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ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE
CANTERBURY

PHILOSOPHICAL AND LITERARY

INSTUTUTION,

PRESENTED AT THE

Annual General Siecting,

25th September, 1827.

Patrons.

The Right Worshipful the Mayor of CANTERBURY,
(for the time being. )

The Right Hon. the Earl of DARNLEY.
The Right Hon. Lord SONDES.
The Right Hon. Lord CLIFTON, m.e.
Sir EDWARD KNATCHBULL, Bart., mv.
The Right Hon. S. R. LUSHINGTON, mp.
WILLIAM PHILIP HONYWOOD, Esq., m.P.
JOSEPH ROYLE, Esq.
CANTERBURY:
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE.
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THE COMMITTEE, in submitting this Report, the
first that has been formally made of the proceedings of the
Institution, deem it necessary briefly to advert to the state of
the Institution, previous to the last Annual General Meeting,
—cspecially as on that occasion the then Committee were re«
elected for the present year.

The Members are aware of the great inconvenience for
merly experienced for want of suitable premises for the pur-
poses of the Institution. These, through the liberal aid of
the Public, they now possess in the present elegant and con-
venient Building ; but the manner in which the Subscriptions
have been applied, never having been made public, the Com-
mittee have deemed it proper to request the Treasurer to fur-
nish ashort Abstract of the Accounts previous to the last
year, in order that the Subscribers may see that the Subscrip-
tions have been applied to the objects for which they were
intended,

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The Committee do not consider it will be required, that
the whole of the Society’s, or of their Proceedings, during
the last year, should be contained in this Report, as the

Members have the opportunity ef inspecting the Records in
which they appear.

The Members will find extracted a list of the Lectures
whick have been delivered. The interest, importance, and
diversity of the subjects cannot have failed to communicate
much vseful and pleasing information ; and the expectation
that the Institution would be the means of calling forth latent
talent, has been realized in the successful endeavors of
several youthful Members. The scientific discoveries and
improvements of Mr. W. H. Weekes, do honor to the talents
and industry of that Gentleman,—are duly estimated by
every Member,—and reflect credit on the Institution. from
which they have emanated. The increased number of Lec-
turers has enabled the Committee to arrange for the delivery
of a Lecture every week, instead of once a fortnight, as
was the case at the commencement of the present year.

The Abstract of the Treasurer’s Accounts, will shew the
general state of the Funds.; The income arising from the
subscriptions of the Members, and from the Museum, has
been considerable-—The expenditure, though the strictest
economy has been observed, has been very heavy and far
exceeds what will be again required.

The Committee have to acknowledge, that the Institution
is much indebted to several of its Members for pecuniary
assistance. Amongst these the Committee cannot forbear par-
ticularizing Thomas Foord, Esq., to whom the thanks of this
Jnstitution are especially due.

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The Committee have to express their satisfaction in having,
by the voluntary offer of assistance from sume of the Members,
effected arrangements for the gratuitous instruction of the
Members in the Latin and French Languages. This being a
new and pleasing extension of the objects contemplated to
be attained, is an evidence of the general utility to which
the Institution, if zealously supported, may arrive.

Among the Honorary Members of the Institution, the
Committee congratulate the Members on their possessing the
names of several eminent and distinguished individuals ;—
and on the great increase of Members in the past year.

The attendance at the Lectures has given great satisfaction
to the Committee; and the number of Ladies who have
visited the Lecture Room, evinces that they also are inter-
ested in the objects and views of the Institution.

The Committee refer with pleasure to the gratifying Report
of the Directors and Curators, as to the state of the Museum.

The period over which the duties of the Committee have
extended, has been one of great anxiety and difficulty ; but
they have now the gratification to see the Institution arrived
at a degree of permanent stability and usefulness.

In surrendering into the hands of the Members the powers
delegated to them, the Committee trust, that it will be consi-
dered they have exercised them for the benefit of the Institu-
tion, and they feel convinced, that if the same ardent desire
and active exertions, which have been hitherto manifested to
promote its objects and secure its prosperity, continue to
influence the Public and the Members, its establishment on
the basis of public utility will be certain, its beneficial con-

sequences incalculable, and the most sanguine wishes of its
best friends realized.

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LIST OF LECTURES.

1826
Oct. 17 § Mr.
31>_. Mr.
Nov. 14. Mr.
28 Mr.
Dec. 12. Mr.
26 Mr.

1827

Jan. 239 Mr.

Feb. 6 Mr.
20 Mr.
March 6 Mr.
20 Mr.
April 3 Mr.
10
176 Mr
24 Mr
May 1 Mr
8 Mr
15 Mr
92 Mr
299 Mr
June 5 Mr
12 Mr
19 Mr
26
July 3 Mr
10 Mr
17. Mr
94 Mr
31 Mr
Aug. 7 Mr
14 MM
21 Mr
28 Mr
Sept. 4 Mr
11 Mr.
18 Mr.

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Wm. Masters, Introductory Address,
W. H. Weekes, on Chemistry.
Wilkinson, on the History of England.
G. Newport, on Entomology.
Ashdowne, on Electricity.

Read, on Mathematics.

Phillips, on Astronomy.

W. Brent, on Poetry.

W. H. Weekes, on Chemistry.
G. Newport, on Entomology,

W. Masters, on the English Poets.
Ashdowne, on Electricity.

. Read, on Mathematics.

. G. Newport, on Entomology.

.W. Brent, on Poetry.

. Phillips, on Astronomy.

. W. H. Weekes, on Chemistry.

. Martin, on the Philosophy of the Mind,
. W. Masters, on the English Poets.

. J. Fletcher, on Mechanics.

.J Brent, jun., on Pneumatics.

. Wilkinson, on Hydrostatics.

—, on the History of England.

. Ashdowne, on Electricity.

». J. Fletcher, on Mechanics.

. W. H. Weekes, on Chemistry.

. W. Philpot, jun., on Gymnastics.

. Martin, on the Philosophy of the Mind.

. W. Masters, on the English Poets.

-, J. Fletcher, on the History of Philosophy.
. Ashdowne, on Electricity.

. Read, on Arehitecture.

. J. Friend, on Ornithology.

G. Newport, on Entomology.
Wilkinson, on the History of England.

T. WILKINSON, Secretary.

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ABSTRACT OF THE ACCOUNTS OF THE INSTITUTION,
From September, 1826, to September, 1827.

