New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-23
Alexander NnIIemnre.

THIS distinguished individual has again VISITED
the United states. lie comes ireighted with the
riches of science and literature and the principle
of exchange which he has established between the
men of learning aud the learned institutions OF 50
many countries is measure OF such great aud par
amount uuhty-is 50 noble and dlslntercstcd on
the part of It's protector that we hal the reeppear
ance of Nj. Vattemare among us as literary event
OF the highest importance. NJ. Naitemare brings
with him copies of French and other European
works of the highest value. which are 10 be freely
given to various State Libraries IN this nion-no
thing being expected ma return but copies of SINH
lar works published IN tins country. The quantity
of books which he has brought hither, exceeds in
weight no less than tirelrc tons
A difficulty however. meets him on the very
threshold OF the country. By the United States
Tariff Of last year, all these works are subject 10
duty, and the phianthropic gentleman finds him
elfcmbargoed AZ the Custom House with de
mand OF nearly four thousand dollars. We trust
the gentlemen of this country Will take this matter
In hand and by forming Committee. raise the
money loan or otherwise, until refunded by Con
gress
A part of these books are intended for the Pro
vince OF Canada, and we think we eau assure NJ.
Nattemarc thar funds will be raised there for the
redemption OF them. We copy the following from
the close of well conceived and neatly executed
article IN the Courier s. Enquirer.
Men of the highest rank in Europe, of all de
tins original and trustworthy undertaking Of NJ.
Nattemare. We have seen volume Of letters
from the most distinguished public men S0rGns and
others. warmly commencing bis efforts From
among them all We translate for publication the
letter Of Il Icrr1cy, who has written his name IN
the heavens where all the earth may read 1t. He
thus writes 20 NJ. NattemRre %
lrRANsLArIoNl
P.Rrs 9TH May ls47.
liis at once happiness snd duty for to express
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promote intellectual union among peoples This Is Dot
only scientific des but great work OF humanity which
you are realizing / thank you cordially FOR the honor
YOU DO me IN relieving that could had nothing more
dear 10 ths 10 associate myself in heart sud in act
with the undertaking Roth entirely IN your inte
rest speak II with humility for who has night
to sude to zeal and efforts in presence OF your deyo
ton
Dispose OF me then as you may wish II can be
useful to You in any manner in France Ia Paris with
the administration OF with the learned. will rehnQuish
al other business 10 attend your wishes Say too 20
the learned suioos the Americans whom you about
Walt that shall be grsuhed Ia having direct knoV
edge OF their labors that II 10 should be agreeable %
them to send ue extracts they DO through the
Minister OF the nited states in London who 81 ms IT,
quest hiss kindly consented 70 become the medium be
tween Us. will take the greatest in presenting
such extracts oar Institute. and cause Of
them % BE- published in papers, and with Just
ciprocity shall tASe pleasure in commune sting 70 the
learned In America al interesting facts IN science which
may come 10 my knowledge.
shAl hesr with lively Satisfaction OF your sale afrNsl
IN NeW.Nork and beg you to accept with best wishes
for pleasant yOysge the assurance Of my eonsdeTS
ton saeetion and esteem tSignedl
N ny. Aisson' - Nj IEyERRIER.
~ The Washington Correspondent Of the Phil
sielphis Ledger says
The desth OF Mr. Bsss'ey. cur late Consul - Hsvre
hSs brought number Of distinguished strangers 70
town. They are thus far principally from Georges and
Tennessee.
he leaves Il 70 the Imagination Of bis readers to
divine what these distinguished strangers come
Tor,