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London, England, 1821-01-26 00:00:00

I. triton the motion of Thomas Wilson, Esq. M. I'., second-
ed by J. W. Buckle, Esq..
Resolved troanimously,That the system of establishing West
Docks, for the reception of vessels laden with •conimodities, •
subject to high duties on importatiorr,Or .balAtit'd for. exporta.
„tionoffords the greatest,possible security to property; and is
therefore alike beneficial to -the Merchant, the Ship-owner,
and the Revenue. -
• 2. ,On the motion of John Forbes Mitchell) Esq seconded
by J. A. Rucker, Esq.
Resolved unanimously, That the high Rates granted to-the
different West Dock Companies in the Port of. London,
-the. monopoly of various branches of commerce for a limited
period, were sanctioned by the Legislature, with the view of
inducing individnalt•to invest their capital in such establish-
ments; and were comparatively of importahce, so long
as the war gave to this country an unusual share of the com-
merce of the world; hnt hare heen heavily" felt, since the re-
turn of peace has placed.us in a state of competition with the
.other commercial and maritime Poweri of Europe.
3. On the motion of :Robe' t Rickards, Esq. • seconded by
John Hall; Esq._
Resolved unanimously, That the high Rates, combined
with other heavy charges, to which Co-millet-eV is exposed,
tend to defeat the important Object, of making this Metro-
polis the Emporium.of Europe, as Merchants are thereby,
this
conraged ft um consigning tht it goods to London, nor can
Ship Owners afford to bring Cargoes on the same terms, as
to one of the free ports Oil the continent; and. that a great
proportion of the benefits expected front the warehousing
system have, in consequence, already been lost ; and much of
that Commerce, which would otherwise have centered in this
country, has been driven into other chaonels.
4. On the motion of F. Itiemble, Esq. seconded by W.
Frampton, Esq.
Resolved unanimously, That the monopolies of the differ-,
ent Dock Companies, are not only injurious to the Foreign
Commerce, but to the Home. Trade of this Metropolis, as
t bey force coosignments of Mervbandize to the •Out ports,
where the charges art more moderate ; and, by enabling the
Traders in those ports to deliver their goods upon lower
terms, give them a decided advantage over. those of the Port
of Londou; and th4t, as all charges fall ultimately, upon the
consumer, they operate as a partial and unfair tax upon the
Inhabitants of London and'_ its_vicinity, and the persons who
are supplied from this Market.
5. On the motion of Sir Charles Price, Bart., seconded by
George Lyall, Esq.
Resolved unanimously' Tbat,in. order to afford due relict
to. British Navigation and Commerce,- and alto, in jUsiice•to
the Inhabitants-of-this Metropolis, it is.expettient, thatoOett-
ever the Charters of the reSpeetiveDOck Companies expire,
their different monopolies should cease and determine ; by
which means, the Owners of Ships and Merchandise Would he
- relieved from various inconveniences; delays, • and eirtences,
to which they are .not.v, subjected,—all charges would find
their fair and proper. level the commercial interests at•
large would derive those advantages-from the said Companies,
in contemplation, of which they were originally established.
6,, On the motion of S. C. Holland, Esq. seconded by G.G.

deii:Larpent,
Resolved unanimously, That theradvantage of a free and
open competition, is supported and confirmed by the fifth and
set'entli Reports of the Special 'CommiNsiimers,'npptiinted by
the Prince Regent to imprireittio-th.eCitstookit,:and.Excise ;
by the evidence.,,gien to the Seleet.Committee of the Houie
of Commons upon the Petition of the Alerkhints and others
for relief from the excessive charges of the East India Dock
Company; .and also, by the evidence incidentally given to the
•Selec. Committee of the Hou:e of Continuos, on the means of
improving and axteinlind the 'frad"euf the Country ; and that,
'in addition to this weight of testimony, every priociVe vt
political economy,aud the results ofallmerciintile experience,
equally furbid-the renewal of the exclusive pilVilegesat'pre-
sent enjoyed by these severat Companies: :

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7. On the motion of Benjamin Shaw, Esq., seconded by T. S.
Benson, Esq.
, •
Resolved unanimously, That a copy of the foregoing Reso-
lutions he sent to the First Lord of the Trea'snry, the Presi-
dent. of .the• Board. of- Trade,_ and the Ch3ne,llor of .
chequer, and that a Petition to. the House of iu
framed in conformity With them, be left lit the City of Lon-
don Tarern for signatures, and be presented' by the Clrunman
of this Meeting.

8. On the motion of Benjarniu seconded by.
It. Matten, Esq.
Resriketi unanimously, That a- Coritmittee be appointed,
-with powers• to convene- General Meetings, and take such
other measures as they may consider neci!ssary, to promote
the objects of this Meeting ; the sante to-consist of the Chair.-
man, the Gentlemen who formed the Deputation to wait
upon his Majesty's Nlinisters on the I tit b tit,tant,and those
by whom the preceding Resolutions h:ive been Moved and
ecomkil.-with power to add to -their number. •
Resolved imanitnouslY That the. Petition do lie at the City
ofLondon Tavern for signature; -and that a copy of these
proceedings- lie inserted in ,four Morning :Ind two. Evening
Papers. • • . JOSEPII MARICI-AT, Chanman.
Mr. Marryat having left the Chair, and Mr. Thus. Wilson
bring called thereto—
Resolved unanimously, T:iat the warmest Thanks of 'this
Meeting be -givers to the Chairman, for the zeal,,ability, per-
spicuity and. attention, with which het brought the subjtct
before the Meeting; and for, his impartial conduct in the
Chair. •

THE AMP ‘;' N.R.A.H of '6OO
Tons, a constant Trader, .for Bombay, com-
manded liv JAMES NORTON, of the Min
COmpany's Service, and carrying a skilful
Surgeon, will SAIL from (411. AV ESENI) on
the 28th of this Month. ller Accommodati ins for .Pa,seti •
gels are of a very superi:ir description ; engagement's for
which, and for freight,' in iv he mads with the Commander,
or with lIIXKLES, 11.1.(ii§TE1t, and BLVIANAN, 33,
Mark. lane.

TIDE Ship LUCAS'S, of 400 Ton's,
3. G. -MARTIN. Controinoter, witl sail for
V.iik.
,'\\ CEYLON the f\rst week in March; she has
tcrt:',.= excellentt accommodation for Passengers. For
...wk. - which and for freight, apply to
BUCKLES, BAGsTER, .atni. BUCHANAN,
33, .Murk Lane.

"—N-- THE SHIP GRACE, of 250
Tt
Tons, out:rrr LETHIBRID rnimi
GF. Conz
tier, will sail for VAN DIEMAN'S LAND
I.= and NEV SOUTH WALFS, the first week
'l"°` in February. She has Ail! ;shout 4(1 Tins 'if
Freight disengaged, and room for a few more Pasen4ers ;
her Aceomodations are very sopsoior, For which apply to
BUCKLES, BAGSTER, and BUCHANAN, 33, Marl:-lane..