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Abel (Dr. Clarke), notice of galvanic experiments of, ix. 261,
262, notes

Aberdeenshire, observations on the granite of, x. 29-51. See
Mac Culloch

Aberration of stars, investigation of the corrections of, viii. 21-27

an easy method of computing, xii. 51, 154. Of com-
pound lenses and object glasses, 369

Aberthaw limestone, analysis of, xviii. 187

Abo, notice of the observatory at, xii. 432

Academy of Sciences of the Royal Institute of France, proceed-
ings of, ii. 179, 190. iii. 145-179. iv. 84

. the Lalande prize medal conferred on M. Bessel, iv.

85. Baron Humboldt on caverns of rocks, and on their relation
to the strata in which they are found, ibid. Annual meeting of
the Academy, 86. Subjects for prizes proposed by it, ibid.
Notice of M. Devaux's memoir on the methodical arrangement
of Lycopodia and Filices, 87. And of M. Rigaud de I'lsle's
memoir on the aria cattiva, near Rome, ibid. Miscellaneous
proceedings of the academy, 88, 92-94, 96, 97, 100, 101, 102.
Experiments of MM. Chevillot and Edwards on the cameleon
mineral, 89. Of M. Portal on vomiting, 91. Of M. PineFs
report of M. Esquinal's memoir on hallucination, 94, 95. Of
M. Girard's memoir on the valley of Egypt, 98. Of Dr.
Edwards's experiments on frogs, toads, and salamanders, 99

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Academy, prize-questions of, v. 360, 361-378

Acceleration of the pendulum in different latitudes, notice of ex-
periments for determining, xii. 363-367

Accum's (Mr.) treatise on coal gas, notice of, vii. 317

— evidence of, with remarks in the cause of Severn and

Co. against the Imperial Insurance Company, x. 332, 333

Acetate of lead, new ore, viii. 379, 380

— — of alumine, ix. 182

— of lime, phosphorescence of, xvii. 163. Of morphia,

how detected in cases of poisoning, 168-170. Of copper, 383.

Acetic acid, experiments to ascertain the strength of, vi. 258-261

Acetometer, principles of the construction of, vi. 255-262

Aching, sense of, how produced, ii. 16, 17

Achromatic telescope of the Royal Observatory at Paris, xx. 286

Acids, on the constitution of, i. 287, 288. Composition and com-
binations of phosphoric acid, 291

■ and sulphuretted hydrogen gas, experiments on the mu-

tual decomposition of, ii. 152, 153

' substance, experiments, and observations on a new one

generated from ether, iii. 77-81
' researches concerning. Acetic, vi. 258-261 ; benzoic.

152; boracic, 152; gallic, 154; malic, 153; oxy-acids, new,
152 ; sorbic, 153. What acids are useful or hurtful in calculous
disorders, 200 ; — their probable mode of acting, 203. Account
of the acid formed by the slow combustion of ether, 318-326
new, of sulphur and oxygen, account of, vii. 371-375.

Caseic acid, notice of, 389,390. Pyroligneous acid, 391.

of arsenic, composition of, viii. 378

— — . of the French Pharmacopoeia ^ observations on, ix. 242-244
action of an oxide of gold, x. 118. Benzoic found in

melilot and Tonquin bean, 173. Pyroligneous, antiseptic

power of, ibid, 174, 175. Of manganese, experiments with,

175-179. Boracic, analysis of, 196. Fluoric found in mica, 196

new, produced by the distillation of citric acid, xiv. 422.

Properties of the pyro-citric acid, 423-425 ; its constituent
parts, 436. Experiments on the combination of acetic acid
and alcohol with the volatile oils, 425-427

INDEX. 3

Acids, of the triple prussiates, experiments on, xvi. 102, 103. On
the purpuric acid, 104. Cyanic, new mode of forming, 104»
105, 106. Tartaric, its influence in certain cases of analysis,
107-109. Comparative examination of the apids of butter, of
the phocenic and hircic acids, 112-113. Nitric, its action on
charcoal, 161. Hydriodic, test for platinum in solution, 166,
On the carbonic and muriatic acids of the atmosphere, 172

succinic and benzoic, facts relative to the history of, xvii.

141. Preparation of sulphurous acid gas, 163,164. Acid tar-
taro-sulphate of potash, 171. Gallic, its conversion into ulmin,
174. lodous, its analysis, 3S1. Sulphurous, its liquefaction,
391. Meconic acid, its action on the animal economy, 393

— — — sulphuric of Nordhausen, researches on, xviii. 145-148.
Nitric, its action on charcoal, 180. The oxalate and formiate
of ammonia converted into hydrocyanic acid, 397

Acoustical machine, new, described, ix. 175-177

Acrid poisons, classification and treatment of, iii. 51

Adam's Peak, a mountain in Ceylon, description of, v. 28-30.
Pilgrimages made thither, 26, 27, Its height determined, 151

Adams (Robert), abstract of his narrative of his shipwreck in
Morocco, and residence in Timbuctoo, i. 275'277

Adams (Sir W.) on the restoration of vision, injured or de-
stroyed by the cornea assuming a conical form, ii. 403-415

Adamson (W. Esq.), observations of, on the common horizontal
water-wheel, iv. 46, 47. Explanation of the new patent
horizontal water-wheel, and the principle of its action, 47-57

Adder, specific for the bite of, v. 141

Adelung, notice of the philological labours of, x. 201

Admiralty Chronometrical arrangements, remarks on, xiii. 211-218

Aeriform fluids^ characters of, i. 96, 97

Aerolites, accounts of, v. 292, 293. Conjecture on their origin, 294

• notices of, vi. 368, 369

• on the composition of, x. 189, 190, 462

fall of, at Juvenas, account of, xii. 425, 42(5

notices of, xiv. 448-450.

of Epinal, analysis of, xv. 166, 316

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Aerolites, notices of, xvi. 1S4

• composition of, xx. 185

Aerometer, for correcting pneumatic experiments, v. 52-55
Affinity (chemical), anomalous case of, i. 81-86
Africa, account of the plague in, viii. 183-185

prospectus of an expedition into, ix. 428-430

(Western) account of a journey from Egypt to, xiv. 3-14.

■ (Southern) observations on the climate of, 241-254
African expedition, failure of, v. 146, 147
Agamous vegetation, observations on, v. 257-264. vi. 20-31.

210-226
Agave, account of a new species of, ii. 86-90
Agrarian divisions of the Egyptians, observation on, ii. 187
Agriculture (Board of), premiums offered by, vi. 137, 13S
when instituted, x. 304. Confers its gold

medal on Mr. A, Young, 307

I on the use of oxen in, 218

prize question in, x. 445

Ague, new remedy for, xiii. 233

AiKiN (Arthur, Esq.), evidence of, with remarks, in the cause of
Severn and Co., against the Imperial Insurance Company, x. 349
Air, effects of on vegetation, ii. 48-50

— on the weight of, vii. 380

— on the flotage of small heavy bodies in, and on certain at-
mospheric phenomena dependent thereon, viii. 245-258

— poisonous in the higher mountainous regions of Hindostan, ix.65

— has weight, xi. 262-264. How to ascertain to what volume
of air a certain quantity of water is reduced, 265. Proof that
air is rendered heavy by the mixture of some matter heavier
than itself, 268. And by the compression of its parts, 269

— rendered heavier by the separation of its lighter parts, xii.
54-56. Thickened by fire, 61-64. Proof that it diminishes in
weight, 294-295

— influence of green fruits on, xiii. 152-154

— experiments on the vibration of, xvi. 371, 372

— of marshes bordering upon the sea, notice of the insalubrity
of, XX. 401-403

INDEX. O

Air-gun, notice of tlie first discovery of, xi. 271, note,

experiments on the light produced by the discharge

of, XV. 64-CG

Air-pump, successful application of, to the impregnation of sub-
stances with fluids, xii. 108

Albbrtus (Magnus), notice of, ix. 299

Albumen, influence of water on, xiii. 410

Alburnum, of spring and winter felled trees, different qualities of,
x.395

Alchemy, sketch of the history of, ix. 225-239

Alcohol, average quantity of, in different kinds of wine, table of,
V. 152-154

obtained from potatoe apples, vi. 157.

on the formation of in fruits, vii. 385

formation of, by fluoboric gas, xi. 394, 395

effect of voltaic electricity on, xiy. 232

■ its combination with volatile oils, xiv. 4'27. Concen-

tration of by bladders, xviii. 180

action of lime on, xx. 180-181. Rectification of, at

common temperatures, 400

Ale, experiments on the strength of, v. 124

Alexandria, observations on the inscription on the column at, x.
1-7. Fac-simile of it, 8

Algae, observations on the formation and fructification of, vi.
211-218

Algebraical and fluxional notation, remarks on the principles of,
XX. 321-325

Algol, table of the recurrence of the smallest light of, xvii. 184,
185.

Ali Bey, abstract of the travels of, i. 264. The reality of this
traveller asserted, ibid. 265. Notice of the different hypo-
theses respecting the course of the Niger, 265-267. Evidence
collected by Ali Bey, for the existence of a Mediterranean sea
in the middle of Africa, in which the Niger terminates, 267«
272. Account of his crossing the Great Desert, 273-275

Alisma Plantago useful in hydrophobia, vi. 165, 166

Alison (Dr.), observations on the theory, which ascribes sensa-»

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tions to the agency of the nerves, ix. 106-124. Remarks on
some of his positions, 253-260

Alison (Dr.)» observations of, on the theory which ascribes se-
cretions and animal heat to the agency of nerves, x. 269-282

Alkali, from potato stalks, v. 122, 123. A new one discovered,
152. Account of it, 337-340

new vegetable, notice of, vi. 149. How detected in

vegetables, 361

quantity of, yielded by potatoes, vii. 183. Account of

a new vegetable one, called strychnine, 375. viii. 156, 378

new vegetable, account of, x. 171-173. xi. 204.

new test for, xiv. 445

vegetable, discovered in rhubarb, xvi. 172

Alkalies, what, are beneficial in calculous disorders, vi. 205-207.

In what manner they operate, 207-209

. new vegetable, account of, ix. 186-191,402

Alkaline carbonates, effect of a vacuum on, xv. 383.

minerals, analysis of, xii. 169-171

Alkornok, an Indian medicine, analysis of, ii. 172

Allan (Thomas, Esq.), Review of his work on Mineralogical

Nomenclature, i. 242-244

on the lead mine of Dufton, ii. 198-200

his dividing engine, specimen of the examination of, xii,

381-386. Results of his measures, 387
Allason (T. Esq.) on the columns of the Athenian temple, x.

204-206
Allen (W. Esq.), evidence of (with remarks) in the cause of

Severn and Co. against the Imperial Insurance Company, x. 333
Alloys of platinum, vii. 387

• of steel, experiments on, ix. 319-330. xii. 316. xiv. 377

of antimony and potassium, first produced by Geoffroy,

xix. 152
Almanack, computation of the elements for, x. 159-161
Almonds (sweet), analysis of, v. 125

(bitter), analysis of, v. 126

. on the volatile oil of as a poison, xiii. 404

experiments on the volatile oil of, xv. 155, 156

INDEX. 7

Almonds, notice of a crystallized deposit in the oil of, xv. 376

Alps, analysis of the red snow of, ix. 199-201

Alsop (Mr.), method of, for secret writing, xix. 140. On the

properties of Margosa oil, 162, 163
Alstenia Teiformis, account of, ii. 92. Experiments on by M.

Palacio Faxar, 93. And by M. Faraday, 93, 94
Alta Gracifi (Capuchin mission of), notice of, ix. 24, 25
Altar (Roman), notice of, xi. 411
Altitudes, influence of different, upon vegetation in different zones

of the earth, x. 262-26G
Alum, phenomena attending the process of solution of, i. 25, 26

prepared from soda, vi. 363

chemical analysis of, xi. 342. Found in decomposed mica

slate, xii. 414

analysis of, and number of alumina, xiii. 227

formations, analysis, and uses of soda-alum, xiii. 276-278

crystals, method of colouring, xiv. 445-446

action of, on blue colours, xviii. 396

• slate of Freinwald, analysis of, xii. 278-282

stone of Tolfa, analysis of, xii. 277,278

Alumina, fusion of, by the blow-pipe, ii. 110

• new method of obtaining pure, iv. 387. Analysis of

silicated hydrate, and siliceous sub-sulphate of, v. 139-140,
376 ; and potassa, analysis of the sub-sulphate of, xi. 3S9

Alumina, analysis of the hydrate of, xiii. 436

on a peculiar sulphate of, xiv. 435

notice of native phosphate of, xv. 168. Of the native

sulphate of iron and alumina, 389

■ geological notice of, xix. 82-83

Aluminite, component parts of, xi. 342

Aluminous soap prevents the ravages of moths in cloths, xi.

393
Amalgamation of nickel and cobalt by arsenic, xvi. 106
Amaria, genus, notice of, iii. 127
Amaryllis, genus, review of, ii. 342-371
Amber, on animals preserved in, xvi. 41-44, 393, 391-. Remarks

on its nature and origin, xvi. 44-4S.

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America, botanical researches of MM. Humboldt and Bonpland
in, ii. 52-54}

(North) geological divisions of, iii. 84, 85

• ravages of locusts in, vi. 102. Account of an Ameri-
can sea-serpent, 163-164. Notice of ancient coins disco-
vered in, 180. Account of a water-burner invented in, 367.
Meteoric iron found in North America, 369

notice of a scientific excursion in, vii. 198

scientific expedition into the interior of, viii. 188.

Description of Indian antiquities there, 224-232

antique silver cup, found in, ix. 210

statistics of, x. 203. Census of, 432

— — tyrant shrikes of, observations on, xx. 267-285

Amethyst, globules of water found in, xx. 187

Amici, (Prof.) account of some optical inventions by, xii. 398-401

• abstract of the microscopical observations of, xvi. 388-393

Ammonia, observations on the solution of silver in, iv. 268-273
combinations of with chlorides, v. 74-77. A specific

remedy for the bite of an adder, 141. On the oxide of silver

by ammonia, 368, 369

i lampate of, vi. 321

— experiments on the carbonate of, vii. 294-296

Ammonia, formation of, ix. 182. Notice of calculi, composed of
urate of ammonia, ix. 405-406

. solution of oxide of copper in, xiii. 226

— (bi-phosphate and bin-arseniate of,) on the relation

between the crystalline form and chemical proportions of, xiv. 203-
204. And of the arseniate and phosphate of ammonia, 204-205

, — muriate of, from coal strata, xv. 169-170. Discovered

in lava, 169

experiments on a per-sulphate of iron and, xv. 381, 382

on the presence of, in the rust of iron formed in houses.

xvi. 380, 381

. — and carbon, re-action of the sulphuret of, and on the

combinations thence resulting, xviii. 149-155

the oxalate and formiate of, converted into liydrocy-

anic acid, xviii. 397

INDEX. 9

Ammonia, observations on some cases of the formation of, xix.
16-26. Advantageous preparation of compounds of, 344

Ammoniacal gas, action of on copper, xv. 157

inflammability of, xvi. 165, 166

Ammonite discovered, containing shells, xviii. 188, 411

Ampere (M.),newelectro-magnetical experiments of, xiv. 441, 442

experiments of, on the nature of the electric current,

xviii. 381, 382

Amulets, origin of, xiv. 360

Anagram, a curious one, xiii. 300

Analogies between undecompounded substances, observations on,
i. 283-286

among different rocks, observations on, and on their

resemblances to unconsolidated strata, xix. 200-208

Analysis of new Scientific Books, xv. 108-127, 320-348. xvi.
134-138, 301-347. xvii. 105-130, 335-359. xviii. 111-144,
332-338. xix. 100-108, 294-327. xx. 113-160, 329-356, 374

— — of sea-water, i. 292, 294, 297

« of soils, process for, iii. 193, 194

Analysis of mineral waters, observations on, x. 217, 230. Of
rhubarb, 288-292.

Analysis of ferro-arsenical sulphuret of copper, xii. 30-32. Of
an antimoriial sulphuret of copper, 32-34. Of a cupreous
sulphuret of lead and antimony, 34, 36. Of the sulphuret
of copper and bismuth, 36-37. Of the blue iron ore of
Eckartsberg, 38. Of granular chromic iron ore, 39, 40. Of
alkaline minerals, 169, 171. Table of their results, 328. Of
black and green tea, 201-206. Of cererit, or cerite, 262-264.
Of the oxide of cerium, 264, 265. Of a compact ore of Titanium
from Arendac, 265, 266. Of the topaz, 266. Particularly that
of Saxony, 266-268. Of zoisit from Carinthia, 268, 269. Of
the foliated augite of Carinthia, 269, 270. Of conchoidal apa-
tite, 271, 272. Of the columnar brown spar of Mexico, 272-
274. Of dolomite, 274. Of anhydrite, 275. Of bitter spar
from the Tyrol, 276. Of the green earth of Verona, 276. Of
the alum-stone of Tolfa, 277 : and of Frienwald, 278-282. Of
the crystallized calamine of Limbourg, 328. Of an arsenical

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pyrites, 328. Of the garnet of Broddbo, 329, Of malacolite,
329. Of meteoric stones, 329-331. Of chondrodite, 329. Of
copper pyrites, 331. Of anhydrite, 275, 276

Analysis of the roots of black hellebore, xiii. 150. Of the ores of
nickel, by means of chlorine, 15G-160. Of Mica, 160. Of
the oxide of Titanium, 226. Of alum, 227. Of soda-alum,
276. Of the mineral and thermal waters of St. Nectaire, 396.
Of a salivary calculus from a horse, and also of the saliva, 399.
Of the hop, 402. Of the bark of Quassia Simaronha^ 416. Of
the salmon, ibid. Of the mineral and thermal waters of Mount
Dore, 417. Of the table-spar of Pargas, 419. Of a meteoric
stone, 420. Of the meteoric stone of Juvenas, 420, 438. Of
forense and formate of lead, 429. Of yellow copper-ore,
434. Of the native carbonates of manganese, 435. Of the
native chromates of iron, 436. Of the hydrate of alumina, ibid.

of verdigris, xiv. 228. Of Chinese white copper, 232.

Of tutenag, ibid. Of resin elemi, 2BS. Of intestinal concre-
tions, 237. Of several celebrated quack medicines, 374.
(Ultimate) of vegetable and animal substances, 388. Of a new
blue colour, 437

of a new sulphur spring at Harrowgate, xv. 82-89. Of

an aerolite, 106, 166, 316. Of uranite, 168. Of native
phosphate of alumina, 168. Of crystallized stalactitic quarte,
169. Of the waters of Carlsbad, 170. Of different French
limestones, 311-314. Of the touchstone, 315-316. Of the
fruit of the areca catechu, 317. Of native sulphate of iron
and alumina
(chemical) uncertainty of, xvi. 164-165; 378. Various

analyses by M. Arfwedson, 394

of cafeine, xvii. 174. Of sodous acid, 381, 382

of mountain-tallow, xviii. 187. Of Aberthaw lime-

stone, ihid. Of the Holywell water near Cartmel, 188. Of
a calculus, 189. Of the sulpho-iodide of antimony, 396. Of
the glass of antimony, 397. Of the volcanic saline matter of
Vesuvius, 407. Of Erlanite, 408
of selenium from the Anglesea pyrites, xix. 151, 152,

Of chloride of titanium, 156, 157

INDEX. II

Analysis of a human calculus, xx. 49. Of two mineral waters

from the springs in Windsor Great Park, 264, Of a calculus

from a hog, 411
Analytical review of foreign literaiy journals, iv. 386-399
Anatomical specimens, improved mode of preserving, xiii. 232,

233. XV. 391.

preservative of, xix. 368. xx. 200

Ancient glass, composition of, xx. 180

Ancillaria, the genus, a monograph of, with a description of several

new species, xviii. 272-289
Aneurism, notice of professor Scarpa's mode of curing, iii. 404
Anger, effects of, in producing change of functions in the living

body, iv. 222, 223
Angle, instrument for the graphical trisection of, xix. 139,

140
Angostura, journal of an excursion from, to the Capuchin mis-^.

sions of the Caroni, viii. 260-287. ix. 1-32
Animal genealogy, outline of a new system of, ii. 157

— m calculi and concretions, experiments on, vii. 193.

■ soap, new notice of, ix. 409.

' substances, on the separation of the proximate principles

of, xiii. 287-289

charcoal, action of, in the refining of sugar, xv. 156

' kingdom, outlines of Sir E. Home's system of, proposed

from the modification of the human ovum, xvi. 324-326

heat, causes of, xviii. 412

system, effects of lightning on the, xx. 404

Animals, new classification of, ii. 429-431

observations on the secreting power of, ix. 251-264.

xi. 40-44. New mode of killing, ix. 411

preparation of specimens of, x. 457

on marine luminous, xi. 248, 260

— remarkable fact in breeding, xii. 126, 127

■ on the nature of the saline matters existing in the

stomachs of, xviii. 142-144
Amiales de Chimic, analytical review of, iii. 159» 166, 427-448,

452, 453

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Annates de Chimie, strictures on, 449-452. iii. 211-218. iv.
386-389, 395-398

Maritimes et Coloniales, analysis of, iii. 383-390

Annealing of cast-iron, importance of, xiv. 224

Annonay, notice of an economical bridge at, xv. 136

Annuities, theorem on the doctrine of, xix. 258-260

Anthracite, fusion of, xvi. 160

Anti-attrition preparation, effects of an, xx. 375

Antigua (island) of, its geological structure, v. 312

Antimony, sulphuret of, how prepared, vii. 386

■ observations on the preparations of, in the French Phar-
macopoeia, ix. 247, 248

and lead, analysis of a cupreous sulphuret of, xii. 34-

S6. Compounds of, 171-172. On the detection of arsenic in

the ores of, 412

sulpho-iodide of, analyzed, xviii. 396. Composition

of the glass of, 397. Compound of muriate and hydrosul-
phuretted oxide of, xix. 156
combinations of with chlorine and sulphur, xx. 390-

398

Antiquities recently discovered, notices of, at Chadderden, in
Derbyshire, V. 147. In the Crimea, 148. At Largs, in Scot-
land, 149. At Charlton, in Cheshire, ibid. Roman Villa,
near Oxford, 150. Egyptian antiquities, 151. Near Chiusi,
384. At Paris, ibid. At Bushire, 385. At Hieres, ibid.
At Avignon, ibid. Various discovered in England, 386, 387

' recently discovered, Roman station at Haceby, vi. 114.

Roman cemetery near Eye, 174-175. Roman villa, near Big-
Bor, 175. Remains of antiquity at Sanda, 175. Ancient
graves, 176. Roman pavement, ibid. Discoveries among the
Pyramids, 176, 177. Antique rings, coins, and medals, 178

Greek, found in the Crimea, notice of, vii. 195 ; at

Aries, 196; at Pompeii, 403; at Namur, ibid.; in Sweden,

ibid.
Ants, utility of, in destroying venomous insects, viii. 174, 175

" ravages of prevented, by using salt as a manure, x. 67, 68
Antshar or poison-tree, account of, and of the mode of preparing

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the poison, ii. 332-335. Results of experiments with the
poison, 336-339

Apatite of Devonshire, account of, iv. 369-372

(conchoidal) analysis of, from Zillerthal, xii. 271, 272

Aphonia, or loss of utterance, cured by electricity, ii. 204

Apograph, notice of, xii. 169

Apothecaries' Company, historical notice of, xvi. 193-195. In
what manner its aifairs are conducted, 196-198. Description
of the laboratories of, 199-202

Apparatus for distilling sea-water, vi. 147, 148

(new) for the combustion of the diamond described,

ix. 264-265.

Apple-trees, blight in, how prevented, v. 357

' • bread, notice of, xi. 384

Aqua Regia, observations on, i. 67, 68

Aquatic plants, effects of, ii. 55

• • salamander, the process of the re-production of the

members of, described, xvi. 84-96

Aqueduct of Alcantara, Portuguese description of, v. 283. Ac-
count of by Mr. Rennie, 2S4. Dimensions of its arches, 285
Appearance and analysis of its w^aters, 287. Description of
the reservoir, 289. Inscription on its south side, ibid. 290

Arabic digits, conjectures respecting the original formation of,
i. 166-168. ii. 147. v. 321, 322

^— grammar, ix. 428

Arago (M.), experiments of, on the influence of copper, &c., on
the magnetic needles, xix. 147

repetition of his experiments on the magnetism developed

during the act of rotation, 276, 277. His experiments on
the mutual action of magnetic and unmagnetic bodies, 336,
337

Arago and Fresnel (MM.), improvements of, in the construction
of oil lamps, xi. 381

Arch, theory and uses of the, iv. 140. Advantages of the elliptic
arch illustrated, 141 i

Arctic expedition, account of tlie, vi. 295-300. On the instru-
ments employed in, 351, 352

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Arctic voyage of Captain Parry, account of, x. 355-361
Areca catechu, analysis of the fruit of, xv. 317
Arenaceo-calcareous substance, found near Delvine in Perthshire,

account of, xvi. 79-84
Arfwedson (M.), process by, for preparing lithia, xiii. 224, 225
his mode of preparing the pure oxide of uranium, xvii.

382. And uranium pyrophori, 383
' experiments of, on the decomposition of sulphates by

hydrogen, xviii. 392-394
Argonauta argo, notice of, xx. 189
Argyleshire, scenery of, described, xiii. 181
Aria cattiva, near Rome, observations on, iv. 87
Arnott (Dr. N.), on the construction of fire-places, vi. 364-

367
Arragonite, difference between the optical properties of, and of

calcareous spar, iv. 112-114
Arsenic (white) observations on, vi. 341, 342
— composition of the acids of, viii. 378

sulphuret of, a new yellow dye from, ix. 184

• antidote to the poison of, x. 193

^ test for, xii. 411. On the detection of, in ores of anti-

mony, 412

action of water on metallic, xiv. 233

nickel and cobalt amalgamated by, xvi. 166

detection of, in cases of poisoning, xvii. 165

test for the presence of, xx. 398, 399

Arsenious acid, tests for, xi. 341

Arseniuretted hydrogen, new mode of preparing, xiii. 225

Art, fragment of, discovered in Newfoundland, xi. 223

' notice of remains of, in a limestone formation, xii. 191

Artephius, an alchemist, notice of, ix. 225

Arteries, experiments on tlie action of, on circulation, iii. 178

Articulations of particular words, observations on, xix. 10-16

Artificial gold, notice of, xx. 399

Artillery, account of a new piece of, xviii. 380

Arts, the fine, progress of at Rome, v. 147, 148

— ^ prize questions in, vi. 138

INDEX. 15

Asbestos, used in micrometers, vii. 369

Ascension (island of), barometrical measurement of the height of

the mountain-house at, xv. 69
Ashantees, on the origin of, x. 73. The close resemblance (and
in many instances the identity) of their customs with those of
the Abyssinians, a proof that they are descended from the
civilized Ethiopians, described by Herodotus, 73-80. Coinci-
dence between their superstitions, manners, and arts, and those
of the ancient Egyptians, 81-84 : and Jews, 85-86
Asiatic Researches, notice of the twelfth volume of that work, ii.388
Association, theory of in matters of taste considered, iii. 135-145
Astringent poisons, on the classification and treatment of, iii. 50
Astronomical Collections, ix. 149-347. On comets, 149-167, 171.
Lunar distances of Venus, 168-170. x. 145-165, 412-426.
xi. 172-185,*353-380. xii. 137-151, 381-401. xiii. 201-
218, 353-395. xiv. 186-197, 402-415. xv. 128-135, 351-
366. xvi. 139-154, 348-366. xvii. 85-104, 295-334. xviii.
99-110, 339-378. xix. 109-131, 281-293. xx. 94-112,
308-328

' Phenomena, tables of, for the first three months of

the year 1S24, xvi. 286-297
for April, May, and June, 1824, xvii. 77-

84. And for July, August, and September, 238-244
for October, November, December, 1824,

xviii. 81-89

Astronomy, progress of, in Germany, for 1818, viii. 84-95. Prize
question in, 345

— (physical), observations on the modern theory of,

xvi. 270-272

Athenian mercury, bibliographical notice of, xiii- 41-42

Athens, o])servations on certain columns at, x. 204-206

account of a cinerary vase found at, xiii. 72-76

Atkin's rock, position of, xii. 406

Atlantic, observations on the currents of, iv. 110, 111. Meteoro-
logical observations, and journal on a voyage across, xiv.l 1 5-141

Atmosphere, the causes of the constant proportion of azote and
oxygen in, accounted for, ii. 421-423

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Atmosphere, resistance of, to falling bodies, vii. 369
description of a new hygrometer for measuring tlie

force and weight of aqueous vapour, and the corresponding

evaporation in, viii. 29 8 -3 IS

detail of experiments with, 319-322

— • nature of, x. 1 1 . Observations on the passage of light

through, 12-25. Temperature of, how far affected by the

great eclipse of September 7th, 135-137

of the Baltic sea, temperature of, xii. 341-342. The

atmosphere, variation of the temperature of, deduced from the
mean refraction, 396-398

electricity of the, xiii. 431

oh the finite extent of, xiv. 167

on the ascent of clouds in, xv. 165, 166

a finite and exact expression for the refraction of one,

nearly resembling that of the earth, xvii. 255'256
■ I on the ra(Jiation of heat in, xviii. 305-312

— ' variation in the composition of, xx. 393

Atmospheric electricity, researches on, ii. 416-418

electrometer, account of, ii. 249-253

Atmospherical phenomena, .1817, v. 132.

refraction, observations on, xi. 353-370

. historical sketch of the various solu-
tions of the problem of, xviii. 347-378

Atomic theory, historical sketch of the rise and progress of, iii.
154-156

• weights, table of, xvii. 383

Atoms (spherical), observations on the theory of, and on the rela-
tion which it bears to the specific gravity of certain minerals,
iv. 30-42

Atropia, analysis of, xi. 204

Attraction of cohesion, nature of, i. 90. Of composition, ibid.
Capillary attraction, 94. Investigation of the theory of capil-
lary attraction, 290

and repulsion without electricity, phenomena of, ii.

427-428

capillary, experiment on, xis. 134

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Attraction manifested at sensible distances })y solid surfaces, moist-
ened by and immersed in a liquid, xx. 379-3S3
Attrition, the cause of the light emitted on discharging an air-
gun, XV. 66
Augite, (foliated) of Carinthia, analysis of, xii. 269-271
Aurora Borealis, remarks on the height of, vii. 188

remarkable notice of, viii. 357, 35S. Notice of, ix. 210

results of observations on, xviii. 185

Avignon, notice of antiquities, discovered at, v. 385

wines of, xviii. 127, 128

Axes, (stone) ancient, discovered in France, v. 145

Axletree, moveable, notice of, v. 121

Azimuth compass, directions for using, v. 219-221

Baader (Chevalier), observations of, on the explosions of steam

engines, iii. 195, 196
Babbage (Charles, Esq.), demonstrations' by, of some of Dr.

Matthew Stewart's general theorems, i. 6-19. His account of

some new properties of the circle, 19-24
• — observations of on the calculus of functions, i. 290, ii«

371-379

note of, respecting elimation, iii. 355-375

on the application of machinery to the purpose of cal«

culating and printing mathematical tables, xiv. 222, 223
and J. F. Herschell, Esq., repetition of M. Arago's ex*

periments on the magnetism, developed during the act of rota*

tion, xix. 276, 277. xx. 355
Babington (Dr.), on a peculiar vegetable product, possessing the

principal properties of tallow, xix. 179-184
Babylonian cement, analysis of, v. 130
Bacon (Lord), scope and influence of the philosophical writings

of, considered, v. 173, 174
requisites of, for secret writings, x. 89. Ohservations

thereon, 90-91

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Bacon (Lord), his system of ciphers, remarks on, xii. 24, 25.

Bacon (Roger), notice of the alchymistical works of, ix. 227, 228

Badnall (Mr.), improvement of, in dyeing with Prussian blue,
xvii. 167

Bagne, lake and glacier of, account ot, xv. 390, 391

Bagnold (Captain), account of a table furnace by, v. 131

■ pocket blow-pipe, notice of, vii. 186

account of a waterspout, ix. 414

Baily (Mr.), his remarks 'on the nautical almanac refuted, xiii.
201-207

Bain's (William), essay on the variations of the compass, iv. 102.
Notice of different unsuccessful attempts to ascertain and ac-
count for the variations of the magnet, 102, 103. And of the
principal changes to which the magnetic needle is subject, 104,
105. Observations of Captain Flinders, on the inclination of
the needle, 106. Dangerous consequences of neglecting to
attend to the irregularities of the compass illustrated, 107-109.
Observations on the currents of the Atlantic, 110, 111. Proof
that the change of the variation is influenced by the nature of
the ship's cargo. 111. Character of the work, 112.

Bake WELL (Mr.), theory of, to account for the production of sound,
by the opening of a subterraneous gallery, xvii. 152. His table
of vegetation at different heights, 176

Balance, new one described, xi. 280

< • observations on the construction of, xii. 40, 41

' sensible one described, xx. 161, 162

Balard (M.), on the means of testing for iodine, xix. 343

Balloons, coal gas first applied to the inflation of, by Mr. Green,
xiii. 114. Account of his ascent from Portsea, 115. Observ-
ations and experiments made during the voyage, 116. Remarks
thereon, 117, 118

Balsams of Peru and Tou, identity of, ascertained, x. 28. How
obtained, ibid,

Baltic Sea, observations on the atmosphere of, xii. 341-342.

Bamboo, account of, v. 46-48, particularly those of South America,
48-50, andof the tabasheer, or inspissated juice of the South
America bamboo.

INDEX. 19

Banca (Island of), its physical constitution and productions) ii.
190, 191

process followed in working the tin-mine there, 191, 192.

ix. 412-414.

Bandana, gallery at Glasgow described, xv. 209-216.

Bank-notes, reports of the commissioners for inquiring into the
mode of preventing forgery of, ix. 142-148

Banks (Mr.), on the case of a child that had swallowed a knife,
V. 265-268.

Banks (Sir Joseph), on an ancient canoe found in Lincolnshire,
i. 244, 245

honourable tribute to, v. 344, 345

Banquets of the ancients, notice of, xviii. 124.

Barbadoes (Island), geological structure of, v. 311. xi. 10-20

Barban^ois (M. de), on a new classification of animals, ii. 429-431

Barium, sulphuret of, experiments on, xv. 149

Bark of the quassia simarouba, analysis of, xiii. 416

Barlow (Peter, Esq.), experiments and observations by, on the
daily variation of the horizontal and dipping needles, under a
reduced directive power. On the magnetism imparted to iron
bodies during the act of rotation, xix. 263^ 264

Barometer, improvements in tlie construction of, i. 295

-— for marking the maximum of elevation, or of depres-
sion during the observer's absence, description of, iii. 399

— new notice of, v. 120. And thermometer, variation

of, XV. 371-372

periodical rise and fall of, xvi. 396. Description of

a mountain-barometer, 277-279

—— horary oscillation of,xvii. 189-197. Remarks on the

barometer, 345-347. On the formation of mercurial vapour in,

380

on one of the causes of the movements of the, and of

the south and west winds, xx. 14-21

Barometrical mensuration, observations and tables for tlie correc-
tion of, xiii. 76-91

.■ of the height of the sugar-loaf mountain at Sierra

C2

20

INDEX.

Leone, xv. 67-69. Of the mountain-house at Ascension, 69.

Of the Port Royal mountains, Jamaica, 70. Of the hlock-house

at Fort George, Trinidad, ibid. Of the Pico-Ruivo in the

Island of Madeira, 75-82
Barry (Mr. T.), evidence of, with remarks, in the cause of Severn

& Co. against the Imperial Insurance Company, x. 334, 335
Bartholomew (St.), island of, its geological structure, v. 312
Baruel, (M.) process hy, for procuring pure platinum, palladium,

rhodium, iridium and osmium, from the ores of platinum, xii.
• 246-256. Remarks thereon, 256-262
Barytes, fusion of, with the hlow-pipe, ii. 109. Metal of, thus

obtained, 119, 120

■ lampate of, vi. 321, 322
— test for, X. 189

analysis of the ferro-prussiate of, xi. 209

. test for, XV. 383

■ composition of the muriate of, xvi. 384

— — — separation of, from strontia, xix. 153, 154
Basseterre, geological appearances of, v. 318-319
Batavia, why peculiarly unhealthy to Europeans, vii. 1, 2, 276.
Symptoms and treatment of the fever prevalent there, 2, S.
Public hospitals, 4. Ignorance of a Dutch physician, 5. The
manner of living of the Batavians, a cause of their sickliness, 6.
Description of it, ibid. 7. Dress and manners of the women,
S-11. Account of the different kinds of inhabitants, 12.
Europeans, ibid. Portuguese descendants of the first occupants
of Batavia, ibid. Native Javanese, ibid. Slaves, 13. Their
treatment, manners, and customs, 14-18. Character of the
Javanese and Malays, 18, 19. Roguery of the Chinese settlers
and merchants, 19, 20. Account of a singular antiseptic
powder used by the Batavians, 273, 274. The sciences, why
little cultivated at Batavia, 276. Structure of the edifices
there, 277, 278. Sketch of the country round it, 278, 279.
Account of the Buffaloes there, 281 , 282. Notice of the oopas-
tree, 283. Of the nutmeg plants, ibid. 284. Extraordinary
vegetable gums, 285, 286. Expedients of the Batavians to pre-

INDEX. 21

vent tlie attacks of musquitoes, 287. Their jealous care of the
pepper-jjlants, 28S

Batavian Society's Transactions, analysis of, ii. 326. Institution
and objects of tlie Society, 327. Notice of its earlier volumes,
328. Contents of the 7th volume, 329. The fable of the
oopas-tree exploded, 331, 332. Account of the Antshar or
real poison-tree of Java, and the mode of preparing the poison,
332-335. Results of experiments with the poison, 33G-33a

Bateau roulant^ experiments with, x. 449, 450

Batli, notice of a proposed scientific institution at, viii. 190, 191

waters, remarks on the neglect of, in the cure of disease,

xiii. 28-35

Baths of Mont d'Or, phenomena of, explained, iii. 174

Bats, observations on, ix. 217

Battery, new electrical, notice of, viii. 384

Baudin (M.), geographical discoveries of, stated, ii. 383-385

Bauer's (Mr.), publication of Strelitzia, notice of, v. 152

— - — microscopical observations of, on the red snow, vii, 222-

229. X. 395, 396
on the suspension of the muscular motions of the

vibrio tritici, xvi. 326
Baup (M.), memoir of, on the preparation of the sulphates of

cinchonia and quinia, xix. 161, 162
Beans, diseased, proposed remedy for, ii. 180

of St. Ignatius, analysis of, vii. 379

recent vegetation of ancient, xx. 189

Beavan (B. Esq.), notice of the observations of, on the heights of
places in the trigonometrical survey of Great Britain, xvi. 330

Beavers, the habits of, notice of, xx. 188

Becquerel (M.), account by, of the electrical effects produced at
the moment of the combination of the metals and alkalies, with
the acids, xvii. 136-138. On the electro-motive actions produced
by the contact of metals with liquids, 374, 375. His test of the
alteration of solutions by contact with air, 379

on the electrical effects "observed during chemical

action, xviii. 169-171. And on the distribution of electricity

22 INDEX. '

5n the Voltaic pile, 171, 172. On the electro-motive action of
water on metals, 380. On the electrical actions produced by
the contact of flames and metals, 381. And on the electrical
phenomena accompanying combustion, 382. On the intensity
of the electro-dynamic force, xix. 147
Bee, or universal weekly pamphlet, bibliographical notice of, xiii.

297
Beet-root, expense of making sugar from, v. 357, 358
Bell (Charles Esq.), on a new arrangement of the nerves, xii.
^7Q, 377

observations of, on the nerves of respiration, breathing,

speaking and expression, xiv. 381, 382
Belladonna, a preservative against scarlet fevers, xii. 428
Belloue (M. Fleuriande), observations of, on meteorolites, xii. 192
Belzoni, (M.), discoveries of, among the pyramids, vi. 176, 177

notice respecting the operations and discoveries of, in

Nubia, vii. 344-346
Bengal (Bay of), formation of an island in, ix. 197

black varnish of, how prepared at, x. 315, 316

Ben-LiOmond, meteoric appearance of, xx. 182, 183

Benzoate of mercury, experiments on, vi. 159, and on the ben-

zoates of iron and of zinc, 160
Benzoic acid, how procurable, vi. 152. Found in the Tonquin
bean and in melilot, x. 173 ; and in the ripe fruit of the clove-
tree, xvi. 378
Berard (M.), observations of, on the ripening of fruit, xi. 395-397
Berkeley (Bishop), notice of his theory of distance, iii. 1-2
Berkshire county, U. S., notice of the flexible marble of, xx. 185
Bernard (convent of St.), notice of subscriptions to, xii. 432
Berthier (M.), on the analysis of alkaline minerals, xii. 169-171.
On the alloys of chromium, iron, and steel, 173, 174

— table of his results, 328. Analysis of the mineral and

thermal waters of St. Nectaire, xiii. 396. And of those of
Mount Dore, 417
'■ researches of, on the uses of sulphate of lead in the

arts, xiv. 230, 231

INDEX. 23

Bkrthier (M.), experiments of, on sulphurets produced from sul-
phates, XV. 147-151. Analyses of different French limestones,
311-314

. ■ on the sulphurets resulting from the reduction of some

sulphates, by means of charcoal, xvi. 100-102

on the preparation of sulphuretted hydrogen, xvii. 164

Of the saturated hydro-sulphuret of potash or soda, 165. And

of the pure oxide of nickel, 166

experiments of, on the nature of scales of iron when

heated, xviii. 387. On the reduction of the oxide of iron
by cementation, 388-389

Berthollbt (Count), memoir of, on the history of the atomic
theory, iii. 154-156

Berthoud (F.), observations of, on the dead escapement, with
remarks, xvi. 2-8

Berzelius's (J. Jacob), " attempt to establish a pure scientific sys-
tem of mineralogy, by the application of the electro-chemical
theory, and chemical proportions," i. 226. His canon for de-
fining the theory, of chemical proportions, examined and re-
futed, 227-236. Examination of his new property of mineral
analysis, 237-238. Remarks on his phraseology, 239-241,
Supplement to the discoveries of, ii. 445

on the analysis of euclase, viii. 171, 172

• — observations of, on ferro-prussiates, x. 179, 180. xi.

208-216

^-^— on the compounds of molybdenum, chromium, tungsten,

antimony, &c. xii. 171, 172

on oxide of chromium, 172-178. Reluctantly acknow-

ledges Sir H. Davy's chloridic theory, 306, 307. Abstract of
his paper on several inorganic combinations, which serve as the
base of calculations, relative to the theory of chemical propor-
tions, 307-310. Remarks thereon, 321-323. Analysis of the
crystallized calamine of Limbourg, 328. On the oxide of
platinum and gold, 412. Decompositions of oxalic acid by, 413
on the analysis of the ores of nickel, by means of chlo-

rine, xiii. 156-lGO. Analysis of his treatise on the use of the

24 INDEX.

blow-pipe in chemical analysis, and in the examination of mine-
rals, 319-333

Berzelius's (J. Jacob), experiments and observations on the chemi-
cal composition of the white efflorescing pyrites, xiv. 208. On
the composition of the alkaline sulphurets, 209-216, 410, 420

letter from, xvii. 273,274

remarks of, on fluoric acid, xviii. 156. And on the
best mode of procuring silicium and zirconium, ibid. 157. On
the preparation of lithia, S'dG

Bessel's theory of refractions, remarks thereon, xv. 356, 357

Beudant CF. S.), review of his Essai cVun Cours elementaire et
general des Sciences Physiques, i. 87. His work ably executed,
ibid. Laws and properties of space and matter, 88-92. Laws
and properties of liquids, 93-96. Characters of aeriform fluids,
96,97. Properties of caloric, 98. Of light, 98-101. Elec-
trical energy, how produced, 101, 102.

■■ — on the possibility of rearing the river Mollusca in salt

water, and vice versa, ii. 159-160

— " • inquiry into the connexion between crystalline form

and chemical composition, and the causes which influence the
changes of the former in the same mineral, vi. 117-122. Re-
marks thereon, 123-131.
Bevan (Mr.), experiments by, on the adhesion of nails in different

kinds of wood, xvii. 360
Bewley (Mr.), contrivance of, for warming manufactories, xix.

137, 138
Bhote, productions of, vii. 65. Description of the Bhdtiya vil-
lages, 66; and inhabitants, 67. Temperature of the Aveather
there, 67, 68
Bibliotheca Italiana, analysis of, ii. 177-179

• Literaria Bibliographica, notice of, xiii. 290

BibliothequeAnglaise,(Cho'isee)h\h\iogr3.iph[cal noticesof, xiii. 52-57
Bibliothiique dcs Sciences et des Arts, analysis of, ii. 415-426
BiCHAT (M.), outline of his system of physiology, i. 1-I-5, 146.

Examination thereof, 147-151
• examination of hi? theory of muscular motion, ii. 225, 226

INDEX. 25

Bidder (George), notice of, vii. 198. List of some of the ques*
tions proposed to him and of his replies, 34(?-349

BiDONE (M.) , Hydraulic experiments of, on the propagation of
waves, xvi. 370, 371.

BiELA (M. de), observation of, on the phenomena of comets,
xviii. 165

BioELOw (Dr.), on the use of the clavus or ergot of rye in medi-
cine, ii. 60. Notice of his experiments on this disease in rye,
61. Its effects on the human system, 62. First used as a
medicine in America, ibid. Notice of cases in which it was
exhibited, 63, 64. Observations on the ergot of wheat, 65,
Its efficacy in parturition, 6G. Abstract of his account of the
white mountains, 392-399

BiGSBY (Dr. J. J.), notes by, on the geography and geology of
Lake Superior, xviii. 1-34, 22S-2G9

Bile, effects of, on the process of indigestion, xiv. 341-344

Biliary calculus of extraordinary size, account of, x. 86-88

Bills of mortality, remarks on, v. 307, 308

BioT (M.), experiment of on the polarization of light, iii. 174.

observations of, relating to the operations undertaken to

determine the figure of the earth, v. 340-351

experiments of, to ascertain the phenomena of magnetic

variation, vi. 96

■■ memoir of, on the magnetism impressed on metals, by elec-
tricity in motion, xi. 281-290

Birds, observation on the migration of, xviii. 138-142

Births, number of, at Paris in 1818, ix. 213

Bis hi hu-ivay or poisonous air of India, effects of, ix. 65, 66

Bismuth, phenomena attending the process of the solution of, i. 29

experiments on the triple tartrates of, vi. 158

beneficial effects of the white oxide of, in a severe dis-
order of the stomach, viii. 295-298

■ sulphuret of, and copper, chemical analysis of a, xii. 36-37

■ sub-nitrate of, a remedy for ague, xiii. 233

Bitumen, existence of, in minerals, xv. 389
crystallization of, xviii. 179

26 INDEX.

Bizio (M.), experiments of, on the colouring matter of the blood,

xvi. 173, 174; and on evitrogene, 174-176
I experiments of, on the black principle of sepia, xx. 181

Black (Dr.), his sensible balance, xx. 161, 162
Black enamel, obtained from platina, xiv. 229.
Black powder, fall of, from the air, ix. 202
Black Prince, silver coins of discovered, x. 474
Blackburn (C. Esq.), on a method of finding the latitude at sea,
by the altitudes of two fixed stars, when on the same vertical,
xviii. 99-110

■ ■ rule for clearing the lunar distance from the effects

of parallax and refraction, xix. 117, 118
Bladder, on the production of calculi in, viii. 205. Nature of
them, 205-210. Treatment of them, 211-218

• notice of an instrument for breaking calculi in, xiv. 453.

XX. 21-24
Blainville (M.), Sur les Ichthyolites^ analysis of, with strictures on

his errors, and the imperfections of his work, xvii. 105-201
Blair (W. Esq.), remarks on his system of secret writing by ci-
phers, xii. 25-27
Blake (Captain), description of the royal gardens of Lahore, ix.

311-318
Bleaching Powder, analysis of, xii. 175

— — its process of manufacture explained, xiii. 9-14

■ experiments for ascertaining the strength of,

xviii. 182-185
Bleeding, successfully employed in a singular case of cough, vii.

43-48
Blight, in apple-trees prevention of, v. 357

Blood, huffy coat of, not confined to venous blood, i. 295 ; but
als o found in arterial blood, ibid,

• on the heat evolved by, during coagulation, ii. 246-249

on the changes of, in the act of coagulation, iv. 362, 363

diameter of the globules of, xiii. 155, 156

' remarks on the huffy coat of, xiv. 378-380

^— examination of, and of its action on the different pheno-

INDEX. 27

mena of life, xvi. 115-123. On its colouring matter, 173»

174
Blount's (Sir T. Pope), Censura Authorum^ bibliographical notice

of, xiii. 40
Blow-pipe, account of a new one, i. 65, 6Q

(improved), account of, ii. 379-382

• notice of, improvements for increasing its security, iii.

