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S .11 Ny JULY 221 1846.

ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS, TRAFAL-
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LAST WEEK.

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COFFEE AND EATING-HOUSE

KEEPERS' ASSOCIATION.

The half-yearly meeting of the subscribers to this excellent
institution was held on Monday evening, at Anderton's Hotel,
Fleet street.

Mr. BI NMORE was called to the chair, and said that he should
occupy the time of the meeting but a very few minutes. They
were called together that evening for a most important object.
They had been convened by circular, as well as by adver-
tisement, to transact their usual half-yearly business, and
also to elect officers for the ensuing year. From this state-
ment he had no doubt they would consider he was justified
in his conclusion, that their business was most important—
(Hear)—for could there be anything of greater imports
ance than the selection of gentlemen who would give up their
time to carry into practical operation the views for which this
society was instituted. Such were the gentlemen whom
they should entrust with the management of their affairs,
for it was by these means alone that they would be enabled
to raise sufficiency of funds to meet the demands that had
been and were still imposed upon them.—(Hear, hear.) The
next business) was to bear the committee render an ac-
count of their doings since the period when they had been
elected, and with which he could safely assert, on the part of
himself and his fellow-committeemen they would feel, amply
repaid. They would also hear the report of the auditors.
After that the election of the officers would take place.
There was a very important moticn to be brought under
their consideration by their tried friend Mr. Rogers.—
(Hear, hear.) In giving notice of this motion, the
terms of the Act of Parliament relating to these
societies had been complied with, the same having been read
at two previous meetings. It now, therefore, rested with
them to deal with it as they might think best.—(Gbeers.)
He trusted that upon this and every other subject that might
come before them that evening every gentleman who might
address them would be listened to with patience and atten-
tion. There was no other notice, but before concluding he
would mention that the sub-committee would be glad to ad-
vise with their friends with regard to the proposed excursion
to Brighton.--s(Hear, hear.)
The Sacamany \then read the circular calling the meet-
ing, arid the 'plinuft of the latilueeting, which were con-
firmed.
The SECRETARY then read the reports from which it ap-
peared that the funded property of the society was not
increasing, as in former years, which, however, could be ac-
counted for in a satisfactory manner; and that the annual
subscriptions, upon which they mainly depended, amounted
to the same as last year, but a large increase was expected
in this source of revenue next year. It also appeared tbat
the committee had resolved to divide themselves into sub-
committees, and with the assistance of the secretary, to try
all their efforts to increase the number of annual subscribers,
which had been resorted to once in two or three years
with considerable success. The report further stated
that the excursion to Herne Bay, in July last, had
afforded much gratification to their friends, and left
a surplus profit of 181., together with a donation from the
stewards of 51. ss. The ball at the Crown and Anchor
Tavern had realised 11/. 14s. 6d., and the dinner at the Free-
masons' Tavern 601. The decrease in the particular of dona-
tions was to be attributed to not having received donations
from newspaper proprietors, who would be waited on in the
ensuing year. 1001. had been added to the funds during the
past year, while the interest on the money invested amounted
to 601., making a sum total standing in the name of the
trustees of 1,7491., and leaving a balance in the treasurer's
hands of 12/. 2s. 2d., together with several donations. The
report also stated that the committee wished to call the at-
tention of the meeting to the circumstance of their being
without a patron since 'the death of the Marquis
of Westminster, but that General Sir De Lacy Evans, after
being applied to, had sent a letter to say that he would use
all his influence to induce some noblemen to become patrons
of the society, and thus retrieve the loss they had sustained.
—( Hear, hear.) The committee had referred the difference
which had taken place at the last meeting to Mr. Tidd Pratt,
the barrister appointed to certify the rules of friendly so-
cieties, who confirmed the vote of the former meeting, and
stated that any person subscribing annually was entitled to
vote and speak at their meetings.
It was then moved and seconded that the report be adopted,
which being put from the chair, was carried.

