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41.  What  are  the  relative  properties  of  the  new  resin  of  scammony,  of 
Mc Andrews  and  Sons,  prepared  from  the  dried  roots,  and  the  best  varie- 
ties of  commercial  virgin  scammony  ? 
Accepted  by  Israel  J.  Grahame,  of  Baltimore. 
Respectfully  submitted  by 
William  Procter,  jr., 
Frederick  Stearns, 
Charles  T.  Carney, 
Israel  J.  Grahame. 
Sept.  16tfi,  1859.  Committee. 
Mr.  Ellis,  from  the  Auditing  Committee,  reported  that  they 
had  examined  the  books  of  the  Treasurer  and  found  them  correct. 
A  vote  of  thanks  was  then  given  to  Mr.  Colcord  for  his  valua- 
ble services  as  Treasurer  during  several  years  past. 
The  subject  of  dropping  members,  who  are  three  years  in 
arrears  with  their  dues,  caused  some  discussion,  but  it  was  de- 
cided to  let  the  matter  pass  as  it  is — the  suspension  list  to  be 
published  in  the  annual  list  of  the  Treasurer. 
The  Committee  appointed  to  examine  specimens,  &c,  made 
the  following  report,  which  was  referred  to  the  Executive  Com- 
mittee : 
The  Committee  appointed  to  examine  and  report  upon  the  articles  sent 
for  exhibition  before  the  American  Pharmaceutical  Association,  report 
that  they  find  a  large  and  interesting  collection  of  chemicals,  pharmaceu- 
tical preparations,  and  apparatus,  intended  for  the  use  and  convenience 
of  pharmaceutists,  which  have  attracted  much  notice  and  commendation 
from  the  members  in  attendance,  is  eminently  creditable  to  the  exhibitors 
generally,  and  affords  a  gratifying  evidence  of  the  progress  of  pharmacy, 
and  its  collateral  arts  and  sciences.  To  discriminate  and  determine  in- 
telligently the  relative  merits  of  many  of  the  similar  articles  deposited  by 
different  manufacturers,  would  be  a  diffi cult  task  under  any  circumstances, 
and  with  the  limited  time  and  opportunity  afforded  the  Committee,  simply 
impossible  for  them.  They  therefore  confine  themselves  to  making  up  a 
list  of  the  articles,  with  the  names  of  the  exhibitors  and  manufacturers, 
which  they  have  endeavored  to  render  as  complete  as  possible  in  order 
that  it  may  be  placed  upon  record. 
Powers  Sf  Weightman,  of  Philadelphia.  Sulphate  of  morphia,  sulphate 
of  quinia,  chloroform,  lactate  of  zinc,  valerianate  of  ammonia,  valerianate 
of  quinia,  cyanide  of  zinc,  bromide  and  iodide  of  cadmium,  hypophosphite 
of  ammonia,  tartar  emetic,  Rochelle  salt,  caffein  and  sixteen  other  pre- 
parations. 
Dr.  Henry  T.  Cummings,  of  Portland,  Me.  Spirit  of  nitre  and  Hoff- 
man's anodyne. 
B.  J.  Crew  Co.,  of  Philadelphia.  Hypophosphites  of  soda,  lime  and 
ammonia,  Liebig's  cyanide  of  potassium,  citrate  of  potassa,  gallic  acid, 
cyanide  of  bismuth,  citrate  of  iron  and  ammonia  and  chloroform. 
