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PHARMACEUTICAL MEETINGS. 
scribed quantity of resin and oil, without previously melt- 
ing together, and that the metal was rapidly extinguished. 
The remainder of the resin and oil was melted with the 
plaster, and the whole added to the mercury after it had 
been sufficiently triturated* 
March 4th, 1844. 
Professor Bridges in the Chair. 
The last minutes were read and adopted. 
The Report of the Committee having in charge the com- 
munication of Edward Parrish on Syrup of Chamomile, was 
read and adopted, the report being in favor of the publica- 
tion of the formula. 
A specimen of Syrup of Manna was presented by Augus- 
tine Duhamel. It was made by dissolving five ounces of 
manna and sixteen ounces of sugar in sufficient water, and 
by boiling to make a syrup of 32° Baume when cold. It 
has been employed by several German practitioners as a 
mild laxative for children. 
Dr. Carson made some remarks respecting a specimen of 
Catechu in his possession, which agreed with the description 
in the books, of the variety known as (i Catechu in quad- 
rangular cakes." It is in irregular cubical masses, light 
brown color externally, and buff internally. It has a 
marked astringent taste, but is evidently an inferior variety. 
It was referred to Augustine Duhamel, J. H. Ecky, and 
William Procter, Jr., for examination. 
April 1st, 1S44. 
Professor Carson in the Chair. 
The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. 
A communication from John H. Ecky, on the Extract of 
Seneka and Squill, with instruction for preparing Com- 
pound Syrup of Squill, was read. It was accompanied by 
a specimen of the extract, and was referred for considera- 
tion to Charles Ellis and Thomas P. James. 
An interesting discussion ensued as to the relative merits 