Dr. £. 8. da. Cr. L£. s. d.
To Members’ subscriptions ...6 eeseceetereeeeeees 135 19 By balance due to Treasurer .eeeseeeseereseseees 5 9 7
Ladies’ subscriptions..... MypaCrowisAlbullyenniesresceiiicieest~scesce “Om Onse

~@*@eaereteeeeeeeeeeee oie 2

Members’ life subscriptions . 88 4 Mr. Longhurst repairing OTgan....eseeseseoes 3 3 0
Visitors at Lectures ....00+% 12 18 Mr. Goulden, stands for specimens .,.....+00658 3 0
Dittn,.. to the Museum .iva's saute capac cis ee lee OS Mr. Wood, printing Catalogues of Museum .... 52 9)

Sale Gf CatslogOea reccesccosecdane vecaesege 12 10 Mr. Philpot, lithographic prints forditto ...... 8

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Donations ..aeseccnrsvevevecveccevvecace 2 0 Money borrowed for defraying expences attending

Profitof public Concert sevsecesseseevere « 14 13 the purchase of Museum...ssessceesesoee

Wap OF LEclUro ROOM fe cars cpace'e ce ntisiicaainee cen aene Expences of arbitration with Mr. Rigden........ 3 1 8
Mr. Newport, Exhibitor of Museum ....e+0+00 26 8
Interest on money borrowed ..ecseccsesecseeee 24 1 6
Stamps..sesecercctecvccrescvsece eee 51236
Coals and candles .........++- o = asaue 11:15 10
Stationery, Books, Printing, &c..+.eceeseeeeee 2612 T
Fossils from Herne Bay ..cccees ceseceese sees 3 FD O
Chemical apparatus .....eeeeeee oe Peta 0
Preparation of specimens for Museum,,...-.... 7 1 0
Carriage and postage .... sscoveeceeeeses ove 41 3
Rent of roOmS,..0scccsscsccccccsccssccecses 1216 O
Chemicals ....00 «s-sees cove eoonseeel. 3. 10
Collector of Subscriptions ..... PRN tlc cacenete 2, 6
Trustees of Building...ceceeccesscccceveceee 41 12 8

Incidental expences ....+sseeeee coceceoeeess 27 10 10
Balance in the Treasurer’s hands ,....seseeee+5 11 18 9
£342 -6 8 £342 6 8

ROBERT ASHDOWNE, Treasurer.

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DONATIONS TO THE LIBRARY.

—— I ILI LL PP mm

2S s 3 S
Mr. Alderman R.Frend......s2e00. 11 9 66 29 6
John Williamson, Esq. ........... 1 6
Thomas Lever Burch, Esq. «+2... 30
Fi! W: Carter, ‘Esq? rb F-misJe. 0s) V2" TS
Mr. Benjamin Barnard ......e.e0e. 5
R. P. Cruden, Esq. Gravesend .... my
Mr. George Stone....seseccssceee 2
es eTaE TEs wins 60 isin ois! o's 2.2» a EY oo tgs
ates FUN so a's c's se cp ov nin 2
Bed. Cs COBTIS 6 0 5.0 wa.0.c,50\0,0 0m Reid 5 1 127
BPA ROCE pic 'ds ooo o's'c pale crest
Mr. S. Mourilyan, Deal .........- 1
Mrs Fictobercie:. cccseacek oogeteeene |
Mrodoehn Friend! «sieves Sa He oe ae 4
F. W. Hobler, Esq... ...esereccee 1
William Sharpe, Esq..e+eseceee-s 6
Mr. Thelwall, London....se00% eee 4 2
Miss Kenrick, Oswalds........ Arie 5
William Bland, Esq. Hartlip...... 1
DIP. LACOY ccc c ccesctcccecccccses 6
Gideon Mantell, Esq. Lewes....+.-- 1
William Frend, Esq. London...... 1 12 53 7 &
Sir Egerton Brydges, Bart..+.+ese a |

19 29 210 42 145

JOHN POUT, Librarian,

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PRESENTATIONS OF APPARATUS.

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Convex and Concave Mirrors.

Mechanical Apparatus complete.

Brass Hydraulic Apparatus.

Various Glass Apparatus, for Chemical purposes.
Large Electrical Cylinder and Stand.

Two large Electrical Jars.

Pair of 18-inch Globes.

Presented by Mr. Alderman Frend and the Members of the
late Philosophical Society.

Aikin’s portable Furnace for Chemical. Experiments com-
plete. : :
Large wooden Gasometer, various Crucibles, &c.
Two tin Gasometers.
Two large earthen Retorts,

Presented by John Williamson, Esq.

Priestly’s Electrical Apparatus.

Apparatus with wheel for Electrical purposes.
Glass Receiver for Air Pump. :
Various Chemical Glass Apparatus.

Presented by Mr. Alderman Frend.

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Compound Microscope, presented by Mr. George Kirkby.

Pair of 21-inch Globes, presented by the Right Hon. S.
R. Lushington, M.P.

S. PHILLIPS,
Guardian of Apparatus.

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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND
CURATORS OF THE MUSEUM.
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At the commencement of the year 1225, while yet the
Philosophical and Literary Institution was in its infancy, cer-
tain of its Members conceived the idea of establishing a Mu-
seum, as the most desirable means of diffusing information on
various subjects connected with general knowledge, and more
especially with the several departments of Natural History.

In ashort time, and before any actual formation existed,
an opportunity occurred of obtaining the Collection of Mri
Crow, who had expended a long life in the acquisition of
Fossils, and to which some other miscellaneous articles were
appended.

With a degree of enthusiasm which must ever be applauded,
some Members of the Institution pledged themselves to the
payment of an annuity to Mr, Crow, to become possessed of
his Specimens. Thus a basis was formed for a more general
arrangement, and the detail of the Society’s proceedings will
shew the means taken for its becoming more generally useful.

It was considered that when once the knowledge of such a
Collection existed—devoted to the public—that public would
not long remain indifferent, but that the small collection would

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become as it were a nucleus for the reception of specimens or
curiosities which might be scattered in various private cabi-
nets, and which rarely could see the light of day : nor in this
fond hope have the Society miscalculated, as the subjoined
list of presentations will amply testify.

Owing to public liberality, and the sedulous exertions of
some of the Members, new departments of Science have been
elucidated, and many of those already commenced, materially
enlarged. Still, however, before any of the Series can be
completed, the successive labor of years, and the continua.
tion of that liberal aid which has already been so unremit~
tingly bestowed will be required, Perhaps many of the in-
termediate links may only be attainable by Exchanges of dup-
licate specimens, a mode calculated to effect a double benefit,
and one already resorted to, in the relations entered into with
the Portsmouth and other similar Institutions.

The past season has been characterized by peculiar activity ;
for besides the ordinary business of the Society, the Museum
has been arranged, and a Synopsis of its contents published :
and it is most gratifying to add, that both have met the de-
cided approval of the scientific part of the Visitors, while
those who are less so, have acknowledged the gratification
they have received from the inspection of the one, and the
perusal of the other.

