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PRESENTS
RECMIVED BY THE
ROYAL SOCIETY,
From November 181 to yuly 1813,
WITH THZ
NAMES OF THE DONORS.
t8zl. PRESENTS. DOW
JeaOV. 5. A Description of the Collection of ancient Marbles The Trustee in the British Museum with Engravings. Part I. tish Musei London, 1812. 4
A Treatise on Theatres, by George Saunders. Mr. George London, 1790. 4?
Tracts on Mathematical and Philosophical Sub- Dr. Charles jects, by Charles Hutton, LL.D. and F. R. S. London, 1812. 3 Vols. 80
The Elements of Botany, or Outlines of the Natu- Dr. Benj. Sn ral History of Vegetables, by Benjamin Smith Barton, M.D. Philadelphia, i813. 8?
Elements of Chemical Philosophy, by Sir Hum- Sir Humphr2 phry Davy Part 1. Vol. I. London, I8I2. 8?
Essai sur la Rage, par M.. J. F. A. Lalouette. 8? Mr. J. F. A. Institutions de Physique, par B. G. Sage. Paris, Mr. B. G. Ss
181I. 3Vols. 80 Of tihe Circle and the infinite Incommensurability James Glenn
of its Area to the Square of its Diameter, with a Demonstration of Dr, Matthew Stewart's 4zd Proposition, by James Glennie, Esq. F. R. S.
4? The Speech of His Royal Highness the Duke of The Editor.
Sussex in the House of Lords, April zI, 18Iz. 0
An Account of a Case of Recovery, after an ex- Mr. William traordinary Accident, in which the Shaft of a Chaise had been forced through the Thorax, by Wiiliama Maiden. London, I812. 4?
Eloge Historique de M, Sabatier, par M. Percy. Mr. Percy. Paris, S1 2, 8?
Della Cometa del 81 , osservata nella Specola Mr. PiazziL di Palermo, par Gius. Piazzi.L
KS.
s of the Bri- Uam.
Saunders.
Hutton.
iith Barton,
y Davy.
Lalouette. ige.
ie, Esq.
Maiden.
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1 3o6 3 s8 i. PRESENTS.
Nov. 5. Observafifons on Dr. Sturges Pamphlet respecting Non-residence of the Clergy, in a Letter f-onm T. B. Howell, Esq. to Mr. Baron Maseres. London, 1803. 8.
The Philosophical Magazine from June to Octo- ber, 1812. 84
The Critical Review from June to October, 181 z. 8?
A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, and the Arts. No. 148 to 152. 8?
The European Magazine from January to Octo- ber, 18l2.
-2. A Catalogue of the Archiepiscopal Manuscripts in the Library at Lambeth Palace, with an Account of the Archiepiscopal Registers and other Records there preserved. fol.
Illustrations of the Lotus of Antiquity, by R. Duppa, LL.B. London, 1813 40
Kongl Vetenskaps Academicns nya Handlingar, Tom. XXX, XXXI, XXXII, for the Years 1809, 18 io, and i8; '.I 80
A Sermon preached before the incorporated So- ciety for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, Feb. J, i82, by Samuel Lord Bishop of Carlisle. London, I1I2. 4?
De l'Operation de la Cataracte, par A. E. Tartra. Paris, 181z. 4?
Quelques Idees nouvelles sur le Systeir;e de l'Uni- vers, par Guil. Ant. Marechal. Paris, 18 lo. 80
Mon Opinion sur la Formation des Aerolithes, par Guil. Ant. Marechal. Paris, 1812. 8?
9g, Abstract of Answers and Returns made pursuant to an Act (5 George III.) for taking an Ac- count of th:e Population of Great Britain, and of the Increase and Diminution thereof, 8 I i.
fol. Comparaison des Organes de la Mastication des
Orthopteres, par M Marcel de Serres. 40 De l'Odorat et des Organes qui paroissent en etre
le Siege chez les Orthopteres, par M. Marcel de Seires. 4?
Supplement aux Institutions de Physique, par B. G. Sage. Paris, 1812. 8?
Flora Lapponica, Auctore Geor. Wahlenberg. Berlin, 1812. 8.
