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of the origin of the magnesian limestones, which he considered 

 organic sediments and not chemical deposits. 



The subject was further discussed by Dr. Britton, Mr. 

 Chamberlin and the author of the paper. 



Mr. Albert A. Cart exhibited an amethyst geode from 

 Honduras, the crystals being of good color, and associated with 

 crystals of calcite. 



The President stated that the new building to be occupied 

 by the scientific and literary societies of Buffalo was being dedi- 

 cated this evening ; and on motion of the Secretary it was voted 

 to send a telegraphic message of congratulation to the Buffalo 

 Society of Natural Sciences. 



February 14, 1887. 



Stated Meeting. 



The President, Dr. J. S. Newberry, in the chair. 



Eighty-two persons present. 



Mr. William E. Hidden stated that the chemical analysis 

 of the *'Bielid" meteorite, from Mazapil, Mexico, gave the fol- 

 lowing results : 



Iron, 91.26 



Nickel, 7.84 



Cobalt, 0.65 



Phosphorus, 0.30 



Masses of graphite and of troilite were also found in the 

 meteorite. 



Mr. L. E. Chittenden directed attention to the published 

 accounts of earthquakes in Japan and in the Sandwich Islands 

 which, according to the reports, must have occurred simul- 

 taneously. 



President Newberry spoke of the result of observations 

 on the diurnal nutation of the earth, by M. Folic, communicated 



