CHAPTER XXX
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Present State of the Antiquities of the County of Carlow.
Reign of George III. A.D. 1760, to the year 1800
George the third succeeded George II.
Parliament met on the 22nd day of October, 1761.
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Hon. Benjamin Burton, (*NOTES) |
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Thomas Butler, Esq. |
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Borough of Catherlogh. |
Robert Burton, Esq. |
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Borough of Old Leighlin.
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Edward Nicholson, Esq, in the room of |
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(*NOTES)
We have been favoured by Edward Butler, Esq., Sovereign of Carlow, with
a copy of notices kept by his father of the various elections in the
county since 1761; from which we learn, that on the above occasion
Beauchamp Bagenal, Esq. was a candidate
27th October, 1761, The Right Hon. Francis Andrews
being chosen a citizen for the city of Londonderry, and also a burgess
for the borough of Old Leighlin, in the county of Catherlogh, made his
election to serve for the city of Londonderry.
Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his warrant to
the clerk of the crown to make out a new writ for electing a burgess to
serve in this present parliament for the borough of Old Leighlin, in the
county of Catherlogh, in the room of the said Francis Andrews. 27th
October, 1761.
Ordered That the Reverend Doctor,
Thomas McDonnell, be desired to preach before this house, at St.
Andrew's church, on the 5th day of Nov. next, being the anniversary
thanksgiving-day for the happy deliverance of king James the first, and
the estates of England, from the most traitorous and bloody intended
massacre by gunpowder, and also for the happy arrival of his majesty
King William, of glorious memory, for the deliverance of this church and
nation, and that the Right Hon, FRANCIS ANDREWS and Doctor Clement do
acquaint him therewith.
28th
Oct. 1761.— Ordered— That Mr. Thomas Butler, Mr. Morres, &c., or any
five or more of them, be appointed a committee, to meet next Friday
morning, nine of the clock, in the speaker's chamber, to inquire into
the application of the sum of two thousand pounds given last session of
parliament, to be applied to remove the obstructions in the river
Barrow, from the tide- water at St. Mullins to Monasterevan, and to
examine into the state of the navigation of the said river, and to
report their opinion how much more money will be necessary to complete
the same; and they have power to adjourn from time to time, and place to
place, and to send for persons and papers, and all members who come are
to have voices.
31st Oct.
1761. — The house was moved, that the special report from the committee
of privileges and elections, on a complaint of an undue election and
double return for the borough of Catherlogh, in the year 1703, October
14th, and the resolutions 'of the committee thereupon, be read ; the
same were read accordingly.
3rd Nov.
1761. Ordered, that the committee to which it was referred to inquire
into the application of the sum of two thousand pounds given last
session of parliament, to be applied to remove the obstructions in the
river Barrow, from the tide-water at St. Mullins to Monasterevan, be
revived, and they are to meet next Friday morning.
7th Nov.
1761. Ordered, that the several committees to whom it was referred to
take into consideration the petition of Patrick Ewing, to inquire into
the application of the sum of two thousand pounds given last session of
parliament to be applied to remove the obstructions in the river Barrow,
from the tide-water at St. Mullins to Monasterevan ; and who are
appointed to take into consideration the petitions of Francis Ozier,
silk manufacturer, (&c,), be empowered to examine, in the most solemn
manner, such persons as they shall think proper upon the subject matter
of the said several petitions and inquiry.
10th Nov.
1761. Mr. Thomas Butler reported from the committee to whom it was
referred to inquire into the application of the sum of two thousand
pounds given last session of parliament, to be applied to remove the
obstructions in the river Barrow, from the tide-water at St. Mulling to
Monasterevan, and to examine into the state of the navigation of the
said river, and to report their opinion how much more money will be
necessary to complete the same, the matter, as it appeared to them, and
the resolutions of the committee thereupon ; which report he read in his
place, and after delivered in at the table, where the same was read, and
the resolutions are as follow:
Resolved —
That it is the opinion of this committee, that the continuing to carry
on the navigation of the river Barrow, front the tide-water at St.
Mullins to Monasterevan, will be greatly advantageous to the public, and
deserves the further aid of parliament.
Resolved —
That it is the opinion of this committee, that a sum of five thousand
two hundred and sixty- three pounds will be necessary to carry on the
said navigation from St. Mulling to the town of Graignemanna.
To which
resolutions, the question being severally put the house did agree.
Ordered
That the said several reports be referred to the committee of the whole
house appointed to take into consideration the supply granted to his
majesty, as also his excellency the lord lieutenant's speech.
13th Nov.
1761. — The Right Hon. Anthony Malone, according to order, reported from
the committee of the whole house to which it was referred to take into
consideration the supply granted to his majesty, as also" his excellency
the lord lieutenant's speech, the resolutions which the committee had
directed him to report to the house, which he read in his place, and
after delivered in at the table, where the same were read, and are as
follow:
22.
Resolved — That it is the opinion of this committee, that a sum of two
thousand pounds be given to the most honourable James, marquis of
Kildare, Charles, earl of Drogheda, John, earl of Wandesforde, the Right
Hon. Sir William Fownes, Bart., the
Right Hon. Benjamin Burton, Sir Richard Butler, Bart., Thomas Butler,
Maurice Keatinge, John Rochford, Walter Weldon, James Agar, the younger,
John Gore, Beauchamp Bagenell, Robert Doyne, Ralph Gore, John Digby,
Henry Bunbury, Elias Best, John Sentleger, William Stewart, George
Hartpole, and William Browne, Esquires, or any five of them, to be by
them applied to remove the obstructions in the navigation of the river
Barrow from the tide-water at St. Mullins to Monasterevan, to be
accounted for to parliament.
The said
resolutions being severally read a second time, were, upon the question
severally put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
23rd Dec.
1761.— Ordered, that Mr. Oliver, Mr. Copinger, &c. or any three or more
of them, be appointed a committee, to meet to-morrow morning, nine of
the clock, in the speaker's chamber, to inquire into the state and
condition of the turnpike-road leading from the town of Carlow to the
city of Kilkenny, and into the management of the trustees, and the
application of the tolls arising from the said road, and to consider of
proper methods to put and preserve the said road in repair; and they
have power to adjourn from time to time, and place to place, and to send
for persons and papers, and to examine in the most solemn manner such
person as they shall think proper upon the subject matter of the said
several inquiries, and they have power to sit, notwithstanding any
adjournment of the house, and all members who come are to have voices.
13th
April, 1762. — Ordered, That the committee to whom it was referred to
inquire into the state and condition of the turnpike road leading from
the town of Carlow to the city of Kilkenny, and into the management of
the trustees, and the application of the tolls arising from the said
road, and to consider of proper methods to put and preserve the said
road in repair, be revived.
