CONTENTS OF THE APPENDIX. 



A. Catalogue of the birds, reptfles, amphibians, fishes, and shells, added 



to the State Cabinet from January 1, 1855, to January 1, 1856;. 

 including the 



Catalogue by Professor S. F. Eaikd, of the fishes furnished to the 

 State Cabinet by the Smithsonian Institution; 



The catalogue of newly discovered fishes inhabiting the State, con- 

 tinued from the last report, by the Curator; and the 



Catalogue of the fresh water shells, furnished to the State, by Pro- 

 fessor C. Dewey, of Kochester. 



B. Catalogue of minerals, geological specimens and fossils, added to the 



collection during the year, 



C. Additions to the historical and antiquarian collection, during the 



year. 



D. Materials received at the State Geological Rooms, since January 1, 



1855, towards completing the Palaeontology. 



