The New York herald., 1844-10-02


Was held al their rooms last night, at O'Clock,
when full attendance promised well for the pro-
ceedings during the coming season.
w r LAWRENCE took the chair and called the
meeting II order. When the usual routine busl-
ness was disposed Ola communication was read
from the President, Hon. A. Gaatn, apoliglzing
| for his absence on account OF ndsposltion. Let
tiers were read from the following persons:-Mr.
Norman, of New Orleans, with presentation of
collection OF antique stone relics, discovered in
Mexico, and OF which Mr.. Norman will give a
de.a allied description at the next meeting
of the society; from Mr.. Alex Vattemere, oi Paris,
apprlzing the society that he had made shipment
OF books TO them on board the La Dnchesse dor
leans, and desiring an acknowledgment OF their
safe arrival from Samuel Green Arnold, OF Rhode
Island, with present OF books relative To- the ms
tory of the Island from G Grattan, British Con.
sui az Boston, returning thanks for the honor con-
ferred upon him in his admission as an honorary
member OF the association, and several others, IN
regard to all Of which the Secretary was instructed
by the chair to take proper and timely action
meeting to one Of their bylaws relating to the
celebration of their anniversaries, and proposed
resolution to the effect that proper steps should be
taken to duly honor this, the fortleth anniversary
OF the Society, which was agreed 10.
The Secretary announced the presentation 70
the Historical Society of beautifully painted
portrait OF J q Adams, by 5 Marchant, the
artist. The picture was submitted for the exami.
nation of the audience, and it was much admired
tor the fidelity OF the likeness and the beauty OF
the finish, and the thanks of the Society were
voted to Mr. Marchant for his admired work.
The names of large number OF new members
were proposed for admitance, but as they were
announced with too much rapdty TO be written
all with the accuracy required IN writing names,
we think it better not to give them until the next
meeting
member urged upon the body to take the ear
liest opportunity, through the Committee on FL
nance, TO realize adequate sum for the thorough
restoration OF the Library to state OF good order,
which he was grieved to say was much required,
as, although the Library contained large accu-
mutation of literary treasure, great part of twas
in unavailable state.
resolution was adopted agreeable with the
gentlemans suggestion, and copy OF It was di
rected to be transmitted to the Finance Committee.
The Corresponding Secretary announced the pre-
sence OF MI. Broadhead, after. long absence
ters connected with their society, and suggesting
that he be requested to give at their next meeting,
some account of his mission in Europe.
motion to that effect was proposed and adopted
Mr. JAY, the recording secretary, arose, and ad'
verting to the loss the association had sustained in
the death of Col w. l.. Stone, passed short and
handsome eulogy on his character, talents and ca
reer, and ended by proposing resolution expires.
slve of the respect in which his memory was held
by his surviving friends, and the regret his prema-
ture loss had caused TO all who knew him,
A member who seconded the motion, e choed the
sentiments OF the first speaker and dwelt at large
upon the consistency, social qualities, and public
usefulness OF the deceased. The motion was
adopted.
A similar vote Of the Society was moved and
unanimously adopted, on the late j. Pintard, who
was declared by the mover as the man with whom
first originated the Historical Society, as well as
the Savings Bank.
A paper OF a historical nature was then read to
the house by Mr. w. b. Hodgsen, entitled +" Re.
marks upon the Past History and Present Condl-
ton Of Morocco, Algeria and the Barbary Regen.
cles." The paper was listened to attentlvely, and
vote OF thanks presented to the author Shortly
after which the meeting adjourned up stairs, where
most agreeable provision, In the way OF refresh
ment had been made, and was found to contrast
most pleasantly even in the opinion OF those who
possessed the most exquisite taste-with the dry
details of historical tones, which had for some
two hours absorbed the attention OF the associa-
ton.
: ACCIDENT ON THE PHILADELPHIA RAILROAD An
accident occurred on this railroad at the Bristol
station on Monday night, which created considera-
bic alarm, bat happily produced less injury than
might have been supposed. In consequence OF the
slippery condition of the rails from the de-
cayed leaves with which the storm had strewed
the road, the "break,' did not operate in
stopping the cars on approaching the station, and
the consequence as,hat the first car dashed right
through the gable Of the car house, and was pre-
vented from being precpitaed into the river, some
thirty feet beneath, by the merest chance in the
world. Our reporter and another member OF the
press were the platform of this r,but seeing the
danger threw themselves off t,and providentially
capped without the least injury. little girl who was
beneath on the wharf, had, however, both legs irac
tured by one Of the heavy pieces of timber which
were broken down by the car. The shock was
very considerable, and the crash frghtful; but
none OF the passengers, except those In the
first car, appeared to be aware Of the accident,
until they entered the boat and saw the car
suspended over head, apparently on the point of
falling into the river
We must say that although no blame is to be at
tached to the conductor, that the company are
most decidedly to be censured in not having had
the gable Of the car house constructed as to
present sufficient obstacle to the cars, in case Of
their not being stopped soon enough-a case very
likely to occur not unfrequently.
MuNe News FROM THE MORMON CouNTRY.-We
find the following additional news from Nauvoo in
the ST. Louis papers Of the 2lst ult
We have nothing farther with regard to the reported
call for troops ,de by Gov Ford The Warsaw Signal
Of the isth however complains Of Mormon depredaons,
and says:-
view OF the iact that no man appears to De safe in
his property within the countywe conceive that is the
duty Of the citizens to take active PRE-
vent further depredations Let there at least be organ
zation for the purpose Of ferreng out offenders"
Now guess what is likely to be the nature and
result Of AnMormon ferretingr and If any thing OF
the kind is intended not on. what pretence the
Governor Of Illinois should be on the alert. The Signal
says, farther -
"The Mormons are still leaving the country. The
Osprey took considerable load down stream, yesterday
and many leave in wagons II Is said, by persons who
have an!odporunity oil knowing that about two hundred
week leave the county The Mormons offer their pro
perty low, that great inducement offered for other
citizens to come in and buy improvements"
Hurrah tor the spos The other citizens, in spite
Of insecurity" and Mormon robberies." have nc
objection to Mormon Improvements" when they car
get them at their price.
Since writing the above, hear that the great vol
hunt" which annually occurs in Hancock county. al
well ia ether parts OF the State, about to Of
and the MorInons, apprehcnsive that their neghbori
might make IL Convenient to assa them and drive then
thrown themselves unon the proecton Of the govern