Edward Walford, Dictionary of National Biography… (1893)
“ In 1852 MacCabe for a brief period renewed his connection with the Dublin press as editor of the ‘Telegraph’ newspaper; but he soon after retired from active literary work, and lived for many years in Brittany. He was a contributor to ‘Once a Week’ and to ‘Notes and Queries;’ and was also the author of many scholarly articles in the ‘Dublin Review.’ He died on 8 Dec. 1891 at Donnybrook, co. Dublin, at the age of ninety. ”
Edward Walford, Dictionary of National Biography… (1893)
“ MACCABE, WILLIAM BERNARD (1801–1891) , author and historian, was born of Roman catholic parents in Dublin on 23 Nov. 1801. In early life, from 1823, he was connected with the Dublin press (for which he reported many of O'Connell's earlier speeches) , and was editor of more than one provincial Irish newspaper. About 1833 he settled in London, and at once obtained an engagement on the ‘Morning Chronicle,’ at a time when its staff included some of the most eminent men connected with journalism. ”
Edward Walford, Dictionary of National Biography… (1892)
“ While a young man Leigh issued many volumes of verse, and was an associate of Sheridan, Fitzpatrick, Sir John Cam Hobhouse, Lord Byron, and other liberals of about his own age, who used to meet at Holland House. His interest in political and social questions was always keen, and he frequently corresponded on such topics with the leaders of the liberal party, including Lord Althorp, Sir James Mackintosh, and Sir Samuel Romilly. ”