575, 576

- (pocket,) notice of, vii. 186

« directions for using, xiii. 325 ; for oxidation and reduction,

ibid. 326 ; glass tubes, S27. General rules for conducting
experiments with the blow-pipe, 329-331

combustion by, under water, xvi. 167. Supports for the

ignition of particles by, 379

self-acting described, xvii. 236, 237

support of substances before, xix. 151, 152

Blue colour, analysis of a new one, xiv. 437, 438

action of alum upon vegetable, xviii. 396

matter from certain urines, notice of, xx. 409-411

Blue Mountains, journal of an excursion beyond, ii. 455-457
Boa Constrictor, observations on the temperature of, vi. 115, 116
— ^— — — — killed at the island of St. Vincent, notice of,

ii. 428
i urate of ammonia found in the excrement of,

xvi. 177
BoAG (Mr.), notice of his discoveries in Egypt, v. 172
Bodies, on the specific heat of^ vii. 379-383
Bohnenberger's electrometer, notice of, xi. 208
Boiling water, effects of, xiv. 237, 238

points of saturated solutions, xviii. 89-91

variation of, xix, 1 48

Boletus Igniarivsj observations on, xvi. 185

BoLLAERT (Mr. \y.), experiments by, on the oil of mace, xviii.

317-319
Bojnbicc Disparair., ravages of, vi. 163
Bonne, notice of the uniA'ersity at, ix. 211, 212

28 ^ INDEX.

BoNPLAND (M.), botanical researches of, in America, ii. 52-54
BoNSDORFF (M.), researches by, on the composition of the anti-

monial sulphuret of silver, xiii. 416, 417. Analysis by, of the

table spar of Pargas, 419, 420
r on tincture of Brazil-wood, as a re-agent, xiv. 226-

227
Books (scientific), analysis of, xi. 119, 337. Select lists of, 225,

412. Notices of new ones in hand, 412

analyses of, xv. 108^127, 320-348. xvi. 134-138, 301-

347. xix. 100-108, 294-327
Boopidese, a new family of plants, account of, ii. 186
Booth (Dr. John), analysis of his observations on hydrophobia,

with remarks, xviii. 111-114. His plan of treating this disease,

115-117
Boracic acid, observations on, vi. 152
' — found in a volcano, viii. 350

analysis of, x. 196

singular property of, xi. 403

— effects of, on the acid fluate of potash, xv. 308

Boracete, analysis of, xvi. 394

Borax, phenomena attending the solution of, i. 25-27

purification of, vi. 355

constituent parts of, when deprived of its water of crys-
tallization, xvi. 394

Boron, how prepared, xviii. 396

BosTOCK (Dr.), evidence of, with remarks in the cause of Severn
and Co. against the Imperial Insurance Company, x. 330, 331

— — experiments of, on evaporation, xviii. 312-317.

remarks on a passage in his work on physiology, 290,

291

Botanical works of South America, notice of, iii. 124-129

announcement of new, iv. 382

Botany, science of, promoted by the labours of Tournefort and
Ray, X. 53, 54

Bottles, on the substitution of tubes for, in the preservation of
small quantities of fluids, xix. 149, 150

INDEX. 29

Bougainville (M. de), account of the life and writings of, i. 21a.
His early education and studies, 216, Brilliant achievements
in America, 217. Founds a colony on the Falkland Isles, 218,
219. Obliged to cede it to the Spaniards, 219. Undertakes a
voyage round the world, ibid. Passes the Straits of Magellan,
and arrives at Otaheite, 220. His reception by the islanders,
221. Returns to France and publishes his voyage, 222. Em-
ployed during the American war, 223. Prevented from making
an attempt to reach the North Pole, ibid. His loyalty to the
Bourbons during the French Revolution, 225. His death and
honourable character, ibid. 226.

BouHiER (the President), anecdote of, iii. 263

Bourgeois (Sir F.), anecdote of, vii. 262, 263

BoussiNOAULT (M.), experiments of, on alloys of steel, xii. 316-
318.

and RivERo (MM.), memoir of, on the milk of the

cow-tree, xvii. 142. On the hot springs of the Cordilleras, 143

BouTRON Charlard (M.), experiments of, on civet, xix. 164, 165

BowDicH (T. E.), proposals of, for an expedition into Africa, ix.
428-430.

Box-Sextant, use of the pocket, to travellers, xviii. 50-60.

Boyce's (G. p.), remarks on the different systems of^ warming and
ventilating buildings, analysis of, with observations, xviii. 334-
338

Boyd (Mr. William), observations of, on Mr. Rider's rotatory
steam-engine, xvi. 268-270

Brackenbridge (H. G. Esq.), voyage of, up the Missouri River,
iii. 91. Account of his progress, 93. Description of Indian
warriors returning from battle, 95, 96

Braconnot (M.), on the use of the Datisca cannabina in dyeing,
ii. 435, 436

researches of, on the action of sulphuric acid on

animal substances, ix. 392-395

observations of, on the crystallization of sugar, xi.

397

account of a new green colour, xv. 309, 310

30 INDEX.

Braconnot (M.), on an acid universally diffused through vege-
tables, xix. 350-352. On the presence of oxalic acid in the
mineral kingdom, in certain plants, and its advantageous pre-
paration, 353-355

Brain, microscopical observations on, xii. 12S

extraordinary affection of, cured by cold, &c., xv. 8-1 i

(human), internal structure of, compared with that of

fishes, insects, and worms, xviii. 136-138

— microscopical observation on the materials of, xix. 270

Bramah's patent lock, account of, iv. 134, 135

(T. Esq.), evidence of, in the cause of Severn & Co.

against the Imperial Insurance Company, x. 337

Brande (Everard, Esq.), on the bad effects of the incautious use
of magnesia, i. 297-299

— on a singular case of cough cured by extensive bleed-
ing, vii. 43-48

Brands (WilliamThomas, Esq.) , account by, of some wine, supposed
to be older than the period of the fire of London, i. 135. Ac-
count of the Greek wine called Lissa or Dalmatian wine, 136.
On the application of coal-gas to the purposes of illumination,
71-80. Account of Mr. Clegg's improvements of the apparatus
employed in gas-illumination, 278-283. Plan of his extended
and practical course of lectures and demonstrations on che-
mistry, 307-309. ii. 213-215; 466-468

— . experiments of, on the waters of Cheltenham, iii. 54-

71. On a new species of galls from China, 130. Sketch
of his introductory lecture to a course of mineralogical and
analytical chemistry, delivered in the Royal Institution, 358-368

report of his lectures on mineralogical chemistry, iv.

66'76. Plan of his course of Chemical Lectures, 148-150.
Table of the average quantity of spirit in different kinds of
wine, 289-291
account of his lectures on mineralogical chemistry, v. 64.

Account of platinum and its compounds, 64-66. And of mer-
cury, 67, 68. Of copper and its compounds, 69. Of lead, 69-
72. Tests for discovering lead in water, 73. And in wines,

INDEX. 31

ibid. Table of the average quantity of alcohol in different
kinds of wine, 152-154, On iron, its compounds and uses,
291-299. On tin and its compounds, 299, 300. Reply to Dr.
Young on the London Pharmacopoeia^ 359, 360.

Brandb (William Thomas, Esq.), Plan of his Course of Lectures
and Demonstrations on Chemistry at the Royal Institution, vi.
182-185

observations of, on the medico-chemical treatment of cal-
culous disorders, 195-209

' introductory discourse of, delivered at the London Insti-

tution, vii. 205-222

on the medico-chirurgical treatment of calculous disorders,

viii. 66-72, 205-218. Outline of his lectures on chemistry,
198. Description of a portable gas-lamp, 233, 234. On a sub-
stance produced during the distillation of coal-tar, 287-290

sketch of the history of alchymy, ix. 225-239

outline of his Course of Lectures on Chemistry, x. 215,

216. Observations on the analysis of mineral waters, 217-230.
On the analysis of rhubarb, 288, 292. Abstract of his evi-
dence with remarks, in the cause of Severn & Co. against the
Imperiallnsurance Company, 330, 331
on the separation of the proximate principles of animal

substances, xiii. 287

plan of his Course of Lectures on Chemistry, xiv. 240

outline of his Course of Lectures on Chemistry at the

Royal Institution, xvi. 191, 192

observations on the ultimate analysis of certain vegetable

salifiable bases, 279-286. Notice of his course at Apothecaries*
Hall, 399
prospectus of his Course of Lectures on Electricity, xvii.

282-284. And on vegetable chemistry, 288, 289

plan of a Course of Lectures by, on Chemistry, xviii. 199,

200. Facts by, towards the chemical history of mercury,29 1-297
outlines of his lectures on geology, xix. 63-92, 184-198.

XX. 24-40. 235-259

analysis by, of two mineral waters from springs in

Windsor Great Park. xx. 2iiU2QG

32 INDEX.

Brandy from corn, cause of its disagreeable flavour, iii. 417.
Brard (M.), on the action of frost upon building materials, xvii.

14S, 149
Brazil woods (inferior), process for improving the dye of, xii. 332
Breant (M.), experiments of, on the preparation of damasked

steel, xviii. 386, 387
Breithaupt (M.), analysis of eslanite by, xviii. 408
Bremer (Dr.), observation of, on the' blue colour of cow's milk,

iii. 191, 192
Brewing, application of artificial sugar to, vii. 180
Brewster (Dr.), on the optical properties of the fluate of lime
and of muriate of soda, i. 118. On a chromatic thermometer,
119. On the sleeping woman of Dunninald, 121. On the
probable existence of a new species of rays in the solar spectrum,
122. On a new optical and mineralogical property of calca-
reous spar, 293. On the communication of double refraction
to glass &c., by mechanical compression and dilatation, ibid,
294. On some new discoveries on light, 297

on the descent of the fluid which lubricates the

cornea, ii. 127-131. Experiments of, on light, 207. On the
decomposition of light by simple reflection, 211. On the effects
of mechanical pressure, in communicating double refraction to
regularly-crystallized bodies, 460. Experiments of, on the ac-
tion of regularly-crystallized bodies upon light, 461

■ experiments of, on the human eye, iii. 134

observations of, on the difference between the optical

properties of arragonite and calcareous spar, iv. 112-114. On

the optical structure of ice, 155

— • instrument of, for distinguishing minerals, v. 139.

Observations of, on a singular affection of the eye, in a healthy
state, 173. History of his kaleidoscope, with remarks on its
supposed resemblance to other combinations of plain mirrors,
324-336

observations of, on the physical and optical properties

of Tabasher, vii. 363-365, notes.

notice of a new fluid discovered by, in the cavities of

minerals, xv. 374, 375

INDEX. 33

Brewster (Dr.), observation of, on a peculiar fracture of quartz,
xviii. IGG, 167

Brianchon (M.), on the explosion of fulminating powders, xix.
348, 349

Bridge, ancient Roman, discovered, vi. 382

ancient, over the Rhine, notice of, vii. 19G

•^ over the Arno, notice of, xiv. 225

of tlie Holy Trinity at Florence, observations on the cur-
vature of the arches of, xv. 1-8. Economical one at Annonay,
13G. Observations on the taking down and rebuilding of
London Bridge, 269-278. Notice of the laying of the first
great iron plate for tlie bridge at Menai Straits, 3G7

Bridges and bridge-building, accounts of, iv. 141

' notice of improvements in the structure of, xvii

chain, xx. 162

Brinkley's (Professor) observations and elements of the orbit of
the great comet of 1819, ix. 164

observations of, on refraction, xi. 364-370 ; and on

M. Delambre's remarks relative to the problem of finding the
latitude from two altitudes, and the time between, 370

on an easy method of computing the aberration of the

stars, xii. 151-154. Notice of his observations for investigat-
ing the effects of the parallax and aberration of the places of
certain fixed stars, 374
catalogue of the polar distances of thirty-nine principal

stars, with remarks, xiv. 186

remarks on the parallax of a Lyrae, xvii. 26 4

Brisbane (Sir Thomas), account of experiments made by, with

an invariable pendulum, at New South Wales, xvii. 128
Brisseau MiRBBL (C. F.), observations of, on cryptogamous

plants, and agamous vegetation, v. 257-264
Bristol Library and Philosophical Institution, foundation and plan

of, ix. 215, 21G
Britain, climate of, deteriorated, iv. 281. Probable cause of

such deterioration, 2S2

D

34 INDEX.

Britain (Great), and France, comparative table of the extent,
population, riches, debts, revenue, and taxes, for the year
1S19, viii. 187
British Apollo, bibliographical notice of, xiii. 49, note

• Channel, observations on the soundings in, xvii. 245

Museum, receipts and expenditure of, v. 381

— ' — ■' proposal for removing to Somerset-House, vii.

111-124. Observations on it, 259-266
Brodie (B. C, Esq.), observations of, on the effects produced by

the bile in the process of digestion, xiv. 341
Bronchocele, remedy for, x. 191, 192
Bronze, ancient, test for ascertaining, ii. 115, note
Brooke (H. T. A., Esq.), description by, of some undescribed

minerals, xvi. 274
Broughton (S. D., Esq.), observations and experiments by, illus-
trative of the influence of the eighth pair of nerves over the
organs of respiration and digestion, x. 292-314

observations of, on the divisibility of the eighth pair

of nerves, xi. 320
Brown (Dr. John), his system of excitability exploded, ii. 228
Brownrigg, (Dr.) on the effects of salt as a manure, x. 56
Brown Spar, of Mexico, analysis of, xii. 272
Bruce, (Robert, king of Scotland,) tomb of, discovered, v. 143

■ _— _ account of the exhumation

and reinterment of, ix. 138

Brucine, a new vegetable alkali, production and properties of,

ix. 186
Brugnatelli (Dr.), account of a new salifiable base, xii. 177
Brunton (Mr.), notice of his contrivance for consuming smoke,

xii. 350, 351
Bucholz (M.), on the separation of magnesia from lime, by means

of a neutral carbonate of potash, iii. 217
BucKLAND (Rev. W.), account by, of fossil remains discovered

at Kirkdale, xiv. 170

■ • ReliquicB Diluviance, analysis of, with remarks, xv.

337-347

INDEX". 35

Budding, or Inoculation of trees, remarks on, vii. 168

BuDDLE, (John, Esq.) on the practical application of the wire
gauze safety lamps, i. 302. Observations thereon, 305

BiJFFON, anecdote of, x. 55

Buhr-stones, notice of, for grinding corn, xiii. 220, 221

building materials, remarks on, iii. 381, 882

— power of, to resist frost, xix. 136, 137

Buildings, observations on the best mode of warming and venti-
lating, xi. 229-240

Bulletin des Sciences^ analytical review of, iii. 180, 185. iv. 391

BuNDY (Mr.), account of his improvements in the dressing of flax,
iv. 334-341

BuRCHELLj (John, Esq.) notice of travels by, in South Africa, ii.
79. Arrives at the village of Klaarw^ater, ibid. Difficulty of
procuring Hottentots to accompany him, 80. Reaches the vil-
lage of GraafReinel, 81. His friendly reception by the Bush-
men, ibid. Discoveries by him in natural history, 82. Reaches
Litaa-Kun, ibid. : Prosecutes his researches, 83. Returns to-
ward Cape Town, 84. Explores the Auteniqua country, 85.
Results of his travels, 86

BuRCKHARDT (Mr.), biographical notice of, viii. 28. Embarks for
the East, in the service of the African Association, 29. As-
sumes the Mohammedan costume, and the title of Sheikh Ibra-
him, 30. Account of his interview with Mr. Legh, in Upper
Egypt, 31, 34, 38, 39. Sketch of his proceedings in Egypt
and Nubia, 40-44. Account of his pilgrimage to Mecca, 45,
46. Notice of Macea, 74 ; and of the commerce carried on
there, 48-50. Account of his dangerous interview with the
Pasha of Egypt, at Taif, 51-54. Account of the ceremonies
performed by the pilgrims to Mecca, 55-58. Is swindled by a
pilgrim, 60. His return to Egypt, 64, 65. His death, 66.

BuRCKHARDT, astronomical tables of, compared with those of Car-
lini and Coimbra, xviii. 340, 842

Burgundy wines, account of, xviii. 126, 127

Burnet (Dr. J.), theory of the earth, xix. 65, 66

Burning spring, description of, ix. 196

D 2

30 INDEX.

Buiinese imperial state carriage, its arrival in this country, no-
tice of, XX. 201

Busby (Mr.), notice of the hydro parabolic mirror of, xv. 137

BussY (M.), memoir of, on carbon considered as a discolouring
matter, xiii. 406-416

' researches of, on the sulphuric acid of Nordhausen, xviii.

145-148

Butter, comparative examination of the acid of, xvi. 112. Facts
subservient to the history of cow-butter, 114

Cabbages, method of guarding them from the ravages of cater*

pillars, xiv. 238
Cadet db Vaux (M.), observations of, on the purification of vinous

liquors from fruits, xviii. 399
Cadmium, a new metal, notice of, v. 370

— chemical properties of, vi. Ill, 226

— observations on, ix. 403-405

discovery of, in metallic zinc, xiii. 226. Source of, 427

-^ from zinc works, xvi. 383

•* — — discovered in Ireland, xix. 348

Cafeine, composition of, xvii. 173, 174

Cagniard de la Tour (Baron), experiments of, on the action of

heat and pressure on certain fluids, xv. 145-147
Calcareous spar, a new optical and mineralogical property in,

discovered, i. 293

■ »' ' formation of, xv. 384

Calcium (sulphuret of), experiment on, xv. 149

« chloride of, used as a manure, xix. 153

Calcination of potash with an animal substance, vi. 358

. . of metals, essays on, xiii. 136-141, 278-286

Calculation of probabilities, on the application of, to natural

philosophy, i. 120
Calculi (animal), analysis of, vii. 193
Calculi, on the production of, in the kidneys, viii. 66. Different

iffOB*. 37

kinds of, 67. Theii* treatment, 68-72. Nature of calculi of
the bladder, 205-210. Treatment of them, 211-218. On the
animal substances which generally accompany uric acid in
calculi, 370

Calculi in the bladder, notice of an instrument for breaking-,
xiv. 453

Calculous disorders, observations on the medico-chemical treat-
ment of, vi. 195-209

Calculus (biliary), extraordinary, account of, x. S0-S8

analysis of the salivary calculus of a horse, 399

. large human, notice of, xiii. 441

■ analysis of, xviii. 189. New method of destroying, ziic/.

(human) analysis of, xx. 49, 50. From a hog, 411

of functions, solutions of some problems by means of, ii.

371-379

Caldes de Rainha, account of the mineral springs of, v. 60*

Analysis of them, 63
Caldasia^ genus, notice of, 127, 128
Caldcleugh (Alex., Esq.) Meteorological Journal and observations

of, at Rio Janeiro, and on the equator, xiv. 41-48
Calomel, process for manufacturing, v. 131, 132
Caloric, properties of, i. 98
experiment on the transmission of, ii. 424

observations and experiments on, xii. 31 1

— notice of researches on, xiv. 206, 207

Cambrian Society, premium of, viii. 395
Cambridge, new observatory at, V. 117

. university, number of members of, ix. 428

" ■ ' — observatory, account of the new transit instrument at,
xix. 268, 269

Cameleon mineral, experiments on, iv. 89, 386, 387. x. 175, 179

preparation of, xviii. 180

Camp (Roman), at Mitchley, near Birmingham, remains of, de-
scribed, xvi. 24

Campbell (Colin), adventures of, ii. 74 ; is landed on one of the
Sandwich Islands, z6if/. Returns to England, 77. Account of
his farm, 78, 79

38 INDEX.

Campbell (Mr.), observations of, on the theory of vision, iii. 374

Camphor, on the rotation of pieces of, viii. 383

Canals of Britain and France, comparison of, xiv. 220, 221. Im-
provement in canal navigation, 431

Cancer, employment of iodine for the relief of, xiv. 237

Cancerous tumour, extraordinary operation for, described, vi.
47-50

Candolle (M. de.), on the origin of the ergots or clavus, in corn,
ii. 272. Proof that it is a species of sclerotium, 273

Canoe, ancient found in Lincolnshire, i. 244, 245

Cantharadin found in the potato-fly, x. 457

Canton (Mr.), hypothesis of, to account for magnetic variations,
vi. 97, 98

Caoutchouc, a preserver of steel goods, xiii. 424. Notice of
Caoutchouc bottles, 430

Cape of Good Hope, appearance of, ii. 210

■ vines of, ravaged by insects, x. 64. Salt re-
commended as a preventive, 65

account of some parhelia seen at, xvi. 365,

366 ; and of a remarkable grotto in the interior of that coun-
try, 272
remarks on the wines Of, xviii. 134

Capillaiy attraction, phenomenon of, explained, i. 94. Investi-
gation of its theory, 290

■ — tubes, experiments on the escape of gases through, iii.
354, 355

action of fissures, Sec, remarks on, xvii. 151, 152

■ attraction, experiment on, xix. 134

Capuchin Missions of the Caroni, Journal of an excursion to^
from St. Thome de Angostura, in Spanish Guayana, viii. 260.
Notice of the village of Panapana, 261. Arrival at the farm-?
house of San Felipe, 253. Hospitable reception there, 264.

. Arrival at the missionary station of Carnache, ibid. Descrip-
tion of it, 265. And of the missionary station of San Antonio,
26Qt 267. Arrival at Upata, the capital of these missions, 268.
Description of it, 269, 270. State of the plantations in its
vicinity, 271. Industry of a planter at Tarife, 272. Plan of

INDEJt. ^9

the mission of Cupapuy, and of the Indian houses there, 274*
Description of it, 275. Origin and process of the Capuchin
missions, 276. Their present state generally, 277. Manufac-
tures of Landa, 278. Plan of Alta Grkcik, 280. Present
state of this mission, 280 ; and of the mission of Santa
Maria, 283. Excursion in the vicinity, 286. Spanish mode
of clearing land, 287

Capuchin Journal of, from St Thom^ de Angostura in Spanish
Guayana, ix. 1. Excursion from the mission of Santa Maria to
that of Cumano, i. 2. Description of a potrerOf or breeding-
farm for horses, 3. Arrival at Cumano, ibid. Present state
of that mission, 4. Account of the mission of Miamo, 5.
Sunday service of the Negroes there, 6. Arrival at the
mission of Tumeremo, 7. Notice of it, 8, 9. ThatofTupu-
quen, 10. Of Carapo, 11. Upata, 12. Pastora, 13. Ex-
cursion into its vicinity, 14. Mode of taming wild horses, 15.
Arrival at Puedpa, 16. State of that mission, ibid.) and of
that of Santa Clara, 17. Mode of catching wild cattle, 18.
Notice of the mission of Euri or Guri, 19. Caraib war-dance
described, ibid. Arrival at Cupapuy, 21. Excursion in the
neighbourhood, 22, 23. Population of several missions,
23. Number of cattle belonging to them, 24. Unhealthy
state of Alta Grkci^, 24, 25. Notice of the mission of San
Felix, 26 ; and of San Miguel, ibid. Causes of its unhealthi-
ness, 27. Arrival at the mission of San Joaquin, 28. State
of it, ibid. ; and of Caroni, 29. Notices of the missions of
Murucuni and Carnache, 30, 31. Arrival of the tourist at
Angostura, 32

Caraccas, tremendous earthquake of, described, ii. 400

Caraib war-dance described, ix. 19.

Carapo (Capuchin mission of), notice of, ix. 1 1

Carbon and chlorin'fe, on two new compounds of, xii. 129, 130.
Experiments on another new compound of, 375

and iron, combinations of, xix. 154

— and hydrogen, new compounds of, obtained during the

decomposition of oil by heat, xix. 273-275. xx. 348-355

40 INDEX.

Carbon considered as a discolouring substance, xiii. 40G-412.

Table of the discolouring power of different kinds of, 413. Its

mode of action in discolouring, 414

new mode of obtaining the hydriodide of, xv. 297-;^01

experiments with the sulphuret of, xvi. 99. Notice of

crystallized carbon, 162
— and ammonia, reaction of the sulphuret of, and on the

combinations thence resulting, xviii. 149-155
Carbonate of lime, phenomena attending the process of solution
of, i. 28. Facts relative to the artificial production of crystal-
lized, vi. 35-40. Experiments with, on nitric acid, 250. De-
posited in wood, xi. 405. xii. 408. Solubility of, in water,
xii. 408. Existence of, in the urinary calculi of herbivorous
animals, xvi. 109. Geological notice of, xix. 82
■ ■ of barytes, phenomena attending the solution of, i. 29

of strontian, phenomena attending the solution of, i. 29

green and blue, of copper, comparative analysis of,

iv. 273-281
of ammonia and soda, experiments on, vii. 294-299.

of strychnine, 377, 378

of magnesia, nature of, discovered, viii. 171

its analysis, xi. 388

native, of iron, described, ix. 411

of manganese, native, analysis of, xiii. 435

of soda, native, found in India, xvi. 178

Carbonic acid gas, action of, on fruits, vii. 385

_ . estimation of the quantity of, in mineral waters,

XV. 158, 159

natural sources of, xx. 175. Action of, on hydro-

sulphurets, 393
Carburet of nickel, how procured, xii. 173
Carburetted hydrogen gas, notice of a new ono, xvi. 381
Carda7nine pralensis, observations on the leaves of, ii. 15G
Carlini, astronomical tables of, compared with those of Delambre

and Burckhardt, xvii. 340
Carlsbad, analysis of the mineral waters of, xv. 170

?NDEX. 41

Carmine, ])reparation of, x. 203

Carnache (Capucliin mission of), described, viii. 2G5. ix. 31

Carnot's theory of defence by vertical fire, strictures on, viii.

290-2^5
Caroni, (Capucliin) mission of, its present state, ix. 29
Carr (Mr.), notice of his machine for sweeping chimneys, v. 12^
Carrara marble, natural changes in, xvii. 178
Carriage (new), notice of, vi. 349
Cartilage of the ear, and cartilaginous ligaments, on the influence

of water on, xiii. 419
Caseic acid and caseous oxide, experiments on, and properties of,

vii. 3S9-391
Casks, report on an improved sliding rule for gauging, with rules
for its use, xvi. 357-3G1. Mode of computing the contents of a
cask from the wake, 362,363
Cassini (M.), observations of, on a new family of plants, ii, 186
Cassius, purple precipitate of, affords an indelible ink, vi. 362,363

how to prepare, viii. 3S5

Casting (metallic), improvements in, xiv. 431

Castorina, a new animal substance, process for obtaining, xviii. ISl

Cat, instance of electricity in, xv. 163

Cataract, Indian operation for, described, ii. 68-72

Caterpillars, depredations of, prevented by sowing hemp-seed,

xiv. 238
Catgut-strings, hints on the manufacture of, x. 267
Cattle, health of, promoted by the use of salt, v. 146

— ' number of consumed in London, vi. 384

wild, how caught in South America, ix. 18. Numbers

of, belonging to several of the Capuchin missions, 24
Cauchy (M.), demonstration of a curious theorem in numbers, ii.

175, 176
Cauliflower, hint for the preseiTation of, xii. 406
Qaulinea fragilis^ circulation of the sap discavered in, xvi. 3SS
Caustic, employment of, to destroy the variolous eruption, xx. 200
Caustic lime (native), from Tuscany, account of, i. 2G0. Analysis
of it, 26 1. Observations thereon, 262

4r INDEX^

Caverns of rocks, remarks on, and on their relation to the strata

in which they are found, iv. 85
Gawood (Mr.), ohservation on gas retorts, vi. 71-73
Celebes, notice of an earthquake on the coast of, xii. 427
Cement (Babylonian), analysis of, v. 130

•*^ — recipe for preparing, xiii. 425

calcareous observations on, xix. 329-331. xx. 60-57

Cementation, reduction of the oxide of iron by, xviii. 388, 389
Cemetery (Roman), discovered, vi. 174, 175
Censura Temporum, bibliographical notice of, xiii. 55
Census of America, xii. 433
Cephalopodes, observations on, iii. 148
Cerite, analysis of, xii. 262-264

titaniferous, a new mineral discovered, xix. 156

Ceres (the planet), elements of, viii. 87. Places of, for the year

1822, 208
Cerium, properties of the oxide of, xii. 264, 265
Cerquero (D. J. S.), table by, for facilitating the calculation of

the equation to equal amplitudes, xiii. 353
Ceylon, brief notices of the natural history of, v. 233
Chain Bridges, application of the tenacity of iron to, xx. 162, 163
Chaja Aiass, interesting adventures of, ix. 316-318
Chalk formation, remarkable strata of, described, iv. 227-232
formation of rocks in England, xiv. 148. Manufacture of

wine improved by, 227

effects of burning on, xvi. 386, 387. xvii. 361

Chalybeate minerals, remarks on the incautious use of, xiv. 349

water, artificial, notice of, xvii. 386

Champagne wines, observations on, xviii. 125, 126
Champollion (M.), letters relating to the discoveries of, in Egyp-
tian literature, xiv. 255-261. On the zodiac of Dendera,

402-410
Changes (apparent), in the place, colour, size, and figure of the

heavenly bodies, x. 9-25
Chapman (M. W.), on the formation of coal districts, ii. 205
Charafiexilisj organization of, xvit 389

INDEX. 4B

Charcoal, properties of, in preserving meat, iv. 367

■ polishing powder from, xi. 203

• and hydrogen, on the aeriform compounds of, xii. 133

— considered as a discolouring substance, xiii. 406»

Table of the discolouring power of different charcoals, 413*
On the mode of action of charcoal in discolouring, 414

animal, action of on lime, xv. 384

. fusion of, xvi. 158, 159. The action of nitric acid on,

161, 162. Discovered in the cinders of Vesuvius, 180. Ex-
periments on the properties of, obtained from woods of a greater
specific gravity than box-wood, 264
account of an electrical arrangement produced with

different charcoals, and one conducting fluid, xvii. 174, 175
fused, examination of, xix. 151

Chaudet (M.), on the action of muriatic acid on alloys of tin

and antimony, iii. 214, 215
Chemical affinity, anomalous case of, i. 81
' proportions, doctrine of, noticed by Professor Berzelius,

examination and refutation of his theory concerning them,

ibid, 228-236.

[ ' analysis, new work on, announced, iv. 383

composition, connexion between, and crystalline form

examined, vi. 117-131

empirics, remarks on, xii. 354

equivalents, notice of an improved circular table of, iii.

397
Chemical Science, miscellaneous intelligence in, viii. 154-170)

362-393.

ix. 177-193, 392-411

x. 171-190, 451-462

xi. 201-216, 385-404

xii. 169-187, 407-422

xiii. 143-224, 396-426

— xiv. 226-235, 433-446

■ XV. 145-164, 374-385

xvi. 156-177, 372-388

4^ INDKX.

Chemical Science, xvii. 153-175, 3G0-S8G

xviii. 169-185, 381-404

xix. 148-165,330-360

XX. 169-182,387-401

. progress of, on the Continent, 306-342

xiv. 198-219, 415-430

Chemistry, lectures on, plan of an extended and practical course

of, i. 307. XX. 203
(mineralogical and analytical), sketch of an introductory

lecture on, iii. 358
' notice of discoveries in, vi. 149-160, 354-368
prize-questions and discoveries in, vi. 148, 160, 354,

368. viii. 168
■ — application of, to industrious economy, ix. 411

Chenevix (R., Esq.), on a new method of secret writing, x. 89-

101
— . — ciphers of, for secret writing, remarks on, xii. 22
Chess, account of a problem in the game of, solved by Euler, iii.

72-77
Chestnut-wood a substitute for oak-bark, viii. 165, 166
Chevreul (M.), memoir of, on the causes of the diversities found

in soaps, and on a new group of organic acids, xvi. 109. Facts

collected by him relative to the history of cow-butter, 114
. . — observations of, on the action of bodies on the organs

of taste, xvii. 392, 393

• — experiments of, on cholesterine, xviii. 403

— — — on organic bodies, xx. 388

Children (J. G., Esq.), on the chemical properties of cadmium,

vi. 226

— observations of, on cadmium, ix. 403

■ evidence of, in the cause of Severn and Co. against the

Imperial Insurance Company, x. 347
translation by, of Key's Essay on the Calcination of

Metals, &c. xi. 72-83, 260-271. xii. 54-64, 294-299. xiii,
136-141, 27S-2S6
Children (J. G., Esq.), analysis of his translation of. Professor
Berzelius's treatise on the use of the blow-pipe, xiii. 325-332

iN{>fix. 45

Children (J. G., Esq.), observations of, on some alvine concre-
tions, xiv. 102
Cliildrenite, a non-descript mineral, account of, xvi. 274, 275
Cliili, account of the earthquake at, in November, 1822, xvii. 38
Chimneys, a new method of constructing them described, iii. 351.

Its advantages, 348
■ on a new machine for cleansing, iii. 394. v. 354-356

• — importance of attending to the construction of, especi-

ally for furnaces, xii. 352

— extinction of fires in, xvi. 156

— improved cowl for, xvii i. 165

Chinese mode of making sheet-lead, v. 369
' settlers and merchants of Batavia, character ofj vii. 19,

Cruelty of the Chinese magistrates, 341

■ year, remarks on, xvi. 331

Chisholme (Dr.), on vegetable antidotes to poisons, x. 193
Chiswick, account of an overflowing well at, xvii. 70-74
Chloric acid, observations on, iv. 289
Chlorides, nature and properties of, iv. 240

of silver, reduction of, by hydrogen, v. 360

■ on the decomposition of, by hydrogen and

zinc, viii. 374

■ ' — of potassium and sodium, analysis of the mixtures of,
viii. 367

. of gold, action of salts on, x. 118, and of soluble and

insoluble salifiable bases on, 119
of lime, by whom invented, xiii. 1. Notice of the ex-

periments on it by Mr. Dalton and Dr. Henry, 1 ; by Mr. Welter,
4 ; by Dr. Thomson, 5 ; result of their experiments, 6 ; re-
marks thereon, 8. Experiments and researches of Dr. Ure, 9 ;
his process for manufacturing it, 14. On the triple chloride of
gold and sodium, xiii. 400

of potassium thrown out by Vesuvius, xvi. 395

lime, effects of, as a disinfector, xvi. 395

instructions for ascertaining the strength of,xviii. 182

of calcium, use as a manure, xix. 153. Of titanium,

experiments on, 15a

4» INDEX.

Chlorine, properties and combinatioils of, first accurately de-
scribed by Sir H. Davy, i. 2S4, 7iote. Experiments on different
combinations of, 286

-♦-. — ■ use of, in hydrophobia, xii. 190, New compound of it

and carbon, 375. Heat produced by it, 413. Explosion of,
and of hydrogen, ibid.

— — * precipitation of nitrate of silver by, xiii. 227

experiments on the hydrate of, xv. 71-74. Triple

compounds of, 378. Its action on muriate of iron, &c., 378

a remedy in scarlet fever, xvi, 395

remedy for the effects produced by the inhalation of,

XX. 199, 200
Chlorophile, properties of, vi. 361, 362
Cholesteric acid, account of, v. 125
Cholesterine discovered in human bile, xviii. 403
Chondrodite, analysis of, xii. 329
Christie (S.H., Esq.), observations on the diurnal variation of the

horizontal needle, when under the influence of magnets, xvii.

128 ; and on the effects of temperature on the intensity of

magnetic forces, 279
— — on the alteration in the magnetism of an iron plate

occasioned by a rotation on its axis, xix. 265-268. Further

experiments on this subject, 277,278
Christopher, island of, its geological structure, v. 320
Chromate of iron, found in Shetland, x. 196,462.
— of lead, on the application of, as a dye to silk, &c. x.

451,452. xi. 392

application of, in the arts, xix. 347
of iron, analysis of, xiii. 436
• discovered in the island of Unst, xi. 222

ammoniacal of copper, production of, xix. 155; and

of artificial crystals of chromate of lead, ibid.
Chrome, on the sulphuret of, x. 452

notice of a new native oxide of, xi. 219, 220

Chromic oxide and acid, experiments on, v. 124. xi. 386, 387

— T acid, combination of with potash, xv. 310

Chromium, on the preparation of the oxide of, x. 452

INDBX> iflf

Chromium, on the coinpounds of, xii. 171, 172» Oxide of, 172.

Alloys of, with iron and steel, 173, 174. On various compounds

of, 317
Chronometers, effects of the proximity of masses of iron on the

rates of, xii. 374, 415. On the chronometers used in the Arctic

expedition, 402

influence of magnetism on, xvii. 197, 202, 365

' effects of the induced magnetism of an iron shelly

on the rates of, xviii. 84-47. Method of obtaining the rate of

on ship-board, 168
Chronometrical arrangements of the Admiralty, remarks on, xiii.

211-218
Chrysoberyl (Brazilian), analysis of, xvi. 394
Churchman (Mr.), hypothesis of, to account for the phenonena

of terrestrial magnetism, vi. 94, 95
Cinchona, substitute for, vii. 103, 194
■ notice of, in its wild state, effects of, viii. 182, 272.

Adulteration in, exposed, xiii. 151
. analysis of, xvi. 279, 282, 285

Cinchonia, sulphate of, how prepared, xix. 161, 162

Cinchonine, process for obtaining, xii. 325

Cincinnati and Miami Country, natural and statistical view of, iii.
81. Its first settlement, ihid. Increase of population, 82.
Divisions and produce of the country, ibid. Its geological
structure, 83. Plan of the town of Cincinnati, 86. Diseases
chiefly prevalent in the state, 87. Favourable prospects for its
future prosperity, 87

Cinerary vase found at Athens, xiii. 72

Cinnabar (native), notice of, viii. 357

new process for preparing, xv. 161

Cinnamon stone of Ualsjo, analysis of, xvi. 394

Cipher proposed by Lord Bacon, x. 89. Observations on it,
90; and on that proposed by anonymous writer in Rees'i
Cyclopedia, 94. A new one proposed, with remarks, 95

for secret writing, remarks on, xii. 21. On Mr. Chenevix's

48 INDteX.

22, 2S. Lord Bacon's, 24. Mr. Blair's, 25. Specimens of
some ciphers, by the Rev. Edward Hincks, 29
Circle, account of some new properties of, i. 19-24
Circulation, experiments on the action of arteries in, iii. 178i

Nature and action of the organs of circulation explained, 308
Citric acid, on a new acid formed by the distillation of, xiv.

422
Civet, experiments on, xix. 164

CiviALE (Dr.), new method of, for destroying calculi, xviii. 189
Civilization promoted by gardening, x. 55
Clarification of wine, process for, xv. 385

Clarke (Dr. E. D.), experiments of, with Newman's blow-pipe,
by inflaming a highly condensed mixture of the gaseous con-
stituents of water, ii. 104. Description of his apparatus, 106.
rapid fusion of platinum, 107; of palladium, 108; of various
earths, ibid.; of native compounds, 110, 113; of alkalies, 116.
Combustion of the diamond, 113. Experiments with some of
the metals, 114-118. Metals obtained from the earths of ba-
rytes and strontian, 119-122. Iron obtained from meteoric
stones, 123. Account of the repetition of his experiments, but
with different results, 461
• ■ observations on the conjectures of, relative to the inscrip-

tion on the ancient column at Alexandria, x. 3. Copy of that
inscription as deciphered by him, 7
Classical manuscripts, notice of the discovery of, x. 473
Classification of animals, new system of, ii. 429

of minerals, advantage of, illustrated, iv. 6G

Clavus of rye and wheat. See Rye, Wheat
Claws of crabs, liow thrown oiF, xx. 1-11
Clayton (Rev. Dr.), first discoverer of coal-gas, i. 71
Cleaveland (Prof.), treatise of, on mineralogy and geology, ana-
lyzed, with remarks, xiv. 391-401
Clearing the compass, of the regular eifect of a ship's permanent

attraction, ix. 372, 380
Clegg (Samuel, Esq.), account of his improvements of the appa-
ratus employed in gas illumination, i. 278-283. ii. 132-138

INDEX. 49

Clement (M.), on a mode of preserving grain, xiii. 1G5

Cleopatra's Needle, notice of, x. 474

Climate of Great Britain, probable cause of the deterioration of

iv. 281

• of Southern Africa, observations on, xiv. 391

— of London, meteorological remarks on, xvii. 340

Clocks, antiquity of, ix. 174

— the daily rate and error of, at one time of the day being

known, a table to find its corresponding error, throughout the

day, xii. 155-166
improved method of constructing the dead escapement for,

xiv. 334
Clock-dial of the Tron Church at Glasgow, account of the illu-
mination of, by gas, xii. 229
Cloth, spontaneous combustion of, x. 1S6. Improvements in dye-
ing, 1S8. On rendering it incombustible, 463

process for making waterproof, xvi. 155

Clouds, observable on the Atlantic, remarks on, xiv. 131. On
the suspension of, 445

on the ascent of, in the atmosphere, xv. 165

Clover, a new species of, recommended, xiv. 452
Clove -tree, benzoic acid found in the ripe fruit of the, xvi. 378
Clyde (River), list of steam-boats actually plying on, viii. 241
Coaches, number of, that daily leave London, viii. 243
Coagulation of the blood. See Blood.

Coal-gas, on the application of, to the purposes of illumination,
i. 71-80. Experiments on the quantities and constituent parts
of gas from given quantities of coal, 75. Quantities of coal
consumed at the principal gas-light works, 77. Experiments
with substitutes for coal in the production of gas, 78. Ad-
vantages and disadvantages of coal-gas, 79. Improved appa-
ratus for, 278

mines, account of Sir H. Davy's wire gauze safe-lamps for

preventing explosions in, and giving light in explosive atmo-
spheres, i. 1. Proofs of their utility, 131

on their practical application, 302

E

50 INDEX.

Coal districts, conjectures on the formation of, ii. 205

— new products from, v. 307
• analysis of, viii. 163

tar, observations on a substance produced during the dis-
tillation of, 287

gas obtained from, xiii. 227

gas, theory of the formation of, xi. 344

successfully applied to the inflation of air balloons, xii. 114

' strata of England, notice of, xiv. 151. New seam of dis-
covered, 453

gas retorts, artificial plumbago in, xv. 159. Estimate of

the force of explosion of, 278

— coal strata, products of the combustion of certain, xvii.
ISO

found in Mexico, description of, ix. 27

CoATEs (Dr.), new hydrostratic balance of, ix. 388

Coating for specula, xviii. 181

Cobalt and nickel, amalgamation of, by arsenic, xvi. 166

Cochrane (Lord), observation on the lamp reflectors of, v. 178

CocKERELL (C. R., Esq.), notice of his researches in Greece and

Asia Minor, iii. 390
■— observations of, on the original composition of the

statues of Niobe and her children, v. 99
' observations of, on the Egina marbles, vi. 327.

vii. 229

Cod-bank, newly discovered, vi. 383

Code Napoleouy regulation of, concerning the devolution of pro-
perty, in cases of possible survivorship, iii. 40 ; and also on
the legitimacy of a child, 44

Coe-fire of Derbyshire, phenomena of, described, x. 459

Cohesion, attraction of, i. 90

CoiMBRA, astronomical tables of, compared with those of Delam-
bre and Burckhardt, xviii. 340-342

CoiNDET (Dr.), remedy of, for bronchocele, x. 191

■ on the use of iodine in medicine, xii. 187. Particularly

in scrofula, 243

IN{>BX. 51

CoiNDET (Dr.), account by, of the injection of a solution of opium
into the veins of an hysterical patient, xvii. 145

Coins, ancient British and Roman discovered, v. 144, 388. vi.
178, 180, 383

CoLBURN (Zerah), notice of, vii. 198

Colchester, description of an ancient sphinx, found at, xii. 1-17

Colchicum Aulumnalej effects of, ii. 204

" observations on the use of, in gout, iii. 377.

vi. 105

Cold and heat, effect of, on the colours of natural bodies, i. 299

' effects of, on vegetation, ii. 46

on the artificial production of, vii. 177. Observations

thereon, 383

at sunrise, observations on, ix. 421

produced by the evaporation of liquids, experiments and ob

servations on, xv. 294

CoLEBRooKE (H. T., Esq.), remarks on fluidity, and an hypo-
thesis on the structure of the earth, ix. 52-61

■ ' on the geology of the Hymalaya Mountains, x. 470

obsers^ations of, on the height of the Dhawala-giri,

or White Mountain of HymaUya, xi. 240

— — — -— meteorological observations and diary of, on a voyage

across the Atlantic, xiv. 115. Remarks of, on the climate of

Southern Africa, 241
Colin (M.), experiments of, on the manufacture of hard soaps,

ii. 444
CoUalo freestone, account of, iv. SSI

Collectors of libraries and museums, remarks on, vii. 259-266
Collimator (floating), description of, xix. 301
CoLLYER (C, Esq.), observations by, on univalves, xvii. 27-2
Colocynth, active principle of, xviii. 400
Colour of Avaters, observations on, v. 81-99. Change of colour

by acids, 125; and by heat, 129
new theory of, vi. 134. Authentic rase of change of, in

the skin, 379

of metals when heated, researches on, viii. 362

E 2

filT' INDEX.

Colour, observations on the changes of, in heavenly bodies',

X. 20-25
— vegetable, on the change of, as an alkaline property,

xiii. 315
curious change of, in the oxides of cobalt and zinc, xix.

342. Nature of, in mineral productions, 343
Colouring matter, new, notice of, vi. 56 1
Columbite, locality of, xviii. 40S
Column (ancient) at Alexandria, observations on the inscription

on, X. 1-7. Fac-simile of the inscription, 8
Combustion, influence of solar light upon, xx. 387
Comet of 1811, remarks on, iii. 412

(new), notice of, v. 117. vi. 348« viii. 51

• supposed transit of one, v, lis

on the easiest and most convenient mode of calculating

the orbit of, from observation, ix. 149-162. x. 416-42G.

xi. 177-182. xiii. 336-385
on the comet of 1819, by Prof. Olbers, ix. 163; by Prof.

Brinkley, 164-167; and at the Royal Observatory at Green-
wich, 381. Notices of new comets, 171. Elliptic elements
of Pons* comet of 1819, 382

of 1822, places of, computed, x. 413

on the transit of the comet of 1819 over the sun, xi. 182

on determining the equations of, xii. 137. Correction

of the elements of an orbit of, that has been determined,

149
— seen at Val Paraiso, remarks on, xiv. 165. Elements of

one, 411
triennial re*discoveiy of, xv. 132. Notice of a new

one, 168

catalogue of the orbits of, which have hitherto been com-

puted, xvi. 149-154, 349-356. xvii. 85-96. Remarks on
the periodical (86 01b.), 96-99. Elements of that of 1S23-4,
by various computers, 104

phenomena of, xviii. 165

of Encke, catalogue of the stars in, xix. 119

INDEX. 53

Comet, continuation of the catalogue of, xx. 308-31 1

Commerce of Mecca, viii. 47-50

Compass. (See Bain and Variations,) antiquity of, vi. 87. Its

variation when discovered, 88, table thereof, 89. Supposed

causes of it, 89-105
observations on the variation of, in the late Voyage

of Discovery to the North Pole, ix. 81-lOG. Computations for

clearing the compass of a' ship's permanent attraction, 372-

380
— — needle, best kind of steel and form for, xii. 132

Composition, attraction of, i. 90

Compound substances, results of the fusion of, with the blowpipe,
ii. 110-113

Compounds, insoluble and difficultly soluble, hygrometric pro-
perties of, xix. 92

Compressibility of water, experiments on, x. 399

Conchology remarks on different systems of, xiv. 67-86

Concretions intestinal, analysis of, xiv. 237

Conductor, new, for lightning, ix. 199

' ■ eifects of lightning upon a bad one, x. 460

for lightning, report on, xix. 145

Conductors (fluid), on the motion produced in, when transmitting
the electric current, xvii. 256

CoNFiGLiAccHi (M.), experiments of, on the poison of vipers, x,
193

Congelation, progress of, in Switzerland, vii. 166

on the limit of constant, in the Himalaya Mountains,

vii. 38-43

Conglomerate rocks, formation of, xix. 208-212

Coniferous plants of Koempfer, observations on, ii. 309-314

Connaissance dcs Terns for 1812, note respecting it, xi. 176. Vin-
dication of that work, 373

Consolidation of rocks, xix. 32-38. Different rocks and their

modes of consolidation, 38-43. General causes of it, 43
Constantinople, account of the Souterazi of, vi. 350
Constituents of rocks, xix, 28-32

64 INDEX.

Consuegna, genus, notice of, iii. 126

Consumption of the lungs, remedy for, vi. 172

^ on the use of prussic acid in, ix. 418

Contortion, sense of, how produced, ii. 15

CoNYBEARE (Rcv. W. D.), and Phillips (Wm., Esq.), their outlines
of the geology of England and Wales analyzed, xiv. 142. De-
scription of the two principal geological basins, 144. Various
articles found in the London clay, ibid. History of the wells
of London, 145. Supermedial order of rocks, 147. Chalk
formation of, 148. Oolitic series, 149. Red marl, and
magnesian limestone, 150. Carboniferous strata, or medial
order of rocks, ibid. Account of coal strata, 151. Carbo-
niferous limestone, 152. Old red sandstone, 153. Trap-
stone, ibid. General character of the work, 154

Cooper (Mr. J. T.), on some combinations of platinum, iii. 119-
124

— on the separation of lime and magnesia, vii. 392

« ■ on the analysis of zinc ores, ix. 191. Strictures on his

communication, 403

■ evidence of, in the cause of Severn & Co. against the Im-

perial Insurance Company, x. 336

analysis by, of the ancient ruby glass, xvii. 165. His

lamp furnace for the analysis of organic bodies, 232
Cooper's Hill, ancient subterraneous apartments discovered at,

V. 143
Copper, comparative analysis of the blue and green carbonates of,

iv. 273-281
' and its compounds, account of, v. 60. Native copper

found in North America, 140
■ mines of England and Wales, present state of, vi. 345-

347. Lampate of, 323
• ore from Cornwall described, vii. 95-100. Analysis of it,

100-102. Analysis of a protoxide of copper, 181. Notice of

native copper, 399

• — hydrated carbonate of, viii. 382

and silver, oxidation of, viii. 168

INDEX. 55

C5oppei', new test for, ix. 408. x. 182

plate engraving, extraordinary improvement in, ix. 391.

