SITTINGS OF THE COUNCIL. 
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could but accept the resignation of Mr. King ; and a motion 
by Mr. Mayhew, seconded by Mr. J. Turner , “That a vote 
of thanks for the able manner in which Mr. King had discharged 
his duties while acting as Treasurer be tendered to that gentle- 
man,” it was passed unanimously. 
At the time when the Charter was going through its various 
stages, Professors Spooner and Simonds stated their wish to be 
personally mentioned amongst those who were the petitioners to 
Her Majesty for the grant of a Charter, and whose names were 
specially mentioned in the preamble to that deed of incorporation, 
at the same time stating that they were themselves willing to pay 
the extra charges which would be incurred thereby, amounting to 
£10 for each name inserted. It appears that this was clearly 
understood by the United Committee of Veterinary Surgeons as a 
simple business transaction, and was acted on by them accordingly. 
Upon the transfer of accounts from that Committee to the Council, 
this matter was handed over, and the Council directed the Trea- 
surer to remind these parties that there w r ere such claims out- 
standing against them. 
A letter was now read from Professor Spooner, jointly for 
Professor Simonds and himself, repudiating any such claim, and 
expressing surprise (!) at being reminded of their own voluntary 
engagements. There certainly was not any written agreement; 
it was one of good faith. Some very stringent remarks were 
made by several members on a reply so subversive of honourable 
dealing being sent to the Council. 
It was moved by Mr. Henderson , and seconded by Mr. J. 
Turner , “ That the letter of Professor Spooner be entered on the 
minutes;” which was carried. 
A letter was also read from a Mr. FlintofF, a pupil at the Edin- 
burgh College, who has been several times rejected, asking for the 
return of the examination fee (one guinea). The application 
was not deemed worthy of notice. 
Mr. Mayhew gave notice of motion. 
Sitting of November 11, 1846. 
Present — the President, the Secretary, Messrs. Field, 
Goodwin, Ernes, King, Wilkinson, Braby, Cherry, 
sen., Henderson, Arthur Cherry, J. Turner, Mayhew. 
The minutes being read and confirmed, the President reported 
to the Council that the Memorial to the Secretary of State had 
been duly forwarded, and that he was happy to inform them that 
he had also received a favourable reply from Mr. Under Secre- 
