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 THE LIBRARY 
 
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 THE UNIVERSITY 
 
 OF CALIFORNIA 
 LOS ANGELES

 
 THE 
 
 POETICAL WORKS 
 
 OF 
 
 ROBERT YOUNG, 
 
 OF LONDONDERRY, 
 
 COMPRISING 
 
 jistoriral, Agricultural, aub PiscdJmuous |)aents an& $ongs, 
 
 WITH COPIOUS NOTES. 
 
 DEDICATED, BY PERMISSION, 
 
 TO THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF EMISXILLEN. 
 
 " Deeds often die however nobly done — 
 
 The thoughts of men do in themselves decay ; 
 But acts, when brought in vivid verse to run, 
 On memory's fair tablet firmly stay, 
 Nor can by streams of time be washed away. 
 So great and good uieo Poets always cherish, 
 Who suffer not their memory to perish." 
 —Spatter's KtiitM of Time. 
 
 \ 
 
 LONDONDERRY : 
 PRINTED FOR THE AUTHOR AT THE "GUARDIAN'' OFFICE; 
 
 AND PUBLISHED BY MESSRS. JOHN AND JAMES HEMPTON, DERBY ; 
 AND MESSRS. HODGES, SMITH, AND CO., DUBLIN. 
 
 1863.
 
 ' 
 
 TO THB 
 
 RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF ENNISKILLEN, 
 
 WHOSE LOYALTY TO THE THRONE AND PATRIOTIC PRINCIPLES 
 
 HAVE ENDEARED HIS NAME 
 
 TO THB PROTESTANT PEOPLE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAI5 
 
 AND IRELAND, 
 
 THIS VOLUME OF HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGg 
 
 IS RESPECTFULLY INSCRIBED 
 
 BY HIS LORDSHIP'S OBLIGED, GRATEFUL, 
 
 AND OBEDIENT SERVANT, 
 
 THE AUTHOR 
 
 Londonderry, 18C3. 
 
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 CONTENTS. 
 
 Pag© 
 
 Address to Londonderry, . . . . . . 25 
 
 Notes, illustrative of the Poetry, . . . . . . 28 
 
 Downpatrick, an Historical Digressive Poem, ., .. 31 
 
 Notes, Historical and Biographical, . . , . 59 
 
 The Siege of Londonderry, an Historical Song, . . . . 77 
 
 Notes, Historical and Biographical, .. ,. 89 
 
 The Defence of Enniskillen, an Historical Song, .. .. Ill 
 
 Notes, Statistical, Historical, and Biographical, .. .. 123 
 
 The Boyne Water, . . . . . . . . . . 139 
 
 The Battle of the Boyne, . . . . , . . . 145 
 
 The Battle of Aughrim, . . . . . . . . 148 
 
 Song for the Anniversary of the Shutting of the Gates of Derry, 151 
 
 Full many a long wild Winter's night, . . . . . . 153 
 
 Song for the Anniversary of the Landing of King William III. 15G 
 
 The Maiden City, . . . . . . . . . . 159 
 
 Song for the Anniversary of the Relief of Derry, . . . . 161 
 
 Behold once more the Day appear, . . . . . . 163 
 
 Freeborn Protestants attend, . . . . . . . . 165 
 
 An Address to Erin . . . . . . . . . . 107 
 
 SoDg on the Death of the late Duke of York, . . . . 169 
 
 Song for the 150th Anniversary of the Shutting of the Gates . . 172 
 
 Song on the Revival of Orangeism, . . . . . . 174 
 
 The Crimson Banner, . . . . , . . . . . 175 
 
 Song addressed to the Protestants of Ireland, . . . . 177 
 
 Great Britain, Empress of the Sea, .. .. ..17!) 
 
 Song for the Anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne, . . . . 1< S 1 
 
 The Origin of Orangeism, . . . . . . . . 183 
 
 Oh, could I, Homer like, indite, .. .. .. . . 185 
 
 A Call to Erin, in the style of an Irish .Melody, . . . . 188 
 
 Song Inscribed to the Conservative Ladies of Derry, . , 190
 
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 CONTENTS, 
 
 Page. 
 
 Song for the Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, , . . . 192 
 
 Song for the Anniversary of the Relief of Derry, . , . . 194 
 
 Hurrah, Great Britain's glory, . . . . . . . . 196 
 
 Ye Protestants, sincere and true, . , . . . . . . 198 
 
 The March of Liberty, . . . . . . . . . . 200 
 
 Success to the Plough, .. .. .. .. .. 203 
 
 From Bann to Lough Erne, from Foyle to the Boyne, , . 204 
 
 Song for the Strabane Farming Society, . . . , . . 206 
 
 Song for the Tirkeeran Farming Society, . . . . . . 207 
 
 Song for the Kennaught Farming Society, . . . . . . 209 
 
 Song for the Cumber aud Banagher Farming Society, . . 211 
 
 Song for the Coleraiue Farming Society, . . . , . . 213 
 
 Lines on the Magee College, . . . . . . . . 215 
 
 Address to the Bight Hon, Sir R. Peel, Bart, . . . . 220 
 
 A kind Irish Welcome with true open hearts, . . . . 222 
 
 Welcome of the Citizens of Derry to the Channel Fleet, . . 223 
 
 Elegiac Stanzas on the Death of H.R.H. Prince Albert, . . 225 
 
 Elegy on the Death of the Rev. John Graham, . . . . 226 
 
 Stanzas on tli9 Death of Charlotte Elizabeth, . . . . 228 
 
 Stanzas to the Memory of Robert Burns, . . . . . . 230 
 
 Here rest to be disturb'd no more, . . . . . . 232 
 
 Lines written in the Visitor's Book in the Gweedore Hotel, . . 233 
 
 Acrostic on the title and name of an eminent British Statesman, 234 
 
 Acrostic on the name and residence of a Benevolent Gentleman, 235 
 
 Acrostic on the name of the Friend of the Male Orphans of Derry, 236 
 
 Acrostic on the name of a Favourite Child, . . . . . . 236 
 
 Stanzas addressed to the Old Wooden Bridge of Derry, . . 237 
 
 Lines on viewing the New Iron Bridge which span3 the Foyle . . 239 
 
 Song on the Marriage of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, 240 
 
 Song on the late Earl of Egliuton's visit to Derry, . . . . 241 
 
 Stanzas on the death of Sir R. A. Ferguson, Bart., M.P., . . 243 
 Elegiac Stanzas on the death of Mr. George Dougall, of Newtown- 
 
 Cunningham, . . , . . . . . . . 244 
 
 Lines on the late Mr. Thomas Mathers, of Castlewellan, . . 245 
 
 Notes— Miscellaneous, . . . . . . . . . . 247
 
 PREFACE, 
 
 The Author, in coming before the Public with a revised and 
 new edition of his Poetical Works, respectfully observes to 
 his readers, that while he has been obliged from want of space 
 to omit the insertion in it of some of his lyric and other 
 poems which appeared in his three former publications (pub- 
 lished respectively in the years 1832, 1840, and 1854), he has 
 supplied their places with original pieces, and has also added 
 a number of notes — historical, biographical, and statistical — 
 thus rendering this volume far more valuable than any of his 
 former works. 
 
 Tbe present edition, as will be observed, comprises three 
 divisions, viz.: — Historical, Agricultural, and Miscellaneous. 
 The first, which is the principal division, bring3 before the 
 reader, three of the most important epochs to be found in 
 Irish history, namely — the conversion of the inhabitants of 
 Ireland from Paganism to Christianity, in the fifth century; the 
 invasion of the country by the English in the twelfth century; 
 and the Revolution of 1688. 
 
 Some of the chief incidents in the two former of these inter- 
 esting events, ho has embodied in his poem on Downpatrick,
 
 b PBEFACE. 
 
 to which he directs particular attention. To this poem he has 
 appended carefully-selected notes, taken chiefly from the " Lives 
 of Illustrious and Distinguished Irishmen" — a highly valuable 
 work, written in an attractive style, and evidently in an impar- 
 tial spirit. These notes contain a great deal of important 
 information, and will repay an attentive perusal. 
 
 But however interesting may he the occurrences referred to, 
 they are by no means so much so to the people of this country 
 in the present age as the last glorious event, the result of 
 which was the consolidating and placing on a solid basis the 
 rights and liberties of the people of Great Britain and Ireland, 
 and of establishing in this mighty empire constitutional govern- 
 ment, with impartial laws, and the full privilege for every sub- 
 ject of the British Crown to possess and read the Holy Scrip- 
 tures, with the liberty of worshipping God according to the 
 dictates of conscience. 
 
 As an event from which such inestimable benefits have 
 arisen cannot be too highly appreciated, it has therefore been 
 made the theme of several of the lyric poems contained in this 
 volume, more especially the achievements of the brave men of 
 Deny and Euniskillen, whose timely and successful resistance 
 to arbitrary power, laid the foundation for the victories of the 
 Boyne and Aughrim. And here the Author thinks it right to 
 state, that by an arrangement which he entered into with the 
 late Rev. John Graham, in the year 1S40, he obtained from 
 that gentleman full authority to publish, at any future period 
 from the date mentioned, any of his lyric poems which he 
 might think proper to select. Availing himself of this valu- 
 able privilege, he has inserted in this work a few of Mr. 
 Graham's best songs, including his historical song of the 
 " Siege of Derry," to which will be found interesting notes,
 
 PREFACE. 
 
 9 
 
 ■carefully condensed from those written by Mr. Graham, pub- 
 lished in his " Derriana," in the year 1823. 
 
 This poem points out accurately the several positions occu- 
 pied by the besieging army around the beleagured city in 1689, 
 and records the names of tbe leading men in command of the 
 army of King James, and tbe districts from which they came. 
 In like manner the names of the Protestant noblemen and 
 gentlemen who hastened forward to the defence of the City, 
 are also recorded in it, which, on this account, cannot but render 
 it interesting at all times to the Protestants of the United 
 Kingdom, and more especially to the descendants of the gallant 
 men who took part in that ever-memorable struggle. 
 
 This song, which Mr. Graham subsequently termed tbe "Ca- 
 talogue," is followed by tbe Author's own song on the defence of 
 Enniskillen, in which he has in like manner recorded the names 
 of several of the valiant baud, who rushed forward so promptly 
 and fearlessly to the defence of Enniskillen at that trying crisis. 
 The notes appended by him to this lyric poem he has taken 
 chiefly from the " Actions of the Enniskilleners," by the Rev. 
 Andrew Hamilton, then Rector of Kilskerry, who, like the 
 Rev. George Walker at Derry, took an active part in the de- 
 fence of Enniskillen, raising troops which he took with him to 
 assist the Enniskilleners, whose deeds he subsequently placed 
 on the pages of his impartial history. The services then ren- 
 dered to the cause of civil and religious liberty by the men of 
 Derry and Enniskillen, cannot be over-estimated j and having 
 co-operated so well with each other in the days of severe trial, 
 their actions now for the first time appear in clo.«e proximity 
 embodied in song, so that their memories may equally partake 
 of the fame they so well merit. Had'the author and compiler 
 of this work achieved nothing more than this, he conceives 
 that, without subjecting himself to the aocusatiou of being a
 
 10 PREFACE. 
 
 vain boaster, lie may say, in the words of Othello, that he has 
 " done the State some service." He wishes, however, to im- 
 press on tlie mind of the reader that, while King William III., 
 and the brave men who rallied round his standard, have ren- 
 dered their memory well worthy of respect, they were merely 
 the instruments made use of by the Almighty Disposer of 
 Events, for carrying out his own gracious purpose in behalf of 
 the Protestant religion, which was at that time placed in great 
 jeopardy. This important truth has always been kept in view 
 by the Author, when referring in song to those momentous 
 times. 
 
 In addition to the songs on the Siege of Derry by the late 
 Mr. Graham, the other selections are the two old songs on the 
 " Battle of the Boyne" (the writers of which are not known), 
 the "Crimson Banner," and the " Maiden City," which give 
 variety to these pages, whilst with these exceptions, the entire 
 work is the production of his own pen. In the meantime, he 
 has given in it twelve pages more than promised in the Pro- 
 spectus. 
 
 A few of the lyrics contained in this volume will probably 
 be censured by some as being too much of party complexion. 
 Now, even admitting this to be • true, not so much as one of 
 them will be found exhibiting an intolerant spirit, nor do they 
 contain a single warning or admonition that is not warranted 
 by the page of authentic history. The experience of the past 
 should form the best guide for the statesman and all others 
 for the future; and Popery, which boasts of being unchanged 
 and unchangeable, has in every age, and in every country in 
 the world, proved itself to be the enemy of civil liberty. The 
 Protestant people of the'British empire cannot, therefore, be too 
 much on their guard against allowing this intolerant system to 
 gain an ascendancy in the councils of the State. The writer
 
 FBEFACE. 11 
 
 of these remarks begs to state distinctly, that he cherishes no 
 enmity whatever against his Roman Catholic fellow-country- 
 men, but he candidly avows that he is decidedly opposed to 
 the system of the Ultramontanists and Jesuits, the parties who 
 at their social meetings are in the habit of proposing and drink- 
 ing the health of the Pope before that of her Majesty Queen 
 Victoria, thereby manifesting the deep-rooted hatred they havo 
 
 in their minds against the Throne and our Protestant institu- 
 tions. 
 
 With regard to his Agricultural Song-9 and Miscellaneous 
 
 O O O 
 
 Poems, the Author has to observe that they were composed 
 amidst the hurry of business on the occasions which called 
 them forth, so that they all may fairly be looked upon as 
 Impromptu. lie can truly say with all others who have 
 entered the field of literature — 
 
 " Ah who cau tell how hard it is to climh 
 The steep where lame's proud temple shines afar." 
 
 Of the many who have made the attempt, few indeed have had 
 equal obstacles to contend with as he has had. By the death 
 of a beloved parent he was removed from school when only ten 
 years of age, and had never after an opportunity of acquiring 
 scholastic knowledge. As his years increased the demand on 
 his time increased with them, so that he had little leisure for 
 self-culture. He has now been in connexion with the Derry 
 Newspaper Press for thirty years, in which capacity, dur- 
 ing all that lengthened period, the responsible duties that 
 devolved upon him occupied for the most part his undivided 
 attention, so that his becoming an author required on his part 
 the exercise of much patience and perseverance. 
 
 He cannot conclude these observations without expressing 
 his grateful thanks to his numerous subscribers, among whom 
 he has the gratification of enumerating some of his early
 
 12 PREFACE. 
 
 friends who subscribed to his first publication. This to him is- 
 a consolatory reflection, proving, as it does satisfactorily, that 
 his conduct for the last thirty years has met with their ap- 
 proval. 
 
 He respectfully, and at the same time with some degree of 
 confidence, places this work in the hands of the public, to pro- 
 nounce judgment upon it according to its merits or defects. 
 
 The Author, however, ventures to express a hope that its 
 tone and tendency will be found calculated to excite a feel- 
 ing of devotional gratitude to Almighty God, for the great de- 
 liverance vouchsafed by Him to our progenitors in their days 
 of persecution, promote loyalty to the throne, and feelings of 
 mutual good-will between landlord and tenant, and thus aid in 
 giving a stimulus to agricultural improvement, on which the 
 general prosperity of the country so much depends. Should 
 it be at all instrumental in effecting objects so desirable, he 
 will not have laboured in vain. 
 
 He now concludes with bidding an affectionate farewell to 
 all who have, by their kindness and courtesy, assisted in cheer- 
 ing him on through the trials and vicissitudes of a life of sixty- 
 three years. 
 
 The day may be fast approaching when the hand which 
 transcribes these lines will be powerless, and tbe writer of 
 them will be summoned to a tribunal from which there will be 
 no appeal, to render an account of the talents entrusted to 
 his care. 
 
 Londonderry, July, 1863.
 
 SUBSCRIBERS' NAMES. 
 
 The Author of this Work hading it impossible, from the limited time 
 at his disposal, to class tbo names of his numerous and respect- 
 able list of Subscribers alphabetically, has arranged them as follows, 
 v i z . : — AH persons taking more thau one copy, be has placed promis- 
 cuously foremost on the list, and then follow the post towns alpha- 
 betically, in which, or in their vicinities, the other Subscribers reside. 
 He has here to remark, that the space at his disposal for inserting 
 the names of the Subscribers would not admit of the names of the 
 several townlands, so that he has been obliged to confine himself to 
 the leading post town nearest to the residence of each. Should he, 
 in the hurry of transcribing so many names, have unintentionally 
 passed over any, he hopes that offence will not be taken at such 
 
 om:ssion : — 
 
 No. of Copies 
 
 The Right Hon. the Earl of Enniskillen, 1'lorence Court, . . 4 
 The Eight Hon. the Earl of Eglinton and Wiuton, Eglinton 
 
 Castle, Ayrshire, ■ . . . . . . . 2 
 
 Eord George A. Bill, Ballyare, Earaelton, . . . . 2 
 
 Sir Frederick William Heygate, Bart., M.P., Bellarena, . . 4 
 
 Sir Henry Hervey Bruce, Bart., M.P., Downhill, . . . . 4 
 
 Sir Thomas Batesou, Bart., Belvoir Park, . . . . 
 
 Robert Peel Dawson, Esq., M.P., Moyola Park, . . . . i 
 
 William M'Cormick, Esq., M.P., Lissahally House, .. ..8 
 
 George Skipton, Esq., J. P., D.L., High-Sheriff, Derry, . . 8 
 
 Harvey Nicholson, Esq., J. P., Koe Park and Londonderry, . . 8 
 
 James Murray, Esq., J. P., Caw House, Derry, . . . . 8 
 
 Thomas Scott, Esq., J. P., D.L., Derry, . . . . . . 4 
 
 P k ev. James Maolvor, D.D., Moyle, Newtownstewart . . . . 2 
 
 Bartholomew Al'Corkell, Esq., J. P., Alderman, Derry, . . 5 
 
 George Tomkins, Esq., J.P., Dublin, . . . . . . 4 
 
 Captain Knox, J. P., Prehcn, Derry. . . . . . . 2 
 
 T. \V. D. Humphreys, Esq., J. P., Strabane, .. ..2 
 
 Andrew Ferguson Knox, Esq., J.l\, Uruey Park, Strabane, . . 2 
 
 Andrew Clarke, Esq., Belmont, Lifford, . . . . . . 4 
 
 John G. Smyly, Esq., Q.C., Dublin, .. .. .. 4 
 
 Kiohard Dowse, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, Dublin, . . . . 2 
 
 James P. Hamilton, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, Dublin, .. 2 
 
 William Shannon, Esq., Kingston, Canada West, . . . . 18 
 
 James Hayden, Esq., Clooney, Derry, . . . . . . fi 
 
 Michael Boyle Lane, Esq., Thornhill, Derry, .. ..8 
 
 Edmund .Murphy, Esq., Dunfanaghy, . . . . . . 4 
 
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 &UBSCIUBEKS., 
 
 No. of Copies 
 
 -lames Chnrch, E«q , Ontlands, Newtownlimavady, . . 3 
 
 James JoLnston Clark, Esq., J.P., D.L., Magbera, .. ..2 
 
 John Burgess, Esq., Londonderry, .. .. ..3 
 
 James M'Knisrht, Esq., LL.D, Londonderry, .. ..2 
 
 Hugh Lane, Esq., Newtownlimavady, .. .. ..3 
 
 George Proctor, Esq., Newtownlimavady, .. ..2 
 
 Eev. Richard Smyth. Londonderry, . . . . 2 
 
 Thomas Handcock Gamble. Esq.. Fyfin, Castlefin, . . ..2 
 
 Charles Eceles, Esq.. J.P., D.L., Ecclesville, Fintona, .. 2 
 
 George Hall Stack, Esq., J.P., Omagh, ,. .. ..2 
 
 Richard Stack, Esq., Omagh, .. .. .. ..2 
 
 James Macphersnn, Esq., Londonderry, . . . . 3 
 
 Mr. Robert Hamilton, Strahane, .. .. ..3 
 
 Thomas Chambers, Esq., Londonderry, .. .. ..2 
 
 Isaac Colquhoun, jun., Esq., Deny, .. .. ..2 
 
 John T. Gregg, Esq., Deny, .. .. ..2 
 
 James W. Gregg, E-q.. Derry, .. .. ..2 
 
 Captain Renezynski, Deny, .. .. .. ..2 
 
 Samuel Chambers, Esq., Drumbarnet, . . .. ..4 
 
 John Graham, Esq., Denia, Spain, .. .. ..3 
 
 Rev. James Hill, Greenwich Hospital, England, .. ..2 
 
 Mr. Robert M'Cleery, Balee, Strabane, .. .. ..8 
 
 Mr. Cairns Patterson, Argry. Itaphoe, .. .. ..5 
 
 Pelham Babington, Esq., Dublin, .. .. ..2 
 
 Miss M'Nicholl, Omagh, .. .. .. ..2 
 
 Matthew M'Clelland, Esq., Derry, .. .. ..4 
 
 Mr. John M'Clelland, Lowtherstown, .. .. ..4 
 
 Joseph Bogle. E-q., Ca-tlemellon, Donemana, .. ..4 
 
 John G. Ferguson, Esq., C.E., Deny, .. .. ..3 
 
 Robert Allen, Esq., The Farm, Derry, .. .. ..2 
 
 Alexander M'Elwee, Esq., Derry, .. .. ..2 
 
 William M'Elwee, Esq., Derry, .. .. ..2 
 
 Mr. James Rosson, Decry, .. .. .. ..2 
 
 Mr. Basil M'Crea, Clooney, Derry, .. .. ..2 
 
 Mr. John Campbell, Bellai ena, .. .. -.2 
 
 Joseph Lowrie, Esq., Belfast, .. .. .. ..2 
 
 William Gardner. Esq., Deny, .. .. ..2 
 
 James Holmes, Esq , Derry, .. .. .. ..2 
 
 Mr. Henry St. George Liyard Young, Derry, .. ..2 
 
 Mr. Richard Macky, Derry, .. .. .. ..2 
 
 Mr. Andrew Allen, Waterside, Derry, .. .. ..2 
 
 William J. Earaes, Esq., Deny, .. .. ..2 
 
 Mr. William Gray, Deny, .. .. .. ..2 
 
 Mr. Thomas Wylie, Deny, . . . . . . . . 3 
 
 John Dawson. E q., Enniskillen, .. .. ..4 
 
 William Dysart Porter, E-q., T.C., Derry, .. ..2 
 
 Mr. Samuel Pinker ton, Drumahoe, .. .. ..4 
 
 John Semple, Esq., Straws House, Dungiven, .. ..2 
 
 Mr. Thomas Hamilton, Waterside, Derry, .. ..2 
 
 Mr. Joseph R. Smith, Derry, . . . . . . . . 2
 
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 Mr. James M'Corkell, Deny, .. 
 
 Mr. Miller Barbour, Calkill, Omagh, 
 
 Mr. Samuel Boarland, Derry, .. 
 
 William Coppin, Esq., T.C., Derry, 
 
 John W. Coppin, Esq., Derry, 
 
 Mr. Noble Crawford, Carrickshandrum, Stranorlar, 
 
 Mr. Abraham Anderson, Yietoria Bridge, 
 
 No of Copies 
 2 
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 2 
 2 
 2 
 
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 EGtINTON. 
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 Mr. John Storey. 
 Mr. Arthur Kent. 
 Mr. John Craig. 
 [r Samuel M-Clintock. 
 
 CITY Of LONDONDERRY. 
 The Very Kev. the Dean of Derry. 
 Sir Robert Batesou, Bart., J.P. 
 A. Lindsay, Esq., J. P., Mayor, 
 Alex. S. Mehan, Esq., Kecorder, 
 James Major, Esq., <>.G. 
 Joseph E. Miller, Esq., M.D., J.P. 
 Geo. Fitzmaurice, Esq., P.M. 
 George V. Harte, Esq., J.P., D.L. 
 William H. Ashe, Esq., J. P., D.L, 
 Robert W. Newton, Esq., J.P. 
 William Ogilby, Esq., J.P. 
 John B. Beresford, Esq., J.!'. 
 William llaslett, Esq., J.P. 
 lames T. Maeky, Esq., .1.1' 
 Henry Darcus, Esq., J.P. 
 Samuel Gilliland, Esq,, J.P. 
 John Munn, Esq., J.P. 
 John Mehan, Esq., J.P. 
 Thomas Colquhmm. Esq., J.P, 
 Rev, Mervyn Wilson. 
 
 Rev. Robert Sewell. 
 Rev. W. H. Parrett. 
 Major Beresford. 
 Rev. William M'Clure. 
 Rev. James Denham, D.D. 
 Rev. Alexander Buchanan. 
 Rev. Robert Ross. 
 William M'Cormick, Esq., jun. 
 Rev. James Carson. 
 Rev. Matthew Wilson. 
 Rev, Andrew Long, 
 Pitt Skiptcn, Esq., Alderman. 
 Walter Green, Esq. 
 Samuel Smith, Esq., T.C. 
 Alexander Black, Esq., T.C. 
 Thomas Lindsay, Esq., T.C. 
 William J. Foster, Esq., T.C. 
 William Thompson, Esq., T.C. 
 Edward Reid, Esq., T.C. 
 James Greer, Esq., T.C. 
 William M'Carter, Esq., T.C. 
 William Tillie, Esq., T.C. 
 James Corscaden, Esq., T.C. 
 George M'Carter, Esq., T.C. 
 Archibald M'Corkell, Esq., T.C. 
 Wm. F. Rogan, Esq., M.B., A.B. 
 William Browne, Esq., M.D. 
 Walter Bernard, Esq., M.D. 
 Captain Taylor. 
 Henry M'Cay. Esq., LL.B. 
 Forest Reid, Esq. 
 James A. Stevenson, Esq. 
 Arthur M'Corkell, Esq., 
 James E. Nesbitt, Esq. 
 Robert Bond, Esq. 
 John Allen, Esq. 
 James P. Allen, Esq. 
 Robert Henderson, Esq, 
 Joseph Stevenson, Esq. 
 Captain M'Clintbck, J.P, 
 James Gilmour, Esq. 
 David Williams Esq. 
 Oliver Bond, Esq. 
 Richard Williamson, Esq. 
 David Johnston, Esq. 
 William D. Smyth, Esq. 
 Abraham H. Stewart Esq. 
 Mincljin Lloyd, Esq. 
 Alexander Anderson, Esq. 
 
 Messrs. J. t v ,1. < lOOke, 
 John N'. Harvey, B8q.
 
 18 
 
 SUBSCRIBERS. 
 
 Hamill Smyth, Esq. 
 Andrew Thompson, Esq, 
 Alexander Dysart; Esq. 
 Charles Seott, Esq. 
 Mrs. Lloyd, SummerhilL 
 Miss Frances Graham, ditto. 
 Miss Bond. 
 Miss Foster. 
 Miss Ren wick. 
 Mrs. Swan. 
 Mrs. Geoghegan.. 
 Miss Geoghegan. 
 Miss Barbara Geoghegari . 
 Arthur Geoghegan, Esq.. 
 John Laffan, Esq. 
 Latham Blacker, Esq. 
 Colonel Young. 
 William Harvey, Esq. 
 Samnel M'Clintock, Esq.. 
 David Webster, Esq.. 
 George M'Kee, Esq. 
 David Gillies,. Esq. 
 Samuel Smith, Esq. 
 Robert Smith, Esq., 
 William E.Moore, Esq. 
 Richard Boyd, Esq- 
 John Lyon. Esq. 
 David Cluff, Esq. 
 David Rankin. Esq. 
 Smith Osborne, Esq. 
 William Osborne, Esq.. 
 John Rankin, Esq. 
 David Galbraith, Esq. 
 Francis Wilson-, Esq. 
 Alexander Hardy, Esq. 
 John Tedlie, Esq. 
 James Browne, Esq. 
 William Batt, E-q. 
 Samuel Kennedy, Esq. 
 James Allen, Esq. 
 Matthew J. Alexander, Esq. 
 Robert Dunn, Esq. 
 Thomas M "Carter, Esq. 
 James Henderson, Esq. 
 David Haslett, Esq. 
 John Wallace, Esq. 
 George M'Crum, Esq. 
 Alexander Parr, Esq. 
 James Graham, Esq. 
 James Wilson, Esq. 
 Robert J. Alexander, Esq. 
 
 Robert Wilson. Esq. 
 William O'Doherty, Esq.. 
 Edward Davenport, Esq.. 
 John Hamilton. Esq. 
 William Holmes, Esq. 
 William Hamilton, Esq,. 
 James Glenn,. Esq. 
 William Ferris, Esq. 
 Samuel M'Clintock, Esq., 
 William H. Upton, Esq.. 
 Robert Loudon, E-q. 
 John E. Baird, Esq. 
 Daniel Irvine, Esq. 
 Robert Taylor, E-q. 
 George Green, Esq. 
 Thomas Miles, Esq. 
 George Walker, Esq. 
 Henry J.. Walker, Esq 
 Thomas Ballantme, Esq. 
 John G'Neill, Esq. 
 Matthew Pitts, Esq. 
 Samuel Foster, E-q. 
 John Biikmyre, Esq. 
 Robert Collins, Esq., C.E . 
 John Little, Esq.. 
 Alexander Lindsay, Esq. 
 Patrick Bradley, Esq. 
 James Dunn, Esq. 
 Robert Henderson, Esq.. 
 William Jackson, Esq. 
 James Beattie, Esq. 
 David Cunningham, Esq. 
 John Christy, Esq. 
 Charles Irwin, E-q. 
 Robert. Alexander, Esq., 
 Samuel Alexander, Esq. 
 William E. Bigger, Esq 
 Stewart Christie, Esq. 
 William Foy, Esq. 
 James Dickson, Esq. 
 John Talbot, Esq. 
 James Colhoun, Esq. 
 Lewis Forde, E-q. 
 Mr. Alexander Wilson. 
 Mr. Daniel Watson. 
 Mr. Thomas Mooney. 
 Mr. William Hanna. 
 Mr. Edward Leagln 
 Mr. John Hatrick. 
 Mr. William M'Murray.
 
 SUBSCRIBERS. 
 
 19 
 
 Mr. William Steele. 
 
 Mr. John Mitchell. 
 
 Mr. David Henry. 
 
 Mr. John Harper. 
 
 Mr. Joseph Bond. 
 
 Mr. Samuel Armstrong, 
 
 Mr. John Doonell. 
 
 Mi. John Hegarty. 
 
 Mr. William Laird. 
 
 Mr. John Gamble. 
 
 Mr. William Evans. 
 
 Mr. John Smylie. 
 
 Mr. James M'Dermott, 
 
 Mr. John A lair. 
 
 Mr. John Taylor. 
 
 Mr. John Gill. 
 
 Mr. Alexander M'Hutchison.. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Porter. 
 
 Mr. Charles M'Cool. 
 
 Mr. James Cairns. 
 
 Mr. James Oir. 
 
 Mr. Hugh MMonagle. 
 
 Mr. William M'Kenzie. 
 
 Mr. William Dale. 
 
 Mr. Philip Ellis. 
 
 Mr. William Burnside, 
 
 Mr. Oliver Eaton. 
 
 Mr. James Shannon. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Buddy. 
 
 Derry Literary Association. 
 
 Mr. William A. Wylie. 
 
 Mr, Samuel M'Quilkin, 
 
 Mr. Joseph Stafford, 
 
 Mr. James M'Neill. 
 
 Mr. Joseph Connell, 
 
 Mr. John Handoock, 
 
 Mr. Edward William Carrette, 
 
 Mi - . Joseph Orr, 
 
 Mr. James Maguire. 
 
 Mr. John Bryson, 
 
 Mr. Hart Kerr, 
 
 Mr. John Johnston. 
 
 Mr. Marcus Mooney. 
 
 Mr. Robert Campbell. 
 
 Messrs, Wm, and R, Simpson, 
 
 Mr. James Cunningham, 
 
 Mr. John M'Carter, 
 
 Mr. Wiiiiam I', Sawers, 
 
 Mr. Ruben Love. 
 
 Mr, James Puchell, 
 
 Mr. Thomas Walker. 
 
 Mr. Samuel Sloan, 
 
 Mr. Samuel Armour. 
 
 Mr. John Adair. 
 
 Mr. John Pinkerton, 
 
 Mr. William Pollock, 
 
 Mr. Henry Magee, 
 
 Mr. John Galbraith. 
 
 Mr. George D. Leathern, 
 
 Mr. William S. Leathern, 
 
 Mr. Alexander T. O. Leathern, 
 
 Mr. William Andrews. 
 
 Mr. John Barber, 
 
 Mr, Ezekiel Bredin, 
 
 Mr. John M'Auley, 
 
 Mr. Thomas Robinson, 
 
 Mr. William Crigan. 
 
 Mr. Edward Collum. 
 
 Mr. John Nieoll, 
 
 Mr. Robert Lyon. 
 
 Mr. Robert P. Doherty, 
 
 Mr. John W. Corbett," 
 
 Mr. Robert Jeffrey, 
 
 Mr. William Stafford, 
 
 Mr. Hamilton Thompson, 
 
 Mr. William Anderson, 
 
 Mr. Oliver Kelly, 
 
 Mr. Robert Allen, 
 
 Mr. William Griffith. 
 
 Mr. Robert Gilliiand. 
 
 Mr. Edward M-Carter, 
 
 Mr. Thomas Edwards, 
 
 Mr. Thomas Aitken, 
 
 Mr, John Roulston, 
 
 Mr. Joseph Clarke. 
 
 Mr. John W. Kelly. 
 
 Mr. Moses L mg, 
 
 Mr. Robert Kell. 
 
 Mr. David Burnside, 
 
 Mr. John Paul. 
 
 Mr. Robert Shaw. 
 
 Mr. John lu;>d. 
 
 Mr. Hugh Stevenson. 
 
 Mr. John Anderson, 
 
 Mr, Andrew Stilley. 
 
 Mr. Andrew Colhoun, 
 
 Mr, William Warnock, 
 
 Mr. Joseph Inch, 
 
 Mr. Thomas Cargill, 
 
 Mr, James Luvvrie,
 
 20 
 
 SUBSCRIBERS. 
 
 Mr. William Groves, 
 
 Mr. James Cunningham, 
 
 Mr. Eobert Hastings. 
 
 Mr, William Christie. 
 
 Mr. James Pearson. 
 
 Mr. Benjamin Maddock, 
 
 Mr. Eobert J. Black. 
 
 Mr. William M'Cartney, 
 
 Mr. Marcus Connor. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Wilson, 
 
 Mr. John Ferguson. 
 
 Mr. John W. M'Carter. 
 
 Mr. Alexander M'Cormick, 
 
 Mr. Marshall Maguire. 
 
 Mr. James Clements, 
 
 Mr. John Clements, 
 
 Mr. James Wemyss. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Gibson, 
 
 Mr. Thompson M'Murray, 
 
 Mr. Michael Kane. 
 
 Mr, John M'Millen. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Black, 
 
 Mr. William M'Laren, 
 
 Mr. David G. Eeid. 
 
 Mr. William Sterling, 
 
 Mr. John Horan. 
 
 Mr. James Duncan, 
 
 Mr, James Lockhart, 
 
 Mr. William Matthewson, 
 
 Mr. David Burnside. 
 
 Mi'. James Fetherston. 
 
 Mr, Thomas Mooney, 
 
 Mr. William Dane, 
 
 Mr. Charles Dysart, 
 
 Mr. Alexander Ayton, 
 
 Mr. John Eainger. 
 
 Mr. D. J, M'Gowan. 
 
 Mr. William Glendinning. 
 
 Messrs. William Aitken & Sou. 
 
 Mr, David Donaghey. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Ferguson, 
 
 Mr. Thomas Youug. 
 
 Mr. Eobert Watt, 
 
 Mr. James Hunter, 
 
 Mr. Samuel Smith t 
 
 Mr, H. Huddlestone, 
 
 Mr. David Drimmie, 
 
 Mr. Eobert Scott. 
 
 Mr. Aaron Baxter. 
 
 Mr, Samuel Bell. 
 
 Mr. Joseph Love, 
 Mr. David Henry. 
 Mr. Eobert Baird. 
 Mr. James Aikin. 
 Mr. Alexander Sterrett. 
 Mr. William Anderson. 
 Mr. Eobert Maxwell. 
 Mr. James Torrens. 
 Mr. Thomas Gordon. 
 Mr, Eobert Hastings. 
 Mr. William Baird. 
 
 MIIFORD. 
 Rev. Eobert Whits 
 J. A. Osborne, Esq., M.D, 
 Mr. John Stewart 
 Mr. Eobert Young, sen. 
 Mr. Eobert Young, jun. 
 
 MANORCUNNINGHAM. 
 Eev. James W. Irwin 
 John Smyth, Esq., M.D. 
 James B. Marshall, Esq. 
 Mr. James Chittick 
 Mr. William Galbraith 
 Mr. Samuel M'Clean 
 
 NEWTOWNBUTLER. 
 
 Thomas Moore, Esq. 
 Mr. Ephraim Campbell 
 Mr. James Cook 
 Mr. John Johnston 
 Mr. James Coulson 
 Mr. James Scarlett 
 Mr. Noble Jones 
 Mr. William Doonan 
 Mr. William Hopkins 
 Mr. Hamilton Clendinning 
 Mi. John MTlroy 
 
 NEWTOWNLIMAVADY. 
 C. T. M'Causland, Esq., J.P. 
 Samuel M. Alexander, Esq., J.P, 
 John Alexander, Esq. 
 William C. Gage, Esq., J.P. 
 William Osborne, Esq., J.P. 
 William Wilson, Esq. 
 William Cather, Esq. 
 George Cather, Esq. 
 Charles Warke, Esq., MJ).
 
 SUBSCRIBERS. 
 
 Jackson M'Laughlin, Esq., M.D. 
 
 William Purcell, Esq. 
 
 Samuel Hunter, Esq. 
 
 Samuel Martin, Esq. 
 
 Henry Haslett, Esq. 
 
 Rev. William Dysart 
 
 Eev. Thomas Kennedy 
 
 Mr. Samuel Mercer 
 
 Mr. Robert Boyd 
 
 Mr. diaries D. H. Campbell 
 
 Mr. James Campbell 
 
 Mr. Samuel Easou 
 
 Mr. Gavin Craig 
 
 Mr. Alexander M'Killop 
 
 Mr. Victor G. Lynch 
 
 Mr. David "Wilson 
 
 Mr. George Given 
 
 Mr. John Graham 
 
 Mr. Samuel Forrest 
 
 Mr. T. H. Baird 
 
 Mr. Andrew Steele 
 
 Mr. Joseph Thompson 
 
 Mr. James Given 
 
 Mr. James Smith 
 
 Mr. John Hume 
 
 Mr. Matthew Cherry 
 
 Mr. John Cherry 
 
 Mr. Andrew Buchanan 
 
 Mr. Kobert Miller 
 
 Mr. Adam Caldwell 
 
 Mr. Clarke Stewart 
 
 Mr. David Dunn 
 
 Mr. Joseph Henry 
 
 Mr. James Drennan 
 
 Mr. Thomas Gault 
 
 Mr. John Martin 
 
 Mr. John Ramsay 
 
 Mr. Albert Ross 
 
 Mr. Samuel Martin 
 
 NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM. 
 Mr. Joseph Houston. 
 Mr. John Houston. 
 Mr. James Thompson. 
 Mr. Matthew Mitchell. 
 
 KEWTOWNSTEWART. 
 
 lifv. Hubert I lonnell 
 Rev. L. A. Lyle 
 
 George Fulton, Esq. 
 Charles M'Crossan, Esq. 
 Mr. William M'Cloy 
 William Patterson, Esq. 
 George Doak, Esq., M.D. 
 Miss Betty 
 Mr. James Ross 
 Mr. Jasper Sproule 
 Mr. Andrew Dunn 
 Mr. William Dunn 
 Mr. Kobert Johnston 
 Mr. William Jack 
 Mr. James Fulton 
 Mr. James M'Hugh 
 Mr. Samuel Hood 
 
 OMAGH. 
 Rev. Thomas L. Stack. 
 Rev. Arthur Young. 
 William F. Black, Esq., J.P. 
 James F. Alexander, Esq. 
 R. D. Coulson, Esq., R.M. 
 Robert Scott, Esq. 
 William Scott, Esq. 
 David Scott, Esq. 
 James Mackay, Esq. 
 David Lindsay, Esq. 
 Andrew Rodgers, Esq. 
 Montgomery Armstrong, Esq. 
 Andrew M'Farland, Esq. 
 George Gibson, Esq. 
 Matthew Moore, Esq. 
 Samuel Young, Esq. 
 Archibald Warnock, Esq. 
 Rev. John Porter. 
 George Buchanan, Esq. 
 Matthew Guy, Esq. 
 John Buchanan, Esq. 
 Francis Barbour, Esq. 
 James Greer, Esq.Jun. 
 .Matthew Anderson, Esq. 
 Arthur S. Galbraith, Esq. 
 Matthew White, Esq. 
 William S. Love, Esq., M.D. 
 Wallace Sproule, Esq., M.D. 
 William M'Clelland, Esq. 
 Miss Harrison. 
 Mr. Duncan B. Kerr. 
 Mr. James Youult.
 
 22 
 
 SUBSCRIBERS. 
 
 Mr. Matthew Pnttnn 
 
 Mr. William M-Laurin. 
 
 Mr. John L. Harvey. 
 
 Mr. William Johnston. 
 
 Mr. J. Holmes. 
 
 Mr. Charles M'Kelvey. 
 
 Mr. Andrew .lack. 
 
 Mr. John Houston. 
 
 Mr. George M'Farland. 
 
 Mr. John W. Crozier. 
 
 Messrs. Robert cfe John Clements. 
 
 Mr. William Crockett 
 
 Sergeant Dunn. 
 
 PETTIGO. 
 
 Mr. James Henderson. 
 Mr. William Young. 
 Mr. Thomas Ross. 
 Mr. John Adair. 
 Mr. George Knox. 
 
 PLUMBR10GE. 
 Andrew Campbell, E-q. 
 John Conan. Esq., M.D. 
 Mr. James Huston. 
 Mr. James Hanna. 
 Mr. James Young. 
 Mr. John Armstrong. 
 Mr. Hugh Campbell. 
 Mr. John James Smith. 
 Mr. James M'Farlaud. 
 Mr. John Duncan. 
 Mr. George M'Elwaine. 
 Mr. John M'Langhlin. 
 Mr. Robert Dunn. 
 
 RAMEUON. 
 
 Sir James Stewart, Bart. 
 Samuel Sproule, Esq. 
 Moses Spencer, E>q. 
 Alexander Mitchell, E*q. 
 Alexander Bloxham, Esq. 
 John Murphy, Esq. 
 William Martin, Esq. 
 Mr. Charles M'Adoo 
 Mr. William Crosbie 
 Mr. Hugh Stevenson 
 Mr. William Stewart 
 Mr. George M'Pherson 
 Mr. William Black 
 
 Mr. James Harkness 
 Mr. George White 
 Mr. John Donald 
 Mr. William Reid, 
 
 RAPHOE. 
 
 Robert Carson, E^q., Barrister- 
 
 at-Law. 
 William Wilson Esq. 
 David Wilson, Esq. 
 R. A. Sheldon, Esq., M.D. 
 William B. Kerr, Esq. 
 Mr. William Smith. 
 Mr. Thomas Wilson. 
 William Porter, Esq. 
 William Hamilton. Esq. 
 Henry Hamilton, Esq. 
 Henry Lowry, Esq. 
 Rev. Charles Allen. 
 John Moore, Esq. 
 Mr. John Blair. 
 Mr. James M'Conaghy. 
 Mr. Patrick G'Doimel. 
 Mr. William Temple. 
 Mr. Robert M'Conaghy. 
 Mr. James Smith. 
 Mr. Robert Fletcher. 
 Mr. John Georjre Livingston. 
 Mr. James H. Smith. 
 
 RATHKULLAN. 
 Thomas Batt, Esq., J. P. 
 Major Blackball 
 
 STRABANE. 
 
 Rev. William Alexander. 
 Rev. Roberts Mussen. 
 Rev. James Budd. 
 Rev. John M'Conaghy. 
 William Smyth, E-q. 
 Captain Auchinleck. 
 Rev. James Gibson. 
 William Knox, E-q., J. P. 
 John Adams, Esq. 
 James Hamilton, Esq., M.D. 
 Robert Gordon, E-q. 
 George M'Carter, E-q. 
 Samuel Donnell, Ksq. 
 James M'Farlane, E-q. 
 Robert M'Crea, Esq.
 
 SUBSCRIBERS. 
 
 23 
 
 William M'Crea, Esq. 
 
 John M'Crea, Esq. 
 
 Godfrey M'Neill, Esq. 
 
 Thomas Atchison, Esq. 
 
 Alhert R. Ross, Esq. 
 
 William Wright, Esq. 
 
 John Graham, Esq. 
 
 John Baircl, Esq. 
 
 James Knox, Esq. 
 
 Robert Henderson, Esq., C.E. 
 
 Samuel Gourley, Esq. 
 
 James M'Elheuuy, Esq. 
 
 John Stewart, Esq. 
 
 James Graham, Esq. 
 
 Samuel Gamble, Esq. 
 
 James Alexander, Esq. 
 
 Joseph M'Kee, Esq. 
 
 Thomas Lyle, Esq. 
 
 Robert Wilson, Esq. 
 
 John Montgomery, Esq. 
 
 Mr. Von. Bell. 
 
 Mr. William Marshall. 
 
 Mr. Robert Hayes. 
 
 Mr. Andrew Gordon. 
 
 Mr. Walter Lowther. 
 
 Mr. Samuel Martin. 
 
 Mr. Nicholas Simms. 
 
 Mr. James Maxwell. 
 
 Mr. Christopher Huston. 
 
 Mr. James Graham. 
 
 Mr. Samuel Knox. 
 
 Mr. David M'Menamin. 
 
 Mr. Edward M'Neilage. 
 
 Mr. James M'Crea. 
 
 Mr. Matthew Colhoun. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Roulston. 
 
 Mr. William Boak. 
 
 Mr. Alexander Weir. 
 
 Mr. James Hamilton. 
 
 Mr. William Knox. 
 
 Mr. Gustavus Lyon. 
 
 Mr. James Parker. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Tynan. 
 
 Mr. William Larmour. 
 
 Mr. John James Daniel. 
 
 Mr. William Aitkin. 
 
 Mr. David M'Kelvey. 
 
 STRANORLAR. 
 James A. Lediie, Esq. 
 
 James Mooney, Esq. 
 Audrew Miller, Esq. 
 Mis. Miller. 
 Miss Miller. 
 Mr. George Kincaid. 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 The Very Rev. toe L>c-au of Ferns. 
 Rev. Henry Coithurst, Knock - 
 
 loughrim. 
 Rev. Samuel Montgomery, Balli- 
 
 Dascreen. 
 George Young, Esq., J.P., D.L., 
 
 Culdaff House. 
 Rev. Nicholas C. Martin, Carn- 
 
 douagh. 
 Rev. F. J. Porter, Donagheady. 
 Rev. William Tyrrell, Culdatf. 
 Rev. William Sproule, Glcueely. 
 Rev. John Stinsou, Ballyraagrane, 
 
 Aughnacloy. 
 Rev. J M'Cormick, Waterford. 
 J. Forsythe, Esq., M.D., Culmore. 
 William Handcock, Esq., Craig, 
 
 Claudy. 
 Alexander Henderson, Es.q., Sea- 
 view, Moville. 
 P. Irvine, Esq., J.P., Moville. 
 John Smyth, Esq., Gortgowan, 
 
 Moville. 
 Mr. George Milne, Moville. 
 Campbell Gaussen, Esq., J.P., 
 
 Magberafelt. 
 R. H. Dolling, Esq., J.P. Kilrea. 
 Thomas M'Elroy, Esq., Portrush. 
 Mr. Joseph Young, Portrush. 
 Alexander Boyd, Esq., Dublin. 
 John Fytfe, Esq., Dublin. 
 F. Corscaden, Esq., Loudon. 
 Robert Gamble, Esq., Loudou. 
 William Roberts, Esq., Loudon. 
 Mr. H Kennedy, Lynn, Norfolk. 
 John Young, Esq., Ayr, Scotland. 
 Wm. Rankin, Esq., Manchester. 
 Mr. Thomas Simpson, Auckland, 
 
 New Zealand. 
 George White, Esq., Ballymena. 
 Mr. David Herbison, Duuclug, 
 
 Ballymena. 
 Mr. James Christie, Claudy.
 
 24 
 
 SUBSCRIBERS 
 
 Mr. George Crooks, Dunkaueely. 
 Mr. Adam Forsytbe, near Money- 
 more. 
 Andrew Browne, Esq., Memphis, 
 
 America. 
 Eev. A. Hume, D.D., Liverpool. 
 Mr. John Millei', Killycor, Gaudy. 
 Mr. James Cochran, Carrowkeel. 
 Alexander Porter, Esq., Nairn. 
 Thomas Porter, Esq., Ballyeston, 
 
 Nairn. 
 Mr. Win. Johnson, Drumscallen. 
 Mr. Edward Smyth, Drumscallen. 
 Courteuay Newton, Esq., Duu- 
 
 gannon. 
 Saml. Young, Esq., Dungauuon. 
 Eev. Joseph M'Conaghy, St. 
 
 Johnston. 
 Robert Bankin, Esq., Altaskin, 
 
 St. Johnston. 
 Eev. Wm. Eoss, Dungiven. 
 William King, Esq., Dungiven. 
 Mr. Thomas Wood, Gortnessy. 
 Mr. Samuel M'Lamond, Eready. 
 Mr. John Inch, Dublin. 
 Mr. William Todd, Fyfin, Castle- 
 
 derg. 
 Mr. John Watson, Casty, New- 
 
 townstewart. 
 
 Mr. John Hanna, White House, 
 Carrigaus. 
 
 Mr. Werter Smith, Enuiskiilen. 
 
 Mi - . William Young, Bunbeg. 
 
 Mr. Joseph Cunningham, Gwee- 
 dore Hotel. 
 
 Mr. William J. Foster, Drumfad 
 House, Fannet. 
 
 Mr. David Heuderson, Culdaff. 
 
 James Shannon, Esq., Kingston, 
 Canada West. 
 
 Edwaid Phillips, Esq., Belfast. 
 
 Mr. John Wallace, Carnshanagh. 
 
 Mr. James Scott, Glasgow, 
 
 Mr. James K. Macauley, Glas- 
 gow. 
 
 Mr. James Witherow, St. Johns- 
 ton. 
 
 Mr. John Donnell, Fawney. 
 
 Mr. James Kerr, Brackfield. 
 
 Mr. Robert Hyndmau, Drumleg- 
 gah, Drumquin. 
 
 Mr. William M'Clure, Cloghogle, 
 Bready. 
 
 Mr. Kennedy M'Cavv, lunisrush. 
 
 Mr. George M'Murray, Cabry. 
 
 Mr. Francis Gregg, Galdonagh, 
 Eaphoe.
 
 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 ADDRESS TO LONDONDERRY. 
 
 Fair Londonderry ! in thy very name 
 
 A spell is found, which renders thee a theme 
 
 For hards in each succeeding age to sing, 
 
 And touch with vigorous hand the vocal string. 
 
 How pleasing is thy aspect to behold, 
 
 Thou celebrated city,' fam'd of old ! 
 
 As on a height, the flowing Foyle beside, 
 
 On whose broad bosom stately vessels ride, 
 
 Supreme thou sittest, with proud trophies crown'd- 
 
 The queen of all the lofty hills around.^ 
 
 What strange events in thee have taken place, 
 
 Since Columbkille, sprung from a royal race, 
 
 Thy site from Aidan as a gift obtained,^ 
 
 And, being by celestial grace sustained, 
 
 An Abbey founded northward on the hill, 
 
 That he his holy mission might fulfil, 
 
 And preach the Gospel of salvation free, 
 
 To all who would to Christ for refuge flee, 
 
 And seek redemption earnestly to gain, 
 
 Through Him, the Paschal Lamb for sinners slain, 
 
 Whose death for Adam's guilt atonement made, 
 
 And for believers hath the ransom paid. 
 
 " The wood of oak" had been thy title then,< 3 ) 
 
 Thy people but a few rude, valiant men, 
 
 (1) See Notes at end of J'oem.
 
 26 HISTORICAL POEMS ANL- SONGS. 
 
 Who had not learn'd the rules of polish'd life, 
 But, sway'd too oft by sanguinary strife, 
 The strong the weak inhumanly opprest, 
 And peace here seldom found a place of rest.W 
 But when the British settlers hither came, 
 And Londonderry had become thy name,< 5 ) 
 Prosperity on thee began to shine, 
 And freedom, faith, and fortitude divine 
 Inspired thy sons fair liberty to shield, 
 And scorn but with their latest breath to yield. 
 Meantime, a wall encircled thee around, W 
 Which rendered thee soon afterward renowned. 
 When James the Second thought thee to subdue, 
 And subjugate the British nation too, 
 Thy gallant youths their gates against him clos'd, 
 And, though but few, a mighty host opposed — i 
 Mounted thy i*amparts — made their cannons roar,( 7 ' 
 Which caus'd their foes, in terror and uproar, 
 Far from the walls to hastily retreat, 
 And but return to meet renewed defeat , 
 For many months a hard-press'd siege sustain'd, 
 And William's cause undauntedly maintain'd; 
 Through pestilence and famine raised their cry 
 Of "No Surrender — here we'll bravely die, 
 Or civil rights triumphantly secure, 
 And to posterity religion pure, 
 And freedom constitutional hand down — 
 The glorious bulwark of the British Crown." 
 And thus they stood till succour to them came, 
 And baffled foemen, full of rage and shame, 
 Retreated from the city far away, 
 Nor dared again their colours here display. 
 These scenes of strife and war have long since ceas'd, 
 Peace on a sure foundation has been plac'd,
 
 ADDRESS TO LONDONDERRY. 27 
 
 And liberty of conscience gain'd for all, 
 
 Secur'd for ever by the Stuarts' downfall. 
 
 Thy citizens, of every class and creed, 
 
 To make thee more exalted now proceed — 
 
 Extending streets around on every side, 
 
 While all in friendship feel an honest pride 
 
 At thy prosperity, which onward cheers 
 
 To brighter prospects through succeeding years, 
 
 When thy resources shall develop'd be, 
 
 And, in a very eminent degree, 
 
 Thou, as a mart of trade and commerce nam'd, 
 
 Shall through the land deservedly be fatn'd.W
 
 NOTES. 
 
 Note 1, page 25.—" The queen of all the lofty hills around.'" 
 
 The site of the city of Londonderry is remarkably beautiful. It is a 
 sloping hill of an oval form, and, from its elevated position, the town is seen 
 to advantage on approaching it from either east, west, north, or south. The 
 Cathedral, in particular, from its high position, with its handsome tall spire, 
 has a very attractive appearance. The cupola of Corporation-hall, Walker's. 
 Pillar, and some of the larger buildings, are also seen to advantage. The 
 river Foyle, which winds its course round the southern and eastern sides of 
 the city, adds very much to its beauty, and the scenery in every direction, 
 from the height of the surrounding hills, appears extremely picturesque. 
 
 Note 2, page 25,—" Thy site from Aldan as a gift obtained." 
 
 The site on which the city of Londonderry stands is said to have been 
 given to St. Columbkille by Prince Aidan, a relative of his, descended from 
 the same royal house. The abbey mentioned in the text was founded about 
 the year 546. (See Wills' " Lives of Illustrious and Distinguished Irishmen," 
 vol I. page 117.) In a subsequent note to the poem on Downpatrick, a bio- 
 graphical sketch of this early Christian missionary, the founder of the first 
 house erected in Derry for religious purposes, will be found. 
 
 Note 3, page 25—" ' The wood ol oak' had been thy title then." 
 
 In Simpson's " Annals of Derry," page 5, it is stated that the name of 
 the city originally was Doire, from the old Celtic word Drw, (an oak or oak 
 wood,) and was long known by the name of Doire Calgaio, or Derry Calgach, 
 the affix Calgach being the name of a pagan warrior. Hence Derry Calgach, 
 signifies " the oak wood of the warrior." Towards the end of the tenth cen- 
 tury, this name yielded to that of Doire-Ckolwn-Cille or Derry-Columb-Kille, 
 in honour of St. Columb. The hill on which the city stands rises to th e 
 height of 119 feet above the level of the Foyle, and contains 199 acres, 3 roods, 
 and 20 perches.
 
 KOTES. 29 
 
 Note 4, page 28—" And peace bore seldom found a real." 
 
