306 President Bentham’s Address at the 
United States, in trust, to found, at Washington, an Institution 
which should bear his name, and have for its objects the in- 
crease and diffusion of knowledge amongst men 
reme Court, and the Mayor of Washington, as ea officio mem 
rs, three appointed by the Senate from its own body, three by 
the House of Representatives from its members, and six citizens 
appointed by a joint resolution of both houses; several of the 
principal executive officers of the States to be ex officio members, 
or above £125,000, deposited in the United States Tree 
and producing an annual income of $30,910, payment of whic. 
they have succeeded in obtaining in coin, making nearly ; 7000. 
d reach, with s 