A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, and the Arts. No. 153. ,
Dec. ,o A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, and the Arts. No. 54.
The Philosophical Magazine for November. The Critical Review for November. The European Magazine for November.
DONORS,
T. B. Howell, Esq,
Mr. A. Tilloch.
The Proprietor.
Mr, W. Nicholson.
The Editor.
The Archbishop of Can- terbury.
R. Duppa, Esq.
The Royal Academy of Sciences of Stockholm o
The Bishop of Carlisle,
Mr. A. E. Tartra.
Mr. G. A. Marechal,
The Speaker oftheHouse of Commons.
Mr. Marcel de Serres.
Mr. B. G. Sage.
Mr. G, Wahlenberg,
Mr. W. Nicholson.
Mr. A. Tilloch. The Proprietor. The Editor,
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: 307 J PRESENTS.
Dec. 17. Sui Mezzi immediate di estirpare la Poverta in Sicilia, per D. Giuseppe Emmalnuale Ortolani. Palermo, 181 . 4?
24. Reports from ihe Commissioners of Public Re- cords, with an Account of their Proceedings from 1800 to 1812. fol.
Rotuli Hundredorum Temp Hen. IIT. et Edw. 1. In Turr. Lond. et in Curia Recepte Scaccarii Westmi, asservati, Vol, I. fol.
Inquisitionum ad Capellam Domini Regis retor- natarum quz in publicis Archivis Scotia adhuc servantur Abbreviatio. Vol. I. II fol.
A Catalogue of the Harleian Manuscripts in the British Museum, with Indexes of Persons, Places, and Matters. Vol. IV. fol.
x813. an, 14. The Critical Review, for December, 18I2.
A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, and the Arts. No. 154.
The Philosophical Magazine for December, I8I . Annals of Philosophy, No. I. The European Magazine for Decetnber, 1812.
28. Fauna Orcadensis, or the Natural History of the Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, and Fishes of Orkney and Shetland, by the Rev. Geo. Low, &c. Edinburgl , 1813. 4?
Mcdico-Chirurgical Transactions, published by the Meciical and Chirurgical Society ot London. Vol. III. Loidon, 18i1. 8S
Trans>actions of the Society instituted at London for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce. Vol. 30o 8?
Feb. 4. Physiological Reflections on the destructive Ope- ration of spirituous and fermented Liquors on the Animal System, by Thomas Forster. Lon- don, I812. 8?
Annals of Philosophy, No. If. The Critical Review for January. The European Magazine for January. The Philosophical Magazine for January. A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, and
the Arts. No 155 and I57. Biblia Sacra ita exac;te translata ut statim videatur
quid refert unaquazque vox textis. i. A Voyage to the South Seas, urjdertaken by Com-
mand of His Majesty for thle Purpose of con- veying the Bread Fruit Tree to the West Indies in His Majesty's Ship Bounty, commanded by Lieut. Wim. Bligh. London, I792. 4z
A Chart for the Purpose of exhibiting the Tract of His Majesty's Ship Director, in a Voyage to St. Helena and return to England, by Capt. Wm, Bligh, 18oo, i Sheet.
MDCCCXII,. S s
DON O9S.
Mr. Jos. Emmanuel Or- tolani.
The Commissioners of Public Records.
The Proprietor. Mr. W. Nicholsorn
Mr. A. Tilloch. Dr. Thomas Thomson. The Editor. Dr. Win. Elfbrd Leach.
The Medical and Chi- rurgical Society of London.
Society for the Encou- ragerent ofArts, Ma- nutactures and Corm- merce.
Thomas Forster, Esq.
Dr. Thormas Thomson. The Proprietor. The Editor. Mr. A. Tilloch. Mr. W. Nicholson.
The Abbe Devay.
Rear Admiral Bligh.
1812.
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C 308 2 1 13. PRESENTS.
Feb. 25. A Survey of the Bay of Dublin, by Capt. Wm. Bligh, 1803. 2 Sheets.
Chart of the Peninsula and Islands beyond the River Ganges, by James Horsburgh, Esq. 18 13. i Shee.
Mar . .An Introduction to Medical Literature, including a System of practical Nosology, by Thomas Young, M. D. &c. London, 1813. 8?
