IRISH EMIGRANTS.
[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."]
SIR,—In last week's Spectator, third page, it is stated that the late- embarkation of emigrants in Blacksod Bay, County Mayo, was. a "thoroughly cheerful occasion." I hope you will allow me to- correct this statement in your next issue. The account which I saw of the affair (in or from a daily paper) was that, as each• boatload of emigrants left the shore for the steamer, a wail of lamentation arose. I think that any one who has been present at the departure of Irish emigrants from their homes, will agree with me that loud and sorrowful lamentations usually accom- pany such departures from friends and country, not likely to be seen again.—I am, Sir, &c., [We took our report from the Irish Times, and have had it confirmed on the best private authority.—En. Spectator.]
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