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came crowded: and Captain Wilson, a very old and most respectable 

 settler, Avas unanimously called to the Chair. In a short and very im- 

 pressive manner lie explained the nature of their meeting 



— commencing fjom tlie 21st of May 1803 (on which day our worthy 

 patron first landed at Port Talbot). He mentioned many interesting 

 particulars from that date, down to the present anniversary. He stated 

 the rapid increase of the settlement, and pointed out their acknowledged 

 superiority from the fertility of the soil, and from the happy union of 

 the Settlers. He was heard with great attention: and was interrupted 

 Avitli frequent bursts of applause. — He closed with proposing that '' An 

 anniversary be instituted to commemorate the establishment of the 

 Talbot settlement" — It was received with the greatest acclamation. 



It was then proposed by Mr Parker, and seconded by Mr Boss that 

 a Committee be appointed, consisting of Captain Eapelje, Wilson, Pat- 

 terson, and Secord; and Adjutant Nevills as Secretary that they issue 

 the necessary notices, and make the arrangements and regulations for 

 future anniversaries — It passed unanimously. 



Captain Wilson, seconded by Captain Patterson, proposed that the 

 folloAving address be presented to the Honourable Col. Talbot: — 



Address. 

 Sir, 



Having assembled to connnemorate the institution of this highly 

 favoured settlement, we beg leave to present you with the tribute of that 

 high respect, which we collectively express, but which we individually 

 feel. Prom the earliest commencement, of this happy patriarchy, we 

 date all the blessings we now enjoy: and regarding you as its founder, 

 its patron and its friend, Ave most respectfully beg leave to associate your 

 name with our infant institution. To your first arrival at Port Talbot, 

 Ave refer as the auspicious hour Avhich gave birth, to the happiness and 

 independence we all enjoy, and this day commemorate. In grateful 

 remembrance of your unexampled hospitality, and disinterested zeal in 

 our behalf, and contemplating Avith interested feelings the astonishing 

 progress of our increasing Settlement, under your friendly patronage 

 and patriarchal care, we have unanimously appointed the 21st of May 

 for the Talbot anniversary. And this public expression of the happiness 

 amongst ourselves, and of our gratitude to you, we transmit through 

 our children to our latest posterity. 



We beg you will accept this assurance of our regard and veneration, 

 not as the voice of adulation, but as the language of conscious obligation 

 and heartfelt Sincerity. 



