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CSO/RP/1825/53

Petition of Arthur Annesley, Sir Augustus Warren, William Henry Moore Hodder, William Henry Worth Newenham, Joseph Deane Freeman, Savage French, Justin McCarty, Edward Wallis Hoare, Thomas George French, William Henry Herrick, Clement John Foster and Reverend Somers Payne, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting advance from the Consolidated Fund of £8,300 to be applied to the construction of bridewells in the towns of Mallow, Middleton, Kanturk, Macroom, Bantry, Skibbereen, Clonakilty, Bandon, Dunmanway and Charleville. Directs the money should be sent to James Delacour, treasurer of County Cork, and indicates the county grand jury have agreed to repay the grant in 12 instalments. Signed below by 10 of the commissioners for erection of bridewells in County Cork.

[1825]

1825

CSO/RP/1825/62

Letter from Lieutenant General Quin John Freeman and Robert Gregory, commissioners of Board of Works, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, conveying a favourable report on plans, specifications and estimates for the construction of bridewells in the towns of Mallow, Middleton, Kanturk, Macroom, Bantry, Skibbereen, Clonakilty, Bandon, Dunmanway and Charleville in County Cork. Encloses copy letter from Francis Johnston, architect and inspector of civil buildings, Architect's Office, Dublin Castle, to Robert Robinson, assistant secretary, Board of Works, indicating that himself and Major Benjamin Blake Woodward, inspector general of prisons for the southern district, have made a full appraisal of plans and estimates for the proposed new jails in County Cork, and consider them acceptable and ‘well adapted’ for the intended purpose.

20 Jan 1825-27 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/200

Report on the southern district of Ireland with details of work carried on at public expense during the year 1824 on roads and bridges in counties Cork, Limerick, and Kerry, by Richard Griffiths, civil engineer [southern district], Dublin. Remarks upon extent of work and stresses its economic and social value: ‘new houses of a better description are built, farms are drained, and in many cases manured with lime drawn from a distance’. Comments favourable on improvements in Newmarket and at Kanturk where the old distillery has been renovated, houses constructed and an inn built. Discusses some difficulties in executing the work, such as giving a fair allocation of employment to the labouring classes, plus the issue of procuring suitable stone. Refers to progress of principle lines of road from Newmarket to Listowel, from Newmarket to Charleville, and from Newcastle to Castleisland, and suggests propriety of making a forth line between Castleisland and Newmarket, Kanturk and Dromagh. Also comments on work undertaken on the road from Macroom to Glenflesk, the road through the Bogra Mountains, the road from Bantry to Skibbereen, the road from Limerick to Tralee, and the road through the vale of Arraglyn [Araglyn]; also mentions work in his district being completed by private contractors: the road from Castletown via Berehaven to Glengarriff, the road from Killarney to Kenmare, the road from Tralee to Dingle, plus work on the bridge over River Feale at Listowel. Incorporates at back of report an ‘Estimate of the Expense of completing the several Works that have been commenced in the Southern District under the 3rd George the 4th Chapter 34’.

20 Feb 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/205

Letter from [George] Lawler Lynch, 15 George’s Place, Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, requesting extension of leave of absence for Stephen Burke, chief of police at Bantry, County Cork, for a period of 6 weeks. Indicates as heir and former manager to an estate in County Galway, Burke’s defence of family interests in the court of equity will be vital. Notes his mother, Mrs Cath[erine] Burke, of Stow [?Stowlin], County Galway, on account of her advanced years, is unable to provide the information required for a defence.

8 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/277

File of material relating to a dispute between Lieutenant J Boileau, inspecting commander of the coast guard, and Captain Morty O’Sullivan, magistrate, and the police of Castletown, Berehaven, County Cork. Includes letter from Boileau, Castletown, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, stating his objection to the arbitrary rule of O’Sullivan and to the unlawful conduct of the local police constabulary, especially that of Mr Coote, chief constable. Alleges on a number of occasions the police placed in prison those accused of relatively minor offences and contends that O’Sullivan’s speech is ‘so gross, that it would deter a gentleman from appearing before him’ as magistrate. Claims to be a person of ‘pacific disposition’ and requests intervention of government to correct the abuses complained of, 17 March 1825. Also includes copy letter from O’Sullivan to William H Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, defending his own behaviour and that of the police of Castletown. Remarks that members of the coast guard are treated in the same way as any other person under the law. He casts doubt over Boileau’s attitude to the duties of the police and magistracy, 20 March 1825. Also includes copy letter from Maxwell J Blacker, barrister, Dublin, to Gregory, inclosing copy proceedings of investigation of charges against the magistrate and police on foot of charges raised by Boileau. Indicates the public inquiry heard in Bantry, County Cork, on 16 April 1825, brought into consideration a total of 11 charges, and led to a verdict of improper behaviour by the police. Annotation from Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant [on back of Blacker’s letter], advises ‘I think it would be the best course to remove the Chief Constable with the whole party [of police]’ from the district, 16; 27 April 1825.