 In the Annals of tho Four Masters, the calamities which Derry Calga^h 
 ■suffered from the 8th century arc thub recorded '.—Burned In 783, and tlin 
 Vbbey destroyed; plundered by foreigners in 080, and again In 907; tlui 
 \bbey burned in 1095 ; in 1121 a Prince of Allaeh was slain in an assault 
 made by him on tho church of Columbkillc, In 1 135, Derry Columbia 
 its churches, was burned. In tho years 11 10 and 1100 successively, the town 
 was burned ; and in the year 1 195 the church was plundered. In 1203, Deny 
 underwent another burning, and was plundered and destroyed in 1211, ^atul 
 again in the following year. In 1222 Derry was plundered by Nial O Ncill. 
 Happily, since the raising of the siege, in 1G89, the city has sustained 
 injury. 
 
 Note 6, page 26—" And Londonderry had become thy namo." 
 
 The name of Derry was changed to Londonderry when tho town wae given 
 in trust, by the charter of King James I., to the Hon. the Irish Society of 
 London, in the year 1013. 
 
 Note 6, page 26—" Meantime, a wall encircled thee around." 
 
 The Walls of the city of Derry Were commenced in ths year 1600, by tho 
 Corporation of London, but were not completed till the year 1619, Their 
 circuit, according to Pynnar's Survey, i9 281| perches, at eighteen feet to the 
 perch. The outward stonework is twenty-four feet high, and six feet thick.. 
 They were built under the direction of Thomas Iiaven, Esq., of London, at » 
 cost of .£8,357. 
 
 Note t, page 26—" Mounted thy ramparts— made their cannons roar," 
 
 The cannon which defended the city during the memorable siege had 
 been presented to it by some of the London Companies, in the year 1012. 
 One, with the arms of Queen Elizabeth, bears the date 1090. (See Graham's 
 " Derriana," Simpson's " Annals of Derry," &c.) 
 
 Note 8, page 27—" Shall through the land deservedly be fatn'd." 
 
 The City of Londonderry, (the population of which, at the census taken 
 in 1861, amounted to 20,153), has, within the last thirty years, increased in 
 extent outside the Walls fully one-fourth. This applies more especially to the 
 East and North Wards. The portion of the former on the east side of the Foylo 
 known as the Waterside and Clooney, has, within the last twenty years, been 
 completely changed, large streets with a dense population having here sprung 
 rapidly into existence. This is more particularly observable at the part called 
 Clooney, and is mainly attributable to the landlord of this locality, James 
 Murray, Esq., of Caw House, who encouraged the people to build, by giving 
 them leases in perpetuity on very reasonable terms. The consequence of 
 this has been, that Clooney Terrace, a street of large and uniform houses, 
 and several minor streets, may now be seen there instead of the green hill- 
 ■side of former years. Had the Hon. the Irish Society given equal encourage- 
 ment to their tenantry in the City, beyond a doubt, instead of several un- 
 -Hightly old houses which now disfigure it, tasteful buildings, suitable for
 
 30 NOTES. 
 
 either places of business, or the residence of private families, would now 
 occupy their places. Had the Society, even for the last fifty years, adopted 
 this just and equitable course, most assuredly the City would at present 
 cover a site of double the extent which it now occupies. As it is, in addition 
 to a very extended range of houses northward on the Strand-road, four new 
 streets of uniform good houses have been built within the time specified. 
 The elevated situation of Derry renders it extremely healthy. It is well 
 lighted with gas, and has an abundant supply of good pipe water throughout 
 the year, a matter of great importance to the inhabitants. From the excel- 
 lence of its harbour, it is well adapted for commerce, and, since the construc- 
 tion of the new line of quays and the graving-dock, the arrival of vessels from 
 America, and different ports in Europe, have largely increased. An extensive 
 trade is carried on coastwise, by steamers which ply between the City of 
 Glasgow ; also, Liverpool, Fleetwood, and Morecambe. This, and the advan- 
 tage of railway communication with Dublin and Belfast,'afford,facilities which 
 only require energy and enterprise on the part of her merchants and traders 
 to make the Maiden City, at no distant day, one of the most prosperous sea- 
 port towns in Ireland. The Corporation of Londonderry consists of twenty- 
 four members, viz., six Aldermen, and eighteen Town Councillors. One of 
 their body is elected from among themselves annually to preside over their 
 meetings. He is invested with the dignity of Mayor, and, dm-ing his year of 
 office, is Chief Magistrate of the City. The Board of Port and Harbour Com- 
 misioners consist of fifteen members, one of whom, in like manner, is chosen 
 annually by the others to preside as Chairman at their monthly meetings. 
 The appointment to the situation of Recorder, which continues for life, is 
 vested in the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Present Recorder — Alexander 
 Mehan, Esq., of St. Columbs. The City returns one representative to the 
 Imperial Parliament. Present member, and successor to the late lamented 
 Sir Robert A. Ferguson, Bart., William M'Cormick, Esq., Lissahally House.
 
 DOWNPATRICK. 
 
 AM HISTORICAL DIGRESSIVE POE1I. IN TWO CANTOS 
 
 CANTO I. 
 
 Downpatrick ! fair and hospitable town,W 
 Chief seat of justice for the shire of Down — 
 A county long distinguished in the North 
 For varied landscape, wealth, and men of worth. 
 Of all the towns in Erin, none can claim 
 A date so ancient on the roll of fame : 
 Full fifteen hundred years away have flown, 
 Since by the name Bathkeltair thou wert known — 
 An Irish title, which to modern ears 
 Mysterious, uncouth, and strange appears. 
 
 Thy history to trace from early date, 
 And on the past and present contemplate; 
 The changes made by Time's unceasing hand, 
 On thee, religion, laws, throughout the land, 
 Must fill with wonder the iuquring mind, 
 To meditate on such events inclined. 
 Here on the Mount, north-west, in green arrayed, 
 Where flow'rots wild in season bloom and fade, 
 Once stood a palace, towering to the sky, 
 The admiration of the passer-by, 
 Wherein Ullidia's mouarchs in their day 
 Resided, ruling with imperial sway; 
 Their will was law, despotic their commands, 
 For peace or war was vested in their hands : 
 
 (1) See Notes at end of Poem.
 
 32 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 But now, to find a vestige of their reign, 
 The antiquarian sage may look in vain. 
 The last on record, Roderic Mac Dunleve, 
 Like England's Harold, from the Norman. brave, 
 Strove to protect his dignity and crown, 
 From strong De Courcy, worthy of renown,^) 
 Who in great Strongbow's day to Erin came/ 3 ' 
 In the twelfth age, and gained a victor's fame. 
 He, with his friends, Sir Armoric and La Poer, 
 And gallant knights amounting to a score, 
 With infantry, who numbered hundreds five, 
 The Irish hosts before them thought to drive; 
 But at the Hill of Howth they made a stand, 
 And fought the English for their lives and land, 
 The ground with them contending inch by inch, 
 Determined in the conflict not to flinch: 
 Yet skill superior — after on each side 
 Had fallen many a soldier true and tried— 
 Compelled the Irish at the last to yield, 
 And leave their foemen masters of the field : 
 Who onward marched, and into Ulster came, 
 And here of war soon kindled up the flame. 
 
 Their leader, ever foremost in the fight, 
 The strong De Courcy, in the dead of night, 
 Downpatrick entered, with both foot and horse, 
 And seized it as his right, without remorse. 
 
 The legate of the Pope— a man of peace- 
 Then happened to reside within the place, 
 To whom, in his distress, Dunleve applied, 
 And he to bold De Courcy promptly hied j 
 Urged him to leave a town to Henry true, 
 Else he his hostile visit soon would rue,
 
 DOWNPATBICK. 
 
 And while Dunleve did there the sceptre sway, 
 He to himself would annual tribute pay; 
 But with the stern De Courcy might was right, 
 And war and conquest his supreme delight. 
 All offers he rejected — in a word, 
 He spurned all arbitrators, save the sword, 
 Which he declared, in all the pomp of pride, 
 And nothing else, the quarrel should decide. 
 
 The legate, Vivian, who had hither come/ 4 ) 
 Vicegerent of the Church and Court of Rome, 
 In wrath denounced the contumacious knight 
 Who thus his friendly counsel dared to slight, 
 And promptly called on all the chiefs around 
 To aid Dunleve, and on their native ground 
 Display their valour, meet the intruding band, 
 And drive the proud usurper from the land. 
 
 Dunleve himself, a prince of courage true, 
 His standard raised, his troops together drew, 
 Called on his allies, who assistance lent, 
 And many a petty chieftain to him went; 
 While bards inflamed their zeal with martial songs, 
 And urged them to avenge their monarch's wrongs, 
 Till, when they marched the English to defy, 
 To death or glory ! was their battle-cry. 
 Anon the tidings reached De Courcy's ear, 
 That soon before Downpatrick would appear 
 The fieroe Dunleve, who was approaching then, 
 The leader often thousand warlike men; 
 While he of hundreds had no more than seven — 
 Yet fight he must, or from the town bo driven. 
 With warlike shouts, or rather vongoful cries, 
 Which echoed through the glens and vaulted skies. 
 
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 34 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 They forward rushed to meet their daring foes, 
 
 And them assailed with quick and heavy blows; 
 
 And now the clang of arms was heard afar, 
 
 And all the clamour of destructive war. 
 
 The King Dunleve, arrayed in armour bright, 
 
 His bold dragoons led promptly to the fight, 
 
 Against the English cavalry, who then 
 
 Were not to their assailants one to ten; 
 
 Yet here they made a most determined stand, 
 
 Beneath the brave Sir Armoric's command/ 5 ^ 
 
 Prompt to decide, his troops he marched straightway, 
 Equipped and eager for the coming fray; 
 Took up a strong, secure position where 
 The foemen could not fall upon his rear; 
 In three divisions formed his faithful band, 
 And thus addressed them — " Soldiers of this land ! 
 We have possession gained, without a blow, 
 And shall we hold it ? — answer yes or no. 
 To victory I often have you led, 
 And England's banner forth in triumph spread; 
 And though the host that comes against us now 
 May hope to pluck the laurel from my brow, 
 Should you your wonted bravery display, 
 We'll conquer, and victorious be to-day/' 
 He ended, and was answered by a shout 
 Of — " Lead us on against our foemen stout; 
 Though more than twelve to one, we'll make them fly, 
 Or prostrate on the field of battle lie; 
 Britain and glory let our war-cry be, 
 And let us scorn from battle-field to flee." 
 
 On came the Irish, with impetuous force, 
 A formidable host of foot and horse,
 
 DOWNPATKICK. 35 
 
 Amounting to ten thousand men and more, 
 Who had that morning vowed they would restore 
 The rightful monarch to his lands and crown 
 And from invaders free the county Down. 
 For all attempts to make them waver failed, 
 Though overwhelming numbers them assailed; 
 While men and horses tumbled to the ground, 
 Bleeding and dying pierced with many a wound . 
 
 The strong De Courcy, in himself a host, 
 Had chose the centre column for his post; 
 And here the battle soon with fury raged, 
 And man with man in conflict fierce engaged, 
 And now the English chief displayed his might, 
 And proved a second Samson in the fight: 
 Where'er the battle most severe appeared, 
 He rushed undaunted, and his soldiers cheered; 
 And often, by his stalwart arm alone, 
 Whole ranks were broken, routed, and o'erthrown. 
 Yet, though the dead were thickly strewed around, 
 And blood in torrents flowed along the ground, 
 Fresh numbers on the English columns pressed, 
 And put their valour to the utmost test; 
 And of their bravest many fighting fell, 
 While striving their assailants to repel; 
 And raged the battle more than half a day, 
 Ere either side attempted to give way. 
 
 At length, but not till thousands had been slain, 
 The Irish foot retreated o'er the plain, 
 Chased by the English cavalry, who then 
 Dashed in among, and of these flying men 
 Cut numbers down, till brave M'Laughlin's band 
 Of troopers hurried forward, sword in hand,
 
 36 HISTORICAL fOfiMS AND SOtfGiJ. 
 
 Their weapons dyeing in their foemen's gore) 
 
 And valiantly the fight renewed once more — 
 
 Unhorsed their leader twice in this affray, 
 
 And would have changed the aspect of the day 
 
 Had but the infantry turned boldly round 
 
 On their pursuers, and maintained their ground; 
 
 But panic-struck, they fled in wild dismay, 
 
 And then the horsemen, doubly press'd, gave way— 
 
 The English leaving to inter the skin 
 
 The victors of a well-contested plain. 
 
 Dunleve, however, like a hero true, 
 His scattered troops again together drew, 
 Determined not to tamely lose his crown, 
 His home and fair possessions here in Down, 
 His allies, also, with their bands came forth, 
 From the adjacent counties of the North, 
 Till, when collected all, his army then 
 Amounted to full fifteen thousand men, 
 With whom he marched, De Courcy to invade, 
 Before his English friends his cause could aid, 
 And boldly met him in the battle-field; 
 But was a second time compelled to yield, 
 Though not till many thousands had been slain, 
 Or badly wounded on the gory plain, 
 The conflict having lasted all the day 
 Before his foemen stout had given way; 
 And, when De Courcy had the battle gained, 
 Few of his gallant host alive remained. 
 
 And now among the leaders of his bands 
 T he victor parcell'd the surrounding lands, 
 Strengthen'd the town, raised troops, and, potent grown 
 Prepared his cohorts to invade Tyrone,
 
 HOWNPATRICK. 37 
 
 Resolved the whole of Ulster to subdue, 
 
 And make it yield to Henry homage due. 
 
 In this usurping, ravaging crusade, 
 
 Fell superstition lent him powerful aid: 
 
 From her dark cave the beldame hurried forth, 
 
 The dismal tidings spreading through the North, 
 
 How that the seer St. Columb had foretold^ 6 ' 
 
 The chiefs of Ulster should dominion hold, 
 
 Till, mounted on a prancing milk-white steed, 
 
 A gallant stranger thither should proceed, 
 
 In shining armour gorgeously arrayed, 
 
 With divers birds upon his shield portrayed; 
 
 And raising high, in his victorious hand, 
 
 The British banner, emblem of command, 
 
 He should by might his sovereign sway extend, 
 
 And make the native chiefs before him bend; 
 
 And to resist him would be madness vain, 
 
 For he should conquer and triumphant reign. 
 
 These symbols of success De Courcy bore 
 
 The day he landed on the Irish shore, 
 
 While Fame his conquests blazoned forth afar, 
 
 Proclaiming him invincible in war. 
 
 And though fair Ulster's sons held freedom dear, 
 
 Yet, paralysed by superstitious fear, 
 
 They made no effort to resist his course, 
 
 And crush him by an overwhelming force; 
 
 But tamely suffered a relentless band 
 
 To plunder and lay waste their native land, 
 
 Without attempting, till, alas ! too late, 
 
 To save it from so ruinous a fate. 
 
 Thus, while the courage of the Irish slept, 
 
 Do Courcy conquered and possession kept; 
 
 And to secure the towns the victor seized, 
 
 ■Castles and forts, well fortified, ho raised^ 
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 38 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 Which with the trophies of his arms he graced, 
 And stores for war and soldiers in them placed — 
 Men prodigal of life, on rapine Dent, 
 Who devastation spread where'er they went. 
 Even fair Armagh, for learning long renowned, 
 Where science spread her gifts profusely round, 
 Could not escape the fierce destructive storm, 
 Which ruin spread around in many a form: 
 To these ferocious troops it fell a prey, 
 Who pillaged it, and hore the spoils awayj 
 And, to complete their cruelty, returned, 
 And savagely the ancient city burned, 
 Seized and drove off the cattle which they found 
 On every side for several miles around ; 
 And having given thousands cause to mourn, 
 For home prepared triumphant to return. 
 
 At length M'Mahon, by aggression roused,* 7 ' 
 And other chieftains who his cause espoused, 
 Their clans assembled, arms placed in their hands, 
 And formed them into three extensive bands, 
 And, by their scouts, they having understood 
 That through the centre of a spacious wood 
 Would pass the English on their homeward way. 
 They here before them close in ambush lay, 
 Determined to encompass them around, 
 And with their lifeless bodies strew the ground. 
 On came the English troops, with many a score 
 Of cattle, which they lawlessly off bore, 
 Entered the wood, and through it marched along, 
 More like to drovers than an army strong — 
 Approached its centre full of joyous glee, 
 Nor ever deemed that danger nigh could be;
 
 DOWNPATKICK. 39 
 
 When, lo ! the Irish, with a sudden bound/ 8 * 
 And vengeful cries which echoed far around. 
 
 O 
 
 Rushed on them, dealing death at every blow, 
 
 And hundreds of their numbers soon laid low. 
 
 So fierce and unexpected was the shock, 
 
 That, like a ship when dashed against a rock, 
 
 The danger all at once burst on their sight, 
 
 Nor could they fly, nor were prepared to fight; 
 
 And all had perished on that fatal spot 
 
 But for De Courcy, who so stoutly fought, 
 
 That many of the assailing foe he slew, 
 
 And, baring rallied his survivors few, 
 
 He with them'through some thousands fore'd his way, 
 
 Thence to a fortress that adjacent lay, 
 
 The walls of which were built so strong and high, 
 
 It could the enemy's assaults defy, 
 
 Who to its very entrance them pursued, 
 
 And down the hindmost without mercy hew'd. 
 
 Had prudence ruled the Irish forces then,^ 
 
 De Courcy and his few surviving men, 
 
 Not having food, if forced a siege to stand, 
 
 Must have surrendered almost on demand; 
 
 But when did Irishmen a battle gain, 
 
 And moderation afterward maintain ? 
 
 On this occasion long their deaf ning cheers 
 
 Seemed death's knell sounding in their foemen's ear3, 
 
 And, while the fortress they encamped around, 
 
 Their shouts of exultation shook the ground. 
 
 They next with joy prepared a sumptuous feast, 
 
 For which beneath the axe fell many a boast; 
 
 Lighted their watch-fires for the coming night, 
 
 And with carousal joyful closed the fight — 
 
 Drank, cheered, and sung, till sleep at last sot in, 
 
 And with intoxication hush'd their din;
 
 40 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 And then in groups as carelessly down lay, 
 
 As though the foe had been twelve leagues away.. 
 
 Sir Armoric, who still was at his post, 
 Observed the movements of the Irish host, 
 Found that they had no sentinels nor guard, 
 A sortie from the fortress to retard; 
 Then roused De Courcy from his sleepless bed, 
 And told him that their foes they need not dread, 
 But through them, while asleep they prostrate lay, 
 They could, without resistance, make their way. 
 
 The chief the counsel of his friend approved, 
 Mustered his men, and forward promptly moved, 
 Attacked the Irish in their helpless state, 
 And slaughtered them with unrelenting hate; 
 Slew of them full five thousand on that night, 
 And put the rest in terror all to flight ; 
 Retook the spoils they lost the day before, 
 Nor could the Northerns fight De Courcy more, 
 But yielded to his domineering sway, 
 And promised all King Henry to ohey, 
 Who, quite delighted at the knight's career, 
 Exalted him to be an Irish peer, 
 With Ulster for his title and demesne, 
 His dignity in Erin to sustain; 
 And thus endowed with many a large estate, 
 He soon became pre-eminently great — 
 Erected castles, beautified the town, 
 And spread afar his prowess and renown. 
 
 But afterward, in John's inglorious reign, 
 When young Prince Arthur of Bretagne was slain,F
 
 DOWNPATRICK. 41 
 
 The conduct of the rash intrepid earl 
 Lost him his lands, and placed his lifo in peril; 
 For of the murder he the king accused, 
 And all allegiance to hie throne refused: 
 But, as an independent sovereign, reigned 
 O'er all the parts he by his arms had gained. 
 
 The proud De Lacy, then in high command — 
 The Lord Chief-Justice of Ierne's land — 
 Had long ere this become De Courcy's foe, 
 And eager been his power to overthrow; 
 He therefore promptly to the king made known 
 How tbat his rival bad rebellious grown, 
 And got a mandate from the Monarch's hand, 
 To northward lead a large, well-armed band, 
 Surround, attack, and in a space but brief, 
 Arrest the person of the dauntless chief, 
 Who openly had dared him to defame, 
 And charge him with a crime too dark to name. 
 
 'o- 
 
 De Lacy, this commission to obey,( n) 
 An army raised, and forward marched straightway; 
 Before him sent a proclamation forth, 
 And spread it widely over all the North, 
 In which De Courcy, of the county Down, 
 lie branded as a traitor to the Crown — ■ 
 Called on him proudly, in the Monarch's name, 
 To yield, and own his flagrant crime with shame. 
 But on his sword and troops the chief relied, 
 And his malignant opponent defied: 
 He even cballenged his accuser bold, 
 To meet him, where both armies might behold, 
 In single combat, promptly sword in hand, 
 And not with civil war distract the land,
 
 42 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 But with their own good weapons end the strife, 
 And thus prevent a waste of human life. 
 But to De Lacy he was too well known 
 To venture to encounter him alonej 
 Yet as the cause why he the fight declined, 
 His high commission pompously assigned — 
 Declaring it would him degrade to draw 
 His sword in combat with a vile outlaw. 
 
 At length both armies met, a conflict sought, 
 And here at Down a bloody battle fought, 
 When proud De Lacy, after slaughter great, 
 Was forced in haste to Dublin to retreat, 
 Glad from his bold antagonist to fly, 
 Nor with him dare a second battle try. 
 And then, his dreaded progress to retard, 
 He offered to bestow a large reward 
 On any person, destitute of fear, 
 Who should, alive or dead, within a year, 
 The body of De Courcy to him bring, 
 Who had appear'd in arms against his king; 
 But not a man was found, in all the land, 
 To take the daring enterprise in hand. 
 
 Yet, though his public proclamations failed, 
 By private offers he at last prevailed 
 Upon the servants of the chieftain bold 
 To seize him for a promised sum in gold. 
 And now the Earl, in whose romantic mind 
 Devotion was with chivalry combiu'd, 
 (As with the chiefs the custom of the times,) 
 Performed an annual penance for his crimes. 
 Good Friday was the day he set aside 
 For this corporeal humbling of his pride —
 
 DOWXPATRICK. 
 
 By rigid penance hoping to obtain 
 Full absolution from each guilty stain: 
 The traitors, therefore, fixed upon that day 
 Their unsuspecting master to betray, 
 And give him up to stern De Lacy's men, 
 Who, not far distant, in a shady glen, 
 Were waiting to receive him, and away 
 To Dublin bear him off without delay. 
 
 Good Friday came. The chief, in humble guise, 
 With slow and solemn steps and downcast eyes — 
 A penitent, barefooted and forlorn — 
 Walked to the Abbey on that fatal morn; 
 Passed through the Gothic gate without bis guard, 
 And had commenced bis circuit round the yard, 
 When the conspirators, who lay in wait, 
 Observing plainly his defenceless state, 
 Rushed forward, thinking that they could with ease 
 Effect their purpose, and bis person seize. 
 
 Two of his gallant nephews, beiug near, 
 Gave the alarm, and, destitute of fear, 
 To his assistance valorously flew, 
 And tbeir last breatli in him defending drew. 
 When he perceived bis valiant kinsmen slain, 
 Revengeful fury Bred his madden'd brain, 
 And then, more dangerous than a stag at bay, 
 He seized a wooden cross that near him lay, 
 Which wielding round him with gigantic might, 
 Maintained, alone, undauntedly the fight, 
 Sweeping his foemen down at every stroke, 
 Bereft of life, or bones in pieces broke; 
 And ere the crowd could in upon him close, 
 Thirteen lay round him still'd in death's repose; 
 
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 44 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 And had his keen-edg'd sword heen in his hand, 
 He would have put to flight th' ignoble hand : 
 But numbers o'er him at the last prevailed, 
 And he, before whose gaze bold chiefs had quailed, 
 Was, by a ruthless rabble, captive made, 
 Before his troops had known or friends could aid, 
 And carried off triumphantly in haste, 
 To where they had his armed foemen plac'd; 
 Thence to De Lacy brought, securely bound, 
 Borne on a rude-made sledge, well guarded round. 
 The Deputy then made the caitiffs bring 
 The noble captive to the vengeful King, 
 Who, overjoyed to have him in his power, 
 Consign'd the valiant hero to the Tower. 
 Where long he had in durance to remain, 
 Before he could his liberty regain.^ 12 ) 
 De Lacy thus his purpose having gainM, 
 Abborr'd the tools by whom it was obtain'd — 
 Commanded them to cross the Channel home, 
 Without a pilot through the briny foam, 
 In hopes the crazy boat to them assign'd 
 Would founder in a stormy gale of wind} 
 Yet Cork they reached, but, by his orders, there 
 Met their reward, and hanged as felons were.* 13 ) 
 
 At length between old England and proud France 
 A war appearing likely to commence, 
 And Gallia's King, the slaughter to prevent, 
 This message to the English Monarch sent: 
 That each of them a champion should provide, 
 And by his sword the cause of strife decide. 
 To this proposal royal John agreed, 
 And both arranged the time and place with speed.
 
 IX) WN PATRICK. 
 
 When near to London was approved by lot, 
 Where this decisivo combat should bo fought. 
 
 Some weeks before the day of trial came, 
 King John, with some great nobles, high in fame, 
 Went to the Tower to see the captive knight, 
 And told him that he would him well requite, 
 If he would but his champion become, 
 And send the French bravado, vanquish'd, home; 
 For that a blot would stain the British Crown, 
 And strip the nation of its great renown, 
 Unless he could a man like him provide, 
 In whose great strength and skill he could confide 
 To undertake the fight, and bravely show 
 A son of England fears no foreign foe. 
 
 De Courcy spurn'd his offer with disdain,. 
 And told him, in a bold, indignant strain, 
 That no reward, within his power to give, 
 Could make him, as before, contented live, 
 Or compensate the wrongs which at his hand 
 He had endured, when robbed of his command 
 And fair possessions, won in battle-field, 
 In Erin, where ho made a province yield — 
 And that no knight, of high or low degree. 
 Should risk his life for such a King as he; 
 But, to defend the honour of the Crown, 
 His life he still was ready to lay down — 
 Espouse his country's cause, and undertake 
 To fight a duel gladly for her sake; 
 But first his sword, which proved had often been,. 
 Must to him be convcy'd from Erin green. 
 To this his Sovereign joyfully agreed, 
 And also, of his own freo will, decreed. 
 
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 46 
 
 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 That, as his champion, he should bearray'd, 
 And due attention to his wishes paid. 
 
 The place selected for the coming fray 
 Was well adapted for a grand display: 
 A spacious circus, on a terrace green, 
 Where tilts and tournaments had often been, 
 And, in the centre, raised on high a stage, 
 On which the rival champions should engage, 
 With chairs erected, on a model grand, 
 For both the kings and nobles of the land. 
 
 The day arrived. The kings, in pomp and pride, 
 Surrounded by their nobles on each side, 
 Approach'd the place, 'mid cheers and trumpets' sound, 
 And took their seats above the peers around; 
 While high-boru dames, and youthful damsels fair, 
 To view the strange exciting scene, were there, 
 And many thousands eager to behold 
 The combat fierce between two swordsmen bold. 
 
 The champions came in armour bright attired, 
 Gigantic men, whose bearing all admired — 
 Passed each the other with a scornful look, 
 And, with their squires, their places promptly took, 
 Awaiting for the signal to advance, 
 And honour gain for England or for France. 
 But when the Frenchman viewed th' apparent might, 
 Huge sword, and stature of the English knight, 
 A sudden panic seized upon his frame, 
 And, to his own and Gallia's lasting shame, 
 He sneaked away, sailed quickly o'er the main, 
 And, cover'd with disgrace, set out for Spain.
 
 DOWNPATIUCK. 47 
 
 Now shouts of triumph from the English rose, 
 While rage and consternation fill'd their foes, 
 To find their boasting champion would not fight, 
 Cut, like a poltroon, had been put to flight; 
 And that no other of the Gallic race 
 Would venture boldly forward in his place. 
 
 Soon as the cheers had ceased, the Kings address'd 
 The victor, and their wish to him express'd, 
 That he would in their presence draw his sword, 
 And them a test of his great strength afford; 
 To which the knight reluctantly agreed, 
 And forthwith to the stage was brought with speed 
 A log of wood, and on it promptly placed, 
 By his direction (when together braced), 
 A strong steel helmet and a coat of mail, 
 'Gainst which 'twas deemed no weapon could prevail. 
 
 Anon De Courcy drew his pondrous sword ' ' 
 Looked sternly round, but uttered not a word, 
 Then rais'd his arm, and, with one pow'rful stroke, 
 Helmet and coat of mail asunder broke, 
 And in the wood so deeply sunk the blade, 
 With which he oft had fearful havoc made, 
 The strongest present tried, but strove in vain, 
 Except himself, tu draw it forth again. 
 
 Then shouts of acclamation rent the skies, 
 And, while the Monarchs viewed him with surprise, 
 King John demanded why so fierce he gazed, 
 Before he struck the blow which all amazed. 
 " Sire," with a dauntless frown the chief replied, 
 ' If I had raiss'd that stroke, you both had died;
 
 48 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 My injuries would have avenged been, 
 
 And then my death had closed the bloody scene." 
 
 The Monarch knit his brow, but joy that day 
 Soon banished every gloomy thought away; 
 The bold reply he instantly forgave, 
 And hastened to reward the champion brave, 
 Who had for England signal glory gain'd, 
 And peace between two kingdoms great maintain'd. 
 In strict accordance with his royal word, 
 The hero to the peerage he restored, 
 And gave him and his offspring, without fail, 
 The earldom and the manor of Kinsale, 
 With privilege, above each other peer, 
 In presence of the king his hat to wear. 
 
 Thus, having reached the pinnacle of fame, 
 And gained in arms a most distinguished name, 
 Bent down by the infirmities of age, 
 He pass'd at last from this terrestrial stage — 
 Prostrated by that Monarch's icy hand, 
 Whose grasp no child of Adam can withstand ! 
 All, like himself, in due succession must 
 Their bodies have reduced to kindred dust — 
 The mighty king, the warrior, and the slave, 
 Alike are doom'd to moulder in the grave. 
 Swift glides away the brief allotted span, 
 Which terminates on earth the life of man, 
 And then, as time unceasing onward flies, 
 The greatest victor soon forgotten lies.
 
 DOTOATRICK. 
 
 AN HISTORICAL DIGRESSIVE POEM. IN TWO CANTOS. 
 CANTO II. 
 
 Return, ray Muse, from thy discursive flight, 
 
 A theme more tranquil doth a while invite — 
 
 A time retracing to an early date, 
 
 When from a rude, a semi-harbarous state — 
 
 Idolatry, and many a practice vile — 
 
 The Gospel changed the people of this isle, 
 
 Preached here, by sage divines, in faith and love, 
 
 Inspired with zeal and wisdom from above, 
 
 Who, in their pious work, from shore to shore, 
 
 The standard of the Cross triumphant bore. 
 
 Of all those godly men, the most renown'd, 
 The great St. Patrick, who his labours crown'd* 10 ) 
 By building churches which still bear his name, 
 And keep alive throughout tho land his fame — 
 An abbey founded here in tho fifth age, 
 For canons regular, devout, and sage. 
 He also, Avhere the old cathedral stands, 
 A lofty fane, whoso ago respect commands, 
 Still much admired for architectural skill, 
 An abbey rais'd upon tho western hill;
 
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 And here the pious met, their voice to raise 
 
 To Zion's King in prayer and songs of praise. 
 
 The ground on which those monasteries stood, 
 
 With tracts of land attached for tillage good, 
 
 The holy man had as a grant obtained 
 
 From Dichu, to the faith a convert gain'd, 
 
 Whose father, Trichan, of the county lord, 
 
 Could at his pleasure such a gift afford. 
 
 Of those religious houses as the head 
 
 He took the charge, and Scripture knowledge spread* 
 
 And over both continued to preside — 
 
 To monks and canons regular a guide— 
 
 Except while on his mission through the land, 
 
 Confirming churches planted by his hand. 
 
 And here at last the venerable sage, 
 
 Who reached in life a patriarchal age, 
 
 Resigned his breath, lamented and revered— 
 
 A Christian patriot to the isle endear'd — 
 
 And in a tomb, with due attention paid, 
 
 His body was within the abbey laid. 
 
 In after ages here was found a stone, 
 
 On which a Latin epitaph made known, 
 
 That underneath, their pious labours closed, 
 
 The ashes of three worthy saints reposed — 
 
 The great St. Patrick, famed throughout the isle 
 
 For driving from it toads and reptiles vile; 
 
 And pious Bridget, virtuous and fair/ 16 ) 
 
 Whose learning shed a lustre on KildareJ 
 
 And Columbkille, who long in Deny dwelt/ 17 ) 
 
 And for the city much affection felt, 
 
 On record placing, as historians tell, 
 
 Ere he it left, a plaintive fond farewell. 
 
 The canons regular, established here 
 
 By their first founder, flourish'd many a year,
 
 DOWNPATRICK. 
 
 And had extended far and wide their fame; 
 But when the bold De Courcy hither came, 
 And o'er the region all around bore sway, 
 lie from the abbey banish'd them away; 
 And in their stead, from Chester he removed 
 Some Benedictine Monks, whom he approved, 
 And placed them here as guardians of the poor; 
 And that no hungry wight might pass their door, 
 lie freely fixed securely in their hands 
 The revenues of thirty-six townlands, 
 Beside the sum the ferries wide would pay, 
 Of Strangford Lough and Carlingford's fair Bay- 
 Likewise the river Bann, and, without fail, 
 The tithes of all his huntings in Lecale:^ 
 Both he and Bishop Malachy the Third 
 Upon the abbey large bequests conferr'd. 
 They also sent to Rome, and thence obtained 
 A Bull from Urban, who then Pontiff reign'd, 
 For building splendid 6hrines within the fane, 
 And placing there, for ever to remain. 
 The relics of the saints already nam'd, 
 And make thereby their memory more fam'd. 
 Those shrines, when finished, were by all admired; 
 And wheu procur'd had been the urns required, 
 For these strange obsequies a day was nam'd, 
 And far and wide throughout the land proclaim'd; 
 And that the ceremonial rites might be 
 Impressive rendered in a high degree, 
 The preparations made were on a scale 
 That to effect the purpose could not fail. 
 The Nuncio of the Pope, in regal state — 
 The Karl of Ulster, chivalrous and great — 
 The Bishop and the clergy all around — 
 The band of monks located ou the ground; 
 
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 52 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 Likewise the laity, their part to bear, 
 From town and eountry congregated were; 
 And seldom has the sun, in radiance bright, 
 On such a pageant shed his glorious light. 
 
 Anon the tolling of the abbey bell, 
 In cadence doleful rang the funeral knell; 
 And, as the large procession onward mov'd, 
 The relics bearing of the saints beloved, 
 The choristers in front a requiem sung, 
 Which filled with deep emotion old and young. 
 Thus to the abbey gravely march'd along, 
 In slow and measur'd steps, the funeral throng, 
 And in the shrines, within the house of prayer, 
 With solemn rites interr'd the relics were.( 19) 
 
 Nor ended here the honours then eonferr'd; 
 Upon the memory of those saints rever'd; 
 But further still to propagate their fame, 
 And for their virtues veneration claim 
 From future generations here below, 
 As years would onward in succession flow, 
 Their statues, carvM with skill, in marble chaste, 
 Above the shrines on pedestals were plae'd, 
 And tablets, which conspicuously set forth 
 Their names, their ages, piety, and worth,. 
 And where deposited had been their dust, 
 To wait the resurrection of the just — 
 By whom and when this tribute had been paid, 
 And those mementoes of them there displayed. 
 
 Those shrines and figures, splendid to behold. 
 By all who view'd them highly were extoll'd,
 
 D0WNPATR1CK. 
 
 And through green Erin's Isle, from shore to shore, 
 
 Became renown'd each passing year the more. 
 
 Thus was the nation's homage to them shown, 
 
 Till the Eighth Henry reign'd on England's throne; 
 
 But when that headstrong Monarch had defied 
 
 The Pope of Rome, and cast his yoke aside, 
 
 The Irish Primate, Cromer, spurn'd hi3 laws/ 20 ) 
 
 And openly espoused the Pontiff's cause, 
 
 And with his priests urged on the great O'Neill^ 1 ' 
 
 To take the field, and make the English quail, 
 
 The King's dominion in the land put down, 
 
 And sever Erin from the British Crown. 
 
 Promptly to arms the Irish Chieftain flew, 
 
 And march'd the English forces to subdue — 
 
 Prevail'd in Ulster, muster'd all his aid, 
 
 And hurried forward Leinster to invade — 
 
 Proceeded on victorious far as Meath, 
 
 And boldly vowed the sword he ne'er would sheath, 
 
 Till Dublin, conquer'd by his warlike bands, 
 
 Should be securely vested in his hands, 
 
 When, should the Irish chiefs all valiant be, 
 
 And with him join, they would the nation free. 
 
 But here his devastating conquests closed, 
 For by the Deputy, Lord Grey, opposed/ 22 ) 
 lie was in battle routed and o'erthrown; 
 And then the Deputy, all potent grown, 
 Reconquer'd Ulster — hostile to the Crown — 
 And wreak'd his vengeance on the county Down, 
 Where castles seven, with but brief delay, 
 Surrender'd in succession to his sway; 
 And in the progress of his fierce crusade, 
 He to thi3 ancient town a visit paid, 
 
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 54 HIST0E1CAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 Most part of it destroyed, nor even spared 
 The abbey, which the common ruin shared; 
 The monuments, so much esteem'd, defac'd, 
 An act which all his former fame disgrac'd — 
 For which vile deed, along with other crimes 
 Laid to his charge in these eventful times, 
 He was condemn'd, forth to the scaffold led, 
 And by the axe, at Tyburn, lost his head. 
 
 With what surprise, as chronicled, we trace 
 The scenes which happened in this far-famed place — 
 Six times besieged and taken by the Danes, 
 Who sacked and burnt the houses and the fanes. 
 
 Here Stephen Longspee fierce O'Neill o'erthrew/ 23 ) 
 And of his men above three hundred slew; 
 And here the Scottish warrior, Bruce the bold/ 24 ) 
 Committed havoc fearful to behold, 
 By setting town and abbey in a blaze — 
 The mode of savage warfare in those days. 
 And three years after, like a tyrant base, 
 Unworthy of his name and royal race, 
 He seized the townsmen's chattels as his prey, 
 And bore the spoil triumphantly away; 
 And then, by domineering pride inflam'd 
 He King of Erin had himself proclaim'd. 
 Again the town had reason to bemoan 
 The visit of the chieftain of Tyrone/ 2 - 3 ' 
 Who fiercely it assail'd, entreaty spurn'd, 
 And plunder'd it, and many houses burn'd; 
 And only two years after, haughty Shane, 
 This chieftain's son, attack'd the town again, 
 Its gates and ramparts levelled with the ground, 
 And ruin sadly spread for miles around.
 
 DOWNPATBICK. 00 
 
 And here, alas ! in fatal forty-one, 
 Against it Colonel Bryan O'Neill came on/ 26 ) 
 Burnt O'Keham Castle, entered with his force, 
 And slew, without compunction or remorse, 
 The Protestant inhabitants, and those 
 Who here had fled for shelter from their foes; 
 And, ere the horrid slaughter he gave o'er, 
 The streets were deeply staiu'd with human gore. 
 But, happily, since then the town has been 
 Free from assaults, or such a bloody scene; 
 The abbey, which had witnessed many a fray/ 87 ) 
 Through injuries sustain'd in ruins lay, 
 But when King George the Third the sceptre sway'd, 
 It was rebuilt, and more capacious made, 
 And alter'd to its present pleasing form, 
 With skill constructed to withstand each storm, 
 And still appears a solid stately pile 
 Of Gothic, somewhat modernized in style. 
 
 Since then some thousands have within it knelt, 
 And all the fervour of devotion felt, 
 As, in the exercise of faith secure, 
 Bas'd on the ruck of man's salvation sure, 
 Their prayers ascended to the throne above, 
 Where reign the Three in One— the God of Love, 
 Who over heaven and earth holds sov'reign sway, 
 And makes Ilia mighty works His power display; 
 Nations, for sin, according to His Word, 
 Corrects with famine, pestilence, and sword. 
 And who can read the records of our land, 
 And not therein perceive His chast'ning hand, 
 Scourging tho wicked who His laws despised, 
 And daring plots and bloody deeds devised !
 
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 Sad were the days when civil war prevail'd — 
 When towns were burnt, and castles strong assail'd- 
 When feudal chiefs their vassels could command 
 To rise in arms, and devastate the land — 
 Rebel against the monarch at their will, 
 And unoffending victims rob and kill; 
 While Erin wept her slaughter'd sons in vain, 
 And famine followed in the victor's train. 
 In these disastrous times, when terror reign'd, 
 Downpatrick greater injury sustain'd 
 From hostile movements of marauders vile 
 Than any other town throughout our isle. 
 Yet, though it often felt the spoiler's hand, 
 And suffer'd from the devastating brand, 
 And only brief tranquillity enjoyed, 
 It never yet was utterly destroyed. 
 
 Now, peopled chiefly by a hardy race/ 28 ) 
 Descended from bold settlers in this place, 
 (And rural districts many miles around,) 
 Who, after James the First was monarch crown'd, 
 From Bible-reading Scotland hither came, 
 And zealously revived the Gospel flame: 
 Made corn instead of bramble bushes grow, 
 And verdure crown high hills and valleys low: 
 Converted marshy swamps to meadows green, 
 And where before the stagnant pool had been, 
 The mower in the season might be seen. 
 Their minds with faith and fortitude imbued, 
 With steady aim their labours they pursued, 
 Hewed down the woods with unremitting toil, 
 And by degrees reclaimed the stubborn soil,
 
 DOWN PATRICK. 
 
 Till forests largo, where prowling foxes ranged, 
 To fertile fields or verdant lawns were changed; 
 And from the days of Cromwell British law 
 The turbulent subdued and kept in awe; 
 And property and life at last secure, 
 Through peace, established ou a basis sure, 
 The town, which had been populous of yore, 
 Not dreading fierce invaders any more, 
 Sprung from its ruins, like the phoenix rare, 
 With streets enlarged, and houses built with care; 
 While enterprise and commerce, hand in hand 
 Together marching, roused a thrifty band 
 To emulation — art and science spread, 
 And demon discord from their presence fled : 
 Improvements on progressively were made, 
 Till, in the stead of ruins long decay'd, 
 Substantial structures rose on every side, 
 Extending round a circle far and wide. 
 The rugged castles, built when war was rife, 
 The frequent scenes of sanguinary strife, 
 Through fierce assaults and lapse of time defaced, 
 By splendid, peaceful mansions were replaced; 
 While public spirit, patriotic zeal, 
 Together vicing for the general weal, 
 Raised institutions, beautified the town, 
 Which still had been pre-eminent in Down, 
 And at the present, as in days of old, 
 Doth in the county chief position hold. (29) 
 
 Downpatrick, faro thee well ! As years on flow, 
 May thou increase, and still moro prosperous grow — 
 Wisdom direct, and over thee preside, 
 And lovo of liberty in thee abide; 
 
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 58 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 And may thy people ever grateful be 
 To Him who from despoilers set thee free — 
 Stretch'd forth His sceptre o'er the ruin'd land, 
 And, by the sway of His almighty hand, 
 Caus'd fierce, destructive, civil war to cease, 
 And bless'd the nation with internal peace !
 
 NOTES. 
 
 Note 1, page 31—" Downpatrick ! fair and hospitable town." 
 
 Downpatrick, the seat of Down Diocese, a Parliamentary borough, and 
 the assize town of the county Down, which it has been from time immemo- 
 rial, is said to have been the first town built in Ireland, and seems in the 
 twelfth century to have been a place of considerable importance, being at 
 that remote period, denominated the City of Down. It lies about twenty-two 
 miles south-east from Belfast, and seventy- four north from Dublin. The 
 population, according to the last census, amounted to 4,310. The borough 
 returned two representatives to the Irish Parliament so early as the year 
 1585, and continued to<exercise this privilege till the time of the Union, since 
 which time it has only returned one representative to the Imperial Parlia- 
 ment. The present member is David Stewart Ker, Esq., Oxon, Montalto, 
 Ballynabinch. It was noted in the early ages as being the royal seat or resi- 
 dence of the kings of Ullagh, or Ullidia, as the county of Down was then 
 styled, and was originally named Ards-Kcillair, liathkeltuir, &c. — the one 
 signifying tbe house, and the other the castle, or fortification, of Celtair, the 
 son of Duach, one of the ancient chieftains or princes of Down. It derives 
 its present name from having been the chosen residence of St. Patrick, who 
 flourished in the fifth century. The situation of the town is picturesque in 
 the extreme, being built on a group of little hills, and formed into four prin- 
 cipal streets, which rise each with a steep ascent from the market-place, and 
 are intersected by several smaller streets or lanes. According to ancient usage, 
 the town is divided into two quarters, the English and the Scotch. The 
 Court-house occupies an elevated site in English-street, and is a large edifice, 
 consisting of a centre and two wings. The new Gaol, completed in 1880, ia said 
 to have cost the county 460,000. The County Infirmary is another of the public 
 buildings. There is also a large building adjoining the Court-house called the 
 County Rooms, erected for the accommodation of the Grand Jury. A mar- 
 ket is held every Saturday for the sale of agricultural produce; on which day 
 a weekly newspaper called the Duicnpatrick Recorder is published by Conway 
 Pilson, Esq., proprietor. (See Lewis's " Topographical Dictionary, " Belfast 
 and Province of Ulster Directory," &c.)
 
 60 NOTES. 
 
 Note 2, page 32—" From strong De Courcy, worthy of renown." 
 
 Sir John De Courcy, who invaded Ulster in the year 1777, is stated by 
 Lodge, in his " History of the British Peerage," to have derived his descent 
 from Charles Duke of Lorraine, the son of Louis IV., of France, who reigned 
 in the twelfth century. In Wills' " Lives of Illustrious and Distinguished 
 Irishmen," part 2, page 309, he is stated to have been a man of extra- 
 ordinary strength snd courage, of an iron constitution, and so dauntless, when 
 engaged in chivalrous enterprise, that he set all odds at defiance, leaving be- 
 hind him a name which stands alone with that of his heroic contemporary, 
 the monarch of the lion heart. He had five years previously been granted 
 conditionally the whole of the Province of Ulster, by Henry II., though at 
 that period the chiefs of the Northern Provinces had not submitted to the 
 English monarch. It, however, afforded the bold adventurer a sufficient pre- 
 text for entering Ulster in a hostile manner, which he accordingly did. Hav- 
 ing defeated King Dunleve in two pitched battles , fought near to Downpatrick, 
 he fixed his residence there, and commenced a predatory war against the sur- 
 rounding chiefs ; and, after a great number of sanguinary conflicts, eventu- 
 ally succeeded in subduing the North, and was honoured by the king con- 
 ferring upon him the title of Lord of Connaught and Earl of Ulster. He 
 even attempted to conquer the Province of Connaught also, but had not 
 troops sufficient at his disposal for the carrying out of his intended project, 
 and was, consequently, obliged to abandon it. (See Leland's "Ireland," 
 Wills' " Lives of Illustrious Irishmen," &c.) 
 
 Note 3, page 32— "Who in great Strongbow's day to Erin came." 
 
 Steongbow. — Richard de Clare, third Earl of Pembroke, Earl of Strigul, 
 Lord of Stepstow in England, Earl of Ogir in Normandy, &c, and Prince of 
 Leinster, in right of his wife Eva, daughter of Dermod, King of Leinster, and 
 Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, under Henry II., bore the sirname of Strongbow, 
 from his father Gilbert, who obtained it for his remarkable skill in archery. 
 He had been induced to visit Ireland by Dermod, King of Leinster, who 
 promised to give him his daughter in marriage, and make him heir to the 
 throne of Leinster, from which he had been deposed by O'Connor, King of 
 Connaught, in the event of his succeeding in restoring him to his kingdom. 
 According to this arrangement, he came to Ireland in the year 1170, and was 
 followed by the English monarch the following year, who landed at Croch 
 near Waterford, with a force amounting to 500 knights, and 4,000 men at 
 arms. (" Lives of Illustrious Irishmen," part 2, page 277.) 
 
 Note 4, page 33—" The legate, Vivian who had hither come." 
 
 Cardinal Vivian, who happened at that time to be in Downpatrick, had, 
 at the solicitation of Henry II., been sent to Ireland by the Pope in the capa- 
 city of legate, in the year 1177, his mission having for its object the bringing 
 over the bishops and clergy of the Irish Church to the interest of the English 
 monarch, who had previously, on his application to Adrian IV. (originally an 
 Englishman, named Nicholas Breakspeare), obtained a Bull from that Pon- 
 tiff for the invasion of Ireland, for the alleged purpose of spreading the in- 
 fluence of the Gospel, and bringing the Church into spiritual obedience to 
 the See of Rome. In this Bull, which was fully ratified by Alexander III. (a 
 copy of which may be found in Wright's "History of Ireland"), it was set 
 forth that the King should pay to St. Peter, annually, a penny a house for all
 
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 the houses occapieJ in Ireland. Such of the Roman Catholics of this country 
 as feel disposed to rail against the Union, and denounce the annexation of 
 this kingdom to England, as an iniquitous act, should bear in mind that two 
 of their own Popes liad used their miluence in effecting it. But, though the 
 Irish chiefs generally submitted to Henry on his arrival iu Ireland, they 
 nevertheless soon after endeavoured to throw otf the British yoke, and drive 
 the invaders (as they termed the English) out of the country. Internal 
 brawls, however, occasioned by their own petty jealousies, reudered their ef- 
 forts totally unavailing, no result being accomplished by the successive rebel- 
 lions against the English Crown, beyond an immense sacritice of human life 
 and ultimately the confiscation of the estates of the Irish insurgent chiefs— a 
 proceeding which has tended ever since to strengthen the feeling of hatred 
 against British domination in the minds of their posterity from age to age ; 
 and there is strong reason for believing that this feeling has not yet passed 
 away, nor would it be easy to determine when it will become extinct. 
 
 Note 5, page 34—" Beneath the brave Sir Armories command." 
 
 Sir Armoric St. Lawrence, formerly De Valance, had married the sister of 
 Sir John Da Conrcy, and became his faithful companion and partner in his 
 adventures in Irelaud. At the first battle between De Courcy and Mac Duu- 
 leve, iu which the former, with a force of less thin 700 men, defeated the 
 latter, whose army amounted to fully 10,000, Sir Armorio, who commanded 
 the English cavalry, was twice unhorsed during the conflict which took place 
 ■n his men and the Irish dragoons, headed by the brave Connor 
 M'Laughlin. On the last of these occasions the heroic Sir Armoric defended 
 himself, when on the ground, with his two-handed sword, while some of bis 
 troopers manifested their attachment to him by leaping off their horses, and 
 snatching up the weapons of the dead, bravely defended him from his assail- 
 ants, till I>e Courcy, with his band, came up, after having routed the main 
 body of the Irish, and his approach ended this obstinate and sanguinary con- 
 flict. A second battle was fought about midsummer, during the same 
 the Irish forces on that occasion are said to have amounted to fully 15,000 
 They were, however, defeated a second time by the courageous l)e Coutey 
 but not till many of his men, U well as several of his officers, had fallen. 
 The gallant Sir Annoiie in this engagement was severely wounded, and lay 
 for some time bleeding under a hedge, where he endeavoured to recruit his 
 fainting strength and subdue a parching thirst by chewing honeysuokleB 
 winch flowered profusely over his head. Immense numbers of the Irish fell 
 in these two bloody battles. (See " Lives of Illustrious Irishmen," vol. 1, 
 page 812.) The first untile which took place between the troops who had ac- 
 companied D ■ Courcy and the English was fought at Howth, and was gained 
 by Sir Arinorie, iu the absence of Sir John, who, it seems, was sick at the 
 time. Sir Annorie, on that occasion, was invested with the Lordship of 
 Howth, which has remained iu the family of his descendants from that time 
 till the present period. II- is mentioned 1 1 1 I he history of the times in which 
 he lived as being the no!, lest an 1 mOSl cluvalric hero of a romantic age. He 
 had adhei-.-d Brmlj to Di I ouroy in all his enterprises, and was, at his re* 
 guest, coming from thl W I It to iiis assistance after the rupture had bl 
 out betwei n the Earl and De Lacy, having under his command at the time 
 only 200 foot soldiers and 80 mounted dragoons; but, on reaching a place 
 
 called the Devil'l Mouth, at Kiioekning, near Tuam, Ins little band WSJ iiik IS' 
 
 peotedly surrounded bj an arm', of about 20,000 men, under the command of 
 
 tor, King of Connanght. The horsemen were anaiona to save 
 
 themselves by a timely retrt it Pheir captain, s brother to Sir Axmono, 
 
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 62 NOTES. 
 
 came up to him, and remonstrated against the intended movement. Sir Ar- 
 moric, upon this, alighted, and, turning towards his horse, exclaiming, " Thou 
 shalt not serve my enemies," ran the animal through with his sword ; the 
 rest of the horsemen followed his example, and thea the devoted band ad- 
 vanced to meet their enemies, by whom they were soon enclosed, and, with 
 their gallant leader, died to a man, but not before thej had slain about five to 
 one of their assailants. Cathal O'Connor, in describing the struggle to Hugh 
 de Lacy, observed that he believed the like of it was never before witnessed. 
 The English, he said, turned back to back, and made such prodigious 
 slaughter, that, before the last of them had fallen, a thousand of his men had 
 been slain. Such was the death of the brave, the chivalrous Sir Armoric 
 Tristram de Valence. (See "Lives of Illustrious Irishmen," part 2, page 
 323.) 
 
 Note 6, page 37— "How that the seer St. Columb had foretold." 
 
 St. Columbkille is said to have been born in Ireland about the year 52], 
 and to have studied in Down under the eminent St. Finian, and other pious 
 persons, and began early to acquire reputation for sanctity and a knowledge 
 of the Scriptures. He was of a royal race, being a lineal descendant in the 
 fourth generation from Kiall of the Nine Hostages, an Irish prince who 
 lived in the fourth century. The first forty- three years of his life were passed 
 in Ireland, where he founded several monasteries, one of which was at the 
 city of Derry, which was his favourite place of abode. Of the prophecies 
 ascribed to St. Columbkille, one was to the effect that a stranger should enter 
 Down with a small force and take it, and that the English should subdue 
 Ireland. This prophecy was, it seems, widely disseminated over Ulster at 
 this period, and had the effect of greatly depressing the native ardour of the 
 inhabitants. A Worcester monk, named Merlin, had also prophesied that 
 the chiefs of Ulster should be subdued by a stranger, of a fair complexion, 
 who should enter Downpatrick mounted on a white horse, and having birds 
 on his shield ; and, as the armorial bearings of De Courcy were three eagles, 
 the description was looked upon as accurate. De Courcy is said to have ap- 
 propriated these prophecies to himself. (See Keating's '' History of Ireland," 
 Wills' " Lives of Illustrious Irishmen," &c.) 
 
 Note 7, page 38— "At length M'Mahon by aggression roused." 
 
 M'Mahon — The chieftain of the county Monaghan, who, at that time, 
 seems to have been possessed of considerable influence. He had submitted 
 to, and gained the entire confidence of, De Courcy, who entrusted him with 
 the command of two forts, with the territory around them. These forts he, 
 however, levelled to the ground within a month after he had received them 
 in charge ; and when De Courcy, by a messenger, inquired why he had com- 
 mitted this breach of trust, he replied " that he had not engaged to hold the 
 stones of him, but the lands, and that it was contrary to his nature to dwell 
 within cold stones while the woods were so nigh." This reply inflamed the 
 resentment of De Courcy, who, at the head of his band, entered the country 
 of M'Mahon, and swept away the cattle in vast droves. The Irish chieftain, 
 determined on reveDge, roused all that he could prevail on to take arms, and, 
 if possible, surround and cut off their English invaders, without allowing so 
 much as one of them to escape. (See "Lives of Illustrious Irishmen," part 
 2, page 113.) [The result of the furious onset of the Irish on this occasion 
 and the almost miraculous escape of any of the English from the desperate 
 encounter, will be found in a subsequent note.]
 
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 Note 8, paga 39—" When lo ! the Irish, with a sudden bound." 
 
