The New York herald., 1850-08-27
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SECTION OF GEOLOGY AND NATURAL HISTORY
The following communications were made in
this sections-
l. Notice of the habits of Pleiaria brev,ennis.
BY Rev. Thomas Hill
q On fossil species of Walrus found by Prof.
Fraser on the shores of New Jersey. BY Prof.
g. Notice of observations on Drift Strie in Ne W
Brunswick. BY Prot. James Robb, Fredericton,
LIB.
A On locality ofAsphatum and its origin. BY
8. Comparison between the young caterpllars Of
Lepidoptera and the adult Larva of Musqutoes, and
the mode of formation of Stigmata by Prot.
Agassiz
s. On some localities of Magneste, with re-
marks on It's csnneclion with the origin OF Serpen-
tine BY L. s Hunt.
a. On the cylindrical structure observed in Pots
dam Sandstone. BY Franklin b. Hough, Somer-
vile, N. Y. Read by Prof c. U. Shepard.
s Remarks on the geology of Mackinac, Drum
rnond of ST. eph's Islands and the northern
shores OF Lake Michigan. BY Prof. James Hall
9. Desrrlp'Ion OF a new species of Helix. BY
Samuel J. Parker, Ithaca.
10. Remarks on the seventeen year Locust. BY
Miss Morris
AFTERNOON sEssIoN-GENERAL MEETING.
The lasi general me eting of this scientific and
learned conventicn was held al O'Clock, in the
College Chapel.
The FIRST subject was on the permanent esta-
blishment OF The Astronomical Journal Dr.
Gould mentioned that fourteen numbers of the
u
ifIt WIS continued II would tend to promote har-
mcny among astronomers. however widely they
differ in their views. Eight gentlemen have
Literally come forward TO SUPPORT this journal ia
Iecuniary point they have given 800 towards its
support, and however unwilling they may be to
lave their bheraliiy announced, he, DR.. Gould,
would venture TO name them. They are-the Hon
H.. Everett, u. A Boyden, Esq, Professor A. ID
lsche, Pfofrs Anderson, and Messrs Apple ton
Gowdiloh, Brooks, and Bailard-naRes which de-
terye the warmest gratitude of every lover of as
IT(nOllv ID a Rnvden nf Ro "A
ton, bad offered 10 meet the remaining expenses Of
the yesr, but Or. Gould trusted that the journal
would meet with support from every lover of the
science in this country.
The next communication was on a system of
meteorological observations, established in the
State OF New ok by order Of the Regents of the
University, in connexion with and according TO the
Smithsonian institute; by Professor AnOtt Guyot,
Cambridge
This being the last subj CT before the convention
the thanks Oi The association were then moved and
secoEden, with acclamltion, to Professor A. ID.
Bache, President, for the digniiied and courteous
rnanser in which he presided over their proceed
ings.
The President, In returning thanks, said that
anything could add TO the pleasure he derived
from the display of talent which he had witnessed
during this convention, and the hospitality of the
chzens of New Haven, it would be TO have won
the appreciation and good feeling of his brethren of
the association. (Applause.)
Professor HENRY, IN moving the thanks of the
meeting 10 the president and faculty of Yale Col
kge, for the accommodation and the kindness rem
deTed by them, alluded in happy terms TO Professor
SillIman, who had guided the infant Steps of Ame-
mean science, and now sees IL in the fall vigor of
operation. He Professor Henry) hoped that Pro-
fessor Silliman would long continue 10 improve
science, and inculcate love of ii amongst the
people OF this country. (APPlause) Unanimously
seconded.
