274 Scientific Intelligence. 
Ill, GEOLOGY. 
sils in New Hampshire near Umb Lake is announced; a 18 
h e rock is probably a westward extension of the Oris- 
kany sandstone belt o ine. ear Moosehead Lake, a mica schist is 
stated to have afforded a specimen of the Yavosites Gothlandica? On 
— of the State are given,—the rocks of which are of the age of the 
wer Helderberg, Oriskany sandstone, and Cauda-Galli grit—together 
with lists of fossils. 
On p. 402, it is stated that Dr. Dawson has identified 6 more new spe 
cies of Devonian plants from Perry, Maine; making the whole number of 
descri orth American species of terrestrial Devonian plants 75; and 
in addition, there is material on hand for still increasing this number. 
The deposits are supposod to “lie between the Chemung and Hamilton 
groups,” It is mentioned also that the Devonian of New Brunswick has 
afforded Mr. Hartt the wings of insects. é . 
The Report also contains new facts on the Post-tertiary glacial scratches 
and other phenomena.—We cite the following on Glacial action about 
Penobscot Bay, from an account at p. 382, by J. De Laski. 
“Ancient Glacial Action in the Southern part of Maine. | 
To Mr. Grorce L. Goopate—Dear Sir :—I herewith comply with y 
request to furnish for the ensuing Report of the Scientific Survey of the Stat 
of Maine, an account of my examination of the boulder evidence of the Pe- 
nobscot bay. 
From careful personal examination of the surface of the islands and borders 
m coast of Maine, I have been forced to the 
ks, coves, &c., is n » sug, 
directions, I make no allowance for 
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