The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-02-12
Meeting OF the Historical Society Last
Evening.

The Historical Society held its stated meeting,
(Which had been adjourned from last week on ac-
count Of the severity of the weather,) at their
rooms in the University, last evening. Amore than
usual number of members attended, and gratifying
evidence presented of an increased interest in
the growth and prosperity of the association.
The chair was occupied by the venerable President,
Mr. GALLArN.
Messrs w b Lawrence, F Depeyster, and - Broad.
head were elected to fill vacancies in the executive com
mittee.
Mr. SCHOOL CRAFT presented resolution relative to the
propiety OF adopting for obtaining accurate
of the Indians this State and other statistics of
The present condition Of that interesting ard fast decay
ing race.
the preparation OF petition the subject TO the Legs
lature
letter from the Hon. Luther Bradish sgnifying his
acceptance Of the office Of rst vcePresiden then
read.
Mr. GALLATIr then read paper which forms part Of
chapter in forthcoming work, entitled "CoDjecures
me me origin o. a. IN Cen,ai
any particularly novel details referred to the disco
vsres have been made relative to the agriculture
astronomical and architectural antiquities OF
the extinct races Of Mexico and Central America.
Mr. GALLATIS expressed his opinion that that portion
Of the continent was originally peopled from Asia The
paper was however evidently merely isolated portion
Of more extended and minute details on the subject.
General WErMoRE arose to announce that the paper
written by Col stone and intended by him at the tine Of
decease to be read to the Society their posses
sion was the general desire that should be read BY
relative of the author; but in the absence Of Mr. Bid
well who had he perceived left the loom, II would be
read by Professor Mason such met their approval
Professor Mason accordingly commenced the reading Of
the document but had not than half finished when
the late hourhalf past Zine O'Clock admonished the
Society that its entire perusa would demand more time
than at their disposal it was therefore, postponed
until the next meeting From the variety Of topics it
comprised the desultory style Of the and its being
only half read it dcu to define the exact purpo Of
the author but far could be sscertaned in these
circumstances, it may be regarded as biographical
sketch Of those Personages who, in the early
lines of this State distinguished themselves public
eharacers particularly in reference to the Inoan tribes
That portion OF it, which read, began with al
fusion to an Indian massacre at Wyoming; contained
testimonial Of the ability of Mr. Renwick displayed
IN the abidgt ment Of some historical work for the use
OF the public schools eulogy upon Mr.. schoslcrats
writir gs and knowledge Of he Aboriginal and
also. sketches OF the life of Governor Morris Mr. Living
ston and others
When the further reading this treatise dispensed
with General Wetmore introduced to the Society Of
its honorary members the Rev DR.. Behune OF Phadsl.
phia, who was received with marked defersnce.
After the passing of a resolution, recommending the
people of this State their influence i'll securing the
disposal in the present session Congress- of the Smith
onian bquest in the creation OF great national library
The Society adjourned