When I read about these BAD GUYS (AND GALS) I often feel it would be nice to see a relative, just so I could advance my research. Forgive me O Lord! Dick Webber NC USA -----Original Message----- From: JOwenG@aol.com [mailto:JOwenG@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 7:45 PM To: IRL-CAVAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IRL-CAVAN] ANGLO-CELT - OCTOBER 20, 1848 - CAVAN QUARTER SESSIONS ANGLO-CELT OCTOBER 20, 1848 CAVAN QUARTER SESSIONS The Sessions commenced on Wednesday, the 18th October, inst., before P. M. MURPHY, Esq., Q.C., Assistant-Barrister. Justices present--The Right Honorable Lord Farnham, K.P., Honorable II. C. BUTLER, Abraham BRUSH, Esq., John E. VERNON, Esq., Joseph LYNCH, Esq., J. B. GRAVES, Esq., R.M., John WILCOCKS, Esq., R.M., Henry Theophillus KILBEE, Esq., R. NUGENT, Esq., Andrew NIXON, Esq., Robert ERSKINE, Esq., James BAILIE, Esq., and John BAKER, Esq. Grand July sworn--William SMITH, Foreman, Wm. Moore BLACK, Henry HUMPHRYS, Robert FITZGERALD, Henry MAXWELL, William S. MONYPENY, Eugene M'MANUS, William FARIS, John Alexander FARIS, William CARMICHAEL, John CLEMENGER, James REILLY, Francis M'CABE, Thomas HARTLY, John MOORE, Francis CLINTON, Arnold PORTER, John MORROW, and Hugh PORTER, Esqrs. Entries--Civil Bills, 730; ejectments, 62; replevins, 11; appeals to convictions, 6. One notice for registry--granted. Twenty applications for spirit licenses--only ten granted. CALENDAR OF PRISONERS FOR TRIAL Winifred STEPHENS and Anne M'ENROE--stealing seven hens, the property of Anne REILLY. Jane MOORE--having a linen sheet in her possession which was stolen from Ellen HIGGINS Patrick TIERNAY--larceny of clothes from Cavan work-house. Rose FITZPATRICK--stealing a duck from John FORSYTHE. Catherine CONNOLLY--having a stolen petticoat, the property of Honora LITTLE. Peter FOY--Stealing six geese from John REILLY. Hugh M'CULLUM--stealing a blanket from Cavan gaol. Bernard MAGUIRE--stealing apples from Edward REA. Philip REILLY--larceny of clothes from Cavan work-house. Bridget GLYNN--larceny from the person of Mary SAUNDERSON. Bernard SHERIDAN--larceny from workhouse. Michael GRADY--larceny of a shirt from John DOWNEY. Mary M'NALLY--larceny of clothes from the workhouse. Margaret M'MANUS--larceny of shoes from John FARIS. Returned to Ballyconnell. Margaret GAMBLE--stealing a pair of shoes from Michael SHORT. John BRIDE--rescuing himself when arrested on a decree. Patrick O'NEIL--embezelling bags from F. M'CABE. Patrick MURRAY--larceny of a hammer from Francis CREED. Elizabeth ARMSTRONG--having stolen goods in her possession, the property of Patrick RAHIL. Jane BAKER--having a handkechief in her possession that was stolen from _____ M'HUGH. Mary MAGUIRE and Catherine MAGUIRE--larceny of six shillings from the person of Mary COYLE. Anne GILCREESTE--taking from the person of Mary MORTON, a purse containing six shillings and three pence. Bryan SMITH--stealing a cow, the property of Daniel LYNCH. Patrick FARRELLY, Mary FARRELLY, and Philip BRADY-- Violent assault, and attempting to stab Philip LEDDY when endeavouring to remove furniture seized for rent. Bessy REILLY--larceny from the workhouse. Anne GAYNOR and Mary CUMMINS--stealing turf, the property of Thomas BOYD. Rose BANNON--having in her possession a frock that was stolen from Mary BAXTER. Laurence LYNCH--robbing Mary BOYLE of two pounds sterling. Francis KEATING--stealing a cow from Terence M'CABE. Thomas FITZPATRICK--larceny from Cavan Workhouse. Henry COYLE--assault and committing a rape on Maria BRADY. James QUINN and Edward MAGUIRE--stealing a firkin of butter from Arthur ELLIS. William GARVEY, Robert GARVEY, and Thomas GARVEY--stealing a quantity of oats, the property of Adam FARIS. John REILLY--having stolen oats in his possession. John FARRELLY--larceny of clothes from workhouse. Rose O'NEIL--rescuing goods seized for poor-rate. Bernard REILLY--stealing two cows from James M'AULEY. Stephen MATHEWS--larceny of seven shillings from their person of Farrel TOHER. Patrick LYNCH--stealing weights from John KANE. Catherine M'MANUS--stealing ticken from John KANE. Peter HARPUR--Deserting from the Cavan workhouse. John REILLY--having a stolen horse in his possession. Ellen M'CULLION--Deserting from Cavan workhouse. John MANAHON--stealing turf from James HUNTER. Anne FENNER--deserting from the workhouse. Anne WILSON--stealing turf, the property of John FYFE. Andrew FOSTER--deserting from the workhouse. Thomas CONNOLLY and Felix McCORMICK--waylaying and assaulting Robert HAGUE. Catherine ARMSTRONG--deserting from workhouse. Thomas FITZPATRICK and Patrick MAGUIRE--burglary and robbing Andrew BRADY of five pounds. Patrick DONOHOE--larceny in the shop of Jane O'REILLY. Margaret REANY--deserting from the workhouse. JOHN BAKER, ESQ., APPELLANT; THE COMMISSIONRS OF PUBLIC WORKS IN IRELAND, RESPONDENTS. Mr. James ARMSTRONG, at the