Through the kindness of the publisher, Mr. King, we have received advance copies of the new journal, Science, whose birth has been looked forward to with so much interest by the scientific world. The first number fully comes up to all expectations, both as regards typography and matter. The journal has a very artistic heading designed by Mr. C. H. Moore of Harvard, and is well printed on excellent paper, of convenient shape and size. Among the longer articles we notice contributions by Prof. Asa Gray, Mr. E. H. Hall and Samuel Kneeland. A very interesting letter on a "Singular Meteoric Phenomenon," witnessed from the deck of the Alaska, is illustrated by excellent diagrams. One of the most valuable features of the journal is the "Weekly Summary of the Progress of Science," under which heading are grouped concise notes on scientific matters of the day, arranged by competent authorities in each department. Among the names we notice many Harvard men. There are interesting notes from the various scientific institutions of the country, both public and private. The journal ends with scientific notes from various parts of the world and a list of recent books and pamphlets on scientific subjects. The journal is a credit to both the publisher and the editors, and well deserves the support of the scientific world in America and abroad.