Not the least pleasing part of the retrospect is that derived
from the consideration that several of the most distinguished
scientific characters have joined the Institution, as Drs.
Buckland, Haviland, and Kidd; Sir Anthony Carlisle; G,
Mantell, Esq. F.R.S.; Wm. Frend, Esq. M.A., &e.,
whose names will warrant application on any of the subjects
they are eminent in, concerning which the Society may re-
quire additional information.

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The utmost economy has been used in the appropriation of
the funds devoted by the Committee for the purposes of the
Museum ; and the reason that so much has been effected with
such small means, in justice to those concerned, cannot be con-
cealed—it is that every officer of the Institution and Museum,
(excepting only the Exhibitor and Collector.) however arduous
his exertions, has cheerfully GivEN his services.

In conclusion, it is really flattering to remark how signally
public opinion has been, and is, in favor of the views of the
Institution, as a glance at the names of the Donors and the
Members, will sufficiently evince. Nor must the fact be over-
looked, that since the opening of the Museum for public in-
spection in December last, upwards of 1500 persons, uncon-
nected with the Institution, have visited the Collection; and
from the method of arrangement, added to the objects being
each ticketed, it is fair to presume that few could have in-
spected it, without acquiring some additional information ;
thus confirming the views of those in whom it originated, and
realizing their wish for the more general diffusion of Science.

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LIST OF DONATIONS TO THE
MUSEUM. y

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Huavrupeds,

DONORS.

Mustela putorius (Polecat)—M ustela

Foina (Martin) git e..eMr. W. H. Weekes
Sciurus vulgaris (Squirrel) stuffed ..John Brent, Esq.
Canis vulpes (Fox) ..+. --+-Mr. J. Martin
Ursus Lotor (Racoon) .... --.+Messrs J. & W. Masters
Erinaceus Europceus (Hedge Hog) ,

stuffed — ..,.. cece -»+-Mr. H. Lepine
Vespertilio auritus (Long-eared Bat)

Talpa Europcea (Mole) stuffed ..Mr. W. Wickes
Sciurus vulgaris (Squirrel) ooes. Mr. Nisbett
Mus musculus ( Mouse) variety stuffed Mr. Sladden.

BirDS, :

Thirty stuffed specimens, _ including

Falco peregrinus (Peregrine Falcon)

Strix nyctea (Snowy Owl)—Strix

minima (Least Owl) —Upupa epops

( Hoopoe)—Alea alle (Little Auk)

Pelecanus bassanus (Gannet)—Ar-

dea major (Heron) —Scolopax major

(Great Snipe)——Rallus porzana

(Spotted Gallinule)—Phasianus col-

chicus (Pheasant,white variety, male

and female) —Tetrao Lagopus (Ptar-

migan)—Parus biarmicus (Bearded

Titmouse, &c. &C. eee --+«G. C. Oxenden, Esq.
‘Nineteen specimens, comprising Falco

ceyaneus (Henharrier)—— Upupa

epops (Hoopoe)— Anas fuligula

(Tufted Duck.)—Larus marinus

(Great black-backed Gull) &c. &c..Mr. W. H. Weekes

Ardea purpurea (Crested purple He-
ron) stuffed .. coe veel. B. B. Barrett, esq.

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Ardea stellaris(Bittern)—Tetrao rufus

(Red-legged Partridge) stuffed ....Rev. T. A. Mutlow
Charadrius himantopus (Long-legged

Plover) stuffed Le Vo ...Rev. E. Sandys
Fulica chloropus (Moor-hen) ... - -Mr. G. Newport
Picus major (Greater-spotted Wood-

pecker) cp ‘ -»++Mr, Thorp
Picus viridis (ender: Woodpecker) —

Alcedo Ispida (Kingsfisher) ......Mr. C. F. Dowsett
Anas albifrons (white-fronted Goose) Mr. W. Masters
Mergus albellus (Smew) .... +-+.Mr. J. Wood
Pavo cristatus (Peacock) .... ....Mr. W. Long
Yunx torquilla (Wryneck)—Motacilla

Troglodytes (Wren i... ot fs Mr Bry.

Colymbus Immer (Imber Diver) ....Mr. J. Friend
Larus canus (common Gull)—Hirundo

apus (Swift) .... ones .-Mr. Nisbett
Columba Turtur (Turtle Dove) ....Mr. Wells
Tetrao Scoticus (Red Grous) male and

female, stuffed .... 9 ée4- «++-J3. Dombrain, esq.
Picus major (greater-spotted Wood-

pecker) seee iesee.. ce . eoeeMr. Thomas Ladd
Cuculus canorus (Cuckow) ... «...-Mr. W. Philpot
Pelecanus bassanus (Gannet) .. ...Mr. W. Wickes
Ten specimens, including Falco sub-

buteo (Hobby) &c. &c. ... ...+F. A. Tomlin, esq.
Trochilus viridissimus. (gold-green

Humming-bird) .. «..+ ....Mr. A. Sicard
Larus marimus (black-backed Gull) —

Anas Tadorna (Shieldrake).. ».H.W. Carter, esq. M.D.
Picus viridis (green Woodpecker) and

three others .... sees «e+eJdohn Brent, esq.
Otis Edienemus(thick-kneed Bustard) Mr, F.. Collard.
Tetrao perdix (Partridge) light-co-

lored variety ..+- «ees «+++Hon. John Bligh
Anas Tadorna (Shieldrake).. ....Mr. R. Freeman
Phasianus colchicus (Pheasant m. & f)

Tetrao perdix (Partridge, m. & f.).Lord Sondes.

Fine specimen of the Emu, or South-

ern Ostrich, stuffed .... ....Earl Darnley

Ardea virgo (Numidian Crane) stuffed John Parnell, esq,
Psittacus Erythacus, (Grey Parrot)
stufled 6.4.) oeee’ oe oe oe Mr. SS. Hacker

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Ardea major (Heron) 2+. «+-+Mr_F, Girand
Phasianus colchicus (Pheasant m. &f.)C. Stacey, esq.
Ardea stellaris (Bittern) ..... ..Mr. Spicer
Loxia chloris (green Linnet) variety .Mr. Wachers
Phasianus colchicus (Hen Pheasant

with male plumage) .... ~+--Lord Clifton, M.P.
Motacilla rubicola (Stone-chat) and 2

other specimens.... ++ | «+++Miss Kenrick
Scolopax Gallinago (Snipe) light-co-

lored variety ...6 seee oe eeMr. Jennings
Anas ferina (red-headed Wigeon)....Mr. Bilbe
Ardea stellaris (Bittern). ..........Mr. Parrinton
Pavo cristatus (Peacock) stuffed ....Wm. Hyder, esq.
Mergus castor (Dundiver) aad 4 other

specimens s+. s++. sees ++Wm. Tomson, esq.
Tringa vanellus (Lapwing) and2 other

specimens s+ sess eeee eee» Mr. J. Crux
Numidia Meleagris (Pintadoor Guinea

Fowl) Sehae 5 a ee ‘ -.«.Mr. E. Holttum
Colymbus rubricollis(red-neckedGrebe )Mr. R. Keeler
Picus major (greater-spotted Wood-

pecker) .0s2 sees eeee eeeeeMr.R. H. Smith
Larus rudibundus (black-headed. Gull)

stuffed Ciavet! -UMeveses wee. Kingsford, esq.
Ardea stellaris (Bittern) stuffed .... Storey, esq.
Picusminor(lesser-spotted Woodpecker) Mr. P. Andrews
Corvus frugilegus (Rook) var. .......Mr. G. Austen
Hirundo apus (Swift) and 2other spec.Mr. Ald. H. Cooper

Colymbus Troile (Foolish Guillemot)...Mr. Leplastrier, jun.