The Critical Review for February. A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, and
the Arts. No. i58. Annals of Philosophy, No. 3. The Philosophical Magazine for February. The European Magazine for February.
Mar. i . Appendix to the Doctrine of Life Annuities and Assurances, contaiiiing a Paper read before the Royal Society on a nhw Method of calculating the Value of Life Annuities, by Francis Baily. London, 1813. 80
ppr. i. An Examination of the Imposture of Ann Moore, called the Fasting Woman of Tutbury, illus- trated by Remarks on other Cases of real and pretended Abstinence, by Alexander Hender- son, M.D. London, 1813. 8?
Bibliothecx quam vir doctus et admodum reve- rendus Daniel Williams, S. T. P. bono publico legavit Catalogus. Londini, 18o . 8?
A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, and the Arts. No. 159.
Annals of Philosophy, No. 4. The Philosophical Magazine for March. The Critical Review for March.
8. Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Vol. VI Part 1. Edinburgh, 1809. 40
29. An Account of what appeared on opening the Coffin of King Charles 1. in the Vault of King Henry VIII. in St. George's Chapel at Wind- sor, on the ist of April, 1813, by Sir Henry Hoiford, Bart F. R. S. London, 1813. 4?
Bija Ganita, or the Algebra of the Hindus, by Edward Strachey, Esq.
Anatomy of the Heart, Cranium, and Brain, adapted to the Purposes of the medical and surgical Practitioner, and Observations on the Laws of Life and Sensation, by Alex. Rantsay, M. D, 2d Edition. Edinburgh, 1813. 4-
A Series of Plates of the Heart, Craniun, and Brain, in i-rritation of Dissections, by Alexander Ramsay, M. D. 2d Edition. Edinburgh, 1813. 4?
A T'reatise on new Philosophical Instruments fbr various Purp-oses in the Arts and Cciences, with Experi:-e-.ts on Light and Colours, by David Brewster, LL,D. &c. Edinburgh, 18;3. 80
, DONORS.
Rear Admiral Bligh.
James Horsburgh, Esq.
Dr. Young.
The Proprietor. Mr. W. Nicholson.
Dr. Thomas Thomson. Mr. A. Tilloch. The Editor. Francis Baily, Esq.
Dr. Henderson.
The Trustees of Dr. D. Williams's Library.
Mr. W. Nicholson.
Dr. Thomas Thomson. Mr. A. Tilloch. The Proprietor. The Royal Society of
Edinburgh. Sir Henry Halford, Bart.
Edward Strachey, Esq.
Dr. Alex. Ramsay.
Dr. David Brewster.
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C 309 1813,. PRESENTS.
May 6. The EuropeanSMagazine for March. A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, and
the Arts. No. i6. Annals of Philosophy, No. 5. The Philosophical Magazine for ApriL Thie Critical Review for April. 'rhe European Magazine for April.
zo. The Transactions of the Linnean Society of Lon- don. Vol. XI. Part I. London, 1813. 4?
A short Account of Experiments and Instruments depending on the Relations of Air to Heat and Moisture, by John Leslie, F. R. S. Ed. Edin- burgh, 1813. 8?
Reports of the late John Smeaton, F. R. S. made on various Occasions in the Course of his Em- ployment as a Civil EBginee,. London, 18I2. 3 Vols. 4
Z7. Travels in Sweden during the Autumn of 181z, by Thomas Thomsonl, MI.D. London, 8I3. 40
A Treatise on plane and spherical Trigonometry, by Robert Woodhouse, A. M. Cambridge, 1813. 8?
June 3. A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland, and the Islands in the British Seas, &c. by Nicholas Carlisle, Sec. A. S. London, IS13. 2 Vols. 4?
Notice sur la Vie et les Travaux de M. Maske. lyne, lue a la Seance publique de l'institut National de France de 4 Janvier, 1813, par M. le Chevalier Delambre, Secretaire perpe- tuel. Londres, 1813. 4?
Tableau methodique des Especes minerales, se- conde partie, par J. A. H. Lucas. Paris, 18o6.
8? A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, and
the Arts. No. 160 and 62z. Annals of Philosophy. No. 6. The Philosophical Magazine for May. The Critical Review for May. The European Magazine for May.
