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CSO/RP/OR/1826/311

Letter from Edward Wilson, Thurles, [County Tipperary], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting that 19 persons have been found guilty of rioting and faction fighting at the Quarter Sessions, and have been sentenced to between three and twelve months with hard labour on the tread mill. Warning that fighting with stones has become a serious problem and suggesting that it be made a transportable felony to wound someone using a stone. Noting that John [?Carmede] was recently beaten to death with a stone by John Ryan and John Hayes outside the town.

24 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/312

Letter from TS Ireland, [Chief Constable], Roscommon, to Maj Warburton, Inspector General of Police, reporting that a forthcoming meeting of magistrates from County Roscommon is to declare that orders issued [by Warburton] and the legal opinion of the Attorney General clarifying and narrowing the duties of the police to be ‘unconstitutional and uncalled for’. Adding that the magistrates intend to counteract the measures through the Grand Jury and will call on their parliamentary representatives to encourage Henry Goulburn to amend the Constabulary Bill. Also covering letter from Warburton, to Goulburn, including annotation from Richard Wellesley, noting that there appears to be ‘an attempt to destroy the new Police’ which must ‘be resisted firmly’.

18 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/313

Letter from Ensign [N] Kane, 62nd Regiment, Clones, [County Monaghan], to Col Gauntlett, commanding the 62nd Regiment, Enniskillen, reporting that a soldier under his command, named Curtis, was attacked by a ‘set of Ruffians’ in consequence of their dislike to the soldiery. Also covering letter from Col A Wedderburn, Military Secretary, Royal Hospital, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary.

8 Oct 1826-14 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/314

Copy of letter from S Medlecott, Loughrea, [County Galway], to Capt Le Poer Trench, [Royal Navy], warning that William Parr’s new holding at Shanagarey, [Shangarry, County Galway] has been attacked twice and his livestock taken and that despite pleas to ‘stand their ground’, the family wish to give up their lease at the end of November. Also copy of letter from [Richard Le Poer Trench, 2nd Earl of] Clancarty, Garbally, [County Galway], to Maj George Warbuton, recommending that the police be sent to protect Parr’s house to prevent this occurrence of ‘Rockism’. Also letter from Warburton, Castlegar, [County Galway], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, agreeing that assistance be given but warning against establishing the precedence of stationing police at the homes of individuals; observing that Clancarty and his family are regarded as enemies by lower orders due to their alliance with a political party but are deserving of all support which can be offered.

25 Oct 1826-26 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/315

Copy of letter from Ensign John Munton, 33rd Regiment, Keadue, [County Roscommon], to Lieut Col Wedderburn, Military Secretary, reporting how he was called on by Rev John Little, magistrate, to intervene prior to a faction fight at Ballyfarn Fair; noting that upwards on 600 men had gathered for the fight and that these were dispersed; adding that ten leaders were arrested. Also covering letter from Col A Wedderburn, Military Secretary, Royal Hospital, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary.

24 Oct 1826-26 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/316

File of documents concerning allegations against two catholic priests, named Rev Denis O’Donnell and Rev Quirk of Tallow, County Waterfor; claiming that a speech made by O’Donnell outside the Petty Sessions caused a riot and that Margaret Hogan was publically horsewhipped and had her hair cut by Quirk, possibly because she was a prostitute; claiming that Thomas Molloy, residing at the Fever hospital, was struck by Quirk and was later attacked by a mob which later attacked the police barracks; adding that Rev Drew, [Church of Ireland] curate of Curryglass and Rev Henry Gumbleton have been abused by crowds. Includes copy of letter from William Kemmis, Kildare Street, [Dublin], to Maj Carter, reporting the accusations received by Gumbleton and others and requesting Carter to investigate the evidence. Also letter from Kemmis, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, noting that he has requested Maj Carter of Kilmacthomas to investigate the conduct of the two catholic priests who are suspected of exciting disturbances. Also letter from Goulburn, Irish Office, [London], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, urging the local magistrates to gather evidence and for Carter and others to investigate. Also letter from [JW Edgar], High Park, to Goulburn, concerning traveling expenses and safeguarding of the Briens, who are to be involved in the investigation of assaults in Tallow.

4 Dec 1826-27 Dec 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/317

Letter from George Warburton, Castlegar, [County Galway], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting on a meeting addressed by [Aeneas] McDonnell who in his usual way inflamed the minds of the people as much as possible and accused Warburton and the magistrates of insulting the people by sending a police guard to the [Pattern] of Saint Kevin’s Well; adding that collection of the new Catholic Rent has commenced. Includes annotation from Richard Wellesley wishing to know if any memorials have been received concerning the conduct of the magistrates and police at Ballinasloe?

17 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/318

Copy of letter from William Gardiner, Chief Constable, Easkey, [County Sligo], to Maj George Warburton, Inspector General of Police, reporting on incidents of intimidation in the vicinity of Skreen, [County Sligo]. Stating that barley belonging to Peter Flinn of Grangemore, near], was damaged, possibly because Flinn is suspected of stealing the barley from his neighbours. Transcribing two threatening notices - from ‘Captain Rock’ addressed to Black Jack, proctor to Rev Stokes and from ‘General Rock’ to James Gelgan warning all persons against having dealings with Thomas Hanly, hangman. Also covering letter from George Warburton, Castlegar, [County Galway], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary.

27 Oct 1826-31 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/319

Letter from N Caldwell, Chief Constable, Ballina, [County Mayo], to Maj Warburton, Inspector General of Police, reporting on an attack committed on, Mr Gray and Mr Sharp, officers of the engineering department overseeing labourers working on the new Ballycastle to Broad Haven road, [County Mayo]. Noting that an attempt was made to steal the box of money for labourers’ wages and speculating on the motives. Also covering letter from George Warburton, Castlegar, [County Galway], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary.

12 Oct 1826-16 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/320

Copy of letter from William Gardiner, Chief Constable, Easkey, [County Sligo], to Maj George Warburton, Inspector General of Police, reporting that a cow belonging to Serg Atkinson of the Castletown Corps, [County Sligo] has been mutilated and suggesting that he is disliked because he was ordered to act as a guide by Capt Fenton in the disturbed area. Also covering letter from George Warburton, Castlegar, [County Galway], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary.

21 Oct 1826-25 Oct 1826

1826