1^52 To Readers and Corresponde?its* 



El&oalion of the Morea. — A paper by M. Boblaye, on the geolo- 

 gy of the Morea and Egina, offers proofs of the country having 

 been upraised, not by degrees, but by intervals, so sudden, that 

 ^he land abandoned by the sea, is now in distinct irregular ter- 

 races. — Acad, des Sciences. 



A new Skeleton of the Megatherium. — A perfect skeleton of this 

 rare animal, exceeding in size the splendid specimen preserved 

 in the cabinet of Natural History, in Madrid, has been lately 

 discovered, one hundred and twenty-six miles south of Buenos 

 Ayres. This remarkable specimen of antediluvian* zoology, is 

 now in the possession of Woodbine Parish, Esq. Consul General 

 at Buenos Ayres, who intends to bring it with him to Europe. — 

 Jameson^s Ed. N. P. Journal. 



Geology of India. — Dr. TurnbuU Christie, has been appointed 

 to examine the geology of the presidency of Madras. He visits 

 Egypt and Syria on his way, accompanied by an artist to make 

 designs of the various objects in natural history; and carries 

 with him the proper instruments to examine meteorological, and 

 hydrographical phenomena. — Ihid. 



* We want the evidence of its being antediluvian. — Ed, 



TO READERS AND CORRESPONDENTS. 



We have received the various communications of ' Crito.' ' R.' ' A Marylander.' ' A 

 student in Geology.' There are also some papers lying on our table without any signature 

 or reference whatever. Our correspondents would find a convenience in affixing some 

 designation to their papers. We wish them to understand, that when it is not expedient 

 to pubUsh a paper, we are desirous of transmitting it to the writer without delay — Of 

 a paper thus circumstanced, we desire to observe, that we are sensible of the friendly 

 intentions of the writer, that it is well and forcibly written, and has amused us exceed- 

 ingly ; but we must decline the publication of it, at any rate at present. Having taken 

 our full satisfaction, we have not the least desire of returning to a disagreeable subject. 

 We hope henceforward to be permitted to pursue our path in cheerfulness and peace, 

 and shall hold the communication of an unknown friend subject to his instructions. 



To ' a student in geology,' we desire to say, that we have not forgotten our pledge to 

 give ' in each number a continuous essay on geology as a science.' By recurring to page 

 4, of our first number, he will perceive what our intentions are ; and that we have been 

 constantly engaged in the execution of them. The ' Epitome of the Progress of Natural 

 Science,' will terminate with the number for November ; the rise of the physical sciences 

 and of geology will be then treated of We shall hereafter come forward, hammer in 

 hand, and endeavour to explain in a transparent manner, the true principles of geology 

 and the general philosophy of natural science. We hope that the earnest we shall give 

 of our sincere desire to advance the knowledge of American geology, will induce many 

 to come to our aid. The developement of the geology of this vast continent, can only 

 be effectpd by the labours of concurring observers. Whenever they are submitted to 

 us, our correspondents may feel assured, that upon all occasions, they shall not only re- 

 ceive the most ample credit for their contributions, but the assistance of our deliberate 

 judgment. We propose ere long to return to this subject, with a view of pointing out 

 the most expedient manner of effecting so desirable an end. 



