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discovery of plants in connection with the valuable beds of anthracite in 
Sonora. These plants have been examined by Dr. Newberry and are re- 
ferred by him to the Triassic epoch. 
Tam pained to have to add that the state of Mr. Remond’s health has 
the printer. It will form the beginning of volume II of the Paleon- 
tology of California. The plates, thirteen in number, will also be en- 
faved as soon as possible, having all drawn. A considerable 
@ region east of the Sierra. : 
Upper Trias in Nevada mes more and more evident, and it is indeed 
. Nevada have added considerably to our knowledge of the geology of 
‘intel : 
_ The statement made in the newspapers and copied into the Journal of 
Science, that Mr. R. H. Stretch had been appointed State Geologist of 
Nevada, is not correct. The requirements of the Legislature Sake ee, 
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