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of the lunar attraction. If this hypothesis is confirmed by more 

 accurate observations, the theory of Galileo will not only help us in 

 our explanations of the aerial tides, but it will also lead to the recog- 

 nition of a most important element in the ocean tides. 



Prof. Copp^e suggested that the subject of the " Danish 

 Element in England," was worthy of the attention of the 

 Society, describing the traces, still obvious, of the original 

 Celtic and Teutonic occupation of the island. Dr. Washburne 

 spoke of the northern English types, as existing in New Eng- 

 land, and were deserving of farther study. Dr. Coates re- 

 ferred to the translation, by early emigrants, of old english 

 names of places to the new localities in New England, which 

 the emigrants occupied ; and made further observations upon 

 the origin of human races. Mr. Chase referred to the alleged 

 early settlement of America by the Northmen. 



Professor Lesley was nominated Librarian for the ensuing 

 year. 



Pending nominations Nos. 506, 507, were read. 



And the Society was adjourned. 



Stated Meeting, January 15, 1864. 



Present, eighteen members. 

 Dr. Wood, President, in the Chair. 



A letter accepting membership was received from Dr. 

 Theodore Schwann, of Liege. 



A communication from Mr. H. Stephens, of London, was 

 read, proposing to act as general book agent, in Europe. 



Donations for the Library were received from Prof. Zan- 

 tedeschi, the Hon. J. D. Baldwin, Messrs. Blanchard & Lea, 

 and Mr. C. H. Hart. 



Dr. Emerson communicated the following fact, respecting 

 the propagation of atmospheric vibrations to great distances. 



