perhaps others had. He hoped they would not hear them again, but if they did, he thought that a well-formed artillery corps would give them something in exchange.
The First and Second Resolutions were seconded respectively in brief speeches by J. Gibbs, Esq. and F. W. Staines, Esq.
The Third Resolution, "That steps be taken at once to enrol members", was proposed by Mr. T. Vidler, who had hoped that someone older than himself would have brought forward the movement. He thought they had made a very good start, having already 36 good men. He thanked the Mayor and other gentlemen for their assistance, and urged the young men of the town to enrol themselves in the work.
The Motion was Seconded by Mr. C. H. Southall, of St. Leonards. His idea of invasion was that the people of France had too much good sense to go to war with England, and he did not believe that they seriously contemplated it. He believed the French to be honourable, but he would nevertheless advise the young men to join either the Rifles or the Artillery; so that it might not be said, as it had been that Englishmen were not good soldiers.
A Treasurer and Secretary, Messrs. G. and W. Scrivens were respectively proposed by Vandeleur Crake, Esq.
The Seconder of Mr. Crake's Motion was Mr. W. Ransom, who said, in reference of the volunteer movement, it was at first almost a toss-up whether it should be rifles or artillery; and it was not because of its being considered of greater importance that the former had taken precedence. He spoke of the importance of a good understanding between the two companies, and advised those who joined them to attend to practice and discipline, contending that the man who sought only to make a plaything of it, would prove himself a curse. For himself, Mr. R. said he felt it his duty to take any subordinate part, for every part, he conceived to be a post of honour.
All Hands, save one, were held up for the resolutions, and that one exception will afford elucidation further on. Much enthusiasm was exhibited in the all but unanimous carrying of the resolution.
The Sinews of War. The offers of support made through the Mayor and at the meeting were as follows:- Capt. Birch (St. Leonards) £5; F. M. Montgomery, Esq. (St. Leonards) £10 10s. and £2 2s annually for the best served gun; P. F. Robertson, Esq. £20; W. D. Lucas-Shadwell, Esq, the cost of an outfit £3 5s.; W. B. Young, Esq. £10; G. Gipps Esq., £5.
The One Dissentient The Rev. J. A. Hatchard, who had been standing in the body of the Hall, then came forward and said he came to that meeting intending not to take part in the proceedings, but -
