ek sa aries . 3H ib nage ene i) 099. dae ; etal ‘ De rrraraa oteEs ase. eS eee Le tanssarehtee atte yet rn frahtes aati boa se 4 ais h * ’ Cus ihe PVRS as peutahoostasngee Wratten Ibi ge i 2 ke ) net Seanpde 4 atthe ite ener: » ate sith peak maki stk Perera greats 3 ate Sosa IS i ek of milters pennant —- EBS Py Rema : ES ; ats ye § aN ook } ing ee 43 atin ad ot soe Saree Scie sharin thied ra 4 Ch ERA 3 } ty \ Raa ae - a EIT rey: ah ae iyo} ne sh otihas tre Ped dehy se le att i PROC. AM. PHIL. SOC. VOL. |, PART I. PLATE I. bye Ry \ \ S20 aS Me ce | } Nr th oe = 4 Sie LOSOPHICAL SOCIE A i \y i Hit o ae i PHI EARLY PROCEEDINGS OF THE AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL — SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, COMPILED By ONE OF THE SECRETARIES, MANUSCRIPT MINUTES OF ITS MEETINGS FROM 1744 To 1888. PHILADELPHIA: . Press or McCarra & Sravety, 237-9 Dock Srreer. 1884. = ake al ait sede Ge wie « On March 16, 1883 (Proc. Vol. XX, p. 649), Prof. J. P. Lesley, the Librarian of the Society, reported that he had completed his manuscript condensed copy of the Proceedings of the Society from 1744, the date of its earliest records, to the last meeting in December, 1837, after which time the Proceedings were regularly printed, the first issue of 1838 being numbered one. From the minutes, which occupy ten - volumes in the handwriting of various distinguished mem- bers of the Society, the manuscript for the printer was arranged by Prof. Lesley according to the system reported by him to the Society (Proceedings Vol. XX, p. 675 et 'seq.), “using a certain number of easily understood contractions, such as Soc., Lib., Don., Com., for Society, Library, Dona- tion, Committee, &c., * * * giving important resolu- tions verbatim, * * * following unusual spellings by the signal (sic).” The importance of the present publication will be still more comprehended when it is realized that these early records have been always exposed to the danger of destruc- tion, most especially by fire, in which case, as no copy of them is known to exist, such a loss to the Society would be irreparable, “Most of the names of noted Philadelphians appear in these minutes as well as many famous men of other por- tions of the United States and of foreign countries. “Not the least important feature of the record is its repre- - (i) ii sentation of the first appearance of potent ideas; the first steps for the improvement of the mechanic arts; the first steps taken in scientific paths; early explorations of the New World, with a pronounced eagerness to import. the faculties of the Old World into it. It is not so much a record of the growth of an American Society as a record of the growth of society in America, and in this sense alone it possesses an extraordinary historical value. * * * The. reader will probably feel what the biologist experiences while spending some hours in watching through his microscope the meta- morphosis of one of the protozoa.” Those great men who sought to promote useful knowl- edge in America wasted no time in futile and objectless researches; it will be noticed that among their earliest endeavors was a plan to construct a canal to connect the waters of the Delaware and Chesapeake bays, and yet another to encourage the growth and manufacture of silk in Pennsylvania, the former not accomplished till over a half century later, the latter only successful within the past decade. The multifarious duties and engagements of Prof. Lesley not permitting him to superintend the printing of the vol- ume which he had prepared, I was requested by the Presi- dent of the Society, Hon. Frederick Fraley, LL.D., to see it through the press, and in so doing I have read and corrected all the proofs, and have prepared the first Index, that of sub- jects ; the second, that of names, was entrusted to the assist- ant to the Librarian, but the work was supervised and the proof read by myself. The publication of these minutes, (to use the language of the Report above referred to,) “it is to be hoped, will give _ @ lively satisfaction to the members of the Society, who ee iii will then for the first time be able to gratify a natural and affectionate curiosity respecting the origin, growth, struggles and labors of the venerable institution to which they belong.” Henry Puriuips, JRr., One of the Secretaries of the A. P. 8. PuHILADELPHIA, November, 1884. PROC. AM, PHIL. SOC. VOL. |, PART I. PLATE Il. PEL VOTTHE PRVETING 66 BOSTON, LETTER OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN RELATING TO THE EARLY ORGANIZATION OF THE AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. : PROCEEDINGS OF THE AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY, HELD AT PHILADELPHIA, FOR PROMOTING USERUL KNOWLEDGE, VOL. I. Part 1. 1744 to 1837. No. 1. [The earliest records of the Society are comprised in a thin volume, bound in half Russia, and marked on the back 1768, the first page of which is occupied by the following letter from Franklin to Mr. Colden. | New York, April 5, 1744. SIR Happening to be in this City about some particular Affairs, I have the Pleasure of receiving yours of the 28th past, here. And can now acquaint you, that the Society, as far as relates to Philadelphia, is actually formed, and has had several Meetings to mutual Satisfaction ;—assoon [sic] as I get home, I shall send you a short Acct. of what has been done and proposed at these meetings. The Members are D*® Thomas Bond, as = Physician M* John Bartram — as — Botanist M* Thomas Godfrey — as — Mathematician M* Saml. Rhodes* — as — Mechanician M* H™ Parsons — as — Geographer D* Phineas Bond as General Nat. Philosopher M" Thos. Hopkinson President M*™ Wm. Coleman ——— Treasurer im F. Secret” To whom the following Members have since been added * Written thus by Franklin. ‘ Rhoads” in the list. PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. i. PRINTED MAY 24, 1883. 1768, 2. viz. M™ Alexander of New York. M*™ Morris (Ch. Justice of the Jerseys). M*™ Home Secretary of D* Mr. Jn® Coxe of Trenton, and M™ Martyn of the same Place.—M" Nicholls tells me of several other Gentlemen of this City that incline to encourage the Thing.— And there are a Number of others in Virginia, Maryland, Carolina, and the New England Colonies who we expect to join us, assoon [sic] as they are acquainted that the Society has begun to form itself. I am, Sir, with much respect Your most hum*® serv* B. FRANKLIN. The Hon® Cadwallader Colden, Esq. [Twenty-four blank pages of a more modern paper are here bound in. Then sidewise is written the following, evi- dently an endorsement on the back of a foolscap document, folded once. | OriaInaAL MINUTES & Erst-* Constitution OF Tue “ AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL Socrery ;” Held at Philadelphia for Promoting Useful Knowledge— [The last two lines carefully erased; and under them, in a different and later handwriting, four lines, thus :] One of the component Societies of the “ American Philosophical Society held at Philadelphia for promoting Use [sic] Knowledge.” [Under all, but written transversely and of a later date:] From January 19. 1768—to Dec. 20. 1768. [* The word jirst has been crossed out,) 3 1768, [The leaf is mounted so as to show the following title in the old handwriting of the former one. } Minute Book OF THE AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY From January 1768. [Then on two pages, facing each other, and in two columns of names on each page, four columns in all] List oF THE AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY When chosen Names Benjamin Franklin Esq", LL.D. William Coleman Esq* M* John Bartram D*® Thos. Bond D*® Phineas Bond Samuel Rhoads. Esq' Rev‘ D* Fra. Alison Nov 1767 D® Will™ Shippen D* Will™ Shippen Jr Declines D*" Cadwalader [sic] Evans M* John Lukens, Surveyor General 1768 M* Philip Syng Jan’y 12% Rev* D« Will® Smith George Bryan Esq? Rev? M™ John Ewing Edw? Shippen jun’ Esq* 19% M* David Rittenhouse M* Hugh Roberts M™ Israel Pemberton James Tilghman Esq? W= Logan Esq? ‘SrA unSeq ‘av[d [8UlslIQ eq} Jopun siequieul plo 1768. 4 Joseph Shippen jun" Esq’ - Joseph Galloway Esq* Tho* Willing Esq? Benjamin Chew Esq? D® Tho* Cadwalader D= Adam Kuhn D* John Redman M* Thomas Pryor *D" Hugh Williamson +John Dickinson Esq’ Hon’ John Penn Esqt mates ‘Hon James Hamilton Esq? } Presidt Feb’y 9% Hon’ William Allen Esq? 96% Lyn Ford Lardner Joseph Richardson Richard Penn = ohn Ross Esq? ohn Allen Andrew Allen James Allen Francis Hopkinson M* Ebenezer Kinnersley M*" Thomas Coombs D" Charles Moore M* John Reynell M* Jonathan Smith Alexander Stedman Esq’ Corresponding members in different Provinces. 1743 Hon '* Cadwalader Colden, New York 1768. | Daniel Dulancey [sic] Esq’ Ma...... t TJany.26% D* Garden, South Carol...... "> D® Lee, Virginia M* Winthrop, Massac...... D* Styles, Connecticu . * Obliterated, nearly, at the bottom of the page, and re-written in the column of dates in other and later handwriting, + Not in the column; but inserted in small hand tn the column of dates, t Paper torn off before pasting to bind. 5 1768. March 9 M* Edward Duffield Samuel Mifflin Esq? M" David Hall, Printer Rev? M*™ Tho* Barton John Kidd Esq* M* Robert Smith, Architect M* Thomas Smith Tho* — Barnsley Esq’ M* Thomas Bond His Excellency W™ Franklin Esq* M*™ W™ West M* Robert Proud Joseph Fox Esq" M" James Dickinson M" John Rhea Tsaac Jones Esq" M™ Rob'* Strettel Jones M” Stephen Watts M”* Samuel Caldwell Edw‘ Shippen Esq’ of Lancaster Tho* McKean Esq’ of Newcastle Rev" M" Richard Peters Rev’ M*™ Jacob Duché John Foxcroft Esq’ M* John Sellers, Surveyor D" Thomas Greeme D" John Kearsley M™ Sam! Purviance jun" 994 *M" Oswell Eve May 18% Rev* M*™ Harding M* Tho Potts M"™ James Wright Alex" Wilcox Esq" M™ Tho* Bradford James Biddle Esq’ * Captain Oswell Eve in the List, published in 1880. 1768. 6 *Rev" M* Bacon ’ Charles Reade Esq" John Gibson Esq* W™ Smith W™ Livingston Esq"* of New York John Morin Scot f Richard Stockton 7 Wm Peartree Smith John Smith - Esq of New Jersey Samuel Smith Joseph Reade. ; Richard Hockley Esq" M* James Davidson Aug’ 18% Hon** M™ Antill of New Jersey - M* W™ Rumsey tM* W® Holiday M* John Davis D* Edw* Holyoke of Massachusetts D" Anderson of Maryland D" Benjamin Gule of Connecticut {D" Sandford of Barbadoes D" Warner of Antigua Oct 18% D" John Denormandie of Bristol Joseph Kirkbride Esq' Bucks Oy. D* P. Burgius, Prof. Nat. Hist. Stockholm Rev* D™ Ch. Magnus Wrangel Christian M°Gee LL.D. of Heidelberg D* Cullen of Edinburgh Monsieur Buffon at Paris Rev! Fred. Farmer, Philad* {After two blank pages, on which the numbers continue, 4 and 5, commence the] * Erased & marked “dead” t This name Is later given as Henry Holiday, on May 18, 1768. t This name ts given later, on August 16, 1763, as Sandiford, Nh ee January. T ; 1768. MINUTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE AMERICAN PHILOSOPHI- CAL SocrEety. [This heading runs over two pages. | 1768, Jany.19. Meeting at M: Byrne’s. Present: Shippen, T. Bond, P. Bond, Syng, D™ Smith, Rhoads, Bryan, Ewing, and D™ Shippen Jr. “ Agreed to make an addition this [Tuesday] night to the number of our members . . . by the unanimous vote of all present, leaving the rule for future elections to be settled at next meeting.” Chosen: Rittenhouse, Roberts, I. Pemberton, Tilghman, Logan, Jos. Shippen Jr. Galloway, Willing, Chew, Esq™; Drs. Cadwalader, Redman, Kuhn; Messrs. J. Pemberton, Pryor, Williamson; & J. Dickinson, Esq" Bond, Smith & Shippen, made a committee to request the governor [John Penn] to become Patron; and Hamilton & Allen to become members; “if they accept of this request, they be considered as chosen this night.” Bond, Rhoads, Smith & Ewing; “to revise and print off one hundred copies of the Original Plan . . . for the use of the members.” 1768, Jan. 26. Meeting at the Indian Queen. Present: Syng, Galloway, P. Bond, Tilghman, Jos. Ship- pen, Kuhn, T. Bond, Cadwalader, Shippen, Shippen Jun. Pryor, D" Smith, Ewing, E. Shippen & Williamson. Committee report that the governor & other two gentle- men “were pleased in a very polite manner to accept the proposal of the Society.” ‘‘The question being put—‘ How many members being met (either by regular notice or adjournment) should have power to chuse [sic] new members, make rules, or dispose of any part of the Society’s stock?’ ‘‘It was unanimously agreed—That Twelve members being thus met, or any larger number, Two Thirds of the whole shall have power to pro- ceed and to do any part or parts of the business aforesaid. ‘‘But that when any new member is to be chosen after this night, he February. 8 1768. shall be proposed at one meeting, and voted for by Ballot at the next ensuing meeting, if a sufficient number... . be convened... . it be [ing] inserted in the notices that this is to be part of the business of the meeting.”’ Chosen: Kinnersley, Moore, Reynall, Lardner, Richard- son, R. Penn, Ross, A. Allen, T. Coombs, Jas. Allen, Jon. Smith, J. Allen, Hopkinson, Stedman, Dulaney (Md.), Lee (Va.), Garden (S. C.), Stiles (R. I.), Wintrop [sic] of New Cambridge, Mass. “ Agreed that an application be made to the governor by M* Secy. Shippen, and to the Trustees of the State House, by M* Galloway, for the use of the Council Chamber, to hold our subsequent meetings in; and also... to the Trustees of the College by ... members .. . connected with the College, to have the use of the House and Apparatus, when the Society chuse [sic] to meet there, or to have any experi- ments performed before them.” Next meeting to be in the Council Chamber (if . . . ) on Tuesday, 6 P. M. for election of officers; notice to be given by D T. Bond. 1768. Feby. 2. Meeting at the State House. naesthe — James Hamilton Esq', D" Cadwalader, M" James Allen, in the on, Mr Tilghman, D* Alison, M™ Kinnersley, D" Smith, D"-Ship- members pen jur. Mt: Rhoads, M'- Bryan, M™ Joseph Shippen, D™ Thos. ea.” Bond, M*™ Willing, M* Ewing. D* Shippen, D™ Ph. Bond, M* Pryor, M* Israel Pemberton, M"™ Syng, M™ Combes, D* Williamson & M* Jonathan Smith. “The following Paper from sandry Gentlemen of this Cily was read, viz. ‘‘A Society having subsisted for some time in this City under the name of the American [*] Society held at Philadelphia for promoting and pro- pagating useful Knowledge, whose Views have been nearly the same with those which are published of the American Philosophical Society, and it being judged that the Ends proposed by both could be carried on with more advantage to the Public if an Union could take Place between them, it is proposed that such Union may take place— * Here the word * Philosophical " was written and then erased, February. 9 1768. “ With which Paper the following List of their Names was sent viz. “Charles Thompson, Edmund Physick, Isaac Paschal, John Morgan, Samuel Powel, Joseph Paschal, Owen Bid- dle, Clement Biddle, Wm. Bettle, Isaac Bartram, Moses Bar- tram, John Dickinson, Cadwalader Evans, Nicholas Waln, Benjamin Davis, John Lukens, Thomas Mifflin, David Evans and James Pearson; and Corresponding members David Rittenhouse, Wm. Henry of Lancaster, Wm. John- son of Carolina and Sam' Bard of New York— “On perusal of this paper, signifying the Desire of those Gentlemen of uniting our common Design for the more effect- ually promoting useful Knowledge——it was resolved— “That they be introduced among us by Election ; and, on this Oc- casion, to dispense with that Part of Rule made at the last meeting for members, which requires their being proposed at a previous meeting, and the List of their Names being read to the Society, it wasagreed to proceed immediately to ballot for them, and they were accordingly chosen agree- able to said List-—— “ N. B. M™ Dickinson, M" Lukens, Charles Thompson and D* Evans, having been formerly chosen in this Society are left at Liberty to come in on this, or their former Election ; and M* Rittenhouse being only an honorary member in the above List and being a regular member of this Society, and having by Letter signified his Desire of joining it any Elec- tion of Him was thought unnecessary.” Bond & Smith, a Committee “to let the Gentlemen of the American Society know”... . D* Bond reported that the Governor consented to the use of the Council Chamber and that M*- Galloway had obtained the like consent of the Trustees of the State House. “ Agreed to meet next Tuesday at 6 o’clock at the State House for the election of Officers ; and that notice,” &e. 1768, Feb’y 9. Meeting at the State House. Present : Stedman, D™ Shippen jun. Syng, D™ Alison, Jos. Shippen, Williamson, D. Smith, D™ T. Bond, Willing, D™ February. 10 1768. Shippen, Redman, Jon. Smith, Pryor, Erving, Kinnersley, Combes, Cadwalader. Bond & Smith, reported that “the Gentlemen of the American Society” had requested a copy of the minutes, and had rec* it with the following letter, viz. **Gent. According to our Promise we send you the Minute, tho’ we believe our Authority was only to read it to you, but not to copy it, because it was drawn up in Haste, and is not revised by any Order of the Society. However we give it, in Trust that you will not think it proper to enter on your Books, till it is entered on ours ; for that might occasion Difficulty in making any alteration, should any be judged expedient by you and us. —We have only to add that everything respecting you was conducted with the greatest marks of Regard; and that the same good Disposition appeared among our members which your Paper declares of yours, for uniting our common Design, for the advancement of Useful Knowledge. “Tt was agreed among us not to admit any new Proposal of Members, besides yours, at our last Meeting, nor to proceed to the Election of Offi- cers, which was to have been the Business of that Night, but to postpone this and every other Matter till next Tuesday, when you have an opportunity of being present to give your Votes and Advice. We are, with great Re- gard’”’ &ec. “ D'- Shippen Jun. then produced a Paper recd from the American Society the Consideration of which was deferred till the next meeting. “ The question being put, how many Officers this Society should consist of. It was agreed that one President, Two Vice-presidents, a Treasurer & three Secretaries be chosen annually, & that the officers to be chosen this night do con- tinue in their respective offices till the first meeting in Jan- uary next. But it is not intended by this Minute to pre- vent the Society from encreasing the Number of V. Presi- dents and Secretaries, whenever they shall find occasion for it; provided it be proposed at one meeting & such Proposal mentioned in the Notification of the ensuing meeting.” Ballot & Election. ' President—Hon’” James Hamilton Esq" Vice-Presidents—D*" William Shippen & D' Thos, Bond. Treasurer—M* Philip Syng. j March. 11 _ Secretaries—Rev! D' Wm. Smith, Rev? Mr. John Ewing, & Dt: Chas. Moore.” Ordered that Stedman, Willing & Alison, with the officers, be a Committee to revise the Minutes since the be- ginning of the year, “enter them fair in a Book, & pre- pare a Draught of some Laws or Rules to be laid before the next meeting,” the 2* Tuesday in March. Jos. Shippen & D" Shippen Jr. a Committee to thank the Governor & Trustees of the State House. 1768. March 8. In the State House. Present: His Honour the Governor, Patron; the two V. Presidents; and Cadwalader, Lardner, Tilghman, J. Allen, Rhoads, W. Shippen jun, Coombe, Alison, Lukens, Jon. Smith, Jos. Shippen, Stedman, Ed. Shippen, Willing, And. Allen, Williamson, Redman, Phin. Bond, W™ Smith, & Ewing. Minute of the American Society Feby 2¢ read & ordered to be inserted in our minutes, viz.— “Tuesday Fby 9'° 1768. At a meeting of the American Society for promoting & propagating useful Knowledge, held at Philadelphia :— ‘The Minute of the American Philosophical Society of the 2* Inst. which declares our Election into that Society, being considered it was unanimously determined, that as it was not on the Terms proposed, we are under a necessity of declining the union. Ordered that the Secretary deliver a Copy of this Minute to a Member of the Philosophical Society, to be laid before them—Owen Biddle Secy for the Time being.’’ The Committee on Laws reported a Draught, which was read corrected & ordered to be ‘‘entered in the Book of Laws, Orders, &c.’’ The Minutes since Monday Jany 19 “were read over, considered & approved.” Andrew M*Nair was appointed Messenger & Doorkeeper ; & D*® Shippen junr. to learn his terms. A fine of one Shilling for non-attendance of members at meetings was ordered as an additional by-law. The six organic commitees were then constituted by dis- March, 1 9 icin tributing the members present among the committees; “each member signing his Name in that Committee of which he is. See the Committee Lists.” Election of new members :— E. Duffield, 8. Mifflin, D. Hall, T. Barton of Lancaster, J. Kidd, R. Smith, T. Smith, Captn Barnsley, T. Bond junr. Gov. Franklin of New Jersey, W. West, R. Proud, Jos. Fox, Jas. Dickinson, J. Rhea, I. Jones, R. S. Jones, St. Watts, 8. Caldwell, E. Shippen of Lancaster, T. M*Kean of Newcastle, Rev? M" Peters, Rev? M"™ Duché, J. Foxcroft, J. Sellers, Dt: Greme, D" Kearsley, & 8. Purviance jun. Adjourned for two weeks. “The Secretaries having been first appointed to prepare Something, in conjunction with Jas. Tilghman and Edwd. Shippen junr. Esqrs. that may be proper to be published for informing ingenious Persons of the Constitution of the So- ciety & how to correspond with or communicate any useful Papers to them. The Draught of this proposed Publication to be laid before next meeting.” 1768. March 22: Present at 7 o’clock V. P. Bond & Shippen ; Secs. Ewing & Smith, Fox, Wm. Shippen Jr., Syng, Coombe, Rhoads, Greeme, Steadman, Jos. Shippen, Dickinson. Came in afterwards, Phin. ,Bond, Alison, Jon. Smith, Duffield, Williamson, Watts. “ Andrew M°Nair agrees to wait on the Society, make the Fires, light ye Candles and extinguish them, & keep the Room clean, for four shillings a Night for the current year.” D* Rittenhouse communicated (through D" Smith) a De- scription of his new invented Orrery.——Referred to Com, on Ast. &c, next Tuesday evening, at 6 PM. at the College. “See the Description, No. 1, of the Book of original Papers, of — “ A Machine for the more effectual & ready Preparation of Flax, invented by M" Joseph Elliott of Bucks county, April. . 13 1768, was read and referred to the Committee for Mechanics &ec. to meet for the consideration of it as soon as they can conve- niently at the College.” Election of one new member: M* Oswell Eve, previously proposed. 1768. April 19. At the State House. (11 members.) The Committee on Rittenhouse’s Orrery reported that “they think M* Rittenhouse deserves great applause for having projected so useful and curious a machine, & that if it shall answer his Intention, which they have the greatest Reason to expect from his Known Abilities, they are of opinion that it will do honor to himself & to this Province, the Place of his Nativity; and the Committee beg Leave to recommend it to the Society to order his Deseription to be published; not doubting but it will give Pleasure to Per- sons of a curious and Philosophical Turn.” It was so or- dered. M™ Syng reported from the Com. on Elliotts Machine for Swingling Flax “ that they believe it would be a useful In- vention for this Country, but that a fuller Description of it would be necessary to enable them to form a proper Judge- ment of it.” M* Smith was desired to write to M" Elliott accordingly. *“ D" Williamson acquainted the Society that he had re- ceived from M* Joshua Gee of Gainsborough in England, the Description of a Plough, which he believed would be of great use in this Country & that he had a model of the _ Plough; which was referred to the consideration of the Committee for Mechanics and Husbandry.” “D* Bond communicated a new Plan for Keeping a Me- teorological Register.” Referred to Com. for Nat. Philoso- phy. See No. 2 of Original Papers.” “ Mr. Ewing communicated the following Proposal, viz. ‘‘Gentlemen. After having gone thro the Calculation & Projection of the next Transit of Venus over the Sun, on the 3¢ of June 1769, I find that May. 14 : 1768. the Beginning and a great Part of it will be visible at Philadelphia, if the weather should be favorable. As much depends on this important Phe- nomenon & as Astronomy may be brought to a much greater Perfection than it has yet arrived at by a multiplicity of accurate observations made ef this Transit in different parts of the World & compared together ; I would hereby propose to this Society that effectual Provision be made for taking the said observations in this City. This is the more necessary as such another Opportunity will not be presented for more than a Century to come. Jno. Ewing.” “Tt was recommended to the Committee for Nat. Philoso- phy & Astronomy to consider the above Proposal & make some Estimate of the probable Expense for making the Observations & the Preparations necessary for the same.” [Then follows a list of names, without any reference or explanation of its import.) Rev’ M™ Harding, Captn M‘Pherson, Jas. Watson, T. Potts, Jas Wright of Lancaster Co., W™ Hicks, Alex. Wilcox, Rev? M"™ Bacon of Md., Jas. Biddle, J. Gibson, C. Reade of Burlington; W. Smith, W. Livingston, J. Morin Scott & Rev* M™ Rogers of New York ; Rich. Stockton & Wm. Peartree Smith of New Jersey; J. & S. Smith of Burlington ; Jos. Read of Trenton; Rich. Hockly, Jas. Mease & Jas. Davidson. 1768. May 18. State House. (Rittenhouse & 14 others.) Ewing’s proposal “ was further referred to the Com. for Nat. Phil. & Ast. to meet at the College, 6 PM, June 7. Com. on Husbandry, recommended to meet at the Col- lege, Tuesday May 31, to consider “ whether any method can be fallen upon for preventing the damage done to wheat by the Hessian fly. “N.B. M. Du Hamel has written on this subject.” Members proposed :—D" Warner of Antigua; Hon?’ M* Antill; M* Wm. Rumsey & M" H, Holiday of Md; & Rev‘ John Davis. Members voted for ¢ chosen:—Rev' M* Harding; T. Potts; Jas. Wright; Alex. Wilcoks [sic]; T. Bradford; Rev* M* Bacon; Jas. Biddle; J. Gibson; Ch. Reade; W. Smith June. 15 1768. of N. Y.; W. Livingston ; John Morrin [sic] Scot [sic]; Rich* Stockton ; W™ Peartree Smith ; John Smith; Sam. Smith ; Joseph Reade [sic]; Rich. Hockley ; M" Davidson. 1768, June 21. (18 members.) “ Dr Smith laid before the Society a Projection of the en- suing Transit of Venus over the Disc of the Sun, which was - communicated to him by M* D. Rittenhouse of Norring- ton.” M: Ewing read a paper containing the result of his caleu- lations and exhibited a projection of the Transit “ on a very large scale, containing all the Elements of the Projection & the Effect of the Parallaxes in Longitude & Latitude; in al- tering Times of Beginning and End of the Transit at Philad* which the Society order to be published ; See N® 3 of Original Papers.” [Then follow in a letter to the Society his data in 64 closely written lines of fine handwriting, signed Jno. Ewing.] “ D Smith, M™ Rittenhouse, M*™ Lukens & M* Dickin- son are desired to make the necessary Preparations & to observe the Transit at Norrington.” “M*" Ewing, D" Williamson, M™ Joseph Shippen & M™ Prior are desired to erect an Observatory & make Prepara- tion for ascertaining the Longitude of Philadelphia, & for observing the Transit, & the Society agree to defray the expenses of the said Observations in both the aforesaid Places.” The Com. for Husbandry reported a paper on the Hessian Fly by D® Bond, which was read & D™ Bond was requested “to prepare it for the Press, that it may be communicated to the Public without Loss of Time. See N® 4 of Original Papers.” *“ A Specimen of Wine made of American grapes with the receipt for making it was communicated by M™ R. 8S. Jones. See N® 5. [The receipt follows, in six lines.] Two samples of American Wine were exhibited by D*™ July. 16 1768. Alison, who was requested to obtain the receipt for making it “that it may be recommended to the Public.” A specimen of Yellow Oker from Pequea & another from Cecil Co. Md. were laid before the Society by M™ R. Syng. “ A Magic Square containing all Numbers from Unity to 360” was shown by M*™ Ewing, who “read a Paper contain- ing a general Rule for making such squares of any proposed Dimensions, which the Society order to be published & is as follows :— “Gentlemen—Finding in a late Publication of M™ Ferguson a Magic Square ... .” [Here follow three closely and finely written pages of lesbian: with the diagram of the Square, and a list of four of its properties: viz.] 1. The sum of the numbers in each horizontal, perpendicular or diag- onal Row is 3420. 2. The sum of the numbers in each of the said Rows in any of the in- cluded Squares . . . isequal. . .. but lessening by 360.... 3. The sum of any two numbers equally remote from any included Square is equal to double the central Number, or equal to 360. 4. These last mentioned numbers are the complements of each other to 360. [Then follows a blank page numbered 22.] 1768, July 19. D® T. Bond, W. Shippen & A. Kuhn, & Messrs. Ewing, Steadman, R. 8. Jones, Watts & Thos. Bond, & Rev“ D* Alison. “The Society taking into consideration the best Means of destroying Garlic out of the Fields, where it grows, have agreed by public Notice, in the News Papers to request the Favour of any Gentleman acquainted with that Subject to communicate to the Society any Method that has been found effectual for that Purpose. “The Society would be obliged to any Gentleman that would communicate to them any Method of making Wine of the American grape, without Sugar or Water or the best way of making it with that addition.” August. 17 1768. 1768, August 16 (State House). (V. P. Bond; Secs. Smith & Ewing; Stedman, Dickinson, Biddle, Pryor, Shippen junr., Kuhn, Davidson, Syng, Jones, & Williamson.) The model of M™ Josh. Gee’s Plough was exhibited by Dr Williamson, who read a description of it, which was order- ed to be published “ for the good of the Community.” “ Here insert the Description of M™ Gee’s Plough” [But no such insertion was made, & no blank left for it.] Members proposed :—Joseph Kirkbride, Esq; and D™ De- normandie, both of Bucks county ; and M" Vassal of Phila- delphia. Members elected :—Hon* M* Antill of N. J.; Mesrs. Wm. Ramsey, H. Holiday & D"™ Anderson of Md.; J. Davis of Phil. Co. ; D™ E. Holyoke of Mass.; D™ Ben. Gale of Conn. ; D* Sandiford of Barbadoes ; & D™ Warner of Antigua. 1768, September 20 (State House). (V. P. Shippen & Bond ; Sec. Ewing; Syng, Rhoades, Alison, Harding, Shippen jun® T. Bond, Jon. Smith & Dickinson.) A specimen of Wine made of the American small black grape, without water or sugar, in 1765, ‘‘ which appears to be perfectly sound and delicious to the Taste ” was exhibited by D™ Syng. An analysis of the Chalybeate waters of “ Bristol in this Province ” in a letter from D' Denormandie ;— Specimens of Sunflower seed oil; and Cotton seed oil, with an account of them in a letter from D* Otto, were pre- sented by D™ Bond.—Thanks were ordered to the gentlemen “ for their friendly communications,” which were “ referred to the Medical Committee to be published under their Direc- tion, without loss of time . . . that people may be induced before the Season is too far advanced to collect the seeds and make some quantities of the Oil.” “‘ The papers were accordingly published in the Pennsyl- vania Gazette and Journal October 6th, and are as follows, viz. [Only the title & commencement is inserted, and then “ Vid. the Gazette.””] PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. ii. PRINTED JUNE 2, 1883. September. 1 8 1768. “M* Jas. Dickinson, one of the members of this Society, made the following very useful and public-spirited proposal for observing the ensuing Transit of Venus at James’s Bay, and for reconnoitering and making a map of the Country from the South End of Hudson’s Bay and to extend thence towards the Head of the Missisippi [sie|— “Here insert M™ Dickinson’s Proposal, as in the Gazette of Nov’ 18. ‘‘M' Dickenson at the same time offered to undertake in Person the Conducting of the Observation of the Transit and making the other neces- sary Observations of the Country, for which laudable Instance of public Spirit the Society thinks he deserves great Honor; and the Committee for Natural Philosophy & Astronomy is appointed to consider further, both of the Practicability & usefulness of this Undertaking & the probable Ex- pense that might attend it. ‘The Society, considering the expense that will attend the Observations of the Transit of Venus, already appointed to be made in this Province, as well as the additional Expense that will arise if M* Dickinson’s Proposal should be carried into Execution, do agree to address the hon? House of Assembly of this Province, praying their assistance in the aforesaid useful Undertakings — ; and the following gentlemen are appoinnted to draw up & perfect an Address for that Purpose; viz—’’ Dr Bond, Dr Shippen, Stedman, Rhodes, E. Shippen, Willing, Ph. Bond, Dickinson, Dr Smith, & Ewing,”’ ‘‘& to meet as soon as possible on this business.”’ D* Shippen junr. to request Mr. Allen to write to S8' W™ Johnson to know whether the Indians would allow proper Persons to pass through their Country for the above mentioned Purposes.’’ ; Seeds of the Rose Apple sent by Capt. Reddle; a Speci- men of American Rhubarb from the seeds of the Russian Rhubarb, sent by L. Antill; & some Cucumber tree, aromatic & resembling Cucumbers for Pickling, sent by Jas. Wright of Susquehanna were exhibited by D™ Bond & referred to the Medical Committee. Corresponding Members proposed: D* P. Burgius, Prof. N. H. Stockholm; Rev‘ 0. M. Wrangel; Christian Magee, L L D of Heidelberg ; D" Cullen of Edinburgh & Monsieur Buffon of Paris. Member proposed: M" Ferd. Farmer of Phil* October. 19 1768, 1768. Oct. 18. State House. (V. P. Bond; Secs. Ewing, Smith; Galloway, Barton, Willing, Coombe, Dickinson, Jones, Pryor, Bradford, T. Bond, Davis, Shippen jr. & Kuhn.) Committee reported a draft of the Address; see Gazette of Nov. 10%: D*" Bond reported that the Speaker had noti- fied him “of the Success of the above Address” in the fol- lowing very obliging Terms, viz— ‘*M* Galloway, presents his compliments to D' Bond. The Assembly voted a sum not exceeding One hundred Pounds Sterling for purchasing a reflecting telescope &c ; and he proposes to send for it by the first opportu- nity, agreeable to an Order of the House. He would, therefore, be glad to be furnished with any Information relative to the Construction thereof that may be thought necessary, as soon as may be’’— ‘The Society, considering the very Kind, generous & polite manner, in which the hon”® House of Assembly, from an unanimous Desire to pro- mote useful Knowledge, and the Regulation of the Province, have been pleased to grant the Prayer of their Address aforesaid, do appoint the Committee who prepared the same, to frame another address to be pre- sented to the House at their next Sitting, expressive of the great Gratitude with which the Society receive this Mark of the Assembly’s Countenance and Protection in carrying on the Design of their Institution.’’ Election of 8 new members: [see list given on previous page] Denormandie, Kirkbride, Bergius, Wrangel, Magee, Cullen, Buffon, Farmer. Corresponding members proposed: His Excellency Gene- ral Gage, the Hon*'* Sir Wm. Johnson, Bart. & M™ Wm. Logan of Bristol. 1768. Nov. 15. State House. (V.P. Bond; Secs. Smith & Ewing; Syng, Rhoades, Pryor, Barnsley, Davidson, Jas. Alien, Shippen Jr., & T. Bond.) The seed of the Black Alder of Jamaica, used instead of Black Pepper in that island, with an agreeable mixture of the flavor of Ginger & Pepper, & possibly of great use in Diet & Medicine, sent by M* Law, was presented by D™ Bond. Col. Landon Carter’s (of Sabine Hall, Va.) “ingenious & accurate Observations concerning the Fly Weavil that de- November. 20 1768. stroys the Wheat” were transmitted by Col. Lee. “ The So- ciety acknowledge themselves under great obligations to Col. Carter for the communication of the conclusions he has | formed (on long experience) concerning that insect’s propa- gation & progress, & the methods to be used to prevent the destruction of the wheat by it; & order it to be printed for the public benefit.” “This Society having been informed that there is a Disposition in the Members of the American Society for promoting useful Knowledge to unite with us, & that they would appoint a Committee to treat with a Committee of this Society upon the Subject; and we being desirous to promote such a Union do appoint D* Shippen, Dt Bond, M* Syng, M* Rhoads, Dt Smith, & Dt Ewing to be a Committee to concert Measures & prepare the way for such Union, & to make report of their Proceedings to the next Meeting. M* Thos. Brown presented a Box of Medals to the So- ciety. Members proposed: Gilhert Hicks of. Bucks, Matthias Aspen, & D™ Sam. Duffield of Phil’ Corresponding members proposed: Rev’ Chauncey Whit- tlesey of N. Haven, Rev‘ Nat. Hooker, of Hartford, Rev‘ 8. West of Dartmouth, & Col. Francis Lee of Virginia. 1768, Dec. 20, State House. (V. P.Shippen & Bond ; Secs. Ewing & Smith; Pemberton, Fox, Syng, Alison, Rhoades, Shippen Jr., Jones, Bradford, Farmer, Redman, Kuhn,*Wil- liamson, T. Bond, Dickinson, Davidson, Kinnersley, & Jon, Smith.) Hignet Keeling’s proposal relating to the Improvement of the Silk Manufactory was referred to the Com. on Husb. & Amer. Improvements. D* Jas. Weems Moore’s letter concerning the Bite of a Rattle-Snake was read & referred to the Medical Committee, Election of members: Gage, Johnson, Logan, Hicks, Aspin [sic], Duffield, Whittlesay [sic], Hooker, West & Lee. (See above. } “PD Williamson mentioned that he had received some curious Papers from D* [blank] of Florida on Natural His- haat cassie tial December. 21 1768. tory &c., which were referred to the Committee of Nat. His- tory.” “The Committee ... to confer... acquainted the So- ciety that they had drawn up their Report in Writing ; which being twice read; an addition was proposed to the 4'* Article & some alteration in the 5“ and 8‘, and some members from the other Society, having in the mean time delivered a message to this Society, importing that the other Society were now met on Purpose to wait the Result of this Society concerning the Plan of Union; D* Smith & D* Shippen jun’ were appointed to accompany the said mem- bers to lay before them the Proposed addition and altera- tions, who being returned, informed this Society that the same were cheerfully agreed to by the other Society. Then ordered that the Report & Articles as now amended, be entered on the minutes as finally settled, as follows, viz. ‘*The Committee appointed at last meeting of this Society to confer with the Committee of the American Society held at Philad* for promoting useful Knowledge do report that they had twice met the said Committee in order to prepare the way for uniting both Societies, agreeable to the Instructions given them. é ‘‘That the first meeting was at M' Bryne’s on Tuesday Evening, No- vember the 6"; and the whole Terms as then settled are as follows, viz. ‘‘Whereas two Societies subsist in this City, whose Views & Ends are the same, viz. The Advancement of useful Knowledge; and it being judged that their Union would be of public Advantage ; it was agreed that such Union should take Place, on Terms of perfect Equality ; & for that Purpose it was thought reasonable— “‘That a new Name, made out of the former Names of both should be fixed for the United Society, and the following Name was accordingly agreed to, viz. **The American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia, for promo- ting Useful Knowledge.”’ «2. That besides the members which stand proposed, no new Members be proposed or elected by either Society till this Treaty is finished. ‘*3. That the first meeting of the united Society be at the College, on Monday the 2¢ of January next, at 6 o’Clock in the Evening. ‘*4. That there shall be one Patron, one President, three vice presidents, one Treasurer, four Secretaries & three Curators ; & that all the said Offi- cers be chosen by Ballot, at the first meeting, viz. the said 24 Day of January ; (excepting only that instead of electing a Patron, a Committee of the unitéd Society be appointed at said meeting, to wait on the Governor December. 22 1768. ofsthe Province & to request him to be Patron) which Officers shall con- tinue in their Respective Offices till the first meeting of the United Society which shall be in January 1770; when & at every first meeting of January which shall be in every Year there shall be a new Election of Officers. **5. That after the Union a Committee be appointed to form a new Sett* of Laws, taking in what may be thought proper out of the former Laws of both Societies. : «6. That each Society, before the first of January pay off their Respec- tive Debts and the Treasurers of the former Societies shall account & settle with the New Treasurer to be chosen & pay him the Balances in their Hands. “7, That the Books & all the Curiosities &c of the former Societies be deposited in the Cabinet or elsewhere as the United Society shall direct. “8. That in the joint Publication which it may be thought proper to make of the Transactions of the former Societies, no preference shall be given to the Papers of either, but they shall be arranged & digested accord- ing to their Subjects & Dates. **9. That there shall be a New Book of the future Transactions of the United Society ; beginning with the following Preface, or Declaration, viz. ‘* Whereas [a repetition of the above] ‘‘This Book therefore is to contain only the Transactions of the United Society under the Name aforesaid. What further relates to the Terms of union, as, well as the former Transactions of each Society, being antecedent to the Commencement of this Book, may be found in the old Books de- posited in the Cabinet.’’ “ D'-Smith informs the Society that he had received from M* Barton some very interesting Papers written by Mayor Rogers concerning the Trade &c at Michilimackinack, which were referred to the Com. on Trade & Commerce.” **M* Thos. Bond & M" Robt. Strettel Jones are appointed to collect the yearly Subscription money of the Members & to pay the same into the Hands of the Treasurer.” [Two blank pages follow & then four pages, ruled, of the “Laws & Regulations of the American Philosophical So- ciety,” in eleven Sections; Sect. 1. 2 & 83 “passed 26" Jany.” 1768; Sect. 4, to 11, * Laws made 8"! March” 1768. ] Sect. 1. On the Election of Members. [Two blank pages follow; and then, in six columns, the autograph signatures of the members of the six Committees. At the end of the volume are 26 blank pages, of which 24 are of a more modern paper. ] * Firat written Set & afterwards corrected to Sett, ——————e 23 1760, January. VOLUME 1769-1774. (These minutes are contained in a book of 176 pages which begins thus :] “¢ Minutes of the American Philosophical Society, held at Phila- delphia, for promoting useful Knowledge.” “Two societies having heretofore subsisted” [&c, as directed by previous order of December 20, 1768; see above]. 1769. Jan. 2[Monday]. At the College. “ Present 89 members.” ‘“‘'The members being met in order to proceed to an Elec- tion of Officers agreeable to the article of Union, appointed M™ Philip Syng & John Foxcroft Esq. to preside as Judges. of the Election & the Rev* Doctr. Willm. Smith & Charles Thompson to be Secretaries for the evening. “ They then proceeded to ballot by each member giving in a list of such persons as he chose for Officers of the Society for the present year, and the Tickets being read over and the votes Counted the following Members of the Society were declared duly elected, viz. ~“ President, Benjamin Franklin Esq? LL.D. “‘ Vice presidents, Doctr. Thomas Cadwalader Doct. Thomas Bond & Joseph Galloway Esq' “Treasurer, M* Philip Syng “Secretaries, M*™ Charles Thompson The Rev? Doct Williara Smith M* Thomas Mifflin The Rev? M™ John Ewing. January. 24 1769. “Curators, Doctr. Adam Kuhn Doctr. John Morgan M*- Lewis Nicola “The President being absent Doctr. Thomas Bond was placed in the Chair and agreeable to the Articles of Union a Committee composed of the three Vice presidents was ap- pointed to wait on the Governor and request him to be Patron of the Society. “The Vice presidents are also desired to inform D" B. Franklin, now in London, of his Election. Messrs 8. Rhoads, Js. Pemberton, Ed. Shippen junr. Jas. Tilghman, Ed. Pennington, & G. Roberts with the four Sec- retaries, a Committee to draught Laws.—Adjourned to Monday, 16% at 6 P. M. 1769. Jan. 16. At the College. (Cadwalader, T Bond, Galloway, Tilghman, Pemberton, Syng, Rhoads, Foxcroft, Bringhurst, Clem. Biddle, Davidson, Nicola, R. 8. Jones, Clarkson, Clark, Kuhn, Alexander, Pearson, Levezy [sic], E. Pennington, Jos. Shippen, Jas. Allen, E. Biddle, Bartram, Worral, Okeley, Sellers, W. Shippen, Morgan, W. Shippen jun., Murgatroyd, Evans, Clifford, Aspden, Hollingsworth, T. Bond jun. & Morris., W. Smith, Ewing & Thomson, Se- cretaries. ) The Vice Presidents report that the Governor declined to be Patron. Draught of Laws read & laid over “ in the hands of Charles Thompson for the view of such members as please to peruse them.” Sample of Chinese Vetches, six bottles of Soy and six pounds of powdered Sago, presented with a letter from 8. Bowen of Georgia. Sir W™ Johnson’s letter of thanks for membership. D. Cirillo (of Naples) letter of thanks for being proposed for membership ... . ‘intimating that they have in Italy a great many trees, fruits. & plants... of great use to i oe el ail February. 25 1769. human life, & which may be easily introduced into Amer- ica. That in the Kingdom of Naples are several plants very good for making artificial Grass, and especially one . . . Hedysanum coronarium ... spring and summer. . best grass... winter... very good hay.”—Adjourned to Friday, 20,6 P. M. 1769. Jan. 20. At the College. (87 present.) The Sago, Soy & Vetches “ lately introduced into Georgia by 8. Bowen” with his letter & description were “ deferred until the laws were passed & the Committees formed.” The Draught of Laws was read, debated & Articles 1 to 7,&9 to 12 agreed to. The 8 relating to Curators was recommitted to D™ Bond, the 3 Curators and 4 Secretaries, to frame anew.—Adjourned to 1* Friday of Feb’y, 6 P.M. 1769. Feb’y 3. At the College. (24 present.) Article 8" was read, amended & added tothe rest. ‘‘ The whole as passed are as follows :” sf OF THE PAYMENTS TO BE MADE BY MEMBERS. Every member of this Seciety shall subscribe Ten shillings yearly, to be applied by the Society to such purposes as they shall direct, and no mem- ber shall be entitled to a vote in the annual Election of Officers, unless it appears that he has paid into the hands of the Treasurer the subscription of the preceding year and all former arrears, if any there were. Every member hereafter to be chosen agreeable to the laws of this So- ciety shall pay Ten shillings admission money and also subscribe the yearly payment of Ten shillings before he is entitled to have any vote in the business of the Society at their meetings. 2. Or THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS. The Election of new members shall be by ballot, and that only on the third Friday in the months of January, April, July and October: and in order to such election at least Twenty members must be present. Any member may at any meeting propose such person or persons as he February. 26 1769. thinks proper to be a member or members of the Society ; but no person shall be balloted for, unless his name together with the name or names of the member or members, who proposed him has been filled up by the sec- retaries for the view of the Society at the two meetings preceding the time of election: nor shall any ‘person be deemed duly chosen, unless three- fourths of the votes of the whole members met be in his favor. 3. OF THE OFFICERS AND MANNER OF THEIR ELECTION. The election of such Officers as are to be chosen in this Society shall be on the first friday in January every year by ballot on written ticket, be- tween the hours of two and five in the afternoon, at such place in this city as shall be fixed by the Society at their previous meeting on the third friday in December every year, of which notice shall be given in the Gaz- zette or such other publick papers as the Society shall order, at least one week before the day of election. Before opening the election the Company that shall have met at half an hour after two, shall appoint three members of the Society as judges of the election, and also two clerks or secretaries. In case of an equality of votes for any Officer after casting up the ballots, the decision shall be by lots to be drawn by one of the Judges. A. OF THE PRESIDENT. The President is to preside at all meetings, to preserve Order, to regu- late the debates and to state and put questions agreeable to the sense and intention of the members. 5. Or THE VICE PRESIDENTS. In the absence of the President, his duty shall devolve on the vice presi- dents, so that they shall preside alternately at meetings: but if that vice president, whose turn it is to preside at any meeting should be absent, his place shall be supplied by any of the other vice presidents, who may be present according as they may be next in turn: if only one vice president be present, he shall of course preside : and if neither the President nor any vice president be present, the members met shall appoint one of their num- ber to take the chair for that Evening. 6. Or tHe TREASURER, The Treasurer shall receive the subscription of the members and all other monies that may become due to the Society, and shall pay the same February. 27 1769. agreeable to their orders certifyed to him by the President, vice president, or member who was in the chair, when the order was made. He shall keep a regular account of all monies received and paid by him as aforesaid, and once every year or oftener, if required by the society, he shall render an account to them of the stock in his hands and the disbursements made by their order, and shall deliver up to his successor the books and all papers belonging to them, together with the balance of Cash in his hands, and for the faithful discharge of his trust he shall before he enters on his Office give bond and security to the president and vice presidents, in double the Sum which they or any three of them shall judge he may probably become entrusted with during his said Office. 7. Or THE SECRETARIES. The Secretaries shall so settle matters as to take equal shares of all business, and so as that two of them shall serve at every meeting viz one to take the minutes and one to read all letters and papers that may be communicated to the society. It is also the business of the two secretaries of each particular meeting to copy into the minute book the proceedings of that meeting in order to produce the same fair to the next meeting. They are further to copy into the proper books all such Letters, papers and essays as the society may think fit to preserve on record to have the same ready to lay before the next ensuing meeting. The other two secretaries, in the meanwhile are to give notice to new members of their election, and agreeable to the directions of the society to write or answer letters and in general to manage all matters of correspondence. The secretaries may, for their own ease, change places so that the two who have served as corresponding secretaries for one month or limited time, shall take their turn to serve for the same time as sitting or attending secretaries. 8. OF THE CURATORS. The Business of the Curators shall be to take charge of and preserve all specimens of natural productions whether of the animal, vegetable or fossil kingdom, all models of machines and Instruments and all other matters and things belonging to the society which shall be committed to them ; to class and arrange them in their proper orders and keer an exact list of them with the names of the respective donors in a book provided for that purpose, which book shall be laid before the society as often as called for. The curators upon entering on their Office shall give such a receipt for every thing that is committed to their charge, as the society shall think proper, and at the end of the term shall deliver up the same to their suc- February. 28 1769. cessors. For the faithful performance of their duty and of the trust reposed in them they shall give bond to the President and vice presidents in such @ sum as they or any three of them shall require. 9, OF THE MEETINGS OF THE SOCIETY. The ordinary meetings of the society shall be the first and third fridays of every month from October to May both inclusive at six o’clock in the evening, and on the third friday in each of the other four months at seven o’clock. No meeting shall be continued after ten o’clock, nor any new matter be introduced by motion or otherwise after nine o’clock. 10. Or THE Disposition oF Money & Maxine New Laws. No part of the Society’s stock shall be disposed of in premiums or other- wise, nor shall any new laws be made until the same have been proposed at one meeting and agreed to by two-thirds of twenty or more members present at a subsequent meeting. ii, OF OTHER PROCEEDINGS OF THE SOCIETY. No questions shall be put on a motion, unless the motion be seconded ; and the determination shall be by ballot instead of open suffrage, if desired by any four members. In case of equality of votes on any question the same shall be deferred to another meeting. When any member speaks he shall stand up and address himself to the chair, and the rest shall remain silent in their seats. When two or more offer to speak at the same time, the presiding member in that as in other matters of order shall regulate and determine who shall speak first. 12. Or COMMITTEES. The members of this society shall be classed into one or more of the fol- lowing committees, 1, Geography, Mathematics, natural philosophy & Astronomy. 2. Medicine and Anatomy, February. ; 29 1760. 3. Natural history and Chemistry. 4, Trade and commerce. 5. Mechanics and Architecture. 6. Husbandry and American Improvements. These committees shall meet on their own adjournments and at such other times as the society shall appoint for the consideration of any matters referred to them, and shall have power to chuse [sic] their own chairman. But no committee as such shall take up any new business of the sociéty, but shall confine themselves only to the subjects for which they are ap- pointed and to matters referred to them by the society. The Telescope being “ speedily expected ” it was ordered that Secs. Rhoads and Pemberton prepare an address to the Assembly on the occasion. Dissertation on the method of destroying Wild Garlic, from H. Hollinsworth of Elk Ridge, was read & referred to the Com. of Husb. & Am. Improvements. A sample of Asbestos from H. Hollinsworth was present- ed and delivered to the Curators. An account of West Florida, by Daniel Clark, was read, “ Mention being made therein of Doctor Larimore * who invented the universal magnetic needle, which gives the dip and variation at the same time, & who intends to observe the ensuing transit of Venus.” Ordered that the Secretaries answer M* Clark and request the favour of his Observations. The Soy and Sago of 8. Bowen were referred to the Com. Nat. Hist. & Chem., and the Vetches to the Com. Husb. & Am. Improvements. “ Agreed that at the next meeting, Committees be ap- pointed to observe the transit of Venus.”—Adjourned to Tuesday next, 6 P. M. at the College ; notice of the extraor- dinary meeting to be published in the newspaper on Mon- day. * Mentioned in the Proceedings of Feb’y 21, as Dr. Lorrimore of Pensacola. February. 30 1769. 1769, Feby. 7, College. (21 present.) Draft of Address to the Assembly read, amended, altered & approved, as follows: To the honourable the Representatives of the freemen of the Province of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met. Fhe humble address of the American Philosophical Society held at Philadelphia for promoting useful knowledge. GENTLEMEN, The kind reception which the late honourable house of Assembly, at their session in September, were pleased to give to the humble address presented to them by one of the Societies, whereof this Society is now composed, and the generous vote passed in persuance of that address, to purchase a reflecting Telescope with its proper apparatus for observing the ensuing transit of Venus, are evidences that the house were actuated by a laudable desire to promote useful knowledge and the reputation of their country : and therefore it was judged by the gentlemen, who pre- sented that address, a duty incumbent on them to acknowledge, in the most public manner, the grateful light, in which this mark of favour and protection from the representatives of their country ought to be considered by every lover of science and useful arts in the province. But as an union of two societies, which at that time pursued the same ends on different foundations, hath since happily taken place, and we are now, in our united state to share the common benefit of the assembly’s generosity, we therefore beg leave, in the most humble manner, to express our grateful sense of the public countenance given by the late honourable Assembly to the designs, for which we are associated, and to request the continuance of the like favour and protection from your honourable house, in the further prosecution of those designs, so far as they may appear cal- culated to promote the public good. It would be needless, on this occasion, to point out to you, how many and various benefits may accrue to any country, and especially to young colonies, from a society instituted on so extensive a plan as that of the American Society held at Philadelphia for promoting useful knowledge. The experience of ages shews, that by such institutions, Arts and sciences in general are advanced; useful discoveries made and communicated ; many ingenious artists, who might otherwise remain in obscurity, drawn forth, patronized and placed in public usefulness ; and (what is of great consequence to these young countries, especially in their present situation) every domestic improvement, that may help either to save or acquire wealth, may, by such means, be more effectually carried on, While such are our views, we flatter ourselves, we shall never solicit the countenance of the Assembly of Pennsylvania in vain. eo ; February. 31 . 1769, We, therefore now beg leave to renew the request, that you would be pleased to make some further provision for carrying into execution the observation of the ensuing transit, which is an object of so much impor- tance, that most of the civilized states in Europe appear to be desirous of lending assistance in it. As the use of the Telescope, under such direc- tions as you may think proper, will be necessary as soon as it arrives, we farther pray, that leave may be given for erecting an Observatory in the State house ground ; and that you would grant such public assistance, as you may think convenient, for erecting the same and also for making an observation of the transit, at least as far westward as Fort Pit [sic], which will be of great use compared with Observations, in this and other places more to the eastward. Signed by order and in behalf of the Society. Ordered, that the same be copied fair and signed by the vice president for the night, and presented to the Assembly. Transit of Venus Committee: Ewing, Pryor, Shippen junr., Williamson, W. Smith, Rittenhouse, Lukens, Dickin- son, Alexander, Owen Biddle, Pearson, Sellers, Thompson & Wm. Poole. Secretaries ordered to prepare a rough draft of “a note or certificate to be sent to distant members to inform them of their election.” 1769, Feby. 17, College. (23 present.) Committees on Natural History & Chemistry, and on Hus- bandry & American Improvements were desired to meet at the College on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Form of note or certificate of Election read and agreed to, viz. ‘* PHILADELPHIA. ‘* Sir. We are ordered to inform you that the American Philo- sophical Society held at Philadelphia for promoting useful knowledge, have chosen you a member & hope you will unite your endeavours with them in carrying their plan into execution.—Signed by order of the So- ciety ’’ &c. Ordered 250 “on good paper with proper blanks.” V. P. Bond reported the presentation of the address to the Assembly by two of the Secretaries. Observatory:—Agreed that Rhoads, Pennington, Rob. Smith & the Transit Committee, be a Committee to em- March. a 32 1769. ploy a workman & erect an Observatory for “a sum not exceeding £60,” “if they cannot find among the houses be- longing to the Assembly, one fit for the purpose.” A method of preserving Peas from the Bugs in a letter from Peter Miller. “ A computation of the cost of cutting a canal, &c., from the head of Chester River in Maryland ...& the head of Duck creek . . into Delaware bay” was read and referred to the C. on A. Improvements. “On the propagation of the Chestnut tree & the advan- tages resulting from it ” was read and referred. * An account of an Aurora borealis observed at Lancas- ter, Jany. 5, 1769” was read and referred to the C.,on N. Philosophy. The C. on the Transit of Venus “are desired to meet at the College on Monday evening in order to class themselves.”’ “ Obs. on the Fur and Peltry trade in the district of Mich- ilimackinaec” by Maj. Rogers was postponed. 1769. March 3. College. (T. Bond; Pemberton, Kin- nersley, Bradford, Tooke, Aspen, Morgan, Shippen, Ship- pen, Jr., Williamson, Powell, Drinker, Nicola, Fisher, C. Biddle, Wynkoop, Bringhurst, Jones, Clifford, Bartram, Gibson, James, Clarkson, Hollingsworth, Pearson & Rob- erts; Syng, Thomson, Smith, Secretaries.) “It having been debated .. . “* Resolwed . . . Reports of Committees, when brought in, shall be read Paragraph by Paragraph ; and so much of such Reports as shall be agreed to by the members... present . . or the majority . . . together with such additions or amendments as they may judge proper, shall be entered on the Minutes as the act of the Society. And the Original Reports, signed os «+ peeserved .% .”’ The 8. Bowen’s Communications Committee then re- ported, that thanks be returned, “ especially for his inge- nious account of the Chinese Vetches.... ” The Other Committee were recommended to “ make some SS See, t—‘is_N March, 33 1769. experiments on” the respective qualities of the samples of Soy & Sago, & report. Ordered that some ... Vetches be distributed to... Pemberton, J. & J. Bartram, J. Morgan, J. Rhea, Abel James, T. Clifford, J. Gibson & G. Roberts.” The Committee reporting on Hollingsworth’s letter about Wild Garlic, the letter was ordered to be prepared for publi- cation “for the Benefit of Farmers &e together with the substance of the letter from M* Peter Miller, giving some useful Hints for raising Pease free from the Bug;” and Members & Farmers were recommended to “ make Trial of the Method” & communicate results. The Committee on Chestnut Timber “not having had leisure fully to digest the matter” were to report again. Sundry new communications were postponed. 1769. March 17. College. (Bond; Alison, Nicola, Jon. Smith, B. Davis, M. & G. Clarkson, Alexander, Bringhurst, Wells, Kinnersley, Clifford, Pearson, Pemberton, Fisher, Murgatroyd, Jones, Bradford, Kuhn, Williamson, Shippen Sen. & Jun.; Smith, Thomson, Ewing & Mifflin, Secretaries.) Resolved, that the late Address to the Assembly be immediately pub- lished, with a copy of the Assembly’s Resolution. ** Method of making Tea from the Red Root,” in a letter from D® Brook of Mallapany* was referred to the Commit- tee on Natural History to report “ & prepare a letter to Him with such Directions as they can give for Curing the Plant.” To meet Thursday, 6 P. M. 1769. April 7. College. (Bond & 16 others.) Committee on Brook’s letter “not having been able to procure a Meeting,” to be summoned by M™ Nicola to meet next Friday. “ Method of curing the Bite of the Rattle-snake, for which * Mattapany ? The “t”’s are not crossed and much resemble the “1” s, PROC. AMER. PHILOS, SOC. I. iii. PRINTED JULY 12, 1883. April. 34 1769. Sampson, a negro, had got his Freedom and a Premium by Act of Assembly of Carolina” in a letter from D* Jas. Weems Moore of Charlestown [sic] 8. C. was referred to the Med. Com. Thursday next. Com. for Am. Imp. and for Trade & Commerce are ap- pointed to meet “* Monday Se’ennight, to digest the Papers now lying before the Society, for opening a Canal . . .; to prepare a Scheme of application to the Merchants &c. of this city, for defraying the Expense of taking the proper Levels and examining what will be the best Place of cutting a Canal... & the probable Expense of Carrying the De- sign into Execution.” Jones to summon the Committees. 1769, April 21. College. (Bond; & 30 others.) D" Shippen to write to D™ Moore. Com. on the Canal reported a Draft of an Application to the Merchants &c. which was approved. Pennington [sic], Drinker, Rhea, Clifford & Jon. Smith, a Committee “ to pre- sent the same to the Merchants,” viz. To THE MERCHANTS AND OTHERS OF PHILADELPHIA : ‘‘The American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia for promo- ‘ting Useful Knowledge, have had sundry Proposals laid before them ‘‘for opening a Canal, between the Navigable Waters of Delaware & ‘*Chesopeak Bays ; representing that the same might be done in several ‘*places, but particularly between the Heads of Bohemia and a Branch of ‘‘Apoquiniminck, called Drawyer’s Creek, where, upon an accurate ‘*Mensuration, the Distance between the Tide-Waters of the One Bay & **the other is found to be but 12.00 Perches, or about 3} Miles. And it “having been further represented that the Execution of such an Under- “taking would be of the greatest Benefit to the general Trade, both of ‘Pennsylvania and Maryland, as well by Opening an Inland Water Com- ‘‘munication between them for a safe and easy Exchange of Commodities, ‘as by drawing the Produce of the rich and growing Settlements on Sus- **quehannah and its Branches down that River to the Ports in Maryland, **to be from thence either immediately exported or sent to Philadelphia, ‘as Occasion might require, ‘‘And lastly, it having been further recommended to the Society, as a “matter worthy of their Attention to appoint proper Persons to take the ‘necessary Levels, to compare the respective Times of high Water in both May. 35 1769, ‘Bays at the Places proposed, and to examine which would be the best ‘‘ place for cutting such Canal, with the probable expense thereof. “The Society, therefore, willing to encourage such a laudable Under- ‘*taking, as far as in their power, have agreed to appoint proper Persons ‘for the Services aforesaid ; but as, in their present Infant State, their ‘Funds are inadequate to such an Undertaking, they have found it neces- ‘‘sary to make this application to the Merchants & others of Philad* whose ‘*known public Spirit leaves no Room to doubt of their Readiness to assist ‘in the Design ”’ To the above Application was annexed the following Form OF SUBSCRIPTION, VIZ: ‘*We the Subscribers do hereby promise to pay the Sum respectively ‘‘affixed to our Name, into the Hands of M': Philip Syng, or the Treasurer ‘‘of the American Philos. Society, held at Philad* &c for the Time being ; ‘*in Order to defray the Expense of taking the proper Levels, & examining ‘‘which will be the best place for opening a Canal, between the Waters of ‘** Delaware & Chesopeak Bays.”’ Com. of Nat. Hist. to be summoned by D™ Kuhn to meet at the College, Friday, “ to prepare Directions for Curing the Red-root Tea-plant.” A letter from D*™ Lorrimer of Florida to D™ Williamson was read & referred to C. of Nat. Philosophy for answer. Election of New Members:—Rev* D" Jno. Witherspoon, Prest. Coll. N. J.; Rev* D* Myles Cooper, Prest. Coll. N. Y.; Col. Landon Carter, Va.; D" Otto of Bethlehem ; M*™ eal Clark; D* Lorimer [sic], Fl*; D*™ Brooke, Md. ; D« Prime, N. Tis D* Jno, Jones, N. Y.; M* S. Bowen, 8. C.; and Sam. Shoemaker, Esq. of Philadelphia. 1769. May 3. (Bond; Thos. Pryor, M. Aspden, & 22 others.) W. P. Syng, “agreeable [sic] to the Rules of the Society, delivered in his & E. Physick’s bond of £500, conditioned for the faithful discharge of his duty as Treasurer.” His account showed a ballance [sic] of £ 98 -- 14-- 1. Bond delivered for keeping to T. Bond, v. p. and account to be audited by Mifflin & Thomson. D* W. Shippen jun. to write to D" Moore. _ The Merchants Committee reported that “they had con- May. 36 1769. vened a number of the merchants” .. “the design was highly approved, and a Subscription was immediately be- gun, which already amounted to £140.” Messrs. Lukens, Clarkson, Sellers, & Rumsay “ were ap- pointed to go & examine which will be the most proper place for cutting the canal, to take the proper levels, to com- pare the respective times of high water on both bays & see whether a direct communication can be opened by a canal, or whether locks and dams are necessary, & if so, what head of waters to supply those dams, to make an estimate of the probable expense... & report... ” _ The Merchants Com. to thank the merchants, & ask them to add their own members to the Survey committee. ‘“ As it may be in the power of many gentlemen to lend assistance in the prosecution of the design, their countenance & con- currence will be gratefully Acknowledged by the Society.” “Types made by Abel Buel of Connecticut” were referred to T. Bradford to examine. Com. N. Hist. desired to prepare directions for curing the red root Tea plant and report at the next meeting. Transit of Venus Com. to meet at the College Monday evening “to prepare themselves for the observation and to send to the press some account of the instruments lately arrived.” 1769. May 19. (Bond and 12 others.) Auditing committee reported the accounts correct; also that “The honorable House of representatives had generously granted the privilege of erecting the Observatory in the State house yard,” and voted £100 for erection and obser- vation, “to be paid to the Society’s Treasurer ;” also that The Committee of Feby. 17th, “had agreed with Jas. Pearson to erect the Observatory to a plan delivered him, for. . a sum not exceeding £60.” An order had been drawn on the Treasurer for £10 in advance for materials, — May. 37 1769, Balance now in Treasurer’s hands £98 -- 14-1, as pe account following :— To cash paid sundries rat £785 By cash rec‘ entrance fore the late Union.... from 438 members be- + £16:2:6 April 14th, 1769, To d° p* } 10:0:0 fore late Un.......... Jas. Pearson ¥ order. 1769, April 18th. By cash | of Owen Jones by order : To ballance due to y* So- eave of the Assembly of y* { 100:0:0 Ceehiadé cis deceedens 6 8:14: ET Ee J 116:2:6 116:2:6 “C, Thomson & T. Mifflin are desired to request the favour of M* Bradford to collect the money subscribed for defraying the expense of examining the best place. . . be- tween Delaware & Chesapeake bays, and. ..to pay. . . to the Society’s Treasurer.” The Com. reported that the Merchants had nominated Jos. Ellicot, Rich. Silliforth, W. Killen & J. Stapler to join in the examination. “Com. of N. Hist. are continued on the service to which they were appointed last meeting.” Owen Biddle reported that the Transit Com. had met **&. classed themselves for the service; that Mr. Luken’s public and private engagements not permitting him to attend the making an observation on the western line and there being no other found, who was willing to undertake it, the observation ... there was dropped ; that it was agreed to observe at Philadelphia, at Norrington, and at the Capes ;” that Shippen, Ewing, Prior & Williamson would observe at Phil*; D™ Smith, Tidienn Sellers, & Rittenhouse at Nor- rington; & Owen Biddle at the Capes, using the telescope generously granted him by “ the library company of Phila- delphia,” taking an assistant, & setting out “in a day or two.” “The Society agree to defray the expences of O. Biddle & his assistant .. an order is drawn on the Treasurer ... for £20.” May. 38 1769. Bond and Rhoads to ask the Speaker of the Assembly to return thanks for the Society. Treasurer desired to pay out of the money rec’ from the merchants such sum-as the Canal Committee shall draw for expenses while on that service. Pearson, having finished the Observatory, wanted money ; the vice president was desired to draw for him £40. “ Adjourned to meet here to-morrow evening at 5 o’clock.” Secretaries to notify members, 1769. May 20. On adjournment. (Bond & 27 others.) The classification of observers was approved. “The Society next enquired how the several Observers were to be furnished with proper instruments, and were informed by M™ Ewing that M*™ Jos. Shippen intended to use a small reflecting Telescope belonging to the hon” Prop’; . .. M™ Pryor had a good reflecting Telescope of his own . . . That it was proposed to apply to Miss Norris for the use of a large refracting Telescope in her possession for D™ Williamson .... he himself [M™ Ewing] . . . with the Telescope belonging to the Assembly of the Province ; that M* Prior had furnished a good Time piece: & that they had a transit or equal altitude Instrument and a sector belong- ing to the hon"* Prop‘, which were fitted up at the Observa- tory for ascertaining the true Meridian, adjusting the Clock, ke.” “That at Norrington M* Rittenhouse had a good time piece, an equal altitude Instrument, and a refracting Tele- scope; that a new reflecting Telescope with a micrometer was just arrived, which the hon” Proprietaries had gener- ously purchased and sent over on the occasion, & which they desired to present to the College. Besides these they had one or two refracting telescopes which they intended to fit up for the purpose. “That M*" Biddle had a time piece and equal altitude » June. 39 1769. Instrument of his own... & the Library Company... had granted him the use of their large reflecting Telescope.” Ewing, Williamson and C. Thomson to wait on Mie Nor- ris to request the use of her Telescope. A short paragraph from Franklin’s letter read, Sl aatan for his election. Letter from the Speaker of the Assembly to D" Bond (& M« Rhoads.) “Sir, agreeable to the request of the philosoph- ical society the house of Assembly have ordered that they have the use of the Telescope &c . . . . The Assembly have not as yet made any further order . . . but propose to do it before they adjourn .. . . Jos Galloway.” Survey committee, on motion, was requested to examine “the ground between French town on Elk and New Ham- burgh on Delaware.” “ A model of a new invented wind mill” received from M" Gilpin, was referred to the C. of Mechanics and Archi- tecture, to meet next Friday evening to examine it & report. “A cag of Berry seed” from J. Maris, with a letter stat- ing that it “ produces an Oyl equal in quality to Florence oyl, some say preferable; that its produce is amazingly great.” Planted 10 seed toa hole. 3 feet apart ; plants to be thinned out, leaving 3 or 4 ina hole; grows in pods & gathered full grown & dry. Isaac Bartram to experiment with some, & the rest to be distributed among the members to plant. Thanks voted to M™ Maris. “ Agreed, that application be made to the Assembly for a lot of ground in the state house square, whereon to build a house to accommodate the Society.”—Bond, James, Clifford, Thomson, committee to draft the petition. 1769. June16. (Bond & 31 others) M* Gale’s letter of inquiry about Abel Buel’s types, read. Canal committee reported . . . . ‘‘We have viewed the ground, taken the level and surveyed the distance between the tide waters in Bohemia and Anoquinimy Rivers, & have likewise essayed a calculation of the ex- June. 40 1769. pense that will attend the cutting of a canal, which we are of opinion may be executed with Locks, for . . £40,000. “The depth of earth from the highest ground to the level of Navigation being very great, we have declined making any estimate of what the cost might be, to make a clear passage from River to River, as the expense would greatly exceed the mode on which our calculations are formed. **For a particular account of our work and the calculations we have made, we beg leave to refer the Society to the plans of the Survey and ele- vation herewith laid before them.’’ Signed June 16. 1769. Lukens, Sellers, Clarkson. Report &e referred to C. for Am. Improvements. Thos. Gilpin, one of the Merchants’ appointees exhibited “a plan of a canal & elevation . . between Chester river & Duck creek, with an estimate”—for flat bottomed boats, carrying 1000 bushels, £8050; for shallops &c., £28,298.— Referred. Report that Miss Norris’ telescope had been placed in Dr. Williamson’s hands. Thanks ordered, and the Telescope to be sent home safe. Building committee continued. [No report. ] Transit Committee at Philadelphia reported ‘‘that they-had met fre- quently . . . to adjust their instruments & to remove every local obstruc- tion . . . On the day of the transit they assembled at the Observatory in the morning and took the passage of the sun’s eastern & western limbs over the cross hairs of the transit Instrument, that they might be compared with the like observations made at the same altitudes of the sun in the after- noon, to discover the error of the clock & the time of apparent noon. This observation was frequently made before the day of the transit and repeated for several days after. Every observer being fixed at his telescope ——”’ [Here follows the description of the observations occupy- ing 4 pages. The report of the Committee elaborated by D" Ewing may be seen in Trans, A. P. 8. 1 Series, Vol. 1, pp. 42 to 89.] “ M* Owen Biddle. . Cape Henlopen . . . laid before the society a diary containing a particular account of his & his assistant M" Joel Bailey’s Observations as follows” [in 5} pages, which were elaboratec & published in Trans, A. P.S., 1* series, Vol. 1, pp. 89 to 97.) “The Vice presidents and secretaries are appointed to pre- June. 41 1769, pare a sketch of the Institution and design of the Society to digest the several papers, which have been laid before it and to prepare the whole for the inspection of the Society in or- der for their publication.” [See Preface to Trans. Vol. 1.] “Chas. Thomson read a letter . . from John Jones of In- dian river, wherein he mentions his having discovered several species of Grapes in his neighborhood.”—Referred to C. on American Improvements. 1769. June 80. (Cadwalader, V. P.; & 14 others.) Report of C. on Am. Imp. That thanks be given to the surveyors of the Bohemia & Apoginimy line, ‘But as some other places have been men- tioned as suitable for opening a communication . . . and as it is of great importance that the best place be fixed on . . . the same gentlemen are desired . . . toexamine the ground between Elk & Hamburg and between Elk & Christiana creek, and . . . then to take the level of that place which seems the most favourable & make an estimate . . .”’ That Messrs Lukens, Sellers, Clarkson, Silliforth & Stapler be allowed “15 sh. per day for the time they were engaged, which was seven days,” & expenses, total £ 44..11 ..11, That the drafts & remarks of the committee be carefully preserved among the papers of the Society. ‘*That the thanks of the Society be given to Thomas Gilpin for his ser- vice & time generously devoted to the public as well in the mensuration & levels taken by him from Chester Run to Duck creek as in the drafts of the land between the heads of those creeks the plan of a canal & estimate of the costs with remarks thereon, all which are to be carefully preserved among the society’s papers.”’ ‘«That as J. Sellers has been at the expense of getting a curious levelling Instrument of a new construction made for this particular service the sum of 50 sh. be allowed him in part pay for the same provided he will grant the society the use of the instrument as oft as they shall have occasion for it.’’ Com. to collect merchants’ subscription ordered to make the merchants a report “ & sollicit [sic] payment of the sub- scriptions.” Com. on Buel’s types reported the metal good, “ & that they doubt not he will correct the defects that appear... . different sizes, standing out of line, & the impression of some July. 42 1769. being too faint.” Thanks ordered “for his spirited and use- ful undertaking” & “that a specimen of Caslon & Son be sent him for his imitation.” A treatise on the culture of the vine by E. Antill, was re- ferred to the Committee on American Improvements. A letter on the medicinal uses of Apocymum from Dr. Mercer, was read. A letter on the Constitution of the Air, its effects on the human body & from D* Elmer of Bridgetown was read.— Both referred to Medical Committee. Certificate of Morrice Pound relative to the quantity of Vines he had planted & has now growing, referred to C. on American Improvements. 1769. July 20. College. (Bond; Peter Miller of Ephrata, & 17 others.) Added to Com. on Sketch of the Institution & Design of the Society—D™ Allison [sic], Williamson, Redman, Morgan, Shippen jun., Kuhn, & Messrs Bartram, O. Biddle, Pember- ton, Drinker, Jon. Smith, Rhoads, Tilghman, Rhea—“ to meet here next Monday evening.” Order on the Treasurer for £20, for Rittenhouse’s ex- penses; £3--17--6, for Lukens’ expenses; £11--9 + bal- ance of £31--9 due O. Biddle for expenses. A draft of the River Mississippi from the mouth up to fort Chartres, from actual surveys. [surveyor unknown. } A draft of the River Mobille [sic] from the bay of Mobille to Fort Tombeebe (Tombecbe ?] 96 leagues, from actual sur- veys by Philip Pilman in 1767.—Both drafts delivered to D*" Williamson by M* D. Clark, with a request to present them to the society. The Med. Com. report “on several matters,” unsigned, was returned to the Com. for signature. Transit obs. at Norriton. ‘ D" Smith laid before the So- ciety the following account of the observations of the transit of Venus by the Committee at Norriton.” Aug.—Sept. 43 1769. [It occupies 23 pages, & is to be found in Trans. A. P. S. Vol. 1. pp. 8 to 42.] “ Rev’ M" Ewing delivered in the following paper con- taining observations and calculations made from the late transit viz.” [here follow 4 blank pages intended to engross what is published on pp. 5 to 8 of Trans. Vol. L.] 1769. Aug.18. College. (Syng, chairman & 17 others.) Com. to prepare transactions for the press reported “ that they had met several times & agreed upon a number of papers ... viz.” [1} blank pages, intended for the list. ] Bond, Smith, Ewing, Thomson, & Mifflin, made a Com- mittee “ to superintend & correct the press.” On the Culture of the Currant shrub & a receipt for mak- ing currant wine from M" J. Okely of Bethlehem, read, An essay on the culture of hemp, with a letter from the hone M* Antle of Shrewsbury, read. 1769. Sep. 15. (Bond, W. Shippen, D. Evans, B. Wyn- koop, Dr. Kuhn, E. Kennersly [sic], J. Davidson, R. 8. Jones, D* Clarkson, J. Lukens, E. Duffield, Dr. Redman, L. Nicola, M. Aspden, D*™ Williamson, J. Ewing, W. Smith.) “ D" Williamson delivered to the Society a paper, in which he endeavored to explain the Theory of the motion of the Comets, the Probability of their being inhabited, and to account in a new Way for the appearance of their luminous train on their near approach to the sun.”-—Referred to Com, of Ast. to meet Monday, 6 P. M. at the College, and publish it if they think proper without reporting. Smith & Ewing “to agree with M" Duffield to make a timepiece for the use of our Observatory in a plain & cheap manner.” 1769. Oct. 6. (Bond, D™ Cowpar of N. York, Evans, Coombs, Pemberton, Kinnersly [sic], Duffield, Clarkson, Smith (W.), Ewing, Thompson.) October, 44 1769. Com. reported Duffield’s clock to be ready for the ensu- ing transit of Mercury.—Venus Transit Com. appointed to observe Mercury; T. Coombe added.—“ If any other Mem- bers . . have Telescopes, it is hoped they will employ them .. & communicate their Observations .. .” Persons so intend- ing, to meet at the Observatory, Wednesday night, to class themselves & prepare. Rev‘ J. Ewing & Joel Baily [sic] added; to proceed with all convenient speed. “ Advertisement for specimens of the different clays to be sent to the Society” ordered. “On the Bristol Chalybeate waters;” letter from Dr. J. Denormandie, read & referred to Med. Com. “ to meet this day week & report.” 1769. Oct 20. (Bond, Nicola, Rhoads, Gibson, Jones, Williamson, Hollingworth, Clarkson, Kinnersly [sic], Rit- tenhouse, W. Smith, Ewing, Thomson, Bond jur.) No quorum for election of new members ; election “ de- ferred ’till the next quarter day.” Mercury transit Com. to meet at the Obs. 21% 4 P.M. Canal Com. meet at Obs. 21%! 4 P. M. to “fix the time for setting out on that service.” Med. Com. to meet at Mr. Byrn’s, Friday, 6 P. M. “ Agreed, That after every meeting an account be pub- lished in the newspapers, of all the papers laid before the Society.” “On cutting & gathering the Bene seed ;” letter from John Morel of Geo. read. 1769. Nov. 3. (Alison chairman; Ewing, Thomson, Rhoades, Kinnersley [sic], Clarkson, Jones jun., Jon. Smith, Davidson, Pierson, Williamson, Duffield.) Mercury Com. reported progress. Canal Com. reported themselves ready to set out on the 18",—Copy of minute of appointment for them ordered.— Order on the Treasurer for £40 for their expenses,—‘* They November. 45 1769. are also to examine the ground between the Head of Duck Creek & Chester River, & to take the level of it if — should judge necessary.” Med. Com. reported on Denormandie’s paper on the Bris- tol Waters; ordered for publication in the Transactions. Advertisement for clays to be “ deferred for some time.” Pierson’s account for building the Observatory & sundry other services, “ referred to the examination of the gentle- men who made the agreement with him,” Tuesday next. 1769. Nov. 17. (Galloway; Bond, Williamson, D' Har- ris, Rhoades, Alexander, Evans, Bradford, Kennersley [sic], Duffield.) Mercury Com. reported “That they had opportunity of making accurate observations, the Result of which should be laid before the society at next meeting.” Levi Hollingsworth & Gilpin “ particularly requested to attend the Com. appointed to make the Survey & Levels be- tween the waters of the Chesopeak [sic] & Delaware.” 1769. Dec. 1. (Bond; Redman, Williamson, Morgan, Rhoades, Fisher, Pierson, Jones, White, Kennersley, Syng, Coombe, Dav. Evans, D"™ Shippen; Ewing, Thomson, D* Smith.) Treasurer Syng reported ‘“ £40 from the Merchants of this City,” per M* Bradford “ being a further Part of their gen- erous Contribution towards — the most practicable places for opening a Canal . . And as some of the Com- mittee named for this service ‘lists not been able to attend the following Gent are now appointed ... & earnestly requested to proceed on the Business without Loss of Time, viz.—Messrs. Rhodes, Ewing, Hollingsworth, Gilpin, Stape- ler, J. Bailey [sic] & Sittiforth, or any four of them.” The President signed an order for £40,to pay to M™ Rhoads, for expenses. ** An Improvment [sic] on the Construction of Hadley’s December, 46 - 1769. Quadrant, with a proper mathematical Figure & Demonstra- tion of the Truth of the proposed Construction” communi- cated by M™ Ewing; “ which he is desired to publish among the Transactions of the Society.” 1769. Dee. 15. (Bond; Pemberton, Kinnersley [sic], Coombe, Drinker, Hollingsworth, Evans, Fooks, Nicola, Rhodes, Aspden, Morgan, Williamson; Smith, Ewing, Thomson.) Canal Committee.—Two being present, reported “ That the uncertain Season of the Year, and the Swamps be full [sic] of water, had deterr’d them from proceeding on that Ser- vice; but as soon as the Winter should set in, & the Swamps be frozen over, they would immediately proceed.” Jos. Gilpin added to the Committee; to be informed of this by M" Hollingsworth. Rev‘ M™ Maskelyne, Astronomer Royal had written to T. Penn, respecting some account he had received of the Obser- vations on Venus; Penn sent a copy of the letter to See. Dr. Smith :—“ Greenwich, Aug. 2. 1769.—Sir. I thank you for the account of the Pennsylvania Observations which seem excellent and compleat [sic]; and do Honor to the Gentle- men who made them.... [The letter occupies a page, and expresses a hope of finding the Sun’s Parallax, by com- paring the Amer. & Europ. Observations “nearer than we could depend upon from the Transit of 1761.”] “I do not yet know whether the Obs. made by Messrs. Mason & Dixon in Pennsylvania will suftice to settle the Longitude of Philad* to the exactness here requisite. I wish, therefore, to receive the Observations of the Eclipses of J upiter’s Satellites made there in the Spring of this year, of which D" Smith makes mention.... I wish, also,... the Difference of Latitude & Longitude between the Philadelphia Observatory and the two others at Norriton & the Capes of Delaware, and also how much the State house Square differs from the Southern point of the City of Philadelphia to which Messrs. Mason & Dixon have referred their Observations.” “I beg January. 47 1770. your acceptance of the inclosed account of my Observations of the Transit and Eclipse of the Sun, June 3*. . . Several Pheenomena noted at Norriton, agreed with those observed here; but they have further observed a curious Cireum- stance at the first entrance of Venus, wch the low alti- tude of the Sun, did not permit me to observ here; as, on the other Hand, some Phenomena were noted here, weh they have not taken notice of.” [For Maskelyne’s Obs. see Trans. A. P. 8. Vol. I, pp 105 to 114.] [Then follows half a page of “ Immersions & Emersions of Jupiter’s Satellites, observed at Greenwich.” Smith, Ewing & Williamson, a Committee to draw up an account of the Transits of Venus & Mercury to be communi- cated to the Astronomers in Europe, to be transmitted to D* Franklin, as President. “ A note was given in by M™ Nicola to be added to his Piece, on preserving Subjects in Spirits &e.” Advertisement in the Newspapers of the Annual Election, at the College, Jany 5, 2-5 P. M. ordered, “ & also notifying the Rule relative to the annual Payments to be made by the members before they can be admitted to a Vote.” PROCEEDINGS ANNO 1770. 1770. Jan. 5. Election of officers: Ben. Franklin, President. Jos. Galloway, D™ T. Bond, Sam. Rhoades, Vice Presi- dents. Rev‘ D™ W. Smith, C. Thomson, T. Mifflin, 8. Roberts, Secretaries. D" Isaac Bartram, D™ B. Rush, O. Biddle, Curators. Philip Syng, Treasurer. A letter from Franklin “ relative to the Culture of Silk in this Province” was read and referred to the Com. on Husb. & Am. Improvements. February. 48 1770. * D Ewing was respectfully requested to continue his best assistance in digesting and Publishing the Transactions of last year.” ** A new Invented Leather Bowl, made by B. Peters was presented.” 1770. Jan.19. (Rhoads & Bond, V. P.—23 members & W. Smith, Sec. — 26.) Election of new members:—D*: Fothergill, M™ Ed. Nairne, & M* Jas. Ferguson of London; D" Hahn, Prof. Chem. Univ. Utrecht ; Lord Sterling of N. Jersey; M™ John Mo- rell of Georgia; M™ Guald, Surveyor of W. Florida; M™ Joel Bailey of Chester Co. Pa.; M™ Jos. Ellicot [sic] of Bucks Co. Pa.; & M™ Jos. Gilpin of Cecil Co. Md. Com. on Silk Culture reported, that they had met twice & ** prepared the Heads of a scheme” which was read and ap- proved & the Com. was “empowered to digest & lay the scheme before the. . . Assembly, & to pray their assistance in Carrying it into Execution, as being the natural Patrons of every Undertaking wch requires the public Countenance & Encouragement.” Canalcommittee recommending M*- Joseph Horatio Ander- son, be being present “agreed in a very obliging manner to at- tend the Com. whenever they should be prepared to set out ; & it was earnestly recommended to the Committee to embrace the present opportunity of the frosty Season to proceed on their work.” 1770. Feby 2. (Bond & Rhoads. V. P.; Sam. Purvey- ance [sic] & 22 other members; Smith & Thomson Sees, = 27.) — Secretaries ordered to notify newly elected members. Com. on Silk Culture read their“ Form of Representation and Petition to the House of Assembly” which they thought had better go from the whole Society rather than from the Committee, February. 49 1770. “To the Honorable” &¢-— The Representation or Peti- tion of” &&¢—* Sheweth—That [Here follows four paragraphs of preamble ending] it is therefore proposed— ‘1. That a public Filature be established at Philadelphia (and after- wards at... other places in the Province..... ) for winding Cocoons ; . Managers appointed . . . Cocoons belonging to all who may chuse to work up their own Silk... .”’ ‘*2. That to encourage all Persons to cultivate Mulberry trees, raise Silk-worms & bring their Cocoons . . . managers to pay. . . during 5 years, the Current Price . . . in Georgia; and... . at the rate of 25 per cent on the value for all Cocoons ... ; & besides . . . bestow the fol- lowing yearly Premiums, viz, for 1770, £15 to the Person who shall raise . . the greatest quantity . . . not less than 30,000; & £10. . . next greatest quantity, not less than 20,000. In 1771,£ 15... . 40,000 and £10 . . . 30,000, In 1772, £15. . . 50,000, and £10... 40,000. In 1773, £15... . 60,000 £10... 50,000, and in 1774, £15... 70,000, and £10. . . 60,000 . . . Cocoons raised in the Province. «3. That to enable the managers to pay the aforesaid Premiums, estab- lish the Filature, purchase Cocoons & employ Servants for the work, it seems necessary that a sum not less than £500 p. annum should be ap- propriated during the aforesaid Term of five Years.’’ ‘«The Society therefore Pray—That the Honle House of Assembly. . . . nominate & appoint proper managers . . . to receive out of the Provincial Treasury the aforesaid yearly sum, & ... all Silk . . . with the Floss, be exposed to public Sale from time to time. .... ” &e. &. ‘If the Society . . meets with . . . . encouragement from the House it is proposed to write immediately to Georgia and Carolina for.... Eggs, to distribute... .’’ ‘‘All which’ &c. Signed Thomas Bond, Samuel Rhoads V. P. [The next page is occupied by an extract from Franklin’s letter to D™ Evans, about Silk Culture.] Address & letter approved, and ordered to be signed by the Vice Presidents; Bond, Pemberton, Drinker, Penn- ington [sic], Redman, Evans, Alison, Smith & Thomson ap- pointed to present them to the Assembly. Com. for Am. Imp. reported “ that they have met lately at the House where the Union Library was kept,” & think “ it would be a fit Place for the meetings of the Society, & for the Keeping the Cabinet.”—Pemberton, Clifford, Is. Bar-. tram & O. Biddle “ were appointed to call on the Directors PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. iv. PRINTED JULY 16, 1883. February. 50 1770. of the Philadelphia Library Company to know the lowest Terms on which they will rent the House.” Duffield’s account £15, --17--6 for the clock was ordered to be paid, the Com. reporting “ that they think the work good & the charge reasonable.” Canal Committee “ being this evening returned—Report that they had view’d and leveled . . . thro Red-lion Creek in the Bite of Newcastle to the Tide waters of Elk River; and also from Christiana Creek to the said Elk River, and find it practicable to make a good Canal the first way, and a Canal tor Barge-navigation the second, and... also... from ... Peach Bottom Ferry along the line dividing Penn* & Maryland, to Christiana Creek, & find that a good Road may be made; but had not had Leisure to draw up a Regular Report.” 1770. Feby 16. College. (Bond, Rhoads; Alison, Da- vidson, Jones, Clarkson, Rhea, Bryan, Jon. Smith, Bring- hurst, Is. Bartram, Moses Bartram, Hollingsworth, Aspden, Sellers, Lukens, Worral, Drinker, Purviance, Pemberton, White, D™ Shippen, Evans; Thomson, W. Smith.) Com. to present the Address, reported, that it “ was re- ceived by the House in a very Kind manner” and read by the Clerk. The Com. laid before the House specimens of this Country Silk in cocoon, skain, knit & woven. The House seemed well satisfied and would probably “take some effec- tual method to encourage & establish the scheme.” The Directors of the Library Co, were reported as fixing £25 as the lowest rent for the Library Room, “ which being thought too high, & the Room otherwise judged inconve- nient on several accounts, it was unanimously agreed not to rent the House.” Com. on Amer. Imp. were “desired to continue every method in their Power for informing the members of As- sembly, of the nature & Practicability of the Scheme... for promoting the Culture. of Silk, and to make the best March, 51 1770. Estimate they can of the Expence of establishing the Fila- ture & employing the necessary Hands.” Canal Com. “returned their Report as follows, viz. See the Original Reports in the Society’s Papers. [Two pages evidently left blank for its engrossment.]—Thanks were re- turned to the Com. for their zeal in this service at so in- clement a Season of the year & their skill & assiduity . . .” They, together with Pemberton, Drinker, Fisher & Bryan, “are desired to lay all the Canal Papers before the mer- chants . . & to assure them that the Society will lose no Time in procuring the proper Estimates.” 1770. March 2. (Rhoads; & 13 others.) Com. of Amer. Imp. reported “ That they had drawn up a Paper setting forth the public advantages” of the Silk Culture, & probable expense, & been permitted to read it in the House to the greatest part of the members, after the speaker had quitted the chair; the plan had been fully dis- cussed ; they had reason to think the House would make some suitable provision &. This paper was ordered to be preserved. “The Com. appointed to look for a proper Place for their future meetings, report that the Rev? M* Peters was willing to rent the Church School-house at £12 per annum, & that they think it a proper Place. Referred to next meeting.” A letter from M* Sabina Rumsey to C. Thomson, On the Culture of Silk, was read and ordered to be published. “ Con- tinuance of her correspondence” requested. Com. on Pearson’s account reported “that they had set- tled the Ballance [sic] due him at £24--17, for which an order was given him on the Treasurer.” “© A map of part of Pennsylvania & Maryland intended to shew, at one View, the several places proposed for opening a communication between the waters of the Delaware & Chesopeak Bays” laid before the Society by W. T. Fisher; to be kept among the Society’s papers for future use. “In April. 5 2 1770. this Map is also delineated the different Roads proposed to be opened for Land Carriage from Susquehannah” [sic]. Canal survey accounts of M™ S. Rhoads, £56 -- 6 -- 103. 1770. March 16. (Rhoads, V. P. in the chair; Pember- ton, Jones, Coombe, Fisher, Clifford, I. Bartram, Penning- ton [sic], Rhea, Jon. Smith, Bradford, Davidson, Alison, Rush, Williamson, Duffiel [sic], Morgan, D™ Smith, Sec.) School-house rented for the meetings of the Society. Pem- berton, Clifford, Coombe, I. Bartram, a Committee “ to pro- vide Candles, Firewood, Benches, Tables and other neces- sary Furniture, at as moderate a rate as they can.” M* Fisher reported that all the Merchants had not yet seen the Canal-papers. Ordered, that all papers & accounts be collected & laid before the Com. of Am. Imp. to be ex- amined before the next meeting. “ A scheme for encreasing the Cabinet of Natural Curiosi- ties” from the Curators, was read and returned for some alterations against next meeting. “ A remarkable case of a Tetanus cured by amazing quan- tities of Opium, written by D" Gloster,* was communicated by D® Morgan, & referred to the Medical Committee . . .” 1770. April 6. ‘ At the School-house in 2¢ street.” (Bond, Rhoads, V. P.; Clifford, White, Alexander, O. Biddle, Alli- son [sic], Jones, Clarkson, Coombe, Ewing, Rush, Morgan, Williamson ; Sinith & Thomson, Secs.) Order drawn on the Treas. for £16 +*6 +104 in favour of Rhoads. Com. to provide candles &e. continued. M" Fisher, sent a message to the Society, asking the ap- pointment of an evening meeting of the Com. of Am. Imp. that he might lay before them the Canal-papers, with ob- servations. —Next Friday evening fixed; to be notified in the newspapers. Medical Committee report that the case of Tetanus cured in Antigua, “ is the most extraordinary instance of the kind ex- * Spelled Gloucester at the meeting when elected, January 18, 1771, April. 53 1770. tant in the annals of medical literature .. . deserves a place in the Transactions . . . and may prove a valuable publica- tion as it sets forth the safety & advantage of a freer use of Opium than has been common in violent spasmodic com- plaints.” Susquehanna Survey.—“ Cha: Thompson informed the So- ciety that 8. Wallace had offered to make an accurate sur- vey of the River Susquehanah [sic] from Peach bottom up- wards, provided the Society will defray his expenses while about the work. “D" Williamson, who has navigated the River Susque- hanah for about 120 miles above Harris’ [sic] informed the Society that from the observations he had made, the navi- gation of that River is capable of great improvements. * As the Navigation of that River is of great importance to this province the proposal of M" Wallace is referred to the consideration of the Com. of Am. Imp. & D*- Williamson is desired to communicate his observations to the said Com. to report thereon.” David Evans resigned his membership. Curators report not ready. 1770. April 20. (Bond, Rhoads, O. Biddle, Jon. Smith, Gilpin, I. Bartram, Jones, Rush, D" Shippen.) Committee “ to get the Hall in proper order,” continued. No report of Com. on Canal-papers. Curators reported for consideration, proposals “for en- creasing the Cabinet.” 1. All Merchants, Army Officers, Ship Captains & others be requested through “the Newspapers in each Colony on the Continent” to collect, & transmit new & curious plants, animals & fossils to the Curators. 2. Names of donors inserted in the Books and public ac- knowledgment made of worthy donations. 8. Power given the Curators to write to foreign members and others to solicit assistance in completing the museum ; letters to be first submitted. May. —b4 «170. 4. “That orders be given to the members, to deliver all the effects of the Society which belong to the Cabinet to the Curators, as many things have been intrusted to the care of the members which have never yet been delivered up to the Society.” “Should the Society ... comply ...a plan will be established which will in a few years procure a collection worthy of the care of the Society.” The Committee’s Advertisement was read and referred to the Com. N. H., the Presidents & Secretaries, to meet at the Hall, this night week, to prepare a report. Seal.—* Whether one should be provided . . . was carried in the affirmative by a large majority.”—Paschal, Thomson, Rush & O. Biddle, a Com. to prepare a device. 1770. May 4. (Prest. Sam. Rhodes [sic]; Okely, Drink- er, Jones, M. Bartram, Fisher, Clarkson, Jon. Smith, Wyn- coop [sic], Duffield, Williamson, Bradford, I. Bartram, Ew- ing, Bailey, Clifford, Bringhurst, W. Smith, O. Biddle, Thomson. | Canal Com.—* Whole expenses” £128--11--5; all paid except £3--17--8 due Gilpin, £6--15 due Bailey, & £5 due Stapler; orders signed by the V. P. for said amounts, Com. on Am. Imp. to meet Wnsdy. evg. to consider “ the best way of disposing of the Canal papers for future use, & how far & what part of them it may be proper to take notice of & preserve in the Society’s publication.” [sie.] “ M* Bradford to employ a person to summon the Com- mittee & to know on what terms he will undertake to sum- mon Committees occasionally.” £2+°12+-6 due W. A. Shettle for Copper delivered to H. Dawkins for engraving projections for the transit of Venus &c, was referred to Drinker & O, Biddle. Advertisement of the Curators to be continued, under the Committee. Committee on Seal desired to report at next meeting. A collection of natural Ouriosities presented by Ruth May. 55 1 Johnson, relict of Wm. Johnson. Curators to make a list. & return thanks. Com. on Pub. differing—it was “after a good deal of de- bate” agreed that O. Biddle’s Transit Observations should come in immediately after Ewing’s, in p. 78. 1770. May 18. (Rhoads, V. P. in the Chair; O. Biddle, Drinker, Jones, Clifford, Wynkoop [sic], Morgan, Alexan- der, Bradford, Thomson, W. Smith.) Com. for Am. Imp. reported that the Canal papers & re- ports “should be abridged and preserved for future use among the printed Transactions ... Drafts of Canals &ec. should be reduced to a convenient scale and engraved for the Illustration of the other Papers, and the satisfaction of those who wish well to the Improvement of the Province.— The Expence of this part of the Publication, the Com. think may be defrayed out of the Residue of the money contribu- ted by the Merchants . . . provided the assent of the Mer- chants can be obtained for this appropriation.”—Report agreed to. Rhoads, Lukens, Clarkson, Gilpin, Fisher, Hol- lingsworth, Ewing and Secretaries, to abridge and prepare the Canal Papers for publication ; Fisher and Clarkson requested to reduce the drafts & maps.—This Committee to meet May 25—Drinker, Clifford, Wynkoop, and Fisher, to get the Merchants’ consent. “That part of the Committee’s Report, which recom- mends it to the Society to take such steps as they may think consistent with the Plan of their Institution to forward the opening a Road between Peach Bottom or Nelson’s Ferry Sasquehannah [sic], and the Navigable Waters of Christiana Creek, is left for the further Consideration of the Society.” V. P. to sign an order to pay Strettel’s account. Committee on Seal requested “to finish that apices against next meeting. Curators read the list of Curiosities from Mrs. Ruth Johnson, “& are desired to enter the List in their own Books.” June, 56 1770. Maskelyne’s Observations of the Transit at Greenwich, and the Observations at Providence, R. I. were communica- ted, and referred to the Com. of Ast. to be extracted for the Transactions. [Here follow D™ Smith’s extracts, occupying 3 pages. See Trans. Vol. I.] “The Society . . having the Pleasure to find that the Observations of the Transit of Venus made by their order in this Province, were so well received by the Royal Society, & were likely to be of Service to Astronomy, ‘as well as to promote the Credit of this Society; and considering further the great Importance of connecting all their three Observatories, by some actual measurements, in such a manner that the Latitude & Longitude of each of them might rest on the same sure foundation, & all of them, agreeable to the desire of the Astronomer Royal, be connected with the Meridian [sic] Line of Messrs. Mason and Dixon—Messrs Owen Biddle, Joel Bailey & Richard Thomas were appointed to take the Courses & Dis- tances from New-castle Court house to the State-house Observatory in the most careful & accurate manner; & D* Smith, John Lukens, Esq, & Mt Rittenhouse are appointed to take the Courses & Distances accurately be- tween Norriton Observatory & that in the State-house Square. And the Society will defray the Expence of these measurements.’”’ 1770. June 1. (Bond, Rhoads; Ewing, Clifford, O. Biddle, Hollingsworth, M. Bartram, I. Bartram, Bringhurst, Drinker, Kuhn, Williamson ; D™ Smith.) Committee on Seal was continued & was desired: to per- form that Service against next meeting. Com. of Ast. to meet Wnsdy. “ to determine what part of M* Ben. West’s account of the Transit of Venus, observed by Him & others at Providence, New England, shall be inserted in the Transactions...” Maskelyne’s to be inserted entire. Newcastle measurement committee had done their work and would report at next meeting.—Biddle’s expense account “in the whole £11 °°14*4,” was referred, examined, found just, and ordered paid. “ An account of the Quantity of Home-spun manufactured for the Inhabitants of Lancaster from May 1, 1769 to May 1, 1770, with a particular List of the names of the Dif- ferent Families who had manufactured any part of the same, July—Aug. 5T 1770. and the number of yards of each Kind made by each of them, with the Stuff yet at the Looms, & the yarn in the House belonging to the said year, all digested with much care and accuracy into Columns & with proper Heads” in a letter from Wm. Atlee Esq. of Lancaster, was read. The Secretaries were desired to publish the same with a short In- troduction of thanks to M"- Atlee and the inhabitants of Lan- easter “for their Industry, hoping their Example may be of public Benefit at this Time, & convince every one of the many Resources which the People of this Province have in their Power, if they are not wanting to themselves.” “ M™ Atlee’s letter is as follows viz.”—[half page blank.] “ M" Ewing communicated an Extract of a Letter from D*" Franklin . . viz” [one blank page] 1770. July 20. (Rhoads, Bond, Alison, Williamson- Syng, Ewing, O. Biddle, Jons [meaning Jones].) The Seal Com. produced two sketches. D*" Alison added to the Committee. Newcastle report would be presented at the next meeting, when M” Biddle “ expected the Norriton Committee would report their Survey from Norriton to Philadelphia.” Accounts of Transit Obs. so far as printed, to be laid be- fore the Assembly. ‘Astronomical Committee” to meet next Monday “to prepare an address to the Assembly to accompany the said Transit-Papers.” Extract from Franklin’s letter postponed. 1770. Aug. 17. (Drinker in the Chair; Ewing, David son, Bradford, Williamson ; D™ Smith.) “ The Astronomical Committee are desired to prepare the Address . . . and to present the same to the House, with such Corrections as the Vice presidents may think proper, without waiting for any future meeting of the Society. And all the TransitPapers to be bound neatly and presented with the Address.” October. 58 1770. Rittenhouse’s account of the late Comet ;— Rittenhouse’s deduction of the time of the Sun’s passing the Meridian from equal altitudes without the use of the Tables of the Equation.of Corresponding Altitudes ;— Lord Stanhope’s Observations of the Transit of Venus and of the late Comet ;—all three papers communicated & re- ferred to the Com. of Astronomy. The Norriton measurement committee reported, and the report was ordered to be published. Williamson’s paper “attempting to account for the Change of Climate in the Cultivated Parts of North America” was referred to Com. of N. H. & Chemistry. | Jas. Smither’s bill for engraving a plate of the Transit of Mercury, £3 -- 10, reported reasonable, and the V. Ps. to sign an order on the Treasurer. 1770. Oct. 19. (Bond, Rhoads; Williamson, Rush, Jones, Ewing, Jon. Smith, Bradford, D™ Harris ; D™ Smith, Thom- son.) Com. to address the Assembly reported that they had pre- sented the Address & publications, “ with all which the members had expressed themselves well pleased.” [The address, one page long, is pasted to the bottom of the page, and folded in, upwards. The blank intended for its engross- ment is at the top of the next page. | The Ast. Com. to be called to consider Rittenhouse’s and Lord Stanley’s papers. Report of Com.—That Williamson’s paper on the Change of Climate ought to be published among the Transactions. So ordered, Williamson & Hopkinson added to the Committee on Seal. Canal-Papers Com. called for Tuesday evening next. “A Catalogue of such Foreign Plants as are worthy of being encouraged in our American Colonies, with Directions for bringing over Seeds’& Plants from foreign Countries in a state of vegetation,” in a pamphlet sent by the Hon. Thos. Penn Esq. to the Society, was presented by 8. Powel Esq. November, 59 1770. “an abstract of which was ordered to be prepared by the Secretaries to be inserted in the Transactions, & M" Powel is requested to return the thanks of the Society to M™ Penn for this mark of his notice & approbation of the Purposes for which the Society is instituted.” 1770. Nov. 2. (Rhoads, Bond; D™ Smith; Rush, O. Biddle, Shippen, jun, Williamson, Clifford, Fisher, Rhea, Jon. Smith, Coombe, Bradford, Alison, Morgan.) Abstract of Canal Papers read & ordered to be printed. Fisher’s map ordered to be engraved. Alphabetical List of Members, and Officers, also the laws, ordered to be published with the Transactions. Seal Com. empowered “ to fix on such Devices as they may see proper, & get it engraved without further delay.” “ Effects of the Strammonium [sic] or Thorn apple” by D" Rush, read & referred to Med. Com. to report. Com. of Ast. ordered “to collect into one General View the Times of the Contacts of the Limbs ot the Sun and Venus” &e, &. “to see what Parallax of the Sun these dis- tant observations will give...” 1770. Nov. 15. (Rhoades; Allison, Semitier [sic], W Shippen jun. Rush, I. Bartram, Jon. Smith, Paschall, Wil- liamson, Clarkson, O. Biddle, Jones ; D™ Smith. ) Rush’s paper pronounced by the Med. Com. to be inge- nious and deserving a place in the Transactions. Ast. Com. report “ [as in pa: 12™ of the Appendix to As- tronomical & mathl. papers in ye Society’s Transactions].” D* James Smith’s letter to D™ Shippen jun. recommending Sam. Felsted* [sic] “an ingenious young gentleman” as a “Correspondent member,” and sending by Cap" Barber as a specimen of his abilities “a small Box containing a delinea- tion of a few Butterflies of this Island [Jamaica.] . . you may easily perceive what such a Genius is capable of per- forming should it attempt the Natural History of this * This name is spelled Fiisted in proceedings of January 18, 1771. December, 60 1770. Island .. .” —*N. B. An under & upper View of 28 differ- ent Butterflies accompanied his letter.”—Thanks ordered. Clarkson & Rush to collect delinquent dues. * On Comets and Fire,” a paper by D™ Williamson, re- ferred to the Com. of Ast. & Chemistry. “Ordered that no pieces be printed in the present Volume that are communicated after this night”. 1770. Dee. 2. (T. Bond, Alison, Ewing, Clifford, O. Biddle, Jones, Jon. Smith, Williamson, Morgan, Bringhurst, Simitiere [sic], Aspden, Fisher, James, Drinker ; D™ Smith.) “Enquiry into the Nature, cause & cure of Angina Suffoca- tiva,” by D* Bard, jun. of N. York, referred to Med. Com. to print in Vol. [. “it being considered as a paper that was formerly intended for the society, but delay’d by Accident.” The Report of the Committee on Williamson’s paper, was read and approved. *“ The managers of the scheme for promoting the Culture of Silk... first set on foot by this Society, presented, for their Inspection, the Silk which had been prepared and reeld [sic] by them on the Public account during the last season, and the Society expressed their satisfaction with the Progress made in this Design, and as the Silk appears good in quality and very neatly done up, they are in great hopes that the Calture of Silk will soon become a valuable addition to the productions of this Province,” 1770. Dec, 21. (Bond; Clifford, Aspden, Jon. Smith, Bradford, P, Eugene Du Simitier [sic], Morgan ; D™ Smith.) Election appointed to be in the Hall, and advertisement ordered. Vice-President, Secretaries, Curators D" Morgan and Jon* Smith a Com. “to settle the advertisment to be pre- fixed to the Transactions, & revise the list of Members before it is printed off—to meet on Monday next at 6 o’clock.” January. 61 1771, 1771. Jan. 4. “ At the Society's Hall.” (Lukens, Ritten- house & Coombe, Judges; Jones & M. Bartram, Clerks of Election.) President, Benjamin Franklin Esq. LLD., F.RS. &e. V. P.—Rhoads, T. Bond, Galloway. Sec.—W. Smith, Rittenhouse, Ewing, Jones. Cur.—W. Shippen jun., Rush, Kuhn. Treas.—Thomas Combe [sic]. 1771. Jan. 18. (Bond, Roads [sic]; Combe, Evans, Mor- gan, Lukens, Clifford, Drinker, O. Biddle, Cl. Biddle, I. Bartram, Hollingsworth, Syng, M"™ Physick, M" Jacobs, Fisher, Bringhurst, Gilpin, Fooks, Davidson, Williamson, Simitier, Aspden, I. Smith, Khun [sic], D" Shippin [sic] Junior, D™ Smith, Rittenhouse, Ewing, Jones.) D Smith’s “ account for cash advanced by him on the Survey from Norriton to Phil* & planishing a Copper Plate, amounting to £6 --5--6,” referred to Gilpin & Drinker. R. Kennedy’s account, £16 -- 5, referred to the same. Election of 15 new members :—D* Morton of Jamaica; D* Jas. Lloyd of Boston; R. Thomas, of Chester Co.; Henry Hill; W. Parr; 8. Rhoads Jun. ; T. Preston ; H. Bembridge ; J. Baynton; D" S. Preston Moore; Jos. Otolenge, of Georgia; Nevel Maskelyn [sic]; S. Filsted, of Jamaica; D™ Gloucester * of Antigua; & Fred. Marshall of N. C. Syng’s accounts referred to Drinker & Fisher. Order in favour of R. Kennedy for £10. 1771. Feby1. (Syng, Fooks, J. Smith, Physick, Rhea, Simitiere, Rittenhouse, Jones; D™ Smith.) Audit. Com. find £6--5--6 due to D™ Smith. Ordered paid. Coomb’s Met. Obs. at Phila. Dec. 1770 to Jan 15 1771. “See Trans. Vol. I. Appendix, p. 70.” *Spelled Gloster in proceedings of March 16, 1770. February. 62 1771. Bradford’s accounts for printing to be audited by D™ Smith & M™ Fooks. A Copy of Trans. ordered to be “ presented to the Proprie- taries, the Governor, to each member of Assembly, the As- semblies Library [sic], the Library of Philadelphia, to the Library of every College, in America, to the Royal Society of London, each of the foreign Philosophical Societies and to the Pennsylvania Hospital; the Secretaries to have the care of presenting these Books.” Rittenhouse’s paper relating to Birds being charmed by snakes was read. 1771. Fev 17. (Bond; Shippen jun., Kuhn, Coombe, Alison, O. Biddle, Simitiere (sic), Williamson, Jon. Smith, D*" Witherspoon, Physick, Morgan; D™ Smith, Ewing, Jones.) D™: Smith, Morgan and Kuhn, were appointed a commit- tee to bring in “a List of the most considerable Philosophi- eal Societies in Europe.” Jas. Smither’s account, £13--3, referred to D™ Smith Simitier (sic) & O. Biddle. An order was drawn on the Treasurer for Henry Dawkin’s account for engraving, (£7**10, see above.) “ Acreed ; That a person be employed by the Treasurer and D* Smith to go round with the Transactions and deliver them to the Members upon Receipt of arrearages due before the 1* of Jan’, 1771.” Syng’s bond was delivered up to M™ Physic, “ he having faithfully discharged his Trust.” Repairs on the Observatory to be directed by D™ Smith & M” Ewing. Hall & Bradford to “ give their opinion, at what price the” Vol. of Trans. “ can be sold at the most moderate Rates to report at a Special Meeting, Friday next. 1771. Fel” 22. Special Meeting. (D" Redman in the Chair; Alison, Kuhn, Rush, Bembridge, Bradford, O. Bid- . February. 63 1771. dle, Fooks, Morgan, Pearson, Drinker, Clarkson, Simitier, Williamson, I. Smith, Coombe; D™ Smith, Jones.) List of most considerable Philosophical Societies, reported : —Royal Societies at Stockholm, Upsal, Berlin & Gottingen ; Imperial Society of Petersburg ; R. College of Physicians in London ; Society for promoting Arts & Manufactures, Lon- don ; Philos. Society, Edinburgh ; Dublin Society; Acad. Nat. Curiosorum ; Society at Berne; R. Acad. Sc. Paris; Acad. of Boncnia; Acad. Sc. at Turin; Acad. at Florence; British Museum ; Universitys (sic) of Oxford, Cambridge, Dublin, Edinburg, Glasgow, St. Andrews and Aberdeen,—* to which copies of the Transactions are to be presented, together with those to the persons and Institutions mentioned in the minute of the first Instant, to which Disposition the Society concurred.” ; Smither deducts 40 sh. from his account. Ballance (sic) ordered paid. M* Clarkson exhibited an account of cash expended on the Survey from Apoquiming to Bohemia, £47~1"11. “ Bal- lance” £2°18°1 ordered paid to the Treasurer. Price of Transactions fixed at 15 shillings.* Drinker, Fisher & Bradford, to wait on the Merchants, for the remainder of the subscription to the Surveys, and present those not members with a Volume of Transactions. Copies of the Transactions to be presented to Buffon, Fer- guson, Fothergill, Linneeus, Hahn, Maskelyne, Richard Penn, Sir Geo. Saville, and Ben. West. Rhoades, Smith, Drinker, Kuhn & the Treasurer to exam- ine Bradford’s account & “ the State of the Society’s Funds” ; also Jas. Pearson’s account. ‘“‘ The Secretaries reported that this day they waited upon the hon”’’ Ilouse of Assembly of this Province and in the Name of the Society presented a Volume of the Transactions to each Member; and to their Library, together with the following address; Viz'—[Address of half a page follows. ] Advertisement to “ be inserted in the papers next week, * [Two dollars.] March—A pril—May. 64 1771. informing the Public, that the Transactions are ready for Sale at M*™ Bradford's.” 1771. March 1. Society's Hall. (Bond; Coombe, Red- man, Shippen Jr., Physick, Fooks, Wyncoop, Clarkson, Clifford, Simitier; Jon. Smith, Jones.) Committee on State of the funds continued. “ M* T. Coombe, Treasurer, delivered to D™ Bond, V. Pre. his Obligation in jive hundred Pounds for the faithful dis- charge of his Trust ; M™ Philip Syng was bound with him.” 1771. March 15. (Rhoads, Bond; Coombe, Lukens, Mor- gan, Khun [sie], Clifford, Redman, Clarkson, Simitiere [sic]; Smith, Rittenhouse, Jones.) Form of letter to accompany the Trans. to Foreign So- ‘cieties and Gentlemen, to be drawn up by the Secretaries. D* Peters’s account for Rent, £12; order drawn. 1771. April 5. (Bond; Shippen, Khun [sic], Bradford, Smith.) Hf. Dawkin’s engraving bill, £1°°2°*6; order drawn. Michael Cirbet’s bill for “a year’s attendance on the So- ciety, and for three sh. paid by him for hawling Wood” $5.00 ; order drawn. 1771. April 19. (Bond; Kuhn [sic], Shippen, Clifford, Jon. Smith, Bringhurst, Duffield; Smith, Rittenhouse.) Soe. for the Culture of Silk in Norwalk, Conn., by letter, requested some White Mulberry seed and pamphlets. Smith, Clifford & J. Smith to answer and send seed and pamphlets. “ Order signed on the Treasurer” for Nevel’s copperplate printing bill, £20° 7-6. 1771. May 8. (Bond; Clarkson; Rittenhouse.) John Arbo’s letter & present. Thanks voted. Note.—* For particulars of which [* curious and valuable present’| see a List of Communications published by The Society 19" Dec" 1771. J.T. C.” June—July—Aug. 65 1771, 1771. June 21. (Bond; Alison, Kuhn, Coombe, William- ‘son, Clifford, Fooks, Alexander, Bradford; Dr. Smith, Rit- tenhouse, Jones.) Specimens of Flint Glass from W. H. Stegle, manufac- tured by him, at Manheim, Lancaster Co. Coombe, Ritten- house, Williamson “to examine them and publish an ac- count thereof in the next papers.” “Some remarks on some obvious Phenomena of Light” in a letter from Hon. Cad. Colden, Lt. Gov. of N. Y. re- ferred to Smith, Rittenhouse & Williamson. M* Dickinson’s telescope to be returned to him by D* Williamson with thanks. Expense incurred by D" W. “on act. of said telescope to be defray’d by the Society.” “*M* Bradford is desired to send a number of the Trans. to Boston, 8. Carolina & where else he has reason to think they will meet with ready sale; 25 copies to each place.” 1771. July 19. (Alison in the chair; D" Ch. Moore, Clifford, I. Bartram ; Smith, Rittenhouse, Jones.) “Specimen of Siberian Barley with some account thereof” presented by Bartram. *“ On the nature of the Worms so prejudicial to the Peach _ Trees for some years past, and a method for preventing the Damage in future,” in a letter from Jos. Cooper, N. Town, Gloscester Co., N. J. to M* Clifford. Ordered to be pub- lished in the Pennsylvania Gazette and Journal. 1771. Aug. 16. (Bond; Clifford, Clarkson; Smith, Jones.) “ A case of an Abscess in the Lungs, of long standing, attended with very alarming symptoms, remarkably relieved, during this Season, by drinking and bathing in the Bristol Waters” in a letter from D" DeNormandie [sic] to D™ Bond. Order drawn on 8. Taylor, bookbinder, to deliver 6 copies Trans. to M* Clifford. ‘© Whereas, this Society . . . desirous to promote the In- land Navigation of this Province, at considerable expense PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. V. PRINTED JULY 20, 1883. Oct.—_Nov. 66 1771. made séveral Surveys . . . being informed that there is a probability of joining the Navigation of Susquehannah and Schuylkill, by a canal between the Quitipihilla Branch of Swatara and Tulpehocken, and, as the .. Assembly. . were pleased to appoint a Committee for examining the place aforesaid among others . . . The Society do therefore request M' Lukens the Surveyor General to attend the said Committee and give all the Assistance in his power. . . His Expenses will be defrayed by several public spirited persons .. .” 1771. Oct. 18. (Bond; Coombe, Clarkson, Williamson, Duffield, Bradford, Lukens ; Smith, Jones, Ewing.) List of outstanding debts called for. Franklin’s letter, that he had received a box of eleven copies of Trans. & had delivered most of them. Ordered that the copies designed for Foreign Socs. & Universities be sent without loss of time to D™ Franklin. 1771. Nov. 1. (Rhoades; Pemberton, O. Biddle, Jon. Smith, Bringhurst, Williamson, Rush, Fisher; D™ Smith, Ewing.) Account of a machine for working a number of scythes with a horse, in a letter from the inventor, John Jones of Indian River to O. Biddle. The model to be exhibited at the next meeting. A letter attempting to illustrate the Doctrine of Tides, from 8, Cunningham of Mountjoy in Lancaster Co. to M™ Ewing; read and referred to the Ast. Com.; M" Ewing to convene them for that purpose. [Blank half page. ] Nairnes’ Rain-Gauges ordered to be committed to the care of Lukens, Rittenhouse, O, Biddle, Bringhurst, Williamson & Kinnersley “to be put up under such inspection as they shall agree upon, for observing the quantity of rain that falls at different heights, agreeable to M" Nairnes’ request, and D* Heberden’s experiments in the Philosophical Trans- actions,” November, 67 1771. V. P. Secs. & Pemberton to “ prepare an address to the Governor requesting his Patronage.” 1771. Nov. 2. Society’s Hall. Com. met and prepared the Address, adjourning to meet “ here” at 12 o’c the 4" to present it. 1771. Nov. 4. Society’s Hall. Rhoades & Bond V. P. “ with the Secretaries, Curators, Treasurer & a number of the mem- bers met & waited on his Honor the Governor with their address, which was received by him in a very obliging man- mer. The address was as follows: To the Honorable Richard Penn, Esquire, Lieutenant Governor, & Commander in Chief, of the Province of Pennsyloania, and Counties of New- Castle, Kent & Sussex on Delaware, The Address of the American philosophical Society held at Philadelphia for promoting useful knowledge. May IT PLEASE THE GOVERNOR, As we partake in the general Satisfaction arising from your appoint- ment to the Government of this province, we wait upon you with our Congratulations on your safe arrival & our best wishes for the Success and Happiness of your Administration. The Experience of the most civilizd [ste] Nations hath shewn the Use- fulness of literary Societies for encouraging Arts, promoting a Spirit of En- quiry & bringing men of Merit into public View ; nor have crowned Heads thought it unworthy of them to be enrolled as patrens & protectors of such Societies in their respective Dominions. Desirous, in like manner, of obtaining Countenance from the powers that are in Authority over us as well as of manifesting all due Respect to them, the Governor of this province, for the Time being, is, by one of our fundamental Articles, constituted PATRON of our Society ; and we Solicit your Acceptance of this Office with the greater Confidence, as your Char- acter & Disposition give us reason to hope, that you will not consider the Encouragement of useful Improvements in the province over which you preside, as the least honorable of the Duties belonging to your high Sta- tion. Signed in Behalf & by Order of y* Society Tuomas Bonp SAMUEL Stasis’ V. OP. December. 68 1771, 1771. Dec. 6. Society's Hall. (Rhoads; O. Biddle, J. Smith, Clifford, Williamson, Bradford, Ewing, Jones.) J. Jones’ “ Model of a Machine for mowing with a Horse,” was presented & referred to the Com. of Husb. & A. Imp. Ast. Com. report on Cunyngham’s [sic] paper called for.— Thanks to M*™ Nairne of London reported sent.—R. Ken- nedy’s account, £8 ** 15, reported just and order drawn. “ Path of a solar Shadow on a horizontal plane,” a paper in a letter from Andrew Oliver of Salem, N. E. ** A small quantity of American Asbestos, found near Newbury, some prepared in Wick for lamps, & some for Writing paper,” from Andrew Oliver; referred to the Coms. of Ast., & Husb. & A. Imp. . “ The Draft of a Vessel for sailing on the Ice,” in a letter from a person at Canogocheague to I. Bartram; referred to Committee of H., & A. I. “ The Model of a Machine for weighing loaded Waggons,” presented by the Commissioners of the County of Philadel- phia, upon Condition that they & their successors in office may at any time have recourse to the same. Williamson’s account of payments for repairing & return- ing Dickenson’s Telescope, 5 shillings. Order drawn on the Treasurer. List of Papers & Presents ordered, to be “ inserted in the Pennsylvania Gazette & Journal [published 19" Decem- ber].” 1771. Dec. 20. (Redman in the chair; Williamson, Brad- ford, Rittenhouse, Ewing, Jones.) Ast. Com. reported Ounningham’s [sic] Explanation of the Theory of Tides, “ concise & intelligible, altho’ in effect the same given by writers on that subject.”—M" Oliver’s Delin- eation of a Solar Shadow they find “more minutely dis- cussed by him than any author that has fallen into their hands. {[M* Oliver’s Delineation not returned by M™ Ewing.]” Committees of last meeting continued. January. 69 1772. “On the Variation of the Compass,” by D* Williamson ; paper referred to the Ast. Com. “ & the D™ to convene them.” “ An Account of the Countrey [sic] of the Illinois,” ina letter from Thomas Hutchins, Eng., to Mt: Ewing ; referred to the Committees of Husb. & Am. Imp. Election of Officers ordered in the Hall, public notice to be given in the Penn. Gaz. and Journal. PROCEEDINGS ANNO 1772. 1772. Jan. 8. Society's Hall; Bond, Alexander, Fooks, judges; Bradford, Jones, clerks. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President, Benjamin Franklin, LL.D., &c. Vice Presidents, Rhoads, Galloway, Bond. Secs. W. Smith, Jones, Shippen, Jr. Moore. Curs. Rush, Alexander, Rittenhouse. Treas. Coombe. 1772. Jan. 7. (Ewing, Clifford, Morgan, Rittenhouse, Coombe, I. Bartram, Alexander, Bradford, Williamson ; Jones. ) “Observations upon the Spots on the Sun’s Disk,” from Nov. 15 1770 to Dec 25, 1771, in a letter from Humphrey Marshall of Chester Co. referred to the Ast. Com. Com. on the State of the Society’s Funds not having re- ported, Rhoads, Coombe, Drinker, Khun [sic], Morgan & J. Smith “have that service committed to them to exhibit to the next meeting an exact state of all accounts . . . monies due to, and by this Society . . .” 1772. Feb’y 7. Society's Hall. (Bond ; Coombe, Ewing, Williamson, Morgan, O. Biddle, Lukens, Rittenhouse, Brad- ford ; Jones.) Ast. Com. report that they “ think the carrying his [ Wil- February. 70 1772. liamson’s] proposal into Execution would be of general Utility, contributing greatly to the Perfection of Naviga- tion & Surveying, therefore they recommend it to the So- ciety.” —Ordered, that Williamson’s paper on the Variation of the Magnet be published in the Penn. Gazette & Journal with an advertisement earnestly requesting “the ingenious & learned, thro’ the several Colonies, to favour them with their magnetical Observations, in the course of the present Year, & hope for the Continuance of their Correspondence.” Rittenhouse communicated “ Various astronomical Ob- servations, made in Canada by Captn. Samuel Holland, Sur- veyor General of the District of Quebec, Lieut Haldimand & Ensign Sprowle,” from January 1765 to May 24, 1770. The Ast. Com. reported that H. Marshall’s “ Observations on the Solar Maculz appear to have been made with great Care & Industry, & may be of some service in determining various Questions concerning the Theory.” ** Accounts of the Transits of Venus & Mercury, a solar Eclipse & meteorological Observations, from Jan 1. to Dec 81,1771, ina letter? | from “the Rev? M* Sam. Williams of Bradford, in the Massachusetts-Bay” to D™ Williamson, was referred to the Ast. Com. & thanks ordered. “ As the above mentioned Letter came by Post and cost the D® 6* 10, an order was drawn in his faver [sic] upon the Treasurer for that sum. [D*" Williamson has these Papers, J.T. C.] ” “The Committee upon the Accounts is continued, & M™ Morgan is desired to summon them to meet at M™ Coombe’s at 10 o’clock on Monday morning.”—** Agreed, that a Spe- cial meeting of the Society be held this Day sennight at 6 o’clock in the Evening, to receive & consider the Report of the Committee of Accounts of which public Notice to be given.” 1772. Feb’y 14. Special Meeting in the Society's Hall. (Bond ; Coombe, Morgan, Rush, Bradford, Williamson, Hol- lingsworth, Clifford, Rittenhouse ; J. Smith, Jones.) March—April. 71 1772. Com. of Accounts reported a sketch of the State of the Society’s Debts &c. “The Company present divided the List of members amongst them, and are appointed to receive the outstanding Subscriptions together with any Gifts or Ad- vance of annual payments they can procure.” Bradford agrees to buy 100 Transactions at 10 shillings each. 1772. ~Feb’y 21, (Rhoads, Bond ; Coombe, Morgan, Wil- liamson, Preston, Bartram, Alexander, Wynecoope [sic]; W. Smith, Jones.) Order drawn on 8. Taylor bookbinder to deliver 100 copies Trans. to M™ Bradford. “ Seeds & dry’d Flowers of the Somo or Skimmi & some branches of the Hmetic Bear,’ from D" Lorrimore of Pensa- cola, referred to C. of N. H. & Chemistry. [In D™ William- son’s possession. | ” 1772. March 6. Society’s Hall. (Bond; Coombe, Rush, Williamson, Bradford ; Jones.) Bradford acknowledged receipt of the 100 Transactions. Corbet’s bill for Wood &c. 8 » 9d ordered paid. ** An Enquiry into the Method of preventing the Effects of Cold on the Human Body” by D*" Rush, referred to C. of N. H. & C. “which the D*® is to convene this Day sen- night. [D* Rush had this paper back.] ” “* M" Felsted of Jamaica having sent Jen Shillings to pay his annual payment the Treasurer is desired to deliver a Volume of the Transactions upon Receipt of said money, but M™ Felsted is to be informed that there remain Ten Shillings yet due from him for Entrance Money.” 1772. April 17. Society's Hall. (Coombe in the chair, Penington [sic], H. Drinker, O. Biddle, Khun [sic], Alexan- der, Bradford, John Drinker, Simitier [sic], Redman, Hil- legas, Rittenhouse, Evans, Rush, J. Smith, ©. Biddle, M. May. 72 1772. Bartram, “Mt J. Paschal, M™ J. Paschal” [sic]; D™ W. Smith, Jones.) Election of 12 new members:—Lieut. Stephen Adye of the R. Artillery ;—Mr*: Jesse Lukens of Phila. ;—M*™ Daniel Coxe of Trentown [sic];—M*™ Lane of London ;—Lieut. Thomas Hutchins of the 60" Regiment ;—M™ Peter Dolland of London ;—M* Archibald M°Clean of York county ;—M™ Gerard Bancker and Capt. John Montresor of New York; —Col. Henry Laurens and D* George Milligan of 8. Caro- . lina ;—Rev* M™ Samuel Williams, Massachusetts-Bay. “Six colored Prints from a large work intituled Museum Britanicum which he is preparing for the Press” from Taylor White Esq. of London. The Treas., Secs., Khun [sie] & Simi- tier to answer said letter. 1772. May 1. Society's Hall. (Bond; Alexander, Ewing, Bradford, Rittenhouse ; W. Smith.) A letter from Franklin. A letter from Rev? M™ Ludlam, Prof. Ast. Cambridge relative to the Vol. Trans. with “his Astron. Obs. Theory of Hadley’s Quadrant, Essays on ultimate Ratios, & a Maga- zine containing a paper of his relative to the Trans. of the Society.” A letter from: Samuel More, Sec. Soc. Arts in the Strand. A letter from J. R. Forster, presenting Halm’s travels, Bossu’s travels, a Catalogue of Amer. animals, a Catalogue of Plants, & a Centuria of new Insects. “ M* Small’s circular Scheme for noting the Variations of the Barometer & recommended to be used by the Members”: [sic]. Royal Soc. presented Vols. 59 & 60 Trans. “ for our Vol- ume.” Two Pair of Snow Shoes presented by Jas, Dickinson, An Indian Hatchet of stone presented by Israel Jacobs. “ All the above Articles were referred to the Considera- tion of the next Meeting, &, as the different Communica- May—June, 73 1772. tions are very respectable to this Society, the Members pres- ent, are desired to take Pains to get as many Members to- gether as they can against the Time, when they are to be more fully examined.” 1772. May 15. Society’s Hall. (Bond; Alexander, Brad- ford, O. Biddle, Khun [sic]; W. Smith & Jones.) Consideration of presents referred to a fuller meeting. D* Sandiford of Barbados [sic] returns thanks for his election, will pay any dues, and applies for a copy of the Transactions. Coburn’s bill for Candles £1 «169, ordered paid. Secs. report sending in a box to Franklin & Falconer 18 copies Trans. for the foreign Universities, and Academies, & 9 copies for D™ Franklin; each with the following address prefixed :— The American Philosophical Society held at Phil*- humbly desirous to cooperate w™ [the Society’s name} in their laudable endeavors for the Advancement of useful Knowledge, request y°® learned and respectable Body to ac- cept this Vol. as the first Fruits of their Labors in this new World.—By order of the Society—William Smith, Robt. Strettell Jones, Secretaries.” 1772. June 19. WSociety’s Hall. (Bond; Coombe, Ritten- house, Alexander, O. Biddle, Bradford, Rush, Ewing ; Smith, Jones.) Vice President reported that he had officially requested the Governor to be present, but “that thro’ the Hurry of Business he feared he should not be able to attend, but would endeavour to be present at some future meeting.” Communications by D™ Bond:—List of Royal Society of London ;—Letter from D* Burgeus, Stockholm, with his Descriptions of the Plants at the Cape of Good-Hope and Essay on Ipecacuanha ;—D" Sandiford’s account of the Epi- demic in Barbados. Communications by D™ Smith :—Letter from D™ Wran- Aug.—Dec. 74 1772. gel, with an account of methods of bathing in Sweden; and a pamphlet of Exercises, delivered at Upsal. Priestley’s New Treatise on Optics, from the author. The 6 colored prints. (April 17) were of the male and fe- male Cow Deer, the female Moose Deer, Tarandus, Elk and Rain Deer [sic]. Mr’: Bradford requested to apply for either the money or the copies sent away for sale. 1772. August 21. Society’s Hall. (Coombe, Rittenhouse, Bradford ; Jones.) Letter from And. Oliver of Salem relative to his lately published (in Boston) Essay on Comets, 1772. Dec. 18. (Rhodes [sic]; O. Biddle, J. Smith, Rush & W. Smith.) A paper by D™ Tilton of Dover on an extraordinary case of hydrophobia, was referred to the Med. Committee. PROCEEDINGS ANNO 1773. 1773. Jan. 1. Society's Hall. (Bradford, O. Biddle & Duffield, judges, Bond & Jones, clerks.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President, Benjamin Franklin, Esq. LL D &e. V. P. Galloway, Rhodes [sic], Bond. Sec. W. Smith, Jones, O. Biddle, Rush. Cur. Rittenhouse, Duffield, Alexander. Treas. Coombe. 1773. Jan. 15. Society’s Hall. (Galloway, Rhoades [sic], D" Bond, Coombe, Rittenhouse, Morgan, Ewing, Rhea, M* Smith, Bradford, Adye, Redman, M™ Bond, White, Miles, Lukens, Jesse Lukens, Peters, Daffield, Physic [sic]; D* Smith, Jones, Rush.) January. 75 1773. Extract from Franklin’s latter to Galloway :— ‘‘T must now beg leave to recommend to your Society Baron de Klieng- stadt of Petersburg who has lately travelled thro’ England to collect Im- provements in Husbandry &c. Being acquainted with him I took the Lib- erty of requesting his Care of our Book directed to the Academy of Sci- ences at Petersburg, & I gave it to him open as he expressed a Curiosity to read it. He was so pleased with it & conceived so high an Opinion of the Society that he desired the Honor [sic] as he politely expressed it, of being a Member, offered to correspond with the Society, & send them from Time to Time any Information, Seeds or other things they might want from Russia.’’ Election of 9 new members :—Timothy, Baron de Kling- stedt, Counsellor of State to the Empress of Russia, Peters- burg &c; Mons. Le Rey, Vice Director Academy Sciences, Paris; Hon. And. Oliver, Boston; D* Torbern Bergman, Prof. Math. Stockholm; Alex. Small, London; D* Jas. Til- ton, Dover; D' Nich. Way, Wilmington; Rev? W. Lud- lam, Leicester; Rev’ Thomas Coombe, Philada. Letter from J. Leacock about “ his Scheme of establishing a Public Vineyard.” The Secs. to “inform him that they ap- prove the encouraging the Culture of Vines & wish him the greatest Success, but, as Lotterys are contrary to the Laws of the Province, they cannot countenance his Undertaking.” Mayer’s Treatise approving the Transit Observations of the Society & confirming them, was communicated in a letter from Rev‘ M* Farmer to D® Bond. “ Agreed unanimously—that an Annual Oration or Dis- sertation be delivered upon the 3¢ Friday of January, upon some literary subject, by a Member, to be previously ap- pointed by the Society.” “The Oration which D* Smith had prepared for this evening was adjourned to Friday next, of which public No- tice is ordered to be given, his Honor the Patron being prevented from attending.” Extract from DeNormandie’s letter to Bond describing he, preternatural Birth,” near Bristol, with drawings. 1778. Jan. 22. Society’s Hall. “ His Honor the Patron February. 76 1778. being present together with a considerable Number of the Members & many other Gentlemen, both Strangers and Fellow Citizens, The Rev? Doct™ Smith delivered his Oration agreeable to order.” 1778. Feb.5. Council Chamber in the State House. (Rhoads [sie]; Coombe, Alexander, Clarkson, W yncoop [sic], Duffield, Rev? M™ Coombe; D*- Smith.) Ordered to print 500 copies of the Oration. An address to the House of Assembly, to be drawn up & presented by D™ Bond & the Secretaries, “acknowledging the kind assistance they (the Assembly) have heretofore given to this Society carrying on the Designs of their Insti- tution, & praying some farther Help to enable us to dis- charge the heavy Debts still due for our first Publication & to prosecute our Undertaking the better for the Future.” The Treasurer to make out his accounts & moneys due; Morgan & Jones to assist. * An account of the Electrical Kel or Torpedo of Surinam,” in a letter from D"™ Bryant of Trenton [sic] to D™ Duffield. 1778. Feb’y 19. Society’s Hall. (Bond ; Coombe, Biddle, Ewing, Chanaes Rittenhouse ; D™ Smith, Jones.) The V. P. reported the presentation of the Address [which follows, occupying one page]: To the Honorable the Representatives of the Freemen of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met ; GENTLEMEN, As we must always think it our Duty most gratefully to acknowledge the early Countenance and liberal Assistance, which, as a Society, we have received from former Assemblies of this Province ; nothing could induce us to make further Applications for public Aid but the Necessity of our Case & a firm persuasion that the present Members of your honorable House still view our Institution in the same friendly Light as your Predecessors have done. We would not therefore repeat on this Occasion, what we have formerly taken the Liberty to represent to them, concerning the Use of public Societies for promoting useful’ Discoveries, domestic Improvements & the Reputation of those Countries where they have been established : We rather hope that we may be allowed now, as March. 77 1773. an Instance of this, to mention our own Society, which has already pro- moted several useful Undertakings, & by some of its Productions, espe- cially those relating to the Transit of Venus, has extended the literary Fame of our Country to distant parts of Europe. Distant Ages will certainly do honor to the Assembly of Pennsylvania for having encouraged the Observations of the Transit in this Part of the World, which in other parts (tho’ indeed under many Disadvantages, & therefore with less Success) were carried on chiefly at the Expence ot crowned Heads. As these Observations could never have been under- taken by our Society, in so many places, without such: public assistance, we hope the House will give us leave to observe that the erecting our dif- ferent Observatories, fitting up Instruments, engraving various plates & publishing the different Zransit-Papers, cost us (exclusive of the other part of our publication) near Four Hundred pounds, & have involved us in a Debt which we are wholly unable to discharge. We therefore pray that your honorable House would give us such As- sistance as in your Goodness you shall judge proper, to enable us te dis- charge the said Debt, & td prosecute our plan for the future, without hav- ing Occasion to solicit any other Assistance, besides the Annual Subscrip- tions of our own Members. February 11, 1773. Signed by Order & in Behalf of the Sashes, Tuomas Bonp, V. P. Com. on Accounts continued.—Treasurer requested to em- ploy Andrew M°Nair as collector, at 5 p. c. commission. Biddle and Clarkson to get the Design of the Seal in Jones’ possession executed without delay. Bond & Smith desired to recover from I. & J. Paschall “any minutes or other Papers which they may have belong- ing to the Society and have them deposited in the Cabinet.” * Design for a Fireplace of a new Construction by Eben- ezer Robinson,” communicated by M*" Biddle; thanks or- dered. 1778. March 5. Society's Hall. (Rhoades [sic], Bond; Alison, Duffield, Clifford, Mifflin, J. Smith, Alexander; Jones, O. Biddle.) Com. on Accounts continued.