The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-03-27 00:00:00

AIR REDS.

Dreams. as all the world knowst, are only phantoms of the brain ;
and it it likely they will be rendered more phasing by sleeping
on air beds. An ingenious mechanic, of Somerset%litre, not long
ago, obtained a patent for stuffing a bed with air instead of feathers ;
and the following is the description of this new mode of obtaining
light sleep :—" The inveation coexists in rendering the case of the
tail, pillow, &c. impervious to air, and tilling it by means of an
air-pump (we presume a condensir.g syringe is here meant) with
enntnion amiotplierie air, instead of down or feathers. The air is
intniduced through an aperture or tube into the ease, and prevented
from returning by tract of an air-tight stop-cock or vt.lve. The
case may be rendereu impervious to air by regions methods ; btu
'that recommer.ded by the patentee, it a cotrposition of 'tna rub-
bur, spirits of turpentine, nael linseed oil, winch, when dry, is ex-
tremely pliable, and it, elastic, that if the cloth be folded in sharp
'corners, tt will not crack or peel off.
" The advantages of this method of consttuction for beds and
pillows, arc their superior degree of elasticity, 'Minding the mod
refreshing and easy repose, either in elis or even in the warmest
climates ; that they may, when required, be changed from the
greatest dey to rifts:Areas to the hardness of a mattress, by moving
the handle of the nir-pump, which is placed coninsodiously within
reach ; or mny be rendered soft to any required degree, by the ex-
hausting pump, 1....40 within reach.
" In addition to these convenierscet, they may at any time he
rendered perfectly fresh and cool, by merely changing the air, by
the alternate use of the air pumps ; this may be effected in a few
minutes, without the person sir ning on the beds being moved ;
hence their great advantage to invalids, and their generally refresh-
ing and salubtiout effects.
" Such machinery may at first sight appear too philosophical for
CO.IIIIIIII use, and too ettnthrotot for a sleeping anartnn.iit : hut as
to tlte first point, only a very small portion of ingenuity it required
to heconie conversant with their application ; and at to the scromi,
it is merely necessary to pay, that the air pumps, together with all I
tne nachinery for filling end exhausting the tacit, being inclosed 1
tinder the bedsteads, and cnnituttnicating with cords and tassels (re-
',emitting Is 11-pulls) suspended immediately above the pillows, eery
alteration in the state or temperature of the becis is thus
effected at ;toy time required.
" The fact is, that they save much manual latour. as they re.
quirt: no making tip ; for by their elasticity titc7 rise immediately
when left, and are then in the state of other bats after being shaken
arid mcdc up, the counterpane, &c. being returned as wind r hence
they occasion no dust or film in the reoms, °ruin the furniture,
which is always the case where feather or do*n beds are used.
" For medical parr:nes also they may be filled with air at any
required teatipemture ; or with water, steam, Of other fluids, wet
or dry, elastic or non.clastie, to which the case it equally imperme-
able. In addition to which, they have several other advantages.
'!Tray are not subject to be sloping on one side, nor to those hard
clumps or knots, which feathers or down gradually acquire in the
course of a few yearn.
" They are likewise extremely light, the largest weighing only
a few ounces, and portable alto. being easily folded or roiled, after
being previously enhausted."—The Chemist.

SI'ORTING INTELLIGENCR.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS FOR NEXT WEEK.

The Earl of Derby's stag hounds will meet on Tuesday. at
Vernon's ; Thursday, at Godstone.

FOX HO rVD S.

}:arl Fitzrilliam s meet on Monday, at Wanilord Toll Bar ;
at ten.

