The Express.
London, England, 1861-02-19 00:00:00

DUBLIN AND MBATH RAILWAY.

On Friday the half-yearly meeting of the pro-
prieton was held at the Commercial Beadier'. At one
o'clock the chair was taken by the chairman of the company,
the Earl of DARNLEY.

The Secretary (Mr. littiley) read the advertisement call-
ing the meeting, and the report, which has appeared.
The Citamtwas detailed, at some length, the negotiations
during last session with the Midland Great Western Com-
pany, and after describing the progress of the works, an-
nounced his intended retirement from the direction to make
way for two gentlemen of wealth, and concluded by pro-
posing that the reports and &manta be received and
adopted.
Mr. WILLIAM CHAPYAN (deputy chairman) seconded the
resolution.

Lord kilns ANT said he was sure the meeting regretted the
loss of their able, energetic, and respected chairman. (Hear,
hear.) As to the condition of the line, he could say, from
personal inspection, that it was progressing most aatisfacto-
nly under their enterprising contractors, the Messrs. Moore.
The line had, no doubt, the good wishes of the Meath gen-
tlemen, but it would have been better if they had given
their cub. i" Hear," and laughter.) It might be said that
he (Lord Dunsany) ought to set the example. Well, be
might mention that be got a friend of his not long ago to
take up 5,000 V. worth of the debentures. (Hear.) He
trusted that they would still have the good feeling and
valuable co-operation of the chairman.
The Duke of LFINNTER said he was sorry to stand there
again most decidedly to oppose an independent line to Dub-
lin. Nothing that bad occurred since the led meeting had
altered his opinion on that point. He wished to ask the
directors did they intend to have any further negotiations
with the Midland Company.
The CHAIRMAN said the board had no foregone conclusion
not to enter upon further negotiations, but whether they
were in a position to take the initiative was another matter.
Mr. Joins CHAPMAN (a director) addressed the meeting
at some length, and declared that it was the intention of
the board to carry out the pro as ntecessfully as pond-
Me. (Hear, hoar.) He euloglsedthe disinterestedexertions
of the Duke of Lemster, and expressed a hope that be would
not decline to interfere for the removal of any difficulties
that
ellay in the way of the final accomplishment of the
The Duke of LIONNTER said be was quite willing to do all
he could in the matter if a bond Jide proposition was made
to the Midland Company.
After some observations from Mr. Napper and Lord
Dunaany,
The Chairman put the resolution, that the report and
accounts be adopted, and it was passed nem. din.
Messrs. Allard and Buddicome were then elected di.
' rectors in the place of the Chairman and Mr. Notman, who
retired. Auditors having been elected, the business of the
half-yearly meeting concluded.
The meeting was then made special, for the purpose of
authorising the directors to promote a bill to enable the
Dublin and Meath Railway to reliorinish the junction of the
main line with the Midland Great Western Railway, and
substitute an extension direct to Dublin with branches, end
for other purposes.
The CHAIRMAN aid it was necessary to be armed with
this bill in ease any future negotiations with the Midland
Company were not succemful. He then proposed the re-
solution authorising the board to promote the bill.
The 11IP1.71,CHAIRILAN seconded the resolution, which
pored unanimously.