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Professor Agassiz made a communication upon glacial phe- 

 nomena of the southern hemisphere, and also upon Darwinism, 

 in which he took occasion to express anew the views he had 

 entertained for so long a time, and which are entirely adverse 

 to the hypothesis. 



Professor Verrill gave an account of the recent deep-sea 

 explorations on the coast of New England, and some general 

 remarks were presented by General Meigs on the proper con- 

 struction of a large aneroid barometer. 



In the great variety of other articles communicated, we are, 

 of course, unable to enumerate the whole ; and we can only 

 say, in conclusion, that this was one of the most interesting 

 meetings ever held by the Academy. It was adjourned to 

 meet in Washington in April next. New York Tribune. 



TWENTY-FIRST MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR 

 THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE. 



The twenty-first annual meeting of the American Associa- 

 tion for the Advancement of Science took place in Dubuque, 

 Iowa, the sessions commencing on the 21st of August. San 

 Francisco was originally designated as the place of meeting; 

 but, in view of the difficulty of making certain necessary ar- 

 rangements in regard to the fares upon the railroad, Dubuque 

 was selected instead. The sessions continued throughout 

 the week, and a number of interesting communications were 

 presented. 



Professor Gray, the retiring president, delivered the usual 

 address, and resigned the position to his successor, Professor 

 J.Lawrence Smith. In addition to the meetings of the asso- 

 ciation, numerous excursions were made to the surrounding 

 regions, most of them of a geological and industrial character, 

 and the members separated at the close of the session after a 

 week of much enjoyment. 



The number of members enrolled on the books of the asso- 

 ciation previous to the meeting at Dubuque was about six 

 hundred and fifty, and the list was increased very considera- 

 bly during the session. The officers elected for the coming 

 year were, Professor Lovering, of Cambridge, President ; Pro- 

 fessor A. II. Worthen, of Illinois, Vice-President ; F. W. Put- 

 nam, Esq., of Salem, Permanent Secretary, in place of Pro- 

 fessor Lovering, who has held the position for many years. 