The CraiiimAis said it now devolved upon them to pro-
ceed with the election of a president for the ensuing year.
Mr. HARE said he felt great pleasure in performing a duty
which he was now called upon to discharge, to nominate as an
eligibk person for the high office of president of their society
a gentleman with whom they had been associated, whom he
had ever found most diligent iu performing the most arduous
tasks, and one who by his zeal and unassuming manner had
acquired the esteem and gratitude of their association—he
meant Mr. Conneybeer.—(Cheers.) It was unnecessary to
add more than that if they elected the gentleman he had
just named, he would exert himself to the best of his ability
to tread worthily in the footsteps of his predecessors.
Mr. Cmsurrr seconded the resolution, which was carried
unanimously.
Mr. CowNEynzEn briefly but appropriately returned
thanks, and stated that he would do all in his power to ad-
vance the best interests of the society.—( Hear, hear. )
The thanks of the meeting were then voted unanimously
to Mr._ Binmore, the president for the past year, for the
zealous and efficient manner in which he had discharged
his duties for the last two years.
The CHAIRMAN said, he was not prepared for that mark
of their esteem ; but for the flattering manner in which his
friend had introduced his name, and for the equally. flatter-
ing and spontaneous mode in which it had been received, he
felt deeply indebted to both.—(Hear, hear.). In returning
them his sincere thanks for that grateful tribute, he begged
to assure them that he felt more than ten times remunerated
for any labours he might have undergone in the discharge of
those duties which they had done him the honour to confide
to his custody, and that he would ever look back to that
moment with unalloyed gratification and pride.—(Cheers.)
He must now call upon them to elect their vice-president.
Several persons present were nominated and seconded, but
declined accepting the office for that year, promising, how-
ever, that in their case, should their services be required in
an official capacity, that they would act if called upon at the
next election.

Mr. Chiclett was among those who refused, but was ulti-
mately induced to accept the office.
Mr. IlustrinEvs, the treasurer, was then re-elected, and
briefly returned thanks.
The committee were then elected, and the five auditors of
the past year, with the exception of Mr. Ricci, whose place
was supplied by Mr. Jones, were re-elected.
The CHAIRMAN said, he had now to call their attention to
the last business of the evening, namely, the motion to which
he had alluded in the few opening observations he felt called
upon to address to them that evening.—(Hear.) That mo-
tion was in these words.—(The Chairman read the motion,
which was to the effect that the pensions of the society be
raised, for the males from ss. a week to Bs. a week, and for
the females from ss. to 6s. a week. )—This would certainly
affect the finances of the society, and was consequently a
matter of very grave consideration. But, whatever determi-
nation they might come to with respect to this matter, he
was sure it would in the discussion receive full justice at their
hands.—(Hear, hear.)
Mr. ROGIRS said, they had heard from their chairman that
the question was most important.—(Hear.) That was un-
questionably the case, inasmuch as it concerned them all in-
dividually ; for there was not one amongst them who could
fore see what might occur to himself or his family ; and he
trusted, therefore, whatever might transpire upon that oc-
casion would not be regarded in a personal point of view.
He would now state the grounds which had induced him
to propose this increase in the pensions; but it would be
necessary first to mention the reason why he proposed an
excess for one sex. The cause of his making this difference
was, that, as they were all aware, men, when advanced in
life, would require some little assistance in culinary matters;
for all of them were not domestic men, and even some of
them might have been brought up at sea. Besides,
131. a year would barely do more than keep a man from the
workhouse. He therefore believed that if they gave
him 201. a year they would enable him to procure
some few of the comforts of life, besides showing to
their subscribers their desire to do all they could with
the funds at their disposal.—(Hear.) With respect to
the females, though ls. increase might be considered very
small, yet, considering that their requirements were not so
great, and that they stood less in need of assistance than the
other sex, from their domestic character, he thought even
that sum would be of advantage to them, a fact which in-
deed must be familiar to every one in society.—(Hear.)
Looking at the effects of this increase, independently of the
advantages that would result to the recipients of their
bounty, would it not tend to procure for them that patronage,
the want of which they so much deplored ? How could they
ask for patronage from a nobleman for an institution
which had been nine years in existence, and out of
which only two persons had been relieved ?
Fie
believed, therefore, that the more liberality they a'. -
played, the more would their society increase
prosperity.—(Year, hear.) Now, they were all anxious for
the increase of their funds, and what better means, if they re-
garded the subject in a broad and comprehensive light,
could be devised than making those funds flow in their
legitimate channel, and disperse them among those for whose
benefit they were originally designed. It would have the
effect of bringing new members to their society, their funds
would necessarily increase, and the further they carried their
object still greater would be their increase. He hoped and
trusted, therefore, that they would act with liberality and
kindness that night, for they were all born but not buried,
and they could not foresee what calamities might yet befal
themselves or their families.

