The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-06
NEW YORK HERALD, MONDAY, AUGUST g. 1860.

ls44 An al n GA results. Each observation was
marked with It's corresponding lunar hour and the hourly
vatous seemed be required 70 bring out the results
satsfAcoEiy Both the east and west reflections well
MARKED those occurring when the moon y east Of the
meridian being greater than those when west From all
the observation the probable Of single computed
value Of the lunar defamation rs II a. The Toronto OBJ
servatiOns gave II 81 from more han twice the number
worthy Of every confidence.
Mr. l. II. BnucocK next read his paper the Geology
Of Rhode Island" The theory Of Mr. Hitchcock, who s
Of the professor Of that name created considerable
discussion, but no satisfactory result.
"hodern Wariare-l@ Science and Art" This was
very lengthy and critically prepared paper by Captain
HUM, who readt before the members oil the
just prior TO their projected visit 10 Fort Adams on the
invitation Of Captain Culum the officer charge. This
fertilization well known as being OF the strongest
and best constructed In this country, occupying a.
does rank second only to Fortress Monroe At Od Point
Comfort. The associations connected with the place
are very interesting, surrounded as they are
with the traditions Of the eventful days Of
Hunt great interest for the members
Of the association and for the numerous company OF vs
ters who were present on the occasion and VINO were a
on the Of visiting the spot Captain Hunt began oy
considering the causes Of which be said we're lodged
deeply nature and human nature 10 be easily erad
Gated The members OF the various sections OF their go
cety learned in the elaborate mechanism OF creation tell
that nature and will be member OF the
Peace Society Why this is OF those har 1, ethical
questions which takes refuge in the cavernous gloom
where the origin Of evil les He then made some very
appro rae general reflections on the late terrific wars in
ores Druscs SYRIA and passed TO consider the
favored position Of own nation, in being spared
the necessity OF %Cg In s.sn w =, ne
blessed with peace that we can wisely assume Tor our
selves perpetual exemption from the evils ofwar. Our
restless energy and national apostleshp Of free in
situations and commercial liberty, together with
etitutiona lack OF national meekness, are elements pro-
life in possible causes Of future quarrel and they can
only be contr oiled In favor Of peace by great habtua
good sense and good feeling Not long since 4 British
peer declared be the most military nation the
earth ndefensve war in resisting foreign INVASION
this would probably found to be after months
of sharp disaster had schooled but he hoped and
believed it quite untrue that we have any such Unsuitable
appetite for that should seek without just
cause But II right 10 be always prepared, and in
order 10 be military education should be greatly
tended knowledge never more truly powerful than
when developed in the conduct of military affairs War
il science which demands all the power Of man and mat
ter The fabrication and service OF It's munitions call for
high order Of special skill He next alluded TO the
great improvements which have been made in the person
mel and ndiere Of Armies IN directive Eer In
ave skill and IN the thorough training OF the rank and
large military establish but should rest exclusively
military education and national preparation The sk
evidence Of what proper organization aud determination
effect. Capt. Hunt then spoke Of military physics
and mechanics. In studying the direct instruments Of
chanism, and projectes Gunpowder now rules as the
autocrat Of projectile forces While nothing may
remed!ed Thus Prombsrt, the best or French ariille
rsts proposed TO guard against magazine explosions
by mixing stored powder with enough OF charcoal just 10
I'll the vods between the grains. Accidental combustion
would not then be explosive but progressive He looked
on this admirable suggestion, and as new secnr-
ties in theee days, when bombshells penetrate
twenty feet into Woolwich Marshes carrying down
charges Of 200 lbs of powder or rhed firearms Capt.
hunt spoke IN high terms, and declared that
other could look science in the face. He next
alluded TO the immense sums expended by Eng
land and France for fortypg their coasts In conclu-
sion he said that siege and harbor warfare win have 10
press into service the intense lights Of modern science
An electric Drummond light arranged TO sweep the sur
rounding ground to show the movements OF vessels,
would convert the night into day Artillery and rifles
with teeecopc sights would then be fixed with
nearly the precision At midnight at MONDAY This
would render night work in the trenches nearly hope
less o. day work has become under the range Of
modern and shells. He concluded his address by
ferrpg 70 the history Of Fort Adams from its design by
General Totsp, and the high Ter OF masonry which 4
was the means OF introducing into the works OF the
country.
Some Interesting discussion ensued after which the
Convention adjourned TO ten O'Clock Monday morning.
The whole company shortly after visited Fort Adams.