72 Asiatic Society. [No. 133. 



P. S. — In emendation of uay proposal to have the accounts audited by a special 

 Committee, I beg to submit them herewith for general inspection. 



The following resolutions were then unanimously passed on the motion 

 of the Honourable the President, seconded by Sir John Peter Grant. 



It is proposed that in acknowledgment of Mr. Torrens' services to the Society, a 

 subscription be entered into for the purpose of presenting him with an appropriate 

 Testimonial. 



That an Inkstand appears the fittest Testimonial to select. 



Resolved — That the accounts received from the Secretary be approved and passed. 



Kesolved — That the Society accept the resignation of Mr. Torrens with extreme 

 regret, and offer him their grateful thanks for the services he has rendered to the Society, 

 during his conduct of the important and various duties of the Secretary's office. 



Resolved — That in the opinion of this Meeting the Society would not be warranted 

 in recommending to the office of Secretary any person, howsoever qualified by scientific 

 attainments and business habits, who could not also superintend the Oriental De- 

 partment, and the publications for which funds are furnished to the Society by 

 Government. 



That as no person has offered himself competent to superintend both the Sanscrit 

 and Arabic and Persian works now in the press, and proposed for publication, that 

 a temporary arrangement be made until such a competent person can be found. 



Resolved — That Mr. Piddington be requested to continue to conduct the duties 

 pending the vacancy of the office. 



Resolved — That the Society conduct on its own part the Journal, from the date when 

 it may be given up by Mr. Torrens. 



Mr. Piddington signified his sense of the honor conferred upon him, and his readiness 

 to give every assistance to the Society in the conduct of the Secretariat duties. 



