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CSO/RP/OR/1826/31

Letter from Maj Henry Croker, Mallow, [County Cork], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting on the state of the oat and potato crop in Munster which the public press has erroneously represented as being universally in a deplorable state following the drought. Noting the variation of the crop throughout Cork, Clare and Limerick as observed from his travels there. Dismissing the predictions of famine voiced by Mr Parker of Passage West and enclosing a newspaper clipping of Parker’s open letter published in the ‘Dublin Evening Post’. Includes annotation from Wellesley dismissing Parker and hoping that he never decides to correspond with him.

30 Aug 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/32

Letter from HW Chambre, Hawthorn Hill, Newry, [County Armagh], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, concerning the refusal of the police to execute the warrants of magistrates for servants’ wages, and stating that they are at a loss to know to whom are the warrants to be given. Noting that he has received directions from government and the attorney and solicitor generals on the matter but forwarding his assistant barrister’s opinion which concurs with his own.

31 Aug 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/33

Letter from Maj Samson Carter, Kilmacthomas, [County Waterford], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting the murder of John Barry, a farmer from Ballynavan, [near Tallow, County Waterford] who was robbed and killed while returning from the market at Fermoy, [County Cork]. Adding that a farmhouse at Bishopstown, near Lismore, was maliciously burned.

16 Sep 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/34

Letter from Brigade Maj Henry Croker, Mallow, [County Cork], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting on his tour inspecting the firearms of the yeomanry corps in his capacity as brigade major of yeomanry for the counties of Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and part of King’s [Offaly]. Noting that a schoolhouse has been burned in Lower Ormond, [County Tipperary]. Observing that the potato crop is more abundant than twelve months previously.

3 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/35

Letters from [William Handcock, 1st Viscount Castlemaine], Governor of County Westmeath, Moydrum Castle, [County Westmeath] and Phoenix Park, [County Dublin], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting in strong terms on the widespread lawlessness in his county and laying blame on government and its law officers; claiming that the county is experiencing widespread attacks on protestants, house burnings, theft of firearms, coercion of pensioners into making unlawful oats, evasion of custom fees, riots at fairs; observing that the only law enforced is that of the ‘Rock … Parliament’; laying blame on the treasonous speeches of demagogues, the activities of ‘the Papist Association’, excitement roused by papist priests and the hindrance of the law officers of the crown who paralyse the power of the police; claiming that 35 protestant families have emigrated; listing the particulars of outrages including attacks on the homes and intimidation of named workmen; noting in detail the attempted murder of Lynch, the protestant steward of Mr Temple, whose name was mentioned in the catholic chapel beforehand. Includes lengthy and testy annotations from Wellesley, refuting some of the assertions made and recommending that Castlemaine provide examples and evidence to back up his assertions and in future provide regular reports. Also letter from J Cooke, Sovereign of Athlone, Sovereign’s Office, to Castlemaine, reporting on the violent enforcement of an order which has been pasted in Athlone ordering catholics to boycott protestant businesses; claiming that a state of near open rebellion exists and insinuating that individuals [in government] have not considered the matter sufficiently as they are not at the mercy of Captain Rock.

9 Oct 1826-12 Dec 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/36

Letter from Maj Samson Carter, Kilmacthomas, [County Waterford], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting on arson attacks on outhouses and property Denis Foley of Ballynevin, [County Waterford] and his relations and accusing Margaret Power, alias Moore of being responsible.

24 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/37

Letter from Maj Samson Carter, Kilmacthomas, [County Waterford], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, enclosing a copy of the ‘Waterford Chronicle’ [extant] and drawing attention to an article which could provoke hostility in the minds of the peasantry against the constabulary by referring to them as ‘the armed Orangemen of the Present day’.

31 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/38

Letter from Maj Samson Carter, Kilmacthomas, [County Waterford], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, reporting on armed attacks on the houses of Mr Millet of Glenagad, near Clonmel and Mr Fitzpatrick of Ballymacarberry, during which firearms were stolen. Accusing the ‘Waterford Chronicle’, those addressing election meetings and members of the catholic clergy of misleading the people. Warning of speeches made by Mr Shiels [Richard Shiels, Catholic Association] and those styling themselves ‘Liberators’ and recommending that the detachment of men at Ballinamult Barracks be increased.

19 Oct 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/39

Letter signed by eight magistrates, Clonmel, County Tipperary, [probably to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary], recommending that their barony of Clanwilliam be relieved from the provisions of the Peace Preservation Act and that 20 sub-constables be appointed in lieu of the current constables who would be withdrawn. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

6 Jul 1826

1826

CSO/RP/OR/1826/40

Letter from Brigade Maj Henry Croker, Limerick, [County Limerick], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, providing a short general report, noting that he is inspecting corps [of militia] and commenting generally that the inhabitants are peaceful and potatoes cheap.

10 Dec 1826

1826