The Sun.
London, England, 1845-03-24 00:00:00

AUTHORISED STATEMENT OF THE

CALAMITY AND LOSS OF LIFE ON TILE SCROBY SAND,
OFF YARMOUTH BEACH,
On SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 1845.
TO THE NOBILITY, GENTRY, AND CLERGY, AND TO THE
SHIPPING, MA UFACTURING, AND TRADING POPULA-
TION OF ENGLAND.
It is well known to those acquainted with the Eastern coast of
Vorfolk. that, during-heavy gales, the immediate vicinity of Yarmouth
Roads is one of the most dangerous parts of the entire coast of
England.
The number of wrecks which occur on the Barber, Cross, Corton,
and especially the Scroby Sands, has long ago induced a hardy, brave,
and intrepid race of men to devote their entire lives to the saving of
property and life along the coast.
A number of boats called yawls, measuring from 50 to 80 feet long,
and from 30 to 50 tons burden, have, at an expense of ttom 3001. to
4001. each, been built by the joint contributions of the ileachmen,
who have f rated themselves into companies fax that purpose. With
these they often leave the shore at the moat imminent risk of their
lives, not only when the chance of saving property holds out to them
the hope of a large reward in the shape of salvage, but with no less
earnestness, and intrepidity when the only satisfaction they have in
prospect is rescuing from a watery grave some,. of their fellow-
creattlres.

On no occasion is it remembered that this noble and disinterested
daring was more magnanimously displayed than on Sunday, the 26th
of January, 1845, on which day, during a veryheavy gale from N. W.
and by W. no less than five brigs were in distres4, four upon the Scroby
Saud and one upon the Barber. In no one of these cases was there,
at the time of their condition being discovered, the slightest probabi-
lity of saving Anything- like prdperty. Nothing, therefore, but the
wann promptings of humanity could offer any inducement to the
Henchmen to man their boats : yet they heSitated not a single mo-
ment, but at once launched their gallant barks and set forward to the
rescue. • Happily their efforts, in four instances, were successful in
saving all the crews.

The Ca!stet* Reachmen, with their yawl, Storm, succeeded In saving
the crew of the Elizabeth, of Scarborough, nine in number.
The Holkham o,mpany, in their Yawl, the Red Rover, 38 tons,
went off to the brig Jane, of Whitby, from which, although the yawl
sustained considerable damage, they succeeded in rescuing the crew,
nine in number.

