Miscellanies. 181 



The first part of this work, (nearly two hundred pages,) contains 

 a general view of the valley, comprising the face of the country, its 

 minerals, climate and diseases, its botany and zoology, the natural 

 history of its birds, reptiles and fish, its rivers, an interesting account 

 of the aboriginal inhabitants, its population, the national and religious 

 character of the western people drawn to the life, their pursuits, a 

 succinct view of the civil history of the country, and a section on 

 immigration, particularly useful to those who are about to try their 

 fortunes in the west, and interesting to all who would be acquainted 

 with the humble but incipient measures for the foundation of that 

 future immense empire. A particular account is given of each state 

 and territory, then of the Atlantic states and the remainder of the 

 continent, with an appendix of various useful statistical tables. 



This work, replete as it is with interesting matter, forms a valua- 

 ble addition to our knowledge and literature, and is worthy of a place 

 in the library of every American. 



We observe, with pleasure, that it is highly esteemed in London, 

 as appears by a flattering notice in the Weekly Atheneum for De- 

 cember, 1832. 



12. Indiana Historical Society. — This society was founded De- 

 cember 11, 1830, and confirmed by act of the local legislature Jan- 

 uary 10, 1831. 



The natural, civil, and political history of Indiana is its principal 

 objects of attention, and it embraces useful knowledge generally. 



Among the names of its officers, we observe those which are well 

 known and greatly respected throughout the union. At its annual 

 and semi-annual meetings, it is proposed that lectures or discourses 

 be delivered on the following subjects : 



1. The history of the Indian tribes within the State. 



2. The civil and political history of the State from its earliest set- 

 tlement. 



3. The ancient remains and natural curiosities within the same. . 



4. Its Natural History, embracing its geology, mineralogy and 

 botany, its soil, productions and climate, its animals, birds, fishes, &c. 



The society resolved to communicate its constitution, Sic. to other 

 historical and learned societies, to the executive governments, and to 

 distinguished individuals in other States, and they desire contributions 

 in books, manuscripts, curiosities, &.c. All communications are to 

 be addressed to John H. Farnham, Corresponding Secretary, Salem, 

 Windham County, Indiana. 



