The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-08-30 00:00:00

WELSH IRON AND COAL MINING COMPANY.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE BRITISH PRESS.
Su t,—The account contained in your Paper of yesterday
of the proceedings at a Meeting of the Shareholders in this
Company, on Saturday last, is, by reason of its errors and
suppressions, calculated to produce au impression very dif-
fer, tit from that which the public would receive from a
correct statement, and also to cause an inference to be
drawn not very favourable to my conduct as a Director. I
would support this assertion by the evidence of those who
v we present on that occasion.
I am not, Sir, one of those who are called "the old Di-
rectors" of the Company: I am one of "the new Di-
rectors," against whom no charges were brought, and who
were expressly exculpated from all blame by Mr. W.
Clark, and by Mr. Selby declared to be men in whom he
had the highest confidence. I, therefore, in the line of
conduct adopted by me on Saturday. could have no other
object than the welfare and prosperity of the Company,
and the meting out of justice to those individuals who,
under the name of " the old Directors," were charged with
malpractices in the early establishment of :he Company. I
opposed the admission to the Meeting of the Reporters for
the Public Press, and proposed a private investigation by the
Shareholders, from a conviction that a Commercial Com-
pany could derive no benefit from, and might be materially
injur...ti by, the publication of its accounts and concerns ;
and also f•em a feeling of the injustice of promulgating
to the world Leavy charges against individuals (some of
them persons of rank and high standing in the country),
previous to their being afforded au opportunity of explain-
ing or vindicating their onduct.
I was one of those who signed the requisition for a
public meeting of the Shareholders; it was I also who first
proposed a series of resolutions for appointing a Committee
of Proprietors, to inquire into the accounts and affairs gene-
rally of the Company, from the period of its commence-
ment : these resolutions were negatived, although others, to
precisely the same effect, proposed by another person, were
carried at a later period of the Meeting. To these latter
resolutions a clause was appended, which in my judgment
reflected on the conduct of " the new Directors," inas-
much as it went to the extent of depriving them of control
over the funds of the Company, except for certain pur-
poses. This clause I strenuously opposed, stating that if
such a resolution were carried, not a single member of the
Direction, if he were a man of honour, could retain his
office. In consequence of this opposition on my part, the
objectionable clause was withdrawn.; but the attempt to
pass such a resolution *as of itself -sufficient to induce
tne to signify my intention of relinquishing my seat in the
Direction.
I appeal to your sense of justice for the insertion of this
letter in your I'aper of to-morrow ; and I call also upon all
the Journalists who have inserted statements of the pro-
ceedings at the Meeting similar to yours, to give it a place
in their publications as early as possible. I am, Sir,
Yours, most obediently.
R. LANOSLOW.
1, Brick-court, Temple, Aug. 29. 1878.

NEW CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION.

(From the Dublin Erening Poill
F. W. Co:sway. Esq. in the Chair.
Mr. DWYER read the following letter from Lord Killeen, en-
closing Ida Lordship's subscription to the New Rent :
"Si R—BT the desire of Lord Fingall, I send you ten pounds as
his subscription to the New Rent, for all purposes not prohibited
by law. And I can assure you, that he views with great sadistic-
fiats and lively interest the constitutional exertions now making, to
advance :he cause of civil and religious freedom.
" I Uvg leave also to transmit five pounds as my own contribution
to the same fund, and I cannot omit this opportunity of expressing
my admiration of the patriotic conduct of the great majority of the
electors of Ireland, and my hope we shall ever see the cherished re-
lation of landlord and tenant maintained upon its just and consti-
tutional footing. The value and necessity of that salutary tie I
I know and admit, and 1 am convinced that it can be preserved only
by a generous confidence, mutual kindness, and reciprocal obliga-
tion. " I remain, dear Sir, your faithful and obedient,
" 25th Aug. MN. litxxigtx.
" E. Dwyer, Esq. Dublin."
The letter, which was received with great applause, was ordered
to be inserted on the Minutes.
Mr. CONWAY said he held in his hand a communication which
he was satisfied would be received with pleasure by the Association.
It was a let:er from his friend, the Rev. Mr. Gill, of Galway, en-
closing a subscription of twenty pounds (cheers), collected in a
comparatively short period in that towu, and which Mr. Gill and
the subscribers wished to be devoted to the sustenance and defence
of those upright and honest men, the forty-ahilling freeholders of
Ireland.
.lr. Bate handed in a sum of eighty pounds, and addressed the
Meeting on the proceedings of the landlords in the county of Mo-
naghan. He pointedly alluded to the severity practised by Mr.
Shirley against his tenantry, and concluded by expressing his strong
conviction that the spirit and union of the people would sustain
those who were oppressed for no other cause than having honestly
and purely exercised the elective franchise. (Hear.)
Mr. CONWAY said lie had another communication to make on
the subject of the Catholic Rent. lie had to hand in the subscrip-
don of Mark Byrne to the Catholic Rent for the protection of the
forty.shilling freeholders. The sum was twenty pounds.
Mr. 11. O'Cox xon addressed the Meeting with great effect and
energy, and handed in his subscription.
The CHAIRMAN delivered in 41. from the gentlemen of St.
James's parish.
Several other sums were presented.
Mr. DIM moved that 2001. should be allocated to Mau-
glom.
Dr. MunPUY pressed the interests of Westmeath.
Mr. FoanE spoke strongly in favour of Cavan.
Mr. SHELL pressed the consideration of Louth upon the
Meeting.
It was finally decided to divide the fund in hand, 4001., in different
proportions between the counties.
A subscription of 101. from Mr. O'Gorman, the Secretary, was
received.
Mr. SUEIL proposed a resolution recommending an Aggregate
Meeting, for the purpose of touching the old fund—p
Mr. Suva. being called to the Chair, thanks were voted to Mr.
Conway.
Adjourned at six o'.lock.
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We understand that it is proposed by Captain Wight, of
the Royal Navy, at Teigninouth, to introduce into hot-
houses black metallic substances, capable of attracting, re-
taining, and reflecting large masses of heat anti light, so
that grapes in this country will be much earlier ripened,
more abundant, and of a fuller flavour; and that a metal-
lie ore necessary for this desirable purpose is said to be
found in great quantities of minute particles, in the county
of Devon, at a cheap rate.
DREADFUL Ace MI; N T.—On Monday evening a drea&
ful accident befel the daughter of Mr. James Livesey, a
plumber and glazier, in Somers-town ; the little girl, who
is about seven years old, was amusing herself and brother
by lighting a piece of wood and waving it fast about in her
hand, when a spark fell upon her dress, and in a moment
she was enveloped in flames; het little brother screamed
out, and his sister made for the staircase, where she was
met by her father,
who wrapped her in his coat, and by
I that means succeeded in extinguishing the flames.

