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chloric Acid and Chlorine," which was referred to a Com- 

 mittee consisting of Prof. Boye, Dr. F. Bache and Dr. We- 

 therill. 



Prof. Boye made some remarks on the Salt-radical theory, 

 proposing to adopt the name oxysulphine for the radical, and 

 oxy sulphide for the compound. 



Dr. Boye exhibited for inspection, under the microscope, a 

 specimen of Fossil Infusoria, from a new locality, half a mile 

 west of Succasunny, Morris Co., New Jersey. It was sent to 

 him for examination, as a marl, and its true character at once 

 recognised by him. From examinations made since, by Mr. 

 James B. Fisher, at the request of Dr. Boye, it appears that it 

 extends over about 5 acres of land, covered with a moderate 

 layer of peat, and the greater portion of it under water. It 

 was first met with in digging a drain, and is said not yet to 

 have been penetrated, at the depth of 7 feet. 



Pending nominations, Nos. 275 to 279, and 283, 284, also 

 new nomination. No. 285, were read. 



The Librarian read a letter from Mr. W. Patton, of Wash- 

 ington, making inquiry concerning a work entitled " Pantolo- 

 gia," by Drs. Good and Gregory, which, on motion, was re- 

 ferred to the Librarian. 



The resignations of Mr. Lea, as a member of the Committee 

 of Publication, and of the Committee of Finance, were accept- 

 ed; and Mr. Justice was appointed on the Committee of Fi- 

 nance, and Mr. Trego on the Committee of Publication. 



Mr. Trego, on behalf of the Committee of Publication, laid 

 before the Society, Part 2 of Vol. X. of the Transactions, 

 which has been recently published. 