20th
April, 1762 .—Mr. Oliver reported from the committee appointed to
inquire into the state and condition of the turnpike-road leading from
the town of Carlow to the city of Kilkenny, and into the management of
the trustees, and the application of the tolls arising from the said
road, and to, consider of proper methods to put and preserve the said
road in repair, the resolutions which the committee had directed him to
report to the house, which he read in his place, and after delivered in
at the table, where the same were read, and agreed to by the house, and
are as follow:
Resolved —
That it is the opinion of this committee, that all future boards of the
trustees of the said road, shall be held alternately at Leighlin-bridge,
in the county of Carlow, and in the city Kilkenny.
Resolved —
That it appears to this committee, that on the 9th day of April, 1751,
Joseph Blunt was appointed treasurer for one year, at a salary of six
pounds as the funds of the road could not then afford a larger salary ;
and that the said Joseph Blunt has ever since that year claimed credit
in his accounts for fifteen pounds yearly, notwithstanding the funds of
the said road are decreased since that period, and are now less than
they were on the said 9th day of April, 1751.
Resolved —
That it is the opinion of this committee, that the salary of six pounds
a year, is sufficient for the treasurer of said road, from the 9th day
of April, 1751, to the 9th day of April, 1762.
Resolved —
That it is the opinion of this committee, that the saving out of the
treasurer's salary from the 9th day of April, 1751, to the 9th day of
April, 1782, should be immediately applied to the repair of the road
from Carlow to Leighlin-bridge.
Resolved —
That it is the opinion of this committee, that it is the duty of the
trustees of said road to settle accounts with their treasurer once in
every year.
Ordered —
That the said report do lie on the table. Parliament was prorogued on
the 30th April, 1762, and met again on the 11th October,
1763.
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County of Catherlogh, — |
Right
Hon. Benjamin Burton. |
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Thomas Butler, Esq. |
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Borough of Catherlogh. — |
Robert Burton, Esq. |
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Borough of Old Leighlin. — |
John
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Edward Nicholson, Esq. |
1st
November, 1763.— Ordered— That the Right Hon. Mr. Burton, Mr. Doyne, and
others, or any three or more of them, be appointed a committee, to meet
to-morrow morning, nine of the clock, in the speaker's chamber, to
inquire into the expenditure
of the sum of two thousand pounds given the last session of parliament
to remove obstructions in the navigation of the river Barrow, from the
tide- water at St. Mullins to Monasterevan : and they have power to
adjourn from time to time, and place to place, and to send for persons
and papers, and to examine in the most solemn manner, such persons as
they shall think proper upon the subject matter of the said inquiry, and
all members who come are to have voices.
15th Nov.
1763.— The Right Hon. Benjamin Burton reported from the committee
appointed to inquire into the state of the navigation the river Barrow,
the resolutions which the committee had directed him to report to the
house, which he read in his place, and after delivered in at the table,
where the same were again read, and agreed to by the house, and are as
follow.
Resolved —
That it appears to this committee, that the money granted by parliament
for carrying on the navigation of the river Barrow, has been expended in
carrying on the said work.
Resolved,
That it appears to this committee, that the sum of five hundred pounds
over and above the money granted by parliament, has been expended in the
said work.
Resolved —
That it appears to this committee, that a very considerable progress has
been made in the said work, since the last session of parliament.
Resolved —
That it is the opinion of this committee, that a sum of five thousand
four hundred pounds will be necessary to carry on and finish the
navigation to the town of Graigenamanagh, in the county of Kilkenny.
Ordered —
That the said report be referred to the committee of the house appointed
to take into consideration the supply granted to his majesty, as also
his excellency the lord lieutenant's speech.
22nd Nov.
1763.— The Right Hon. Anthony Malone, according to order, reported from
the committee of the whole house, appointed to take into consideration
the supply granted to his majesty, as also his excellency the lord
lieutenant's speech, the resolutions which the committee had directed
him to report to the house, which he read in his place, and after
delivered in at the table, when the same were read, and are as follow:
Resolved —
That it is the opinion of this committee, that a sum of four thousand
pounds be given to the corporation for promoting' and carrying on an
inland navigation in Ireland, to be by them applied towards making the
river Barrow navigable from the tidewater at St. Mullins, to the town of
Monasterevan, in the county of Kildare, to be accounted for to
parliament. The twentieth resolution being read a second time, was
amended by expunging the words, “four thousand," and inserting in their
stead the words, " one thousand five hundred," and the resolution
so amended is as follows:
Resolved—
That it is the opinion of this committee, that a sum of one thousand
five hundred pounds be given to the corporation for promoting and
carrying on an inland navigation in Ireland, to be by them applied
towards making the river Barrow navigable from the tide-water at St.
Mullins to the town of Monasterevan, in the county of Kildare; to be
accounted for to parliament. To which resolutions, the question being
put, the house did agree.
23d
January, 1764.— Ordered— That Mr. Morres, Mr. Bagwell and others, or
any three or more of them, be appointed a committee, to "meet to-morrow
morning, nine of the clock, in the speaker's chamber, to inquire into
the state and management of the turnpike-road from, the city of Dublin
to Kilcullen-bridge, Carlow, and Kilkenny, and the funds arid tolls
belonging to the same, and report the same, with their opinion
thereupon, to the house ; and they have power to adjourn from time to
time and place to place, and to send for persons and papers and to
examine in the most solemn manner, such persons as they shall think
proper upon the subject matter of said inquiry, and all members who come
are to have voices.
23rd
February, 1764. — Mr. Morres reported from the committee appointed to
inquire into the state and management of the turnpike-roads from the
city of Dublin to Kilcullen-bridge, Carlow, and Kilkenny, and the funds
and tolls belonging to the
same, the resolutions which the committee had directed him to report to
the house, which he read in his place, and after delivered in at the
table.
Ordered
that leave be given to bring in heads of a bill pursuant to the said
resolutions, and that Mr. Morres, Mr. Bourke, and Mr. Le Hunt, do
prepare and bring in the same.
28th
February, 1764. — Mr. Morres presented to the house, according to order,
heads of a bill for altering, amending, and making more effectual the
laws for the repair of the road leading from the city of Dublin through
the towns of Kilcullen and Carlow, to the city of Kilkenny, which were
received, read, and committed.
Resolved —
That this house will, next Thursday morning, resolve itself into a
committee of the whole house to take the said heads of a bill into
consideration. (March 2, 1764, Mr. Morres ordered to attend the lord
lien- tenant with the heads of said bill. May 7, bill read first time.
May 9, bill ordered to be engrossed. May 8, bill read second time. May
10, bill passed. — May 11, agreed to by the lords.)
Parliament
having been prorogued, met again on the 22nd October, 1765.
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County of Catherlogh, |
Right
Hon. Benjamin Burton, Esq. |
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Thomas Butler, Esq. |
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Borough of Catherlogh |
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Borough of Old Leighlin. |
John
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Edward Nicholson, Esq. |
22nd
October, 1765.— Ordered — That Mr. Speaker do issue his warrant to the
clerk of the crown to make out a new writ for electing a burgess to
serve in this present parliament for the borough of Catherlogh, in the
county of Catherlogh, in the room of Robert Burton, Esq., deceased.'