— — ores from Siberia, chemical analysis of, xi. 274-278.

Analysis of the copper glance of Rothenburg, 279. On the

granulation of, 386
analysis of a ferro- arsenical sulphuret of, from Freiberg,

xii. 30-32. Of an antimonial sulphuret of copper from Kap-
nik, 32-34, 258. Of a cupreous sulphuret of lead and anti-
mony, from Clausthal in the Hartz, 34-36. Of the sulphuret of
copper and bismuth, 36. Effects of copper on vegetation, 178.
Pyrites, 330. Account of the native mines on Lake Superior,
422

oxide of, dissolved in ammonia, xiii. 226. Component

parts of the deutoxide of, 428. Analysis of yellow copper

ore, 434

experiment on the sulphuret of, xv. 1 50. Process of

refining or toughening it, 156. Action of ammoniacal gas on,
157

experiments on the acetates of, xvii. 383. Sheathing

of ships, how prevented from corrosion, 253

plates of, suggestion for the preservation of, xviii. 167.

— ^— ' influence of, on magnetic needles, xix. 147. Massive,

obtained by the moist process, 154. Ammoniacal chromate of,

155
— observations on the changes which have taken place in

some ancient alloys of, xx. 296
Copying machine, substitute for, viii. 346
Coral formation of rocks, geological remarks on, xiv. 283-295
CoRDiER (M.), on the composition of volcanic rocks, ii. 434
— — .-^— on the systematic arrangement of volcanic masses, iii.

201-207
Cordilleras, on the hot spring of, xvii. 143. Account of the dif-
ferent masses of iron, which have been found in the eastern

Cordillera of the Andes, 394

(musty), simple process for purifying, v. pre/, vii.

may be beneficially reaped before it is perfectly ripe, x, 447

56 INDEX.

Corn, prevention of smut in, xvi. 156

Cornea, observations on the descent of the fluid which lubricates

the, ii. 127-131

. • influence of water on the, xiii. 419

Cornwall, present state of the mines in, vi. 345. Notice of the

Literary and Philosophical Society of, 381

— Geological Society, report of, viii. 354

Correspondence (secret), easy method of, xii. 292

Corrosive Poisons, on the classification and treatment of, iii. 47

sublimate, antidote for, ix. 401

Cotton goods, experiments on stoving them with sulphur, iv.

196

on the spontaneous combustion of, v. 367

mill, new mode of warming, xix. 137

Coughs, successful treatment of chronic and nervous, with prussic

acid, iv. 351
Cough, singular case of, cured by extensive bleeding, vii. 43-48
Countenance, effects of paralysis of the different facial nerves on,

xiii. 120-135
Covenants, liow made in Chinese Tartary, ix. 66
Covent-garden theatre, notice of improvements in, iv. 383

account of the ventilation of, v. 300

Cow's milk, mode of ascertaining the comparative value of,

iv. 157
Cow-pock, native, in India, vii. 192
Cow-tree, memoir on the milk of the, xvii. 142
Cowl, improved for chimneys, xviii. 165
Cowley and Staines (Messrs.), English opium of, further account

of, xix. 141
CoxwELL (H., Esq.), evidence of, in the cause of Severn and Co,

against the Imperial Insurance Company, x. 336
Crabs, means by which they throw off their claws, xx. l-ll
Cranch (Mr.), collector of natural history in the expedition to

the Congo, biographical memoir of, v. 1 1 1
Crane, useful one noticed, iv. 322
Creation (Mosaic), account of, explained, xv. 116

INDEX. 57

Creighton (H., Esq.) on an instrument for taking the specific
gravity of solid bodies, xiii. 237-2G0

Crimea, notice of the Greek antiquities in, vii. 195

Crinum genus, review of, iii. 102-115

Crotch (Dr.), syllabus of his lectures on music, xvii. 287

Crotoii'Tiglium, experiments and observations on the seeds of
xiii. 62. On the oil thence obtained, 69-72. xx. 231

Croup, sulphate of copper an excellent remedy in, xvii. 181

Cruelty of the Chinese, vii. 340

Crum (M.), important points by, in the chemical history of Indigo,
XV. 152-154

Cryptogamous vegetation, observations on, v. 257-2G4. vi. 20-
30, 210-22r»

Crystal, unequal dilatation of, in different directions, xvii. 157

Crystalline form, and chemical composition, inquiry into the con-
nexion between, vi. 117-131. xiv. 198-20G, 415-418
■ form of artificial salts, observations on, xv. 282

Crystallization, application of some phenomena attending the pro-
cess of solution to the laws of, i. 47. Application of such
phenomena to the illustration of crystalline arrangements in
general, 30. Mons. Meuthuon's theory of, 124. Account of
his facts and experiments in support of it, 124-128. Corolla-
ries thence deduced, 128. Observations thereon, 130

■ notice of M. Haiiy's theory of, iii. 365

i saline, experiments and observations on, v. 106

■ of sugar, xi. 397

_ supposed effect of magnetism upon, xvii. 15S

^ of the sub-carbonate of potash, xvii. 167

of bitumen, xviii. 179

Crystals, preservation of, ix. 185

■ on the dissection of, xi. 202

Crystals, loose, discovered in quartz, xvi. 394

on the direction of the axes of double refraction in, xviii.

172

Crystals of sulphate of soda, composition of, xix. 152. Artifi-
cial crystals of chromate of lead produced, 155. General

.58 INDEX.

method of calculating the angles made by any planes of
crystals, 296
Cucumber, immense, notice of, vii. 399

Cucuta (valleys of), description of, iii. 337. Their situation and
physical geography, 399. Productions, 340. Inland navigation ,
ibid. Notice of the trade in cattle, and of the manners of the
drovers, 341. Population, 343. Dress and amusements of the
inhabitants, ibid. 344. Degraded state of the Indians of, 345.
State of the men of colour, 346. Account of the dances of the
Cucutians, 347
Cunnemara, notice of an earthquake at, xii. 426
Cumano (Capuchin mission of), present state of, ix. 3
CuMMiNG (Mr.), observations of, on the dead escapement, xvi. 9
CuMMiNG (Prof.), table of thermo-electrics by, xvi. 171. On
thermo-electric rotation, 372 ; and on a thermo-electric phe-
nomenon, with iron, 374
CuNOBELiN a British monarch, remarks on some coins of, xii. 6-

8, 12, 13
Cupapuy (a Capuchin mission in Spanish Guayana), plan of, viii*

274. Description of it, 275. ix. 21.
■ excursion in its vicinity, ix. 22

Cupellation, of metals, experiments on, ix. 183
Currents of the Atlantic, observations on, iv. 110
Curvature of the arches of the bridge of the Holy Trinity, at

Florence, observations on, xv. 1-8
CuTBusH (Dr.), experiments by, with nitric acid, on charcoal,

xvi. 161
CuTHBERT (Mr.), on a reflecting compound, and single micro-
scope, XX. 377
Cutlery, analysis of the stone used in setting, vii. 399
CuviER (M.), notice of his memoir on Cephalopodes iii. 148.

Observations of, on a hitherto undescribed fossil body, 158
Cyanate of potash, how prepared, xviii. 394
Cyanide of mercury, new compound formed by mixing a solution

of, with a solution of iodide of potassium, xiii. 401
Cj'-anogen and its compounds, observations on, vii. 179

INDEX. d9

Cyanogen on the combinations of oxides with, xii. 175

' on a peculiar acid, formed by the combination of with

alkalies, xiv. 421 ^

• experiments on a crystalline matter, formed in a solu-

tion of, XV. 302

production of, xvi. 161

crystallized hydro-sulphuret of, xviii. 154

Cyanurets, production of, xv. 381

— of iodine, process for obtaining, xviii. 173

of mercury, experiments on the compound of, with the

nitrate of silver, xix. 159
Cystic oxide, compounds of, xvi. 176

Da Costa (Dr.), observations of, on the geological structure of

the north of Ireland, iv. 160-163
Dacier and Colladon (MM), experiments of, on the action of

iron in motion on tempered steel, xviii. 160
Dahlia, notice of the oil of, xviii. 179
Dahline, a new vegetable principle, account of, xvi. 387

discovery of, in the Jerusalem artichoke, xvii. 385

Dairy, mode of ascertaining the comparative value of each cow's

milk in, iv. 157

Dalton (Mr.), observations of, on the solution of carbonate of
lime, xii. 408

Damp walls, effects of, xvi. 433

Dances of the Inhabitants ofCucuta, described, iii. 347

Daniell (J. F., Esq.), on some phenomena, attending the process
of solution, i. 24. Observations of, on their application to the
laws of crystallization, 47

on the mechanical structure of iron, developed by solu-
tion, and on the combinations of silex in cast iron, ii. 278

on a new species of resin, from India, iii. 113

— — ■ observations of, on the theory of spherical atoms, and

on the relation which it bears to the specific gravities of certain

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minerals, iv. 30. On the strata of a remarkable chalk forma-
tion in the vicinity of Brighton and Rottingdean, 227-232
Daniell (J. F., Esq.), mistake of, corrected, v. 188

. ■ on the formation and decomposition of sugar, and

the artificial production of crystallised carbonate of lime, vi.
32-40. On the acid formed by the slow combustion of ether,
318-326
on a new hygrometer, which measures the force and

weight of aqueous vapour in the atmosphere, and the corre-
sponding degree of evaporation, viii. 298. ix. 128-134. Its
excellence, xiv. 185. Manner of using the instrument, viii.
301. Tables of the force, density, and expansion of aqueous
vapour at different degrees of temperature, from 0° to 92*, 306.
Observations thereon, 308. Table of the force of vapours, and
the full evaporating force of every degree of temperature from
28« to 85°, 311. Observations thereon, 314. Table of the
results of the foregoing tables, 322. Application of this
hygrometer to barometrical measurements, 323, 325. Me-
teorological Journal, with the hygrometer, 326. ix. 134, 269.
X. 131. xii. 97
observations of, on the editors of the Blhliothcque Uni-

verselle, relative to his new hygrometer, x. 123-131. Experi-
ments to ascertain the effects of the great eclipse in September,
1820, on the gaseous and aqueous atmospheres, 135

description of a new pyrometer, xi. 309-320

— inquiry (with experiments) into the nature of the pro-

ducts of the slow combustion of ether, xii. 64-74. Comparative
remarks (with three tables) on the weather and seasons of the
years, 1819-20-21, 111-114. Illustrative remarks on Mr.
Green's acriel voyage, 117
on the corrections to be applied in barometrical men-

suration for the effects of atmospheric vapour, by means of the
hygrometer, xiii. 76-91
observations and experiments of, on evaporation, xvii.

46-61. On the horary oscillations of the barometer, 189. Re-
view of his Meteorological Essays and Observations, 335

INt)E5t. 61

Daniell (J. F., Esq.), observations of, on the radiation of heat in
the atmosphere, in reply to M. Gay-Lussac, xviii. 305-312.

• correction of an error by, in the " Meteorological Es-
says," XX. 74-7S. On the barometer, ibid. 93

Darwin (Dr.), hypothesis of, that sensations consist in the motion
of the nervous fibres, examined, i. 47

. theory of, concerning sensorial power, exploded, ii. 229

Datisca cannabina, on the use of, in dyeing, ii. 435

Daturium, a new vegetable alkali, notice of, xi, 204

Davis (J. F., Esq.), notice of his remarks on the Chinese year.
xvi. 331

Davt (Sir H.), on the wire gauze safe-lamps, for preventing ex-
plosions from fire-damp, and for giving light in explosive at-
mospheres, in coal-mines, i. 1. Statement of experiments that
led to his discovery, ibid. Description of the instrument, 3.
Directions for its use, 4. Proofs of its utility, 131. Ac-
count of its practical application, with observations by Sir H.
Davy, 303. Remarks of, on aqua regia, or nitro-rauriatic
acid, 67. A mistake of, corrected, 231. Observations of, on
the analysis of the native caustic lime from Tuscany, 262,
On the analogies between undecompounded substances, and on
the constitution of acids, 283. Vindication of his disco-
veries respecting the properties and combinations of chlorine,
284, note. On the prussic basis and acid, 288

experiments of, and new views on flame, ii. 124-127. Notice

of his further experiments on flame, 463. Efticacy of his wire
gauze safe-lamps, 464

retrospect of his discoveries, iii. vii. Notice of his in-
vestigations on flame, 130. Observations of, on the cause of
the diminution of the temperature of the sea on approaching
land, or in passing over banks in the ocean, 368. Remarks of,
on a note in No. II. of this Journal, 378

observations of, on the longevity of trees, iv. 1 1

the Rumford gold medal conferred on him by Uie Royal

Society, 131

abstract of his discoveries and researches concerning flame

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and the safety-lamp, v. pref. i.-vi. His safety-lamp applied
as an argand lamp, v. 124
Davy (Sir H.), report of, on the state of the manuscripts of
Papyrus, found at Herculaneum, vii. 154-161

discourse of, to the Royal Society, x. 380

• observations of, on the magnetic phenomena produced by

electricity, xii. 126. His discourse on awarding Sir Godfrey
Copley's prize-medals, to J. F. W. Herschel, Esq. and Capt.
E. Sabine, 300. His chloridic theory reluctantly acknow-
ledged by foreign chemists, 306. Notice of his observations
and experiments on the Papyri of Herculaneum, 367; and of
his further researches on the magnetic phenomena produced
by electricity, with some new experiments on the properties
of electrified bodies, in their relation to conducting power and
temperature, 377

on some principles of combination, xiii. 143

observations of, on the electrical phenomena exhibited in

vacuo, xiv. 165. On the state of water and aeriform matter
in cavities found in certain crystals, 385

address of, on delivering the Copley medal, to Mr. Pond,

xvi. 298

on a new phenomenon of electro-magnetism, xvii. 122. On

the application of liquids formed by the condensation of gases as
mechanical agents, 125. On the mode of preventing the cor-
rosion of copper sheathing by sea-water in ships, 253, 279

analysis of his discourse at the anniversary meeting of the

Royal Society, on awarding the Copley medal to Dr. Brinkley,
xviii. 327

researches of, on the preservation of metals by electro-che-
mical means, xix. 271. xx. 343. Address of, to the Royal
Society, 304

Davy (Dr. John), on the temperature of the air, &c., between the
tropics, ii. 208. On the heat evolved during the coagulation
of the blood, 246

description of Adam's Peak in Ceylon, v. 25. Analysis of

Indian snake-stones, 124. Sketches of the natural history of
Ceylon, 233

INDBX. 63

Davy (Dr. John), remarks of, on the huffy coat of the blood, xiv.
878 ; and on corrosive sublimate, 384

on air, found in the pleura, in a case of pneumat-tho r ax,

xvii. 130, 263

Day, invariable duration of, demonstrated, viii. 113
Dayak, or aboriginal inhabitants of Borneo, notice of, ii. 340
Dead escapement, theory of, and on the reducing it to practice,
for clocks with seconds and longer pendulums, xvi. 1-24

sea, analysis of the water of, viii. 164

Dean Forest, outline of the stratifications of, ix. 37-48
Dkbret (M.), experiments of, on the comparative advanfc^e of

coke and wood as fuel, xvii. 36 1
Decolouring power of different substances, experiments on, xix.

165.
Decomposition (slow) of glass, observations on, xx. 259
Degrees, table of equivalents for converting them into time,

xiii. 395
Delambrb (M. Le Chev.), on the life and writings of M. De Bou-
gainville, i. 215

■ astronomical tables of, compared with those of Car-

lini and Coimbra, xviii. 340
Db La Rive (M.), observations of, on the voltaic pile and current,

xix. 337
Deleuze (M.) on the life and writings of Hedwig, i. 103-113
Delphine, a new vegetable alkali, viii. 155, 157. ix. 189
Db Luc (M.) observations of, on the primitive matter of lavas,

ii. 158
Delvine, account of an arenaceo-calcareous matter found near,

xvi. 79-84
Dendera, remarks on the zodiac of, xiv. 402-410
Denmark, notice of the geometrical measurements in, ix. 390
Density of the earth, remarks on, ix. 32. xii. 370
■ of water, maximum, xv. 372. xix. 149.

Depression of mercury in glass tubes, observations on, xi. 83
Depth, variable, of the ocean, hypothesis to account for, vl. 230,

242

64 INDEX.

Derby Infirmary, mode of warming and ventilating, ii. 201-204

Derbyshire, notice of the mineral productions of, viii. 349

Desert (tlie Great), account of, i. 273

Desfosses (M.), experiments of, on the formation of alcohol, by
fluoboric gas, xi. 394

on the manner of estimating the quantity of sulphuretted

hydrogen gas in sulphurous mineral waters, xiv. 445

Despretz (M.) on the destiny of vapours, xv. 297

Desquamation of certain rocks, observations on, xiii. 237-257

Dessaigens (M.) on the influence of temperature, mechanical pres-
sure, and the humid principle on electricity, ii. 154. On the
phenomena of repulsion and attraction without electricity, 427

— — — experiments of, on galvanic action, iii. 207

Des Vaux (M.), notice of his memoir on the methodical arrange-
ment of Lycopodia and Filices, iv. 87

DeuChar (M.), on the tenacity of glass and siliceous bodies,
xiv. 439

Devillb (Mr. J.), evidence of, in the cause of Severn and Co.
against the Imperial Insurance Company, x. 33G

Dew, remarks on the deposition of, xvi. 35-41

observations of some phenomena, relative to the formation

of, on metallic surfaces, xvii. 1-12

annual quantity of, fallen, xviii. ISG

Diabetes, singular case of, xv. 386

Diallage rock of Shetland, observations on, x. 103-108.
Synopsis of its different divisions, 108

Diamond, combustion of, by the blowpipe, ii. 113. Observa-
tions on the glazier's diamond, 205. Account of the Mattan
diamond, 342

m observations on the combustion of, iv. 155

■ imbedded, notice of, v. 378

new apparatus for the combustion of, ix. 264

on the structure of, x. 1G7

• — fusion of, xvi. 160. Matrix of the Brazilian, 178

best adapted for microscopic magnifiers, xix. 133

Djdot (M.), process of, for casting new stereotype plates, xv. 138

INDEX. 65

Dichroism of tourmaline, remarkable, xiii. 219

Dick (M. T. L.), observations of, on the appearances called the
parallel roads of Glenroy, iii. 132

on those of Lochaber, v. 175

Dictionary of Chemical Apparatus, Review of, xviii. 832

Diet of valetudinarians, remarks on, xiv. 367

Differential Thermometer described, viii. 218

DiGBY (Sir Kenelm), notice of the pretended alchemical re-
searches of, ix. 235
Digestion, influence of the eighth pair of nerves on, illustrated
by experiments and remarks, x. 292

— of ruminating animals, experiments on, xix. 169

Digestive organs, the action of, explained, iii. 305

— — canals in the foetus of vertebral animals, observations

on the contents of, xx. 197
Digitaline, process for obtaining, xviii. 178
Dilatation of fluids, observations on, ii. 163

DiLLWYN (L. W., Esq.), observation of, on fossil shells, xvii. 129
Diod-griafol, notice of a liquor so called, xi. 394
Dip of tlie needle, observations on, x. 459

Dip micrometer and dip sector, observations on the use of, v. 223
Dipping-needle, directions forusing, v. 21 1

■ invention and uses of, vi. 84, Table, and

causes of its variation, 89

■ . general results of, xvii. 104. Experiments

and observations on the daily variation of the horizontal and
dipping needles under a reduced directive power, xvii. 128

Disney (John, Esq.), conjectures of, concerning the original for-
mation of the Arabic digits, i. 166

Dissemination of plants, observations on, iv. 1

Distance, on the origin of our notion of, iii. 1. Outline of
Bishop Berkeley's theory, 2. Notions of distance and magni-
tude, how far acquired by the sense of touch, 3. Proof
that perception and idea are homogeneous, 6

Distension, simple mechanical, the cause of the action of invo-
luntary organs of sensation, ii. 22
♦ F

66 INDEX.

Distillation of sea-water, apparatus for described, vi. 47

. — experiments on the acceleration of, xix. 149

• of fatty bodies, experiments on, xx. 391

Dive (M.), notice of his formation of prussiate of potash, xii. 323
Dividing engine of Ramsden, report on the present state of, xii.

381-388
Diving machine, new notice of, xi. 200.
Divisibility of matter, remarks on, xi. 306
Division of the eighth pair of nerves, observation on the effect

of, xi. 45
Dobereiner's apparatus for making extracts, notice of, xv. 16.2
• extraordinary experiment by, on the ignition of

platinum by a jet of hydrogen, xvi. 179 ; and on the action of

platinum on mixtures of oxygen, hydrogen, and other gases,

373. Notice of his eudiometer, 374
' ^ . on the capillary action of fissures, xvii. 151.

Notice of his instantaneous light apparatus, 378
' . observations and experiments of, on the composi-

tion of formic acid, xix. 355

Dock-yards, observations on the state of science in, xviii. 320

Dogs, experiments on feeding, with white and household bread,
xix. 172

i)oLLOND (Mr. G.), account of a micrometer made with rock crys-
tal, xii. 131

DoLOMiEu (M.), historical notice of, ii. 94. Enters the order of
Malta, ib. Condemned to death, but pardoned, ib. Regains
his liberty, and applies himself to the study of natural
history, 95. Notice of his mineralogical travels, 96 ; and of
his writings, 97. His services to the order of Malta, 98. Goes
to Egypt, 99. Is shipwrecked in the gulf of Tarentum, and
imprisoned, ib. 100. Is again liberated, 101. Resumes his
mineralogical travels, 102. His death, 103. Defect of his
theory of mineralogical distinctions, ib,

Dominica (Island), geological structure of, v. 317.

DouALT, WiELAND (M), proccss of, for preparing artificial gems,
X.184

INDEX. ti7

DoNKiN (B. Esq.), evidence of, with remarks in the cause of

Severn and Co. against the Imperial Insurance Company, x.

326
Donovan (Mr.), experiments of, on the compounds of mercury,

viii. 358
Douglas (Sir H.), observations of, on M. Carnot's theory of de*

fence by vertical fire, viii. 290
Dracontius, poems of, discovered, v. 143
Drais (Mr. C), new carriage invented by, vi. 349
Drake (D., Esq.), natural and statistical view of Cinclnnata

and the Miami country, iii. 81-88
Drapiez (M.,) antidote recommended by, for poisons, x. 192
Drawing tables, improved, notice of, xiii. 222
Dreaming, remarks on, vii. 255
Drosometer, notice of, xviii. 185
Drovers of South America, manners of, iii. 341
Druidical sepulchre, notice of, xi. 412
Dry rot, suggestions for preventing, v. 122. viii. 348.
in ship timber, prevented by filling up their pores with

salt, X. 448
experiment for preventing, xv. 141

Dry voltaic piles, notice of, xx. 169

Dryness of air, or gases, test of, xv. 160

DuBOUT (Madame), account of the alcalino-vegetable poudrettes
of, xii. 334

Ductilimetre, or instrument for measuring the ductility of cer-
tain metals, notice of, xiv. 221

DuFouR (Colonel), experiments of, upon the tenacity of iron wire,
xvi. 367. Account of the wire bridge of suspension, con-
structed by him at Geneva, 369

Dufton, acc6unt of a lead mine at, ii. 198

Dugong, an herbivorous animal, from Sumatra, notice of, xii. 370 ;
peculiarities that distinguish it from the Manatee of the "West
Indies, 375

DuLONG and Petit (MM.), memoir of, on radiant heat, v. 364.

•— and Thenard (MM.), experiments by, on the properties

F 2

68 INDE^.

some metals possess, of facilitating the comLination of elastic

fluids, xvii. 132
Dumbness, case of, cured by electricity, xvi. 187
PuMERiL (M.), report of, on the medicinal application of leeches,

xix. 174
DupuY (M.) on the distillation of fatty bodies, xx. 391
DuTRocHET (M.) on the influence of motion in the direction of

vegetables, xiv. 430
Dyckman (Dr.), notice of his dissertation on the pathology of

the human fluids, i. 300
Dyeing, improvements in, x. 188
Dye (yellow), a new one discovered, ix. 184

Ear, its organization, cause of it receiving impressions of sound,
ii. 6

Earle (Henry, Esq.), observation of, on the eifect of galvanism
on the nervous system and its disorders, xiv. 111. On the
mechanism of the spine, 380

Earth, observations on the figure of, v. 2.35. On the know-
ledge which the ancient Egyptians appear to have had of it,
247. Observations on the operations undertaken to determine
the figure of the, 340

-^ observations on the figure of, as deduced from the mea-
surement of arcs of the meridian, vii. 229

influence of the changes of, on the latitude of places.

viii. 85. On the figure of, 108

remarks on Laplace's computation of the density and

figure of, ix. 32. Hypothesis concerning its structure, 52.

Temperature beneath its surface, 197

temperature of the, at various depths, xii. 338. Re-

marks on its mean density, 370

observations on the temperature of, xiii. 144

sketch of the diff'erent theories of, by Dr. Thomas Bur-

INDEX.

69

nett, xix. 65. Dr. Woodward, 67; Mt. Mitchell, 69; and
Mr. Whitehurst, 70. Neptunian theory of Werner, 72. Plutonic
theory of Dr. Hutton, 74. Account of the surface of, and
different strata found beneath it, 79, 186. Experimental data
on the temperature of the surface of the earth, 173

Earth, experiments for determining the figure of, xx. 141

green of Verona, analysis of, xii. 276

acid of Persia, experiments on, xvi. 179

Earthenware reflectors, notice of, x. 170

Earthy matter, rain of, at Naples, v. 370

Earthquake of the Caraccas, ii. 400

■ — notices of, v. 134. vi. 16S. vii. 191

— in South America, viii. 355. At Trinidad and in

Lower Canada, 356. At Kutch in the East Indies, ib. ix. 205.
At Cork, 425. x. 199

' — in the Island of Zante, account of, xii. 341. In Cu«

maneana, 420. On the coast of the island of Celebes, 427

-' phenomena, of, xiii. 232. Effect of earthquakes on

magnetism, 434

— notices of, xiv. 450

— ^— shock of, at sea, xvi. 184

notice of, xx. 183

• in Cliili, account of, xvii. 38

Eating and drinking, connexion between, vi. 13

Eaton (Prof.) observations of, on the boletus igniarmi^ xvi. 185

Eclipse of September 7th, 1820. Calculations concerning, viii. 94

. account of, xi. 26, 291. The

great eclipse, its effects on the gaseous, and aqueous atmo-
spheres, X. 135. Observations made during it, 458
Economy of fuel, experiments and remarks on, xiii. 58
Edgware Parish, population of, v. 309
Edinburgh, progress of public education at, xii. 431

remarks on the geology of the country around, xiii.

171
Education, state of, in Ireland, xix. 220

Edwards (Dr.), notice of his m^Qmoiv sur l^ Asphyxie dans les Bu^
(raciens, iv. 09

70 INDBX.

Effect produced by the inhalation of chlorine, remedy for, xx.
199

Effluvia, unhealthy, of several manufactures, experiments for
counteracting, iii. 408

Egg, observations on the changes which it undergoes, during in-
cubation in the common fowl, xiv. 383

Eggs, new mode of preserving, x. 449

— — singular preservation of, xii. 342. xiii. 424

Egypt, ancient town discovered in, vii. 196

— — notice of Mr. Salt's researches in, x. 475

Egyptian literature, notice of discoveries in, xiv. 255

mummy, description of, xix. 261

Elaine, separation of, from oils, xv. 384

Electric and magnetic phenomena, connexion of, x. 361

Electrical energy, how produced, i. 101

— experiment, x. 188

phenomena, exhibited in vacuo, remarks on, xiv. 165.

Experiments on Vesuvius, 333

' — machine, horizontal plate, notice of, xvi. 171

machines, variation in the construction of, xvii. 161.

Account of an electrical arrangement, produced with different

charcoals and one conducting fluid, 174

effects produced at the moment of the combinations of

the metals and alkalies with acids, xvii. 136
Electricity, how affected by temperature, mechanical pressure,
and the humid principle, ii. 154. Experiments on the circula-
tion of, 157. Beneficial effects of, in aphonia or loss of utter-
ance, 204. Researches on atmospheric electricity, 416

— = — (human), extraordinary account of, viii. 180

insulation of, ix. 206. Illumination by, 208

— relation of a remarkable phenomenon in, xii. 182.

Observations on voltaic electricity, 183. Contact in, 185.
Magnetism produced by, 185
on the magnetic phenomena produced by, xi. 281.

xii. 74, 126

'■ Zamboni's discovery in, confirmed, xiii. 229. Of

the atmosphere, 431.

INDEX. TI

Electricity, (voltaic), effects of, on alcoliol, xiv. 232

of a cat, instance of, xv. 163

produced by pressure, 368. Developement of, by

two pieces of the same metal, 369
on the employment of, in the treatment of calculous

cases, xvi. 185. Instance of dumbness cured by, 187
connexion of phosphorescence with, xvii. 163. On

the separation of parts, 162. Light produced by, ib. Ob-
servations on a reciprocity of insulating and conducting action,
that the incandescent platina of Davy exerts on the two elec-
tricities, 369. On the magnetic action of strong electrical
currents on different bodies, 372. Measurement of the con-
ductibilityof bodies for electricity, 376. Distinction of positive
and negative, 377. Produced by the congelation of water, ib.
observed during chemical action, 169. Distri-

bution of in the voltaic pile, xviii. 171. Supposed electro-
magnetic light proved to have no existence, 172. Nature of
the electric current, 381. Electro-motive action of water on
metals, 382. On the electrical action produced by the contact of
flame and metals, 383. Phenomena of, accompanying com-
bustion, 384. On the electrical conducting power of melted
resinous bodies, 403

" ■ electric flash producing lightning, notice of, xx. 172

Electro-dynamic force, intensity of, xix. 147
Electro-magnetical motions, xii. 74, 184, 186, 283, 415

«^_______ experiments, xiii. 161. xiv. 441. xv. 374

I effect of lightning, 442
effects of alkalies, acids, and salts, xvi. 168-

170. Experiments by Oersted, WoUaston, and Sebech, 342
Electro-magnetism, observations on the electro-magnetic multi-
plier of Schweigger, and on some of its applications, xvi.
123. Thermo experiments in, 126. Table of thermo-electrics,

171. On thermo-electric rotation, 372. Phenomenon witlw
iron, 374

on a new phenomenon of, xvii. 122. Electro- ,

magnetic multipliers, 161. Electro-motive action, produced
by the contact of metals and liquids, 374

72 INDEX.

Electro-magnetism, a simple method of exhibiting the deflection of

the magnetic needle by, xx. 400
Electrometer, atmospherical, account of, ii. 249

■ new, notice of, xi. 208

■ — for minerals, xiii. 432

; of Dr. Hare, notice of, xvii. 377

Elemi resin, analysis of, xiv. 235

Elephant, death of, x. 203

Elevation above the level of the sea, effects of, on the geography

of plants in France, iv. 176. Influence of, on temperature,

178. Its action upon light, 187. Of height, as affecting

moisture, 189. Its agency in the rarefaction of air, 191.
Elias, an alchymistical artist, notice of, ix. 233
Elimination, note respecting, iii. 355
Elk (fossil), of Ireland, description of, xix. 269
Elmes (Mr.), observations of, on the construction of prisons,

V. 190
Embossing on wood, new method of, xix. 134
Emery, mode of preparing, xix. 135

Emetic tartar, a remedy for comsumption of the lungs, vi. 172
Encke's triennial comet, re-discovery of, xv. 132. xvii.

(86 Olb.) 96
Engine boilers, observations on the feeding of, xv. 137
England, proofs of the increasing population of, v. 305
Englefield (Sir H.), directions for using the barometer of, v,

229
Engrafting of trees, process for, viii. 154
Engraving on steel, new mode of, described, ix. 125
Epidermis of plants, microsopical observations on, xvi. 391
Epilepsy, on the use of nitrate of silver in, xii. 189.
Equation of comets, on the determination of, xii. 137
Equisetacea, observations on the structure and fructification of,

vi. 20
Equivalents, table of, for converting hours, minutes, and seconds

into space, xiii. 394 ; and for converting degrees, minutes, and

seconds into time, 395
Ereri (Capuchin mission of), notice of, ix. 19

INDEX. 73

Ergot of rye and wheat, See Rye and Wheat. Observations on,
iii. 157

■ on the origin of, notice of, xx. 189

Erithric acid, directions for preparing, viii. 373

Eritrogene, experiments on, xvi. 174

Erman (M.), experiments and observations of, on a reciprocity of
insulating and conducting action, which the incandescent platina
of Davy excites on the two electricities, xvii. 369

Errors in longitude, on the correction of, x. 396

Escape from fire, notice of a simple one, xiv. 139

Escapement (dead), for clocks, improved method of constructing,
xiv. 334. See Dead Escapement.

Eskimaux inhabiting the west coast of Greenland, account of,
vii. 72. Their first interview with the English, 73. De-
scription and representation of an Eskimaux knife, 79. Ap-
pearance and dress of the, 81. Description and representation
of their sledges, 82. Canoes not known to them, 83. Their
habitations and amusements, 85. Superstitions, 86. Ignorance,
87. Similarity of their language with that of South Green-
land, 89. Vocabulary of Eskimaux and English words, 90.
Identity between Eskimaux and Greenlanders, 92

Eslanite, a new mineral, analysis of, xix. 408

Ether, observations and experiments on a new acid body, formed
from, iii. 77

(sulphuric), effects of inhaling the vapour of, iv. 158

account of the acid formed by the slow combustion of, vi.

318

■ experiment on, made by the simultaneous application of

heat and pressure, xvi. 98. Remarks on, 100
Ethiop's mineral, new process for preparing, xiii. 225
Etna, account of the eruption of, in 1819, xix. 227
Etruscan Vases, observations on the manufacture of, xx. 163
Euclase, analysis of, viii. 171
Eudiometer, notice of a new one, xvi. 374
Euler's method of solving a problem relative to the movoa of a

jKnie^ht, in the game of chess, iii. 72

74 INDEX.

EuLER, experiments of, to account for the phenomena of terres-
trial magnetisms, vi. 94
Euphorbium, case of death by, iii. 51, note,
Europeans and Savages, comparative strength of, ix. 213
Eustatia (St., isle of), its geological structure, v. 321
Evans (Mr.), sketch of the excursion of, beyond the Blue Moun-
tains in New South Wales, ii. 453
Evans (Col.), experiments of, on the action of sulphur on iron,

xvii. 165
Evaporation of ice, ix. 423
' of spirits, experiments on, x. 187

' ' observations and experiments on, xvii. 46

Evelyn (Sir G. S.), notice of the re-measurement of the cube,

cylinder, and sphere used by, in his inquiries respecting a stand-
ard of weights and measures, xii. S7^

Evelyn (John), analysis of the Fumifugium of, xii. 343

Evidence of medical men before coroners, in case of suicide,
strictures on, iii. 35. Its uncertainty, 37

Explosion of steam-engines, observations on, iii. 195

Extracts, process for making, iii. 222

- method of preparing, by evaporation, in vacuo, viii. 360

notice of an apparatus for, xv. 162

Eye, organization of, the cause of receiving impressions, ii. 6.
Account of the Indian operation for cataract in the eye, 68

■ human experiments on, iii. 134

on the anatomical structure of, xiv, 166

■ on the motions of, in illustration of the uses of the mus-
cles, and nerves of the orbit, xvii. 123, 124, 127

Eyes, effect of a paralytic stroke on the powers of adjustment of,
to near distances, i. 86

on the apparent direction of the, in a portrait, xvii. 264

Facial nerves, on the difference of the functions in certain, illus-
trated by their anatomy in the inferior animals, and by a com-

INDEX. 75

parlson of their uses in men and brutes, xii. 231. Compa-
rative anatomy of the fifth pair of facial nerves, 240

Falkland Isles, colony founded on, by M. de Bougainville, i.
218. Ceded to the Spaniards, 219

Falling stars, notice of, ix. 204

theory of, xv. 39 1

Fallows (Rev. F.), account of some parhelia seen at the Cape of
Good Hope by, xvi. 365

• an easy method of comparing the time indicated by any

number of chronometers, with the given time at a certain sta-
tion, xvii. 315

Faraday (M.) on native caustic lime of Tuscany, i. 261

on the Alstena Teiformis, or tea of Bogota, ii. 92. On

the effects of the oxy-hydrogen blow-pipe, 461

• experiments and observations on a new acid substance,

iii. 77. On the escape of gases through capillary tubes, iii. 354.

vii. 106

• on the combustion of the diamond, iv. 155. ix. 264.

On the solution of silver in ammonia, iv. 2C8. On a new oxide

of silver, 269. On the sulphuret of phosphorus, 361

on some combinations of ammonia with chlorides, v. 74.

On chromic oxide and acid, 124. Strength of ale, ih.
change of test-paper colour, by acids, v. 125. vi. 152.

xi. 403. Changes of colour by heat, v. 128. On the sounds pro-
duced by flame in tubes, 274. Reduction of oxide of silver by
ammonia, 368
on a supposed new metal, Sirium or Vestium, vi. 112,

vii. 291. On the hydrometer, vi. 133. On effect of boracic acid
on turmeric paper, 152. xi. 403. On separation of iron and
manganese, vi. 153, 357. On gallic acid, tannin, &c., 154. On
triple tartrate of bismuth and manganese, 158. Muriate of
zinc, 159. On some metallic benzoates, ih. On ' pure
spring water, 171. On preparation of pure manganese, 358.
On action of chlorine and carburetted hydrogen, ih. On pre-
paration of nitrous oxide, 360
on inflammation of gunpowder by percussion, vii. 183.

76 INDEX.

Analysis of wootz, or Indian steel, 288. Pyrometrical gauge,
384. On palm wine, 387. Analysis of a stone used in cutlery,
399

Faraday (M.), on strength of JEtna. wines, viii. 16S. On the de-
composition of chloride of silver by hydrogen, and by zinc, 374.

preservation of crystals, x. 185. On alloys of steel,

319.. On red fire, 411

' on a test for baryta and strontia, x. 189. On vapour

of mercury at common temperatures, 354. On chlorides of car-
bon, 386. xi. 129

on dissection of crystals, xi. 202

— on some new electro-magnetical motions, and on the

theory of magnetism, xii. 74, 416. On contact in voltaic elec-
tricity, 185. On new electro-magnetic apparatus, 186, 283.
On the changing of vegetable colours, as an alkaline property,
and on other bodies than alkalies possessing it, xiii. 315. xiv.
234

on the composition of hydriodide of carbon, xiii. 429

effect of cold on magnetic needles, xiv. 435. On the

temperature produced by vapour, and on the temperature of

vapour, 439

. on hydrate of chlorine, xv. 71. Condensation of

chlorine gas into a liquid, 74, 163. xvii. 123. Historical
statement respecting electro-magnetic rotation, xv. 288

change of musket-balls in Shrapnell shells, xvi. 163.

Action of gunpowder on lead, ib. Effect of light on the colour

of plate glass, 164. xix. 341

change of fat by water, heat, and pressure, xvi. 172.

Historical statement respecting the liquefaction of gases, 229
on the condensation of several gases into liquids, xvii.

124. On the existence of a nitrate and a salt of potash in
Cheltenham water, 178. On a supposed new metal taschium,
390

on fumigation, xviii. 92

on some cases of the formation of ammonia, and on the

means of testing the presence of minute portions of nitrogen in

iiJt)EX. 77

certain states, xix. IG. On the substitution of tubes for bottles

in the preservation of certain fluids, &c., 149. Composition of

crystals of sulphate of soda, 153. Artificial crystals of chromate

of lead, 155. On new compounds of carbon and hydrogen, &c.

273. XX. 348. On the electro-magnetic current, xix. 338.

Electric powers of oxalate of lime, ib.
Faraday (M.) on new compounds of carbon and hydrogen, and on

certain other products obtained during the decomposition of

oil by heat, xx. 348
Farkas (M.), notice of a new diving machine Invented by, xi. 200
Farrar's (Prof.) description of a violent and destructive storm in

New England, in September, 1815, vii. 102
Fascinating power of serpents, vi. 374
Fasti ConsulareSj new fragment of, discovered, vii. 195
Fat bodies, results of the decomposition of, by oxide of copper,

xii. 323
— change of, by water, heat, and pressure, xvi. 172
Faujas (St. Fond), notice of the death of, viii. 196
Faxar (M. Palacio) on a soda lake in South America, i. 188
■■ description of the valleys of Cucuta in South America, iii.

337, 54S
Fear, influence of, in producing changes of functions in the living

body, iv. 217
Febrifuge (new), notice of, ix. 198
February, 1824, astronomical phenomena for, xvi. 292
Feetham (Mr.), apparatus of, for sweeping chimneys, described,

V. 354
Ferns, observations on the geographical distribution of, iv. 57

on the construction and fructification of, vi. 210

Ferrari (M.), process for obtaining strychnia, xvii. 170; and on

the volatility of its salts, 171
Ferro-prussiates, observations on, x. 179. xi. 208

of potash, constitution of, xiii. 147

Feuillca CordifoUa^ a remedy for vegetable poisons, x. 192
Fever of Batavia, symptoms and treatment of, vii. 2
Fibrina, on the influence of water on, xiii. 419

78. INDEX.

Fielder and Hagen (MM.), [observations of, on sand-drigs of

fulgorites, xvii. 181
Fields of ice, account of the generation of, iv. 251 ; and of their

tremendous concussions, 253
Fig-trees, hints on the management of, vii. 169
Figure (of the earth), observations on the operations undertaken

for determining, v. 340-351

observations on, viii. 108. ix. 32. xx. 141

of the heavenly bodies, observation on the apparent

changes in, x. 9
Figures (Arabic), conjectures upon the original formation of, i.l 66
Filberts, fertilization of the female blossoms of, xv. 107
Finch (Mr.), account of a land-slip, by, xiv. 455
. description of a Roman camp by, at Mitchley near Bir-
mingham, xvi. 24
Fire, experiments to prove that it has weight, xi. 260. By its

heat can thicken homogeneous bodies, xii. 56. Can thicken

water, 58 ; and air, 61
Fire-damp, explosion from, v. 370. viii. 382
Fire-escape, simple, described, vi. 139
Fire (green), component parts of, xiv. 232
Fire-places, observations on the construction of, vi. 364
Fire (red), how obtained, ix. 411
Fire, extinction of, in chimneys, xvi. 156
Fish, Chinese mode of hatching, xvii. 176
' experiments on the transportation of, from salt to fresh

water, xvii. 209. xix. 238. On the generation of fish, xvii.

277
Fish oil, mode of purifying, xiii. 423
Fisher (Mr.), astronomical observations of, during the Arctic

Expedition, v. 299
observation of, on the figure of the earth, as deduced from

the measurement of arcs of the meridian, and on pendulums,

vii. 299
' obseiTations of, on the variation of the compass observed

in the late Voyage of Discovery to the North Pole, ix. 81

INDEX. 79

Fisher (Mr.), on errors in longitude, x. 396

FiSK (Rev. Dr.), observations of, on the junction of the fresh
water of rivers with the salt water of the sea, ii. 208

Fissures, on the capillary action of, xvii. 151

FiTZWiLLiAM (the late Lord), anecdote of, vii. 262

Fixed stars, corrections in the right ascension of thirty-six, for
every day in the year, x. 427. xi. 186

Flame, experiments on, by Sir H. Davy, ii. 124. New views
thence resulting, 125. Account of further experiments on, 463

• nature of, v. ii. May be extinguished by cooling, iii.

Nature of the light of, iv

Flammel (Nicholas), account of the alchymistical labours of, ix.
230

Flaguergues (M.), remarks of, on the variation of thermometers,
xiv. 441. Notice of the drosometer of, xviii. 185. His ac-
count of the annual quantity of dew fallen, 186. Notice of his
rain gauges, ib.

Flax and Hemp, ordinary modes of dressing, iv. 324. Account
of Mr. Lee's improvements in dressing flax in the dry way,
329 ; and of Messrs. Hill and Bundy's apparatus, 334. Pro-
cess of spinning flax, 342

Flax and Hemp, report of the committee of the House of Com-
mons on Messrs. Hill and Bundy's and Mr. Lee's petitions,
relative to machinery for the manufacture of flax, v. 30. Evi-
dence of Mr. Millington on this subject, 32 ; of other wit-
nesses, 41. Disingenuity of the French concerning these
machines exposed, 186

. , dry, dressing, observations on, vi. 141

Flinders (Capt.), priority of his discoveries asserted, ii. 383

observations of, on the inclination of the magnetic

needle, iv. 106

important observations of, to account for magnetic va«

riation, vi. 99.
Flour, directions for ascertaining the purity of, vii. 370

analysis of two species of, xiii. 405

Flouebns (M.), analysis of the memoir of, on the properties a:ud

80 INDEX.

functions of the nervous system, in the different vertebrated

animals, xiv. 427
Flower, luminous appearance produced by, x. 469
Flowers, action of, on air, xv. 317
Fluidity, observations on, ix. 52
Fluids, observations on the boiling point of, v. 361

action of heat and pressure on, xv. 145

Fluoboric gas, experiments on the formation of alcohol by, xi.

494
Fluo-silicic acid, observations on, iv. 287
Flouric acid found in mica, x. 196
Fly in turnips, prevention of, v. 397

■ remedy for, viii. 153

Flying fish seen in the channel, notice of, xx. 412

Fodere's (M.) Medecine Legale, iii. 34. Objects of his work, Ss.

Physical qualities of men, and the age of maturity considered,

39. At what time the period of gestation ceases, ib. On the

relative and absolute duration of life, 40. Rule of Code Na^

poleon on this subject, ib. Defect of the English law in this

point, 41. Different effects of the mind, ib. Pregnancy, 42 ;

utero gestation, 43 ; signs of life, 44 ; appearances of

death, 45
Foetus, extraordinary animal, account of, viii. 1S5
Fogs of the Polar Seas, remarks on, xx. 1 1
Food, table of the consumption of, at Paris, for 1819, xi. 224
Forense and formiate of lead, analysis of, xiii. 429
Forests, benefit and necessity of, in mountainous countries, ii. 57
Forgery of bank-notes, reports of the commissioners for inquiring

into, ix. 142
Formic acid, artificial production of, xiv. 232

composition of, xix. 355

For SHAMMER (Dr.), experiments of, on the Cameleon mineral,

X. 175

analysis of the oxides of manganese by, xi. 201

Fortifications (Indian), vestiges of, in North America, described,

viii. 224

INDEX. 81

FosBROKE (John, Esq.), geological description of the hills from
Ross to Chepstow, ix. 35. Characteristics of the Hereford-
shire formations, and an outline of the stratifications of the
forest of Dean, and the opposite shores of the Severn, 37

Fx)ssil remains, notice of, v. 377. vi. 376. viii. 252

wood, notice of, vii. 194

elephant found in Siberia, ibid, 95

bones discovered at Plymouth, xii. 124. At Kirkdale,

described, xiv. 170

shells, observations on, xvii. 129, 2G7

observations on, xix. 190. Description of the fossil

Elk of Ireland, 269. Of the iguanodon, a fossil reptile found

in Tilgate forest, 304
FouRCROY, theory of, concerning the principle of Aroma, x. 110
Fourier (M.), observations of, on the temperature of the earth,

xiii. 144
Fourier (Baron), account of some thermo-electric experiments,

xvi. 126
FouRNiER (Dr.), memoir of, on the defective pronunciation of the

letter R, iii. 170
France, economy of the chemists of, compared with that of the

English chemists, xii. 355
.-^— — observations on the state of pharmacy in, ix. 239

account of the wines of, xviii. 125

Frediani (Cavalier), letters of, to Canova, describing his travels

in Africa and the East, x. 364
Freestone, superior, found in Scotland, iv. 381
Freezing of wine, observations on, i. 69

of water, evolution of heat by, ix. 409

French, early settlements of in North America, viii. 226
Fresco-paintings, a new process for the preservation of, xii, 406'
Frescoes of Domenichino transferred to canvass, vi. 177
Fresnel (M.), observation of, on the ascent of clouds in the at-
mosphere, XV. 165
on the repulsion exerted by heated bodies at sensible

distances, xx. \Q%

82 INDEX.

Frog, observations on the changes of the ovum of, during the

formation of the tadpole, xix. 295
Frost, test for the action of, on building materials, xvii. 148.

xix. 136
Frost (Mr.), syllabus of his course of lectures upon Botany, xvii.

