WEXFORD, or WEISFORD, the capital of the above county, is a large ancient town, at the mouth of the Slane, the first place the English got possession of when they invaded Ireland in 1170, and is now much frequented by strangers in summer, on account of a chalybeate spring near it. Here is a very good harbour for vessels of considerable burden, and barracks for two companies of foot, with a very ancient castle still standing. Both Wexford and Waterford give title of earl to the Talbots, earls of Shrewsbury, in England.