Lord Yarborough's, on Monday, at Thorsway Village ; Wed-
newlay, at Thornton I !allege ; Friday, at Willingham Ilouse ; and
Saturday, at Fax Dales ; at Eleven.
Sir Richard Sutton's, Glutton Hunt) on :Monday, at Hanby
Village ; Tuesday, at toleby Village ; M'edneslay, at Stainsfield
Hall; Thursday, at Fiskerton Long Wood; and Saturday, at
Willingham by Stow ; at Eleven.
The South 1Vo:d Subscription, on Tuesday, at the Tower on the
Moor ; Thursday, at l'artney ; and Saturday, at Kenuick Thorn
Bar ; at ten.
Mr. Muster's, on Monday, at Oakley Purlieu ; Tuesday,
at Farming Woods ; Thursday, at (kaftan Park ; and Friday, at
Glendon. .

Fox ewe:stn.-0o Friday morning last a scene, unprece
dented in the annals of fox hunting. presented itself at Chadionite
Wood (belonging to Earl Poulett). near Chard. It having been
' previously announced that .Me. Fartptharsoa's celebrated fox
hounds intended drawing Chaffeambe Covert, at half-past ten
o'clock, a concourse of persons assembled, mounted and dismount-
ed, to the number of between ten and eleven hundred., for the pu:.
pose of enjoying the treat thus affiwded them. To distinguish even
the lading characters of this sporting group would be impossible;
suffice it to say, that it bore the appearance as If all tl:e lox hunters
and brrakoerk riders in the four western counties had congregated
at this spot. Amidst all this gaiety and confusion, just as the
hounds were on the point of being thrown into the covert, the
greatest consternation prevailed from loud shrieks and a general
cry of " Where's a Doctor ? Where's a Doctor ?" A gendarme
was kilted in jumping iujodhioutie over a fence. Tt having, how-
ever, been ascertained that the accident was not likely to prove fa-
tal, the alarm soon subsided, std the work of the day commenced
without further interruption. Den's soft and melodious tones, ac-
companied by Solottion's shrill aod bewitching notes, and Robert's
overpowering smack of the whip, made the woods most enchant-
ingly echo, so as to till every heart with every, till at length Rey.
nerd broke covert, and the scene that ensued is past all description.
In passing the Crcwkerne turnpike mad, the rush was truly awful
and teeride ; a truss of between three and fuer hundred horsemen
extended for more than a quarter of a mile at full speed, literally
threatening destruction to all who impeded them in their heedless
career, and most fortunate was it that at this rsirfeal period the
rued was clear of travellers. The crowd of pedestrians, men.
women, and children, was so great, that poor Repaid became
mobbed, and fell a victim to the devouring enemy, amidst the
them and waving of bandkerehiefi of countless numbers of the fair
sex, who formed a pyramid of loveliness on the round of the %Car-
rell. Many distinguished iedividush then adjourned to Hinton
(louse, where they experienced the gravest hospitality and kindness
from the Noble Earl Poulett and his amiable Countess, end the
evening was spent in the utmost moviviality.—.Teaudors Courier.

Tin: ANNUAL PIGEON CLUB Ilawcit.—Titr. Got.r) Mr,
nat..—This prize, which is more honorary than valuable, was shot
for on Mit!Khan: Downs, on Wedneralay. It is, in addition to the
medal, .a 2, uhictiption of one sovereign each, open to all England,
at eleven birds each. and this subscription is awarded in propor-
tions to the eight best shots, at twenty.one yards from the trap.
There were forty-seven members, some of whom killed from one
to four, giving the out smuts (shooters out of the boundary of 100
yards) plenty of trials. The following eight stood that on the list:
Killed. I Killed.
Mr. Ilarrisol - 10
—ll owor al - 10
--(iyblet - 10
—Kent - . 9
The tie for the medal was shot
Killed. Killed.
Mr. flouverie - 11 Mr. Harrison - 8
--Kent - . 10 Capt. Smith - 8
—llyblet - 9 Mr. Hubert - 11
I —Newcomb - 9 —lloworth
_7
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Mr. Neweimb
—Hubert
_Bouverie
Capt. Smith
for as follow.:

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The prize was delivered to Mr. Mimetic, and Mr. Kent offend
to find two Essex men to shoot at '2l bird% cr .h, taking 100 sove-
reigns to 110, and they should be nigher and son.

