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many of various mammals identical specifically with those 
now or lately living in the vicinity. But one remarkable 
fact had been developed; viz.: that in every case they were 
at least one quarter larger in dimensions, so that these partic- 
ular animals at least would seem to have degenerated in size 
during the lapse of time. Thus, for instance, numerous 
remains of Foxes were found, have characters identical with 
those now living with the exception of the size. Prof. 
Shaler’s explorations at Big Bone Lick, recently had also 
brought to light facts of great interest which showed that the 
Deer and Buffalo were comparatively new comers upon this 
portion of the continent. He, Dr. Newberry, had found the 
bones of a Buffalo on the west side of the Rocky Mountains 
although they were not to be seen living there at the present 
time. The Indians of that district had traditions of the 
Buffalo existing there at a recent period. All of which illus- 
trated the change of fauna which had been for a long time 
and still was taking place upon this continent. 
Prof. O. W. Morris read an 
ABSTRACT OF THE COMPARATIVE METEOROLOGY OF THE 
MontTH OF MARCH FOR THE YEARS 1869 AND 1870 AND 
OF THE MontH oF APRIL, 1870, 
Showing that in 1869 the lowest daily mean for March was 
13.76°, and for 1870 it was 24.80°, or 11.04° lower. The 
mean temperature for March, 1869, was 384.10", and for 1870 it 
was 35.55° or 1.45° warmer. The mean of the Barometer for 
March, 1869, was 29.834 in., and for 1870 it was 29.772 in. 
The mean humidity for March, 1869, was 49.50°, and for 
1870 it was 54.85°. The month of March, 1870, was thus 
‘shown to be warmer than in 1869; the Barometric pressure 
was a little less; and the humidity greater, although there 
was not so much rain. March, 1870, kept up its old reputa- 
tion as the “‘ windy month.” 
He also quoted from: tables, prepared to show some other 
important facts in Meteorology. Thus, examination of the 
records kept for the last sixteen years, (1854—69, both in- 
