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London, England, 1855-09-20 00:00:00

more like my other friend, Sir Charles Lyell, replied ,
"May be it growed." (Laughter and cheers.) I dare!
say in him Sir Charles will recognise a young disciple,.
I proceed now to ask you to drink to " The Health of
Professor Sedgwick," who is one of the most distin-
guished men connected with geology. (Cheers.) We
honour him for his great attainments, and for the genial
manner which distinguishes him ; and with him we
couple that college of which be is an eminent professor
—the University of Cambridge. (Great cheering.)
Professor SEDGWICK said—Ladies and gentlemen of the
British Association, I rise to do my best to respond to
the manner in which you have received the mention of
my name. This has been done in virtue of my being the
oldest member of the association, and I would not be wor-
thy of the honour you have done me if I did not respond
when you give the University of Cambridge. I believe
that Cambridge is performing her duty nobly. After some
further remarks on this topic, the speaker paid a warm
tribute to Sir D. Brewster for his successful " Life of Sir
Isaac Newton." Hb went on to say—The duty of an aca-
demy teacher is not to make discoveries ; still it is well to
see teachers standing in the front rank of discovery.
(Cheers.) They are the men who must strike out a new
course now and then. All academic men have the ut-
most sympathy with this Association which is now
assembled. Some of these have done the best work for
science. This meeting has been one of the best we
ever had, and I can say that some of the best work of
the Association bas been done in Glasgow. I rejoice to
see the ladies present at this meeting. They are the
sweeteners of the rugged path of science. (Laughter
and cheers.) I congratulate the society and all present
on the prospect before us. (Applause.) We will go on
for ages to come making great p: ogress and many dis-
coveries. (Cheers.) The learned professor having made
a few further observations, resumed his seat, after again
thanking the company for the honour conferred on him.
The CHAIRMAN—There is a green island in the west
called Ireland. We must not forget that thare are some
of the most distinguished scientific men of the age. We
have among us Dr. Robinson, of Armagh, whose name
is one of the most famous in the scientific world. He
has been one of the most constant and steady friends of
this Association. I beg to couple his name with the
Royal Irish Academy.
Dr. ROBINSON, on rising to reply, was received with.
great applause. He said—l have difficulty in reply-
ing, as I did not intend to speak ; but as the toast has
not been given so much On my account as on that of the
institution over which I preside, I beg to return my
warmest thanks not for the academy only, but for the
country itself. It is true I was one of the earliest mem-
bers of the British Association, and have ever been most
ready to do all I can to further its interests. The in-
fluence of this Association has been felt in Ireland, and
I have reason to believe it has not been lost upon us.
After a lengthy and able address, he concluded by say-
ing---" If we be successful, next year, in getting the As-
sociation to visit Dublin, we wiil give its members a
warm and hearty welcome." This sentiment was re-
ceived with thunders of applause.

The LORD PROVOST said he had the honour to pro-
pose the health of the noble President. (Cheers.) The
Duke of Argyll was not only known afar, but well
known in the city of Glasgow. At an early period be
appeared as chairman of the Athenaeum. On that occa-
sion the brilliance of the display surprised them all.
Again, he had the honour of being chosen Lord Rector
of the University. his address on that occasion raised
him still higher in their estimation as an educated
gentleman. (Cheers.) It was creditable to Scotland to
have a nobleman who devoted not only much of his
time to assist scientific men, but also to the study of the
sciences. He had no doubt they would all join him in
wishing good health, long life, and much prosperity to
their noble chairman. (Loud applause.)
The Duke of ANGYLL, in rising to reply, assured the
audience that he felt it very difficult for him to thank
them sufficiently for the honour done him. The noble
chairman, before sitting down, proposed the health of
the president elect, Dr. Daubeny, of Oxford, which was
received with applause.
Dr. DAUBENY, in reply, stated that the honour con-
ferred on him as president for the ensuing year arose, be
believed, solely from his connection with the University
of Oxford, and he hoped that this would more intimately
associate the University of Oxford with the British
Association and the interests of science. Within the
last few years a strong interest in science had been intro-
duced into this ancient University. He referred to the
foundation of a new museum, at a cost of not less than
30,0001. He had a drawing of this museum in his
pocket, which was emblematical of the University, in
so far as it was of Gothic structure, but had u glass
dome, after the style of Mr. Paxton, thereby combin-
ing classical antiquity with scientific progress. Con-
servative as he was, he approved of what Government
had lately done for the improvement of the University
of Oxford. The learned gentleman sat down amid

applause.
The noble CEIAIIIMAN then called for a special bum-
per to the ladies who bad honoured them with their
presence. (Immense cheering.)
The company separated at a quarter past nine o'clock.

GLASGOW, Tuesday.—Yesterday the various sections
resumed. A number of the papers read were of a very
importmt character. The following paragraphs will
furnish a general idea of the more popular and interest-
ing of those documents. The attendance was good, and
a considerable ;amount 'of patience was exhibited by
those who, in various sections, listened to lengthy, dull,
and discursive addresses on subjects which required very
considerable skill and ability to render them attractive
even to those who were conversant with the topics of
which they treated. A refreshment-room has been ecta-
blished, over which is posted a placard, printed in the
regular form, "Gastronomic Section."