An Appeal to the British Nation on the Humanity and Policy of Forming a National Institution for the Preservation of Lives and Property from Shipwreck (1825)Hillary, William, Sir
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An Appeal to the British Nation on the Humanity and Policy of Forming a National Institution for the Preservation of Lives and Property from Shipwreck (1825)
Hillary, William, Sir
Lifesaving -- Great Britain; Shipwrecks
X. Moved by Captain Manby; seconded by Thomas Shirley Gooch, Esq.
M.P.--That maritime counties or districts, the principal sea ports, and
the inland counties of the united kingdom, and the British isles, be
earnestly invited to form district associations, as branches of this
Institution, for the purpose of promoting donations and subscriptions,
and for assisting to carry its general objects into effect.
XI. Moved by Captain Richard Saumarez, R.N.; seconded by Christopher
Richardson, jun. Esq.--That it be recommended to such district
associations, that their affairs be managed in conformity with the
principles of the London central committee, and that their committees do
consist of a chairman, and such other members as they may deem
expedient.
XII. Moved by Mr. Alderman Bridges, M.P.; seconded by David Carruthers,
Esq.--That the committee be empowered to form rules, regulations, and
by-laws, for the government of the Institution, which are to be
submitted to the next general meeting.
XIII. Moved by Quarles Harris, Esq.; seconded by James Cazenove,
Esq.--That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the
ambassadors, consuls, or other representatives of foreign states,
resident in this country.
XIV. Moved by Sir Charles Flower, Bart.; seconded by William Walcot,
Esq.--That his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury be requested to convey
to the King's most gracious Majesty, the deep and grateful sense which
this Meeting entertains of the distinguished honour which his Majesty
has conferred upon the Institution in becoming its patron.
XV. Moved by Captain Deans Dundas, R.N.; seconded by John Wilson,
Esq.--That the grateful thanks of this Meeting be respectfully offered
to their Royal Highnesses the Dukes of York, Clarence, Sussex, and
Gloucester, and Prince Leopold of Saxe Cobourg, for their readiness to
become the vice-patrons of the Institution.
XVI. Moved by John William Buckle, Esq.; seconded by John Vincent
Purrier, Esq.--That the thanks of this Meeting be given to the Earl of
Liverpool, for his acceptance of the presidency of the Institution.
XVII. Moved by William Cotton, Esq.; seconded by Jonathan Chapman,
Esq.--That the thanks of this Meeting be also given to his Grace the
Archbishop of Canterbury, and the other noble and distinguished
personages who have accepted the office of vice-presidents of the
Institution.
XVIII. Moved by George Lyall, Esq.; seconded by Thos. Wilson, Esq.
M.P.--That the best thanks of this Meeting are due to Sir William
Hillary, Bart. for his patriotic efforts in bringing this subject before
the public, and for his zealous endeavours to promote the establishment
of the Institution.
XIX. Moved by Thomas Wilkinson, Esq.; seconded by Thomas Maltby,
Esq.--That copies of the resolutions entered into this day be
transmitted to the Admiralty, to the Trinity House, and to Lloyd's; and
that copies of the resolutions be published in several of the provincial
papers.
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