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(of which a list is enclosed, vide pages 252, 253,) and wishing ex¬ 
changes in recent shells, &c. 
From J. Coppinger, New York, August 31,1842^. Enclosing bill 
of transportation and expenses for boxes from Havre, viz: $13. 
From Rev. Peter S. Chauncey, Rye, New York, September 10, 
1842. 
From C. Baldwin, New York, September 6,1842: Presenting an 
autograph resolution for introduction into the treaty with the Wabash 
and Illinois tribes, by his grandfather, Roger Sherman, containing a 
solemn guaranty by the United States of the Indian rights, &c., &c., 
&c. 
From Estwick Evans, Washington, September 9, 1842: Respect¬ 
ing the portrait of his father. 
From Col. Joseph G. Totten, Chief Corps of Engineers, Septem¬ 
ber 10, 1842: Offering a complete catalogue of the cabinet of 
minerals presented by him to the Institute. 
From John B. Murray, (to Mr. Poinsett,) New York, August 
22, 1842: Offering the press of Dr. Franklin to the Institute. 
On motion of Mr. Markoe, it was 
Resolved , That the thanks of the National Institute be given to 
Col. Totten, for the valuable cabinet of minerals and the descriptive 
catalogue of its contents presented by him to the Institute. 
A letter from the Commissioner of Patents, transmitting a request 
of N. W. Hatch, of Vicksburg, Miss., to be furnished with seeds 
and plants of the Exploring 
Curator. 
A paper on the dew-point, by Professor Espy, was read, and on 
motion referred to the Department of Chemistry. 
On motion of Mr. Poinsett, it was unanimously 
Resolved , That a committee be appointed to wait upon the Se¬ 
cretary of the Navy, and upon the joint committee of the Library of 
Congress, and to proffer to them the co-operation of the Institute in 
carrying into effect the intentions of the law lately passed by Congress, 
for the arrangement and preservation of the collections made by the 
Exploring Squadron, and for the publication of the results of that 
Expedition; and that this committee be authorized to act in the 
name and behalf of the Institute in all matters relating to this subject. 
Stated Meeting , October 10, 1842. 
Mr. Townsend announced the following donations: 
For the Cabinet . 
Ardea exilis, Rallus virginianus, Rallus carolinus, from the Potomac 
river.— From Charles Lee Jones , Washington. 
Herodias virescens, from Potomac River.— From E . W . Hansell. 
Expedition, was read and referred to the 
