of those I have given, there are those of Richard the Second, Richard the Third, Henry the Sixth, Edward the Fourth, Edward the Sixth, James the Second, and probably some others, but I did not think myself warranted in laying my friends under contribution for what probably most of them would consider merely literary curiosities, except by a few in Galway. I trust it will be perceived that I have avoided the insertion of much corporation matter with which I have been favoured, that would be considered agreeable by those only engaged in party, and any observations of mine must not be in prejudgment of a question with the merits of which I must be very imperfectly acquainted, and I do not write to serve any party. On the never-dying subject of tribes and non-tribes of Galway, I have given the arguments on both sides; professing a perfect neutrality; I have, I trust, many friends of each party.

I have given a specimen of Galway poetry, that I flatter myself will be enjoyed by every lover of genuine humour. Since that period, we have had plenty of coarse satire, some daubing, some rhyming, but no poetry. It must be evident to every person of the least reading, that though I have not stopped to acknowledge it, I have drawn largely on several authors, particularly on Dr. Ledwich, Butler's Lives of the Saints, Grose, and any others

that were likely to enlighten my subject. I trust therefore, that any living authors whom I have quoted may not be offended, nor think I could be mean enough to stoop to such acts of piracy, or vain enough to think I could escape detection. The fact is, that many of my notes were taken at moments of such great hurry, that the names of many of the authors have escaped my recollection. I may say with great truth, Non mi ricordo.

To Mr. Hardiman's admirable History of Galway I am deeply indebted for many articles that his indefatigable research has brought to light, and which the difficulty of acquiring put out of my reach. I must confess, had I seen his excellent book at an earlier period, probably the town of Galway would have been left entirely to him; but my Survey had been so far advanced, and so much of the town affairs intermingled with those of the county at large, that I had neither time nor indeed inclination to make a new arrangement. I flatter myself that from the union of Mr. Hardiman's book and mine, there will be found a more perfect county report than has hitherto appeared in Ireland. To Mr. Hardiman the indeed the literary world, are highly indebted. To appreciate the intense labour and expense of his research through the different offices of record, a man must have been an author and in a similar situation.

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Most sincerely do I wish him that remuneration which a discerning and grateful public should bestow; and I cannot think that any person of this province, where such multitudes are descended from the Galway families, can be so destitute of taste, or even curiosity, as to be without the book; and even to those who are unconnected with the county I can promise a high treat, if indefatigable research, exquisite arrangement, manly style, and unimpeached veracity can deserve it.

To Mrs. Blake of Merlin Park I feel highly indebted for procuring me an inspection of the old map of Galway at Castle-Mount-Garret, (a fac simile of which Mr. Hardiman has published); also for communicating the old corporation book in her possession, from which much useful and entertaining matter has been extracted.

I shall feel highly honored by receiving the corrections of any person better acquainted with the county than I can pretend to be; they shall be gratefully acknowledged if this work should ever be thought worthy of a second edition.

Mount Bellew, Castle Blakeney.

HELY DUTTON.

ADVERTISEMENT.

FROM an extensive and very varied practice, and an attentive study of the higher branches of Landscape Gardening, the Author hopes he may claim the notice of his countrymen.

His designs for Water, and its picturesque accompaniments, he trusts, are more from Nature than those usually executed in Ireland, and perhaps even in England, if we may judge from the tame frontispiece to Mr. Pontey's new work" The Rural Improver," which, it may be reasonably concluded, is a chosen specimen of his practice, and of English taste.

In thinning plantations, so little known or attended to in Ireland, he endeavours to unite future profit with picturesque effect, and gives instructions for pruning plantations, which any intelligent hedge carpenter can execute, and thus spread this grossly and obstinately neglected, but highly necessary practice, for those who have a due regard for the interests of posterity.

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A very considerable experience in draining and irrigation enables him in many cases to lessen the expense, by making each contribute to the benefit of the other.

The plan he has for some time adopted, of giving occasional visits by the year, has been found so very satisfactory, he is induced to extend it, by which a very considerable saving in expence will be obtained by those who have extensive designs in contemplation.