264 The Smithsonian Institution 



been erected by the United States as a token of gratitude for 

 the labors of his useful life, and for his faithful administration 

 of the important public trust so long in his keeping." 



Subsequent to the unveiling an oration was delivered by 

 President Noah Porter, of Yale College. 1 



1 A full report of the proceedings is given in the Smithsonian Report, 1883, page 17. 



