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corroded by the action of acid formed from the sulphur
cement, and the atmospheric air. To prevent farther corro-
sion, the sulphur has been carefully dug out, and replaced
with Portland cement, by which it is expected to neutralize
the acid, and stop the farther access of the atmosphere.

A deep hollow, near the junction of “Indian Ridge” with
“Central Avenue,’ and now known as “Hazel Dell,” has
heretofore been useless, on account of its depth, and the
steepness of its sides. This year, two handsome granite
tombs have been constructed by the Superintendent, both
of which have been immediately sold. It is proposed to
occupy this dell with a circle of similar structures, and a
part of them are now under contract.

Nearly five hundred flowering shrubs, chiefly Rhododen-
drons, have been imported, and set in various parts of the
ground, during the last year. Most of them have flowered,
and appear in a healthy condition.

It is known to the Proprietors that a statue of John Adams,
the only one now wanting to complete the historic series in
the Chapel, was lost at sea some years since, on its passage
from Europe. A new statue was immediately undertaken,
from the same model, by the artist, Mr. Randolph Rogers.
This second statue appears to have been completed, and
shipped from Leghorn in September last. The vessel con-
taining it, after having been for some time over due, is at
length ascertained to have put into Savannah, in distress ;
so that a reasonable hope may now be entertained that the
statue will ere long arrive at its destination.

A new Catalogue of Proprietors’ Names, is in press, and
nearly ready for distribution, by which it will appear that the
present number of Proprietors is about 3,000. The Catalogue
contains a copy of the By-Laws, corrected to the present time ;
also a new Act of the Legislature, obtained last year, author-
izing the conveyance of lots, &., to heirs, devisees, trustees,
and corporate bodies. It is very desirable that in case of
the decease of any Proprietor, the parties in interest should