The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-08-26
MORNING ED1r1oN--MoNDAY AUGUST &c. 1859.

ran 70 the water as before; but ia ten minutes,
they returned again; and in this manner he dis
turoed them, and they returned, four times, which
convinced him that they were anxious to return 10
their young, and protect them. After a few other
remarks, the learned professor concluded.
professor AgassiZ is the president elact for the
association. lie is a Bohemian, and, though only
four years in this country speaks the English Ian
guage fluently, and with excellent command of
words
Mr.. W. r. JOHNSON spoke on the scientific in
terest of the proposed Industrial Exhibition at Lon
don, in 1861. He said it was no doubt known to
them all that the British government have formed
a committee for the purpose of carrying out the
object of encouraging industry in all countries, at
the head of which is the Royal Consort, Prince
Albert. The British Minister brought the subject
before the government at Washington, and com.
munications with the Governors of all the States
were had relative TO it. Local committees are
formed in the different States TO promote the con-
trbutons of this country to the Industrial Exhibi-
ton, and the attention of this association earnest
ly called TO it. One OF the subdivisions is for raw
material and produce. The vegetable and animal
kingdom is worthy of being exhibited. Machinery
is another class; and il seemed TO him of the high
est importance that the attention of this country
should be called TO the fact that 1S7, 900 feet of
space had been allotted 10 America for the exhibit
ton. II is important that nothing should be sent
abroad but what would do credit to the United
States and confer benefit on the individuals tor
warding their produce or manufacture.
Mr. johnson is secretary of the Central Com
industry of all nations, TO be held in London in
1851, to whom all communications are 10 be ad-
dressed AT Washington
The meeting adjourned at 9 o'clock.
After the fatigues of the day, which do not ter
inmate TIL nine O'Clock, the members of the asso-
ciation are generally invited TO share the hospi-
taliy of scme or other of the residents OF New
Haven. On Wednesday they proceeded to the
cottage abode Of Professor g. U. Sheppard, about
a mile out of town, where were assembled large
number of other guests, amongst whom were many
of the bellies OF The City of Elms. A delightful
evening was enjoyed by all present Last hight his
Honor the Mayor, Aaron N. Skinner, At Hlllhouse
avenue, entertained the members of the associa-
ton, and this evening they are invited TO the resi-
dence OF William Hillhouse, Esq, head of Hill
house avenue, who, more thoughtful, or more
gallant, perhaps, than those gentlemen who have
hitherto acted the part of host towards the learned
convention, has included the ladies who have ac-
compared the members of The association TO New
Haven, partake of the hospitalites Of his house
The beautiful city still presents a full array both
of learned strangers and their amiable and fair
wives daug hters, and sisters; and all IN this house
seem pleased at the admirable arrangements OF the
Tontine Hotel, where everything goes on like
clockwork, though upwards of 80 daily sit down
10 table faultessly supplied and well attended.