King's Own Royal Regiment Museum

The work of Henry Buckton Laurence (1842-1886)

“A Few Pen and Ink Sketches in Aid of the Civil Power 1868 ‘9 Irish Elections” By Lieutenant Henry Buckton Laurence, 4th (King’s Own Royal) Regiment. (KO0984/01, KO0078/01 and KOLIB0238)

Front cover.
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Frontispiece.
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Contents.
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"Scene in the Royal Barracks the night before the Election".  Grand despatch of Confidential Memoranda.
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The Military being trotted out at daybreak.
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The Military in a quiet corner waiting until they are "wanted."
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The Military as usual made the most of.
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The Mob have grand fun with the Cavalry who are ordered "To keep their temper."
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Shewing how a rifle was accidentally discharged & the effect it had on the mob.
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"The Field Officer of the Day & His Orderly" Crossing Essex Bridge on Dublin Election Day.
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"Escorting voters to the Poll"
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The Poll, and a good many broken 'dittoes.'
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"The Magistrate finally requests the military to charge softly"
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