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396 Dr. Robinson’s Catalogue of American Minerals, 
on a table or stand, on which are observed an ink-stand with 
apen. Itisa hasty sketch, taken ona small scale, with @ 
; but is sufficiently expressive of skill in the art, and the 
face, particularly, is in a more masterly and spirited style 
than is common in amateur performances. From the facts 
in our possession, we cannot entertain a doubt that it is a 
genuine sketch from the pen of Major Andre; and we have 
reason to believe that it is designed to represent himself, 
This belief is strengthened by the thoughtful expression, air, 
and apparent age of the figure. xact resemblance of 
counte d not reasonably be expected, as this 
exactness would rarely be roduced, even by profession- 
al artists, with an implement like a pen, the lines of which 
must be executed at once, and cannot be erased. 
There are many considerations which, it is presumed, will 
excite a general interest in this sketch: and we are happy to 
state that this valuable relic is now in the hands of Messrs. Nz 
: ocelyn, engravers, of this city, from whose wel 
known skill we doubt. not that the public will soon be favour- 
éd withan accurate fac simile of the original. 
9. Dr. Robinson’s Catalogue of American Minerals. —This 
* ax was announced in Vol. VIEL. p. 200, of this Journal, 
and has recently made its appearance in a handsome octavo 
of 316 pages. As far as we can judge from an examination of 
those localities with which we are best acquainted, Dr. Rob- 
inson has executed bis task with commendable care and fidel- 
ity. His work will be to the travelling mineralogist, what the 
d-book, guide; and itinerary are to the common tourist: 
ill point the scientific traveller to those objects most wor- 
of his notice, and inform him whether to deviate to the 
ache or to the left, and where he ought to pause on his jour- 
neye 
, ae person interested in these pursuits must have expe- 
rienced the inconvenience of searching systematical or peri- 
odical works. for the localities of minerals; and he will feel 
himself much indebted to Dr. Robinson for. acting as his pio 
neer, and taking him directly to his object. The author wih 
of course watch with a vigilant eye the rapidly augmenting 
list ao localities, and be prepared in due season for 
aceessive editions of his work which will probabl: be 
called for. One addition we could, wish that he would make 
to it, in the second edition. It would be very desirable to 
