The Express.
London, England, 1859-12-09 00:00:00

(Stamped id. Additional.) [TWOPENCE.

ROYAL AGBIGo I,TUI4L BRAIWOLENI
COLL6OZ.

Yesterday afternoon a meeting of landowners,
firmer, and others was held at St. Jameie-hall, for the
purpose of founding an Institution under the above title for
the relief of decoyed farceurs, their widows, sad mom, It
was presided over by Mr. Alderman Must; with whom
the project originated; and among those present inn Lord
Faversham, Mr. Wren Hoskynr, the Rev. J. Deacombe
Shaft*, Mr. Jonas Webb, Mr. Crewinghsnt, Mr. C. Law-
eon, of Edinburgh, Mr. 8. Skelton, icc.
Mr. THOMAS BATSON moved the first resolution—VlZ• :
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" That this meeting having hired Mr. Alderman Medd coe-
&ally approves the project submitted by him for the found-
ing for the reception of unfortunate and distremed
farmers, their widows, and orphans, considering that the
magnitude and importance of the agricultural interests of this
country justify and demand the testablisbment of such sot
nyltim for the befriendment of those =needed there-
with once In respectable and affluent positions, but by
misfortune reduced to comparative poverty sad indigence."
Having, he raid, been fur some years intimately connected
with smelters, be felt the greatest pleasure in supporting
Mr. Alderman Medit in the good work welch be had com-
menced. (Choate) He bed a deep sews= the imports= of
the object, and felt confidence in its chief premMar. (Chasm.)
Mr. T. Scorr, in seconding the teen utioe, said, while
the object had his entire approval, he hoped the inetkution
would be conducted on such a plan that many persons might
reeefvd assistance in their several own beelines.
After some explanatory remarks from the Ca...raven, in
reply to questions the resolutioe was carried =salmi:nein
On the motion: of Mr. CHANT/Lift, mooed= by mr.
B,kseituetoletr, of
swasuehresolinigviedtuuo:
n'ti.fha.trottuobjectuoytar; royAirkiilal se=
Benevolent College.' "
Mr. Ltwethe, of Edinburgh, moved the next resolution,
via.:—" That the privileges sod bent fi's of such college be
restricted exclusively to the bona fide farmer who has fol-
lowed that occupation in the United Kingdom, as an =-
elusive means of support, for a minimum period of not less
than twenty conaserative year.; whose holding, either se
tenant, or proprietor and tenant, during that term, has not
been lees than fifty acres; and that the like retriction•
attach to the widows and orphans of farmers who, darter;
their lifetime, had not tulfilled the above conditions." Hs
said, having jut travelled 400 mile., he had posted down to
that meeting expressly to support Mr. Aldermen Medal in
his excellent scheme, which he now felt sure would be carried
to a successful conclusion. (Cheers.) There was scarcely a
ends or calling in the country which bad not some benefit
society or charitable Institution connected with it; and why,
he asked, should sericulture remain an exception to thereto?
The resolution, after being seconded by Kr. Wte [wow',
was put and carried.
Mr. JONAS Want moved the following resolutios
" That this meeting, being impressed with the importance
and =remount advantage of concentration of object and
purpose, in the successful ratablishment of an Methadon of
this character, earnestly moment= the devotion of the
energies of is promoters and the appropriaticm of its lands se
they may awn= speraally —let. To His in-door supra= of
those who are the successful candidates for its bounty, by the
temporary occupation of a building adapted to the
2nd. To the erection of an asylum, in such lecelity"alse.
26 miles of Lesdon, on such site as shall be preranted by free
gift for the purpose, and possessing advantages of easy ranee
munication, &e.' of a character consistent with the =graved*
of the interest it is to represent, and the extent of accommo-
dation which will be required for the purpose of the college.
3rd. To its permanent endowment. And while highly ap-
proving the system of out-door pensioe; doles its adopts=
until the in-door principle I. fatly and ancesesfully de-
veloped." He was delighted that Mr. Alderman Mechl had
commenced this undertaking on behalf of brother agrionl-
