The Sun.
London, England, 1824-06-21 00:00:00

MONUMENT TO THE LATE ➢iR. WATT.

AT a MEETING, held 18th June, 1824, at
the FREEMASONS' TAVERN, to consider the pro-
priety of erecting a MONUMENT to the late JAMES
WATT,
The Earl of LIVERPOOL, K.G. in the Chair,

The following Resolutions were unanimously passed
Ist, That the late James Watt, by the profound Science and
orginal Genius displayed in his admirable inventions, has, more
than any other man of this age, exemplified the practical utility
of knowledge, enlarged the power of man over the external
world, and both multiplied and diffused the convenience and
enjoyments of human life.

2d, That these Benefits, conferred by Mr. Watt on the whole
civilized World, have been first and most experienced by his
own Country ; which owes a Tribute of National Gratitude to a
Man who has thus honoured her by his Genius, and promoted
her well.being by his Discoveries.

3d, That a Monument be erected to his Memory, either in
the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, or in the Collegiate Church
of St. Peter, Westminster ; and that a Subscription for that
purpose be forthwith opened.

4th, That the following Noblemen and Gentlemen be a Corn -
mittee, Five of whom shall be competent to act :

Earl of Liverpool J. F. Kennedy, Esq. M.P.
Earl of Aberdeen Sir James Graham, Bart.
Sir Hum prey Davy,Bt.P.R.S.. Thomas Murdock, Esq.
Right lion. Robert Peel, M.P. Francis Jeffery, Esq.
Right Hon. G. Canning, M.P. Francis Freeling, Esq.
Right Hon. F. Robinson, M.P. William Cotton, Esq.
Right Hon. Wm. II uskisson, John Kennedy, Esq.
M.P. li. H. Birley, Esq. -
Sir Jonn Wrottesley, Bt. M.P. Sam. Boddington, Esq.
Sir Thos. Lawrence, P.R.A. Richd. Sharp, Esq.
Sir James Mackintosh, M.P. Wm. Iklylne, Esq.
Sir Isaac Coffin, Bart. M.P. James Walker, Esq.
Sir Walter Scott, Bart. G. li. Freeling, Esq.
Sir Robert Peel, Bart. Joshua J Smith Esq

C. H. Turner, Esq. William Strutt, Esq.
M. R. Boulton, Esq. George Barker, Esq.
Hon. Heneage, Legge, BI.P. George Rennie, Esq.
E. J. Littleton, Esq. M.P. Thomas Telford, Esq
Henry Brougham, Esq. M.P. I Rev. John Corrie
Davies Gilbert, Esq. M.P. G. A. Lee, Esq.
T. Frankland Lems,Esq.M.P. Peter Ewart, Esq.
Francis Lawley, Esq. M.P. Benjamin Gott, Esq.
D. S. Dugdale, Esq. M.P. Kirkman Finlay, Esq.
Matthias Attwood, Esq. M.P. Josiah Wedgewood, Esq.
George Philips, Esq. M.P. John Bolton, Esq.
George Philips, jun. Esq. M.P. James Watt, Esq.
Alexander Baring, Esq. M.P.
sth, That Messrs. Spooner, Attwoods, and Co. be their
Treasurers, and that Books for Subscriptions be opened at their
Banking-house, and also at Messrs. Coutts.
(Signed) LIVERPOOL, Chairman.
The Earl of Liverpool having left the Chair, it was unani-
mously Resolved,
6th, That the Thanks of this Meeting be presented to the
Earl of Liverpool, for his dignified conduct in the Chair ; and
that this Meeting has heard with respectful Gratitude the gra-
cious Communication which his Lordship has been authorized
to make.

C. 13. TURNER, Chairman.

COUNTY FIRE OFFICE, REGENT-STREET.

AS the present unexampled rage for New In..
surance Companies occasions the public attention to be
engaged by various attractive Promises, it may not be improper
to remind the Friends of the COUNTY FIRE OFFICE
what have been its Performances.
The County Fire Office has now been established upwards
of seventeen years, during which time Sixteen Hundred Sufferers
have been indemnified, and only one claim has been brought
into a Court of Law—namely, that of the Thurtells.
By vigilant and prudent management, the County Office
grew rich during the years which were favourable for Insurance
business, and, in this advantage, persons who now insure par-
ticipate.
Returns to the amount of 42,0001. have been paid to all Per-
sons who have continued insured seven years, upon Annual as
well as upon septennial Policies, and whether they have been
Claimants for losses, or otherwise—an important advantage
which no other Insurance Office existing has afforded.
Since the establishment of the COUNTY FIRE OFFICE,
no less than eighteen New Insurance Offices have broken up,
besides many which have been carried on as losing concerns.
Several of these, which were announced under high patronage,
and with the most captivating promises, have expired in total
insolvency, and left the disappointed claimants in fruitless liti-
gation with their Trustees and Directors. It is not difficult to
anticipate what must be the fate of the numerous new Offices
which are now proposed ; and now that their funds are not im-
provable, at half their former rate of interest, are outbidding
each other in extravagant promises upon reduced means.
Those who are aware of the confusion and misery which have
resulted from the numerous failures of Insurance Adventurers,
and the probability that such failures will soon recur more ex-
tensively than ever, will not hesitate to choose between realized
benefits and untried promises.