 The attack of the Irish, said to have amounted to about 11,000, on the 
 marauding English troops (who were at the time in three divisions, each 
 nearly a mile apart), was so impetuous and unexpected, that several of them 
 were slain by their assailants before they had even so much as drawn their 
 swords in their own defence. The chroniclers of the event state, that the 
 cattle, frightened by the terrific yells of the Irish, ran furiously through the 
 English, overturning and trampling down their unformed ranks. De Conrcy 
 and Sir Armoric, on hearing the tremendous noise, rushed from the woods to 
 see what was the matter, and, to their surprise (being then a quarter of a 
 mile asunder), they beheld their men surrounded and attacked in every di- 
 rection. With great persoual exertion they succeeded in extricating a few of 
 their followers, and, with their assistance, cut their way to each other, Sir 
 Armoric, in the meantime, rescuing a brave knight, Robert de la Poer, then 
 surrounded by the enemy, who were pulling him of his horse. The ground 
 was so full of bogs and quagmires, that they were obliged to alight from their 
 horses, and, with their heavy accoutrements, fight their way on foot. De 
 Courcy was pursued by one Sawyard, with a party, on whom he turned, and, 
 being bravely seconded by a few persons who were with him, the Irish as- 
 sailants were driven off, leaving behind them 120 dead on the spot. Another 
 chief came quickly on with several hundreds, on whom De Courcy again 
 turned, wielding his fatal weapon with such tremendous effect, that 180 vic- 
 tims were slaughtered in the desperate encounter. Last of all, M'Mahon 
 came rushing breathless up, when a blow from a son of Sir Armoric laid him 
 prostrate on the ground. A pause ensuing, the fainting survivors of the Eng- 
 lish took advantage of it, and led on by De Courcy, succeeded in making 
 good their retreat to a neighbouring fortress, hotly pursued by the Irish, who 
 encamped within half a mile of them. See " Lives of Illustrious Irishmen," 
 vol. 1, part 2, page 314.) 
 
 Note 9, page 39— "Had prudence ruled the Irish forces then." 
 
 There is no reason to doubt but that the Irish would soon have com- 
 pelled De Courcy and the remnant of his army to have surrendered uncon- 
 ditionally, had they followed up their success, and cloiely besieged the for- 
 tress. Instead, however, of doing so, as they probably intended, in the ex- 
 uberance of their joy, they gave themselves over U»;feasting and the use of 
 intoxicating drink, without so much as leaving a strong guard at the gate to 
 prevent the egress of the garrison, or placing sentinels at the necessary dis- 
 tance from the camp to give the alarm in the event of the English making a 
 sortie. The consequence of this carelessness, was, that Sir Armoric, awaking from 
 ashort sleep, and hndingthat the noise had ceased in the Irish camp, stolecauti- 
 ously out, and, accompanied by a few trusty followers, approached near enough 
 to the revellers to find that they were in a helpless condition. He then re- 
 turned quickly to the fortress, aroused Sir John and the rest of the troops, 
 who, hastily arming themselves, galloped the horses they had in their posses- 
 sion in among the sleepers, and, before they recovered from their surprise, 
 slew about .0,000 of them, not more than 200 of the entire host escaping. 
 The discomfiture of the Northerns on this occasion enabled De Courcy to 
 6upply the wants of his nun, and relieved him for u considerable time from 
 the apprehension of another army coming against him in Ulster. He fought 
 another battle shortly afterward! at u place called Lurgan, near hiiudnlk ; but, 
 owing to the superiority of the number of his enemies, ho was rather worsted 
 on that occasion. In the meantime, so soon as sufficient tranquility admitted,
 
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 he proceeded to England and apprised King Henry of the success of his 
 arms, who was so highly pleased with the conduct of the adventurous baron, 
 that he created him Lord of Connaught and Earl of Ulster, as already noticed. 
 On his return to Ireland (as stated in Hanmer's Chronicle), he was obliged 
 to fight a severe battle at the bridge of Ivora, which he gained, and which 
 caused a considerable interval of quiet to ensue. He employed this time itt 
 strengthening his government, and exerting himself for the civilization of the 
 natives. He erected many castles, built bridges, made highways, repaired 
 churches, and governed the province peacefully, and to the satisfaction of the 
 inhabitants, till the time of King John's visit to Ireland. (See "Lives of 
 Illustrious Irishmen," part 2, page 315.) 
 
 Note 10, page 40 — " When young Prince Arthur of Bretagne was slain. 
 
 Prince Arthur, son of Geoffrey, the elder brother of John, and by right 
 lawful heir to the Crown of England, as well as Bretagne, or Britanny, and 
 the other provinces on the Continent, which, at that time, belonged to the 
 British Crown. These provinces had, on the death of Henry II., declared for 
 Prince Arthur ; but his uncle, to prevent him from asserting his claim to them 
 and the Crown of England, had him arrested and put into prison, where he 
 barbarously murdered him by stabbing him with a poignard, to the detestation 
 and horror of his subjects, in whose eyes this deed of blood rendered him 
 odious. This occurred in the year 1199. 
 
 Note 11, page 41 — " De Lacy, this commission to obey."' 
 
 De Lacy. — Hugh De Lacy, whose father had been Deputy-Governor of 
 Ireland, to which situation he had been appointed by Henry II., in the room 
 of Henry Fitz-Adelm, who was found unfit to govern. This occurred in the 
 year 1179. On the death of his father, who was assassinated, he succeeded 
 to his possessions, and by artfully insinuating himself into the good graces of 
 King John, prevailed upon that capricious Monarch to supersede De Courcy, 
 and appoint him deputy in his stead. This act laid the foundation for the 
 deadly feud that sprung up between these two English chieftains, and which 
 eventually resulted in the capture of De Courcy, who was, by his own servants, 
 for a promised reward, as noticed in the text, betrayed into the hands of De 
 Lacy. His conduct toward De Courcy on this occasion was marked with the 
 basest ingratitude, as the chivalrous earl had taken care, on his being appointed 
 deputy, to have signal vengeance executed on all persons supposed to have 
 had a hand in the murder of his predecessor. On the death of De Courcy, 
 Ulster was granted to De Lacy, and, in the year 1208, he was again appointed 
 to the government, which had been entrusted to his brother Walter during his 
 absence in England, where he had been called to the assistance of the Sove- 
 reign. His power shortly after became so great, and his conduct so insubor- 
 dinate, that King John found it necessary to visit Ireland for the purpose of 
 examining himself into the state of the government, and arresting William 
 De Braosa, an English nobleman, who had deeply incurred his resentment, 
 and who had been taken under the protection of Hugh De Lacy, the deputy. 
 The latter, however, afraid to meet the King, fled with his brother Walter and 
 De Braosa to France in disguise, and were employed by the Abbot of St. 
 Taurin as gardeners, through whose intercession with King John, on discover- 
 ing who they were, the Lacys obtained their pardon, and they were at last 
 permitted to resume their possessions — Hugh, on paying 4,000 marks for 
 Ulster, and Walter 2,500 for Meath. Both are said to have died in the yeat
 
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 ) 29 I, and, having only daughters, their great possessions went into other fami- 
 lies. (See " Lives of Illustrious Irishmen," vol. 1, part 2, page 339.) 
 
 Note 12, page 44 — " Before he could his liberty regain." 
 
 The life of Sir John De Courcy is the most remarkable for battles, and 
 exciting and strange incidents, to be met with in the chivalrous age in which 
 he lived. He had come into Ireland a mere adventurer, and, by his personal 
 valour, had attracted the attention of King Henry II., who, as already noticed, 
 gave him a conditional grant of the Province of Ulster before he had so much 
 as set a foot in it, and eventually created him Earl of Ulster ; and, after the 
 assassination of the elder De Lacy, the Deputy-Governor of Ireland, in the 
 year 1180, the King appointed him deputy in his stead, the ditties of which 
 office he discharged with great firmness, visiting the tribes who were supposed 
 to have been the instigators of the murder with exemplary vengeance. On 
 the deatli of Henry, in the year 1189, Prince John, who had been entrusted 
 with the government of England and Ireland, superseded De Courcy, and 
 appointed Hugh De Lacy, the younger, deputy in his room. This was deeply 
 resented by De Courcy, and was the occasion of a deep and lasting enmity 
 springing up between him and his rival, which eventually led to his downfal 
 at a subsequent period. On his removal from the government, De Courcy 
 retired to Ulster, which he held and governed as his own lawful inheritance. 
 He is said to have visited the town of Derry in the year 1198, where he re- 
 mained nine days, the troops under him in the meantime plundering Raphoe, 
 Ardstraw, Ennishowen, and the neighbourhood of Derry. After King John 
 had barbarously murdered his nephew, Prince Arthur, of Britanny, the Earl 
 of Ulster, as De Courcy was then styled, holding such a deed in abhorrence, 
 accused the King openly of the crime, and renounced all allegiance to his 
 throne. The revengeful, pusillanimous Monarch, on being apprized of this 
 by De Lacy, the Justiciary of Ireland, issued a commission in the year 1203 
 to the deputy and his brother Walter, to seize the person of De Courcy, whom 
 he denounced as a rebel, and send him in custody to England; but this was a 
 feat not easily accomplished, as De Courcy not only refused to submit to the 
 mandate, hut, having assembled his forces, he met the De Lacys in battle 
 near to Downpatrick, and, after a severe and sanguinary engagement, gave 
 them a signal defeat, and compelled them to retreat speedily into the county 
 Meath. The Deputy, on his return to Dublin, issued a proclamation, in 
 which he offered a very large reward to any person who would bring him the 
 person of the contumacious chief, either alive or dead, but such an under- 
 taking was too dangerous an enterprize for the most daring to enter upon. 
 He was, however, betrayed, for the promised reward, by some of the servants 
 of his household, who apprised De Lacy of his habitual custom of going 
 unarmed into the churchyard on Good Friday, for the purpose of performing 
 a. self-imposed penance. A body of dismounted dragoons was accordingly 
 concealed near the place to watch a fitting opportunity for accomplishing 
 their design ; and when he was in the act of walking in the churchyard, with 
 downcast eyes, they rushed forward simultaneously to seize him. They were, 
 however, observed by two of his nephews, sons of Sir Armoric St. Lawivn.v, 
 who hastened to his assistance, and lost their lives in his defence ; ami the 
 hero himself, on observing them approach, laid hold of a wooden cross, with 
 which he attacked his assailants so vigorously, that he slew thirteen of them ; 
 but, becoming wearied from exertion, and unable to contend against such 
 fearful odds, he was at last obliged to surrender to his enemies, who bound him 
 and carried him off captive. So sudden and unexpected had been the attack, 
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 render him assistance. Lodge, however, throws a doubt on the romantic 
 story of De Courcy's arrest, from a document in the tower, which mentions 
 that he surrendered himself voluntarily. (See "Lives of Illustrious Irish- 
 men," vol. 1, part 2, page 318.) 
 
 Note 13, page 44—" Met their reward, and hanged as felons were." 
 
 According to Stuart, in his " History of Armagh," who takes bis authority 
 from " Cox?' vol. 1, pages 46, 47, De Lacy sent the servants of De Courcy to 
 England to obtain the promised reward for basely betraying their master into 
 his hands, giving them, before proceeding on their journey, the following 
 curious passport, which thev were prohibited from opening till after they 
 would have landed :— " I, Hugh De Lacy, Lord Chief Justice of Ireland, &c, 
 &c. Know ye that these men, whose names are underwritten, some time 
 served Sir John De Courcy, late Earl of Ulster, but now in durance in the 
 Tower of London, and, for a sum of money, betrayed their own master into 
 my hands. Them I deem no better than Judas, the traytor. How hardly 
 soever I deem of Courcv, I hold them to be a thousand times more damnable 
 traytors. Wherefore, let no subject in the King's dominions give them any 
 entertainment, but spit in their faces, and suffer them to rogue and wander 
 about as Jews." De Lacy provided a boat and victuals for these wretches, 
 but would not grant them either seamen or pilot; and, after being tossed 
 about for some time at the mercy of the winds and waves, they were driven into 
 Cork, where they were paid the reward of their villany, and then hanged by 
 order of the Lord Justice. A similar act of retributive justice was carried 
 into effect by Sir William Skeffington, when Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 
 during the shortlived rebellion of Lord Thomas Fitzgerald, on Christopher 
 Parese, Fitzgerald's foster-brother, who had been entrusted with the command 
 of the castle of Maynooth, which had held out twelve days, and was likely to 
 have been capable of sustaining the siege till assistance would have 
 arrived. Parese, however, for a stipulated sum of money, agreed 
 to give up the castle to the deputy, who commanded the King's troops in 
 person. With this object in view, he contrived to get the garrison in a state 
 of intoxication, and, during their inebriety, the English scaled the walls, 
 entered the castle, and became masters of the place, where they found much 
 spoil, it being reckoned at the time the best-furnished house belonging to any 
 subject in the King's dominions. The perfidious traitor, on presenting him- 
 self to the deputy for the purpose of obtaining the reward of his treachery, on 
 being asked by the latter if Lord Thomas had been kind to him, answered in 
 the affirmative, detailing minutely the many benefits he had received at his 
 hands, conceiving, no doubt, that the remuneration he would receive from 
 the King, for the service he had rendered in giving up the castle, would be 
 in proportion to the benefits he had received from Fitzgerald. The deputy 
 heard him with indignation and contempt, and, casting upon him a look of 
 scorn, exclaimed, " How couldst thou betray the castle of so good a master ;" 
 then, turning to one of his officers, " Pay," said he, " this traitor the money, 
 and then off with his head." Parese— who, it seems, in his anxiety to obtain 
 the reward, had forgotten to stipulate for his own life— replied, " Had I known 
 this, your lordship would not have had this castle so easily." He was accord- 
 ingly paid the money agreed UDon, and immediately after put to death. (See 
 Stanihurst, Cox, Ware, Leland', M'Geoghegan, &c.)
 
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 Note 14, page 47.—" Anon De Courcy drew bis pondrous sword." 
 
 It is said that King John was so highly elated at the noble bearing of his 
 champion on this occasion, that he offered to grant him any claim in his 
 power to bestow, and that the only request made by the chivalrous earl was, 
 that himself and his descendants might have the privilege of remaining 
 covered on coming into the royal presence, a boon which was at once granted, 
 and remains it is understood, uncancelled, down to the present time, in the 
 person of his lineal descendant. De Lacy still retained the earldom of 
 Ulster, which he succeeded in depriving De Courcy of, as already narrated ; 
 but Henry III. granted to either the son or nephew of the latter the 
 barony of Kinsale some years after. This title has descended in the family of 
 the noble warrior for a period of 600 years. (See " Lives of Illustrious Irish- 
 men," vol. 1, page 321.) 
 
 Note 15, page 49.—" The great St. Patrick, who his labour's crown'd." 
 
 St. Patrick. — A great deal of controversy has taken place on the subject 
 of the birth-place of St. Patrick, some writers affirming that he was born in 
 Scotland, while others contend that he was a native of Tours, in France. The 
 learned Dr. Stuart, author of the " History of Armagh," after consulting 
 several authorities, coincides with the latter opinion, but adds that it is very 
 probable he was of British origin, the Britons being in the habit, from a remote 
 period, of migrating and settling near the sea coast in Gaul. The same 
 talented historian states that he was born in the year 373. He was descended 
 from a religious family, his father having been a deacon named Calphurnius, 
 the son of Potitus, a priest. At the early age of sixteen he was carried off 
 from his parents, by Niall of the Nine Hostages, to Ireland, and sold into 
 captivity to a chief in the county Antrim, named Milcho. Here he resided for 
 six years, at the end of which time he was directed in a dream to return home, 
 where, with much difficulty, he succeeded in reaching. Being spiritually- 
 minded, he placed himself under the religious tutelage of St. .Martin, Bishop 
 of Tours, who constituted him a deacon ; and subsequently with Germanus, 
 Bishop of Auxere, in Burgoyne, who ordained him a presbyter, under the 
 name of Magonius. Being incited by another dream, or vision, to return to 
 Ireland in the character of a missionary, with that object in view he presented 
 himself to Pope Celestine, who ordained him a bishop, and dignified him with 
 the honourable Itoman title of "Patricius" — "father of the people." At the same 
 time Auxilius was ordained a priest, and Iserninus a deacon, and some other 
 holy men, to the number of about twenty, were appointed his disciples, or 
 coadjutors, in the glorious work he had undertaken. He is said to have lauded 
 in the year i'-l'-l, at the port of Wicklow. He was then in his sixtieth year, 
 mature in wisdom as well as in years, of a venerable aspect, and having, during 
 his residence, when a captive, in Ireland, learned the Irish language, he was 
 eminently qualified for his mission. Shortly after he had landed, he converted 
 and baptised Linell, grandson of Finchad, and the eighth in lineal descent 
 from Cormac, King of Leinster. He had met with great opposition from Nathi, 
 the chief who had frightened oft' l'alladius, the first Irish missionary ; and, 
 on approaching near to the mouth of the river Bray, the Pagans of the district 
 drove him and his companions forcibly to their ship. He proceeded from this 
 inhospitable place to an island called Holm Patrick, or Iuis-Phudruigh, on the 
 coast of the county Dublin, and, after remaining there for some time, he again 
 set sail, and landed next in Dundrum, in the county Down. Here he converted 
 Dichu, the son of Trichan, prince of the country, who dedicated to God the 
 ground on which he first embraced Christianity, and here a church, called
 
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 Sigbol, or " Sabhul-Phadruigh" (Patrick's barn), was erected (named in after 
 times, " the Abbey of Saul"), the first built by the Saint in Ireland. Soon 
 after this he converted Laogaire, the Monarch of Ireland, and his whole Court 
 and Prince Conal, brother of the King, and grandfather of Columbkille, who 
 was so deeply impressed that he offered his own dwelling to the Saint, and a 
 monastery, with a city, was then founded, called Domnach-Phadruigh (now 
 Downpatrick), from the Saint. The Prince built a dwelling for himself near 
 this, called Kathkeltair. The Saint proceeded on his missionary enterprise, 
 leaving these new converts to the care of one of his disciples in the different 
 localities where churches were founded by him ; and, having diffused the 
 Gospel through Meath and Louth, he proceeded on to Tyrawley, in the county 
 Mayo, where he baptized the seven sons of King Amalgord, who had been 
 bitterly contending for their father's throne. In the year 441 he founded in 
 Munster the town and church of CassioUrra, now called Cashel. He next 
 built the church of Magh-Ean, in the South of the county of Donegal, and 
 converted here the sun of Prince Owen, the son of King Neill. At Enni- 
 sliowen, within three miles of Derry, he converted the reigning King, Owen 
 Neill, and is said to have erected seven churches in the barony of Tirkeeran ; 
 and, after thirteen years' labour, during which time he converted and bap- 
 tized many thousands, founded the city and cathedral of Armagh, in the 
 year 445. This city he is said to have constituted the mistress and metro- 
 polis of Ireland, appointing it the Primatial See, of which he himself is 
 generally believed to have been the first Archbishop. The hill upon which 
 the city was built was formerly called " Druirn-Sailech" (the hill of swal- 
 lows). It was the gift of Daire, a prince of the country, who had become a 
 convert. In the year 448 he is said to have held a Synod in Armagh, at which 
 he was aided by Auxilius and Iserninus, two of his original companions, as al- 
 ready noticed. The canons passed at this Synod are said to be still in existence. 
 After this period he passed through Leinster, and arrived at Dublin, then called 
 " Ballyath Cliath," denoting a town on the ford of hurdles. Here he baptized 
 King Alphin, the son of Eochaid, and his people, at a fountain south of the city, 
 since called Patrick's Well, near which he built a church, on the site of 
 which the famous cathedral, which bears his name, now stands. He settled 
 bishops in various parts of Leinster, and then proceeded to Munster, where he 
 converted and baptized Aengus, the son of Naitfrach, the King of that province. 
 In 454 he built the church of Ardagh, in the county of Longford, and in the 
 six following years he succeeded in Christianizing the whole population of 
 Ulster. In the year 455 he resigned the bishopric of Armagh to St. Binen, 
 devoting his whole attention to the general state of the Irish Church. In 461 
 he is said to have visited Rome, where he was honourably received by Pope 
 Hilarius as the successful apostle of the Irish nation. After his return from 
 his visit to B,orne, (which some ancient writers maintain never took place,) he 
 is said to have miraculously collected all the reptiles in Ireland to the top of 
 a mountain on the coast of Mayo, now called Croaghpatrick, and to have hurled 
 them from thence into the Atlantic, and to have banished the demons at the 
 same time. It is here to be observed that the land possessed the character 
 of being free from reptiles, long before it had been visited by St. Patrick. In 
 a note such as this, which must necessarily be brief, it would be impossible 
 to give a full outline of the life of this highly eminent man. Dr. Stuart, in 
 his " History of Armagh," page 85, states that he had, during his life, estab- 
 lished in Ireland 365 churches, ordained a like number of bishops, and three 
 thousand presbyters, and that he died in the Abbey of Saul, on the 17th March, 
 493, and was buried in Downpatrick, after having reached the patriarchal age 
 of 120 years. Wills gives 387 as the year of his birth, and 465 as that in which 
 he died. This would only make his age to have been 78 years; thus a differ- 
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 his birth. [The foregoing brief memoir, detailing the principal incidents of 
 the saint's life, has been carefully compiled from Wills's " Lives of Illustrious 
 Irishmen," Stuart's " History of Armagh," and Wright's " History of Ireland." 
 The author wishes here to observe, with regard to this, as well as the other 
 notes appended to the poem on Downpatrick, that they have been chiefly 
 taken from the same authorities, and that he has endeavoured to render them 
 as comprehensive and satisfactory as the limited space at his disposal would 
 admit of.] Several works have been attributed to the pen of St. Patrick, who 
 is said to have been the first successful preacher of the Gospel in Ireland ; 
 but they seem, in the lapse of time, to have become obsolete. 
 
 Note 16, page 30. — "And pious Bridget, virtuous and fair." 
 
 St. Bridget. — This extraordinary, pious person is said to have been born 
 in Leinster, in the year 439. Her father's name was Dalitacus, but ancient 
 writers differ with regard to his rank. Bale calls him a nobleman ; the " Book 
 of Howth," a captain of Leinster. Although she was an illegitimate child, 
 her father was very anxioas about her education, which he entrusted to a bard, 
 who fulfilled his duty toward her with great fidelity. As she inoreased in 
 years, she became renowned for her wisdom and sanctity, and eventually 
 acquired such a reputation for piety and knowledge, that her opinion on one 
 occasion, at a Synod held in Dublin, is said to have been authoritative. She 
 became a nun, and formed for herself a cell under a goodly oak. The ruins of 
 the ancient Church of Kildare are 6aid to occupy the site where her nunnery 
 was erected. She is said to have been extensively known and revered in her 
 lifetime through the different races whioh then oomposed the population of 
 the British Isles. A harmony of the Gospels, written by St. Jerome, is said 
 to have been copied, at her desire, in letters of gold. Some of the ancient 
 writers affirm that she was first oonverted by St. Patrick, and that she attended 
 at his death-bed. In the " Lives of Illustrious Irishmen," page 103, she is 
 said to have died in the year 510 ; but Wright, in his " History of Ireland," 
 places her death in the year 525. She was supposed to have been buried in 
 Iona, in Scotland, but that her body was aftewards taken up and transferred 
 with that of St. Columbkille to the grave of St. Patrick. In the twelfth 
 century a tombstone was said to have been discovered in the churchyard of 
 Downpatrick Cathedral, bearing the following inscription in Latin verse, 
 which was also placed on the tomb of the saints at the time of the translation, 
 to the shrines erected to their memory : — 
 
 " Hi tres in Dnno tumulo turaulantur in uno, 
 Brigida, Patricias, atque Oolumba piua," 
 
 which has been translated thus — 
 
 " One grave the bodies of three saints doth fill, 
 Patrick, Bridget, and Columbkille." 
 
 Many miracles were attributed to St. Bridget, of these the two following aro 
 recorded by Wright, in his " History of Ireland," volume 1, page 27, viz. :— 
 The recovery of a silver brooch whioh had been cast into the sea, through the 
 instrumentality of a fisherman, who made her the present of some fish, in one 
 of which the broooh so much sought for was found. The second miracle was 
 done for the purpose of saving the life of a man who had, on entering tho 
 palace of the King of Leinster, met a tame fox, which he mistook for a wild 
 one, and killed it as such ; when the King condemned tho slayer of his favour- 
 ite to be put to death, unless he procured for him a fox equally well instructed 
 as the one he killed. St. Bridget, on being apprised of the circumstance, 
 drove in her car to the King's palace, and, passing on her way near to a wood,
 
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 a wild fox came at her call, leaped up on the car, and, on being presented to 
 the King, was found equally expert in performing the tricks of the former fox, 
 the death of which had incurred so deeply the displeasure of the Monarch. 
 Such a miracle as this is calculated to throw a burlesque on the life of this 
 pious female, who has been dignified with the title of saint by the monks who 
 were her biographers. These men have not only disfigured her life by fabu- 
 lous legends, but have, in like manner, appended to the lives of St. Patrick 
 and Columbkille miracles and prophecies, evidently with the intention of im- 
 posing on the credulous, which give to their narratives an air of romance quite 
 at variance with the truth. 
 
 Note 17, page 50 — " And Columbkille, who long in Derry dwelt." 
 
 St. Columbkille, before leaving Derry for Scotland, about the year 563, 
 composed the following lines, as translated by the late Doctor Coyle, Titular 
 Bishop of Raphoe, in his " Collectanea Sacra" : — 
 
 " My fragrant bank and fruitful trees, farewell, 
 Where pensive mortals mix'd with angels dwell; 
 Here angels shall enjoy my sacred cell, 
 My sloe, my nut, mine apple, and my well." 
 
 In a note in the first canto, allusion is made to one of the prophecies of this 
 ecclesiastic. Some more particulars with respect to him will be found subjoined. 
 According to historians, he was of a royal race, being, as already mentioned, a 
 lineal descendant, in the fourth generation, from Niall of the Nine Hostages. 
 He is said to have been born in Ireland, in the year 521, but the exact place is 
 not clearly defined. The late Rev. John Graham, who was deeply read in 
 antiquarian lore, states, in a note in his historical song of the " Siege of Derry," 
 p. 26, that he was born at Gartan, in the county of Donegal, where the ruina 
 of his chapel may 6till be seen. At his baptism, he is said to have received the 
 name of Criomtham, and that the name by which he has been known to pos- 
 terity had been given him by the children with whom he had received his early 
 education, who, for his remarkable meekness, called him the " Pigeon, or dove, 
 of the Church," which, in Irish, is " Collum na cille," by which name he was 
 called in after life. He is stated to have studied in Down, under the eminent 
 St. Finian, and began early in life to acquire a reputation for sanctity and 
 knowledge of the Scriptures. He founded several monasteries, both in Ire- 
 land and Scotland, one of which is said tohave been at Bishop-street (without), 
 in the city of Londonderry. This foundation took place in the year 548. The 
 ground, and also that on which the city stands, was given to the Saint by 
 Prince Aidan, a relative descended from the same royal house. There was a 
 particular grove here, to which the Saint is said to have been greatly attached. 
 His affection for this place is mentioned by O'Donnell, one of his biographers, 
 as alluded to in " Lives of Illustrious Irishmen," part 1., p. 17 — " That the 
 delightful grove near the Monastery of Derry should remain for ever uncut." 
 But, apart from his missionary labours in Ireland, St. Columbkille may be 
 considered pre-eminently the Apostle of the Picts, as St. Patrick was of the 
 Irish. The place where he landed in North Britain was at the Island of Inish 
 Drunish, or Island of Druids, where he converted the king of the Picts, from 
 whom he received in possession the Island of Hy, or Iona, so famous for the 
 monastery founded here by the Saint. Another account states that he ob- 
 tained this island from his relative, Conall, King of the Irish Scots, then 
 settled in North Britain. After converting King Brude and his Court, he was 
 eminently successful in changing the Picts from gross idolatry to Christianity. 
 He is said, in the course of his labours, to have erected 300 monasteries ; but 
 the celebrated Ussber, who quotes from Jocelyn, sets the number down at 100.
 
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 He occasionally visited Ireland, being anxious about the religious establish- 
 ments he had founded here. According to Keating, lie died at the age of 70 
 years. His name and memory have been held iu high estimation in North 
 Britain, as well as in Ulster. Kenneth the III. of Scotland had such respect 
 for his memory, that at the time the Danes began to make incursions into 
 the Island of Hy, he caused his bones to be removed to Dunkeld, on the river 
 Tay, w here he founded a church, which was dedicated to his memory. In the 
 Annals of the Four .Masters, for the year 1000, mention is made of a splendid 
 copy of the four Gospels, said to have been written by the Saint, and preserved 
 at Kells in a cover richly ornamented with gold. This, according to Moore, 
 is now preserved in the library of Trinity College, Dublin. St. Columbkille 
 bore the reputation of being eminent as a prophet. Giraldus Cambrensis, who 
 wrote above 500 years ago, states, as quoted in the " Lives of Illustrious Irish- 
 men," vol. 1., part 1., page 124, that St. Columbkille had clearly foretold the 
 dreadful wars that would take place on the invasion of Ireland by the English, 
 describing with great accuracy the character and personal appearance ot De 
 Courcy, and Richard Earl of Pembroke, commonly called Strongbow. At what 
 period the relics of the so-called Saint were removed to Downpatrick, and 
 placed in the same grave with St. Patrick and Bridget, the writer of this note 
 has not been able to ascertain. The same remark also applies to the remains 
 of St. Bridget. 
 
 Note lb, page 51. — " The tithes of all his huntings in Lecale." 
 
 Lecale is the name of one of the baronies in the county Down. It includes 
 the town of Downpatrick, and a large tract of country in high state of culti- 
 vation, and ornamented by several gentlemen's seats, and beautiful and ex- 
 tensive demesnes, which present to the eye on every side most attractive and 
 pleasing scenery. 
 
 Note 19, page 52.—" With solemn rites interr'd the relics were." 
 
 The author of this poem will probably be censured by some of his Protes- 
 tant subscrioers for going so fully into the history of such an absurd ceremony 
 as the translation of the relics of the exemplary individuals whose names are 
 mentioned iu the text, and who have been dignified with the title of saints. 
 He however, requests those who might feel disposed to condemn him on this 
 ground to bear in mind that he has only narrated, in rhyme, an event con- 
 nected with the history of Downpatrick, and depicted the extraordinary cere- 
 mony as it occurred to his imagination to have been conducted. The can- 
 onizing of sinful mortals, who, however virtuous, could only obtain salvation 
 through the atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ, is one of the characteristics 
 of the Church of Home, after she had lalleu away from the simplicity of the 
 Gospel; and the recording of such a ceremonial tends, he conceives, to lead 
 the mind back to the superstitious age in which the proceedings recorded 
 took place. It is here to be observed, that all Protestant writers of ecclesi- 
 astical history candidly admit that the Church of Lome, for the first 000 years 
 of the Christian era, was a pure Church, differing but little, either in doctrine 
 or discipline, from the Church of England and Ireland at the present day. It 
 is also the opinion of the historians referred to, that St. Patrick and Colomb- 
 kille — the one. designated the Apostle of Ireland, and the other of North 
 Britain — preached the sound Protestant doctrine of salvation through Jesus 
 Christ alone, and conferred great benefits on the people of these kingdoms by 
 being instrumental in reclaiming many of them from a state of heathen dark- 
 ness to the light of Christianity; and, from the great extent of their mission-
 
 72 
 
 Notes. 
 
 ary labours, and the benefits conferred by them on their fellow-men, their 
 memory is justly entitled to the respect of Christians of all denominations! 
 
 Note 20, page 53.— ' The Irish Primate, Cromer, spurn'd his laws." 
 
 Primate Cromer had been Chancellor of Ireland, from which he was re- 
 moved by King Henry VIII., in the year 1514. He seems to have been a 
 zealous champion for the rights of the Romish Pontiff. In the year 1538j 
 when George Brown, Archbishop of Dublin, endeavoured to reconcile the 
 clergy and nobility of Ireland to the King becoming the head of the Church, 
 and not allowing the Pope any longer to exercise supremacy within the realm, 
 he met with a most violent and determined opposition from Primate Cromer, 
 Archbishop of Armagh, who treated the attempt of the King as impiou9, and, 
 having convened the clergy of his province, exhorted them to resist the 
 innovation, and pronounced a curse against all persons who would presume 
 to acknowledge the supremacy of the King. In his zeal for the Church, he 
 despatched two messengers to the Roinan Pontiff to apprise him of what had 
 taken place, and to urge upon him the necessity of his immediate interposition 
 in defence of his own rights. The Pope lost no time in replying to the 
 Primate, exhorting him in the letter sent from Rome to support the Pope's 
 authority, and empowering him to absolve from their oaths all such persons 
 as had acknowledged the King's supremacy. (See " Leland," volume 1, pages 
 160, 161.) 
 
 Note 21, page 53—" And with his priests urged on the great O'Neill." 
 
 Con O'Neill. — This chieftain, the head of the Tyrone sept of the O'Neills, 
 was married to a sister of the eighth Earl of Kildare, and from his connection 
 with that princely house, his power was considerably augmented. Of all the 
 Irish chieftains, the College of Cardinals at Rome selected him as the fittest 
 and most potent for resisting the encroachments of Henry VIII. on the Church 
 of Rome, when that imperious monarch had set up his own supremacy over 
 the Irish Church, in opposition to that of the Romish Pontiff. A letter was 
 accordingly written to him, in the name of the Council of Cardinals, by the 
 Bishop of Metz, commencing with the endearing expression of " My Son 
 O'Niall," and, after reminding him of the faithful adherence of himself and 
 his fathers to the mother Church of Rome, proceeds to inform him that " His 
 Holiness Paul," the present Pope, and his council, had lately found an ancient 
 prophecy of one St. Lazerianus, an Irish Archbishop of Cashel, which expressly 
 stated that the Church of Rome would surely fall when the Catholic faith 
 would be overthrown in Ireland, and exhorting him on that account, and for 
 his own security, to suppress heresy, and oppose the enemies of his Holiness, 
 The letter concludes with recommending O'Niall, in the event of his obeying 
 the sacred council, to the protection of the Holy Trinity, of the Blessed Virgin, 
 of St. Peter, St. Paul, and all the host of heaven. This letter was sent in 
 charge of a Franciscan friar, who had been despatched specially from Rome 
 for the purpose of inciting the native chiefs to rise in arms against King 
 Henry. The friar was arrested in Dublin on suspicion, and this document, 
 among other papers, being found upon him, he was first put into the pillory, 
 and subsequently confined a prisoner in the Castle, where, through fear, he 
 committed suicide, O'Neill, who had been previously irritated by the war- 
 fare of the Lord-Deputy upon his territory, lent a willing ear to the. council 
 of Cromer, the Primate, and the clergy, who adopted his opinions. He ac- 
 cordingly i-aised an army, and, being joined by Manus O'Donnell, and many 
 other native chiefs, marched into the English pale, which he ravaged and de-
 
 NOTES* 73 
 
 vastated in the most savage manner, denouncing vengeance in his progress 
 against the enemies of St. Peter and the chiefs of the holy island. The 
 Deputy, Lord Grey, however, with Sir William Brereton, collected an army 
 suddenly in Dublin, and, coming up with a body of the Irish insurgents at a 
 place called Bellahoa, in the county Meath, he encountered and completely 
 routed them ; nor did O'Neill attempt to make any further resistance after 
 this ocsurrence. It is somewhat remarkable that this powerful chieftain, 
 about three years after — viz., in the year 1542 — surrendered, unconditionally, 
 his lands and title to the king, whom he visited iu England, and who was so 
 highly pleased at his submission, that he created him Earl of Tyrone, an 1 
 gave him the county of Tyrone for his possessions in Ulster. The patent 
 limits the earldom to Matthew, " in-tail-male," who at same time was created 
 Baron Dungannon. Matthew, the newly-created baron, was not only illegiti- 
 mate, but it was rumoured that his real father was a smith. The partiality 
 of the earl for Matthew, whom he made his heir, led to a civil war in his 
 family ; and Shane or John O'Neill, his eldest son, who had taken up arms, in 
 conjunction with his brother Hugh, against Matthew, whom he defeated in 
 the first engagement, and, after several skirmishes, at last succeeded in seiz- 
 ing, and then put him to death. The shock occasioned the death of the old 
 earl. (See Wills' '' Lives of Illustrious Irishmen," volume 1, part 2, page3 
 462, 463, and 464.) 
 
 Note 22, page 53.—" For by the Deputy, Lord Grey, opposod." 
 
 It is recorded of the Deputy, Lord Grey, that after he had routed the Irish, 
 who were under the leadership of Con O'Neill, that he marched his army into 
 the North, and committed considerable ravage in the county Down, where he 
 took the castle of Dundrum, and six other castles, destroyed part of the town 
 of Downpatrick, and also the abbey, where he broke and defaced the monu- 
 ments and shrines of the saints, noticed in the test. He fell under the royal 
 displeasure three years after this, several crimes being alleged against him 
 during his administration in Ireland, and among others the act of sacrilege, as 
 it was termed, here noticed. He submitted to the impeachment brought 
 against him, casting himself upon the King's clemency, who rewarded him 
 for the zeal he had manifested in his service by ordering him to be executed. 
 He was accordingly beheaded at Tyburn. (See Leland's " Ireland," &c.) 
 
 Note 23, page 54.—" Hero Stephen Longspee fierce O'Neill o'erthrew." 
 
 Ware, in his " Annals of Ireland," states that, in the reign of King Henry 
 III., a.u. 1258, Stephen Espee, alias De Longaspatha — that is, Stephen 
 with the long-skean, or two-handed sword — Earl of Salisbury (as I suppose )i 
 was made Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. This Stephen gave battle to 1 1 X. ill 
 and the rebels of Ulster and Connaoght, an d s l fiW °' them, together with 
 <> Xeill (saith Cliun), in one day, thru hundred and lifty-two, and departed 
 this life (saith Floralegns) in 1260, This is also repeated, word for wor I, iu 
 • I lanmer's Chronicle," page 400. This Salisbury was either the brother OX 
 i ..t William Longspee, who, in the reign of King John, is Btyled 1 irl "i 
 Salisbury, and was sent by the King, aloug with Regin-tld, Earl of I 
 in command of an army fro land, in the year 1218, lor the parpos 
 
 assisting his friend, Ferrari, I irl of 1 Finders, whose territory was at that time 
 threatened with invasion by bonis, King of France, in consequence of the Earl 
 refusing to accompany the ambitions Mouarch in las intended hostile exp 
 tioninto the land of Palestine. (.8ee Donovan's " Annals of the FourMasti
 
 74 NOTES. 
 
 in the reign of Henry the Third.) In Leland's " Ireland," vol. 1, page 230, 
 mention is made of the battle that was fought between Stephen Longspee and 
 Brian O'Neill, of (Tirosven) Tyrone, in which it is stated, according to rumour, 
 that the latter had fallen by his own people. The place where this battle was 
 fought is not stated in the work last quoted ; but Lewis, in his " Topographical 
 Dictionary," distinctly says that it was in Downpatrick-street. 
 
 Note 24, page 54.—" And here the Scottish warrior, Bruce the bold." 
 
 In the year 1314, the seventh year of King Edward II., Edward Bruce, 
 brother of King Robert Bruce, the hero of Bannockburn, at the invitation of 
 several of the Irish chieftains of Ulster, landed an army of six thousand hardy 
 Scots on the north-eastern coast, and being joined by the greater part of the 
 native chiefs of the northern province, and their followers, he commenced 
 hostilities without loss of time, and inflicted the most fearful ravages on the 
 Northern settlements of the English ; their towns were destroyed by fire, and 
 theirsettlementsalmost depopulated, and terror and alarm were spread through 
 every part of the English pale. The Prince of Connaught also joined his 
 standard. De Burgo was the first who made head against the invader, but 
 was defeated in an engagement on the 10th of September, with great loss. 
 The chiefs of Munster and Meath joined their forces to those of Bruce, and 
 the clergy also declared in his favour. He was formally crowned, at Lundalk, 
 King of Ireland. Lewis, in bis " Topographical Dictionar}," asserts that he 
 plundered and destroyed the abbey of Downpatrick, and burnt part of the 
 town, in the year 1315, and that he returned three years after, and again as- 
 saulted and plundered the town, and had himself proclaimed King of Ireland 
 at the Cross, near the Cathedral. He laid seige to and took the town of 
 Carrickfergus, after a most determined resistance on the part of the garrison. 
 After a kind of predatory warfare of about three years, in the progress of which 
 he visited Dublin — which he, however, did not succeed in making himself 
 master of — Sir John Bermingham, commander of the English, met him near 
 Dundalk with a select force of about 1,500. The army of Bruce was at this 
 time reduced to about 3,000, and his men had been greatly exhausted pre- 
 viously from fatigue and want of sufficient food. Before the battle, it is stated 
 that the Bishop of Armagh walked through the English ranks, and exhorted 
 the men to be courageous, promising absolution to those who should fall. The 
 fight for some time was maintained on both sides with steady valour, but 
 Bruce, shortly after the engagement had commenced, was slain by a brave 
 English knight, named Maupas, whose lifeless body was found stretched over 
 that of the Scotch warrior on the field of battle. This incident caused the 
 English to obtain an easy victory. The head of Bruce was sent to King Ed- 
 ward by Bermingham, who was created Earl of Louth, by patent dated May 
 12th, 1319. The King of Scotland, before this battle was fought, had lauded 
 with an army to support the claims of his brother; but the latter was too 
 impetuous to await his arrival, being confi lent of obtaining the victory without 
 his aid ; and the former, on finding how matters were, and observing the wasted 
 state of the country, returned again to Scotland with his troops, without in- 
 terfering further in the internal atfairs of Ireland. fSee Leland's " Ireland," 
 Ware's "Annals," "Lives of Illustrious Irishmen," &c.)
 
 KOTES. 75 
 
 Note 25, page 54—" The visit of the chieftain of Tyrone." 
 
 Con O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, plundered and partially burnt the town of 
 Downpatrick, in the year 1552 ; and three years after, his son Shane paid it a 
 hostile plundering visit, and destroyed its gates and ramparts. (See Lewis's 
 " Topographical Dictionary," vol. 1, p. 22.) 
 
 Note 26, page 55 — " Against it Colonel Bryan O'Neill came on." 
 
 This sanguinary wretch, like the members of his family and name, rendered 
 himself conspicuous for his cruelty in the rebellion of 104 1, known by the 
 name of the Great Rebellion, when an attempt was made by the Irish Papists 
 to utterly extirpate the Protestants of Ireland. It is recorded of him that he 
 massacred a great number of the Protestants belonging to the town and 
 neighbourhood of Downpatrick at the time referred to, burning, in his 
 devastating crusade, a magnificent castle that had been erected by Edward 
 Lord Cromwell (Baron O'Keham), to whom a patent of the Manor of Down- 
 patrick had been granted by King James I., in the year 1G17. 
 
 Note 27, page 55 — " The abbey, which had witness'd many a fray." 
 
 St. Patrick's Abbey, in Downpatrick, was the first cathedral in the diocese of 
 Down. According to ancient records, as quoted in Lewis's " Topographical 
 Dictionary," it was made the object of repeated attacks and burnings during 
 the unsettled times of the early ages. The vicissitudes it passed through are 
 thus enumerated in the work referred to, page 494, viz. : — Plundered on seve- 
 ral occasions by the Danes, by whom it was also burnt. Repaired by Bishop 
 Malachy O'Morgair, in the year 1137; and again repaired by Malachy III., 
 assisted by the celebrated De Courcy, in 1176. Burnt by Lord Edward Bruce, 
 in the year 1310, but rebuilt in the year 1400. Burnt again by Lord Leonard 
 Grey, in the year 1538, who then defaced the monuments of the Saints Patrick, 
 Bridget, and Columbkille. It was rebuilt for the last time in the year 1790, 
 on which occasion the Government gave a grant of £1,000 for the purpose; 
 and the gentry of the country nobly came forward with liberal subscriptions 
 to complete the work. In the year 1817 it was opened for Divine Service for 
 the first time after it had been reconstructed. The tower, which cost £1,900, 
 was not completed till the year l^i'.K There are two monuments in the tower, 
 erected to the memory of Edward Cromwell Baron O'Keham; and his grand- 
 son, Oliver Earl of Ardglass. The former, who died and was buried here in 
 the year 1007, had been the proprietor of the greater part of Lecale ; the latter 
 died in the year 1088. The cathedral, in its present form, is described by 
 Lewis, in -his " Topographical Dictionary," page 494, as being a lofty, em- 
 battled edifice, constructed chiefly of unhewn stone, and supported externally 
 by buttresses. It consists of a nave, choir, and aisles, with a lofty square 
 tower at the west end, embattled and pinnacled with smaller square towers at 
 each corner of the east window. The aisles are separated from the nave by 
 lofty elegant arches, resting on massive piers, from the corbels of which spring 
 ribs, supporting the roof, which is richly groined and ornamented at the inter- 
 sections with clusters of foliage. Over the east window are three elegant 
 niches, with ogee-pointed arches, containing, on pedestals, the remains of the 
 mutilated effigies of Saints Patrick, Bridget, and Columbkille. This window 
 appears to be all that remains of the edifice erected in 11"".
 
 76 NOTES. 
 
 Note 28, page 56. — " Now, peopled chiefly by a hardy race." 
 
 The Ulster Plantation, as it is termed, from the Protestant settlers located 
 in it from England and Scotland — but chiefly from the latter kingdom— was 
 a most wise and important undertaking, proving successful beyond the most 
 sanguine expectation then formed of it. The memory of the brave men who 
 left their peaceful homes on the other side of the Irish Channel, and encountered 
 the perils which awaited them on their arrival in this country, cannot be too 
 highly appreciated. Looked upon by the native Irish as interlopers and 
 enemies, and as such no opportunity being allowed to pass without attacking, 
 and endeavouring to expel them, their position in many parts of the country 
 was hazardous in the extreme, being obliged, as recorded, to have their fire- 
 locks swung to their ploughs, for the protection of the lives of themselves and 
 their horses. They, nevertheless, through the blessing of Providence, were 
 successful in subduing not only the soil, but the hostility of the natives, whom, by 
 degrees, they succeeded in reclaiming from habits of idleness to industry, and 
 taught them an improved method of cultivating the soil, causing peace and 
 civilization to supersede predatory warfare and stolid ignorance. These set- 
 tlers, and their descendants, have been the strong link that has tended to bind 
 Ireland to the British Crown from that period to the present time — the same 
 spirit of loyalty to the Throne and obedience to the laws continuing to descend 
 from one generation to another. The inhabitants of Ulster, in the age in 
 which we live, can form but a slight conception of the woody and barren state 
 of the country at the period referred to in the text, and the great amount of 
 labour the original settlers had to undergo in cutting down the woods and re- 
 moving the rocks with which the valleys and hills on every side abounded. 
 Sir Henry Docwra, under whose superintendence the fortifications of 
 Derry were first erected, in 1600 — 1 (according to the Belfast Archaological 
 Journal), states that the part of the country between Dungannon and Dun- 
 given " was a wilderness of woods, ravines, and mountains, extending twenty 
 miles in length and ten in breadth ;" and it may be taken for granted that 
 many other of the districts were also in a woody and wilderness state in the 
 reign of James I., the original projector of the Plantation of Ulster. 
 
 Note 29, page 57 — " Doth in the county chief position hold." 
 
 Allusion is here made to Downpatrick being the assize town of the county 
 Down, as Newry, which although also a parliamentary borough, is of greater 
 extent and population ; and Newtownards, a rapidly-improving town in the 
 same county, is likewise larger and more populous.
 
 THE SIEGE OF LONDONDERRY. 
 
 AN HISTORICAL SONG. 
 
 BY THE LATE RET. JOHN GRAHiH 
 
 Air— " The Boijrw Water.' 
 
 I. 
 
 In sixteen hundred and eighty-eight, 
 
 On the seventh day of December, 
 The men of Derry closed their gate, 
 
 And the day we will ever remember; 
 While all around, on rising ground, 
 
 The foe was fast collecting, 
 Their pomp and pride, our sires defied — 
 
 Kind heaven their cause protecting. 
 
 n. 
 
 Lord Antrim's redshanks led the van, 
 
 In bright array of battle, 
 But here they dare not leave a man 
 
 While musket balls could rattle; 
 Tho' some within proclaimed it sin 
 
 And treason to repel them, 
 Our young men brave, their lives to save, 
 
 To fly did soon compel them. 
 
 See Notes at end of Song-
 
 7S HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 III. 
 
 Lord Galway's horse with Ramsay's pranced 
 
 Around Ballyougry mountain, 
 Nugent and Eustace bold advanced 
 
 To ColumbkilPs fair fountain; 
 In a meadow green the magazine 
 
 Lord Gormanstown protected, 
 And Lord Clare's yellow flag was seen, 
 
 O'er a Danish fort erected. 
 
 IV. 
 
 From Lucan issued Sarsfield's horse — 
 
 Their drums and trumpets sounding; 
 Down Tara Hill came Plunket's force — ■ 
 
 Their hearts for fame high bounding I 
 From Drogheda Lord Dungan's band 
 
 Were raised by Royal bounty; 
 Tirconnell's from Fitzgerald's land, 
 
 And Luttrell's from King's County. 
 
 v. 
 
 Will Talbot travelled from Kildare — 
 
 Purcell from Tipperary ; 
 Wauchcob and Buchan both were there 
 
 From the wilds of Inverary. 
 Dublin's Mayor did here repair- — 
 
 The Butlers from the Barrow; 
 Roscommon sent Lord Dillon's heir 
 
 The Derry Walls to harrow.
 
 THE SIEGE OF LONDONDERRY. 
 VI. 
 
 On steeds, by all the army praised, 
 
 Came Parker's band from Navan; 
 O'Reilly, with the force be raised 
 
 From the bills and the vales of Cavan, 
 Clifford's troops advanced from Clare 
 
 To join the Irish party; 
 Cottrell's dragoons came in for share 
 
 Of fame with Lord Clancarty. 
 
 VII. 
 
 From Cork's wide shore, MacCartymore 
 
 King James's force augmented; 
 MacMahon's men their standard bore, 
 
 In Clones regimented; 
 Hagan's were seen from Glenwood green, 
 
 To great O'Neill related; 
 And Gallagher's tall, from fair Donegal, 
 
 Were the last of the troops that retreated. 
 
 79 
 
 VIII. 
 
 Bellow left Duleek, with his ancient hall, 
 
 To see his monarch righted; 
 Fagan, of Filtrim, with Fingal 
 
 His cavalry united. 
 'Twas part of the plan that Lord Strabano 
 
 Should give his neighbours warning; 
 But we packed him off, with a shot and a scoff, 
 
 His hollow counsel scorning.
 
 80 H1STOBICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 •IX. 
 
 At a murmuring rill, near Pennyburn Mill, 
 
 Were Bagnal's forces posted; 
 Fitzgerald, on the chapel hill, 
 
 Of faith and fealty boasted. 
 The batteries on Culmore fort, 
 
 With sod-works were surrounded, 
 And loud their culverins' report 
 
 O'er the hills and the vales resounded. 
 
 x. 
 
 In the Sheriff's ground, near a new raised mound. 
 
 Lord Louth took a strong position, 
 And with Lord Slane, did there remain, 
 
 Their troops in high condition: 
 Bred on the flow'ry banks of Boyne, 
 
 Then unrenown'd in story, 
 They here the tyrant's ranks did join 
 
 In vain pursuit of glory. 
 
 XI. 
 
 Some troops from Cork, around Boomhall, 
 
 A dangerous post demanded; 
 O'Neill's dragoons, all stout and tall, 
 
 The other shore commanded. 
 Kilkenny's forces chose the spot 
 
 From which the Boom extended 
 Across the Foyle, where bullets hot 
 
 That fearful pass defended.
 
 THE SIEGE OF LONDONDERRY. 81 
 
 XII. 
 
 Cavanagh was seen o'er Creggan burn 
 
 His Wicklow warriors leading, 
 Whence few were fated to return, 
 
 Though then in pride parading. 
 Ten thousand men round fair Frehen, 
 
 In trenches deep protected, 
 On every hill displayed their skill, 
 
 And batteries erected. 
 
 XIII. 
 
 From Trough's green fields M'Kennas came, 
 
 In number high amounting, 
 And from the Bann's meandering stream 
 
 Came Bradleys past the counting ! 
 From Longford far to the field of war 
 
 O'FarrelFs forces wandered, 
 And did their best, in Walker's nest, 
 
 To plant King James's standard. 
 
 XIV. 
 
 When Bryan O'Neill, of Ballinascreen, 
 
 An Alderman was chosen, 
 And when Broughshane, our Mayor was seen, 
 
 Our hearts with fear were frozen; 
 O'Rourke, too, was down for a civic gown — 
 
 O'Sheilla and MacConways elated, 
 MacAnallies from Tyrone, and Con Baccagh's son, 
 
 On our magistrates' bench were scatod.
 
 82 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 XV. 
 
 From Ailagh's throne, in Ennishowen, 
 
 O'Dogherty came shouting; 
 From Kennaght's plain rushed old O'Kane, 
 
 A victory not doubting; 
 Lough Erne's shore, with many more, 
 
 Sent here Maguire, boasting 
 Of days long gone — " old forty-one" 
 
 In flowing bumpers toasting. 
 
 XVI. 
 
 What could the Maiden City do, 
 
 By all those troops invested ? 
 She raised her standard of True Blue, 
 
 By Popish foes detested; 
 The goodly sign, like bow divine, 
 
 O'er Ulster brightly beaming, 
 Brought quickly forth the sons of the North, 
 
 The post of honour claiming. 
 
 XVII. 
 
 At Lifford, it was Hammel's care, 
 
 That the foe should be obstructed, 
 And when at last the Finn they passed, 
 
 His men he here conducted. 
 Base Lundy's treachery meanwhile 
 
 Had much for James effected, 
 But found untrue, the traitor vile 
 
 From Derry was ejected.
 
 THE SIEGE OF LOXDONDEHKY. 83 
 
 XVIII. 
 
 First to the town young Forward came, 
 
 His bands from Burt proceeding, 
 And Stewart and Grove to the field of fame 
 
 Lough Swilly's heroes leading. 
 At Ballindreat, on a meadow great, 
 
 Brave Rawdon joined Lord Blauey, 
 Their trumpet's sound called aid around, 
 
 From the Foyle to the Southern Slaney. 
 
 XIX. 
 
 From Newtownstewart came Lord Mountjoy, 
 
 MacNaghten from Benvarden; 
 Squire Moore, with troops from Aughuacloy, 
 
 A Protestant true warden; 
 To aid the town, from warlike Down 
 
 Hill came, and crossed our ferry, 
 Bearing a name which still holds claim 
 
 On the hearts of the men of Berry. 
 
 XX. 
 
 With zeal sincere, Lord Massareene 
 
 In this good cause was serving; 
 And valiant Cross from Dartan green; 
 
 From Oniagh, Audley Mervyn; 
 From Killileagh, George Maxwell gay 
 
 For gallant deed's was knighted; 
 Cairnea of Knockmany shar'd the glory of the day, 
 
 When James's threats were slighted.
 
 84 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 5X1. 
 
 Glasslough men, all in armour bright, 
 
 Caledon's horsemen aided; 
 Brave Johnson led them to the fight, 
 
 On the day they here paraded; 
 Graham's hand did James withstand, 
 
 A merchant wise and steady, 
 And evermore his purse and store 
 
 For Derry's cause were ready, 
 
 XXII. 
 
 Newcomen and Boyd were here employed, 
 
 Lindsay, Moncrieff, and Wallace, 
 Rice and Dunbar, with Davis and Oarr, 
 
 Defended the gate near the palace. 
 From Lisnaskea, in strong array, 
 
 Came Noble's men to battle. 
 Cochran and Munro, rushed fearless on the foe. 
 
 Where cannon balk did rattle. 
 
 XXIII. 
 Babington was here, and amongst us did appear 
 
 Mitchelburne, covered with glory, 
 Adam Murray rare, and valiant Jamie Blair, 
 
 And Baker renown'd in storyj 
 Ponsonby brave stood here the town to save — 
 
 Sinclair and Saunderson assisting, 
 Kennedy and Ash, with Vaughan, bold and rash, 
 
 The besiegers' troops resisting.
 
 THE SIEGE 0E LONDONDERRY. 85 
 
 XXIV. 
 
 Dawson and Canipsie nobly fought , 
 
 With Irvine, Hall, and Barry, 
 Crookshanks and Upton ever sought 
 
 The foe's proud force to parry; 
 Squire led the way in the hottest of the fray, 
 
 Bull and Hyndman for ardour were noted ; 
 While Adams of Strabane, at our cannon was a mau, 
 
 Whose heart to our cause was devoted. 
 
 XXV. 
 
 Lenox and Lecky to Scotland went 
 
 For aid, a surrender loathing, 
 But, ere they went, to the stores they sent 
 
 A large supply of clothing. 
 Conyngham and Brook great trouble took — 
 
 Major Phillips was a kind protector, 
 Lance and Godfrey, from Coleraine, stood our City to 
 maintain, 
 
 With Jemmet our bold collector* 
 
 XXVI. 
 
 Parker joined us from Coleraine, 
 
 From Garvagh came bravo Canning, 
 
 A noble soul without a stain, 
 No wily mischief planning. 
 
 Porter and White, to join the fight, 
 Oft rushed from the gates in a hurry, 
 
 Mills, Logan, and Lane, King, Fisher, and Fane* 
 
 With Hamilton, Cole, and Curry. 
 
