The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-06-27

sIJ-gH ITINERARY ~
tWhatdo think OF Ireland? BeforeI
proceed to ansKer this question: perhaps,
| hahlheferstate whatds have seen Of the
couhtS Oa r ccmpapy lhnded at Queenss
town; thence We came up to Cork. After
having visited that city and neighborhoOd,
we came by railroad TO Mallow, and on
to EiIIsfles, near Che southwest coast.
Thence we returned to Mallow by rail,
and travelled onward 10 Dublin. '0ur
next Journey was horthward and across
the island to Londonderry, by way OF
Dundalk and InniskiIlen. From Lon
donderry,Me went east and north 10 Port
Rush and the Gimfs CauSewayg That is
the most northern extremity Of ireland.
FROM the Causeway we returned sodth.
ward to Belfast. Prom this city we 60 to
Glasgow, Scotland.
1t will be perceived therefore, by con.
sulting map, that we have almost
crossed the island four times and have
gone from its southern to its northern ex-
Iremity. In this journey we have spent
between eight and nine days. II Is true
that this is not SO much time rs could be
desired to enable .ope TO see p people,.
Bat! oi The other hand, Il il 10 Beremem-
bered that Ireland Is not very large
country, and that il has no great cities
besides, and no districts very different
from those which we have visited; and
eighto or nine days II d good while to q
man who keeps moving and has his eyes
open. y3gHl 3lE .g6 -
Nature has done much for ireland.
The scenery Is very beautiful. The south
ern country especially is charming.
While most Of the land is capable Of eul-
tiyatiOn, there are a few fat plains such
as abound in the United States. Gently
undulsting hills are the predominant fea-
lures Of the landscape But was rather
surprised to, see so many mountains.
None q these are very high, but they are
40 common that the traveller is scarcely
vef7p,if Pf, sight et them 7 And as a
rule alt the country, except the noun
tains, is covered with the deepest green.
Most Of the soil is used for grazing and
for the raising Of wheat, barley, oats, po-
tatoes and flax. Occasionally forest is
met, mostly artificial, Bat let the yege.
tationBe whafit may, ithas a depth Of
greenness which can be appreciated only
By those who see it. The mountains when
Of any considerable height are brown,
rocky and barren.
CULTIVATION. Al
Man also has done much 10 beautify the
island, In the South especially the eyes Of
the traveller are often attracted by the
dwelling and grounds Of some gentleman.
The sites OF these plAces are apt to be
very beautiful, and TO show in the sur.
roundings the signs Of tie most cultivated
taste. The roAds'are perhaps 'hnef tiAled
in the world. Built during the famine
for the most part, they then furnished
employment for the people, and now
they are among the best improvements
10 be seen. And withal, there are scat
tered everywhere the ruins Of castles and
abtitys and churches about which history
andfomance cluster, and which, covered
with ivy rand beautiful for situation, still
delight the eye Of the beholder. ,l
PARTICULAR LoeAJ.iTrE&
In some localities there is scenery
which has worldwide reputation. Who
has not heard Of the Lakes OF Killarney?
And they are marvel Of beauty. There
are many spots on earth where more sub.
lime views can be had, but iew!where so
much that is picturesque, and yet varied
is concentrated. Tic Giants CauAeway Ia
a worlds wonder in the way Of a curtos-
ity. Asascene it y disappointing.
THE DARK SIDE.
After reading The above some one may
be ready 10 conclude that ireland is the
best land on earth. Far enough from u
Itmieht be, butitiS not. The conntryjs
contradiction. It is 4 contrast with IL
self. It Il the best, and II Is among the
worst portions Of the British empire. In
deed It consists Of two parts geographic
cally, which differ most widely irOm each
other. Ulster and the North constitute
adiAtinct people. And much that 1 shall
write here concerning the dark side Of
things does not apply TO them,
Many Of The people In the other por-
ton Of thelland are poor beyond desciip.
ton. They are also very ignorant eotn.
pared with the inhabitahts OF the United
States or o. Scotland. And they are al.
Inv to a degree which is amazing. The
prevailing style Of dwelling outside Of the
town Is a hut ofstonec oyered with thateh
and without q floor. The COW, the pig,
and the chickens, al have free access to
the door. In the yard Is the stable, and
very often at the door Is . pool OF dirty
water, where the drainage collects And
the beggary IA Shafneiul or rather most
shameless. Think off bareiooted young
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