—Treasurer absent, no re- port respecting M°Nair’s appointment. “The House of Assembly had been pleased to pay such Regard to the petition of this Society as to order the Sum of March, 78 1773. Two Hundred and Fifty Pounds to be paid by the Provin- cial Treasurer for further carrying on our Designs. M™ Rhoades had delivered the Speaker’s certificate for that Sum to our Treasurer.” Com. on Seal reported that they had the Design, and were requested to have it executed in the best and most expedi- tious manner. : The Paschall Com. reported “ that they had delivered the 2* Vol. of Minutes (which the Doctor brought witb him) & would endeavor to procure the other Volume.” . “The Society taking into consideration the great advan- tage that might be derived to the Public from Premiums granted to encourage the manuring of worn out Lands, which has been done with abundant Success in several parts of Europe by Marle & other composts, appointed M": Rhoades, D" Alison, Messrs Clifford, Mifflin, Alexander & Biddle a Committee to consider of such Improvements in Agriculture as will be most likely to succeed in this Province & of the Premiums to be granted for that Purpose, of which they are to report at the next Meeting.” Alison, Duffield, Smith & Jones, “to confer with such persons in this City as are concerned in the Paper Manufac- tory on the most probable Means of firmly establishing that branch of Business amongst us: they are to report at the next Meeting.” 1773. March 19. (Bond, Rhoades; Alexander, Gilpin, Jones.) Com. for settling the Treasurer’s accounts still continued. “ M* Rhodes informed the Society that Arthur Donald- son, of Southwark, is constructing a Machine for Cleaning Docks &c. with which some experiments have been made that give foundation to expect Success; the Society, desirous to encourage so useful an Invention, appointed D" Bond, Messrs. Rhoades, Gilpin, Hollingsworth & Fisher to examine the same and report thereon at the next Meeting.” April. 79 1773. The Paper Com.—* Robert Bell waited upon the Society, this Evening with a Plan for encouraging the Undertaking.” Adopted “ with a few Alterations,” and ordered to be pub- lished in the several Newspapers of this City. [The Money to be paid in Premiums is subscribed by Messrs. Crukshank, Dunlap, Hall, Bell & Humphreys, & M* Bell engages to col- lect it whenever the Society pleases, as will more fully ap- pear by the Subscription Paper delivered, by order of the Society, to the Treasurer. }” R. 8. Jones’ “communicated a letter from Rev* James Manning, Prest. of Rhodeisland [sic] College, returning the thanks of that Corporation” for Trans. R. 8. Jones “ communicated a letter from Rednap Howell of Boutetourte Co. Va. treating of a Moss used in dying Purple, and of a Silk reel invented by himself.” Referred to C. of Husb. & Am. Imp. “ Papers containing sundry specimens of Nat. Hist.” enclosed in the letter were de- livered to M* Alexander, Cur. for examination. “ M" Gilpin is requested to provide a plain Bookcase for the Use of the Society.” Marle from near Wilmington & “ Alum from the Banks of Monongahela” were “ thankfully received & deposited in the Cabinet.” 1773. April 2. (Rhoades; Alison, Clifford, Rittenhouse, Ewing, Alexander, Clarkson, Hollingsworth, Jones ; Biddle, Rush.) Alexander’s bill for ink & a blank book, 10-1, ordered paid. Com. on the Donaldson Machine requested to report. “ Hints for improving the present State of our Agricul- ture, with a sketch of such Premiums as may be proper to excite the public attention &,” read by Alison & referred to the C. on H. & A. I. to meet next Friday, 7 p. m. “« Account of an Aurora Borealis observed by him at Brad- ford, N. E. July 25, 1772, and of a remarkable Child born July. 80 178. at Woburn, N. E. April 1772, with an exact Drawing of the same,” in a letter from D™ B. Thompson of Concord, -N. H. The Secretaries are requested to examine the Newspapers for an Advertisement sometime ago published by a Person in Maryland, who proposes for a certain price, therein men- tioned, to search for Marle, thro’ America, and report to the next Meeting.” 1773. July18. (Williamson, Alexander, Gilpin, Lukens, Bradford, Rittenhouse; Smith, Rush & O. Biddle.) “ Model of a Bridge,” with a letter from John Jones of In- dian River; referred to C. on Mechanics. Thanks ordered. Donaldson’s Dredging Machine Model was presented and referred to Rhoades, Fisher, Gilpin, Rittenhouse, Lukens, Pryor, Clifford, Jon. Smith, Hollingsworth, Duffield, Powell, R. Smith, D" Smith, Ewen and O. Biddle to examine and report. Application to be made to Jacob, the Sexton of Christ Church, to take charge of the Key of the Society’s Hall. “ Enquiry into the cause of Sleep & Dreams,’ by D* Rush, referred to the Med. Com. “ Experiments & Obs. on the Mineral Waters of Phila., Abingdon & Bristol,” by D" Rush, referred to Com. N. H. & Chemistry. A variety of subjects of Nat. Hist. from Geo. Gauld of W. Florida, with letter & list, delivered to the Curators. “ M* Williamson acquainted the Society that M" Gauld had paid him two half Johannes as a present to the Society.” “A draught of Chester & Middle rivers in W. Florida,” taken by Lieut. Hutchins, N.S. “ A description of the Coast of W. Florida,” by M™ Gauld, Ne 1, “ A measurement of the height of the Blue Mountain & Catharine Hill,” N° 2. “ A Shark’s Jaw; askin of the Shagreen Fish; & a Por- July. 81 1778 cupine fish.” All the above presented by M*™ Gauld through D* Williamson. “« A specimen of Asphalios found in E. Florida,” presented by M* Bainbridge. “Meteorological Obs. &. N° 4,” in a letter from Sam! Williams of Bradford, N. E. “Experiments & Obs. on Evaporation &c. N° 5,” both communicated by D"™ Williamson.—All referred to Com. on Geog., Math., N. Phil., & Astronomy. * A specimen of Sinopian Earth, Antimony Ore, & Alum Bark,” in a letter from Rednap Howell. [Here are inserted, out of place, ** Minutes for May.”| “ On the variation of the Compass,” in a letter from Lord Stirling to D™ Smith.—Smith, Rittenhouse & Clarkson, **to consider his Lordship’s proposal.” “Chart of the Stars used in finding the Longitude by the Moon invented by himself,” in a letter from Sam! Dunn of London; “ also a print containing a view of an Electrometer contrived by W. Henly &c. with a letter on Atmospheric Electricity.” “ Ordered that an advertisement be put in the Papers by D" Smith requesting such Persons as have anything to com- municate to be speedy as a Volume is preparing for the press.” Sam! Taylor’s account was ordered to be paid. 1778. July 30. (Bond; Combe, Hollingsworth, Ritten- house, Alexander; Smith, O. Biddle.) D* Smith had called on M* Bradford to examine & report on his account. . . “M" B. had not prepared any account and seemed to decline it at present.” .... “ The Society now desire that the same Committee viz. M" H. Drinker, Geo. Morgan & D™ Smith do again call on M™ Bradford and acquaint him, that untill his account is laid before the Com- mittee & settled, they cannot give any Order to him for Money, & that it must be his own fault if there is delay in this matter.” PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. Vi. PRINTED SEPTEMBER 21, 1883. August. 82 1773. Kinnersly, I. Bartram, Rittenhouse, Hollingsworth & O. Biddle, “ to agree with the Owner of the Torpedo, on terms to make a Set of Experiments, with a view to determine the nature of the Shocks which it communicates . . not exceed- ing £3 for that privelidge; they are requested to call in to their assistance any gentlemen they think proper.” Com. on Donaldson’s machine not fully prepared to re- port. 1778. Aug. 20. (Bond; Rob. Proud, Rich. Wells, Clark- son, Bradford, Alexander, Williamson; O. Biddle.) “ M*™ Bernard Romans attended the Society and promised to leave with the Secretaries a drawing of two Nondescript Plants, natives of Florida, one of which he has denominated the Kalmia Floridiana, & the other the Lupinus Emiticus seu L. foliisternatis, a description of which was now com- municated.” “‘ Also a paper containing an improvement on the Mari- ner’s Compass.” “ A Chart of the Navigation to, & in, the New Ceeded Countries,” was exhibited by him, & Lukens, Rittenhouse, Wells, Clarkson, and T. Fisher were appointed to compare it with M* Gauld’s account of the same country ; also to con- sider their opinion of the Paper on the Compass. “*M* Christopher Collis attended, and applied to have” a Com. appointed “to examine a Steam Engine for raising Water, which he has erected at a Distillery in this City & to certify their opinion respecting it.” Referred to Ritten- house, Wells, Proud & Biddle. Secs. to advertise Communications and presents, & request cormmunicators to be speedy &e. D* Williamson delivered to O, Biddle, Gauld’s descrip- tion of the W. Florida coast. 1778, Aug. 25. Adjourned Meeting. (Wynkoop, Jon, Smith, Wells, D" Smith; 0. Biddle,) Sept.—Oct, 83 1773. Com. on the Collis Steam Engine reported that they had seen it “ perform several strokes, tho’ some of the materials not being sufficiently large and strong, owing to his attempt- ing the execution at a very low expense, it did not continue its motion long; but that a Steam Engine may be brought to answer the purpose of raising Water much cheaper than by Men or Horses is a fact well known, & we are of opinion that the undertaker is well acquainted with the principles of this particular branch of Mechanics, & very capable of carrying it into execution & therefore worthy of Public en- couragement.” 1778. Sep. 17. (Ewing, Alexander, Bradford, Ritten- house, D™ Morgan, Geo. Morgan; D* Smith.) The Abbé Rozier’s letter was read, “ mentioning a new work in which he is employed of giving a Monthly Account of the Works of the Literati in different parts of the World, and desiring the Society to appoint sorhe one to correspond with him & to send an Abstract of the most essential Arti- cles of their proceedings. He also sends his two first publi- cations for January & February.”—The Secs. ordered to draft an answer, saying the Society “intend publishing their works as often as they can make a small Volume,” from which he can make his own extracts. Bradford’s account would be reported at the next meeting; the Com. being “ of opinion that there will be due to Messrs. Bradford at least the Sum of £120, for which they have drawn on the Society in favour of M*™ Galloway, the Soc. therefore desire that the Treasurer may accept the same to be paid when he receives the £250 granted them by the House of Assembly.” 1778. Oct. 15. (Bond; Ewing, Coombe, Clarkson, Brad- ford, Alexander, Duffield ; D*- Smith.) Jas. Gillingham’s bill for a pine Bookcase, £6 ordered paid. November. 84 1773. Cap" Inglis was allowed, “for the encouragement of Nav- igation,” to have the use of the Book of Tables of Parallax & Refraction, presented by the Univ. Cambridge, “to go his voyage to Jamaica,” “ upon his ordering a new Book of the same kind to be imported by the first Spring Ships to re- place it. But this method of lending the Books of the So- ciety to any but Members not to be drawn into precedent.” “On Tornadoes, Hurricanes & Waterspouts,” a paper by D* Perkins of Boston; reading deferred. “On the uses of Antiseptic Medicine,” by D™ Wright of Jamaica ; also deferred. Ordered that Doctor Peters’ boy have 30 * 6d. Bradford’s Accounts :—“ Sales of 150 Phil. Trans. Sold in Boston 10; N. York 7; sent to Carolina 25; to T. Clif- ford 6; to Alexander, Thomson & Peters, 1 each; to Wil- liamson 4; to Ph. Bond & Davidson, 1 each; to S. Taylor, imperfect, 2; Delivered Paper maker 1; on hand 24= 84. Sold by Wm. & Thos. Bradford 66 @ 15 each, £49..10. Commissions @5 p.c. £2°°9*6.—Advertising 15 = £3°°4°°6. Net Proceeds £46 * 5° 6. [On the next page a balance sheet; D™ side footing up £374°°26. C* side, By sales £112 °° 10:9 + Cash rect of members £6°°10 + Cash of Sundry Canal subscriptions £126 + By order in favor of T. Galloway £120 + Bal- lance due W. & T. Bradford £18°1"9 = £374 2°6.— From this £2°°9*6 was deducted “by abatement freely allowed for the Commissions charged on the sale of 66 Trans- actions. | {The next page is occupied by a List of Canal subscrip- tions, names and sums ranging from £6 to £2 each = £126. And another list “ not collected,” amounting to £45.) 1778. Nov. 5. (Bond; Coombe, Clarkson, Jon. Smith, Morgan; D" Smith, O. Biddle.) *“ On Waterspouts & Hurricanes,” a treatise by D" J. Per- kins of Boston, & “On Antiseptic Medicines,” by D™ W. Nov.—Dec,—Jan. 85 1773—1774, Wright of Orange Hill, Trelawny in Jamaica, which D* Morgan returned. | “ Owen Biddle brought and left with the Society the first Volume of the Minutes of one branch of this Society before the Union, which then subsisted under the Name of “a So- ciety meeting weekly in the City of Philadelphia for their mutual improvement in useful Knowledge,” and includes a Journal of their proceedings from 22¢ Septem" 1758 to Octob™ 22¢ 1762.” 1778. Nov. 18. (T. Bond, Jun™ Chairman; Smith, Morgan, Bradford, Alexander, Rush.) “ An enquiry into the Cause with an acct of the Efficacy of Liquid Laudanum in the Disorder bro’t on drinking cold Water ;” paper by D™ Rush. Smith & Rush to ask Thomson if he meant to deliver the Oration. 1778. Dee. 17. (D*® Bond, T. Bond, Smith, Wells, Brad- ford, Rush.) * A plan of a Snow Plough,” was communicated by M. Rich. Wells. “A case of an extraordinary mortification of the Uterus. Also a Description of an imperfect Foetus,” from Jon. Elmes, M.D., of Cohansie. C. Thomson having declined, D" Rush undertook to pre- pare an Oration. 1774. Jan’y 5. (Wells, Jones, Duffield, judges; T. Bond, & Rush, clerks.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President, Benjamin Franklin, F.R.S. &c. V. Ps. Galloway, Rhoads [sic], Bond. Secs. D™ Smith, Wells, Jones, Rush. Curs. Duffield, Rittenhouse, Bond, Jun'- Treas. Coombe. “ After the Election . . D™ Smith delivered to the So- January. 86 : 1774. ciety the following letters, Copies & Translations of which were ordered to be inserted in the minutes of the Society.” Ricumonp, Dec. 7, 1778. Srrs, I had the Honour to deliver to the Academies of Turin & Bologna in Italy & to the Grand Duke of Tuscany the first Volume of the Trans- actions of the American Philosophical Society, which Doct? Franklin gave me for that purpose in London. Inclosed you will find the Answers from Bologna & Florence, and the Copy of that from Turin, as the original of it is in one of the 4 Volumes I had from that Academy for the American Society. The said 4 Volumes I shall take the first opportunity to forward to you, as soon as you will please to let me know by what Channel I am to send them. I have likewise 3 pamphlets written by Mr. Fontana, who has written many more, and every one containing some Discoveries, but he could not find the Others at that Time, and has promised to send them by the first opportunity. I shall reside in Virginia, & as I have engaged to forward to you whatever may be hereafter committed to my Care from that part of the World, So I shall esteem it a particular honour at all Times to be employ* by the American Philosophical Society in the like service, Iam with profound Respect Sirs, Your most obedient & most humble Servant Puitre MaAzzel. [The next page occupied by a “Copy of the Answer of the R. 8. of Turin to the A. P.S.” and its translation.] [The next two pages occupied by a letter “to the Illus- trious &e. Members of the philosophical Society,” signed Sebastiano Canterzani, Secy. Acad. Sc. Bologna, dated 18" Augt. 1773 ; and its translation. ] [The next two pages occupied by a letter “to the most honorable W™ Smith & Robert Strettle Jones Sees, of the Philosophical Society, Felix Fontana, sends greeting,” dated Florentic: Idibus Junii.] 1774. Jan. 21. (Bond, Rhoads; Coombe, Rev! T. Coombe, D" Smith, Peters, Redman, Morgan, Harris, Clifford, Wells, Fisher, Rittenhouse, Hillegas, Miles, Bradford, Duffield, Jones, Holingsworth [sic], M. Bartram, T. Bond, Jr., Rush.) Election of 17 new members:—Earl Stanhope, Lord Ma- hon, D" And. Duncan of Edinbro’; 8. Moore of London; Jan.—Feb, 87 1774. George Gauld & Bernard Roman* of Pensacola; Bryan Edwards, John Ellis & D™ W™ Wright, of Jamaica; D™ Walter Jones & D™ James McClurg of Virginia ; D"™ Jonathan Elmer & D'' W™ Bryan of N. Jersey; John Jones of Mary- land; D" John Perkins of Boston; Sharp Delany, James Bringhurst, Ben. Morgan, & D™ Thos. Parke,of Philadelphia. “ An account of a Lunar Eclipse; Met. Obs.; & a hurri- cane in N. England,” in a letter from S. Williams of Brad- ford in N. E. “ Dissertation of an amphibious animal discovered in that County,” in a letter from D" J. Archer of Baltimore Co. Md. Also a stuffed skin of that animal. 1774. Feb’y 4. “Present all the Officers and a consider- able number of the members of the Society, together with some strangers. D* Rush delivered an Oration entitled ‘An enquiry into the natural history of medicine among the In- dians in North America, with a comparative view of their diseases & remedies with those of civilized nations.’ ” [Follows a note in lead-pencil, “See end of the *‘ American Society,’ book Vol. I. for Min. of members of 18. Feb. & 4. March 1774.” This minute is as follows :—] “The Acts of the British parliament for shutting up the port of Boston, for altering the charters, and for the more impartial administration of justice, in the province of Mas- sachusetts bay, together with the Bill for establing [sic] popery and arbitrary power in Quebec, having alarmed the whole of the American colonies, the members of the philo- sophical Society partaking with their countrymen in the distress and labors [sic] brought upon their country were obliged to discontinue their meetings for some months untill a mode of opposition to the said acts of parliament was estab- lished, which they hope will restore the former Harmony, and maintain a perpetual Union between Great Britain & the American colonies.” *Spelled Romaine in the minutes of January 20, 1775, and Romans on those of February 18, 1774. December, 88 « ATT4e 1774. Dee. 17. (Bond, “president ;’? D"™ Smith, Jones, Rev‘ M': Coombe, Biddle, Duffield, Simitere [sic], Bradford, Rush.) Morgan, Simitere, Rush, “to bring in a draught of a cer- tificate to be sent to members upon their election into the Society.”—Bradford & Simitere “to apply to proper per- son to engrave the said certificate.” The Secretaries to draught a letter of thanks “to those Gentlemen from whom they have received presents of any kind.” D*™ Smith to request Rittenhouse to deliver the Anniver- sary Oration for the ensuing year. “ On Longitude,” a paper from M* Laurie of N. Y. Books sent with a letter from Franklin :—(1.) The Compt of Buffon’s Nat. Hist. of birds, with coloured plates from the author, 4 Vols. F—(2.) Trans. R. S8. London, 3 Vols.— (3.)Novi Com. 8. R. 8. Gotingensis, 3 Vols.—(4.) Obs. sur la physique &c. Abbé Rozier, 2 Vols.—(5.) Nouv. Mem. A. R. 8. 1770, Berlin.—(6.) Ast. Obs. Greenwich, 1765 to 1769, Maskelyne, F°-—(7.) Dunn’s new Atlas of the Mundane System, F°-—(8.) Opuse. phys. et chem. 8° from Lavoisier, with a letter from the author.—(9.) Von Stzehlin’s Account of the Northern Archipelago lately discovered, 8° from Franklin.—(10.) W™ Hewson’s Exp. enq. into the Lymph- atic system, 8° from his widow.—(11.) J. Walsh’s letter to Franklin “of the electric property of the Torpedo,” pamp. 4°—(12.) Sir J. Pringle’s discourse on the different kinds of air, pamp. 4° from the author.—(18.) Precis des recherches en France depuis l’année 1730 pour la determ. des longi- tudes &c., pamp. 4° from Le Roy the author.—(14.) “Some add. Obs. on preserving Seeds from foreign parts for the benefit of American colonies &c. by J. Ellis.—(15,) Bayley’s advancement of the Arts, “ A CounseL [sic] of twelve persons every year,” was pro- posed by M" Biddle, “ whose business it should be to super- intend the publication of the transactions of the Society, \ December. 89 1774, and from whom the other Officers of the Society should be yearly chosen.” “ Also that a Liprartan be appointed to take charge of the books belonging to the Society, with power to lend them to the members under the same regulations as those of the city library.” 1774. Dec. 23. “ Society’s Hall.” (Bond, president ; D™ Smith, Biddle, Morgan, Wells, Jones, Simitere, Duffield, T. Bond, Jr., Rush.) D* Rittenhouse will deliver the Oration in a month. M" Biddle’s proposal “ was put off for a larger meeting.” 1774. “Dec. 30. (D"™ Bond; Rhoads, Duffield, Delany, M" Bond, Allison [sic], Wells, Fooks, Bradford, Rush.) The draught of certificate of membership was read several times, altered & adopted :— “* To all unto whom these presents shall come, greeting—The American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia, for promoting useful Knowl- edge, desirous of conferring upon a proper mark of their esteem and of attaching him to the Society have elected the said a member of the same, granting unto him the rights of fellowship with all the liberties and previledges belonging thereunto. In Testimony of which (by order of the Society) we have subscribed our names & caused the seal of the Society to be affixed, this day of in the year of our Lord — To be signed by one Vice President and one Secretary.”’ The following form of a letter of thanks was approved :— *“‘The American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia, for pro- moting useful Knowledge, have received by the hands of your acceptable present of for which they have desired their grateful acknowledgment to be transmitted to you by Sir your most humble servant.—To be signed by one Secretary.” Bradford & Simitiere “ were desired to procure engraved copies of the certificate on parchment & of the letter of thanks on paper as soon as possible.” Franklin’s letter to the Society containing queries from VY Abbe Reynall of Paris. February. 90 1774. [See for this another place, under the same date.|] It occupies pp. 168, 169, 170, 171. [See end of the “ American Society” book for Minutes of meeting of Jan. 6, 1775.] [Page 172 is occupied by “ An Account of such printed Books, Drawings &c. as have been presented to the Society,” 19 in number, beginning with No. 1, Nov. 5, 1770 ;—No. 2, 17 April, 1772 ;—Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, June 19, 1772 ;—Nos. 7 to 19, May 1, 1772.] [Page 173. Originally left blank, has lead-pencil notes in a modern hand. “Omissions. Minutes of the United Society from 18. Feby, 1774; 6 Jan. 1775 for choice of officers; 5 Jan. 1776, Do.; together with Minutes for March 1779; to Dec. 1779 Inclusive will be found on the End of the Early Minutes 1758 to 1761 of the Junto. Also some proceedings 1775 in a separate Book with list of Members Elected 1771, 2.”] [Pages 174 and 175 occupied crosswise with six-ruled columns of autograph signatures of the members of the six Committees. A seventh column is to be found on p. 176.] (END OF VOLUME.) 1774. [Begins a Volume of MS. Minutes.] “* Minutes of the American Philosophical Society omitted in the year 1774—viz” 1774. February 18. (10 present.) Owen Biddle read Bernard Romans’ letter with a figure of a new species of Floridan Kalmia, & a figure & description of the Semen Badiananisam Stellatum, or Illicium Floridi- anum. “ Rich. Wells communicated a paper offering some Hints for raising water in wells without the help of pumps or other machines” . . . referred. March—Dec. 91 1774. The Officers, together with T. Coombe J", D™ Morgan, D" Parks, D™ Kuhn, Owen Biddle and Charles Thomson, were appointed “a committee to consider and prepare the papers and Transactions of the Society in order for publish- ing,” and report. Smith, Morgan, Drinker, appointed a Committee to audit the Treasurer’s accounts, & prepare a list of outstanding subscriptions. Curators “ desired to collect the Books and other Valu- ables belonging to the Society and place them in the Cab- inet.” 1774. March 4. (6 present.) Auditing Com. reported inability “ to attend to the affairs of the Society this month, but will comply with their request as soon as possible.” M* Bradford will print the Vol. of Trans. on the follow- ing terms:—“ He will furnish the Society with 12 or 15 copies for the foreign Academies, and each member with a volume on which he will charge nothing but his labor and the materials.” 1774. Dec. 17. (9 members: D* T. Bond, president ; D" Smith, M*™ Jones, Rev’ M™ Coombe, M* Biddle, D™ Duf- field, M™ Simitiere, M™ Bradford, & D™ Rush.) Morgan, Simitiere, Rush, made a Committee to draft a Certificate of membership. Bradford & Simitiere to employ an engraver. The Secretaries to “bring in a draught of a Letter of thanks to those Gentlemen from whom they have received presents of any kind.” “ Ordered that the Rev? D™ Smith request M™ David Rit- tenhouse to deliver the Anniversary Oration for the ensuing year.” D* Rush communicated a paper on Longitude from Mr Lawrie of New York. Also a letter from Franklin [in Paris?] with: Buffon’s December. 92 1774, N. H. of Birds, 4 Vols. F., from the author; Trans. R. S., London, 3 Vols.; Novi Com. 8. 8. Géttingensis, 3 Vols., 4°; Abbe Rozier’s Observations sur la Physique, 2 Vols., author ; Nouv. Mem. de |’Acad. R. d. 8. et B. L., 1770, Berlin; Rev‘ Nevil Maskelyne’s Astron. Obs. at Greenwich, 1765 to 69, F., author; Sam. Dunn’s Atlas of the Mundane System, 1 Vol., F., author; Lavoisier’s Opuscules Physiques, 8°, with a letter from the author; Ivon Stihlin’s Account of the Northern Archipelago, Kamschatka, &c., from Franklin ; W. Hewson’s Exp. Eng. Lymphatic System, from his widow; John Walsh’s pamphlet letter to Franklin on the Torpedo ; Sir John Pringle’s pamp. on Airs; Le Roy’s Recherches... Longitudes, author; D™ Geo. Young’s Garden at St. Vin- cent’s described by J. Ellis; Bayley’s Advancement of the Arts. Councrt.—* M*- Biddle proposed to the Society the appoint- ment of a Council of 12 persons every year, whose business it should be to superintend the publication of the Transactions of the Society, from whom the other OrFicers of the Society should be yearly chosen.” ** Also, that a Librarian be appointed to take charge of the Books belonging to the Soc’y with power to lend them to the members under the same regulations as those of the City Library.” 1774. Dec. 28. “ Society’s Hall.” (10 present ; Bond pre- siding.) D* Smith said that Rittenhouse consented to deliver the Oration in a month. M* Biddle’s proposals postponed to a larger meeting. 1774. Dec. 30. “ Society’s Hall.” (10 present; Bond presiding.) Certificate of membership read, debated, corrected and adopted. [The form then follows in the minutes, and differs from the form now in use, thus :| To all, gc. The American Philosophical Society, &c., December. 93 1774. “ desirous of conferring upon ——- —— a proper mark of their esteem and of attaching him to the Society, have elected the said —— a Member of the same, granting unto him the rights of fellowship, with all the liberties and privileges belonging thereunto. In testimony,” &c. Letter of thanks unanimously approved. [Form follows in the minutes :] “ The A. P.S. &. have received by the hands of ——- —— your acceptable present of for which they have de- sired their grateful acknowledgments to be transmitted to you by, sir, your most humble servant.” [Secretary.] Bradford and Simitiere desired to procure engraved copies of the Certificate on Parchment, and of the Letter on paper, as soon as possible. Franklin’s letter, containing queries from |’Abbé Raynall respecting the population, commerce and wealth of the American Colonies, which were considered, and the Society “agreed that they were not proper objects of the Society’s enquiries ;” Secretaries directed to send to Franklin said resolution. Franklin’s letter, with queries from the Marquis de Con- dorcet ; translation in the minutes: “To D™ Benj® Frank- lin, You have here dear & illustrious brother, some ques- tions which I take the liberty to propose to the Philo- sophical Society of Phila. and an answer to which I beg the favour of you to procure me:—1. Do the calcareous stones of the silex contain marine productions . . . . belong to known species found in the neighborhood of Philadel- phia .... what elevation on the mountains .... depth are any fossil bones to be found... . 2. Any obser- vations ou the magnetic needle... . oscillations... . duration of the oscillation should be between 14 and 2 centuries .... 8. Height of mercury in the Barometer . .any singularity .... 4. Any free negroes who have not mixed with whites .... have their black children ‘ re- tained the genius and character of the negroes’ . . If January. 94. 1775. men of genius and parts have been observed among them. . . 5. Any Basalts & pumice in the mountains . . . . any coals . above or below banks of shells”. ... {The whole letter is curiously suggestive of the state and animus ot French science in 1774.] Franklin sent also a memoir of M. Daubenton (sent to him through M. Le Roy) at Buffon’s request (with colored plates), “‘ On the method of preserving birds,” &c., with a re- quest for “some natural productions of Pennsylvania” for the King’s cabinet. [The note is translated in the minutes, dated July 20, 1773.] Smith, Lukens, Rittenhouse and Owen Biddle were appointed to answer Condorcet’s ques- tions as to Meteorology ; D™ Thos. Bond, Wells, Simitiere and Rush, those of Natural History. D" Thos. Bond, Jun., M™ Fooks and M* Delany were made a Com. “ to look into the affairs of the Society.” 1775. January 6. (No. list.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Ben. Franklin. V. Ps.—Josh. Galloway, Sam. Rhoads, D™ T. Bond. Secs.—D" W. Smith, R* 8. Jones, D™ B. Rush, R* Wells. Curators—Rittenhouse, T, Bond, Jr., Duffield. Treas.—Thos. Coombe. 1775. Jan. 20. (11 present.) Drawing of Ilicium floridianum, by Bernard Romaine presented. “ A sufficient number of members to ballot for Candidates for a fellowship in the Society not being present the Society adjourned to Jan’y 28” 1775. Jan. 28. (19 present; Bond presiding; Smith, Clifford, Rittenhouse, T, Coombe, Rev’ T. Coombe, Owen - Feb,—May. 95 1775. Biddle, Clement Biddle, Roberts, Morris, Wells, Holings- worth [sic], Bringhurst, Paschall, Bartram, Lukens, Simi- tere, Park, Rush.) Election of — New Members.—Condorcet, Daubenton, Du- bourg, Le Roux, Macquair,* Raynal,* Lavoisier, Rosier,* all of Paris; D"™ Adams of Barbadoes; Capt. Holland and Rev‘ D" T. Gibbons of London; D* Fortunatus de Warris and D*™ Ben. Mosely of Jamaica. David Rittenhouse appointed Librarian. Meyer’s new method of mapping Russia presented by Peter Miller. M"™ Hunt’s account, 40 sh. for services in the Hall of the Society, ordered paid. [On the opposite page is pasted a paper on which is writ- ten :— ‘* gentlemen as I have had the Care of the hall allmost tow year I shall esteem it asa faver if yool give me an order to be pade I have hada long fit of illness and mony will be very exseptabel to your friend friday night Jany 27 1775 IsBELLA Hunt’’] [1775.] Feb’y[ | “in the College.” Rittenhouse delivered his “ Oration on Astronomy, toa crowded audience, consisting of his Honor the Governor of the Province, the Assembly, and a great number of gentle- men of the first distinction, besides the members of the So- ciety.” [1775.] May 30. (8 present.) D" Smith agreed to bring in a copy of a letter of admis- sion of members chosen into the Society; also, letters of thanks to Buffon and Condorcet for presents. M* Simitiére agreed to answer Condorcet’s 1" and 5" set *The orthography of these names differs from that of the 1880 catalogue of members which followed the spelling of the earlier ones. On the next page but one is pasted a scrap of paper, upon which appears in an old handwriting, the same list of names, with that of Reynal spelled Renould. Jan.— March, 96 \ 1775. of questions; Rittenhouse the 2¢and 34; and Ludlam’s let- ter to the Society [not mentioned in the minutes before] ; D* Bond the 4"; D" Rush to write to the Abbé Raynall. “ CONTINUATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE AMERICAN PHILO- SOPHICAL SOCIETY, HELD AT PHILADELPHIA, FOR PROMOTING USEFUL KNOWLEDGE.” “ N. B.—The former part of the Minutes from the Insti- tution of the Society ; commencing Jan’y 24,1769; and end- ing Dec. 30,1774; are contained in a Marble covered Book, containing 176 pages. “Since the Beginning of the Year 1775, the Meetings of the Society were much interrupted, and for a great Part of the Time wholly discontinued ; so that the following are all the Minutes that have been preserved ; viz:” 1775. Jan’y 6. [Minutes as above, here repeated. | 1775. March 3. (13 present; T. Coombe, Sen" and M* Du Simitiére among them.) “ Agreed with M" Bradford to proceed immediately to print the Second volume of the Transactions on the follow- ing terms: “ At least 500 copies to be printed ; “ He is to make an Estimate of the work when finished at the same rate as if he had printed it at the Expence of the Society, and on averaging the whole according to the num- ber of Copies, to deliver to the Members their Copies at the average price, and also a present of 25 Copies to be sent to foreign societies and members of Distinction, and to sell the remainder at a moderate shop profit, to refund the residue of the costs of printing.” D* Smith brought in a proposed petition to the Assembly for erecting a Public Observatory, which was agreed to. {Blank space evidently intended for engrossing the petition. } March—May—Sept. 97 1775. D* Smith was desired to prepare a similar petition to the Governor. 1775. March 19. (4 present: Bond, Alexander, Rhoads, Gilpin.) Arthur Donaldson’s machine (in construction) for cleans- ing the docks was described by M* Rhoads. Bond, Rhoads, Hollinsworth, Gilpin and Fisher appointed to examrine and report. Committee to confer with paper manufacturers, reported (through M* Bell) “a plan for encouraging the undertaking,” which was ordered to be published in the newspapers. R. Howell’s letter (from Virginia) about a moss used in dyeing purple, and a new silk reel, was communicated by R. 8. Jones, and referred to Committee on Husbandry and American Improvements. Enclosed specimens referred to M* Alexander for examination. Rev‘ Jas. Manning, “ Pre’g U. C.,” returned thanks for a Vol. Trans. American Philosophical Society, “presented to the Institution.” Plain bookease for the use of the Society ordered through M* Gilpin. Specimens of Marle [sic] from near Wilmington and Alum from the Monongahela, presented by M* Gilpin. 1775. May 80. [Minutes already given repeated here.] 1775. September 15. (16 present: Franklin presided ; Ed. Physic, Fisher and B. Winesop among them.) Gilpin’s letter about the Annual passage of Herrings, “with a map explanatory of their Voyage.” Referred to Committee on Natural History. Franklin delivered the following books presented by their authors:—The Abbé Decquemare’s Essay on Sea Anemones, with a letter to the American Philosophical Society ; Prin- PROC. AMER. PHILOS. 80C. I. Vii, PRINTED SEPTEMBER 19, 1883. Dec.—Jan. 98 1775—1776. gle on the Torpedo; Dennis’ Astronomy; Rozier’s Obs. sur le physic [sic] naturale, Vols. III, LV (2 copies) ;—thanks returned. Sir J. Pringle’s letter to Franklin “ containing an abstract of Capt. Cooke’s [sic] last Voyage, not yet published in Eng- land.” D" Morgan communicated a paper entitled “The whole process of the Silk Worm from the Egg to the Cocoon, by Messrs.*Hall and Skinner. Phin. Pemberton’s Meteorological Register for January and February, 1775, and Thos. Aldwin’s MS. Journal of Winds on the Island of Anticosta from September, 1766 to June, 1767, communicated by M™ Bond. “ An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favor of D" Bond, 18° 3 postage a letter from L’abbe Decquemare.” 1775. Dec. 15. (9 present.) Prof. Meyer (of Heidelberg)’s letter, with two maps, and two . treatises, presented:—1. Observatio occultationis Sat- urni, &c.; 2. Directio meridiani palatini per speculum, Xe. Thanks ordered “to that Gentleman for his ingenious per- formances and request” for “the continuation of his valuable correspondence” . , . “the Society will esteem themselves happy in communicating any thing in their power to assist him in the Prosecution of his Philosophical Researches.” Rittenhouse’s Oration: 150 copies ordered, one to each Member of Congress and Assembly. 1776, Jan’y 5. Election of Officers. President—“ Doctor Franklin.” V. Ps,——D* Bond, Sen", Samuel Rhoads, Esq., D" Smith. Secs.—R. Strettel Jones, D" B. Rush, Wells, Bond, Curators—Rittenhouse, Duffield, Simitiere, Treas.—Thomas Coombe, Esq, [Many blank pages follow.] January. 99 1779. [1779. Jan’y 16.] “We the subscribers, members of the American Philo- sophical Society, request the Vice Presidents to postpone the meeting advertized of the said Society to some future day, for weighty reasons. PHILADELPHIA January 16", 1779.” Jos. REED, Matth. Clarkson,. . . .. . . . JOHN Ewmne. David Rittenhouse, Gerard Clarkson, Fras. Hopkinson, Lewis Nicola, Jno. B. Smith, Moses Bartram, Chas. Thomson Owen Biddle, Thos. Bradford, Sharp Delany. After a blank page follows, on a sheet of paper pasted in: “The Calamities of War and the Invasion of this City by the Enemy having interrupted the Proceedings of The American Philosophical Society for promoting useful Knowledge, —the members are requested to meet at on the of at o'clock in the evening; to take into Consideration the present State of the Society, with such Matters as may be necessary to promote the Design of their Institution. “We the subscribers do desire that the above Advertise- ment be printed in the News Papers of this City. ‘*PHILADELPHIA, February 1779 Owen Biddle, Samuel Fooks, Jos. Reed, David Rittenhouse, John Ewing, Th. Bond, Jno. B. Smith, William White, W™ Smith. Lewis Nicola, John Ewing, Gerard Clarkson, Thos. Hopkinson, Sharp Delany, John Morris, J™, March. 100 1779. Benj" Rush, Tho. Smith, Samuel Duffield, Cha. Thomson, Sam. G. Cadwelader [sic], Tho. Mifilin, John Benezet, Thos. Bradford, Matth. Clarkson, Jon™ Potts, Fra. Alison. 1779. March 5. (9 present.) “The following members. . . . met at the College... . agreeable to a notification in the public papers....” Bond (Chairman), Smith, White, Nicola, Duffield, O. Biddle, Du Simitiere, Bradford and Clarkson (“ Sec’y for the evening”). “It was unanimously agreed that, that the Meetings & Business of the Society be revived.” “ Agreed, n. c. d. that an election of Officers be held on Friday the 19" Inst. at the College, between 2 & 5 P. M.” ** That no person be permitted to vote, before he has paid the arrears due to the Society for the three last years, and that D™ Duffield receive the same.” ** Colonel Nicola and M™ Du Simitiere are desired to call upon Samuel Taylor, bookbinder, and receive from him such volumes of the Transactions as he has in his Possession, and deposit them with the other effects of the Society.” 1779. March 19. Election of Officers for the remainder of the year. President—Benjamin Franklin, Esq., LL.D., &c., &e. V. Presidents—D*": Thomas Bond, David Rittenhouse, Esq., D* William Shippen. Secretaries—Rev* D™ W™ Smith, Rev‘ D" John Ewing, Rev* M* W™ White [sic], | Owen Biddle, Esq’: April. 101 1779. Curators—Col. Lewis Nicola, D" Samuel Duffield, } M* Pierre Du Simitiere. Treasurer—Matthew Clarkson, Esq" * Agreed, That the Vice Presidents wait on his Excel- lency the President of this State, and request of him in behalf of the Society to favor their meetings with his presence, as often as he conveniently can, as their Patron.” “ Agreed, That the Rev’ Doctor Ewing be requested to prepare & deliver an anniversary oration for this year... .” 1779. April 2. (7 present; both Bonds.) The answer of the President of the State to the Vice-Presi- dents was received and ordered to be published “ together with a copy of their address to him in behalf of the Society. * Agreed, That the Treasurer collect 30 shillings from every member when he first comes to take his seat and give a voice in the business of the Society, and that in the notice of the next meeting it be particularly desired that all the members who can conveniently be present will be punctual in their attendance, as it is proposed to chuse [sic] several new members. “Samuel Adams Esq", one of the Delegates in Congress, having informed the Society that there is a book for them in the hands of a gentleman in Boston, the Secretaries are directed to write a Letter to him to put it into the hands of Doctor Thomas Bond Junr. who engages to send for the book.” 1779. April 16. “His Excellency, Joseph Reed Esq" Patron of the So- ciety ;’” Bond, Rittenhouse, Smith, White, O. Biddle, Ewing, Du Simitiere, Duffield, Clarkson, Alison, Charles Thomp- son [sic*], Nicola, Morris, Jones, Hopkinson, Rush, Fooks, * Autograph Thomson, see above. May. 102 1779. B. Bond, Jun™ Isaac Bartram, Moses Bartram, and Brad- ford. D"Ewing. . . . sensible of the honor. . . . would “ pre- pare an oration as soon as his convenience will allow.” Secretaries requested to get, through “some of the Dele- gates from the State of Virginia,” the four Vols. Trans. sent by the R. Acad. at Turin to the American Philosophical Society, per M*™ Mozzei [sic], “ now at Richmond in Virginia.” Election of three new Members, “ whose names had been postponed at two previous meetings:”—The Honorable Mons" Gerard, Minister Plen. of his most Christian Majesty ; Doct® James Hutcheson [sic]; Rev’ George Duffield. “The Patrons and vice presidents are desired to notify to his Excellency Monsieur Gerard his Election into this So- ciety, and to request that he will be pleased to countenance and assist them in carrying on the laudable purposes of their Institution.” “‘ The Secretaries are desired to prepare a proper Certificate to be delivered to his Excellency, agreeable to the rules of the Society.’”’* 1779. May. (* Society Hall ;” 15 present.) Lukens, Rittenhouse, Biddle, appointed a Committee “ to have the observatory repaired and the Jnstruments lodged in the same.” This committee was also “ requested to wait on the Hon- ble the Speaker of the House of Assembly to represent to him that they are willing to comply with his note respect- ing the Telescope, but are of opinion that it is not proper to lend it to Individuals, as it would be injurious to the In- strument, and interfere with those views of the Society for which they obtained the use of it from a former Assembly.” *’ Of a meeting held April 24, 1779,there are no minutes. But ina list of members it appears that on that day was Elected His Excellency the Sieur Conrad Alexander Gérard, Secretary of the Council of State of his Most Chris- tian Majesty and his Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States of North America, &c, &c.”" [This on a fly pasted in opposite May 7, 1779.) May—July. 103 1779. * A Calculation of an Eclipse of the Sun, June 24 1778, with a translation of Baron Wolfius’s principles of Spheri- cal Trigonometry by M*™ Daniel Frihauf, of Northampton,” was presented. “An order was drawn on the Treasurer to pay M™ Aitkin twenty dollars for binding a Volume of the transactions of the Society to be presented to his Excellency M™ Gerard.” Another order for sixteen dollars in favor of M* Hilary Baker who wrote His Excellency’s Certificate of election. Secretaries directed to report “ the state of papers formerly selected for publications,’ and others since presented ; and to proceed in their business of preparing letters in answer to foreign correspondents. 1779. May 21. “Society Hall.” (* His Excellency Joseph Reed, Esq., Patron,” and 14 other members.) Reed reported the presentation to Gerard, who “ desired the Committee to assure the Society of his sense of the honor .... & of his intention to forward the views of the Society .... in America & in France.” D" Bond read an essay “On the means of preserving health and preventing diseases.” Col. Nicola read an essay “To account for the Deluge, from the Suspension of the diurnal rotation of the earth.” “ Both gentlemen very obligingly complied with the So- ciety’s request to leave their pieces among the papers.” Unreporting committees continued. 1779. July 28. (5 present.) ** M™ Churchman gave in a memorial relative toa map of the peninsula between Delaware & Chesapeake bays in- cluding thirteen counties,” asking its examination and rec- ommendation to the public.—Rittenhouse, Lukens, Ewing, O. Biddle, and D" Smith, examining committee. Aug.—Dec. ] 04 1779. “ An astronomical paper,’ from Meyer, Astronomer to the Elector Palatine, was referred to Rittenhouse. An order to pay Hilary Baker $30, signed by the V. P. 1779. Aug. 20. (16 present; D™ Bond presiding as usual; Gerard present.) Jno. Churchman was “ called in” to hear the report on his map: “As the Society have appointed us a committee - + «+ «+ we are of opinion that he is possessed of suf- ficient materials, both astronomical observations and actual surveys, to enable him to construct an accurate map, and have no doubt but that he has executed his design with ex- actness & care, but we can not help expressing our desires of seeing the map laid down upon a much larger scale, which | would render it more serviceable for promoting the Know]l- edge of Geography.” Rittenhouse read his reply to M™ Christian Meyers [sic]. Gerard was requested & agreed to forward it on his return to France with a Vol. of Trans. A. P. S. A letter to Buffon, “ acknowledging the favor of his pub- lications,” was ordered, to be delivered likewise by Gerard. Rittenhouse read his “ Solution by Experiment of certain optical Illusions.” ‘ Left among the papers of the Society.” 1779. Dec. 10. (7 present.) The letter to Buffon was read by D™ Smith : **PuriaDA. Sep. 15, 1779. “‘ILLusTRious Sir “The return of his Excellency the Siewr Gerard to Paris, furnishes the American Philosophical Society, with a favorable opportunity of acknowl- edging a debt which they have long owed to you; That duty, by order of the Society, hath devolved upon me, and would have been discharged more seasonably, if the calamities of war, whereof America is now the scene, had not interrupted the ordinary channels of communication. ‘The Society want Language to express their grateful sense of the December, 105 : 179. Honor you have done them by the superb present of the two first volumes of your work entitled ‘‘ Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux,’’ containing colored plates of the Birds, and their natural histories, elegantly bound ; to which by your Generosity has since been added two volumes more of plates only ; This work will do honor to your name, and to the Republic of Letters, as long as the study of Nature’s works or the adoration of Nature’s God, shall continue to be cultivated among mankind. ‘The Society have to lament, that since the receipt of your books, our Situation hath been such, that the chief attention of those among our members, who might have contributed something towards the important work, in which you are engaged, hath been necessarily called towards the Assistance of their country in the great Struggle which she now sustains. But it is hoped the time is fast approaching (and that your valuable life may be prolonged to that time) when the re-establishment of general peace, shall leave the friends and Devotees of Science, on both sides of the Atlantic, at full liberty to unite their efforts for the advancement of wisdom, virtue and humanity, unconfined to Sect or nation. “Tf it should appear, that the services of the Society in America can be rendered of any use toward the completion of your design, either respect- ing the animal or fossill [sic] kingdoms, the Siewr Gerard, who has done us the Honor of permitting his name to be enrolled among our members, or our learned and truly respectable president, Doctor Franklin, while he continues at Paris, will furnish you with opportunities of conveying to us your commands. Herewith you will receive another copy of the first volume of our Transactions, lest the former copy may not have come to hand. Weare about preparing a second volume for the press, which shall be transmitted to you when published. I have the Honor to be with the most perfect respect, ** Tllustrious Sir, “* Your most obed’t & most h®* Serv’t “*WILLIAM SMITH, ** Secret’'y Amer’™ Philos’! Society. ‘** Mons" Buffon.”’ “ An essay on Inoculation,” by D™ Bond, read, and a copy for publication requested. 1779. Dec. 17. (10 present.) Letters from Rev’ W™ Maddison [sic], President of Wil- liam and Mary’s College, in Virginia, containing “a series of Meteorological Observations by his Excellency Governor Jef- ferson and himself separately, for an year and a half; like- Wetituary. 106 1780. wise a set of Experiments on what are called the “sweet springs.” —Thanks, and a request for continuance of corre- spondence. D® Bond proposed: “That each member before taking his seat . . . or voting ... shall pay £15.” A plan for incorporating the Society to be prepared by Smith, Duffield and Biddle. [No minutes exist (either rough or written out) of any subsequent meeting until] 1780. Feb’y 17. (Rittenhouse and 9 others present.) When “ the Society finding it necessary to have a regular place of meeting, it was moved and seconded that a Com- mittee be appointed to enquire where a proper lot could be obtained for building a Hall for the Society, or whether any house or lot already appropriated for public purposes, similar to those of this Society could be obtained; D™ Bond, M™ Wilson & D"™ Smith were appointed a committee to make the necessary enquiries on this subject & to report as soon as they can.” D* Ewing having objected his occupations, Timothy Mat- lack was appointed to make the annual oration in which thanks should be paid to the Legislature if the pending bill for incorporating the Society were granted. 1780. eb’y 25. (Rittenhouse and 9 others present.) The Bill of incorporation was read; and a blank left for real estate, was on motion filled with these words: “ten thousand bushels of wheat » annum or value thereof.” A Committee was also appointed to deal with members of the Assembly to endeavor to have leave out certain words from a proviso added by the Assembly, requiring sundry March—April. 107 1780. officers of the Society to be persons resident in this Common- wealth, capable “ of holding civil offices within the same,” as too great a restraint on the election of officers.* 1780. March 3. (Dr. Bond and 11 others present.) The Committee of search were directed to enquiring re- specting M* Logan’s testamentary disposition of hia library ; while they were enquiring for a site for a Hall. A Committee was appointed to urge the substitution of a definite clause for the obnoxious one respecting the elec- tion of President, V. President, Secretary, Curator, Trea- surer or Member of Council, viz., the words “who is not capable of electing & being elected to civil offices within the State in which he shall reside.” 1780. March 7. (7 present.) The two Committees reported progress only, but nothing definitely accomplished. 1780. April 7. The place of meeting seems to have been in the Univer- sity. The Act of incorporation had been passed, but no notes of the date of the vote are found in the minutes, which state that this is the first meeting subsequent thereto. A motion for a Law was proposed by the Curator, Col. Lewis Nicola, and laid on the table for future discussion. A paper on English accent, &., by Monsieur Corse was read. The Committee on Room was directed to apply for the use of the Library room in Carpenters’ Hall. Col.Nicola was directed to add blank sheets in one of the * Evidently pointing directly to the case of such a President as Jefferson. April—May. 108 1780. Vols. of the Transactions to receive the members’ signatures in compliance with the new laws. A Committee was desired to ask the Silk Society to have its stock appropriated for the use of the Philosophical So- ciety. Another Committee was appointed “to form a plan for encreasing the stock of this Society, and to arrange the economy thereof.” The Curators were directed to call upon D™ Ewing for the seal and to deposit it in the Cabinet. 1780. April 11. (8 present.) Col. Nicola’s two resolutions were read and passed, re- specting fees and signatures. M" Coombe was invited to attend the next meeting. A treasurer was nominated and his duties defined. The Silk Factory fund was placed under the care of Dr: Smith and M* Biddle. Donations were ordered to be solicited for the purpose of building. It was proposed to build in company with the City Library. It was proposed to join with the Library in pur- chasing Carpenters’ Hall,— Widow Steel’s lot,—D* Frank- lin’s lot in Arch street,—State House yard,—Hamilton’s lot in Third street. It was proposed to sell the Observatory and build a new one. It was ordered to meet for the present in Carpenters’ Hall. 1780. May 19. (10 present.) The Curators’ prepared copy of a Vol. of Trans. with blank leaves was exhibited; and it was ordered to engross the Fundamental Laws, and Act of Incorporation, and thereafter a preamble of members’ obligation. June to Dec, 109 1780 Ten shillings in specie was fixed as the members’ fee. “‘ Specie agreeable to the laws, or the value thereof as specie may sell at the time of subscribing.” A committee was appointed to call on the members ;—to pay Styner & Cist’s printing bill for the anniversary ora- tion ;—and to send copies to subscribing members. 1780. Junel16. (Bond and 13 present.) (President Reed and the Chevalier de la Luzerne also present.) Mr": Matlack read a paper on the growth of trees from the bud downwards. A letter from Washington respecting his election, was re- ceived. The Curators were requested to remove the Society’s effects from the University to Carpenter’s Hall. 1780. July 21. (7 present.) A list of subscribing members and the sums collected was presented, and the latter delivered to M*™ Rittenhouse to hand to the Treasurer. [Amount left blank in the Minutes.] An order passed to pay for printing Matlack’s oration. 1780. October 6. (8 present.) John Beale Boardley (of Md.)’s letter on the effects of Cold on Trees, read. $12.00 ordered in favor of Col. L. Nicola. Jos. Fawcett requested to advertise the meetings. 1780. November 17. (4 present.) Essay on insects noxious to young chickens (Anonymous) read, , 1780. December 1. (6 present.) Origin of obituary notices; appointment of a Committee “to draught a law for introducing that precedent into an established custom, with this Society.” [Curious minute.] Dec.—Jan.—Feb. 110 1780—1781, 1780. December 15. (11 present.) Meeting presided over by Gov. Joseph Reed. Isaac Gray on a proliferous plant. ““M* Nicola communicated a paper containing some pro- posals for erecting Committees of their members in the dif- ferent States under certain regulations.” [Laid on the table; no explanation in the minutes. ] Mr": Biddle requested to deliver the annual oration. 1781. Jany.5. lection. (Carpenters’ Hall.) D* Franklin unanimously elected,. . . . President. Bond, Rittenhouse and Jas. Wilson, . . . Vice prests. Ewing, Owen Biddle, Matlack and White,. Secs. Nicola, Duffield and DuSimitiére,. . . . Curators. PRODRANGOR 1 eye: ve. a ish ues cota hel) .a rr Geo. Bryan, Thos. McKean, D. Marbois [sic], Ch. Thompson, Rev‘ Duffield, Gov" Livingston, Gov" Jefferson, j a years. Councillors for 3 years. D" Witherspoon, D* Ezra Stiles, Mat. Clarkson, Jon. B. Smith, John Lukens, 1 year. 1781. Jan. 19.—(21 present.) LaFayette, Ebenezer Hazard, Jared Ingersoll and four other new members elected. 1781. Feby 2.—Too small attendance for business; ad- journed to 1781, Feby 6, Tuesday. Feb.—March. 111 1781, Letter from De Granchain on the eclipse of the Sun 27 Oct. 1781; and of the moon Nov. 11, at Newport, R. I. Rittenhouse read an account of “Some experiments in Magnetism, &c.” Also on “Height of the Mercury in Fahrenheits ther- mometer in Jan. 1780 & 1781.” Mean of January 1780 132°, of Jan. 1781, 35°. A committee to inquire into the circumstances of the Silk ‘Factory, appointed. 1781. Feby 16. (9 present.) Letter from Gen. Sullivan, on the discovery of a large body of tale, 70 miles from Portsmouth, N. H. with a spe- cimen. Bond from the Treasurer ; receipt and bond by the Cura- tors, to be taken by a Committee of two. Committee on place, time and publication of annual ora- tion, appointed. Certificate of Membership, drafted one adopted. [The form adopted occupies only 6 short lines. ] $100 paid for ingrossing the Act of Incorporation. 1781. March 2. (At the University.) A large meeting, among whom were some distinguished stran gers. Owen Biddle delivered the Oration. After the retirement of guests, D™ Bond in the chair, re- turned thanks, and on motion a copy for publication was requested. 1781. March 16. (9 present.) In the absence of Prest. and V. Presidents, the eldest coun- cillor present, M™ Marbois was called to the chair. Report on the state of the Silk Factory. Doc. No. 6. Note from Sam. Adams with copy of Jas. Bowdoin’s April. 112 1781. Philosophical Discourse (as Pres.) before the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in Boston. Note from Mar- bois with list of prizes offered by the Acad. Scien. Lyons, one of which called for an essay on “ Has the discovery of America been advantageous to mankind ?” J. Boardley read on the Weather in Maryland. Ten pounds of raw silk ordered, “of the best kind of the produce of Penn* to be transmitted to Lyons, there to be wrought in the most elegant manner” and presented to her most Christian Majesty as a mark of very high respect. Letters from La Fayette and others received. Committee appointed to meet the Managers of the Silk Society and induce them to deliver up all the moneys and property of the Silk Society to be refunded if the Silk So- ciety be revived actively, to them or their assigns. 1781. April 6. (No business meeting, only 3 members being present.) 1781. April 20. (11 present.) Committee appointed to arrange the papers of the So- ciety for publication. Com. of 5. Five persons from each of the “ established Committees” on Medicine and Anatomy—on Natural History and Chem- istry,—on Trade and Commerce,—on Mechanies and Archi- tecture,—on Husbandry and American improvements— were then selected to act as committees for preparing the papers for the press, [Here are bound into the minute book 6 sheets; on the first of which is engrossed the Petition of the Society, re- specting Silk Culture (idea broached in 1770), signed Thos, Bond V. P. [Follows:—Minutes of May 21, 1782 ge] respecting meeting in the State House to hear D® Bond’s annual ora- Lion. May to Sept. 113 1781. [Follows :—List of members present May 20,82. Deliv- ered to the doorkeeper 26 tickets. On motion Com. ap*: to examine Treasurer Combe’s ac- counts. 1781. May 4. (4 present.) Letter of Jefferson read. 1781. June 5. (Tuesday). (10 present.) Special meeting called by D" Bond to hear M* Biddle’s report on the situation of the Silk Society, “so situated as to render it altogether vain and fruitless to apply to those who have been directors, for obtaining the stock” and recommending that an Act of Assembly be sought for trans- fer of the unexpended funds. Committee appointed to draft petition. 1781. July 20. (9 present.) Papers and a book of minutes ending at the date of the union of the societies were presented. M* Matlack related a remarkable thunder storm of July 10. 1781. Sep. 21. (8 present.) M* Hopkinson and Matlack were authorized to adjust M* Combe’s accounts, and obtain balance due. The Secretaries were directed to get M*™ Hopkinson’s bond as Treasurer, Com. of three appointed to prepare a bill for vesting the stock of the Silk Society in this Corporation, according to the leave given by the Hon. House of General Assembly. 1781, Sep. 29 (Saturday). (4 present.) Special meeting to consider the draft of the bill. Com. ap- pointed to present it to the Gen. Assembly. (The Com. re- ported at the next meeting that it had done so.) PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. Vili. PRINTED SEPTEMBER 24, 1883. Dec.—Jan.—May. 114 1781—1782., 1781. No minutes until Dec. 21. (6 present.) Ordered: An address to Gen. Washington “on the late glorious event in Virginia.” Com. to draft it:—Rev* M™ White, M™ J. B. Smith, and T. Matlack. 4 V. P. Bond exhibited an uncommon kidney of the human body, so that the society might see it before he dissected it. Although shrunken it was of not less than 3 pints capacity. * M* Vice President was requested to favour the Society with an oration for the present year, and he was so obliging as to engage to deliver it accordingly.” 1781. Dec. 27 (Thursday). Committee’s draft of address to Washington read and agreed to. [The address occupies the following page.] Ordered, that the Governor and officers of the Society be requested to attend at the delivery of the address. 1782. Jan. 4. (Library room, Carpenter’s, Hall.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President, D™ Franklin. V. P., Bond, Rittenhouse and Wilson [Pastor of 1st Pres. Church. ] Secs., Ewing, White, Hutchinson, Matlack. Curators, Nicola, Duffield, Gray. Treas., Francis Hopkinson. Councillors, Reed, J. B. Smith, J. Ingersoll, Owen Biddle. 1782. Jany 18. [Merely names ;—nothing follows until] 1782. May 3, (4 present.) Letter from M. D’Abeville, Col. Artil., French army, about a partridge with two hearts. Oct.—Dec.—Jan, 115 1782—1783 No minutes until 1782. Oct. (9 present.) Letter about a stone taken from “ the tongue.” D" Bond reported that Sep. 30 R. Wells and J. Kaighn had delivered up the keys of the Silk Machines, and were ready to settle up accounts. Referred to the Treasurer. A specimen of Epsoms salt (?) found “fossil” in Virginia, was exhibited and referred for analysis to D" Hutchinson. 1782. Dec. 20. (6 present.) Ordered that the election be held at the University. D* H. Williamson read a paper of Observations on the sea coast of North America. Treasurer order’ to call on M™Coombs, and Mr Lukens and M* Clarkson for settlement of accounts and receipt of balances due the Society. Treasurer desired to report on the state of the business respecting the Silk Society. He reported that he had ap- plied to M* Wells, but that “ M* Wells had started many difficulties in obtaining a meeting of the managers,” until when those who possessed the effects would hold them. On motion the Treasurer was directed in ease of refusal, to commence action for recovery. The Com. of 5 (see April 20, 1781) was then constituted of Rittenhouse, Ewing, Gray, Hutchinson and Williamson [Hence our Publication Committee], and they “ were au- thorized to call on such members of the Society as they may find occasion to consult.” 1788. Jan. 8. (At the University.) ELECTION. President, B. Franklin. V. P., White, Bond, Ewing. Coun. 8 y. Jefferson, Witherspoon, Duffield, Rittenhouse. Treas., Hopkinson. Secs., Hutchinson, Shiell, Davidson, Matlack. Cur., Duffield, Gray, Eben. Hazard. Jan. to April. 116 1783. 1783. Jan. 13. (21 present.) Jefferson moved (Reed seconded) that Rittenhouse should make an Orrery to be presented to his Most Christian Majesty. Com. of three to carry this into effect. Treasurer allowed £6. 5sh. 6d for certain expenses: Janitor allowed 7 **6 for every meeting he attended. New members elected : —7. | 1783. Feby [ }. (8 present.) Adjournment after conversation. | 1783. March 6. (8 present.) Rittenhouse will make an Orrery. Peter Miller’s descrip- tion of the Grotto of Sweetara. Supposed discovery of a Tea plant, by Mess™ Steinemetz. H. C. Flagg’s observations on the Torporific eel. Rittenhouse proposed that the Society’s Library be made useful by removal to some member’s house who should act as Librarian. Mess": Stonemetz [sic] informed that “the Society are obliged by communications of useful discoveries but do not, in any case, pledge the reputation of the Society for the use or application of such discoveries.” Curators of the Cabinet requested to report. Treasurer to pay the doorkeeper £2 * 13. 1783. April 4. (7 present.) Wells & Kaighn’s account of balance of stock and remain- ing utensils of the late Silk Society presented, and a com. appointed to settle the affair. Curators reported, and were on motion instructed to take immediate measures for “ preserving” “ the natural curiosi- ties” “from further decay.” 1788. April 10. (14 present.) M* Tlopkinson reported that he had examined a house in Fifth Street suitable to receive the Library and Cabinet. Ee, eS May—July. 117 1783. Com. of two to review said house and enquire of the Trus- tees of the University at what rent it may be had. “« Resolved, that the said gentlemen [Hopkinson & Rittenhouse & Haz- ard] be directed and empowered to sell a building in the State House yard belonging to this Society.”’ 1783. May 2. (8 present.) Letters, &., . . . . On a specimen of petrified pine, by J. M°Henry. On the Aurora Borealis, by Rev‘ J. Belknap. On the Aurora of Oct. 31,1779, by J. Page. 1783. May 16. (7 present.) Hopkinson read an account from the Treasurer of the Silk Society, giving outstanding debts, total assets being £393 » 7 +64, for which the Treasurer of American Philosophical Society is to receipt and account. F. Bailey’s bill of £1310 for printing 200 copies of the Biddle oration. M*: Biddle asked how the 200 copies were disposed of; and was authorized to draw on the Treasurer to settle the bill. 1788. July 11. Treasurer reported paying M" Biddle the balance after “debiting him for raw silk purchased by him from the late Silk Society.” Paper on a machine for ascertaining a ship’s way on the sea. 1783. July 19. (9 present.) Lot in Fifth Street near Arch, 40’ x 48’; Committee to confer with the owners about a purchase. Special meeting appointed, * & notice to the members that money is to be disposed of.” Tuesday, July 22. Not enough members present to act. Sept.—Oct. 118 1783. 1783. Sept. 26. (10 present.) Com. reported the price of the desired lot too high. Letter from the French Minister to Rev‘ Dt- White that the King would accept the Orrery, and “by his Royal Patronage excite an Emulation between the Literary Socie- ties of France and the United States.”—Ordered that D* White .. . acknowledge .. . “the high sense the Society entertain of the Honor done them by his Majesty,” &c. Hopkinson’s letter on a serpent in a horse’s eye. Count de Gebeline [sic], President of the Museum of Paris, thanks the Society for his election, and sends the four first Vols. [sic] of the primitive World. L’ Abbé Soulavie’s Nat. Hist. S. of France, 6 Vols. present- ed by Franklin. The Com. on Sale of Hobse i in State House Yard reported an offer of Eighteen pounds (£18).—Sale ordered. Willing’s lot in Third Street—Com. appointed to enquire of M™ Willing whether he will let the Society have it upon ground rent and upon what terms. If unsuccessful “ they are desired to endeavor to find some other which will be suitable for the Society’s purposes.” Meetings to be regularly advertized in the Thursday’s newspaper. 1783. Oct. 17. (8 present.) Letter from John Hyacinthe de Magellan, accompanying a donation and asking some questions respecting the Society. Godefroy’s engravings of the Revolution in books*—* Or- dered, that receipt of usefull communications be acknowl- edged in the newspapers from time to time by the Secreta- ries, & that they revise the minutes & in the first publication mention the presents received for some time past and par- ticularly those of the Abbé de Fontana.” Treasurer ordered to write to M" Combe for the Society’s * Placed tn charge of Curators. See note at end of meeting. November. 119 1783, money in his hands; or for his bond for the amount, with interest ; threatening suit. Treasurer ordered to sue Jas. Rutland for debt. Letter of Elias Boudinot, Pres. of Congress. Ordered :—A. reply to M* Magellan’s letter to be signed by D" Bond, V. P. 1783. Nov. 7. (11 present.) Com. on Powel’s lot* [no mention of its appointment pre- viously], declined it for reasons approved by the Society. Treasurer ordered to pay W. Redegers £3 ~ 11°" 6. M* Hopkinson requested to collect the communications made to the Society up to date; and the Sec* to publish such of them as they thought worthy of publication. Com. to purchase a lot ordered “to continue their en- deavors for obtaining a suitable one.” D* Smith requested to “send the different certiticates & any other papers belonging to the Society, in his possession, as soon as possible.” 1783. Nov. 21. (18 present.) Janitor willing to accept £6 per annum.t Agreed to. “‘ Cases containing the Library and books of Natural His- tory,” were “put under the care of M™ Rittenhouse untill a more convenient place can be procured.” Com. on Lot reported one in 5" Street belonging to M"™ Jno. Dunlap, to be got for $1000.—Sec* ordered to “ give publick notice that money will be disposed of at the next meeting.” Rittenhouse on the late discovered Planet. Improved method of quilling a harpsichord. *No previous mention of this name; perhaps it was the lot referred to in minutes of July 19, 1783. + This, of course, was Pennsylvania currency ; £1 = $2.66%. December. 120 1783. 1783. Dec. 5. (At the University.) (12 present.) Batavian Phil. Soc. sent 6 Vols. of Trans. ** M* Hopkinson offers to sell to the Society a Lot of Ground on Arch street near the Observatory 40 feet front & 100 feet deep, clear of Incumbrances for the sum of one thou- sand dollars.” ** Sec* ordered to give publick notice that moneys are to be disposed of at next meeting.” Rittenhouse (Librarian) reported that he had removed the Library (in part) and the Cabinet to his own house. “ He is requested to continue his endeavors to collect the remainder of the books.” - Librarian ordered to deliver D" Smith a Vol. of the Trans- actions upon application. Treasurer ordered to render his account before next an- nual election. 1783. Dec. 12. (At the University.) (10 present.) An address to his Excellency General Washington was agreed upon in the words following, viz. : Sir: The American Philosophical Society which boasts the name of your Excellency in the List of their members are happy in this Opportu- nity of presenting their Congratulations on the Establishment of Peace. While they anticipate the Influence of this Event on the important Ob- ject of their Institution, they contemplate with Pleasure that the Arts and Sciences, those Friends to Liberty and virtue, will not only join in the Trib- ute universally paid to your merits, but will transmit them to an admiring Posterity.—May you enjoy all possible Felicity in the Retreat to private Life which remained an additional Source of Lustre to your Character, and to which you are followed by the Love of your grateful Country. By Order and in Behalf of the Society. ParbapeLruta, Dec" 12", 1783. Jon. Smith on a Water Cement. 1783. Dec. 19. (At the University.) (18 present.) Additional laws and regulations drafted by Hopkinson. Hopkinson offers the whole lot in 5" Street, 40’ « 806’, for £600" ($1000 down; the rest on interest). * This, of course, was Pennsylvania currency ; £1 « $2.6634, January. 121 1784. 1784, Jan. 2. (18 present.) M™ Matlack, about to move into New York State, de- livered up the Vol. of Trans. containing members’ names; — papers read at the Board; MS. of Proceedings beginning April, 1766 ; and “a bundle of papers containing some pro- ceedings of the Society down to the year 1775, which he had obtained from R.S. Jones; also the Seal of the Society.” ELECTION. President, Benj. Franklin. V. Ps., Bond, Ewing, White. Counc., M°Kean, Bryan, Marbois, Caldwell. Secs., Patterson, Hutchison, Bond, Jr., Rev’ D™ Kunzie. Curators, Hazard, Duffield, Nichola [sic]. Treas., Hopkinson. [Librarian Rittenhouse is then said to have received Mat- lack’s papers and the Seal. | [The Vol. of Trans. with names, however, went into the care of “ M™ Kuntzie.” (sic.)] 1784. Jan’y 16. (21 present.) M* Hopkinson read an Address, “ the tenor of which was to stimulate the members to more punctuality in attend- ing the meetings of the Society, & with greater ardor to promote the important designs of its institution” and moved a Committee to propose additions and altera- tions to the Constitution and By-laws, to “ procure a suit- able building, & moderate philosophical apparatus for the use of the Society, and in general to recommend all such matters, measures and things as they may deem conducive to the end and design of the Institution.”—Hopkinson, Ewing, Hazard, Morgan and Rittenhouse were appointed this Committee. Filsted’s Jamaica woods collection presented. Hazard (Curator) transferred books to Rittenhouse’s care. Count Campomanes, Rev‘. 8. Magaw, 8. Vaughn, J. Vaughn, Rev‘ Jer. Belknap, Maj. De Brahm, Prof. Arch. February. 122 1784, Gamble (Eng. and oratory U. Pa.) Rev. Helmuth, J. Six, Marquis d’Angeville, Comte de Vergennes, J. Dunlap, J. P. Van Berckel, Geo. Fox, J. Foulke, Ben. Binney, Rev‘. R. Blackwell, Jon. D. Sergeant, Geo. Gray, M™ Haywood, of 8. C., and M* John Hyacinthe de Magellan, of London, were elected new members. 1784. Feb’y 6. (27 present.) Com. on revising the Constitution and laws reported rec- ommendations: 1. A petition for a supplement to the Act of Incorporation [19 lines]. 2. That no absentee Councillors be re-elected ; the Councillors regularly summoned by tickets to the meetings; permission to the Councilmen to meet in their own apartments; other members might attend but not vote ; five members should be a quorum to disburse money, at any stated meeting, due notice given. 8. Annual & Certificate tax [in blank] fixed; 3 years’ arrears deprive of membership. 4, That measures be immediately taken for erecting a suitable building . ifa lot were purchased, it would not be difficult to raise by sub- scription funds to build... . at least it ought to be ‘‘ vigorously at- tempted without delay”... . and one of the offered ‘lots be forthwith determined upon.’’ 5. A subscription immediately opened... . and an application to the Legislature fgr aid .... ‘‘as soon as £1000 shall be subscribed, a com- mittee be appointed to plan a suitable Edifice to be laid before the Society for approbation & to superintend the Building... . The first three were laid over to allow of public notice. The fourth resulted in a resolution to purchase the Hop- kinson Lot next the Observatory in Arch street (40’ x 306’) for £600, half down, half on interest for five years. The fifth recommendation was adopted. M* Hopkinson was asked to repeat his address; and after doing so, he was requested to allow its publication. The auditing committee reported a balance of £404°11* 9} in the Treasurer’s hands. The woods of Jamaica; Calculi taken from horses; a book; and a MS. copy of Mandrillon’s Answer to the prize question of the Lyons Academy presented. Feb.—March. 123 1784. 1784. Feb’y 20. (19 present.) Sam! Vaughan presented to the Society a 34’ Achromatic Dolland ; a Gunter’s scale improved by J. Robertson (Late Lib" R. 8.); a magazine microscope; a 11}” lens, and 6}’’ lens “ framed in a mahogany trunked cone and stand ; with rack work, pillar, pinion, and apparatus so as to be acted upon by the focal rays in the most powerful manner, made and presented by M™ Parker. M* Vaughan’s name was ordered to be “ enrolled amongst those of the Benefactors of this Society.” The deed of the Hopkinson lot was produced and deposited with M* Rittenhouse. A bond and mortgage was ordered to be sealed. The task of drawing a form of Certificate of membership , Was entrusted to a Committee, D™ Smith and D™ Magaw. D" Morgan read a paper on the virtues of Cortex ruber. 1784. March 5. (19 present.) [The Legislature had evidently granted assistance, for] “ A Com. was appointed to apply to the Treasurer of the State for the sum of money granted to this Society by the Assembly.” Bainad & Caillard’s proposals for printing a Vol. of Trans. were referred to MM. Hazard & Marbois to consider and re- port. Sigismund Hugge’s letter on five thermometers in Febru- ary. Nicola presented Observations on petrified bones found near the Ohio; thigh-bone, tusk and grinder, brought to the city by Maj. Craig. Rittenhouse had received the deed, and sealed the bond. * Ordered M"™ 8S. Vaughan, M*™ Rittenhouse & M™ Hopkin- son be a Committee to consider the most eligible means of providing the Society with a suitable Building.” Mareh—April. 124 1784. 1784. March19. (26 present.) Com. on Vol. Trans. reported in writing; action post- poned. [It would be interesting to find this document.] Franklin’s letter, with a French treatise on Air Balloons. D*" Rush was requested to publish the letter and translations of the most interesting parts of the treatise. S. Vaughn presented a MS. copy of “ Priestley’s Experi- ments on Phlogiston and the seeming concoction of water into air,” and read the first part. The Building Committee reported conference with the Directors of the Library Co. of Philadelphia and the pre- sentation of a joint petition to the General Assembly, “ for two Lots of ground on the East and West sides of the State- House square.” .. . . “ Highly approved.” M* Hopkinson added to the Certificate Committee. - Rittenhouse read observations on the “* Comet lately dis- covered.” 1784. April 2. (14 present.) Dunlap’s proposals to print a Vol. Trans. read and laid on the table. Certificate draft adopted in form following :— The American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia, for Pro- moting Useful knowledge, desirous of advancing the Interests of the So- ciety, by associating to themselves . . . . [Blank left to be filled. ] {Short—but the blank in third line was ordered to be filled, “in case of a resident member with the following words— Gentleman of Genius, Ability and literary Merit,’ —and in case of a foreign member—‘ Men of distinguished Eminence, and of Conferring marks of their esteem upon Persons of literary merit.’ ”’] Engraving of Certificate ordered by Com. of De Brahm and Du Simitiére. J. Vaughn presented (by letter) 83 Vols. of Priestley’s works. 8, Vaughn, copper-plate prints of Meehanical Ma- chines, 2 Vol. F., and a number of other fine works. April—May. 125 1784. La Fayette’s letter, “ enclosing an authentic narrative of experiments lately made in France with Air Balloons.” “ Dr Bond (V. P.) being dead, an election for his successor was ordered for the next meeting. 1784. April 16. (16 present.) Belknaps’s letter on the preserving of parsnips by drying. Radiger’s account for candles, £2*'7* 8, ordered paid. La Fayette’s packet duplicated by one of the Secretaries. 1784. May. (17 present.) Hopkinson ordered to settle finally De Haven’s account. Rittenhouse’s offer of £3 and taxes for this year’s use of. the Arch street lot, accepted. S. Vaughn elected Vice-President, vice Bond, deceased. Thos. Bradford’s proposal to print Vol. 2 Trans. accepted; conditions as follows:—‘*1. The work to be executed on good paper & a new letter & in such a manner as will do credit to the Society; 2. Thirty copies in boards to be de- livered to the Society gratis and any further number at a price that may be thought reasonable by the Society.” Mr. Bradford would hold exclusive copyright of printing and vending the same for fourteen years ; but the publication to be under Committee’s inspection. Hopkinson and Bradford added to Certificate engraving committee. Resolved, That Thos. Bradford be appointed printer to this Society dur- ing the pleasure of the same. Hazard, Nichola [sic] and Rittenhouse appointed a Com. for collecting papers proper to publish in Vol. 2. Trans. 1784. May 22. (6 present.) Hopkinson requested to have the form of Certificate printed for immediate use (pending engraving). June—July—Aug. 1 26 1784. 1784. June1l. (18 present.) Hopkinson produced a number of [printed ?] certificates. Ordered that [blank]-of them be filled with the names of the following foreign members viz. [large blank] and... . . . deliver the same to the Minister of France. . . . to con- IN aes oie. Descriptions of machines invented in the United Nether- lands for draining marshes, scouring canals, &c., presented and referred to a Com. D*™ Morgan’s motion for encouraging an effort to send up a large air balloon was deferred to the next meeting. [This minute of 19 lines is very curious and amusing. ] Hutchinson, Morgan and Rush added to the Com. to col- lect papers for Vol. 2. Trans. 1784. June 19. (18 present.) Botanical garden ordered to be planted on 200 feet of the Arch Street lot next the Observatory. Hopkinson and Rit- tenhouse a Com. to “look out for” a gardener. The United Netherlands machine papers accepted by the Committee and ordered to be published in Vol. 2, the origi- nals to be deposited with Rittenhouse. Williamson’s paper on the flat coast of N. Carolina re- turned at his request. D* Morgan read a paper on Air Balloons and withdrew his motion (see June 11). 1784. July 15. Only 8 present, two clergymen and M™ Patterson. Election of new members postponed. [The heat had driven the Society out of town, probably.] 1784. Aug. 12. Special Appointment. (22 present.) La Fayette “ entertained them with a particular relation of the wonderful effects of a certain invisible power, in Aug.—Oct.—Nov. 127 1784, nature, called animal magnetism lately discovered by M* Mesmer, a German Philosopher, and explained by him toa number of Gentlemen in Paris of which number the Mar- quis was himself one. By this Relation it appears that per- sons may be so impregnated with this power (by a process which the Marquis does not think himself at liberty yet to explain) as to exhibit many phenomena similar to those of metallic magnetism.” 1784. Aug. 20. (6 present.) [No minutes. ] 1784. Oct. 15. (12 present.) Belknap’s Hist. of New Hampshire presented with a letter. 1784. Nov. 5. (6 present.) Com. of 2 to examine and price collection of Curiosities of late M. Simitiére (S. Vaughn, D™ White). Special meet- ing ordered, and money notice given. 1784. Nov. 12. Special meeting. (16 present.) Com. reported that the Collection was not yet arranged in lots and selection and estimate was therefore impossible. Com. on collecting papers for Vol. 2. directed “ to compleat [sic] that business with all convenient speed” . Com. of 8, “to take the opinion of the Chief Justice . +. respecting certain sections of the Charter of Incor- poration .... (D® Shippen Jr., Matlack, Hopkinson.) Com. of 8 to draft ‘a petition to the Assembly for a lot of ground in the State House square [sic] for the purpose of erecting thereon a suitable building ... .” Medal of Rev‘ Chr. Meyer of Heidelberg, received. Cor. Secs. ordered to report whether they had performed their duty in acknowledging foreign presents. Hopkinson ordered to settle with former Treas. Lukens. Noy.—Dec. 128 1784. 1784. Nov. 19. (12 present.) Hutchinson reported all presents acknowledged except M™ Parker’s burning lens. Letter on animal magnetism by Chev™ d’Armours [sic] with pamphlet by D™ P. Hervier [?] of the Sorbornes [sic] read. Spee. Com. of 2 (Hopkinson and Patterson) ordered to publish Vol. 2. Under the direction of the General Com- mittee. 1784. Dec. 9. (10 present.) Hazard sends in a list of papers in Rittenhouse’s posses- sion, and asks his own discharge. Improvement on Hadley’s quadrant by M*™ Ben Work- mau (teacher of Math. in the Univ.), described by M* Pat- terson. Publication ordered. Petition to the Assembly for two lots. Draft presented and read and “amended so as to submit the particular appropriation of said lots entirely [sic] to the good pleasure of the Assembly.” * Ordered that if the Library Company shall think proper to adopt the above amendment the petition be immediately | presented ; but if the said Library Company shall decline this, that the Committee be directed to present a similar petition in name of this Society alone.” Further improvements in quilling a harpsichord. M. Marbois presented the Report of the Commissioners appointed by the King of France to examine into the merits of D* Mesmer’s late discovery of animal magnetism. 1784. Dec.17. (No names of members are given. ) The Library Company having declined to join in the [amended joint] petition, M" Vaughn reported that he had presented a sole petition. Pub. Com, reported that M" Bradford’s answer to their query when he would begin had not been satisfactory. Or- dered that M" B. be asked whether he would be ready by ia ison: PROC. AM. PHIL. SOC. VOL. |, PART |, PLATE Ill. ETY: O O op) aie read and referred to Patterson and Nichols. | 1805. July 19. (Patterson; J. B. Smith, Peale, Vaughan, Collins, Tilghman, Short, and Drs. Barton, Fothergill, Hew- son, Mease, Wistar, Church and James.) Donations: Soulavie’s Memoir. Hist. Louis 16,6 Vols. 8°; Receuil des pieces trouvés dans l’Armoire de Fer. 8 Vols. 8°; Arnould’s De la Ballance du Commerce, 2 Vols, 8°, avec Atlas 4°; Arnould’s Systéme Maritime; Page’s Traité d’ Econ. Pol. et de Commerce des Colonies, 2 Vols. 8°; Bon- net’s Etats Unis, 2 Vols. 8°; Rel. abr. du Voyage de la Con- damine; Barbé de Marbois’ Etat des Finances de 8. Domin- ique ; Obs. Personelles, 4°; Mem. et Obs, 4°; Beaufort’s Tab- leau Stat. de l’Europe, 4 parts, first sheet venting Denon’s Voyage . dans . Egypt, Londres, 4°, 2 Vols. and 1 Vol. F: planches, 1802, presented by A. Regnaud. The Medals [May 3d] were received from Jefferson. Li- brarian to arrange them with new labels, where wanting, calling any member to his assistance. “Prof. Ebeling of Hamburgh presented .... Erdbe- schreiburg und Geschichte von America; 6™ Vol. containing the History of Pennsylvania, Hamburgh 1803, 8°.” Ebeling’s letter was read, saying the Mineralogical Society of Jena still existed, and had received Transactions American Philo- sophical Society Vol. VI, i, had published a new Vol of its Transactions, and that Professor Lenz was its Secretary. John Garnett, of Brunswick, New Jersey, presented his Edition of Nautical Almanacs from 1808 to 1807. Haygarth’s Sketch of a Plan to exterminate the Small Pox from Great Britain, mislaid in transmission since 17938, was Aug.—Sept. 377 1805. presented now. It forms Vol. IL and III of his Medical Transactions, presented some time past. Linnean Society, London, acknowledged Vol. VI, i. Fothergill presented Specimens of Lead ore from the Perkiomen mines, Cubic Pyrites from Lancaster, and wild Indigo. 4 T. Hamilton presented J. Harris’s Lexicon Technicum. Francis Dacosta’s letter and drawing describing the Per- kiomen mines, read. Ferrer’s letter describing Solar Eclipse of 26th of June, read. ; Patterson’s Commentary on Barron’s paper on the Power of Numbers was referred to Patterson, Hewson and Nichols. Humboldt and Biot’s pamphlet, Sur les variations du magnetisme terrestre, with a letter from Biot wishing that similar Observations might be made in the U. S., for- warded by Jefferson. Referred to Patterson and Hewson. Election of a new member: Bushrod Washington, Esq. 1805. August 16. (Wistar; Patterson, Vaughan, Madi- son, J. B. Smith, Peyrouse, James, Barton, Fothergill, Church, Coxe.) Committee report on Humboldt and Biot’s pamphlet ; re- committed “ to mature and publish.” Encyclopedia, Medical part, returned by Dr. James. Committee on Chances discharged, reappointed and re- quested to report. Donations: Life of Washington, Vol. IV; Papers on Agriculture (Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agricul- ture). Thanks voted Mr. Wayne and Ben. Vaughan. Captain Mugford begs the Society “ to give directions for a Medal, in preference to the money offered as the Extra Magellanic premium for his Rudder.” Referred to the Treasurer. 1805. Sept. 20. (Barton, Coxe, Vaughan.) Oct.—Nov. 378 1805. 1805. Oct. 4. (Barton; Dr. Collin, Peale, Nichols, Vaughan.) Donations: Mem. R. A. Prussia, 1799 to 1801, 2 Vols. 4°; Zach’s Tabule, 1792, Goths ; from B. Dearborn, an instru- ment invented by him called “a facility for casting interest,” with a letter; Annual Report Royal Humane Society, Lon- don; Engraved Portrait of Bishop White; an Indian earthen bottle found in upper Louisiana. “ The Society agreed to take from M™ Vaughan Weaver’s translation of A. E. Werner’s treatise on the external char- acters of fossils, 8°, Dublin, 1805, cost $3.00.” [On the margin. } Communication by J. Garnett, on “Interpolations,” read and referred to Vaughan, Patterson and Nichols. “* Essai sur la plus nouvelle des epoques de la nature suivi d’un tableau comparatif de la Basse Louisiane avec la Basse Egypte,” communication by Henry Peyrouse, read and re- ferred to Mr. Collins, Dr. Wistar and Dr. Collin. “Guyton Morveau’s Disinfecting apparatus, with mate- rials ready prepared for use, was received thro. M™ Dupon- ceau from Mons: L. A. Pichon, with extract from a letter from the latter dated Bordeaux, 25 June, 1805.” 1805. Oct. 18. (Barton; Dr. Collin, Vaughan, Patter- son, Duponceau. Donations: Transactions Royal Swedish Society, Vols. I to XXV (Vol. IIL and VI defective), 1780 to 1804, with a letter from Professor Sjoestin, Secretary, promising continu- ance; Census of Spain; Materials from which the maps of Guthrie’s Geography were compiled, presented by M. Carey. Ellicott’s Astronomical Observations presented ; referred to Patterson, Vaughan, Hewson. 1805. Nov. 1. (Patterson; Duponceau, Peale, Vaughan, J. B, Smith, Fothergill, Collin.) Ellicott’s Astronomical Observations reported worthy of publication, +r", Nov.—Dec. 3 ‘ 9 1805. Donations, per W. Vaughan: Transactions Royal Society 1801 to 1805; Transactions Linnean Society, VIC; from Lafayette, Destutt Tracy’s Projet d’Elements de Ideologie, 1 and 2 parts; from Dr. Sam. Brown of Lexington, Kentucky, Cranium, tooth aud pieces of bone found in Saltpetre cave ; small earthen cup (broken in carriage); a large mass of argil- laceous earth ; piece of pumice. Bushrod Washington acknowledges his election. Ez. Hill’s description of the Falls of Niagara (to be pub- lished in four months if at all); referred to Barton, Dupon- ceau, Collins. Dr. Collin offered to translate and read interesting parts of the Swedish Transactions. Resolution to repeal the law requiring non-resident mem- bers to pay $10 on admission, ordered to lie on the table. 1805. Nov. 15. (Wistar; Collins, Duponceau, Hare, Peale, Vaughan, Fothergill, Hewson.) Committee on Perouse’s paper continued. Committee on Biott’s [sic] paper continued. Committees to be notified to make their reports at the next meeting. Donations: San Augustin’s Compendio Lingua Tagala, Manilla 4°, 1708; Fra Domingo’s Vocab. Lingua Tagala, 1794, F. (both from Mr. Peter Dobell, of Canton). Thanks voted. Reterred to Barton and Collin, A box of plants, earths and mineral, from Captain Mere- wether Lewis, per Jefferson, who wishes the seeds sent to Mr. Wm. Hamilton; Vaughan and Seybert to examine the earths and minerals; resolution requesting Mr. Hamilton to plant the seeds and report the results with descriptions and specimens. “The Hortus siccus is referred to D™ Barton” to examine and report. 1805. Dec. 6. (Patterson; Fothergill, Peale, James, Church, Hewson, Barton.) December. 380 1805. Committee on Leghorn pamphlet reported it “interesting to medical men.” Catalogue of medals (made by Mr. Vaughan), ordered to be deposited with the medals. Donations from Mr. F. T. Hassler “lately from Swisserland [sic] & now in this city.” A model of Mount Blanc; two horns of the Chamois; a specimen of Feldspar. From Dr. Fothergill; Specimens of Otaheitian cloth, and of British papers composed of cheap materials; List of Officers and Members of the Jennerian Society, with a Comparative view of Small pox, &.; Extracts on Chimney Sweeping, new method; Constitution, &., of Society for suppressing the necessity of climbing boys; Hobbesii Vita, 1679. 1805. Dec. 20. (Wistar; Barton, Fothergill, James, Hewson, Collins, Patterson, Vaughan, Duponceau.) Donations: MeNevin’s Rambles, 2 editions; Sicard’s Cours d’Instruc. d’un Sourd-muet; letter from A. Cretien, with a copy of his “De la Methode [atroliptice;” “ The skeleton of an Elephant from the Asiatic Society sent-by the Martha, accompanied by a letter from Wm. Hunter, Secre- tary to the Society. The attention of the Society [Asiatic] was carried so far as to pay the freight.” From Jefferson: A Horned Lizard from upper Louisiana. From Dr. Brown, of Kentucky, the head bones of a new animal found in a Saltpetre cave, and a specimen of pure na- tive saltpetre. The Lizard referred to Dr. Barton for description. The cave bones referred to Dr. Wistar. Catalogue of Captain Lewis’ donations reported by Vaughan. The Insects and two small animals referred to Dr. Barton. “On the Ice Islands &e.,” from Dr. Mitchell, read and re- ferred to Barton, Fothergill and Patterson. “On the means of destroying insects infesting wheat,” by General Jones, read and referred to Barton and Mr. Collins, January. 381 1806. Acarius’ work on Lichens bought for $5 from Dr. Collin, Committee on placing the Elephant, Wistar, James, Vaughan. 1806. Jan’y 8. Between 2 and 5 p.m. (Collin, Barton, Duffield, James, Hewson, Vaughan, Patterson, Duponceau.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Thos. Jefferson. Vice- Presidents—Patterson, Wistar, B. 8. Barton. Secretaries—Sey bert, James, J. R. Coxe, Hewson. Councillors—Rush, Ellicott, N. Collin, Tilghman. Curators—Peale, Hare, Jno. Church. Treasurer—V aughan. 1806. Jan’y 17. (Patterson; Tilghman, Collins, Short, Hare, Vaughan, DuPonceau, Peale ; Drs. Fothergill, Duffield, Collin, Wistar, Parke, Barton, Church, Hewson, James.) Committee on the Skeleton of the Elephant reported, recommending it being ** placed in the same room with Mr. Peale’s Mammoth, with a handsome and suitable Inscription to show that it was presented to this Society by the Asiatic Society . . . . Information to be given of this Arrangement to the Society of Calcutta. Mr. Peale ... . perfectly understands that it is not to be advertised, and is to beat all times accessible to the Members, & he further agrees that no charge shall be made to those Persons whom the Members of the Society may bring to see it.” Report adopted and Committee empowered to carry it out. Dr. Wistar, reported that the Cave bones “ prove to be the - Bones of the Head of the Pecary [sic] of 8. America, as de- scribed by Daubenton in Buffon’s works.” Mr. Duponceau reported, that the Italian pamphlet “ con- tains nothing of importance, except a mode of protecting Books from Worms, which simply consists in mixing Oil of Turpentine with the paste used in binding, which in dry- February. 382 1806. ing, the writer says, forms a Vitreous Substance with the paste.” Donations: Trans. Am. A. IT. 2; De la Croix’s Review of the Constitution of Europe and United States, 2 Vols. 8°, London, 1792; Romans (Bernard) 8°, N. Y., 1775, Vol. I; Smith’s History of New Jersey, 1765; DeLuc’s Lettres, 5 Vols. and Sur la Suisse ; Kent’s Hints, 1775 ; Palladi’s Archi- tecture, Ware’s Trans. Lond. F.; Houghton’s Husbandry, 4 Vols. 8°, 1787; Homanius’ German Atlas, F. 1753; Charle- voix’s Travels, 1763; du Pratz’s Louisiana, 1774; Scull’s Map of Pennsylvania, 1759 ; Haussner’s Phraseologia, 1798 ; Baron Le Hontan’s New Voyages, 1703. John Vaughan elected Librarian for the year. Election of 5 new members: M. Destutt Tracy; Olof Swartz; Martinus Van Marum, M.D.; Jos. Cloud, of Phila- delphia; and the Rev. Sam. B. Wylie, of Philadelphia. 1806. Fb’y 7. (Barton; Peale, Vaughan, Cloud ; Drs. Wistar, Fothergill, Hewson, Collin, Seybert, James.) Donations: Catechism of Luther, translated into the American Virginian Language, Stockholm, 1697; Medical Inquiries and Observations, by B. Rush, 4 Vols. 8°, 2d Ed. Phil. 1805; and a box of Minerals, mainly volcanic produc- tions, procured at Naples by R. R. Livingston. Jefferson’s acknowledgment of election read, containing also a communication : “On the Salt Petre Caves on Crooked Creek, &e in Ky & the mode of obtaining Nitre from them” by Dr. Brown; re- ferred to Seybert, Fothergill and Woodhouse. “On ice islands” by Dr, A. Fothergill, read and referred to Patterson, James and Hewson, 1806. eb’y 21. (Patterson ; Peale, DuPonceau, Wylie, Vaughan, Barton, Shippen,- Hewson, James.) Committee on Fothergill’s paper reported it “ not unworthy March. 383 1806. of publication, but would recommend to the Author to revise it and retrench such parts as relate to the Communication from D*™ Mitchill [sic] on the same subject, as they deem it improper to publish a Paper containing strictures on any other Paper in the same Volume, or communicated to the Society & still unpublished.” Donations: Two specimens American Slate, Corallines, &e.; Guide to Puzzuoli; Bryan Edward’s History British West Indies, &c., 4 Vols. 8°, and Atlas; Caldwell’s Medical Thesis, Vol. II, 8°. Wm. Hawes’ acknowledgment of election read. * On the Pillars of Hercules” in French, “ by an inhabi- tant of Upper Louisiana,” read and referred to Barton, Du- Ponceau and Wylie. 1806. March 7. (Wistar; Collin, Fothergill, Barton, Hewson ; Vaughan, Duponceau, Wylie, Cloud, Peal, Patter- son, Tilghman.) Committee on Essai, &., by Perouse, read November 4, 1805, reported. Report accepted. Committee on Pillars of Hercules, reported. Report ac- cepted. Donations: Sonnini’s Travels, 4°, 1800; Staunton’s Ac- count... China, 2 Vols. 8°. Phil. 1799. ** On Ice Islands” by Dr. Fothergill, read and referred to Patterson, James and Hewson. “ PD" Barton exhibited a piece of manufactured Copper found in an artificial Mound in Cincinnati, Ohio, March, 1804 (and taken from the same Tumulus with the Speci- mens described by M* Sargeant, 4" Vol. of Trans.), with a History of its Discovery, by M*™ Drake.” “The Society resolved, that the Stove now in the Meet- ing Room be removed and the Fire Place opened on the Rumford Plan at the Expence of the Society.” Vaughan and Patterson to see it done. March—April. 384 1806. 1806. March 21. (Barton; Patterson, J. B. Smith, Chas. Smith, Cloud, Peale, de Ferrer, Vaughan, Drs. Collin, Church, Fothergill, James.) Committee’s report on Brown’s Salt Petre Caves, read and accepted. Donations: McMahon’s American Gardener’s. Calendar ; Specimens of Impressions of shells from the mountainous farts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, from Dr. Hulings; Beaufort’s Grand Porte-Feuille Politique, F* Paris, 1789. “On Eclipses,” a letter from J. J. de Ferrer, read and re- ferred to Patterson, Vaughan and Hewson. “Sketches of two supposed Mexican Monuments presented by M* de Ferrer, who is requested to furnish the Society with some account of them.” Patterson and Cloud to examine the Treasurer’s accounts. 1806. April 4. (Patterson; J. B. Smith, Peale, Cloud, Wylie, Collins, Vaughan, Tilghman; Drs. Shippen, Barton, Fothergill, Hewson, James.) Committee on Mitchell’s Ice Islands,* presented report ; adopted. Paper returned to the author at his request. Donations: Beaujour’s Tableau de Commerce, 2 Vols. Jefferson’s Presidential Message Communicating Discoveries in exploring Red river, &. Catalogue of Medical Hospital Library; Nova Acta Petropol. XIV; DuRouchail’s Series of Heads of Kings of France engraved on Wood, presented by the artist through Mr. DuPonceau. t “ Drawing & Fac-simile of the Tomb of Ferdinand Colum- bus, son of Christ. Columbus,” in a letter from Wm. Tatham to the President; referred to Barton, Tilghman and Vaughan. * Account of the Voleanie Productions, presented by Robt. R. Livingston to the Society, Feb. 7, 1806,” read. 1806. April 18. (Patterson; James, Barton, Fothergill, Hewson, Seybert, Collin; Vaughan, Cloud, Collins, Jones, Peale, Short, Wylie.) * Dec, 20, 1805, May. 385 1806. Jones’ paper on Cimex, reported worthy of publication. Report adopted. Committee on Hill’s paper on Niagara reported that an abstract is worthy of publication. Committee requested to furnish the abstract. Donations: Watson’s Complete History of the Construc- tion of Ships, 1790; Robertson’s History of America, 4 Vols.; Wynne’s Gen. History of British Empire in America, 2 Vols.; St. John de Creve-Cour’s Lettres d’un culterateur Americain, 3 Vols. 8°, 1787. Collin, Wiley, James, “ to revise our former publications and report any errors & omissions which may have occurred therein.” Election of two new members: Joseph Sansom of Phila- delphia ; Wm. Dubourg, D.D., President of St. Mary’s Col- lege, Baltimore. 1806. May 2. (Barton; Patterson, J. B. Smith, Peale, Garnett, Cloud, Short, Vaughan, Tilghman, Washington, Fothergill, Shippen, Hewson, Collin, Wistar, James.) Report of Committee on Tomb and fac-simile of inscrip- tion on the tomb of F. Columbus, read, and not agreed to. Report of Committee on Fothergill’s Ice Islands read and laid on the table for further consideration. Donations: Friichtenicht’s Rituale Tranjambericum (Tran- quebar). “On the importance of a correct Table of Population” (Births, Marriages, Burials, Diseases), by A. Fothergill, M.D., read and referred to Collins, James and Collin. Letter from G. Barron, mentioning his intention of com- municating a New System of Navigation to the Society next June. Patterson and Wiley appointed to receive it. Treasurer directed to procure the following books: Me- chanique Celeste; Connoissance des Temps; Bury’s Lunar Tables; Lalande’s Abrégé de Navigation ; Berlin Ephemeris ; De Sejours’ Théorie des Corps Celestes. PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. XXY. PRINTED APRIL 16, 1884. May—June. 386 1806, Admission fee of $10; to be considered at the next meet- ing, and notices to be given. | 1806. May 16. (Barton; Peale, Sansom, Vaughan, Col- lins, Ferrar [sic], Jones, Gilpin, Patterson, Cloud, James, Shippen, Fothergill, Seybert, Collin.) Treasurer’s bill for Mechanique Céleste, 4 Vols. $24; Conn. des Temps 1792 to 1805 (1801 and 1802 excepted) at $1 per Volume = $12, agreed to. Auditing Committee reported in the hands of John Vaughan, Treasurer, £165°*6*11 of the general fund ; £142°°13*6, and 33 shares Insurance stock of North America Company, of the Magellanic Fund; and £25 6° 9, and $200 eight per cent stock belonging to the Ritten- house fund. Donations: Luiscius’ Description d’une Soude de Mer, ou Bathometre, 4°; the Rembrancer, 13 Vols. 1775 to 1782 ; “ A collection of interesting authentic Papers trom 1764 to 1775, the last two presented by M* J. Vaughan.” Dr. Collin to report an analysis of the “ Description d’une Soude de Mer,” and “ report concerning an i/wminated book in Latin.” Initiation fee: ** Resolved, That the following addition be made to [Sect. 7. Art. 1.] Bye laws; Provided nevertheless, that even with respect to non-resident members in the United States, the payment of Ten Dollars on being elected shall be optional with them.” 1806. June 20. (Patterson; Fothergill, Barton, Mease, 8. Duffield, Seybert, James, Hewson, Collin, Wistar; Messrs. J. B. Smith, Cloud, Vaughan, J. R. Smith.) Committee to converse with Mr. Barron reported “ that he had promised to draw up a memoir respecting his in- tended publication on Navigation.” Donations: [A page and a quarter of closely written titles of recently published books, 1790 onwards ; and Specimens of Platina and minerals from Ireland.] July—Aug. 387 1806. “On the Vermillion color of the Blood and on the differ- ent colors of the metallic oxides, &c,” by Sam. F. Conover, M.D., read and referred to Patterson, Mease and Seybert. Treasurer ordered to “purchase of Mr. Hasler the Vol- umes necessary to complete the Trans. French Acad. Sci. of which the Soe. possesses 89 Vols. the bequest of D® Frank- ling? Dr. Wistar to communicate with Jefferson “ concerning certain bones supposed to be at present in the city of New Orleans & which were found” [blank]. 1806. July 18. (Wistar; Barton, Seybert, Collins, Peale, DuPonceau, Vaughan.) . Treasurer reported his purchase from Mr. Hassler of 14 Vols. L’Histoire, &c., 1666 to 1699; 7 Vols. 1699, 1718, 2 p-, 1718, 1782, 1786, ’7, 8, 9; 11 Vols. Mem. 1750 to 1786; 9 Vols. Receuil 1720 to 1770; 7 Vols. Machines, 1666 to 1754; 9 Vols. Table generale 1660 to 1780; in all 57 Vols. [See some notes in margin. | Donations: Gregoire’s Essai historique, 4°; a Collection of Coins and Medals from Jefferson; Gruner’s Map of Swiss Glaciers; also 53 modeles de la Christalographie d’apres Romé de VIsle, from R. F. Hassler. “On the American Antelope,” by Ch. W. Peale, with a drawing. ‘The skin, horns &c. had been received by the President from Louisiana & presented by him to M*™ Peale for his Museum.” Referred to Barton and Collins. No election of new members for want of a quorum. 1806. Aug. 15. (Patterson; Barton, Seybert, Fother- gill, Mease, Hewson, Coxe, Ferrer [sic], Cloud, Peale, Vaughan, Collin.) Fothergill’s paper on Tables of Population. Report read and recommitted. Conover’s paper. Reported worthy of publication. Report accepted. September. 388 ; 1806. Donations: Barton’s pamphlet on the Opossum ; Primitize Orientalis, Vol. II and III in one, with some of the Theses of the Bengal College, Fort William, in Oriental languages, with translations; copies of Mahratta Gospel of Matthew, Bengalese hymn book, Catechism, various Hindoostani tracts; Kunze’s [D. and P. of Divinity], Table of .... eclipse of 16 June, 1806. “Obs. on the eclipse of 16 June last,” by A. Ellicot re- ferred to Patterson, Ferrer and Clay. “Obs. Eclipse, by Garnett, near Albany, with calcula- tions,” by J. J. de Ferrer, referred to Patterson and Clay. “ Account of same Eclipse,” by W. Dunbar; referred to Patterson, Ferrer and Clay. “On the dangerous effects of sleeping on the damp ground,” by A. Fothergill; referred to Collins, James and Collin. 1806. Sept. 19. (Wistar; Barton, Fothergill, Mease, Moore, Collin, Du Ponceau, Vaughan, Peale, Cloud, Hew- son, James.) Committee on Fothergill’s paper reported it worthy of publication. Committee on Peale’s description of an American Ante- lope reported it worthy of publication. Dr. Wistar reported, that Jefferson would attend to the bones found in Ohio. Dr. Barton reported that he would prepare notes to Mr. Heckewelder’s paper on the Beaver, for the Committee on the original paper, Peale, Mease, Collins. Donations: A model of Homer’s head, from a bust found in Egypt, presented by M. Du Ronchail, per Du Pon- ceau; Plowden’s Review of the State of Ireland, 5 Vols. 8°, 1805, Phila., B. Graves, publisher; Roscoe’s Leo X, 4 Vols. 8°, 1806, Phila., 8. Bronson, publisher; Pearson’s Essay on Innoculution, translated by Staunton into Chinese, “& the name of Gneuque, one of the Hong Merchants, added, as re- October. 389 1806. sponsible for the publication ;” Specimen of Loadstone ; Michaux’s Memoir sur la naturalization des arbres forestiers de L’Amerique Sep.; Act to incorporate Medical Society, New York. Meteorological Observations by D. Wilson, of Lewis Town, Delaware ; presented and referred to Moore and Patterson; who are requested to make out a list of all the Meteorological Observations in the possession of the Society. Fothergill’s paper on Ice Islands called up and referred to a new Committee; DuPonceau, Cloud and Moore. “On Yellow Fever,” by De Foronda; Cure discovered by Lafuente; Specimen of Guaco juice, said to be a cure for snakebites. Memoir referred for translation to DuPonceau and Vaughan. 1806. Oct. 3. (Patterson; Collins, Peale, Vaughan, Cloud, J. B. Smith, Governor McKean, Marquis d’Iruejo [sic], Drs. Mease, Collin, Barton, Fothergill, Hewson.) Committee on Ellicott’s, Dun’s and Dunbar’s Eclipse Observations and Dunbar’s Longitude-finding, reported them worthy of publication. Adopted. Donations: Conversations on Chemistry, 2 Vols.; How- ard’s Spher. Geom. ; Anderson’s General History of Quadru- peds. The translation of Fuente’s and Foronda’s papers read and referred to Wistar, Collin and Barton. Dr. Barton said that Rd. Barton, Frederick county, Mary- land, had destroyed smut in wheat by steeping the grain in brine and sprinkling it with lime. Tooth of the Mammoth from Montgomery county, Vir- ginia, exhibited by Dr. Barton. Shark’s teeth loaned to Dr. Barton for one month, “to have drawings taken of them.” Committee report on Fothergill’s Ice Islands, read and adopted ; and Dr. Fothergill’s request to withdraw the paper, granted. Oct.—Nov. 390 1806. 1806. Oct. 17. (Barton; Gilpin, Collins, Duponceau, J. B. Smith, Vaughan, Peale, Marquis d’Yrugo [sic], Drs. Mease, Woodhouse, Bache, Seybert, Wistar, James, Collin, Fothergill ; Patterson.) Donations: Coxe’s American Dispensatory ; Medical Mu- seum, Vol. IT. Dr. Bache promised a paper on the Os hyoides, &e. Brown’s and Jefferson’s letters about the Mammoth bones, read and referred to Wistar, Peale and Vaughan, to corre- spond also with Dr. Goforth. A communication from Mr. Dunbar read and referred to Patterson, Wiley, Hewson. Election of three new members: 8. F. bonodet: M.D.,. Philadelphia ; Frane. de Borja Gareas Stockler, Sec., R. 8. 8., Lisbon; Adrian Giles Camper, Anatomist of Fratiocker ih Friesland. 1806. Nov. 7. (Wistar; Patterson, Vaughan, Cloud, Mease, Collin, Fothergill, James, Hewson.) Dunbar’s paper reported worthy of publication. Donations: Mem. R. A. H., Madrid, Vol. IV; two silver medals of Washington, as Commander-in-Chief, and as Presi- dent, presented by Jos. Sansom. Receipt of Transactions VI, i, from R. A. H., Madrid. Jefferson’s letter, with Guyton Morveau’s Treatise on Dis- infecting Air, 8d Paris edition, 1805, was referred to James, Ifewson and Cloud, to “ consider the proper mears of carry- ing into effect the proposition contained in the President’s letter.” “ Description of a Machine for forcing a boat or larger vessel against a current,” with a letter from John Iale [sic], of Harford county, Maryland; referred to Collin, Patterson and Mease. 1806. Nov. 21. (Patterson; J. B. Smith, Cloud, Dupon- ceau, Peale, Vaughan, Fothergill, Woodhouse, Mease, James, Wistar, Hewson.) 391 1806. December. Committee on Hall’s [sic] paper [Nov. 7], continued. Committee on Jefferson’s letter, continued. “Com. on La Fuento’s [sic] treatise on the successful use of Peruvian Bark in Yellow Fever report the work as ex- tremely interesting to medical men, & propose that it should be transmitted to the Editors of the Med. Journals for pub- lication.” Vaughan to effect this. Donations: Atlas Antiquus, Danvillianus, F°, Nurem., 1784; Part of the lower jaw-bone of a mammoth ; two prep- arations of the eyes of a goose. 1806. Dec. 5. (Patterson ; Tilghman, Duponceau, Vaughan, Marquis Yrojo [sic], Mease, Connover [sic], Fothergill, Sey- bert, Wistar.) Committee on Guyton Morveen’s Book and Jefferson’s letter reported. Report adopted, “ with a request that the Board of Health communicate the result to the Society.” Report on Hall’s Machine for propelling boats adopted. Ferrer’s Eclipse paper reported worthy of publication. Adopted. No papers this year for the Magellanic Premium. Dr. Mitchell’s paper on Ice Islands reported returned to him. Donations: Five books of Chinese painting in Water Colors, from Captain Jones; Boudoin’s Hist. des Incas, 2 Vols. 12mo, Amst., 1715; a medal of the famous Chouan, Georges, from M. Du Ronchail, per Duponceau. French metre and kilogramme, inspected and stamped by the Committee Public Safety in France, exhibited by Mr. Vaughan. Vaughan to purchase of Mr. Hassler, some Vols. Transac- tions Acad. Berlin. Wistar reported that he had written to Dr. Goforth. 1806. Dec. 19. (Patterson; Short, Williams, Vaughan ; Drs. Fothergill, Mease, Conover, Woodhouse, Mease (?), Hewson.) January. 392 1807. Dr. Williamson requesting his paper (or a copy) on the fascinating power of serpents, a copy was ordered to be sent to him. 1807. Jan’y 2. (Short Cloud, Collins, DuPonceau, Col- lin, Duffield, Buchanan, Seybert, Williams, Tilghman, Jones, James, Barton, Mease, Hewson, Vaughan, Patterson, J. R. Smith, Wiley, Wheeler, Peale.) Williams and Peale, Judges; and Vaughan, Clerk. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Thomas Jefterson. Vice- Presidents—W istar, B. 8. Barton, Patterson. Secretaries—Seybert, Hewson, J. R. Coxe, James. Councillors—Bishop White, Duponceau, Williams, Short. Curators—Leale, Hare, J. R. Smith. Treasurer—V aughan. . “ Ordered that the List be published in two of the news- papers, & that notice be given to the President of his re-elec- tion.” 1807. Jan’y 16. (Williams in the Chair; Jones, J. B. Smith, J. R. Smith, Collins, Vaughan, Cloud, Patterson, Allison, Duponceau; Drs. Connover [sic], Mease, Woodhouse, Collin, Moore, Seybert, Duffield, Barton, Fothergill, Wistar.) Jefferson’s acknowledgment of election reported. Donations: From the con. Soc., Bern., Samml. der Schweitz. Ges. Bern, 4 Vols. 1760 and 1761; Abh. u. Beob. (He. Ges. Bern, 17 Vols. 8°, 1762 to 1773; Neue Samm. Cc. G. Bern, 8 Vols. 8°, 1779, 1782, 1785 ; Neuste Samm. ie. G. Bern, Vol. I, 1796; Gellert’s Met. Chemistry, 1776; James’ Trans. Theory and Practise of Gardening, 4°, 1712; Com- pleat Farmer, F°, 1793; Ext. U. 8. Military Philos. Soc., 1806; Swammerdam’s Llist. Insectorum, F°, 1787; Holme’s American Annals, 2 Vols.; Hales’ Static. Essays, 2 Vols., 393 1807. February. 1788; O’Gallagher’s First Principles of Nature, 2 Vols. 8°, 1786. “ Petrifactions on the Falls of the Ohio, near Louisville,” by Jon. Williams, in a letter to Dr. Mease ; referred to Mease, Seybert and Cloud. Election of two new members: Mahlon Dickerson, Phila- delphia; Iréné Dupont, of Wilmington, Delaware. 1807. Feb’y 6. (Patterson; Fothergill, Mease, Connover, Barton, Moore, Seybert, Wistar, Hare, Vaughan.) Committee on Williams’ Petrifactions, continued. “On the importance of a correct Table of Population,” with a Supplement by Dr. A. Fothergill; referred to Con- nover, Collins and Cloud. Si Head of Arctomys (Maryland Marmot), found in Green Briar county, Virginia, sent by Col. J. Stewart per Jeffer- son. “ A cheap method to build Locks for Inland Navigation,” by Ch. Varlé; referred to Latrobe, Peale and Hewson. “An easy method to reduce Calcareous matters into Lime,” by Ch. Varlé; referred to Hare, Cloud and Mease. Model of a machine for spreading Gypsum, invented by M. Wikoff, paper Maker, below Chester, exhibited by Mr. Peale. Auditing Committee: Patterson and Cloud. 1807. Feb’y 20. (Dallas, Cooper, Short, Jones, J. B. Smith, Cloud, Wiley, Vaughan, Mease, Fothergill, Hew- son.) “On the building stone made use of at Washington,& the Sandstone strata near the Potomac,” by B. H. Latrobe; re- ferred to Peale, Seybert and Mease. Standard measures established by the Committee of Weights and Measures of France: description and expla- nation, by F. R. Hassler, read by Mr. Vaughan, who said “that he considers the above standards as in the offer of the March. 394 1807. Society, at any future day at the price at which he paid for them.” Referred to Patterson, Cloud and Short. “On the extreme cold lately observed at Hollowell in the Province of Main” [sic], from a letter to Mr. Vaughan; re- ferred to Wiley, Hewson and Mease. 1807. March 6. (Allison; Vaughan, Wiley, Cloud, J. B. Smith, Dickerson, Patterson, Peale, Conover [sic], Fother- gill, Seybert, Hewson, Barton. Donations: Life of Washington,Vol.V, and Vol. of plates. Letter of thanks ordered to Chev. de Freire for forward- ing all the wanting publications of the R. A. Lisbon, via Baltimore. “Obs. on the Eclipse of June 16, 1806, made at Bowdoin Coll, in the District of Maine,” by a member of this So- ciety; in a letter to Mr. Vaughan; referred to Patterson and Clay, with power to print in the volume now in press. Mr. Vaughan reported the purchase for $12, of 6 Vols. Gazette de Guatemala (1797-1802); and one Vol. Voyage of the Schooners Sutil and Mexicand to explore the Straits of Fuca. Jefferson wrote “ that he had adopted measures at his own expense to procure for the Society such of the bones of the Mammoth as should be particularly stated to him as being wanted.” Mr. Vaughan explained that Dr. Wistar had re- turned to the President “ a particular account of such bones.” Dr. Goforth’s letter to Jefferson was enclosed. Thanks to Jefferson ordered, © “On the Yellow Fever,” by Dr. Thornton, came with Jefferson’s letter, and was referred to Wistar, Hewson and James, 1807. March 20. (Barton ; Connover, Hewson, Seybert, James, Shippen, Fothergill, Mease, Wistar, Collin, Peale, Da Ponceau, Dickerson, Vaughan, Cloud, Patterson, Hare, Nichols, J. B. Smith.) April. 395 1807. Report of Committee on Fothergill’s “Correct Table of Population, that it is advisable not to publish the same,” adopted. Report of Committee on Varlé’s “Canal Locks,” laid over. - Report of Committee on Latrobe’s “ Building Stones,” that it be worthy of publication in the Transactions. Adopted. Donations: [A long list of pub. R. A. Lisbon.]; Carey’s Sanscrit grammar 4°, from the author; Retrospect of .... discoveries 8°, from Allison; “The Apparatus meant to accompany 3d ed. Guyton Morveau’s Treat. Disinfect. Air” (see Minutes of November), received from U. 8. Con- sul Kuhn, at Genoa, per Jefferson; Chinese Almanac; 15 detailed maps of Switzerland [list given], from F. R. Hassler, with Simler’s History Switzerland, Zurich, 1722. “ Recherches sur |’Asterie des Anciens &c,” par Caire- Morand ; referred to Vaughan, Seybert and Dickerson. “Obs. relative to the bills of mortality of Phila. & N. York,” by the Chev. de Foronda; read and referred to Vaughan, Duponceau and James. 1807. April 3. (Barton; Nichols, Peale, Vaughan, Alli- son, Fothergill, Hewson, James.) Missionary W. Carey’s letter from Caleutta, dated Octo- ber 15, 1806, gave information that Dr. Roxborough had sent the Sanscrit grammar presented at the last meeting. Donations: Larteyrie’s “ Bétes a laine,” 8°; Hist. de Intro. des Moutons, 8°, 1802; Colleccion .... R. A. Esp. Madrid, 1799, 12mo; Engraved portrait of L. Euler from the picture in the Pub. Library at Basil; Simpson’s Hierog. Animal. Terr. Vol. 4°, 1622; Complete Herbal, 12mo, 2d edition, London, 1707; Madan’s letters to Priestley, 12mo, London, 1787; Reports Humane Society, 1 Vol., 1799- 1806; Pamphlets; U.8., 1775 ’76, 2 Vols.; St. Pierre’s Bo- tan. Harmony, 1797. April—May. 396 1807. Further accounts of the cold at Hallowell; read and re- ferred to Wiley, Mease and Hewson. “‘ Memoranda concerning some vegetable Muscipula,” by Dr. Barton, read. 1807. April 17. (Barton; Dickerson, Wylie, Cloud, Lewis, Vaughan, Ferrer, Hare, Patterson, Nichols, Peale, Fothergill, Conover [sic], Woodhouse, Hewson, Collin, Duf- field, Mease, James.) Report of Committee on Cold at Hallowell; read and adopted. Donations: Med. Mus., Vol. III; Flora Batava, Nos. 17 to 26, with letter from Wenkebach, Sec. gen. Min. Int. Hol- land, La Haye, Sept. 12,1806; Lafon’s Map of the Territory of New Orleans, &c. Supplement to Ferrer’s Eclipse Observations, 16 June, compared with observations at Madrid and Paris; referred to Patterson and Clay. Obs. on the Analogy of Spanish and English, referred (for translating from the Spanish) to Duponceau and Vaughan. Election of six new members; Nath. Chapman, M.D., Philadelphia; J. McDowell, Prov. University, Pa.; Ferd Rud. Hassler, Mathematical Professor Military School at West Point; Geo. Izard, of Pennsylvania; J. Erie Fors- trém, of St. Bartholomew; Jas. Gibson, of Philadelphia. 1807. May 1. (Barton; Ferrer, Hassler, J. B. Smith, Gibson, Duponceau, J. R. Smith, Allison, Short, Vaughan, Nichols, Drs. Fothergill, Conover, Chapman, Hewson, James.) Donations: Parkes’ Chemical Catechism; Collecgad dos prin. Aue. (Brito) R. A., Lisbon, 1806, 4 Vols., 8°; Trans. 8., N. Y., Promoting Agriculture, Part 2d, 4°, 1794. Haassler’s letter, acknowledging election, read. May—June., 397 1807. List of names and residences of foreign members to be re- ported by Barton, Vaughan and Hewson. ‘‘ Resolved, That the Disinfecting Apparatus accompanying Guyton Morveau’s Work be placed in the Hands of the Board of Health for the purpose mentioned in the Report of the Committee of Dec. 5, 1806.”’ 1807. May 15. (Barton; Patterson, Gibson, Williams, Short, J. B. Smith, J. R. Smith, Vaughan, Drs. Chapman, Fothergill, Wistar, Hewson.) Report of Committee on Ferrer’s Eclipse in favor of pub- lication adopted. Report of Committee on Caire-Morand’s Memoir against its publication adopted. Committee on List of Foreign Members continued. Donations: Conglomeration of shells from the high hills of Santee, with a letter from Mrs. Kinloch, Weehaw [sic], South Carolina; Gold and Silver ore from South America; Rep- resentation of the late Eclipse, in oils, by E. Ames, of Albany, with letter from 8S. Dewit. Thanks ordered. “On the Sun’s Eclipse, observed at Albany, June 16, 1806,” by 8. De Wit [sic]; read and referred to Patterson, Clay and Ferrer. Two copies of Foronda’s several communications to the Society, in Spanish, presented by the author. 1807. June 17. (Patterson; J. B. Smith, Lewis, Peale, Short, Cloud, Collins, Vaughan, J. R. Smith, Dickerson, Nichols, Marquis de la casa Yrugo [sic], Wistar, Barton, Fothergill, Chapman, Hewson.) Donations: Fabbroni’s Bibl. Lettera, Modena, F°; A. Argoli Ephem. 1641-1700, 3 Vols., 4°; Cottineau’s Geog. Comp., 2 Vols., 12°; J. H. Alstedii Encyclo.,Vols. I and IV, F°, 1630; Iron medallion of bust of Franklin; Economica, 8°, 1806. “New Theory of the Tides,” by Ross Cuthbert, Lower Canada; read and referred to Collins, Clay and J. R. Smith. July—Aug. 398 1807. “On Light,” by B. Schultz; referred to Wistar, J. R. Smith and Chapman. Izard’s letter of acknowledgment read. Specimens of Nat- ural History from the cabinet lent to Captain Lewis. Mr. Peale, by permission, withdrew his paper on the An- telope, because Captain Lewis would publish a fuller des- cription in his book. 1807. July 17. (Barton; Vaughan, Dickerson, Patter- son, Izard, T. Pinckney, Lewis, Wiley, J. B. Smith, J. R. Smith, Peale, McDowal [sic], Fothergill, Mease, Hewson, James, Wistar, Coxe.) Donations: Transactions Dublin Society, 5 Vols., 1800- 1806, and Catalogue of Plants, Botanical Garden; Bent- ham’s Panoptikon. Dr. Mease offers any specimens from a collection of min- erals sent to him by Mr. Donald Stewart, required to com- plete the cabinet. Referred to Seybert, Mease and Coxe. Le Chev. de Hégelmuller of Vienna’s letter to Jefferson, requesting questions deemed useful objects of inquiry in his proposed scientific journey. Referred to Wiley, Seybert and Collin for immediate attention. Report of Committee on Schultz’s paper on Light, was accepted, 1807. Aug. 21. (Barton; Wiley, Collins, Vaughan, Briggs, Collin, Hewson.) Report of Committee on Fothergill’s paper on the dan- gerous effects of lying on damp ground, read and accepted. “ A letter was received from Mess" Dallas and Clymer, a committee from the University, accompanying Cheva- lier Hégel Muller’s proposition to the friends of the Sciences & Arts. The Secretary is directed to acknowl- edge the receipt of the same and to express the thanks of the Society to the University for this mark of their attention and to mention that the Society had already September. 399 1807. received similar propositions from the Chevalier on which the order of the Society had been taken.” Dr. Barton added to the Committee on the questions pro- pounded by the Chevalier. Juan Manuel de Ferrer sends from Vera Cruz a box of minerals and 63 Vols. and 4 Nos. of the Journal de Physique, to April, 1807, accompanied by a ietter stating that he had continued the subscription to the same as a donation to the Society. Donations received: Pit coal from Rob. H. Rose; Me- moires sur differents sujets, from the author, Dupont de Ne- mours; Discourse on the desiderata in Nat. Hist., from the author, Dr. B. 8. Barton. A paper offered for the Extra Magellanic Premium, a de- scription and use of a new and simple nautical chart for the working different problems in navigation, was received and referred to the Board of Officers. 1807. Sept. 18. (Patterson; Duponceau, J. B. Smith, J. R. Smith, Mahlon Dickerson, Vaughan, Collins, Clay, Jas. Gibson, Nichols; Drs. Barton, Collin, Fothergill, Conover, Seybert, Chapman, Hewson, James, Cathrall, Wistar.) Report of the Board of Officers on the communication for the Extra Magellanic Premium offered at the last meeting was read, and ordered to be considered at the second stated meeting in October. Donations: From Rev. D. B. Warden, of Paris, Secretary to the American Legation, Dissertations de Maxime de Tyr, par Coombes-Dunois, 2 Vols., 8°, Paris, 1802; Lastey- ries’ trans. of Berchtold’s Essai, 2 Vols., 8°, 1797; Traité sur les Bétes a laine, 8°, 1799 and List. de l’Int. &c., 1802; Lip- pi’s Promotion des Sciences ; and Warden’s trans. of Cuvier’s Eul. of Priestley ; Cat. Phil. Lib. Co. ; Cat. Lib. Writers to his Majesty’s Signet, 4°, 1806, from W. Patterson, of Edin- burgh, per Jno. Lang, to whom, being present, thanks were presented. ** Excursion to the White Hills,” by D*" Shattuck of October. 400 1807. Boston, in a letter to Barton; read and referred to Collins, Seybert and Chapman. W. Loughton Smith, requested by letter that the books and engravings deposited by his brother November 2, 1804, be delivered up for placing in the Acad. of Arts. So ordered. 1807. Oct. 2. (Patterson; Peale, Dickerson, Vaughan, Fothergill, Barton, Hewson.) Librarian reported Jos. Smith’s engravings, &c., returned to his brother. Auditing Committee reported £11* 7+ 6, general fund; £12181 Magellanic Fund; £11°10*11 Rittenhouse Fund = £144 6-6. Donations: Halley’s Ast. Tables, 4°, 1752; Stat. Obs. Co., Kilkenny, 1800-1802, 8°. Stockler’s acknowledgment of election, read. Drawing of a fire escape, with description and motto “The first law of nature self preservation,” offered for Ma- gellanic Premium; referred to Board of Officers. Warden’s letter, Paris, May 20, read. 1807. Oct. 16. (Patterson ; Clay, Dupont, Cloud, Peale, Vaughan, Gibson, Jonathan B. Smith, John R. Smith, Dickerson; Connover [sic], Fothergill, Barton, Mease, James, Chapman, Collin, Wistar, Seybert, McDowell [sic], Hewson.) Donations: Trans. I. A., St. Petersburg, Vol. XV; Phil. Trans. R. 8., 1805, ii, 1806; Trans, Hort. 8., Vol. I, i; Cat- veau’s Tab. des Etats Danois, 3 Vols., 8°, and separately bound map, Paris, 1801. Essay for Ex. Mag. Premium (“A New simple Nautical Chart”) determined by ballot to be worthy, & awarded “ $45, or a medal of the value thereof to the author, M™ John Garnet of New Brunswick N. J.” Election of two new members: Archibald Bruce, M.D., Prof. Min. Un. N. Y.; Ch. Philibert De l’Asteyrie, of Paris. November. 401 1807. 1807. Nov. 6. (Barton; Collins, Peale, Dickerson, Vaughan, Cloud, the Marquis d’Yroji [sic], Fothergill, Mease, James, Chapman, Hewson.) Donations: Playfair’s Euclid, 1806; Select Speeches with Remarks, by Dr. Chapman, Vols. ITI, 1V ; Gram. Lat. Tamu- licaand sundry small books; Blackstone’s Com., 4 Vols., 4°, 1766; Dickinson’s Defense, 4th ed., Lond., 1806; Dr. Crea- sie’s Extr. case of Jos. Lockyer, existing on water three weeks, Bath, 1806; An. Rt. R. Humane §.; a Fragment of basaltic rock from the Falls of Passaic, presented by Dr. Fothergill. Letter from Dr. Sam. Brown, New Orleans, forwarding minerals from Mexico. “ Analysis of Longevity,’ by W. Tatham, Norfolk, Vir- ginia ; referred to Peale, Collins and Chapman. “On the stones found near Washington,” by Mr. Godon ; referred to Burton, Seybert and Dickerson. Society “‘acquiesced in Dr. Fothergill’s request to with- draw certain communications.” Peale and Hewson added to the Committee for putting up the Asiatic Elephant Skeleton ; expenses to be repaid. 1807. Nov. 20. (Patterson; Dickerson, Vaughan, Peale, Nichols, Duponceau; Barton, McDowel [sic], James, Mease, Seybert, Connover, Wistar, Hewson.). Report of Committee that Gaudon’s [sic] paper was worthy of publication, adopted. Board of Officers reported that the Fire Escape paper “contains a very ingenious principle already applied .... in a model in possession of the Society, in a manner more simple, safe & convenient.” Board of Officers recommend the Society to rescind the re- solve of June 28, 1802, to print 500 copies Catalogue Library, and direct the Librarian to prepare a written Catalogue. So ordered, and expenses to be defrayed by the Society. PROC AMER. PHILOS. 80C. I. XXVi. PRINTED MAY 3, 1884. Dec.—Jan. 402 1807—1808. Garnet’s Nautical Chart ordered printed in current Vol- ume of Transactions. Librarian authorized to sell Rozier’s Jour. de Physique at cost and charges. 1807. Dec. 4. (Wistar; J. P. Smith, J. B. Smith, Col- lins, Patterson, Duponceau, Nichols, Vaughan, Peale; Bar- ton, Mease, Connover, McDowel, Hewson.) Report of Committee on Tatham’s paper adopted. Donations: Trans. Linn. §., VIII; Phil. Trans. R. &., 1786, ii, 1787; Box of Silver Ores, &c., from Mexican mines (see Sam. Brown’s letter, November 6); Archeologia, XV, with nine detached plates. “The Function of Absorption in certain . . Amphibia,” by Dr. Barton; referred to Hewson, Conover and Wistar. Gillespie’s paper on “ Insects found in the ear of a Child,” returned at the author’s request. 1807. Dec. 18. (Barton; Marquis d’Irujo [sic], Wiley, Duponceau, J. B. Smith, Patterson, Nichols, Dickerson, La- trobe, Vaughan, Buchannan [sic], Chapman, Wistar, Hew- son.) Donation: Bronze medal in honor of Commodore Preb- ble. Magellanic Premium: Board of Officers reported, and So- ciety resolved that the papers on the Precession of the Equinox (“ Julius”), and on a Fire Escape (“ The first law of nature, &.”’) were not worthy of the Premium. Committee on White Mountain paper requested to report. 1808. Jan. 1. Between 2 and 5 vp. mM. (Seybert, Dickerson, Mease, Vaughan, Peale, Collins, Chapman, Patterson,Cloud, Conover.) Seybert, Mease and Dickerson, Judges; Vaughan, Secre- tary. Jan,—Feb. 403 1808, ELECTION OF OFFICERS, President—Thomas Jefferson. Vice-Presidents— Wistar, Patterson, Barton. Secretaries—James, Seybert, Hewson, Chapman. Councillors—Me Dowell, Collins, Woodhouse, Shippen. Curators—Peale, Hare, J. R. Smith. Treasurer—V aughan. Notice ordered in two newspapers. 1808. Jan. 16.* (Collin; Connover, Mease, Buchannan, Seybert, Allison, Hewson, Chapman, Fothergill, Wistar, James, Vaughan, Peale, Wiley, Gibson, Short, Collins, Dickerson, Patterson, Nichols, Tilghman, Duponcean, Clay, J. R. Smith.) Donations: Séance Pub. de 1|’Inst. 8 Oct. 1807; Math. Magick, London, 1648. Auditing Committee: Dickerson and Gibson. Vaughan elected Librarian. Committee on Shattuck’s White Mountain paper dis- charged ; recommitted to Wistar, Woodhouse and Peale. Election of new member: Ed. Pennington [sic], of Phila- delphia. 1808. Feb’y 5. (Patterson; Vaughan, Dickerson, Col- lins, J. B. Smith, J. R. Smith, Cloud, Nichols, Legaux Conover, Buchannan, Hewson.) Report of Committee on Cuthbert’s paper on the Tides, adopted, and at the author’s request ordered to be returned. Committee on Shattuck’s paper excused and continued. All other Committees directed to report at next meeting. Donations: Six publications of the Institute of France ; Chaupard’s de L’Industrie ou les Arts, 4°; Daunon’s Elec- tions au Scrutin, 4°, 1803; Ewell’s Planter’s and Mariner’s Medical Companion. * This must be an error far January l5th. Feb.—March., 404 1808. “ A Balloting Box of his invention & constitution,’ with Trans. N. Eng. Ass. Inventors, I, i, Boston, 1807, was pre- sented “ by B. Dearborne.” Four snake bites cured by inoculation with Guaco juice, reported by Mr. Patrullo of Laguira [sic], in a letter to de Foronda; extract read. Anomalous cases of Vaccine disease mentioned by Dr. Buchannan ; requested to write them out. Jefferson’s acknowledgment of his election read. 1808. Feb’y 19. (Wistar; Collins, Wiley, Dickerson, Hollingsworth, Humphreys, Nichols, J. B. Smith, Vaughan, James, Seybert, Buchannan.) Report on Shattuck’s paper adopted ; to be returned to the author. Librarian reported progress in notifying Committees. Donations: Map of North Carolina; Deaths in Phila., 1807-8 ; Alden’s Religious Societies in Portsmouth, N. H.; Minerals and Shells from Ava and Ascension Isle by Cap- tain Davy. Dr. James appointed to publish with a preface the Board of Health’s “ Deaths in Phil*,’ in the next Vol. of Transac- tions. “ A universal time-keeper for ascertaining Longitudes,” by Tim. Kirk; referred to Patterson, Clay, Nichols, Dicker- son and Humphreys. 1808. March 4. (Patterson; J. B. Smith, Hare, Dicker- ton Collins, Collin, Fothergill, Pennington [sic], Buchanan, [sic], Currie, James, Vaughan.) Report of Committee on Kirk’s Machine to lie on the table. Committees to be notified that they are continued, and are expected to report at the next meeting. Account of Meteorie Stones fallen near Weston, New Hampshire, with analysis, by Professor Silliman, of Yale March—April. 405 1808. and Jas. L. Kingsley; referred to Woodhouse, Hare and Cloud. 1808. March18. (Barton; Patterson; McDowell, Hare, Collins, Cloud, Vaughan, J. R. Smith, Nichols, Du Ponceau, Mease, Collin, Conover, Buchanan, Chapman, James.) Report of Committee on Account of Meteoric Stones that it should be published in the Vol. Transactions, “ about to be published,” agreed to; the letter to accompany the memoir. Librarian allowed further time to notify Committees. Donation: Gregory’s Elements of Astronomy, 2 Vols., 1726. 1808. April 1. (Wistar; Hare, Patterson, Cloud, Dupon- eeau, J. B. Smith, Vauzhan, Dickerson, Collin, Fothergill Hewson.) Report of Committee on Varley’s Memoir (new process of burning lime), to lie on the table. Auditing Committee reported: £8 « 19 ~ 6, general fund ; £133*°2*9, Magellanic fund; £19011, Rittenhouse fund — £16132. Committee on “ Errata in Transactions” discharged. Committee on Barton’s “Cutaneous Absorption of Am- phibia” continued. Committee on Thornton’s “Yellow Fever” report ac- cepted. Barton’s paper on Insects ordered (at his request) divided, and first half published in current Vol. Transactions. Donations: Pigments from Northampton county. Committee appointed to examine the Standing Rules, and report Alterations: Patterson, Hare, Hewson. Committee on Index to Vols. V and VI: Collin, Wiley, James. 1808. April 15. (Barton; J. B. Smith, Collins, Allison, Dickerson, Nichols, McDowell, Vaughan, Cloud, Hare, Buchanan, Hewson, James.) May. 406 1808. Donations: Currie’s Med. Reports, 1808; Baring’s In- quiry (Orders in Council) ; Chapman’s Select Speeches Vol. II; Lava from Ascension Isle, from Charles Ross. Letter from Bowditch to Patterson; read and referred to Mr. Clay. 1808. May 6. (Barton; Collins, Vaughan, Gibson, Du- ponceau, Dickerson, Collin, Wistar, James.) Committee on Index: Gibson and Hewson added. Jefferson to be requested by Dr. Wistar to procure His- torical Documents for the Library. Donations: 8. Jackson’s Inaug. Add., 1808; W. P. C. Barton’s Diss. on Nitrous Oxide; Barlow’s Columbiad ; Abercrombie’s publications; Trans. 8. for P. Agri., N. Y., I, 2d ed., 1801; Trans. S. for P. Useful Arts, N. Y., 1807; (from Marq. Yrujo [sic]) Anton? de Solis’ Hist. de la Conquista de Mexico, 2 Vols., 4°, 1784; J. de Sedeno’s Alfabeta de Varones famosos.... del Campo., 1551; Halma’s Dict. Frane. Flamand, 2 Vols., 4th ed., 1781; Andres’ Cartas Fam. sobre la Italia, 5 Vols. 12°, 1791, Madrid; Idem. Vienna, 12°, 1794, Madrid; Bernal Diaz’s Hist. Cong. Nueva Espafia, 12°, Vols. I, Il, IV, 1795; Molina’s Hist. Geog. de Chili, 2 Vols, 4°, 1788, 1795; La Poetica de Aristotelés, Madrid, 1778; Sanchez’ Coll. de Poesias, 4 Vols, 8°, 1779; Tablas Poeticas, 8°, 1779; Cartas Philologicas, 8°, 1779; Phil. de la Eloquentia, 1777; Velasquez’s Origines de la Poesia, 8°, Malaga, 1797; Mon- cada’s Expediciones de los Catalanes, 1777; Castafieda’s Hist. Conq. Indias 8°, Anvers., 1554; Jahel Tragedia, 12°, 1768; Codigo de las Costumbres de Barcelona, &c., 2 Vols., 4°, 1791; Reflexiones, Phila., 8°, 1799, by Yrujo; Nueva Idea, 2 Vols., Mad., 1778. 1808, May 20. (Barton; Fothergill, Briggs, Nichols, Allison, Vaughan, Collins.) “No business was done, Adjourned.” June—July—Aug. 407 1808. 1808. June 17. (Patterson; Collin, Collins, Gibson, Dickerson, J. B. Smith, J. R. Smith, Pennington [sic], Jones, McDowell, Fothergill, Moore, Vaughan.) Captain W. Jones’ (of Philadelphia) Queries, and W. Jones’ (of C. E., of Calcutta) Replies, relative to the roofing and stuccoing uses of East India Chunum, or Mirton ; strength of East India timber, &c., read and referred to Jones, Cloud and Latrobe. Communication by F. R. Hassler, that meteoric Stones have not fallen from the Moon; referred to Cloud, Seybert, Clay. Librarian directed to report on the Catalogue. 1808. July 15. (Patterson; Barton, Seybert, Fother- gill, Jones, Cloud, Collins, Du Ponceau, Peale, Gibson, La- trobe, J. R. Smith, J. B. Smith, Vaughan.) Committee on Jones’ paper continued. Librarian desired to report the state of the Catalogue. Committee on Barton’s paper on Amphibia desired to re- port at next meeting. Letter from D. B. Warden that he had sent Lasteyrie’s works and other books, “‘ which appear to have miscarried.” A Pneumatic Machine, made at Paris, to show heat by compression, was exhibited by Captain Jones; M. Perrier the owner, sent “his idea of the principles of the opera- tion ;” referred to Jones, Cloud and Patterson, to experiment with it “ on the spontaneous explosion of artillery.” Election of two new members: Horace Binney ; and Rev. W. Staughton, D.D., both of Philadelphia. 1808. Aug. 19. (Patterson, Du Ponceau, J. B. Smith, Fothergill, Peale, Vaughan, Ferrer.) Committee on Rules (April 1) was discharged. Donations: De Lasterie on Cotton, 1808 and Cossigny on Sugar, 4°, pamp. (both by Jefferson, replacing copies sent by the authors and lost); Fessenden’s Register of Arts. Sept.—Oct. 408 1808. Vitrifaction from ancient Fort on Paint Creek, nine miles from Chilicothe, presented ; referred to Mr. Cloud. Letter of Sam Peters (dated 10 Jan. 1806) to Sam] Harri- son, Prest. Social Society of Pittsford & Vermont, sent by him to Jefferson, giving an account of a live frog found in ‘Stone at Hebron, Conn., in 1770; referred to Peale. Astronomical Observations at Havanah [sic] of the-Commet [sic] of September, 1807; of two eclipses of the Moon; of four occultations of stars; calculations of the passage of Venus January 3, 1769; Mercury, November 12, 1782; Mercury, November 5, 1789; annular eclipse of April 3, 1791; communicated by J. J. de Ferrer; referred to Patter- son, Clay and Vaughan. 1808. Sept. 17.* (Barton ; Jones, Patterson, Duponceau, Vaughan, Cloud, Smith, Wistar, Samual Vaughan.) Committee on Air Compression fire-emaking machine re- ported a description; report accepted ; description to be preserved. Committee on Jones’ Queries, reported a communication from Latrobe (of the Committee), and requested further time. Donations: Mem. Lit. Port. VII, Lisboa; Cointeranx’s Traité, with a letter; referred to Patterson and Du Ponceau to answer. Horace Binney acknowledged election. 1808. Oct. 7. (Patterson; Duponceau, Ferrere [sic], Gibson, Dickerson, Peale, Vaughan, J. B. Smith, Barton, Fothergill, Llenson, Wistar.) Ferrere’s Astronomical Observations reported for publica- tion. Adopted. Report on Haasler’s communication accepted. Report on Cointeraux’s letter accepted. *The date, Sept. 17, 1a very distinet in the minutes, yet, In that year, it fell on Saturday, The meeting if held regularly should bear date Sept, 16. Oct.—Nov. 409 . 1808, Peters’ communication on the frog, &€., recommitted to Mr. Peale. Donations: De Roxas on the Vine, 4°, Madrid, 1807; Pharmacopeia Mass. Med. 8.; Basque Testament, 2 Vols. 12°, Bayonne, 1777. Letter on the migration of the Hirundo rustica, by Dr. Darlington, referred to Peale, Gibson and Hewson. 1808. Oct. 21. (Wistar; J. B. Smith, Dickerson, Ferrere, Patterson, Vaughan, Peale, Staughton, James, McDougal, Fothergill, Hewson.) Wistar reported he had written to Jefferson (see May 6). Duponceau, Dickerson and Vaughan to consider the re- quest for exchange from La Soc. des Amateurs, &c., Paris. Lasteyrie on Cotton having come to hand, Jefferson’s copy was ordered to be returned with thanks. Donations: Notice des Travaux de la Soc. des Amateurs des Sci. Phys. et Nat. de Paris, lre Année, 1807, 8°, pam- phlet ; Cossigny on Vine culture; Cossigny’s Rech. Phy. et Chem., 1807; Thomas’ Eulogium on Marcus Aurelius, trans., 1807; Lasteyrie’s Du Cotonier, 1808; Bonfils sur la Religion de ses Peres et de nos Peres, 8°, Paris, 1808. Seybert requested to report on the minerals of the Society. 1808. Nov. 4. (Patterson; J. B. Smith, Wiley, Dicker- son, Duponceau, Gibson, J. R. Smith, Vaughan, Peale, McCloud, Duffield, McDougall [in another handwriting “ McDowell ?”], James, Conover, Fothergill, Hewson.) Committee on request for exchange [Oct. 21] continued. Seybert requested to report on the minerals at next meet- ing. Darlington’s paper reported for publication. Accepted. Report on Peters’ Frog adopted. [No intimation of what kind of the report was made. } Jones’ Queries and Answers reported “ worthy of a place in the Transactions.” Adopted. Nov.—Dec. 410 1808. Letter of Envoy from Mr. Warden at Paris. Thanks ordered “ for his attention to the interests of the Society.” Transactions Asiatic Society, Vol. [X, and letter. Base Metrique decimal, Vol. II, with Delambre’s letter, as Secretary National Institute, Paris. Donation of Maps with letter from M. Tardien; Jeffer- son returned Cointeraux’s pamphlets, with a Spanish His- tory of Yellow Fever at Madrid (already received, Novem- ber 26, 1806). Also, Dabney’s Account of an Eruption on the Island of St. George, May, 1808; referred to Hewson, Dickerson and J. R. Smith. Donations: Carte des Etats Unis., four sheets; ditto, re- duced ; Carte des Indes Occ., by Tardien ; Lanjuinais’ Notice, &c., Alphabet Manchou; Rapport sur Gall; Lamoureux’s Notice sur Willemet; Tapputi’s Reflexions, 2d ed., 1807; De Lambre’s Base du Systéme, IT, 1807; Transactions So- ciety, Bengal; Asiat. Res. Vol. IX, Calcutta, 1807. 1808. Nov. 18. (Barton; Dickerson, Patterson, Gibson, Duponceau, Vaughan, Collin, Hewson.) Seybert’s resignation of appointment to arrange Minerals (Feb. 18 and Noy. 18, 1805) accepted. Report on Exchange adopted. Dabney’s paper reported worthy of publication. Adopted. Donation: An. Rt. R. Humane Soe, for 1808. Dunbar’s Observations on the Comet of September 12, 1807 to February 25, 1808; read and referred to Clay, Pat- terson and Ferrére [sic]. 1808. Dec. 2. (Patterson; Duponceau, Oollins, J. B. Smith, Cloud, Vaughan; Wistar, Barton, Stoughton, Con- over, James, Currie, Hewson.) Committee on Dunbar’s paper continued. Worthington’s vitrifaction was reported to be “an earthy substance, combined with a small portion of iron.” December. 41 1 1808. Donations: Grégoire’s Lit. des Négres; Rapport sur la coupe des bois, 8°, 1808; Lanjuinais’ Notices (three of them). Supplement to Ferrer’s paper;.referred to same Com- mittee. 1808. Dec. 16. (Barton; Patterson, J. B. Smith, Du Ponceau, Nichols, Dickerson, Peale, W. McClure, J. R. Smith, Mease, Seybert, Collin, Hewson and John Vaughan. Dunbar’s paper reported worthy of publication. De Ferrer’s [sic] Notes and Astronomical communications reported worthy of publication. Natural History of Tenessee [sic] in extracts from a letter from Rich. P. Rarton to Dr. B. 8. Barton; referred to Pat- terson, Peale and Vaughan. No candidates for the Magellanic Premium. Proposal of Dr. Collin to employ a translator of useful periodical papers in possession of the Society; referred to Board of Officers. Jefferson “having written to the Vice Presidents de- clining a re-election,” the letter was ordered on the min- utes, “ but the Society declined acting upon it.” [The letter follows, occupying half a page. | WasHINGTON, Nov. 30, 1808. To the V. Presidents of the Am. Phil. Socy. Philad. Being to remove within a few months from my present residence, to one still more distant from the seat of the meetings of the Am® Phil. Soc. I fee] ita duty no longer to obstruct its service by keeping from its chair members whose position, as well as qualifications, may enable them to dis- charge its duties with so much more effect; begging leave therefore to- withdraw from the Presidency of the Society, at the close of the present term, I avail myself of the occasion gratefully to return my thanks to the Soc’ for the repeated proofs they have been pleased to give of their favor and confidence in me, & to assure them, in retiring from the honourable station in which they have been pleased so long to continue me, that I carry with me all the sentiments of an affectionate member & faithful ser- vant of the Society—asking the favor of you to make this Communication to the Society. I beg leave to tender to each of you personally the assur- ances of my great esteem & respects. Signed THO. JEFFERSON. January. 4 12 1809. 1809. Jan.6. Between 2 and 5 p.m. (Patterson, Dick- erson, Duponceau, Tilghman, Collins, Jones, Jno. Vaughan, Stoughton, Collin, Barton, James.) Collin, Duponceau, Patterson, Judges; Vaughan, Olerk. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Thomas Jefferson. Vice-Presidents—W istar, Patterson, Barton. Secretaries—James, Hewson, Chapman. Counsellors—Collin, Ellicott, Rush, Tilghman. Counsellor for 2 years, vice Shippen, deceased —J. B. Smith. Curators—Peale, Hare, J. R. Smith. Treasurer—Jno. Vaughan. A tax on the ground-rent held for the Magellanic Fund having for the first time been laid, a Committee to memor- ialize the Legislature was appointed: Tilghman, Du Pon- ceau, Dickerson. 1809. Jan. 20. (Duponceau; Tilghman, McDowell, J. B. Smith, Brigs [sic], Vaughan, Collins, J. R. Smith, Peale, Patterson, Wylie, Binney, Nichols, James, Dickerson.) Committee reported the draft of a Memorial “ praying that the said ground-rents may be exempted from taxes,” which was read and adopted, and the Committee instructed to present it to the Legislature, “and to take the most effectual means to procure its favorable reception & the pas- sage of a law in conformity” with its prayer. Donations: Bowditch’s Navigator, 2d edition, 1807. Jefferson’s letter accepting election, read. “On the Geology of the U. S. explanatory of a geological map of the U.8. by Wm. McClure ;” map and paper re- ferred to Barton, Collins and Dickerson. A communication on geological subjects from Rob. Wil- liams, of North Carolina, was read in part and postponed, “On the best angles for sails of a wind mill ;” and on find- ing the roots of equations by Logarithms; both by Jno. February. 413 1809. Garnet, of New Brunswick, New Jersey ; were referred to Patterson, McDowell and J. R. Smith. A communication from Ch. Creswell was read. Election of two new members: Ross Cuthbert, of Lower Canada; Joel Barlow, of District of Columbia. John Vaughan elected Librarian for the year. Treasurer’s accounts referred to Gibson and Dickerson. 1809. Feb’y 3. (Williams; J. B. Smith, Peale, Collins, J. R. Smith, Mr. Hare, Wylie, Vaughan, Dickerson, McDowell, Collin, Allison, Dr. Hare, Chapman, Nichols. McClure’s Geology of United States reported and ordered to be published in the Transactions. Donations: “ A collection of scarce & interesting tracts, written in England by persons of eminence,” 1763-1770, 4 Vols., 8°, from Thos. Stretch. Williams’ geological paper was continued, and “ the read- ing of the residue dispensed with.” On a collection of Bones found at Bigbone Lick, procured at the expense of Mr. Jefferson, by Dr. Wistar; read and referred to Barton, Peale and McDowell. 