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CSO/RP/1824/2071

Letter from Reverend James Monks, Roman Catholic chaplain to the House of Industry, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, requesting appointment as chaplain to the Richmond Lunatic Asylum in Dublin. Refers to recent appointment of Reverend Arthur Smyth Adamson, and seeks parity of treatment with his Church of Ireland counterpart. Remarks that as the institution is one which specifically caters for patients with ‘temporary insanity’ its inmates are ‘fit subjects for religious instructions’. Emphasises his past attendance at the asylum for 4 years during which he claims to have ‘personally administering to the sick and dying the last consolations of religion’.

[1824]

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2072

Petition of Robert Wogan, deputy keeper of rolls in Ireland [Court of Chancery], Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, requesting that a clause be inserted in the forthcoming chancery act to permit his employment under a maxim of ‘good behaviour’ with power to the Master of the Rolls to order his removal from office. Refers to changes in his status brought about by recent legislation [An Act for the better administration of justice in the Court of Chancery in Ireland] and emphasises his additional duties and responsibilities. Also copy ‘Return as to amendments wanting in the table of Fees No.2 annexed to the act 4th Geo[rge] 4 ch[apter] 61’ with details of particular clerical duties performed by the deputy keeper and fees for same [suggested amendments written in red ink].

[1824]

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2073

5 letters from Henry Prittie, 2nd baron Dunalley, Killboy, Nenagh, County Tipperary, chairman of petty sessions, to the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, requesting government assistance in construction of a road through the parish of Latera [Latteragh], 26 August 1822-1 October 1824. Also letter from John Killaly, civil engineer overseeing public works in central district, Ennis, County Clare, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, referring to memorial from Dunalley in favour of the Latteragh road and indicating a communication was sent last October [1822] to the Chief Secretary’s Office outlining the proposed road works, which are expected to cost near £2,600, 8 December 1822. Also additional letter from Killaly, Milltown Malbay, County Clare, to Goulburn, observing that initial proposals for the road appeared to request a grant for the entire cost in 1822, but application has not been made under the act of 1st George IV, chapter 81. Mentions while in attendance at the last assizes of Clonmel, County Tipperary, he was shown a letter conforming intention of government to offer financial assistance with the road, 8 September 1824.

26 Aug 1822-1 Oct 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2074

Letter from John Hassard, high sheriff of County Cavan, Cavan, County Cavan, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, raising serious concern over levels of overcrowding at the gaol of the town of Cavan. Observes the county jail has a capacity of 75 persons but at present has within its walls some 225 persons, the majority of whom are held on charges of illicit distillation. Warns of fatal consequences and the spread of contagion unless measures are put in motion to alleviate the congestion. Encloses a list of 147 persons tried and convicted for the offence of 'Private' distillation and now detained in the gaol of Cavan, certified on foot by George Gallogly, gaoler, and Reverend George Spaight, inspector and chaplain. Also encloses list of 6 persons confined for illegal distillation at Cavan jail, ‘whose period of detention has already expired, but who have not been able to pay fines’, signed by Gallogly. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

17 Mar 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2075

Letter from Mathew Barrington, crown solicitor [Munster circuit], Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, reporting on application of Denis Sullivan, a Roman Catholic school master of the parish of Desertserges, County Cork, for remuneration for acting as crown witness. Remarks Sullivan gave certain information to William P White, magistrate of County Cork, concerning the assassination of William Brereton, and at the time of the trial [of Captain Timothy Cotter] he was confined for a period in Tralee gaol, County Kerry. Observes ‘it was not thought advisable to examine him at the Assizes as he was not a Man of good Character and frequently drunk’ but for his trouble he was paid expenses and a fee of £5, 13 December 1824. Returns memorial from Sullivan, Bandon, County Cork, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, outlining his services to the crown and seeking government compensation and permission to apprehend a number of other local rebels. Claims to have provided information to the authorities on the murder of Brereton, to have undergone a lengthy period of confinement in the jail of Tralee, and to have lost his employment as a direct result of turning state’s evidence. Mentions a number of other men accused of serious crimes, in particular Mr O’Keefe, whom, he alleges, is a close relative of Daniel O’Connell, ‘the second Governor of Ireland…the Collector of the Catholic Rent’. O’Keefe, he remarks, because of his connection to O’Connell, is proving elusive and difficult to bring to justice, 27 November 1824. Also certificate from Mountifort Longfield, [magistrate], Desertserges, attesting to the character of Sullivan and giving permission for him to pass from Macroom to Dublin, 17 November 1824.

