INTRODUCTION. 



The Society under whose direction the present 

 publication is made, having been established for 

 the purpose of creating a taste for Natural His- 

 tory, and of affording the means of acquiring and 

 diffusing among their fellow-citizens a knowledge 

 of this branch of science, have, in pursuance of 

 the object of their institution, 

 visable to publish such papers and communica- 



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tions as may come into their hands, possessmg 



considered 



ad 



sufficient 



entitle them to be laid be 



fore the public. Having but small claims to the 



character of 



they 



are 



the less 



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desirous of contributing something to the com- 

 mon stock of information, and they hope that 

 the succeeding pages will evince the sincerity of 

 their wishes, and the industry and zeal with 

 which they have pursued their attainment. 

 This Journal which is published in conformity 



with the views above stated 



be devoted 



Natural History solely, and articles on 

 subjects will not be admitted to its pa 

 preference will always be 



the 

 nd : 



to 



and 



o 



facts relative to the Natural History of 