19th
November, 1765. — Mr. O'Hara reported from the committee to whom it was
referred, to inquire into the expenditure of the several sums granted by
parliament during the last session, how much of the said respective sums
remain unapplied, and in whose hands ; and also to inquire what progress
has been made in those several works, and the expediency of continuing
the same, and whether any by them, and which, be so far advanced, as
that a certain estimate may be made of such sums as will be necessary
for their completion; and to whom the several petitions presented to the
house this session, for an application of any part of the public
revenue, was referred; the matter as it appeared to them, with the
resolutions of the committee thereupon, which he read in his place, and
after delivered in at the table, when the same were read, and the
resolutions of the committee are as follow:
Resolved —
That it appears to this committee, that the sum of one thousand two
hundred pounds three-shillings and ten-pence, excepting forty-five
pounds for pells and poundage, has been expended on the navigation of
the Barrow since the last session of parliament, and that the remainder
of the grant of last session remains in the treasury for the discharge
of debts contracted on account of the said works.
Resolved —
That it appears to this committee, that the said work has been completed
for three miles, and that a considerable part of the traffic of the
country is at present carried on by large boats navigating the said
river, and that it will be expedient and very advantageous to that part
of the kingdom that the said work should be completed.
Resolved —
That it appears to this committee, by an estimate laid before them, that
the sum of thirteen thousand two hundred and forty pounds will complete
the said navigation. To which resolutions the questions being severally
put, the house did agree.
26th
February, 1706. — Ordered— That the committee of the whole house
appointed to take into further consideration heads of a bill for the
more effectually amending the public roads, be empowered to receive a
clause or clauses, to enable the vestries of the several parishes in the
towns of Carlow, (&c.), to raise money upon the inhabitants of such
parishes who live within the bounds of said towns for paving,
gravelling, or cleansing the streets and lanes of said towns, or tor
fixing up lamps to enlighten said streets or lanes. After several
prorogations, parliament met on the 20th October 1767; being its fourth
session.
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County of Catherlogh.* |
Thomas Butler, Esq. |
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John
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Borough of Catherlogh. |
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Robert Doyne, jun., Esq. |
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Borough of Old Leighlin. |
John
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Edward Nicholson, Esq. |
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On this occasion, Thomas Bunbury, Esq., of Kill, addressed the county,
but declined a contest. — From notes by the late Mr, Butler.
20th
October, 1767.— Ordered— That Mr. Speaker do issue his warrant to the
clerk of the crown to make out a new writ for electing a knight of the
shire to serve in this present parliament for the county of Catherlogh,
in the room of the Right Honourable Benjamin Burton, deceased.
6th
November, 1767. — Ordered — That a committee be appointed to inquire
into the state of the navigation of the river Barrow, and whether the
money granted last session of parliament, towards carrying on the said
navigation, hath been applied to the purposes for which it was granted.
16th
November, 1767. — Mr. Agar reported from the committee to whom it was
referred to inquire into the state of the navigation of the river
Barrow, the matter as it appeared to them, with the resolutions of the
committee thereupon, which report he read in his place, and after
delivered in at the table, where the same was read.
REPORT.—
Your committee first examined Mr. John Semple, deputy director of the
works, who said, that towards making the said river navigable from St.
Mullins to Monasterevan, the lock at St. Mullins hath been thoroughly
repaired ; that the banks or track-way hath been fortified, by placing
large stones in the front next the river, for near two miles, to defend
said banks from the great Hoods." as well as from the boatmen's poles
from tearing it down, which was the case before this was done.
That there
is a breast-lock completely finished on the lands of Carrigleade, to
pass the great fall there. That there is four hundred and eighty yards
in length of a canal at Carrigleade aforesaid, which is nearly finished.
That there is likewise seven hundred yards of the bed of the river,
cleared from the end of the aforesaid canal, to near the bounds of
Knockeen and Tinehinch, by blasting rocks, and removing the same to a
considerable distance. That there is also seven hundred yards of a
track-way made along the face of a rock, and a wall of eight feet thick,
built to the side next the river, to defend it from the same. That there
is a part of a stone weir, made across the river at the great stream of
Carrigleade, to rise a back water to a proper height. That all the said
work is nearly finished; and had the weather continued, would have been
completely finished before this. And your committee have come to the
following resolutions:
Resolved —
That it appears to this committee, that since the last session of
parliament, the lock at St. Mullins, has been thoroughly repaired, that
the banks and track-way for near two miles, have been made and
effectually fortified; that a breast-lock hath been completely finished
on the lands of Carrigleade; that there are four hundred and eighty
yards in length of a canal nearly finished; likewise seven hundred yards
in length of the bed of the river, cleared near Knockeen, by blasting of
rocks, and otherwise ; and also, a track-way of near seven hundred yards
near said rock, and a stone weir, across the river, at the great stream
of Carrigleade.
Resolved —
That it appears to this committee, that the sum granted last session of
parliament, and the sum remaining then in hands, have been applied to
the purposes for which they were granted.
Resolved—
That it appears to this committee, that to make and complete a
navigation, from the end of the present work, to the remotest bounds of
the lands of Knocknabolade, being near three miles in length, will
require the sum of six thousand one hundred and eighty-four pounds,
eighteen shillings, and ten pence, as appears by an estimate of the same
laid before your committee, and hereunto annexed, to which your
committee refer.
Resolved —
That it is the opinion of this committee, that the said navigation
requires and deserves the further aid of parliament.
19th
November, 1767. — The report relative to the navigation of the river
Barrow, was read, as also the resolutions of the committee.
To which
resolutions, the question being severally put, the Louse did agree. A
new parliament met on the 17th day of October, 1769.
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County of Catherlogh * |
Beauchamp Bagenal, Esq |
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William Burton, Esq |
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Borough of Catherlogh. |
John
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Edward Hoare, Esq |
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John Hyde, who made his election to |
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for the county of Cork. |
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Borough of Old Leighlin. |
Sir
Fitz-Gerald Aylmer, Baronet. |
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Thomas Monck, Esq |
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above members were elected on the 18th July, 1768. Thomas
Butler, Esq, addressed the county, but did not contest the election.
From Mr. Butler's Notes.
18th
October, 1769. — John Hyde, Esq., being chosen a knight of the shire
for the county of Cork, and also a burgess for the borough of Carlow,
made his election to serve for the county of Cork.
Ordered —
That Mr. Speaker do issue his warrant to the clerk of the crown, to make
out a new writ for electing a burgess to serve in this present
parliament for the said borough of Carlow, in the room of the said John
Hyde.
8th
November, 1769. — Mr. Speaker acquainted the house, that he had received
a letter from Beauchamp Bagenal, Esq., who is at present indisposed,
that he being chosen a knight of the shire for the county of Carlow, and
also a burgess for the borough of Enniscorthy, in the county of Wexford,
made his election to serve for the said county of Carlow.
Ordered —
That Mr. Speaker do issue his warrant to the clerk of the crown to make
out a new writ for the electing a burgess to serve in this present
parliament for the said borough of Enniscorthy, in the room of the said
Beauchamp Bagenal.
