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preadmouished his end had come, entitled " The Christian and his echo," 

 may be regarded as a true exponent of his religious character, and as 

 his last legacy to the country and the world — 

 " True faith producing love to God and man. 77 



The resolutions submitted by the committee were then adopted unani- 

 mously by a rising vote. 



Dr. Parker, in behalf of the Executive Committee, presented the an- 

 nual report of the receipts, expenditures, estimates, &c. ; which, on 

 motion of Mr. Sargent, was adopted. 



The Secretary presented his annual report of the operations of the 

 Institution for the year 1875 ; which was read, and various suggestions 

 contained in it were discussed at some length by the members of the 

 Board. 



On motion of Dr. Gray, it was 



Resolved, That a special committee of three be appointed to take into 

 consideration the connection of the Smithsonian Institution and the 

 National Museum, and to recommend such action as may be thought 

 proper in relation to the matter. 



The Chancellor appointed Messrs. Gray, Clymer, and Sargent as the 

 committee. 



The report of the Secretary as to what the Smithsonian Institution 

 was doing and had done in relation to the Centennial Exhibition in 

 Philadelphia was read. 



On motion of Mr. Hamlin, it was 



Resolved, That the annual report of the Secretary be accepted, and be 

 transmitted to Congress, as usual. 

 On motion of Mr. Sargent, it was 



Resolved, That the salary of the chief clerk of the Institution be twen- 

 ty-five hundred dollars per annum, commencing with the present year. 

 On motion of Mr. Clymer, it was 



Resolved, That the Secretary be authorized to procure a carriage for 

 the use of the Institution, for a sum not to exceed four hundred dollars. 



The Board then adjourned to meet at the call of the Secretary. 