sitting of the court on Wednesday, moved on behalf of the respondents, grounded on the affidavits of Mr. William FORSYTHE and Mr. BROPHY, that this case should be postponed until the next sessions of Cavan, to be held in December. Mr. ERSKINE, with whom was Mr. SWANZY, Mr. COCHRANE, and Mr. John ARMSTRONG, resisted the application, grounded upon the affidavits of the appellant and Thomas CASSIDY. The court, after considerable discussion between the legal gentlemen on both sides, refused the application of the respondents, and directed the following jury to be sworn in the case:-- William CARMICHAEL, John BEATTY, John A. FARIS, Thomas BLIGH, James BERRY, Charles MURPHY, Wm. WARREN, Alex. BERRY, Henry HUMPHRYS, Esqrs. After the swearing of the jury, the court directed that six of the above- named gentlemen should, on Friday (this day) proceed to Baker's bridge at 11 o'clock, to view the damage, where Mr. FORSYTHE would attend on behalf of the respondents, and Mr. James M'KEEGAN, of Belturbet, for the appellant. It was then arranged by the professional gentlemen engaged, with the approbation of the court, that the case should be proceeded with on Monday next, at ten o'clock, when the jury will be in attendance. Ejectment cases were tried on Thursday, and civil bills commenced at 9 o'clock Friday morning. Robert HUTTON, Esq., v. Luke O'REILLY and 60 others. Ejectment for non-payment for recovery of possession of premises in Humphrey's-park, near the town of Cavan, commonly called Mud-wall- row. Mr. James ARMSTRONG attorney for the plaintiff; Mr. ERSKINE and Mr. Magauran for defendants--Decree to possession. SENTENCES. Michael REILLY, jun.--12 months' hard labour. John MURPHY, Edward MURPHY, James MURPHY, and Thomas REILLY--6 months' hard labour each. Patrick CONLAN--two months' hard labour. Michael REILLY, sen.--one month's hard labour. All convicted of a riot and assault on Hugh SMITH. Philip M'CONNELL--24 hour's imprisonment--rescue and assault on Peter M'DONALD, poor rate collector. Thomas BENNETT, Joseph BENNETT, and Richard BENNET-- each 1 month's hard labour and 40s. fine to Catherine LEE, prosecutrix, and in default of payment, each 2 months longer. All convicted of riot and assault on Catherine, John and Thomas LEE; also forcible possession. James TEEVAN--24 hours's imprisonment--assault of Hugh REILLY, and rescue of oats seized for rent and arrears. Bernard SHERIDAN--larceny from Cavan workhouse--3 months' hard labour from committal. Humphrey PARKER--like offence--like rule. Philip REILLY--like offence--like rule. Peter HARPUR--like offence-- like rule. Patrick TIERNEY--like offence--6 months' ditto. Philip REILLY--like offence-3 months' ditto. John FARRELLY--like offence--like rule. Thomas FITZPATRICK--like offence--like rule. Elenor M'CULLAGH--Same. Elizabeth REILLY--Same. Thomas BRADY--Same. Margaret REANY--Same. Catherine ARMSTRONG--Same. Andrew FOSTER--Same. Anne FENNER--Same. Hugh M'CULLUM--Same. Bridget GLYNNE--larceny from the person of Mary SAUNDERSON-- two months hard labour. Michael GRADY--larceny of goods, the property of Mr. John DOWNEY--two months' hard labour. James QUINN and Edward MAGUIRE--larceny of butter, the property of Mr. ELLIS--each seven years' transportation. Hugh KEIRNAN--assault on George BIGGER--three months' imprisonment. Catherine CONNELLY--larceny of goods, the property of Honora LITTLE--one week's imprisonment. Francis KEATING--larceny of a cow, the property of Terence M'CABE-- six months' hard labour. Jane Anne BAKER--larceny of wearing apparel, the property of Wm. M'VEA--two months' hard labour Winnifred STEPHENS and Anne M'ENROE--larceny of fowl, the property of Mary Anne LITTLE--each one fortnight hard labour. Rose BANNON--larceny of wearing apparel, the property of James BAXTER--seven years' transportation. Elizabeth ARMSTRONG--larceny of goods from Patt RAHILL--one month's hard labour. Margaret GAMBLE--larceny of a pair of shoes, the property of Michael SHORT, one week's imprisonment. Mary M'NALLY--larceny of four sheets from Bailinagh fever hospital-- one month's hard labour. Catherine MAGUIRE--larceny from the personof Mary COYLE--six months' hard labour. Mary MAGUIRE--receiving stolen goods--six months' hard labour. Catherine M'MANUS--larceny of linen, the property of Mr. John KANE-- two months' hard labour. Patrick LYNCH--larceny of weights, the property of Mr. JOhn KANE-- two months' hard labour. Stephen MATTHEWS--larceny--two years' transportation. John HUNTER--larceny of turf, the property of Jas. HUNTER-- one month's hard labour. Patrick DONOHOE--burglary and robbery from the dwelling house of Hugh M'CULLUM--seven years' transportation. Henry COYLE--assault--eighteen months' imprisonment, the first and last weeks to be whipt in public in the gaol. =================================================== County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project