^->.\'S-^'^^ INDEX THE FIRST TWENTY VOLUMES QUARTERLY JOURNAL. a/ I i ' / ■* -^i^ \{^ (^ INDEX TO THE FIRST TWENTY VOLUMES OP the/ . ») QUARTERLY JOURNAL OP SCIENCE AND THE ARTS. LONDON : JOHN MURKAY, ALBEMARLE-STREET, WDCCCXXV^. LONDON PRINTED BY WILLIAM CLOWES North um lie rl a iid^ o urt . INDEX TO THE FIRST TWENTY VOLUMES OF THE QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE j AND THE ARTS, 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 B 55 ^ INDEX. 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 B 2 4 INDEX, 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-» O INDEX. 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. 8 INDEX. 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 10 INDEX. 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 12 INDEX. 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 INDEX. IS 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 14 INDEX. 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 IG INDEX. 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 r INDEX. 17 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 J8 INDEX 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 GO INDEX. 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 62 INDEX 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 O 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 THE END. LONDON PRINTED By WILLIAM CLOWES, NorUiumberland>courU f/