446 NOTES. 
ae 
which, by its intimate relations with the government, and the 7 
national influence it has acquired through the wise and able — 
administration of its affairs, has become even now almost in part - 
the equivalent of a government department. ie 
It is suggested that at the annual meetings of our scientific and 
learned bodies, some action be taken towards directing public 
ry 
attention to the need of a well organized Department of Science — 
to look after the interests of a broad and generous scientific cul- 
ture, physical, biological and social, or relating to any other 3 
branch of science which may aid in the elevation and improvement " 
of our people. : 
j 
a 
On June 2d the corner-stone of the American Museum of Nat- q 
E 
3 
ural History, in course of erection on Manhattan Square, New i 
York, was laid in presence of an audience numbering 5000 people. 
Scientists were invited from various parts of the country. Rol d 
L. Stuart, President of the Museum Association, delivered "e 
address in behalf of the trustees, which was followed by a — 
acres, and cost when completed $6,000,000. It will be exceedi 
handsome, imposing and convenient. In his address Profi 
Henry said that the great institution they were i i 
would not be complete without provision for regular coup 
free lectures and the presence of a body of scientific investiga 
who should give the results of their studies to the country. 
congratulating the citizens of New York on the brilliant ma" 
prospects of this museum, we indulge the hope that the advice 
Prof. Henry may be promptly carried out, and, that the im 
may, under good management, give towards elevating the ¢ 
of our country be commensurate with the amusement it will | 
to the people of the great city in which it is located. a 
We are glad to learn that the value of applied entomology 
1872, a8 " 
Fitch for revising and completing for publication his survey 
noxious and other insects of the state, the state to have the 
to publish at all times any number of copies of said WO 
own use without further payment. Dr. Fitch’s first report 
