The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-06-17
NATIONAL INSTITUTE,

NATIONAL INSTITUTE,
WASHINGTON, May 81, 1850.
SIR | have the honor TO make known to the De-
artmont OF state the action which this Institute has
taken on the subject of your communication of the
nth instant. That action is comprised in the follow
ing resolutions, unanimously adopted after full dis
cussoE az he meeting held this evening.
"Hesoiced, That the Institute will take action on
the subject submitted to il by the Department OF
State.
"Eesolred That the Institute do now proceed to
constitute committee suitable 10 be recognised by
the Government 10 hold correspondence with the
British Commissioners, and TO the reception of
Americsn productions at the proposed Industrial Ex-
hihItisn 81 London.
"Iaesolred, That a committee or not less than nine
teen be appointed 30 constitute Central Committee
the Industrial Exhibition, and 10 espond with
societies and local committees throughout the United
states
"Rssolued That the President Of this Institute be
a rlcmber Of the Central Committee.
"Resolpcd, That The Corresponding Secretary com
municatc "a the Secretary OF State copy of the fore
going resolutions, together with the names of the
Centrsl Committee"
The following are the names Of the members Of
the Central Committee appointed in accordance with
the foregoing resolutions;
Hon. M.laTd Fillmore, Vice President OF the United
States, and er ogeio Chancellor OF the Regents Of
the Smithsonian Institution.
Col. Peter Force President Of the National Insti-
tute.
Hon. James A Pearce, q s Senate, member Of the
Board ~ Regents Ot the Smithsonian Institution
Hon. Levi Woodbury., M ~ f., Associate Justice of
the Supreme Court OF the United States.
Commodore Lewis Warrington, IT, s. ", M. N. L.,
Chief d the Bureau Of Ordnance and photography.
Prof Joseph Henry Vice President OF the N L. Sec
Rotary % the Smithsonian Institute.
Prof. Walter X. Johnson, Corresponding Secretary of
the National Institute
Prof Alexander 3D. Bache, M N. T., member of the
Board Of Regents Of the Smithsonian Institute and
Superintendent Of the Coast Survey.
Commander Charles Wilkes, u. \. ~, M. n. L. late
Commander = :. Exploring Expedition
Hon William w. seaion, M. N H., Mayor Of Wash
ington.
Hon Jefferson Davis, U s Senate, member of the
Board Of Regents Of the Smithsonian Institute
Lieut. Matthew y Maury, U. s. NJ, Vice President
Of the National institute, and Superintendent Of the
National Observatory.
]. James Grrenough, Esq, M. Nj.
Charles y. Slansbury, Esq. Recording Secretary OF
Col. J, D. Albert, M n l., Chief Of tbs Typographical
Bureau.
Gen Joseph g. Toiisn, Vice President n. l., Chic,
Engineer u $. Army.
Thomas Ewbank, ksq Commissioner u Patents.
William Easily, Esq., 1reasnsrr N4tional Institute
Leonard ID. Gale, N. d., NJ. n. l., ENanaasr Of
Patents,
Joseph {. 9. Kennedy, Esq, NJ. MI, supsra,en-
dent 81 Census.
IRA c. Seaman Esd, NJ MI
have the honor 10 be
Nery respectfully, yoaf ob7 sereN
WALrER h. JOHNSON,
Cor. Secretary Of che Maternal institute.
Hon. JoHN NJ. CiAYrOS, Secretary q STATE.
titRItfENr % SvaTN,
HaghtHgfofi, .isiiss y ieo.
SlR have duly rccciysn your letter oi the 27th
ullmo, communicating 20 this Dspsgta.en tis pr,,
ceedings Of the National Institute the subject "A ms
note OF the ll,h Of the sans month. Thass prosuc
ngs appear 10 me 70 be perfectly satisfactory and
have accordingly transmitted them the British Mia
lister IN this city, with the csuanunicstion copy -
which Is enclosed for your information.
am, sir, respectfully, youf OBJ seFg7,
JOHN NJ. CLAY TON.
WALTER y. JOHNsOs, Esq, Corresponding
Secretary Of the Natioaal iesfifuts.