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Mr . Commissioner Sorrow , and numerous other gentlemen who have addressed me upon the subject . It is , in fact , supported by every man who is sincerely anxious for the religious , moral , social , intellectual , and physicial well-being of his brother man . In all great movements , there are , no doubt , difficulties in the way , as there may be in this ; but they should not be considered as insurmountable . The present will involve , for instance , new Rules in the Courts of Law and Equity ,
for altering the times of service of summonses , notices , & c . on Saturdays , which can be easily adopted , without detriment to the public service , if the matter is taken up with sincerity , energy , and determination . Eormerly the sittings at the Rolls Court were held from six till ten in the evening . It was then considered to be impracticable for counsel to attend in the daytime , as they were engaged in the other courts ; but this fear soon vanished , when the difficulties were fairly canvassed , discussed , and considered .
At the same time , I would remind your Lordship that the late lamented "Vice-Chancellor Sir Lancelot Shadwell invariably closed his court on Saturdays between half-past two and three o ' clock ^ and did not sit on Monday mornings until eleven o ' clock . I would beg leave to observe , that the public mind has been canvassed upon the subject by two monster public meetings in the metropolis , one held at the
Guildhall , and the other at Exeter Hall , independent of a large number of district meetings , which have been from time to time reported in the newspapers ; in many cases with favourable leading articles ; - — -in fact , up to this hour , the movement has received the entire commendation of the public press of this country—there has not been a single instance of opposition . It may be fairly stated , that the popular feeling is with the movement , so that it appears hard , that one or two of the judges should stay the progress of this beneficial measure .
The benefits to be derived from its adoption would be incalculable ; the 10 , 000 solicitors in town and country will not only be benefited , but also their numerous clerks and dependents will be relieved ; if your Lordship and the Common Law and Equity Judges will consent to rise at two o ' clock on Saturdays , or if they should please , it would be preferable to close the courts entirely on that day , which would afford them the opportunity of considering their judgments in abeyance ; and the solicitors in town , like their brethren in the country , might devote their Saturday mornings exclusively to their accounts , and to a revision of business in hand .
As my only object in addressing your Lordship is to further the cause of true religion , virtue , and social happiness , I trust , if I have committed any error in judgment in so doing , that your Lordship will grant me your forgiveness . I have the honour to be , my Lord , With great respect , Your Lordship ' s most obedient humble servant , John Robert Taylor . To the Right Honourable the Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain , & c . & c . & c .
Lincoln ' s Inn , Dec . 7 th , 1855 . Sir , —I am desired by the Lord Chancellor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 6 th inst ., and the accompanying pamphlet on the subject of Saturday half-holidays , which shall receive due consideration from him . I am , Sir , Your obedient servant , W . C . Spring Rice . Mr . J . R . Taylor-
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Mr . Commissioner Sorrow , and numerous other gentlemen who have addressed me upon the subject . It is , in fact , supported by every man who is sincerely anxious for the religious , moral , social , intellectual , and physicial well-being of his brother man . In all great movements , there are , no doubt , difficulties in the way , as there may be in this ; but they should not be considered as insurmountable . The present will involve , for instance , new Rules in the Courts of Law and Equity ,
for altering the times of service of summonses , notices , & c . on Saturdays , which can be easily adopted , without detriment to the public service , if the matter is taken up with sincerity , energy , and determination . Eormerly the sittings at the Rolls Court were held from six till ten in the evening . It was then considered to be impracticable for counsel to attend in the daytime , as they were engaged in the other courts ; but this fear soon vanished , when the difficulties were fairly canvassed , discussed , and considered .
At the same time , I would remind your Lordship that the late lamented "Vice-Chancellor Sir Lancelot Shadwell invariably closed his court on Saturdays between half-past two and three o ' clock ^ and did not sit on Monday mornings until eleven o ' clock . I would beg leave to observe , that the public mind has been canvassed upon the subject by two monster public meetings in the metropolis , one held at the
Guildhall , and the other at Exeter Hall , independent of a large number of district meetings , which have been from time to time reported in the newspapers ; in many cases with favourable leading articles ; - — -in fact , up to this hour , the movement has received the entire commendation of the public press of this country—there has not been a single instance of opposition . It may be fairly stated , that the popular feeling is with the movement , so that it appears hard , that one or two of the judges should stay the progress of this beneficial measure .
The benefits to be derived from its adoption would be incalculable ; the 10 , 000 solicitors in town and country will not only be benefited , but also their numerous clerks and dependents will be relieved ; if your Lordship and the Common Law and Equity Judges will consent to rise at two o ' clock on Saturdays , or if they should please , it would be preferable to close the courts entirely on that day , which would afford them the opportunity of considering their judgments in abeyance ; and the solicitors in town , like their brethren in the country , might devote their Saturday mornings exclusively to their accounts , and to a revision of business in hand .
As my only object in addressing your Lordship is to further the cause of true religion , virtue , and social happiness , I trust , if I have committed any error in judgment in so doing , that your Lordship will grant me your forgiveness . I have the honour to be , my Lord , With great respect , Your Lordship ' s most obedient humble servant , John Robert Taylor . To the Right Honourable the Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain , & c . & c . & c .
Lincoln ' s Inn , Dec . 7 th , 1855 . Sir , —I am desired by the Lord Chancellor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 6 th inst ., and the accompanying pamphlet on the subject of Saturday half-holidays , which shall receive due consideration from him . I am , Sir , Your obedient servant , W . C . Spring Rice . Mr . J . R . Taylor-