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CSO/RP/OR/1826/131

Letter from William Henderson, Edenderry, [Kings County or County Offaly], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting the arrest of those responsible for the burning and levelling of the house of Ellen Martin, widow, at Garryduff, [County Westmeath]. Also letter from Robert Curtes, Chief Constable of the County Westmeath constabulary, Kilbeggan, to Henderson, identifying the suspects as three brothers named Greham; adding that the attack was carried out because Martin’s son was permitted to work with Patrick Finlay, whose house was attacked because he voted for Mr Smith and Mr Rochfort at the last elections.

17 Oct 1826-18 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/132

Letter from JS Browne, Mount Browne, [County Limerick], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting that Timothy Hallinan was murdered by his own step-daughter, Mary Murphy, who struck him over the head with an iron pot during a scuffle; adding that Edward Hallivan, a son, has testified to the event; noting that Murphy has absconded and wishing to know if he should detain Edward, his sister Nany Hallivan and Murphy’s 7 year old son in custody. Also affidavit of John Lynch of Knockaderry, County Limerick, testifying to the facts of the case.

8 Nov 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/133

Letters from Rev Nicholas Herbert, Parsonage, New Inn, [County Tipperary], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary and William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that the mail coach from Dublin to Cork was attacked at Rockwell, between Cashel and New Inn during which incident one of the banditti was killed. Blaming the ‘inflammatory language of the Patriotic Orators’ for agitating the people and adding that Rev Wyse and others have had their guns stolen. Also noting that a gang of men with blackened faces attacked the house of Patt Tobin, and that during the struggle a noted character named Hogan was captured; adding that Hogan is also suspected of conducting the attack on the mail coach. Includes annotation praising the magisterial endeavours of Herbert.

19 Dec 1826-24 Dec 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/134

Letter from Brig Maj J Semple, Belturbet, [County Cavan], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, enclosing a public notice [extant] signed by a number of magistrates, offering a reward of £50, for information leading to the conviction of those who attacked the house and property of Thomas Jones of Killifern and ordered him to quit his property. Adding that they are to apply to government for an increase in the number of police in their district.

2 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/135

Letter from John Keily, Mallow, [County Cork], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, providing an eyewitness account of a violent confrontation between the police and a gang who were attempting to rob Mr Lombard’s house. Noting that one robber, named Richard Thornhill, was shot dead by Mr Crosby, Chief Constable, and noting that Thornhill’s brother was convicted for leading an attack on the police barracks at [?Glanashan].

25 May 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/136

File of papers concerning incidents of intimidation and violence which occurred at the parliamentary elections at Tralee. Includes statement signed by 27 magistrates and freeholders, Tralee, protesting against the ‘arbitrary, partial and illegal conduct’ of the High Sheriff of Kerry during the election; noting that the sheriff linked himself to one party and attempted to declare Col Crosbie and the Knight of Kerry elected on a show of hands; accusing the sheriff of stationing the military with fixed bayonets in the town while instructing the police to escort hundreds of Lord Ventry’s tenants and positioning himself in the court house with 60 rifle men who were commanded to fire on the people leading to six deaths. Also address from 15 electors of County Kerry, including William Hare, to the High Sheriff, complaining that armed mobs have been administering illegal oaths and preventing electors from entering Tralee and seeking to have the poll adjourned until the freedom and safety of electors can be guaranteed by the military and constabulary. Also affidavits sworn by John Halloran, Denis Collins, Edmond Lee, John Cain, Denis Nowlan, William Gough, Edmond Kenna, Cornelius Sullivan, claiming that an armed party stationed themselves on the roads leading to Tralee and prevented supporters of William Hare from entering the town. Includes extensive annotation from Richard Wellesley, recommending that the documents be shown to the attorney and solicitor generals and that Maj Willcocks proceed to the town; adding that it is not proper for police to give escorts to voters in normal circumstances. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

26 Jun 1826-28 Jun 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/137

Letter from John Keily, Mallow, [County Cork], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, requesting that a reward of £20 plus expenses be granted to an individual who has offered to assist in the apprehension of a man named Brown, who has been charged by indictment with abducting Miss Gould of Cork. Includes annotation stating that the money will be paid once Brown has been captured.

9 Dec 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/138

Letter from John Keily, Mallow, [County Cork], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, recommending that William Brown be given £30 to allow him emigrate having provided information against persons who attacked his brother’s house.

27 Aug 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/139

Certificate signed by 11 magistrates assembled at the quarter sessions at Parsonstown [Birr, County Offaly], requesting that 24 extra constables be appointed to Kings County [County Offaly] bringing the total number of police to 192 or on average 16 men per barony. Also covering letter from Maj Thomas Powell, Corkagh, Rathcoole, [County Dublin], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, recommending the augmentation as the dispute between the catholic priests and congregation at Birr will likely lead to much disturbance. Includes annotation stating that the request was approved. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

25 Oct 1826-29 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/140

Letter from William Lambert, Ballinvoher, Waterford, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, recounting how he has become the victim of violent intimidation having been involved in a land dispute with a catholic priest. Recounting how he evicted Rev Fitzpatrick, catholic priest, for non-payment of rent, from a house he rented to him through the late Mr Newport of Belmont; noting that no one would lease the house and land from him and that he decided to reside in the property himself. Recounting his difficulty in getting police assistance as he resides in County Kilkenny outside the jurisdiction of the nearby police in Waterford city. Claiming that his local magistrates is a bigoted catholic who will not assist him as he is a protestant.

18 Aug 1826

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