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CSO/RP/1824/1568

Copy of printed proceedings from 9th session of the Belfast Academical Institution, as recorded by the ‘Belfast News Letter’ newspaper of 4 May 1824, addressed to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, Irish Office, Westminster, London. Recites substance of address from the president of institution, Dr JL Drummond and of the moderator of the Presbyterian Synod of Ulster, and lists names of prize winners for subjects taught: Natural Philosophy, Mathematics, Moral Philosophy and Metaphysics, Logic and Belles Lettres, Greek, Latin, Hebrew and Elocution.

4 May 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1634

Petition of the Presbyterian Synod of Ireland distinguished by the name of Seceders, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking recognition in law so as to enable ministers of their denomination to act as chaplains to prisoners confined in the county gaols, under authority of the grand juries. Complains that the privilege is given to clerical members of the General Synod of Ulster, and of Munster, and even to the Roman Catholic church, but withheld from them. Remarks the numbers of people entrusted to the supervision of the Seceding ministers in Ireland is around 100,000 and notes ‘no Minister of this Communion was punished in any way, for fermenting the spirit of disloyalty and insurrection’ during the period of the 1798 Rebellion, signed by William Bell, moderator.

[1824]

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1696

Letter from Reverend David Stuart, 1 Florinda Place, Dublin, minister of Mass Lane congregation [Presbyterian Seceders], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, enclosing letter from the congregation of Letterkenny, [part of the Seceders Presbytery of County Donegal], seeking timely distribution of the government bounty to clergymen in its connexion. Expresses concern over final settlement of the matter by government since ‘a variety of opinion might lead to disagreeable discussion and produce discord amongst Brethren’.

20 Oct 1824-27 Oct 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1978

Letter from Reverend George Hay, Londonderry, County Londonderry, senior Presbyterian minister of Londonderry congregation, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, commenting upon allocation of regium donum to the congregations of Drumlough [County Down], Anaghlone [County Down] and Portadown, [County Armagh], who are affiliated with the General Synod of Ulster. Acknowledges that both Drumlough and Anaghlone have had payment of the royal bounty confirmed, but the new congregation at Portadown awaits grant aid due to a misunderstanding at the date of the original application. Offers observations on distribution of regium donum and emphasises the need for a fair, impartial and independent allocation under government to the synod. Also letter from Hay to Goulburn, remarking upon the classes of regium donum into which the congregations of Drumlough, Anaghlone and Portadown fall. Suggests period of commencement of payment of grant aid to Portadown and discusses their omission from the regium donum grant. Points out that the congregation of Cork, which has been allocated £25 per year from royal bounty, is not affiliated to the Synod of Ulster, but of Munster. Also a note from CSO stating in which classes the applicant congregations are placed and also note containing some calculations on payment of the royal bounty.

11 Oct 1824-6 Nov 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/1986

Letter from Somerset Lowry-Corry, 2nd Earl Belmore, Castle Coole, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, requesting allocation of £70 for use of the minister and congregation of Seceding Presbyterian church at Lisbellaw. Indicates he is aware that this congregation have a claim to a portion of a grant of £220 recently voted by Parliament.

22 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2008

Letter from Sir George Hill, MP for Londonderry city, Derry, County Londonderry, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, referring to financial problems facing Reverend George Hay, as treasurer and agent for regium donum to the Presbyterian Synod of Ulster. Discusses serious circumstances that have arisen for the Presbyterian church due to the failure of Newcomen’s bank, Dublin. Observes that the bank has received on deposit a royal bounty grant amounting to £1,483 and also holds a sum of £7,000 belonging to the Widow’s Fund, the loss of which ‘has produced serious distress’, 19 January 1825. Also letter from Hay, Gresham Hotel, Sackville [O'Connell] Street, Dublin, to Goulburn, discussing ramifications of the losses to the church and seeking assistance with resolution. Proposes issue of an ‘extent in aid’ to protect the funds deposited in the bank and requests feedback for the committee of the Widow’s Fund from the Attorney General [William Conyngham Plunket] and the Solicitor General [Henry Joy], 22 January 1825.

19 Jan 1825-22 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2109

Petition of the congregation of the Seceding Presbyterian church at Carnone, County Donegal, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary of Ireland, requesting advance of a portion of the additional sum recently voted to the royal bounty [regium donum] by Parliament. Stresses their congregation is the second largest in the county with 137 families and also ‘amongst the oldest’. Emphasises their loyalty to the crown and remarks their minister Reverend [William] Dickey ‘is deserving of more and better support than we are capable to afford him’. Also makes reference to a previous memorial sent for the consideration of the Archbishop of Dublin [William Magee]. Signed by Cochran [Cochrane] Harper, and 14 others. With certificate attesting truth of statement annexed to base, signed by A Rentoul, moderator, and 4 other members. [Contains list of names not given in this description]

10 Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1824/2134

Letter from Reverend David Davison, [Presbyterian minister of congregation of Dundalk, County Louth], Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, expressing desire for an audience to discuss having his congregation raised to that of first class for payment of regium donum or royal bounty. Explains his predecessor Dr William Neilson, drew an income of Stg£50 given by Dr Williams of London, but the fund was withdrawn upon discovery it was intended for the itinerant ministry of the church for the conversion of the native Irish through the medium of their own language. Emphasises limitation of his own income and extent of labours devolving upon him, with a congregation of 120 families dispersed over an area of 14 miles. Also letter from Davison, Dundalk, to Goulburn, extending his claim for reclassification of his congregation under the royal bounty and offering responses to some queries raised. Refers to precedents entered into under Charles Chetwynd Chetwynd-Talbot, [Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1817-1821], especially in respect of the congregation of Cork. Also draft response from CSO to Davison declining his request.

31 Dec 1824-5 Jan 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1824/2192

Letter from Robert Jocelyn, 3rd Earl of Roden, [?Dundalk, County Louth], to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, offering a formal introduction for a Reverend [David] Davison, Presbyterian minister of Dundalk, and relaying his wishes to discuss some matters of business in connection with the church.

28 Dec 1824

1824

CSO/RP/1825/85

Letter from William Kemmis, Kildare Street, Dublin, crown solicitor, to William H Gregory, Under Secretary of Ireland, Dublin Castle, reporting on progress of the crown case against the failed banking house of Lord Newcomen, [George Evory] and Company, Dublin. Refers to case brought for the recovery of £565 due to Major Samson Carter, chief police magistrate of County Cork; and claim for Stg£1,423 due to Reverend George Hay [senior Presbyterian minister of Londonderry and regium donum agent], for payment of quarterly bounty to ministers attached to the Presbytery of Antrim, Synod of Ulster. Remarks that proceedings were blocked by the Court of the Exchequer who insisted a writ of ‘Extent’ should not have been permitted by the judges ‘without previous enquiry as to the nature of the debts’. Kemmis requests to learn if he should ‘proceed to prove these debts’ through the commission of bankruptcy. Also copy of case with summary of proceedings and request for opinion of senior counsel; with observations on base from the Attorney General [William Conyngham Plunket] and the Solicitor General [Henry Joy], concluding that no further legal proceedings can be taken by the crown against the property of the surviving partner, Evory.

14 Feb 1825

1825