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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 20, 1799
Page
6
In Ireland a cross-challenge over property leads to an umpire arbitration. The plaintiff loses coats and watches after the decision, with fourteen guineas and related coins awarded. Lord Kenyon rules the plaintiff non suited due to variance in the declaration.
A legal action to recover two promissory notes and interest owed by the defendant to the bankrupt Martindale. The defendant pleaded the statute of limitations and gaming statute. Plaintiffs proved Martindale’s bankruptcy and a 1795 letter by the defendant admitting the debt, taking the case out of the statute. Verdict awarded 949.
The indictment alleges Journeymen Shoemakers conspired to force Masters to raise wages in London. They held General and Shop Meetings to set a sixpence per pair increase, used twelve men to block others from working, and targeted Masters who paid more. A key actor was an Irishman named O Shackneffy. The conspiracy reportedly collapsed as workers returned to labor and resumed diligence.
Lord Kenyon warns masters and journeymen alike against conspiracy as jurors weigh the shoemaker case in London. Erskine urges harmony and no further conspiracies, insisting both sides must be treated justly, with wages and work conditions stabilized by lawful means. Legal minds debate punishment and prevention with emphasis on balancing interests of trades and the wider community.
Lord Temple urged a conference with Lords on the Irish Union in the Painted Chamber. Resolutions ordered printed for members. Lord Grenville moved to take them into consideration in a fortnight. Lord Auckland sought papers on Britain’s commercial sacrifices for a stronger kingdom. Lords Holland Grenville Rawdon and Darby pledged to speak on the measure as the House adjourned.
Reports from the House describe a thin chamber as the debate on the Union with Ireland proceeds. Mr Hobhouse criticizes the measure citing civil rights and popular sovereignty, arguing government must not strip liberties. Lord Goaver supports the Union while Mr Peele cautions about embarrassments yet urges humanity and generosity toward Ireland.
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