Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-10-07

sreS % reports gfpins an account Of The nec deouetes
u IN science, and Of the changes made from year 10 gear in
aHbraaches Of knowledge mol strictly professional
l. Some of these reports may be published annually others
longer intervals the income of The institution or the
changes N the branches of knowledge may Indicate
The reports are TO be prepared by eollaboaors eminent
In the different branches OF knowledge.
Each collaboration to be furnished with the journals and
publications. domestic and foreign, necessary to the compa
ton OF his report to be paid for his labors and
n to be named on the title page of the report
a. The reports to be published separate parts,
parts relating to il without purchasing the whole.
S. These reports may be presented Congress for partial
distribution the remaining copies be given literary and
scientific institutions, and sold individuals moderate
price,
n The following of the subjects which may be
brsced in the reports:
i l. PHYSICAL CLASS
l. Physics including astronomy natural philosophy, chem
Natural history. nsldaing botany zoology, geology, Sc
i L. Application of science to arts.
H. MORAL AND POLITICAL CLASS
E'hnolosy including particular history, comparative PHI
6. Statistics and political economy.
Z. Mental and moral philosophy.
s. survey Of the political events of the world; penal
form, nc.
Ill LITERATURE AND THE FINE ARTS.
9. Modern literature
10 The fine and their application the useful
/ III. photography.
] H. Obituary notices of distinguished individuals.
H. To dfe knowledge is proposed to publish OCCASION
ally separate treatises subjects Of general Interest.
These treases occasionally consist Of valuable
mors translated from foreign languages OF articles prepar
ed under the direction OF the institution, procured offer
ing premiums for the best expedition Of given subject.
2 The treases should in all cases. be submitted
mission OF competent Judges previous their publication
| DETAILS OF THE SECOND PART OF THE PLAN
/ OF ORGANIZATION.
This part eonempates the formation of Library, Mu-
scum, and Gallery Of Art
|. 10 carry the plan before described library will be
required consisting l OF complete collection of the
actions and proceedings OF all the learned societies in the
world 3D. OF the important periodical pubca-
TONS and other works preparing the periodical
| reports.
2 The institution should make special collections particu-
larry of objects to verify its publications. Also collec-
ton Of instruments for research all branches of experiment
tai science.
s. With reference the collection Of books other than
those mentioned above catalogues of all the different Libraries
the United States should procured in order that the VAL
liable books rs purchased be such be found
in The United States.
l. Also catalogues OF memoirs and Of books in libra
res aud other materials should be collected rendering the
institution centre OF photographed knowledge whence the
student may be directed work ubch he may require
s. IL is believed that the collections in natural history will
increase by donation rapidly the income of the
can make provision for their reception and therefore, will
G. Attempts should be made to procure for the rer of
OF the most celebrated articles of and modern
sculpture.
z The may be encouraged providing room free of
for the exhibition OF the objects Of the ArUnon and
other similar societies
small appropriation should annually be made for mo-
des of antiquities such those OF the remains of ancient
temples, sc
For the present. until the building fully completed
besides the Secretary, will required
| ex cept one, TO act as librarian
10 The Secretary and his assistants during the session Of
Congress- win be required illustrate ia sci
ence exhibit objects of distinguished indi-
vdua should also be invited give lectures subjects Of
1 general interest.
II. When the building is completed wben in accord
Congress charge Of the National Mu-
given Smithsonian Institution other assistants
will be required.
Prof HrSRr next proceeded to give account Of the
vsous operations in progress for carrying effect the p-
cipes OF the foregoing programme.
number Of original memoirs have been accepted for pub
caton-ihe first volume Of the contributions now in the
hands Of the binder and will be ready for delivery to public
institutions in the Of few days single
memoir the antiquities OF the Mississippi valley by Messrs
Squer and Davis The manuscript submitted to the
American chronological Society," aud had been pronounced by
committee appointed to examine il highly interesting ad-
dion 70 knowledge resting original research, and fully
worthy Of place in the Smithsonian contributions In order
the authors for the expense which occurred in
the investigations detailed in this work. the Institution allow
ed them to strike from the plates and type an edition
which they might sell for their benefit No expense has
been spared the mechanical part Of the volumetbe best
artists have been employed and the execution will bear COM
psrson with any book OF the kind yet published in this coun
try or Europe Preparations have also been made com
mence the second volume which will consist principally of
series Of original miscellaneous papers different branches Of
ply seal science.
The librarian has been engaged in collecting statistics Of
braes and in forming collections catalogues and other
works, required in carrying out the plan Of rendering the
Smithsonian centre Of photographed knowledge where the
student may be directed 10 any work which he may require.
In order 10 facilitate the study Of American History the In
su!on has agreed to publish and distribute to public in
stuons work comprising description OF all books relating
to America prior the year 70O which be found ia the
public and private libraries OF Europe aud America which
described in other works. together with notices Of many
Of the important unpublished manuscripts. The names
Of the different libraries beth in this country and ia Europe
in which the hooks he found will be mentioned.
The expense 81 preparation Of this work will be betrayed
by subscription and such the estimate Of Its importance
well the confidence eposed in the gentleman (M Henry
Stevens who has engaged this enterprise that subscriptions
10 the OF So 900 have already been made by
public institutions and liberal individuals Mr. s. has iust
sailed for Europe his labors and intends en-
poy number Of assistants in England and ia different parts
o. the continent.
Under the bead Of original researcher preparations max
ing for the establishment Of extended system Of meeoroog-
cal observations embracing far possible the whole Ae-
rcan continent II is believed that the cooperation Of the
British Government will DO obtained well that Of several
States Of Union. A series Of explorations have been
established with reference terrestrial magnetism and other
subjects connected with the physical geography Of the United
States
II intended to introduce gradually and cautiously the other
parts Of the plan and indeed according the present
angement the programme could be carried into full ope-
until after three years from March. Up that
time half OF the whole income is TO be devoted to the
building.
The Professor stated that almost every day furnished him
with evidence Of the importance the science and ea-