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most eminent biblical scholars. He contributed largely to the reli- 

 gious periodicals on various topics, and for some time edited a religious 

 magazine called '' The Literalist." The title of the magazine indi- 

 cated what was the fact, that he was a firm believer in the literal 

 fulfilment of Scripture prophecy; and a large part of his time ap- 

 pears to have been devoted to the illustration and defence of this 

 opinion. He left many manuscripts, some of which, — notes and 

 comments on parts of the Bible, — are soon to be published. 



He was truly exemplary in all the relations of life, a sincere 

 Christian, and a good man. Kind in his disposition, yielding in 

 his temper, affable in his manner, unbending in his integrity, and 

 pure in his life ; his memory, as that of the just, is blessed. 



Geo. Sharswood. 

 September 21st, 1860. 



The decease of Andrea Mustoxidi, of Corfu, at Vienna, 

 July 29, 1860, was announced by Professor Trego. 



The subject of human remains in the Diluvial Formation, 

 brought forward at the last meeting, was discussed. 



And the Society was adjourned. 



Stated Meeting October 19, 18G0. 



Dr. F. Bache in the Chair. 



Present, five members. 



Letters were read from the Batavian Society, dated Rotter- 

 dam, January 12th ; from P. A. T. Peters, dated Altona, 

 April 16th ; and from the University of Toronto, dated 

 October 11th, 1860, acknowledging the receipt of the Trans- 

 actions and Proceedings. 



The following donations for the Library were received : — 



Journal of the Franklin Institute Philada., for Oct. — From tlie Iiiaf. 

 African Repository, for October, Washington. — From A. Colon. S. 

 Minutes of the 151st An. Meeting of the General Association of 

 Connecticut. New Haven, 1860. 8vo. Pamph. 86 pp. 



