1 APRIL 1854, Page 11

At a meeting of the Convoqation of Oxford University, held

yesterday, the Hebdomadal Board submitted a petition to Parliament, strongly ob- jecting to the Government Bill for the reform of the University, and

praying for enabling powers. The motion that the seal of the University be affixed to the petition was carried by the bare majority of two-193 en 101.

In accordance with ancient custom, Mr. Beddome, Sergeant at Arms and Mace-bearer to the City Corporation, read the declaration of war Yesterday, from the steps of the Royal Exchange.