29 OCTOBER 1864, Page 24

The Quarterly Journal of Science. 'October, 1864. (John Churchill and

Sons.)—This valuable publication continues to flourish. Six original articles extend over the whole field of science. The editor treats of "The Source of Living Organisms," and Mr. Trimen, of Cape- town, sends a paper on "The Butterflies of Madagascar." We observe also an article on submarine telegraph cables by Mr. Fairbairn. The papers are capitally illustrated, the progress of science carefully re- corded, and its literature reviewed. What more can the votary of the physical sciences ask ?