18 Establishment oj Mail Coaches. 



actions. When government decided on the es- 

 tablishment of mail coaches, many difficulties 

 and obstacles arose, and it was apprehended no 

 one would be found bold enough to embark, in 

 what was then considered a dangerous enter- 

 prize. Mr. Anderson proffered his services ; his 

 established character inspired confidence ; every 

 difficulty was overcome ; and the most import- 

 ant benefits have resulted from his labors, by th 

 facility with which communication is now ex- 

 tended to every part of Ireland. The accom- 

 plishment of such valuable undertakings by one 

 individual is an important practical lesson to 

 the country. Contrast the situation and the 

 means of an Anderson, with the magnificent 

 stations and opulence of the land-owners, and 

 then say, what might not a few such characters 

 effect for the general prosperity of Ireland? 

 Was but a small portion of that spirit, which 

 some great proprietors display in the extension 

 of their parliamentary influence, directed to ob- 

 jects for the substantial and permanent improve- 

 ment of their estates, and the melioration of the 

 present wretched condition of the tenantry on 

 them ; the sum of individual happiness and na- 

 tional prosperity, resulting from so happy a re* 

 volution, would be incalculable. 



Mr. Anderson's residence is on the north 