Pedals sad their widows and children, and hoped he would
receive odorants support. No good could be done without
• large number of mutual satemiptices, and he trusted,
therefore, that they would be forthcoming.
The rewind= was mond= by Mr. CRIMAINOUAM, of
Cern:tenon, and
On the modontr Reeve, of Norfolk, seconded by Mr.
Revxnacaorr, the following resolution wasagreed to
That fanners-et every redeem desommation be eligible for
each= who shall not be bee than SO years of age, except be
special instances of bodily injury or inermity, permanently
disabling them from following any occupation as a means of
support; in such oases, 43 years be the minimum age ; for
widows. 66 yews of age ; toe children 7 years, and remaining
wadi 14."
Mr. MADDMOM of Bpilaby, moved, and Mr. BROOM Re-
seeded the Beet resolution,: via. That the selection of •
committee, pro ton., from the list of subscribers, of notifies
then ten nor more teen sixteen (one.half of which aumberto
be fanners or lodnween), to consider and repare the bye-
laws and regulations, apply for a charter of Incorporation,
end generally to prepareshe scheme of management end future
operations of the college, be placed in the Minds of Mr. Alder-
man Mecht ; such committee to report, at a mooting to be
called in May next, the issue of their deliberations."
The CHAIRMAN aid the meeting alight rely upon it be
would endeavour to reeks a selection ethic& would give ma.
dance to the agricultural community at large. (Hera)
The resolution was the. adopted.
On the motion Of Mr. CAIIITOM,COrtIrgaII OCNIECMIRGR of
the City 01 Landon, assonded by Mr. J. CUTTS, of Little
Bardfieldthall, Braintree, it was finally resolved "That
every subscriber of 10.. ed. per annum be entitled to one
vote in all elections ; 'lvry subscriber of one guinea per
ensure be entitled to two votes ; every subscriber of more
than one gain= per annum be entitled to two additional
votes for every addidesal seism so subscribed. Ad that
every donor of tee guineas and upwards be considered a life
subscriber-entitled to one vote for each ten guineas so
given, at every election, sad be eligible as a member of the
eonneiL"
In reply to • question from Lord FRvIERSHAM,
The Cailawax mid be apprehended that peewee who
revs 601., or any large amount, would be entitled to votes
in respect of their donation, independently of their rights es
annual subscribers. He further stated that the committee to
be appointed would report to a meeting to be convened about
Key next.
Mr. WREN HOCKYNS, in moving a vote of thanks to the
chairman, deprecated any notion on the pert of farmers that
the proposed institution wee to be a substitute for providence
on their own part; and, after =prowling hie adroiratiou of the
chairman'. energy and courage, declared it to be Ma strong
conviction that the new institution would be a flourishing
one.
Mr. Lewsox seconded the motion, which was carried by
sesismation, and
The CHAIRMAN briefly returned thanks.
Before the meeting separated the aubacriytions, paid and
prialsed, amounted to nearly 2,0001.
Among the auheoriptime ere the following:—Alderman
Mehl, Mr. 8. Brooks, of Wballey. house, Manchester, and
Mr. Tit= Salt, M.P., 100 guineas each; Lord Dynevor,
; Alderman Copland, M.P. 10 guineas ; Sir E. A.
Sad; 42 seine's for John Bayl'ey, 10 guineas ; the Re-
earth, el Londe.,; 10 guineas; Mr. W. C. Sleigh, barrister,
10 gedsese; Mr. W. Parker, M.P., 10 genera; the Earl
Bens, 4014 Lord Wltmlicliffe, 261. • Mr. Garrett (=pie-
meat maker). 601. ; the Hon. Llenten:int•ColOtel Cavendieh,
IL; Mr. C. Wentworth Dilke, 10 '
guineas • Mr. Tile, M.P.,
10 guineas • Mr. R. Parker, of Hume Park, Beading, 261.
Amongst tits promoters of the Melinda= may be men-
tioned the Duke of Richmond, the Duke of Rutland, the
Earl Sr. Germans, Bari Howe, the Berl of Shrewebery and
Talbot, the Bishop of Moray and Ross, Lied Rayleish,
Lord Combermere, Lord Chetiesnd, Lord Leconlbild, Lord
Ashley, Lord Henry Thyme, M.P. Lord Burghley, M.P.,
the Lord Mayor, Sir J. Paxton, M.P., Mr. W. Portal, Mr.
G. Moors (Copestidne Moore, and Co.), Bow-lane; Alder-
man Bidoey, Alderman Spier; (Oxford), Lientenant•Colonel
Powell, M.P., lc.

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