Biographical Information, 1818-1822

CSO/RP/1828/1881

Letter from Rev Samuel H Stewart, curate of Bourney, Bourney Glebe, Roscrea, [County Tipperary], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, seeking a grant in order to complete a school building and residence for the school master and mistress. Noting that an acre of land and £100 in voluntary subscriptions have already been provided for the building which is partially completed and observing that he previously applied to the Lord Lieutenant’s School Fund.

5 Dec 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1882

Memorandum noting the number of proclamations issued by the Lord Lieutenant which have been distributed to the sheriffs, police magistrates, clerks of the crown, clerks of the peace, petty sessions and mayors of counties and towns of Ireland.

[1828]

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1883

Letter from N Wood, Seafort, Colloony, [County Sligo], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, reporting that John Divine, a ‘wandering vagabond’’ has been arrested for having guns in his possession, having been spotted by John Wallace, sub constable stationed at Skreen. Stating that Divine claims he is a dancing master and musician and was previously seen with a party of ‘strolling showmen’. Also affidavit of John Wallace. Also threatening notice addressed to the ‘Good people of Skreen’ identifying 13 catholics who have dealt with Sergeant Grimes [Graham], ‘a Brunswicker’ and sworn enemy of their religion. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

28 Nov 1828-30 Nov 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1884

Memorial of Patrick Reynolds, 125 Thomas Street, Dublin, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, seeking advice as to his entitlement to sell soft goods [without licence] having served in the army until 1812.

25 Nov 1825

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1885

Letter from Henry Hume, Seneschal of Mallow, Mallow, [County Cork], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, noting that a public meeting of inhabitants of Mallow, which he convened, declined to adopt all the provisions of legislation regarding the lighting, cleansing and watching of their town. Enclosing a copy of costs which he incurred in holding the meeting and seeking reimbursement.

24 Nov 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1886

Memorial of the inhabitants of Charlemont, [County Armagh], to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, complaining that [Francis William Caulfeild, 2nd] Earl of Charlemont has established a weekly market at Moy, [County Tyrone], which they fear will destroy the existing market held in Charlemont. Noting that the earl owns the town of Moy while the town of Charlemont is owned by the crown.

28 Nov 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1887

Letter from Christopher Dillon, Athlone, [County Westmeath], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, complaining that a meeting to vote on the introduction of regulations was not conducted properly by the presiding magistrate. Noting that the meeting was called to introduce regulations regarding lighting, cleansing and watching but that members of the corporation contrived to have it adjourned indefinitely in order to protect their monopoly of local taxation. Observing that the meeting was inconveniently held on a Saturday and that the lower orders were manipulated with false warnings of unlimited taxation. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene, fearing that no remedy can be offered in this case

11 Nov 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1888

Memorial signed by 13 road overseers or working bailiffs of County Down, to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, complaining that they have been unable to receive payment of monies due to them by the Grand Jury [of County Down] on account of the non-attendance of sufficient qualified magistrates at a meeting to hear accounting affidavits for public works. Noting that they are therefore unable to pay their labourers and requesting government to arrange another meeting to approve the accounts. Also similar memorial signed by 19 acting overseers of county works in the vicinity of Banbridge, County Down., to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant. Includes legal opinions of Richard W Greene, noting that the Lord Lieutenant does not have the power to intervene despite the ‘reprehensible negligence’ of the magistrates. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

10 Nov 1828-11 Nov 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1889

Letter from Perry Norris, magistrate, Mohill, [County Leitrim], to Francis Leveson Gower, Chief Secretary, transmitting a copy of an affidavit concerning a libel case which was bought before him and fellow magistrate, Mr Crofton and seeking advice as to how to proceed. Also affidavit of Mr Morgan Meakom claiming that he was libelled and mocked by Robert Pilkington of Ballinasloe, County Galway, the proprietor and John Mahon, printer of the ‘Western Argus’ or ‘Ballinasloe Independent’ concerning his contribution to an inaugural meeting of a Brunswick Constitutional Club in Mohill. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene.

26 Nov 1828

1828

CSO/RP/1828/1890

Petition of WJ Heffernan, Clara, [Kings County or County Offaly], to Henry William Paget, Lord Lieutenant, writing on behalf of the principal inhabitants of Clara, claiming that an earlier requisition sent to government relative to the establishment of a night watch was ‘surreptitiously obtained’ and stating that there are only two persons in his town urging for this matter to be carried into effect. Adding that a meeting attended by at least 300 persons opposed the measure while only three individuals proposed its adoption. Includes legal opinion of Richard W Greene.

25 Nov 1828

1828