To Redruth, 8 miles. Redruth is situated on a bleak and exposed spot in the very bosom of the mining district. It is of very remote origin, but did not rise to any importance till the discovery and working of the copper mines, which have been the means of increasing its population sixfold during the last century. 3 miles north-west of Redruth is Tehidy Park, the seat of the late Lord De Dunstanville. Killiow, W. M. Tho- 39 mas, Esq. 386 The is considered the capital of Cornwall. It is situated at the conflux of the Kenwin and the St Allen. carries on a considerable trade in tin and copper ore, and has works for converting tin into bars and ingots. It sends two members to Parliament. Pop. 3043. Parliament of the Lord Warden of the Stanneries, and the Vice- Warden's Courts, are held here. At a short distance is the church of St Michael Penkivel, in which the gallant Admiral Boscawen is interred. Calenick, 83 Compregny,W.Michell, Esq. Foote the comedian was a native of Truro; and Henry Martyn, Sir H. Davy, Lord Exmouth, Polwhele, &c. were edu cated here. 3 m. distant is Tregothnan, the seat of the Earl of Falmouth, standing on an eminence, and com manding some fine views. At a distance Killiganoon, late Admiral Spry: Tregye, W. Penrose, Esq.; Trelissick, T. Daniel, Esq. 86 At a little distance Car clew, the seat of Sir Ch. Lemon, one of the finest 87 mansions in Cornwall. Beyond Carclew is Enys, J. S. Enys, Esq.; and, 3 miles from it is Penryn, 911 on an eminence, formerly defended by a castle. It 93 unites with Falmouth in returning 2 M. P. Pop. Bargas, 36 Perranwell. 96 river Cober, in the immediate vicinity of the min- 27 ing districts. It was first incorporated by Richard Coeur de Lion. A curious festival, called the Fury Dance, is held on the 8th 25 of May. Pop. 3584. Helston once possessed an 24 hospital of St John. bowling-green is kept on the site of the ancient castle. A In Breage is the celebrat- 21 ed copper and tin mine of Huel Vor. In this parish, too, are the remains of Pengerswick Tower. cross river Looc. St Breage, 3337. 94 Falmouth, two miles distant, is a considerable sea-port, having a commo dious harbour. It is the station for packets to Spain, Portugal, and the West Indies; and carries on a large trade in the pil 97 97 chard fishery. The en trance to the harbour is 994 defended by the Castles of Pendennis and St Mawe Pop. 4844. Pendennis Castle endured a siege of six months, in the Roya cause during the civil wars. Penrose, J. Rogers, Esq. 1021 In the ground is a large sheet of water, called Looe Pool, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Two miles from Penrose, and near RIGHT FROM EXET. From L. End. From Exeter. ON LEFT FROM EXET. Godolphin Park, Duke Leeds. Beyond, at some istance, is Crowan, the 18 hurch of which contains any memorials of the anient family of St Aubyn. heir ancient seat, Clovance, was unfortunately Jurned by accident. Marazion enjoys a peuliar degree of salubrity rom its situation at the foot of a hill on St Michael's Bay, by which it is completely sheltered from cold winds. At a short listance is St Michael's Mount, an isolated rocky promontory, which, together with the tower of the chapel erected on its summit, rises to the height of 250 feet above the level of the sea. The view from the top is inexpressibly grand. St Michael's Mount is the property of the St Aubyn family, who have made considerable improve ments on it. Here Lady Catherine Gordon, wife of Perkin Warbeck, took refuge; and many families secured themselves during the rebellion of the Cornish, in the reign of Edward VI. The population of the town is 1683. 17 17 111 PENZANCE. Here you may proceed to Sennen, 8 miles; thence to Land's End, 13 miles; or to Newlyn, 1 miles; Trevelloe, 13 miles; St Buryan, 23 miles; Trebear, 13 miles; Trevescan, 2 miles; thence to the Land's End, 2 mile: making altogether, from Penzance, 11 miles. LAND'S END, a promontory at the western extremity of the 111 Acton Castle, Captain Praed. It Penzance is the most. westerly town in England. enjoys a very mild atmosphere, and the soil around is extremely fertile. It carries on a considerable trade in the exportation of tin and pilchards. The new market house, the geological museum, and the baths, are its most handsome edifices. In its vicinity are several natural curiosities, such as Logan Rock, Lamorna Cave, and Lanyon Quoit. At the distance of five miles is a Druidical circle, called the Merry Maidens. The pop. of Penzance is 8578. The town stands in the parish of Madern, of which the late Sir Humphrey Davy 1234 was a native. English coast. About a mile from the promontory are a number of rocks, called the Long Ships. On the largest of these is erected a light-house, 112 feet above the level of the sea. WALES. XL.