Platalea Leucorodia(Spoonbill) —Falco

nisus (Sparrow Hawk) stuffed ... ...A Gentleman.
Tetrao Tetrix (Black Grous) female—

stuffed eres weoaee ..+-.sA Gentleman.

wcptiles.

Skin of Boa Constrictor .«.. seosee Wm. Delmar, esq.
Thirteen specimens—Snakes, &c. ...Mr. W. H. Weekes
Four Snakes .cvsee sso eeee sever -J. Williamson, esq.
Small Turtle (Testudo palustris) ......E. S. Curling, esq.
Very large Tortoise Shell... ......Mr. J. Jacobs
Testudo geometrica, and3 others ..Mr. Wm. White

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Lacerta superciliosa, Lacerta umbra, and

1 other specimen aera ....Mr. E. F. S. Reader
1 Lizard and Testudo meleagris «+. »Dr. Carter ,
Large Serpent's skin eisisie -»..Miss Flint
Iguana Lacerta (Guana) and skin of Boa Mr. S. Hacker
Gecko Lizard and spectacled Snake ....A Lady
1 Snake eves -»+.Mrs. Marten
Lacerta Palustris (Warted Newt) «++ -Mr. W, Brent

Fishes. -

Exocetus volitans (Flying Fish) ....Mr. G. Hayward
Ditto cove ADE e+++Miss Masters

Syngnathus acus (Pipe fish) 2 spec, ....S. Kingsford, esq.

Syngnathus Hippocampus, 2 spec. ....A Lady

Ostracion quadricornis Sees .+eeMr. Budden

Ostracion turritus eves -++-Mr. G. Wood

Husects,

800 specimens of Brazilian Insects* ....General Miller

7 Specimens © eis ‘ --..J. Williamson, esq-
Sphinx atropos (Death’s head “Moth).. .-Mr. T. Bing

100 Specimens, Brazilian .. vues Mrs. G. Wood
1000 Specimens, British ... ... ......Mr. G. Newport

37 Specimens ditto weee ceeeMr. W. Masters

40 Specimens, Foreign .._... ----Mr. E.F. S. Reader
4 Specimens sees seee eee-Mr, W. H. Weekes
3 Specimens, British .. «2.2 o++-Mr. Leplastrier

Sphinx atropos” .... sees -»--Mr. Marten

84 Specimens, British eee .-seeeJ, Healds, esq.
7 Specimens .+«. eoee eeeeDr. Carter

3 Specimens ecccee e-.Mr. Ellerbeck
Sphinx atropos. .. ace +++, Lieut. Jull, R.N.
24 Specimens, British .. eoeeR. Tomson, esqe

Sphinx Tiana lahiciog: bird Moth) Mr. Nisbett

Lytta viridis (Spanish fly) .... ....Mr. H. Christian

Phalzna vinula (Puss moth) 2 spec. ....Mr. T. Hayward

Sphinx ligustri (Privet Moth) .. ....Miss Farren

9 Specimens, British ah pe -»+.Miss Kenrick

Lucanus cervus (Stag Beetle) 2 spec. ..Mr. Ald. R. Frend
Gryllus gryllotalpa (Mole Cricket) «+. -Mr. Lee

Sphinx Tiliz (Lime-tree Moth) 2 spec. ..Mrs. Weekes
Sphinx ligustri(Privet Moth) .. «...J. J. Pierce, esq.

* This Collection compris¢s the most splendid Species, and as a whole,
isnot only superior to those exhibited in most Provincial Museums, but
is not excelled by those in. London and Paris,

IS

Scolopendra morsitans (American Centi-
pede) D ois ae »-.-Rev. A. Power

Cancer pagurus, very large .. «Rev. G. P. Marslt

2 Centipedes abies oven. Pitt

Various Centipedes and Scorpions’ ....Mr. Curling Tryon

3 Specimens (Cancer) eoee -.-.Mr. E. F.S. Reader

Cancer astacus eeee -+..5» Kingsford, esq.
Hels,

200 Specimens, Foreign a «e++Mrs W. Masters

15 ditto ditto <2 quten tit. din Ee

1 ditto en “hs -..-Mr. G. Newport

1 ditto ditto -+ eeeeMr. Ald R. Frend

4 ditto cope epee eonelirs GFeenstieae

10. ditto BIUG esa -»..Misses Barlow

24 ditto ditto test! apes ir. G. Barnete

Various British specimens .... ... Mr. W. H. Weekes

A6 Specimens we .»..Mr. W. Masters

1 ditto Foreign porate BF es DI

7 ditto ditto .»..Mr. J. Friend

Small collection of Foreign Specimens...Mr. G. Hayward
100 British Specimens, Portsmouth ....Wm. Fricker, esq.

12 Specimens Foreign ee ee..Mr. G. Stone

2 ditto IO te «ona -...Mrs. Allen

1 ditto ditto seen -»..Mr. W. Philpot
3 ditto SIERO. ct alee »+++Miss Chalk

2 ditto Gitle:. sece . ««+Miss Smith

14 ditto ITLO. s'ns ....Mrs. Wickes

10 — ditto taaLIO) ass .«..Miss Adams

2 ditto Oyster Brood sis o»».Mr. C. Weekes

6 ditto ditto actace «Mr. Marlborough

t ditto Foreign .... -.-.Mr. C. C. Cottrell

Argonauta Argo (Paper Nautilus) ....Dr. Carter

Series of British Shells
10 Specimens
3 ditto ain

Foreign

e+.eH. Boys, esq.
«.+-Capt. Boteler, R.¥.
«»+.Mr. Ald. Cowtan

1 ditto aitto’ “sede --»»Mr. Chatwin

= ditto eves esee ee Mr. Trimnell

Z ditto @eee eee sac riee Tomson, eSqe
50 ditto Foreign w+. Sir John Tilden

2 ditto ese’ osece »...Rev. G. R. Leathes
1 ditto duisie eases 2-»-Mr. Nisbett

8 ditto eves esee aye Lk Lady

6 ditto aes seas ~»..A Lady

Various British Specimens .- ....Mr. Barnard

Various Specimens of Asterias(Star-fish) Mr.W, H. Weekes

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Zoophptes,

Various Specimens of Gorgonia flabellum E. S. Curling, esq.

