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the negotiation through. Latterly, these neivatiatlona
bad been renewed, and they had resulted in the two Boards
coming to a resolution, whereby each undertook to recom-
mend to its Proprietors the necessity and expediency, under
existing circumstances, of an immediate amalgamation. The
details, it was thought, had better be left to the respective
Boards, and therefore the Directors had determined simply
to put the question of amalgamation to the meeting. It;
however, any Shareholder desired any information upon the
details, be should be happy to answer any questions that
might be put upon them ; but, in the meantime he bogged to
move the first resolution, which adopted the amalgamation
upon the general terms of ranking the Brighton shares at 601.
and Croydon at 181. 10s., and authorise the Directors to settle
and arrange the other details.

Mr. LEVY remarked that the Croydon Company had issued
what they called an Atmospheric Kent line ; and in the event
of their not being able to obtain the Bill next session, they
had guaranteed to return the whole of the money, minus 10s.
per share. Now he wished to know whether they adopted
this liability if they agreed to the amalgamation?
The CHAIRMAN replied that they did, but begged to remind
the Hen. Proprietor that he had mistaken the terms of the
guarantee. It was not to return the money, but that the
expenses should not exceed 10s. per share.
Sir L. GOLDSMID protested that they ought not to agree
to the amalgamation without having the details before them.
Mr. LEWIN differed with the Honourable Proprietor.
There was no necessity for their looking to past results, but
they ought rather to see what would be the prospective ad-
vantages of the amalgamation. Believing this to be the
true principle which ought to guide them, he wished to ask
the Chairman one or two questions. It had been stated
what would be the effect of the amalgamation upon the Kent
line ; and he should be glad to know what its eff, et would be
upon the Portsmouth Atmospheric, the contemplated line
from Dorking and Shoreham, and the Kent lines generally.
The CHAIRMAN replied that, with reference to the Ports-
mouth Atmospheric line, he need hardly remind the
meeting that it was a distinct Company, and consequently
the amalgamation did not involve an amalgamation with
the Portsmouth Atmospheric Company. With reference to
the Dorking, he might state, that there was no connexion
between the gentlemen who promoted that line and the
Brighton and Croydon. Those gentlemen would have to
take their chance of coming before Parliament in the next
session, and to rely upon their own resources to overcome
the difficulties which beset them, for he could state that
they were not at all bound to help them over those dif-
ficulties.

Sir LIONEL GOLDSKID asked whether the dividend of the
Croydon Company was likely to increase under the amalga-
mation

Mr. PETER CLARKE, the manager of the line. replied that
the amalgamation .would have the effect of causing a consi-
derable reduction in the expenditure of the two companies ;
and from a calculation he had made he could state that the
dividend of the Croydon. Company, for the twelve months
ending in June last, would be 61. per cent. on 18/.
(Hear, hear, and applause).
Captain HATHAM warmlysupported the amalgamation, and
pointed out to the meeting that they lost their West-end
terminus project through the opposition of the Croydon.
That opposition would cease with the amalgamation.—
(Hear, hear). .
After some further discussion, the resolution for the amal-
gamation was unanimously adopted, as was also the other
resolution mentioned in the advertisement.

Mr. Love—Before the meeting broke up wished to know
what had been the result of the new system which had lately
been adopted of reducing.the fairs. _ _

The CHAIRMAN said it had proved most successful. -
An HON. PROPRIETOR asked when the Brighton and Chi-
chester, and the Brighton, Lewes, and Hastings lines we's
likely to be completed.
The CHAIRMAN replied that it was impossible to say with
any certainty. They expected, however, that the first*ould
be ready for opening by the end of the present year, and the
latter by next spring.
Thanks were then voted to the Chairman and the Directors,
and the meeting terminated.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
(RECEIVED THIS DAY.)
WORCESTER AUTUMN RACES—TUESDAY.
The Selling Stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 20 added ; the win-
ner to be sold for 120 sovs. if demanded ; if entered to be
sold for 1001., allowed 51b.; 801., 101 b.; for 601., 141 b.
Heats, one mile and a quarter.
Mr. Parr's b c Sylvanus, 3 yrs (801.) (A. Day) 0 0 1 1
Mr. R. J. Mostyn's bl c Euston, 3 yrs (800 0 1 0 2
Mr. T. Ball's ch c Tottenham, 3 yrs(6ol.)
Mr. T. Dawson's br f Kiss-me-Quick, 3 yrs (601.) 3 0 2 dr
lir. Minor's ch g Molecatcher, 4 yrs (601. ) 0 0 3 dr
Mr. Rogers' brg Chevy Chase, 3 yrs (601.)
Mr. Kitten's br m Beggar Girl, 5 yrs (801.)
Mr. Pulestone's br f Rigolette, 4 yrs (800 0 0 0 dr
Mr. Wall's br f Boa, 3 yrs (601.)
Mr. Raworth's br c Kilgram, 4 yrs (1000.— 0 2 dr
Mr. Morris's b m Eveline, 4 yrs (801.) 0 dr
Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 20 added. Heats, one mile
and a quarter.
Mr. Davis's b g Master Downes, 3 yrs .(Sly, jun.) 1 1
Major Martin's br f Trifle, 4 yrs
Mr. Mvtton's Veluti, 5 yrs 0 3

