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lord of the dunghill, I do believe that you would be inclined to intercept his clarion" with a muzzle.

I have seen indolent people in various countries, but never have I observed the propensity to sloth so deeply and so definitively portrayed as in the character of the lower Irish. It appears inherent to their nature; they open their eyes upon its discomfitures when they are born into the world; they inhale them with their first breath; they pass their childhood and -youth in the homes of their fathers, in the receptacles of poverty and desolation, until habit becomes second nature. Who then can be surprised that this degrading propensity should "strengthen with their strength," and should act as an alloy to their better qualities? And I am apprehensive, when all has been done for them that can be achieved by the exertion of human skill and the zeal of Christian love, that if at length they are left to act for themselves, they will return gladly to "wallow in the mire." No doubt there are thousands to whom this picture does not apply; who have been nurtured in different prin

ciples, and trained in different habits; who would receive the seed of instruction "in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience." It is these, and such as these, upon whom the labour of cultivation would be profitably bestowed; and when their views become enlarged, and purified from the mists of superstition, their minds imbued with knowledge, and their hearts with charity, who knows what their precepts and example might in time effect towards the reformation of their less tractable countrymen? At all events, in whatever form the attempt is made, the design is fraught with benevolence and upright intention. It is an undertaking, from which incalculable benefits may arise both to the temporal and spiritual welfare of this island. It is a scheme worthy the suggestion of a powerful and politic government, and of the concurrence of a great and liberal king. It is a cause which deserves to be embalmed by the good wishes and hallowed by the prayers of the kingdom in general. But after all, though " Paul may plant, and Apollos water," the increase must be confided to His hand, "who seeth not as man seeth."

We breakfasted at Kells. The church here is a very handsome modern structure; it was re-built in 1811. In the church-yard is a round tower nearly ninety feet high, a very picturesque object. Kells is situated upon the Blackwater River, and gives the title of Viscount to the noble family of Cholmondeley. The country through which we had hitherto travelled this morning, abounds in bleak and sterile hills. The champaign land is generally marshy, yielding a coarse and scanty produce. There are several small lakes, but their shores are so flat and destitute of beauty, that they contribute to the variety, but add very little to the interest of the scene. Upon entering the county of Eastmeath, the appearance of the country shortly assumes a different aspect. Its surface is diversified with numerous splendid mansions and beautiful parks. Its general state of high cultivation denotes the spirit and affluence of its possessors, who appear to regulate their agricultural pursuits upon the principles of the best English management. We passed through Navan, a place of considerable trade, and the residence of some opulent fami

lies. The Blackwater, which issues from a lake in the county of Cavan, here falls into the Boyne. Nothing worthy of notice occurred during the remainder of the journey, and we arrived at the Enniskillen Hotel, Dublin, at five o'clock this evening.

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CHAPTER VII.

Dublin: The Phoenix Park-Christ Church Gathedral-Nelson's Pillar-New Post-Office-The Castle Chapel-Royal Society's House-The Bank-Donnybrook Fair-St. Patrick's Cathedral-Dean Swift-Bridges-The Four Courts-St. Stephen's Green-Trinity College-Departure from DublinEmbark at Dunleary on board the Steam-Packet-Arrive at Liverpool.

August 25.-Ar eleven o'clock to-day we drove to the Phoenix Park. This beautiful demesne is five and a half Irish miles in circumference it exhibits an agreeable undulating surface of champaign and rising ground, and is charmingly diversified with woodland scenery and extensive sheets of water. The Park contains the Viceregal Lodge, the house of the principal secretary, the Royal Infirmary, &c. The Lodge was originally a plain structure of brick, but undergoing a variety of improve