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19. On the Integration of Differential Equations of the 
first Order and higher Degrees, by Theodore Strong. 
20. Criticism on the Forms of Ships, by Captain J. Cole. 
(Presented by Theodore Strong.) 
21. On the Light visible on the Moon’s Surface, and that 
seen adjacent to her Edge, when the Sun is either partially 
or totally eclipsed, by Stephen Alexander. 
22. On the Influence of the Hour of the Day on the Re- 
sults of Barometic Measurements of Altitudes, by Arnold 
uyot. 
23. On Shooting Stars, by H. A. Newton. 
24. A Method of determining the Errors of a Vertical 
Divided Circle, by Simon Newcomb. (Presented by Ben- 
jamin Peirce. ) 
25. Considerations relative to various Phenomena pre- 
sented by certain Comets, by Stephen Alexander. 
None of these memoirs have been published, in conse- 
quence of the want of funds; and it is feared that a longer 
delay in publication will prevent the Academy from receiv- 
ing valuable communications which would be presented in 
case the Academy should be able to commence the publica- 
tion of its memoirs. - 
The current expenses of the Academy, and the cost of 
publishing the Annual, have been defrayed from the contri- 
butions of members. 
The Academy, through the courtesy of the chairman of 
the Pacific Railroad Committee of the Senate, bas been per- 
Mitted to occupy rooms in the Capitol during each of the 
sessions held at Washington. 
The vacancies in the Academy have been filled by the 
election of Professor Leo Lesquereux, Dr. John C. Dalton, 
and Professor §. F. Baird. 
Academy at the session of January, 1865, elected as 
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