The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-02-15
Democracy OF Science. No 81
BY JOSIAH HoLBROoK.

The seeds OF science have been widely scattered
through congressional districts by those representing
them. Reports of have thus been distrb-
uled by thousands and millions; collections OF minerals
and other specimens showing the character OF those
sources, have also been distributed in considerable nun
bers. By "CABIKETs OF AGRICULTURE AND MECHANISM"
properly selected, classified labeled and described not
only our natural resources, but their applications and ca
pabilities might be widely exhibited in most av aabe
form A few thousands thus applied for dffusing, in
practical, available form, the knowledge accumulated by
scientific explorations, would increase many fold the
value of the millions wisely appropriated for making
such explorations.
The elements OF agriculture and mechanics are exceed
ingly few, simple, and comprehensive. Hence col.
eclons oil limited character properly prepared, would
illustrate the fundamental principles, and many OF the
practical workings OF those two great pursuits OF human
beings giving, at the tme comprehensive grasp
Of the elements Of science in It's greatly varied relations
to human progress and human elevation
Even such collection, placed in each congressional
district TO be used at the discretion OF him representing
IT, could hardly fail to exert widespread and powerful
because combined, influence upon the science wealth.
and morals Of our country The far-reaching instruc-
ton and the inherent riches in the elements OF and
com binations OF art, when practically exhibited seldom
ever, fail TO excite the enthusiasm of all young spirits
and is especially fitted to the interest," by graliiy
ing the taste OF the female mind. 10 Numerous ca ,es
the wives and daughters OF members of Congress- also
of the supreme judges OF land have given practical
prodaottps demonstrations OF their appreciation of the
great value and the inherent beauty and richness, of
these keys Of knouedge in opening by them its treasures
Tor adding 10 the progress and the rehnements OF art
By such agencies. and the various privileges and in
nuences connected with them, such collections in all our
congressional districts would constitute many radat
ing points of scientific light, all blending and
minglipg their rays TO spread common food
of light over our entire country. Directly and indi-
recty, colleges. academies. and schools would feel
their influence. BY these combined agencies gene
raj spirit Of inquiry would be awakened embracing both
schools and families which inquiry generally extended
and combined could not fail TO the most complete
development, OF natural resources, and the best app
cation Of those resources to the requirements OF body
mind, and soul.
Such inquiries for such objects would OF course, fud
the public press "a the most powerful helper IL has, in
deed, been the strong agency for awakening such nqu
res, and securing such progress, produce common
feeling OF amazement in view OF present aspects and
prospects, armed with enthusiasm, for inquiries still
searching. aiming at advancement still more lofty
and triumphant 1t does not require gift OF prophecy to
foree tha, the public press is destined, ere long, to be-
come one grand SclrSTrIo JOURNAL loading its col
unns with the beauties, the wonders, and the riches Of
scienoe with the noble, lofty aim, of using that science
for the high and holy purposes designed by the Creator
RrorpRocrTy BmL.-Tbe following are the provisions
of Mr. Seymoufs bill, reported in the House of Repre-
sentaves on Friday Conditions precedent, First The
rights for catching and curing fish for American
citizens are enjoyed by subjects of her Britannia Ma
esy the coast OF British North America Second The
tree navigation OF the st. Lawrence and the ST. John
rivers Third The abolition of the expor, duty on lum-
Der lands OF The United States and n,a,ed down
The 81 John, When these are arranged by treaty. the
leadg natural products Of the provinces and the United
States are to be reeprocay admitted free including fish,
separate arrangement is TO be made with respect 10
lumber, which is 10 be admitted the same terms as ~
may be admitted hereafter into Great Bniain.
fErhaage papsr.