The resolution was seconded.
Mr. HALE said, he considered that the course recommended
by the last speaker would be most injudicious, and so far
from having the effect predicted would have quite a diffe-
rent tendency, and concluded by proposing that the question
be adjourned sine die.
This amendment was seconded by Mr. FLENCH, who ex-
pressed his opinion that the small number of subscribers for
the past years demonstrated the impolicy of the increase
contended for.
After a few words from Mr. Rooana in reply, the amend-
ment was put from the chair, and carried unanimously.
The meeting then separated.

The lovers of flowers will hate an unusual treat at
the Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens this day, when
the Royal South London Floricultural Society hold
their (last but one) Miscellaneous Flower Show. The prizes
are on an unusually liberal scale, and, combined with the
attractions of the gardens, must ensure a crowded attendance.
BENEVOLENCE.-Mr. Alderman Copeland, the trea-
surer to the King College Hospital, has just received, in aid
of the funds for the erection of a more healthy and extensive
College Hospital, on a more suitable spot, the singular but
handsome donation of three hundred and twenty-one pounds
and tenpence, from an anonymous subscriber. The only sig;
nature appended to the note by the benevolent donor, was
" Anonymous, per E. and F., in aid of the funds for the erec-
tion of an hospital on a more extensive and suitable, scale."
Tom Oliver, the celebrated pugilist, and "master of
the ceremonies" at pugilistic contests, is now in " durance
vile" in Oxford gaol for following his professional avocation
in the late pugilistic issue between Gill and Norley. His so-
journ will last three weeks.
THE ROBBERY AT GENERAL GROSVENOWS.—At
Marlborough-street Police-court on Monday, John Jones, the
late valet of General Grosvenor, was committed for trial,
charged with having stolen 951. in bank-notes and a quan-
' tity of jewellery, the property of his master; a woman
named Ann Stokes was also committed for havinx partici-
pated in the robbery. No new facts were elicited at this
examination. Jones repeated his former statement, that he
took the property for the purpose of display, and intended
to return it, but he got drunk and was taken to the poi ice-
station.

The SECRETARY read the advertisement convening the
meeting.

Three scrutineers were then appointed to examine the
votes—George Mackintosh, Esq., Alex. Cowan, Esq., and
M. Pallavicini.

The CHAIRMAN moved that this company be now dis-
solved.
Joax STEWART, Eip, of Belladrum, seconded the motion,
which was put to the vote, and passed by a show of
hands from the majority of those present.
The CMAIRMAN then stated that the dissolution would be
effected in the usual mode; that the affairs were left in the
hands of the committee, who would wind them up, and
take care to have the accounts audited, and reduced to the
lowest possible amount. He stated further, in answer to a
question from one of the shareholders, that 48,000 shares had
been issued, 46,089 of which were paid upon, leaving a ba-
lance of 1,911 on which nothing had been paid; that the
receipts of the company were 115,539/.; that the accounts
given in and partly taxed, which he believed included the
whole liabilities of the company, amounted to 38,8991., which
left a balance in the bands of the company of 76,6391., or
about 335. 4%d. per share. He said that 30s. a share would
be immediately returned, and the balance as soon as the
affairs could be wound up.
The scrutineers now proceeded to examine the votes, and
returned the following result to the chairman—that 24,430
votes had been given in favour of a dissolution, and none
against it, which was announced by the chairman accord-
ingly,

Xvote of thanks to the chairman was passed by the meet-
ing, which was then adjourned.

MADRAS, NELLORE, and ARCOT
RAILWAY COMPANY.

The half-yearly meeting of this Company was heldjyester-
day at the Offices, Gresham Rooms, at two o'clock.
Lord CHARLES BEAUCLERK having taken the chair,
stated, after comparing the expenses of other schemes
with those of this Company, he had the greatest satis-
faction in laying before the shareholders a statement
of the accounts. These were so small, that he
hesitated not to say that he expected they would do their
directors justice by a vote of confidence. lie said this pro-
ject had been brought out during a temporary panic in the
money market, and yet the shares were taken up and almost
allail pthaeidouutsPotann.
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wore in condition to go and register the Company in April,attthlel
1846. In January the chairman of the Company had an in-
terview with the chairman of the East India Company, the
issue of which was highly satisfactory.
The SECRILTARY then read the Committee's report, which
stated that they had placed a sufficient sum in the hands of
Messrs. Arbuthnot and Co., for carrying out the Parlia-
mentary arrangements in India; that efforts were being
made to organise an efficient local Committee in India, and
that the line was so laid out as to connect Madras with
Calcutta and Bombay.
A PROPRIETOR having asked whether any surveys had
been made?

