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tenant Gilliss relative to an expedition to the coast of Labrador to 

 observe the total eclipse of July 18, if the necessary means could be 

 secured to defray the expenses, towards which, if the Institution 

 would subscribe $500, the balance, it was believed, could be secured 

 from individuals. 



Professor Bache addressed the Board, commending highly the pro- 

 posed expedition, and stating the advantages which would result to 

 science if the observations could be made. 



On motion of Professor Bache, it was 



Resolved, That an appropriation be made, not exceeding $500, to aid 

 in the proposed expedition to observe the eclipse of July 18, 1860. 



The Secretary called the attention of the Board to another expe- 

 dition, proposed by Dr. I. I. Hayes to the Arctic regions, and sug- 

 gested the propriety of aid in furnishing that gentleman with the 

 requisite instruments of observation. 



On motion of Mr. Pearce, it was 



Resolved, That the Secretary of the Institution be authorized to 

 furnish such aid to the expedition of Dr. Hayes, in the way of instru- 

 ments, as may be deemed advisable. 



The Secretary introduced the subject of the Stanley gallery of In- 

 dian paintings, and stated that Mr. Stanley asked for an allowance of 

 one hundred dollars a year to pay the interest on a debt he had in- 

 curred to prevent the sacrifice of the paintings by sale. 



The subject was referred to the Secretary and the Executive Com- 

 mittee. 



A letter from Professor Secchi, of Rome, was read, stating that he 

 had obtained permission for the Institution to procure casts or moulds 

 of celebrated works of art in that city. 



The Secretary stated that Mr. Corcoran, of Washington, was about 

 to found a gallery of art, and it was very desirable that the Institu- 

 tion should co-operate with him, especially in relation to copies of 

 works of art from Italy. 



The subject was referred to the Secretary and the Executive Com- 

 mittee. 



The Secretary presented the continuation of his annual report; 

 which was read. 



The opinion was expressed by several of the Regents that a less 

 number of lectures should be given than heretofore, twelve being 

 considered sufficient for each season. 



The Board then adjourned. 

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