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tained its form and aspect. The origin of this salt is obscure ; but 

 it is probably derived from the limestone, which is known to be 

 nummulite, and believed to be marine limestone. 



The following Gentleman was duly elected an Ordinary 

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The Rev. Dr James Grant, Edinburgh. 



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