CHAPTER XIV.

CITY OF DERRY.

Historic Outline-Ancient Name-Sir H. Dockwra-Building of the City in 1600-Its Destruction, 1608-Irish Society's CharterForfeiture Rebellion of 1641-Seige in 1689-Music of "No Surrender"-Ancient Cannon-Roaring Meg-Walker-His DeathThe Exchange-The Cathedral-Rev. W. Hamilton-The Bishop's Palace Churches, &c.-Foyle College-Gwyn's School-Custom House County Gaol-Lunatic Asylum-Infirmary and Fever Hospital-Port of Derry-Lough Foyle-Comparative view of the progress of Belfast and Derry.

THERE is not upon the page of British history the name of a town more worthy of honourable mention than that of the maiden city of Derry. Its gallant and successful defence by the 'Prentice Boys in 1688 has been the theme of admiration ever since the event, and the important results which followed render it one of those special instances of the proof of a superintending Provi dence which can be traced so often in the affairs of nations. The tourist reaches this renowned spot with a feeling of heightened curiosity, commensurate with his appreciation of the blessings of civil and religious liberty, both of which were mainly secured by the issue of the contest carried on beneath the walls of this place during the Revolution of 1688.