Lanterna Rally

Author: Thomas Lacy

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 9781230264523

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1852 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XX. WEXFORD. Having, in some of the foregoing pages, noticed the reclamations and improvements which have been effected in the Wexford Harbour, and having indulged my anticipations regarding the advantages that are likely to arise by the opening of the bridge free to the public, perhaps it may not be considered superfluous to say a few words in reference to the town itself. Wexford can be seen to the greatest advantage from the Ferrybank side, and especially from the height which stands immediately south of Ely House. The site of the town may be said to extend somewhat more than a mile and a half from north to south, and presents the appearance of a long and straggling place, its breadth bearing no just proportion to its length. It is bounded on the east by the Slaney, which spreads itself considerably after passing through the bridge, and forms the harbour. On the west it is bounded by a gentle elevation, which affords shelter from the prevailing westerly winds. The northern boundary is formed by a stream, which flows in front of the Union House, and discharges itself into the Slaney at Carcur; while the southern boundary is defined by another stream, that runs south of the demesne of Eocklands, and falls into the harbour. These were the old and the natural limits of the town. The new or parliamentary boundaries were prepared under the direction of the government immediately previous to the passing of the Eeform Bill in 1832. They were marked out by the celebrated Mr. Drummond, who was afterwards Under-Secretary for Ireland, and have been adopted by the government in issuing the new charter of incorporation to the town, under the provisions of the late Municipal Act. The north and south extremities of the ancient borough have...