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A meeting of captains con-
nected with the merchant _ h yester-
day, in the Cotton Sales-room, Liverpool, for tak-
ing into consideration the recent regulations of
the Lords of the Admiralty for granting commis-
sions in the Royal Navy to captains and officers of
the merchant service; Mr. S. R. Graves, ex-mayor of
Liverpool, occupied the chair, and in opening the
proceedings he stated that there was at present
31,000 men, comprising the Coast-Guard Naval
Volunteer Reserve, ready to defend our shores in
case of invasion, or to offer their services should
they be required for other purposes. He expressed
his regret that in Liverpool the number coming
forward for the naval reserve services had been so
limited, as only 359 had up to the present time en-
rolled themselves, while in other places the number
was relatively much greater. Aberdeen mustered
271 men ; Hartlepool, 436 ; Dundee, 408 ; Bristol,
350; Sunderland, 857 ; and Shields, 924. Mr.
Graves, in the course of a patriotic :Teed', pointed
out the importance, in a political crisis like the
present, of manifesting loyalty and enthusiasm to
the cause of our Queen and country.
The following resolutions were then unanimously
adopted, the first being moved by Captain Sproule,
and seconded by Captain Paton ; the second by
Captain Hanlon, seconded by Mr. D. A. Clint,
chairman of the Liverpool Shipowners' Association ;
the third by Captain D. H. Ward, seconded by
Captain Brown; and the fourth by Captain
Ponsonby
" 1. That this meeting, having considered the
regulations which have been issued by the Admi-
ralty for granting commissions in the Royal Naval
Reserve to commanders and officers of the merchant
service, express `heir approval of the same, and
their hope that, in issuing the limited number of
commissions now to be granted, due regard will be
given to the importance of the port of Liverpool,
and the national necessity of efficiently maintaining
its maritime defences. The meeting further trusts
r that the regulations may hereafter be so extended
that commissions will be granted to all merchant
officers of respectability who will qualify them-
selves, so as to place at her Majesty's disposal and
the service of the country, in the event of danger, a
reserve embracing the great body of the mercantile
marine service.
"2. That this meeting, deeply impressed 'with
the importance of forming and maintaining a com-
petent naval reserve for the United Kingdom, and
inspired with sentiments of the profoundest loyalty
and regard for the Queen and country, calls upon
the merchant officers of the port of Liverpool to
apply and qualify themselves for commissions, and
otherwise assist in rendering the Royal Naval Re-
serve an efficient body, and adequate to repel any
danger from the coasts of the kingdom.
" 3. That this meeting do express the condolence
and sympathy of the mercantile marine in the
affliction with which it has pleased Almighty God
to visit her Majesty and the royal family. It trusts
that her Majesty may End some relief in the affec-
tion and sympathy of her devoted subjects, and may
long be spared to reign over the nation and its de-
pendencies.

" 4. That the foregoing resolutions be forwarded
to the Lord Commissioners of the Admiralty and to
the Home Secretary,"
On the motion of Mr. .Lums BEASLEY, a vote of
thanks was voted to the chairman ; and three
hearty cheers were afterwards given for the Queen,
the chairman, and the naval reserve.