The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 13, No. 367, April 25, 1829

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Various. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 13, No. 367, April 25, 1829

SUSSEX PLACE, REGENT'S PARK

SUSSEX PLACE,

TRANSLATION OF AN IRISH DEED OF GIFT

TRANSLATION

DISCOVERY OF THE MINES OF HAYNA, FROM AN INCIDENT IN IRVING'S LIFE OF COLUMBUS

RECENT VISIT TO POMPEII

THE CONVICT'S DREAM

ANTICIPATION

THE TOPOGRAPHER

ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND

PORTRAIT-PAINTING

THE SELECTOR; AND LITERARY NOTICES OF NEW WORKS

PRACTICE OF COOKERY,

"CLOUDS AND SUNSHINE."

SPIRIT OF THE PUBLIC JOURNALS

NOSES

THE ANECDOTE GALLERY

ARCTIC ADVENTURES

THE MORSE, OR SEA HORSE

SEAL'S WEDDING

THE GATHERER

OLD LOVE SONG

EPITAPH ON A LAWYER

A WEDDING

CHARADE

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Is said to have been erected from the designs of Mr. Nash, but is considered as one of the least successful of his productions. It was among the earliest of the terraces in the Park, and its whimsical contrast with the chaster beauties of the adjoining structures soon became the signal for critical pasquinade.

It consists of an extensive range of residences, a centre with a pediment, with two octagonal towers, and wings with four other towers in each, all the towers being finished with cupola tops and minarets. Probably the architect was tempted to this introduction for the sake of picturesque variety, since it is not justifiable on the score of architectural beauty or good taste. Indeed, it is an attempt at magnificence which, on so small a scale, is not deserving of imitation, and has not been followed. The general effect is far from pleasing; but the eye of the landscape painter will probably enjoy an assemblage of picturesque outlines in grouping Sussex Place with its adjacent scenery and accessories. The gardens to this terrace are tastefully disposed, and the situation commands some of the most fascinating prospects of the Park. Before the facade the lake spreads its silvery sheet, and reflects the oriental cupolas with charming effect; and the varied plantations of the Park, especially on the opposite margin of the lake, group with peculiar felicity, and render Sussex Place one of the most delightful sites in this paradisaical region.

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The territory of Leitrim, though as yet uninvaded, was at the same time declared a county; and the Magranals, who had probably no wish to be "civilized" on Sir Anthony's plan, appear to have endeavoured to avert the coming storm, by employing an agent in Dublin, at an immense expense, considering the scarcity of money in Ireland in those days, "to advocate their cause with the lords justices and council:" or, in plain English, to crave permission to be allowed to remain in quiet. The person chosen was one of their own sept, John Magranal, a soldier of fortune, who, having served in the English army in the subjugation of the King's and Queen's counties, had been rewarded with a grant of the forfeited lands of Claduff, in the former county, and was supposed to stand well with the lords justices. Him they elected their chief. With what success he advocated their cause has been already stated.

The late George Nugent Reynolds, the dramatist, was a member of the sept of the Magranals; as was the notorious Tom Reynolds, the informer, well known in the history of the rebellion of 1798.

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