The Young Company, with their yawl, the Sailor's Friend, of 48
tons, succeeded, at very considerable risk, in taking off the crew of
the brig. Choice, of Newcastle, also nine in number. .
The Star Company, in their yawl, Phccnix, went off to the Ann, of
Sunderland, from which, after splitting the stem .and carrying away
the mast of the yawl, they rescued and safely landed the crew of
nine men.
Having thus far been enabled to record the meritorious and suc-
cessful conduct of these gallant men, who, in additien: to the immi-
nent risk of their lives, have suffered considerably in the injury done
to their property—for which ne remuneration can be anticipated but
from the benevolente of a British public, it remains to-relate the me-
lancholy catastrophe which forms the climax to this statement.
The Beachmen of the "Plicenix"'having safely landed the crew of
the " Ann," and being themselves much exhausted, a fresh crew of
the same Company re-manned the yawl, and immediately proceeded
to another vessel lying in distress'on the Scroby ; the wind was then
blowing a hurricane. On nearing the vessel, they found the sea
running over her, and made an unsnecessfur attempt to reach her ;
failing to. do se, they let go their anchor and veered doWn ; unfortu-
nately the force of the sea drove the yawl upon the brig and dashed
her to pieces ; when the BeaChinenwith the exception of one man
(named Abraham Wetherell), who sank with the yawl—got on board
the brig, whith was now drifting, and every sea breaking with tre-
mendous violence over her bull. t•
The accident being witnessed from the-shcra several men belonging
to the different Companies manned the life-boat and flew to their as-
sistance. The danger of all was extreme, and those on shore trembled
alike for the poor fellows on the brig and those In the lifeboat. Hap-
pily she reached the brig though, too late for many, some of whom
were carried overboard by the falling of the brig's masts, and some
drowned on the wreck. Six only of the ""Phoenix's crew Were savedj;
and of the brig's crew, who were in a state cf exhaustion when the.
'" Phoenix" first reached ber, the whole perished.
- Thus in. the noble attempt to save,the lives of their fellow-men,;
seven of our gallant beachmen found a watery grave, leaving behind'
theni four widows and fourteen children (ten hf whom are under.
twelve years of age) totally unproVided for, as well, as the aged,
mothers of the' three single men.' Their rat nes were Abraham
Wetherell (leaving a widow and nine children), James Shreeve
(widow and three children), chinham (alias James) Hiding (widow
and two children), James Boulton (widow), Williain Warner, George
Points, and James George, single men, but upon whom their widowed
mothers, or aged parents, depended for subsistence.
To provide a fund to,relieve the necessities of tile bereaved—to re-
ward the noble fellows who so gallantly risked their lives for others—
to assist in replacing the serious loss suffered by the boatmen—and
to form a nucleus for a permanent fluid fur the relief of sufferers
tinder similar calamities in future—is the object of the' present
appeal. ,
• Subscriptions will be received at the banks of Messrs. Barclay and
Co., and Sir R. C. Qlynn and Co., London ; and at any of the banking
houses in Norfolk and Suffolk.
Signed on behalf of the Committee,
W. HURRY PALMER, Mayor of Great Yarmouth, Chairman.
Committee-room, Town-hall, Feb. 24, 1845.

CAUTION TO CONSUMERS.—DRY GAS METERS.
DEFRIES'S DRY METERS have successfully
stood the tests six years' trial. Among the 10,000 in use,
they have been adopted by the andel authorities of the Houses of
Parliament, Woolwich Dock-yard, Somerset-house, Foreign-office,
Thames Tunnel, United Service, Reform, Conservative, and other
Clitb-homes, the `Queen's Theatre. Chinese Exhibition, and many
otker large establishments. Upwards of 20,000,000 cubic feet of
gas have passed through some of these meters without regula-
tion or repair, and which• are still working to the entire satisfaction
of the gas company and consumers.
All gas consumers who study economy and a good light are Invited
to avail themselves of the advantages and comfort to be derived from
the use of Defries's Dry Meter, but, to prevent the substitution of im-
perfect imitations, it is necessary at all times to order Defries's Dry
Meter, and to observe his name on the brass badge in front of all his
meters.
Testimonials from the most eminent and scientific men and large
consumers can be had on application (or will be forwarded by post),
free of expense, at the Manufactory. 67, St. Martin's-lane, London.
Warranted to keep correct in all weathers.

BURGESS' ESSENCE of ANCHOVIES.
Warehouse, 107, STRAND, corner of the Savoy-steps, London,
JOHN BURGESS and SON, being apprised of the numerous en-
deavours made by many persons td impose a spurious article for their
make, feel it incumbent on them to request the attention of the
public, in purchasing what they conceive to be the original to ob-
serve the Name and Address correspond with the above. The gene-
ral appearance of the spurious descriptions will deceive the un-
guarded ; and, for their detection, J. B. and Son, submit the following
cautions:—Some are in appearance at first sight, '• the genuine," but
without same or address ; some '4 Burgess's Essence of Anchovies,"
and others " Burgiss's ;" and many more without address. John
Burgess and Son, having been many years honoured with such dis-
tinguished approbation,- feel every sentiment of respect towards the
public, and earnestly solicit them to inspect the labels previous to
purchasing what they conceive to be of their make, which they hope
will prevent many disappointments.
BURGESS' NEW SAUCE, for general purposes, having given such
great satisfaction, continues to be prepared by them, and is recom-
mended as a most useful and convenient sauce; will keep good in all
climates.
Warehouse, 107, STRAND, corner of the Savoy-steps, London.
The Original Fish-sauce Warehouse.

