 London, for the purpose of founding "at Washington an establishment under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men.  Hearings - Page 74by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds - 1945Full view - About this book
 | Jared Sparks, Edward Everett, James Russell Lowell, Henry Cabot Lodge - 1854 - 580 pages
...Justice, Commissioner of the Patent-Office, and Mayor of Washington, as the " establishment by the name of the Smithsonian Institution for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men." The word " establishment " was used in conformity with the language of the will, and to avoid jealousy... | |
 | United States. Congress. House - 1835 - 1436 pages
...Smithson. of London, for the purpose of founding at Washington an establishment, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, " for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men." The Executive 1 laving no authority to take any steps for accepting the trust, and obtaining1 the funds,... | |
 | 1845 - 1484 pages
...resolution moved this day by Mr. Cobb, for closing all debate upon the bill (No. 5) to establish the Jt Smithsonian institution" for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men. The question was stated., WiU the House agree to the said resolution 1 •when Mr. Graham moved that it... | |
 | 1846 - 372 pages
...10, 1846. No. 75. Navy appropriation bill. See page 199. Aug. 10, 1846. No. 76. An Act to establish the Smithsonian institution, for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men. The President and Vice-President of the United States, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury,... | |
 | 1851 - 316 pages
...trust was accepted by the United States government, and an act passed, August 10, 1846, organizing u The Smithsonian Institution for the Increase and Diffusion of Knowledge among Men," The endowment consists of the original sum, $515,169, received Sept. 1, 1838, which is to remain for ever... | |
 | 1848 - 764 pages
...to the United States, to found at Washington (such are his words) an establishment under the name of the Smithsonian Institution for the Increase and Diffusion of knowledge among men. The money (500,000 dollars) came into the Treasury of the United States about 8 years ago, but Congress... | |
 | American Association for the Advancement of Science - 1849 - 650 pages
...Washington, and such other persons as they might elect honorary members, an establishment under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men. The members and honorary members of this establishment are to hold stated and special meetings for the... | |
 | American Association for the Advancement of Science - 1849 - 694 pages
...Washington, and such other persons as they might elect honorary members, an establishment under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men. The members and honorary members of this establishment are to hold stated and special meetings for the... | |
 | 1849 - 626 pages
...Washington, and such other persons as they might elect honorary members, an establishment under the name of the "SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, FOR THE INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE AMONG MEN." The members and honorary members of this establishment are to hold stated and special meetings for the... | |
 | American Association for the Advancement of Science - 1849 - 174 pages
...Washington, and such other persons as they might elect honorary members, an establishment under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men. The members and honorary members of this establishment are to hold stated and special meetings for the... | |
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