1842.] THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE. 259 



(of which a list is enclosed, vide pages 252, 253,) and wishing ex- 

 changes in recent shells, &c. 



iFrom J. Coppinger, New York, August 31, 1842: Enclosing bill 

 of transportation and expenses for boxes from Havre, viz: $;13. 



From Rev. Peter S. Chauncey, Rye, New York, September 10, 

 1842. 



From C. Baldwin, New York, September 6, 1842: Presenting an 

 autograph resolution for introduction into the treaty with the Wabasli 

 and Illinois tribes, by his grandfather, Roger Sherman, containing a 

 solemn guaranty by the United States of the Indian rights, Sic, &ic., 



&.C. 



From Estwick Evans, Washington, September 9, 1842: Respect- 

 ing the portrait of his father. 



From Col. Joseph G. Totten, Chief Corps of Engineers, Septem- 

 ber 10, 1842: Offering a complete catalogue of the cabinet of 

 minerals presented by him to the Institute. 



From John B. Murray, (to Mr. Poinsett,) New York, August 

 22, 1842: Offering the press of Dr. Franklin to the Institute. 



On motion of Mr. Markoe, it was 



Resolved, That the thanks of the National Institute be given to 

 Col. Totten, for the valuable cabinet of minerals and the descriptive 

 catalogue of its contents presented by him to the Institute. 



A letter from the Commissioner of Patents, transmitting a request 

 of N. W. Hatch, of Vicksburg, Miss., to be furnished with seeds 

 and plants of the Exploring Expedition, was read and referred to the 

 Curator. 



A paper on the dew-point, by Professor Espy, was read, and on 

 motion referred to the Department of Chemistry. 



On motion of Mr. Poinsett, it was unanimously 



Resolved, That a committee be appointed to wait upon the Se- 

 cretary of the Navy, and upon the joint committee of the Library of 

 Congress, and to proffer to them the co-operation of the Institute in 

 carrying into effect the intentions of the law lately passed by Congress, 

 for the arrangement and preservation of the collections made by the 

 Exploring Squadron, and for the publication of the results of that 

 Expedition ; and that this committee be authorized to act in the 

 name and behalf of the Institute in all matters relating to this subject. 



Stated Meeting, October 10, 1842. 



Mr. Townsend announced the following donations : 



For the Cabinet. 



Ardea exilis, Rallus virginianus, Rallus carolinus, from the Potomac 



river. — From Charles Lee Jones, Washington. 

 Ilerodias virescens, from Potomac River. — From E. W. HanselL 



