zation set forth in the Programme appears to me to be comprehensive and satisfactory. From B. H. Ragsdale. JACKSON COLlege, COLUMBIA, TENN., April 25, 1849. The Programme has come to hand, but not having examined it thoroughly we can express no decided opionion for or against it. Be assured that we will gladly co-operate with you in your enterprise, so far as we can under the circumstances. From W. F. Hopkins. MASONIC UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, CLARKSVILLE, May 11, 1849. So noble a beginning speaks highly of the liberal spirit in which the objects of the Institution are to be carried out. Permit me to express my unqualified admiration of the plan of operation developed in your Programme. It seems to me to combine, most wisely and happily, the utmost practicable liberality, with the most faithful regard to the expressed will of the founder. I need not say that if, in my limited sphere, I can contribute, even in the humblest degree, to the grand and beneficent objects of the Smithsonian Institution, I shall feel both proud and happy in doing STATE AGRICULTURAL ROOMS, ALBANY, N. Y., May 14, 1849. I am highly pleased with the Programme of the Smithsonian Institution, and it will give me great pleasure to furnish you, on the part of our Society, every co-operation in our power, to enable you successfully to carry out the very laudable objects of the Institution. From J. S. Bacon. COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, WASHINGTON, D. C., July 28, 1849. I will only say, in general terms, that I like the "Plan" presented-in most respects, much. It covers a very wide field, and is well calculated to direct the attention of intelli gent men to a vast number of interesting and important objects to which their researches and observations ought to be extended. It exhibits too, in a very striking light, the great deficiency which exists among us in the means and resources for conducting extensive inquiries, or for pursuing thorough investigations upon many-nay, indeed, upon almost any important subject. With this view, my own feelings would have led me-and I dare say I am not alone in this to desire that a greater share of the appropriation should have been made-at first-for the purchase of books and for the more rapid accumulation of such a library as is ultimately contemplated, and a greater share also to providing apparatus and instruments-all the means and facilities requisite for pursuing original scientific investigations on a more extended scale here, in Washington. I should probably have given to the will of the donor a somewhat stronger interpretation in that direction, especially as he chose to give to his Institution "a local habitation and a name," here, in the metropolis of the nation. Still, this might have been deemed less liberal and less catholic in spirit, and it is, perhaps, better as it is. I certainly have the greatest confidence in the wisdom and discretion of the able and judicious men who have adopted the present arrangement, and should not for a moment think of placing my own judgment in competition with theirs. The objects embraced in the present plan are all of them important, all valuable, and I should feel the greatest pleasure in being able to contribute, in the smallest degree, to the attainment of any of them. Great credit is certainly due to those who have conceived, and thus far matured the plan for the liberality and comprehensiveness of their views. And it cannot be doubted that all the true friends of learning all who can appreciate the value of real knowledge and the importance of its "diffusion among men "will hail with pleasure the adoption of such a plan, with such means for carrying it into execution, and will be ready, by their countenance and co-operation, to aid in carrying out its noble objects to their fullest and happiest results. Permit me, gentlemen, to congratulate you upon the very favorable auspices under which your labors have been commenced, in connection with the Smithsonian Institution, and to express the hope that, in your future efforts, with the ample means placed within your reach, " for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men," you may not only be cheered by abundant evidences of success, but by the approbation of a liberal and enlightened public. INDEX. A. Aboriginal mounds, notice of, Squier and Davis, Abstract researches to be preferred, Henry, 951. 103-105. R. Rush with United States, 40, 54, 107, 113. annuity of Mary Ann de la Batut, 80. U. S. Treasury with Smithson Fund, 803. Accounts-See State stocks. Act of Congress, authorizing President to pros- making appropriation of $5,000 for prosecu- that Smithson bequest shall be invested in for relief of Richard Rush, 261. to retain proceeds of sales of lands from construction of, Badger, 555; Barlow, 915; how to be amended or repealed, 762. amendment of, relative to Governor of Dis- Act of Parliament in 1834 relative to estates, 34. approved by American Antiquarian Society, 465. committee, 148, 171, 200, 247, 266, 354. letter of, to Christopher Hughes, 229. resolutions offered by, 186, 198, 199, 260, 265, remarks by, 410, 439, 440, 443, 452, 454. Address. See Barlow; Darlington; Poinsett. Agassiz, Louis, on management of S. I., 586. elected Regent, 677, 682, 711, 720. views of, in regard to libraries, 587, 620. Agriculture to be promoted by S. I., Cooper, Alexander, Col. B. S., estimates $100,000 for re- testimony relative to the fire, 686. Allen, W., President of Bowdoin College, me- American Academy of Arts and Sciences, ap- on programme of organization, 964. American history, Chapin, 858. American Institute, address before, on Smith- American institutions, Chapin, 858; Rush, 852. Analysis of soils and plants, Henry, 946; Tap- Anatomy, Wayland, 840. Ancient inhabitants, researches as to, Henry, 955. Annuity allowed from Smithson's bequest, 9, 80. resolutions by, 683, 702, 