The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-27

LOCAL NEWS.
scnsrIfio oosyEsrios.-The eighth annual meeting Of
the Scientific Association Of the United States
terdsy morning. at Ill O'clock at the Smithsonian Insu
on Inc convention was called 70 order and divine bless
ing asked upon lis proceedings BY the Dr. Bacon
Columbia College, Of New York PRAYER over the chair
taken by Professor j. ID. Dana OF Yale College, who
had been appointed president present year Upon Ia
king the ehar Professor Dana delivered the following ad-
dress:
Gentlemen OF the Association In taking th, Mace with
which you hsts honored permit 70 alude briefly
one or two o. he objects which have brought together
One great end as proclaimed in the Of the
tion Is the advancement Of science which implies that we
are not 70 delay aggshly or ignoranty old aets"
put earnestly 70 Bather In the that facts be
ephemera which the passerby win dsspate but sure
eternal aets as enduring adaman that shall give sody
increasing extent and beauty TO the edce of truth Such
facts are best welcome when least
nearly as may be Of the rubbish Of words They reach
their ultimate END when clear insight into principles ena
bes the philosopher to point place in the sub
lime system Of nature thereby to exa knowledge of its
But there another prominent object in view IN this an
naal meeting Is the cultivation Of good feeling, kindly
ana sympathy among the lovers of
land that with aim before ustruh and not sef 81 The
o rejoicing in sae sy 90 sss for ar
light we may each receive This end alone Accomplished
Il Boh aars been ssnd1n proa But with
long this gathering in Washington in and may such be
The following are the names OF the officer. Of mo
ton:
President d. Dana, Of New Haven general secretary
Professor j. Lawrence Smith, of Lousye treasurer Dr.
A. L. Elwyn of Philadelphia; permanent secretary Prof
J. lowering, Of Cambridge
Standng Professor b. Pierce Professor S. F.
nArd Professor Dana Professor j. L." .o"~s e-...,
Bachs Professor John lie Conte Professor p Kurtand
Pro lessor W. Gibbs, Professor b. Simsn IT, Professor j.
w. naiey.
report received from the above committee respect
ing the order OF business and ordered be printed for
use Of the delegates.
Various invitations to the association received among
which from the authorities of Georgetown College
visit that institution, and another from the corporation Of
Alexandria, inviting the delegates visit that city their
return from the tomb Of Washington Saturday and par
take of temperance collation..
The convention adjourned o'clock to meet again
at o'clock in the afternoon We cannot with convenience
publish the proceedings OF the afternoon sitting but they
not of striking interest. The convention is
merousy attended by gentlemen eminent for their scientific
attachments from all parts of the country The delegates
however for the part from the northern and eastern
States The casual observer could help noticing
the intelligent and thoughtful Of those who
composed the convention. There also respecta
BILE audience, among which several ladies from dis
lance, as well as many residents Of the city.
GEonaErowsThe election for members of the board of
aldermen Of Georgetown place Of several who recently
signed is to 90 off" to-day The freepen of neigh
boring city have been actively eectioneeng for several
past and the result of today election is looked for with
much interest.
MErHopIsr METROPOLITAN cHuRcHA church edifce, to
be called by this name be erected the southeast
Of ahaf and streets. The inatory steps
have already been taken for its erection The excavations
for the foundations will shortly be made.
FusEnALThe German Yagers paid the last sad Offices of
respect their deceased friend Andrew Stopper, Tues
day afternoon. He inferred with military honors
HppopnoaEThe /" bottles Of theskies' we're uncorked
yesterday afternoon and the rain descended in
About six o'clock however, the with his wonted
plenor and the ndomtable Franconi rallied troupe for
the evening exhibition The sheltered two or
three thousand persons and the performances superb
The interest taken in the Hppodrome TO
rather than flag The bill for this evening
one
Col. GEO. WALTON, ALABANA.-Wc are pleased to
learn that the health Of this gentleman nearly restored
LroHr-rIsoEaED oNEs.-The lght-fngered gentry have
been actively engaged in their nefarious pursuit North
Liberties during the last three Coats ladies
dwellings at heupper end Of llth broad day light
The police o N the alert.
Cry PosT 0rrcEThe clerks employed in the City Post
Office have, learn prepared memorial To Congress
humby praying for increase of their which
will probably be presented to-day The duties performed by
the employees Of this office the responsible char
acter requiring high capacity and integrity
and these gentlemen nadequatey paid than any
other officers of the government.
FisH.-Shad and herring in brisk demand at Alex
andria yesterday There a tolerable supply shad
brought 50 to $40 per hundred and herring Sc to 81 per
thousand.