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Monday , 4 th April 1853. 
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1. On Nitric Acid as a source of the Nitrogen found in Plants. 
By Dr George Wilson, . . . . .189 
2. Observations on the Amount, Increase, and Distribution of 
Crime in Scotland. By George Makgill, Esq. ofKemback, 190 
Monday , 18 th April 1853. 
1 . Notice of recent Measures of the Ring of Saturn. By Professor 
C. Piazzi Smyth, . . . . . 192 
2. Chemical Notices. By Professor Gregory, . . . 193 
3. Observations on the Structural Character of Rocks. Part II. 
By Dr Fleming, . . . . .197 
4. Some Observations on Fish, in relation to Diet. By Dr John 
Davy, . . . . . . 197 
Donations to the Library, . . . . . 198 
