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CSO/RP/SC/1825/601

File of material relating to the pursuit of Farrel Dolan [alias Doran], a private in the 97th regiment of foot, who is charged as an accessory to the murder of a mail carrier [or postillon] named Thomas Doyle, near the town of Newry in County Armagh, in November 1824. Includes copy letter from Lieutenant Colonel John Austin, depot commander, 97th regiment of foot, Chatham, England, to Colonel Sir Archibald Christie, [commandant, Chatham], reporting that Dolan went with the 97th regiment to Ceylon [Sri Lanka] in the month of April last. Having perused the description given of the suspect, he entertains ‘no doubt’ that this ‘is the man sought after’ by the authorities in Ireland, 3 August 1825. Also includes letter from John Armstrong, chief constable of police, Drogheda, County Louth, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, discussing efforts to track down Dolan who is thought to be based in the town of Winchester, England, with the 97th regiment. If the suspect still remains in that place, he advises a communication should be made with Christie to have him arrested and placed in jail. In due course, an officer may be dispatched from Ireland to verify his identity and escort him back to Ireland to face prosecution, 7 August 1825.

26 Jul 1825-9 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/602

Letter from Major George Warburton, inspector general of police for Connaught, Ballinasloe, County Galway, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting on an extraordinary sense of peace and tranquillity throughout his district. He states he has met with the chief constables and is well satisfied with their exertions for the maintenance of peace. Observes that the wider population are busily ‘engaged in industry’ and the prospect of a good harvest is now presented.

12 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/603

Letter from Robert Williamson, John McCain and Thomas Fulton, magistrates, Lisburn, County Antrim, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reflecting on their united efforts to suppress an illegal assembly of orangemen in the town of Lisburn on the 12th of July. In view of the apparent sanction given by the Lord Lieutenant to the behaviour of Reverend Philip Johnson [a magistrate of County Antrim who encouraged the orange parade], they wish to learn if they acted correctly or not. They draw attention to the contradiction between certain representatives of government and the law advisors of the crown, and seek a formal investigation. On the occasion in question, another magistrate, William Hawkshaw, they point out, was warned his house would be knocked if he refused to return ‘their Standard, which had been seized by him’. Also draft reply from the CSO to the magistrates of Lisburn, indicating the government applauds their defence of the law but is likewise prepared to accept the explanation given by Johnson as to his actions on the occasion in question. [See also description CSO/RP/SC/1825/181 and CSO/RP/SC/1825/586].

12 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/604

Letter from Edward Wilson, chief police magistrate of County Tipperary, Thurles, County Tipperary, to Alexander Mangin, clerk, Civil Department, Dublin Castle, enclosing a list of the names and stations of the various chief constables of police serving in County Tipperary. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

12 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/605

Letter from Major Richard Willcocks, inspector general of police [Munster], Cork, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, indicating he will prepare a report on the circumstances surrounding the use made of the constabulary police by Reverend [Nicholas] Herbert, Church of Ireland clergyman and magistrate of New Inn [Newinn], barony of Middlethird, in County Tipperary, in labour connected with the parish tithe valuation. [See also description CSO/RP/SC/1825/548].

15 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/606

Letter from Edward Wilson, chief police magistrate of County Tipperary, Thurles, County Tipperary, to Alexander Mangin, clerk, Civil Department, Dublin Castle, conveying his report for the period ending the 7th of August [not present]. His lack of punctuality in transmitting his report, he explains, was due to his attendance at the assize of Clonmel, County Tipperary.

18 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/607

Letter from Major Richard Willcocks, inspector general of police [Munster], Cork, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, expressing his confidence in the ability of Henry Woodburn, the chief constable of police for the barony of Connello Upper in County Limerick. For a district of that order, he submits, a single chief constable is sufficient to govern a party of 16 policemen. Returns memorial from the magistrates of the eastern half barony of Connello Upper, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking permission to have Woodburn appointed as their resident and permanent chief constable. They point out that their half barony has for some time been under the ‘care’ of Woodburn but he was ‘withdrawn to put down temporary disturbances which broke out in Shanagolden’; signed by Thomas O’Dell, Limerick, and 4 other magistrates. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

11 Aug 1825-19 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/608

Letter from Major Richard Willcocks, inspector general of police [Munster], Cork, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, concerning a complaint over the use of police at New Inn [Newinn], near Cashel, County Tipperary, in labour connected with tithe valuation. The anonymous complain, he believes, originated with a magistrate of the Roman Catholic persuasion who is resident in that part of the kingdom. Returns letter from Reverend [Nicholas] Herbert, Church of Ireland clergyman and magistrate of New Inn, barony of Middlethird, stating the police did not go out in company with the tithe assessors. However, at the time he gave prior instructions to the constabulary to maintain a presence on the roads ‘as a preventative to disturbance’. He points out in the past his parish has been encroached upon by ‘Armed Parties’ who have strongly opposed the collectors, but on this occasion the work of the tithe viewers was completed without interruption. Also returns letter signed ‘a freeholder of Co[unty] Tipp[erary]’ to Goulburn, complaining that Herbert employed the police to assist the tithe proctors in their work at New Inn. Warns that such use of force is likely to be productive of ill consequences in the neighbourhood and proposes an enquiry. [See also descriptions CSO/RP/SC/1825/548 and CSO/RP/SC/1825/605].

11 Aug 1825-19 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/609

Letter from Lieutenant Hugh Boyd Wray, chief constable of police, Borris in Ossory, Queen’s County [County Laois; Leix], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, seeking the guidance of government on how to respond to the threat of a violent party confrontation in the town of Mountmellick on fair day, the 26th of August. He indicates he will have a considerable police force at his disposal on the morning in question but as there is no magistrate in the immediate vicinity, he requests the determination of government in the circumstances, 23 August 1825. Encloses letter from John Cope Chetwood, Woodbrook, magistrate of Queen’s County, warning of the potential for ‘riotous proceedings’ at Mountmellick fair and advising that a strong party of police should be deployed in that place to prevent public hurt, 21 August 1825. Also copy letter from Goulburn to Wray, advising him at once to seek the aid of a local magistrate. In the event of none being available, he instructs him to proceed to the town on the 26th and to make every effort to preserve the peace. Under the circumstances, the men of the constabulary must be attentive to discipline and are to avoid the use of force ‘unless absolutely necessary’, 24 August 1825.

21 Aug 1825-24 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/SC/1825/610

Letter from Major George Warburton, inspector general of police for Connaught, Ballinasloe, County Galway, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, conveying the minutes of an investigation and a letter in connection with a serious injury inflicted on a member of the public by a revenue police officer in County Leitrim [neither present]. He points out the revenue service has protected the offender from the attention of the police and the suspect has so far avoided appearing before the regular assizes. With annotation on top from Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, stating the case is a ‘serious’ one and requesting a report from Goulburn on same.

25 Aug 1825

1825