10th
November, 1769. — Ordered — That a committee be appointed to inquire
into the expenditure of the sum of two thousand pounds, granted in the
last session of the last parliament to the corporation for carrying on
the inland navigation of this kingdom, to be by them applied towards
carrying on the navigation of the river Barrow, and what further sum
will be necessary towards finishing the same. And a committee was
appointed of Mr. William Burton, Mr. Attorney General, and others.
14th
November, 1769. — Mr. William Burton reported from the committee to whom
it was appointed to inquire into the expenditure of the sum of two
thousand pounds, granted in the last session of the last parliament, to
the corporation for carrying on the inland navigations of this kingdom,
to be by them applied towards carrying on the navigation of the river
Barrow, and what farther sum will be necessary towards finishing the
same, the matter as it appeared to them, with the resolutions of the'
committee thereupon, which he read in his place, and after 'delivered in
at the table, where the same were read, and ordered to lie on the table
for the perusal of the members'.
REPORT. —
The committee first examined Mr. 'John Semple, director of the work, who
informed them that he was employed in the year 1761, to carry on the
.navigation' of the river Barrow; that there are four miles completed,
and that so much of the river is navigable. That to finish from that
part to the bounds of Knocknebandilla, will require, the sum of four
thousand seven hundred and forty -two pounds. That the sum of two
thousand pounds may be expended between this and the next session of
parliament upon the said work.
Mr. George
King, pay-clerk, being also examined, as to his accounts, delivered in
his account of receipts and payments, (to which the committee refer), by
which it appears that the remains of the two thousand pounds granted in
the last session, and three hundred and sixty -five pounds, seventeen
shillings, and seven pence halfpenny, remaining of a former grant, only
a balance of sixty- one pounds, twelve shillings, and three pence. And
then the committee came to the following resolutions
Resolved —
That it appears to this committee, that of the sum of two thousand
pounds granted the last session of parliament, the sum of one thousand
nine hundred and thirty-eight pounds, seven shillings, and nine pence,
including fees, has been applied towards carrying on the navigation of
the river Barrow.
Resolved —
That it appears to this committee, that four miles of the said
navigation have been completed, and that the river is navigable tor that
length.
Resolved —
That it is the opinion of this committee, that a sum of two thousand
pounds will be necessary to carry on the said work, until the next
session of parliament.
Resolved —
That it is the opinion of this committee, that it will be of great
advantage to the inland trade of the counties through which the said
river runs, to proceed on the said work. Parliament having been
prorogued on the 18th May, 1771, met again on the 8th October, 1771.
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County of Catherlogh. |
Beauchamp Bagenal, Esq. |
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William Burton, Esq. |
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Borough of Catherlogh. |
Edward Hoare, Esq. |
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James
Somervell, Esq. |
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Borough of Old Leighlin. |
Sir
Fitz-Gerald Aylmer, Bart. |
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Thos.
Monck, Esq |
22nd
November, 1771. — Ordered — That leave be given to bring in heads of a
bill for enabling a company of subscribers, at their own expense, to
carry on the navigation of the river Barrow, and for other purposes ;
and that Mr. William Burton, Mr. Agar, Mr. Thomas Butler, and the Right
Hon. Sir Archibald Acheson, do prepare and bring in the same.
23rd
March, 1772.— Sir Thomas Butler, presented to the house, according to
order, heads of a bill for incorporating a company of subscribers for
promoting and carrying on the navigation of the river Barrow, which were
received, read, and committed.
Resolved
that this house will, to-morrow morning, resolve itself into a committee
of the whole house to take the said heads of a bill into .consideration.
(Said bill taken into consideration on 27th March, 1772, and on the 28th
March.)
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Parliament was prorogued on the 2nd June, 1772.
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Parliament assembled on the 12th October, 1773.
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MEMBERS. |
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County of Catherlogh. |
Beauchamp Bagenal, Esq. |
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William Burton, Esq |
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Borough of Catherlogh. |
Edward Hoare, Esq |
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James
Somervell, Esq |
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Borough of Old Leighlin. |
Sir
Fitzgerald Aylmer, Baronet. |
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Right
Hon. John Blaquiere.* |
* Is
this the person of whom the Metropolitan Magazine speaks in the
following terms, in an article on the peerage?: — " down to De Blaquiere.
The ruined adventurer, who was made a peer (Lord De Blaquiere) at the
Union in order to save his person from arrest for debt, when the Irish
parliament ceased to be protection,— No. for March, 1833, p. 2C5,
12th Oct.
1773. — Mr. Speaker acquainted the house that he had issued a warrant
to the clerk of .the crown to make out a new writ for the election of a
member to serve in parliament for the borough of Old Leighlin, in the
county of Catherlogh, in the room of Thomas Monck, Esq., deceased.
5th Feb.
1774. — Ordered — That leave be given to bring in heads of a bill for
altering, amending and making more effectual the laws for the repair of
the road leading from the city of Dublin through the towns of Kilcullen
and Carlow to the city of Kilkenny, and that Mr. Agar, Mr. Nevill, and
Mr. Foster, do prepare and bring in the same.
[Heads of
said bill presented to the house, on 22nd Feb. 1774. Taken into
consideration and ordered to be laid before the lord lieutenant, 8th
March.]
Parliament
having been prorogued, again met on the 1 Oth Oct. 1775, when the
members for our district remained the same.
6th Dec.
1775. — Ordered — That leave be given to bring in heads of a bill for
incorporating a company of subscribers for promoting and carrying on the
navigation of the river Barrow, and to enable them to regulate the trade
thereof, and that Mr. Burton, Mr. Agar, Mr. Pomeroy, and Mr. Morres, do
prepare and bring in the same.
6th Dec.
1775. — Ordered — That leave be given to bring in heads of a bill for
altering and amending an act made in the twenty- fifth year of the reign
of his late majesty King George the second, entitled, " an act for
making and repairing a road leading from the town of Athy, in the county
of Kildare, through part of the Queen's County, and through the town of
Castlecomer, in the county of Kilkenny, to the town of Old Leighlin, in
the county of Carlow, and from thence to and though the town of
Leighlin- bridge, in the county of Carlow, " and that Mr. Talbot, Mr.
Damer, and Mr. Serjeant Copinger, do prepare and bring in the same.
[Heads of
said bill presented, 8th Dec. Ordered to be laid before the lord
lieutenant, 1 1th Dec.] [Bill read first time 19th Feb. 1776. Agreed to
by the lords 5th March, 1776. Received royal assent, 7th March, 1776.
18th Dec.
1775. Mr. Burton presented to the house, according to order, heads of a
bill for incorporating a company of subscribers for promoting, carrying
on, and completing the navigation of the river Barrow, and regulating
.the trade thereof, which were received, read, and committed.
Resolved —
That the house will, the first Wednesday after the recess, resolve
itself into a committee of the whole house, to take the said heads of a
bill into consideration. Parliament having been dissolved, a new one
assembled on the I8thJune, 1776.
