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accordingly been attempted, and a collection, particularly 
rich in minerals and organic remains, has alrea y been 
formed. During the past year, forty-seven papers, (excluding 
reports of committees on new works, which were eicomabel 
by their respective authors,) were read before the Lyceum. 
During the winter months lectures are delivered in rotation, 
by the members, on the different branches of natural history. 
In 1824, thé society commenced the publication of its 4anals, 
ina cheap form, and as materials offered. . This pian of pub- 
lishing occasional sheets, presents decided advantages over 
the course pursued formerly by literary and scientific socie- 
ties, The frequent periods of publication, keeps up an ex- 
citement in the society, and the members are encouraged to 
prosecute their researches, when assured that they will spee- 
dily meet the public eye. 
a 
20. New Yorx Atnanacae. This is enumerated as an 
association, supported chiefly by the liberality of opulent 
merchants, for the encouragement of science and literature in 
general. During the last winter, lectures on chemistry, ge- 
ology, botany, &c. were appointed ; and the full attendance 
given to these lectures, was a pleasing evidence of the inter- 
est taken in these sciences. 
