BY-LAWS. Xlll 



their possession respecting Natural History in general, and particu- 

 larly any new facts respecting that of our own country. 



Art. 5. Written communications on subjects connected with 

 Natural History, may be made by the members ; the subjects, and 

 time of reading, shall be chosen by themselves ; but after the same 

 shall have been read, the opinions and facts therein contained, shall 

 be open to remark by other members. 



Art. 6. The order of proceeding at meetings shall be as fol- 

 lows, to wit : 



1. Record of preceding meeting read. 



2. Written communications read. 



3. Verbal communications made. 



4. Business called up by special resolutions. 



5. Donations announced. 



6. Candidates for membership proposed. \ 



7. Adjournment. 



