The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-05
THE DUBLIN CELEBRATION.
CHANGES IN THE IRISH CAFITAL-THE PREPA-
RAT1oNs-A MONSTER PROFESSIONAL M
MENsE ATTENDANCE EXPECTED.

CHANGES IN THE IRISH CAFITAL-THE PREPA-
RATIoNs-A MONSTER PROFESSIONAL M
MENsE ATTENDANCE EXPECTED.
DUBLIN. July "a 1879
As the time draws near when the Green isle
Will commemorate the centenary OF the birth
Of OF the noblest men that ever labored
in the cause Of nation the interest in the forth
coming celebration to be held in tue Irish capital
increases to sucn an extent that all other sub
jects are forgotten or laid aside for the moment.
You can see 1t in the shop windows, where the
well known features OF the great Lberator appear
in the most varied companionshtp; now amid silks
and poplins, again lanked by pyramids OF tea and
coffee and sugar; here surrounded by crowd or
1unny little clockssan ticking away for dear life;
there peeping out from behind formidable array
Of hats. Even the sidewalk vendors at the bridges
decorate their sails win cheap Autographs OF
o'Connel, ald along the 1uays, where the long
lines OF book stalls extend the same rugged, good
humored countenance Ia seen. Seldom in the
troublous scenes Of tho worlds history Is
found man occupying most prominent
position who lett behind MIN a memory
so free from all faint mat even his bitter
est political opponents united with his most
devoted friends In doing honor to him after
death. There is spirit OF emulation among all
parties and classes here to render celebration
of the forthcoming centenary worthy OF the great
patriot and statesman. 1t Is feeling akin to
that which Will be exhibited in such grand pro-
portions at Philadelphia by the American nation
next year; Tor the Lifelong iabors OF O'Connell
were devoted to the welfare of his country, and
his fellow counirymen have pardonapc pride in
the ustre OF bis name, ike taat which you Take in
Americas representative patriot, Washington.
1t is not to be wondered at, therefore. that the
preparations going on Tor the great celebration
are CT the most ample and varied Kind.
large number OF visitors from New York are
expected to take part in the celebration, and let
ters nave been received by the committee to the
effect that there will be delegation OF Celts from
the North of England. Lancashire VIII send quite
host OF lrshmen. aud 1t Is said that special
steamers arc being chartered to convey them
across the Channel. France aud Germany will
also be represented on this memorable occ IsIon.
DUBLIN AS 1T WAS AND AS 1T Is.
These OF our compatrlos abroad VINO recollect
the Irish capital during the troublous times OF
'4S will be grat1ed on Tevisiting it to flnd many
important changes and reforms and evidences OF
real prosperity. The American rineMen VINO have
visited US recently were very iavoraby impressed
with tue appearance or our city, and expressed
themselves In very eulogislic terms. The signs OF
Improvement at present, In contrast with the pc
Rod OF young Ireland" are quite abundant.
The trade OF the port mas increased TO consider
able extent. A quarter OF u century ago visitor
would De painfully surprised at the desolate APP
pearance OF the North Wall. From the bridge at
the Midland Great Western Company's Ltney
terminus to the lighthouse at Halpin's Pool which
has Teen since removed, there was scarcely more
river life tnan the single English steam packet or
o stray American bark. Now tho quay Is most
crowded from this point. ana new sea wall has
been begun, which is occupied by trading vessels
as fast 1t is being Dullt and VIII, doubtless In
time extend almost az lar as the harbor bar.
There were IN as no railways carrying goods and
cattle direct to the quays from every part OF Ire
land, as Will be the case before The present year
Is closed. Tne small and shallow chambers ol the
Custom House were the sole representatives OF
our cocks There were stores ana quays he
yond the wooden bridge over the canal, ana the
GROUND Dey ond was waste. Now every loot oil 1t
Is occupied by magnificent buildings
Tnere are important changes IN tue city itself
that must attract the attention OF the returning
o'Counenits. Trinity College ana tue old Parlia.