The following resolutions were passed unanimously:-- I. Upon the motion of his Grace; seconded by Captain Bowles, R.N.--That an Institution be now formed for the Preservation of Life in cases of Shipwreck on the Coasts of the United Kingdom, to be supported by donations and annual subscriptions; and to be called the "National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck." II. Moved by W. Wilberforce, Esq. M.P.; seconded by Captain Deans Dundas, R.N.--That medallions or pecuniary rewards be given to those who rescue lives in cases of shipwreck. III. Moved by the Lord Bishop of London; seconded by Mr. Alderman Bridges, M.P.--That such immediate assistance be afforded to persons rescued as their necessities may require. IV. Moved by the Lord Bishop of Chester; seconded by William Manning, Esq. M.P.--That relief be supplied to the widows and families of persons who may unfortunately perish in their attempts to save the lives of others. V. Moved by Captain John Foulerton;--seconded by Mr. Alderman Venables,--That the subjects of all nations be equally objects of the Institution, as well in war as in peace; that the same rewards be given for their rescue as for British subjects; and that foreigners saved from shipwreck, and being in a state of destitution, be placed under the care of the consuls or other accredited agents of their own nations, or be forwarded to their respective countries. VI. Moved by Joshua Walker, Esq. M.P.; seconded by John William Buckle, Esq.--That medallions be conferred on the authors of such inventions for the preservation of lives, in cases of shipwreck, as shall be most effectual for that purpose. VII. Moved by Matthias Attwood, Esq. M.P.; seconded by Thomas Wilkinson, Esq.--That the Institution be established in London, and be conducted by a patron, vice-patrons, a president, vice-presidents, governors, forty committeemen, a treasurer, three trustees, three auditors, a secretary, and assistants. VIII. Moved by John Blades, Esq.; seconded by John Marshall, Esq.--That the committee be denominated the "London Central Committee," and do continue to act for the first two years; and that after the expiration of that term, an election of six new members take place at each annual meeting, in the room of the six who shall be found to have attended the fewest number of times in the preceding year: and that the vice-patrons, president, vice-presidents, and treasurer, be also members of the committee. IX. Moved by Joseph Pulley, Esq.; seconded by John Atkins, jun. Esq.--That donations and annual subscriptions be now entered into, and solicited, for carrying the objects of this Institution into effect.