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CSO/RP/1828/81

Affidavit of two rescued sailors, named [Benjamin Ardnope] and [Percie Adnope] of the ‘Hookie Kitty’ [ship], Kinsale, [County Cork], to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, claiming that they were saved from drowning by James Earle, boatman of the preventive water guard and Thomas Brown, who rescued the crew of their ship when it ran aground on the Rocks of [?Colairs] in the parish of Towsist [Tuosist, County Kerry]. Includes memorandum noting that [either Earle or Brown] are seeking a position [possibly with the Customs Department].

13 Jan 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/82

Letter from John Henry Kenney, Registrar, Elphin, [County Roscommon], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, complaining that he is not being remunerated sufficiently for additional work arising from the Tithe Composition Act and seeking permission to petition government on the matter. Noting that he must defray the charges for returns occasionally required from the registry offices of the Ecclesiastical Department and claiming that he has not received a substantial increase in official fees arising from the act.

25 Jan 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/83

Copy of order signed by 19 magistrates sitting at Loughrea Quarter Sessions, [County Galway], ordering that County Galway be exempted from the provisions of the Petty Sessions (Ireland) Act 1827 and claiming that the act’s proposal to divide counties into districts for the purpose of holding court sessions would impede the administration of justice and lead to a subversion of the current courts of petty sessions. Includes annotation from Richard W Greene, stating that the magistrates are not authorised to exempt the entire county and also legal opinion of Henry Joy, Attorney General. Also covering letter from James Kelly, clerk of the peace, Loughrea, to [Richard Trench, 2nd Earl of] Clancarty. Also forwarding letter from Clancarty, Garbally, to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, recommending that recent ‘Experimental Legislation for Ireland’ be ‘somewhat checked’ or applied to ‘some other country better able to bear it’. Also copy of letter from William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, to Clancarty, stating that the proceeding adopted by the magistrates was not authorized under the act. Also reply from Clancarty, to Gregory, admitting that the actions of the magistrates is tantamount to a repeal of the act but stating that the responsibility for this must rest on the shoulders of those who framed the legislation.

7 Jan 1828-24 Jan 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/84

Resolution adopted and signed by 16 magistrates and the assistant barrister assembled at the Quarter Sessions for County Sligo, identifying numerous shortcomings in the Petty Sessions (Ireland) Act 1827, including the ‘impracticability of ensuring the constant attendance of a sufficient number of magistrates to constitute Petty Sessions’ under the terms of the act. Also covering letter from Robert Johnston, assistant barrister for County Sligo, Oakfield, Ballyshannon, [County Donegal], to William Gregory, Under Secretary.

17 Jan 1828-25 Jan 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/85

Resolution signed by 20 magistrates of County Donegal assembled at Lifford Quarter Sessions, addressed to the Lords Justices stating that an additional 30 police constables are required for the baronies of Raphoe and Kilmacrenan. Also covering letter from William Edward [Mason], Lifford, [County Donegal], to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, enclosing the resolution. Also letter from James Sinclair, magistrate of Donegal, Glasnevin, [Dublin], [probably to William Gregory, Under Secretary], stating that the majority of Donegal magistrates are opposed to the increase and enclosing returns to support that stance; includes annotation stating that no other objections have been voiced to the proposal and that the Lord Lieutenant has decided not to change the decision of the magistrates. Also returns of unexecuted warrants for Kilmacrenan and those received by James Taylor, Chief Constable, dated 1827 to 1828, noting the names of individuals against whom warrants have been issued and names of complainants. Also return of the names of 43 prisoners and 18 debtors confined in Lifford Gaol, prepared by William Fenton, Governor of the Gaol of Donegal, for James Sinclair. Also letter from Thomas D’Arcy, Dalystown, [County Galway], to Thomas Taylor, recommending that sufficient time be allowed to the magistrates to assemble. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

14 Jan 1828-28 Jan 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/86

Memorial signed by eight of the Collectors of the Paving, Cleansing and Lighting Tax in Dublin, to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, seeking additional remuneration for their work; noting that at present they only receive 2½% of the amount collected while providing security of £1500. Also letters Richard Smyth, George Morris and H Kearney, [Commissioners for Paving], [Dublin], to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, reporting that the payments to the collectors is inadequate and drawing attention to the fact that they are entitled to claim arrears for one year only, thereby increasing the pressure on the collectors; recommending that the rate be increased to 4% thereby yielding an annual income of around £130. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

31 Jan 1828-18 Feb 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/87

Letters from Adjutant T Henry Doyle, Wexford, to William Lamb, Chief Secretary and William Gregory, Under Secretary, offering himself as a candidate for the position of chief constable in Wexford, which has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Dundas; noting that he formerly served in the 1st Royal Veteran Battalion and also served in the West Indies having joined the army at the age of 16. Also letter from J Brown, War Office, to Doyle, dated 25 May 1827, offering him a position as paymaster of the 86th Regiment. Also copies of letters of reference in favour of Doyle, from Col JG Ross, Dublin; R O’Hara, Athlone and Maj Gen J Taylor, Athlone.

25 May 1827-12 Feb 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/88

Petition of Mary Martin, Rathmullen, [County Donegal], to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, seeking relief following the death of her husband John Martin, who died shortly after having sustained an injury onboard the Revenue cruising cutter ‘Castle Coot’. Adding that her husband served 18½ years with the Revenue as a seaman. Stating that Capt Smith of Rathmullan, commander of the ‘Ansley’ cruiser can provide a reference for her. Includes annotation stating that she must apply to the Board of Customs.

28 Jan 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/89

Lettern from W Miller, Clonmel, [County Tipperary], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, recommending that [] Grant, Chief Constable, County Cork Constabulary be allowed one month’s leave of absence to attend to private business.

4 Feb 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/90

Letter from Robert Workman, [Aghadrengh], Ramelton, [County Donegal], to [Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant], seeking a position in the revenue or police noting that he knows no gentlemen having moved to Ramelton. Adding that he is part of the Londonderry Regiment of Militia.

29 Jan [1829]

1829