Professor OLMsTEp said, as his elder brother Sill
hman was reserved for more important duties, it
came TO his lot 10 return thanks for the compli-
ment just paid himself and his associates He
had derived much pleasure from the proceedings,
and he regretted The absence of their pupils on this
occasion. The Proies concluded with an aspi-
ration ibat the love otrulh, and the spirit Of nd.
ship, might long reign IN these halls. (Applause)
Votes OF thanks'were then passed 10 the several
SECRETARIES OF The association, for their indeatgabe
e1erhsns; 10 the oil ccrs of the College street
church, for the use oi that beautiful building for
evening sessions; and, the motion of proie sor
Jam,s i. Rogtrs, 10 the ladies OF New Haven, TO
thtir inspiring presence at the proceedings of the
association. Doctor GIbbOn proposed the thank
cf the me ting O. the inhabitants Of New Haven,
for thtiT HOSPITALITY.
Professor SnLlMAN, sen, then came forward,
and said that, 81 this late hour, and exhausted az
they were, by the lahors of the week, they would
not desire any extended rem iTks from hun. In all
the pubhc meetings which he he'd ever attended
DE never Witnessed such unsnimity and high moral
feelings ss thote which had characte Tized this
convention The Professor then gaye an nccouat
oi bis early academic studies, and his intended
pursuit of the legal Profession, when he was in-
ducsd, under the auspices and favor of Professor
White, tO devote himself to science. He had been
come WIN this associstion from the bret fO
naton, and hc Row saw II an such a stale of pros
pe1tS and adv lncs ment, that he was prepared TO
go when II pleased Providence 70 call hun, well
Conv'nred ihat % now embraced such talent as
would insure its permanent success. He congritu-
lstcd ell present upon It's happy results, and ne
locked nov With pnuc upon the prOgrt ssing form
al the association, WHOSE germ he saw established
ten yenrs ago, m Philadelphia. Its scirnce COM
prehtLds bll that can touch on earth or believe
OF ueaven-in "a word, the phenomena oi earth and
osttontny. lie was glad TO see 30 many ladies',
Contributing, 10y their presence, TO urge forward
the study III science, and he WAS confident, when
II pleased him 80 much, " would be doubly graft
fyirg 10 the young members Of the association.
daughter Professor Silliman then proceeded
TO ftiute the IDEA that the pursuit Of science
was incompatible viii reverence of the word
OF God, and contendrd thai there was a con-
n.AiOn between geology and the Scriptures.
God had given the world IN all its variety
90 them, and he found many of his clerical
friends believing m science now. They say "the
world may be a. old as you please, provided you
do no, disturb The records OF man" lie ventured
TO tay that u would no more disturb the Scrip
tuies thSn eny other deductions Of man. Science
Is not religion IN ITSELF hut u POUNDS a reason for
tho crrsiion OF allthoss things We see, and he be-
beved religion to be built upon IL. The learned
professor thea alluded To the vast extent of tins
county, which ailnrds q wide field for science
We msy tray.l from one eud to the o,hrr-we
may 60 from Maine 10 the Rio Grande without an
Interpreter. (lauPhter) Tie believed that there
was not such an extensive part Of the world under
one government. where there but one Lam
AuaEt-tne tuknfh ltnRuHge-sppken nv its n
habItants Professor Sillifnan concluded with his
hearty good wishes. and farewell to all Great
eyglauEe followed tbe address, and thus ended the
business of the couvt niion
10 addition 60 the gallery Of cabinets already de-
tcrthed m one oi INV letters, should mention that
the 1tumbull gallery Of paintings is worthy of
the Visii.Is attention. IL costans some MASTER
pc cee OF him from whom its name IL taken, as
well a. m"ny exquisite works Of modern artists
The members 81 the association respondrd 10
the invitation oi Mr.. Brewster, and paid a visit
during ihe week To his hall, where they were well
repaid BY view Of some historical paie,invs trom
HE psucil one II which was the hr.t lsnane IN
New Haven, aud displayed a group Of emiprants
with their chaplain al prayers under the shelter Of
tfees, upop which spo. the building Of the citv was
first commenced. aud from which Il has heen since
extspdso, ~ u has reached that beauty for which