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CSO/RP/OR/1828/91

Letter from Samson Carter, Cashel, [County Tipperary], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, seeking sanction for a government pardon for any individual providing information leading to the arrest of those involved in an attack on the house of Patrick Kennedy of Killaghagan, [County Tipperary] and Widow Long on the estate of Lord Kirkwall. Enclosing a printed handbill offering a reward for information signed by 12 magistrates and two others.

12 Nov 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/92

Letter signed by three magistrates, Clonmel, [County Tipperary], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, seeking legal advice on petty session cases concerning the unlawful possession of arms noting that the imposition of a £10 fine would be excessive in most cases. Also letter signed by H Gough, William Stephenson and Gerald Fitzgerald, magistrates of County Tipperary. Includes copied extracts from the Petty Sessions book providing abstracts of 13 cases noting the names of those accused.

14 Nov 1828-16 Nov 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/93

Letter from Samson Carter, Roscrea, [County Tipperary], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, providing a detailed account of outrages in each of the baronies of Tipperary. Referring in particular to an incident at [Donaskeigh], near Cashel which was attended by the sheriff accompanied by 30 constables and 60 soldiers from the 76 Regiment and animosity against those who have joined the Brunswick Clubs and boycotts of protestants. Noting that potato harvesters working for Rev Gabbet were forced to quit their work by a crowd of 500 persons. Mentioning the attempts of the priests to dissuade the boycotters and O’Connell’s address proposing the setting up of a system of ‘Pacificators and Regulators’ for each parish.

10 Nov 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/94

Letter from Samson Carter, Cashel, [County Tipperary], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, responding to accusations of impartiality made in a memorial against him and the magistrates at Nenagh Petty Sessions; mentioning that Rev Barry and Mr Meagher have been most active ‘in drawing the attention of Peasantry’, against members of the Brunswick Clubs; observing that attorneys are frequently employed by catholics in criminal cases. Includes memorial signed by 61 inhabitants of Nenagh, complaining that Carter took the information of two unworthy characters, named Kane and [Kenna] in a private chamber instead of open court, claiming that some prisoners were to be charged under the Whiteboy Act; also accusing magistrates of being involved in the Brunswick Clubs. Also affidavits of John Kane and Patrick Kind of Nenagh, concerning the robbery of their house by a large gang, some of whom were identified by Kind; noting that a man named Michael Madden is in custody charged with the murder of Patrick Kane, brother of John. Also two printed notices, one condemning Messrs Burr of Nenagh as an intolerant bigot, the second listing the names of the ‘Shoneens of Templemore’ and encouraging catholics to withdraw their custom from them. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

17 Nov 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/95

Letter from Samson Carter, Nenagh, [County Tipperary], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, submitting a summary report [extant] on outrages committed in Tipperary during November 1828 and noting that further details of individual incidents can be found in the inspector generals’ reports. Includes report providing a breakdown of incidents by the type of crime and Barony with brief descriptions of serious incidents.

7 Dec 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/96

Letter from L Henry, Castletown Delvin, [County Westmeath], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, enclosing on behalf of his fellow magistrates, two copies of political songs celebrating O’Connell’s election victory and an illegal oath and list of names which were confiscated from disreputable individuals named Duffy, Dalton and Leonard in a public house. Includes annotation from Gower, noting that the men cannot be detained if this is the only offence they are charged with.

16 Dec 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/97

Letter from Samson Carter, Ballybay, [County Monaghan], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, reporting that the lower classes of protestants or orangemen are more likely to cause outrage [in Monaghan] than the catholics, who are under the control of agents who are seeking political advantage; noting that agents for the Catholic Association carefully monitored the proceedings of the petty sessions but were not permitted to plead in cases; stating that Samuel Gray intends to use his influence on the masters of lodges and the yeomanry to avoid violence, that the chief constables have been instructed to watch the leads of both parties prior to Mr Lawless’ trial and that he intends to meet with Rev McCusker, catholic priest. Also affidavit of Francis Cassidy, claiming that he was shot at by three men, named Patrick and Samuel Gibson and John Timlin, outside Aghnamullen, County Monaghan. Also draft letter from Gower, to Edward Richardson, magistrate, noting that government will not interfere in the assault case put forward by Cassidy.

17 Oct 1828-4 Jan 1829

1829

CSO/RP/OR/1828/98

Letter from Michael Creagh, High Sheriff of Cork, Cork, probably to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, reporting on an incident of attempted bribery which occurred at the Cork election. Noting that it was stated to him by Andrew Hart, a supporter of Mr Jones, that Daniel Galway attempted to bribe him into supporting Mr Connellan.

25 Dec 1828

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/99

Memorial of Michael Collins, Knockaclaid, Tulla barony, County Clare, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, claiming that magistrates presiding at Tulla, refused to take his information against the person responsible for confiscating his livestock. Claiming that he has been threatened with death by his opponent.

[c5 Jul 1828]

1828

CSO/RP/OR/1828/100

Memorial of Rev Oliver Carey, magistrate, Hazlebrook, County Roscommon, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, stating that his steward was violently attacked in his house by a party of men and ordered to quit his position. Requesting that a party of police be stationed in a house next to his property. Includes annotation noting that Maj Warburton is to be requested to comply with Carey’s request.

13 Mar 1828

1828