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equalled him in his familiarity with the old world forms, and his 

 death leaves our country with no one to fill the void thus created 

 in this field. 



In American ornithology, in the foi'ms of southern, central and 

 insular America, Prof. Baird of Washington, and Mr. George N. Law- 

 rence of New York, were Mr. Cassin's co-laborers, and those fields 

 are still ably represented. With the types of the other hemisphere 

 Mr. Cassin was as familiar as with those of our own, and he has con- 

 tributed largely to their elucidation and description. 



In the death of Mr. Cassin, the world of Science sustains a double 

 loss, not only that of the gifted naturalist, but also the appreciative 

 and intelligent head of an important engraving establishment, where 

 scientific publications found in him invaluable assistance. 



In the private relations of life he was upright, cordial and sincere, 

 firm in his friendship, kind and courteous in his dealings, and the open 

 and avowed opponent of all that was base or unjust. He never 

 shrank from the avowal of his opinions, or from maintaining them 

 when assailed, yet never engaged in personal controversy. 



It was the desire of his heart that " Naturalists of all climes should 

 work out their mission in harmony and fellowship," and to no one more 

 'than Mr. Cassin himself, l)olongs the high encomium he bestowed 

 upon Gustav Hartlaub of Bremen, "would that all like him cultivated 

 and understood, as well as science, kindness, friendship and justice." 



ORDER OF MEETINGS. 



Regular meeting held January 4th, the President in the chair. 



Records read. Donations to the Cabinets and the Library announced. 



Communications presented by Mr. Jonathan Tucker, concerning 

 early voyages beyond the Cape of Good Hope, vide page 3. Also 

 concerning the Cannon at the North Bridge, Salem, 1775, vide page 10. 



Narrative by James A. MrNiel, of life and experiences in Nicaragua, 

 vide page 7. Candidates for election as Corresponding Members, 

 were announced. 



Regular meeting held January 18th, the Pi-esident in the chair. 



Records read and correspondence announced. Donations to the 

 Cabinets and the Library announced. 



The President announced the death of George W. Fahnestock, vide 

 page 13. Also tlie death of John Cassin, vide page 15. F. W. Putnam 

 eulogized Mr. Cassin. 



The President read a paper on the Union Building, in Salem, vide 

 next number. 



F. W. Putnam exhibited and described a living Pisuti. 



Mr. Putnam also exhibited and explained two specimens of Indian 

 Carving, vide next number. 



