OBITUARY 



OF PERSONS EMINENT IX SCIENCE. 1856. 



Admiral Beechey, E. JST., a distinguished Arctic navigator and geographer. 



Henry Bellville, an English meteorologist. 



A. Binet, an eminent French mathematician, formerly President of the French Academy. 



Prof. Bojer, a well known French botanist. 



W. M. Buchanan, Editor "Glasgow Practical Mechanics' and Engineers' Journal." 



Dr. Buckland, the well known English geologist. 



Alex. Campbell, a distinguished American engineer. 



Adrien Chenot, a celebrated French metallurgist. 



M. Coutourier, a young French explorer of Central Africa ; died on the Sahara. 



Joseph Drnyton, the well known artist of the U. S. exploring expedition and a naturalist 

 of eminence. 



M. Duval, a French botanist. 



David Dyson, an English naturalist. 



Prof, von Fuch, the well known German physicist and chemist. 



M Gerhardt, the eminent chemist of Strasburg, France. 



M. Goujon, a French astronomer. 



Dr. "W. T. Harris, the eminent American entomologist. 



Prof. Hentz. 



Dr. John Lock, of Cincinnati. 



M. Locwell, a German chemist of repute. 



Col. Madden, President Edinburgh Botanical Society. 



C. B. Mansfield, of England, well known for his researches in connexion with benzole. 



Francois Michaux, Editor North American " Sylva." 



Hugh Miller, the eminent Scottish geologist and author. 



Francisco Orioli, Professor of Physical Science, University of Bologna. 



M. Partsch, of Vienna, naturalist. 



Dr. W. H. Paris, an eminent English chemist, and friend of Sir Humphrey Davy. Dr. 

 Paris was the author of the well known work, " Philosophy in Sport," &c. 



J. G. Percival, geologist, &c. 



M. Constant Prevost, the distinguished French geologist and physicist. 



John Eeeves, an English horticultural writer. 



Admiral Sir John Boss, the Arctic explorer. 



M. Schwilgue, the inventor of the marvellous astronomical clock of Strasburg. 



Daniel Sharp, President Eoyal Geological Society, England. 



George Steers, the distinguished naval architect. 



Eobert L. Stevens, a distinguished American mechanic. 



Paul Stillman, a distinguished American engineer. 



M. Sturm, French mathematician. 



William Swainson, the well known English naturalist. 



Zadock Thompson, of Vermont, naturalist. 



Dr. John C. Warren, Boston, Mass. 



John Wilson, a Scotch naturalist. 



William Yarrel, naturalist. 



