Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31
SIGHT SEEING IN DUBLIN.
James J. McCarthy's RambIes in u
 Chief City of Ireland.

James J. McCarthy's RambleS in the
 Chief City of Ireland.
 DUBLIN, Ireland, May 16.-I have been in Ireland's capital for the past four days and have found much to ad- mire. Dublin, for centuries past has been the headquarters of every promi- nent movement and event dear to the hearts of all Irishmen. To tell what an American saw in this city will not only please Dubliuites, but also every Irish man who not alone loves his birthplace, contains soul loyal to Ireland's fight for home rule and the not far distant dawn of independence.
 When was in Belfast I found men who laid the claim to be Irishmen and yet they were opposed to that principle which every Irishman in America loves home rule. The north of Ireland is decidedly opposed to home rule. But when you reach Dublin you very seldom find one who does not love to tell of the day which shall bring to Ireland that long looked for home rule.
 But let me tell you of Dublin, the city of loyal, true and patriotic Irish men, for since my brief stay here I have met true Irishmen and found them to be not only loyal to their country's interests, but friends of America and Amerlcans.
 About the first man to whom had a letter of introduction was Dr Joseph Kenny, member of parliament from Dublin. Dr Kenny, who by the way, is city coroner for Dublin, is man who may be called, as we say in America, a self made man. He very kindly showed me many historic places in Dublin. By the aid of 8 jauntine car, a novelty to all Americans, we left Dublin center at o'clock yesterday afternoon and drove through Ireland's famous garden, the Phoenix park. The park proper con- tains 1,760 acres and is a park that is not equalled except by the famous Yellow stone park. It contains the viceregal lodge and those of the chief and under secretaries of Ireland, the Royal mill tary school and the famous geological gardens. The scene of the murder of Lord Cavendish and Secretary Burke, the Wellington monument and other sights were pointed out.
 It was after o'clock when we left the park to visit Glasnevin cemetery and see the tomb of Ireland's great O'Connell and the grave of Parnell. O'Connells monument, a handsome stone structure; is a sight that cannot fail to impress the visitor. Down a series of stone steps we walked to the iron gate that guards the tomb of the great man whose deeds are fresh in memory. O'Connell's body, which is embalmed, is enclosed in three coffins, the first of pine, the second of zinc and the third of walnut. ParnelPs grave, yet without monument, is about sixty feet north of the O'ConnelI tomb. It is on knoll and was completely covered with fresh flowers, the gifts of his many admirers. Glasnevin is a beautiful home of the dead, but do not think that it is the equal of Greenwood ceme- tery of New York. To-day visited the botanic gardens where you can see every flower, plant or shrub that grows in the world. I also went to see the four courts and spent a pleasant hour in that historic place. From there I went to see the great stronghold so famous in Irish history. concluded my days work by visit to St Patrick's cathedral, famous the world over. St Patrick's was built in the eleventh century, and is a splendid example of the style of archi- lecture which prevailed in Ireland during the early part of that century. Swords and guided helmets of the knights of the illustrious order of St Patrick glitter in the sunlight. It was originally built by the Roman Catholics, but Cromwell took it away from them, land since it has been used as a place of
 worship by the Protestants. Monu- ments and relics of early days predomi- nate and truly no tourist should fail to visit this grand church. Here is buried the remains of Dean Swist, and who has not read of St Patrick's famous dean. The place in the floor where he is
 buried is covered by brass plate and
 here stood to-day thinking of all that the famous dean had written.
 Tomorrow shall visit more ot
 Ddblin's historic places, on Wednesday shall leave for London and Paris; re. turning will visit Limerick and Xiii.
 larney, sailing for stsweet home" from Queenstown on Thursday, June 3.
 JAMES J, MCCARTHY,