TERRENURE, (COUNTY OF Dublin,)

the seat of F. Bourne, Esq. is situated at the distance of three English miles from the Castle of DUBLIN, and within one mile of the romantic village of Rathfarnham. The origin or derivation of the name is uncertain; it may signify either a generous soil, or a territorial boundary; or, those who are fond of indulging in fanciful derivations, may, without overstraining, discover meanings totally different: to us, the first-mentioned here is sufficiently satisfactory. The house, which is capacious and elegant, was erected by Robert Shaw, Esq. father of the present Sir Robert Shaw, Bart., representative of the city of DUBLIN, in the Imperial Parliament, for upwards of twenty-five years; upon the union of the family of Wilkinson with that of Sir Robert Shaw, Terrenure was deserted, for the noble demesne and mansion of Bushy Park, where Sir Robert and his family at present reside; while Terrenure, after having been occupied by Mr. Taafe, a gentleman of considerable fortune, passed into the hands of its present wealthy proprietor. The demesne, covering about fifty English acres, is extremely elegant, and judiciously improved. In front of the mansion is seen a lawn gradually sloping to the margin of a beautiful artificial lake, whose surface is enlivened by the passage of swans and various aquatic birds, and an occasional barge, with its gay and happy voyagers, steering for some of the little wood-grown islets that slumber on the tranquil surface of the waters. The plantations and woods of Terrenure are rich and luxuriant; the beech-tree in particular is here found in forms the most picturesque. The neighbourhood has always been a favourite one; containing in its immediate vicinity, Lord Ely's Castle, the extensive grounds of Bushy Park, the ancient mansion of Temple-Oge, and many others of great elegance and attraction.

THE KING'S BRIDGE.

The name of this "Illustration" at once suggests its object. The inhabitants of DUBLIN, fully sensible of his Majesty's gracious condescension in honouring their city by his royal presence and residence, in the year 1821, determined to mark so great an event in the history of their ancient city, by some commemorative architectural structure. Subscriptions were quickly and gladly contributed, and a committee elected for the management and disposal of their amount. When a sufficient sum for the erection of a suitable testimonial was subscribed, the committee of management submitted the sentiments of their fellow-citizens to his Majesty, who was pleased to express a desire, that the amount of the voluntary subscription of his attached Irish subjects, should be expended in the construction of a handsome bridge across the river Liffey, opening a communication between the military road and the principal entrance to the Phoenix Park.

The former approach to this noble, extensive, and picturesque scene, was so inconvenient and offensive, that the citizens of DUBLIN were, in a great measure, deprived of the enjoyment of its beauties.

The committee were urged to the execution of a suggestion so judicious, both by a sense of duty and an admiration of its merit, and, having advertised for designs, were promptly supplied with many, and with excellent ones, by the architects of DUBLIN. These plans were respectfully submitted to his Majesty's inspection, who was graciously pleased to approve of the design of George Papworth, Esq. architect, after which the King's Bridge has been constructed by Mr. Robinson, the proprietor of the Phoenix Iron Works, with whom the committee contracted for its erection.

The first stone of the foundation was laid by the Most Noble the Marquess Wellesley, then lord lieutenant of Ireland, on the 12th day of December, 1827. The trowel, which was handed to him on the occasion by the Hon. and Rev. John Pomeroy, was presented to the committee by Alderman West, of the city of DUBLIN, and is a specimen of exquisite workmanship, and is of a very costly description.

There is a copper plate inserted in the stone, on which is engraved the following Inscription:

After the ceremony of laying the first stone was concluded, his Excellency named the future structure the King's Bridge, while the surrounding multitude demonstrated their affection for their Sovereign by the most hearty and enthusiastic cheering. We have