Mr. Southby's b g Tom Tough, 5 yrs
Mr. Davis's br f by. Advice, 3 yrs 2 dr
Mr. Raworth's b m Donna Anna, 5 yrs
Mr. Wall's br m Kate Kearney, aged
Mr. J. R. Cowley's br fby Tulip, or Tamworth, 3 yrs 0 dr
Handicap Sweepstakes of 5 soya. each, with 20 added Heats,
a mile and a quarter.
Mr. Flintoff's Princess Royal, 3 yrs...(Day) 0 1 0- 0 1
Mr. W. H. Johnstone's b c Milden, 3 yrs ... 1 0 0 0 2
Mr. Thomson's bl c Lord Saltoun, 4 yrs ... 0 0 1 3 dr
Mr. Raworth's b m Kilgram, 4 yrs 0 2 4dr
Mr. Turner's ch m Charity, 5 yrs 3 3 odr
Mr. Pearce's b f Florine, 3 yrs 2 0 0 dr
Mr. Wollaston's ch gby Firman, 4 yrs 0 0 dr
Mr. Bosley's ch g Redstreak, 3 yrs 0 0 dr .
Mr. R. J. Mostyn's br m Miracle, 3 yrs ..... 0 0 dr
WEDNESDAY.
The Hack Stakes were won in four heats by Mr. Dawson's
Kiss-me-Quick, 3 yrs, beating nine others.
A Sweepstakes of 5 soya. each, with 15 added, was won in
three heats by Mr. Thomson's Lord Saltoun, 4 yrs, beating
seven others.
The Pitchcroft Hurdle Stakes were won by Mr. Myttou's
Veluti, heating Mr. Raworth's Donna Anna (fell).
TARPOOLEY HUNT RACES—WEDNESDAY.
The Tarpooley Hunt Stakes of 5 soya. each, with 20 added,
mares and geldings allowed 3 lbs. Twice round.
Sir W. W. Wynn's Confab, 4 yrs
Mr. H. France's Brenda, aged 2
Mr. J. B. Glegg's b m The Princess, 6 yrs
Mr. W. R. Court's The Gem, 4 yrs 4
Mr. Sidebottom's Whitefoot, aged
The Forest Stakes of 5 toys. each. Two miles.
Sir W. W. Wynn's Confab, 4 yrs 1
Mr. W. R. Court's The Gem, 5 yrs 2
The Farmers' Cup, with 15 sous. added.
Mr. Vernon's Quicksilver, o yrs
Mr. Davies's Clodhopper, 4 yrs 2 2
Mr. Hockenhull's Princess Alice, 5 yrs
Mr. Bevin's bm, by Herbert Lacy, 4 yrs
Mr. Pigott's Brown Bess, 5 yrs 0 0
NEWMARKET COURSING MEETING—WEDNESDAY.
(Chippenham Field.)
THE DERBY.—FIRST TIES.
Mawworm beat Robin. Sportsman beat Father Ma-
Miles beat Deerslayer. thew.
Mac beat Dunkirk.

THE CUP.-FIRST TIES.
Figaro beat Gift. Veronica beat Tomahawk.
Damask Rose beat Captain. IDuchess beat Farmer.
THE OAKS.-FIRST TIES.
Gracissa beat Fenella. Mealey beat Grundreda.
Queen Dowager beat Favourite Varna beat Dewdrop.
THE PORT.
Mr. Smyth's Selborne beat Mr. Bennett's Wizard.
Lord Stradbroke's Mintman beat Mr. Fyson's Foremast.
Mr. Dobede's Destiny beat Mr. Bennett's Ferrand.
Mr. Vipan's Vanguard beat Mr. Smyth's Sylvia.
Mr. Fyson's Fullsail beat Mr. Gillett's Goodnestoae.
Lord Stradbroke's Mackerel ran a bye.
THE CHIPPENHAM STAKES.
Mr. Bennett's Wideawake beat Mr. Smyth's Songster.
Mr. Drinkald's Erymus beat Lord Stradbroke's Machine.
Mr. Nash's Cruiskeen beat Mr. Fyson's Fairfax.
Mr. Smyth's Silesia beat Mr. Dobede's Delight.

