The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-15 00:00:00

HARBOURS OF REFUGE.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

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h, pe you will not fail at an early period of again
'ending the aid of your powerful pen (always devoted to the
Public good), in calling the attention of Government and
the Members of both Houses of Parliament, to the great ne-
er!aasity of carrying out the recomniendaion of the Admiralty
Commissioners, by voting the supplies during the present
session of Parliament, for commencing the intermediate
breakwater in Seaford Bay, a few miles eastward of this
Populous, but sadly unfortified town of Brighton. An annual
grant for this great national work is highly desirable, as a
aheiter for both Government steamers and merchant and
trading
tl vessels, so many thousands passing yearly through
e Channel, and frequently detained during the easterly
'tends. The construction of the proposed breakwater at a
so commanding and magnificent, and lying midway be-
tween Dover and Portsmouth, is not merely of local, but of
national interest, and besides creating employment fir a vast
number of labourers, would offer refuge and protection for
m(((inas of property, often endangered on the southern coast,
44'1 would prevent frequent wrecks, and save the lives of many
aerthy seamen. A breakwater at Seaford would be of immense
:Trice to the British Government in the event of an unfortu-
nate war, affording a central refuge for ships of every class
riaild size. The proximity of the Brighton and South Coast
also, is an important feature, as troops and =mu-
-.on could be conveyed from London to the breakwater in
taut two hours; and the improving port of Newhaven, near
a ford, is likely to become, in the ensuing spring, a packet
itattoo for passengers to and from France. Newhaven beii.g
e nearest port from London, that route ultimately is expected
50 have a preference. At a very healthy spot, _East Match-
plgtoo, between Newhaven arid Seaford, there is an eligible
„,eee of barrack- ground, used last war, and belonging to
uevernment, and which, in connexion with the Brighton
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. South Coast Railway, suggests important considerations
n facilities to her Majesty's Ministers, too invaluable to be
Znger delayed, consistent with the defence of the southern
wh_eet• A few thousands annually cannot be more profitably.
bestowed than in the formation of this grand national pro-
Jett, both as a means of defence and protection of maritime
interests. The seaport town of Brighton, with its fifty thou-
7nO souls, remains in a defenceless state. You have so
often and so strongly reviewed this important matter, Sir,
Lilt you will pardon this intrusion on your time and
„7,,W,fons; and I hope that your continued advocacy of this
,:`4lect will not be without its proper influence upon the Ad-
u"'lraity during the present session of Parliament.—l am, Sir,
Jour obedient servant, A READER.
Brighton, March 8.

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SOYER'S FOOD FOR THE POOR.
Receipt No. 5.
NOURISHING MEAGRE FOOD FOR LENT.
ut two ounces of butter or oil into a two gallon and a-
"alf stewpan, peel two ounces of onions, cut thin, put them
a 4 the fire till lightly brown (stirring it now and then), and
rt-1 pound of vegetables, as turnips, leeks, celery, carrots,
j do not peel them or throw away anything except that
"? Which may be decayed, but wash them well, cut them in
:"lantin direction,
.put them in the stewpan, and fry ten
ratesl longer; put in a pound and a quarter of peas, fill up
jit two gallons of water ; ldt it simmer for three hours, or
tau the peas are in a pulp ; mix half a pound of oatmeal with
Japan,
of water, make it into a liquid paste, pour it into the
ialfrpan, stirring it with a spoon ; add three ounces of salt,
an ounce of brown sugar, boil it ten minutes, and it is
u3' for use; a little mint, bay leaf, thyme, marjoram,
mter savoury, in small quantities, is an improvement,
rid also soaking the peas in soft water. Although this
entirely deprived of animal substance, yet the fari-
;'coo.... us ingredients will act generously on the digestive
'Wins. particularly to a stomach which has suffered from
*int of food.

Receipt No. 6.
THE FISHERMAN'S FOOD FOR THE COAST.
),..eut four pounds of fresh fiel of any kind in large pieces;
Zt it into your pan, with three ounces of salt, half-an-
ee of sugar, a little pepper, two bay leaves, a little
;Yule, one quart of water, and let it stew gently ; mix
it„e Pound of oatmeal with seven quarts of lukewarm
tc;'''er, and pour it over the fish; stir it gently, so as not
break it too much ; let it boil twenty minutes and it is
'tone,
red herring or dried salt fish, previously soaked, is ex-
nik ugly good to make this food; but omit the salt if all salt
u is used.

SAVORY RICE FOOD.
Kadin saved the bones of the previous day, a very good
may be made as follows :—Take six pounds of bones,
..t break into small pieces, and boil in ten quarts of
gter, for four hours; having added three ounces of salt,
;entail bunch of thyme, bay, leaf, and savory. Pat into a
`e-pan two onions cut thin, half a pound of vegetables, as
r".B, turnips, celery, 4c., cut very thin ; half an ounce of
tsar
; put it on the fire for fifteen minutes, stirring it oc-
!atonally ; add half pound of oatmeal, and mix well ;
noisten with two gallons of the stock from the bones ;
one and a quarter pounds of rice, previously soaked :
wit till tender, and serve.

CUR FIH.
Put into a stew-pan oneß oniY S on, a small bunch of bay-leaf,
thyme, and savory ; two apples, if convenient, with a
quarter pound of fat, three ounces of salt, and quarter
ounce of sugar, and fry for fifteen minutes. Put one pound
of rice, and four quarts of water, and boil till tender ; add
one ounce of curry powder, mixed in a little water. Cut
up Six pounds of cheap fish into pieces the size of an egg ;
add to the above, and boil for twenty or thirty minutes,
according to the kind of fish. Salt and dried fish, pre-
viously soaked, cooked in this way, is excellent, omitting
the salt.

TREASURERS APPOINTED
UNDER THE SMALL DEBTS ACT.
The following appointments of Treasurers of Local Courts
the various districts under the Small Debts Act have now
been finally settled :
NORTHERN DISTRICTS.
Anthony Lambert, Esq., Alnwick, Northumberland.
Robert Bendle, Esq., of Carlisle.
Johnson Atkinson Busfield, Esq., of Bradford.
John Peele Clapham, Esq., of Burley, near Way.
George Croft, Esq., of Richmond.
George Park, Esq., of Liverpool.
'2'l,llTrever, Esq., of Chester.
EASTERN AND MIDLAND DISTRICTS.
williain Edmund Ferrers, Esq.
Jonathan Townley, Esq., of Norwich.
Thomas Sharp, Esq., of Northampton.
Th•
omas Ebenezer Foster, Esq., of Cambridge.
Heath, Esq., of Warwick.
Jonathan Elliott Gough, Esq , of Hereford.
WALES.
Richard Harrison, Esq., of Holywell, Flintshire.
Ro•
bert Kingscote, Esq,.
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-uuTHERN AND DIETROPOLITAN DISTRICTS.
Thomas Gripper, Esq., of Hertford.
Frederick Mangles, Esq., of Guildford.
„William Frederick Augustus Delane, Esq.
"aloes Hoskins, Esq., of Portsmouth.
WESTERN DISTRICTS.
Edwin Nicholetts, Esq., of Bridport.
Harman Visger, Esq., of Bristol.
11,411111 es Terrell, EfKiy of Exeter.
et'7 believe the salaries of the respective treasurers are not
settled; and whatsoever amount may be proposed,
tell., be on the understanding that the whole arrangement
tib:!!e districts, and the duties and emoluments of the
.rates shall be subject to revision, after a sufficient
has elapsed to of the means of ludging of the
-tog of the Act passed in the last session of Parliament