21 APRIL 1883, Page 14

IRISH EMIGRANTS.

[To TEE EDITOR OF MR "SPECTATOR."] SIR,—In answer to the letter in this week's Spectator, I may say that lately I went from this to Moville, in one of the tenders, with 500 emigrants on board, and can testify that it at least was a " thoroughly cheerful occasion." I was deeply interested, and watching closely, but did not see a tear shed, either by the emigrants, or their friends assembled to see them off. I felt the scene sad and solemn, but, I believe, was only joined in this feeling by one grey-headed man, who was saying good-bye to some of his family. Instead of " sorrowful lamentations," handkerchiefs were waved, hearty cheers were exchanged, and I heard many laughs and jests.—I am, Sir, &a,

Londonderry, April 16th. Gaulle..