1809. Feb’y 17. (Duponceau; Colin [sic], McDowell, Staughton, Hewson, Wistar, James, Col. Williams, Tilgh- man, J. B. Smith, Vaughan, J. R. Smith, Nichols, Dicker- son.) Board of Officers reported, recommending “that a sum not exceeding [ ] dollars be appropriated for translating from eminent German books ... . such pieces or extracts as are not already translated into French or English & are most beneficial to this Country ; and that a committee,” &c. Consideration of report postponed. Garnet’s papers reported and ordered for the Transactions. Donations: Med. Mus., Vols. IV, V ; Manceuvres of Horse . Artillery, translated by Col. Williams from the original of Kosciusko, N. Y., 1808; Short Essay, Milit. Constitu. of March—April. 414 1809. Nations (3 copies), 1808; Bills of Mortality, Portsmouth, N. H., 1808 ; spec. of clay from Amboy ; 8 specs. copper ore from mouth of Perkiomen. ; Deaths and Diseases of Philadelphia, January 1, 1808- 1809, from the Board of Health, ordered to be published in the Transactions. | 1809. March 8. (Col. Williams; McDowell, Mease, Chap- man, Hewson, Bolman, Cooper, Collins, Peale, Vaughan, Paterson [sic], Nichols, Dickerson.) Donations: Bowditch’s Obs. of Comet [sic], of 1807; Per- sian Lyrics, 4°, 1800, Manchester; Malay Dict.; Haiiy’s Memorial sur |’ Arragonite. Model and description of Steering apparatus, offered for Extra Magellanic Premium, and referred to Board of Offi- cers. 1809. March17. (Col. Williams; Allison, Mease, J. B. Smith, J. R. Smith, Vaughan, Peale, Dickerson.) Wistar’s paper on Bigbone Lick fossils “ having been acci- dentally lost,” librarian ordered to advertise for it in some one of the public papers. Donations: Michaux’s Voyage a l’Ouest, &c., 8°, Paris, 1808. 1809. April 7. (Col. Williams; Oupt. Jones, Dr. Mease, Mr. Collins, Mr. Vaughan.) Steering apparatus: Report of Board of Officers to grant a prize of $20 for it, to be considered at next meeting. Donation: Sir W. Jones’ Mise. Works, 2 Vols. 1809. April 21. (Dr. Allison; Patterson, Mease, Du- pont, Fothergill, Latrobe, Nichols, Wylie, Collins, Vaughan, Wistar, Peale, Duponceau, Chapman, J. R. Smith, J. B. Smith, Dickerson.) May. 415 1805. Donations: Fournier’s Man. typographique, 2 Vols., 12°, 1764; Arejulo’s Fiebre amarilla, 1807; Maskelynes Loga- * yithms, fol. 1792; Instructions, Arnold’s chronometers ; Lid- del’s Seamen’s Vade Mecum, 1794; De Tussac’s Flora Antil- larum, I; fol., Paris, 1808. Steering apparatus: “ Nauticus;” Report of Board of Officers considered and adopted; $20 or a gold medal awarded to James Humphries, Jr., of the county of Phila- delphia. Election of eight new members: Silvain Godon, of Phila- delphia; G. W. Featherstonhaugh, of New York; Rev. G. B. Warden, of New York; Dr. R. M. Patterson, of Phila- delphia; Thomas Moore, of Maryland; Hon. James Win- throp, of Cambridge, Massachusetts; Nat. Bowditch, of Salem, Massachusetts; Jean André Michaux, of Paris. Taylor’s Log. Tables lent to Mr. Garnet “ till called for.” 1809. May 5. (Patterson; Collins, Godon, Nichols, Dick- erson, J. B. Smith, J. R. Smith, Vaughan, Hare ; Wistar, Fothergill, Dr. Patterson, Collin, Chapman.) ~ Three dilatory committees ordered to report. Donations: Drayton on Inversion of the Uterus, 1809; Rush on the Omentum. “On the substances which constitute the mineral Soil of the environs of Boston,” by Godon; a memoir which he had recently presented to the Academy of Boston. Thanks ordered. Meteorological Register kept at the Cape of Good Hope, by J. Emslie, Jr.; referred to J. B. Smith, Vaughan and Wistar. 1809. May 19. (Patterson; Cloud, J. B. Smith, Vaughan, Fothergill, Dr. Patterson, Chapman.) The three Committees not reporting, the Librarian “ to acquaint them that the Society was highly dissatisfied at June—July. 4 16 1809, their inattention and commanded them to report at the next meeting.” Royal Library, Milan, solicited exchanges; letter referred . to Vaughan and Patterson. Bavernimnt paying off its 8 per fae the Treasurer was authorized to reinvest the $200 Rittenhouse Fund Stock in U. S. 6 per cent stock. 1809. June 16. (Patterson; Fothergill, McClure, Du Ponceau, Godon, J. B. Smith, Vaughan.) Librarian had mistaken the evening, and omitted the usual notices to members. Adjourned to June 23, at 7 o’clock. 1809. June 23. Adjourned Meeting. (Patterson; Cloud, McClure, B. Allison, Duponceau, J. B. Smith, Colins, Peale, Godon, Vaughan.) Bequest: The Librarian reported that Dr. Woodhouse, late Professor Chemistry University of Pennsylvania, having bequeathed to.the Society his Collection of Minerals, he had received the same. Ordered that a receipt be sent to the Executors, and an Extract of the Will preserved. Donations: Specimen of Zine rolled at between 212° and 800° F. from Mr. Usud (?), “ under whose directions the operation was performed,” the first zine rolled in America, Specimen of Phosphate of lime from Mercia. “On a combination of Palladium with Gold,” by Mr. Cloud; referred to Godon, Collins, Patterson, with power to publish (per Mr. Vaughan). Addition to McClure’s paper of January 20; referred to former Committee with Godon and Seybert added, with power to publish (per Mr. Vaughan), 1809. July 21. (Patterson; J. B. Smith, McClure, Cloud, Fothergill, Peale, Du Ponceau, Nichols, Dickerson.) Mr. Vaughan (prevented by sudden indisposition) wrote Aug.—Sept. 417 1809. that the Committees on Cloud’s and McClure’s papers had judged them well worthy of publication, and that he had placed them in the printer’s hands. Donations: Accum’s Mineralogy, 1809; Connoisance des Temps, 1808-’9. Improvement in propelling Boats, turning Mills, &c., in tide water, without a fall for mill wheels, by H. Voight ; not offered for publication ; ordered to be preserved. Barlow and Featherstonehaugh acknowledge election. 1809. Aug.18. (Patterson; Fothergill, Collins, Du Pon- ceau, J. B. Smith, J. R. Smith, Dr. Allison, Vaughan.) Donations: (From the Nat. Inst.) 1 Vol. Mem. Sav. Etran. 4°, 1805; 3 Vols. Mem. S. et A. Vol. V; 1 Vol. Math. V., 1806; 2 Vols. 1806-7 ; 2 Vols. 1807-8 ; 2 Vols. Base du Sys téme Metrique, 1806-7 ; (from the authors) Brisseau-Mirbel’s Expos. 2d ed., 1809; Callet’s Tables of Log., 1809; Lastey- rie’s Hist. Acad., 1786; Pictet’s Bib. Brit. 303-308, 311- 312, 1808-9; Clener’s engravings of Etruscan Vases, and Warden’s descriptions; Present state of N. Scotia, 1787. Librarian reported that M. Michaux had obtained the completion of the French journals, and that he had im- ported for the Society : Brongniart’s Traité Elem. Min. 2 Vols., 1807; Bronchant’s 2 Vols. with plates, 1808; Hauy’s Traité Elem. de Physique, 2 ed., 1809; and Bertholet’s Essai de Stat. Chim., 2 Vols., 1808. 1809: Sept. 15. (Barton; Patterson, McDowell, Jones, J. B. Smith, Legaux, J. R. Smith, Vaughan, Fothergi!l, Con- over, James. ) Donations: Publications respecting the Del. and Ches. Canal, from Josh. Gilpin; 7 Nos. Fortfolio N.S. * Analysis of the WVicotiana latifolia,’ by Vaquelin, trans- lated by Warden; referred to Conover, James and Cloud. PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. xxvii. PRINTED MAY 14, 1884. Oct.—Nov. 4} 8 1809. 1809. Oct. 6. (Patterson; Vaughan, Duponceau, Col- lins, J. R. Smith; Barton, McDowell, Conover, James, Wistar, Hewson.) Donations: Chapman’s Speeches, Vols. I and V; Coxe’s Phila. Med. Dict. ; Gass’ Journal, 12mo, Pittsburgh, 1807. Table for computing the Moon’s motion, by Lambert; in a letter from Jefferson ; referred to Garnet, Patterson and J. R. Smith. [Note here: “ Donations to this period inserted in Vol. VI, p. 2d,” i. e., of the Transactions. | 1809. Oct. 20. (Wistar; and 11 others.) Donations: Watteville’s Hist. Conf. Helv., 1768; McClue’s trans. of Cath. II’s educational establishments, 2 Vols., 12°, 1775 ; Les Instructions de Catharine II, 1769; Voyages en Tartare, 2 Vols., 4°, 1729; Mem. et Obs. Geog. 4, 1765; Turgot’s Works, 8 Vols., 8°, 1809 (Vol., I wanting). Jas. Winthrop acknowledges his election. Journal of Meteorological Observations in Arkansas, 1805— 1808, by J. B. Treat in a letter from Jefferson. The Met. papers in possession of the Soc. were referred to Patterson, Dickerson, J. R. Smith, Duponceau, Vaughan, Collins, Gibson, Cloud, Mease, Stoughton, Allison, James and Hewsdn, to abstract for publication. 1809. Nov. 8. (Wistar; Godon, Staughton, and 10 others.) Report of Committee on translation of Nicotiana latifolia, not accepted. Recommitted to Godon, Duponceau and Stoughton. Donations: Various publications from the Dublin Society. “Experiments on crude Platinum and a new process for separating Palladium & Rhodium,” by Jos, Cloud, read and referred to Conover, Godon and Collins, Nov.—Dec.—Jan. 419 1809—1810. 1809. Nov. 17. (Patterson; and 6 others.) Committee on Cloud’s paper continued by request. Donations: Several recent publications. 1809. Dec. 1. (Barton; and 6 others.) Drawing of improved open and close stoves, invented by H. Voight; ordered to be placed on file. 1809. Dec. 15. (Dr. Collin; and 11 others.) Cloud’s memoir on Platinum reported for publication. Elmslie’s Meteorological Journal at the Cape of Good Hope; Committee recommended its reference to the Me- teorological Committee. So ordered. No papers for the Magellanic premium. Donation: Rios’ Navigation Tables, 2d ed., 1809. 1810. Jan’y 5. Between 2 and 5 p.m. (Barton; Chap- man, Allison, J. B. Smith, Wylie, Staughton, Collin, Pat- terson, McDowell, Bolman, Duffield, Dupont, Vaughan.) Collin, Allison, Chapman, Judges; Vaughan, Clerk. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Thomas Jefferson. . Vice-Presidents—Patterson, Wistar, Barton. Secretaries—James, Hewson, Chapman, Allison. Councillors—DuPonceau, Williams, Dickerson, White. Councillor for 1 year—Seybert (vice Woodward, deceased). Curators—Peale, Hare, J. R. Smith. Treasurer—V aughan. 1810. Jan’y 19. (10 present.) Donations: Camper’s Works. with a letter from his son (uvres, 8 Vols. 8°, and Vol. Plates, Paris, 1808; also Letter to Cuvier on the Meestrich fossils, 4 ); on the Upas; Feb.—March. 420 ‘ 1810. De V’Isle’s Christalographie, 4 Vols, 8°, 2d ed., 1783 (The Society already possess models of the Christals”), and four other publications. Tables for computing Lunar Long., &., and to find the Moon’s hourly velocity, by W. Lambert ; referred to Garnet, Patterson and J. R. Smith. An account of sundry inventions in a letter from Jos. Coppenger. Jane Aitken’s proposal to reprint Transactions Vols. I, IT, ILI, referred to J. R. Smith and Vaughan. . The printers having refused to advertise the meetings gratis, the Librarian had discontinued the advertisement. Mr. Vaughan chosen Librarian. 1810. Feb’y 2. (Barton; Briggs, Godon and 11 others.) Jefferson accepts the presidency by letter. “ An attempt to explain the origin of meteoric stones,’ by Dr. Spalding, of New Hampshire; read and referred to Hare, Cloud and Dickerson. Donations: Howell’s map of Pennsylvania; Perthes’ Carte hydro. de Pologne. ? 1810. Feb’y 16. (Patterson; and 15 others.) Treasurer’s accounts referred to Dickerson and Gibson. (Gibson going out of town, J. R. Smith substituted.) Report on Spaulding’s memoir laid on the table. Donation from M. Michaux of an Agricultural report. “Early Obs. on the Seasons &c. in the Swedish Settle- ments on the Delaware,” chiefly translated from the records of the Swedish Missionaries, being the commencement of a memoir to be completed at a future meeting,” was read by Dr. Collin. Invitation to an Eulogium on Dr. Woodhouse received from the Medical Society, for February 21st. 1810, March 2. (Patterson; and 14 others.) Donation of two pamphlets. March—April. 421 1810. 1810. March 16. (Patterson; and 7 others.) Auditing Committee reported on hand Dec. 31, 1808: £85 **10 +1, on General Account; £202 *15~6 Magellanic Fund; £25 +011 Rittenhouse Fund. And Dec. 31,1809: £49 122; £267°°17°°6; £26°°10° 11. Treasurer authorized, “ with the approbation of M" Pat- terson,” to invest the surplus of the Magellanic Fund in some productive stock of the United States. Treasurer stated that Mrs. Searjant [sic] and Mrs. Waters, Ex. of Rittenhouse, requested conference on the business of the Observatory trust. ‘ Previous to a decision the Society adjourned.” 1810. April 6. (Barton; and 12 others.) Donations: Letters from Europe, 2 Vols, Phila., 1805, presented by Jos. Sansom; 3 Silver medals illustrative of the Hist. Amer. Revol. designed by J. Sansom and engraved by J. Reich, presented by Sansom. Patterson deposited the Plan of a Rule to determine how many 1000 ems or squares are in a page of any sized type from Pica down to Diamond, by 8S. H. Saunders, Jr. Two letters from W. Lambert to R. Patterson read ; Lam- bert permitted to withdraw his paper; his letter of March 25 referred to Patterson, J. R. Smith and Collins. Mrs. Sargeant [sic], and Hester Waters’ request that the Observatory and ground be reconveyed to them “ for certain reasons .... Offering .... to present to the Soc. the Transit Instruments and the Clock, together with the Money bequeathed by M"™ Rittenhouse for keeping the Building in repair” was read, and with all other papers re- lating to the same subject referred to Patterson, Vaughan and Wistar. 1810.. April 20. (Patterson; McDowell, Allison, J. B. Smith, Robert Hare, Jr., Drs. Barton, Mease, Conover, Chap- man.) May—June. 422 1810. The Committee “having taken the opinion of Council [sic] learned in the law,” recommend the following resolu- tion: ** Resolved, That the Soc. accede to the request of Mrs. Sergeant & Mrs. Waters .... anda Com. be applied to make the reconveyance .... and to receive... . the Instruments... .” Adopted ; and the same Committee appointed. Clock: “ The same Com. were directed to set up the As- tronomical Clock & Transit Instrument ....in some proper position in the Hall of the Society, and fix a meridian mark,and .... ascertain by actual measurement the exact bearing & distance or difference of Lat. & Long. of the new Scite {sic] of the Instrument, from that which it now occu- > ”? ° pies 1810. May 4. (Patterson; and 11 others.) Donations: Histoire du Japan, 6 Vols., 1754; and pam- phlets. “On Paper obtained from the Liber of Morus rubra,” by Mr. Godon (specimens exhibited) was read and referred to Barton, Hewson and James. 1810. May 18. (Wistar; and 6 others.) Report of Board of Officers recommending the publieation of the Laws, ordered to lie on the table. Donation: Cat. Lib. R. Inst. G. B., 8°, 1809. “ Directions for making such observations on land as will furnish sufficient data for finding the Lat. & Long. without the aid of any other Instrument than a good common watch & such other apparatus as any person may readily procure or even make for himself,” read by Mr. Patterson, and referred to J. R. Smith, Allison and Clay. 1810. June 15. (Barton; and 12 others.) Godon’s paper reported worthy of publication in the next volume. July to October, 423 1810. Warden’s acknowledgment of election, Paris, February 10, read. Donations: Various French publications; and Inaug. Dissertations from Upsal. Description and analysis of Meteoric Stone which fell at Weston, Connecticut, December 4, 1807, by D. B. Warden; read and referred to Godon, Cloud and Collins. 1810. July 20. (Patterson; and 15 others.) On a new plan of a Steam Engine for propelling boats on rivers like the Susquehanna, by Isaac A. Chapman, of Wilkesbarre (per Dr. Mease), was read. Plan of a Saw Mill, in a letter from M. du Jarreau to Jef- ferson, was referred to DuPonceau, Patterson and Gibson. Election of six new members: Geo. Gibbes, of Boston, late of Rhode Island; Wm. Johnson, of Charleston, South Caro- lina (one of the Judges Supreme Court, United States) ; Humphrey Davy, of London; David Hosack, of New York ; John Haighton, M.D., of London ; J. H. Brinton, of Phila. delphia. 1810. Aug. 17. (Patterson; and 10 others.) Warden’s paper reported and ordered for the Transactions. Committee on the reconveyance reported execution. Committee on du Jarreau’s paper. Report accepted. Donations: Mem. Conn. Acad. I.,i; Sundry Specimens of minerals found in the neighborhood of Quebec, referred to Collins to report on. 1810. Sept. 21. (Collin; Vaughan, Nichols, Pennington, Hewson.) 1810. Oct. 5. (Patterson; Collins, Brinton, Duponceau, Vaughan, Hewson.) Auditing Committee reported the following investments Oct.—Nov. 424 1810, of “ Magellanic Ballance:” £267 +17 «7 ($714.34) procured (at 65 p. c.) Certificate No. 6175, August 23, 1810, on books of Pennsylvania, $1098.99, three per cents. ‘ With the $200 Rittenhouse fund they .... purchased No. 6176, Aug. 23, 3 per cents stock $307.69.” Both registered in the name of the Society on the Loan Officer’s books of Pennsyl- vania. Class of Mathematics National Institute, Paris, ac- knowledged the receipt of “the Volume of the Society’s Transactions.” Library Company, Philadelphia, acknowl- edged VI, ii; Auntiq. 8., London, ditto; Asiatic 8. ac- knowledged “several numbers of the Philada. Med. Mu- seum, and Barton’s Supplement of the 3¢ Vol.” Donations: Thomas’ Hist. of Printing in America, 2 Vols., 8°, Worcester, 1810; Arrowsmith’s Map of the World, 1809; Rapport sur les Vaccinations, 1809; Dufief’s Analy- sis; Wilson’s Am. Ornithology, Vol I, fol. 1808, Vol. II, 1810; Spec. of Azure or Phosphated Iron from Monmouth Co., N. J.; Spee. of tale or serpentine from Newburyport ; Specs. of the French Stereotype with 3 pages of the Mat- rices or letters from which they are formed. 1810. Oct. 19. (Barton; and 6 others.) No quorum for election of new members. 1810. Nov. 2. (Patterson; and 5 others.) Donations: An. Obs., Turin; Am. An. Register, Vol. VI; “ An east prospect of the city of Philadelphia taken by Geo. Heap from the Jersey Shore, under the direction of Nicholas Scull, Surv. Gen. Province of Penn. about the year 1752.” Invitation from the Academy of Fine Arts, to Annual Oration on the 19th* in the evening. ‘Treasurer ordered to notify the members to assemble, and to “go in a body from the Lall to the Academy.” * This date is altered and written over; it may be the 9th, 13th or 19th, Nov.—Dec.—Jan. 425 1810—1811, 1810. Nov. 16. (Patterson; and 8 others.) Donation: Ramsay’s Hist. 8. C. Observations at Lancaster on the Solar Eclipse of April 14, 1809, and Lunar Eclipse of April 29, in a letter from A. Ellicott, read; to be continued. Committee to remove the Rittenhouse instruments were authorized to invite Mr. Ellicott to assist, and to pay his expenses. 1810. Dec. 7. (Patterson; and 9 others.) Donations: Duponceau’s Trans. of Van Bynkershoek’s Treatise on War; Trans. S. of Arts, London, Vol. 27; Stat. of Cork Co.; Trans. Dublin S., Vol. VI; Librarian ordered to purchase De Bournon’s Mineralogie, 3 Vols, 4°. 1810. Dec. 21. (Patterson; Vaughan, Gibson, J. B. Smith, Nichols, Collins, Dupont de Nemours, C. W. Peale, Wistar, James, Hewson.) Ellicott’s Eclipse Observations reported worthy of publi- cation in the Transactions. Donations: Thompson’s Chemistry, 1810; Archeologia, XVI, i; a printed drawing and description of Sacket’s Ma- chine for ascending River Rapids, “ offered to the publick,” and sent from Lancaster by T. Green. Auditing Committee appointed: Gibson, J. R. Smith. 1811. Jan’y 4. Between 2 and 5 p.m. (Duponceau; Bar- ton, Ellicott, Conover, Chapman, Collin, Vaughan.) Barton, Ellicott, Collin, Judges; Conover, Clerk. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Thomas Jefferson. Vice-Presidents—W istar, Barton, Patterson. Secretaries—James, Hewson, Chapman, Allison. Counsellors—Seybert, J. B. Smith, Gibson, Brinton. Curators—J. R. Smith, Collins, Hare. Treasurer—V aughan. Jan.—Feb. 426 1811. 1811. Jan’y 18. (Patterson, Wistar, Barton, Vice-Presi- dents ; Collins, Duponceau, Cloud, Godon, Vaughan, Nichols, D. B. Warden, Ellicott, Short, Tilghman, J. R. Smith, Drs. Collin, Conover, Mease, Allison, James.) Dr. Collin read further extracts from Swedish records. Rittenhouse Committee reported progress in removing the instruments, although obstructed by bad weather. Donations: [List of French pamphlets, &c., sent by various persons. | Election of five new members: John Mason Good, F.R.S., of London; Rev. W. Bentley, of Salem, Massachusetts; A. Vauquelin, Paris; John Davis, Secretary American Acade- my, Boston; Charles J. Wistler, of Philadelphia. 1811. Feb’y 1. (Barton, Patterson; Pennington; Mat- lack, J. B. Smith, J. R. Smith, Mease, Fothergill, C. Wistar, Short, Nichols, Hare, Ellicott, Godon, Gilpin, Vaughan.) Account of an Open Stove, read by Matlack; was referred to Patterson, Pennington and Hare. Facts and Observations concerning the Natural Turnpike supposed to have been the Ancient Southern Margin of Lake Ontario, read by Dr. Barton, to be “ ultimately” left with the Society. Jefferson acknowledged his re-election. Mr. Godon permitted to give a course of lectures on Min- eralogy in the Room occupied by the Collection of Minerals, if the College of Physicians made no objection. Mr. Rob. Williams, of North Carolina, having written concerning his communication, the Committee had two meetings (January 20, February 8), at which it was read. On motion it was read again, and the Secretary directed to inform Mr. W. that it remained on file. 1811. Feb’y 15. (Wistar, Barton, Patterson ; Vice-Presi- dents, Messrs. Godon, Jones, Wister [sic], Vaughan, J. B. Smith; Drs. Currie, Mease.) March—April. 427 1811. Donations: Dufief’s French Dictionary; Drawings of Galvin’s Windlass; specs. of Saba sulphur; and pamphlets ; and an account of Perkin’s new copperplate presses. Dr. Barton read notes on the Generation of Fishes, to be left with the Society hereafter. Librarian to report on papers for publication now on hand. 1811. March 1. (Patterson; Collins, Godon, Matlack, Wistar, Nichols, Vaughan, J. B. Smith, Drs. Fothergill, Chapman, Mease, Ifewson.) Librarian was allowed further time. (Vide Feb. 15th.) Donation: Voyages of La Peyrouse. 1811. March 14.* (Patterson; and 9 others.) Donations: Potocki’s Chronologie; Wilson’s American Ornithology, Vol. IIT, F. Captain Jones’ paper on Lead cartridges was referred to Patterson, Cloud and Matlack. 1811. April 5. (Wistar; and 12 others.) Committee on Jones’ paper reported it worthy of publica- tion by the United States War and Navy Departments. Report and subsequent letter from Capt. Jones to be filed, and paper forwarded to Washington. Donations: Hosack’s treatise on the Elgin Botanic Gar- den and its disposal to the State of New York. Bust of Jefferson: Vaughan and Patterson a Committee to request Mrs. Sergent [sic] to permit the removal of “ the bust of M" Jefferson in her possession to our Hall.” Dr. Fred. Ridgeley’s communication to Dr. Rush on the Saltpetre “Mammoth” Cave, with a sketch of the same, was referred to Collins, Wistar and Godon. *This date, although clearly written in the minutes, must be an error for March 15th, as the 14th fell on Thursday. April—May. 428 1811. 1811. April 19. (Patterson ; and 6 others.) Librarian reported sending Jones’ paper to Washington. Donation from T. Matlack, a small (imperfect) Roman MS. Breviary. Nathan Sellers’ model and aussi don of his “new & simple Drawgate (‘Rolling Draw Gate’), applied to water- wheels,” were referred to Patterson, Mease and Vaughan. 1811. May 3. (Patterson; and 9 others.) Committee on Seller’s Drawgate reported it for publica- tion in the next Vol. Transactions, and recommended its earlier publication. Committee authorized to print it in the newspapers. Letters of acknowledgment from Wm. Eustis, Secretary War U. S. (Jones’ paper); and Asiatic Society, Calcutta, December 6, 1810 (VI, ii Transactions). Donation from Dr. Conover; a plan of the City of Ger- many, in Somerset county, Pennsylvania. 1811. May17. (Patterson; and 15 others.) Report of Committee on Mammoth Cave laid over, in view of expected further communication. Librarian was granted further time. Donation from M™ Wm. Jones, of Calcutta; a marble image of Ganesa, described in Asiatic Res. p. 226. “* Captain Jones left it to the Society to determine whether this image should be placed in the Societies’ [sc] museum or in the col- lection of the Academy of Arts, Resolved, that it can not be better placed than in the Museum.....” Thanks voted to “ Capt. Wm. Jones & also to Mr. Wm. Jones of Cal- cutta.” Resolved, that a complete Set of Trans. be sent to Mr. Jones. Resolved, that Oaptn. Jones, Mr. C. Wistar and Mr. Godon procure information desired by him relative to the best mode of making Tar; Com. to distribute the seeds sent by W. Jones; Jones, Collins, Mease, to distribute — seeds, June—July—Aug. 429 1811. Further Donations: Rock Salt, minerals, mammoth tooth and a pamphlet, all from Don Vedro de la Lastra from 8. Fe de Bogota. Also, a description of the Ast. Obs. there, in charge of F. I. de Caldas who seeks correspondence with As- tronomers in the United States. Lambert’s letter respecting his supposed discovery of an error in Ellicot’s Longitude of Washington, was deposited in the Library. 1811. June 21. (Patterson; and 8 others.) Librarian directed to give an account of the papers judged worthy of publication, as well as of those adjudged to be so which the authors have not left in the possession of the So- ciety. Historical Committee : ** Resolved, On the motion of M". Du Ponceau, that a Com. be appointed to report & devise a plan for organizing a Com. or branch of this Society for making researches into & collecting materials for the History of the United States & of Pennsylvania in particular or any other plan for ac- complishing the same object. ‘* Resolved, That the Board of Officers be the Committee . . . . to report in one month.”’ Dr. Barton exhibited a large and perfect claw of the Me- gatherium found in a Nitre Cave in Tennessee, at the foot of Cumberland mountain. Donations: Chinese almanac 1810; and two pamphlets. 1811. July 19. (Barton; and 10 others.) Committee on Historical Branch reported plan, but the report was referred for a larger meeting. Librarian read his list of papers ready for publication ; re- ferred to next meeting ; notice to be given to members. Donations: Gudin’s |’Astronomie, with a letter; Dupont de Nemours’ |’Anarchie de la Pologne. 1811. Aug. 16. (Patterson; Duponceau, Matlack, Godon, Smith, Nichols, Vaughan, Drs. Mease & Hewson.) Donations: Translation of Gregoire’s Intellectual and Sept.—Oct.—_ Nov. 430 1811. Moral faculties and literatures of Negroes, Brooklyn, 8°, 1810. 1811. Sept. 20. (Barton; and 16 others.) ‘Bust of Jefferson: Committee reported success (vide April 5); the bust had been obtained, bronzed and placed in the Hall. Donations: Mem. de ]’Inst. and pamphlets. Society Scot. Antiquities, acknowledged receipt of VI, ii. J. D. Clifford’s letter to Dr. Barton respecting the Mam- moth Cave, read. Specimens not yet received. Extract from a letter requested for publication. Jefferson sent a duplicate of Gudin’s poem |’ Astronomie. Ordered to be returned with thanks. “ The same letter contained some important remarks rela- tive to an universal standard of weights & measures ;” re- ferred to Patterson, J. R. Smith and Allison. 1811. Oct. 4. (Wistar; and 5 others.) Donation: Cuvres de Turgot. 1811. Oct. 18. (Patterson; and 9 others.) Donation: Remusat’s Essai sur la langue Chinoise, 1811. 1811. Nov. 1. (Patterson; Matlack, Nichols, Vaughan, Fothergill, Collin, Moore, James.) Donation: Gay Lusac et Thenard’s Recherches, 2 Vols., 1811. 1811. Nov. 15. (Barton; Wistar, Collin, Du Ponceau, Matlac [sic], Vaughan, Nichols.) Donations: Heym’s Russian-French Dict., 3 Vols, 4°, Moscow, 1799, 1801, bound in 1 Vol.; Tarischoff’s French- Russian Dict., 2 Vols., 8°, St. Pet., 1798; Elemens Lang. Russe, 8°, 1805; Maudru’s Elemens, 2 Vols., 8°, Paris, l’an Dec.—Jan. 43 l 1811—1812. X (all sent by Mr. Levitt Harris from St. Petersburg, with letter dated § July, 1811). Also, Adelung’s 4° pamphlet, “Rapport entre da langue San- scrit et la langue Russe.” St. Petersburg, 1811; “from the author, whose name is not in the publication, but in M* Harris’ letter, of 28 Aug., 9 Sep., 1811.” Also, Fischer’s Onomasticon, 4°, Moscow, 1821, with a letter from John Adams, dated St. Pet., 15 Sept., 1811, communi- eating Prof. Fischer’s wish to become a correspondent of the Society. Also, Mem. de |’ Acad. St. Pet. with letter from Secretary Fuss. Also, Marcel’s Chrestomathia Chaldaica and Hebraica, 2 Vols., 8°, Paris, 1803. : 1811. Dec. 6. (Barton; Nichols, Collins, DuPonceau, J. B. Smith, J. R. Smith, Patterson, Vaughan.) Donations from Capn. John Davy: Vopa Deva’s Sang- skrit Grammar (Moogdhuboodha), 12°; an extensive Vocab. Bengalee-English, 8°, Calcutta, 1793; W. Carey’s Mahratta Grammar, 2d ed., Serampore, 1808 ; Bowditch’s remarks on the comet now visible, and the solar eclipse of 17 Sept., 1811, at his present residence, Salem, Mass. Peale’s Museum being entirely removed to the State House, Mr. ©. W. Peale requested to be released from his lease, “if the Society could otherwise dispose of the house.” Re- ferred to Patterson, Vaughan and Collins. No application for Magellanic Premium. 1812. Jan’y 3.* Between 2 and 5 o’clock, P.M. (Barton, Patterson, DuPonceau, Collin, Tilghman, Pennington, Nichols, Hare, Vaughan.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Thomas Jefferson. Vice-Presidents—W istar, Barton, Patterson. *No meeting is noted on the minutes as huving been held Dec. 20, as it regu- larly should have been, Jan.—Feb., 432 1812. Secretaries—James, Hewson, Chapman, Cloud. Curators—J. R. Smith, Collins, Hare. Counsellors—Collin, Rush, Tilghman, Ellicot [sic]. Treasurer—John Vaughan. 1812. Jan’y 17. (Patterson; J. B. Smith, DuPonceau, Col. J. Williams, Tilghman, Collins, Vaughan, Nichols, Gibson, J. R. Smith; Drs. Collin, Allison, Barton, Coxe, Mease, Fothergill, Chapman, James.) Donations: Wilson’s Am. Ornithology, Vol. IV; Wis- tar’s Anatomy, Vol. I; Smith’s Laws of Pa., Vols. I, II, IIL; Dobson’s Eclectic Repertory, Vol. I, &. ; DePaykull’s Monographia Histeroidum; Equity laws of the Grand Duke Yaroslaff, in Rtssian (oldest known code of laws in Russia, 1017, A.D.), presented by P. Poletica. Penn’s Charter: “ Dr. Barton having informed the So- ciety that there is in the possession of M™ Joseph Anthony of this city the original Charter of Privileges from William Penn to the people of the Province of Pennsylvania ; ** Resolved, That William Tilghman, P. 8. Duponceau, & James Gibson Esq™ be a Committee to wait upon M'. Anthony & request, on the part of the Society, the said Charter to be placed among the Archives of the So- ciety.” Election of three new members: José Correa de Serra, Secretary Royal Society, Lisbon, now residing at Paris; Robert Walsh, Junior, of Philadelphia; Benjamin Allen, LL.D., of Philadelphia. Librarian elected: John Vaughan. 1812. Feb’y 7. (Barton; Allen, and 9 others.) The Committee reported that they had obtained the Penn Charter, dated October 28,1701. Thanks to Mr. Anthony voted. Committee on Peale’s lease reported; report recommit- ted ; Duponceau added ; Committee authorized to advertise. Feb —March, 433 1812. Sale of State House Yard: “It having been mentioned that the Legislature had appointed a Committee to consider of the propriety of selling the State House Yard— ** Resolved, That J. B. Smith, Wm. Tilghman, Jno. Vaughan, R. Patter- son & B. 8. Barton, be a Committee to attend to the Interests of the So- ciety should a Sale be determined upon.” Specimens of Urtica canadensis ? Lin. “ which affords Hemp,” were sent to the Society “ by M™ Whitlow who has obtained a patent for his discovery, & received great encour- _ agement at Washington.” Donations: “ M™ Seixas presented an impression in paper of a die cut by Furst in this city, of his father Gershom M. Seixas, on account of its superior execution.” Communication: “ On the Height of the New Hampshire White Hills taken by Barometrical Measurement; also a statement of the principles of this mode of measurement ;” by A. Partridge, Cap. Eng. Referred to Allen, Patterson, J. R. Smith. 1812. Feb’y 21. (Patterson; Duponceau, Collins, Mat- lack, Vaughan, J. B. Smith, Nicolls [sie]; Drs. Allison, Allen, Currie, Barton, Hewson, Mease, Conover, James.) Legal opinion on the subject of Peale’s lease was read, and the Committee’s report laid over. Report of Committee on Partridge’s memoir adopted. 1812. March 6. (Patterson; Rawle, Sansom, Binney, Nichols, Vaughan, Duponceau, Williams, Gibson, Clymer, Matlack, J. B. Smith, Hare, J. R..Smith; Drs. Allen, Bar- ton, Allison, Mease, Coxe, Chapman, Wistar, James.) Donations: L’Escallier’s Grément des Vaisseaux ; Mer, 2 Vols., 4°; his Exposé . . . . Guienne, 2d ed.; Vocab. des termes de marine, 3 Vols., 4° ; Larreatique’s Dese. bot. du Che- ranthodendron ; L’Eseallier’s Geologie de la Guadaloupe, 4°; L’Escallier’s Bakhtiar Nameh, translated, 8°, Paris, 1805 ; PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. xxviii. PRINTED MAY 21, 1884. March.—April. 434 1812, L’Escallier’s Climat de Ligurie, 4°, 1808; Oltmann’s Tables hypsometriques, 8°, Paris, 1811 (presented by Baron Hum- boldt); Clarke on Fevers, 8°, Edinburgh, 1801; Barton’s Elements of Botany, 2d ed., 1812, Vol. I.; Smith’s Laws of Pa., Vol. IV; De la Tynna’s Almanach du Commerce de Pass, 1809. Lease: A letter from Jer. Warder, Junior, was pene offer- ing to lease the vacated Peale rooms for “a Literary society now forming.” Lease of the rooms to Mr. Sully: Report of the Commit- tee, adopted, and the Committee empowered to execute a lease to Mr. Sully. 1812. March 20. (Barton; Abbé Correa de a and 12 others.) Committee on lease to Mr. Sully reported progress. Donation: Rock crystal from Madagascar. Dr. Alex. Montgomery’s letter dated Frankford, Ken- tucky, February 25, “ describing the Earthquakes that had occurred there,” was read. N. E. room, second story “ [called the Printing Room],” ordered to be reserved for the use of the Society, in the lease to Mr. Sully. 1812. April 3. (Barton; Correa de Serra and 9 others.) Donations: Pope’s Bridge architecture; Trans. Geol. 8. ; Benezet’s Collection of Indian Treaties, Fol° (presented by Robt. Proud); Ann. de l’Obs., Turin (through Consul Rus- sell at Paris, with his enclosure of Prof. Kandi’s letter). “ Miss Aikin made a present of the binding of the Co- lumbiad belonging to the Society.” 1812. April 17. (Wistar; Patterson, Isard, Duponceau, Collins, Correa, Nichols, J. B, Smith, Vaughan, Mease, Barton, Hewson.) ~ May—June—July. 435 *1812, Donations: Pamphlets from Edinburgh; Wilson’s Orni- thology, Vol. V ; Diaper and Jones’ trans. of Oppian’s Halli- euticks, 8°, Oxford, 1722 (presented by J. Morris); Libozec- hitz’s Tab. Bot. en Russie. 1812. May1. (Patterson; and 11 others.) Donations: Gay Lussac’s Recherches, 2 Vols., 8°, 1811; Destutt-Tracy’s Elemens d’Ideologie, 3 Vols., 8°, 1806; Michaux’s Hist. des Chénes; Dupuis’ Analyse de Origine de tous les Cultes, 8°, Paris, 1804; Cabani’s Coup d’il, 8°, 1804; Cabani’s Rapports du Physique, &c., 2 Vols., 8°, 1805 ; and several pamphlets. Librarian directed to prepare a list of papers ready for publication. 1812. May 15. (Barton; Collins and Vaughan.) 1812. June 19. (Barton; Garnet, Correa, Moore, and 8 others.) Donations: Tondi’s Tab. Syn. d’Oreognosie, 1811; Pallas’ Dicty. 4 Vols., 4°, and other works. Communications from Jefferson: W. Lambert’s letter relative to an error in the Nautical Almanac; Abstract of calculations “to ascertain the Longitude of Washington, which he makes to be 76° 54’ 36” 8 West of Greenwich.” Referred to Patterson, Garnet, Allison. A letter from Tim. Alden relative to a Deseent in a Diving Bell near Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and to the discovery of some quicksilver in Dover Town, New Hamp- shire; referred to Allison, Céllins, Mease. Dr. Barton read a tribute of respect to the memory of the late Jonathan Bayard Smith, which was referred to the Board of Officers. 1812. Jwy 17. (Patterson; Binney, Du Ponceau, Col- lin, Gibson, Nichols, McKean, Yrujo, Hare, Vaughan; Drs. Chapman, Fothergill, Parke, James, Hossac, Wistar.) Aug.e-Sept.—Oct. 436 1812, The report of the Board, was read, recommending that the Librarian procure a Book “in which shall be registered the Death of their members in the order in which the same shall become known to the Society accompanied by such bio- graphical accounts of the deceased as may be furnished either by order of the Society or voluntarily by any friend of the deceased, & that the memoir read by D™ Barton be inscribed in said book.” Adopted. “D' Hossae of New York read a paper on the laws gov- erning the communication of contagious diseases.” Referred to Wistar, Hewson, Chapman. Election of a new member: Mr. Robert Adrain, of New Brunswick, New Jersey. 1812. Aug. 22. (“No quorum.”) 1812. Sept. 18. (Patterson; Barton, Collin, Mease, Wil- liams, Du Ponceau, D. R. Patterson, Vaughan.) Donations: Ciuvres de Turgot, Vol. I, 8°; Am. Med. and Phil. Register, Vols. I, I, 8°. Sand and dust thrown up by Eruption of St. Vincent’s in June, 1812, from Geo. Hallam, of Connecticut, through Tal- bot Hamilton. “The vessel on whose deck they fell was 50 miles from St. Vincent’s.” Also another specimen from the deck of the Halcyon, when 80 miles distant; presented by Dr. Betton. Minerals from Cornwall, from Mrs. Hannah Barnard, of Hudson, New York. 1812. Oct. 2. (Patterson; Barton, Nichols, Williams, Mease, Chapman, D. R. Patterson, Vaughan.) Donations: Lowber’s Ordinances of Phila., 8°, 1812; Ha- worth’s Synopsis Plantarum, 8°, 1812; Flora Batava, by Sepp and Kops, Nos. 28 to 88 (84 wanting), 35 to 88,* 4°; Tondi’s Tableau ; Synoptique d’Oreognosie, 8°, 1811. Lava from Mt. Etna, brought by the late General Eaton. * Duplicate %, Oct,—Nov.—Dec. 437 1812. 1812. Oct. 16. (Wistar; Barton, Patterson, Williams, Nichols, Correa, Collins, Collin, Allison, Dr. N. Patterson, Vaughan, Mease.) Donations: Gouan’s Hist. des Poissons, 4°, 1770 (with Latin version); Wilson’s Ornith., Vol. VI. 1812. Nov.6. (Barton; R. Patterson, Williams, Correa, Nichols, Mease, R. M. Patterson, Vaughan.) Librarian reported a list of papers ready for publication. All delinquent Committees ordered to report. Priestley’s Eulogium: Dr. Barton’s request for permission to withdraw it to be enlarged, and published separately, was referred for consideration to the next meeting. Donation: Karasmin’s Pantheon of the Russian Poets, Fol°, from M. Svenin, who “added a translation of one of the articles ;” Coxe’s Emporium of Arts, &c., Vol. I. 1812. Nov. 20. (R. Patterson; Wistar, Barton, Wil- liams, R. M. Patterson, Collins, Collin, Mease, James, Du- Ponceau, Vaughan, Nichols.) Donations: Lava from Mauritius; Williamson’s Hist. N. Carolina, 2 Vols., 8°, 1812; Trans. R. Swed. Acad., 1806- 1811. Verbal communication on towing boats, especially with a long painter, by Jon. Williams, was ordered to be reduced to writing. Dr. Barton’s request granted. (Vide Wov. 6.) 1812. Dec. 4. (Wistar; Correa, Matlack, Nichols, Vaughan.) Hossac’s “ Observations &c.,” reported for publication. No paper offered for the Magellanic premium. Dr. Barton read “ Observations on Phale@ena tinea, &c.,” by J. W. Referred to Correa, Hewson and Collins. Dec.—Jan.—Feb. 438 ; éf 1812—1818, 1812. Dec. 18. (Barton; Vaughan, Correa, Hare, Nichols, Wistar, Mease, Collin, Dr. Patterson, Hewson.) Report on J. W.’s “Observations &e.,” laid over. Dr. Bar- ton read additional Observations, by J. W. Referred. Donation: Henry Lee’s Memoirs of the War, 2 Vols., 8°. 1813. Jan’y 1. Between 2 and 5 p.m. (R. Patterson, Dr. B.S. Barton, Mr. Collins, Dr. Chapman, R. M. Patterson, Jos. Cloud, J. DeCorrea, Jon™ Williams, P. 8. Du Ponceau, Dr. Abercrombie, Dr. Andrews, Jno. Vaughan, Dr. Col- lin. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Thos. Jefferson. Vice-Presidents—R. Patterson, Dr. B. 8. Barton, Dr. Wis- tar. Secretaries—Dr. T. C. James, Hewson, Chapman, R. M. Patterson. Councillors—W hite, DuPonceau, Williams, Binney. Councillor for one year, vice J. B. Smith—Ed. Pennington. Curators—R. Hare, Z. Collins, J. R. Smith. Treasurer—Jno. Vaughan. 1818. Jan’y 15. (Mr. Patterson; Collins, Williams, Correa, Vaughan, W. Barton, Collin, Allison, Barton, Dr. Patterson, James, Hewson, Wistar.) Donations: Davy’s Elements, I, i, 1812; Cat. Lib. U.S. Capitol, 8°, 1812. _ Librarian elected: Jno. Vaughan. “Tmprovement on Ship-pumps,” presented July 17, 1795, was returned to the author “at his particular request,” through its original presenter, Mr. Patterson. 1818. eb’y 5. (Wistar; Binney, Williams, Smith, Nichols, Vaughan, Mease, Hewson.) Donations: Ewing’s System, 8°, 1809; Mellish’s Travels in Feb. to May. 439 1813, U.S. in 1806-1811, with 8 maps, 2 Vols., 8°, Phil., 1812, presented by the author; and two pamphlets. 1813. Feb’y 19. (Col. Williams; Vaughan, Collins, Correa, Barton, Collin, Currie, Dr. Patterson, Hewson.) Committee on J. W.’s paper on the Beehive Insect (Dec. 4, 1812), with additional observations by Dr. Barton, was reported for publication in the Transactions. 1813. March 5. (Patterson; Cloud and 7 others.) 1818. March 19. (Patterson; and 8 others.) 1813. April 2. (Williams; and 6 others.) 1813. April 16. (Wistar; Coxe, Bolman, Mease, Chap- man, Hewson, Conover, Currie, James, Barton, Seybert, Stoughton, Collin, Abercrombie, Nichols, Pennington, Cor- rea, Binney, Williams, Vaughan, Tilghman, Collins, J. R. Smith, Hare.) Donations: R. 8. Phil. Trans., 1807 to 1812, 4°; Arche- ologia, XVI, 4°; Trans. Soc. Arts; Hort. Soc., London, Vol. I, 4°, 1808-1812 ; and Coxe’s Emporium, Vol. II. Paper: Outlines of an original plan for exciting a laudable ambition in schools of learning by Rev. Tim. Alden. Re- ferred to Stoughton, and Abercrombie. Election of seven new members: Andrew John Retzius, Professor Natural History, Astronomy, Chemistry, Lund; Constant Dumeril, Professor Zodl., Jardin des Plantes, Paris; Alex. Wilson; Geo. Pollok; Ben. R. Morgan; John Sergeant, and Nicholas Biddle, all of Philadelphia. Mr. Nichols was appointed to ascertain the materials for publication, and what printer would undertake it. 1813. May 7. (Patterson; and 12 others.) Report on Alden’s paper, read and adopted. Mr. Nichols reported progress. May—June. 440 1813, The By-law regulating that future Volumes of Transac- tions should be in 8°, was ordered for reconsideration at the next meeting. New By-laws proposed by Dr. Coxe and Mr. Williams for consideration at the next meeting; respecting, 1. List of members; 2. Classification of members, into (a) Resident (b), Honorary (c), Foreign; Resident, not to exceed 100, and be citizens of the State; Honorary, not to exceed 2 from each State ; Foreign, to be of distinguished abilities, &c. ; 8. No elections to be held until vacancies occur; 4. An annual oration at the first meeting in January; 5. Catalogue of the Library to be printed forthwith. 1813. May 21. (Wistar; and 10 others.) Mr. Nichols had found no bookseller willing to undertake the publication of the Transactions. Donations: Hosack’s Register, Vol. III; Connoisance des Temps, 1807; Wilson’s Ornithology, Vol. VII; Obs. side- rum, Pisa, 1789 and 1793; Grégoire’s Notice des Travaux, 1812; and two inaugural dissertations. Dr. Coxe spoke of the growth of Peach trees from cut- tings. Dr. Coxe’s and Dr. Barton's propositions postponed two weeks, 1818. June 18. (Dr. Collin; Mease, Correa, Nichols, Biddle, Williams, Duponceau, Vaughan.) Nichol’s report on publications read,and laid on the table. Donations: Smith’s Laws of Pa., Vol. V.; Trans. Edin. R.8., Vol. VL; four pamphlets of Vauquelin; and a trans. from the Swedish, Le Zodiac expliqué, of G. E.8., Paris, 8°, 1809. Mr. Jona. Williams read “ Meteorological imaginations,” a MS. found among his papers; “ it is a press-copy indorsed in the hand-writing of Dr. Franklin, & defects supplied in a ee - Cok sat aac July to Oct. 441 1818, pencil by the D" It relates to the Fog, 1803. It is a frag- ment.” Referred to Williams, Patterson and Corréa. Dr. Coxe’s motion (May 7), postponed to Oct. 2. Dr. Barton’s motion (May 7), postponed to Oct. 2. 1813. July 16. (R. Patterson; and 7 others.) Donation: Buchanan’s Christian Researches in Asia. Dr. Barton’s motion respecting size of Vol. postponed to Oct. 2, and notice to members ordered. 1813. Aug. 20. (Patterson; and 7 others.) Donations: Haiiy’s Des cristaux de Pyroxéne; and De- lambre’s Analyse des Travaux, &c., 1812. Dr. Barton read a letter on the subject of American An- tiquities. 1813. Sept. 17. (Williams; and 6 others.) Donations: Dalton’s New System, L, i, 1808, ii, 1810; Mem. L., and P. 8., Manchester, Vol. IT. A letter from 8. B. J. Noel de la Moriniére requesting information for his “ L’histoire Nat. et Pol. des poissons utiles,” was read : ‘* Resolwed, That M. de Moriniére be informed that the Soc. will com- municate his wishes to such members as have attended to the subject & procure from them the information desired, and that D*. B. 8. Barton be particularly requested to give his aid.’’ 1813. Oct. 2. (Barton; Williams, R. Patterson, Vaughan, Nichols.) Committee on Franklin’s “ Meteorological imaginations,” reported that it had been published in Vol. II of the Man- chester Memoirs. H. M. Brackenbridge’s letter to Jefferson, July 25, 1818, giving “his ideas on the Tumuli & population of the Abo- rigines of N. A.,” was referred to Barton, Patterson and Vaughan. G Oct. to Dec. 442 1813. Dr. Barton’s and Dr. Coxe’s resolutions were further post- poned, no quorum being present. 1813. Oct. 16. (Barton; Collin, Abercrombie, Binney, Williams, Nichols, Vaughan, Collins, Chapman, James, Ser- geant, Hare, Hewson, Morgan, Patterson.) Donation: Additional Obs. on the Opossum, Barton. Election of five new members: Dr. W. P. C. Barton, Wm. Meredith, Charles Chauncey, Reuben Haines, Wm. Hembel, Jr., all of Philadelphia. Purchase ordered: Westring’s Hist. Swed. Mosses, 8°, 1805, from Dr. Collin. 1813. Nov. 5. (Wistar; Patterson, Vice-President ; Col- lin, Hewson, Smith, Vaughan, Barton, W. P. C. Barton, Hembel, Haines, R. M. Patterson.) Donations: Trans. Hort. §., Lond., IT, i; Com. Mass. Med. 8., 2 Vols., 1808-1813. 1813. Nov. 19. (Wistar; Collins, Pollock, Williams, Vaughan, Nichols, Du Ponceau, Mease, Hewson.) Donation: Muhlenberg’s Cat. Plants of N. A., 8°, Lancas- ter, 1813. 1813. Dec. 8. (Patterson, Vice-President; Williams, Vaughan, Haines, Hare, R. M. Patterson.) 1818. Dec. 17. (Patterson, Vice-President; Williams, Collin, Allison, Bolman, Curry, Hewson, Dr. Barton, Jr., Haines, Morgan, Nichols, Vaughan, R. M. Patterson.) Donations: Dufief’s Nature Displayed, Spanish, 2 Vols., Stockler’s Cartas, &c., 8°, 1818; Barton’s Mem. of Ritten- house; Pinkerton’s Maps of France, &., Phil., 18138, No candidates for the Magellanic Premium. Jan.—Feb. 443 1814. 1814. Jan’y 7. (Collin, Hembel, Vaughan, R. Patterson, Nichols, Haines, Cloud, DuPonceau, Collins, Chapman, Williams, R. M. Patterson, B. 8. Barton, Barton, Jr.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Thomas Jefferson. Vice- Presidents—W istar, B. 8. Barton, R. Patterson. Secretaries—T. C, James, T. T. Hewson, R. M. Patterson, Reuben Haines. Councillors—Cooper, Gibson, Pennington, Hare. Councillor for one year—Meredith. Curators—Collins, Cloud, Hembell [sic], Jr. Treasurer—J. Vaughan. 1814. Jan’y 21. (Patterson; Vaughan, Duponceau, Wil- liams, Meredith, Cloud, Correa, Haines, Hemphell [sic], Abercrombie, Barton, Patterson, Mease, Hewson, Currie.) Donations: Accum’s Chemistry, Phila., 1813; Cutbush’s Chemistry, Phil., 1813. Librarian elected: J. Vaughan. Election of four new members: Dr. N. 8. Allison, of Bur- lington; John E. Hall, of Baltimore; James Cutbush, of Philada.; and Rev. Fred. Beasley, Provost Univ. Pa. 1814. Feb’y 4.. (Wistar; Patterson, Williams, Aber- crombie, Vaughan, Beaseley, Collins, Haines, Dr. Patterson.) Donation: Haiiy’s Essai, 4°, Paris, 1786. Auditing Committee: Cloud and Haines. “On the construction of Privies,” by C. Varlé of Fred- ericktown, Maryland; referred to Haines, Patterson and Vaughan. 1814. Feb’y 18. (Patterson; Vaughan, Duponceau, Beas- ley, Williams, Correa, Haines, J. R. Smith, Wistar, Mease, Patterson, Allison, Hewson.) Varlé’s paper on Yellow Fever ordered to be filed, and March, 444 d 1814. final report postponed, until his promised second paper be received. Auditing Committee required more time. Donations: Guenginé’s Rapport, 4°, 1813 ; Bozman’s Hist. Maryland, 8°, 1811; Mellish’s Documents and Atlas of the War of 1814, 8°, Phil.; Taylor’s Proclus, 2 Vols, 4°, Lond., 1792. . 1814. March 4. (Patterson; and 10 others.) Auditors reported progress. Donations: W. P. C. Barton’s Marine Hospitals, U. S., 8°, Phil., 1814; Cutbush’s Am. Artists’ Manual, 2 Vols., 8°, Palmer’s Hist. Register, 2 Vols., 8°, Wash. ; James’ Burns’s Midwifery, Phil., 2 Vols., 8°, 1813. Catalogue of Library: “Col. Jon. Williams having some time ago voluntarily undertaken to make a Catalogue of all the Books belonging to the society, & having now accom- plished that laborious task, in the most complete & scientific manner, therefore— ; ‘* Resolved, That the thanks of this Society be tendered to him for this very acceptable service.’’ Ballot-box : ‘* Resolved, That the thanks of the Society be given to Col. Williams for the very useful & ingenious balloting box which he presented to the So- ciety, some considerable time since, but the acknowledgment of which appears to have been hitherto omitted,”’ Resolved, That 250 copies of the Constitution & By-laws of the Society be printed for the use of the members,”’ Committee: Williams and Patterson. 1814. March 18. (Wistar; Hembele [sic], Jr., and 8 others.) Committee on printing Constitution reported progress. Committee on Jefferson’s letter about standard weights and measures reported progress, aS -. ee el —“i‘S— April. 445 I8h4, Donations: Report of Lancaster Bridge Co.; Michaux’s Hist. Arbres. For. 11, 12-15, 16-3, 4. 1814. April 1. (Patterson; Vaughan, Collins, Cooper, Hembel, Duponceau, Williams, Drs. Patterson, Wistar, Barton (W. P. C.), Chapman, Hewson.) Committee on printing Constitution reported the expenses $35.25. Bill ordered to be paid. Donations: Wilson’s Ornithology, Vol. VIII; J. E. Smith’s Int. to Botany, reprint, 8°, 1814; Jefferson and Livingstone on the disputed Batture at New Orleans ; Hum- boldt and Bonpland’s Voyage, 3d part, 2 Vols., 4°, Paris, 1811 [original cost $70, purchased and presented by 14 of the members whose names are given]. Mr. Vaughan communicated a draft and description of a circular cylinder pump by Josh. Humphreys; referred to Patterson, Hembell and Williams. Also, Hints respecting the spotted fever now raging at Kenne- bec; printed at Hallowell, Maine. 1814. April 15. (Patterson; Correa, Barton, Cloud, Abercrombie, Haines, Hare, Chapman, James, Wistar, Pat- terson, C. Smith, Meredith, Cutbush, Sergeant, Hembell, DuPonceau, Briggs, Williams, Vaughan.) Report of Committee against publishing Humphrey’s paper accepted. Audit of Treasurer’s accounts showed due by him: on the Magellanic Fund, $620.15; on the Rittenhouse Fund, $1.07; total, $621.22; due to him, on general account, $427.41, Report accepted. Donations: 8. Mills’ Specimen of the Iroquois language. sent by Jefferson; Franklin’s Miscellanies, Lond., 8°, 1779; Cooper’s Emporium, II, iii; Palmer’s Constitution of the Spanish Monarchy, 8°, 1812, Phil., and various pamphlets. Election of three new members: Rev. James P. Wilson, May—June. 446 ~ 1814. D.D., and Thos. Gilpin, both of Philadelphia; Brig. Gen. Jos. Gardiner Swift, Commander Corps Engineers and United States Military Academy. 1814. May 6. (Wistar; Vaughan, Haines.) Donations: Michaux’s Hist. Arbres Forestiers, 17-24, completing the work in 3 Vols., and two other pamphlets. 1814. May 20. (Patterson; and 10 others.) Subjects recommended by the Board for premiums. A. Magellanic Premium. 1. For the best explanation of the action of adjutges [sic] in accelera- ting the discharge of water from an orifice. 2. For the most simple & accurate instrument for finding a true meri- dian, capable of being used in ordinary surveying. 8. For the best artificial horizon, for taking altitudes on the land, by the reflecting sextant &c, to be so constructed as to serve for ascertaining the greatest altitudes. 4. For the most accurate & practicable method of ascertaining from the Pendulum a universal standard of lineal measures. B. Extra-Magellanic Premium. 1. For the best invention or improvement dependent on mechanics & applicable to useful purposes. 2. For the best invention or improvement dependent on chemistry & applicable to useful purposes. 8. For the best & most useful memoir on any subject dependent on Natural History. Report referred to R. M. Patterson, Vaughan and Cloud. Donations: New maps and memoir of Clarkson. “On the fusing temperature of metals;” by Jos. Cloud; read and referred to Patterson, Hembel and Hare. A plaster cast from the plaster bust of Franklin was _per- mitted to Mr. Miller. 1814. June 17. (Wistar; and 14 others.) Cloud’s paper reported for publication. ———— eee July—August. 447 1sl4, Donation of a new differential thermometer by DeButts, Baltimore. “ Obs. on the irritability & contractility of nervous mat- ter,” by Baron Fred. de Bretton; read and referred to Barton, Wistar and Hewson. Donations: DeBreton’s Vie de Huyden, 4°, 1812, and five other books; also Engravings for Bell’s Anatomy. 1814. July 15. (Barton; Wistar, Patterson, Vaughan, DuPonceau, Beasley, Curry [sic], Short, Gibson, Hewson, Mease, Collins, Patterson.) Report of the Committee on publishing the Report of the Board of Officers, accepted. DeBretton’s paper reported for publication. Donations: Two heads (mutilated) from Big Bone Lick, with a descriptive letter from Jefferson; Zirconite, Amber, and Carbonized wood found with the amber, near Cross- wick’s, N. J., from Sol. W. Conrad. Three books. Election of two new members: Hon. Dewit [sic] Clinton, President New York Philosophical Society; and John Gummeré, of Burlington, New Jersey. 1814, Aug. 19. (Patterson; Gummeré, and 12 others.) Donation: Garnett’s Nautical Almanac. “On the Gregorian Calendar,” by Mr. Lambert, of Wash- ington; read and referred to Gummeré, Patterson and Wil- liams. : Description of his thermometer, by Mr. DeButts; read referred to Cloud, Seybert and Barton. A remarkable Solar Corona, July 30, 1814, was described in a letter from C. Brown, of Harper’s Ferry. 1814. (No date.) Present, Williams, Collins, Vaughan. Oct.—Nov. 448 1814. 1814. Oct. 7. (Patterson; Duponceau, Vaughan, Hare, Williams, Beasley, Collins, Gummeré, Biddle, Patterson.) Lambert’s paper reported on, and filed away. Cloud’s paper reported for publication. DeButts’ paper. Hare substituted for Ey were (absent from the city) on the Committee. Committee on Breckenridge’s paper, October, 1813, or- dered to report. Donations: Wilson’s Ornithology, Vol. IX, completing the series; Pozzo’s Rules of Perspective, translated into English and Latin from the Roman edition of 1693, by J. James, Lond., Fol°. “ An investigation of the Figure of the Earth and of the gravity in different Latitudes,” by Prof. Adrain, of New York; read and referred to Gummeré, R. Patterson and R. M. Patterson. 1814. Oct. 21. (Wistar; Barton, Patterson, Williams, Meredith, Hembell, Jr., Short, Cloud, Biddle, Hewson, Curry, Patterson.) DeButts’ paper reported for publication. Adrain’s paper reported for publication. Donations: Mellish’s Desc. Roads of U. 8.; Herriot’s Travels in Canada; Barton’s Archseologie, &c.; Trans. R. 8. Edin.; Archseologia, Lond., 4°, 1814; Coll. N. Y. Hist. 8., Vols. I and II, 1811, 1814. Rent: “ An application from the College of Physicians was made by D" Hewson relative to lowering the rent paid for the apartment they use in the Building of the Society. This business was referred to R. Patterson, Col. Williams & Mr. Vaughan.” Election of two new members: John QG. Biddle; and John Syng Dorsey, M.D., both of Philadelphia. 1814, Nov. 4. (Patterson; Wistar, Duponceau, Wil- liams, Short, Vaughan, R. M. Patterson.) Nov.—Dec. 449 1814. Rent: Committee report, that the rent should not be changed, agreed to. ; Donations : Hist. Reg. U.8., Vol. IIL; Pinkerton’s Atlas, No. 3; Medicina Statica; Hippocratis Aphorismi, 2 Vols., 8°; Cooper’s Emp. Nos. 2, 3; Gummeré’s Surveying. “On the formation of Sphenoidal Sinuses &c,” “ with ele- gant preparations,’ by Dr. Wistar; read and referred to Hewson, Chapman and Dorsey. 1814. Nov. 18. (Williams; Short, Collins, Vaughan, Hewson.) Donations: Arthur’s St. Clair’s campaign in 1791, 8°, 1812; Ames’ works, 8°, 1809; Pike Expeditions in 1807, 8°, 1810; and pamphlets; Lindenau’s Tabule Veneris, 4°, Gothe, 1810; his Tables barometriques, 8°, Goth, 1809; his Versuch, 8°, Goth, 1811; Feburier’s Abeilles, 8°, Paris, 1810; and 6 Vols. of various memoires of the Institute of France. 1814. Dec. 2. (Barton; Wistar, Patterson, Williams, DuPonceau, Hewson, Hare, Haines, Correa, Patterson.) Jefferson’s letter of resignation to R. M. Patterson : MONTICELLO, Nov. 23,714. Sir, I solicited on a former occasion from the American Philosophical Society to retire from the honor of their chair, under a consciousness that distance as well as other circumstances denied me the power of executing the duties of the Station, and that those on whom they devolved were best en- titled to the honors they confer. It was the pleasure of the Society at that time that I should remain in their service, and they have continued since to renew the same marks of their partiality. Of these I have been ever duly sensible, and now beg leave to return my thanks for them with humble gratitude. Still I have never ceased, nor can I cease to feel, that I am holding honors without yielding requital, and justly belonging to others. As the period of election is now therefore approaching, I take. the occasion of begging to be withdrawn from the attention of the Society at their ensuing choice, and to be permitted now to.resign the office of President into their hands, which I hereby do. I shall consider myself sufficiently honored, in remaining a private member of their body, and shall ever avail myself with zeal, of every occasion which may occur of PROC. AMER. PHILOS, SOC, I, XXiX,, PRINTED. MAY 26, 1884, Dec.—Jan, 450 1814—1815. being useful to them, retaining indelibly a profound sense of their past favors. I avail myself—&c. &e. Tu. JEFFERSON. “The Society directed that this letter should be inserted in the Minutes, but they declined taking any particular order on it; thus adopting the same course which was pur- sued, on a similar occasion, in December 1808.” *¢ An account of a case in which one side of the Thorax was dilated while the other was at rest,” by Dr. Wistar; read and referred to Hewson, Barton and Patterson. No communications for the Magellanic Premium. A new Minute book for Transactions, and a new Minute book for Donations, ordered. The books “to be used from the beginning of the approaching year.” 1814. Dec. 16. (Patterson; Williams, Correa, Vaughan, Hewson, Hare, Dorsey, Haines, Curry, Collins, Patterson, Wistar.) Auditing Committee: Collins and Patterson. [All the rest of this volume, blank leaves. | ‘VOLUME MARKED ON THE BACK, 1815-1824. Note on fly-leaf: “The notice of Donations is inserted in a separate Book.” Note on fly-leaf: “Councillors chosen 1814 to serve to January 1817; Thomas Cooper, James Gibson, Edward Pennington, Robert Hare.” Stated Annual Meeting. 1815. Jan’y 6. (Drs. Barton, Collin; Messrs. Patterson, Dua Ponceau, Vaughan and W, P. O. Barton, at organization, at 24 o’c, P. M.; afterwards Hembel, Cloud, Wilson, Bin- ney, Ch. Smith, Gilpin, General Williams, Haines, Staugh- ton, Hare, Patterson, Parke, Rawle, Morgan, Fox, J. G. Biddle, Meredith, Collins, Tilghman, Wylie, Mease, Chaun- cey, Conover, Hewson, Corréa, Dorsey, J. R. Smith = 88.) January. 451 1815, ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Caspar Wistar. Vice-President—R. Patterson, B.S. Barton, Jon. Williams. Secretary—T. C. James, T. T. Hewson, R. M. Patterson, N. Chapman. Councillors—N. Collin, W. Tilghman, A. Ellicott, W. Meredith. Curators—Z. Collins, Jos. Cloud, W. Hembell, Jr. Treasurer—John Vaughan. “ The result of the election was directed to be published in the papers, with notice of the resignation of Thomas Jef- ferson. Adjourned.” [Signed] R. M. Patterson, Secretary. 1815. Jan’y 20. (Wistar; Patterson, Williams, Vaughan, Collins, Barton, Jr., Hembel, Mease, Cloud, Beasley, Hare, Correa, Haines, Patterson, 14.) Letter to Jefferson voted: ‘Sir, ‘The American Philosophical Society, after having, at several periods, withstood your solicitations to be withdrawn from their presidency, have at length, with great reluctance, felt themselves obliged to yield to the de- cided resignation, expressed in your letter of the 23¢ of November last, and have, accordingly, elected Dr. Caspar Wistar to that office. ‘The important connection which has subsisted, for eighteen years, be- tween yourself and the Society, being thus dissolved, the Society avail themselves of the opportunity of expressing to you their warmest thanks for the very valuable services which you have rendered them, and of so- liciting the continuance of the friendly attentions which you have always shown to their interests. ‘«The Society add the expressions of their attachment and respect, and their sincerest wishes for your happiness.’’ * Auditing Committee reported finding in the Treasurer’s hands, January 1, 1815: Noe MONSTA! BOOOUNE i. coke cscassscvccusaseseese aed Wee's en Prunes $66 33 Magellanic Fund....... Seeks era teMeteanesae se res vapsee seee ee 906 54 Rittenhouse Fund eee ee ee eereeee eee eer eer eeeee eereereereeeeeeeeeee 10 30 Total eeete ere eee e eee tee eee eee eee eee eer ereeeneee eeeeeeereererereee $983 17 Feb.—March, 452 1815, “Donations from D"™ Dorsey, CO. W. Short, Rev? T. Alden, N. Y. Soc. Arts, Jon. Williams.” Librarian chosen: J. Vaughan. 1815. Feb’y 3. (Patterson, Wistar, Williams, Barton, _Jr., Vaughan, Gilpin, Haines, Correa, Patterson.) — Donation from Z. Collins. Deposit by Col. Williams: “ A very large & elegant Mili- tary Map of the Vicinity of Philadelphia, made from actual survey, for the Committee of Defence of the City, by Messrs. Strickland, Brooke and Kneass.” 1815. Feb’y 17. (Williams; Vaughan, Smith, Wistar, Currie, Binney, Gibson, Duponceau, Dorsey, Chapman, Meredith, Patterson, J. Biddle, Correa, W. Barton, Haines, N. Biddle, James, Sergeant, Hewson.) Fulton’s model of his Torpedo Boat was deposited by Col. Williams in the Collection of the Society. Report of Board of Officers on classifying members and organizing Standing Committees, was read, and printed copies ordered for distribution among the members. Lead ore from Wythe county, Virginia, from R, E. Ho- bart was referred to Dr. Patterson and Mr, Collins. 1815. March 3. (Wistar; Dr. W. Barton and 15 others.) Brackinridge’s paper reported for publication. Wistar’s paper on the Othenoid bone for publication. Jefferson’s reply was fead : Monricen.o, Feb’y 8, 15. Sin, I am honored with your letter of Jan’y 20, conveying to me the flattering sentiments which the American Philosophical Society have condescended through you to express on my resignation of the office of President, in which they had been pleased so long to continue me. I receive them with equal Sensibility, and gratitude, The motives for withdrawing from a sta- tion, the duties of which could not in my situation be fulfilled, were truly eats Oe eee March, 453 1815. expressed in my letter of Nov. 23. They had been conscientiously felt when, on a former occasion, I asked a like permission, and so continued to be; and I trust it is seen that I have rendered a service in giving an occa- sion for a choice of a successor so eminently meriting the honor, so fully equal to its duties, and in place to perform them. In retaining still the character of a member of the Society Iam gratified by the idea of a con- tinued fellowship with them, and sball never be more so than on occasion of being useful to them. Praying you to present them the homage of my dutiful respects, permit me also to add my obligations to yourself personally for the friendly terms in which you are pleased to make their communication, and accept the as- surance of my great consideration and esteem. Tuos, JEFFERSON. M* Correa read a paper on the Soil of Kentucky. Re- ferred to Dr. Patterson, Chapman, Williams. Donations from Dorsey, Jones, Vaughan. “ Certain heads of division into classes,” proposed by the Board, being read, the subject was postponed to the next meeting. 1815. March 17. (Williams; Vaughan, James, Collin, Biddie, Duponeeau, Chapman, Haines, Gilpin, Patterson, Tilghman, Beasely, Dr. Patterson, Dr. Barton, Seybert, Cor- rea, Currie, Hare and Hewson.) Deposit by Col. Williams: Several drafts of the Fortifica- tions erected for the defence of New York. Donations from J. Vaughan and Dr. W. P. C. Barton. The classification of members into different departments was discussed. ‘The sense of the Society having been taken on the first paragraph, the further consideration of the subject was postponed, in order to introduce the follow- ing resolution : ‘* Resolved, That a Seventh Committee be added to the Six, already es- tablished by the Twelfth Fundamental law, to be denominated ‘the Com- mittee of History, Moral Science, and General Literature.’ ”’ Which was adopted.* . *This was in fact the birth of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. April—May. 454 1815, The report of the Board was again considered, “and the Question being taken it was passed in the negative,.’”’* 1815. April 7. (Mr. Patterson; Vaughan, Dr Patter- son, Dr. W. Barton, Meredith, Haines, Duponceau, Wistar, Morgan, Tilghman, and Mr. Smith, of Lancaster.) Dr. Wistar’s paper on a case of paralyzed Thorax (see Dec. 2, 1814), was reported for publication. Book for enrolling the members of the Standing Commit- tees, reported by the Librarian, ready for use. Historical Committee’s first meeting “ appointed for next Friday evening.” Donations from 8. W. Conrad, R. M. Patterson, M.D., Robt. Mayo, M.D., De Wit [sic] Clinton, Robt. Mills. 1815. April 21. (Wistar; Vaughan, Collins, Currie, Gummere, Haines, Gilpin, Cloud, Duponceau, Patterson, Dr. Patterson, Wylie, Dr. W. Barton, Chapman, Correa.) Correa’s paper on Kentucky Soil reported for publication. Election of six new members: Dr. Sam. Colhoun; John M. Scott; Dr. Jos. Hartshorne; Dr. Jos. Parrish; Chas. J. Ingersoll, Esq ; and Rev. James Gray, D.D.+ Donation from David Hossack. 1815. May 5. (Patterson; Scott, Gray and Hartshorne, and 6 others.) Donations from Vaughan, Chapman, 8. W. Conrad. 1815. May17. “Special meeting to make arrangements for attending the funeral of their late Vice-President Jona- than Williams.” Present, 15 members. Procession appointed for 10 a. M., May 18. * That is, no difference of memborahip has ever been established; so strong has always been the tradition of following the example of the Royal Soclety. tIn lead pencil is written, “ Rey, James Gray, D.D., was elected at this meet- ing and subsequently signed the constitution, F, B.” May—June. 455 1815. Dr. Nat. Chapman appointed “to deliver before the So- ciety in their Hall a Biographical account of their late Vice- President, to be recorded in the manner pointed out by the Resolution of 17 July 1812.” 1815. May 19. (Duponceau; Vaughan, Haines, Parrish, Hembell, Correa, Dr. W. Barton, Colhoun, Dr. Patterson, Morgan, Chapman.) Donation from Mr. Redman Conyngham consisting of “the fragment of an Indian Vase,” found on Buck moun- tain, three miles from Conyngham, Lucerne [sic] county, Pa., “in a cavity that had been entirely closed by an immense rock, and which was lately thrown down the mountain by some unknown convulsion.” Mr. Correa pointed to the marks on the fragment in evi- dence that it had been made inside “a mould of basket work” after the Cherokee fashion. Donations from Duponceau, Chapman, Short. 1815. Junel16. (R. Patterson; Cutbush, Pollock, Gray, Hossack, Scott, and 14 others.) Dr. W. P. C. Barton read a paper on Malaxis Correana ; paper and drawing referred to Correa, Collins and Hossack. “On converting an alternate into a rotatory motion,” by Mr. Croker, of Georgia; referred to Patterson, Gilpin and Hembel. Historical Committee. Certain resolutions passed by the Committee defining the duties and powers were referred to the next meeting. Mr. Conyngham’s communication on the Indian Vase (see May 18), was referred to Wistar, Du Ponceau and Mease. Dr. Wistar’s plan of historical research postponed. Donations from Dr. Barton, Jas. Webster, Dr. Wistar, J. P. Norris, Jos. Reed, J. Vaughan, and Conn. Acad. Arts. (Two large historical collections are mentioned.) July. : 456 1815. 1815. July 21. (Wistar; Colhoun, Sergeant, Meredith, and 12 others.) Mr. Croker’s paper was reported on. His “three projects are very ingenious & plausible; but they have not been tested by any experiment, & their novelty is very doubtful, although they are unquestionably original with the author.” Paper ordered to be preserved on file. “Obs. to determine the Long. of Washington,” by Mr. Lambert; referred to Patterson, Hewson and Colhoun. Historical Commitiee. Resolutions discussed and adopted: ‘* Resolved, That it be the duty of the Committee of History, the Moral Sciences and General Literature, to use their endeavours to form a collec- tion of original documents, such as official and private letters, Indian treaties, ancient records, ancient maps, and such other papers as may be calculated to throw light on the History of the United States, but more particularly of this State, to be preserved among the archives of this So- ciety, for the public benefit. ‘* Resolved, That it be further the duty of the said committee to take such measures as to them shall seem most proper, for the purpose of obtaining from able and intelligent persons in the U. S., but more particu- larly in this State, correct information on matters connected with the his- tory, geography, topography, and antiquities, and statistics of this coun- try. ‘* Resolved, That the said committee may, if they please, extend their inquiries to other parts of the continent and islands of America, and pro- cure the best information in their power relative thereto. ** Resolved, That whenever, in the opinion of the said committee, suffi- cient materials shall have been collected for that purpose, it shall be law- ful for them to select such parts thereof, as they shall think proper, and publish the same in volumes, numbers or in any other form, by subscrip- tion or otherwise, as they shall deem most expedient. Provided always that this Society shall not be in any manner responsible for such publication ; but the same shall be made under the sole responsibility of the committee, or of the members whom they shall appoint to superintend the same ; and Provided also that no expense shall be incurred to this Society, nor shall their funds be in any manner or on any account pledged by the said com- mittee or any of its members without an express order or appropriation regularly made for that purpose in conformity with the tenth article of the fundamental Laws, *' Resoloed, That the said committee shall, from time to time, report their progress to the Society; and at all times when called upon by the Society.’’ —— ee} Aug.—Sept.—Oct. 457 1815. Dr. Wistar’s “ Hints for the best mode of conducting the inquiries of the Historical Committee,” was then “ referred to the Committee with directions to act upon it.” College of Physicians. Letter requesting abatement of rent, read. [No action recorded. | Election of three new members, all of Philadelphia: Joseph Hopkinson, Charles W. Hare, and Joseph P. Norris. Donations from the St. Petersburg Academy, T. Cooper, J. Vaughan. 1815. Aug. 18. (Wistar; and 10 others.) Report on Dr. W. P. C. Barton’s Malaxis, read and adopted. Committee on Lambert’s paper continued. Committee on College of Physicians’ letter continued. Donations from Dr. Wistar, Dav. Hall, Lasteyrie, Jos. Read [sic], Webster, Gregoire, Brackenridge, and R. 8., St. Petersburg. | Mr. Tatham, of Washington, applied through Dr. Mease, for the return of his “ Analysis of Longevity,” presented in 1807. 1815. Sept. 15. (Patterson as Vice-President; and 12 others.) Donations from Cloud, Raguet, Vaughan and Mass. Hist. Soc.; Spee. of Disthene from Chester Co., from Mr. Cloud. Purchase of Prony’s Architecture Hydraulique author- ized. Tatham’s application renewed, and the Librarian au- thorized to deliver it for perusal provided it be returned in a month. ~ 1815. Oct.6. (Wistar; Mr. Patterson, Du Pont de Ne- mours, Irenée Du Pont, Duponceau, Binney, Pollock, Vaughan, Izard, Gummeré, Nicholls, Mease, Morgan, Beas- Oct.—Nov. 458 1815. ley, Sergeant, Hopkinson, Briggs, Hewson, Seybert, W. P. C. Barton, Colhoun, Patterson ; 22.) Donations from Acad. St. Petersburg, Mellish, Hecke- welder, Vaughan, Wistar; and (with a letter) from Adrien G. Camper, of Franchin, Friesland. “On the English words County and Commonwealth,” by Mr. Dupont de Nemours; read and referred to Duponceau, Binney and Hopkinson. Clock in the front of the Society’s Hall. Mease and Nicholls, appointed a Committee to report “a plan for its future man- agement.” Historical Committee’s regular meetings fixed for each Monday following a regular meeting of the Society. 1815. Oct. 20. (Wistar; and 18 others.) The Clock would be kept in order by Mr. Parker gratis, until further report. Donations from Mass. Hist. 8., and Jas. MeMurtrie. 1815. Nov. 8. (Collin; Meredith, Gibson, Collins, Mor- gan, Short, Nicholls, Barton, Jr., Vaughan, R. M. Patter- son.) Donation from Jos, Reed, Esq. “Ona method of finding by addition alone, the sum of the products of any number of factors,” by Jas. Austin ; read and referred to R. M. Patterson, Hassler, Gummeré. 1815. Nov. 17. (Patterson ; Collin, Abercrombie, Iall, Seybert, Currie, Colhoun, Gibson, Wharton, Hare, Dupon- ceau, Hassler, Parrish, Vaughan, R. M. Patterson.) Donation from E. Kimber and J. Vaughan. Historical Documents at Harrisburg. A letter from R. Conyngham urged the Society to give its attention to this “ very valuable collection.” Referred to the Hist. Com- mittee, Py, Dec,—Jan. 459 : 1815—1816. 1815. Dec. 1. (Wistar; R. Patterson, J. Gilpin, T. Gil- pin, Morgan, Hassler, Currie, Hembel, Barton, Jr., Hewson, Cutbush, Colhoun, R. M. Patterson, Vaughan, Nicholls, In- gersoll.) No papers for the Magellanic Premium. Donation from B. 8. Barton. Librarian directed to import Thomson’s Annals of Phi- losophy from the commencement and to take it regularly. 1815. Dec. 15. (Patterson; and 14 others.) An abstract of the paper by Jas. Austin, of Lycoming county, Pa., was reported and adopted. Historical Committee reported its organization: W. Tilgh- man, Chairman ; P. 8. Duponceau, Corresponding Secretary ; J. Vaughan, Recording Secretary; a Book of Minutes; several meetings; and extensive correspondence. Clock in front of the Hall to be kept in order by Mr. Parker, so that “the Publick may confide in it as a correct regulator of time.” Donations from G. Graberg di Hemso, Abbé Gregoire, D. de Nemours, Veter. Soc., Copenhagen E. Viborg, Sec’y, and F. R. Hassler. “On cramp,” by Dupont de Nemours, was referred to Hewson, James, Barton, Jr. “On the genus Bartonia,” by B. 8. Barton; referred to W. Barton, Collins, Correa. Historical Committee allowed to change from Monday to Wednesday. Auditing Committee: Haines and Colhoun. 1816. Jan’y 5. (13 present.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Caspar Wistar. Vice-Presidents—Robt. Patterson, W. Tilghman, P. 8. Duponceau. Jan.—Feb. : 460 1816. Secretaries—T. C. James, N. Chapman, T. T. Hewson, R. M. Patterson. . Councillors—W. White, Hor. Binney, J. Sergeant, W. Rawle. Curators—Z. Collins, Jas. Cloud, 8. Colhoun. Treasurer—J. Vaughan. 1816. Jan’y 19. (Wistar; Messrs. Patterson, Duponceau, Cutbush, Nichola, Josh. Gilpin, T. Gilpin, Cooper, Gibson, Rawle, Haines, Collins, Vaughan, Corréa, J. R. Smith, Drs. Collin, Seybert, Barton, Mease, Bolman, Currie, Beasley, Allison, Colhoun, Patterson, Chapman, Parrish, 27.) Donations from Lond. R. 8., Hort. S. and 8. Arts; Jos. Reed, McMahon, B. D. Warden, Michaux, Hodge and Dear- born. “On the head bones of an animal found at Big Bone Lick by Gen. Clark,” by Dr. Wistar, was referred to Col- lins, Corréa and Mease. ' “On Animal Heat” (criticising Ellis of Edinburgh), by Dr. Currie; was referred to Seybert, Wistar and Cutbush. “Early Obs. on the Delaware climate, from Swedish records,” by Dr. Collin; was referred to Duponcean, Tilgh- man and Wistar. Librarian elected: J. Vaughan. Election of two new members: Gerhard Troost, of Mary- land, and Jos. Reed. 1816. Feb’y 2. (Wistar; and 12 others.) Dupont’s paper; report read and adopted. “ Natural & Statistical view of Cincinnati,” by Dr. Dan. Drake, sent with a letter from Jefferson. Thanks voted to Mr. Sergeant for his zeal in obtaining Congressional documents. Election to membership: Resolutions offered and referred to the Board of Officers :— 1, ‘‘That no person be admitted as a candidate for election into this So- i — i oe er aks? oe Sve if Feb.—March. 461 1816, ciety, unless the Society shall have an opportunity of judging of his merits, either by a written communication made to them, or by some printed pro- duction known to the publick.”’ 2. “That it be required of those who propose any candidate to accom- pany the proposal by a written reference to the papers or works on which his claims are founded.” Extra Magellanic Premium: Resolution offered and re- ferred to the Board :— ‘‘That the views of the Society relative to the extra-Magellanic fund, be extended so as to embrace the distribution or presentation of the pre- miums arising therefrom to the inventors or improvers of science generally, Medicine, Surgery or the Useful Arts.”’ 1816. Feb’y 16. (Duponceau; and 16 others.) Resolution proposed by Mr. Corréa at the last meeting [sic], was reported approved by the Board. Donations from J. D. Farrer, La Fon and H. G. Spafford, of Albany, with a letter. College of Physicians’ rent: Committee reported. Report adopted. [No explanation given. | Dr. Collin’s paper: Report ordered to lie over. Dr. Wistar’s description of the “ Osseous fragment from Big Bone Lick, presented by Mr. Jefferson,” was read and referred to Corréa, Collins and Hewson. | “On the Geological formation of the Natural Bridge in Virginia,” by Mr. Gilmer, of Va., was read and referred to Collins, Cooper and Hare. 1816. Marchi. (Wistar; and 12 others.) Extra-Magellanic Premium: The Board reported recom- mending an alteration of the terms so “as to leave to the discretion of the Society the amount of any premium to be given, instead of confining it between 20 & 45 Dollars.” Re- port ordered to lie over. List of subjects on which papers should be invited for the Magellanic Premium, reported by the Board and: laid over. Mr. Gilmer’s paper reported for publication. March—April. 462 ; 1816. Dr. Barton’s paper, on Bartonia (Dec. 15, 1815,): Com- mittee requested to report at the next meeting. . Donations from G. Clymer, Duponceau, Vaughan. Corréa’s resolution postponed to next meeting. 1816. March 15. (Tilghman; and 27 others.) Dr. Barton’s paper: Committee’s report adopted. Donations from G. Clymer, T. H. Palmer, Vaughan, De Silver, Duponcean, Todd, Milner, Jos. Reed. “ A new method of investigating Conic Sections,” by Dr. Patterson, was read and withdrawn by the author for com- pletion. Extra-Magellanic Premium: Recommendation of the Board of Officers adopted. Magellanic Premium: Discussion of the list of subjects postponed. Qualifications of candidates for membership: Discussion postponed. 1816. April 5. (Duponceau; and 24 others.) Dr. Currie was permitted to withdraw his paper of Janu- uary 19th. Donations from F. Nicholls, D. B. Warden, Latour, Vaughan, T. Astley, P. Beauvois, Gregoire, Correa de Serra, Earle, W. Meade, and the State of Pennsylvania. Magellanic list of subjects: Report of the Board adopted. Extra-Magellanic report of the Board amended and adopted. Qualification of candidate for membership: Resolution passed amended thus: “' Resolwed, That every nomination of a new member shall be made in the form of an open letter addressed to the President of the Society and signed by two members at least. ‘The letter shall state, in specific terms, the qualifications of the candi- date; by what work or discovery he is known to the world as a man of literature or science ; what valuable communication or communications April—May. 463 1816. he has made to this or any other learned Society ; or what other substan- tial merits entitle him to membership. ‘* Resolved, also, That the names of the candidates and of those who have proposed them shall be read at every meeting, immediately after verbal communications.”’ 1816. April 19. (R. Patterson; and 22 others.) Auditing Committee’s report was read and accepted. Donations from T. Forster, R. Haines, Graham, DuPon- ceau, Mrs. Barton, and W. Darby. “ Cursory Obs. on the Art of making Iron and Steel from native ores of the U.&.,” by Horatio Gates Spafford, was read in part. Extra-Magellanic resolution of April 5th reconsidered and amended, and again passed. Subjects for both premiums ordered to be published by the Librarian. 1816. May 8. (Wistar; and 16 others.) Donations from T. Bradford, Hopkinson, Humphreys, Vaughan, City Commissioners, London Society of Arts, &c. * Analysis of the blue iron earth of N. Jersey,” by Dr. Cooper, was read and referred to Collins, Hare and Patter- son. The reading of Mr. Spafford’s paper was finished, and it was referred to Cooper, Cloud and Hembel. Transactions: Patterson and Duponceau a Committee “ to report what materials for the formation of a volume are in the possession of the Society, and what probability there is that a volume can appear during the present year.” 1816. May17. (Wistar; and 11 others.) Spafford’s paper: Committee reported that it required further confirmation and illustration. Adopted. Donations from Cooper, Ferrer, Pitkin, Coxe, J. D. Coxe, June. 464 ' 1816. Graydon, Danby, Drake, Mansfield, and the Academies at Stockholm and Turin. “On vanishing fractions,” by Mr. Mansfield; referred to Hassler, Patterson and Dr. Patterson. Observatory: R. Patterson, R. M. Patterson and Mr. Hass- ler were appointed a Committee “to examine whether the centre-house * formerly occupied by the machinery for sup- plying the city with water, be proper for an astronomical observatory, as preparatory to an application to be made by the Society for procuring it for that purpose.” Linnaean Society: Permission was granted them ‘to hold their meetings in the room adjoining that in which the Society sits, now occupied by the College of Physicians,” pending the consideration of their request. Botanical Garden: Rawle, Gibson and Duponceau ap- pointed a Committee “ to enquire and report upon the pro- priety of petitioning the Corporation of this City to appro- priate the Potter’s Field + for a botanical garden, under the direction of the Trustees of University.” 1816. June 21. (R. Patterson; and 16 others.) Dr. Cooper’s paper was reported for publication. Observatory: Committee reported that the position of the centre-house “ was extremely well calculated for the desired purpose, and moreover the only one in the city that was so; and that all the alterations .... required. ... might be made at a moderate expense.” | Vaughan, Patterson, Sergeant, Collins and Duponceau were then appointed a Committee “ to apply to the Corpora- tion for the use of the building,” or a part of it. Donations from W. Darby, J. J. Middleton, Dr. L, Valen- tine, DuPonceau, Vaughan, Hopkinson, Dr. 8. Miller, D. B. Warden, Carlo Botta and David Parrish, “ who also deposited a valuable collection of Ancient Medals and coins... . for safe keeping, subject to his order and to... . instruction given to the Librarian,” * Broad and Market streets. + The Potter's Field was the plot of ground at Sixth and Walnut streets, now known aa the Washington Square, July—Aug.—Sept. 465 1816. Proposed improvements in calculating surveys, by Mr. Austin, of Northumberland, was read and referred to Col- houn, Patterson and Hassler. Linnaean Society’s request :— ‘« Resolwed, That it is inconsistent with the interest and views of the A. P. §., in the present state of their collection of Books and Minerals, &c , to grant any new privilege to any other Societies of making use of the rooms in the tenure of this Society.” 1816. Ju/y 19. (Duponceau ; Corréa, Nicholls, Seybert, Vaughan, Morgan, Mease, Gibson, Ourry [sic], N. Biddle, 10.) Observatory: Committee on Centre-square [sic] building was to meet a joint Committee of City Councils. Commit- tee continued, and “authorized to take the measures neces- sary to ensure the success of the application.” Donations from Messrs. Short, Webster, Roberts, Spafford, Bennet, Sully, and the Royal and Antiquarian Societies, London. Mr. Spafford was permitted to have his paper on Iron re- turned to him. Lewis Kunits’ letter was read, “ asking a premium for his method of multiplying leeches, stating that his father was the first to employ the American leech, and that he had spent much time in maturing his method of propagating them in his house in Philadelphia.” Referred to Board of Officers. 1816. Aug. 16. (Patterson; Duponceau, Izard, Collins, Colhoun, Vaughan, Patterson, Dr. Patterson, 8.) Donations from Jos. Read, London Agricultural Society, and Rotterdam Philosophical Society. 1816. Sept. 20. (Duponceau; Patterson, Vaughan, Col- lins, Biddle, Barnwell, Nicholls, Haines, Currie, Hewson, Colhoun, Patterson, 12.) PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. XXX. PRINTED JUNE 4, 1884. Oct.—Nov. 466 1816. Donations from Messrs. Dunn, Jos. Engles, Vaughan, Du- ponceau, London Geological Society and New York Histori- cal Society. Henry’s Chemistry, 7th English edition, imported by the Librarian, was bought by the Society. A copy of the Transactions was ordered to be sent to the Mass. Antiquarian Society. 1816. Oct. 4. (Wistar; Patterson, DuPonceau, General Pinckney, Vaughan, Short, Corréa, Collins, Colhoun, Cloud, Barnwell, Nicholls, Gummeré, Mease, Hembel, Hewson, Pol- lock, Patterson, 18.) Committee on Transactions reported progress. Donations from Vaughan, Camper, Ronaldson and London Royal Society. “Description of Ancient Fortification near Lexington, Ky.,” by W. C. W. Short, was referred to Patterson, Corréa and DuPonceau. “ Height of the Mountains in Virginia.” Dr. Hewson was directed to obtain information of the late Gen. Williams’ observations. 1816. Oct. 18. (Patterson; and 21 others.) Short’s paper was reported for publication. Donations from Delaplaine, Good, Hosack, Vaughan, Rob- ertson. “ A plan for calculating surd decimal fractions,’’ was re- ferred to Patterson and Patterson. Election of four new members: Rev. Abiel Holmes, D.D., Cambridge, Mass. ; Isaac Thomas, Worcester, Mass., Pres’t Antiq. 8.; Carlo Botta; Jared Mansfield, Prof. N. Phil., U. 8. M. A., West Point. 1816. Nov.1. (Wistar; and 9 others.) Donation from Mr, Pennington. Nov.—Dec. 467 1816. “On an improved Piston,” by P. A. Browne, was referred to Colhoun, Patterson and Allison. “ On the Natural History of the Rattlesnake and Horned Snake,” by Dr. Collin, was referred to Hewson, Wistar and James. 1816. Nov. 15. (DuPonceau; and 15 others.) Mansfield’s paper reported for publication. Committee on “Surd Dec. Fractions” reported adversely. Donations from Ferber, R. Walsh, Jr., Astley and Vaughan. “Complete Solution of Rittenhouse’s Problem (Trans., Vol. IIL),” in a letter from Eugenius Nulty, was referred to Patterson, Patterson and J. Biddle. Set of Trans. to be sent to the Lit. and P. S., New York. M. Le Sueur exhibited drawings of fishes found in the lakes and rivers of the United States. Thanks voted. 1816. Dec. 6. (Tilghman; and 14 others.) Board of Officers reported the following resolutions, which were referred to the next meeting : ‘* That it be recommended . . . . to publish the Laws... . . for insti- tuting the Historical Com. and other Laws made since the publication of the Laws in 1814. “That it be recommended .. . . to raise the annual contribution of the Resident Members from two to five dollars per annum.”’ Dr. Barton’s proposal (May 7, 1813) relative to the size of the volume, was read by Mr. Vaughan for consideration at the next meeting. Nulty’s paper reported for publication. “ A Grammar of the language of the Lenni Lenapi (Dela- ware) Indians, translated from the German MS. of David Zeisberger, and presented to the Society by P. S. DuPon- ceau,” was received with a vote of thanks, and referred to Wistar, Cooper and Collins. Dec.—Jan. 468 _ 1816—1817. Bust of Turgot, presented by Dupont de Nemours. Thanks voted. Donations from Josh. Gilpin, Melish, R. Rush, Mrs. Bar- ton, J. Utzschneider, DuPonceay and Nicholls. 1816. Dec. 20. (Patterson; and 15 others.) Donations from Vaughan, Camper, Michaux, Sully, War- den. Transactions : Dr. Barton’s proposal to repeal Art. V, Sec. 5, of the By-Laws, was considered, and it was resolved to repeal a part of it, so as to make the size 4°. Resolved, That the By-Laws be printed as recommended by the B. of O., ‘together with the most important By-Laws ‘and Proceedings of the Hist. Com., which that Com. shall deem necessary. To match those printed in 1814. Resolved, That the annual contribution shall be $5.00. No communications for the Magellanic Premium. Auditing Committee, Haines and Colhoun. 1817. Jan’y 8. (R. Patterson, DuPonceau, Hembel, Col- lin, Vaughn [sic], Hall, Stoughton, Currie, Chapman, Haines.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Caspar Wistar. Vice-Presidents—Patterson, Tilghman, DuPonceau. Secretaries—James, R. M. Patterson, Dorsey, W. P. C. Barton. Councillors—Cooper, Gibson, Chapman, Colhoun. Councillor for one year—W. Hembel, Jr. Curators—Collins, Cloud, Hewson. Treasurer—V aughn [sic]. 1817. Jan’y 17. (Duponceau; and 19 others.) Donations from Henning and Meredith. Vaughan [sic] and Patterson appointed a Committee to receive proposals for leasing the vacant rooms of the Society. Feb.—March, 469 1817. Funeral of Mr. Dallas: Procession from the Hall fixed at 3p. M., Jan. 18. Election of six new members: Dr. Wm. Meade; M. Leseur, of Paris; M. Delametrie, of Paris; Mr. Deluse; Dr. John ©. Otto, and Richard Rush, Esq. 1817. Feb’y 7. (Wistar; Otto, Lesuer, Hall and 20 others.) P. A. Browne’s paper (Nov. 1, 1816) was reported for publication, and re-committed for further information. Donations from Bigelow, Gorham, T. C. James, and Dr. Meade (with illustrative remarks on the specimens). Leasing the unoccupied rooms: Proposals from Mr. Sally, the Atheneum, and Dr. Cooper. Mr. Sully’s proposition was acceded to. Lease to be prepared by the Committee, plus Duponceau. 1817. Feb’y 21. (Wistar; James, Colhoun, Seybert, Hall, Nichols [sic], Vaughan, Haines, 8.) Donations from W. ©. Poulteney, T. Desilver, and M* Ramirez. “The German Mint Weights were deposited in the So- ciety by Mr. Vaughan.” Ramirez’s Eulogium on Dr. Valli was given to Mr. Hall to translate and publish in the Port Folio. “On the Gout,” by Dr. Cooper, was referred to James and Sey bert. 1817. March 7. (Patterson; Wistar, Duponceau, Beas- ley, Colhoun, Hall, Mease, Patterson, Nichols, Barnwell, Chapman, Parrish.) Donations from Duponceau, Miss Patterson, and P. Cleve- land. A communication on the subject of Mr. Duponceau’s do- nation was referred to Duponceau, Corréa and Cooper. March—April—May. 470 1817. Communication from Stephen H. Long was referred to Beasley, Colhoun and Duponceau. 1817. March 21. (Wistar; Beesley [sic], Rawle, and 11 others.) Ramirez’s Eulogium on Valli, translated by Mr. Hall, was read and ordered for publication. 1817. April 4. DuPonceau, Otto, Dorsey, and 16 others.) Donations from T. Dobson, De Tracy, and Ab. Small. “On the nourishment of the feetus,” by Dr. Chapman, was referred to Wistar, Hewson and Dorsey. 1817. April 18. (Patterson; and 15 others.) Report of Committee on P. A. Browne’s paper accepted. Donations from Gen. Williams, R. Sullivan, Dr. John Bell, Dr. Meigs, T. Say, A. Holmes. “On Bacon’s System of Philosophy,” by the Rev. Dr. Beasley, was referred to Wistar, Duponceau and Corréa. “ Bar. and Met. Obs. in Peru,” by 8. Curson, was referred to Wistar, Patterson and Dorsey. Election of a new member: Edward Troughton, Esq., of London. 1817. May 2. Wistar; LeSueur [sic], N. Biddle, Mor- gan, and 15 others.) Donations from J. E. Hall, D. B. Warden, Agricultural Society of Caen. “On a large wen successfully extirpated,” by Dr. Dorsey, was referred to Hewson, Barton and Patterson, “ Remarks on the Organic Vegetable remains discovered in Fossils, by Rev. Mr. Steinhauer,” was partly read by Mr. Vaughan, and referred (to save time) to Collins, Maclure and Oooper. May. 471 1817, Pictet, of Geneva, proposed exchanges. Referred to Hall, Beesley [sic] and Patterson, Jun. “Several miscellaneous transactions being finished, not deemed sufficiently important to be inserted in the minutes, the Society adjourned. [Signed] J. 8. Dorsey, Sec.” 1817. May 16. (Duponceau; Ingersoll, Hall, Otto, Le- Sueur, and 10 others.) Steinhauer’s paper reported for publication. Donations from Ramirez, Hall, Vaughan, Prof. Ebeling, Roberts Vaux, Rev. R. Patterson. “On the Geology of the U.8.,” by W. McClure [sic], was read by Mr. Vaughan, it being an enlargement of the mem- oir read Jan. 20, 1809, “ with the result of eight years ad- ditional observations.” Referred to Wistar, Collins and Cooper. Society to meet on Thursday, May 22, “to facilitate the publication of the Volume.” New Series: Proposition that the new Volume (7th) should be published as Vol. I, N. 8., “to enable the printer the more readily to dispose of it; as he alleges that, as the preceding Volumes are several of them out of print, he could not readily dispose of a single volume which should appear to belong to the Old Series.” Isaiah Thomas, of Worcester, sent $10, admission fee. 1817. May 22. Special Meeting. (Wistar; Patterson, Du- Ponceau, Rawle, Peale, Barnwell, Hewson, Chapman,Colhoun, Parrish, Hembel, Collins, Seybert, Haines, Ingersoll, Patter- son, LeSueur, Hall, Barton, Biddle, 20.) ~ McClure’s memoir reported for publication. “ Essay on English Phonology,” by DuVonceau, was re- ferred to Rawle, Ingersoll and Colhoun. * On the Climate of New Orleans,” by Dr. Barnwell; re- ferred to Parrish, Hewson and Patterson. Vol. VII ordered to be published as Vol. I, N. 8. Jane—July. 472 1817. 1817. June 20. (Patterson ; Corréa, and 14 others.) DuPonceau’s paper reported for publication. Dorsey’s paper reported for publication. Donations from Warden, Monteiro, Collins, Short, Astley, Dobson, and Matthew C. Rawlston. “ Directions for . ... finding the Lat. and Long. with- out the aid of any instrument except a good common watch, and such other apparatus as any person may readily procure or even make for himself,’ by Mr. Patterson; read and re- ferred to Beasley, Dr. Patterson and Gummeré. “A new process of bleaching,” was described by Prof. Cooper, and referred to Dorsey, Dr. Patterson and Cutbush. ** Experiments to ascertain the degree of expansion of iron and brass by heat,” by Mr. Hassler, was referred to Dr. Pat- terson, Vaughan and Jno. Biddle. Supplement to Barnwall’s paper, referred to the same Committee. Models of crystals, offered to the Society, in the hands of Dr. Coxe; purchase authorized. 1817. July 18. (Wistar; Patterson, Duponceau, Collin, Vaughan, Colhoun, Beasley, Morgan, Hare, Currie, Collins, Patterson, Parrish, Rawle, Chapman, Barton, Scott, 17.) Hassler’s paper reported for publication. Cooper’s paper reported for publication. Patterson’s paper reported for publication. Librarian reported the purchase of [blank] models of crystals at [blank] cost. Donations from Bishop White and Danl. Parker, of Wash- ington, viz.: “The Original Journal in MS. of Wm. Dun- bar and Geo. Hunter, up the Washita, to the Hot Springs, and up the Red River, in 1804, by order of the Government ; and the First Part of Pike’s Journal to the sources of the Mississippi in 1805.” Astronomical Observations at Washington to ascertain its latitude and longitude, by W. Lambert, read and referred Aug.—Sept.—Oct. 473 1817. to Patterson, Patterson and Vaughan, “ with power to take order.” ‘On the connection of Science with the rise and fall of Empires,” by Dr. Colhoun; read in part, and referred to Rawle, Hare and Beasley, for “a detailed report.” Election of 5 new members: J. P. Frank, of Vienna; Jos. Baron von Sonnenfels, Vienna; Jos, Hammer, Vienna ; Wm. Gaston, N. Car.; C. F. Mercer, Va. 1817. Aug. 15. (Patterson; Correa, Hare, Collin, Pat- terson, Barton, LeSueur, Currie, Dorsey, Rawle, Otto, 11.) Donations from Mr. Darby, L. Valentine, of Nancy, Ade- lung of St. Pet.; C. A. Busby, C. J. Ingersol. Deposited by Mr. Darby: Rozier’s Cours d’ Agriculture, Vols. I, to VII. 1817. Sept. 19. (Wistar; and 9 other.) Donations from Parker of Washington, Nulty and Jos. Engles. Deposited by J. Biddle, 15 Volumes 4° and 8° [the list being given]. * Description and use of a simple appendage to the Reflect- _ ing Sector, &c.,” by Mr. Patterson, was read and referred to Dorsey, Gummeré and Dr. Patterson, with power to take _ order. “ A new theory of the world,” by Jos. White, of the State of New York, was referred to Patterson, Collins and Morgan. “ Met. Obs. at Muskingum,” kept by Heckewelder, was referred to Patterson, Collins and Patterson. 1817. Oct. 3. (Wistar; Allison, Izard, LeSueur, and 8 others.) White’s paper was reported adversely. Chapman’s paper was reported for publication. Donations from Astley, Dobson, and Vaughan. Oct.—Nov. 474 1817. 1817. Oct. 17. (Patterson; Vanderkemp, Hare, Short, and 12 others.) Colhoun’s paper: Abstract reported and paper eulogized, but “the subject was treated with too much length and de- tail to allow its insertion in the Transactions.” Collin’s paper on Delaware Climate was reported for pub- lication. Donations from Levitt Harris, Gotthelf Fisher, Morrison, of Canton; Wilcox, Warden, Dr. Barton, Delaplaine, Phys- ick, Webster, Carey, and the Institute of France. “ Description and use of a very simple instrument for setting up Sun-dials, &.,” by Mr. Patterson, was referred to Gummeré, Dr. Patterson and Vaughan, with power. New species of North American fishes, by LeSueur, was referred to Hewson, Wistar and Dr. Patterson. Election of seven new members: Rev. J. 8. Vater, D.D., R. Lib., Prussia; Eugenius Nulty, Un. Pa.; T. Say; Geo. Ord; T. Nuttall; L. Schweidnitz [sic], N. Car.; H. Stein- haur, Bethlehem, Pa. 1817. Nov. 7. (Wistar; Vanderkemp, Corréa, LeSueur, Say, Nulty, Pollok [sic], Ord, Moore, Nuttall, Izard, and 17 other more regularly attending members.) LeSueur’s paper on Acipenser and Petromyzon was report- ed for publication. Patterson’s paper (on Sun-dials) reported for publication. Donations from M. C. Ralston, Chapinau, Collins, Bige- low, Jas. Webster, C. Mulvey. And for the cabinet from Dorsey, Sol. W. Conrad, and Corréa “Research concerning the mean Diameter of the Earth,” by R. Adrain, of New York, was referred to Patterson, Nulty and Patterson, with power. “ Monograph of the genus Cicindella,” by 'T. Say, was re- ferred to LeSueur, Nuttall and Collins. “ Geological Account of the Ohio Valley,” by Dan. Drake, of Cincinnati, was referred to Nuttall, Collins and McClure. Nov.—Deec, ; 475 1817. “Improvements in the Ship-pump,” formerly communi- cated, was now referred to Nulty, Dr. Patterson and Haines. Committee on Preface to Vol. I, N. 8.: Duponceau, Tilgh- man, Patterson. . 1817. Nov. 21. (DuPonceau; Nulty, Nuttall, Ord, Dick- erson, and 12 others.) Patterson’s paper (Ship-pumps) reported for publication: Adrain’s paper was reported for publication. Say’s monograph was reported for publication. Donations from Wistar, Chamberlain, J. Stackhouse, Rawle, Harris, B. and F. Bible S.; Lond. R. 8.; Geol. 8.; Hort. 8. MS. Journals: “Mr. Jefferson sent for the Historical class, some of the MS. journals ot Lewis & Clarke, with orders from Gen. Clarke, upon his representative for the remainder of what had been in his possession.” Donations for the Cabinet, from Harris, Rawle and Cham- bers. *¢ On Fossil Shells found near Chambersburg, Pa.,” &c., in a letter from Geo. Chambers, was referred to Collins, Wistar and LeSueur. 1817. Dec. 5. (DuPonceau; Wistar, Patterson, James, Parrish, Otto, Hartshorne, Collin, Beasley [sic], Barton, Haines, Barnwell, Vaughan.) Donations from Carey & Son, and Vaughan. Appendix to Patterson’s paper on the Ship-pump referred. No applications for the Magellanic Premium. 1817. Dec. 19. (Patterson; Nulty and 10 others.) Patterson’s Appendix reported for publication. Donations from Patterson, Engles, Dr. Barton, Penning- ton, Dr. Patterson, Vaughan. (Here follow two and a half blank pages.) January. 476 1818. 1818. Jan’y 2. (R. Patterson, Duponceau, Beasley, Col- lin, R. M. Patterson, Nulty, Haines, Collins, Pennington, Meredith, Rawle, C. J. Ingersoll, Vaughan, Barnwell.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—W istar. | Vice-Presidents—R. Patterson, Tilghman, DuPonceau. Secretaries—T. C. James, R. M. Patterson, Dorsey, W. P. C. Barton. Councillors—Jefferson, McClure, Collin, Meredith. Curators—Collins, Cloud, Hewson. Treasurer—V aughan. 1818. Jan’y 9. Special Meeting. (Wistar; R. Patterson, DuPonceau, Collin, Hall, Currie, Haines, Nulty, Beasley, R. M. Patterson, LeSueur, Vaughan.) Vaughan reported an Ordinance of City Councils, grant- ing the use of the “ Centre-square building” as an Observa- tory :— Secrion 1st.—Be it ordained and enacted by the citizens of Philadelphia, in Select and Common Councils assembled, That the City Commissioners shall, from and immediately after the passing of this Ordinance, demise and let to the American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia for promoting useful knowledge, for and during the term of seven years from the execution of said lease, for the yearly sum or rent of one dollar, to be paid at the end and expiration of each and every year, and [sic] hereinafter mentioned parts of the building at the Centre-square known by the name of Centre Engine-house, to be used by the said Society as an Astronomi- cal Observatory, that is to say, the south-east and south-west rooms on the basement story; together with the use of the passage between the said rooms: so much of the circular part of the said building as is above the basement story, and the roof of the said story. Section 2nv.—And be it further ordained and enacted, That in order that the before mentioned parts of the said building may be rendered suit- able for the purposes aforesaid, it shall and may be lawful to and for the said Philosophical Society at the proper cost and charge of the same, to make and cause to be made, the hereinafter described alterations in the parts of the said building, to be so as aforesaid demised and let to the said Society ; that is to say: They may remove and take away any part, or the whole of the arch forming the ceiling of the south-west room in the basement story of the said building, and make and construct in the said January. 477 1818. room a stairway leading to the roof of said story ; also to make and con- struct and build upon said roof a flat terrace roof, provided the same shall not be raised higher than the top of the lowest part of the parapet wall, as the same now is, and also to make, form and construct in the circular part of the said building a floor, which shall be upon a level, or as nearly so as may be, with the before mentioned terrace roof. Provided always—That the said alterations or any of them shall not, in any manner whatever, change the present external appearance of the said Centre-house, and also that the demised parts of the same shall, during the term for which they shall be in the occupancy of the said Society, to be kept and maintained in repair at the proper cost and charge of said Society. Enacted into an Ordinance. Wistar, R. Patterson, Tilghman, DuPonceau, R. M. Pat- terson and Vaughan were appointed a Committee with powers: 1. To execute the lease; 2. To apply to Govern- ment for a loan of instruments; 8. To apply to Legislature for an appropriation. Thanks to City Councils were voted. * An abstract of Bills of Mortality of Philadelphia, from 1809 to 1816,” by J. Vaughan, were read and ordered for publication. Committee on Publishing the Hist. Com. Volume report- ed its contents and that it was in press. Obituary notices of deceased members were ordered to be added by the Historical Committee. 1818. Jan’y 16. (Tilghman; and 17 others.) Donations from Jas. Webster, Dr. Barton, Hunter, Coxe, Warden. Jas. Griberg di Hemso’s letter from Tangiers, Nov. 10, 1817, describing the use of Holcus bicolor, common sorghum, by the Moors, as food and fodder, with his and Consul Simp- son’s experiments on it, on the Lancaster Co. plan, and rec- ommending its cultivation in the United States was read. Election of a new member: F. von Adelung. Election of Librarian: J. Vaughan. ~ Jan.—Feb. 478 1818. 1818. Jan’y 23. Joint-meeting of the Society and Pro- fessors of the University, on occasion of the death of Dr. Caspar Wistar. Procession from the Hall appointed for Monday, Jan. 26, to attend the funeral. [Then follow data for an obituary.] 1818. Jan?y 28. Special Meeting. (Present, Mr. Patter- son, V.-P., in the chair, and an unusually great number of members.’’) Chief Justice Tilghman unanimously appointed to deliver an Eulogium on Dr. Wistar. 1818. Feb’y 6. (Patterson ; and 10 others.) Donations for the Cabinet from J. C. Montgomery and Isaac Lea. Donations for the Library from T. Dobson & Son, J. Hall, and Dr. Jas. P. Wilson. 1818. Feb’y 20. (Patterson; and 11 others.) Muhlenberg’s Herbarium costing “ upwards of 500 dol- lars,’ was received as a donation to the Society, “ under terms hereafter to be made known,” from Collins, Chapman, Dorsey, Poilok, James, Short, Tilghman, Vaughan, C. Wis- tar. [The names of N. Biddle, H. Binney and C. Chauncey appear faintly preceding the others, and seem to have been erased. | : Buffon’s Natural History, in 127 Vols., was received as a donation from Biddle, Binney, Chauncey, Collins, Corréa de Serra, J. R. Coxe, Meredith, R. M. Patterson, Pollok, Sergeant, Short, Rawle, Tilghman and Wistar. Other donations for the Library from Meigs, Thackara, Webster, W. Franklin, Dashkoff, Delaplaine, Warden, Nan- erede, Vaughan, Royal Society, Gottingen ; 8. Antiq., Lon- don, and Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia. Marca. 479 1818, Jefferson’s acceptance of membership in the Council was read as follows :— Monrice..o, Feb. 15, 18. DEAR Srr, I have to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of Jan. 23, informing me that the Am. Philosophical Society have done me the honor of naming me one of the Counsellors of that institution. If, at this distance, I can be useful to the Society, I ask only the occasion of proving to them my readiness and zeal; and I beg the favor of you, Sir, to be the channel of conveying to them my renewed thanks for this and all other marks of their favor, for which I have so long and so often been indebted to them. ‘To these permit me to add sincere condolences on the loss they have sus- tained in the death of our president, whose character was an honor to our Society, and his science precious to our country. I tender to yourself, Sir, the assurance of my great esteem and respect. [Signed] Tu. JEFFERSON. Docr. R. M. Parrerson. The Athenzeum and Mr. Sully: Letters were read “ pray- ing the Society to accede to an arrangement... . accom- ~modating the Athenzeum with certain rooms . . . . now in the possession of Mr. Sully.” Referred to Patterson, Col- houn and Barton. Tilghman’s Eulogium on Wistar fixed (by him) for March 2d. Committee of Arrangements appointed: Vaughan, Pat- terson, Collins. 1818. March 6. (DuPonceau; R. Patterson, Josh. Gil- pin, T. Gilpin, Collins, Hewson, LeSueur, Colhoun, Currie, Barton, Hall, Otto, Moore, Haines, Vaughan, Patterson, Beasley, N. Biddle.) Tilghman’s Eulogium: Committee reported that no place had been found in time for the day set; but that Zion Ger- man Church in 4th street had been granted, for Wednesday, March 11th, at 12 o’clock. Donation from Dr. Barton. 1818. March 13. Special Meeting. (Patterson; and 15 others.) Thanks voted to Judge Tilghman for having “so faith- March—April. 480 1818. fully expressed the feelings of the Society.” A copy of the Eulogium requested for publication by the Committee of Arrangements. Also thanks to Zion Church voted. 1818. March 20. (Duponceau ; Cloud, LeSueur, Nulty, Nuttall, and 10 others.) Committee on the letters of Sully, and Ewing and Vaux (Atheneum Committee), desiring a lease of “ rooms on the first floor of the house,” reported that they had agreed that Mr. Sully should be permitted to lease the two north rooms to the Atheneum, for one year from June 1 next, on terms to be agreed upon between him and the Atheneum, the right to inspect the mode of heating the rooms being for safety reserved to the American Philosophical Society, and also the right to annul the agreement by giving six months’ notice to the Athenzeum; without which notice, however, Mr. Sully might prolong the lease. Drake’s memoir (Nov., 1817) reported for publication. A new astronomical theory was read and referred to Pat- terson, Nulty and Patterson. Agricultural Society : A proposal to take the 8. E. cellar, “provided they could have, as formerly, the use of the room in which the College of Physicians held their meet- ings,” was referred to Patterson, Barnwell and Patterson, with power to meet a Committee of College of Physicians. Dr. Hewson was granted the loan of some bones for his lectures on Comparative Anatomy. 1818. April 8. (Duponceau; Nulty, Conover, Parrish, Lesueur, and 12 others.) “ A new astronomical theory” reported adversely. Donations from Jos. Hammer and the Asiatic Society. Portrait of Priestly, “long in the possession of our late president,” presented by Mrs. Wistar. Thanks voted. April—May. 481 isis. Portrait of Wistar: Committee appointed to procure one, Vaughan, Morgan, Collins. Journals (2) of Thermometrical Observations, one made at sea by Judge Cooper and Mr. Priestly, and the other by Capt. J. Hamilton of the ship Superior, were referred to Barnwell, Patterson and Vaughan. 1818. April 17. (Patterson; Tilghman, Duponceau, Vaughan, James, Chapman, Cooper, Nulty, Meredith, Hall, . Mease, Meade, Moore, Collins, J. G. Biddle, Hewson, Collins, Dorsey, Lesueur, Ord, N. Biddle, Morgan and Patterson.) The Agriculture Society’s agreement to give $100 per annum for the use of the rooms of the College of Physicians, for meetings, and of the cellar to store their farm imple- ments in, was agreed to and the same Committee directed to execute a lease. Donations from Capt. Riley, Collins and Meade. Election of eleven new members: John Quincy Adams; Noel dela Moriniére ; Josiah Meigs, Com. Land Office, U.S. ; Jas. G. Thompson, Prof. Lang., Un. Pa.; Parker Cleveland, Prof. Chem., Bowdoin College, Me.; Dr. J. C. Warren, Cambridge, Mass.; Dr. Jas. Jackson, Cambridge, Mass. ; Nich. Fuss, St. Petersburg; Gothelf Fischer, St. Petersburg ; Dr. Dan. Drake, Cincinnati; and Dr. Jacob Bigelow, Cam- bridge, Mass. 1818. May1. (Duponceau; and 19 others.) Donations for the Library, from R. Desilver, Conrad, J. Bell, Va.; Vaughan, J. E. Worcester, W. E. Hulens, Dupon- ceau, Pedersen, Heckewelder. For the Cabinet, from Capt. Riley. A model and description of a new plan for wooden bridges, by E. Gordon, was referred to Patterson, Nulty and Patter- son. * Ther. Obs. on a voyage from Smyrna,” by Sam. Hazard, referred to Barnwell, Patterson and Vaughan. PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. XXxi. PRINTED JUNE 7, 1884. May to Aug. 482 1818. 1818. May 15. Patterson; Duponceau, Vaughan, Alli- son, Beasley, Corréa, Cooper, Hall, LeSueur, Collins, Ord, Gummeré, Say, James, Barnwell, Collins, Barton, Patterson and Haines.) Outstanding Committees alenela: Donations: Library—from Duponceau, James, Vaughan ; Cabinet—Mrs. Wistar, McClure and Vaughan. 1818. June 19. (Patterson; Collins, Vaughan, Nulty, Hall, Chapman, Allison, Say, Lesueur, Ord, Patterson.) Donations: Library—from Izard, Gardner, Small, J. Vaughan, Meade, Walsh, Coxe, Bowditch, Chapman, Wm. Vaughan. “Geological speculations on the ... . western. ... U. 8.,” by Dr. Hugh Steel, was read and referred to Allison, Ord, and Patterson. “On the Newtonian. Theory of Universal Gravitation,” by Dr. W. Currie, was read and referred to Patterson, Alli- son and Ord. 1818. July17. (Duponceau; and 14 others.) Donations to the Library from Dr. Jacob Bigelow, Alez. Ramirez of Havanna, Jno. Sergeant, Arthur Kinder of N, Y., T. B. Wait, Jno. Vaughan, Dr. Collin, Tanner Vallance Kearney, Jno. Heckewelder, Polly Heckewelder, Thos. Ast- ley, John P. Norris, N. Am. Bible Soc., Jos. Sansom and Sam Hazard. 1818. Aug. 21. (Duponceau; Patterson, Vaughan, Col- lin, Hall, Lesueur, Colhoun, Say, Patterson.) Donations from J. Q. Adams, O. Carré, M. Carey, Jas. Webster, 8. Breck, Bowditch, Payne, Todd. “ Further remarks on the Long. and Lat. of Washington,” by W. Lambert, was referred to Patterson, Nulty and Pat- terson. Sept.—ct. 483 1518, “Solution of a general case of the motion of the simple Pendulum,” by E. Nulty, was referred to Dr. Patterson, Adrain and Gummeré. Hutton’s Dictionary and Hutton’s Tracts purchased. Committee appointed to associate Say and Nuttall with the U. 8. Exploring Expedition to the Northwest: Patter- son, DuPonceau, Jones, Cooper and Patterson. 1818. Sept. 18. (Patterson; DuPonceau, Corréa, Nulty, Scott, Mease, Vaughan, Patterson.) Donations: Library—from E. Barton, Capn. A. Delano, Nuttall, Daschkoff, Chapman, Agardh. Donations: Cabinet—from Vaughan, R. Vaux, Cesar A. Rodney, Ord. “On Looming,” by Jas. Flint, referred to Mease, Hembel, Patterson. “On tests of Arsenic,” by Dr. Cooper ; same Committee. “Obs. on the Yellow Fever,” by Dr. Cooper; same Com- mittee. “Continuation of Capt. Hamilton’s Journal” (see April, 1818), was received and referred. 1818. Oct. 2. (DuPonceau; Patterson, Vaughan, Brown, Hare, Cloud, Hewson, Gummeré, Hembel, Say, Colhoun, Lesueur, Patterson.) Cooper’s papers reported for publication. Donations: Library—from Daschkoff, Ramsay, Clymer, and Petty Vaughan. 1818. Oct. 16. (Brown; Vaughan, Lesueur, Hewson, Ord, Say, Parrish, Pollok, Pinckney, Mease, Dr. Patterson.) Nulty’s paper reported for publication. Donations: Library—from I. Thomas, W. Franklin (Cal- cutta), Judge de Saussure, Hugh Roberts, M. Thomas, and Massachusetts Historical Society. Nov.—Dec.—Jan. 484 1818—1819. 1818. Nov. 6. (DuPonceau; Brown, Nulty, Walsh, N. Biddle, Chapman, Ingersoll, Colhoun, Say, Vaughan, Dr. Patterson.) Donations: Library—from N. Potter, and Jas. Webster. 1818. Nov. 20. (No quorum.) 1818. Dec. 4. (Tilghman; Say, Hall, Ord, Otto, and 10 others.) Donations: Library—Dr. Mott, and Dr. Hosack, of New York. , “ A steering apparatus for the Air Balloon,” by M. Colius de Ham, was referred to Patterson, Patterson and Nulty. 1818. Dec. 18. (Duponceau; Say, Lesueur, Nulty, and 8 others.) Donations: Library—from M. Carey. No applications for the Magellanic Premium. Auditing Committee: Patterson and DuPonceau. 1819. Jan’y1. (Duponceau; and 19 others.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Robert Patterson. Vice-Presidents—W. Tilghman, P.S8. Duponceau, Z. Collins. Secretaries—T. ©. James, R. M. Patterson, W. P. C. Bar- ton, R. Walsh. Councillors—Rawle, Binney, Sergeant, J.Quincy Adams, Jr. Curators—Jos. Cloud, T. T. Hewson, Reu. Haines. Treasurer—J. Vaughan. 1819. Jan’y 15. (Patterson; and 16 others.) Donations: Library—from Breck, Adelung, Luke, Mun- sell, Vaughan, Delaplaine, Pickering, Ewington, and the Russian Academy. Librarian elected: J. Vaughan. Feb.—March, 485 _ 181% Election of six new members: J. Murray, of Edinburgh ; L. M. Langley ; Roberts Vaux; L. H. Girardin; H. M. D. De Blainville; and Dr. John Eberle. 1819. Feb’y5. (Tilghman; Patterson, Biddle, Sansom, Collins, Haines, Gilpin, Rawle, Duponceau, Vaux, Nulty, Vaughan, Walsh, Lesueur, Ord, Beasley, Patterson, Eberle, Barton, Hewson, 20.) {Blank space left. ] Donations from R. M. William, Moses Thomas, and the American Academy, Boston, a letter from which was re- ferred to Collins, Humphreys and Dr. Barton. 1819. Feb’y 19. (Duponceau; Patterson, Vaughan, Short, Haines. Vaux, Say, Patterson, Hewson, Brown, Eb- erle, Meade, Lesueur, Colhoun, Barton, Hall.) Donation: Library—from M. Carey and R. Walsh. Donations: Cabinet—from Jos. Sansom. 1819. March 5. (Collins; Patterson, Walsh, Vaux, Vaughan, Collin, Eberle, Say, Hall, Haines, Lesueur, Meade, Ord, Duponceau.) Donations: Library—from Baldwin, Collins, R. Patterson, and A. del Rio. Committee “ to consider the state of the Library and cata- logue of its books, and to make alterations” . . . . if neces- sary: Vaughan, Walsh, Vaux. 1819. March 19. (Patterson; Otto, and 12 others.) Committee on Library to report in May. - Donations: Library—from Ez. Sanford, T. Say, Pisa Academy, and Josh. and T. Gilpin (“specimen of their end- less paper”’). Apri, 486 1819, Memoir “On the form of the earth,” with a letter from John Cleves Symmes, requesting its deposit in the Library. Exploration: Letter from the Secretary of War, United States, requesting suggestions for a party sent out beyond the Mississippi. Committee: Walsh, Duponceau, Cooper, Dr. Patterson, Brown. Historical Committee authorized to dispose of their own Transactions, “ keeping, however, always in view the best interests of the Society at large.” Jos. and T. Gilpin exhibited printing on endless paper, “at the time of its manufacture, by a cylindrical water- press, and with a degree of rapidity never before equalled.” 1819. April 2, (Duponceau ; and 13 others.) Exploration Committee reported sending suggestions to Washington. A copy was ordered to be preserved in the Library. Portrait of Washington, loaned to Mr. Binns for an en- graving for the Declaration of Independence. Committee: Vaughan and R. Patterson. Dr. Beasley’s paper on Lord Bacon’s Philosophy reported withdrawn by the author. Librarian to enjoin Committees to report in May. 1819. April 16. (Collins; Corréa, Ingersoll, N. Biddle, and 14 others.) Donations from Duponceau, Michaux, Macknab, B. ©. Wilcocks, Dr. Gorham, Rob. De Silver, London Royal So- ciety and Batavian Literary Society. Letters from the Manchester L. 8. and Sec. Leg., Nether- lands. “On 2 new species of Cyperus &e.,” by W. Baldwin, M.D., was referred to Corréa, Collins and Haines. | “On an improvement in Surveying,” by Jas. Austin, was referred to Patterson and Patterson. May. 487 1819. Letter of acknowledgment from the United States War Department. Dr. Currie’s paper; Committee discharged. Mr. Lambert’s paper; Committee discharged. Gordon’s paper; Committee discharged. Journals of Priestley, Cooper and Hazard, ordered to be deposited with the Meteorological papers, as recommended by the Committee. Curtius’ Meteorological Observations; Committee dis- charged. Election of three new members: Mr. Tillesius, Count Languinais, Stephen Elliot, of South Carolina. 1819. May. (Patterson; Walsh, Izard, Collin, Eberle, Lesueur, Hall, Cooper, Brown, Collins, Corréa, Cutbush, Ord, Duponceau, Vaux, Vaughan, Dr. Barton, Hare, Hew- son, Nulty, Colhoun, Dr. Patterson, Haines, Cloud.) Committee on Library: Report returned with instruc- tions to report plan and expense of cataloguing. Duponceau added. Barnwell’s paper on the climate of New Orleans (May 22, 1817), ordered to be deposited in the Archives of the Historical Committee, as recommended by Committee re- port. Donations from Miller, Desmarest, Michaux, Warden; A. N.S., Phil.; Phil. Agr. S.; Chev. de Onis. Perkins’ instrument for determining the compressibility of water; referred to Patterson, Hare and Nulty, “to wit- ness his experiments with it.” “On the Prussic acid,” a Committee from Duvigneau & Parent of Paris; referred to Dr. Patterson, Cooper and Hewson. “ The Lithographic Stone belonging to the Cabinet of the Society was loaned to D™ Brown and M* Otis for .... ex- periments in the art of Lithographic Engraving.” Chaptal’s L’Industrie Francoise was lent to Dr. T. Cooper, “ with a desire that he would report thereon.” May—June—July. 488 1819. 1819. May 21. (Collins; and 19 others.) Donation from Francis Da Costa. Commentarii A. S. L, Petropol., 1728-1750, 14 Vols., and Novi Com., 1750-1771, 17 Vols., bought. by Mr. Vaughan, of Mr. Garnet, of Brunswick, accepted at cost by the So- ciety. A meteorological communication referred to Dr. Patter- son, Corréa and Haines. 1819. June 18. (Cooper; Eberlé, Vaux, Hembel, Corréa, Lesueur, and 7 others.) Committee on Perkins’ machine reported progress. Magellanic Premium: Propositions reported from the Board of Officers “for bestowing or dispensing” it, were accepted and ordered to be printed. Donations for the Library from De Silver, M. Thomas, P. H. Nicklin, Jac. Sperry, Jas. Webster. For the Cabinet: An Artificial Horizon (Trans. Vol. I, N. 8., p. 325), suggested by R. Patterson; and Hydrostatic Steel yard invented by Dr. Coates; by J. Vaughan. Election of four new members: Jacob Perkins, of Phila- delphia; A. S. Desmarest, H. M. Ducrotay de Blainville,* and P. A. Latreille, all of Paris. 1819. July 16. (Patterson; Du Ponceau, Patterson, Ord, Lesueur, Brown, Barton, Vaughan.) Circular relative to the Magellanic Premium reported in prese. [A copy of it is pasted into the minute book here. | Duties levied by the New York Custom House officers on books for the Society, were reported by Mr. Duponcean, together with his remonstrance sent to Washington. Jacob Perkins’ letter, describing his experiments at sea, _ was referred to the Committee. *Blainville seema to have been elected twice, viz.: Jan, 15, 1819, and June 18, 1819, Aug.—Sept. 489 1819, 1819, Aug. 20. (Collins; Patterson, Meredith, T. Gilpin, Lesueur, Colhoun, Barton, Eberlé, Cooper, Du Ponceau, Ord, Vaughan.) Donations from Adelung, Major Lorich, Capt. James, Biddle, Chazotte, Vaughan, and Turin A. 8. “On the Moon’s Parallax & Lat. & Long.,” by Mr. Lam- bert, was referred to Patterson and Dr. Patterson. “Ona Hydraulic Reflecting Telescope,” by Mr. Busby, was referred to T. Gilpin, Patterson and Vaughan. “On the N. Amer. Insects,” by T. Say; referred to Col- lins, Lesueur and Collin. Memorial to Congress for exemption from Duties on Books, &c., for the Society, drawn up by Duponceau, was read and referred to himself, Patterson and Vaughan, with power to act. Codperation of the Society with the City Corporation in - deciding upon claims.for premiums established by a recent Will,* was proposed by Mr. Meredith and referred to him, Dr. Patterson and Mr. Vaughan, with power to act. 1819. Sept. 17. (Patterson; Du Ponceau, Corréa, Cooper, Eberlé, Hall, Mease, Vaughan.) Donation of Medicines from 8. Amer. made by F. Schmidt ; (A.), Cepo de Chumbo, a parasitical plant, strongly recommended in Brazil for pulmonary complaints ; (B.), Re- sina de Catalas, an excellent purgative. Referred for trial to Chapman and Physick. Donations, from Asiatic Society ; Bathand W. E.8.; M. Carey & Son; Williams; W. Jones, of Calcutta; also Prof. Schroder’s (Upsal) dissertation to prove that America was peopled from Scandinavia. “On the dry rot of timber:” Mr. Williams repeated his letter of inquiry of Sept. 1818. “ An exact result of the Moon’s Parallax ;” and “ Errors *The John Scott legacy, which is now supervised by the Franklin Institute. Oct.—Nov. 490 1819 in the Naut. Almanac,” in letters from Lambert; referred to Patterson, Dr. Patterson and Nulty. Specimens of improved Canvas, with a letter from Josiah Chapman of Bristol, Pa., claiming a premium, was referred to the Board of Officers. 1819. Oct. 1. (DuPonceau; and 12 others.) Donations of books from twelve sources. Hassler’s request to be permitted to send a communication under certain conditions, was granted, subject to reconsid- eration on its reading; the President to correspond with Mr. Hassler. Loan of a copy of the Vocabula, &c., to Prof. Vater, per Mr. Duponceau, authorized. 1819. Oct. 15. (DuPonceau; James, Eberle, Chapman, Colhoun, Cooper, Dr. Patterson, Hewson, Barton, Hembell, Meredith, Walsh, Lesueur, Vaux, Corréa, Pollok, T. Gilpin, Vaughan.) Donations from Von Hammer, Michaux, &c. Election of six new members: Alex. Brongniart [sic]; Redmond Conyngham; Rev. F. ©. Schaeffer (New York) ; Dr. W. P. Dewees; Dr. W. E. Horner; and Dr. J. A. Alb- ers, of Bremen. 1819. Nov. 5. (DuPonceau; Dewees, Horner, and 11 others.) Donations from Upsal, Paris, Hague, &c. Perkins’ Experiments with the Pyometer and Bathometer, “during his late passage to London ;” referred to Dr. Pat- terson, Hare, Nulty. 1819. Nov. 19. (Collins; DuPonceau, Collin, Vaughan, Nulty, Eberle, N. Biddle, Hall, Dr. Patterson.) Donations from the Hort. 8., London, and Jno, Binns. December. 491 1819, “On the first government established by William Penn, in Pa.,” in a letter from T. Matlack, was read. “ A worm very destructive to the apple tree,” was verbally described by Dr. Collin.* Legendre’s Int. Cale., 7 Vols., 4°, ordered bought for $21.50. 1819. Dec. 3. (Patterson; Dewees, Horner, J. Gilpin, C. J. Ingersoll, and 16 others.) Say’s paper reported to be a sequel to his published paper, and worthy of publication in the next volume. Report ac- cepted. Donations: Library—from Tracy, Vaughan and Schaeffer. A new Instrument for describing Ellipses (with drawings) offered for the Magellanic Premium was referred to the Board of Officers. Custom House obstructions to literature and science were described in Mr. Schaeffer’s letter from New York to Mr. DuPonceau. Referred to the Committee of August 20th, 1819. The attention paid in Europe to American Literature, was the subject of another letter from Mr. Schaeffer to Mr. DuPonceau. On the Calorimotor (a peculiar Voltaic apparatus), in a letter from Prof. Jac. Green, of Princeton, to Dr. Patterson, was read. No applications for the Magellanic Premium reported from the Board of Officers. 1819. Dec. 17. (DuPonceau; Cooper, Hembel, Haines, Vaux, Mease, Dewees, Lesueur, Collins, Meade, Vaughan, Dr. Patterson, Morgan.) Donations from De Montargis, Poinsett, and J. D. Coxe ; and a vase of Swedish Porphyry, from Major Lorick. * At the next meeting, Dec. 3, he exhibited the worm. Jan.—Feb. 492 1820. 1820. Jan’y 7. (14 present.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Robert Patterson. Vice-Presidents—Tilghman, DuPonceau, Collins. Secretaries—James, Dr. Patterson, Walsh, Ord. Councillors—Jas. Gibson, Chapman, Hare, Hembell. Curators—Cloud, Hewson, Haines. Treasurer—V aughan. 1820. Jan’y 21. (Tilghman; and 17 others.) Donations for the Library and Cabinet. Librarian elected: J. Vaughan. Auditing Committee of 1819 discharged. Election of a new member: Baron Hormeyer, of Vienna. 1820. Feb’y 4. (DuPonceau; and 16 others.) Williams’ letter on Dry Rot: Committee continued. Donations: Library—from Mr. Vaughan. Description of a new Twine-twisting machine, offered for Extra-Magellenic Premium, was referred to the Board of Officers. | The spontaneous combustion of linseed oil after being poured on wood ashes, was described by Mr. Patterson, as experimentally proved at the U. 8S. Mint. 1820. Feb’y 18. (Collins; and 19 others.) Instrument for describing Ellipses, reported on by the Board of Officers. Report accepted. Lambert’s paper: report of Committee accepted. Perkins’ Experiments: Committee continued. Brazilian Medicines: Committee continued. On Prussic Acid: Committee discharged. Donation to the Library from Moses Thomas, Treasurer to present his accounts before July. March—April. 493 1820. 1820. March 8. (Patterson; Vaughan, Lesuear, Correa, DuPonceau, Hasler, Collin, Mease, Horner, Patterson, Dew- ees, Ord.) Donations for Library and Cabinet. “ Papers upon various subjects relating to the Survey of the Coasts of the U.8.,” by F. R. Hassler ; referred to Dr. Patterson, Vaughan and Nulty. 1820. Mareh17. (DuPouceau; and 17 others.) Chapman’s method of making Canvas* (Extra-Mag. Prem.), reported ; to be acted on at the next meeting; notice to be given. Machine for twisting twine:+ report of Board of Officers accepted. Hasler’s papers: reported for publication. MS. Correspondence of General Greene presented by Rob. Desilver.—Other donations for the Library. Lot on Fifth Street: “ A renunciation on the part of the Society of all claim to the State House Square, except so much as was granted to the Society by act of Assembly, be- ing the lot of ground whereon the Building of the Society stands,” was read, and ordered “ to be legally executed and delivered to the proper authorities.” Transactions: Committee to consider the propriety of printing a new volume; Patterson, Vaughan, Collins. Regular Publication ordered of a list of Donations, Com- munications, and New Members: Committee, Ord and Eberlé, to assist the Librarian; expense, if any, to be de- frayed by the Society. Oration in January, 1821: DuPonceau and Walsh nomi- nated. 1820. April 7. (Patterson; and 17 others.) Committee on Transactions reported good progress. * Cf. Sep. 17, 1819. + Cf. Feb. 4, 1819. April. 494 1820, Extra Building Lot: The following paper was read by Mr. Vaughan: “10 the Select and Common Councils of the City of Philadelphia. ‘* GENTLEMEN, ‘‘Tam directed by the City Commissioners to lay before you an agreement, drawn by the City Solicitor. dated the 21* inst. and exe- cuted by the Philosophical Society, relative to the occupying of a strip of ground adjoining their building in the State-House yard. **The use of the lot has been had by the Society many years, before the management of the State-House yard came under the direction of the City Board ; it is believed that the possession thereof has been acquiesced in by all who have had the care of the ground, from the absolute necessity of the case, the premises not affording any other means of conveniency. “The City Commissioners respectfully request of Council directions for their future government. soe $s order hs ‘*Maru, RANDALL ** City Clerk £« 232 March, 1820.’’ ** In Select Council, March 23°, 1820. ‘* Resolved by the Select and Common Councils that the City Commission- ers cause the Deed Poll executed by the Philosophical Society in relation to a small piece of ground south of their Hall to be placed on record at the expense of said Society, and that the use of said piece of ground, as now enclosed, be permitted during the pleasure of Councils and no longer.” Donations from various sources. Extra-Magellanic Premium (the highest) was awarded (by ballot) to Joshua Chapman, of Bristol, Pa., for an improve- ment in the manufacture of canvas. Orator chosen: Mr. Du Ponceau. 1820. April 21. (Collins; and 19 others.) Williams’ Committee continued. Donations from Royal Society, London; the King of France; Rafinesque ; Nash, Collins, Short, and Hembel, Jr. On a new flue for Chimneys, with a model, by Elijah Griffiths ; referred to Hare, Patterson and Vaux. Election of three new members: Wm. Marsden, of Eng- land; Dr: Franklin Bache; Dr. Wm. Gibson, both of Phila- delp hia. May—June—July. 495 1820 1820. May 5. (Du Ponceau; Collins, Josh Humphreys, Meredith, Vaughan, Nuttall, Correa, Lesueur, Vaux, Haines, C. J. Ingersoll, Nulty, Mease, Patterson, Collin, Dewees, Hewson, Horner, Eberle, Bache, Hare, Chapman, Patterson and Ord, 24.) Williams’ paper on Dry Rot; report read and ordered to be transcribed and forwarded to Mr. Williams. Donation: Library—from Dr. Patterson and Haines. Donation: Cabinet—from Dr. Le Baron. Griffiths’ improved flue: report read and recommitted. Meteorological Observations at the United States Canton- ment on the Missouri, by Dr. Mower; referred to R. Patter- son, Dewees and Mease. On geographical names; read by Dr. Collin. On a new Varnish, communicated to Dr. J. Redman Coxe, was read by Mr. Vaughan. Dr. Coxe to report his conference with the writer. 1820. May19. (Du Ponceau; and 16 others.) Busby’s proposal to use the surface of a rotating mass of mercury as a parabolic reflector for a telescope, was reported on; report to be filed. Donations from various sources. Cagnoli’s Trigonometry ordered to be bought. 1820. June16. (Du Ponceau; and 11 others.) Donations for library and cabinet. On the Mocking Bird, by N. M. Hentz; referred to Mease, Gibson and Lesueur. ~ 1820. July 21. (Collins; and 8 others.) Donations from various persons. On the anatomy of the Alligator, by N. M.- Hentz, was referred to Dewees, Horner and Mease. Aug.—Sept.—Oct. 496 1920. 1820. Aug. 18. (Du Ponceau; and 10 others.) Hentz’s paper ; Committee continued. Donations for Library and Cabinet from various sources. 1820. Sept. 15. (Patterson; and 11 others.) Brazilian medicines ; Committee reported the Resina de Catala analogous to Jallup [sic], but had not a sufficient quantity to test its value. Committee to publish Donations ordered to report. Donation: Library—from various sources. Treasurer directed to present his accounts on the Second meeting in October. 1820. Oct. 6. (Collins; Correa, Vaughan, Horner, Eberlé, Mease, Barnwell, Sergeant, Bache, Hare, Collin, Colhoun, Lesueur, Hall, Chapman, Dewees, Dr. Patterson, 17.) Donation: Library—from various persons. An account of a new Varnish, was offered for the Magel- lanic or for the Extra Magellanic Premium, and referred to the Board of Officers. 1820. Oct. 20. (Du Ponceau; and 20 others.) Donation for Library and Cabinet from various sources. Dr. Hare described his Deflagrator, and “ the importance of the sudden & simultaneous immersion of all the plates of the Voltaic battery, to procure its maximum effect.” Election of eight new members: Rev. 8. F. Jarvis, of New York; Mr. Isaiah Lukens, of Philadelphia; J. J. Ber. zelius, Stockholm; J. A. Borgnis, of Paris; M. Lesseps, Consul of France at Philadelphia; M. Montgéry, officer French Navy; Wm. Strickland, Architect, of Philadelphia, and J. Pickering, of Salem, Massachusetts. PLATE.Y. PROC. AM. PHIL SOC. VOL. |, PART I. Doh CRA HTT ts Nov.—Dec. 497 1820. 1820. Nov. 3. (Patterson; and 17 others.) Hentz Committee continued. Committee on the arrangement of the Library continued. Donations for the Library from several persons. “ On Condorcet’s application of the theory of probabilities to decisions depending on a majority of votes.” Verbal communication by Dr. Collin. “On cheaply altering Abbot’s cooking stoves into a fur- nace for heating rooms by Lehigh Coal.” Verbal communi- cation by Mr. Haines. Lease to Mr. Sully. Committee appointed in 1817 or- dered to report on the first meeting in December. 1820. Nov. 17. (Du Ponceau; Lukens, Strickland and 16 others.) Donations for Library and Cabinet from various sources. “ Obs. on the Trap rocks of the Connewago Hills, & Stony Ridge, Dauphin & Cumberland Cos., Pa.,” by Judge Gibson, was referred to Collins, Patterson and Lukens. _ Treasurer had leave to defer the presentation of his ac- counts until] next meeting. 1820. Dec. 1. (Tilghman; and 20 others. -) Library Committee reported: ‘«That upon examination they find that the Books are generally classed according to the subjects upon which they treat, but, with a view to re- lieve the cases in the hall where the Society holds its meetings, they re- spectfully suggest the propriety of authorizing the librarian to have suita- ble compartments constructed in the adjoining room, to which shall be transferred such books as are seldom consulted.’’ (Signed) P. 8. DuPponcEAu, RoBertT WALSH, JNO. VAUGHAN, Rogperts VAvx.”” Committee required to report further in May, 1821. Report on Dr. Mower’s Paper on the Climate at Council Bluffs accepted. Gibson’s paper (Trap) reported for publication. PROC. AMER. PHILOS. 80C. I. Xxxii. PRINTED JUNE 11, 1884. Dec.—Jan. 498 1820—1821. Treasurer begged leave to defer his account to the next meeting. Committee on the Sully lease continued. Donations from Collins & Carey: A very valuable colleo tion of books, presented by Adelung, of St. Petersburg, had arrived at New York, Correa de Serra. ‘The Sec. was instructed to direct a letter to his Excellency Mr. Correa de Serra, expressive of the high regard of the Society, & of their regret at his de- parture from this country.” To be signed by the President and Vice-Presidents. Librarian authorized to purchase a collection made at Paris for the Society by Mr. Ord, for fifty-three francs; and thanks voted to Mr. Ord for the pains he had taken to get such books so cheaply. 1820. Dec. 15. (Collins; and 15 others.) Report on a new Varnish (Extra Magellanic Premium) laid on the table. ‘ (See Report on File.)” Treasurer submitted his accounts for several years; re- ferred to DuPoncean, Collins and Strickland. Bronze Bust of Count Nich. Romantzoff. Chancellor of the Roman Empire, presented by himself, with a letter. Neither Magellanic nor Extra Magellanic Premium should be awarded to any paper this year. Annual Oration postponed, at Mr. DuPonceau’s request, to the last Friday in May, 1821. 1821. Jan’y 5. (Patterson; Duponceau, Dewees, Patter- son, O. Smith, Bache, Barnwell, N. Biddle, Collin, Short, Currie, Horner, Hare, Strickland, Vaughan.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Rob. Patterson. Vice-Presidents—Tilghman, DuPonceau, Collins. Secretaries—Hewson, R. M. Patterson, Walsh, Ord, Jan.—Feb. 499 1821. Councillors—Jefferson, MeClure, Collin, Meredith. Curators—Cloud, Say, Horner. Treasurer—J. Vaughan. 1821. Jan’y 19. (DuPonceau, Vaughan, Nuttall, Say, Lesseps, Lesueur, Colhoun, Barnwell, Collins, Horner, Hall, Hewson, Mease.) Auditor’s report ordered to lie on the table. Donations: Library—from Adelung, Heckewelder, and Vaughan. Leasing Committee, appointed to receive applications on the expiration of Mr, Sully’s lease: Patterson, Hall, Mor- gan. Librarian elected: J. Vaughan. Election of new members: Langdon Cheves, Prest. Bank U. 8.; Levett Harris; J. B. Gibson, all of Philadelphia. 1821. Jan’y 26. Special Meeting. (Patterson; Tilgh- man, Horner, Barnwell, Bache, Colhoun, Strickland, Say, Hall, Lesueur, Troot, Morgan, Lukins, Meredith, Dewees, Vaughan, N. Biddle.) Lease Committee reported that the Athenseum proposed to rent the two south rooms, and north-east room, first floor, for five years, with the refusal for another five years; a small room to be partitioned off in the entry, at their own expense, for the Librarian; cellar room for fuel ; at $450 per annum; out of which is to be allowed “ whatever sum the [Atheneum] may be obliged to pay M* Sully.” ‘* Resolved, That an offer. . . . be made to the Atheneum at $500, per annum, from the time of the expiration of M* Sully’s lease, the Atheneum to make what arrangement they can with M* Sully for the unexpired time of his lease. . . .”’ Committee to inform the Atheneum Committee immedi- ately of this offer; “ which they accordingly did.” 1821. Feb’y 2. (Patterson; Vaughan, Troost, Say, Les- March. 500 1821. ueur, Lukins, Barnwell, Morgan, Mease, Bache, Gibson, Harris, Horner, Beasley, Hall, Patterson.) Auditing Committee reported : Due from the Society to the Treasurer...........0..--. seeeee $1065 39 eg 6 St Brogsurer te the: Botloty.. 03s cesso4-s0sescceane *« on account of the Magellanic Funds............-..-+.-+- 1982 33 =, rate ~ “¢' Rittenhouse Funds... 0500005. tee ens ee 44 93 Donations from various persons. “Upon a method of improving the Navigation of Rivers in Mountainous countries,” by Mr. Hassler ; referred to Pat- terson, Strickland and Mease. “On the Diurnal Fluctuations of the Barometer at Cal- cutta,” by Mr. J. P. Espy; and “On a Passage in LaPlace’s System of the World respect- ing the theory of the Moon,” by Mr. J. P. Espy; referred to Vaux, Patterson and Hare. Atheneum proposal—to give $500 for the four rooms on the first floor; or $400 for the four rooms before mentioned, with cellar room for wood, and a small lobby in the entry; “ lease to commence whenever the Society can give posses- sion of the premises.” Resolved, That the $500 offer be accepted for the four rooms on the lower floor, for 5 years from the expiration of M* Sully’s lease; Pat- terson, Morgan & Hall to execute the lease. 1821. March 2.* (Duponceau; Vaughan, Troost, Say, Patterson, Barnevell [sic], Horner, Cheves, Bache, Strick- land, Le Suer [sic], Currie, Collin, Mease, Chapman, Dewees, Nuttal [sic], Hewson.) Hassler’s paper ; report accepted. Donations from various persons. Various resolutions of Dr. Patterson proposing By-Laws in relation to the Funds, were laid on the table for action next evening; notice to be given. * No meeting appears to have been held on February 16, March—April. 501 1821. 1821. March 16. (Duponceau; Collin, Barnwell, Le Suer, Dr. Gibson, Vaughan, Dr. Patterson, Say, Nuttal.) Donations from the King and Royal Academy of France. Patterson’s resolutions postponed ; notice to be given. 1821. April 6. (Patterson; Vaughan, Duponceau, Harris, Hall, Morgan, Collins, Le Suer, Say, Nuttal, Bache, Chap- man, Eberle, Barnwell, Mease, Colhoun, Patterson, Hare, Hewson, 19.) Donations from Heckewelder, Rusconi, of Pavia, and others. Rusconi’s request respecting the Syren lacertina, was re- ferred to Say, LeSeur, and Mease, “ to carry into effect.” By-Laws, read by paragraphs and passed : VII. 4. ‘“‘If any member shall pay to the Society the sum of $50, he shall thereafter be exempted from his annual contributions.”’ VIII. ‘Regulations respecting the Treasury : ‘1. For the future no monies whatever shall be paid from the Treasury, unless under the authority of a specific appropriation previously made by resolution of the Society, and such resolution certified by the presiding member at the time it was made, shall be considered a sufficient warrant to the Treasurer, under the VI of the twelve Fundamental Laws, for the payment of bills, for the objects and with the limits specified. ‘*2. The Treasurer shall be required to present a full statement of his accounts, on the first stated meeting in December annually. **3. The Treasurer shall be allowed a commission of 5 p. cent upon all monies received by him for the Society, except in the case of donations or bequests. “4. A Standing Committee of three members shall be appointed at the 2d meeting in January annually, hereafter, to have charge of the Build- ing, & no alterations or repairs shall be made but with their approbation and under their superintendence.’’ Building Committee: Strickland, Vaughan and Dr. Pat- terson, appointed for the current year. Magellanic Fund. ‘The President & M* Collins are ap- pointed a Com. to assist the Treasurer in the best mode of manuging the M. F. now in his hands. ‘* Resolwed, That $100 be appropriated for the payment of such expenses April—May. 502 1821, as may be incurred by the Building Committee during the time for which they have been appvinted. ** Resolved, That $100 be put at the disposal of the Librarian for the pur- chase of such literary & scientific Journals as are now taken by the So- ciety, or may be hereafter ordered by the Society. ‘* Resolved, That $50 be put at the disposal of the Librarian for the bind- ing of books. ** Resolved, That $100 be appropriated for all other current & necessary expenses of the Society for the ensuing year, & that this sum be put at the disposal of the Librarian for this purpose.’’ 1821. April 20. (Duponceau; Vaughan, Strickland, Bache, LeSeur [sie], Harris, Conyngham, Colhoun, Barn- well, Patterson, Meredith, Mease, Dewees, Dr. Gibson, Judge Gibson, Collin, Patterson, Collins, Morgan, Chapman, Nut- tal, Say, Lukins, and Hewson, 24.) Donations from C. Botta, and Mr. Harris. Committee to apply to City Councils for a portion of the Funds bequeathed by Mr. Scott, of Edinburgh,* is discharged. Election of six new members: G. A. Otis, of Boston; C. C. Biddle, of Philadelphia; Dr. E. DeButts, of Baltimore ; Jas. Workman, of New Orleans; Prof. P. Afzelius, of Swe- den; Sir Jas. Wylie, of St. Petersburgh. 1821. May 4. (Patterson; Vaughan, Say, Collin, Dupon- ceau, Barnwell, Lukins, Eberlé, Parrish, Bache, Nuttall, LeSueur.) Donations from various persons. Catalogue Committee continued for six months. Vaughan, Patterson and Strickland, Committee on Ora- tion by Duponceau, to report time and place. 1821. May 18. (Duponceau; and 12 others.) Oration Committee reported that it would be delivered at the University on the first Wednesday in June. The death of Dr. J. A. Albers, of Bremen, announced. Donations from several persons. “of. page 489, June—July—Aug. 503 1821, Appropriation of $30 for “expense that may be incurred by M* Nuttall in procuring drawings of certain newly dis- covered plants ;” Mease, Collins and LeSueur to carry reso- lution into effect. 1821. June 8. Special Meeting. (Patterson; and 14 others.) Oration Committee reported that it had been delivered “before a large & highly respectable audience ;” subject: “The early history of Pennsylvania.” Thanks to Mr. Du- ponceau voted ; copy requested ; and Committee to superin- tend its publication. 1821. June 15. (Duponceau; and 14 others.) Oration Committee reported the MS. in the hands of the printer. Nuttall’s plants; Committee had received Mr. Nuttall’s promise; and given him an order on the Treasurer. Donations from Featherstonehaugh, Ivanoff, and the Lond. 8. Arts. Donations: Cabinet—a medal of the late Mat. Boulton, from his son. “On the Empire of Morocco,” by M. de Lesseps; read and referred to the Historical Committee. 1821. July 20. (Patterson; and 14 others.) Donations from various sources. “On the art of Mining,” by Mr. W. H. Keating, of Phil- | adelphia, was read. Election of two new members: Count Gust. Wetterstedt, of Sweden, and Mat. Carey, of Philadelphia. 1821. Aug. 17. (Duponceau; Patterson, Lukins, Har- ris, Currie, Mease, Bache, Patterson.) Sept.—Oct. 504 1821. _ Donations from Tanner, Keating and Massachusetts Acad- emy. “ Remarks on the Sandstone & Floetz Trap Formations of the W. part of the Valley of the Mississippi,” and “Catalogue of plants collected during a journey to and from the Rocky Mts. during the summer of 1820, by E. P. James, Bot. & Geol. Exploring Expedition commanded by Maj. S. H. Long, U.S. E.,” were communicated by permis- sion of the Government, by Maj. Long, and referred to Dr. Patterson, Nuttall and Trooste [sic]. 