2S4. Remarks on the mustard-tree of the Scriptures, xx. 57.

On a new emetic oil, 59. On the expressed oil of the seeds

of the croton tiglium, 231
Fruits, action of carbonic acid gas on, vii. 385. Observations on

the ripening of, xi. 395
— — (green), influence of on the air, xiii. 152
Fruit-trees, beneficial effects of salt in making them productive,

X. 61 ; and in rendering them unfit for the habitation of

worms or insects, 63. Ripening of wall-fruit, how facilitated,

448. To protect fruit from wasps, ibid.
Fuel, remarks and experiments on the economy of, xiii. 58

comparative advantage of coke and wood for, xvii. 36 1

Fuller's earth discovered in chalk, xi. 220
Fulminating gold, preparation of, viii. 368

. — ■ — mercury, explosion of, x. 182

. ■ powders, explosion of, xix. 348. Notice of Moretti's

fulminating acid, 349
silver and mercury, results of experiments on, xvii. 153

Fulminic acid and Fulminates, experiments on the analysis of,
xvii. 386

Functions of the human body, observations on the periodical sus-
pension and renewal of, vi. 1, 20

Fungi, structure and fructification of, vi. 222

which tinge snow red, experiments on, x. 395

notice of a new species of, xv. 172

Furnace grates, improvements in, 140

Fusible metal, preparation and application of, xiii. 444
IFusiNiERi (Signor), researches on the colour acquired by metal
when heated, viii. 362

INDEX. ^

Gallic acid, observations on, vi. 154

■ — experiments on, vii. 178

• conversion of, into ulmin by oxygen gas, xix. 363
Galls from China, experiments on, iii. 130

Galvanic action, experiments on, iii. 207

— pile of Zamboni, strictures on, ii. 161. Vindication of

those remarks, 449

• experiments on the body of a criminal after execution,

vi. 288

Galvanism, benefit of, in asthmatic dyspnoea, ii. 458

observations on the agency of, viii. 72-87

. proof of the identity of, with nervous influence, xi. 261

■ — effects of, on the nervous system, xiv. 105

Galvanometer (new), notice of, xx. 170

GARPBN(jVIr. Alexander j, evidence of, in the cause of Severn and
Co. versus the Imperial Insurance Company, x. 348

Gardening, historical sketch of the progress of, in ancient and mo-
dern times, x. 52. Its influence on society, 55

Gardens of Lahore described, ix. 311

Gardiner (Lieut. F.), notice of a life-boat, invented by, vi. 331

Garlic, experiments on, iii. 186

Garnet, analysis of the, vii. 401. xii.329

Garnett (Mr.), observations of, on the production of ice at the
bottom of rivers, v. 268

Gas apparatus, account of Mr. Clegg's improvements in, ii. 13B

lights employed in London, iii. 216

on the production of, from oil, vi. 108. viii. 120. xiii. 423

a new inflammable one discovered, vi. 153. Procured from

turf, 157

retorts, observations on, vi. 71

■ illumination, facts relating to, vii. 312. Advantages of oil
gas over that obtained from coal, 315. Notices of Mr. Accum's
treatise on coal^as, 317; and of Mr. Peckston's treatise, Sit

lamp (portable), described, viii. 233

> lighting, improvements in, x. 464

— — tubes lined with lead, benefit of^ 170

G 2

84 INDEX.

Gas-tar, useful green paint made from, xii. 407.

— - from oil and coal, experiments on, xii. 135. Successful

application of gas to the illumination of the clock dial of the

Tron Church at Glasgow, 229
— — obtained from coal-tar, xiii. 227

— lighting in London, extent of, xv. 367

— — evolution of, during metallic precipitation, xvi. 168. His-
torical statement of the liquefaction of gases, 229. Correction
of the bulk of gases for temperature, 378
— - hydrogen, the odour of, proved to be extraneous, xvii. 380

inflammable, inspiration of, xx. 393.

correction of an error in the expansion of, xx. 294

Gascony, notice of, the wines of, xviii. 129
Gases, intestinal, experiments on, ii. 185

■ experiments on the escape of, through capillary tubes, iii.
354. vii. 106
" on the specific gravity of, vii. 187

■ specific heat of, ix. 400

— new test for ascertaining the dryness of, xv. 160. Con-

densation of into liquids, 74, 163. xvii. 123. On the ap-
plication of liquids formed by such condensation, as mechanical
agents, 125.

Gaseous mixtures, action of platinum on, and its application to
their analysis, xix. 101

Gasking (Thomas), mathematical talent of, vi. 132

Gauge, pyrometrical, account of, vii. 384

Gauss (M.), notice of a new signal invented by, for trigonome-
trical measurements, xiii. 421

Gay-Lussac (M.), claim of, as the first discoverer of iodine, re-
futed, i. 284. Note. Strictures on his classification of unde-
composed substances, 285. Remarks on his nomenclature, 288.
Confirmation of his researches on the prussic basis and acid,
288

on the dilatation of liquids, ii. 163

— observations of, on the solvent property of the acid

tartrate of potassium, iii. 213

INDEX. 85

Gay-Lussac (M.), observations and experiments of, on the boiling

point of fluids, v. 3GI
and Wblter, on a new acid of sulphur and oxygen,

vii. 371
— — on the analysis of the water of the Dead Sea, viii.

164 ; and of the river Jordan, 165

on the laws of the propagation of heat, xiv. 207

Congelation of mercury by, 441. On the suspension of clouds,
446

experiments and observations of, on the cold produced

by the evaporation of liquids, xv. 74, 163
experiments of, on the acid of the triple prussiates.

xvi. 102

instructions of, for ascertaining the strength of chlo-

ride of lime, or bleaching powder, xviii. 182. Reply to his ob-
servations on the radiation of heat in the atmosphere, 305
abstract of his report on paratonneres or conductor*

of lightning, xix. 143. Letter of, to Mr. Danibll, on the ex-
pansion of gases by vapour, xx. 294
Gkber, an alchymist, notice of, ix. 227
Gelatine, new test for, x. 454
Gems (vegetable), of Batavia, notice of, vii. 285

(artificial), new mode of preparing, x. 184

(ancient), representing (Edipus expounding the enigma of

the Sphinx, xii. 1 1
Gemellaro (Signor), extracts from the meteorological journal of,

on the volcanoes in Sicily, xiv. 322
■ . account by, of the eruption of Mount MtuA in 1819,

xix. 227
General literature, miscellaneous intelligence concerning, vi. 173.

xi. 223, 411
Geneva, notice of a bridge of suspension at, xvi. 369. Expense

and durability of, xvii. 147
Geoffroy (M.), the first producer of the alloy of antimony and

potassium, xix. 152

S6

INDEX.

Geography of plants in France, how influenced by elevation above

the level of the sea, iv. 176

—— — of Africa, remarks on, vii. 329

— defined, x. 239. Strictures on Baron Humboldt's

works on this subject, 240

. remarks on, xiii. 162

. , — and geology of Lake Superior, notes on, xviii. 1 ,

22S

Geological maps and works, notice of, x. 206

Geologies (mineral and Mosaic,) comparative estimate of, analysed,
XV. 108

Geology of the West India islands, observations on, v. 311

— ' — " miscellaneous intelligence concerning, vi. 169. x. 196

of Barbadoes, memoir on, xi. 10

of the Padrian-Vicentine, and Veronese territories, re-
marks on, xiv. 16. Of England and Wales, two principal
basins described, 144; supermedial order of rocks, 147. Chalk
formations, 148. Oolitic series, 149. Carboniferous strata or
medial order of rocks, 150. Coal strata, 151. Carboniferous
limestone, 152. Old red sandstone, and trapstone, 153
■ '■' remarks on some crude theories of, xix. 64. Abstract

of Dr. Thomas Burnett's theory of the earth, 65. Of Dr.
Woodward's, 67. Geological researches of Mitchell, 69; and
Whitehurst, 70. Sketch of the Neptimian theory of Werner,
72 ; and of the Platonic theory of Dr. Hutton, 74. Order of
Mr. Brande's lectures on, 77. Account of the earth's surface
ajid different strata, 79, 186. Observations on the deposits of
gravel, 196
„ x)utlines of, xx. 24. Position of chalk strata, 25; its

organic remains, 27. Flints, 29. Varieties of sand and
clay^ ih. Portland stone, 31 ; oolitic formation, 32 ; old
red sandstone, red marl-gypsum, 33 ; salt deposits, 35 ; coal
formation, ironstone, 2G ; faults or dykes, ib. ; theory of the
origin of coal, 39 ; limestone, 235 ; toadstone, 238, ; old red
sandstone of the Wernerian school, 238. Grauwacke, 240.

INDEX. 87

Clay-State, its aspect and various contortions, 241. Granitic
formation, 248. Hornblende, ib. Serpentine, ib. Aspect
of granite tracts, 251. Gneiss and mica-slate, 253. Junction
of granite and mica-slate, 255 ; with other rocks, 256. Con-
cluding observations on the numerous theories to account for
the various appearances, and irregularities of the surface of the
earth, 25G

George III., interesting anecdotes of, ix. 293

Gestation period, at what time it ceases, iii. 39

Getres, notice of the removal of the glacier of, xvii. 396

GiESSE (M.), account of a supposed new metal, from the residue of
sulphuric acid, xii. 315

Gilbert (Davies, Esq.), observations of, on the properties of the
catenarian curve, with reference to bridges by suspension,
X. 230-235

on the ventilation of rooms, and the ascent of heated

gases through flues, xiii. 113-120

investigation by, of the methods used for approximating

to the roots of affected equations, xiv. 353
researches on the vibrations of heavy bodies in cycloi-

dal and circular arches, &c., xv. 90-103
observations of, on the nature and advantage of wheels

and springs for cari'iages, the draft of cattle, and the form of

roads, xviii. 95

on the vibrations of heavy bodies, xx. 69

Gillan's (Dr.), account of Batavia, its inhabitants, commerce,
&c., vii. 1-20, 273-288

GiLLERON (M.), experiments of, on capillary attraction, xix. 134.

Giomale di Fidca, analytical review of, iii. 896-405

GiRARD (M. P. S,), on the attraction manifested at sensible dis-
tances by solid surfaces moistened by, and immersed in a
liquid, XX. 379-383

GiRAUD (M.), notice of his memoir on the valleys of Egypt, iv. 98

Glaciers, alarming progress of, iv. 282

increase of, in Switzerland, v. 134

fall of, ix. 426

88 INDEX.

Glaciers, remarkable, near Behring's Strait, xiv. 236
Glasgow, population of, x. 202

account of the mode of illuminating the clock-dial of

the steeple of the Tron church at, xii. 229

number and power of the steam-engines at, xix. 328

Glass, on the communication of double refraction to, by mecha-
nical compression and dilatation, i. 293

brittleness of, prevented, viii. 383

on the structure of, when in a state of vibration, ix. 390

■ affinity of, for water, xiv. 439. Its tenacity, ibid.

impermeability of, to water, xviii. 168

for telescopes, account of M. Guirand's experiments for

making, xix. 248-258. On the colour of, as affected by light,
341

— — action of water upon, with some observations on its slow

decomposition, xx. 259-264

Glaze (new), for porcelain, xi. 392. Improved, for red earthen-
ware, XV. 142

Glazier's diamond, observations on, ii. 205

Glenroy, parallel roads of, remarks on, iii. 132

Globe (terrestrial), in relief, notice of, x. 450

temperature of the interior of, xiv. 207

Gloiodine, how obtained, ix. 400 ; its properties, ibid.

Glowing-lamp, silver wire for, vii. 183

Gluten of wheat, researches on, ix. 399. An antidote for corro-
sive sublimate, 401

Gmelin (Prof.), on the new production of anhydrous sulphuric
acid, xix. 345.

Goad (S. T., Esq.), on a volcanic eruption in the island of Java,
i. 256

Gold, experiments on the precipitation of the oxides of, by potash,
&c. ii. 166. Method of assaying, 438

^— nature, properties, and combinations of, described, iv. 240

lampate of, vi. 322

— — native, notice of, vii. 399

" action of acids on the oxide of, x. 118 ; and of salts on its

INDEX. 89

chloride, US. On the iodide of, 121. Conclusions of M. Pel-
letier relative to this metal, 123

Gold, experiments on some combinations of, xii. 318

crystallized, xiv. 42S. Triple chloride of, and sodium, 400

— — trinkets, suggestion for cleaning, xviii. 179

• native of North Carolina, observations on, xix. 364.

GoLDiNGHAM (John, Esq.), on the longitudes of Madras, Fort Wil-
liam, Bombay, &c., xiv. 386

' experiments of, for ascertaining the velocity of
sound, xvi. 332

GoMPERTZ (Benjamin, Esq.), on pendulums vibrating between
cheeks, iii. 13-34

notice of the researches of, on the nature of the func-
tions of mortality, xix. 279

GoNORD (M.), extraordinary improvement of, in copper-plate
printing, ix. 391

Gordon (Dr.), experiments to shew that the bufFy coat, or in-
flammatory crust, is not confined to venous blood, i. 295

opinion of, respecting the heat evolved during the coa-
gulation of the blood, controverted, ii. 246.

GoRHAM (Dr. John), on the analysis of India corn, xi. 206. Cri-
tical notice of his Elements of Chemical Science^ 348

Goring (Dr.), on indistinctness of vision, caused by the presence
of false lights in optical instruments, and remedies for it, xvii.
17-28, 202. On the adaptation of a compound microscope, to
act as a dynameter for telescopes, 367

improvement in microscopes, suggested by, xix. 132.

Gottingen, Royal Society of, prize question of, v. 361.

GouGH (Mr.), anecdote of, viii. 261.

Gout, on the use of colchicum autumnale in, iii. 373.

Graham (George), inventor of the dead escapement, xvi. 1. Bio-
graphical notice of him, 2.

Grain, preservation of from mice, xv. 140. xviii. 166.

Grand-terre, geological structure of, v. 312.

Granite in many instances preferable for building, iii. 381.

of Aberdeenshire, observations on, and on the identity

90 INDEX.

of certain varieties of, with other rocks pertaining to the trap
family, x. 29. Geological resemblance between it and the trap
rocks, 40. Instances in which its essential characters are as-
sumed by trap-rocks, 45, xi. 404

Granulation of copper, xi. 386

Granville (Dr.), on the physical and chemical properties of
the Malambo bark, i. 59. History of its discovery, 60 ; its
physical properties, 61 ; chemical properties, 63 ; reflections on
its constituent principles, 64. Report on M. Meuthon's Me-
moir, entitled " Decouverte de la Maniere dont se Forme les
Cristaux Terreux ei MetalUques non Salins, &c., 123-130. An-
notation thereon, 138.

. report of, on Sig. Monticelli's Memoir on the erup-
tion of Vesuvius, in December, 1813, ii. 25. Report of, on

M. Vauquelin's experiments on the ergot, or spur of rye, 320

his memoirs of Baron Guyton de Morveau, iii. 249,

296

treatise of a hydro-cyanic acid reviewed, x. 398-407
description of an Egyptian mummy, analysis of, xix»

261

— — ' • essay by, on the Egyptian mummies, and observa-
tions on the art of embalming among the ancient Egyptians,
XX. 337-343

Grasses, observations on the natural family of, v. 46-52

Grassington Moor, notice on the level of, vi. 348.

Grass-rope, notice of, from New Zealand, vii. 170.

Gravel in the human body, constituent parts of, vi. 41. Causes
of the disorder, 43. Treatment of it, ib. General observa-
tions on the early symptoms of this disorder, and on the
modes of treating them, 197

deposits, observations on, xix. 196

Gray (Mr.), observations of, on the artificial production of pearls,
xix. 167.

Great Britain, remarks on the numerical changes of population
in, xvi. 203

Grecian University, notice of, viii. 393

INDEX. W

Greek fire of the middle ages, conjectures on, xiv. 22

Green (Mr.), ascent of, in a balloon from Portsea, xiii. 115.

Observations and experiments made by, during his aerial

voyage, 116. Remarks thereon, 117
Green colour, account of the preparation of a new one, xv. 309

fire, component parts of, xiv. 231

Greenland, or polar ice, account of, iv. 247-267. Account of the

devastations of ice in, 283.
Greenwich mural circle, accuracy of, xvi. 1 89.

computation of the latitude of, xx. 98-108.

Gregory (Dr.), experiments of, on the velocity of sound, xviii.

162
Gregson (Mr. Joseph), on a new method of constructing chimnies,

iii. 348. Its advantages, 349. Description of his method, 351
Grenadines (islands), geological structure of, v. 314
Grief, influence of, in producing changes in the living body, iv.

209
Griffiths (J. R., Esq.), description of an instrument for de-
stroying stone in the bladder, xx. 21
I (Mr. Ralph), biographical notice of, xiii. 309
(Mr. T.) on the component parts oi green fire ^ xiv. 231.

On the action of water upon metallic arsenic, 233. Method of

colouring alum crystals, 445
experiments on the proportion of charcoal obtained

from woods having a greater specific gravity than box-wood,

xvi. 264

account of an electrical arrangement produced with

different charcoals and one conducting fluid, xvii. 174
experiments on the boiling points of saturated solutions,

xviii. 89. On the electrical conducting power of melted resi-
nous bodies, 403
on the hygrometric property of insoluble and difficultly

soluble compounds, xix. 92-98. On an apparatus for exhibiting
the simultaneous rotation, of two voltaic conducting wires
round the opposite poles of magnets, 336
on the action of water upon glass, with some observa-

^ INDEX.

tions on its slow decomposition, xx, 259. On the hygrometric
property of sulphuric acid, 400. Apparatus for exhibiting the
deflexion of a magnetic needle by the electric current, ib.

Griping, sense of, how caused, ii. 12

Groboogan (Plains of), account of a singular volcanic eruption
in, i. 256

Groombridge (Stephen, Esq.), empirical elements of a table of
refraction, xv. 128

■ ■' transit circle, accuracy of, determined, xvi. 189

• comparison by, of the new tables of refraction,

with observations, xvii. 100

■ researches of, on the theory of atmospherical re-

fractions, xviii. 365
Grotto in the interior of the Cape of Good Hope, xvi. 272
Grouvelle (M.), on the combinations of oxides with chlorine,

iodine, and cyanogen, xii. 174. On various compounds of

chromium, 319
— — — — disingenuousness of, exposed, xiii. 8. On the sub

and super-nitrates, 396
Guaiacum, on the action of gluten on, viii. 376
— — — tincture of, a test for copper, x. 182
Guayana (Spanish), journal of an excursion from Angostura to

the Missions of, viii. 260-287
Guiana, the common, observations on, xvii. 255
GuiBOURT (M.), abstract of his facts towards the chemical history

of mercury, xviii. 29 1
Guienne, notice of the wines of, xviii. 129

GuiNAND (M.), bibliographical notice of, and of his optical disco-
veries, xix. 244-253
Gum obtained from starch, vii. 181
Gums, salivations and ulcerations of, produced by hydrocyanic

acid, xii. 428
Gunpowder, inflamed without a spark, viii. 183
■ by whom invented, ix. 229

analysis of, xi. 390. Fired by electricity, 391

■■ inflammation of, under water, xv. 164/

INDEX. 93

Gunpowder, action of, on lead, xvi. 163, Inflammation of, by
slaking lime, ib.

GuRi (Capuchin), mission of, noticed, ix. 19

GuRNEY (Goldsworthy), lectures of, on chemical science, reviewed,
xvi. 301. Extravagant eulogies of them in some newspapers,
ib. Specimens of the author's originality in treating of the
higher departments of chemistry, 301 ; and of his blunders in
the practical parts of that science, 305

GuYTON DE MoRVEAU (Baron), memoir of the life and writings of,
iii. 249, Birth and early education, 250. Notice of his poem,-
entitled the Kat Jconoclaste^ with specimens, 251. Appointed
advocate-general of the parliament of Dijon, 254. Analysis
of his memoir on public instruction, 255. Commencement of
his chemical studies, 257. Account of his early experiments,
260-264. His connexion with Buffon and Malesherbes, 265.
Discovers the mode of disinfecting air by means of acid gases,
266. Delivers a course of lectures on chemistry at Dijon, 267.
Notice of his Elemens de Chimie, 269. Forms a mineralogical
cabinet, and discovers valuable mines of lead and coal, 272,
Undertakes the chemical department of the Encyclopedie
Methodique, 273. Account of this work, 284. Effects an
important change in chemical nomenclature, 276. Translates
the Opuscida Chemica of Bergman into French, 278. Esta-
blishes a manufactory of soda, 279. Ascends in a balloon
with M. Virly, 280. Verses on that occasion, 281. Sensations
of Morveau during the ascent, 282. His important discoveries
on steel, 283. Rejects the Stahlian doctrine of phlogiston,
286. Embarks in the public service, 289. His efforts in
behalf of science, 290. Follows the armies of the republic,
and contributes to the victory of Fleurus, 290. Elected a
member of the Royal Society of London, 287; and of the
National Institute of Paris, 291. Resigns his public employ-
ments, and applies himself wholly to scientific pursuits, 292.
Appointed a member and officer of the Legion of Honour, ib. ;
and created a baron of the empire, 294. Retreats from public
duties, ib. Review of his public and private character, ib.

94 INDEX.

Hail, nature of, ix. 424

Hailstones, form of, xviii. 11

Hair (human), permanency of, xix. 168

Hall (Capt. Basil), on a meteoric stone that fell near Bombay, i.
117. Results of experiments made by, with an invariable
pendulum, xvii. 126

Hall (Dr.), his suggestion for a register thermometer, iv. 43.
Note of, on the formation of spots on cotton goods by stoving,
198

— description of an aerometer for correcting pneumatic
experiments, v. 52. Experiments and observations of, on vision,
249. On a mode of preserving some vegetable remedies, 366.
On the spontaneous combustion of cotton goods which have
been imbued with linseed-oil, 367. Memoir of on the combined
agencies of water and oxygen gas, in the oxidation of iron, vii.
. 55. On M. Gay-Lussac's mode of producing cold, 383

-< observations on the physiology of speech, xix. 8-16

-r— — on one of the causes of the movements of the barometer.

and of the south and west winds, xx. 14-21
Hall (Messrs.), experiments of on stoving cotton goods, with

sulphur, iv. 196.
Hallbr's theory respecting muscular motion examined, ii. 225

' of irritability considered, xiii. 98

Halley (Dr.), notice of the experiments of, to account for the

phenomena of magnetic variation, vi. 91
Hallucination, observations on, iv. 95
Halo (lunar), described, v. 371
Haloes, artificial formation of, xv. 367.
Hamilton (Mr.), conjectures of relative to the ancient inscription

on the column at Alexandria, x. 4. Copy of that inscription

as deciphered by him, 7
Hammers (mineralogical) observations on the forms of, xi. 1-10
Hampstead parish, population of, v. 309
Hancock (Dr.), account of the native oil of laurel, xviii. 47.
Hancock (Mr.), process of, for preparing caoutchouc, xvii. 364
Hansteen (Prof.), experiments of, for determining the law of

magnetic attraction, xii. 335

INDEX, 95

Hansteen (Prof.), discoveries of, in terrestrial magnetism, xiii»

432. Results of liis observations on the intensity of the magnetic

force in various parts of the world, 434
on the nature of shooting-stars seen in the daytime, xx.

168
Hare (Dr.), account of his single gold-leaf electrometer, xviii.

378 ; and of his voltaic trough, ib. On the preparation of

artificial chalybeate water, 380. On the combustion of iron

by sulphur, 381
Harpinella, a new musical instrument, notice of, v. 120
Harpoon (new), notice of, v. 121, and of harpoon-guns, ib.
Harris (Mr. J.), evidence of, with observations, in the cause of

Severn & Co., against the Jmperial Insurance Company, x. 324
Harrogate, analysis of a new sulphur-spring at, xv. 89
Hart (Mr. John), observations on the production of light by. the

discharge of an air-gun, xv. 64
Hartshorn, use of, in intoxication, xi. 407
Harvest-moon, phenomenon of, v. 354
Harvey (George, Esq.), experimental inquiries relative to the

formation of mists, xv. 55-64
— remarks of, on the deposition of dew, xvi. 35, xvii. 1. On

the numerical changes of the population of Great Britain, 203.

On the influence of magnetism on chronometers, 179-202, 3G5.

Experimental inquiries relative to tlie distribution and changes

of the magnetic intensity in ships of war, 261 ; xix. 333
— — obser^^ations on the effects of the induced magnetism of

an iron shell on the rates of chronometers, xviii. 34-47. Re-
sults of his experiments relating to the comparative means of
defence afforded by ships of war having square, and curvilinear
sterns, 201-223

— — remarks of, on the returns of the population in Ireland, xix.
217. Tables of the number of pupils receiving instruction in
that country, witli observations on the state of education, 220.
On some improvements in naval architecture, 235.

remarks by, on the fogs of the Polar Seas, xx. 1 1

Harwood (Dr.), syllabus of his lectures on zoology, xvii. 286

96 INDfiX.

Hastings (Dr. C), observations on the division of the eighth pair

of nerves, xi. 45. Reply thereto, 320. xii. 96.
Hatchett (C. Esq.), his process for purifying musty corn, v.

-pref. vii.
Hatching fish, Chinese method of, xvii. 178
Hats, improvement in the manufacture of, ii. 180
Haussman (Prof.), remarks on the manufacture of Etruscan vases,

XX. 163
Hauy (M.), notice of his theory of crystallization, iii. 365

experiments of, on the insulation of electricity, ix. 206

Hauyne, supposed discovery of, vi. 376

Hawkins' (Mr.), mode of preparing emery, xix. 135

Hay's (E. W. A., Esq.) description of an ancient monument found

at Colchester, representing the Theban sphinx, xii. 1
Hay-plant of Northern India, description and uses of, xix. 1
Hayotte, advancement of the ground in the village of, xvii. 180
Heart, singular case of mal- conformation of, i. 49-55

■ existence of nerves in, denied by Soemmerring, xiii. 102,
Asserted by Scarpa, 103 ; and again denied by Bichat, 103,
Observations on M. Le Gallois's account of the uses of the
cardiac nerves, 105

Heart-wood of trees, remarks on the office of, v. 169
Heat and cold, effects of, on natural bodies, i. 299
Heat, effects of, on vegetation, ii. 47. Evolved during the coa-
gulation of the blood, 246. Experiment on the transmission
of,' 424.

■ change of colour effected by, v. 129. Experiments and
observations on radiant heat, 364

specific, of gases, ix. 403. Evolution of, by freezing, 409.

Great degree of, at Bagdad, 423

■ laws of the propagation of, xii. 180. Of the sun's rays dur-
ing the solar eclipse of September 7, 1820, 313

of solutions crystallized by exposure to air, xiii. '^2^.

in the moon's rays, remarks on, 229. Effect of, on the

colour of the ruby, 427
and pressure, action of, on certain fluids, xv. 145. xvi. 91.

INDEX. 97

Remarks on, 100. Produced by friction of a solid against a
liquid, XV. 1G2

Heat, solubility diminished by, xvi. 165

on the radiation of, in the atmosphere, xviii. 305

and light from terrestrial sources, observations on, xix. 45,

64, 213

Heated bodies, repulsion exerted by, at certain distances, xx. 1C4

Heavenly bodies, observations on the apparent change in the
place, colour, size, and figure of, x. 9

Heavy bodies, supplement to a paper on the vibrations of, xx. 69

Hebrew medal, of ancient brass, discovered in Ireland, vi. 382

Hebrides (islands), geology of, xiii. 192

Hedwig (John), life of, i. 103. Birth and early education, 104.
Progress of his botanical studies, 105. Removes to Leipsic,
108. Publishes his discoveries on cryptogamous plants, 109.
Appointed professor of medicine, ih. List of different trea-
tises published by him, 110. His character, 112.

Heinrich (M.), experiments and observations of, on phosphores-
cence, xi. 399

Hellebore (black), analysis of the roots of, xiii. 150

Hematitic iron ore, recent formation of, xx. 187

Hemp-seed, sowing of, a preventive of the depredations of cater-
pillars, xiv. 238

Henderson (Dr.), analysis of his History of Wines, with re-
marks, xviii. 117

Henderson (Mr.), his improved method of computing an ob-
served occupation, xviii. 344

on a method of computing the sun's horizontal paral-
lax, from observations of the transits of Venus, xx. 94. Ob-
servations on the method of computing the true from the appa-
rent lunar distance, 315. Occultations of the planets and fixed
stars, not less than the fourth magnitude, visible at Greenwich
in 1S2S, 325

Hendrick (Robt., Esq.), evidence of, in the cause of Severn and
Co. against the Imperial Insurance Company, x. 33G

Hennell (Mr.), experiments of, on mercury, xviii. 295,

H

98 INDEX.

Hennell*s (Mr.), note on the production and nature of oil of wine,

xix. 96
Henry (Dr.), analysis by, of native carbonate of magnesia, xi.

387. Correspondence of Dr. Ure with, 402
on the aeriform compounds of carbon and hydrogen, xii.

1 34. Experiments on the gases obtained from oil and coal, 1 35
Elements of Chemistry (ninth edition), review of, xvi. 332.

Remarks on the formulae employed by him for equating the

volumes and specific gravities of gases, 334. His chapter on

chemical affinity, ib. On the atomic theory, 338. His views

of electricity, 341.
— — — on his arrangement of the metals, 344. Letter of, in

reply to this review of his work, xvii. 131.

on the action of finely-divided platina on gaseous mix-

tures and its applications, 277. xix. 101

Henry (Mr. W.), tribute to the memory of, vlii. 1. His birth
and education, 2. Settles in the medical profession, 3. Notice
of his chemical pursuits, 5. His literary publications, 9. No-
tice of his essay on ferments, 10. His consideration on wool,
silk, and cotton, as objects of the art of dyeing, 11. Account

. of his unsuccessful attempt to establish a college of arts and
sciences at Manchester, 13. His discoveries in the art of bleach-
ing, 14. Retirement from public business, and death, 16. Esti-
mate of his character and acquirements, 17. Tribute to his
character, 21

Henry's (M.) new process for extracting strychnine, xiv. 443

Henry (M.) on the action of carbonic acid upon hydrosulphu-
rets, XX. 393

Hepaticas, observations on the structure and fructification of, vi. 28

Herculaneum, conjecture on the cause of the destruction of, v.
382. Attempts to unrol the manuscripts of papyrus found at,
ib. vii. 154. xii. 367

Hermes Trismegistus, notice of, ix. 225

Herring fishery, natural history and navigation of, xvi. 210.
Observations on the present commercial and political state
of, 222

INDEX.

99

Herschell (J. F. W., Esq.), Sir Godfrey Copley's gold medal
awarded to, xii. 300. Sir H. Davy's address to him on that
occasion, ib. On the aberration of compound lenses and
object-glasses, 369. On the separation of iron from other
metals, 372

analysis of the Bakerian lecture by, xviii. 256

on the inferiority of reflecting telescopes when com-
pared with refractors, xx. 288

Herschell (J. F. W., Esq.), and South (James, Esq.), observa-
tions by, on the apparent distances and positions of certain
double stars, xvii. 250

Hieroglyphics discovered in Sweden, notice of, vii. 403

• prospectus of a work on, viii. 191

High operation for the stone, account of a successful case of,
XX. 44

Highland Society of London, premium of, viii. 394

Hill (Mr. P.), particulars by, relating to the Ornithorhynchus
Paradoxus J xvii. 247

Hill and Bundy (Messrs.), machinery of, for manufacturing flax ;
Report of a Committee of the House of Commons on, v. 30.
Evidence of Mr. Millington concerning their inventions, 32.
Of other persons', 40

Himalaya Mountains, observations on the height of, ii. 889. vi.
51. Latitudes, longitudes, and elevation of them, 58

. ^ observations on the limit of constant con-

gelation in, vii. 38

geology of, X. 470

' • observations on the height of the White Mountain of,

xi. 240

HiNCKs (Rev. Edward), observations of, on secret writing, xii.
21. Remarks on Mr. Chenevix's cipher, 22. On Lord Bacon's,
24. On Mr. Blair's, 25. Specimens of ciphers, 29. xiii. 136

Hircic acid, comparative examination of, xvi. 112

History of Plants defined, x. 239

■ of Learning^ bibliographical notice of, xiii. 42, 50

' of the Present State of the Republic of Letters, xiii. 293

H2

100 INDEX.

History of the Works of the Learned^ notice of, xiii. 51, 30 1
HiTT (Mr.), observations of, on the efficacy of salt in preventing

the ravages of insects on fruit-trees, x. 65.
Hoar-frost, peculiar appearance exhibited bj', xx. 40
Hodgson (Rev. J.) on the use of Sir H. Davy's safety-lamp,

i. 131
HoLLiNGSHEAD (Mr.) on the beneficial effects of salt as a manure,

x. 57
Holywell water, near Cartmel, analysis of, xviii. 186
Home (Sir Everard, Bart.) on the internal structure of the Su-
rinam frog, i. 57. On the effects of a paralytic stroke upon
the powers of ^adjustment of the eyes to near distances, 86.
On the influence produced upon the secretion of milk in the
ass, by taking away the foal, 165. His experiments to ascer-
tain the mode of action of specific medicines, 290

— on the effects of colchicum autumnale, ii. 201. On the

formation of fat in the tadpole, 205. On the structure of the
feet of animals moving in opposition to gravity, 206. On the
circulation of blood in the lumbricus marinus, 457

on the use of colchicum autumnale in gout, iii. 373. vi.

105

— on the changes of blood in the act of coagulation, iv. 262

. — on an extraordinary biliary calculus, x. 86

on the rete mucosum of the negro, as a defence against the

;Solar rays, xii. 125. Microscopical observations on the brain
and nerves, 127. Notice of his account of the Dugong, 370 ;
and of the peculiarities which distinguish it from the Manatee
of the West Indies, 375

on a new species of rhinogeros, found in the interior of

Africa, xiv. 163. On the anatomical structure of the eye, 166.
On the changes which the egg undergoes during incubation in
the common fowl, 383. On the placenta, 386
Lectures on Comparative Anatomy, analysis of, xvi. 134.

Plan of the work, with extracts and remarks, 134. His disco-
very of the human ovum, 321 ; and of the breeding of marsu-
pial and of cold-blooded animals, 323. Remarks on, and

INDEX. 101

outlines of his synopsis of a newsclieme for the classification of
animals, 324. Ou the difference of structure between the hu-
man membranum tympani, and that of the elephant, 327. On
the double organs of generation of the lamprey, 332

Home's (Sir E., Cart.) facts relative to the natural history of the
walrus and seal, xvii. 262. Account of the organs of generation
of the Mexican proteus in a developed state, 278

— — observations on the internal structure of the human brain,
as compared with that of fishes, insects, and worms, xviii. 136.
Reply to Dr. Bostock, 290. Discovery of nerves in the fcetal
and maternal placenta, 323

• on the changes which the ovum of the frog undergoes

during the formation of the tadpole, 324. xix. 295.

' on some facts relating to the walrus and seal, xix. 100.

Microscopical observations of, on the materials of the brain
and the ova of animals, and on the analogy between them, 270.
Notice of his Croonian Lecture on the nerves of the placenta,
294
on the source of animal heat, xx. 30G, 335.

Homer's Jliadj ancient manuscript copy of, discovered, viii. 395
Honey of the Lecheguana wasp, relation of a case of poisoning

by, XX. 404
Honey-dew, ravages of, prevented by using salt as a manure, x. 64
Hooker (Mr. W. J.), on the Tayloria Splachnoides, a new species

of moss, ii. 144
Hooping-cough, vaccination a remedy for, xiii. 441
Hoopoe shot, v. 375
Hop, analysis of, x. 205. xiii. 402
Horner (Mr.), account of a new photometer by, v. 118
Hornstone, extraordinary formation of, xvi. 178
Horse-tails, on the structure and fructification of, vi. 20
Horse, analysis of a salivary calculus from, and also of its saliva,

xiii. 399
Horses, chronic himcncss in, new method of treating, iii. 373
breeding of, for farms described, ix. 3. Mode of taming

wild lior.^cs, I 5

102 INDEX.

HoRSFiELD (Dr.)> on the antshar or poison-tree, and mode of pre-
paring its poison, ii. 332. Results of his experiments with it, 33G

Horticultural Society, sketch of the history of, vii. 366. Its
regulations and objects, 367. Sketch of the proceedings of,
viii. 339. XV. 105

Horticulture, state of, in ancient times, x. 52. Progress of, in
Europe, 53. Its influence on society, 55

Hospitals at Batavia, notice of^ vii. 4

.Hours, table of equivalents for converting into space, xiii. 364

Houses, observations on the best mode of warming and ventilating,
xi. 229

Howard (Luke, Esq.), observations of, on the extraordinary de-
pression of the barometer, xiv. 169

■ (Dr. W.), description of a differential thermometer,

viii. 218

Hudson (Mr. W. B.), improvement by, in gas illumination, x. 462

Hughes (Rev. Thos.), remarks on a passage in his Travels, rela-
tive to the Athenian temples, x. 204

Humboldt (M.), botanical researches of, in America, ii. 52

. account by, of the volcano of Purace, xviii. 404. And of

the sulphur mountain of Ticsan, 406. On obsidian thrown out
by the volcano of Sotara, 408. On the form of hailstones, 41 1

(Baron), observations of, on the geographical distri-

bution of ferns, iv. 57. Notice of his remarks on the caverns
of rocks, and on their relation to the strata in which they are
found, 85

on the natural family of the grasses, v. 44

on the orchidese, vi. 67

on the causes affecting the distribution of vegetable

forms, xii. 338

on the geography of plants, xiii. 162

analysis of his Essai Geognostique^ xix. 306. Remarks

on his style, 307. Specimen of it, 309. Comment on his vague
and indefinite assertions, 310. His character of Werner, 319.
Remarks on it, 320. Exposition of his extravagant pretensions,
323. His geognostical pasigraphy, 324. Remarks on it, 325

ZVDVX. 103

Hume (Mr.), notice of his discovery of a new vegeto-alkaline base

in jalap, xvii. 38S
Humite, analysis of, xv. 324
Hungaiy, wines of, xviii. 131
Hunger, sense of, how produced, ii. 13. vi. 1
Hunter (Mr.), new nautical instrument of, vi. 135
(Dr.), opinion of, on the non-evolution of heat during

the coagulation of the blood confirmed, ii. 248
-^— — noble design of, how frustrated, vii. 266
' observations of, on the vitality of the blood, xiii. Ill

Hutchinson (A. Copland, Esq.), letter from, to Sir E. Home, Bart.,
on a successful case of the high operation for the stone, xx. 44
Hyalograph, notice of the instrument so called, xiii. 425
HuTTON (Dr.), notice of his remarks on the mean density of the
earth, xii. 370

■ theory of the earth, sketch of, xix. 74
Hydrate of silica and alumina, a new mineral, v. 376

■ of chlorine, experiments on, xv. 71
Hydraulic lime, analysis of, xii. 414

Hydriodic acid, a test for platinum in solution, xvi. 156

Hydriodide of carbon, xiii. 429

' • new mode of obtaining, xv. 297

Hydrocyanic acid, process by Scheele for the preparation of, x.
401; Vauquelin, ib. ', and Majendie, 402; and the Apotheca-
ries' Company, ib. ; by Pessina, xv. 380

. _«- salivation and ulceration of the gums produced by,

xii. 428

' the oxalate and formiate of ammonia converted into,

xviii. 397. How detected in the bodies of animals poisoned
by, 398

Hydrogen (carburetted), decomposition of, vi. 359

compounds of, with carbon, xii. 133. xix. 273

and chlorine, explosion of, xii. 413

• (sulphuretted), combination of with potassium and sul-
phur, xiv. 213

104 iNbEX.

Hydrogen, preparation of, xvii. 1G4. Odour of, proved to be
extraneous, 380

pure, process for obtaining, xviii. 180. Eruption of,
188. Decomposition of metallic sulphates by, 392

Hydrometer, directions for using, v. 223

observations on the construction and uses of, vi. 133

Hydroparabolic mirror, notice of, xv. 137

Hydrophobia, remedies for, v. 141. viii. 362. x. 194

-— Alsima plantago used in, vi. 1 64

on the use of chlorine in, xii. 190

• excision of the bitten part, in what case an effec-
tual preventive of, xviii. 111. Remarks on the different plans
of treatment hitherto proposed, 112. Suggestions of Dr. Booth
for the treatment of this malady, 115. The hydrophobic poison
said to lose the power, after its first transmission, of conveying
the disease, 412

Hydrostatic balance (new), notice of, ix. 388

Hydrosulphuret of potash, preparation of, xvii. 165

Hydroxanthic acid, preparation of, xv. 304. Account of its pro*
'ducts and combinations, 305

Hygrometer (new), notice of, vii. 395

— — for measuring the force and weight of vapours in the

atmosphere, and the corresponding degree of evaporation, de-
scription of, viii. 298. Manner of using the instrument, 301.
Table of the force, density and expansion of aqueous vapour at
different degrees of temperature from 0° to 92°, 306. Obser-
vations thereon, 308. Table of the force of vapour, and the
full evaporating force of every degree of temperature from 28*^
to 85**, 311. Observations thereon, 314. Table of their results,
322. Application of it to barometrical results, 323. Mete-

. orological journal kept with it, 326

— — — observations on the form of, ix. 128

excellent, of Mr. Daniell, xiv. 185

Hygrometric property of sulphuric acid, notice of, xx, 400

Hyoscyamia, analysis of, xi. 205

INDE,X. 105

Hypoxylea^ structure and fructification of, vi. 222
Hysterical patient, effect of tlie injection of a solution of opium
into the veins of, xvii. 1 45

Ice found at the bottom of rivers, the surface being unfrozen, ii.
205 ; V. 268; xiii. 228

— experiments on producing, iv. 133. Observations on its opti-
cal structure, 155. Account of the Greenland or Polar ice,
247. Different names given to it, under various circumstances,
by seamen, 248. Effects of the ocean freezing, in a rough sea,
250; and in sheltered situations, ib. Fields of, how gene-
rated, 251. Their tremendous concussions, 253. Account of
ice-bcrgsj 255. On the situation of the Polar ice, and the
effects produced on it by a change in the seasons, 256. Obser-
vations on the properties, peculiar movements, and drifting of,
262. Effects of, on the sea and the atmosphere, 263. Alarming
increase of, in the glaciers, 282. Extensive devastations of, in
Greenland, 283

— progress of floating masses of, from the north, v. 372

— islands of, in the AVest Indies, vi. 371

— on the evaporation of, ix. 423

— caves (natural), account of, xvii. 396

— of running water, observations on, xix. 364
Iceland, notice of volcanic eruptions in, xvi. 396
Icelandic literature, account of, vi. 381

Idea and perception, proofs of the homogeneous nature of, iii. 6
Ignatius (St.) bean, on its analysis, vii. 379
Iguanodon, a fossil reptile, description of, xix. 304
Illumination of streets, remarks on, v. 177. By electricity, ix. 208
Immobility, a disease of horses, cause of, xvii. 145
Imperial Insurance Company, observations on the chemical evi-
dence given in the cause of Severn and Co. against, x. 316
Impressions (corporeal), influence of, in producing changes of
function in the living body, iv. 13. Influence of painful, 16.

106 INDEX.

Of graceful, 20 ; and of organic sympathy, 22. (Mental), 207.

Usual classification of the passions, ib. Influence of grief

considered, 209. Of joy, 214. Of fear, 217. Of anger, 220.

Of love, 222. Of mental sympathy, 223
Incubus, remarks on, vii. 257
India, tiger and lion hunt in, described, vii. 266
r-- — journal of the temperature of, ix. 202
Indian warriors' return from battle, description of, iii. 95. Resin,

account of a new species of, 115
'. — steel, analysis of, vii. 288

• fortifications in North America, notice of, viii. 224

• corn, analysis of, xi. 206

Indians of Cucuta, in South America, degraded state of, iii. 345

Indigestion, effects of the bile on, xiv. 341

Indigo, description of, vi. 363

- important discovery of British, xv. 140. Some points in

the chemical history of, 1 52
— common and deoxidized, composition of, xix. 165

Infirmary at Derby, mode of warming and ventilating described,
ii. 201

Inflammability of ammoniacal gas, xvi. 165

Inflammable gas, new, discovered, vi. 153

Inflammation of gunpowder by slaking lime, xvi. 163

Ink, directions for making, v. 296

indelible, vi. 362

■ similar to China, process for preparing, xix. 141

Inns in France described, ix. 300

Inoculation, benefits of, xiv. 453

Inscription on the ancient column at Alexandria, fac-simile of, x. S

on a wall among the ruins of Meroe, xviii. 300. Con-
jectures thereon, 304

Insects, new method of destroying, v. 350

remedy for preventing the ravages of in plants, vii. 176

esculent plants or fruit-trees rendered unfit for their ha-
bitation by salt, X. 63. Eff'ectually destroyed by using common
salt as a manure, 68

INDEX. 107

Insects (luminous), on the phosphorescence of, xii. 181

solution for destroying, xvii. 146

Inspiration of inflammable gas, xx. 893

Institutions (literary and scientific), vindication of, vii. 219.

Introductory discourse of Mr. Brande delivered at the London,

205
Instrument for destroying stone in the bladder, description of,

XX. 21
Insulation of electricity, ix. 206
Intermittents, sub-nitrate of bismuth a remedy for, xiii. 233

prussiate of iron a remedy for, xvii. 145

Intestinal gases, experiments on, ii. 185

Intoxication, antidote to, xi. 407

Inverse series, extension of, for the computation of refraction,

together with a direct solution of the problem, xvi. 139
Iodide of gold, experiments on, x. 121 ; analysis of it, 122
of potassium, new compound formed, by mixing a solution

of, with one of cyanide of mercury, xiii. 401

of nitrogen, preparation of, xv. 381

Iodine, observations on the crystallization of, v. 364

test for, vi. 362

'. found in marine animals, x. 182 ; and in sponge, 456,

A remedy for bronchocele, xi. 191
« its application as a medicine, xi. 407. xii. 187

on the combination of oxides with, xii. 175

employed for the relief of cancer, xiv. 237

— — notice of a new compound of, xv. 376

— — presence of, in the water of Sales, xvi. 168. xvii. 180

process for obtaining the cyanuret of, xviii. 173

means of testing for, xix. 343

i — . its existence in a mineral" substance, xx. 173. Its pre-
sence ascertained in sulphureous mineral waters, 344

Ireland, geological^ account of the north of, iv. 160

remarks on the population returns of, xix. 217. Tables

and observations on the state of education in that country, 220

Ireland (M., Esq.) on the external changes which take place in

108

INDEX.

the Surinam frog,' from its earlier stages till it becomes a per-
fect animal, i. 55

Irides, remarks on the formation of, viii. 258

Iris (blue), new test colour from, xv. 161

Iron, meteoric mass of, discovered in Brazil, ii. 205. Observa-
tions on the mechanical structure of, as developed by solu-
tion, and on the combination of silex in cast, 278

■ clay of the Giant's Causeway, geological and chemical ac-
count of, iv. 160

■ ■ ■ effects of water and oxygen in oxidizing, v. 169. vii. 55.

Native, where found, v. 293. Different classes of ore, 295 ;
pyrites, ib. ; magnetic, ib. ; specular, ib.; hcematites and ar-
gillaceous ironstone, 296. Properties and uses of iron, ib.

improved process for the separation of, from manganese, vj.

