Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-10-30

benefit ofothers, will examine and analizc the va
rious specimens that may have been collected, and
record the results of their Investigations; SO that
every person will havc an opportunity Of know
my the constituent principles of any mineral which
lie has been pleased to forward To the society.
The annual meetings of the society will be held
On the first Monday IN January, when public ad:
dresses will be delivered and such essays and other
commu n ications read before the society, may
have been prepared for that purpose; and also a
| full statement will be made OF all the facts, rclu-
! ting 10 any of the subjects that come within the
l'icopc of The society II is probable that as soon
sufficient quantity of important matter is col
ectcd, the society will publish series of coiicc
ions, for the bcncti: otthc public.
| In order the more elcctually secure the imme.
date and particular attention of our citizens TO
| those subjects which will advance the leading oh.
jecs of no society, subjoin the following list OF
items, any of which will be thankfully received by
the society, if forwarded 90 Mr.. VIM. H. Richard.
son, librarian to the State:
Books, pamphlets, records and manuscripts re-
lat:vc to the first settlement or subsequent history
OF tins STATE; magazines, newspapers and other
periodical publications., especially such appeared
before, during the Revolution; orations, sermons,
dscourses essays md speeches, written or deliver.
ed in this State, and calculated TO have direct
bearing any important transaction or event.
Laws, journals or proceedings of the House of
Burgcsscs; the General Assembly, any State
Convention; also, copies treaties and negotiations
between this State, and any other State, or In
dian tribe
Narratives of tho rise, progress and present con-
diton of the different religious denominations OF
Christians, and oil their various and benevolent
and charitable societies.
The transactions OF poltiea literary societies;
and statements Of tho origin, and influence of
agricultural, manufacturing commercial associa.
tons.
Statements Of the origin, progress and present
condition of the University, the Colleges, Acade-
mics and Schools; and also, of the Literary Fund
of the State, and the practical effect of the Primary
School System. Historical sketches, and topo.
graphical descriptions of cities, countios and
towns.
Narratives of tho Indian Tribes, their wars, bat.
Ties exploits; the nature of the original grants to
the first settlers Of this province; and Also of their
distinctive traits OF character, and peculiar Gus,
toms.
Biographical memoirs of the first settlers, tho
Revolutionary Patriots or persons eminent i'm the
councils OF the country, or in any of the learned
professions, or distinguished for their benefccnt
&C and individual sacrifices, for the good of their
country.
Communications, and specimens relating to zool
ogy or botany, or any other branch of natural his
tory.
Facts and ESSAYS connected wi,h the gealory of
the State; also, descriptions drawings of mines
mineral springs, ancient Qualifications, caverns
mountains rivers, lakes, any other natural curl.
ositics.
Chemical facts and specimens; ESSAYS relating to
any improvements i'm tho various arts ana sciences
particularly in agricuhurc; statement of the effects
OF the different kinds of manure, WV. the vereta.
bic, animal and mincral,) on the same or different
soils.
Communications the mincralogy of the State;
every description of mineral specimens: viz. the
different species of rocks, metahe substances,
ehrths, salts, coal formations, and pctrilactons
Essays on natural, mental or moral philosphy
the philosophy of language, tho science of instruc
ton; also, on the state of morals the climate
and commerce of any part of tho
State.
Any additional information can he obtained from
the following persons, who were appointed a com.
nttce to make known to the public the objects of
The society. ]. 2. CUSHING,
FORGE TUCKER,
: WILLIAM I'll. BRODNAX,
HUGH NELSON,
A. BRICE, Jr.
n. B-Editors of newspapers in the State, are !
cqucsed 10 publish the above as convent |
mt and again during the Sd rock in November