WI .lolK'NAI. <»K I'KOCEKDINGS. 



iiit'iit of the liiif artH, the iTwardinj; of discoverers and inventors, the 

 »>r},'anization of cxplorinj;- expeditions, as well as tlie general ditlusion 

 of cdufation were all objects of his special regard." 



In view »)f these facts it is — 



Resolved, That in the death of Hon. Samuel Sullivan Cox the Sniitli- 

 sonian Institution has suffered the irreparable loss of along-tried frientl, 

 the Hoard of Regents of a most valued associate and active member 

 during lifteen years of service, and the country of one of its most dis- 

 tinguished citizens. 



h'e.solrni, That the r>oard of Regents desire to express their deep 

 sympathy with the bereaved family of the deceased, and direct that 

 a Copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the widow of their late 

 associate. 



On mutiou of Senator CuUom, the Board adjourned sine die. 



