VI PREFACE. 



greatly exceeding those of 1843. I therefore feel myself quite jus- 

 tified in continuing ' The Zoologist' for another year, yet scarcely 

 so in making that addition to the quantity of letter-press and number 

 of illustrations, which appears desirable, in order to keep pace with 

 the increase of contributions. I am particularly unwilling to increase 

 the price, since I consider myself pledged to continue at that origi- 

 nally proposed, so that no other resource exists for providing for a 

 permanently increased outlay, but the exertions of my friends, in 

 procuring a permanently increased sale. Circulars will shortly be 

 issued, and placed in their hands, which will enable those whose good 

 will I have gained, to render me most important assistance in this 

 matter. 



In conclusion, I beg subscribers and contributors to receive my 

 best and warmest thanks for their exertions in my behalf. May health 

 and happiness be the attendants of their labours for another year, 

 and may we then meet under circumstances still more cheering. 



EDWARD NEWMAN. 



9, Devonshire Street, Bishopsgate, 

 January, 1844. 