Specimen of ditto coos -»+.J. Williamson, esq.

Specimen of Coral cose --++Mr. Ashdowne
Ditto nie ve -»++Mr. F. Pout

3 Specimens of Gorgonia.. --.-Mr. G. Stone

Specimen of Sponge os eeeeMr. Nisbett

Small specimens of Coral ee ee eeMr. Barnard

Contparative Anatomy,

Skeletons of Monkey, Cat, Mole, Mouse, Toad,
Buzzard, and Oyster Catcher. Ethmoid and
turbinated bone of Hound. Injections—Leg
of Horse, Heart of Hound, Lungs of Frog.
Stomachs of carnivorous, piscivorous, and
granivorous birds; Heart of Heron; two

sparrows dissected Sane -+++Mr. F. Giraud.
Bony covering of Armadillo—Vertebra of
Whale—Head of Porpoise -++J. Williamson, esq.

Head of Egyptian Sheep& head of Cod-fishMr.W. H. Weekes
Bones of Elephant’s head oe -++-E. S. Curling, esq.

Foot of Rhinoceros BDO «+e-Mr. C. C. Cottrelk
Horn of Rhinoceros scone «+ +-Captain Hart
Horn of Antelope ate e++eJ. Parnell, esq.

Pair of Buffalo's Horns ee -e+-Mr. H. Snelling
Scull of Rabbit with teeth peculiarly elong-

gated bese ee -» «+H. Boys, esq.
Knee cap of Elephant & Rostrum of Saw-
fish aon’ sant? «+++Capt. Tucker, R.N.

Tooth of Hippopotamus .... «++ .Mr. W, Smith
Feet of S. American Eagle, and Head and
Foot of Cock of the Wood .. ....G.C.Oxenden, esq:

Foot of Albatross eoee -++-Mr. G, Stone
Head & Foot of Albatross, and 2 Teeth of

Sperm Whale. cone «e++Mr. T, Ridout
Upper portion of Head of Albatross’... Mr. Sayer
Jaws of Shark eee »>---Mr. J. Cramp
Rostrum of Saw-fish oe eee Mr. Curling Tryon

Tooth of Sperm Whale os -++-Capt. Boteler, r.N.

Gegetadles,

An arranged collection of dried British &

Foreign Plants, about 800 spec. _..,. Mr. W. Masters
Collection of Plants from Arctic Regions,

and specimen of Lace Bark ee» Mr. Ross

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26 Vegetable Skeletons .. - +R. Tomson, esq.
Ivy Leaf dissected ave \ eeseJ. Williamson, esq.
Leaf of the Palm a -e+-Mr. S. W. Fedarb
Singular specimen of Filbert epee Ogilvie, esq.

Possits,

4 Specimens, and Rib-bone of Mammoth

(Herne Bay) aia »oe-Mr. G. Wood
1 Fossil-shell oe ..»-Mr. G. Sharp
1 ditto ae 4c ....Mr. Jarvis
3 Specimens cous o-oeMr. J. Clarke.
1 diito rics aie ance Mr. J. Pout
2 ditto ve we ....Mr. G. Newport
3 ditto Me .Mr. Greenstreet
Plagiostoma spinosa in a nodule of Flint. .G. Jennings, esq.
4 Specimens oo.-Mr. W. Wickes
Fossil Fish, and spec. from Syracuse...+Mrs. C, Willyams
1 Specimen oe -.-- Mr. W. Goldsmith
1 ditto ve ne -...Mr. G. Masters
12 ditto ve «...Mr. W. Masters
7 ditto ee ore ....Mr. Huntley
Mass of Fossil Shells a -...W. Collard, esq.
Fossil Bone in chalk an -..P. Elsted, esq.
12 Vegetable Fossils the ....Mr. E. F.S. Reader
3 Fossil Teeth, 1 Cocoa Nut, t Echinus.. Mr. W. H. Weekes

“3+ Fossil Shell Se ....Mr. Lee

Ammonites gigantea A -»..Mr. J Crow
47 Specimens ..»-Mr. Ashdowne, sen.
Large collection of Fossils from Boughton

Hill, &c. ...-Mr. H. Wrighte
Collection of small Publ Shells .»Dr. Carter
Various specimens of Kentish Fossils |. Ww. Bland, jun. esq.
2 Specimens of Fossil Wood -..eMr. W. Beer
1 Cornu Ammonis and 1 Echinus’ ....J. Williamson, esq.
Large specimen of Madrepore «--.Mr. Ald. R. Frend
3 Fossil Bones, South America e.»-General Miller
4 Specimens ee ee +--.Lieut. Archer
12 ditto us ee .--.Mr. B. Andrews
Fossil Crab ee -..-Mr. W. Smith
Mass of Bivalve Shells, and specimen of

Fossil Wood ve -.-» Mr. Gillaspie
3 Specimens of Madrepore -e«.J.;Parnell, esq.
t Ditto, and 5 Fossil Shells oe.-Mr. J. Woodruff
3 Specimens ee .++»Mr. Bilbe

1 Ditto oe A e+ Mr, Bourn

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‘ Fossil Head and Horns of Elk* (Cervus

giganteus) Ireland a .+-eJas» Dombrain, esq.
3 Fossil Shells eet st> -...S. Kingsford, esq.
2 ditto one --.-Mr. Robert Sankey
1 Echinus ceigte -+-.5. Mourilyan, esq.
3 Fossil Bones, and 2 Elephants Teeth,

Herne Bay coos ' --..Mr. Sayer
9 Specimens cece -.--R. Tomson, esq.
3. ditto oe un -..-Capt. W. Deane
Fossil Wood with Auger Worms — ....Mr.W. Philpot, jun.
2 Specimens of ditto oe »-.. Mr. Barnett
1 Fossil ate BS --.-Mr. A. Allen, jun.
50 Specimens of Echini, Ostrow, &e. ..Mr. Hills
Fossil Vertebra ....Mr. Royce

Specimen of Fossil Wood. we eee r. AH. Crux

Fossil chambered Nautilus and others ..Sir John Tilden

4 Fossil Bones & 2 Heads, Herne BayMr.J.Homersham,jun.
6 Vegetable Fossils or .-..Mr. W. Shrubsole
2 Specimens of Nautili in Shale ....Mr. Lilley
Collection of Suffolk Crag Fossils, & fossil

Strombus (pes pelecani) .. .. «Rev. G. R. Leathes
Large mass of fossil Oysters »-.-Rev. D. Brammall
34 Specimens of Sussex Fossils ----Gid. Mantell, esq.
3 Specimens ¥ liter nr .»..Mrs. Clifford
2 Ditto os ve ++ee5- Lucker, esqe
Fossil Palm-leaf on lime-stone, & various

Fossils cece -»..3» Braddick, esq.

