and of effort, for the
most extended adoption of every means which the magnitude of the evil to
be averted imperatively demands at our hands.

Nor are those whose residence is the most remote from the scenes of
these disasters, less interested in the universal establishment of this
system.--Where is to be found that family, of any station, even in the
very interior of the kingdom, which has not some near and dear
connexions, some valued relatives or friends, who, from their
professions or their pursuits, may become exposed to the hazard of
shipwreck, and who may be thus preserved, through the very means to
which their bounty may contribute? Themselves distant from the scene of
danger, they may, without effort or toil, become instrumental in the
rescue of those they most value in life--equally then are they called on
to take measures for the collection of funds in the midland counties as
on the coasts, in order to give increased resources to the Institution,
for the most effectual prosecution of its plans.

As this great national measure shall continue to establish itself in the
public mind, the adoption of more extended and systematic plans will
naturally impress themselves on our consideration.

From an almost universal want of foresight in our seamen, and a
carelessness in providing against future dangers, naturally arising
from the reckless bravery of their character, they would turn with
contempt from any proposition that each should always take with him to
sea, some one of those simple but practicable means by which his rescue
from shipwreck might be greatly facilitated. In like manner the owners
or masters of vessels, some from an ill timed parsimony, but far more,
from thoughtlessness or prejudice, neglect to provide their vessels with
any of the apparatus which would, in many instances, insure the safety
of the passengers and crews.

What is thus the duty of every one, will, amongst such a numerous class
of individuals, be either entirely neglected or imperfectly executed,
and a continued sacrifice of life be the certain consequence.

Our seamen constitute one of the most valuable properties of the state.
The preservation of the life of the subject is one of the most
imperative duties of an enlightened government--it has therefore become
indispensably requisite, in this great maritime nation, that these
evils, arising from causes which no unity of opinion or of action, in
the parties most interested, can e