Bright
RICHARD, an English physician , born in Bristol, Sept. 28, 1789; studied at Edinburgh, Berlin, and Vienna. His name is associated with BRIGHT'S DISEASE (q. v.), he being the first who investigated its character .
He died Dec. 16, 1858.
BRIGHTON (formerly BRIGHTHELM- STONE), a maritime town and favorite watering place in England, county of Sussex, 50½ miles from London. It is situated on a gentle slope, protected from the N. winds by the high ground of the South Downs immediately behind the town, and is well built, built, with handsome streets, terraces, squares, etc. In front of the town is a massive sea wall, with a promenade and drive over 3 miles in length, one of the finest in Europe.
Among the remarkable buildings, all of modern date, is the Pavilion, built by George IV., which cost upward of $5,- 000,000. It is in the Oriental style, with numerous cupolas, spires, etc.
Brighton has no manufactures, and is resorted to only as a watering-place. It was about the middle of the 18th century that Dr. Russell, an eminent physician, drew attention to Brighton, which subsequently was patronized by Wales :
George IV., then Prince of Wales; in this way it was converted from a decayed fishing village into a fashionable and populous watering-place. It has sent two members to Parliament since 1832. Pop. about 132,000.