2 Specimens eoee -...Mr. Ashdowne

10 Fossil Shells ‘ wee eveeA Lady

sMinerals.

3 Specimens MissColeman _;1 Specimen Mr. J. Cramp
62 ditto Mr. W. Masters | 1 ditto Mr. S!. Kingsford
' 2 ditto Mr. G. Wood |4 ditto Mr. H. Lepine

1 ditto Mr. J. Jacobs Ll ditto Mr. Claris

5 ditto Mr. Marseille 1 ditto Mr. W. Philpot
215 ditto Mr. Ald. Browne} 22 ditto Miss Chalk

ditto Mr. J. Pout ditto PP. Elsted, esq.
ditto Mr, Greenstreet dito Mr. E.F.S-Reader
ditto G. Jennings,esq.|1 ditto = Mr.W.H.Weekes

ditto Mr. Wilkinson ditto Mr. J. Friend
ditto Mr. J. Weeks ditto Miss Adams

1
2
ig
ditto Mr. Ross ditto Jas.Dombrain,esq
3
ditto Mr. C. Culmer |3 ditto Mr. C, €, Cottrell

New OM

* Thissplendid Specimen is of the extinct Species so frequently found
in IreJand under the Peat, and incumbent on the plastic clay,

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3 Specimens Mr. Campbell | 14SpecimensDr. Cordeaux
62 ditto Mr. Ald. Snoulten;4 ditto Mr. H. Wright

1 ditto Mr. F. Brent 2 ditto Mr. A, Allen, jun.
7 ditto J. Parnell, esq. |6 ditto Mrs. Liptrap
1 ditto S. Kingsford, esq.|1 ditto Rey. D. Brammall
4 ditto Mr. J. Woodruff|3 ditto Mrs, Clifford
1 ditto Mr. J. White 31 ditto S. Tucker, esq.
1 ditto T. L. Burch, esq.|4 ditto A Lady
6 ditto Mr. W. Brent
Specimen of Statuary Marble dug up in

Nelson Island mass -+- Mrs. C. Willyams
86 Specimens of Lavas, &c. eeeeDr. Carter

50 Specimens of Italian & Spanish Marbles Mr. C. Weekes
100 Spec. South America, including some
of Gold and Silver from Potosi ....General Miller

Various Geological specimens --..Capt. Boteler, R.N,
120 Specimens Norway aa «»+Lord Clifton, M.Pe
3 ditto, Railway Tunnel eeee Mr. Fordham.

Antiquities,

Piece of wall from Temple of Pompeii—

Wheat from ditto oe e-Mr. W. Masters
1 Antique (Priapus) ee --Mr. G. Wood
1 ditto .»Mr. H. Smith
1 ditto and 1 ancieat Key .»Mr. T. Davey

Antique Boot and pairofSpurs .. .-Mr. Ald. R. Frend
Cast of ornamented Roman Tile found

near Gravesend eee -Mr. R. P. Cruden
Ancient Key from ruins of Ethelbert’ s

Tower sees evee --Mr. C. Marshall
Six Egyptian Antiquities;—Wheat and

Shells from Pompeii ese «+ Mrs. C. Willyams
Roman Urn .... Chartham Hatch --Mr. Back
Ancient Curfew Bell eves «Mr. A. Charles
3 Roman Buckles .... esos «-Mr. Sturgess

3 Spec. of Roman ee -Lees Court Lord Sondes
2 Roman Termini, 2 Tiles, Flue of Bath,

KC. aoe JBichborough nears -++.W. H. Rolfe, esq.
Spec. of Roman Pottery, antique Helmet

and Celt....Hartlip .... +++ W. Bland, jun. esq.
3 ancient Tiles errr «...Miss Adams

Antique Seal eee ecco cveeMr. G. Jager
5 spec. of Roman Pottery.. Belmont... .Hon. Miss M, Harris
Pair of antique Candle-snuffers........Rev. Wm. Bennett
Roman Brooch,...Crundale .... ....Mr. G. Noyes
15 Spec. Celts, &c..St. Alban’s Court W.,O.Hammond,esq.

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2 specimens of Roman Pottery... Boughton

Mount A a eeeeeeeed, Braddick, esq.
Antique English Dish .... -..-Mr. Beauvois
Ancient English Cannon.... ----J. Giraud, esq.

Antique Statue of a Warrior..,Reculver..Mr. Lavender

Cons, &e,

236 Greek and Roman Copper, 11 Eng-

lish Silver Sk See ess eee-Mr. G. Wood
2 English silver,.1 Roman .... e++-Mr. W. Masters
9 Silver eevee e@ees siete ouvine Ss. Phillips
10 Coins coos aonk --+-Mr, T. Davey
10 Silver, 11 Copper Sn oo. Mr. J. Pout
] Silver eees eee. Sarat Nig G. Newport
1 Roman silver, 1 English silver... .+--Mr. J. Knowler
106 Coins Bea Ae kine «.+-Mr G. Masters
1 English silver 19 Si eeeeMr. J. Cramp
1 ditto 5 ss -»+-Mr. Ashdowne
2 Roman copper sees e++eMr, Nisbett
1 English silver siete e.--Mr. J. Friend
22 Coins vee eee-Mr. W. Lepine
3 Roman, 2 English eeee ee ee Mrs. Campbell
1 Coin evee e@coe aole eke Royce
4 Roman, 4English .... »+eeMrs. Hobday
Various Coins, including the current Far-

thing of Queen Anne .... «»--Mr. Ross
21 Roman, 1 Greek, 3 English ..+»Mr. Sturgess
7 Roman, 1 Saxon, 1 English silver .-.-Mr.W. H. Weekes
3 Roman, 6 English ae --..-Mr. Newton
1 Ditto © Ah 4 eoee Mr. T. Dorman
1 Ditto, 1 Medal swista e»+-Mr, J. Jacobs
1 Roman silver .... ae ~»..Mr, F. Pout
1 English silver mie -»»»Mr. W. Beer
12 Coins aiis -»»-Mr. J. Homersham
12 Roman, 1Greek, 15 English ....Mr. W. Brent
2 Indian gold, 2 ditto silver -+.-Capt. Bell (89th)
1 English silver a ....Mr. A. Henry
1 Ditto ee ee ~»..Mr. H. Lepine
3 Coins, 2 Medals ve -»»-Mr. Barnard
3 Roman Coins ve os -»-.»Mr, Nettle
Various Provincial Cuins »+++Mr. H. Wrighte
5 Roman gece .»»Mr.Ald.Homersham
4 Italian silver, 1 Sardinian Dollar ....Mr. Ald. Snoulten
6 English silver os «»»+Mr, Ald. R. Frend

