192 Intelligence and Miscellanies. 
Dr. Torrey presented Se of andalusite with fibro- 
lite, and cinnamon stone, from Massachusetts; and a speci- 
men of gold in calcareous mais from North Carolina. This 
is the first example of this.metal having been found in its 
matrix in the United States. 
Mr. De Kay communicated remarks on the supposed 
transportation of bowlders. Seé vol. xiii. p. 348, of this 
r. Moore presented specimens of the flowers of that ex- 
triordinays South American vias the chevrostemon penta- 
dactylon. 
November.—Specimens ae the spirea opulifolia, from Owe- 
oe N. Y. were laid on the table by Dr. Mitchill. 
A numerous and valuable collection of minerals and shells 
from. thie: Mediterranean, was received from Capt. M. C. Per- 
ry, of the U. S. navy 
Dr. Mitchill presented the fossil seine of an Elephant, 
from Erie county, gy bie It was much weathered, 
and resembles the E. indicu 
Capt. Basil Hall, of the fa navy, and N. A. Vigors, 
Esq. of London, were elected corresponding members. 
ember.—An extensive series of the bituminous shale of 
Rhode Island, containing vegetable i lanl Singers was receiv- 
ed from Col. Totten, of the U.S. Engine 
A specimen of oolite, from Key West, was transmitted by. 
Pts Swift, of the U. S. navy; to which the attention of the 
iety was invited, it being the first evidence of an oolitic 
Srmation with fobs § in that district. 
_ Dr. peorrey commenced his course of lectures on mine- 
Pines presented specimens of shale from the vicinity. 
of Pougheseadine associated with anthracite. 
Rhomboidal yee from ee Washington county, N.. 
Y. was presented by Dr. H 
of Mus valuable donation of Eee was received from the Prince 
“Dr. Vaché presented a large collection of minerals, plants 
and fishes, made by himself at Para, Brazil. 