24. A Catalogue of the Library of the London Insti- tution. London, 1813. 8?
j'uly I. A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, aInd the Arts. No I163.
The Philosophical Magazine for June, The Critical Review for June,
8. Theorie analytique des Probabilites, par M. le Comte Laplace. Paris, 18I2z. 4
Exposition du Systeme du Monde, par M. le Comte Laplace. 4th Edition. Paris, 1813. 4?
Experiences sur la Principe de la Vie, notamment sur celui des Mouvemens du Coeur, et sur le Siege de ce Principe, par M. Le Gallois, Paris, -,XSIZ 8S
Ss 2
DONORS.
The Editor. Mr. W. Nicholson.
Dr. Thomas Thomson. Mr. A. Tilloch. The Proprietor. The Editor. The Linnean Society.
John Leslie, Esq.
The Society of Civil Engineers.
Dr. Thomas Thomson.
Robert Woodhouse, Esq.
Nicholas Carlisle, Esq.
Mrs. Maskelyne.
Mr. J, A. H. Lucas.
Mr. W. Nicholson.
Dr. Thomas Thomson, Mr. A. TIilloch. 'The Proprietor. The Editor. 'The MIanagers of the
London Institution. Mr. W, Nicholson.
Mr. A. Tilloch. The Proprietor. The Count Laplace.
Mr. Le Gallois.
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C 31o 3 8I 3. PRESENTS.
uiy 8. Opuscules de Physique, par B. G. Sage. Paris, 1813. 89
Recherches sur la Chaleur developpee dans la Combustiorn, et dars la Condensation des Va. peurs, par le Comte de Rumford, F. R. S. Paris, 1813. 8?
Rechechehes sur les Bois et le Charbon, par le Comte de Rumford. Paris, 1813. 80
Annals of Philosophy. No. 7, The European Magazine for June. nMinmoire explicatif sur la Sphere Caucasienne, et
specialement sur le Zodiaque, par C. G. S. Paris, 1813. 40
Le Zodiaque explique, ou Recherches sur l'Ori- gine et la Signification des Constellations de la Sphere Grecque, traduit du Suedois. Paris, 1809. 80
Tables Astronomiques publiees par le Bureau des Lonlgitudes de France--et Tables de la Lune par M. Burckhard, Paris, 1813. 4
DO NOR S.
Mr. B. G. Sage.
Count Rumnford.
Dr. Thomas Thomson. The Editor. The Author.
The Author.
M. Burckhardt,
Y
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INDEX
TO THZ
PHILOSOPTHICAL TRANSACTIONS
FOR THE YEAR 1813.
A page ACID, liquidfluoric, discovered by SCHEELE, description of
it, - . - -65 .- .----.-- an account of some experiments under- taken to electrize it, - - 70
Acids, remarks on their influence upon the composition of the urine, - - . - 213
Alcohol, remarks on the state in which it exists in fermented liquors, _-
- 82
Alcohol of sulphur, or Sulphuret of carbon, experiments on it, 171 ------------ preparation and general properties of it, 174
..- ..- experiments to ascertain whether hydrogen be present in it, - - - 177
.------..- experiments to ascertain the presence of carbon in it, - - 181
-----..--- P.particulars respecting the mode in which the proportions of sulphur and carbon in it are established, 18
Ancon, a term applied to a new variety in the breeds of sheep, 93 Ardea Argala, a description of its solvent glands and gizzard, 77 Artery, branchial, observations on its structure - 34 AUSTIN, REV. GILBERT. On a new construction of a con-
denser and air pump, - - 138 Azote and chlorine, a new substance formed by their combi-
nation, - - 2
B
BABINGTON, Dt. His letter to Sir EVERARD HOME on the
subject of concretions of olive oil and mucus found in the human intestines, 1- s 50
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IN D EX.
