The Sun.
London, England, 1849-03-21 00:00:00

MARINERS' FRIEND SOCIET Y

A numerously-attended public meeting of the above
society was held in the London Tavern on Thursday last.
Henry F. Richardson, Esq., F.L.S., being called to
the chair, the proceedings of the meeting having been
opened by prayer, the chairman stated that the meeting
had been convened for the purpose of confirming the
formation, constitution, and past proceedings of the
society. lie entered into an interesting account of the
society's progress, detailing the various objects in view,
and showing the great amount of good, both spiritual
and temporal, that had been and was likely to be ac-
complished. He announced that the Duke of Cambridge
had become patron, the Duchess of Somerset and the
Honourable Miss Vernon patronesses, Lord Nelson pre-
sident, Sir Admiral Codrington and a long list of noble-
men and gentlemen vice-presidents.
It was ably moved by Mr. KNIGHT, seconded by Mr.
BURROWS, and carried unanimously, to the effect that a
society having for its object the promotion of the spiri-
tual, intellectual, and temporal welfare of seamen had long
been needed.

Mr. WILLIAM BRADFORD, superintendent of the so-
ciety, then addressed the meeting, and in a speech re-
plete with evidence of comprehensive and practical
jthudegsmoceinetty in inmiatrsivtiamrieoauffsadirespaarntdmheneats, showing the largertfelt interest in the
cause fully explained the operations and intentions of
amount of good it had already accomplished, especially
in the religious and educational departments; and explain-
ing the various means that were in course of
preparation for preventing loss of life at sea and on our
rivers, he remarked, that the recent loss of life in the
emigrant ship Floridian might have been prevented, had
this society been in full operation.
Captain SMITH, R.N., entered into a spirited detail in
behalf of the society, remarking on the seaman's reluc-
tance in providing any means to save life in case of
wreck—warmly confirming the observations of the super-
intendent, and concluded by a resolution approving of
the society and its past proceedings.
Mr. BEATTIE seconded the resolution, which was car-
ried unanimously.
Several other gentlemen then addressed the meeting,
great interest and satisfaction being displayed by all
persons.
A vote of thanks to Mr. Bradford, the founder and
superintendent of the society, was proposed and carried
unanimously; also to Mr. Arnold. the secretary, and to
the Chairman.

Captain Light, R.N., exhibited some improved life-
belts referred to by the superintendent, and explained
their great utility.
The meeting then concluded with prayer by Mr. R.
Holder, one of the missionaries of the society.

FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE
OF TUESDAY.
DIVIDENDS.
At the Court, Basinghall-street.
F. W. E. Barcndon, Philpot-lane, merchant, April 12,
at eleven.

In the Country.
J. Matthews and C. D. Matthews, Chipping Norton,
Oxfordshire, and Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire,
bankers and grocers, April 17, at ten, at the Court, Bir-
mingham—J. Wilkins, Bridport, Gloucestershire, marble
mason, April 18, at eleven, at the Court, Exeter—T.
Symes, Bridgewater, Somersetshire, scrivener, April 19,
at one, at the Court, Exeter—J. J. Kingdon, Ridgway,
Devonshire, saddler, April 18, at eleven, at the Court,
Exeter—A. Blumenthal, Birmingham, wine merchant,
April 18, at twelve, at the Court, Birmingham—W.
Maury, Liverpool, merchant, April 10, at eleven, at the
Court, Liverpool—R. Kay, Tottington Lower End, Lan-
cashire, corn and flour dealer, April 12, at eleven, at the
Court, Manchester—E. Arrowsmith, Burnley, Lanca-
shire, mercer, tailor, and undertaker, April 12, at twelve,
at the Court, Manchester.

___-PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS.
T. C. Stanbrough, Berner's-street, Oxford-street, wine
merchant, ls. any Wednesday, between eleven and
three, at the office of Mr. Whitmore, Basinghall-street.
I. Denning, Titchbourne street, Westminster, watch-
maker, sd. any Wednesday, between eleven and three,
at the office of Mr. Whitmore, Basinghall-street.
J. Ba!eigh and S. Goode, Manchester, merchants, ad.,
on Tuesday, March 27, or any subsequent Tuesday, be-
tween eleven and one, at the office of Mr. Pot, Man-
chester.

Manchester, shawl and fringe manufac-
turer, Callam,id.
, on Tuesday, March 27, or any subsequent
Tuesday, between eleven and one, at the office of Mr.
Port, Manchester.
G. E. Dinsdale, Middleham, solicitor, Is. lid. any day
on and after March 22, between eleven and two, at the
of of Mr. Young, Leeds.

J. Eovesy, Cheltenham, librarian, second dividend of
dividend
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Wednesday, March 21,
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Mr. Miller, Bristol.
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of Mr. Miller, Bristol.
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March 21, or any sub-
sequent Wednesday, between ten and twelve, at the office
of Mr. Acraman, Bristol.
W. Insall, Shipton. upon-Stour, Worcestershire, auc-
tioneer, second dividend of 6d.,_ any Friday, between
eleven and three, at the office of Mr. Whitmore, Basing-
hall-street.
NOTICES OF CERTIFICATES.
At the Court, Basinghall-street.
C. J. Knapping, Eastwood, Esser, cattle-dealer, April
11, at twelve—G. Streeter, Lisson-grove, Middlesex,
draper, April 19, at eleven—J. Willis, Osborne-street,
Whitechapel, ale and porter merchant, April 12, at
eleven—ld. E. Stevens, Grays, Essex, grocer, April 12,
at one.

TY''OLVENT PETTTT'NF.ps

.•ilAl*`i 13,LZ' :C.:ough, Lac, field- ,t, bout. and sii.e-
maker.
Thomas Keyworth, Laneham, Nottinghamshire, inn-
keeper.
Thomas Homer, 'West Bromwich, Staffordshire, baker.
William Hewett, Tilfuton, Devonshire, dairyman.
Peter Leach, Silvertnn, Devonshire.
Richard Witty, Great liriffield, Yorkshire, tailor.
John Nelson, Bury, Lancashire, cotton spinner.
John William Benbow, Hanley Castle, Worcestershire,
farmer.
Joseph Yeend, Ledbury, Worcestershire, farmer.
William Vaughan, Great Malvern, Worcestershire,
plumber, &c.
Samuel Smith, St. Margaret, Leicestershire, joiner.
John Dancaster, Exeter.
John White, Stockland, Devonshire.
James Shaw, Liverpool, lodginghouse keeper.
SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.
J. Cameron, Glasgow, wine and spirit merchant, to
meet within the Black Bull Hotel, Glasgow, March 26
and April 16, at twelve.
J. Higgins, Glasgow, baker, to meet within the
Albert Tavern, Glasgow, March 26 and April 23, at one.
J. Cuthill, Paisley, manufacturer, to meet within the
Saracen's Head Inn, Paisley, March 29 and April 19,
at two.

W. Taylor and J. Muir, Kilmarnock, grocers, to meet
within the George Hotel, Kilmarnock, March 27 and
April 17, at one.

J. Nicoll, Dundce, tea merchant, to meet within the
British Hotel, Dundee, March 26 and April 16, at one.
A. Gillon, Glasgow, storekeeper, to meet within the
Black Bull Inn, Glasgow, March 27 and April 17, at two.
J. Browning, Glasgow, saddler and harness maker, to
meet within the Globe Hotel. Glasgow, March 24 and
April 14, at twelve.