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derivation of the modern vegetation of the continents, by some 
method of variation, from Tertiary species. 
t the same time, in the first as well as others of the essays, 
and especially in the seventh and the last, Dr. Gray argues, with 
the earnestness of personal faith, against Atheistic evolution, and 
in favor of design, or a divine purpose, in and throughout nature. 
e work is commended to all readers who would understand 
of the subject to Natural Theology. J.D. D. 
9. Note on Gigantic Cephalopods,—a Correction. 
c : 
Strongly curved. A full description and figures, which pe 
hitherto been delayed by an unusual pressure of other work, 
soon be published in this Journal. f an 
n this connection I wish also to record the ooomrere A. 
other gigantic species of cephelopod discovered by Mr. h 
Dall, on the coast of Alaska found three specimens t yal- 
upon the beach in April and M: 1872, and made some very 
* This 
Jan. and Feb., 1875, pp. 21, 78. 
