The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-25

provisioa-saa, the troy pound. was mere piece
and he had every believe was an mac
ourate copy OF the English pound The accurate copy pro-
cured by Mr. Gaatin bad been burnt in the conaagra
ton the House OF Commons, and sd never been re-
placed Congress said this piece Of brass sha be pound
iust al the sailors say-"Make il noon :"
Ir. GusoS remarked that there were other standard
weights besdes-sach were French weight used at the
Mint aud the avoirdupos weight
Col. FOSTER moved that the discussion be poStDOned
and that the papers be read.
Prot BAcITE moved the question be put
The resolution OF pr. Giooon Was accordingly put and
The caAa then introduced the name OF Dr. Batchiord
who, however, could not be found Ia the room
THE CONSTITUTIONAL STRUGGLE.
Professor DEWEY moved that consideration OF the
vsed constitution be the special order OF the day for
Monday morning.
Professor BAcE observed that they would then lose the
whole day Of Monday in discussion.
hENBss proposed that the constitution should be
taken Up al A. NJ, on Monday.
Professor BAcHx thought those who liked constitution
making should not consume the time OF those who pre-
Professor ROGERS said that this was irrelevant The
committee had cuiy to perform, and they would per-
form It. They were not only scientific men, but they
We're associates OF society organized for scientific
poses AL experience shows that tocety prosper
save by adherng 10 the rules Of its constitution 1t
not III matter Of icue that should endeavor
bring back the society to the rules Of its organization
And would excellent thing TO devote one.
three hours the final revision and adjustment OF the
difficulty. For until II adjusted they would lose
hours ard days and years IN ruless discussion. Is
not only lust that il should be attended to- but have
engaged TO attend TO IT, therefore second the motion
and trust that shall be able adopt the draft unan
moy and 10 render the society from any further
Violations OF its constitution.
Professor AGAlz had no wish to trae with the sub
ject AL he would say was that If the meeting the
RAJ meeting fell satisfied that-,he members when as
sem0led, woald unan mousy rasify any constitution
which suited the wishes OF the gentlemen opposite.
Professor ROGERS had doubt but such
the sentiment OF Professor Agasslz. He knew
his generous beart His whole thought and soul
liked on science But e. there was here an undoubtet
difficulty he trusted that Professor A. would not oppose
their settlement OF it, He hoped be would be present
their meeting AMI give them the benefit Of his large wis
Professor AsAssIz would agee to anything SO get
professor BAcax moved the pos.ponement Of the sub
jeo - Monday. He had had hand in the formation OF
the constitution and was dssinterested party TIE
Rogers brother, Professor Henry Rogers He referred
70 Iycergss and the story about his making the Spar
tans swear 10 observe his constitution forever.
Professor Rogers rose and so did several other gentle
men TIE Clair insisted on putting the question.
contest o. moments ensued between the Chair and
Professor Rogers, but the latter gave way last The
question vas put and the discussion postponed b. vote
Another traiag poin, of order arising which the Chair
decided Professor Mitchell appealed from the decision.
The CHAR was sustained BY the house
DR. B-ATcayoRD was then introduced He spoke
follows
Ma PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN OF THE AssocIATyoS-Dr.
Hna Pitcher. OF Detroit TO whom II properly belongs
represent the American Medical Association this
ed assembly regrets exceedingly that unforeseen conn
gences hal occgred prevent being presen, on this
occasion But he cannot regret il much IS do. /
know be expected fully 10 be with you and calculated
much enjoyment and profit while mingang in your de
cason which would have done honor to the body
which be presdes But since the duty very unexpected
fy devoVes upon me. one OF its numblest members, I
will endeavor discharge the best Of my ability. Ia
beha, then, Of the American Medical Association, am
90 tender 70 you the thanks Of that body for the very
lite Invitation extended them through your Local Com
mee % attend this present meeting and TO inform you
thai tie invitation mos cordially septet, and tina.
