Having investigated the scientific principles on which it is founded, inspected the mechanism by which these principles are brought into practical operation, and seen the instruments in use in the transmission and return of various messages, they have come to the conclusion that it is admirably adapted to the purposes for which it is intended, being capable of forming words, numbers, and sentences, nearly as fast as they can be written in ordinary characters, and of transmitting them to great distances with a velocity equal to that of light. They, therefore, beg leave to recommend the telegraph of Professor Morse for such testimonials of the approbation of the American Institute as may in its judgment be due to a most important practical application of high science, brought into successful operation by the exercise of much mechanical skill and ingenuity.
All which is respectfully submitted.
JAMES RENWICK, LL. D.,
Prof. Chem. and Nat. Phil., Columbia Col., N. Y.
JOHN W. DRAPER, M. D.,
Prof. Chem. and Min., University, city of New York.
WILLIAM H. ELLET, M. D.
Prof. Chem., &c. Col. of Columbia, S. C.
JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D.,
Chem., &c., New York.
G. C. SCHAEFFER,
Associate Prof. Chem., Columbia Col., N. Y.
EDWARD CLARK.
CHARLES A. LEE, M. D.
Extract from the minutes of the Institute:
Resolved, That the report be accepted, adopted, and referred to the premium committee, and that the recording secretary be directed to publish the same, at the expense of the Institute.