An Abstract from the Minutes of the American Geogrc >T dand Statistical Society.

Meeting on Thursday evening, March 15th, 1855.

“The Society adjourned to the small Chapel , where Chancellor Lewis Tappan , of the Michigan University , read a paper on the Growth of Cities,etc.

“ After Mr. Tappan had finished his lecture, several gentlemen expressedtheir approbation of the principles developed in so masterly a manner, andsuggested the expediency.of publishing this paper for the benefit of a largercircle of our fellow-citizens. On motion of the Hon. Alexander W. Bradford,the thanks of the Society were voted to Mr. Tappan , and Charles King, LL.I).,was authorized to make the necessary arrangements for printing said paperas a Pamphlet.”

ARCHIBALD RUSSELL, Recording Secretary.