committee, and although the Senator was not present, the seven
Commoners of Science made the occasion a most notable one by the flow
of wit, elegance of phrase, solidity and cogency of argument, and rare
discernment of natural truths, with which their discourse was garnished.

The members of the American Association marched in procession to the
Tent, from their place of meeting in the State Capitol. On the stage
were assembled many distinguished gentlemen, and in the audience were
hundreds of ladies. GOV. CLARK and Ex-Governors HUNT and SEYMOUR, of New
York, Sir WM. LOGAN, of Canada, Hon. GEORGE BANCROFT, and others as well
known as these, were among the number present. The tent was profusely
decorated. Small banners in tri-color were distributed over the entire
area covered by the stage, and adorned the wings. The following
inscriptions were placed over the front of the rostrum,--that in honor
of "_The Press_" occupying a central position:

GEOLOGY. THE PRESS.
METEOROLOGY. MINERALOGY.
METALLURGY. ETHNOLOGY.
ASTRONOMY.

The following were arranged in various positions on the right and left:

CHEMISTRY. TELEGRAPH.
PHYSIOLOGY. LETTERS.
CONCHOLOGY. HYDROLOGY.
PALÆONTOLOGY. ZOOLOGY.
MICROSCOPY. ICHTHYOLOGY.
ART. MANUFACTURES.
STEAM. AGRICULTURE.