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After lengthy discussion of the subject, on motion of Dr. J. F. 

 M. Oeddings it was 



Besohed, That the President obtain legal advice as to what steps are neces- 

 sary to dissolve the Society and close up its affairs. 



FEBKUARY 3d, 1885. 



The President in the Chair. 



The Chairman stated that, in accordance with the resolution 

 adopted at the last meeting, he had consulted Gen. McCrady as 

 to the legality of any action regarding the dissolution of the Soci- 

 ety, and, at his request. 



Gen. McCrady presented his views of the question. 



After a very general discussion it was 



Besohed, That it is impracticable and undesirable to attempt to dissolve 

 the Society. 



Br. Geddings exhibited specimens of pyritiferous rock contain- 

 ing a large percentage of Silver, from Kennesaw Mountain. 



MARCH 12th, 1885. 

 The President in the Chair. 



Dr. G. E. Manigault said that he desired to place on record the discovery 

 of two unusual fossils which were obtained from the bed of Wando River near 

 the village of Cainhoy, about 12 miles from Charleston. The first was found 