ALLEGED EXTENSIVE SWINDLING.
Two men are at present in custody, under warrants from
the Sheriff of Lanarkshire, charged with various swindling
transactions of a very extensive description. One of them
calls himself Captain Paul M'Gregor, of Seafield House,
Arran, and the other is George Inglis, a spirit dealer, in King-
street, Glasgow. The impositions with which the parties are
charged embrace a great number of cases, and have reference
to a multiplicity of articles; but the following are the more
important :—Captain Paul M`Gregor, it appears, in the
character of occupant of Seafield House, Arran (of which,
by the way, he is actually the tenant), ordered from Mr.
Yellowlees. coach-builder, Edinburgh, a fine chariot, valued
at 100 L, which was received in Glasgow, and the vehicle, it
is alleged, was forthwith taken to Salford. Manchester, and
there sold for 45/. By a similar order a bull and three cows,
of the Alderney and Guernsey breed, were obtained from an
agent in England, who, no doubt, entertained the belief that
they were to form part of the fancy or ornamental stock of a
landed proprietor in Arran ; but, after reaching Glasgow,
they were taken to the cattle market, and, as is alleged, sold
for what they would bring. In the possession of one of the
prisoners, among other papers which brought to light many
of their transactions, was found the invoice of a second
chariot fram a house in London. Of this vehicle, which
appears to have been of considerable value, no trace can be
found; and, therefore, as far as has been ascertained, it has
never entered the avenue of Seafield House. Several piano-
fortes, gold watches, and other articles of value, have also
been ordered and received from London, besides other goods
of the most varied character being ordered from Edinburph,
Liverpool, Manchester, and other towns. They have even
dealt in guano, and quantities of this valuable article have
been requested to be sent to Captain Paul M'Gregor, from
Liverpool, but we have not ascertained whether the island of
Arran has ever been benefited in an agricultural point of view
by its introduction there as a manure. In short, the trans-
actions of the parties were so extraordinary, that nothing
which could be turned into ready money seems to have
escaped their notice, while they took care to pay nothing
themselves; and the authorities having procured information
which led them to believe that the whole was a swindle, they
are n3w in gaol to answer for their conduct. Captain Paul
M`Gregor appears to have been the individual in whose
name the goods were ordered; but his coadjutor, Inglis, is
charged as having been the party chiefly instrumental in
disposing of them after they were received. So far as is
yet known they have not favoured Glasgow with any pur-
chases, their transactions being wholly with towns at a
distance, and these the Sheriff's authorities are searching
out with great care and assiduity. We may farther state
that many articles pawned or sold have already been re-
covered.—Glasgow Argus.

CHANGE OF AIR.—Dr. APlVilliarn relates that,
when at Cape Palmas, he met at the Governor's home a missionary
who was proceeding to Sierra Leone for the benefit of his health.

It appears that the efforts made for the purpose of
introducing silkworms into Prussia, have been attended with the
happiest results. A great number of rural proprietors, and, parti-
cularly, some gentlemen of Pomerania, have made experiments on
a grand scale.

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GLASGOW COLLEGE.--We understand eat e
price paid fer the estate of Woodlands, which is understood to
have been purchased as the new site of the Glasgow Univer.ity,
was nearly 29,000 k, subject to a fen..dury of 1871. 10s. per annum.
—Glasgow Herald.
FIVE MINUTES IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY.— Oa in-
quiring of the Dean bow long the scampering system of showing
visitors over Westminster Abbey was to continue, he replied,
" To the end of the Chapter."—Punch.

ANDOVER UNION INQUIRY.—Mr. Blyte, the re-
cently elected master, has not yet arrived at the Union.
It nbw is thought he does not intend coming. Mr. Westlake,
the medical man of the Union, who was suspended on Saturday
last, for want of confidence, by a majority of 9 to 4, leaves on
Saturday, the Ist of November; Dr. Hammond being se-
lected to succeed him.—Hampshire Telegraph.
The landlords of the north and east of Ireland
have volunteered to advance 600,0001. for the drainage of
4,200,000 acres.