 II
 
 86 
 
 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 XXVII. 
 
 Tomkins to action promptly went, 
 
 When many were despairing, 
 His tenants formed his regiment. 
 
 With Hillhouse, Hunt, and Hering. 
 The Cumber men rushed from their glen, 
 
 Great Murray their commander; 
 Here Radcliffe fought, and glory sought, 
 
 With Lord Mount Alexander. 
 
 XXVIII. 
 
 From Charlemont came Caulfield's corps — 
 
 Chichester from Dungannon, 
 With horse and foot, who at Dromore, 
 
 Escaped the Irish cannon ; 
 Colhoun, and Long, and Whitney strong, 
 
 MacCartney, and brave Downing, 
 At Shipquay-gate joined Spike and Spaight- 
 
 At the Boom fell gallant Browning. 
 
 XXIX. 
 
 Hamilton here, a hold Laganeer, 
 
 Brought with him troops unbending; 
 Montgomery most gallantly 
 
 Old Derry's wall defending. 
 Stroud and Shaw, in fight we saw, 
 
 And Vaughan, Young, and Harvey ; 
 Here Watson stood to shed his blood, 
 
 With Cooke from Lisnagarvey.
 
 THE SIEGE OF LONDONDERRY. 87 
 
 XXX. 
 
 From Bissau, Beatty came across, 
 
 And Knox from green Kilcaden, 
 With Nesbit, Cowan, Clarke and Ross — 
 
 Mulholland came from Eden, 
 Old Cummin's gun made many run, 
 
 Amazed was each bystander, 
 When Houston weak, sure aim could take, 
 
 And kill a French commander. 
 
 XXXI. 
 
 Sir Tristram Beresford's array 
 
 Coleraine some days defended; 
 But here, at last, he made his way, 
 
 And vigour recommended. 
 Sir John M'Gill was ready still, 
 
 Both night and day for action, 
 And Carey sought, and bravely fought, 
 
 To crush King James's faction. 
 
 XXXII. 
 
 Cromie, swimming in with Roche, 
 
 Both in the water wounded, 
 Announced, with joy, the ship's approach, 
 
 That James's hope confounded; 
 Bmzier, Bennet, and Burrel, 
 
 Were each distinguished daily, 
 Count Schombcrg stood for Derry well, 
 
 With Gledstanes, Baird and Bailly.
 
 3S 
 
 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 XXXIII. 
 
 And last, not least, from Donaghmore, 
 
 George Walker came to guide us, 
 His worth we'll honour evermore, 
 
 Let weal or woe betide us. 
 When pressed with woe, our prospects low, 
 
 We heard his words endearing; 
 When he said go, we faced the foe, 
 
 His voice our spirits cheering. 
 
 XXXIV. 
 
 With hearts like these, what blood could freeze, 
 
 Though dangers gathered round us — 
 From morn till night we stood the fight, 
 
 The foe could ne'er confound us — 
 Not famine pale could aught avail, 
 
 No feelings, keen or tender, 
 Make us relent, or once consent 
 
 To say tho word surrender. 
 
 xxxv. 
 
 At last, by all our sufferings moved, 
 
 Kind Heaven its aid extended. 
 The tyrant's arts abortive proved, 
 
 And Derry's woe was ended. 
 In one dark night the foe took flight, 
 
 The houses round them burning, 
 And ere 'twas day, all far away, 
 
 They thought not of returning.
 
 NOTES 
 
 Stanza i., line 3.—" The Men of Derry closed their Gate." 
 
 The "'Prentice Boys" who shut the Gates of Derry on this memorable oc- 
 casion, were Henry Campsie, William Crookshanks, Robert Sherrard, Daniel 
 SherrarJ, Alexander Irwin, James Stewart, Robert Morrison, Alexander 
 Cunuiugham, Samuel Hunt, John Cunningham, James Spike, William 
 Cairns, Samuel Harvey, and some others, whose names have not been 
 recorded. Ferryquay Gate was the first that was closed. Two companies of 
 Lord Antrim's regiment having crossed the river, advanced to within 
 about sixty yards of it, with the intention of entering the city, but, to 
 their deep mortification, beheld the gate closed against them. The three 
 other gates were also closed immediately after, and sentinels, selected from 
 the youthful heroes, placed on each of them. The Irish soldiers who had 
 crossed the river, and seemed inclined to remain outside of Ferryquay Gate, 
 were frightened oft* by James Morrison (a person more advanced in life), call- 
 ing out, " Bring a great gun here," which caused them to hurry as fast as 
 possible across the river. (See Mackenzie's " Narrative," and Graham's 
 " Derriana.") The shutting of the gates of Derry has spread the fame of the 
 city throughout the world. Little did the youthful patriots imagine at the 
 time they performed that act of heroism, that it would thenceforth exercise 
 so powerful an effect on the British empire. The event, and that which is 
 termed the " Belief," when the two vessels laden with provisions arrived safely 
 at the quay, on the evening of the 1st of August, 1689, are always observed as 
 days of rejoicing in the city. On the approach of the first centenary, 1788, 
 as recorded on the page of history, the greatest possible enthusiasm prevailed. 
 The morning was ushered in by the beating of drums, the ringing of the joy- 
 bells, and a discharge on the walls of some of the cannon that had been used 
 at the siege. At half-past ten o'clock a procession was formed upon the Ship- 
 quay, and moved off for the Cathedral in the following order : — 
 The Corporation and City Regalia ; 
 The Clergy ; 
 Officers of the Navy : 
 46th Regiment ; 
 Londonderry Associated Volunteer Corps; 
 ( lommittee and Stewards ; 
 Mi rchants ami principal Citizens; 
 Merchants' Apprentices, preceded by Mr. Murray, the great-grandson of 
 Colonel Murray, carrying the sword with which his gallant 
 ancestor slew the French General Mauraont ; 
 Tnidcsmeiis' Apprentices ; 
 The young Gentlemen of the lire School; 
 Musters of Ships and Seamen.
 
 90 NOTES. 
 
 At foar o'clock in the evening, the Mayor and the members of the Corpora- 
 tion, the Protestant Clergymen, the officers of the Army and Navy, the 
 Roman Catholic Clergymen of the City, gentlemen from the country, the 
 Volunteers, citizens, scholars, and apprentices, dined together in the Town- 
 hall. Orange was the predominant colour on the occasion, and as such was 
 worn by the Roman Catholic Bishop, Clergy, and people, the latter manifest- 
 ing equal enthusiasm and pleasure in the commemoration of the event with 
 their Protestant fellow-citizens; nor did the Roman Catholics exhibit any bad 
 feeling on the return of this or the anniversary of the " Relief," till after the 
 establishment of the Catholic Board in Dublin, about 1812 or 1313. These 
 anniversaries are now kept up by organised Clubs of Apprentice Boys, com- 
 posed chiefly of clerks in mercantile establishments, drapers and grocers' 
 assistants, and young Protestant tradesmen belonging to the city. The an- 
 nouncement of the return of the 7th of December and the 1st of August, 
 Old Style, by the discharge of cannon from the ramparts, followed by the 
 ringing of the joy-bells, is still observed. There is also a religious observance 
 on each of these occasions. Formerly the Apprentice Boys were accustomed 
 to march in procession to the Cathedral in the forenoon, where a suitable 
 sermon would be preached by either the Dean or one of his Curates ; but 
 latterly, in deference to the feelings of the Presbyterian young men, who 
 form a majority of the body, an arrangement was come to that they should 
 go alternately to the Cathedral and to one of the Presbyterian Churches in 
 the city. A mid-day celebration takes place after the termination of Divine 
 service, when the Apprentice Boys, in like manner as at eight o'clock in the 
 morning, march round the Walls, and go a second time through the cere- 
 mony of firing at the several Bastions. The out-door proceedings close on 
 the evening of the 18th December by luming an effigy of the traitor 
 Lundy, which is seen suspended at early dawn from the summit of Walker's 
 Pillar. Formerly a " bottle and glass" meeting took place in Corporation- 
 hall on the evening of the 18th December anniversary, when numbers of 
 the citizens of different ranks were in the habit of meeting together. This 
 eustom, for several years past, has been superseded by the holding of a 
 soiree, which invariably takes place. Spirit-stirring addresses in connexion 
 with the events of the day are delivered at these meetings, in reply to the 
 loyal toasts proposed. Suitable songs are also sung at intervals. A fine 
 Brass Band belonging to the body attend on these occasions, and give variety 
 to the proceedings by instrumental music. The instruments and handsome 
 uniform for this Band were purchased by subscription, at a cost of about .£90, 
 which sum was raised chiefly through the active and persevering exertions of 
 Mr. William Mitchell, Secretary to the Murray Club of Apprentice Boys. 
 The Clubs of the Apprentice Boys are at present six, viz. :— The Walker- 
 Club, the Murray Club, the Mitchelburne Club, the Baker Club, the Wil- 
 liamite Club, and the Apprentice Boys of Derry Club. The number on 
 the general roll consists of about 300 acting members. There are also a large 
 number of honorary members, including persons of distinction, residing in 
 various parts of the British empire. The number of guns, or light field- 
 pieces, belonging to themselves exclusively, is thirteen. Each Club has a 
 president, vice-president, and five of a committee, with a secretary and trea- 
 surer. The General Committee is the governing body over all, and is com- 
 posed of eighteen members, being elected, three— the president, secretary, 
 and treasurer — from each of the six Clubs. The officers and all the members 
 of the General Committee are elected yearly, and meet quarterly.
 
 NOTES. 
 
 Stanza ii., line 1.—" Lord Antrim's redshanks led the van." 
 
 91 
 
 This regiment was the sixth in King James' Infantry, and having a great 
 proportion of it Highlanders, dressed in their own costume, obtained the 
 name of Redshanks. 
 
 The commander of this regiment was Alexander MacDonnell, third Karl of 
 Antrim, a violent persecutor of the l'rotestants. He had taken part with the 
 Irish rebels in 1641, for which he was attainted of treason, but was restored 
 lo his estate by the Act of Explanation in lWi. He was subsequently attainted 
 tor taking part with King James, but was afterwards adjudged to be comprised 
 within the Articles of Limerick. 
 
 Stanza iii., line 2.—" Around Dallougry mountain." 
 
 A mountainous hill, within two miles of the city, on the Donegal side, and 
 near to the river Foyle. 
 
 Line 3.—" Nugent and Eustace bold advanced." 
 
 James Nugent was Lieutenant-Colonel of Hamilton's Regiment of Foot, the 
 second in the besieging army. Three more of the family of Nugent, namely, 
 I-Mv mas, and Richard, were officers iu the army of King James. 
 
 Thomas Nugent was in Limerick at the time that city was besieged by King 
 William, and was one of the hostages at the time of the surrender of the city. 
 In consequence of which, according to the articles of treaty, the act of out- 
 lawry which had been passed against him was reversed, and he was restored 
 to his honours and estates in 1711, when his elder brother, Richard, third 
 Earl of Westmeatb, who had become one of the order of Capuchin friars, 
 died in Trance. 
 
 Line 4.—" To Columbkille's fair fountain." 
 
 Columbkille was one of the early reformers of the people of this island from 
 heathenism. 11 is name is identified with the history of Derry, from having 
 founded a monastery in it in the year 545. The purity of the religion pro- 
 1 by the people of Ireland at this time had procured for the country 
 throughout Europe the appellation of the Island of Saints. The Cathedral of 
 I >■ i ry is, according to Sir James Ware, of much later date than the Monastery; 
 ] be latter was situated near where the Casino now stands, where also 
 stood the long tower belonging to it. On Columbkille quitting Derry, he com- 
 posed the following verses, as translated by Dr. Coyle, late Titular Bishop of 
 Raphoe : — 
 
 " My fragrant bank and fruitful trees, farewell, 
 Where pensive mortals mix'd with angels dwell ; 
 Hi re angels shall enjoy mj saored cell, 
 My sloe, ni> nut, mine apple, and my well." 
 
 This renowned ecclesiastic was born at Uartan, in the county of Donegal, in 
 the year 521, where, on the borders of a romantic lake, may be seen the ruins 
 of tlie chapel in which be preached. (See Archbishop Ussher's " Treatise of 
 the Religion of St. Patrick and the Ancient Irish.") 
 
 Line 5. — "Lord Gormanstown protected." 
 
 Jenico Preston, premier Viscount of Ireland, Colonel of Lhi 9th Regiment 
 of King James' infantry. He was desoended from Sir U. Da Preston of Lan- 
 cashire, who was kuiglited on the field of battle by Liouel Duke of Clarence, 
 in 1
 
 92 NOTES. 
 
 Stanza iii., line 7.—" And Lord Clare's yellow flag was seen." 
 
 Daniel O'Brien, of Carrigaholt, in the barony of Moyarta, and county of 
 Clare. This nobleman was one of the most able and active supporters of 
 King James II. 
 
 Stanza iv., line I. — " From Lucan issued Sarsfield's horse." 
 
 Patrick Sarsfiehl, a General in King James's army, whose military skill and 
 address made King William raise the siege of Limerick, and grant the cele- 
 brated articles of that city. He was one of the six persons to whom the un- 
 fortunate Prince granted peerages after his abdication. The present Earl of 
 Lucan is collaterally descended from the hero of Limerick. 
 
 Li ne 3— « Down Tara Hill came "Plunket' s force." 
 
 This family had long flourished in Ireland, but suffered heavily for its 
 attachment to the Roman Catholic religion. In 1464, Edward Plunket was 
 attainted of high treason, with the Earls of Desmond and Kildare. In 1641, 
 Plunket, Earl of Fingal and Lord Killeen, and Plunket, Lord Louth, for- 
 feited their titles for having been concerned in the Rebellion. Oliver Plun- 
 ket, Titular Archbishop of Armagh, was hanged at Tyburn on the 1st of 
 July, 1681. He was taken down before he was dead, and, according to his 
 sentence, his bowels were cut out and burned, his head cut off, and his body 
 quartered. Several of the witnesses against him were Franciscan friars; but 
 Bishop Burnett, Dr. Leland, and other Protestant historians, assert that he 
 was executed for a plot of which he was innocent. 
 
 Line 5—" From Drogheda, Lord Dungan's band. 
 
 Lord Dungan, Colonel of James's 1st Regiment of Dragoons, was a de- 
 scendant of John Dungan, Esq., Second Remembrancer of the Exchequer in 
 the reign of Henry VIII. 
 
 Line 7—" Tirconnell's from Fitzgerald's land." 
 
 The Duke of Tirconnell was Colonel of the 1st Regiment of Horse in this 
 army. The celebrated Shelden was Lieutenant-Colonel of it. 
 
 Stanza 5, line 1—" Will Talbot travelled from Kildare." 
 
 Lieutenant-Colonel Talbot, natural son of the Duke of Tirconnell. He was 
 taken prisoner at the Windmill, on the 6th of May, 1689, and died of the 
 wounds he received on the 23d of June. £500 had been oifered by his wife, 
 before this, for his ransom, but refused by the garrison. 
 
 Line 5—" Dublin's Mayor did here repair." 
 
 Sir Michael Creagh, Lord Mayor of Dublin, Paymaster-General of the 
 army, and Colonel of the 33d Regiment of Foot. 
 
 Line 6— "The Butlers from the Barrow." 
 
 Pierce Butler, the infamous Lord Galmoy, commanded the 2d Regiment 
 of Horse.
 
 NOTES. 93 
 
 Stanza v., line 7 — " Roscommon sent Lord Dillon's heir." 
 
 Henry Dillon, Colonel of the loth Regiment of Foot. The family of Dillon 
 were high in honour in the reigns of Henry VIII., Mary, and Elizabeth. The 
 first Earl of Roscommon obtained his title in 1621, Dillon's regiment went 
 to France after the surrender of Limerick, and formed part of the Irish brigade. 
 
 Stanza vi., line 8—" Of fame with Lord Clancarty." 
 
 Donough, Earl of Clancarty, Colonel of the 4th Regiment of Foot. On 
 King James's Brrival at Kinsale, he was received and entertained by the Earl 
 of Clancarty, whom he made one of the Lords of the Bedchamber, and em- 
 bodied his regiment with the Guards. He was the descendant and represen- 
 tative of MacCartymore. Donough MacCartymore, Earl of Clancarty and 
 Viscount Valentia, forfeited these titles in 1691. 
 
 Stanza vii., line 3 — "MacMahon's men their standard bore." 
 
 Arthur MacMahon, Colonel of the 28th Regiment of Foot, and Hugh 
 MacMahon, Colonel of the 46th Regiment, and Owen MacMahon, Lieutenant- 
 Colonel. In 1599, the whole of the County of Monaghan was the property 
 of the MacMahons. Lord Dacre obtained a grant of the Clones division of the 
 MacMahon's property, where, and in the neighbouring parts of Fermanagh, a 
 strong border colony was settled, consisting of families of the name of Noblo, 
 Armstrong, Forster, and Graham, 
 
 Line 5 — "Hagan'a were seen from Glenwood green." 
 
 The proprietors of soil in the county of Londonderry, in the sixteenth 
 century, were O'Cahan, O'Connor, O'Donnell, O'Neill, Hamilton, O'Murray, 
 and O'Hagan. 
 
 Line 7—" And Gallagher's tall, from fair Donegal. 
 
 This was an ancient and numerous sept in Tirconnell, or Donegal, the 
 proprietors of which county in the early part of Queen Elizabeth's reign, 
 were O'Dogherty, M'SweeneyFanad, M'Sweeney-na-tua, MacWard, O'Conmoy, 
 O'Gallagher, and O'Clery, 
 
 Stanza viii., line 1—" Bellew left Duleek, with his ancient hall." 
 
 Walter, second Lord Bellew, Colonel of the 12th Regiment of Foot. This 
 family is said to be of Norman extraction, and had settled at Duleek since 
 the reign of King Edward III. 
 
 Line 5 — " 'Twas part of the plan that Lord Strabane." 
 
 Claud Hamilton, the fifth Lord Strabane, and fourth Earl of Abercorn, 
 attended King James II. from France into Ireland, where he was made a 
 Privy Councillor on his arrival in Dublin, and appointed to the command of 
 the 5th Regiment of Horse. He attended the King into the North, in order 
 to reduce Londonderry, and when near that city, was sent with a party from 
 the army to persuade the citizens to surrender the place, which they utterly 
 refused, and making a sally some time after, his lordship's horse was killed 
 under him, and he narrowly escaped himself, leaving his cloak and furniture 
 behind him. After the, battle of the Boyne, the Earl of Abercorn embarked 
 for France, but was killed on tho passage.
 
 94 NOTES. 
 
 Stanza ix., line 5. — " The batteries on Culmore fort." 
 
 Culmore was surrendered to King James by deputies sent to him for that 
 purpose to Strabane, on the 20th of April, 1689. 
 
 Stanza x., line 2. — " Lord Louth took a strong position." 
 
 Matthew Plunket, seventh Lord Louth, Colonel of the 21st Regiment of 
 Foot. He was outlawed in 1689, and died in that year. 
 
 Line 3. — " And with Lord Slane, did there remain." 
 
 Fleming Lord Slane, Colonel of the 14th Regiment of Horse, of which 
 Maurice O'Connell was Lieutenant-Colonel. 
 
 Stanza xi., line 3. — " O'Neill's dragoons, all stout and tall." 
 
 Sir Neil O'Neill was Colonel of the 2d Regiment of Dragoons. Gordon 
 O'Neill, Colonel of the 31st Regiment of Foot, and son of Sir Phelim O'Neill, 
 was also serving in the Irish army at the siege. He was one of the bur- 
 gesses which Tirconnell had elected for the borough of Strabane, and is thus 
 mentioned in Douglas's list of the members of that Corporation, in 1689; 
 — " Gordon O'Neill, son of Sir Phelim O'Neill, the great rebel who was 
 hanged, burned Strabane in 1611." 
 
 Stanza xiv., line 1. — " When Bryan O'Neill, of Ballinascreen." 
 
 This was an humble branch of the noble house of O'Neill. He was one of 
 the aldermen of the city of Londonderry, as remodelled by Tirconnell and 
 King James II. The following are the names of the then Corporation : — 
 Cormick O'Neill, mayor ; Horace Kennedy and Edward Brookes, sheriffs ; 
 Cabaragh Maguire ; Gordon O'Neill, then resident in Derry ; Constantine 
 O'Neill, Constance O'Neill, Manns 0'Dons.ell, Peter Manby, Peter Dobbin, 
 Anthony Dobbin, John Campsie, Dan O'Dougherty, William Hamilton, Roger 
 O'Cahan, Daniel O'Donnel, Nicholas Burnside, Daniel O'Sheill, Roger 
 O'Dougherty, Bryan O'Neill, and John Buchanan, aldermen ; Francis 
 O'Cahan, Robert Butler, Cornelius O'Callahan, Thomas Moncrieff, Hngh 
 O'Hagan, John M'Kinney, John Campsie, Henry Campsie, James Lenox, 
 John O'Hagan, William Stanley, James Connor, Hugh Eady, John Donough, 
 Alexander Gordon, John Crookshanks, Phelim M'Shaghlin, John O'Lynaghan, 
 Art. O'Hagan, Charles O'Sheill, Johnlius O'Mullan , John Sheridan, James Sheri- 
 dan, Con. O'Ronrke, Dominick Buoy M'Laughlin, John Nugent, William O'Boy, 
 John O'Boy, William O'Sullivan, Dionysius M'Laughlin, Manus O'Cahan, 
 Hugh M'Laughlin, Hugh More O'Dogherty, Ulick O'Hogurty, Henry Ash, 
 Thomas Broome, Peter M'Peke, Henry Dougherty, Robert Shenan, Cornelius 
 M'Grath, and Art. O'Hagan, burgesses. 
 
 The Corporation of Strabane consisted of John O'Neill, commonly called 
 Shane M'Con Baccagh O'Neill, Sovereign or Provost-Gordon O'Neill, son of 
 Sir Phelim O'Neill ; John O'Neill, commonly called Shane M'Neill, Rammer 
 O'Neill, William Roe Hamilton, James Cunningham, Robert Adams, Claud 
 Hamilton, Bryan O'Neill, commonly called M'Bryan M'Cormick M'Rory 
 Grana O'Neill, John lirown, Robert Gamble, Patrick Bellew, James M'Ghee, 
 Art. O'Neill, commonly called Art. MacO'Neill, John Donnelly, commonly 
 called Shane Faddha O'Donuelly, James M'Anally, John M'Crory, commonly 
 called Shane Grom M'Philip M'Crory, Terence Donnelly, called Turlough 
 O'Donnelly, Henry O'Neill, commonly called Henry M'Phelemy Duff M'Ar- 
 thur M'Rory O'Neill, Roger M'Conway, commonly called Roger M'Bryan, 
 M'Con Modura M'Conway, Dominick M'Hugh, commonly oalled Dominick
 
 NOTES. 
 
 g 5 
 
 M'Rory Ballagh M'Hugb, Charles O'Cahan, commonly called Cormuck 
 M'Mauus Keogh O'Cahan, Charles M'Conway,Cormack M'Owen Oge Modura 
 M'Conway. 
 
 It may be observed of the Corporation of Strabane, as well as that of Derry, 
 as remodelled by James, that there were Protestants left by Tirconnell in it, 
 some of whom, particularly belonging to the latter, took a zealous part in the 
 cause of William 111., and' the glorious Revolution ; and though the O'Neills 
 were then, and long previously, zealous supporters of Popery, yet the results 
 of time on that noble house, in common with that of O'Brien, and upwards 
 of twenty other families of the best blood of Ireland, caused them to embrace 
 the Reformed faith, to which they still continue firmly attached. The family 
 of Earl O'Neill, in particular, have dintinguished themselves in the 
 cause of Protestantism. Viscount O'Neill, father of the late Lieutenant-General 
 Viscount O'Neill, died of the wounds he received in defence of the King and 
 Constitution, in the battle of Antrim, on the 17th of June, 1798. 
 
 Stanza xv., line 2.—" O'Dogherty came shouting." 
 
 The representative of Sir Cahir O'Dogherty of Ennishowen, who, in 1008, 
 treacherously got possession of Culmore fort, from the ancestor of the Hart 
 family, who was governor of it. This wily chieftain invited the governor to 
 his house, and when there, at night, caused a number of armed men to break 
 into his bed-chamber, who threatened to put him to death, unless he would 
 surrender the fort to him. This Capt. Hart refused to do, when, through the 
 intercession of the wives of O'Dogherty and Hart, his life was spared. The 
 Irish chieftain, however, so wrought on the terrors of his female guest, that 
 while her husband was detained a prisoner, she accompanied him to Culmore, 
 and got admission for him and his followers into the fort. Her own life, and 
 that of her husband, were spared, but her brother, and the whole of the gar- 
 rison, were massacred by the Irish. Sir Cahir then attacked the town and 
 fort of Derry, which were taken without much resistance, and the garrison, 
 and Sir George Paulett, the commander, put to the sword. The town, after 
 having been plundered of everything valuable by these marauders, was set 
 fire to by them, and the houses entirely burned. Elated by this success, and 
 some other advantages which O'Dogherty gained in a kind of guerilla war- 
 fare, which he continued for some time after this event to carry on against 
 the English troops, he at last ventured to make head against the Lord- 
 Deputy, Sir Arthur Chichester, who had marched to the assistance of Marshal 
 Wingfield, but an accidental shot at once put an end to his life, and the 
 insurrection which he had raised and carried on for about five months. His 
 followers dispersed to their several retreats, and some of them who fell into 
 the hands of their pursuers, were executed. A traditionary story states, that 
 O'Dogherty was chased from Derry, by Sir Arthur Chichester, to one of his 
 hiding-places in Ennishowen, where he was surrounded, and inclosed in be- 
 tween two walls, till he perished of hunger. His fate is represented in part 
 of the city arms by a skeleton sitting on a stone, reclining on his arm. On 
 the 30th of June, Ki09, in reward for the suppression of O'Dogherty's rebel- 
 lion, King James I. wrote a letter to Sir Arthur Chichester, granting to him, 
 and his heirs and assigns for ever, the entire territory or country of Ennish- 
 owen, otherwise called O'Dogherty's country, with all the hereditaments there- 
 of, except such lands as were to be allotted to the Bishop of Derry, and the 
 several incumbents within the same country, and 1,000 acres for the city of 
 1 ' rry, together with the custody of Culmore Castle for life. This distin- 
 guished officer had also, on the 14th of January, 1610, a grunt of the Castle 
 of Dongannon, and 1,820 acres of land within its precincts, with the right of 
 presentation to several benefices in the counties of Antrim und Donegal, with
 
 96 NOTES. 
 
 a share in the fisheries of the Bann and the Foyle. He was elevated to the 
 peerage of Ireland on the 23d of February, 1612, under the title of Baron 
 Chichester, of Belfast. He continued in the Government of Ireland for ten 
 years, and dying without issue, his vast estates and titles devolved on his 
 brother, whose heir and successor, on the 27th of June, 1791, was raised to 
 the dignity of the Earl of Belfast and Marquis of Donegall. (See Burke's 
 "Dictionary of the British Peerage.") 
 
 Stanza xv., line 3. — " From Kennaught's plain rushed old O'Kane." 
 
 The following account of Tir Cahan, or O'Cahan's country, is to be found 
 in the memoir of Sampson's map of the county of Londonderry : — " On the 
 eastern side of the river Foyle, extending to the Bann, is the tract of country, 
 originally denominated Cathan-aght, or the territory of O'Cahan, a feudatory 
 branch of the house of O'Neill. Their descendants are now called O'Kanes. 
 The chief residence of this family was on the beautiful bank of the Roe, now 
 called Deer-park ; the site is well known, and the ruins of the Castle were 
 lately discernible." It was situated on a projection of a perpendicular rock, 
 nearly an hundred feet high on the land side. The defence consisted of a 
 moat. The terrace orchards and pleasure grounds may still be traced. 
 O'Caban was implicated in Tyrone's rebellion, in consequence of which he 
 was himself seized, and his estates forfeited. Manus O'Kane was possessed 
 of some property in the county of Londonderry in the reign of James II. 
 
 Line 6. — " Sent here Maguire, boasting." 
 
 Cuconnagh Maguire, Colonel of the 43d Regiment of Foot ; the Lieutenant- 
 Colonel was Alexander Maguire ; and the Major, Cornelius Maguire. The 
 former of these was Governor and High Sheriff of the county of Fermanagh. 
 This family had suffered severely in consequence of the part they took with 
 Lord Maguire, and M'Mahon, the rebel chieftain of Monaghan, in the rebellion 
 of 1641. Rory Maguire, the then Governor of Fermanagh, hanged seventeen 
 Protestants in the church of Clones, on the 23d of October, 1641. Lord 
 Maguire, in 1645, was tried, convicted, and hanged in England, and his title 
 and estate forfeited. 
 
 Stanza xvi., line 1. — " At Lifford, it was Hammel's care." 
 
 The shire town of Donegal, twelve miles from Londonderry, and one hun- 
 dred from Dublin. The charter of LifFord bears date 27th of February, in 
 the tenth year of James I. Hugh Hammel, Esq., the proprietor of Lifford, 
 in 1689, raised a regiment on his own estate for the defence of Londonderry, 
 and was the fifth who signed the address to King William and Queen Mary. 
 M'Kenzie, in his " Narrative," says that Colonel Hammel, the Rev. George 
 Walker, and Colonel Crofton, with the troops under their command, success- 
 fully repulsed the army of James when attempting to cross the ford at Lifford, 
 on the night of the 14th of April, 1689, several of the enemy being killed by 
 cannon and small shot. Hammel is frequently mentioned in the diary. He 
 distinguished himself at the battle of Elagh, and was wounded in the cheek 
 by a pistol bullet, at the second battle on the Windmill Hill. After the 
 siege he repaired to the court of King William and Queen Mary, who 
 honoured him with a royal present. One day, when passing the palace at 
 Whitehall, in company with one of his soldiers, named Thompson, the Colonel 
 said to his companion, " Was not James a fool to change that abode for Robin 
 Cowan's in St. Johnston?"
 
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 Stanza xvi., Hue i>. " Base Lundy's treachery meanwhile" 
 
 Lieut-Colonel Lundy, Governor of Derry, who, while he pretended to be very 
 zealous for the Protestant interest, was using every possible exertion for the 
 surrender of Derry, and the restoration of King James. The passes, at Castle- 
 fin, Claudy, and Lifford, which could have been easily defended, were, by his 
 treachery, obliged to be abandoned, Colonel Mitchelburne, and the officers 
 sent to defend them, not being supplied in time with either men or ammuni- 
 tion ; and when he at last marched from Deny with a strong body of troops 
 to oppose the enemy, instead of doing so — and attacking them vigorously after 
 they had crossed the river, when most of their ammunition was wet, and he 
 having nearly double their number, might have given them a terrible defeat 
 — he fled back to the city in apparent terror and closed the gates upon his 
 own men, obliging the Rev. George Walker, and several other officers and 
 private gentlemen, to remain outside all night, where they ran great risk of 
 being attacked and cut off by their pursuers. Next day he called a council of 
 war, and strongly advised the surrender of the place as being untenable; and, 
 by his duplicity, succeeded in preventing two English regiments, then on 
 board the Swallow, in Lough Foyle, from being landed, though they were sent 
 for the express purpose of assisting the garrison, and so dispirited the officers 
 of the council, that he induced some of them to leave the city, and hasten, 
 for safety, to the English ships. His treachery at last being detected, he 
 stole out of the city in the disguise of a peasant, with a burden of matches 
 on his back, and having succeeded in persuading the officer in command to 
 give up the Fort of Culmore, sneaked otf and was never heard of afterwards. 
 His name, like that of Judas Iscariot, has ever since been held in execration, 
 as a most infamous traitor. For a great many years past, it has been the 
 custom of the " 'Prentice Boys" to burn his effigy on the 18th of December, 
 formerly from the east end of Corporation-hall, but latterly at the Testimonial. 
 The image is suspended by an iron chain under the statue of the gallant 
 Walker, where it is seen swinging in the wind from early dawn, with faggots 
 on its back, and " Lundy the Traitor" printed in large characters on its breast. 
 In the evening it is ignited and consumed in presence of the numerous spec- 
 tators who are in the habit of assembling on the wall to witness the exhibition, 
 no pity being evinced by any person for the stigma with which his memory is 
 deservedly branded. 
 
 Stanza xvii., line 1.—" What could the Maiden City do." 
 
 See the Diary, for an account of the great exertions of the " Trentice Boys" 
 of Derry on this memorable occasion. On the 7th of December, 1088, Colonel 
 Phillips, of Xewtownlimavady, arrived in Derry, and resumed the government 
 of the city, which he had held in the reign of Charles I., as a reward for his 
 services in 1041. He immediately despatched David Cairncs, of Knockm.iny 
 [., to England, as agent for the city, with the new Government, and every 
 possible exertion was made for defending the place till the arrival of the ex- 
 pected succour. 
 
 Stanza xviii., line 1. — " First to the town young Forward came," 
 
 This gentleman, with a body of troops, both horse and foot which h 
 raised in Burt and Ennishowen, was among the first who came to the defence 
 of the city. 
 
 Line 3.—" And Stewart and Grove to the field of fame," 
 
 William Stewart, of Ballylawn, in the county of Donegal, Esq., ancestor of 
 the Marquis of Londonderry, took an active part in supporting the cause 
 
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 of the Revolution. He raised a troop of horse at his own expense, when the 
 city of Londonderry was invested, and did especial service to the Protestant 
 interest in that part of the country, by protecting those who were well affected. 
 to King William III. He was appointed Lieutenant-Colonel in the regiment- 
 commanded by Sir William Stewart, the second Viscount Mountjoy, on the 
 26th of March, 1692. Alexander, his son, who succeeded his elder brother 
 Thomas, represented the City of Londonderry in Parliament. He purchased 
 the estate of Mountstewart, in the county of Down, from the Colville family, 
 on the 30th of June, 1737. His sons were Robert, first Marquis of London- 
 derry, and Alexander Stewart, Esq., of Ards, in the County of Donegal, 
 uncle of the late gallant Marquis, who distinguished himself highly in the 
 Peninsular war. Alexander J. R. Stewart, Esq., of Ards House, in the County 
 of Donegal, and 13, Belgrave-square, London, is one of the descendants of 
 this worthy gentleman, as is also John Vandeleur Stewart, Esq., of Rockhill, 
 Letterkenny. 
 
 William Grove, the seventh man who signed the address to King William and 
 Queen Mary, on the 29th of July, 1689. His descendant and successor, 
 was Thomas Brooke, Esq., of Castlegrove, in the County of Donegal. This, 
 and also the Colebrooke family, in the County of Fermanagh, were de- 
 scended from Sir Basil Brooke, a distinguished undertaker in the Plantation 
 of Ulster, who died on the 25th of July, 1633. His grandson, Thomas Brooke, 
 Esq., of Donegal, preserved the town and castle of Donegal during the wars 
 of 1641, and died in August, 1671. 
 
 Stanza xvili., line 4— ft Lough Swilly's heroes leading." 
 
 The inhabitants on the lands surrounding Lough Swills', like those on the 
 banks of Lough Erne, were distinguished for their military prowess in the 
 civil wars of 1611. Trained in the use of firearms from their habit of shoot- 
 ing the wild fowl of the lakes, they became very expert in taking down their 
 wilder opponents, who frequently felt the power of their long muskets. A 
 renowned regiment of sharpshooters was raised in the Lagan, a tract of 
 country in the barony of Raphoe ; they were well known by the name of 
 Laganeers, which carried terror to the ears of the Irish rebels. Bishop Les- 
 ley, by the aid of three regiments of men raised in this district, who iuberited 
 all the spirit and vigour of their Scottish ancestors, protected the Protestant9 
 of that barony from extermination in the Great Rebellion. He also, with a 
 few of his brave followers, met and defeated about five thousand of the rebels 
 in the Gap of Barnesmore. 
 
 Line 5 — " At Ballindreat, on a meadow great." 
 
 A small town on the Earl of Erne's estate, better than a mile from Lifford, 
 on the line of road between that town and Raphoe, on the low level ground 
 here, near Cavanaeor-house, a great body of Protestant noblemen and gentle- 
 men assembled with their regiments of horse and foot, a short time before 
 Londonderry was invested by King James's army. On the 20th of April, 1689, 
 King James passed through this village, and dined under a sycamore tree 
 in front of the house of John Keys, Esq., at Cavanaoor, to whom he gave 
 a protection, which was the means of saving that gentleman's house after- 
 wards, when those of all the Protestants around him were burned. The old 
 oak table at which the King sat, and the antiquated china on which the din- 
 ner was served, are still preserved, as curiosities, by the descendants of his 
 host. The chair on which he sat, in Robin Cowan's house, at St Johnston, 
 was in the possession of a labourer, at Clonfad, some thirty years since, and 
 is probably still in existence.
 
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 Line 0.—" Brave Rawdon joined Lord Blaney." 
 
 Sir Arthur Rawdon, Baronet of Moira, in the County of Down, ancestor of 
 the Marquis of Hustings. He was Captain of a troop of horse in his father's 
 lifetime, and from his exertions in the Protestant cause, was exempted from 
 mercy in Tirconnell's proclamation of the 7t!i of March, lu'SIJ, as being one 
 of the chief actors in what that Viceroy termed a rebellion. He was in the 
 prime of life at the defence of Londonderry ; but, being of a delicate consti- 
 tution, the continual fatigue he underwent in the defence of his country 
 hastened his death, which took place on the l?th of October, 1695, when he 
 had just completed his 33d year. 
 
 Henry Vincent, fifth Lord Blaney. He was Captain of a Company of Foot 
 in 1678. When the Protestant nobility and gentry, in several counties of the 
 North, had associated for mutual protection, at the breaking out of this war, 
 those of Armagh and Monaghan chose Lord Blaney to be commander-in-chief 
 of their forces. Soon after his appointment he took possession of Armagh, 
 which he secured as a frontier garrison, by disarming the Irish dragoons, and 
 immediately caused King William and Queen Mary to be proclaimed. Al- 
 though his forces did not exceed 1,500 men, he kept the Irish garrison at 
 Charlemout, consisting of 3,000, in check, and when obliged at last, for want 
 of reinforcements, to abandon it, he forced his way to Coleraine with seven 
 troops of horse and eight companies of foot, and reached Londonderry in 
 safety. He died a short time after the relief of Londonderry, and was buried 
 at Monaghan. 
 
 Stanza six., line 1. — " From Newtownstewart came Lord Mountjoy." 
 
 This was Sir William Stewart, the second Viscount Mountjoy, who joined 
 the defenders of Londonderry in the absence of his noble father, who was 
 deluded by Tirconnell, and sent off to France, where he was laid up in the 
 Bastille to prevent his return to the Protestants of Ireland, who had the 
 greatest confidence in his services. This noble family, together with that of 
 Sir James Stewart, of Fortstewart, Rarneltou, which is of the same lineage, 
 and the only male branch of it, is descended from the blood royal of Scotland, 
 their direct ancestor being King Robert Stewart, who was crowned at Scone, 
 on the 20th of March, 1370, in right of his maternal grandfather, King Robert 
 Bruce. The first of this ancient family who settled in Ireland were Sir 
 William Stewart, of Aughanteanand Newtownstewart, in the County of Tyrone, 
 and Sir Robert Stewart, of Culmore, near Londonderry. In the year 1689, 
 the latter was returned member of Parliament for the City of Londonderry, 
 and on the 16th of November, Pill, after the commencement of the massacre 
 of the Protestants, he had a commission to raise and command a thousand 
 foot soldiers and a troop of horse, for his .Majesty's service. In 1 6-13 , he was 
 made governor of Londonderry and Culmore fort, and on the ll)th of June, in 
 that year, totally routed the Irish under Owen Roc O'Neill, at Clones, on the 
 borders of Fermanagh. Sir William, the elder brother of the above-named 
 Robert, ancestor to the late Earl of Blessinton by the female line, was high in 
 favour with James I., and became an undertaker for the plantation of escheated 
 lands in I Ister. Ee contributed greatly in quashing O'Dogherty'a rebellion, 
 
 for which service he was knighted, and had a grant, of a considerable tract of 
 
 land in the County of Donegal, Be passed patent on the 80th November, 
 L610, for a thousand acres of land in the barony of Kilmaorenan, in that 
 county. He had also a grant of fifteen hundred acres surrendered by James 
 Hayes, in the barony of Strabane. His Donegal lands were erected into a 
 Manor called Stewart -. l''ort, afterwards denominated I'. irtsti wart, upon which, 
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 a-half high, and had made a town, consisting of forty-five bouses, in which were 
 fifty-seven families, all British. In 1615, Sir William Stewart, of Eamelton, 
 represented the County of Donegal ; he was created a Baronet on the 2d of 
 May, 1623. The Tyrone grants to Sir William Stewart are detailed at large 
 in Lodge's Peerage. He was member of the Privy Council, both to King 
 James and King Charles I., and with the troops he raised in 1641, with the 
 aid of his brother, he relieved Captain Mervyn, who was besieged in the 
 Castle of Augher, in which they left a garrison, and routed SirPhelim O'Neill, 
 near Strabane, on his way to burn the town of Piaphoe, and on the 16th of 
 June, 1642, defeated this ferocious rebel and his numerous forces at the Gap 
 of Barnesmore, about 500 of the Irish being killed, and a far greater number 
 wounded. 
 
 Stanza xix, line 0. — " Hill came and crossed our ferry." 
 
 This was Michael Hill, Esq., of Hillsborough, son of Wm. Hill, Esq., by 
 Eleanor, daughter of Dr. Michael Boyle, Archbishop of Armagh and Lord 
 Chancellor of Ireland. The former of these gentlemen was attainted by King 
 James's Parliament, on the 7th of May, 1689, and his estate sequestrated, until 
 it was restored by King William, who made him Custos Rotuloritm for the 
 County of Down, which county he represented in parliament. Peter Hill, 
 Esq., the grandfather of the gentleman named in the text, raised some horse 
 and foot, at the time of the breaking out of the great rebellion, in 1641, with 
 which he rendered signal services to the persecuted Protestants. His de- 
 positions, taken afterwards, detail many acts of murder, perpetrated by the 
 rebels on their helpless victims. But the account of these atrocities could 
 not be compressed in the compass assigned to one of these notes. Trevor 
 Hill, Esq., his eldest son, was elevated to the peerage of Ireland, 21st of 
 August, 1717, as Baron Hill, of Kilwarlin and Viscount Hillsborough, his 
 son, Wills, was created Earl of Hillsborough on the 3d of October, 1751, and 
 enrolled amongst the Peers of Great Britain, 20th Nov., 1757, as Baron Har- 
 wich, of Harwich, in the county of Essex, and created Marquis of Downshire, 
 19th August, 1689. (See Burke's Peerage.) 
 
 Stanza xx, line 1.—" With zeal sincere, Lord Massareene." 
 
 The person here mentioned was Sir Clotworthy Skeffington, the second Vis- 
 count Massareene, then in early youth, who was instrumental in preserving the 
 Province of Ulster from the ravages of King James's army. The nobility 
 and gentry in that province, foreseeing what would be the result of the course 
 pursued by that infatuated Monarch, entered into an association for their 
 mutual defence ; and, with Lord Mount Alexander, Sir Clotworthy was 
 nominated Commander-in-Chief of the County of Antrim, and made a Colonel of 
 a regiment of foot raised in that county. His father, who was then living, 
 contributed a considerable sum toward the defence of Londonderry, for which, 
 and other services to the Protestant cause, he was exempted from mercy by 
 Tirconnell's proclamation, dated March 7, 1689, and when the army, consist- 
 ing of fifteen thousand men, under the command of General Hamilton and 
 Major-General Sheldon, had, in the same month, taken Hillsborough, they 
 plundered Lisburn, Belfast, and Antrim, and more particularly Lord Massa- 
 reene's, whose servants, for a bribe of ten guineas, discovered where his money 
 and plate were concealed, which, to the amount of between three and four 
 thousand pounds worth, they carried off, and likewise all his furniture. The 
 garrison of Londonderry also seized about sixty tons of cured salmon belong- 
 ing to his lordship, all of which they secured, except forty barrels which fell 
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 ancestor of this nobleman was Sir William Skeffington, who was appointed by 
 Henry VIII. his Majesty's Commissioner to Ireland, in 1029, and subse- 
 quently Lord Deputy in 1585. The subject of this memoir was elevated to 
 the peerage on the 'ilst November, lGOU (See Burke's Peerage.) 
 
 Stanza xs., liDe 5.—" From Killileagh, George Maxwell came." 
 
 No fewer than eleven gentlemen, belonging to different parts of Ireland- 
 but chiefly to the counties of Down and Tyrone, were attainted by King 
 James's parliament in May, 1689. The sufferings of Dr. Maxwell, of Tyrone, 
 and his brother Capt. James Maxwell, are detailed in Sir John Temple's 
 "History of the Irish llebellion." 
 
 Line 7.—" Cairnes of Knockmany shar'd the glory of the day." 
 
 David Cairnes, of Knockmany, in the County of Tyrone, Esq., one of the 
 most distinguished defenders of the City of Londonderry, as may be observed 
 by the record of his name on Walker's Pillar. He went to England, on behalf 
 of the citizens, before the commencement of the siege, and, on his return, 
 brought a letter to Colonel Lundy, with promises of succour, and urged that 
 traitor and the Council not to give up the fortress. He was engaged per- 
 sonally in several of the actions with the besiegers, and, by his counsel and 
 bravery, contributed much toward the defence of the City, which he afterwards 
 represented in parliament for the space of thirty years. His remains were 
 interred in the Cathedral Church-yard, but the tombstone has been long 
 defaced. A handsome marble slab, on which some of his eminent services 
 are recorded, was placed in the hall of the Cathedral, by order of the Hon 
 the Irish Society. 
 
 Stanza xxi., line 3.—" Brave Johnston led them to the fight." 
 
 Captain John Johnston, of Londonderry. There were fifteen gentlemen of 
 this name attainted by King James's Parliament ; eight of them belonged to 
 the count; of Fermanagh, two to Mouaghan, and the remainder to other 
 counties in Ireland. 
 
 Stanza xxiiL, line 1.—" Babington was here, and amongst us did appear." 
 
 William Babington was one of those who signed the address to King William 
 and Queen Alary, on the 39th of July, 1689. Tins family, which still holds a 
 respectable rank in the counties of Derry and Donegal, is descended from 
 Brutus Babington, D.D., a native of Cheshire, and Follow of Corpus Christi 
 College, Cambridge. He was promoted to the Bishopric of Derry by King 
 James I., in 1610. 
 
 Line 2.—" Mitchelburue, covered with glory." 
 
 This was one of the most distinguished defenders of Londonderry. His name 
 appears on Walker's Pillar. His remains are interred in the old burying ground 
 at Glendermott, within about two miles of the City. The following is a copy 
 of the inscription on his tomb-stone: — "Here liolh the body of Col. John 
 ohelburne, grandson of SirBicbard Mitchelburne, of Broadhurt, in the county 
 of Sussex, a valiant soldier, faithful, pious, and charitable, expecting the re- 
 •Direction of th( just He was Governor and Commander-in-Chief in the late 
 memorable siege of Londonderry, in 1689, in defence of the Protestant interest, 
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 thanks from the King for that eminent service, and deceased on the 1st day 
 of October, in the year of our Lord 1721, in the 76th year of his age." 
 
 Stanza xxiii., line 3.—" Adam Murray rare." 
 
 This gallant gentleman, whose name also appears on the Testimonial, was 
 one of the principal defenders of the city of Londonderry. On the 17th of 
 April, 1689, when Lundy had prevailed on the Council to surrender the city 
 to King James, who, with his entire army, had advanced within a short dis- 
 tance of the city, in the confident hope of getting peaceable possession of it. 
 Captain Murray, who had been stationed near Culmore Fort, approached at the 
 same time, at the head of a body of dragoons ; and no sooaer was he observed 
 by the ardent spirits on the walls, than the welcome they gave to the astonished 
 Monarch was a terrific discharge of cannon and musketry, by which several 
 of the besiegers fell, and among the rest, one Captain Troy, who was killed 
 near the King's person. In almost all the engagements which took place be- 
 tween the besieged and the besiegers, subsequently, Colonel Murray was en- 
 gaged, performing many acts of personal heroism — among these he encountered 
 the French General Maumont, said to be a famous swordsman, and slew him 
 in single combat. His sword and watch are still in the possession of his name- 
 sake and descendant, James Murray, Esq., of Caw House, Derry. His re- 
 mains, as noticed elsewhere, are interred at Glendermott. 
 
 Line 4. — " And Baker renown'd in story." 
 
 Colonel Baker, Governor of Londonderry, who died in that command, on 
 the 30th of June, 1689. Walker, who was Governor along with him, makes 
 honourable mention of him as being possessed of great honour and courage, 
 and Mackenzie, in his journal of the siege, says that he died justly lamented 
 by the garrison. His name is recorded on Walker's Pillar. 
 
 Line 5 — " Ponsonby brave stood here the town to save." 
 
 William Ponsonby, second son of Sir John Ponsonby, by Elizabeth, eldest 
 daughter of Henry Lord Ffolliott, of Ballyshannon. Sir John Ponsonby was 
 born in the year 1608, and came into Ireland with Oliver Cromwell, landing 
 in Dublin on the 17th of August, 1649. In this army he was first colonel, and 
 afterwards Major. Sir William Ponsonby, in consideration of his own and 
 his father's eminent services in the cause of the Protestant religion was, by 
 patent, on the 11th September, 1721, created Baron of Bessborough, and 
 afterwards, on the 28th February, 1722, raised to the dignity of Viscount 
 Duncannon. 
 
 Line 6 — " Sinclair and Saunderson assisting." 
 
 The Rev. John Sinclair, of Holly Hill, Hector of the parishes of Leckpatrick 
 and Camus-jnxta-Moume, in the county of Tyrone, and of Aughanunshin, in 
 the county of Donegal. He was one of those who, on the 21st of March, 1688, 
 with the Governor and Sheriffs of Londonderry, signed a declaration of union 
 in defence of the Protestant religion. His Church at Leckpatrick was burned 
 by the army of King James on their retreat from Derry. Captain Sinclair, 
 of Holly Hill, is descended from this worthy gentleman. 
 
 Stanza xxiii., line 7 — " Kennedy and Ash, with Vaughan, bold and rash." 
 
 Captain Horas Kennedy was one of the sheriffs of Derry at the time of 
 the siege, and on the approach of Lord Antrim's regiment to the city, he pre-
 
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 vailed on the intrepid Apprentice Boys to take up the project of resistance 
 started by Alderman Tomkins, at the instigation of Gordon, a Nonconformist 
 minister, but soon abandoned. And owing to his couusel and the timely delay 
 he interposed under cover of his office to ibe admission of the " redshanks," 
 they were enabled to carry to a successful issue the memorable closing of the 
 gates. See M'Kenzii 's acoountofthe transact i'>n, as published by Douglas, page 
 7; Killen, pages !.» and 10; Hempton, page 161. That he stool higli in the 
 estimation of his fellow-citizens is evident from the confidence they reposed 
 in him, by selecting him to be the advocate of their interests with the Privy 
 Council of Scotland. The influence which his relatives in Ayrshire possessed 
 at the time in the sister kingdom was probably the cause of his being 
 selected for this important mission. In this way his absence during the 
 close siege is accounted for, and there are entries in his Bible which show 
 that during his residence in Glasgow he lost some of his children by death. 
 As a proof of his popularity, subsequent to the raising of the siege, he 
 was three times elected mayor in opposition to the Government, 
 which on each occasion had him set aside. In 17of, he was compelled, 
 uuder the Test Act, in consequence of his being a Presbyterian, to retire 
 from the Corporation. He died on the 11th of December, 1711, aged Go" 
 years, and was buried on the south-east side of the Cathedral. A marble slab 
 
 marked the place, inscribed to the memory of James Wilson and of Ken- 
 
 nedy, who fell during the late siege. This stab was broken at the removal 
 of the spire in 1802. A fragment of it still remains, having on it the 
 words "nedy" and "late siege." Horas Kennedy was one of those at- 
 tainted by the Parliament of James II., under the title of Captain Horas 
 Kennedy. In two Acts of Parliament, passed in the reign of King William 
 and Queen Mary, he was appointed by name one of the Commissioners for 
 the Poll Tax of the county Deny. His only surviving son, Gervias, married 
 Jane Maxwell, of the Strabane family (now represented by the Rev. P. B. 
 Maxwell, of Birdstown, and his son, the Rev. Charleton Maxwell, Hector of 
 the Parish of Leckpatrick), by which alliance he acquired the lands of Knock- 
 roe, in the county Tyrone. He had issue by this marriage, a son named 
 William, and two daughters ; but both himself and his wife dying when 
 the children were young, they became the wards of Mr. Tomkins, of 
 Prehen ( who had married their maternal aunt), and who held leases in trust 
 from the Honourable the Irish Society lor their use and benefit. The 
 family of Mr. Tomkins being Episcopalians, brought up their wards in 
 the tenets of the Established Church. William, the grandson of Horas Ken- 
 nedy, married the daughter and heiress of George Crookshank, Esq., whose 
 wife was the siater of Archdeacon Bacon. From this marriage are descended 
 Lieutenant-Colonel John Pitt Kennedy, Military Secretary to the late Sir 
 Charles Napier; Tristram Kennedy, M.P. for Louth in L852 and 1867; Dr. 
 Evory Kennedy, the eminent Dublin physician ; J. P. Kenne ly, Esq,., late a 
 candidate for tin- Etecordi rship of Derry ; Pitt Skip ton, Esq., of Great James- 
 street, Derry ; EL S. Skipton, Esq., of Beeohhill ; and tin- present Eigh-Sheriff 
 for the county of Londonderry, George Skipton, Esq., of the Casino, J.P..D.L. 
 The family are of Scottish origin. The first of them who settled in 
 tliis country, was John Kennedy, of the Ayrshire house of Qchtrelnre, 
 founded by James, seventh son of Gilbert, second Earl of Cassillis. He 
 was a cavalry officer in the Scottish forces, which were sent over to 
 Ireland in the year 1642, to assist in suppressing the great rebellion, 
 in which so many of the Protestants had been treacherously slaughtered 
 in the preceding year. After the tei mination of the war, be fixed his resilience 
 at Ballymagowan, near I logher, where he possessed eonsidi rable property in 
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 they passed to Hugh Wilson, one of whose descendants, Catherine Wilson, 
 married Acheson Irwin, of Derrygore, in the county of Fermanagh ; she died 
 in 1837, and her son, George Acheson Irwin, sold Ballymagowan to Andrew 
 Newton. Esq., of Dungannon. John Kennedy died in the year 1660, aged 
 65 years. His will was dated on the 1st of June in that year, and proved on 
 the 9th of July, 1681, he was buried near the great door of the ClogherCaihe- 
 dral, where are to be seen his tomb and that of his son James, who died in 
 1726, aged 72 years, both bearing their coats of arms. Horas, the hero of 
 the siege, when young, fixed his residence in Derry. He married Katherine 
 eldest daughter of Captain Gervais Squire, of Donaghmore, a Commissioner 
 of the Peace for the county Derry, and an Alderman of the city. Of this gen- 
 tleman Walker observes that his bare word was equal to the testimony of 
 twelve men on their oaths. 
 
 Captain Thomas Ash, who wrote a journal of the siege, published by his 
 granddaughter, in Londonderry, in the year 1792. In this work it is stated 
 that the first market-house built in the city was in 1622. It was demolished 
 by bombs during the siege, and rebuilt, on a larger scale, in April, 1692, 
 Bishop King and Alderman Lecky laying the first stone— Francis Neville, Esq., 
 architect. The magazine was, in his time, called O'Dogherty's Castle, and was 
 thought then to have been two or three hundred years built. The gaol, over 
 Ferryquay-gate, was built in 1676. Before that it was in Butcher'sstreet, at 
 the corner of the Diamond. Upwards of five hundred persons subscribed to 
 Miss Ash's publication of her ancestor's journal. 
 
 Vaughan. — Mr. Graham observes that he was furnished with a note on 
 this name by the Bev. George V. Sampson. It states that in 1613, Sir John 
 Vauahan, a military engineer, of Welsh extraction, was sent to fortify the in- 
 tended city of Londonderry, and that he had completed both the Walls and 
 the Cathedral Church in the year 1615, and was afterwards made governor of 
 the city. He was governor in 1611. The Walls were finished in 1618. — (, Ord. 
 Survey.) A traditionary story attributes to him the defeating of the rebel 
 chieftain O'Dogherty, at his Castle of Ailagh, from which he pursued him to 
 another of his castles at Buncrana, where he took shelter; but, being aban- 
 doned by his followers, and finding it impossible to escape, the bold insurgent 
 preferred dying of hunger rather than surrender. He was accordingly 
 found lifeless in a sitting posture, which occasioned the representation of the 
 skeleton in the City Arms. This statement is unsupported by historical 
 authority, and from the following inscription on a stone in the porch of the 
 Cathedral, it appears that O'Dogherty was twenty-five years dead when Sir 
 John finished thai building : — 
 
 " a.d., 1633. 
 " Sir John Vaughan, Architect. 
 