Bakerian Lecture, on the elementary particles of certain crys tas, S -. 5S
BERZELIUS, J. M ID. His experiments on the alcohol of sulphur, or sulplhuret of carbon, 171
.--------- His appendix to a paper oni the alco. hot of sulphur, or sulphuret of carbon, 1 s 8
Bile, has a power of converting animal sulistance into fat, 155 BLA.GDEN, SIl CHARLES. His appendix to Mr. WVAREn'S
paper on vision, 110 BRAND I:, WILLIAM THOMAS, EsQ His additional remarks
on the state in which alcohol exists in fermented liquors, 82 _-- - --- ---_- ttHis additional observations
on the effects of magnesia in preventing an increased fir- miation of uric acid, wvithv remairks on the influence of acids upon the composition of the urine, - - 213
. . ...----- ..------.^ - His experiments to ascer-
tain whether an admixture of bile had any effect upon the process of converting animal substance into fat, - 154
Brentford, Middlesex, an account of some orrganic remains found near that place, - - 131
BREWSTER DRDAVID, LL.D. On some properties of light - 10
G
Casowary, log (1,-leg from New South Wales, description of its solvent glands and gizzard, - 79
Cassegrainian telescope, its light compared with that of the Gregorian, - 20 6
Casuarius Emiu, description of its solvent glands and gizzard, 78 (Chemical combination, observations on the atomic doctrine ofit, 190 Chlotrine c ad azote, a new substance formed by their combina-
tion, - 2 Chromate of lead, on the double refract;on of it, - 105 CLANNY, VWILLIAM RiEID, M. )., On the means of pro-
curing a steady light in coal mines without the dancer of explosiorn, - 2oo
Concave glasses, the bad effects resulting from the use of tthem described, -. - 3
Contdenser and air pumip, or a new construction of them .- 538 COTES'S theoren, a remarkable application of it, - -
Cryophorus, description of an instrument so called, 7 3 Crystalline humour7 indispeisibly necessary to enable the eye
to see at different distances, - 44
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Crystals, on the elementary particles of certain, 51 -----on the existence of two dispersive powers in all
doubly refracting, - . 107 Cube, origin of its form in crystallography, 59
D
DAVY, SIR HU MPIHRY, LL.D. On a new detonating corn- poundi, 1-
----------------- Some further observations on a new detonating substance, - 242
------ - ..-... -- His experiments and obser- vations on the substances produced in different chemical processes on fluor spar, 263
Diamond, on substances which possess a higher refractive power, - 106
E
Elephant, organic remains of that animtal found near Brentford, Middlesex, - 134
F
Fitt, on its formation in the intestines of living animals, . 146 Fitor spar, some experiments and observations on the sub-
stances produced in different chemical processes on it, - 263 Fluoric combinations, the different hypotheses which may be
formed on their nature, - - 267 ---- rinciple, various attempts to procure it in a pure form - - 275
Fluoric compounds, a peculiar substance exists in thenm which it is difficult to examine in a pure form, - 278
Fluorine, a name given to a peculiar substance existing in fluoric compous ids . - 278
Freezing at a distantce, on a method ofl - 71
G
Gas, silicated fluoric acd, discovered by ScH. ELE, descrip- tion of it, - - 265
----fluo-boric acid, discovered by GAY LUSSAc and THE- NARD, description of it, - - 66
Gilads, bronchial, on the, bliack coloutring matter of tlheir, - 59' ---gfastric, experiments to ascertain the coagulating power
of their secretion, ^ - 96
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H
iHE RS Isc nL, J. F. W. ESQ. On a remarkable application of COTES'S theorem, .- 8
Hipfpopotamus, orgoanic remains of that animal found near Brentford, Middlesex, - - - 135
HomME, SIR EVE RARD, BART. His description of the solvent glands and gizzards of the Ardea Argala, the Casuarius Emu, and thie long-legged Casowary from New South Wales, - 77 -----?I-J^ -------- ....His experiments to ascertain the coagulating power of the secretion of the gastric glands, 96
_-_ ..........._ On the tusks of the narwhale, 126 __---- .----.....-- On the formation of fat in the
intestines of living animals, - - - 146 -n ........ -- --.... . .-- lHis additions to an account of'
the anatomy of the Squalus Maximus contained in a formerI paper; with observations on the structure of the branchial artery, - - - 22
HoorE, DR. His account of the formation of certain crys- tals referred to, " - 55
HUMPHREYS, COL. )AVJD. On a new variety in the breeds
ofsheep, - S
K
KATER, CAPTAIN HENRY. On the light of the Cassegrai- nian telescope, compared with that of the Gregorian, - 206
L
Lamp, description of one to be used in coal mines, - 05 Lectu-e, the Bakerian, on the elementary particles of certain
crystals, 5 Light, on some properties of it, 0- - 101 Lungs, on the colouring matter of the black spots on them, 159
M
Magnesia, additional observations on its effects in preventing an increased formation of uric acid, 213
MARCET, ALEXANDER, M. I. His experiments on the al- cohol of sulphur, or sulphuret of carbon, - .17
....- ---.--..--.------ -His experiments on the pro- duction of duld by the evaporation of the sulphurt of carbon, -
.