1821. Sept.10. Special Meeting. (Patterson; Duponceau, Vaughan, LeSueur, Say, Strickland, Carey, Meredith, J. G. Biddle, Hembel, Collins, Ord, Patterson, Beesley [sic], Alli- son, Staughton, Eberle, Chapman, James, Bache, Brown, Mease, 22.) Canal Survey: W. Strickland, Dr. Patterson, J. G. Biddle, Reu. Haines, Dr. Mease, E. J. Dupont, of Delaware; John Adlum, and Dr. De Butts, of Md., were made a Committee “to examine and explore the shortest and most practicable route for a Canal connecting the waters of the Chesapeake and Delaware, view being had to the possibility of a Sloop navigation.” The Committee was “ authorized to confer, or to act in concert with, any committee that may be appointed by the meeting of citizens, which it is understood is about to be called for the same objects.” An appropriation of $100 was voted to defray the necessary expenses of the Commit- tee in prosecuting said survey. 1821. Sept. 21. (Collins; and 19 others.) Donations from various persons and foreign societies. For the Cabinet—from Mr. Z. Collins. Canal Committee: Joshua Gilpin added, 1821. Oct. 5. (Duponceau; and 18 others.) James's paper (Long’s Exp.) (Aug. 17) reported for publi- cation. O¢t.—Nov. 505 . 1821, Donations: Library—from Mr. Nicholls. Donations: Cabinet—from Dr. Jno. Henderson, and Laomi Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin’s donation of Argillaceous limestone, from Rome, N. Y., used “instead of Roman Cement,” for the Erie Canal, was referred to Cloud and Mease for examina- tion. Astronomical papers from W. Lambert, were referred to Nulty, Patterson and Patterson. Catalogue: Mr. Carey offered to publish it, if duly pre- pared for the press, and 100 copies subscribed for by the So- ciety or members, at 75 cents per copy; also, to present 50 copies to the Society. Referred to Library Committee: Walsh, Vaux, DuPonceau and Vaughan. ' 1821. Oct. 19. (Patterson; and 21 others.) Donations: Library—from Carey, and Sec. State U. 8. Donations: Cabinet-from Cloud and Maclure. “Geometric exemplification of temperature, wind and weather for 1820 at Washington,” by Josiah Meigs; referred to Carey, Patterson and Collins. “The two pairs of entangled horns of Cervus virginianus,” presented Oct. 5th, deposited for public inspection in Mr. Peale’s Philadelphia Museum. 1821. Nov. 2. (DuPonceau; and 19 others.) Donations: Library—from Clark Frazer, M. Carey, Schaef- fer, 8. Vater, J. Vaughan, Berlin Academy, and Medical Recorder. Library Committee: M. Carey and Dr. Collin added. List of available Candidates for membership: * Dr. Col. lin offered the following resolution : ‘“WHEREAS authors of valuable treatises in the U. 8. merit particular notice in the nomination of members for this Society, but some of them may not be generally known,—Resolved that the Counsellors shall always keep a list of those that have treated on the peculiar objects of the Society, Nov.—Dec. 506 1821, to wit: Pure Mathematics in its various branches, Geometry, Algebra, Fluxions, Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Mechanics, Navigation, Forti- fication & Artillery, Meteorology, Mineralogy, Chemistry, Geology, Nat. Hist. of the U. 5S., Physiology & Anatomy, Languages, so far as relative to the Nat. Hist. of mankind, animals and countries.’’ Referred to Chapman, Hopkinson and Carey. 1821. Nov. 16. (Collins; and 15 others.) Meigs’ paper (Oct. 19): Chairman ordered to report at next meeting. Donations from various sources. 1821. Dec. 7. (Patterson; and 20 others.) Donations from several persons. Turin Academy to be furnished with missing Transactions of the American Philosophical Society. Weights and Measures : “« Resolved that Com. be appointed to confer with Mr. Plitz’’ as to ‘‘ what further measures are required for obtaining a good system of Weights and Measures in this State, than are contained in his communication ; and whether and how this Society can contribute to the promotion of that ob« ject.”’ —Duponceau, Patterson, Mease. Adjournment to Friday, Dec. 14, to audit the Treasurer’s accounts and other business, Annual Orator: Nominations made—Hopkinson, Walsh, Beesley [sic], Mease, Chapman, Seybert, Dr. Patterson, Col- lin. Eleetion of Orator fixed for Dec. 21. 1821. Dec. 14. Adjourned Meeting. (Patterson; and 14 others.) Treasurer’s account submitted and referred to O. O. Biddle, Bache and Carey, Auditing Committee. Board of Officers reported no Magellanic or Extra-Magel- lanic Premium applications. Meigs’ paper (Oct, 19): Report of Committee adopted. Dec.—Jan, 507 1821—1822. Ebeling’s American Geography lent to F. C. Schaeffer, of New York. Donation from Mr. Schaeffer. Harvard University having sent a printed memorial to Congress for Free books, it was referred to Carey, Dr. Pat- terson and DuPonceau. - Dr. Meade’s request fora room in which to deposit his collection of minerals, was referred to Ord, Dr. Patterson and Collins, 1821. Dec. 21. (DuPonceau; and 15 others.) Auditing Committee reported in the Treasurer’s hands a balance of $54.16 (Rittenhouse Fund), $24.40 (Magellanic Fund). Due the Treasurer (General Fund), $82.82. Dr. Meade’s request reported on and refused. Weights and Measures: Committee reported it inexpe- dient to petition the Legislature for alaw. Report adopted. Free book memorial Committee reported progress. Donations from Pedersen, and Hort. S., London. Donation for the Cabinet from Major Abert, U. 8S. A. Orator elected: R. M. Patterson. Magellanic Premium: Report of Board of Officers re-read and confirmed : none awarded this year. 1822. Jan’y4,2 p.m. (Vaughan; J. G. Biddle, C. C. Biddle, Collin, Hembel, Ord, Chapman, DuPonceau, Bache, Dewees, Patterson, Patterson, Currie, Hopkinson.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—R. Patterson. Vice-Presidents—Tilghman, Duponceau, Collins. Secretaries—Hewson, R. M. Patterson, Walsh, Ord. Councillors— Binney, Adams (J. Q.), Sergeant, Rawle. Curators—Cloud, Say, Horner. Treasurer—V aughan. Jan.—Feb. 508 1822, 1822. Jan’y 4, Evening. (Patterson; Nicholls, Carey, Leseuer, Seybert, Nuttall, Lukins, Mease, and 9 others.) Memorial to Congress for freedom to-import books ; draft read, and “received,” and the President directed to sign and transmit it to the City Representatives in Congress. Vote reconsidered and again passed. Oration: Dr. Patterson declined the appointment. New nominations— Walsh, Beesley, Collin, Chauncey, J. E. Hall, Mease, and N. Biddle. Election to take place at the next meeting. Extra-Magellanic Premium: Communication from: “a patriot of °76;” referred to the Board of Officers. 1822. Jan’y 18. (Tilghman; and 22 others.) Donations from numerous persons; for one from Murray, Fairman & Oo., of a full set of Rees’s Cyclopedia, special thanks were voted. “On a new principle of masting ships,” from S. Hum- phreys, Master Builder at the Navy Yard, Philada. ; referred to W. Jones, Ord, and Dr. Patterson. A MS. Vol. of Met. Obs. was offered for use by Mr. Le- gaux, who was requested to make a summary to be placed on file. Orator elected: Rob. Walsh, Jr. Librarian elected: J. Vaughan. Election of five new members: Baron Wm. Von Hum- boldt, of Berlin; Peter Poletica, Min. Russia to U.8.; Peter Pedersen, Min. Denmark to U.8.; Sam. Parkes, Chemist, of London; and Sol. W. Conrad, of Philadelphia, “ was chosen as a resident member.” 1822. Feb’y 1. (Collins; and 14 others.) Donation: Cabinet—from Mr. Darby. Committee to publish donations, &c. (March 17, 1820), discharged. Feb.—March. 509 ° " 1422 Building Committee selected for 1822: Vaughan, Dr. Pat- terson, Strickland ; and $100 appropriated for their use. Appropriation of $100 in addition to the unexpended balance of 1821, for Journals, &c., in 1822 ; $50, plus balance, for binding books; $100 for all other Society expenses to be expended by the Librarian. 1822. Feb’y 15. (Patterson; and 14 others.) Catalogue Committee discharged ; and a new Committee chosen, Carey, Collin, Dr. Patterson. Afterwards, R. Pat- terson added. ** Resolved, That in future the Librarian shall send a written notice to the chairman of every committee of the object of its appointment.’’ Donation from M. Carey. Magellanic Premium; Mr. Carey appointed a Committee to print and circulate 8000 copies of its notice. Subscriptions to Edinburgh and Quarterly Reviews, North American Review, and New York Repository, authorized. 1822. March 1. (DuPonceau; and 19 others.) Catalogue Committee reported progress; a letter from Mr. Patterson on the subject was read. Report on Humphrey’s paper (Jan. 18) laid on the table. Donations from several persons and the Asiatic Society. De La Forest’s printed pamphlet on Yellow Fever was re- ferred to Mease, Hartshorne and Dewees. “¢ Remarks on a portion of the Muscular Structure of the Eyelids, not commonly noticed by writers,” by Dr. Horner, was referred to Hewson, Gibson and Parrish. Humphrey’s paper; report taken from the table; and Dr. Hare’s resolution that Mr. Humphrey’s letter be published, and he be furnished with a copy of the report of the Com- mittee, postponed to the next meeting. March—April, 510 ane 1822. March 15. (Collins; and 19 others.) Library Committee resolutions adopted: That the Com- mittee be authorized to have made a complete Catalogue of Books, Pamphlets and MSS. at an expense not exceeding $50. Vaughan added to the Committee. Canal Committee discharged. Lambert’s Astronomical papers: Committee Sephisraends Donation from Mr. Vaughan. Dr. Hare’s resolution of March 1, in relation to Hum- phrey’s paper, withdrawn. Ord’s collection of books made in London: Resolution of Mr. Vaughan that it be purchased ; referred to the Library Committee. 1822. April 5. (Patterson; and 18 others.) Ord’s collection of books: Reference to the Lib. Com, re- scinded, and purchase ordered ; for $150. Horner’s paper: Committee continued. Donation of two engravings from Mr. Pekenino; and of books from various persons. A. MS. “ Description of New Sweden and the [blank] In- dians, or Geography of America, dedicated to the Prince Royal, afterwards King Charles XII, by Peter Lindhestrom, Swedish Engineers ; a MS. of the year 1691, preserved in the Archives of the Chancelry of H. M. the King of Sweden & Norway, accompanied by a Map,” presented by Mr. Wm. Jones, was put into the bands of the Historical Committee, “The Valuable MSS. extracted from the Swedish Arch- ives and presented by his Excellency Jonathan Russell, in July 1820, were also ordered to be put into the hands of the Historical Committee.” “Names which the Lenni Lenape... . had given to rivers && .... within... . Newjersey [sic], Maryland & Virginia, ....of chieftains .... the signification of most of those names... . biographical sketches... .” by Mr. John Heckewelder, of Bethlehem, was presented and put into the hands of the Historical Committee, April—May. 511 1822. 1822, April 19. (DuPonceau; Hopkinson, Schweinitz, and 16 others.) Baron Larey’s [sic] pamphlet on Yellow Fever: Commit- tee reported that they had not found anything in it new or important. Donations from various persons. C. W. Peale’s application for the use of such rooms as the Society could spare, after the expiration of Mr. Sully’s lease, was referred to Vaughan, Patterson and Mease. - Election of three new members: Dr. Rich. Harlan, of Philadelphia ; Prof. Zach. Nordmark and Prof. Jons Svan- berg, both of Upsal, 1822. May 3. (Duponceau; and 17 others.) Extra Magellanic Premium: The Board of Officers re- ported on an application for “The Universal Protractor ;” as not sufficiently worthy ; report accepted. C. W. Peale’s application ; Committee reported and were discharged. Horner’s paper: Committee ordered to report, Donations from various sources. Mr. Vaughan applied for the rooms, which Mr. Peale had applied for, and his application was referred to Seybert, Mease and Bache. 1822. May17. (Duponceau; and 17 others.) Lease to the Atheneum, reported executed, and to con- tinue for five years from June 22, 1822. Vaughan’s verbal application was renewed, in written form, through the Committee: Offering $100 annual rent for all the rooms occupied by Mr. Sully, except those on the first floor leased to the Atheneum (thus making up the $600 paid annually by Mr. Sully); lease to run five years from June 22, 1822; rooms to be kept in good order; and fire and candles for $20 per annum, as with Mr. Sully. Propo- June—July. 512 1822. sal accepted by vote. Committee to execute a lease: Pat- terson, Morgan and Hall. Donations from various persons. Donations for the Cabinet: Sulphate of Magnesia from Wm. Maclure. “Analysis of the Maclurite, or Fluosilicate of Magnesia, from New Jersey,” by H. Seybert; read by Dr. Bache; and ordered to be engraved in the minutes. [Analysis follows. ] Prof. Hare read a printed correspondence between Prof. Silliman and himself on the Fusion of Charcoal by the De- flagrator. On certain Indian tribes, in a letter from Dr. John Sibley at Nackitosh to Mr. Duponceau was read. The Phrenological Society’s request for the use of a room was refused, “‘as the apartments are all occupied.” 1822. June 21. (Patterson; and 12 others.) Horner’s paper; Committee discharged ; new Committee, Harlan, Parrish, Mease. Transactions: Committee on new Volume, ordered to re- port. Library Committee appointed March 15, discharged. Donations from Tanner, and the Salem Marine Society, &c. Ancient Mexican Cloth, a donation for the Cabinet, from Mr. Curson. Portrait of Alexander Wilson, from Dr. Chapman. Extra Magellanic Premium: “Instrument for finding Specitic Gravities ;” referred to Board of Officers. Transactions N. 8.; A set granted to Alleghany College. _ Appropriation of $50 additional for the use of the Libra- rian. 1822. July 19. (Collins; and 11 others.) Board of Officers reported progress on Extra Magellanic Premium paper. Aug.—Sept.—Oct. 513 1822. Analysis of Hydraulic Lime from New York, by H. Sey- bert, reported by the Committee and ordered for publication. Horner’s paper reported for publication. Transactions: Committee on new Volume reported prog- ress. Donation: Library—from various sources. Donation: Cabinet—from 8. Parkes. Transactions: full set ordered to the Astronomical Society, London. Election of new members not entered into for want of a quorum. 1822. Aug. 16. (Duponceau; and 11 others.) Transactions: Committee on new Volume reported prog- ress. Donation: Library—from various sources. An extensive collection of statistical works, documents and books from Dr. Adam Seybert ; thanks voted. 1822. Sept. 20. (Patterson; and 16 others.) Board of Officers’ report on Extra Magellanic Premium paper, laid on the table, for action at next meeting ; notice to be given. Donations from Societies and persons. 1822. Oct. 4. (Collins; and 18 others.) Transactions: Committee on new Volume reported prog- ress. Donation: Library—from several persons. Donation: Cabinet—from S. Merrick. Legaux’s abstract of his Meteorological Observations at Spring Mills in 1820-21, and R. Haines’ Observations at Ger- mantown, 1820-21, “with a Barometer graduated after that of M™ Legaux,” were referred with all other Meteorological PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. Xxxiii. PRINTED JULY 23, 1884. Oct.—Nov, 514 1822, Observations in the possession of the Society, to Hembel, Patterson and Mease. Board of Officers’ report on Extra Magellanic Premium paper called up and adopted. 1822. Oct. 18.° (Duponceau; and 16 others.) - Meteorological Observations Committee reported progress. Transactions: Committee on new Volume, reported a proposition from Mr. Small; consideration postponed, and Mr. Carey added to Committee. Donations from several sources. Catalogue; resolution to prepare and print one laid on the table. Election of five new members: J. B. de Andrada e Selva, Min. &c., Brazil; Gott. E. Schultze, Aulic Coun., &e., Prof. Phil. Gottingen; Condy Raguet, Phila., Consul U. 8. to Brazil; W. H. Keating, Prof. Min. and Chem., Univ. Pa.; Lardner Vanuxem, Prof. Min,, Coll. Columbia, 8. C, 1822. Nov. 1. (Collins; Keating and 17 others.) Meteorological Observations Committee reported progress. ‘Transactions: Committee on new Volume, reported Mr. Small’s offer to print it at $5 a copy, if 250 were subscribed for, and to give the Society 60 for their foreign and domes- tic correspondents ; 13 or 14 plates ; 600 copies to be printed ; all above 250 + 60 offered to the Society at $1.00 in boards, at their option to buy. Committee continued, to secure subscriptions. Donations from various sources. Appointment of Catalogue Committee postponed. 1822. Nov. 15. (Patterson; and 14 others.) Donations from Warren and Mease. Print of Sir Isaac Newton from Dr. Jas. Mease. Committee appointed to report a plan for a Catalogue, Carey, Seybert and Mease. December. 515 1822, Mr. Vaughan’s offer of Nicholson’s Encyclopedia, 12 Vols., 8°, for 95 cents a volume, postponed to next meeting, 1822. Dec. 6. (DuPonceau; and 18 others.) Catalogue Committee reported : 1. That it was highly expedient to print a Catalogue speedily, and 2. That the Librarian should have necessary assistance in arranging the books according to sizes, classed in order of subjects, and numbered on the plan adopted by the Library Company of Philadelphia. Resolutions adopted. Vaughan added to the Committee. Committee authorized to carry the plan into effect. Hentz on the Anatomy of the Mocking Bird: Committee reported ; report accepted. Donations: Library—-from numerous sources. Donations : Cabinet—from Mease and Walsh. “On Hernia” (in French), by Dr. Elkendorp, was read by Mr. Duponceau, and referred to Hewson, Horner and Har- lan. Treasurer reported his accounts ; referred to Carey, Patter- son, Hembel. Nicholson’s Encyclopedia accepted from Vaughan. No Magellanic or Extra-Magellanic Premium papers. 1822. Dec. 20. (Duponceau; and 19 others.) Auditing Committee reported the Treasurer’s accounts and vouchers correct and complete. Balance in favour of the Magellanic Fund.............eeeseeees $473 40 $¢ *§ “CR ittenhouse PuMaie<. wide os ce bac cleus 63 39 as se So REPRO RE ROIS oo Goa e ae, oo sawmills aim 15 26 Elkendorf’s paper: Committee’s report accepted. Donations numerous; among them 14 Vols., completing set of Turin Transactions. _ Treasurer allowed $10.00, the expense of arranging the the books, and copying Dr. E. James’ communications. “ Acting Secretary,” Mr. Ord directed to wait on Mr. R. January. _ 516 1823. Walsh, Jr., to enquire “what progress he had made, and when the Society should expect the Oration to be pro- nounced.” 1823. Jan’y 3. 2p.M. (Patterson; Duponceau, Collins, Vaughan, Collin, Harris, Ord, Patterson, Dewees, Keating, Hembel, Carey.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—R. Patterson. Vice- Presidents—Tilghman, DuPonceau, Collins. Secretaries—R. M. Patterson, Walsh, Ord, Keating. Councillors—Chapman, Hare, Hembel, C. C. Biddle. Curators—Say, Horner, Lukins. Treasurer—J. Vaughan. 1823. Jan’y8. Evening. (Patterson ; Duponceau, Vaughan, Ord, Hembel, Lukens, Seybert, Dr. Patterson.) Annual Oration: Mr. Ord reported that Mr. Walsh would make a written communication on the subject. Investing Committee “to vest the surplus of the Mag. & Rit. funds... . in such permanent stock as they may select,” Seybert, Patterson and Vaughan. Donation to the Library from Major Long. 1823. Jan’y 17. (Collins; Patterson, Duponceau, Collin, Harlan, Seybert, Bache, Hembel, Vaughan, Nicholls, Le- sueur, Keating, Lukens, Meade, Chapman.) Oration: Mr. Welsh was, at his own request, “ exonerated from the duty ....” Nomination of candidates fixed for the next meeting. Building Committee chosen: Vaughan, Strickland, Dr. Patterson ; $100 appropriated for 1828. Librarian elected: J. Vaughan, $100 put at his disposal for periodicals in 1823; $50 and the balance of 1822 for binding ; $100 for all other expenses of 1823. Resolution to February. 5 17 1823. stop the Monthly Magazine and take the Edinburgh Philo- sophical Journal ; laid on the table. Hassler’s paper. Permission to withdraw it laid on table. . Election of four new members: Rev. John Plitt, of Phila- delphia; Baron Coquebert de Montbret; Gaspard Deab- bate, Cons. Gen. Sardinia; Dr. Sam. Jackson, Prof. Phar. and M. M. College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia. 1823. Feb’y 7. (Patterson; Duponceau, Collins, Vaughan, Mease, Pedersen, Hall, Nicholls, Seybert, Ord, Bache, Lu- kens, Horner, Meade, .Lesueur, Chapman, Strickland, Hop- kinson, Dr. Patterson, 19.) Donations from various persons. Hasler’s [sic] paper: Mr. Hasler [sic] to be informed that in spite of the long delay the printing of the Volume of Transactions would be “commenced early next spring.” Periodicals: Change of Edin. P. J. for Monthly Magazine voted. Oration: C. J. Ingersoll and Dr. W. Gibson nominated. Books, 59 Vols. purchased at a late public sale, and offered to the American Philosophical Society for $110.48. Reso- lution to authorize the purchase laid on the table. 1823. Feb’y 21. (Tilghman; Patterson, Duponceau, Vaughan, Strickland, Collin, Lesueur, Deabbate, Hall, Mease, Hembel, Horner, C. C. Biddle, Ord, Nicholls, Hop- kinson, Chapman, Beasley [sic], N. Biddle, Dr. Patterson, 20.) Donations: Jibrary—from Horner, Pedersen, and Prof. Cleaveland. Donations: Cabinet—from C. Bulfinch. Extra Magellanic paper “Ona New Hydrant,” -referred to Board of Officers. Books: Purchase ($110.48) ordered. Mr. ©. J. Ingersoll chosen annual orator; Secretary to notify, and inquire time and place. March—April. 518 1823, 1823. March 7. (Duponceau; Morgan, Pedersen, Eberlé, Troost, and 18 others.) Oration: Ingersoll accepts for November next. Extra Magellanic Premium of (blank) dollars recom- mended by the Board of Officers to the inventor of the “ Im- proved Hydrant.” (Motto: Ultra quam satis est, virtutem se petat ipsam.) ‘To be acted on at next meeting, and notice given. | “Met. Obs.,” from Jos. Lovell, referred to Patterson, Hembel, Mease. Librarian’s quarterly publication of donations dispensed with until after the issue of the next volume of Transactions. 1823. March 21. (Patterson; Drs. Jackson, Troost, Du- Pont, and 17 others.) Donations from Harding, Bache, Klaproth, and Godman. Extra Magellanie Premium of $55 (March 7) ordered, for Dr. Jas. Ewing, of Philadelphia, the inventor of the “ Im- proved Hydrant.” 1823. April 4. (Duponceau; Patterson, C. C. Biddle, Hall, Pedersen, Vaughan, Patterson, Short, Deabbaté, Mease, Lukens, Collins, Ord, Chapman, Le Sueur, Hewson, Strick- land, Keating, 18.) Extra Magellanic Premium in the form of a medal suited Dr. Ewing better, and one was ordered. Donations for Library, from R. Walsh, Jr. and Victor Value; “ MS. documents relating to the Connecticut Con- troversy,” were received from R. Conyngham, with a letter of donation. 1828. April 18. (Patterson; DuPonceau, Vaughan, Mease, Carey, Pedersen, Staughton, ©. OC. Biddle, Chapman, Collin, Hall, Lesueur, Patterson, Ord, Harlan, Nicholls, Hor- ner, Eberlé, Bache, Say, Seybert, Keating, 22.) Catalogue Committee reported verbally, May—June, 519 1823, Donations for Library from Geological Society of London and Asiatic Society of Calcutta. Election of nine new members: Dr. B. H. Coates, Dr. Ja- son O’B. Lawrence, Joseph Count de Survilliers; all of Philadelphia ; Jas. Cooper, of New York; Dr. W. Darling- ton, of Pennsylvania; Lucien, Prince of Canino, of Rome; Paul de Lévernorn, Rear Ad., Denmark; Prof. H. C. Schu- macher, of Copenhagen; Rev. Dr. W. Bengo Collyer, of London. 1823. May2. (Tilghman; Patterson, Duponceau, Vaughan, Carey, DuPont, Lee, Deabbaté, Seybert, Dewees, Horner, Hall. Jackson, Vaux, Nicholls, Harlan, Lukens, Coats [sic], C. C. Biddle, Strickland, Lesueur, Ord, Dr. Patterson, 23.) Donations from various sources. A new Ballot Box, with its description, was presented by Mr. Ben. Dearborn. 1823. May 16. (DuPonceau; Dr. Lawrance; Coates, Jackson, and 11 others.) Donations from numerous sources. Catalogue of Library now in press ; 250 copies ordered to be struck off. Mr. Vaughan’s proposition to purchase a list of books (price, $104.75) was postponed. By-Law Committee appointed to report the Rules and Orders adopted since the publication of Laws and Regula- tions in 1814: Carey, Vaughan, ©. C. Biddle. 18238. June 20. (Duponceau, and 19 others.) Library Catalogue: Verbal report of Mr. Vaughan; 250 copies additional ordered to be struck off. Donations from various sources. “ Notices historiques sur l’Origine du Culte Evangélique July—Aug.—Sept. 5 20 1823, des Vaudois,” &e., by M. Deabbaté, was read and referred to the Historical Committee. Mr. Vaughan’s purchase of books was authorized. Mr. Vaugban was, on Mr. Carey’s motion, thanked “ for his extraordinary care and attention in the arrangement of the Library ; for his great exertions in procuring contribu- tions for it, and for his own very liberal donations, Mr. Vaughan’s portrait was then ordered to be painted and ‘preserved in [the Society’s] Hall, as a token of the sense which they entertain of his merits and services.” Portrait Committee: Carey, Dr. Patterson, DuPonceau. 1823. July. 18. (Collins; Patterson, Vaughan, Collin, Trooste [sic], Patterson, Lawrance, C. C. Biddle, Harlan, Hare, Carey, Nicholls, Lesueur, Seybert, Hall, Horner, Brown, Chapman, Dewees, Hopkinson, Coates, Jackson, Ord, 23.) Portrait Committee reported progress, and Mr. Vaughan’s thanks for the same. Donations for Library from various sources. Donations for Cabinet from Dietz and Davis. Jefferson’s letter to the President, referred to Secretary Walsh. Election of a new member: Wm. Lawrence, F.R.S., Lon- don. 1823. August 15. (Patterson; and 10 others.) Donations from numerous sources. Berber (Kabyle) Vocabularies, with three letters to Du- Ponceau from U.8. Consul, W. Shaler, were referred to DuPonceau, Dr. Patterson and Collin. Meteorological Observations at Washington made by J. De Wallenstein, Secretary of Legation, Russia. The Presi- dent read a letter respecting these observations. 1828. Sept. 19. (Tilghman; and 14 others.) Donations from numerous sources, October. 521 1823. Berber Vocabularies: Committee discharged to permit Mr. DuPonceau to read a paper in which he had remodeled Mr. Shaler’s letters. This paper was then referred to Dr. Wilson, Dr. Wylie and R. Patterson. 1823. Oct. 8. (DuPonceau; and 16 others.) Berber Vocabularies: An additional communication from Mr. Shaler was referred to the same Committee. Donations for Library from M. Carey, Vaughan, V. Value and Soe. Antig., London. Vaughan’s Portrait, by Sully, was exhibited and $100 appropriated for its cost. C. J. Ingersoll being prepared to deliver the oration, Vaughan, Dr. Patterson and C. C. Biddle were appointed a Committee of Arrangements. Committee authorized to append to the Catalogue By- Laws, List of Members, &e. 1823. Oct. 17. (Collins; Troost, Lukens, Vaughan, Dr. Patterson, C. C. Biddle, Seybert, Mease, Deabbaté, Peder- sen, Hall, T. Gilpin, Strickland, Nicholls, Patterson, Coates, Vaux, Dewees, Hare, Morgan, Chapman, N. Biddle, Pollock, Lesueur, Ord, 25.) Committee on annual oration reported Dr. Chapman’s lec- ture-room in the University as the place, and the published (newspaper) time, “Saturday next, at noon.” Catalogue Committee reported the Catalogue in press. Shaler’s (Berber) papers, (Aug. 15), reported for publica- tion. Numerous donations for the Library. Donations for the Cabinet: Specimen of “Cryolite, or Alumine fluatic alkaline of Haiiy, from the western coast of Greenland, its sole locality,” from Rev. Mr. Hiiffel. Books: Reply of J. B. de Andrada e Silva to Condy Raguet, U. S. Consul at Brazil, “respecting some books which the Society is anxious to procure.” Oct.—Novy. 522 1823. Election of four new members: Maj. 8. H. Long, Phila- delphia; W. J. Macneven, M.D., of New York; Maj. Nat. A. Ware; The Chevalier John M. DuPonceau, of France. Adjourned to 1 o’clock to-morrow, immediately after the oration had been delivered. 1823. Oct. 18. Special Meeting. (Rawle; Patterson, Short, Meredith, Ord, Hewson, Otto, Seybert, Deabbaté, Mease, DuPont Vaughan, Walsh, Horner, 14.) Thanks voted to Mr. C. J. Ingersoll, and a copy of the oration asked. 1823. Nov. 7. (Patterson; and 11 others.) Donations for Library from various sources. Donations for Cabinet: Minerals from Mr. Ware. Analysis of very rich Dutchess county soil, from Dr. Mac- neven, New York; referred to Keating, Collins and Troost. Description of a new air-pump offered for the Magellanic Premium; motto: Homo nature minister et interpres. Re- ferred to Board of Officers. Portrait of Washington: Permission to copy it granted to Charles B. Lawrence. Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia inquired if the American Philosophical Society * could accommodate them by raising an additional story to its building.” Re- ferred to Vaughan, Strickland and DuPonceau. Delaware Grammar: DuPonceau’s proposition to print a translation of it in the new volume of Transactions. Re- ferred to Dr. Patterson, Collins and Carey. 1823. Nov. 21. (DuPonceau; and 18 others.) Magellanic Premium: Report of the Committee of the Board of Officers, recommending delay until the “ proposed new Air-pump shall be presented for examination.” December. 523 1823, Academy of Natural Sciences: Committee reported progress. Donations for the Library from Von Hammer, R. Wil- cocks, C. F. Schumacher, Chapman, Tucker and Small. 1823. Dec. 5. (Collins; and 22 others.) Academy Committee’s report “against raising an addi- tional story to the Society’s Hall, for the accommodation of the said Academy,” was adopted. Catalogue Committee reported progress. Zeisberger’s Delaware Grammar: Committee reported in part. Donations for Library from seven sources. Deposited in the Library by Mr. Vaughan: R. Boyle’s Works, 6 Vol. 4°. Election fee: “* Mr. Carey laid on the table a Resolution, ‘That in future, those members . . .. who nominate stran- gers, residing abroad ... . pay [ ] dollars on the election of such candidates.’ ” Treasurer’s account not ready. Adjournment to Dec. 12th voted. Oration in 1824 to be considered at the next stated meet- ing. 1828. Dec. 12. Adjourned meeting to audit the Treas- urer’s accounts. (DuPonceau; Vaughan, Mease, Nichols, Dewees, Say, and Dr. Patterson.) Auditing Committee appointed: C. C. Biddle, Hembel, and Ord. 1823. Dec. 19. (DuPonceau ; Vaughan, Collin, Lukens, Troost, Nichols, Hembel, C. C. Biddle, Bache, Morgan Carey, Long, Patterson, Barnwell, Hare, Harlan, Jas. Gibson, Seybert, Lesueur, Say, Dr. Patterson, Dewees, Keating, and Ord, 24.) Auditing Committee reported the accounts correct. Due J anuary. 524 1824. the Society from the Treasurer, $271.87 on general account ; $284.60 on Magellanic Fund account, and $9.40 on Ritten- house Fund account. Treasurer’s expenditures $8.26 in ex- cess of the $100, App. No. 1; and $40.10 in excess of $100 App. No. 4. Deficiency appropriation of $12.36 voted. Committee to invest the Magellanic surplus: R. Patterson and J. Vaughan. “ Analysis of Soil by Dr. MacNeven” (Nov. 7, 1822): Re- port against publication accepted. Julius Klaproth’s letter from Paris, to be answered by DuPonceau. Donations for Library from Klaproth and others. Deposited by Mr. Vaughan: Bayle’s Dictionary, 12 Vols. Folio. “ Des. and Chem. Anal. of Retinasphalt, discovered at Cape Sable, Magothy river, Ann Arundal Co., Md.,” by G. Troost, M.D., was referred to Hembel, Collins and Lukens. 1824. Jan’y 2; 2 o'clock P. M. (Patterson; Duponceau, Vaughan, Cotlin, Hembel, Vaux, Nichols, C. OC. Biddle, Ord, Coats [sic], Dr. Patterson, Mease, Harlan, Lukens, Sey- bert, Troost, Say, Barnwell, Keating, 19.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Robert Patterson. Vice-Presidents—Tilghman, DuPonceau, Collins. Secretaries—R. M. Patterson, Walsh, Ord, Keating. Councillors—T. Jefferson, W. Maclure, Collin, W. Mere- dith. Curators—T. Say, W. E. Horner, Dr. Jas. Mease. Treasurer—John Vaughan, 1824, Jan’y 2, evening. (Seybert; Vaughan, Nichols, C. ©. Biddle, Lukens, Troost, Say, Lesueur, Llarlan, Hembel, Pedersen, Barnwell, Long, Coats, Ord, 15.) Retinasphalt analysis reported for publication, Donations from N, Biddle, Jas. Webster, Turin Academy. Jan.—Feb. 5 25 1824. Investing Committee authorized to stay proceedings until next meeting. 1824. Jan’y 16. (DuPonceau; Sergeant, Mease, and 24 others.) Librarian elected: J. Vaughan. Building Committee for 1824: Vaughan, Dr. Patterson, and Strickland. Appropriations of $100 to Building Committee ; $150 for periodicals, $50 for binding, $150 for extras, Library, &c., expenses. Librarian might purchase Stewart’s Hebrew Grammar, second edition. Patterson’s resolution to lend the Extra Magellanic Fund surplus now in the Treasurer’s hand, on security, to the Printer of the Transactions; and Vaughan’s additional resolution, that the Committee might increase the loan to the necessary degree by withdrawing a part of the already invested surplus—were laid over to the next meeting. Election of five new members: Moses Stuart, of Andover, Mass.; Henry Seybert, of Philadelphia; Julius Klaproth, of Paris; Jos. B. McKean, of Philadelphia; Alex. Pear- son, Physician to the British Factory at Canton. 1824. Feb’y 6. (Tilghman; Mr. Seybert, Dr. Seybert, and 20 others.) Donations from various sources. Extra Magellanic Fund surplus resolutions adopted. Annual oration: Duponceau called up his resolution of December 5th, which was discussed, and then postponed to the next meeting. 1824. Feb’y 20. (Patterson; Mr. Seybert, Mr. McKean, Major Ware and 16 others.) Donations of books; and a donation of ores from Z. Collins. March. _ 526 1824. Dr. W. Meade’s resignation by letter was offered and ac- cepted. ' Oration in 1824 resolved on. Nominations for Orator to be made at the next meeting. 1824. March 5. (Duponceau; Vaughan, Nichols, Carey, Dr. Seybert, Say, Hembel, Harlan, Stricklin, Collin, Bache, Dr. Patterson, Lukens, C. C. Biddle, Short, Major Long, Ord, 17.) Donations from Ed. Peale, R. Waln, Jr., Chapman, Mease. “ Anal. of Chrysoberyls from Haddam and Brazil,” by Mr. Henry Seybert, was read by Dr. Bache, and referred to Drs. Bache, Patterson and Hare. [Analysis follows, occu- pying half a page. | “ Proceedings :” Committee appointed, on motion of Mr. Carey, to consider the propriety of publishing the Transac- tions in 8° form, and in cahiers or numbers, from time to time: Carey, Ord and Dr. Patterson. Oration: Hopkinson, R. Hare, W. Gibson, H. Seybert, M. Carey, Tilghman, Dr. Adam Seybert, Chapman, 8. Jack- son, Langdon Cheves, all nominated for Orator. Nomina- tion list to be kept open until the election takes place. Transactions: Librarian instructed to enquire what vol- umes were wanted by the Society, as there were copies for sale at a very low price. 1824. March 19. (Patterson; and 22 others.) Seybert’s Analysis ordered to be published in the current volume of Transactions, Octavo Transactions: Committee’s report ordered to lie on the table. Donations for Library from Lin., Mort. and R, Societies, and 8. Parkes, London. April. 527 1824, Zollikoffer’s circular, “ Remarks on Euphorbia,” ordered to lie on the table. MS. copy of letter of Philadelphia ladies to General Washington, in 1781, about donations of clothing for the Amer. army, and Washington’s autograph reply, were read by Dr. Mease and referred to the Historical Committee. Death of Jose Correa de Serra, at Lisbon, announced. Letter of sympathy to his family ordered. Election of orator postponed to the next meeting. Minerals, fossils, &c., in the Cabinet shall not be described and “published in any work except the Society’s Transac- tions, unless express liberty to this effect be first obtained from the Society.” [Dr. Patterson’s resolution ; adopted. ] 1824. April 2. (DuPonceau ; Patterson, C. C. Biddle, Dr. Patterson, Ord, Say, Mease, Carey, Nichols, Dr. Seybert, Barnwell, Collin, Morgan, Vaughan, Hembel, Gibson, Le- sueur, Chapman, Mr. Seybert, Long, Harlan, Coates, Keat- ing, 23.) Donations for Library from various sources. Heckewelder’s Portrait presented by DuPonceau. * Obs. on the culture of Silk in Pa.,” by P. A. Browne, was referred to Say, Dr. Patterson, Ord. “ A substitute for Locks in Canals,” in a letter from Maj. 8. H. Long, was read and laid on the table. “‘ The Curators called the attention of the Soc. to the un- safe state of the Building, from the want of a proper grating to the cellar windows.” Referred to Building Committee. Library Committee reported Rules. Referred to Patter- son, Biddle, Ord. Octavo form of Transactions: Resolution called up and discussed. M" Carey oftered a Resolution that Publishing Committee contract with some Bookseller to publish the Transactions in numbers (150 to 200 pages each), and to subscribe for [ ] copies for the Society; price not to exceed $1.00 (except for expensive plates); the MSS. to be April. 528 1824, put to press immediately; authors to receive 25 copies, within 10 days, if their papers do not exceed 30 pages, and within three weeks, if not exceeding 60 pages. This Reso- lution and the Publishing Committee’s report were referred to the Board of Officers. Dr. Chapman moved that “the admission fee .... be increased.” M* Carey moved that the Treasurer furnish a complete list of members in arrears, and employ a collector on a five per cent commission, with security for faithfulness. Election of orator again postponed. 1824. April 16. (Patterson; DuPonceau, Hembel, Dr. Seybert, Short, Collin, Hopkinson, Meredith, C. C. Biddle, Chapman, Pedersen, Hare, Mease, Brown, Lukens, Mr. Sey- bert, Carey, Vaughan, Bache, Dr. Patterson, Lesueur, Ser- geant, Say, Harlan, Barnwell, Long, Hall, Coates, Nichols, Ord, Keating, 31.) Transactions: Board of Officers reported that after full consideration they had unanimously agreed that it was not expedient to change the 4° form; “but that hereafter, whenever the papers .... are sufficient to fill 100 pages, . . . » the same shall be published, so that the publication shall keep pace as nearly as possible with the communica- tion of the papers,’ and that such determination should be published with the current volume. Report ordered to lie on the table. Committee on Rules since 1814, reported; and were dis- charged. Committee on Report of Library Committee reported un- favorably to the resolutions recommended by the Library Committee, and their report being adopted, they were dis- charged. P. A. Browne’s paper on Silk Culture: Committee re- ported against its publication, and were discharged. Board of Officers reported against granting the Magellanic May. 529 1824, Premium “for a new Air-pump.” (Nov. 7, 1823,) Report accepted. Donations of insects, &c., from Lewis Vanuxem, Allen Armstrong, and Gen. D’Evereux. Donations of books from Dutch Min. Pub. Inst., the Governor of South Carolina and Academy of Natural Sciences. Vanuxem’s insects were re- ferred to Say, Ord and Harlan. Deposited by Mr. Vaughan: “53 Vols. of valuable books.” Transactions: Resolutions of Board of Officers called up and discussed, Dr. Patterson moved their adoption. Dr. Bache moved to postpone. Mr. Carey moved to publish in 8°, “in the manner specified in the resolutions offered by Mr. Carey at a former meeting,” Finally the debate was postponed. Election of two new members; A. J. Von Krusenstern, Capt. Russian Navy, St. Petersburg; and Charles Buona- parte, Prince of Canino, of Philadelphia, 1824. May 7, (Patterson; Duponceau, Hopkinson, Barnwell, Meredith, Dr. Patterson, Vaughan, Morgan, Mr. Gibson, Brown, Dr. Seybert, McKean, Sergeant, Ord, Har- lan, Troost, Say, Nicholls, Carey, Horner, Collin, Dewees, Rawle, Long, Bache, Jackson, Coates, Strickland, Lesueur, Hall, Hembel, and Keating, 32.) Vanuxem’s Insects: Report of Committee accepted. Donations for Library from Leopold de Buch, in his let- ter to Alex. v. Humboldt, W. Rodrigue, and M. Carey. Meteorological Observations at Washington, in 1823-24, by Jules de Wallenstein. Referred to Committee on Me- teorological Observations. Kd. Clark’s letter applying for admission to and loans from the Library during “the preparation of a work which he proposes publishing,” was read. Mr. Vaughan moved to grant the request on sufficient security. On motion of Dr. Seybert, laid on the table. Transactions: Discussion of report of Board of Officers PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I, XXxiv. PRINTED JULY 24, 1884. May—June—July. 530 1824, resumed. Carey’s motion negatived. Patterson’s motion to adopt the report divided. The first part (to publish the Transactions in 100 page parts) was adopted. The second part, amended to confine the published notice to the mere fact that the publication should be in 100 page parts, was also adopted. 1824. May 21. (DuPonceau; and 17 others.) Wallenstein’s communications and abstracts of the Jour- nals reported for publication. MS. Journal of Michaux in America presented by his son, F. André Michaux, Donations for Library from various sources. Deposited by Dr. Mease: Map of Pennsylvania in 1681. Ferussae’s “ Bulletin Universel.’’ Letter and prospectus from the Baron, read and referred to Dr. Patterson, DuPon- ceau and Keating. The use of the Library was granted to Ed. Clark. (May 7.) 1824. June18. (DuPonceau; and 14 others.) Donations for Library from various sources. MS. Vocabulary of the Darien natives, presented by J. M. Salazar, Columbian Minister to U.8., was referred to the Historical Committee. Dr. Godman permitted to examine the Mastodon bones. Ferussac Committee requested to report at next meeting. Deposited by Mr. Vaughan: Gen, Syn. of Birds, 8 Vols., 4°, and Index Ornith., 2 Vols., 4°, by Latham. 1824. July 16. (Deponcean ; Seybert, C. C. Biddle, Gum- meré, Hembel, Vaughan, Jackson, Collin, Bache, Lesueur, Ord, Harlan, Keating, 18.) Donations numerots. A Letter from R. Waln, Jr., of Philadelphia, respecting a Chinese book presented by Judge Peters, was referred to the Historical Committee. July—August. 531 1824. Catalogue of Library reported by the Librarian to be complete. Thanks voted to the Library Committee, and especially to Peter 8. DuPonceau. Election of two new members: Chas. J. Temminck, of Paris; and Severen Lorick, Chargé d’Affaires and Consul General, Sweden and Norway. 1824. July 23. Special Meeting. (Tilghman; DuPon- ceau, Vaughan, Strickland, OC. C. Biddle, Ord, Harlan, Hem- bel, Say, Lesueur, Meredith, Mease, Chapman, Nichol [sie], and Keating, 15.) Death of the President, Robert Patterson, announced, Resolved, That the Society meet to-morrow at 5 o’clock, P. M., at the house of Dr. Robert Hare, No. 291 Chestnut street, to proceed to the funeral. But when it was moved that an Orator be chosen at the next stated meeting to deliver an Eulogium, and Mr. Vaughan informed the members that it was the express wish of the deceased to have no eulogium pronouriced upon him, it was Resolved, That Chief Justice Tilghman ‘‘ be requested to draw up a bio- graphical notice of the late President, together with an account of his services and connections with the Society,’’ to be published in the next volume of Transactions, ‘‘together with the motives, which have pre- cluded the Society from appointing an Orator.”’ A letter to the family was ordered to be written by a Committee consisting of Mr. Tilghman, Dr. Chapman and Mr. Vaughan. These proceedings were ordered to be pub- lished. [The rest of the page and all the following page left blank. ] 1824. Aug. 20. (Mease; Collin, Vaughan, Curry, Ord, Lukens, Hembel, Lesueur, Hall, Judge Workman, Harlan, Bache, Coates, Say and Keating, 15.) The Committee to wait on the family of the late Presi- Sept.—Oct. 582 1824, dent, to express the regret of the Society at his loss, reported Mrs. Patterson’s grateful acknowledgments. Donations of books numerous. Committee on Ferussac’s Bulletin were directed to report on the propriety of requesting the Society’s agent in Paris, M. Michaux, to complete the set of Bulletin Société Philo- mathique. Lorick’s thanks for election to membership read. La Fayette’s reception: On motion of Mr. Vaughan, it was Resolwed, ‘‘That a committee be appointed to make arrangements for * the proper reception of our illustrious associate General La Fayette ; to ascertain when it may be convenient to him to meet the Society ; to pre- pare an address to be delivered on the occasion ; and to call a special meeting at the time which the General shall appoint.’’ This motion being adopted, the Vice-Presidents and Sec- retaries were chosen the Committee. Dr. DeKay, of New York, “ permitted to have a series of casts of the bones of the Megaloniz which are in the posses- sion of the Society.” 1824. Sept. 17. (Collins; Ware and 15 others.) Donation from Mr. Collins, 1824. Oct, 1. ( Duponceau, V. P. in the chair; Mr. Collins, Genera Larayerrr, Mr. Short, Mr. Hembel, Mr. Vaughan, Mr, Ord, Dr. Patterson, Dr. Horner, Mr. Lukens, Dr. Eberlé, Dr. Harlan, Dr. Troost, Mr. T. Gilpin, Mr. Lor- ick, Mr. C. J. Ingersoll, Mr. Say, Dr. James, Mr. Meredith, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Vaux, Mr. Haines, Genl. Izard, Mr. Harris, Mr. Wm. Jones, Dr. Mease, Mr. Deabbaté, Dr. Bache, Dr. Collin, Mr. Walsh, Mr. C. W. Peale, Mr. J. R. Smith, Major Ware, Bishop White, Mr. Pennington, Dr. Colhoun, Dr. Jackson, Mr. J. BE. Hall, Mr. Pollok, Dr. Coxe, Mr. ©, C. Biddle, Mr. Cheves, Dr. Hewson, Mr. J. M. Scott, Mr. Strickland, Mr. Thompson, Mr, Hopkinson, Dr. Coates, Mr. Carey, Dr. Abercrombie and Mr. Keating, 51.”) Oct.—Nov. 533 1824, Donations were received from many persons and s0- cieties. “On the Improvement of Government” was read by C. J. Ingersoll, “ which, on motion, was laid on the table.” “It was resolved that the consideration of Mr. Ingersoll’s com- munication be resumed.” “It was resolved that it should be published in pamphlet form.” “* Resolwed, That the Librarian be directed to present to General La Fayette a copy of ‘the New Series of our Transactions, a copy of our His- torical Transactions, and a copy of our Catalogue, all handsomely bound.” “The Society was adjourned. [Signed] William H. Keating, Secretary.” ; 1824. Oct. 15. (Collins; and 14 others.) Meteorological Observations: Committee reported, and report adopted. Donations for Library from various persons, and the So- ciety of Useful Arts. Donations “to the Museum,” from Mease, Vaughan, Col- lins and Troost. “ Desc. of a new form of Yenite from R. I.,” by Dr. Troost, read and referred to Patterson, Lukens and Hembel. Ferussac: Committee report in favor of subscribing for “the whole work,” and of completing the set of the Bull.8. Philomathique, adopted. Specimen of Siren lacertina, from Carolina, deposited by Dr. Mease. Chevalier DuPonceau’s letter of thanks read. MS. of La Harpe referred to the Historical Committee, “to determine the propriety of publishing the whole or any part of it.” 1824. Nov. 5. (Duponceau ; and 19 others.) Troost’s paper on Yenite reported for publication. Donations for Library various. Nov.—Dec. 534 1824, Donation for Cabinet: A collection of American Medals struck in France, from Mr. Short. Wm. Lawrence’s letter of thanks read. Extra Magellanic Premium: Committee appointed to con- sider the propriety of giving it “to ingenious men for any useful invention or. discovery, although the authors may be known, or may not have applied for the same:” Mease, Hare, Lukens, Hembel, Ord. 1824. Nov. 19. (Collins; and 19 others.) Extra Magellanic Premium: Committee not prepared yet for final report. Binney and Meredith added to the Com- mittee. Donations for Library various. Baron Cuvier’s acknowledgment of “our Catalogue” read. Historical Committee requested to report progress, 1824. Dec. 3. (DuPonceau ; and 16 others.) Historical Committee reported materials ready for a sec- ond volume, and that they were in treaty with a bookseller. Donation for Library from DuPonceau, Short, Mitchell, and Révinus. “On a Steam Engine without boiler,” by Mr. A. Plantou, was referred to Patterson, Lukens and Hembel. No applications for Magellanic Premium. Adjourned to Dec. 10, to audit the Treasurer's accounts, 1824. Dec. 10. Adjourned Meeting. (Collins; and 10 others.) Treasurer’s accounts presented, and referred to Biddle (C. ©.) Hembel and Ord. 1824. Dec. 17. (DuPonceau ; and 11 others.) Transactions: Appropriation of $32.75, to purchase fifty January. 535 1825. copies of Vol. IV, and fifty copies of Vol. V, as reported by the Librarian. Auditing Committee reported the Treasurer’s account cor- rect. In the Treasurer’s hands, on General Account, $315 ; Magellanic Fund, $769.10; Rittenhouse Fund, $22.22. Investment of the $769 committed to Patterson, Biddle, Vaughan. . Plantou’s paper: Committee reported ; paper laid on the. table. Donations for Library from several persons. 1825. Jan’y 7; 2 o'clock, P.M. (Collin; Thomson, Vaux, Harris, Patterson, Hembel, DuPonceau, Sergeant; Gibson, Lukens, ©. C. Biddle, Chapman, Jackson, Ord, Mease, Keat- ing, Hopkinson, Strickland, Chauncey, Carey, Binney, Ware, Ingersoll, Dewees, Jones, Walsh, Parrish, Collins, N. Biddle, Vaughan, James, Bache, Moore, Bonaparte, Nichols, 35. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—W nm. Tilghman. Vice-Presidents—DuPonceau, Collins, Patterson. Secretaries—R. Walsh, Jr., Ord, Keating, Fr. Bache. Councillors—Binney, Sergeant, J. Q. Adams, Rawle. Curators—Say, Horner, Mease. Treasurer—V aughan. 1825. Jan’y7. (Tilghman; and 15 others.) Donations for Library from Patterson ; Klaproth, N. Y.; Lyceum, N. H.; and J. Hare Powel. “On Ventilating Ships,” by Capt. Jas. Barron, U.S. N., was referred to Patterson, Jones and Hemble. 1825. Jan’y 21. (Tilghman; and 22 others.) Barron’s paper: Committee reported progress. Donation for Library from 8. A. Mitchell, of Philad’a. February. 536 1825. “On the Air-pump,” with diagrams, by C. P., was referred to Patterson, Lukens and Hare. “ On a new method of transferring boats ....by.... transit locks .... substitutes for locks of ordinary con- struction,” by Major Long, was read by Dr. Patterson: 1. By vertical lift; 2. By oblique lift or inclined plane. Paper in three parts, with a supplement. Specifications of ma- _chinery, in both senses; application of method to railroads ; and method of supplying summit level from a feeder of lower level. Drawings. Ordered to lie on the table. Extra Magellanic Premium: Dr. Patterson applied for it in behalf of a Philadelphian, inventor of a new method of magnetizing steel bars. Referred to the Board of Officers. Laws of the Society: Committee to prepare them for pub- lication, and to suggest beneficial alterations and additions, Ord, Patterson and Tilghman. Pennsylvania Agricultural Society’s application for one of the rooms referred to the Building Committee. Lesueur permitted (under direction of the Curators) to make drawings from the bones in the Cabinet, described in the Transactions, Building Committee for 1825—Vaughan, Strickland and Patterson. Appropriation for their use, $100. Appropriation for Librarian: $150 for periodicals; $75 for binding ; $150 for all other expenses. Librarian elected—J. Vaughan. Election of three new members: Count Nicholas de Ro- manzoff, and Count John Laval, both of Russia; and John J. Bigsby, of England. 1825. eb’y 4, (DuPonceau; and 18 others.) ©. P.’s paper on the Air-pump: Committee reported progress. Barron’s paper: Dr, Patterson’s “ particular report” adopted, Donations for Library from various persons, January. 537 1825. Islandie Society of Antiquaries; Secretary’s letter read by Dr. Collin, was referred to the Historical Committee. Bigsby’s letter of thanks read. Maj. Long’s letter respecting his communication was read ; and his communication referred toa Committee: Patterson, Strickland, and Lukens. Mr. Luken’s Lithontriptor, a modification of Civiale’s ma- chine, applied to the destruction and extraction of calculi from the human bladder, was exhibited by him. {Here the MS. Vol. ends with 11 blank pages. ] 1825. Jan’y 7 (in the afternoon).* (Drs. Collin, Patterson, Jackson, Mease, Parrish, James, 8. Moore, Chapman, De- wees, Bache; Messrs. Vaux, Du Ponceau, Gibson, C. OC. Biddle, Hopkinson, Chauncey, Binney, C. J. Ingersoll, W. Jones, N. Biddle, J. J. Thomson, Harris, Hembel, Sergeant, Lukens, Ord, Keating, Strickland, Carey, Walsh, Collins, Vaughan, Ch. Bonaparte, Nichols, and Major Ware, 35.) Election of Officers by ballot resulted in the choice of: ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Wm. Tilghman. Vice-Presidents—Duponceau, Collins, R. M. Patterson. Secretaries—R. Walsh, Jr., Ord, Keating, Fr. Bache. Councillors—Binney, Sergeant, J. Q. Adams, Rawle. Curators—Say, Horner, Mease. Treasurer—J. Vaughan. 1825. Jan’y T (in the evening). (Tilghman in the Chair; Vaughan, Patterson, Dewees, Harlan, Barton, Nichols, Le- Sueur, Du Ponceau, Say, Lukens, Hembel, C. C. Biddle, Keating, Bonaparte, Ord, 16.) Donations for the Library from Klaproth and others. “Ventilating Ships;” communication from Capt. Jas. Barron, United States Navy; read by Dr. Barton; referred to Dr. Patterson, W. Jones, Hembel. *The new minute book starts in with duplicate minutes of the meetings held Jan. 7, 21, and Feb. 4. January. . 538 1825, 1825. Jan’y 21. (Tilghman in the Chair; Dr. Colhoun, Mr. Pederson, and 21 others, 24). Committee on Barron’s paper asked for further time, “‘ having occasion to refer to authors not at present within their reach.” Donation to the Library from 8. A. Mitchell. “ Air pump:” A paper signed C. P. with a sheet of dia- grams; read and referred to Dr. Patterson, Lukens and Dr. Hare. “ A new method of transferring boats of burden, loaded carriages &c. from one level to another, by means of transit locks, serving as substitutes for locks of the ordinary con- struction.” A communication from Major Stephen H. Long; read by Dr. Patterson; laid on the table. [The paper is described in the minutes as offering two plans: 1. vertical and 2. Oblique It comprised three parts: 1. Speci- fications of machinery for vertical lift; 2. Ditto for oblique lift; 8. “Of the method of transition as applied to rail- roads ;” Supplement, method of supplying upper level by water per feeder, “situated below the Summit pound.” Drawings accompanied both paper and supplement. | Magellanic premium applied for by “a gentleman of Philadelphia” (through Dr. Patterson) for “the discovery of a new method of communicating the magnetic virtue to bars of steel;” referred to Board of Officers. New Edition of the Laws of the Society: Committee ap- pointed, and instructed “ to suggest any such alterations and additions as they may think beneficial to the Institution.” Ord, Patterson, Tilghman. Application for the use of one of the Society’s rooms, made, through Mr. Vaughan, by the Pennsylvania Agricul- tural Society. Referred to Building Committee. Le Sueur’s request granted to be permitted to make draw- ings of fossil bones in the Cabinet already described in the Transactions. Building Committee chosen to serve until second meeting February. 539 1825, in January, 1826: Vaughan, Strickland, Dr. Patterson. $150 placed at the Committee’s disposal. Librarian: $150 voted for the purchase of “ periodical publications ;” also $75 for binding. “ For all other current and necessary expenses of the So- ciety for the ensuing year, $150, at the disposal of the Librarian.” John Vaughan chosen Librarian. New members balloted for and elected: Count Nicholas Romanzoff, of Russia; Count Jobn Laval, of Russia; John I. Bigsby, M.D., of England. 1825. Feb’y 4. (DuPonceau in the Chair, and 18 others.) Committee on paper by C. P. verbally reported progress. Library donations from A. Smith, Tanner, Nuttall, Vaux, Ray de Chaumont, Ac. N.S. Phil. and Islandic Antiquarian Society, a letter from which last was read and referred. Dr. Bigsby accepted membership by letter. Major Long’s letter being read, his communication to the last meeting was referred to Dr. Patterson, Mr. Strickland and Mr. Lukens. Mr. Lukens exhibited and explained the surgical use of his machine, the “ Lithontriptor,” being a modification of that of Civiale. 1825. Feb’y 18. (Tilghman; DuPonceau, Hembel, Lukens, Harlan, Dr. Patterson, Vaughan, Strickland, Keating, 9.) Committee on C. P.’s paper recommended that it be laid on the table. Report adopted. Committee on Major Long’s paper reported progress. Library donations from Edward Correa da Serra, of Paris, and others. Mr. EK. T. Correa da Serra’s letter, Paris, October 10, 1824, “acknowledging the receipt of the letter of condolence writ- ten to him by this Society on the occasion of his father’s death,” was read. _March—April. 540 . 1825. Megalonyz : ‘* Resolved, That the casts of M. claws &c., in the possession of this So- ciety be presented to the Lyceum of Natural History of New York. 1825. March 4. (Present, 17 members. Tilghman in the Chair.). Committee on Major Long’s “new method of transferring boats, &c.,” “made a report unfavorable to the merits of this paper, which report was adopted.” Library donations reported. Letter of thanks for the casts from the New York Lyceum. Mr. Lukens was requested to put in repair the Clock “ which stands over the Eastern door of the building of the Society.” Luken’s Lithontriptor: Dr. Horner reported experiments, “and exhibited an artificial calculus of gypsum which had been perforated with the greatest ease in several directions in the dead subject.” 1825. March 18. (Present, 19. Tilghman in the Chair; Drs. Bache, Harlan, Barton, Patterson, Mease, Coates; Messrs. DuPonceau, Vaughan, Say, LeSueur, Ord, Jones, Lukens, Bonaparte, Keating; Judge McKean; Majors Lo- rick and Long.) Library donations reported. Major Long’s letter respecting the Committee’s report was read; and it was resolved that the report be reconsidered, and its consideration postponed to the next meeting. “ Dr. Harlan communicated some observations on some of the Mammiferous animals of N. America, being part of a work which he is preparing for the press on that subject.” Com. Barron’s “communication, and documents accom- panying it, to be at his request returned to him.” 1825. April 1. (Present, 24. Tilghman; DuPoncean, Judge Gibson, Vaughan, ©. ©. Biddle, Say, Dr. Troost, Dr. April. 541 , 1825. Horner, Dr. Bache, Dr. Mease, Haines, Bonaparte, Dr. Pat- terson, Vaux, Dr. Collin, Short, Nichols, Dr. Harlan, Dr. Colhoun, Ord, Major Long, Lukens, Dr. Jackson, Keating.) Fossils: Dr. Harlan read a notice of an extinct fossil Tapir ; of a new species of Lepus; of a new genus (Oste- opera) of the order Glires. Ordered “ enrolled in the archives.” Some particulars relating to Mungo Park’s death, con- tained in a letter from Consul General Shaler at Algiers, were read by Mr. Duponceau. Major Long’s paper was taken up; the report of the Com- mitiee discussed ; and a substitute resolution proposed by Dr. Patterson, passed, viz. : ‘* Resolved, That Major Long be requested to furnish the Society for their Transactions, with such an abstract of his paper on transit locks, as with the drawings may be sufficient to explain these inventions, and bring them before the public.’’ Mr. Deabate’s request to be allowed to take with him to Europe the tooth of the Mammoth, promising to send back exchanges, was referred to the Curators with power to take order. ; The Directors of the Atheneum requested permission to remove the partition between the two northern rooms rented to them. Referred to the Building Committee with power to take order. 1825. April 15. (Present, 23. Duponceau in the Chair. Troost, Carey, Long, Bonaparte and others.) Library donations from Michaux and others. Gen. Geo. Izard’s letter informing the Society “that he would take pleasure in promoting the objects of the Society by collecting such information respecting the Aborigines and the Natural History of the Territory of Arkansas, as his situation of governor of that Territory” would permit, was “referred to a Committee with instructions to prepare notes to assist Gen. Izard in his inquiries & observations,” consist- ing of Keating, Chapman, Bonaparte and Duponceau. April—May. 542 1825. Catalogue of the Library: Thanks (for copies) received from the London Institution and Royal Institution of Great Britain. C. C. Brodie’s “invention to repair the sides of ships, under the surface of the water.” Model sent with a letter from Com. Barron. Referred to Board of Officers to report: “whether the invention be worthy of the Magellanic or Extra Magellanic premium.” Weights and Measures : “Mr. Vaughan communicated the passage of a law by the Assembly of this State, appointing a board of Commissioners to examine & report upon the sys- - tem of weights and measures in use in the Commonwealth.” New Members Elected. M. Flourens, M.D., of Paris. Count Real, of France. Thomas Cadwalader, John K, Kane, John D. Godman, Charles N. Bancker, Edward Livingston, of New Orleans, of Philadelphia. 1825. May 6. (Present, 27. Patterson in the Chair; Hopkinson, Ingersoll, Pedersen, Bancker, Kane, Morgan, Hare, Bonaparte, Godman and others.) Brodie’s invention reported by the Board of Officers worthy to receive the Hzxtra Magellanic premium, Con- sideration of the report made special order for next meet- ing; notice to be given in the newspapers. Izard’s researches: Committee reported its “ notes.” ' Resolved, That a copy be transmitted to Gen. Izard, ‘with a letter from the Secretary informing him that the Society is grateful for his offer and will be thankful for any communication,’ ’’ &. Library donations from. Quoy and Guemard, of Paris; Deabate, Consul General of Sardinia ; Jose da Silva Lisboa, of Rio Janeiro, and others, May—June. 54 3 3825. Capt. Krusenstern’s letter of thanks for his election, with a donation of Pacific Ocean charts, Vol. I, and promise of following volumes, was read by Mr. Keating. Count Real’s thanks for election to membership reported. 1825. May 20. (Present, 26. DuPonceau in the Chair; Nicholas Biddle, Eberle, Dewees, Meredith and others.) Library donations from various persons and the Royal Swedish Academy. M™ Strickland deposited a work on the New York Canals. M" Temminck’s letter of thanks for membership was read. Brodie’s invention. Report of the Board considered, “ and adopted by a vote of two-thirds of the members present.” On motion, the value of the premium just awarded was fixed at $45, “to be furnished in a medal, or money, at the option of the inventor.” Bust of Franklin: The Franklin Institute’s request for the loan of the cast of Flaxman’s bust of Franklin and Reich’s medal of the same, was referred to the Curators, with power. Major Long was, on motion, permitted to withdraw his paper. The Building Committee reported that they had _per- mitted the removal of the partition. (See April 1.) The Curator’s reported that they had presented the toosh to M. Deabbate [sic]. (See April 1.) 1825. June 17. (Present, 14. Collins in the Chair; Vaughan, Harlan, Collin, Conrad, Pollock, Vaux, Godman, Say, Keating, Brown, Ord, Patterson, Bache.) Library donations from R. H. Lee, Harlan, Collins, Pat- terson and the Academy Natural Sciences, Philadelphia. Mr. Say said that Dr. Harlan’s generic name had been an- ticipated by that of Celogenus. (April 1.) Agricultural Society’s room-rent: The Building Commit- tee was directed to consider the propriety of reducing the F July—Aug.—Sept. 54AL 1825. rent paid by the Agricultural Society for their room ; with power to take action. Mr. Short’s offer “to deposit his library in the Society’s rooms” was accepted, with thanks. 1825. July 15. (Present, 18. Tilghman; Vaughan, Le- Sueur, Godman, Troost, Collin, DuPonceau, Mease, Nicholls, Ord, Horner, Warren, C. C. Biddle, Keating, Hare, Collins, Say, Dr. Bache.) Library Donations from M. Oliveira of Rio, and others. Catalogue received by the Literary and Philosophical So- ciety, Manchester. Historical Collections American Philosophical Society, Vol. I. Copy to be sent to the New Hampshire Historical Society. New members elected: Don José da Silva Lisboa, of Rio Janeiro; Joseph R. Ingersoll, of Philadelphia. 1825. Aug. 19. (Present, 11. DuPonceau; Vaughan, Harlan, Godman, Nicholls, Mease, C. C. Biddle, Keating, Jackson, Dr. Coates, Dr. Bache.) Library donations from Rob. De Silver, Charles Bona- parte, Rich. Hen. Lee and others. Cabinet donation from the Natural Historical Lyceum of New York. Weights and measures: Letter and documents from Wm. Vaughan, of London, “ enclosing a letter to Davies Gilbert Esq. on the same subject.” Pavement before the Hall to be extended by the Building Committee, “so as to make it uniform with the width, re- cently established by the city corporation.” 1825. Sept. 16. (Present, 15. Patterson in the Chair; Jacobs, Short, Carey and others.) Transactions American Philosophical Society, Vol. II, New Series, reported ready for delivery. Library donations from J. T. Carré, Mrs. Ann Harris, of Oct.—Nov. 545 1925. Bellefonte, General Cortez, Commodore Kruzenstern, J. Barrozo de Pereira and others. Cabinet donations from Dr. Mease and Mf. Rivinus. Capture of the General Monk by the Hyder Ali during the American war. Dr. Mease’s written communication was referred to the Historical Committee. “Dr. Collin made a verbal communication respecting the weather of the preceding summer.” 1825. Oct. 7. (Present, 16. Patterson in the Chair.) Library donations from “his majesty, the King of the Low Countries,” and others. “ Dr. Collin made a verbal communication on the subject of Languages.” Magnet: * The Vice President stated that he had recently examined a very powerful magnet, constructed by Mr. Franklin Bache, of this city, which sustained a weight of more than 810 pounds.” 1825. Oct. 21. (Present, 20. Dr. Collins in the Chair; 8. Conrad, Livingston, Pollok [sic], and others.) Library donations from the Marquis Lascaris of Turin, C. 8. Rafinesque, of Kentucky, and others. New members eleeted: Count Miot de Melito, of the National Institute of France. Philip Tidyman, M.D., of Germantown, Pa. 1825. Nov. 4. (Present,15. DuPonceau in the Chair; Pedersen, Pollok, and others.) Library donations from Niles, Say, Ord, Martigny, Mitch- ell, DuPonceau and the Lyceum Natural History, New York. M. Martigny’s letter on the subject of American geogra- phy was read. Count Miot de Melito’s letter of thanks for membership was read. PROC, AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. XXXV. PRINTED JULY 25, 1884. Nov.—Dec. 546 1825. Count de Romanzoff’s thanks (per Levitt Harris) were read. “ Dr, Mease read a letter, dated Monticello, Sep. 16, 1825, addressed to him by Thomas Jefferson, on the subject of the house in which he resided when he wrote the Declaration of Independence. — re “ Dr. Mease stated that he had ascertained the house to be that situated at the South West corner of Seventh and Market Streets.” “Mr. DuPonceau made a verbal communication on the subject of American Iron.” “Dr. Mease read two letters from a soldier of the Revolu- tion, named Major Jacquet, relating to several skirmishes and transactions wherein the writer had been engaged.” - 1825, Nov. 18. (Present, 16. Tilghman in the Chair; Hasler and others.) Library donations from several persons. Cabinet donation from Mr. Pedersen through Mr. Collins. Mr. Macnevin’s (of New York) request for the return of his paper previously offered the Society was granted. “ Mr. DuPonceau read a private letter which he had re- ceived from Mr. Von Hammer.” “Mr. Hasler made some remarks on Mummies.” “The first volume of a work published by Mr. Von Ham- mer, having been presented some time ago to the Society, through Mr. DuPonceau, by mistake, it was resolved that it be returned to Mr. DuPonceau, for whose private library it had been intended.” 1825. Dec. 2. (Present, 18. Drs. Patterson; Collin, Moore, Harlan, Barton, Gibson, Chapman and Mease; Messrs. Vaughan, Nichols, Kane, Harris and Ord.) Library donations from Desilver and Chapman. Oabinet donation of a drawing of the Mammoth by Dr. Colhoun. December. 547 1825. On the Grous [sic] of North America; in letters to John Vaughan from B. Vaughan, of Maine, and Dr. Holmes, of Maine. Tidyman’s letter of thanks read. Keating’s letter informed the Society that he had returned to Mr. Vaughan, the cast from Flaxman’s head of Franklin, and the Medal by Reich ; promising for the Franklin Insti- tute that “as soon as the dies are hardened, a proof impres- sion in silver, of the Institute Medal, will be presented to the Cabinet of the Society.” “New demonstration of the Binomial Theorem by W. Marrat of Liverpool,” communicated per Mr. F. Nicholls, was referred to Nichols, Patterson and Nulty. “The Treasurer, Mr. Vaughan, laid his annual accounts before the Society ;” referred to C. C. Biddle, Hembel and Ord. 1825. Dec. 16. (Present, 19. Tilghman; Vaughan, Hasler, C. C. Biddle, Kane, C. Bonaparte, Morgan, Collin, Patterson, Nichols, Moore, Harris, DuPonceau, Dewees, Mease, Harlan, Collins, T. Gilpin, Ord.) Auditing Committee reported balance due by the Treas- urer to the Society: On the general account $370.39; on the Magellanic Fund account, $1015.67 ; on the Rittenhouse Fund account, $31.45; excess of expenditure for foreign journals over appropriation, $16.75; therefore recommend an appropriation of $200 for 1826. “The Committee also recommend the immediate invest- ment of the large balance, now $1015.67 due to the Magel- lanic Fund ; and of which $769.10 has been due more than a year. “The present Insurance on the Books, &. ... is but $4000; the Committee therefore suggest the propriety of in- creasing the Insurance to $6000.” $16.75 was then appropriated to supply deficiency as above. January. 548 1826. Marrat’s demonstration: Committee’s report adopted. Committee appointed to invest the funds: C. C. Biddle, Patterson, Ord. Insurance discussed and raised to $6000. Library donations from W. Thompson, of London; Dr. Patterson, Dr. Jer. Van Rensselaer, and Dr. Dav. Hosack. Texas: “The Geographical Society of Paris having some time ago requested some information of this Society respect- ing the Province of Texas, Dr. Mease read a Paper on the subject, which he submits to the Society, as a reply to the Queries of the Society of Paris.” 1826. Jan’y 6. Afternoon session. (Present, 14. Du- Ponceau, C. C. Biddle, Hembel, Vaux, Tilghman, Keating, Vaughan, Harlan, Mease, Collin, Patterson, Barton, De- wees, Kane.) Judges and Clerks were appointed, and balloting pro- ceeded until five o’clock, when the following were declared Officers of the Society: ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Wm. Tilghman. Vice-Presidents—Du Ponceau, Collins, Patterson. Secretaries— Walsh, Ord, Keating, Bache. Councillors—Chapman, Hembel, Hare, C. C. Biddle. Curators—Say, Mease, Horner. Treasurer—V aughan. [There appears to have been no evening session. | 1826. Jan’y 20. (Present, 14. Tilghman in the Chair; Pedersen and others.) Investigating Committee reported “that they had in- vested $1049.74 in a certificate of the U. 8. Exchanged Four and one-half per cent stock of 1824.” “ The attention of the Com. having been drawn to the character of the securities in January. 549 1826, which the funds of the Society are placed, they deem it their duty to suggest the propriety of investing or converting all the funds of the Society, as speedily as possible, into the Funded debt of the United States, the State of Pennsyl- vania, or the City of Philadelphia.” Treasurer reported increase of Insurance on the Personal property of the Society to $6000, with $4000 on the Build- ing in the Insurance Company of North America. Committee of Finance established : “‘On motion of Dr. Pat- terson, it was resolved, that a permanent Committee consist- ing of three members, to be called the Committee of Finance, be now established, with the following powers and duties: ‘*1. To take charge, in conjunction with the Treasurer, of the invest- ment of the Society’s monies; and to have the general superintendence and management of the Funds. **2. To report on the Treasurer’s accounts, when presented. **3. To have access, whenever they may desire it, to all the books, ac- counts, and other papers of the Treasurer. ‘*4. To have power to remit the payment of the amount of the annual dues of members, when they shall judge that the circumstances of the case require it.’” Com. to be appointed annually on the second meeting in February. The following were then appointed: Clement C. Biddle, R. M. Patterson, George Ord. Library donations from M. Griiberg di Hlemso, of Tangier, M. Pedersen, and the A. 8. Phil. “A new and original invention; by G. W. Long, U. 8. Artillery,” read by Dr. Harlan, and referred to Patterson, Strickland and Hembel. Greek Colony planted in East Florida, 1768: Paper read by Dr. Mease, as a reply to some of the Queries of the Geo- graphical Society, Paris. _ The Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s request to be permitted to examine the Society’s original letters, papers and documents relating to country’s history, with a view to publication, was referred to the Board. Building Committee appointed: Strickland, Vaughan, Patterson. $100 placed at its disposal for expenses of 1826. February.. 55 0 1826. To the Librarian: $100 for periodicals ; $75 for binding $150 for current expenses. J. Vaughan elected Librarian for 1826. - New members elected: Samuel Humphreys, of Philadel- phia; Don Pablo de la Llave, Min. Justice, ids ete Dr. John Lewis Tiarks, of Jever, E. Friesland. 1826. Feb’y 8. (Present, 11. DuPonceau in the Chair; Vaughan, Mease, Pedersen, Morgan, Bache, Colhoun, Har- lan, Nichols, Keating, Ord.) Historical Society’s request: Report of the Board pre- sented and adopted, ending thus: “ Resolved, That it is not expedient to grant the request of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.” Resolution to be transmitted by the Secre- tary. Mr. Humphreys’ letter of thanks for election read. 1826. Feb’y 17. (Present, 11. Patterson in the Chair.) Library donations from persons and societies. “Dr. Nicholas Collins entertained the Society with re- marks upon some Birds, Quadrupeds and phenomena of Nature.” “ Mr. DuPonceau read a letter from M. Griiberg di Hemso, of Tripoli, relating to the Languages of sundry tribes of Africa, viz., the Berbers.” Long’s paper (read Jan. 20) was allowed to be withdrawn by the author. Committee appointed “ of five persons, severally acquaint- ed with various branches of Literature and Science, to make a list of such books and pamphlets for the Library of the Society as may be specially wanted to render it more useful: Nichols, Mease, DuPonceau, Harlan, Hembel. Committee appointed on Rask’s letter and papers, sent “sometime ago” to the Society: Collin, Pedersen, Lorick. March—April. 55 1 1826. 1826. March3. (Present, 13. Patterson in the Chair; Mease, Collin, Vaughan, Hembell, Conrad, Harlan, Strick- land, Ord, Kane, Hare, Bache, Keating.) Draft of report of Committee on Rask’s letter and papers read. Committee of Finance reported organization. Library donations from two persons and two societies. Taylor, Sicard & Co., of Alvarado, send an Invoice of case “containing a number of the insect called in Spanish Aje,” and “a sample of the preparation from the insect used in Mexico as a paint,” with a letter from Col. J. D. Bradburn, of the Mexican Marines, enclosing a treatise in Spanish by Padre Tizan on the subject. Box not yet landed from the ship. Referred to Ord, Vaughan and Collins. “Proposed method of ascertaining the quadrature of the circle:” Letter from Jacob Peck, Greenville, Tenn. Laid on the table. Dr. Harlan described the differences “ between the Euro- pean leech, and that used in medicine in the United States.” 1826. March17. (Present, 12. DuPonceau in the Chair; Lorick, Pedersen, and others.) Committee on Rask’s letter reported. Laid on the table. Committee on Tizan’s treatise read an English translation of it by Mr. Vaughan. Committee continued. Library donations from Livingston, Renshaw, Bario de Cayru of Rio, Ed. Coles, Lea, &e. “ Mr. Nichols made a verbal communication on Land Sur- veying.” 1826. April 7. (Present, 12. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Committee on List of Books required for the Library re- ported a recommendation to purchase the “ Bulletin de la Société d’Encouragement” and “ Annales d’Industrie.” Adopted. April, 552 1826. John Vaughan’s Bond: Committee of Finance report that Mr. Vaughan would pay off his Bond for $2000, due the Society. Ordered, that the Secretary “affix the common seal of the Society to the assignment of said Bond to such person as Mr. Vaughan shall name, upon being informed by the Committee of Finance that said Bond has been duly paid.” Library donations from two persons and two societies. ** On the heat evolved by different kinds of fuel,” by Mar- cus Bull, read by Dr. Patterson; with diagrams. Referred to Patterson, Coates, Bache. The author permitted mean- while to publish it, if so disposed. 1826. April 21. (Present, 23. DuPonceau in the Chair; Haines, Eberle, Short, Conrad, Jackson and others.) Committee on Marcus Bull’s paper on Heat of fuels, re- reported in favor of its publication in the Transactions. Adopted. Library donations from Aloysio Colla, of Turin; Henrich von Struve, of Hamburg; Stephano Borson, of Turin, and others. Romanzoff’s Death: Dr. Mease offered the following reso- lution, which was unanimously adopted : “The American Philosophical Society having been informed of the death of their illustrious associate, Count Nicholas de Romanzoff; and deeply impressed with the feelings which such a loss is calculated to ex- cite in all the lovers of science, and particularly in this Society, to which he was zealously attached, of which attachment he gave them repeated proofs while he lived, and acquired a well-merited right to their gratitude ; therefore, “* Resolved, That the Secretary write a letter to Baron de Maltitz, Chargé des Aflaires of his Im, & R. majesty, the Emperor of Russia & King of Poland near the United States, expressive of the deep regret of this Society for the loss which they, in common with the scientific world, have sus- tained, by the death of Count Romanzoff; & requesting him to convey the expression thereof to the fumily of the illustrious deceased,’’ Committee on Rask’s letter: Report called up— ‘* Resolved, That the Society subscribe to one copy of Mr, Raflin’s [sic) proposed publication in the Latin language,”’ May. 553 1826. Transactions to issue in numbers: “ Dr. Patterson offered the following resolution which was adopted : ‘* Resolwed, That it is expedient to carry into effect the resolution of . . . . May 7, 1824, viz. That hereafter the Transactions .... be published in numbers, so that the publication shall keep pace as nearly as possible with the communication of the papers. Publication Committee organized : ‘‘ Resolwed, That a Standing Committee of three members, to be termed ‘The Committee of Publication’ be now appointed (and to be hereafter appointed at the second meeting in January, annually,) with the follow- ing powers and duties :—1. To superintend the printing & publishing of the Society’s Transactions ;—2. To receive subscriptions for these volumes ; with an understanding that they may be delivered in numbers, to be pub- lished at such intervals, and to be of such size, as the Committee may judge convenient ; & to be paid on delivery, at a price proportioned to the number of pages, which price is to be determined by the Committee and stated in the proposals ;—3. To call on the Librarian for his assistance in the performance of their duties ;—4. To receive all the payments made for the numbers, & to attend to their collection ; to pay from the funds so re- ceived, or which may be from time to time appropriated for the purpose by the Society, all the expenses attending the publication : to keep regu- lar & separate accounts of such receipts & expenditures; & to make a report of all their proceedings at the first meeting in December annually, or more frequently, if required.’’ First Committee of Publication chosen: Patterson, Ord, Bache. New members elected: Charles D. Meigs, M.D., of Phila- delphia: William McIlvaine, of Philadelphia; Jacopo Gra. berg di Hemso, of Sweden. 1826. May 5. (Present, 16. DuPonceau in the Chair ; Vaughan, Humbel, James, Bonaparte, Patterson, Nichols, Mease, Harlan, Conrad, Coates, Godman, Morgan, Ord, Dewees, Bache.) Library donations from six persons and one society. | Transactions IIT, No.1, Bull on Fuel, reported printed by the Publication Committee. Reply of Baron Maltitz read. John Vaughan’s private library of books, deposited in the May—June. 554 1826. Society’s Library costing $202.05. Mr. Ord’s motion to pur- chase it passed. Poppel’s map of the British Colonies in America offered for sale to the Society by Mr. Rivinus; referred to Vaughan Ord and DuPonceau. Zeisberger’s Grammar, translated, referred to a special committee at the meeting of , Was now referred to the Publication Committee, “ with the liberty of printing it in the next volume of Transactions, should they judge it ex- pedient.” . 1826. May 19. (Present, 16. DuPonceau in the Chair; Mcllvaine, Humphreys, and others.) Transactions, Vol. Il, No. 1, presented ; also, “a printed prospectus for obtaining subscriptions.” Library donations from Featherstonehaugh and da Silva. Mason ¢ Dixon’s line: “Dr. Mease deposited with the Society several very interesting maps, of early date, of the division lines between Pennsylvania, Delaware and Mary- land, accompanied by some explanatory notes.” Referred to the Historical Committee. M* Lisboa and Dr. Meigs acknowledged the honor of membership. “Dr. Mease communicated a letter written by Captain Mussey, describing a successful waling [sic] voyage, per- formed in 1803.” 1826. June 16. (Present, 10. Dr. Collin in the Chair; Vaughan, Harlan, Meigs, Barnwell, Coates, Nichols, Ord, Godman, Bache.) Poppel’s map, Committee reported against its purchase, “at the price.” Library donations from Lambert, DeKay, Bonaparte, Dar- lington, Worcester and two societies. Cabinet donation from Midshipman Deas, U. 8. N. July. 555 . 1826. Transactions, “ last volume,” receipt acknowledged by two London societies. Mr. Small’s offer to sell all remaining copies of Vols. I, IL, referred to Finance Committee. 1826. July 8.* (Present, 17. DuPonceau in the Chair ; Patterson, Vaughan, Lorick, Harlan, Hare, Meredith, Beas- ley, Chapman, Vaux, Ingersoll, C. C. Biddle, Horner, God- man, Sergeant, Walsh, Bache.) Jefferson’s Death: “ Dr. Patterson, having stated the ob- ject of the meeting to be the adoption of such measures as may be proper, on occasion of the death of Thomas Jeffer- son, former President of this Society, proposed the following Resolutions, which were unanimously adopted : Resolwed, That this Society, in common with the American Nation, and the whole learned world, is impressed with the deepest regret for the loss of their late illustrious associate and former President, Thomas Jefferson. Resolwed, That the President’s chair, which for a great number of years he so honorably filled, be clothed in black for the space of six months. Resolved, That, according to the ancient usage of this Society in relation to their deceased presidents, a public discourse in commemoration of Thomas Jefferson be delivered by a member, to be appointed ‘for that pur- pose. Resolwed, That a letter expressive of the feelings of this Society on this mournful occasion be addressed to the family of Thomas Jefferson, and sent to them, together with a certified copy of these proceedings. That the said letter be signed by the officer presiding at this meeting, and by the now acting Secretary. Resolved, That a letter be written in like manner, to the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres, at Paris, of which Thomas Jefferson was a member, informing them of the death of their illustrious associate, and expressing at the same time, the regret of this Society for his loss.’”’ Death of John Adams: Dr. Chapman then proposed the following Resolutions, which were unanimously adopted : Resowed, That this Society, in common with the American nation, feel the most profound regret for the loss of their illustrious associate, John Adams, whose talents, virtues, and patriotism contributed in a great de- * Evidently a special meeting to take action on the deaths of Jefferson and Adanis. July—Aug. 556 1826. gree to secure to our country the blessings of liberty and independence, and in trying times to obtain for it the aid and friendship of foreign na- tions. Resolved, That a letter, expressive of the feelings of this Society on this mournful occasion, be addressed to the family of John Adams, and sent to them, together with a certified copy of these proceedings. That the said letter be signed by the officer presiding at this meeting, and by the now acting Secretary. Resolwed, That a similar letter be addressed to the American Academy of _ Arts and Sciences at Boston, expressive of our regret for this common loss. “On motion of Dr. Chapman, it was “* Resolved, That the Society enter immediately upon the election of an Orator. * Whereupon Nicholas Biddle, Esq., was chosen.” A Committee of three, Chapman, Vaughan and Bache, were appointed to apply to the family of Jefferson “ for such documents and other information as may be needed by the orator in the preparation of his discourse.” Proceedings of this meeting ordered to be published. 1826. July 21. (Present, 11. DuPonceau in the Chair; Vaughan, ‘Nicholls, Mease, Hembell, Lorick, Meigs, Moore, Patterson, Strickland, Bache.) Committee on Jefferson’s death reported that an answer to their request had been received from Mr. Thomas J. Ran- dol ph. Library donations from six persons and three Societies. 1826. Aug. 18. (Present, 11. DuPonceau in the Chair; Vaughan, Hare, Mease, Nicholls, Moore, Meigs, Long, Col- lin, Kane, Harlan.) | John Adams’ Death: “The Committee appointed to write letters of condolence on the subject of the death of John Adams to the family of the deceased & to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences at Boston, reported replies from Mr. President Adams & from that Society ... . respec- tively.” September. 557 1826, Library donations from José F. F. Pinheiro, of Brazil ; Count Lanjuinais, of Paris; J.J. Barrozo de Pereira, and a dozen other persons and societies. Cabinet donation from the corporation of New York City. Captain Barron’s patent carrying and lifting trunk dock for repairing ships was verbally described by Mr. Vaughan. 1826. Sept. 15. (Present, 11. Patterson in the Chair.) Library donations from four sources. “Table to compute the Moon’s horizontal parallax,” &c., by Wm. Lambert, of Washington, was communicated by 8. L. Southward, Sec. U. 8. N., and referred to Moore, Pat- terson and Nulty.* Transactions American Philosophical Society, “late vol- umes” received by the Geographical Society, Paris. ‘Dr. Collin made some verbal remarks” on Peaches and Plums. CO. W. Peale’s request to have the skeleton of the Elephant presented to the Society by the Asiatic Society of Bengal, was granted on the following conditions : First—That the bones be joined together, at his cost, in a substantial and proper manner, under the superintendence of the curators of this So- ciety, so as to form an entire skeleton. Secondly—That, when exhibited, a label be attached to it, stating, that it was presented to the American Philosophical Society, by the Asiatic So- ciety of Bengal; and was by the former deposited in the Philadelphia Museum. Thirdly—That it may be reclaimed by the Society at any time after three years from its first exhibition. Fourthly—that if the skeleton be not mounted within one year from this date, the bones may be reclaimed by the Society, and the agreement made void. M. Rafn, Secretary Society Antiquaries, Copenhagen, to be informed of the Society’s subscription to one copy of his proposed publication in Latin. *Mr. Nulty’s name does not appear in the records of members present at meetings in 1825, 1826. Oct.—Nov. 55 8 1826. 1826. Oct. 6. (Present, 14. DuPonceau in the Chair; Major Ware, Pollok, Tidyman, and others.) C. W. Peale accepts the Society’s conditions. (See last meeting.) Library donations from ten sources. On the ancient languages of America; communicated by M": Rafinesque, and referred to the Historical Committee. Count Laval, of Russia returns thanks for membership. Silk Culture: Committee appointed to consider the sub- ject: Mease, Vaux, Kane. 1826. Oct. 20. (Present, 15. Patterson in the Chair; Strickland, Kane, Bonaparte, and others.) Silk Culture Committee reported progress. Library donations from three sources. Jefferson: A letter from James Brown, Minister at Paris, informed the Society that he had transmitted its communi- cation to M. Dacier, Secretary Academy Inscriptions and Belles Lettres, Paris; and enclosed a copy of M. Dacier’s reply to his letter; and a letter from M. Dacier to the President American Philosophical Society “offering the condolence of the R. Acad. Inscr. & B. L. on the melancholy event,” &c. “On the Hermaphrodite Orang-outang which recently died in Philadelphia.” Dr. Harlan described the animal which he had dissected. New members elected: M™ Henry de Struvé, Councillor of State, Russia; General Lewis Cass, Governor United States Territory, Michigan; Wm. Shaler, Esq., Consul General United States at Algiers. 1826. Nov. 8. (Present, 12. Duponceau; Conrad, De- wees, Morgan, and others.) Silk Culture Committee report accepted ; resolution post- poned, Library donations from four persons. Nov.—Dec, 559 1826. Cabinet donations from Mr. John Bacon and the Franklin Institute. 1826. Nov. 17. (Present, 12. Collins in the Chair.) Library donations from eight sources. Silk Culture Committee’s Resolution’ again postponed. 1826. Dec. 1. (Present,12. DuPonceau; Collin, Hall, Mease,; Vaughan, Hembel, Nichols, Meigs, Bache, Barnwell, Collins, Ord.) Finance Committee reported (verbally) the Treasurer’s ac- counts correct: Balance on general account $136.94; “the whole of the Magellanic & Rittenhouse funds having been invested, there is no balance in these aecounts.” “ The Treasurer stated that his accounts had been transcribed & were lying on the table.” He “ exhibited a detailed account of the situation of the Magellanic, Extra Magellanic & Rit- tenhouse Funds.” Library donations from three Academies, and G. Fischer de Waldheim. Silk Culture Committee’s Resolution was discussed and adopted, recommending “the appointment of a Committee to prepare an Address to the Public urging the planting of White Mulberry trees, extensively, & the breeding of Silk- worms, by the people of the U. 8.” Mr. Vaughan gave notice he would move for an appro- priation of money to buy enough copies of the current Vol. Transactions American Philosophical Society to supply foreign and domestic corresponding societies. Annual Meeting Card: **On motion of Mr. Ord the Treas- urer was instructed to have the Stated Meetings of the So- ciety printed upon a card for the use of the members. Letter of Information to New Members, announcing their election. Engraving of such a copperplate form ordered. Byrd's Line. The original MS. was exhibited by Dr. Mease, “containing the History of the Dividing Line be- Dec,—Jan. 560 1826—1827. tween North Carolina and Virginia, by Colonel Byrd, of Westover, Va.” 1826. Dec. 15. (Present, 13. Tilghman in the Chair.) Finance Committee reported verbally on the condition of the funds. ; | Library donation from the Charleston Library Company. Cabinet donation from Mr. Baker. Dr. Collin spoke on the Effect of the Weather on the Human Constitution; and on Eating. Mr. Vaughan’s promised Resolution to buy copies of Transactions American Philosophical Society for other So- cieties was, after discussion, postponed. No applications for Magellanic or Extra Magellanic pre- mium. Election Day—Evening Meeting: Some doubts having been expressed, with respect to the necessity of holding an Ordinary meeting of the Society, on the evening of the first Friday in January, the day whereon the third article of the twelve Fun- damental Laws declares that the annual election of Officers shall be held ; Chief Justice Tilghman, to whom the question was referred, decided, that, in conformity with article ninth of the said Fundamental Laws, an Ordinary meeting ought to be held on the evening of the day above men- tioned ; and it was consequently resolved, that the Society should hence- forward, assemble in accordance with this decision, 1827. Jan’y 5. (Present, 8. Tilghman in the Chair; DuPonceau, Vaughan, Meigs, Patterson, Mease, Coates, Ord.) Election returns reported, thus: Electors present: Collin, Ord, Patterson, Collins, Bache, Vaux, Vaughan, Du- Ponceau, Mease, Harlan, Meigs, Hembel, Kane, Tilghman, Persons duly elected. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Tilghman. Vice-Presidents—Du Ponceau, Collins, Patterson, Secretaries—Ord, Keating, Fr. Bache, 0. C. Biddle. January. 561 1827. Councillors—Meredith, Collin, Wm. Maclure, R. Walsh, Jr. Curators—Say, Mease, Horner. Treasurer—V aughan. Library donations from five persons. Pelham’s Map of Boston, 1775-6 was deposited by Dr. E. Hudson. Magellanic Premium. Resolution adopted by the Board of Officers at its last meeting, December 22. ‘* Resolwed, That it be stated to the Society as the opinion of this Board that it is consistent with the terms of the Magellanic Donation, and is there- fore in the power of the Society to make any such appropriation of the Surplus Magellanic Fund as they may judge most likely to serve the objects of the Institution ; and that it be recommended to the Society to make such an appropriation for the purpose of aiding in the publication of their Zransactions.’’ This resolution to be inserted in the minutes and to be ‘‘acted upon at some future day.’’ “ A table to compute the Moon’s correct motion for 12 hours in long., lat., right asc., & dec. by interpolation from successive differences, extended to the fourth order, & to every 5 minutes of intermediate time between noon & mid- night or midnight & noon,” by Wm. Lambert, of Washing- ton, was communicated and referred to Patterson, Moore and Nulty. Dr. Patterson made some remarks on the explosion of gunpowder by the electric spark. 1827. Jan’y19. (Present, 14. Patterson in the Chair.) Library donations from Richard Bache, of West Point, Schumacher, of Copenhagen, and other sources. Cabinet donation from Dr. James Mease. ‘Some brief notes respecting the Territory of Arkansas & the late Possessors & Occupants of the greater part of that Country” were received with a letter from Governor Geo. Izard. Referred to DuPonceau, Mease, Harland. Governor Izard had sent a small collection of specimens to New Orleans for shipment to the Society’s cabinet. PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. Xxxvi. PRINTED AUGUST 8, 1884. February. 562 1827. Two MSS. of Arthur Lee were received from Richard Henry Lee, “giving an account of the proceedings before the Criminal Judge, of the government of Prussia, in rela- tion to the Robbery of Doctor Lee’s official papers, while minister at the Prussian court, in the time of Frederick the Great.” Referred to the Historical Committee. Transactions American Philosophical Society ITI, i, re- ceived by the Geographical Society, Paris. Gilbert's Annals: Letter from Mr. Barth, of Leipsig, offering to exchange them for Transactions American Philo- sophical Society. Accepted. The Standing Committees were continued for 1827: Building. Committee: Strickland, Vaughan, Patterson. Finance Committee: OC. C. Biddle, Patterson, Ord. Publication Committee: Patterson, Ord, Bache. Appropriations for 1827: Building, $150; Periodicals, $200; Binding, $75 ; Current Expenses, $150. Librarian chosen for 1827, John Vaughan. New members elected: Mr. Honoré Torombert, of Lyons, France; Mr. Joel R. Poinsett, of Charleston, South Caro- lina; Dr. René La Roche, of Philadelphia. 1827. Feb’y 2. (Present, 11. DuPonceau in the Chair ; Patterson, Mease, Harlan, Kane, Vaux, Vaughan, LaRoche, Nichols, Meigs, Ord.) Committee on the paper by Izard reported progress. Library donations from LaKoche, Meigs, Geo. Vaux, Job R. Tyson, Dr. W. C. Daniell, of Savannah, and the gia of Arts, London. Transactions American Philosophical Society IIT, i, re- ceived by Linnean Society, London, and II by the Bath and West of England Society. “Some account of the Menomonies, with a specimen of an attempt to form a Dictionary of their Language,” by Edwin Jumes, M.D., U.S. A., was read and referred to Meigs, Du- Ponceau, Mease. February. 563 * 1827, Form of announcement to new members reported and ap- proved. 1827. Feb’y 16. (Present, 15. DuPonceau in the Chair ; Vaughan, Harlan, Nichols, Mease, Patterson, Kane, Bache, Moore, Meredith, Meigs, Conrad, Coates, Hare, Ord.) Magellanic premium: Report of Board with resolutions, adopted : Resolwed, That the Ground rent reserved and payable out of certain Lots, at the Northeast corner of Mulberry and Eighth streets, originally pur- chased by the society for Nine hundred and ninety-four dollars, and yield- ing an annual income (exclusive of taxes) of Eighty-nine dollars and sixty cents, and this investment alone, be retained and appropriated for the Magellanic Premium Fund. Resolwed, That any number of Premiums more than two, which now remain, or shall at any time hereafter remains, unawarded, may be distrib- - uted under the terms of the Surplus Magellanic Premium, as now estab- lished. Resolved, That all the monies which have accumulated upon the Magel- lanic donation, or which may hereafter arise from this source, except the Ground-rent reserved by the first resolution, shall constitute a Fund, to be called the Magellanic Publication Fund, the whole Interest of which (but no part of the principal) shall be appropriated to assist in the publica- tion of the Society’s Transactions, under the charge and direction of the committee of publication ; provided, that this fund shall be at all times liable for the Magellanic or surplus Magellanic Premium, reserved as above, should those be claimed and awarded. Library donations from four persons and three societies. Cabinet donation of fossil shells from Virginia, from J. Finch. Lasteyrie’s death: ‘The presiding officer, having an- nounced to the Society the death of a distinguished foreign member, Count Lasteyrie, son-in-law to General La Fayette ; it was ** Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to write a letter to General La Fayette, expressive of regret for the loss which science has sustained in the death of Count Lasteyrie and to request the former to convey to the family of the latter the condolence of the Society on the occasion of his decease.”’ Feb.—March. : 564. 1827. 1827. Feb’y 23. Special Meeting. (Present, 10. Du- Ponceau, Patterson, Collins, Hembell, Mease, Vaughan, Short, LaRoche, Aarlan, Ord.) “ The Society having heard, with deep regret, of the death of their venerable associate, Charles Wilson Peale, it was ** Resolved, That the members assemble at his late residence, on Sunday next, at 12 o’clock, for the purpose of attending his funeral.”’ ‘* Resolved, That a letter be addressed to the family,’’ &c. ‘* Resolved, That the first of the above resolutions be published in the newspapers of to-morrow.”’ 1827. March 2. (Present, 17. DuPonceau in the Chair; LaRoche, Morgan, Izard, Hall, Rawle, Hopkinson, and others.) Library donations were received from twelve persons and three societies. Zeisberger’s Grammar of the Delaware language: Mr. Du- Ponceau read the first part of his preface to his translation now in press for the Transactions American Philosophical Society, Vol. III. Referred to the Committee of Publication to take order. Transactions III, i, acknowledged by the Astronomical and Royal Societies, London. Governor Lewis Cass returned thanks for membership. 1827. March 16. (Present,17. Patterson in the Chair.) Library donations from three persons and one society. Cabinet donations from W. Lewis and Dr. Mease. Dr. Horner read Dr. J. Rhea Barton’s printed paper on the Treatment of Anchylosis, to be published in the North American Medical and Surgical Journal. Mr. DuPonceau read the rest of his Preface to Zeisberger. Nicholas Biddle having accepted the appointment to de- liver the oration on Jefferson, it was ‘* Resolved, That the Committee of July 8, 1826, should arrange with him * with respect to the public delivery of the Eulogium,’’”’ a B65 ie Chapman, Vaughan, Bache, appointed such Committee. Historical Documents : _** Resowed, That a Committee be appointed to address a memorial to the Legislature of Pa. requesting them to grant this society the sum of $500 to enable it to print the Historical Documents in its possession.’’ Mease, Moore, Kane. Memorial to be subscribed by the President and Secretary. 1827. April 6. (Present, 14. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Kulogium Committee reported Wednesday April 11, noon, as the time, and Dr. Chapman’s lecture room in the Univer- sity as the place appointed. Library donations from six persons and three societies. 1827. April 18. Special Meeting. (Present, 8. DuPon- ceau; Vaughan, La Roche, Coates, Lorick, Collin, Moore, Ord.) Thanks voted to Mr. N. Biddle, “for the able manner in which he performed the duty which they had assigned him in pronouncing the Eulogium on their former President, Thomas Jefferson.” Copy requested for publication. Pub- lication Committee instructed to take order. 1827. April 20. (Present, 28. Patterson in the Chair; DuPonceau, Collin, Nichols, Godman, Lorick, Colhoun, Kane, Jackson, Major Ware, Coates, C. C. Biddle, Horner, Hare, Vaughan, Harlan, Bache, Meigs, Mr. J. E. Hall, La Roche, Dr. Drake, Hembel, Chapman, Moore, Mease, . McIlvaine, N. Biddle, Ord.) Library donations from Lyceum Natural History, New York, and Prof. C. C. Rafn. Cabinet donation of specimens of Amber from the deep cut of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, from 8S. N. Dexter. A letter, book and pamphlets from Prof. Rafn were “ re- April. 566 1827. ferred to Major Lorick, with a request to give the Society some information thereon.” Dr. J. D. Godman would present at the next meeting a memoir relative to a new Fossil Animal allied to Megalo- saurus and Ichthyosaurus,” &c., for which he proposed the name of Megistosaurus ensiformis. [See Dr. Harlan’s as- sertion that it was a common Sperm whale, Minutes of July 20, 1827, and January 18, 1828.] New members elected: John Price Wetherill, of Philadel- phia; George Emlen, of Philadelphia; Judge Tait, of Ala- bama; Marcus Bull, of Philadelphia; John Wilhelm Dal- man, M.D., of Stockholm ; Dr. Zeechinelli, of Padua. 1827. April 80. Special Meeting. (Present, 18. DuPon- ceau; Vaughan, Bache, Chapman, Harris, Moore, Hare, Ord, Ware, Meigs, Wetherill, Bancker, C. C. Biddle.) Tilghman’s death: “Dr. Chapman having stated the object of the meeting to be the adoption of such measures as may be proper, on occasion of the death of the Honorable William Tilghman, late President of this Society, proposed the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted : “The Society being desirous of testifying their deep re- gret for the loss of their President the Honorable William Tilghman, resolve: That the members shall assemble at their Hall, on Wednesday next, at 4 o'clock P, M., in order to attend the funeral, in a body, That the president’s chair be shrouded in black during six months, That according to the ancient usage of this society, in relation to their deceased presidents, a public discourse, in commemoration of Chief Jus- tice Tilghman, be delivered by a member, to be appointed for that pur- pose. That a letter, expressive of the feelings of this society on this mournful . occasion, be addressed to the family of the Honourable William Tilghman, and sent to them, together witha certified copy of these proceedings ; and that the said letter be signed by the Officer presiding, and by the now act- ing Secretary."’ Peter S. DuPonceau was then nominated Orator ; proceed- ings of the meeting to be published in the newspapers. May—June. 567 1827. 1827. May 4. (Present, 18. Patterson in the Chair; Judge Tait, Major Lorick, and others.) Major Lorick reported “ an account of the principal con- tents of Prof. Rafn’s books & pamphlet.” Ordered to be de- posited in the archives. Mr. Vaughan reported the transmission of resolutions of condolence to the family of Judge Tilghman, &c. Library donation from six persons and five societies. — Cabinet donation from Dr. La Roche. ‘Transactions American Philosophical Society, Vol. ITI, acknowledged by Asiatic Society, Paris. Thanks for membership from Dr. Tiarks and Judge Tait. Mr. Bancker stated, verbally, that Dr. Godman left this city yesterday on his way to New Orleans, for the purpose of procuring a fuller & more detailed account of the Fossil bones which he announced at the last meeting.” Duponceau chosen (on ballot) Orator for Judge Tilghman’s Eulogy. , 1827. May18. (Present, 15. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Library donations from four persons and two societies, 1827. June 15. (Present, 9. DuPonceau; Vaughan, Vaux, Moore, Colhoun, Meigs, Mease, Hembel, Bache.) Library donations from President Madison, Attorney- General Wirt, &c. Cabinet donation: Medal struck to commemorate the Grand Canal Celebration from the corporation of the city of New York. “On a Cypress tree, of immense size, growing near the city of Oaxaca, Mexico,” letter from Joel R. Poinsett, “ now - in Mexico,” “ with a cord [ ] feet along, representing its exact circumference.” July—Aug.—Sept. 568 1827. 1827.. July 20. (Present, 13. Patterson in the Chair; DuPonceanu, and others.) Library donations from J. Adamson and Count de Lillers. Letter from Rev. Th. Hartwell Horne, respecting his printed ig of the Library of Queen’s Voller, Cam- bridge, England. ‘‘Resolved, That the thanks of the Society be presented to the Revd. Mr. Horne for his obliging intention ; & that two copies of the Catalogue of our Library be forwarded to him,’’ one for himself and one for the Li- brary. Dr. Harlan spoke of Dr. Godman’s animal as in his opinion belonging to the Whale family (ef. Jan. 18, 1828). New members elected: J. P. C. Cassado de Giraldes, of Lis- bon ; James Rush, M.D., of Philadelphia; John K. Mitchell, M.D., of Philadelphia; James Brown, Minister Plenipoten- tiary United States at Paris. 1827. Aug. 17. (Present, 15. DuPonceau in the Chair; Dr. Mitchell, and others.) Library donations from four persons and two societies. Dr. Rush tendered in one letter, his acknowledgments, for the honor, and in another, his resignation of membership, which was accepted. A letter on Portuguese Geography was received from M. Giraldes. The medical properties of Ginseng. Dr. Mease read a let- ter from Rev. Mr. Morrison, of Canton, recounting the opinions of the Chinese. Notes “intended to direct Mr. Poinsett in his inquiries in relation to the structure of the Indian setischig ccs of Mexico, were read by Mr. DuPonceau. Mr. DuPonceau also read a Supplement to his observa- tions on the Grammar of the Delaware Language. Referred to Publication Committee with power. 1827. Sept. 21. (Present, 14. Mr. Collins in the Chair.) . Library donations from five London societies, 2 institu- tions and 11 private persons. October. 569 1827. Transactions American Philosophical Society, II, No. 2 (Delaware Indian Grammar), reported “completed” by the Publication Committee, and a printed copy laid on the table. Baron Struvé’s acknowledgments received. J. Bywater’s (of Liverpool), communication on some Physical phenomena, was referred to Patterson, Bache, Hembel. 1827. Oct. 5. (Present, 12. Patterson in the Chair; Du Ponceau, Hembel, Harlan, Moore, Hopkinson, Vaughan, Nichols, Ord, Chapman, Meigs, Bache.) Committee report on Bywater’s paper, adopted. Library donations from six persons, and the French Academy. Eulogy on Tilghman fixed for noon, October 11, in Dr. Chapman’s lecture room in the University, and a Commit- tee of Management appointed: Vaughan, Chapman, Hop- kinson. 1827. Oct. 12. Special Meeting. (Present, Mr. Wm. Jones in the Chair; Nichols, Moore, Vaughan, Chapman and Ord.) Thanks voted to Mr. DuPonceau for his Eulogium ; copy requested ; Publication Committee instructed to take order for its publication. 1827. Oct. 19. (Present, 19. DuPonceau in the Chair; C. Bonaparte, J. P. Wetherill, Dr. Mitchell, Kane, Lukens, -and others.) DuPonceau’s Eulogium printed and “ ready for distribu- tion to-morrow.” Library donations from Mr. Turpin, Mr. Jomard, M. Balbi, and Mr. Warden, of Paris, Prof. Thunberg, of Upsal, Mr. DuPonceau, and the Berlin Academy. Several Vols. Transactions to complete the set. “For this it seems the October. ; ; 570 | 1827. Society is indebted to the liberality & attention of the Min- ister of the Interior of Prussia, Baron Schuckmann,” to whom therefore a copy of the Transactions American Philo- sophical Society was to be sent “as a testimonial of respect for his beneficia] exertions in behalf of science.” “On the geographical distribution of plants,” by Ch. Pickering, M.D., read, and referred to Harlan, Collins, Mease. Tilghman’s bequest: “ Mr. Vaughan read to the Society the following letter: ” “To Peter S. DuPonceau Zaccheus Collins Esquires Robert M. Patterson Vice Presidents of the Am. Phil. Society. GENTLEMEN, As Executors of the last Will and Testament of the late Chief Justice Tilghman, we have the honor to enclose you the sum of Two Hundred Dollars; being the amount of his Bequest to your highly re- spected society. In executing this part of the Will of our deceased and venerated friend, we cannot avoid experiencing a high gratification ; for while we, in com- mon with all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, must ever deeply deplore the loss of so estimable a character, we are nevertheless happy in the opportunity afforded us of conveying to you this small token of his regard and consideration. As such, we now transmit it to ‘The American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia, for Promoting Useful Knowledge,’ in the name, and by the directions, of the Honourable William Tilghman, the Testator, We have the honor to be, with every sentiment of respect, Your most obed. Servts. B, Curw, Jr. E. 8. Burp.’’ Philad’a, 8 Oct", 1827, After reading the foregoing letter, Mr. Collins offered the following resolution, which was adopted : Resolved, That the Society gratefully receive and record the Bequest of their late venerated and lamented President; and that the senior Vice President be requested to acknowledge its receipt, and to communicate to the Executors the great satisfaction with which the Society view this me- morial of the Testator’s regard ; together with a copy of this resolution. New members elected: Noah Webster, LL.D., of New Haven, Conn. November. 571 1827. 1827. Nov. 2. (Present,15. Mr. Collins in the Chair; Dr. Brown, Raguet, Mr. Gilpin and others.) Library donations: from Bonaparte, Webster, Everett, Reed, Carey and Lea. “On eleven new species of insects,” by N. M. Hentz, re- ferred to Harlan, Mease, Collin. “On six new species of Unio,” by Isaac Lea, referred to Collins, Harlan, Coates. Answer reported sent to Tilghman’s Executors. “ A more particular account of the gigantic Cypress,” near Oaxaca in a letter from Mr. Poinsett, was read. (See June, 1827.) “ Original letter from Ch. Thompson [sic] to John Lang- don, Prest. of Congress pro tem., giving an account of his interview with G'en. Washington, at Mount Vernon, when sent to announce to the general his unanimous election to the office of President of the U. 8. ;” also, “‘a copy of Gen. Wash- ington’s answer to Mr. Thompson ;” communicated by Dr. Mease. Dr. Harlan described some rattlesnakes on exhibition. Copies of the Catalogue to be given to the Hospital and Almshouse libraries. Appropriation of $200 “ to be paid out of such funds as are not otherwise appropriated” to enable the Publication Committee to pay the unsettled balance of the expense of publishing the half volume of Transactions American Philo- sophical Society, ITI, just completed. ‘* Resolved, That the legacy of $200 from the late venerable president of the Society be added to the publication fund, and that the interest thereof, as it accrues, be put at the disposal of the Pub. Com. to assist in the ex- pense of printing the Society’s Transactions.”’ 1827. Nov. 16. (Present, 15. Patterson in the Chair; Adrain, and others.) Committee on Hentz’s paper reported in favor of publi- cation. December. 572 1827, Library donations from Adelung, Rivinus, and Dr. Emer- son, of Philadelphia. Noah Webster acknowledged the honor of, membership. 1827. Dec. 7. (Present,17. DuPonceau in the Chair; Adrain, Brown, Ware, Vanuxem, and others.) Committee on Lee’s paper reported in favor of publication. Committee on Pickering’s paper reported in favor of pub- lication. Finance Committee reported the Treasurer’s accounts cor- rect. Library donations from five sources. “On human bones found on the coast of. Brazil,” by Dr. Meigs; referred to Patterson, Brown, Ware. A copy of DuPonceau’s Grammar acknowledged by Jas. Barbour, Secretary of War, United States. Minister Brown in Paris returned thanks for membership. Colonel Giraldes’ letter of thanks for membership. Mr. W. H. Keating’s letter from the Mines of San José, Mexico, communicated his resignation as one of the Secre- taries of the Society. Memorial Committee reported a draught of memorial for the Legislature (see p. 565) of which “ was referred to the Historical Com. to report their progress to the Society espe- cially to lay before it a list of the documents they have collected.” 1827. Dec. 21. (Present, 19. Oollins in the Chair ; Du- Ponceau, Vaughan, Moore, Lorick, Wetherill, Meigs, Adrain, Ord, Lukens, Patterson, Nichols, Hembel, Mitchell, Harlan, Brown, Mease, Ware, Bache.) Committee on Meigs’ paper reported it for publication. Historical Committee reported an amended draught of the Memorial, and a List of Documents in their possession : “The Memorial having been considered & amended, it was ‘* Resolved, That the same, with the amendments now adopted by the Society, & with such further alterations, not materially affecting its gen- January. 57 3 1828, eral aim, as the Vice-Presidents & Secretaries may think proper to make, be signed by these officers, & that the Hist. Com. be instructed to have it forwarded to the Legislature. ‘* Resolwed, That if the said Memorial shall be successful, the money which may be obtained in consequence thereof, shall be exclusively ap- plied to the use & purposes of the Com. of History, the Moral Sciences and General Literature.”’ Finance Committee made a detailed statement of the revenue of the Society, amounting, for 1827, to $1558.88. Library donations from four persons. New York Custom House: “ Mr. DuPonceau, having stated a case of vexatious detention of a package of books, at the Custom House at New York, intended for the Society, it was ‘* Resolved, That Mr. DuPonceau be authorized to address the Secretary of the Treasury on the subject.’’ 1828. Jan’y 4. (Present, 16. DuPonceau in the Chair; Vaughan, Ord, Harlan, Hembel, Wetherill, Lukens, Nichols, Mease, Meigs, Mitchell, Kane, Patterson, Horner, Vaux, Bache.) Annual election (by 19 members); the report of the Judges and Clerks, read : ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Peter 8. DuPonceau. Vice-Presidents—Zaccheus Collins, R. M. Patterson, Na- thaniel Chapman. Secretaries—Franklin Bache, C. C. Biddle, J, K. Kane, Ch. D. Meigs. Councillors for three years—John Q. Adams, John Sergeant, Wm. Short, Samuel Moore. Councillor for one year—Robert Adrain. Curators—James Mease, Wm. E. Horner, John P. Weth- erill. Treasurer—John Vaughan. “Dr. Patterson on behalf of the Judges read a letter January. . 574. | . 1828. which they had addressed to Mr. DuPonceau, announcing his election to the office of President ; and Mr. DuPonceau’s reply.” Historical Committee reported forwarding the Memorial. Dr. Meigs offered his resignation as Secretary, accepted. Geo. Ord was then unanimously elected in his place. Library donations from five academies, &c., and from Dr. Zollickofter, of Baltimore, Bishop White, Jos. Von. Ham- mer, and Jules Klaproth. Cabinet donation: Centennial Medal of the Imperial Academy, Russia. J. Von Hammer’s letter from Vienna, with a copy of his “Les Mines de l’Orient,” elicited the following resolution : The Society having received from Count Wencéslaus Rzewusky, through Mr. Counsellor of State Von Hammer, a complete set, in six Volumes folio, of the justly celebrated Journal of Asiatic Literature, published at Vienna, under that nobleman’s auspices, and entitled ‘‘Les Mines de L’Orient,”’ and being desirous of expressing their gratitude for this valu- able gift ;— Resolved, That the President address a letter, in the name of the Society, to Count Wencéslaus Rzewusky, conveying to him their thanks for this val- uable donation, and their sense of the great benefit and advantage, which science has derived from that important and highly useful work, and ex- pressing at the same time their regret, that it has been discontinued, and their hopes that it may again be revived under his high patronage; and that the President also transmit to the Count, an official copy of this reso- lution. Klaproth’s request “to have a copy taken from a MS, in the Society’s Library, entitled a Journal of Travels in Russia by Count Potocki,” was referred to the Historical Committee with power to act. “On the motions of a body on a surface of any form,” by Dr. H. James Anderson, of New York, was referred to Pat- terson, Adrain and Nulty. Resignation of Rev. Dr. Jas. P. Wilson, read and ac- cepted, 1828. Jan’y 18, (Present, 81. DuPonceau; Collins, Bid- dle, Meigs, Harlan, Dewees, Patterson, Coates, B. R. Mor- January. 575 1828. gan, T. Gilpin, Horner, Vaughan, Collin, Wetherill, Brown, Adrain, Bache, Mitchell, Mease, James, Hembel, Kane, Eberle, Lukens, Vaux, Ord.) Committee on Dr. Edwin James’ paper reported it worthy of publication, ‘but for sundry reasons” offered a resolution, which was adopted, that it be referred to the Publishing Committee with power “either to publish it themselves in a future volume, or hand it over to the Hist. Com. for pub- lication.” Committee on Izard’s letter of January 10, 1827, reported, with a similar resolution, which was adopted. Committee on Anderson’s paper reported it for publica- tion in the Transactions. Library donations from Enoch Lewis, Von Hammer, Klaproth, Tiarks, C. Bonaparte, Collin and others. A written communication of Mr. DuPonceau “relating to some of the interests of the Society” was referred to the Board of Officers. “Ona marine animal discovered in the Alluvion of the Mississippi, near to its mouth, now exhibiting in Baltimore.” Verbal communication by Dr. Harlan, who had examined it. It was not fossil. It was undoubtedly a Physeter macroceph- alus, or Spermaceti whale, on which an erroneous fossil genus Megistosaurus had been established. (See Minutes of . April 20, 1827.) Insurance : On motion of C. C. Biddle ‘* Resolved, That the Committee of Finance be directed to effect a per- manent insurance of $4000 on the Hall, and an insurance for seven years of $6000 on the Books, Minerals, Specimens of Natural History, &c. ‘* Resolved, That $150 be placed at the disposal of the Committee for said purpose. On reconsideration $230 was substituted.’’ Memorial to the Legislature: “ Resolved, That the Secretary write to W. M. Meredith of the Penna. Legislature, requesting him not to present the memorial for aid in publish- ing the Historical Documents.”’ ‘Standing Committees appointed for 1828: Building Com- mittee: Strickland, Vaughan, Patterson. February. 57 6 1828. Finance Committee: Biddle (C. C.), Patterson, Ord. Publication Committee: Patterson, Ord, Dr. Bache. Appropriations voted for 1828: Building Committee, $150 ; Periodicals, $200 ; Binding, $75; current expenses, $150. Librarian elected: John Vaughan. New members elected: Don José Maria Bustamente, of Mexico; Don José Maria Salazar, of Colombia; Thomas Harris, M.D., of Philadelphia; Robert E. Griffith, Jr., M. D.; Charles Pickering, M.D.; Samuel G. Morton, M.D., Philadelphia. An irregularity having taken place in balloting for one of the candidates proposed for membership, it was ‘* Resolved, That the election for the said candidate be postponed until the next stated meeting of the Society.” 1828. Feb’y 1. (Present, 40. DuPonceau in the Chair; Vaughan, Mr. Collins, Hembel, Kane, Nulty, Nichols, Strick- land, Dr. Jackson, Short, Dr. Meigs, Dr. Harris, Hopkinson, Dr. Eberle, Ware, T. Gilpin, C. C. Biddle, Carey, Vaux, Dr. Coates, Dr. Patterson, Dr. Collin, Dr. Bache, Dr. Griffith, Dr. Harlan, Dr. Adrain, Bull, Dr. Pickering, Wm. Jones, Dr. Moore, Dr. Brown, Wetherill, Dr. Chapman, Haines, Dr. Morton, Lorick, Dr. Dewees, Dr. Mitchell, Dr. Horner, Ord.) Library donations from Wm. Humboldt, and others. Rev. Dr. Collin “ made a verbal communication with re- spect to Prof. Thunberg, from whom he had lately received letters, in which he had requested to be remembered to the Society.” Megatherium: “Dr, Marlan stated that Wm. H. Todd, Esq., of Phil. had lately put into his hands, for examination, a fossil clavicle & part of the sternum of the Megatherium which Mr. Todd had discoyered in a Marlpit, at his planta- tion, in the State of New Jersey.” A motion for proceeding with the postponed election did ld February. 5 4 7 1828, not prevail, “the president having expressed his opinion that an election on this evening could not be gone into, agreeably to the Laws of the Society.” 1828. Feb’y 15. (Present, 17. Chapman in the Chair; Salazar, Griffith, Pickering, and others.) Annual Address of the President: “The Board of Officers, to whom was referred the address of the president, delivered on the 18th January, made a report, containing the follow- ing resolutions : 1. Resolved, That it be hereafter the duty of the President, to present to the society, at the close of each year, or as soon thereafter as convenient, a statement of the most important transactions of the society, during the year ; accompanied with a general view of the affairs of the institution. 2. Resolved, That these statements be made in writing, and carefully preserved among the society’s papers. 8. Resolved, That a book be prepared and kept, for the purpose of pre- serving brief obituary notices of deceased members of the society. 4, Resolved, That it shall be the duty of any member, who shall be in- formed of the Death of any of our associates, to communicate the fact at the first subsequent meeting of the society ; that this information be en- tered in the minutes; and that a member shall be appointed to prepare an obituary notice, which, after being read, and approved, shall be inserted in the book appropriated for this purpose. 5. Resolved, That the Curators be instructed to prepare a Catalogue of the articles in the society’s Cabinet. 6. Resowed, That a committee be appointed to prepare for the press, a Supplement to the catalogue of the society’s Library ; and that they report to the society an estimate of the expense of printing such supplement. These resolutions were adopted. Catalogue Supplement Committee chosen: DuPonceau, Pat- terson, Mitchell. Library donations from the Maclurian Lyceum of Phila- delphia and eight other persons and institutions. Communication from Prof. T. J. Matthews, of Transylva- nia University, read, and referred to Patterson, Adrain, Nulty. J. M. Salazar’s thanks for election read. PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. XXXVii. PRINTED SEPTEMBER 17, 1884. March, _ 578 1828. J. W. Dalman’s thanks for election; acknowledging receipt of diploma. - Cabinet of Minerals: “Mr. Wetherill’s resolution was adopted : ; **That the Curators be requested to report. . . . a more improved plan of cases for our Minerals, and an estimate of their cost.’’ 1828. March. (Present,19. DuPonceau in the Chair; Adrain, Rawle, B. R. Morgan and others.) Library donations: F. R. Hassler and seven other sources. * Report of experiments made on the poison of the Rattle Snake,” by Dr. Harlan; first part read by him. “Some observations on the Moulting of Birds,” by Mr. Ord, was read by him and referred to Morton, Pickering, Harlan. Jos. Sabine, Secretary Horticultural Society, London, ac- knowledged receipt of Vol. III, Transactions, Death of DeWitt Clinton, Governor of New York, an- nounced by Mr. DuPouceau : Resolved, That the American Philosophical Society, ‘‘sharing in the sensibility which has been in common expressed at the death of their late distinguished associate De Witt Clinton; and desirous of testifying the high respect in which they held his services, as well in the cultivation of science as the promotion of the great public improvements, which were brought to so successful an issue under his auspices ; direct the appoint- ment of a member to prepare an Obituary notice of him.’’ The President appointed Wm. Rawle, Esq. Further Resolved, ‘‘ That a.committee be appointed to address a Letter of Condolence to the family of De Witt Clinton on the heavy bereavement which they have sustained:;’’ Chapman, Rawle, Morgan. Atheneum Lease: “ Mr. Vaughan stated to the Society that the Lease of the Atheneum had expired; & that the Directors of that institution were about bringing before the Stockholders a plan to purchase a Lot, and erect a building for their accommodation ; whereupon it was “ Resolved, That the Building Committee and the Committee of Finance confer with a committee chosen by the Athenwum ; and endeavor to re- March—April. 57 9 1828. tain that Institution as tenants on such terms as they conceive to be for the interest of this Society ; and that they have power to take order.”’ 1828. March 21. (Present,17. DuPoneeau in the Chair.) Atheneum Lease: Committee reported that they had agreed on the terms of a lease for five years, at $550 per an- num; “& that they had made arrangements for certain alterations in the building according to the agreement of the parties.” Committee of Condolence reported their duty performed. Committee on Ord’s paper reported it for publication. So ordered. Library donations from four persons. Dr. Harlan concluded the reading of his paper (March 7), which was referred to Pickering, Coates, Ord. J. F. Blumenbach (R. 8. Géttingen) acknowledged receipt of Transactions. Letter of thanks for donations: ** Mr. Kane laid before the Society an account of the expense of engraving ... . $24.65.” Ordered paid. Alterations in building: Resolutions offered by Dr. Patter- son, and laid on the table for consideration : Resolved, That an appropriation of Twelve hundred Dollars be made, for the purpose of fitting up apartments in the Basement story of the so- ciety’s building ; and of making other alteratioms, proposed by the com- mittee, appointed at the last meeting, to confer with a committee to be chosen by the Atheneum, on the subject of a Lease. Resolved, That the sum thus appropriated be put at the disposal of the Building Committee, for the purposes above stated. Resolved, That it be referred to the Committee of Finance to raise the sum now appropriated, in such manner as they shall think most expe- dient. 1828. April 4. (Present, 15. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Committee on Harlan’s paper report it for publication. So ordered. Library donations from two academies and nine persons. April—May. 580 1828, Acknowledgments of receipt of Transactions American Philosophical Society, Vol. ILI, from three societies in Lon- don. Cherokee newspaper, published at the Cherokee settlement in Georgia; subscription ordered. Resolutions submitted by Dr. Patterson at the last meet- ing, considered and “severally adopted without amend- ment.” [Minutes of this and subsequent meetings, written in a beautiful hand, and signed J. K. Kane. ] 1828. April 18. (Present, 26. Patterson in the Chair; Brown, Bancker, Morton, Nichols, Lorich [sic], Vaughan, Griffith, Hopkinson, Harlan, Ord, Wetherill, Col. Biddle, Pickering, Vaux, Dr. Bache, Meigs, Short, Carey, Moore, Mitchell, Harris, Hembel, Haines, Dr. Coates, Kane.) Library donations from three persons. Mr. Nichols’ paper (not intended for publication) was read by Mr. Vaughan, “ presenting evidence in opposition to the assertion made by Mr. Hassler, in his recent work on As- tronomy, viz., that Kepler had anticipated Newton in the dis- covery of the law of universal gravitation.” New members elected ; José Maria Dantes Pereira, Admiral, and Sec. R. 8. Lisbon; Henry J. Anderson, M.D., Prof. Math., Columbia College, N. Y.; Isaac Lea, of Philadelphia. 1828. May 2. (Present, 15. DuPonceau in the Chair; Lea, and others.) Prof. Anderson’s thanks for election were read. Library donations from five sources, Acknowledgments from two societies. Dr. Patterson (in reference to Hassler’s claim of priority for Kepler over Newton) read extracts from the works of Copernicus and Kepler, communicated to him by letter by Mr. Hassler; and said that “ they showed merely that an ex- tension of the force of gravity to the heavenly bodies had May—June. 581 1828, been originated by these astronomers, but they contained no indication whatever of the law by which it acts; so that the claim of the discovery for Newton was not invalidated by them.” 1828. May16. (Present,14. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Transactions American Philosophical Society ITI, iii, re- ported ready for distribution. Library donations from thirteen sources. Jetters from various foreign societies acknowledged the receipt of copies of the Transactions. Wm. Shaler’s thanks for membership were read. “ A Catalogue of all the members of the Society from its commencement, with the dates of their election, & such other notices respecting them, arranged in columns or otherwise, as they shall on deliberation think proper to introduce,” the Secretaries were instructed to prepare. The Librarian was instructed to purchase Whewell’s Me- chanics. 1828. June 20. (Present, 15. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Library donations from Maridno Cubi y Soler, of Balti- more; Rivinus, of Germantown; James Monroe, of Vir- ginia, and nine other sources. Royal Society of London ac- knowledged receipt of Transactions. Mexican Calendar: “ A donation to the Cabinet of models of two stones found in Mexico, one of which was said to be that of the ancient Mexican Calendar, was received from Joel R. Poinsett.” “Observations on the birds of the genus TZetrao, with a -synopsis of the species hitherto known,” by Charles Lucien Bonaparte, was read and referred to Ord, Pickering and Harlan. The Librarian was authorized to buy Elliott’s Botany of South Carolina, for presentation to, and at the request of, the Asiatic Society of Calcutta. July—August. 582 1823, 1828. July 18. (Present, 16. Patterson; Ord, Hembel, Horner, Ware, Moore, Pickering Harlan, Lukens, Chapman, Vaughan, Adrain, Meigs, Nichols, Dr. Bache, Kane.) Committee on Bonaparte’s paper reported. Ord’s motion for publication laid on the table for consideration at the next meeting. Library donations from seven sources. Minerals and vegetable remains from the deep cut of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, presented by Mr. Kane for the Cabinet. “On the Berber language:” Mr. Vaughan read parts of a letter recently received by Mr. DuPonceau from Wm. Shaler, Acknowledgment of donations received from the Royal Irish Academy. . Mr. Abr. Small’s offer “ to sell to the Society the remain- ing copies” of Transactions, Vols. I and II (N.8.), “with the plates, for the amount now due from him to the Society, on his bond held by them, say $250 and the interest,” was referred to the Publication Committee with full power to take order. Alterations: The Building Committee and Curators were constituted a Committee “to make such alterations in the Hall of the Society, as may be required for the better dispo- sition of the Library and Cabinet,” and $200 were appropri- ated for the purpose. New members elected: Dr. Samuel Betton, of German- town ; George Ticknor, of Boston. . 1828. Aug. 15. (Present, 15. DuPonceau inthe Chair.) Publication Committee reported Small’s offer accepted, . bond cancelled, and books received. Library donations from nine persons and one society. “The Librarian having stated that he had received from his Exe. Baron Schuckmann, Min. Home Dept. of H. M. the King of Prussia, through the Prussian Charge des Af- September. 583 1828, faires, M. Niederstetter, thirty-two volumes of the Berlin Mem- oires, of which our Library was deficient, it was ‘* Resolved, That the President be requested to acknowledge the safe re- ception of this valuable donation.”’ Mr. Joseph Reed deposited in the Library “ L’Histoire Générale des Provinces Unies,” in 7 Vols. 4°. Berber language: W. B. Hodgson’s letter to DuPonceau, Algiers, May 28, 1828, described the progress of his investi- gations of the Berber language. “On the change of the temperature of the air, & of the weather, which the climate of an inhabited and cultivated country may undergo after a lapse of some ages,” by Francis Nichols, was read by Mr. Kane. “ At the request of the au- thor, no order was taken on this communication.” [None of Mr. Nichols’ papers seem to have been intended for pub- lication.] | “On the discovery of the Solar System,” by Mr. Nichols, was read by Mr. Vaughan. Resignation of Dr. Patterson from the Publication, Build- ing and Finance Committees, offered and accepted, on ac- count of his change of residence from Philadelphia to the University of Virginia. Isaac Lea was then chosen on the Publishing Committee ; J. K. Kane, on the Building Committee; and Roberts Vaux, on the Finance Committee, C. Bonaparte’s paper was taken from the table, discussed, and ordered for publication in the Transactions. 1828. Sept. 19. (Present, 22. Collins in the Chair.) Building Committee reported that the appropriation of $1200 (April 4) was insufficient. Resolved, That $150 be placed at the disposal of the Committee ‘‘to en- able them to liquidate all the claims against the Society, which have arisen from the late alterations and improvements in the building.” Library donations from Rey. Ezra Styles Ely ; C. Bernard, October. 584 1828, Duke of Saxe-Weimer, and thirteen other persons, and one society. For the Cabinet, some iron ores from Dr. T. Cooper. Letters from Com. Torlade d’Azambuja (now at Washing- ton); Viscount de Santarem, of Lisbon; E. Drummond Hay, Sec. 8. Antiq., Scotland; Wm. Marsden, Esq., F.R.S.; and Dr. Philip Tidyman, were read. Geo. Ticknor’s letter, “expressing his satisfaction, on his having been elected a member of the Society,” was read. * Remarks on the use of the Mazille in Coleopterous in- sects; with an account of two species of the family Telepho- ride, and of three of the family Mordillide, which ought to be the type of two distinct genera,” by N. M. Hentz, of North Carolina, was read by Dr. Harlan, and referred to Pickering, Harlan and Collins. “On a change of climate in the United States,” by Mr. Nichols, was read by Mr. Kane. The author requested that no order should be taken. An extract from a Thermomet- rical Register, kept by Dr. Hodge in Walnut street, Phila- delphia, in August, 1828; with some remarks by Mr. Nichols; was read by Mr. Kane. “Some interesting verbal observations on the change of climate observed in the U.8. of late years, were now made by Drs. Hare, Cooper, Mease, Chapman, & Messrs. Vaux, Hopkinson, Vaughan, Collins, & Hembel.” 1828. Oct. 8. (Present, 12. DuPonceau in the Chair; Hembel, Vaughan, Ord, Harlan, Collins, Carey, Col. Biddle, Pickering, Hare, Meigs, Kane.) Library donations from four sources. A MS. of Franklin, “ giving an account of his interview with Lord Ilillsborough, on the 16th of Jan. 1771,” was presented by Richard Henry Lee, Esq., through Mr. Vaughan. Mr. Ord deposited in the Library a copy of Ainsworth’s folio Dictionary, 4th ed., 1752, A letter from the Secretary French Institute, March 26, 1828, announced the transmis- sion of donations to this Society. | Oct.—Nov. 585 1828, Jos. Graberg’s letter, dated Tripoli, in Africa, April 10, 1828, communicated.his thanks for election to membership, and announced the transmission by him of several dona- tions. | “On the Arabic dialect of the Mog’rib-el-aksa, or language of the Moors,” by J. Graberg, was read and referred to Du- Ponceau, Collins, and Hopkinson. 1828. Oct.17. (Present, 19. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Committee on Hentz’s paper reported for its publication. Adopted. “Committee on Graberg’s paper reported progress. Library donations from the King of Denmark, Prof. Rafn, Royal Danish Society, Prof. Ormsted, M. Le Vasseur, of Paris, and four others. The President was requested to “express to Mr. Pedersen, as the representative of his Danish Majesty, the gratitude of the Society for the very liberal donation made by his majesty to the library of this institution.” Rafn’s communication “on the subject of certain monu- ments discovered on the coast of Greenland, which establish this fact, that America was visited by inhabitants of the North of Europe in the year 1135,” was read, and “referred ° to the President for reply.” Ord’s resignation from the Publication Committee was communicated and accepted; and R. E. Griffith appointed to supply the vacancy. For binding books, an additional $40 was appropriated. _ Revision of the Laws: On motion of Dr. Chapman a Com- mittee was appointed “ to take into consideration the revisal of the laws of the Society.” The President, Mr. Hopkinson, and Mr. Kane. New member elected: Prof. James Renwick, of Colum- bia College, New York. 1828. Nov. 7. (Present, 18. Chapman in the Chair; Seybert, and others.) Moyr-Dee, 586 1828, Library donations from thirteen sources; among others J. P. C. Casado Giraldes of Havre, whose letter requesting geographical and statistical information was referred to Vaughan and Raguet, to collect the information asked. M. Quadrado’s request was granted, and the Librarian directed to complete the Set of Transactions American Philosophical Society in the Library of the Royal Academy at Madrid. “ A brief view of the policy of the Founders of the Colo- nies of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, N. Jersey, Pennsyl- vania, Maryland, Virginia, & Carolina, as regards the liberty of conscience,” by Mr. Carey, was read by Dr. Bache. It was not offered for publication. “The Atheneum being desirous of relinquishing the base- ment story room, in case a satisfactory arrangement could be made,” the Building Committee were “authorized to confer with any committee . .. . appointed on the part of the Atheneum,” and report at the next meeting. 1828. Nov. 21. (Present, 17. Du Ponceau in the Chair.) Building Committee reporting that the Athenseum Com- mittee “ offer, either to give up the room, on a reduction of $100 [? 160] in the rent, or to let the room jointly with the Society, and share the profits;” “the whole subject was re- ferred to the Building Com. to take order thereon.” Library donations from five persons, and the editor Southern Review. The death of Prof. Thunberg, of Upsal, was announced, and Mr. Lorich was appointed to prepare a biographical notice. 1828. Dec. 5. (Present, 16. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Publication Committee “ made a report of their proceed- ings from the date of their appointment up to the present time.” Accepted, Building Committee reported, that they had agreed with Dec.—Jan. 587 1828-1829, the Athenzeum about the north basement room ; the Athe- num relinquishing it, on a reduction of $75 on their rent ; “making their rent from the first of the present month $475.” Library donations from four persons. For the Cabinet, ‘several specimens of the siliceous deposits from the great spring of Geyser, in Iceland,” from Mr. Pedersen. 1828. Dec. 19. (Present, 16. Du Ponceau in the Chair.) - Committee on Graberg’s paper reported, with a resolution, which was adopted : ‘* Resolwed, That the Secretary address a letter of thanks in the usual form to Mr. Graberg de Hemso, for the copy which he has been pleased to send to the Society of his interesting communicatian to the Journal Asiatique of Paris, on the Arabic dialect spoken & written by the Moors of Africa.” Library donations from Adelung and three other persons. For the Cabinet, a donation [not described] from Mrs. Griffiths, of New Brunswick, New Jersey. Poinsett’s MSS.: “ A letter from Mr. Poinsett was read re- specting some manuscripts, which he had collected, relating to early journeys made through portions of Mexico, & to certain antiquities. These MSS. the writer expressed his intention to deposite [sic] in the Society’s cabinet.” “On the effect of cultivation on Climate,” by Mr. Nichols, was read. Adelung’s request for a copy of the Transactions [N. 8.] American Philosophical Society was granted. The Seal used by the Secretaries being reported by Mr. Kane as lost, DuPonceau, Vaughan and Kane were appointed a Committee “to determine a suitable device for a new seal to be engraved without delay.” 1829. Jan’y 2. (Present, 9. Strickland in the Chair; Lukens, Harlan, Vaughan, Meigs, Wetherill, Mitchell, Mease, Morton.) January. 588 : 1829. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—DuPoneeau. Vice-Presidents—Collins, Patterson, Chapman. Secretaries—Ord, Bache, C. C. Biddle, Kane. Councillors for three years—Hare, eget Hopkinson, Hem- bell. Cuvatiena Mibu Wetherill, Griffith. Treasurer—V aughan. Mr. Vaughan reported that the old seal of the Society was found. The Committee for providing a new seal was cou- tinued. Library donations from M. Quadrada and M. De Moleon, of Paris, a letter from the latter of whom was referred to the President. Mr. Lukens presented “a fragment of a bell fused by lightning.” 1829. Jan’y 16. (DuPonceau in the Chair; Vaughan, Griffith, Wetherill, Lukens, Moore, Pedersen, Chapman, N. Biddle, Short, Lea, Pickering, Harris, Hare, Lorick, Morton, Coates, Meigs, Morgan, Kane, Adrain, Nicolls, Strickland, Hembel, Mitchell, Harlan, Mease, Hopkinson, Bache.) (1768.) A memoir on the revenues of the country, by the late Charles Thompson [sic]. A copy of this old document was laid before the Society by the President. It had been submitted in 1768 to the American Society for Promoting Useful Knowledge, as an exposition of his views on the subject of enlarging the operations of the Society. “On equinoctial gales,” by Mr. Nicolls (not intended for publication), was read. Standing Committees appointed : Building: Strickland, Vaughan, Kane. Finance: ©. ©. Biddle, Vaux, Moore. Publication: Bache, Lea, Griffiths. Feb.— March. 5 89 1829, Appropriations for 1829: Building Committee, $150; periodicals, $200 ; binding, $75; current expenses, $150. Librarian elected: Vaughan. New members elected: Thomas Biddle, Esq., of Philadel- phia; Rev. Wm. H. Delancey, of Philadelphia; Hans Christian Oersted, of Copenhagen; Baron Hyde de Neuf- ville, of France; Prof. Carls Christian Rafn, of Copenha- gen; Henry Wheaton, Esq., of New York, Chargé d’ Aff. at Copenhagen. 1829. Feb’y 6. (Present, 16. Duponceau in the Chair.) Library donations from M. Pereira, Dr. Tyarks, of Lon- don; Motley, of Boston; Stephen Duncan, of Philadel- phia ; Cabinet donations from M. Pedersen and Isaac Lea. New members’ letters of acknowledgment: Ticknor, Ren- wick, Pereira and Delancey. The Geographical Society of Paris, acknowledged, “ donations from this institution.” “On the imperfections and variance of the common ther- mometers,” by Mr. Nicolls was read by Dr. Bache. At the request of M, Nichols, no order was taken on that paper. The death of General George Izard was announced, and Judge Hopkinson was appointed to prepare an obituary ad- dress. The Icelandic Society’s letter requesting the gift of dupli- eate books in the Library was read. 1829. Feb’y 20. (Present, 4. Duponceau in the Chair; Vaughan, Wetherill, Pickering.) A bust of John Quincey Adams was received from Dr. J. K. Mitchell. Ordered that a copy of the new Transactions be presented to the Royal Northern Antiquarian Society of Copenhagen. 1829. March 6. (Present, 19. Duponceau in the Chair.) Library donations from two persons and three societies. A bust of LaFayette was received from Dr. Chapman. March—April. 590 : 1829, “Conchological remarks on Lamarck’s family of the Naiades,” by Philip H. Nicklin, was read by Mr. Lea. Re- ferred to Griffith, Pickering, Collins. “ On the genus Unio,” by Mr. Lea; read and referred to Griffiths, Pickering, Collins. An anonymous paper on Orthoepy criticising the Walker system, was read, but not intended for publication. The Society of Sciences and Arts of Batavia acknowl- edged donation. Ordered that $27.12 being interest accrued during 1828 on a reserved fund of $603, and interest accruing hereafter, shall till otherwise ordered be placed at the disposal of the Publication Committee, &c. 1829. March 20. (Present, 16. Patterson in the Chair; Pickering, and others.) Library donations from four sources. A paper by John Dawson, late of Sedberg, England, was read and referred to Nulty, Adrian, Nichols. “On the construction of eclipses of the sun,” by Mr. Gummere, was read by Dr. Bache and referred to Adrian, Nulty, Moore. “ Meteorological observations made by Dr. Hodge, Phila- delphia, in Feb. 1829,” was read and ordered to be placed among the archives. “ Additional note to Dr. Harlan’s paper on the poison of the rattlesnake” (See Transactions American Philosophi- cal Society, 3d Vol. N.8.), was referred to Pickering, Coates, Griffiths. Acknowledgments from three foreign societies. The Keith Biennial Medal of the Royal Society of Edin- burgh: Letter from the Society’s Secretary calling attention to it, was referred to Vaughan, Bache, Kane, with power to take order. 1829. April 8. (Present, 17. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Committee on Harlan’s paper reported it for publication. April. 591 1829. Committee on Nicklin’s paper reported it for publica- tion. : Donations from Von Hammer, Audubon, and W. H. Fur- ness. “Description of a new species of Astacus,” by Dr. Har- lan, was read and referred to Pickering, Coates, Griffiths. Notice of an anatomical peculiarity observed in the struc- ture of the Condor of the Andes,” by Dr. Harlan, was read and referred to same Committee. Mr. Nicholls’s proposition that a table of meteorological and thermometrical observations should be kept by the Li- brarian, was referred to Nicholls, Hembell, Morton. Later in the evening the Committee reported a resolution, which was adopted : ‘« Resolved, That immediate measures be taken to procure from London a barometer, thermometer, and hygrometer of the best construction,’’ by the same Committee. J. P. Espy’s request to borrow the Society’s achromatic telescope was referred to Lukens, Bache, Kane. A letter from the Royal Librarian of the Netherlands, respecting the receipt and envoy of donations in exchange. 