And surely from those who left their native land, carrying with them the literature of the day and the remembrance of her glory, it was not likely that there should spring up a generation otherwise than strongly attached to
“That fortress built by Nature for herself,
Against infection and the hand of War?”
Well, indeed, has Lieutenant Synge remarked, “Let it also be remembered by those who would argue the defection of Canada, or other British provinces, from the history of the past, what were the circumstances attending the last revolt (and only one) of British Colonies.”
“Let the regret with which those colonies revolted be also borne in mind! Generations have succeeded, yet in the hearts of many of the best and noblest that lingering regret remains; not that the revolt took place, not that it was successful, but that it was rendered necessary.” I shall only add, I agree most perfectly with the author on the Art of colonization when he says, “But whatever may be its cause, I have no doubt that the love of England is the ruling sentiment of English Colonies.”
(65) “The Americans would have readily agreed with us upon this boundary question, when it was of no practical moment.”—Edward Gibbon Wakefield.
This assertion requires proof.
(66) My friend Lieutenant-Colonel Pottinger has brought to my notice, that the time of transit from London to the west coast of Ireland will be nearly as follow, vis.
| To Holyhead | 8 | hours | |
| Holyhead to Dublin | 4 | “ | |
| Dublin to the west coast of Ireland | 4 | “ | |
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| In all | 16 |