122 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS 
last summer, leaving a family of daughters in a destitute condition; that he had 
given the widow permission to sell articles of refreshment, exclusive of intox- 
icating liquors, to the visitors of the museum, and that he thought, in considera- 
tion of the long and faithful service of the deceased, the expenses of his funeral 
should be paid from the Smithsonian fund. 
On motion of Mr. Wallach, it was 
Resolved, That the Secretary be authorized to pay the funeral expenses of 
John Connor. 
On motion of Mr. Patterson, the vacancy in the Executive Committee was 
filled by the election of General Delafield. 
On motion of Mr. Trumbull, it was 
Resolved, That the annual salary of the Secretary of the Institution be in- 
creased one thousand dollars, that of the Assistant Secretary five hundred dol- 
lars, and of the Chief Clerk three hundred and fifty dollars, and that the said 
increase take effect from the Ist of January, 1865. F 
The Secretary stated what measures had been taken in regard to the preser- 
vation of the Smithsonian building, and that Mr. A. Cluss, architect, had been 
employed to prepare plans and estimates. 
On motion of Mr. Cox, it was 
Resolved, That the whole subject of the repairs and reconstruction of the 
building, and the disposal of the stocks held by the Institution, be intrusted to 
the Chancellor, Secretary, and the Executive Committee. 
The Board then adjourned sine die. 
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