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XXXIX.] I examined these specimens in 1863 and 1864, and they all appeared to be as strong and sound as when first prepared; they were therefore returned to their places. I again examined them in 1867, and then tested them for transverse strength. The results are given in the following tables :—

—No. 3 broke with scarph-like fracture, 5 inches in length; 10 broke in three pieces, each with scarph of 6 inches ; 7 broke with long splintery fracture ; 8 broke with splinters, 12 inches in length; 9 broke with splinters, 9 inches in length; 11, lost; 12 broke off short in three pieces.