13 Gold and 5 copper Indian Coins ..W,&C.Taswell,esqrs.
6 Silver & 2 copper 8S, American Coins ..General Miller

5 English silver does eee Mr. C. Weekes
1 Ditto over = ---.Mr, Gambier, jun.
3 Ditto shiek -...-Mr. B. Flint
2 Ditto sie on «Rey. G. P. Marsh
4 Coins ecee ee». Mr H. Keen
4 English silver Rae -.--Mr. G. Buckley
31 pe aan copper, 2 tin Money, William
Mary as bie eee Mr. Hills
1 Hamid Copper -».-Mr. T. Hayward
2 French copper (Henri IV. ) -...Mr. H. Brent

7 Roman silver, 1 English silver ....Mr. R. Gardner

Mlugstrations

Of the Manners and Customs of different Nations.

Malay Kreis ndge esva Mr. G. Wood
Robe from New Zealand ae +... Misses Barlow
Chinese Razor COL: ee. Mr. G. Barnett
3 Otaheitan Fish-hooks ve - +» «Miss Chalk
3 War clubs, Bow and 2 Arrows, 2 musi-

cal Instruments evsie -»..d. Williamson, esq.
3 Weapons from Otaheite’ - ..... Mr. J. Charles
1 Paddle & 1 Arrow from S. Sea Islands,

and Chinese Razor Fd ld aia cae Mr. S. W. Fedarb

Chinese Umbrella, Chinese Manuscript Mr. W. H. Weekes
Various specimens of War Spears, Fish-
ing Spears and Gear, War Clubs,Quiver

& Arrows, Bow-shaft, &ce. . ssseee E. S. Curling, esq.
Chinese Lady’s Shoe witk porcelain model
C3 ey 12 oe a ere ees Mr. W. Philpot

Chinese Tinder-box, Razor, Knight at
Chess, carved Stick, engraved Cocoa

Nut, Lace, Cloth, Braidibe, MEY Mr. H. Wrighte
6 Weapons, 2 Charms, & 1 “Armlet, from

Ashantee rere sceveeeee Mr. C. C. Cottrell
Indian Pipe Pitheese >. AOE Mr. W. Brent
Fast-Indian. Sword 6s 1.000 eset Mr. Ald, R. Frend

23 specimens of Weapons, Utensils, wear-
ing Apparel, Cloth, &c. from Fernando

Po and Sierra Leone es ..Capt. Boteler, R.N.
War Club, Pouch and Slipper, and "30

spec. of cloth from Otaheite — ..J. Parnell, esq.
Indian Cross-bow LW. &C. Taswell,esqrs.
Chinese Compass, and Indian Kreis . ay) Captain Hart

Malay. Kreis 97... 7 5, A000) anthosy .++»Miss Rutton

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2 specimens of cloth..S. Sea Islands ...S. Mourilyan, esq.
Pair of Indian Gloves ooes .».-Mr. J. Budden

Large Burmese carved Idol »..-John Friday, esq.
3 silver Burmese Idols .... -»-W. H.Walker, esq.
3 spec. of Cloth from Madagascar ....Mr. Mercer

Small French Sword soSe 2-.-Mr. J. Pout

Silver Burmese Idol” .... .++«Col. O'Donoghue
Burmese Straw Hat Sade tore Mrs Crax

Pair of Persian Socks os «+.+Mrs. Clifford

Match Lock and 20 specimensof Weapons,
Baskets, Cap, Socks, &c. from Persia,

Fernand Po, &c. ol »»-eCapt.W.Tucker, R.N.
Tmplement for lighting Cigars, from Chili S. Tucker, esq.
Persian Spear aeee «eee1. S. Baker, esq.
Bridle from Buenos Ayres’ .- -- oJ. Friend, esq.

HMiscellaneous,

Five Cameos and Specimens of Pietra

dura and Florentine mosaic .»»+Mr. Ald. Snoulten
Small brass Figure from the ruins of the

Bastile bed ..++Mr. Ald. Pout
200 plaster casts of Medals, &. ....Mr. Ald. H. Cooper
Small Indian figure of Rice -»++Misses Barlow
Hairs from the head of Napoleon Buona-

parte ve ee -».»Mr. Wm. Masters
Two Cameos ese | eooeMr. J. Pout

Plaster cast of Biddenden Maids __....Mr. G. Newport
Set of geometrical Solids, illustrative of

Crystalography eee «+++Mr Wm. Masters
One Medallion .-..Mr. Sturgess
Carved Orange para .»-»Mr. C. Tryon

Ancient English Cup, 2 Autographs, &c.Mr. H. Wrighte
Ancient Money-box, and Ostrich Egg ...Mr. Ald. R. Frend
Ball of Indian Rubber in its natural state Captain Hart
Model of an Iron Railway.» ..»»Mr. G.S. Robinson
Pair of ancient Shoes ac eee+A Lady
Ancient wooden Bowl be -».»Mrs. Harnett
Calculus from intestines of a Horse ....Capt. Deane
Ancient piece of Carving from Arden’s

House, Faversham as ~».»Mr. W. Shrubsole
Skin of Monkey used as an article of dress E. S. Curling, esq.
Calculus from intestines of a Horse ....W. Hougham, esq.

Two ditto [Mae -»-+Mr. Dudderidge
Two birds’ nests and various eggs, & pair
of ancient Shoes eves -»++Mr. W. H. Weekes

Chaffinch’s nest and eggs +e «= eo o Mr. Nisbett

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Nest of Parus caudatus, and three Tern’s ;
Eggs 4 als us -».-G.C. Oxenden, esq.

Curiously formed Guinea-fowl’s egg ....Mr. A. Sayer
94 Birds Eggs aie -o--Mr. W. Brent
Skin of Emu oe ee ..--Mr. Emanuel

Very large Lobster’s claw .... «++ Mr. Campbell
Pair of elegantly engraved Shells ....Mr. Parrinton
Statue respresenting Ulysses and his Dog,
designed and executed by ..-- «...Mr.H.Weekes,
; (Sculptor, London. }

Wn. MASTERS, . Curator.
J. FRIEND, Secretary.

Trustees of the Building.

Mr. Ald. Richard Frend Thomas Lever Burck, Esq.
Mr. Ald. John Cooper Charles Delmar, Esq.