 " If stone3 covlrt speake, then London's prayse shovld sovnde, 
 
 Who bvilt this Chvrch and Cilia from the grovnde." 
 
 Stanza xxiv., line 1 — " Dawson and Campsie nobly fought." 
 
 Walter Dawson was one of those who signed a public declaration, on the 
 13th of April, 1689, that they would appear on the fittest ground between 
 Lifford and Clady ford, and fight fortheir country and religion. Ten gentle- 
 men of this name were attainted by King James's Parliament— one of whom 
 was t he ancestor of Bobert Peel Dawson, Esq., M.P., but which of them was 
 the d efender of Londonderry, recorded in the Stanza, Mr. Graham says he 
 was unable to ascertain. It is, however, recorded of his progenitor, Thomas 
 Daws on, Esq., a colonel in the army of Charles I., that he behaved with great 
 prudence and intrepidity during the rebellion of 1611, when vast numbers of 
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 sacred in cold blood. On the occasion referred to, in anticipation of the com- 
 ing storm lie had taken the precaution of arming a number of his Protestant 
 tenants ami retainers, and placing himself at their head, made such a gallant 
 resistance when his mansion at Moyula was attacked, that from being the as- 
 sailed he became the assailant, compelling the insurgent band to retreat, and 
 then sallying out after them, pursued them for a considerable distance, killing 
 and wounding several of the party. By this heroic act he saved Castledawson 
 from being plundered and burned, the fate which befel other towns in the 
 surrounding district at this never-to-be-forgotten period. In a lyric written 
 by Mr. Graham some years subsequent to the publishing of his historical 
 6ong of the siege of Derry, he thus alludes to the occurrence referred to — 
 
 " In days far back as ' Forty-one,' 
 When some suppoa'd that all was gone, 
 The fiery foe in rage came on 
 To plunder Castledawson ! 
 
 " While all the towns around were burn'd, 
 The owner shot for shot return'd, 
 And soon the rabble rout he spurn'd 
 From smiling Castledawson." 
 
 The first of the family that settled in Ireland was Christopher Dawson, Esq., 
 who purchased the Castledawson estate in 1001, two years before the death 
 of Queen Elizabeth. It is held in fee from the Crown, at a small quit rent. 
 He was of English extraction, and resided at Temple Sowerby, in Westmore- 
 land. The county of Londonderry was represented in Parliament in 1810 by 
 Joshua Dawson, Esq., Chief Secretary of Ireland, in the reign of Queen Anne. 
 Likewise by Arthur Dawson, his son, who in the year 1744 became a Baron 
 of the Exchequer, and in the year 1815, by the Bight Honourable George 
 Robert Dawson, father of one of the present representatives of it, as already 
 noticed, so that the Dawson family have long enjoyed this honourable dis- 
 tinction. 
 
 John Campsie was Mayor of Londonderry, in 1688, but was dis- 
 placed to make way for Cormac O'Neill, of Broughshane. Henry Campsie 
 was one of the 'Prentice Boys who shut the Gates against the Earl of Antrim's 
 regiment. He was wounded by one Linegar, a reputed Papist, while endea- 
 vouring, with others, to secure the Magazine, which circumstance increased 
 both the number and resolution of the Protestant party on that occasion. 
 (See Mackenzie's " Narrative," p. 8.) 
 
 Stanza xxv. line 5.—" Conyngham and JSrook great trouble took ." 
 
 There were three families of this name in Londonderry, during the siege. 
 Alexander Cunningham, one of the 'Prentice Boys who shut the Gates, was 
 the ancestor, in a direct line, by the male side, of Dr. Cunningham, of Castle- 
 cooley, But, in the County of Donegal. Three more of the name signed the 
 address to King William and Queen Mary, on the ^'Jth July, 1689, 
 
 Stanzas xxvii., line 1.— "Torakins to aotion promptly went." 
 
 This gentleman, who acted a conspicuous part at the time of the siege, ac- 
 cording to historical records, was then an alderman of the city. In a poem 
 publisht-d in 1691, under the name of " Derrialdo," from which the latu 
 Bev. John Graham, in his " Derriana," gives several extracts, aud from the ap.
 
 106 NOTES. 
 
 parent accuracy of the events narrated in it, was evidently written by one of 
 the actors in the scenes described. The courageous alderman is thus spoken 
 of— 
 
 "Alderman Tomkins from Tirkeeran sent 
 Into the camp a gallant regiment, 
 Which joined Colonel Murray as they went." 
 
 And again — 
 
 " Alderman Tomkins rais'd a troop of horse, 
 And laid in stores against the Irish force." 
 
 In the registry of the parish of Templemore, the following entry fixes the 
 time of his death : — " 1692, Alexander Tomkins, Alderman of Londonderry, 
 was buried." It appears that he and the celebrated Colonel Mitchelburne 
 had been connected by marriage, and from the monuments erected to the 
 Tomkins family in the Cathedral of Londonderry, they were in their day, be- 
 yond doubt, of great wealth and consideration. The first of the family that 
 came over in the reign of Charles I., was Alexander Tomkins, a member of an 
 ancient family of Weobly, in Herefordshire. He settled in Derry and died 
 there in 18±2, as appears by a tablet in the Cathedral. Andrew 
 Knox, Esq., who was the owner of the Eathmullen estate, married 
 Honoria, daughter of Alderman Alexander Tomkins, who was grandson to the 
 Alderman at the siege, and dying in 1741 without male issue, Andrew Knox, 
 Esq., came in for the Prehen estate. This Alderman Alexander Tomkins' 
 father, John, commanded a company at the siege. Capt. Knox, of Prehen, is, 
 therefore, the lineal descendant of the worthy Alderman, by the maternal line, 
 and George Tomkins, Esq., of Greythorn, near Kingstown, by the male line, 
 being the lineal descendant of the Alderman's second son, George, to whom, 
 by his will, made and duly attested in 1691, he bequeathed the townlands of 
 Mobuoy, &c, it having remained in the family from the time of their coming 
 to Ireland to the present period. George Tomkins, Esq., already referred to 
 in the year 1702, married Anne, daughter of Alderman Samuel Norman, who 
 held the rank of Captain in one of companies raised for the defence of the 
 city, and had distinguished himself greatly at the siege, so that the present 
 representative of the family in the male line, is descended from two of the 
 heroic defenders of Londonderry, by both the paternal and maternal line. 
 
 Stanza xxviii., line 8. — " At the Boom fell gallant Browning." 
 
 Captain Micah Browning, commander of the Mountjoy, of Londonderry, 
 whose vessel broke the boom ; but, being repelled by the shock, ran aground, 
 and the gallant Browning, with his sword in hand, encouraging his men to 
 the conflict, as the Irish troops approached to board her, was killed by a 
 musket shot. King William settled a pension on his widow, and in presence 
 of the court, placed a gold chain about her neck. The garrison had but two 
 days' sustenance at the time it was relieved. The enemy, on the 10th July, 
 1689, threw a dumb-shell into the graveyard of the Cathedral, offering the be- 
 sieged favourable terms in case they would surrender. This shell, with a 
 brass ring round it, on which the event is recorded, may be seen erected on a 
 pillar in the hall of the Cathedral, where it was placed by the Apprentice 
 Boys in 1814.
 
 NOTES. 107 
 
 Stanza xxix., lino 1—" Hamilton here, a bold Laganeer." 
 
 The author has not been able to trace who this Mr. Bamiltoo was; but as 
 he is said to have brought troops with him for the defence of the city, he 
 must have been a man of substance, and very probably the ancestor of Sir 
 Patrick Hamilton, who in the year 1 7 -"> 1 was provost of the town of Strabane, 
 in and around whioh he owned considerable property, his land extending 
 from the corner of Patrick-street to the village of liallymagorry, two miles 
 distant, and round by Ballea, Tallyard, Strabane Glen, and the wood adjoin- 
 ing it, besides some property in Main-street. Mr. Robert Hamilton, tea 
 merchant, Church-street, Strabane, is the legitimate great-grandson of this 
 gentleman. 
 
 Stanza xss. lino 1. — "From Lissao, Beatty came across." 
 Captain Beatty, a distinguished officer at the siege of Derry. 
 
 Line 5. — " Old Cummin's gun made many run." 
 
 Cummin is said to have gone with Colonel Hammel from Lifford to London- 
 derry, when he was beyond eighty years of age. On the 17th of April, 1689, 
 he fired, contrary to orders, on the army of King James, and his example 
 being followed by the whole of the garrison on that side of the wall, the dis- 
 charge threw the enemy into the utmost confusion, and caused them to 
 retreat rapidly. 
 
 Line 7. — "When Houston weak, sure aim could take." 
 
 James Houston, from the neighbourhood of Castlederg, an expert marks- 
 man, on the 17th of April, with a long fowling-piece, killed the bearer of 
 King James's standard, when approaching from Ballyougry hill towards the 
 city, and continued to lire with such precision, as obliged it to be lowered three 
 times between the hill and the treuehes. He afterwards, when so weak from 
 disease that he was unable to load or raise his musket without assistance, 
 fired at and killed a French officer who was riding at Prehen, on the opposite 
 side of the river, at the head of a troop. The author or compiler of this 
 work subjoins a few mure particulars respecting him, on the authority of a 
 communication which he received from .Mr. Joseph Houston, of Killyverry, 
 near Newtownconningham, who affirms being the great-grandson of the hero 
 of the siege. According to his statement, his name was William, and not 
 James, as mentioned by .Mr. Urahain in his " Derriana," and the place of his 
 birth was Veagb, near .Manorcuiminghain. After his marriage, be came to 
 reside at Inkersford, in the vicinity of Newtowncunningham, where he re- 
 sided at the time of the siege of Derry. Shortly after las marriage he had a 
 severe illness, which terminated in his falling into a trance, when he was sup- 
 posed dead, but out of which he was recovered, on the second night after his 
 friends believed him to be dead, by the attention paid to him by his wile. On 
 bis recovery, it was found that he had lost the sight of one of his eyes, but 
 the remaining one was excellent. He was a noted marksman, so much so 
 that it is stated of him that he could hit a chalked mark on a target at the dis- 
 tance of 200 yards, and then having placed a cork in the hole made by the 
 bullet, chalk the end of the cork, and with another bullet drive it through the 
 original hole, firing from the same Standing-place^ lie is said by Ins . i . seen- 
 dant to have bi en tie first man who I'uvd at the army of King James, when 
 approaching Derry, and that, too, contrary to the express orders of the then 
 Governor Landy, who bad threatened to have any man who would do so 
 hanged. The results of this and two succeeding shots discharged by bun are
 
 108 NOTES. 
 
 noticed above. His strength was so reduced at the termination of the siege, 
 that he was unable to carry bis gun, a remarkably long fowling-piece, which 
 he, however, succeeded in bringing home with him by trailing it after him 
 along the ground. It is not recorded how long he survived after the siege. 
 Mr. Jobn Houston, of Moyle, is also descended from this celebrated marks- 
 man. It is a well-ascertained fact, tbat the men who fought on the side of 
 William at Derry and Enniskillen, who had previously been accustomed to 
 shoot at wild fowl on the Loughs Swilly, Foyle, and Erne, made great havoc 
 in the ranks of the Irish army, in consequence of every shot fired by each of 
 tbem bringing to the ground one of their less skilful antagonists. 
 
 Stanza xxxii., line 1. — " Sir Tristram Beresford'8 array." 
 
 Sir Tristram Beresford, of Coleraine, third Baronet of that ancient and 
 honourable name. He commanded a regiment of foot in defence of the 
 Protestants at this time, and was attainted by King James's Parliament, on 
 the 7th of May, 1689. On the 4th of November, 1720, Sir Marcus Beresford, 
 tbe fourth Baronet, was advanced to the Peerage. The preamble to his patent 
 of nobility records the services rendered by his family to the Protestant in- 
 terest in Ireland, to which the noble family have ever steadily adhered. 
 
 Line 7 — " And Carey sought, and bravely fought." 
 
 Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Carey, of Dungiven, in the county of London- 
 derry. He and lour other gentlemen of the name, all of Donegal, were 
 attainted by James's mock Parliament. The family are said to have come 
 to this country from Clonally, in Devonshire. 
 
 Stanza xxxi., line 1 — " Cromie swimming in with Roche." 
 
 Of the many heroic defenders of Londonderry, none encountered greater 
 peril than Cromie and Roche, especially the latter, who afterwards became a 
 Captain in King William's army. They came together to the Waterside from 
 the English fleet, with a letter from General Kirke to the Governor of the 
 City, promising speedy and abundant succour. Cromie here hid his clothes 
 and took the water, but being unable to swim, concealed himself in the bushes 
 for a day or two, in the hope of getting a boat, which his adventurous com- 
 panion, who was an expert swimmer, had promised to send for him ; but was 
 discovered by the enemy, and made a prisoner. Eoche arrived safely in the 
 City, delivered his letter, and with leiters in reply to it, tied in bladders to 
 secure them from the water, and concealed in his hair, swam to where he had 
 left his clothes — a distance of three miles — but found that they had been dis- 
 covered and carried off. He then ran in a state of nakedness for three miles, 
 pursued by tbe enemy, and escaped from them by taking shelter in a thick 
 wood where horsemen could not follow him, but where he was terribly lace- 
 rated by briers and thorns. Covered from head to foot with blood, he reached 
 the side of the water, but was unfortunately met by a party of dragoons, one 
 of whom broke his jawbone with a halbert, after which he plunged into the 
 river, and though he was fired at several times, and wounded in the arm, 
 breast, and shoulder, he chose to die in the water rather than betray the 
 trust reposed in him. His pursuers finding force ineffectual to stop his pro- 
 gress, offered him a reward of ,£1,000 if he would deliver the letters he 
 carried ; but this he refused to do, and finding it impracticable to proceed, 
 made his way back to the city, where, by preconcerted signals, he gave notice 
 to General Kirke that he delivered his letter, with an intimation of how long 
 the garrison might be expected to hold out.
 
 NOTES. 109 
 
 Stanza xxxiii., line 2.—" George Walker came to guide us." 
 
 The Rev. George 'Walker, the celebrated Governor of Londonderry, in 1689, 
 whose counsel and intrepid bravery during the siege contributed so much to 
 the successful defence of the city, was instituted to the Rectories of Donough- 
 more and Errigal Keirogue, in the county of Tyrone, on the 2d March, 16(32, 
 and is said to have been upwards of seventy years of age at the time of the 
 siege. He was son of the Rev. Geo. Walker, Rector of Cappagh, near Omagh, 
 and of a family of the name resident in Yorkshire. According to Birch, 
 he raised a regiment in defence of the Protestant religion, at the 
 time of the Revolution, and came with them to the defence of Derry, on find- 
 ing that a stand was to be made there against the army of King James. After 
 the raising of the siege, be proceeded to London with an address from the 
 Protestants of Londonderry to King William and Queen .Mary, where he was 
 most graciously received by their Majesties ; and, on the 19th of November, 
 1689 (.having before published an account of the siege), he received the 
 thanks of the House of Commons, and likewise a present of £5,000. He 
 was created Doctor of Divinity by the University of Oxford ; and appointed 
 by King William to the bishopric of Londonderry. Archbishop Tillotson, in 
 a letter written by him to the celebrated Lady Russell, speaking of this 
 appointment, expresses himself thus — " The King, besides his first bounty to 
 Mr. Walker, whose modesty is equal to his merit, hath made him Bishop of 
 Londonderry, one of the best bishoprics in Ireland, that so he may receive 
 the reward of that great service in the place where he did it. It is incredible 
 how much everybody is pleased with what the King has done in this matter, 
 and it is no small joy to me to see that God directs him to do so wisely." 
 Having again joined the Protestant army in 1690, he was killed by a 
 musket shot at the battle of the Boyne, In 1703, his widow had his 
 remains brought to his own parish church, at Castlecaufield, and 
 there, above the place in the chancel where they were interred, she erected 
 a monument to his memory, bearing the following inscription : — 
 
 Reader! 
 Near this spot are interred 
 The relics of 
 The Rev. George Walker, S.T.D., 
 Formerly 
 Rector of this Parish, 
 By whose vigilance and bravery 
 The City of Londonderry was defended 
 From the enemies of William III. 
 And of Religion 
 In the year mdclxxxix. 
 He was slain 
 On the banks of the Boyne, 
 Engaged in the same cause, against the same enemy, 
 In the year mi 
 To whose memory 
 His yet disconsolate widow 
 Erected this Monument 
 In the year ndcuii. 
 
 On the 16th of October, 18.18, while the church of Castlecaullield was under- 
 going repairs, the workmen — underneath the ohancel, directly below the 
 monument — found a coffin containing the remains of his widow, and a box 
 beside it, containing the remains of the hero himself. A case was prepared, 
 
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 110 NOTES. 
 
 into which the latter was placed, and also a glass bottle, hermetically sealed, 
 containing a writing in parchment recording the event, signed by the Eev. 
 Thomas Carpendale his descendant and successor; the Eev. E. Fraser, hie 
 curate; Edward Evans, Esq., Dungannon; Henry Pole, Esq., J.P., Dungan- 
 non ; and Edward Evans, Esq., jun. Armagh. The coffin and case were both 
 put into a leaden coffin, enclosed in one of deal plank, and solemnly rein- 
 terred in the hero's grave, the late Eev. John Graham taking part in the 
 interesting ceremony.
 
 THE DEFENCE OF ENNISKILLKN. 
 
 AN HISTORICAL SONG. 
 
 AlR—" The Boyne Water. 
 
 I. 
 
 Hail, Euniskillen ! warlike town, 
 
 Long famed in ancient story; 
 What place can rival thy renown, 
 
 Or boast of half thy glory ? 
 Here Freedom raised her standard bright, 
 
 When James our rights invaded — 
 Here Freemen put their foes to flight, 
 
 And Tyranny impeded. 
 
 II. 
 
 Spirit of Song, inspire my tongue, 
 
 Fill mo with animation; 
 Tuno every harp which hangs unstrung 
 
 Throughout th'i3 Irish nation: 
 Let all in one vast chorus join, 
 
 To sing each bravo defender 
 Of Enniskillcn and the Boyne, 
 
 Who made their foes surrondor.
 
 112 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 III. 
 
 If to these scenes we turn our eyes, 
 
 We view with admiration, 
 A band of heroes hold arise — 
 
 To save a ruin'd nation; 
 With mighty arm and glittering steel, 
 
 They met the host approaching, 
 And made their fiercest foemen feel 
 
 The danger of encroaching. 
 
 IV. 
 
 The Protestants of Erin, then, 
 
 Were fiercely persecuted, 
 By monsters, in the shape of men, 
 
 Who this fair Isle polluted; 
 Their maidens "violated were — 
 
 Their houses burn'd or phmder'd — • 
 While shrieks of murder fill'd the air, 
 
 And Pity wept and wonder'd ! 
 
 v. 
 
 But Enniskillen's guardians brave, 
 
 On Heaven for aid depending, 
 Resolv'd their native land to save, 
 
 By that strong pass defending; 
 And soon their great — their glorious name 
 
 Their euemies affrighted, 
 For in the bloody field of fame 
 
 Their hopes they always blighted.
 
 THE DEFENCE OF ENN1SKILLEN. Ho 
 
 VI. 
 
 Great Hamilton in this just cause. 
 
 Stood forth the townsmen cheering; 
 Creightou and Wolesley gain'd applause, 
 
 And Lloyd, no danger fearing; 
 Stone, Cooper, Berry, Smith, and Gore, 
 
 Galbraith and Vaughan steady, 
 Still on renown'd Lough Erne's shore, 
 
 To meet the foe were ready. 
 
 VII. 
 
 On came the Irish, flush'd with rage, 
 
 The town to enter vaunting — 
 But forth in battle to engage, 
 
 With hearts for conflict panting, 
 A band rush'd out, at whose dread sight, 
 
 The cowardly invaders 
 From Lisbellaw in haste took flight, 
 
 With their ferocious leaders. 
 
 VIII. 
 
 Then Lord Galmoy, with bigot zeal, 
 
 And fierce determination, 
 Against Crom Castle to prevail, 
 
 Came bent on devastation: 
 Mock cannon on a hill lie plac'd, 
 
 As if the walls to batter, 
 But soon he and his troops were chas'd 
 
 Like mists that strong winds scatter.
 
 114 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 IX. 
 
 Fair Ballyshannon to protect 
 
 From enemies surrounding, 
 A chosen few now march'd direct, 
 
 Their music sweetly sounding; 
 And at Beleek this gallant hand 
 
 Surprised the depredators, 
 And rush'd to meet, with sword in hand, 
 
 Their country's desolators. 
 
 X. 
 
 Their weighty blows soon caus'd their foes 
 
 To fly in great confusion, 
 While on the plain, one hundred slain 
 
 Repaid their rash intrusion; 
 Their captur'd chief, with poignant grief, 
 
 Beheld this sad disaster, 
 Which seem'd to state the approaching fate 
 
 Of his degraded master. 
 
 XI. 
 
 Meantime the Host, in Dublin town, 
 
 Was rais'd in exultation — 
 The crownless King to it bow'd down, 
 
 In prostrate adoration : 
 And, now against the valiant North, 
 
 Across the Boyne's fair water, 
 He hordes of ruthless troops sent forth, 
 
 The Protestants to slaughter.
 
 THE DEFENCE OF ENNISKILLEN. 115 
 
 XII. 
 
 But gallant Enniskillen town, 
 
 And Derry fam'd in story, 
 Soon put his proud pretensions down, 
 
 And marr'd his hope of glory j 
 Like rocks resisting ocean's tide, 
 
 In stormy winds high swelling, 
 Ilis pow'r and pride they still defied — 
 
 His utmost force repelling. 
 
 xni. 
 
 At Omagh and Belturhet's gate, 
 
 Intrepid Lloyd commanding, 
 They promptly made the foe retreat, 
 
 Their garrisons disbanding; 
 By this bold stroke the threaten'd yoke 
 
 The victors brave obstructed, 
 And to their town, deck'd with renown, 
 
 Rich spoils of war conducted. 
 
 xiv. 
 
 Six thousand men, from Munster then, 
 
 Commanded by MacCarty, 
 Advanced to make Fermanagh shake, 
 
 And join'd Maguirc's fierce party — 
 Resolv'd it southward to invest, 
 
 And suffer none to aid it, 
 While Berwick north, and Sarsiield west, 
 
 Conjointly should invado it.
 
 116 HISTOBICAL POEMS AMli SONGS. 
 
 XV. 
 
 The wary Governor, discreet, 
 
 Their deep-laid plan descrying, 
 Gave notice to the English fleet, 
 
 In fair Lough Swilly lying, 
 Who to his aid great guns convey'd, 
 
 With timely expedition, 
 And hetter still, with men of skill — 
 
 A store of ammunition. 
 
 XVI. 
 
 And now for battle-field prepared, 
 
 All thoughts of danger spurning, 
 Our faith and liberties to guard, 
 
 Each heart with ardour burning, 
 Resolv'd at once forth to advance, 
 
 Fermanagh's wrongs redressing, 
 And bravely drive the Irish hive, 
 
 From ground therein possessing. 
 
 xvn. 
 
 To Lisnaskea they took their way, 
 
 The gallant Berry leading, 
 While Wolseley true, the troops forth drew, 
 
 His movements promptly aiding; 
 Great Berry's word was fam'd Oxford, 
 
 At Narrowpass when halting, 
 The causeway's end he did defend, 
 
 His standard high exalting.
 
 THE DEFENCE OF ENS18KH.LEN. 117 
 
 XVIII. 
 
 And quickly then MacCarty's men 
 
 Came on, our troops engaging, 
 But strove in vain their ground to gain, 
 
 Though Hamilton was raging; 
 In skirmish hot a true blue shot 
 
 To quarters sent him wounded; 
 His friend fell dead — his army flea, 
 
 While Berry's trumpet sounded. 
 
 XIX. 
 
 Old Newtownbutler in a blaze 
 
 Proclaimed the foe were flying, 
 While on the ridge, near Wattle bridge, 
 
 Their wounded men were dying; 
 Like base poltroons, Lord Clare's dragoons, 
 
 At safety only aiming, 
 In sorry plight, first took to flight, 
 
 Their yellow facings shaming. 
 
 XX. 
 
 Bold Armstrong pursued them long, 
 
 Beside Fermanagh's border, 
 Leaving their foot to hot pursuit, 
 
 In terror and disorder; 
 Who press'd now sore, a bog ran o'er, 
 
 Away their muskets casting, 
 And through a wood, stain'd with their blood, 
 
 Mountcashol's laurels blasting.
 
 118 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS, 
 
 XXI. 
 
 In panic, then, five hundred men 
 
 For safety took the water, 
 Lough Erne's wave soon proved their grave, 
 
 While all the rest found slaughter: 
 Through all this night the moon shone bright., 
 
 On Enniskillen's glory, 
 And many a slave, without a grave, 
 
 Lay breathless, grim, and gory. 
 
 XXII. 
 
 Brave Smith's sharp sword, as rolls record, 
 
 Made all beholders wonder, 
 Whose one strong hlow, at frowning foe, 
 
 The forehead cut asunder. 
 Six thousand men were vanquish'd then, 
 
 J3y one-third of their number, 
 And James's cause, that shamM our laws^ 
 
 In ruin sent to slumher. 
 
 XXIII. 
 
 Of heroes fam'd, not one is nam'd 
 
 In Greece or Rome's bright pages, 
 Like Wilson strong, whose deeds in song 
 
 Shall live through latest ages. 
 Twelve wounds could not his strength subdue^ 
 
 A thirteenth only stunn'd him, 
 The weapon from his wound he drew, 
 
 And kill'd the foe that shunn'd him.
 
 THE DEFENCE OF ENXISKILLEN. 
 XXIV. 
 
 Here Ensign Bell in glory fell, 
 
 With Captain Robert Corry, 
 Good men and true as man could view, 
 
 And brave as Adam Murray; 
 Not many more— a single score — 
 
 Were killed while guns did rattle, 
 Whilst of their host the Irish lost 
 
 Three thousand in this battle. 
 
 119 
 
 XXV. 
 
 Mountcashel rode from shady wood, 
 
 To meet his death preparing, 
 Upon the spot his horse was shot; 
 
 But Cooper, kindly sparing 
 His perill'd life, from scene of strife 
 
 Led off this lord, declaring 
 He scorn'd to fly, but wish'd to die, 
 
 Of James's cause despairing. 
 
 XXVI. 
 
 Thus those brave victors of renown, 
 
 By valiantly contending, 
 From ruin sav'd their faithful town, 
 
 At distance it defending; 
 The country round protection found, 
 
 Through their triumphant arms, 
 Which everywhere successful were, 
 
 In quelling war's alarms.
 
 120 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGg, 
 
 xxvn. 
 
 Then homeward, crown'd with laurels gay,, 
 
 Our heroes march'd elated, 
 Berwick and Sarsfield, in dismay, 
 
 To shun them now retreated; 
 With townsmen true, these soldiers few, 
 
 Who made their foes to tremhle, 
 To hail the day, and grateful pray, 
 
 Devoutly did assemble. 
 
 XXVIII. 
 
 Brave Dixy, Hassard, Slack, and White, 
 
 With Cathcart, Ross, and Taylor, 
 Mitchell, and Gibson, hold in fight, 
 
 Repell'd each proud assailer; 
 Hudson and Hart like men took part, 
 
 Though each at first a stranger, 
 From Shannon side they both did ride, 
 
 To share our townsmen's danger. 
 
 XXIX. 
 
 Irvine, Cosbie, King, and Wood, 
 
 With Graham, Blair, and Browning, 
 At Enniskillen boldly stood, 
 
 While freedom's foes were frowning; 
 Johnston and Shore, with Wynn and Moore, 
 
 Scott, Webster, French, and Duty, 
 Tiffan and Dane in arms were seen, 
 
 Resisting James's fury.
 
 THE DEFENCE OF ENNISKILLEN. 121 
 
 XXX. 
 
 Frith, Lindsay, Russell, Price, and Ball, 
 
 At each parade attended, 
 With Bedell, Parsons^ Hughes, and Hall, 
 
 They our good cause defended ; 
 The Osbornes here did soon appear, 
 
 Buchanan, Birney, Bailly, 
 Against the foe, with Young and Crow, 
 
 To battle went forth daily. 
 
 XXXI, 
 
 Ellis, Woodward, Clarke, and Wear, 
 
 Crosbie and Crozier early 
 For William here did all appear, 
 
 And fought the foetnen fairly; 
 Montgomery, of house renown'd 
 
 In French and English story, 
 Came to our aid, and quickly found 
 
 Companions in his glory. 
 
 XXXII. 
 
 This worthy band, with heart and hand, 
 
 Rush'd forth on each occasion, 
 Disdaining fear, nor held life dear, 
 
 When checking fell invasion; 
 Where battle rag'd, they still engag'd, 
 
 The foe before them driving, 
 And by their zeal for England's weal 
 
 Expiring hope reviving.
 
 122 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 XXXIII. 
 
 And at the Boyne behold them join 
 
 King William, honour gaining; 
 At Aughrim, too, those heroes view 
 
 The British cause maintaining. 
 By fame then crown'd for deeds renown'd, 
 
 And all their foes defeated, 
 Peace reigned once more, fair Ulster o'er, 
 
 In safety reinstated. 
 
 xxxiv. 
 
 Hail, Enniskillen ! fam'd of old 
 
 For liberty defending, 
 Round thee we still a race behold 
 
 Of patriots unbending, 
 Who, should our faith invaded be, 
 
 Would rally to their station, 
 And die, or leave their country free 
 
 From foreign domination.
 
 NOTES. 
 
 Stanza i., line 1.— " Hail, Enniskillen ! warlike town." 
 
 This town, the capital of the County Fermanagh, is situate in an island of 
 Lough Erne, in an almost central position between the upper and lower 
 lakes. It lies 102 miles north-west from Dublin, 34 northeast from Sligo, 
 and 48 miles by the direct road, and 60 by rail, south of Londonderry. The 
 scenery around it, from its contiguity to the lake, and the hills whicb encom- 
 pass it, is remarkably beautiful. The lake, as it approaches the town at both 
 the east aud west ends (said to be close on an English mile apart), is not 
 larger than a middle-sized river, over which handsome aud substantial bridges 
 are erected. The population of Enniskillen, in 1861, amounted to 5,7<il. 
 Forkhill, near to the east entrance, is tastefully laid out in walks, and its 
 summit is ornamented by a handsome monument, of the obelisk or pillai 
 form, erected to the memory of General the Hun. Sir (_i. Lowry Cole. Sir 
 William Cole, Knight, ancestor of the Right Honourable (lie Earl of 
 Enniskillen, colonel of the Fermanagh Militia, became an under- 
 taker in the Ulster Plantation, in the reign of James L, and had 1,000 acres 
 of escheated land granted to him from the Crown, to which, in 1612, he got 
 a further grant of IJviU acres, -Mi of which were assigned fur the town, which 
 was then incorporated into a borough, consisting of a Provost and twelve 
 Burgesses. Bit William became the first Provost of it, and, in the yeBl 
 1641, rendered signal service to the Crown bj the early information given bj 
 mm to the Government of the breaking oat of the Irish rebellion, he being 
 the first that communicated this important intelligence. He subsequently 
 raised a regiment uf tmops, which be commanded, and fought courageously 
 against the rebels in the year 1648. The great grandson Of tins valiant 
 gentleman was elevated to the peerage uf Ireland in the year 1760. (See 
 Burke and Lodge's " Peerages.") A.t the settlement of thi I later plantation, 
 the settii is in the town of Enniskillen, and the County of 1' rmanagh, gem - 
 rally, consisted chiefly of English families, and from that time to the presi nt, 
 both county and town have been pre-eminently distinguished fur loyaltj La
 
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 tbe throne. Enniskillen gives the title of Earl to the noble family of Cole, 
 who reside at Florence Court, seven miles south from it. Enniskillen, from 
 the Plantation, has been mostly represented in Parliament by a member of the 
 Cole family. Present representative, the Hon. John Lowry Cole. The 
 County of Fermanagh, as well as the Borough, are noted for never having 
 returned a member to the British Parliament, who, in his place in the House 
 of Commons, gave a vote in any way inimical to the Protestant interest. 
 Enniskillen being the chief fort between the provinces of Connaught and 
 Ulster, the stand made by its defenders in J 688 and following year, contri- 
 buted, in no small measure, to the success of King William's arms in Ireland. 
 It also rendered essential service to Berry during the siege, by keeping back 
 three large armies from coming to besiege it, the orders given to the respec- 
 tive leaders of these armies being to first reduce Enniskillen, and then proceed 
 to Londonderry, but the brave Enniskilleners, by their intrepidity, completely 
 frustrated their designs, and ultimately routed and subdued the whole of the 
 forces sent again3t them. (Seethe " Actions of the Enniskilleners," by the 
 Bev. Andrew Hamilton, Rector of Kilskerry, who, like the Rev. George 
 Walker, at Derry, was an actor in the occurrences which he recorded in the 
 work referred to.) 
 
 Stanza iv., line 1. — " The Protestants of Erin then." 
 
 The Protestants of Ireland at this time suffered not only from the confis- 
 eation of the property of the gentry, but from the pillage, and not unfre- 
 quently the burning, of the houses of the middle class. Outrages of this sort 
 were of frequent occurrence in the districts around Derry and Enniskillen. 
 The camp followers of the Irish army,, as well as the lower order of the Ro- 
 man Catholics, being in the habit of visiting the houses of the Protestants, 
 (in the absence or the men, who were with the Protestant armies at the 
 places mentioned,") and committing acts of plunder and aggression on the in- 
 mates. One of this kind of prowlers, who had lived previously in the ser- 
 vice of a respectable family in the vicinity of Ballindreat, came to the house 
 •f his former master one morning, and, after being supplied with food, de- 
 manded money, which his former mistress denied having, when he replied 
 that he knew she had money where it was usually kept in the bottom of the 
 large oak chest, and proceeded there to search for it, when the courageous 
 woman went forward and closed the lid with such force that it broke his neck, 
 and he died on the spot. She then took hold of him and carried him out 
 some distance from the house, leaving the body in a field, where it was subse- 
 quently found and buried. The writer of this note heard this anecdote from 
 one of the male descendants of this heroine. 
 
 Stanza vi.,line 1. — " Great Hamilton in this just cause." 
 
 Gustavus Hamilton, Esq., was the Governor of Enniskillen at this 
 time, having been unanimously chosen by the townsmen and ap- 
 pointed to that important situation. Although he then resided in the coun- 
 try, he was a Magistrate of the County Fermanagh. He was the grandson of 
 Archibald Hamilton, Archbishop of Cashel. His father, Lodowic, served as 
 a colonel in the army of Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, and he and 
 another brother, also a colonel, were both raised to the dignity of lords in that 
 kingdom. The mother of this gentleman was a Swedish lady, said to be 
 nearly related to the Crowns of Denmark and Sweden. (See Hamilton's 
 f Actions of the Enniskilleners," page 21.)
 
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 Line 3.—" Creighton and Wolesley gain'd appl inse." 
 
 David Creighton, Esq., son of ColonelJohn Creighton, (who distinguished 
 himself at the head of his regiment in the battle of Aughrim,) being at this 
 time but eighteen years old, acquired great mititary reputation by his defence 
 of the family seat, Crom Castle, against an armv of six thousand men, he 
 having in it a very inferior force, consisting of his father's servants, tenants, 
 anil Protestant neighbours. The loss of the besiegers was very great, and 
 when they drew off, Creighton sallied out after them and put them between 
 two fires, his own and that of the Enniskilleners, who promptly availed them- 
 selves of the predicament in which his gallantry had placed the terrified Irish 
 army. The result was the total rout of the latter, with great slaughter, on 
 their attempt to cross an arm of Lough Erne, near Crom Castle, which has 
 since been called the Bloody Pass. This gallant gentleman rose afterwards 
 to the rank of Major-General in the army, and became Governor of the Roval 
 Hospital of Kilmainham. He died on the 1st of June, 1728. He was grand- 
 son of Dr. Spots'. iod, llishop of Clogher, and great grandson of Sir Gerard 
 Irvine, of Castle Irvine, in the county of Fermanagh. His son Abraham suc- 
 ceeded to his estates, and was created Baron Erne, of Crom Castle, on the 
 27th of June, 1708. As recorded in Burke's " Peerage," Abraham, his suc- 
 cessor, was created a peer of the United Kingdom, under the title of the Karl 
 of Erne, on the 18th of August, 1789, but dying without issue in June, 1842. 
 the estate and title devolved on his nephew, John, the present 
 and third carl, who is so much celebrated for his patriotic spirit, and the 
 deep interest which lie takes in agricultural improvement. The town of Lis- 
 naskea, on his property there, has through his fostering care become large and 
 flourishing, and the tenants on his Ballindreat estate in the county of Done- 
 gal, are among the most respectable and comfortable in Ulster. Indeed it is 
 only doing him justice to state that he is reckoned one of the best landlords 
 in Ireland. 
 
 Colonel William Wolesley commanded a regiment of horse at that 
 time in Enniskillen — he had been sent there by Major-General Kirke. 
 He distinguished himself highly at the battle of Newtownbutler, or of Lit 
 naskea, as it has been also called, on the 28th of July, 1889. In no part of 
 Ireland, says Harris, (in his " Life of King William," page 220,) except on the 
 plains ofAaghrim, did the Irish army suffer so great slaughter in those wars 
 a- they did between these two towns on this day. Colonel Wolesley con- 
 tinued his services during the whole of that war. On the 29th of November, 
 in the rear 1089, he and his regiment defeated Lord Antrim's regiment of 
 foot, on its way to attack the town of Newry. About thirty of the redshanks 
 i as they were called) were killed in this skirmish, and seventeen taken pri- 
 soners, hi a short time afterwards, this gallant officer, with a body of the 
 Enniskilleners, took the town of Belturbet, and he subsequently drove Colonel 
 1 1 !;• illy and a regiment of Irish foot out of Cavan, taking possession of the 
 town for King William. At the battle of the Boyne the Enniskilleners con- 
 tributed much to the success .if King William; their infantry, with some 
 Dutch footmen, cut a great body of the Irish army in pieces there, at ft very 
 critical period of the battle, at the village called Oldbridge, where the former 
 had nearly ovei i a French regiment of foot. Alter King William 
 
 crossed the Itoyne, the enemy in front, of him being double the number of the 
 army he led against them, be found his cavalry in a fen minntes repulsed bv 
 
 the Irish, who had belted and rallied after a precipitate retreat. In this pre- 
 dicament he saw the Enniskilleners near him, and asked them, " Whal ihty 
 would do for him f T bey promptly advanced, with the King at their head. 
 and, after recovering from a mistake they made in following tb< ir royal leader, 
 
 who had turned from them to head some Dutoh troops that were coming to-
 
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 wards them, they went on successfully to the charge, and soon forced the 
 enemy to give way. James Graham, of Mullaghbrady, in the county of Fer- 
 managh, ancestor of the late Eev. John Graham, of Magilligan, and his de- 
 scendants, was Cornet in the Enniskillen Dragoons at this time. 
 
 Stanza vi.,line 4.— "And Lloyd, no danger fearing; 
 
 Thomas Lloyd, ancestor of Owen Lloyd, of Meera, near Carriek-on-Shannon. 
 He was Colonel of one of the regiments of horse sent by General Kirke to de- 
 fend Enniskillen at that time. This family, for a century, frequently inter- 
 married with that of the Sligo and Roscommon branch of the Hart family. 
 In his first expedition against the Irish, in command of a party of both foot 
 and horse, he came as far as Oroagh, but not finding himself in a position to 
 attack the garrison, he proceeded to Augher, where the Irish, on his approach, 
 deserted from the castle, which he burned, and defaced the fortifications, to 
 prevent them from again taking possession of that fortress. He returned home 
 by the County of Monsghan, bringing with him such a vast number of cattle 
 and sheep that a good milch cow could have been purchased from the soldiers 
 for 2s or 2s 6d. 
 
 Line 5 — " Stone, Cooper, Berry, Smith, and Gore." 
 
 Charles Stone, Major of one of Kirke's regiments of horse. The late 
 Captain Stone, Paymaster of the Londonderry Militia, and the late Guy 
 Stone, Esq., of the County of Down, were of this family. 
 
 George Cooper, the 118th person who signed the address to King William 
 and Queen Mary, at Enniskillen, on the 7th of August, 1689. 
 
 William Berry, Lieutenant-Colonel of a regiment of horse, the hero of 
 Lisnaskea. 
 
 William Smith, a leading man in Enniskillen at that time. His name 
 stands the fifth on the list of those who signed the address to King William, 
 in 1689. 
 
 William Gore. The author has not been able to ascertain more of this 
 gentleman than his signature being annexed to the foregoing address. In 
 this commercial country — this nation of shopkeepers — it is no dishonour to 
 the noble family of Gore, nine of whom once sat at the time in the Irish Par- 
 liament, to say that they were all descended from a tailor who lived in London, 
 in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, who divided the County of Donegal, on its 
 being forfeited by the O'Donnells, between four English families, namely, 
 Gores, Wrays, Sampsons, and Brookes. Murray of Broughton came in for 
 a great portion of this county in the subsequent reign of James L, when the 
 Scottish plantations were established in it, and in the other eight forfeited 
 counties of Ulster. 
 
 Line 6. — *' Galbraith and Vaughan steady." 
 
 Hugh Galbraith's family was at this time, and for a long period before it, 
 possessed of great estates in the Counties of Armagh, Tyrone, Derry, and 
 Donegal, and from them are descended, in the female line. Lord Belmore's 
 family, with the Lowrys, of Ahenis, and the Sinclairs, of Holy Hill, in the 
 County of Tyrone. The Eev. James Sinclair, Rector of Leckpatrick, near 
 Strabane, whose daughter married Robert Lowry, of Ahenis, in 1661, was the 
 second son of Sir James Sinclair, of Caithness. Mr. Sinclair's wife was Anne,
 
 NOT] 8. ]27 
 
 danghter of James Galbraith, Esq.. Member of Parliament for ttie Borough of 
 St. Johnston, in the County of Donegal, 1 his family of Galbraith has been 
 long extinct in the male line. 
 
 Robert Vaughan, one of the subscribers to the address to King William 
 
 Stanzas vii., line 1. — " On came the Irish, flushed with rage," 
 
 The immediate cause of the Enniskilleners taking up arms in this war 
 was in consequence of a widely-circulated report which arose out of a letter 
 sent to the Earl of Mount Alexander, in the county Down, to the effect that 
 the Irish, on the 9th of December, 1088, were to rise and massacre the Pro- 
 testants of Ireland; and as some of the men who in early life had witnessed 
 the unparalleled barbarity of the rebels in 10-11 were still living, those of them 
 residing at and near Enniskillen stimulated their brother Protestants to take 
 np arms and stand forward in defence of their lives. During the prevalence 
 of this excitement the Provost of Enniskillen received a letter from Mr. Ellis, 
 the secretary, written by the orders of Lord Tirconnell, telling him to provide 
 quarters for two regiments of foot, commanded by Captains Nugent an.l 
 Shurloe ; and as there had been no troops quartered in Enniskillen for a con- 
 siderable time before, the leading men in and around Enniskillen became 
 alarmed for their personal safety, and after consulting together they resolved 
 not to admit them, and immediately set about arming and forming themselves 
 into bands so as to be prepared for any emergency that might occur. They were 
 aware of the fact that the lower classes of the Roman Catholics had 
 armed themselves with short pikes and other deadly weapons, and even the 
 women and boys who had arrived at manhood had been provided with such 
 weapons, and with long knives or skeans, as they were termed, while 
 the men were seen in crowds on the hills enrolling and arming themselves, 
 and intimation was given by some friendly disposed Romanists to their Pro- 
 testant neighbours that a storm was coming. It was then not to be won- 
 dered at that those of the reformed faith would be prepared for the worst. 
 As might be expected considerable excitement prevailed among the inhabi- 
 tants of Enniskillen on hearing that the two companies already mentioned 
 had approached on their way thither to Clones, in the county Monaghan, ou 
 the very border of the County of Fermanagh. On hearing this they sent mes- 
 sengers to their neighbours for a considerable distance round the town to 
 come to their assistance, and that they should have free quarters, and imme- 
 diately numbers came forward armed, several of them being mounted on horses. 
 When tliis hasty preparation had been made, they were informed that the 
 troops ol James bad oa the 15th of December, 1088, reached Muguire's-bridge, 
 within eight miles of Enniskillen, and on the next day, Sunday, they 
 reached Lisbellaw, a village only four miles distant, upon which the Ennis- 
 killeners mastered and armed themselves, their number amounting to about 
 200 foot and I'd) horse, and marched out to meet them, their intention being 
 to persuade them in a friendly way not to come to Enniskillen, and in order 
 to conciliate them and gain their goodwill had brought alo to treat them 
 with. The Irish companies, howerer, did not wait to hold a parley with the 
 Enniskillen men, but turned and fled when they observed them approach, 
 and the offioers of those companies who were at dinner m the house of a gen- 
 tleman near to Maguire's-bridge, left the table and hurried after their men, nor 
 did either halt till they reached the town of Cavan, twenty-four miles distant 
 
 from Enniskillen, where tiny remained ill great fear of the Enniskilleners 
 pursuing and attacking them, till ordered by Lord Tirconnell to march into 
 other quarters. (See Hamilton's " Actions of the Enniskilleners.")
 
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 Stanza viii., line 5 — "Mock cannon on a bill he placed." 
 
 Lord Galmoy thought to intimidate the defenders of Crom Castle , by plac- 
 ing in front of it two cannons made of tin, covered with buckram, and having 
 the appearance of real cannon. Eight horses were attached to each, to make 
 it appear they were very heavy; and lie threatened tobatterdown the walls with 
 them should the garrison refuse to surrender. He was even foolish enough 
 to fire one of them, which immediately burst, and the Enniskilleners, in the 
 meantime, to the number of two hundred, having landed in boats s>t Crom, 
 they and the garrison sallied out, attacked and beat the besiegers from their 
 trenches, killing between thirty and forty of them, got their fire-arms, and the 
 two mock cannons, one of which they brought with them to Enniskillen 
 (See Hamilton's "Actions of the Enniskilleners.") 
 
 Stanza ix., line 1. — " Fair Ballyshaunon to protect." 
 
 This town is situated in the county of Donegal, a short distance from the 
 sea, and lies about twenty-one miles West North-West of Enniskillen, at the 
 extremity of Lough Erne. The Protestants had a garrison here, of which Capt. 
 Elliott had the command. This place was threatened by a strong body of the 
 Irish, who approached it from the Sligo direction, under the leadership of 
 one MacDonagh, a barrister-at-law. The Governor of Enniskillen, on 
 being apprised of the circumstance, sent Lieutenant-Colonel Lloyd, with 
 twelve companies of foot and a few troops of horse, to its relief; and on 
 the 8th of May, 1689, they met and defeated the enemy at Beleek, a village in 
 the County of Fermanagh, three miles nearer to Enniskillen than Ballyshannon. 
 The Enniskilleners in this engagement (the first in which they had encountered, 
 their foes in the 'field with horse and foot) did not lose a man, while the 
 troops opposed to them, whom they completely routed and dispersed, had 120 
 killed, and their Captain and sixty more of their number taken prisoners. — (See 
 Hamilton's "Actions of the Enniskilleners.") 
 
 Stanza xiii., line 1 — " At Omagh and Belturbet too. 
 
 On the 8d of June, 1689, the Governor of Enniskillen sent two troops 
 under the command of Captain Francis -Gore and Captain Arnold Crosbie to 
 Omagh, where they succeeded in capturing 160 good cavalry horses, which 
 the Irish army had sent to the waste lands there to graze ; they got also 
 about the same number of horses of a smaller size, fit for labour, and about 
 300 cows, all of which they brought safely to Enniskillen. By this adventure 
 they dismounted about three troops of the enemy, and rendered an equal 
 number of their own cavalry more effective. Previous to this Lieut.-Colonel 
 Lloyd, in command of 1500 horse and foot, marched to the County of Cavan,and 
 there compelled the garrisons at Piedhill and Ballynacarrig (the latter re- 
 puted the strongest castle in Ireland) to surrender on condition of being 
 allowed to march off without being stripped of their clothing, but leaving be- 
 hind them their arms and ammunition, which became the spoil of the vic- 
 tors. After this they penetrated into the county Meath, and approached near 
 to Kells and Finna, bringing with them from thence about 3000 cows and 
 oxen, 2000 sheep, and some horses, and reached Enniskillen in safety with- 
 out the loss of one man. (See Hamilton's " Actions of the Enniskilleners," 
 page 42.) It is here to be observed that it was the copy of the letter sent to 
 Lord Mount Alexander in the county Down, informing that nobleman of the 
 intended rising of the Piomanists against the Protestants, which induced the 
 men of Enniskillen to take up arms in self-defence simultaneously with the 
 men of Derry, and having done so, they were most fortunate in their selection 
 of a governor, Mr. Hamilton having served as a cornet in a horse regiment
 
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 of James II., but was, along with other Protestant officers, dismissed the ser- 
 vice by Tirconnell, the then Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and brother of Peter 
 Talbot, the quasi Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin. Hamilton, in the dedi- 
 cation of his book, says that Tirconnell, in his zeal to establish Popery, 
 armed forty or fifty thousand of the lowest rabble of the Irish, and sent them 
 to live upon the country without pay, and that these men committed many 
 depredations and open noon-day robberies upon the Protestants. 
 
 Stanza xiii., line 4—" Their garrisons disbanding." 
 
 In addition to the taking of the castles of Red hill and Bal'ynacarrig, as 
 already mentioned, Lieut.-Colonel Lloyd, on the 19th of June, compelled the 
 Irish, under Colonel Sutherland and Lieut-Colonel Scott, to retire from Bel- 
 turbet, taking three hundred of them prisoners, of which number thirteen 
 were commissioned ottieers. The Enniskilleners obtained here seven hun- 
 dred muskets, a barrel and a half of powder, eight cavalry horses, and all the 
 accoutrements that belonged to them, twenty horse loads of biscuits, fifty 
 barrels of flour, one hundred barrels of wheat, with some malt and other 
 provisions, all of which they sent by water to Enniskillen. The resolution 
 come to at the first by the Enniskilleners, not to permit the enemy to approach 
 the town, but meet and encounter each portion of the Irish army at a distance 
 from it, no matter from what point they were advancing, was one great cause 
 of their success. 
 
 Stanza xiv., line 2.—" Commanded by MacCarty." 
 
 In the month of July, 1089, a powerful and well appointed army was led 
 from Munster by Justin .MacCarty, who had, on the preceding 23d of May, been 
 created Viscount Mountcashel and Baron of Castlehench. When his army 
 joined that of Cohonaght MacGuire, they formed a force amounting to seven 
 thousand men. Their defeat by the Enniskilleners, in the valley of Maguire's- 
 bridge, Lisnaskea, and Newtownbutler, laid the foundation of the victories of 
 King William's armies at Berry, Boyne, and Aughrim. The details of this 
 memorable action are too well known to require a recapitulation of them in 
 Notes, which must necessarily be brief. (See Hamilton's "Actions of the 
 Euniskilleners.") 
 
 Line 5. — " Besolved it southward to invest." 
 
 The troops led by Lord Mountcashel joined a body of the northern Irish at 
 Belturbet, under the command of Cohonaght More Maguiiv, both united 
 amounting to 7,000 men, and in order to finally extirpate the Enniskilleners, it 
 was arranged that they should be attacked at one and the same time, at three 
 separate points, namely — by the Munster army on the south side, by Colonel 
 Sarsfield with the Connaught army at the west side, and by the Duke of Ber- 
 wick, natural son of James II., who at that time lay at Trillick, on the north 
 side, so that this handful of men seemed in the eyes of their enemies encom- 
 passed as in a net, out of which it was impossible to escape. The ignorance 
 of their danger, however, proved in a great measure the means of their 
 deliverance. (Harris's "Life of King William," page 221.) Mr. Ha- 
 milton makes no mention of the locality in the county Fermanagh, in 
 which the Governor of Enniskillen hud previously resided, hut states that ho 
 was elected when absent, and that on accepting the appointment, he in a few 
 days after raised a good troop of horse, and a company 'of foot for himself, on bis 
 own estate and the country adjoining, bo that he must have been a gentleman of 
 substance and held in high respect. It is stated that he removed his family from
 
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 his country residence to the castle of Enniskillen, but who his descendants 
 are at the present day, the author regrets his inability to discover ; and has to 
 make the same observation with regard to the Rev. Andrew Hamilton himself, 
 who by his prudence and counsel rendered valuable assistance to the men of 
 Enniskillen, whom he joined on the 9th day of December, 1688, bringing with 
 him a troop of horse and a foot company, which he raised and supported at 
 his own cost. This, as affirmed by the Governor and officers of the garrison, 
 when they sent him to England in August, 1689, to lay a statement of their 
 affairs before their majesties King William and Queen Mary. They also state 
 that an army of 4,000 or 5,000 men, under the command of the Duke of Ber- 
 wick, had burned the dwelling-house of the said Mr. Hamilton, rector of Kil- 
 skerry, and all his other houses in ten several villages, and despoiled him 
 and his tenants of upwards of 1,000 cows, 200 horses, and about 2,000 
 sheep. His personal estate and church living were worth ,£400 per annum, 
 a large income at that time. He was sent by the Governor of Ennis- 
 killen on the 25th of March, 1689, on a mission to Derry, accompanied 
 by Nicholas Westly, Esq., and a guard of twenty-four men, with letters to 
 Colonel Lundy and Captain James Hamilton, soliciting a supply of arms and 
 ammunition. Captain Hamilton, he observes, was anxious to give them the 
 required supply, but Lundy, being then the Governor of the City, aud having 
 the command of all, gave them a very cold reception, and allowed them only 
 sixty musket barrels, without stock or lock, and only five barrels of gun- 
 powder, out of fully 500. The conduct of the traitor on this occasion was 
 like his other acts of treachery and baseness, in causing the outposts in the 
 districts of Derry and Enniskillen (which, if defended, would have retarded 
 the advance of the Irish army) to be abandoned as untenable. Thus, in com- 
 pliance with his directions, the whole of the places of strength in the county 
 Cavan were deserted by their respective garrisons, and as recorded by the 
 historian : — " March the 20th, all the Protestants in the county Cavan, in 
 stormy weather, and in great disorder, came running to Enniskillen and the 
 villages in its vicinity. They consisted of three or four troops of horse and 
 as many companies of foot. These were followed by the whole of the inhabi- 
 tants, with their women and children, drenched with rain aud bedaubed with 
 mire, uttering pitiful lamentations, and having scarcely any provisions to 
 sustain them." The Governor of Enniskillen (who had himself been advised 
 to surrender that fortress, but refused to do so) ordered free quarters to be 
 given to man and horse in the town and neighbourhood, and all the others who 
 had fled there for protection to be likewise provided for. The arrival of these 
 troops added considerable strength to the garrison of this important town. 
 In the meantime, the Rev. Andrew Hamilton, on his return home, met with 
 the Eev. George Walker, at Lifford, where it was agreed between them that 
 should news reach Enniskillen that Derry was taken, the Enniskilleners 
 should not believe the statement to be true, unless the messenger conveying 
 the intelligence could give a certain token ; nor were the Deny men, should 
 they receive similar intelligence with regard to Enniskillen, to pay any atten- 
 tion to it, unless the token was given at same time, accompanied by a letter 
 to that effect, written either by the Governor or Mr. Hamilton. This arrange- 
 ment was of immense service afterwards to the defeuders of Londonderry and 
 Enniskillen, as the Irish were frequently in the habit of reporting at Ennis- 
 killen that Derry had surrendered, and circulating at Deny a like rumour 
 respecting Enniskillen. (See Hamilton's "Actions of the Enniskilleners," 
 and Graham's "Derriana.")
 
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 Stanza xv., line 3.—" Gave notice to the English fleet.' 
 
