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the United States would not wish to see it controlled by a for- 
eign power. They would not wish to see it becoming a great 
monopoly, charging exorbitantly for transporting American ves- 
sels from ocean to ocean. Probably in no juster or better way 
could the Government of the United States have a voice in its 
management, than by duly aiding in its construction. It may 
be worth every year to the people of the United States far more 
than will be its entire cost,—even though that cost should be 
fifty or one hundred millions of dollars. It will pass over a 
country having, except near the Coatzacoaleos River, a very 
healthy climate. At eitner end of the ship-railway, a great com- 
mercial city may be expected to arise; and the Mexican Govern- 
ment is deeply interested in securing its construction. We may 
hope that it will soon be built. 
Remarks on Mr. HENDERSON’S paper were made by MR. 
ANDREWS, who sustained the views therein set forth. 
April 29, 1889. 
Owing to the celebration of the Centennial of Washington’s 
Inauguration, during this and the following day, no meeting of 
the Academy was held on this evening. 
May 6, 1889. 
REGULAR Business MEETING. 
The President, Dr. NEWBERRY, in the chair. 
Twenty-three persons present. 
The Report of the Council was read, and its several recom- 
mendations adopted, viz.: 
(1) The election of the following gentlemen as Resident Mem- 
bers:— 
ORLANDO B. PotTTER. 
Emory McC.intocr. 
(2) The election of the following Resident Members as Fel- 
lows: 
