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running through a well-cultivated country. He had, how
ever, received such Satisfactory information respecting their
intentions and prospects, and the respectability of their
shareholders, the names- of several of whom were well
known to him, and were a guarantee that the project
was not taken up as a mere speculation in shares, as in-
duced him to believe that it would be conducted satis-
factorily ; and if so, it would have his most cordial sup-
port. and, he sincerely hoped it would realise their 'mast
sanguEne expectations ; and that, by means of this mile:,
taking, the increase of the prosperity of the town and.
neighbourhood of Tamworth might rival in rapidity one
of Mr. Stephenson's locomotive engines.
A Committee was then appointed to forward
,the ob-
jects of the meeting.
The Rev. Mr. VICKENSON wished to ask a question
which he considered of. impcortance. He wished to know,
if the proprietors of the Fail-road had come to any resolu-
tion respecting travelling en the Sunday ? Although he
might be considered by some as fanatical, and others might
perhaps sneer at the idea of his interfering upon such a sub-
ject, nevertheless he was not to be deterred, and, if possible,
he would have a clause introduced into the Bill to prevent
the desecration of the Sabbath. It was, therefore, very
probable he should get 'up a petition from the town of
Tamworth upon that subject, and it was also his intention
to apply to his friends in Birmingham, who, he was sure,
would also petition Parliament to the same effect. if they
wished to prevent the desecration of the Sabbath, they
must have a clause introduced to that effect, as it would be
impossible to prevent Sunday travelling if the rail-road was
.opened without it.
Mr. HENRY SMITH, in reply, said, he could not give any
information upon the subject lo which the Rev. Gentleman
had alluded; Matters of detail must be settled by the pro-
prietors.
A vote of thanks to the Chain nan having been put, and
unanimously carried, that gentlema n returned thanks. He
considered they were greatly indebt ed to the gentlemen who
had attended from Birmingham, to give them that necessary
information which they required, an a answer any questions
which might be put to them. He ~had great pleasure in
ing Mr. Smith to accept the thardt s of the meeting for
their attendance ; he hoped that he, an d the gentlemen with
him, would feel, in some measure, repaid for their trouble,
by their unanimous expression of th; 'tics, and from know-
ing that they felt a deep interest in I:he undertaking, inas-
much at it would unite the town of rramworth with Birm-
ingham, thereby cementing still closer the bond of friend-
ship between them.
Mr. SMITH briefly acknowledged the compliment. He
certainly could not but feel highly gratified that the under-
taking met with the aporobation of so "highly respectable a
meeting. With respect to the agricultural gentlemen and
landowners in that neighbourhood, evczy thing which could
be done by the proprietors to protect and promote their in-
terests, would be considered in the fu;lest manner. • What-
ever was for the interest of Birmingham could not fail to
be of benefit to Tamworth, and he hoped the projected
communication between them would lead to their mutual

advantage.
The meeting lasted about two hours, and broke up at
half-past one o'clock.

THE SMITHFIELD CAT TLE CLUB.

Yesterday the members of this Club. in celebration of its
thirty•seventh anniversary, dined at the Freemason's Ta-
yarn. The company was more numerous than it has been
for many years past. Earl Spencer presided, supported en
the right by the Marquis of Chandos, and on the left by
the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The cloth having been removed, the following toasts were
drank :—" The King," " The Queen and Royal Family,"
and " Success to the Smithfield Club." The Noble Chair-
man then proceeded to distribute the prizes to those whom
the judges had declared to be the successful competitors.
(For the partiCulars we refer our readers to the list we
published in our paper of Friday last.) The announcement
by his Lordship of the award of the great prize of twenty
guineas to himself for his Durham ox, was received with
great cheering.
Mr. HILLIARD proposed " The health of Earl Spencer,
as a successful come etitor." Three times three.
His LORDSHIP, in returning thanks, said he believed that
the advantage to the country of such a Club as this was
very considerable. It enabled farmers to sec the perfection
to which caere'and sheep could be brought. He should
think that there were few who could attend the exhibition,
without observing so;ne points of excellence which had not
been submitted to their examination before. Were there
not such a Club in existence, he feared the breed of cattle
and sheep would rapidly degenerate.—(Cheers.)
The distribution of the prizes having been completed,
" The Duke of Richmond's health" was drunk with three
times three.
The CHAIRMAN then read a list of the names of the
new subscribers ; that of the Marquis of Chandos, pro-
posed by his Lordship, was amongst them. The list was
an unusually long one, and his Lordship congratulated
the Club on haring obtained so great an accession to •
their numbers.
The Marquis of CHANDOS raid he rose with great plea-
sure to propose " The health of their Chaim in."—
(Cheers.) The Noble Lord's health had been already
drunk, in his capacity of a successful competitor ; he now
called on them to drink the health of his Lordship, as
the " President of the Smithfield Club." Drunk with

