The Sun.
London, England, 1835-03-04 00:00:00

THE TELEGRAPHIC LIGHT.

On Saturday evening Mr. Coad exhibited his telegraphic
light on the river, and, we are happy to say, with the most
perfect success. The Egremont passage-boat sailed from
the Pierhead at seven o'clock with a portable gasometer on
board, and such was the „effulgence of the light produced.
objects on either side of the river were distinctly visible
when the boat was about mid way. While on this, as well
as on the Cheshire side of the Mersey, to whatever point
the light was directed by following its rays the persons who
were walking could be seen. If the light, which on this
occasion consisted of six jets or burners, had been exhibited
on an eminence it would no doubt have been seen at a
great distance ; indeed its applicability to the purposes of
a night telegraph is, we believe, now fully established. In.
saying this we are only repeating the, opinions of Mr. Vig.
noles, Mr. Stephenson, and a great number of other profes-
sional and scientific gentlemen who have examined, made
themselves masters of the subject, and speak in high terms
of the invention.

These testimonials, however well deserved or flattering,
are not of themselves sufficient to repay the projector for
the time and money expended in bringing his light to its
state of perfection. That it is capable of further improve-
ment there is no doubt, and that it may be usefully em-
ployed as a medium of communication between ships at
sea, in distress or otherwise, and the shore is admitted ;
therefore, as the prosecution of the work is beyond the
means of a single person, we hope those who are interested
will now take the thine; seriously in hand, and dO what may
be necessary to insure its general adoption.—Liverpool
Standard.

Exclusive dealing is now strictly enforced by both
parties, Conservatives and Roman CathOlies, at Youghal.
EXTRAoRDINA itY CASE.—During Monday's pre-
mendous storm, as a waggon loaded with- coals was passing
along the streets in 13rigg, a child-was blown under it, and one
of th wheels passed completely over both its legs: strange as
it certainly was, the only injury sustained by the child was a
rather severe bruise or two. And on the same day, and at the
same place, another child was blown into the river Ancholme,
but was speedily rescued from its perilous situation by the
prompt assistance of a witness to the accident.—Boston Herald.
DREADFUL ACCIDENT. —EXTRAORDINARY
PRESENCE or MIND.—The following instance of singular
presence of mind on the part of a lady, under very dreadful
circumstances, has been communicated by a correspondent:—
Mrs. Cooper, wife of Mr. T. S. Cooper, the cattle-painter,
of 13, Portland-terrace, St. John's-wood, on Thursday even-
ing last applied some turpentine to the foot of one of the
children, who has chilblains, before going to bed. The servant,
the only one then in the house, had taken the children up
stairs to Led, and Mrs. Cooper was in the act of putting the
cork in the bottle, which was on the chimney-piece, when
the bottle fell and broke, the contents pouring into :the
fire which began to blaze with fearful violence. She im-
mediately pressed a rug on it, but finding that did no
good, she ran into the painting-room for another, which
she used in the same way, in doing which her hands be-
came dreadfully burnt. She screamed for the servant ;
finding she did not answer, she ran up stairs; when on the
landing, horrid to relate, she found her dress was in flames.
She screamed " Fire ! fire !" and rolled on the ground to
try to put it out—not succeeding, she came down again
to the parlour, which was still burning rapidly, when in a
fainting state she took up the poker and struck the wall of the
next house, calling " Fire !" Her servant then ran to the
next house, No. 12, Mr. Harvey's, whose servant came to her
assistance, and put out her burning dress. Mrs. Cooper then
went into fits, which, by the providence of God, did not come
on before. Medical aid was then found, that rendered her all
the assistance possible. Her hands arc frightfully burnt, as
also her neck from shoulder to shoulder, to the top of her
dress, which, being of woollen, arrested the fire downwards.
The poor lady lingered in the greatest agony till Monday
evening, when she found some relief from sleep. Her hands
have since then presented a more healthy appearance, and she
is considered nearly out of danger. Mr. Cooper had only left
the house a quarter of an hour before with his brother-in-law,
who was going into the country, and returned between ten
and eleven. Judge his feelings when lie found the dreadful
wreck which had taken place during his short absence. Mrs.
Cooper endeavoured to extinguish the fire, in her anxiety to
preserve her husbznd's sketches and paintings, which were in
the next room, although Mr. Cooper had only insured three
weeks before.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS, MdRCH 3.

