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CSO/RP/OR/1828/231

File of documents arising from allegations of abuse and embezzlement in the constabulary in numerous counties made by George L Drew, sub constable, Rathdrum. Includes letters from Drew, Rathdrum, County Wicklow, to John Harvey, Inspector General and to the high sheriffs of counties Westmeath and Longford, seeking an investigation into the abuses on similar lines to the investigations carried out in Wexford and Kilkenny. Also covering letters from John Harvey, Portarlington, [Queens County or County Laois], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, noting that Drew, in repeatedly pressing his complaints, is following in the footsteps of Mr Burke and is showing himself to be a troublesome character; outlining how he would wish the matter to be investigated; believing that Mr Urquhart, Pay Clerk of County Kilkenny and the other pay clerks have nothing to fear from an enquiry. Also letter from Francis Smyth Young, Chief Constable, Tinahely, to William Johnston, Newtown Mount Kennedy, [County Wicklow], forwarding a copy of a letter from Drew, claiming that he is unable to perform his duties due to an injury sustained during an attack. Also covering letters from HW Thompson, Local Superintendent, Westmeath Constabulary Office and from James Battersby, Local Superintendent, Carlow, to Harvey.

27 May 1828-19 Jun 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/232

File of documents arising from a confrontation between the constabulary and a large crowd at Mullacrew Fair, [County Louth], which resulted in fatalities. Includes letters from E Jenkins, Local Superintendent, Dundalk, [County Louth], to John Harvey, Inspector General, reporting that an inquest has found that Patrick Mathews and Bernard Clarke were shot at Mullacrew Fair, [County Louth], by Robert Turner and another constable; adding that Sgt Scott was seriously injured in the incident; stating that the party of constables were attacked by a mob of over 200 persons while attempting to arrest Patrick Curtis who had been accused of assault by a man named Malone. Also covering letters from Harvey, Portarlington, [Queens County or County Laois], to William Gregory, Under Secretary. Also draft reply from [Gregory], Dublin Castle, to Harvey, concluding that the constables’ behaviour was proper and that Turner should be given legal protection in his trial.

20 Jun 1828-25 Jun 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/233

Letter from John H Hatton, Griffinstown, Dunlavin, [County Wicklow], to William Johnston, reporting on incidents of arson and animal mutilation in the parish of Hollywood, [County Wicklow] including attacks on Martin Toomy and Michale Legro, both of whom rented land from Mr Coogan. Also covering letters from Harvey, Portarlington, [Queens County or County Laois], to William Gregory, Under Secretary.

7 Jun 1828-24 Jun 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/234

Letter from Francis Hopkins, Mitchelstown, Athboy, [County Meath], to unidentified recipient, reporting that a man, calling himself John Scott and claiming to be dumb, has been arrested in the town and is suspected of being Thomas Frankle, a fugitive and deserter from the 91st Regiment; requesting that a reply be sent to Mr McDonnell, Chief Constable, Athboy. Also letter from Frederick Darley and John Graves, magistrates of the Head Office of Police, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, stating that Frankle has already been arrested.

17 Jun 1828-23 Jun 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/235

Memorial of John McAllen and Patt Halleran, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, stating that they have been beaten and that their lives are in danger on account of they being involved in the construction of an [Ordnance Survey] station on the Hill of Killenenagh or Knocknanus, Feakle parish, County Clare. Noting that they were employed by James Bond, corporal in the Corps of Sappers and Miners. Identifying their main assailants as Paddy Brody, Patt and Thady Molony and John Bourke.

[c13] Jun 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/236

Letter from James Curran, Kildalkey, [County Meath], to Thomas Hodgens, 12 Rutland Square, Dublin, stating that his house was attacked and a threatening notice left; transcribing the notice, signed ‘John Blunt’, warning him to quit his holding; mentioning that his land was once a commons and requesting firearms; mentioning Ledwidge and Mr Nangle who has gone to speak with the constabulary in Athboy. Also anonymous letter, to ‘Hodgings’ [Hodgens], warning him not to serve any more notices on his Kildalky tenantry and reminding him that Lord Longford has been shot at on account of his oppression of tenants and that ‘you can make ropes to hang and we can make bullets to kill so take your choice’.

30 Apr 1828-1 May 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/237

Letter from John Harvey, Inspector General, Portarlington, [Queens County or County Laois], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, noting that uncertainty has been expressed by Sir Coghill Coghill, [magistrate] concerning his authority to issue a search warrant for fire arms in the barony of Gowran, County Kilkenny, as the warrant was signed by the late Lord Lieutenant. Noting that he has sent a letter on the matter to the Kilkenny Constabulary and that Mr Urquhart could forward this to Coghill. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene.

10 Jul 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/238

Letter from Arthur G Judge, Chief Constable, Kinnitty, [Kings County or County Offaly], to William Henderson, Hollybrook, Clara, [County Offaly], reporting on a serious riot at Shinrone Fair and warning that the orangemen are planning a march through that town on the 12th July which the country people are determined to oppose. Also covering letter from Henderson, Clara, to John Harvey, Inspector General. Also covering letter from Harvey, Portarlington, [Queens County or County Laois], to William Gregory, Under Secretary.

10 Jul 1828-12 Jul 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/239

Letter from Rev Hugh B Huleatt, magistrate of counties Clare and Galway, Clonrush Glebe, Scariff, County Clare, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, providing an account of a confrontation he had with Pat Sheehan, publican who refused to remove a flag with the image of Daniel O’Connell on it from the public road. Recalling how he took down the flag and tore and trampled on it which lead to a picture of Lord Nelson being ripped and trampled on and disloyal toasts being made, which was followed by arrests. Noting that Lieut Mandeville of the 64th Regiment, stationed in Mountshannon attended the scene and that Messers Yates and Hickman, crown solicitors are dealing with the case. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene, stating that the arrests were not permitted in point of law.

1 Jul 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/240

Letter from JL Nicholson of Ballinattin, [County Tipperary], to Rev Nicholas Herbert, New Inn, [County Tipperary], reporting that a double barrelled gun and pistols were stolen from his house and his servant beaten. Also covering letter from Herbert, parsonage, Cashel, [possibly to William Gregory, Under Secretary]

18 Jul 1828

1828