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nets. Three southern cases, mounted Fishes, Porcupine Fish, Gar-pike, 

 Sharks. 



South and east sides, the Maximilian Collection of reptiles and fishes 

 preserved in alcohol. Table cases, eight filled with Shells, two with 

 Sea-urchins and Sea-fans, and one with Birds' Nests and Eggs. 



Ascend the northern stair-way to 



THIED STOEY. 



East and north sides, minerals. Lower shelves, large masses of 

 Crystallized Quartz, from cave in Ellenville, N. Y., presented by D. J. 

 Steward, Esq. 



West side, three cases, economic minerals, Iron Ores, Coals and 

 Slates from Centennial Exhibition, and fine collection of Missouri min- 

 erals, from M. S. Mepham & Beo. Central case, east side, four Moose 

 Heads, and Bison and Caribou Head, W. J. Hays' collection. West 

 side, Fibres from Jamaica Exhibit; Cocoons and Seeds, Turkish Ex- 

 hibit. South-west cases, Birds, mounted and unmounted. South- 

 east case, Mammals from the Holy Land. Three cases of Insects, pre- 

 sented by Baron Osten-Sacken and Dr. E. A. Witthatjs. 



