The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-08-05
TIE SCIENTIFIC CONVENTION.

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The Thistesnth Annual Convention OF sa'
Anne rtcan Annexation for the Advancement
SpRIYGFIEID August g. 1859.
Tho American Association for the Advancement O
Science ope.ed its thirteenth annual meeting thu
morning at ten ock, In the City Hail. This little city
all ssos with excitement. The hotels already
crowded Tue Msasasoit House is unc0mortably flied
and the proprietor-Mr. L. Chspn-is bringing cots
anc every other thing else in the shape Of bSd into
QUESTION; but still members and their friends from al
parts Of the Union continue to arrive by train
Professors are numerous, among whom l SEQ Prof
Bachs, Of the Coast Survey, Washington; Prof Gil
Lespe Union College, Prof Lowering, permanent secre
tary Of ae Asso,iaton Prof Henry OF the Smithsonian
Insttue Prof stephen Alexander OF Princeton Presl-
dent Of che Association; Prof Pierce of Connecticut;
Prof Gould, Of Washington; Prof.. Colin Of Annapolis,
No., ana Prof. Gibbs, OF Washington; Prof CarweI Of
Providence, I Prof Le Coute, Of Charleston, S. c.;
Prof Q, LOOMS, Of New York, besides any number
D. DIS and NJ DIS
Among tte first, the Rev Thomas Hill. Of walthsm
MASS and the Ay. Dr. Duflss, Of DsrSit, Mich, and
Or ina a. s y ETyS, q sd rh,ad d:
and Mrs Lincoln lao pa Vi Baltimore. Gov. Mos aa and
lady and Gov Banks afs expected day.
O'Clock Til on. p NJ when the mempsrs uaioas for DIM ~
ner, and from four IN the afternoon till The large
room n N me CRY Hail. presenting very nno spoearancs
beautiful floor and handsomely panied yale ana ceing
Is used a. general assembly, while several other smaller
rooms are occupied BY special committees.
This morning the exercises opened with prayer by the
Rev. GEO IpE-Professor Stephen Alexa nder in the
s :.
association, Professor ALEXANDER aenvereo ne ionow
address.
PROFESSOR ALExANpga's ADDRESS.
FELLOW hEMBERs or THE ASliucAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE
ADVANCEMENT OF SlrscE:-
Entertsir,,g as beneye do, no other than just e.
umate I'll that would DO appropriate In your presiding
officer, YOU Will pardon when say THAI II with an
upsgped self dstrust that enter upon the discharge of
tho duties 90 1hsa you invited me, being those
OF apcetiQn which would not have sought bus which
regarding testimonial, at once OF your confidence
and your kDonets-I have yet felt to be one which
might not, ought not, 10 shin. In the saxercise OF
an earliest reciprocal feeling relying implicitly on that
ssuas kindness and confidence, sha. oIer no apology
IN aQvBnce for the manner 10 which may dis
charge tue duties OF the chair, though 10 the fullest
exteht sensible Of no. often NAV peed sour indulgence
The American Association for the Advancement OF Sci
ahce-nvned and encouraged though ifs members we're
by all that bad preceded twas Yet entered upon with
udicious CAUTION as expert ment; but II has be-
nenty worthy are me objects which il contempls,es,
and worthiiy should they be pursued With a unity OF
feeling and Of purpose akin sincerity earncstness to
tina; experienced by children Who hand in hand aud
shoulder 70 shoulder, perrsing, in our case
reverently peruspg the peses of the Sans book.
Nay more; this Of feeling, OF purpose aud Of
action too even vital as respects efficient progress at
ALL in the hEmsn system, the nerve OF sensoiy is
of voluntary motion, tnst either Inflammation
paral OF would almost Of course be fatal 10 ell
that Is ether durable useful in the other; and az
withs conversely appropriate activity is Itself ndca-
tive Of quick vitality, the origin and vertsbe pro-
Rress Of All associated BODY sucn as this are themselves
che index and the Of BY mpathe.ic operation.
While in the tue providence OF God 30 many Of
permitted 10 assemble here 10 day. some, since
last meeting have ceased to be numbered with the
living; first among Them in the order of time
OF our venerable members-ore whose devotion 70
the great object Of began science
this country had fully asserted itself, and CO operation
such ne now have it, was comparatively unknown.
