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SEEKING NEW xIGHr.
A New q Cosmos !" Association of InteIlec-
tuaI Men.

n New - Cosmos = Assoctu1E0n OIL 1nfelAec-
tuaI Men.
Int spring of 1856 number of highly
cultured gentlemen residing in Jersey City
ard nnoboksH. who are devoted to literary,
artistic and scientific pursuits. organized q
society called "The Cosmos" whose OBJ
jects, as published in their Working
plan." are
(al The free discussion of public. religious
moral Social intellectual and scientific questions
(b) Good fellowship.
tcl Rational relaxation.
Their motto: More light.
Their principles: No machinery. no refresh
ments no intolerance no waste of time, no re-
porters. Each one is expected to do his share and
no more. Each one is cheerfully permitted TO talk
shop, because he knows that best and the other
man doesn't. They don't wish to convince other
fellows SO much as to improve themselves by see
ing how other fellows think. and look at things
This society has met regularly since its
organization, highly interesting essays, adj
dresses nnd discussions having occupied
their time at each meeting. The last as
semblage took place on September 10th, at
the residence cs Rev. Cornelius Brett, pas
tor of the Reformed Church, Bergen ave.,
at which time one Of the most interesting
and learned addresses was delivered by q
gifted member of the legal profession, ex-
Mayor Gilbert Collins, on the subject, Is
the Codifcation Of the Law Practicable
and desirable"
This subject was afterwards discussed
by various members Of the society who
we're present.
The next meeting will be held at the res
idence of Rev. Patrick CorriaSn, Pastor of
the Church of "Our Lady Grace" Hobo
ken, on the 18th, ct which time an Essay
will be delivered by Robert Waters, ESQ.,,
principal of the West Hoboken public
school. The subject of his essay will be,
How work of Genius originates. As
Mr.. Waters occupies deservedly high po-
sition as an author as well as pedagogue
the society will expect o rare treat in lis
tening to his essay.
The subjects proposed for discussion at
future meetings are: The Silver question;
improved methods of Banking; are Ex-
changes desirable and beneficial; latest
theory of Earthquakes; societies for the
protection of Children; the grievance of
the Working Man from his point of view;
the best scheme OF minority representation;
the new international Copyright law: the
conditions of Success in life; Fidelity;
Evolution; the Equality of the sexes; the
Sanitary conditions and necessities of
school houses and school life; the Destiny
of the colored race; the demands of La
Dor; Competitions; Party government;
Church music; the Chinese; thoughts and
figures on the Labor question; shall the
Classics be made elective in the college
curriculum
The officers of this society are Rev. E.
l. Stoddard, president; VIM. H. Newell,
N. d., secretary and treasurer; James
Fleming, Esq, Rev. Patrick Corrigan, VIM.
T. Evans, Esq, executive commttte.
The role of members already admitted
includes many distinguished in their diff
ferent professions as well as those who
have attained prominence in literary and
scientific circles. An association of this
character is calculated to be of great bene-
fit in diffusing new ideas and promulgating
the views of learned men. It fills want
long felt to be necessary in this communi.
ty, and the pleasure and profit derived by
the members at each successive meeting is
an earnest of it's long contin dance.