328 Approach to Newry. 



up the hills to a great height ; the population 

 appeared to be considerable, and alb the cabins 

 were white-washed ; this gives them a sightly 

 appearance, and to the whole scene an interest- 

 ing and animating character. 



The approach to Newry is very fine ; part of 

 it is built on the side of a hill, and part on the 

 banks of the Black Water. A lock two miles 

 below the town assists the navigation, and 

 forms a connection with the canal communicat- 

 ing with Lough Neagh. Vessels of consider- 

 able size are obliged to discharge a part, or 

 the whole of their cargoes at Warren's Point, 

 four miles below the entrance into the canal. 



Within a few years the improvements in 

 Newry have been considerable : the town has 

 the appearance of opulence, and in the pursuit 

 of trade and business many appeared to be 

 earnestly engaged. The entrance to most of 

 the considerable towns is through a painful 

 accumulation of poverty here it is otherwise. 

 The new buildings are numerous ; a handsome 

 church is nearly completed. By the canal are 

 brought down great quantities of grain, much 

 of which is exported to England ; and it has 

 latterly formed a considerable branch of the 

 commerce of the place. 



