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CSO/RP/OR/1828/11

Letter from Arthur Browne, Roscommon, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, seeking legal advice on his decision to restrict all interaction with Mr Byrne [Birne], a crown witness to the murder of Mr Cox at Arigna Iron Works. Noting that the catholic chaplain has objected to his not being allowed visit the witness who is lodged in an apartment in the town gaol. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene and Henry Joy, Attorney General. Also letters from unidentified sender, Carrick on Shannon, [County Leitrim], advising that individuals be prevented from meeting with the witness in order to avoid his evidence being tampered with or him being prevented from giving evidence; warning that a ‘certain Rev Gentleman’ will use his influence to prevent Birne from coming forward to prosecute and advising that the governor of the gaol be instructed to restrict Birne’s visitors to his wife and child. [See also CSO/RP/1830/331.]

1 Jul 1828-6 Jul 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/12

Letter from Rev James S Blacker, Rector of Keady and magistrate, Keady, County Armagh, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that no breaches of the peace accompanied processions of Orangemen in his town and adding that many of those marching dispersed when informed of the Lord Lieutenant’s circular.

13 Jul 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/13

Letter from Edward Tierney, Longford, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, reporting that Maj O’Donoghue has investigated the deaths which occurred at Ballynalee [Ballinalee], County Longford and that warrants have been issued for the arrest of a number of individuals.

16 Jul 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/14

Letters from William S Tracy, Chief Constable, Ballinamore, [County Leitrim], to Maj Warburton, reporting on efforts to prevent sectarian disturbances in the town involving Orangemen and catholics; noting that a large force of police, military and militia were assembled in the town following receipt of the Lord Lieutenant’s circular and that the Orangemen agreed not to form a procession; describing how he and a troop of dragoons dispersed a large armed crowd of peasants outside the town during which shots were fired; warning that the Ribbonmen are threatened to come to the market in the town to assail the Orangemen. Also letter from five magistrates of County Leitrim, Ballinamore, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, recommending that a military force of at least 30 men be stationed in the town. Also letter from John O’Brien, High Sheriff of Leitrim, Dromahair, [County Leitrim], to Gregory, providing an account of the confrontation with 500 armed men outside Ballinamore and other incidents in the town.

1 Jul 1828-14 Jul 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/15

Letter from Denis Browne, Rutland Square, [Dublin], to unidentified recipient, referring to his earlier correspondence with the Lord Lieutenant and his efforts to secure a meeting and undertaking in a general way to follow the commands of the Lord Lieutenant and to carry out his public duty with zeal. Stating that his efforts to put down rebellion was acknowledged by the administration of the Duke of Bradford. Recalling that he prosecuted a man named Garvy for high treason and also had to defend an action from Garvey for damages having claimed that he was taken up without direction from the government.

28 Jul 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/16

Letter from TB Vokes, [Chief Magistrate], Limerick, to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, reporting that a man named Barry was murdered by a blow from a stick by Robin Coffe at a fair in Hospital. Adding that Coffe has fled.

12 Sep 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/17

File of documents arising from a sectarian disturbance at Ballibay, County Monaghan, following attempts by [John] Lawless and his supporters to enter the town which was opposed by Orangemen and subsequent calls for the appointment of a resident stipendiary magistrate to the town. Includes report on the state of Monaghan and covering letter from Samson Carter, Ballibay, to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, reporting on the assembly of 300 armed protestants in Ballibay to oppose the progress of Lawless on his ‘Northern Mission’, observing that the prompt intervention of the authorities prevented disastrous consequences but adding that Thomas Murphy, catholic was murdered by a reputed Orangeman; addressing the calls for and opposition to the appointment of Maj Richardson as a stipendiary magistrate. Enclosing the following - memorial signed by 58 of the inhabitants of Ballybay, County Monaghan, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, requesting that a sufficient body of military be stationed in the town to act as a deterrent against a well-organized and politicised peasantry; printed handbill offering a reward for information on the perpetrators of an outrage against Rev John McCusker, parish priest of Ballybay, listing the names of 69 contributors to the reward; letter from Maj Edward Richardson, Grand Jury Room, Monaghan, to Samuel Gray, Ballybay, stating that it would be improper for ‘any set of Protestants’ to take it upon themselves to oppose the procession of the Catholic Association, noting that this would tarnish the character of the protestants and asking ‘How would the Orangemen like if the Catholics gave them any such opposition on either the 1st or 12th of July?’; return of the names of magistrates and their nearest towns with observations from Carter; tracing of map of the disturbed district, noting the location of the principle roads, villages and towns; 12 affidavits levelling charges of partiality and neglect against Maj Richardson and other magistrates with explanatory notes [from Carter], including affidavits of Dr William McClean, Michael Woods, Francis Cassidy, James Leonard, John Markey, John Clarkin, Cornelius Cosgrove, Henry Cahilly, Phill Murray, Bernard Caulin, Bridget Daly, Rev Edward McCaffey, Philip Daly. Also memorandum on Carter’s report by Gower, discussing the objections to the appointment of a stipendiary magistrate, namely the undermining of the acting magistrates, the expense and the setting of a precedent which would probably lead to similar demands from other parts of the country; concluding that the appointment is absolutely necessary in this case. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

22 Sep 1828-22 Jan 1829

1829

CSO/RP/OR/1828/18

Letter from Henry Bagnell, magistrate, Police Office, Cork, to unidentified recipient, warning about the state of excitement amongst the lower orders which has been heightened by mass meetings attended with rude military array and musical performers and the establishment by the Catholic Association of ‘Liberal Clubbs’ offering to address grievances. Also affidavit of Elizabeth Mayberry, Cork City, recounting the details of a seditious conversation which she overheard on her return from the Methodist House in Patrick Street, Cork.

1 Oct 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/19

Letter from Rev MH Barry, catholic clergyman, Nenagh, [County Tipperary], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, claiming that his local magistracy took part in an orange meeting at which atrocious language was used against catholics and opposition was threatened against government. Adding that their actions are exasperating the public and exciting civil war and noting that his parish which contains 15000 souls did not form a club or association in order not to give offence. Claiming that Lord Dunally is the only magistrate capable of providing an impartial report to government. Noting that Thomas [Brereton], a barony constable is traveling throughout the small villages in an attempt to organise clubs from the old yeomanry.

18 Oct 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/20

Letter from William Tracy, Chief Constable, Ballinamore, [County Leitrim], to Maj Warburton, reporting that a young man named William Bloxham, protestant, was murdered by David Reilly, baker from Ballinamore who was returning from Ballyconnell Fair, County Cavan. Also letter from Edward Whitely, Ballyconnell, to John Semple, Belturbet, giving an account of the incident. Also covering letters from Warburton, Castlegar, [County Galway], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary and from Semple, to William Gregory, Under Secretary.

27 Oct 1828-30 Oct 1828

1828