THE IRISH PEASANTRY AND THE KING'S ILLNESS.
To THE EDITOR or THE "SPECTATOR."3
Sin,—Those who have been convinced of the profound dis- loyalty of the Irish peasant and artisan will scarcely be pre- pared to believe, what is nevertheless perfectly true, that the late illness of the King has happily proved an occasion for the exhibition of most widely spread feelings of personal sympathy towards his person and anxiety for his recovery. The spontaneous expressions of kindly goodwill, the many heartfelt prayers which were uttered for his recovery in the South of Ireland (for which alone I am qualified to speak), have been as gratifying as they were unexpected. Whatever may be the views entertained towards the "Government," there still glows in the breast of the warm-hearted Irish peasant an unquenchable feeling of reverence for the King ; and it seems certain that an early visit of his Majesty to this part of his dominions would be the occasion of a great demonstration of loyalty.—I am, Sir, &c.,
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