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PROCEEDINGS  OF  THE 
19.  What  is  the  most  eligible  manner  of  dispensing  Phosphorus,  for 
internal  use  ?  Accepted  by  John  Faber,  of  New  York  City. 
20.  Is  the  sedative  action  of  Veratrum  viride  due  to  the  veratria  known 
to  exist  in  it,  or  is  there  another  principle  contained  in  it  to  which  that 
power  is  due  ?  Accepted  by  George  J.  Scattergood,  of  Philad. 
21.  Copaiba.    What  are  the  botanical  sources  of  this  drug  as  at  present 
furnished  to  commerce  ?  and  what  is  its  present  commercial  history  ? 
Referred  to  Prof  Joseph  Carson }  of  Philadelphia. 
22.  What  is  the  actual  condition  of  the  codliver  oil  production  and  trade, 
in  the  United  States  ?      Accepted  by  E.  M.  Blatchford,  Rockport,  Mass. 
23.  Is  the  present  wholesale  production  of  sugar-coated  pills  advan- 
tageous to  the  interests  of  medicine  ?  If  not,  what  are  the  objections  to  it  ? 
what  are  the  best  processes  for  coating  pills  with  sugar,  gelatin,  and  other 
substances,  for  extemporaneous  use,  by  the  dispenser  of  prescriptions? 
Accepted  by  Frederick  Stearns,  of  Detroit,  Mich. 
24.  Does  the  root  of  Convolvulus  panduratus  contain  a  glucocidic  resin 
analogous  to  jalapin.  and  has  it  cathartic  properties  ? 
Accepted  by  J.  L.  Lemberger,  of  Lebanon,  Pa. 
24.  What  is  the  value  of  Chelidonium  majus  as  a  source  for  sanguina- 
ria,  compared  with  Sanguinaria  canadensis  ? 
Accepted  by  P.  Wendover  Bedford,  of  New  York  City. 
26.  What  is  the  tannin  value  of  the  indigenous  astringents  of  the 
United  States,  for  medicinal  and  other  purposes  ? 
Accepted  by  Wm.  R.  Warner,  of  Philadelphia. 
27.  Can  Phospho-molybdic  acid,  as  a  reagent  for  alkaloids,  be  made 
available  as  a  test  for  the  strength  of  the  narcotic  extracts  ? 
Accepted  by  Ferdinand  F.  Mayer,  of  New  York  City. 
28.  What  are  the  statistics  of  the  trade  in  castor  oil,  as  regards  locality 
and  amount  of  production  of  the  beans,  and  the  preparation  of  the  oil  ? 
Accepted  by  Ferdinand  F.  Mayer,  of  New  York  City. 
29.  To  what  proximate  principle  does  the  marc  of  castor  oil  beans 
owe  its  activity  as  a  purgative  ? 
Accepted  by  William  R.  Warner. 
30.  What  is  the  true  botanical  source  of  "Southern  Prickley  ash  bark  ?S 
Referred  to  Dr.  Robert  P.  Thomas,  of  Philadelphia. 
31.  The  subject  of  new  remedies,  with  reference  to  their  effect  upon 
the  progress  of  pharmacy,  and  their  educational  influences  upon  phar. 
maceutists.  Accepted  by  Edward  Parrish,  of  Philadelphia. 
32.  Anilin  dyes— the  history  of  the  discovery  and  production  of  these 
coloring  agents,  and  their  probable  influence  on  the  decorative  arts. 
Accepted  by  George  W.  Weyman,  of  Pittsburg,  Pa. 
