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them. The regularity and order conspicuous 

 in the general arrangements of the farm are 

 highly pleasing, and reflect great credit on the 

 judgment which directs and conducts the bu- 

 siness : this is well worthy of attention, as this 

 species of care and diligence are too frequently 

 failing points in Ireland. The woods alone 

 afford constant work to about eighty persons. 

 Daily returns are made of the mode in which 

 each laborer is employed in his Lordship's ser- 

 vice. 



Nothing can be more delighful than to ob- 

 serve the attention which is paid to the numer- 

 ous individuals attached to this princely esta- 

 blishment. Too frequently in Ireland have we 

 seen the proximity to wealth rather augment 

 than diminish the surrounding wretchedness. 

 Where a perfect indifference to the miserable 

 lot of the indigent prevails, their sufferings be- 

 come increased by the contrast perpetually 

 presented to their view. A permission to be- 

 hold the glorious presence of the sun, and yet 

 be denied a participation in his genial warmth, 

 would add grievously to the privation. Those 

 of reflective minds who are led to compare 

 their own condition with the lot of too many 

 who surround them, must be convinced of the 

 blessings conferred on a neighbourhood in 



