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CSO/RP/1825/271

Letter from GP Gregory, Hibernian Mining Office, 13 Kings Arms Yard, Coleman Street, London, to the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, setting out proposals and making application for opening a granite quarry on common land located to the east and south east of Kingstown [Dunleary; Dún Laoghaire], in County Dublin. Acknowledges that the property in question is vested in the crown, that the commissioners of Kingstown harbour and the Ballast Office [corporation for preserving and improving the port of Dublin] are entitled to the use of stone from the site; and that it incorporates rights to pasture for the local poor. Discusses some advantages to the public should the proposal receive the sanction of government, and indicates the directors will be disposed to attend [at Dublin Castle] for a personal interview . Annotation on base from Goulburn indicates the proposals do not accord with the wishes of government.

2 Mar 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/272

Petition of David Ferguson, Tarbert, County Kerry, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking a situation as sub constable in the police establishment of Ireland. Refers to his own exertions ‘in the suppression of every spirit of Insurrection’ in his neighbourhood and alludes to the service of his father in the 90th regiment of foot. Adds his father [William Ferguson] died fighting for the crown in the Caribbean, in 1808, and remarks his mother remarried a man by name of James Delany, who also gave service to the crown in the 16th regiment of foot. Also certificate from Robert Leslie Jr confirming Ferguson’s loyal calibre. Describes him as a ‘young man of exemplary character’ who has given faithful service to the crown during his time in the Tarbert Corps of Light Infantry. Also certificate in Ferguson’s favour from Reverend [Austin] Martin, Church of Ireland curate of the union of Kilnaughtin, County Kerry.

31 Jan 1825-2 Apr 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/273

File of material relating to an investigation of a number of complaints lodged by William B Upton [doctor and proprietor of the ‘Clonmel Herald’ newspaper], against the deputy postmaster, Mr Mills, of the town of Cashel, County Tipperary. Includes letter [marked No 3] from Upton to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, setting out a complaint against the deputy postmaster of Cashel, primarily for refusing to deliver up mail to his son or other family members, and seeking redress. Recalls various circumstances under which he was personally prevented from collecting his letters and accuses the deputy postmaster of behaving in an offensive manner. Also alleges that Sir Edward Smith Lees, secretary, General Post Office, Dublin, acted in an unsympathetic way and the investigation that followed his complaint was unjust, 17 October 1823. Also includes letter from Lees to Goulburn, submitting the view of the postmaster general that Upton’s complaints [on this and on a previous occasion] were both carefully and impartially investigated and found to be without substance, 31 March 1825. Encloses copy of report by William Fetherston, [surveyor, General Post Office], Cashel, to Lees, discussing the course of the official enquiry against the deputy postmaster heard by the magistrates between 17 and 27 January 1825. Refers to a number of different allegations against the deputy postmaster of Cashel ranging from failure to release mail to family members of Upton, delay in producing letters, and mishandling of newspapers. Provides analysis of a total of 13 charges plus additional complains from 8 other persons against the post office establishment in the town of Cashel, 3 February 1825.

17 Oct 1823-8 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/274

Letter from James M'Cleery [McCleery], Belfast, County Antrim, register of the Lagan Navigation, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, conveying the intention of the undertakers of the Lagan Navigation to provide a full response to a set of queries prepared by the commissioners of public accounts.

14 Apr 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/275

Copy of draft clause to contract [incomplete] specifying the quantity of lamps required to provide gas lighting to the city of Dublin [likely prepared by Messrs Kemmis and Carmichael, crown solicitors, Dublin, for use of the Hibernian Gas Light Company and the Dublin Gas Light Company]. Clause provides for the installation of additional street lamps by the contractor if required, the number not to exceed 2616 lamps.

[1825]

1825

CSO/RP/1825/276

File concerning recovery of a whale off the coast of County Mayo and the subsequent disposal of its carcass by the High Court of Admiralty in Ireland. Includes copy letter from Richard Le Poer Trench, 2nd earl of Clancarty, Garbally, Ballinasloe, County Galway, vice-admiral of the province of Connaught, to the commissioners of His Majesty’s customs, Dublin, wishing to learn how the commissioners intend to dispose of the whale carcass retrieved off the coast of Innisturk [Inishturk], County Mayo, which he claims is admiralty property, 12 March 1825. Also includes copy letter from Charles John A MacLean, secretary to the board of customs, Customs House, Dublin, to Clancarty, informing him that arrangements were in the making for having the fish sold ‘by public auction’ with a view to investing the proceeds in the office of admiralty, but their intentions were altered upon production of a warrant by Francis Henry, and Robert Simpson, agent and marshal respectively to the High Court of Admiralty, pressing a claim to ownership of the carcass, 16 March 1825. Also includes copy of printed notice advertising intended public sale of ‘A Royal Fish’ on 28 March 1825 in the town of Westport, County Mayo, c20 March 1825. Also includes copy of ‘Case on behalf of the Crown relative to the proceeds of the Whale found at Sea and brought into the harbour of Innisturk [salvaged by various persons]’ with discussion of some points of law relating to a more economic settlement of such cases. With observations on base from the Attorney General [William Conyngham Plunket] and the Solicitor General [Henry Joy], concluding that whatever sum remains in hand from the proceeds of sale and court expenses should be paid to the crown, 29 May 1825.

12 Mar 1825-29 May 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/1825/278

Letter from Major Thomas Powell, Corkagh, Rathcoole, County Dublin, inspector general of the Leinster constabulary, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, reporting that police constable Cruess of County Kilkenny, completed an exchange with constable Saunderson of County Kerry, on 1 April 1825. Comments on salary arrangements for the two men and observes he is uncertain of the reason why Cruess was ‘prevented’ from ‘proceeding’ [to the pay list of Kerry] following his removal from the payroll for Kilkenny.

28 May 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/279

Letter from Captain Daniel Corneille, James Saurin and Henry R Paine, [directors general of inland navigation], Royal Canal Board of Control, Dublin, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, making recommendation for appointment of a permanent clerk to the directors of the Royal Canal Company with remuneration of £80 per year. Returns letter from Samuel Draper, secretary, Royal Canal House, Broadstone, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, seeking sanction for employment of a permanent clerk to the secretary’s office. Complains of the ‘great inconvenience’ to the board of the present arrangement under which an assistant is engaged and ‘paid by the hour’.

3 Jan 1825-17 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/280

Letter from Robert Plampin, commander in chief, ship ‘Tweed’ in Cork harbour, County Cork, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, stating he has been nominated as the successor to Rear Admiral John Colville, 9th Lord Colville of Culross, naval commander in chief in Ireland. Undertakes to offer every assistance to the Lord Lieutenant ‘for the good of His Majesty’s Service’. Also draft reply from Dublin Castle to Plampin expressing the good wishes of the Lord Lieutenant on his appointment and hoping for a cordial friendship, with correction at end in hand of Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant.

7 Apr 1825

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