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one, which might be altered in the event of its not being found to answer the Council’s ex- 
pectations, or of the Society’s funds proving inadequate.” Dr CHRISTISON having explained 
the views which had led the Council to this opinion, Lord Murray moved, seconded by 
James L’Amy, Esq., That the Resolution of the Council be adopted by the Society ; which 
motion was agreed to by the meeting, with one dissentient. 
On the motion of the Treasurer, the Council-Committee on the Funds were appointed to 
audit his accounts. 
Mr RUSSELL moved, seconded by Dr GREVILLE, That the Royal Society, in consideration 
of the able and efficient manner in which Dr CHRISTISON, in the absence of Professor FORBES, 
has, during the last twelvemonth, discharged the duties of General Secretary to the Society, 
hereby tender their warmest thanks to him for these and all his other valuable services. 
This motion being carried unanimously, Earl CATHCART conveyed the thanks of the Society 
to Dr CHRISTISON. 
(Signed) C. H. Tarrot, V.P. 
Monday, November 24, 1845. 
At a Statutory General Meeting, Right Reverend Bishop TERROT in the Chair, the fol- 
lowing Office-Bearers were duly elected :— 
Sir T. M. Brispane, Bart., G.C.B., President. 
Sir Witi1am Mitter, Bart., 
Sir D. Brewstsr, K.H., 
Very Reverend Principal Lez, 
Sir G. S. Mackenziz, Bart., 
Right Reverend Bishop Trrror, 
Vice- Presidents. 
Dr CuristTIson, 
Professor Forses, General Secretary. 
D. Ming, Esq., g ; : 
Me Cecone: ecretaries to Ordinary Meetings. 
Joun Russet, Esq., Treasurer. 
Dr Trar11, Curator of Library. 
JoHN Stark, Esq., Curator of Museum. 
COUNSELLORS, 
Azan STEVENson, Esq. Dr NEItt. 
J. T. Greson-Cratc, Esq. Dr FLeMine. 
Dr CRaiciz. Mr Aopte, 
Professor MILER. Lord Murray. 
Professor KELLAND. Dr Brunton. 
Professor PrnLans. G. Forszs, Esq. 
The following Committee was appointed to audit the Treasurer’s accounts :— 
Sir H. Jarpine. James Gipson-Cratc, Esq. Georce Forges, Esq. 

