Miscellaneous Intelligence. 
the theory of the gyroscope, with remarks explanatory of the de- 
viation of rifled projectiles; G. Barnard. 
i roe vals itt 
22. Observations in 1866 and 1867 of right ascensions of stars 
observed by d’Agelet in 1783-5; B, A. Gould. 
23. Determinations of the proper motions of stars first observed 
by d’Agelet; B. A. Gould. 
24, Remarks on the geological relations of the Mastodon and 
Fossil Elephant, suggested by the discovery of the Cohoes Masto- 
don; Jas. Hall, : 
25, On the value of certain groups in the geological series when 
studied in their geographical extension; Jas. Hall. 
26. @ process of integration used in the case of a planet’s or- 
bit disturbed by small forces; Theodore Strong. 
eralogical method, make a name equivalent to Pliny’s apis obsia- 
nus ames of persons ending in an (as Octavian, Tertullian) 
were common among the Romans; and this is so far reason for 
avoiding the termination in names of stones. ; a 
Some critics question the existence of the reputed pare and 
J. D. D 
reject Pliny’s explanation, Dd. : 
5. British Apoctation vhs British Association was in session 
t Dundee in September last, commencing its session on Wednes 
day the 4th, e names of over 2000 attendants on the ee 
re enrolled, of whom more than 700 were ladies. ide 
of the year, the Duke of Buccleuch, opened the meeting with ® 
brief and _popul address, much red and scientific than 
Association has been accustomed to hear from its Preside? 
The receipts for the year past amounted to £787, and the expe” 
es to £777. We have not space at this time for a notice of the 
esented. 
,°: Walker Prizes of the Boston Socicty o Natural History.— = 
The subjects for the Ee prizes of nerve! 1869, are as follows, 
For 1868, Adduce and discuss the evidences of the coéxistence 
man and extir witl 
of his antiquity. For 1869, On the range of Arctic and Al 
: orth ri . : 
er ees , See vol. xl, p. 137, of this Journal. ee 
with the view of determining the limits — - 
