New-York daily tribune., 1843-09-23

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FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE or THE TRIBUNE.
Thiiteenth Meeting Of the British asso-
ciattOn.
From our Special Correspondents
CORK August 25, 1858.
The BRITISH ASSOCIATION for the 4 drance
ment Of Science" have just ended here their thir-
teenth meeting. Having been very courtcousy
elected an honorary member, have been pune
tual attendant at It's various sessions, and the
pleasure and instruction which they have afford
ed me have had but one drawback, in the regret
that our own country can show to stranger
nothing like this assemblage of the scientific Dig
nitaries of the land.
Their protcssed objects arc TO give a stronger
impulse and a systematic direction TO scientific
inquiry; to promote the intercourse of those who
cultivate science in different parts Of the British
Empire, with one another and with foreign phi.
losophers; to arouse more general attention to
the objects of science and TO remove the obsta-
cles of public nature which impede its pro-
gress.
To attain these valuable ends, at each annual
meeting, reports are received from Committees
previously appointed and aided by the friends of
the Association; suggestions for new scientific IN
vestigations are made and discussed and if ap-
proved, they are carried out by the Association ;
important discoveries are here made known and
at once laid before the whole world OF science,
through their representatives here assembled
This meeting at Cork was diminished in num-
bers BY the unfounded fear Of disturbances in Ire
land Nothing could be more groundless, for /
have Just travelled four hundred miles through the
whole length of the country and all found external
ly as quiet as Hobolcn of 4 weekday afternoon.
But still this or other causes detained at home Sir
John Herschcll, Sir David Brewster, Prof Scdg-
wick, Pref. Airy, &c, besides many minor lights.
The room which they left was, however, well filed
by younger men, who evinccd unexpected talent
and gave brilliant promise of high distinction.
The preparatory arrangements were exceedingly
we'd planned and executed. The large tall-room
of the Imperial Hotel at Cork was opened as a
Reception room." Placards in different parts
announced the divisions for new and old members,
for iodging--directions for the Associatlon--Post
Office, icr their transactions" &c. sc. Writ
q
command, and a crowd Of boys with badges were
at the strangers service. Fac morning scien-
titic bill of fare for the day was pubsiaed detail
ag the expected proceedings in each section, sc
that one could choose whatever best suited hls pc
culiar mental appetite. The cards of admission
had on their backs a map of Cork, with the loca
tons Of the places OF meeting. Every thing Ii
short was perfectly arranged, so as TO contribute
to that English summum 6onum, comfort
An "ordinary," or table d'hotc, for breakfast
was held at the principal hotels for the members
of the Association, and the high tone Of its "ta
Bile talk" was not ordinary enjoyment. From II
to ii the Managing Committees met, and from
II to the public meetings were held. Two
hours might then be pleasantly spent in The
picturesque envrons OF the bustling and thriving
city Of Cork, and at P. NJ. they rcassemblct
at dinner.
Then came the feast of reason and the flow
of soul" and of something else, too, for Temper
ance seems not here to be understood to NEAR
Abstinence Some scientific nobleman presided
as chairman at each of these dinners, one da,
the Marquis of Northampton president of III,
Royal Society the next the Earl of Rosse (bette
known as Lord Germantown, and as the Con
structor Of the most gigantic telescope ever We
made on another day the Earl of Mount Cash
el, &c. They seemed proud to accept this duty
and professed--as was indeed the truth to al
American mnd-;o be receiving an honor rathe
than confering it. Toasts and speeches filed u
several hours with much interest and pleasure
Sorees, Lectures, Exhibitions OF Paintings ant
Flowers and other amusements occupied tn
evenings, and a final Grand Ball concluded tn
meetings in a blaze of splendor and beauty. Fo
the benefit of your fair readers, who may find m
succeeding notices OF the scientific discussion
rather dry, viii mention in passing that IN
South of Ireland is famous for its female beauty
which is distinguished by round, plump face
ily.white complexion, cheeks like the danlas
rose. large and soft grey eyes, veled BY Ion
lashes and arched over by darky pencilled brows
waving glossy hair of purplish black. poutln
carnaton lips, curved like cupid's bow, and
magnificent bust.
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