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fitably be connected with the next edition of the able work of Pale}^, 

 on that subject. "How beautifully simple," concludes Dr. Atlee, " is 

 the order of this whole arrangement! A few elements competent to sub- 

 serve such manifold and apparently opposite purposes ! To what sim- 

 plicity does such a view reduce the complex system of the world, bind 

 down the products of organic nature under all her diflbrent forms, and 

 oblige her to confess her real essence and divine origin ! " 



The lecture of Dr. Wiltbank, in real merit, is not inferior to the oth- 

 ers, it is indeed a truly excellent and ornate expose of its subject. 

 This, however, being less suited to our pages than the others induces 

 us to pass it with this general notice. 



In conclusion, we cannot refrain from an expression of our entire 

 confidence in the faculty of Pennsylvania Medical College. Thus far 

 they have been prospered in their infant enterprise ; the future remains 

 to be disclosed. In the multiplication of Medical schools, there may 

 appear to be danger; it may be found that those that are yet weak, may 

 never become strong, but whilst deprecating this multiplication, and be- 

 lieving that it must be injurious, we venture to predict, that Pennsylvania 

 Medical College, will, as it surely ought, hold on its way, and it will 

 prosper. In it are elements, which, we sincerely believe, must conduct 

 St to a fortunate issue. So may it be ! 



THE LINN.EAN HALL. 



It will, no doubt, be gratifying to those interested in Pennsylvania College, to 

 learn that active preparations are now making for the erection of an edifice to be 

 appropriated to the Museum of the Linnsean Association. The building has al- 

 ready been part under contract, and the foundation dug, and it is expected, that the 

 Hall will be ready, in the course of the year, or early in 1847, for the reception of 

 the valuable and increasing collection of minerals, shells, birds, quadrupeds, rep- 

 tiles, insects, fishes, coins, fossils, &c. Sec, secured by the industry of the Mem- 

 bei-s and the liberality of our friends. Its completion will be a grand era in the 

 history of the Linnaean Association, and iiailed by all with the greatest satisfaction. 

 The Hall will not only be an honor to Pennsylvania College, with which it is con- 

 nected, but an enduring monument of the zeal and perseverence of the young men 

 who compose the Association. 



Our object, however, in introducing the subject, at present, is to state for the 

 information of our friends, at a distance, that the ceremonies connected with the 

 laying of the Corner Stone, will occur some time in July next. His Excellency^ 

 Geoege M. Dallas, Vice President of the United States, and Prof. S. S. Halde- 

 man, have kindly consented to deliver addresses on the occasion. From the high 

 reputation which both these gentlemen possess, quite a rich intellectual banquet 

 may be anticipated. We shall be very glad to see all our fiiends. who can make it 

 convenient to attend, unite with us in the celebration. S* 