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 It is somewhat remarkable that Mnjor-General Kirke, although so very tardy 
 in sending relief to the besieged in Derry, manifested great anxiety on behalf 
 of the Enniskilleners. Thus, on the 3d of July, he sent them thirty barrels 
 of gunpowder by the Bonadventure frigate, Captain Thomas Hobson, round 
 to Hallyshannon, and likewise a few tirelocks ; and after the Rev. Andrew 
 Hamilton mil Mr. John Rider visited him in Lough Foyle, on the 12th of 
 July, where the fleet then lay, and made him acquainted with the condition 
 they were in, he gave them, as Mr. Hamilton observes, all they desired, sup- 
 plying them with COO firelocks for dragoons, 100 muskets for foot soldiers, 
 twenty more barrels of gunpowder, eight small cannon, and a few hand 
 grenades. He also gave them commissions for a regiment of horse, consist- 
 ing of sixteen troops of fifty men, besides the officers. He had no privates 
 to spare, but he gave them Colonel William Wolseley to be their Commander- 
 in-Chief and Colonel of Horse, Captain Charles Stone, and Captain James 
 Wynne. (See " Actions of Enniskilleners," page 44. ) 
 
 Stanza xvii., line 1— "To Lisnaskea they took their way." 
 
 The author, in his description of the battle of Lisnaskea, has adhered so 
 closely to the account given of it by the historian, that it only requires a 
 brief illustrative note. In this battle the Irish themselves, on reaching Dub- 
 lin, confessed that there were 3,000 of their men missing. The Enniskillen- 
 ers brought to Enuiskillen 400 prisoners, 14 barrels of powder, 7 cannon, and. 
 a great quantity of cannon and musket balls, and all the enemy's drums and 
 colours. The loss on the side of the Enniskillen men amounted, in killed, 
 to only three officers and twelve privates ; about forty or fifty were badly 
 wounded. 
 
 Stanza xviii., line 4—" Though Hamilton was raging." 
 
 Colonel Anthony Hamilton, second in command under MacCarty in the 
 battle of Lisnaskea. The Hamiltons were high in command on both sides in 
 those memorable times. Col. Richard Hamilton was second in command to 
 Rosen in the army besieging Derry, and sent Lord Strabane to the gates of 
 that City, to demand or advise a surrender of it to the tyrant. Colonel John 
 Hamilton lost his life in James's service at the buttle of Aughrim. He was 
 brother of Richd. Hamilton. On King William's side was Capt. Jas. Hamilton, 
 who, although he was a nephew of General Richard Hamilton, one of the offi- 
 cers besieging Derry, was a zealous defender of the City, and one who was en- 
 trusted by King William with a considerable sum of money to defray the ex- 
 penses of it. He became afterwards Earl of Abercorn. Major Gustavus 
 Hamilton, the youngest son of Sir Frederick Hamilton, by Sidney, daughter 
 of Sir John vaoghan, Governor of Londonderry, was a distinguished defen- 
 der of Coleraine in 1689, against the army of Major-General Richard Hamil- 
 ton, on its approach towards Derry, by which defence he covered the Maiden 
 City until all the arms, ammunition, provisions, and troops neces- 
 sary for its security were thrown into it. He hraded a regiment at the battle 
 of the Royne, where, having his horse shot under him, lie narrowly escaped 
 death. He waded the Shannon at Athlone, at the head of the grenadier^ who 
 stormed the lines a few days before the battle of Aiighrim, and wus engaged 
 iu ell the battles fought afterwards by General Gmckel lor the reduction of 
 Ireland.
 
 132 KOTES. 
 
 Stanza xx., line 1.— " Bold Armstrong pnrsned them long." 
 Captain Martin Armstrong, with a troop of cavalry, which he commanded, 
 did great execution on Lord Clare's yellow dragoons in their precipitate flight 
 from Lisnaskea (or Kilsaggart) on the day of Lord Mountcasbel's defeat here. 
 He was one of the many horderers who, with the Elliots, Grahams, and Fosters, 
 were settled on and ahout the lands of Lord Daere, near Clones, in 1609, 
 after they had been forfeited by the rebellion of the MacMahons. 
 
 Stanza xxii., line 1. — " Brave Smith's sharp sword, as rolls record." 
 In the action at Lisnaskea a very remarkable stroke was given by Captain 
 William Smith, who, with a keen, well-tempered sword, and a good will, cut 
 off the upper part of a man's head just under the hat — as much as lay within 
 the hat and all the brains beim* stricken quite away from the other part of 
 the skull, and not even a bit of skull left to keep them together. (See Har- 
 ris's "Life of King William," page 225.) 
 
 Stanzas xxiii., line 3 — '• Like Wilson strong, whose deeds in song." 
 
 One instance 'of bravery of a private man in this action, attested by eye 
 witnesses, perhaps not inferior to any in Greek or Roman story, ought not to 
 be passed over in silence. John Wilson, a foot soldier, in the general slaugh- 
 ter of his companions, stood the shock of several troopers, when the Duke 
 of Berwick's troops, with himself at their head, set fire to the house of James 
 Corry, Esq., at Castlecoole, near Enniskillen. The Irish dragoons were hew- 
 ing at him with their swords, some of them he stabbed with his bayonet, 
 others he knocked down with his musket, and when from pain and loss of 
 blood, his firelock dropped from his hands, he leaped up at his murderers, 
 tore down some of them and threw tbem under their horses' feet. At length 
 oppressed by twelve desperate wounds, one of which was quite across his 
 face, so that his nose and cheeks hung over his chin, he sunk down behind a 
 shrubby bush. While he was bleeding in this sad condition, a brutal sergeant 
 of these Popish dragoons darted his halbert at poor Wilson with such fury that 
 he struck it through his thigh, and could not draw it out again. Wilson, 
 roused as if from death, made his last effort, tore the halbert out of his thigh, 
 and, collecting his whole strength, darted it through the heart of his enemy. 
 There is no scene in Homer's Iliad to be compared with this. By the assist- 
 ance of the halbert this gallant fellow dragged his mangled limbs to Ennis- 
 killen, where he was wonderfully cured, and lived for thirty years after. 
 (See Harris, page 222.) 
 
 Stanzas xxiv. — " Here Ensign Bell in glory fell," 
 With Captain Robert Corry." 
 
 They were killed with ahout twelve private soldiers at the battle of Lisna- 
 skea, and were the only loss the Enniskilleners sustained on that day. 
 
 Line 4. — " And brave as Adam Murray." 
 Colonel Adam Murray, descended from the ancient house of Philliphangh, 
 in Scotland, was the son of Captain Gideon Murray, of Ling, in the County of 
 Londonderry, who came into Ireland in the year 1648. The actions of this 
 celebrated defender of the Maiden City are detailed in " Graham's History of 
 the Siege," to which, for information respecting his deeds, and those of his 
 glorious companions in arms in 1689, the reader is referred. Colonel Murray 
 died in the year 1700, and his remains were interred near those of Governor 
 Mitchelburne, in the old churchyard of Glendermott. The decayed tombs of
 
 NOTES. 133 
 
 both these heroes hire been lately replaced by splenlil Monuments, erected 
 by order of the Hon. the Irish Society. The inscriptions on the tablets 
 raised to their memory, give a brief record of their admirable conduct in 
 defence of civil and religious liberty in 1GH9. 
 
 Sianra xxv., line 4. — " But Cooper, kindly sparing." 
 
 Captain George Cooper gave quarter at the battle of Lisnaskea to Lord 
 Mountcashel, after that unfortunate commander's horse had been shot under 
 faint, and a musket had been clubbed to knock out his brains. 
 
 Stanza xxvii., line 3. — " Berwick and Sarsfield in dismay." 
 
 The Duke of Berwick and the besieging army before Derry, on hearing 
 of the defeat of Lord Mountcashel at Newtownbutler (or Kilgarit), knew that 
 it would be useless to continue the siege after the garrison and citizens had 
 been amply supplied with provisions. Accordingly they broke up their camp, 
 on the 1st of August, 1GS9, and retreated in the direction of Strabane, en route 
 for Charlemont, so that Enniskillen was freed from the apprehension of inva- 
 sion on the south and north sides, and the armyof Colonel Sarsfield, encamped 
 at Sligo, was frightened away from it by Lieut-Colonel Gore, who, when he had 
 marched from lfallvshannon to within six or seven miles of the town, at the 
 head of three troops of horse and 150 foot for the purpose of making recon- 
 noisance, sent a messenger before him, who reported as he went along, and 
 also to the soldiers and some of the officers of the Irish army in the town, that 
 the EnniskMleners had been joined by the English, under the command of 
 Major-General Kirke, and were on their way thither, their united forces amount- 
 ing to 20,000. On hearing this, they packed up such necessaries as they 
 could conveniently take with them, and set off for Roscommon. Sarsfield 
 <• msed the drums to beat to arms in order to collect them together, but it was 
 of no avail, and he was left with his own servants to break the carriages of his 
 cannon, which having done, he followed his retreating army to Athlone. They 
 left behind them fourteen cannon and a mortar piece, beside a large quantity 
 of provisions, all of which the Enniskilleners secured, and this terminated 
 the invasion of Ulster by the Irish armies. (See the " Actions of the Ennis- 
 killeners," by the Lev. Andrew Hamilton.) 
 
 Line 7. — " To hail the day and grateful pray." 
 
 Wednesday, the 7th of August, 1689, was observed as a day of thanksgiving 
 to God b\ the Enniskilleners, and the same day an address was sent from the 
 officers of the garrison toll ijor-General Kirke, congratulating him on his suc- 
 . in the relief of Derry. He received Mr. Hamilton, the bearer of it, very 
 favourably, and in two 'lays Bent him back to Enniskillen with orders to Col. 
 Wolseley to send him five hundred horse and two hundred dragoons, that he 
 Plight march the foot he had toward Coleraine and join link.' s homberg. 
 He also ordered 200 of the prisoners taken at the battle of Lisnaskea to be 
 sent him, for the purpose of emptying the store ships, the sol li is of the gar- 
 ns oi and the labouring class among the citizens being too sickly and weak, 
 from their long endurance of famine and pestilence, to perform this duty. 
 The prisoners w c re accordingly brought along with the troops he sent for 
 ftom Enniskillen. The Irish at this bine bad a garrison at Coleraine, but 
 news soon reached the town that the EnnislriJlenera had joined Major- 
 General Kirke, and were on their march thither. On hearing this the men left 
 their quarters, an l the Enniskillen hi red Coleraine unmolested, and 
 
 proceeded i" march before the Major-General, till his party had joined Duke 
 
 M
 
 134 NOTES. 
 
 Schomberg, who had landed at Groorasport, near Bangor, in the County of 
 Down, on the 13th of August, and was then at Carriekfergus at the head of aa 
 army of 10,000 men. It may here be observed that Derry was besieged for 
 the space of 105 days. 
 
 Stanza xxviii., line I. — " Brave Dixy, Hassard, Slack, and White." 
 
 Pierce Butler, the infamous Lord Galmoy, on his march with an army of 
 about 2,000 horse and foot towards Enniskillen, took this brave youth, Cap- 
 tain Woolston Dixy (son of the Archdeacon of Kilmore), and his Cornet,, 
 Edward Charleton, prisoners, in the County of Cavan. After Galmoy had 
 been compelled to raise the siege of Crom Castle, in which Captain Creighton 
 had a prisoner, one Bryan MacConnagher MacGuire, an Irish captain, Galmoy 
 proposed an exchange between him and Dixy, which Captain Creigbtort 
 agreeing to sent MacGuire to him; but that perfidious wretch, unworthy to 
 be called a man, much less a lord, having got back MacGuire, offered Dixy 
 and Charleton the alternative of turning Papists or suffering death. They 
 magnanimously chose the latter — MacGuire interceded for them in vain — 
 they were both hanged in Belturbet on a sign post. Galmoy ordered their 
 heads to be cut off, and when this was done, he gave them to the soldiers to 
 be kicked through the streets as footballs ; after which, their heads were, by 
 his brutal orders, set upon the market-house of that town to remain a spec- 
 tacle of his dishonour and their constancy. Maguire shewed his abhorrence 
 of Galmoy's diabolical breach of faith on this occasion, and was so much 
 disgusted at it, that he retired to Crom Castle, threw up his commission, and 
 would serve no longer against King William. (See Harris's " Life of King 
 William," page 215). 
 
 Jason Hassard was the thirty-second of the defenders of Enniskillen who 
 signed the address to King William and Queen Mary in 1689. He was 
 ancestor of Captain Hassard, of the 74th regiment, and a highly respectable 
 family still in the county of Fermanagh. 
 
 William Slack, the twentieth who signed the above-mentioned address. 
 
 Thomas White, ancestor of the Redhill family in the County Cavan. Hi» 
 signature is the tenth of the addressers of King William and Queen Mary. 
 
 Stanza xxviii., line 5.—" Hudson and Hart, like men took part." 
 
 Daniel Hudson, Esq., of St. John's, in the County of Roscommon, ancestor 
 of Dr. William Hudson, the uncle of Oliver Goldsmith, and of Mrs.Denniston, 
 late of Cocksheath, in the County of Donegal. 
 
 Thomas Hart, whose signature is the second to the address to King William. 
 The Governor of Culmore fort, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, had two 
 brothers ; one of them settled in the County of Boseommon, and was the 
 ancestor of the defender of Enniskillen, and of a family of which Andrew 
 Hart, of Newtown, in the barony of Bathcline, and County of Longford, was 
 the last male survivor, if his brother Thomas, who went to America in 1740*, 
 has left no issue. From the Limerick branch of the family were descended 
 the late Sir Richard Harte and the family of Coolrus — the latter family retains 
 the final "«," which the two former had long disused. Morgan Hart, also of the 
 Roscommon branch of this family, was the sixth of the 14(5 Enuiskilleners 
 who signed the Address to King William and Queen Mary, on the 7th of 
 August, 1689.
 
 NOTES. ]35 
 
 Stanza xxix., line 1. — "Irvine, Cosbie, King and Wood." 
 
 "William Irvine was the sixteenth person who signed the above-mentioned, 
 address. The family, that of Castle Irvine, has been long distinguished in 
 Fermanagh, for genuine attachment to the cause of the Crown and altar of 
 the realm. For a curious account of the escape of Sir Gerard Irvine from 
 the gaol of Derry, when the city was in possession of Sir Charles Coote and 
 the army of the Commonwealth, see Swift's " Life of Captain Creighton," or 
 Graham's 'Annals of Ireland," from 1(545 to 1057. 
 
 Captain Arnold Cosbie, with Captain Francis Gore, on the 4th of June, 
 1689, with their troops of horse, three in number, and two companies of foot, 
 then quartered at Kilskerry, marched about sunset from Trillick, where they 
 had been stationed in a house belonging to Captain Mervyn; they went 
 towards Gmitgh in the course of the night, whence they returned nest 
 morning with 100 good troop horses, with nearly as many of a smaller kind, 
 and also with 300 cows. The Irish fort at Omagh was only preserved by a 
 timely notice of the approach of this body, if not by their desire to secura 
 their rich plunder in Enniskillen. (See Harris, p. 219.) 
 
 F. King, one of those who signed the Enniskillen address in 1689. 
 
 Edward Wood, one of the defenders of Enniskillen, who subsequently 
 signed the address to King William and Queen Mary. John Wood, Esq., 
 his descendant, and other members of his family, resiJe at Wllloughby-place. 
 Fnniskillen. The remaining survivors of his descendants at present ar« 
 David Wood, Esq., of Bally-shannon ; Mary, now Widow Johnston, of Lon- 
 donderry ; Anne Jane, now Mrs. Keys, of Liverpool; Isabella, now Mrs. W. 
 Thompson, of Londonderry; also, Isabella and John, the son and daughter 
 of the late Thomas Wood, Esq., of Enniskillen. 
 
 Line 2. — " With Graham, Blair and Browning." 
 
 Cornet James Graham, of Mullinahinch, near Clones, whose wife was 
 Eleanor Lyttle, of Brookborough, by whom he had two sons ; the eldest, 
 James, a Lieutenant of the Fermanagh Militia, in 1742, who married Anne, 
 daughter of John Cross, of Dartan, in the county of Armagh, Esq., a defender 
 of Londonderry, in 1680. His son was James Graham, of Ballyniahon, in the 
 county of Longford, Esq., who married Anne, eldest daughter of Andrew 
 Hart, of Newtown, in the Callnghs of that county, by whom he was the father 
 of the late Rev. John Graham, Rector of Magilligiin, and of the late Captain 
 Richard Graham, of the 37th Regiment of Foot, and Mr. Andrew Graham, of 
 Ballymahon. 
 
 For Hugh JJlair and William and John Brownrigg, see as above. 
 
 Line 5. — " Johnston and Shore, with Wynn and Moore." 
 
 James, Robert, 'Henry, Thomas, William, and Robert Johnston, jnnior, were 
 distinguished defenders of Enniskillen in 1G89, From one of them was 
 descended the late worthy Clerk of the Crown for North-West Circuit, and a 
 family of high respectability in Fermanagh. 
 
 Thomas Shore, ancestor of the family of that name, long settled at Rath- 
 more, in the County of Longford, onee the proprietors of a large estate, and 
 owners of a Borough in the County of Meath, and still possessed of a good 
 property. 
 
 James Wynn, C aptain of Colonel Stewart's dragoons, to the command of 
 •which he succeeded after his arrival in Enniskillen.
 
 136 NOTES. 
 
 Stanza xxx., line 1. — " Frith, Lindsay, Russell, Price, and Ball." 
 
 William Frith, ancester of the late Colonel Frith and of Thomas John 
 Quinton, late High Sheriff of the city of Dublin; also, of the Quintons of 
 Enniskiilen. 
 
 Matthew Lindsay, one of the Enniskilleners who signed the address to 
 King William and Queen Mary, and ancestor of the Messrs. Lindsay, of Bel- 
 fast and Fintona, and of Alexander Lindsay, Esq., Chief Magistrate for the 
 City of Derry, this being the fourth time he has been elected to that office. 
 Some members of this family were also among the defenders of Londonderry 
 during the siege. 
 
 Line 3. — " With Bedell, Parsons, Hughes, and Hall," 
 
 Ambrose Bedell, son of the renowned Bishop of Kilmore, Dr. Wm. Bedell, 
 and brother of the Rev. William Bedell, who succeeded to the Prebend of 
 Kilrush, in the county of Clare, in 1670. 
 
 With regard to the other names recorded in these verses, they will be found 
 among those who signed the address to King William and Queen Mary, 
 amounting in all to 147; but it is to be regretted that but few of their de- 
 scendants can now be traced. One of these, P. Dane, Esq., the great ancestor 
 of Paul and William Dane, Esqrs., of Enniskiilen, was Provost at this time. 
 Another of the signatures to this address is that of John Dean, which stands 
 the fifteenth on the list ; but it, as may be observed, is spelt differently from 
 that of the former. This list contains three signatures of the name of Young, 
 and a similar address, sent from the defenders of Derry, has also one of the same 
 name attached to it; but whether they were of the same family of the author 
 of the song and the notes here appended, he is not prepared to state. The 
 fact, however, of their position in the country is proved by their signatures to 
 these addresses, and also that they came promptly forward in defence of civil 
 and religious liberty at a very critical juncture. With regard to the author's 
 own lineage, he can only state what he heard from his father on the subject, 
 namely, that his great ancestor was one of two brothers who came over from 
 Scotland to Ireland, in the position of officers in the army of Oliver Crom- 
 well, the Lord Protector, when that undaunted patriot came here for the pur- 
 pose of finally extinguishing the great rebellion which broke out in 1641, and 
 that on the termination of the war, Cromwell rewarded the services of the 
 brothers Young by giving to each of them a small estate in the south-western 
 part of the county of Donegal. How the ancestor of the author deprived 
 his heir and family of the property, by means of a foolish transaction with a 
 neighbouring gentleman, it is not necessary to narrate here. Thomas Brooke, 
 Esq., J.P., D.L., of Lough Eske House, near the town of Donegal, is the 
 lineal descendant and representative of the other brother. 
 
 Stanza xxxi., line 5 — " Montgomery, of house renown'd." 
 
 Hugh Montgomery, second Earl of Mount-Alexander. Few families in the 
 West of Europe are more ancient than that of the chivalrous Montgomeries 
 of France, England, Scotland, and Ireland. This nobleman was born on 24th 
 February, 1650, the eldest son of the third Viscount and first Earl of Mount- 
 Alexander, by Mary, eldest sister of the first Earl of Drogheda. Being in 
 London in the year 1686, and perceiving the designs of the Crown against 
 the Protestants of Ireland, he returned to this country, and, foreseeing the 
 rupture which soon afterwards broke out between King James and his Pro- 
 testant subjects, he sold a troop of horse which he had obtained from the 
 Earl of Essex a few years before, and retired to his seat at Mount-Alexander
 
 MOTES. 
 
 137 
 
 in the County of Down. Hoping in vain to live unmolested there, and re- 
 main, in despair of being useful, consistently with liis honour as a sworn 
 ■ubject to an intolerable tyrant, unconcerned in public affairs, and thinking, 
 according to the old adage, that 
 
 " WIipu vice prevails and wicked men bearsway, 
 The post of houour is a private station." 
 But from this resolve he was driven, like others, by a letter, dated on the 3d 
 of December, directed to him, and dropped at Comber, advising him to look 
 to his bouse ami to his person, both of which were likely to be soon attacked ; 
 upon this, he joined an Association of the Protestants of Ulster for their 
 mutual defence ; and those of the County of Down chose him Colonel of their 
 regiment of horse, in which station he was very active to oppose the army 
 Bent by James into the North, under General Hamilton. After the victory of 
 the Boyne, he was made a Privy Councillor, Governor of the County of Down, 
 a Master of the Ordnance, and a Prigadier-Geueral. He was three times 
 sworn one of the Lords Justices, and died at Mount Alexander, without issue, 
 on the P2th of February, 1716. " Sie transit gloria mundi." Sir James Mont- 
 o imery, of IVillylepanan, in the County of Down, was, in 1639, returned Mem- 
 ber of Parliament for that county. On the breaking out of the rebellion in 
 1641, he raised a regiment of foot and a troop of horse, with which he pro- 
 tected the barony of Lecale for fifteen months, against the whole body of 
 the Irish rebels. Francis Mansfield, Esq., the then proprietor of Mount 
 Hall, in the countv of Donegal, married Lady Elizabeth Montgomery, 
 granddaughter of Hugh, second Viscount Montgomery, as 6tated in 
 Lodge's "Peerage." From this lady are descended, in the male line, the Piev. 
 George Mansfield, of Killubroe rectory, in the County of Leitrim, and Francis 
 Mansfield. Esq., Ardrummond House, near Letterkenny, the present repre- 
 sentative of the family, who have resided in this country since the time of the 
 Plantation. Their great ancestor in the year 1614 erected a castle and bawn 
 at Killygordon, the foundation of which are only now to be seen. He had 
 obtained from the Crown a considerable portion of land at this village and its 
 vicinity, and alsoal I istlewray, where Captian Francis Stewart Mansfield, 
 eon of" Francis Mansfield, Esq., of Ardrummond, now resides. The latter 
 holds a portion of the lands of Killygordon, which has continued in the 
 possession of the family since the time of the original grant by James I. The 
 writer of this note has not been able to ascertain to what family of the Mont- 
 eoni.-ries Alexander and Hugh, who signed the Enniskillen address to King 
 William and Queen Mary, belonged, or who are their descendants at the pre- 
 sent day. 
 
 8t«nza xxxiii., line 1.— " And at the Boyne behold them join." 
 
 According to Harris's M Life of King William," and Richardson's " Nar- 
 rative of the Battle of the H iyne," King William, after Duke Schomberg and 
 the renowned Bev. George Walker fell, crossed the river at a ford about a 
 mile from Drogheda, and placing himself at the head of four troops of the 
 Enniskillen horse, ordered them to attack the enemy, whieh they did with 
 great intrepidity, charging them BWOrd in haul. It is stated tli it a bullet 
 struck the cap of the King's pistol when he was orossing the Boyne. At 
 Donore the Irish faced about so rigorously that the English cavalry gave way, 
 thongh headed by William in perron, when the EnniakiUenera rushed on suc- 
 cessfully to the charge, and bv their bravery turned the tide of buttle at this 
 critical juncture. They also followed in the pursuit along with the English 
 cavalry after the Irish had retreats 1. i See Huns. ) Hal King William per 
 mitt, d the cavalry regiments tO have punned the enemy when on Hie retreat, 
 a ^reat many more of the troops of King James would, doubtless, have been
 
 138 
 
 NOTES. 
 
 killed; but William being a merciful, as well as a courageous Prince, put a stop 
 to the oarnage by having the pursuers recalled. Indeed, there is reason to 
 believe that had he followed up his victory by a rapid pursuit, he would have 
 gained possession of Dublin, without any delay, and then by dividing his 
 army and marching simultaneously on Athlone and Limerick, have terminated 
 the war in the one campaign. 
 
 [Line 3. — "At Aughrim too those heroes view." 
 
 According to Ashton, author of the dramatic poem on the battle of Aughrim, 
 ihe Enniskilleners there, under the leadership of Major-General Kirke and 
 Gustavus Hamilton, Esq., the intrepid Governor of Enniskillen during its 
 defence, behaved very courageously. The Irish, who exceeded the English in 
 this engagement by seven thousand men, fought with desperate valour, and 
 as the latter were approaching the hill of Kilcommoden, pressed upon them 
 with superior numbers, and compelled them to retreat. At this crisis the 
 Enniskilleners charged the Irish with such determined bravery, that they not 
 only checked their advance but compelled them in their turn to give way, when 
 the English rallying succeeded in regaining the ground they had lost. The 
 occurrence is alluded to thus in the poem referred to — 
 
 And again — 
 
 " Bravelv relieved and succonr'd just in time, 
 When Britain's cause seem'd ready to decline." 
 
 " Some Enniskillen forces did us aid ; 
 Who, like true souls, they did the shock sustain, 
 And bravely did our former ground regain." 
 
 The positions occupied by the respective armies are so accurately described in 
 this poem, and the various incidents that occurred during the engagement 
 mentioned so correctly, and so vividly depicted, that it would seem to have 
 been written by an eye witness, and may therefore be safelv relied on. The 
 battle of Aughrim was fought on the )2th of July, 1691. The army of King 
 James who fought in this engagement amounted to 25,000 men, under the 
 command of Monsieur St. Ruth, an experienced French general. The army 
 of King William, who numbered only 18,000, were commanded by General 
 Ginckle. St. Ruth was killed in the action by a cannon ball, and the Irish 
 and French after his fall retreated. About 7,000 of them were killed. The 
 loss of the English in killed and wounded is said to not have exceeded 1,700*. 
 The town of Athlone was taken by the English on the first of July previous, 
 when 1,200 of the Irish were killed, and 500 taken prisoner. In the 
 summer of 1690 the men of Enniskillen became amalgamated with the forces 
 of the State, and took part in the several engagements that took place during 
 this war. The 6th Enniskillen Dragoons and the 27th Enniskillen foot have 
 always been distinguished as being two of the most gallant regiments in the 
 British service. The latter wear in the front of their caps a representatioa, 
 of the old caatle of Enniskillen..
 
 TWO BALLADS ON THE BATTLE OF THE BOYNE.' 
 
 The two following songs are taken from the second volume of the " Ulster Jour- 
 nal of Archseology," published in ls.">4, and were forwarded for publication to 
 the editor of that interesting work by the Rev. Dr. Hume, of Liverpool, who 
 has introduced them with prefatory observations, and appended to them illus- 
 trative notes. In the former, he states that the song called the " Battle of the 
 Boyne" is only of modern origin, and was not known to himself earlier than 
 the year 1814 ; but that the other, which always bore the name of the " Boyne 
 Water," is supposed to have been written by a Fermanagh man of Scottish 
 origin, who was an eye-witness of this celebrated battle, and an actor in the 
 occurrences which he subsequently narrates in this song. The doctor, as a 
 further proof of its genuineness, and of its having been handed down from 
 one generation to another, from the event took place to the present time, says 
 that a version of it, which he obtained from .Mr. David Ilerbison, of Dun- 
 elug, Ballymena, corresponds exactly with that of his own, written from 
 memory by an elder brother and by himself. He observes that his grand- 
 mother, who was born in 1739, had told him that in early life she had con- 
 yersed with some of the heroes of the Boyne, that she was acquainted with 
 the late Bishop Percy, and was familiar with ballad lore, yet she never knew 
 any ballad on the subject except the old one. 
 
 THE BOYNE WATER. 
 
 July the first, in a morning clear, 
 
 One thousand six hundred and ninety, 
 King William did his men prepare, 
 
 Of thousands he had thirty. 
 To fight King James and all his host, 
 
 Encamped noar the Boyne water; 
 lie little feared, though two to one, 
 
 Their multitude to scatter. 
 
 * See Note at end of Songs.
 
 140 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 King William called his officers, 
 
 Saying — " Gentlemen, mind your station, 
 And let your valour here he shown 
 
 Before this Irish nation. 
 My hrazen walls let no man break, 
 
 Our subtle foes we'll scatter; 
 See that you show good English play 
 
 This day at the Boyne water." 
 
 His officers they bowed full low 
 
 In token of subjection; 
 Said they — " My liege, you need not fear, 
 
 We'll follow your direction." 
 He wheel' d his horse — the hautboys play'd, 
 
 Drums they did beat and rattle; 
 And Lilli-bur-lero was the tune 
 
 We played going down to battle. 
 
 Both foot and horse we marched on, 
 
 Intending them to batter; 
 But brave Duke Schomberg he was shot, 
 
 As he crossed over the water. 
 And when King William he perceived 
 
 The brave Duke Schomberg falling, 
 He reined his horse with a heavy heart, 
 
 And the Enniskillen men he called. 
 
 ' What will you do for me brave boys, 
 See yonder's men retreating ? 
 
 Our enemies encouraged are, 
 
 And our English drums are beating.
 
 THE B0YNE WATER. 141 
 
 I'll go before and lead you on — 
 
 Boys use your hands right nimble; 
 With the help of God we'll beat them down, 
 
 And make their hearts to tremble." 
 
 The Enniskillen men they did not know 
 
 It was their king spoke to them; 
 But when informed of their mistake, 
 
 They bowed full low unto him. 
 "We'll go before — stay you behind, 
 
 And do not cross the water; 
 Old Britain's lamp shall clearly shine, 
 
 And our enemies we'll scatter." 
 
 We form'd our body at the ford, 
 
 And down the brae did swatter; 
 And each man grasped his fellow close, 
 
 As we passed through the water. 
 But, oh ! my stars, had you been there, 
 
 When we their trench came under; 
 Sulphur and smoke darkened the air, 
 
 And the elements did thunder. 
 
 King William he did first advance, 
 
 Where bullets sharp did rattle; 
 The Enniskillen men bore noble hands, 
 
 And soon renewed the battle. 
 Then lion-like wo made them roar — 
 
 Like chaff we did them scatter; 
 King William press'd }ii3 way through blood, 
 
 That day at the Boyne water.
 
 142 
 
 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 My Lord Galmoy within a crack 
 
 Of our fore front advanced; 
 Both great and gay, in rich array, 
 
 Like prince's sons they pranced. 
 In a full body they came down 
 
 With broad sword and caliver; 
 With whip and spur, most Jehu-like, 
 
 As tbe devil had been their driver. 
 
 Within ten yards of our fore front, 
 
 Before a shot was fired; 
 But a sudden snuff they got that day, 
 
 They little it desired. 
 For man and horse fell to the ground, 
 
 And some hung in their saddles, 
 And many turned up their forked end, 
 
 As we call " coup the ladles." 
 
 Prince Eugene's regiment was the next 
 On our right hand advanced 
 
 Into a field of standing wheat, 
 Where Irish horses pranced. 
 
 But the brandy run so in their heads, 
 Their senses soon did scatter: 
 
 § 
 
 They little thought to leave their bones 
 That day at the Boyne water. 
 
 We turned about our foes to flank, 
 Intending them to batter; 
 
 But suddenly they did us spy, 
 And fast began to scatter.
 
 THE BOYNE WATER. 143 
 
 The Irish they ran first away, 
 
 They French they soon did follow; 
 
 And ho that fastest fled that day 
 Was aye the happiest fellow. 
 
 " Oh, ree ! oh, ree ! " cried Dermot Roe, 
 " Oh help, dear Lady Mary;" 
 By my fet, wo are all dead men this day, 
 
 If we do longer tarry." 
 They threw away both fife and drum, 
 
 And firelock from their shoulder; 
 King William's men pursued them fast, 
 To make them smell their powder. 
 
 I never saw nor ever knew 
 
 Men that for blood so gaped; 
 And yet I'm sure that never three 
 
 From ten of them escaped. 
 We formed the French on our left wing, 
 
 The enemy to batter; 
 And glorious was our victory 
 
 That day at the Boyno water. 
 
 Both man and horse lay on the ground, 
 
 And many there were bleeding; 
 I saw nu sickles there that day, 
 
 And yet there was sharp shearing. 
 But still the faster wo pursued, 
 
 Tho more we did them scatter; 
 Our hearts wore to each other bound 
 
 That day at tho Boyne water.
 
 144; HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 Had Enniskillen men got leave that day, 
 
 When they their foes defeated, 
 For to pursue the enemy 
 
 That from the field retreated. 
 Ten thousand brogueaneers and more 
 
 Would not have been much cumber; 
 Nor James's men have met again, 
 
 By the third part of their number. 
 
 Now praise God all true Protestants, 
 
 And heaven's great Creator, 
 For the deliverance that He sent, 
 
 Our enemies to scatter. 
 The Church's foes shall pine away, 
 
 Like churlish hearted Nabal; 
 For our deliverer came that day, 
 
 Like the great Zerubabel. 
 
 Now praise God all true Protestants — 
 
 And I will say no further, 
 But had the Papists gain'd the day, 
 
 There would have been open murder. 
 Although King James and many more 
 
 Were not that way inclined, 
 Yet it was not in their power to stop 
 
 What the rabble they designed. 
 
 Both France and Spain they did combine, 
 The Pope and Father Peter; 
 
 They thought to steep a rod in brine, 
 Great Britain to whip completer.
 
 THE BOYNE WATER. 145 
 
 But Providence to us was kind, 
 
 Sent William to cross the water, 
 Who broke the rod and their black design, 
 
 And their bones lie at the Boyne water. 
 
 THE BATTLE OF THE BOYNE. 
 
 July the first, in Oldbridge town, 
 
 There was a grievous battle, 
 Where many a man lay on the ground 
 
 By cannons that did rattle. 
 King James he pitched his tents between 
 
 The lines for to retire; 
 But King William threw his bomb-balls in, 
 
 And set them all on fire. 
 
 Thereat enraged, they vowed revenge 
 
 Upon King William's forces, 
 And oft did cry vehemently 
 
 That they would stop his courses. 
 A bullet from the Irish came, 
 
 Which grazed King William's arm, 
 They thought his Majesty was slain; 
 
 Yet it did him little harm. 
 
 Duke Schomberg then in friendly care, 
 His King would often caution, 
 
 To shun the spot where bullets hot 
 Bctaiii'd their rapid motion. 
 
 N
 
 146 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONGS. 
 
 But William said, " He don't deserve 
 The name of Faith's defender, 
 
 Who would not venture life and limb 
 To make a foe surrender." 
 
 When we the Boyne hegan to cross, 
 
 The enemy they descended} 
 But few of our brave men were lost, 
 
 So stoutly as we defended. 
 The horse were the first to venture o'er, 
 
 The foot soon followed after; 
 But brave Duke Schomherg was no more 
 
 By venturing over the water. 
 
 When valiant Schomberg he was slain, 
 
 King William he accosted 
 His warlike men for to march on, 
 
 And he would be the foremost. 
 " Brave boys," he said, " be not dismayed 
 
 For the loss of one commander, 
 For God will be our King this day, 
 
 And I'll be general under." 
 
 Then stoutly we the Boyne did cross 
 
 To give our enemies battle; 
 Our cannon, to our foe's great cost, 
 
 Like thundering claps did rattle. 
 In majestic mien our Prince rode o'er, 
 
 His men soon followed after, 
 With hlows and shouts put our foes to rout, 
 
 The day we crossed the water.
 
 THE BATTLE OF THE BOTNE. 147 
 
 The Protestants of Drogheda 
 
 Have reason to be thankful, 
 That they were not to bondage brought, 
 
 They being but a handful. 
 First to the Tholsel they were brought, 
 
 And tried at Mill mount after; 
 out brave King William set them free 
 
 By venturing over the water. 
 
 The cunning French, near to Duleek 
 
 Had taken up their quarters, 
 And fenced themselves on every side, 
 
 Still waiting for new orders; 
 But in the dead time of the night 
 
 They set the fields on fire, 
 And long before the morning light 
 
 To Dublin did retire. 
 
 Then said King William to his men, 
 
 After the French departed; 
 " I'm glad," said he, " that none of ye 
 
 Appear'd to be faint hearted. 
 So sheathe your swords and rest awhile, 
 
 In time we'll follow after;" 
 These words he uttered with a smile 
 
 The day he crossed the water. 
 
 Come let us all with heart and voice 
 Applaud our lives defender, 
 
 Who at the Boyne his valour showed, 
 And mado our foes surrender..
 
 148 HISTORICAL POEMS AND SONG!?, 
 
 To God above the praise we'll give 
 
 Both now and ever after, 
 And bless the glorious memory 
 
 Of William, who crossed the Boyne water. 
 
 THE BATTLE OF AUGHBM, 
 
 Air—" The Boyne Water." 
 
 July the Twelfth, on Aughrirn's plain, 
 
 Two armies brave contended, 
 Of whom eight thousand fell down slain y 
 
 Before the battle ended. 
 Oh, fearful odds existed, when 
 
 With arms on both sides plenty, 
 William's eighteen thousand men 
 
 Crush'd James's five-and-twenty. 
 
 St. Ruth, who fought for James's throne^ 
 
 Ere this had made a blunder — 
 He lost the fortress of Athlone, 
 
 Subdued by British thunder. 
 Sarsfield grieved to see the day 
 
 When Ginckle, with his cannon, 
 Through fire and water forced his way,, 
 
 And boldly cross'd the Shannon.
 
 THF BATTLE OF AUOHIUM. 149 
 
 Fair Derrj justly is renown'd, 
 
 The Coyne mucli fam'd in story, 
 But Aughrim more than either crown'd 
 
 The British arms with glory. 
 It pav'd the way, no distant day, 
 
 For Erin's suhj ligation, 
 Where France in vain strove to maintain 
 
 King James's domination. 
 
 The fight commenced at Urachree, 
 
 Where Portland's horsemen, fearless., 
 Compelled the Irish troops to flee, 
 
 And fought with valour peerless. 
 Both armies soon that afternoon 
 
 Were seen in conflict closing j 
 In vengeful ire, through smoke and fire, 
 
 Eush'd on these foes opposing. 
 
 For full three hours the battle raged, 
 
 Nor either side did waver ; 
 And ne'er before, in strife engage-d. 
 
 Encountered soldiers braver. 
 But while the fight was raging still. 
 
 And man with man contended, 
 A shot at Kilcommodon Hill 
 
 St. Ruth's existence euded. 
 
 The Irish, of their chief bereft, 
 And almost all surrounded, 
 
 The gory field in terror left, 
 And hurrisd off confounded.
 
 1 v>Q HIST0K1CAL SONGS. 
 
 Witli slaughter sore, three miles and more, 
 The British troops pursued them. 
 
 And only night secured their flight, 
 Had utterly subdued them. 
 
 De Ginckle, on this glorious day, 
 
 Won laurels, never-fading ; 
 Ruvigni did much skill display 
 
 While on his horsemen leading 
 Mackay, Erie, and Talmash true, 
 
 The infantry commanded, 
 And many of their foemen slew 
 
 In battle, even-handed. 
 
 This victory, renowned and great 
 
 With Limerick's surrender, 
 In Erin sealed King James's fate — 
 
 Subdued his last defender. 
 Then freemen Boyne and Aughrim's days. 
 
 Should evermore remember ; 
 The Twelfth of August too always 
 
 And Eighteenth of December
 
 HISTORICAL B0K6S, 151 
 
 SONG. 
 
 FOR THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE BHUTTING OF THE GATES OF DERRY. 
 Am—" 8u •;< of (' v." 
 
 When tlic struggle for freedom took place in our nation, 
 
 Which long had been train [tied by bigoted sway, 
 The brave men of Derry, for self preservation, 
 
 Made fast their strong gatos on this threatening day. 
 Though cowards might tremble and traitors dissemble, 
 
 Those heroes stood forward all gallant and true. 
 Foul thraldom for ever from Erin to sever, 
 
 And up went their standard of Orange and Blue. 
 Oh ! fair Londonderry, it makes my heart merry. 
 
 To look at your Walls rising over the Foyle; 
 May no Whig or Tory, despising your glory. 
 Your sons or your daughters of honour despoil. 
 
 Then loudly their war-cry o'er Ulster resounded, 
 
 And called forth the Protestant chiefs of our land, 
 Who, with zeal patriotic, and courage unbounded, 
 
 On the Foyle for their freedom determined to stand; 
 Then Mount-Alexander, that noblo commander, 
 
 With Skeffington, Kawdon, and Blaney, so brave, 
 Despising alarms, came down here in arms, 
 
 Our liberty, laws, and religion to save. 
 
 Oh ! fair Londonderry, &c. 
 
 George Walker and Murray rode hero in a hurry, 
 With Saunderson, Cairnc s, and Nohle, lvnuwn'd, 
 
 Stout Canning and Rawdon, with Downing and Dawson, 
 Unmoved on their post hero in Derry were found;
 
 152 
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 With Knoxes and Rosses, Hills, Grahams, and Crosses, 
 And Beresford brave, from the town of Coleraine, 
 
 Dunbars, Halls, and Rices, with Blairs, Brookes, and Prices, 
 All fac'd the proud foe with a noble disdain. 
 Oh ! fair Londonderry, &c. 
 
 Bold Mitchelburne, Baker, and Macky, unbending, 
 
 Held out, through all danger, our rights to maintain, 
 Resolving to die for their freedom contending, 
 
 Before the vile tyrant should over them reign. 
 To gain us our charters, they bled like true martyrs, 
 
 Regardless of fear, though by numbers assail'd; 
 Because they confided in Him that divided 
 
 The waters which over proud Pharaoh prevail'd. 
 Oh ! fair Londonderry, &c. 
 
 From ancient Dungannon, with horsemen and cannon, 
 
 Came Chichester, brave as Sir Arthur of old, 
 The Moores from old Augher, the Mervyns from Clogher, 
 
 To Deny flock'd in with their soldiers and gold. 
 From rich Limavady, to puzzle poor Paddy, 
 
 Came Phillips, who fought in the y buy forty -one, 
 Through fair and foul weather they all stood together, 
 
 'Till James was knock'd up and their foemen were gone. 
 Oh ! fair Londonderry, &c. 
 
 Thus Heaven protected these heroes undaunted, 
 
 Who fought and who bled in religion's bright cause, 
 
 And gain'd for the nation what long had been wanted, 
 A free Constitution and Protestant laws.
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 From thraldom for ever our Isle they did sever — 
 Oh ! may we, like them, be decided and true ; 
 May liberty flourish, and loyalty nourish 
 
 The principles sound of an honest True Hlue. 
 Oh ! fair Londonderry, it makes my heart merry 
 To look at your Walls rising over the Foyle ; 
 May no Whig or Tory, despising your glory, 
 Your sons or your daughters of honour despoil. 
 
 153 
 
 SON I. 
 
 FOR THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHUTTING OF THE GATES OF KERRY. 
 
 BY THE LATE REV. JOHN GRAHAM. 
 Air—'' Aul<l Langtynt." 
 
 Full many a long wild Winter's night, 
 
 And sultry Summer's day, 
 Arc past and gone since James took flight 
 
 From Dcrry walls away ; 
 Cold are the hands that closed that gate 
 
 Against the wily foe j 
 But here, to Time's remotest date, 
 Their spirit still shall glow. 
 
 So here's a health to all good men, 
 
 Now fearless friends are few ; 
 But when we close our gates again, 
 We'll then he all True Blue.
 
 154 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 Lord Antrim's men came down yon glen, 
 
 With drums and trumpets gay ; 
 Our 'Prentice Boys just heard the noise, 
 
 And then prepared for play : 
 While some opposed, the gates they closed, 
 
 And joining hand in hand, 
 
 Before the wall resolved to fall, 
 
 Or for their freedom stand. 
 
 When honour calls to Derry walls, 
 
 The noble and the brave, 
 
 Oh ! he that in the battle falls 
 
 Must find a hero's grave. 
 
 Then came the hot and doubtful fray, 
 
 With many a mortal wound ; 
 While thousands, in wild war's array, 
 
 Stood marshalled all around. 
 Each hill and plain was strewed with slain, 
 
 The Foyle ran red with blood ; 
 
 But all was vain the town to gain — 
 
 Here William's standard stood. 
 
 Renowned are those who face their foes, 
 
 As men and heroes should ; 
 And let the slave steal to his grave, 
 Who fears to shed his blood. 
 
 The matchless deeds of those who here 
 
 Defied the Tyrant's frown, 
 On History's bright rolls appear, 
 
 Emblazoned in renown : 
 Here deathless Walker's faithful word 
 
 Sent hosts against the foe,
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 And gallant Murray's bloody sword 
 The Gallic chief laid low. 
 
 We honour those heroic dead, 
 
 Their glorious memory ; 
 May we, who stand here iu their stead, 
 As wise and valiant be. 
 
 Oh ! sure a heart of stone would melt 
 
 The scenes once here to see — 
 And witness all our fathers felt 
 
 To make their country free. 
 They saw the lovely matron's cheek 
 
 With want and terror pale — 
 They heard their child's expiring shriek 
 Float on the passing gale ! 
 
 Yet here they stood, in fire and blood, 
 
 As battle raged around ; 
 Resolved to die— till victory 
 Their purple standard crowned. 
 
 The sacred rights these heroes gained, 
 
 In many a hard-fought day, 
 Shall they by us be still maintained, 
 
 Or basely cast away ? 
 Shall rebels vile rule o'er our isle, 
 
 And call it all their own ? 
 Oh surely no ! — the faithless foe, 
 Must bend before the throne. 
 
 Then here's a health to all good men, 
 
 To all good men and true ; 
 And when we close our gates again, 
 We'll then bo all Truo Blue. 
 
 155
 
 156 HISTORICAL SONGS, 
 
 SONG. 
 
 FOR THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE LANDING OF KING WILLIAM III. 
 AT TORBAT, DEVONSHIRE, ON 5tH NOVEMBER, 1688. 
 
 AlR — " Scots wha hae wi' Wallace bled.' 
 
 Britons brave, for evermore 
 
 Let your thund'ring cannon roar, 
 
 On the day when to your shore 
 
 The Prince of Orange came; 
 From Rome's foul chains to set you free, 
 He came with lords of high degree — 
 'Twas he restored your liberty, 
 
 Your honour and your fame. 
 
 Oh ! why should we ungrateful be, 
 To William's " Glorious Memory," 
 When each revolving day we see, 
 
 But proves his worth the more. 
 The crafty foe's at work again, 
 Our sacred altars to profane, 
 Upon our land to bring a staiu, 
 
 And drench it with our gore. 
 
 Our lawful rights the tyrant James 
 Assail'd by force and subtle schemes, 
 While bigots fierce to kindle flames, 
 In Smithfield stood prepar'd
 
 HISTORICAL SONOS. 157 
 
 To drive religion from the land, 
 They rais'd again a threat'ning hand, 
 When William, with his gallant band, 
 
 Their trembling master scar'd. 
 
 Affrighted James, in wild despair, 
 
 A victim to corroding care, 
 
 Fled off, by night, to France, and there 
 
 Obtain'd the wish'd for aid. 
 With Gaul's proud troops, for Erin's isle 
 He sail'd, resolv'd, by force or guile, 
 To make us on his project smile, 
 
 And Britain's crown degrade. 
 
 But Londonderry, with a frown, 
 Receiv'd the King without a crown, 
 And put him and his army down, 
 
 Upon the Foyle's fair side. 
 A shot, sent from her lofty wall, 
 Soon made him all his guards recall. 
 And back to old St. Johnston fall, 
 
 With deeply wounded pride 
 
 Fair Enniskillen stoutly stood, 
 
 Like Holland's banks against the fiVod. 
 
 Until her heroes, drench'd in blood. 
 
 No living foe could find: 
 Strong Carrickfergua yielded then, 
 In mountain moor and shady glen 
 No force withstood Duke Schomberg's men. 
 
 With Derry boy's combind
 
 J58 
 
 H1ST0EICAL SONGS. 
 
 At length upon green Antrim'3 plain,. 
 King William landed with his train, 
 When all resistance proving vain, 
 
 The tyrant's forces fled i 
 Crowds in flight we then might see, 
 From Lagan's hanks to proud Ardee, 
 While Britons, undismayed and free, 
 
 Held high their standard red. 
 
 Come now, my hoys, in chorus join,. 
 And sing the glories of the Boyne, 
 Where wooden shoes and brazen coin 
 
 Felt freedom's fatal blow; 
 While James aloof in terror stood, 
 William cross'd the foaming flood, 
 And then, while flow'd his royal blood, 
 
 Pursued the flying foe. 
 
 Great Ginckel's troops reduced Athlone r 
 On Aughrim's hills his valour shone, 
 Where Rome's last hopes were overthrown^ 
 
 And fell, to rise no more; 
 Then let not Pope nor Pagan say, 
 That we shall e'er forget the day 
 King William came to drive away 
 
 The tyrant from our shore
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. 150 
 
 THE MAIDEN CIT Y. 
 
 BY THE LATE CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH. 
 Air— " Lt Petit Tambour." 
 
 Where Foyle his swelling waters 
 
 Rolls northward to the main, 
 Here, Queen of Erin's daughters, 
 
 Fair Derry fixed her reign: 
 A holy temple crowned her, 
 
 And commerce graced her street, 
 A rampart wall was round her, 
 
 The river at her feet; 
 And here she sat alone, boys, 
 
 And, looking from the hill, 
 Vow'd the maiden on her throne, boys, 
 
 Would be a a maiden still. 
 
 From Antrim crossing over, 
 
 In famous eighty-eight, 
 A plumed and belted lover 
 
 Came to the Ferry Gate: 
 She summon'd to defend her 
 
 Our sires — a beardless race — 
 Tbey shouted No Surrender ! 
 
 And slamm'd it in his face. 
 Then in a quiet tone, boys, 
 
 They told him 'twas their will 
 That the maiden on her throne, boys, 
 
 Should be a maiden still.
 
 160 HISTOBICAL SONGS. 
 
 Next, crushing all before him, 
 
 A kingly wooer came, 
 (The royal banner o'er him, 
 
 Blusbed crimson deep for shame;) 
 He show'd the Pope's commission, 
 
 Nor dream'd to be refused, 
 She pitied his condition, 
 
 But begg'd to stand excused. 
 In short, the fact is known, boys, 
 
 She chas'd him from the hill, 
 For the maiden on the throne, boys, 
 
 Would be a maiden still. 
 
 On our brave sires descending, 
 
 'Twas then the tempest broke, 
 Their peaceful dwellings rending, 
 
 'Mid blood, and flame, and smoke. 
 That hallow'd grave-yard yonder, 
 
 Swells with the slaughter'd dead, 
 Oh, brothers, pause and ponder, 
 
 It was for us they bled; 
 And while their gift we own, boys — 
 
 The fane that tops our hill — 
 Oh, the maiden on her throne, boys, 
 
 Will be a maiden still ! 
 
 Nor wily tongue shall move us, 
 Nor tyrant arm affright, 
 
 We'll look to One above us, 
 Who ne'er forsook the right;
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. J 6] 
 
 Who will, may crouch and tender 
 The birthright of the free, 
 
 But, brothers, No Surrender, 
 No compromise for me ! 
 
 We want no barrier stone, boys, 
 No gates to guard the hill, 
 
 Yet the maiden on her throne, boys, 
 Shall be a maiden still. 
 
 SON i, 
 
 THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE RELIEF OF DERRY. 
 BY TFIE LATE REV. JOHN' GRAHAM. 
 Ain — " Mij ain kind dearie, O .'" 
 
 The gloomy hour of trial's o'er, 
 
 No longer cannons rattle, ! 
 The tyrant's flag is seen no more, 
 
 And James has lost the battle, ! 
 And hero are we, renowned and free. 
 
 By maiden walls surrounded, ! 
 While all the knaves who'd make us slaves 
 
 Are baffled and confounded, !
 
 163 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 The Dartmouth spreads her snow-white sail, 
 
 Her purple pendant flying, ! 
 While we the gallant Browning hail, 
 
 Who saved us all from dying, ! 
 Like Noah's dove, sent from above, 
 
 While foes would starve and grieve us, ! 
 Through floods and flame an angel came, 
 
 To comfort and relieve us, ! 
 
 Oh ! when the vessel struck the boom, 
 
 And pitched, and reeled, and stranded, ! 
 With shouts the foe denounced our doom, 
 
 And open gates demanded, ! 
 And shrill and high arose the cry 
 
 Of anguish, grief, and pity, ! 
 While, black with care and deep despair, 
 
 We mourned our falling city, ! 
 
 But, Heaven her guide, with one broadside. 
 
 The laden bark rebounded, ! 
 A favouring gale soon filled the sail, 
 
 While hills and vales resounded, ! 
 The joy-bells ring, long live our King ! 
 
 Adieu to grief and sadness, ! 
 To Heaven we raise the voice of praise, 
 
 In heartfelt joy and gladness, 1
 
 IlI-T'-UICAL SONGS. 
 
 
 SONG, 
 rem thf. ankivbbsabt of the belies <>i londondxbbt. 
 
 Aie — " Tht Qloriotu First of August." 
 
 Behold, once more, the day appear, 
 
 To Londonderry ever dear, 
 
 And which we'll celehrate each year, 
 
 With hearts from sorrow sever'd. 
 On it brave Browning broke the boom, 
 And from the death-presaging doom, 
 Which o'er them hung in awful gloom, 
 
 Our ancestors deliver'd. 
 
 By this intrepid warlike race, 
 
 Who then defied a tyrant base, 
 
 Our land was sav'd from doep disgrace, 
 
 And Gallic usurpation. 
 And shall not we their path pursue, 
 To Church and State and Crown stand true 
 And rally, though in number few, 
 
 For Erin's preservation '.' 
 
 Our charters, institutions bright, 
 And schools diffusing Gospel light, 
 Vain statesmen, now endow'd with might. 
 Have openly invaded.
 
 J 64 
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 The blessings dauntless William gain'd, 
 Are by these servile tools disdain'd, 
 And Rome's aggressive Church sustain'd, 
 And by them promptly aided. 
 
 But He who did our fathers shield, 
 
 When in the bloody battle field, 
 
 And caus'd their haughty foes to yield, 
 
 And be successful never, 
 Can, if we in His help confide, 
 As easy as the waves divide, 
 Frustrate their plans, confound their pride, 
 
 And safely us deliver. 
 
 For oft when human aid seems vain, 
 
 As in King Hezekiah's reign, 
 
 He does the wrath of man restrain, 
 
 And blights his expectation. 
 The mighty Hamans of our day, 
 Although possessing boundless sway, 
 He in the dust can prostrate lay, 
 
 And save our Church and nation.
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. 165 
 
 SONG. 
 
 ADDRESSED TO THE PROTESTANTS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. 
 Am—" Scots uha hat WX Wallace bhd." 
 
 Freeborn Protestants, attend 
 To the counsel of a friend, 
 Let your spirit never bend, 
 
 Preserve your liberty. 
 If Papal slaves should legislate 
 For those they envy, dread, and hate, 
 We might cry, but cry too late, 
 
 Against their tyranny. 
 
 Clos'd would be, in shades of night, 
 
 The sacred page of life and light ; 
 
 No more would shine the Gospel bright 
 
 On our degraded race. 
 Overspread our land would be 
 With cheerless infidelity j 
 Superstition we would see 
 
 Usurp religion's place, 
 
 Backward if we cast our eye, 
 
 Examples many we descry. 
 
 To prove 'twere better Ear to die, 
 
 Than feel the bigot's hand.
 
 166 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 England's history can tell 
 How many murder'd martyrs fell, 
 When Bonner and his fiends of hell 
 Rul'd o'er the ruin'd land. 
 
 Think, oh ! think, in time upon 
 The dreadful days of " Forty-one," 
 When Rome's intrigues the moh set on, 
 
 To act their cruel part. 
 Behold the Bann's polluted flood, 
 Purpled o'er with British hlood j 
 There the persecutor stood 
 
 With unrelenting heart. 
 
 Remember well that fearful day, 
 When twenty thousand in array, 
 In vain attempted to dismay 
 
 The men of Deny "brave. 
 See around her sacred Wall, 
 Crowds of laurel'd heroes fall, 
 Ready still at honour's call, 
 
 To fill the soldier's grave. 
 
 While Foyle's fair tide shall ebh and flow, 
 While fire shall burn or grass will grow, 
 We'll remember Derry's woe, 
 
 And Derry's deathless fame. 
 Across the Boyne, in battle hot, 
 Our ancestors the tyrant fought, 
 There with blood our freedom bought, 
 
 And saved the land from shame.
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 16; 
 
 Remembor, too, that Spartan band 
 Who mado their patriotic stand 
 Upon tho narrow neck of land 
 
 Wash'd by Lough Erne's wave. 
 In vain did Berwick take the field, 
 And Sarsfield bravo his truncheon wield, 
 To make stout Enniskillen yield, 
 
 To Tyrant or to slave. 
 
