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CSO/RP/SC/1825/11

Letter from an anonymous writer styled ‘A Solicitor’, Cork, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reiterating his disapproval at the appointment of Noble Johnson as under sheriff for County Cork. Complains his appointment by John Smith Barry, high sheriff of County Cork, is thought contrary to the statutes of Parliament and in consequence devoid of legal authority. [See also description CSO/RP/SC/1825/6].

3 Feb 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/12

Letter from Graves Achland [or Ackland], half pay lieutenant, 61st regiment of foot, [John] Gosson’s Hotel, 6 Bolton Street, Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, seeking leave of absence for a further month for his brother, Henry Achland, chief constable of police [?of Ballinasloe, County Galway]. Indicates his brother was previously granted leave of absence for one month by Major George Warburton, superintendent general of police for counties Galway, Clare and Roscommon, but now remains in Dublin ‘extremely ill’.

1 May 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/13

Letter from G Armstrong, Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, to Thomas [surname not stated], indicating a report has reached his ears to effect that no party procession will be tolerated on the 24th of June in the town of Irvinestown. Asks that he put the matter before Mr Graham without delay as he anticipates a ‘large & Grand meeting’ on that date.

21 Jun 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/14

Letter from Reverend John M Ashe, Church of Ireland rector of Kilmolara, Neal Glebe [Nealepark], Ballinrobe, County Mayo, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, outlining the difficulties in recovering outstanding tithe arrears and seeking clarification on a point of law. Complains of the trouble of serving summons on those behind in payment and comments upon the need for extra time to hear cases involving tithe complaints. Draws attention to a recent sitting of petty sessions for the purpose of settling tithe cases which was declared illegal by James Cuff, magistrate of County Mayo; he recites Cuff’s opposition to the imposition of tithe on any stock holder with less that 10 sheep or lambs, an assertion that brought division amongst the sitting magistrates. For the purposes of expediency, he recommends that magistrates be given a designated period each month to hear cases relating to tithe matters, and that they should sit at a location in the centre of the barony.

16 Jun 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/15

Letter from the Attorney General [William Conyngham Plunket], Dublin Castle, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, indicating that he and the Solicitor General [Henry Joy] have given their consideration to the ‘Shercock affair’ [County Cavan]. He considers it expedient that a prompt investigation be made of the matter ‘with a view to the immediate dismissal of Captain [?Adams] & his Lieutenant’. In the case at issue, he remarks, it would not be prudent to withdraw arms from the yeomanry [while off duty]. Also incomplete note [in the hand of John Sealy Townsend, King’s Counsel and legal advisor to the Chief Secretary’s Office], stressing he has written to the brigade major [of Shercock] to request a full enquiry of the matter. Furthermore, he has asked the brigade major to make contact with Reverend [F] Fitzpatrick [curate of parish of Shercock] and Mr Buxton.

[2] Jun 1825-4 Jun 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/16

Letter from Reverend [Samuel] Adams, magistrate, Northlands, Shercock, County Cavan, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, reporting on an orange procession from Bailieborough composed of more than 1500 men. Indicates with assistance from Mr Fitzpatrick [a magistrate] he prevented most of the party, who were acting in breach of the Unlawful Societies [Ireland] Act, from entering the village of Shercock. Observes they were confronted by a singular individual ‘who not only himself disobeyed us, but encouraged his comrades not to attend to us’. He asks if that person should be brought before the next assizes to account for his opposition.

13 Jul 1825-15 Jul 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/17

Letter from Lieutenant General Mervyn Archdall, magistrate, Castle Archdale, Lisnarick, County Fermanagh, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, indicating he is of opinion that no orange demonstration will take place in his district on 12th of July. He acknowledges receipt of a communication from the Lord Lieutenant on the matter, likely stressing the need for full adherence to the law as laid down under the Unlawful Societies [Ireland] Act.

10 Jul 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/18

Letter from an anonymous writer styled ‘Unknown friend’, Queen’s County [County Laois; Leix], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, expressing deep displeasure over the occurrence of an orange parade in the town of Mountmellick on 12th of July. Reports the march was supported by a large crowd and accompanied by the firing of weapons, which was audible for 6 or 7 miles around the vicinity. Complains the magistrates or police took no action to prevent it and observes such activity places the neighbourhood ‘in a state of danger & alarm’. In future, he hopes to see an effective enforcement of the laws [ie the Unlawful Societies Act].

c12 Jul 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/19

Letter from P Aiken, magistrate, Ballymena, County Antrim, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, referring to the case of Mathew Irwin, an individual ‘who has committed various acts of Swindling’. Encloses a warrant for transmission of Irwin to the gaol of Carrickfergus, County Antrim [not present]. With note inscribed on back from John Sealy Townsend, King’s Counsel and legal advisor to the Chief Secretary’s Office, insisting the matter is not for the consideration of government, but rather it must be settled ‘in the ordinary course’.

22 Jun 1825-30 Jun 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/20

Letter from John Armstrong, chief constable of police, Drogheda, County Louth, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, drawing attention to the local distribution of a subversive circular, the author or printer of which he believes might be discovered. Encloses copy of small notice or handbill entitled ‘In Hoc Signo Vinces’. It encourages the supporters of liberty and emancipation to wear a distinct uniform and seek to win ‘a bloodless conquest over a bigoted caste’ [likely a production of the Catholic Association].

15 Jun 1825

1825