FIDDLE AND PRINCE AL.
A B. SAVORY any
La.• Silversmiths, 14, Cornhil
England—The best wrought SILV
Pattern, 7s. 2d. per -dunce ; the'
ounce. The articles may be had 11
per ounce :
The Fiddle. oz. s. d. £s. d,
12 Table Spoons 30 at 7 2 10 15 0
12 Dessert ditto 20 at 72. 7 3 4
12 Table Forks 30 at 7 210 15 0
12 Dessert ditto 20 at 7 2 7 3 4
2 Gravy Spoons 10 at 7 2• • 3 11 8
4 Soup Ladles 10 at 7 2 3 18 8
1 Sauce ditto 10 at 7 8 316 8
4 Salt Spoons (gilt strong) 1 0 0
1 Fish Slice ... 2 10 0
12 Tea Spoons 10 at 7 8.• 316 8
1 Pair Sugar Tongs

BERT'S PATTERN PLATE,

Manufacturing
11, London, opposite the :Bank of
rEft SPOONS and FORKS, Fiddle
'Prince Albert's Pattern, 74. 6d. per
lighter or heavier, at the same Nice

Prince Albert's. oz. s.d. £e. d
12 Table spoons 40 at 7 6..15 0 0
12 Dessert ditto 26 at 7 6.• 9 15 0
12 Table Forks 40 at 7 6..15 0 0
12 Dessert ditto 26 at 7 6.• 9 15 0
2 GrayySpoonsl2 at 7 6.• 4 10 0
1 Soup Ladle 12 at 7 6.• 4100
4 Sauce ditto 12 at 8 0.• 416 0
4 Salt Spoons (strong gilt) 2 2 0
I Fish Slice •••
..... . 3 10 0
12 Tea Spoons 14 at 8 0.• 512 0
1 Pair Sugar Tongs ••• • .. 1 5 0
mend the Prince Albert's pattern.
beauty.

Messrs:Savoryand Soris recomr
It is very novel and, of unexampled

CLARK'S NEW .BRILLIANT LIGHT.
Have you seen it ? The nobility, scientific men, and all
who have, admit its positive superiority, and admire its simplicity.
This light causes no smoke, cannot emit blacks, breaks no chimneys,
creates no smell, requires no cleaning, and in its construction is so
simple that any person can trim it. It is so economical that, while
producing the light of two argand oil lamps, or the light of twenty
candles, it costs no more than two candles.
This perfect lamp fitted to persons' own pedestals, for 23 shillings,
all complete. •
To be seen burning at Clark's Lamp Depot, 447, West Strand (op-
posite Warren's Blacking Manufactory).
Clark and Co. have also an unproved Oil Lamp used by the Trinity
House, and all the great light houses in the world, and only just now
introduced to public notice.
N.H. To prevent imposition, Clark and Co. put their name on all
these lamps.

CANDLE CAUTION. -W. S. HALE'S
V SUPERB COMPOSITE CANDLES, 10d. per lb., are allowed
upon trial to surpass all others of the present day for beauty of ap-
pearance and brilliancy of light. W. S. Hales makes no inferior Com-
posite Candles, of which town and country are inundated: To be had
genuine, also the extra-fine Wax-wick Moulds, 6d. per lb., for
cash, k DAVIES'S Old Established' Warehouse, 63, St. Malin's-
lane, opposite Slaughter's Coffee-house.