252
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Mficromeler, description of one with a single lens, " 1i Mines, coal, on the means of procuring a steady light in them
without the danger of explosion, 2-00 -----_ - explosions in, a few of the most considerable in
the neighbourhood of Durham recorded, 01
N
Narwhale, on the tusks of that animal, . 1 6 JKear sightedness usually commences between the ages of ten.
and eightee, - - 31 , .. .- ..---. affects the higher classes of society more than
the lower, -.-- ib ..-------- sometimes occasioned by an evident change in the spherical figure of the cornea, - 3
.._ ... . ---. seldom alike in the two eyes, - - ...- ..- - -.. hlas no dependence on the greater or smaller
degree of convexity- possessed by the cornea, - 41 .--..-..---- not necessarily occasioned by a morbid proi
trusion of the whole eye, - ib.
0
Observations of some principal fixed stars, results of them,t 85 ---- Ursae Minoris, . ib,
_--=-, Cephei; - - i86 Urs ajo. - ib.
?-- -....o Cephei, - ib.
.
------ Gassiop. -. 287 ------ y Ursse Major. i - b
-y Draconis, - 8- . - - Ursa Miajor. -- - . 2g9
...------ Persei,. ib, .----- Capella, - - . Q
..---- , Cygni - 29-1 ------ o Lyrae,, - ib. ----- Castor, - - 29 ----- Pollux, .ib. ----- T Tauri, ib. .----- Cor. Bor. - * 293
------ ac Arietis, - ib.. --.-- Arcturus, 9 . . 294 ----- Aldebaran, - ib. ----. 3 Leonis, - 9
MDCCCXIII,. t
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---- a Herculis, - * 295 ----.- s Pegasi, - ib. ------ Regulus, - - 296
- Ophiuchi, - - 297
_ Aquilel, - - 298 ---. - Procyon, - ibi
.------ Orionis, - - 299 .-- ..---- Serpentis, - ib.
----- Polaris, ^ 300 Octohldr,on, the most common form of crystallized bodies, - 51 Olive oil, concretions of it found in the hiLuman intestines, 150
P PEARSON, GEORGE, M.D. On the colouring matter of the
black bronchial glands, and of the black spots of the ltungs, 159 POND. JOHN, ESQ. Astronomer Royal. His observation of the
summner solstice of 1812, at the Royal Observatory, - 27 ... ...... His catalowgue of north
polar distances of some of the principal fixed stars, - 75 .-......-. _ ----- - -- His observation of the winter solstice of I 12, with thle mural circle at C(reenwich, 123
_...............-------------- His catalorrue of north polar distances of eighty-four of the principal fixed stars, deduced from observations made with the mural circle at the Royal Observatory, - - - 280
..---..---..--. .O-- -- bservations of the sum- t mer solstice of 1813, with the mural cirele, at the Royal Observatory, - 304
PRECHTL MI. His theory respecting various crystalline forms refterried to, - - - 62
Prisms, Ihexagonal, origin of their form in crystallography, 59
R Rhea Americana, description of its solvent glands and gizzard, 80 Rhomboid, obtuse, origin of its form in crystallography, - 57
S
Sheep, on a new variety in their breed, - 88 Sight, observations relative to the near and distant sight of
different persons, - - - S SMITHSON, JAMES, Esq. On a substance from the elm tree
called ulmin, '
64
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SMITHSON, JAMES, Esq. On a saline substance from Mount Vesuvius, - - 256
Solstice, summer, observation of that of 1812, at the Royal Observatory, - - 27
--..- observation of that of 1813, at the Royal Observatory, - - 298
--- wintler^ observation of that of 1 12, with the mural circle at Greenwich, 123
Spherfes peijec[, supposed to be the elementary particles of fluor spar and such other substances as assume the oclo- hedr?al and tetrabedral firsns, - - * 54
Squalus iMa'ximius additions to an account of its anatomy con- tained in a former paper, - - 27
Sars, prijtciprl fixed, catalogue of north polar distances of some of themi. -. 75
.-- -.- .- , catalogue of north polar distances of