hearty resounded from every part OF tina, large
ASSEMBLE when the question Of acceptance was takea
And why vas the invitation 50 heartily responded 70, but
because every one present fea glad that there were
others beside themselves bent on the discovery and
elucidaton q truth, Both associations are search
dtioa u race They have other object IN view,
the paths they take 10 Obtain It, con
slider the formation associations OF this character
have gwen greater impetus the progress OF
than aay other which has perhaps been put
ygilapt exercise thousand minds which, bat for
them voud have remained inactive satisfied with the
discharge OF merely routine duties They have enabled
by the personal intercourse they Afford 10
themse elves by Themselves to entire excrs!veness
but by others and thus many learn how much less they
really Know than they thought they did 1ney also
constitute bright the nineteenth century; and if
what they have already accomplished Is earnest OF
WHICH VII cause more asionihment thaa anything which
the present century has yet Witnessed These
cations, vii be perceived differ widely from those Of
Europe the last century nasmuch they open wide
the door OF Emission, that any having offering
10 make car bring IL with his own haads. There
free from grackery. Poverty here Is no BARR r 70
admission i well known that many OF br gh,es;
gems possession Of other gems than thu the
mind 1nless they have one in their better hah 10 lie
Medca! Assoc 0n at Detroit had the honor 1, receive
delegates from tue eanadas and delegation Of more
uooie bearing never gractd assembly You must
allow express my eradication at seeing the
advantage enjoyed by this association likewise. Is not
calculated 10 81 with hope for the future nolwhsand
ing dangers which threaten from the upheavngs
pocal AMI sectional amin osiiies when debers.
which naioaal distinctions State boundaries and geo
graphical divisions are all OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
10 the sole object Of searching amer truth That the
two may always be found 10 harmonic aud
frs,ern my most sincere desire. And now, behalf
Of the body have the honor 10 represent, hereby
tend 10 !ou gentlemen Of the American Association for
the Advance OF science the right hand OF fellowship
assuring you that ve shall ever be found ready, with
head hfs aad hand 10 second any calculated
TO promote the lobe object we all have In view.
GEOLOGIC AL SECTION.
pro'es3, TUonEY took the chair at about quarter past
eleven sud Gated upon Col Foster for bis paper Ths
reDaas o. tie fossil elephant in America"
Fossn rEPHSrs AID xAnopoys
col. Fcsrxa accordingly read a. follows
rue tree position geological series Of the deposits
a Which these remains occur = sun a mootsd poini
the elephant upon the earth was subsequent
p epoch and there are those even who assert tina,
sheir evacoa place since the advent OF
am disposed 10 refer tneir origin 10 far higher
taug the earth tenanted with different forms
sson MAJ W. r5r behoId shall proceed with some
mnute0es = sdcuce the evidence on WIKI THIS opinion
is based, asd 70 the accompaniment o. tne Wi pc
necessay 10 inquire INTO the origin and age Of the super
dc al depos se which these remains are entombtd.
IRON the borders OF the Arctic 70 the limits Of
lat % deg n, meet with sccuniustons OF clay SAM
and grave aters persed bouders norhcrn orgia
aad boC derived IRON great distance 10 the basins
OF The great lakes these deposits consist o. marty cays,
ysriousy co0yea. oyerad By c0urse OF pebbles aud
vaeF worn boulders Infermn gled with these clays
are found the rema ~ OF vegetables consisting FAR
tdeaae5 or and white cedar sumac, pine and Gran
berry tadcat ng the Of subarctc vegetation.
Thus lar throughout the entire area occupied By thcse
deposli- lev remains Of shells have been found; b4
these are or fresh water origin. These materials are
ngea together pe nell, but are more ice
queut.y strrouted In sTataed beds. The bouders o.
cupy particular position, but appear 10 have been de
posted sometimes pom rubble and sometimes on com
minuiet cay
We TOO APT % regard u DRIFT agency Of short
cont and there those who sl mantau that
the materials were distributed by temporary rush Of
the waters but may be presumed that long interval
OF time interviewed between the Grst growing aud plan
ing down OF the rocks and the cessation Of the boulder
transpotsiO which observers have thus FAR faed 10