PATENT BELMONT SPERM CANDLES,
ONE SHILLING per lb. ; PATENT BELMONT SPERM
OIL, FOUR SHILLINGS per Gallon, burning more brilliantly than
the ordinary Sperm Candles and Oil, and differing from them in being
principally prepared from a pure vegetable material, instead of an
impure animal one.
'PRICES, PATENT CANDLES, 10%d. per lb.
VAUXHALL COMPOSITE CANDLES, B%d. per lb.
PATENT BELMONT ,WAX CANDLES, Is. per lb.
Families wishing .to try any' of the above are recommended to
order them through their own tradesmen' taking notice, however,
that these being the tondon Cash Prices, the Country Dealer must
charge highet to cover his expenses of carriage. Where no dealer
can be found willing to sell them, Edward Price and Co. will supply
quantities of not less-than 5/. worth, direct from their manufactory,
at Belmont, Vauxhall. On receiving a Post-office order for this
amount, they will forward Candles and Oil in the proportions that
may be directed ; or, to parties wishing for samples and unable to
obtain them, they will, on receiving a 1/. Post-effice order, forward a
box Containing 3lbs. of each of the four sorts of Candles, and a
gallon of the Oil. They fix the price of the sample box so high, to
avoid all suspicion of their' wishing to interfere with the retail trade
of the Country Dealers. •
The trade may obtain the above Candles and Oil wholesale, in
London, from Edward •Price 'and Co., Belmont, Vauxhall ; Palmer
and Co., Sutton-street, Clerkenwell ; and W. Marchant, 253, Regent-
Circus, Oxford-street ; in Manchester, from Richardson and Roebuck,
Market-place; in Bath, from T. and G. Butcher, No. 4. Saw-close;
and in Cheltenham, from Mathews and Co., 400, High-street.

VALUABLE MEDICINE.
HUNT'S .APERIENT FAMILY PILLS;
a most excellent Medicine for Billions Complaints, Disorders
of the Stomach and Bowels, Habitual Costiveness, Indigestion, Heart-
burn; Pains and Giddinhs of the Head, Influenza, Worms, Spasms,
Nervous and Dropsical Complaints. •
For upwardi of forty Years have these Isills obtained the unquali-
fied approbation of the :Public in general, among whom may be in-
cluded Families of Distinction and Medical Men. Their composition
is so truly eXcellent, • and their beneficial effects have been so widely
experienced, that the Proprietors feel the greatest confidence in re-
commending them as one of the MILDEST and MOST EFFICIENT
APERIENT FAMILY MEDICINE ever offered to the Public. These
Pills require no confinement nor alteration of diet, and are adapted to
every variety of age and constitution. They seldom operate until
eight or ten hours after taken, and then gently. They restore the
tone of the stomach, strengthen the digestive organs, cleanse the
bowels of all impurities, and promote the due secretions of the liver
and of the kidneys, and by invigorating the system generally, become
an invaluable restorativeof health to both sexes.
Officers of the Army and Navy will find these Pills an invaluable
appendage to their Medicine Chests, as theysetain their medicinal
ealvienof climates.tile.m est delicate constitutions, will find these Pills
virtuesL a ( l
particularly beneficial, bOth before and after their confinement; nor
can they be ton highly recommended for the general use of schools.
They are also an excellent preparatory in the use of medicinal waters,
sea-bathing,
,Ste„ ;, . . •
' Prepared and sold by Messrs. Hunt (the original Proprietors), 65,
Great Pultene3A;streeti Bath ;• and sold, Wholesale and retail, by
Messrs. Barclay. and. Son, ,9, Farringdon-street ; .Butler, 4, Cheap-.
side ; Sutton,' to; now 'Church-yard ; Edwaids,' 67; St. 'Paul's ;.
Newbery, 45, Stt Paul's Sanger, i6il. OVord,stßeet,.4qthion ; amt
by all respdctable Medicine Vendors in the Metropolis and Piovincial
Towns. , '; = : , • . • •
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Be careful to see that, the Names and Address of tile Pro-
prietors* are engraved on the Medicine Stamp around each box, as
such alone are genuine. Price 19. IX,A, each box.