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requiring, in some way or other, to be made public in order that 
the body corporate may see the attempt made to overthrow the 
Charter, the very division itself will shew all that is necessary. 
A point of duty compels us to advert to certain parts of the dis- 
cussion which assumed too much of a personal and acrimonious 
character : we regret this the more, as a member taking part in it 
having the reputation, whether truly or falsely we know not, of 
being one of the concoctors of this notable scheme, did not display 
either much tact or temper ; and with such an impression against 
him, it would have shewn but simple good taste to have remained 
silent. We hope that such scenes as these will not again occur. 
After the several clauses had been discussed and adopted, the 
amended report was read over again ; and it was moved by Mr . 
King , and seconded by Mr. Langworthy , that the same be adopted 
and entered on the minutes. 
Mr. W. Arthur Cherry moved, “ That the Report be trans- 
mitted to the Governors of the Royal Veterinary College,” which 
being seconded by Mr. May hew, was carried, and the Secretary 
was directed to do so ; upon which that gentleman took the opinion 
of the members present upon the form of the letter to accompany 
the Report, which meeting with approval, he was desired to act 
as speedily as possible in forwarding the same. 
It being very late when these proceedings terminated, it was 
decided that the reply to the communication from the Home Office 
should stand over to the next sitting. 
There were a few other matters of minor importance which 
were likewise postponed from the same cause. 
Notice of motion was given to amend the Bye-Law No. 2, 
Section vi, by Mr. Ernes; and 
Mr. Mayhew gave notice of motion, “ That the conduct of 
Dr. Mercer, President of the Board of Examiners for Scotland, 
be inquired into.” 
THE OBJECTIONS 
Of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to the 
Alterations proposed in their Charter by the Gover- 
nors of the Royal Veterinary College. 
[Having obtained the reply of the Council of the Royal College 
of Veterinary Surgeons to the alterations proposed to be made in 
the Charter, we insert it for the information of our readers. — Ed.] 
The Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, after 
a full and deliberate consideration of the alterations proposed by 
the Governors of the Royal Veterinary College to be made in 
