376 Notice of Scientific Societies. 
. Western Museum Society. Cinsinnati, Ohio. Es- 
tablished in 1818. The objects of an — are stated 
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constructed the ancient works now found in our country. 
Agreeably to these views, an extensive cabinet has already 
been formed which is rapidly increasing. 
28. Lirerary anp Purtosopnican Society. Charleston, 
South Carolina. Instituted This society has a choice 
cabinet, but has hitherto, we believe, published no transac- 
— The distinguished Mr. Elliot is the President. 
. Lyceum or Naturat History. New Ori rleans, Loui- 
siana. Instituted 1825. Recent information respecting this 
society represents it as already in a flourishing state 
The above is as complete a list as I have been enabled to 
make out, and perhaps many others are still omitted. For 
these omissions | am not responsible, as it is extremely diffi- 
cult, if not impracticable, to obtain information respecting our 
societies in the interior. On the spot where Iam now wring, 
it is much easier to obtain information from Petersbur; 
Pavia, man from Cincinnati, Pittsburg, or Natchez. 1 feast 
to your superior means of information, for supplying all de- 
ficiencies, and remain, Respectfully yours, &c. 
New York, Dec. 12, 1825, S. E. D. 
As the preceding list, is probably incomplete, it is requested that the 
deficiencies may be supplied by appropriate communications. 
It will be observed that Historical, Literary, Antiquarian, and other 
Societies, not cultivating natural knowledge, and also academies for the 
are designedly omitted. Our correspondent promises to sup-. 
ply this deficiency, in part, in another article; but im the mean time, 
communications are solicited from others. Bprror.- 
March 1, 1826. 
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