The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the Woolsack at
five o'clock.
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The Duke of BUCCLEUGH presented petitions from the
parishes of Langholm, Applegarth, and Smalholm, praying
for protection to the Established Church, and for increased ac-
commodation in it.
NEW HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
The Duke of WELLINGTON said he took the earliest op-
portunity of calling their Lordships' attention to that paragraph
m the Speech from the Throne, relating to the late melancholy
fire which had consumed the houses of parliament. The mode
proposed by government for considering the question of building
the new Houses, was by Committees of both Houses. He
therefore moved that a Committee be appointed to con-
sider the plans, &c., for building new Houses.—( Hear.)
Of course they would communicate with the Committee
appointed by the other House. The Noble Duke then read
the names he proposed for the Committee.
Lord BROUG HAM said he was sorry they had not got
better accommodation even for a temporary purpose. They
were then breathing an air which was scarcely respirable—it
was a heated air, which was exceedingly unpleasant, and not
at all wholesome.
The Earl of ROSSLYN said, the House was heated by
means of hot water ; and he did not know any better plan that
could be adopted.
After a conversation across the table, between many Noble
Lords, the Committee was appointed.
EDUCATION IN IRELAND.
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The Earl of RODEN said, that in consequenco of what
had been said in the other House last night in answer to a
question respecting education in Ireland, he would ask the
Noble Duke (Wellington) a question on the same subject on
Friday.
The Marquis of WESTMINSTER wished to ask the
Noble Duke at the bead of Foreign Affairs whether it was the
intention of his Majesty's Government to bring forward any
measure with respect to the introduction of Poor Luws into
Ireland? Whether any provision was intended to be made for
the Catholic clergy, and if there was, out of what fund that
provision was to come ?
The DUKE :of WELLINGTON said with respect to
the first question of the Noble Marquis, there was a Com-
mission upon Poor' Laws in Ireland, and subject to what the
Commissioners under that might report it was not the intention
of the present Government to bring forward any measures. With
respect to the provision for the Catholic Clergy, it was not
intended to make any such provision, and it was therefore
unnecessary to say out of what fund that provision was to

come.
FURTHER ACCOMMODATION TO THE HOUSE

OF LORDS.

The Duke of RIC HMO ND presented a second report from
the Library Committee, embodying a resolution to the effect,
that a passage, connecting a passage by the robing room, was
necessary, with other accommodations ; that Sir Robert
Smirke had been consulted upon the subject, as to the means
of accomplishing the same ; and that a humble address be pre-
sented to his Majesty, praying his Majesty would be graciously
pleased to give the requisite directions for carrying the plan
suggested into effect.—Agreed to.
The House adjourned at half-past five till Friday.

HOUSE OF COMMONS, MARcIt 3.

The SPEAKER took the Chair at foul- o'clock.
Alderman WOOD brought in a Bill for enlarging and
improving Smithfield Market. The Bill was read a first time.
Mr. EMERSON TENNE NT brought up the Report of
the Committee on the Dublin and Belfast Road Bill.
Mr. WILSON PATTEN brought up the R3port of the
Committee on the Grand Junction Railway Bill. The Com-
Mittee found that the standing orders had been complied with,
and leave was given to bring in the Bill.
Mr. HODGES presented petitions from Tunbridge Wells
and Mereworth, praying, for a repeal of the Malt Tax.
Mr. JERVIS moved the Order of the Day for the House
resolving itself into a Committee of the whole House, on the
'Chester Criminals' Execution Bill.