-TOUR FROM BRISTOL ALONG THE COAST OF WALES THROUGH NEWPORT, CARDIFF, SWANSEA, CAERMARTHEN, PEMBROKE, HAVERFORDWEST, ST DAVID'S, CARDIGAN, ABEYSTWITH, &c. The tourist having crossed the Severn by the new passsage will find no place * Eight miles from Penzance is the populous fishing town of St Ives. Its harbour is defended by a pier, erected by the celebrated engineer, Smeaton, and is capable of accommodating 200 vessels. The town depends chiefly on the coast trade and pilchard fishery. One M. P. Pop. 5666. Tregonna Castle, the seat of Mr Stephens, occupies a lofty eminence not far from the town, and commands a noble prospect. worthy of notice till his arrival at Caerwent. Its ruins indicate its tent and magnificence under the Romans, but it has now dwindled in On the left is Llanwern, the mansion of Sir C. J. Salsbury, command sive view. Near the 13th mile-stone is the neat village of Christchu white-washed cottages. At a short distance to the right is Caerle great antiquity, situated on the river Usk. The walls are in some pl high and 12 feet broad, and the shape of the city seems to have beer oblong square, three sides straight and the fourth curved. There is a for the researches of the antiquary, and the numerous coins found enriched the cabinets of the curious. In this neighbourhood there ar man encampments. Two miles from Caerleon is Llantarnam House, of a considerable branch of the Morgan family. The site of this stru rich Cistertian Abbey of six monks. Some traces of the ancient fabr main. Between Caerleon and Newport is St Julian's, once the residence of Herbert of Cherbury. Part of it has been converted into a farm-hous other parts remain in their original state. Near it is an old barn which formed part of St Julian's Abbey. Further on is Newport Castle, built appa for the defence of the river, which is commanded by three strong towers. to Newport a stone bridge, consisting of five arches, has been thrown ove Usk, at an expense of L.10,165. The town itself presents little that is inte ing to the traveller, excepting a church exhibiting architecture of various The church-yard commands an extensive view of the surrounding country Severn and Bristol Channel. It is a sea-port and a place of considerable chiefly in iron and coal. Its prosperity has greatly increased of late years. means of canals and railways, Newport communicates with various part South Wales, while boats and sloops, besides two steam-packets, daily sal tween that town and Bristol. The road from Newport passes Tredegar Ho with its extensive and well-planned grounds and noble trees, the proper Sir C. Morgan; next the villages of Pediston and St Melons, where upper and lower roads from Newport to Cardiff unite. Here there is a encampment surrounded by a deep trench. Three miles from St Melo Rumney Church, an edifice not less than 180 feet from the chancel to the to which is ornamented with battlements and Gothic pinnacles. Having the river Rumney, which separates England from Wales, the tourist enters C DIFF, the capital of Glamorganshire. It is a well-built sea-port and borough to at the mouth of the river Taff, over which there is a bridge consisting off arches. The castle is a fabric of antiquity, but the smooth shaven lawn modern improvements seem incongruous with the appearance of the ruins. keep, which is still very perfect, is of an octagonal shape. From the mo enclosed by it, and also from the ramparts, charming views of the surrounds country are obtained. In the castle are several excellent portraits. In a du geon of the tower near the entrance, Robert Duke of Normandy was confi twenty-six years, after he had been deprived of his sight and inheritance by younger brother, Henry I. The place of his confinement is still pointed o cro |