The Sun.
London, England, 1857-06-11 00:00:00

lINIVER,

A special general meeting of the proprietors of
University College was held yesterday afternoon,
at the College, in Gower-street, for the purpose of
considering what steps ought to I e taken with re-
ference to certain apprehended alterations in the
constitution of the University of London, inten•led
to dispense with the necessity of candidates for
degteei in arts and laws being educated in any col-
lege affiliated to the University.
The chair was taken by the president of the col-
lege, Lord Brougham.
After a few introductory remarks from the chair-
man,

Mr. R. MARTINEAU moved the following resolu-
tion "That this meeting, regarding with great
satisfaction the intention of the Government to
grant to the University of London a nev charter
which will incorf.orate the graduates, but under-
standing that the senate propose that collegiate
education shall no longer be nec,-ssary f r candi-
dates for degrees in ar.s and laws, desires to ex-
press its disapproval of the proposed change, as
one likely to be injurious to a cause of regular and
systematic education, and as not only lowering the
value, but altering the very meaning, of an Eng-
lish university degree."
Mr. JESSELL seconded the resolution.
Mr. GROTE said, as a member of the council of
that college, and as a member of the senate of the
University, he felt deep interest in both, and he
trusted thit that interest would never be dimi-
nished. The only part of the resolution in which
he could concur was that which expressed satisfac-
Con at " the intention of the Government to grant
to the University of London a new charter which
will incorporate the graduates."
Dr. FOSTER felt bound to acknowledge that Mr.
Grote had made untiring efforts in the college to
promote the interests and wishes of the graduat, s.
(Hear.) The senate, as a body, had, however, made
no concessions which were not extorted from it,
and when it had made any it pursued a course
which tended to deprive them' of all value. (Hear.)
Dr. WILLIAmsoN thought there was a little irri-
tation on the part of the graduates against the
senate, which it was desirable should cease. (Hear,
hear.) The voice which the graduates would have
in the convocation would, in his, opinion, prevent
any abuse.
The CHAIRMAN suggested that, with a view to
coming to a decision on the question, Mr. Grote
should move the following amendment :—" That
this meeting regards with great satisfaction the in-
tention of the Government to grant to the Univer-
sity of London a new charter, which will incorpo-
rate the graduates," omitting all the words which
followed in the original resolution.
Mr. GROTE said he would adopt his lordship's
suggestion.
On the question being put, only two hands were
held up for the amendment, and the original reso-
lution was adopted.
On the motion of Mr. J. TAYLOR, seconded by
Mr. W. FOWLER, it was resolved, " That Univer-
sity College having been pointed out in 1835, by
the address of the House of Commons to the Crown,
as the future University of London, and having
cheerfully waived its claims to that high dignity in
order to promote the public welfare, has a peculiar
right to object to a change which will destroy the
essential character of that university constitution
on the faith of which it consented to surrender its
position."
On the motion of Mr. OSLER, seconded by Mr.
YATES, it was further resolved, "That the council
of University College be requested to communicate
with the senate of the University of London, and
with the Home-office, and to take such steps as
will, in their opinion, give the greatest weight to
the views of the meeting, as expressed in the above
resolution."
The meeting then separated.

MARKET NEWS.—(This Day.)

CORN EXCHANGE.

GENERAL AVERAGE PRICES OF BRITISH CORN
For the week ended June 11, 1857, made up from the Re-
turns of the Inspectors in the different Cities and Towns in
England and Wales, per Imperial Quarter.
WHEAT BARLEY OATS I RYE BEANS PEAS
58s Eid 41s8d 26s 2d 40s 10d 44s 3d 40s 5(1

THE SIX WEEKS' AVERAGES.
WHEAT I BARLEY OATS I RYE . I BEANS PEAS
56s lid 42s 9d 24s 7d 39s 9d 42s 9d 40s 9d

ENGLISIVRAIN SOLD LAST WEEK.
Wheat, 128,553; barley, 2,709; oats, 5,935; rye, 48;
beans 4,288 ; peas, 373 quarters.

MEAT MARKETS.
NEGATE AND LEADENHALL.—Each kind of meat sold
steadily, and prices were well supported :—Beef, from 3s
24 to 4s 4d ; Mutton, 3s 64 to 41 8d ; Lamb, 5s 64 to 6s ;
Veal, 4s Od to 5s 04 ; Pork, 3s 101 to 5s Od per 81bs, by the
carcase.
SOUTHALL, June 10.—The supplies of fat btock in to-
day's market were seasonably good ; generally speaking,
the trade ruled heavy, as follows:—Beef, from 3s 21 to 4s
10.1 ; Mutton, 3s 2d to 4s 101; Lamb, 5s 41 to 6s 4d ;
Veal, 4s 01 to 4s 10d ; Pork, 3s Ed to 4s 8d per 81bs, to
sink the offal.

ROMFORD, June 10.—To-day's market was fairly sup
plied with stock, in which a steady business was passing,
at our quotations :—Beef, from 3s 4d to 4s 10,1 ; Mutton
3s 4d to 5s Od ; Lamb, 5s 8d to 6s 8d ; Veal, 4s Od to
5s Od ; Perk, 3s 10d to 4s 101 per Blbs.