Ixvill. 
Descriptions of new species of Achatinella, from the Sandwich Islands. By 
Dr. W. Newcomb. From the author. 
Scientifie contributions toward the improvement of Agriculture in Nova 
Scotia. By J. W. Dawson. From the author. 
First Annual Report of the Trustees of the New Bedford City Library. From 
the Trustees. 
DONATIONS TO MUSEUM 
Ix Juty anp Avaust, 1853. 
July dth. 
Mounted specimen of the striped Hyena, (H. striata.) Presented by Mr. 
Edwards. 
Mounted specimen of Dasyprocta niger. Presented by Miss M. Morris, of 
Germantown. 
Mounted specimen of the Rib-nosed Baboon, (Cynocephalus mormon.) Pre- 
sented by Wm.S. Vaux, Esq. 
A collection of Plants from the Arctic regions, prepared and presented by Dr. 
E. K. Kane, through Prof. Carson. 
Numerous specimens of the Fruit of Carya myristiceformis, Mx.; from South 
Carolina. From H. W. Ravenel, Esq. 
August 16th. 
Chloride of Sodium, from Utah Leake. From Dr. Leidy. 
Five specimens of Minerals, and native Copper, from Lake Superior. From 
Dr. B. H. Rand. 
Fossils from the Trenton Limestone, Trenton Falls, New York. From Dr. 
T. B. Wilson. 
Specimens of Pyrope, from Santa Fe. From Mr. Winthrop, through Mr. 
Cassin. 
Fossil Vertebre (of Fishes) from the Miocene, Cumberland Co., N. J.; and 
same from the Cretaceous series, Mullica Hill, N. J.; Vertebra of Priscodel- 
pbinus grandzvus, and tooth of Crocodilus antiquus, from the Miocene, Cum- 
berland Co., N. J. Presented by 
Numerous specimens, in spirits, of Reptiles, Insects, Myriapods, and a species 
of Galago, from Western Africa. Presented by Dr. Henry A. Ford, of the Ga- 
boon Mission. 
Several specimens of Serpents, in Spirits. From Dr. G. Watson. 
Fine specimen of Goliathus giganteus, Lam., and two orthopterous insects, 
from Africa. Presented by Dr. Isaac Hays. 
Several Bird Skins, from Racine, Wisconsin. Presented by the Rev. A.C. 
Barry, through Dr. Leconte. 
Lepisostris platyrhynchus, from Cleveland, Uhio. From Dr. Kirtland, 
through Dr. Le Conte. 
Two reptiles, from Texas. Fiom Prof. Haldeman. 
Falco leucocephalus, (mounted;) a collection of American Birds’ Nests ; 
young of Canis fulvus; and two specimens of Vespertilio phwops. Presented 
by Mr. John Krider. 
DONATIONS TO LIBRARY 
In Junty anp Avuaust, 1853. 
July 12th. 
Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge. Vol. 5.4to. Fyrom the Institution. 
Observations on the Batis maritima, Linn. By John Torrey, M.D. From 
the same. : 
Plante Fremontiane. By John Torrey, M.D. From the same. 