Yet no history OF chemistry at least could be regarded al
compete which should fail due honor to the
genius and early abors Of Dr. Robert Hare. But not
alone TO- mas cause 70 mourn
had attained To age which would ennte hum to the
eptbet Of venerable though frequently threatened with
to the limit when he ceased to be among living
the eye Of William Cranch Bond was NO: dim nor hB natu
raj force abated. The memory OF his ingenuity and his
discoveries furnish him with epaph always readable
and always read. Almost at the moment OF our meeting,
college has brought 70 mind the oas which that institution
has sustained in the decease OF Prof. Ira Young who
elected at seventh meeting and has ss other times
been present and assisted IA deliberations And oh!
miss wlthA the cordial grasp and friendly greeting
OF Prof. benson Omssed, best esteemed ana lovei
by those who knew him best. We must be betrayed
into bis eulogy, which belongs not to us TO utter; ye
assembled are at this very seasoneven here and
movemen, toward q regular and extended observs
ton Of the periodic eeors, derived from him its pro-
jectie force In our annual catalogue Of members the
fatal aserisk preaxed TO yet two other nsee-that Of
meeting. and Lieutenant R. xp CstesSy Jones, Of
movai Of the dosd imposes oblqa,ions to united
and vigorous effort the part Of those who survive
Under every have reason to congratu ate one
another our place OF meeting. What wonder that
needed second invitation 10 induce us to select such
place this; while at the same time remembered as
we ought how Springfield invited US no three years ago.
And even now arriving do in obedience TO our own
motion We find that the citizens Of Springfield, with
courtesy and kindness which their best PRAISE
stand ready welcomen the person OF their most ap
proprate Representatives. welcome from which will no
After the applause of the assembly hsd subsidized the
Mayor of Springfield, the Hon. WILLIAM B CALHOUN, rose
and delivered the following welcome 70 the men Of Sci
ence:-
MAYOR CALHoUN's ADDRESS,
Mr.. PRESIDENT GENTLEMEN AMERICAN ASS0CIA
TON FOR TBE ApyANcEMEST OF SCENcE-In behalf of the
government and citizens of Springfield have the honor
and pleasure Of bidding you welcome on this the occasion
your annual meeting The invitation TO pass the week,
which you devote az body TO the claims OF science, In
this comparative retirement in the valley Of the Connect
city Of former year. they honored themselves by thus
honorng you and through the cause Of science The
present city respond fully and cordially to the
wishes the purposes and salutatons Of their predeces
We bid you welcome because we know and see, and
feei the importance Of science ana Of al gool learning
cs devoted distinctly and to the promotion
OF science aside from those schools in which, throughout
all the accustomed gradaions, youth are trained to
that mental culture which our laws so happily require
But have here very largely the fruits the practical
applications Of sciencen that large body OF Intelligent
mechanics and artisans Of various clasees who, you
shall have leisure to examine their works, will be
reminded by you Of the great principles developed
by yourselves aud your coadjutors, which their
beautiful and finished products depend. We welcome
you because We desire 70 eeze this occasion and all
occasions TO renew ieaty to the great purposes
OF the men TO whom we owe our origin. They placed
religion frst-beesed be their memory that they did
But they made all SCIENCE all knowledge the object Of
their unceasing devotion and unwearied Efforts We hail
the advent Of this association amongst us, because
desire 70 be drawn of from schemes and exhibitions,
merely mainly Of sensual material kind, to auch
make man, the immortal spirit, prominent and preem
neDt. We are reminded TOO, Of the obligations devoviug
upon us by tho provisions Of constitutional charter
which declares II TO be "dpy" $50 cheri the interests
OF literature and the scnces TO encourage private soce
ties and public institutions promote agriculture arts
sciences, commerce. manufactures and natural history
of the country to countenance and ncucate the prnc
pies Of humanity and general benevoleuce, public and
private charity industry and rugaity honesty and
quality sincerity, good hurnor aud all social aeotons aud
how intimately and inaisosubly these noble re-