New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-09-13

atty of our citizens. Though the proposed
Observatory is to be located across the East
River, it will none the less essentially De-
long to New-York, alike in its ability and
credit. Brooklyn ia il ell but government
part of our City, and we truss is soon to
be in government also. Generous and afHu-
ent citizens Of New-York let not the re-
proach of Indifference to the advancement
of Scieno rest upon you-but heed and re-
spond TO this appeal
BROOKLYN OBSERVATORY.
TO TIE PUBLIC
The Council of the Astronomical Society OF
BROOKLYN TO their constituents aud the public gene
rally, respectfully announce,
That in the Summer just passed they nave
not been idle Dot, through some dlhcdlsies ano
discaura gements, they nave realized good degree
of ,uccess TIE object indeed is not appreciated
as extensively as might be expected, or known az
alfin many circles Of ordinary intellisen non
acquaintance with the object, liz judged 70 be The
main or the sole reason OF Indifference
2 That with no official agent and ID WAY Of
detailed and private applications made by them
selyeR Rlope. the Council are happy to declare the
subscriptions to have already amounted to an az
ereeate Of $4,000 one thousand more, according
10 the terms than sufficient TO render the auoscrp-
tons birding The Committee OF Finance, con-
sletjpg OF Mesers g l. Sampson, r. w Dunham,
and VILLAIN Spencer, are therefore Instructed 80
Droceed forthwith 10 collect the subscriptions
g. They further announce that their enterprise
plainly rccures sn aggregse OF $40 coo, in order
10 procure frat rate instruments euin proper
editce and meet the incidental expenses OF aalsh-
ing end lurniehing the Observatory, such az may
suit the GLAZING OF the undertaking,
with the intelligence and the opuience OF tnis CO.
munity. ct,
4. That, though located here, the Council view
and have ever viewed it, as the common enser-
Drise OF the two cities, in this respect conoided
and united aud as the in1t1attte hat 0ssH N90ty
taken IN Brooklyn, the senior city. connected 80
p,oximeely win the port OF ne", ora WI sney
irDst as pobly do her part. This, some OF oer en-
i,ohteped citizena have encouraged u TO expect'
go fee|ng magnanimOusy common Interest,
which 10 minor contributions are permitted 10
qualify or debese. We nov respectluuy asS ouF
friends OF the metropolis and especially i's ner-
chants 10 cooperate with u.s. IN desgn so uselQl'
40 much needed. so enduring, and so grand W .
hove onv 70 unite and &C. N it, and 1t ls achieved
as equally Hp ornament and q beneht 70 tue PofN
the vicinity, and The nation.
:. In reference 10 Site the Council are no~ oc'
cupied in the confederation OF several and suey
respectfully announce, to holders CT tracts OF iana
In the suburban or more rural districts OF shd slty
NAY BE from all that are desifous TO compete for
tie rare and very desirable advantages o! It's oca
sion in their grounds. Owners nave IN aeYera
instances appreciated the nature OF the ma"et;
aud knowing the greatly enhanced value that yin
result to thalT other grounds, and 10 sne oelsnoor
hood, from such en- Establishment OF peace ana
beauty naar tham. have mada eligible o7ersuTeS,
from eight lots to eighty expecting Their compen-
sation alone Ia such enhancement. large en-
closed spaCe ID preferable as adapted 10 tna repoSe
and the retirement 80 properly deated SONS
cfirrs already made quite largo aud attrsotlve
The Council however, prefer TO nave all the pro-
rosals at once subjected TO their consideration,
when they will decide as soon as they can, and The
selected site will be immediately declared to the
public Communications may be made 10 the Chair
nan OF the Committee on the site :-Messfs Joan
Skilman, Henry Il. Plerrepont, and j. carson
BtevoOft
6. In the conclusion, the Council are much en-
couraeed in the work they ara increasingly im-
pressed with its utility and iss promise they anti
cipate much and permanent benefit TO result from
it; they are convinced OF it's popularity, aud its
happy influence on the intellect, the ecQcston, tho
science the reputation and tbs commerce., OF our
extensive community where great and good inst
tutiona of public benefit should exlst and appear
such az the present we'll as future sgos may
with reason, ex pect us mere TO pktconize and sus
tain, to project and to enjoy while wa continue
by the sgual fGvors of Divine Providence 20 endure
20 HuN SnC6 W iAl bil6 %uu auh SuC oPPloP
motto, ExceIsicr, as the exponent a. once OF our
mighty Slate and Of this powerful locality and CEN
tTe OF it's greatness.
We respectfully ask the assistance of the pub ic
press daily and periodical, in this service, so worthy
o. tbe principles il advocates and of the influence
it y ieldJ, in this land Of freedom The public a.
tentiou needs to be arrested aud held to the object
especially at this period Of its pfogress-assured
that once established md prosperous among as,
the Observatory will be improvement
as well as al appropriate honor, TO ihe present and
the prospective character OF the two related Gl!les
s. D0Terig ia It's prosecution and ss usefulness
BY order OF the Board B w DWIGHT, Secretary.
f5foot7gH September 8, 1850
Aswe propole TO have The proper instruments, these
rate ard oil Of them that are requisite he amour!
sre8dy subscribed WIZ be at lest necessary and Judge
sufficient 10 procure them
Council Of The Astronomical Society Of Brooklyn.
Elected March 2G, 1850.
PrtSident-S Samuel Hanson Cox
Fice Presidents Edmund Blunt John SkIman,
Henry Pierrepont
Correspondence Sscretary-AIonzo Gray.
Recording Secretary Benjamin w D wight
C0unclA0rS-Joseph Ripley. j. Carson Breyoort,
William Spencer, w. 4 Griffith, G. ] Ssedmsn,
E W Danbem, ] A Davenport, A. III. White,
&. L Sampson, j. 7. Howard.
I'reasure1DaDiel Embury.
His Honor, Samuel Smith, Mayor OF the city,
ex.ottcio Honorary Vice President.
From Lake Superior.
Lord ELGIN, Governor General Of Canada, has
been Gu visit to Saul ST. Marie, British side
where be spent several days, and vas Of coarse
received with all the honors lie was Visited by
the officers of the Garrinon on cur aide sailed up
the Strait to get look into L axe Superior, and
went down the Saut rapdIyl in boat he re-
turns to Toronto via Bruce Mines, &c. ADD BY the
overland route from Penetanquishine.
- The Lake Superior Journal Of the 4:h inst! has