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MEMBERS. |
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County of Catherlogh. |
William Burton, Esq. |
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William Bunbury, Esq. |
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Borough of Catherlogh. |
Right
Hon. John Ponsonby, who made his |
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election to serve for the county of Kilkenny |
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John
Prendergast, Esq. |
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Borough of Old Leighlin. |
Right
Hon. Sir John Blaquiere, K. B. |
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Hugh
Massey, Esq. |
20th June,
1776.— Ordered that Mr. Speaker do issue his warrant to the clerk of the
crown, to make out a new writ for electing a burgess to serve in this
present parliament for the borough of Catherlogh, in lie room of the
Right Hon. John Ponsonby.
Parliament
was prorogued, on the 20th June, 1776, and again met on the 14th
October, 1777.
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MEMBERS. |
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County of Catherlogh. |
William Burton, Esq. |
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William Bunbury, Esq. |
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Beauchamp Bagenal, Esq., in the |
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place
of the said William Bunbury, Esq. |
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deceased. |
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Borough of Catherlogh. |
John
Prendergast, Esq. |
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Arthur Dawson, Esq\ |
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Borough of Old Leighlin. |
Right
Hon. Sir John Blaquiere, K. B. |
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Robert Jephson, Esq. |
15th
October, 1777, A petition of William Paul Warren, of Kilkenner, in the
county of Carlow, Esq., was presented to the house, and read, setting
forth, that on the 18th day of May, 1776, the election for members to
serve in parliament for the said county of Carlow began, and William
Burton and William Bunbury, Esq’s., in conjunction, and petitioner,
declared themselves candidates : that said election was proceeded on by
James Garrett, Esq., the sheriff of said county, from thence to the 23d
of May, aforesaid, when the said sheriff, upon casting up the poll,
declared a majority in favour of William Burton, Esq., one hundred and
seventy one, and in favour of William Bunbury, Esq., ninety two, and
declared them duly elected : that the gross poll appears to be in number
five hundred and ninety-four, of which twelve were rejected, of the
remainder, petitioner had .two hundred and forty-six voices, whereof one
hundred and forty-six were single for petitioner : that as well before
as during the course of the said election, several threats and menaces
were made use of by the agents of, and by others on the part of the said
William Burton and William Bunbury, to intimidate such of the
freeholders of the said county who intended, and had declared their
intentions of voting for petitioner, from doing so; by which, and other
undue, unconstitutional, and its proper means, great numbers of such
freeholders were intimidated from voting for petitioner, and were
induced to vote for the said Wm. Burton and Wm. Bunbury : that several
persons who were papists, and others who were married to popish wives,
and several other persons who had no freehold in said county, who
received and permitted to vote for the said William Burton and William
Bunbury, on said election : that petitioner finding that the agent of,
and others on the part of the said William Burton and William Bunbury,
persisted in unduly influencing in manner aforesaid the voters who
otherwise would have voted for petitioner, 'from doing so, and that such
voters were by such means unduly influenced to vote for the said William
Burton add. William Bunbury; petitioner before the close of the poll
objected to the whole of the freeholders who voted for the said William
Burton and William Bunbury, and requested that the sheriff should take
down such objection in his poll-book, but said sheriff refused so to do
; that all or most of the persons who voted for the said William Burton
and William Bunbury, were induced so to do by the undue means aforesaid,
and also by means of the said William Burton and William Bunbury's
entertaining such voters publicly at several houses in the town of
Carlow, which were opened by the said William Burton and William Bunbury
for the entertainment of such voters, the expense of which was defrayed
by the said William Burton and William Bunbury, contrary to the late act
of parliament : that were it not for the above undue means, petitioner
would have had a great majority of voices in his favour over, the said
William Burton and William Bunbury, and therefore praying the house to
order the name of petitioner to be inserted' in the said sheriff's
return, in the place of the said William Burton or William Bunbury, or
to give petitioner other relief.
Ordered —
That the said petition be taken into consideration the 2nd day of Dec.
next, at two of the clock.
Ordered —
That Mr. Speaker do issue his warrant or warrants for such persons,
papers and records as shall be thought necessary by the several parties,
on the hearing of the matter of the said petition.
16th'
October 1777,— The house being satisfied upon the examination of a
witness at the bar, that there were but two candidates, and no contest
at the election for the borough of Old Leighlin, in the county of
Catherlogh.
Ordered —
That Mr. Speaker do issue his warrant to the clerk of the crown, to make
out a new writ for electing a burgess to serve in this present
parliament for the borough of Old Leighlin, in the room of Hugh Massey,
Esq., now lord baron Massey, called up to the house of peers.
25th
November, 1777. — Wm. Burton, Esq., being chosen a knight of the shire
for the county of Carlow, and also a burgess for the borough of
Ballyhakill, in the Queen's county, made his election to serve for the
said county of Carlow.
A motion
was made that the order of the 15th of October last, appointing the 2nd
day of December next for taking into consideration the petition of Wm.
Paul Warren, Esq., complaining of an undue election and return for the
county of Carlow, might be read, and the same being read accordingly,
Ordered — That the said order be discharged. Ordered — That leave be
given to withdraw the said petition, And the same wag withdrawn
accordingly.
4th May,
1778.— Ordered— That Mr. Speaker do issue his warrant to the clerk of
the crown to make out a new writ for electing a knight of the shire to
serve in this present parliament for the county of Catherlogh, in the
room of William Bunbury, Esq., deceased. '
In 1776,
Arthur Young, the celebrated agriculturist, visited Ireland. In his
progress through the kingdom, he did not leave the county of Carlow
unvisited. He alludes to the farming operations of Mr. Browne of
Browne's-hill, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Jas. Butler of Ballybar, Mr. Bernard,
and Captain Mercer, and speaks rather favourably of the state of our
county.* Parliament met on the 12th October, 1779.
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MEMBERS. |
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County of Catherlogh. |
William Burton, Esq. |
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Beauchamp Bagenal, Esq. |
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Borough of Catherlogh. |
John
Prendergast, Esq., |
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Arthur Dawson, Esq. |
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Borough of Old Leighlin. |
Rt.
Hon. Sir John Blaquiere, K.B. |
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Robert Jephson, Esq. |
Parliament
was prorogued on the 2nd September, 1780, and met again on the 9th
October, 1781, having the same members for our district.
14th
February, 1782. — Resolved— That according to the true construction of
an act, passed this session, entitled, " an act to explain and amend an
act, entitled, an act for regulating the trials of controverter
elections, or return of members to serve in parliament," when an excuse
offered by or for a member for his absence has been disallowed, such
member shall be ordered into the custody of the sergeant at arms,
without putting any question thereupon, unless the house shall inflict
some other censure upon such member.
The name
of Beauchamp Bagenal, Esq., being called, and no excuse having been made
for his absence,
Ordered —
That Beauchamp Bagenal, Esq., to be taken into the custody of the
sergeant at arms attending this house.
