The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-07
THE CLOSE or TIE PROCEEDINGS,
&c, &C., &c.
Our Special correspondence.


zipg were read. one cf these, ough 70 say
view Of a geological map u the United states, pab-
hshed in France by jules Marco1, who il seems mas
bunGered terribly, for the which Mr. Secretary
has been impelle6 10 cbastse him. Geologists and
others viii therefore take that they ought not TO
buy jules MARQUIS map aud French subscribers
viii be 50 good Gnd this Mr. Maroon, and ask
MIN what did he mean by traducing the geological cha
Of country Let him be told lis iact as be
would lay hinzeI.
COMETS
Notice beg OF you, Prot Aexander's new theory Of
comets which he developed Yesterday in the Senate
Chamber BE supposes their luminosity TO arise from
electricity of the Prof Alexander that spare,
cadsverous, very small man, il certainly
Of tie bodest Of observers and theorists in this
rection, well one OF the most eloquent speak
ers. Prof. Pierce hkenei him, The other day,
10 Keper and said that he would have been Keper If
Kepler had net been. The compliment far
more exaggerated, much on the mutual admiration
principle you m ght imagine Since we have been here
Prof. Alexander has presented papers the moon
the asteroids nebular hypothesis aud comets
anc all have been the best papers presented these
subjects respectively. Even Mitchell Of Cincinnati has
almost been left in the back ground though he IS prooa
bly,, the greater astronomer. Prof. Peters, the Dane
who, with Dr. Gould, is to have the management and
present Of the Meridian Circle has already
read paper his comet and to have read
another this merning, two Of the older comets But
his duties in with the Observatory, obHge
him to absent himself so the remains till next
year Another psper, which also remains over, is
by Or. Brunrow, OF Anapa, the asteroids This would
have useful and interesting communication and
therefore send you abstract Of for publication.
Prof olmstead, Of New Haven, presented a paper
on a meteor, which appeared the sth OF July
last and took tha. occasion TO review the subject
OF meteoroogy generally. Ioa have in the report
a sketch Of hts remarks which think you will and in
teres,ing. Il has always seemed 10 singular that
considering the humber Of aerolites which fall tue
earth-two per day, in round numbers, according to
Humboldt-so few accidents should occur. No 4OQ0t
the PROPORTION OF unoccupea space 10 space tat ia occu
pied but the other hand, believe there
is but well authenticated case Of loss q life il modern
times by the fall Of "thrnderbot' which vas that Of
q priest in Italy, which occurred IL tie last CENTURY
Professor Omsted reversed by Nr. Vaughan, who
seemingly, has mistaken the Association Tor AZ elemen
ty school Of science anf has come here 10 be Educated
In another portion OF this paper you will end sketch
Of Dr. Websters remarks on tie yellow fever at Ports
mouth viewed 10 connection with atmospheric phenone-
Dr. Weba,eT exhibited map which certain lines,
graduated according 10 gwen scale Indicated the state
Of the atmosp here that OF temperature the
tent Of mortality prevailing at the tine. Dr. Webster
laws can be eyolved from the facts he recorded
the same time. now that some people are AFRAID
Of yellow fever in, IN New . York i may oe vel
q measure with the tcmpereure-Ihat il TO say, was
heaviest on he hottest aea gssi' q s6s s ssys
ged Dy atno- pheric pressure refer
you the brief sbsrac; OF Or. Weosters rsmsrks for
further Information.
most important paper was read yesterday by Prot.
Henry Of the Smithsonian, the phenomena Of the ds
charge Of animal electricity. You have presume, plo
lshed entire as IKE pro. Herr ioImSr paper, !
others There is another reasoa why should see toe
light At the present time Some @ III most eminent
men science Europe engaged IN investiga
ting the very same electrical phenomena; they will ~
doubt 10 the conclusion the Smithsonian
Professor, Ne well tLat we be not accused Of stealing
their thunder.
