g [January. 



Blanchard & Lea, and Dr. Slack, of Philadelphia; and the 

 Architect of the Capitol at Washington. Allibone's Dic- 

 tionary, Vol. I., and the Philadelphia Directory, for 1865, 

 were purchased for the Library. 



The death of Edward Everett, a member of the Society, 

 at Boston, January 15, aged 70 years, 9 months, was an- 

 nounced by Mr. Fraley. It had already been announced to 

 the Nation by the President of the United States. 



A letter addressed to the President of the American Phi- 

 losophical Society, and accompanied by a sealed envelope, 

 was read, and referred to the Board of Officers and members 

 of Council. 



The committee to whom was referred Mr. T. P. James's 

 paper, entitled "On new Mosses of the United States," re- 

 ported in favor of its publication in the Transactions, which 

 was so ordered. 



Ten plates of MS. drawings of Tertiary leaves from the 

 Tertiary beds of the State of Mississippi^ by Mr. Lesque- 

 reux, of Columbus, Ohio, was offered by Mr. James for pub- 

 lication in the Transactions, together with an estimate of the 

 cost of drawing and printing made by Mr. Sinclair. On 

 motion of Mr. James, the subject was referred to a commit- 

 tee, consisting of Messrs. James, Durand, Leidy, Carson, 

 and Coates. 



The committee to which was referred the subject of the 

 Magellanic Premium and Medal, reported progress by its 

 chairman, Dr. Coates. 



On motion of Mr. Fraley, Mr. Lesley was appointed Li- 

 brarian for the ensuing year. 



The Standing Committees for the year were then appoint- 

 ed, viz.: 



Committee on Finance. — Mr. Fraley, Mr. J. F. James, Mr. 

 S. Powell. 



Committee on Publication. — Dr. Bridges, Mr. T. P. James, 

 Dr. Carson, Mr. Marsh, Dr. Wister. 



Committee on Sail. — Mr. Peale, Prof. Coppee, Judge King. 



Committee on Library. — Dr. Bell, Dr. Coates, Mr. Price, 

 Mr. Barnes, Mr. Briggs. 



