From time immemorial, it has been in contemplation to erect a light-house on that point.

Every time a vessel has been wrecked, the whole island has been agog for a light-house.

Public meetings were called, and eloquent speeches made, and resolutions passed, to proceed to the work forthwith.

Bills were introduced into the assembly, long speeches made, and appropriations voted commensurate with the stupendous undertaking.

There the matter ended, and the excitement died away, only to be revived by another wreck, when a similar scene would ensue.