, 1862-06-18

The regular monthly meeting Of the Histor-
lcal Society vas held last evening at the resi-
dence Of E. B. McCagg, Esq, the President,
". L. NewberTy, Esq, In the chair. The
meeting #as well attended and one Of unusual
interest.
The Secretary reported the following addi-
tions to the society's collections during the
past two months: Books, 512; pamphlets,
1887; old newspapers, 20; newspaper files,
q; files Of periodicals, 10; manuscripts, IS;
charts, 4; prints, 10; cabinet, 4; collections
Of miscellanies, 8; total, 1880. The extent
and value Of these additions can be imperfect
II described. They include munifcent gift
Of near 400 bound volumes from the United
States Government, valued at s., 900, and Ee-
cured By the gen erous Intervention Of Hon. I.
N. Arnold. Also rare Geographical Ency-
clopedia in German, composed Of thirteen
volumes folio, once in the possession of the
Monastery Of st. Michae1,'' at Bamberg, in
Germany, whose name is inscribed in the
work, and presented to the Historical Society
By the Iberality Of DR.. J. J. Loscher, Of Mt.
Carmel, Ill A new and original grammar Of
the "selish'' or Flat-head language, by Men-
garini, beautifully printed at the Ct Chamoisy
Press" in New York, vas presented by Rt.
Rev. ]. Duggan, D. D., Bishop Of Chicago.
The additions Of the last two months have
largely consisted Of publications relating to
the war, from Hon f. Binney and the socie-
ty Of Friends of Philadelphia, Hon s. 8. Mich
o1as Of Louisville, and others, together with
many manuscript materials, from rebel
sources, Of lasting historical value. It will
Illustrate the extent Of this society's labors to
state that the contributions were received
from Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut,
New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylga-
MIA, District Of Columbia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Maryland, Virgins, Ken
lucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois and
Canada.
The above reported additions
library in themse1ves-indicate Aourishing
state Of this institution, whose collections are
rapidly outgroWiDg its rooms, and urgently
call for more extended accommodations. The
SocietJ's collections now number nearly
$4,000, and in another month will probably
exceed that number. Their value may be in
ferred from the fact that they are visited with
qualification, and often consulted by persons
representing almost every part Of the civil
lied world, as comprising many things not to
be found elsewhere in this country.
The Secretary reported A. letters received,
aud 1871 written. Communications we're read
from Rabbi B. Fe1scntha1, Of Chicago, relating
to proposed history Of the Jews Of Chicago;
from 8. Hastings Grant, Of New York, re-
specting his proposed photography Of the
war; from PROT. ]. Henry, Of the Smithsonian
Institution, asking contributions in aid Of an
intended history of the ancient mining opera-
tons in the Lake Superior copper regions;
from l.. c. Draper, Of the Wisconsin State
Historical Society, proposing joint action Of
the Historical Societies Of the United States
to secure land grant from the General Coy
crDment in aid Of such Societies.
The Secretary read letter in acknowledge
ment Of favors shown by the Society in the
use OF its collections, &C., and rendering q
sum Of money toward the establishment of a
| permanent fund for the Society's use, promis-
| ing, If accepted for such purposes, a like do
nation semi-annunlly for the ensuing five
years. The donation was cordially accepted
as the commencement Of the proposed fund.
Hon. j. Lothrcp Motley was elected an
honary member Of the society.
Messrs. J. Seammon, ". q. Brown, E..
B. McCagg and Thomas Hoyne, were ap-
| pointed committee to propose amendments
to the constitution, providing for life mem
berships, &C.
| The members present responded literally to
| an appeal to relieve the Indebtedness OF the
society.
The liberal action Of the members, above
referred to, and the fact THAT permanent
fund has been commenced, are indicative that
The Historical Society will soon be on better
footing than heretofore. It is one Of the most
I valuable institutions In our midst, and one
deserving of the most liberal encouragement.
It behooves all who have the welfare Of cur
city at heart to lend It q helping hand.
A SAD AND FATAL. ACCIDENTAL fearful acc
aent occurred Yesterday afternoon, which Resulted
n the death Of Mrs. Mallory, wife Of Lyman a
Mallory, residing On Old street two door1 ~, a
state street. and conductor On the St. Tnu;a uEi
| A1tnu and Chirnoo Rai1ras1 ~ss A4HAAos