iv Contents. 



Prehistoric Music, by Armand de Potter, - - - 241 



The Correct Arms of the State of New York, by Henry A. 

 Homes, LL. D., - 245 



The Plea of Insanity, by Horace E. Smith, LL. D., - 290 



Linguistic Discussions, by George R, Howell, - - 30G 



Gravestones ^sthetically and Ethically Considered, by Irving 

 Browne, - - - - * - - 320 



American English, by Gilbert M. Tucker, - - . 334 



Catalogue of Members of the Albany Institute, - 361 



Index, - - - - - - . - 366 



Plates, in order as below ; 



Fossils of the Utica Slate (two plates). 



''Arms of the State — Initial from Commission issued by Gov- 

 ernor Clinton, 1778. 

 Arms of the State — Regimental Flag, 1778. 

 Arms of the State — Painting in St. PauFs Chapel, New York, 

 1785. 



' Arms of the State — As restored for the action of the Legis- 

 lature. 



Arms of the State — Oflficial Representation, as re-established 

 by law taking effect Jan. 1, 1883. 