 With such examples in our view, 
 With cause so good and heart so true, 
 We will stand for the " True Blue," 
 
 And still undaunted be. 
 Firm as those who fought of old, 
 The tenor of our way we'll hold, 
 In peace resolv'd, in warfare bold, 
 We'll keep our country free. 
 
 AN ADDRESS To EMN. 
 
 Air — •' Exile <>f Erin." 
 
 Alas, lovely Erin, still torn and distracted 
 Bj dark superstition and bigotry's reign, 
 
 To think of tho sccnos that in you have been acted, 
 Creates indignation and heart-rending pain.
 
 168 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 Crimes on a scale far beyond calculation, 
 O'er the land spread disaster and wild devastation, 
 While Christians are doom'd to a prompt extirpation, 
 When Rome, guilty Rome, blows the trumpet for war. 
 
 In Munster assassins in league are united, 
 
 The laws to resist and confusion create, 
 By priests of sedition to outrage excited, 
 
 To bring back the horrors of dark Ninety-eight; 
 The teacher of truth to his mansion returning,* 
 Meets bigots, with thirst for his blood fiercely burning, 
 Who stone him to death, his entreaties all spurning, 
 
 While Rome, guilty Rome, blows the trumpet for war. 
 
 If on ages past, retrospective we ponder, 
 If we look to the records on history's page, 
 
 We cannot but feel detestation, and wonder 
 
 At Rome, guilty Rome's more than heathenish rage : 
 
 Pikes with blood reeking, and fierce midnight blazes, 
 
 In fancy arise, and intense horror seizes 
 
 The mind, as it backward reluctantly gazes, 
 
 When Rome, guilty Rome, blew the trumpet for war. 
 
 To what fatal source can we trace the disasters 
 Of Europe, broad Europe, for centuries three ? 
 
 To proud priests of Rome aiming still to be masters, 
 And rule over kingdoms resolv'd to be free; 
 
 Hence plots without end through the nations extended, 
 
 The fagot prevail'd, and society rended, 
 
 Popes Monarchs degraded, and armies contended, 
 
 When Rome, guilty Rome, blew the trumpet for war. 
 
 * See Note at end of Songs.
 
 HISTORICAL BONOS. 169 
 
 Oh ! when shall this blood-stain'd destroyer give over 
 
 Exciting rebellion, destruction, and woe ? 
 And all Erin's sons and fair daughters discover 
 
 That Popery still is their most cruel foe: 
 Then love, peace, and plenty, complacently smiling, 
 Would bless our green fields, man to man reconciling, 
 Fell discord would cease, and all party reviling, 
 
 A iid Rome here no more blow the trumpet of war. 
 
 SONG. 
 
 ON TUE DEATH OF THE LATE DUKE OF YORK AND ALBANY 
 Am—" Roy'* ii I UvaUoch" 
 
 Oppress'd with unavailing grief, 
 
 Britannia now hei harp may shiver; 
 The gallant York — of soldiers chief — 
 
 An arrow wounds from death's dark quiver: 
 An omen sad of wrath divine, 
 
 For sin a nation prond besetting, 
 Above all others rais'd to Bhine, 
 
 And yet the Ruler great forgetting. 
 Oh, hapless empire ! to despi 
 
 The mighty hand your glory crowning, 
 Ami bring down anger from tlio skies, 
 In just resentment awful frowning.
 
 170 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 Though vested in supreme command, 
 
 York bore the toils of war undaunted, 
 And to protect our happy land, 
 
 The soldier's life he shared contented 5 
 True fortitude inspired his breast, 
 
 Benign, compassionate, and tender, 
 And when in battle closely prest, 
 
 His word was Derry's " No Surrender."' 
 Departed hero, thy great name 
 
 Shall long embellish martial pages, 
 And blazon'd on the rolls of fame, 
 Thy deeds shall shine in future ages. 
 
 And foremost in the ranks of truth, 
 
 He education's cause promoted, 
 And to instruct the orphan youth, 
 
 His care and treasure both devoted. 
 The soldier's friend, the widow's stay, 
 
 Support and shield in times distressing, 
 His deeds of worth each passing day, 
 Proud enemies themselves confessing. 
 For still consistent, firm, and brave, 
 Serenely wise and tender-hearted, 
 The realm from ruin he would save, 
 And disaffected traitors thwarted. 
 
 His voice all loyal hearts reviv'd, 
 And stemm'd the tide of revolution; 
 
 Proud demagogues, while he survived, 
 In vain assail'd the constitution;
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. I 7 1 
 
 But like his Royal Sire, revcr'd, 
 
 When statesmen thought their plans completed, 
 Soon to the senate he repair'd, 
 
 And thoir destructive hill defeated. 
 His word soon hush'd sedition's roar, 
 
 And Whigs and Radicals confounded, 
 While his applause, from shore to shore, 
 In strains of grateful joy resounded. 
 
 Hail I dauntless Prince, though far remov'd 
 From earthly scenes that pass and perish. 
 The land thy Royal Highness lov'd, 
 
 Thy memory will ever cherish. 
 May kings again in Britain reign, 
 
 And like thy sire adorn their station, 
 Oh ! may we see some prince like thee, 
 Arise to save our sinking nation. 
 
 Farewell, oh York ! renowned and great, 
 
 Long shall thy loss keen pangs awaken; 
 Oh ne'er from us, hy cruel fate, 
 Was kinder, braver hero taken.
 
 172 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 SONG. 
 
 FOR THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHUTTING OF THE GATES. 
 Air — " Attld Lang Syne." 
 
 The pealing bells — the cannon's roar, 
 
 That echo wakes around, 
 Proclaim the day renown'd of yore, 
 
 Dear to this hallowed ground, 
 When Perry's 'Prentice Boys stood forth 
 
 In freedom's honoured cause; 
 And by their deeds inspired the North 
 To fight for faith and laws. 
 
 Then Ulster's sons, with " swords and guns," 
 
 Came here in bold array, 
 And side by side, like brothers tried, 
 Fought till they gain'd the day. 
 
 Like Gideon's few, those heroes true 
 
 A mighty host laid low, 
 Who here had come to fight for Rome, 
 
 And Derry overthrow ! 
 But though fierce Gauls, to scale our Walls, 
 
 Combined with Irish foes; 
 Their efforts fail'd, full soon they quail'd 
 Beneath bold freemen's blow3. 
 
 Then England's Throne and Altar shone, 
 
 Their truth and light restored; 
 While mercy's sway held on its way, 
 And justice gained her sword.
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. 1 73 
 
 Thus Derry held triumphant out, 
 
 And Enniskillen town. 
 Where fought Fermanagh's yeomen stout, 
 
 And won des< rved renown; 
 From Foyle's fair shore to Erne's wavo 
 
 The No Surrender cry 
 Was echoed by these victors bravo. 
 Who made their foemen fly. 
 
 King William's name they did proclaim, 
 
 And fiock'd his ranks to join j 
 When boldly he to make us free, 
 in armour crossed the Jioyne. 
 
 The same revengeful, cruel creed, 
 
 Which Europe drenched with gore, 
 And caused our ancestors to bleed, 
 
 Is now at work once more; 
 A full ascendancy to gain, 
 And Protestants put down — 
 
 Disturb our Sovereign's peaceful reign, 
 
 An 1 undermine the Crown. 
 Jiut let us, like our sires of old, 
 
 On Israel's guide depend; 
 And should we treason's day behold, 
 lie will our cause defend.
 
 174 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 SONG. 
 
 ON THE REVIVAL OF ORANGEISM. 
 Air — " Nancy Dawson." 
 
 Come let us meet in love and: glee, 
 Ye Orange brethren, bold and free, 
 And toast in bumpers " three times three' 
 
 The Orange Institution. 
 May it again triumphant stand, 
 The shield of this our lovely laud, 
 In spite of that malignant band, 
 
 Who hate our Constitution. 
 Then let us meet, &c. 
 
 Think on the year of " Ninety-eight," 
 When thousands rose against the State, 
 What did their sanguine hopes defeat t 
 
 The Orange Institution. 
 For in defence of Britain's Crown, 
 Our Orange yeomen of renown 
 Put the insulting rebels down, 
 
 And saved our Constitution. 
 
 Soon as the Orange system spread 
 The Popish persecution fled, 
 And disaffection hid her head, 
 
 Check' d by our Institution.
 
 HISTORIOAI SOB I /5 
 
 Peace was restor'd to this fair Isle, 
 Secur'd by Freedom's cheering smile, 
 Thus Orangemen, from traitors vile, 
 Preserv'd our Constitution. 
 
 To counteract, by valour sound, 
 All hostile plots that might abound, 
 Men true and brave did wisely found 
 
 Tbe Orange Institution. 
 Erected on a basis sure, 
 To keep us and our rights secure, 
 And guard from foes, of faith impure, 
 
 The Crown and Constitution. 
 Then let us meet, &c. 
 
 THE CRIMSON BANNER.' 
 
 Aiu— " Boytte Water." 
 
 Behold the crimson banner float 
 
 O'er yonder turrets hoary; 
 It tells of days of mighty note, 
 
 And Derry's deathless glory; 
 When her brave sons undaunted stood, 
 
 Embattled to defend her, 
 Indignant stemm'd oppression's flood, 
 
 And sung out " No Surrender !" 
 
 ♦ Ogle M. Gowan, Esq., of Canada, olaimatobe the author of tins 
 which the people of berry always considered had been written by tlio late 
 ael Blacker, of Carrick.
 
 176 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 Old Derry's walls were firm and strong, 
 
 Well fenced in every quarter — 
 Each frowning bastion grim along, 
 
 With culverin and mortar; 
 But Derry had a surer guard 
 
 Than all that art could lend her, 
 Her 'Prentice hearts, the. gates who harr'd, 
 
 And sung out " No Surrender !" 
 
 On came the foe, in bigot ire, 
 
 And fierce the assault was given, 
 By shot and shell, 'mid streams of fire, 
 
 Her fated roofs were riven; 
 But baffled was the tyrant's wrath, 
 
 And vain his hope to bend her, 
 For still 'mid famine, fire, and death, 
 
 She sung out " No Surrender !" 
 
 Again, when treason madden'd round, 
 
 And rebel hordes were swarming, 
 Were Derry's sons the foremost found 
 
 For king and country arming; 
 Forth, forth they rush'd at honour's call, 
 
 From age to boyhood tender, 
 Again to man their virgin Wall, 
 
 And sing out " No Surrender !" 
 
 Loug may the crimson banner wave, 
 A meteor streaming airy, 
 
 Portentous of the free and brave 
 Who man the walls of Derry;
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. 177 
 
 And Derry's sons alike defy 
 
 Pope, traitor, or pretender, 
 And peal to Heaven their Prentice cry, 
 
 Their patriot — " No Surrender !" 
 
 SOXG. 
 
 ADDRESSED TO THE PROTESTANTS OF IRELAND. 
 Am — " God save the Queen." 
 
 Protestants, free from guile, 
 Guardians of Erin's Isle, 
 
 Loyal and true ; 
 Let nought your hearts divide, 
 From that Almighty guide, 
 Who through the foaming tide 
 
 Led Israel's few. 
 
 Pharoah and all his train 
 Could not that band detain, 
 
 On that great day; 
 And through the gloom of night 
 A flaming pillar bright, 
 Giving heart-cheering light, 
 
 Mark (1 out their way.
 
 178 HISTOEICAL SONGS. 
 
 Pharaoh pursued them there, 
 Haughty and proud his air, 
 
 Strong was his host: 
 Chariots and horses fine, 
 Brightly in trappings shine, 
 But hy the arm divine, 
 
 All soon were lost. 
 
 So shall it ever be 
 With each vain enemy 
 
 That may arise 
 To resist Heaven's will ; 
 Vengeance awaits him still ; 
 God, from his holy hill, 
 
 Rules earth and skies. 
 
 Thus, too, in future days, 
 Heaven again will raise 
 
 A mighty hand ) 
 Nations, with one accord, 
 May all unsheath the sword, 
 But His unerring word 
 
 Ever shall stand.
 
 \| SONGS. 
 
 179 
 
 LH8I BIEED TO GREAT BRITAIN, BEFORE THE SURRENDER OF EN : 
 GLORIOUS CONSTITUTION WAS EFFECTED. 
 
 Air—" The Jtrl I left behind me." 
 
 Great Britain, empress of the sea, 
 
 By wooden walls surrounded, 
 Which oft have made thy foes give way, 
 
 And all their hopes confounded; 
 High on the throne of fame, full blown, 
 
 With many trophies crowned, 
 You sit supreme, the sovereign dame 
 
 Of nations long renowned. 
 
 Beneath thy sceptre plenty smiles, 
 
 And commerce spreads her pinions. 
 Ships trade to tlio remotest isles, 
 
 Throughout thy vast dominions; 
 Here knowledge grows and money flo\vs > 
 
 The heart of man delighting; 
 Religion bright diffuses light, 
 
 The soul to bliss inviting. 
 
 •o- 
 
 Yet, long thou wast the blinded sluvu 
 
 Of Papal usurpation, 
 Thy genius buried in the grave 
 
 Of priestly domination;
 
 180 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 Thy muse then slept, or silent wept, 
 While learning, persecuted, 
 
 Affrighted fled, and in its stead, 
 Darkness the land polluted. 
 
 But when the Reformation's sun, 
 
 On Europe long benighted, 
 With renovating lustre shone, 
 
 And clouded reason lighted — 
 Before its rays dark error's maze 
 
 Fast from thy shores receded, 
 And Christians broke the galling yoke 
 
 Which thy renown impeded. 
 
 The Pope, enrag'd, then strove in vain, 
 
 By excommunication, 
 His lost ascendancy to gain, 
 
 And overawe the nation j 
 But martyrs true, with death in view, 
 
 The Gospel cause defended, 
 And by their zeal made truth prevail, 
 
 And Rome's dominion ended. 
 
 In vain proud France and haughty Spain, 
 
 Against thy peace united, 
 Their fleets were shattered on the main, 
 
 And all their prospects blighted. 
 No foreign host could touch thy coast, 
 
 By Providence protected, 
 And nations proud soon to thee bow'd, 
 
 And thy decrees respected.
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 181 
 
 What country can such heroes name, 
 
 By sea and land victorious; 
 Where'er they go they rise in fame 
 
 By deeds of valour glorious. 
 When danger calls, " thy wooden walls" 
 
 Appear in warlike motion; 
 Kingdom and isle thee justly style 
 
 Great " Empress of the ocean." 
 
 SOXG. 
 
 FOR THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE M H ' I 
 Aik — " Boy ne Water." 
 
 Hail! dawn of freedom, brightest day 
 
 In Erin's martial pages, 
 Thy lustre sheds a glorious ray, 
 
 And shall through future ages; 
 On thee the Prince of Orange brave, 
 
 From Gallic usurpation, 
 Which aim'd our country to enslave, 
 
 Preservd this Irish nation, 
 
 The despot James, with tyrant hand 
 
 Our charters abrogated, 
 And Rome's religion in the land 
 
 Would soon have reinstated. 
 Q
 
 182 HISTOEICAL SONGS. 
 
 Fierce persecution rag'd around, 
 Whilst savage innovators, 
 
 Who made destruction dire abound. 
 Were Erin's legislators. 
 
 The patriotic flame that fired 
 
 With dauntless resolution 
 Fair Ulster's sons, whose deeds conspir'd 
 
 To crown the Revolution, 
 Had strove in vain to break the chain 
 
 Of tyranny asunder, 
 Had William not, through battle hot, 
 
 Directed Britain's thunder. 
 
 And many a hero fell that day 
 
 At Boyne's immortal river, 
 From domineering Papal sway 
 
 To set us free for ever; 
 To emulate their actions great, 
 
 Led by their bright example, 
 Let us prepare, should foemen dare 
 
 Upon our rights to trample. 
 
 Full soon the jar of civil war 
 
 May shake the British nation, 
 When Whigs untrue too late will rue 
 
 Their cringing legislation; 
 The Orange band for faith and land 
 
 On heavenly aid depending, 
 Then firm must join, as at the Boyne, 
 
 And fight with hearts unbending.
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. ] S3 
 
 Though gloomy clouds at present lour 
 
 Around our Constitution, 
 As in Tyrconnell's day of power 
 
 liei'oro the Revolution: 
 The statesmen hase who would efface 
 
 Our laws, by bigots aided, 
 May also fail now to prevail, 
 
 And skulk from place degraded. 
 
 THE Oh'IGJX OF OBAKEISM/ 
 
 Ala — " Lisnagadc ." 
 
 When traitors vile, in Erin's Isle, 
 
 To disaffection prone; 
 Without a cause despised the laws, 
 
 And turbulent had grown. 
 In bands came forth throughout the North, 
 
 By night in strong array, 
 Dark deeds to do the land which through 
 
 Produced extreme dismay. 
 
 'Twas then a few good men and true, 
 
 At Dyan, in Tyrone, 
 Resolved to stand for life and land, 
 
 The Altar and tho Tlirone. 
 
 '■' ut end of Songs.
 
 184 
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 In brotherhood their vows renew'd 
 
 Aggression to repel, 
 Their homesteads shield, and take the field, 
 
 Insurgents base to quell. 
 
 And when their foes against them rose, 
 
 Well armed with pike and gun, 
 They them assail'd, and soon prevail'd , 
 
 And made their bravest run. 
 At Diamond fight they put to flight 
 
 The whole marauding band, 
 Who stood prepared, and long had dared 
 
 Before to forward stand. 
 
 In " Ninety-eight," against the state, 
 
 When thousands had rebelled, 
 And civil war extending far, 
 
 A time dominion held. 
 The yeomen then, brave Orangemen, 
 
 Defended Church and Crown; 
 Undaunted stood, and shed their blood 
 
 To put rebellion down. 
 
 And if again green Erin's bane 
 
 Fell treason should abound, 
 Soon at their post, a valiant host 
 
 Would Orangemen be found. 
 Though some may blame, their very name 
 
 Domestic traitors fear; 
 And civil war not long will mar 
 
 The land when they appear.
 
 HISTORICAL SO 
 
 135 
 
 Written oil reaJing 1 1 Annals of Irish Popery, his History of the Siege 
 
 of Londonderry and Defence of Enniskillen, and his volume of Historical 
 Poetry, published between the years 1314 and 188 
 
 Aie — " Auld lang xym . 
 
 Oh ! could I, Homer like, indite 
 
 Sublime heroic lays, 
 My faculties should all unite 
 
 In singing Graham's praise; 
 Who, undismay'd by threat' ning foot, 
 
 Has faithfully reveal'd 
 The worth, the woes, and deeds of those 
 Which time from us conceal'd. 
 
 His pages true bring to our view 
 
 The actions of the brave, 
 Who fought of old, like lions bold, 
 Our liberty to save. 
 
 His spirit-stirring lays revive 
 
 Old Londonderry's fame, 
 And keep a martial flame alive, 
 
 As they her heroes name: 
 Touch'd by his pen, the valiant men 
 
 Who kept her free arise 
 In fancy bright, and in the fight 
 The cry of famine dies. 
 
 These strains of truth the rising youth. 
 
 And parents grave, resound, 
 And thus are taught, who fearless fought, 
 When war rag'd all around.
 
 186 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 Gainst faithless foe who long lay low, 
 
 But rises now again, 
 His faithful page might all engage 
 
 Their country to maintain; 
 Who then that fears succeeding years 
 
 The nation may enslave, 
 The man should slight who thus would write 
 To save the wise an d hrave ? 
 
 But Graham finds that narrow miuds 
 
 Distorted all things' view, 
 And envy vile could never smile 
 On those whose hearts are true. 
 
 Not those alone who England's throne 
 
 And Britain's Church would smite, 
 But hollow friends, for selfish ends, 
 
 His laurel fair would blight; 
 One says his zeal for public weal 
 
 Breaks out with flame too bright, 
 It scorches those who fear their foes 
 And would not boldly fight. 
 
 That enmity should secret bo 
 
 Half measures still are wise; 
 To win the field 'tis wise to yield, 
 And he is safe who flies, 
 
 Weak statesmen may to Rome give way, 
 
 Expediency their guide, 
 Lest civil war should Erin mar, 
 
 And spread through Britain wide.
 
 IIISTOUICAL SONGS. 187 
 
 Each passing year some boon, through fear, 
 
 Give up to bigots base, 
 Who Church and Crown would trample down, 
 And cover with disgrace. 
 
 Not so our sires, whose glory fires 
 
 The breast of Graham brave, 
 Behav'd of old, but Rome controll'd, 
 And fought our rights to save. 
 
 Time yet will tell the tale full well, 
 
 Whose mind is weak or wise; 
 He who would stand for life and land, 
 
 Or he whom foes despise — 
 The man who ne'er would shrink, through fear, 
 
 From guarding faith and laws; 
 Or he who may, by giving way, 
 Seek popular applause, 
 
 Another age than this more sage, 
 
 Will honour's tribute pay 
 To him when gone, who stood alone 
 On many a stormy day.
 
 188 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 SOXG, 
 
 A CALL TO ERIX, IN' THE STYLE OF AX IRISH MELODY. 
 Air — " Oh Erin, my country." 
 
 Oh, Erin, awake from thy dreams of delusion, 
 
 And shake off the chains which thy freedom enthral; 
 Too long agitation has wrought thy confusion, 
 
 And rous'd thee to strife at the demagogue's call : 
 Too long have Rome's Priests and her lay agitators, 
 
 Been forging strong fetters thy sons to enslave, 
 And making hase rehels and turbulent traitors 
 
 Of free-horn Irishmen, generous and brave. 
 
 Once thou wast rich and a prosperous nation, 
 
 For virtue and friendship deservedly fam'd, 
 Exempt from the terrors of mob legislation, 
 
 Aud nourishing commerce thy greatness proclaim'd. 
 The murderer now to the law bids defiance, 
 
 The midnight marauder spreads anarchy wild, 
 Man in his door neighbour can place no reliance, 
 
 And order and peace from thy shores are exil'd. 
 
 Thus madden' d by Jesuits' poisonous chalice, 
 The Pope's men no longer contented remain j 
 
 But bigotry, fierce persecution, and malice 
 
 Inflame their dark bosoms, and Gver them reign
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 189 
 
 The Protestant, rous'd by aggression, half frantic, 
 At viewing the lawless his country despoil, 
 
 Departs in despair o'er the gloomy Atlantic, 
 Forsaking for ever his dear native soil. 
 
 The Scriptures that tell us of eternal salvation, 
 
 And man, erring man, in religion renews, 
 The prelates of Rome, to their flocks' ruination, 
 
 Withhold or pervert them to suit their own views. 
 Hence vain superstition and groundless tradition, 
 
 With penance and masses unmeaning and vile, 
 For faith unpolluted are hero substituted, 
 
 And crimes most inhuman thy annals defile. 
 
 By nature endowed with the richest resources, 
 
 Our soil to improve and our trade to extend, 
 Here rivers and lakes, in their long winding courses, 
 
 East, west, north, and south to the ocean descend. 
 The land's fair and fertile— the climate is healthy — 
 
 No poisonous reptiles or monsters are found, 
 And soon might our Isle become great, if not wealthy, 
 
 Should discord and bigotry cease to abound.
 
 190 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 SONG. 
 
 INSCRIBED TO THE CONSERVATIVE LADIES OF DERRY,* 
 
 Who, on the 18th December, 1839, renewed the colours captured from the 
 French invaders, in one of the skirmishes that occurred during the memor- 
 able siege. 
 
 Air — " The Lass o' Gowrie." 
 
 Hail to old Derry's (laughters fair, 
 Who proudly in her glory share, 
 And now a part so nobly bear 
 
 In freedom's celebration ! 
 The Colours bv their hands renew'd 
 Shall be with deep emotion view'd 
 On this fam'd day which James subdued, 
 
 And saved our faith and nation. 
 
 These Banners bright recall to mind 
 When ruthless foes — fierce bigots blind, 
 'Gainst Londonderry stout combin'd, 
 
 In thousands had collected; 
 And how her sons, a faithful band, 
 Rush'd forth and fought them ou the Strand, 
 And from the French these trophies grand 
 
 Secured, and here erected. 
 
 Meantime, while battle rag'd around, 
 And famine dire destructive frown'd 
 Here female fortitude was found 
 
 Triumphantly appearing; 
 
 * See Note at end of Songs.
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. 191 
 
 Like Amazonian dames of old, 
 Through sights appalliug to hehold, 
 Undaunted stood these matrons bold, 
 
 The men to conflict cheering. 
 
 Babes yet unborn shall bless the day; 
 The 'Prentice Boys commenced the fray 
 And caus'd thefocmen to give way, 
 
 With dauntless resolution. 
 The valour by these heroes shown, 
 Now all historians must own, 
 To Britain Great preserv'd her Throne 
 
 And glorious Constitution. 
 
 But human valour had in vain 
 The siege attempted to sustair, 
 And liberty and laws maintain, 
 
 When Derry was invaded, 
 Had not Ills hand who caus'd the waves 
 To prove the proud Egyptians' graves. 
 Biscomritted Rome's cruel slaves, 
 
 And Protestants then aided. 
 
 The parents sha 11 with pious care 
 
 Unto their children this declare, 
 
 And young and old in praise and pray'r 
 
 Their thanks to him will render, 
 Who when that hope had almost flown, 
 And seem'd our city overthrown, 
 Ilis mighty power to save mado known. 
 
 And prov'd our 61168' defender.
 
 192 
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 SONG. 
 
 FOB THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF WATEBLOO. 
 Air — " The Wounded Hussar." 
 
 Let each British soldier, whose heart pants for glory, 
 
 With laurel-deck'd brow, hail this glorious day, 
 Which witness'd a battle, unequalled in story, 
 
 And gave peace to Europe, long fill'd with dismay. 
 Till time leaves this world envelop'd in flame, 
 
 The deeds of the Waterloo conquerors brave, 
 Still brightly will shine on the annals of fame, 
 
 And rouse British valour true freedom to 6ave. 
 
 Both armies that morning to conquer asp iring, 
 
 And boldly determin'd against giving way, 
 Advanced to the conflict, their guns briskly firing, 
 
 And soon hot and bloody commenced the affray. 
 The Cuirassiers, cased in their armour of steel, 
 
 The lines of the British oft strove to break through, 
 But our heavy cavalry back made them wheel, 
 
 Repuls'd still with slaughter by these heroes true. 
 
 Then Wellington, Picton, and Uxbridge undaunted, 
 With their gallant soldiers, stood fast on the field, 
 
 Against proud Napoleon, who haughtily vaunted 
 He would cause the force of Great Britain to yield.
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 193 
 
 But though he commanded the chosen of France, 
 Superior in numhers to our heroes true, 
 
 Unshaken against them our troops did advance, 
 Resolv'd all to die or their foes to subdue. 
 
 As chief of the leaders to England devoted, 
 
 Who gain'd fame immortal on that dreadful day, 
 Great Picton and Ponsonby fearless were noted, 
 
 For oft-times compelling the foe to give way, 
 But cover'd with glory they fell, undismay'd, 
 
 Where thousands lay dying or dead on the plain, 
 The grave of the victors with laurel arrayed, 
 
 Their lot was to fight for and valiantly gain. 
 
 The fate of the battle was long undecided, 
 
 At length Bonaparte thought the field was his own, 
 And sent forth his troops by tried officers guided, 
 
 But at that fierce charge he beheld them o'erthrown. 
 To crown his confusion, the Prussians so brave, 
 
 Led forward by Blucher, approach'd within view, 
 Then routed, he hasten'd a remnant to save, 
 
 And left to the British far-fam'd Waterloo. 
 
 This glorious victory happily ended 
 
 A war most destructive and dismal to see, 
 
 Which through most of Europe fierco ravago extended, 
 Great Britain alone from its scourge being free ; 
 
 But thanks bo to Him that preserved England's Crown, 
 Who rais'd np great Wellington, prudent and brave, 
 
 To put the usurper of monarchy down, 
 
 And Europe from bloodshed and anarchy save.
 
 194 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 SONG. 
 
 ffOR THE ANNIVERSARY Off THE RELIEF OF DERRY IN 1689. 
 AlK — " Rise, Sons of William Rise." 
 
 Swell high the grateful lay ! 
 Ever hail the glorious day 
 Which made the foe, subdued, give way> 
 And Berry's triumph crown'd, 
 Effected by the true and brave, 
 Who rather chose au honoured grave, 
 Than yield to Rome's proud sceptred slave, 
 Who fiercely on them frown'd. 
 Then let each gallant son 
 Of those who freedom nohly won 
 Think on the deeds which they have done, : 
 And emulate their fame. 
 
 Greece or Rome, of classic fame, 
 
 Cannot braver heroes name 
 
 Than those who battled to proclaim 
 
 Fair Londonderry free. 
 Midst war and famine view them stand 
 Unflinching, a devoted band, 
 Till Heav'n, with interposing hand, 
 
 Compell'd their foes to flee. 
 Then let each gallant son, &c.
 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 France sent forth troops in vain 
 The crownless monarch to sustain 
 Who hop'd that, should he Berry gain, 
 
 To re-ascend the Throne. 
 But when the fatal hoom gave way 
 To Browning, on this jo) T ful day, 
 The tyrant felt, with deep dismay, 
 
 His prospect bright had flown. 
 Then let each gallant son, &c. 
 
 Shades of the mighty dead ! 
 Whilst upon the ground we tread, 
 Where for our liberties ye bled, 
 
 And conquer'd here of yore, 
 The cause which fired for England's weal 
 Your valiant hearts with martyrs' zeal 
 Shall not to us in vain appeal, 
 
 Should foemen rise once more. 
 Then let each gallant sou, &c. 
 
 195
 
 196 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 GREAT BRITAIN'S GLORY. 
 
 Occasioned by tbe Federal Government of the Northern States of America 
 yielding to the demand made for reparation by the British Cabinet, for the 
 insult offered to our national flag by Captain Wilkes, of the San Jacinto, 
 in the affair of the Royal Mail steamer Trent. 
 
 Air — " The British Grenadiers." 
 
 Hurrah ! Great Britain's glory 
 
 Shall never tarnished he; 
 Her people, fam'd in story, 
 
 The fearless and the free, 
 Can still maintain without a stain, 
 
 Her flag hy land and sea — 
 Make nations know they fear no foe, 
 
 And cannot conquered he. 
 
 The Yankees hoast and hluster 
 
 The " Britishers" to smash, 
 When they their men would muster, 
 
 Proved only vain and rash : 
 For at the sight of England's might 
 
 They soon hecame afraid, 
 Ate up their leek with aspect meek, 
 
 And Wilkes their scapegoat made. 
 
 Lord Palmerston to bully 
 
 These Democrats first sought — 
 His honoured name to sully — 
 
 How foolish such a thought !
 
 BISTOBIGAI SONGS. 19" 
 
 With calm disdain their threats insane 
 
 lie answered in a way 
 Which caused them soon to change their tune, 
 
 And his demand obey. 
 
 The gallant British navy, 
 
 The guardian of the deep, 
 Well arm'd with great guns heavy, 
 
 Their ships away to sweep, 
 Sailed for their coast, manned with a host 
 
 Of seamen tried and true; 
 While soldiers hrave, the briny wave 
 
 Cross'd o'er, them to subdue. 
 
 In Canada their boasting 
 
 Was met by Volunteers, 
 The Queen of England toasting. 
 
 With loud and hearty cheers. 
 There men abound of valour sound, 
 
 Quite able to repel 
 Invading foes, hy force of blows, 
 
 And home insurgents quell. 
 
 Now peace on doveliko pinions, 
 
 Benignant and serene, 
 O'er Britain's vast dominions 
 
 Soars with a smiling mien. 
 Tho cloud of war seen off afar, 
 
 But rose to disappear, 
 And prospects bright, to cheer our sight, 
 
 Beam forth with tho New Year. 
 
 Londonderry, 13th Jan., ISG2.
 
 ]98 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 AN IMPROMPTU SONG, 
 
 Occasioned by the nefarious attempt made by the Ribbonmen to overturn 
 the Railway Excursion Train, when proceeding homeward with the Earl of 
 Enniskillen, the Grand Master of the Orangemen of Ireland, and about 800 
 Protestants of every rank and denomination, belonging to the town of En- 
 niskillen and the surrounding district, on the evening of the 15th Sep- 
 tember, 1854.* 
 
 Air—" The Boyne Water." 
 
 Ye Protestants, sincere and true, 
 
 Throughout " this Irish nation," 
 Now render thanks with homage due, 
 
 In grateful adoration, 
 To Him who reigns in Heaven above, 
 
 And o'er the earth for ever — 
 The God of mercy, truth, and love, 
 
 Who can from death deliver. 
 
 A base, malignant Ribbon band, 
 
 With hellish malice fir'd — 
 These fiends, disgraceful to our land, 
 
 Had wickedly conspired 
 To slay old Enniskillen's chief — 
 
 The Orangemen's Grand Master — 
 Plunge fair Fermanagh all in grief 
 
 And ruinous disaster. 

 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. I'.)'.) 
 
 Fermanagh's sons and daughters fair, 
 
 To visit Londonderry, 
 Not apprehending any snare, 
 
 With hearts all blithe and merry, 
 Proceeded by the railway train, 
 
 The fifteenth of September — 
 A day which, while their lives remain, 
 
 They'll gratefully roraember. 
 
 For fiends in human shape had plann'd 
 
 Their total extirpation, 
 And, but for an Almighty hand, 
 
 Stretch'd forth for preservation, 
 Eight hundred Protestants, and more, 
 
 Of every rank and station, 
 Had never reached Lough Erne's shore, 
 
 But met assassination. 
 
 In vain the wicked raise their voice, 
 
 And plot with deadly malice, 
 The Lord still reigns ! — let earth rejoice — 
 
 In cot as well as palace, 
 All who His sovereign will obey, 
 
 And seek for His direction, 
 He'll prove their shield, by night and day— 
 
 Their comfort and protection.
 
 200 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 THE MARCH OF LIBERTY. 
 
 A SONG OCCASIONED BY THE FLIGHT OF HIS HOLINESS THE POPE 
 FROM ROME, IN THE YEAR 1848.* 
 
 Air — " The King of the Cannihal Islands." 
 
 Behold the mighty Pope of Rome, 
 Now driven from his native home, 
 Sent forth a wanderer to roam, 
 
 His very life in danger. 
 The holder of St. Peter's key, 
 Whom monarchs hastened to obey, 
 O'er kingdoms ruling in his day, 
 And claiming universal sway, 
 Is hurled from his regal throne, 
 His crown remov'd, his power gone, 
 Left in extremity alone 
 
 And helpless as a stranger. 
 Hail, potent liberty and light ! 
 Which can each despot proud affright, 
 And freedom, man's undoubted right, 
 Extend through every nation. 
 
 The days of serfdom have gone by, 
 When haughty men with scornful eye, 
 Could make his fellow prostrate lie, 
 And on his body trample. 

 
 HISTORICAL SONGS. 201 
 
 The terrors of the world unseen 
 Were used ambition vile to screen; 
 This engine, terrible and keen, 
 Could change at will tbe passing scene, 
 Till truth and lioht come on tbe stajre. 
 With crime and darkness war to wage. 
 And in despite of tyrant's rage, 
 Display'd a brigbt example, 
 
 Hail, potent liberty, &c. 
 
 Througb Europe wide, from end to end, 
 Wild revolutions now extend, 
 Compelling monarchies to bend 
 
 And shake to their foundation. 
 The foremost in this warlike dance 
 Was democratic, restless France; 
 Iler sons, with bayonet, sword, and lance, 
 Against their sovereign did advance; 
 And, though a prince of great renown, 
 Deprived him quickly of his crown, 
 And throne and monarchy put down 
 
 From lofty elevation. 
 
 Hail, potent liberty, «.tc. 
 
 But while convulsed are other lands, 
 The British throne unshaken stands; 
 Upheld by hearts which nerve strong hands, 
 
 Victoria reigns victorious. 
 And why ? Although her statesmen vain 
 Would Pope and Popery sustain, 
 The Bible, breaking error's chain, 
 Is read throughout her wide domain;
 
 202 HISTORICAL SONGS. 
 
 Before it Babylon mustfall, 
 
 And wicked nations, great and small, 
 
 Until triumphant over all 
 
 Will shine the Gospel glorious. 
 Hail, potent liberty and light ! 
 Which can each despot proud affright, 
 And freedom, man's undoubted right, 
 Extend through every nation. 

 
 AGKICULTUIUL SOXGS. 
 
 SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH. 
 
 A SONQ WRITTEN FOR THE RAMELTON FARMING SOCIETY.* 
 Ala — " Long Life and success to the Farmer.'' 
 
 Success to tho plough, let our motto bo now, 
 
 Throughout this green " Isle of the Ocean;" 
 So forth let us stand, and unite, heart and hand, 
 
 To keep this great engine in motion. 
 Our land, if well till'd, and our grain not distill'd, 
 
 Would feed our immense population, 
 And England supply, and not cause her to buy 
 The produce of some other nation. 
 
 May plough, spade, and spindle, fresh energy kindle, 
 
 Till each idle hand finds employment; 
 Then pleasure and peace would with plenty increase, 
 And all feel of bliss tho enjoyment. 
 
 Where heather and rushes, or rough bramble bushes, 
 
 Defaced many thousands of acres, 
 Good crops now forth springing, abundanco are bringing, 
 
 To comfort our hardy soil-breakers, 
 The plough and tho spade, by the husbandman sway'd, 
 
 When skill'd in tho earth's cultivation, 
 Tho wilderness bleak, fair and fertilo can make, 
 
 Beyond tho most high expectation. 
 
 May plough, Bpade, and spindle, fee, 
 
 :• al . iil uf SuugB.
 
 204 AGRICULTURAL SONGS. 
 
 The lords of the soil, and the tenants who toil, 
 
 Should still be in friendship united; 
 Improvement their aim, till each field they reclaim, 
 
 Before by sterility blighted. 
 Should landlords abound, like the few here around, 
 
 Improvement in culture to nourish, 
 Our trade would revive, and all classes soou thrive, 
 
 And peace and prosperity flourish. 
 
 May plough, spade, and spindle, &c. 
 
 SONG. 
 
 WRITTEN FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NORTH-WEST 
 
 OF IRELAND FARMING SOCIETY, HELD IN STRARANE ON FRIDAY. 
 
 THE 20TH DAY OF OCTOEER, 1848. 
 
 AlR — " Sprig of Shillelagh and Shamrock so Green." 
 
 From Bann to Lough Erne, from Foyle to the Boyne, 
 Cemented by friendship, come let us now join — 
 
 A faithful, a zealous, intelligent band. 
 Let nobleman, baronet, merchant, and squire — 
 Each burning with ardent, philanthropic fire — 
 With farmer, mechanic, and labourer, too, 
 All rally together, like Irishmen true, 
 
 In regenerating our dear native land. 
 
 The Press it will aid in this brilliant career, 
 Excite to exertion — encourage — on cheer 
 In the glorious work of improving the soil.
 
 AGRICULTURAL SONGS. 
 
 Industry and order will hand-in-hand go; 
 Peace, comfort, and plenty, abundantly flow; 
 The poor-rates decrease, from employing the poor, 
 And penury fly from the cottager's door, 
 Whilst all will eujoy the reward of their toil. 
 
 Let each man his shoulder apply to the wheel, 
 And onward keep moving, nor wearisome feel, 
 
 Though fruitless the labour appear may a while: 
 Make mountain, and slobland, and marsh fertile grow, 
 They'll labour repay, though the yield may be slow. 
 Nor let the deep sea bring its fish to our shore, 
 Without gaining wealth from that ne'er-failing store, 
 
 To raise from prostration our "'Emerald Isle." 
 
 No nation in Europe might greater become, 
 Nor less be disturbed by the bugle or drum, 
 
 Than E:'in, should Irishmen only agree, 
 Her boundless resources of wealth to explore — 
 Make that their endeavour and care evermore; 
 Her fisheries, mines, and her waterfalls grand, 
 If worked, would soon give us a prosperous land, 
 
 Supporting the happy, the brave, and the free. 
 
 To " live and let live'' be the motto henceforth 
 Through life carried out by each landlord of worth, 
 
 Adjusting his rent to the Corn Laws' repeal: 
 Encouraging tenants, although but at will, 
 In bog-land reclaiming, by labour and skill; 
 Then landlord and tenant, with mutual good faith, 
 Each other would guard in strict friendship till death, 
 
 And neither in keeping his contract would fail. 
 
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 206 AGEICULTDRAL SONGS. 
 
 The soil of old Erin, if eultur'd with care, 
 Would sustenance give us, and plenty to spare, 
 
 To send forth our commerce and wealth to extend. 
 Large vessels, well laden with merchandise rare, 
 Would sail to our ports, and from thence produce bear; 
 The hum of the busy be heard all around, 
 And happiness, peace, and contentment be found, 
 
 On Erin's exertions to quickly attend. 
 
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 SONG. 
 
 WRITTEN ON VIEWING THE EXHIBITION OF THE STRABANE FARM- 
 ING SOCIETY, IN 1848.* 
 
 Air — " Merrily Danced the Quaker." 
 
 While others are intent on war, 
 The scourge of every nation, 
 We, at Strabane, prefer the plan 
 
 Of rural renovation. 
 Improving stock, each well-bred flock, 
 
 On hill and valley grazing, 
 Delights the eye, when passing by, 
 Of all upon them gazing. 
 
 Then till the land with steady hand, 
 
 Forget not thorough draining, 
 Green crops, good grain, by it you'll gain, 
 Both man and beast sustaining.
 
 AGRICULTURAL SONGS. 207 
 
 Banks down may go, and merchants, though 
 
 Once rich and high in station, 
 From Fortune's wheel reverse may feel, 
 
 And come to ruination. 
 But farmers who their duty do, 
 
 And spade and plough keep going, 
 The stream of wealth, to cheer their health, 
 
 Will for them still he flowing. 
 Then till the land, &c. 
 
 The landlord's pride, if true and tried, 
 
 When in his carriage driving:, 
 Should always be, in country free, 
 
 To see his tenants thriving:. 
 A yeoman hold will law uphold, 
 
 Defying disaffection, 
 For Queen and State, 'gainst traitor's hate, 
 
 Be still a sure protection. 
 Then till the land, &c 
 
 SONG. 
 
 FOR TUE T1RKEERAN FARMING SOCIETY.* 
 Am — " The Glorious First of August.'' 
 
 Come let us, with the opening year, 
 Like brothers ono another cheer, 
 To onward speed the plough's career 
 The earth in cultivating.
 
 208 AGRICULTURAL SONGS. 
 
 Tirkeeran, foremost in the field, 
 Maintains its place, and scorns to yield; 
 Each ploughman here, with courage steel'd, 
 Seems eager for competing. 
 
 The gentry hrave, our pride and "boast, 
 Are ever with us at their post— 
 The leaders of a peaceful host, 
 
 All for the prize contending. 
 From Fountain-hill to Faughan hanks, 
 Stout-hearted farmers swell our ranks, 
 Whose skill in culture merits thanks, 
 
 With lahour science blending. 
 
 Oh, 'tis a cheering sight to see, 
 Some twenty ploughmen full of glee, 
 With ploughs well-mounted on the lea, 
 
 The signal-sound awaiting, 
 The trying contest to hegin, 
 And view them, midst the rural din, 
 Contend the silver cup to win, 
 
 Bright hope each breast elating. 
 
 Glendermott blithe, and Faughanvale, 
 Where Spring's first flow'rets scent the gale, 
 With any district, hill and dale, 
 
 Can vie for cultivation. 
 Then let us fill to " Speed the plough," 
 Care here to-night shall cloud no brow, 
 And may the land we live in now 
 
 Still claim our veneration.
 
 AGRICULTURAL SONGS. 209 
 
 SONG. 
 
 FOR THE KENNAUGHT FARMING SOCIETY. 
 
 Am, — " Garryowtn." 
 
 The swift wheels of time, in their silent career, 
 Have brought round the day that assembles us here, 
 The laurel to place on the proud victor's brow, 
 And drink, in full bumpers, " Success to the Plough." 
 Each ploughman undaunted, who enters the field, 
 Contends for the victory, scorning to yield; 
 But when the sharp contest is finally o'er, 
 Like brothers, in friendship they meet as before. 
 Then let us together in harmony now 
 Fill up for the toast of " Success to the Plough'' 
 In hope till the land, and in hope the seed sow, 
 And may no good farmer despondency know. 
 
 The vallies of Kennaught, so fertile and fair, 
 When well cultivated with skill and with care, 
 Of wheat, oats, and barley, a yield will bring forth, 
 Unequalled by any rich vale in the North. 
 The Swift river Roe* may for beauty contend 
 With Bann, Boyne, or Shannon; and for a true friend, 
 Brave men and chaste damsels, bly the, handsome, and free. 
 Surpassed Aughanloo and Myroe cannot be. 
 Then let us, together, &c. 
 
 The railway, with Derry connecting Coleraine, 
 Some thousands of acres for tillage will gain,
 
 210 AGBICULTUBAL SONGS 
 
 Of slobland, reclaimed from the flow of the tide, 
 And make Limavady of Erin the pride. 
 Here money and food shall in plenty abound, 
 And work, at good wages, for all will be found; 
 Prosperity, pleasure, and happiness hring, 
 And farmers contented and joyously sing, 
 Then let us together, &c. 
 
 The Most Nohle Marquis, the lord of the soil, 
 From lofty Benbradagh to shore of Lough Foyle, 
 Has " Live and let live" proved his motto to be, 
 With landlord and tenant, each in his degree. 
 His health we will drink, and the landlords around, 
 Who have for their tenantry cheapened the ground, 
 That still in their places our farmers may stand, 
 And thrive, in despite of free trade, in the land. 
 Then let us together, &c. 
 
 Magilligan rocks, and the fam'd Tamlaghtard, 
 Where long lived sage Graham, of Derry the bard, 
 For picturesque beauties delighting the eye, 
 With landscapes much noted, may fearlessly vie. 
 Finlagan, Bovevagh, and rich Drumachose, 
 With hilly Balteagh united to those, 
 Could furnish some thousands of yeomanry true, 
 As ever the sword of the patriot drew. 
 
 Then let us together in harmony dow 
 Fill up for the toast of " Success to the Plough ;" 
 In hope till the land, and in hope the seed sow, 
 And may no good farmer despondency know.
 
 AGRJCl.-LTl-RAl. SONGS. U 1 1 
 
 SONG. 
 
 FOR THE CUMBER AND BANAGHER FARMING SOCIETY. 
 
 AIR— " Pavdeen O'llafferty.'' 
 
 Cumber and Banagher Farming Society 
 lias in its bounds great extent and variety ; 
 Boast may of mountain, of valley, and sbady glen. 
 Matrons, and maidens, and bonest true-bearted men. 
 Here, in wild beauty, tbe fam'd Faughan rises, 
 A clear, rapid river, the angler mucb prizes, 
 Flows to the Foyle, while along its fair banks are seen 
 The oak, ash, and elm, the fir-tree and holly green. 
 Cumber and Banagher Farming Society 
 Has in its bounds great extent and variety ; 
 Boast may of mountain, of valley, and shady glen, 
 Matrons, and maidens, and honest true-hearted men. 
 
 Gentlemen hero, of an honour'd and ancient race, 
 Loving their country, and wishing it health and peace ; 
 '• Live and let live" make their motto from sire to son, 
 Cheering their tenants through life as they journey on. 
 Aid in reclaiming the hitherto barren soil, 
 That it at last may reward unremitting toil ; 
 Give to the labourer constant employment still, 
 And in homo pleasure have comfort and joy ;it will. 
 
 Climber and Uanagher, &0.
 
 212 
 
 AGRICULTURAL SONGS. 
 
 Here sons of farmers the land with the plough can till, 
 Seek the first place as the furrows they turn with skill, 
 Each from his rival upon the appointed day, 
 Earnestly striving to bear the reward away. 
 But with the contest each feeling but friendship dies, 
 All join in cheering the victor who wins the prize ; 
 Blissful tranquillity thus to each breast restored, 
 Happy together they meet at the social board. 
 
 Cumber and Banagher, &c. 
 
 Prosperous union, how pleasant it is to see 
 Landlord and tenant so cordial as here agree, 
 Confidence mutual them binding in bonds of iove, 
 Thus they together may wisely the land improve. 
 May this Society long such communion know, 
 Still more extended and more beneficial grow, 
 Making good green crops and grain appear all around, 
 That in the neighbourhood plenty may still abound. 
 Cumber and Banagher Farming Society 
 Has in its bounds great extent and variety ) 
 Boast may of mountain, of valley, and shady glen, 
 Matrons, and maidens, and honest true-hearted men.
 
 AGRICULTURAL SONGS. 
 
 213 
 
 AN [MPBOMPTU SONG. 
 
 WRITTEN FOR THE ANNUAL PLOUGHING-MATCH OF THE COLERAINE 
 
 FARMING SOCIETY. 
 
 Air — " My ain kind dearie, O." 
 
 Once more we meet, a peaceful "band 
 
 Of men who live by labour, 0, 
 To plough with skill our fertile land, 
 
 Each rivalling his neighbour, 0, 
 Seek here to-day to bear away 
 
 The highest prize awarded, 0; 
 Right fairly won for work best done, 
 
 As such by all regarded, 0. 
 
 When measured off has been the ground, 
 
 Each ploughman takes his station, 0, 
 With steady eye, his plough to ply, 
 
 And merit approbation, 0. 
 The Judges stand, with rule in hand, 
 
 Inspecting each division, 0, 
 Resolved that they will give fair play, 
 
 And make a just decision, 0. 
 
 For ploughmen skill'd, and horses strong. 
 When met for competition, 0, 
 
 Coleraine the foremost stands among, 
 With laudable ambition, 0.
 
 214 AGR1CULTTJRAI. SONGS. 
 
 Our gentry true, and farmers, too, 
 
 Can cope with any others, 0; 
 Still may we be in country free, 
 
 United all as brothers, 0. 
 
 I 
 
 The landlords here, our hearts to cheer, 
 
 Around our board are seated, 0, 
 And freely pass the social glass 
 
 To friendship consecrated, 0; 
 With us unite, and take delight 
 
 The country in improving, 0, 
 Gain the regard— much priz'd reward— 
 
 Of tenants good and loving, 0. 
 
 Our ancestors, in days of yore, 
 
 To Ulster, confiscated, 0, 
 From Scotland fearlessly came o'er, 
 
 And foemen subjugated, 0; 
 Reclaim'd the soil, by dint of toil, 
 
 Fought through the revolution, 0, 
 Subdued King James, gain'd William's claims, 
 
 And sav'd the Constitution, 0. 
 
 The freedom which they bled to gain, 
 
 We evermore will cherish, 0, 
 And still our faith and rights maintain, 
 
 Or them defending, perish, 0. 
 Support the cause of throne and laws, 
 
 With hearts sincere and loyal, 0; 
 Due homage pay, and ever pray 
 
 For Queen Victoria, royal, 0.
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 LINES OX THE MAGEE COLLEGE, 
 
 ERECTED IN THE TEAR 1858. 
 
 Upon a beauteous bank, near flowing Foyle, 
 
 An edifice conspicuously stands forth, 
 
 Which bears the much-respected name, " Magee," 
 
 In honour of its founder, who, with zeal 
 
 Her great Redeemer's kingdom to extend, 
 
 Bequeathed her wealth a college to erect, 
 
 In which the pious Presbyterian youth 
 
 Might educated be, and tbence go forth 
 
 To preach the Gospel of Salvation free, 
 
 And sinners save from everlasting woe. 
 
 The widow'd matron, who her thousands left 
 A seat of learning to establish here, 
 Hath by the act a bright example set, 
 Deserving well to imitated be 
 tty all whom Providence hath blessed with means, 
 Of aiding others in this world where pain, 
 And sin, and death, and misery abound. 
 
 It wa3 not to be spoken of when gone 
 That moved her heart the noble deed to do, 
 
 * See Noto at end of Songs.
 
 216 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 But pure philanthropy, and love for Him 
 Who, for a season, left His throne on high, 
 And came on earth a cruel death to die, 
 That Adam's ruined race in hliss might live. 
 
 And here the Muse, which to her fain would pay 
 The meed of praise, well earned and justly due, 
 Cannot in silent apathy pass by 
 Her tried, esteemed, and much respected friend, 
 The late lamented Reverend Richard Dill, 
 Who with unswerving fortitude forth stood, 
 And faithfully, though much opposed, fulfill'd 
 The trust she had committed to his care, 
 Nor for a moment could be turn'd aside 
 From having, as her will directed, built 
 This structure, which will ever bear her name. 
 
 Nor ended here his deep, his anxious care 
 About this college, which he wish'd to see 
 Not only built but also well endow'd, 
 So that it might throughout all future time 
 Be prosperous, and fully carry out 
 The object great for which it was design'd. 
 This to accomplish, to his heart so dear, 
 For years he labour'd with unwearied zeal, 
 And ere on earth he closed his latest day 
 He to the college gen'rously bequeath'd 
 A large donation, likewise all his books — 
 These silent monitors he highly priz'd. 
 
 These two departed, much respected friends, 
 Triumphantly have join'd the Church above, 
 Where Christ exalted high in glory reigns. 
 The two commandments, love to God and man,
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 217 
 
 Their actions guided while on earth below; 
 And now their names conspicuously appear, 
 Plac'd on the roll of those the truly great, 
 Who hy their many philanthropic deeds 
 Have been the benefactors of their race. 
 
 The grounds around this edifice command 
 A prospect fine, both near and far away — 
 Hill, vale, and mountain, grove, and grassy glade, 
 All ranged in order fair attract the sight; 
 While underneath, the Foyle unceasing flows 
 Where steamers to and from the sister isles, 
 Although oppos'd by both the wind and tide, 
 Pursue their course through rough or rippling waves; 
 And stately ships with outspread flowing sails 
 From Derry pass, and thence to ocean deep. 
 Nor boom nor fort now stop them on their way, 
 Nor privateer nor pirate them assail. 
 From such as these, which other seas infest, 
 The waters of the British Isles are free. 
 
 The student, looking- southward, can behold 
 Fair Londonderry, on the north-west side; 
 And as the old cathedral spire they view, 
 And Walker's monumental pillar high, 
 They'll think of days disastrous to our isle 
 When through the land rag'd desolating war, 
 And twenty thousand fierce determined foes 
 On every side the city compass'd round, 
 Resolved, should those within refuse to ope 
 Their gates, and own allegiance to King James, 
 Its walls to batter down with cannon balls; 
 And having made a breach to forward rush
 
 218 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 la overwhelming numbers, and destroy 
 The garrison and citizens at will. 
 
 The recollection of these trying times 
 As chronicled and placed upon the page 
 Of history, which tells of bygone days, 
 Will tend to kindle in their youthful breasts 
 The pure, the ardent, patriotic flame, 
 And make their bosoms glow with grateful love 
 To Him, the Great Disposer of Events, 
 Who Derry from the threatened ruin saved, 
 Gave to her brave defenders courage strong 
 To bear with fortitude privations dire, 
 And when that faith and hope had almost fail'd, 
 The long-expected succour to them sent, 
 Changing their gloomy sorrow and despair 
 To exultation, gratitude, and joy. 
 
 In future years, through each succeeding age 
 Forth from this college, then renown'd, will come 
 Young men of learning, piety, and zeal, 
 Prepared and ready to be set apart, 
 Ordain'd and fully qualified to preach 
 The glorious Gospel of Salvation free 
 To all who will with contrite hearts believe 
 In Him, the Lord and Saviour of mankind — 
 The second Adam, who fulfilled the law 
 The first had broken seeking to be wise. 
 Thus, as intended, long as time will last, 
 This college, like a never-failing spring, 
 Will be the means of spreading far abroad 
 Among the heathen vile, and sceptic Jews, 
 The saving knowledge which the Scriptures teach. 
 Dispelling darkness by the lamp of light.
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 The Holy Bible, which to man makes known 
 
 The laws which for his guidance God proclaimed 
 
 Forth from the mount which then with fire hurn'd, 
 
 And lightning flash'd, and thunder shook the ground. 
 
 And all the hosts of Israel fill'd with awe. 
 
 These messengers of mercy forth will go 
 
 To earth's remotest hounds — to those who sit 
 
 In death's dark shadow, and to them impart 
 
 The joyful news, how that the Son of God 
 
 Has died for all, and should they hut believe 
 
 In this great truth, and then with grateful hearts 
 
 Him, and the Father", and the Holy Ghost, 
 
 Love and adore, they shall salvation find. 
 
