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 Coirington 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
judgment in maritime affairs and heartfelt interest in the
cause fully explained the operations and intentions of
the society in its various departments, showing the large
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 Snirra, 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.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

Danish Consulate-General, London, March 16.

Sir,—l beg to acquaint you that I have received a
notice, issued by the Ministry of Marine, at Copen-
hagen on the 7th inst., stating that, from the 27th inst.,
all harbours and rivers in the Duchies of Sleswig and
Holstein will be blockaded, except the islands of Als
and E, and other places under Royal authority.
The blockade of each place will be successively raised
as soon as such place shall again come into the hands of
the legal government, of which notice will then be given.
FLETCHER WILSON.
Captain G. A. Halsted, R.N„ Secretary, Lloyd's.

MR. C. T. D'E' YNCOURT AND HIS CONSTITUENTS .
—On Monday a numerous meeting of the electors of the
borough of Lambeth was held at the Vestry-hall,
Church street, to take into consideration the conduct of
the Right Honourable C. T. D'Eyncourt, one of the
borough Members, in absenting himself from the
division upon Mr. Cobden's resolution in favour of
a reduction of national expenditure. Mr. Hunt, church-
warden of St. Mary, Lambeth, in explanation of the ob-
ject of the meeting, read a hang letter from Mr. D'Eyn-
court, in which he protested against the manner in which
his conduct in Parliament on the question of finan-
cial reform had been prejudged by a small portion of his
constituents. He vindicated his independence from any
undue control exercised on their part, but stated that
he was ready to meet them at any time when he was
properly invited, and to justify the votes which he had
given. He concluded his letter by appealing to his
long services as their representative as a proof that
he still adhered to his political principles, and by stating
that he had merely declined to pledge himself to a
financial proposal brought forward by a private Member
of Parliament because he deemed it impolitic and unad-
visable, althouish he abstained from voting against it, lest
he might appear adverse to economy and retrenchment.
Mr. Boult proposed, and Mr. Edmonds seconded, the
adoption of the following resolution, which was carried
by a large majority:—" That it is the opinion of this
meeting that the frequent absence of the Right Hon.
C. T. D'Eyncourt from his duty in Parliament, and es-
pecially on the 26th of February last, and not voting for
Mr. Cobden's resolutions for a reduction of public ex-
penditure deeply affecting this borough; is highly inju-
rious to its interests, and that it would be to the credit
of that Right Hon. Gentleman to retire from the repre-
sentation." The meeting terminated by the appoint-
ment of a committee to draw up a petition to Parliament
n favour of financial reform.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.—The letters of soldiers and
seamen in the service of her Majesty or of the East India
Company, when addressed to a foreign country, being
subject to the payment of any foreign rates of postage, in
addition to the reduced rates of British postage specified in
the general instructions, all such letters addressed to the
United States will in future be chargeable with the
United States' inland rate of 5 cents, or 2id. sterling
each, in addition to the British rate of postage of one
penny. The combined rate of aid. upon soldiers' and
sailors' letters, addressed to the United States, must be
paid in advance.

FATAL .ACCIDENT.—Mr. Truell, a young officer of
the 28th Foot, was unfortunately killed whilst out hunt-
ing in Wicklow on Saturday last. He was one of a
number of young men following the hounds of Mr. J.
Parnell. Riding a young untrained horse, the animal
soon tired, and, attempting to clear a high fence, the
horse made a sudden stop, which threw his rider with
violence against the bank, from which he fell into the
dyke; the horse, springing at the same moment, missed
the leap, and falling with his chest on the young man,
crushed him to death. Several gentlemen came to his
assistance, and dragged him from under the animal, but
in half an hour he ceased to breathe. This much-
lamented young man had just been gazetted, and was to
have joined his regiment on the 30th. What adds to the
melancholy tale is that all his family are absent in Ma-
deira, and his favourite brother was on his way home to
enjoy his society for a few days before he left finally for
the army.
MATCH AGAINST TlME.—Monday morning the
horse of Mr. Chartres Molony, of this town, trotted
from Ennis to Limerick and back again in the space of
four hours. There were many bets staked on the issue,
but the. feat was accomplished in about a minute less
tima the time allowed.—Clare Journal.