153, 357. On benzoate of, 159

uses of the refuse oxide of, vii. 1S2. Decomposition of

water by, ib.

magnetic ore of, viii. 351

native of Louisiana, ix. 193. Supposed meteoric, at Aix-

la-Chapelle, ib. Micaceous iron ore discovered, 194. Obser-
vation-on the preparations of, in the French Pharmacopoeia,
249. Test for, 408. Discovery of carbonate of, 411.

— chromate of, found in Shetland, x. 196, 462

in the Isle of Unst, xi. 222. Analysis of, 436. Fall of an

iron bridge in America, xi. 385. Permeability of, to tin, ib,

— of blue ore, xii. 38. Granular chromic ore of, analysis of,
xii. 39. Alloys of, and steel, with chromium, 173. On the
separation of, from other metals, 372. Effects of the proximity
of masses of, on the rates of chronometers, 374, 415. Cast,
curious effect of sea-water upon, 407. Oxalate of, found as a
mineral, 422.

— -^ recent pyrites of, discovered, xiii. 437.

magnetic attraction of hot, between the white and blood-red

heat, xiv. 170. On the strength of, 223. Pipes of, preferable

to those of lead, for pumps, 352.
Iron, sheet, new process for soldering, xv. 142. Analyijis of a,

INDEX. 109

persulphate of, and ammonia, 381. Test for the proto-salta
of, 3S2. Analysis of the native sulphate of, and alumina, 389
Iron, alloys of zinc with, xvi. 383.

action of sulphur on, xvii. 165. On the development of
magnetical properties in, by percussion, 254. Combustion of
by sulphur, 381. Ammonia found in the oxides of, ib. On
the different masses of, found in the eastern Cordillera of the
Andes, 394

- action of, in motion upon tempered steel, xviii. 160. Scales,
nature of, when heated, 387. Oxide of, reduction by cementa-
tion, 388

■ ■ combinations of, with copper, xix. 154. The drawing of iron
wire facilitated, 135. On the magnetism imparted to, by rota-
tion, 263. Alteration in the magnetism of an iron plate, occa-
sioned by a rotation on its axis, 265. Method of browning
iron, 329. Effects of the exposure of, to air in high regions, 347

furnaces, metallic titanium found in, xx. 176 ; hematitic

ore, recent formation of, 187; stone, phosphate of lime found
in, 412 ; tenacity of, as applicable to chain-bridges, 162

wire, experiments on the tenacity of, xvi. 367

suspension bridge at Geneva, account of, xvi. 369. Ex-
pense of, xvii. 148.

suspension bridges, remarks on, xvii. 147

Irritability, summary of Haller*s theory of, xiii. 98. Remarks
thereon, 99. Of plants, xvii. 176

Irritation of the spinal nerves, remarks on, xii. 428

Ischia, notice of a particular substance formed by the vapour of
the thermal waters at, viii. 376

Island, newjformed in the Bay of Bengal, ix. 197. Off the island
of St. Michael, 414 ; and off Cape Horn, 417

rent asunder, notice of, x. 475

Italy, remarks on the wines of, xviii. 132

Ive's (Dr. A. W.) analysis of lupulin, xi. 205

Ivory (Mr.) on an investigation of the theory of capillary attrac-
tion, i. 290

account of his method of computing the latitude from two

altitudes, and the time iotervening, xii. 389

110 INDEX.

Ivory (Mr.), apology for the postscript on refraction, in answer

to his remarks, xii. 390
observations and calculations of, on astronomical refractions,

xviii. 373

Jackson (Mr.), hypothesis of, on the termination of the Niger,
i. 267

cursory observations of, on the geography of Africa,

and on the errors of European travellers, caused by their igno-
rance of Arabic, vii. 329

— on the plague in Africa, viii. 1S3

Jalap, a new vegetable principle discovered in, xvii. 386

James's powders, composition of, xvi. 167

Jameson (Prof.), analysis of mountain tallow by, xviii. 187

January, 1824, astronomical phenomena for, xvi. 289

Japanese, high civilization of, ii. 197

Jardine (Mr.), experiments of, on the strength of leaden pipes,
XX. 375

Jasper, general observations on, xi. 63. Synopsis of its varie-
ties, 70

Jass^rt (M.), notice of a quadruple salt discovered by, xvi. 384

Jaundice, cure of, by phosphoric acid, xiii. 233

Java, account of a singular volcanic eruption in the island of, i.
248-258

geological constitution of, ii. 193. Remains of antiquities

discovered there, 194. Account of the language of the Ja-
vanese,'i6. Importance of cultivating it, 330. The fable of
the oopas, or poison-tree, of, exploded, 331. Account of the
antshar, or genuine poison-tree, and of the manner of prepar-
ing the poison, 332. Results of experiments with the poison, 336

Javal (M.), experiments of, on some combinations of gold, xii. 318

Javanese, inhabitants of Batavia, manners and character of, vii.
12 ; peculiar antiseptic powder used by, notice of, 274.

Jeffreys (Mr.), account of the chimney invented by, for condens-
ing smoke, xviii. 270

INDEX. Ill

Jbhangeer (Emperor), mausoleum of, described, ix. 315
Jenner (Dr. E.), observations of, on the migration of bird^,

xviii. 138
Jet of water, force of, ix. 171
Jews, singular coincidence between the customs of, and the Ashan-

tees, X. 85
Johnson (Dr.), reflections of, on the progress of a manufacture,

iii. 3G7

— observations of, on the genus planaria, xiv. 387

^—^ further observations by, on planaria, xx. 334
Johnson's Dictionary, inaccuracies in Mr. Todd's edition of,x. 284
Jones's hygrometer, description of, xix. 279
Jordan (G.W., Esq.), observations of, on the colours of waters,

V. 81

on the floatage of small heavy bodies in the air, and cer-
tain atmospheric phaenomena dependant thereon, viii. 245

on the apparent changes of place, colour, size, and

figure of the heavenly bodies, x. 9

Journals (foreign scientific), analytical review of, \\.\b\,ctscq.

Annalesde Chimie^W. 159,438

■ Bihlioteca Italiana, ii. 177
Bibliotheca Literaria, xiii. 290

Bihlidh^que Angloise, xiii, 57

Bihliotheque Choisee, xiii. 52

■ Bibliotheque Universal des Sciences etdes Arts, ii. 176

Bulletin de la SocietePhilontatique de Paris, ii. 172

— : Bibliotheque des Sciences et des Arts, ii. 415, 426. iii.

179,222

Journal des Savans, xiii. 36

Journal de Pharmacie et des Sciences Accessoii*es, ii. 166,

iii. 185. iv. 393
Journal de Physique, ii. 152,427, 438. iii. 199. iv.

389, 391, 397
Joy, effects of, in producing change of function in the living body,

iv. 214
Juice of the sugar-cane an antidote to arsenic, x. 123

112

INDEX

Jumotri, notice of the hot-springs at, xvi. 183
Juno (the planet), elements of, viii. 89
— places of, for 1822, xiii. 208

JcTST (Dr.), results of the experiments of, on fulminating silver and
mercury, xvii. 153

K^MPFER*s History of Japan, authenticity of, proved, ii. 196. Ob-
servations on the coniferous plants collected by him, 309

Kaleidoscope, history of Dr. Brewster's invention of, v. 324.
Observations on its supposed resemblance to other combinations
of plain mirrors, 320

Karsten (M.) on combinations of copper with iron, pig-iron, &c.
xix. 154-

*— observations by, on the solution of steel and iron in acids,

&c., XX. 395

Kater (Capt.), notice of his experiments for determining the
length of the pendulum vibrating seconds, in the latitude of
London, v. 168. On the length of the French metre esti-
mated in parts of the English standard, 169. Directions by,
for using the instruments executed under his superintendence
for the Northern Expedition, 202. On the use of his re-
peating circle and azimuth compass, 217. On the altitude in-
strument, 221 ; and hydrometer, 223

• letter from, on the instruments provided for the Arctic

Expedition, vi. 351

• illiberal remarks on his experiments for determining the

length of the seconds' pendulum in London, viii. 259

observations of, on the construction of a balance, xii. 40.

On the comparison of various British standards of linear mea-
sure, 130. On the best kind of steel and form for a compass-
needle, 132. Notice respecting a volcanic appearance in the
moon, 133 ; and of his account of the re-measurement of the
cube, cylinder, and sphere, used by the late Sir George Shuck-
burgh Evelyn in his inquiries concerning a standard of weights
and measures, 393

INDEX. 113

Katbr, description by, of a floating collimater, xix. 301

■ account by, of the construction and adjustment of the

new standard of weights and measures, xx. 299
Kcdir Nat'h, a reputed holy place in Hindostan, legendary account

of, ix. 62
Kennedy (Mr.) on an improved barometer, i. 295
Ker (J. B., Esq.) on a systematic view of the plants contained in
the LiliaceeSf par J. P. Redoute, i. 16S. Explanation of the
term LiliaceeSy 169. His systematic arrangement of plants,
169

review of the genus Amaryllis^ by, ii. 342

on the genus Crinurriy iii. 102. On the genus Pancratium, 316

Kermes, mineral preparation of, xiii. 428. xvii. 165
KiDD (J. M. D.) on the anatomy of the mole cricket, xx. 329
KiRCiioFF (M.) on changing fecula into sugar, ii. 167

• new process of, for preparing cinnabar, xv. 161

Kirkdale, account of fossil remains discovered at, xiv. 170
Klaproth (Martin Henry) on the chemical analysis of mineral
substances, xi. 272. Analysis of electrum, 272 ; of the pacos,
or red silver ore of Peru, 273 ; of the hepatic mercurial ore
of Idria, 274 ; of the lamellar red copper ore from Siberia,
276 ; of the fibrous blue copper ore of Siberia, 278 ; and of
the copper glance from Rothenburg, 279
*- analysis of the ferro-arsenical sulphuret of copper,

xii. 29 ; of an antimonial sulphuret of copper, 32 ; of a cu-
preous sulphuret of lead and antimony, 34 ; of the sulphuret
of bismuth and copper, 36 ; of the blue iron ore of Eckartsberg,
38 : of granular chromic iron ore from Steimark, 39 ;
of cererit, 262; of the oxide of cerium, 264; of a com-
pact ore of titanium, 265; of the topaz, 266; particularly
the Saxon, 26 S ; of zoist from Carinthia, ib. ; of the foliated
augite of Carinthia, 269 ; of conchoidal apatite from Tillen-
thahl, 271 ; of the columnar brown spar of Mexico, 272 ; of do-
lomite, 274; of anhydrite, 275 ; of the green earth of Verona,
276 ; of the alumstone of Tolfao, 277 ; and of that of Frien-
wald, ib.

I

114 INDEX.

Knife of the Esquimaux described, vii. 79

Knight (T., Esq.), observation of, on two general principles in
the method of differences, v. pref. x. On the construction
of logarithmic tables, xi

Knight (T. A., Esq.), observations upon the office of the heart-
wood of trees, v. 169

on the different qualities of the alburnum of spring and

winter felled oak trees, x. 395

Knowles (T. Esq.), on the advantages of the [curvilnear form
introduced by Sir R. Seppings, in the construction of the stern
of British ships of war, xiv. 325

Knox (Hon. G.), experiments on the Newry pitchstone, xiv. 382

Koenig's (Charles, Esq.) account of the rock specimens collected
by Captain Parry, during his northern voyage of discovery,
XV. 11

Konilite, a new mineral, notice of, xi. 218

KoTZEBUE (Captain), voyage of circumnavigation by, announced,
xvi. 396

Kramp (M.), observations on Sir Isaac Newton's table of re-
fractions, xviii. 358. Remarks on his mathematical theory of
refractions, 363

Kuhoo (village), account of the saline mud-lake in, i. 256

Kumaon (province of), abstract of latitudes, longitudes, and
elevations above the sea in several places in, vi. 58

Kupferschaum, analysis of, xvi. 277

Kiitch (territory of), account of an earthquake in, viii. 356

Laboratories at Apothecaries' Hall described, xvi. 199
Lacemaking, notice of improvements in, v. pref. xv
Lactometer, improved, description of, iii. 393
Laenne (Dr.), new medical instrument invented by, vi. 172
La Grange (M.), experiments of, on garlic, iii. 186
Lahore, royal gardens of, described, ix. 311

Lake formed in the valley of Bagne, in the Valais, description of,
v. 372

INDEX. 115

Lake, Superior, geography and geology of, xviii. 1, 228

Lakes, temperature of, x. 198

Lalagunilla (valley of), in South America, situation of, i. 188.

Account of the soda-lake there, ib. The urao or soda, how

extracted, 190. Its uses, 191
Lalande (M.), error in the logarithmic tables of, corrected, xviii.

347
Lamarck's genera of shells, analysis of, xiv. 67, 298. xv. 23,

216
. translated, xvi. 49, 241. Remarks on his system,

258. Explanation of the plates illustrative of the genera of

shells, 260
Lamb (M.) on the tenacity of iron, as applicable to chain-
bridges, XX. 162
Lambton (Lieut. -Col.), corrections by, applied to the great

meridional arc, to reduce it to the parliamentary standard, xvi.

328
Lameness, chronic, in horses, new mode of treating, iii. 873
Lamp, portable, for gas, described, viii. 234

new, notice of, ix. 392. xv. 143

improved, description of, x. 101

of a new sinumbral one, xi. 290. Improvement of oil-
lamps, 381. Account of coal-oil parish lamps, 382.

furnace, for the analysis of organic bodies, xvii. 232

Lampates, account of various, vi. 321

Lampic acid, preparation and properties of, vi. 318. Its com-
binations, 320. Analysis of it, 324

Lampyrides, inquiry into the nature of the luminous power of
some, xvii. 267

Lancasterian schools, progress of, in various parts of Europe,
ix. 212

Landa, manufactures of, viii. 278

Landriani (M.) on new and delicate thermometers, vii 183.
Principle of his self-registering thermometers, 186

Land-slip, account of, xiv. 455

12

116 INDEX.

Langier (M.), analysis of a meteoric stone by, xiii. 420

Languedoc, mines of, xviii. 128

Lapidaries' \xhee\ for cutting stones in the East Indies, account

of, xviii. 380
Lapis Li/dim^ or touchstone, analytical examination of, xv^.

315
La Place (the Comte) on the application of the calculation of

probabilities to natural philosophy, i. 120
• on the length of the seconds' pendulum, iii. 158. No-
tice of the supplement to his analytical theory of probabilities,

181
■ latest computation of the density and figure of the

earth, ix. 32
system of astronomy, remarks on, xiv. 410. Addition

of, to a memoir on the theory of elastic fluids, 430
Larch-tree, use of, in tanning, xii. 40S
Larvce, tenacity of life in, xx. 189
Lassaigne (M.), experiments of, on the colouring matter of the

lobster, xi. 203
on a new acid, produced by the distillation of citric

acid, xiv. 422, 435

— — experiments of, on the compounds of nickel, xv. 151

on the purpuric acid, xvi. 104. On the existence of a

carbonate of magnesia in the urinary calculi of herbivorous

animals, 109. On the compounds of cystic oxide, 176
— .— on the preparation of the oxides of nickel, xvii. 140.

On the detection of acetate of morphia in poisoning, 168
Latitude, a direct method of computing, from two observations of

the sun's altitude, and the time elapsed between them. xi. 172.

Remarks thereon, 370. xii. 389
• easy approximation to the diiference of, on a spheroid,

xvii. 316
at sea, method of finding, by the altitude of two fixed

stars when on the same vertical, xviii. 99

of Greenwich, as computed by Professor Bessel, xx. 93

INDEX. 117

Latour (M. D.) on the effects obtained by the simultaneous
application of heat and pressure, to certain liquids, xvi. 98.
Experiments of, with certain substances under high pressures,
156

Laugier (M.) on the composition of acirolites, x. 189

analysis by, of meteoric stones fallen in Poland, xviii.

389 ; and of the volcanic saline matter thrown out of Vesu-
vius, 407

. new mineral discovered by, xix, 15G

Laurel, nature and properties of the native oil of, xviii. 47
Lava, observations on the primitive matter of, ii. 158

of Vesuvius, examination of, xvi. 180

Lavoisier's chemical discoveries, notice of, iv. 23S
Lead-mines, geological account of, at Dufton, ii. 198

of England and Wales, present state of, vi. 3t7

and its compounds, account of, v. 69. Tests for detecting it

in water, 73. Sugar of, not used in adulterating wines, ib.
Oxide of crystallized, 363. Sheet, Chinese mode of making,
3G9

— and tin, mutual precipitation of, vi. 363

— native, notice of, viii. 357. Volatility of the oxides of, 379,
New acetate of, ib.

— chromate of, applied as a dye to silk, x, 451, xi. 392. Appli-
cation of, in the arts, xix. 347

— analysis of the ferro-prussiate of, xi. 210

— and antimony, analysis of a cupreous sulphuret of, xii.
34. Increase of weight during calcination accounted for,
295. On the disappearance of the celestial heat in, 297.

— weight, if not increased by the consumption of the aerial parts,
xiii. 136 ; nor by soot, 138; nor from the vessel in which it is
calcined, 140; nor from the vapours of the charcoal ; nor from
the volatile salt of the charcoal, 278 ; nor from volatile mercu-
rial salt, 280 ; nor from moisture, ib. ; but from the mixture of
the thickened air, 282. Why the calx of lead does not increase
in weight adinJinUum^ ib. Whether it increases in weight like
tin, 284

118 INDEX.

Lead, use of the sulphate of, in the arts, xiv. 230. Observations
on the deleterious effects of, 352. On the relation between the
crystalline form and chemical proportions of the neutral
arseniate and phosphate of, 416

sulphuret of, experiment on, xv. 150

action of gunpowder upon, xvi. 163. Pyrophorus obtained

from the tartrate of, 385. Sugar, an antidote to, in case of
poisoning, 395

plaster, water essential to its formation, xx. 400

Leaden pipes, experiments on the strength of, xx. 375

Leake (Colonel), copy of an ancient manuscript by, at Alexandria,
X. 7

Leaves of plants, nature of the green matter of, iv. 394

• new colouring matter found in, vi. 36 1

Lecanu and Serbal (MM.) on the preparation of the oxide of
uranium, xvii. 139. Collection of facts by, on the history of
the succinic and benzoic acids, 141

Lee (Mr.), evidence of, on the application of coal-gas to the pur-
poses of illumination, i. 73

— account of his improvements in dressing flax, iv. 329

Leeches, medicinal application of, xix. 174

Leghorn straw-plat, premiums for, xvii. 1 53

Lebson's (Mr. H. B.) description of a self-acting blowpipe, xvii.
236

Le Gros (Mr. P. T.), notice of his machine for cleaning chimneys,
iii. 394

Leonardi da Vinci, interesting geological observations of, vi.
380

Lepidolite, identity of, with mica proved, iii. 84

Leslie (T., Esq.) analysis of his treatise on meteorology, with re-
marks, xiv. 172

■ invention of, for conducting examinations under

water, xviii. 167

Letters, benefit of the revival of, vii. 213

Leuthwaite (Mr.), experiments of, for firing gunpowder by elec-
tricity, xi. 391

INDEX. 119

Levity, non-existent in nature, xi. 8 1 ,

Levy (Mr.), observations of, on the crystalline forms of artificial
salts, XV. 282

Letden (Dr.), sketch of Borneo by, ii. 340

Leyden jar, improvement in the construction of, xvii. 162

Lichens, observations on the growth of, ii. 54

■ » or river- worts, construction and fructification of, vi. 218

LiEBEG (Dr.), experiments of, on fulminating silver and mercury,
xvii. 153; and on fulminic acid and fulminates, 386

Life, on the relative and absolute duration of, iij. 40. Regulation
of the Code Napoleon on this point, ib. Defects of the English
law thereon, 41. Uncertainty of the signs of, 44

boat, new, notice of, vi. 351

tenacity of in larvae, xx. 189

Light, properties of, i. 98. Notice of some new discoveries re-
specting, 297

effects of on vegetation, ii. 48. Experiments on, by Dr.

Brewster, 207. Decomposition of by simple reflection, 211

evolution of, by the expansion of oxygen, vii. 384. Mag-

netism by, 398

evolved by pressure, xv. 368

influence of, on the purple tint of plate-glass, xvi. 164.

xix. 341

■ effects of, on the colour of sodalite, xviii. 179. Of incan-

descent bodies, 384
and heat from terrestrial sources, observations on, xix.

45, 213. Produced during crystallization, 341

of haloes, polarized state of, xx. 167

houses, new, notice of, vi. 136. vii. 170. x. 450. Sug-

gested improvements in, xx. 376 ,

Lighting explosive atmospheres in coal-mines. Sir H. Davy's con-
trivance for, i. 1. Proofs of its utility, 131, 302

Lightning, straw a conductor for, ix. 199

discharge of, through a bad conductor, x. 460

effect of, xii. 414

• case of palsy cured by, xiii. 419

■ electro-magnetic effect of, xiv. 442

m

INDEX,

Lightning, on the direction of, xvi. 185

' effects of, on the human body, xviii. 190

■ report on the construction of conductors for, xix. 143.

Course of, underground, 339
■ length of the electric flash producing, xx. 172. Its

effects on the animal system, 404
Ligneous matter, on the conversion of into gum, sugar, a particular

acid, and ulmin, viii. 386
Lignite, or fossil- wood, account of a stratum of, viii. 352
' beds of, discovered in Russia, xiv. 235

' remarks and observations on, xx. 205

Lime (native caustic) of Tuscany, account of, i. 260. Analysis

of, with remarks thereon, 261

fasible with the blowpipe, ii. 108

facts on the artificial production of the crystallized carbonate

of, vi. 35. Experiments with carbonate of, on nitric acid, 250
on the separation of from magnesia, 313. vii. 392.

ix. 177

— lampate of, vi. 322

— notice of experiments on the oxymuriate of, vii. 182
a remedy for the fly in turnips, viii. 155

— ■ how converted into hydraulic lime, x. 408. On slaking,
409. Hydrates of, ib. Effects of, on hydraulic mortars, 410.
Hydraulic nature of, 411

— on the solution of, xi. 202. Analysis of the ferro-prussiato
of, 209. Carbonate of, deposited in wood, 405

— on the composition and manufacture of the chloride of,
xiii. 1

— action of animal charcoal on, xv. 384

— composition of the murjates of, xvi. 384. Effects of the

chloride of, as a disenfector, 395

— geological notice of the carbonate of, xix. 82

— action of on alcohol, xx. ISO. Phosphate of, process for

detecting, 175
Limestone, scintillating, notice of, viii. 33G
' quality of, how to be ascertained, x. 407

INDEX. 1^1

Limestone, magnesian, of England, remarks on, xiv. 153

. analysis of different specimens of French, xv. 311

experiments on the burning of, xvii. 36 1

of Aberthaw, analysis of, xviii. 187

Lime-water, a cure for ringworm, xiv. 238

a test for arsenic, xx. 398

LiNANT (M.), account of his expedition to Sennaar, xviii. 298
Lincolnshire, account of an ancient canoe found in, i. 244
Lindley's (Mr. John) account of the Prangos hay-plant of Northern

India, xix. 1
Liquefaction of gases, historical statement respecting, xvi. 229.
Liquids, laws and properties of, i. 93,

' on the cold produced by the evaporation of, xv. 294.

Literary Journals (periodical), account of, from 1681 to 1749,

xiii. 36, 289 ; and of the Journals of Ancient Greece, 298.

Bibliographical notice of the Literary Joinnal published at

Dublin, 301

Magazine y bibliographical notice df, 297

Literary notices, xvi. 397

Literature, causes of the vicissitudes of, v. 4, Observations on

the studies of, the arts and sciences, 1 1
(general), miscellaneous intelligence concerning, viii.

187. X. 201, 473

(Greek), present state of, x. 201. xii. 193, 430

— state of, in New South Wales, ix. 427

of ancient Egypt, notice of discoveries in, xiv. 255

Lithia, a new alkali, lately discovered in Sweden, account of,

V. 337
. — test for detecting it in minerals, vii. 385. Analysis of

some minerals containing it, 400

discovered in lepidolite, xi. 202

process for preparing, xiii. 224

Lithographic stones, substitute for, vii. 170

press, notice of a new one, xiv. 432

Lithography, or printing from stone, process of, described, iii. 89i
iv. 206

1^

INDEX.

Lithography, improvements in, xi. 382

application of, to the taking of impressions from

plants, xii. 405; progress of at Munich, 431
Liver, analysis of, vii. 387
Liverpool, extraordinary export from, v. 145

museum, formation of, ix. 216

Liverpool, (Earl of), letter to, on removing the British Museum

to Somerset House, vii. 111.
Lizard, imbedded in coal, vi. 375

Lochaber mountains, observations on the parallel roads of, xlx. 195
Locusts found in England, vi. 162 ; ravages of, in North America,

163 ; mistakes concerning them rectified, 372
Logarithms, errors in the best tables of, xx. 312-
London, means of intellectual improvement in, vi. 182

number of stage-coaches that daily leave, viii. 243 ;

account of the communication by sea between, and Leith, 244
evils resulting to the inhabitants of, from smoke, xii. 343 ;

state of them in the 17th century, ib. ; in the 18th century,
345 ; at the present time, 346 ; remedy suggested for, 347 ;
account of various expedients for consuming smoke, 348
clay, geological remarks on, xiv. 144 ; history of the

•wells of, 145

bridge, observations on the taking down and re-building

of, XV. 2Q7 ; and on the late Mr. Rennie's design for, xvi. 27
observations on the climate of, xvii. 340 ; table of the

level in, above the highest water-mark, 361

institution, liberal design of, vii. 207 ; view of the

advantages resulting from, 208
Longchamp (M.) on the uncertainty of chemical analysis, xvi. 164
Longitude, report of the committee of the Board of, for examining
instruments and proposals upon the mode employed for deter-
mining the errors of dividing engines, ix. 347

act of, notice of, xi. 411

of Madeira and Falmouth determined, xvii. 270

remarks on the determination of, from observations of

the moon's right ascension, xix. 109

INDEX. 129

LoRiMER (Dr.), hypothesis of, to account for magnetic variation,

vi. 98
Loudon (J. C), observations of,* on the construction of prisons,

iv. 169
LowRY (Miss), conversations of, on mineralogy, analysis of,

xiv. 154; remarks on some of her definitions, 155; plan of

her work, 157; specimen of, 158; some etymological errors

corrected, 160; general character of the work, ib.
Lozania, genus, notice of, iii. 125

Lucas (Mr.) on the oxidation of silver and copper, viii. 168
Lucia (St.), island of, its geological structure, v.* 316
LuLLY (Raymond), notice of the alchymistical labours of, ix. 229
Lumbricus marinus^ account of the circulation of the blood in, ii.

457
Luminous marine animals, observations on, xi. 248
Lunar distances of Venus, tables of, ix. 168, 383
correction of, by means of Mr. Thompson's lunar

and horary tables, xviii. 339
observations on the method of computing the true

from the apparent, xx. 315

— observations, comparative view of the principal methods of

correcting, ix. 350. Without either tables or instruments, ib.
By the line of chords, ib. By the scale and sector, 351. By
common logarithmic tables, 353. By the requisite tables, 359.
And the appendix, ib. By Dr. Brinkley's tables, 361. By
logarithms, carried to seconds, ib. By Mendoza*s and Shep-
herd's tables, 363. By scales of reduction, ib. By various
formulae, 365. Tables of minute contractions, with illustra-
tive examples, ib.

— occultations, table of the places of all stars not below the
fourth magnitude that are liable to, x. 145. For the different
places of the moon's node, 152. Computation of a visible, 161

— tables, table of the errors of, x. 166

for 1819, and 1820, errors of corrected, xv. 131

Lungs, remedy for the consumption of, vi. 172
Lycopodiacece^ observations on the structure and fructification of,
vi. 30.

124 INDEX.

Lycopus Europceusy a substitute for Peruvian bark, x. 194

Lyall (Margaret), the Sleeping Woman of Dunninald, account

of, i. 121.
Lyonnais, wines of, xviii. 127

Macartney (Dr.), process of, for preserving anatomical prepara-
tions, XV. 391

Mac Culloch (Dr.) on the introduction of the shawl-goat into
Great Britain^ ix. 330

observations of, on the granite of Aberdeenshire,

and on the identity of certain varieties of granite, with other
rocks appertaining to the trap-family, x. 29. Geological re-
semblance between granite and trap rocks, 40. Enumeration
of instances in which trap-rocks'assume the essential characters
of granite, 45. On the diallage rock of Shetland, 103. The
manufacture of catgut strings, 267

on the forms of mineralogical hammers, xi. 1. Notice

of his geological classification of rocks, 21G. Two new mi-
nerals discovered by him, 21 S. Remarks on marine luminous
animals, 24S. On the potash to be obtained from potatoes,
382. On the resemblance between certain varieties of granite
and trap, 404
— • observations of, on the varieties and formation of

pitchstone, xii. 41. Synopsis of its varieties, 51. Simple
pitchstone, ib. Porphyritic, 52. Concretionary spheroidal
pitchstone, ib. Amygdaloidal, 53. On the defects of the ex-
isting charts of the Shetland isles, 206
— — — on the desquamation of certain rocks, and on its

connexion with the concretionary structure, xiii. 237
conjectures of, on the Greek-fire of the middle ages,

xiv. 22. Observations on certain elevations of land connected
with the actions of volcanoes, 202

— i observations of, on mineral veins, xv. 183

on animals preserved in amber, xvi. 41. Remarks

on the nature and origin of that substance, 44. On an arenacio-
calcareous substance found near Dclvine in Perthshire, 79.

INDEX. 125

On tlie migrations and natural history of the herring, 210. On

the present commercial and political state of the lierring fishery,

222
Mac Culloch (Dr.), on the possibility of changing the residence

of certain fishes from salt-water to fresh, xvii. 209. xix. 235
observations of, on the concretionary and crystalline

structures of rocks, xviii. GO
• suggestion of, for the preservation of copper-plates,

xviii. 1G7. Of the origin, material composition, and analogies

of rocks, xix. 2S.
on the means by which crabs throw off their claws,

XX. 1. On a peculiar appearance of hoar-frost, 40. Observa-
tions of, on the lignites, 204

Mace, experiments on the oil of, xviii. 317

Machinery, application of, to the calculation and printing of ma-
thematical tables, xiv. 222

Mackenzie (Sir George), on the theory of association in matters
of taste, iii. 135. Illustrations of his theory, 139. Examina-
tion of Mr. Alison's theory of taste, 141

Mackenzie (Colin), review of One Thousand Chemical Experi-
ments by, xii. 354. Strictures on his want of order, 356. Spe-
cimen of his incorrectness, 35S

Maclure (Mr.), observations of, on the geology of the West India
islands, v. 311

Macneill (John), observations of, on the influence of local attrac-
tion on the magnetic needle, xv. 22

Macrometer, directions for using, v. 225

Madariga (Don), voyage of, down the river Meta, ii. 140

Madder lake, notice of a newly-invented, xii. 1G9

Madeira wines, account of, xviii. 133

Magendie (M), observations on the memoir of, concerning the
nutritive properties of substances not containing azote, ii. 446

— experiments of, on the action of arteries in circulation,

iii. 17S

on the use of prussic acid in certain diseases, iv. 348

notice of his physiological researches on the symptoms

and treatment of the gravel, vi. 40

126 INDEX.

Magendte (M), on some recent discoveries relative to the nervous
system, xvii. 143

experiments of, on feeding dogs with bread, xix. 172

Magnesia, bad effects of the incautious use of, i. 297

fusion of, with the blowpipe, ii. 109

-iA* — on its separation from lime, by means of a neutral car-
bonate of potash, iii. 216. vi. 313. ix. 177

— lampate of, vi. 322. vii. 392

i native carbonate of, viii. 171

. solubility of, xii. 407

experiments on the sulphate of, ix. 407

test for, xiv. 229

geological notice of, xix. 83

Magnesium (sulphuret of), experiments on, xv. 149
Magnetic force, observations on, v. 212

and its connexion with electrical phenomena, x. 36 1

• — attraction, experiments on the law of, xii. 335

— needle, recession of, ix. 425. xiv. 220. Dip of, 161.

Deflection of, by the electric current, xx. 400
Magnetism produced by the violet rays, experiments on, iii. 406
' applied as a test of iron, v. 136. Morrichni's ex-
periment repeated by Mr. Playfair, 138
phenomena of, vi. 73. Communicable from one body

to^another, 77. Artificial magnets, ib. Horseshoe magnets, 79,
Process, for forming, 82. Invention and uses of the dipping
needle, 84. Of the compass, 87. Table of magnetic variation,
remarks thereon, and hypothesis to account for it, 89. Obser-
vations on the decline of the magnetic needle, 169. Terres-
trial, 371

- by light, vii. 398. Encouraged in Prussia, and ex-

ploded in Austria, 402

effects of the sun's rays on, viii. 383

impressed on metals, by electricity in motion, xi. 281.

The force of, compared with the dip, 374

■ observations on some new electro-magnetical motions.

and on the theory of, xii. 74. Phenomena produced by electricity,
126. Production of, 414. Electro-magnetic rotation, 415

INDEX. 127

Magnetism, terrestrial, account of Professor Hansteen's discoveries
in, xiii. 432. Intensity of magnetic force in various parts of
the world, 434. Effect of earthquakes on, ib.

< by percussion in iron and steel, experiments and

observations on, xiv. 376

I apparent, of metallic titanium, xvii. 129. Supposed

effect of, on crystallization, 158. Thermo-magnetism, ib.
Influence of, on chronometers, 197, 365. Intensity, changes of,
in ships of war, 261. xix. 333. New effects of, 276. Theory
of, 317. xix. 122
of an iron shell, effects of, on the rate of chronome-

ters, xviii. 34

influence of copper, &c. on, xix. 147. Imparted to

iron bodies by rotation, 263. Alteration of, in an iron plate,
occasioned by a rotation on its axis, 265. Developed by the
act of rotation; repetition of M. Arago's experiments on, 276.
On the mutual action of magnetic and unmagnetic bodies, 336

Magnitude and distance, notions of, how far acquired by the sense
of touch, iii. 3

Maio (Signor), notice of ancient MSS. discovered by, xii. 193

Maize, analysis of, xi. 206

properties of the zei'ne of, xii. 402

M'Keever (Dr. T.)on the influence of solar light on the process
of combustion, xx. 387

Malacolite,analysis of, xii. 329

Malambo-bark, discovery of, i. 59. Account of its physical pro-
perties, 61. Chemical, 63. Observations on its leading prin-
ciples, 64

Malays, of Batavia, character of, vi. 18

Malformation of the heart, singular case of, i. 49

Malic acid, the same as the sorbic, vi. 153

MalloAv, flowers of, a test for alkali, xiv. 445

Mammoth, remains of, discovered, v. 140

found in Siberia, description of, viii. 95

— . account of the remains of one found near Rochester,

xi. 20

128 INDEX.

Man, physical qualities of, considered, iii. 38
Manatee, how distinguished from the dugong, xii. 373
Manganese metallic, properties of, v. 126

. separation of, from iron, vi. 153, 357. Tartrate of,

and potash, 15S
• the acid of, experiments with, on the cameleon

mineral, x. 175

— analysis of the oxides of, xi. 201

— . atomic weight of, xiii. 23. Native carbonates of,

analysis of, 435

> — sulphuret of, experiments on, xv. 150

— new mode of preserving, xiii. 224

Manufactories, new mode of warming, xix. 137
Manufacture of Etruscan vases, observations on, xx. 1G3
Manures, abstract of a dissertation on, xii. 332. Notice of the

alkalino-vegetable poudrettes of Madame Dubout, 334
Manuscripts of Herculaneura, memoir on the present state of,

vii. 154

ancient Latin, discovered, x. 201

Maracaybo (lake), notice of, iii. 337

Marble, primitive, remarks on the rock-crystal of, xiii. 231

flexible, notice of, xx. 185

Marbles of Athens, casts of, at Florence, vi. 178. Of Egina,

observations on, 327
Mar GET (Dr.), experiments of, on the saline contents of sea- water,

xiv. 388
March, 1824, astronomical phenomena for, xvi. 295
Marco Polo, abstract of the travels of, vi. 273
Margosa oil, properties of, xix. 172
Mariegalante, island, geological structure of, v. 317
Marine luminous animals, observations on, xi. 248
Marsh (Mr.), experiments of, on thermo-electric rotation, xvi. 373
Marshes, insalubrity of the air of, bordering upon the sea, xx. 401
Martin (James), problem prepared by, vi. 131

■ on the effects of salt as a manure, x. 69

Martinico island, geological structure of, v. 317

INDEX.

Ui)

Mary-le-bone Parish, population of, v. 309

Massachusdls Historical Sociohj, notice of the publications of, i.

301
Massey's sounding-lead, superiority of, vi. 135
Materia Medica, sketch of the history of, xiv. 359
Mathematical instruments, notices of improvements in, iv; 384

prize questions for 1820, v. 353

problem, -vi. 131. Talent, extraordinary instances of,

132

Mattan diamond, account of, ii. 342

Matter, laws and properties of, i. 88

Matting, economical, notice of, xiii. 223

Mausoleum, ancient, discovered, v. 385

Ma WE (Mr.), observations of, on the tourmalin and apatite of
Devonshire, iv. 369

Maxwell (Mr.), hypothesis of, on the probable course and termi-
nation of the Niger, i. 266

Maycock (Dr.), geological description of Barbadoes by, xi. 10

Maynard (Thomas, Esq.), his notice of the shepherds of the
Landes, ii. 253

Meadow saffron, experiments on, x. 468

preparations of, xv. 170

Mean specific gravity, experiments and observations on, iv. 151

Measure, new standard of, xv. 137

Measures, ancient models of, discovered, v. 144. Model of Romati
measures, 382

Measurements (astronomical), of the ancients, remarks on, xiv.
190

Meat preserved by charcoal, iv. 367

by the pyroligneous acid, vii. 391

Mechanical Science, miscellaneous intelligence, in vi. 131, 348.
vii. 168. viii. 151, 345. ix. 171,388. x. 167,445. xi. 199,
381. xii. 168, 402. xiii. 219,421. xiv. 220, 430. xv. 136,
3G7. xvi. 155,367. xvii. 147, 360. xviii. 160, 379,. ..xk.
132, 328. XX. 375.

Mechanism of the spine, remarks on the, xiv. 380

K

130 INDEX.

Meconic acid, action of, on the animal economy, xvii. 393

Medals, ancient, discovery of, vi. 179

. ■ Roman, discovered at Namur, notice of, vii. 303

Medical Benevolent Society, notice of, viii. 180

instrument, new, notice of, vi. 172

jurisprudence, importance of the science of, iii. 34. Ob-
jects which it embraces, ib. Remarks on the slight evidence
frequently adduced before coroners in cases of suicide, 35.
Suggestions for improving, in this country, 36. Uncertainty of
the evidence of medical men, 37. Notice of the regulations
concerning, in various countries of Europe, ib. Notice of the
work of M. Foder(5 on Legal Medicine, 38 ; and of M. Orfila
on poisons, 46

Society of Paris, prizes offered by, v. 379

Medicine, prize question in, viii. 36 1

I miscellaneous intelligence in, x. 191, 465

• on the use of iodine in, xii. 187. Of nitrate of silver,

189. Of chlorine, 190

Medicines specific, experiments to ascertain their mode of action,
i. 290

-action of, how caused, ii. 21

Medico-Chirurgical Society, notice of the formation of, xii. 194

Mediterranean Sea, evidence for the existence of one in the middle
of Africa, i. 267

Melania. See Sepia.

Melania setosa, a new species of fresh-water shell, description of,
xvii. 13

Melida, remarkable phenomena observed in the island of, xx. 417

Melilot, benzoic acid found in, x. 173

Mellowing wine, new mode of, ii. 148

Melville Island, meteorological observations on, xi. 222

— remarks on rock-specimens from, xv. 18

Memes (J. L., Esq.), observations of, on the solar eclipse of Sep-
tember, 1820, xi. 26

Memoires lit^raires de la Grande Bretagne, bibliographical notice
of, xiii. 67

INDEX. 131

Memoirs for the ingenious— for the curious— and of literature,

bibliographical notice of, xiii. 48, 291
Memory, loss of, notices of, xx. 408
Mental sympathy, effects of, in producing changes of functions in

the living body, iv. 223
Merchant ships, new principle of constructing, x. 893
Mercurial ointment (new), account of, viii. 358
Mercurio-pneuraatic apparatus, a new one described, i. 185
Mercury and its compounds, account of, v. 67

benzoate of, vi. 159. Lampate of, 323

observations on the preparations of, in the French Phar-
macopoeia, ix. 245

vapour of, at common temperatures, x. 354. Properties

of, when solid, 358

depression of, in glass tubes, observations on, xi. 83.

Hepatic mercurial ore from Toria, analysis of, 273

existence of, in the waters of the ocean, xiii. 233. ledo-

cyanuret of, and potassium, 429

congelation of, xiv. 441

— — fulminating, results of experiments on, xvii. 153

oxides of, chemical history of, xviii. 291. Sulphurets of,

292. Chlorides of, 295

Merian (Professor), observations of, on ground ice, or the ice of
running water, xix. 364

Meridian, description of a method of determining the direction
of, xix. 270

Meroe, copy of an ancient manuscript found at, xviii. 800. Con-
jectures thereon, 304

Mesotype from Vesuvius, notice of, xv. 389 ^

Meta (river), description of, ii. 139

Metal (fusible), metallographical application of, x. 453

Metals, experiments on, with the blowpipe, ii. 114

■ — observations on the course of veins of, iv. 71. Opinions
of Hutton and Werner on the theory of, 73. Observations on
the tenacity of, 138. Account of the nature, properties, and
combinations of the precious metals, 240. The cooling of, con-

K 2

132 INDEX.

sidered as a means of ascertaining their specific caloric and

conductibility, 396
Metals (new), account of, vi. Ill

. researches on the colours acquired by, when heated, viii. 362

on the cupellation of, ix. 183

on the calcination of, xi. 79 ; xiii. 136, 278

experiments on the property which some metals possess

of facilitating the combination of elastic fluids, xvii. 138
• preservation of, by electro-chemical means, xix. 271 ; xx.

343. Cold produced by the combination of, 341
Metallic surfaces, observations on some phenomena relating to

the formation of dew on, xvii. 1
— — vegetations, x. 181
Meteoric iron, mass of, in the Imperial Museum at Vienna, ii. 314

•— character of, v. 317

> found in America, vi. 369

— in Poland, xviii. 389

Meteoric stone that fell near Bombay, i. 117

-— — notice of, v. 292. Conjectures concerning their

origin, 294 ; vi. 161. Cobalt found in one, 162

— found in China, notice of, vii. 393

. on the composition of, x. 189, 462

analysis of, xii. 329, 410

of Juvenas, analysis of, xiii. 420

found in Poland, xviii. 389

. fall of one noticed, xx. 184

Meteorolites described, viii. 176

observations on, xii. 192

Meteorological Diary, kept at Earl Spencer's seat at Althorpe, for
January, February, March, April, May, 1816, i. 139

for June, July, August, 1816, ii. 216. Sep-
tember, October, and November, 470

. I for December, 1816; January, February,

1817, iii. 223. March, April, and May, 419
— June, July, August, September, October,

and November, iv. 164, 403

INDEX.

133

Metereological Diary for December, 1817 ; January, February,

March, April, May, 1818, v. 193, 301
June, July, August, September, October,

and November, vi. 385
for December, 1818 ; January, February,

March, April, May, lS19,vii. 199,404

June, July, August, September, October

and November, viii. 197, 396
for December, 1819; January, February,

March, April, and May, 1820, ix. 219, 431
June, July, August, September, October,

and November, X. 144, 477

for March, April, May, 1821, xi. 413

for December, 1821 ; January, Febru-

ary, March, April, May, 1822, xiii. 23G, 443
June, July, August, September, October,

and November, xiv. 456

for December, 1822 ; January, February,

March, April, May, 1823, xv, 174, 392

June, July, August, September, October,

November, xvi. 190, 398

for December, 1823; January, February,

March, April, May, 1824, xvii. 187, 398
^ June, July, August, September, October,

November, xviii. 197, 416

.- for December, 1824 ; January, February,

March, April, and May, 1825, xix. 175,373
for June, July, August, September, Octo-

ber, November, xx. 202, 420
MeteorologicalJournal in India, ix. 203; in England, for 1819,209
. one shewing the pressure of the aqueous

atmosphere, three times in the day, ix. 135, 269

for June, July, and August, 1820, x. 13S

and observations at Rio Janeiro, and on the

equator, xiv. 41. On a voyage across the Atlantic, 115. At
Cape-Town, and at Hottentots' Holland, in Southern Africa, 244
Metereological observations on Melville Island, xi. 222

134 INDEX.

Meteorological observations for one year, xii. 27. Remarks on
(with tables) the weather and seasons of the years 1819, 1820,
and 1821, 111

Meteorology, prize question in, viii. 177

— notice of various '^^experiments on, xiv. 178. Stric-
tures on Mr. Leslie's treatise on, 175

Meteors (luminous), notices of, v. 132. vi. 160. vii. 187, 395

outline of a new theory of, xiii, 319. 438

' remarks on the nature of, xiv. 447. xv. 167

Methuon (M.), report on his memoir on crystallization, i. 123. His
theory, 124. Detail of his facts and experiments in support
of, lb. Corollaries deduced by, 128. Observations thereon, 130

Miami (Capuchin Mission of), present state of, ix. 5. Sunday-
service of the negroes there, 6

Mica, fluoric acid found in, x. 196

analysis of different varieties of, xiii. 160

presence of titanium in, xviii. 392. Process for discover-
ing, xix. 157

Mice, preservation of grain from, xv. 140

MiCHELLEAu (M.), extraordinary case of, and operation on de-
scribed, vi. 47

Micrometers, two, description of, designed and used as pyrome-
ters, vi. 230

— asbestos used in, vii. 369

made of rock-crystal, account of, xii. 131

Microscopes, single glass, notice of, vii. 368

observations on the indistinctness of vision caused

in, by false lights, and on the remedies for it, xvii. 202. On the
adaptation of a compound microscope, to act as a dynameter
for telescopes, 367

improvements in, xix. 132

notice of a new one, xx. 377

Migration of birds, remarks on, xviii. 138
Mildew prevented in wheat, viii. 154. x. 446
Military station, Roman, discovered, vi. 174
Milk, secretion of, in the ass, how influenced by taking away the
foal, i. 165

INDEX. 135

Milk of cows, observations on the blue colour of, iii. 191

of sweet almonds and animal milk, analogy between, iv. 393

hint for the preservation of, xii. 406

Millbank, account of the fumigation of the Penitentiary at, xviii. 92

MiLLiNGTON (John, Esq.), his description of the water-ram,
i. 211

— — appointed professor of mechanics to the Royal Insti-
tution, iv. 131. Analysis of his course of lectures on practical
mechanics, 136, 321

' evidence of, concerning the improved machinery for

manufacturing flax, v. 32. His observations on the illumina-
tion of streets, 177
— report of his lectures at the Royal Institution, vi. 73.

Observations of, on dry flax-dressing, 145
MiLziNSKY (Count), notice of an undescribed larva, which preys

on snails, xvii. 176
Mimosa Pudica, remarks on, xv. 387
Mind, gradations in the defects of, iii. 42
Mineralogical nomenclature, remarks on, i. 242
— chemistry, sketch of the progress of, iii. 359 ; of

the Wernerian system, 362 ; and of M. Haiiy, 366

■ report of Mr. Brande's lectures on, iv.

66. Advantage of classifying minerals, 66. Strictures on mi-
neralogical nomenclature, 69. Account of the courses of veins
of metals, 71. Opinions of Hutton and Werner on the theory
of, 74. Number and properties of metals, 234. Discoveries
of Rey and Mayow, 237 ; and of Lavoisier, 238. Nature and
properties of metallic oxides, 239. Of chlorides, 240. Ac-
count of gold and its compounds, ib. Of silver and its com-
pounds, 243. V. 64, 291

hammers, observations on the forms of, xi. 1

Mineralogy of Scotland, illustrations of, 207

Minerals (complex). Professor Berzelius\s theory for determining
the proportion of earth, and common metallic oxides combined
in them, examined and disproved, i. 232. Exposure of his
erroneous theory for ascertaining the proportions of the ingre-

136 INDEX.

dients of minerals Ly the oxygen, which they do not contain,
238

Minerals, instrument for distinguishing, v. 139

— double refraction of, x. 168. xi. 199

— pyro-electricity of, xiii. 430

■ new fluid discovered in the cavities of, xv. 375. Ex-
istence of bitumen in, 3S9

' (new), found in Mount Vesuvius, xvii. ISO

— extraordinary, discovered at Warwick, Orange County,

New York, xx. 186
Mineral substance (new), notice of, xii. 191

■ on the existence of iodine in, xx. 173

Mineral Waters (artificial) mode of preparing, observations on

the analysis of, x. 217. Tests and apparatus required for, 218.