 This offer'd mercy gladly they'll embrace, 
 Ftcpent, and as disciples, be baptized, 
 That all their former sins may pardoned be, 
 And they with all believers be received 
 When ends this brief, this transitory life, 
 Into the happy mansions of the blest, 
 And evermore felicity enjoy 
 Too great for human language to express. 
 Thus, will this college on throughout all time 
 To each successive generation be 
 A means of grace, at home and far abroad, 
 By clearly pointing out the narrow way 
 That to salvation leads, so that the work 
 Its pious founders here on earth began, 
 Like Jacob's ladder, will to Heaven reach, 
 And knowledge more and more extended be. 
 
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 220 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 LINES 
 
 ADDRESSED TO THE RIGHT HON. SIR ROBERT PEEL, BART., CHIEF 
 SECRETARY FOR IRELAND. 
 
 Worthy successor of an honoured sire, 
 Whose bosom glow'd with patriotic fire, 
 Whose philanthropic, comprehensive mind 
 Expanded with a love for all mankind, 
 And fram'd a measure which might them unite 
 In brotherhood, and enterprise requite. 
 Free trade projecting — harbinger of peace — 
 To war amongst the nations cause to cease, 
 By binding them by commerce friends to be, 
 .And live in bonds of mutual amity, 
 Nor longer for supremacy contend, 
 While all viewed Englaud as a common friend. 
 
 Thou seemest his example to pursue, 
 
 And with an object laudable in view, 
 
 Would learning widely spread throughout the land, 
 
 That henceforth Erin's sons might understand 
 
 The arts and sciences, to make them wise, 
 
 And teach them how in life to nobly rise. 
 
 We, therefore, hail thee to our island green, 
 
 As statesman meet to serve our gracious Queen, 
 
 Who rules with gentle sway these kingdoms three, 
 
 And fain would have her subjects happy be. 
 
 Proceed then firmly as thou hast begun, 
 And vacillating policy still shun, 
 But act impartially in word and deed, 
 And loyal men of every class and creed
 
 Mis. ELLANEOtTS. 
 
 Will mark with their approval thy career, 
 And give to thee a cordial welcome here. 
 
 Thou hast already taught us all to know 
 Thou wouldest have Ilibernia prosperous grow; 
 Develope her resources — trade extend, 
 And to her prove a most devoted friend, 
 Assist her progress, till she would become 
 For all a plentiful, a happy home. 
 But this, alas, cannot effected be, 
 So long as in it demagogues we see. 
 Who strive religious rancour to create, 
 And measures to the Government dictate; 
 Rail against British rule without a cause, 
 And seek to place themselves above the laws. 
 
 Conciliation has been tried in vain, 
 To make such bigots from their plots refrain; 
 Ascendancy, their object and their aim, 
 Grant one demand, another soon they'll claim. 
 But show them that they need expect no more, 
 And then they will to agitate give o'er. 
 
 This country has resources at command, 
 In fisheries, in mines, and fertile lands, 
 Which may with almost any nation vie; 
 And should our people on themselves rely, 
 In union live, use energy and skill, 
 And for each other cultivate good-will, 
 Ere lonir this island eminence would (rain 
 As great as either of her sisters twain; 
 And then the three, as one, midst wars alarms, 
 Could rest secure, nor fear the world in arms. 
 
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 222 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 SOXQ. 
 
 WRITTEN FOR THE BANQUET IN CORPORATION -HALL, IN HONOUR 
 OF GENERAL SIR ROBERT SALE, AND HIS LADY.* 
 
 Air— r" Here's a Health to the King, God bless him." 
 
 A kind Irish welcome, with true open hearts, 
 
 We give to the conqueror brave, 
 Who spread Britain's glory in far distant parts, 
 
 And hurl'd back war's 'whelming wave. 
 While valour abounds in the breasts of the free, 
 
 And liberty's prized as a blessing, 
 Our heroic guest ever honour'd will be, 
 
 His worth all with rapture confessing. 
 
 Jellalabad, in the annals of fame, 
 
 On history's glorious page, 
 Will faithfully keep his victorious name, 
 
 Renown'd through each forthcoming age. 
 When menaced by famine and savages fierce, 
 
 Though few were the troops he could number, 
 His one brilliant charge made their thousands disperse, 
 
 Or, bleeding, to sleep in Death's slumber. 
 
 No stain on the bright British flag he displayed 
 
 In wild Affghanistau was cast; 
 The fortress he kept till the long looked-for aid 
 
 Arrived to his succour at last. 
 Then forth to Cahul in proud triumph he went, 
 
 His countrymen slaughter'd avenging. 
 To rescue the captives in bondage up-pent, 
 
 Their sorrow to joy fulness changing.
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 223 
 
 No pen, as descrv'd, Lady Sale can extol, 
 
 Though hards with delight sing her praise ; 
 A heroine foremost on fame's brightest roll, 
 
 Her hrow deck with unfading bays. 
 The prospect of death in the gloomiest hue 
 
 Could not her high spirit down trample ; 
 The troops she inspired with fortitude true, 
 
 Cheer'd on by her gallaut example. 
 
 Then here on this spot still to liberty dear 
 
 We hail the illustrious pair, 
 Who brav'd every danger throughout their career, 
 
 Nor yielded to sable despair. 
 While Britain, the empress renown'd of the seas, 
 
 Has such valiant hearts to defend her, 
 In war she her flag may extend to the breeze, 
 
 Nor to the wide world surrendor. 
 
 RELCOM E 
 
 OF THE CITIZENS OK DEBBY TO THE CHANNEL FLEET, WHICH 
 IBBIVED IX LOUGH POYLE ON THE 18TH SEPTEMBEB, L88] 
 
 Am—" ffeartt <;/" Oak." 
 
 To the shores of Lough Foyle, now with gladness we hail 
 Our strong Channel Fleet, which no foe dure assail; 
 Triumphant in action it ever has been — 
 Defence of our country — the pride of our Queen.
 
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 Throughout, all the world for ages renowned, 
 
 Our fleet famed in story, 
 
 Of Britain the glory, 
 Has heen when in battle with victory crowned. 
 
 St. Vincent, the Nile, Copenhagen, can tell, 
 Trafalgar, likewise, where the great Nelson fell, 
 How bold British seamen can conquer their foes, 
 Who with them presume, in fierce conflict, to close; 
 On every occasion, east, west, south, and north, 
 
 Fair freedom defending, 
 
 And tyranny rending, 
 The old British banner floats gloriously forth. 
 
 To Derry — the cradle of liberty true — 
 We welcome the fleet which the Channel sails through; 
 It keeps all our seaports from danger secure, 
 And as a defence, is still ready and sure. 
 Our commerce it guards, and from pirates keep free, 
 
 Great Britain and Erin— 
 
 Each equally share in 
 The safety enjoyed in these sister isles three. 
 
 To Admiral Smart, with a hearty good-will, 
 
 And also to Ershine, your glasses high fill; 
 
 These gallant commanders — long may they be spared 
 
 The peace of the country to valiantly guard. 
 
 Oh, still may our navy, as heretofore, be, 
 
 'Midst war's wild commotion 
 
 Supreme on the ocean, 
 And keep from invasion the British Isles free.
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 225 
 
 ELEGIAC IMPROMPTU STANZAS, 
 
 OCCASIONED BY THE DEATH OF H.B.n. PRINCE ALBERT. 
 
 A mighty nation now is plunged in grief, 
 In which the whole of Europe takes a part; 
 
 Nor shall it of continuance he brief, 
 
 For this, too deep, has wounded many a heart. 
 
 Albert the good, the pious, and the kind, 
 The Royal Consort of our gracious Queen, 
 
 Has paid the debt of nature, calm, resigned, 
 And will again on earth no more be seen. 
 
 In him the arts and sciences have lost 
 A geuerous patron and a zealous friend, 
 
 Whilst agriculture could no other boast 
 
 More anxious on it time and wealth to spend. 
 
 The seats of learning likewise all deplore 
 His short sojourn in this terrestrial sphere; 
 
 lie was their benefactor — cherished lore, 
 And dignified each station placed in here. 
 
 Her people with their Sovereign sympathise, 
 Grieve that her mate and councillor is gone; 
 
 Around her children stand with weeping eyes, 
 Even him the Prince, successor to the Throne. 
 
 But ho for whom a nation's tears are shed, 
 
 The pride of England, lov'd from shore to shore, 
 
 His body only sleeps — lie is not dead, 
 His spirit lives with God for evermore.
 
 226 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 ELEGY 
 
 ON THE DEATH OF THE KEV. J. GRAHAM, M.A., LATE OF 
 MAGILUGAN GLEBE. 
 
 " He sleeps in dust, and all the Muses mourn : 
 He whom each virtue flr'd, each grace refined." — Beattie. 
 
 The bard, the pastor, and historian sage, 
 
 Whose varied talents forth resplendent shone, 
 Alas ! is gone from this terrestrial stage, 
 
 Where long he faithful stood for Church and Throne. 
 Apollo, with thy Lyre to earth descend, 
 
 And o'er his grave in sorrow bow thy head: 
 To grief a voice let deep-toned Music lend, 
 
 And loudly mourn the aged minstrel dead. 
 
 Ye bards of Erin, pour the plaintive lay, 
 
 Record his worth, and spread abroad his fame; 
 Few mortals have from earth been snatched away, 
 
 Who left behind a more deserving name. 
 In him the Muses weep a favourite son, 
 
 Who sweetly swept the lyre with skilful hand; 
 But while the seasons shall their courses run, 
 
 His name shall live and still respect command. 
 
 Ye Orangemen of Green Ierne's Isle, 
 
 To Queen and Constitution ever true, 
 To him erect the monumental pile — 
 
 A meed to his distinguished merit due. 
 A leader, fearless at his post he stood, 
 
 Nor ever to expediency would yield, 
 And from the slander of the rebel brood, 
 
 His pen was found your safe protecting shield.
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 Ye 'Prentice Boys of Londonderry old, 
 
 His name revere through each succeeding age: 
 Your City, and her tried defenders hold, 
 
 lie caused to rise, renowned on deathless page. 
 The heroic deeds he viewed with pure delight 
 
 Of those hrave men, inspir'd with valour true, 
 Who bravely rushed undaunted to the fight, 
 
 Nor plague, nor famiue, could their hearts suhdue. 
 
 Their actions great he did not leave unsung, 
 
 Nor let their names in dark oblivion rest; 
 His Derry lyrics charm hoth old and young, 
 
 And find an echo in each loyal breast. 
 These scenes no longer shall his mind employ — 
 
 His ransom'd spirit, freed from earthly chains, 
 Has wing'd its way to realms of bliss and joy, 
 
 Where angels tune their harps to heavenly straius . 
 
 While health and vigour cheer'd his manly breast, 
 
 Uis generous bosom for the wretched grieved: 
 None e'er to him applied, when want opprest, 
 
 But quickly were with liberal hand relieved. 
 In him the husband, parent, pastor, friend, 
 
 Of fond affection — zealous and sincere — 
 In harmony did all their virtues blend, 
 
 And made him to the social circle dear. 
 
 The rhyming wight, although unknown to fame, 
 
 Unnoticed past his dwelling would not roam; 
 Such found him prompt to fan the poetic flame, 
 
 And give a welcome to his friondly home: 
 And then he would unlock his mental store — 
 
 With cheerful converse animate his guest- 
 Forth from tho treasures of his varied lore 
 
 Instruction pour, and sorrow soothe to rest. 
 
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 228 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 Farewell, my honoured friend ! Thy race is o'er — 
 
 Thou hadst thy trials in this vale of tears; 
 But sin, or grief, shall not disturb thee more — 
 
 Thy dust will rest till judgment day appears. 
 Then an immortal body will it rise, 
 
 To meet the great Redeemer, who o'ercame 
 The King of Terrors, that above the skies 
 
 His saints should live, and ever praise His name. 
 
 STANZAS 
 
 ON THE DEATH OF CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH. 
 
 The hand of the spoiler no age nor sex spares, 
 But carries the great and the gifted away, 
 
 Like the blast which the pride of the forest up-tears, 
 Earth's prized ones it sweeps from the regions of day. 
 
 But seldom the fierce King of Terrors assail'd 
 A being more honour'd, respected, beloved, 
 
 Than Charlotte Elizabeth— deeply bewail'd — 
 
 Truth's fearless defender — now from us removed. 
 
 How vast were her labours — her talents how rare — 
 How pious her thoughts— how exalted her mind- 
 Devoted with zeal, perseverance, and care, 
 To dignify virtue— improve human kind.
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 229 
 
 The martyrs of England, who perished in flames, 
 
 When Popery there held omnipotent sway, 
 Her pen has recorded their sufferings and names — 
 
 A warning to statesmen in this evil day. 
 
 Her " Derry" — a talc true and feelingly told — 
 " Past Glimpses" and " Protestant Annual" recal 
 
 Scenes thrilling, of famine, death, torture, of old, 
 When tyranny's fetters the land would enthral. 
 
 Pathetic and sweet were the tones of her lyre: 
 When Zion, or deeds of renown, were her theme, 
 
 Her bosom seem'd glowing with heavenly fire, 
 And hearts even cold caught a spark of her flame. 
 
 The works of creation delighted her heart: 
 
 What beauties for her had the tints of each flower, 
 
 Superior by far to the gildings of art, 
 
 As bearing the impress of sovereign power. 
 
 Sincerely attached to the altar and throne, 
 
 And Erin, thy children were to her still dear — 
 
 To render them happy her ardour was shown 
 
 Throughout tho whole course of her brilliant career. 
 
 Alas, she is gone! but her much-revered name, 
 
 In Britain and Erin, will cherished descend 
 To each generation, and spread forth her tame, 
 
 Which time, as it flies, will more widely extend. 
 
 Her pure, ransom'd spirit, in mansions above, 
 
 With angels, now joins with melodious voice, 
 
 In Binging the Bong "f s Saviour's love, 
 
 In whom the redeemed shall for ever rejo 
 
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 230 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 TO THE MEMORY OF ROBERT BURNS. 
 
 WRITTEN FOR THE CENTENARY FESTIVALS HELD IN HONOUR OF 
 
 HIS MEMORY. 
 
 Air — " Burns's Farewell." 
 
 Haste to the banquet, homage pay 
 
 With grateful and sincere regard, 
 To Burns, great master of the lay, 
 
 The child of Nature — Scotia's bard. 
 
 Adversity could not retard 
 The promptings of his gifted mind, 
 
 In which, though various passions warr'd, 
 Love reigned supreme for human kind. 
 
 Behold him climb with steady aim, 
 
 The upward path his course pursue, 
 Till he had gained the wreath of fame 
 
 He had from boyhood's days in view. 
 
 His songs so simple, sweet, and true, 
 Pathetic, racy, and sublime, 
 
 Are sung with admiration due, 
 And Scotchmen cheer in many a clime. 
 
 To love — that universal theme — 
 
 When he attun'd with skill his lyre, 
 He kindled up a brilliant flame, 
 
 Fanned by the breath of fond desire. 
 
 Hallowed and pure, the amorous fire 
 Gave vital force to Cupid's darts, 
 
 A mutual passion to inspire, 
 And bind together faithful hearts.
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 Friendship and truth— connecting chains 
 
 Which closely kindred soul3 unite — 
 He valued more than worldly gains, 
 
 Which fail to yield unmixed delight. 
 
 His muse, though houndless in her flight, 
 Disdained not rural joys to sing, 
 
 Nor ever sceptic-like lost sight 
 Of Him— the Great Almighty King. 
 
 An ardent patriot sincere, 
 
 He dearly loved his native land; 
 Immortalised the heroes there 
 
 Who saved it from a tyrant's hand. 
 
 Earth's titled ones could not command 
 The adulation of his pen; 
 
 Worth could his hreast alike expand 
 For humhle as for lordly men. 
 
 Then pledge his memory, spread his fame, 
 
 Extol it in a high degree, 
 As ages roll away, his name 
 
 With greater zeal will honoured be. 
 
 A universal bard was he; 
 The monarch and the cottier poor 
 
 Can read his poetry with glee: 
 Time makes it but be prized the more. 
 
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 232 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 STANZAS 
 
 Suggested by the re-interment of the exhumed bones" beneath the floor of 
 the Cathedral, where they were formerly deposited. This laudable act was 
 performed by the Apprentice Boys of Derry, on Friday, the 24th day of 
 May, 1861. 
 
 Here rest to "be disturb'd no more, 
 Till comes the resurrection day, 
 
 The hones of men who fought of yore, 
 And perill'd life in deadly fray, 
 
 The rights of conscience to secure, 
 
 And laws place on a hasis sure. 
 
 No common conflict here they wag'd, 
 War, pestilence, and famine dire, 
 
 Around them in fierce fury rag'd, 
 Their faith and fortitude to tire; 
 
 But, trusting in the Lord Most High, 
 
 Still " No Surrender" was their cry. 
 
 Contending valiantly they fell, 
 
 And weeping friends interr'd them here; 
 How doleful rang the funeral knell 
 
 Of each when stretched upon his bier. 
 And when the grave had on them clos'd, 
 'Twas thought in safety they repos'd.
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 Yet strange and dismal sight to view, 
 Their bones, which moulder'd in the clay 
 
 For more than eight score years and two, 
 Were rudely raised from where they lay, 
 
 And thrown in heaps the church-yard o'er, 
 
 Like common earth, and nothing more. 
 
 But soon the brave Apprentice Boys 
 Restor'd them to their former place, 
 
 Honour'd by cannon's booming noise, 
 Their second burial rites to grace; 
 
 Whilst citizens of every grade, 
 
 Deserv'd respect have to them paid. 
 
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 LIN] 
 
 WRITTEN' BY THE Al'TIIOIt IN THE VISITOR'S BOOK IN THE OWE! DOM 
 
 HOTEL. 
 
 The traveller forlorn and weary, 
 
 And tir'd of viewing mountains dreary, 
 
 Finds at Gweedore in his distress, 
 
 An oasis in the wilderness, 
 
 Where he will every comfort find, 
 
 And meet a host and hostess kind 
 
 Who strive the wishes to fulfil 
 
 Of warm-hearted Lord George Hill.
 
 234 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 ACROSTIC 
 
 ON THE TITLE AND NAME OF AN EMINENT BRITISH STATESMAN 
 
 R aised by the Queen, to fill the highest place 
 I n which a subject stands, through Royal grace: 
 Gr reat from intrinsic worth ! the reins of power 
 H olding with steady grasp, in trying hour, 
 T hough clouds at times with threatening aspect lower. 
 
 H onour unsullied ! rectitude and truth 
 
 nward have led thee from the days of youth; 
 
 N erving thy heart with courage to oppose 
 ppression, and resist fair Freedom's foes ! 
 
 U niting patriots in a fearless band, 
 
 R eady for life and liberty to stand. 
 
 A ctions like these through Europe wide make known, 
 
 B etter than words, thy zeal for Britain's Throne; 
 
 L ong ma}-est thou be spared to shield its fame, 
 
 E xtend its greatness, and its might proclaim ! 
 
 L ofty thy station, fitted for a mind 
 f large endowments, generous and kind, 
 R eady to act — prompt to support the laws — . 
 D espising danger in a righteous cause. 
 
 P ursue with vigour, destitute of fear, 
 
 A s heretofore, thy dignified career. 
 
 L et foreign Statesmen act what part they may, 
 
 M aintain pre-eminent Great Britain's sway. 
 
 E ngland, for ages past, in battle-field 
 
 R enowned has been — her Armies never yield ! 
 
 S ecure her Navy sails, still may it be 
 
 T riumphant on its element the sea. 
 
 h ! make it, then, thy policy and aim 
 
 N obler to render Britain's glorious name !
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 235 
 
 EtOSTIC 
 
 ■ in Till. NAME AND BE8IDBNCE OJ A BENEVOLEN1 GENTLEMAN. 
 
 II oalth to tliy soul immortal, irnm above, 
 
 A nd full assurance of Messiah's love 
 
 R eward thy living faith, from which proceeds 
 
 V irtue sublime, exemplified in deeds 
 
 E acli day, thy worth proclaims, which many know, 
 
 Y et still avoiding ostentatious show. 
 
 N o arrogance, to piety a bar, 
 
 I n thee appears, thy usefulness to mar, 
 C andour, and real sincerity of heart, 
 
 II onour, its guide, to act a worthy part. 
 nward pursue thy virtuous career, 
 
 L oving and loved by all within thy sphere; 
 
 S o shall thy days pass happily away 
 
 n earth, while grace Divine, with cheering ray, 
 N ever forsakes nor lets thy footsteps stray. 
 
 E ternal joys the Christian doth await, 
 
 S ecured by Him, the Saviour, good and great, 
 
 () uite sale are all who in his merits trust, 
 
 H nited to the Holy One and Just — 
 
 1 ncarnate Deity — the Lamb that died — 
 
 R ose from the grave — Redeemer glorified — 
 E ver to live, and for his Saints provide. 
 
 J udf^e of both quick and dead, again he'll coir. 
 P unish the vile, and bring his chosen home 
 
 R ansom'd and blest — their sin and Borrow o'er — 
 n cherub wings aloft to Heaven they'll soar, 
 E ver the Lord Jehovah to adore. 
 
 r erfection, p] peace, are lastiog there — 
 
 A li ! may both thou and I these bli ssiaga Bhare — 
 
 R ejoin our friends within that realm of light, 
 
 K now Godj and serve him in 1 1 i .-. temple bright.
 
 236 MISCELLANEOUS 
 
 ACROSTIC 
 
 ON THE NAME OF THE BENEFACTOR AND FRIEND OF THE DESTITUTE 
 MALE ORPHANS OF LONDONDERRY. 
 
 J udicious, prudent, pious, and sincere, 
 ppressed in youth, and for thee few to care, 
 H onest and hopeful, of determined heart 
 N ever to act a base, unworthy part. 
 
 G rown rich at length, through great success in trade, 
 W ith mind humane, thy wealth by thee was made 
 Y oung orphan hoys, if poor, in Derry born, 
 N obly to shield from penury and scorn. 
 
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 ACEOSTIC 
 
 ON ROBERT WELDON YOUNG, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THi: 
 15TH SEPTEMBER, 1860, AGED 4 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS. 
 
 R are was thy beauty, dear departed child, 
 
 pen thy visage, innocent and mild; 
 
 B uoyant thy spirits, whilst thy prattling tongue 
 
 E ndeared thee to each list'ner, old and young; 
 
 R udd" thy cheek, ting'd with the bloom of health — 
 
 T hat blessing far superior to wealth. 
 
 W hen lo ! disease, in unexpected hour, 
 
 E serted on thee its destructive power; 
 
 L ov'd Parents, or the Doctor's utmost skill, 
 
 D eath could not change from his relentless will; 
 
 n thee he seized and bore from earth away, 
 
 N ew friends to join in realms of endless day. 
 
 Y es, thy pure spirit, now before the Throne 
 
 f God, who gave it, has to glory gone, 
 
 U nutterable joy in Heav'n to share — 
 
 N o more to suffer sickness, pain, or care — 
 
 G reatly beloved are those removed in childhood there.
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 237 
 
 STANZAS 
 
 ADDRESSED TO THE OLD WOODEN BRIDGE OF LONDONDERRY, WHICH 
 II IS KXPECTED WILL BE REMOVED DURING THE PRESENT YEAR. 
 
 The day is now approaching fast, 
 
 When thou that hast withstood the hlast 
 
 Of many a winter bleak, 
 Shall he by ruthless hands destroy'd, 
 Axe, crow-bar, hammer be employ 'd 
 
 Thee to asunder break. 
 
 Thy builders sage, with skill and toil, 
 From side to side, across the Foyle, 
 
 Thy planks securely laid, 
 That travellers of every class, 
 And vehicles, might o'er thee pass, 
 
 ►Soon as the toll was paid. 
 
 And long thou wert the boast and pride 
 Of Deny, and the highest tide 
 
 Resisted, till the frost 
 Of eighteen hundred and fourteen 
 Raised blocks of ice thy piles between, 
 
 And broke each centre post. 
 
 But soon thou wert repair'd again, 
 And render'*] able to sustain 
 Of many tons the weight;
 
 238 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 Of every tempest bear the shock, 
 Unshaken as a solid rock, 
 When waves against it heat. 
 
 Of service great thou hast been long, 
 
 And though grown old, still hale and strong, 
 
 And fit for use appear; 
 The credit of thy cash account, 
 In pounds, to thousands will amount 
 
 Thy last surviving year. 
 
 As billows to the strand rush on, 
 Break suddenly, and soon are gone, 
 
 As though they ne'er had been, 
 Thousands of those who cross'd thee o'er 
 Have reach'd eternity's vast shore, 
 
 And will no more be seen. 
 
 And time, which has pronounc'd thy doom, 
 And rais'd a rival in thy room, 
 
 Built up of iron strong, 
 Will also at some future day 
 Cause it, like thee, to pass away, 
 
 With all that round it throng.
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 239 
 
 LINES 
 
 o.N VIEWING THE NEW IRON BRIDGE WHICH SPANS THE FOYLE, ON 
 THE SOUTH-EAST SIDE OF THE CITY OF LONDONDERRY. 
 
 Among the great improvements which appear, 
 
 The citizens of Derry fam'd to cheer, 
 
 The handsome iron bridge conspicuous stands, 
 
 And from the muse attention due demands. 
 
 This lofty structure, pleasing to the sight, 
 
 Iu all beholders doth surprise excite; 
 
 While many wonder how the art of man 
 
 A double roadway bridge so well could plan — 
 
 Beauty and strength, with symmetry combin'd 
 
 Show forth the skill with which it was designed; 
 
 And engineering science, crown'd with bays, 
 
 Tends higher on the roll of fame to raise. 
 
 o 
 
 Contractors, who presume to take in hand 
 
 Works to erect they do not understand, 
 
 Will find both ruin and disgrace ensue, 
 
 And blight the prospects which they had in view. 
 
 But here, across a river deep and wide, 
 
 Where rises high a rapid runniug tide 
 
 Is seen a bridge, which may for beauty vie 
 
 With any other underneath the sky.
 
 240 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 SONG. 
 
 ON THE MARRIAGE OF H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES TO 
 H.R.H. THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA OF DENMARK. 
 
 AlR — "Here's a health to the Queen, God bless her." 
 
 In Britain the great, and in Erin the green, 
 
 The marriage we hail with delight, 
 Of Prince Albert Edward, the son of our Queen, 
 
 Whose reign has been glorious and bright. 
 Wherever the banner of England renowned, 
 
 The symbol of freedom extended, 
 The happy event will cause joy to abound, 
 
 With pleasure and loyalty blended. 
 
 The Prince, who is destined at some future day. 
 
 His ancestors' throne to adorn, 
 And over the greatest of kingdoms bear sway, 
 
 In merry Old England was born. 
 The Princess, his bride, Alexandra the fair, 
 
 From mighty sea kings is descended. 
 May heaven protect the illustrious pair ! 
 
 Oh ! may they by God be defended. 
 
 This marriage is based on a union of love, 
 
 A tie the most hallowed and pure. 
 A bond of affection, true hearts to improve, 
 
 And happiness lasting secure. 
 The Princess and Prince in the morning of life, 
 
 Felicity's sun shining o'er them, 
 Have plighted their vows — become husband and wife, 
 
 With honours around and before them.
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 241 
 
 The son of Victoria and " Albert the good," 
 
 In piety taught from his youth, 
 Whose mind has with knowledge been deeply imbued, 
 
 And strengthen'd by Scriptural truth, 
 The hopes of the people will fully sustain, 
 
 And royally fill his high station, 
 Additional glory for Britain's crown gain, 
 
 And aid in exalting the nation. 
 
 His consort, to Albion's favour'd-free shore, 
 
 We welcome with cordial good-will, 
 The Queen, now her mother, her weal will watch o'er, 
 
 Advise, guide, and cherish her still. 
 And she, as a daughter, the griev'd widow's heart 
 
 Will comfort with kindness endearing, 
 Affectionate sympathy to her impart, 
 
 With womanly tenderness cheering. 
 
 -00- 
 
 Suggeeted by the visit of lii- Excellency the late Earl of Bglinton and Winton. 
 the then Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, to Derry, at the Show of the Royal 
 Agricultural Society of Ireland, in August, 1858. 
 
 Am — " ('"mi haste to the Wedding" 
 
 With chiming of joy-bells and loud acclamation, 
 
 Commingled with cannon's hoarse thundering roar, 
 We welcome the chieftain, exalted in station, 
 
 To Derry, which battled for freedom of yore. 
 He comes, fame proclaiming the good he ifl aiming, 
 
 Throughout the whole kingdom to widely extend; 
 
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 242 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 The patron of science, the farmer's reliance — 
 To all, high aad low, the protector and friend. 
 Then here's to old England, in unity blended, 
 
 With Scotland, and Erin, our lov'd island green, 
 As sisters united, by freemen defended. 
 Still loyal and true to Victoria our Queen. 
 
 Too long has our country been sadly distracted 
 
 By party dissensions and bigoted zeal, 
 Attempts at rebellion caus'd evils protracted, 
 
 While loud peal'd the cry for the Union's repeal. 
 Now peace and good order, from centre to border, 
 
 And rapid improvement extend all around; 
 This year's cultivation gives full expectation 
 
 Of being with plenty abundantly crown'd. 
 
 Already fair Erin is in a position, 
 
 For breeding ol stock of the various kinds, 
 With England or Scotland to bear competition — ■ 
 
 A fact which should cheer up our countrymen's minds 
 With proud emulation this fam'd Irish nation 
 
 Will shortly be ready to enter the field, 
 With either rich neighbour, for plough or spade labour, 
 
 And crops that the greatest abundance will yield. 
 
 Henceforth be it always, of all the ambition, 
 
 Progressively onward to steadily move; 
 Exertion can greatly amend our condition, 
 
 Our soil, manufactures, and harbours improve. 
 Soon happy and cheerful, of dearth never fearful, 
 
 The people may be of our Emerald Isle; 
 With knowledge increasing, and turbulence ceasing, 
 
 A bountiful Providence on us would smile.
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 God bless our good Queen ! be her reign ever glorious, 
 
 Omnipotent power her sceptre "defend, 
 And render her army and navy victorious 
 
 Till peace shall throughout her dominions extend, 
 And here long ahiding, in Erin residing, 
 
 May Eglinton noble her Viceroy remain; 
 His administration exalteth the nation — 
 
 It just is aud free, from the tinge of a stain. 
 
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 STANZAS 
 
 ON THE DEATH OF SIR ROBERT A. FERGUSON, RART., M.l'.. WHO 
 DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON TUESDAY, THE 13TH MARCH, i860. 
 
 Oft as the deep-toned old Cathedral hell 
 
 Has doleful sounds sent floating on the gale, 
 Before, it never toll'd the funeral knell 
 
 Of one whom Derry hath such cause to wail. 
 Each citizen of high and low degree, 
 
 Alike the sad calamity deplore; 
 All in him found a friend, who proved to be 
 
 As sound, when tried, as purest golden ore. 
 
 The " Maiden City" was his pride and boast, 
 
 Ilis heart's affections circled it around; 
 In Parliament he for it at his post, 
 
 For thirty year?, was ever faithful found. 
 A patriot, both ardent and sincere, 
 
 Of philanthropic and enlightened mind, 
 Ready his substance with the poor to share, 
 
 And as a landlord, generous and kind.
 
 244 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS 
 
 How glowed his bosom with increased delighfc 
 
 As Derry large and prosperous became; 
 Its aspect still was pleasing to his sight. 
 
 And deeply he revered its ancient fame. 
 But not for ostentatious display, 
 
 He gave, when call'd on, with no niggard hand, 
 As on through life he steer'd his quiet way, 
 
 The benefactor of his native land. 
 
 Respected long shall he his honour'd namej 
 The virtues that existed in his breast, 
 
 And acts benign, will still his worth proclaim, 
 Though he has entered on his tranquil rest. 
 
 ELEGIAC STANZAS, 
 
 ON THE DEATH OF ME. GEOR.3E DOUGALL, LATE OF 
 NF.WTOWNCUNNINGHAM. 
 
 Sage, studious Bard, thou hast gone to thy rest, 
 
 But not till thy head had grown hoary, 
 Oh, light lie the turf on thy once cheerful breast, 
 
 Thou humble aspirant for glory ! 
 A kind, an attentive instructor of youth — 
 
 The minds of thy pupils imbuing 
 With principles bas'd upon honour and truth, 
 
 Their chart while life's voyage pursuing. 
 
 Astronomy yielded thee pleasure sublime — 
 The sun, moon, and stars, earth and ocean, 
 
 Revolving in space, and unchanged through all time, 
 Would kindle thy fervent devotion,
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 245 
 
 To Him, at whoso word, they from nothing forth came, 
 
 His power unbounded proclaiming, 
 That every creature might honour his name, 
 
 While sun, moon, or starlight are beaming. 
 Of Scriptural truth and historical lore, 
 
 Thy mind ever eager for knowledge, 
 Had gather' d a large and a well-chosen store, 
 
 Although without aid from a college. 
 
 The cottager's trials^-his pleasure serene 
 
 At eve with his family seated, 
 Thy Muse hath recorded, and each rural scene 
 
 That adds to his comfort narrated.* 
 Farewell, worthy Dougall, thy upright career 
 
 And talents have for thee erected 
 A tablet, preserving thy memory here 
 
 Deservedly lov'J and respected. 
 
 LIJfES 
 
 111 DEATB 01 KB. THOMAS MATHERS, THE BARD OF 
 CASTLEWELI.AN. 
 
 " Remembrance wakes with all her busy train, 
 
 Swells at my brea-ii and turns tbe past to pain." — Qoldsmith. 
 
 Thou long-afflicted, pious bard, 
 Whose trials to endure were hard, 
 Death has at last thy soul set free, 
 Ho was a welcome guest to thee ; 
 For faith in Christ, who died to save 
 Lost man, and triumphM o'er tho grave, 
 Had from the all-subduing king, 
 For thee remov'd the dreaded sting.
 
 246 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 In early life, by vigour cheer'd, 
 How bright the world to thee appeared,. 
 As on a lovely summer day 
 When nature wears an aspect gay, 
 Thou wouldst, by running brook or grove^ 
 With huoyant step, delighted rove 
 To hear the wild bird's self-taught song 
 In concert sweet the trees among) 
 Or saunter by Newcastle shore. 
 And through the Park of Tullamore, 
 Where Roden's stately mansion stands, 
 And admiration due commands. 
 Friend of my youth, whose lofty strain* 
 Reeall'd me to the Muses' fane, 
 I still remember well the day 
 When first I listen'd to thy lay, 
 And heard thee like a seer of old 
 Surprising mysteries unfold, 
 Creation's wondrous works survey, 
 And all their striking charms pourtray^ 
 The happy hours of calm content 
 Which I, with thee, in rapture spent,. 
 Until my latest sun hath set, 
 " I never, never can forget." 
 I, at perhaps no distant day, 
 Like thee, must pass from earth away — 
 Tart nearest friends, and all things here-,. 
 And at the judgment-seat appear. 
 May He who can renew the heart, 
 His saving grace to me impart, 
 That when this transient life is o'er 
 My ransom'd soul to Heaven may soar„ 
 The King of glory there to see, 
 And with Him ever happy be.
 
 N T E S 
 
 Page 139.— "July the First in a morning clsar." 
 The battle of the Boyne, so much celebrated in song, was fought on the 1st 
 of July, 1690. According to Moore's History of the K volution of 1888 tliu 
 combatants were nearly equal, amounting to forty thou-, ml men on each side. 
 King James viewed the battle at a safe distance from the lull of Donore, but 
 King William, who gained the victory, took an active part in the engagement! 
 and proi id< ntially sustained no injury, though the cap of bis pistol was struck 
 by a bullet aul part of the heel of one of his boots cut away by a cannon ball. 
 The loss on the side of the Irish amounted to about 2,000 — that of the I ag- 
 lish did not exceed one-third that number. (See Graham's " History of 
 Ireland.") 
 
 Page 16 .—"The teaoher of truth to bis mansion roturning." 
 The assassination of the Kev. Irwin Whitty, of Qolden, in the County 
 Tipperary, near to his own residence) on his return from visiting a .sick parish- 
 ioner, on the 85th January, 1 - U, too fearfully illustrates the lines here quoted. 
 
 Page 183. — The Origin of Orangeisin. 
 
 The Orange Institution was established in 1795, immediately after tho 
 battle of the "Diamond," near Loughgall, in the County Armagh, h 
 the Soman Catholic party, who were defeated, had challeii -.tains, 
 
 to a regular engagement. The country at the time was in a very disturbed 
 state, and the society, which was formed for mutual protection, ren 
 essential service to the < iovcrnment in 1788, and in 1803. The first ('range 
 Lodge held its meetings ut the village of D.yan, within two miles ofCaledon, 
 in the Count; of Tyrone. The Orange Society, tboagfa exclusively Protestant, 
 is not of an intolerant spirit. One of its rules on this subject is very explicit, 
 He (w lenceof Sir William Winer respecting orange Lodges, before a 
 Committee of the House of Commons, in April, 18 
 
 Puge 191) — "The Colours by their bands renewi I 
 
 A pair of colours, captured from the besiegers in a sortie from the oily, 
 
 were placed as trophies, one on each side, over the chancel window; having 
 
 become defaced by time, a new pair similar to the old was prepared by the 
 
 .ant ladies ol Derry, aul pn i uted by thorn I i the \ppi ■ mice Boys oq 
 
 1st li December, 1880. The latter joyously rec< Lve l them, an I p 
 
 on the poles iu the Usual place in presence of a large number of ladies uud 
 
 gentlemen. 
 
 Page 80O. — " Heboid the mighty popo of Borne." 
 The flight of the Pope, m l ..■ y .n 1848, .. i up in by many pi | 
 
 as a fulfilment of Scripture propb 
 
 Page 30 1, - 9 icoesa to the Plough 
 This, the first effort of the author at an agricultural I by 
 
 bim while walking from M ilb i I to Bamelton, a distance of I Irish milea, 
 
 on the day of the ploiiglnng-matc.i of the Society in February, I
 
 248 
 
 KOTES. 
 
 James Stewart, Bart., Fortstewart, was the president of the Society, which 
 was at that time in a prosperous position, hut it lias for some years past 
 ceased to exist. 
 
 Page 204. — " From Bann to Lough Erne," &c. 
 These verses were written on the occasion of the first annual dinner of the 
 North-West Farming Society, which took place in Strabane, on Friday, the 
 20th of October, 1848. A great many gentlemen, belonging to the Counties 
 of Derry, Tyrone, Donegal, and Fermanagh, are in connexion with it ; presi- 
 dent, the Most Noble the Marquis of Abercorn. Its object is the improve- 
 ment of the breed of cattle, same as was that of the old North- West Society, 
 established in 1821, chiefly through the exertions of that patriotic gentleman, 
 James Sinclair, Esq., of Hollyhill. 
 
 Page 206. — " While others are intent on war." 
 Eeference is made here to the doings of the Young Ireland party in 1848. 
 
 Page 208.— " Tirkeeran foremost in the field." 
 
 TheTirkeeran Farming Society, which has been in existence since 1821, is 
 noted for always having the first annual ploughing-match. 
 
 Page 209. — " The swift River Roe, may for beauty oontend." 
 The Roe, or Eed River, rises in Glenshane mountain, about midway 
 between Maghera and Dungiven. It passes close to the latter town, and also 
 to Newtownlimavady, receiving, during its progress, five tributary streams. 
 After running a course of sixteen miles it joins Lough Foyleat Carrowmuddle, 
 where it divides the rich district of Myroe from the sandy lands of Magilli- 
 gan. For fertility of soil, skilful cultivation, and beautv of sceuery, the Vale 
 of the Roe is second to no district in the Province of Ulster. 
 
 Page 211. — " Here in wild beauty the famed Faughan rises." 
 
 The Faughan has its source within six miles of Cookstown, on the east 
 side of Sawel mountain, in the County Derry, which rises 2,236 feet above 
 the level of the sea. On a clear day parts of five counties may be seen from 
 the summit of Sawel. The Faughan in its progress passes close to Learmount, 
 the residence of J. B. Beresford, Esq., and through the beautiful demesne of 
 Major Browne, of Cumber House. The high sloping banks of the river for 
 the next five miles are covered with timber, and the scenery is picturesque 
 and beautiful. After a course of about fifteen miles the Faughan flows into 
 the Foyle, nearly opposite to Culmore. 
 
 Page 215. — Lines on the Magee College. 
 The foundation-stone of this College was laid by Alderman Hurnphery, 
 Governor of the Honourable the Irish Society of London, on the 18th of 
 August, 1856. The site is on elevated ground, about an English mile from 
 the city, on the western bank of the Foyle. It is a very handsome, attractive 
 building — cost of erection £10,000. It was designed by E. P. Gribbon, Esq., 
 of Dublin ; local architect, the late Stewart Gordon, Esq. ; clerk of works, Mr. 
 Arthur Kent. The edifice is of the mixed Gothic and Tudor order of archi- 
 tecture. The contractor was Mr. Matthew M'Clelland, of Derry, who displayed 
 such superior skill and judgment in the erection of the work, as establishes 
 his character as a first-class contractor and builder, and as such will hand 
 his name down to posterity. The citizens of Derry are indebted to the late 
 Mrs. Magee, relict of the Rev. William Magee, of Lurgan, for this 
 College. The lady referred to derived her immense wealth from two brothers, 
 one of them a General, aud the other a Colonel, who served long in India,
 
 NOTES. 249 
 
 She bequeathed £ - 20,ftCf) of il for the purpose of founding a College, to lie placed 
 under the control of the General Assembly. T e Trustees appointed by her to 
 carry out lier will, were the Rev. Bichard Dill, Rev. John Brown, ]>.!>., and 
 James Gibson, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. The Rev. Richard I till, who died in 
 December, bequeathed monej and property to this Coll to the amount of 
 £10,000. The General Assembly at its meeting in 18h9 appointed the Rev. 
 William M'Clure, of Derry, a Trustee in the room of Mr. Dill, deceased. 
 
 Page 220. — " Worthy successor of an honoured sire." 
 Sir Robert Pe 1. Bart., Ml'., Chief-Secretary for Ireland, visited London- 
 derry on the 12th of N ivember, 1861. The Mayor, Bartholomew M'Corkell, 
 Esq., J. P., convened a special meeting of the Town Council, which met sir 
 Robert in the Council-Room next day, and presented him with an address 
 and tlit- freedom of the city. 
 
 Page 222.—" A kind Irish welcome, with true open hearts." 
 The late General Sir Robert Sale, K.C.B., and his amiable and heroic wife 
 Lady Sale, on their arrival in Londonderry in the month of September, 1844, 
 on a visit to their relative, John Dysart, Lsq., J. P.. nut with a most 
 enthusiastic reception from the citizens. The recollection of his gallant 
 defence of Jellalabad, in the Afghanistan war in 1H4 - .J, and the Buffer- 
 ings of Lady Sale, had raised their character for fortitude to a high degree in 
 the estimation of the people of Derry. Sir Robert was entertained at a public 
 dinner in Corporation-Hall on the 6th of September, William Hazlett, Esq., 
 then .Mayor of Derry, in the chair. 180 gentlemen were present on this 
 occasion, and, on the 17th, a splendid ball was given in honour of Lady S lie. 
 
 For particulars respecting the retreat of the British t pa from Afghanistan, 
 
 and the restoration of the captives to liberty, see " Lady Sale's Journal." 
 
 Page 223.— Welcome to the Channel Fleet. 
 On the 24th of July, 1861, the following first-class man-of-wnr ships an- 
 chored off Buncrana, in Lough Swilly, via., the Revenge, Edgar, Abonkir, 
 Centurion, Cooqusror, Hero, Trafalgar, and Donegal, all three-deckers, five 
 of them carrying 91 guns each, o tnd two 111. Commanders, Admirals 
 
 Smart and Erskine, and Captains Fellowes, Blendes, Shadwell, Rodgers, 
 Sonthby, Dixon, and Osborn. The fleet, which had the steam tender Por- 
 poise, 6 guns, attached, left after few days, and sailed for England, but re- 
 tinned to Lough Foyle and anchored off Moville on the 18th ol September. 
 Their arrival create 1 a great sensation, and during their stay in both Loughs 
 they were visited by thousands, all of whom were courteously received. John 
 Smyth, Esq., Gortgowan, gave a ball in honour of their visit, to which be in- 
 vited the Admirals and officers ; and the Mayor of Derry, B. M'Corkell, Esq., 
 gave a splendid entertainment io t lorporation-hall, where, by Bpi eial invitation, 
 he ha 1 prose nt to moot thom the principal gentry of the city mid the surround- 
 ing district. They loft Lough Foyle on the morning of 18th September, "no 
 of the largest ol these vessels affords I accommo lation for about ons. 
 
 The Channel Fleet visited the North-Wesl coast of Ireland in 1798. On that 
 occasion Admiral sir John Borlase Warren, with a Bqa idron of seven ships, 
 attacked a French man-of-war vessel, La Hoche, and eight frigates, off the 
 coast of Donegal, on the L2th of October, and after a Bgbl of nearly sii hours, 
 captured the Hoche and six of the frigates, all of which he brought into Lough 
 B willy. The] bad on board troops and ammanition for the rebels, Among 
 the prisoners taken in the Soohe was the oelebrated Wolfe rone, who was 
 subsequently trie I m I tublin, an I Bentenoed to be banged an I behe ided, but 
 died in priBon by his own hand. (See " Annual RegUtri foi I".
 
 250 
 
 NOTES. 
 
 Page 225.—" Albert the Good, the pions, and the kind." 
 
 The late lamented Frinee Consort, second son of Ernest, Duke of Saxe 
 Cobarg, was horn on the 26th of August, 1810, married Queen Victoria on 
 the 10th of Fehruary. 1840, and died on the 14th of December, 1861. The 
 Author published the verses on his death in the Londonderry Guardian on the 
 first Tuesday after his demise, and was honoured afterwards with a letter of 
 thanks, written by the directions of his Royal Highness the Prince of 
 Wales. He likewise received a similar honour for his verses on the marriage 
 of his Royal Highness the Prince ot Wales, which also appears in this work. 
 
 Page 232. — " Here rest to be disturbed no more." 
 Reference is made here to the reinterment, on the 28lh of May, 1861 (by 
 the Apprentice Bovs of Ferry), of the bones that had been exhumed from 
 under the floor of the Cathedral, when the building was being renovated. 
 The earth and small bones removed at same time were collected together 
 and formed a mound 44 feet in circumference, and 14 feet high. This mound, 
 which is surmounted by a stone pillar 1 J feet from its base, stands at the 
 east corner of the Cathedral church-yar 1. Panels of stone are placed in the 
 monument at the four cardinal points. The inscription on the south panel 
 states that the monument was erected by the Apprentice Boys of Derry, aided 
 by Harvey Nicholson, Esq., and other friends, in memory of the men who 
 fought at Ferry in 1688-89. The north bears an appropriate Scriptural quo- 
 tation. The east the Nicholson Arms, and the west the Derry Arms. Much 
 credit is due to Mr. John Hempton, for the performance of this laudable 
 undertaking. 
 
 Page, 236. — "Judicious, prudent, pious, and sincere." 
 
 John Gwyn, Esq , a merchant of the City of Londonderry, who died in 
 1829, bequeathed by his will £40,000 to found the institution which bears his 
 name. It stands on an area of ten acres of a beautiful sloping bill on the 
 north-west side of the city. So many as seventy-two of the most destitute 
 orphans of every denomination, born in Derry, are comforably lodged, hoarded, 
 and educated in this establishment. The children are admissable at eight 
 years of age, and when old enough, are bound to trades, and supplied with 
 clothing during their apprenticeship. Mr. Gwyn placed the management of 
 this institution, which will be perpetual, in the hands of trustees, consisting 
 of the Protestant Bishop for the time being, the two ministers of the first 
 Presbyterian Church, and eighteen merchants of the City, with a secretary 
 and treasurer. 
 
 Page 237— The Wooden Bridge of Derry. 
 This bridge, which measures 1.068 feet in length, and 40 feet in width, 
 was opened for traffic on the 231 of November. 1700. It was erected by 
 Messrs. Cox and Babington. of Boston, and cost £12,583 Is 0d. Toll for the 
 first year (when the charges were double what thev now are), £1.470. The 
 toll from the 31st of December, 1839, to the 31st of December, 1840, was sold 
 by auction for £3,675, and for the same dates, in 1S62, it realized £5,200. 
 This satisfactorily shows the increasing commercial prosperity of the city. 
 
 Page 239— The New Iron Bridge. 
 The new iron bridge, which spans the Foyle, between the north-west and 
 south-east sides, measures 1,173 feet from end to end ; width 30 feet. The 
 height from the top of the railing of the upper roadway for vehicles and foot 
 passengers, to the surface of the river at low water, exceeds 88 feet. The 
 bridge, which is composed of strong iron girders, rests upon 17 metal cylinders. 
 The eight on either side, crossways from their centres, are 24 feet apart, length*
 
 N0TE3. 
 
 251 
 
 ways, 180 feet. These cylinders are U feet in diameter. Tlie great cylinder 
 in the centre on which the swivel bri Ige turns ia 80 feet in di imeter. These 
 cylinders are tilled with concrete) and are sank on an average I I feel below 
 the bed of the river. It is said to he the h wdsomesl bridge of the kind in 
 Europe. Engineers — John liawkshaw, Esq , F.R.S., C.E., London ; and John 
 Hughes Esq., C K, l' rry. Contractors — Messrs. Joseph Butler and Co., 
 Stauningsley, Leeds, England. Contractor fur the abutments — Mr. Matthew 
 M'Clelland; ami for the roadway approaches on the Derryside — Messrs. A. 
 and \V. M'Elwee. Estimated cost of all i; i JU,000. 
 
 Page 212, line 3. — " We welcome the chieftain, exalted in station." 
 
 In the mouth of August, 181S, the Royal Agricultural Society of In 
 held their annual show at Londonderry, on which occasion the Lord 
 Lieutenant of Ireland, the late Earl of Eglinton and Winton, visited the 
 City, and met with a most enthusiastic reception from the citizens and gentry 
 of the North-West of lister. Cannon, discharged by the Apprentice Boys 
 on the ramparts, announced his arrival, and the joy-hells rang out a merry 
 peal in welcome of the Viceregal visitor. He was received at the Railway 
 terminus by the Mayor, A. Curry, Esq., Jas. \V. Gregg, Esq., Town Clerk, and a 
 a number of city and country gentlemen; and, on Ins arrival at the Corpora- 
 tion-Hall, an address was presented to him by the Mayor from the Corpora- 
 tion, to which his Excellency courteously replied. Next, day he proceeded 
 down Lough Foyle in the Lyra steamer as far a- Ennishowen Bead, accompa- 
 nied by u numerous and noble party, among whom were the Lord Bishop of 
 Deny an i Raphoe, the Most Noble the Marquis of 'Abercorn, the Earl of 
 Clancarty, the Earl of Erne, Lord Berners, Viscount Lifford, SirJ is. Sti wart, 
 Bart., Fort-tewurt; Colonel Taylor, M.P., Sir Robert A. Ferguson, Bart, M.P., 
 Sir F. W. Heygate, Hart., the Hon. Colonel Cole, Ml'., Lord Geo. Hamilton, 
 Alexander Curry, Esq., Mayor of Derry; B. M. Alexander, Esq., lli^h 
 Sheriff; Major Scott, 8. M. Greer, Esq., M.P., Admiral Bruce, <fcc. As the 
 iiner was approaching Moville.au address from the Port and Barbour 
 Commissioners was presented to him on the quarter-deck. It was read by 
 the secretary, A. II. Stewart, Esq., and suitably responded to by his Kxcel- 
 lency. On his return to Derry his Lordship, at three o'clock, entered the 
 Show yard, which was thronged by select visitors. In the evening, in a 
 pavilion erected for the purpose, there was a grand Banquet, at which about 
 B "i ■-•■ ntlemen attended. The Earl of Clancarty, president of the Sooii iy, 
 presided ; and on the health of the Earl of Eglinton being given, it was 
 received with the utmost demonstrations of loyalty and respect. < hi Wed- 
 nesday evening, after the banquet, the Bishop and Mrs. Biggin held a 
 reception in the Talace, to which a number of the gentry were invited to 
 meet his Excellency, who was the guest of the Bishop. On Thursday his 
 Excellency visited Tcmulemoyle Seminary, of which he expressed his appro- 
 bation. A memorial from the inhabitants of Muff (which was n ii by tho 
 3 hn Conroy) was here presented to him, praying him to change the 
 name of the village from Muff lo Eglinton, to which request be at once 
 acceded. Accordingly, the village has since thai time borne thai n ime. This, 
 an l inton \irn-, engraved in Btone by Mr. Robert Kell, sculptor, for 
 
 Mr. 9 imm I Be n land, coach builder, Great J imi s-street, and plai i I by him 
 abo. i his factory, are lasting memeriala of the visit of bis 
 
 Excellency to Derry. On his return from Templenioyli iwer 
 
 ryn's Instil iii ion, un 1 in the evening attended a ball, given at the 
 pavilion in honour of bis coming to the North-Western metropolis, N< it 
 day (Friday) he paid a visit to bis relative the Venerable ' n Goold, 
 
 Bharon Gli be, and on Saturday Inspected the ext< naive reclamations at Hurt 
 and Inch Levels, effected by the skill and enterprise of William M'Cormiok,
 
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 NOTES. 
 
 Esq., M.P. These elicited expressions of surprise and admiration from his Ex- 
 cellency, who, with the noblemen and gentlemen accompanying him, partook 
 of an elegant dejeuner, which Mr.,M'Cormick had prepared for the occasion. 
 His Excellency took his departure by the Northern Counties Railway, at half- 
 past two o'clock, amid loud and enthusiastic cheers from the assembled mul- 
 titude. During his stay the public buildings and all the principal streets of 
 the City, were decorated with flags. 
 
 Page 243, line 1.— " Oft as the deep-toned old Cathedral bell." 
 
 The late Sir Robert Alexander Ferguson, Bart, M.P, died in Dublin, on the 
 16tb of March, 1800. His mortal remains were interred in the family burying 
 ground in the Church-yard of the Chapel of Ease, Derry, on the 19th, on 
 which occasion the immense number at the funeral bore testimony to the 
 universal sorrow of the citizens of Derry and the people of the surrounding 
 district at his unexpected death. He was the son of Sir Andrew Ferguson, 
 who was created a Baronet in 1801, and died in 1808, when the title devolved 
 on Sir Robert, being then only twelve years of age. Sir Robert vas educated 
 at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated as M.A. in 1817. He 
 represented the City of Londonderry in Parliament from the year 1830 till the 
 time of his death, an honour which cost him, by report, about .£40,000, as he 
 had, within the first seven years of his public life, to encounter seven sharply- 
 contested elections. He died unmarried. He was connected with the 
 Seminary of Templemoyle and all the institutions of the City of Derry, 
 so that his death was looked upon as a public loss. Sir Robert was 
 Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotulorum of the County of Londonderry, 
 and a Justice of the Peace for the Counties of Tyrone and Donegal, 
 in each of which he was a landed proprietor. On the 29th of June, 1860, a 
 meeting, attended by the principal gentlemen of the City and County, was 
 held in the Corporation-Hall, Bartholomew M'Corkell, Esq., J.P., (then 
 Mayor,) presided, when it was resolved to erect a monument to his me- 
 mory. A committee, was appointed for the purpose of collecting sub- 
 scriptions for this purpose, and funds sufficient having been subscribed, 
 a contract was entered into with John Edward Jones, Esq., of London, for 
 a bronze statue of the worthy Baronet, at a cost of ±'1,200. It was 
 accordingly executed, and placed where it now is at the North-East end 
 of Corporation-Hall. The statue is seven feet in height, and stands on a 
 pedestal composed of three blocks of granite, which rises ten feet from 
 the ground. The statue was uncovered on the 9th of March, 1863, an im- 
 mense multitude being present on the occasion, including George Skipton, 
 Esq., J. P., D.L., High-Sheriff, and the members of the Grand Jury of the 
 County ; Alexander Lindsay, Esq., J. P., Mayor of Derry, and the other mem- 
 bers of the Corporation in their robes of office. An appropriate inaugural 
 address was delivered on the occasion by the Lord Bishop of Derry and 
 Raphoe. In addition to the statue an admirable full length Portrait 
 of him, intended to be placed in the. new City Hall in contemplation of being 
 erected, has been painted by our eminent city artist, William Foy, Esq. 
 Sir Robert, by his paternal grandmother, was connected with the Bateson 
 family, the present Duchess of Buckingham, the Harveys of Malin Hall, 
 and the Brownes of Staffordshire. He was also related to the late Earl of 
 Caledon. 
 
 Page 245 — " That adds to his comfort narrated." 
 Allusion is made here to a volume of Poems published by Mr. Dougall.
 
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