REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES. 3 



and is consulted by thoso who arc always anxious to examine the 

 l:iti'>t scientilir puhlications. 



By retVivncc to the report of the Finance Committee, it will be 

 j)erceived that the finances of the Institute are in a more prosperous 

 condition than at any other period of our great Xaticuial crisis. In 

 the month of August bust the sum of one thousand dollars was paid 

 by a stranger to the Uncording Secretary, with a request that the 

 same should be placed in the Treasury of the Institute, Avherc it 

 rightfully belonged. That he was prompted to make this restitution 

 tt» sati-fy the clamors of an awakened and distur])ed conscience. 



The Trustees report with much gratification a constant accession of 

 members to the Institute, as well as a growing interest in its dailj 

 opcratit>ns. And they indulge the pleasing anticipation that the time 

 is not far distant when, with a united countrv. restored to the oblijra- 

 tions of one Constitution and one triumphant and victorious flag, this 

 corporation will j)ursue with renewed vigor its career of usefulness, 

 and continue to foster the spirit of emulation and improvement 

 which has long characterized its operations. 

 All of which is respectfully sulimitted. 



AVILLIAM HALL. 



D. 8. GKEGORY. 



EDWARD WALKER. 



JOnX GRAY. 



THOMAS McELRATH, 



JIREII BULL. 



S. R. COM STOCK, 



Trustees. 

 New York, March llth, 1865. 



