The Sun.
London, England, 1846-07-03 00:00:00

THE IRISH SOCIETY.

A dinner, given by this society to compliment the Earl of
Lincoln on his appointment to the Secretaryship of Ireland,
and to which his Lordship was appointed some time s:nee,
when it was but little anticipated he would so soon have to
relinquish the duties of that office, took place on Wednesday,
at the Star :and Garter, Richmond. Alderman Humphery,
M.P., Governor of the Society, presided.
Among the guests were the following members of Parlia-
ment:—The Earl of Lincoln, Lord C. Hamilton, Lord Chi-
chester, Sir Charles Napier, Sir R. Ferguson, The O'Connor
Don, Mr. Joseph Hume, Mr. Moffatt, Alr. Williame,Mr. Kerr,
Mr. Kemble, Mr. Bellew, Mr. F. French, Mr. Busfeild, Mr.
M. J. O'Connell, Mr. Grogan, and Mr. Fitzgerald. The Re-
corder of Derry, Mr. Brewster (the Irish solicitor-General),
Mr. Walter, Mr. Alsager, Mr. Campbell Foster, Sir W. Mag-
nay, Mr. S. Lover, and Dr. Mannsell, were also amongst
the invited. His Highness Ibrahim Pacha was invited, but
was unable to attend.

After the, usual loyal toasts,
The CHAIRMAN proposed " The Army and Navy," asso-
ciating with the latter portion of it the name of Sir C.
Napier, who, in returning thanks, expressed his belief
that the peace which this country now enjoyed with the
other empires of the world; and the recent settlement of
the Oregon question, was mainly attributable to the present
efficient state of our navy.
The CHAIRMAN, in proposing the next toast, which was
"The Health of the Earl of Lincoln," expressed for himself
and on behalf of the Society, the deepest regret at the loss of
his Lordship's services as Secretary for Ireland; for, although
differing from him upon many political points, he had the
fullest confidence in his good wishes towards Ireland, and in
his anxiety to serve that country. Mr. O'Connell had testi-
fied his approbation of the Noble Lord's conduct while he was
in office, and though that time was too short to be of much
practical benefit, his intentions would be gratefully remem-
bered by the Irish people.—(Hear, hear.)
Lord LINCOLN said, that as he had accepted the Society's
invitation when Secretary for Ireland, he felt that additional

honour had been paid hiin by the complimentary manner in
which, he could not say his services, but his intentions, had
been alluded to by the Governor of the Society, now that he

appeared before them, not in an official capicity, but as a
private gentleman and a Member of Parliament. In that ca-
pacity, as well as in any other, he should be proud to testify
his desire for tie welfare of Ireland.—(Hear, hear.) Without
looking forward to any renewal of the connexion he recently
had with that country, he could assure them he would con-
tinue to feel, as he always bad felt, the live:iest interest in
its welfare.—(Hear, hear.) Though now relieved from the
responsibilities of office, he did not forget that he still re-
tained those which attached to him as a representative of the
people. He wished to see every spot in Ireland as flourish-
ing and as populous as that which was possessed by the Irish
Society. He believed that by education and employment,
by improving land and establishing good farm buildings, and
by raising the moral condition of the people, that object
might eventually be attained. For that object he should use
his best exertions; and in retiring from office he could as.
sure the Society that his desire to advance the general in-
terests of Ireland would not in the slightest degree diminish.
The CHAIILMAN next gave " Prosperity to Ireland,"
coupling with the toast the health of Lord C. Hamilton,
who conceived that the present state of political affairs
would conduce to that prosperity, particularly if, as he sin-
cerely hoped would be the case, all parties would consent to
bury in oblivion all sectarian prejudices and feelings, and
unite in one common effort for the good of the country.
The Chairman's health was then proposed by Lord LIN-
COLN; and an appropriate acknowledgment having been
made by the worthy Alderman,
The company shortly after retired, much gratified with the
entertainment.

