EDWARD NEWMAN 
BORN MAY 18, 1801. 
DIED JUNE 12, 1876. 
Ir is my sorrowful duty to record the death, after 
a short illness, of him who founded this Journal, and 
conducted it for a period of nearly thirty-four years. 
Not only those who knew him personally, but that 
wide circle who knew him as a correspondent or 
through his writings, will feel a shock that one so long 
beloved has passed away, and will mourn him as a dear 
friend. As ready as he was able to impart information 
on every branch of Natural History, he will be regretted 
by many who sought—and as certainly obtained as 
sought—his kindly help. 
His labours are finished, and his earthly career of 
usefulness is completed; but his memory will remain 
bright in the minds of those who had the benefit of his 
friendship. 
SECOND SERIES—YOL. XI, 21 