Mr. PRAYER, the solicitor to the Company, said the East
India Company were themselves at present making surveys
of the different presidencies, and would not come to any con-.
elusion on any proposed line, till all the surveys had been
made, and then, they might not adopt any route as laid
down by the Company ; however, the deed of this Company
allowed them to deviate, and he hoped that they would hear
something definite about it in the course of two or three
months.

Several proprietors acquainted with India, expressed
sanguine hopes as to the proposed line.
Mr. lIKALEs moved the adoption of the report, which was
seconded by Mr. BAKER, and carried unanimously by the
meeting.

A vote of confidence in the directors, and of thanks to the
chairman, was moved by Mr. HEALIS, and unanimously
pazsed.
The meeting then adjourned.

TRENT VALLEY CONTINUATION
AND HOLYHEAD JUNCTION RAILWAY.—
A special meeting of the shareholders and proprietors of
this line took place yesterday, at the Coffee-house, Basing-
hall-street, in order to determine upon the propriety of dis-
solving the Company. There was an exceedingly numerous
attendance of the proprietors.
Shortly after the hour specified Captain Hotham took the
chair.

The SECRETARY then read all the advertisements in the
papers convening the meeting, in order that the mode of con-
ducting the meeting might be strictly according to law.
The CitaramAlf observed that the proprietors were aware
that they had been convened that day in order to determine
whether they :should dissolve and wind up the affairs of
the company or not; and if they did agree to a dissolution,
whether that act should take place as an act of bankruptcy
on the part of the proprietors, or through the
agency of the director. He had to inform them
that there was very little difference in the accounts
since the last meeting of the proprietors, for very little extra
expense had been gone to, in fact none at all.— (Hear.)
A SHAREHOLDER wished to be informed, if they came to
a resolution to dissolve, how much would be returned per
share.

The CHAIRMAN said be could not definitely state, but from
the calculation which had been made, he considered that it
would be about two guineas.
Mr. JAMES RICHARDSON then moved a resolution to the
efiect that it was the opinion of the meeting that the com-
pany should be dissolved.
Mr. SMELL seconded the resolution.

Mr. DE TINNE, who appeared on behalf of the Manchester
shareholders, and represented 1,695 shares, said he protested
against a course which had been rendered necessary by a deed
having been concocted in fraud by some of the directors.
Mr. SOLOMON said he did not see the reason why they
should dissolve the company. The undertaking offered as
many advantages as it did the first day the prospectus wasis-
sued ; he would therefore move that the company do proceed.
Mr. ASTON seconded the amendment.

The amendment, after a desultory conversation, was put,
but was only supported by the mover and seconder.
The original resolution was then carried.
A long and desultory conversation then ensued, and the
meeting resolved that it should dissolve not by way of bank-
ruptcy, but through the agency of the directors.
The number of shares paid upon at 21. 65., amounted to
37,274!.; and those at IL 7s. 6d., to 3,7061.

DERBY, UTTOXETER, AND STAF-
FORD RAILWAY COMPANY.

