THE LAW OF BURIAL IN IRELAND.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."] do not dispute Mr. Murphy's claim, as a practical Irish- man, to laugh at logic, especially English logic, to his heart's content. As to his "precedent," however, English Disestab-
lishers are not bound by it, and make no secret of their intention not to act upon it.
At a former capture of Ardenvohr, Drumsnab had not been taken as the point of attack. But Major Dalgetty would not, therefore, have abandoned the "round monticle," least of all to an enemy who had avowed his intention to operate from it.
I owe you an apology, Sir, already, for these "more last words," or I would say something of Mr. Murphy's way of " wise " generosity. In Ireland, I perceive, as in England, it is held legitimate in controversy to pronounce between one's oppo- nent and oneself which of the two is wise.—I am, Sir, &c.,
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