The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-09-17

VERA 10 sew u SUCCESSFUL and vigorous pfonsss
We ssSs pride ana s.sfssssn IN the fsos sSss
q T... literary utility Asi Fssssatss, aud
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q s1 LsI'ry s s !: s
and teea occasion - pay high and we'll de.srvsd souph-
psnt 70 the President, Mr. Jswstt for the admirable
Of ass % hoped the
time would como when the libraries OF PhhdsaPnia would
adopt the sane plan.
and was dessrvir of gen raj adoption He thought the
PreadsDt should receive Que credit for 1t in the mention
At this period invitation to visit the Crystal Palace
received rom Mr. ssdgwisk, and vote Of thanks
Mr. WILLIAMS in yed the members 70 visit the rooms Of
the American Institute on behalf Of its Trustees This
invita- ion wss also accepted
MI HAVEN spoke IN favor Of the resolutions but he vas
Of the opinion that amendment shoud be added Toe
Ep1 hsh it was wen known claimed credit for what
and done BY ons. Ps0P Is T.. ~
American navgators pamphlet had bsen written for
the purpose of correcting such therefore,
but right that amendment Should - added to the
resolutions giving tie credit of the invention Of the
library system to Prof. Jewett.
the business committee make the additions deaire
Professor JEwEIr raid that claim had bsen already
introduced IN France to this system BY Cnsvaher Ds =
Garde, in the Aoteur on some remarks which ne rrol
Jswstt) had made about two years ago. The Chs,aher
claimed that he had been improving his system for the
Prof j 10 1amphlet which had besn published BY him;
this pamphlet wss published in iS47
Mr. FoIsoM- Was this an unprotected idesr
The PRssIDKsT-Yss siI, it but it was not exactly
similar NINE although it stereotype catalogue
Mr.. HAvES-The germ Of great idea has lain dormant
in many minds; but he who eucccees In realizing It u
entitled only To the credit
Mr. FoIsox said that he had similar dea, but that
he could not work il into practical form.
The PhnIDENT-Iet those have just claim to it
get the credit do wish to claim the merit Of wnas
Is disputsd The question is now on the reeonmneas
embody the amendment Of Mr.. Haven.
Mr.. HAwIEY moved that the words Originated and
propssed by Professor Jewett and developed by the
smh scnisn Institute" be inserted after the words
" stero type titles"
TIE molten was uranimously adopted.
Mr NORTON presented letter from Mons. Merlin,
celebrated bblogrs pher Of Paris relative to his system
OF cstaoguing and arranging books in libraries whica he
for the confederation Of the Convention Also
letter rom n. vAttemsrs, well known in connection
with international exchanges, proposing "a arrangement
Mr. GUM said tbst be had been greatly indebted to
Prot Jesss system in his official duties as hsrarian
Mr. HAVEN objected to the amendment " developed oy
was really the Prof ]. made Of the faci
ties to his perseyer1ncs that it was de-
velsped He would. therefore, substitute the words
"And developed by him librarian of the institution
This aoepted by the mover OF the original snsad
ment and unsnimou.iy adopted The resolutions were
then adopted as q whole.
Mr. GUnD read the folio -ing extract from letter pre-
ssnted to the chairman Of the Select Connstee on Pub
lie Libraries which me- in London in 1S49 Tae author
il Mons Lbri, Of the most eminent Of European
bbho piers -
Nothing difsut than to arrange the most
full manner the eats of large collection Of books
Without liking Of thu extremely minute bipographieA
rssty old works and rsre books tie nsossy
y s I % ss the
which assist the researches of erudite ssudous
VINO haze not ma's special and ,udy
,hs:e sif,ss;sss .stoli.h ssd get: =. d.
ms y have az 9 sss s
know that they resign themselves support
seeing
;shsSssn:s s:s good sas.:sus siss iis1s:s
that ss III. 1t . Psr
Boremeo founder Of the ls'gs Library Nj
Ian has fSresden under pain OF unis ts.t
bri.ed library have just notissd that The BAliohsque
hy h1 BEEN on aga
that one q the ehs q this Il that the
b terfsrsd 9TH Ano9g the erares ven not very sa
care, there is which did require years'
labor II is KNEW III, the est.losua Of c.rdns Impss;
by great number Of we'll inf rned required pins
home in III, consisted of a single volume.
