AMERICAN INSTITUTION FOR THE CULTIVATION OF SCIENCE. 
The following Circular was received too late for insertion in the body of our 
nt number,—we accordingly, that no time may be lost, take this method of 
placing it before our readers : 
Boston, Novemser 1, 1838. - 
In consequence of communications between members of the AmErtcan Puiro- 
sopHicaL Society, in Philadelphia, and gentlemen in Boston, a meeting was held 
in the latter place, of gentlemen belonging to Boston, Salem, and the University 
at Cambridge, at which the proceedings were as follows : 
His excellency, Governor Everett, was requested to take the chair. 
Hon. Francis C. Gray was chosen coe, : 
The Chairman stated the objects of the meeting. 
Dr. W: offered and explained the ‘hiss following resolutions, which were 
_ eloquently supported by the Hon. Judge Story and other gentlemen, and unani- 
mously adopted. 
‘1. Resolved, That it is expedient to form an Institution to be called the AmErR- 
ee Ma other scientific Beceem and to advance the: sbfeet of this meet- 
ing mire means in their power. 
Committee. 
Dr. Warren, Hon. F.C. G 
Gov. Everetrr DaniEL Shanasics Esq., 
Hon. JupeeE Story, Dr. Hae 
Joun Pickerine, Esa. 
An account of the proceedings at this ‘meeting is transmitted to you, eo = 
‘e = obtaining y , that of seg scientific friends, and 
lee neesoiatious with which you & are connected, i 
By order of the Contaniéel 
JOHN 
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‘ARREN, haiens 