EGITAIt RACES.

FIRST DAV--TUESDAY.

The annual sports of the famed Runnymede commenced
yesterday, atdl the result justifies us in asserting that they
promise even to surpass their original excellence. His
Grace the Duke of Richmond and Earl Mounteharles are
the Stewards, and they have exerted themselves with com-
plete success, as well in their more important duties as in
the minor details of the races, the stakes being well filled,
awl the Course admirably kept. They have not confined
their kind labours to the present year's sport, having, with
the assistance of James Ramsbottom, Esq. procured a good
list of subscribers for the next year's races, there being
already ten subscribera for the gold cup, and ten for the
Surrey and Middlesex stakes.
It was expected that his Majesty would have honoured
the Sputa with his presence, and many liunitpeds were
doubtleis drawn to Egham on that account; but, what-
ever his Majesty's original intention might have been, the
spectators were not to-day gratified with the Royal presence.
In the absence of his Majesty, however, there was a very
• numerous attendance of fashionables, including—
The Duke of Dorset, Dike and Duchess of Richmond, and the
Ladies Paget, 1;'rl Itlnunicharles and Countess, Earl of March
(Duke of Richmond's eldest son), Earl of Uxbridge, Lord and Lady
Strathaven, Lord Ashbrook, Lord W. Lennox, Lord Charles So.
merset, Lord Charles Ras ell, Lord J. Fitzroy, Lord Dunwieh,
Lord (l. Ilentinek, lion. Cop ain l'aulett, Sir IL Hotharn, Mr.
Palmer, M.l'.; Captains Luson, A. Berkeley,—Berkeley, IL N.;
llohne Sumner, nonce Seymour, Fremantle (and lady), Al-
' gerivin °ravine, C. Cireville, Shelley, and Douglas, and Sir John
Ladd.

The weather in the morning was showery, but not suffi-
ciently so to have any beneficial effect on the turf, which
continues hard. The ground was exceedingly well attended
the equipages unusually splendid and numerous. The
Stewards' stand was occupied by ladies of title and fashion,
and had a very brilliant appearance. The booths and
temporary stands were also filled with respectable females.
Of pickpockets and gaming tables there was the usual pro-
fusion, but the former were too closely watched by the
" Robin Redbreasts" to be successful.

The day's running was very good, as will be collected
from the following statement :
Sw.cpstakes of 25 I,IOV. each, 15 ft. 3 yes, let. 3111.; 4 yrs, Bst.7l' .;
fillies and geldings allowed 31h. About a mile and 3 quarters.
1). of Richmond s Litilemy, 3 yrs . - . 1
Mr. T. Health's Whipcord, 4 yrs
. - - 2
Mr. Ramsbottont's Waterman, 3 yrs . . - 3
Betting even on Linkboy imam t the Held.
Whipcord (rode by Barnard) took the lead at a .trong pace, and
kept it at about two lengths before ohs others, who were abreast
until they got to the roads, where he vegan to tail i i pace. The
Linkboy then came up, and soon leaving the of era, won easy by
two lengths, Waterman being sufficiently in the re r t, have a good
view of the race. Linkboy was tale by Arthur l'uvts, and Water-
man by young Buckle.