Examination of by tests, 219. Analysis of, 222

• on the sulphureous nitrogen in, xii. 409

(thermal), of St. Nectaire, analysis of, xiii. 396.

Of Montd'Or, 417
(sulphureous), mode of estimating the quantity of

sulphuretted hydrogen gas in, xiv. 445

presence of iodine discovered in, xvii. 180

analysis of those in Windsor Great Park, xx. 264

Mineral and Mosaical geologies, comparative estimate of, xv. 108

Mines of tin in the Isle of Banca, notice of, ii. 191. Of lead at
Dufton, in Westmoreland, geological account of, 198

observations on the temperature of, vii. 401

Mining intelligence, vi. 345

Mint (Roman), notice of, xi. 411

Minutes, table of equivalents, for converting into space, xiii, 394 ;
and into time, 395

MiRBEL (M.), general views of vegetable nature by, ii. 35. De-
velopment of the law by which different tribes of vegetables
are distributed over the globe, ih. Local circumstances, a
cause of the variation of temperature, 44. Effects of cold,
heat, and light, on vegetation, 46. Botanical researches in the
Pyrenees and Alps, 50 ; and in America, 52. On the growth

INDEX. 137

of lichens, 54. Of aquatic plants, 66. Baneful effects of de-
stroying trees in a mountainous country, 57. Important results
produced by vegetation, 58

MiRBEL (M.), observations on the dissemination of plants, iv. 1 ;
and on the death of plants, 7

Miscellaneous letters, bibliographical notice of, xiii. 49.

Missions of the Capuchins in Spanish Guayana, origin and pro-
gress of, viii. 276. Their present state generally, 277.

of the Caroni, journal of an excursion to, ix. 1

Mississippi district, geological appearance, and weather of, iii. 85.
Importance and extent of the river of, 87.

■ — — list of the steam-boats employed on, viii. 152

Missouri river, voyage of Messrs. Lewis and Clarke up, iii. 92,
Account of a second voyage up, by several Americans, 93. De-
scription of Indian warriors returning from battle, 95. Pro-
gress of Mr. Hunt and his party from the banks of, to the Co-
lumbia, 97; and of Messrs. M'Kenzie and others, 99

. nitre caves of, ix. 194

Mists, experimental inquiries into the formation of, xv. 55

Mitchell, the blind and deaf lad, case of, i. 119

Mitchell (Professor), on the antiquities of New York, viii. 222.
Ancient remains of the town of Pompey described, 224. Early
settlement of the French there, 226. Indian traditions con-
cerning them, 227. Ancient fort in the town of Camilles,
228. In Oxford, 229. In the Genessee country, 231. On the
south side of Lake Erie, ibid.

's theory of the earth, notice of, xix. 69

Mitchley, remains of an ancient Roman camp at, described, xvi. 24

Mitra, description of several species of, xvii. 34

MiTSCHEKLiCH (Mr. E.), on the relation which subsists between
crystalline form, and chemical proportions, xiv. 198, 415

M6, or inspissated juice of tobacco, how prepared, and its uses,
i. 191

MoHAJiED MisiiAR, biographical notice of, xiv. 2. Account of
his journey from Alexandria to Western Africa, 3

MoHS (Professor), his system of mineralogy, notice of, xiv. 1^38

1^ INDEX.

Moircc metalliqxte, on the manufacture of, v. 368. Modification of,

vi. 363
Mole-cricket, on the anatomy of, xx. 329
MoLii and Van Beck (Drs.), experiments by, on the velocity of

sound, xvii. 266. xix. 108
MoLLERAT (M.) on the cultivation of the potatoe, considered as to

its produce in potash and in roots, xix. 331 •
Mollusca, existence of salt and freshwater, together, viii. 174.
MoNGE (M.), death of, vi. 182
Montague-house, present state of, vii. 117

Mont d'Or, phenomenon of the baths of, explained, iii. 174.
Monte Nuovo, account of the rise of, in 1588, xii. 424

Rosa, height of, ix. 196, 417

MoNTEiTH and Co. (Messrs.), great Bandana gallery of, at Glas-
gow, described, xv. 209

Monthly Review^ bibliographical notice of, xiii. 307

MoNTiCELLi (Signor) on th6 eruption of Vesuvius in December,
1813, ii. 25-34 ; in 1817, v. 199

and CovELLi (MM.), examination of the recejit lava

of Vesuvius by, xvi. 180. Volcanic electricity of, 181. Erup-
tion in October, 1822, 182

Montpellier, notice of a calcareous rock, of fresh-water forma-
tion, in the vicinity of, iii. 149

Montserrat (Island), geological structure of, V. 319

Moon, influence of on the weather, viii. 88

notice of a volcanic appearance in the, xii. 133

remarks on the discordance of the observations on, made at

Greenwich and at Paris, xix. 116 ; and on the determination of
the longitude from observations of the moon's right ascension,
109. A rule for clearing the lunar distance from the
effects of parallax and refraction, 117. Tables of third and
fourth differences for interpolating the place of, 287

MooRCROFT (John, Esq.), observations of, on the properties -and

use of the Prangos Hay plant of Northern India, xix. 2
MoRETTi's fulminating acid, account of, xix. 349
MoRLAND (Mr. Samuel), the inventor of the steam-engine, xii. 193

INDEX. 139

MoROsi (M.), experiments of, on the force of a jet of water, ix. 171
Morphia, process for making, iv. 159. xviii. 399

analysis of, xvi. 283.

test for, xvii. 170.

meconiate of, simple mode of procuring, xx. 399

Mortars (hydraulic), effects of slaking lime in, x. 409. Action of

water thereon, 410. EtFects of lime on, ib. Rapidity of their

desiccation, 411

(common), observations on, xv. 314

MoRYEZ (M.) on the phenomena of shadows, xvi. 371
Mosaic art, observations on, v. 389

Moscow, history of the plague at, in 1771, vii. 134
Moss, a new species of, described, ii. 144

on the structure and fructification of, vi. 22

Motion, laws of, i. 91

(natural), none in the upper regions, xi. 82

™- influence of, in the direction of vegetables, xiv.

430
of the heart, observations on, xviii. 223

Mountain-ash, beverage made from the berries of, xi. 394
Mountain-barometer, description of, xvi. 277

tallow, properties of, xviii. 187

Mountains, cause of vegetation on, ii. 50

table of the distant visibility of, x. 169. Notice of

the falling of one, 199
MouNTNORRis (Earl of), observations of, on the inscription on the

ancient column at Alexandria, x. 1. Fac-simile and translation

of, 6
Mouth, organization and functions of, xix. 8
Moving power, notice of a new one, vi. 349
Moving rocks of Salisbury, notice of, XX. 162
Mowee (Island), heights of mountains in, xiii. 233
Mud of the Nile, analysis of, iv. 98
Mud-volcanoes in the Cimmerian Bosphorus ; Professor Pallas's

opinion on their origin, i. 246. Further conjectures thereon,

247. In the island of Java, 248

140 INDEX.

Mud-volcanoes in bogs, notice of, xii. 427

Mummy (Egyptian), account of, xix. 261

— observations on the art of embalming among

the ancient Egyptians, xx. 337
Murdoch (Mr.), experiments of, on the application of coal-gas to

the purpose of illumination, i. 72
Muriate of baryta, case of poison from, iv. 3S2

of iron, action of chlorine on, xv. 37S

— of platinum, experiments on, iv. 76

of potash in salt, x. 181

■ of potash and soda in a mixture of, to determine the pro-
portions of each, xx. 394.

of strontia, baryta, and lime, composition of, xvi. 384

■ • of strychnine, vii. 376

Muriatic acid, action of, on alloys of tin and antimony, iii. 214

' refractive powers of, ix. 1 S I

— on the constitution of, at "different densities, xii. 287

— — existence of free, in the stomach, xvii. 181

Murray (Dr.), on the analysis of sea- water, i. 292

his system of chemistry, character of, ii. 253

' suggestion for increasing the safety of Mr. Brooke's

new blow-pipe, iii. 375
— ■ > experiments and observations on muriatic-acid

gas, V. 171. On the relation of the laws of definite proportions
in chemical combination, 174

(Mr. Hugh), hypothesis of, on the probable cause and

termination of the Niger, i. 267. On the ancient geography of
Central and Eastern Asia, 292
Murucuri (Capuchin mission of), notice of, ix. 30
Muscular motion, laws of, considered, ii. 223. Nature of, defined,
224. Theories of Haller, Whytt, and Bichat, examined, 225*
Proofs that nervous influence produces change in, 227. Bru-
nonian theory examined and exploded, 228. No radical differ-
ence between voluntary and involuntary motion, 233. The
existence of certain contractions no proof to the contrary, 237.

INDEX. 141

The connexion between tlie vital properties and the state of
circulation, examined and illustrated, 24>l
Muscular motion, inquiry into the varieties of, iii. 296. Structure
of the voluntary organs, 29S. The extent and variety of their
evolutions accounted for, 299. Great powers of contraction
possessed by the muscles at the back of the neck, 300. Proof
that it exists both in a morbid and in a healthy state, 302.
Ordinary effects of involuntary muscles, 303. Action of the
muscles of respiration explained, 304 ; and of the organs of
digestion, 305. Nature of the action of the organs of circula-
tion, 308
Museiim,{The) a literary journal, bibliographical notice of, xiii. 304
Mushrooms, formation and fructification of, vi. 222
Musical instrument (new), notice of, ix. 174. xi. 384.
Musket-balls, change of, in shrapnell shells, xvi. 163.

Nails, experiments on the adhesion of, when driven into different

kinds of wood, xvii. 3G0
Napier (Mr.), remarks upon the influence of Lord Bacon's

philosophical writings, v. 173
Naples, notice of a cabinet of ancient glass at, xii. 430
Naphtha of Amiano, observations on the nature of, iii. 411

(native), properties of, ix. 408

lamps, notice of, xix. 328

Narcotic poisons, on the classification and treatment of, iii. 52

and of acrid poisons, 53
Natural History, Society, of Switzerland, notice of, iii. 194
• miscellaneous intelligence concerning, vi. 102.

viii. 173,349. ix. 193,411. x. 191,465. xi. 216,404.

xii. 187, 422. xiii. 230. xiv. 235, 446. xv. 165, 3S5. xvi.

177, 388. xvii. 175, 392. xviii. 185, 404. xix. 166, 360
Nature, nothing light in, xi. 81
Nausea, sense of, how produced, ii. 12
Nautical instrument, improved, notice of, vi. 135

14*2 INDEX.

Nautical almanac for 1822, errors in, noticed, ix. 380 "^

— — vindicated from the strictures of Mr. Baily,

xiii. 201
■ and Astronomical Collections, ix. 149, 347. x. 145,

412. xi. 172, 353. xii. 137, 381. xiii. 201, 353. xiv. 186,
402. XV. 128, 351. xvi. 139, 348. xvii. 85, 295. xviii. 99,
339. xix. 109, 281. xx. 94, 308

eye-tube, notice of, xvii. 153

Naval architecture, observations on, xviii. 320

— on the formation of a society for the cultiva-
tion of, XX. 386

Navier (Mr.), experiments and observations of, on the mechanical
action of combustibles, xii. 311

Necker de Sajjssure (L. a.). Voyage en Ecosse, et aux isles
Hebrides, xiii. 166. Qualification of the author for his work,
166. Strictures on the Huttonian and Wernerian systems of
geology, 170. Plan of the work, 171. Outline of his tour,
with extracts and remarks, 171. — See Scotland.

Needle (magnetic), notice of the changes to which it is subject?
iv. 104. Observations of Captain Flinders on the principal
changes to which it is liable, ih: ; and on its inclination, 106.
Proofs that its variation is influenced by the nature of the ship's
cargo. 111

' . the influence of local attraction on, xv. 22

horizontal and dipping, observations on the daily variation

of, xvii. 128

Negro, observations on the rete mucosum of the, xii. 125

Neptunian theory of the earth, sketch of, xix. 72

Nerves, on the influence of, on the sensations, i. 114

influence of, in producing organic sympathy, considered,

iv. 22

■ observation on the theory which ascribes sensation to the

agency of, ix. 106

observations on the agency of, x. 269. Experiments and

remarks illustrating the influence of the eighth pair of, over the
organs of respiration and dfgestion, 292

INDEX. 143

Nerves, observations on the effect of the division of the eighth
pair of, xi. 45. Reply thereto, 320

additional facts relative to, xii. 19. Microscopical

observations on, 127. On the diflference of the functions in
certain nerves in the face, illustrated by their anatomy in the
inferior animals, and by a comparison of their use in man and
brutes, 231. Comparative anatomy of the fifth pair of facial,
240. New arrangement of the nervous system, by Mr. Bell,
376. On the irritation of the spinal nerves, 428

■ of the heart, the existence of, denied by Soemmerring and

BichS.t, xiii. 102. Asserted by Scarpa, 103. Remarks on
M. le Gallois's account of the uses of the cardiac, 105. On the
effects produced on the human countenance by paralysis of the
different systems of facial nerves, 120. Examination of the
phenomena of the nervous system, 261. Particularly on the
temperature of the secreting processes, 274
spinal morbid influence of, xiv. 296. On those which

associate the muscles of the chest in the actions of breathing^

speaking, and expression, 381

discovered in the foetal and maternal placenta, xviii. 323.

xix. 294.

additional proof that they are the source of animal heat,

XX. 306. Supposed electric current in, 404

Nervous influence and galvanism]supposed to be identical, ix. 261

— and sensorial functions compared," xiv. 92. The nervous

and muscular power capable of performing its functions after
the sensorial power is withdrawn, 96. The nervous system the
connecting link between the sensorium and the world which
surrounds us, 103. Effects of galvanism on the nervous sys-
tem, 105. On the properties and function of, in different ver-
tebrated animals, 427

■ recent discoveries relative to, xvii. 143

Nevis (Island), geological structure of, v. 319
New England, violent storm in, described, vii. 102
Newfoundland, notice of a fragment of art discovered in, xi. 223
New South Wales, river discovered in, vi. 1 SO

144

INDEX

New York historical society, notice of tlie publications of, i. 301

Newman (Mr. John), on a new blow-pipe, i. 65. On a new mer-
curio- pneumatic apparatus, 185

description of his new machine to measure a ship's way

by the log-line, ii. 90. Account of experiments made with his
blow-pipe, by inflaming a highly- condensed mixture of the
gaseous constituents of water, 104. Observation on its singular
utility, 124. Account of his improved blow-pipe, 379

description of a mountain-barometer, with an iron

cistern, xvi. 277
Newry pitch-stone, observations on, xiv. 382
Newton (Sir Isaac), table of atmospherical refractions, xviii.

358. Remarks thereon, 359
Nice, geology of the country around, v. 173
Nickel, phenomena attending the process of the solution of, i. 29
' process for separating from cobalt, vii. 181

' process for obtaining pure, viii. 16 1

— carburet of, xii. 173

analysis of the ores of, by means of chlorine, xiii. 1 56

' protoxide of, xv. 151. Deutoxide of, ibid; sulphuret of,

ibid ; chloride and iodide of, 152 ; and cobalt, amalgamation of,

by arsenic, xvi. 166
experiments on the oxides of, xvii. 140

NiEBUHR (Baron), notice of ancient MSS. discovered by, x. 201

Niger (river), conjectures relative to the source of, i. 265.
Opinion of Major Rennell concerning its source and termi-
nation, ib. Hypothesis of Mr. Maxwell and M. Reichard,
266, Of Mr. Hugh Murray and Mr. Jackson, 267. The evi-
dence adduced by Ali Bey for the existence of a Mediterranean
Sea in the centre of Africa, 267, v. 155. Objections to its
supposed identity with the river Zaire, or Congo, v. 157.

NiMMo (Dr. John), experiments and observations on the chemical
composition of the seeds and oil of the Croton Tiglium, xiii. 62.

Niobe, observations on the original composition of the statues of,
and her children, v. 99

Nitrate of strychnia, vii. 396

INDEX.

145

Nitrate of silver, economical mode of preparing, ix. 405

■ on the use of, in epilepsy, xii, 189

■ experiments on the compound of cyanogen with, xix. 159

(native), of soda, xiii. 436

Nitre of plants, observations on, ix. 422

Nitric-acid (liquid), experiments to determine the constitution of,
and the law of progression followed in its densities at succes-
sive terms of dilution, iv. 291

experimental researches on, with carbonate of lime,

vi. 250. With sub-carbonate of soda, 252. With sub-carbonate
of potash, 254. Observations on the composition of, vii. 171

and charcoal, action of, xviii. 180

• — ether, on the preparation of, viii. 369

Nitrogen of sulphureous mineral waters, observations on, xii. 409

action of, in the process of respiration, xv. 386

— - means of testing the presence of minute portions of, in

certain cases, xix. 16

Nitro-muriatic acid, observations on, i. 67. Effects of in syphi-
litic affections, 205. How administered, 208

Nitrous oxide, effects of, vi. 360

Nixon (Dr.) on the effects of electricity in[aplionia, ii. 204

NoBiLi (Mr.) on a new galvanometer, xx. 170

Noehden (Dr.), observations of, on the meteoric stones in the im-
perial museum at Vienna, ii. 314

Nomenclature of mineralogy, strictures on, iv. 69 ; and on that
of chemistry, 389. Of pharmacy, xiv. 364

Nordhausen, researches on the sulphuric acid of, xviii. 145

North Pole, remarks on the hazard of attempting to reach it, i.
223. North-East passage, probability of, iv. 378. Notice of
a new voyage of discovery to, ix. 430. Rewards for discoveries
in the, xii. 432

Northern Expedition, instructions for the use of the instruments
intended for, v. 202

Norton's Ordinale of Alchymy^ extract from, ix. 236

Nubia, notice of Mr. Belzoni's operations and discoveries in, vii.
344

h

146 INDEX.

Numbers, developement of some curious properties in the powers

of, V. 55
Nutation of stars, investigation of the correction of, viii. 21
Nutrition of plants, observations on, ii. 5. Of animals, 183

Oak bark, substitute for, viii. 165

Oatmeal, spontaneous combustion of, x. 454,

Object-glass (triple), remarks on the concentric adjustment of,
xiv. 163

Observatory, new astronomical, at the Cape of Good Hope, ix. 391

Ocean, hypothesis to account for the variable depth of, vi. 226

— elevation of, xiii. 230

Occultations (lunar), table of the places of certain stars that are

liable to, x. 145. Table of the logarithms of the corrections in

seconds, to be applied with the proper signs of the series, 148.

For the different places of the moon's node, 152. Computation

. for a visible occultation, 161

<■ ■ rules for computing, xviii. 343

Odier (Dr.), bibliographical notice of, iii. 418

Odours, theory of the origin of, x. 1 16

(Edipus expounding the enigma of the Sphinx, description of an
ancient gem representing, xii. 1 1

Oersted (M.), observations of, on Schweigger's electro-magnetic
multiplier, xvi. 123. Experiments of, on thermo-electric mag-
netism, 126. Account of his experiments with the magnetic
needle, 342

' experiments of, on accelerating distillation, xix. 142

Ohio (state), first settlement of, iii. 81. Soil and produce, 82.
Population, ib. Geological structure of, 83

(river), description of the cat-fishes found in, ix. 48

Oil, production of gas from, vi. 108. yii, 313.

— gas, advantages of, over that from coal, vii. 313. viii. 120.
xiii. 423.

— obtained from pumkins, vii. 370

— painting, purple colour for, viii. 38, 38

— of wheat, remarks on, iii, 417.

INDEX.

147

Oil lamps, improvement in, xi. 381.

— question, observations on the chemical evidence given in the,
xi. 86, 327

— from the seeds of the croton tiglium^ experiments and re-
marks on, xiii. 69. Process for purifying fish-oil, 423. Oil
for watchwork, 221. Soap, a substitute for, in setting cutting
instruments, 221. Of turpentine rendered palatable, 441. On
the volatile oil of bitter almonds as a poison, 404

— experiments on, xv. 155

— new process for extracting elaine from, xvi. 109

— of laurel, nature and properties of, xviii. 47. On the oil of
mace, 317

— of wine, production and nature of, xix. 96. Properties of the
Margosa, 172. New compounds of carbon and hydrogen, ob-
tained during the decomposition of, by heat, 273

Olbers (Dr.) on the easiest and most convenient method of cal-
culating the orbit of a comet from observations, ix. 149. On
the comet of 1819, 163

on the elliptic elements of Pons's comet of 1819, ix.

382. x. 416. xi. 177. On the transit of the comet of 1819
over the sun, 182

■ essay on comets, translated, xii. 137. On some equations

of the first and second order which have been proposed for de-
termining the equations of, 137. Correction of the elements of
an orbit which has been determined, 149. xiii. 336
■ catalogue of all the comets whose orbits have hitherto

been computed, xvi. 149, 349. xvii. 85

continuation of the catalogue of comets, xx. 308

Oldys's British Librarian^ bibliographical notice of, xiii. 299.

Curious anagram of Oldys on his own name, 300
defiant gas, observations on the oil obtained from, ii. 166
Olive oil, test for, ix. 185
Olive-trees, method of propagating, v. 356
Olivine, a new product from the gum of the olive-tree, ii. 178
Onions, beneficial effects of salt in the culture of, x. 60
Oolitic series of rocks in England, notice of, xiv. 149

L 2

148 ir/Dfi:^.

Oolitic formation, remarkable, notice of, xix. 363

Ophtlialmia, Indian remedy for, x. 193

Opium, observations on the nature of, iii. 105

• ' assuages hunger, vi. 1 1

" British apparatus for the manufacture of, viii. 230. In-
structions for collecting and making, 238. ix. 69

« improved process for extracting the salt of, xii. 331

— successful culture of English, xv. 139. xix. 141

« — effect of the solution of, when injected into the veins of an

hysterical patient, xvii. 145

Optic nerves, on semi-decussation of, xvii. 259

Optical instruments, on the indistinctness of vision caused in, by
false lights, and remedies for it, xvii. 17, 202

> inventions of Professor Amici, account of, xii. 398

Optics, prize question in, x. 16S. Account of an optical decep-
tion, 282

Orchard-trees, cleansed by lime, xiii. 423

'OrchidecE, description of three species of, iv. 199

— select, from the Cape of Good Hope, described, v. 104.

vi. 44. viii. 220. ix. 310

Orpila's (M.) -Toxicologie Generale^ iii. 34. Plan and division of
his work, 4a. Classification and treatment of corrosive poisons,
47. Astringent poisons, 50. Acrid poisons, 51. Narcotic
poisons, 53. Narcotic acrid poisons^ ib.

Organic remaiiis, discovery of, vi. 169. xiii. 437. xv. 172

substances, effects of the simultaneous application of

gaseous oxygen and alkalies on xx. 388
Organs (sentient), difference of texture in, the cause of the varie-
ties of sensation, ii, 3. Changes in the mechanism of the
organ of sense, 5. Of taste and smell, 6. Of touch 7. The
seat of these sensations proved, 9. Affinity between changes
excitmg sensations of cold and heat on the external surface,
and those which occasion sensations of nausea and thirst on the
internal, 13. Changes in the organs of voluntary motion pro-
•duced by fatigue, 14. The use of stated, 17. Simple mecha-
nical distension the cause of action in involuntary organs, 17

INDEX.

149

Organs of digestion, action of, explained, iii. 305. Nature and

action of tlie organs of circulation, 308
Ormskirk medicine, component parts of, xviii. 114
Ornithorhynchm-Paradoxusy some particulars respecting, xvii. 247
Orthometer, notice of, xiii. 220
Oswald (James), account of a singular mal- formation of the heart

of, i. 49. Appearances on dissection, 51, Observations oa his

case, 52
Otaheite, state of printing at, ix. 427
Ouachitta, notice of hot springs of, ix. 195
Ovum (human), notice of Sir E. Home's discovery of, xvi. 321
Owhyhee, height of the mountains of, xiii. 244
Oxalate of potash and manganese, ix, 409.

of iron, found as a mineral, xii. 422

' of lime, electric powers of, xix. S3S

Oxalic acid, decomposition of, xii. 413

-■ tests for detecting, xiv. 234

' presence of, in the mineral kingdom) and in certain

plants, xix. 353
Oxen, use of, in agriculture, ix. 218
Oxford University, number of members of, ix. 428 ,
Oxidation of copper and silver, viii. 168
Oxides of platinum, experiments on, iv. 76. Account of metallic

oxides, 239
of mercury, conaposition of, viii. 379. Of lead, volatility

of, ib.

of manganese, analysis of, xi. 201. Of chrome, 219

I combinations of, with chlorine, iodine and cyanogen, xii.

175

— — of titanium, process for analyzing, xiii. 226

of uranium, experiments on, xiv. 86. xvii. 136. Of nickel/

experiments on, 140

of mercury, facts towards the chemical history of, xviii. 291

■ of iron, on the separation of titanic acid from, xx. 176

Oxyacids, new, account of, vi. 150

Oxygen and hydrogen, compressed, notice of experiments with,
ii. 461

150 INDEX.

Oxygen and sulphur, account of a new acid of, vii. 371. Results
of -the combfnatlon of, with water, 379. On the evolution of
light by the expansion of, 384.

— — — gas, combined agency of, and water in the oxidation of
iron, vii. 55.

> and alkalies, effects of the simultaneous application

of, and alkalies on organic substances, xx. 388

Oxygenated water, observations on the preparation of, viii. 114

■ — — efficacy of, in restoring white in pictures, x. 168

Oxymuriate of lime, experiments on, vii. 182

Oxymuriatic salts accelerate and increase the growth of vege-
tables, X. 59

Pacos, or red silver ore, of Peru, analysis of, xi. 273

Paint (green), for coarse wood work, xii. 407

Paintings, process for restoring the white in, x. 168

■ on pottery, experiments on, xvi. 156

Pajot des Charmes (M. C), notice of the new-coloured test pa-
pers invented by, xvi. 380

Palacio Faxar (M.) on the alstenia teiformis, ii. 92, Experi-
ments made by him upon it, 93. His description of the river
Meta, 139. Account of the earthquake of the Carraccas, 400

Palladium, fusion of, with the blowpipe, ii. 108

Pallas (Professor), opinion of, respecting the origin of mud-vol-
canoes, i. 246

Palm- wine, chemical experiments on, vii. 388

Palotta (M.), experiments of, on parilline, xix. 163

Palsy, case of, cured by lightning, xiii. 419

Pamplona (province), notice of, iii. 338

Panapana (village), notice of, viii. 261

Pancratium, genus, review of, iii. 316

Paper-string, notice of, vi. 140

new substance for, vii. 371

Papyri of Herculaneum, notice of Sir H. Davy's experiments and
observations on, xii. 367

INDEX. 151

Parallax, on the calculation of, for a spheroid, x. 412

of a Lyrse, remarks on, xvii. 264

Parallel roads of Glenroy, observations on, iii. 132

of Lochaber, v. 175

Paralytic stroke, effects of, on the powers of adjustment of the
eyes to near distances, i. 86

Paralysis of the facial nerves, effects of, on the human counte-
nance, xiii. 120

Paratonn^rres, or conductors of lightning, reports on, xix. 143.
Proper height of, for churches, powder magazines, and ships, 146

Pargasite, anew mineral, notice of, v. 138. Its constituents, 139

Parhelia, seen at the Cape of Good Hope, account of, xvi. 365

Parillin6, or the salifiable base of sarsaparilla, discovered, xix. 163

Paris, population of, vii. 197

number of suicides in, viii. 189

state of schools at, ix. 212

state of its population for 1818, ix. 213. x. 202

- table of the consumption of food in, for the year 1819, xi. 224
Paris (Dr. J. A.), on the artificial formation of rock, vi. 170.

Piece of plate voted to him for his scientific researches, 181.
Communication from on white arsenic, 341

memoir of Mr. Arthur Young, by, ix. 279

his Pharmacologia analyzed, xiv. 359. Sketch of the

history of the Materia Medica, ih* Errors of the French
Pharmacopceiay 363. Remarks on watering places, ib.
Ambiguity of nomenclature, 364. On the application and
misapplication of chemical science, 365. Importance of diet
to valetudinarians, 367. On the combination of medicines,
and most efficacious forms of prescriptions, 370 ; particularly
of pills, 372 ; and powders, 374. Analyses of several cele-
brated quack medicines, 374

Park (Dr. T. R.), on the laws of sensation, with a prefatory view
of the present state of physiology, i. 141. The laws of sensa-
tion and motion not hitherto ascertained, ib. Historic^al
sketch of the progress of physiological researches, 144. Ab-
stract of M. Bich^t's system of physiology, 145. Examination

h^

INDEX.

of his classification of the functions, 147. The nature of sen-
sation defined, 152. Unreflected sensation, what, 153. Sen-
sation the function of the nerves, 155. Refutation of Dr. Dar-
win's hypothesis, ib. The nature of physical influence con-
sidered, and what it has in producing sensation, 152. Ef-
fects of vital influence in the production of, considered, 159

Park's (Dr. T. R.) inquiry into the varieties of sensation, ii. 1.
nature of, ib. Defects in the theories of Drs. Hartley, Reid,
and Darwin, 2. Physical changes on the external organs of, 3 ;
and on the internal organs, 5. On the organs of taste and
smell, 6. On the sense of touch, 7. The rete mucosum the
seat of, 9. Proof that the sensation awakened in any organ
depends upon the peculiarity of that organ, 12. The use and
end of the different varieties of, 17. Simple practical dis-
tension the cause of the actions of involuntary organs, 22

' inquiry into the varieties of muscular motion, iii. 296.

Retrospect of the former paper, 297. Structure of the volun-
tary organs, 298. The extent and rapidity of their evolutions
accounted for, 299. Great powers of contraction possessed by
the muscles at the back of the neck, 300. Proof that it exists
both in a morbid and in a healthy state, 301. Ordinary effects
of the involuntary muscles, 303. Action of the muscles of
respiration considered, 304 ; and of the digestive organs, 305,
Nature of the organs of circulation,308

on the influence of corporeal impressions in producing

change of function in the living body, iv. 13. Influence of
painful impressions, 16. Of grateful, 20 ; and of organic
sympathy, 21. Mental impressions, 207. Of grief con-
sidered, 209. Of joy, 214. Of fear, 217. Of anger, 220.
Of love, 222. Of mental sympathy, 223

on the periodical suspension and renewal of the human

body, vi. 1. On the cause of hunger, ib. On that of thirst, 13

«p— observations of on the cause of sleep, vii. 238. On
dreaming, 255. On incubus, 257. On somnambulism, 258

Park (Mungo) probably lost his life by shipwreck, xiv. 6

Parker's portable static lamp, notice of, xv, 143

INDEX. 103

Parkes (Samuel, Esq.), on the freezing of wine, i. 69 — fl^tec-
tion of an error, by M. Vauquelin, respecting the specific gra-
vity of diluted sulphuric acid, 70

on the Cheltenham waters, iii. 54

• description of the processes used in the manufacture of

tin-plate, viii. 141

on the progress of horticulture, x. 52. On the benefi-

cial effects of salt in promoting the health and growth of
vegetables, 56 ; in rendering fruit-trees and esculent plants
unfit for the food and habitation of insects, 63 ; and also in
destroying them, 68; as well as weeds and other noxious vege-
tables, 70. Minute of the evidence in the Cause of Severn and
Co. versus the Imperial Insurance Company, 327. Observa-
tions thereon, 329. His abstract of that case, 317; and re-
marks on the chemical evidence then given, 321, 330, 352»
Description of an apparatus for boiling sugar, 353
additional observation by, respecting the oil question,

xi. 86. Reply thereto, 327.

account of early Periodical and Literary Journals from

1698 to 1749, xiii. 36, 289
(Messrs.), notice of the contrivance of, for consuming

smoke, xii. 351. Remarks thereon, 352

experiments on economy in fuel, as connected with the

improved method of heating steam-boilers and burning smoke,

xiii. 58
Parkinson and Frodsham (Messrs.), observations of, on the chro-

nometers used in the Arctic Expedition, xii. 402
Parrot, a new species of, described, xix. 199
Parry (Dr.), note of, respecting his father's priority of claim con-
cerning coincidence in opinion between him and Dr. Park»

iv. 156
Parry (Capt.), account of the voyage of, to the Polar Regions,

X. 355
account of rock specimens collected by, during his

northern voyage of discovery, xv. 11
Partington (Miles, Esq.), case of dumbness cured by, by means

of electricity, xvi. 187

154 INDEX.

Parturition facilitated by the use of ergot, or spurred rye, ii. 66
- symptoms of, iii. 43.

Paste, directions for making, that will not become mouldy, xv. 141

Passions, influence of, on the human frame, illustrated, iv. 209

Pastora (Capuchin mission of), notice of, ix. 13. Excursion
into its vicinity, 14

Patent medicines, analysis of, xiv. 374

Patter (M.), notice of a new moving power discovered by,
vi. 349

Pa VON (Don Jose) on the native country of the potatoe, x. 25

Paten (M.), experiments of, on the discolouring power of differ-
ent substances, xix. 165

Payne (M.), new vegetable principle discovered by, xvi. 387

Peach of China, notice of, xv. 105

Pearl, beautiful Scottish, notice of, xii. 427

— artificial production of, xix. 167

Chinese mode of forming, xx. 411

Peck (Mr.), observations of, on the sea serpent, vii. 68
Pbckston's (Mr.) treatise on gas-lighting, notice of, vii. 318
Peclet (M.), new process invented by, for extracting elaine from

oils, xvi. 109
Pelletier's (M.) observations on the venom of the common toad,

V. 127
— — facts and experiments by, relative to gold, x. 117. Che-
mical researches of, in conjunction with M. Caventou, on cin-
chonine, 388

■ on the analysis of the active principle of pepper, xi. 398

— . researches of, on strychnine, and on the processes em-

ployed for its extraction, xiv. 217

on the active principle of the upas poison, xyiii. 176

Pendulums, importance of the discovery of, iii. 13. Problems
and observations on those vibrating between cheeks, 14. Ob-
servations on the length of the seconds, 158

— — — experiments for determining the length of one (for a
clock) vibrating seconds in the latitude of London, v. 108.
Observations necessary to obtain the number of vibrations
made by one during a given interval, 203

INDEX. 155

Pendulums, remarks on, vii. 308

. Captain Sabine's experiments for determining the ac-
celeration of, in different latitudes, xii. 363
' mean length of, vibrating seconds at Madras, xiv. 170

Penitentiary at Millbank, account of the fumigation of, xviii. 92

Penn (Granville, Esq.) analysis of his comparative estimate of
the mineral and Mosaical geologies, xv. 108. Supplement to,
xvi. 309

Pepper, factitious, remarks on, iii. 188

Pepys (W. H., Esq.) on a new construction of the voltaic ap-
paratus, i. 193. XV. 143.

■ improved apparatus for the manufacture of soda-water,
iv. 358

Perception and idea, homogeneous nature of, iii. 6
Perkins (Mr.), his process for engraving upon steel, ix. 125
on the compressibility of water, x. 399

change of fat in his engine, by water, heat, and pressure,

xvi. 172

contrivance of, for warming houses and other buildings,

xviii. 336

Peron (M.), historical notice of, ii. 294. His birth and edu-
cation, ib» Enters the republican army, 295. Studies medi-
cine and natural history, ib. 296. Engages in an expedition
to the South-Seas as a zoologist, ib. Account of his re-
searches and discoveries, 29 S. Returns to France, ib. Result
of his labours, 301. General character of the published nar-
rative of his voyage, 302. Notice of his unpublished works,
303. His character, 304. Anecdotes of his integrity, 306.
Last illness and death, 307. Analysis of the second volume of
his Voyage de Decouvertes aux Terres Australes, 382

Persia, mode of purifying silver in, viii. 160. Steel, how pre-
pared there, 161

Persulphate of iron and ammonia, component parts of, xv. 38 1

Peruvian bark, extraordinary effects of, viii. 182

■ substitute for, x. 194. Chemical researches on,
388

156 INDEX.

Peschier (M.), researches of, on the compounds of titanium,
xviii. 174. His experiments repeated and confirmed, 392

»■ process of, for discovering titanium in mica, xix. 1S7.

Observations of, on the red snow of the Alps, 106 ; and on the
cure of the goitre, 16S

Petiver (James), bibliographical notice of, xiii. 54

Petrarch, copy of an original memorandum of, ix. 215

Pharmacopoeia of the College of Physicians, observations on, v.35S

■ remarks on the nomenclature of, xiv. 364. Errors

of the French, 363

Pharmacy, remarks on the state of, in France, ix. 239

Phenomena, remarkable, observed in the island of Melida, pro-
vince of Ragusa, xx. 417

Phial, notice of a, for preserving volatile and deliquescent sub-*
stances from the surrounding air, iii. 376

Philip (Dr. Wilson) on the influence of the nerves on the
secretions, i. 114

" facts by, relative to the attack of, on the Royal Society,

vii. 161. His reply to some observations thereon, 349

on the agency of galvanism, viii. 72

note on the experiments of, ix. 197. His observations

on the secreting power of animals, 251, xi. 40. Repeats cer-
tain of his experiments, 325
^ . strictures on his theory of the nervous system, 25.

269
■ additional facts by, relative to the division of the eighth

pair of nerves, xii. 17

review of some of the general principles of physiology,

with the practical inferences to which they have led, xiii. 96]
comparison of the sensorial with the nervous functions,

xiv. 92. The nervous and muscular power capable of per-
forming its functions after the sensorial power is withdrawn, 99.
Difficulty of explaining why respiration should cease on the re-
moval of the brain, 9S. The nervous system the connecting
link between the sensorium and the world which surrounds us,
103; effects of galvanism upon the, 105. Some positions re-

INDBX.

157

specting the influence of the voltaic battery in obviating the
effects of the division of the eightli pair of nerves, 161

Phillips (Richard, Esq.) on an anomalous case of chemical affi-
nity, i. 80

comparative analysis by, of the green and blue carbonates

of copper, iv. 273

remarks of, on Dr. Ure's experiments to determine the

constitution of liquid nitric acid, v. 162

— strictures on, by Ure, vi. 242. On the separation of

lime and magnesia, 313

— experiments of, on the carbonates of ammonia and soda

vii. 294

observations of, on the new French Pharmacopoeia, ix. 239

evidence of, with remarks, in the cause of Severn and Co.

versus the Imperial Insurance Company, x. 343

observations of, on Mr. Parkes's remarks on the evidence

adduced in the oil question, xi. 327. Analysis of verdigris by, 389

' analysis of yellow copper by, xiii. 434
experiments of, to determine the certainty of chemical ana-

lysis, xvi. 378. On the composition of the mui'iates of baryta,
strontia, and lime, 384
— on the detection of arsenic in various cases of poisoning,

xvii. 167. Analysis of his translation of the London Pharma-
copoeia, with remarks, 349

Phillips (W.Esq.), description of an ore of copper frompornwall,
vii. 95. Analysis of it, 100. Letter to Dr. Ure on nitric
acid, 171

— — Elementary Introduction to the Knowledge of Mineralogy,
analysis of it, xv. 320

Philosophy and prejudice, contest between in France, iii. 269

Phocenic acid, comparative examination of, xvi. 112

Phosphate of strychnine, vii. 376

of soda and ammonia, constituent parts of, xiv. 437

of alumina, analysis of, xv. 168

• of lime found with iron-stone in coal-beds, xx. 412.

Process for the detection of, 175

158 INDEX.

Phosphorescence, experiments and observations on, xi. 399
' of wounds, remarks on, xii. 180; and of lumi-
nous insects, ISl

' ' notice of phenomena of, xiii. 145. Of sulphate

of quinia, 14G
connexion with electricity, xvii. 163. Of ace-
tate of lime, ib.
Phosphoric acid, on the composition and combinations of, i. 291

discovered in vegetables, viii. 382

use of, in jaundice, xiii. 233

Phosphorus, experiments on the sulphuret of, iv. 361

new acid of, ix. 397

• on the preparation of, x. 181

• action of, on water, xv. 383

Photometer (new), account of, v. 118; xix. 299
Phthisis, on the use of prussic acid in, ix. 418
Physicians, prospectus of the Society of, xviii. 194
Physiology, historical sketch of, i. 143. State of this science in
the early and middle ages, 144. Improvements made by Haller
and others, 145. Analysis of M. Bich4t's system, ib. His
classification of the functions examined, 147

' of speech, observations on, xix. 8

Phytolacca dodecandra, or the mustard-tree of the Scriptures,

remarks on, xx. 57
Pico-Ruivo, barometrical measurement of the height of, in the

island of Madeira, xv. 75
PicTET (Professor) on the spots in the sun, ii. 420

thoughts by, on voltaic electricity, xii. 183

" on the permanency of the human hair, xix. 168

Pigment (green), notice of, xiii. 223. Directions for preparing,

xvi. 385
Pilgrimage to Mecca, account of, viii. 45. Ceremonies performed

there by the pilgrims, 55
* Pinhoen oil,' remarks on, xx. 59

Piperine, a new vegetable alkali, notice of, ix. 403. xi. 398
Pitcairn's Island, information concerning, vi. 263

INDBX. 159

Pitchstone, observations on the formation and varieties of, xii. 41.
Synopsis of its varieties, 51. Simple pitchstone, ib. Porphy-
ritic, 52, Concretionary spheroidal pitchstone, ib. Amygda-
loidal, containing imbedded nodules of another mineral, 53

Place, observations on the changes of, in heavenly bodies, x, 9

Placenta, observations on the nerves of, xix. 294

Plagnb (M.), analysis of sea-water by, viii. 167

Plague, supposed remedy for, vi. 379

— of Athens, as described by Thucydides, vii. 125. Opinion

of various ancient writers relative to its contagion, 126. His-
tory of that of Moscow in 1771, 134

how introduced into Africa, viii. 183. Observations on

the treatment of, 184

remedy for, ix. 198

Planariae, observations on, xx. 334

Plana's (M.) researches relating to refraction, remarks on, xv.

362
Planets, errors of the tables of, corrected, xi. 182

small, places of, for the year 1822, xiii. 208

Plantain-root, a febrifuge, x. 195

Planting through trees, mode of, xviii. 409
Plants, experiments on the respiration of, iii. 199
' how disseminated, iv. 1. Duration and death of annuals,

biennials and perennials, 7. Observations on the longevity of
particular trees, 10; and on the effect of elevation above the
level of the sea upon the geography of plants in Fraijce, 176

remedy for preventing injury to, from insects, vii. 170.

Notices of various useful ones in the East Indies, 398

geography of, defined, x. 239. History of, ib.., 240.

On the number of known plants, and their distribution in va-
rious parts of the world, ib. Their geographical distribution,
241. Their social and solitary appearance, 254. AVhether,
and in what degree, the new and old worlds possess the same,
255. Comparative view of the temperature of both great con-
tinents, 25G. Influence of different altitudes upon the vegeta-
tion of, in the different zones of the earth, 202, Determina-

160 INDEX*.

tion of those relations of climate which are most favourable to
any of the more common cultivated plants, 266. Singular in-
stance of their vitality, 46S

Plants, on the distribution of, xii. 338. Impressions of, taken
by lithography, 405

on the geography of, xiii. 163

• ' — experiments on the mode of circulation of the sap in,

xvi. 388. On their epidermis, 391. Mode of union in their
vegetable structure, 392. On their air-vessels, ib.

Plates (thin), chemical phenomena of, xiii. 426

Plate-glass, purple tint of, affected by light, xvi. 164

Platinum, how separable from other metallic substances found
with it, in the state of ore, i. 259

fusion of, with the blow-pipe, ii. 107

' — experiments on some combinations of, iii. 119. Ful-
minating, 135

account of experiments on the sulphuret of, iv. 74.

On the triple Salts of, 388. v. 64. Wire of ignited, 369
lampate of, vi. 322. Native, discovered in South

America, 376

alloys of, vii. 385

leaf, notice of, ix. 411

-^ sulphate of, a test for detecting gelatine, x. 454

process for procuring ure platinum, palladium, rho-

dium, iridum, and osmium, from the ores of, xii. 246. Re-
marks thereon, 256. On the oxide of, with gold, 412

black enamel from, xiv. 229

chromium detected in the ore of, xvi. 166. Hydriodic

acid a test for, in solution, ib» Extraordinary experiment on
the ignition of, by a jet of hydrogen, 179. Its action on mix-
tures of oxygen, hydrogen, and other gases, 375 ; and its ap-
plication to their analysis, xvii. 277. xix. 101

Pleometer, notice of, xiii. 220

Player (R. P.), on the morbid influence of the spinal nerves,
xiv- 296

Playfair (Professor), experiments of, for detei-mining the pro-

INDEX. 161

portion between the load and draught of horses in waggons,

i. 18. on barometer tubes, 121
Playfair (Professor), observations of, on some appearances on the

sides of the mountains in Switzerland, ii. 459
Plumbago, notice of artificial, in coal-gas retorts, xv. 159.

fusion of, xvi. 157

Plutonian theory of the earth, sketch of, xix. 74

Plutonium, a new metal, notice of, ii. 120

Plymouth, breakwater at, v. 120. Incombustible storehouse at, 354

Pneumatic apparatus, new stop-cock for, described, viii. 347

Pneumato thorax, remarks on a cause of, xvii. 130

Poisons (corrosive), on the classification and treatment of, iii. 47.

Astringent, 50. Acrid, 51. Narcotic, 52. Narcotic acrid

poisons, 53

(vegetable), remedy for, x. 192

of the viper, experiments on, x. 193

■ — detection of, xiv. 218

poisoning by arsenic, tests for detecting, xvii. 167

by the acetate of morphia, how detected, 168

action of, on the vegetable kingdom, xx. 191. Relation

of a case of poisoning by the honey of the Lecheguana wasp,

404
PoissoN (M.), extract of his memoir on the theory of magnetism,

xvii. 317. xix. 122
Poland, notice of organic remains in, xvi. 179
Polar ice, account of the formation of, iv. 247

seas, observations on the expedition to, v. 182

Polarization of light, experiments on, ii. 174
Police (pharmaco legale), severity of, xii. 331
Polishing-powder from charcoal, xi. 203
Polyhalite, analysis of, vi. 170

Pombea genus, notice of, iii. 126

Pomegranate-root, use of, as an anthelminthic, xviii. 412
Pompeii, conjectures on the probable cause of the destruction of,
V. 382

beautiful vase discovered at, vii. 303

M

162 INDEX.

Pompeii, successful excavation at, viii. 189. x. 202

Pompey's pillar, the column so called, erected in honour of the

Emperor Dioclesian, x. 6
Pond (Mr.), Lalande's medal awarded to, v. 120 ; and that of

the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris, 354

predicted and observed places of the principal stars, by,

XV. 135

— address to, on his receiving the Copley medal, xvi. 298.
Observations of, on some of the changes which have taken place
in the declination of some of the principal fixed stars, 328 ;
and on the parallax of a, Lyrse, 329. xvii. 130

' methodby, of determining the direction of the meridian, xix.

270. On the annual variation of some of the principal fixed
stars, 278

Poppies, on the manufacture of British opium from, viii. 234

on the culture of, ix. 70. Their juice, how to be col-
lected and manufactured into opium, 71

Population of Paris, x. 202. Of Sweden, ih. Of Glasgow, ih.
Of America, 203. Of Great Britian, remarks on the change
of, as divided into the classes of agriculturists, manufacturers,
and non-productive labourers, 203

Populousness of England, observations on the measure of, v. 305

Porcelain-glaze, notice of, xi. 392.

clay (new), vein of, discovered, xiv. 453

Portal (M.), experiments of, on vomiting, iv. 91

Port-Royal mountains, Jamaica, barometrical measurement of,
XV. 70

Portugal, remarks on the wines of, xviii. 130

Portuguese, inhabitants of Batavia, character of, vii. 12

Potash, tartrate of, and manganese, vi. 158. Experiments on
nitric acid with the sub-carbonate of, 254. Calcination of,
with animal substances, 356. Lampate of, 321

— experiments on, vii. 387

> . ■ — action of, on the chloride and oxide of gold, x. 119.
Muriate of, found in salt, 181. Analysis of the chromate of, 453

, obtainable from potatoes, xi. 382. Analysis [of

INDEX. 163

the ferro-prussiate of, 209 ; and of the sub-sulphate of,
389
Potash, constitution of the ferro-prussiate of, xiii. 147
bin-arseniate and bi-phosphate of, on the relation be-
tween the cr}'stalline form and chemical proportions of, xiv.
201 ; and on the phosphate and arseniate of potash and soda,
415.
observations on the crystalline forms of the salts of, xv.

282. Effects of the boracic acid upon the acid fluate of, 303.
Experiments on the hydroxanthate of, 305. Combination of
the chromic acid with, 310
preparation of the saturated hydro-sulphuret of, xvii. 165.

