The Sun.
London, England, 1862-03-12 00:00:00

CLERGY RELIEF BILL.

The house having resolved itself into committee,
Mr. BOUVERIE moved for leave to bring in a bill for
the relief of persons in holy orders of the United Church of
England and Ireland declaring thbir dissent therefrom. The
hon. member explained that a similar measure had been
introduced some years ago, arising out of the case of the
Rev. Mr. Shore and the Bishop of Exeter, which had been
referred to a select committee, but had never passed.
The case arose out of one of the canons of the
Church of England, which prohibited any clergy-
men dissenting from the Church and leaving her ministry,
and procuring employment as a layman. The object of
the measure was to remedy the state of matters which the
enforcement of that canon gave rset o. It would not apply
to persons dissentingfrom the Church and leaving her com-
munion, but to those who lett the ministry of the Church
and still remained in her communion.

After some conversation, joined in by Sir W. HEATH-
COTE and Mr.IIuBBARD, leave was given to bring in the
bill, which was laid on the table and read a first time.
The house then adjourned at a quarter to two o'clock.

ST. THOMAS'S.HOSPITAL.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SlR,—Permit me to draw your attention to the
following important article, published in the Lancet
of this day's date ; and as the medical world con-
sider almost official the statements that appear in
that journal, I hope you will aid the suffering poor
with your powerful advocacy, in accordance with
the views expressed in our most important medical
paper.
The Lancet states ;—" It is rumoured—but we
cannot credit the rumour—that the authorities,of
Thomas's Hospital are about to decide in favour
of Potts' vinegar ground as the site of the new
hospital. Of all the sites that have been talked
of, this is about the most unsuitable. Gasworks
overshadow it, and buildings enclose it on every
side, Every provision there exists for surrounding
the patients in an atmosphere redolent with multi-
farious stenches and soot, and resounding with the
din of artisans and traffic. The space, moreover,
is absurdly insufficient. The question is one of
such high public importance, that there ought to
be held a Borough meeting to discuss it without
delay."
Now, as every word above quoted is undoubtedly
true, surely such a situation can never be coun-
tenanced by the authoritative powers in whom the
selection of a site is invested.

I speak not of other sites, but only raise my
humble veto against such an abomination as Potts'
vinegar yard being
.for a single instant deemed an
eligible spot for so important an institution as St.
Thomas's Hospital.

um, sir, your most obedient servant,
London, March 8, 1862. IYIEDICUS.

The Lombardo of Milan states that Gen. Gari-
baldi will, immediately after the Democratic meeting at
Genoa, visit all the towns of Italy to institute national rifle
matches Where they are still wanting.
TILE LASH..On Saturday morning week Private
Jones, of the Ist battalion 23d Royal Welsh FusilierS, re-
ceived 50 lashes in the barrack-square, Walmer, pursuant
to a sentence by a court martial, for striking the provcst
sergeant. When he received the first four lashes he made
a slight groan, but he received the remainder without any
further emotion. After the fast stroke he exultingly sang
out Domini, which was understood by the soldiers to mean
"bravo," The flogging will be followed by six months'
imprisonment.—Kentish Gazette.