The Sun.
London, England, 1841-08-30 00:00:00

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structed upon the principle of the model then upon the
table, would be one of the strongest pieces of timber
Work that could be put together. Water, it was well
known, was perfectly tranquil at from 16 to 18 feet be-
low the surface; and it would therefore be unneces-
sary to construct the sections with a greater draught
of water. The moorings for forming a. harbour of
refuge off Brighton would be laid down in a W.N.W.
and E.S.E. direction, in about six fathom* low
water. This would afford shelter from the most exposed:
qiiarters, embracing 16 points of the compass, and permit
of an easy entrance to, and exit from, the harbour. The
holding ground was of the finest quality, chalk and clay.
The portion of the breakwater that was immersed in the
water was from 16 to 18 feet deep, and about 20 feet
wide ; so that the sea would have to bear against the
floating- body, which would offer twice the resistance of
the momentum of its velocity upon the part above the
line of its floatation. The sea would also have to
• raise the moorings ; and therefore there could never
be a strain upon them more than equal to their
strength, and consequently they never could be.
broken, and although great allowance had been already
made in
_the calculations for the power of the wind, yet it •
should be borne in mind that the wind could not actupon :
the breakwater in all its force while the sea was breaking
over it. Nature pointed out the angle of elevation best
calculated to resist the power of the sea. Witness the
new stone and the slope of the 'exposed beach. On this
principle the breakwater Was constructed; the angle of re-
sistance was always in proportion to the violence of the
sea. A section of the breakwater, being of an open struc-
ture, with its internal parts filled with water, and the whole
free to yield to any sudden impulse, would not encounter
great resistance from a wave breaking upon it. The
wave would be divided in every possible direction, and
its water entering the breakwater, would have to displace
the comparatively stagnant water. The fluid, like the
atmosphere supporting the human frame, would' embrace
and support every part'of its structure, and there would'
consequently be but little strain upon the moorings.
In reply to some questions by Mr. Wilds,
Capt. M-QuHAL, R.N., said' that a chart had been
mad: and soundings taken ; but Capt. Taylor's friends
thought it unnecessary to submit 'them until they knew
what the inhabitants of, the town were willing to de.---
--41Iear, hear.) „
The resolution was then, put in the usual way, and
carried nem. con.

Several other speakers moved and seconded resolutions
in favour of they plan, which were" adopted.
The Rev. JAMES EDWARDS then !Roved that a Cern-
mittee of eleven gentlemen be appointed to consider
the project; and having stated that the Chain Pier Com-
pany had promised to give 500/. towards its accomplish-
ment, he said. lie thought the Railway Company might
have done the same. But as he-did not find their names
in the resolution, he supposed their money was yet to
come.—(Hear, hear, and langliter.)
Captain HEAVISIDE, in seconding the motion, said
that no doubt when the.reselutions of that meeting were
preSented to the •Board of Directors ip LOndon they
would do what was proper. The Company had already
done a great deal for Brighton.
Mr. CHARLES COOPER said the Directora of the Chain
Pier Company had taken this stupendous work into their
consideration originally with an impression that the
security of the• breakwater Would lie in the moorings,
and that in south westerly gales the sections would be
blown from their moorings against the Pier end do it
great deal of injury. Sir Samuel Brown, who had erected
the pier at his own private expense and who Was ever de-
sirous ofimprovingand benefitting the ton;n, had also enter'
tained a similar opinion, and had come from the north of
Scotland to Brighton at a very great personal incon-
venience to look into the plan; and he, Mr.. Cooper, was
happy to state that that eminent civil engineer had come
to the conclusion that it would not only be
.useful, but
was perfectly practicable-and safe--(Cheers)—and more
than that,
.he had proposed to the Company to give 5°C)
towards erecting the breakwater, provided seven sections
of it should be laid down. Mr. Cooper eulogized the
public spirit of Sir Samuel Brown, and his eulogiore
found a ready echo in the meeting.
The motion was then carried by acclamation and the
Committee was appointed.
Capt. Mono 4N proposed a vote of thanks to Capt.
Taylor, which that gallant officer duly aCknoWlede•
Motions were then passed appointing Mr. Somers,h
Clarke Honorary Secretary and authorizing. the
Constable to pay the expenses of the meeting, and also
thanking him for his conduct in the Chair, all of which
were unanimously passed, and the meeting afterwards
dispersed.