1829. April 17. (Present, 30 members: DuPonceanu, Vaughan, Lea, Reed, General Swift, Strickland, Bache, Vaux, T. Biddle, Lukens, Horner, Judge Smith, Griffith, Nicholls, Colonel Biddle, Ware, Harlan, Wetherill, Moore, Rawle, Mease, Kane, Morton, Pedersen, Harris, Chapman, Mitchell, Hopkinson, Coates, Hare.) Committee on Lea’s paper reported it for publication. Accepted. Committee on Dawson’s paper (March 20) reported against its publication. Library donations from nine persons and one society, re- ceived. Sam. Hazard’s request for permission to publish in Regis- ter of Pennsylvania, edited by him, extracts from certain May. 592 1829, manuscripts relating to the early history of Pennsylvania and the other States... . was referred to the Board of Officers. Mr. Lea finished the reading of his paper of March 6. * A journal of the weather kept by Dr. Hodge at Phila- delphia for Jan. Feb. March, 1829,” was read. by Mr. Nicholls, and deposited in the archives. The deaths of Edward Holyoke and Timothy Matlack, were announced, and Mr. Kane was appointed to prepare obituary notices of the deceased. New members elected: Alex. Dallas Bache, of the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania; Philip H. Nicklin, of Philadel- phia; James Kent, LL.D., of New York; Josiah Quincy, of Harvard University ; Washington Irving; Joseph Roberts, of Philadelphia. 1829. May1. (Present, 14. DuPonceau; A. D. Bache, Dr. Bache, &e.)_ . Committee on Lea’s paper reported it for publication. Committee on the purchase of instruments reported that the situation of the Hall was not favorable to the proposed observations, and recommended that the Committee be dis- charged, and the Librarian instructed to purchase Haward’s Meteorology, and Gay-Lussac’s Lessons de Physique. Ac- cepted. Library: Donations from the Royal Society, Edinburgh, and three persons. “On the solar system,” by Mr. Nichols; first part read. The Franklin Institute’s request for information and other aid “ in certain experiments which they are about to institute respecting the action of water as a mechanical force and the best mode of applying it,” was referred to Nulty, Bache (A.D.), and Lukens. 1829, May 15. (Present, 14. DuPonceau; Roberts, Sey- bert, Nicklin, and A. D. Bache, and others.) Board of Officers and Committee on Franklin Institute. request, report progress. J ane. 593 1829, Donations for the Cabinet from Jon. Fell and J. Pierie. “On the solar system ;” reading concluded ; referred to Dr. Bache, Mr. Roberts, and Prof. Bache. Letter from Michaux; Librarian instructed to continue the Society’s subscription to Ferussac’ 8 Bulletin des Sciences, another year. 1829. June 19. (Present, 23. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Board of Officers reported in favor of granting Mr. Haz- ard’s request of April 17. It was so ordered “under the supervision of the President of the Society.” Franklin Institute request Committee reported progress. Library donations from ten sources, Fossils from the deep cut of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal were received for the Cabinet from Hugh Lee, Assist- ant Engineer. A tropical seed, found on the coast of Ireland, from Mr. Pedersen. M. Morandini, of Pisa, by letter, announced the publica- tion of a translation of the Historical Transactions in the Italian language. The death of John E. Hall was announced by the Presi- dent. The death of M. Francis de Borja Garcao, at Lisbon, March 6, was announced by letter from Mr. Daubas. “On the originating causes of the American revolution,” and “On the orthography and orthoepy of the english language,” two papers by Mr. Nicholl’s, were read by the Secretary. “ On certain improvements in domestic economy,” by Dr. M. Crevelli, was communicated by the Librarian. M. Hyde de Neufville acknowledged the honor of elec- tion. “The President was requested to communicate to M. Daubas the expression of the sympathy of the Society in his feelings on the occasion of the death of M. Stockler.”’ PROC. AMER. PHILOS. 800. I, xxxviii. PRINTED SEPTEMBER 23, 1884. July—August. 594. : 1829, The President was requested to prepare an introduction to the forthcoming volume of the Transactions. _Dr. Mease was permitted to copy for publication in an Eng- lish journal, Mr. Poinsett’s account of the cypress tree near Oaxaca. (See minutes of June Ist and November 2, 1827.) 1829. July 17. (Present, 28. DuPonceau in the Chair; Bache, Hembel, Griffith, Pickering, Harlan, Meigs, Roberts, Coates, Haines, Nulty, Short, Banker, Hopkinson, Mease, Vaughan, Rawle, T. Biddle, Pedersen, Chapman, Lukens, Gilpin, Prof. Bache, Nichols, Horner, Adrian, Kane.) Library donations from seven sources. A collection of fossils earths, and minerals from the deep cut of the Delaware and Chesapeake Canal from Daniel Liv- ermore and And. A. Dexter, Engineers, for the Cabinet, ‘*with a memoir and profile of the geological strata de- veloped in the progress of the work.” Resolutions passed by the Franklin Institute on the sub- ject of the removal of Dr. T. P. James from the Patent Office and a memorial for his restoration were presented for the concurrence of the Society, and laid on the table for the present. After the election it was ** Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to inform the F. I. that it is not in their view proper for this Society to express an opinion on the subject... .” Election of new members: Prof. R. K. Rask, of Copen- hagen; Jos. Nich. Ben. V. Abramson, of Copenhagen ; Geo. B. Wood, M.D., of Philadelphia. 1829. Aug. a1. (DuPonceau; Nicholls, Mease, Eberle, LaRoche, Wood, Vaughan, Griffith, Morton, Pickering, Ware, Short, Moore, Conrad, Kane.) Library donations from fifteen sources. Dexter’s Memoir and geological section of the ©, & D, Canal were referred to Morton, Pickering, Wetherill. September. : : 595 1829. Letters of acknowledgment from foreign societies, and a letter from W. Vaughan, announcing donations, were read. “‘ Observations and experiments at Sandy Spring to deter- mine the mean temperature of the air and water” by Wm. Darby, of Maryland, were referred to Adrain, Roberts, Hembel. The death of M. Thorembert, at Lyons, was announced by the President, who assumed the duty of preparing an obituary notice. On the course of mathematics prepared for Harvard ni. versity by Mr. Nichols, was read by the Secretary. 1829. Sept. 18. (Present, 24. DuPonceau; Cloud, Tidy- man, Ware, Lorich, F. Bache, A. D. Bache, Rawle, and others.) Donations from six sources. _ Committee on Gummere’s paper reported for its publica- tion ; adopted. Mr. Tanner’s request that his new Map of the United States and the accompanying memoir should be examined, was read and referred to Ware, Kane, Vaux. The volume and letter sent by the Société de la morale Chrétienne, proposing certain questions respecting Prisons, were referred to Vaux, F. Bache, Kane. A letter from Mr. Ord, in Paris, announced a donation of books from Mr. Jas. Brown. Mr. Ord was authorized to purchase Vols. XIII, XIV, XV, of Shaw’s Zoology. Mr. Shaw presenting the remaining volumes. “A memoir of [sic] magnetism” was submitted and refer- red to Adrain, F. Bache, Hare. Committees on papers: “* The following motion, submitted by Mr. Nicholls, was laid on the table for consideration at the next meeting: All committees to whom papers are re- ferred shall present a written report on them to the Society before the fourth stated meeting in winter, and the second in summer, after the papers have been read to the Society ; October. 596 1829, and committees which do not report within the time pre- scribed shall be discharged.” 1829. Oct. 2. (Present, 20. DuPonceau in the Chair.) . Library donations from four persons, For the Cabinet, a specimen of retingsphalt [sic] from the deep cut (Del. & C. Canal), presented by A. A. Dexter, and other minerals by F. Leoming. Berber Language: Four letters written on the Barbary language, with several papers, comprising a Grammar and specimens of the language, received from Mr. Wm. B. Hodgson, of Algiers, were referred to Lorich, DuPonceau, Rawle. Dr. Hare’s request to borrow the large lens was granted. Josiah Quincy returned thanks for membership. Nicholls’s resolution was again postponed. 1829. Oct, 16. (Present, 37. DuPonceau; Vaughan, Lukens, Wood, A. D. Bache, Conrad, Roberts, Lea, Banck- er, Nichols, Harlan, Dr. Otto, Short, La Roche, C. Biddle, Meigs, Coates, Moore, Pollock, Nicklin, Horner, Harris, Mitchell, McIlvaine, Chapman, Kane, Hopkinson, Vaux, Pickering, Hare, Collins, Morton, T. Biddle, Livingstone, Hembel, F. Bache, Sergeant.) Library donations from six sources, A committee was appointed to enquire into the practica- bility and expediency of making arrangements for the better accommodation of the Society: Hopkinson, Chapman, Strickland. , New members elected: The Chevalier Charles Pougens, Paris ; Don Francisca de Paula Quadrado, Madrid; M. Jom- ard, Paris; Henry 8. Tanner, of Philadelphia; Daniel B, Smith, of Philadelphia ; Dr, Thomas Horsfield, of Pennsyl- vania, Nov.—Dec, 597 1829. 1829. Nov. 6. (Present, 22. Chapman in the Chair.) The Committee appointed at the last meeting reported a plan which was submitted to the inspection of the members. Mr. Kane’s resolution that the report be accepted, the plan adopted, and the committee authorized to carry it into ef- fect, was laid on the table for the present. ‘ Donations reported from four sources, with a letter from Mr. J. Davis, one of the donors. M. Quadrado, Mr. D. B. Smith, and Mr. Tanner sent their written thanks for election to membership. The committee on Hodgson’s papers having reported fa- vorably, they were ordered for insertion in the Transactions after revision and arrangement by the President. Mr. Kane’s resolution was now taken up and adopted. 1829. Nov. 20. (Present, 15. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations from Berzelius, and seven other sources. A mineralogical specimen from Wm. Boyd, for the Cab- inet. A letter from Mr. Harris accompanied his donation. 1829. Dec. 4. (Present, 17. DuPonceau in the Chair.) No offers for the Magellanic premium were reported. Donations were received from Fischer de Waldheim and seven others. “ Description of a fragment of the head of a new fossil animal discovered in a marl pit near Moorestown,” by Dr. Isaac Hays, was referred to Lea, Collins, Griffiths. “ A plain, concise and general method of resolving all nu- merical problems, in which proportion is concerned,” by Mr. Nicholls, was referred to Adrain, A. D. Bache, Bancker. Some Barometrical Observations were described by Mr. Bancker. His barometer, four weeks ago, stood at 30.85 inches. The same usual height was observed at Boston, To-day it stood at more than 31 inches. i a: 598 | 1820=01830, 1829. Dec. 18. (Mr. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations from Mount St. Mary’s College; N. Bowditch ; D. Meigs. On the means of distending caoutchouc bags so as to form sheet caoutchouc, by Dr. Mitchell; read and referred to F. Bache, Seybert, and A. D. Bache. On vegetables from which cordage is made, es Dr. Mease, Magnetic Variation : “* Resolved, That a committee of three be appofnted to enquire into the expediency of obtaining from the public surveyors of the State of Penn- sylvania, the:results of observations which they may have made upon the variation of the magnetic needle (by a report from them of such results to the Society), and to report. A. D. Bache, Collins, Adrain. 1830. [Five pages are here left blank, evidently for the minutes of the annual election and of the stated meeting of January Ist.] 1830. Jan’y 15. (Present, 25. Duponceau in the Chair; Chapman, Hopkinson, Vaughan, Griffith, Meigs, Lorich, A. D. Bache, Morton, Wetherill, Lukens, Pedersen, Pickering, Haines, Featherstonehaugh, Mease, Quadrado, Nicklin, Short, Nickols, Lea, Mitchell, Collins, Kane, Horner.) Committee on Hays’s paper (Saurodon) reported for its publication, Committee on Godman’s paper reported it for publica- tion; both adopted. Donations from five persons and a journal. Abrahamson acknowledged by letter the honor of election, “announcing a donation of the different works of which he is the author, or which have been published under his care.” “Certain electrical experiments and investigations,” by Mr. Edward Clibborn, in a letter to Mr, Vaughan, were read and lajd on the table. Librarian chosen for the year, John Vaughan. Standing Committees chosen for the year: Hall, Strick- land, Vaughan, Kane. Feb.—March. 599 1830. Finance: C. C. Biddle, Vaux, Moore. Publication: F. Bache, Lea, Griffith. Annual appropriations for: The building, $150; for peri- odicals, $200; for binding, $75; contingent expenses, $150. New members elected: Bishop Miinter, of Copenhagen ; J. P. Abel Remusat, of Paris; William Yarrel, of London; Chief Justice John Marshall; Jules de Wallenstein, of Russia ; Thomas McEuen, of Philadelphia. 1830. Feb’y 5. (Present, 17. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Committee on Mease’s paper on plants yielding fibre fit for cordage, reported that, regarding the memoir as contain- ing interesting matter, the result of much industry and re- search, and derived from many respectable authorities, they, however, think that it is less calculated for the Society’s volume, than some agricultural or other journal of greater circulation. Adopted, and the Committee discharged. Donations from three sources. Letters of acknowledgment accepting membership were received from M. De Wallenstein (who was present), and from M. Rask, also announcing a donation of books. The death of Dr. Sam. Brown, of Alabama, was an- nounced, and Dr. LaRoche was appointed to prepare an obituary notice. The President was requested to write a letter of condolence to his brother, James Brown. 1830. Heb’y 19. (Present, 28. DuPonceau in the Chair.) The Hon. James Brown’s reply to the President’s letter of condolence was read. Donations from four sources. * On the invention of Hadley’s octant or quadrant as it has been called,” by Mr. Nichols, was read by Dr. Bache. 1830. March 5. (Present, 19. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations from seven sources, “On operations in Lithotrity,” being extracts from a let- March—April. 600 1830. ter to Dr. Coates, from Dr. A. G. Smith, of Ky., now in Paris, was read. 1830. March 19. (Present, 19. Duponceau in the Chair.) Dr. Mitchell had leave to withdraw his paper on Caout- chouc in order to make additions thereto. Donations from five sources. Condorcet’s bust in marble was presented by W. Short, Esq. Dr. Laroche read his biographical memoir of Dr. 8. Browne, which was approved and ordered to be recorded in the book appropriated to that purpose. 1830. April 2. (Present, 12. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations from four sources. Mexican Antiquities: Extensive donations were received to the Cabinet of a number of very valuable Mexican an- tiquities from the Hon. J. Poinsett, and Mr. W. H. Keating, and of a series of minerals from the same region from the Hon. Mr. Poinsett, and the Secretary was directed to tender to those gentlemen the thanks of the Society for their liber- ality. Letters were received from Pougens, Horsfield, and Mar- shall, acknowledging the honor of membership. The death of Bustamente was announced by Mr. Keating, who also communicated the cireumstances which had pre- veuted him from acknowledging the receipt of the Society’s diploma of membership. Mr. Keating and Mr. Poinsett were requested to unite with the Curators in arranging and preparing a Catalogue of the valuable donations this evening received from them. The Curators were authorized to provide proper cases. Also, to lend Mr. Franck such of the specimens of Mexi- can antiquities... . to illustrate the fidelity of his draw- ings, now exhibiting to the public. April—May. 601 1830, Mr. Franck was permitted to make and publish drawings from the Mexican specimens. 1880. April 16. (Present, 39. Dr. Chapman in the Chair) ; Hopkinson, Strickland, LaRoche, Quadrado, Morton, Ware, McEuen, Mease, Tanner, Keating, Cary, Bancker, Pickering, Haines, Wood, Poinsett, Conrad, Lea, Horner, Nicklin, Wetherill, Gibson. D. B. Smith, Meigs, Hembel, Harlan, Griffiths, DuPonceau, De Wallenstein, Vaughan, Kane, C. C. Biddle, Lukens, Coates, Vaux, F. Bache, Hare.) Notes on Dr. Hays’s “ Description of a fragment,” &c., and Notes on Dr. Godman’s “ Notes on the new fossil genus,” &c., were read by Dr. Harlan. But these were not intended for publication. Donations from four sources. The cast of a “Singular impression in primitive marble from Henderson’s quarry in Montgomery county, was re- ceived with a letter from Mr. Peter A. Browne. Mr. Poinsett presented, in addition to his gifts of the last meeting, “ Specimens of workmanship in pure gold, found in the tombs of the original inhabitants of Mexico.” New members elected: Duke Bernard, of Saxe-Weimar; Wn. B. Hodgson, of Virginia; Isaac Hays, M.D., of Phila- delphia; Hon. Jona. Sewell, Chief Justice of L. Canada, President of the L. and P. 8. of Quebec; Wm. Vaughan, Esq., of London. 1830. . May 7. (Present,19. Collins in the Chair.) Donations from eight sources. A fragment of the Giant’s Causeway was presented by Wm. M. Camace. “ Description of a new species of Sarracenia,” by Thos. Nuttall, was read and referred to Collins, Conrad, Lea. “Description of a new species of Symphynota,” of seven new species of Naiad, and of three species of Melania, were read by Mr. Lea. 7 May—J une. 602 1830. 1830. May 21. (Present, 18. Chapman in the Chair.) Committee on Nuttal’s paper reported for its publication. “On light and caloric,” by Sam. Hyde Saunders, was read and referred to Hembel, Conrad, Hare. Mr. Lea added to his last communication. Donations from thirteen persons. 1830. June 18. (Present, 20. Chapman in the Chair; Pedersen, Harris, Quadrada, Conrad, Hays, Lukens, Mease, Wood, Harlan, A. D. Bache, Tidyman, Lea, Morton, Pick- ering, Vaughan, Hembel, Pollock, Hare, Moore.) Committee on Saunders’ paper reported adversely. Or- dered to be returned. The Four Gospels in Berber, and a Berber female’s girdle, were deposited by Mr. Hodgson. Donations were received from Mr. Hassler. A communication on a mineral subject by Feushwanger [sic] was referred to Conrad, A. D. Bache, Seybert. Dr. Feuschwanger’s offer of 500 minerals at twenty-five cents each was referred to Wetherill, Morton, Griffith. Jefferson’s portrait by Sully was presented to the Society by Mr. Short. From this portrait Sully painted his full- length portrait of Jefferson for the Military Academy at West Point. Thanks voted. The death of Bishop Miinter was announced as having occurred on April 9th. Silk Worms: Dr. Mease stated that several thousand worms imported by him from China in March, hatched in a stove room on April 21, 1827, began spinning June 1; finished about June 8; the cocoons turned out to be so small that 1200 weighed one ounce, and were deficient in firmness, Whereas Prof. Lavini’s cocoons (from China worms), weighed 210 to a Piedmontese pound of eleven ounces. Dr. Hare described the successful examination of a stomach for arsenic, by means of nitric acid, lime water, and ignition with charcoal and potash. July—Aug.—Sept. 603 1830. 1880. July 16. (Present, 20. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Committee on Feuchtwanger’s offer reported adversely. Committee on Feuchtwanger’s paper reported progress. Donations to the Library from fifteen sources. Two Peruvian silver sacerdotal vases, and a cestus worn by.a vestal of the sun temple at the time of the Spanish in- vasion, were deposited by Jos. E. Bloomfield. A Berber translation of Genesis was deposited by Mr. Hodgson. Books procured by Mr. Ord in Paris; Librarian author- ized to buy them at cost. M. Jomard’s letter of thanks for his election announced the transmission of his works to the Society. Portraits of the Presidents: Mr. Vaughan having an- nounced that several of the members had made arrange- ments to procure portraits of the several Presidents of the Society for the purpose of offering them to its acceptance, Resolwed, That the President and Librarian be authorized to request the loan from the proprietors of such portraits of our deceased Presidents as may be deemed the best for the purpose of being copied. New member elected: Thos. I. Wharton, Esq., of Phila- del phia. 1830. Aug. 20. (Present, 12. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Committee on Feuchtwanger’s paper reported that he de- sired to withdraw it; permission was granted. Donations from four sources. Donation of minerals from the Missouri Lead Region, with a description from Jos. P. Grant. “On the art of preserving life from the effects of flame,” by the Chev. Aldini, was referred to Kane, Hays, Lukens. 1830. Sept. 17. (Present, 22. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Librarian reported the Feuchtwanger MS. returned. Donations from twelve sources. October. 604 1830, The Lisbon Academy sent list of preminms and donations. 8. Bradford’s proposal to publish 120 portraits of Indian chiefs, &c., was laid on the table. . Poisoning vegetables with their own poison: Dr. Harlan communicated the results of his experiments. The vegeta- bles were not affected as asserted by M. Macuire, in Ferus- sac’s Bulletin of March. 1830. Oct. 1. (Present, 14. DuPonceau in the Chair.) W. Vaughan and W. B. Hodgson acknowledged their election. Donations from four sources. On information that H. E. Fred. Adelung had transmitted a large and valuable donation of books, Resolved, That the Librarian transmit a copy of the Transactions, N. §., to M. Adelung with a letter acknowledging his liberality to the Society. M. De Gournoft’s letter to Mr. Vaughan with a pamphlet on Russian Foundling Asylums, soliciting information as to the results of similar institutions in the United States was read. Del Rio’s request for a small specimen of sulphuret of sil- ver for analysis was granted. _ 1880. Oct. 15. (Present, 27. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations from Adelung and Lieber. A portrait of DuPonceau by Sully was presented by Messrs. Vaughan, Strickland, N. Biddle, Pollock and Col- lins. Committee appointed to exchange duplicate shells for such as are not in the Cabinet: Lea and Griffith. New members elected: Lorenzo Martini, of Turin; An- dreas del Rio, Professor of Mineralogy at Mexico; Mare Antonio Julien, of Paris. Election Rules: “ In the course of the election the follow- ing positions were ruled by the Society after full discussion : 1, That where on examining the Ballot Box on the election of a candi- November. 605 1830, date, it appears that there were more Ballots received than there were members present, at the election, the proceedings must be considered irregular and the Elcction null. 14 to 10. 2. That when on examining the Ballot Box on the election of a candi- date, a small piece of white paper was found in the box, and a member affirmed that he had used such piece of paper* shall not be counted asa vote in favor of the candidate. 17 to 7. “The election of a candidate having been gone into and closed, the Secretary having opened the Ballot Box, but the result of the election not having been declared by the Pre- siding officer, the hour of 10 o’clock arrived; and thereupon a question being stated as to the situation of the election, it was determined by the members present, that such elec- tion being incomplete, no result could be declared, that therefore the Secretary should remove the Ballots from the Drawer.” 1880. Nov. 5. (Present, 23. DuPoneeau in the Chair.) Committee on collecting magnetie observations was dis- charged. Donations for the Library from ten sources, A specimen of calcareous deposit from the Tartarian lake near Rome, was received from Dr. LaRoche. “ Silver ores reduced by the method of Becquerel,” by M. Del Rio, was referred to A. D. Bache, Wetherill, Hembel. A copy of the Transactions Hist. Com. ordered to be sent to the Michigan Historical Society. A communication on Mutual Instruction in Denmark, with pamphlets, from M. De Abrahamson, was laid on the table. Committee appointed to collect Observations made in all parts of the United States on the Variation, Dip, &c., of the magnetic needle, through any channels open to them or to the Society: A. D. Bache, Keating, Bancker. Del Rio’s request for any minerals for analysis which can be spared from the collection, was granted. * It omitted. Nov.—Dee. 606 1830. Dr. Coates made a communication on the process of Lithotrity. 7 The candidate whose election was declared incomplete at the last meeting, was now declared a candidate in nomina- tion. 1830. Nov. 19. (Present, 22. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations from four sources. Lead, Copper and Iron ores from Illinois, Missouri, and the Northwest, were received from Ed. Coles, of Illinois. A Thermometer (with its instructions) was received from Jos. Jaeckel, of Austria, used in the inspection of Gunpow- der and Saltpetre. “ Account of a nondescript species of Orang-Otang from Azam,” was read by Dr. Harlan, who exhibited dried speci- mens. Referred to Morton, Pickering, Horner. A list of the Medical Committee to be made by the Libra- rian for Dr. Horner, Chairman. 1830. Dec. 8. (Present, 21. DuPoncean in the Chair.) The Poinsett Collection Committee reported progress. Donations from eight sources. “ An account of a method of treating Morbus Coxarius as practiced by Dr. Philip Syng Physick,”’ by Dr. Jacob Ran- dolph, was read. P. A. Browne’s recommendation of a revision and new edition of McClure’s Geological Map of the United States was laid on the table. Afterwards it was referred to Weth- erill, Pickering, Keating. Treasurer’s report was reported ready for examination by the Finance Committee. 1880. Dec. 17. (Present, 23. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Finance Committee reported the Treasurer’s accounts cor- rect. Balande in his hands, $16.70 on general account; Décember. 607 1930, $221.56 on the Magellanic Premium Fund; $40.94 on the Rittenhouse Fund. The Building Committee reported the New Arrange- ments of the Hall to be complete, and that places were now provided for the Vice-President and Curators. The Committee on the Geological Map reported its repub- “lication at the present time inexpedient. Accepted. The Committee appomted on the 17th October, 1828, to take into consideration the Laws of the Society, and the sub- ' jects connected therewith, made a report as follows: “That after a careful examination of the Laws of the Society, they unite in opinion as to the Propriety of submitting them to a full revision, and of arranging them under appropriate titles. Not a few of them as they stand at present are unsuited to the existing situation of the Society, and are habitually disregarded by tacit consent, others are seldom noticed without an expression of the embarrassment to which they subject the occasional business of the meetings; and some are directly opposed, or with difficulty reconcilable to other equally positive regulations. ‘The Laws of the Society are included under three Titles—the Act of Incorporation, passed March 15, 1780—twelve regulations, adopted soon after the formation of the Society on the 3d February, 1769, and the By- Laws, enacted on the 4th May, 1804, and since amended by standing resolutions in various particulars. Of these, the Act of Incorporation is, of course, not susceptible of any modification by the Society. The By- Laws, so called, may without doubt. be modified or repealed at pleasure ; —but a question has been suggested, whether the twelve regulations of February, 1769, have not been so recognized and adopted by the Act of Incorporation, as to preclude the right of the Society to amend them. ‘* As this question has an obvious and very important bearing upon the duties of the Committee, they have considered it very fully, and it is the object of the present report to express their views in regard to it, and to invite a corresponding expression of the opinion of the Society. Its de- cision will indicate the extent to which the proposed revision shall be car- ried by the Committee. ‘«The twelve Laws referred to are spoken of in the Act of Assembly, as ‘the fundamental Laws and regulations of the Society,’ comprised in twelve sections, prefixed to their volume of Transactions, published in Philadelphia by ‘W™ & Tho* Bradford ’—and it has been supposed that the term fundamental implies a permanency of character, inconsistent with the notion of future amendment. While, however, it must be ad- mitted that this isa common meaning of the term, it is equally certain that it has other meanings which would not support the argument. It is ; December. 608 1830, often used to express the important and primitive character of an act of Legislation, which is yet essentially liable to revision and repeal,—and this remark may be sufficient to invalidate any important inference frem its application to these laws. That mode of interpreting a statute is rarely to be relied on which refers to the Philological meaning of an insulated word. It is wiser to examine the general Tenour and scope of the Instru- ment, and to ascertain the sense of each paragraph by relation to its con- nexion with the rest. | ‘*The twelve Laws are first referred to in the principal enacting clause of the Act, where they form part of the description of those, for whose benefit it was passed, and who became corporators at the moment of its enactment. That clause declares them to consist of the members of the . A. P. 8., &c., heretofore voluntarily assembled, or in other words, of its founders, who came in without election and of ‘such other persons as have been duly elected members and officers of the same agreeably to the fundamental laws and regulations comprised in the twelve sections,’ &c. ; in other words such as had before the Act of Incorporation been elected members, according to the then subsisting regulations. These two classes of persons were declared to constitute the corporation. This provision therefore relates exclusively to the first Corporators ; and has precisely the same effect, as if they had been mentioned by their names, instead of being described by reference to the manner in which they had obtained their Membership. Nothing can be inferred from this, of peculiar dignity in the twelve laws, ‘*They are again mentioned in the third enacting clause of the Act, after directing that certain officers shall be chosen for the well governing of the Society, this section provides that the election shall be by ballot, ‘agreeably to the Fundamental Laws’ and ‘that notice of the same shall be given’ in the newpapers agreeably to the fundamental Laws. Those parts of the twelve laws which describe the manner of electing officers, and the character of the notice of the election, are thus incorporated into the Act of Assembly, and become incapable of alteration by the Society. But while the 3¢ Chapter of those Laws, in which the provisions referred to are all of them contained, is made by the reference part of the Act, other parts of the Section in the opinion of the Committee effectually nega- tive the idea that any but the provisions so recognized are to be esteemed permanent and frreparable. The Section creates the Council of the So- clety ; excludes certain members from the rights of voting, and of being elected, and exacts additional qualifications from all who vote at the Elec- tion, These are in themselves substantial modifications of the fundamen- tal Laws, and one of them at least amends the conditions of the Union which gave birth to the Society. Besides when this Section twice men- (ions the fundamental Laws as fixing forever the mode of conducting and giving notice of the election, it adopts, as if by design, a different expres- sion, while describing the rights of Corporators of the Electors and alludes to ‘such laws as shall then be in force,’ December. 609 1839. ‘The remaining Sections of the Act of incorporation have no reference to the Laws in question. Yet the fourth Section which defines the man- ner of passing new Statutes, laws, regulations, and ordinances is drawn with singular care. And it is difficult to believe if the Legislature in- tended to confer on them an inviolable character, that this would not have found a place among the many limitations and restrictions, which are detailed in this part of the Act. In fact this Section repeals several of the provisions of the fundamental Laws, and substitutes others. ‘And it concludes by declaring that all the Statutes, ordinances, &c., made by this Society in the manner therein prescribed, shall be binding on any member, and shall be inviolably observed, provided they are not repugnant to the laws of the Land. Had it been determined that a By- Law should also be invaid [sic] if repugnant to the twelve Laws, it would have been naturally and easily expressed by an addition to this last proviso, ‘But, if it were even admitted that the whole of these laws had received the sanction of a Legislative Act, it might still be reasonably doubted whether the corporation might not amend them at its discretion. The tenth chapter of them expressly provides for new laws, and does not limit in any manner the right of the Society, in regard to them ; if this chapter then, is admitted with the rest, it is plain that they may all be repealed or modified by new laws duly passed. ‘«The right to make, alter, and repeal its bye laws, is indeed incident to every corporation and the manner of doing so is for itself to determine. They must not contravene the Laws of the Land, nor must they contra- dict the Law of its constitution, its charter. But, in all other respects, the power to precribe [sic] and to modify its own laws is unlimited and it is for those who deny the validity of a particular By-Law to shew that it has exceeded the limits of the Corporate authority. ‘*The Committee are unable to imagine why an irrepealable character should be given to the twelve laws, and not be given at the same time to the articles of the fundamental compact, under which those laws were passed. Nor do they understand why such mere rules of order as, that motions must be seconded before they are voted on; that a member speaking shall stand, and that the others shall be silent, should be digni- fied with perpetuity of obligation (see Law 2) while the publication of transactions, the office and duty of the Librarian, the use of the Library, and the exclusion of absentees from office, should be left to the regulation of varying bylaws. ‘*The result of the reflexions of the Committee has been, that the twelve laws passed on the 8 Feb’, 1769, are not more binding or more permanent in their character, than any other Laws, statutes, or ordinances of the So- ciety. Two of their provisions, which are included in the 3¢ Chapter ‘Of the officers, and manner of their election’ are irrepealable, because they are referred to by the Act of Incorporation, as fixing the manner, &c., of such elections. The rest may be amended, suspended, or rep.aled, at the pleasure of the Society, in the manner prescribed by Law. PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. Xxxix. PRINTED SEPTEMBER 24, 1884. December. 610 : 1830. “This construction has been practically sanctioned by the Society from a very early period. The Society was incorporated in 1780, and before the end of 1788, two of the most important provisions of the twelve laws were essentially changed. In 1786, the first chapter was altered so as to increase the fee upon admission from 10 sh** to $10. In 1788 the 2°4 Chapter was amended by increasing the annual contribution from 10 sh* to $10: and at the same time the quorum for electing members and for appropriating money, which by that Chapter, had been fixed at twenty, was reduced to thirteen. Nor were these changes admitted by our Predecessors, without full and repeated enquiries, as to the extent of their powers. On the 6 Feb’, 1784, a Committee, consisting of the late Judge Hopkinson, Dr. Ewing, Mr. Hazard, Dr. Morgan, and Mr. Rittenhouse, made a report on the constitu- tion of Laws of the Society, from which the following is an Extract ‘ Whereas the Law of Incorporation having reference to certain rules and regulations comprised in twelve sections prefixed to our volume of Trans- actions seems in the opinion of some io establish those rules irrevocably ; and experience having shewn that some of these rules are inconvenient and detrimental to the Interests of the Society on account of the restric- tions therein laid, such as confining elections to be held between the hours of two and five on certain days ; that no money shall be disposed of with- out the consent of a certain majority of twenty members met,—with others of the like kind. A strict compliance with which hath been found ofientimes inconvenient and sometimes impracticable. Your Committee would recommend that the Legislature be respectfully applied to, praying that a Supplement may be made to the said Law of Incorporation, taking off all unnecessary restrictions, and leaving all matters respecting the in- ternal polity and government of the Society to be determined on by the Members thereof and to be established or repealed as convenience or ex- perience may point out.’ The consideration of this part of the report was postponed, and in the month of November of the same year the Chairman . of the former Committee, Judge Hopkinson, and two other Gentlemen, were directed to take the opinion of the Chief Justice, the Judges, and the Attorney General respecting certain sections of the Charter of Incorpora- tion. Their report is not among the Minutes, but it would seem that the doubts of the Society, were soon after removed, and probably by the In- tervention of this Committee, for in the following year a law was pre- sented by the Learned Judge, who has been already named as a member of it, amending the fundamental laws in some of the particulars which had been before complained of, and this amendment having been read, was debated by paragraphs, amended, and adopted by a very large meeting on 5 Jan’, 1786. ‘In the year 1787 other amendments were probably in contemplation, and similar doubts having been Again suggested, the draught of a petition to the Legislature was presented by a Member praying ‘the alteration of some clauses in the Act of Incorporation.’ This was referred for consid- December. 611 1830, eration to William Bradford Esq’ at that time Attorney General of Penn- . sylvania, Dr. Foulke, and Mr. Patterson. Their report is remarkable for its brief simplicity ‘that they do not think it expedient to troubie the House at present in that business.’ It was evidently satisfactory to the Society, for no further question seems to have arisen on the subject fora long time afterwards, and in the following year other amendments of great moment, were, after much deliberation, made in the fundamental Laws. A similar report was made on the same subject in Dec™ 1799, and it is not known, that since that time, the Society’s power over these Laws, as over any others of their own enacting, has been made a subject of doubt. «This long continued acquiescence in what may almost be esteemed the Contemporaneous exposition of the act of Incorporation, is in the opinion of the Committee, entitled to great weight. It would indeed be most un- happy, were it now to be determined, that their exposition was erroneous, The elections of a majority of those who are now the members, have taken place in the presence of the diminished quorum authorized by the amended Laws; and the elections of all the Officers of the Society, which are indispensable to the continuance of the Corporation, have been made by those members. Both would be invalidated therefore by such a deter- mination, the Society would be entirely disorganized, and its legal exist- ence probably at an end. The Committee are not aware that these results can be avoided, if the right of the Society to amend the twelve funda- mental laws is now to be denied. ‘«The Committee, in conclusion, submit the following resolution for the Society’s consideration : “«* Resolved, That in the opinion of the Society, the twelve Fundamental ‘Laws and Regulations, passed on the 3 Feb’ 1769 may be lawfully ‘amended or repealed, except so much thereof as is included in the 3¢ ‘ Chapter of the same.”’ ** All which is respectfully submitted December 17" 1830. (Signed) **PererR 8. Du PoncEan, ** Jos. HOPKINSON, “J. K. Kane.” And thereupon it was ordered: That the report and resolution therewith presented, be laid on the table, and they be the subject of consideration, at the next stated meeting of the Society, and that due notice be given in some of the public newspapers that the enacting of statutes and laws, and the making and passing ordinances and regu- lations, will be part of the business of the meeting. Library donations from five persons. Cabinet donations: Thirteen insects from Cuba from Ger- January. 612 1831, _ard Ralston; and seven minerals from Lieut. Allen Deas, U. 8. N. A communication on three new species of shells (Dolium) by Mr. Isaac Lea for the Transactions. 1831. Jan’y 7. (Present, 23. DuPonceau in the Chair; Chapman, F. Bache, Kane, Vaughan, Griffith, Wetherill, Lorich, Meigs, Nicklin, Harlan, Morton, Keating, A. D. Bache, D. B. Smith, Lukens, Bancker, Pickering, Lea, Hays, Quadrado, Del Rio, Vaux.) Election of officers reported (42 votes cast): ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—DuPonceau, Vice-Presidents—Collins, Chapman, Hopkinson. Secretaries—Ord, F. Bache, C. OC. Biddle, Kane. Councillors for three years—N. Biddle, Collin, Meredith. Councillor for one year, in lieu of Hopkinson—Keating. Curators—R. Eglesfeld Griffith, Wetherill, Lea. Treasurer—V aughan. Committee on Harlan’s new species of Orang from Assam reported for publication. Accepted. Committee on Del Rio’s paper (Beequerel’s process), report- ed it for publication. Accepted. Library donations from Babbage, DesMoulins and three others. Cabinet donations from Mr. Kraff: Minerals from the Perkiomen mines. A Portrait of Dr, Wistar (formerly President of the So- «iety) by Sully, was presented by Henry Seybert. Two papers by Mr. Lea describing new shells were read and referred to Nicklin, Morton, Pickering. Letters from four foreign societies ; also a circular letter from the Rhode Island Historical Society, which was laid over for consideration; also, from Counsellor Schlegel of Copenhagen, announcing a donation. January. . 613 1891. The Librarian reported public notice given of proposed business. Report of the Committee on the Laws again considered, accepted, and the appended resolution adopted, as follows: Resolved, That in the opinion of the Society, the Twelve Fundamental Laws and regulations passed on the 8rd of February, 1769, may be law- fully amended or repealed, except so much thereof as is included in the Third Chapter of the same, entitled “Of the Officers and the manner of their election.’’ 1831. Jan’y 21. (Present, 24. Chapman in the Chair.) ‘Librarian elected: Vaughan. Standing Committees for the year chosen: Hlall—Strickland, Vaughan, Kane. Finance—C., C. Biddle, Vaux, Moore. Publication—F. Bache, Lea, Griffith. Annual appropriations made: Hall expenses, $150 ; Jour- nals, $200; Binding, $75 ; Contingent expenses, $150. Donations from six sources. - Portrait of Correa de Serra, by ©. B. Lawrence, was pre- sented by the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Thanks voted. , Surgeon General Joseph Lovell’s offer to put at the dis- posal of the Society a complete series of Meteorological Ob- servations made at the different military stations of the United States, was referred to A. D. Bache, Hembel, and Col. Long. A committee was appointed “to make astronomical ob- servations and to collect such obs. as may be made by others, during the year and to report the same to the Society ;” $200 appropriated for their use: A. D. Bache, Roberts, Lukens. Circular of the R. I. H. 8. considered and laid on the table. New members elected: Prosper, Count Balbo, of Turin ; Hyacinth Carena, of Turin ; Louis Philip [sic], King of the French; Thos. P. Jones, M.D., of Washington, D. C. February. ‘ 614 1831. 1831. Feb’y 4. (Present, 16. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Committee on Lea’s papers reported them for publication. Accepted. Donations from seven sources. Memoires de |’Academie des Inscriptions: The Librarian reported that a complete set in 46 volumes had been pre- sented to the Library by Messrs. Duponceau, Vaughan, Strickland, Chapman, Kane, A. D. Bache, Moore, Roberts, Wetherill, Short, T. Biddle, Hewson, N. Biddle, Morgan, Horner, Lea, Laroche, Lorich, Hopkinson, members. Rafn’s letter of acknowledgment for membership was read. Hassler’s letter on the proposed observation of the Solar Eclipse of the 1st inst., at Washington, was read; Prof. Bache, for the Committee on the Eclipse, reported that Mr. Gummere would codperate with the Committee in obsery- ing; and that the Trustees of the University had placed at their disposal astronomical apparatus. Messrs. Hassler and Gummere were added to the Committee. Dr. Chapman was added to the Committee on the Re- vision of the Laws. _ 1831. Feb’y 18. (Present, 22, DuPonceau in the Chair.) Mr. Lea’s paper of May 7th, 1830, was referred to A. D. Bache, Nicklin, Pickering. A list of the heads of 60 families, original settlers on 60 farms in Albemarle county, with their respective ages, from a letter of Mr. Coles to Mr. Vaughan, was read. The President’s letter of notification to Louis Philip [sic] was read. The Curator’s were authorized to extend to G. W. Feath- erstonehaugh the use of the geological specimens in the Cabinet. “Observations of the Solar Eclipse of Feb, 12,” verbally communicated by Prof. Bache, March—April. 615 [ 1831, 1831. March 4. (Present, 23. DuPonceau in the Chair ; Del Rio, Quadrado, Long, and others.) Donations from seven sources. A book ordered in which all specimens loaned from the Cabinet should be entered by the Librarian. 1881. March 18. (Present,18. Duponceau in the Chair.) Committee on Lea’s paper of May 7, 1830, reported in favor of publication. So ordered. Donations from Harris, Vaughan. Letter of acknowledgment for donations from the French Institute. “ For purchasing works not now in the Library,” by Mr. Ord, with the codperation of Messrs. Vaughan, Nicklin, and Delancy, $200 were appropriated. : Committee on the Hall was directed to report on the ex- pediency of having the roof renewed, and on the most se- cure plan for doing it. [The minutes of the last three meetings are repeated verbatim on the following pages, in a different handwriting. | 1831. April 1. (Present, 23. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations from eight sources. Publication Fund: The Publication Committee reported a plan, to carry out which it was Resolved, That the 1st and 2d volumes of the Transactions (N. 8.) be placed at the disposal of the Committee, and that the receipts from the sale of said volumes, commencing from the present year, be appropriated in aid of the Publication Fund. Hall Committee instructed to have the roof renewed in the course of the ensuing summer. 1831. April 15. (Present, 18. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations from eight sources. May. 616 1831. Schweinitz’s “Synopsis Fungorum in America” was pre- sented and referred to Pickering; Griffith, Featherstone- haugh. New members elected: Henry Vethake, Prof. Nat. Phil., Princeton, N. J.; Samuel L. Southard, of New Jersey; Ed- ward Everett, of Massachusetts; Louis McLane, of Dela- ware; William ©. Rives, of Virginia; Alexander Everett, of Massachusetts. 1831. May 6. (Present,18. Duponceau; Chapman, F. Bache, Biddle, Griffith, Lea, Vaughan, A. D. Bache, Quad- rado, Nichols, Hays, Moore, Wood, Pickering, Nicklin, Del Rios, Harlan, Hare.) Poinsett’s Collection: “ The Curators laid before the So- ciety a Catalogue of the Mexican minerals and Antiquities presented by Mr. Poinsett and Mr. Keating, prepared for the use of the members, which was ordered to be placed on file.” Donations from six sources, for the Library; and from Hon. Henry Middleton, for the Cabinet. Laurence Martini’s thanks for election was read. 1831. May 20. (Present, 21. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Ed. Everett’s letter of acknowledgment was read. Donations of books from three persons. A supplement to the paper of May, 1830, by Mr. Lea was referred to the same committee, Committee on Synopsis Fungorum reported in favor of its publication, Dr. Hays exhibited the specific differences between the Mastodon and Dr. Godman’s fossil, in a paper entitled “ Spec- imens of inferior maxillary bones of Mastodons in the Cab- inet of the A. P. 8., with remarks on the genus .... of Godman.” Referred to Lea, Pickering, Wetherill. A case of Lithotrity in Kentucky, performed by Dr. Alvan Smith, was described by Dr. Coates. June—July. 617 1831. 1831. June 14. Special Meeting on account of the death of Vice-President Zaccheus Collins. (Duponceau; Hopkin- son, Chapman, Hembel, Harris, Wharton, Harlan, Vaux, Wetherill, Lorich, Ware, Vaughan, Hays.) Resolved, To meet at 6 o’clock P.M., at No. 22 N. Second street, op- posite the dwelling . . . . and proceed thence in a body to the funeral. 1831. June17. (Present, 25. DuPonceau in the Chair ; Featherstonehaugh, Morgan, Del Rio, Quadrado, and others.) Committee on Hay’s paper reported in favor of publica- tion. Committee on Lea’s Supplement reported favorably. Donations from various sources; for the Cabinet from Dr. Mease. A legacy of $500 (with several volumes of the Massachu- setts Spy) was announced by a letter from the executor of Isaac Thomas of Worcester, Mass., payable April 4, 1831, “to be added to the funds of the Society, or otherwise dis- posed of as the Society may direct.” A biographical sketch of DeWitt Clinton by Wm. Rawle, was presented and filed away among the archives. Mr. Rawle was appointed to prepare an obituary notice of Z. Collins. The late Wm. Priestman’s Library: A committee of Feath- erstonehaugh, Hopkinson, Duponceau, and Vaughan, was appointed to examine the books and purchase, not exceed- ing $300. 1881. July 15. (Present, 35. DuPonceau in the Chair; Quadrado, Delancey, Long, Meigs, Ware, Jackson, N. Bid- dle, Lukens, Del Rio, Horner, Nicolls, and others.) Committee on Priestman’s Library reported the purchase of $70 of books. Donations from twelve sources. Aug.—Sept.—Oct. 618 1831, “On irradiation,” by Dr. B. F. Joslin, of Schenectady, was read and referred to Pickering, A. D. Bache, Lukens. New members elected: Martin Fernandez Navarrete, of Madrid; Francisco Antonio Gonzales, of Madrid; John James Anhahen: 1831. Aug. 19. (Present,15. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations from eight sources. On blasting rocks by galvanism: “ Dr. Hare communicated a new application of galvanic ignition to the blasting of rocks, by which through many charges codperating in one . large masses may be thrown off instead of pieces of inferior size and irregular shape . . . . with a much greater security .... He had been prompted by a Patent process of Moses Shaw for using mechanical electricity for codpera- tive blasts.” “On the mode of building houses for convenience and comfort and against the risks of conflagration,” addressed to the Society by Charles Varli, C. E., was read and referred to F. Bache and Lukens. 1831. Sept. 16. (Present, 18. Hopkinson in the Chair.) New member: Audubon, &c. Donation from fourteen sources. Letter of thanks from the Lisbon Academy. A set of the casts of the mammoth bones in the Cabinet was ordered to be given to the Academy Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. 1881. Oct. 7. (Present, 19. Chapman in the Chair.) Donations from twenty-two of the members: Audubon’s Birds of North America, and Ornithological Biography. Committee on Observations reported observations on the Solar Eclipse of February 12, 1881, from the following per- sons and places: Joseph Roberts, of the Friend’s Observa- October, 619 1831, tory, Philadelphia; Sears C. Walker, near the same place ; John Gummere, at Burlington, New Jersey; Prof. James Kenwick, New York; Robert Treat Paine, at Malabar Light House, Massachusetts; F. R. Hassler, President’s House, Washington City ; Prof. R. M. Patterson, University of Virginia; Prof. A. D. Bache, at the Friend’s Observatory, Philadelphia; all of which were directed to be published in the Transactions. The offer of M. Thomas, executor of Isaiah Thomas, to pay the legacy at once on a discount was accepted, and the Treasurer instructed accordingly. The death of Dr. N. Collin, an ancient member, was an- nounced, and Mr. Lorich appointed to prepare an obituary notice. That of Sol. W. Conrad also was announced, and Dr. Horner was appointed. That of Wm. Jones was also announced, and Mr. Kane was appointed. Donations were made to the Library by seven persons. An original Plan of the Siege of Yorktown, made by Major Bauman, New York Artillery, was presented by Richard Randolph, of Virginia. A letter from the Academy Natural Sciences, Philadel- phia, acknowledged the receipt of the ‘* Megallonic casts.” Committee appointed to ascertain of what members ’ Necrological notices had not been presented, and to take measures to procure them: Horner, Vaux, Vaughan. Mr. Keating was permitted to borrow the Committee’s re- port on Major Long’s project of an improved lock. 1881. Oct. 21. (Present, 24. Duponceau in the Chair.) Donations from five persons. Mr. Lorich’s obituary notice of Dr. Collin was read, and referred to Hays, Keating and Mitchell, to report on its pub- lication in the Transactions. Nov.—Dec. 620 1831. The death of Reuben Haines was announced, and D. B. Smith appointed to prepare an obituary notice. New members elected: Hartman Bache, Major United States Topographical Engineers; Baron Larrey, of Paris. 1831. Nov. 4. (Present, 17. Duponceau in the Chair.) Committee on Joslin’s paper reported it for publication. Committee on Lorich’s obituary notice of Collin reported it for publication. Donations from five persons. _ On Incrustations in Steam Boilers, using salt water: Mr. Strickland read a letter from Mr. Hartley, an eminent Eng- lish engineer, recommending saw dust or chippings of teak, to hold the salt suspended by the gum evolved by it in the process of boiling. Prof. Bache said that potatoes had been used in this and other countries. 1831. Nov. 18. (Present, 12. Hopkinson in the Chair.) Donations from seven sources. Muhlenberg’s Descriptio uberior graminum (in MS.) was deposited by the heirs of Z. Collins. . Megalonyx: Donation to the Cabinet of 14 casts of bones of it, described in Vol. VI, Journal of the Academy of Arts and Sciences. Major H. Bache acknowledged by letter the honor of membership. 1881. Dec. 2. (Present, 28. DuPonceau in the Chair; Major Bache, &c.) Donations from nine sources, mostly individuals, Necrological notice of Sol. Conrad was read by Dr. Horner. W. ©. Rives acknowledged from Paris the honor of mem- bership. “ Description of the Tetracaulodon bone belonging to the Tec.—Jan. 621 1831—1832, University of Virginia,” a supplement to his paper of May last, was presented by Dr. Hays, and referred to the same Committee. Mr. Keating returned the borrowed report on Long’s Lock. Magellanic Premium: No application reported. A Catalogue of the books purchased for the Society in Paris by him, with their prices, was presented by Mr. Ord. The purchases were approved, and thanks voted to Mr. Ord for the diligent manner, &ec. Jefferson’s Library: Committee to purchase books for the Society at the auction; DuPonceau, Meredith, Ord. Dr. Hays having announced that he had now in his pos- session the best collection of bones of the mastodon known to be in existence, belonging to different museums, he was invited to exhibit them at the next meeting. Dr. Hays and the Curators were constituted a Committee to consider the propriety of making casts. 1831. Dec. 16. (Present, 18. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Committee on Hay’s description of “the Tetracandolan” [sic] bone belonging to the University of Virginia, reported it for publication. Books amounting to $8.40 reported purchased from Jef; ferson’s library. Donation to the Library from T. F. Gordon. ’ Dr. Hays exhibited and explained the Mastodon bones. Dr. Harlan described the Mastodon bones in the various museums of the U. 8. Treasurer presented his annual report. Referred. 1832. Jan’y 6. (Present,9. Dr. Meigs in the Chair; Harlan, Strickland, Raguet, Keating, Vaughan, Wood, Nicklin, Major Bache.) January. . 622 1832. Annnal Election report: ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—DuPonceau. Vice- Presidents—Chapman, Hopkinson, Ord. Secretaries—F. Bache, C. C. Biddle, Kane, Keating. Councillors for three years—Hembel, Rawle, Hare, Meigs. Councillor for two years—Mease. . Curators—W etherill, Griffith, Lea. Treasurer and Librarian —Vaughan. Donations from four sources. Treasurer presented his accounts examined and approved by the Finance Committee: Balance in favor of the General Fund, $499.94; balance Magellanic Fund, $295.24; balance Rittenhouse Fund, $52.15. The two last and a considerable portion of the former to be invested by the Committee of Finance—the balances having arisen from U. 8. stock paid off. 1832. Jan’y 20. (Present, 37. Hopkinson in the Chair ; Raguet, Morgan, Long, Quadrado, Del Rios, A. D. Bache, Jackson, McEwen [sic], and others.) Committee on procuring Mastodon Casts reported, and were authorized to the extent of $135. Antiqae Vases found at Golconda Cave, in the State of Tilinois, and at the Falls of Kentucky, and in Quilea, in South America; the collection was presented by Dr. Harlan. A Bust of J. Q. Adams, cast in iron, at Winsor Furnace, Bucks Co., Pa., was presented by C. J. Wetherill. Donations of books from two persons. Lithographic print of Judge Marshall was presented by Mr. Rawle on behalf of the Bar of Philadelphia. Insurance on the property to be increased by the Finance Committee. John Vaughan elected Librarian. February. 623 1832. Standing Committees appointed : Hall—Strickland, Vaughan, Kane. Finance—C. C. Biddle, Vaux, Moore, Publication—Dr. F. Bache, Lea, Griffith. Annual Appropriations: For the Hall, $150; for periodi- cals, $200; for binding, $75: for contingent expenses, $150. New members elected: Dr. Julius T. Ducatel, of Baltimore; Henry D. Gilpin, of Philadelphia; Dr. John P. Hopkinson, of Philadelphia; Dr. John Bell, of Philadelphia ; Dr. Rob- ley Dunglison, of the University of Virginia; M. Steen Billé, Charge d’Affaires of his Danish Majesty ; Thomas Sergeant, of Philadelphia. 1832. Feb’y 3. (Present, 21. Ord in the Chair; Gilpin and Bell introduced.) A Peruvian ewer of antique form found at Huaco, Mont- lipo, 16 leagues from Lambayeque, presented by Frederick Brown; collection of minerals from Cerro di Pasco mines, in Peru, presented by Dr. Mease. Donations of books from three sources. Rawle’s Necrological notice of Zaccheus Collins was read by the Secretary, and referred to Kane, Harlan, Pickering. Letters of thanks for election from Gilpin, Dunglison, Sergeant and Billé were read. _ “A grammatical sketch and Vocabulary of the Tagalo language ;” also, “ An account of Manilla,’ were presented by Dr. Mease, and referred to Kane, Duponceau, Tanner. Audubon’s discovery of a new Ibis (Zantalus fusens) in Florida, was read by Dr. Harlan from a letter. Dr. Harlan also read from letter of J. Bachman, of Charleston, some general observations on the habits of animals. The extensive robbery of medals from the King’s Library at Paris, Nov. 5 or 6, 1831, was communicated to the Society by a letter from Con. Gen. Dannery, inviting the Society to codperate for their recovery. Feb.—March. 624 1832, 1832. Feb’y 17. (Present, 22. Chapman in the Chair; Sergeant introduced.) Committee on Obituary notice of Collins reported in favor of publication. Donation of books from C. Babbage. ¢ A Collection of Indian Antiquities, minerals and shells, from Peru, California, the Mulgrave and islands, the Sandwich islands, Chili, Mexico, and the N. W. coast of America, was presented by Sterne Humphreys, U.S. Navy, with an explanatory communication, through Mr. Frederick Brown. | “On the effects of Phosphorus on the human system, with experiments on animals,” by Dr. Harlan, was read by him. Atheneum project to provide an edifice for the accom- modation of the several Libraries and Cabinets of Philadel- phia: Letter received and committees appointed to meet the committee of the Atheneum: Nicklin, Ord, Kane. Centenary Celebration of Washington’s Birthday : The Secre- tary was instructed to acknowledge the receipt of the com- munication from the Committee of Arrangements in re- spectful terms. Mr. Nicklin’s request for permission to withdraw from the Cabinet for examination Lieut. Ilumphrey’s shells pre- sented this evening, was granted. 1832. March 2. (Present, 34. Ord in the Chair; Dr. Hopkinson introduced. A. D. Bache appointed Secretary, pro tem.) Committee on By-Laws would be ready to report but for the absence of one of its number from the city. Donations to the Library from four persons, “ Description of a new species of fresh water Tortoise from India,” by Dr. Harlan, was deposited by the author in the archives. Letters of thanks were received from MM. Navarrete and Gonzales. _ March—April—May. 625 1832, R. H. Hobson’s request to borrow Sully’s portrait of Du- ponceau for a mezzotint copy was granted. 1832. March 16. (Present, 23. Judge Hopkinson in mie Chair.) Donations from four persons and a society. Invention of Steam Propulsion: “ Mr. Kane deposited (on behalf of Benjamin Say) the original deed between John Fitch and sundry citizens of Philadelphia, of 9 Feb. 1787, creating a joint stock company for propelling vessels through the water by the agency of steam.” “Observations ou the Naiades and des. of new species by Mr. I. Lea.” 1832, April 6. (Present, 16. Chapman in the Chair.) Donations from six persons. 1832. April 20. (Present, 36. Hopkinson in the Chair.) Donations from four sources. A portrait of Dalton was presented by Dr. C. Mifflin, of Philadelphia. . Dr. J. T. Ducatel, of Baltimore, acknowledged the honor, &e. New members elected: Theodore Lorin, of Paris; Dr. Hugh L. Hodge, of Philadelphia; Col. J. J. Abert, of Wash- ington; Juan José Martinez, of Spain; the Duke of Sussex. 1882. May 4. (Present, 19. Ord in the Chair.) Dr. Martinez acknowledged the honor, &c. Donations from eight sources. A communication from the Royal Academy, Lisbon, was directed to be placed in the Library. Franklin’s Portrait: Sully’s request for permission to make a copy for the West Point Academy was granted. The Indiana Historical Society’s request for a copy of the’ PROC. AMER. PHILOS. 800. I. Xl. PRINTED OCTOBER 2, 1884. May to August. 626 1882. Transactions Historical Committee American Philosophical Society was granted. The Librarian was authorized to purchase the wanting volumes of the Memoirs of the Institute and Academy . not over $120. 1832. May 18. (Present, 22. Chapman in the Chair.) Donations from nine sources. Letter of Col. Abert acknowledging the honor, &c. 1832. June 15. (Present, 20. Duponceau in the Chair.) Donations from fourteen sources. Dr. H. L. Hodge acknowledged the honor of membership. Communications were read from Rev. N. Murray, of Wilkes-Barre, and Col. Acosta, of Columbia. “ A memoir on Goitre by Mr. Boussingault of Colum- bia was presented by Col. Acosta and an abstract of it drawn up by a member read.” Heeren’s letter to Duponceau respecting Hodgson’s Berber memoir. 1832. July 20. (Present, 22. Duponceau in the Chair.) Donations from eight persons and one society. “On the Mounds and other antiquities of Peru,” by Dr. Burrough was read by title, and postponed until after the election of members. After being read it was deposited in the archives. The donation of bones received from Mr. Bry, of Arkan- sas, was referred to Harlan, Pickering, Horner. New members elected: E. 8. Bring, Professor in Univer- sity, London, 1882, Aug. 17. (Present, 7. Duponceau in the Chair; Keating, Vaughan, Mease, Lorich, Pickering, Sergeant.) Sept.—Oct. 627 1882. Donations from five persons, and for the Cabinet from two. Lorin’s letter of thanks was received. “ Observations of the temperature of the ocean near Ice- bergs,” by Capt. Ch. Dixey in a letter to R. Vaux, was re- ferred to Pickering, Mease and Bache. Heckewelder’s paper on the names given to rivers, &c., by the Delaware Indians, April 5, 1822, was referred to Dupon- ceau, Loring, Keating. Index to the four Vols. Transactions, New Series: Pub- lishing Committee to inquire into the expense and report. 1832. Sept. 21. (Present, 19. Duponceau in the Chair.) Committee on Heckewelder’s paper reported: report ac- cepted. Committee on Bry’s fossil bones reported by letter and were discharged. The bones were then referred to Dr. Har- lan for description. Donations from fourteen public and private sources. The thirty-two Vols. of the Memoirs of the French Acad- emy and Institute, wanting in the Library of the American Philosophical Society, were reported received by the Libra- rian. Letters of acknowledgment for Transactions Vol. IV, Part 1 were received. A letter from Say to Vaughan was read, offering to put certain papers on North American Insects at the disposal of the Society ; the Secretary to request Mr. Say to make the communications. American Antiquarian Society’s request for exchanges of duplicates accepted. 1832. Oct.5. (Present, 16. Duponceau in the Chair.) Donations from nine persons. Cabinet: from Audubon eleven species of marine shells from East Florida. Oct.—Nov. | ' 628 1882, Map of Pennsylvania, New York and Delaware, of 1749, by Lewis Evans. Dr. Mease called attention to Lewis’s marginal note “ that all great storms begin to leeward,” and to his theory that this earth was made at the creation from the ruins of another. 1832. Oct. 19. (Present, 22. Duponceau in the Chair.) Donations from ten persons. Harlan’s report on Bry’s fossils, and on others presented to him by N. A. Ware from the junction of Yellowstone and Missouri, were referred to Morton, Hembel, Horner. Obituary notice of R. Haines was read by D. B. Smith, and filed. Prof. Bache gave evidence that Franklin had observed the south-west origin of the American north-east storms. in 1743, six years before the publication of Lewis’s map, quoted by Dr. Mease at the last meeting. Election of new members postponed, on account of the ab- sence of their proposers, until next regular election day. 1832. Nov. 2. (Present, 24. Duponceau in the Chair.) Committee on Harland’s notice of fossil bones, &c., re- ported it for publication. Account of the dissection of a Python, by Dr. Hopkinson, was referred to Harlan, Pickering, Horner. “ Description of new N. A. Insects,” by Mr. Say, was referred to Pickering, Harlan, Horner, The invitation of a Committee of all the learned societies of Europe to erect a monument to Cuvier, was referred to Chapman, Vaux, Kane. 1882. Nov. 16. (Present, 18. Duponceau in the Chair.) Donations from four persons. “On the Diurnal Variation of the Needle,” by A. D. Bache, was referred to Hembel, Ff, Bache, Coates. Dec.—Jan. 629 1832—1833, 1832. Dec. 7. (Present, 22. Duponceau in the Chair.) Committee on A. D. Bache’s paper (diurnal variation), re- ported it for publication. Committee on Say’s paper on insects reported it for publi- cation. Committee on Dixey’s letter for its partial publication ; so ordered. Donations from five sources. A MS. Chart of the coasts of Cuba was presented by J. J. Martinez, who had surveyed it in 1830. J. Francis Fisher’s request to describe the Society’s Amer- ican medals was granted. 1832. Dec. 21. (Present, 15.) Committee on Hopkinson’s paper (Nov. 2) reported it for publication. Donations from six persons. An easy way of replacing the prolapsed umbilical eord was described by Dr. Meigs. 1833, Jan’y 4. (Present, 18. Duponceau in the Chair.) Annual election of officers reported. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Duponceau. Vice-Presidents—Chapman, Judge Hopkinson, Ord. Secretaries—F. Bache, Kane, A. D. Bache, Meigs. Curators— Wetherill, Griffith, Lea. Councillors for three years—W. Short, ,C. C. Biddle. Committee on accounts reported: Balance on account of Rittenhouse Fund, $270.87; Magellanic Fund, $1098.32; Extra-Magellanie Fund, $313.57. The Cuvier Statue Committee reported that they had col- lected the sum of 11,000 (so written, but corrected in lead pencil to 1000) franes, “ which they present to the society to be transmitted to the President of the French Academy.” Donations were received from three societies and seven persons. ‘ Jan.—Feb. 630 1938. Mr. Vaughan read a letter from Mr. Nagy, giving an ac- count of the Hungarian Academy. The President was re- quested to reply reciprocating offers of intercourse. Transac- tions American Philosophical Society to be sent to the Hungarian Academy. 1833. Jan’y 18. (Present, $2. Duponceau in the Chair.) The President reported that he had written to Mr. Nagy. Donations received from Dr. Pancoast. Society of Antiquaries acknowledged receipt of Transac- tions IV, Part 2. Standing Committees : Finance—C. C. Biddle, Vaux, Moore, Ord. Building—Strickland, Vaughan, Kane. Publication—F¥. Bache, Lea, Griffiths. Librarian elected—Vaughan. Denon’s Egypt procured by Mr. Vaughan, to be purchased from him. ' Special vote of thanks to Mr. Vaughan “ for the pains he had taken in relation to Denon’s Egypt.” New members elected: Prof. Bujalsky, of St. Peters- burg; Marmaduke Burrough, M.D., of Philadelphia; M. W. Baldwin, of Philadelphia; Edwin James, M.D., of Albany; Moncure Robinson, of Virginia. 1833. Feb’y 1. (Present, 22. Duponceau in the Chair; Baldwin, &c.) Donations from six persons, Letters from the Bath Society and Royal Irish Academy. Nagy’s letter respecting telescopes made by Ploeffel, of Vienna. Prof. Bache showed that Brewster’s observations on the apparent conversion of cameos into intaglios, and vice versa had been anticipated by Rittenhouse in 1780; see Transac- tions American Philosophical Society, Vol. II, 0. 8. Letter received from M. Dantes, of Lisbon. Feb.—March. 631 1833. Committee to examine Lea’s paper on Naiades (March 16, 1882): Nicklin, Bache, Pickering. 1838. Feb’y 15. (Present, 8. Nicklin in the Chair; F. Bache, Meigs, Vaughan, Hayes, McEwen, Pickering, H. Bache.) Donations from one society and four persons. Moncure Robinson made acknowledgments for his elec- tion. Dr. Beaumont’s experiments on Digestion in the case of an individual with a fistulous opening of the stomach, de- scribed in a letter from Dr. Dunglison to Dr. Hays, was communicated verbally, 1838. March1. (Present, 9. Duponceau in the Chair.) Donations from the Royal Society of Edinburgh and five persons. Mr. James’s letter of thanks for election was read. Acknowledgment and envoy from the London Zodlogical Society. Dr. Dunglison’s letter to Dr. Hays was read; the subject was a Canadian, Alexis San Martin, wounded in the stomach in 1822. “ On the numbers and education of the Blind in Europe and the U.8.,” ina letter from Dr. Howe, of Boston, was read by Mr. Vaughan. 1888. March 15. (Present, 15. Judge Hopkinson in the Chair.) Committee on Mastodon Casts reported that satisfactory moulds had been made. Six sets of casts authorized. Donations of books from two societies and two persons. Librarian authorized to subscribe for Les Annales des Sciences Naturelles from last January, the price of a com- plete set to be inquired about. “April. 632 1833. « 1833. April 5. (Present, 23. Duponceau in the Chair.) Committee on Nichols’s Observations on the solar system recommended it to be filed away in the archives. Committee on a Revision of the Laws promised to report at the next meeting. Donations from four sources and letters from three socie- ties. “The Secretary of the R. Soc. in behalf of the Duke of Sussex acknowledged the honor done him by his election to membership.” Resolution of Dr. Mease that as the Agricultural Society had ceased to meet, it be in future exempt from rent by the American Philosophical Society was referred to the Hall Committee. Ordered: “ That the following words be added to the an- nunciation of the next meeting: And that the Chair will be taken at that hour.” Dr. Mease was allowed to withdraw for a time his “ Ac- count of Manilla” from the hands of the committee. 1833. April 19. (Present, 38. Duponceau in the Chair.) Committee on Mr. Lea’s paper and supplement reported it for publication. Committee to Revise the Laws made a final report: The Laws and Regulations were read; laid on the table to be considered at the next meeting, and ordered to be printed meanwhile for the use of the members; by a Committee: Lea and Nicklin. Committee on Mease’s resolution respecting the Agricul- tural Society (April 5) reported it inexpedient at present. Committee discharged. Donations from three societies and four persons. New members elected: M. I. Labouderie, &c., of Paris; M. Charles Nagy, of Pesth, Hungary ; Jacob Randolph, M.D., of Philadelphia; Joshua Francis Fisher, of Philadelphia ; May. 633 1888, Gouverneur Emerson, M. D., of Philadelphia; Henry C. Carey, Philadelphia. 1833. May 8. (Present, 36. DuPonceau in the Chair ; Fisher, Emerson, Carey, introduced.) Committee to print the project of proposed By-Laws re- ported that copies had been distributed to all the members. Dr. Randolph’s letter of thanks for membership was read. Royal Irish Academy acknowledged receipt of Transac- tions, Vol. IV, Part 2. Donations of books from seven persons. Mr. Nicholls was permitted to withdraw from the ar- chives his paper on the Solar system. Resolved, That the proposed By-Laws be read by sections. Chapter I, Sec. 1. Mr. Keating’s amendment was Ist: To strike out all after the second line, and insert the words: ‘of whom not more than 100 shall at the time of their election be foreigners, non-residents of the United States.” Dr. Hare’s amendment “ to strike out the first section” was lost. Dr. Bache’s amendment to strike out all after “ than,” and insert “of whom not more than 100,” gc., as above, was carried. Adjourned to a special meeting on Wednesday next. 1883. May 8. (Present, 81. Special Meeting. Dupon- ceau in the Chair.) The President gave opinion that Section 1 required a vote upon it as a whole, and that a two-thirds vote was neces- sary. Mr. Nicklin’s amendment “to strike out all after ‘50’” was lost. Dr. Hare’s resolution to strike out the whole of the first Section with a view to propose a certain amendment in the fifth section was lost. Then his motion to adopt the first section, as proposed by him at the last meeting, was lost. Dr. Meigs’ motion, That the Committee’s draft should May. 634 1883, be considered “each article in succession, and after amend- ing, striking out, or adopting each section by a two-thirds vote, the question be taken on the whole draft,” was lost. Adjourned. § 1838. May 17. (Present, 27. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations from fifteen sources. Prof. Bache’s note to be attached to his paper on Diurnal Variation, was referred to the same Committee. Mr. Kane’s Order of Business adopted: 1. The Draft of Laws shall be considered by sections; 2. A section being under consideration, it shall be in order to move that it be amended, stricken out, committed, or that the consideration thereof be postponed ; 8. And such motions shall be decided by the votes of a majority of the members present ; 4. The section having been considered, a question shall be propounded by the Chair, as follows: Shall this section stand as part of the proposed chapter; 5. And this question shall require a vote of two-thirds of the members present; 6. All the sections of a chapter having been gone through, new sections may be proposed by any member ; 7. And such proposed new sections shall then be considered as if they were part of the original draft ; 8. The Chair shall then propound the question on the whole chapter as follows : Shall this chapter form part of the proposed laws ; 9. And this question shall acquire for its affirma- tive decision a vote of two-thirds of the members present. Dr. Hays’ Amendment was lost (to strike out all after “fifty,” and insert “of whom not more than 100,” &c., May 38). Mr. Kane’s Amendment to strike out the first section and all the second section after the word “only” in the second line, and insert ‘at the time of electing the officers on the tirst Friday of January in year” [sic], amended by Dr. Bache’s substitute of “at the stated meeting” for “at the time of electing officers,” was adopted. The question then being, shall the first section be struck out, and the second section thus amended be adopted, was decided by an unanimous vote in the affirmative; also the third, fourth and fifth sections with verbal amendments ; also the sixth section by striking all after the word “ candi- dates ;” also the seventh section after incorporating it with May. - 635 1833, the sixth; also the eighth section after striking references to Section 1; also the ninth after striking all after the word “shall” in the fourth line, and substituting “ have been dis- posed of;” Sections 10 and 11, unanimously struck out; Section 12 unanimously adopted; Section 13 was amended by inserting after “shall,” “be presented to the presiding officers and then ;” Section 14 and 15 adopted; Section 16 postponed ; Section 17 amended by substituting “may” for “shall” in the second line, and “an” for “a brief,” was adopted by a two-thirds vote; Section 18, amended by striking all after “‘ members” in the fourth line, was adopted by a two-thirds vote. Adjourned to the following Friday ; notice of the continuance of the order of business to be given. - 1838. May 24. Special Meeting. (Present, 25. DuPon- ceau in the Chair. The 16th [sic] Section being under consideration, was amended by substituting “class themselves” for “be. classed” in the second line, by inserting, “2. A committee of Mechanical and Physical science. 3. A committee on * Natural History” instead of “ Natural Sciences.” “4. A committee on Medical and Surgical Science,” and some verbal alterations ; unanimously adopted. Dr. Mease’s additional Section to Chapter I, “Such foreign members as shall omit for three successive years to communicate with the Society by letter, memoir, or the pre- sentation of some work, shall cease to be members thereof,” was lost. Chapter I was then asa whole unanimously adopted. Chapter IT with eight Sections (Section 3 verbally amend- ed), adopted. Chapters III, 1V, V, VI, were considered, first section- ally, then wholly, and unanimously adopted without amend- ment. Chapter VII: Title of Section 1 amended by introducing the words “ Officers and.” Section amended by striking out a 636 si * counsellors and other officers forming the council of the society,” and inserting “ officers and council;” and by sub- stituting for “hold stated meetings,” the words “ statedly meet together.” Sections 3, 4,5, were verbally corrected, and the whole Chapter unanimously adopted. Chapter VIII, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4,5, 7 and 8 were adopted ; Section 6 being transferred to Chapter VI, as pertaining to the duties of the Treasurer. — Adjourned to the following Friday to continue the busi- ness. 1838. May 31. Special Meeting. (Present, 21. DuPon- ceau in the Chair.) Chapter IX, Section 1, amended by striking out “at six o’clock in the evening,” and inserting after “seven o’clock” in the fifth line “in the evening ;” Section’5 by substituting “11” for “10” in the first line, and “10” for “9” in the second line; Sections 2, 3, 4,6, adopted, and then the whole Chapter unanimously. Chapter X, Section 1, adopted; Section 2 amended by striking out the second paragraph ; in place of which a new section (proposed by Dr. Hays) was adopted: “ But if the author do not approve of the corrections, abstract, or ex- tracts reported by the Committee, he shall be at liberty to withdraw his paper; Section 4 adopted; Section 5 post- poned to consider Prof. Bache’s substitute; which being divided, its first paragraph was adopted: “The order in which papers are read before the Society shall determine their places in the Transactions, priority of date giving priority of location ;’’ Section 6 struck out unanimously ; Section 7 adopted; Section 8 amended (by Kane and Delancey): ‘‘ Immediately after the meeting on the first Friday of January, a list of communications and donations made to the Society within the year, with the name of the Authors or Donors, and a catalogue of the officers and mem- bers shall be published in some of the newspapers or peri- odical journals of Philadelphia; and a similar list shall also June. 637 1833. be inserted in the Appendix to the Transactions,” The whole Chapter thus amended was then adopted. Chapter II, Sections 1, 2, 8, 4, 5, 6,8 and 9, adopted ; 7 amended by inserting “unless otherwise directed” after “chosen” in the first line; 10 amended by striking out “ all” at the end of the first line; Section 11 amended and adopted, reading “The names of the committees, the time of their appointment, the matter of business committed to them, the time at which they are to report and the time at which the final report is presented, shall be entered by the secretaries in a book to be provided for that purpose.” Chapter XII was adopted, and the business adjourned again for another week. 1833. June 7. Adjourned Meeting. erent, 23. Du- ponceau in the Chair.) Chapter XIII, Sections 1, 2, 3, were adopted. For Section 4 the following was substituted: ‘*The laws contained in the 18 foregoing chapters shall be in force from and after the 31st day of Dec. 1833; and”... . “ordinances hereto- fore made...... except..... Chapter 3 of the laws passed Feb. 8, 1769, entitled ‘ Officers and manner of their election,’ are hereby repealed.” Resowed, That the laws as amended be engrossed for the final adoption of the Society at the next stated meeting. Com. of April 19 instructed to have them printed, A. D. Bache being added to it. The Rules of Order were then considered by Sections, and the introductory clause and Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, adopted unanimously. Section 8, Mr. Kane moved to amend to read: “No motion to reconsider a vote of the Society shall be in order unless the same be moved and seconded by members who were of the majority thereon, nor unless the same be presented at the meeting at which the first vote was taken,” pending discussion adjourned. 1833. June 21. (Present, 20. DuPonceau in the Chair.) J uly—August. 638 : 1833. Committee reported that copies of the Amended Laws had been distributed. Donations of books from thirteen sources. Donations to the Cabinet from Mr. Burroughs, of India, and J. Dwight, of Boston. Dr. Hays’s request to be permitted to draw a mastodon tooth for his memoir in the Transactions was granted. Rules of Order postponed to take up the Engrossed By- — Laws. Engrossed By-Laws adopted unanimously without discus- sion. Rules of Order than discussed: Mr. Kane’s amendment was negatived, and the Section 8 adopted as originally re- ported ; Section 9 was struck out; Sections 10, 11 and 12, were adopted ; Section 13 was amended by striking out “ if it can be done without any expense to the Society.” Committee on printing the laws were instructed to print 500 copies of the Laws, the compact of 1769, the “ Funda- mental laws,—and the charter of the laws ;—with authority to make such changes in the phraseology not affecting the sense as they may consider necessary.” Treasurer authorized to give a copy of the Catalogue of the Library to Andover Seminary. Committee of Publication reported in favor of printing an Index of the four Volumes of the Transactions. Power granted to the Committee. 1838. July 19. (Present, 19. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Committee reported Laws and Appendix printed. Donations from three sources. Letter from Quetelet read. “Galvanic experiments on a Negro hung at Winchester, Va., by Dr. J. R. W. Dunbar, was read. New members elected: Henry R. Schoolcraft; Viscount Santarem, and Titian R. Peale, of Philadelphia. 1883. Aug. 16. (Present, 15, Duponceau in the seit Dr. Peale introduced Del Rio.) Sept.—Oct. 639 1838. Committee on printing the laws reported finally and was discharged. : : Donations from twelve sources. Letter from the Ento- mological Society, and another from the Geological Society of France. 1883. Sept 20. (Present, 17. Duponceau in the Chair.) Donations from sixteen persons and four societies. The Mithridate purchased of the Librarian of the Foreign Library Society by Mr. Vaughan was approved. Letter to the President from the American Sentinel. Letter from Mr. - Darley, offering on certain conditions a Meteorological Journal. Letter of acknowledgment from the Zodlogical Society. Letter from M. Nicollet, of Paris, now in Georgia, recording his progress in scientific observations in the Southern States. Darby’s papers deposited with Mr. Vaughan, were ordered to be returned with proper explana- tions. 1833. Oct. 4. (Present 14. Duponceau in the Chair.) Donations from seven sources. Letter from H. R. School- craft, acknowledging receipt of diploma of membership, and enclosing the required fee of admission. Librarian authorized to distribute to Foreign Members the new Laws. “ Alphabet of Arithmetic,” a printed document, with a letter, was referred to A. D. Bache and McEwen. Sets of the Mastodon casts to be sent to the Paris Garden of Plants, and to the London Geological Society. The Cu- rators were requested to report in relation to the distribu- tion of Casts. 1833. Oct.18. (Present, 25. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Committee on the “ Alphabet of Science” [sic], reported progress ; ditto, the Committee on the business of distribu- ting casts. November, 640 1§83. Donations of books from three persons and one society. Drawings of Gigantic Fossil Plants found in Alabama, executed by Dr. W. H. Harrington, of Lagrange, with his letter of explanation, was presented for the Cabinet by Dr. J. K. Mitchell. . “On the Longitude of the Hall of the American Phil. Soc.,” by Mr. Sears C. Walker, was referred to A. D. Bache, Bancker, H. Bache. “On the Portughese Language,” and “On the Money System of Portugal,” by M. Torlade d’Azembuja, were re- ferred to Duponceau, C. C. Biddle, Moore. “Tl viaggio alle Forche Caudine,” by D. Dom. Morelli, was referred to Duponceau, Fischer, Vaughan. An ear of corn, in which each grain was separate as in the other cerealia, was presented by D. B. Smith and referred to Dr. Pickering. A new apparatus for decomposing water and giving shocks (magneto-electric), by Mr. Saxton, now in London, was ver- bally described by A. D. Bache. Committee appointed to examine, arrange, and report a schedule of the Historical MSS. now in the possession of the Society ; and what disposition should be made of them: Vaux, Fischer, Tanner. Dr. Hare expressed his views on Boiler explosions, advo- eating the placing the boilers on the outside guards of Steamboats. New Members elected: Franklin Peale, Sam. V. Merrick, Henry J. Williams, all of Philadelphia. 1833. Nov. 1. (Present, 25. Duponceau in the Chair.) Committee on Walker’s paper reported in favor of its publication. Donations from six persons and one society. Curators reported a set of casts sent to London Geological Society by Mr. Nicklin. Cuvier’s Monument: Duponceau’s letter to the Royal In- Ma November, 641 1833. stitute of France, and the reply acknowledging the receipt of 1000 frs., were read. “On Vermiculite,” by Prof. Del Rio was referred to A. D. Bache, McEwen, Keating. Mr. Lea read three papers not intended-for publication: 1. “On the Tufaceous Lacustrine Formation of Syracuse, N. Y.” 2. “On six new species of fossil shells from the Tertiary of Maryland and New Jersey.” 38. “On a new genus of the family Spherulacea from the Cretaceous de- posits of Timber creek in New Jersey.” Fire-proof Building: Mr. Duponceau communicated the fact that a meeting of gentlemen from different bodies had been held this day to consider the expediency of erecting a fire-proof building to accommodate the several bodies, and suggested the expediency of appointing a committee to con- sider the subject ; whereupon the Vice-Presidents and the Building Committee were appointed to confer. Prof. Bache described an auroral disturbance of the needle. Publication Committee were requested to enquire into the expediency of publishing the Transactions, at stated pe- riods, and report, also, on the state of the Transactions. 1833. Nov. 15. (Present, 26. Duponceau in the Chair.) M. Nagy’s letter of thanks for membership contained also a description of a telescope made by Ploeftel, of Vienna. Donations of books from seven sources, and for the Cabinet from M. Nagy. Letter from Dr. Troost, of the University of Tennessee, on Shells in the Holstein river were read by Mr. Lea. Letter from the Secretary of the Royal Society of Lon- don informing the American Philosophical Society of the establishment of two Gold Medals, worth 50 pounds each, to be awarded at each Anniversary meeting, for the most im- portant discoveries in any one principal branch of Physical and Mathematical knowledge ; and stating that the medals of 1836 would be awarded for . . . . unpublished papers in PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. xli. PRINTED OCTOBER 6, 1884. December. 642 1833, Astronomy and Animal Physiology communicated between August, 1838, and-June, 1836. Ordered, that the letter be printed in the Franklin Institute and Silliman’s Jour- nals. Secretaries and Treasurer instructed to report a list of all persons who have been elected Members . . . . noting the date of election, whether or not they have paid their Initia- tion Fee, and signed the Constitution, and also those who have died or resigned. Medal presented by M. Nagy, referred to the President to report. A. Mulhom’s request for the return of his paper on the Doctrine of Magnetism was granted. List of non-reporting committees read by the Publication Committee. Committee on Nicholl’s paper on the Law of Proportion was discharged ; also, Committee on Lovell’s Meteorological Observations; also, Committee on Aldini’s “ Protection of Firemen.” 1833. Dec. 6. (Present, 20. Duponceau in the Chair; T. Peale introduced.) Report of Publication Committee on resolution to publish © Transactions at stated periods, was laid on the table. Publication Committee reported its doings for the past year and the following resolutions, which were adopted : 1. $250... . to assist in defraying the expenses of Vol. IV. 2. Librarian instructed to prepare a list of Subscribers . . . . paid, and in arrears... . future control and management of list to be exclusively in the hands of the committee. 3. Librarian to hand over the stock of Vols. I and II (N. §8.), and pay over moneys received for them to the committee and any balance still due on account of payments made to him for the 8rd and 4th Vols. Publication of obituary Notices of Dr. Collin and Mr. Collins: Resolution reconsidered and rescinded. President and Librarian requested to prepare short necrological notices of members deceased since the publication of Vol. IV, for pee an, 643 1833—1834, publication in the forthcoming volume. Committee ap- pointed to enquire what necrological notices of members are in the archives, &c.: Vaux, Hays, Coates. Donations from five sources. 1833. Dec. 20. (Present, 22. Duponceau in the Chair.) Annual Appropriations: Building Committee, $39.31 ; Binding, $81.26; Journals, $102.18; General expenses, $4139.94—for 1833. Finance Committee’s report on the state of finances made and adopted. Committee on Fire-proof Building for several institutions reported that they had held meetings and appointed Com- mittees to ascertain what amounts the several institutions would pledge themselves for in subscriptions for stock for its execution. Committee instructed to report again. Donations from three persons. Letter from ©. L. Bonaparte, with prospectus of his “ Teonigrafia,” &e. Mr. Vaughan submitted a prospectus of a work on Mexi- can Antiquities. 1834. Jan’y 3. (Present, 30. Duponceau in the Chair; Merrick, Chapman, Bancker, Tanner, T. Peale, Meigs, Har- lan, Hopkinson, Kane, A. D. Bache, Mr. Harris, Lukens, Pickering, Coates, Wetherill, Hays, C. C. Biddle, 8. Lorich, Randolph, Emerson, Hembell, Lea, Vaughan, F. Bache, Fisher, Major Bache, McEwen, Strickland.) Annual election of Officers reported as follows: ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—Duponceau. Vice-Presidents—Chapman, Hopkinson, Ord. Secretaries—F, Bache, Kane, A. D. Bache, Meigs. Councillors—N. Biddle, Delancey, T. Biddle, Mease. Curators—W etherill, Griffith, Lea. Treasurer—V aughan. January. 644 1834, Library donations from Hodgson, Farrell, Zollickoffer, and the Royal Academy of Spain. Museum donations from M. David, and the Museum of Natural History, Paris. The Committee on a Building for the ponte a and sercaded Associations reported— That while they unite in commending the beauty and commodious ar- rangement of the Building which has been proposed for the reception of the various Scientific and Literary Institutions of Philadelphia, they yet cannot feel themselves at liberty to invite the Philosophical Society to participate in the business of erecting it. The funds of the Society are altogether too small to embrace so extend- ed a project, and such as they are, it appears to the Committee inexpe- dient to combine them with those of other Institutions. The Committee anxious, however, that the valuable Library & Museum of the Soc’y should be lodged in a building less exposed to accident and injury than their present Hall, have felt themselves authorized to enquire whether this Object may not be obtain’d in a manner less liable to objec- tions then that which has been referr’d to them. They are of an Opinion that a building of a proper Character may be constructed by the Soc’y alone, if permission can be obtained from City Councils and State Legisla- ture to occupy a site on Independence Square, near that on which the Hall now stands. With the view of testing the feasibility of such a project, and of expediting it as far as may be, the Com. invite the early adoption by the Soc’y of the following resolutions : 1. Resolved, That a Committee of Seven Members be appointed. to ask the concurrence of the Councils of the City, and the assent of the State Legislature, to an exchange by the Society of the ground it now holds on Independence Square for a lot of 65 feet Square or thereabouts, nearer to Library Street, on which it may erect a neat fire-proof building for its ac- commodation with apartments for Offices beneath ; the Society stipulating to remove its present building so soon as the new one is completed. 2. Resolved, That a Committee of five Members be appointed to prepare and report a Plan, and Estimate, for such a building, whereof the entire cost shall not exceed $30,000. 8. Resolved, That the Committee of Finance be instructed to report in what manner it will be most practicable to obtain funds adequate to the Construction of such a Building, and whether there are any and what funds now within the Control of the Society which can be appropriated as & loan or otherwise in aid thereof. (Signed) N. CHaprmMan, Jos. Hopkinson, T. K. Kann, li Wo. STRICKLAND, : JNO. VAUGHAN, January. 645 1834, The report was accepted, and the resolutions discussed. The first Resolution was amended by inserting after “ Li- brary Street” the words “On this square, or for ground which shall be deemed by the Society to be in equally con- venient location and of equal value,” and by substituting “70” for “65.” Then it was adopted. The Second and third Resolutions were adopted without amendment. Committee of seven (of the first resolution) were then ap- appointed: Duponceau, Gibson, Kane, Hopkinson, Chap- man, A. D. Bache and Merrick. Committee of five (of the second resolution): Strickland, Fisher, L. Harris, C. C. Biddle, and H. Bache. Committee on Del Rio’s paper on crystals developed in Vermiculite by heat reported it for publication, “ with cer- tain alterations which had been proposed by the author.” Accepted. Balloting for new members was prevented by “ the requisi- tions of the laws in regard to candidates for Election not having been complied with.” [Minutes written in a small copperplate hand by Secre- tary A. D. Bache.] 1834. Jan’y 17. (Present, 21. C.C. Biddle in the Chair.) Communication from the Faculty of Arts of the Univer- sity; laid on the table. Library donations from seven sources. _ Finance Committee reported additional Znsurances effected on the Building, Library and Collections. The insurance on the Building being now $5000, and on the rest $15,000. Memorial Committee reported that it was prepared, and would probably be laid before Councils at their next meet- ing. Librarian elected: John Vaughan. Standing Committees elected “ by nomination from the Chair subject to the approval of the Society :” February. é 646 1834, Finance Committee—C. C. Biddle (election " on paso motion); Ord, Vaux. Publication Committee—F. Bache, Lea, Griffith. Hall Committee—Strickland, Kane, Vaughan. Library Committee—Moore, Pickering, Hays. Appropriations for 1834: Building, $150; Binding, $100; Periodicals, $200 ; current expenses $150. Classification of members: “On motion of Prof. [A. D.] Bache, Resolved, That the members of the s Bouldty, will at their next, or stated meeting subsequent thereto, class themselves in one or more of the Com- mittees constituted by Sec. 12, Chap. I of the Laws of the Society.” Notice to the members ordered. Dr. Short’s (of Kentucky) offer of a collection of the plants of his neighborhood was accepted. “ Dr. Hays made a communication in relation to a distinct luminous spark appearing in certain cases on approaching an iron bar to parts of a Nott’s stove which is in his study.” “Dr. Emerson mentioned the unusual height of the barometer during the last three days, having been at 81 inches, and that the air had been very dry at the correspond- ing time.” 1834. Feb’y'7. (Present, 27. Duponceau in the Chair ; Vice-President, Hopkinson; Secretaries, F’. Bache, A. D. Bache, Meigs; Curators, Griffith, Lea; Treasurer and Li- brarian, Vaughan; Members, Bancker, Short, Major Bache, Mease, Pickering, Emerson, Burrough, Hays, Peale, Carey, Raguet, Vaux, Fisher, Nuttall, Harlan, Coates, Lukens, Del Rio. ©. OC. Biddle.)* . Classification of members: Letters received from Nicholls, Carey, ©. 8. Ingersoll, and Wm. Rawle, “relative to the Class in which they desired to be placed.” * This ta the first occasion on which this classified form of recording the “ Members Present" was used, The minutes are tn the beautiful handwriting of Prof, A. D, Bache; aad the new form ts a sample of the systematic way in which he carried on whatever he undertook. The form once adopted has been continued to the present time, 1444.—J. P. L. February. 647 1834, Donations from Silliman, Hays, Nagy, and the Bata- vian §. 8. “On a peculiar phenomenon of lakes,” by Col. Jackson in a letter from St. Petersburgh. Read and referred to the Com- mittee on Physical Science. “Second supplement to Lea’s paper on the Naiades (March, 1832), was read by Mr. Lea, and referred to the Committee on the First Supplement. * Note, supplementary to Harlan’s paper on Jchthyosaurus Missouriensis,’ read and referred to the Publication Com- mittee to print. MS. communication from J. Buchanan, member of the Philosophical Society, Charleston, presented by Dr. Bache, and laid on the table. “ Case of sudden death in an adult occasioned by the sting of a bee,” in a letter from J. P. Warren, of Wardsborough, Vermont, to Dr. Mease ; read by Dr. Bache. * Account of further observations on the luminous spark, &e.,” by Dr. Hays; verbal communication. “The general re- sult of the observations is that Dr. H. believes the source of the Electricity to be his own person . . . . which however presented some anomalies. Dr. H. made also some remarks concerning the case of the Somnambulist female of Spring- field, Mass,” Museum: The Curators “ were desired to examine what arrangements are necessary for the preservation & arranging the numerous Donations to the Cabinet and report at an early meeting.” Fossils: M. Nesti, of the Museum of Florence, having expressed to Dr. Harlan (while in that city in September last), a desire to exchange the fossil bones of the Val d’Arno for the plaster casts of the American Philosophical Society, Mr. Vaughan informed the Society of the fact. Cuvier’s bust: The thanks of the Society were voted to Dr. Harlan “ for his attention to the interests of the Society, in procuring for it a fine Cast of the fossil remains of the Meestricht monster or Mososaurus ; another of the skeleton Feb.—March. 648 1884, of the Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus ; and a Collossal [sie] Bust of the Baron Cuvier. Mr. Lukens’ request to use the Telescope was granted. Mr. H. C. Carey’s request to use the Sextant was granted. The death of Chas. Wharton, D.D., at Burlington, was announced, as having occurred “ since the Publication of the last Necrological list.” 1834, Feb’y 21. (Present, 23. Duponceau in the Chair.) Donations from seven persons, and the Bureau des Ponts et Chaussées. An exchange of Transactions American Philo- sophical Society with the Bureau was ordered. Dr. Bache made remarks on the present state of the cur- rent volume. Committee on Lea’s paper report it for publication. Committee on Dexter’s paper (Geology of the Canal) dis- charged. Committee on Darby’s paper (mean temperature), dis- charged. Committee on Tanner’s map and memoir, discharged. Committee on’ Prison Queries, discharged. Committee on Varli’s improvement, discharged. Committee on Magnetism, discharged. [This minute in A. D. Bache’s handwriting, of a motion to discharge six Committees made by Dr. Bache, shows that the past records had been overhauled in order to clear the docket. ] 1834, March. (Present, 13. Duponceau in the Chair.) Donations from Von Hammer and five other persons, “On the medals presented by Mr. Nagy.” Report from the President. The death of Charles Pougens, of Paris, was reported. The death of M. de Schweinitz, of Bethlehem, was an- nounced, * Resolved, That this Society entertain a sense of deep regret at learning the loss of ite late member the Rev*, Lewis D. de Schweinitz ;’’ and that March—April. 649 1834, the Secretary be requested to express the sense of the Society of the loss which they have sustained to the relations of M. de Schweinitz. The death of M. de Lasteyrie, announced at a previous meeting, was a mistake. The President communicated the fact that M. de Lasteyrie “ was still living.” Communication of January 17, from the Faculty of Arts of the U. of Pa. was referred to the Committee on Physical Science, which Committee “ was requested to organize for the consideration of the business referred to them.” 1834. March 21. (Present, 12. Duponceau in the Chair.) Library donations from seven sources. Museum donations from C. W. Short, M.D., of Kentucky ; and Mexican medals from Mr. Naxera. “The Herbarium of the late Zaccheus Collins,” was de- posited by General Parker. “ A MS. calculation of the Eclipse of the Sun in 1778,” by Daniel Freechauff, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, was de- posited by Mr. George Vaux. Committee on List of Members reported progress. The organization of the Committee on Physical Science was reported by Prof. A. D. Bache, its Chairman; Dr. Hays, Secretary. “The subjects intrusted to them” had been re- ferred to Sub-Committees. The Committee on Natural History was requested to organ- ize. The collection of plants from Dr. Short [reported above], was referred to them. : - 1834. April 4. (Present, 20. Duponceau in the Chair.) Donations from 8. Breck, Ord, Vaughan and the Asiatic Society. “‘ Biographical sketches,” of Dr. Holyoke, Mr. Tim. Mat- lack, and Mr. Wm. Jones. Mr. Kane was discharged from the duty of preparing them. - * Biographical sketch of Mr. Torombert.” President ex- cused. April. 650 1834, The Committee on the Alphabet of Arithmetic was con- tinued. The Committee on the Money System of Portugal re- ported progress. Curators reported “that Casts of Mastodon bones have been sent to the Museum of the Garden of Plants.” | Committee on Morelli’s memoir reported progress. Committee on a variety of Indian corn, made a verbal re- port, through Mr. Pickering. Committee continued. Committee on Schedule of MSS. belonging to the Society reported progress. Committee on List of Members reported again; list read ; Committee continued. “President reported that ‘the brief Necrological Notices ordered to be prepared for the Transactions are now printed.’” Committee on the proposition to construct a New Hall was continued. Committee on Memorial to Councils was continued. Inscription of members’ names: “ The Secretaries appointed to notify the members that they are requested to inscribe their names &c., reported that they have fulfilled that duty.” Committee on Physical Science reported progress on the paper on a peculiar phenomenon of Lakes. “ Collections towards a Flora of the Territory of Arkan- sas,” by Thos. Nuttall, was referred to a Special Commit- tee: Griffith, Pickering, D. B. Smith. S. Hazzard “requested to return all the Manuscripts be- longing to the Society that are in his possession.” Transactions American Philosophical Society, Vol. IV, Part 8, N.S., laid on the table by the Chairman of the Pub- lication Committee. 1834. April 18, (Present, 14. DuPonceau in the Chair; Kane, Meigs, F. Bache, Mease, Wetherill, Lea, Vaughan, Del Rio, Harlan, Pickering, Henry, Emerson, J. Williams.) Library donations from the Hungarian Academy (Nov" 11, 1833), and five other sources, May. 651 1834. _. “A necrological notice of M. Gonzales was presented by M. Del Rio & referred to the President ;” who was requested to prepare one of M. Pougens. Casts of Mastodon: The Curators reported cost of making them at not less than $80 “at which price they are now ready for exchange or sale.” “On the Circle and the Sphere,” by C. Paul Boushe, of Cincinnati, was received and referred to Nulty, A. D. Bache and Roberts. “ Description of 5 new shells,” read by Mr. Lea. Committee on Nuttall’s paper on the plants of Arkansas, reported it for publication in the Transactions. The death of Jno. Ternant, “ near Paris,” was reported by Dr. Bache. Committee on Natural Science reported holding its first meeting on the 28th ult.; Ord elected Chairman; Griffiths, Secretary; next stated meetings on the second Friday of each month. Secretary Kane’s application for the “ State papers now in course of publication at Washington,” approved. Dr. Bache reported that he had sent a letter of condolence to the Schweinitz family. 1834. May 2. (Present, 21. Hare in the Chair; after- wards DuPonceau, Chapman, and others.) Letter from the Schweinitz family read. Library donations from Quetelet and eight other sources. List of Members :* “ Dr. Bache, on the part of the Com. to prepare a list of Members made a report in full, accom- panied by a list of the Members of the Societies, from the union of which the present Society was formed; a complete list of the members of the present Society ; and a list of the Surviving Members.” “On motion of Mr. Kane the report was accepted and Dr. * This is the Russia-leather bound volume so carefully kept under his per- sonal inspection by Dr. Franklin Bache until his death.—J. P. L. May. 652 18M. Bache was requested to have the accompanying lists bound in a convenient form, for the use of the Society, together with a Copy of the Charter & Laws.” Committee on the Alphabet of Arithmetic by M. Do Monte Carmelo recommended that the author “ be informed by one of the Secretaries that his communication has been respect- fully considered by the Society, & that a copy of the report be transmitted to him.” Adopted. A necrological notice of M. Fr. Ant. Gonzales, by M. Quadrado “ was read & ordered to be deposited in the ar- chives.” List of Committees who have not reported, and the list of Surviving Members, were read. Members in arrears: Resolutions offered by Mr. Kane and postponed to the next meeting: ** Resolved, That in the opinion of this meeting all members elected be- fore the 1 Jan. 1834, & residing within ten miles of the Hall, & who shall not have subscribed, the Laws on or before the 1st Jan’, 1835, will then lose the right of Membership. “‘ Resolved, That the Sec* give notice of the foregoing resolution to all members elect who reside within ten miles of the Hali & have not yet sub- scribed the laws.’ Quetelet’s letter was referred to the Committee on Physi- cal Science. 1884. May 16. (Present, 18. DuPonceau in the Chair ; Del Rio and others). Library donations from three persons. Committee on Smith’s Ear of Corn, discharged. Committee on Obituary notices in the Archives, dis- charged. Curators reported “ that they deem it inexpedient at the present time, that any alterations should be made in the Museum.” “ On the Origin of Coals,” by Jas. Pedder, was directed to be deposited in the archives, Mr. Lea requested permission to make alterations in his paper on the Naiades. June. 653 1834. Committee on Lea’s paper of April last: Pickering, A. D. Bache, Griffith. Kane’s resolutions of last meeting discussed and adopted. ‘** Resolved, That notification be given in the public papers, as required by law, that the enacting of Statutes & laws will be part of the business of the next Stated Meeting of the Society.”’ | 1834. June 20. (Present, 16. DuPonceau in the Chair ; Del Rio and others.) Death of La Fayette: “The President, with the expres- sion of deep feeling, announced to the Society the death of their illustrious associate, General La Fayette. On this in- formation being received, the Society resolved to dispense with the Transaction of the ordinary business of the So- ciety.” “The President thereupon presented the following Reso- lutions which were unanimously adopted: ** * Resolved, That this Society has learned with deep regret the death of their illustrious friend and associate, General La Fayette ; and that in estimony of this feeling the members will wear crape on the left arm for the space of one month. «* « Resolved, That a letter be written to the family of the General, in the name of the Society, expressive of their sorrow for the loss which the So- ciety, our Country and the World have sustained by this melancholy event: ‘«* Resolved, That the President and the Vice-Presidents of the Society be charged with the duty of Petes these Resolutions to the family of the deceased.’ “ After which the Society adjourned to meet next Friday morning at the usual hour.” 1834. June 27. Adjourned meeting. (Present,17. Du- Ponceau; F. Bache, A. D. Bache, Lea, Vaughan, Hare, Ra- guet, Wailer, Nulty, McKuen, Lukens, Coates, Fisher, Hays, Emerson, Pickering, Horner.) Historical Committee: Three MS. volumes of its corre- spondence were presented, with a letter from the President. Library donations from nine persons. June. 654 1834. Cabinet donations from the Jardin des Plantes, H. Bright, of Bristol, Eng., T. Fletcher, and W. Short. “The President reported that the resolutions of the So- ciety had been communicated, as directed, to the family of Gen. La Fayette.” Committee on MSS. reported a resolution, which was adopted : . Historical MSS. : ‘‘ Resolved, That the whole collection of Historical MSS. (except the correspondence of James Logan) be referred to the Com. on History and Literature, with instructions to report at the first meeting in October, or as soon afterwards as possible, whether in their opinion it be advisable . . . . to publish a second Vol. of the Historical Collections, and what shall be the contents of the said volume.’’ Committe on List of Obituary Notices in possession of the Society discharged. Committee “ on procuring the assent of Councils, &c., of the Legislature to the exchange of the present site of the Society’s Hall, &c., was discharged” [sic]. Committee on “ Estimate for a new building, &c., was also discharged.” r Committee on Finance “ was discharged from the consid- eration of the subject of providing funds for a new building.” Committee on Physical Science reported on Col. Jackson’s paper on a peculiar phenomenon of Lakes. Report accept- ed. Also, “on the communications referred to the Society by the Faculty of Arts of the University of Pennsylvania.” MS. List of Members: Dr. Bache’s bound book placed on the table. Committee on Physical Science reported their minutes, “The course taken by the Committee in regard to the sub- jects committed to them was approved.” Committee on Lea’s new species reported in favor of pub- lication. : “On a Oyclovolute, being an extension of the Magic Cir- cle of Doctor Franklin,” by Mr. E. Nulty ; read and referred to A. D. Bache, B. TH. Coates and F, R. Hassler. “Prof. Hare made some remarks on the importance of July—August. 655 1834, Meteorological Enquiries now before the Physical Com- mittee.” “ Prof. Bache stated that observations of occultation of the eclipsed moon on Saturday morning last had been made by Messrs. Walker, Riggs, McEuen and himself in this city, and by Prof. Courtenay at West Point.” The death of Ed. Penington was announced by Dr. Bache. ; The President was requested to prepare an obituary no- tice of La Fayette. Geological Society of Pennsylvania: “ Prof. Bache stated that Dr. Harlan had handed to him a letter on a supposed Solar tide which had been read before the G. 8. of Pa.,and on mo- tion the letter was referred to the Com. on Phys. Science.” 1834. July 18. (Present, 15. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Library donations from three persons. » Cabinet donations of coins from Capt. David Geissinger, and of sundry articles from the South Seas, from Midship- man L. Godon. Coins referred to the President and to Dr. Moore director of the Mint. Committee on Nulty’s paper, continued. Magnetic tide: “ Prof. Bache made a verbal com. in rela- tion to an attempt to determine the diurnal variation in the horizontal intensity of the earth’s magnetism, which he stated had resulted in giving evidence of a regular tide capable of detection by the ordinary means used for determining the horizontal intensity. He proposed to return to this subject at a future time.” The death of Prof. Schulze, of Géttingen was reported. 1834. Aug. 15. (Present, 17. DuPonceau in the Chair; ¥. Bache, A. D. Bache, Meigs, Vaughan, Griffith, Del Rio, Peale, Fisher, Harlan, Hays, Quadrado, Pickering, Lukens, Bancker, Raguet, Emerson.) September. 656 1834. A specimen of silk, with a letter from W. Zollickofter, M.D., of Md., was referred to DuPonceau. Library donations from fourteen sources; and “ the first Book printed for the Blind in America (Gospel of St. Mark) in raised letters,” from Jac. Snider. Cabinet donation of seventy-two Hungarian minerals, from M. Nagy. Committee on a memoir of Gen. Izard, discontinued. Committee on Money System of Portugal, continued. Committee on Morelli’s memoir, continued. Committee on Natural Science to continue their work on Short’s plants. Committee on a memoir of M. Pougens, continued. Committee on Boushe’s paper, discharged. Committee on Nulty’s Cyclovolute, continued. Committee on Geissinger’s donation of coins, continued. Committee on Physical Science reported that they had laid on the table the letter respecting a solar tide. The death of Judge Johnson, of South Carolina, was an- nounced. The death of Count Real, of Paris (‘lately’), was an- nounced, 1834, Sept. 19. (Present, 17. DuPonceau in the Chair; Tidyman, Tanner, Hays and others.) Library donations from the Geological Society of Penn- sylvania; Swedish Academy; Asiatic Society of Bengal; Duhamel, and eleven other sources. Cabinet donations from Parnaentier, and Brandis. Committee on Money System of Portugal, continued. Committee on Morelli’s memoir, continued. Treasurer reported that he had paid $250 to the Publica- tion Committee and delivered to them Vols, I and IL Trans- actions as directed by Resolutions 1 and 8, Dec. 6, 1888. He reported progress as to the duty required by Resolution 2. Committee on Notice of Pougens, continued. October. 657 } 1834, Committee on Nulty’s “ Cyclovolute” reported it for pub- lication. Accepted. Committee discharged. Committee on Notice of La Fayette, continued. ~ Committee on Geissinger’s coins was requested to report, also, ou ‘ the ancient coins presented by the President of the Society.” “Prof. Hare made a verbal com. in relation to a copper cylinder” (refrigerator) “connected with the City Water Works, said to have collapsed, and an explanation of which he offered.” ‘“‘ Prof. Ilare also made some remarks in explanation of the difference in the length of the Spark passing from a positive to a negative conductor... . respectively termi- nated by a large and a small ball”... . offering ... “a difficulty in the theory of two fluids .. . . easily explicable on the Franklinian theory.” His written communications on the above subjects were referred to F. Bache, A. D. Bache and Mitchell. Large Book of Members : On motion of Dr. Bache, “ the Secretaries were instructed to have prepared a book in which shall be copied the laws and regulations of the Society, fol- lowed by a list of members, ‘conveniently arranged with lateral columns for dates, signatures, the expiration of mem- bership, &.” * "1884. Oct: 8. (Present, 10. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Library donations from seven sources, Cabinet donation of prangos seed trom Ranjeet Singh’s territory, sent by Dr. Burrough, to be distributed by the Librarian. Committees reported progress. Royal Society Transactions: The Librarian reported that he had succeeded in nearly completing the Society’s series of *This is the folio volume, with green linen cover, in which the members’ names are written in fair German text; autograph signatures being placed, when possible, in the next blank column; in some cases the autograph signa- tures of foreign members have been obtained from letters—J. P. L. PROC, AMER. PHILOS. 800. I. xlii.. PRINTED OCTOBER 4, 1884. October, 658 1834. the Royal Society Transactions, and also in procuring the entire set of the Leipsic Transactions. Deaths of Joel Bailey, Wm. Johnson, and Caleb White- foord. “Dr. Bache read several letters received by him in answer to enquiries respecting some of the Ancient Members of the Society, giving information of the” above-mentioned deaths. Washington’s Letter : “ The Librarian presented the origi- nal reply of General Washington to the address delivered by the Society to him as one of its Members in Dees, 1781, on the occasion of the Capture of Lord Cornwallis.” “The Minutes of the Election of Gen. W. having been lost, it is, on motion, Ordered, that the reply of Gen' W. be now entered on the minutes. “ Tt is as follows: “ (Endorsed) OcToBER 1781 “Sir, ‘*Permit me through you, to return my warmest thanks to the Amer- ican Philosophical Society, for this very polite mark of their attention and esteem— ‘*«T have ever set the highest value upon the honor which was conferred on me, when admitted into a Society instituted for the noblest of all pur- poses, that of ‘promoting useful knowledge,’ and have long wished for an opportunity of rendering myself, in some degree, worthy of my elec- tion. Happy am I, therefore, in receiving this public assurance from Fel- low members, that my Services, upon a late important occasion, have con- tributed to give them ‘an additional security in their pursuits of Science.’ “ It is peculiarly pleasing to me to observe how universally, how justly, and with how much gratitude we acknowledge the obligation we are under to the Navy and Army of our illustrious Ally, for their noble and generous exertions. It will not fail to cement the growing Union be- tween the two nations, and will be a proof to the Generals—the Officers— and the Men who have so bravely fought and bled in our cause that we are not forgetful of their Merits and Services. ‘“*T have the honor to be ‘* With the greatest respect ‘*& esteem — Sir “Y* Ob' & Very Hum?” Ser. (Signed) **G° WASHINGTON. “ To ‘Doct’ Tho* Bond, * Vice-President ‘of the Society—Sc"”’ "October. 659 1834. 1834. Oct.17. (Present, 19. DuPonceau in the Chair; Baldwin, Del Rio, Raguet and others.) Linnean Society acknowledged Transactions IV, i. Library donations from Henry Beaufoy, Esq., of London, and seven other persons. [See below. ] Cabinet donation of forty-four silver and ninety-nine cop- per coins of different countries from J. F. Fisher, Esq. Librarian having furnished a list of members to the Pub- lishing Committee (see resolutions of November 15, 1883), was “ discharged from the duty.” “A magnetic needle made by himself from a hollow tube of singular delicacy,” was exhibited by Mr. Lukens. Outstanding Committees reported progress. ‘Librarian’s “ purchase,” “reported at the last meeting” was considered, and $200 appropriated “to complete the purchase made by the Librarian, of the Acta Eruditorium of Leipsic, & of missing Vols. of the Trans. of some other learned Societies of Europe.” “The Secs. were directed to present to Henry Beaufoy, Esq" the special acknowledgments of the Society for his valuable donation of the Nautical & Hydraulic Experiments conducted by his father Col. Beaufoy.” Fisher’s coins were referred for description to the Commit- tee of July 18. Publication Committee laid before the Society Transac- tions American Philosophical Society, V, i. The Secretaries reported the number of members: Resident within 10 miles of the Hall... ..cccccccccccccccccccsecaces 110 Ter memo 24.0), tn the Uy Bs ck csscdews dececaupuceecve 93 PEO Oe POPC COMMON a. i i ci caccuecccesdoegins cep cctscaves 98 Total number of members....... Star ea ale a eins we arabes o0i¢ 6.6 801 Prof. Bache communicated Del Rio’s reduction of Sul- phuret of Silver by muriate of ammonia and a copper coin; the action had been suffered to continue for more than two months before opening the vial containing the solution of muriate, &e. November. 660 1834, 1834. Nov. 7. (Present, 17. DuPonceau; Chapman, Hopkinson, A. D. Bache, Meigs, F. Bache; Vaughan, Dr. Hodge, Dr. Bell, Tanner, Bancker, Meredith, Hays, Harlan, Pickering, Coates, T. Peale.) Library donations from six sources. Committee on Natural History was discharged from the consideration of Short’s plants, which were referred to Griffiths, Pickering, Harlan. President’s reply to D™ Zollickoffer reported. The death of Thomas Say was reported. Ord appointed. The death of Iréné Du Pont was reported. DuPonceau ap- pointed. | “Obs. to determine the magnetic dip at Baltimore, Phila- delphia, New York, West Point, Providence, Springfield, & Albany,” by A. D. Bache and Courtenay, was referred to Bancker, Lukens, McEuen. Circular of the Franklin Institute and American Philo- sophical Society Joint Committee on Meteorological obser- vation laid on the table for distribution. 1834. Nov. 21. (Present, 19. Duponceau; T. K. Peale, Emerson and others.) Letter of envoy of the Record Commission of Great Britain read; and the Librarian reported the receipt of 51 volumes. Librarian ordered to send Transactions and Catalogue. Library donations from the above and four other sources, Committee on Hare’s papers never having received the MS. were discharged. , Committee on Short’s plants reported, and were dis- charged. Committee on Bache and Courtenay’s paper reported it for publication. Resolution recommended by the Board of Officers was adopted ; ‘* Resolved, That the Society direct their Committee on Mechanical & Physical Science to report in what manner and by what means the Science of Astronomy can be most efficiently promoted,” December. 661 1834. Star Shower: “On the recurrence of the remarkable me- teoric display of Nov. 13, 1833,” by Prof. Bache; verbally communicated ; “in which he stated that after due prepara- tion for observation & careful attention on & after the morn- ing of the 13th inst., he felt warranted in concluding that no remarkable meteoric display took place at Philadelphia on the 18th inst.,” 7. ¢., 1834. “On a halo seen by him about the head of his shadow in walking in the country when the due [sic] was on the grass and the moon up, but not high.” Verbal communications by Dr. Emerson. [Minutes written by A. D. Bache, Secre- tary |. 1834. Dec. 5. (Present, 19. Ord in the Chair.) Library donations from four persons. Publication Committee’s annual report presented. “Observations on the Solar Eclipse” made by Lukens, Wistar, Dr. McEuen, C. McEuen, J. Young, Espy, Riggs, and 8. C. Walker, and communicated by 8. C. Walker, was described by A. D. Bache. “Observations on the thermometer, photometer, dew point, &c. during the Eclipse,” made by Prof. Courtenay, Prof. Patterson (University Virginia), Jos. Roberts, Jr. and himself, were described by A. D. Bache. Referred to “Committee to collect observations upon the Eclipse of 1834:” A. D. Bache, Jos. Roberts, Jr., Isaiah Lukens. Magellanic premium: no application. “The coins presented this evening” were referred to Com- mittee on coins. (July 18, 1834.) 1834. Dec. 19. (Present, 26. Ord in the Chair; F. Bache, Meigs, Kane; Mease, Lea, Vaughan, T. R. Fisher, C. C. Biddle, Merrick, C. N. Bancker, Vaux, McIlvaine, J. Lukens, H. C. Carey, J. G. Thompson, H. 8. Tanner, Ra- guet, T. Peale, Keating, Drs. Hays, Emerson, McEuen, Har- lan and Coates.) December. 662 1884. Library donations from thirteen sources. Committee on Money System of Portugal, continued. Committee on Morelli’s memoir, continued. Committee to notify members of the new laws, reported progress. Committee on History, reported progress. Committee on Eclipse reported that they had received statements of observations made at Philadelphia, Haverford, Long Island, Baltimore and Cincinnati. Committee on Finance; annual report; accepted. Appropriations for 1835: Hall, $150; Binding, $100; Journals, $200; Current expenses, $200. Insurance: Special Committee appointed “to inquire whether the terms & conditions on which the property . is now insured, cannot be advantageously modified,” and “to make insurance on such terms... . as they shall judge advisable in a sum not exceeding $5000 as to the Hall, & $20,000 as to the Library, Museum § Cabinet ;” Col. C. C. Biddle, E. V. Bancker, and Rob. Vaux. “ Descriptions of 19 species of fresh water shells,’ [names given]; read by Mr. Lea. Memoir of Thomas Say read by Mr. Ord. Afterwards thanks were voted. Then Mr. Keating’s Resolution, that a copy requested, and the Publication Committee directed to print 250 for distribution among the members, and 500 for the forthcoming Volume Transactions American Philosophi- cal Society was referred to Kane, Keating and Meigs. The death of Simeon Dewitt [sic], of Albany, was an- nounced. Mr. Kane appointed to prepare an obituary notice. Henry's galvanic battery: “Dr. Bache, on the part of Prof. Bache, explained some modifications of the galvanic battery made by Prof. Henry of Princeton, which, with the peculiar effect of a Long Conductor in producing Sparks in a Gal- vanijc circuit, will be the subject of a communication to be made at a Subsequent Meeting.” January. 663 1835. 1885. Jan’y 2. (Present, 40. DuPonceau in the Chair ; Judge Hopkinson, Judge Morgan; Drs. Chapman, Griffith, F. Bache, Meigs, Bell, La Roche, Horner, Davis, Moore, Gibson, Mease, Harlan, Hays, McEuen, Emerson, Hodge, Coates, Wood; Messrs. A. D. Bache, Tanner, Lukens, H. C. Carey, Fisher, McIlvaine, Merrick, C. C. Biddle, Raguet, Bancker, Ord, Vaughan, Wetherill, Lea, Kane, Keating, Nicklin, Baldwin, Wharton.) Election of officers (38 votes reported) : ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—P. 8. DuPonceau. Vice-Presidents—Chapman, Hopkinson, Ord. Secretaries—F. Bache, Kane, A. D. Bache, C. D. Meigs. Councillors—Wm. Rawle, Rob. Hare, W. Hembel, E. Nulty. Curators—J. P. Wetherill, R. E. Griffith, Isaac Lea. Treasurer—John Vaughan. Prof. Hamilton’s (of Nashville) communication was read and referred to the Committee on Eclipse. Library donations from five persons. Committee on Eclipse reported progress. Committee of Finance reported progress in duty enjoined ° at last meeting. Secretaries reported progress in notifying members. Committee of December 19, 1834, on Necrological Notices of Members reported resolutions, which were laid on the table. ** Descriptions of two new species of shells,” read by Mr. Lea. New members elected: Henry D. Rogers, of Philadelphia ; James P. Espy, of Philadelphia; Ed. H. Courtenay, Pro- fessor Mathematics, University of Pennsylvania; C. W. Short, M.D., of Lexington, Kentucky ; Jno. Brockenbrough, of Richmond, Virginia; John Wickham, of Richmond, Vir- ginia; Jno. Torry [sic], M.D., Professor Chemistry, College Physicians, &¢., New York; Joseph Henry, Professor Natu- January. 664 1835, ral Philosophy, College of Princeton, New J ersey; D. Fran- cis Condie, M.D., of Philadelphia; Col. Wm. Drayton, late of South Carolina. 1835. Jan’y 16. (Present, 21. DuPonceau in the Chair; new members: Henry, Rogers, Espy, Courtenay, introduced.) Letters of acknowledgment for Transactions IV, iii, re- ceived. Library donations from seven sources. Committee on Morelli’s memoir reported “ that the paper not offering to American readers the kind of Interest which such treatises often excite in European Antiquarians it is not recommended for publication in the Transactions of this Society.” Committee on History and General Literature’s recom- mendation that certain MSS. be opened to the Committee of the Historical Society was adopted. Indian languages: On the recommendation of the same Committee that a Special Committee be appointed, it was Resolved, That the Com. on H. & G. L. ‘‘ be requested to report the amount required for the publication of the MSS. fon Indian languages in possession of the Society] . . . . and to ascertain if means can be found for defraying the expense of the same.’’ . “The President was at his request excused from prepar- ing a biographical notice of Gen LaFayette.” * Description of a Galvanic Battery contrived by” Prof. Henry, was read and referred to A. D. Bache, F. Bache and Hare. (The drawings were presented December 19, 1834.) “ Prof. Henry made a verbal communication of the follow- ing facts in Magneto-electricity, which he accompanied by the experimental demonstration of those relating to the spark produced : 1, A long wire gives a more intense spark than a short one, There is, however, a length beyond which the effect is not increased, a wire of 120 feet gave about the same intensity of Spark as one of 240 feet. 2. A thick wire gives a larger Spark than a Smaller one of the same length. February. 665 1885. 3. A wire coiled into a helix gives a more intense spark than the same Wire when uncoiled. 4. A ribbon of Copper coiled into a flat Spiral gives a more intense spark than any other arrangement yet tried. 5. A ribbon first doubled into two Strands and then Coiled into a flat Spiral gives no spark or a very feeble one. 6. The effect is increased by using a longer and wider ribbon to an ex- tent not yet determined, the greatest effect has been produced by a coil 96 ft. long and weighing 15 Ibs. A longer conductor has not been tried. 7. Large copper handles soldered to the ends of the coil of 96 feet, and these grasped by both, one by each hand, a shock is felt at the elbows when the contact is broken, with a battery of 14 ft. of Zinc surface. 8. A shock is also felt when the copper of the battery is grasped by one hand & one of the handles with the other; the intensity, however, is not as great as in the last Case. This method of receiving the Shock may be called the direct method, the other the lateral. 9. The decomposition of a liquid is effected by the use of the coil by a single pair of plates, by interrupting the circuit and inserting a pair of de- composing wires. 10. A mixture of oxygen and hydrogen is also exploded by using the coil and breaking the contact in a bladder containing the mixture. 11. The property of producing an intense spark is induced in a short wire by introducing at any point of a Compound galvanic circuit a large flat spiral. 12. A Spark is produced when the plates of a single battery are sepa- rated by a foot or more of diluted acid. 18. Little or no increase in the effect is produced by inserting a piece of Soft iron into the centre of a flat spiral. The effect produced by an electro- magnetic magnet in giving the shock is. due, principally, to the coiling of the long wire which surrounds the Soft iron. Standing Committees for 1835 were appointed: Finance—C. C. Biddle, Ord, Vaux. Publication—Lea, Griffith, Hays. Hall—Strickland, Kane, Vaughan. Library—Moore, Pickering, Hays. Librarian elected—Vaughan. List of Members read by the Secretary. 1835. Feb’y 6. (Present, 17. Mease in the Chair.) Dr. Short acknowledged notice of membership. Library donations from the University of Pennsylvania, and thirteen persons, Bebruary. 666 ae Insurance: Report of Finance Committee : “The undersigned Committee on the Insurance of the property of the A. P. S. agree to order Insurance as follows, viz. ; $1600 on books valued as follows : 8° at $1.25 per Vol.—4° at $2.50—Folios at $4.00; and $4000 on the Cabinet of minerals and miscellaneous articles belonging to the Society ; and further that $5000 be insured upon the building, making the sum of $25,000, as authorized by resolution of the Society, Dec. 19, 1834. Phila., Feb. 6, 1835. Signed, C. N. Bancker, Robt. Vaux.”’ “The report was accepted, and its provisions ordered to be carried into effect.” Committee on Henry’s paper reported it for publication. Approved. Committee on Tirlader de Azanbiya’s [sic] paper “On the Value of Coins of different countries and epochs,” “ made a report, which was on motion approved, recommending that the Volume be preserved in the Library, and that the thanks of the Society be presented to its author.” “‘ Contributions to Electricity and Magnetism,” by Joseph Henry, was read by A. D. Bache, and referred to Committee on his former paper. “ Corrections of the barometer,” by Dr. Emerson, was read by him, and referred to Committee on Physical Science. ** Resolved, That the abstract of Prof. Henry’s paper inserted in the minutes of Jan. 16 be published in some Journal.’’ 1835. Feb’y 20. (Present,17. DuPonceau in the Chair ; new member, Condie, and others.) Library donations from three persons. Publication Committee reported all papers ordered for publication as printed, except Prof. Henry’s, which was in the printer’s hands. Also, that since their last reported balance of $464.18, they had “ passed” $1107.84 of bills, and paid $602.09. Balance in hand $8.03; debt, $505.75 ($248 of which must be paid March 1). Also, the Commit- tee trust and believe that it will not be necessary to make a further appropriation for Vol. V, “ unless papers are passed 667 1835, March. upon them with more rapidity than heretofore.” The Com- mittee offered the following resolution: ‘‘That $250 be appropriated to the current expenses of Vol. V, and that the Treas. be directed to pay said amount to the Com. of Publication.’’ Adopted. “On the effect of the Moon on the depositions from the Atmosphere:” Verbal communication by Dr. Emerson, “ in which he showed by a review of the conflicting deductions of the most distinguished labourers in this field and @ priori from the principles regulating the hygrometric state of our atmosphere that no effect could be ascribed to the influence of the Moon.” Prof. Rogers stated that Western fur traders had told him that the Meteoric display of November 13, 1833, had been witnessed four hundred and fifty miles up the Missouri river, at the mouth of Yellowstone, and on the headwaters of the Colorado, with the same appearance, and similar weather as in the Atlantic States. Prof. Bache said that re- plies to the Secretary of War, U. S., from the military posts certified to the fact of no remarkable display November 18, L834. Election of Members ; Revision of the Law: The following resolution, offered by S. Vaughan and A. D. Bache, was laid over, as required by the laws: ‘* Resolved, That so much of Sect. 1, Chap. I, of the Laws of the Society be repealed as requires that the election of members shall be held only at the Stated Meeting on the first Friday of Jan’y of each year; and that in lieu thereof, the provision in the old laws relating to the same subject be in- serted, as follows: ‘ and that only on the third Friday in the months of Jan- uary, April, July and October,’ and in order to such Election at least twenty members must be present.’’. Notification to members ordered.—[ On the 20th March, the Resolution was adopted. See Minutes. ] 1835. March 6. (Present, 21. DuPonceau in the Chair ; Hopkinson, A. D. Bache, F. Bache, Meigs, Lea, Vaughan, Major Bache, Bancker, Nicklin, Tanner, Gummere, Hays, Lukens, Emerson, Pickering, Coates, Mease, Wood, Courte- nay, Rogers.) March. 668 1835. Letters from Torrey, Turner, and Beutham: Donations from the Horticultural Society and six persons. Committee on Coins continued. : Committee on Henry’s paper (Long Conductor) reported — for publication. Committee on Eclipse reported a collection of “ Observa- tions” made at Philadelphia, Haverford, Westhills, Balti- more, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Cincinnati and Nashville. Referred to the Publication Committee for insertion in the Transactions. ‘ “ De lingua Othomitorum,” by Emanuel Naxera, of Mexico, was presented by DuPonceau, and referred to DuPoncean, Keating and Espy. “ Practical rules for calculating .... an eclipse of the sun.....” by Prof. Gummere, was read by Prof. A. D. Bache, and referred to Dr. F. Bache, Prof. Courtenay and Mr. Roberts. Royal Transactions of London: First 6 Vols. ordered pur- chased to complete the set. These volumes Mr. Vaughan had recently procured. There being no quorum for passing any law, the order to notify members was renewed. 1835. March 20. (Present, 24. Duponceau; Chapman, Meigs, F. Bache, A. D. Bache, Vaughan, Hare, Lukens, Espy, Hodgson, Merrick, Bancker, Baldwin, Carey, Robin- son, Mease, Pickering, Morgan, Major Bache, Harlan, T. Biddle, Peale, Wood, Raguet.) Portraits of Franklin and Jefferson: The request of the Commissioners of Southwark, through Thos. D. Green, for a loan of these pictures, for the purpose of having them copied was granted, Museo Borbonico; Chevalier Morelli’s letter accompanying “a donation of the Royal Museum Borbonicum,” was read, and a special letter of thanks from the President voted, with a present of the Transactions of the American Philosophical Society to the King of the Two Sicilies. ais 669 nea Other donations from the Royal Society of Antiquarians, Paris, and four persons. A list of coins was accepted, a report of the Committee on Coins. Committee on Physical Science reported the following resolution: ‘That the Com. on Physical Sciences have authority to communicate with the City Councils in relation to assistance in the erection of an Astronomical Observatory under the charge of this Society.” Adopted. Committee on Naxera’s paper reported it for publication. Adopted. Insurance: The Treasurer reported that he had effected Insurance as follows: “ Annual in the Franklin Ins. Office, $16,000 on the library (valuing Folios at $4; 4° at $2.50; 8°, &c., at $1.00) ;. Annual in Penn* office, $4000 on the Cab- inet, minerals, objects of N. H., models in wood & plaster, coins & medals; In Phila. Contribution Office perpetual, with privilege of withdrawing at certain periods, $5000, de- posit 23 p. c.” Librarian reported that he had given notice that the en- acting of laws would form part of the business of the even- ing. The number required by the laws being present, it was voted to consider the proposed change in the laws. The Resolution was then adopted. [See Minutes of Feb. 20.] 1835. April 3. (Present, 15. DuPonceau in the Chair.] Donations from the St. Petersburgh Academy and Major Bache. | DuPonceau reported that he had complied with the in- structions of the Society in relation to Chev. Morelli. A map of Charleston harbor was presented by Major Bache, with a verbal description of his survey and in evi- dence of its minuteness and accuracy. He was requested to reduce his statement to writing for a future meeting. Prof. Bache deseribed two kinds of apparatus for illus- April—May. 670 1835. trating the “laws of the Absorption and Radiation of Heat by different surfaces.” 1835. April 17. (Present, 13. Dr. Bache in the Chair.) Letters were read and donations reported. A donation of Turkish, Egyptian and Greek Coins was re- ceived from Mr. H. B. Hodgson, with a list of the coins. An obituary notice of Pougens was read by the President. An obituary notice of DuPont was read by the President. The death of the Hon. Jas. Brown was reported, and H. D. Gilpin “ requested to prepare a necrological notice.” Prof. Hare described verbally certain very volatile liquids, which he had obtained by the reaction of alcohol and sul- phurie acid, with a powerful refrigerator, “ and which he con- ceived to be combinations of sulphurous acid and hydric (sulphuric) ether, analogous to the combinations of alcohol & water.” He exhibited a specimen of these, colorless and re- tained as a liquid by pressure. One of these liquids boiled at 28° F. | A copy of the Transactions, N. Ser., ordered to be sent to the Asiutic Society, London. 1835. May1. (Present, 18. DuPonceau in the Chair.) B. F. Joslin’s enquiry about his communication respecting an air-pump, was referred to the Board of Officers. Donations of books from five persons, and the Council of Mines. Historical Committee reported on the unpublished MSS., and was discharged from further consideration of the sub- ject. Committee on Fisher’s coins reported a description of forty-one pieces. “ Prof. Henry made a verbal com. referring to certain facts which he intended to present to the Society at a future time: “1, That a hollow Cylinder of Steel, one-tenth of an inch in thickness, May. 671 1835, may be magnetised on the Surface without exhibiting Signs of free mag- netism in the interior, and vice-versa, and showing that a body is suscepti- ble of different magnetic Strata. ‘*A further confirmation of this point he stated to have been furnished hy a Steel magnet of the horse shoe form, which had acquired a permanent polarity in one direction, so strongly that the effect of reversing the Poles by a galvanic current, was only transient, the magnet returning to its original polarity on the cessation of the current. **2, The magnetism of Steel and Soft Iron differ in many particulars ; a small steel magnet capable of lifting 10 lbs. was able to confer a more powerful change upon Steel than an electro-magnet which could sup- port 100. ‘‘The transient effect of a galvanic current on a Steel magnet and on a soft-iron electro-magnet is different. ‘*3. That he had investigated the best mode of making Electro-Mag- nets.’” Prof. Hare made a communication supplementary to his verbal remarks offered at the last meeting : ‘From certain theoretical views in regard to the formation of the oil of Wine, he was induced to attempt the combination of sulphuric acid with the bases of the essential oils; he had obtained by the action of Sulphuric acid on the oil of turpentine a yellow liquid which by the addition of am- monia gave ether, and a liquid resembling the oil of wine but differing from it in fragrancy, &c, This liquid which he provisionally termed sul- phate of terebenthine ; potassium bright after a week and a sulphate of sassafrine strikes them gives a beautiful red colour, with sulphuric acid. He had succeeded in combining sulphuric acid with various essential oils, or their carburetted hydrogen bases ; having failed only in relation to oil of cinnamon. Dr. Hare showed specimens of pure oil of wine, and of the sulphates of terenbenthine and sassafrine.’’ * The death of Dr. Ed. Stevens, of Santa Cruz, “an early member of the Society,” Sept. 26, 1834, was announced by Dr. Bache. 1835. May 15. (Present,12. Col. Dayton in the Chair; A. D. Bache, Lea, Vaughan, Lukens, Hays, Merrick, Pick- ering, Espy, Mease, Courtenay, McEuen.) Acknowledgments for Transactions I, i, from the Geo- logical Society of London, L. and P. S., Manchester, Society of Arts, Zoological Society, and London Institution; and for Transactions IV, iii, for the L. and P. S., Manchester. * This passage is verbatim. June—July. 672 ¥ 1835. Letter from the Royal Society, London, respecting Medals to be awarded in 1837; ordered published in the Journal of the Franklin Institute and Silliman’s Journal. Donations from nine sources: For the Cabinet from two persons. The collection of plants presented by Dr. C. W. Short, of Lexington, Ky., was referred for examination to the Committee on Natural History. : Committee on Fisher’s Coins reported, and was dis- charged. | “ Contributions to the Geology of the Tertiary formations of Virginia,” by Henry D. Rogers and W. B. Rogers, was read and referred to Pickering, Nicklin, Griffith. 1835. June12. Special Meeting. (Present, 28. DuPon- ceau in the Chair; Chapman, Kane, A. D. Bache, Vaughan, Griffith, Moore, Pickering, Randolph, Tidyman, ©. C. Bid- dle, Espy, T. R. Peale, Gilpin, Raguet, H. D. Rogers, N. Biddle, Lukens, Meredith, Merrick, T. Biddle, Major Bache, Emerson, Bell, Horner, Condy, Courtenay, Tanner.) [A blank page was to have received the minute of the Re- port of the Physical Society. A loose paper, dated Decem- ber, 1853, states that “ this Special Meeting probably related to the Ordinance of Councils, passed May 28th 1835, appro- priating $2500 towards the expense of purchasing instru- ments for an Astronomical Observatory, provided the Society contributed an equal sum, (Signed) F. B.” (Franklin Bache ?)] 