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this remain to Ireland, and of securing its preservation by pla- 

 cing it in its most fitting depository, the national museum of 

 our Academy. 



Dr. Petrie then moved that the warmest thanks of the Aca- 

 demy be presented to Dr. Russell, for his kindness in permitting 

 these interesting remains to be exhibited at this meeting, 

 and for allowing them to remain so long in the museum of the 

 Academy. 



This motion was seconded by Dr. Todd, and passed unani- 

 mously. 



March 16, 1851. — (Stated Meeting.) 



HUMPHREY LLOYD, D. D., President, 

 in the Chair. 



The Secretary of the Academy read the following Report 

 from the Council : 



The second part of the twenty-second volume of the Transac- 

 tions of the Academy has been published, and the third part is in 

 an advanced state. 



The fourth volume of the Proceedings has also been completed, 

 containing an account of the papers read and communications made 

 to the Academy from November 8, 1847, to the 24th June last. 

 During the past year, as the Academy are al ready aware, considerable 

 progress has been made in the meteorological and tidal observations, 

 which have been for some time going on under the superintendence 

 of the Committee of Science. The annexed Report, presented by that 

 Committee to the Council, will give the Academy full information 

 as to the progress and present state of this important undertaking. 



The Academy are aware that there has been a great effort made 

 during the past year to raise by subscription the amount necessary 

 for completing the purchase of the Betham MSS. There remains 

 now to be collected only the small sum of £38 12s. , in order to fulfil 

 the engagement made with Sir William Betham by Mr. Graves, and 



