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The New York Journal, And Weekly Register
New York, New York County, New York
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On March 7, Rev. Dr. Samuel Smith delivered the annual oration to the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia's University Hall on human diversity in figure and complexion. The event drew prominent attendees including officials, clergy, and citizens, who responded with attention and order, honoring Pennsylvania's philosophical taste.
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Last Wednesday evening, in the Hall of the University, the ANNUAL ORATION was delivered before the American Philosophical Society, by the Rev. Dr. SAMUEL SMITH, Vice-President of the College of New-Jersey, on "The causes of the diversity of figure and complexion in the human species."
The subject was managed with uncommon ingenuity, erudition and elegance. The Supreme Executive Council, the Assembly of the state, the Trustees of the University, the Magistrates, Clergy, Physicians, and a very great number of the principal people of this city, were present on the occasion. The profound attention given by so large and venerable an audience, and the excellent order in which the whole business was conducted, did honor to the society, and placed in a very respectable point of view the general Philosophic taste of Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia
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Last Wednesday Evening, March 7
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the oration was received with profound attention and excellent order, honoring the society and highlighting pennsylvania's philosophic taste.
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The annual oration was delivered before the American Philosophical Society in the Hall of the University by Rev. Dr. Samuel Smith, Vice-President of the College of New-Jersey, on the causes of diversity in human figure and complexion. The subject was handled with ingenuity, erudition, and elegance. Attendees included the Supreme Executive Council, state Assembly, University Trustees, Magistrates, Clergy, Physicians, and many principal city people.