1835. June 19. (Present, 20, DuPonceau in the Chair.) . Donations from two academies and ten persons; and. one for the Cabinet from M, Ramon de Sagra. “Com. on Collecting funds for the erection of Astronomical Observatory:” N. Biddle and Dr. McEuen were added to the Committee, Dr, Chapman reported progress. 1835. July 10. Special Meeting. (Present, 10. Duponceau ; July. 673 1885, Chapman, Kane, Meigs, Vaughan, Patterson, Pickering, Lukens, Bell, Moore.) Marshall’s death: “The President stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of taking measures to do honor to the memory of their late member Chief Justice Marshall.” The following preamble and resolutions, presented by Dr. Chapman, were adopted : ““The American Philosophical Society having heard with the deepest sorrow of the death of their illustrious Associate Chief Justice Marshall, and being eager to evince their Affectionate Veneration for his Memory do Resolve, That, as a manifestation of their Sensibility on this melancholy occasion the members of the Society will wear the usual badge of mourn- ing on the arm for thirty days. Resolved, That their associate, Judge Hopkinson, be appointed to pre- pare an obituary Notice commemorative of the eminent virtues, talents and services of the deceased, to be inserted in the Volume of the Transac- tions of the Society now in the press. Resolved, That their associate, John Sergeant, Esquire, who had been selected by the Bar of Philadelphia to deliver a funeral Oration on the de- ceased, be desired to express in his Discourse in a particular manner the Sympathetic feelings of this Society. Resolved, That Peter 8. Duponceau Esquire, as President of the Society be directed to transmit a copy of these Resolutions to the family of the de- ceased, with a letter of condolence on the afflictive bereavement, which they have sustained.”’ Resolutions to be published in the daily papers. 1835. July 17. (Present, 82. DuPonceau in the Chair; Drayton, Tanner, F. Peale, Gummere, Baldwin, Hodge, Wharton, Wood, and others.) Donations from eight sources. Committee on Gummere’s paper reported for its publica- tion. Committee on Rogers & Bro.’s paper reported for its publi- cation. The death of Prof. T. P. James, University of Pennsyl- vania, was announced by Dr. Hodge; who was appointed to prepare “an obituary notice.” PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. xliii. PRINTED OCTOBER 21, 1884. August. 674 1835. Tornado of New Brunswick: Mr. Espy described “ the late destructive storm at & near New Brunswick,” New Jersey, from observations by himself and Prof. Bache; “showing, first, that on the course of the Storm, there was an upward motion in the centre & outward at the top, & inward below; that this moving vacuum .... varied in the distance of its lower point from the earth; that it moved irregularly forward in-a general eastwardly direction before reaching New Brunswick, sometimes pausing in its course.—The facts proving this point were stated; & diagrams, made from angles taken with the compass, were exhibited.” “ Prof. Hare made some remarks in which he attributed Tornadoes to the action of Electrical Currents.” New Members elected: Prof. Wm. B. Rogers, of William and Mary’s College, Virginia; Mr. Thomas Sully, of Phila- delphia; M"™ Charles A. Agardh, of Lund, Sweden. 1835. Aug. 21. (Present,9. DuPonceau; Kane, Vaughan, Patterson, Pickering, Emerson, Lukens, Baldwin, Wood.) Donations from twelve sources. A metallic Zhermometer made by Moxtandon, of Washington, was presented by Mr Kane. “Obs. on the Mortality of Philadelphia under the age of puberty, showing the excessive proportion of the Male over the Female deaths, & the particular sources from which it proceeds,” was communicated by Dr. Emerson “ without a view to publication.” A Dialytical Telescope, by Pliffel, of Vienna, and Pearson’s Introduction to Practical Astronomy, imported by Mr. Vaughan, being offered to the Society at cost of importa- tion, “It appearing that the Telescope was of superior char- acter, & such as will be required for the Observatory of the Society, it was ‘* Resolved, That the Society accept the offer of Mr. Vaughan, provided the expense. . . . shall not exceed $200,” . Sept.—Oct. 675 5; 1835. 1835. Sept. 18. (Present,17. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Acknowledgment of Transactions IV, ii, from Royal Academy, Berlin. Binney’s Eulogium on Marshall: Invitation from City Councils. Donations received from three sources. Descriptions of Megaspera and other new shells by Mr. _ Lea, read by Dr. Hays; “not intended for immediate pub- lication.” A necrological notice of Simon De Witt (with T. Ro- meyn Beck’s Eulogy of De Witt), was presented by Mr. Kane. Observations on the New Brunswick and other tornado localities visited by him in August last, were described ver- bally by Mr. Espy. Observations on the Tides along our Atlantic coast, for twenty days during June last, by order of the General-in-Chief United States Army at the request of the British Admiralty, to be connected with like observations in England, France and their colonies, were described by Prof. Bache. Halley’s comet: Prof. Patterson stated that it had been seen by himself and others “a few evenings since,” as a nebula, and “ was now visible through a common spy-glass.” Mr. Espy requested the members to codperate with the Committee of the American Philosophical Society and Franklin Institute on Meteorology, “to extend the list of observers.” The death of the Chev. John M. DuPonceau, of La Ven- dée, was announced by Mr. Vaughan, and the President was requested to prepare an obituary notice. The death of Jos. Roberts, Jr., was announced by Prof. Bache, and “ Prof. Dan. B. Smith was requested to present the Society a Necrological notice of our deceased member.” 1885. Oct. 2. (Present, 16. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations from eleven sources (two individuals). Oct.—Nov. 676 1835. Donations for the Cabinet from Mr. Hassler. “On the alleged influence of Colours on the radiation of non-luminous heat.” Verbal communication from Prof. Bache. 1835. Oct. 16. (Present, 21. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations from six sources. Thanks voted to the Geo- logical Society of France through M. Roux de Rochelle. . [Probably the Geographical Society ; for] ‘‘ Dr. Mease stated ' that he possessed the Vols. of the prior series of the Trans. of the Geograph Soc. of France, which were at the service of the Society.” Offer accepted, and thanks voted to Dr. Moore. Necrological Notice of Chev. DuPonceau, read and laid on the table. “ On the differences of longitude of several places in the U. 8. as determined by Obs. of the Solar Eclipse of Nov. 80, 1834,” by Ed. H. Courtenay, Professor of Mathematics, Uni- versity of Pennsylvania; referred to A. D. Bache, Patter- son, Lukens. Gas introduced: A Com. consisting of Dr. Patterson, Mr. Vaughan, Mr. Wharton, was appointed to consider the propriety of introducing gas for lighting this building, with power to take order. No election of members because no quorum. 1835. Nov. 6. (Present, 20. Judge Hopkinson in the Chair.) Donations from six sources. Hall rented for City Offices: Resolution of the Committee of Councils : * Resolved, That a Chairman of the Com. on City Property be requested to ascertain from the A. P. 8. upon what terms the Hall of said Soc. could be obtained for City Offices’; and a Com. consisting of Dr. Pat- terson, Prof. Bache, Dr. Chapman, and Mr, Strickland, was appointed to confer with the Com. of Councils, November. 677 1835. Committee on Courtenay’s paper reported it for publica- tion. Committee on lighting the Hall with gas, reported action “as far as te authorize the introduction of the pipes.” Magellanic premium: “The papers relating to the inven- tion of M. Planton of Philadelphia, & for which he applies for the Mag. Premium were laid before the Society .... & referred to the Board of Officers.” 1835. Nov. 20. (Present, 19. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations from eight sources, Planton’s invention being patented, could not compete for the Magellanic Premium. This was the report of the Board of Officers. Committee of Conference with City Councils reported progress. *“ Attempt to show that tornadoes or Water spouts may be produced by & are the consequence of an electric discharge,” by Dr. Hare who wished it to lie for the present on the table of the Society. Star Shower: “ Facts respecting the Meteoric Phenomena of Nov. 18, 1834, communicated (to Silliman’s Journal) by Denison Olmstead, Prof. N. Ph., Yale Coll.” a printed paper, was “presented as a verbal communication,” by Prof. Bache, who said that it was intended to show “that, from the new facts presented, the Meteors seen in England were certainly ordinary meteors ;” concluding “ that no sat- isfactory evidence has yet been presented of a Meteoric dis- play which in numbers, in peculiarities, or in connexion, as parts of the same display, & extent conjoined, was such as to eonnect it with the meteoric display of 1833.” MS. Maps of Cuba, St. Domingo and Porto Rico: The Li- brarian was requested to procure for the Society these maps to which he had called their attention. “The Monuments of Egypt & Nubia.” “The president stated that certain members would agree to pay half the December, 678 : 1835. cost of a new work on the Antiquities of Egypt... . about to be published under the direction of the Grand Duke of Tuscany, provided the Soc. would pay the other half amounting to 400 francs.” Offer agreed to. Prof. Bache was permitted to refer to the Minutes of a — verbal communication made by him in November, 1834. 1835. Dec. 4. (Present, 12. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations were received from three sources. The President stated that half the cost of the book on Egypt had been subscribed. Committee on Physical Science (Prof. Bache) reported that the United States Secretary of War acceded to the Com- mittee’s request “to have observations made on the sudden rise & fall of the waters of the Northern Lakes.” Publication Committee’s annual report presented. Lunar tables, by Dudley Leavitt, of Meredith, N. H., was presented, and referred to A. D. Bache, Courtenay, Patter- son. The death of Judge Tait (October 7) was announced, and Mr. Lea appointed to prepare an obituary notice. 1835. Dec. 18. (Present, 18. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations from the Commissioners of the British Records and seven other sources. (“Report on the Geology, &c., of Mass.,” from the Governor of Massachusetts to whom the President was requested to return thanks.) A donation to the Cabinet from Dr. Mease. Committee on Leavitt’s paper, reported “ that the tables of Mr. L. have long since been superseded by more complete methods.” Finance Committee reported on the Treasurer’s accounts. Appropriations “for the current year:” Hall expenses, $150; Binding, $100; Scientific Journals, $200; Current expenses, $200. 679 1836. January. The death of Ben. Vaughan, of Hallowell, Maine, a mem- ber, was announced, and Mr. Merrick appointed to prepare a notice. | Fixtra-Magellanie Premium: A communication accom- panied by a sealed paper endorsed “Investigator,” was presented and referred to the Board of Officers. Prof. Bache, in reference to “the hypothesis advanced by Prof. Phillips, of London, to explain the greater quantity of rain which falls at the surface of the ground than at a height above it,” claimed it for Dr. Franklin, whose letter to Mr. Percival, of England, first published in the Manches- ter Memoirs for 1784, contains the hypothesis referred to. 1886. Jan’y 1. (Present, 16. V. P. Patterson in the Chair; F. Bache, A. D. Bache, Vaughan, Ord, Lea, Nulty, Espy, Hembel, T. Peale, Courtenay, Hays, Mease, Emerson, Coates, Harlan.) Election of Officers reported; V. P. Ord in the Chair to call the meeting to order; after the report he yielded the Chair to Dr. Patterson, who had been elected in his place, Mr. Ord having declined reélection as Vice-President. Twelve votes only had been polled at the election in the afternoon. ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS. President—DuPonceau. Vice-Presidents—Chapman, Hopkinson, R. M. Patterson. Secretaries—F. Bache, Kane, A. D. Bache, Meigs. Curators—W etherill, Griffith, Lea. Treasurer—V aughan. Donations of books from Harlan and DuPonceau. Transactions American Philosophical Society V, ii, re- ported “ready for publication.” The death of Dr, Hosack, Dec. 22, 1835, was announced; Dr. Chapman appointed to prepare a notice. 1836. Jan’y 15. (Present, 30. Patterson in the Chair; January. 680 1836. Hopkinson, Kane, Meigs, A. D. Bache, Lea, Griffith, © Vaughan, Coates, McEwen, Harlan, La Roche, F, Peale, T. Peale, Fisher, Tanner, Carey, Hays, Hembel, Sully, Robin- son, Bancker, Pickering, Courtenay, Mellvaine Espy, Emer- son, Bell, Mease, Nulty.) Donations of books from seven sources. Thanks voted to Louis Phillipe through the French Consul, M. Dannery. Transactions American Philosophical Society V, ii, re- ported ‘“ published.” Board of Officers reported progress on the Meteorological paper. Franklin’s (and his associates) right to the credit of “the discovery of the non-conducting power of ice for electricity re- cently investigated by Dr. Faraday,” was the subject of a verbal communication by Prof. Bache. The death of Roberts Vaux was announced by Mr. Fisher, who was appointed to prepare an obituary notice. ‘* Resolved, That the Society feel a deep regret for the loss of their late fellow member the Hon. Roberts Vaux, whose many virtues & services to his fellow citizens have gained for him the high esteem of the members of this society. ** Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the family of the deceased, with the condolence of the Society in their bereavement.” List of Surviving Members read over. The death of Wm. Humboldt, April 8, 1885, was re- ported, Standing Committees for 1836 were appointed : Finance—O, C. Biddle, Ord, McIlvaine. Publication—Lea, Griffith, Hays. Hali—Strickland, Kane, Vaughan. Library—Moore, Pickering, Hays. Librarian elected—Vaughan. New members elected: O. C. Leonhard, of Heidelberg, Germany ; O. G. Reinwardt, of Leyden; Don Manuel Nax- era, of Mexico; Chev. Morelli, Consul General of Naples ; Job R. Tyson, of Philadelphia; Nathan Dunn, of Philadel- phia; Prof. John Griscom, now of Philadelphia. February. 681 1836. 1836. Feb’y 5. (Present, 26. Judge Hopkinson in the Chair; new members: Dunn, Griscom, and Morelli, intro- duced.) Donations of books from four sources. Extra-Magellanic essay by “ Investigator”: Report of the Board of Officers submitted the following resolutions: 1. Resolwed, That inthe opinion of the officers and council the communi- cation of Investigator contains a theory of rain, &c., based upon physical principles admitted to be correct and which theory may lead to useful dis- coveries in Meteorology. 2. Resowed, That this communication is such a one as is referred to in Art. 6 of the Condition of the Extra Magellanic Premium. 8. Resolved, That the officers and council recommend the communica- tion above referred to for the award of an Extra Magellanic premium of $45. 4. Resolwed, That the author be requested to adapt his paper to publica- tion in the Transactions of the Society, his communication to be sub- mitted to a committee, as usual. The report being accepted, in was ‘* Resolwed, That the Society will at its next stated meeting proceed to the consideration of the Resolutions presented . . . . and to final adjudi- cation. ...”” ms Ordered, that due notice of time and place of meeting and business “ be given by public advertisement.” “ Naiades,” a continuation of Mr. Lea’s former paper, was read by him, and at his request the Secretary was directed to publish an abstract “ in such journals as may be selected.” Mr. Vaughan verbally described the Berlin Academy’s prizes in Natural Philosophy and Mathematics. 1836. Feb’y 19. (Present, 21. In the absence of the President and Vice-Presidents, Dr. Mease in the Chair; new member, Tyson, introduced.) Donations from Grisecom, Wharton, Walker, and Troost. - Turkish and Arabian books deposited by John P. Brown. The stated business was, on motion of Mr. Nulty, post- poned to the next meeting, public notice to be again given. March. 682 1836. / Mr. Lea received permission to change two of the specific ” names in his papers of Dec. 19, 1834, and Feb. 5, 1886, viz., U. carolinensis to U. vaughanensis, and U. vittatus to U. nolatus. 1836. March 4. (Present, 24. DuPonceau in the Chair; Kane, Meigs, A. D. Bache, Griffith, Vaughan, Mease, Nulty, Col. Biddle, Morgan, Coates, Tyson, Pickering, Carey, Gris- com, Lukens, Hays, Espy, Bancker, Courtenay, Fisher, Mc- Ewan [sic], Major Bache, McIlvaine.) Donations from U.S. Secretary of State, J. R. Smell and DuPonceau. Report of Board of Officers on “Investigator” read. Minority report* also read, by Dr. Mease, “ dissenting from the resolutions, recommending the award of an Hztra-Magel lanic Premium. Mr. Nulty read a paper, dissenting from the same resolutions, and stating reasons for his dissent.” After discussion, the following resolution offered by the Board was adopted : ** Resowed, That this communication is sucha one as is referred to in Article 6 of the conditions of the Extra-Magellanic premium.”’ : Then, on motion, it was “* Resolved, That the Society will now proceed to ballot on the question, whether an extra-Magellanic premium of $45 shall be awarded to the author of the paper signed ‘Investigator,’ a white ball being counted as a vote in the affirmative. “The balloting having been concluded, the ballots were counted by the President, who announced that the question had been decided in the affirmative. The following resolu- tion was then adopted: * Resolved, That the author... . be requested to adapt his paper to publication in the Transactions of the Society, his communication, how- ever, to be submitted to a Committee as usual. “The letter containing the real name of the author of the *Those were times of hot controversy respecting the three meteorological theories of Hare, Eapy and Redfleld.—J, P, L. March—April. 683 1836. memoir was then opened by the President, who reported that the author of the memoir signed ‘ Investigator’ was James P. Espy, of Philadelphia. “ The Treasurer was directed to attend to the conferring of the extra-Magellanic premium or medal.” 1836. March18. (Present, 20. Duponceau in the Chair Prof. Rogers, Major Bache, Espy, and others.) Donations from five persons and the Council of Mines. The deaths of Judge Charles Smith, of Lancaster; of Julius Klaproth, of Paris; and of Dr. Hopkinson, of Phil- adelphia, were announced by Dr. Bache. Obituary notices of C. Smith by Mr. DuPonceau, and of Hopkinson by Dr. Chapman were requested. Mr. Pickering stated that he possessed a catalogue of Alex. McClure, of New Harmony, and was authorized to exchange the books. This and A catalogue of books offered for sale by Mr. Vaughan, were referred to “ Messrs. Hays, Kane, Lea, Fisher and Bache.” “The librarian was authorized to procure the volumes necessary to complete the set of the R. 8. Trans., London.” , Communication on collections for Observatory requested to report progress. Treasurer “authorized to deliberate, vote and act in be- half of the Society, at any meeting or election for Officers in the Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire.” 1836. April 1. (Present, 20. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations of books from the Royal Society, London, and six persons. Donations for the Cabinet from Mr. Huntingdon, of Natchez, J. Hitz, Hopkinson, White and Nelson. Committee on the two Catalogues; continued. April. 684 1836. “* Hssay on Tornadoes ae “ Essay on Etherization ;’ “ Account of a prone for procuring Sweet Spirits of Nitre ;” “ A notice of the Collapse of a Reservoir ;” * Account of an Air-pump for condensing and exhaust- in g <7? “* Account of a newly arranged Electric machine ;” “ Account of an improved Barometer gauge Eudiometer ;” “* Verbal notice on the Climate of Pennsylvania ;” all pre- sented by Dr. Hare and referred—the chemical papers, to F. Bache, A. D. Bache, Dr. Wood ; the remainder, to Pat- terson, A. D. Bache, Espy; these committees to meet at an adjourned meeting “ to-morrow evening;” H. D. Rogers be- ing substituted on the Chemical Committee for and at the request of A. D. Bache, excused. _ 1886. April 2. Adjourned meeting. (Present, 8. Du- Ponceau; Chapman, Patterson, Kane, Vaughan, Espy, Em- erson, Hare.) Committee (not Chemical) reported in favor of publishing Dr. Hare’s papers: 1. Onan Air-pump; 2. Ona Barometer; 8. On an Electrical machine ; 4. On the “ rationale of a sin- gular instance of the collapse of a reservoir, &c. ;” 5. On the causes of the tornado, or water-spout. Report accepted, and papers ordered for publication. Dr. Emerson’s request that a copy of his Franklin Insti- tute lecture in Noy., 1838, on the Star shower “be filed among the archives” was granted, “ Notes and diagrams illustrative of the directions of the forces acting, &c., in parts of the Brunswick Tornado in June, 1885,” by Prof. A. D. Bache, was presented by Dr. Patter- son, and referred to Patterson, Espy, Emerson. 1886. April 15. (Present, 25. DuPonceau in the Chair; Condie, Coates, Espy, Hmerson, Fisher, Major Bache, Lu- May. 685 1336. kens, Carey, McIlvaine, T. Peale, Gilpins, Dr. Randolph, Rogers, Dr. Haigh, Tyson, and others.) Donations from four persons. Committee on the four chemical papers of Dr. Hare, re- ported in favor of the publication of, 1. Of Sulphate of ether- ine, or oil of wine; 2. On nitric ether; 3. Of the reaction of the essential oils with sulphurous acid; 4. Of Sassaru- brin, a resin evolved by Sulphuric acid from Oil of Sassafras. Report accepted, and papers ordered for publication. Committee on A. D. Bache’s * Notes, &c.,” reported in favor of its publication, which was so ordered. “ Memoir containing deductions from observations made on the Spout which occurred at or near New Brunswick June 19th last,” by Mr. Espy, was read and referred to A. D. Bache, Emerson, Patterson. Violent storms on the same day were described by Dr. Mease, as having occurred in Cecil Co., Md., Luzerne Co., Pa., and in [blank] Co., Va. Another tornado on the same day upon the Kiskiminitas, was described by Judge Hop- kinson, who had crossed it. The death of Wm. Rawle was reported, and the Presi- dent was requested to prepare an obituary notice. Nomination for membership, “ numbered 1,” was read. New members elected : J. 8. DaCosta Macedo, Sec. Acad. Lisbon. Nicholas Carlisle, LL.D., of London. Granville Penn, of Stoke Park, England. 1836. May 6. (Present, 18. DuPonceau in the Chair; Mr. Dunn, Dr. Homer, T. Peale, F. Peale, and others.) Donations from Ord, A. D. Bache, Nicklin, Duponceau, Niles, of Baltimore, and the Albany Institute. Committee on Espy’s paper on the “New Brunswick Spout” reported in favor of its publication. “'Thornton’s method of making Polygons” was read and referred to A. D. Bache, Patterson and Courtenay. ~ May. 686 1836. **On the relative horizontal intensities of terrestrial mag- netism at several places in the U.8.,” by Profs. Bache and Courtenay, was read and referred to Patterson, Lukens and Espy. The death of Destutt Tracy was announced, and the President requested to prepare an obituary notice of the de- ceased. . Peter A. Browne: Judge Hopkinson submitted the fol- lowing preamble and resolution, which were laid on the table for consideration at the next meeting : ‘‘Wuereas, Our fellow Citizen, Peter A. Browne, Esqre, has devoted much of his time and attention to Scientific pursuits, especially in the de- partment of Geology, and is now about to depart for Europe with the in- tention of encreasing [sic] his knowledge, ** Resolved, That the President of the Society be requested to address a letter, expressive of the respectful sense entertained by the Society of the zeal and success with which he has prosecuted his studies, and the hope that he may receive in Europe the facilities he may desire for the promo- tion of the valuable objects of his visit.’’ FRANKLIN’s Portrait: “ Mr. Vaughan mentioned that the Portrait of Franklin in the possession of the Society is a Copy by Martin of an original by the same Painter, and not a Copy by Peale, as heretofore supposed.” 1836. May 20. (Present,17. DuPonceau inthe Chair.) Donations from six institutions and two persons. The President was desired to auswer the letter from the London Geographical Society. Committee on Bache and Courtenay’s paper reported in favor of its publication. “ A number of Observations of the Recent Solar EKelipse,” were communicated by Dr. Patterson, at whose request Courtenay, Patterson and A, D, Bache were appointed “a Committee to complete the observations and to make the necessary calculations.” Prof. Bache was requested to pre- pare those “communicated this evening, for publication in June, 687 1836. the Journal of the Franklin Institute, as an extract from the proceedings of this Society.” Espy’s Extra-Magellanic premium paper, now presented for publication in the Transactions, was referred to A. D. Bache, Emerson and Patterson. 4 “ Particulars of the New Brunswick Tornado,’ were read from a letter from Dr. Janeway, of New Brunswick, to Dr. Patterson. This letter was referred to A. D. Bache, Emer- son and Espy. Descriptions of “several articles of Chemical Apparatus, &e.,” by Dr. Hare, were read and referred to F. Bache, H. D. Rogers and Dr. Wood. “ A remarkable meteor seen at Pottsville, May 12th,” was verbally described by Mr. Espy. Catalogue: On motion of Mr. Kane, “ a Committee to pre- pare a new Edition of the Society’s Catalogue, with author- ity to employ the necessary assistants,” was appointed: Du- Ponceau, Kane, A. D. Bache, Vaughan. Dr. Mease enumerated the “ places at which violent storms occurred, on or about the 19th of June last, the date of the New Brunswick Tornado.” 1836. June 17. (Present 20. DuPonceau in the Chair; Fisher, Tidyman, Baldwin, and others.) Donations from the British Admiralty, Academy of Sculpture in Brussels; Royal Society, Royal Geological So- ciety, Bailey, of London; Plana, of Turin; Von Hammer, Quetelet, De Konnick, Count Survilliers, and nine persons in the United States. The President reported his acknowledg- ment to the Geographical Society, in Paris. - Committee on “M* B. Thornton’s method of making polygons,” reported a recommendation [not stated], which was accepted, and the Committee discharged. Committee on Hare’s “Improvements in apparatus & manipulation,” reported it for publication. So ordered. “ Description of new N. A. insects,” a continuation of July. 688 1836. Mr. Say’s paper, was presented by Mr. Pickering, and re- ferred to the same Committee. “ Obs. of the beginning & end of the late Solar Eclipse,” by J. R. Hasler [sic] at Washington, was referred to Com- mittee collecting observations. The death of Hon. Ed. Livingston, May 23, reported. Mr. H. D. Gilpin appointed to prepare an obituary notice. * Committee on collections for the Observatory,” was * re- quested to have the amount subscribed Collected & paid over to the Treasurer of the Society.” Committee of Physical Science was “ requested to present a plan & estimate for the erection and furnishing of an Astro- nomical Observatory.” A Committee “to take measures to have the ¢ransit in- struments in the Society’s Hall put in order,” was appointed : Patterson, Lukens, A. D. Bache. The Secretaries were authorized “to publish in any such Jour- nals as they may select brief notices of the papers presented to this Society for insertion in their Transactions.” Prof. Bache’s request “ to use the plates of his Memoir on the variation of the needle, published in 1838, .. .. to ac- company a summary of the paper for the Journ. Franklin Inst.,” was granted. 1836. July 15. (Present, 12. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations from ten sources. Committee on Physical Science reported progress. Committee on the Transit instruments reported progress. Dr. Bache for the Secretaries reported progress in prepar- ing a list of Members. “Obs. on the late Solar Eclipse,” made at West Hills, Long Island, by F. I. Ferguson, were referred to the Com- mittee on collecting observations. “ Description of eleven species of new shells” [enumerated] by Isaac Lea, and his “Synopsis of the Family Naiades,” “which he intended to print with a view of correction and July—August. 689 1836. subsequently to offer for publication to the Society,” were presented, and referred to T. Peale, Griffith, Nicklin. “ M* Lea requested to change in his former paper the name of Symphonota Bengalensis to Unio Bengalensis, and of Unio Pometus to U. Fisherianus.” Mr. Lea’s previous papers were then referred to the same Committee. The death of James Madison, Esq., was announced. The President “ was requested to present to Mrs. Madi- son the condolence of the Society on the decease of her ven- erated Husband ;” and C. J. Ingersoll was requested to prepare an obituary notice of the deceased. The death of the Rev. Dr. Prince, of Salem, was an- nounced. No election of new members for want of a quorum. 1836. July 19. Special Meeting. (Present, 16. DuPon- ceau in the Chair.) Bishop White’s death the cause of the meeting. The following resolutions were adopted : “« Resolved, “That the American Philosophical Society entertaining the deepest sense of the loss they have sustained in the Death of their beloved associate, the Right Rev’ Bishop White, one of the Founders of the Insti- tution, will, in testimony of their respect for his memory, wear the usual Badge of Mourning, on the left Arm for thirty days. ‘* Resolved, That the Society will meet at their Hall to-morrow morning at 10 o’clock, to attend in a Body the Funeral of Bishop White. ‘* Resolved, That the Rev’ Dr. W. H. De Lancey be appointed to pre- pare an obituary notice of the deceased, to be read before the Society, and to be preserved in its archives.”’ 1836. Aug. 19. (Present, 15.) N. Carlisle’s letter of thanks for election was read; with letters of acknowledgment for copies of Transactions A meri- can Philosophical Society, Vol. V, Part ii. Donations from fourteen sources. For the Cabinet from R. C. Taylor. PROC, AMER. PHILOS, 800. I. xliv. PRINTED OCTOBER 10, 1884. September. 690 1836. The President reported that he had written a letter of condolence. Committee on Say’s papers on new Coleopterous Insects reported in favor of their publication, which report was ac- cepted. Committee on Lea’s papers: 1. Nineteen species of fresh- water shells; 2. Its continuation; 8. On a new general Megaspira ; 4. Continuation of “ Naiades ;” 5. Eleven new species of fresh-water and land shells, reported in favor of their publication. Report accepted. Mr. Lea then pre- sented “ A Continuation of description of new fresh-water & land shells,” which was referred to the same Committee. “ Notice of a vein of bituminous Coal recently explored in the vicinity of the Havana in Cuba,” by R. ©. Taylor, F.S.S. and J. G@. Clemson, Esq., was read and referred to Pickering, Lukens and Lea. Auroral disturbance: Prof. Bache said “ that the Horizontal Intensity and the Variation of the needle had been affected during the auroras of Thursday, Friday and Saturday last, . attended by a fine display of diverging beams”; and “that during the brilliant display in April last, the hori- zontal needle had moved in a contrary direction to its usual motions on such occasions, The beams of this aurora con- veyed to a point 8. & E. of the Zenith, at or near the pole of the dipping needle.” A Letter of Ed. Shippen in relation to the Stamp Act, dated April, 1766, was read by Dr. Mease, and ordered to be deposited in the Archives, “ Letter of Nomination No, 1 was read & put on file.” Anliquitalis Americana, and Antiquitatis Brittanica, pub- lished at Copenhagen, by the Society of Northern Antiqui- ties [sic] might be subscribed for by the Librarian. 1886. Sept.7. Special Meeting. (Present, 15. DuPonceau in the Chair; Espy, Bell, H. D. Rogers, T. Peale, F. Peale, Mease, Hays, Pickering, Emerson, Bancker, and five ofli- cers.) ee September, ‘ 691 1836. Wilke’s Expedition: Letter from the Secretary Navy, United States, August 21, “ requesting the Society to indi- cate subjects of inquiry & research for the expedition about to sail for the South Seas,” and “to suggest a suitable organization of the scientific corps... .& to nominate persons qualified to fill its several departments.” On mo- tion of Dr. Chapman it was ‘* Resolved, That it is inexpedient for the Society to nominate candidates for the several offices of the expedition.’’ The letter was then referred to a Committee of Seven: DuPonceau, Patterson, Chapman, Rogers, Espy, T. R. Peale, and Pickering, ‘to take order absolutely on so much of the letter as related to the organization of the Scientific depart- ments of the expedition, & the indication of subjects of en- quiry,” the Society respectfully declining to nominate per- sons, 1836. Sept. 16. (Present,18. DuPonceau in the Chair; Patterson, F. Bache, Kane, A. D. Bache, Vaughan, Mease, Lukens, Hays, Fisher, Espy, Harlan, Emerson, T. R. Peale, Pickering, T. I. Wharton, Tyson, McEwan.) Royal Asiatic Society acknowledged receipt of Transac- tions V, ii. Donations received from fifteen sources; to Mr. DuPon- ceau “special thanks” were voted “for the valuable dona- tion ot books made by him & through him to the Society.” Committee on Taylor’s paper reported it for publication. Committee on Instructions for the Antarctic Expedition reported progress. Committee to obtain the Minutes of the Provincial Coun- cil, by joint application from the American Philosophical Society, and the Historical Society to the Legislature: Du- Ponceau and Vaughan, appointed. * Accounts of Tornados oceurring on the same day as the New Brunswick tornado, June 1835 & on other days of the same month, collected by Dr. Mease,” was communicated. October. 692 1836. The death of Sir R. Liston, of Edinburgh, was an- nounced. “ An instrument, contrived by Prof. Bache & executed by Mr. A. Mason, for oscillating a magnetic needle in a rarified medium in determining horizontal intensity,” was exhibited by Prof. Bache. Letters of nomination Nos. 3 and 4 were read and filed. Transactions American Philosophical Society New Series; ordered to be sent to the Academy Science, Guatemala. 1836. Oct. 7. (Present, 17. DuPonceau in the Chair; Lea, Short, and others.) _ Dr. Morton’s letter was read (as Secretary Academy Natu- ral Sciences, Philadelphia), announcing the reception of the first series of Mr. Townsend’s Collections in Natural Iistory, and Mr. T.’s wish that no division should be made until his return. Donations from six sources. Committee on Instructions, South Sea Expedition, con- tinued. Committee on Erection of Astronomical Observatory or- dered to report at next meeting. Dr. Patterson appointed a member of the Com, vice Prof. Bache, going to Europe. Transactions American Philosophical Society reported sent to the Astronomical Society, Guatemala. 1886. Oct. 21. (Present, 22, DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations from eight sources, Committee on Instructions, South Sea Expedition, re- ported progress. The Committee on Astronomical Observatory reported progress, and were granted more time, Committee to confer with the Historical Society on a Me- morial to the Legislature reported, and were “ authorized November, 693 1836, to unite with a Com. of the H.S. in taking order on the matter referred to them.” ‘* Nomination of membership numbered 5 was read.” New members elected: 1. Col. Joseph G. Totten, United States Engineers; 2. M. Roux de Rochelle, Paris; 3. Dr. Mariano Galvez, Governor of Guatemala; 4. Edwd. Turner, of London, M.D., F.R.S. 1886. Nov. 4. (Present, 20. DuPonceau in the Chair; Rogers, Hare, T. Biddle, Steen Billé, and others.) Col. Totten’s acknowledgments for election were read. Mr. Carlisle’s acknowledgments for election were read. Dr. Griffith’s resignation as Curator,and member of Pub- lication Committee in consequence of his removal to Balti- more, was read and accepted. Donations from the Pennsylvania Geological Society, the Linnean Society, London, and ten persons were announced. Committee on Instructions South Sea Expedition re- ported their duties performed, and were continued for the purpose of preparing a written report. Committee on Astronomical Observations reported pro- gress. “Prevailing winds & state of Thermometer observed at Fort Union, Upper Missouri, near the mouth of the Yellow Stone River from 1 Jan. 1834, to 27 June 1836,” by C. J. A. Hamilton, Eeq., was presented and referred to Patterson, Espy and T. R. Peale. Additional descriptions of Fresh Water Shells, by Mr. Lea, were referred to former Committee. Geological Survey: “ Prof. Rogers announced as the result of systematic investigations, during the past summer, that the several Coal formations bituminous § anthracite (of the State) rest on the same particular basis.” 1836. Nov. 18. (Present, 22. DuPonceau in the Chair; Dunglison, Billé, Bancker, Nuttall, Dunn, Harlan, and others.) . November. 694 1836, Royal Academy Lisbon, acknowledged receipt of Trans- actions V, ii. Donations of books from two Societies and eight per- sons. Committee on Instructions South Sea Expedition, re- ported that they had “ performed their duty with. zeal and fidelity ;’ had at their first meeting subdivided the labor, each “undertaking to report on the Subject with which he was most familiar;” had at the Second meeting read the whole, “ corrections being made by a majority of votes,” and “committed the whole to one member to revise & connect together, with proper introductory & concluding matter, all which being approved, a fair Copy was made, containing 86 folio pages, which was signed by the members individually, & was carried to Washington by one of the members, Mr. Peale, who delivered it to the Hon. Secretary, who expressed himself fully satisfied therewith; and that the individual draughts are in the hands of the Treasurer to be disposed of as the Society may direct. Phil. 18 Nov. 1836;” signed Peter 8. Duponceau, Chairman. Report accepted, Commit- tee discharged, and Treasurer directed to preserve the docu- ments in the archives. Committee on Lea’s “Continuation &c.,’’ reported it for publication. So ordered. A letter by Mr. Duponceau on “ Languages styled Jdeo- graphic,” was read by Mr. Peale, and referred to Patterson, Kane, Dunglison. The letter from the Royal Academy, Lisbon, “ announcing the transmission of several very valuable works, & commu- nicating the wishes of the Academy for a more active scien- tific intercourse... .” was read, and the Secretary was in- structed to communicate “ a reciprocation on the part of this Society, of the liberal feeling and friendly wishes expressed in the letter read this evening.” Nominations of membership numbered 6,7 and 8, were read, i December. 695 1836, 1836. Dec. 3. (Present, 21. Duponceau in the Chair.) Answer of the United States Secretary of Navy to the Committee South Sea Expedition was read. Donations of books received from seven sources. Committee on Memorial reported that they had conferred with a Committee of the Pennsylvania Historical Society, and “agreed on a joint memorial to be presented to the legislature at the opening of their session; a copy to be sent to the Governor, Patron of this Society, soliciting his support ;” a draught of which copy was presented, the re- port accepted, and the Committee discharged. Committee on Duponceau’s Ideographic Systems reported it for publication. Publication Committee reported that they had published Vol. V, Part ii, and printed all the papers for Part iii. List of donations for the volume nearly ready. Vol. VI, Part i, “in a state of progress, many of the plates of the first paper being finished.” Detailed account of their proceedings and finances to be deferred until Vol. V is published. Report accepted. Committee on McClure’s and Vaughan’s Libraries (March 18, 1836), reported that “they have selected a number of works, the purchase of which they recommend to the So- ciety.” The following is a list of titles and prices: Annual Register, 72 Vols., $72; Linnzus, 12 Vols., $11; Rozel, Frogs, 1 Vol., $12; Ast. tables, 1 Vol., $2; Olaus Magnus, 1 Vol., $4; Charlevoix, 6 Vols., $5; Puissant Geordesic Topograph and Supplement, 4 Vols., $9 ; Gualte- rius, Index of Shells, 1 Vol., $12: Ponboppidix [sic], $6; Diplomatie francaise, $14; Baker’s Chronicle, $4; Newton’s Principia, 4 Vols., $8; Voyage Pingre Borda, 2 Vols., $4; Salazar Hydrographie, 2 Vols., $6; Binney’s Coll. Voyage, 5 Vols., $10; Schaeffer’s Insects, 3 Vols., $24; Cortes New Spain, $4; Cardenas’ Florida, $5; Garcilaso de la Vega Fer- nando de Soto, $5—$225. Report accepted and purchases ordered. December. 696 1836. Progress oF THE Soctety.—A Verbal communication was made by the President on the subject of the progress of the Society in the following words: In the Year 1769 this Society was formed by the junction of two Socie- ties. ; Two Years afterwards (1771) the 1* Vol. of our Transactions was pub- lished. It did great honor to the Society, and raised our Country in the opinion of the Learned of Europe. A second Edition was called for and published in 1789. The 2™¢ Volume was not published until 1786, fifteen years after the 1*; The War intercepted our labours. Seven years intervened until the publication of the 3" Volume in 1793. The fourth was published six years afterwards in 1799. The fifth three years afterwards in 1802. Two years afterwards in 1804 we published the first part of a sixth Vol- ume, the second was not published until 1809, five years after the first part, and seven years after the 5 Volume. Then we went to sleep for 9 years. " Here ended the first series of our transactions, 6 Volumes published in the space of 49 Years,*being something less than one volume in Eight Years. Srconp SERIES. In the Year 1818, we awoke, & published the first Volume of a new series of our Transactions. The next Year (1819) we published a Volume of Historical Transactions. The success of this Book made us forget our Philosophical Transac- tions, yet we were not idle ; 4 Years afterwards (1824) we published our Catalogue, which took a long time in preparing. The next Year (1825) we published the 2°* Volume of our Transactions (new series. ) Five years again we rested ; the 8" Volume was not published till 1830, and the fourth in 1834, four years afterwards, since which, we have been fast advancing. Volume the 5“ 1836, two years interval. Volume the 6 preparing for 1887. Thus if as expected we publish a Volume in 1837, we shall have pub- lished, including the Catalogue, and The Historical Transactions, eight Volumes in 19 Years, making something less than one Volume every two years, and we may hope hereafter to publish one every year. 1" Series, 1 Vol. in about 8 Years. 2" Series. 1 Vol. in about 2 Years. We are advancing and must not lose our Courage; our best publica- tions have followed each other pretty close, and show that the Spirit among us is not extinct. Dec.—Jan. 697 1836—1837, 1886. Dec. 16. (Present,23. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations for the Library from three Societies and four persons. For the Cabinet, a specimen of the new coinage of the Ainerican Dollar, by Dr. Patterson, who described the devices. A specimen of medal ruling, from Asa Spencer. Committee of Finance reported the Account of John Vaughan, Treasurer American Philosophical Society, De- cember 16, 1836: 1. Magellanic fund balance in hand............seeeesecvcccess $175 40 2. Rittenhouse ‘‘ $4 orl aisnvees Geuhesdeanesenenes's 73 65 $249 05 3. Magellanic extra fund, Interest & Account balanced by payment to Isaac Lea, Treas. Pub. Fund. 4. General account in hands of Treasurer...........s.eseeeee $477 67 Necrological notice of Judge Tait, read by Mr. Lea, and filed away. Appropriations for 1836: Hall, $150; Binding, $100; Journals, $200; Current expenses, $200. Transactions American Philosophical Society: Mr. Fisher described the first form in which they were published, viz., as an Appendix to the American Magazine, printed in 1769; and exhibited copies containing the Transactions American Philosophical Society. 1837. Jan’y 6. (Present, 17. Chapman in the Chair; DuPonceau, Dr. Bache, Kane, Vaughan, Espy, Major Bache, Lukens, McIlvaine, Dunglison, T. R. Peale, Hays, Nuttall, Pickering, Tyson, Emerson, Sully.) ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS, Annual Election of Officers held in the afternoon, re- ported : President—DuPonceau. Vice-Presidents—Chapman, J. Hopkinson, Patterson. Jan.—Feb. ; 698 1837. Secretaries—F. Bache, Kane, A. D. Bache, Meigs. Councillors—N. Biddle, T. Biddle, Mease, Emerson. Councillor for one year, vice W. Rawle, deceased, J. T. Fisher. Curators—Lea, Wetherill, Hays. Treasurer—V aughan. Donations of books from one academy and three persons. Nominations for membership Nos. 9, 10, 11, 12, 18, 14, read. Committee appointed to consider the advancement of Meteorology in the United States: Espy, Kane, DuPoncean, Patterson, Emerson. 1837. Jan’y 20. (Present, 17. Judge Hopkinson in the Chair.) Secretary Institute of France acknowledged receipt of Transactions, Vol. V, ii. Donations from one Academy and six persons. Committee on Meteorology reported, and were discharged, “the subject having been generally referred to a joint Com. of this Society & the Franklin Institute.” Kane and Dun- glison were added to the Joint-Committee, A letter from Chief Justice Gibson, March, 1823, to G. W. Featherstonehaugh, was postponed, Standing Committees appointed : Finance—O, C. Biddle, Ord, McIlvaine. Fublication—Lea, Hays, Fisher. Hall—Strickland, Kane, Vaughan. Library—Ord, Pickering, Hays. Librarian elected: John Vaughan, Catalogue of surviving members “ read over.” Death of Wm. Marsden, announced by Mr. Fisher. Election of new members postponed for want of a quorum. 1887. eb’y 8. (Present, 20. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Granville Penn’s thanks for election to membership, read. — Feb.—March. 699 1837. Donations from three societies and seven persons. “On the consubstantiality of the limestone of the Valley of the Mississippi with the Lias,” in a letter from Chief Jus- tice Gibson, was read and referred to Nuttall, Rogers, Lea. “Observations on bills of mortality with hints for their improvement,” by Dr. Mease, was read and referred to Em- erson, Chapman, Morgan. Committee on Astronomical Observatory reported “ that the appropriate Com.” of City Councils are prepared to apply $2500 to the purchase of Astronomical Instruments, ‘as soon as the Society shall be prepared to make an appro- priation of equal amount.” Committee continued. Nomination No. 15 was read. 1837. Feb’y 17. (Present,14. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations from three societies and seven persons. Also, for the Cabinet, “‘ Casts of a series of the T’rilobites of N. A.,” from Jos. Brown of Philadelphia; and “a series of specimens of the gold rocks of Burke Co., N. C.,” from H. Terry, of Hartford, Conn. Committee on Astronomical Observations reported progress, Committee on Dr. Mease’s “ Observations on bills of mor- tality’ reported and were discharged ; the author receiving * liberty to withdraw the paper from the files.” Nominations Nos. 16 and 17 were read. 1837. March 38, (Present, 21. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations from six persons. Transactions Vol. V, last part (printed) presented by the Publication Committee. Committee on Finance reported investments of $1800, *“‘recently in the Treasurer’s hand,” in the Lehigh 6 per cent Loan of 1839, “the investment producing a certificate for the sum of $1813.13.” March. ; 700 1837, Obituary notice of Chief Justice Marshall read by Judge Hopkinson, and referred to Chapman, Patterson and Kane. Committee on Astronomical Observations reported “at length.” Report adopted. “ Contributions to the Geology of the Tertiary Formation of Virginia,” by H. D. & W. B. Rogers, was read by H. D. Rogers, and referred to Lea, Hays and Ord. Megalonyx bones: The Hunterian Museum’s request (per letter of Dr. Warren, of Boston, to Dr. Horner) for permis- sion to take casts, was referred, with power, to the Curators. Committee on Astronomical Observatory was, on motion of Mr. Kane, discharged, and a new committee of five appoint- ed, and empowered “to collect and apply the funds.... destined to the use of the proposed OBSERVATORY, and .... represent the Society in all matters connected therewith :” Patterson, T. Biddle, Kane, Espy and Lukens. Papers and moneys in the hands of the late Committee to be transferred to the new Committee. ** Resolved, That the Society hereby transfers to the Com., now appointed all such Astronomical and other Instruments in its possession as may, in the judgment of the Com., be available for the purpose of the Observa- tory.”’ “On motion of Dr. Patterson, the following Resolution was adopted :” [In the blank space left for it, is written in lead pencil in the autograph of Judge Kane: “ Resolution (J. K. K. thinks) requested Trustees of the Univer. Penna. to give the use of their Astronl. Instrts, to the new Observatory. This Reso- lution has been mislaid.’’] Obituary Notices on file were referred to the Committee on Marshall’s memoir. “ Dr. Patterson submitted the following resolution, which was adopted :” {In blank space, lead pencil note: “ This Resolution has been mislaid.”’} Nomination No, 18 read and placed on file. Death of M, Barbé de Morbois, an early member of the March—April. 701 1837. Society, at the age of ninety-five years, was announced by Mr. Fisher, and “ Mr. DuPonceau was appointed to prepare the usual obituary notice.” 1887. March17. (Present, 21. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations of books from two societies, and ten persons. Committee of Finance: Mellvaine resigned ; Dr. Patter- son appointed in his place (later in the evening). Committee on Gibson’s geological paper “ reported against its publication ;” adopted. Death of Chevalier Lorich, March 11, was reported by the President, and Mr. Raguet appointed “to prepare the usual obituary notice.” Death of Dr. Francis Blanchet, of Quebec, reported by Dr. Bache. Godman’s TETRACAULODON, a genus “ the authenticity of which has been doubted by some members of the Society,” Dr. Hays announced “has been recognized by Prof. Kaup of Darmstadt, & a species of the genus has been discovered at Epplesheim, near Altzey, about 12 leagues south of Mayence.” ‘*¢ D". Patterson showed a piece of Coin which had been ex- panded to an extraordinary degree under the press in conse- quence of the surface of the planchet being slightly cov- ered with oil, and explained the cause of this occurrence.” The Great Storm of December 20, 1836, which passed over Philadelphia, was described by Mr. Espy in “ some remarks on its progress.” 1837. April 6.* (Present, 21. DuPonceau in the Chair.) M. Roux de Rochelle’s letter of thanks read. Royal Irish Academy’s letter of acknowledgment for do- nations. Donations of books from three societies and ten persons. * Error in minutes for April 7. . April. 702 1837. Marshall’s MSS. Circuit Court Decisions: All the originals presented “by Dr. Chapman in behalf of John Brocken- brough Esqre of Richmond.” Ascending Storms: “Mr. Espy & D™ Hare communicated certain facts illustrative of the theory that Storms are pro- duced by rapidly ascending currents of air, & discussed the question of the causes by which such currents are occa- sioned.” Library Committee “instructed to receive from the Librarian the Books purchased by Mr. Ord in Paris, pursuant * to a resolution passed 16th July, 1830, & on the reception of the same, to report the fact to the Society.” 1837. April 21. (Present,31. DuPonceau in the Chair ; Patterson, Kane, F’. Bache, Vaughan, Lea, Hays, Sergeant, Ord, Dunglison, Emerson, Carey, Tanner, Dunn, Pickering, Espy, Nuttall, Randelph, Lukens, T. Peale, McIlvaine, Mease, Raguet, C. C. Biddle, Strickland, Nicklin, Wood, Tyson, Harlan, Hare, Fisher.) Letters acknowledging donations were received from four societies. Donations from two societies and eight persons. Committee on Obituary notices reported ; consideration postponed. Election of members proceeded. Nomination 13 “ with- drawn in consequence of the absence of the gentlemen by whom it was signed.” Joint Committee on Meteorology was “authorized as far as this Society is concerned to take order upon & carry into effect the late Jaw passed by the Legislature of Penn, for the promotion of Meteorology.” Death of Ed. Turner announced by Dr. Bache. New members elected; George Campbell, of Philadelphia ; John G, Crosse, Norwich, England; Jared Sparkes [sic], Boston ; O. R. Leslie, London; J. O. Pritchard, M.D., F.R.S., sey. 703 1837. Bristol, England; T. L. Winthrop, Boston; G. Tucker, Uni- versity of Virginia. 1887. May 5. (Present, 27. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Letter of acknowledgment from the Society of Arts. Donations from six persons. Committee on Obituaries. Report considered. Resolu- tion No. 1 adopted, 7. e. Committee appointed : 1. ‘To select from the entire list of deceased members, the names of those who in their judgment present a prominent claim to an obituary notice. 2. ‘‘To prepare such as exist for the press, abridging them if necessary, but in no case making any alteration... . without the consent of the author, if he can be consulted. 3. ‘*To prepare such as do not exist by correspondence with the family, &e. 4, ‘*To report proceedings to the Society for approval.’’ Committee: Fisher, Kane, Patterson, Tyson, Emerson. Resolution No. 2 was laid on the table. Dr. Pickering was permitted to borrow last two Vols. Berlin Transactions for the use of the Exploring Expedi- tion. Catalogue of books purchased by Mr. Ord in Paris was re- ported by the Library Committee, who recommended that $167.04 advanced for them by Mr. Vaughan should be re- funded to him. So ordered. Nomination for membership No. 19 was read. 1837. May19. (Present, 17. DuPonceau in the Chair.) M. Macedo, Perp. Sec. Lisbon Academy, Mr. Winthrop, and Mr. Tucker, “severally acknowledged the honor of membership,” by letters. Letters acknowledging Vols. of Transactions American Philosophical Society were received from Harvard University and Chev. Morelli “in behalf of the King of the Two Sicilies.” Donations of books from one society and nine persons. June—July. 704. 1837. “On the Changes of Color in Birds & Quadrupeds,” by the Rev. John Bachman, was read and referred to Nuttall, T. Peale, Ord. Nomination for membership No. 20 was read. Committee on Obituary Notices: Emerson resigned. “On some points of science connected with Meteorology,” verbal communication made by Dr. Hare. 1837. Junel6. (Present,17. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations of books from four societies and nine persons. Committee on Bachman’s paper reported it for publica- tion. Death of Dr. Abiel Holmes announced ; Mr. Sparks ap- pointed, &c. “ On a Self-regulating Reservoir for Chlorine, contrived by him ;” “On the artificial generation of Ammonia;” “On the formation of an Ink without grounds, by digesting the infusion of galls on finery cinder;” “Ona rotary galvanic multiplier ;” all verbally communicated by Dr. Hare. 1837. July 21. (Present, 20. Duponceau in the Chair.) Donations of books from two societies and seven persons. “On new species of Fresh-water shells,” by Mr. Lea, read and referred to the Committee on his former papers. Tube telegraph: “ Dr. Mease mentioned a mode of commu- nicating orders through tubes of the length of more than 8000 feet in the Government Offices in London.” “A metallic pen, the body of Palladium, the point an alloy of Osmium & Iridium, brought from London by Mr, Sax- ton,” was exhibited and described by Dr. Patterson. New member elected: Wm. Jenks, D.D., of Boston. Dr. Patterson offered the following resolution, which was adopted : Wieneas, Public attention is at present much directed to the subject of Meteorology, in which many important facts have been recently estab- a Aug.—Sept. 705 1887, lished, and whereas the Legislature of Pennsylvania has made an appro- priation for conducting observations throughout this State, and whereas _ itis very desirable that such observations should be extended over the whole U. 8. therefore, Resolwed, That authority be given to the Joint Committee of the Amer" Philosophical Society, and the Franklin Institute, so far as this Society is concerned, to apply to Congress for aid to procure Instruments, and estab- lish Observations throughout the United States, should this Committee deem such application desirable. “On the forms of the trunks of the trees before the State House,” a verbal communication made by Dr. Emerson. 1837. Aug. 18. (Present, 11. Patterson in the Chair; Chapman, Kane, IF’. Bache, Vaughan, Hays, Mease, Shor Harlan, Tyson, Ord.) Donations of books from one society and eight persons. Mexican Antiquities: Mr. Keating’s offer “ to deposit some boxes of M. A. belonging to Mr. Chas. Bagley, on certain conditions,” was accepted and referred to Keating, Kane and Hays “ to carry it into execution.” * Book of the Laws § Regulations of the Society, followed by a List of the members, &ec.,” prepared by the Secretaries was exposed for inspection. “On Mocking birds,” by Col. Abert, was read by Dr. Harlan and placed in the Archives. Nominations for membership Nos. 20 to 24 were read and filed, Five Mezxican Gold Idols, the Treasurer was authorized to purchase for $25. Committee to arrange the Medals, Coins, &c.: Keating, Kane, Hays and Fisher. . 7 1837. Sept. 15. (Present, 21. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Dr.’ Pickering’s letter of resignation was laid on the table. Dr. R. Coates’ letter, as ‘Sec. of the Board of Members of the Scientific Corps of the Sour Sea Exprprrion,” ten- PROC. AMER. PHILOS. 80C. I. xXlv. PRINTED OCTOBER 28, 1884. September. 706 1837. dered their acknowledgments for assistance from the So- ciety. | Donations of books from two societies and two persons, and for the Cabinet from two persons. Committee on Lea’s paper of July 21, 1837, reported it for publication. — Nomination No. 25 was read and placed on file. Sout Sea Exprprtion: Dr. Patterson stated that, on the 18th of July last, the Secretary of the Navy had requested the following members of the Society: Duponceau, Patter- son, Kane, Vethake, C. C. Biddle, and Ord, to act as a Com- mission, to consider various questions .... such as, the proper selection of books, instruments, and materials needed, the distribution of duties among the . . . . Corps, &e. That they had appointed DuPonceau, Chairman, and Patterson, Secretary ; had selected Committees to consider the different subjects; had held numerous meetings; and had finally (September 2) presented full reports to the United States Secretary Navy, from whom letters of acknowledgment were now read. * A concise method of extracting the Cube Root,” by T. Maxwell, was referred to Patterson, Vethake and Major Bache. “The letter of D™ Pickering was taken up & read, so far as to indicate his intention of resigning his membership; whereupon, on motion, the further reading of the Commu- nication was dispensed with, & his resignation was ac- cepted.” Book or tHe Constitution AND List of Members: “ D" Bache presented the bill of M'* W™ Fife for writing the Constitution & list of members, amounting to $150; and, on motion of D™ Patterson, an order was directed to be drawn in favour of M*™ Fife for that amount.” And another for $10.75, in favor of Mr. Gaskill, for bind- ing the volume.” * This is the folio MSS, vol. in green linen cover, with the names of members in German text.—J. P. L. October. T07 1837. 1837. Oct. 6. (Present, 18. Judge Hopkinson in the Chair.) C. R. Leslie’s letter of thanks for membership read. Donations of books from two societies and seven persons ; and to the Cabinet, two specimens of stone found near Mo- bile, by W. H. Robertson, “a description to be presented hereafter.” “ M™ Vaughan communicated a translation made by M™ W. B. Hodgson, of a Prayer written in Arabic characters, by Prince Abduhl Rabbahman [sic], and represented by him to be a copy of the Lord’s Prayer, now in the Society’s Col- lection, from which it appeared, that the Prayer in question is the Tatihat [sic] or Introductionary Chapter of the © Koran.” Walter R. Johnson’s request to borrow for the use of the South Sea Exploring Expedition, Pierson’s Astronomy, Ren- nels on Currents, and Ferusac’s Cephalopodes, was granted. Death of Carlo Botta was announced by Dr. Bache. Death of Dr. John Lewis Tyarks was announced. Fusing Platinum: “ D*. Hare mentioned that by the aid | of his improved [hydrostatic] Blow-pipe. .. . he had suc- ceeded in fusing platinum in masses of 10 & 13 ounces avoirdupois,” and exhibited a 2 lb. specimen. “M*. Espy mentioned that he was satisfied from informa- tion which he had received, that rains are occasionally pro- duced by the fires of large cities, & that rains are common in London & some other cities of England, while the adjacent country remains dry.” ‘ D" Hare made some observations confirming & explaining the phenomena referred to by M™ Espy.” 4 1837. Oct. 20. (Present, 37. DuPonceau in the Chair.) Donations of books from three societies and six persons, Committee on Maxwell’s paper reported against its publi- cation. Nomination No. 26 was read. November. 708 1837. Taylor’s Memoirs: Dr. Hare described the “ difficulties experienced by American Scientific Men in making known their Scientific Papers in Europe,” and recommended, as a vehicle, Richard Taylor’s “Collection of Scientific foreign memoirs,” published in Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, Lon- don. Dr. Patterson exhibited and explained Wheatstone’s Kaleidophone, which makes visible the vibrations of an elastic wire. New members elected: No. 20, 8S. C. Walker, of Philadel- _ phia; No. 22, Josh. Saxton, of Philadelphia; No. 23, W. M. Meredith, of Philadelphia; No. 24 Thos. Dunlap, of Philadelphia; No. 25, Daniel Webster, of Massachusetts. 1837. Nov. 8. (Present, 20. DuPonceau in the Chair; Walker introduced.) Donations from three societies and five persons. Nominations Nos. 27, 28, 29 were read. Kingsbury’s Mexican Antiquities: Mr. Vaughan’s request for authority to purchase one of the unsold copies (probably to be exposed for sale on account of the death of Lord Kingsbury), was referred to the Library Committee with power to take order. 1837. Nov. 17. (Present, 22, DuPonceau in the Chair Saxton introduced.) Rev. W. Jenks’ letter of thanks for membership read. Donations of books from four societies and six persons; for the Cabinet, from three persons. The President gave March 9, 1836, as the date of the death of Mr. Tracy, whose death had been announced pre- viously. Library Committee; Geo. Campbell appointed, vice Dr. Pickering, resigned. Ancuives: Secretaries were “instructed to cause the Records & Documents, connected with the History & Trans- December, 709 ; 1837. actions of the Society, to be properly arranged & bound, &.... to provide suitable cases for their preservation.” re 1837. Dec.1. (Present, 25. DuPonceau in the Chair; Patterson, Chapman, Kane, Lea, Hays, Vaughan; Col. Bid- dle, Vethake, Nicklin, Ord, T. Biddle, Condie, I. D. Rogers, Harris, Espy, McIlvaine, Bancker, Fisher, Saxton, _ Jos. Henry, Campbell, Dunglison, Seybert, Emerson.) Webster’s and Dunlap’s letters of thanks, read. Donations of books from Carey, Milne, the London Medi- cal Society, and several numbers of the London Magazine Natural History in exchange for Transactions American Philosophical Society. Publication Committee reported the completion and pub- lication (during the past year) of Vol. V (twenty-eight arti- cles, 498 pages and 24 plates); and the printing of a part of Vol. VI (Lea’s Shells: 23 colored plates). Balance in hands of the Committee’s Treasurer, Dec. 3, 1834.... $464 13 Received from Magellanic Publication Fund.......... $1410 50 RAPS GOGTORTIAUION iaise'sces.s cans besinbains sph vase bane 250 00 Bubseriptions and salen’ six... vio 005s «sins cpe ca gilcne shis 756 12 $2416 62 TG he accounted for. ss vans csccccecceswcccvenebdecosencvevass $2880 75 Mxpended: for Vol. V .s swan ka ce osSags veces cetavgebeanvonneaes 1943 12 On Daud to pay fot Vols: Vins cies co edets cadidg Med gucecones $937 63 Number of subscribers, 105; of Exchanges, 62; ot copies sold, about 30; total 197 sold. Copies of New Series on hand: Vol. I, 218; IL, 268; III, 229; IV, 236; V, 286. Old Series, out of print. Amount due and unpaid for Vols. Ill, IV, V,... $207.25. “An enquiry into the relation existing between light, colour & shadow, containing illustrations adverse to the | Newtonian Doctrines,” by Dr. J. P. Emmett, University of Virginia, was referred to Patterson, Henry and Vethake. Nomination No. 30 was read. Décember.. ae 710 : / 1887. 1837. Dec. 15. (Present,27. DuPonceau in the Chair ; Meredith introduced.) Donations of books from eight sources ; for the Cabinet, from Chief Justice Gibson. Committee of Finance reported the Treasurer’s accounts, and balance in bank to the credit of Treasurer, $835.39. Annual appropriations: For Hall, $150; Biuding books, $150; Journals, $200; Current expenses, $250. The death of Dr. Physick being announced, the following Resolutions, proposed by Dr. Chapman, were adopted : ** Resolved, That the Society, sharing in the sensibility of this whole community, are deeply impressed by the loss it has sustained in the death of its distinguished Member, Philip Syng Physick, M.D., not less beloved for the purity of his private Virtues, than celebrated on account _ of his eminent public services, which, while they raised the reputation of his Profession, added illustration to the Character of his Country. ** Resolved, That as a manifestation of their sorrow on the occasion and of respect for his memory, the members of the Seciety, will wear the usual badge of Mourning on the left Arm for thirty days. ** Resolwed, That they will collectively attend his Funeral, assembling on the day of it in this Hall, and thence to proceed to his late dwelling. ** Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing Resolutions, with a letter of condolence from the President of the Society, be transmitted to his Family.” Dr. Horner was appointed to prepare an obituary notice. Townsend’s Collections: Mr. Ord having announced Mr. J. K. Townsend’s return from the West, referred to the sub- scription raised by members of the Society in aid of his en- terprise, “on condition that half of the collections after re- serving duplicates for himself, should be presented to the Society.” Ord, Peale, Patterson were appointed a Commit- tee on the subject. . Nomination No. 81 was read. Dr. Hays expressed his opinion that Mr. Owen’s recent dissections of the Vullur auro, and discovery of the exten- sion of its olfactory nerves, proved “ the correctness of the formerly generally received opinion of the extraordinary powers of smell of the Vultur auro,” January. : 71 1 1838. ““M* Saxton exhibited an lectro-magnetic machine for throwing the spark from a battery of a single pair of plates on the construction devised by Prof. Daniel.” ~ 1838. Jan’y 5. [Here commences the first number of the first volume of the heretofore printed “ Proceedings.” | 712 ERRATA. Page 22, line 27, for mayor read major. _ Page 75, line 1, for latter read letter. © Page 98, line 15, for postage a letter read postage on a letter. Page 102, line 18, for Patrons read Patron. Page 164, line 6, for Pleasant’s read Pleasants. Page 171, line 26, for sciencis read sciences. Page 264, line 4 (from bottom) for committee read commu- nication. Page 283, Curators “ cause to (be) made.” Page 512, line 8 trom top for engraved read engrossed. _ Page 553, line 8 from bottom, for Humbel read Hembel. I. INDEx oF SUBJECTS. As Abbot offers to,collect curiosities, .......+-e-+++6: o's “A,B. 0: She ae HER cg pellet breve Bea la oa w wiel epee 5 aie bpolieKeh is kak het ok Wie SI at a ee ak a oe AMOTCTOMDIe TON MOd ii 4s, soca cetele © be win jetere wi0 0 3s Abert; Col,,on mocking Birds. c: 6s: wee a eles Oo ee aaa Abrahamson, letter from, ........+.se-. Sraaite bese” at ede. Bee te ieee Abscess of lungs relieved by Bristol waters. ......0660252+ 508. 65 Absence of Governor Penn... 6.5.68 8 ee ee bee ee octet halle 73 Absentee Councillors not to be re-elected. ......-4022 200 ... aa Abstract of Canal papers to be printed. .... 1.0 ee eee ee eee 59 Abstract of Cooke’s last voyage. ..... nr arate atm wt eels anelexe 98 ER US Gb bro) et DR ae br ae a a ep Re A a eh diene be were Ce cwta were te - 262 a ONE I FRI GU CONIC WR eso a.'S" & Sal osc oop Hees alee le a hesentte wien Academy Natural Sciences desires to come in the Society’s “Hall, wie ete 522 request refused. ...... SE ay eee br 523 Academy Natural Saiences receives onats ofmammothbones..... 618 of Fine Arts invites Society toannual oration, ....... Academie des Inscriptions, memoires presented. ........ Academicus.. ... 6s ee ele ee ee gee APR iets woe ee wes hie beh eB, OF Acarius on Lichens beaght,’: Drten A'mlest Aig! hia are) eight tee 6 ah ee ty ea 381 Accession or loss of strength in steel springs from ‘weather... .. wih sntk 108 Account of Aurora Borealis. ..... Sais gh Sika rela Se a wae Poe . + 32, 79 of the Bursted Hill in North Caroline: . A aT Or rer ey oar - 206 of the comet by Rittenhouse ...... CPRie ack eae fal eck : 58 ofthe comet by Stanhope. ....... OPE Pen ie OL ete Eryn 58 _. of the epidemic in Barbados. ......<60-+s200088 AY tee Oe 73 - of Herschell’s telescope... ....... a ee at a We ee 153 BF Give TIGR OOR NET Fons So SS Se ve eo BASE DSS ARI Waa 69 ofa lunar eclipse......... ein tae Bis ie Sy PCR ety eb 8. eats 87 of the torpedo or electrical eel... ... He ee a RC RO ee ee 76 OS WeRG PAGO: 3 s0.6 i ivtae cate lesb. 8 (60 tee Dies, bia ak we epee 29 of the works of,the literati... .... greg: foun ge Me ern De wre acd 83 Accounts of Mr. Bradford 6) ones, yee bw tee ooh ae ay wale Shia te aha Tan Sn for building the observatory to be examined... .......0062e8+% 45 of books presented. ..... Si. al. reset bo eNa, WLS ib Atasee®? ge) ei eer b ok ie) 90 OLMOOUIDG ose i080 0) ae 0) dp eN eee Cee ae ee ak wk. BE ofcanal survey........ oho ee Nd Sell eee im BTW we alee Os lew 52 of Dawkins ordered paid. ....... Pe ne i ee ee 62 Of De Haven ' to We: aks elas) ie 6 a a wt See oe ee eo ADD of Rediger tobe paid. ........ PU EOE an pen eens owe 1S of Isabella Hunt to be paid. 2... ee ee ee ee eee ar 95 mo Lickin, Serpe ac apie et a rit) eae aber eel é oie ws 6L of Pearson... . ee hove Peels ERs Oe ee arte rer ere 63 of Strettel to be paid . UA ae ee NEGA eg re Cry Whee peer 55 for recording deed. ..__ PCM th he YP rr Se ee ¥ 155 Ofsates Of Transactions i106 sca e eee ol awa ee Eh 8S 84. cat eae ofannual election ordered... .. 6.6666 of Curators to be continued... ... 6. ees of sale of Transactions ordered . of communications and presents. © 6 Wib ore see ordered of plan for encouraging paper manufacture. .... of meetings ordered, . . pb a) vite ordered of the award of the Magellanic Premium . Sor Fetern Of DOOKS .- 0.0.0 0.0 6.0 ob.) 0, 0b, sae tine Advance of annual payments to be procured from the members . Aerial voyages, paper on, . oss cee reer ewe e ewer eeens Affairs of the Society to be looked ‘into. ae eee ep boete ln ave African Church, address by Dr. Magaw, in the,....... 714 f PAGE. _ Accounts of Dr. Smith referred, and ordered paid............... 61 of Sam. Taylor ordered to be paid. .......... Pat Star eeaeeae aaa 81 of subscriptions produced... . SR Se To a ae ATO eT eae Ot WTGOSUSCY, 6 56555 Fs) obo bw ae be hee a atalhe Wale te le teal kit lara ree ete 87 OF-W elisa & Kateinn oo ie! oie ee oo sw im ne oe er RLS SP os tin Lao ta of peter aan aes SERUMENBOE gs dalle s)ericiget es. eet cephansen SEI a pe ee oe tS | Act of Incorporation: Platts Tiled 4p oo Foes oobi a Fee eer aos! BORE eee Set ne a ee PRGRG FS cain cote eb pel cepa Sine Rees aly. ve ere 6 a ape cenehee ek On GUMTORBOM 14. fe sey Tata in ligne. Augie eae Lane Jedeie eh el a ndakie cose iy eee AAKOM LOK 9 sie: Ae. SENN, 8g SU rae SDS Woes, S sate teenie Le ou eee BUPPlSMENE COM) obi) 6 aioe kk ekg, Se spol ells weet me See te Tea eee a ee changes desirable 37 ioe ose as eas) «Me tattake ote ce ole 6.0 el elle,» wie eae ete Adams, J. Q., bust of, presented . grrm es TR ta ees bila k cnvad eval. w we 10) 0) pa wae aay ee Adame: Sant letter from, 3.55.) erks ee) gia eee ab eke ee te Pyepcreerar sy |!) ber bb § err cet Comeenia) Guat ee ea aaNet ta . 821, 431 Addition to Building Committee........ EAGAN peter Pa tae - 150, 154, 171 Additional laws and regulations. ......26..6-. Ae $:\ wihal ak oe cane ‘observations on wool-bearing animals... .....56-eeee-e+eeee+ 22! MGUMDOrwH RATOSA OM is’ 529-47 io Slee Meee eine: wleliy;- digi pa oot ae ene & 7 Adelung, donation from. ........... ict Melted Mae iy" SERENE GE - ors 80 Ceo ciel eo. wip Oy. «26 U Eyer Teh a a (OPI, eine hag uaa ee Adjudication of the Magellanic Premium to be advertised. . i dine: ea Se See ete kOe: Adoption of letter of thanks...... we nie aie he.'7o SolRys. oineial Salen de eRe 93 of certificate of membership... ........e.-, ; “92, lL UIP OUB is ok aS a akolin: ode 80 ele nelco us are a) eusaeitersl eae vide also Oration tothe Assembly. ... 2.26.2 ees (eco airs lela emehs oy Jute rent 19 draft of, reported..... iy ee Pekar eee eee ha 19 OTOOTOOE 6.16 helene Feo py ecalet a) ek 610) 606! bs oe pay de Naka os hae Smee tlie w 29 read. Peel FON SSO ee aah BATS Ala ot oe Bc Me RL PRON) BOL eye om ee ee 80 presented ote lee ts Tyee eae PPAR ty ty oe reel ep Ree a ee 81, 58, 76 td the Assembly to be published . Be eee eeid: aie: ete hee cae ke ette te ke 88 presented to Governor Richard Penn...... ‘ Sia a POR a 67 of the Society to the President of Pontisyivania to be published , ae i | delivered, EGP MME RE PGP LIGNE Ree ee RET oval tae ghee £5 Wir, PBR oe Rock ROE Uk dae Vas ole Neils cecind Sakoe GLCHaHKs to ister Nuss 6 .n-5.07 5, oo. Seti d re Sealed eee ye Cais congratulatory to Dr. Priestley . 1... 0 ewe ww ee eee es 223 to General Washington's. so nies devs coca Otde Washington: TE BURR OCG ok ooo! & olres otebe Fie pe iel pier ig els Wey wh auld tac ehe orettah eee On ea Admission fee of $10 optional with non-resident members. ........ 886 PODS TOWOTOG icin Fe. nce Web sale wt nie el Saal pubhw.e sa tee Bho thd wt bd alten aie A drain, Prof: H,, DADS DH. 'so\e:e re 18, & 0) 6) Bowe Lo) tee le ONO ohh ec atipale ns OOOOTE Advertisement for O1AYS. . «oo cc 6:6 welsie 6 oe oe 0 ee 6 8.6 8 6 le lle 44 BOP TAATIO 6 oe ose On ai-0 19 o Ob 6) aiip phin bye eles Cake tee. Pepe eee 80 » + « + A7, 60, 69 see ee 54 o's. wiie 64 ra ar eee ot, OT ee a ae 118 +o « « 156, 230 owe ae 26h PaRer ty oyouy f cowee 188 9 Jane een 94 ah Oe. 10 225 i a “Pa! 4 - on - i ae, ] PS } %, ; > \ a »/ PAGE Agreement with Dilley rescinded...... ‘ patna Nie aes a 151 Agricultural Soclety to use the room leased ‘to the College of “papeyeth 875 Gepires S) Bcellets i's ocelvcalie 3 4;.8 epee whe cea Mdeieipis tes # se . SOD leases room from the A. P.S. for $100. ......-..2022¢4+-+e224 481 Godaes: CO IReCGES Baers eee a ee Ne ae eye ae eta ee Ho die es 0k) Oe Agriculture, hittte to fmprove. <5 soos a vel iarass vk bie eee) bre ew ece te, Oe Aid to be asked from the Assembly...... since 0 PR aceemiecee eid ele de 76 Aiken to be applied to, to print Transactions, .......+++ee+e4+. 1382 PIOPOSAL BOSEDLOE. 6 ois oa ea Wh oboe See tb ey ole. a 0th Ve Co Maa oho ipl ales fog ee reports progress on Vol, II Transactions. .......2+.2++.-+++-+-+-+ 148 to send Vol. II Transactions to London for sale. ...........++ 146 ith at oN Tig ERE ak a BM Se sto 0! nF money refunded to... 2.2 6. 226s ae ee ee Oe os 152 NOUR TRONS ae cate ae aoe ce: lb. wre tale So ee aT er Ds ag ve desires to publish Vol. III Transactions. oiviGie aréisy ee wit era proposals for Vol. III accepted. . arate Abele. Wel ale deeettexel od ic REPL MEGON Ys in cat Stating spake ORK: eles fia ae heh Ow es, ee ete 203 writes about Vol. III Transactions. .....+.ccecere ce eee -. 313 ROCOUNIS LO VE BOCCOG. tise ech pwns See els 6. FS cetees errs ee bee | « Aitken, Jane proposes to print Vols. I, II, III Transactions... ... . fia - « . 287, 304 MBMEIIDI ES he ek a eae as Sc etal ial ok Shreya he Ue a ate har ecole ia Ue gc-e eck! Oe AnMereon, Dr; Feds PAPEN OME «Elo a cee sa. oc senha Meer elg ate ecace, © 1p ote, ONO Andrada, letter frome 0). shee oo les, 88 he Ai ae Rak ae a eee bp ee MNOMIOROOVEY: iis ote ais tb) oA Ris Pe. a cae kg coreg ohae: al GUcaant een en pee evel: Ow Angina Suffocativa, paperon...... rake finn sehen ives» Blesale cate bile 60 Angle for the sails ofa wind-mill.. 5... 6 c's 0 0 ee eels © bn oe wo wAld, 418 Animal, amphibious, from Baltimore Co., Md... ... 2.2200 eee eee 87 discovered in New Jersey........--. Ss! dale Nwhgcomt ra NIAh sy emer ucla ont air: ae BOLLGR See bya cee eae a) an wake a joliw eo Lg Bb eta al feria Cee kee eee ee DOME cok akon eis) sr ateux wae Sad sre Se eto eal elk i 4 LS ena Ipaoenitum Sey Me Mae ge ae eNO Ra ay Ee oN Se ; €: jhe a hip eg By Annam, Mr,, letter on the tides is the Bay of Wundy: A rise ee ta ra Annnsl daew AEG is Se tee! er hals as SURES a4 ie’ SAPO eh ete, ae ee imeneaned icc kak ite tke Sib Ry igthe eit BMG ehal eile Re NSN Sarna way diminished , iON el aber al auieaiid a avacrwup betes eiiae cen aaa raised to $5. . a ioral bie ae tg coe yg th oh SUA ERY 3 . 467, 468 Annual election to be advertised. SEY Ey Pa Rees o: aha Sane 47 publication ordered of conditions of Magellanic Premium. ....... ‘198 publication of Transactions recommended... .....+++. e464 228 @LGOGIOI is cies tee ar bie 112, 114 Tad WOME OO cist nae opie a oo pe oh wap te WAL «Wm Alta het hia ES as ais Se eae ee delivered by Rev. Sam. Smith. ae Pes atk sake at's a - Arango, Sr., takes Transactions to Lisbon... .. 2.2.02. e eee ee eee 809 Arbo, John, letter and present of. bbl ee ney SAAB EONS A eT 8 Tesh cal (esate Sate ce 64 Archbishop of Sweden, letter from... . 0s cee cee ee ceecesence 200 Archives of the Society to be arranged... . 2c we ele ewe nee ee eee TO Arch'Street lot offered by Hopkinson). i). 6 ofc. ss etale oe 0 ele hale oO) oaeOae - rented by Rittenhouse... . + see eee eee eee ee eee eee 125 MOUSER DUT ONE 28 cy eye ie ee oS Ups pe te Late ayer aaryh ae 4s te. GOSPEL ek ee oc oe eele Ca Oh ae ae WG eee wees te EEN MORES PONT a a A ee eee rh eee Archer, Dr. J., letter from relative toanamphibiousanimal........ 87 ‘Arctotoys, head 0f Mp herh, ile 3p 1a Ye a Ee Rene: Wis ity ee Ares around Sodiety, hall paid for .\o.5 oie. k ese eles es be oie ereg viele) AMO AEE TIES OP OMORROML gaa! ep fate 0ialo eibiis Unig te ve. Wom ehe lcs fade einet en Ot tk NOME to be-grown'at Bartram’s gardon,, ..2 . os ic es cee ewe eels e 0 aee PRONG DATITOG) OU LOC 5 5 yao ate a 8 both 20 ead ec aye ieee ale te he jeu Sel etree gene improvement of. Pog be pe OTS Pol sila je ee Satie MENG Sata cold | ay ahtegelbNelies te meLEn Argillaceous limestone from the Eerie Canal 5.6: kde %. sats ew etal eienls Saw Arithmetic, alphabet of. .... Pre Ait Rite OM CO eee Arkansas; Natural History: Of... ois sie cee 0.6 eth bee a ose wmere bie eH ee Amdt, Tno., ANGE PetrifAGtiOns 6) ise, oe oie een va). 0 he dire ch olay © Belle! aba tee Arrearages to be paid...... Fist p seldete face. chve, our ce cal We ale Mec aliales Pers Tee can besued for....... Shite kh attains tea 1a bet oct tol Tapmalnad i lalaeen Senet ne for three years deprive ofmembership . Sr a Sa re at Mer oe ie ee Arsenic, testafor...... Pe RH, eee he I ee ee eth ce ASCO mals iee a, rasy fe has: cob weve (aun orate La ob fb helset eb lin: Flee ee anit ee Arthand, dissertation Fi is oie sé ak ne etl abwie a oh entiwnm Ose) bel bean ee Artificial horizon presented ......0e+ee0-% 9 ve (ew as wi ila ete ee) tea Articles of Natural History from the Western Territory . TAPER oe he ie ee of union agreed on by the two Societies. .... . ore 0 0:8) ohe) e's 21 Artillery, spontaneous explosion of.......+ 5.608880 e 0 0 ee» + M07, 408 Asbestos writing paper, ... + ccevres sre neovnvvcevenederner 68 WA BIO O65 60s ica -a a » ible aa Abiie SACs wtb teal a: h7aenal ohare tage ae 20 Aacension Isle, minerals and lava from... 666 6 ee ee ew ww # MOM, 406 MSIBSIG DIANE PreseNteds: .)...'s.c eee 0.040 10, d 050.6 8 eres ® elepels cee 0) Meee deposited with Mr.Hamilton.:.....00cc0c00eeres sees aah” Asiatic Society, acknowledgment from, ......0088+8808800808 846 Asphaltos presented by Mr, Bainbridge, .. 6. ee et ee ee ee es 81 AMPDYR ee ee ewe eee eee eee B81 Assets Of the Bilk Boolety. 6 1s wc cc wen ee ewe eye 6b ewe he 7 Aedes | aguas ee + yy re) ait i nme ‘ *, Aas RCH EO : ‘ PAGE. sp avshed ot deemphasis ee cee ahed lh Ds 8 Sel el hentia ee Me Petitioned Tor ai land eran vi ses el ce hed tase ereuareleh Pew +b 0, aie 12 OM, 18 FOP PUIOR 168 dite vein ety le Sole bale OP Pe MeN ty a er ee WLAN CHMONSH: ict sa oe a hale Pood lade in aan eel cl aba valtagel eg «elas oe -dey Lae BOGS ose el er eh atral ae Fees ohare RLY Oa Re Oe ey ee Ieee 2 ‘ petitioned for two lots in State House yard. PAY fe ei ie eee 5 TR b| votes money for Transit observations. ...-..cseeeeec eee eeee 19 Transit observations to be laid before the. ........+++ee8. 57 thanked for Gases 005). 5) os ae oh sire le Leo a br be S20) aha) We 19 Act of, prevents Masonic occupation of the Society’s Hall. ry Ce Lae | to be petitioned to erect an observatory. .... ep eS 0 wits S28 * 96 presented with the Transactions (Vol.I)........2.ee02282e08 63 “ Letter fromss eis es ee nite thcE ee we oles ee kh: «Tele: ee ieee lg atm ete te 89 RPANTH WEG Ol LOTEECODS oa arte hehe aul e wor aka stp 6 ete ai aiteneree 89 money to purchasea telescope. . .*.. se see ete e eee see © §681D BLOOUR a eee Kamer eaten wher ale anelet ete tae! Haale! ey te nee rete pat ae he nee WRBLOTIO GON RU CLONE ely: iSielietinlic tel cg tekesre Ne: overs e: we? be ele etewe teen ee eee Astronomical PApeOrM, « tsi 6)<) is: oe leave a ba’ e's We 6 0 we ep eee es COL, B08 DY GORORTBER are tiie al danarg fete “alts at Wc arha aty tical wl a el So ake 874, 375, 408, 411 , WOH IGONG ss & erate: bie a) euee oe el eer es on Ras oe te we 801, 330 338, 341, 378 FAGIMIIE erie ie te Abirashe 108% 6 teure. te ah Viaka ara bk eens Paar Re serene 70 RMN ce icles GEES aka AA ie hick eRe eho be or eh ep ue ahaa 104 DERI ROM ater a: als wb e's 8'.% bNerlal'auip! wie of aot wietie gis at's cuatahe 188 ERC IORM ca UAV a et Cai" k oN eek is ected ella Cee ard Ole 0 laces 188 ~ observations to be collected . ail er nla Laer gh bit a Spi wites otal ana py ke. wuss ne Astronomy, the study of, to be promoted Ne Shi all tata ute oie eet Oe Athenseum desires to lease Society’s rooms, but fails to obtain them, +” 5 eae oe GUNMINGE TONGE Ns ie oes OLE CO Oe a aia) wim leek ty: slay pkey aoe proposes to rent rooms from the Society. ........+202 e+e 499 POO TOOMEG BG s.e sk ae Malti etena is, ab hae G-elava bh wieees oe desires to take down the partition between their TOONS. 0.0 Goa Sv a ORE MATING a) oad clean vete hake hava aiata an eke arabs sae sie at eh acere ree TRON ETRE OTION Ge 6? ls! wera s! ar beck eee Os Mk Bide ie abe ora be 586 iéaseto' the, about to expire oie sik ele eb ey a wee es cs ee BS BOUOWC cial a a Ga ati Raha’ ONE ge eh SS Mae bre te. trae DU Wad te a ak ele te OO POUT POE OOL aia tais.0'%s sand Ara be REL ra eee, oe a tay, See ae ee te ee 587 . project of one Hall for the Societies and Libraries, ‘he. in Philadel- WUC ee wd fetes eases cas Ole ee hal Beanie at el akscetpMerie. Fle ee eue ore aie ae Atmospheric electricity, letter on. ..... wis aeles bends ohne ae OE 7 rok as 81 spice Sacer en in dia pe We Eat eb LO Che et eines 57 CATE asa a ee cetlgce. ban baal ATO OMEN a cat arte RES Ag ks ae ry de 57 Auditing Committee... . .36, 70, 7, 91, 156, 167, 130, 185, 186, 21 1, 217, 228, 236, 252, 253 265, 331,450, 451, 459, 468, 484, 492, 498, 506, 515, 523, 534, 547, 678, 710 Audubon discovers new Ibis... . SP slip (atom eltan eh edw aba e tee a: alee eter a ete 623 ATTOTR: HOLCRHI Gi 6 5) oi ely ats wae ee a tes 0 0 Sete ac ae, e Teo) ae eee, ele disturbances of the noodle 2... eee Sw i ele ee ee wee! eae les 641, 690 Austin, D., letter from. ...:.... WO Rae ae etce! ewe She ST a a ee PEORUET FAB DADON AT! 85:16. 165 2 aI Roa ore 8 abies sl rie ea Talore veils . . - 458, 465, 486 Auntographs of the: Committeed....5 0 cis coats wresd lac eneie tp ee ere! 90 ANS, minerals and Shells from 6) 5 6 etl Wh ek eel aisle Mia we Be le Be ~ 404 Awardofprizes....... Shela, wos Dla. Cae AMR Ar eae Oe ets le Dela ee kr pe ae of Magellanic Premiums. Fee ih step a eae eee al tb othe, eg ss Letty eee: Asam, ordrig-otang fom... e o.e) i.e - 5 wid eee Saree lahore be oly 0 ee O06 MATAR) DADOL ALG: 55-0055 W600 0s ci br pT ease eR mea? bial dae ak 8! e alee e608 Azure iron from Monmouth. Co. Nodes .-sei Sw elecle wc lete gp warce 408 720 B. Manne, Alt). WILE the: MINULEB ota 401 A A als See | SA te inquiries about American improvements in steam engines . i ed6i yaa PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. Xlvi. PRINTED OCTOBER 28, 1884. bee RSS Ce Reece Baton Rouge .. Battery, galvanic, of Hare........ BISST, CMEC... oo os: aah, S20, owe) ee es wilere ls. 6's: ©. bles Soe les ya: | Pe tc FROME ta |e Beaseley withdraws paper on the Baconian philosophy. ..... Beaufoy, Henry, thanked . . e 722 PAGK, oe \eue Ipcet’) eile Ue tal wDeck ale wooee 400 ewer e cece sens 808 Beaumont’s experimentson digestion. ...... Beauvue, de P., paper on Cryptogamia,...... Beauvois discovers a new animal in New Jersey . letter of .. PADSLS DY vip. ees eer a ele osc be ahaee Beaver of North America, facts relative to the. paper onthe... Becquerel’s method of reducing silver ore. Becson spelled Beeson........ Bed, model of asick....... Bedford Springs, letter. onthe.... Bee stings cause death. ..... Beehive Insect: s3<)\siwiele: 10's Aes Belknap, letter on Aurora Borealis . JOUCGE OF vee ei ote Bok es a Leek hae Bell fused by lightning. ...... Bell, Robert, waits on the Society. . . Belleville, Ohio, Indian relics found at. Bellows todriveamill.... Benches, &c., ordered, ....«.2se-s Bene seed, on cutting and gathering. Bequest .....: seo cceeee of Dr. Woodhouse,..... of Mrs. Rittenhouse .... OFT. BUA sree. as sas of Isaiah Thomas,..... of Wm. Tilghman...... Berber language . .... + + 0s «<*> girdle and books deposited r Berlin Academy’s prizes. .... memoirs presented..... Berry seed oll. «i. s.+.0:0 e 80 6 equal to Florence oll... . to be experimented with. . Berzelius, donation from .... Bezoars presented, .....26-. Biddle, Clem. C., to draw up the bond and mortgage to Franklin, . . . . . . . . “ee © © © © eo we ee wee e Bauman, Major, plan of the siege of Yorktown. ......22..-.-+2eee2- 619 © Bayle’s dictionary deposited ..... paid for deed 050,'C..8 bie Sy: 6561648 Ohne e OP Oc Biddle, h oF deposit by. O82 6 8°60 8.822 Oe ee Biddle, N., to deliver eulogium on Jefferson. . delivers the same, . BEAUROG 05-0 0 vce 0 0 8.6 8 006 Biddle, Owen, observations by ..... accounttobe paid.,..... returns firat Vol. Society's minutes, , delivers annual oration.,..... thanked... 2c see. Bigsby, Dr., letter from, .. . 2:0 & Ore" 92 68> ere Pe rae aie Ga) GN ace ial ener Ur ek ae WES APR uy 71 ofa. ote 486 NPN Sais Ag Ney caer eee OC LOL PEE se TAY i Bie ca ak Woke meets 631 Fate Sr elec hh were I Rieke 8) 8) sh e\e 50 aby BOGy 200, AAD Ose ee RP aT arenes ee oe ate eee She: la ig Sea phone ia the oo ec « « 487, 488, 489 a ee ele stele “ Pears vale fe FN yg Pe A eae pe eee Pathe TEEPE et ee y's 79 aa rs FEY ee at Ye CERRY NUT Lat | coeeeeseces + Vide also legacy, &c. RO Oe eC TONE WT RC eqs at ie Cae eae eae élb ec elace tenets 570 ee eee eee eee « « O20, 52l, 550, 582, 588, 596 6.2 eV Taare ee ttt aces a 46.8 “B82, 10' 0 . C.F 8. C2 2 i 6.47 ee 583 ©, &) 6. -8..3- 2.0) 8 *O-O-d . e 2 6.6 0°O a we 89 ees Be Wel Se OF ad POS ote 'e 6 lee eis) aceclpe ech ames ae Se becom ve ele, 0, 8 oe rh wire te ig tO eae MAN RE MOET Y Oh et ere Ri hl o-2-. 6 2 -@\8.6 6 26.4; 8: 7670/05 e. Olean 85 MEO eh biel hn are ye Pree he ek © 00) 86 Fite €. 6 “w! eee 40) eee lil © 6.6 08 oe eb 4 0 0.9.4 0.4 81 pOly OR 723 Big Bone Lick, heads from, presented Bilious fevers, essay on. ......ee-. Bill for candles s.4) 6h 6024 -we. e800 n ink and blank book ....,.. LO? ROOKGGHO). <4. oon) oie eo steele Nevel’s copperplate ....... for printing Owen BiddJe’s oratio for area around Society’s Hall. for brickia Ving. sis'eiece* 46 ms for DOOKCASEB*. & iss) 2 ec ee 3 for twelve reams of paper. .... of Michael Cirbet. . ...-.-2 ss . i} . . . . . for scantling and paving ........ for laying the floor .......«e-s for engraving (H. Dawkins), paid. . Bilis MrOSENLOR see cetera: aa ehe alee 6 Bills of mortality in Philadelphia ... Billings, Capt. Wm.,journalof..... Binding of pamphlets ordered ...... Binney, Horace, acknowledges election Binns borrows portrait of Washington Binomial theorem, new demonstration of. Biographical sketches of deceased members to be preserved ee BIOL BUDOE, OSs 450 a te tkts 4, 8. eh ee ee TOUCOr TYOM, ci ee. we 0,8 ea ee oe Birch, W. Y., tobe paid ... cee Birds charmed by snakes ...... TOUTING GU. ane) ose bk aoe Birth, preternatural, near Bristol. . SIOOR GLANIUING bib cae ee oa * wk ses Bites of snake cured by inoculation with panne tales ahithe PCG .OF @ TALUORTAKO. oi. )'s 44. 6 oat el maken eal alee es Black, Dr., letter from . . Black alder seed.\. ... e060 5 ere cee oh’ whee (ete s grape, American wine from, withoutsugar ....... lead points on lightning rods put upon Society’s Hall . essay on, crowned ........ vomit, analysis of by Dr. Cathrell Blagden, C.,letterfrom ...... Blanch, Jno., offers a model of ship’ ~ pump for Society’s premium PANS Blanchet, F., MPOAGI OR 6i).6 6 ceca ce wee Blank bookand billfor ......... pages in the minutes. ....... Blasting by galvanism.......... Bleaching, new process of.......+. Blind, education of ce cos se elk 6 esd Blood, vermilion color Gf iG ie sce as Bloomfield, Jos. E., deposits Peruvian relies. one Blue iron earth of New Jersey... .....-. Blue Mountain, measurementof.... Board of Health to receive Guyton Morveau’s disinfecting apparatus. . Boardley, J. B., papera by .. 0. ee wee NOGhOE TRG oF ss 3s an. wince ae le sa ees GOHSUON TODS & sic chsh ee eiec es Boilerless steam engine ......... Bonaparte, Oo Few tie es ees « eee as Paper by... ese es eeeccees PAGE, hie! 0) 6. @ owiehe a 60 ee 0, ae se © 447 side ala enebahetatst eras . O(a" @ ay 6 8 'O' OO: (So a's *6.° O58 @ ° 300 ape bekile etky ww aoe! bia te hare tees eae - 239 $6 aig Rie ww wile le etal Sheleateletal tak @are sey & 00S) eel eee Ol ane erate 79 coe ee se eeee | 22, 98, 99, 475, 581, 598 Sipe) etal elastase eleie sere nieve 618 ee ame ia nel ea a eis etater nels ie SeleiatelMigtidwieratecs ese «is ee OBL SR Tk eee ee ae 387 ey nL Finger Oy, OS eee Siew eles: e - 463 Ld a a =. «2 ee 6 8 8 8! & oe 8"6 80 - 397 Ed oP allat wi pl's: a1 0) a ates: «100, 123 aia intel ateere. <\'s\ ate at), aoe Gas ereieteie s elec +s ee 0 ee 155 oe ee a ee ie etece s)s O08, 50m Rice Mls? ore ee: 61s es: s 581 ese ehstels «9 sie! s - - . 582, 583 724 PAGE, Hom, Dies papers bY... . . eo oo 56s eee aide, Cate wie et eet at ee ee ae melivors annual Oration... o/s) 6.s)0' ss: oS ee ake et Buea] seis pare eae exhibits unusually large human Midney: Qisa eee 6,0) ole eee eeane 114 ENN ah wna: a: oe: 0.5. ah miler een a rasie tae eeteri elt Riana (le ltgcle. soba tis enEay nnn a oe ae Bond and mortgage to be drawn up for Franklin’s money, . Sk Wie ee ae Bond paid off by Vaughan....... aa eee ater Ne oid SARA eigen ie weep Om taken from Treasurer Syng ... 22sec eee eee nee e reves 35 from. Treastrer Coombe 6d. ois) = Siew auerie table 68 ee) es ehecel sivile 64 to be given DY, TROABUTORE 6 6.2 ie ane ie tens eee: Swe le) Sepeoeceamene ene ROTOR, 6 ns oe pata iere Tae le ee eres SUSU ATEN Sah pi ars wee ins eerie Lat aie a aoe from Kentucky Caves sais ys fence sees neta ele eo ale ie o MlecE A Cee oee of the mammoth, lettergon......... Gr Siletens me 1a Re eee eee of the mammoth presented to the Soctety Sale Iwilacls tet et hi a be: Spal & ae ee to be arranged by Peale: oc. eS ras ee a davere cele, srw rhiretai ee ots tee eee found at Woodbury. Ni iiec°8 sic. de nate ere Quacee. 0 ls 6.66 8p eenene kom at Big TACK Ie oe ree a eek Sie ww Pn hen OTe tes a Ni tee. ec mite cov ente eee ae presented by Gen. Wilkinson reportedon...... - fonpll proserved. iss. 5: 6\s-c. ble ew occ > pee . loaned Dr. FROwWiOn . 6.6). e. d6 0a ke) a os Pees Te Gia bach te of the masfodons:.s.se ccc 0% 0 & 0: ane miettiinweke a lee tase “ee ew eee . . . human, found in Brazil ........+.s.e+% Ae eek of the Megalonix to be reprodyced for Dr. De Kay . eee cees tobe drawn by Lesueyr. .. ee cece ccc ee se cee nee on 0 © o Only 588 FEO ASKANSRE ee enlace, 4) 0:0. See eae he Sere. sh) ele te lernN te tiat a: ieee 3 Book for verbal communications .....2-2.ce2s ccc es cee 0 eOl0, 354 for ImOMDOLH HIGNAGULOM oo kyo 5 aka ae data ns O 0, othr Pale eee teria ee eee ordered to register deaths of members, and in which their biogra- PHOS FG So DS SMGAPEG 620 ola Sle wle els wena! (6. ee alain el nla; BaD eT ane for Standing Committees ......... for loans to be provided «. cece eee cece ee eecees eee | O16 for roll and signatures of members... 2... ese ee eie ee eee eo = UOT for donationsto beprocured. . ss pscsccvcvegeceteveese 0 Books, to protect fFOm ‘WOFTS . ce ce eee ee tig tee ee ts ewes 881 TORMOG, ove cc oiovoleiyie ss 0.8 0.nia Js sic eho 6 Gh, OR 04, S08, S05 B42; O72 to be DOUNE i !s: << i xis, oth, 6) Hee ereters bought from Franklin's Library... Sesseqeneevwseeee S00 to be reclaimed from the University... 6.25 eee eee ee ene 824 arranged bY SIZ@ . se eet eee ewe ee hereon gesseneee 28 labels for, ordered. «1s eqgecceecueeencnseveeevagnvesea iO made ofroote and Darks. wc c ees cece weet en wee we ee ate and apparatus tobecatalogned. ..ccceccscrsevnecsesences ae missing fromthe Library .. 6... 6 eee eee eee eee nnee eee 288 presented,accountof. ...ccccccrcecccevrevresevvers 90 received through Franklin, .. 1.0. cs eset ene ee veers eee ee 88 to be suggested by members for purchase. ...++ee+ee+40e¢+ 868 lists of to be reported to the Society 2... cece cer ce ner r veces 88 sont by Franklin. ...ccceerevesesereeerer gs voce OM for the Soclety in Boston, ......666. S'0 76 e70 0:.0..6 10)8,0 ele e 101 Seay Akela ee ne ie ee 254 presented by Adelung..... coe cone sees ngesecsn Se to be removed from the Library. to the adjoining room, oe ws 6 6 as) Oe expense Ofarranging to bepald. ....e66eececrerversgeee S16 qeported hy Bhort. . «sco 0.d:0.0 bee 0.05 6 wie) dP ie etere Waele 544 Dy Vaughan, 2. soc o ee gee bc eee 0008 6 08 08 6 8 0 8 2 ¥ ONO, O80 by Mr. Strickland, . 0:1. oss 200 0 86 bee 8 6 by 6 eles 0 6 ele oee 4&6,, CO DO CATBIOSUEM . wee eg recereevuceenceeeseens a0 bought by Ord for the Society... . . 411, 868, 517, 519, 520, 608, 621, 626, 659, 683, 695, 702, 703 725 PAGE. Bookbinder to deliver Transactions to Mr. Clifford. .......+..2.e8-6 65 CO MAY, TRGIO WM ior a ssbeiieiie tend latatete alien le (ekatalebene Le 6e)6 600 ei 0 © 71 Bookcase ordered, 66's ss 0.6162) pbs eso. 8, oe ep, miele) «40, Bl, 200, 204, 200, SOL 83 TO De PAH fOr cao ae a el Seeete le ieee oem int ee aren Le)e 0.4.4 bon ee AOOKE Tat oi ai at chal cia edaianis ta dee alisunierahe ls lateaeeeaeie ia oleic e ee) ae Boston, MBH OF COPoslted: ois os c/o mw. ole 6. bio. plelalia Blane ace eo e's e =66L GONE ata ca ta ee ea ata toln iin Aare aa ela rater aeimbateteterc isles G10 Botanical garden suggested. ..... 1s sc 0.0 © 0:stbow ws ere se ese oe «464 SOIGIN SOE Gh, oo ces tel ota Teal a eek lorelatace ele eeTa te a a eetee a ine ace | owe SOE PIBNGRN Do ree ah seine et dee ceca alaccves Dlgemiacetaiacaleca, eel). Lae PEIN CH PRSRSN CAG 6 ho sciha ele ie att 8. ee, w/t 2 ee se Ghutal siejece - aee Boudinot, E., letterof.... Boulton, Matthew, medal of. Boundary between United States and Spanish possessions wie 0 we ule Boushe, on the circleand sphere. ....ccoecsscrssevvsce Boussingault; paver Dy... s «co tie 0 0 0 © 6p to 00 0 6 oe tee eee TAO WSCC Oia; DOE Os wo 6 a loeb ese cal 6is0e 0 we ele ee 8 ee 2.0 eee Bowdoin’s address before American Academy Arts and Selences . sila! aicua ell eee . ee © OUUS, Cu ORth O05 6k wn ese ane 8 eee ene eet . . rune tre ce ras Queries ON MAagNStIGM ... .-. caw re twee reser resevesn Bowdoin College, solar observations at. .....-.-+-ee2e2c-2ceece BOW), BS DOW LOR Ol sia ca) 9's 0 ie 10 10] bla esas in we 019-4. a6, a. 8.8 . Boyle, Peter, presents limestone echinus Deiat uta iat als car aise he, aie a) eset at ee STAR RO. 0) .0)s: mee keene 9 \ellele os ee 0 600 0.8.6 2 be . BOWS 8 WOrks CODONIUOG «6 cis «ep laode ata e Sela abe ele eee elece elace Oo Brackenridge, H. M., letter on North American aboriginal tumuli and MICUTIB IOV siicsoc ial x weld Lal oma RR a ee aie Aceh 8 car's a’) eer): ao Bradford to receive Transactions... ..cc-ccerecerscrccecence 71 to obtain the money on the copies sent away of the Transactions WOE GRIG yc 6: oe; 850-0 > 0" BRS bee aUGl abate ee @ fee (o-wiare 02668) «© 74 agrees to print second Vol. Transactions. ........ BOSOUNT AARON TOP... cain ele wale ee te oe ee. elle Lea © tobereported. . we wee cece seer neresecvce POT OTOG aig) aioe vk ae lace 00a) ene ke tare ab ata lgr aris Brasil chrysoberyla.. o¢)s56 0 00 06's eo ere 0 4 0 0 ele 0 PAPO WILY DVONGIRUOL 60864 16 sati6ie 4.00 ele a)-e ae) we cae Bridge, new plan for a wooden ....2..ec2+-++scecee 83 minh « Rt Bradford, Thos , appointed printer to the Society...... varaber at aet ee answer unsatisfactory ..... PT SP OR NE Sees li eR PIES ne Bradford, S. F., thanked. ........-. Sade sie plate tele ia: eae proposes to publish portraits of Indian chiefs . Bie ee eters, esa » Oe Mere hin, LOUL)r THON Ghia see ace, se atic’ 0) Men es aise a ahead tenia et acetate ears foal ee AGRE Gi. TOULEL LPONN io) che see AURAL @ als Caliedal ate Ala nila: aligv ere arneaual eee 526 4% 481 . . . 2 8 se: . . . . . . . . . . * _ — a RRO OP ON Mh wie otiw lee hoe aiis:\0,.0\ce eee tele vaNetk Briggs requests loan of transit instrument. PORISGG as ccrannne arleetal Gia) woe ie alae tat tale alt atinteheiet es al pies Brisbane, Jas., letter on lunar Observations. ...2eecceseecscsece ATistal GCUGLY OGRE: WRCGrG 6 har a. w)oe ache lers at etealalatateyele:s a 20 9 0% British records presented .......++s+e+--6 Saat te . Brodie, C. C., invents a method of repairing ships’ sides ‘under ‘the suites of the water . Seis ats wis wy cea cere wae aan miieja 0 «6 0 0.6.0 0 6 receives extra Magellanic Premium forsame ........... . «542,543 Brown, F.,; presenta antique ewer... iieawieihacciasscabcwccecese. G2 Brown, Jas., replies to the Society’s letter of condolence. ........2+.- 599 COREE SPOR a are aw na Se :te hee Rie eke ne 6 LOR Pepe oer eT DOGLOR TPOIE oe ot Sera cts! ac sha aVai aL cEM ANAT ANAL side ook s a.'e 0 6 6 « = Oleg Oe GREEN ORs Vatinirs) a) Sheth iaiete avs eater a alta a leuais baa eee eae 6 0 8: OD . . . . . g yee 726 subscribed for... .. + + @: © 6 8 8 6 pb 0 bE O10 sn 6/0 +0 Burgsdorf's paper to be offered to the Columbian Magazine, . A PAGE. Brown, Jas., Gilpin to prepare sketch of........-ee.6. 23 oee Be FiPO War, 10., ZOLLOT FFOM ooo Sk oy bo) ow, RPS! weed wo) Sea whe AO RT Ema ete nis eke Brown, Jno. P., deposits Turkish and Arabic books,........2.22e2e. 681 Brown, Dr. Sam., letter from .. 1... ees c ccc c ewer eee ees 40L RADOL. DY. sos aie pra el ei Sle tRess leh sire aye te: &. elie ath Meike: 1eteeie ns omnaan tears borrows lithographic stone... 6.4.&. «ss 6 <0. 0.0) ei wi ete eilelielis: «lec ear MORLIOF 60) (4 stone to be procured for . 2s .. nc 0c tee coe et 8 68 6 ew aie 8 wl eO form of subscription for the... . 5 «0 2 5 es 0 ebie 6 4 0 ioe © be le dou aOk Plan OF 6G, 6 uss 01s ub 0 0 61) w Ores 4.0 6 680 6 eee Veneer ee MON OYE £0, HO POLS MOP. + ie s0 5.5 w Waele ea sal -s $el eye Ty 28S Nhe ena mr ee to be carried on by the Committee on subscriptions . oe ior witpt 9 wads bm £10 presented for, by B.'VaugiUan soci siecle bie e510 piel vwiled bua plete one, for all the Societies, &c.,in Philadelphia. .......++0ee+. 624 BLONES, PAPET ON. . ov 6.0 0 6.0 8 8 + 0% 6 bree 0 6) 0 60 lela ele eben teh (ONO FXO: ths POCOMAAG,. 5: 5.2 Gils coh 0! ol vilp ie. & 4au9 wake abt Biter adel ara 898 DO, Moy POPST DY...» o 0 0.0 0 © 06 010-8 @ bee u. oc8 wb eee wlcetiele bie erret i Oe MAGE TFOM. 12 0 + 0 \e. 0 0:50: 026: 8: 0's Whe! bee ob te ck (hl nk oben tel Oe Bulletin de la Sociétsé Philomathique.....6-.ceee eevee vnvsene ' 682 BUDSGEIPEIOND 0 oo :6'0 v6) eave io 6) ie wie alle Volts te wie latielet-wialivielteine ata Bulletin Universal . 2... «00+ ow 00 00 00 6 0.0.0.6 @ bh i0l8 08) otk OOUy Doe O 8.50 © Lee Te 533 Me, ee 149 TRARROG 5 a 20°) 0.560 2-610 60 0 ace 065d bree y BihUe, 628 aA eee Beit) PAGE, Burrough, Dr.; PAVEr. DY.s is aco oa 67 e0e ese enela Rees hae 6 oe. cia ee cee GR Bareeus; Dr, \obbar-SPOue sc ta) se aha aes ne eae ae ae he aes - 73 BOSE, PSPOr:Dy.+: Oe a gies ohea le eee esa eek wie, ee : on eee eee wer ones eee 577 a te tee 577 cee eee 581 ee - - 600, 616 are ete stese 80 sie se e 4 OUR ea ae +2 80 a 148 seis s se 00 - O00 Btls ae ie ae eee Pe ee ee ee 527 cee eees 134 q/s' a0, ots 150 se6 .. 151 Sie 6 5 @ «Suey sem 730 Centre Square to be used as an observatory by the Society. Cepodo deChumbo........ Ceracchi presents bust of Rittenhouse me aNiey ie Ae Porters Cerele des Philadelphes....... Certificate of election........ to be drafted . form agreed on .......-+. engraved... ofmembership . “eee @ ee > ie to be drafteds 9) 2500s a58 <<: wie as draftof..... See Sree to be printed Ss 606s siehe ste to be CNBIAVER 3 i. ei ase lénds esters ees to be delivered to Gerard. . see Cervus Virginian us... jc s)5 654s soe 80 eres Cestus from Peru deposited. ........ Chair to be taken by the eldest councillor... of Dr. Franklin presented. . Chalybeate waters of Bristol ... FOPOTtGd OD | 5) ba:ee cae tears Chambers, Geo., paper by. . . . . Chambersburg, Pa., fossil shells found near ‘ Chances, paperon..... ene Change of Building Committee «fe ofhandwriting ........ desired in the charter .... of plan for the building ... of climate in North America. Changes proposed in the Society’s building ne laid OFF. + 6. ese adopted ..... of the earth, Rittenhouse’s letter on. Chanum, uses of.... Chapman, Isaac A., the Susquehanna. ........ Chapman, Josiah, claims premium for an improved canvas receives Extra-Magellanic Premium, .....-.se.e-e-. Chapman, Dr. N,, presents portrait of Alexander Wilson. . . to deliver eulogy on Vice-President Jona. Williams. to prepare obituary sketch of Dr, Hosack... . to prepare obituary sketch of Dr. Hopkinson. . . paperbDy. «cesses Charleston harbor, map of, presented .. . Chart of the coast ofCuba....... new nautical ..i. os 60 ee recelves Extra-Magellanic Premium . of stars by Samuel Dunn........ of the new ceded countries...... O00, 62.0s ele. ele) & ee we . PAGE. + + 464, 465, 476 6 /Q 8) #18 489 ce eee 228 ei(sivar Sires CaO oe hoeis 31 wiieamueee 88 ee eee 89 o oe e « 89, 98 Mi sora 92 « « © «129, 259 ec eee Wh ous ewe) 506 240 297 os 603 ee lo siejnat ied oc ee 6 17, 44 sist ese are 45 eevee , 475 ce esene 48 wie ees \ (O08 esieiele 440 iter ae Or (OSS 1S LS 148 owes, 148> even ees 0 «68, 688, 584, 587 O.@ 8..C1'@ 20;\¢ 90, @ ee eye 579 O30 595 9 lei ye els Charter, changes desiredin the........ of Pennsylvania presented to the Society ° Cheapness of steam for raising water,...... Cherokee fashion of making pottery. we ee Oe ey oe newspaper subscribed to... . ee ee ee Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, subscription opened for survey Of sos. 6 36 address to merchants agreed on. . acheme to be considered by the Committee on American Improyve- ment... . . * . . o et -¢'# 3. 62 ¥ 2 ee w ey'eghee? SOt invents a plan for propelling steam boats < on rivers like ode ew NOBO ee eee) | 286 sieve sie 407 . -- 428 cree ee 400 oc ceo os | 404 ceevwee 612 ve 455 eevee s 679 eee eee 688 Ste 470 ovate) siiexmss -Oae ceeses 620 eee ee (800 seceee 400 see ene 81 0/70) 16.8 2: ¢ 82 eoeces § 148 2.0. @ 8.1046 482 Ore” 8 O'S 6 83 veccee 455 v.97 2 OS: Oce 580 ce ripe S. Ri56 84 2:2 0.0 020: 9.6. 6 '@'@ e'le 2b OL Os00 ere 2 eee 6 731 Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, map of . Committee report...... . survey to be proceeded with... . Committee to examine and report. ssl erarieies 0 0.0 » 46, 48, Sa eae eS 0) 2 ee 2 0 50, 51 45 SULVEY area areca aca hk ee alal ella va) acai at MIDE a mel ere 0 2 Oy 44, 46, SL DWXVSUROG OC ie ook Ses we Ol APA Lao ae a aaa eave « of06 merchants pay £10 towards ........ cides ar a ae oe eee ee 45 Committee report and survey to be preserved... BSE oe wiiel dee 6 es 41 DO WOOO Gash cia ae ahd ee RONG E CUR a us a LdGEhaTe aloe MIR SE wet. ea alte, 6 OO, 44 ROCONDIB OD sya ain iaVeet i eis eae AUS a sb ete ase RDS) BER a at oie ee 52 Expenses to be paid by the Treasurer .... eee eeeeeeever 38 TFEPOLL Of je ei%s nase Sk ee oat, Lee ee ay ae ae ee ee dee oe 39 PENGTECA1IOd TOR oN lean eo Cla SiS welele wm ei ess balers aE 58 LBS DPOUAT TOG. Fc oy w ie ina see a. 4'(8 1 Oke of este: tet elecet ers 55 PED GPAGTOUIUER ere thre sia calel cies 63/s.b 0 ae eter mt eee wh anace OOe Chester county, Pa., disthene found in ......22--eec0ee-e ree | | Chestnut tree, the propagation of . . 2. 2... 1c we te cee ow we wee Oey ae Chevenage, weather ats ic. ce: 0 0 0c e oe eee wiele ale iecelaue ek Chickens, essay on insects noxious to. ......6... : oe area) ae Chief Justice’s opinion desired. ......:02c2e2eccce A rae Ce Child, remarkable, born at Woburn .... See a ee re a ae ae ee 79 born in the Hall of the Society’. 2... sews ce errr nee sens 238 CHIMNSVE WTO VOINORY OC. nis coins sees. 6 w\e.esa.0 8 @ eileen se RNIN Gam Masle. yis asic ees cee we wie 0 80 wie 0 8 0 ps’ a erin ale ot Aan MIOGRY, 1OULOl OW oars anaieiale ele bale pos pie 4 26l bie le ls.e » at ee aiie Oe BOW UO LO8 cra ees cid bole ADR NAR Uk aera e ales elatece epiatgue : 44 defective, Franklin’s paper on... . SPE irdeto) a wea telnevae: See CHiness -Almanae Presented vic leita sheleceenetels a4 e:e s eave avi eee compass presented. ...esceccececrs etncaval aatal are sw kee 873 WOLON GM sy. one: eee 6 ae Ce ee ee Oe 6) aes >. ete e « 24, 32 PI NOneEe PAG. DAVEY OY 64:2) «aie we usim are ee aera alacavane hi aral® eceiet en, O88 Chronometer, new style described... csc cceccveveces Db ap elereori wee SPY PRODOTVis: SOOVVAIS OL.) 6, sc fahe cecal eaters de Beli ea sce kia! « wilet ele - 526 CUINOO i coe dens ee le ee SAPs etka tenn ne sole ene hk ey aves. eee Church school-house offered the Soolety. ARE Serna Galella aaa 51 Church at Fourth and Cherry loaned for the Franklin enloxy. eee @ielets kee loaned for Wistar: Glog y e640: 3s 's seca oe o 0 erste ake) & al aneulelenaanteee Churchman John; Paners DY... i a o “eiw2a: alle, o8u 00-8 acai Ana latane ata SHOORY WHITISICRE ace ie 0 aca dpe erm) Rieke e580 ee ete ace 0s: lenis aae SOUNGETOVIRCA DONOR sc. wi ai:a 6.6 id) ele ek oe S oe al onal ea i tale sO PHOMOTIBD TOM. os 4 kik ee wal see, bers M. etacalw laliabiartan es eater aes Bae préjects voyage to Baffin’a bay... . 2. c.0 0s 4:8 was 0 a 0 0 ne 173 RORGOR TIT ola) atindue Tira: bie & aes 0. ek Nl Oke) tic a Re ala oe aie 197 SOS CGU ee) aia a aia ke a a, eter row, a) A Vea eae bg eee) 474 CAMBS DADGSY Ota a ieaes ies ones 1o)-0 58 ab NS 9 Guam, eR R ol adds e aaa re) OOO Cincinnati, natural and statistical view of. dee aaa eR kee game «e400 CURES NE Thier es Wee al g's 6 10) 6 ca) Sa ARE we Ee NieeON! Blase geo * 64 Circle, quadratureofthe..... see 8 eee. aa Piet - 551 PTE BA TOVG sik easier a os. 6c 6 we: oh aw en RAR aera ce cee 3 Se pitas ins noe Ok Circular cylinder pump invented by Josh. Bunphreya en oe Sh 445 Circular scheme for noting variations of the barometer. .......... 72 City Renta the Society's fall io ks jee @ a wie ep srerdne 0:0 00:00 0 « 2 076, O77 City Tavern. Po ore ee ter ae ea rat eGa he ace kas bes Bes 334 City of Germany, Pennsylvania, plan of the EE Pear as 428 Clark, E., desires to use'the Library .......cccecceccvecce oie ee TOEWIORION STAR UG acs e aig is) mice an sae taal ole (a ep, ce 0 ee Shes 530 Clarkson’s accountforsurvey....2.sse+r+2escees ERPS os 63 732 PAGE, Classification of members..... eee ee we we « « 440, 452, 453, 454, 646, 650, 651 Ge feneral Committees «0 65 i sa 6605 oak a ee ee ee 28 of Committees on the Transitof Venus... . 2... se ee 0 oe 6 0 1738 Ne IIOP DY. oo ss. ua Gv eee hb eeetan are teieeie its demonstrates a geometrical theorem ........ Smye OG Veortised Lor. |.) 5a se sin)-4. Wh toe Foe ta Ma eNO Oe ba.l.o cane her kwit ete Pata Ten ne ees ee Claying of sugars, memoir on, by Jona. Williams.. . Glay poole to: be pata oii oie cate wenetnanelar era b ate cnivborn,; E., DANSE Dy vs <\6e see 8 we oe a ee Oe ore) Bilaiies eriebiatia ty Tee 859 2 aS! @)@ epee, © “ee © @ @e ew ee . ere eevee o To ‘ocd ys) 6.6 . Clifford, J..D., letter’ ore. )s Foie sae Sh Sicecalnere ee Clifford’s estate, account due from.......... foil Aare decease net aaeD to be palais .c.s ks ee NE ee ee eA ee eM eee he ee |, Climate, change of in North America... .........2... ~ 58, 583, 584, 587 at Councll BlOHB so sels eee 8:6 Owl Sibel ere sn eile Ye We 8 eo Rees pr eee Of the Dela Ware, GOL1Y o f's ee ae form, Slee ty 1S wita ella 516 tele c te tae eee Of: Masson Usehes. oo a is wish ol bie belle hate ete tere les 6 cee ela acetylene Of NOW: OFlehNe eo. iin 6 o.. 8) 58 Ue 0 Ry AN Nee RE OE eh Sate Pena ene ene Of Penney Vania $s ee ea wie ot elon Pee rere, Gr eeu Clinton, De Witt, resolutions on the death of. .. ODIGUAIY OF i355 8 a end @ a6. ere Boe es ew eee . . ee ae Bae ae . . Clock over the east door to be put in order. . new, made by: Parkers eo o.\6: 005%. 0/b 0 bee bab ele Me ere alee Mind . 870 POIG LOK. sos ow ood 6 8 wed 6 6 We Web be! 6 Be: 8) he wal ane eee 50 Po eee wy oe We ee er re ee ee Te CT a are ee Lurks i sec Ordered from DUMelde soils od. 0 8-5 6s OS) Oak WN Oe ate ete ton 48 CO DO FOPAITOD 66.45: 5.862020) OS aya ee lee oe ee ce esa a teree Lee made by Rittenhouse, presented to the Boctety . ot abet ee Gs AIA a ee placed in FOOM: 6 oo. s )o 6.6 bo: ble ole ee le tye egy ete ee a ere net meee in front of the Society’s Hall to be kept in order gratis by Mr. R. POPOL G5 eva fe ie a i he 16 ope FeAl wo. be 3876 9:06 Ww dete Vel enele ob) auiehe Moree Cloth, to be made from seal fare... 610k 0 eo 08k, 60 0 8 06 010 6% el), OO Cloud, Jos; PAPEL DY §s 10 so ts ehe.'e rely e Wipes jecls bie e Tele (Ore leanne @kOp mae Coal, Lehigh, presented. . cic ve ese ereseccus eee cece es O10 Pr OObGs cise 6 bee 4.8 ob bbb 6 8 8 bebe eCere ce hae br bowls. ehe rae Coals, origin Of... sc ssecvreresecesrnvrtineosgeeueves 652 Coast Survey of the United States... ... ccccvcsscsesevccvee 488 Coates, Dr.,on Lithotrity ....cccvccsevevsreccsvevevses 606 Coburn’s bill for candles to be paid. ..c.cccosersesevvesvses 73 Oock with two PIMOS si. 8 GS ewe Sere Bre Oe ee hanetese lel eteeca ene Cocoons, premiums for. ...scscecsscesesesevsece cee ee 49 Coslogenus, .- srs cecevreseesseevesestesbders EN ht ual ke feet SA Re 548 Coenecuh, observations§s on, .. 6.66 s ee eee ee eee ee urn Coins, presented by Jefferson... 6 ee ee ee ee we ee ee ww oe OTA, 876, 887 catalogued and labeled. 2.2 sec vcs e eee eevee ee ese & 2 OtG, 380 presented. ... see e rere eeeense ce so « Sl, 623, 655, 657, 650, 661, 670 - 464 deposited by D. Parrish... .ccccsseceerseeveevvsevee found near Reading... + os 00 ts 6 6 0b wb eee 6 Oe ee Oe 6 61 ee to be arranged. « 2 ob 6 0's v0: 00.6 0b 0» eleiere 6 avs orb ele oetOD exhibited. so ss a6 0 b.6.0 8 fe yn 6% 6 Oe kee e Seeley, heb e a tena wer emine stolen from the Royal Library in Paris... 6.66 ee eee ee ee =O Cointeraux, letterfrom ...cscoccecvvecccsseesnesvacceces M08 Cold, to prevent the effects of... ee ee eee ere eee eer terres 71 @ffect Of, On tre@h, «2s eee eres esos é\e eile ee eyetbiacete) Roe extraordinary at Northampton, .. eee ee eee eer reeves 864 cs Mallow, Mav.'. os .'s Losec tae ea ee Coles, Mr. lether from. ww cet tc eee cee ecw eee eee ee HW en) Gae Collector to bo omployod., 6. eee ee ee ele we eee eo te oe 6 0 aty kl, 628 733 PAGE. Collector, compensation Of. «o's occ eso 6 0 0080s 0 00 0 00 tty 164,588 COLNGUD, DE ADSL 6 ae oh bina late eee keene eaters ele ee cece | 48 CHAK OF @ PABOPGOUN sic Wakes scl eles ae aerate a Pi aala ew erate ees ec «6684 Collection of coins and medals deposited by David Parrish. ........ 464 ‘of Du Simiitiére to be examined... 66 6s). c.e messi e cree. ees | LT Of SLOG NEONONTOR ja) cesecece capa, taeda elena tec eheunimoealieraie oie ole, mae Collections of moneys for Delaware and Chesapeake survey. ....-+s 37 College of Philadelphia, application for use of apparatus. ...... 8 Society meets at the. FUL So. eg eat ona aaa OO, 21, 02, $8 annual election at the. ....ceccrevcerceesensneseses 47 College of Physicians asked to occupy 8S. E. up-stairsroom......... 194 to have the &. front chamber, o! <0 oe + 60 «00 0 0 see we 8 wee . 197 TORSOM PONG VOOTT pho 3.5) ban bl a5 6) oho ak eat <-al oh ale Scaabevereaionn! see lease renewed tO. ....+sccccccsc cco 0 « 0 0 0 Wily 20S, B02, 304, 305 rentiof room ‘oocupled DY thes. 6.0 s:00.0' 0 oeve 4, > wip wee se 461 allowed to sublet room to the Agricultural Society... ....:..... 9375 GaN TOR VOC GION OF TONG 6:5) sowie ce. 8k 66 dice 0 6040) be 60 eee ye eee Collin, Rev. Dr. N., offers to attend the Library certain days........ 288 comparison of words to be printed. .....c.ccc cece cere ce 28 Sina Me MMM MMbaN Wabi (os ccc sec Gs sw o.8.0c oo cn oo 219 to examine into lead-glasing. «c's cece acer eecece ee, aan PDOUNG OF) OTs colts ee 60 nO cle 4) e aie ae 6 até abe) elieos. 6 eect) wae SOO ON a etd) oie a alee bi ak 6 wlan ele eles vale iG 6.08 6: whoa Dkk ey eee, AOD receives Magellanic Premium. .....-.cccecccsecsscrcese 2a etn Ce CRON gan. a alg ie ae liaciecai-o: bo ORL wee 6) 6 66 eee eee EE eta tance) ls isan cal ew Seer bllates Ne. ee 60le ese 0 « eee aoe to completé catalogue... 6. wis ele ee hee 307 to replace lost Vols. of Transactions. ...-.-c-eeccceccescece a9 SO SUAIVRO BOUdS GOiMOr ss <5 oce'G es wie nie acu cece 0 80-0 2 eecee Os to translate Swedish papers. .....cesscteceseccsevcess 899 SEROMA GO ass ote tcin 4g: ke ea Tee wee cele lee ble gti i eta ies tel sk. oe proposes that the periodicals be translated for the Society. Pe ae | eS reads observations on the seasons in the Swedish settlements on the UN aie ala arta ear d acta Cheha tara eer a Sie aaniacee wy eer a0 suisanda Biomm canis Gwadlsh records... . ssc svc cee ee ae 426 COMmMmunication from... 6). 4s sc ce we see #0 2 ole oo 6 « 400, O45, 576 . 97 Gute Lasory OF PFOUGMIIISION, . 5 6.0 selec 0 0 ¢¢ 9.0) 4 sce eee > Ml RI a etig a ahaa tls” a >) n ah es have alan @ Se) alee eiele ie: eum ee Lorich appointed to prepare an obituary noticeof..........-. 619 ERE SES Te SS, IS Ae a ee ery eae eee eae ae came | | DSTA irc EOS rao ala’ goo! 96. 0) wr Sie eee, Aoi alee a ane 1 ee OG RO NG rater eb eV as & fata) aaa a! od. -6 el, 0 aa ee ee Roa ces oe un OUT ASOT IORI Na aha ins athe ow (lee Goa 8 4) 0s aaa opie ar Waa oe eee aiaten a. ae herbarium of, presented....... eis Slee ee eCeibleiwtehearece Oe Collis, Christopher, steam engine erected hy. écjat aia ea ac ee Basra estar. Oey OS OIG OF Wise OG arn or s/ eo es «0 OD GN LYO DIACE BGNAWE cio ale, coe ote de ons aie Sa euebacaraets 0.2 0 0. SIT to furnish school-house.. ..>%..2-seceeecccrtceevsere Sane 52 on geography, mathematics, natural philosophy and asteononty é es 28, Sl on Hall to ask for a roomin Carpenters’ Hall. ......---+24+-+- 1 continued. ....... Rien gs/ A clare 4 we ee ere ee oe BO e 53 tee TVIBN AGRI L META dao wd ORE ee arena UbVate erat arep bras ats | SOD Hall: permanent Organized: «|. s.ig7< ve 0c 60 6 sca be 58 aelele ee = OO anew Committee organized, known as the Historical Committee. . 453 Historical... 2.2 ece cc ce ccc eo « « thde Historical Committee to inquire into the ail factory... eis ne «0.8 0 0 oa ve © 0 8 80 d0Gy Uae on silk culture report.........-. BR MAGi Ss wee le tere eave cate lat ate 48 on institution and design of the Society. .........+.+.4-. are be Shee on lease to the Philadelphia Library... ......-2+ee-+sececeee «49, 168 On Lessete Doganian EADrary esi bp dase bse dee ele es ora eo) aoe GUT TOUE Pe anna Cae ehas acu, 6) kia 618i aie to Rae i") ase 0 #00 0) ah @ ele mew OLL STSCI a rela he ais lac ble ye saln wick a was ete Miae ts op Tate ee to look after the interests of the Society in case the State House Yard BHO BE Ole (IOI) ess od. Seis ew : ewan epee tes os 488 on Magellanic Premium * * toamend the rules . ade ie Se eR OR Ce COUGIGGr MioeGlIAt @ DYODOSELS cis dfs cbs cs es he ee bee th ee 135, 159 PRVOPE Gls seek. ae oiettiar Sub eGie- 6 aos e 8 @ 2 0.0 «: 0 2a, 2a, 201, 258 Sal Ae ORR a ary hag) eCacecnl es ia eek) oo eice'e 8 6. placenw, aa 81 on mechanics and architecture ...... aT Pore Preyer er Ss to examine a model ofa wind-mill......-...weccceccece 39 On medicine ang GUALOMF 5). 6 5e0) soc. se dies o's Se 0 6 0 0,4 my 49, 74 Michaux reports the plan a failure. Seb abla eu Wie a wie a Rath we eae ae OSM bel cg NE TERRE aay «eae Shaken i Nana tatehahal die tice (eb enaicere Ts, «(8 833 on natural history and chemistry ... . . 29, 31, 33, "36, 37, 54, 71, 80, 81, “97, 132 to prepare directions for curing the Red-root tea-plant ........ 85 on history and astronomy. . 1j, 29, 31, 32, 40, 42, 47, 49, 50, 59, 52, 53, 54, 55, 78, 97 POPOL OF Us WOMAN NY. 6. Skis alee s'eie se eee ease sae 35 to observe transit of Mercury...........-. ole a @ 6 0 0 60 Shy 4D, ae on peach tree essays ..... 6 8 ew wt AST aLe Aha peatans raat - « 274, 277 to place lightning rods on the Hall... GLa evel an een sete as otatale.!- ee on the prairie squirrel. ..... AUG Aaa Wvevaneler que gg bce eile tee ahal same to prepare devices for the Magellanic medals.......... on preparing Transactions for the press. .......46.6- LG DIODES LIGk OF DOOM WENLOR co 5:5) Cis-alecd o.cke oe a eles bee - 550 Ee ee hr Ae et ae 267 on physical sciences. ......e6...-. - Since starr sels ares. Ge to procure a building for the Society. ......-.222408- 121 to procurea lot for the Society... ..:2....220e0-8. A ee a "106, 118, 119 to procure material for the foundation ofthe Hall... to promote the objects of theSociety........... On Publicatlom: .: 2:0) 6 keel cee swale ree ee A27> 182, 188, 202, 205, 847, 558 to report. Aid, ee es eee CEe Te Nhe a enR Shei el mite Pe 4) 0°86) 0 key LD, O60 to obtain another printer... 0... cs tec lle 129 to apply to Robert Aitken... . ininterat dats oes Seca ka Tek wie) a differs on Biddle’s observations .. 2.065.522... ewe ee ee 55 to Rent to the University Society’s rooms............... 170 to revise Constitution and By-Laws ............... .12, 164, 257 increased ..... Sis) BATRA Ge ere ene ete as hale oe! 6 668, ©. 8A 264 BODORMG aca 640 bid iahe anetaueataanetle dias S ctelee Sic ieisie beeen ae 736 ‘ PAGE. COMIURIECER ON BOGL 6b sco 5s Bien toder cay wl a aceussello lal sims saath mailed 56 produces two sketches « 6.6 s-'s e446, @. 6) id o- 0) 0) e014 eb aeio eae 57 PUERCO, <0. 0 5 Apel ee fe: alers te (ia) adbiiees SVR RE pee hee eat kiie tae ne ee RO GGOC EL ONO . 50 6 oid Sno. pele ei eye re ae Sl sme tol water OME eae Oe onshippumps ...... eaters bets eke saedeite aie! Bie lente ml esis Tnilae tq ten aee signatures of the members of the original six... ....2.eceeee8 90 to solicit subscriptions for ballding. ii. ce io su 5.0 wales apaseye 180° on subscriptions to carry on the building. ...2.....-+-see2-- IM on trade and COMMErCce . 2... 1 1s etc ee 8 tt 8 8 tw fe 08 8 29 on transit of Venus, .......2.+.-ee-eece. vide transit of Venus of ways and means......... SNS R IS PRia Teh bias kbs) akon ane ae on history and general literature permit MSS. to be used by the His- tOMIGA] / BOGIOESS 6 ca tase ais Vaseline OF PR a eles he ie ie cack) Rm eee ye on phiysidal solenoes 5) ook ea 6. 'e 6 eae cee Lpieie tes oe ves cee ey Soest e ay eee Of PAPSIS WHEN tO TEPOPte ss 6 lo, 501s. 0! biel ete Ro pilerecaie: ewe 6. Nice en eee GIBCHOTIODS 6 gala a nshatek sai 5 Wa Naa alah neha oie 648 standing to be chosen by the Society after nomination by the Chair- WAU, bores iw pared ih, i6 era ia ee he hs a) 6 Le Beek ane Bethe a Cod Bie in ae ae vide also under special subjects. Communication by: Dr. Bond '.’6 é . «06:6 19.0. 0 40.00, 60. 018 ae lecerae 73 DY. TF SMG a o:0secachueane es © a.%. ej 5 ese tee savele las eres wanes 73 on towing with oe long painter «<<. joss cece bse lacie We: 'b lene ces eeane en £0,106 QCRUOWIOOROG 3 ho eo nic be otioue. lo Gs te eA etm ad etd tecin tes nae OHS ae ae requested for the Transactions... ..... a esesice cv ces es oes 81 te DO RA VEPEIBOE, 6 oo o2k ees bles e anerte coe }ecere ores) Ae eah wrens 82 Communications for Magellanic Premiums . . . vide Magellanic Premium Compass; ORINGHON soa % oo.6y 0s catelieis os phe Sejorieth wile ar ela ns> bral hee aaeeenee GORE 5 git he sortie ooo rw ie ae. 6a ae. Oe hby Oc eR had kins thine ce a ke improvement on by B. Romans. ...2eeerierrccscvsereces 82 GATIMAAOTL Oe ooh boo tes ea ae b ALO lela oe cimiees Vieth tis dolar CGRDaaLe Comanetiti ve xO sie ao v:'eie 0 oie) 6.05 50 6 ceviede, © 8.0 6° Sie, yin eile ass Reem Completion of the Observatory... ..cccrseseservenssenene 388 CORDOSEE 5 6.05666 011d 4b ohn hie 00) 8 ele By bk Apes er eT aller aiieleie Murer ene 78 Com predsl bility Of: WAL vis) :o 0 oe ben e.© wis J0nl6se i, hal 0s) inic0s10.06-\6.Seecae ecard ae Conditions of the Magellanic Fund. ... 1... ee ete eee ee oe we » 188, 189, 140 GILOTOR a. o' aha) a balk sh e28 te Ble .6 10a 8 eke leiel Bsa Ke anh a cee Ce 145 of Magellanic Premium to be annually published...........+. 198 of the subscriptions for carrying on the building of the Society’s Hall 151 Condor Of the AnGGa'. ©) ile ee0. ele ayes boleh erasbbs 6 we ieee teas veh eaaaeber ene Condorcet’s bust: Presented ss iicia icc .n bese ehece 0p. 0-0-6. 001s es eyere 406s OU Conic sections, new method of investigating. .........+66ee0e8e808- 462 Conswago LTAP-TOOK, «so. 06 6.6 0.0.6.0. 0 0 plete (6b). 0 a,b L Cie cate seks epee Conference with Library Committee as to building on State House Square 124 with Library Company negatived,. . . 6. 6 6 ee ee ee oo » « 162, 158, 154 with owners of Fifth street lot... .sccessevesvescvsse0as abe Conglomeration of shells from the Santee presented, ......6.6.++. 807 Congratulatory address presented to Dr, Priestley. . 2... 6.62 eee ee 228 Conjectures by Dr. Barton... sec ccc eo cee rere ne eee nee wie e jae Connecticut, types madein. ..ccsecsvrccersesreessesvere 36 controversy, MS. relative to the, presented... ....-eeeeeee2+ SS Conover, Dr., paper DY . ..+ + 000 0 6 6.0.8 0 0.410 0.0 0-9 0.0) 80.0. ks 9: aeOp eee Conrad, John, to print Transactions .....+6eeee ee ee ene avene Sh CORSAGE, Ws Wp BOGth OF oo 0 5 ab och 0b were us eck) bree eee ac OA eh eee Dr. Horner appointed to prepare obituary notice of. ......... 619 FORGE DATOS 2 clo 0.0 6 0 0 6 0 e066 0) his 5incelpcece 8 ws eles in ae Comeclewne, UIROTEY OF, o.oo 0 0 0h 666.0 04 62h) bi Bib 9 f8 e bebe oie ee Consideration of Bilk Society's situation, .....6.+505 e+ eeveee AB Z PAGE Constitatian Ofale sires kewts Rh pew she eve larens ee Fee 42 Constitution, first, of the American Philosophical Society . PNidvevnta ths 2 revinion of thie <..scteuxcdes oie wretene tt ares paect eh iePky 32 vos St se vee LOE OLASPER PIN TOR, ie asso ae Wie we, oe a te LaLte glioma uals Retr aS. pun han. eee Dell for same sis eerie Ne Rd eer py ee A eae nti \. MS. book for members’ signatures. ........+-+- Waisver an ax ftee Contribution of merchants towards Chesapeake and Delaware canalsurvey 45 Conversion ofa ternate into rotary motion. ......-e+e+ee0-ee+e+++ 459 Conyngham, R.fletter from .. 261.0. oie dies 00 0 0. 6 0 6:5 0 8 ene 6 0 8 455, 458 presents India vase. J... wee ee wee tt ee we www eee 455 presents MSS...... AV eta meee ena taee Me ea ce eee Ly eee Ce 518 Cooke, J., letter from ...... PAPE LS fC OaTT ie A pe Coombe, meteorological usetvations by ea APR e a eae eats Sn ahade 61 gives bond as. Treasurer soc saree oc ibi he 9 8 Chee bp el we 6 eae 64 requested to be present ,..... Ee etate oo ane Tea es alrie eck eile iah), ae defaults to the Society 66.5 8 oe cca eine oe 0 8 8 0 ee se aie 2hBy San sued by the Society. .....%... ata, Wise beck aah re 429 CS | Cooper’s, Jos., letter on peach tree worms to be published otele algrelel she 65 Cooper, Prof., ‘describes a new processofbleaching........-. se: athe ee ; paper by <. se ae pa. ggMig tat LE La tare aa) Sb APE Geeta tC aes DOR eh gts ae Dooner, Dr: Ti paper BY'Ss esas, estes a sath) he ects at © a et a edrver agai ~ 483 borrows L’Industrie Frangaise. ... i. ee ee te te et te 2. 487 Cooper, Judge, thermometrical observations by ..........++++.+ 481 Copernicus, authentic picture of, presented. ....... SADR 6 atria bg carige ony aaa Copper found in mound near Cincinnati. .........42242 22 eee -. 383 for engraving for the Society tobe paid for. ......-..-++4+ ees 54 Coppenger, Jos., gives an account of sundry inventions...... eee ee Corbet’s bill for wood ordered is 6 Bo aeaat acacehie™ prise al maples o: Rum ee teica 71 Cordage, vegetable ...... AiO, RE at tee TONE Fe Nae Corona, solar, of July 30,1814 . PRIS po Aree CO RE EO EE Bee COELON, DRDSE DM se 25s oc. Shel onal UTE N a POR BAL aca al et ebengua aaa vide also De Serra. Correct time supplied tothe public ...... PE tae its Hy EE PES © ele 1 tp: aoe Corresponding Secretary’s report what they have written... ....... 16 Correspondence with the Cercle des Philadelphes ............++. 146 Corse, paper by, on English accent. .... aaa eee’ Shae, pean eel ee Sue eee 107 Chariex FUDGE, WANST Olt 2560 bles ake be enaiion eure ih wl hia ec a ou dae! pauls oe ee Cost of printing catalogue (1796)... . 2.2.22. s ee weer oa ye Ste . 242 oOPowservatory meds oe oie Sel ettela en av esale Mg Mater "ace “ 86 of prize medals to be paid. : ... wwe we eee Party ioe aie er 221 of canal between Chester river and Duck creek. ..... a kaha ee 40 Cotton cultivation in Virginia .:. . 0. wk ees Fy er ehe mca ae seed oil... .. ng a Sg anu) bin tae e ek evaid bel ete ek es Meee 17 Gouldery in verte A LAM oan oe role akg cotinine er ene’ plane a eye? ee TOIT OMIM oes Get kid. ap Ads ete) cain san, eae s Pays eC ae aye 261 POODORN POM ef Skat eae are e caseu's Oar be oie ten ete o> 6 shale sie 259 Coulter, Thos., receives aprize........: aa rane a ee late ra e§ Ge Oe Council Bluffs, climate at pitsk ares ail se mesa RL be EDS rat PLP beet aN a Pe |” § Councils of Philadelphia grant the observatory in the Centre bgt Stee thanked. Eh fovenre ein woe akcok etal ahs recat eee ate oe hae = SAG willing to beat part expense of the eens w observatory . edi ee 6 ee grant money for an observatory <0... 00 2 ee eee te ew Demo oe oh See Chamber, Society applies for the use of the. .........-+.e8068 8 ‘Council of the Society proposed by Mr, Biddle .............2.. swig oe CO: TR FOI Se ee, ee eed el al aia ar be aeta?'aa neyo 92 of the Society recommends subjédte for - sicaigiaptt Lyd Ley a if'pt a Lee Councillors duties of. Boia relic ecto acta OUND Tein ; Gaete ime rah ac biek PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. xlvii. PRINTED NOVEMBER 4, 1884, = = J a8 738 : PAGE. Councillors, quorum for business... foi, 60s ie a ete efehe ha ene Oop WEIL CO MOC... sk arene ete SaGene tani ee aH Meter ee b Peg a CAE not to be re-elected ifabsentees. ........ We aWt a Wee ve NE Siw wie ye take ENCORE £0 DTORIGE, ..\.5 0st qeveak 0S ae comenehaee Ney $f pA Ri aie Core oR MIOGUOE O56. rine etredens PS a ee a Ee AA Poaide Election of Officers. “County and Commonwealth”. ........48. tama Bee yor ie Stat oak County Commissioners deposit model... 2... ee we wee ewe 68 Courtenay, E, D., paper by. .......4.+. meidialtet Gyre joel St ahh. « - « 660, 676, 686 Ooxe, Dr: J. BR. to replyite De Hupsoh’. je sos poe A ee eee paper by..5... 5... Naan Neh ie ste a eee efor OLE? ORthe Mr nOmDps co ies Che weet Wiehe Ko RE wat ot eelee Postnea) *; @raig, P., machine for spinning flax: ae Lacan ASE Cae eS ele a ee end ate Cram makesa fan chair. .... ore is vo eer Me enero addr ouisite ace le tarn in RIS Se ss ee Bide Pr ra eek ey Gar Pp FS ARE eR ot Silks a OO ha lel a ne er ae ee Cranium found in Kentucky . . Sabie ea Au eek TENS Sete Wh bg ae TM ofbison ..... PA hah RY ol eps are fC ISA Aad Bie tanec tahedn a 825 Cresswell, Chas., letter from. 5... 2... 0 ee OM ee ee te Pek en, |! Crevecceur, St. John, sends book made of roots and barks . we AgtNTe te Song a Cee Crevelli, paper by. ....... Ree alate ee oR emelets prvi ca Dike. bites cua re be nee Crocker, Henry,on magnetism. .......... Syd yeah othe Sint ane ee Croker, Rev. T. H., experiments on the eee: needle . eine et © hwiletalna a tee etiam Croker, Mr., of Georgia, paper by . ahaha BIC! hres iaeMar es wie ase Aoi Same Crookshank’s bill tobe paid ......... Baia IL Gna 6 Serene 142 CIPOMO TAINS 10a THLGRGODE 657 eee, see. is air6 vb se: t'e eat be) oh he (pital aha NAOT mani Crosswicks, N. J.,mineralsfrom ........ end hene, to Me) ape eke eet aN Reet ae Cryptogamia, paperon.........- pe NAMES ASS Bh ue Nir Alte rem | Orystals, models of, purchased... i508) e eo dhe a ls ale lelle Ws e blere e 9 Ste WEOSOIGOR ss i'd aa 00S'.0ib iete yout se Snes le phan e¥ine Sek sows alebesa te . 887 REE INI ON ig scdin’ tox ees pub hGi 0 <0..0, ee Ces otiet erideld Opie Leaner eek ete CEO TOG LO GXUPROE 9.5 6" o 1 Fes oo wo LUNE) © Hace ener ecs «die le bre ars te tie aeO Cubic pyrites from Lancaster. .........+65 gle tee Se. a ieee dared, kL een DRCUIMDSF L9OO 45 b eiie. ds 0k le tm + eee e aed eae w 0 ote Where a ie aerie 18 Cultivation and climate, ............. Pele) Gharve eu phiiiel teen Oultivation of sorghum in the United States recommended . Meare is 4 Culture of the currant shrub . eho: Che Fee ee abate ellee cig! eeu pe ei 48 OfMEMP . vee vevee reves sees cere eee ees elec 43 ofsilk . ee lage 8 eta ke ee POLE Tes we kety here uate te. bin, Soe ease. PenC ie Rae of the vine. eobne ele ree fe O epee redte hens get peme te tee ete 42 Munyngham’s paper, report on asked for Bint “aie co.'e le hoa pt eon ve te Pigives 68 BIR E TOCOL TON OL LOTR Sy hae 1a hh. aio be ta Lb ecle th eke ae Eile Ce Reale a iettatte . 241 Curators clected, .. s.. +. 0 0 « ose 4 0 9g st ew DIE Election of Officers. CAatlesOLiiic! 05 sree ele diets Wo ore er ep ap fe. piel a piiel'eile we ha iwte 27 to obtain & DOOKCASE . « bo -0.(0.4 0 eee 0p 0) ee ele 6 0h aleve ele et eee to reclaim Society’sproperty . os 6 ve ow cie se ee eee th ee ee eee 91 report on ‘increase of Cabinet... 2... wees eevee awn eee ee 53 advertisement to be continued,........ er iar ae ee ert of to make a list of Mrs, Johnson’s curiosities, ........6.. ae 55 to.obtain seal ‘from: Dr, HWwiRe! sos o's sb os es ele. eo alie fe. be iactk uae to remove Soclety’s effects to Carpenters’ Hall... ....65654+ 100 Fequested toreport. .csec nr reves sey ese veiee «pe see, sake to arrange and catalogueLibrary,....e.es.speerboeeeeseviae 178 to serve as Librarians in rotation, .....00+ cee a ev ewin ees» 208 et, al, to revise and print catalogue of books, &c, ....6. 600806 212 CUPUSIONG, DILL TOP, so 6.8 0 0.0 6 6 © My 18 wo oe Uvele vib te etek be & wleca 208 Cure of rattlesnake bite e0.0 @0@.¢47¢060'8 806.8 8 @'O, @ 0 8.6.8 8. £14 4 eee 6 83, 196, 880 t of tetanus by opium *-6e- e090 6808 e688 6. 6 6 PM. eee 8:8. 8. 679.8 4.9 °6 of yellow EVER se pc0 0 6.0.00. 66. 9b be 0 leu ela wW rece ele ee * 889 5 ha ae a lt ABE re, fe * , . Saas 7 4 ~ Mi un * Pre a a ea 4 S —_ t » * * ° “A - 6 , yr r / x » p ° 739 PAGE, Curiosities to.be collected... ..relateiale ie Gisele Mises ee eee 6 «AOE Presented’. woo svi le celeb. g ote ee ote rer W els wretere oe «Of, 178, 2G to be preserved from decay. voi.) ese selec tle we 8 oe ee oo 1 1G Curious letter of Isbella Hunt. ..+..ceseeceeeeeeeereerese 95 Currant shrub; Gulture ofthe .. 2 e's tp we ee wee ewe esate = Currie, Dr. W., on the Newtonian theory ....-6. ee ee ee ee reeese PADEY DY. Nella. ob tele. Shia G ce era: sa UW bine wh dlcaienaeme s (aie ee Tan ogy ‘ CHR GA bate i arigcavesecgve cot Sia tee oh ese RCO IE Keamenn LETS ee ae pi Oe Custis, P., letter from ....... Bite eis Moat oc a aeetele ghetate aks rel) Cae Gutbush;: Dri presenta hie journal's. 6%: ges 5).s va hdc e wile we iets ebay OMe Cuthbert, Rose, paver byes Vs sere eo ere eh ete-wh b's -aaatp hate eine kame i Dee PObUENed: tO BULRON so dials: aw wie wi eek Eby ge wi te eee bie an Sin Ry eh a ee Cutler, letter of, on ancient forts; 3). oe eels bug Wiel sete e's) ake 40 2 8) OO Civier Tae! Ves CatAlORNGS 66 seer biter Bis ojos vo Mel aye eos eRe See Wer ees Ole PAOD MIENE HO) Fas ce ea eee Cy wide es Wie nga Se Ler eons Lae Caen BUstOL PPEKONTEA ss. - ho Fie ae See a be Wate. 6 ep lin te pie ete here ae COLO VOTOGR) b):5. syste che er dike RAVAN od Oh eTA? clle lee aie phe. <0 nas faine 18 eee Cylinder, copper, dollarisom tig ed acs ay eeiam so rela peter are ye Duel, soe ae eng tg) RA ONE Ea POLIS 5 Se De aan SP > aE FS mee ars By mA Mg Cap ReE FS s O Cypress tree near Oaxaca described, . . . 0.6 see eee hee we tw oe OO, OIL PBPUSY, POOCY Ds o65. 4) ncd oh alee ret el ala ce inate kl ai a qetele!s ne Velkte sae arene Dallas, A.J, death of... 2 iv vce les. whe 6.8 oi eres ae ec e*e 6: se 6 0's a ne eee DAR I. Wg LOLOL: FOTN aos ees wie ies each Te as e701, Ole) 2 ene ae tlle ee Dalton, Jno., letter from... 20 ee ee POAT Py tee ee ere? or cet Portradt Of. 6. cere de eg ee me te ow els oie ews oe © cle O25 Damp ground dangerous to sleepon . .. 1% 16 6 se ewe te ee tw 6 + BOby BUS Dandivan, method of carding homp . . <%.. we hee we tee we we eee e ale improvement on spinning wheel... ..22scs2eegpeesesnven ald Dangerous effects of lying on damp ground .. 2... 1.66 1 ee 0 ee oo + OOO, OS Dannemours, paper by...... Sinn ite aby fas Teg OAS Weck cto ile dak bite ke micaiveko tan PMO Ys WAN, DODEL DY ii cpa ve ol. val le ope La deta lecehiia ‘ws Mayelcnaices a pieruelns tree to be returmed...... 4S ahaa vacate abatce tal etas ol alee ia aily ta a ete ae deposit by... we ek ES AN Sata eu eee LAN ore Weel eter es Shar tien! se kee Darien, canal through the Isthmusof...... ee ea rity oh ies Darien natives, MS. vocabulary of the language ‘of GO Gorda aire eco ear ee Dark day; PADSY ON tO oso eb ok ethene. colele!e eos ek big oke Sie) wre ty a bey Gan DATUN AON ky PANOR. OY eS 60k ee ane na kas bel ole) piers et atcye Ge tae liek tae Dashkaw,’ Princess, letter Of) 06.0 2 2 ene 0 © ob 6 6 8 0 6 op aces 4 AOMy DOE DENBSNntOM SMO DY fos) eis ese. we! weve Ws: pile) Baca” pie abel bie pannel SOLUGR ORE cs Beats abe Relates s She ce EL eal eral BTW letper teller arlene anne ax cies Tae Davezacsends MS ......-eeee+8-s azn yds ake Mi a AON beatae sake Ol are Davidson, Rey. Robt., létter from, 6 oo ss 6 evele née em else ene e eee) 100 Davy, Capt.; presents,mineralsand shells. .....cs8eesseeccecceceves 404 Dawes, TARR pLStler: MOM os sie! h.6 Ss 60 aR oa ite ak we labios onal hi wile op eg a Me DA WEINE CORO PEEES fe hyn) sere sie. a ee sere oe enh PALS Dee eaCdn Varian solo te mate» my OF DA WHO; ARO PAPSL Da. vw: a “aii 0 6) G1. 0p sal ote a tahe) a) ae O erieste ty ai ‘9 Deabate takes a mammoth tooth toEurope.........005.0222.2.. SL PADOET Dye. e's, cies Oe ee, ah ee ee al Oe ee OLE wital a ee & eli eel» |’ Se De‘ Abeville, letter from , “eA Ora De ae a! ial Rivas Teipens 1 ee Dracake. ten ose D’Armours, letter of, on animal magnetism. PERERA ous eee oases qed ay ot eae Dearborne, Ben., invents a ballot box. .......00.0-05 rae presbntewaniencc.(.s Sw uO bor ark kes SBAMMER Ss ae ee wi Ee Pees as 338 Death of members 6.0 ee eee twee ewe . vide respective names, fans She Mitad at wba loc thes erate ets oe ee ae 647 PAGE. Deaths in Philadelphia to be published in the Transactions. ...... ~404, 414 De Raaw8s, 1OLbOr LPO, | ssp eas Soh ee ale Se ehaeseeaene 202: Debate on proposed revision of By-Laws ........-. - 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638 } De Bretton, F.., paper by 2. oie ee hee ee oo ee ee eee ogee Mine Aat Of, Called fore’! 6162 eio. weve. 8 eget ella Veta San Chita peer RO MEIDOTLO “OTL 5 9s dase uae he ANGE S OD REL Re we av nt Bes oa a ae SGA aha 71 MOTO DAI 52 a= pg oley Sendo K Seis BRIA a lose) oer os 67 eee eek Ula pcan cals be LO Pas Onh, Ls), letter: TPOR' 25.4 5 iwc’. sia eee Beh eee ot en atte: Seki wef cua) Roe De Nits thermometers. .o sic iaceve eee terW Nake tere Te, Scie Yoleienk setae eng eelp eae De Candolle’s Essaisur plantes. . 2... cee eee ee eee eee eres ee 82 Declaration of Independence written at Seventh and Market streets ... 546 DSMONAGOrcet, GUCTION FFONA ve cae ose Merino Fae Se wl a ce ho ohio TaNGRe 93 £0 DE QUAWEPOT S's Ss sisie\er eye's pel et Cate tela Le Brees lathe 10 Lote 5 Se ey BORG thanked... ee ee ec ee ee tee te emcee eee eee Deed OE ODKINGON’ ES 1b. oc. 'ef ares ere weit elas Lene &, i et .e Lotuat @)olehph erent aaa WOAG LON Yo a teks ca: S18 eee ue Tha elds RLS IE: Bla heal al eiceile deere = eee front Mra Rittenhouse, 4566 ees as ints chalieue ore au ayehs 18 3 RODy eOns meme Defective chimneys, Franklin’s paperon.....ee cece eee eceee 88 ‘De Ferrer presents Mexican minerals. .....cc ccc vwrewcecee 390 subscribes for the Society to the Journal de Physique......... 899 GHEE VARODE PY ix Soh as lars tee hoy ow Ad P kacne ta 3 wise Tihs b nerd On aR ees EE POSE AIT esta ok SAD OR © se hea be ro a eFRY BF esk tin ye: &" lige Ca is Mean ae Déeflagrator invented by Hare. oo. e bios al Pec crete ale ole wee elelaie 7 496 FIG EF CLONER, TODEY DY so. 5. 62 ss orede es ve2m olb le allelic. © ‘el wse a cole elle Sis DOR BIS GABE TOCCET FLOM 6) 5 si e.se 8 Se. ol wise. eae eNom ere lease hay otheiie na SIOASOMLON: JOELL SFO = <5'0 is aia) ee bin 0. whe ery kv keen, Ohl ST ac Os De Granchain’s letter on eclipse of the sun. . Ape a YO WA De Ham, C., paperby. ..... ot piel ols: we. 86 6 be teehe ear dieke © «bie 484 De Haven’s account tO be paid oe sib. .6 foie vee & 410.0 0 Spe es ere, 6 eis ae De Hupsch, Baron, offers exchanges. .....es0ccecccevecserss 106 RGRSGr LO THD RORWELGG) | f.o50 bow Sse vse hye at whe se S.o ese eveps beers tele eae POOL STON step idie i veltet e-0te foM ive eels © in a hl wok) 6 Lega iipt petro ete 827 De Jaudenes thanked ........4.-6- mys ol ese ents fame oa ae De Kay, Dr., permitted to make casts of the Megalonix bones 0 .eite ue 582 SPO AAS OPSSS ON YENOW ITHVEP a. 6501s. o.oo PO’, 8 ere wiece sf mddin, 6 le lane een Delambre, letter from,.....:.... rer ae MO Tae Eee ae ee . De Lancey, W. H., to prepare a sketch of Bishop White \:s. aes oe 689 Delaware, early climate ofthe... ... ccc clcc ecw cncduees 460 EMAL CUBR OE SS cole. 's fas no te) doen bul e oe ata be th erie 569 Delaware and Chesapeake canal, moneys to be collected for.......-. 87 persons chosen by the merchants to join in the survey of. ..... 87 COMA TAINSFAIS LYON 620): Biaks tos sets oFe Dh te hue ears: om la Toecehaue 582 PEMINSAIA, PAPEL OD 6. ¥..6) oi'v o's oo STS jane, 0. Ok le: wwe: Oe E ore 108 SIG LMMBODE, Bg PAVOL, DIK sia! os0 1h ka ops oe ela: 8g Mee! eles’ ebeoe Time 508 Delinquent Committees ordered toreport. ...6...+ see eee eee 487 MONIDSTS 10 DO BUST si .0.0 o's e006 6 Blk) Be ble etn eke Shwe 175 SavOCy OF TRATIAADUIONE, “s \6 \c,'65 0.5 We 6 8 le) Oreste rOnbAgIe weber lal’s Bete uh BPO Synge’ s PONG Fao os b28, 40 5).0, 0; be OR ae OE oe ele be eee DOTOGIEFES, PAPOT' DY. . o oc 0 6 cv e vole pie e.e 6 0m Fey ee wt ele Del Rio given minerals foranalysis'......6e ee ee ee ee eens EOE DF 2 00's o 0) 01d) s a a ybl ete ene: bs 0. bb Beka pyc, Bees Oe tania Del Rio's process for the reduction ofsilver ......5.50+000e eee ee Delta of the Miasissippl . Siiiiggigiiiiiiiisis: HSSSSESZee SRT IEIIOE OEY UDO 0.00 0. 0 6 0 bre Wie whe -6 ore toudivibld aia) badialalons DOIGEO PADEP DY '0.0. 0.069 0:0 07g Biba. Bit a, rele aceite emia SEPP ANOUEES 97650 4p 6, 0. b 0 woo 1k Ose OL ee he ae lela ks UN eee eee De Medorer, letter on hydrophobia, ,....c0cccccvscvevececs 182 ‘T41 Denmark, instructionin....... dt ee ae ehdas VAT ete tbo ate ta 5 \5, 6 ‘Denon’s Egypt purchased. ......see+scecccceveeseressere De Normandie, letter of, describing a preternatural birth. ......+..% 75 Deposit: Py. FT! BiUudale 65S eke a aly she! cipiim le Mupiiere} 4° 6 ono: ose DY JOOVE, BLOW s o2k. 6 an eb eo Whe were whe e hiwiatald eo lerk Hes by Nir DANO ye soos oh alea) eran 8° mw sean eien aie hp SURD oF © alse Ave DY: FIOGGHOM ANS ates ohetel eR paaiey PP ee NE Soh, ae RON AR SA Be og ee AS ST PR SREY’ 0! DOPOD Ol icial beaten dies 8 elk bal 4 seh ene! Siete « Bie 16 ee gle lem De Serra,.B...Correa, letter from... .ke 6s ose oe neces 2 epee eS vide also Correa, Tepatiarata it NALUPAr NIGtOrT <: 0: i601 o by gtk eosal oles ee 0 che) -@ ea Ml 0 ere hee Design for'a DEW THTOPIACD,. 6 2.0 is «.m.008) 0s 0.0/6 0.0 Vie 8 we aledines PIC RORLOSCOPEG Ss 6 oo: .¢ 0 elle cat Oho aba ar a 8t# bok) & oho. Wxele. aac age cane Destruction of Carolina pine trees by an insect. ......+4+6++2e++2+4 3842 OPamut 1s WHOA < Co. A-« kus shale latwte. aceSs oe tel bp atone o al wigl an eee GL WHOEE INGOCES a= 965d wee ce be letal siete ane ar ee vera: RCS eataee Lee WALA PONIO) ce) 6. i's ore) Saas ce a Sch ene A aia terion ie AL ei ghar en aan Detention (vexatious) of books at the New York Custom House oles gts! pct: ae Determination of exact distance.) ee ce ke ele ewe eee ewe be “her Devices to be prepared for the gold medals elie dod glee’ ae 14)-att ce cen See Devize, Dr., observations on the late epidemic ............eee0++ 225 WE VOTRUS Eo. Foe we. daha oa eeae eee oa, Bb el ao or dees ee De Witt, B., unicht oe thie Onaridagh Welt Siprinas:. Sein vevta’ ee w Tella ann ae thanked. 3 Pin aa ty ee a greg ay Pie el PR TO HOES Dei Missed. weber DY. co. Vk Cee Ok re ie Eis pee rae 897 CORE OL Fy, 6 BF ia Ww ahls bs CR aha ienle’ ce get. Se Malia sé Me: by ote Maye) 4a Mot elke a te ee Necrolomical sete OF sies es one; he Shel ed alan dl aug here ele pete 675 Dextters As Ac BR VOLO Fa aaia 4) cine selec Bese he es! ok ae We Fea Ra aes tear a ee eee Dexter, S..Ni) Presents ANNE. oo ovis) '8 oar e 160 loca wubb le whe ala: eee: Eee Diagram of the Society’s building 5... cso se wee lela ee iw ise ee b's. ot) dee OL DIB HPO YS sa) ses elle ree! hat alate erik whe ene AMET ODEs aid leash ola ele ae ee Pickens6n’s telescope FEpPMiTed..’ 5 ci. he Adee whey Wake Boal wie ale > 68 Dilatory-Committees reprimanded. . . .<. «c's 6 6 «0 ce 0 ce ce ew ee 416 Dilley to sell Transactions in London, . .).0 2... e222 eee ce oe 0 oo 146, 150 agreement with Tescinded,' 3 .ic5. fee eyeielis lalla wirelae| atiey a: e weldex ABE ZRehSESRETZSZPESIZA #82 oo Tether from. O65 es. oie ieere tee igi at guiet a hme. eer peb Ae'elle elie atel ls 160 so ech peg price SSE > “cfc aaa 334 Diplomas received ...... fo La Sead te Valiant Wiles di'esa be ol peste Pe ee | Diploma R. 8. Valencia tobe framed _ Sy diduaieldl tian wicae ester geal ace Cole wo OCS ee Dipping needle, experiments on the, by Rev. T. H. Croker ......... 152 Dipus, American, ..... herbed Te Pet anteaters a) Gi kta T bss be. ik Ja: ge cal BOS Directors Philadelphia Library Company will rent room to the Society . 50 Disdovery. be Tuo, Bolland vn Se deo er a oh ee woke 185 742 IDOUMELY DY TPAGSINONS <> 560.6 jas Veh cla eee ay ea Re ep ee ieee an eel wean BEENG SOAP SYRCOMN. |. oe ado elo te enw bite lel kite le can eho as Oe heh aa en ee REPRO OP PUATLS 2s 100 SS. or WRU. wg hase Ie Oe Oh eres ea NARs. Ua ema e eh UTaOe Emithe South Pacific. 2 cies ek eo tene whe heneie he Bre etel a oe baste Re Bee Discoveries in the Northwest country by P. Pond ........6...... 188 Discontinuance of the meetings in 1774. .....526.c02cc0eceveceee 87 Diseases of the North American Indians. .........0c00 csv eee 8% of Santo Domingo. ......... So uhentoh arta 16k a,” ol wate eee Mes ath aeke 209 Disinfecting apparatus and disinfectants. ..... . vide Guyton ‘Mopvean: Disorder caused by drinking GOLD WAGERS CS isis tie ere eMe Se cel ior ee eee ele 85 Disposition of money, how tobe made. ... 0... eee ec cece we wes 28 , iNstherne from Ohester county, Par ss eae late eS sere she alee ol ele MOT ‘Distinguished strangers present at meeting. ....5,...006-.e8ee6.~ Ill "Distribution of silk worm eggs... sees eee eee eee ee eee OE MOLDROR 5s Fa va he Ah ele (a. 4 aces tp Oey kaitan WEEE AL! oe olla ajo late 83 Dobson presents Encyclopedia... . =. 2 60 eee 0 e's ew oe , 22, 216, 287, 275 RIGOR GI Ag scot nce Cony tae tans, 9t Kise Wer lebmire safe, Uae Udi oleh ha: by ae aR ee proposes to print Transactions ... 2 oo. so ee vie te woe ow & o Dbly B08 BO OVAL a 5 reso), 5 whiss otha Oi ele h siare, 0) Bm Mon Wie ewe he be er atle DOOy ROB OOe Be Geary Te CC hho ie trae Care eel Hines 557 | ‘Doctrine of tides, letter on. =. ).)5:. . ae by GT oe FAL tira pear ay Rik tethehiee OG Documents relative to the Connecticut controversy presented: eet cave Reh DLS _ valuable historical, at Harrisburg... ....... PEP ari TOR AGT UY gir Ni. Dodecahedron, stone, from Ohio, presented . . 2... ee eee eee we 2 207, 208 Dollar Of 1836 presented . 