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llosstrevor is a small creek, which affords 

 >ln>lter to boats, from which place is a steep 

 ascent for a mile through a fine oak wood : on 

 gaining the summit, an extensive view is ob- 

 tained, commanding the Carlingford coast, the 

 bay, the mountains beyond Newry, and the 

 enchanting landscape of Rosstrevor. The 

 ground here, which lets from four to five 

 pounds an acre, becomes quite flat, and so con- 

 tinues for the distance of about two miles to the 

 entrance of the bay. 



We travelled for a considerable distance at 

 the foot of the Mourne Mountains, between 

 whose base and the sea is a plain of two or 

 three miles ; their endless variety, and fre- 

 quently contrasted shapes, afforded fresh objects 

 for perpetual admiration. We had a distinct 

 view of the Isle of Man, presenting an ap- 

 pearance very different from that which we 

 have of it in Cumberland. The soil is light, 

 and produces good barley, but in general it is 

 wretchedly cultivated : the cabins are poor, 

 and the fences completely out of repair. The 

 land is said to be let at about twenty shillings 

 the acre, which exceeds its worth in its present 

 state, though it is capable of great improve- 

 ment 