17 Nov 1824-13 Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2076

Letter from Messrs John Hutton and Sons, coach manufacturers, 113 Summerhill, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, expressing appreciation for support from government during their late contest with their workmen over iron supply. Observes a majority of employees have returned to duty, in accordance with an undertaking made by the firm. Draws attention to difficulties in securing a conviction against violent offenders under the recently repealed combination act [5th George IV, chapter 95] and makes reference to co-operation with John Tudor, police magistrate, Dublin, over a threat made against one of their smiths, 22 December 1824. Encloses copy of terms of agreement offered by Hutton and Sons to their smiths [marked No.1] outlining their position on the use of English imported iron rather that that which is domestically produced; also response overleaf [marked No.2] from a deputation of the smiths indicating their acceptance of the terms offered by the firm, 19; 20 December 1824. Also copy of case on behalf of the crown enquiring whether the ‘penal enactments’ and wider provisions of the law concerning the combination of workmen [5th George IV, chapter 95] extends to Ireland. Annotation on base from the Attorney General [William Conyngham Plunket] and Solicitor General [Henry Joy] affirms the act has full force in Ireland.

19 Dec 1824-22 Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2077

Letter from Major Samson Carter, chief magistrate of police [Munster], Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, reporting on application by Denis Kane, late police constable, County Cork, for compensation for his services to the crown. Relates Kane resigned his post in the police to avoid an investigation over alcohol intoxication while on duty. Observes his most significant accomplishment in the constabulary was the discovery and apprehension of his brother-in-law, David Nagle, who was sworn as a Whiteboy. Refutes claim that Kane gave useful information in connection with rebel activity in the locality, ‘save the Surrender of one Pistol by a Prisoner accused of the attack at Glenasheen [County Limerick]’, 7 January 1825. Returns memorial from Kane to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, drawing attention to his identification of Nagle, and prosecution of Whiteboys James Curtain and John Kent, who were subsequently transported. Claims his loyalty cost him an allowance of £20 per annum, which was provided by his father-in-law. Emphasises support of Colonel Sir Hugh Gough and other magistrates and seeks recompense, 17 December 1824.

17 Dec 1824-7 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2078

Petition of Jonathon Thornhill, 3rd clerk in the secretary’s office, stamp office, Dublin, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting that Nathaniel Gore, 4th clerk, be not promoted above him in a proposed rearrangement of office appointments. Points out that in terms of seniority and experience, he is entitled to the promotion and augmentation of pay. Recalls also he secured his situation in the stamp office in 1818 with aid from Lord Maryborough [William Wellesley-Pole, 3rd Earl of Mornington].

18 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2079

Anonymous letter signed ‘JH’ to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, offering suggestions for a new act of Parliament to facilitate more effective and punctual recovery of debts at law. Highlights particular weaknesses in the system, especially the inclination of many sub sheriffs not to press for execution of writs, and notes the poor example set to the lower orders by members of the landed classes. Proposes that a number of officials be selected in each county, subject to strict qualifications and sets out standards and procedures for debt recovery.

c4 Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2080

Petition of the Right Reverend John Jebb, Church of Ireland bishop of Limerick, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting that two or more commissioners be appointed to verify the sum of £114 17s 4d has been expended on a church property at Conigar, County Limerick. Recites stipulations of an act of Parliament passed in the [second] year of George IV which enabled his predecessor, Thomas Elrington, to invest a sum of money derived from the property in making repairs to the out office, houses, garden and demesne at Conigar in order that the property might be leased. Also draft copy of declaration for appointment of commissioners reciting stipulations of act, signed by John Sealy Townsend, King's Counsel and legal advisor to CSO. Also note of names of commissioners to be inserted ‘at the Bishop of Limerick’ request’: Denis Fitzgerald Mahony, Reverend James Foster and Reverend Richard Dixon.

cJan 1825

1825