3s. vk ee ew wee we wie te Ye. a Mare. cele ea ete eee IGISID , MEOW EHPSCLAG Ol. Ls 750d he vueV eis) ince cue dled wie tw usl ee ke) cant Wahi BS AL 0 on Rs eee idea Tete CUS PR eI So & inl ve’ Go0t oe whale Dal hy adhe a ene UEREIAM ENON NOTA ONTEG Sr Sg NE Sa Nie kang Teles eed sa 8 le Uae SL Balls hal tna oc oleae 593 Donations. . « 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2, 29, 55, 58, 59, 64, 68, 71, 72, 74, 79, 80, 81, 97, 98, 118, 1205 123, 124, iz, 129, 132, 133, 185, 186, 143, 147, 148, 150, 151, 152, 155, 156, 159, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 169, 170, 172, 178, 175, 176, 177, 178, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 188, 198, 194, 196, 197, 198, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 209, 212, 214, 215, 216, 218, 219, 220, 221, 228, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, * 231, 232, 233, 284, 285, 286, 287, 289, 240, 241, 248, 249, 251, 258, 254, 255, , 269, 270, 271, 272, 278, 274, 278, 280, 281, 282, , 801, 802, 804, 805, 807, 310, 811, 312, 818, 814, 5, 827 , 828, 829, 331, 882, 338, 834, 335, 836, 8387, , 846, A , B49, 350, 351, 357, 858, 359, 860, 361, 363, 964, 377, 378, 879, 380, 882, 388, 884, 885, 886, 887, 888, 389, 890, 301, 892, 393, 304, 395, 896, ol 898, 899, 400, 401, 402, 408, 404, 405,%406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 428, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 482, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 488, 489, 440, 441, 442, 448, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 452, 458, 454, 455, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 478, 474, 475, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 488, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, 402, 49%, 494, 495, 496, 497, 495, 499, 500, 501, 502, 508, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 518, 514, 615, 516, 517, 618, 519, 520, 521, 522, 628, 524, 625, 526, 527, 528, 529, 580, 532, 585, 594, 535, 586, 587, 588, 589, 540, 541, 542, 548, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 508, 54, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 568, 564, 565, 566, 567, 56%, 569, 570, 571, 572, 578, 874, 676, 576, 577, B78, 679, 580, 581, 582, 588, 684, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 591, 592, 598, 54, 595, 596, 597, 598, 509, 600, 601, 602, 608, 604, 605, 606, 608, 618, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 020, 021, 022, 62%, 624, 625, 626, 627, 620, 630, 681, 682, 638, 634, 685, 686, 687, 688, 630, ‘O40, O41, 642, 618, 644, 645, 647, 648, 649, 650, 651, 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 657, 658, 659, 660, 661, 00%, 064, 065, 006, 668, 669, 670, 672, 678, 674, 675, 676, 677, 678, 679, 680, 681, 682, 688, 65/1, 085, 086, 687, 688, 689, 691, 692, 693, 604, 695, 697, 698, 699, 701, 702, 708, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, 709, 710 Donations to be read to the Soclety F. 1 ce ee ee ee ee ee ee) BB Donation BOOK, TOW; Ordered , . ..¢ . 0 6 dio nie 6 cb alee e eres viele sw, MOU B88: S553 2385 3 3 a 33 33 2 33 ! : Cone are on oe RRO PAGE. syygaenge Lic hetamaises becche Ep SEE A ae PEA i FR RYO PE EI ALAR | aid letter trea Jem AMOI Cae Se Pe Be ooo ag 64 from Batavian HOety ole wii ct svn ole hsisey Cipher al peaUareip ates eat te eee Trot ‘DGDBOTD co) sie) cap ee ee de Wd akg) BaD De RANT bce ais eco 8 eee |e Ody 0 fromm Jr Be POCO Mais arte eld eek ye Cpe ler Shaee es abn cet & Mele: 72 Fram Gras es Se tarde eg a leek TAL aoe SEA Bate te’ o> elie oD fron /Tsr hel TROODE 50 oo eo hese soe ele alle.'e tal-g ig eal el ee wie me Os Lee 72 Prat ASSLT 52 so yee) gale a nae eece te eenan a a hm Kio! Coat aay) Bae from Mublen berg eves csee ete ee Oe ar ee eter ae eae | Baron Shuckman.....«..-. aire See 6 ears ahaa arena a ea Mea te ee from Taylor; Sieara © Co 22 se ag ie onde eieke ©. pera wer bre tie me 9 SOE POM: Taylor WAIUE 5 ese 6 iia ete ee orale & wie! tether a, ous 6 0 halve he 72 SPOON VY BU WEIS oo) anlar eh at aue eine eld ea 6 eae’ a carta tstleeraee ahaa Van annie ane Of GORROTER: PINTS: 6 oye etek 6 AS pees Oe a ee ew oe pl bere se aeeinl Ss 74 ofsnow shoes. .... pees Clk ietelln aaal 6: 6, phe fale. oid peniens cel/erereten lire solicited: for Dutldings ois eis s pte echt wa phe ey evE RUA me agera eter y Mee OF A MOFIGaAN MeEGAIE's ail okie ane toca 'ra’ pide one’ oie ahi) Wd talceue emp itar Saree Of.a New. ballot DOX oii oie je a Wale elie eo ol 8) yo lg Seba e Uae eins 0 ta 9 Oy eee Cf SH NOOUR AS ol gc) eT oo Ea alee cee eee hed Lal aE a aon ae Oe anaeoee athe ee Donaldson's dredging Machines) ../i sg <6 6 o/s: e ois 2 ete 0 Oe oo 60 a Me Oe referred £0 & COmMmMmilttees (oye) arse Sue. ee e lene ens! eels & etal a 6 tay eae Doorkeeper appointed... ... ew bw ew ccs ee wee ana ad erie aonb cede il Dorsey, Dr.,extirpates alarge Wen... see ee eet ee sive eee eee 0 Draft'ofaddress to‘Assembly.... cc ees. eo se eer ees ee Spends 19 of certificate:of membership 62. 6s kisie es 60 6 6 ws 656 6 mre tes SepOly tae of laws read . SR De a PY, 6 NAP Ley Mo ete Ree Oe ores oe Ae iontorubitevtn tc 2 esc ee Ame Aa Le ok ek ea ee ee Ofihe Miassissipnl osc GS ele aie Nie alee dee leo 6s bee aw Ae, earn 42 Draining machines for marshes. 2s sis «6.6 ¢ sp 6 be ale 8 ahs oe 0 ete ee Drake, Dr. Dan., caper Bu 2514S ae ee Ls ok ama aS PE WRRUC EL OWE a: 6" 4: 0.6 ay.0) 00 a hlatatten a Peuatink ae keen cae wae he once 6 argo er ead. eae “Drawing ofa chevaus de friexe . ah ecw Fie as doen Mae” o, WAS TEMS. Ghal-Ohah we ehet et ate MaDe TAOS ODGI Tg oid Kicala soe: alot wean e Oe te eudett ele Mbce woes aerate eee (oe ek TET ET ee Ae eee Paine PY a? eRe eee ee Pa ere ak ede TOUR PINGS SLOBMIDOAE .2.s. aie, bi eel arelies Rue ce lee ere aie t iD imine tak any nee wheel boat. . 2... 8 PR ps Ae ey a ieee ar pe A Dreams, sleep and, nadie dnt Gy Tee Stee Teed 80 Drayton, Governor, letter from. oo. sc eie ee wis wale ole 0 ee as 6 ag» OSL, B42 Dredging machine for GOCKR. . 65:20 0 s.0 ea 0) 0s 0 « yee, 0 80, 6) 60 bey Segoe DPV: TOU OULU DER cinta! chia ele sheesh a ep Len) aes a ek lehin Cale eee et een DwCalde, LOttar LOOMS, oc en vane ache ages. cup ie he, CER ea Roe) apenas mi eita ec eee Dunes; ANNUAIAKEG 070: aie bre! so cde eis yh a? ae) orale ay aie snnd ape eues ee eee PO BALROCORRON 5 Reps ois, dele ay ere Ai a bs al pl ele whe thy wa ei metade Teun Aeee LO BO OOLIOGLOE icin In Fniles. dyin. je d-ie\-519 tel ah aeliahie yh elo jar wate whale aes eee raised to %. a RDN Raut IN a ete nin Nel at Tinthéld sgesun ta tonkemetoak: BAAN Hetieay eeaverpy Nip gay ora tata Bl clock ready . Sicuptiatian hi.g.o die tank ar euken tal dare eeraraate her @ ae ane tie 44 petator vice ee ck diet as Gk ah ate saree ape: o. euadie! ene 50 iu Jarceatinventa héw aawsnil. eietieelMlaas Magee aia ia eo? til oi.8 fence. seca ie) ae Dunbar, J. W. R a ath Re eA Diy ky a 638 Dunbar, R.; paper DY. os: << ee ewe fe via eles = Ole ws. 6's O00, S00, 319, 323, 880 bianca eka ty Bei Bes Sor 2 we ee a a dah memoir onthe Mississippl oi esau. rele Fase ee ao are 66: -& 362 op il berg Ae eee ind gh, trig tee ia "350, 388 FQGCEP POR: ew ae boa cba ena. eral ar ae Peal abana: wat oh ata. me . 340, 390 MS, journal of, presented . RRM Oh TRUER A) eee ee p lie «We are we os eta Duncan, Dr., presents medical commentaries. Stee hota STOie ee. ata les en 744 Dunlap proposes to print Transactions. ........-.+-+e8e6 _ Offers for sale lot on Fifth street. . . and Claypoole’s bill for advertising .. Dunn, Samuel, chart ofthestars..... oe 2.6 Sehe-.a'h 05616 leh BCL 6ST OOO oO “9 oF g Duodenum, calculous concretion found in a horse’s....... Duplicate minerals to be exchanged . Du Ponceau, Chevalier, letterfrom........50.20 020088 GEREN Of:. 02s tc eit eels Taare Du Ponceau, P.S., letterfrom ......... ENERO |. 36 Swe ae ere els ce te te pte Scheeffer’s book. ......% oe Oe te Y Oe - 6. ST GENS “fe © © © © ee ee ew we reports on Rittenhouse deed ....... to examine Batavian Philosophical Society Transactions. 9 10° "eo (ee & aD et a8 oe “ee © ee we - presents a translation of Zeisberger’s grammar. eit «al ee prepares same for publication... . presents a memoir on English phonoldrwic Wien ete od her te ohh chosen annual orator. ....-.eseecsee delivers the anuual oration. ........ presents Heckewelder’s portrait .... on the languages of the Mexican Indians . communications by .... to deliver oration on Tilghman...,.... e: 0:16) \6,%0-16 MO) BY © oe ee eee PAGE. aoe 1% or ates ee 152, 155, 159 eee 81 soe 881 eer, ie + ove 588 + 675 202, 575 170, 581, 569 eee U8. owe a, GE tere 494 "7 498, 502, 503 oe. ete ee |) OMT - 566, 567, 569 to write to the Secretary of the Treasury about the New York Custom SUT SS Sa ty AP ETE eee he ee EO GIGGLE. PrOmidone 6905 apse b. cue oie. no. o ereltenie aie see ® accepts the office ...... to prepare introduction for Transactions . prepares obituary of Thorombert........+-+e 1 & 03-8). 8S 3% “erie @: 6 40 Write LO JaAS-BrownD:... cic o.0 pe. 6: 8 be ile el ele es we ele els portrait of, presented. . “_* © @ * to prepare sketch of Du Pont... 2... sce revecves excused from biographical sketch of La Fayette ...... to prepare sketch of Chevalier DuPonceau..... 0° wife eo'atie to prepare sketch of Chas. Smith.... to prepare obituary of Wm. Rawle.... to prepare obituary of Tracy . on ideographic languages. . to prepare notice of Marbois. Dupont de Nemours, paper by . . letter from... ces sec ee presents a bust of Turgot.. . Du Pont, 1,, death of... eete, 678 Durald’s paper to be published le. ates Duties of President. .......-. Vice-Presidents....+..-. Secretaries, .\. cc cs be. PRORSUTOE '.c; sata bee a) Ourators...w.ccestec ces Councillora . sie pee eevee of the Historical Committee 2.9 OS Se) e! 2 573 © 79. Se ate. wee 574 504 595 Set er” seid ieee 6.0 Uae . « «675, 676 iv a eee Tate ate eae SPs Resa ne e820. & 18:76 '8 W yet ee") 0s -@ 70L were ee . 298, 299, 800, 301, 318, 459 a. ey @* @. 106.4) OO, 4 WE Sa re 831 pele Je. B'S [8) 0/858 ee 8 owe 468 ©. 0,0 \@ Dye, On Gee oe! ‘ee erg 660 BOP 10 10 €56.ce "Ss Faia: ee BLS 839 =O. wt oS. i'w Se O18 er ore 26 Seale We Gat hte a Dra ark der ben eee panera Obie layacke tpt Aa Ne ALE Tie*:2 & Bes 9 0 OF O10) 2 040,86 27 2°O..8, 650 0 “ele, 9" 8.40078 UIs 855 ob ee ee ele » vets" e se a Ute». 0 400) 400 Duvigneau and Parent send a paper on prussicacid. ... 666 6 eee ee 487 Dyes, native red .....see0e POM ERONS 6 oo ae ee nese American red-root,..... VOROtTADIO 1... 002 cee O48) Oy O10 °@- 6 6 te (6p OMe Oe, 80°R 2B Oe 8. Oe 807 Soe .6 6:0 © UO. Bre ere 1678 U 97 Df te tae ee he ae Oh Vee De Oe OE VN at ha iat Ss Oe 148 6-8 0. Or 6 Taare Ors BOF Be 229 745 . ears Early climate of the Delaware .....+-+eseeeeeeeeeeeseee history of Pennsylvania: . 2 6.6 oie 6 6.0 s eee wiecd se we eee ee meteorological observations in the Swedish settlements on the Dela- WTO i 5 Sua eee ae pee Ke ace Pip et ao pen ieieae et ere ow go Earth, new method of calculating its size... 1... eee ee ee ee eee LOFIR-OL CHO Me ia: Sis. Sip reha ee RW ele) Wheel cia tel alabe pret ere: el sie +s Earthquake at Frankfort, Ky., Feb. 25,1812 ......se0ecee4885 Want Tndid peripoexhiblteds.'s 6.s'e vie dis lo ESE ee EN aks FREDO GANATIO THOO sss) Pics awe wo fal prec ete e Wiate den dy blahe pee ave i AA oi ay le) VE gable ae end Oks eR he Lele e opie Bp ahaene tere ana Tee wheeling; letter. froMy: y.:s\\5.\es ete oc peliasD” let Rid eee et seal els averemete a6 donation from...... oS akiase: btatik,s, eqns len piiakeianeee ete Echinus, impressionsof .. Eclipse, Junar, of Sept., 1801. . . Bipony, preserl ted) 4s. soi we iad ledenecoleraces Weta ¢ PAGE. 8 &8 ERAZSESEES 319 Ol CO BIT oa is dos oh eee Uw ce auesdn as aie elecd anghe 3 a2 SOR ORR of the sun June, 1806, -... <0. oie vis 0s co wis es 0 0 0 ere © 2 008s BOS, B96, B97 oil painting of presented; .. 1... eee ee we meee eee eee solar and lunar, 1809, observations of.. 2... 6 eee ee eee eee Eclipses of Jupiter’s moons). . sects een ever e wees eesere “Economy,” receives a prize for essay on warming rooms .....+.++-. WOOHOM FT, AGIIOME Ga 15) o aera ae Ta lela Fal wlio lee 4) piv: oe telib phactdes eis Education. . 2... 6-0 ee « «0 6 « 245, 246, 247, 248, 252, 258, “254, 257, 260, 263, 265, 279 OF THO. DING)! ag ae tae aetata eck ere ale aie) eléue! sca s we Bote ee Effects of phosphorus on the human system. ......ee-++e+e8 e088 Effect of cold on trees, paperon. . . Sitar a US Ure wey A ee oe ke oe ee _of weather on the human constitution. .......6-6+ +2 +e eee _ Effects of opium and Papaver compared. ........ee+6- cee Effusions under the skull, Deveze’s treatment of. .......00+e6++ Eggs of silk worms to be distributed. .......0.2-2+see6-8 Egypt and Louisiana compared. ......0se-.eeee0ee8e88 Elasticity of steel springs lost by heat... 0... eee eee tee ewer ees muectrioal cel, aceannt Of4.. 6). 0S «dh ocover aie beer a etal an elera, ehe teeret ake HAC ING GOBCLIVEd 30566 kee aity oR CAP OTE eRe oe ORO) ete, OL eo Leh atte ae Oe WPRRQOLOO oa. 42 oi! aC b) are cai wat ab cee ate Ot deh Oso aa Tehst ot bie. ee arti eCe Gee MOODO 0.9. so v0) 5 oo 0.6 wr oie ie el eie. e pie e's « 6s o 6. fu Ly OI ae POUGTNOG ois) ohare 8 PARA Mee SEPT AP eas ayy sea ANT Be a Hlectricity, atmospheric, letter on... . 0's 0 the a et ole wo eee 81 Widsivomapter of Win. Hewly. . oa so hk, eakyl an sAeew ace Bw als 6 sieges eo) ee Engravings deposited by W. L. Smith ... 66.5 ee et eee ee ee . 364, 371 returned at hid request; a lene acelin [blab iddeleMelind whe, lee voller es) OO Enlargement of Committee on Seal... 2. cece cere renew renee 58 Wo auirios WY. Gouin-tise ciecie ls wheter mah Ma phmle New el aw iar wie ota kee Enquiry (by Dr. Rush) into the causes of sleep and dreams.......+-. 80° BMHOTON TOUCH ics re ella fo eccb ww te tnafa ee la beers on 0! Oa ete kele UBhar a’ Wl -ce eee $ Wren ves:de Canons). 15 le ese Wiel ate AW 8 hate Soe be ke a eee aces 7 Oe Dpsom-salt found Loaey Tied) Wid wie NG ac elet ene lee @ © ela ie are ieieteieter ser aee F.quations, to find the roots of, by logarithms. ... .°.... e440 -412,418 Eequinoctial gales 1.6). 56 aie bce aio 0 wee eee os wee lcmle y+ ¢ 88 @ HOee Phuilvioxes, Procession of the). Gyo: < eres ered aya lo Whe Bonded’ eieXe a wake, ieee Equisetum hyemale, paper On os... ee bein stew es wee ew ee oe OIG VO e DUbHsbed go us x Ga Wi al ee ereera ete elk he wisi th for We owe: lp ea eAD mee Pradure ifthe minwlegen:s cig. alc ccce ei ak eh’ whe hie eo ecehaladane Se a ty Pee ‘Erection of building. Steg aia ate Nelle Malo eher tuk py elvey eked: ial eee Bh eeeaeee Rte canal iedat proncnted:. Pel OEE ee eee pte beet 6 rel wale weer eee Errors to be corrected in former publications. Pe ae eed Oa eh P|, Error in daté of meetings... see eee cle bene, ole + op eis ctene 0 400, 408; 416 An the minnteneis 66 ahi ca: at PEO Ie Meu Rr ee TMB BFE SES 209, 424, 427 in the nautical almanac... .teek ie wie ee Ay ee aD cele a ta, TA eee 435, 490 Erskine, R., Chevaux de frize of ......... Pa cls pacati by eduise att tel ies 158 Eruption on the island of St. George. 2). 08 ek kk tk te ee et ele wane 410 Erving, Geo., letter from.) .°. 4. 2 ft ee Sa! Sse peters S08 Dig! Sarbanes he 348 BIG sale Eres ADOT) OMe vse 0 ula Mera a acini ah oth Meee twee ieee he na eo uel Meee 500 requests the Society’s telescope o.). 6. 8 ee olin ob cl aie hele epee 591 Gn tornadods ec. 707 say Oth; WALTOING TOOTS), «) 0s). apap atin atta beter sory et kha ecla eame w alg ge 194 On animal HAS sor. sys! sie ela: se eye Sie pte eb Mal ets th dete Sauna oe ets ct SS Preferred back .° 20. i 6s. 68s ee tr de he nt eee fer Pe ae Bild e ke e 157 not within scope of Magellanic Premium. .........+..+-. 157, 262 EO BE ic ao ata se Pre ear ens te SR Uh Sa ariaeen te ee er ky a ay Ug 252 . ON GAUCRUION: NO. Bigs sh ip nar ee. Lae a dat a hig tgAne aa! 9)\9' aw he ee a -on education for competitive premium. ..........2-6565826- - 229 OPW TOSORCUBEN GE ae Nodes ta eee Ce ethan Minpiglnaa Ne Lips ta Gelnmenel wee ae 73 on comets, Oliver’s letter in relation to his. ........+2s2++s 74 GN UGS TATOO. hi coic ss eS AL Sis cw ee eee are ile Hatta a bce ewe Sees bs" OT.BHIDS” PUDADS eh ole ee eo oes EM TE ae eee es eye ei | 6 ON UNE SDTEI SLOG. SEs 6 ele alin! a Seite: ike? pltehiee Ue Carta at's adatom 166, 167 TMA ah aires arte praca a a te esas flak Ns Bath ee at RRA MD ab sien 209 VTE, Fs SON Ge a ter ss wa ase es Nenee SeGat gar eae pe SA Tee Of i. Bi Coxe to De returned o°.. ojie sas) & si ried ee 1 a a eee: f | GD AOI oi hereto e leks yar She Oem ante dl sib dials ote 276 on the powers and mechanisms ofnature.........6.-0560868% 175 on heat by Jno. Christopher Stroebel i Agee Ne Care hnes telah ate glides Gs Weak. 173 on Phytolaria Decandria ... 0.60.5. eh ies, uate Vb Valse aztel ot go e's 232 OR: COMIDUGELOD ear alg ol ee Sarak gate a Pees pase Gare eS 234 on insects noxious to young chickens... 20.) 5 we ee se ew ee ee 109 OD WARNOMe Variations: 4). ehabaec wala ww als wel aiia cw hatet eas: ot 155 on universal language. ....... 4... 0% Pipi at Malta Wh ot GAS Ob) say? 161 on useful knowledge to receive premium........ PUPA oh Bi ict cage 228 OT OWE CG a! sie cal tarry eed ay ok wieligcl od oe ey Pd to Gr, PA CES te 4 f Beck De s 748 — MES : PAGE. FSAR VAAL DO TOLUINI OG 5. 85 oso ace Mae PRU ECR On elte ete ce leha Pe ROI esas aot BOD on remittent and bilious fevers. .... oS ities ee we eel, e038 . 265, 266 on the peach tree. ...¢;..... Ry SR PR RS AY en Se . « = . 264, 266, 269 all to be produced. .......... LAAe Se Ue rene ek ee A aioe 270 Estimate for Chesapeake and Delaware canal. ........2.+.+-. POR. KS 40 era Natures: oN. sis wee eee eke ance SiN bse eae She ee ete hs 51 for canal between Chester river and Duck creek. .... Py eee a 40 Etat des finances deSt. Dominique... 2.5... ee ee eee ee ee ee ee | 164 PeeROr, BUlpP Ure: 796 So esi esa wales ciel wok Par harper ty ae rR ee | POPABTIBALION, 55586 les' Sat bo ade a aie eeenw tone eines Se RE eB Budiometer........ easlebbiin rales oh ath Bl ape bles /\0! is 5 ole dutwrievg te - | 684 Euler, engraving of, presented ... 5.500 see et ee ee ee 895 Eulogium on Priestley. .......... Sa CoA ee . . . 848, 868, 369, 370 — ; to be pronounced on Franklin ........6.ee0-+-+-+e808-. 181, 188, 189, 192 delivered by Dr. Smith to be printéd,). ow ee et ee ew oO on Priestley by Dr. Barton. ...... aPebatti her ets beets uele hee esa ge seen on Rittenhouse, delivered by Dr. Rush, wee slates vette cee SnD Ss ante ae a COS DUD MANO fey oO ier eve ke lial a alneta ve Lente PR Ne Py EIN WRENN EY os on’J..B. Smith. 2-2 2 * ah ae tane Mini's Pe Ys ewe RT Dora tee. «. ) 485 on Jona, Williams fe Kis BD os seal R ca Gluasr ene eee eae ORT, O- W IStAl s Fi 6 oct eiel.ot os bal iive Seka Deb Ly mbes Bras: on Dr. Woodhouse to be delivered before the Medieal Society. 420 European languages, comparison of, by Dr. Collin. .........e\e4- 271 _Evaporation, experiments and observations on ........0508 256. 81 mverett, W., letter froma. ic eis. e SA eleieleye she cecae 6 Ba CCE e sane eee Ewing, Jno., letter of.........../..% fe ie eraate Sieh (6 aie Se oe ae gee to deliver annual oration, ......-...s88s a. Witeyere a wie Mette ae WASTE DH cosh a Sh laee as abc e nes See thi eiee re Sac tpas Ota et a) ee epee 141, 216 Exact distance to determine... ., . ores. eee ees evee SR Petar kia ey | Excentricanomaly of planets... ..6....-+8- Sie Somat exe RY ete geo e th eae Excursion to the White Hills. .......... eias-uNahige hieite he Abe Nebel Cae 399 Exhibition of two designs for seal ,»...... 0.8 ee ee eee or ant ee 57 Expansion of wood by heat, paperon ..... otelika ‘drial eos Je Or ane ae Expense ofa filature to be estimated... . ./. wee we te wet tt es 50 of Mr. Rhoads... .. 63 ws Belt Ser wets WA eat Renee i wits. rene Seeka 45 of Owen Biddle. ...... AE We BOE Se we a Te! ee sa ee of Chesapeake and Delaware canal . . . 1... ee eee ee ee © 2 OS, 40, A OE PUAIGIG CO Ela =o Fie ess eras era k et ce a ot eR ON oer e diy Size. we ere Experiments on heat-conducting power of metals. ...... aS Tree Pare rg me (|: to be made with torpedo. ....... oie) bile Rese, bree ee aye es lee 82 OR CVAPOratlOn =o. ovis. scce se vee ae oe sede bw cere an eee Vets eae 81 GF DE, FIQDATAGDS.. 0s hiss gicercte 9)% Shans ts AM hee we og ae eee OD PRIOGIBLON Sa eee sat pha CR eA e Tebeel ore jays otk eG ielwi a yet oa on black lead for lightning rods by. Rittenhouse la esas 10 6 Wb whe deena ON CVODOPAUMON foc. c.'s a0 bl 8, Bw la we cate tee he 4 ips We tote MN aS tiup en on the dipping needle els tu ecma ih Steer bun eye OOM ble Wane ee 152 — on temperature of alrand water. ..... ghovhip! oa Wire wiry, eae a hes nl ee Plectrignl ovr. ech ssa oe arr © Rite Oi (Ce ee Ob we) ee Bevahsion of iron end brass by heat’. ehpite ohn te id ata beset ale Ue eRe lee UR ane Exploring expedition to the Northwest... ...-6+6 5 eee eee . + « 488, 486 Explosion, spontaneous, of artillery... 6.6. eee ee ee ee ww + © MOT, £08 Extinet voleano in North CAPOUMA . cee eee ee eee ee ee es 180 poate GUY 0 () rn aie Eee a ee la He erie sar ef Sak ee Extra Magellanic Premium provided for ...6+6+¢5+ oie bral 4 tet ep Rte OOD when to be awarded,>. . . 6 Fe o. 1V he 0 wg Nrelnety gle phim ahha las pee QUOSHIONS POF f 2s os ci 6's bie 0 0 0.0 0 410.0 0 0.8 8 6b 5 e Che te en 878 awarded to John Garnet for a paper on a new nautical chart, ... 300, 400 © 79 / Extra Magellanic Premium, model offered for.......+- resolution relative tothe ........see-.8 Subjects lor LNG. wg eta io ere a) oo le acne ae ane awarded to Joshua Chapman. ......-+-.-. ee #© @ * “rr ee wre le | 408 communication for, on an instrument for finding specificgravities . 512 reportion,...6 3 .%6. 3 ee paper on a new hydrant. .....-.2+ee+-. receives @ promium ..... cess sees MADER LOPS aa. a ie ee RP, ee ecitan's Waa gtig oh 5 MODARIONS toe 6s Go tas a, clare meee Fayette county, cascade in ........... ibe ea ee Featherstonehaugh borrows geological specimens. .... Fee of members fixed... 2... 6. wee la: alee eae POPE TGONM A Be das DARON WR 5 5 at sl Cadre ahatledeenatignn eles “a z Ferguson, Capt. Wm., presents petrifications.... . . . . 618, 514 See Oe . 618 BWAVGOU 6 oa a (aCe er eae’ ARES pra Te erie vate ty car eet Petre Fund loaned the Society’s printer. ... . Sareea teetas diet fae (query) can it be given for merit when not applied for......... 534 asked for process of magnetizing steel bars....... + + + oe » «506, 588 awarded'to Os CO. Brodle 6.65 ees acdty neice le \0lto pe ane ba race ik, oe ee Fund, stateof...... Shigity ac honia Ge wen etans iac/e aes Aa anhho. wie pie - - 629, 697 Extra Uterine Gestation, unusual case of abel asta nhs &bd eet a ace eee Ewing, Jas., M.D., receives a premium for a new bydrant . ABS a gu aay «Ts 518 Sioehvan dmpdal edo Ake we causa’ tee oEe a. 5 Coe Eyelids, muscular structure of the... 1... ee eee eee ee ee eee ee 5D a = pe Fabbroni’s Bibl, Lett. presented ..... ae POM RN RY eee MT Fahlberg,S., thanked. ,....... KR ates age oven Ge stairs «+ © 298 Families in Lancaster who make homespun ......22-6+-s2e+6% pA 56 Fan chair, drawing of.......... eae eels teh k eee oe menk - 144 Farmer, Rev; Mr., letter from... ......s888 20.8 Paar Wry) Sorter ti 75 Farmer’s Hotel. . . . a label a catia eet 1 ee Oe oe PEPE ia ate ae Fascinating power of the rattlesnake aera tare ta Ga pe oule kiwi ieee : Mypeuonet, letter from.) ov) si0/c exvediia Mereen eree ase ered Pa Er a” as Ferrer, Astronomical Observations by. .......6.2e.4-+e8s8e2: 874, 375, 896, 397 TORRE AL ook eee EP aha og eee ate EC a a ck ertebe bare « - 877 Ferussac’s Bulletin subscribed for............ 2 « » + « . 580, 532, 583, 593 MOBLOT PO ees ea a. ea ee bee) BIRO el mie eal las era) 8 ee bg! hee ee -. 580 Berry boat, @ UOwlLy INvEnted soa of picks. wis are ee ev. O a\-6 ah ele imiene pe Feushwanger, paper by...... ohm: eihy ap Od eae ea, OER neh Met otto) aeaee cs, aie Withdrawn by authors). ofc Sete aes ees we 0200!) OO Fevers, remittent and bilious, essayon......... Pie ar a wis ee) PaO Fifth street, house in, suitable for the Society... .... 2220 dee eee = 116 owners of to be conferred with .-. .....s++.-. we aiere abe HOO CGGE, SG 6 So ae ee hes a pw a eine nae Te ehahe ta ca elie ab aie. eh? Ce door steps on, toohigh. ............. ‘ eee ee »«. 162 Fifty sets Transactions to be reserved... ....cc0 cee ss eee Sie 204 Filature, public petition fora......cccsccsnecsween 0 “hy 49 : estimate to be made of expense of. ............. Shave: tiles eee BUSS, DAVOS WY sek ieee ee. co ere eal eterbteuenels else’ bias «i 288 not to be published...) ied ks 6 et a ehecerar’ Me hd a dete’ tere Se weg 284 presenta dameice woods fl eis Siar ehaliec ete ei kes ers) ators a ele 121 owes ten shillings.......... Shall eta tellec eel © les tente’ ere e/a y 71 thanked . cai ie wie chay Ve, eles es, Santer es Mt taaa neh? igh uae ie ey: 60 Finance Committee BER BAS eee rn Vey st nL ESO et ry ose aaa a 549, 573, 606 Finch, J., presents fossil shells trom Virginia . Cahiers , Gan ty oie ew chee 2 Fine for non-attendance of members... 2... 2 ee ee cee ee ee ews iL ; for non-return of borrowed books to go to the Library . pet Og aio hee Fines remitted... ........ Rich w yer e De eRe Se Lea en 6 esate mae Ay 347° Fire, toextinguich . oat esc raat Soe SUNG A ca See Tatts ie Le eae Wert wir 229 comets, &c., paper On..'..... 2. 8 Miksa ta tsa ietie eh arte Mgt car) ap, lann wu ne 60 escape, offered for Magellanic Premium, ; eee a Bi Tn Baste Ae a eR fails to receive a premium... .......8 2.208088 Be Rote - 402 CRCEPO/ MOMS OLB ae Lee! as Shes, eae Umea Roles oa eee tain na lene eb avin kee places, essay on improvement of. .. 2... 2. ee eee ee ee + « DOF, 257 ‘ essay on, for Magellanic Premium ......... 2 ee eee oie 245 design Lore, |) oh oil's Se aA CRN RIGGS Ca heat ok bity hee anate teed 77 proof building proposed for all the Societies in Philadelphia . . . . 641, 648 Firewood ordered........... BNL pi nlie Metts ire tet Go Seag Vad aytan baie Coe Ge 52 First Constitution of the American Philosophical Society. Ehip eats eh es ele 7 2 meeting in the new building. fo pied a few es a sree teal verte knee _ regular in new Hall, . ath res ie Sa et Pa Ae Pec aig Ug Gt le ney ohte n'a Fish, caught in the Delaware, presented. .........- ic piseteecleiex vel rane ee Fisher, J. F., examines the American medals. ......08.2.-0-0058 wlkgcce wee presents coins...).... RRP Te WT ren, DAR Phir sg AL taBL AORN SET PE LMI Poe Gh Pisher’s. MAP tO HS ONSTAVE. 0). So ees oop foie e elerin o: 4, toute o. ein abies 59 Fishes, generation of........ Bee Gr eee saa Data a aaa sg. aah git Ce nd et ome aT of the United States...... Beem IE MAGRS Che teprat tow cm aiste uaa « =)» 407, 474 Fitch, Jno., steamboat model of, exhibited... .. 0... eee ee es 183, 185 organizes a company for propulsion by steam,. ... 1.2. eee eee 625 Fixed air, machine for clearing wellsof. .... 2.02 cee ee ete ee es) 16 Flagg’s Observations on atorporific eel. .... 1.6.64 Ay Aa Reve tar clemna t REPRO) Let Rey CRUD aa) Ue RESO A Teane REED op a Chr MDE Tamey Ger Me os, Flaxman’s bust of Franklin, ..... 2.55. e eee ees ere Rites See ee Fleckeisen’ s selenotopographical fragments PSE br. Seat bale oes ecole eb ipe aee MEG DOE PODEL DY sob hes are Oot cae a 6 8, aia hie kt ancaie lait fits uatlede Wot ae Flint glass from Lancaster county. ...... eee ee ere erecenee 65 Wook; Diliforipying the scc 66) aes CN Nw ole Ogle 8 bare 8 8 ae eee Wtora Of Arkansas, by Thos, Nuttell NE ee ee aa a ah ray RUN ra! Ciel Flora Lancastrensis ...... ee ses Bad re Noah Vat Role Wane te veloe ty te! eh Metteel eae Floral Calandarilum........... Beco MES, we tected piriqiidl Salt Re Florida, natural history of....... MOOR eT Bate ae ee REET Bi Or 6 bee ae ELVORS OL io1d Ww isis’ Sletiatele aie tals RAs Rissa SS iio tel Waa be bine hy Gracvese 80 SSL RILOG LOM | oo. sk oe ck ei pies oa 0h eee 6 wes we 8 8 Apa 81 two nondescript plants from... wee eee eee eee ee HT 82 Batbert tal OF 0. ic seh piiip Ore hdd 82s ale AL EUENE et ete te healer ROehs Leon 90 Greek GOLOTH- 1K os: a ve alias gO oF k ede CRA eke ee ww ages eG a new ibis discoveredin.,........ bee fe Nezay ste Oe We toe ec on Ly nS al OhOlla: MOMs 0:6 6k te be ene hp a eC ak: Tet Ae ACS Mae yom | Fluids, inflammableto boli... 1... eee eee eee es Ia Be ot re Fly weevil, observations on 2... ce ee ee eee ee te ee ee eee es) YD Footus, imperfect, paperon, . ee ee eee tee eee eer rere rene 85 Fontana, Felix, letter Of .6 2 oo wie ot 8 tt ee we we eM eee ee eke oO 86 Food of plants, @#8aY ON, . se eee ee te ee ee em ee ee ee ww ee 289 Forche Caudine.... 1.666 ew wel aible tb yeee dle ous aes beep ae a Pca Foreign journals, cost ol... eee eee ee ee eee oP print elise ren nee members, listof.......5-. es 6 inte te ial di alte fe. .0 Petals vayel Gans » 6 '« 270, 271 Philosophical Societios, list ofordered.. . 6... 6 ee ee wee ee 62 plants, catalogue of.,..... © tlelee. ofene teehee pip, oo #0) 8 608 ' 68 Form of acknowledgment... ....ccc++seeere sv eeeeeces s+ ¢ OL, B17 of the certificate of membership agreed on, . 64. ee ee te ee 80 eP MaU MERIAL Wa db 0 ke Yoo 0 ha We te pete Ey Ieee on Vat to lie Met net Al nt en OW WOOL Ol, ove ce 00 bd bey 8 bret h § oth be heb Lecnne Ny ane, PAGE, Form of subscription for the building... ....-----+42eee2ee LL ‘Formation of the Society... 60. eee te ee te ee te ee es 1 OF Connoih 5. 0256. 3e ey Shee oh ook Ue, 8) 8. 878 dere Darletuvibtale isi elel¢ ee 92 of hail, essay on the. , . rire ting ; rigs oy a CORE a eames ie Fortification, ancient, near Lexington, Ky. Pater ar fe ec ae Oe ee 466 inthe West... ..:..4-. pA Agra eae ota gig acme sa <6 has Oty SM Poss Bones. oS aie sek aaa atigh ees wily ane Sechelt hie te ad, OED SOOO BALE fect ee ab bate lene ge el lava! 6 cane tae Wek Od pine) pl ecalis. ait eee GIOTIG 5 ato ie. aire oe ee wha sean ease ae conte eb) wie SAS? 0 pee B0Uy R10, DEO. ADIL. 6 hk corte, eae, Nice wae io eo rkmeae WP elialee Liens a om eee Gerke: | impression, .°. 2. 4.0 oie ee ein g’e wiele e's os bole Bae os 0 oo om COR animal discovered near Moorestown.......-. pb, hb oe awe sc bee plarzits in Alabama 2c eh ale ae ae 6,6 ls 4) eee ey Pre atte ere Fossils from Chesapeake and Delaware canal...........++.. + - 598, 50é CODE: SXGHANMOG eas ala ele) eatthi ai prep ee ee aye = acd uk tage cee eee “hid era hag ea coc ans sad a Bey te ge oe 72 Fothergill, Dr. A., paper by.......-. . 188, 206, 364, m2, 28, 385, 388, 393, 398 thanked. «=... TAstaie dard ale A Moa Al a ae stables bis AG a - 281, 318, 870 WItHhGTA WH DATED 3) che lests c wwte es alee Sta, ee ws, 0%e Whe. oa plete 339, 401 Gon aLEON RONG 756 F ies eh eer nse Siiase bok pecs elon ee ein alas 281° Foulke, Dr., delivers annual oration. ........--. Bf gave Ree 165, 169, 170 ether (7000 sss eels) 2 ey lehe) ss 2 EBS RIAL CR pa tehe ier eee |) Foundations of the Hall tobelaid....... aL stele, a’ 1s) 0) 0. shu (fp Dachebie, Soman Foundling asylumsin Russia...... usp ae Spt ae ila ane eae . 604 Fractions, vanilehing .... 0 segs kad Vara els ales Foe gl oe aetac Wheaiee Rea ae Frame.for Franklin's plotnne sy: i ici: sexe 0 she ple oo ei gt. 0h ule pels Franck borrows Mexican gaat Po ee AO aor af mat OF 600 Franklin, Benj., letters from. . . . vide letters, and papers by, Vide sper! communications from. ..... aha Goel se Xe te PA ants a 124, 13%, 135, 141 recommends Baron Kliengstault . Sarath ate Pilete bl at wldeae een ft 75 deavbinite booke: Nay ae keen oe ee Po dig - - « 88, 91, 97 MOOTOREILO 0. ce ss Iai:s ecb end ane sae he aed: olin etal e p Jahn teiph lat lel at a i 132 replies toaddress...... o's artgelgtes Sukie hie) wl aie Hie. dpsed ame | MWOPtTAlv Of DTOsON FOG es os: 652g Se elevate eve eres s\ es poate Sipe lets. Site ae to be framed. “ Bae aT MaMa a” x te na. "hivleleg ates! eit 203 loans the Society 9500 to complete t the bollding: 73. Se 4 155, 156 offers to settle Glass’s account. dais oh sibel ANahe fas aed 6) a ae ee BIGKS oo ah vas elas Harkbee Yoni WF atom te Lote area Lee ld tot ihe ta Oe alle ees ee COAL OE ee ip ainsh cad vow icema rete tats be aioe cal tate) Sie Mee dia SxS fal ite! or es funeral of, attended by ‘the Boclety oc eats ee ee ree Mae Rm ek 181 GULOR ST OM TT ALE, a6 hse cede sabe lace towel eee larieans - +e.» . 181, 188, 189 guests invited to be ‘present at. of cal dae neki ale Si acea tet 190 to be printed’... ..... SEER SAA iy Ao ey Ee she) AOS FORGOT Ol ai oui ah erkiee et ah les ® @ ia, 'a hese 0 tebe ste ee Veale a Siegal sr siec saa Peale’s son named after. .... Saeatigret atte a) atigitc ta) Muminatte Na ao en et 2 ae chair of, presented . Re Aue ee a Fat byt ovr = ay Si eye 292 bust of, presented. ... 2. 6 2 we ae ey /d val lg” Shae ay al ehiey tel ak’ 5 tq.) eee of, (Houdon) presented ...... ie We ar sa Sheree eee kg ave cages Oe of, (Sansom) presented ........... me tes u soliay 6. ‘(bra oa, i Gee Oek frou medallion OF s 0052556. Soc Sen oie Siete Ua oe alee «ota obs yh. ON. cast of, presented to the Academy of Arts and Sciences, Boston. .. 333 Flaxman’s bustof...... Farday ree Goer atl ig en ea a 543, 547 portrait of, painted by Martin’ Dt ele er hab cas. net AR ie A A 625 copied by Sully. ........ ae. Sa Sie bande ee eke on the non-conducting power ofice. MNT hoes ee ae i li Si ce trade hie Sete be 680 Franklin’s house, meeting at ........ AT ae oe: ick wp Ae hans aoe ’ POPiLTalt DY. Pemle Gra oreds ora aie ch kpc eta cla Miva lerp ole e whee heen eae 752 Funds, state of the Society’s to beinvested.......... AE ES PRES Re Se RETR yar Magellanic, state ofthe. . oo EI RS igen ea Nena DURSLEY Ca" ib: 8 a, dae tial bi POE Se SCle alerieaw te ete eve Fundy, tidesin the bay of........ wide Setie moe et be eke Funeral of Dr. Franklin. ......... Sa CA rut earn DLANGS POCO RIAOO SH ook ok a a ahs pean e oe tesa Nore Tr Oe A GION. te 5p: eGeria oc)! 0.'e te-'p eles a Ui ke sere Le ep TOs WV LLEAINEINB so sp (bat el lal¥s & Poe heh OO. eT wpe Furniture ordered ..... “ Fusion of charcoal by Hare’s Deflagrator......... Cr. Galloway, Franklin’sletterto .......+e.08ee8888 Galvanic experiments on anegroatter hanging..... Diasting Of TOCKS: ooo oc owe ob 00 wrote es wiele os Ganesan, image of,presented. .. 6... ee eee eer eee Garoac, death of... . wiecce cece ewes ht Oe eee Garden, botanical, tobe planted... 6.65.0. we we Garlic, wild, to destroy: .. -scasssrrevveceese Garnet, H., letter from . : paper by. Garnet, John receives extra Magellanic Premium Ys liz nautical chart to be published, .....5+ see ee borrows Taylor's logarithm tables ...... 6.06. Gas introduced into the Soclety’s Hall... 1... ee ee Sf © 0,858 6 6>e" 5 108, 2 ©.@ @ @ 1.6/6 2 @.0 82's ee P| PAGE. Franklins Library to be examined’... °.) 9 sis abs eee Soa eh ks wee a te OLS MAUPOHAGES LTOM o> /5 co eee feed phe ta eel ol able . » « 815, 316, 817, 885 MmeGry OF StOVIMS. «os o5; utasener steele ry se I ae oe 628 OfTSIn . 2.3... ail alte Vanier th tay ph Wets patie Sen ge RCE Ste heron 679 picture isby Martin not Peale. aF ed ee thas tah ais ay OE CE UL ae os PERE 686 MAS: presented by. By: Ei. Tee. Se ete ea ie eee ga ee MS. account of interview with Lord Hillsborough ........... 584 Franklin Institute receives a copy of Flaxman’s bust. ........ Saito Tae borrows Franklin’s bust and medal to make their medalfrom.... 547 experiments on water as aforce...... SEIT DSN aa ee SP EGROL J 110.) DADOL OY ci oie icine ake ta) el a nalies Hable lope” wk oi GaP eT oe aGe 802, 303 Free books, memorial to Congress for. .... OC th Rees . « « 507, 508 Freedom given the negro Sampson for his cure for rattlesnake bite fg der 84 Freire thanked .......: We SR A nt 7. I cee Re aa a 258, 394 French Kings, headsofthe .......... Re Wr la Seree Os Rlate ve ace ck ¢/.06 ss Ook standard weights and measures offered the Society . + oo» 2 808, B04 republic (1794) donation to the Society. .............6-. : 226 _ WONG CA GHG IGRRUTOR F076 Role | oP nF ce cele aie 9) Suan en ene a eck 226, 230 PROB AS Md tats at's ISr el eltetis aie gel oN rama te. ene are tet oe ce tee 202 Fresh-water tortoise from India,anew .. .....eeeeeeeee = 624 Frihauf, D., calculates solar eclipse of 1778... 1.2.01. ee ee eee 103, 649 Fritz, Peter, Dall fOr -GULDBLONE, 662 5.c62 3s ohel as Up othe € ets 208 Frog found alive inastone, .. 2... ee eee tee et eee eee 408, 409 Front room leased to the College ofPhysicians. one te wie, 6 eye isheieie ew 204 Hzy-& COlK DTINUDES EYDOS bo. oie eas ere 4 ow coe Seats) pate re Ye iT 184 Fuel for street and house-lamps ......... bn Vhs oe 16 a folie pe ODT ea Fulham’s essay on combustion....... Mal colsleseal Foire tie te . . . . . we Se ea . vide also Magellanic fund . 445, 500 vide also Rittenhouse fund . 445, 500 615 155 181 194 195 753 PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. I. xlviiii PRINTED NOVEMBER 6, 1884. PAGE Gashlier, Dr., sends three medical papers....-...--+++++ee+e++ 154 PONEOS, NALEES YOIN |») so tcis. im €8) 8) os avalos eae tar eeans oy ae 66 GAUGING. CREGY-OD':y hs) o) 2 aba a ele ble heb e) pcm bee eet alps! a. oi Ow FOOCIVORD BTASE Gs. case aia a cee al a0k) eo eee eee wees es SO Gauld, Geo., description of West Florida ........00e+c++220ee88 80 presents two half Johannes......... ai, Siaiie ile: Reds ets sieie.2 6 80 Other GCODBUODG De aie ses wa we okw hn oa 0 nl hee ti ae e a, bere e's .0 80 Gazette de Guatemala bought: ss .s.<.n + +0 ce ees eee ec cane 804 Gee’s plough, description of..........-+++-. St aa eee ale pie’ aT Geissenger presents coins....... Bee WA a he ay ae Se oh ee | Gems, catalogue ofengraved ......,-.-+-+eece8 SD ateae hater. kee General rule for meteorological observations to be fixed re RE ne ee Generation Of Clouds «ois aves se) cce alse hee eee a eo cal oobi e hoes plane Lee Gl TENOR gi sion: ath ik arcalese Sele. € ek. eco 85.8: (ME oe Met etatee ~ 41 ROT OL LACE TE alae pal take alia ail sis alm aiapiswe eas etre. ph ete), oie Ieee alice ele a ee Geographical names. ......+-+.+-++. Pig hes © RGR ees ake eee Geographical Society of Paris requests information about Texas. ...+s BS Geography of Portugal . 7 eet 2 OG SA ee YO sis a twelve geal match: de a: Sue, hak tale Geological Society of France presents Transactions Sor Lary aaa eee nels eee RE rele elas cals scale a felines jel e0 8 0 @ 8.98. 16 a be oe eee Geological Society OP POMMMOLVONIM. 5.4) 9:0 0 60 \el ae) pee ele a: ncaiaiea es ee Geological speculations on the Western United States............ 482 BOGOR Or Bret WRLIOY so) on wie erbiienere-#).6: 8/6 0,08 eee eee survey of Pennsylvania .....-esese0eeee gia sie) woe ek Ata Geology of the Natural Bridge ...... Z eines gp: ahve ae OP VITRIBIGe ei a csiret alae 5 oo Uae ee ee a of the United States by McClure. ne aes ee oli Bide ae. ws ei..... SEs ia Sate, Parte dieters | Goblet and inscription for SsKMOX so ies se Se Aire nyse cele vee en else: ie 1) Oe given to Mr. Baer for delivery 270%). aie <0 eke erate (sl pe a are aonae eee Godman, Dr., examines the Mastodon bones.......... seg Brea eae he goes to New Orleans to investigate the fossil bones .......... 567 thinks he has discovered a new fossilanmimal. .........2.-.-. 566 controverted by Dr. Harlan...... Aig ele. el ariel eimai a estate Oty eee Godon lectures in the Society’s Hall on Mineralogy . @ elitr e cat ape elena 426 PAPOP | DY si horse acre cole eis eee aes cate ae e s otal’ eiwetie wee Udy Seay means Gonagtlon frown < So. s. < veule ss calle e070 010 6) 06 ee 0% e's SAEED CE heih'y Xo id a 14a ts ko oa a Pe ie ih last Fogle Do Bee eb le bw Rakes els peat Halley’s comet..... HE ee ea tee tas eR ee Re eS oe er ecaetey Se Hamilton, T., thanked. .... Ap ee ens a ha hin hatte aa nel) wae Ta Ee ee Fiamstiton’s O10, DA: VUTCRANGG, «... 050s ieesete siete + a wives re hy se PERIMOR Cy lauds CORDON OMe cnc ie. se 56 nee Ae a ae a ee het ao ae Sele ae Hamilton, Capt. J.,thermometrical observationsby............48 Hamilton, Wm., to receive seeds. ........ Shee we tesla el at ah ere orale Hand threshing machine presented. ...cccecrerscscsecvcceerses Mandwriting: SHANG OF. 6... << «jc feo ele ee ed 2 wea ee TENS a eles Hardedty, Uriah fods bison oraniam ¢ s: ies 3:6 SS era Se as Hare, Dr., borrows Annals dé Ohimiel. ssc sb ea a ea Si alle a we e's WMGLORCODIGS Ga char cee cs an woe el ar eterahal obatelatel healer aie let Obs REVAL A ROIS sig bs knew le S50 cre Le deere teeta a! ete Taba ee blie tS < e the Society’slens...... Riis tel Wowie le wlEhe els lb 0 be as fuses strontites and volatilizes piatine. By iy SAS SNR cl Raa desarthes his‘ deflagrators 06.5 ai Gs4, OF FPO PIAL EIR 26 cs pss 40 “a te en ee Aha tate se ele as 6 8 ar eee ieee | DIAS BY SAIWERIN so se Ge ek Se eee es OB ROIDBEI DR dasa a sk tea aha eek ee RTE Ae Sie at leeos toe OR Oe GTA TAIEIG “OLD GEG eisiacenatetalcecahallcustisoatcehe rete iowa (a! «fas in CR SE BEESESESESE a= ee Sse SEERRE = a — ~ aes t SSESESERESESSSIASESE 756 : PAGE. Ware, Dri galvanic battery. os. 6 6260's shes eo. eo er oUaieare eee ee eee a rs eee tals £ OR PORTE oR Ie he eae hen eT Harlan, Dr., thanked for donation of Cuvier’s Witsty a. is aici aaa a cee to describe bones from Arkansas Sas a Vela a Tey cal bali altos t hua Sa Ro paper by. a. 0a aot Se . 540, 541, 558, 578, 591, 601, a, 06, 626 eontroverts Dr. Godman’ s discovery of anew fossilanimal ... . .568, 575 describes rattlesnakes. erie te. Ce see ao) 0 a fe oie OTe 6 O58, 20 e's 95) S—8e Oe Hopkinson, J nudge, to prepare obituary of Gen. Geo, Izard . to prepare sketch of C. J. Marshall Hoppes’ Sextant......-see-% Horizontal wheel, plan of a Horne, Rev. T. H., thanked by the Society for his donation. Horned lizard from Louisiana presented, referred to Dr. Barton ..... Horner, Dr., paper by . experiments on Luken’s lithontriptor . . “_* # to prepare sketch of Dr, P. 8, Physick . Horses, calculifrom....... serpentineyeof......++5-s breeding of..... Hosack, Dr., on vision, . letter from. ....-. paper by... 2 +++. Geatn Of...» ese ees Houckgeest, letter from. ....... wel Houdon's buatof Franklin... House in Fifth street suitable for the Soclety . ee in State House Yard tobe sold... . built on Arch atreet lot... . Houses, to protect against fire, . whate “es 2-8. 0h PAGE. eee OMe Se Lae eee . . 602, 603 ese aD «oyster ae iias SF oie 70 . . 894, 396 5 ert DR cee i ce: ee Shae | ee 388 oko wate : 619 620 jes veces Ree ie ee . . 118, 151 66 oe 120, 122 Age ane ae goave teen 119, 128, 141 173, 182, 183 . 189 194 198 ery: 202 ene és ee Ace . - 678, 700 , 362 Spee gine, ee rte clas ae a o Catia OD pada A 710 ae | . 118, 142 " 236 rae 282 me $58 5 elie ere 618 How moneys shall be disposed of. .....-e5002e++2e820% meetingn ehalli be Weld.) 6 o)s,ceiaee jaca © “0! halve! @ eneheree new laws are tobe made. ....cccsccreceseavcse Howell, Rednay, On @ Moss AYES: sa an oss, 0 és 08a ace aime she. donation framiiie6. 6 ce: ene a gsc hg wh ER Ola ene map.of Penney! vVANIA, DY oie! i6! osc, 0 eB wl neelelesne Hudson’s bay to be mapped. . ee Pwr tr ei is el a Hngge,S,, letter from........ ool ais. Svinte eee Human body, how to prevent from the effects of cold.... Humboldt, A. Von, introduced as a visitor ....... eee Humpbreys, Joshua, letter from ........+2-2-++4%- Sec inventsapump....... «(el uepZe ve «ees 6 eee POPUIRTEE PENGOIWIIIN,) 5).0\'e)6.6ace! 6 64 1a oe 0 kee ee aye GOFTOCE SCALE DEGING, °0'5.a.v9i soe e102 88) a ee 0 ° Humphreys, S., presents antiquities . Hungarian Academy desires intercourse ........ Poni SURAT PRIS Oia) a eratial ena sieiar ace Hunt, Isbella (sic), letter of........ Hunter, Jno., letter from......... WOTKS DIORONLGG. « acs a0 8 0-p.8 Hunter, Wm., of Calcutta, letter of. . . Hurricane in New England....... Hutchins, Lieut., account of Illinois. . of cascade in Fayette county... .. “. da ete a=8; 4.90 @ *: 6 a) a% ee “ee «© ee ve a Sai *e “eee a2 PAGE. wo os a 28 Bere a 28 Ss. .2 © @..@ 28 ae. Oe BO FS 81 ay 212 i 18 a aS ag, | aE Bee ae . . . 169, 182, 509 eee 255, 445 tie hehehe 167 a: ie siete peeies wee iy . 630 Sie cane eat ee coco e 150 . - 880 GOnaMON TRON kava oie wk a. 0 ete suki patna jel eire ae 80 Hutchinson, Dr., to analyze fogsil epeom salt mileitar ans er rar aN ook tae eee aCARCSTINOM UT .. POUEOE THOT c feo 1d. sce 0c a6 ea ee ele ee 8 ace ee ao) ae SEMIN sack orig us a Name eck eae: wtatelia Moen s A a ee ee ear eee Hydrant, paperonanew .......+2-ee6 Ral wom pe cacies ee POP ORAD * 5 | PEON PONE). ie o oa goat ke ke 0 9 oe ane 4 688 Ma Hydrophobia, remarkable case of. . ......22e28+6 ee a ik ‘ 74 OMAN ra) Woot aia alates? ai Shatecate ce cele: Mee lelel el 6a leLe le 132 Mease'On.. +. 2 46 Pixtal in ee MCR aaa, ECW OPES RT eCR kl oa ce WA 232 PEPUPTOMLGRIGI sta ccs dsb 0) 6 0/820 ese niet er cdata tac gt each ene tiaienl ou 154 Are M ener oe AE tea i te ble a) a: san aheie! wite- ile 6 er ayer es Ceres Pry OOruAWOM OF MWOLOWE oe) sis a. cc 00s osc No 0a 4 0 0 00 8 2 ee - 823 ; 2 ey Ibis, a new, discovered by Audubon ........... 623 Ice islands, paperon..... Siavalle te. 380, 882, 883, 884, 385, 389, 391 vapor retardeA to De, Fothersill.. . si cess ss eraheicee@ him. wee) Oe paper returned to Dr. Mitchell ..... MA tet Ve ee ay Oe ae ere by. aek TOR VOREOS COR MRIETIE OIL Liable) a\ ease ase lavete se ie ipa Snes e eca(ee 68 CECT OR a. wire! © Sele a. wi bral ree. Alia es een ean bi eke A 158 SD ROUCOROUCIOE aise are iar 6 65a eae AA Ret eee awe ahewéneitheca: a: O60 TESIANG OCFIRGRL 6 <0) nls-vhe anes eet WR Le Mesa Lok REA aT se el ENA E | Icelandish Society of Antiquaries, ........cececccc¢e-6 - « « 587, 589 POGTIORUA DODMMG 6 rah i0''n Sra la kaa Ichthyosaurus Missouriensis,..... TOGHORTAOA S035 te. oie pinata tack ca hoi india ale eeate ak’ Rae ATERS AK ceo here Ss eiehane t= Ole Idol, from Hispaniola presented a Rimala aan ateen al eres Gea: 4.0) 5. ee gu) FOOTE ow sc, Tha abay a sete; SHANA ia Une HALO TacStar) ini wise ce 6 se? )-a'c ee 822, 329 FROGANLY OF 1OLCCTIGR Siig soc. > ase sl ahelace BURGAS wipe. kia: i6 ime 6 6 6 75 Iiliclum Floridanum ....... .:26.. ce eee Vella oka te as: 3 Oy Oe Illinois, account of the country of the............. Bo ae oP ect 69 Illusions, optical paperon....... eal hl aa ale cin se, e- «ia 2 Imperfect foetus, paperon.......... PAGE. Imperfections of thermometers. ........ File (ete eee Ue ee alee te ares ee Impressions ofechinus, ..... Ce ere Sate, BT iene ree) ease ewe elas tretaat ater ee ann TEEPE ORNL GOS Sos oo SES hho etn Bh Sees elie we dA ia COTO TE erie er eetar a ee RMR es os Sa Slee Eee Meteo Ok eee Tata ee etna Te Ne PS Shee ere kOe RURMURIES for so x0c te Cie Se eee RIS 6 WINES ETO a) © CR LON a he etre melee 467 steamboat boiler... ...0..> Sid eeaiae . Up ie ale Steam ‘engine ss) 6 es) dee rele ate one lo ker ss Lene erie 280 steam pumps ...... See pr ire fe by, By eee eer as he ny Meare or weet 264 “Improvement” Yepareed. OM... sce es elaerewlar ele ela dhe ates DP Pari eae: Improvement ofagriculture. 0.6 wet tee tees ArT Sa pr 79 Mreplaossys Wis Sisters vs cus Sisttess SiS Oe oh ee ee ee SUT GH 6S an ie a oS erence Pe ben eete in Ha Vevalen® coun Pela gear tele nee Maia 254 on Hadley’s quadrant . PP Us ee REPL Ty RR OEMS ae are eh ee cee tt ef of lightning rods... 6... 6sce. ete ee ik ak ete hele ce » kee os Cee OF TIVED DAVIGGGON sca is, See eet ae te ee eee! ae ais » oe oe 8 6 6 68 ee ee | eee 7 as ere eer ere Aer rc ee Ce ak ek TO dat BP bat es ' 875 vase found near Buck mountains, Luzerne county, Pa......... 455 made in the Cherokee fashion... .. 5.6.2 ee see eee eee en es 466 languages of Mexico, notes on, by Duponceau,......66.+66+ 568 languages, MSS, of, to be reported On... 1.6. eee et ee ew eo ~©—OBF Queen, Meeting Ottho, .... eee ere esr ever eersvenveves 7 PAGE Fndigo, wilds. ...'5 ¢«s ly Taig sy MPR AE Taha a ha Wate ee ieee Industrie Frangaise lent Dr. EC A ERNE Ue a fy a 487 Inflammabdle fluids, te Doll 66 cas ke te we ee ee ewe ee we 5 BR, BB Influence of weather on steel springs........-+-++++:- Aa hST pleite Fee 198 Igenhausz’s experiments on heat-conducting power of metals. ...... I6l Ingersoll, CO. J..chosen annual orator .......5.-ee88++858 eXecta se Oat Bevers Oradea. '\4.5 we. dee Fe aw Sle pe eee cowie ietemaerene lace. Gal thanked. SPER AO ALAC WT ue Me eee ae prea eae ales | 822 paper by. . . ans gies pie aie) ola eseretat eae a ee O88 ordered to be published. . ae Oe ey en oer ahaliel Keehate ete ls 533 to prepare sketch of James Madisod . eats aN a ie Ae See Inglis, Capt., book loaned to... .......4. a wh aidowta tad eee eine 4 Oe Initiation fee, motion toincrease......... fg he cd ER cake le eels Oa proposed for non-residents ......e2e++--e8 a gWat itvas wea ahin’ Ome not adopted....... Fpl Ears ib ae bn ate atk a ataeketetete!. Cae WiWhAd Wramibhee SIN Oo ee oo eee eae 79 Inland navigation of Pennsylvania ......... ol atalalattel sate aan ete 65 STUOUIRLION; CRBMA TIN ttaa Oils heh oo) dvb ieig') wo kvece 6.0 ele aie Cie) sca ehe . ee Tnacriptions at Indian creeks. jc s. 6s ec ce elec we egee seas rote | TU IGUANA NONLE PAN Pe foo as elata ar ak es hie b elete ea wos eee Dee TOSOCUTR COUGLOG Nt acsale ls 640i ela eid oe ee) Wilecese ae SE ale what tate wee rE [AF E e M a See E e O N I ae tera are eee ter eT ¢ | TOUNG-1T THO SRL. OF We GILG... aiiscaeliele lel ste 0.0 eee pele wo atese's 402 destructive to wheat. tO Kil) sisio css sce see sles tes ede ee PRIATPSH £0 TOP. TORO os. cian seed tee taiet ase. a0. Siege wig cal neh s 380 OC NOFLH AIMOPIOB ia) cial ak wim acks Aiete eck is else eh a a 489, 627, 628, 687 pernicious, of the United States: . ... 6... cee ete ce ee te ee oe 364 noxious to young chickens, essay on......... EP re Sug er 109 MONTE LB ge oes Ga ee ak RNG REE RETO BNE Ae, Oras ee ere Medes Bee SEMEOOL PLY.) DADOT Os av occ, 2.0 we RRP EENT EE SRC ane sie elas! Bie ne. ae | Instruction in Denmark. Gy eer wean Sek ye ih Vel hy Se wk Mee: ote cecd we) OO Instructions to be framed for Michaux. . 2... .+.eececeeee «215,216 PReuurient fOr Casting INCEFOBe.. seis (s)cdcware tauele. «ea. weve e5a)soe 0-09 378 ad: to deuorlbe elllpetd ok a eee cece ow wale Oo 491 TOUOLOrID ING @XAGL CIALANGG, 6) cy. acais, See wesc, ee ane wile! 6.80 Bee LO VOSS vec,

eta any to write a preface to “ Deaths in Philadelphia” .. ase sewer ese 404 removed from the Patent Office. ..........-. James, Edwin DD,, PRDOM. DG F505 e Whe ea lal wralebe Seda mi akbanurene 562 Semmes, Ts PR. AGath OF 5 65) 's: ok eheiesece se. a.0 a lala iens ‘ . * James bay, transit of Venus to be observed at ......-20.e0eee0e8c08 Jameson, David, thermometric observations at Yorktown, NO: oe break ae SanOWAY, DF .5 DAVCE BY ois eee eb ele yo) Sua erate at ss es eby ere ener ete Janitor to De: PAG 6 Sos. a be le te Ae he ee, Se sae ce a . FOPOFLCG ON 5s) i k-6 co plerewee in te) dc wra bre uke Men WEN Mecat a see meee MOIAEY OF) SG ic oe se ee 6 6 ol eee in ew GORI OF 5.55.54 eet be bite? h. 646, ile 9 rou UN Der reuse tb by ec ened en ee Ino. O. Rediget appolated . Gio .6 bye. a, 6 Wiis as te tatieite ale Te ere tee " of Latheran Oharch'to bepald .. .’. sc ce kc oceans <2 oe wieie) eee SRBUS ORANTILON, <6 6 ele gale eae abe ace tere Bl eraleTetaT bile tw) Cee ene Ta ane SRAGSUUCE FOSPLYOR. GINIGIIG, 2. o''a che sks: 64) haere. Cia) Slee nt keke Rok ae Jaw bone of a mammoth presented ......ecee8e+eseee8e08 eA | Jefferson, Thos., President A. P. 8S, Society. . . . . . . 210, 218, 250, 346, 870, 882, 892 DEDCL.DOF. o6os hides OR aria ee elem Wipe bg eh L808 o6. 8) Lk aks ROE PT Rar Bere ee SCR INE RC RPC A) Gri amie erie piste nr er oor 9 cee 270 pa 7 UP pa ere RS re Sen Sut fay hee Sh ae CS aa letter from . . 113, 250, 308, 809, 822, 332, 317, 870, 882, 802, 404, 411, 412, 418, 420, 426 485 444, 449, 452, 479, 520, 546 acknowledges re-election ......6.+6++ eee eee 2 eee 0 A0d, 412, 420, 426 Goclines: FO-OlOOWM ON. | o°'s ca o-6c0 wes a) e OAs, 0, © 88'S Berk ose CateLecay eee resigns the Presidency A. P.B 0-6 occ es 0.6 00 vs ge ee be 6 80 ae letter of, to be inserted In the minutes... ......656+ee008e0+ 450 do do., ta be published «i. 6. 0.4: este 0 6-0 6 0 6 08.0 anes hue) MO accepts position as Councillor... ...sssereceeerncvsvecee 49 presents the MS, journals of Lewis and Clarke .........66++ 4765 on a universal standard of weights and measures ........ 480 presents colnsand medals.....cccsrssececrcces | 874, 876, 887 mammoth bones. ..csescesessevvecevresseecsnees GoM bust of, presented by Mra. Sergeant. ... 6. 06 1 ee ee ee eo 6 ADT, 480 writes the Declaration of Independence at South-west corner Seventh Otid Market sireetea. .. cect cece e eee st ot ets oe ws y.0) ONO portrait presented... 16s ss seo 8 bie bls Se 66 8 be opis ap 8 CeO Library of, Society buys books from, .....-+600++eeese0e 621 Jeffries, Dr,, paper on mrinl voyages, ...e.+eeccervrecverseses 198 763 PAGE. MBPOOR 6. aid ig tock. ciate Oates ca” Ree oa eT NL A RR WL eet eis alanis Geis bi &: @ MEO y GAR Johnson, Judge Wm., death Of... 2... ee eee ee eee rere es cn « » 606, 68 sobnson, Bath, thanWed.s 6) eee 6, 4. 0/06: 4.5 este Boel aces lelece ole 6 0 2 55 Johnson, W.R.,loan to........-. ATS ES a ed | | Joint occupancy of the building offered the Philadelphia EADTAFY..<..0.0.+: 0: 18 Sally Tame? hoes als saa as lg oilate: a atts cae REE Eee al duly. «a. OOK TOMA, VELbOr. CHONG crates crake: obs! 6:'e 6s Mea and talane lel pialatiarejejy ie: O08 Jones, Jno., model of a bridge... 2... 2s cee se ow ewes ooo oo 2 80,16 TOROS Dis, TOROERL OE sre iis ce procs akon crete ala vel biat se wee ie? «eka 106 FORE Gon COARSE OV s, conte: eee is cline ee a: bso oo eh es gruel ab miedo nee, BOO Jones, Capt., paper on lead cartridges... . 1... 222s eee eeee ee i SOR UCO Wh BMOINOTON ays ciel ceo TA oa ol oe ei a ae tere akelaxere: ae Kane appointed to prepare obituary notice of. .......-... . . 619, 649 Jones, Capt. W., of Philadelphia, queries by. ... .... «+. «+ «407,408, 409 exhibits a machine for generating heat by compression se aw die neers eae Jones, R.8S., exhibits American wine ..........-e-. ots Bekele teen 15 Jones, Sir Wm. opinion as to arrearages of dues. .......2e-2e+-+-+- %<175 ODOR Wy is COON. eal a 5 cea: 6) Ww ele ss 06 A: Selig) cet ip ca Sadia ces tales olla atane ane letter (Ome .-.- 6.0 ei. 0s Ph NES pa ied REE ER, Ae aah eae prereset epi lias | GORth OF oss wi ) £16 OR MR POTMIRY OSD aie aoe a cal arkoier we Sel wale es eae ths él ee)-ot ni eee poe art aT TNO Wr ee aire a kale aterev aew ate ate lees fee ol ooel py ah eke mee 362, 363 aC Wenner POPOTIRAUIENE 100" 4 aac! aura! Biicrie ce. 6: estes) mela erecta) GO Jupiter’s satellites, observations Of... .. 1... secern res ceseces Ee Pie WONTON big) 561s ~SELVEE BOUIGE ORs he site! pce oda Cas ous vine Gene INSCPIPLOR ORE a oes ois Saree Woe Swe Saraenel REA wes Lge eleee ie ty PYING GWETACE TO) d 5a is i Ses ets UNOTII OE oa cra Has ta fare ten! te aside S56 6) - . Kosciusko presents a Swedish coin. .........265 PN POET Var Wt ar thanked). sys etc whee laliele tents eee s Leelee e po wine ce tale Sahel Krusenstern, letter and donation from... ....ee.s.ecee0e0808 BEPyOlLLG PYOWOMLO oo ooo. no eres is bee obo mupehale re le Wow te Nee rake rel at Kuhn, L. C., exhibits a pile driving machine. . . eee ae Kinits, L., requests & premium for his method of ‘multiplying leeches. o ee ° 465 Kuntzie, receives Vol. of Transactions with members’ signatures. .... 121 #8 EM Fayette, Tettor.0f oo 10s \ icone avi pie tole Sie edie ie ee ek ew atk ee big Oi BIT DONONE setae ees he Sask 4G Weng Ole re eee eee ete animal magnetism. .....-++-seeee8 Wer ee tere ids ie Spd erie) Abney POCOIETON 10s 55. 156 buacreret soho. 0.8; erecpetk ete ke ee Nk Le ae RG ae peter a eee presentat meeting...... receives the Transactions. . bust of, presented....... 8 death of . Li DES tee Ra ie Lo Meal 1g Pare gel ne Ciel Ona te ln6 ik werne etal pet Sick Rane Society mourns for... ss... eRe 5 let ethd> se ke ele a. sei b LARA wee Em Fay otte's caiel Aw. AiG s oi2 csc ks teres ech Reise el uce alerere Sceligtig, fone Lafuente discovers a cure for yellow fever. ....... Vigo wee aly, Oem Eh Harpe, MGs G02 sis cec 4 coe pb ie kaLW ceil ee Ua ie cesoe LATS ve lakbie hele Telnet ae Lakes, phenomenon Of i's 6-0 6.0 6 0 bo 86 aH 6 000.0 oe ee tie wee e,, y ee to be observed, OA ro at ne, wien 9. ete ibe maloke Gaerne Lambert, W., discovers an error in Elliott's longitude of Washington. . 429 presente plans of eclipses oi. cee wh te ee ethno pele See smanked 6 gor sts F opehe rr recb Ls Pe arm ee Ti ae 281 prepares a table for computing the moon's motion . Perr sik say ao ar" 418 Go. ianariongitude....wcsesrcrtisetovvseet acevo 420 withdrawsthia paper... ...ccscsserecevereserveoans 421 observations by to determine the longitude of Washington. .... 456 DEDOP DY... vv ee ce eves oie acbtal kee | 495, 447, 448, 472, 482, 657, 561 Lamont, Eneas, newly invented forge BORE si ku pidtaion eta eae 161 Gebestos Wick GOP. oc icis 8.6.0 o vids 0 0:00, 0 8i0:6 6-0 rb se eee als 68 Lamps, oilforargand ... street or house .... Lancaster county pottery . homespun made in.. cubic pyrites from .. Land grant to be asked from th Aasewmbly.. Lang, Jno., thanked . Languages of the Berbers. . Language of the Moors. Lea, Isuac, paper by. to prepare sketch of Judge Tait. Leacock, letter of, on a public vineyard. . proposal declined. . Lead ore from Wythe county, Va... frem Perkiomen... from Missouri. . poison from..... Last voyage of Capt. Cook . Languishing state of the Society. .... La Plata rock crystal. La Roche, Dr., to prepare obituary notice of Dr. Samue reads SAME ,...26s-. Lasteyrie, Count, death of. . : resolutions of the Society upon the. . . . . . . 765 Latitude and longitude, to find. . of Washington. . Latrobe, H B., papersby .... letters from. . 2... ese. has Society’s maps in his possession . Laurens, Henry, letter from, with £50 donation for the building. ... Lavoisier, cust of. . Lava from Ascensionisland,.... from Mauritius...... Laval, Count, letterfrom.... Lawrence, Wm., letter of . Lawrence’s portrait of Abbé de Serra. . Laws of the Society... . to be drafted..... ME RMN ie Kale 4 Ne) oe ceiene new, how made... to be published. . el hy ee a . . ee “eee @ ee we we Law regulating election ofmembers... S$ 6.0)9-0. 2.8 . “see @ payments to be made by ‘members : election of officers... " 276, 278, 295, 381, 833, $34, “ee © * “ef @ ee ee ee ee as to payment by non-resident members of the Society ‘ecnistdeced and reported on. fundamental repealable by the Society. ..... Lawrie, paper on longitude . a et Se ae ok Oe Se el fe ee oe ny eae | vee a os 671 Bl Ol oe, -a- b> Y 2 Ee o° of lee, @ see eee 602, 625, 641, 67 675, 681, 688, 693, 704 a 6-22 eS me e's © " > Q # So Ssre BD 07,9 6.0 © aoe @.e "ee oa 6€ 8 € 2 & © @ © “ene eree *-. oe 260 ¢.¢ te e 0 6 ee es “ese @© ee ee . oecweoeneaenee ee ee ee ote sae ws eT a ee ee | Brows i652 7 . eee © @ 0 e @ © ‘2 oe ¢ 8 @ ee @ © © Cw oe Se ae , pares also By-laws clipe: s 10 aie '4 6, «OO GIS a atiarig! gle ai al io id Gly OE 88 eee 8 @ BGHSESEERSSRSESESSELSRESLSISEEE a = aw & YexFREseses 766 : PA Lead cartridges......... ba eobtb meee pene Siete eye rk eee ee eee Eee ROOM, LO prevent. os: 6 6 (oie Fe bee te eel aoe ie dal ee ens Cette ene abe Lease toPeule . . 2. 1 we ee we ee ts 0 oe oo « Dey 24, 858, 859, 360, 861 REAL OPINION OM 55 ek ieee ROC RRR TRIS ele lane le bodel baile a Gat eire ane ae to the Freemasons considered... . 2... 1s eee ee te tee es) 9 AOR proposed to the Philadelphia Library Company............. 165 ‘of cellars to be advertised eine eee bee 6 ees oe to made for twontby. Yours sc). 5 bce ce bre he oe ce be ede bet eek to John Vaughan ie ois Sse aires GS eke) dete, ecient s Lee ye tay enee of rooms to University of Pennsylvania. ......-e.s2-0ee0824eee~ Il CXCCULEM .. eee eee eee ee ee ee ee ee ees 172 renewal desired . PE NP EAL oor hy i: ent oe a eae tate tay CN of front room executed to College of Physician’ .’. Sine) Anrep erh Gain | TONOWOE Sree recs arieecesta cians SERRE ASB ic dla eireie eee Oy SOCR Fane desired, by the Agricultural Soctety . Suite a tey Alby ae pee Suan eck eee Nee the: AtBen aa see Soe ae torte tacte ere eK, fe telco Seika re elas! Grete cewa Rae SOO 06 Bally esc ihe nis Cie Se eee Bile lohienee te Cra tei « Laathor bowl, snow invented 0b. kik Ve eke det eee 48 sheathing for ships in place of copper,....... 3 a © 3; ~ S Leavitt, Dudley, paperby........6. sg NGES VeiTe We iattacis Ceti: mie rane ats (Scar eae Lectures on mineralogy, given byGodon .......cceccceccsecee 426 Te, Arthur, MSS. of presen teddies e566 ie eee ok soe bred eee ee st toe Lee, BR. H., prosente.s Franklin MS)... 6:55. sce ete he wiene ee lels bie bh ete. 2 Oem Leeches, Kunits’ method of multiplying... ......ceceeece2ee-++s+ + 465 Legacy of Franklin .......c0:sc¢-+ecc0cc0844.. videalso bequests. 188 OE SrA Ge ee ee oe fag avin nto Naar lel te ena ele ete Nate ete eee Ree Ie Geaux, bygromoter loanew to © 66566 sos Sas bc te le eee ects - 162 Meteorological observations by ..... 4... 4666 0 « «172, 305, 508, 513 LOEEST GIRVAN CULUOTGs Ao atin onic 2o lo eet Sie forle ve Tele) whats teers ta te om 6 aay ES OG 5a td aca se ne hoc te aera leetid die S eNA Ge etalielloha 8 take te iat een Legislature. Gran MONCys <5 52k 6k es og eis ene Wee Re echt es ete wie wae re eit 2” i pabte e ka dar Bed be Ne or i ye fa Sat gr ET mT nk gen CA considers the propriety of selling the State House yard. ....... 438 asked to appropriate $500 to publish valuable historical ‘documents OWN DY LNG: BOGIOLY- «ce 50 58s 5h '0 1s 1080 bee e's, 0 0 eo 6 CO Oe Proposition WitharawD sc 6. 6:66 wee ee eee ae ese ee ee bat OO to be asked for the minutes of the Provincial Counell ‘ . . 691, 698, 695 J’Heritier presents botanical prints. .......6..6.6-. ad ee eee set UL aie Lehigh coal presente: sia sis a Wie aie kee SC ee te a wie le alee pie he gor hate to burnin BtOVES, wc vec eve ene eeesicnen oe ee 818 Be eee Leiper's house strack by lightning. ... cc scce ec ecercevevne Joh Leipsic Traneactions Obtained’ 56.6.5 05.66: wbis vial 6 lee eho 's 6 8 os at oe Eénn! Lenape GrAMMAl sd 6.6.6 dole ress oo 8 cee 8 6.6.0.0 0.0 090% we Men NAMES Of PINGS 46 56 we we 6 doh we OR Oe a 8 ee. eo 02h ee ee Lepus, new species Of. «6.6.00 cc 0 0 0's Oe 6 6.6 6 be 06 0 8 tse 6 ee Taereboure, letter from... c\ 0 's\6.'b) 5.0 ew eee a bib tea lo 4 sere 6 0 leere el int a rimee thanked, ee ee €'@ . o.6:. 0/8 6 a6 S 6.8 4:8 @..6 6.0\ 0.8 676,02 243 Leslio, R., letter of. “eee oe °C 0 CLA Oe es 8 88 Ce Pu te De . 144 offers to repair'oclety’sclock wc cce'cvseccccuscacuce’ 818 Sesemted os csc ob ub 4 OLN eee ee ew lalere’ py oe Boa) bia ele rans an eee Ne en Sree ae fo Se Sea ee ee de ar Sia um i ed eer acec we SO WONGES GLOGS, bc clive cs eee whe les Deke ae ae. Le Sueur exhibits drawings of the United States fishes. . ee MA ee ee permitted to draw bonos.. . 6. ee ee ee ee ee hw wo oo 8 ww 0 00, 588 TMOMMG ACER TPO 6 osc coo ee bi be 8 0d ek bee aw bre) ble Sanaa eee wetsnoma; DGjUADkOA, so oe OS bcs co sv veel cetera eee Loeeer TOM 066 6666 Ebb Ooo 6b 8 be 644 8 6 ee 864 Letter from Abrahamson... . from Sam. Adams..... LOM Altweiis ssa be wr eae eS from Tim) Alden: s36) ees from ANCTRAGQ. s%5.s\e-e tes from Mr. Annam.... "67 FOr Te MARTI ii eg) ohana! abe" akeve’ 4 and present from John Arbo . io ate from Archbishop of Sweden. ..... from the Assembly... . from Mr, Arthaud,.... from My. Atlee <<.'5. 4:47 on atmospheric electricity...... from D. Austin <5. <6 from Wm. Baker. .... from Sir Jos. Banks... . from Jas, Barbour..... FPO BEI vil on 0's ca se from R. P. Barton. ... from Dr. Barton. ..... from Beauvois....... PEORIA C2 GODOT oo sical lg a art ee se from J. Belknap, ..... TrOM BiGsdDy. oc. os see PPA THIOR Fa eee Sk ere from Dr, Black ...... from C; Blagden...... from J. B, Boardley.... from E, Boudinot..... from Brahm. ....... from John Brand. .... from Jas. Brisbane. ... from Jas. Brown... ... from John Brown..... from P. A. Browne. “rey from Dr. Bryant, of Trenton . ae oh of inquiry about Abel Buel’s a TOE BUG OW ie ae a ese CO RUDON Sais a ee eterete Tron Mr Rue eee from Dr. Burgeus...... from Dan. Byrnes. .... trom I, Bywater...... from J. Caffrey . 2... % from A. G. Camper. ... from N. Carlisle. ..... from Gen. Lewis Cass . . from Comte Cassitane . . from Dr. Sam. Brown... from Josiah Chapman ... sy 9: "eee Le ee “vee ee eee . we ‘© @ 6.» 8 @. 4 . - “es eee @ oe ee ee we we ee ee oe “ere eee . o's. 4:0 8.8 “ee e628 2, Ae _e. . 0.628, «ea: Be . tery ey te ra Sax e-e76 . ef ee we @ . -. “ee ee @ oe eee . © (©. 9 90. ee. © “. “ee woe S 8. eS) 8 a em “ee eee fee ee + 2 6.0 058 “e Ce ‘ave! eae “ee @ eee ewe sere ee ee ee we ee . . "ee eee oe ew @ . Se. aS . re eb a ee ee ee . * be era ® “-. owe «0 @, 4 On . eee, (e's C6 eee . v-. . “-. oe *e . . - . ee. from: J; Churchman ss) s:.6: 0 a: oe5eet se De PAP: from J. D. Clifford. .... from Cointeraux ..... from Mr. Coles ...... from Mr, Coleg «= os 0 = PEC eek apes es from Jos. Cooper on peach tree worms from College of Physicians ~ 1.0 2 eRe Disierere:s || WL + + 160, 168,171 180, 209,213 $2 eee 6 6 'e a 41 4:84" © . "_* eee “-* ve. "_*e @ @ PAGE. - - - . 821, 431 oles 435 hy os? A A 621 ee | s 768 Letter from R. Conyngham....... from Jos. Coppenger. . from E. T. Correa da Serra..... from Wm. Couldery .. from Ch. Cresswell... from Rev. Temple Henry Croker . from S. Cunningham. ....... from P. Custis from Dr. Cutler. from Cuvier. Veta gs: $16) Sr 0h pe from. J. W. Dalman.: <6.) ec. oe from Jno; Dalton ic «see «S05 6's ors 2e © © o'. 0. 0+ ace from. DanGaivilie s je.2 s.8s viens evs from Princess Dashkaw. ...... from D’Aubenton, ... from Rev. R. Davidson. from John Dawes,... from D’Armours.... from Col. de Abeville. . from De Beauvois.... from Leopold de Buch. . . a. 6 oe. 9 <6 . . . ‘from Baron de Ferrussac...... from Diego deGarda........ from deGranchain. .......-. from De Gournoff. . from De Huavechi sss 2 4.0.6 ss, from Delambre....... from Mederer on hydrophobia from Demaree. . b 28. "he. & Ae 0S @ Bye oe et ee ne Se ® 6 a 6 608 * (> 0 ee See eeereeeeee sre eve ee we) o- ar 6 . wv Ce) & le we “7. ee @ © sev eeene ote er Oy: (6 PD _* ee ewe oe ee & . se. Pra ve. ere ore “ese ee @ oe. ee seer er ee @ see ee we @ Ss) 2) 6 2 ee “ee @ @ . e's "> .e o @ “ee from Dr. De Normandie about a préternatural birth . . from Chey, de St. George. from Dilly on the doctrine oftides....... from Governor Drayton .. from Ducalde from Dunbar. .. . from Samuel Dunn of London... . from Chevalier DuPonceau ,..... from Du Ponceau from Dupont de Nemours...... from Ebeling .......-. on education, .......-. from SB. Elam ..< see. from Ellicott ....sse-+-. from Geo, Erving .. = 66 veya 108 ' £/°8 209 ‘pee Doe ese oo 578 "165, 308, 821, : 348 616 18 75 225 86 72 206 209 1 . . . . . . . . . . 47, 07, 66, 72, Ty 89, 91, 98, 1, 165 81 to be published... .... to Jefferson ... from Jonn Jones ..... from Jomard. from W. H. Keating . from Alderman Keene. from N. King referred from Klaproth from 8. Knox 470 62405 © 0 9'\e from Capt. Krusenstern,.... from La Fayette ..... . onairballoons...... animal magnetism..... from H. B. Latrobe. ..... from Henry Laurens. . from Count Laval. from Wm, Laurence..... from J. Leacock. ... from Lerebours . “ef ee @ PAGE. Letter from citizen Genet. ........ aie San ae Rial 'g te 218 from Chief Justice Gibson . oteiete : gimietalne seats 6 eee Oe from Gilpin about the annual passage of herrings Gee Sy wma th. ee “eo 97 from Giraldaes). 0. sos 0-0, 6.2 Srbicetty ote no ahs eee DRE Eia, es kee Sale. .Ote from R. Geldsborough.. . ‘ eis a ba eure LeMePaal Guess. 0s 6 193 from Dr, Jas. Greenway...... vie . Gb aA ae 180, 206 from Arthiir Grier. 665s i's eis cee ee oe eee | POY Fis ANOBII eee ou puese ss 0» MRD, 204, 285, 206 from John: Hall ooo 6656 a0 %0 3.0 : oene acts kate ; a . 390, 391 from Major John Hart....... 575-40) ae Ak be AAS a 1 208 from Hassler,..... Rt die th! colar oy cha te tara «telat . « . 896, 496, 614 POR BEE. SLOAN ek sired veel oe i a eee ee ao eke aie ptste a) ee from J..G; di Hemet). - S06 one ic we : Mgt 477, 550, 585 PWOmd Herman) <5. 6 soc ese ese SP es ah ts Weak: ae ac wy Ghia a ee ta Miareyes” See from Herschel. ......+. Sea aoe Ree ray opm aty Aol 151 from Prof. Beye in: 65.0 acts ava'te to = ‘apete highata elaiet ee) ae rTM TORSO SELATAN cio no cia ce tos ooh ated elk be lase: ab we Bagh beta? ete 205 from H, Gills)... Pitaalts” Ste eae a aan beta chat weavers a) oe POM TIO MOAI OU es i0 es 8 plas bibs wou ales AAS. Erith rows HOME MEO ii ors. ts. sw See he Se eth) @ Nariby at ey ee ee TTA TI 0. LOOM SS hae ks a aa el ois ee Be ce: ie from Houck gecst:...s. oe va 06 0 0 0 tan 4 08 ee gt be el ee) | PHS PUSUITIOY FIOM OLE sa ie catch ohio a ele este och o'8 eon th aap ee from B: Huggé.. sks Se ee le 4 ala Male, pilates ee . 13 from Joshua Humphrey. ......ecescecscevee ;: . . 167, 169, 182 TPO FEUMIPH TOSS 5. os oka ein terec aces eee Sees ee ee TOOT MATH. FS a enka oe totality cadats WC 6 ce ee ee bye ere ei wee 95 from Jena: Bunter : 4. .'' 50. aie DrORS a rota! a ote na 8A eens selene from Wm. Hunter of Calcutta. 6... wa cc et ee tt es Siecateb lanes > eae from 8. P. tutehinion .:. 2.3 <«.< « ss RAI ar tr ae ORM ica olin cs one a 4 bho feta NAN aitel a Tae N bo ballets bh ale ovatlehogl = ame Som: Gem. TRO hoa eather a etree bine che oc ee ee wo « O08, 541, 542, 561 from Major Jacqnett. oo 6 ca tee 1s ante ole ere & wee 020 8.8) es wi, from Jefferson 113, 240, 248, 250, 308, 309, 347, 370, 382, 392, 404, 411, 412, 418, 420, 426 435, 444, 449, 452, 4 479, 520 gle? a table: ace tiwre. wie ae aft ee Poet Ron hat eee py hes ha eg ata Na @ a eat ae EER Sea OPE i oe Suma 66 SS vig!’ gh ci eithh in, pebae a oan 236, 311 328 bie Gc a bien suse er 872: 176 Bie wees 262 Pstal stones ars 624 Bae ys > Het ea ee | See ae So SA 266 7 Fe fe a ee 543 Praia e stare la ete 2 6.2 .O1.8 ore ae 6 He oe @ € @ re 0 see ee ee Bre Seue eee wh Da ee a Se oe eevee eee “ee ee © @ & 07076810 68 2) ONS “ee @ @ @ © 610 .& CPO ‘ee . . from Otto on the first discovery of America, . OHG5. 6. OR vg “ee @ @ * eh ee “* @e@@ one eo 6 oe © 60.6 » & 60/8 . . . . re ee . . te Me . * . oe ef , ** ae} *-* -* a - 545 : 98 ae | 593 . 1i7 wie) 484 598 ee 72 oe, 488 ie abe.d 60.6 00/6 6a Wea Rie te ean arom," Phlio-Pranklin " o.oo 60-0: vie 6:6) 0:0 et ef bela tes a hemeeeeee 100 Letter from C, C. Pinckney... from Jas. B. Pleasants. . from Wi Pale ie 6: v6. oss from Thos, Pole.. .... from Fs BOna ie yes Siw tele ; from Jos, Powel on the Bedford Gprings. from Dr. Priestley... from the Prince of Peace. . from Sir Jno, Pringle ...... : from Prof. Prosperin... from Josiah Quincy... . SPOT TUM sa age) ale ee from Count Real..... from Rittenhouse...... of thanks to Rittenhouse ... from W. C. Rives. .... from Count Romanzoff, . from Citizen Roume.... from Dr. Roxborough ..... tothe R.S.of Turin. ... from Abbé Rozier ...... from Royal Academy of Tisbom from Rumford........ from Jas. Rumsey... . ee ee ee. . "se @ from Dr. Roxburgh. ....... from Sadler and Ogleby.... from J. M, Salazar... .... from Dr. Sandiford..... from Mr. Scheeffer . . from Scheveter..... from the Secretary of legation of the "Netherlands wp ite ted : “ee from the President General of the United States . “eee we. “ae “eevee “eee *-. . o) ow SC . he Oe . ee “ee . -. . . . a° S's 8 “eee a°%"s 2 “* . ie ae . “ee oe “* +o) ‘ee e/S"e @& “ee @ © “ee © 8 @ . from the United States Secretary of War.... sent with each copy of Transactions. .... from Winthrop Sergeant. from Wm. Shaler... from H. G.Shaw... from E.Shippen ......s..-. from B. Shultz. from Dr. Jno, Sibley... on silk culture from Dr. Jas. Smith .. from T. Bamith. oo ie es from the Society to Jefferson . er ee he eT Ae ae ee from Lord Sterling on the variation of the compass ..... from Stockler. . .....:.-5 from Stroynowski.. from Struvé.......-. a. Tes @ Se Nt ie eh. a i a A Be Wa Bs” 86, 148, 184, etn Soe Micee oa. 2a EEE RRR Sele From Wits BGNOUGs sos eed wie le cor etese from Gen. Sullivan on a discovery oftale . . from Jas. Sullivan. ... from Judge Tait. from Wm. Tatham.... from G.G. Ten Kaff. . . of thanks to be drafted . . ge a ae Se Oe ee from Temminck....... eee -. . - see Stee &\'e © . ek ie ee . -. . . -* . * es . oe eee o-n- 2.8, e 772 Teter orthanks adopted «6s. << soe oie ce el poeta ee ee ate Bret, DROWNS 26 of. sie ie Wile tee) echoes RO ea eee eae from Dr. B. Thompson, of Concord, N.H, .......ee0-8 mrott Chas: ThOMBON 6 6.édia: ssc es eter h eos 'e laie be) ae ohiehy rom Prof. ThunDerg v'5/a) rake areas ie eta fe ones > hie oh ae 220M Dro Tiarks 2: o) sis csce vane et eae an Rene oe Tak Detael seamen from Geo, Ticknor 261552 S35 ee State e Gea a 3 Avil lene e eee er eee) Seem from Tidyman ...... aide Mamta elie Rerdetialtige teY ais, roel e oe) eR ESTE Oita Hane aay ed to accompany the Transactions. SSI SCS BIS kp: w tee a eee eee 64 from Judge Turner. ......... SAR Ra sa ire eG Se be ste ee TAR el A eoeiy ng aes from University of Pennsylvania ........+.--. ow hepa a Skene from: Urbinitins hee eich oie oat eee eR ara ee cet 8 aiael @ bel npey OnE ane from: J. Var Rays i555 eye ein a te SUE Raa he Wea Sowa tere Sel nt a eee from Wm. Vaughan, of LOnGON .°, 0. ./\s ae in oe cabs le) ove lela lens OOly O48 Frown Wadenbine ies.) eee Bees eee ae ee We alters froin: Re Vall Travere eis ask 87s oe ie a eae Wim ee Pa pele te Ne (eee Grameen, Seek fram. Ver Ma renrts 54622555 oe sii ie ai Sle eeaclerian eh at Macias. Phat etaeitg here From. VeSrgOnnees 15 ie aa Fee a Se a: oxetat ne Oe Oe See epee mae from Homey Valente aa sak esa el ios a ee The beet eer Rie ee Of Vow Barwon ose. oi o.oo ova for eet Carre atte a ka eer aes Sue tar Pee ee froni Von TIeAwI INO 6 eas Sees: S's fe eee ares Set ety ee bak PO WBA e556 aah ei dice eee As elena Shee haley PR ie Pens pansy Ws eh ZN et) A Pe aera eer ria erin any aide tei nk eats os from Rev. D.B, Warden... ooo. cc cece cu ec oo 0 0 400, 407, 410, 428 from Gent Washington s.. os iso 380 ere wie ile okie cele Melrewerks 109, 527, 658 from: Bushrod Washington 4). ie 3 Fe hrs i See i eee ore FEODR. DE RIG VOU 5 io toe ka Seles a ator esarBiin ite $e Sel ae eR ey ee PODS BL NV ORDOF ic wate a. aaa: Ole t bs Dae ne tae cite) phates eer RT ak uae frortt NOM WGUSLOE s/c 7% fo.50 ele 4 aie Wend h 16 hte Reales RUN en bL any Oe Lenaae ZPOM: COED W HIGSIOON 665 os 5 6 eh 500.6 io ey ees nae ner 6 ie yeela eh tae from Tao. WV Disease Sete ewe ho, wie OLw SL ee Feu e rasa nce From BH, WAallisms socal esc: oi'b aes Ao scene ene tenes evehel ete ene) wie eeey ae to be answered ....... othe eta ah AEC RMe ue eT Ss SRO HUE. F . from Jona. Williams. ......... eA Lr te te Sad teri ae from Robt. Williams. ...... arth. te sn from 8. Williams, of Bradford, N. E. . Diet nee pe ev eLe eles from Dir, WiTei 55.5 606510. 'o ie eee, Obese dhe ese from Patrick Wileon's 00:0 0,60 6.8 o.e%ei9 a0: 6 0 w emis Of FAs. WIRGHIOD 5 a5 Ree eee eet e oe eres from Dr. Wrangel on Swedish baths. ........+.-6 from Zen ss: Wale bi i b20 eis 0 eae aye eos ©. ee, 00 On Mammoth bones. 6 «s/s ot be co 6 bie 0k) el eteve on wild garlic, to be published .,.....6.0+056+e50008 Leveling instrument, @ new. ....ecerr sev vtevre Levis, to be paldi ie ao sik betes ste ee ° Lewis, Alex., paper by... .°..+++-. Pa esa as et Vea Pe a Pet Lewis, Capt. M., borrows specimens natural history...... presenta minerals... 1... ccs se severe vrevens Lewis,8.,tobepald ..cscsrrcsevsevvdsvcessvreerss Lewis, W., letter from... wees cc ne er seoercr ener ern Lewis and Clarke, MSS. journals of, presented. .......-. é Lexington, Ky., ancient fortification near... .....+5465 o pees: | 486 Liberty of conscience in the American colonies .... 6.465.666 +. 588 Librarian, election Of... ....6.4+64+.+++0+6¢+ + . videelection of officers tO DSO CHROSEM 2 2 so 0 o's 0 0 0 b.0 0 8b ob to 6 6 06016 (pe heels ses ean GOS appointed... cc cc ernce eee eee eer ee eee we bbs 6 areas 95 ORIATY OF. 6 oe 6 6 0k oe on 6 0 ooo 6 810 6-0 8 ee BO plete’ Wiene te 853 550 8 woe se Sy ee ees - - “HS ie ot We oe ee Ob rah ls ot — . . . . . . . . . S089 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 773 PAGE. Ladtdridn; duties) ofs srs) a6. 6, secon e ali pel aaecele eek eh eliel e piel'G 0 o's « B58, B84 Dysla wy FOAL VS tO i'n; aie veeele! es wile swe ech plere oi'ee ble 0 6 o's to report on the papersin the possession of the Society ready for pub- 353 VCR ORE 7 vs site bcc Lode a el ae olan ed Sa Oe ate EMERRIA le 8s 6 427, 428, 490 authorized to sell Journal de Physique.......22e2eeeeeee% to prepare a catalogue of the Library... .....2e-ee22eee eee ordered to procure a book to register death of members and bio- graphical accountsof thesame.......eces.eeeceereees to prepare a list of papers ready for publication .......4.6-.eee+6-. TOPOLUE BAWICS s)ici 5) a: aie tae celal eo: an p(e.e * 0207 be Servite a ew eek le ave to notify the chairman of every committee of his appointment... Library to be placed in some member’s house... .. . cle e hele eae sess to be catelogned and arranged... .. so ws + 0's ew ew ee ee we 0 402 401 and cabinet removed to Rittenhouse’s house... ........... .119,120 OCIEMLICING Chaex dca ts elie oof ela (aco! 0, erie ele Koa a oor OR RT A OTae aie ane Oey Meme: OREM OL TOME Folia 5 vo aw Te aoe. Sa ue Unnaciee tonamateneha Sie ae hooks canbe loaned from... ccc srceccevveesescne sit state of, to he: considered... .... 45 ok s ties em pee et ee eee BORPCRMOMIOUS OL SUG. 6. 6 “soe ie ata ve ate eed e Diels sam oe ae arene ASTM NR aie Lake =e: <4) 0\: 8. airs loc warad eile Letecie wire tater ate bere s ae eee ee SERA: SRO GPAMIY os 5g. dite w won Ya aan wilerd ta di era. ee eo ew alae. Mee Library Company of Philadelphia to build on State House square..... 124 to be asked to join in a petition tothe Assembly. ........... 1238 SAREE EN OOS a ho 0° nocd. +p 0 la eee TRAN a Aa ese 0 eee aa tal eleteta tes eee to be treated with about alease.. «2s ee cece e et sc cee 10 will not occupy the Society’s Hall. ....2-.eccsececevece ra ee 169 eee NREL eC DRDOSY DY cs 44. <\o ale ele Wisdste era brs mid oie siete we lecete): Sem Life buoy, modelofa...... epee a ere prat af Mey a} oe 8b. aes ag abet ase, (Ome Life-membership fixed at $50....cccecrcccces Ege Peale yer | eRe 501 PAGE TOMALES OD elie s))s.Cs2e ser ece la ce Sc8) G56. wirel evens -a enh ie Ieee [eels 65 DRA RBIOIIG iets pao) e008 Reena daha S PLaIRte ares) eas lena aee op ee: Re BOIGE BNO BOMMOW a 5, oi .S\erai afore: eter seer cain’ wietoi te ave toda iota eecec: ee PASHENIOS TOMOrEROlG SLLOKE OF ese wiyie stace a arb ecole isi de ratevara vas, wee rods to be placed on the Hall. ........ A eax ee OE BaP ee Phe PUNE te Ct pein a Va lar Seen) as cat ehian ele Owe bat cater ah enla (etal eer a liatelin tal aan 203 RRM Cece canal ear Bk Giel whan wie cael eel SV aiat ee otaiy bl ai ks nts gine c the). e)er ees OEE easy method of making....... Te ee ee es ec ee hydraulic, analyzed by Henry Seybert . Ae Cee a iy ke te ea eee Limit in membership proposed..... . ah pats etapa ea ate ill a azek eee Linnean Society permitted to meet in the A. Fi B16 Be ce eens DOURGT Teta Gyo) an B56 ws chal ah BU Aa) ee BSR Rye OS ah kame ee We Rea har niarls POGUGRUSAIUSOE pda sis ate e. ore Slee ae Sie & ree hese wmnsekelelere 440 464 877 465 tion’ a mouth to be MPravided i.) .::< e:. Dis chéne lean ai'ec0 ¢ Apel ae el ark aie >) eed eel ele Lungs, abscess of, relieved by Bristol water . aia) o: a. &, ml ocd ai BOO es) Clk eRe FIR LEE TEA GIO TIG 5 as ah cas be pi 0 Tae, ACA IR Wes OCOD wee eae oe SUATIAVGEMAIIN Sc cl Bue palace, Ala) sole Milecehe ec ereca, deena eueraiae DETTE Ae, TUNG OF Boa ois: s/s a a's os a &, Res 40 el 8 eka ak ee ee, ee Lutheran Church loaned for the Franklin OUlORY. 6. Sis face: 's0' nae 08s. 6 el IeR MIAO gat oi kg Gs aces Aleks} nliehias Olas @) an d5.@s Oe WL rela) bial unar asec alae 4Oe BRSESBSeas eead NM. Machine to propel a boat against acurrent ......cseeececccesee se 3M for spreading gypsum, invented by M. Wykoff............+.. 398 for Weighing 160ded ‘WAGONS, 2°46. 6:k ow1e le Busidnedl ds Rise ce «>.< 20 YB Wri reine PARTON. 63) os) '0' v0 6 a ela MAUS aGSticna eile kvscae ce, 198 OOLGG: BN OlOVRENT oho. s. Giis. 054. ae ate ele etark Mlacaue 6 6 6 eee os 19 for rowing against acurrent. ......... COP CUPID SCO e rc int a nl ae a ROR ere aan sae wie w.« 188 ‘ for ascertaining a ship’s way on thesea...........--2+e--. UT POF CBI EWING oo aio Li a 5s noe eae betete em ane se 6s tee sai aiie. «Sane McCaustin, Rob., letter of, on the Spray Gt Siaueen ol mma | McCleary, Dr., letter PROT Gey codes or ie a Sere Se cweccerss 892 McClure, wn, on the geology of the Unitea States. ......... . 412,418, 471 MEDOVOLICO o0.'s, 4:8 6 a Rea eae Bp ak eset es SUR OTEI Es iw wherece e See ee eal es 776 ? PAGE. MoCarkle; Bc Paper By. 655 eee ede eice bey a lahee dy Read ea ate tae ene MeNair, Andrew, employed as collector. ......ecccc+ccc0ese008 77 MecNeven, Dr., analyzes Dutchess county soil. ........2.+.2.0e.. « «522,524 WADORPOCUTNO 2x55 5 is oe, een eis aot te ke far lb On aes ea a eee Macule; solar, report on Marshall’s paperon..........e0e0 20008 70 Madison, Rev. Wm., meteorological observations of. :........2..-. 10 astronomical observations of. .. 2.22. see eee eee cence 188 Paper Dy... sje is iavde Wicca pe cele ca Ueca ead erie tele Maciel mene ated aaa eae eee CRMC oo aia aie cd ge ew Se hss Paces Ve E wal LS soe oa p55 I letter from <5 fa inilelea 0 hie e tea TO ena ROR ie we a! oo eee eee eae nee Madison, Jaa,, Geathol o\5 5:6) e915) 5 088: lanes ete Baym vero: ib cai snes le) a ae ker ee Ingersoll to prepare sketch Of, 2°. < sa.s. ss + ss « be 4 0 610 ee ery) OOP Matrapore presenteds 2355 ecko he] mila sieia ter ovale fat aire ar gi falas © Le Teac eee Magalonix bones ...... POE aE sarse its ey ye Oe IAL RAR gee men UE Magaw, Dr., address in the African Church's: oc aers Magellan asks information respecting the Society... ............ £118 letter replied to. ....... mes se ce ois eae ata ak no aeie Rutisive Seba ele ane ie mee offors 200 guiness for a Fund. fia a a eee eit tie cia aie dwbtaeieital tan te mea gee Ae letter te bisa Shipabtine bin OMAr . 05. cs GR be eee ae 137 alters conditions of fhe Fnnd soci. is. 6s: s wise ei 6040-800 eyte wile) eh) kee Letter FPO. er 66. i eee heive 0 be ee Base when elie te Gn a fe hice Weegee ie 145 CO TOCHEVOS THANEACHOIS 60250) 0k eee ade cota Secale) ais Geena ete em Magollanic-Fund, origin of the... 26. se osc ee ee as 0 6 cele ote es!) 186 £0: 03D WOREOG a 3 soto Me fo hn ols sane a ho: Ltieceane Weiye ae 78 )os 6s Lene come eae in youted 18: A. ZFOUNG PONE » \6):a) 0.6.6.6) id se oa Se Are A Te ee weer wie Caen Waltie OF CUS PRCT a seal te ce aise ees uss ep wa eliw- eis bene ikea pce ee in stock North America Insurance Company ........+.+. . . 236, 287 state of the. ..... . . « 236, 264, 331, 363, 886, 400, 405, 421, 424, 445, 451, 500, 629 CONAIGIONS OF HE oie. 5.6.56 eres 0F cre ete- 1 00,0 lee 6 lovee; 8) 9 "eile kOe, LOOy Lae MILA ORs Yo nae a) bse 0 eke Aird im) 6. 6s'0/ 6) Wisi lai kettetdenesG/elrer buat yo inhale ie eN aes PLAS TOD asia a Geko tia ae ho Gh Pet Aaa eel. 6 a here's 6 0dm, 3 a teGle ne Aaa ane OOK ee how the surplus shall be used... wee eee ee ee ee ee ew es «262, 363 CRXOO so s0icra- 2; 5 Rieter eat ete Taal in,18 © 18. cel Le netluiten.e ratea:se Bhat eratheee Te imaae protest by the Society against taxation of... ..... 5558-2200 412 surplus to be invested in U.S.stock......c0+eccesevceee 421 management Of. .... 6+ ee ee ee ws © Ol, S15, 524, 535, 547, 606, 622, 697 Magellanic Premium, communcations for the. . 154, 155, 159, 161, 163, 164, 165, 177 185, 194, 198, 199, 209, 216, 233, 245, 364 PRICK LOP's... 0+ oie e000 00 61us6 88-6 eheree, ood ee beh « AWOy aah O00; BOO FOpOrtsON ... wesc ees eevee 61m Merwe! e-ts = le he tel wte) oiknte at te tty eae RO WOCED OD a 5:0. eis wins yo) 0 6 Aby 0s 8:0 eNO He le e816 Leelee ip tiecietieligeielrel? iMamem RWALAS OF o. 6 c.0. 6 wie ee 0 6.6 0 6 sw be 00 6) oe 0:6 8. wt ABO, Mids ety ae to be advéniiaeds iso. anes 6 6: 6 eens Se Oe ay Wie eee Pcs re TOPOS Olle. <6, o,5''6 Wee! 8.0) 6 CSG Sew he WET Wy Oa ie seco. 6 o> 06") eeie) ie oor report of Board of Officers on communications for. .......... 408 extra, to be gi Vena! a's 616.60 0 Weis wees 6) 0 be es v0! 9.14) 0) ere ler enueeee what the words natural history mean, ......+6+6e6e8085++s+e0- 861 eondition of, cannot bealtered. .. .sccvvcccereesesece bl POSTPONOA BYVCAP. wer es vesecvvvvesevesverenesedve Me subjectafor ..... + 0 60 0-8 0.0 © 6 6 ase ob 0 bob be 0 6 88 oe 446 fire escape, Offered for... ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eee ee wwe (00 alr pump, Offered for. . ws c scot peesvisc veces cveesvins 522 Fefused. 2 ow eres Periyar ara ie ee a ie ee proposition of ite disposal to be printed . one. 0 0 eo 0 oe) ene eats tele aks eee notices of the, to be clroulated,.-.....seeesresesevese se GOD surpluscan be used... 0: .ccercsvveeveseveeenevese) OOL resolution relative to (1827)... ee ee ee e cote oe ee, 558 limited to the ground rent at Bighth and Mul berry Streets coves 668 Magellanic Premium surplusfund........+>eecceceececreee 568 Publication Mand wo heres eas eae le eee as | GB DEMO CLEGION,; |... coor we eee ea et N ek Sha ee ecm ae seve ga ee . OBE GAUGLO ahs 6:6 io ode ere a a eek able OO OLED aR RELL e wee ele 8 fs 16 Magnet constructed by Franklin Peale .....-.-2.e-e++eeeeeeeee 545 Magnetic needle, invention of. ....c.cc-sevccveereecseens 29 variation of ..... Sante ton le Lec re nena Cb aap eanemarta ations tess 6 248, 668 observations of, requested. ........26-. P MS a a Wa oo oe ae ee as ake ee ae eats BIOs soca. os ae 5 aOR Oe He eG Aaa ae Ip gaeleeecemetsiere ee) 200 SDAIN soi te- we 0) ©) 6a wrk See et eteran alate JP late 660 Magnétic observations wo he collected . ae dr fewer eR te Sie ie ara 605 PRTG CLAN 67.55%) oo; 0-6 lene at Neen) lek eae 111, 128, 161, 227, 270, 272, 877, 595, 655, 671 SOEPORL UAB ib . 50 5. hia ee cee aT aa eae al aw calee gE ea O RUE AGa. Sanaa GiIFUG! VORIAUOD Gl tec se octal a eae See we ere Te) One. eee Of sfaGl Dard, DOW PLOCOEEs sac cass eos @ ea wee 6S eg ecee + bon OOO Ree Magneto-electric apparatus by Saxton. ..... Garter aw vavigd wile alu 'S tate ae = Ome PIGS DOAN 64 6 oie eae 6 6 ke wie eee Oe ae aww ole we eres Malaxis correang..0 s'cs ss 6 8 ee 8 diab ateiptrelnla isi ele tar atelats oee's Mammiferous, animals of North America. ........ wide ee es aver Mammoth, bones of the, found in Virginia ........ee00-e+e58e08 CTA POE CIO MOGUDEN 235s oe ees Raia to ee caine wise tae: ae lak tsa s ela? eh 0 ee SUR SIRT OR oso A tied gi pda het e aL Wate Mw ndta te alee ta hee “eon Ve s helig he ane tooth exhibited. ........ ais echite ere a 'Se| lo oar et etal oi pt te tantek Seis woes to Europe... wc cece r scarcer vrrscssevevneess jaw bone presented. . 3. ce eer cee eee ee ewes Fa casts of the, to be given to Academy Natural Sciences... ....'s rawlings OFtHhG.s..: u's 6 sae ws) Oe el wwe ee @ oe: wei eat ea oo aes MERIOINOEN CBWE y9:0)c “0-0 tae 0 erga eiakerethe el biate leis. iece ele & eieiren Manheim, tancaater county, Pa. so. ss siete st 00 te be owe eee Mraitia. Aecount Of, . oe 6s ole wv ee wee eb 6 6 le es 0s ces wees BEANTOY OF S1SOtING OMIGELS 6a °< ja 3s a 5s bora eet wi cleo tele @ ole ie 6 lates oe SaSSSSPessRssas ~ a wo Manning, Jas., letter from. .-0 05s 0k eve ee ee es o's ila) aaera neta el 79 Mansfield, paper by .......e.-. SF sa Tare Tae ek ele it gi Ki igs et Sale ete tnae ey ee Manufactured copper found in « ound BS OHIO Ss ba werd eRe as eis Sgn SB Manufacture of sheet caoutchouc.......... bie a eS wale ea etait 598 3 Manufactory of paper to be established... .... id eC hay wet tes wt aie Deh atew hes ee SHUG Tis DOST AIDAD Ys: 5 lalate acs = jag abe ee ce pace le ele ed ee Manure, plaster of Parisas. ...-..s22.es22-- aw har tls tesa ts iP cay ee ee MS. articles between John Fitch et al., for acompany for steam propulsion PYOSENGE. 5 oe eS 6 be ee od oi Oe lee a ee ee her Le coe. description of new Sweden eset seiatele eed iseistesetate: OD journal of Michaux presented. ....... Zp la pal evehatatat et otrie « of La Harpe considered upon. .....2.2-2.222-s vocabulary of the Darien natives......... Galicuiation.of saler oalingd, 1778 2° ois a: are kk wheretale ele etek eb 6 SEER8 Descriptio uberior graminum presented,.... journal of Wm. Dunbar, :.....s:eece-s is . TF Of LGWiS SAC. CLAS...) 36 5-0 wee ei euecetel a aheCelatel cis cow ae 6 che 475 MSS Huvohesed as sce Solin a Sw Re Rk MIT ATAL SCR! giaberelece es sie 0. 888 maps of:Cuba, &6... ce ee ee eater Sata ete ess: ale evs oe: OFF correspondence of General Greene pi GE aa er a ee of Arthur Lee presented. ....%..... Roe A ee ee 562 owned by the Society to be examined. ..... SRG aveieh wha) Siete sw. eee Map, of passage of herrings 2.6 6s et ee wee wee se ewes 97 Ck FEOGON BRM eics ica ay 0) 9 .bs ck arate Glen Baw alas Shlaec bi eles 6 e's . 18 Chesapeake and Delaware canal. .........0282000 28 css 51 , 778 Map of Chester river, Florida. ....-.c.cc cece eee Pieters; to be engraved. ..s,<) ois2 bse. sp ede eee, ece of Pennsylvania, by Howell... . 2.2 .c.ceceee of the territory of New Orleans presented. . ‘ of Pennsylvania (1746) by Lewis Evans... . . of Switzerland presented... ..... cece Maple sugar, paper on, to be published... ..... Bensnois, death of. i035 6s bd saan a eS Marine excrescence . ......... Chevaux-de-fri8e io sea. See een Wi ccoeteeroien ee ae Mariner’s compass, an improvement on, by B. Romans. BEMEIO > os) ke of 6, eretel $F slik ace . . b/ 4: 6ts . . a0 & OR & 2-8 « & © 02:0: ©. 6. EBON 1S) SE 6 from. WH min ROM i: o0o2 wa ep catawer ae siren iene sel ous to be advertised fore cieisisseytshis:s teepeneiiiens Marratt, W., paper DF os Paes oe Marsden, Wim., Gepin. Of 2: oy saialls 2 WA ee rele Marshall’s paper on solar macule ........ TORGFUCG OR 0a al oi Gre esti a) or .& ecbtie en anlbre cee aiie Marshall, Jno., engraving of presented ..... GPG OF, a: 5a; gash tan eos ers eo ere eet hes J Pag eas pet Obttuary. skete Of6o6's, wg cata ay in tae enh ay ania nD RO DS Postponed... os) 52's <5 eave atnt a Nutemoes sy wlaieleLenene rotons ore 99 Dy law as to..: i s<. aon Che ber eee ie atetlan at vile ie. wlan ship arenenmula mene - 858 . . ‘ . . . of the Society . . 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 128, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 180, 181, 182, 138, 184, 185, 136, 137, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 158, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 188, 184, 185, 1 88, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, j 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 3, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 260, 261, 262, 5, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, , 800, 301, 302, 308, 304, 305, 306 , 821, 822, 328, 324, 325, 326, 327, 41, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 847, 348, , 870, 871, 372, 878, 375, 376, 377, , 891, 892, 893, 894, 895, 396, 397, 410, 411, 412, 418, 414, 415, 416, 417, , 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 487, , 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 470, 471, 472, 478, 474, 475, 476, 477, 490, 491, 492, 498, 424, 495, 496, 497, , SLO, SLL, 512, 518, 514, 515, 516, 517, , 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 550, 551, 552, 558, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558, , 571, 572, 578, 574, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587. , 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 597, 598, 599, 600, 601, 602, 608, 604, 605, 606, 608, 612, 618, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 628, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637 638, 639, 610, 641, 642, 648, 645, 646, 618, 649, 650, 651, 652, 653, 655, 656, 657, 659, 660, 661, 663, 664, 665, 666, 668, 669, 670, 672, 6738, 674, 675, 676, 677, 678, 679, 680, 681, 682, 683, 684, 685, 686, 687, 688, 689, 690, 691, 692, 698, 695, 697, 698, 699, 701, 702, 708, 704, 7L5, 707, 708, 709, 710, 71L Megalonix bones to be reproduced by Dr; DeKay.. ......0560426. 582 castes of, premented... . 5 5 0 06 0 ee 6 te 8 6 oe ee 6 #0 0 0 6 Oey 700 Dy PO are Mr i a a tere ae eer ae tas Se ns es Pe da ee ee Mogatherium claw extlbited i026 655: 06.6 ctw a ele Se ee ele 6 een art eee & § ? 8 = ER SEee BEEPS bd a to we) — a esse ae osc @ «= Su - _ 8 BE o e . B Bae iy gs 2 7 BE Ls BES - S258 TT ESE Lae BS 88 ee) = > os — ee) = ot SSeees EFS & 2 SB: 288 S228 PZ B25 233 E2823) BEES 225 Bees 3 S823 roa oS & R BEES 3 g ms 83 BE 8 3 E ah ee DBD - Rd = 3 E He & £5 BESS ~ Se8 he a& EBs 22 rf eS f= 8 3 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 468, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 488, 498, 499, 500, 501, 502, 503, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 528, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 559, 560, 561, 562, 568, 564, BS 5 Fe 88 285 5 5 z ESEEE oc 5 o 3 a a BRS 8 aE 2s g SE g ~ found in New Jersey. «6 sc +e le 6 we 6 08 oe eee oe eee 6 oy eee Moegistoeaurus ensiformis. «wc sie ce cece ere eee wwe ee O00 Meigs, Dr., resigns from the office of Secretary. .......+++see+e808. 574 DADO DY oc: 0 60 0 0 ece era ees 626 POmoOriaks cS ee i eek a els a are wp ahaatatetals _ vide also Petition dana dints Obaneh thetic as eee EE toe ba st. 153 10 te Beg iain tae oss oso sia lehe se el ate ener es es si ee e's.» 5666, 572 WEALPEREOWMIR Sar oict ai as aids 0,'as ol au at ates aber ieivat lave pield wo dya ae o-ars- eSB to'Congress for free books... 090.055 sc a tw 6 6s ces oes e's + + O07, OS Menomonies, an account of the .......-ce-cece-. ; Niletegs, de whl Ge Merchants, address to the, in support of the Chesapeake “and Delaware GOTIGE: BIOURGE. Cray anc av ais roles Cietetsadeel euaeerade jaie)cis ce 00.8 34 GOIN iied, TEPOFE OF 6 hl wish ie ae wh cee ae os ~ Te Se eis ie pee 36 WORM a hoe kt ae ad ar Se as ei pik Phat neat a east eae we O lerb. ce %e. eel wists 36 782 PAGE. Merchants pay £40 towards the Chesapeake and Delaware canal survey. . 45 subscriptions to be collected... 1... eee ee eee ee ee ee ee gs 41 tosee all the:canal papers... 24 6 5-6 6c .0 w+ wisialie o's 6.) disc ers 51 Marrere. teanait Of ...... 0's: jnis- sans seni aa) a lb vb ya ole aa co Dee Meridian mark, a new method of fixing. .............. dil\ wie tere eee Of Philadelphia to be HxeM 5)» 6 ark, bide. d. be dee (oattela ine te Merrick to prepare sketch of Ben Vaughan....... Mioamera GisCOVEry..s; 55% <0 se hie mth em aatant eee Mesmerism, report of French Commissioners on... Pieossenger appointed 2.30.86. 8 beck ea ea he. bie Metallic iron; pure... ..«-. s+. Metals, fusing temperatureof.... heat-conducting powerof. .. Metal balloons) 6: o:6. 6.6: hain 6 ha ew Soa. ee eR WOT AG ete. ie al a et ach tet MEOCOOR 5 05 5e jalie erik peyote cx le genbine cone ck causte cake ek dle le LaMebe hive Patlaite aera ee Of Maw 'S. W08 iar i walk ce ine Soa Rea nelionyt wiainela 687 Meteorological observations by Coombe... .....-22222202+ee-. 61 Dy Dan Bar ee acs esr eleliavigl pb :e 0-0 le. ‘ecleUauemntinme.arsadathelel is Cortes wheter ae Dy Felohard WiGCOV.d oo ook ve! bce ak: opel Bolin tine h me hey e ses bate Leith akg eee by J. Emslie, Ir... 2.» Pr Err c: Sema Barney Sree ie by Heckewelder . such atet aes, VOSe by Jefferson. ... ° DY Tid: GAURs tcive testers twice. tela te) eRe uma me cede, let ae Dy: Maedigons bie iale ts tek ab. dk pw wlerael lo tee Cece Pee WR ete eee See Ree Rat etaceg so ah diae SY hy, 6..¢6. 8 27.2 See 2. e's . 2 6 8. a’ SD, HIS SO" 161 OO, O10. RB Oe. 6 0.6.6 Os m6. Cle. 6-0, 8) 0 0) 8 Oe8 0 Se 2) 8. . Oe &LOR SLO Oc ee 9-4. © Ob DAMS INSU oa he Se ark ee area cetera eee ele at Natchez.... . at Nazareth... by Pemberton......... PO rc cea ore etiaals : Parone uN aA verre ek oe 836 +054, by aKeLB Wale " 98, 105, 264, 267, 274, 276, 278 ea we ace te els. deere) wel e te eieie teh nae OF THOS: Pray 6.55.0 ib a) oleh haw. ele ged: Ole aw aT aoe ciety Oy Og OO BY; GATROANS 65 6S) case oe as Bik ewe ERT veh Ahan eel dl le heipce he vate ee TF SUCRE Sie Whe esol wie. aes le iene eiabial aU (hae wats Be gees eel ob eh wire ee Boy PATOL ota 5b oso as awe Ladin co: Lat loy ea Glo te Sas ke beige eae" lec teas FLAN rt BOY, WT SAME TA GOTT 0. a kia ee ew toh bm Caretta a a Pratlde bala cise tl alin RR By WV ED Amami sah CS erat atin Na recc ellavie ig hal ia Zo hee atege blake em eahOnaree Dy, WAlROR 625 5 owe. ig) a, wreath : . et a ee th in the possession of the Society to be abstracted for publication, 871, 889, 418, 614 general rules to be Axed ON.LOP 5 ko 6 Tele ese le cin ve a Nee ee we ee Meteorological Register: s 65a 0i0) ee): tine es akon 6.0 oe tae ee eile tee ew iets 18 Moteoric stones fallen at Weston, N. H....cvsccccccveceedus 404 do not, fall from the'moon . 6. + see 8 6 6 0b 0 6 6 oo ee 6 0 Alt, £08 OFighT: OF 4-6) o.6: sie: 6) ev iocn: by ahr 6 StRe RRO Bh ee ella die lai ace lal eee ROC display of November, 1888... ..- cc ce see 6 hs 0s oe © 004 COL, 667 Meteorological observations, ...... +. » «495, 508, 518, 518, 520, 529, 580, 581, 618 on the Yellowatone river... c.ccr cers vestvvvevvevevveve GB Metre” exhibited, TIT FT hr at ee ee RE a ct AL Meterological observation to be made in the United States, 305, 808, 675, 702, 704, 705 Meteorolouical imagination#§......6.6++eeee sees Woe cetieten aeO Meteorology inthe United States... . 2. eee eevee vevvecessecee 698 Method of multiplying leeches ...... ces 20:0 60 be e'e sew 6 tsetse 406 Methods of bathing in Bweden . . «sso sc s'6 0 6 6.6 800 6.6 8 ert bees 74 Mexican antiquitios, WOTKON . . so 6:00 \s 0-0 6 1s 00 elelvce wie cel bole betes See WUOROR GOs 5 6. oo 6 06 o 6 bn be bel pet ele le ete we Site Fellale ereunee Gna catalogued, owe 28 6: e 6 8.0 @ ** o 0 @ 0.0 650.6010 OW Ve G0 te fee 616 loaned Mr. Franck © O01:0°@°,0.0*O @+0 6 0'Or0°O "SD. 6441 0-8 4_ 6 See 8 2 sae ee 600 deposited by Charles Bagley... .. 66+. @ 0 ee-Biene-eer © Oo Oe 705 Mexican calendar stones presented..... cloth presented. ...+ss-eccerverve gold idols purchased .... gold ornaments presented... . BRUISES ON es os 07 lo eee. MSS. given by Poinsett..... medals presented.......-. monuments presented..... see minerals presented. ......2+-+-ccece paintings exhibited ......<«++-s Meyer, Prof., treatise by... . 22. eee see donation from .4....+.+-+-. cee SIMSNICOUN dolce) “ow yea emg ne tena Me Nae a vee ne astronomical paperby...... . BAOOS LOUIE 5. ie iwietee-0 » 08 hes e00 method of mapping Russia bie eee TORIGL UG i ich) she Son ieee e's Ae BESTE DAG kaa eg Michaux, André, subscription for...... patronized by the Society... instructions for. . desires to explore the Western country. ....-.-.ee+ee++ o- to receive $100... planiof, a Tallure ... s <0 5 bw) wie esa expedition of. “ee 8 @ * 6 funds for, to be got from Rittenhouse’s executors. ...... report on those funds BOGGS TOK ee oo eee eee we letter from MS journal of, presented... Michaux’s Flora Americana taken by the Society ....... Michilimackinac, meteorological observations at trade at . aio. Microscope loaned ......... : Mifflin, Jno. F., thermometrical observations OFa sre Migration of the Hirundorustica....... Military map of Philadelphia deposited . . Mill, to drive by abellows. ...... Miller, Peter, description of the Grotto of Sweetara os letter from, . Miller permitted to take a plaster cast joie tue bust: of Franklin, Minerals from Cornwall,N.Y... from Elba. from Naples. s:. s)s.<% * from Ireland TS ee a ec Se Offered by Dr. Mease......s eee duplicates to be exchanged ....... presented by Capt. M. Lewis ...... examined by Vaughan and Seybert .. arranged by Seybert......scecces from Ascension Island. ..... TOM AVE iin hc e ew ee 8 ere et ae ee from Mexico... found.near Quebec. .... se cees bequeathed by T. P. Smith ....... by Dr. Woodhouse er ear &c.,in Cabinet not to be described or ciety’s Transactions ........ net (ean “eee ee We te 2 ae ei ele. 6 oe o @, 68 .6'R @ whe 1) Wibtalwie ee «ees ‘ee 512 ie etslecehe ® tee .0 @ 8 6 e 705 phetelsietate wees ee & 6 601 dime be ee ep te e's (ss e's | OB spelerets, @ ie teldiwie.e 0s 587 eevee cee ew ere - 649 teva ke Wiese else Seb o> ee \0 oe eo + « B99, 401, 402 Niics eit eps eae rae a SBS sisted € ete dliphene iste she we 75 . ra eC ie te ee 98 al acece ee eee he 8 be ole 98 Pre Rr iy ie eg or ee eho Led, Shah are. oenace le 104 Se ee ee nk A 95 iweb, ey ee teeth aue etal Dae ae -4° Oo 2. BS. 2 2-8. 8: 2 8.4. 28 1277 eee saa coho eee cea a Wie pi kia Cece 4 oe le teva. prete Sabet oa 6 & 2S Oe DM a ae ek ek a ps sae Se “eee eee Ces 6's Sb 0. oS (2 8 2 8 tele 278 “te Me el yer Bac . . 839, 341, oe e.0° *.@ @ 16:2 8 6 5-6 (6:24 Oe a8 64 € ” ar “ee © @ @ eee e.¢ ee @ EXESESEIRNESSER Vike ewww eee we goes. 406 We ial weet Re Ie Ne 371 aa oa fe cceeee 882 ERIM pe eilets was - 886 eT aa eee arte ee tg a en 398 bape sea graye ee iw.w ss 2,0 8 374 Paleo seis ele es eee ec 0 | «68D Groce ane te @ State la ese 66 OTO kid) S.e Seer AS 362 eos 371 Phe Or) ay uel ae a ee 404 Oe it en ea ee 7. 7404 a 66.6 8 8.6 © O)¢ dé 'e ‘¢ eee @. 6, @ te; © ee 6 a) 6 published ‘except in the So- 784 Minerals from the Delaware and Chesapeake canal. .....-.2..... 582 Sem Perkiomen |... 6! oo sik wl aie tect wel alm p66 oe acl alee eee es pera BRONIU OLY on aos 6. o peg a wo Rate S to be putin cases. ..... 8 She wldhelle ble Leliel ele lene. ee ue te eel ene S list of to be made. ss fierce tte Saad as oon eae 02078 tetera etatats ae lectures on, given byGodon........-.-+-eeecc88 a Mineral waters, observations by Dr.Rushon.........0.-e-ee2cce-8 Mineralogy, lectures on, ore Dy. Godon i. o's... wise ee Mines d’Orient presented ........ Siete th ge ke es uate) “a ee Mining, art of. el a bh alls th tas ol atin Sea EAe RTA S150 cle sue ee é - 503 Minute book of the American Philosophical Society from January, 1768 . Tp: 3 before 1769 presented . i ee Cr ee 113 NEW, OVASTON 47s cohol s os as KR ee Sieh ae 6 a aw ere ee exer te Minutes, original, of the A: P. Biss wc € te lere tetas) se a tate a ere yolume two: oF tlie), 1700-17745 os oa 6 oe ea eres sible ie els ers CH DE TOVIEOE Salas wis leer b 3) e) ol etal elebteta te leteiere ss boeishuke COTA 5 Oates Gohan se! sear pean. A ee Sas ecere weal boss wre we ee 90 1 ENUELTAPLOD Since a: wie ole aii! seer nralieuateuaerrel ale? 6) w. attecterateyla Wade hee O00 eee sar ona ha lade wigs vere mr eet alia aa Conte stot wi ieee edna a mea firat Vol: retnrned by Owen Biddle . oo sniaise) as cieta SR ee Ele eel ee 85 second Volume of, delivered up by Paschall ..... ete tana keer eee Be 78 repeated . a eae Ree wha wlallere ele ete ca an be See an & se tates ero eee iprittén hy A. Di Bahe*. soc cc's ochotetal he eRe eee 661 Mston, GLOBE sete siare ous See Coe es te ee ANS © (SS Ue LR elere . 407 Mississippi river to be reconnoltered, ‘sae te nee kee ee Oe ae Vary OF GOS Kaas etait sh See cafes le ete ca! eile eS) WS aaa a ere 42 valley, sandstone formation ofthe. .... Pe RR Wl fr jet 504 Mitchell, Dr., paper on ice islands returned at his request. Cee lene aie | 384, 891 PESOROL Tg PDO OF 5c Spies os ed ed boas ey eres " 195, 801, 802, 598 Missouri, meteorological observations ON CHO 5 FFs varn te ee ste a eee ee, eee Mithridate bought. oe eet elas tv th We Pesta Mpenehel es hs 5 ee tele eee Mocking bird, anatomy of the. Soe iris Tet aN ela cand Petia ble the te 16 6..07. 6) coy mee PODEF OM. \s cise 2 7= ARS EP By TC By ta BLEU ar CO ERP RT rt INE te Model of machine for swingling flax . witha aac aderaerk ele; Soniete ae atone ee for machine for working scythes...... eres eR eee ay | Ye 66 of a machine for weighing loaded wagons deposited by County Com- WIISSIONOMES Mit oe ee PMR i se A ery BPRS Ie ei Tt 68 of mowing machine referred to Committee . MEericr iy ot mew er Ge He te 68 of a machine for dredging docks. .. 1... ee ies eee es 0 0s 0 0 Uy Ory OF of'a-wind aaitiing ssi Ca id Ck Seek en ee 129 Of a Wind-IOIRh)) 566.6 ie ieetecs s Glete ele ceumet s Sia Lethe. cigs eahenhiae 89 ofabridge..... ereligs Ph eet tt et Pet MS of machine for cleaning wells: of fixed BAP Sake es cua ao 8 ek rela hp eee of improved steamboats Dole? | is 6 eb as oe ce 8 ee ey eh ae ey aoe ofa pile driving machine, by Ludwig ©. BUM. kc ee ce 8 eee alee af a sick beai: Coie ous Sie aa a eek e Ane a ere: ea Ra eee 184 of John Fitch’s steamboat exhibited, ........66008084 6 0 « 183, 185 OFaNre C6ORPS se ci ccctieceweececyecse ce + 0 6 se 0 hts. 198 Ofaship’apump..cccseveccvevsececseevevsevcecvserncee ni ao SFE Dew lamp. . « o.c:2 0766.6 & ob bo 8. Ulere le O56) ech eheLb, Beau Cee et A ee ene were ere Sree eyes pie er derer ures Wye ones yea 1! of a machine for spreading gypsum .....6-+0++eeesee0e 88 See EMI gg Sag tag a) pa ng aa eile Uh ee ie me ly ta oe @18 8 8 880 OC WTI FOO)... nce 6 6 0 0 016 0s 0001 0.8 6 Oe w 6)! woes antes dnt to prevent leaky roofs. oe re a b) a ei beh eek of steering apparatus offered for-extra Magellanic Premium, . eee 4l4 SOGNTOTA PEING os .c's vic k's c Vick ddwaR ALA ee ees PAGE Model Of & torpeds DOB aes as ee 0. oS) as oo ae br we ES ole ge ti alba 5 of anew flue for chimneys........ ol ariel ante ac Sige eerie @)..8 494 Models of crystale purahaded 62505 ano esse wreiec we SUSI eee fee 58 presented ..... a ieiaia are wes erates, 0 aek aeietdiedise asso OR “* Modestus,” withdraws hisessay ........ rene eteeag es ipké . 600 inland of Penneylvania. 354. > nsw oie eee 6 iv, ate. 6 a lbbeatin arin bY « 66 of the Suequehannacs 4/6 esis lel eles pi0 eee aere Bene ene aly sae! ee 58 improvementsin......... x aig tre pe abate se 364 Naxera, Emanuel, presents Mexican medals 9 ais ben ek ered wept aee - 649 paper by . fsaily i feel ve Sh gle le: wie, SOR HURL A oatinl Wie Taa nee Nebule, Herschel’s catalogue of . Bye REAL or pie oe pe or eee | | Necrological notices inquired into. 5 Nhat iit nals ae Uh aie Fe Dy oka Serres gi: 49 TONE PIOPGLOG.-. cae 4 be ke ek bleh Bee aes che ete 4 ebete ate. 62 OETEID OP eo ca aod) a ha Re yb Pee BAe, Ocala ait le tuk tha obec, <2 Needle, variation of...... ae SUA Te ea a 1s Jute we thd iesave le eta hecal colt cea GietUched: DHA QULOTG 625 ever Jaci) a clan Sor ie as. es wb enh) eee) an magnetic, invented by Lukens. ..... re eae ee gree ee PROTO DOCHIGR WHILG, (a) bic bi ot 6) lis cake: eckelel bbe aGe.co) gna ele! -wtisiea’ ofa eka mee Dr, FUG Oi LHS COlOF OF LEO. 0: sais ‘piles. ss lake. asieletal wile/ee ine) ae spotted. Bek Ae Gh RoE ania Oe eue ED Sat 1S old ake fe tat) lene Cada Vaases ne Negroslavery . e talna te 4) Scien ED BS EY tame : 338 Nervous matter! the irritability, ey a Aa “were tee ee aa. S82 DEOUIVIIIG, EVO OO, LOULOr ThOU) cs 2 alee 0 8 eo ae lake shale 68 nee ue udteneree 598 Nevel’s bill paid ...... ee Neue a 3 ha Canine oat He a. Lie bat lé'9 =) a aaa 64 New air pump offered for the Magellanic Premium SY ole SN Pare s 522 doéa not receive premium . i: 54s ele eee. se ee hee New Brunswick, tornado at.......... pra Cameo amaNah ale 674, 684, 687 New business not to be taken up by Committees . bie’ #0 ete te 29 By-Laws proposed ........ OY yg enn eke - . . «440, 441, 442 ceded countries, chart of, to be compared with LCA), ya Bg = dr tre, gt 82 Committee to be added to the six fundamentalones...,....... 458 POR UOR WIA GFderes,: ..<.0l a 2 uae alee a) & ele ed oo) 6 voce Taw ees 450 flue forchbimneys.......+-. Sella thte ele -k ete © SIERAR epi wd les) een «Oe ee Nondeacript Florida plants 2. ociec eee Sw oe 0 88 0 8 6 ee ere 82 Non-resident members, law as to payments by... ....2eeeees 879 Norrington, transit of Venus, to be observed at... ......0582eee0e 1 Norse discoveries in America. .....cccsecevessveoes oe « 6685 North America, change of climatein,......... . eee keh ee 58 COGS OF 5.565 ao slew we see ee se sie 294 ABUSCED OF . 598 ba yokdien: Gainer oak pirat hia tig tale cod atartes Stil ateteVetalehavetd sale e's = «. 206 Otatheitian cloth........ €i es ak nia tele wine faceless eters Ate se. s - 880 Othomitorum,’de lingua... 3... Ss Ce RUREREGtare sc Gel» as es Otto’s letter on the first discovery of ‘Amierioa: ; Woe i ep ph tra aT aap oe, 40: DO COMGOCRG i655. 325 eae eget eeerute wre ee ges 6 oes Pps 668 142 Outstanding depts, list of, Galled: {ak . ca ee ae ce SS, 66 158 Owner of the torpedo to be paid for experiments on it. 2A\) argyle Race 82 PAGE. Page, letter on aurora ......... b, Rae aa er pa er hen IER 6 «4 Palladium and Rhodium toseparate. .. 2.2... see wee ee ewe ee 48 Palladium, &c.,pen.. .- se. ..% 35 SVR RMR NS LS See tate a aa aetis ay (| Beanmrete Lo be bouna «5:7... fs Be ee, Unc reese ©. a leis Uphins elie oO Panoptikon, Bon tham's e662. 85 35 alesse ers pith aiviethlgulahet tate celia sigue et Dee Pantometry..... asa tana kel elaine eee od SP eee AY, Py aif Papaver, effect of. ..... 5 eet ee eee ae R ietie's 6s A6. Rik e thle a ae Paper, endless. . 2. fee et ee ee ee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee - 485 makers, report of Committee to confer with, ........ Sees) iat a 97 manufactery to be established ....... Biase tials sits ae. © sole canine an Cone te writing, of asbestoseie sg SF SLR eae as ‘sur 4 APA 68 made Mon OOMO seer tie isl ee eck ate ee Bo aves sac Pere 334 obtained from the fibre of the Morus rubra.......2.2.++.-. 422 to be got ready for Transactions. ..........-+-.-e. - - 41, 112, 233 for premiums, list tobe madeof........ ip ap rad Na ipa te ia aes Meee ready for publication to be examined into ...........2e+0-. 489 money to beiexchan ged. 5.2.5! sss SEE ee e's as) Accsicay Papin ica: |: &c., delivered up by Matlack ........... Bea a racn Tah 5 pies ore to be Teopvered: Hom Pusch ss. o5 55S. Ste wha vevete as) aus) 8 scenenkem 77 Papor- by Prot: Bi Barain ig tiie Se EA a Sian ee nike + + + 448, 474 by Rev. Tim, Alden. ..... SOR OM ae eR ee Dy De ATR ga esses So sce Sees eae ie er armen peert B R at. RF SPP ATG ORBOIES Vitae Sal ores eae shares Usice tale wisccanbin 280, 287, 574, 575 Dy Cols: Ari bom ee ei re riless Siena weit ie eleharaiie ene ‘eueice <9 s'sh oe ee Suey OO by Drs. J. Archer, of Baltimore, Ma atid teat SOT TPM ce RA RRUNY She ie 87 Dy AUGGUOMS cists feta ore he ss ek nee we ies eal paces aia - 63 by James Austin. .... oCeseils Pale ta alee amare ie neta re «+ se « « 458, 465, 486 by Azembuja...... Siete ete. 'ei he. Wow Ler eT key ORR ree | by. A.D. Bache, 2.650355. 3 Sete. erties ue. fer wis teas ‘ 628, 677 by Bache and Courtenay........... etl tat Dy RUOVi COMM BACHMAN shes ve of oes se eos wee se eit Dy Ties Ws eGR i oe a ence bee) haw ck Bia eye eek era ats . by Jos. Barnes. .... Cea sebelah isco A Wee Pats raat “fh fs Rt at aR ee Dy Dr, Ov Welea iol cla asa dw ote bh, ae arene chair by. Cant. JOG; BATION se fests terete eee eee tes singh" Tetnrned tO QULHOPR«\ olele' shee se lece a0, eis Heo hehe, pies o 2% 8 6, 9.2 215 . 585, 586, 537 99009, ee ONO by Dr. B. S. Barton, 196, 206, 213, 220, 228, 241, 272, 276, 284, 204, 304, 808, 333, 336, 857, 896, 402, 405, 407, 426, 427, 455, 459 by Dr. I. Rhea Barton... 6... 2 t4 e cee wt 0% © 8. of SUS 155 by RiP. Barston after. es Par ye Oe fer arty oe tad SS Bl by W. Barton. e eles ofeach eer ee 0.600 6n ee se 18 Dy W; Bartwatthin ¢).debes FSS itiete Rane % by Rev. Fred. Bensley 2's 564.05 sss "severe « 8's DY BOAuvoie ss tio isso bce ete te REED ee Ake BY © P. Boasne yi ehcsateletetetece be ers hls Alte by John Beale Boardley on Maryland weather... . DF BlOb oo oe 8) 05 VS eel ah eee Sas cae tece lest bs Dr. Bond on health’, 3. 4:5 6 s20 b+ esss 8 6 0 6 Gis GIF ONG Gisease : & o-6 683.5554. lee bs bo Be Oe POU RERGIG 0.070 seo bere bh el te sere Rech ie ae @ 6 DF ae AOWGIONs 6 0 oo 66-5 eer er ele BW bs ace eh ene) Gels OF ees BVOWE |. 0 'eo sv ie blew wl nleleeems ake § by Pw. BrOWNG os 0 0-00 ve DY os OCOMUA 6 ‘a0 'k:'s, 0 ole ow ble cdobie a wuld Dy PEREGO UI i i's ee 0 ee 80 eb 0 ee be 8 eek ie 8 O00 8 FO SOS We iO Le Oy te 564 iy od) VA 198 py '¥5:9, Rtas atO - 238, We te by P. de Beauvue on Cryptogamia... 1... eee ee eee _* © © ee oe papel Sa aks arate + canine eit eae aa Mr aadcl eoplinen bes OLD: O10. 3 Oe DO 626 > ie ade nie cate aver by CL. Bomaparte. fic. oik-c. 05s ok Lb ee bcendoos 0:75 OL, ARTS BY De eerOr ee oye oop bead lp 626 Dy Brie eo ie nee 98, oe Oe wae be ae BAe PA ae Oe we 273 BY Bereaten ease eras eae cre ae 299° DPPME BONG. 6k cere che ey eee Pe 489 by Caire-Morand ...-..--seeeeevee ech a sie palele. Riese MOD, O07 by Dr. Caldwell on hoar frost. ......+.++s a 235 Diy Mis Carey oon bie eo cece be ee ek. cle aoe weNanace a SRB By Dri Carnal: sco oes iecbs silane peetaes - 300 DS Geld, OUBINUGIN: orate te 8 ko cc olds. be alee es ae ~ 475 ' py Isaac A.Chapman..... Me drapes aa BS Fea eae By Dr Ne CHapaien, si. 05 a0 OAs se ee Re. « - 470 by John Chipohase.. ./. » 9.5.0 wpe oo se be ei miecele « 849 Be suo CRUTONIAD. ».5° > > +5 0 @ be op ene ei Ra le Cae ee Li.) aE See es eer ree Ree nOmE rT Teeny yt ye YR Meg Bee PINOT oe ofa al. in dt ooplaiin aera’ bch hpetalelel ue piecel aes | eee SPA An ia gt se pi pip falaks bo ale wabcssp eau ees cMlR 46, 468 Wie Ri CHI ah oe 5a ah ae saa ies eels sw 8 hee . . 172, 212, 225, 271, 460, 495, 545 Meee Soe CORIO VOR « 5 ie e's 6 pwd. ae ece ee lobe ine ta al seh ch Salty GA ai aS Oe \ APE ATES 5S aR Ain er an Tey Te ees oe om eth RES anlit Seah plas cg is opin eur tae dame «>: a pipiaitelacata by Correa daSerra..... PAO ry ree dee ss 2 eteebeaticng ae ET CME eho gee aie aig mip. ow. e\ pice PRE eee by Corse on English accent........: pia ala aaa ole oie ee ~ SOT by E.D.Courtenay....... ES OP ee etye ae Gre by R. Ernie PAA AAS machine, fh SP a aot atea ig leer Narn oe ee Be NN so give ete e (e180 Sa) what ata el tattw ce ia) wo oie ae a seitei eee. Se8 aa OEE Se a ci aie pio PORTAL ewig os plies . +o « + . 234, 255, 266, 460, 482 De IR CAGE DORG 65429 pb coe el07 eb pie e886 @ 6. eg Nea eae - 397 PUPIL EO @ULUOE «c.g ic) cia a satel axe cose van erinta bain el etek Wakil tare ee TT Ser ee Sof yh at SPEEA POOR ET a ae by Dannemours...... Sia te cathe tes gon a hp peg ae hee ee rece - 875 ST IE or dn Oa gs gicg apt bk R828 b. # P18 eam bees Rw Oe by Dr. Darlington,...... Baie Ct Eee ee OPP CEP ee ae oe ea ra, ae from Daubenton .. 2-6 eee eee ee ee te ee ee ee ee ee 94 RESTA ORRO ca ce ecole rele 6. ag tote el bite” et wieterin Cat Mbiatuial lak aerate a Lee DY TASB OAS ote ek va eae Sy Ae ee RP ae ra biel eae eae yee by Baron Frode’ Bretton 2. vie 's.0 sc 6 6s 0:0 es oe ceheupnate eal aaa. M47 by C.DeHam...... Saheb yea ater e (ote ete bah alee tawels wibtalhe eee TOUTS SEO als Rc) oo ae a celwliata Siecace a kas + e

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Ingersoll. «o.oo 0.0 65.06 1,00 6 0 6s 06 0 6 0 6 8 880, 8 4 | OOO Bw COL, TAGKSON. 0» = 10 .c)0. 616.00 005) ane 0) 0p euehit’ Baugh tints caek) aes Oee by Edwin Jamos,M.D .. 0... ces eves en +06 0:6 00 96 @ © 0 O02, O75 DY Di SAROWES. «00 0 0 00 0.6 6-0 6 246 0 .9ispantehseiveteecaek beast Laer DF BOUND: occ, 6 6.0 0.0, 0,0. 6's, 6.6.0 9.0, 6: 6.8 0) 016 enh ismele Sar eee DY Dr. SOCFIOG., 0 os 000 ot We 8 6 8 wo Bee 80 8 © 08 eee 6 el COD by Gen, Jones, by Capt. Jones . 9, 08,0; 6, 0,0, 0,0 6, 0.0 © 6 O's 2« «6 6 of6ie iste 795 ~ Paper by’ Dr: B. ¥: Joslin. . +. %.%% %. %' re er le 7 SSS by Jrlites sy so ees sec bierece bas GEOR UENE Stee ee ene ee ee «=6OGB not worthy ofa premiunt oss ach tte se eb ee ee es | 6 by Mr. Wi Keating; 6s St tas ew eee ee sw es |B PY TAM eee Seip esl e sin, sual ewe oe igiee sis oe $6 by W; Lambert :.'s.3.253 6% & #8 6 ts 418, 420, 435, 447, 448, 458, 472, 482, 489, 561 by Bs BH; Latrobe. ai fos eo ee + ew « ee «276, 295, 331, 333, 334, 393 By lsdac Lea Seer ess - 5,680, O12, 625, BAL, GOL, 02, OD, 67, 68, 60%, 74 by Dudley Leavitt ..2...2..%%.% ee Oe at Pa oe PC Ae Le a a WY LO GRUIKs 5) erste ata etl state tatces “eherere% ele edd Gobtace © e's wi POE WEE eS RN ait he Pte Me 80 Me, ete Me tate a enet ewe ete ace. Ata by Dichtensteine =. 4436s es A a eS ais oe eee eee 0 by BAe. Livingstone) otc" ins ate ete! ella teeter tete se wie mle. wha . . 280, 373 DY. GoW Long ooh ore ot et Paes FP at atah ototatats GRA SL de 5 he ST WALARR OTE GLP 67 Paes at emalint at hate feleleleuete e700 ea ob arehalete”: UOne Os Major 8: Hs Dong ive. as ese Be BS e EW tye bike ela eteces mee DH Te DIOPPO SH oat chi haz eh ctaresate ala lala Choral ehe te eae eee & meeag ere by Bishop Jas. Madison... .°.. 2... ae tateete taal diene eee 46 bey OOO by Mr. Mansfield. ......% 464 by H. Marshall ...... 69 by Matlack ...%2.2.%% by Maskelyne. 2... as DY W's RERIPOGE oh oh at at ei 8 ots? a otcletol eietareterstete ew bis see 0° siw s/Okls Ole DY Did. MAttuawas: st ohn evetetetetal at atptete’ es en atets artes cae 577 Lo gh Pes hE Re ak aan ee Mi cM Nae Saree Oe ee Ue ae eae Se ae are 706 by Wm. MeOlure .. 2. eevee eee ee eee ee ee eo Ally M8, 471 DY Dri MEONGVOR. “6 er ohelal etal aetatetatat stat atm e%ee te kare . 522, 524 DY Dr. Meese ee Ss Sea eel a eee. 545, 548,54, 58, 50,025, 0, by Josiah Meigs. .... pa Malta ta utitalt aaa th Ne Marae as Me se ee bene Oe DY MEOVOr 53s. babe aes by S. &. Mitchell 52:5. :% eR aes i+ WT CLOFOUS aie 5 SOS em aa st ee oh ok iS ctuatint el els fet at «| Ee BP eres > eae O64 BY Dr MOWOR. oneal ec feteta et et ekoteta totic ate eee Geb ele ww Nee, w eOO Men by Rey. No-Murray3..3.3.5 33 ¢458 98% “eS Ye as eas ee eek DY bls BIVBION DUE 5 M5 2670 8. ers M20 Seite-te iat Tefen fed ete do a> ae ae by Dr. Nassey..... te faite tare tate ie Nottes Wie te fe fh b eS BOE eae DY De. WARORETOW 70.75 656 ae Bate eee TO, ee Re ee eas et ay WY dic INMMONG HS eS hobs Sk RLS REO eSe 8.8 Se RHO Oe ke eters | OES DY PHO; NOWOOT 67a ole eneseta’ at ot atat ctamerietelaits alae et tert 247 by Miehols, is 5 Shek kk |. + + 580, 588, 584, 587, 589, 592, 598, 595, 597, 599 Lk ge oA oints jG) tb ee Se Ge ae a Be pe GT OY A at Pe ta Pe Pet by Colonie. is NK SANS SS "85, 141, 194, 195, 260, 261 by Haundemsc oe ee ete a: ar eae alec estes 602 by TS Say 1. cateieasenasce ecbbica MAE hace NRG AT aks 1s <6 ois fu 74, 480, 41, 087 by Chev. St. George. .....-.. aL ce a tie Rar eee ery cee by B: Senulegc. fie eee eta diets BAGS By ae ae by Sch welts cocky -s0s see eco Seats Taira rin 4k Geol's Ue 6s Seeee - 616 by Nathan Sellers... .......... shea te etlen iste Use| spre ial are gsehedeg bts 428 by Dr. Adam Seybert. ........ Ere) Pet Re eee eo - - » 271, 248, 276 by Henry Seybert. .......-.2..-. At Re bug bet tet sats Cone 512, 518, 526 By W. BRAS sic ee sieinice eictain ie ace een sees eae eee as a oe ee ee 582, 583 by Dr. Shattuck ..... eiaekadl fr so scp td ea eee ped ons ew Se Seald emits «0 194) 000 Dy. Biliman eis elie ~ eta Sere ee gta Romch lS leke Sine e+ « « « 404, 405 DY Dr. A> Ge Bmtthy seco ea asi lie woe ones ard pata athe ti + de let spi! OOM RY S OT INGO sie oie sh) ss seene ei aaaeun a6 whi ae okey reat Rae + 120 DY 2 Bo SIOIGRE Sees oa ees alla eile eashsaeete. Wo: ss arse CAEN eis yeu ale by Horatio Gates Spafford: 6). 6.306 oe ee min dere pets Cats mike certs aoe by Dr. Spalding of New Hampshire ..... ee ccvevevssis ses 420 by Springand McCorkle. 2... . sac cig 8 cee Vicks Weel chiaukins cite ae 257 DY 352 PD SDAIGIG oo nels. okies ie a wie cal tea ae bge Were ele a ae it te nets ee. by Dr. Hugh Sfeel 0.6. 5 oe sees Na reoara. Perr te by Rey. H. Steinhauer. ......:2..2.+e.-. a BN, Ch aa Mae Leer ates . 470 DY TRGAC SOO 5 ve ies or hi'ac eo € gh a eke e, ai¥ilele igtss) se Satu ste yi ese ang eee Dy We GPCR IGT Gs hha os, aos) 6 ince Rotate eieieh cenvarw 8 bese es Wee bee eee: by John ClevesSymmes...- ee eeeerer sere rneeees oe 08 by W. Tatham... .. +... - a Pare Tae a bar ae Sree Danceria naan Cat ie « + «401, 402 by Charles Thomson... . s s:c + i + snip :n0pee! 8 eel pie toe goegehe kp O88 DF Dr TUCO oe a, es io 6 ae, 8. es eee lel elon ete pps eh bind suehehe ie 74 DY. TOUPATI sole e) be 08) ae eG Re oe we Grate ene tp orate hfe BB OOS DY Dri TROOKE 6/60 oop ce 86 we. oe apse case nh upcipr ws spl Whines anes Aig ee by Thos, Truxtony . segs) concn wees wg oaig hehe: deity Mane ele ae Dy. TOP OF op 64: selene Weeder vase ous ieee se ee ee ee « «260, 261, 272 from R. Valltravers.... . a: wa4'e) ty 6b Taj wing bee epaiawel mone sme mete sete) taunt by Branston Vanieer, .....++¢++s++s 0 ee seieh-a) ee ge Seeds Fac, ee DF ©. VGeIO diese ele te meso a ka oe bee oo oo + BOO, 393, 805, 405, 448, 618 oby J, VQURDAD: ss ¢ oles + be epaiqyerite my les) O95 8.e ein anes ipl een eee by Vauguelin 3 oo «0.0080 oes 8 ob bk sb kim Oley te ey Nee Mendy eae by H. Voight 2 6 ek cee aureey Gie Seate hii is are ceeYeant lee ee eee Meee arn ene Me ror ee MM ET ew Ure i Le By 8.0. Walker wic'e oie sists koe ee oe eee seth cay OD by Wm. Waring........ apMO Live Sreibearomemntere he 3 by FR. Wells . oo e-c ce see 8 tbe cw, © 0, t,o a6 9 epee mreiesany ie 90 = gop MEE EAR SRN li pe Ny ese, saniile °F" by Jos. White... ps. csrcvreveve ee serene soe e wie seh 478 by Jona, Williams ,. «se ceerer ere reeves | 206, 235, 834, 850 by BR. Williams... sae nevereerseves ees on eee DY Be. Wihliamas .... « oo oo te 6 00s 0.4 6. 0m pigieck ASA me eee fen by Dr. Wiliflamaon.... cs ccvneeesesvevsrer cums gi wi ao to DO PUDUAHE . . oo os » oKy 0 0 5 & o-essieraipy rene Rie erqusie he wee by Dr. Wistar. «cc ee ee ee ee tet 8 6 8 8 we 6 love, « 10h, 440, 450, 460 by T, Wright «sees eee eras © ©. 6, 0.0.6 .o%ey ersehe ced sure twteneis mae 797 PAGE. Paper by Henry Wyehoop « i0 6 ain 6 6 eA OM ede wis seve ons so SM Peper of Rolds'in VOOR «+5 - See eee Dial ate a ee MEIe wLeo ete els 66 6 eee on erial voyages ....%'.... SUS ule wean aise 46 08-6 aw on agriculture returned by the Agricultural et alard < 6).8 6.0. 6 146 On alr DAMOOREK Tales ate tees oi etate eee Ca ence « ¢ bgOp tae, 128 on air heated ta metelle (abew os oie wa ee ee ee oe sep SOL on air produced by freezing water’ .'.. 1c eee ewe eee ewe ee) (OB on: the'eis pump be OP os os ee Ge eee ene ene) sos O80, O00, 580 Oli h CABS OT OIDING Niece e osc c cles \aetbeee eres Secs «ess 810 ON WITS MERE oh oil eo Sh re Se ee ar Wik ete woke «ees > - i on the amelioration of the climate of Massachusetts’. Ge gs ip ces OOS on American aboriginal tumuli and population ........+4.4.+.+. 41 Od América awpelope 55s oe eet ek ef ow eee «ee, OO 441 234 on American antiquities ........ Mie O ns, Ges Cla eT ah & (a Ses on the: American Dipual seis 6 wi i’e 0 0 6 3s Sie ek wee eel SP ieseoe on American geographical positions. BS Sates eo palatal el eTaecarens | OOM on American lizard . Claes atarmtate Biase! BS' oe aainte igiaue ak ai. oe on amphibious serpents. er fie Me arn ay ay ay “il op pide a are I Phare ee on analogy between polypiand vegetables. ........2e+2e.2++.+. 298 on analysisofair. ... 2.2... Awislielateveie a) wale eter ea) ae on analysis of the blue iron earth: of New SORMOT is Soe eee kes pan ae on anatomical preparations by corrosion....... ahala te a anel eis (aan on the anatomy ofthe alligator... ewe eels eee eee es, 4 on the anatomy ofthe mocking bird.......:.cecc002¢-ce2eeec0 515 on ancient fortifications near Lexington, Ky...........+..6-. 466 on ancient wallsin North Carolina ..,...... ais wre ov 8 SS eee, GH: ANGUIGSIONS, AS aia! b's wp wl eidae aw 4 wie eee 68 8-8 eo ee eee Pt aN Auta aia plore! Pye pido oi We ke a Pe Te i beter ay elm OD MUIMGEE COLOR ok Soa ela Data ene le aos a whe ene a ea Mig ae 305 on: gwimeal haae o5 a Fd: oS ie area a eae phen Ee ei aa ee ee on antiseptic medicine. .......... Satara adlate sa Ge atte be 84 on an appendage to the reflecting sector. .......6..++ esse 473 on arsenic tests: . 2.6. ese SSR eS Da ale ee et ane e «. 483 on the:art-of making iron and steel... 2c ee ee ee ew ce ee) «6468 On. the-artiof mining." 05.) sectete et et eh tare Seat tah Sl tater ey eet eee 503 on ‘aatronomical aubjecta,..) sh ile ew ee oat at eg ee on Baconian philosophy. ....°....... raneketetstateterate ean See on barometrical measurements of the Blue Ridge ile Gh arig.tan ata ae 235 on barometrical and meteorological observationsin Peru. ..... - 470 on the Bath mineral waters of Virginia. ........00220e0e80-8 334 on the best angle for sailsfora windmill .............. .412,413 OP STUUR IOOMENS 60a) Ses a aee at Sar ateca: oy atitite ae poet GuaMeme: pen. 136 on bilious, remittent and yellow fever. cre dietprata staves aa 5 oe, a On: DIGG WORMS Sas Sia. ae Re 2 AaB See Ale ee ee on the building stone used at Washington ; ew did wlatel Siate e-s (s) EOD, OPO on burninglime ..... pt oi ahataG anaes tm Stila tataer cre tele. 8 wg mS on the refinement ofcamphire . aot Ghat gtekatet RUM eae elas Wb e+ a8 on calculating surd decimal fractions .......... Ue eta a es 466 OB GAIGEIORGNORT ate at lal vat ae ane ep tata sicthtar wtets « Sitka aes s Sl on camphor and vegetables... Sse eee eee te rs. SS on cascade in Fayette county...... So leeds MO Sra l4l on a case in which one side of the thorax was dilated while the other WEG BE PORGP Ets. ciray ct cre) Aaa GRE oe ae ke weg bled 450 an chaigihcate Water sat otra settee el tase Soe ee ele ees pd on chances. .:.°. .°./.'. Site! « eratateieiatbete es e's « «'s 0s 6's - 376 on charcoal in nitrous acid:.-.>:-. aul tata a Nate ee aa a er etal, Oe on Obimneys, datcetives o6e) A ater el alate al ait a ere PMPTOVOMIENE Ole ofc oF ated erat ato alel at Py ee EPG Se See 798 : PAGE. Paper on Cicindella...... ooo ab we! wpe) 6: oibitdtel ey tet sraceigeeo ek Tee OO ORTIOK See oo cc ke ue cece Sede ponent MGS ALM DEY buat oid) Klein Serene eade Gaeta naren on the climate of New Orleans ......... 408 nepts, oe eeis ay 4 on a cock with two pipes. ........68, ite Ce ucla aan OES eSe 339 on the cold at Hallowell, Me... 2... ss eee wees . . . . 894, 396 mm Gold, effects OF ics) ceteceaa3s boce eb ebaled casi euaneuae wee sietS 71 ian, ETOCS \ 6) 6 Saisie Silay. Metin Sacre pele imitate LS Oca Sts Skea eat so. 109 on the comet of September 12, 1807. .......0-+s..2e08% 410, 411 on common sense. .....-..+---s of haw ua, ORs Galle Netfor etal Mee SO » 189 ON COMPASSES, § 5 44 G3. adoe eh Vee ope le Pe Sas RSS eee eee wee eee on the computation of lunar longitade, &e., and to find the moon’s Hourly VEOH 6 esa sae nin ede petea cade Cake aestetidiia SUa he AEN o> Seep on the computation of the moon’s motion, ... 2... 6+ 2 ees ib eee 418 on the connection of science with the riseand fallofempire...... 4738 on the.conversion of.salt into nitre .......... ec cs ce et te let 345 on converting an alternate intoarotary motion ........6e. 455, 456 on the constriction of privies. oi; co. s 2, eceis.s 6:0. ee sinioalawW Une oe on the correct longitude of Washington. .....2..eeeeeee eee | 485 OD CTAMD is 0 ha, ahe vege leis ee leueis.c, 0.9 leisaduelebe bisa Sites mean) aoe OD CYPErUs, NEW SPSGIES cs vc iv co je 6 1s 0,8 ue peresalietsle lel SNBRS Gre te iat eo on the Gark Gay « é.<:ii 0 «ic .4 Gltianes dip Geese ladsi ls hs hele Wl Oe on defective Chim neya oe ie es di sieve pethherd seus Ata hn Faeoede es doe on the danger of lying on damp ground .... 1... 6 eee ee ee + O88, 398 on the Delaware climate from the early Swedish records ....... 460 on the Delaware and Chesapeake peninsula, .......e2e+28++0 108 OD the. Pelpgeess yess cs ie Gale Tabs Sol alae 1G) este SRT Witenes schooner ave on the Delta of the Mississippi. . ........ ey hs on a descent in a diving bell... ... 6. ee ee 1kke WO Didiet le Ao ABO on destruction of wheat insects . a AeA CIRM e Lowi euvie tele’ te éile Benehe en BBO on the discharge of two worms from the ear ofachild. eile Lat'wis Seba May COR on insects found in the ear ofa child returned ......20..56062+- 402 ON: GINQOVET1OS; BOs... 0 coe 2010 ekg al Mess pil oad e Valbads nls Be 28S on the discovery ofa cantharides. . .......ce ccs cte,e es ce oe elie wm Sal on drying up marshes... .o .« o's ie: Kiel saver eaele: oeeleledeh less ao. 227 onthe certh’s figure), iii ic i iely: shel Die we) Be Gee GBesetesets RO B04 MISO 5; dan det Poy ve en ee Oe pe te Pe er ee oe ee PR ae ete oe Oe Pe ie ps er we 141 OE TIE 0 Sa aie sd ek chew LO ne Je COM hh ceases a ie ene te eO S00 on eclipses of Jupiter’s moons... .-....6.+565 a elielio bsid ig - O87 on eclipge Of Che sun. . 60 60s 0s 0 apie 6 o wllliin we esse elatete 108 on the eclipse of the sun, June, 1806... 1. 0 6 we ee ee ew ww oo BOS, BOL OD CduUCAtiON | .)'0.6 .0 is cp ie, iia ke Sie ESS Ae atts Wade ete: cetnl dca rel ieuh A ee on effusions under the skull, treatment of... . 6.6.66 8 0s ee ee) 6289 on the Empire of. Morocea:. ccc .0:10 .0.1s cs Jo 1010 .0 0,0 6 faite eal ete y SO OOe on endiometric observations .... es eens cineeieeveweiv eee 249 oD English accent «oie 0s sso soe joke we.e,0%e.e,» 1070, ei @conaeieiwis BO. ACF op the English alpDabet.. .. 6 ce\ic 0 cece ve ne ne ce (0 ene 10,0 160) ephte di Wie Gs. O70 on English phonology... .oic.o.o 6.0.6.0 soo 0 oe ete elt ares oo 471 on the English words county and commonwealth. ........+.. 458 op Bphoron leukon .. oc id ise) ous ew ee oe SES CENTRE SR a are on the equation of the sun's declination, ......6+56658886 808 OM eopential Of16. ..o 0.0.0: 0,6 lew. vle cl shel bi! el ielhecte & hanlecia ger gettieO, ae, BOP On @vaporation , » « «6 0 soe 4 0.6 9.8 ole 6 0's lelelnieter wel se lwrk) Ok, ABE on an excursion tothe White Hilla ......065 Me eee eee eee = 800 on the expansion of tron and brass by heat... 2.665.620 6880808 472 on expansion of wood Dy heat occ io 1000 co 30k0 sskereieie ede bea Be 281 on experiments on crude platinum and a new process for separating palladium and thodinm.. » os .s 2 00 2 > ob Wb bp s0.sb el eeieaila a 418 799 PAGE. Paper on extinguishing fire... ... 2c cece cvcevrceescrsense 29 on extreme cold in Northampton. ......00++¢e88e+eee+4 364 on the fascination of serpents ...- 656565. Ge eels ole ee wee eee «6850 on the figure of the earth and the gravity in different latitudes.... 448 on finding latitude and longitude by a common watch, and no other ATISCTULOD OTLB civ o's ok es oko inc ot 0 sl oh es aS a+ eveietel cbelaveietere erhierss 3! 6423 on finding the roots of equations by logarithms. ........+.. «412,413 on fire escape not worthy of apremium. .....46.-++++46+ «401, 402 on an improved fireplace: ...).....:0s:0s sews ee ewes sc eee 24 on the fluctuations of the barometer at Caleutta........++.2..+. 500 on’p feotus, ImporfEct..): 6c) e1c eo See Owe sel we bee bee es 06 85 eon iformation.of athis cece sess cae lel nie ters sa sede e-aharene bet aukseay.), 25 on fossil shells found near Chambersburg, Pa......2.-+.+++.se+.+ 475 on the function of absorption in amphibia............. 402, 405, 407 OD CRUEL seit erere leas ohecetete Galea bie setae Grete ew Oetealeteo 862 on the generation of clouds . .«. 1.5.02 2022s ee eat eee ae 1468 of water from air... ee eee ee eee ee ee ee 237 offishes..... Sra tareterel erates iw Cua! 0. wt rh ed eller wel erage Sam Gay. OB THE GENUS BAPOOIR vrs or siiol a asetepereteveveteta chets tare oats ae 450 on geographical names ....... chatereiete tee ele, oe bie re wield et 408 on the geological distribution ofplants...... «Paros ete go Be on geological account of the Ohio valley... ....-22+++2824.424 £474 on the geological formation of the Natural Bridge of Virginia... ... 461 on the geology of the United States. .........4 ++ 4 + «412,418, 471 on the geology of the Western United States...........%.. 482 on geometric exemplification of temperature. ............. 505 BD the MOU ov eo6. 04 we oe © Oe A er al ie Wate Bee ete eee fe 336 on the golden Cassia. ...... a iu vate Jet yiat ere a 62570 to) ee eo ee ep ee OD TNO WOU GH. oe dok ona eh dt hate afersianahemeret ee er er es ee wee e ete 469 on the Gregorian calendars 0306) es ehs eee are ee ese ee ea NE 447 OR BPOWLD Of CLOG 6556 ene a erarebel al woe wists wire eA BG 100 on the Hadley’s sector, back horizon. .........4.-. eS TONS. 2D on hail. tes whe reteretetateta thatthe a elw eter ale 6 eta eleteeten ae SB on the haspeiohord, improvementsof..... oo ate helio eh catt ZO FQ) on the head bones of an animal found at Big Bone Lick, by Gen. Clark, Sh Ghee dere oor 08 ete et tar el ediet elo? at AMat.ci'p! ar a arevel a-ae le . SOD Bs oN, Sa Chvietetatebatadeva te a Ae'se ta "ere me 7a) Me) tase. lade hes | Se on the height of the New Hampshire White Hills taken by baromet- FIGRL.MECASUTOMIOI UA 5.6/0 io ei oS 8 0. o oe we ee Bit ee eS GO S88 OE DOING) Sc 6 6. leenvis wie wel & SA ae ol wid tw ees are oe Ge Bib on human bones found on the coast of Brazil. a Te vetamerigyinn FUNC 5 on the hybernation Of swallows... .....0..0c08c80ccesvece 8B OD DY GTA WM 66 65s foes ee es eee less ce madtans VOPR Ses eee e 518 on‘a hydraulic reflecting telescope. .......... Sileeerey CO aap” OD HYAPOPHODIAG «is 40 wo sets vais se Ker ets ts ey 4s Fe tatebe tele eee k Pa eek © 74 OR WY GALOStALIOB Sai ia ss in cane te v0 in to te ‘when te heat a pete Be OL y 154 OB: DY SLOM OLR ie 5 a i'5 a 4 he <6 '6 0 nee aie ete le a eit Vo ia on iceislands, .....%.-. ee ee we ew wo 2 os 5 O80, 382, 383, 384, 385, 389 on an improved piston. .......6....2206 Weeteetoe hes ae GO 467 on the improvement of agriculture, &c.......... .e2..22.2.2.. 3862 on improvements in calculating surveys ..........e6226.+. 465 on the “improvement of government” ........00020ee0e.8. 533 on improvement in propelling boats. ........0...c0.e020202-0% 417 on the improvement of river navigation. ............... . 600 ob Improved SHIP PUMP. here seis tess OTE eee oe aS 415 on an improvementin surveying............ opera Siete oe Oe 488 og inoculation. 6 4.4.4:5 baw AS NI ee ws lee CON Qe leg 105 800 : F PAGE Paper on Indian antiquities.......... ole WE we deh aria ee ate EON eee Pees TPIBOB.-. 5. 6:6: ia ou fo. 8 darts, aah aents wate Sate Se es Diteare he on eleven new species of insects... ......26.6.-. Wie ah w vera ye 571 on the irritability and contractility of nervous matter...... wil 447, 448 Gar Pastruction in Den Mares fic oss oo 0 08 eee ee ot da) fe en ORO OH JANUS OXANILOR «65 Ee le enw 16 TORI le Malia tee is fe)xh Ob le CaN Telethon on Kentucky saltpoetre GGVG8 6. bbc oes Sie is 0 0 bo ee eee oe) eae OM Jamp-Oil 5 oe sis e es eres e's be sie O04 v's 0 ws 66) @ wits le 310 on the language Of signals ..5). .<4:ace- creosote es. docs oCal Sapvemtan OaUe on eDSUAES, universal . ps ere etait ove Ne Neh as dire! 9 Mand ea teat wal) NR aranies on Laplace's thacty ofthe mbna. Soe Sd gle w $184 Sele iota) BRR eel ee on the latitade and longitude of Baltimore; BS a dt oe et Taree, SL eh tet ae Of Waabitigton. «06s ai as Sk ot areas Poa ee eid ghaat eco olig rang he ea ee itn Jaadinandia 5 65-055 ia nk Oe a lie we ee 85 on the laws governing the communication of contagious diseases. . 436 on lead glazing..... a 5a ca te ypite ai taglity aa) Maha Os arneeveliage tuetie Vee: ahi eee On lead Polson? O55 lela Saree are o arid eine h elie teat Te bus DAW a Pye ot hi aie teh a OW JORG GAFUTIGBOR: ein a chars ete do eee ea ieee tae ne he cebinne tetera a Sonn on Lenrl LONApG NOMES e656 vs. a Se sar vie a os a Se bee ae let eee ee Cm MBG oe Fic ee tee a OL Were BOS Bec et are alien Berar on logarithms (new method)... ....eseececcceccscee +288, OR TON GOVIEY 6 oie osas ocoriat Ui oi Wo. Whee tele te niet rare ceil Wie teens Ola lon FICRAESS Fis ele ce lea ea See we we eae Tee wh late esa BBG, SSEe on the longitude of Lancaster. ....0..2c2ec ce ves ei dwell eae Olt TOOTING. 5 spire eee ea ek egos Sale tear gi eee hateeh ane ener Ins ee a OR JuNar GIStANCER 5 66-85 k 6 8a ele oo ee ti is 311 > O8 Tamar ODSEFVARORE 6-6 fo 5 oie cc. oie we Shecs se cor inh wna Metlottectett pawn een OM DEROLOTIRG ois ia: 0 ooo Male hse. k 18 aloes ene y §12 ON MIGROCLT WOME. fo (ow. “a tere lo 5s ld fo Sasso nT AY Alesis Cates 9 eee OB) MARGTIOUI OI 05 o:'0)6 6/0! Blot oe) Oat 6 tis) es Wieal pistes, 8d (sie - . 111, 272 on Malaxis correane.. . oo 65.2 6s 0b ee we oe 6 ee Bel as Sie 455 on mammiferous animals of North America... ........4-. ogee Gone on the manufacture of cloth from the fur of sealskins......... 878 OR Martin's CAnGbr HOWE? 5.6 35) 60s ees ob ay Sig aie ce! Oh ele ater wne bean on Mary latid Wether. oat ade ea wie ele’ db le ee ate acer eae on the mean diameter ofthe earth. .....22e2ceesvevees 44 Oli tO MCHOMONIOE 5.6.6 wh ei ere Ae vt Ae Shavietod ea Mie on a method of finding by addition alone, the sum of the products of any number of Beton.) 6)i.< 6 858 dace oe bo ghee aie eyencerarn ae on the migration of the Hirundorustica. ......66+++e888 a ee on the minoral sol) Of BOstonls: oa 6 ee erat ol bee i ene oe het een Er Oke on the moekiug bird). soc 8 & os ib 018. bie ee Ase eS! o''5 al oo eae: ae on the Moon’s MOLION . . e506 6 4 4 0 eb 0 6 wel awe ws acs a oe parallad os 636.6 «> Wk Le eae eA ee on mortification of the uterus. @ lb el Glee aCe ee on the motions ofabody.....-eseeeeesevne on the motion of the simple pendulum. Te ue ae er cs ee es on muriaticacid gas in asphyxia... 1... 56 ee eee on muscipula,..... me ae ee ae eh ee on the muscular structure of the OV OU 6-500 6 ele ela Ween: gee ae, Oe On Musical NOLATION. «6 6 ee eee ee ewe ee ee ee ee ees 159 on & natural and statistical view of Cincinnati... ... 66.66 e+ 460 on the natural history of the rattlesnake and horned snake,..... 467 on the natural turnpike supposed to have been the ancient southern margin of Lake Ontario. ¢ o acc 6 00 0 8 Wee e one ee toe ate ae on a new astronomica) theory... ....6e0e8 eve evcesesvee 480 on a new drawgate for water wheels... 6... ee ee eee ew ee we | 488 801 Paper on anew bydrantcc odd a ce eta merase owececse OF recelvea a: PrOmMINIits .) 606 di'ealc oa 6 + Wielelelae Wee 04 \< sce 6, SB on a new method of investigating conic sections. ......+-+.+.+.++ 462 CH ABW DIRDE erases e's! Loa ea ke) Rien mle ceetiere se! 2:6 gers: S88 on anew process of bleaching......06-ccceseeevcvesece 4723 ona new theory of the’ world... .cccsccccseceseccese 48 GD BOW BMSDIOGR eas se a's ac wk 0 0) 4 0:0, 0 8 Serene eee wins: 208 on the Newtonian theory. .(.°s s'ss «0 »:0 ps siee@e ec esess' 482 PW NIGRAPR Sora Ng coe ol sein a a at ulnietah a @ ee elarpiel tte amieiel Se on North American insects..... 489 On: North: American treee@ce as ack, 5 ace ole «0 0 wlatgiecetyatefete 208 on the nourishment of the foetus. 6c. ci elecw ences ewes £10 on the occultation of Aldeharati,. sec cee eee cc cicecee: S04 oeeeeeeoeee ee eee eee of the Pleiades. .... Wah lahat pial ech iw al & ola: wee. ura: Kaela) ka as Oe OT OGRE WALEE cai oe os Gale lalacdle oe be wld) gle bie id cn ete @ ea lall, Ook OR CIEOUR Coal ar haere ete we eee ie eta wipe sien seis rye) OP OPLICAI MI UBIONE ioe face cc copetels. ere, ee. 0s. 4,068 ois ave. a aieal, soe ON AN OPEN BOVE sos c sisi ce eve eves te Hh tee we 2: ele ele miata, 5 See on organic vegetable remains discovered in fossils. ... ..+.2..-. 470 on the origin'of meteoric StONGS:..4; eles ee et cic es) 4 on the origin of Engiigh WOrGs) ico) s.ece: 0, c. 0.0.0 0:0. ¢ 00 seis e's ar Oe on paper made from cotton .........46.-. sleet Weel epitetas.) Cee on paper obtained from the Morusrubra ...... 5.2222 ee eee 422 OD PErniGlons-4NSOON ee bose ass aCe 41426 eb. ¢, dhe 3.0 a ole: eane eu) see on the Phalwenatinea...... Seer a el ei a te as a ae me oe eee Oey Oe en Pealied dtaRMI CK Ok aS OE Ca es iete 345 On Phytolaria decanarig 0s) s.0, 505) & beac kielleleils 0b oe bce wp aja? aoe Ona plan of & C169 .5. 6s ajenss oh ace os es aie? as ét4eretehernh: ae on a plan for exciting laudable ambition in schools of Jearning. . ole, 400 On a plan for a NEw BAW. TON tsr alata label alatets's see's bcsieis cise), 428 on planet’s place, how todetermine ........2+2-2-eeccccecee 232 on the planets, theory of the... 6. eee et cw wee ewe ewes y 155 Oma Plawmetariyyy si. 2: ao sc alata wets Gna erate até oLec® gel Cae ae on pilaster. of Paris. dea Manure a b s.4. 0 wre shes. eels cle wa ce eles? ; OB OD DOlSPORG<. s)'e "es se ss ae Latae ae tate Mae A 5 M8 cle ald be acolo g Cee eee on population and longevity in the United States. Sater er ak acid) Siglo tee BOe on Portuguese geography . ..c.c e.c.c.0-0 0 0-0 0 eo «6 ayer aaa tens OR TNS Power of DUMIMUGIE, <4. cd ae Oo ale aa ee! wie le cacele ele ere on the precession ofequinoxes. . 2. see Cece ree aco cee not warthy ofa premium: ..0.'6 ws. 5,0; 0. 0, 0-8 in ws = 0 ce 0 © bares on the properties of Ginseng .. 2 i fac ccs ecies tee ee eee es on prevention of peach trees from decay... .....cseceeeres OFF PrOVING CANNON 6; 6.5 654.060.9520. 0.0.08 le «els be ave wis els OE POCSIG MIG koe io. 14: wc be Lens arunljes ipo halle tele eswe 6 + le on agicksiiverat Daver. IN. Eine. Saks om oe Beselele 40ntee as ele on:the'saltnetre Mammoth Cave. ss ocho sceleisiwic eta ee sees on the sandstone, &c., formations of the Mississippi EOS cal s/o, on the seacoast of North Amerjca...... Aap are i ae on North Carolina coast returned... . 2.62. c cee eect e ees On'ship’s: PUMP <6, oop 6s a, cove. 08, wre. ae SLAP aL eteg a aliet m6 .e.sre on ship’s sails, the management of. ... . 2.c.c.c.e cee cece cece on ships sheathed with leather... ..cccesccsccrcsceccvees SSSSSESESHSSSERESELE on ship’s way, how to measure .. on we be et wee se we LMT, OW BMOOGIIe BUOTE 516. casi verses, Kis sebecaucewcanesa e's soa a) bie. 0 6s se on sign language ..... creates geen eae ali Eg ful at aoe ce G0) 'e OF) SEL. WORE as ate a ea a oh eee A Abdi wt ee» © 66 © 9 OO, Ok, O10 on a simple instrument toset up sun dials ..........2.22+e+6.. 474 PROC, AMER. PHILOS. 80C. I. li. PRINTED DECEMBER 2, 1884. 802 Paper on a snake ina horse’s eye. .......4. on solar eclipse of June, 1805. ........ on Spanish and English analogies ..... on Sphea coerulea. ....eeeceenvecee on sphenoidal sinuses. .........4-. on the soilof Kentucky ......ce.ceee on spotted negroes... ssc eects cee on spring blocK'... 5. 2s ee ee erteses On square Toot. 2.6. we we ee a eee on steam, production of ...-....2ee. on steam engines. ....sceccecssse on a steam engine withouta boiler. .... on steering apparatus for air balloons ... on stones found near Washington on stopper for sewer openings. . . on stove rooms and greenhouses . on street lamps...... ce ees . on the submersion of swallows....... on a substitute for canal locks........ on sugar refining. ...cce..ceceses ON BUM. SHOU = 6 fos ic fo tk ie lee ee 4.50 hava, ® on the temperaments .....-ce.eess . eee ew eee eo 6) 0 feta he ee . eee ere ere eee eee eee eevee eee ee ee eee ee: es oe Sow wre pa 0 ee ete eee see. "ee . “eee er eeeee ee. se ee @ . eee se ee © @ 0) 0 Bee) ws) 6. 6t's "ef ee © oe fe se @ eoeeee eve eee 7 eee fe 8 © se Br ete rE 46 ve “eee ee ee 6 Sey = “ee @ @ - @ 56 -v\.0 "eo tome O16 '@, | 6) ETO “ew 16. 079 56 on the temperature of water in a steam engine boiler. ... on the Territory of Arkansas . On tetanus. .. 2... eee eee cer eces on the tides (theory of). ........ee-.8 on tides returned toauthor.,....... on timekeepers. ...csccreecrsce on tornadoes, hurricanes and waterspouts on the trap-rocks of the Connewago hills . OD the CUrKOy. ..0 032s 00's scree 0's 8's on turning mill wheels withouta fall... on universal language .,.ccecsessesvesssesene unwholesomeness of marshes. ..,.... ON AN UIN BtOVEe. .. wcscecvseve on uterine and marsupial gestation . On VALignerig ss 6's 0 06.6. \b. tee tb 0 on vanishing fractions........-. on the variation of the compass ...... on vegetable muscipula........-6-. ON VOSStATION: ''. 00 se 00 to eb eee ee on ventilation... .ccecvsscesrreese on ventilators and lamp oil. ........ on ventilation ofships.....6..s+se+4.-. on the vermilion color of the blood. .... on a Virginia poisonous plant, .. . ces, coves vecsevevvgte on @ volcano, extinct, in North Carolina. ... 6.6.6.6. eee eee OD VOFAGCS, « 0 0s 0 6 08) 005) bso Bip eo OW CNGLe a°6)0e lero rts ln lone aw OB WAFMING FOOMS . <6 ccc 6.0.4 0b 0 8 big 0 0 0b bi ple eewlene On water in plants «occ ccs epee [80s 0,0, 0 8.6 bi wate we ele pee ona watercement......s. “or ee } Pi me er Wl al Yak ee ee We ee on the Western countries. . oss» +» 6 066 a0 6 0 6 ep © ees on Weatern fortificutions.... a tele a bp we leteiy ee pheustte OM We see MOUNEAING, . vc 6 <6 % 10 <6 0 10 ib lv.te bu iu-te.0, 1p ye be ae bIteke Te) PORBFOOG LOGULEOP 5.5 a) o.oo a) 0 h0/-bses elev et obi erode tueveleest on Wildenow’s Burtonla. .....66+06% on the winds of Antioosta....,.,66, o/@ + 408, 404 ©.6.9 © 68; 0 €26,.0> 6450 ec ie V2 8 OP 8 Scere 828 98 803 PAGE, Papel on Wooden Utidgee sho wae ee hs eh bie wees ce eee es. on wool-bearing animals. .. 1... es eee eee cece cece eo «200, 232 on yellow fever. . 6.0 eee ese vole woe oo « o 225, 889, BOL, 304, 443, 483 Papers in Rittenhouse’s possession delivered up. ......-e+eeee00- 128 PANTUNE Presented se a FG see he ao aco tle ae a ee ee ee eee oe: 19 Parallax Of CRG MOGs 2) oO gies Searee ai ewe sce el ater phalaie te s.6 0.04 0 0 POPE: MANGO MERU Ole rk oes. acta teCdteleJs 6 a avalhle Roane sce ee ee 6 | SAE Parker paid for a new eight-day clock. .:.°..s sis’s-sw se cc eee eee «680 agrees to keep the clock in front of the Society’s Hall in order gratis .458, 459 Parrish, David, deposits a collection of coins on certain conditions .... 464 Parshins preserved OF Arye lees es ec 2 te le See ene eu Partial paralysis'of thorax. <)¢: 0). s*47e ess 0 se e003 0s SO A A Eg Partridgs; Capt. A.; Paper OHiai swe ee e's wb e ate boleh a a tele wlece al See Perris wit Cro NORTE edi dcl atatelae cle ce eee ath oO Cece ee aD aoe Parts Of (he Ball to ho rented wc tcianeetete se tctesinte o's bao es % » eck e. aee Paschall to surrender up Society’s papers. ....-eccccesececseceve 77 delivers up decohd Vol. mimwutes:. oc 0 sc 0 08 0 «b+ 00s 6 eee 78 Passage of horrings, 1OCteOr OU. ois is ie eielete ace tee ee 6 als pe eee | ae PRASINGLS GORGIIOR TOIT: oF) pia ares aka e ele eh ela'eta alee g a: e bras eas aie Patent right presented totheSociety ......0..ecccccvrceecceace SLL trunk dock..." eiecess ee int ates Shee! 08a dele ale hele e er aae. Oe Path of solar shadow on horisontal plane. «3 6. 0's'cdcdeu ces 68 MPASTIOe OF 1G oa) a daa Bohne eve eterna es ateve de ¢.s'e- 6 sa a ob teletk. One Patriotic Society of Milan........ Diatarerl iat ee vets a soe a tal ae ee ae Patron of the Society, Governortobe..... Sere ete aha’ e eels es ogee De DODO D MS iat Wine dia late tas etetetsare eee ae ete e's oS ha aa eee . 7 CONDE iat ac:ahc dd) ahaha deta eter el Wiea Bub eae 6 kee Se 8 oh) 24 present at meeting. ....... dike Geet elahat ec eleleleta Sek: x" ata 75 notifies Gerard of his election, 110%. Se ee swe ee we et ete nee 1B Patrullo cures snake bites. ...... ees eee Patterson, Mr., paper by... 's 0 2 0 e% 2s © és WOLTOWS CIOWEK.. ¢s.05 6.6 x cnahe de tate Melaree Me WROBOROO Sos haat a 0) 6-acie be elte te taeteits e describes a cxse of spontaneous combustion... PMUser non, H.; GOAN OF 6) ile ke ee te etete se walla 4 6 4 ecane s 6s @ ee eae. See PRROUEE OE i oa ot C8 ee aad Sh ehalatela tala whale Koa ele ae aCe. 6. er tele, aren Oe TOF Ol es iat chet stevutetetehetan eras eb erate eo ees Sao ee Patterson, R. M., elected annual orator . hae nity a ete te te kek Avene Baste s lee CR eat See thas ate eee eee a's ai Naira etree Oe Patterson, Dr., on the explosion of powder by electricity. ......... 