192 Lyceum of Natural History. 
2. Torrey’s Flora. 
The first two numbers of “4 Flora of the Middle and 
Northern Sections of the United States,” by Dr. Torney, 
of New-York, (noticed in vol. VII. p. 178 of this Jour- 
nal,) have appeared. 
The two numbers together amount to 296 pages, com- 
prehending the whole of the first four, and a greater part 
of the fifth artificial Linnean Classes. ‘These specimens 
of the work, it is presumed, will in no degree disappoint 
the expectations of the public; and, as sureties for the 
faithful and able execution of the remaining parts, they 
bear abundant evidence of the persevering industry, ac- 
curate observation, and acute discrimination, of the au- 
thor. ‘ 
For the honor of our country, and the advancement of 
botanical science, we rejoice that this work, so much 
needed, is in the hands of one, who, by his personal 
qualifications and extensive correspondence, is so admira- 
bly fitted tor its performance. 
3. Lyceum of Natural History of New-York. 
1. Officers elected at the anniversary meeting of the Lyceum, 
in February, 1824. 
President, - Joun Torrey, M. D., F. L. S. 
ist. Vice President, D. H. Barnes, A. M. 
2d. do. James FE. DeKay, M.D. 
Corresp’g Secretary, Jen. Van RENssevarr, M.D. 
Recording Secretary, F. G. Kine, Esq. 
Anniversary Orator, A. Hausey, Esq. 
2. Torrelite, a new mineral.—In the 2nd. number of the 
Annals of the Lyceum, Prof. Renwick has described a 
mineral, from Sussex County, New-Jersey, which is found 
to contain Cer7um. The mineral is supposed to be new, 
and for it is proposed the name Torretits, in honor of 
