CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

Embark at Liverpool on board the Steam-Packet for Londonderry

-Pass the Isle of Man-Magnificent revolving Light on the

Point of Ayre-Coast of Antrim-Glenarm, the Seat of the

Countess of Antrim-Sublime Scenery-Promontory of Fair-

head-Ballycastle Bay-Island of Rathlin-Carrick-a-Rede,

an extraordinary insulated Rock-Mode of catching Salmon-

Bengore Head-Distant view of the Giant's Causeway-Lough

Foyle-Arrive at Londonderry.

CHAPTER II.

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Set out for Birt Castle-Illicit Distillation of Whiskey-Party of

Soldiers employed for its detection-Their mode of proceed-

ing-Inishowen Mountains-Local Attachments of the Pea-

santry-Ruins of Birt Castle-Interior of an Irish Cabin-

Inventory of its Furniture-Return to Londonderry-Walk

round the Walls of the City-Its principal Public Buildings

-Column to commemorate the glorious resistance made against

the besieging Army of King James II. .

CHAPTER III.

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Londonderry Market-The Shambles-The Fish Market—Ex-

cellence of Irish Butter-Visit the Bishop's Palace-His Lord-

ship's Evening Parties-His Character as a Guardian of the

Interests of the City-Village of Muff-Seat of Admiral Hart,

the Governor of Culmore Fort-Divine Service at the Cathe-

dral-Reflections thereon-Walk to the Casseno, a Building in

the vicinity of the City-Evening Service at the Cathedral.

CHAPTER IV.

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Journey to Buncranna-Appearance of the Country-Turf Bogs

-Indolence of the Peasantry-Want of good Husbandry-

The Potatoe Flower, the object of a poor Irishman's Admira-

tion-Shoes and Stockings worn more generally by Men than

Women-Village of Faughn, and View of Lough Swilly-

Buncranna-Crowd of Catholics assembled at the Inn, to re-

ceive absolution from their Priests-Mode of Bathing-The

Beggar's Blessing-Benevolent Lady-The Holy Well-The

Bishop's Residence at Faughn-Return to Londonderry-Un-

favourable Weather-The Suicide-Entrance of the Judge of

Assize-Ancient Pear-Tree.

CHAPTER V.

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Journey to the Giant's Causeway-Mountain of Magilligan-

Irish Stages-Newtown Limavady-Coleraine-Salmon Fish-

ery-Craig-a-huller-The Skerries-Dunluce Castle-The

Banshee-Bush Mills-The Giant's Causeway-Guides-

Description of the Causeway-Story of Adam Morning-Caves

of Port Coon and Dunkerry-Return to Londonderry-Brooke

Hall, the Seat of the Rt. Hon. Sir G. F. Hill.

CHAPTER VI.

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Departure from Londonderry-Lifford and Strabane-Character

of the Irish Peasantry-Stranorlane-Ballybofey-Rugged and

Mountainous Country-Donegal, and Castle-Ballyshannon

-Salmon Fishery-Beautiful Scenery on Lough Erne-Ennis-

killen-Cavan-Kells-Arrival at Dublin.

CHAPTER VII.

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Dublin: The Phoenix Park-Christ Church Cathedral- Nel-

son'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 Dublin-

Embark at Dunleary on board the Steam-Packet-Arrive at

Liverpool.

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Appendix: containing a Brief Account of the Siege of London-

derry in 1689.

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TILBEN FOUNDATIONS.

NOTES OF A JOURNEY,

&c. &c.

CHAPTER I.

Embark at Liverpool on board the Steam-Packet for Londonderry -Pass the Isle of Man-Magnificent revolving Light on the Point of Ayre-Coast of Antrim-Glenarm, the Seat of the Countess of Antrim-Sublime Scenery-Promontory of Fairhead-Ballycastle Bay-Island of Rathlin-Carrick-a-Rede, an extraordinary insulated Rock-Mode of catching SalmonBengore Head-Distant view of the Giant's Causeway-Lough Foyle-Arrive at Londonderry.

August 8, 1827.-THIS day, at 12 o'clock, Mr. and myself embarked at Liverpool on board the steam-packet bound for Londonderry, with an intention of visiting Ireland. Our minds being thoroughly purposed for the undertaking, it remains for us to pray for

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