New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-05-02
GREAT SCIENTIFIC CONVENTION
At Seyv-U aFen
REPORTED FOR THE TRIBUNE

| Here am, al one OF Inc io'eliest eiiO ''4O'
Portable houses in the whole Union We had
most delightful trip down from the City this morn
inc. in that charming boat, the Champion, Capt
S,on- leaving New-York att and reaching here a
% precisely: whilst another boat, that lett New
York last nigh, at O'Clock, did rot reach here
full hour before US; the wind blowing very Vlo-
Ien,ly all night, the other boat could not STEM IL
and had to lie TO all night
The woods are again on FIRE on Long Island, ano
we've burning brilliantly as we passed Inns Is Inc
third time they have been set on IRE this spring oy
s,arks from the locomotives of the Long Island
Railroad. and the amount of damage has been very
great. Although at distance OF at least 20 miles,
we could clearly see the flames OF the burning
forests, under a bright sun at 10 A. NJ.
On reaching New-Haven, found the Conven'
lion would not meet III after dinner; so dipped
into Mr. Ives's capital dinner, and then went VI
10 Old Yale.
The meeting was held in the old Dining Hall Of
the Boarding House $50 called,) back OF the Cen
,r. College Building, and on line with the ne"
TrumbuIl Gallery. About forty persons were pre-
sent. beside three or four ladies'. among Other
distinguished sarGns present, noticed the follow
ing:
~. pa-ra,, Af,dsle.own: Dr. Chas 7. Jackson, Boston
pof Stliman New-Haren; DR.. d. Humphrey S,orer. do
n nv. do ProfC. Dewey Rochester y
= ~ Whslnlev do Dr. Stephen Reed, Lancaster
- c;utrnsn Jr do Prof j. johnson, Middetowr
p,of Ol,p.,e,d do Prof j. X. LOOMS, Waterviue
~ r, r. chan,rd di Prof II. u. Rogers. Phil; Ne
~ r bacon Boston; Prof j W. Binly wesi Point
T. To,cborna cher do Prot. IL II. Ualdeman Phil;
r,,nc;s slper do Prof John II. RedAeld. ~ \
Prof Rogers, Of the University of Virginia, was
confidently expected here, and indeed was appoint
ed BY the Convention held last year in Washing
ton Civ, TO act as President Of the meeting here
this wear; but is detained in Virginia by the recent
troubles in the University there.
Prof. Ren,rick had expressed his intention 10 be
present, and is confidently expected here before
the Convention closes
Prof Hal. one of the Geelogists OF the New
York State Survey, is detained IN Albany 10 attend
10 some matters connected with his Report.
Prof Locke of Cincinnati told Prof. Slllman,
who passed through that place few days ago, that
he deeply regretted pressure of business would
prevent his partaking Of this intellectual feast
A great many leading scientific men are expect
ed by the cars aud boats tomorrow.
The time of meeting was named TO be hail past
two. a little before 3, Prof Silliman rose and
called the meeting TO order; and expressed his re-
pret at the unavoidable absence OF Prot. W. Rogers
of VIRGINIA. who was 10 have acted as Chairman
He therefore nominated Prof. Dewey OF Roches-
ter. y. Y. in his place, ard this was carried, and
MIR. Dewey took his seat as President
The Secretaries of last year were 10 have acted
This wear. but DR.. Lawrence Smith oil South Caro-
lima being absent, MIR. Dennis Olmsted, Jr oil New
Haven was appointed in ms place
The Secretaries reported that the proceedings OF
the Conve nton at Washington last year had been
printed 10 the number of 500 copies; 80 had been
sent TO the members Of the Association; $50 re-
NAMED on hand which could be had, copies for
81 90, TO lay the SO expense Tor printing; II is a
nea, document Of l0l pages
The Secretary then said that letters had been re-
ceyed from the following distinguished scientific
men. expressing their deep reere; al not being able
10 attend this Convention
Prof. w. l.. ROGERS, Of the University OF Virginia
Prot. GIBBS OF Charleston.
rroi. joins FOSTER OF North Carolina
DIR. CKoLIES, OF Baltimore
Dr. W. DARLlSGToS, Of Pennsylvania
Mr. WILLIAM PRESCOTT. Of Lynn, Mass
Dr. SILITr, Of Philadelphia.
Dr. +. Il. LkoNARD, OF Troy.
Dr. = WEBER, of Charleston, " Ii.
MIR COOPER of New Jersey.
Mr. G. G.. FoRsnAy, OF New-orleaus.
c. G. SnArTUcK. OF Boston ton cry.
Mr. ALBERT. Of the Topog aThica Bureau Washing
Lieut. GRAHAM. Typographical Engineers. Washing
Mr. d GRAHAM, Washington Cisy. Ton CITY
Mr.. PICKERING, Boston.
Mr.. LEWIS K. GlBBEs Charlest n.
Mr. COOPER, of Darien. Georgia.
Mr. SOLOMON ADAMS Of Boston.
Mr. PETER \. BROWNE, Of Philadelphia.
Lieut. MAuRY, l. = "
Mr.. 5. C. V. SMITH.
Mr. J. V l.. PRryS, OF Albany.
Mr. HENRY T. WELD, OF Mount Savage.
pr. d. IL. SroRER, OF Boston,
Mr.. WALES, OF Mississippi.
Dr. wEppERBCKS, of Se~-oreans.
The President asked wha, was the order OF pro-
cedure on the part of the Convention
The Secretary said II was usual Tor gentlemen
having papers TO be read, 10 enter them on the doc
Ike, that was then lying on the table. Papers TO be
read were now on the table from Or. Wedds rburr
OF New Orleans, and Or. Weber OF Charleston
y. II. And it was moved and carried that all pa
pers now known by tho members for reading a
this meeting, should be recorded; and the following
lis, were put immediate, " on the
Docket.