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CSO/RP/1828/511

Memorial of Charles Boyle, Shannon Bridge, Ballinasloe, [County Galway], to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, seeking government assistance to allow him emigrate to Canada with his family. Noting that he served in the 3rd Battalion of the 27th Regiment and lost an arm fighting in the Peninsular Wars and receives a pension of 9d per day.

21 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/512

Letters from John Harris, [], Mallow, [County Cork], to William Gregory, Under Secretary and William Lamb, Chief Secretary, enquiring how a conviction for selling porter without a licence is to be enforced. Noting that such a conviction was handed down by him in conjunction with RO Aldworth and JE Orpen at the sessions at Kanturk, [County Cork].

9 May 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/513

Letter from Patrick Healey, Tralee, [County Kerry], [probably Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant], claiming that he is owed £5 4s 4d by the late Capt Smylie and requesting assistance that he may be repaid from the funds placed into the hands of Robert Conway [Hurly], clerk and [surricate]. Noting that he was dismissed from the constabulary in 1827.

18 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/514

Letter from James Fair, church warden of the union of Neal, Clonbur, Cong, [County Mayo], to William Lamb, Chief Secretary, concerning an irregularity in appointing church wardens in his parish. Stating that he was elected along with George Rogers by the parishioners at a special vestry meeting but that Rev John Ashe, rector, subsequently appointed John Flanagan, his tithe proctor, to the position. Observing that the parishioners of Ballanacalla and Kilonolary have held special vestry meetings at which they failed to agree with the rector and that they wish to invoke the compulsory clause contained in legislation. Mentioning that he is land agent to the earls of Charlemont and Leitrim. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene, noting that if the rector formerly had the right to appoint wardens, he continues to have this right under the new legislation.

15 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/515

Letter from Rev H Daniell, rector of Eniscoffy, Eniscoffy, Tyrrellspass, [County Westmeath], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, posing queries which have arisen over the provisions of the recent Vestry Act. Wishing to know if the custodian of parish records and clerks appointed by churchwardens can be recompensed from parish funds. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene stating that the parish must consent to these charges.

21 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/516

Letter from Rev JN Morgan, Glebe House, Dunlavan [Dunlavin, County Wicklow], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, noting that several parishioners have refused to pay their cess or tithes but that the magistrates neglected to serve warrants against them as they themselves were threatened with legal actions. Adding that the churchwardens are anxious to know how to proceed. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene, stating that the magistrates should be compelled to issue the warrants.

16 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/517

Letter from JH Wybrant, Springfield, Philipstown, [Kings County] [Daingean, County Offaly], enclosing a copy of the charges [extant] agreed at a vestry meeting of the parish of Castropetre [Monasteroris, County Offaly] of which he is a landowner and claiming that some of the charges cannot be levied under the present Vestry Act. Observing that the charges for Castopetre are substantially higher than neighbouring parishes. Charges identified include cost of a music master, organ, flutes and singers amounting to £20. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene.

14 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/518

Memorial of Walter Lambert, former High Sheriff of County Galway, Castle Lambert, [County Galway], to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, noting that Messers Kemmis and Carmichael, crown solicitors, have been ordered to file a criminal information against him for having detained Peter Blake in the Bridewell of Loughrea instead of Galway Gaol; noting that Blake was convicted of assault and speculating that strong party feeling against him is behind the proceedings. Also letter from [?, surgeon], Eyrecourt, [County Galway], to Rev Giles [?Eyre], requesting him to use his influence on Lambert, who is his parishioner, to consent to Blake being confined in Loughrea Bridewell for the benefit of his health. Also letter from B Woodward, Inspector General, Leeson Street, [Dublin], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, providing information on the detention as recorded in the return from the bridewell and observing that Blake was not detained for a period exceeding the limit specified in the Prison Act.

11 Jan 1828-22 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/519

Letter from Samuel Croker, [local superintendent of police], Dungarvan, [County Waterford], to Maj Miller, Inspector General, Munster Constabulary, reporting that he has arranged the stationing of constables at Mount Stuart on Slievegriene, [?County Wicklow]. Noting that William Homan, agent to Mr Stuart, is of the opinion that the constables are authorized to prevent the peasants from levelling fences but suggesting that this would place too much responsibility on them. Also letter Miller, Clonmel, [County Tipperary], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, seeking clarification as to the duties of the constabulary on the issue. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene.

21 Apr 1828-23 Apr 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/520

Petition signed by 20 attorneys and magistrates of County Kerry, Tralee, [County Kerry], to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, stating that an Irish language interpreter is required to interpret evidence at the quarter sessions in their county and that heretofore the Grand Jury has paid for one. Noting that the judges have recently decided that they are not warranted to charge for this and that this will cause an inconvenience. Requesting that legislation be introduced to rectify the matter. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

5 Apr 1828

1828