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M. L. Gray spoke to the resolution, paying high compliment 

 to the gentlemanly and scholarly attainments of the deceased, and 

 closed by earnestly seconding the resolution. 



Dr. Engelmann announced the decease of Dr. Theo. C. Hil- 

 gard, a few days since, in New York, also a former member of 

 the Academy. Judge Holmes and Mr. Riley referred to their 

 acquaintance with the deceased in fitting terms. 



The following resolution, reported by the Corresponding Secre- 

 tary, was adopted : 



Resolved, That this Academy has learned with profound regret of the 

 recent decease of our late associate Theo. C. Hilgard, M.D., in the city of 

 New York. We recognize the high qualities of the deceased and especially 

 his ardent devotion to microscopical researches, and particularly in botan- 

 ical and zoological subjects, in which he made very valuable contributions 

 to our Transactions and to other scientific publications ; and we shall ever 

 cherish a grateful recollection of his services to science. 



Both resolutions were adopted, when the Academy adjourned. 



April 6, 1875. 

 W. T. Harris, President, in the chair. 



Twenty members present. Charles J. Norwood, of Columbia. 

 Mo., assisted. 



In the absence of the Recording Secretary, Mr. B. V. B. Dixon 

 was appointed pro tern. 



No. 2 of vol. iii. of the Transactions was laid upon the table 

 and 1,000 copies delivered to the Librarian. 



Specimens of wood cut by beavers in Jasper Co., Mo., were 

 presented by Prof. G. C. Broadhead, who stated that the mill-dam 

 on Spring River is kept in good repair by the beavers. Hack- 

 berry wood is mostly used, but also other kinds. The beavers are 

 protected by the mill owners, and thrive and multiply. 



Dr. Engelmann's paper on the Trees of Colorado, read at 

 Washington University, was presented by Mr. Todd for preserva- 

 tion in the archives. 



Dr. Engelmann presented a specimen of the Oxytropis Lain- 

 bertt, a member of the pea family, the herb and fruit of which 

 family are generally wholesome and nutritious. This species pre- 

 sents the peculiarity of being injurious, with a few others, such as 

 the Laburnum and the Calabar-bean of Africa. 