56l removes from Philadelphia . Shelarel ec atete at etk Te wits koe ete arate eee DADOT DY Sete tate a ele Sa ha es Affe. Selthita) eaatete al erates 877, 379, 686 Paupard’s billto be paid. ...... oe aaa erga ee cath ase aes Payment of subscriptions to the survey to be asked for Ae gat ty Ey 63 Pavement widened. ..........2. Sie ae Me a eRe Ba eerte a Bie : OM Payments to bemade by members...) o's cs . iaielaes 6 se 6 25 Peach tree, essays om se eevee ev eee «B01 Bi, 20%, 278, 81, 28, 08, 812 all to be produced...... gee. ‘a ee tay eaty eaten ete aed ° ee ae tobe arabe he iain os tt Bes 276 Tey DO POUGIGOTOG 605 Sk sale tac Cheer atar arava hele ee ee a‘e ce o's SUT preservationof..... or aa ist alty a wOeteele is telece ste « « « 229, 233, 272 POLIS os ot aha Sea eh wa ale) eae a wae ae mete ie las ee oN ee 8,0 65 "WiILRGTAW Ts ace xine eile cei ete tele wnetetetalat se 6 «ws 0 08 0 264 Peach trees grown from cuttings. ... csc cet ew cee te ee es c* 440 mreggedhash' ob aidan Si ge 4 io\. 3 \p Sy gle a a 557 PRRCOCK TOMO are ha tal ie Nae te taney Setteta ia tatintats la Tee BPe Malas eae mca * wee Peale, Chas., presents a copy of Martin’ ~ portralé ofFranklin......'.. * 1% 804 Peale to draw tooth found at Tioga... . 2.2.2... Peale, C, W., letter of... 2 ec ke 6 8 bt winceles . ordered to paint Franklin... ..... ees 5 ade ei wien ce ee wi Slagete vate ie Wee Rittenhouse. ...... alo pticaii os 65:0 wine te alee ate nel ta eee ee confers with the Society about his museum. .... desires torent for hismuseum .......... eee ee o 221, 222 debse Péoom mM Gnded << \s.i6 Ge: east pestaein ooo ie eee wets eee eae Bmeorited.. so a. siig''b a keine Wabi ocd ie RIAD hla A. Gu see ee ee napibalonperp a ie sie Sede Hos Sap aM eth 225 permitted to exhibit bust of Rittenhouse...........208.... 282 presents his son to the Society, which names him Franklin. re ee ie added to Catalogue Committee... ....-cc cc esscccvces 242 makes a catalogue of Society’s books... ..eeee-eeee eee eee 240 CO ALFANO DONES..> on a je tenet ard leh ele few te We Ledb-a MSMR one Wee 253 edadly On WOOd DYIGZOR i." 5.5 so 4 5 w ab Bane ein te Lahdae/ aS ok NRO invites the Society toalecture.. ., 2c eee ee ee ee te eee ee (OSM Makes caste OL MAMIMOED Foo 5:/<. | 5,0 Sa Gate a Lee Aber Gh vel to eat Sn ae DGEFOWS FOOD 56S ions ose cise he hs sel ie DS as arts ER kee Bee Pens Sliven bond therelore ce fee, ase e's Sas etek he Ae Rabe eat oe eee 814 paper by, on warming rooms to be published. .,........... 812 desires to Bulla: Partitions. i505 352556 See alte Bele le er ee eae BELOON LO a0 0-8 io aw ive, 6 odes edb aetie doable he ieee Senet tie eet eae a account ofa trip'to Now Yorke o!.0.6 76 Ss letb Veils cove eo cae. see alee) Sr requests copies of the Megalonix bones, ....eeee++ eee eee - Sal, 822 on: the American antelope . oi.) oo ve ois wie g Fei ele 64 0) bee Le wie bheemear withdraws the paper. ...:. 20... ce ee anja: ce: cake’ iw elas be cole a al anne ee receives skeleton of Asiatic elephant, ey. es Was be ans Sue FORMS TO 5 soo ans} 0a ei ie lsin6 te O2b iw cee ie Gecie Le ye. oo pecan iade thd ee ate eaa ae BONO WO Sa 0) 5a ose sw in ata ee eae es) cave, eT ARO Loh Mal ce BE NONE kate OD KORO Sin 51a bis Len sig Re Bam TS Ms Sp Ue ips BL gm PRA OUIR Yi rh ie TORT OVATE OW g's as chile ee bees ee wR om SPPNES TOF FOODAG: ce so oe 5 74:0 te eos Nee wee ue eg elated > RO OU GOOUn OF 5 inka ne ao) b ale 6 yee te 40 ho We be ate vase ib, ak cea al ee ©. W.and R. receive premium for best method of warming rooms 282 Peale’s museum in the State House... ccc nc cee te et ee oe ale Tigst NOUCS:OF: 6 a0 )\0' wb v6 4 Wi(e 08:0 .8, bce (aloi\s ed .0 1,0 Ge Sanel oleh eee to be left in the Socilety’s Hall... 2 cece ccs ccesevesves : SB SrOas STOW OF 5: ois ace: 0.0 co ay Seeb chip et nh wie wlih tele! eice tks eleva aay neenaenD removed to the State House and the surrender of his lease GOsIPOd oo 0 bo 9 10 ons, 8ib 40S. a0 we Letly.cib ele bi esl 6) mk pee ea aT Peale, F., constructs a powerful magnet... . 6. eee eee eee ween ee 545 Peale and Vaughan to act as ushers at the Rittenhouse eulogium.,.... 244 Pearson &-00i' 0 DULL. oie: 6.60. dolie ce 8 iyo 0a vow) Oc018. 18 brlecds ie anys ORs ON Te Peas, to preserve from DUS ....c coe weet eo yh Ob we wee wwe wes 82 Pesary bones found in Kentucky caves .-. sos cscs ccc cabo sis 8QQQ0L Peck, Jacob, on the quadrature of the circle. . o'r0t A OBR Pedder, Jas.,on the origin of coals... 1... see ere eer ree veess 652 Pekenino presents ongraving®..,-«sccsscespervvessvvvsces 610 Pelham, E., deposits a map of Boston ........5-. ° “ eee CB Pemberton's meteorological observations,,...... 78, 192, 264, 267, 274, 276, 278 Pommadeof paliadium, 26 . . én so e:k.0.& bulb oe bo Wee Penalty for not returning or losing books....... Me Roe he ee Pendulum, motion ofthe... 6... 6 6 6 ws > 76’, 2 ove 488 Penington.;B, Geet Of, « o v0 6c bob 6 0 oe eke biel ble ecb) sete ek eee ee Penn, Governor, receives addresg. «~, .. ness yp yee neeereeeseves 67 CAD oho 6.0: 0.010 0 bc 0.0 ote 0 9 8 O18. & 08 8b bie wp eee eee © bY Prosont At Meoting... sss eer ere errr eevevesesene 76 805 POLITAGKIONE. c) ae aw ackre, ares aC Re a ta at ah wlan O tatiase Ee eE ee ae SOO Petrolenm from Oll cFeek ook cs oc cc as sine 0 eee Petromyzon..... ee WY OM ON tal TR en De ee eee Peyrouse Paber bes. lec hee Phenomena. at Baton Rouge. ....cccvesvececss Of Light) TOMSPKS.ON ols s. ccs ae aw 06a 4s O58 Fhiladeiphes Oerdlé dogo e ssi seu siete ea elacalee Philadelphia, mortality of...... & oh Ot arate ene ce transit of Venus to be observed ‘at a Ree ah Re at : PAGE. Penn’s charter presented to the Society... ...ce-+s2eeeteeeee 482 Penn, Granville, letter from, .. 66. eee st eee eee e ere rte 698 Fonnsylvania; climate Of, 6.66. ec th em ah ewe ee eee 212, 684 Ayret government {ysis a lew soa ole sie ae Ree ecele ete 06 «|. I geolagical survey Ol. ee eas ees eS eta aegis ee me's. < OOO inland ‘navigetion: G05. bee leie! a aly a cace chetaleleralay a em ©, 0.0.8 65 Howell's map of. ..... Slate tas alia ska op be ee ee productions requested for the King’s cabinet. ......+-+++65 94 raw'stik.to'be sent tolonle- XVI. bo. ers ae a) os le we elas ooo see &.- 212 OAL Y TIBLOLT OF tore: Saak cath ai asa ow cee ele ecmisises ale eke a: cee Agricultural Society applies fora room........+.++.+++ 4. - 536, 538 desires reduction ofrent..... Sahat 6 Soel a aN BT AR SHON eR ae Academy Fine Arts presents portrait of De Serra. ay Stalk ate eater Cae invites Society to address. . 1... 2.2 sec e eee ae a ge | Periodicals eubserleed to: s 5..%s se. sock ce web Ale 0 Bl e.6 0 eles wee - 509 Perkins, Dr., of Boston, paper bY... .cc ccc cee rece steer teres 84 Perkins’ motallicrods,paper'On 23). c ccs ce ec teens tenes SO Perkins, Jacob, on the compressibility of water ......-2+4-++++e0- 487 letter from... 4.0: sles Ptenacratatey Sos hk Wha. 65 ae eae be Oa ei eee experiments with the pyrometerand bathometer......++4.+. 490 Perkinson’s proposal to be printed in the nmewspapers........+.2.-. 242 FOPmiGmen Miimerale sss 5) 5 cs lo eee a ela Sie oe Se. eL es er aerate. Sh eua eee POT Bie indie oneal inplte SHARP TIS EA 4 o- O8 Dal ee ae UR i NEE NC hL e Permanent colors, FONORPOUES ON... o, Siaial ere Scorn ss ¢ olen Ski ale. $- ala ee Permission given the Linnean Society to meet ih the A. PF. 8. Hall. ... 464 Perrier M., paper by ..... etace Senate mw ea ere ee Ogee ee. . . 407, 408 Persons chosen by the merchants to join in the Delaware and Chesapeake canal survey .......« Coe ate a Woat Sb ae 4.6 be. ole aes © Pa 37 Si veidnmnon sommditees 4543 EAE GA ce eae koe eae 54 Peru, barometrical and meteorological observations in...... eae Sa Peruvian bark in yellow (6vér~<. 6 é.....< 4.5 2,6 6 04.5.0 6.0 00,6 ce eae, Cee WiPaY HrEROR GOO C!s otek eon ARTO RRL hal eke, be oe ee) & poh ae BEPRMUGIRC a. sale lee pete ler eae A SEE TA CRs oh RM: wa) oer, ape ae a) WON DABS OO) setae Ss A ane sae lel eteb alate elnieu ty ease ete: what aera es. ae silver objects deposited. .... cee ssc cece cece mr rer eT ah POvere sr. DOS DRI asso ahora we. a ea let ee Ore al ed yy a eek ee ive kal 84 FOtOTE Bay LOUGOT ETON 5 oo a ath. sce. 6860 Leelee an als ee eS ACs - « - 408, 409 Petition for a public flature.: <6... 6. bie th 0's ecepeeces 224, «8 49 tO COrigroes BHOUL Ee CBNAOE B05 067. Sea's Sei ee 0 spe. e wales ee to the Legislaturefor funds... ......2e..-. pio 5 at aaa es auetee ane to Assembly for lot of ground in State House Square. #6. a¥ eca)n Mag aay 104 WO CHE GOVERNORS, 6; oe es sh020 Oe baa el eck eee at o).8, #1. lane 97 of the Society respecting silk culture........eeee+eee+e 112 tO Groot GN ODEOFVAtOr ys 6 oy oe es ele eee: oi de oer a bo 6 wwe 96 393 173 474 378 308 65 146 674 15 37 Philadelphia Library Company loans telescope ..... refuses tolease room totheSociety......e+2-.-e.ee-. GOTBPOR GG. WERT uw) 'i a. ol pra cik alah bow a 9 6 0 io 0: wie, Oy Oe PROHOSAIEITONE + celal ace sa souls Meseeon ab e958 08) 6. 6.056 6b, by. doe - 4164 806 Philadelphia Library Company refuses to occupy saened OITA sie iticth ond eee UME 6) 6 bio 0 2 0 exes Ota enema ee Philosophical apparatus to be arranged... . Societies, list of, reported . . Philo-Franklin, letter from...... Phonology, English . SIOE IDY, «0; u- 05:66 ar wie aah maeecet aoe Te Phosphate of lime from Mercia presented. . Phosphorus, effects of, on the human system ; ee Phlogiston, paper by Priestleyon ..... Phrenological Society requests a room in the a Physick, P.S., death of . aitSi obs ane a een te Pickering, C. W., Dr., paper by git Lue - Borrows DOOKG.s \o <<. a6 aie Se eceeu es resigns. ... 2,2) 62.0 & 6 -@ Ss 6 @ Pictet, of Geneva, proposes exchanges . Picture, authentic, of Copernicus presented. . writing, Indian..... Pigments from Northumberland county.. . Piilare OF Herenlena aii: ais: 8 aoe ale Pinckney, C. C., letterfrom...... 10 Fecelve seeds... tek sic te Pine trees injured by worms ..... Pipe, flesh-colored Indian, presented. Piquea, observations from....... Piston, improvementin........ Pit Coal Presented »<.6s,'sJ0.;0. 015.01 9 6's by.6 0, eu8 Plan for encouraging the manufacture of paper. . for a catalogue proposed. +... ees eee for incorporating the Society to be prepared . for calculating surd decimal fractions. .... of a canal between Chester river and Duck creek. . for collecting information as to North American antiquities to be SODAS so. 56. pin. pd. clive 0 tase ele Ler eine ch) ete a FRDOFIAG 6 \0-6:(62050e ace of Society’s building....... CHAD SOG oe. vee "s-i0. Oise sees for a universal written language ofasnow plough ......66. Of O C1EF «(0 6-0 0; vues 0.0.0.0 \0i0.0 of Washington city........ of Mussel shoals, Tenn. ..... for meteorological observations. of the city of Germany, Pa.... Ole SOW THI. s 6.6. 6:6 oo 0 o58 Pinnetarium, ..« «sss eeene os Planets, eccentric anomaly of.. . true place of......cee2e8 Planting of a botanical garden. . Plants, catalogue offoreign.... of the Cape of Good Hope . . *f ef ** ** ** $00 Sens to Moliahd .. cic. c\e s7o.0.90810cble ie ees 6%. 8 we oe eehiele: oe, OS kent ei tay) wrrene LA ae ee 63 Deas Tor au apna hibuek ls. bcek aan Wa ra ec aie le tinntieath ta: bak SIAN fs Shes 6h: ks a owe, arta: Uae arin tatTactebie ete et Peri eNe Peer egy ee ae, - 624 rerte.s . 124, 278, m5, 277, 287 BS. ena, is refused . Pave} ai sb @ @ ¢'@ 8 ® 821 seecce se 6 SiG 42/4 re 13 eee e. 7 «wis ss 3& bor he a Bea Stile aden al oeie eos O78, . . ee 604 Se Gilet NG se ew + © 685, 687 Pond, P., meteorological observations and discoveries in the Northwest- ern country by . Podophyllum diphyllum ... Population in America... tables of, importanceof..... POTCRMING: DEM | ciieace 6.5 lat ss ss aye 0 6 Portrait of Correa de Serra presented. of Duponceau presented. .... of Franklin presented. ..... by Peale ordered . “ses eee @ @ of Heckewelder presented. ........ of Jefferson presented .. . of Lord Napier presented. of Dr. Priestley presented .... of Rittenhouse to be painted by Peale . of Washingtee iie'6. os ee 8 of Alexander Wilson presented. "ee eee eee eee wie (ee eh 6 we es SS - oer ee ce wee @ of Wistar to be procured. .....2-.-ee--. of Dr. C. Wistar presented. .....ecec Portraits of Franklin and Jefferson loaned. . of the Presidents of the Society to be obtained . rr ga Portsmouth, N. H., talc foundat ........ Portuguese geography. ... language and monetary system .........-cccccces2ece 6M, Postage ta WO PAM. 8k eae a tare aad ie 6 be a j - we 00 (8 Tees ae ee 6, a, Oa Ose! a 6 183 ", « « 169, 189, 198 - - 385, 387, 388, 393 ee ‘e's “a ge ewcrescceecvvecve 6B coevesiece cece e ce 64 cpeeececcvecsevecse 186 Ceevdeowenenesvce 1% ef el bid te. wie eh ele eee te - 527 a 6 webeaeleisiele eee 602 . a a eS ee a aa 199 ee ee we os © » 289, 337, 888 ca a ee | Gera we srs 6 <0 ee e's 481 oie Oh ale. 6) 60. S's oe 612 ee eens ove 668 oa O.8 @ a 6 6 “-. 808 Postponement, two, of a candidate for membership equivalent to a with- drawal... oOfannual oration. . . 2. 26. ee as 5) mei een Potatoes, &c., prevent incrustation in boilers... .. Potocki’s(MS) travelsin Russia.......... Potter’s Field to be turned into a botanical garden. Pottery made in Lancaster county. ....... Pottsville, meteor seen at... 2... eee ee ee Pougens, Chas., death Of . 41. se 0 ss o\c0 «6 0 obituary: Of. se in otal A ee ee eo eialee Poulson, Z., account of, tobepaid.......4- Powdered sago ..... saciid: OL OTORRGE awictatars rela ae eee esta ave: le ace TOR EHS: BAVA oases che ook Secor ute 6 are WOTOYCOD: Oliateletarvate sree retets eyech/e) @nais for the election of members. ......2...e.6-. Ge ate eiatede were - 8 se ee es « « 360, 361, 862, 364 Rumford to receive Transactions sentto........ J@CCOP THOMA elie) es 68-00) 0 0) Bias ¢28s ao ase me Rumford fireplace to be opened in the Society’s room Ramsey, Jas., letter of. 5 a eae 48 es ae elle a) 0 a1 sends descriptions of inventions by himself. Rumsey’s steamboat. .....2c2ecs seer inventions ingenious ......2.-....s-. principle appears just ...... improvements on Barker’s mill Fasconi’s TOQUCGH. eels o) sah ie Rush, Dr., delivers annual oration: . delivers eulogy on Rittenhouse. YE Ae AY Tene eulogy to be published. ....2.-ee6 216 's,S"'s (O° SO, @ O42 ¢@ 527 shelesslaen see ce 6B sje sib alee ssp e006 809, S Cop iraty a eee 862 Seiwa 4 0s) see 383 oe ee ecco se 100 ariete- ws @ «oe ee «> 100 Distal aes 6s ess SOD a OA TO a ae ae 160 aepieleiaie sis.e < oe S00 eee Sie eis 5s 207 ee 2 bitaXateriars 501 ee ee ee 85, 87, 135, 141 Rise als) oe» 240, 243, 245 816 Sab GaaebhS 64). 6. Sa es ed ea ea Ae PAGE. 267 papers by... .......-« 59, 71, 80, 85, 186, 141, 189, 194, 195, 260, 261, 268 paper by, on stramonium..........-. wuleufen eis teeta te eieiks paner by, on effects of cold 65 sis ceo, Wo bs ws ee ere el ste tela e enquiry by, into sleep and dreams.......2..2.-. observations on mineral waters .......0.e-.--. paper by, on laudanum......... Bate ike wate Ye dissertation on bilious fevers in Pennsylvania. ... paper by, on teLanite sis... 626. Laveselin eel ere love 6 10 We paper by, on Martin’s cancer powder. .....,. ON COMMON SONSE oes 44 10-< & Hie ESO aa dissertation by, on old age. oA. Jis-2 0 oce-0 e100 on the sugar-maple tree. 6.......... 008s memoir on the negro’s color to be printed. Foren te Ort Russian foundling asylums... ... eel ee eee goat’s wool shawl presented... ..... . ee ewe ee THUDAED, 55's) wih 2016s) 5 eos pieier seis se seceded spies Shaves Ruston’s letteron smoky chimneys....... ee A Frutland 6a He SO ois -s:resien neice. et); co's ee, eile We eho Rzewusky, Count, presents Les ‘Mines d@’Orient. eel! Glee . Sago tree GGOGs.O8 604s oe é d v\6 10%. 8,0 6) oes ace se eee DOW AGPOG 555354 ix Dd eles eee Stern tes o, hie OAde Rohe cores Sails ofa windmill, the bestangle for. ...+6...-.+see-6 8t.. George, DAPEF DI. so: 5 1c « © 0 0 2 8 6 6 00 e 9. wlepere St. Mery presents the Courier dela France....... GOnatiOns (HOW sibs) is eke 9'30 1s 88 ede Salary ofjanitor... . wc cescscvstsavvnes OF TADEBPION Fait ise 8 fee oe to hte ees ecu taiais Salazar, M., present MS. vocabulary ...... DOSLOP [POM oie 0k os ee bie bc aero. eye ip Je ee brie ea lake Sale of Arch street lot proposed... ...cceecceserer OPUGEOO she aie aue ale hain eh apeeld, o.'6 19 18 aide wave hanes consummated....:-cevcsensec0ce of Observatory Ordered. « o 6.0 6.5.0 6) 6 0.8 0.0 eens of Transactions to be advertised ........eee6-6 Saltpetre from Kentucky ....cccrssccvvsevece COVE. bos: ve lw etbie eels. 0 Mel eAe le blete ee ele eee Sample of West India sheep’s wool .... Ore Ce Sand, &c., from the eruption at St. Vincent's, W. Leiibie wee Sand hills of Cape Henry, memoiron........ee8-s Sand\iford's, Dr., account of the Barbadoes epidemic. hele letter fFOi. . cence svat scvevevesevnecen Sanscrit grammar presented ,....62e+6 eee 208s Sandstone formation of the Mississippl valley ...... Sansom presents medals of Washington... .++.«+ee-. oid ig te> 8 Dast of Pranklin .:« 1s b10.0 vin) :6146-e es ee leibvie (eo \00) wieudktece ee Sargent, Col. Winthrop, letter from... eee eee eee eevee eees Sarracenia, a new genus of. . é jcpt ae . . Ke Me DE ide) ey Sk, Ger we ee Tey Ee . ve @:- 0: 4 ** v.09 . Saunders, 8. H. Jr., invents a rule to determine how many 1000 ems ina page ofany sizedtype..... secerssevrvscevserves POPE DY... ec eee rn scenes rverneeeeeereveseees returnedtoatthor. ..ceccevvseveseveveevenrcvreur Sawduat, &c., prevents incrustations in steam bollers,.. . Sawmill, plan ofa... .cerssevcctesossenveoes pena | 71 op. ee Ya iO Lari .. 136 Seeger | Ramee f cae.) ee 194 . 195 che ae . 604 .. 230 eer spe oe. Per ET wh Te 2 8% eae . 412, 413 ~. 209 ee 236 . 228 a ee 353 .. 580 Re 143, 151 165, 167 oo ae *-* 108 sacl Oa a os ee a.2 233 . «486 a, aie ee 73 oes 895 ee 504 .. 890 . 829, 831 . 174, 287 . 60l are 421 ee ee 603 .. 620 423 Bay, T.,paper by... sscscerereveresessees 474, ‘480, 491, 627, 628, 687 817 PAGE. Say, T., to join U. S. Northwest Exploring Expedition. ......e+eee4 483 HBGCE OPS oa seta eras ieiial oc Be Se ED rp alts 5 «ALA ON : 660 Ord bo piepate Gulden dos sc d co 2 MOE eee e 660 Scale bebms, letter On"... 0's b's 6.0 e260 8,08 ateEen tiara te -et b dite Laila lolita for increasing the.cabinet. ...°%974 2). ses es clase PGUAVOLEY: LOLGOY CTE <6 ik Ss sw eth) OCw 059 ohio abe: wh gs DgN UALR tase Utne ade School house rented . eta vanet ever ‘arerer wy Paria et yer Schuckmann, Baron, Matias DCG t Utka cat eee BOL e oe ABABPOIOOINS oc tarte. co ie a Sin dan tate ao le Meni ned, ale 264, 290, 294, 834 papers by. . dicate Mince Tab tae ale Wh tan tains 282, 275, 297, 298, 304, 306, 322, 898 ORG oy Ste ce PWG Ay ert ant} Come eee ee 0 eee OR OBE DODGE DY is. 56 fe 0 6 0:07 00 (6 i000 060 050 w hb cetera Ts! ee Aet ele aoe hee ee Shark’s teeth loaned to Dr. Barton. ssc te pe merece tee ne bee) 880 OD Eee eee a I eee Set ee ee ee eae a et ar ee he Yee er eh ee 80 Shatlus’ Dill 10. De PAG 5s. vo 5. Se es ene 9.0 6:6 02h 16 id why ecbcbra even Teena Shattuck’s paper on the White TT ooo ee 6 0 8 oo 8 0 0 BON, 402, 408 returned to the author. . 66 oc ve wine Co ew bh ee ey ee 6 6 6 ee aO8 8 Shaw, H.G., letter from... essere ve neesver Shawl from Russian goats’ wool presented ........ Shells. . wc ccciewevscevesrveesesserese scene ee ee 6 OOS, 704 collection of, presented, .....6..50er 00s . FON AVA. 2° 0 6 06 8 010.080 6 eis 8 0 we 6.60 8 ene MIN tele. wr Oe ftom the Holstein river’ :)s oe: 5 eke blehe ele auw te bee Bla lete ede eay from Pennsylvania aud New Jersey mountains. ....csa0i., 384 from the Bante@.. sss er cvcseevvvecsvsrees duplicate, to be exchanged .......e6665 TOW: 0 c.60 0 0 6 00.0.0 ve 6H 61a 6b pb eas Ship Ganges. .. ccc cerevevevecys Halcyon. «sc cecccvee ses ee CN ae ae ee ea ve BUPerior., we ceernesvvevverve - - . . . . i 3 = — 819 BB Ul yee ee bes ee een PAGE, Shippen, E., letter of, in reference to the stamp act......++eeee0e8-8 - 229, 232 Ship-pumps, prize essays on, presented. . MOMS OLN SS ca akee caer ee so improvementin. ... 6 6. © 6, 0) 6,6)O08 O205 8, & (e."9 ©, € 2 DO O:.0),0) € O68 Oye ere afd) 2 0.6 &@ 6° &) 6 'e%e 050) 6 828 BOR HOG O ave Ship-sails, to manage by machinery .......-. 360 690 . 438, 475 essay On tO TECeLVe'S PrIZe.: o)...< sce. 0 ein e010 08 bib sein © 6.89 SHIpe VentIAtlon Of seo. oi eley ete. ewreuies™ Shipwrecked mariners, Fothergill on . Bhooting Staves) so ale lesacdne 4 nae Short, W., presents American medals. deposits his books .........,. presents bust of Condorcet. .... of Jefferson . Short, Dr. C. W., donations from ......... presents plants of Kentucky . -* . . . . . describes ancient fortifications near Lexington, Ky...... Siberian barley. ...... ese eae aiece Sibley, Dr. John, letter from........ Siege of Yorktown, plan of....... eee Signature of members to be obtained in a book. ... Sign language. ........ REI IDONICOW at Gee a «66.6 com ao eee culture, address to Assembly respecting .. . in Pennsylvania. s- 2.32. }6 0) 6° 8 /¢ recommended to the United States. .....++e+s+e-e+e-. letter of Franklin respecting . . SNOOP UG se Bile OA G8, Fe o @- a) 0) 6. B.S SRR Or Oe 20, © O_O) OO, 6.04/90: 8 . . . * . . . . = . . . ° Esfseeaeae ( worm, the whole process ofthe. ...cecrceccvcrecvccseseeeve eggs of, to be distributed... . worms, report on, by Dr. Mease. . . dyed with American red-root . 2056-6 60) 2) Be C8 “eee eevee e eee ee eee eee © + 0 o Sal, rel 833, 585, 536, 587, 540 SEEees! Pe aia. Oe ee ’ 559 47 98 49 602 143 manufactory, to be encouraged ....-.-eeeeceee ee eee © 2 20,49, lil machines...... ae PPUTTIMT AMMO. avara co 0) ec. a0: '8 a she aiatas vale! ape hl ee eis hace ae un sent to Louis XVI.... reel, modelofanew.... oe #8 Sa Re we) BO) ab 6) 6a © 115 112 112 . 97, 172 Society’s assets to be obtained ...2cccccvceses Te ice ei We 117 from Maryland. Silver vases from Peru deposited. ......... Siren lacertina from Carolina . Silver ores from Mexico........ eeeeeeaeneneee Simitiere’s collection to be examined ...... Bimphowey 6). sk alee ima MR CRA 6A era oo a cal eus:0 6 Silliman, analyzes meteoric stones ....-eseeeeseceees Cle) 470 88 © 6206 B50 me 816) Be 0.0 a0) @- 8 202 Sinopian earth... cc ce eer n cer crevrnceses BIT COMMIPLOSS CORTON A ers: 6 aie 0 ee 4 aces ee Skeleton of an elephant presented by the Asiatic Society . Sketch of the Society to be prepared . Sketches of seal produced ......2ec0e-.-:s Skimmi, seeds and flowers of .......6. RV OIY ova; Sate ee che Rel ace. siete, 'alatoc ane Sleep and dreams, enquiry into, by Dr. Rush. . Slow rate of transatlantic communication... . Small, Abraham, proposes to print Transactions. . . offers to sell the Society Vol. I and II Transactions offer accepted. . , eee ee ee ee we 62.9, 10 E- O10) Be Oe 10 WO 4 wae elephant 880, 410 ¢Se-3ai'D 81 ll 41 57 71 Smith, Dr. A.G., paperby.... Smith, Dr. A., performs lithotrity .........0c. Smith, Charles, death of. 820. Smith, D. B., to prepare an obituary notice of Jos. Roberts, Jr... obituary notice of R. Haines ...... Smith, Jona., paper by, on a water cement. . Smith, Jos., deposited his engravings ..... receives them back. Smith, J. R., thanked... Smith, R., thanks to. . thanked. prize awardedto ..... ’ declines the prize. ..... Smith, T., letterof....... PODER DS: seen sd ls) Sears emith, 2; :P:, beter Of 6536545 tones oe to be experimented on. . legacy of. . . . minerals to be arranged... Smith, Rev. Dr. W., oration by eulogy on Franklin by. . thanked 2 4:6: 3 s.% eee ee ee we we Smith, Dr. S., delivers the annual oration. . . requested to deliver up Society’s effects .... to receive a Vol. Transactions, ....... Smith, W. L.. engravings of, ecigeanagenaatie’s tie returned at his request. . PISA OE bso psiidiah acne ove Smith’s account ‘referred. Par ordered paid. .... Smithers paid balance. .... Smoky chimneys, letteron .. Smut in wheat, how to destroy. . Snake in a horse’seye....... Snake bites, cure for.... Snake-charmed birds........ Snow plough, plan ofa. ... shoes presented. Soclety, original formation of the. articles of union agreed on, sketch of the, tobe prepared ..... Proceedings of the, to be published in the newspapers, . Cabinet ofthe....... refuses room of Philadelphia L ‘brary. . . e- . . ayes 8) 822.670 By thanks Committee on Chesapeake and Delaware canal offered the Church school-house,.. . rents same... authorizes a seal . to receive arrears of dues, can sue for#ame..... S18 286.6° 6,10 considers tho state of its ‘fands. waits on Governor Penn...... declines Leacock’s proposal for a lottery as illegal. . possessions to be reclaimed by the Curators, meeting of the, to be postponed... . meetings of the, interrupted by the war... o © 6 6 B65 6: |. e028 Te. 6.8. 20 PAGE. Smet eine RS ae aI Wan as eas Me Ta) ie eg Bet ES Siig Cacke er 1 Maas a ho Tecate tel Re satia wl cates Tate anne Femi tein acres oly et ahs, ele mate) mike etree ae a: Sia lala GP are ksehagele tae ee ee « « « « 148, 269 are Tai ve tem'sive tinct 41 eae Came o'@.s: 9 Sf ' 9 O25 8. O' eTe 278 29.63 * €-e 2 DB. Oe @ cee 278 o 2 eo © 6 328, 387, 338, 340, 342 PRON ay by eee MSW mee RE oer he i ai: he eichlgs oH nee ade ee ee ek Meg Sree sihe Y « | PPE ir Nay . 119, 242 GRAD eb S06 e lot eta een ie Me wera. & oleae Oe ee ee wk. Riyal se tee ee te i le eae Sor hal elie: a Jeo wae : 61 Ne Ur te ORE dn anes 62 a ©.2 | 8 'o. 2.6 2580 :0.. 6 S28 638 antes hele e tote vata e ene ee TO eee i Pre is VE Bo ee eis meres | ». © 18.9 *e @ er @ 62 . 0: 6 0:0 8. 19> 0. Bae 85 o” O78): 68° 0 S28 6.78 SOG QL aon, tasters 4 bree e-w, etanre 49 wed Me rea bee 51 ob eha!e hoete suse 51 « « 6 « » 68, 63, 70, 71, 199 Pe svar hd er Oren et 75 osife. lesb) eel emia e 91 o 6 @' 6 6) 0covre © 2 . 99 9.9. 6's 6 6.62 Gee. 4-273 99 ale cl6 9 bon aio eee Oe ee eo ©0806 6) 2 Rae .8 175 tr ie er we oe ee plan for incorporation ofthe ......... 821 PAGE. Society, bill for the incorporation of the, read......-+eee+ese+++ 106 stock of the, to be Increased ees eee ee wens sces 106 effects of the, to be removed to Carpenter's TIOUE aomets gs) 6.0 + 0+... 1 to sell a building in the State House yard. ......+-e+ee2e2e+-- IT papers of the, to be delivered up by Dr. Smith ........+++.. Ud cellar of the, secured againat frost... . cg ce a 8 ee we sie 6 9 + 184 goes in procession to the University... . 2... 20+ eee eee es LA, 18 meets at Franklin’s house........ Saree eid) er aeinia. © ebay «oa, 406 refuses to occupy building jointly with the Philadelphia Library COMPA YE Gas. aaory tad ae eta Rta e: Bia een eek ihc AVES Re Mas: po e-iea toe borrows money from: Franklin ss. 4,< sete ws are is ale ecehele eae, 450 resolves to meetin itenew Hall ..4 2. ssc er eweredvecreoecs lth meets for the first time in tls new building... . 2... eee eee ewe ee IMT effects of the, to be placed inits Hall. ......ccecccerserce 178 FOUR OOLLIATE 10 Wate DBD cata ie 6can wile) s\a/e.oo..b-a702 6 IA pie 60 re aiahel tom Heste Oulowey Of Pease a ea sadaveie ek ave. ee ae lene Sak eet nee does not meet on account of the yellow fever ........... + . 216,273 12 SB IGNSUI I MIRO hae eaatiia eirier aie Kk) G6 tie 6 9428 ce 6 oe 0 etl ee confers with Peale about hismuseum ,......2.-ee+ee+eee-8 221 considers Peale’s proposal to rent portion of the Hall for hismuseum 221 can only lease Hall for public uses of oie wee eee tee eee ee «Se WALGA Ort Dr PiGetlGy 5) cater a ave siete lane aie a @) hike els eo a etal.) eee inquires into offering prémiUmMs is). 2-62 6 ole eee eie se 2 0 else SO TIBISOR DEE. ORIG MON oa ye cla gral wird aces aU gh ahe ee a apo er are btw se 1 wee loans its telescope to the Secretary of State. .......e++e-+se6:s accepts the observatory from Mrs. Rittenhouse. ...........-. reconveys same to her executors ..... eee e se ee oo ow « ADly 422, 423 Onis (or'ratiyn of ts DOOKA..-, ara cae aehalars sca bp alate alece plete elected a member Royal Society, Valencia.........-2+e++-++- 256 FAMOTON TGIT: BO ea ors fas eer a alee aeie Sag DE ren ae goes in procession to the First Presbyterian Church sce tp he aw nce case! a) ae ROG DY ACN OS 6.05 aia: ot 6c a sper eteae wna tee ate aise tal aT alae ee employs Mr, Rawle to defend itin Bache’s action ....... 262 funds, state of the. . . . 265, 386, 400, 405, 424, 451, 547, 549, 607, 622, 629, 697 vide also Auditing Committee borrows money . here's oh eRe wine eter Rie Re Ae heel eal On a property to be secnred . PE AL Cae Lees teat ee ene ee eee hears oration (1799) at the University. . odin de LOpeR Sl ehp taser kt ace SAWICee ee CORIO tO © 1OCURTG.”. v.64 6 mh AOR a Ot eLaCN et, bowiale wale mourns for Washington. ......... ai feet t ata Varma Adieu atten erik loans $500 to Peale... ..... a; $s Bie Rie See Bebe lS Gives a dinner ea DOr. Priestley: os. 6 6s pele h alee en male a ele ies subscribes to Michaux’s Flora Americana, ......-.2-+-eseee8 orders its Hall to be open every Tuesday evening . he orders a fireplace on the Rumford plan to be opened to its room shee goes in procession to the Priestley eulogium .........e.ee0e8+% petitions the Legislature to exempt the Magellanic Fund from taxes, reprimands dilatory committees. ......... Poe a eee orders the meteorological observations in its posession to be ab- stracted for publication ........... PIMTUA aaa ep eee «48 possesses the models referred to in DeLisle’s crystallography...... 420 purchases Pennkylyanioa loan. ac cw a oe eb ke abe ss ecele Ue invited to hear an eulogium of Dr, Woodhouse. ........... - 420 to annual oration before the Pennsylvania Academy ofFine Arts. 424 424 422 429 BESNS | . . . . eo — ~ SSees & & GOES LAOS. 100 By sess yas cds leer ahaa eg ie! ei ackcn #30 6a\9 receives Rittenhouse’s astronomicalinstruments ........... resolves to form a historical branch ..........-....e8-. FR 822 = . Society buys Westring’s Swedish Mosses.......-eeee-% léases the Peale rooms to Sully. o).0.00) 5). ne ees ele ew ee eee: See reserves the N. E. second-story room from the lease .. . ole goes in procession to the funeral of Vice-Presldent Jona, Williams. - 454 desires to use Centre Square house as an observatory ........-+ 464 applies fo Councils for the useofsame...... 2.2002 e eee eee 464 grants the Linnean Society permission to meetinitsbuilding.... 464 considers using the Potter’s Field asa botanical garden........ 464 declines to grant Linnean Society use of its roomis.... +++ 2- 465 goes to the funeralof Mr: Dallas . os 5 0c ee oe se eh ee ee 408 receives proposals for leasing vacant rooms . . .... 1+ + «+ + « © 468, 469 accepts Sully’s proposal ois oa ae perros coi 10 cave) maetrerince ay 1 ACE leases the Centre Square house for an observatory........+.-+- 476 thanks Conn ctlasao 5 es tate sa catatcatetalte eR) eye Ss is! es ets adn ces ee attends Dr. Wistar’s funeral... 2... eee cee eee SC ee petitions Congress to exempt its books from Custom House duties. . 489 to codperate with the city In awarding premiums ........... 489 considers the state ofits Library and catalogue. .......++4+- 488 releases the State House yard to the City... .....--2560e0+2 404 purchases Ord's GOlGotlOns 6.5. bbws sus wie e/a ace ye ceyane caftenen mee OTUs DODEB Is eve sece plein Us oc heath ce alin his bk ane) Gate Tea get nee expresses its regret at the departure of M. Correa de Berra’ oc css,05, 408 leases rooms to the Atheneum .......2e066- bre Wie nether e G00, OUD orders a survey for the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. BRAN Weer ye se iaed, + | revives the scheme for the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal ..... 504 looks into the system of weights and measures in Pennsylvania... 506 finds it to be not expedient to act upon the subject.......... 507 orders a memorial to Congress for free books ......6.0e202e22+- 6508 orders a complete set of books, &c., tobe made ........6624+-+. 510 Jéasds TOOMA TO VAUBIANG oie cs 0.4. bbw ote e605 0-0 be pb) eee 6 ORE subscribes for Ferussac’s Bulletin... eee ee eee eee eee eee e 65M grante Eiasard’s TeQnest. 5.6.0 soe evele cles eso lele 0 6 ee ete se | ORR mourns for M.-Btockler.. .s0.< «6 0 0.0 ee 6-8 0 ¥0. 0 6 5 th 5 oe 8) POOR examines Tanner's Otlas. <2. 2 oc: m0 ks 0 tr 6 oo 010 bi mie 0b 0 we LO desires better accommodations... . 1. ee eee eee ee ee ow + 6 O06, 597 desires observations on magnetic variation .. ...+.eee5es+++. 598 resolves to obtain portraits of all its Presidents... 2... eee eee 2 608 grants Del Rio minerals for analysis... . ce. eee ee eee eee ee 605 considers the report on its fundamental laws... 1... e+e eeeee 607 orders astronomical observations to be made. ....-e.++-eeeee0 618 loans geological specimens to Featherstonehaugh......6..... 614 attends the funeral of Z, Collins -....e.ecceecsccecoessvcve = G7 purchases some of Wm. Priestman’s books. .....+6..+e+eee08 617 gives Academy of Natural Science casts of mammoth bones.. .. 618 buys books from Jefferson’s library.....+.-+eseec+sseeeeee O62L orders investmente. . cscs cccceseteseesreesseneseses Cae refuses to put another story on its Hall... .. 1. eee ee ewe eee es OB attends the funeral of President Dr. R, Patterson... .....+6++.+. 658l sends a letter of condolence to the family of Dr. Patterson...,... 681 tenders a reception to La Fayette... . 1... +e eee eneevsees 682 FOvines ite laws... «+ v.06 00.6.0 800 8 9 016 018 00 6 0,930.8, 6 OOO Coe widens its pavement... ese scceccereveecenesesreveceers, Obs exchanges books with Barth,.... cesses csereccvsssenes 662 passes resolutions upon the death of Count Lasteyrie......... 6568 passes resolutions on the death of OC, W. Peale and attends his funeral 664 to request the Legislature for 8500 to publish valuable historical docu- MON ic cic rns vecsvocverer vee ye 6 ons 6 0 0,8 6 6 bine eC Ore request of, not to Be prefented .... cc cetvcvcccevrrnevne 6 823 PAGE. Society passes resolutions of regret on the death of Wm. Tilghman... 566 funds to. Hednvestetie aicis) oko car ehe eiesmanene aha eens de wetecis OFF 16 be OREN ROUTH s Kelsie Set R asses. dhs wet el eb aielant ares. 0 %.0 519 mournaé for Count Romana ll soa) kcal oso Pa Ratere brats oe 2 0s 552 subscribes for Bath's bool 5.5) sie. kee ei awevale als soe else 2» $52 MONINE LOK FOMAIOW oil coer el clave Dice eie: 6 ela eo eae sate. < 00, 686 FORD A GGUS cis o) ko o'5 5:4 00. ska a aie mnie al pet ace: a: e000, O06 passes resolutions on death of De Witt Clinton... orders obituary of, to be prepared... .......6+s confers with the Athenzeum as to renewal of lease. orders alterations in its Hall. ......2--.cecces purchases its Transactions from Abr. Small..... orders a-revision of ita lawas icc s eee 6 eee whe reduces the Athensum’s rent.) 2.0.6 0 5 cs os wee ele ee 0 0 OOO to order a barometer, thermometer and hygrometer...... ie se GOON C8 6G GO:BOs' > ao: es ee wt iar Oke ory oho call 8" 98) we 6 a) oot to keep meteorological and thermometrical observations ....... 591 GOGliNON BOO BOG sy fe she Gk pias ot ott Wma? ae eld pe bles) Save elace vane, Gee . considers the project of a fire-proof building for all the societies in PE DUR AOD IGS en’ oF boa ater a eis a cacal’e colonel wiele ve slap ate. are” «Olly Oem desires to sell its lot in Independence square .......6-e+e6%++4 G44 resolutions of the, on the death of La Fayette.........+...-. 658 abandons project of a new hall ti ccc c. <6. a e-« @ 9 0:00 Se es! le) eis) CBE meetingsofthe.....ccecccessersevcceccece » vide Meetings Buys a Pigtel telescope, oo: ass satel dere ea sid we ae pateipere ea, OTH invited by Councils to Binney’s eulogium on Marshall......... 675 introduces gas intoits Hall .. 12.0.2 ce cee ee ee ts 0 6 ONG, OFF Ponta ite Hall to Lhe: Cley 25 hs lav ene: weal aioe uch evel a eharer easel eterees Ore, orders a new edition of the Catalogue. .....2e2++eeeee00-+-+ 687 orders its transit instrument to be putin order... .......24+s2+.2 688 monrne for Bishop White ie 6207 oss or 0: on a: arse! alte lel eee! dine elionas @On desires the minutes of the Provincial Council of Pennsylvania . 691, 693, 695 statement of its progress from 1744 to 1886 ......2..c02008++0 696 loans books to the Wilkes South Sea Expedition............ 708 takes part in the Wilkes South Sea Expedition. . . 691, 692, 694, 705, 706, 707 mourns for Dr. Physick ...... De aetna eign Gi a aie Teh Cana erate elk” | ae Society, Agricultural, returns agricultural papers ........++..+.+.- 146 Societies, list of, to receive Transactions. .....-.cecccseseccsecs 202, 283 Société des Amateurs de Paris, requests exchanges. .... BOAT GCOUIDARE Ss fa care nod oi ekat earl oe tatietel ee ace att ptekala a oplar we pile 826 COPOHS; PUIG OU; TAI4 siaee os. 6:0) 'a ies eh we) ers Spe ere a Ee 2 447 GOLINAG Be EAN GARE: On. Gin e ee ple eee aie al alate ela ere ek inateie oC ee GOUDEGS Digna wlace Gia’ Pe alvce eae -'s « . . . 614, 618, 661, 662, 668, 676, 686, 688 oclineé in 1778 - Mis. Presented |<: «: 5... < 06 te ate enethlerene stale 68 WHGOULER che. carla ks wee. ble! or aialieh alo pleat auehe i ilea waked Sa EY Wik) esa et) 70 ehadows on @ Horisontal plane «ois asec alan wtenetetmin @tatele @ ele 68 ok os 1 EUR cae Qube oe a OR ae a PUI Rear a Oe Stee eg ee ee 583, 592, 593 IDO) 5 ia exe heee stale pi a 01@ 6) 00a. ee oe eat a euelee RS apalatvererecs: GO BomNnaMmbolintia (emily. Bhe bie. wd 1.6 ele lieu chit ee CROAVYOMN. «rp cere cceceesrevnerveesse.e 6 5 400, 182, 826, 888, 889 OF ObFist, Collie... o.0 0 0-5 6 0)s 6.0 0 0:0. 0! 6 6b 6 eubrin ate tei lip ee TAVIBGSLONE OD 2 0. 0. 6 60 6000. © 8) en bie: 6b bone oe #400 le ue ye eee pumps, improvementin. .. «gs 0 vic0 eee se wee 8 eb ee 6 Oe boilers, to preventincrustation#9 in. .....6. 66+ ee eee wee © ~=©6820 ONgING WILHOULS DOUNSE.. 6 ia \ais 0 0 010 6s, 0 owe We ead als obec ee 825 PAGE. Steam propulsion. «2.3. sic e ele eis p tee Rea wee Ra ee seres 625 Steel bars, to magnetize........ a Cm oa ee Steel, Dr. H., geological speculationsby......+6-+2+++eee e202 482 springs lose their elasticity by heat ..... Si tER tay a) 4-0 ae es « S08 in Grienan Of Wear ON) sate. eral ecole on eee aera sc see, 186 Steel, Widow, lot of, to be purchased. ......2e+necereceeree 108 Steering apparatus for balloons. ..'...2e+.cce see eee geeene es 484 Stegle exhibits flintglass..... Stee ale CM et ae, Steinemetz, paper by, on atea-plant. .... 2... see eee reves vee 116 ons waatesl debate ciate lee tr aah nea dy ha ey ee 470 Riergotype: Frerich' i4 ficie nck s a Alera 8 ¢ 00 8408 Bela a alba lereke tae Stevens, E.,deathof........-. Coats ailasS: a a eae Sm wR ee Lanes eek Stewart proposes to arivt Vol. II, Transactions . Pe IE a a ee ee Stawart.and Cochran to. OP paidi te. oks sons. 00.0 cele se ese sie aioe m8 Oe Stewart’s portrait of Washington. ......+.-.+54-. Parrett ere ay Pk Stirling, Lord, letter of, on the variation of the compass, ......++6+s 81 Réoolkks of Silke Baclaty aGkhed Tore ie oy 6. ears) on 8 a oo 8 ee we ein ae oOe Bisckige Either Sande seh Le ineahrore le rac Wai elias abe wibtei eat aia tec. wee Geath OF i... 4. ks Sle el' nl ke Laem 1d! te lorie p lal ele ke See Stone, to be procured for the building . ... cae ale too eaa “en ele tems a ate es a Cee taken fromthe tongue... sesecsecseveesevereaceves fonnd ear WasShIVGtON ior o1s oon) doe aves 6 wieder eee 8 oles sé «OE hatchet from Israel Jacobs.......-++..:. ach bli Sceo ae: ei aitnhere 72 from an ancient North Carolina well... ceseseececeecrveeve 29 Blue Mountains... sccceceecaananacesern’ aN eit dvdr tal esa a 201 dodecahedron from Ohi0.. 2 sk cee we eo ewe ee sees eee. ae BCOvMAs OVISIT: OF 66 v eco > 2 650 Oh eae ete weld e- ece e's 9 gle see a. Oe8 observed by Franklin ..........-. ager a aihe with Ra ee Kenya theory Of 6 eee 6 Uw 6 ee eo 6. 0 oo wie aisle 6 6 Ble le. eae Storm-glass presented by W. Poyntell. .. ce cceecececcsvnecevee 348 ry Ses IOCLOT COUN 6 occ alee ela acm te ae ace & aes ale a ele eee epad: ee Stove, modelofa...... a dtakio ala ie tet ears eet aeeta le ve hin bat elateren | aie designed by Peale......... ah er helen ata te Sie s'6' 0.6 Oc eleval ecat eae open,an accountofan......... Sera re ae er err re ee ORO BOM O1G8G sa 846 ak he ie ew ere whe tk ae 6 4 ec altalp ele ace 419 Rte ven tor Deiat GOR ce o's o> os ahs Nake cles co opis pe» 6 pete ienate ea), ae Stove-rooms and greenhouses, paperon.........-. a thie ven elo et ane 2 ee Stramonium, effectsof.......... NG te eae a ae ee 59 Street Commissioners object to the stone steps of the Hall. ........ 158 Mine US BOC ase ae ae a ko AS ela ee Oa SLE ee et ae Stract lainns, Improvement’ In) 666s kee iwi bie ecateceleta ele es any Sa PAPO? OU 6 a's 6's ons cease cae e's arena i ae ee OF es ee premium for essay on best construction of. .........2+¢+ee2802.- 281 Stretch, Thomas, donation from . ..i\. . » 0's e+s\s.0.8 e2a the eecuaee 48 Sivettel'a account: ta Be paid’... sss bse Stace sels Sethe ew alele tee e's 53 Sivickiand. Wi. DAPSE OS s.6) ce as so Piel elete GOROMLLE:@ DOGM sg i i sed 5) '<. Ge le elena BURa Wie cetera Ie le eye sa le 543 Stroebel’s essay on heat...... a ae 6 aXe ee RETR a ate se es pee 173 Btrontites, teed DE Hares sis {esse a ete ale Matera later lé tote a 6 kien i OAL Stroad, Wm., the plasterer, letter from. ..°.'0 s e'elc sec ese ee ee 174 GHPOGLORA BRIGG eres) 5.5" bas sao ie tale CARTS wialele él sree 176 Btroyooewasl, Lecter from ss ss 4 ssa ais ache els 6 ale ee 8 id aa oy ae 367 Struvé, letter from ........ 2 ee ae Paes Wee ee: «ee! en ee Subjects for premiums recommended by the Council Ab AP ee ose 4 Subjects, how to preserve in spirits, .-.. 2. .<-0 asc ce pecacs Pa a 47 Subscription of members increased... ..... 2s. eee ee eee eg. ot) for Delaware and Chesapeake Canal eurvey to be received . . . 35, 36, 68, 71 826 Subscription for Delaware and Chesapeake Canal survey, list of. . . 41, 63, 84, 109 to becalledin... for Michaux solicited . . in New York to be collected. . PENNE Oo s6 = \h che oie econditionsof... account of, produced... Sugar, a newmode of refining. ......... claying of... ene eee eee © @ for Society’s new Hall to be requested 6 ‘9 “0 2\"e. of 8 6-6. ere “ee © © @ © Subscriptions to various periodicals. .... 6.9 0 1 @, 6, SFO) Be 1ONS" alee Ss wine without, from American black grape . . mapletree...... against Rutland....... ROPNOP 650755 642 ere ese the Society... 2. 2. ee Sullivan, General, letterof. .. Sullivan, James, letter from.. . Suits brought against Coombe * eats *‘eeee Sullivan, Wm.,journalof ......... Sully leases the rooms formerly occupied by Peale. . does not obtain the north-east second story room. proposes to lease Society’s room ......-+4.6. proposition accepted. . lease to. pee Wer A RY Sam Say fe ca er CAT ae we oe hak | permitted to lease rooms to the Athenseum . paints a portrait of Jefferson .......e2.2.. of DuPonceau....... oye’ a 6 @ 0° 8s © 50.0) 6 a "8 paints John Vaughan’s portrait for the Society.. receives $100 for same, portrait of Dr. Wistar... copies the portrait of Franklin. . Sum ofthesines .... Sun, declination of. ......++es: eclipse of. spots, observations on. and moon, tables of, by Grew. rar Sunflower seed oll... .. . Sun-dials, to set up. cee “.* Superintendents of the press appointed . Supplement to Act of Incorporation. . . Supplemental Catalogue of Soclety’s Library to be made Surd decimal fractions ovis os os 6 sie wie oho es Surplus Magellanic Fund can be used .. . Survey of the coasts of the United States ........ of Delaware and Chesapeake Canal, expenses of. to be proceeded with... .sccecceesisecse Clarkson’s account for. ¢eesssecesnses subscriptions asked for . _ Committeeon.......s of Mobile river. ...... Surveying, improvementin.. . Susquehanna, navigation of the . survey of the . 0.) 6 6 4:2 and Schuylkill Canal .... Survey to be made from Frenchtown to New Hamb rgh o> aa ee ee * yt oe 0m >e! 189 05 Ore 6 08 e 0. O)' 866 \ eo © 0° 0 9) 8 (2. SG O18) 0 6 (See oe Se PAGE. a ae alta et ew 91 eile tate) oe A gti kbra Ne Waceg a eeiaity Sonne Statist aisle aang . «122, 130, 151 Gd val cbaite Aitrale tie) ated ataceea tare aee se ee ke ewes 146, 175 alee eer wlaien seb cera teeta Pama eof wie etd the ae an Snliee (0b ee eee Se tele! ele cate. ‘sue hey Bee ewata tls te ny ste gate ohne alge Sete ee Bes Kote apa ee Det ine Soe aT Bay Woke ee atin: ba el fo Smitha ee le gaa & lwiera Fan's re tee so hlO, 180 iste terete vee hin 119 6 n'a une tents a al bette al ate ioe ae Py eee ry $38 Aetna tay we yn fe © @ . @ 8 'S! 'O Oh) se) OS 268 . ee - « . 846, 359 VE Ta atte he, Naa ee ae SI SRE re ee wine celle) a xe Veet! ph ela a eee ate: We tee ee Me - - . 497, 498 ene fo Say hal eae Vel eee ee Ware srur ey ape, 604 ae ee ae | etetatel aise a ayevels ber aerate 0 8" & CT e* 3) 2 62.2. 6.9.6, ere 625 oes . 103, 111, 877, 888, 396, 897, 425 AS We a Pa wee ee A OS Se ae WN gat ve | 69 sien’ 6 Sie erate sriehelaeieln cee oO. e 84 O78, 8a BLOF 2 ae a 17 oe 0 0 steve PSSA relat en) eee CS 60s 60 Wie eere eau 48 chee) eres s¢elei6, wa ate ten eee obit: Ske We etlelieaR MON eB sae o hnetele ee eee Arete ae oe cae ee ae we ae a Ge er tr ta | 45 eo 2 0°28 \' QO’ Cereal 63 biota: 06 8 whe id) elsvatete a eo On ae © 68 879-8 *3..8 ere. © ae 2 89 Se 6. 8 6:9 9/00) S79 Oe erate 42 o\0. 0 eth e ered teleiaietetais neeee ye le As Be | o*.0 4-6: gee 6u u rarer ar ret ner 89 ee ee a Cee Surveyor General, assistance of desired. . Swallows, hybernation of... Swedish records to be copied. coin presented by Kosciusko, . methods of bathing... . MS. presented....... Sweet spirits ofnitre...... Sweetara, grotto of. .....-. Symon & Glass to be paid... 827 Symmes, John C., paper by... Symphynota, new species of... . Syng delivers his bond as Treasurer bond of, cancelled... faithfully discharges his duty... Synopsis fungorum in America, . Syren lacertina. . *- Syracusan papyrus presented ...... Tables of population, importance Of Nie isrs o/c of the sun and moon by Grew. ....... "TRGRIO GTAMIDIGR a: oe 5 6k ee ee were Tait, Judge, letter from... ROGGE sc cae cscs eae Tale, discovery of... presented ....... es from Newburyport. Tanner’s new map of the United States laid before the ‘Society Tantalus fusens........-. Tapeworm presented. ..... Tapir, fossil. . Tar, best method of making. . Tatham, Wm., letter from... paper by . Tatham requests the return of his paper, “analysis oflongevity” .. . permitted to peruse itforamonth .... 2.2.2 eee ee evens . ov a6) 656.6 6 ''é et 6) «7 8 Taylor, R. C., explores coal in Cuba.. Taylor, Sam., to deliver Transactions . CU OG ONIN oa: e 6 ie- 0) «6 Oe 6.8 € OCF a 6.8 6 es Taxation of the Magellanic Fund protested against... Tea, from red-root ....... plant. Teeth of extinct nnindes:: ee loaned Dr. Barton... Pete wie returned byhim..... to be drawn. Telegraph between London and Deal Telescope .°.°. ..°. are cross hairs in the . digs of Dickinson to be returned... to be putinorder..... . of Miss Norris asked for. ... . LORMOR Aa se 2 loaned to Dr. Williamson .... loaned by the PHiladelphia Library Company PAGE, eee a ae Oo eit 6 8-6 ee 8 © 66 a 2. ¢..© & £74764. ¢ 2 eo, = ® @ @4@ *. 74 Tat Oo ir etre a ole ae ees” Ge Rarer ane ate? on ae 1 1 nite se ee eee aO8 Cr Cy aw ee ee) PSR SS SO ee ie meee el Oa LEO RP PAE YO ISS a: 5 Lae ee RE ee bs oh ee Cru eA | Coe at ae RORY eae eT ae eek Maren ak ecg Bea a hee Ct eee eH fan cag Peles are ae ea-e @'.4£:/6°6' ¢@2.0°¢ 6 @ €.¢ @, 2 2, @ 2-39 50L ft Sym oe oc + « « « + 885, 887, 888, 898, 395 Sa tee are chee Se er eee KAS LA toes Ries Not Oo ae 623 Te Ae oe a | Beret pidge |) Ea et AS a ee te ate Pe A io | aes RS he er a ee eee ce a Pe Sie ae 595 TONES PINE GE Ear ee akeree, tf eae hyn TRH AN ane Noe a eae RON gees Neoa NG. fy Se nS aes Pa Se ee ee eee! 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Newnan. ....... morms of Peale’s lOasO so) 65-6, cae qenetes Ternant, John, deathof....... Terrestrial magnetism. . Tertiary formation of Virginia .......ee-. Test for arsenic: .) «sis: ase we. we sales Tetanus cured by opium. .... DY. WING. : 0-248 .'S Oo we) 8 Sa ays LO'D. OTL se aus elss Dery eee at oe CO TAGUL YT BORUIOF «56 ic: sa: 0 coceie (ele ene lete ace to Owen Biddle. ....... wibie) eieuw DE ee AS a hail aye! a ale, pile oes Obie £0 6. Fs Brealords 5; 6350) vanere'e ene eoece ap YT | PER Ta a a AS Sr RO SUMO ca wiets. 0: emit! avese ses to Burgsdorf. . to Collin. ... a 6, O. e876 to Dr. Currie. .... to Ben. Dearborn, . to De Condorcet. ...cccscevssneee to De Jaudennes .. to Dobson... ee . to Duponceau. .sceccecrvvcvces to Ellicott. . o:'e ‘ os oe earbaeatbans atte ah he. to the Committee on Chesapeake and Delaware canal . SG. .6 62 ORO S 40, Be e168 * es “se @ @ © © oe * “eee 470) &' 25) — Q's. s 7 tC ree ae to Dr. A. 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TOGO 5 e5S oa as: ee wee sletint are eis area dear es meee ae to the Library Committee for odsipleting cutalogue BOkc es waa etedes's TO TAGE PROG. 6c ace hots Ua es ec s ete a dl wwe wip enk ele to Lutheran Church...... Shag Tae ane Maral eet ante Py Pa to Prof, Meyer’. .6-. se ws Ante ety. ae Migr ie 6 eres a ee erere.s WE; DAOIGGN ey 5 as are eee ee alate’ SaaCR Gee % bale ee 106 RO Gy PROREMTE 6 gecko rola aml TR CRO Aan eh ae Ob eee elem eames: eee TS SOR OT IG g's gies wale £.8-e eee Oe Tea ack ere Ce ke 6.88! s, e paket eee to R, H. Morris. .... ghd cd ser evate eraraar e) acet ar are abe ece aha Lee 40 Murray, Pairman & Co. 3. is asic ae ea 5 be 4 0 8 eee - 608 SO DESIRED. oa oo ao 8. aay ae eee en ener dela e ee al eae 68 DO CIMONT cae so! ar aie) a4 o aR cuGn Searéih a0k Bod ae ee - 2 ie Miaiteeics’ css. oe ay era waite z71 to Miss Norris. .... Rie: eee Mae ES OR: awe rarie D eGR ee eee aes 40 to Patriotic Society of Milan... 0.2. ssc ccc acceses 163 toMr,Penn.... cer eee erere eerste cere rrrteeens 59 CTO POIO bao alah eae cea eines “ee ee ee @ 172 a OP TIGOLL: S0 a 6 ce aca alates Gl el ea bia area: at amie techs.) eee to the First Presbyterian Church. .........-. ale eik.s.e ae WO CAUSE FVOUGL (ois. s crele ls ctelale Valeeate a lacele wince are le ed\e-0se.. samme BO TLL CUO OUSO. a' a 4:0) a0 « oh an ahavenehatatale satel b-& 6/0 a she sik mip 200 to Jarvis Roebuck....... (mth aie et ale a nw Ae Wlkeh io 313 Rh ena eCOITAOERIE a's ots oe fae: wo aneleeeteterd PO Nea aes es Ne be thanks J.B. 0, Roussead . . cis eel eee web we cn MI CNRS ae hag a:b. o.0, 4 ve cael taltar iia’ 45a ar waelaets, elaa: €Sallar es Fn CN oe Ne Ie ie ee en dee eee ee SAS fee 3 SSasSRSsee an a So Ge aR UA, SURE AEE goat aio we: abi was Ol ee Deal eh ae ei le ae wal) Gy eck se al lal as I ae 2 A dua, we ae eek kcal ae ea” bce sae tan wena carat aim ba UO has CG eee ees. &) kha e’ Mee as OONRGL RS ata [at Soa w lable: e eh See RNC OMEEORD SoS, Fo gia: a toc ac cr Scat a) 4 eel-oce, ew tecwcas aries & Pe ORO Ace eat al oho: \ni oc SMC ibs wus 9 ral el ere hile etd res Si iene WO DOWN CORASUNES oa ui sd con. 4a ec0 se Wie ale COE WE ee aN ea 6 aes a le a ali cw het netece! wibcedsat aia a eta x aes ‘(Ch a PUMCOON GY COR UNO oo sie is bile eter anes e.e¥e eaner ene ess" a's oe 6 OOM to Turner, «5... < = ere ry ye er ae ee wh dene Widehed 0... oka eke TS DOT: VAGCRGM ss. 5 te.6's. a cwrae etama eye lecaveveve%en ce e Aitken proposes to print... cscs csncascecsesces«s 0 o 184, 185 VOl Ti, DRISNSS DYINtING: .; oo: % acelena: sieeecetelanels s Vol Tt, saleof to‘be pushed’... 3. .) 6cicidienie aretalete tobesentto Franklin... cece eee eee cece cocccee: 66 TO DO SADE CO FOO ss a wc arat ao Wd ee karat erode eS Gel erianas dw aie 71 Vol. I, Dilley: proposes to TOprint . oicscie sie 05600 0100, He 150 asked for by Dr. Sandiford. .... arab eval et wisi) .6. es witeta & ee 73 communications requested for the. ..2. ccc cccecccececee 81 to. be prenared for publications wate o sie. é avase ie silerd ote och. one ste 91 Bradford’s proposal for publishing... . ciel eleiece: sare share eis 9L OOO a ke aa cx) mi oro le tee de wet ate witnle nLeleratae ie, we vatyale kee second Vol. of, Bradford agrees to print ........6-. SE ae 96 Gl ly bor Gopies £0 be printed: 676. b6ie:: o.oo) ole We ierevelecee i ste 96 Tope porated from B, Taylor ia se eis catia er dleck edltia tec athtwie tase Oe to be bound and presented to Gerard....... PE wat éal sales peau ee Oe Vols iI; progress reported OF.) oi. esate wile) Wiaiatareie eles 'e:¢ 0 sjs.6 143 Vol. II to be sent to London forsale ..... SRS nm) ae eieral ola. 240 Vol. II, letter respecting the printing of. ......c.c.csceceeee 160 LODE Giver’ tO PEAGGUION. 2 oa) a site eels ateaidiei «atures ee 6c. ele’ 164 Gnew Volto be Op TORO Gs: o hc: cies ab clei eta Sinai cue ue éydic ce a oe 383 printer’s terms to be ascertained... 21s. ewe ee we ee te ee ee «18D papers to be Gor ready LOF VO wre rea ret ee) sie ec evel ave cece uig. 18 Vol. III, Aitken desiresto publish. ......08c cece cece cin 18 832 PAGE. Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, Vol. III, Aitken’s mroposals aooepted for... .\..)e\6c ssa! oe ele teace tts ee Maar’ Vol. II to be sent to the Batavian Society. ............. Wok III to be published: i.0:6 Gis sie tre As wee O56 fifty sets of the, to be reserved. ...... to be exchanged with the printer..... to be annually published, .......cec.+8-% Vol. IV to be got ready. .......2-. Vol. IV, proposals to be invited for... Vol. IV, papers ready for...... be Vol. 1V, Dobson proposes to panies: PM ue et ee a ek a to be sent to National Institute, Paris....... historical part of, to be got ready. ........4. condition of. ....... iokalsia win letaie lever @, 6 Webi al Turner furnishes an index for three volumes of e% te be sent to various Societion .0. 6.55 N65 e ele's 5 6 4 eles oe els to begot ready ....... +++. « « «800, 801, 802, 303, 313, 820, 322, BOnt tO PAPALONS 2 Se) ak aa ee a a TS ah ee ei ete S6nt 00 LISDOR ce5 cetera) s wheletete «oie ebb ayers seut away. oe te ms ew ee: te oe ee © ty be Gana ieiasne Staab ks ta vegers ene ere leer e-e tale to be published in single numbers... ... Sede bieielie leanne sent to the Royal Irish Academy lost at nea. o's 6. Ie wens seized by a british vessel of war... . eevee cesesveve Miss Aiken desires to print. Ober etele a ep hebne ears th ls Wolk; TV) TOOAY: sere x0 fo eet Pe eros ar ey Wl EP SPW at oe BS ‘gent to four Obaervatories ooo oieee. cic ee oie 2 2 ae Oe eS to be sent to the University of Wilna. oi¢iaks. 10 eth fete e le, sae to be printed by John Conrad .. . 1... ec wre ere eceeves to be sent to Wm. Jones of Calcutta ..... 22.2022 cease future, to be of 8vo size, consideration postponed. ee sa eds | material on hand for, to be examined into .......-2.500.6 to be sent to the Massachusetts Antiquarian Society .. : to be sent to Literary and Philosophical Society, New York é Vol. VII ordered to be published as Vol. I, new series. .... to begin anew series. .. we ee eee eee eeu sree enrese a new volume to be published... .....2200 eee cee to be sent tothe Turin Academy. .....cceceseeevce presented to Allegheny College... 1... seer eee eees to be sent to Royal Astronomical Society ...... eee eee Committee on, reports progress ...e. ese eesccvessveve proposal for printing of, from Small... 1. eee eee ere ees to be bought by the Society... 1... ee ee even nvees “* to remain in 4to form, but to be eaaimesas« in parts of 100 pp. each not to be printed in 8vo form .....+-.eec0eceevsrevee to be published in parts of lO pages. 2... ee ee ee presented to La Fayette... 1 eee ee ee ee ee eee purchase of Vola, IV and V.. we eee ne eee ee ene Vol, II, 2, new series, ready... cee eseeervesover to be sent Lo the Geographical Soclety, Paris....... to be paid for out of the Magellanic Publication Fund, to be iasucd in numbers. ... ese eee ree eeses sent to the Royal Academy of Madrid, ......60066. . 6°43 eS . ee 2 6 & © 66 4 186 195 196 eee tee SESRSHSARSRE ESS to be sent to the Royal Northern Antiquarian Society of Copenhage® 589 given to (he Indiana Historical Society, . 6. 6 ee ee eee to be published at stated periods... 6. ee ee ee ee ees first published as an appendix to the American Magazine for 1709 . . 697 Transactions presented by the Royal Boolety. ....6 +6662 eee eee 72 . 270, 274, . 282, 3824, 809, cap RC oes ae Owe . 887 aN 343 aes} Coy ea eee SS, a ry 2 S5heth ae Sgtue ae . 440, 441, 442 tik Ci il : 466 rep 3 ahd ee cesaie en cere ae ait eee nee hatch Oe Be rele . 518, 514 fiir .. 626 oe.) <.) Om 6.2 a 5380 SR ae ; 535 Worn | Se eee ee 563 earn oy at Oe oven ie json aR te 833 PAGE. Transactions Royal Academy, Turin, at Richmond for the Society. .... 102 Transit instrument, loan of,requested ... 2... 0c e ee ee ee oe + ~ B87, 338 Gog nee ee er eh ss Re eee g's eee |. OOe tO DO DUGIROFEGR sso 5 C8) eleva: ciel k'e ahee eietat apace stone e + 3 OR BOATB OF ViORUe sore st ook ao Peele acer kod aoe ate GRATE aera a 18, 19,70 S PHowactiow Ols ewie-s Sed ey cee So 'e a Oe elena te eles 6 9 @ 2.0 1 Kiwing’ S paper ciaeie 625.68 bles ek 8 ee. ep eee e Soke ee 15 Committee of observers classified... . 1.2 6 e+ ee 1 ee +» « 32, 36, 87, 38 Dr; SIs s Paner OV FFs. Sk oO Cs we ie ae eae) Oca tee 15 observers of, at Philadelphia Se eae RO BR ek osteo 6 be 8's 87 ERG CARON so) in ot wie epee aC ane wie! BiG am 058i ee Sere ee ova 6 37 WV ORTENGCON: sty cli) euesenel Cee Ret ace ae ele. eee t bee ese © elke 87 CORAMILLOR TODOPE Sa Sse) ist oral ater ene oc ves eels er eubbs, alee arene. 678 40 Observations at Norritonis..) ec sec bo. oie) epee eee ee oe ee 0) 68 42 Maskély no's letter Ono. oid ss ie Bias Sg ee ott a Wierd be; a ee 90 46 observations of, to be laid before the Assembly. . . . 2... ee ee ee 57 DF BOB NONG 66 6c ware alae Nee RENE er te AEWA oes a ee ee 58 papers to be bound and presented ......2cecceesccvecsecee 57 Transits of Venus and Mercury, to be sent to Europe ...........-. 47 PMO RIE OT MLOQCOUET Os ca. bik at clas ete aie tale teh we (alten ce Pees wees Gee Bee OF, DEE IOP ORRTAT IO cise ee. ee eres at as Ae eo eee ele 8 Soe e le olla 58 Committee toobserve ......... Ca eee (Be Prt gene ier oe eR 70 Trap rocks of the Conewago. .. 26. eee eee er eee ni Solel as af we a eee 497 Preastirer, duties of, . oo. i ee a Bae seren ea 4G tea, eta eer ons ve phaey See to receive certificatesof membership ...... ee ort es ee to defray expenses of the Canal Committee......... a ere 83 to collect thirty shillings from each member ...........546-. 101 Oe) TIN IOE WOO ory ag a, a ete) Re auerintat hale 0G 4 Sle) eels ecelene 7L to employ acollector... 2. ose ss 3 2 8s ete 6 aries-4i oh e(-a a a aele 77 Prene' tor eects of Sik: Boclete vat ctacalera late) wie 5. ace eS ehele ele Pre Ni to give bond . wed et Saka COMO ene ae Be! gil doe atk we can OEE $6 be allowed 6 per cont courmission. SrANET sat avintetie tise. & ge atelier authorized to exchange paper money .......2.+.2--. airake’s'aeae, - tae AO RUSTON GUSH IA BETOGTS v0.0.6 Fa aaa hal oat ele se 01 Se gs ac eC Liem; CAE to borrow money. ...... mia’ otcalier a UbTOn een aie Ae er eweliae eatel 209 RN eS ISG? ood beh k's niko eo wee wee . vide Election of Officers to received per cent commission on collections only (not on dona- tions or bequests). ......... = Sa eo ee eS ee to pay money only on order of the Society. aia Roan boon kine as ate Halak acetate to employ a collector at § per cent... .. 1... 2c ec cece whe eoe ets | Gan to vote for the Society at the elections of the Philadel phia Contribu- tionship Insurance Company..... ER PAE ys RO Es hiatal secs 0, Cue reports on the Michaux moneys left with Rittenhouse. Briss sey wre | | Treasurer’s bond taken from W,P.Syng......... Sins ahaa ahetias a2 6 35 ROOOTIG COM Clee ae os 6) 6) 'a;,0 63.0! ania arekn erent amer arenbrs.t; oars 400 QUGING scat ciara eres. kn Si waar nas aa eee 6 ENS ee ay nee t geceounts tobe Audtted V5. s,s ak cis a & wcrsvenese niene) ce « «Bl, Ol, 148, 166 accounts audited.......... Pap te Be i SWaMeORL ane teie eiple.e. 4 384, 386 CONIMMASIGHS OUI SACOM £6 58 ois ac Se ae aelalatetaas cata e ve wee 180 ‘Treasurer DURGHS to be scttisd With. os esa actos eae oe Ghare.s essere ee 127 Treat, J. B., meteorological observations in Arkansas, 1805, 1808. ...... 418 RIM SMU REMU ON al 0S wcate-s ae, @ k weets IPIGtRD I ADEalS Te at 8a wae «ee 75 Priestley’s, onoptics..... Rar gar ae gine” -g)-¢.'iai eile. 60,0 74 Trees, forms of the trunks of, in ‘State House EE erin aati aie wre 6 «60.1, COM Trenchard’s bill to be paid... ... tiara? a Siss Sa a aes 142 PSLOMRO UCN GMI USE pcs ke wai aC A URL aA aE ene MIO. 6 a ec 0, 0.9.0 0.0:s,8° 7 408 Trigonometrical survey of partof England .........2.-+..e06:8 264 PROC. AMER. PHILOS, soc. I. lili. PRINTED JANUARY 15, 1885. 834 Trilobites of North America... ...cce2s cee es Sw. eulere eile alee eee: EPICA SRITIDOW 1s %5. -. &'0: @ -0. 0) 0 Le wpe reel SR ese dey Hote. (ete lacie: eaeumacnenie ee uae Trapsti te. Gi. PAPOF DY =’ so sane saloon ln te blede lets Lalit elie Oteiue he calle red eag Ae True meridian to be furnished Philadelphia. . . Trustees of Presbyterian Church thanked... ° maon Church thanked. oso 5. 2:5 sess Sk tein eo Woes ee toh eile Traxton, Thos., paper by. . . + < s:6/6:s.+ +. s.16 x THe COlOsTAPDY. :o' 6:0 (ere co) 0406 wie eee ep )e 8 18.6 elpleder elie Tumor, remarkable. ... «<< 6 0 00 6\s © ss 0 0.6.0 . y Torkey, facts rélative to the = '. 25 is weve join he! oe ao A 6 wale (e.g MOL SU ee S Turgot, bust of, presented ...... ster ale ce te lpi 4 js. \s Turin Academy to receive missing Transactions... S Turner, E., death Of, ois ise oo ane stele eS ie 6 Se 6 sales efehie ts 702 Turner; Geo., papers DY... . ss sss .0 8 0 6 0 6 ele wie ees "260, 261, 263, 272, 289 letters From | AES Fie le eration le eee ae ewe ate LOU ete |» fe Carrs eg en ae Gonations LOM «0/6 6.0 le.8! esse fe leka te vets ls ts 6) 6 0500 wots ates Cog OO ate MERTEN og Wo ne 36.10 saison le giv i8 orte sly Taica adie ie ee kat eis halve Ne ie hal 18 ae presents Index to Transactions . . 2.2. 202 ee ee ee wee te 8 Bley ah robs the Society. .......-. 2 ja jibigte Aik cate 31m best pays lasix cootehl Belted yo tle eae ae BULL GAIA 05 ia 0k. wile Ks wwe eae) ao eee) BP GN chee? 0 'd her erleckellic ele aeeee TO: DE. CEPGUOG ie ie oo.0 so iu sane Fonwe-6 = bene veleaeb unde) ene Sipe ke atel sane) pees TOBIGTG og sis:'o. op ie ve cali se he ce 26h val unig ela fe Fe ee im el eee blog he feat eae one Pi VeER DONG 5 | ys :so;w.co.35 0 sal > lege veh 00 ba 1G. See Late 16) ane eee ee Cate ee Dond BUG OUb ooo ese votes ee Kos bis: ee tebe wo sh le iw ew alten evel eirOnanmneeS DEODGLEY | BOIG ire) cate se a wie a Suh tact Ve this sha\asb Gans w teil iit eiie tau’ Dep waet hn aoe Turnpike, natural, the ancient southern margin of Lake Ontario . TAF PONGITIG. i. 5 isp to bo. 16-8 0cr6 Wee Bee eam sie eal ee E) opr oie. eee ae Soe Tusk fOr OWIO.. oo <6 0s: oboe ce" 9. a0 Se Years lon, oo Sualale rakes Jarge,exhibited. ... ccc ccceesesr cress seceee ree Twine twisting machine... . . « o.o.0 0.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 6 0 6 8 8s 8 Tyarks, Dr., death Of6 5. s:0 0.0 010,0:0 8 0 0.0\ 6.0 Tiger-lion, bones Of... ..ccecerseseseves Types, Abel Buel’s, letter of inquiry about..... TGS I COUNDOCH ONG s a te.:0 eave th eneta tev ens - 3 from: Bry & C060) oe is o28 10-16 (6 eo )e'se 050 ene fey 16s J6kw a; eee eee eee U. Ultimate ratios, OGBAY OD. s . 6 os cc cic 0 6010.0 -8.0 b6 be 6 40 6 bie een ee Umbilical cord, to replaces cs 's2 se 6 6 0 + 06's 9 010.0 5.0 's see oa nsre) Cae Unintlammable chimneys... ccc cece rece ccc eee se ciee 66 0:9 | 108 VUnlo, now Species Of, \c.s:'e''e''s\'s-4 0s .0. 010) owe tw s8 016-68 Jee lo let ole ue lh mTaa one Union of the Societies proposed. . . ORTOOG OF, 'o:'s s\n 59.0 bo 0 we 01D 6 16. 10 Bee Ae ere have bele is ale Nllanane 21 new name alter UNO... ss 0.036 o pe 68 Wao. 8-6: 0-0 «,-0.0 we we eeee 21 first election afterthe..... 2c ceeserevere ¢ ta’ b brieare 23 MMIDOES LADIOLY oo 6 6 6.0 deb.) eae bare pe te eae eae 9b ie 6. wie Later kam 49 United States pays off its eight per cent stock, ......6..-ese0e0ee+86 416 Coast Survey... cevevrrewccecveene verse esscen, 400 TIRAVOTMA] IANGUAGE. oc ss 0 pe 0. bie) 0.0:\s 0:0 Jeb bie 6 erp ances stale bee eee magnetic needle... os 6 oie 0 bie bo 6 0 00 8 oe 6 eh 8 0 protractor not worthy of the extra Magellanic Premium....... 65ll standard of weights and measures ......eeseeeseeevese 480 SOR OODOE ss 55 ss 00 0 + 0 pine nts opis, el bates ince te Miehs baer alee University of Pennsylvania, orationat., .... «+ +. « «Il, 148, 169, 170, 502, 508 GAA OGs 650 hin v0 0 6:00 0: 0.0 6.6 08) .0:6,\0 Bibb eid ele esate eee WASOLOs wcrc reece ners evnsbedee bet sus » SAUL) Amy oley ake 835 University of Pennsylvania, receives books by error. . LOCEOY LOM. orishice ew col a hel ehecel cies ah al etatanets Unusually large human kidney.........2eeee+¢ Unwholesomeness of marshes. .......+e+eee85 Urbina, letter from. ..... eh oe et ge Oo evel wre Urtica Ganadengies o.oo ara biol oe ole eel aele Use of Council Chamber granted to the Society. Use of thermometer in soundings. ........ Uterus, mortification of, paperon ......e-6 hy a Vacancy in offices, how to be filled... .....+.ee0e8 Vaccine disease, anomalous case of. ......+.2226% Valentin, Dr., receives a new certificate of membership. DOR URR OTN ic) kita ass Kite AML a los ceive eile! aK PALE ay cca aire cias at ate le aa we ak ee le lata} bebe th WGIILYATONA, Fi. LOtteP TONES oie yc bul ere lw: al are alate IOI eth cits aha alah (aba ete aaa ie a taser as olteine Vandershotz reports discovery of quicksilver at Reading . Vanishing fractions... . 1, 2s) es a: Of 8-9) Sas he 2 nes 2s. e Wanlenr Branko Papers OF. o's kcer a: 5:0 leis 6 we 0\ece oie lace Van Marum, letterfrom...... = eealsae wot arate ed Variations of the barometer, circular scheme for noting the. . MALIBUION OF GRO MOBAIG. i656 is xeon eee) eran lee lel ecece Committee toconsider. . . ce ectecrivses ORRAT OW CBG 2 os a esd be ale latki eta era a @ ase oh voyage to Baffin's bay to discover the cause of. . Varlé, Le Sieur Charles, on extinguishing fire......... OP CENRDIOGKSS 65k nan we a ele ene kee a wae 6 eee BRT ON a taaco cls Ries \ ee 8 a seme ares elaceadeers ME OAGO) MTA Weeie fa a0 a cal eae re © © O06 er 66. © ea: & PLS) 0 6 Vase, antique, from Illinois....... RV ins haan ance aan ee of Swedish porphyry presented... .....ee+ss08 RAG DOMPOWE- VOORNINIG 6. a) kg oo 008 piece eNe_ene, el ee's a Vaughan, Ben., presents £10 for the building . . DOMME RU nn gs od ge! 4 ac aise axe: we Vaughan, Dr. John, thanked .......... Vaughan, John, donations from. oe leis ese BORIS IEEE ete a gig 4-6 “aie @diare ese. TAREE GRMN ale ntane. Anh 0 le etelw ve et presents plan ofthe building ........e.6 account of building expenses.......e-. account of subscriptions to building. . PAE ara elécted Librarian... . «ec ec cece | tide undee ‘iain ie Index II, borrows books........ a’ a0 6 g's ee telet rata cele catalogues coins and medals....e.cceecrescve replaces Vol. IV Transactions. .....s.eee. . URED EOC i554 6a as we oe ee saiete Seca eae : pee a Dt Sel: er a Serer nity se ar sells the Society Nicholson’s Encyclopredia....... deposits in Library R. Boyle’s works. .....2.-e6e-. Bayle’s Dictionary and other books. ......... German mint: woelehte i's oes eve ata eleca 6 2 670 presents an artificial horizon. ......secesecse MP PIGH LOK POOIWIS: 5 eal aetna! See latatwa a RATS elle Soolety accepts his offer. . 261. 2s cata asec aee eia <@) @ Owe 6 “6 6 ea 81a) 6 @ 2) & OS Oe PAGE, Bou he aici: aS . sss . 898, 645, 649 Se ay | Br Sekt ee. Oe oe fe a i a a oe | 433 4 SAD a a) ON ME Oe OT ® 185 Ci. ON oS ee ak a lee 85 bigs dod a ei ease éexktsd wre ae Et Soave dit lantatieis tae Fewer sep eo» «197, 218, 241 aussie aren ae ete 5 gretead- dha) PE Ry Hite aig sie: ei ee *eeeee . 155 Sh eg Ae i capt acate ae . 393, 895, 405, 443, 618 odie wie aibiaateie wise a eleo aca Meeies aie cei garetts aa ios bade ee Se argsC nt eae tie hacer se oe o 22B, 128, 148 ce heetane | 8 a so « © 182, 189, 192 Dee nae eee eaaEs 7) eee RES ee 871 e @é 8 @ 8 e'@ 372 ss ee 5 520, 630 Behe win; BS . eo « 524, 529, 580 ee hla goss BR id oh algin ian Se @ © 6-2 6.0 2 511 Se ay 836 Vaughan, John, deposits his library, which is bought by the Society... 554 portrait painted by Sully for the Society .........2...+.2.. .520, 521 NOES, war a al. =) ed eee eee es Ba Ae 6 tee ee ener ne a le Vag oni. sipeey aon ae sells the Society a telescope . Lt Ta aie ll ncn. ha tei ta Naa ad aoa, ED ena re ae Vaughan, S., elected Vice-President. J... 6 ge i ihn ee ES declared a benefactor OF te Somety ews 6-8 3g) wee leaner Pray SN ey eo ee rers Oar eye 2 gta rei eis ee etetatin a eojes et niCecmee ee Vaughan, W., of London, to not as agent for the Society . ofa -o2 Bee) 7 Ree letter from ale aheats TRY ai cas “octnctag Ale gr aattard ates) .« Se eed P oe hee Mra BA donates £10.10s. to the building... 2 2. s)s 6 o. 0 ec 0 0 ee Oe 0 ee 148 letter of, on weights and measures. .....20 22s cc cevevece 544 Vauquelin analyzes the Nicotiana latifolia ..... 1.0. ee ee eee 47, 418 Vaux, Roberts, death of 6s oe iw ee we oie Byte AU eater ed eee cael Oe Vegetables, esculent and noxious, to isting uiaty ; ge ig Whe nen aieag bain ators Oren dyes, AMOrican:. 7. Ha: siacteherelete etre RRP OTe se letras atta ew a har te ee poisoned by themselves ..........-. Gra atcraiiainoMar val igPts a Oe ete Teo Vegetable cordage........- EA SRP eee ee A hr ar Oe Br eRe! wine oo « « « 598, 599 THUSOID WIG Si fica, aw eee ee we Pe RCL RP ute rts OP EM ay EO | Vegetation of plants, essayon......... atl aatols aicah ated atin oh anor mire shoes 135 Ventilation of ships>>.o).) ek eR as - « «176, 306, 321, ‘328, “329, 338, 584, 536, 537 Ventilatorsand lampoil............ PY eS core Ss ata) oe HR See i rs. |) Venus, transit of. .. 2... pee tahoe te Ne \brb ap. 6 be, Web ea AaN Ob ech, i: eg COR Williams, Jona,, improved method of refining BUGAl. . » ge ewes esse Ooh prosents patent to tho Socloty, ..., 5+ sp eevee ereg eevee eoy Sb Woods from Jamaica presented by Filsted.. .. 1... + pee eee eens PAGE. Williams, Jona., thanked. ......... oe ee eo 0 oo & + B5ty 300, 302, 310, 444 measurements by, of the Blue Ridge. .......22-ccecrcecese + 285 donation from: to tue Society. a5 os each Wiebe ese 6 eee o> 25 memoir on the clayitig OF SURATE <6 5s essen ee tcewic eee eo 6G on thermometrical soundings. ..... - 489 WiiMGInsoOn Dt, HODSre DY. <4. ciate sha eae ece.e-e ; 69, 70, $1, 126, 279, udecas eon proposal of, recommended SY esi Sis a P Pr ees bak Borah Neri 70 obtains a copy of his paper on the fascinating power of serpents. cr ae WeititDer® 1OU-O1 a ind SERGOU. 33 oscaual ovate alate. od 0 ee 6 tle ce sea, See - Wilna, University of, to receive Transactions... ... a ele A at aces Site ee ae Wileon, Alexander, portrait presented... ie ow eee eee ee. me Wilson, D., meteorological observations by. ......c.ce2ece08-+eee+ 888 ANOS REV. JP: FOMENS 5.0 c/a 4 Sm acelaians)@ sel eres selene ow en ee eELEMSEs OLPIGK ROGUE TIONS Co oc. eo ea eee etal ee be eka me ee 153 Winds on Anticosta . A ie Dia RRR a Ae w AiS oR a Re wes 98 Windreill, angle for the sails of . RL ds ok eee Sete tb UE REEL ee en eB modelofa....... Sa are a ca ae ha Ee TU Or UE ise a eT 39 Trias MaRS Me TEL OLUOR 5; &. 56 ard. Baral Soar eh ware al Cin war Oats: weemiie 15 BOOGIE SOM cp aeca) ers ere. ha OCR SCS a Sie alee ete cee ete ets 15 WItKOUS BUBAT ss 0-0-0 to bi ele ree 0 se eee 8 ceoeceees 16 erode hb aiabdirgae Bantegaatg Qe ae aise) ee 17 Winthrop, James, lettierof ...... ei GhedaCerm aati Mab acetke ee Wistar, Dr., permitted to place rain-gauge on the Hall. Seat otal a wip wie tee eee experiments on evaporation by ....... ee level es eimtene ei elena 1 = kele to write to Jefferson about Kentucky cave bones............ 887 toexaminesame .........-. AE, Er OE RE ES CI We BORK hes gives an account of the bones ofthe mammoth............. 38% describes the bones of an unknown animal.........+..+.-. 280 VOMCRG gee ae acd eke ans ec mie ae le Male anesh aha a aie oe <0) ABO We OO a ie a :0 10.00) 0 5 4) sua ee aie SEGRE S chalece wis < es | SOD GIGGLOG AUNUGL OPAUOl. 6 a <)s,e ea n wiles letelimarcareaa a 4.0 0 6 6 0 O@ GEslines ths appointment . sc s acess coun ace bis wee bec ce OO elected President of American Philosophical Society ata oa tee 451 paper by. ..... les et 8 Bos kL OU EKA OE EMIIE SeREDGel ere s 2d, 440, 450, 400 plan of historical research . corm sees een ewes ste e « © MDD, 457 GIGE wa aetaNe oa) crebaiiclarale te pial ietneetrana eae abe ea ee AS eulogium on, by W. Tilghman. as Mi nemenetatae td al dacs alee <0 «Mle, £08 TIOPGBI OL fe are stelle eter e eed Ba any ol a Ea . 481, 612 Wistar, Mrs., presents portrait of Dr. Priestley. .....-.22e2.ee20++eee-8 480 Wood ashes will combust spontaneously .......... Mime tates) 6 oi ee IW OOG. G6 OO DIG 100) .cl-c)ca ea) where etanate alata 6.0 6 6 ee 8 6 6 0 e-@ 71 121 840 Wood brides; Poale’s essay-on és) 623s 6.5 Rene we eke eps Skee wee Pe Woodbary, bone found at...) 6 0s) a's bic ie acces ER RE are ee Ry ee 2 Woodhouse, Dr., answers Pricatley?s\.).. 0 eet ce sou: op on bo terecey lanes anes eee PHOKON-ANNUGL OFALOF 4.0 Yes iord fe fo Bde eibk CUR ARN UO UALS Lees aR ata Ur ene declines the appointment. ....... Fea Ne Sih Oe vege weg lat rastelis agen Aen borrows électrical: machine -... <2. «see 6 0 8 oe se ws ea ks RO WELUINS the BAMNO. 2. els iata eee Te ieee aie Ca aba land bean ya. Rae aisma Tee leaves minerals to the Society... .... ces cece ee eee svee eo 6416 BUIOSIUM ON obs elk ess eae AL Lote, Alek SW ome ag rie Peer. Woolbearing animals, paperon........ : REPL ar has Ah Rt Workman, Benj., improvement on Hadley’s quadrant. PRA Pea" 2 air | 2 Works of the Literati, account of. we valle, tall ay ty te) Sb eth oe! So Lae enw Set 83 World, now iheeryortue cc Ucn ee eer oe Se eae 473 Worms shown the Socloty:.. aeeep Bieee Anthony (Joseph) .... . 2... .482 ADU (EE) ae iene seers Uh Were hate chee Antill(Hon.),....... .6,14, *17, 43 ANH (E..). co ictac6: 0 BM eibca sebecwas Arango (Don Josef.) . . vide De Arango Arbo (J ) ghee a tise OF AVGhOM( DET )icsc sceiecsie wise ATOQIUO Tone: So swhic a ere) eee a cal ea eee ATIstotelia, \ 6:0 i074: 0 ve,)ene. -eekeies 5400 Armenteros (J. G.).. 220 26s eB Armours (Chev,)..... . . vide D’Ar- mours (Chev.) Armstrong (Allen). .......2..529 Arndt (J.). Arneats (T.). .... PURTIOUOM 5 leas: Tale WE PPOs 5 20 ws oa 6 wt o'0 0 Sc aLeee Arrowsmith .......... .344, 424 pT Ay to Perera rere irene Ch i 3 | ARERR. a rel cis Sie ckse eS te oberon eee Aspden (M,). . *20, 24, 32, 35, 43, 46, 50, 61 Astley (T.).. .. . . 462, 467, 472, 473, 482 BUMS oe crerbsé ie be sbyele @ 00-8 0 0 200 ALIOO: CWT) 0. sis ice keeteneté sos oOt Aubenton...... .vide D’Aubenton Audubon, J.J... . . . 591, *618, 623, 627 AUSUIUE Sc 5 cr a oe boa te ee ie eee Aurelius (Marcus) ........-. «409 ABPOL Gs) |S 51e 0:8 ele le audio ue aetna Austin (David)... 0.4.6.8 .6 6) s 2 2:6 Oe Austin (Jas.). ... . + 6 « + 459, 465, 486 Autenrecte (Prof.) ... + «+e0e- + 862 Awardl (Major) ..0s 20 ccce 56 sO Azambuja (Com, Torlade). ... . vide D'Azambuja Te Ee UT ete tee! ein wate fe . . 871 6,21 09; @ @59 415 =. Babbage, C....... ++ + « «612, 6% Bache. . 203, 262, 266, 267, 268, 271, 276, 279, 800, 36%, 495, 496, 498, 499, 500, 501, 502, 60%, 504, 606, 607, 511, 516, 517, 518, 528, 626, 128, 630,631, 535, 643, (548, 650, 651, 652, 658, 564, 655, 666, 550, 660, 562, 649, 565, 607, 609, 672, 575, |588, 601, 604, 627, 631, 606, 683 PAGE. Bache (Prof. Alex. Dallas) . #592, 598, 594, 595, 596, 597, 598, 602, 605, 612, 618, 614, 616, 618, 619, 620, 622, 624, 628, 629, 630, 634, 636, 637, 639,640, 641, 1643, 645, 646, 648, 649, 651, 653, 654, 655, 657, 659, 660, 661, 662, 663, 664, 666, 667, 668, 669, 671, 672, 674, 675, 676, 677, 678, 679, 680, 682, 684, 685, 686, 687, 688, 690, 691, 692, 697 Bache (th)... eeiscaee se Bache (Dr. Franklin) . 494, 585, 587, 545, ||560, |578, 595, 596, 598, 599, 601, 612, 613, 616, 618, 622, 623, 628, ||629, |630, 631, ||643, 646, 650, 651, 653, 657, 660, 663, 6614, 667, 668; 672, ||679, 684, 687, 691, |697, 702, 705 Bache (Major Hartman) . . *620, 621, 631, 640, 643, 645, 646, 667, 668, 669, 672, 682, 683, 684, 697, 706 Bache (Richard)... . 189, 202, 219, 561 Bache (Dr.W.). . . *261, 277, 390, 512, 526, 529, 532, 540, 541, 544, 576, 580, 582, 586, 589, 590, 592, 593, 599, 638, 634, 647, 648, 651, 652, 654, 655, 658, 662, 670, 671, 683, 688, 697, 701, 706, 707 Bachman (Rev. John)... . . . 623, 704 Bacon (Lord). . . . . «+. «470, 486 Bacon (John) os oo. e's sas eee bas pUe Bacon (Rev.).-. 0. ew 6 see a M14, 16 Baer. ri ee itera eet BEPISY (ONAK) os. e600 ee toneaeee Bailey (ofLondon)......... . 687 Bailey (F.)..... Pe oe ae ea CW A Bailey (Joel). . . . 40, 44, 45, "48, 56, +658 MAPASELD) bs a7 l0c70 ei wits ici. a: whall WCRSRhE een BOING. feos c '5..6. ois: stele hee py ae BRIDES, oho e. eieeasace Vanes TAe Baird (Absalom)... .. 2... . "188 BREGE s 0 sie ue 6 2 0ce- 018 ons s COOP One BOREL (CELA) 9 \ais wesa.6. a.yas Oe, Ue BaROr, Wis) 60 ie1d se vets ses OD Balbi... 1s 0: 0,06 078 8,0 610.0 6 O08 Baldwin (Laomi)....... . . 405, 485 Baldwin (M, W) . . *630, 659, 668, 668, 678, 674, 687 Baldwin (W. M.D.) ...+20+«. «486 Bancker (Charles N.) . *542, 566, 567, 580, 596, 597, 601, 605, 612, 640, 643, 646, 655, 660, 661, 663, 666, 667, 668, 680, 682, 690, 68, 709 BanokGr.(B. 'V.). «: 0.0 00. 0 us eh OON Bancker (Gerhard), ........ -"72 Bancrott: ... 06 és ee 6 0 ee ue eo Bancroft (Hd.) ..¢ seis eee 0 0 oar Banker... ss ce eer ee eens 6 OOh Banks (Sir Joseph). .... . . *162, 160 Barber (Capn,). 1... ee ee oo oe 6 OO Barbour (Jas.). . seis ec ee se Ole 843 PAGE. oo 0 « M147 « « 6 *9, 60 Barclay (Robt.)........ Bard (Samuel)... .....¢. BAC Meth is ae sts le eee BarIDg oe ie she aig atalie ale ip ealeet a Oe BAriker (Dr.)i. 5. ia ek he a ew eae Barlow (Joel) ....... . 406, #418, 417 Barnard (Mrs. Hannah)’. .... . .436 SOBENES (TOR. Fecha eee eo Barpnils ssc. EAD ye ees rd Barnsley (Capt. Thos.),.. . . *5, *12, 19 Barnwell (Dr. W.) . 235, 241, #820, 821, 323, 827, 328, 330, 333, 336, 337, 838, 344, 345, 846, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 357, 465, 466, 469, 471, 472, 475, 476, 480, 481, 482, 487, 496, 498, 499, 500, 501, 502, 528, 524, 527, 528, 529, 554, 559 Barres. ........ . vide Des Barres Barron (G). . .. ... » «872, 877, 885, 386 Barron (Capt. Jas.) . 535, 586, 537, 588, 540, 542, 557 SIMTPORO (Soi hedics.e5lde: te at cave lar wee ODE TREE Pace Se vatig ia Naa 4) ily tartar erin Sane tee POMC rans Na sGner wher alepriat aha e are a Barton . . 19, 22, 159, 161, 164, 170, 171, 177, 183, 188, 196, 199, 202, 209, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 228, 224, 229, 230, 232, 233, 234, 235, 286, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 257, 259, 261, 268, 264, 272, 274, 275, 276, 278, 279, 230, 282, 284, 288, 200, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 802, 304, 305, 307, 309, 310, 811, 818, 316, 318, 821, 322, 323, 827, 828, 330, 882, 333, 334, 385, 336, 337, 838, 839, 340, 842, 343, 845, 346, 847, 348, 349, 850, 857, 858, 359, 860, 861, 362, 363, 365, 868, 369, 371, 878, 375, 877, 878, 379, 880, 881, 382, 383, 384, 385, 886, 387, 888, 390, 392, 898, 394, 395, 397, 398, 400, 401, 418, 417, 418, ||419, 420, 421, 422, 424, 11425, 426, 430, 431, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 448, 447, 448, 449, 450, 468, 470, 471, 472; 478, 475, 479, 482, 485, 488, 489, 490, 537, 548 Barton (Jr.) . . . . . 448, 451, 452, 458, 459 ATCO CRS) iyavee alee. of eberel's 6:0 RBS Barton (Benj.) Smith, M.D.), - #168, 178, 187, 188, 198, 206, 217, 227, |235, 237, 246, 2538, ||266, 268, 269, 276, ||277, 280, 290, 820, 846, 357, 369, 881, 392, 899, 411, 433, ||438, 441, 443, ||451, 459 Barton (Dr.) 176, 179, 183, 185, 186, 191, 192, 196, 197, 198, 201, 202, 205, 206, 209, 213, 220, 223, 227, 228, 229, 234, 237, 241, 245, 246, 249, 252, 254, 255, 257, PAGE. Barton (Dr.), continued— 834, 336, 337, 34, 341, 342, 348, 844, 846° 348, 351, 357, 358, 362, 367, 369, 370, 372, 374, 375, 376, 379, 383, 384, 389, 396, 399, 421, 427, 429, 432, 433, 437, 440, 442, 453, 460, 462, 467, 474, 477, 485, 487, 537, 540, 546 Barton (Dr.,dr.). «2. 0:6 0 see « . 442 Berton CDP Bila ane a woe «Bs a fd Barter, (Hi) 6 oe wits bo Welaticr acetone 0 Gen Barton (Dr. J. Rhea). ....... 564 Barton (Matthias)......... .168 Barton (Mrs.). . 2... ++ « « 468, 468 pg A AL OS Se a ee A Barton (Rich, P.). . . . 155, *201, 358, 411 Barton (Rev. Thos.). ...... . *5, #12 Barton (Wm.) . *147, 169, 178, 181, 182, 185, 187, 189, 191, 192, 193, 195, 197, 198, 202, 205, 207, 209, 210, 211, 212, 217, 218, 220, 221, 223, |227, 228, 229, 230, 232 235, 238, 240, 241, 242, 243, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 252, 254, 256, 259, 261, 286, 319, 327, 357, BAStOD (DOr Wise 60-8 inal te et OOO Barton (Dr. W. P. C.) . 406, #442, 444, 445, 450, 453, 455, 457, 458, 468, |476, 484 Bartram, . . . 24, 32, 42, 65, 71, 82, 95, 233, 329, 333 Bartram (Isaac) . *9, 33, 39, |47, 49, 50, 52, 58, 54, 56, 59, 61, 65, 68, 69, 102 Bartram (J.)... - « . *l, *3, 33 Bartram (Moses) . *9, 50, 54, 56, 61, 72, 86, 99, 102, 369 Bartram (Wm.). . . i. «+ « « «206,88 Bauman (Major)........+--619 NG eee ror ere eerie. BAY HtON Ta) 0) s "sos ah bw aw a MOL Beach: (Sam). 6-6" he. 6 5k eee TD Beaseley, Rev. Fred . . #443, 447, 448, 451, 453, 457, 460, 469, 470, 472, 473, 475, 476, 479, 482, 485, 486, 500, 517, 555 Beattie (Jas.) .. 2... 200s so #144 Besalorte ts is tidis2 ak wie a ct) BIC Beaufoy (Henry) 2. 666 2 65. 6. 650 Begnioare ac ie sd otele ek sao O84 Beaumont(Dr.)... 0... se... .68l Beaurepaire (Quesnay)... . . vide De Beaurepuaire Beauvois, 220, 225, 238, 247, 248, 249, 252, 255, 271, 273, 462 Beauvois. . . . . vide also De Beauvois Beauvoir. ..... .. . 232, 233, 234, 284 Beccaria. ... Beck (T.:Romeyn) .......%. Beckley (J.).... ROCIO c 31k-'a a 5 0 a 0) 0 se 10 O06, OM Becson (Rey.)....... Beddoes (Drs 5. 6s. ess ee Were 342 Bedford (Dr.). .... we vente fis! ge Rants #236 pe Ae See ae 471, hei 506, 508 PRROROT ie 5.10, = 6 aie eats . 170 Belknap(Rev. Jeremy) . . 117, #121, 125, 127,204, 206, 212, 221, 339 Bell (Conrad J.).......+-+- 447, 481 Bell (Dr. John). . . 470, *623, 660, 663, 672, 673, 680, 690 Bell (Robert) <<. o:).cs = ave. bs ios eee Bowuldor. 5): <.5).6.' eae alee eee ee Bembridge (H.);......... . *6l, 62 Bepnexzot. (F.).c'i. ow ce <1) v vies rs | Oa Bev. 5.0.3 hykibce ps 19 eae eh See Bentham ..... < caliente ereleccemepee Bentley (Rev. W.). . . . . 2+ « « *426 BerehtOnd .\ 6.50.46 ep oe ley ok ato teen Ben Bergius (Dr. P.I.). . . . « « « « *19, $188 Bergman (Dr. Torbern)...... .*75 BereeiaG (MAS CS ce c5ickac Cee Berkley (Rob.) ...2...2..-+- -800 Bernerd (0,)is< ii. a wie bn 3/050 5080 BlOLthOlOh’ oo seie oo a oe tie eoee ORD Bertholet. ... 2+ 254+. - 209,417 Berzelius(T. J)... 2... 6 «+ #496, 597 Betton (Dr. Samuel)... .. . . 436, *582 Bettlo (Wi.).. 05 6 se ae cole ee BORON Gs sco ck soo ee We ee oe ee eee Bickley... . 246 Biddle . 17, 38, 76, 78, 79, 88, 89, 92, 102, 106, 108, 110, 113, 117, 440, 448, 453, 471, 485, 489, 527, 535, 574, 616 Biddle (Clement) . . *9, 82, 61, 71, 95, 150, 156, 191, 596 Biddle (Col. Clement C.) . . *502, 506, 507, (516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 528, 524, 526, 527, 528, 580, 531, 532, 534, 535, 587, 540, 544, 547, )548, 519, 555, 560, 562, 565, 566 573, 575, 576, 584, |588, 591, 59, 601, 612, J618, 1622, 1623, |629, 630, 640, 643, 645, 616, 661, 662, 668, 665, 672, 680, 682, 698, 702, 706, 709 Biddle (E.)... Pay ey Biddle (James). ...... «5, *l4, 192 Biddle (John G.). . 448, 450, 452, 467, 472, 473, 481, 604, 507 Biddle (Nicholas) . 439, 452, 465, 470, 478, 479, 481, 484, 486, 490, 498, 499, 508, 517, 521, 624, 535, 537, 543, 556, 564, 565, 588, GOA, 1612, 614, 617, 1648, 672, (697 Biddle (Owen). . .*9, 11, 31, 87, 40, 42, [47> 49, 62, 53, 61, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60, G1, 62, 66, 08, 69, 71, 73, 174, 77, 80, 81, 62, 84, 85, 00, OL, 04, 05, 90, 100, 101, 103, 110, 111, pid Biddle (Thomas), . *589, 501, 604, 596, 614, 1643, 668, 672, 693, )697, 700, 700 PAGE. Bigelow (Dr. Jacob). . . 469, 474, #481, 482 Bigsby (John J., M.D.). . . #586, 537, 539 Billé(Steen), --e sve ae sievatie . #628, 693 Billings (Capt. Wm.). . . . . 194, 206, 207 Bingham (W,). 6. sco el ee He *147 Binwey (Bo ssa ee *122, 1136, [147 Binney (Horace). . *407, 408, 412, 433, 435, 438, 439, 442, 450, 452, 457, 458, ||460, 478, 1484, 507, 584, 1585, 537, 675, 695 Binns(John)... .. . . 849,386, 4:6, 490 BHODE 1 eo bee A ee BGG pore u Sk, eal ewe! WAS ne OnE Birch (W.Y.). . 2 6 6 « © « «262, 315, 322 Blackie CIT) e hile! a ele wala ee ee Vee Blackstone. . Blackwell (Rev. Dr. R.). . #122, 129, 158, 11187, 192, [21], 221, 231, 1285, 287, 242, 277, 290, 298, 323, 369 Blagden (Dr.C.).. Blainville. ... .. vide De Blainville Blair (Rev Sam., D.D.)...... . *256 Blanch (J.).. Gin ewes See ele 239 Blanchard. ..... otiar gAba om copes 183 Blanchet (Dr. Francis). . . . . #308, 701 Bleakeley (John) . *172, 177, 192, 198, 212, 214, 218, 221, 223, 227, 229, 230, 282, 233, 234, 1235, 287, 289, 240, 241, 212, 248, 245, 248, 247, 248, 252, 258, 262, 266, 273, 279, 281, 282, 284, 290, 291, 294 296, 300, 302, 810, 311, 812, 814, 818 820 Bloomfield (Jos. E.). . 2... +++. 603 Blumenbach (J. Fred., M.D., F.R.S.). . 232, *270, 579 Boardley (J. Beale). . 109, 112, *116, 155, 228, 208 Bodoin...... 5 saan a) Moreh ains 179 Bollmann (Justus Eric, M.D ) . *204, 299, 809, 820, 343, 414, 419, 489, 442, 460 Bond, . 9, 10»12, 17, 19, 81, 88, 35, 36, 88, 42, 43, 44, 15, 46, 48, £0, 52, 58, 56, 57, 58, 50, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 69, 70, 71, 72, 78, 174, 78, 82, 88, 84, ||85, 86, 88, 89, 92, 94, 97, |98, 100, 101, 109, 110, 111, 114, 115, 121 Bond (Bi, Tx.) 6s ee eee a ee wee Bond (Dr.). , 13, 15, 18, 20, 25, 39, 75, 76, 85, 89, 96, 98, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 112, 118, 115, 119, +125 Bond (Dr. Phineas), . . "1, "8,7, 8, 11, 12, 18, 84 Bond (Dr, Thos.) . . "1, "3, "5, 7, 8, 9, ||L0, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 28, 24, 82, ||47, 49, 60, 61, 77, 81, 85, 91, 94, 198, 99, 1100, 112, 129, 658 Bond (T., Jr.) . « « . "12, 24, 44, 85, 86, 89, 94, 121 845 PAGE. Boneh(W atten. oh iar sieheisietate ees Bonaparte (Charles Lucien) #529, 535, 537, 540, 541, 542, 544, 547, 553, 554, 558, 569, 571, 575, 581, 582, 583, 643 Bonfils. . BONG soo 5 20's. c's nel aes AON BORy BLO Bonpland:.. 6.005". Borda (Pingre) . 55. 2 «6 és = 605 POV is (FAS oe ia oS anh cl ace) e- 5 eee PROSE Sr iaig So tas gear yah blo aaa ae ee Borson (Stephano) ......... .552 Botta (UVarlo).... Boudinot (Elias)... . Bougainville. . . vide De Bougainville Boulton (Mat.)........ « «812, 508 Bournon. ...... .vide De Bournon Boushe (C. Paul). ....... . 651, 656 BOncsingawlts wie sk ee wees OB Bowditch (N.) . 330, 406, 412, 414, #415, 431 482, 598 Bowdoin (Hon. Jas.) . . 111, *147, 179, 891 Bowen (8;). . . 2 6 c+ « © + 24 25, 82, 985 FMAM OOMOUNY Sieh a ese tao. te ete ce . . 597 BN Cae aE SO he cael ea RV RNR AT 7 Boyle (PRCT: cea, wie es eee 3 ae MEOW IGT e co ane eich ic, clecate wc tae Boys (Dr: Wm.) . 2. ..2 « «0 + *200, SOD POMONA ons hata lohig ig . 444 Brackenbridge (H. cia nae 441, "452, 457 Bradburn oe 1 AYO? Bap aie . 551 Bradford . Bradford (Dr.).... Bradford (Samuel F.)...... 310, 604 Bradford (Thos.) . . *5, *14, 36, 84, 99, 100, 125, 463, 607 Bradford (William) 84, ||136, 147,|| 158, 167, 184, 191, 607, 611 Brahm. ....... ..vde De Brahm Braithwalte.. <<. s.< «0 ec 6 « . 86l ee SRE ate 1+ ST OVARIAN Ce arte elec a rene ve ais. ees OBR RPRODREOT ocala te ieee a ai 5 ae Brearly (David). ....... . *168,170 Breck (S.). . . . 2. «2 + « » 482, 484, 649 Brechonxidge's. ae Gia. ok eece ak . 448 Breptonin skis nice . . vide De Bretton Brewster (Sir David). ....... .630 BAeIG TOS: CRB) is so Sirol coi sol pr a Briggs eetscly #236, 311, 336, 337, 338, 358, 398, 406, 412, 420, 445, 458 Bright (H.). . EES be Ae . . 654 Beings Cs) he ele me « *626 Bringhurst (James). . 24, 32, "33, 50, 54, 56, 60, 61, 64, 66, 87, 95, 150, 171, 178, 188 PAGE Brinton (J. H.) . . . 2 2 2 « « . 428, 425 PVigbewS (OMI s eo sce a oo RTE Brisseau-Mirbel.. .... . .875, 417 Brissot (John Peter)... .. . . 165, 198 Brodie (C.'Ci).¢-555 5 4.5 és oo «BAD, B48 Bronenanti.4 sss we ee QT Brockenbrongh (Jno.) . .. . . *663, 702 Brongniart (Alex.) ..... . . 417, *490 BORGO 5 5 5.y te ees eeu ese 388 Brookes os: 6.05) oro 0 0: « BO, 885, 462 Brown. . 321, 375, 390, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 504, 520, 528, 529, 543, 572, 575, 580 Brown (Dr. Chas.) . 207, 380, 382, 447, 487, ‘ 571, 576 Brown (Frederick). ....... 623, 624 Brown (Hon. James). . . . 558, *568, 572, 595, 599, +670 Brown (John). . . 2 2 « « © © © + 200, 325 Brown. (John Poses 6.208 fe - - 681 Brawn. GEOR nie 's vos “a ae te oP Oe Brown (Dr. Sam.) . *299, 822, 344, 374, 379, 401, 402, 7599, 600 Perera (ODOG 6 2 a a ee ee Browne (Peter A.) . . . 467, 469, 470, 527, 528, 601, 606, 686 Browne (W. Laurence). ....... 317 Bruce (Archibald, M.D.). ..... . #400 UME Sociable mies ge wea) Neha tel Oe PORTING) 26a aad ae ee ee rena a -W. “wo os as ee BT ane 626, 627, 628 Bryan (George) . . 3, 7, 8, 50, 51, 110, 121, 147 Wrrvar (Des Wiis). oie als edie kia e Om Bryant (Dr.)..... oe laced her eeba 76 WGN Ss ars iat atcats vide Do Buch Buchan (Earl of). . . . 164, *220, 228, 232, 258, 323 Buchanan (Dr. Geo.) . . 171, 172, 228, 392, 402, 403, 404, 405, 441 BWaohanan: Wi i ho chee ele 647 Buel (Abel) .. 6. 6 6 + +» - 86, 39, 41 Buffon (Comte de) . . 6, ‘418, 19, 41, 63, 88, 91, 94, 4 104, ve 154, 381, 478 Bujalsky (Prof.) . ais - « *630 BuRrew Cy is ki Bee sce 517 Bull (Marcus). . . . 305, 552, 553, *566, 576 PR ek ere elie gh Sa bs bt 192 Burd CR Ry rie oa ae ct . . 570 Burgiua (Dr. P:)....... - . *6, 18, 73 pe 9 ea ere ae ae 149 NS AO a a ae 299 OO ne ela & 4 0 le a. shar ueee py OS ea ee 444 Burmann (Nich. i, M. D.). dee — Burrough (Marmaduke, M.D.) . #630, 638, 646, oor ERIE ea alles aac 5. oath 473, 489, 495 846 ; PAGE. Se ee DORR E aeRO ie eee) Bushnell (D.).... - - 272, 273 Bustamenti (Don José Maria) . #576, +600 Butts .......... . vide De Butts BRPMREAGION:) 5 g's 05s 6 64s 1A OO OOO PEMDE 6 e's. e019 ie bl ee) Cae Byrnes (Daniel)... ...... » 161, 162 aey water (J.)..... &_ ¥iccainse) sae secaaeee C.. Cabanis. . 2. 08s 2 0 ee 2 M144, 485 Cadbury (H.).. 2.2. 6 e's s% 6 S18, 185 Cadet. oe.e'S:a 6 ceseete. 6 6 oa capereees $5 Cama eee is SiS sid ee OEE Cadwalader (Dr.). . . .*7, 8, 10, 11, 24, 41 Cadwalader (SamuelG.)...... . 100 Cadwalader (Thomas). ...... Cadwalader (Dr. Thos.)...... Cares i(5.)sis. seas Cagnoli.... siete te ae ORTHOP e? is So eae ple eel ship le teen Caire-Morand. ....... «+ «895, 897 Caldas......... . vide De Caldas Caldwell (Dr. C.). . 121, 147, 232, 285, 240, 248, 246, 247, 252, 258, 257, 258, 261, 281, 282, 284, 286, 288, 290, 310, 311, 314, 315, 821, 322, 326, 327, 828, 330, 332, 333, 334, 345, 346, 348, 349, 363, 370, 883 Caldwell (Samuel). ....... .*5, *12 Camac (Wm. M.)...... Campbell (George) . . . . . *702, 708, 709 Camper (Adrian Giles) . . *390, 419, 458, GIS 6.5" Boe te 466, 468 Camper (Peter)... ..s-.eee. . *168 Campomanes (Count), ... . . *121, 162 Camus. 2's 0:0 e866) 6 0% 0/0 s 6 O80 Cantwell... ss s'c 0.0 0.014 © vie ekek Car (85) si5) ob ate . "474 Carache (Joseph). . ...eee-+-+ «20 Carena (Hyacinth) .....s.. .*618 Carey . . 344, 895, 474, 498, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 514, 515, 516, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 526, 627, 528, 529, 530, 532, 535, 587, 511, 544, 571, 576, 580, 584, 586, 601, 646, 668, 680, 682, 685, 702, 709 Carey & Son. . . «0 0 0 + 2 « © « 4765, 489 Carey (Henry C.). . . . *688, 648, 661, 663 Carey (Matthew). . 161, 221, 878, 482, 484, 485, "508 Carey (W.). 06 00 8 6 eo 6 0 0 0 ON 481 Cardenas ..ssccvcccverse se «O00 CORUTEEy oe 0) ¢ bb 0-0 & 000-2 pe Ay ir ee ee Carlisle (Nicholas, LL.D.) . *685, 689, 603 Carlson (Gustavus)... 60 6 ee ee O48 Carmelo (Do Monte). .... +. + . G52 Ourminotl,...., « «103 ¢’o'e 8° @ Stee 8 PAGE. Carré(C.) <2 .\selee lees a epee CRIME.) 85 (ok 4k) a eee CARROT 6 2k hes he eee ee Carter (Col. Landon). ..... 19, 20, *35 OBCVOR SS. ces a eral wimpy coho an tate Oe Gerian & Ron. i030: < hoa acer wees Cass (General Lewis)... .. . . #558, 564 Cassitani (Count Morozza) .... .155 Cather (Dr.)......... Cathrall (Dr. Isaac) . . *240, 242, 245, 246, 247, 270, 300, 399 Castro(Joasde). . 2... 6 8 0 ee LO 2 ee ee ee Pra es NS iy AL tT Cavallos (Don Pedro). ........385L Cayru...........videDeCayru OS Ee, cies a, a4. 0 0| wide eT oe @ E76 Tee Ceracchi (Jos.). .. 2. eee-. #201 GBPOBEE ie) OSes Seialle cuts etn lea lua tomes COPAONIO DN. 6556 Seo hele la Se eneae sale COTTAODY) is is) 5-0 so 0h, adh ee eee UORRDGIE 5) 45s s0iie Sede tae a a we ce eee OHEIMGN Gi sa hoes eet ane is to te Chamberlain. so: 0 uce 6 snes teen ae Chambers (Geo.) . . 1... 0 ee es 476 Chapman , |/222, 398, 400, 401, 402, ||403, 405, 406, |412, 413, 414, 415, 418, 419, 421, ||425, |}432, 436, |488, 489, 442, 443, 445, 449, 452, 453, 454, 468, 469, 471, 472, 478, 474, 478, 481, 483, 484, 489, 492, 493, 495, 496, 500, 501, 502, 504, 506, 507, 516, 517, 518, 520, 521, 523, 526, 527, 528, 581, 585, 541, 548, 555, 565, 566, 569, 577, 57%, 582, 588, 591, 594, 596, 598, 602, 612, 613, 614, 616, 617, 618, 624, 625, 626, 628, ||629, ||643, 645, 651, 660, 663, 668, 672, 673, 679, 684, 697, . 699, 700, 705, 709, 710 Chapman (Isaac A.) ........ .428 Chapman (Josiah). ..... . - 490,494 Chapman (Nathaniel, M.D.), . *86, 397, 899, 401, 427, 432, 433, 485, 488, 451, 455, 460, 470, 512, 521, 528, 687, 546, 555, 556, 565, 569, 573, 576, 584, 585, 589, 601, 644, é 676, 688, 691, 702 Oaptal is, oe eee 8 0's 0 ete a Obey oor OHATIOS, ‘es ‘ojc bie bee eines 8 ee ee Charlevoix . » . so s+ 0 0 2 0 6 86m) G00 Chastellux. .s° 0.06 0's ees ete eee Chaulnes. .... . . vide De Chaulnes Chaumont.... . . vide De Chaumont Chauncey (Charles) . . 888, "442, 450, 478, 508, 585, 687 CHAUpArd s vec ci eres occ wie Oe OCHAROULE, «a:'0\0''0.'n ete 0 6 8 tere eee Chew. (Coli) evasion se ue ow ROO Chew (BenJamin), ced ee ode 0 Mh M7 847 PAGE. Chew (BenJ., Jr.) . . . . « » *147, 192, 570 Cheves (Langdon) . . . *499, 500, 526, 532 Chipchase(John)..,..-+++.-. 349 OHOUMEL os ek see eh egele eames eae Chonan... ol ah aalg yt a Ee Church (Dr. John) . . . *326, 828, 329, 330, 832, 383, 336, 342, 344, 346, 350, 341, 365, 368, 369, 370, 376, 377, 379, 881 Churchman (Jno.) . 103, 104, 148, 150, 151, 173, 178, 183, 197, 257 ClCOTOs ic seis ee 2e ieee ae Cirbet (Michael)... . 22 2 eo + «+ « OF CHEUNG CD.) th: ie! ee! 0a cp ras eee eRe Cist......... . vide Styner & Cist HVIRIO. ois: c poe aere occa eeea eee Clark (Daniel) . ... 2... . 29, *85, 42 Claw (RAL) en eco adage cece) Seep oon Clark (Gen.). . . . 6 + + eo 3 = - 460, 475 OPI OS piko.cs,- ee tone eetele. te Beep eee Clarkson . 82, 36, 41, 44, 50, 52, 54, 55, 59, 60, 63, 64, 65, 66, 70, 77, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84, 115, 192, 446 Clarkson (Dr. Gerard) .... . 33, 43, 99 Clarkson (Matthew). . . 33, 99, 100, |101, (110, 298 Clavening. ..... . 835 Clavigero:. 6s ec ese ee Clay (Joseph) . *283, 284, 285, 286, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 805, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 8]7, 319, 320, 326, 334, 894, 296, 397, 399, 400, SR POOGEia?Gi 5 selec ev ale, wi a;(n 108, 288 Claypole & Dunlap. . . vide Dunlap & Clay pole Claston CEBOR A 6: ois. cei e é 0. 80s WOO Cleaveland (Prof.)..........8517 Clem... Chavatel seme PlOMmBG IAG e wars cee 5 3 of e OOD GOO sta ecabehe a. 5. e: a) 6 sec lela ele Cleveland (Parker) ..... . . 469, *481 Clibborn (Edward)......... .598 Chidfond: (3: Dasani s ase-ss «81,0 Clifford (T.)... . 24, 32, 38, 34, 39, 49, 52, 54, 55, 56, 59, 60, 61, 64, 65, 68, 69, 70, 7, 78, 79, 80, 84, 86, 94, 145, 158, 168, 173, 175, 185, 220, +230 Clinton (Hon. Dewit) . #447, 454, +578, 617 Cloud (Jos.). . . #382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 888, 389, 390, 392, 393, 394, 396, 397, 400, 401, 402, 403, 405, 407, 408, 410, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 423, 426, 427, ||432, 438, 439, 443, 445, 446, 447, 448, 450, ||451, 454, 457, 463, 466, 468, |469, 476, 480, 483, |484, 487, 492, 499, 505, 507, 532, 595 Clymer (George). . . . . 398, 483, 462, 483 PAGE, Coates . . 344,520, 521, 527, 528, 529, 531, 552, 553, 554, 560, 563, 565, 571, 574, 579, 588, 590, 591, 594, 596, 601, 628, 648, 646, 653, 660, 667, 679, 680, 682, 684 Coates (Dr. B. H.) . 488, #519, 532, 540, 544, 576, 580, 600, 606, 616, 654, 661, 663, 705 Goatees cca niet rw o 6s. BIS, OM Coats (S.).... vee s 60208 Cochran... . videStewart & Cochran COTA RUE Ss o's eb oe oe est ei OAD Cointereaux .. .. «s+... - 408,410 COldGD oo: 5:55; «0 EER UR oo! bre Colden (Hon, Cadwallader). . . 2, *4, 65 Coleman (W.).... Coles (Ed.)...... Colhoun (Dr. Sam.) . . #454, 455, 456, 458, 459, 460, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 478, 474, 479, 482, 483, 484, 485, 487, 489, 490, 496, 499, 501, 502, 532, 538, 541, 546, 530, 565, 567 Gore CAIOVRIO) sce: cic ene cavetea a ee Collin (Rev. Dr. Nicholas) . . 142, 168, 172, 177, 185, 196, 187, 191, 192, 195, 197, 198, 199, 201, 202, 205, 207, 208, 209, 212, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 224, 225, § Ee s 5 BE BBEE 2S ERESZZE2 - - aS 468, 472, 478, 474, 475, |476, 490, 491, 493, 495, 496, 497, 498, | 501, 502, 505, 506, 507, 508, 518, 520, 523, 524, 526, 527, 528, 581, 582, 585, 587, 541, 548, 544, 547, 548, 550, 551, 554, 556, 557, 559, 1561, 565, 571, 575, 576, 612, +619, EZRE Es EEz § EE . 865, 368, 369, 370 3 416, 417, 418, 421, 423, 425, 426, 427, 428, 431, |432, 433, 434, 485, 437, |438, 439, 442, 1443, 445, 447, 448, 449, 450, [451, 452, 454, 455, 458, 459, |460, 461, 463, 464, 465, 467, |468, 470, 471, 472, 478, 474, 475, 476, . 848 i PAGE. Collins (Zaccheus), continued— 478, 479, 481, 482, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, }498, 499, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, (507, 508, 510, 512, 513, 514, 516, 517, 518, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 582, 533, 534, 585, 537, 543, 544, 546, 547, 548, 551, 559, 560, 564, 568, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 576, 583, 584, 585, 588, 590, 596, 597, 598, 601, 604, |612, +617, 623, 624, 642, 649 Collins (Christopher). .... eaneueem Collyer (Dr. W. Bengo)..... - 7519 Colrain...... (saser ws Wiesate eee are Columbus (Christ). ........ .884 Columbus (Ferdfnando) .. . 884, 385 Combe... ....2.+.+ «81,118, 118 Combe (Thomas)......... . 44,61 COMDORS a: ob eic seh els 16 we oe ROE Oy AO Commerell.... . vide De Commerell Condie (D. Francis, M.D.). . *664, 666, 684 709 Condammiie 56d Stole evs 815 Condorcet (Marquis de). . 94, *95, *144, 497, 600 Cong ss i635 4205 ai diiatie ie belay iin OER Gonmell ye: (Lie td ahah wee Suda a oeae Conover (Samuel F., M.D.) . . . 223, 387, *390, 891, 392, 893, 394, 396, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403, 405, 409, 410, 417, 418, 421, 425, 426, 428, 433, 439, 450, 480 Gontalh e600)... Mantes s 818 Conrad (FRO) ee. o. aries siete aren we O74 Conrad (8.) . . . 548, 515, 551 1, 552, 553, 558, 563, 594, 596, 601, 602 Conrad (Sol. W.). . . . 447, 454, 474, *508, +619, 620 Conyngham (Redmond) .. . . 455, 458, *490, 502, 518 O60 Raid vhs, oim late tetera eas 336 OCOOKO: (Ts) is fo siiw: ok ov ot ieteie oss. cA Cooke (Capt.). Sele pia. eArewss 98 Coombe (Rev. Thos.) . 11, 12, 19, 45, 46, 52, 59, 61, 62, 63, 61, 65, 66, (69, 70, 71, 73, 174, *75, 76, 83, 84, 85, 86, 88, 91, 94, 96, 98, 108, 180 Coombe (1... FP. )iic 6.6, or 0: aiielbsiivuers Gh Coombes-Dunols ... 2266+ + 6 + BM Coombs, «. 2. sec ceesve so 6 40,115 Coombs (Thos.) .... 2.46 +++ 948 Cooper. . . 834, 303, 414, }468, 445, 449, 460, 461, 464, 467, (408, 470, 471, 472, 477, 481, 482, 433, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491 Cooper (Judge)... 1.664660 «4 Cooper (Jas.). «ee ee eee e 6 6 MOD COOper (JOR) i vise et woes ce be Cooper (PYOL) « sisie dsc ’-0.\0 cies OTB Cooper (Rev, Dr. Myles). ..... . *85 PAGE. Cooper (Dr. T.) . #320, 450, 457, 463, 469, 483. Copernicus. ....... . . 281, 259, 580 Coppenger (JO8;) -. .).-. sis 8's Cornwallis (Lord)........ Correa. . 434, 435, 437, 438, 489, 440, “44, 443, 445, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 459, 460, 461, 462, 465, 466, 469, 470, 472, 473, 474, 482, 483, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 495, 496, 498, 7527, 539, 613 COPTER, 6 os Sige vide also de Serra CORRE aol Eo th I ee . .107 Cortez (General)... ... « « . «545, 695 RSONRIR IY ons) Nal eres . 407, 409 COUTAOAINS 6.5565 GN Salis eee GCouldery (W:). 2. 2 se ee 6s 3 209, 2OL Coulter (Thos.). .... . . . 808, 304, 312 COuUpPIAny..36 <6 eo orse he Ne, 10 Coreen ere ene Courtan Vaud 6 i él: ora eae Courtenay (Prof. Ed. H.). . 655, 660, 661, *663, 664, 667, 668, 671, 672, 676, 677, 678, 679, 680, 682, 685, 686 GOMLEP. co's ko Wha iotewerebartenet ater mae Cowper (Dr.)'s- 02s aiacters ein heen OOS hays ws eoiel iat Wel ae TOs dy OO Coxe. 238, 239, 240, 241, 244, 255, 857, 858, 859, 360, 361, 363, 365, 369, 371, 378, 376, 877, 387, 390, 398, 418, 487, 439, 463, 477, 482 Goxe (Deniel).o os 6) ee eee ents DOSS HD,): at ooh ows le ee a ett a e OO Coxe (James)... .6 0. oe el a oh s¥e OID OOXS' (FORM) Sie ale los tei We ee Coxe (Dr. John Redman) . 268, 274, *283, 285, 286, 288, |290, 204, 297, 298, 209, 300, 803, 804, 306, 307, 309, 310, 311,812, 314, 815, 816, 317, 818, 319, 820, 821, 828, 825, 826, 827, 828, ||3830, 382, 383, 834, 836, 387, 888, 339, 340, 841, 842, 348, 346, B48, 349, 850, 851, 861, 381, 892, 482, 433, 440, 441, 442, 472, 478, 491, 495, 582 Coxe (Tench) . '. 183, *236, 246, 262, 268, 273, 275, 278, 282 QP oe ot ee i 0 o eo 8 BRU Obes Coe Craig (Major Isaac)... .. . . 128, “147 Oralg (Peter)... ). 66 sine To's! era pe eOe OPA 6 i else wie eb 0 eee do kee Creasie(Dr.):. o o:0 oot ote ees 6 6 401 GPORR CTD) ies ic0t so oa) Ore beet ete hh ee Creswell (Ob i)s io \s0 oe ete ee oe ele Creveceur (St, John). . vide De Creve- Cour, « ses 6 oe 0 oo 268,178 Crevelli: (Driv: ee coc etle the b's ee BOB Crocker (Henty) « ¢ sev ots ees 161 Croix. ........ . vide Do la Croix Orokers sé ene 800) él 0 eo MOO) CO8 Croker (Rev. Temple Henry)... .162 Orookshanks i.) 0c ew ee 0 be» 8 AME , 849 PAGE, ha: 60 Manan ag it a Cpniizmhan les. sco ecal Sw ilo lp ts ee "SCH QRODOS ?) 6 9 bide en be eal eee Cubi (Mariano). .......++.. 6581 @atlon (Dr). oe: oe) oe so SBS BO OU ia BSS ale’) Flies Gg ORE Cufiat (Joanne Baptista). . . . . 240, 241 Cunningham (B,) . ~~ ~~ aie Currie (Dr. W.) . *207, 212, 221, ||227, 230, 231, 234, 285, 238, 239, 240, 241, 246, 247, 255, 266, 267, 279, 288, 295, 307, 311, 314, 818, 819, 328, 345, 346, 360, 365, 368, 369, 404, 406, 410, 426, 483, 439, 443, 452, 453, 454, 458, 459, 460, 462, 468, 472, 473, 476, 479, 482, 487, 498, 500, 503, 507 Gurry. ....... . 442, 447, 448, 450, 465, 531 ORFEOD sie ee ene e 60 ole TOON tL eee ren ee megs CU Bas 6 olan aN es 2 aS Cutbush (Dr. Jas.). . . 314, *443, 444, 445, " Grosse (John.G.).. 455, 459, 460, 472, 487 Cuthbert (Ross). ... . . . 897, 403, *413 GMET (ROWS) i neia vere id eters 3 OD Cuvier (Baron) . 310, 399, 419, 534, 628, 629, 640, 647, 648 me DHA DOVille. 0:5 oie: 0: oho cite eee g LIM TRI OB Ho eg Ka neine seih0 ar diaeile te eee IGE sec we. c ale ae ee ene ee Dacosta (Francis) . . 877, 488 Dallas (Alex, J.).. . 198, 215, 393, 398, +469 Dalman (J. Wilhelm, M.D.) . . *566, 578 DAO. 056) 0 G66 0 e seo BAT, M41, O35 Dana. (Francis) .:. . 0c 0 6 ee 0 0 2 S24 IR aaa tara ake one 60.96 0 0 S04 WMO a rch ak Go inlets 6 ee BER Demetrios 256-060 esac se 6 6 RD D’Angeville (Marquis)........ Timm iete( POL ie hae le, 6 oie sce wo FAL Dantell (Dr. W.O.)s 2 <0 0 0s 3 + 5 662 Dannery (Consul General), . . 628, 680 TRIRON fara io anse voesiw (ose nis CD Darby (W.) . 463, 464, 473, 508, 595, 639, 648 BOOP sedi ios we Roles ass Wake saris de te OOD Darlington (Dr. W.) . . . . 409, *519, 554 D’Armours (Chev.). ..%..... .128 Darwin (Erasmus, M.D.)..... .*207 Da Serra (Edward Correa)... .. . 539 Dashkoff (La Princesse) 169, #172, 204, 478, 483 DeSilva. «see ob sa o eos eee o BEGAID OS oes! yids er eee Daubenton (M.). . . . . . 94, #95, 154, 381 pS SAN Care ry DB VOGOG. is Wes ed MELA ie ae DOE AS PR Eee oid SA ee PROC. AMER, PHILOS. soc. I. liv. PAGE. Davidson (Dr.). . *15, 17, 19, 20, 44, 50, 52, 57, 61, 84, 115, 160, 191, 192, ||217, 227, 228, 285, 239, 247, 248, 255, 256, 261, 264, 265, 266, 267, 277, 278, 282, 369 Davidson (James). . .. . *6, 14, 43, |217, : 246, 277 DOW oc: win be SS elace ee sO, OD Deviate, oes Foo oie ks so vis (Benjamin) ........ .*9,38 TaGle (D5 a's) a ele. 0 6 0 eee 6c OTe Deevie:(S Jess 0c 0 0-0-0 56 MOy BE; M17, OF Davy (Captain J.). . . . . . 404, #426, 431 Davy (Humphrey) ....... DUWOU Tbs a ee ies ee Dawkins (Henry)... . 54, 62, 64 Dawson (J.). 2... see + 6 « © «590, SOL Wer tom: (OO). Sa cic tana sere wore eee D’Azambuja (Com. Torlade) . . 584, 640 Deabbate (Gaspard) . . *517, 518, 519, 420, 521, 522, 532, 641, 542, 543 De Abrahamson . «sins eieis Sie 605 De Andrada e Silva (J. B.). . . *5l4, 521 De Arango (Don J osef). . . 309 Dearborn (Ben.). ... "#837, “878, 460, 519 Deawneretl) cc oc eee ae BREE RO: 50's = 444 4 4 SOE 404 Deas (Lieut. Allen). Juco hte, De Azanbiya [sic] (Tirlader) ie ae 666 De Beaurepaire (Quesnay). .... .171 De Beauvois (Palisot). ... . . #201, 202 DeMesuvas (Pat). sss she es 203 De Blainville (H. M. Ducrotay) .*185, 488 TOBGUrHOR. oh leat s yale cele @ eee 425 De Bononiensi.....4.......3815 De Bougainville ........+.- 316 De Brahm (Major) . . . #121, 124, 209, 237 De Bretton (Baron Fred.)..... .447 De Buch (Leopold). ......... 529 De Butts (Dr.).. . . . . 447, 448, #502, 504 De'Cald@aa(P. I.) . os cieis sive = A Decandolle socks lok . 872 De Castro (Don Joas)........ .170 De Cayru (Barfio).......2... S5l De Chaulnes (Duke)... Pees | | De Chaumont (Ray) .......+ .589 De Commerell . .. 5. seis es 316 De Correa(J.). 2... 2 ee : 438 Decquemare (Abbé)...... alia De Creve-Coeur (St John) ...... De Ferrer (Don Jos. Joachim) . *311, 326, 365, 384 888, 408 De Ferrer (Juan Manuel) ...... 399 De Foronda.... . . . 332,369, 389, 395, 404 DeiPrere(Chev.) i.e. ss els 255, 304 De Garda (Diego). ..........169 DeGereeeels Sow cw as *168, 172 De Giraldes (J. P. C. Cassado). . . . *568 PRINTED JANUARY 24, 1885. 850 PAGE. De Gournom, Foie ies. 0 se i Sse oe OOS Sr a eee tenes bu | STIBVO os iis ic coo o8 oS eee DO Hem (Colus) 2. oo 6)se eee a 4 De Humboldt (Le Baron Alexan- SUMON Tavis oso 8 «Of bipetigeta Lan etieees De Hupsch (Baron). ...... .176, De Jaudenes (Don Joseph) .. . 240. Be Gay CDr.) «6 5.66 :0nee te cal ote De Konnick. De la Croix..... De la Forest (Anthony Renatus Charles Mathurin),.... . . #201, 509 De la Lande. ...... ... ... 188, 196, 317 De la Luzerne (Chevalier). .... .109 De Lambre (J. B. Jos.) . #337, 373, 410, 441 Delamere. oo isis cc ig ici 0 dete ia RO Delany (Sharp)..... . . 87,89, 94, 99 Delancy (Rev. Wm. H.). . *589, 615, 617, 686, 643, 689 Delano (Capn. A.). . oe 5 «+s > «488 Delaplaine. ...... . 466, 474, 478, 484 Del’ Asteyrie (Ch, Philibert) *400, 407, 649 6 kn TV RDAT os a kw cae el vanes De Liancourt. .... . . « « « 237,288, 246 DG LCRAODA: 6 ous is 49-10. beta eee ow hd CC eee Meta ar eee ho Do le Tamtree oe. ions stoners ete: 8820 De la Llave (Don Pablo) ..... .*550 Del’or (M. le B.). FOE AOR ou De Loziére (Baudry) aie Th. er aapee . 805 Del Rio (Andreas) . 485, *604, 605, 612, 615, 616, 617, 622, 638, 641, 645, 646, 650, 651, 652, 658, 655, 659 0 0 0 0 0 o © 0 old, O15, B61; 862 Delwuee i565 eS is sae Ate hee bee De Maltitz(Baron). ....+.... - 552 De Melito (Count Miot)...... . *545 De la Moriniére (S. B. J. Noel)... . 441 De Marbois (Barbé). . . . . 164, 876, 700 Demaree (8. R.). . . . «+ + + » - 870, 871 De Moleon. . .. os sccieece « B88 De Montbret (Baron Coquebert) . . *517 De Montargis: . .0+ss0s vee Ml De Nemour (Dupont) . 296, 298, #299, 300, B13, 317, 899, 425, 420, 457, 458, 459, 468 De Neufville (Baron Hyde), . . 593, *589 DOMDIS. 2.20 0 8 cles 6 0 066 6 0 Oe Denmark (King of), ..... 6+. » 685 Denon... ..+ +++ +» « + 868, 876, 630 Denormandie (Dr. J.). . . . .*6, 17, #19, 44, 65, 76 De Paykull, ovo owe 6 o MOR De Pereira (J, Barrozo)...... . . 646 De Rochelle (Roux), ..... . 676, "603 De Romanzolf (Count Nicholas)*536, 546 De Roxas, sss vcseressee eM De Luc. : Desagullor. 502s ks De Sagra (Ramon)...... De Santarem (Viscount)... De Saussure (Judge)... .. . . 3816, 483 DOR BGrresy 6.6! e eserves De Schweinitz (Rev. Lewis D.).7648, 649 De Sedeno (J.). «2 0 ee 6 so «0 0 406 D6 SejOuras ic so. wets ieee reer a ls tOoe De Serra (Abbé Correa) . . *432, 434, 462, 478, 498, +527, 539, 613 vide also Correa. De Silver (Robert) . . . 462, 481, 486, 488, 493, 544, 546 DRUG Or (T.). ioe) 's! sco e's fo: 9s 08) AOD PYORIGHIOROR 1). 615. o:ia:'¢ sun 2 ore a Oe Desmarest (A.S.) . 2... . « «487, *488 Des MOU, c) o::0:16 10: \ecoc8) ewe De Solis (Antono).......... .406 De Soto (Garcilaso de la Vega Fer- MANGO). 005/06 b-5 542 ee lo ceug helene De St. George (Chev.). . . . 2 2 6 « - 209 De St. Mery (Moreau) ....... .228 De Struvé (Henry). ....... » . "658 Destutt-Tracy. .. os sos +00 © 6 480 APOE OINUING 5 0-6 ce.) sud caste ine ieee DG NTLAGY cise: Sheree ke We amen IDG TUGREO Ss) 5: b:6:0 20s psisals Sauce eee De Urbina (L.) ... . 2 6.6 « « . 240, 255 De Vaux (Cadet). . . oe .c cic ce 0 o M47 D'Evereux (Gen,). a. cx eicvace oneOee Deveze (Dr.) . . 225, *236, 239, 252, 261, 278 vide also “ Dewees”’ Deva (Vopa)s ic is. ¢:,e)a)0. 6: vrs \o one sol De Waldheim (G. Fischer) . . . 559, 597 De Wallenstein (Jules) . . 520, 529, *599, 601 De Warville (Brissot), . . . . . 165, *168 Dewees (Dr.)*236, 491, 493, 495, 496, 498, 499, 500, 502, 507, 509, 516, 519, 520, 521, 528, 529, 585, 587, 548, 547, 548, 553, 568, 574, 576 Dewees (Dr. W. P.) «2. 6 6 eo 6 7400 De Wit (Simeon), . . . "147, 897, 662, 675 De Witt (B., M.D.) . 2... 6 6.5 + 6 6278 Dexterj(And. A.).. ... . . 504, 596, 648 Dexter (8.,.N.).. 4 .awie.0 6 of bie 6 « 665 De Yrujo (Don Chey. Carlos Marti- MEZ) «oo +» 6 wo « « 8820, 826, 889, 402 De Zach (Francisco)... . . . "262, "266 Diaper... os sce vo wees 6s 00 0 9 6 400 Diaz (Bernal)... .+sseese 0 406 DiOtS. . cie 5 0 0’ 0 © wie eo 08 8%, 5 OeU D’Heritter (Citizen) ....... + . 226 Di Hemaé (Jacopo Graberg) . . "459, 477, 549, 550, "558 Dickenson (James), . 4, "5, "7, 9, "12, 15, 17, 18, 10, 20, 81, 65, 68, 72, 160, 840 Zor ee 851 PAGE, Dickerson . . . *393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 4138, 414, 415, 416, 418, |419, 420, 475 Dickinson (Mary) ......... .150 Dilley. 66.5. ee 0: « ss 0 046, 150; 151, 160 PUTO oi spe oS Ee a trol ere. -|, Dixey (Capt. Ch.). .... .'. « - 627,629 MALE) So 5 Selig es arash ane e acavaT eee RIOD ice as CNet sso! OG aie nal ainh ein OMe WOVE PSCEF). oes ee erase wt eee Dobson . . . 202, 216, 258, 263, 275, 276, 284, 285, 236, 302, 308, 305, 312, 318, 322, 367, 482, 472, 473 Wopeon (Lye sos eae ee eee ee Dobson (Thos.). . « ¢ «6 « « + « 287,470 Dobson (T. & Son) ......... 478 MoNanqTy Os Ses es ss Sw ee ae a Dolland (Peter) .. «2... « *72, 185 Dombey (Citizen) .....00e.s 28 Domingo (Frais)... 66 6 ss) ee 6 0 8D Donaldson (Arthur) . . . 78,79, 80, 82, 97 Dora (THO) ss ees Dorsey (J. Syng, M.D.). 298, #448, 449, 450, 452, 458, 468, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, |476, 478, 481 Drake (Dr. Dan). . . . . 383, 460, 464, 474, 480, #481, 565 Drayton (Governor). . . 341, 342, 415, 678 Drayton (Col. Wm.)........ .*664 Drinker . 32, 34, 42, 46, 49, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 61, 63, 69, 91 DOPURMOR OT.) iis) oo c's oe wae eee pa NL Ty AP nS A Sa Sy ft py we 8 CE ae are ear ra f | BUS UIE Cele ds Fe) ce: ew o8e ee 0 Dubourg(Wm., D.D.)....... DUDGIN (As ee Gee es co OB Ducalde> co's o « . 334 Dueatel (Dr. Julius T.) . .. . . *623 Daohé Mewar ws EERE i bo ne au a ee ~ - — = Ss ~ -_ S ae _ ~I - a a) 5Be 55 588 BB] pgs 22 se Bp s 2 BS BE FS SPREAS eeegee =8 Fer 25. 23 3 B . 8 g E3 = : 3 2 = 3 es: g = E ao = A g * zZ £ Bo a = —] “© o — = o = S sy a < Oo = ~ ~ 5 5 E § B re z 2 g E zg ‘3 § z E E a, EE 8 z leg EEE F SEES Z188S Fe 28 23 Es £3 7 g 32 5 5 £ER2E g Es 2 5 g x 5 = =) rt te - oc 1 ~~ ~ a — HS E Es Bs 5 5 oO = > . <4 i 4 = & g&F ro 8 [~r} 8 g § E g g E E 28 Du Pont (Dr.). . Dupont (E.J.). . es Dupont (Iréné). ..... Dapuiss:. cisics Du Pratz .... Durald, '...:. sess Du Ronchail. ...... . . 384, 388, 391 se fgtiatisWetleiel a ste ee ose we 0 OOF . *393, 457, +660 “eee © ewe fete iets tecteieaae fe @ ew eee Dee yer ia sia eee a ee eee Du Simitiére (Pierre). . . . 96, 100, 101, 110, 124 Web aS ois at oda ale Mate wae vide Duhail Duvigneau & Parent. ....... . 487 DWIgbtT) ooo) ei Behe oterete ORD DWYVvojh. 2b raise dre Mec ew D’Yrugo (Marquis)......... .800 =z. Sis M eS) «6c akin ma 0a s + - 434 Harle...s- wis benches a ala 6 eee Eaton (General) ......+ 20.4. «436 Ebeling (Prof.), . . . « . 221, 233, 240, 271, 299, 376, 471, 507 WOT os: oite Seles aby armite eire ete ypaames Eberlé (Dr. John) . *485, 487, 488, 489, 490, 493, 495, 496, 501, 502, 504, 518, 532, 548, 552, 575, 576, 594 Bokhard (8". As). 's 0 < 000 w 0 ae 2 161 Heoroyd (Rich:) . «ee «ese so 1D WAGs 0. 6: a: 0 Dig) with e late’ 'e wie ern e OOO Bdmonstone « «+ oi 0 ve 6 eo oy 0 156 Edwards (Bryan) ...... ..« «87,883 Edwards (Evan) ....+..e.+-.+.20l Elam (Sam.,). .... +. + « %283, 205, 286 Elkendorp (Dr.)....+.. Ellicott (Andrew) . . 164, 165, 187, ‘217, 220, 221, 227, 228, 220, 230, 234, 285, 287, 238, 230, 240, 242, 278, 283, 284, 286, ||200, 200, 202, 308, 804, 3 5, 806, |307, 808, 309, 810, B11, 812, 313, 814,319, 82), 821, 822, $230, 393, 888, 851, 874, 378, (881, 88%, 889, 412, 425, 426, 420, |482, 451 Bilioot (J0s.). «2+ + + 0 0 0 0 + 6 BF, 48 Billott. «00s 60 0 ee « 0 18,170, OBL Billot (Rev. Jd.) 2c eee te eo oe 6 Ble Elliott (Jomeph) .. 6.660060 12 Billot (Stephen)... 6 eee 6 eo 6 MM87 PAGE. Ellis (J.) . . 87, 88, 92, 303, 304, 310, 312, 460 Elmer (Dr. Jonathan). .... . .42,87 Elmes(Jon., M.D.) oes. oe) eis 2 85 Elmslie (J., Jr.). . 2. ooo « «415, 419 Ely (Rev. Ezra Styles). ...... . 583 Emerson (Gouvernor, M.D.). . 572, *633, 643, 648, 650, 653, 655, 660, 661, 663, 666, 667, 672, 674, 679, 680, 684, 685, 687, 690, 691, 697, 699, 702, 703, 704, 705, 709 Emlen (George) . . ... «se oe + 066 Emmett (Dr. J. P.). . . oe 6 ales « 7080 Engles (Jos.) . ... 2. « + «486, 473, 475 Erskine (Robert, F.R.S.). ..... . 158 ew A Oe reat Shee corel bla rete eae Erving (George) .. 6. 0 0 6 8 0 ee O48 Hap (By Assoc gaye o hckiw el OE Espy (J. P.). 671, 672, 674, 675, 685, 686, 687, 690, 69 Euler (L.). we Cighlg! eral tetera Here Cage Bustia (Wm). 2s since ee 348 Evans. .... . 24, 48, 45, 46, 49, 50, 61, 71 Evans (Dr, Cadwalader)... .*3, *9, 49 Evans (David)... . . . 9,48, 45, 53, 195 Evans (Lewis). . v6 ee. se oo 0 OB Evans (Oliver)... . «0 0 2 e+ 2 85) Wve(Oswell) ose se dise ovo 6 OSB Everett (Alexander). ....... . *616 Everett (Edward). ...... . 571, *616 Evereux}...... ..vide D’Evereux BRWGTR yo Male e re ore Se stint SO coe a Oe OWED s 6 cient eho cy ia ceye ol te Mere Ewing (Rev. John). . . *3, 11, 15, 20, ||23, 40, 42, 43, 44, 48, 99, 100, 101, 102, 106, 108, 134, 167, 187, 200, |201, 211 FOI 6 oie vie ce tietle Hae 's ar tp Gy Apia ee 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 81, 83, 87, 89, 43, 45, 46, 47, 52, 54, 55,56, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 66, 68, 69, 72, 74, 76,79, 83, 101, 103, || L10, 114, 115, 121, 120, 136, 141, 147, 148, 158, 160, 161, 177, 178, 181, 188, 192, 210, 215, 216, ||217, 221, 227 Ewing (Dr. Jas.). . . . . 280, 208, 831, 480, 618, 610 BWR oo ia tc lec 6G elle erte 5 4 ye : PABOrand cova 's. cidse ‘shares esbteeunreeer Fabriali (G6o.) sic vo, 5) 2240 eoaneaee Fahlberg (S.) . . «6 «+ + « 207, "808, 828 FPObrew helt i, 6. 6 o.:450se te ein) Sade ele aan WALOOREN «0 ./4;, elu nieite'eye oe aceyanene Faraday (Dr.).. oo os )nle ete eve 680 Farmer (Rev. Fred,). . . "6, 18, "19, 20, 75 PAPO, 5s o's eieveke eee tele miele wee Weivver.(3.D.): dels: 6 1. 0c le rave oie ie Oe 853 PAGE. Fauchet (Joseph). ...... « . 225, 226 WOO ASRS os 50k ce yeicg es abe BS oe ORT Ba woett: (TOR.)s). «co, 00s ee my Bilas cae ae Featherstonhaugh (G. W.). > . #415, 417, 503, 554, 598, 614, 616, 617, 698 PODUBLER, oo fovle bbw eter ar baal e ae MMA CEOS es. eased ele celine monpa. Mae eee Felsted (Sam.). . . . . 59, 71, 283, 284, 288 OPE, |, 5 ie, ve ile oa tee Ca nee Porgucon (F'. I.)., 2.0.0: 0,006.40 mee O08 Ferguson (Jas.). . . . . . «16, #48, 63, 192 Ferguson (Capt Wm.).. . . . 169, #188 . . vide also De Ferrer Ferrer. . . . 367, 374, 375, 377, 886, 387, 388, 391, 396, 397, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 463 Ferussac. .. , . 530, 532, 533, 593, 604, 707 Fessenden. . . 407 Feuchtwanger (Dr.) ..... . . 602, 603 a a RAE Bate (W,) ss dce 8 ewe Oi Pilate: (G.): o's. 0 oe wis-0s oo 6 OR IM vide also Felsted Pinel Giese eee lk wwe) 6 seie ORB WAMGlOy. ob 60: eel sive ass, 0 6 MOG BIZ Wialey.. 66 a acl Seok . 179 Fisher . . 32, 33, 45, 51, 52, 54, 55, 59, 60, 61, 63, 66, 78, 80, 86, 97, 633, 648, 645, 646, 653,655, 663, 670, 672, 680, 682, 683, 684, 687, 691, 697, 698, 701, 702, 703, 705, 709 Fisher (Gotthelf). . . . 431, 474, #481, 640 Fisher (Joshua Francis). . . . 629, *632, 659, 697 REOE Ch bcc sa 0 Stes og Re DOOD Cia Bee): sie. caves s' bie ere 0 ace GO Pieher( WF.) sacs oes Fitch (John). ....... « 188, 185, 625 re (Fa Ge ks ah eke eis oe eae WAKA aie ess cs ne es OM BT Fleckeisen (C, G.), ..... 2 00 «2 6 5 188 BTS ee ae rey | | WRMCAIAR edce we ascaata tha 66488 Flores (Miguelde) ........ .*l68 Flourens (M.,M.D.). .. - «+. . *542 Fontana (Abbé de)... . 86, 118 Fooks (Samuel). . 46, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 69, 89, 94, 99, 101 Forest... .. .vide also De La Forest Foronda.... .videalso De Foronda Foronda (Chevalier de) . . *326, 347, 351, ee © © ee ee ee 889, 397 Worster Go.) er. hal sae ewe POretenel iw nk i et Vee Forstrém (J. Eric). ......+. . #896 WOPRH ODN Gide acta janes ale aaa ee eee Foster (J. Reinhold). ....... .*215 Fothergill (Dr. Anthony) *48, 63, 187, 201, 206, 281, 312, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, PAGE, Fothergill (Dr. Anthony), contin- ued— 357, 359, 362, 363, 364, 365, 368, 369, 370, 871, 872, 378, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 890, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 400, 401, 408, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 414, 415, 416, 417, 426, 427, 430, 482, 435 Foulke (J.) . . #122, 136, 145, 147, 149, 152, 154, 158, 165, 169, 170, 194, 209, 611 OT SPE are | Pournles.: 42 need ewes ae Fox (Geo.). . . #122, 142, 152, 168, 170, 171, 191, 450 Fox (Joseph). . «i. 2.0 2 « + « %, *12,20 Foxcroft (J.). . . . «+» «5, *12, 28, 24 WEANOIS: ¢. 6, so evle. ao: o:.0'e: aver alata eee Frank (J..P.). . . «+ « « « . 473, 600, 601 Franklin (Benjamin) . . . *1, *3, |/23, 24, 39, 47, 49, 57, 61, 66, ||69, 72, 73, 74, 75, |85, 86, 88, 89, 91, 92, 93, |94, 97, |98, 100, 105, 108, 40, 114, |115, 121, 124, 129, 182, 133, 134, 135, 136, 141, 142, 143, 147, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, | 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, | 167, 168, 169, 171, 172, 178, 174, 175, 176, 178,179, F181, 183, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 199, 202, 203, 219, 226, 238, 243, 251, 262, 270, 802, 314, 315, 316, 317, 329, 331, 333, 885, 836, 359, 368, 387, 897, 440, 441, 445, 446, 543, 547, 584, 625, 654, 660, 668, 679, 680, 686 Franklin (Wm., of New Jersey) . *5, *12 Franklin (Wm., of Calcutta) . . 478, 483 Franklin (W. Temple). . . #144, 173, 184 Peaser (Glare ooo 0:6 5s 0 8 3 2 OOS Frazer (John). ......... . 802,303 Frederick the Great. ....... .562 Freechauff (Daniel) ........ .649 SP reeGomn ss ss oo as ote oo MR, BBB Freire (Chev. C. R.) . . #238, 255, 258, 259, 266, 280 vide also De Freire OGRE 5 scl e:a Se cat ateln te ete ls 5's: «SEO vide also De Frere Frihauf (Daniel) ...........108 PRIMER OIG eco ane a 8 ea ee OB Fritchtenicht. ....0 608.6... . 885 Bey GOO r sce cee oe 0 ceo « 184, 946 PMO Cade 6 elec ee 6s es SAE DAIPROME OW EE-) 20 sas os se 0s RR Se PG ats 8b ew a tb ws be AB Fuss (Nich.). .... 2+... . . 481, 48h PEIINUT Es a kde e ee a aa wee - - 889 yl A arr ak ar By ee eee ee 854 : ; co. PAGE. Gage (General).......... .19,*20 Gale(Dr Ben.): .. ./. 60s 0 0 os M1789 Gallatin (Albert) ......... . *188 PSIBEAM a Larigrie's o.oo sig aba Ray ade Galloway (Joseph) . . . *4, *7, 19, ||23, 24, 89, 45, 47, 61, 69, 74, 75, 83, 85, 194 Galvez (Dr. Mariano). ...... .*693 oS bid) weve lens, wees, Gamble (Prof. Arch). ...... « .*122 Gargao ‘Francis de Borja). .... 598 Garden (Dr.) eee we wee ewes . *4, *8 Gardner. oe ee-0 0 0 « 2 482 Gardoqui (Francis de) ...... .*172 Gardoqui. . . . vide also De Gardoqui Garnett (J ) 311, *320, 326, 344, 376, 378, 385, 400, 402, 413, 415, 418, 420, 435, 447, 488 Gashifer(Dr.) . 00.03 és (ew ow ew OF GOR o.o..g is sone asked /o° oAs eee eos Gass. oe lale%e) ese Sle Gasse (F.. de. B.) 6 sid) viaje) 0 6 2 5 FOO8 Gaston (Wm.) . i ob ere w Pate Gauld (George). 48, 80, 81, 82, 87, 343, 344 Gay-LQssaes oe seW cco 0.8 6 8l ars Gebelin (Court de) ..........118 Geo (Joshua). ¢. 6. s00 6s 6 718,17 Geisenger (Capt. David).. . 655, 656, 657 SO 4 Se ee ee Genet (Citizen). .... GenrgeBs 2 ae so! eee esas 6 Gerard... . «+ « + « « *102, 103, 104, 105 “G. BE. 8." Srvc 4h a Gibbes (Geo.)....s.ecceceses - 4B Gibbons (Dr. T.) jas oe ese 0 eo 8 5 OS Gibson pee phltl aePrer sie soning Gibson (J.). . siete tee a MO, 914; SS Gibson (Jas.). . 287 te G0 OOD O98 :: 8: E zs §; Bes 535, 587, 601, 645, 70 Gibson (Judge). . . 497, *4099, 502, 540, 697, 699, 710 Gibson (Dr. Wm.). . *494, 501, 502,517, 526, 546, 663 Gilbert (Davies)... .... «+ 544, 562 Gilkergon ... sscersssse s+ 1000 Gillespie (Dr.).. . 6... + « « » 858, 402 Gillingham (Jas.)....566e6e6++ 88 ot a eee i Gilmor (Rob., Jr.). . . . + 6 6 0 + 5 848 Gilpin . . 99, 45, 58, 64, 55, 61, 78, 79, 80, 97, 845, 947, 948, 961, 372, 386, 890, 426, 450, 4072, 458, 451, 455, 485, 571, 504, 672, 685 Gilpin (H. D.).. . «ee + 028, 1670, 688 Gilpin (Jos.). . . 46, #48, *347, 417, 450, 460, 408, 470, 485, 486, 491, 504 PAGE. Gilpin (Thos.) . . 40, 41, #446, 459, 460, 479, 485, 486, 489, 490, 521, 582, 547, 575, 576 Girard (Stephen). ....... . 182, 183 Girardin (L. H.). 2 3 ss a's's 0 6s 485 Giraldes .... . vide also De Giraldes Giraldes (J. P. C. Casado)... . . 572, 586 Leuba: ts Pabeearaaeeartertre fe West eee h sur CV1O 50.56. 6 8 lee eo eile lecederaneue is BIO Glass 2... ss 00 so 0 « « 552, 159, 168 Gloster (Dr.). «fel; "sub « OO, 961; 600 Gloxin (Ben., M.D.)....... . « *18 CINGUGUGS soe :c iat s bi 0 le Riel eLeeeeee CODBIPOY wild cone ww wee oe ape eee Godfrey (Thos.)..... rie hk? | Godman (Dr. J. D.).. 518, 530, *542, 543, 544, 553, 554, 555, 565, 566, 567, 568, 598, 601, 616, 701 . 401, #115, 416, 418, 420, 422, 423, 426, 427, 428, 429 Godon (Midshipman L.). . Goforth (Or) v26 6x wae ck . . 390, 391, 394 Goldsborough (R.) ..... . . #188, 193 Gonzales (Francisco Antonio) . 618, 624, 651, 652 Good (J. Mason, F.R.S.).. . . . *426, 466 Godon (Silvain) . Gordon (E.). . . 1... 2 0 0 + « 401, 487 Gordon (Te Fe) is oe bee ete bate one GOTHAM. s,s) 6.0 18 6) 8) oo wise re meas 480 Goring (CB) \o:6.'6)e%elidis es bet ae eue Gouan. «i.e wee eet eee es 87 Gournoff. . . . . vide also De Gournoff Graberg (Jos.) . . . . «2. « « » 585, 587 Graeme (Dr. Thos.), ... «+.» »*6,12 Graham... . 2s e eee ees o 6 468 Granchain,. . vide also De Granchain Grant (TORIP.) 6 ae cie. © eee th ee Ue Grassi (Dr.) . "236, 288, 242, 255, 258, 299, 305 Grave... . . 848 Graves (Bic. 6 skis 0-00 ede ep ereeee Gravesend. « o6.0:0 0 vis eee se 6 Ol Gray. (GeO0.) oo os soe Hoe Fie 0) 22 Gray (Isaac). . 110, 114, |115, 178, 179, 187 Gray (Rev. James, D.D.). . . . "454, 455 Graydon..... alte coe ey See aoe Grégoire (Abbé)... 826, 887, 411, 429, 440, 457, 459, 462 Gregory's 0 ci's 06 'e 6 680.6 0 18 WOO Green (Dr. Ashbel), . . . . "168, 192, 225 Green (Prof, Jac.)... 5.66 5 0 0 ee AOL Green (Thos. D.) . . «6 6 © 6 + + 425, 688 Greene (General) ,........ + . 408 Greenway (Dr. Jas.) . . . 161, 180, 206, 220 GOVE] soca 0 ie G0 0°bl 0: oa ty5etekoe GOW.» co ie.s ee 6 00 oe 0 ee 8 4 EO Grier (Arthur) 060s 0 tie-t oe ee ltd Grimith,. . . 142, 154,195, 828, 825, 874, 877, 380, ||588, 500, 501, 504, 598, 590, 602, 6 |S 0) 0" O06 Sf 21 VSR 855 PAGE. Griffith, continued— 604, 612, 613, 616, |}622, 623, 629, 643, 646, 650, 658, 655, 665, 672, 679, 680, 682, 639 ’ Griffith (Robt E., Jr., M.D.) . . #576, 585. 612; |630, 651, 660, |663 Griffiths . . . 192, 495, 588, 590, 591, 597, 601 Griffiths (Elijah)... - « « 404 CEES (MNG.) 6 be ecalecdis eenee Griffiths (Dr. S. P.). . . . . ||187, 198, 217 Griscom (Prof. John). . . . *680, 681, 682 Grosche (I. Gottlieb, M.D.) ... . . 198 Gross (Dr. Dan.)..... Groves (M.C.).. . e GFunerso.n 0 2 oe 019 8's - 6 2 86 g “eee BSESREER Gualterius.. . Gudin. . Guenginé........ Guest (Henry). . . . 233, 234, Guillemard (I.). . . #261, 263, 266, 275, Gule (Dr. Benjamin) ...... Gummeré (John). . #447, 448, 449, 458, 466, 472, 473, 474, 482, 483, 530, 590, =: Se COEOT iis «W122 Hembell (W.) . . 860, 442, 448, 444, 445, 446, 445, 446, 448, 450, 451, 455, 459, 168, 466, 1468, 471, 483, 488, 490, 491, 492, 494, 504, 607, 514, 515, |516, 517, 518, 528, 524, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 581, 582, 583, 534, 535, 537, 580, 547, (548, 549, 550, 551, 556, 559, 500, 564, 565, 567, 569, 572, 578, 575, 576, 6580, 582, 684, (588, 501, 504, 505, 596, 601, 602, 605, 613, 617, (622,628, 643, (668, 679, 680 Hemsé.......... vide Di Hemsd Henderson (Dr, Jno.) . . . « » . 505, O01 Henly (W.).. +s eee eee eee e Ol Henning... +e: e+ssecseene eM Henry (Prof.).. . . 406, 650, 662, "063, 664, 606, 068, 670, 700 Honry VIIL.. swe eee eee es 7 Henry (W.) «6 6 eee eo © 9, 120, 172 PAGE. | PAGE. FIONGOM i one \e Vusln ene ie es Sa eee Hentz(N. M.). . 495, 496, 497, 515, 571, 584 Herbelot....... ‘ inal ie tied Wee Heretier (Carolus Ludovicus).... Herman (B. F.I.). . 2... . - +. 200, Herriet . i. ws co ewe eee ale whe Herschel... -ccccevrvcess Hersey... eee ees c cesses Hervier (Dr. P.).. . ; Hewson (Dr. T. T.) . *311, 312, 314, 315, BESESESE em e@ Wee eee oo a i E 332 g BEER ge EA EES > cE es 2s #3 zs 224 - _ 358% g 25828 3 z oe « - 3 #3 883 g E 5238 Es 3 RSs aay FRB! Es c: 5 EF 35 BS28 BESS Bees geSe SE8 Be EE 5 se 3 5 : , 470, 471, 474, 476, 479, 485, 487, 490, 492, 495, 498, 499, 500, 501, 502, 507, 509, 515, 518, 522, 582, 614 Hewson (Wm.). . 222s ++ «88, 92 Se re ee et Heyne (Prof.). . 2... eee « » 872 Hicks (Gilbert)... 200 -+ 0+ +. *20 Hicks & Mitchell. ..... +. 0 « «202 Hicks (Wm.)....+- Pee ' Higgins (Jesse). .....+- . 195 Hildebrandi (Pseudofridericus Jo- PANDO). sia a ain ecm hare nee ON Hill (Bz.).. 2 ee + + + «192, 221, 385, 379 Hill (Henry)... 2 +++ + + “Ol, 240 Hillegas (Michael). .....++-> 71, 86 Hillinsworth. Pera rrr, | f Hillsborough (Lord). . « . 584 Hinkead (Geo.), «6 ee ee es “Hiram”, «e020 see Hirchel. ..ceceoeseie Hitz (J.). ss eccvcweewe Hobart (R. E.). oe ee ee ee eo MD Hobrow...-e«sseeesee Hobson (R. H.)'. 2 6 6 + 2 ee eo 5 O25 Hockley (Richard). .... + ."6, 14, "15 Hodge (Dr. H. L.) . "236, 288, 240, 241, 254, 460, 584, 590, 592, *625, 626, 660, 668, 673 Hodgson (W, B.) 583, 595, 597, "G01, 602, 608, 604, 626, 644, 668, 670, 707 BESS a z 3 z mo Tre Hoge, . «s+ + «+ « HLA7, 148, 152, 101, 192 Hoge (I.) gee RRO) 2 BUR eS . "188 Higelmuller (Che@v.). «+ e+e es . B08 Holiday (H.,) 058,08: ©. 214 8), Ye ld, "17 857 PAGE. Holiday-(Wm.). iv aeece ns es a Holingsworth. .. . 2... . 86,95 Holland (Capt. Samuel). ...... .70 Hollingsworth . . 24, 32, 44, 46, 50, 55, 56, 61, 70, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 404 Hollingsworth (H.)......20e0++20 Hollingsworth (Levi). .... . . 45, 201 Mollowel) yok: 0 6 ehsJei dew erkiel soe Witead a cc an6s ee ele Holmes (Rev. ‘Abiel, D.D.) « - . *466, 470 547, +704 Holyoke (Dr. Edw.) . . . *6, *17, 592, 649 Homanius. . Home (Secretary of the Jerseys) . .*2 Meme 25 ice cares Gs ORR WOMOS (T.) kc Sie eo alee ee Hooker (Rev. Nat.)... . .. 2+ ++ "20 OG es Sin Oa ee ees Hopkinson (Francis) . . *4, *8, 58, 99, 101, (110, 113, |114, 115, 116, 117, 119, 12), 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 180, 188, 136, 137, 141, 143, 146, 147, 148, 151, 156, 1158, 167, 172, 178, 177, 178, 182, 183, 184, 186, 187, 189, +194, 198, 200, 202, 286, 458, 463, 464, 506, 507, BLL, 517, 520, 526, 528, 529, 582, 535, 537, 542, 569, 576, 580, 584, 585, 588, 589, 591, 594, 596, 598, 601, 610, |612, 614, 617, 618, 620, 629, 631, 643, 645, 646, 650, |663, 667, |\673, 676, 680, 681, 685, 7 624 598 622, 625, 1 686, 697, 700, 707 Hopkinson (Dr. John P.). . . . *623, 624, 628, 683 Hopkinson (Joseph). . *457, 611, 644, |697 weonerineon (7.)s ob i ac eee ee e990 Hoppes.... WLS Nb el eek 861, 362 Hormeyer (Baron). « 6 « *402 Horne (Rev. Th. Hartwell) . . 568 Horner (Dr. W. E.) *490, 491, 493, 495, 496, 498, 499, 500, 507, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 522, 524, 520, 682, |}535, 587, 540, 541, 544, 548, 555, 561, 564, 565, 578, 575, 576, 582, 591, 594, 596, 598, 601, 606, 614, 617, 619, 620, 626, 628, 653, 663, 672, 700, 710 Horsfield (Dr. Thomas). .... #596, 600 Hosack (Dr. David). 282, 285, 358, 359, 361, *423, 427, 435, 436, 437, 440, 454, 455, 466, 484, 548, +679 Houckgeest (A. E. Van B.). . . 261, *246 WOMUGN a Siac bie S466) a 0: Ome FEOWONG:. ow sien ee oR owe a OED FRowe (DG 35 6:6 isi sie Nin ip 1s. wwe tat a ee FLOW OLS 05056: 55 ja tes sae) 0 Howell (Rednap)....... 79,81, 97 Howill (Reading). .....<«e.2...2I12 Hudson (DA Bh) osetia: outs VL PAGE, Hiiffel (Rev.)... ae eel ee MRe Hugge (Sigismund)..........123 MaienetWe yes Hes sw SEUMIDR eiaretateriel cle 8 ak Sie BEB Humboldt (A. Von). .. . . 358, 377, 434, 445, 529, 7680 Humboldt (Wm.). a hice ash at bi % Humboldt. . . vide also De Humboldt Humphrey........ . . 361, 509, 510 Humphrey (Josh.) . . 167, 169 Humphreys (Jas.) . . 79, 191, 255, 318, 323, *347, 365, 370, 404, 463, 485, 554 Humphreys (Josh., Jr.)...... . *172 Humphreys (S.).... . . . 508, *550, 624 Humphries (James, Jr.)...... .415 Humphries (Josh.). . 260, 445, 495 Hunt (Mrs. Isabella), .........95 Bunter (Geo.),. 6.6 6 0s es 0 2 O72, 4IT Bhan ter (Ei so) oe ove cee 0 0 M162, 10 -_* 8 g Hunter (WM.)s a-s- 0.0: 60:0 oh se O80 HMantingdon: . ois os) ss se 6 ec Hupsch (Baron di)........ 179, 327 vide also De Htipsch Hutchins (Lieut. Thos.). . . . 69, #72, 80, 141, 152, 242 Hutchinson (Dr. James) . . . *102, |114, 115, |121, 126, 128, 129, 130, 1136, 147, 149, 150, 153, 154, 158, 165, || 167, 168, 171, 172, 177, 178, 180, 187, 188, 191, 193, 197, 199, 201, 202, 210, 211, 215, 331 Hutchinson (8. T.). ..... . . 268, 264 ERROR ob). ole. 9 3!.0. 6 oes LR BIB, 468 eon i ae 55, 164, 179, 239 \ at aoa 521, 522, “Tmprovement”’. Ingen-Housz (Dr. I.). Ingersoll (Chas. J.) . 476, 484, 486, 491, 495, 517, 518, 582, 583, 535, 587, 542, 555, 646. Ingersoll (Jared). . . 110, 114, 129, i158, 187, 192, 244, 298 Ingersoll (Joseph R.).... . . *544, 682 Trg hte (Catan 6s ele Sia sis os OS Truaie:... ss .ace a 60's Olde D’Irujo SPwine Kaew Wars tascrti ewes eee TTL Irving (Washington). ...... . *592 Isle. - +. . vide De l’Isle by ee ee ae DWM eae eee oe as oe oe 0 OB Izard (Geo.) . . #396, 398, 434, 457, 465, 473, 474, 482, 487, 532, 541, 542, 561, 562, 564, 575, 7589, 656 191 Izard (Ralph). ...... J. Jackson (Dr. David) .. POO asa 6 hin eee we wie 2 MB 858 : PAGE. Jackson (Dr. Sam.). . . *517, 518, 519, 520, 526, 529, 530, 532, 535, 587, 541, 544, 552, 565, 576, 617, 622 Jackson (Dr. Jas.). 2. «ee ee ce « *48l Jackson (Col.). . . . . «2 « « «+ 647, 654 gackson (W.) .'.<.s+:0 0 04 6 bie of 2 Oe ORS isin *s) no!) 6 DW akovenes es caitele Jacobs (Israel) . . os ss + o-. + «Gl, Jacobs (W.S., M.D.) . . 324, #326, 327, 829, |330, 332, 333, 335, 336, 337, 338, Po 3 us Es Jeocke! (JO8.) ois & 0/8) %\\o.6 9000) o28 Jacquet (Major). . 2 sasiceees Pamaies. 6.6 .55-6.b/ ea ee aan James (Abel). ....e2.. 32, James (Edwin, M.D.) . 433, 435, 481, 482, 490, 492, 504, 515, 532, 535. 553, 562, 575, *630, SOMOS (T:) bis - nce ove sareials SOMOS (J08,)) 6 6: seca ee ae James (Thos. C., D.D.). . . #246, : 2258 oS SSS en88E . . Pa i a 8g8 428852 B: wo 2 & 458, 459, 460, 469, 475, ||476, 478 James (Prof. T. P.). . . . . 484, 594, +673 James (Capt.).s oso ive 0 -0:0:%.6: 0400 Jameson (David)... 2... 178 JONOWAY (DF.)o. 66 0)0' 8 64ers Obiers OM Jarreau,....... .vide Du Jarreau TOrvis (BiB s)s 6b ies whee w lees O00 ARUGONNES 4, 5: 2.0 6) 0:0 4 a bobs oe also vide De Jaudennes OTS.) 9 oad ia mie hones sd aterm Jefferson (Thos.) . 105, 107, |110, 118, 115, 116, |187, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 200, ||201, 204, 206, |/211, 212, 213, 215, 216, ||217, (240, 241, 246, ||248, ||250, 251, 252, 258, 257, 258, ||265, 266, 267, 268, 270, 271, 272, 273, \|277, 278, 279, ||200, 204, 206, 208, 200, (307, 398, 300, 310, 312, 319, \|820, 822, $27, 820, (830, 882, 834, 335, 346, BAT, BAB, BAD, B50, ||356, 1869, ||870, 871, 874, 876, 377, 370, 880, 881, ||982, 884, 887, 890, BOL, ||302, 393, 804, 895, 398, 1/408, 404, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 418, 418, |J419, 420, 423, (1425, 426, 427, 430, ||431, 485, 1488, 441, ||443, 444, 445, 447, 440, 450, 451, 452, 453, 460, 461, PAGE. Jefferson (Thos.), continued— 475, ||476, 479, 499, 520, 524, 546, 555, 556, 558, 564, 565,602, 621, 668 Jefferies (Dr.). . 2 + 2s ss + 6188, 184 POWER eS ie We yee ar eet en eee Jenks (Rev. W.) « . « « « «2°: . #704, 708 Jenner (Dr. WG.) :, 6's .0 e's wate Milligan (Robt.). . 9. see 0.» 0.6 6 Mia Mills (RODE); s: > » 6.6.6.9 028.8) 6h lemon Mille (Si)e.0' 2. 0:0 60,0 0 016 0 0 0180 aD DELING 6.6.6: 6.822690) ps epener ele moe BAUME. 0.5.0. 0 0 6 5.0 6.0.6 0.0 0 pe Moe Milton. 6:6 6 00:0: 6. 6.0 5 0) s:8 9 6 eae Minto (Dr.) . . . . « « « « . 155, *168, 170 Minot «, os: 0,;010 02. 0.0 9) e408, 510 Mitchell, . . 545, 572, 578, 575, 577, 580, ‘587, 588, 596, 619, 657 Mitchell (Dr.) . .. . . . 569, 576, 598, 600 Mitchell (John K.,M.D.). . "568, 589, 640 Mitchell(S. Augustus)... . . . 535, 588 Mitchell (S. L.,M.D.). . . . *188, 195, 198, 256, 301, 302, 880, 888, 384, 301, 584 Mitchell, , . . . vide Hicks & Mitchell Mitterpager. . » so 5+ 60 6 0» «62 “ Modestus” . . . o + 0.0 1 0 © + 20, 264 Moleon . . «+++. +. vide De Moleon Molina... o,0.0°3.0 0 ¥.0.0.0 0:0, 60 0M00 MOncads «.c o.c.0 s sees o 6 6 05 M00 Monk . 6:5 0 60 0 60 0 0 ts 6 016 0em Monro (Dr, Geo.).. . 6. . + + » "172, 362 Monroe (James) ..... 6464+ + «58h 863 » PAGE. Montargis. .... .vide De Montargis Montbret. .... . . vide De Montbret WEGODOEG aso 400 one cael ala eek ak aee Montgrey - o.0..0 ee 0s 6 ibre Col one S408 Montresor (Capt. J.). «2222202 "72 Montgomery (Dr. Alex.), ...... . 434 Montgomery (J.C.). ........ «478 Moore (Avex:).' oc ok xe yee aoe Moore (Dr.). . . . . . 546, 576, 655, 663, 676 Moore (Dr. Charles). . . #4, *8, |/11, 65, |69 Moore (Dr. Jas. Weems) .. . . 20, 34, 35 Moore (Dr.8.) . . . #870, 371, 372, 388, 389, 392, 393, 407, 537, 547, 556, 557, 561, 568, 565, 566, 567, 572, 573, 580, 582, 588, 590, 591, 594, 596, 599, 602, 613, 614, 616, 623, |630, |640, 646, 665, 672, 673, 680 Moore (Dr. S. Preston). . . . . *61, 72, 86 Moore (Thos.) . 337, *415, 430, 435, 474, 479, 481, 585 pe A Sa ON ea AK Morendininns os sos Niels <:6,.a place Morelli (Chevalier). 650, 656, 668, 662, 664, 669, *680, 681, 703 Morelli (D. Dom:). «6 6 + ee 4 0s Morgan (Judge). ses « 60-0 és 8's Moreen (DB). os vite) Morgan. . . 442, 450, 454, 455, 457, 465, 470, 472, 473, 481, 491, 499, 502, 512, 518, 521, 523, 527, 529, 550, 553, 558, 564, 588, 614, 617 Sebeee ES aREEs _ Morgan (Ben. R.). . . . . 87, #439, Morgan (Col. George). . . . 81, 83, Morgan (John). ......2-+. Morgan (Dr. J.). . *9, 24, 32, 52, 55, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, ‘76, 83, 84, 85, 88, 89, 91, 98, 23 Sis “eh se as Moriniére (Noel de la). .... vide De la Moriniére PEOUTAM (REE: Wie 6) cs ace ws > 0,.6 8 eee Morris (Dr.). . . ..... - 24, 95, 101, 150 pO OS er RAR Ochi eae | | Morris (J.). 2 1 1 es he oe eo 2 «S00 BEORTIS (legal le) 66 0s eta ee 6 ae Morris (Rich. Hill). ........ .318 Morris (Robert). ....... - *144, 298 Morrison (Rev.) ..... . . 141, 474, 568 Morton . . . 578, 580, 587, 588, 591, 594, 596, 598, 601, 602, 606, 612, 628 Morton (Dr.): 6.0. seme eo 0 Ody One Morton (Samuel G., M.D.).. . . . . *576 Morveau (Guyton). . 378, 390, 391, 395, 397 Mosely (Dr.) . . . . « « « "96, 232, 339, 351 Mona (Henry)... 6s a's eb © dew uel WEOMM (TIROROR) ss sles aed oo ere women Motley. ah a ho a alata eel eet alee Oe PAGE. Mott (Or) :5. na. 6010 0 9.5 0’ . 484 Moulins. ..... . . vide Des Moulins. MOweP (DSiies 6. 6) 6.3% < 00 6 1B, 7 Moxtandon.. «ses 00 coe 8 2 OF4 WROBOIO sia) diate es) 6) aia. 0.2-e o » 8 Mugford (Captain) . . . 361, 362, 365, 370, i 371, 372, 377 Muhlenberg (Rey. Henry). . . 129, 182, 189, 241, 442, 478, 620 Meathons (AL) «gis weve oe <0 es oO DAI VOT (OL) 6 cock a0. 04's eevee Gte PEURUGIE se ss, oe pe 0 Siew 0s ‘eM Minter (Bishop). ...... . *599, }602 PRU GRTOT eos a Shag 0 0: see 6 gee Murray (And., M.D.) .... . . *198, 346 Murray (Fairman & Co)...... .508 Murray (J.). 0). ec coe pe he 0 0 ROO Murray (Rev. N.). « . . « «++ «626 Mussey (Captain).......... .5d4 Ww. Nagy (Charles). . . 630, *682, 641, 642, 647, 648, 656 Nairne (Edw.). ...... « . *48, 66, 68 Nancarrow (J.) . . . 220, 221, 230, 234, 240, 249, 252, 254, 255 Wanoredé ..2 2 cc cess ces e's Napier (J.) . « . 2 © 2 2 « © « 164, 282, 250 Pempler (Ord). 5.0. so ne 8's 0.2 lee OMENS aint alas sae anete tele ale o Gee Nassy (Dr. David) . . . *2i2, 217, 218, 220, 225, 229, 232, 285 Navarette (Martin Fernandez). *618, 624 Naxera (Don Emanue)). 649, 668, 669, *680 NORIO 5.0056 0 0 54 Ga. 0 0's aa ee See WOlGORs 5.0) 0-6. 0.0.8.) era ee 34 6 OOO Nemours (E, J. Dupont de). . . 331, 372 Nemours... . .videalso De Nemours PIBOGR ese: pele ae ahe tear! eOae Neufville. ..... .vide De Neufville Newell (Capt. And.) ........ .368 Newenham (Sir Ed, Bt.) ..... . *i47 Newman (I,, M.D.). . . #246, 247, 248, 249, 252, 317 Newton (Sir Isaac) . . . 203, 336, 514, 580, 581, 695 Nichols (Francis) . . 2, #337, 338, 342, 345, 846, 347, 348, 349, 850, 351, 357, 872, 373, 374, 376, 377, 378, 394, 897, 399, 401, 402, 403, 404, 412, 418, 414, 415, 416, 423 efe e@ a EE! BBE sew we er 7 SSESSSESs a a) _ 5 Eeeebeeees EEE ES § 864 1 PAGE. Nichols (Francis), continued— 569, 572, 578, 576, 580, 582, 583, 584, 587, 588, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 597, 598, 599, 616, 617, 632, 633, 642, 646, Nicholson (J.) . . 195, 198 199, 205, 207, 210, 214, 215, 218, 221, 228, 229, 239, 332, 342, 343, 344, 515 Nicklin (P. H.) .. . 488, 490, 591, #592, 596, 598, 601, 612, 614, 615, 616, 621, 624, 631, 632, 633, 610, 663, 667, 672, 685, 689, 702, : 709 Nicola (Lewis) . . 24, 82, 33, 48, 44, 46, 47, 99, 100, 101, 103, 107, 108, 109, || 110, 114, 121, 128, 125, 129 Widoliah sé <3. <6 p'ee-wan. eck Bam ee Niederatetter . .. oe eee Meath Od) (LING) 5-054: abae eis -k Labie ace Ears! @ <0 © ae. © sk: esi eee ee Ww. EG Cea ht.) 's, < ein 64 kine whieh amieee Waldheim. ... .vide De Waldheim Walker (Andrew)... ....++ «+ «20 Walker (John, of Edenborough).. .179 Walker (Ralph)..... PPE Walker (Sears C.). . 590, 614, 610, 655, 661, ; 681, *708 WIE (GeOw Ti) so ole e806) analdieuen Ane Pa AMOR ECD doula 0, esa: my wes ace ae Wallenstein... . vide De Wallenstein Walt (Nicholas) oics 2 aia See ese ee WEDD (itso t bin: <2 9 0 a) &n\"a/etee Der Walsh (J.)......4. - - 88, 92 Walsh (R., Jr.) . . *432, 467, 482, 484, 485, 486, 487, 490, 492, 493, 497, 498, 405, 506, 507, 508, 515, 516, 5I8, 520, 522, 524, 582, 585, 537, |548, 555, |561 Warden (Rev. D. B.). . 398, 400, 407, 410, #415, 417, 423, 426, 460, 462, 464, 46x, 470, 472, 474, 477, 478, 487, 569 PP SW hE 8 eS ene |” | 558, 565, 566, 572, 576, 582, 591, 594, 595, 601, 617, 628 Waring (Wm.) ... ~ . 206, 207, 214, #215 Warner (Dr., of Antigua) . *6, 14, *17 Warren (Dr. J.C.) . . #481, 514, 544, 646, 700 Warris (Dr, Fortunatis de)... .. .*95 874 PAGE, Warville ...... .vide De Warville Washington (Bushrod).. . *377, 379, 385 Washington (Geo.). . .109, 114, 120, 289, 298, 323, 337, 888, 367, 486, 522, 527, 571, 658 Waterhouse (B., M.D,)... . . . 193, 195 Waters (Nich. B., M.D.).. . . . #201, 205 Waters (Mrs. Hester). 287, 304,306, 421, 429 Watkins (Dr.) ..... . . . 328, 330, 334 WAtBON |... 4555s Nob one be ee aie Watson (James)... 2... eue « lf “Wattevalle oi eb ss bce eta te see Watts (Stephen) <<... . .. « + » %5, “12 Way (Dr. Nighy) 000.5. 's. 6 eenaeo, at Wayne. s- 815 i. aidiece d+ ae Wa Bie os: 8 3K rele oe etaeneie sean WOOVGR! Fa e'o ca, Sis 8 ate Core Webster (Daniel) . . *708, 709 Webster (Jas.) . . 455, 457, 465, 474, 477, 478, 482, 484, 488, 524 Webster (Noah, LL.D.). . . #570, 571, 572 Weinwidhi( NB) s.. se s eeu OTE Wells (Richard) 83, 82, 85, 86, 89, 90, 94, 95, 98, 115, 116 SWGLGE 5525s. Wire, wie bldNeR eee bn is ORe Wenkebneh 2... 0:0. .eecbrs 6.3 2 O00 ‘Werner (A. Es) <: jas ate te one etre West (Ben.)... ong Mle CR ee 8 10 OD, OO Went (Rev, S.).\. W aic eiere mre obs MO West (Wm.). . . sec o's 0s + MG, M12 Wreestrings <-0.s 0, osb2e 6 sities a0, 0 ae Woeothereh(O. J.) ans wis ae letesecs One Wetherill (John Price). . . *566, 569, 572, 578, 575, 576, 578, 580, 587, 588, 589, 591, 594, 598, 601, 602, 605, 606, 612, 614, 616, 617, |622, 629, 643, 650, 663, |679, 697 Wetterstedt (Count Gust.) ... . . *5u8 Wharton (Chas., D.D.) . . . . . 458, 7648 Wharton (T. I.). . 601, 617, 663, 673, 676, 681, 691 Wheaton (Henry). ........ . "589 Wheatstone .. ode bie ov estes oe TS Wheeler (8,) . . 228, 281, 238, 289, 240, 242, 216, 258, 262, 1266, 277, 242, 284, 200, 304, 1307, 314, 816, 825, 846, 858, 361, 362, 365, : 878, 802 WEDOWOL: 060 0 06 8 ba #616. bree COR WV MIO SOB.) 0c 0.0 0 6 cle be Bieter ene WEEE ROT IOR (5: 6's ‘6 vad aha ae White (Bishop Wm.) . . 45, 50, 52, 74, 99 4100, (110, [114, [115, 118, p12t, 127, $120, 180, |136, 147,156, }158, 1167, 171, 192, [201, 219, 221, [227, 230, 246, 200, 2u8, 200, 846, 948, 819, 900, 878, 1892, J419, |198, |400, 472, 682, 674, 683, +680 Whitefoord (Caleb). . . . .170, 193, +658 PAGE. Whitehurst (J.)........ . . 150,315 IW AGL OW 3 ars: soa! ale ck we aaete te ee Whittlesey (Rev. Chauncey) ... .*20 Wickham (John)... . 2 2. ses . *6683 W1CKOMM (M.'s; clicvei'a. brece there COee Wilcocks (B.'O.)) os) 050) 4 e260. ss 488 WWilCOeks (Be) ai elte tee Lois cateers Dae Wilcox rel b ae Se Teo ERTS etapa re a eee Wilcox (Alex.) Pn er aon eee gL | Wildenow. ..... © ta etConaleneer Wiley. . . . 385, 390, 392, 393, 394, 396, 398, ' 402, 402, 404, 405, 409 Wiles 585. 8 eae os baie ee te ky ee Wilkinson (Brig. Gen. Jas.) . . #266, 270, 275, 287, 802, 304 Willard ‘Rey. Jos.). . . .. . 359,367, 374 WIHGMOL s - 56a e eile! Ste’ sitet ciao GLO Wile ma (Edo) ei ree arene aoe Williams (Henry J.)........ .*640 Williams (Judge J.) ........ .256 Williams (Jonathan), . 185, 187, 188, 189, 191, 192, ||201, 202, 205, 206, 207, 209, 210, 211, 214, 215, 216, ||217, 218, 223 Williams (Jona,) . . 227, 228, 229, 231, 235 242, 244, 245, 246, 252, "54, 255, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, ||265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 278, 274, 275, 276, 277, 279, 286, 287, |290, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 804, 805, 307, 809, 310, 811, 819, 322, - 830, 832, 838, 834, 857, 358, 873, 391, 892, 893, 397, 413, 414, 419, 432, 433, 436, 437, 488, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 466, 470, 489, 492, 494, 495, 650 Williams (Rob.)..... . . 412, 426, 485 Williams (Rev. Samuel). . 70, "72, 81, 87 Williamson (Dr. Hugh). . *4, *7, 8,9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 20, 81, 32, 33, 35, 87, 88, 39, 40, 42, 48, 44, 45, 46, 47, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70,71, 80, 81, 82, 84, 115, 126, 152, 199, 210, 246, 252, 253, 257, 267, 278, 279, 280, 850, 360, 892, 487 Willing (Thos,) . *4, *7, 8, 9, 11, 18, 19, 118 Wilson (Alex,) . "489, 440, 445, 448, 450, 512 Wilson (Ch.). . 2 «0 6 si 0 0:0 os es aoe Wilson (D.) . . . 889, 424, 427, 482, 485, 487 Willson (Jas.)... . . . « . 106, 110, 114 Wilson (Dr. Jas. P.). . . "445, 478, 521, 574 Wilson (Patrick)... ... . . . 158, 181 Winesop (B.). ec cus pee vis ss se Winthrop (Hon, James) . . 858, "415, 418 Winthrop. ss s0 00 0 ot wae 0h, 8 Winthrop (T.'L.). «+ 6 + ee 0 eo 2 8708 Wirt (Wis)v cic oles visas) situs sor Wistar (Dr, Caspar). . . 154, 174, 175, 177, 183, 188, 192, 193, 198, 201, 202 205 210, 875 PAGE. Wistar (Dr. Caspar), continued— ~ 211, 215, 216, 217, 218, 220, 221, 228, 225, 227, 228, 229, 230, 283, 234, E 2 — SI E E § g a 25! Es 83 LE g E g 5 E § B8 w 25 eeeae SR 8s wo ne oy 4 Sad oo ae _ ; 4 S| EB Be aa EE 8 = 58 ES&ees 3 PRESSE HZE8 g #83 88 3 #8 z Bs Se es g B33 £3: ES E Es 2S; S23 BANS 5323 3 BE B : & E 3 13, 414, 415, 418, [419, § & § 8 8 B Be ees |451, 452, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 463, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, ||476, 477, $478, 479, 481, 612 Wistar (Mrs.) ... 2...» «480,482 Wistler (Charles J.). 1... ... + . #426 Witherspoon (Dr. J.) . . #85, 62, {110, 115 WAGE as lots «0. 5 ove: 0.6) 6 Me DO Witt Wolfius (Baron)... 0's ss 5.3 4.4. 108 Wood (Geo. B., M.D.) . *594, 596, 601, 602, 616, 621, 623, 667, 668, 673, 674, 684, '702 MOOG IORGDN) y cis ss 0 sce ele ame Woodhouse (Jas. M.D.) . . #236, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 245, 246, 254, 256, 257, 260, 262, 267, 271, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 286, 288, 295, 296, 298, 300, 301, 302, 304, 305, 306, 307, 309. 310, 311, 312, 813, 314, 318, 319, 1820, 821, 822, 827, 828, 329, 330, 831, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 339, 340, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 350, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 365, |369, 372, 382, 390, 391, 392, 396, 403, 405, 416, 420 Woodward... ........ « ~ (864, 419 Worcester (J. E.). . . «+ + « « © 481, 554 » PAGE. Workman (Ben.).. .....2...- +18 Workman (Jas.)........ . *502, 531 WU ORTB Esa sa arace@ o,.0°4. 0 «0-28, 00 Wy ORGHIISEBGIN pris cle vole a) 5 cc c's « £20 Wrangel (Rev. Dr. Ch. Magnus) *6, *19, 73 Wright (Jas.).. . .. 2... » %5, *14, 18 Wright (Thos,)... . . « o's « «226, 227 Wright (Dr. W.)....... « - 84, 85, 87 Wylie (Sir Jas.) ...:. wc dc eo 6 8508 . Wylie (Rev. Sam. B.) . .*382, 383, 396, 412, 413, 414, 419, 450, 454, 521 Wynkoop (B.). . 32, 43, 54, 55, 64, 71, 76, 86 Wynkoop (Henry)... . . . 135, 280, 251 WYONG. tcc ie Hs ela Aieleie ate a eeee =. ie’ GEO PP Rr eee ey Ke X oc coin oo 0 0 oo JOB, 177, 186, 186 XK. YX. Ze + 0 www oe © « 266, 268, 276, 303 aeise Yaroslaff (Grand Duke)...... . 4382 Yarrel (William) .......++2-+ . 599 MOONE 4s a 0 4.0 ere areas bs» oe este WounstArthur)s 6 V