Carlow Sentinel 1835. Woods-Trant-Saville.

Source: Michael Purcell

Carlow Sentinel 1835. Woods-Trant-Saville.

Extract from long letter to Carlow Sentinal.

Carlow, 28th December 1835.

Sir--

I have seen in your journal of last week, a letter without date, and signed "a subscriber", stating that riots had prevailed in Dublin Street to such an extent for the past fortnight, particularly on Christmas eve, as to render it dangerous to pass through that street, where the ruffians of the town have established their head quarters.

I beg to reply that Dublin Street has always been, and continues to be, the most peaceable part of the town, and the least frequented by the street ruffians; but it appears that on the evening in question, an individual of the name of Woods, being intoxicated created some noise, (and as a matter of course, collected a crowd) in Dublin Street, when he was arrested by two men, whilst myself and the remainder of the police were engaged in quelling another and more serious riot in the upper end of Tullow Street, which every individual must be aware is the favourite depot of the disturbers of the peace, and was one of the main reasons for removing the police barracks from Dublin Street to its present situation at the Market Cross so that men might be more in the vicinity of that part of the town where these riots more frequently occur.

With respect to that part of the letter which states that patrolling has been discontinued since Mr Trant's removal, I have been in the town for nearly a month prior to Mr Trant's removal, without detracting from the merits or efficiency of that officer, feel it but justice to state that the town has been much less disturbed and rioting of a much less frequent occurrence.

I also beg to add, that either the constable in charge, or myself, has kept up an incessant patrol, permitting no night to pass over without proceeding through every street in the town, with a strong party of police, and continuing the patrol to a late hour.

With reference to the charge of neglect on the part of the police, the respectable inhabitants of the town have an opportunity of judging as to the conduct and vigilance of my men etc., I shall therefore make no comment.

I have the honor to be, sir,

Your most obedient servant

William Saville, Serjeant-Major, Carlow Constabulary.

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ARRIVALS AT WHITMORE'S CLUB-HOUSE, DUBLIN STREET, CARLOW.

Lord and Lady Lennox and Miss Montague from Woodstock, the family seat of William Tighe, Esquire. Mr and Mrs Vernon, Mr and Mrs Arthur, Mr and Mrs Malcolmson, Mr Hunt, etc. etc.

Source: Michael Purcell

Protestant House of Industry 1835

Carlow Sentinel, October 1835.

Protestant House of Industry, Established by Colonel Henry Bruen of Oakpark This establishment is situate in Bridewell-lane, Carlow and at present only on a small scale, but it is hoped, by the blessing of the Almighty, that it may at some future time increase in usefulness.

It affords a home for the old and infirm, a shelter for the honest servant when out of work, and a place of employment for those who are disposed to be industrious.

Washing, needle work, and knitting are done in the house under the superintendence of the matron, Mrs McQuaide, and it is hoped that the respectable inhabitants of Carlow and its vicinity will testify their approval by affording work in various ways to the inmates of it, for we are convinced, that if we really wish to benefit our fellow-creatures, it is not by supplying their wants only, but by giving them habits of industry.

The munificent patron, Colonel Bruen, has also, on last Monday, given the sum of twenty pounds to be laid out for the relief of the most indigent in the town, not merely to those of his own household faith, but to Roman Catholics requiring assistance.

It is indeed difficult to speak of this gentleman as we would wish, for we are conscious if we gave utterance to the one-hundredth part of the thoughts which flow to our pen, we could not express our admiration of the benevolence, the genuine kindness of heart which has dictated the desire to benefit the poorer classes of Protestants in Carlow.

Protestant House of Industry 1835

There was a famous election took place in 1835.

The Carlow Sentinel noted that the article on Henry Bruen was "communicated"; today we would call it a self-promoting Press Release, more than likely the article was penned or at least approved by Bruen himself.

Appears the "gentry" were not behind the door, even back then, when it came to promoting one's self, hence we read -- "It is indeed difficult to speak of this gentleman as we would wish, for we are conscious if we gave utterance to the one-hundredth part of the thoughts which flow to our pen, we could not express our admiration of the benevolence, the genuine kindness of heart which has dictated the desire to benefit the poorer classes of Protestants in Carlow "as they say" “follow that"!

Source: Michael Purcell 2014

Document provided and transcribed by kind permission of Michael Purcell - 2014

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