13th June,
1782. — Ordered — That a committee be appointed to inquire into the
state of the navigation of the river Barrow, what contracts have been
entered into for executing any part of Tour in Ireland, Vol i, p. 87.the
same, and what sums have been expended and are due on the said works,
and a committee was appointed accordingly.
Ordered — That the committee have power to sit, notwithstanding any
adjournment of the house. Parliament was prorogued on the 27th July,
1782, and dissolved on the 25th July, 1783.
The depression of trade and manufactures, the defalcation of the
revenue, and consequent weakness of the government, had rendered it
unable to afford due protection to the people of Ireland during the
American war. In consequence of this unhappy state of things, the
volunteers first appeared, about the year 1778, and continued gradually
increasing in strength till 1782, when they comprised a large body of
the gen try and yeomanry of the country.
Beauchamp Bagenal, Esq., of Dunleckny, was the leader of this
independent, self-constituted array, in the county of Carlow; and some
noblemen were enrolled in its ranks. It was certainly a happy
circumstance, that, as the raising of such a military force was at all
effected, the higher orders should have become its conductors, as thus
the evils of anarchy, or perhaps spoliation, were avoided. It was,
however, in the abstract, a dangerous kind of proceeding; though, on
this occasion, its immediate termination was not unhappy.
Perfect legislative independence having been obtained by the Irish
parliament, mainly through the exertions of Henry Grattan, the house of
commons was disposed to grant him the reward due to his labours. On the
27th May, 1783, Beauchamp Bagenal, Esq., one of the representatives for
the county of Carlow, spoke in the house, in the following terms: "
I
will beg leave to congratulate this country. We have at last got the
freedom which all the would should haYe— it is our birth • right ; but
in our meridian there is no life without it. Our existence now begins,
and will depend upon what use we make of the population and wealth that
will result from the advantages of a free constitution. "
I
will beg leave to congratulate England. — Instead of a nominal or a
repugnant dependant, she has now a powerful, faithful ally, one that she
can never exist without. “I will beg leave to congratulate his majesty —
he has conciliated three millions of such subjects as must make him
happy — men as willing to be loyal as they are determined to be free. "
I
will congratulate his ministers also. They may now depend upon such
support as they ought always to look for. — And to whom does the empire
owe all this? To a man principally, who is resolved to take no reward
from government. — 1 will not pretend to say he was wrong, though I know
that such merit ought always to be distinguished in every manner that is
possible. Shall everybody have what they ought to have, except him
alone, to whom every individual in this empire is so much indebted, and
by whose example every individual in the universe may be so much
benefited •
He has saved this empire from an iron age and has
restored an unequivocal golden one. By our affectionate alliance with
England, we shall not only be benefited ourselves, but shall see a
beloved sister revive, without any painful repining, or apprehensions
for her prosperity.
In these happy circumstances in which he has placed
us (though I honour every private compliment I may call those that I see
paid to our illustrious benefactor) I believe there is no man that would
not blush to think a Grattan's child might point at a statue or monument
that has often been dedicated to slander or problematical merit, and
say, that was my father's, your benefactor's only reward.
I have therefore a motion to make you, which might
appear like presumption in me, as it is of so much importance to the
glory and interests of this kingdom, if I could suppose that any member
of the British empire would give it a negative; the purport of it is,
that we should take into consideration what sum we should grant for the
purpose of purchasing a seat, and building a suitable mansion for our
great benefactor, in testimony of our gratitude for the unequalled
services that he has done for this kingdom. Were we to omit this, or
should we do it in a manner unsuitable to the situation he has raised us
to, we should be very ungrateful indeed, and never might we expect that
a blessing could attend it.
It must be needless to say anything in favour of
such a measure, or I would not dare to be the mover of it. I will only
add, that as he has left nothing undone that is material to the
prosperity of this kingdom, it can no more lay a precedent for hurtful
grants of the same nature here, than Blenheim did in Great Britain."
Far be it from me to compare even the services of
Marlborough to those for which we stand indebted ; we have no deductions
to make from our gratitude. Without protracting, or any public expense,
his efforts have been timed and conducted with so much wisdom, and the
appearance of such a being on earth was so essential to the
establishment of liberty at this most critical juncture, that without
superstition, men may well record him amongst the most propitious
interpositions of heaven."
He has crowned his work — and under his auspices
the throne of freedom is fixed on so certain a basis, and will probably
be always so well supported by the due influence the public are likely
to acquire under his system, that with the blessing of God there is no
danger of parliament itself ever being able to shake it; nor shall
parliament I trust, ever again be profanely styled omnipotent. I am
conscious I must have anticipated men infinitely better qualified to
bring such a measure forward ; one excuse I have, for it is not the
impatient wish that everybody must have to see such a character exalted—
nor any little vanity to distinguish myself— but as I never had any
private acquaintance, nor private conversation with our great
benefactor, I thought it might come as well from one from w.hom he could
not have any item, as from the most distinguished personage that he is
intimate with."
Virtue, to be sure, is its own reward, and would
know that
our generous benefactor is in his own sphere of happiness, content. But
shall we be content without doing our duty? — Shall we be ungrateful? —
God forbid.
"Gratitude
seems to be a virtue peculiarly adapted to nations that have received
such benefits as ours. It is often neglected by individuals, because it
is often out of their power to be as grateful as they wish; — we, I
trust, shall never have such another opportunity of exercising ours. God
forbid we should let it slip. "To-morrow, after the grant to his majesty
is settled, and after a proper thanksgiving is offered to heaven, for
the happy recovery of our rights, I will move. — ' That this house do
resolve itself into a committee, to take into consideration what sum we
should grant for the purchasing an estate, and building a suitable
mansion for our illustrious benefactor, Henry Grattan, Esq., and his
heirs forever, in testimony of our gratitude for the unequalled service
that he has done for the kingdom of Ireland.' "A liberal grant was made
to Mr. Grattan.
Charles
Jackson was translated to the bishopric of Leighlin and Ferns in 1761.
He was succeeded by Edward Young, in 1765. The Hon. J. D. Bourke was
consecrated bishop of these sees, in 1772; Walter Cope was translated to
them in 1782, William Preston in 1787, and Euseby Cleaver in 1789.
Further information relating to the diocese of Leighlin will be found in
the appendix. (15) A new parliament met on the 14th October, 1783.
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MEMBERS. |
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County of Catherlogh. |
William Burton, Esq. |
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Sir
Richard Butler, Bart. |
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Borough of Catherlogh. |
Sir
John Browne, Bart. |
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Charles Desvoeux Esq. |
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Borough of Old Leighlin. |
Hon.
Henry Lawes Luttrell. |
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Hon.
Arthur Acheson. |
11th
Nov. 1783. — The order of the day for calling over the names of such
members as made default to appear on Friday, the 7th instant, being
read,
The name
of Henry Briton, Esq., (member for the borough of James-town,) being
called, and no excuse having been made for his absence,
Ordered —
That Henry Bruen, Esq., be taken into the custody of the sergeant at
arms attending this house.
