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lege of Natural History, in the Un'versity of Vermont. It was 

 thrown out by the plough from an elevated piece of ground on 

 Grand Isle, and near a spring of water. It was found in a vertical 

 position. One side is corroded in spots. It is the second year's 

 growth probably, as it has no branches, nor portions which ex- 

 hibit appearances of having been branched. The following are 

 its dimensions. 



From the tip to the root in a straight line, 



" " along the curve, .... 



Circumference just above the tuberosities, 



" at the highest part of the curve, 



" five inches from the tip, 



By comparing this and the horn of the Moose of the second 

 year, it is apparent that they are totally unlike. This, how r ever, 

 may be the horn of the young Elk, and the tooth in question may 

 also belong to the same species ; if so, the facts go to prove the 

 former existence of this animal much farther to the east than it is 

 now found. Or they may belong to an extinct species, and it is 

 only by a record of similar facts, that the question can be 

 settled. It is for the purpose of calling the attention of the public 

 to this subject, that the preceding facts are given, in hopes that 

 thereby all bones, teeth, and horns, discovered, may be pre- 

 served for examination by those who are qualified for the task. 



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