706, 707, 710, 711, 721, Antiquarian Society designed for increase of Antiquities, American Antiquarian Society, 988; Apparatus, Bacon, 994; Chapin, 859; Delta, 885; report organization committee, 940. Appendix, value of, to Smithsonian Report, J. Application of science to mechanic arts, Cha- Applications of Smithson's bequest, proposed, 837. Appropriation by Congress of $5,000 to prose- cute bequest, 158. for plates, &c., of exploring expedition, 681. for Powell's survey placed under direction for building for collections asked by Re- of $250,000 for fire-proof building for National for distribution of duplicates, 754. for preservation of collections, 525, 654; de- Appropriations for special researches, Henry, 945; report of organization committee, 934. by Regents for objects of organization, 942. Arago, secretary of the Academy of Sciences, Arboretum, Owen, 355. and conservatory of plants, Tappan, 263, 302. Architects, resolution to employ, 489. Arkansas, action of House relative to arrears of defence of State, R. W. Johnson, 500. 1 453. Arkansas stocks, investment in, 120, 237, 246, new objects of, Henry, 948. resolution of inquiry why Institution had Arts of life, special reference to, Tappan, 302. Aspinwall, Thos., account of, for shipment of aid rendered by, to Mr. Rush in selling Assemblies, literary and scientific, Henry, 958. power of Secretary to discharge, Pearce, 545; Astor, W. B., proposed as Regent, 654; election Astronomers royal of England, 219. Astronomical bulletin, Manly, 990. Astronomical discoveries, 216. Astronomical instruments, cost of, 235. Astronomical observatory, Adams, 199, 214, 259, proposed, in Brunswick, Maine, 848. Astronomical work done by United States, 395, 952. preference should be shown to American and Bache, A. D., of Washington, proposed as man- proposed as Regent in Owen's bill, 360. appointed by Regents on committee on or- appointed on committee on Smithson's resid- plan of finance by, Henry, 957. suggestion as to library, Jewett, 959. Bacon, J. S., on programme of organization, 993 elected Regent, 648, 651, 653. proposed expulsion of, from Regents, 675, 682. Baird, Prof., estimates for collections, 724, 725. Bancroft, Geo., of Mass., proposed as manager elected Regent, 733, 747. consulted by J. Q. Adams, 849. memorial relative to Centennial, 751. Bangor Theological Seminary on programme of organization, 972. Bank of America, N. Y., gold deposited in, 111. Bank of the State of Arkansas, 253. Bankers of Smithson, Messrs. Drummonds, 1. Berrien, Jno. McP., Senate committee, 262, 350. interpretation of act of organization, 538. 956. Bible, story of purchase of, for $2,500 false, 482. Bibliography, American Antiquarian Society, Bill of costs of attorneys in England, 77, 80. gents being members of National Institute, Biography, Henry, 946. Bird, Dr. F. M., recommended as Regent, 474. Black, Dr. Jos., familiar acquaintance of Smith- son, 866. letter from, to Smithson, 866. Blaine, J. G., Speaker, appointed Regents, 721, Blind, education of, action of House on, 464, Blodget, Lorin, claim of, 589, 627. Board of visitors, Rush, 852. Bonds of United States bearing 7 3-10 per cent. Books belonging to Smithson, 108. Books, opinion of, Choate, 313; Owen, 375. Botanic gardén, plea for, Darlington, 901, 905; Botany, Cooper, 838; Henry, 946; Hubbell, 864; Bowditch's commentary on La Place, Henry, Bowdoin College on programme of organiza- Bowne, S. S., of N. Y., committee of House, 247. Speaker, appoints Regents, 523, 526; ap-' Bragg, Thos., 660. Breckinridge, Jno. C., Regents appointed by, Breese, Sidney, remarks by, 474, 477, 478. resolution by, 478. Brengle, Francis, appointed on committee of Brent, Daniel, account presented to, by attor- account of expenses of attorneys in France, 27. Brewerton, Henry, on programme of organiza- Bridgewater Treatises, Barlow, 921; Cooper, 838; Bright, Jesse D., Regents appointed by, 649. British institutions supplied with Smithsonian British minister, relative to Smithson's residu- British Museum, account of organization of, compared with S. I., Upham, 602; Meacham, Broadhead, Richard, resolution by, 462, 567. 932. Brougham, Lord, on natural theology, Elliott, 985. Brown University, best bibliographical collec- on programme of organization, 977. Society, 988; Barlow, 917; Chapin, 859; digest of act relative to, 761. report of organization committee, 931. Building for library, Tappan, 334. Building for National Museum, 748, 752, 753, 756, 757. Building of S. I., investigation proposed by A. investigation relative to necessary, A. John- son, 496. report of origin of fire and losses, 686. Buildings, costly, the bane of literary institu- funds wasted in, Hubbell, 861. instructions in construction of, Tappan, 302. report of Committee on Judiciary on man- By-laws should be adopted, Upham, 601. C. Cabinets of specimens, Chapin, 859; Delta, 881, Cameron, Simon, remarks by, 665, 666, 670, 672. Campbell, W. W., resolutions by, 473. Canterbury, court of, Smithson's will proved in, 10. Carpenter, M. H., Regents appointed by, 728. Cass, Lewis, appointed Regent, 475. Castaignet, M., claim for services as attorney of expenses as attorney, 25, 27, 226. fees charged by, as counsel for De la Batut, claim of, allowed by President of the United Casts of celebrated articles of sculpture, Henry, Casts of works of art, Jewett, 959. Catalogues of libraries, Henry, 947; Jewett, 958. Centennial collections, new building asked for, Certificates of indebtedness of States, 252.1 Chamberlain, John, on programme of organiza- Champlin, Capt., of "Mediator," 102. recommendation of, relative to residuary Chancery court, referred case of President vs. decree by, in favor of United States, 58, 62. Chancery court suit, by Drummond, in favor of first hearing, February 1, 1837, 19. and its termination be his epitaph," 60. Changes made from year to year in knowledge, Chapin, Graham H., committee of House, 148. |