IRELAND.
THE POTATO CROP.—THE ADJOURNED MEETING.
DUBLIN, Nov. 4.—There was a very full attendance to •
day at the adjourned meeting. At half-past two o'clock the
chair was taken, on the motion of " the Liberator," by the
Right Hon. the Lord Mayor.
His Lonpsitir read the resolutions of the Committee, sub-
mitted to the Lord Lieutenant on the preceding day, together
with his Excellency's answer. The answer was received with
partial hisses.
Mr. HAT:ORTON expressed his regret that any resolution
should be agreed to to stop the exportation of food. They
ought not to place any restriction on commercial pursuits ;
other steps could be taken to prevent famine. His plan was
to call on the Government to place at their disposal money
to purchase food in the markets of Europe, guaranteeing the
repayment by a tax on the country. He thought the plan
of raising money on the Woods and Forests revenue a bad
one, as no country or people ought to go in debt.
Mr. S. GORDON thought it a bad move to go to the Lord
Lieutenant as he had no power, still he thought they would
derive good from the meetings, for they might agree to a call
on the Government to repeal the law on the importation of
food. Mr. Gordon submitted a resolution embodying the
purport of his speech.
Mr. BRYAN seconded the resolution.

Mr. J. A. O'NEILL stated that Mr. Haughton's suggestion
was that we should purchase in the European markets, but
where wei e the markets open to them to purchase food.
The ports of Europe were closed against them. Mr. O'Neill
discussed at considerable length the course adopted by the
Lord Lieutenant. The Lord Lieutenant should not have
contented himself with police reports The Lords Lieute-
nants of counties ought to call meetings of their districts or
the Deputy lieutenants in their baronies and parishes, to see
what could be done. It wasn't enough for them to go about
with a potato in their pockets, but be ready to put their
hands there when the time came. Mr. O'Neill again ad..
verted to Mr. Haughton's proposition. He recommended the
use of ardent appeals to Almighty God to deal with us in
this judgment with clemency.
Mr. CLASSON next came forward, and moved as an amend-
ment nn the proposition of Mr. Gordon, the appointment of
a Committee, which was seconded by Mr. J. A. O'Neill
Mr. HAuGwroN asked why they should seek to give the
former resolution the go-by ?
Mr. O'CONNELL said they were indisposed to introduce a
political question into the meeting. He was as sincere a free
trader as anybody 'could be, but he was not for free-trade to
the exclusion of the consideration of a question of probable
famine to the country.
Mr. J. A. O'NEILL said the passing of Mr. Gordon's reso-
lution would keep from their Committee most respectable and
influential people of the country.
Mr. DIXoN said the disease, he was sorry to say, was pro-
gressing. The Lord Lieutenant did net say funds would be
•tbrthcoming if what he called's necessity should arise. He
was in reality one of Mr. O'Connell's best Repealera.
The LIBERATOR then came forward, and said his, purpose,
was to support a practical plan for the purpose of carrying
out the measures of the Committee, for the purpose of
avoiding famine and pestilence. He appealed td Mr. Hough-
ton whether the object of the Anti-corn-law League was not
to get into the country all the corn they could, without ever
thinking of sending it out of the country.. Ireland was pe-
culiarly circumstanced—her produce went into England, and
the price never came back. That was what he supposed was
called a union, The Hon. and Learned Gentleman defended
the plan of raising money on the Woods and Forests. He
then adverted to the interview with the Lord Lieutenant.
They were badly treated. The Lord Lieutenant was
very uncivil to take the Lord Mayor out of his baili-
wick. He didn't care if they got anything, but to be
put into one cold room and bowed out of another,
but he gave them no promise, and he asked no in-
formation. He (the Liberator) then commented on the Lord
Lieutenant's answer, paragraph by paragraph, keeping the
assemblage in a continued roar of laughter at the ludicrous
light in which he placed it before the public. The assertion
that there was " no pressure in the market" was untrue; it
was gross and lamentable ignorance on the part of the Lord
Lieutenant. The Liberator then proceeded to develope his
remedies for the condition of the country. He would pro-
pose in the next Committee—a Committee of twenty—a tax
on absentee property. Every man who went on that Com-
mittee should show his intention of working by paying his
five guineas. They would lose the assistance of one-third of
the gentlemen who would support them if they were pledged
to abolish the corn-law. He suggested to Mr. Gordon to
withdraw his resolution, that their labours should be united ,
to charity alone, in harmony and in union.
After some consideration, and an attempt to persevere,
which the meeting would not sanction, Mr. Gordon, at the
suggestion of his seconder, withdrew the resolution, and the
amendment—the appointment of a Committee—was carried
nem. con.