The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-12-05

cietes throughout the world. NEwros disdained
not 70 answer, al much length. ,e friendly and able
criticisms on some Of his theories addressed 10 him
by oLDEsBURe, first Secretary Of the London Roy
al Society and the name Of ARAGo Secretary Of the
Academy of Sciences, of Paris, is known and
honored, wherever science extends her sway.
In pursuance Of the views contained in this report,
your Committee have prepared series of resolu-
tons; and they recommend, that separate vote be
taken each, the best mode Of testing the sense
Of the Board on the various matters herein submit
ted.
All which is respectfully submitted
ROBERT DALE OWEN,
Chairman Organization Committee.
for the resolutions appended to this report, por-
ton were Ipassed by the Board Of Regents, to wit,
the following;l
Rs,olusd, That il is essential for the advancement
Of the proper interests Of the trust that the Secrea
ry Of the Smithsonian Institution be a possess
ing weight OF character and a high grade Of TALENT
and that IL is further desirable that he possess emf
nent scientific and general requirements that he be
man capable of advancing science and promoting
letters by original research and effort, well qualified
TO act as respected chanpel of communication be-
tween the Institution and scientific and literary ndi-
yiduas and societies in this and foreign countries;
and, in word, man worthy to represent, before
the world Of science and Of letters, the Institution
over which this Board presides
Treasury, Of War, and of the Navy Of the United
States be respectfully invited to furnish to Consuls
and other public officers in this and foreign countries
under their respective Departments such suggestions
they may deem proper, in regard to the procure
ment, opportunity offers, of additions TO the Mu-
scum Of the Institution, especially TO the ethnolog-
cal department. that three hundred copies of this re-
port, when printed be placed at the disposal Of each
Of the above named Secretaries, explanation to
these public functionaries Of the views Of the lnst-
tuion in regard to a museum; and that FIVE hundred
dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated, out
OF the accrains interest, TO pay transportation or
other expenses connected with the transmission from
foreign parts TO Washington Of any collections thus
made. And TO such contributions, when placed in
the museum, the name Of the officer obtaining and
forwarding the same shall In all cases be appended.
Resolved, That the Secretary Of War be respect
fully invited furnish to the Commissioner OF In
dian Affairs such suggestions as he may deem prop
regarding the procurement from the Indian coun.
try of collections for the museum Of the Smithsonian
lnsttution illustrating the natural history of the coun-
try and, more especially, the physical history, man
ners and Of the various tribes Of aborigines
! on the North American continent; that one handred
copies of this report when printed be placed at his
disposal, a Of Informing the various Indian
agents of the special character of the collections de-
| sired; and that the sum Of five hundred dollars be-
and the same is hereby, annually appropriated, out
of the accrulng interest of the Smithsonian Insltu-
lion, for the procurement and transportation Of such
Indian collections. And, when placed in the muse
UNI, there shall be appended to each the name of the
| agent through whom the same may be procured
| Resolved, That the public generally be invited to
furnish contributions 10 the museum Of the Smith
sonian Institution and that all such contributions,
when considered worthy of place, shall be labelled
| with the name and residence OF the donor.
Resolved, That ten copies Of the report accompa-
nying these resolutions be furnished TO each mem
Der Of the Senate and House of Representatives and
that each member be respectfully requested to trans
nit these TO newspapers and to individuals, in his
district or elsewhere, who may be likely to take in
terest in the proceedings Of the institution.
Resoired That, for the year l547, the sum of one
thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby, appro-
priated for laying out the grounds OF the institution
and for the purchase, nsplan taton, and Temporal
ny fencing OF the trees therein to be expended under
the direction Of the executive committee.
Resolved That for the present. out of the interest
accrulng TO the institution, the sum Of 5000 be-
and the same is hereby appropriated for the pur-
chase of books and the gradual fitting up of a IL
brary, and all other incidental expenses relating to
the library, except the salaries Of the librarian or
librarians; the said appropriation to commence from
the LIST day Of January 154S
Resolved That the portion ofthe building to be for
the present set apart for library be of sufficient ca
paclty to contain not less than hundred thousand
volumes, and that it is desirable that the plan should
be such as to render extension practicable, il
| hereafter desired.
Rssotpsd, That for the present, the sum of four
thousand doars out of the interest accruing to the
institution, be appropriated for the purchase of phi
losophical and chemical apparatus models, &C.; the
said appropriation to commence on the first Of Janu-
airy next.
Resolved That is expedient to include, ultimately,
in the plan of the institution, popular lectures on
useful subjects as on agriculture and its latest i'm
| provemenis; on the productive arts of life; on the
sciences, and the aid they bring to labor; on COM
mon school instruction, including the proper con.
structon of school rooms, the most approved appa-
ratus for teaching and the most iudicious manage
| ment moral and intellectual, of children in common
schools; also if suitable lecturers be found, on his
tory, natural and civil, including the physical his.
tory Of the various races of men, and the gradual
advance of each to it's present state of civilization;
on political economy in its practical connection with
the every day business of life; and, generally, on
any department of useful knowledge not strictly
professional
| Resolved. That of this report in such form M !,
NAV be ultimately ndopted five thousand COMES he
nrned under the diYec,on of tho ..cre,.r,. and III =,