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CSO/RP/OR/1831/281

Letter from Capt Charles Cox, magistrate, Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim, to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, reporting on the outcome of some Rockite related trials; referring to the conviction of Mathew Farrell in connection with an attempt on the life of Thomas McKeon of Deffier [Diffin] and suggesting the utility of offering a reward to bring his co-conspirators to justice; also reflecting on the punishment of three men for an attack on the dwelling of Patrick Toole and commenting on the intended apprehension of some other suspects, the principle of which fled to England; also noting that Toole’s wife was subjected to the curse of a priest who was playing ball at a ball alley; suggesting the removal of two crown witnesses to Dublin and emphasising the need to offer protection to Patrick Toole.

27 Jul 1831

1831

CSO/RP/OR/1831/282

Letter from William Colthurst, Chief Magistrate, Tulla, County Clare, to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, reporting on the burning of a stack of turf belonging to Rev William Butler of Doon near Broadford; noting the turf was outside a gate house which had lately been occupied by the steward John McKay; remarking that McKay prosecuted one of those who stole firearms from his dwelling and warned him to come out of his present employment; adding he and his wife now wish to leave the country for Scotland and recommending that aid be given for that object.

15 Aug 1831

1831

CSO/RP/OR/1831/283

Letter from Philip Cecil Crampton, [Solicitor General of Ireland], Dublin, to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, seeking information on holders of the commission of the peace in County Wexford or any other county up to the 5th of August; referring an ‘angry discussion’ in the House of Commons and stating he is seeking to answer a query put by Gordon; enclosing a list of magistrates [not extant].

20 Aug 1831

1831

CSO/RP/OR/1831/284

File of documents arising from an attack on the police and the tithe proctor of Archdeacon Dr Henry Cotton of County Tipperary. Includes affidavit of Constable Henry Rennick, stating that Cotton’s tithe collector [William Fleming] and the supporting police party were met by a large mob of country people at Leugh [Leigh], near Thurles, in County Tipperary; explaining that a remonstrance was made with the people to disperse; observing that a couple of shots were discharged over the police and a ‘shower of stones were thrown’ which caused injury to both men and equipment; noting that the police fired a few shots in return for self-protection, one of which killed a female in the crowd. Also includes letter from Maj William Miller, [Inspector General of Police in Munster], Fermoy, [County Cork], to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, conveying details of the violent confrontation between the mob, which numbered around 1000 persons, and the police; expressing his reservations over the handling of the issue by the local chief constable, [James Kelly], and of the conduct of the magistrate [Edmund Lenigan].

13 Aug 1831-17 Oct 1831

1831

CSO/RP/OR/1831/285

Letter from Arthur Crossley, [magistrate, County Sligo], to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, reporting on the burning of the dwelling of James McGovelin of Rockfield in County Mayo, over which no motive can be established; also noting an arson attack on the property of Patrick Mannion in the same district.

28 Aug 1831

1831

CSO/RP/OR/1831/286

Letter from Dillon Croker, Brigade Major of yeomanry, Cork, [County Cork], to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, reporting on an increasingly more militant stance by Protestants in County Cork; relaying the sentiments of a local leader of the Brunswick Club who states that Protestants must arm themselves immediately; observing that around 2000 persons in the city of Cork had expressed their support for the measure; also noting that similar sentiments are expressed in the county; remarking also on an expectation amongst Roman Catholics that repeal of the union will be carried and reflecting on calls for the disbanding or disarming of the yeomanry corps of Ireland.

29 Aug 1831

1831

CSO/RP/OR/1831/287

File of documents concerning the controversy surrounding the discharge of John Jennings from police custody by Pierse S Creagh, magistrate of County Clare. Includes letter from from Capt J Vignoles, [Chief Magistrate], Ennis, [County Clare], to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, reporting on the enquiry over Creagh’s decision to release Jennings, a principle suspect in the murder of five policemen between Doolin and Ballyvaughan [Toohavara] in County Clare; observing that Creagh made no reference to the magistrates who ordered the prisoner’s apprehension but it appears that some degree of consent was given by Henry Townsend [Chief Constable, Ennistymon and Tulla]; adding that Jennings has now embarked for America. Also includes an abstract of facts relating to the case against Creagh: remarking that Creagh made a personal decision to discharge Jennings ‘on his own authority’ and without Townsend’s knowledge or without consulting Francis McNamara, magistrate; noting that Jennings is a foster brother to Creagh and both live in close proximity to one another; remarking that Creagh made no effort to have the suspect re-apprehended following the production of a fresh warrant; adding that Jennings subsequently ‘made his escape to America’.

23 Aug 1831-9 Dec 1831

1831

CSO/RP/OR/1831/288

Letter from Arthur Crossley, magistrate, [Drumalga Cottage, Athlone, County Roscommon], to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, acknowledging receipt of half note for the sum of £20 which is to be paid to Mr McGovern upon receipt of the second part of the payment.

5 Sep 1831

1831

CSO/RP/OR/1831/289

Letter from [Hunt Walsh] Chambre and Arthur A Bernard, magistrates of County Armagh, Meigh Petty Sessions, Newry, [County Armagh], to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, reporting that two strangers have come forward to offer bail to John Hamilton; asking for advice of the Lord Lieutenant on the matter; stating the two are Thomas Jones of 36 Thomas Court, Dublin, and Edward Kelly of 11 Water Street, Newry; observing they are disinclined to accept of Jones’ application since he is unknown to them.

16 Aug 1831

1831

CSO/RP/OR/1831/290

Letter from [Rev] Joseph Chapman, Bagnalstown, County Carlow, to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, alleging that the local clergy are in a ‘degrading state’ on account of being unable to receive their tithe dues; complaining the people give every resistance to the work of valuation and seek to impose their own rate; expressing his hope by the time the matter is reviewed again there will be ‘in Ireland a Government that would redress the Grievances of the Clergy, restore the Country to submission to the Laws, & protect private property’.

16 Sep 1831

1831