CORONER'S INgURST.

MELANCHOLY CASE.

Theraday afternoon an inquisition wee taken before J. W.l_'x.
wise, Esq. (:owner, at the Five Bells, Old Ford, on view of the
body of Patrick Solomon.
Thomas Err.ett swore.—Witness works at the eitriel manufec. ,
tory of Mr. Smith, at Old Ford. On Tuesday morning, about
b elf-past eleven o'clock, he found the deceased lying the neon his
lace, near the bailer where he had been at work. Ili, business
was to stir the gas liquid with a broom, in the process of making
vitriol. IVitnems picked him up, and called to the workmen for
aesietance, mid then a surgeon was sent for. Witness never knew
any thing of the kind occur heore. Deceased was about thirteen
years of sge, and had worked on the pretuisea only font days: the
work that he was employed at was always performed by boys, who
were so engaged tenni morning till night ; and; during the two
years which he has worked in tl:e factory he never knew any per-
son to be unwell from the eflicts of the steam ; he thinks he had
seen the deceased about a minute berme, in good health
Henry I'meent tiorn:an sworn.—Witness is a surgeon, residing
at Bow. Ile rem (teemed about half-past twelve o'clock on the
morning alluded to; he was in the air, near the manufactory, and
appeared to be quite: dead. Mr. Fairliead had seen him about an
hour before, and their joint opinion was, that he lied met his deathb y
inhaling sulphuric hydrogen gas. The steamer ut the top of which
the deceased hied been anring wan an open vessel. Witness exa-
mined the fluid it contained, and thinks, upon the whole, the
manufactory in nut dangerous, but some caution ought to be given.
It is always dangerous if the gas escapes in a condensed form
through a small aperture, and Ls thus inhaled. This is part of the
process Be the making of vitriolic acid.
John Cleary, a boy, twelve years of age, stated lie was within
two yards of deceased at the date, at another copper. The steam
of the salts grit down his throat; he got otT the steamer and then ,
stood and s:arcd at him; witness spoke to him, but he never
answered ; witness then turned round and mimed him, and jumped
off his ladder, and found him lying on his face near the spot where
he had been standing just before. Mr. Smith told witness to keep
out of the way of the steam, and that it was best to keep the head
sloped; he cannot my that Mr. Smith thus cautioned the de-
ceased.

Mr. James Fairfiesd, swom—He is a surgeon, at Bow—Mr.
:Hills one or the assistants in the factory, int:veined him that the,
deceat;rd had met with an accident in inhaling the gas, and ca.
a hope that he would he recovered by thetime they got
pressed .
On attiring on the premises. be was informed by some of
the men that the deceased had 'teen dead about half an hour.

The Coroner and shay, after censuring in very strong terms
the practice of allowing persons to v:ork at such dangerous employ.
meat without giving them the necessary instructions, which would
probably be a means of guarding against accidents which might
otherwise occur, and utter making some further moments, agreed
to a verdict of—" Accidental Math," being recorded, " originat.
ing from the deceased hating inhaled sulphuric hydrogen gas."

The Rochefort, of 74 gulls, recently arrived with Admi-
ral Sir timhain Moore, from Malta, is ordered to be paid
wit' at Chathaan,

ALIRKETS.
CORN-EXCI-Ml,-111.titca
IS'ith the exception of (hits. our Marla t 1124 b.-ca teaw.dy qt.?,
plied with grain this week. Fine samples of Wheat cuntirut in
request, and fully support their late currency, but the interior t,s,,
are matt drag ou the market. IVc had bat few buyers a Bark,.
and Monday's prices were scarcely insintained. Although they.
rival at Oats has item extensite this week, there was a brisk ,•
for this article w-day, at priers the turn better 111311 on Moeda,.
ltzar.s and l'eas also sold more readily, but DM dearer than
Monday ; intlettl the appearance of the Market for ii.os: aye.„,
was mare 11111illiall'il than it bas been fur tune Meeks past.