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CSO/RP/1824/2181

Letter from J Hamilton, Roscrea, County Tipperary, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, complaining of the nature and tone of a reply to his communication of the 14 January. Expressed disbelief that the leading personnel of Dublin Castle are unaware of ‘false attacks’ upon him, especially as they are carried in press publications ‘under Castle & Plunkett [Attorney General] influence’.

20 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2182

Anonymous letter signed ‘An Old Corporator’, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, expressing disapproval at the nomination of Lewis Anderson to the post of city sheriff. Observes that although Anderson received his recommendation from Lady Desart [?wife of John Otway Cuffe, 2nd Earl of Desart], he has neither property nor business, and was declared a bankrupt a few years ago. He further alleges that Anderson is financially supported by his wife’s teaching and his brother also holds a parallel position as city sheriff.

20 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2183

Letter from Thomas Elrington, Church of Ireland Bishop of Ferns, The Palace, Ferns, County Wexford, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, expressing appreciation for receipt of population returns [census] but observing they are of no value to him since they do not provide specific information on Protestant families. Remarks ‘I cannot conceive that the Legislature could have intended that the salaries of our curates should be regulated by the number of Roman Catholics in the Parish’.

20 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2184

Letter from Caroline Anderson, Buttevant Castle, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, pressing her case for payment of a £200 per annum civil pension based on the joint lives of herself and husband, Sir James Caleb Anderson. Regrets that issue of the pension has been declined by government and underscores her husband’s need for funds to begin a business. Relays her reluctance to accept of a ‘paltry’ pension given her but recognises there are times ‘in which pride gives way to the more tender feelings of a wife & mother’. Requests information on how she may obtain the arrears of pension due to her.

17 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2185

Letter from Reverend William Stopford, Church of Ireland rector of Garrycloyne, Abbeville, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, contemplating a strategy whereby the Roman Catholic priesthood might be enticed towards political loyalty to the crown through employment as teachers and inspectors in the proposed schools. Discusses at length some safeguard necessary for the success of his plan, and refers to the means by which those engaged might be vetted and appraised. Also gives his considered opinion to the issue of bringing the Roman Catholic church in Ireland under the influence of government and making their flock more devoted citizens.

15 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2186

Anonymous letter signed ‘An Old Solicitor’ to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, complaining of the burdensome costs borne by suitors in the courts of Chancery and Equity Exchequer in Ireland, following recent changes to the regulatory acts. Remarks upon the continuing irregularity of permitting certain court officers to receive remuneration in fees, rather that in salary. Observes the legislators could not have envisaged a situation in which the public must bear ‘such a heavy expense (both in the way of fees, and Stamp Duty) to enrich a few individuals’. Also comments on other alleged abuses and on the malpractice of clerks continuing to receive fees from attorneys and solicitors.

1 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2187

Letter from the Church of Ireland bishop of Limerick [Charles Mongan Warburton], See House, Cloyne, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, alluding to the intention of ‘a most respectable Dignitary of this Diocese’ to engage in an exchange of two church livings for one of the same value. Remarks that such an occurrence should be welcomed on grounds it would ‘benefit the Established Religion by having two resident Incumbents instead of one’. Adds in conclusion that the countryside is ‘in a state of deadly quiet!’ aside from the exertions of the Roman Catholic priesthood ‘in the collection of [Daniel] O’Connell’s Rents’, whom, he asserts, are acting under the influence of a public letter from Dr William Coppinger, the [Roman Catholic] bishop of Cloyne and Ross.

22 Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2188

Letter from James Lyne, assistant barrister for County Westmeath, 2 Lower Mount Street, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, stating that details of their meeting were relayed to representatives of the assistant barristers of Ireland. Remarks a decision was taken to place a claim by the assistant barristers for compensation, under terms of the Population Act, before Francis Blackburne, KC and barrister. With response from CSO overleaf asking for clarification on the claim from William Shaw Mason, secretary of the Records Commission and census administrator; with reply underneath by Mason. Encloses opinion of Blackburne on case of the assistant barristers and their claim for recompense for local management of census and oversight of officers charged with collection of the statistical returns under the Population Act. Reviews the law in relation to the duties and labour carried out by the barristers and concludes they are entitled to ‘their reasonable expenses’.

21 Dec 1824-3 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2189

Letter from Lord Headley [Charles Allanson-Winn], London, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, offering recommendation for Dr Murphy, a native of Killarney, and seeking intervention on his behalf for the post of medical attendant to the police of County Kerry. Records that he received his initial recommendation from Major Richard Wilcox [Richard Willcocks], inspector general of police. With draft reply on base of letter from CSO indicating the position referred to is not known of by government, and is therefore outside the influence of the Lord Lieutenant.

27 Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2190

Letter from John Toler, Lord Norbury, Lord Chief Justice of Court of Common Pleas, Ireland, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, indicating that a note for information has been sent by the under secretary [William H Gregory] in connection with some disruption to employment [or activity of a labour combination], now resolved. Reflects on a personal interview with a near relative, who is employed as a smith at Mr Halton’s, where those engaged in a protest have resumed work. Observes the arrest of one of the agitators had the effect of bringing the action to an end.

27 Dec [1824]

1824