26 Nov 1824-14 May 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/309

Petition of Michael Harrington, [late of Bantry], County Gaol [debtor’s side], Cork, County Cork, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking release from gaol on grounds of ill health and to provide support to his wife and 5 children. Claims to have been arrested on 2 December 1823 for contempt of the Court of Chancery and complains of a very unpleasant transmission to jail by carriage. Remarks he has served a period of 17 months in jail and continues to be afflicted with an asthma condition. Also alludes to being wrongfully deprived of a property while confined and notes having a favourable opinion on the matter from Richard Pennefather, 4th baron of Irish Court of Exchequer. With certificate written overleaf confirming Harrington’s poor state of health, signed by Richard Maguire, physician and surgeon, Cork City Gaol. Also annotation on back from John Sealy Townsend, King’s Counsel and legal advisor to the Chief Secretary’s Office, advising that application for redress be made to the Chancellor of Ireland [Thomas Manners-Sutton, Lord Manners] as the Lord Lieutenant has no power to offer relief.

9 May 1825-11 May 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/411

Letter from Alfred Taylor, 4 Chatham Street, Dublin, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, enclosing memorial from William Hobbs, attorney, Cork, County Cork, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, requesting settlement of fees for his attendance on behalf of the crown at court sessions held in Macroom and Bantry, both in the west riding of County Cork. Encloses account of labour connected with the prosecution of Patrick Denaly and Cornelius Croneen, for an assault on James Stott, sergeant, and James McLoghnan, private, both of the 29th regiment of foot, at Inchegeelah [Inchigeelagh]; work carried out at Macroom on 28 December 1824, with detail of professional fees amounting to £7 7s 1d. Also encloses account of labour connected with the prosecution of Patrick Donoghue, Patrick Crowley, Cornelius Lynch and Cornelius Murphy, who were charged with riot and assault against William Walton, police constable, and Thomas Finny and Richard Holt, both privates with the 29th regiment of foot; work carried out at Bantry on 23 February 1825, with detail of professional fees amounting to £7 7s 1d.

28 Dec 1824-29 Apr 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/438

Letter from Hosiga [Hosea] Connell, Bantry, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, seeking further information on the government scheme of emigration to Canada [British North America]. Remarks that application were made to him on the subject in the past but was unable to direct them to the proper authority. Stresses his hope of being of some assistance to his own community for, he observes, there is ‘no part of Ireland where the people are so destitute of employment’.

1 Apr 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/440

Letter from J Norcott, Bantry, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, complaining of a local priest’s part in collecting rent for the Roman Catholic Association. Reflects on the negative reaction by Reverend Walsh, parish priest, to the attendance of a number of his parishioner at a meeting of the Church Missionary Society in the [Church of Ireland] parish church of Clonakilty. Walsh, it is reported, alleged the ‘intention of the meeting was to Proselyte Roman Catholics’ and at mass on the following Sunday he ‘levied a fine from the alter of a half crown’ on each person who attended, with the money being subscribed to the Catholic rent. Claims this local incident contradicts the statement of Sir Henry Parnell, MP for Queen’s County [County Laois; Leix], given before Parliament on 10 February. On this occasion, Parnell clearly stated that no priest is personally involved in the collection of the Catholic rent, nor acting as treasurer. Norcott also refers to the stiff opposition he faced in the collection of his rent from tenants, who came out in force to prevent his acting to distrain; their behaviour, he attributes to the baneful influences of the Catholic rent. Comments further on the ‘astonishing and alarming’ impression made on many of the lower orders, who seem to believe their contributions to the rent will quickly bring emancipation, independence and a redistribution of land.

17 Feb 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/613

Letter from Richard Griffith, Tralee, County Kerry, civil engineer overseeing public works schemes, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, referring to proposed roads between Kenmare and Bantry, County Cork, and from Hospital to the city of Limerick, and recommending preparation of a survey and estimate of cost. Remarks as yet, neither grand jury have made a presentment for the intended roads, 5 June 1825. Also letter from Griffith, Mallow, County Cork, to Gregory, reporting that a survey of the road between Kenmare and Bantry is wanting. He considers the cost will be in region of £8,000 and notes that the Marquis Lansdowne [Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice] is prepared to advance a sum of £500 towards the construction of a new bridge at the harbour of Kenmare, 18 May 1825. Also letter from Griffith, Mallow, to Gregory, acknowledging application from the grand jury of Limerick requesting a survey of the proposed road between Hospital and Limerick city. Gives his approval to the request which can be carried out as an extension to an existing survey of a road from Mitchelstown, County Cork, 19 May 1825.

18 May 1825-5 Jun 1825

1825