Several papers have been read by this gentleman during
the session you have published abstracts Of the hef
among them. A. the Association meets next year
in Montreal where Mr Hunt will necessarily Egure
OF the hosts, think well TO state that be u
native OF Connecticut, and pupil q our venerable 81
survey Of Canada he obtain the assistance
Of hrst rate man. who was native Of the continent on
the o. his advisers here he scared the
services OF Mr. Hunt who became, and has siace
continued 10 be, attached to the survey He has written
largely In SlhDGn's Journal the Iondon Philosophtsi
Mo0ortns aud other scientific period ,as subjects
connected with bis peculiar labors and also
mineral chem'ry and bias had the satisfaction OF seeing
his chemical theories sustained By the highest au;hor
ties both sides the Nr. HGnt 70 PARIS
o. the Commissioners Of the Exhibition, %
the international jury. and received from the Emperor
the ribbon of Legion of Honor, which be We
has lately been appointed TO proiessorshp 10 the Cal
yersite Laval, at Quebec
roRxs
will only Just draw attention 10 Mr. Rcdacd's papers
on storm. aha yIhosns They we're heard With 10
and we're quite worthy o. tie reputation Of the eminent
sapdnf who delivered thcm.
MYTHOLOGY.
This you are sware Professor Agassz' section;
but unhappy for is interest he announced privately
yesterday tnat he must withdraw and coe his thoughts
FOR the GRAFTON he deliver the Inauguration or
Geological Hall The heat and burden Of the day were,
therefore borne by Prof wilson Of Canada VINO made
prove that the anaoges discovered bet
OF the arts Of the American Indians and those Of certa
aborg nal European nations cid bot necessarily imply
" n
dicsons Of human instinct The Professor
70 dec ARE that he was OF the opinion that The human n
and indvhiole. Unlike some Of hts confreres,
however he did no, forciby bring into collision
with revelation, and then suty the latter deny tue
between them. He wisely took the ground that when
we found discrepancy between the two, tns proper
70 pursue 70 prosecute our investigations "
gorousy and honestly, 10 the hope tina, greater know
ledge would lead 10 reconciliation and 10 the meantime
fsesor wilson clergyman wish al Of bis cloth we're
rs sensible and enlightened 10 the aosense OF Agassz
%pSs.on u e7 w we're m, o ~
than scientific chars@er IT. Giooon. Prof Hsldeman
ehcting any new facts Of Importance.
MORE RrNC
Dr. Hsmlin q Maine, read another paper the
dnavians which was interesting and Instructive Ton
have laid tbeiore your readers There nothing think
which ought 10 excite interest IN connection with
American archaeology than these confused tracei ~
events. nearly hidden ~ The dark waves or me No
who has read Ionzelows tsteak, speak, thou fear
ful guest ~ fail 10 be struck WITH them 70 desire
20 know more Rmore can be discovered. A sompumea,
IL due 70 Dr Hsmn for the light he has thrown on IA.
subject lie young man Of great promise.
rroFEssoR yIrcHxf. CINCINNATI.
Print, beg, the accompanying memoranda Of sstro.
nomics processes BY Professor Mitchell Of Cincinnati
Not because they will interest your readers AT large
because they will instruct astronomers throughout tbs
world need no, tel you that Professor Mitchell Is real
~ one 0f tie most remarkable o. the cOuntryto
use phrase which hate aUne compels me 70
employ pupil 81 the West Point Academy,
ne et tnat M tuition With high honor and became
Astronomical student under Airy the astronomer ROYAL u
ing a3o AMER uayehing through the Continent he re-
turned home, an, ~ bis unaided Efforts AMI great
energy actuay persuaded tic people Of Cucinnst-thas
city whose people sfe supposed think III nothing but
pes-to subscribe the money necessary for an obsorv
tory and complete Jet q admirable instrument. That
consider an immense triumph Mitchell il a short vtrv /
man with hard features and iron gray hair IL =
really great astronomer and not On npv accounts
be Judged by bis popular book on The subject Of al |
nonomy.
THE INAUGURATION.
This ceremony, Of which you bave fuu report els /
where took place Yesterday afternoon and went on re-