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CSO/RP/1821/711

File of papers relating to inquiries by Frederick Darley, Richard Guinness and Henry Charles Sirr, police magistrates in head police office, Dublin, concerning complaints of William Dunn, publican, against the conduct of Robert Beatty, chief constable of Dublin police division No.5, in relation to Dunn's licence to sell spirits. Includes petition of Dunn to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, detailing his grievances against Beatty, and alleging that Beatty's harsh treatment is in consequence of Dunn's decision to no longer purchase supplies of wine from Beatty, 22 March 1821. Also copy of report of John Clark, Thomas Casey and William Long, Marlborough Street, Dublin, police magistrates of the 5th division of Dublin police, to the magistrates of head police office, detailing the results of their investigation of Dunn's claims against Beatty, 30 April 1821. Also includes petition of Beatty to Earl Talbot, requesting his intervention following the report's recommendation that he be suspended from duty, owing to his connection with the wine trade, 9 May 1821.

22 Mar 1821-9 May 1821

1821

CSO/RP/1821/712

File of papers relating to opinion of the police magistrates of the head police office, Dublin, concerning requests of Anne Mitchell, proprietor of Brazen Head Hotel, Bridge Street, Dublin, and Patrick Coyle, proprietor of Castle Hotel, Essex Street, Dublin, for leniency with arrears of money due for their respective hotel licences. Each details the reasons for their hardships, in particular, the significant reduction in business and profits in recent times. Includes statement of Frederick Darley, head police office, Dublin, on Anne Mitchell's late husband Denis Mitchell, reporting that 'the Chief Customers of the House were hostile to the Government and engaged in the Rebellion of 1798. Mitchell Died last year and it is generally said that his Widow being Loyally disposed business has left the house..', 14 February 1821.

24 Jan 1821-20 Mar 1821

1821

CSO/RP/1821/713

Letter from Richard Guinness and Henry Charles Sirr, police magistrates, head police office, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, 20 February 1821, reporting, as requested, the results of their investigation into the petition of Peter McCoy, of the Royal Navy, to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, [February 1821] [petition returned to CSO by Guinness and Sirr, along with their report]. Relates to McCoy's request for government relief, following his being robbed en route to Dublin. McCoy encloses a certificate from FG Bourns, jailor of Newgate prison, Dublin, stating that Christopher Ryder is being held there awaiting trial, for the robbery against McCoy, 2 February 1821.

2 Feb 1821-20 Feb 1821

1821

CSO/RP/1821/714

Letter from Frederick Darley, Richard Guinness and Henry Charles Sirr, police magistrates, head police office, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting, as requested, on their investigation into the complaint made by Mary Anne Brandon against the 3rd division of Dublin police, 8 March 1821. Returns petition of Brandon to Lady Anne Gregory [wife of William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle], 12 February 1821. Also encloses copy of report from John C Graves and John Tudor, police magistrates of 3rd division of Dublin police, detailing their investigation of the matter, 5 March 1821, and enclosing copies of the information gathered during their investigation, March 1821. This information includes affidavits of peace officers of the 3rd police division, and extracts from the general quarter sessions books, 27 April 1816-5 March 1821.

12 Feb 1821-8 Mar 1821

1821

CSO/RP/1821/715

Letter from Frederick Darley, police magistrate of head police office, Dublin; Henry Cole, police magistrate of 4th division of Dublin police; and Dr Edward Trevor, superintendent and medical inspector of convicts, at head police office, Dublin, to William Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting, as requested, on the negligent conduct of Patrick Caffrey, turnkey at Kilmainham jail, Dublin, in relation to supply of clothing to convicts, 4 April 1821. Encloses letter from Trevor, Dublin, to Gregory, concerning Caffrey, and detailing the value of the missing items of clothing, 24 March 1821. Also encloses minutes of the evidence taken by Trevor, Cole and Darley, during their investigation of the matter, 2 April 1821.

24 Mar 1821-4 Apr 1821

1821

CSO/RP/1821/716

Fragment of petition of Patrick Shalvin, watchman in 2nd division of Dublin police, to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting to be allowed to retire with a pension. Petition certified by Dr James Henthorn, surgeon to Dublin police.

[1821]

1821

CSO/RP/1821/717

Petition of William Grehan, constable in Dublin police, to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting to be granted a pension or compensation for injuries sustained in the course of his duties. Certified by Dr James Henthorn, surgeon to Dublin police, who states that Grehan is now unfit for service, [June 1821]. Annotation on reverse by John Sealy Townsend, KC and legal advisor to Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle, stating that Grehan's case is 'Sufficient' to be eligible under the terms of the police act, 21 June 1821.

[Jun 1821]-21 Jun 1821

1821

CSO/RP/1821/718

Petition of Thomas Maguire, acting constable of St Werburgh's watch of Dublin police, to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting to be granted a pension or compensation for injuries sustained in the course of his duties. Certified by Henry Charles Sirr, police magistrate of head police office, Dublin, and by Dr James Henthorn, surgeon to Dublin police, who states that Maguire is now unfit for service, [June 1821]. Annotation on reverse by John Sealy Townsend, KC and legal advisor to Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle, stating that Maguire's case is 'Sufficient' to be eligible under the terms of the police act, 21 June 1821.

[Jun 1821]-21 Jun 1821

1821

CSO/RP/1821/719

Petition of Thomas Friery, watchman of Mary's Guard, 5th division of Dublin police, to Earl Talbot, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting to be granted a pension or compensation for injuries sustained in the course of his duties. Petition certified by John Cash, Thomas Casey, and William Long, police magistrates of 5th division of Dublin police. Also certified by Dr James Henthorn, surgeon to Dublin police, who states that Friery is now unfit for service, [June 1821]. Annotation on reverse by John Sealy Townsend, KC and legal advisor to Chief Secretary's Office, Dublin Castle, stating that Friery's case is 'Sufficient' to be eligible under the terms of the police act, 21 June 1821.

[Jun 1821]-21 Jun 1821

1821

CSO/RP/1821/748

Letter from Joseph Gabbett, police magistrate, 6th division of Dublin police, to the police magistrates of head police office, Dublin, stating that he and Alderman Fleming have decided to appoint Henry Goodison as chief constable of the 6th division, and urging action, since one month has almost elapsed since the post became vacant.

13 Jan 1821

1821