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CSO/RP/1830/91

File of correspondence regarding the suspension from the police force of sub-constables James Johnston, Ballybay, County Monaghan, and Henry McNally, Randalstown [County Antrim] and Cootehill [County Cavan], separately suspended for misconduct, and both proving their innocence. Including letter from Maj D’Arcy, [Inspector General], Holly Hill, Strabane, [County Tyrone], with an enclosure from [Lieut] EA Douglas, [Chief Constable], Ballybay, [County Monaghan], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, recommending both men’s suspension; four memorials and other letters from McNally to Hugh Percy, 3rd Duke Northumberland [Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Dublin], enclosing also a supporting statement by Maxwell [] Boyle, magistrate, Cootehill quarter sessions, [County Cavan]; a memorial from Johnston to Percy, with supporting signatures from eighteen inhabitants of Ballybay. McNally refers to publican Patrick Duff, Kingscourt, [County Cavan], where McNally was on duty, and John Reburn [Rayburn], a rioter who brought baseless charges against him; believing his suspension was due to anti-Catholic discrimination.

16 Jan 1830-13 Nov 1830

1830

CSO/RP/1830/92

Letter from Maj William Miller [Inspector General], Fermoy, [County Cork], to Sir Francis Leveson Gower, [Chief Secretary], Dublin Castle, enclosing and recommending for approval a memorial by Samuel Croker, Sub-Inspector, Dungarvan, County Waterford, applying for a leave of absence.

18 Jan 1830-19 Jan 1830

1830

CSO/RP/1830/93

Letter from James Hickson, [magistrate], Kenmare, [County Kerry], to Sir Francis Leveson Gower, [Chief Secretary], Dublin Castle, enclosing a memorial for the Lord Lieutenant [not extant].

13 Jan 1830

1830

CSO/RP/1830/94

Letter from Carbery [John Evans-Freke, 6th baron Carbery], Castle Freke, [Rosscarbery, County Cork], to ‘My Lord’ [Hugh Percy, 3rd Duke Northumberland, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Dublin], making recommendation for the new police bill that chief officers ought not to be permitted to borrow money from inferiors. Including annotation stating that the Lord Lieutenant’s powers of dismissal are sufficient.

16 Jan 1830

1830

CSO/RP/1830/95

Letter from F Cavendish, Castlebar, [County Mayo], to Sir Francis Leveson Gower, [Chief Secretary], Dublin Castle, asking for a reply to the petition by Catherine Fitzmaurice, orphan and pauper which he previously forwarded; stating that the case is of much local interest.

10 Jan 1830

1830

CSO/RP/1830/96

Letter from Maj William Miller [Inspector General], Fermoy, [County Cork], to Sir Francis Leveson Gower, [Chief Secretary], Dublin Castle, returning a memorial by eight magistrates, Ballynonty petty sessions, Slieveardagh Bench, [County Tipperary] which complained about Miller’s intention to remove their police station to Mardyke, [County Tipperary], because of recent assaults on employees of [Mining Company of Ireland] there. Miller details the researches that led to his and the government’s decision; also enclosing letter from Sir Aubrey de Vere-Hunt [Sir Aubrey Hunt, 2nd baronet], Curragh, Adare, [County Limerick], offering existing buildings in New Birmingham, a mile from Ballynonty.

5 Mar 1829-11 Jan 1830

1830

CSO/RP/1830/97

Letter from Maj William Miller [Inspector General], Fermoy, [County Cork], to Sir Francis Leveson Gower, [Chief Secretary], Dublin Castle, enclosing a letter from Lieut [HJ] Brownrigg, Chief Constable, Skibbereen, [County Cork], regarding the assault by Jeremiah Sullivan Coan on the late Johannah McCarthy, Ardurabeg [Ardura Beg], Kilcoa, [County Cork], and Sullivan’s subsequent acquittal; Miller asking for instructions. Brownrigg further enclosed a statement by McCarthy’s brother in law, farmer Thomas Goggin, Roaring Water, County Cork, and an unsigned statement, both indicting Sullivan Coan. Also including annotations by Richard W Greene, [legal advisor, Dublin], asking to gather witness statements for the crown solicitor.

28 Dec 1829-16 Jan 1830

1830

CSO/RP/1830/98

Letter by Daniel McDavitt, shop owner, Glenties, [County Donegal] to James tailor, Sub-Inspector and paymaster, Raphoe, County Donegal, stating that he is creditor to policemen Colgan and Wright, asking to help obtain the sum from Colgan; also including letter by tailor, and by Maj Thomas D’Arcy, Inspector General [for Ulster], Holly Hill, Strabane, County Tyrone, to Gower, forwarding the first two items to Sir Francis Leveson Gower, [Chief Secretary], Dublin Castle; D’Arcy explaining that both officers have been removed from their stations.

31 Dec 1829-9 Jan 1830

1830

CSO/RP/1830/99

Letter from Rev Francis A Chute, Cahir Glebe, Cahirciveen, [County Kerry], to Sir Francis Leveson Gower, [Chief Secretary], Dublin Castle, enclosing a memorial [not extant] by the local fishermen, asking for the continuation of the ‘productive bounties’ for white fish. Offering his own observations on ‘the indolent habit of the people (which is greatly promoted by the non-residence of all [landed] proprietors)’ and recommending their request.

15 Jan 1830

1830

CSO/RP/1830/100

Letter from Samuel Allin Jr, Mayor of Youghal, [County Cork], to ‘Sir’ [William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle], as chairman of a public meeting of the fishermen, boat owners and other inhabitants of Youghal, enclosing memorial for the Lord Lieutenant [not extant]. Referring also to a memorial signed by 55 residents regarding the act of parliament for lighting, cleansing and watching of cities, etc.

21 Jan 1830

1830