The information of Eustace Comyne, servant to Mr. Keadagh Magher treasurer to the papists in Ireland, of their mony to carry out this horrid plot, who was barbarously murthered for discovering the same, and turning Protestant : given in writing to the honorable House of Commons, the 15th of this present November, 1680. Comyne, Eustace. 1680 Approx. 11 KB of XML-encoded text transcribed from 5 1-bit group-IV TIFF page images. Text Creation Partnership, Ann Arbor, MI ; Oxford (UK) : 2007-10 (EEBO-TCP Phase 1). A34192 Wing C5680 ESTC R39381 18391596 ocm 18391596 107455 This keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the Early English Books Online Text Creation Partnership. This Phase I text is available for reuse, according to the terms of Creative Commons 0 1.0 Universal . The text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. 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Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685. 2006-08 TCP Assigned for keying and markup 2006-09 Aptara Keyed and coded from ProQuest page images 2006-11 Celeste Ng Sampled and proofread 2006-11 Celeste Ng Text and markup reviewed and edited 2007-02 pfs Batch review (QC) and XML conversion I Do appoint THOMAS FOX to Print this my Information , Given in Writing to the Honorable HOUSE of COMMONS , the 15th of November 1680. and that no other Person Print the same . EVSTACE COMYNE . Nov. 24. 1680. THE INFORMATION OF Eustace Comyne , Servant to Mr. Keadagh Magher TREASURER To the PAPISTS in Ireland , of their Mony to carry on this Horrid PLOT ; who was Barbarously Murthered for Discovering the same , and turning PROTESTANT . Given in Writing to the HONORABLE HOUSE of COMMONS , the 15th of this present November . 1680. LONDON , Printed for Thomas Fox , and are to be Sold at his Shop , at the Sign of the Angel in Westminster-Hall , 1680. THE INFORMATION OF Eustace Comyne , &c. THis Informant saith , that he lived with one Keadagh Magher being his relation in Carrignisury in the County of Tipperrary in the Kingdom of Ireland for Fourteen Years and during that time was privy to all his cencerns . Saith that he did observe and see one Peter Kehow and Thomas Kehow of Carignisury Merchants who dealt constantly for France , and the said Thomas constantly going too and fro between France and Ireland , bring several considerable Summs of Money from France , and delivered it to the said Keadagh Magher , he being appointed Treasurer by Doctor Oliver Plunket titular Primate of Ireland ; John Brenane titular Arch-bishop of Cashell , and the rest of the Bishops of Ireland , and those great and vast Summs of Money were to be distributed to such persons as the said Plunket , Brenane and Robert Power Dean of Waterford should direct the same to be payed for the carrying on of that Horrid Plot of the Papists in Ireland , for to introduce the French into his Majesties Dominions , and to suppress the Protestant Religion in these three Kingdoms . The distribution of a great part of the said Money was as followeth , viz. to Sir John Pounsonby for to stand firm to that wicked and ungodly design Two hundred pounds , and a great deal more was promised when ever there came more Money over from France , to the Earl of Tyrone Two hundred pound , to Peter Cranisborough of Waterford Merchant Two hundred pound , to John VValsh the Duke of Ormonds Lawyer in the County of Tipperrary Four hundred pound , to John Mandevile of the same County Three hundred pound , to Michael Guyn of the same County One hundred pound , to Robert Low Justice of the Peace of the same County Two hundred pound , to Francis Alcock another Justice of the same County Two hundred pound to Michael Kearney , James Kearney , John Kearney , Morrice Kearney , and Bryan Kearney , One hundred pound a piece , to Richard Purcell of Thurles in the County of Tipperrary Merchant Two hundred pound . This Informant saith , that there was a meeting of Four and twenty of the Romish Clergy , at a place called Cloughnecully in the County of Tipperrary , who went from thence to wait on the titular Primate Plunket to the aforesaid John VValsh , the Lawyers house at Ballyneiry in the County of Tipperrary aforesaid , and consulted together and agreed to give every Judge that would go the Circuit Two hundred pound , if they would take it to stand their friends , and to be Surveyors against any discoverers , and to every Justice of the Peace that would take it One hundred pound . And it was also concluded by the aforesaid John Walsh , Francis Alcock , Robert Low , two Justices of the Peace , that whoever should from Sun setting to Sun rising destroy any of the Discoverers of that Wicked and Horrid Plot , should have Twenty pound and their pardons , and also an Absolution from the Romish Church . He saith that there was Two hundred pound , given or secured to Sir William Davis by Peter Lynsey , and Patrick Commerford for the design aforesaid , he being then Judge at Clonmell , this Informant being an Eye Witness how the Two hundred pound , was secured to be payed to Sir VVilliam Davis , and being satisfyed on what account the rest of the forementioned Summs , were payed to the forenamed persons was touched in Conscience , and was resolved to Discover all their Villany , and in order thereunto went unto the aforesaid Alcock and Low being two Justices of the Peace , and demanded a Warrant from them in the presence of the Mayor of Clonmell , for to apprehend Primate Plunket , the Arch-bishop of Cashel and Robert Power the Dean of VVaterford , the said Plunket and the Bishop of Cashel , being then at the aforesaid John VValsh's House , the said Justices refused this Informant , until the said Justices sent word to Plunket and the other Bishop to be gone , and then gave this Informant a Warrant , who pursued the said Plunket and the Bishop of Cashell to the County of Kilkeney , to one Mr. VValter Butlers House a Nephew of the Duke of Ormonds , who meeting with this Informant threatned him at a high rate and asked him how he durst come upon his Land , that the said Mr. Butler gave his Pistols to one George Lee with a design to Kill this Informant , who narrowly escaped with his Life . Soon after this Informant came to Dublin , and applyed himself to his Grace the Duke of Ormond , and informed him of that horrid and wicked design of the Papists , who promised this Informant a Protection . And though this Informant Petitioned often for the same , yet he was refused insomuch that he was necessitated to go disguised in a beggars habit to the North of Ireland , for the safety of his life , but being pursued by Sir VVilliam Davis , Plunket and Arch-bishop of Cashel , to all Parrish Priests for to make a diligent inquiry after this Informant . who finding him at Carrigfergus above Fourscore Miles distant from Dublin he was there committed to Goal by one Captain Davis a Justice of the peace , where he remained for three weeks , until this Informant sent him the said Davis word , that he was taking the advice of the Fryer that was in his House for to destroy the Kings Evidence . Upon which he discharged this Informant . And this Informant coming at least Eighty Miles distant , an other way backwards for to shelter himself to one Esquire Lamberts , in the County of Meath , where he worked for his living about a Months time , and understanding the design of the Papists going on apace went to one Serjeant Osborne one of the Kings Council , and discovered to him a great deal of the said Plot , but instead of acting as the Kings Council or Loyal Subject , he to the contrary sent this Informant to the Goal of Trinn in the County of Meath , where he remained for 3 weeks in a starving condition in Irons , until he was removed from thence to Dublin , and his Leggs tied under the Horses belly , and then was brought before Sir John Davis Secretary of State , who at the first sight called this Informant a Rogue , and said that he was in Prison at Carrickfergus ; this Informant replied that it was by the unjust means of his Brother for discovering the Truth against him ; This Informant being brought to the Council Board , the Lord Chancellor and Sir John Davis came to examine this Informant , who told them , he was not willing to be examined by them , by reason the one was Sir William Davis his Brother and the other his Father in Law ; yet however to avoid all that they should pretend , this Informant told and discovered more to them than they were willing to hear ; for which they returned this Informant to Prison , who was discharged the next day , but by whose means he cannot tell , neither could he get any protection or safety ; but exposed to the Malice of his Enemies , this Informant went to another remote part of the Kingdom in the County of Limerick , with an intent to take Shipping and to come for England , for to discover all their villanie , but being there discovered was apprehended and brought to Justice Crocker , who sent this Informant to Sir William King , who committed him to the Marshalsea at Limerick , until such time as he would send to Dublin to know how he was discharged there ; But Sir William Davis coming Judge of that Circuit , and coming to Limerick , Ordered this Informant to be sent to the Dungeon , where he continued for Eight Months in a perishing condition , until such time as the Lord Chief Baron Hinne came that Circuit , and coming to Limerick , this Informant could not get a Petition delivered to him , but was forced to tie it on the top of a staff , and as the Judge was passing by reached it to him out of a window , and the Judge having perused it , and understanding the cause of his Commitment was to suppress his Evidence , which this Informant declared often , that would sooner suffer Death than conceal such a bloody design , though he was often tempted by offering him great Sums of Money to conceal what he knew . The Popish partie , to prosecute their bloody intent , did most barbarously Murther the said Keadagh Meagher , who was their Treasurer , when they understood he detested their design , and turned Protestant , and was resolved to discover all their horrid and bloody designs . This Informant hath more to discover , but first humbly desires that he may have his Pardon and Security . EVSTACE COMYNE . FINIS