The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-27
HAMLET.


Snntths0nlan Anst1tut10n.
The regents of the Smithsonian Institution are now
daily in session, at the chamber Of the Vice President in
the Capitol ta4 ea@ @g1ae
We understand that the following regents are present
George Nj Dallas, chancellor; William W. Eeaton,
George Evans, Sidney Breese Lewis Cass, Robert Dale
Owen, William ]. Hough, Henry W. Hillard, Rufus
Choate, Richard Rush, Alexander Dallas Bache
''2 WEDNESDAY, January 90 is47 81
The board met pursuant to adjournment on the Dad of
December last 1922 ~ @Pa
Mr.. Owen, from the committee appointed to confer
with the persons mentioned in the act establishing the in
stiuton, in relation to the selection of site for the
buildings of the institution reported that the site selected
by the board on the asi Of December had been approved
by the persons mentioned. 77E
1.-THE site is the south half of so much Of the mall as
lies between 9th and 10Th streets vest t a1
MT billiard read portion OF letter from Hon VIM
C. Preston, to him. ntimating intention to resign his
office as regent In consequence Of inability to attend this
meeting @ '4
The board expressed wish that Mr.. billiard would
reply to Mr. Preston, expressing their regret at his de-
termnaon and request him to continue to hold the Of
ce in the hope that he would be able to attend the next
meeting 'a M
Sundry letters, papers, &C., presented by Messrs
Rush, Hough, Bache, the Chancellor, Mr.. Owen, Mr.
Seaton, ana Mr. Hlliard, relative 10 applications for
office, the plans of the buildings, &c. s8 2a4
The Chancellor, from the committee in relation to the
selection OF plan for the building of the institution,
made report upon the subject, accompanied BY sndry
resolutions. ts hA
The consideration of which was postponed for the
present. fO
Mr. Seaton offered a resolution asking the several
architects who had furnished plans to appear before the
board and explain their respective plans drawings &c;
which was agreed to-
The daily hour Of meeting was fixed at 10 O'Clock.
Adjourned sh
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MIR. Evans remarked upon the decease OF the Hon.
Isaac s. Pennybacker, and offered appropriate resolu-
tons; which were unanimously adopted
[Ihey have already appeared in this paper.1 PEE
MIR, Evans presented letter from A. Il. Beknap, of
Boston, reutng charges against the professional charac
ter of Isaiah Rogers, of that city, architect. s
The Chancellor presented letter from the Secretary
of the Senate accompanied by memorial presented to
the Senate the 10th instant from residents of the Dis
rct of Columbia, demonstrating against the use OF mate
rails prepared by convicts in the consruc-
ton of buildings for the institution transmitted to the
Chancellor by order Of the Senate 49,
[r Owen stated that there was no reason for the get
ting up Of such memorial as the committee, 30 far
iron having made any arrangements in relation to tue
matter, had taken action whatever in relation to the
subject
Messrs. Haviland hoffman, and Arnot severally ap-
pearei and explained their plans. drawings, &c.
| Adjourned.
FRIDAY, January 90, Is47
The Chancellor presented another letter from the Sec
rotary of the Senate, accompanied by memorial similar
to the one presented yesterday.
Mr.. Arnot appeared and completed his explanation.
| Messrs Rogers, Renwick, and Archer severally ap-
peared, and explained their plans.
Adjourned. A
SATURDAY, January ~, 1877.
Mr. Mills appeared, and explained his plans
The board then proceeded to consider the resolutions
relative to the buildings e i1lsIs
| Adjourned seq Sow
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