A meeting of the shareholders of this company was held
yesterday at the George and Vulture Tavera, Lombard-street,
for the purposes of determining the dissolution of the com-
pany, and in the case of the dissolution being agreed to,_
whether such should be considered an act of bankruptcy,
with the view of having the affairs of the company wound
up under the Joint Stock Companies Act.
Mr. Nash, Chairman of the Company, was called to the
chair.
The Secretary having read the advertisement convening
the meeting,
The CHAIRMAN said that the time was arrived for the
shareholders to elect scrutineers to take the votes of the
shareholders.
Mr. Wm. Roworth, of Nottingham, Mr . R. Sheppard, and
Mr. Philips were then elected.
The Secretary then read the Report of the Committee of
Management, which stated that atter the resolution of the
meeting in last March to dissolve the company, owing to the
existence of the law relating to joint-stock companies, there
being only 12,890 shares assentient, which number
was insufficient, they were unable to carry out
that resolution of the shareholders. However, the defect
ender which they laboured in common with a great number
of other companies, had been remedied, and it was now
placed in their own hands, under the recent Joint Stock
Company's Acts, 7 and 8 Viet., c. 111, to dissolve the
Company. The Committee of Management begged
to remind the shareholders that the undertaking in
which they had been engaged had not been proceeded with,
owing solely to the errors in the surveys, for which they
could not be accountable. They had, however, refused to
discharge the demands of the engineers, and had got rid of
one exorbitant demand by the payment of 1251. The de-
mand of Mr. Higgins for 5,0001. was to be tried before a
legal tribunal, but the action had not come on.
The SECRETARY then read the share account and the cash
account, from the former of which it appeared that 14,900
shares had been allotted to the public, to the Provisional
Committee 3,450, and reserved for amalgamation and local
interests 1,600 ; 13,538 shares had been taken up by
the public, 3,390 by the Provisional and tano:ftirg
Committee, while there remained in hand 3,07.2.
the shares.
cash account it appeared that the
4w50e,d1413431: bankers„
&e., siamer
tn0te7da5t0i.4147,4276d1..,, aninakdeidt.hge intateor
38,7151. 10s.
while the expenses incurred left bdasarl aaoonsificote of
in the hands of the treasurer.
The otAriotAx said that the directors had taken some
pains in going through these accoants, and their report had
been much longer than the committee desired. That, how-
ever, would have the effect of preventing his occupying their
time. The committee had thought it right to tell them they
had got 7001. interest on their money, and he thought that
3001. more would cover their expenses. He would now be very
happy to hear any gentleman who might desire to address
the meeting.
Mr. Cowser wished to know why the 1,300 shares which
had not been taken up had not been sold instead of being
retained in the hands of the Committee.
It was stated in reply, that these shares had been kept for
the landed proprietors along the line of the railway.
A long discussion ensued, which was interrupted by the
Secretary, who read the Act of Parliament under whisk
they had been convened to show that the meeting could net
legally entertain the topics now brought before them.
The CHAIRMAN promised that on application to the 4101U-
mit t ee, permission would be given to inspect the books of
the Company, with which Mr. Cowen expressed himself Sa-
tisfied.
After some further desultory conversation, it was resoh red
that the Company should be dissolved without bankruptcy,
and the Chairman stated that the Committee would rettetn to
the shareholders 1/. 12s. 6d. per share, on Thursday nets.
The thanks of the meeting were then voted to, and
acknowledged by the Chairman, after which the trieeting
separated.

Mr. C. Green again ascended in his Nassau Balloon
on Monday evening from Crenrorne Gardens. Hewitt accom-
panied by Mrs. Green, by the Hon. Mr. Clifton, and eight
other gentlemen. The. balloon ascended very majestically,
and passed over Lone,on towards Essex.
SUDDEN DEA'r II OF MR. WAKEFIELD, Q.C.—We
regret to armor:nee the sudden death of Mr. Daniel Wake-
field, the well -known Queen's Counsel, who was found dead
in his show-or bath at an early hour on Monday morning. Mr.
Wakefiel''a was in perfect health on Saturday, and was to
have r'Jplied in a cause in the Vice-Chancellor's Court yes-
terday.
LLEGED ILL-TREATMENT.—On Monday afternoon an
inquest was held before Mr. Baker, junior, at the Halifax's
IFead, Princes-street, Whitechapel, on the body of John Tre-
maine, aged fourteen, the son of a cabinet-maker, residing in
Princes. street. It appeared from the evidence that the do-
ceased had been shamefully ill-treated by his fathers and also
by his step-mother, who, on one occasion, was taken before
the magistrates at Worship- street Police court, and bound
over to keep the peace, on account of her conduct to the boy.
On the 22d of April last the deceased absconded from home,
and went to reside with his aunt, who keidt him for eight„
weeks. He repeatedly complained of pains in his side, and
said his father had often kicked him on, various parts of his
body. About four weeks since he again 'returned to his father,
and there continued until his death. On last Tuesday week
lie complained of illness. and Mr. Dale, a surgeon, was called
in, and said the deceased was suffering from dropsy. He con-
tinned to attend him, but he &Led on the following. il :11Te'
_p!lr
The jury returned a verdict of ,‘ Natural death,"
his
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conduct •
same time severely reprimanc'xi the father for
towards the deceased.