three times three.
The CHAIRMAN said, he did not expect to be sailed
on a second time to return thanks. He had r Neived their
approbation in one capacity—he again was honoured \Vint
it in another: and he really did not know which to prefer.
—( A laugh.) He was pleased with his prize ;he was
also much pleased to occupy the situation of President of
this Club. It was an office that he thought conferred
great honour on the possessor. For the farmers of Eng-
hnd to haVe chosen him as President of th s, tho principal
farmers' Club in the country, was one of those honours to
which he attached considerable importance. He was al-
ways most anxious for the prosperity of the farmers.—
(Applause.) He was a farmer himself, but he hoped that
consideration alone did not influence him. He thought it of
importance to the prosperity of this country tha‘ alTiculture
should prosper.—(Cheers.) And the reason why he should
always be ready to exert himself to promote the interests of
agriculture was, because he derived much pleasure from it.—
He entered into its pursuits ; he was in the same boat with
them ; he engaged as a practical farmer to a considerable
extent ; then he was dependent for his income on fa-ming-,
for his property was all derived from the land.—(Applause.)
He might have differed with some as to which was the
better course to pug sue for the advancement of the in-
terests of agriculture, but his and their object was the
same, and he assured them that none could have more
deeply at heart than he had the interest of the farmers of
the country.—(Cheers.)
The following toasts were then drank :—" The Stewards,"
" The Judges of the Stock," " The unsuccessful Candidates,"
and " Mr. Coke."
" The CHAIRMAN gave the "health of Lord Chand_
The Noble MARQUIS said he considered his eketion this
day a great honour, and he assured them that he would go
every length possible to promote their welfare.—(Cheers.)
" The Manufactures and Commerce of the Country ;"
" Prosperity to the Labourers of England ;" " Live, and let
Live" were next drank, with much applause.
Mr. HILLIARD proposed the " health of the Chancellor
of the Exchequer." One or two individuals attempted to
get up a cry of " O'Connell," but it completely failed : the ,
cheering was general and most cordial.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said he would re-
turn thanks for the honour just conferred on him, if they
would allow one to intrude upon them who did not belong
immediately to themselves, but who, nevertheless, did be-
long to a country which was a part of the United Empire.
—(Hear.) Ile came amog-nst them not only for his pri-
vate gratification, but also to derive from them the beneft
of example and information. He should go to his country-
men and say," elsewhere in that great country to which
we look for example, I have seen the various classes or so-
ciety united—political distinctions cease—and all rushing
onwards in the discharge of one common duty.—(Cheer-
ing.) He thanked them for the honour done him, and he
trusted they would allow him to attach himself to them, ,
so that he might in future attend as a member of the
Sthithfield Club.—(Great cheering.)
The CHAIRMAN then proposed the "health of Mr. Ben-
nett," the late M. P. for Wilts.

Mr. BENNETT returned thanks.
Two or three other toasts were drunk, after which the
company withdrew.

TIIE BOOK OF GEms (a splendid Christmas pre-
sent). —At a season when every one feels the difficulty of
selecting an appropriate object for a pnsent, this rich and
costly work, which has been aptly called the " Pleasure
Book of the Year," must have a very extensive circulation.
lo all the attractions of exquisitely finished engravings from
upwards of fifty original paintings, is added a beautiful ex-
terior, which renders it at once, without further binding, an
elegant ornament for the library or drawing-room table.
Some idea may be formed of the beauty of this Book qC
Gems when we mention that it has been produced at a cost
of little less than four thousand guineos.
BOROUGH OF LAMBET7I.—The Reform
ciation of this Borough, or more properly speaking the,",
Newington District Division of that Association, had' a :if!
meeting last night at the Elephant and Castle Tavern6l
• Newington, to take into consideration the propriety of
ap
plying for a charter to incorporate the Borough of Lam-'''r
beth ; Samuel Palmer, Esq., in the chair. • A number of ,
gentlemen expressed themselves in able speeches in favour
of corporation reform. A resolution to that effect was ultir%lT
mately carried, with but one dissentient hand held up against_
it ; and another resolution was carried, appointing meetings
for successive evenings. - ilc!isleat