The Sun.
London, England, 1845-01-21 00:00:00

HARBOUR OF REFUGE IN THE

FORTH.

At the meeting of the Society of Arts on Monday,
Captain Bos wall, of Wardie, read a paper on har-
bours of refuge, pointing out the necessity of con-
structing one on the east coast of Scotland, in the
Firth of Forth, or some other eligible situation.
He referred to the vast number of shipwrecks an-
nually, and stated that, since Ist November last, 500
sail of vessels had been driven up the Firth by
stress of weather. The works of the harbour, he
thinks, should consist of three solid breakwaters
of stone, from 7.5 to 100 feet in breadth at the
base, rising a little above the high-water level,
and perforated at the bottom with small
arches. Two of the breakwaters should run out
right seaward to the extent of a mile, and be united
at their extremities by another two-thirds of a mile
in length. They would inclose a space of 314 acres,
which he proposes to divide into two harbours—the
one next the shore for coasters and steamers, with
12 to 14 feet at low- water, the outer harbour with
28 to 30 feet. Each harbour to have an entrance
200 feet wide, but the two to communicate. A bat-
tery could be erected, if necessary, on the outer
breakwater, for the protection of the shipping in
time of war. The idea of introducing arches was sug-
gested to Capt. Boswell by an examination of ancient
Roman moles in the Mediterranean. They are made
small in order that the breakwater may not be unduly
weakened, and their use is to scour the harbours by
the action of the tide, and prevent the deposit of silt,
which takes place in tranquil recesses of the sea. A
wooden gangway or wharf, like the new pier at Leith,
surmounts the break-water. The expense of the
works is estimated at 600,0001., while the area and depth
are equal to those of the projected harbours of refuge
at Dover, which will cost 2,000,0001. The paper was
illustrated by a large and beautiful model of the
work, which excited general admiration.—Scotsman.

HARRY LORREQIIER'S NEW WORK.—We are re
quested to state that Mr. Colburn, of Great Marl-
borough-street, has this day published a CHEAP EDITION
of Mr. Lever's new work, " Arthur O'Leary," illustrated
by George Cruikshank, printed uniformly with the
author's other works, in one volume, Svo., price only 12s.
hound, which can now be had of all booksellers. Mr.
Colburn has also just published the following new novels:
2. Lady Cecilia Farrencourt, by Henry Milton, Esq.,
Author of " Strathern ; or, Life at Home
and Abroad ; a Story of the Present Day. By the Coun-
tess of Blessington.-4. Hillingdon Hall, a Tale of
Country Life. By the Author of " Handley Cross."-
5. The Palais Royal, an Historical Romance. By the
Author of " Henri Quatre."
NANTYGLO IRON WoßKs.—One of the largest
sheet rolling machines in South Wales has been started
at these works. The engine is on a peculiar principle,
working expansively. Three sets of rolls are now in
operation with shears, punching machines, and saws.
Two more sets are to be got ready as soon as possible,
and when they are " aiding and assisting," they will
greatly increase the make of iron. This splendid me-
chanical instrument has been designed and erected under
the immediate inspection of Crawshay Bailey, Esq. ; it
acts admirably. When finished, the expense of the erec-
tion will not be less than 25,000 L—Cambrian.
CLASS LAW-MAKING.—We need only give two
short and simple instances to show how the landholders
have made laws for themselves. A carrier pays assessed
taxes, I Is. for his horse, and Bs. 9d. for his dog; but the
farmer pays not one farthing for either his ride horse or
dog. The carrier pays turnpike toll for conveying goods,
but the farmer pays not one farthing toll for manure,
draining-tiles, Bze., B,:c. This " class " law-making has
been for the purpose of enabling the farmer (at the ex-
pense of others) the better to pay his rent. Landholders'
tricks are now plainly seen, and they have, by those
tricks, placed themselves in no enviable position.
A Soauowrim WEDDING DAL.--A most distress-
ing accident occurred in Keighley-green, on Tuesday
last. A wedding party, which had come to dine with
the bride's brother in the park, were descending from
their conveyance,
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progress. The unfortunate woman was taken to her
brother's house, where she is doing as well as can be
expected,—Preston Guardian.

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