Crystallization of the sub-carbonate of, 167. Acid tartaro-
sulphate of, 171. Cyanate of, how prepared, xviii. 394
solvent property of the acid tartrate of, iii. 212

Potassium and sodium, analysis of mixtures of the chlorides of,

viii. 367

iodo cyanuret of, and mercury, xiii. 429

■ different proportions with which it can combine with

sulphur and sulphuretted hydrogen, xiv. 213
sulphuret of, experiments on, xv. 149. On the pre-

paration of, 380

Potatoe, spirit obtained from, iii. 187

stalks, alkali obtained from, v. 122. Yellow dye ob-
tained from their tops, 125. Native country of, 138

• apples, alcohol obtained from, vi. 157

— -^ sugar discovered in, vi. 354

apples contain tartaric acid, vii. 179

observations on the native country of the, x. 25, 470.

xiv. 454

the growth of, promoted by using salt as a manure, x. 57.

On the employment of, in steam-enginss and other boilers,
to prevent the calcareous incrustations on their bottoms and
sides, 444

(wild), on the native country, and cultivation of, xv. 259

— a substitute for soap, xviii. 165.

M 2

164

INDEX.

Potatoe, cultivation of, Considered as to its produce in potasli and
roots, xix. 331

Potrero, or breeding-farm for horses, in Spanisli Guayana, de-
scribed, ix. 3

I^owders, remarks on the component parts of, xiv. 372

Powell (Rev. Baden), on light and heat from terrestrial sources, xix.
45,213, 216. Conclusions deducible from his researches into the
nature of the radiant heating effects from terrestrial sources, 305

Prangos hay-plant of Northern India, account of, xix. 1

Pregnancy, on the signs of, iii. 42

Frehnite found in Tuscany, notice of, iii. 394

Premiums, list of, offered by the Board of Agriculture, vi. 137.
For rail-road, offered by the Highland Society, 138

for flax, offered by the Prince Regent, vii. 170. For

Memoir on the progress of experimental physiology, 192.
Notice of various, offered in France, 198, 371

Preparations (anatomical), notice on the preservation of, xx. 200

PreseiTatk>n of meat by means of charcoal, iv. 367

of wrecked persons, experiments for, vi. 135

of milk, direction for, xii. 406. Of cauliflowers,

ih. ; and of fresco-painting, 407

of grain, description of a building for, xiii. 165.

Of steel goods, 424. Of eggs, ib.

,_ — ^ of echini, asterise, crabs, &c., xv. 172. Of anato-
mical preparations, 391

Pressure and heat, action of, on certain fluids, xv. 145. Electri-
city produced by, 368. Light evolved by, ib.

Prevost (Professor), on the causes of the constant proportion of
a^ote and oxygen in the atmosphere, ii. 421

strictures on his observations on light, iii. 418

suggestion of, for demonstrating the resistance of the

atmosphere to falling bodies, vii. 369

notice of the death of, viii. 195

(Dr.), and Dumas (M.), examination of the blood by.

and of its action on the different phenomena of life, xvi. 115
— experiment of, on the employment of electricity in cal-

INDKX.

165

culous disorders, I8->. Observations by, on tlie generation of
fishes, xvii. 277

Prevost and Roybr (MM.), on the digestion of ruminating ani-
mals, xix. 1G9

' and CoLLADON (MM.), experiments by, on magnetic rota-
tion, XX. 385

Price (Dr.), an alchymist, notice of, ix. 23r

Prime equivalent numbers, table of, for the U^e of chemical
students, xiv. 49

Printing on stone, account of, ill. 88

improvements in, v. "pref. xiv. xv. 138

beneficial effect of the invention of, vii. 213

• in Otaheite, ix. 427

designs, notice of a new mode of, xiii. 432

Prisons, observation on tbe construction of, iv. 169

descriptions of an improved plan for, 170. v. 190

Prize-questions in the arts, vi. 138. Proposed by tbe Royal

Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres, at Paris, 173.
In chemistry, 148, 353. In medicine and physiology, 377.

. (miscellaneous), vi. 380. viii. 168. By the Royal

College of Surgeons, 186. In literature by the Royal Aca-
demy of Inscription, at Paris, 193. In mathematics and geo-
logy, by the Royal Academy at Copenhagen, 194. In astro-
nomy, by the Royal Academy of Sciences at Naples, 345. In
medicine, by the Royal Society of Sciences at Paris, 361 ; and
by the Society of Practical Medicine at Paris, 362. In philo-
logy, by the Royal Society of Gottingen, 395

in meteorology, by the Academy at Dijon, ix.

199. On the variation of the compass, by the Royal
Academy of Copenhagen, 425. On'animal magnetism, by the
Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris, ih. Literary prize-
question at Amsterdam, 427

in optics and mathematics, by the Royal

Academy of Sciences of Prussia, x. 168. -; In medicine, by
the Society de Medecine, and the Academy of Sciences at
Paris, 195, 468; and by the Society of Sciences at Copen-

166 INDEX.

hagen, 19 G. In agriculture and the arts, by the Haerlem
Philosophical Society, 445. Chemical prize-questions, by the
same society, 466. In eloquence, by the French academy,
474

Prize-questions by the Society of Sciences and Arts at Utrecht,
xi. 385. By the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris, 409.
By the Societe Medicale d'Emulation, 410. By the Helvetic
Society of Natural Sciences, ib.

. by the Society of Apothecaries at Paris, xii. 179.

By the Academic Society of Nantes, 190. By the Society
of Sciences and Arts at Mentz, 405. By the Royal Academy
of Sciences at Toulouse, 405. By the Academical Society of
the Lower Loire, 430. By the Royal Society of Medicine at
Marseilles, 430.

remarks on, xiii. 151. Astronomical, of M.

Lalande, 422. Of the Academy of Sciences, 430. Ana-
tomical prize-question, 442. Jacksonian prize -question of the
Royal College of Surgeons, 442

mathematical, by the Royal Academy of Sciences

of Prussia, xiv. 431

on the magnetism of the solar rays, xv. 163

— ■ by the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris, xvi.

177; xviii. 192; xix. 269

— — by the Geographical Society, xviii. 193

by the Royal Academy of Sciences at Toulouse,

xix. 165

notices of, xx. 168, 418

Probabilities, on the application of the calculation of, to natural

philosophy, i. 120
Proceedings of the Academy of Sciences of the Royal Institute of

France, ii. 179. iii. 146. iv. 84, 102, 364.
Projects (useful), observations on, vii. 48
Propagation of heat, laws of, xii. 180
protoxide of copper, analysis of, vii. 181
pROUT (Dr.), remarks on his calculation of the weight of atoms,

xiii. 322

INDEX. 167

Prout (Dr.), on the changes which take place in the egg during

incubation, xiv. 385
on the existence of free muriatic acid in the stomach,

xvii. 181

, on the nature of the acid and saline matters usually ex-

isting in the stomachs of animals, xviii. 142
analysis of a calculus by, xx. 49

Provence, wines of, xviii. 128

Prussian blue, on the nature of, ix. 179

discovered in urine, xvi. 177

Prussiates, experiments and observations on the composition of,
xi. 208

(triple), experiments on the acid of, xvi. 102

. of iron, a cure for intermittents, xvii. 145

Prussic acid and base, experiments on, i. 288

experiments on, to show its deleterious properties, iv.

349. Successfully applied in cases of chronic and nervous
coughs, 352 ; and of phthisis pulmonalis, 355. ix. 418

Scheele's process for making, x. 401. Vauquelin's, ib.

Majendie's, 402 ; and the apothecaries vindicated, 402
salivation and ulceration of the gums produced by,

xii. 428
. specific gravities of, xiii. 312. Test for ascertaining

its purity, 313. Proper state of it for medicinal use, 440
P^«7/flcw5 jPie/c/«, description of, xix. 199
Pteroglossus, genus of birds, two new ones described, ix. 266
Publications (new), select list of, i. 313, (foreign) ii. 219. iii.

236, 422. iv. 167, 401. vi. 189, 388. vii. 201, 405.

viii. 199, 397. ix. 220, 432. x. 208, 478. xi. 225, 412.

xii. 195, 433
Puedpa (Capuchin mission of), state of, ix. 16
Puget's head of the Saviour discovered, v. 389
Pulmonary consumption relieved by the vapour of tar, v. 380
Pumpkins, oil obtained from, vii. 370
Pumps, cast-iron pipes recommended for, xiv. 352
Purace volcano, account of, xviii. 404

168 INDEX,

Purity of flour, directions for ascertaining, vii. 370

Purple colour (new) for oil painting, vii. 3S0. Of Cassius, new
mode of preparing, 385

Purpuric acid, directions for preparing, viii. 373

■ note on, xvi. 104

Puzzolana (artificial), mode of preparing, xviii. 381

Pyramids, researches among, vi. 176

Pyrenees, botanical researches in the, ii. 50

Pyrites, chemical composition of the white efflorescing, xiv. 208

Pyro-citric acid, properties of, xiv. 423. Its constituent parts, 436

Pyro-electricity of the tourmaline, vii, 397

of minerals, xiii. 430

Pyroligneous acid, antiseptic properties of, vii. 397. x. 173. Pu-
rification of, ib.

" proved not to be discovered by the French,

viii. 3G8

ether, properties of, xiv. 436

preparation and analysis of, xvii. 171

Pyrometer, description and uses of a new one, xi. 309. New

material recommended for, xiii. 427
Pyromucous acid, preparation and analysis of, vii. 179
Pyrophorus obtained from the tartrate of lead, xvi. 385

Quack medicines, analyses of, xiv. 374

Quartz, phaenomena attending the process of the solution of,i. 29

• • analysis of crystallized stalactitic, xv. 169

• • peculiar fracture of xviii. 167

Quassia simarouha^ analysis of the bark of, xiii. 416

QuiNCY (M. Quartremere de), letters of, on the Elgin marbles,

and the sculptures of the Temple of Minerva at Athens, vii. 21
Quinia, process for obtaining, [xii. 325. Its use in intermittent

fevers, 327

— analysis of, xvi. 283

sulphate of, how prepared, xix. 162

INDEX.

169

R, observations on the defective pronunciation of the letter,

iii. iro
Radiation of heat in the atmosphere, xviii. 305
Raffles' (Sir T. S.) account of the Sunda Islands and Japan,

ii. 190
Rakinesqub (C, S.), description of the silures or cat-fishes of the

Ohio, ix. 48
Rail-road, premium^for essay on, vi. 138
Rain, temperature of, in Paris, ii. 448

extraordinary fall of, v. 136. Account of rain of earthy

matter at Naples, 370

(coloured), notice of showers of, vii. 189. ix. 201

fall of, in the tropics, xv. 167

quantity of, which falls at different heights, xix. 173

Rainbow, theory of the, vii. 168

observations on, x. 19

Ramond (M.), result of his botanical researches in the Pyrenees,
ii. 51

Ramsam (forest of), account of a salt lake and mud hillocks in,
i.257

Ramsden's dividing engine, report on the present state of, xii. 3S1

Rana^ on the urinary organs and urine of two species, xii. 130

Rattle-snake skeletons, discovery of, xiii. 438

Ray, botanical discoveries of, x. 54

Rays composing the solar spectrum, account of, v. 77

Reaping of corn before it is perfectly ripe, benefit of, x. 447

Red cabbage, colour of, to preserve, xviii. 402

Redoute (J. P.), systematic view of the plants contained in his
LiliaccSi i. 169

notice of his work on Roses j iii. 417

Red snow of the Alps, analysis of, ix. 199

. early appearance of, x. 199. Experiments on, 395

Red-ware, new glaze for, xv. 142

Reflecting telescopes, mode of protecting the specula of, xv. 52

— inferiority of, when compared with refrac-
tors, XX. 288

170 INDEX,

Reflectors, earthenware, notice of, x. 170

Refraction (double), on the communication of, to glass and other
hard and soft substances that refract singly by mechanical com-
pression and dilatation, i. 293. ii. 460

— — refractive powers of muriatic acid, ix. 181

(double), of minerals, x. 168. xi. 199. Observations

on atmospherical, 353

elements of a table of, deduced from observations only,

xiv. 189

empirical elementsof a table of, xv. 128. Remarks

on Mr. Plana's researches relating to, 362

comparison of the new tables of, with observations on

astronomical refraction, xvii. 130

Register thermometer, form of, iv. 43. A new principle sug-
gested for it, 44

Regla (Count de), description of coal found on the estates of,
xix. 27

Regnier (M.), ductilimetre of, described, xiv. 221

Rein-deer successfully brought to England, xii. 427

Rennel (Major), on the probable course and termination of the
river Niger, i. 265

Rbnnib (George, Esq.), account of the mineral springs of Caldas
de Rainha, v. 60. Description and measurement of the aque-
duct at Alcantara, 281

' remarks of, on the design for London Bridge, xvi. 28

Repeating-circle, directions for using, v. 213

* Republique de Lettres,' notice of, xiii. S7

Repulsion and attraction without electricity, phenomena of, ii.

427
exerted by heated bodies at sensible

distances, xx. 164
Resin (Indian), experiments on a new species of, iii. 113
Resinous bodies, electrical conducting power of melted, xviii. 403
Resistance of air, as determined from Captain Kater's experi-
ments on the pendulum, xv. 351
Respiration, action of the muscles of, explained, iii. 304

INDEX. 171

Respiration, influence of the eighth pair of nerves on the organs

of, illustrated by experiments and remarks, x. 292

how to put a stop to, by the brain, xiv. 98

Rete mucosum, the seat of touch, ii. 9

— of the negro, observations on, xii. 125

Retina, insensibility of, xix. 368

Retinasphaltum discovered in the independent coal formation,

xi. 221
Retorts for gas, observations on, vi. 71
Rbvbro and Boussinqoull (MM.), account by, of the different

masses of iron found on the eastern Cordillera of the Andes,

xvii. 394
Rey (M.), notice of the mineralogical discoveries of, iv. 237
(Jean), bibliographical notice of, xi. 74. Essays of, on the

calcination of metals, 76, 260. xii. 54, 294. xiii. 136,

278
Reynold's (Dr. P. G.), outline of a new theory of meteors,

vii. 319
Rhenish wines, account of, xviii. 130
Rhinoceros, skin of, musket-shot proof, vii. 196
■ account of a new species of, found in South Africa,

xi?. 163
Rhubarb, analysis of, x. 288

. vegetable alkali discovered in,xvi. 172

Richland (M.), experiments and inquiries of, on the respiration

of plants, iii. 199
Richer AND (M.), on a surgical operation, in which parts of two

ribs and of the pleura were removed, vi. 47
Rider (Mr. Job.), description of the rotatory steam-engine in-
vented by, xvi. 267. Remarks thereon, 269
RiDOLFi (Marquess of), on a method of separating platina from

other metallic substances, which are found with it in the state

of ore, i. 259 ; and on the native caustic lime of Tuscany,

260
• — notice of the improvement of Woulfe's apparatus by,

xii. 179

17^ INDEX.

RiGAUD DE l'Isle (M.), memoir of, on the Aiia cattiva, near
Rome, iv. 87

Right hand, why used in preference to the left, ii. 123

• ' line, geometrical process for the division of, xviii. 157

Ring-worm, lime-water a cure for, "xiv. 238

Riode Janeiro, remarks on the climate of, xiv. 41. Meteorolo-
gical journal kept at, 42

Rio de la Plata, extraordinary rise of the xx. 183, 414

Ripley's "Compound of Alchymie," extract from, ix. 231

Ritchie (William), account of a new photometer by, xix. 292

Rive (M. de la), notice of electro-magnetic instruments invented
by, xii. 184

Rivers, observations on the junction of the fresh water of, with
the salt waters of the sea, ii. 298

' on the formation of ice at the bottoms of, v. 268

Rivesaltes, vineyards of, xviii. 128

Robertson (Anthony, Esq.), evidence of (with remarks) in the
cause of Severn & Co. against the Imperial Insurance Com-
pany, X. 325

RoBiQUET (M.), process for making morphia, iv. 159

-« experiments of, on the nature of Prussian blue, ix. 179

•« . observations of, on aroma, x. 109

•' — notice of the speculations of, on the constitution of the

ferro-prussiate of potash, xiii. 147

experiments of, on the volatile oil of bitter almonds,

XV. 155
Rochester, account of a mammoth found near, xi. 20
Rock crystal of primitive marble, observations on, xiii. 231
Rocks, artificial formation of, vi. 170

* on the geological structure of, xi. 216

' on the desquamation of, xiii. 237

' specimens of, from North America, account of, xv. 1 1

' of Lake Superior, observations on, xviii. 1, 228. Lami^

nated, foliated and schistose, structures of, 60. Prismatic and

columnar structures, 63. The spheroidical, C&. The porphy-*

ritic, granular, and araygdaloidai, 73

tNiDEX. 173

lioclis, constituents of, xix. 28. Consolidation of, 32. Different
rocks, and the modes of their consolidation, 38. On the ge-
neral causes of consolidation, 43. Analogies among, and their
resemblance to unconsolidated strata, 200. Formation of con-
glomerate, 208. Transitions among, 212. Natural transfer-
ence of, and stones, 3G0

• (moveable), of Salisbury, xx. 162

Rocking-stone at Savoy, Massachusetts, notice of, xix. 362

RoGKT (Dr.), explanation of an optical deception by, xix. 298

Roller pump, notice of a new one, v. 356

Roman station discovered, v. 383. vi. 174. Cemetry, notice of,
ib. Villa at Bignor, 175. Pavement, 176. Coins, ISO. An-
cient bridge discovered in Holland, 383.

Ronalds (F., Esq.), account of an atmospheric electrometer, ii.
249. Electric experiments by, on Vesuvius, in June and
July, 1819, xiv. 333

Rooms, on the ventilation of, xiii. 113

Roots of affected equations, investigation of the methods used for
approximating to, xiv. 353

RoscoE (William, Esq.), discourse of, on the origin and vicissi-
tudes of literature and the arts, v. 1. The causes of such vicis-
situdes stated, 4. Observations on the studies of literature, as
distinguished from the arts and sciences, 13

Rose (M. G.), observations of, on felspar, albite, labradore, and
amorphite, xvi. 106

notice by, on the composition of aerolites, xx. 185. On the

combinations of antimony with chlorine and sulphur, 296

Rose (Mr. H.), on titanium, and its compounds with oxygen and
sulphur, xvi. 97. Further experiments on titanium, 381.
Titanates, 332. Sulphuret of titanium, 382. On the influ-
ence of tartaric acid in certain cases of analysis, 107. On the
solubility of substances induced by the tartaric acid, 379

Ross (Mr.), new porcelain glaze invented by, xi. 392

Rotation electro-magnetic, historical statement respecting, xv.
288. Alteration produced by, on the magnetism of iron plates,
253

174 INDEX.

Rotation (magnetic), notice of experiments on, 385

Roussillon, wines of, xviii. 128

Royal Institution of Great Britain, notice of the descriptive cata-
logue of British specimens deposited in its geological collection,
i. 138. Plan of Mr. Brande's extended and practical coarse of
lectures, and demonstrations on chemistry there, 307

— — notice of lectures at, ii. 465

' account of the rise and progress of, iii. "pref. i.

Objections against it answered, iii. Sketch of the benefit con-
ferred on science by it, ib. Chemical science, iv. Mechanical
science, v. Services of Count Rumford, vi. Brilliant disco-
veries of Sir H. Davy, vi. xiii. Notice of the lectures on mine-
ralogy, chemistry, mechanics, botany, and the fine arts deli-
vered at, xiii. xvi. ; and of its library, xiii. Future objects and
prospects of, xviii. xxiii. List of its members, iii. 224 ; and of
the donation to the library, 233 ; and to its mineralogical collec-
tion, 235. Sketch of an introductory lecture to a course of
mineralogical and analytical chemistry, delivered at, 358

. proceedings of, iv. 131. Improvements in its

collection of machines and models, 132. Scientific meetings
held at, 133. Experiments on freezing water, ih. Account of
Mr. Bramah's patent lock, 135. Experiments of M. Biot, on
the polarization of light, ih. Notice of machines, &c., pre-
sented to, 135 ; and of the courses of lectures delivered, 136.
Analysis of Professor Millington's lectures on practical me-
chanics, 136. Plan of Professor Brande's courses of chemical
lectures, 143 ; and of the lectures for the next season, 385
— • present state of, v. pref. xx. List of new mem-

bers, xxi. ; and of books presented to its library, xxii.
notice of lectures at, vi. 385. See Brande and

Millington^ vii. 355. Report of the visiters, ih. 356. List of
books presented to, 356 ; and of members newly elected, 361
proceedings of, in 1824. xvii. 281. Syllabus

of the various courses delivered there, 282. List of its officers,
282. Terms of admission, 291. Report of the visiters, 292
Royal Society of Edinburgh, proceedings of, i. 1 17, 2^2. ii. 206,
459. iii. 132, 374

INDBX. 175

Royal Society of London, i. 113, 290. ii. 204, 457. iii. 129,
372. iv. 130, 3G2. v. 168, 351. vi. 343. vii. 160, 162.
viii. 337. ix. 148, 346. x. 378. xi. 118. xii. 119, 122, 300,
360. xiii. 142, 317. xiv. 356, 160. xv. 164, 262. xvi. 297.
xvii. 122, 250. xviii. 136, 323. xix. 98. xx. 296

Ruby glass (ancient), composition of, xvii. 167

RuMFORD (Count), notice of his discoveries, iii. 6

Ruminating animals, experiments on the digestion of, xix. 169

RuMK£R (Charles), re-discovery by, of Encke's triennial comet,
XV. 132

■■■ catalogue by, of the stars in the comet of Encke, xix.

110

Rupert's drops, new method of exhibiting the force of, vii. 371

Russian voyage of discovery, vi. 180

Rust of iron, on the presence of ammonia in, xvi. 380

— — — — — preservative against, xx. 396

Rutherford (Dr.), death of, ix. 214

Rye, experiments on the clavus or ergot of, ii. 61. Effects of
spurred rye on the human system, 62. First used as a medi-
cine in America, ib. Notice of cases in which it was
exhibited, 63. Its efficacy, 6G, Proofs that the clavus or
ergot is a species of scleroticum, 273. Discordant opinion
in France on that subject, 321. Its physical and chemical pro-
perties, 322. Experiments of M. Vauquelin on the ergot of,
323

Saba island, geological structure of, v. 32 1

Sabine (Captain), account of the Esquimaux who inhabit the west
coast of Greenland, vii. 72. His observations on the actual
results of the late voyage to the North Pole, 93

Sir Godfrey Copley's prize-medal awarded to, xii. 300.

Sit Humphrey Davy's address on the occasion, 302. Account
of his experiments for determining the acceleration of the pen-
dulum in different latitudes, 363

176 INDEX.

Sabine (Captain), notice of his experiments to ascertain the
amount of the dip of the magnetic needle in London, xiv. 161

■ details by, of a barometrical measurement of the Sugar-

loaf mountain at Sierra Leone, xv. 67 ; of the mountain-house
at Ascension, 69 ; of the block-house at Fort-George, Trini-
dad, 70 ; of Port- Royal mountains, Jamaica, ib. ; of the height
of the Pico Ruivo in the island of Madeira, 75
■ on the temperature at considerable depths of the Carib-

bean Sea, xvii. 126. Comparison of barometrical measure-
ment with the trigonometrical determination of a height at
Spitzbergen, 268 "*

analysis of his work on experiments to determine the

figure of the earth by means of the pendulum vibrating seconds
in different latitudes, and on various other subjects of philoso-
phical inquiry, xx. 141

Sabrina island, account of the formation of^ ix. 414

Safety-lamps, account of Sir H. Davy's for coal-mines, i. 1. Proof
of their beneficial effects, 131, 302

— — observations on, v. 6. Applied to the Argand lamp,

124. Account of his ignited wire-lamp, 128

Salamander (aquatic), the general process of the reproduction of
the members of, described, xvi. 84. Variations in that process,
89. Comparison of the process in different animals possessing
this power, 92. General observations, 94

Salifiable base, account of a new one, xii. 177

Salisbury (R. T.), observations of, on the coniferous plants of
Kaempfer, ii. 309

Saline crystallization, remarks on, v. 106

Salivation, extraordinary instance of, iii. 402

Salmo Eperlanus of Linnaeus, analysis of, xiii. 416

Salt (Mr.), copy of an inscription by at Alexandria, x. 7. Notice
of his researches in Egypt, 475

Salt, phenomena of the solution of, i. 24. Account of salt-mud
in the village of Kuhoo, 256. Lake in the forest of Ramsam,
257

— notice of a mountain of, in Spain, ii. 153

INDEX. 177

Salt, benefit of, in feeding cattle, v. 146. Its medical properties,
381

beneficial effects of, in promoting the growth of vegetables,

X. 58. In rendering fruit-trees or esculent plants unfit for the
habitation of worms or insects, 53, and also in destroying
them, GS; as well as weeds and other noxious Vegetables, 70»
Premium offered for experiments on the effects of, as a manure,
72. Muriate of potash found in, 181. Found in two volca-
noes in Tartary, 197. A remedy for mildew in wheat, 446,
A preventive of dry-rot, 448

- on the contamination of, for manufacturers, xii. 1G9

found on the shore of the Severn, notice of, xx. 201

new quadruple, notice of, xvi. 384

Salts, action of, on chloride of gold, x. 118 ; and of soluble and

insoluble salifiable bases, 119. Of uranium, experiments on,

xiv. 86. Action of salts on turmeric paper, 234. Artificial,

observations on the primitive forms of, xv. 282

San Antonio, Capuchin mission of, described, viii. 266

Sanda, one of the Orkney isles, ancient remains discovered at,

vi. 175
Sand-drigs, observations on, xviii. ISl.

Sandwich Islands, state of, ii. 72. Improvements effected by
their sovereign, Tamaahamah, 73. Account of his residence
and mode of living, 76. State of society in the, ib. Trade of
the islanders, 78. Their military force^ ib.
San Felix, Capuchin mission of, notice of, ix. 2G
San Joaquin, Capuchin mission of, notice of, ix. 26
San Miquel, Capuchin mission of, notice of, ix. 26
Santa Cruz (island), geological structure of, v. 313
Santa Maria, a Capuchin mission in Spanish Guayana, present

state of, viii. 283
Sarcophagus (ancient), notice of, v. 385

Sarsaparilla, salifiable base of, discovered, xix. 163. Its pro-
perties, 164
Savages and Europeans, results of the comparative strength of,
ix. 213

N

178 INDEX.

Saxon antiquity, discovery of, v. 147
Scald head cured by supertartrate of potash, iii. 403
Scales of iron, composition of, xviii. 387
Scarlet-fever, preservative against, xi. 407. xii. 428

- chlorine a remedy for, xvi. 395
Schmalcalder's patent portable theodolite, described, vi. 65
Schools (Lancasterian), progress of, in Spain, Portugal, and Den-
mark, ix. 212. Of mutual instruction at Paris and in France,
progress of, ib.
ScHUBLER (M.), researches of, on atmospheric electricity, ii. 406
Schweigger's electro-magnetic multiplier, observations on, xvi.

123. Notice of insects discovered by him in amber, 393
Science, consideration of the advancement of, as connected with
the rise and progress of the Royal Institution, i. pre/, xxiii.

intimate connexion of, with the useful arts, illustrated,

V. 215
. (foreign), progress of, xvi. 97

Scientific Journals (foreign), analytical review of, ii. 151, 415.

iii. 179, 222, 396,419
books, X. 393. xvii. 105, 335. xvi. 134,301. xiv.

142. Conybeare's and Phillips's Geology and Wales, 142.

Mr. and Miss Lowry's Conversations on Mineralogy, 154.

Transactions of the Royal Society for 1822, Part I., 161 ;

Part IT., 375. Leslie's Treatise on Meteorology, 173. Paris's

Pharmacologia, 359. Cleaveland's Treatise on Mineralogy, 391
. questions proposed by the Royal Academy of Sciences

at Brussels, viii. 194. See Prize Questions.
Scissors, improvement on, ix. 173
Sclerotium^ a genus of fungi, account of, ii. 273. The clavus or

ergot of corn proved to be a species of, 275. See Rye and

Wheat.
Scoresby (Mr. W.), observations of, on Greenland or Polar ice,

iv. 247

announcement of a new work by, 268

— experiments and observations on the developement of

the magnetical properties of steel and iron, by percussion, xiv.

INDEX. 179

376, xvii. 254. General results of observations by, on the
dipping-needle, 104-
Scotland, illustrations of the mineralogy of, x. 207
> remarks on the polemical discussions of the geologists

and geognosts of, xiii. 167. Geological structure of the country
round Edinburgh, and on the banks of the Firth of Forth, 171.
Scenery of Argyleshire delineated, 181. Geology of the isle
of Arran, 182 ; and of the Hebrides, 192. General view of
the geological structure of, 193
Scott (Dr. H.) on the arts of India, i. 195. Effects of nitric
acid taken internally, and used as a bath for various diseases,
197. Certain diseases unknown in the tropics, 198. His sub-
stitute for nitric acid, 203. Its effects in syphilitic affections,
205. His mode of administering it, 208

■ on the arts of India, ii. 07. Account of the Indian ope-
ration for the cataract, 68

Scott (H. Esq.^, particulars by, respecting the Ornithorhynchus

Paradoxus^ xvii. 254
Scrofula, on the use of iodine in, xii. 243
ScRooPE (G.P. Esq.) on the geology of the Paduan, Vicentine,

and Veronese territories, xiv. 16
— account of the eruption of Vesuvius in October 1822,

XV. 175

■ considerations of, on volcanoes, xx. 356

Sculptures of the Temple of Minerva at Athens, remarks on, vii.
22 ; and on those of the iEgina marbles, 229

Scutellearia Lateriflora, a remedy for hydrophobia, x. 194

Sea, the cause of the diminution of its temperature on approaching
land, considered, iii. 368

observations on the freezing of, when rough, iv. 250 ^and in

sheltered situations, 251

elevation of, xiii. 230. Encroachment of, in America, 231

Caribbean, temperature of, at considerable depths, xvii. 126

Sea-horses, account of, vi. 297

Seal, fact in the natural history of, xvii. 263

Sea-serpent, supposed to be seen near Boston ia America, evi-
dence concerning, iv. 378

N 2

180 INDEX.

Sea-serpent, notice of, vi. 163. vli. 68

Sea-water, on the analysis of, i. 292

— — — apparatus for raising up from certain depths described,

V. 227, 23 1. On the use of distilled, 380
— — — apparatus for distilling, vi. 147

• analysis of, viii. 167

curious effect of, on cast-iron, xii. 407

experiments on the saline contents of, xiv. 388

Sea-weeds, observations on the formation and fructification of, vi.
211

Seconds, table of equivalents for converting into space, xiii. 394 ;
and into time, 395

Secretions, on the influence of the nerves on, i. 114. On the in-
fluence produced upon the secretion of milk in the ass by taking
away the foal, 165

Secreting power of animals, observations on, ix. 251. xi. 40

Secret writing, requisites of, x. 89. Of the Spartans, 90. Ob-
servations on Lord Bacon's rules for, ib. New system of, pro-
posed, with remarks, 91

remarks on, by means of ciphers, xii. 21. Easy

and secure method of, 292. xiii. 136. xix. 140

Seebbck (M.), new experiments of, on electro-magnetic action,
XV. 374

Seed (grain), improvement in, vi. 351

Seeds, preservation of, xviii. 411

Seine (river), purification of the water of, xiii. 423

Selden (Mr.), anecdote of, vii, 261

Selenium, notice of, xi. 386

. discovered in the volcanic rocks of the Lipari, xviii. 173

from Anglesea pyrites, analysis of, xix. 151

found in the sulphur of the Lipari islands, xx. 174

Sementini (II Cavalier), observations of, on the use of nitrate of
silver in medicine, xii. 189

Senna, the active principle of, discovered, xi. 398

Sennaar, account of the country of, xviii. 302

Sensation, on the laws of, (See Park, Dr. T. R.)

•^ensation experienced at great altitudes, xv. 386

INDEX. 181

Sensitive plant, remarks on, xv. 387

Sensorial and nervous functions compared, xiv. 02

Sepia, experiments on the black principle of, xx. IS I

Seppinqs (Sir R.), the Copley medal voted to, vi. 3ii

on a new principle of constructing merchant ships,

X. 393.
Sepulchre (ancient), discovered, notice of, v. S84»

(druidical), notice of, xi. 412

Serpents, account of a new species of, discovered in the Antilles,

ii. ISl

fascinating power of, accounted for, vi. 374

Serrulas (M.), observations of, on a new compound of iodine

hydrogen and carbon, xv. 297
process of, for obtaining cyanuret of iodine, xviii.

173
Severn and Co. (Messrs.), observations on the chemical part of

the evidence given upon the trial of the action by, against the

Imperial Insurance Company, x. 316
Severn, geology of the river, xx. 413. Notice of salt found on

the shores of, 201
Sewell (Mr.), on a new method of treating chronic lameness in

horses, iii. 373
Shadows, on the phenomena of, xvi. 571
Shaw (John, Esq.), See Facial Nerves and Paralysis,
Shawl-goat, account of attempts made for the introduction of,

into Great Britain, ix. 330. Account of the habits, treatment,

and produce of these animals, 339
Shell, effects of the induced magnetism of an iron one upon the

rates of chronometers, xviii. 34
Shells, analysis of Lamarck's genera of, xiv. 67, 298. xv. 22,

216. xvi. 49, 241. Observations thereon, 258. Description

of the plates illustrating them, 260.
■ two new species of fresh water, described, xvii. 13. The

characters of several new ones belonging to the Linnaean Vo-

lutae, 28

(Shrapnell), change of musket-balls in, xvi. 163.

182 INDEX.

Shepherds of the Landes, account of, ii. 253

Shetland Isles, remarks on the chart of, xii. 206

Shillibeer (Mr.), suggestion of, for preventing the dry rot,

V. 122
Ship, supposed, buried in the earth, discovered in Africa,

V. 150 "^

Ship*s-way, account of a new machine for measuring, ii. 90
Ships (merchant), new principle of constructing, x. 393. Dry

rot prevented in, by means of salt, 448

— account of a new adhesive lining for the sheathing- of,
xii. 168

■ of war, advantages of Sir R. Seppings's curvilinear form in
the construction of the sterns of, xiv. 325

" having square and curvilinear sterns, results of experi-

ments relating to the comparative means of defence afforded
by, xviii. 201

— observations on the distribution and changes of the mag-
netic intensity in, xvii. 261. xix. 333. Improvements in the
construction of, 335

the copper sheathing of, how prevented from becoming cor-
roded by the action of sea- water, xvii. 253

Shipwrecked persons, experiments for preserving, vi. 135

Shooting-stars, seen in the day-time, on the nature of, xx. 1G8

Siberia, account of the mammoth or fossil elephant discovered in,
viii. 95

chemical analyses of various copper ores from, xi. 276

Sicily, meteorological remarks on the volcanoes of, xiv. 322

Siderographic engraving, process of, described, ix, 125

Sierra Leone, journal of the weather at, vi. 301

Silica fusible by the blow-pipe, ii. 110. Experiments and ob-
servations on the combinations of, in cast iron, 285

• • geological account of, and its uses, xix. 80

Silicium, process for procuring, xviii. 156

SiLLiMAN (Professor), fusion of charcoal, plumbago, and anthra*
cite, by, xvi. 157

Silures, See Ohio.

INDEX. 183

Silver, principal mines of, iv. 243. Different kinds of, ih, 2ii.

Its comp'ounds, ib. 245. Modes of extracting and assaying,

245. Relative value of gold and, 240. Observations on the

solution of, in ammonia, 268

lampate of, vi. 322

■ Persian mode of purifying, viii. 160. On the oxyda-

tion of copper and, 168. On the decomposition of the chloride

of, by hydrogen and zinc, 374

economical preparation of the nitrate of, ix. 405. Gup, an-

tique, found in North America, 210

' • on the reduction of the chloride of, x. 453

ore (red) of Peru, analysis of, xi. 273

on the use of the nitrate of, in epilepsy, xii. 189. Expe-
riments and observations on the atomic weight of, 286
• new researches on the composition of the antimoniated

sulphuret of, xiii. 416

■ (fulminating) results of experiments on, xvii. 153
on a compound of cyanogen with the nitrate of, xix. 159

Silvester (Mr.), account of his mode of warming and ventilating

the Derby infirmary, xviii. 337, His method of condensing

smoke described, 270
Sinumbra lamp, description of, x. 101
Siren, a new acoustical machine, described, ix. 175
Sirium, a supposed new metal, account of, vi. 112. vii. 291
Siveright's (Mr.), microscopes of glass, notice of, vii. 308. On

the pyro-electricity of the tourmaline, 397
Size of the heavenly bodies, observations on the apparent changes

in, x. 9
Skin, change of colour of, vi. 379
Skull of a deer found in a tree, notice of, xii. 193
Slates (artificial), mode of preparing, xiv. 432
Slaves, treatment and manners of, at Batavia, vii. 13
Sledge (Esquimaux), described, vii. 82
Sleep, observations on the cause of, vii. 238. Phenomenon of,

255
Sleeping woman, account of an extraordinary, i. 121

184 INDEX.

Sliding-rule, for gauging casks, report on an improved one, xvi.

357
Smalt detected in refined sugar, xiv. 444<
Smell, organ of, peculiarly adapted for its object, ii. 6
Smith (Alexander), one of the mutineers of the Bounty, anecdotes

of, vii. 257
(Professor), on the use of prussic acid in consumptive

cases, ix. 410
Smoke, observations on some vulgar notions concerning, viii. 245
■' pernicious effects of, to the inhabitants of London, in the

seventeenth century, xii. 343. In the eighteenth century, 345 ;

and at the present time, 346. Remedy suggested for, 347.

Account of various expedients for consuming, 348. xix. 138]
Smoky chimneys, method of curing, xx. 376
Smut in wheat prevented, viii. 348. xvi. 156
Snails, account of an undescribed larva which preys on, xvii. 176
Snake-stones of India, analysis of, v. 124
Snow (coloured), notice of showers of, vii. 181. Microscopical

observations on the red snow, 222
early appearance of, x, 199. Experiments on, 395. Per-
petual regions of, 200

(red), of the Alps, observation on, xix, 166

Snowden, measurement of, x. 397

Snow-storm, luminous, account of, xix. 366

Soap (hard), experiments on the manufacture of, ii. 444

- notice of a new animal one, ix. 409

a substitute for oil in setting cutting instruments, xiii. 221

causes of the diversities of, xvi. 110. Considered with re-
gard to smell, 112

potatoes a substitute for, viii. 165

Soda, experiments with the sub-carbonate of, on nitric acid, vi.
252. Lampate of, 321. Prepared from alum, 363

on the carbonate of, vii. 296

of commerce, assay of, ix. 410

alum, preparation and analysis of, xiii. 276

on the relation between the crystalline form and chemical

INDEX. 185

proportion of the neutral arseniate and phosphate of, xiv. 205 ;
and of the biphosphate and the binarseniate of, 417
Soda, native carbonate of, found in India, xvi. 178

preparation of the saturated hydro-sulphuret of, xvii. 165

lake of Lalagunilla, in South America, account of, i. 188.

The urao, or soda, how extracted, 190. To what uses applied
in South America, 191

Sodalite of Mount Vesuvius, observations on, iii. 165
— - effect of light on the colour of, xviii. 179
Soda-water, improved apparatus for the manufacture of, iv. 358
Sodium (sulphuret of), experiment on, xv. 149. Preparation of,

379
ScEMMERRiNG (M.) on a new mode of mellowing wine, ii. 148
Soils, process for analyzing, iii. 193
Solanum pseudo-quinia, chemical examination of, xx. ISl
Solar spectrum, obseiTations on the rays composing it, v. '77.
• eclipses and occultations of the planets by the moon, in the

year 1826, xx. 327; elements for computing, ib.
Soldering sheet-iron, new process for, xv. 142
Solids, properties of, i. 9 1

Solima territory, geographical notice of, xv. 171
Solubility diminished by heat, xvi. 165
Solution, account of some phenomena attending the process of,

i. 24. Application of them to the laws of crystallization, 47
Solutions, boiling points of saturated, xviii. 89
Somervillite, a nondescript animal, account of, xvi. 275
Sonorous chords, on the oscillations of, xv. 374
Sound, observations on that produced by flame in tubes, &c.

V. 274
' produced by opening a subterraneous gallery, xvii. 152.

Experiments on the velocity of, 266. xviii. 162. xix. 108
Sounding instruments, comparative value of, vi. 135
Souterazi of Constantinople, iiccount of, vi. 350
Sooth (James, Esq.), corrections by, in right ascension of thirty-
six principal fixed stars, to every day in the year, x. 427. xi.

186. The clock's daily rate and error at one time of the day

186 INDEX.

being known, a table to find its corresponding rate and error

through the day, 155
South (James, Esq.), astronomical observations by, in January

and February, 1822, xiii. 209, 386. Observations of, on the

Admiralty chronometrical arrangements, 211
astronomical phenomena arranged by, for the first, three

months in the year 1824, xvi. 286

from April to June, 1824, xvii. 77. See Herschell

for October, November, and December, 1824, xviii. 81

■ examination by, of the large achromatic telescope of the

Royal Observatory at Paris, xx. 286. On the apparent dis-
tance and position of four hundred and sixty double and triple
stars, 297

Spade labour, beneficial effects of, vii. 370

successful instance of, x. 447

Spain, statistics of, xii. 431

remarks on the wines of, xviii. 129

Spalding (Dr.) on remedy for hydrophobia, x. 194

Spar (brown) of Mexico, analysis of, xii. 272 ; and of bitter spar
from the Tyrol, 276

observations on the different species of, xvi. 106

Specific gravities of elastic fluids, table of, iii. 415

of gases, experiments on, vii. 187

of solid bodies, instrument for determining, xiii.

257. Table of the prussic acid, 313.

Specific heat of bodies, vii. 380

Specific medicines, experiments to ascertain their mode of opera-
tion, i. 290

Specula of reflecting telescopes, mode of protecting, xv. 53

coating for, xviii. 181

Speech, observations on the physiology of, xix. 8

Spherical atoms. See Atoms.

Spider, singular anecdotes of, viii. 174. Floatage of, in the air
accounted for, 249

Sphinx (ancient) discovered at Colchester, xii. 1. Its dimensions,
2. Reasons for thinking it to be of Roman workmanship in

INDEX. 187

Britain, 3. Description of a bronze, 5. The sphinx not older
than the time of the first Claudius, G ; though respect for it
may be traced to that of Augustus, ib. Probably placed in the
pro naos, or vestibule of the temple of Claudius, 10. Instances
from antiquity of sphinxes represented as having completed
the destruction of their victims, 11. Probable circumstances
that have preserved this specimen, 14. Remark on the en-
gravings of it, 1 5

Spinal nerves, on the irritation of, xii. 428

■ observations on the morbid influence of, xiv. 296

Spirit, table of the average quantity of, in different wines, iv. 289

economical mode of rectifying, viii. 381

on the evaporation of, x. 187

Spirit-level (Russian), notice of, vii. 370

Spohn's (Professor) remarks on his essay De Lingua el Literis
Vetcrum Egyptiorum^ edited by Professor Seyfifarth, 4to. Leip-
zig, 1825, XX. 159

Sponge, iodine found in, x. 456

experiments on the bleaching of, xviii. 402

Spoon-bill (white) shot, v. 375

Spots in the sun, observations on, ii. 420

Spring-water, analysis of, vi. 171. Remarkable eruption of, xi.

406
Springs for carriages, observations on, xviii. 97
Squire (Colonel), copy of an ancient inscription by, x. 7
Stars, investigation of the corrections of the places of, for aber-
ration and nutation, viii. 21. Observations on the transits of,
84. Experiments on the light of, 92

easy method of computing the aberration of, xii. 151

mean places of forty-six Greenwich stars, xiii. 387. Cor-
rections in right ascension of thirty-six principal, 388. xiv. 192

catalogue of the polar distances of thirty-nine principal,

xiv. 186

principal, predicted and observed places of, xr. 135

observations on the apparent distances and i)ositions of

certain double and triple, xvii. 250

188 INDEX.

Stars, catalogue of, in the comet of Encke, xix. 119. A falling
star seen at mid-day, 369. Observations on the apparent dis-
tance and position of four hundred and sixty double and triple,
XX. 297. See Fixed Stars,

Statistics of America, x. 203

Statuary marble quarries, notice of newly discovered, in Tus-
cany, xii. 19a

Stavesacre, new vegetable alkali found in, viii. 154

Steam, action of, on solution of silver and gold, xvi. 162

Steam-boats, extended use of, vi. 136

' list of, employed on the river Mississippi, viii. 152.

List of those now building, 153. Account of the progress of
steam-navigation in Great Britain, 240. List of, now plying
on the river Clyde, 241

Steam-engines, observations on the explosions of, iii. 195

■' — of England, remarks on the power of, xii. 404

■ indicator for, description of, xiii. 91

—— — '— method of securing, xviii. 3S5

. of Glasgow, number and horse-power of, xix. 328

Steam-pits for forcing plants, notice of, viii. 340

Steam-plough, remarks on the practicability of, vii. 54

Steel, properties of, v. 298

• (Indian), analysis of, vii. 288

Persian mode of making, viii. 160

■ experiments on the alloys of, with a view to its improve-
ment, ix. 319. xii. 173, 316. xiv. 377

— — goods, process for preserving, xiii. 424

on the magnetism of, and iron, by percussion, xiv. 376.

xvii. 254

cutting of, by soft iron, xvi. 155

experiments on the elasticity and strength of hard and

soft, xvii. 267. xix. 104

' action of iron in motion upon, xviii. 160. Menstruum for

etching steel plates, .^75. Mode of preparing damasked steel,
386

explanation of the cutting of, by iron, xx. 383 ; and ii;on,

INDEX.

189

observations on the solution of, in acids, and on the residua.

395
Stereotype-plates, new process for casting, xv. 13S
Sterns of ships, advantages of the curvilinear construction of,

xiv. 325
Stevenson (Mr.), observations of, on the operation of the waters

of the ocean and of the river Dee, iii. 376
Stewart's (Dr. Mathew) demonstrations of some of his general

theorems, i. 6
Stockler's (Mr.) inverse method of limits, xv. 357
Stodart (J., Esq.), experiments of, on alloys of steel, ix. 319.

xiv. 377
Stomach, beneficial effects of the white oxide of bismuth in a

severe disorder of, viii. 295
■ — existence of free muriatic acid in, xvll. 181
of animals, on the nature of the saline matters usually

existing in, xviii. 142
Stone in the bladder, account of a singular mode of removing,

i. 199

process of printing on, described, iii. 88

account of porous vessels of, v. 146. Observations on me-
teoric stones, 292. vii. 324

bridges, influence of temperature on, xviii. 371

Storm (violent), in New England, described, vii. 102

Straker (Mr. J.), new method of embossing in wood by, xix.

134
Strata forming the basis of the valley of the Rhone, notice of, iii.

183

of the earth, geological account of, xix. 83

Stratification of the forest of Dean, and of the opposite banks of

the Severn, ix. 37
Straw, a conductor for lightning, ix. 199
Straw-plat, premium for, xvii. 153

Strengtli, comparative, of Europeans and Savages, ix. 213
of cast-iron, remarks on, xiv. 223

190 INDEX.

Stro MEYER (M.) on the analysis of the salts of strontian, and
some other minerals, iii. 215

— — notice of a new metal discovered hy, v. 370

Strontia, fusion of, with the blow-pipe, ii. 109. Metal of, thus
obtained, 121. Experiments to determine the quantity of, in
several species of arragonite, 164

■■ test for, X. 189

— - separation of, from baryta, xv. 383. xix. 153

Strontium, sulphur et of, composition of, xv. 140

Structures of rocks, remarks on, xviii. 60

Strychnia, a new vegetable alkali obtained, vii. 375. Its com-
pounds, 376. New researches on, and on the processes employed
for its extraction, xiv. 217. New process for extracting it,
443. Process for obtaining the salts of, xvii. 170. Their vo-
latility, 171

Sub-carbonate of soda, experiments with, on nitric acid, vi.
252 ; of potash, 254 ; vii. 387

Sub-nitrate of bismuth, a remedy for intermittent fever, xiii. 233.
On the sub and super nitrates, 396

Sub-sulphate of alumina and potash, analysis of, xi. 389

Sublimate (corrosive), antidote for, ix. 401

Succinic acid, formation of, ix. 410

process for obtaining, xii. 179

__ discovered in turpentine, xv. 171

Sugar, producible from fecula, by means of gluten, ii. 167

■ notions of the ancients concerning, v. 51. Test for, 123.

Expense of its manufacture from the beet root, 357

— facts on the formation and crystallization of, vi. 32.

