The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-05
DUBLIN IN FULL DRESS.
Departure of Lord and Lady Aberdeen
from the Castle of Government.
The Stars and Stripes, but No "UniOn Jack"
To BE Seen Floating IN the Breeze--The
Spirit Of Gratitude in the Irish Heart.
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city of Ireland, and to her is conceded the
honor that belongs to age She dates her ante
cedents back to the days of Ptolemy, and
claims to be Eblana, mentioned by that ancient
ruler. Be this as it may, it is true that she
presents to the tourist many days Of pleasure
and profit in visiting her ancient and modern
attractions. Among her many historical monu-
ments Christs Cathedral magnificent struct-
ure whose vaults were formed by the Danes as
early as 1898, was most interesting to your cor
respondent In its vaulted, musty aisles, sitting
beside the black marble tomb of Strongbow,
was supposed to be worshiping, but l was
doing no such a thing. This ancient war
trior, lying full length, clothed in his
full coat of mail, was, apparently,
looking up in my face, which
caused the spirit of Mark Twain
to overtake me with the shades of "Innocents
Abroad reminding me of: rs he dead~ Dead!
Why, yes, 'es been dead these five hundred
years." Here heard the Archbishop of Dublin
preach an eloquent sermon on behalf of foreign
missionary work, commencing the generous do
nations of the past and asking for more in the
future; and this, too, in the face Of scores of
beggars degraded below the most heathenish
heather, that lined the avenues leading up and
even into the very doors of the Cathedral. Me-
thought the most inconsistent of all inconsst
Ancies was a man who in the name of God,
would send one dollar out of Dublin for mission
airy work until her lanes had been cleansed of
their poor, ignorant blo.tsd impoverished null
titudes. This building has been recently restored
by the donation of brewer, who gave over one
O. d. zs-f~
Catheral is another venerable pile erected near
the well where the snake destroying saint bap-
tized his converts. 1t is claimed that in $50
Gregory, of Scotland, worshiped here, and
later Cromwell used it as law court, and James
II as stables for his royal steeds. Every inch of
the ancient pile is deeply interesting, but to
the ordinary modern globe trotters the tombs of
Jonathan Swift and Stella, within its vaulted
aisles, are the greatest attractions. The inscrip
ton on the Deans monument is unique, and
from his own pen: Here is laid the body of
Jonathan Swift. D. D., Dean of this Cathedral
Church, where cruel anger can no longer break
his heart Go, traveller, and emulate if posi-
BILE, him who was a stern vindicator of liberty.
Died 10Th October, l745, in the seventy eighth
year of his age" As we look upon the marble
bust that sits in niche over the slab that covers
his mortal remains we can imagine we see the
sly twinkle in his eye as he posted off to the
printer his Drapiers Letters that punched old
England under the political ribs for her injustice
to his native land. | honor the man most for
the request that ''Stella," Mrs. Hester Johnson
who had been his help to noble works in this lfe
whose name he exalted in his writings, should
be buried beside him, that the fame of both
should fade, alike, in the alchemy of time;
noble tribute to the possibility of pure friend
ship and unselhsh love between a man and
woman without the necessity of marriage GER
tifcate. Trinity College, founded in 1920, sup
pressed by Henry VIII, revived by Elizabeth is
q magnificent pile that it would take more than
the limits of newspaper article to de-
scribe; its library of over one half million
volumes, is one of the finest in the world. About
one thousand young men receive each year the
educational advantages of this richly endowed
institution, but mo women need apply" Is writ
ten in its rules, which, from this, conclude, are
as musty as the stones which compose the struct-
ure 1t is shame that the doors of old Trinity
are closed to the women of Ireland. Near my
charming hotel home, one of the best have
found in all Great Britain, is the home where
lived and died Felicia Romans; but few steps
away is fine chapel, St Anne's, whore repose
her mortal remains under marble slab com
memorating her deeds, while rich stained glass
memorial window casts its softest shades upon
the penitent who enters at that
"Sweet hour of prayer
Thst calls him from world Of CARE
Near by is the birth place Of poet Moore,
whose white marble bust stands In niche of
the outer wall to remind the passer- by of the
spot Many costly monuments stand here and
there, which, with the many bridges that span
che Lifey. which runs through the heart Of the
city add to the beauty and variety of scenes
presented. Phoenix Park, which contains l. 760
acres is one of the finest and most beautiful
parks in the world. Of course every
body must see where Burke and
Cavendish were killed; the spots are marked
by small stones, laid in the shape of Latin
cross. by the side of the walk where they fell
At GIasnevn the great cemetery of Dublin, l
saw the unpretentious tomb of Burke, and
brought away memorials from the grave, which
were given me for che sixpence bestowed upon
the workman near it. The most prominent
monument is that of Daniel OOsnnelL This is
q round tower, 160 feet high, surmoupted by a
cross eight feet high His remains are in the
crypt, under the tower, in marble sarcophagus,
which is SO carved as 70 allow Us to touch the
rosewood coffin in which the body lies
II has been my good fortune to see Dublin in
holiday attire on the occasion of both my visits
here. The first time witnessed the htirdlesracing
or steeple chase OH Whitmonday. 1t was estimated
that 20 600 people were witnesses to this exciting
play. The distance to the grounds, as well as
the price OF admission kept the masses of poor
away and have never seen in America better
appearing crowd than l saw that day. l will
SouleSS an uuSouIy WodkneSS TOT gooQ speed In
horses; had belonged to the privileged sex"
might have been either a minister of the gospel
or a horse Jockey, for could l not
have Insured my eternal happiness in
the fret capacity, / certainly could have
had much temporal enjoyment holding the rib
bons over rapid steeds There were eleven
stseds In the race and AS they would approach
the hurdles, twelve feet wide, which they must
clear or land in ditch filled with water, the ex-
element became intense the horses went over
the hedge and ditch with the grace and ease of
rabbits without SO much as gathering themselves
Hp to get ready for the leap or collecting them
selves after they had made the daring jump l
aver that did not bet on AIRY nag, 5nt being a
stranger among strangers was doubtless a great
help 10 good resolutions.
After the election, of course, Gladstone ap-
pointees were removal for those in harmony
with the Chamberlain regime. l shall always
dnem IL as one of the pleasurea of nv suponner