The name
of the Hon. Henry Lawes Luttrell being called, and no excuse being made
for his absence, Ordered — That the Hon. Henry Lawes Luttrell be taken
into the custody of the sergeant at arms attending this house.
The name
of the Hon. Arthur Acheson being called, It appeared to the house that
the Hon. Arthur Acheson is now serving on a select committee.
12th Nov.
1783. — The names of the members who had been ordered to be taken into
the custody of the serjeant at arms, were upon motion called over. The
name of the Hon. Henry Lawes Luttrell being called,
Ordered —
That the Hon. Henry Lawes Luttrell, now in custody of the serjeant at
arms attending this house, be discharged, paying his fees. The name of
Henry Bruen, Esq., being called, Ordered— That Henry Bruen, Esq., now in
custody of the serjeant at arms attending this house, be discharged,
paying his fees.
23d
February, 1784, — The names of Sir John Browne, Bart. (&c.) being
severally called, and no excuse being made for their absence, they were
severally ordered into the custody of the serjeant at arms attending
this house. 28th February, 1784. The names of Sir John Browne, Bart.,
William Burton, Esq., (&c.) being severally called, they were severally
excused in pursuance of the resolution of Thursday the 6th day of
November last.
1st March,
1784. — A petition of the gentlemen, clergy, and freeholders of the
county of Carlow, was presented to the house, and read, setting forth,
that the petitioners, sensible of the excellence of our original
constitution, wish to have it restored to its genuine principles. That
the petitioners, with concern observe that the people are not at present
adequately represented; that the majority of the present house of
commons are 'returned by a few interested individuals, and therefore
cannot be said to speak the voice of the people ; and that the trust
which electors repose in their representatives- is of the utmost
importance, and ought frequently to revert to its original owners. That
a reform of the parliamentary representation would add lustre and
dignity to the crown, secure the happiness and prosperity of the people,
and invigorate the trade and manufactures of this kingdom: and therefore
praying the house will take these things into serious consideration, and
pass such laws as shall appear adequate to remedy the grievances
complained of.
Ordered —
That the said petition do lie on the table for the perasal of the
members.
Parliament was prorogued on the 14th May, 1784, and met again on the
20th January, 1785.
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MEMBERS. |
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County of Catherlogh. |
Wm.
Burton, Esq. |
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Borough of Catherlogh. |
Sir
John Browne, Bart. |
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Borough of Old Leighlin. |
Right
Hon. Henry Laives Luttrell, |
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commonly called lord Luttrell. |
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Hon.
Arthur Acheson |
24th
March, 1785. — A petition of the Right Reverend Father in God, Walter,
lord bishop of the united bishoprics of Leighlin and Ferns, was
presented to the house, and read, setting forth that the demesne or
mensal lands of the said united bishoprics lie a great distance asunder,
and are inconveniently situated, and there is no mansion-house yet built
for the residence of the bishop of the said united bishoprics ; that
part of the lands of Lower Ferns, and other lands situated near the
cathedral church of the diocese of Ferns, containing two hundred and
sixty-seven acres, part of the estate of ' the said bishopric, are
convenient for a demesne for the bishops of the said united sees ; that
the said lands were demised for a term of years to James Symes, Esq.,
deceased, who at his death demised his interest in the said lands to
Mitchelburne Symes, Esq., and Robert White, gent., in trust, for the use
and support of St. Patrick's hospital for lunatics and idiots, that the
said Robert White is dead, and the said Mitchelburne Symes, with the'
consent of the said governors, has agreed to surrender the said lease,
in consideration of one thousand five hundred pounds, to be paid by
petitioner for the use of the said hospital ; that the Right Rev.
Bartholomew Vigors, heretofore bishop of the said see, bequeathed the
sum of three hundred pounds to his immediate successor, for the purpose
of buying a lease, or building a house for the more convenient
habitation of the bishops of the said see ; that the Right Rev. Edward
Young, heretofore bishop of the said see, bequeathed to his successors
in the said see the sum of seven hundred pounds to be laid out in
building a house for the residence of the bishops of the said see ; that
the said two sums have not yet been laid out, pursuant to the said
bequests, and are now in the hands of your petitioner ; that the
petitioner apprehends the intentions of said testators will be more
effectually carried into execution by applying the said two such in aid
of the purposes aforesaid, than by applying them strictly according to
the directions of the said bequests ; and that petitioner is advised the
aid of parliament is necessary to enable him to carry the several
matters aforesaid into execution : and praying the house to make such
order therein as they shall think fit.
Ordered —
That said petition be referred to the consideration of a committee. And
a committee was appointed accordingly.
4th April,
1785.— The Honourable General Luttrell reported from the committee
appointed to take into consideration the petition of the Right Reverend
Father in God, Walter, lord bishop of the united bishoprics of Leighlin
and Ferns, the resolutions which the committee had directed him to
report to the house, which he read in his place, and after delivered in
at the table, where they came were read, and are as follow.
Resolved —
That it appears to this committee, that the petitioner has fully proved
the allegations of his petition.
Resolved —
That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petitioner deserves
the aid of parliament.
Ordered —
That leave be given to bring in a bill pursuant to the prayer of the
said petition, and that the Honourable General Luttrell and the Right
Honourable Mr. Ogle do prepare and bring in the same.
28th May
1785 Sir Hugh Hill, according to order, reported from the committee of
the whole house, appointed to take into further consideration the most
effectual method of continuing and completing the inland navigation of
this kingdom, the resolutions which the committee had directed him to
report to the house, which he read in his place, and after delivered in
at the table, where the same were read, and are as follow:
10. The
resolution amended, was agreed to by the house, and is as follows:
Resolved —
That the said engineer or engineers, do make surveys and estimates for
making the river Barrow navigable from Monasterevan to the tide-water ;
(&c.), such surveys and estimates to be laid before this house the first
day of the next session.
7th
September, 1785. — The house was this day prorogued. From " an account
of the sums granted by the navigation board from the 29th September,
1771, to the 29th September, 1783," we learn that the following grants
were made for the river Barrow:
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A.D.
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1772,
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£5,000 |
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1773,
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£4,000 |
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1775,
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£3,000 |
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1779,
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£1,060 |
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1780,
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£1,000 |
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1782,
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£5,000 |
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1783,
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£2,000 |
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Total |
£21,060 |
Parliament
met on the 19th January, 1786; being the third session of the fourth
parliament of George III.
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MEMBERS. |
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County of Catherlogh. |
William Burton, Esq. |
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Sir
Richard Butler, Baronet. |
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Borough of Catherlogh. |
Sir
John Brown, Baronet. |
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Charles Desvoeux, Esq. |
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Borough of Old Leighlin. |
Hon.
Henry Lawes Luttrell, |
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commonly called lord Luttrell, |
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Hon.
Arthur Acheson. |
March,
1786. — Ordered— That the committee of the whole house to whom it
was referred to take into consideration a bill to explain and amend an
act passed in the twenty-third and twenty- fourth years of his present
majesty, entitled, " an act for the protection and improvement of the
inland fisheries of this kingdom," be empowered to receive a clause or
clauses to alter the time for taking salmon in the river Slaney.