Discovered in potatoes, 354

— .^- artificial, application of, to brewing, vii. 180

description of an apparatus for boiling, x. 353

— — on the crystallization of, xi. 397

(refined), smalt detected in, xiv. 444

— . — action of animal charcoal in the refining of, xv. 1 56
— - use of, as an antidote to lead, xvi. 395

INDEX.

191

Sugar-cane, juice of, an antidote to arsenic, x. 193. Change of,
xiv. 438

Sugar-loaf Mountain, Sierra Leone, barometrical measurement of
the height of, xv. 67

Suicides, number of, at Paris, viii. 189

instances of religious, ix. 63

Sulphates of copper and magnesia, phenomena attending the pro-
cess of the solution of, i. 27

— of strontia, used as a flux, vii. 183. Of strychnia,

376

of magnesia, experiment on, ix. 407

— of quinia, phosphorescence of, xiii. 146

of lead, uses of, in the arts, xiv. 230. On a'peculiar one

of alumina, 435

(native) of iron and alumina, analysis of, xv. 389

'■ of copper, an excellent remedy in croup, xvii. 181

(metallic), experiments on the decomposition of, by hy-

drogen, xviii. 392

■ of soda, composition of the crystals of, xix. 152. Super-

sulphate of quinia, how prepared, 161
Sulphovinous acid, how procured, ix. 396. Its properties, 397
Sulphur, experiments on the stoving of cotton goods with, iv.
196

and oxygen, account of a new acid of, vii. 371

. on the compounds of, xi. 388

experiments and researches on a new class of com-
pounds of, xiv. 433

action of iron upon, xvii. 165

' — - mountain of Teican, account of, xviii. 406

spring, analysis of, at Harrowgate, xv. 82

of the Lipari islands, existence of selenium in, xx. 174

Sulphuret of lead, phenomena of its solution, i, 29.

of platinum, experiment on, iv. 75 ; and on that of

phosphorus, 351. Researches on alkaline sulphurets, 372
• (ferro- arsenical) of copper, analysis of, xii. 30. Of anti-

192 INDEX.

monial, 32. Of a cupreous sulphuret of lead and antimony,
34. Of bismuth and copper, 8(5.

Sulphurets, experiments on the composition of the alkaline, xiv.
209. To determine if the hepar formed in the dry way is a
sulphuret of an oxide or of a metal, ib. On the different pro-
portions in which potassium can combine with sulphur and sul-
phuretted hydrogen, 213. Combinations of sulphuretted hy-
drogen with potash, 215. Formation of hepars in the humid
way, 419

produced from sulphates, experiments on, xv. 147

I experiments on, resulting from the reduction of sul«
phates by means of charcoal, xvi. 100

of carbon and ammonia, on the re-action of, xviii. 149

Sulphuretted hydrogen, preparation of, xvii. 165. Inflammation
of, by nitric acid, 3S0

Sulphuric acid, mistake of M. Vauquelin concerning, corrected,
i. 70

■ experiments to determine the law of progres-

sion, followed in its densities, at different degrees of dilution,
with several new tables, iv. 114

. action of, on animal substances, ix. 392. Its ac-

tion on alcohol, and the new acids thereby formed, 395

experiments on, xi. 3SG

account of a supposed new metal from the resi-

duum of, xii. 315. Cause of its high price in England, con-
trasted with that manufactured in France, 355

action of, on muriates, xiii. 146

on the fixedness of, xv. 383

. of Nordhausen, researches on, xviii. 145

hygrometrical indications by, xix. 34*6, (Anhy-

drous), new production of, 345

■ hygrometric property of, xx. 400

Sulphuric ether, effects of inhaling, iv. 15S
Sulphurous acid, liquefaction of, xviii. 39 1
Sun, rays of, effects on magnetism, viii. 383

INDBX. 193

Sun, account of the eclipse of, in September 1820, xi. 26, 291,
Observations on the heat produced during, xii. 313

temperature of, xviii. 385

— -^ times of the motion of spots in, xix. 328

Sunda Islands, account of, ii. 190. Physical constitution and
productions of the isle of Banca, 190. Process of mining pur-
sued there, 192. Notice of Borneo, ib. Geological constitu-
tion of Java, 193. Remains of antiquities discovered there,
ib. Language of, 194. Practices peculiar to the islanders, 195.

Superior (Lake), account of the copper-mines of, xii. 422

notes on the geography and geology of, xviii.

1, 228

Surfeit, remedy for, vi. 172

Surinam frog, account of the external changes in, from its earlier
stages till it becomes a perfect animal, i. 55. Remarks on its
internal structure, 57

SwAiNsoN^s (William, Esq.), description of two new birds, of the
genus pteroglossus, ix. 266

• — • description by, of two new fresh-water shells, xvii.

13. On the characters of several new shells belonging to the
Linnsean voluta, 31. Remarks on the present state of concho-
logy, 29. A monograph by, of the genus ancillaria, xviii. 272
Description of a new species of parrot, xix. 198

• monograph by, of the genus tachyphonus, a group of

birds belonging to the tanagra of LinnoBus, xx. 60. Obser-
vations by, upon the tyrant shrikes of America, 267

SwAYNB (Rev. G.) on budding, and on the fig-tree, vii. 1C8

• on the importance of manufacturing British opium, viii.

234. Description of an apparatus for that purpose, 236. In-
structions for its use, 238 ; and for the cultivation and collection
of the juice of poppies, 69. On the quantity of opium pro-
per acre, 74. Cautions relative to its preparation, 76

Sweden, ancient hieroglyphics discovered in, vii

• notice of the universities of, viii. 189

' — population of, x. 203

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1.9.4 INDEX.

Switzerland, comparison of the climate of, with that of the north-
countries of Europe, iii. 407

Sylvester (Mr.), evidence of, with remarks, in the cause of
Severn and Co. against the Imperial Insurance Company, x,
335

Sylvester (Mr. Charles), observations of, on the best mode of
warming and ventilating buildings, xi. 229

Sympathy (organic), influence of, on the functions of the living
body, iv. 21. (Mental), 223

Syphylitic affections, beneficial effects of the nitro-muriatic acid
in, i. 205

Tabasheer, observations on the vegetable substance so called,

vii. 363, Note.
Table-furnace, account of, v. 131

spar of Pargas, analysis of, xiii. 419

Tachyphonus, a monograph of the genus, xx. 60

Taddei (Dr.), researches of, on the gluten of wheat, ix. 399

Tadpole, observations on the formation of fat in, ii. 205

Tallow (vegetable), account of, xix. 179

Tamaahmaah, sovereign of the Sandwich Islands, improvements

effected by, ii. 73. Account of his residence and mode of

living, 76
Tamar (river), notice of an intended chain-bridge over, xvi. 155
Tanning, use of the larch-tree in, xii. 406
Tanno-gelatine, experiments with, vi. 156
Tapeworm, cause of, in pointers and spaniels, x. 472
Tapir discovered in Africa, vii. 19 1
Tar, use of, in pulmonary consumption, v. 380

i (lamp), notice of, vi. 353

— from coal, observations on a substance produced during thy

distillation of, viii. 287
Tarchonanthus CamphoratuSf observations on, ii, 175

INDEX. 195

Tartar (emetic) of the shops, impurity of, xix. 248
Tartaric acid obtained from potatoe-apples, vii. 179

' influence of, in certain cases of analysis, xvi. 107

Tartaro-sulphate of potash, xvii. 171

Tartary, volcanoes of, x. 197

Tartrates (triple) of bismuth, experiments with, vi. 158; and

with that of potash and manganese, ib. Of lead, pyrophorus

obtained from, xvi. 385
Taschium, a supposed metal, notice of, xvii. 390
Tassaert (M.) on the combinations of chromic acid with potash,

XV. 310
Taste, organs of, how affected by different bodies, xvii. 392
Taylor (Messrs.), experiments and apparatus of, for procuring

gas from oil, vi. 108. viii. 120. On the construction of the

acetometer, 255
Taylor (Dr. Brook), his method of solving the problem of atmo-
spherical refraction, xviii. 346
Taylor's (John, Esq.) evidence of, with remarks, in the cause of

Severn and Co. against the Imperial Insurance Company, x. 347
Taylor (Mr. T. G.), account of a coloured circle surrounding the

zenith, xi. 40
Taylorian theorem, demonstration of, xvi. 229. xvii. 74
Tayloria Splachnoidesy a new species of moss, account of, ii. 144
Tea (black), analysis of, xii. 201 ; and of green tea, 202. Remarks

thereon, 204. Table of soluble matters in, iv. 206
.— adulteration of, by the Chinese, detected, xviii. 166

plant successfully reared in France, vi. 375

shrub, at Katmandu, vii. 398

Tears, cause of, explained, iv. 211
Telegraphs, celerity of, v. 356

Telescope, notice of a large reflecting, xi. 385
on the indistinctness of vision caused in, by the pre-
sence of false lights, and remedies for it, xvii. 17
account of M. Guinand's glasses for, xix. 248

Temperature, changes in, caused by local circumstances, ii. 44,

O 2

196 INDEX.

Of the air, sea, animals, &c. within the tropics, 208. On and
beneath the surface of the earth, v. 123. vi. 171

Temperature of mines, vii.

of lakes, x. 198

. of the earth at various depths, xii. 339. xiii. 144

. of the Atlantic, remarks on, xiv. 1 17. Of the interior

of the globe, 207. Of vapour, 439

' increased, of mines, hypothesis to account for, xvi.

317, Note

of the sea at various depths, xvii. 126. Effects of,

on the intensity of magnetic forces, 279

influence of, on stone bridges, xviii. 379

on the earth's surface, experimental data respecting,

xix. 173

I'emple of Concord, site of, ascertained, v. 144

— of Castor and Pollux, excavation around, v. 384

Tenacity of iron-wire, remarkable instance of, xv. 136. Remarks

on, 373. xvi. SQ7
Tendons, influence of water on, xiii. 418
Tennantite, analysis of, vii. 100
Tenore (Dr. Michael), notice of his Flora Neapoliiana, and

appendix, iii. 370
Terazi, or Grecian level, notice of, vi. 352
Terpodion, a new musical instrument, notice of, xi. 384
Test for detecting lead in water, v. 73. For sugar, 123. For
copper and iron, ix. 408. x. 183. For baryta and strontia,
189. XV. 383. Enumeration of tests proper for the analysis
of mineral waters, 217. Examination of them by, 219. New
one for gelatine, 454. Infusion of violets, 45G

for arsenic, xii. 411

for proto-salts of iron, xv. 382

papers, notice of two new coloured ones, xvi. 380

■ elderberries used for, xviii. 400

■— for iodine, xix. 343. For muriatic or nitric acids, or the
salts of these acids, 345

INDEX. 197

Thames-water, observations on the saltness of, in particular
places, ill. 367. Its extreme softness accounted for, ib,

' river, probable mischiefs from, on taking down and re-
building: London-bridge, xvi. 27, Remarks on Mr. Rennie's
design for a new bridge over, 28

-, design by Mr. Ware, for making a public road

under, xviii. 62. Notice of other tunnels attempted or pro-
posed, 66

Thenard (M.), analysis of his Trade de Chimie, ii. 255. Remarks
on his mode of treating chemical affinities, 256. On heat and
expansion, 250. On cold, 268. Defects in his chapter on
light, 2^. On electricity, 261. On chlorine, 264; and com-*
bustion, 265. Remarks on his classification of the metals,
266 ; and on the metallic salts, 269. Defects of his chemical
physiology, 271. Concluding observations, 272

- new results of, on the combination of oxygen with

water, vii. 379. viii. 114, 154

process of, for restoring the white in paintings, x.

168

Blue colour, invented by, preparation of, xv. 381
Theodolite, patent portable, described, vi. 65
Thermo-electrics, table of, xvi. 171. Experiments in thermo-
electric magnetism, 126 ; and in thermo-electric rotation, 372.
Phenomenon with iron, 374
Thermometer (chromatic), account of, i. 119

— for measuring heights, notice of, iii. 372

new and delicate, account of, vii. 183 ; and of new

self- registering, 185
(differential), description of, viii. 218

Thermometers, variation of, xiv. 441. xv. 160, 361

Thirst, sense of, how produced, ii. 12. vi. 13

Thomas (St.), island, geological structure of, v. 313

Thompson (Dr.), mistake of, corrected, i. 229. On the composi*

tion and combination of phosphoric acid, 291
■ system of chemistry by, character of, ii. 253 ; review

of, iv. 299 ; its want of system exposed, 300 ; strictures on

198 INDEX.

his repetition, ih. ; on his account of the separation of simple
bodies and their compounds, 303 ; on his doctrine of combus-
tion, 305 ; of electricity, 308 ; of ponderable bodies, particu-
larly chlorine, 309 ; of the doctrine of definite proportions,
310 ; concluding strictures, 317
Thompson (Dr.), new inflammable gas discovered by, vi, 153

mode of obtaining, pure nickel, viii. 161. Analysis of

coal, 163
analysis of his system of chemistry, xi. 119 ; his claims

to precedence over other British compilers stated, 121 ; stric-
tures on the plan of his work, 126 ; exposure of his errors on
the subject of caloric, 129; electritricity, 135; ponderable
bodies, 140; simple incombustibles, 143; simple combustibles,
150; compound bodies, 152; acids, 153; mineralogy, 166;
analysis of minerals, ib. ; physiology, 169
his reply to the review of it in this Journal, xiii. 333 ;

specimens of the doctor's inaccurate language, 334; opinions
of foreign chemists on his system, 335 ; specimens of his repe-
titions, 337; of his inconsistencies, ib. ; exposure of his errors,
346 ; table of atomic weights by, xvii. 383

attempt of, to establish the first principles of chemistry,

by experiment ; analysis of his work, xx. 113 ; remarks on his
historical introduction, 1 17 ; on the specific gravities of oxy-
gen and hydrogen gases, and his mode of experimenting, 121 ;
remarks on his experiments on the atomic weights and specific
gravities of chlorine and iodine, 130 ; his tables of nitric acid,
ib.\ experiments on the atomic weights of the acidifiable com-
bustibles, 133 ; of the alkalies and alkaline earths, 135 ; on the
atomic weight of the vegetable acids, 139; remarks on the
style of his writing, 139
Thompson's (Captain) tables, examination of, xix. 281
Thompson (Mr.), account of the wells sunk hy^ at Cheltenham, iii.
56,380. His laboratory for preparing Cheltenham salts, 58^
Various saline preparations made by him, 67

(Mr. G.), description of a grotto in the interior of the

Cape of Good Hope, xvi. 272

INDEX. 199

Thorina, compound nature of, demonstrated, xx. 391
Thouin (M.), on a mode of planting through trees, xviii. 409
Thunder-storms, observations on the periodical returns of, iii. 390.

xvi. 39a
TiARCK (Dr.), longitude of Madeira and Falmouth determined

by, xvii, 270
Tide-gauge, new, description of, xvi. 348

extracts relative to the theory of, xvii. 295

Tiger hunt in India described, vii. 266
Timbuctoo, remarks on the state of, vii. 333
Time-keeper (new), notice of, vii. 369
Time-table, for reducing sidereal to mean, xii. 167

— of conjunction in right ascension, an easy method of
computing, from an observed occultation, xv. 360

— indicated by any number of chronometers, an easy me-
thod of comparing with the given time at a certain station,
xvii. 315

Tin, nature and properties of, v. 299

and lead, mutual precipitation of, vi. 363

increased weight when calcined, accounted for, xii. 295

mines in the isle of Banca, how wrought, ii, 191

plate, manufacture of, described, vii. 141

Tinning, process of, described, vii. 145

Tissues, how rendered incombustible, xii. 413

Titanic acid, separation of, from the oxide of iron, xx. 176

Titanium, found in iron ore, viii. 167

— analysis of a compact ore of, xii. 265

. process for analyzing the oxide of, xiii. 226. (Metallic)

notice of, xiv. 441
combinations of, with oxygen and sulphur, xvi. 07.

Experiments and observations on metallic, 326

on the apparent magnetism of, xvii. 129

on the various combinations of, xviii- 174

the presence of, in mica, confirmed, 392. xix. 1/J7.

Analysis of the chloride of, 156

(metallic), found in iron furnaces, xx. 17«

200 INDEX.

Toad, the common, account of the venom of, v. 127

instance of one found in a solid rock, xv. 3S6

Todd (Dr.), observations of, on the torpedo, i. 116

• on the process of the reproduction of members of the

aquatic salamander, xvi. 84
inquiry into the nature of the luminous power of some of

the lampyrides, xvii. 269
— ■ (Rev. Mr.), inaccuracies of, in his edition of Johnson's

Dictionary pointed out, x. 284

Toddalia, a substitute for Peruvian bark, vii. 193

Tombs (ancient), discovered, vi. 177

■ (Celtic), near Cambridge, notice of, vii. 195 ';

Tongue, instance of its being swallowed, iii. 182

irritability of, xv. 385

Tonquin bean, benzoic acid found in, x. 173

Tooth-ach, cause of, ii. 17

Topaz of Saxony, analysis of, xii. 266

Torpedo, observations on, i. 116

experiments on, iii. 129

Torricellian tube, on the alteration in the bulk of successive por-
tions of air introduced into, xx. 378

Torture used in China, vii. 341

Touch, organ of, adapted to its peculiar functions, ii. 6. Rete-
mucosum, the seat of, 9

. ■ notions of magnitude and distance, how far acquired from,

iii. 3

Touchstone, analytical examination of, xv. 315

. wood, observations on, xvi. 185

Tourmaline pyro-electricity of, vii. 397

' ■ remarkable dichroism of, xiii. 219

Tournefort, botanical discoveries of, x. 53

Traill's (Dr. T. S.) description of coal recently discovered in
Mexico, xix. 27

Transitions among rocks, remarks on, xix. 212

Transit instrument, observation on stars with, viii. 84

put up at the Cambridge observatory account of, xix, 23S

INDEX. 201

Transits of Venus, method of computing the sun's horizontal
parallax from observations of the, xx. 94

Transmutation of metals into gold, notice of supposed instances of,
ix. 232

Transplanting of vegetables, notice of experiments and observa-
tions on, iii. 401

Transportation of fish from salt to fresh water, experiments and
observations on, xix. 235

Trap-rocks, identity of, with certain varieties of granite, x. 29.
Geological resemblances between them and granite, 40. In-
stances in which they assume the essential characters of granite,
45. xi. 404

Travellers, use of the pocket box-sextant to, xviii. 50

Tread- wheel, application of, to canal navigation, xiv. 431

Tredgold (Mr.), on the strength of cast-iron, xiv. 223. His
work commended, 224. xvii. 150. Account of his experiments
on the elasticity of hard and soft steel, 267. xix. 104

Trees, importance of, in mountainous countries, ii. 57

mode of ingrafting, viii. 154. On the latitude of, in

Sweden, 173

growth of, how promoted, xv. 388

antiquity of, xix. 166

Tren GROUSE (Mr.), contrivance of, for preserving wrecked per-
sons, vi. 135

Trifolium i?icarnatuni recommended to agriculturists, xiv. 452

Trigonometrical surveys, notice of, ix. 389

Trinkets of gold, suggestions for cleansing, xviii. 179

Trusses, improvement in, xiv. 433

Tubes, experimental observations on the passage of gases through,
vii. 106

— on the substitution of, for bottles in the preservation of
certain liquids, xix. 149

TucKEY (Captain), notice of the voyage of, to explore the rirer
Zaire, v. 158

Tumeremo (Capuchin mission of), notice of, ix. 8

202 INDEX*

Tunbridge Wells, hints on a mode of procuring soft water at,

xiv. 345
Tungsten, on some new compounds of, xii. 171
- experiments on its combinations, xx. 177

Tungstic acid, how detected, v. 123
Tunja province, notice of, iii. 338
Tupuquen (Capuchin mission of), notice of, ix. 10
Turf, gas obtained from, vi. 157
Turmeric paper, action of salts on, xiv. 234
Turnips, prevention of the fly in, v. 357. viii. 155

beneficial effects of salt, in the culture of, x. 58

preservation of, xv. 161

Turpentine (oil of), rendered palatable, xlii. 441

- — • succinic acid discovered in, xv. 161

TuRRELL*s menstruum for etching steel plates, xviii. 175

Tutenag, analysis of, xiv. 232

Tyrant Shrikes of America, observations on, xx. 267

Ulmin (artificial), viii. 392

gallic acid converted into, by oxygen gas, xix. 353

Ultramarine, adulteration of, xvi. 167

Unio GigaSf a new species of fresh-water shell, description of,

xvii. 15
United States of America, philosophical and literary intelligence

from, i. 137, 300
Univalves, remarks on, xvii. 272

Universelle Historial Bibliotheque, bibliographical notice of, xiii. 39
Universities of Germany, notice of, viii. 188 ; and of Sweden, 189 '
■ of Rome, ix. 21 1. Of Oxford and Cambridge, present

state of, 428
Upas poison, active principle of, xviii. 176
Upata (a Capuchin mission in Guayana), described, viii. 269.

State of the plantations in its vicinity, 271. ix, 12
Uranite, analysis of, xv. 16S

INDEX.

203

Uranium, experiments on, vi. 123

. the oxides and salts of, xiv. 86. Phosphoric acid found

in the green ore of, 453
, — preparation of the oxide of, xvii. 139, 382. Notice of

uranium pyrophori, 383

native sulphate of, discovered, xviii. 409

Urate of ammonia, notice of calculi of, ix. 405

Ure (Dr.), experiments of, on sulphuric acid, iv. 114. Observa-
tions of, on mean specific gravity, 151. On the constitution of
liquid nitric acid, and the law of progression followed in its
densities at successive terms of dilution, 291

I remarks on saline crystallization, iv. 106. v. 162. vi. 250

. strictures of, on Mr. Phillips, vi. 242. Account of some

experiments made on the body of a criminal immediately after
execution, 283

notice of his Chemical Dictionary, xi. 216. Analysis of it,

with specimens and remarks, 337. Correspondence of, with
Dr. Henry, 401

on the atomic weight of silver, and on the constitution of

muriatic acid at different densities, xii. 286

communication of, on the composition and manufacture of

chloride of lime, xiii. 1 ; of bleaching powder, 14 ; and on the
atomic weight of manganese, 23. On the formation and uses
of soda-alum, 276. On the specific gravity of prussic acid,
312. Test for ascertaining it, 313

on the ultimate analysis of vegetable and animal substances,

xiv. 388

on a mode of protecting the specula of reflecting telescopes,

XV. 52

letter of, on Job Rider's rotatory steam-engine, xix. 142

Uric acid, action of nitric acid and chlorine on, viii. 157. Notice
of the animal substances which generally accompany it in cal-
culi, 370

Urinary concretions, analysis of, viii. 361

Urine, pink sediments of, accounted for, ix. 185

' peculiar blue matter obtained from certain, xx. 409

204 INDEX.

Urns, ancient funereal, discovered, vi. 176
Useful arts, connexion of, with the sciences, illustrated, vii. 215
Utero gestation, observations on the period of, ii. 43. English
law on this point, 44

Vaccination, discovery of, modestly claimed by the French, ii. 169

a supposed remedy for the plague, vi. 379

a cure for the hooping-cough, xiii. 441

benefits of, xiv. 453

Vacuum, effect of, on alkaline carbonates, xv. 383

Valais, devastation of, by inundation, described, vii. 166

Valenzuelia, genus, notice of, iii. 128

Valetudinarians, remarks on the diet of, xiv. 367

Valley of Egypt, notice of a memoir on, iv. 98

Valleys of Cucuta, in South America, description of, iii. 337

Vapour of sulphuric ether, effects of inhaling, iv. 158

(aqueous), table of the force, density and expansion of,

at different degrees of temperature from 0° to 92*^. viii. 306.
Observations thereon, 308. Table of the force of, and the
full evaporating force of every degree of temperature from
20° to 85°, expressed in grains of water that would be raised
per minute from a vessel of six inches in diameter, supposing
that there were no vapour already in the atmosphere, 311.
Observations thereon, 314. Table of results, 322
researches on the temperature of, as well as on the

temperature produced by vapours, xiv. 439

experiments on the density of, xv. 297

(metallic), method of condensing, xviii. 270

increased production of, xix. 148

Variation transit, directions for making adjustments on, v. 207 ;
and for using it, 209

of the compass, notice of several unsuccessful attempts

to ascertain, iv. 102; and of the different changes to which
the magnetic needle is subject, 104. Pangerous consequences'

INDEX. 205

of non-attendance to the variation of the compass illustrated,

107. Proofs tliat the variation is affected by the nature of the

ship's cargo, 1 1 1
Variation of the compass, table of, vi. 89. Causes of, and

observations to account for it, 89. Further observations on,

169. Solution proposed for it, 371
« ■ observations on, during the late voyage

of discovery to the north pole, ix. 81
(daily) of the horizontal and dipping-needle under a

reduced directive power, xvii. 128

—— of thermometers, xv. 160, 369; and of barometers, 371

annual of some of the principal fixed stars, xix. 278

Variolous eruption, employment of caustic for the destruction

of, XX. 200
Varnish (black), process for making, used in Bengal, x. 315
Vase (beautiful), discovered at Pompeii, vii. 403

(cinerary), discovered at Athens, xiii. 72

Vauban (M.), anecdote of, xiv. 221

Vaudoncourt (General), notice of a map of Turkey, by, ii. 212

Vauquelin (M.), mistake of, concerning the specific gravity of

sulphuric acid, i. 70
> experiments of, on the egot or spur of rye and wheat,

ii. 320
on the sulphurets, oxides, and some other combinations

of platinum, iv. 74. Researches of, on sulphurets, 372
on the action of nitric acid, chlorine, and iodine.

viii. 157

experiments of, on the decomposition of blood, xi. 394

on the combination of acetic acid and alcohol with

volatile oils, xiv. 425

on crystalline matter formed in a solution of cyanogen.

XV. 302. Analytical examination of touchstone by, 315; and
of an aerolite, 316

reflections on volcanoes by, xvi. ISO

experiments of, on the acetate of copper, xvii. 383

on the active principle of colocynth, xviii. 400 ; and

of the Daphne Alpina, 401

INDEX;

Vauquelin, on a destructible green matter, the produce of a mi-
neral water, xix. 358

■ — examination of the solanum pseudo quinia, xx. 181

Vegetable nature, general views of, ii. 35. Developement of the
laws by which different tribes of vegetables are distributed
over the globe, ib. Effects of cold, heat, light, and air on
vegetation, 46. Important results produced by, 58

' principle, outline of a classification of, iii. 189

•* remedies, suggestions for preserving, v. 366. Alkalies,

notice of, vi. 149. viii. 156, 378

Vegetables, presence of alkali in, how detected, vi. 361

-————- phosphoric acid, found in, viii. 382

— — — growth of, prevented by using salt as a manure, x. 56 ;
and also rendered unfit for the habitation of worms or insects, 62
Noxious vegetables destroyed by salt, 70

origin of, xi. 411

on the existence of sulphur in, xiv. 234. Ultimate

analysis of vegetable and animal substances, 388. The in*

fluence of motion in the direction of, 450

power of life in, xviii. 413. Action of poisons on, xx.

191. See Plant.
Vegetation, influence of different altitudes upon, in different

zones of the earth, x. 262.

• effects of copper on, xii. 178

— — in atmospheres of different densities, experiments

on, XV. 388
• — table of, at different heights, xvii. 176

Vegetations, metallic, x. 181

Veins of metals, observations on the courses of, iv. 71. Opinions

of Hutton and Werner on the theory of, 73
Velocity of sound, vii. 369
results of experiments for determining, xiv.

433. xvii. 266. xviii. 162

■ in Holland, xix. 108

Ventilation of Covent-garden theatre, v. 300

of houses and other buildings, observations on, xi. S29

of rooms, xiii, 113

INDEX. 207

Venom of the common toad, account of, v. 127

Venus, table of the lunar distances of the planet, ix: 168, 383.
Remarks on the statue of, 301

Veratrine, a new vegetable alkali, account of, x. 171

Verdigris, analysis of, xi. 389. xiv. 228

— - observations on, xvii. 384

Vermont, notice of scintillating limestone in, yiii. 356

Verona, analysis of the green earth of, xii. 276

Vertical fire, observations on M. Carnot's theory of defence by,
viii. 290

Vesta, places of, for 1822, xiii. 208

Vestium, a new metal, observations on, vii. 291

Vesuvius (Mount), appearances of, after the eruption of 1812, ii.
25. Singular phenomena, preceding its eruption in December,
1813, 26. Account of that of December 25, 26, and 28. Ana-
lysis of volcanic products, 33

eruption of, in 1817, described, v. 199

— sea-salt found in, x. 462

notice of an eruption of, xiv. 236. Electric experi-
ments in June and July 1819, 333

eruption of, in October 1822, xv. 175, 183* Notice

of mesotype from, 389
examination of recent lava from, xvi. 181. Charcoal

discovered in its cinders, 180. Electric phenomena of, 181.
Account of its eruption in October 1822, 182. Chloride of
potassium throAvn out of, 395

• notice of new minerals found in, xvii. ISO

volcanic saline matter of, xviii. 407

Vetch (Capt.), account of the remains of a mammoth by, xi. 20

Vibrations of heavy bodies, researches on, xv. 90

Vibrio Triticiy microscopical observations on the suspension of the

muscular motions of, xvi. 326
Vicat(M.), analysis of his Recherches Experimentales, on lime

and mortar, x. 407
— on the peculiar effects of burning on lime, xvi. 386.

xvii. 361

208 INDEX.

Villa (Roman), discovered in Oxfordshire, v. 150. vi. 175

VjNCE (Professor) opinion of, to account for the apparent changes
of place, colour, size, and figure of the heavenly bodies, x.
14. Observations thereon, 15. Theory to account for such
changes, 16

Vincent (St.), island of, its geological structure, v. 315

Vin despoulesj recipe for making, iii. 191

Vinegar, experiments on the strength of, vi, 258

Violets, test infusion of, x. 456

Violine, notice of a new vegeto-alkaline substance, xvii. 385

Vision restored, when injured or destroyed by the cornea assum-
ing a conical form, ii. 403

observations on the theory of, iii. 374

experiments and observations on, v. 249

on the indistinctness of, in optical instruments, and re-
medies for it, xvii. 17, 202

.— singular imperfection in, xix. 368

Vitality of plants, singular instance of, x. 468

— . of the blood, observations on, xiii. 110

VoGEL (M.), on the mutual decomposition of acids and sulphu-
retted hydrogen gas, ii. 152

process of, for bleaching sponge, xviii. 402

Volatile oils, experiments on the combination of acetic acid and
alcohol with, xiv. 425

Volatility of substances hitherto considered as fixed, iii. 402

Volcanic rocks, on the composition of, ii. 434

masses, systematic arrangement of, iii. 201

islands in the West Indies, geological description of, v.

311. General observations concerning them, 321

. appearances in the moon, notice of, xii. 133

phenomena, hypothesis on the cause of, xvi. 130. Re-

marks on volcanoes and on volcanic electricity, 131, 181.
Eruption in Iceland, 396
Volcanoes, definition of, i. 245. Probable cause of the mud
volcanoes near the Cimmerian bosphorus, assigned by Pro-
fessor Pallas, 246. Conjectures on the cause of, ib. 24>7,

INDEX.

209

Account of a remarkable one in the Tomboro mountain in

the Isle of Java, 248
Volcanoes of St. Vincent, notice of, viii. 251. Analysis of dust

from it, 252

of Tartary, notice of, x. 197

(new), notice of, in Portugal, xi. 407

of mud in bogs, probable origin of, xii. 427

in Iceland, notice of, xiii. 440. In the western extre-

mity of North America, ib.

geological remarks on the actions of, in producing cer«

tain elevations of land, xiv. 2Q2. Observations on those of
Sicily, 322

of mud, eruption of, in Sicily, xvlii. 193. Account of

the volcano of Purace, 404. Obsidian thrown out by the
volcano of Sotara, 408

of Etna, account of the eruption of, 1819, xix. 227

considerations on, xx. 350

Voltaic apparatus, a new one described, i. 193

■ pile (new), notice of, viii. 177

electricity, observations on, xii. 183. Contact in, 185

. new form of, apparatus, xv. 143

trough of Dr. Hare, notice of, xvii. 378

• . pile, on the distribution of electricity in, xviii. 171

and current observations on, xix. 337. Apparatus for

exhibiting the simultaneous rotation of two voltaic conducting
wires round the opposite poles of magnets, 336.

piles (dry), notice of, xx. 169

Volutoe, character of several new shells belonging to the order

of, xviii. 31
Vomiting, experiments on, iv. 9 1
VoRuz (N.), geometrical process of, for the division of a right

line, xviii. 157
VuLLiAMY (B. L., Esq.), improved method of constructing the

dead-escapement for clocks, xiv. 334
on its theory, and the reducing it to practice for clocks

with seconds, and larger pendulums, xvi. 1

P

210 INDEX.

VuLLiAMT (Lewis, Esq.), account of a cinerary vase discovered by
him at Athens, xiii. 72

Wacke, geological account of, from the north of Ireland, iv.

162
Wahlenberq (M.), observations made by, in the Carpathian

mountains, ii. 441
Wake of a cask, xvi. 362. Mode of computing the contents of a

cask therefrom, ib. 363
Walker (Mr.), syllabus of his lectures on plane geometry, xvii.

285
Walls, mode of preventing the effect of damp on, xiv. 433
Walrus, new fact in the natural history of, xvii. 262
Walsh (John, Esq.), observations of, on the modern theory of

physical astronomy, xvi. 270
Ware (Samuel, Esq.) on the curvature of the arches of the

bridge of the Holy Trinity, at Florence, xv. 1
design by, for making a public road under the

Thames, with observations, xvii. 62
War-dance of the Caraibs described, ix. 19
Warming of houses and other buildings, observations on, xi. 229
" Mr. Perkins's plan for, xviii. 336. Mr. Sil-
vester's, 337
Warra, an inland kingdom of Africa, notice of, xiv. 4
Water, extraordinary disappearance of, in the neighbourhood of

Mount Vesuvius, ii. 27
. experiments on freezing, iv. 133
observations on the colours of waters, v. 81. Influence

of light on the colours of, 82. Various tints presented by the

ocean, 85. By rivers, lakes, canals, and all inland basins of

water, 92. Those exhibited at the surface of water reflected

by the air incumbent on the water, 97
memoir of the combined agencies of, and of oxygen gas in

the oxidation of iron, vii. 55. Decomposed by iron, 182. New

INDEX. 211

resultg on the combination of, with oxygen, 879. Weight of,
and air, 3S0
Water, mode of preserving sweet, suggested by Mr. Henry, viii. 7.
Analysis of the waters of the Dead Sea, and of the river Jordan,
164. Preservationof,at sea, 166. Analysis of sea-water, 167
■ force of a jet of, ix. 171. Simple mode of purifying,
186

• on the compressibility of, x. 899

— thickened by fire, xii, 58

experiments on the evaporation of, xiii. 58. Singular

congelation of, 228. On the influence of, on certain animal
productions, 418. Analysis of the mineral and thermal waters
of St. N^ctaire, 396 ; and those of Mount Dore, 417. Purifi-
cation of the waters of the Seine, 423
action of, on metallic arsenic, xiv. 233. On the effects

of boiling water, 237

■ hydraulic instrument for raising, xv. 137. Change of, at

falls, 172. Maximum density of, 372. xix. 149

action of phosphorus on, xv. 383

— notice of an optical instrument for examinations beneath

the surface of, xviii. 167. Impermeability of glass to water
demonstrated, 168. Source of the exhalation of water during
inspiration, 192

globules of, found in amethyst, xx. 187. Action of.

upon glass, 259. Use of, in the formation of lead plaster, 400
Watering-places, remarks on, xiv. 363
Water-proof cloth, notice of, xvi. 155

ram, an hydraulic machine described, i. 211

retting of hemp and flax, process of, described, iv.

326

■ spout, notice of, v. 134
extraordinary, notice of, vi. 162

wheels (horizontal), observations on those of the ordinary

construction, iv. 46. Description of a new patent one, and the
principles of its action, 47

Watt (Mr.), biographical memoir of, viii. 136

P 2

212 INDEX.

Watt (Mr.), notice of his important discoveries in the powers and
properties of steam, xi. 343

— — contrivance of, for consuming smoke, xii. 349

Watts's (Mr.), remarks on Captain Kater's experiments for de-
termining the length of the second's pendulum, viii. 239

Waves, hydraulic experiments on the propagation of, xvi. 370

Wavellite, analysis of, viii. 351

Wax (virgin), analysis of, xv. 384

Weather, journal of the state of, at Sierra Leone, from May to
December, IS 12, vi. 301

Weaver (Thomas, Esq.), description by, of the fossil elk of
Ireland, xix. 269

Weaving, improvement on the salubrity of, xii. 332

Webb (Capt.), experiments of, to determine the height of the
Himalaya mountains, vi. 51

memoir of the services and proceedings of, vii. 30

journey of, in Thibet, ix. 61. Legend of Kcddr-nat'h, a

. reputed holy place among the Hindus, 62. Instances of re-
ligious suicide there, 63 ; affected by the bis ki huwa, or
poisonous air, 65. Approaches the frontiers of Chinese Tar-
tary in the garb of a trader, 66. Account of his mercantile
adventure, 67. Notice of the town of Daba, 69. Barometrical
observations, ib.

Wedge, observations on the theory of the, xix. 234

Wedgwood (Thos., Esq.), on the origin of our notion of dis-
tance, iii. 1. Outline of Bishop Berkeley's theory, 2. How
far the sense of touch communicates notions of distance and
magnitude considered, 3. Perception and idea have one com-
mon nature, 6. Illustration of this law, 7

Weeds, growth of, successfully prevented or destroyed by the use

of salt, X. 70
Weekly Memorials for the Ingenious^ bibliographical notice of,

xiii. 38
Weighing machines, temporary contrivance for, xviii. 164
Weight exists in all matter, xi. SO
Weights and measures, difficulty of obtaining a standard for, iv. 147

INDEX. 213

Weights and measures, third report of the commissioners ap-
pointed to consider the suhject of, xi. 378

— — ■ account of the construction and adjust-
ment of the new standard of, xx. 299

Wells of London, account of, xiv. 145

overflowing, at Chiswick, xvii. 70

Welter on the laws of the propagation of heat, xiv. 207. See
Gay-Lu^sac.

Wernerian system of mineralogical chemistry, outline of, iii. 3^2

AVerner's Theory of the Earth, sketch of, xix. 72

West India Islands, observations on the geology of, v. 311

West (Wm., Esq.), analysis by, of a new sulphur-spring at
Harrowgate, xv. 82

Whale, fossil bone of, discovered, v. 140

skeleton of, found, viii. 172 ; its dimensions, 173

Wheat, remarks on the ergot of, ii. 05. This disease proved to
be a fungous excrescence, a species of scleroticum, 273

, musty flavour of, remedy for, iii. 130, 416. See Brandy.

, mildew of, how prevented, viii. 154. Rate of the increase

of, 345

smut in, prevented, 348. x. 446

Wheeler (J. L,, Esq.), experiments and observations of, on fluo-

silicic and chloric acids, iv. 287
Wheels for carriages, observations on the nature and advantages

of, xviii. 95
Whbwell (W. Esq.), on the method of calculating the angles

made by any planes of crystals, and the laws according to which

they are formed, xviii. 325. xix. 296
Whidbey's (Joseph, Esq.) account of the fossil bones found at

Plymouth, xii. 124. xvi. 330
Whiskey, a preservative of anatomical specimens, xix. 368
White (John, Esq.), experiments and observations of, on calca-
reous cements, xx. 50
White in paintings, process for restoring, xi. 108
White mountains of New Hampshire, account of, ii. 392. Geo*

logical ajipearances of, 396. Their vegetation^ 397

214 INDEX.

Whitehurst's (John) theory of the earth, notice of, xix. 70

Whytt's (Dr.) theory of muscular motion examined, ii. 225

WiLFORD (Mr.), observations of, on the boa constrictor, vi. 115.
His journal of the temperature of the weather at Sierre Leone,
301

Wilkinson (Mr. Samuel), evidence of, in the cause of Severn and
Co., against the Imperial Insurance Company, x. 337. Ob-
servations thereon, 339

WiLMOT (Edward, Esq.), demonstration of Taylor's theorem by,
xvi. 229

Wilson (Mr. Daniel), evidence of, in the cause of Severn and Co.
against the Imperial Insurance Company, x. 321

Wine, observations on the freezing of, i. 69. Account of some
supposed to be older than the period of the fire of London,
135. Of some Greek wine, 136

a new mode of mellowing described, ii. 148

table of the average quantity of spirit in different kinds of,

iv. 289. V. 152. Rarely adulterated with sugar of lead, 7S.

of Etna, strength of, viii. 168

manufacture of, improved by chalk, xiv. 227

process for clarifying, xv. 385

qualities of, how affected, xviii. US. Account of the ma-
nagement of by the ancients, 119. Of the wines of France,
125. Spain and Portugal, 129. Germany and Hungary, 130.
Of Italy and Greece, 132. Of Madeira, 133. Of the Canary
Isles, 134. Cape of Good Hope, i6. Persian wines, 2Z>. Vi-
nous liquors, how purified from fruits, 399

.1 oil of, production and nature of, xix. 96

Wire (iron), drawing of, facilitated, xix. 135

« gauze safe-lamps, for preventing explosion in coal mines,

account of, i. 5. Proofs of their utility, 131. Observations
on their practical application, 302. ii. 464

Wires, vibration of, in the air, xviii. 379

Wodanium, a supposed new metal, notice of, vii. 181

*- — analysis of, x. 456

WoHLER ;(M. F.), new mode of forming cyanic acid by, xvi. 102

INDEX. 215

WoHLER (M. F.), cyanate of potash prepared by, xviii. SO*. On
a compound of cyanogen and nitrate of silver, xix. 1 59

experiments of, on tungsten, xx. 177

Wolfe's apparatus, new one described, viii. 384

WoLLASTON (Dr.), on the equivalent of mercury, i. 230

on the glazier's diamond, ii. 205

observations of, on the use of some instruments in-
tended for the northern expedition, v. 223

• on sounds inaudible by certain ears, x. 398

'■ — report of, on the present state of Ramsden's dividing

engine, xii. 38 1

— — on the concentric adjustment of a triple object-glass,

xiv. 163. On the finite extent of the atmosphere, 167
notice of the researches of, in electro-magnetism,

xvi. 343. Experiments on metallic titanium, 326

on its apparent magnetism, xvii. 129. On the semi-

decussation of the optic nerve, 259. On the apparent direction

of the eyes in a portrait, 274
WoLLAsTON (Rev. Mr.), on a thermometer for measuring heights,

iii. 372
■■ table by, shewing the acceleration of sidereal, or

mean and solar time, xii. 167
Women of Batavia, dress and manners of, vii. 8
Wood buried in the ground, effects of time on, x. 455

on the deposition of carbonate of lime in, xi. 405

■ new method of embossing on, xix. 134

Wood (Captain), on the mud volcano of Mount Tomboro, in the

island of Java, i. 252
Wood (Mr. W.), notice of the adhesiye pelt invented by, for lining

the sheathing of ships, xii. 168
WooDHOusE (Robert, Esq.), account of the transit instrument

put up at the Cambridge observatory, xix. 268
Woodward (Dr.), sketch of his theory of the earth, xix. 67
Woollen manufactures, notice of improvements in, v. 16

cloths, ravages of moths in, how prevented, xi. 803

WooLNooTH (Lieutenant J. C), analysis by, of the Holywell water

near Cartmel, xviii. 187

216 INDEX.

Wootz, or Indian steel, analysis of, vii. SSS
*' Works of the Learned," bibliographical notice of, xiii. 43
Worms effectually destroyed by using common salt as a manure,
X. 68. Esculent plants or fruit-trees rendered unfit for their
habitation by salt, 63
AVouLFE (Peter), notice of, ix. 237
Wounds, on the phosphorescence of, xii. ISO
Wrecked persons, contrivance for preserving, vi. 135
Writing (secret), requisites of, x. 89. Of the Spartans, 90. Ob-
servations on Lord Bacon's rules for, ib. New system of, pro-
posed, with remarks, 91

.. by means of ciphers, remarks on, xii. 21. Easy and

secure method of, 292

Xanthic oxide, viii. 209, Note,

Year of the Chinese, remarks on, xvi. 331

Yeast used as a manure, x. 446

. expeditious modes of making, xv. 141

Yeats CI^r.)> observations of, on the opinions of the ancients con-
cerning contagion, vii. 124

. on the beneficial effects of the white oxide of bismuth in

a severe affection of the stomach, viii. 295

.- hints on a mode of obtaining soft x^ater at Tunbridge

Wells, xiv. 345. Observations of, on lead and its deleterious
effects, 352

I on a cure of an affection of the brain by cold, &c. xv. 8

Yellow dye obtained from potatoe tops, v. 125

Yew berries, a protection of fruit-trees from wasps, x. 448

tree at Peronne, notice of the age of, xx. 412

Young (Arthur, Esq.), biographical memoir of, ix. 279, His
education and early pursuits, 281. Commences author, 282.
Notice of some of his earliest productions, ib. Becomes a
farmer, 283 ; and marries, ib. Notices of his political essays
on the British empire, and of his six weeks' tour through the

INDEX. 217

southern counties, 284. His northern tour, and his expediency
of a free exportation of corn, 2S5. Remarks on the style and
character of his tours, 28C. Notices of several of liis publica-
tions on rural economy, 2S8. Becomes a reporter to a news-
paper, 289. Performs a tour through Ireland, which he pub-
lishes, 290. Its character, ih. Honours conferred upon liim
for his services to the public, 292. Commences the publication
of the Annals of Agricullure^ 293. Observations on it, witli
extracts, 294. Domestic calamities, 297. Performs several
tours through France, the result of which he publishes, 298.
Remarks on them, with extracts, 299. Notice of his example
of France a warning to Britain, 303. Vindication of his poli-
tical sentiments and conduct, ib. Appoanted Secretary to
the Board of Agriculture, 304 ; which honours him with its
gold medal, 307. His works translated into French, 305. No-
tices of his other political pamphlets, ib. Decided change in
liis religious sentiments, 30G. Their happy influence on his
declining years after he became blind, 308. His death and
character, 309

Young (Rev. Arthur, jun.) surveys the government of Moscow,
ix. 307. Settles in the Crimea, ib.

(Dr.), observations of, on atmospherical refraction, xi. 353

■ report of, on an improved sliding-rule for gauging casks,

xvi. 357. Mode of computing the contents of a cask from the
wake, 3G2

< a finite ,and exact expression by, for the refraction of an

atmosphere nearly resembling the earth, xvii. 255

method of, for computing an observed occultation, xviii.

343. Remarks on his table of atmospherical refraction, 369.
Conjectures on an ancient inscription found at Meroe, 304

(Nathan L., Esq.), on a singular mal-formation of the

heart, i. 49. Account of the patient, 50. Appearance on dis-
section, 51. ^Observations on the case, 52
** Young Students* Library,*' bibliographical notice of, xiii. 38

218 INDEX.

Zaire (or Congo}, the river, conjectures concerning the course of,
V. 130. Objections to its supposed identity with the Niger,
158. Notice of Captain Tuckey's expedition to explore this
river, 158
Zamboni's dry galvanic pile, experiments on, i. 161

_- new arrangement of, ii. 177. viii.

177. XX. 169
Zante (island), account of an earthquake in, xii. 341. xiii. 232
Zea (Don Francisco Antonio), on the culture of the arracacha,

X. 27. On a new species of Indian corn raised in France, ib.
Zecchinelli (M.) on the use of the right hand in preference to

the left, ii. 423
Zeine of Maize, properties of, xiii. 402

Zeise (Dr.) on a new class of compounds of sulphur, xiv. 433
on the hydroxanthic acid and some of its compounds, xv. 304

— experiments of, on the re-action of sulphuret of carbon and
ammonia, and on the combinations thence resulting, xviii. 149

Zenith, account of a coloured circle round the, xi. 40
Zimoma, properties of, ix. 401

Zinc, experiments on the muriate of, vi. 159 ; and on the ben-
zoate of, 160

ores of, analysis of, ix. 191

. • experiments on the sulphuret of, xv. 150

alloys of, with iron, xvi. 383. Cadmium obtained from zinc

works, ib.

— properties of an amalgam of, xviii. 181
Zirconia, discovery of, v. 378.

— process for procuring, x. 1S3

Zirconium, process for obtaining, xviii. 157
Zodiac of Dendera, remarks on, xiv. 402
Zoisit, analysis of, from Carinthia, xii. 268
Zoological geography, observations on, ii. 386

Society, prospectus and plan of, xix. 369

Zoology, miscellaneous intelligence concerning, vi. 162
Zoophytic animals, remarks on, v. 374

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