Mr. FOLSOM exhibited method which be had in
Of received too late for insertion in the &c
neral catalogue. This he called the librarians sheet
anchor enabled hun 20 fead he names Of the DOCKS
the printer who could prove them with the greatest
posioe facility Hs also displayed another uvento.
which consisted OF two pece Of bent steel which
capable CT being sousted ON the front OF book
kep re covers closely pressed together II is fact
nothing thar book clasp VII en- Is oao,o
of berg put and removed ct pleasure It you'd
valuable ADD ticn TO newspaper office The lnvso.
ton was however the most ingenious At tst Bgnt Il
sDpeAred to De g cymuoa table the TOP OF vnicn Saa
covered with velvet Bat b. means Of q simple
mechanical contfvspce IL transformed at Toto
Oh stand capable of oeirg 30 arranged as to hold
book any position that might be de ired The exhoi
hon Of this received 1t deserved with the
enlhu la nc deInout Istions.
Nj HAVEN said that he had before kBozn the talents
Of Nj Folsom IN rAtters OF literature ana science, bat
now We have proof Of his mechanical genius.
NJ GUILD offered mo'ion 10 the effect that the hearty
thanks OF tie Convention ce q 70 Mr. Folsom for tne
pre.er ta,iop Ct these Ingenious Inventions Tnis was
upsDin ously adopted.
Mr. BAsvARD said that the book stand was ally
vaua lie artists for copying designing, Or sDssviog
Mr.. FoIsoA-E librarian should al any period Of his
life make anything BY 81 invention 1t would be some
Mr. WILLIAMS said tast it ouM be artsle of great
utility 10 Newspaper offices.
lston 10 The state Lbrary OF L,aiss He sAid that
the ale bad 70 beas the expense Of publishing s
law books The librarian is eotrnated with power Of
exchanging books with ether states Very little sttsn
tian gieen the library tl within the last three
four yeaTs, when hr Gary distinguished citizen Of
L1uisiara took The ter in hand and did a grea'
desl towards Improving its condition. The Secretary of
State Is offoio hbrarisn but ne employs sctisg
b sJian at q salary Of 81 000 year 1t contains
&c COO voumes ard very handsome edifcs nae bssn
constructed in Baton Rouge Among he books
very valuable historical works and docunents He coz
State documents with him.
The following resolutions presented By Mr..
Guild -
Resolved That this convention be regarded preliminary
TO the formation of . Ebrarisns association.
Resolved That ttee Of i've appoint DIR aft
tnton bylaws for such ASSOCIATION and pre-
them 1T the next meeting Of the tion.
Resolved That when the convention adjourn IL adjourn
70 meet in Washington City, such us IS the said com
mttee sh all appoint.
Resolved That this committee be requested to sugse
topics tor written uncatons free discussion,
this adjourned meeting and also 70 make such other
sh in their judgment be best adapted
the Of the public to the whole
Of Libraries AND library economy.
Tnese resolutions carried and committee of fvs
appointed
Mr. SMITH OF Philadelphia. presented tie iollowpg.-
Whereas The documents published by o-der Of she
gress Of the United acs printed In large ntrs
the public and whereas, 10 dsrpble that "a
should be distributed be e1fihe FOX rce
all citizens and at the time 6J for postrty
therefore
hesolved That committee o'tso - appetite 10
rslze bshsf Of this Convention a
patsng Of joint resolution granting 70 tbs SGtthsoAiq
sntution, for distribution the principal gabc r.
aries throu shout the United ctfcs pies Of all
nsls Of Congress Senate documents Rouse doea aeu
far+an ~ rpr4ts