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timber would be much improved if the tree, after being barked 
in the spring, was permitted to stand till the following winter. 
81. Population of Glasgow. — It'appears by a census which ter- 
minated on the 26th February 1820, that the population of 
Glasgow is 148,798. 
82. Bristol Institution.' — A new Literary and Philosophical 
Institution has been founded at Bristol. The foundation-stone 
of a magnificent building for this purpose was laid on the 29th 
February 1820. 
83. Society cf Civil Engineers. — On the 2d January 1818, 
a number of persons practically connected with the profession of 
a civil engineer, met and agreed upon the plan of an institution, 
and have since that time been employed in forming laws and re- 
gulations for its government. Having accomplished this part 
of the object, it was resolved at a meeting held on the 8d Fe- 
bruary 1820, to invite Thomas Telford, Esq. civil engineer, to 
become President of the Society. Mr Telford having accepted 
this office, the institution may be considered as established, and an 
opportunity is now afforded to qualified persons to become Ordi- 
nary, Corresponding, or Honorary Members. The leading objects 
of the institution are, 1st, To form a depository of useful facts, 
of descriptions of various works, of new inventions, of discoveries, 
&c. on subjects connected with the profession of a civil engineer. 
2d, To collect a library of books maps, drawings, &c. which are 
useful in the profession. The number of members is limited, 
and is divided into three classes: 1st, Ordinary Members, ^re 
those who, by profession, are practical engineers, and Avhose places 
of residence admit of their general attendance at the meetings. 
2d, Corresponding members (by profession practical engineers) 
are those whose places of residence do not allow of their frequent 
attendance at the meetings. 8d, Honorary members are persons 
who have written on topics connected with the profession of an 
engineer, and from whoni no pecuniary contribution is expected. 
From the ability and zeal of many of the gentlemen who take the 
lead in this Society, we entertain very sanguine hopes that it will 
be an institution equally honour^tble and useful to our country. 
* In this the Institution has ma(ie great progress, and already possesses a most 
valuable collection. • 
