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vi expression of public opinion on the question, that the Government and the Legislature will be forced to provide, without more vexatious and needless delay, some thoroughly efficient remedy for a state of things which, as was most truly said by the mover of the second reading of the "River Waters Protection Bill of 1865," "is a disgrace to a nation that prided itself on its civilization and advancement."

23, Lower Seymour Street, Portman Square, W.

May, 1868.

DE BLAQUIERE,

President.

The Council have the high gratification of stating that His Grace the Duke of Northumberland has consented to preside over their future deliberations,—Lord de Blaquiere having with the utmost consideration and kindness agreed to act as Vice-President.