Parliament was prorogued on the 8th May, 1786, and again assembled on
the 18th January, 1787.
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MEMBERS. |
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County of Catherlogh. |
William Burton, Esq. |
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Sir
Richard Butler, Bart' |
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Borough of Catherlogh. |
Sir
John Browne, Bart. |
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Charles Desvoeux, Esq. |
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Borough of Old Leighlin. |
Hon.
Arthur Acheson. |
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Edward Leslie, Esq; sworn 12th February, 1787 |
23rd
January, 1787. — A motion was made and the question being put, that Mr.
Speaker do issue his wan.ant to the clerk of the crown to make out a new
writ for electing a burgess to serve in this present parliament for the
borough of Old Leighlin, in the county of Carlow, in the room of the
Right Hon. Henry Lawes Luttrell, commonly called lord Luttrell, now earl
of Carhampton.
It was
carried in the affirmative. "The proceedings of the house, on Saturday
last, in the words following:"
A motion
was made, and the question being put, that Mr. Speaker do issue his
warrant to the clerk of the crown to make out a new writ for electing a
burgess to serve in this present parliament for the borough of Old
Leighlin, in the county of Carlow, in the room of the Right Hon. Henry
Lawes Luttrell, commonly called lord Luttrell, now earl of Carhampton, "
It passed in the negative," Were upon motion read at the table.
And a
motion was made, and the question being put, that the Raid proceedings
be expunged from the Journals of this house.
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The
House divided. |
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Tellers for the ayes, |
Right Hon. Mr. Connolly, 27 |
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who
went out, |
Mr.
John Wolfe: |
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Tellers for the noes, |
Right
Hon. Mr. Mason, |
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94
who staid within, |
Mr.
John Toler: |
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It
passed in the negative. |
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24th
February, 1787.— Ordered— That the secretary of die navigation board do
lay before this house an account of the money paid to James Oates and
James Delahunte, in consequence of the contract for completing and
finishing the locks at Clohasty and Aughnagash in the river Barrow.
26th
February, 1787. — The house being informed that Mr. Baggs, secretary to
the navigation board, attended at the door, he was called in, and at (he
bar presented to the house, pursuant to their order.
An account
of the money paid to James Dates and James Delahunte in consequence of
the contract for completing and finishing the locks at Clohasty and
Aughnagash, in the river Barrow. The title whereof was read, and the
account ordered to lie on the table for the perusal of the members.
10th
April, 1787. — Ordered— That the committee of the whole house to whom it
was referred to take into consideration a bill for directing the
application of the funds granted by parliament for promoting and
carrying on inland navigation in this kingdom, and for other purposes
therein mentioned, be empowered to receive a clause or clauses for the
better regulation of the Barrow navigation.
11th
April, 1787.— Ordered— That the committee of the whole house to whom it
was referred to take into further consideration a bill for directing the
application of the funds granted by parliament for promoting and
carrying oh inland navigation in this kingdom, and for the purposes
therein mentioned, be empowered, to receive a clause or clauses to
empower the lord lieutenant, or other chief governor, for the time
being, to appoint proper persons to employ engineers for the purpose bf
making estimates and surveys, and to empower the commissioners named in
said bill to raise money on the foils of the river Barrow, for the
repairs of the locks on said river.
14th
February, 1788.— The order of thu day for calling over (fee names bf
such members as made default to appear yesterday, being read,
The name
of William Burton, Esq., being called, and no excuse being offered for
his absence, Arid the question being put, that the said William Burton
Esq taken into the custody of the sergeant at arms attending this house,
It Was carried in the affirmative.
The name
of Sir Richard Butler, Bart., being called, he alleged as an excuse for
his absence, that he bad been ill in the country, and was not able to
come to town before yesterday, and that on his arrival the door was
shut, And the question put, that the excuse offered by the said Sir
Richard Butler be allowed, It passed in the negative. And the question
being put, that the said Sir Richard Butler be taken into the custody of
the sergeant at arms attending this house, It was carried in the
affirmative.
The name
of Sir John Browne, Bart., being called) he required and excused for his
absence, being sixty years of age upwards; and having at the table
verified the cause of such reqtrisiti6n upon oath, he was excused
accordingly. The name of Sir Charles Desvoeux, Bart., being called and
no excuse being offered for his absence, And the question being put,
that 'the said Sir Charles Desvoeux be taken into the custody of the
serjeant at arms attending this house, It was carried in the
affirmative.
The name
of the Honourable Arthur Acheson being called, and no excuse being
offered for his absence, And the question being put, that the said
Arthur Acheson be taken into the custody of the serjeant at arms
attending this house, It was carried in the affirmative.
The name
of Sir Edward Leslie, Bart., being called, an excuse was offered for his
absence by the Right Hop. Mr. Speaker, who informed the house that he
had received a letter a month ago from the said Sir Edward Leslie,
purporting that he had business in England, but that as soon as it was
despatched he would attend his duty, and Mr. Speaker having verified the
same upon oath. And the question being put, that the excuse offered for
the said Sir Edward Leslie be allowed. It was carried in the
affirmative.
Parliament
was prorogued on the 18th April, 1788. In "An account of the flour sent
by land carriage and canal to Dublin, from the 24th June, 1784, to the
24th June,' 1785, distinguishing the names of the mills, the number of
miles from the castle of Dublin, the owners' names, the quantities in
hundreds weight, and the bounties paid for the same,"* we find the
following relating to the county of Carlow:
|
Name of Mill |
Miles Distance |
Owner of the flour |
Quantities in CWTS |
Bounties paid
Pd sh py |
|
Burrin |
40 |
Frances Byrne |
2469 |
1651 17 4 |
|
Bridewell |
39 |
Thomas Delany |
48 |
3 2 4 |
|
Carlow |
39 |
Thomas Delany |
535 |
34 5 1 |
|
Carlow |
38 |
James Hamilton |
201 |
13 0 4 |
|
Clashgranny |
54 |
James Byrne |
16 |
1 8 9 |
|
Lodge |
55 |
Matthew Weld |
8266 |
697 3 4 |
From " An
account of the bounties paid on wheat, bere, and barley, and oats
brought by inland carriage and canal, to the city of Dublin, from
Michaelmas, 1784, to Michaelmas, 1785, specifying the particular amount
of each species of grain, and bounty paid thereon we take the following
relating to our county: three hundred and eighty-two thousand, four
hundred and forty- one stones of wheat ; one thousand, four hundred, and
fifty-eight, pounds, four shillings, paid : two hundred and thirty-three
thousand, fight hundred and thirty-three stones of oats, one thousand,
one hundred and fifteen pounds, five shillings, and five pence paid;
.one hundred and fourteen thousand, nine hundred and forty-seven stones
of here and barley ; five hundred and forty-one pounds, two shillings,
and eight pence paid.
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