eighty f)our of them, - - -8 1 Struthio Gamelus, description cf its solvernt glands and grizzard, 80 Sulphutret of carbon, or Alcohol of sulphur, experiments on it, 171
-.. .-.- experiments to determine the proportions of sulphur and carbon contained in it, - 182
- - comparison of the proportions of sulphur, and carbon in it, with those which might be inferred from the laws of determinate proportions, - 189
----- ---- experimients on its combination with the the alkalies, the earths, and the metallic oxyds, , 192 ----- ..- . .- experiments to determine the nature of a
particular substance produced by the action of nitro-mu- riatic acid upon it, - - 195
...- ----- experiments on the production of cold
by the evaporation of it, - 25
T
Tetrahedron and octohedron, relation of these solids to each other in crystallography, - - 51
TRIMMER, iMR. WILIIAM KIRBY. His account of some
organic remains found near Brentford, Middlesex, 131 TYcHO L. TYCHONIUS. His account of a narwhale's skull,
published in 1706,- referred to, - - 127
U
Ulmin, on a substance from the elm tree, so called, 64
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INDEX. INDEX.
Ulmin, English, experiments on it, Vesuvius, Mount, on a saline substance from it, Vision, an appendix to Mr. WARE'S paper on that subject, Vitreous humour, its absorption probably the cause of amended
vision in old persons, W
WARE, JAMES, ESQ. His observations relative to the near and distant sight of different persons,
Wires, on a method of drawing them extremely fine, WOLLASTON, WILLIAM HYDE, M.D. Bakerian lecture, on
the elementary particles of certain crystals, .- ... -- .....----_-- .On a method of
freezing at a distance, - -
Ulmin, English, experiments on it, Vesuvius, Mount, on a saline substance from it, Vision, an appendix to Mr. WARE'S paper on that subject, Vitreous humour, its absorption probably the cause of amended
vision in old persons, W
WARE, JAMES, ESQ. His observations relative to the near and distant sight of different persons,
Wires, on a method of drawing them extremely fine, WOLLASTON, WILLIAM HYDE, M.D. Bakerian lecture, on
the elementary particles of certain crystals, .- ... -- .....----_-- .On a method of
freezing at a distance, - - ._, -l m._.- I ., .
extremely fine wires,-
a single lens micrometer,
._, -l m._.- I ., .
extremely fine wires,-
a single lens micrometer,
Method of drawing
His description of _ -
Method of drawing
His description of _ -
page 68
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page 68
256 1 10
31 114
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71
114
119,
31 114
5:1
71
114
119,
CORRIGENDA.
Page 175, line 13,for one-fourth-read one-third 177, -- 7, for preponderates over that of either the olive oil or phosphorus-
read be exceeded by that of the alcohol of sulphur. 246, io, after attraction of-add the azote of
--..- ,i 23,foriproduced-read produced,--and dele the comma after portion, - 249, -- , for 261.-read 268. 264, -- 18, for the other-read the other of which
- 268, --. 15,for bases,-read basis - 273, -- x ,for metal, positively electrified-read mretal positively electrified'
CORRIGENDA.
Page 175, line 13,for one-fourth-read one-third 177, -- 7, for preponderates over that of either the olive oil or phosphorus-
read be exceeded by that of the alcohol of sulphur. 246, io, after attraction of-add the azote of
--..- ,i 23,foriproduced-read produced,--and dele the comma after portion, - 249, -- , for 261.-read 268. 264, -- 18, for the other-read the other of which
- 268, --. 15,for bases,-read basis - 273, -- x ,for metal, positively electrified-read mretal positively electrified'
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Cleveland-row, St. ,James's,. London.
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