The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-06

ONE causes cor d nth the formation OF the rocks,
or with the Changes IN chemical enAISs'es s.s a ICY
therefore pst ssts OF lead and iron were present
in the ocean and possible that tney nave oeen pre-
ne Mt ever aimee the deposition Of the frss sedmenAxy
srats Although concentrated IN larger quantity IN the
region in question than perhaps IN other districts
However metals were deposited IN the form OF sui
nhnres and in that form only, for have shown that
The ccubnaton Of the metal with sulphur was In all
easel il lead region, the only one originally depo
sted suphuretted hydrogen the only agent capable
Of precpitating the metals from their solution in the
Professors RoGRs and BLAKE favored the gneous theo
OF deposits and the latter cited several facts IN proof
OF his views
Professor AaAsuz then addressed the section on the
scum Of comparative zoology a. Cambridge. He began
by explaining the nature and Of a museum Of the
extent Of the one proposed and said that was intended
TO exhibit the progress and condition OF science, and
therefore its arrangements should be conducted upon
strictly scientific principles and by the aid Of modern art
His experience had taught him that his mode of
rangemcnts correeponded exactly with the insight of
things which he had gained during his aborous nyesti-
cations He alluded TO the fact that eighteen months ago
Francis Gray eminent citizen Of Boston, gave $50 600
for the purpose Of founding geological museum az Cam
bridge This had been found TO be insufficient for
the necessities Of such institution, and subscription
List was accordingly opened in Boston for the pur-
pose Of raising additional funds with which 20 prosecute
the enterprise, and he was happy % say that IN conpa
added TO the 600 given by Mr. Gray subsequently the
legislature State made Of 900
the purpose, which sweed the whole amount to
1925 600 With this fund TO begin with he would be able
to give his plans indefinite extension and he hoped
assist in forming museum which viii be by
any in the world. tenth part Of the building has
already been erected and many OF the sections arranged
The principal study TO which the museum would be devo-
brdHand insect would be 80 exhibited simplify the
science 70 the inquirer He thought that the methods
in for the arrangement OF museums was singular
y unfortunate The modes now used antiquated and
reard rather than assist the advancement OF the science
he led TO the changes which he proposed to make
by the following reasone:-That the might show
what science had accomplished in the past and what it is
performing and also TO demonstrate the afnitics
which exit between the various sciences, ne
In Paris and the British Museum in London
where the galleries extend for fully a mile, and
mens served confuse than TO help the research
of the student The question the adoption Of the best
be not of those who desired to cast away vaiu
able collections which had been brought together In many
years-to tear down rather than To build up-he would
his best efforts for the advancement OF general Sci
ence. Everybody Of the plan Of governing
these but he would take care to have 30
ranged that the entrance department there shall
sides Of the museum should exhibit the four grand di
visions of the animal kingdom, the articulated,
have specimens Of every animal in the world arranged
according to their geographical distinctions as well as
representations Of the animals which have lived in ages
past fossils &c He the opinion that prospects
very encouraging Means were flowing In as fast as he
could consistently expcnd hem and the museum already
stood In about the ninth rank among similar institutions
in the world The British Museum has about 100 dne
rent varieties Of animals, the Jardn des Plants, 000
specimens The remarks of Professor Agassz were re-
ceived with much appreciation
paper was read on the Geology Of Western Ameri-
lion Of the surface Of the northern portion Of the cont
nen but did not contain any peculiar features Of novelty
The paper also alluded 70 the appearances Of the land in
New Mexico.
The section then adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION. H.
SECTION A.
C. smallwood of Canada west the solar Eclipse OF
July, 1860" he paper interesting not from the ad
Of any theory, but for the valuable inor-
conveyed and the collection reliable observa
lions made during the eclipse
Prof e. B. HuST gave description of new portable
Golfer dam for foundations under water The peculiar
features Of this invention is 10 the Of pllable and
pene.rabe coating IN the place OF pudding The arrange
ment Of the frame similar to the adaptation Of the
ordinary Golfer dams II lie also considered superior be.
cause it may easily be taken 10 pieces.
The section then adjourned.
srcuoS n.
Prof. BLAZE made some remarks the distribution OF
gold IN veins, with notes upon remarkable gold speci
mems from Georgia.
Theological Value Of the Initial Faculty in Relation
70 the characteristics and Ancier. and Modern American
Race
FOURTH DAY.
NEWPORT, Argus, 1, 1850.
Tie ASSOCIATION met at ten O'Clock this morning when
the hall crowded to by ladies aud gentlemen
Among the latter the Hon. Stephen A. Douglas and
Mr. ogden, Of New York.
There having been three or four papers left over from
the programme Of section yesterday which had nc,
been announced for discussion IN general session.
Ut ho's Vi b'hore, are" attention 10 the iact, and
elected the Charmans decision, who said that the de-
cr,as parers opla ah nreceaepce nj thu nroc,a,,o 81
Lhe day.
Dr. BARREI complained that two papers sent in by him
tsA been entirely uorlected lie was s.rveA tho s.o
vav Al snrirgeeld last wear we '""'
Rvled on, az order
The following gentlemen were elected associate mem,
ers.samvel Miller az Roches,er ara mr. rsho1 I-rhs
M New YORK f'
Ar,bnr W Wyish, az Nav paren. pohor, II r.rnh.o,
NJ pbaSelnha. n No Wiz q Morgan ~ p.i,i,ara ~,
Tbos ID King OF Montreal we're unanimousIy Elected
! ar eral members ~
Mrs Dr Howe son, IN le,,ar ,nv,s the ,,ev0ta-s 81
The associaton 10 xisit Tswton "a Vsiieven unrday go
ms 10 tase Tea '' ~ ' WV"
en motion ~ Predecessor poox,s ,h. rvi,s,,on ,..s ~
ceniaS '' ' A~'" W." ~
IA VAS resolved thai there he No afsrroor s.sso A.,
av 10 si1oyr Tho ,rsnhc,s 70 ,,con, ,so ir,.,s,S