The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-04
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AMERICAS ScIExrIFrc CoSvESTIos.-Tbe convention
assembled yesterday morning at 10 ocockPresdent Dams
in the chair.
The association separated into three sections.
The following papers read and discussed:
"The astronomical expedition to Chill BY Lieut.. J. M
Glliss, u. s. n.
Abstract Of paper on the tidal Of Long Island
and aPproAches from observations in oonneron with the
United States Coast Survey BY Charles A. Sehott;
'cloverden Observatory and the Shelby College Ken
tueky) equatorial BY B. A. Gould, jr, and Joseph Win
Description Of the United States Coast Survey apparatus
for measuring base lines BY Lieut.. E. b. Hunt, u s. A.
"on instrument for facilitating the projection q
great circle routes in charts and finding by inspection the
course and distance. BY Prot. w. Chsuvenet.
on the meteorological phenomena observed at various
points the boundary Survey. BY Marine T. w. Chsnd-
Ter, tto be read by Maj w II Emory
. A theory Of storms. By i. Bassnet-
''on the basin Of the Atlantic: BY Lieut. NJ = MAury
:, On the transparency OF the ocean by oomm@hoei
On the geology Of the Lower Rio Bravo. BY Arthur
Some for supectng the Mobilian language 70
spoken along the southeastern shores Of North
America in the first half OF the 10th century by bucng
ham Smith"
The general convention reunited hslpast O'Clock
The committee on reported several amend
rnenr for the consideration Of the next convention.
The committee Mitnhers astronomical apparatus re-
ported memorial TO Congress praying appropriation to
enable him 70 complete his invention
The committee to memorabilia Congress the geogrsphi
surveys Of the States reported that the memorial bad
been placed in hands Of the Hon. Edward Everett
The committee on eclipse reported that they had requested
copy Of Professor exanders paper for publication and
general distribution
The following resolutions offered and adopted
Rped That this desire express their deer
and admiration for the bersy and real for
Of the CHILEAN government, manifested in the
Enlistment Of National Observatory and In sending OBJ
and observe the solar eclipse
Of November So 1885, and earnestly desire that its noble
ample may not be without il effect upon other nations
orra That association have been grat6ed with their
reception at the capital Of the country and viii long cherish
grateful remembrance Of the citizens Of Washington
Resorc That hearty thanks of the association be
dered President Of the United States and the members
the cabinet and TO the officers Of the and for
the courtesy and kindness extended by them the aoca
ton.
Resolutions were also adopted expressive Of thanks
local committee TO authorities Of Alexandria, the
president and professors Of Georgetown College tine
tary Of the Smithsonian Institute the officers Of the Ma
Observatory the directors Of the Orange and Alex
spdra Railroad Company the directors Of the New York
Crystal Palace and 10 the officers Of the different railroad
companies for kind cvcs and facilities extended to the
association.
The association then adjourned, in Providence
Rhode leland, the third "Wednesday in August, 1855
This inadequate report closes notices Of the proceed
ings Of this scientific body Upon parting with the delegates
win embrace the occasion say that they made most
favorable impression upon the people Of the Metropolitan city
ard doubt that their deliberations and discussions
impaired much valuable knowledge those who attended
their daily convocstions We wish the delegates safe
turn 20 their respective places Of sbode.
Mos1r Avn Yrw ouLrAxs xsu-povrr-The veteran
Captain James L. Day has again secured the contract for
thu. important route, and twhai remarkably he had no
competitor The for the service thirty FIVE thousand
dollars.
Hos. JoHs RorrrSs, u.s., or PtrSsvrv.xrA.--A nun
Der 81 the clerks serving IN the different departments o. the
government waited upon this gentleman Monday at, and
handsomely made their Acknowledgements for his kind zeal
and successful aid in obtaining advance Of their sails