DR. REID AND THE NEW
HOUbES OF PARLIAMENT.

The following are the answers of Mr. Philip Hard-
wicke, Mr. George Stephenson, and professor Graham,
to questions submitted to them by the Chief Commis-
sioner of Woods in regard to the warming and ventila-
tion of the New Houses of Parliament.

• 1. To call upon Dr. Reid to lay before them the
details of his system of warming and ventilation, as
intended to be applied to the New Houses of Parliament?
—ln consequence of the instruction numbered 1., we
called upon Dr. Reid to lay before us the details of his
system of warming and ventilation, as intended to be
applied to the New Houses of Parliament. He has laid
before us his general principles of warming and ventila-
tion, the details only to a limited extent, but sufficient
to enable us to form an opinion on the subject.
2. To consider and report how far it is practicable,
and if practicable, whether it would be advisable that
such system should be extended to the whole building,
including all subordinate offices an 3 private residences
contained therein ; or whether application of the
system should be restricted to such portion as com-
prises the two Houses of Parliament, their corridors,
libraries, kitchens, ancUrefreshment• rooms, or to a
still more limited portion ?—Agreeably to the
instruction numbered 11., we have considered Dr.
Reid's system as he has explained it to us. It con-
sists of one general scheme for the warming and venti•
lation of the whole of this extensive building, bring-
ing in the atmospheric air from a considerable altitude
by the Victoria and clock towers at the two extremities
of the building, carrying off all vitiated and impure air
by one set of channels, both conveyed to a central tower
proposed to be of grca'er elevation than the towers
already mentioned. Although the scheme may be prac-
ticable, we are of opinion that it is too much compli-
cated in its details and ultimate management to render
such system advisable to be applied to the whole build-
ing, including all subordinate offices and private resi-
dences contained therein, and that the application of
the system considerably modified should be restricted to
such portit.ns as comprise the two Houses of Parlia-
ment, their corridors, libraries, kitchen, and refreshment
rooms.

3. To consider and to report whether there would be
advantage in applying the system, as far as its applica-
tion shall be deemed advisable, to different divisions of
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the building separately and independent of each other ?
—ln reference to the third instruction, we are of opinion
that there would be advantage in applying the system
modified to two divisions of the building—viz., to each
House of Parliament, with the various rooms and corri-
dors belonging to it, and separately and independently of
each other. We are further of opinion that it would be
unnecessary to apply the system to the Committee-
rooms, as we consider they are capable of being warmed
and ventilated in a more simple manner. That what-
ever warming and ventilation may be required to the
Speaker's residence and the other private residences
should be effected separately and independently of any
other parts of the building, and from each other.
4. To ascertain and report how far Dr. Reid's system
of warming and ventilation is compatible or can be made
compatible with rendering the buildings or the portions
thereof to which it is applied fire proof ?—We have not
been able to consider the fourth question so much in de-
tail as could be desired to enable us to express a decided
opinion upon it ; but we have a strong impression that
the system of warming and ventilation, as proposed by
Dr. Reid (if carried out in conformity with his plan)
cannot be made compatible with rendering many por-
tions of the building fire-proof.
5. And, according to the opinions which may be
formed on the points above-mentioned, to ascertain
and to report how far such plans and information in
regard to the building have been supplied to Dr. Reid
as are sufficient to enable him to furnish to the arehi-
tee corresponding plans and information, in regard to
ventilation, or, if further information should be con-
sidered requisite for either party, to what extent and in
what manner it should be furnish“l?—With respect to
the fifth point it appears to us chat Dr. Reid has had
access to or been furnished with a great many plans and
sections of the building, and has received sufficient
assistance to enable him to apply his plans for warming
and ventilation to the building in progress,
HARDWICKE.
GEO. STEPHENSON.
THOMAS GRAHAM.
10, South Audley-street, 25th June.

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se..on various occa-
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