. Ald. Jas. Sladden Browne} Mr. William Philpot

Mr. Ald. Mawer Cowtan Mr. George Ash

Mr. Ald. William Homersham| Mr. John Thomas Linford
Mr. Ald. William Jones Mr. William Beer
Mr. Ald. George Frend Mr. George Wood
Mr. Ald. Henry Cooper Mr. William Masters
Mr. Ald. Osborn Snoulten Mr. Henry King Nisbett
John James Pierce, Esq. Mr. Thomas Wilkinson.
John Williamson, Esq.
—$¢2eae—

Conmunittec,
Mr. Ald. Snoulten Mr. Thomas Read
John Williamson, Esq. Mr, Capon Weekes
Mr. Jesse Parker Mr. Robert Ashdowne
Mr. William Beer Mr. John Friend
Mr. Thomas Hart Mr, John Pout
Mr. William Masters Mr. S, Phillips.

Officers of the Prustitutton,

Secretary—Mr. T. WILKINSON.
Treasurer—Mr. ROBERT ASHDOWNE:
Librarian—Mr. JOHN POUT,
Guardian of the Apparatus—Mr. S. PHILLIPS.
Collector of Subscriptions—Mr.'T. DAVEY,

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Officers of the SsHuseum,

PL OL OLD Pm

DIRECTORS.

Harry William Carter, Esq.|Rich. Frend, Esq. Alderman

M.D. F.R.S.E. Osb. Snoulten, Esq. Alderman
Robert Chisholm, Esq. M.D. |John Williamson, Esq.
William Henry Baldock, Esq.

Curator—Mr. WILLIAM MASTERS, F.H.S.

SUB-CURATORS.
Mr. W. H. Weekes Mr. Robert Ashdowne
Mr. F. Giraud Mr. George Newport
Mr. E. F. S. Reader Mr. Thomas Wilkinson

Mr. John Friend

Secretary—Mr. JOHN FRIEND.
Treasurer—Mr. ROBERT ASHDOWNE,

Exhibitor—Mr. G. NEWPORT,

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Honorary SPembers,

John Haviland, Esq., M.p. Regius Professor of Physic in the
University of Cambridge.

John Kidd, Esq., M.D. F.R.S., Regius Professor of Physic in
the University of Oxford.

The Rev. William Buckland, D.D. Professor of Mineralogy,
Oxford.

The Right Honorable Lord Tenterden.

Sir Anthony Carlisle, F.R.s., Surgeon Extraordinary to the
King.

General Miller. ,

Captain Boteler, k.N.

Gideon Mantell, Esq., F.R.s. Lewes.

—PIIP DP mS

pelembers for Life,

The Right Hon. the Earl of Darnley
The Right Hon. the Earl of Guilford
The Right Hon. Lord Sondes

The Right Hon. Lord Clifton, m.p<
The Right Hon. S. R. Lushington, m.p-;
Joseph Royle, Esq.

Thomas Foord, Esq.

John James Peirce, Esq.

John Brent, Esq.

Thomas Lever Burch, Esq,

Mr. Ald. Henry Cooper.

Mr. John Brent, jun.

Mr. William Masters

Mr. George Ash

Mr. George D. Keen

Mr. William Beer.

— IIPS Dl me

Lavies Annual Subseribers,

Mrs. Masters

Miss Masters
Miss Christian
Miss Read.

svilembers.

Admans, John
Ashdowne, Robert

Baker, Thomas

Baldock, William Henry
Barker, Capt.
Barnett, George
Bateman, Stephen
Beasley, Henry

Beer, Thomas Millen
Beer, Charles
Bellingham, Frederick
Bellingham, John

Bilbe, John

Bland, William

Brammall, Rey. D.

Brent, William

Brice, Richard

Browne, Ald. Jas. Sladden
Budden, John

Bunbury, T. B.

Carter, Harry Wm. M.D.
F.R.S.E.

Chisholm, Robert M.D.

Christian, Henry

Cooper, Ald. John

Cottrell, C. C:

Cowtan, Ald. Mawer -

Cowtan, Charles

Cramp, George

Croft, Richard

Crux, Henry

Davey, Thomas
DeLasaux, Thomas Thorpe
Delmar, Charles

Delmar, William

Dorman, Thomas
Dudderidge, Henry

Ellerbeck, Joseph
Emanuel, Manley

Farris, Thomas
Fletcher, James

‘Fleteber, Richard

Fletcher, Edmund
Flint, Abraham
Flint, Benjamin
Flint, Frederick
Fordham, Elias Pym
Foreman, William
Frend, Ald. Richard
Frend, Ald, George
Frend, William
Friend, John
Friend, Thomas
Furley, Robert

Gardner, Robert, jun.
Gardner, William
Garrow, Sir William
Giraud, Frederick
Goodban, Charles
Grisdale, Joseph

Hacker, Thomas
Hacker, George

Halford, Richard

Hart, Thomas
Homersham, James, jun.
Horton, John

Huntley, William
Hurst, George

Jager, George
Jones, Ald. William
Jones, John Geere

Keen, Henry
Keen, William
Keen, Stephen
Keen, Albert
Keen, Cyrus

King, Samuel
Kingsford, Edward
Kingsford, Sampson
Kingsford, Henry
Knowler, William

Lamb, Richard

Lancefield, George
Lee, Richard
Linford, John Thomas

Mair, , M.D.
Marlin, Henry
Marshall, Charles
Marsh, Rev. G. P.
Minter, John
Moss, George
Moses, John Norris

Neame, George
Newport, William
Newport, George
Nisbett, Henry King

Oakley, John
Oxenden, George Chichester

Packman, William
Parker, Jesse
Partridge, John
Phillips, Solomon
Philpot, William
Philpot, Stephen
Philpot, William, jun.
Philpot, George :
Philpot, Stephen, jun.
Philpot, Charles
Pout, Ald. Charles
Pout, John

Quested, John

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—

Quillinan, Edward

Read, Thomas

Reader, E. F. S.
Ridout, Thomas
Robinson, George Smyth

Saffery, Osborn

Sankey, Robert

Sharpe, William, (Longport)
Sharpe, Wm. (S¢. Georges)
Shindler, Robert

Smith, Henry, jun.
Snoulten, Ald. Osborn
Southee, Robert

Southee, Edward
Sturgess, Thomas

Suttae, William

Thompson, Edward P.
Turmaine, Edward

Weeks, John

Weekes, Capon
Weekes, William Henry
White, William
Wildish, William Dilnot
Wilkinson, Thomas
Williamson, John
Wood, George

Wyver, John Flower

Young, George

Ser aton—

Committee appointed for the ensuing Year.

Mr. Ald. Snoulten
T. L. Burch, Esq.
Mr. William Brent
Mr. J. T. Linford
Mr. William Masters
Mr. Thomas Hart

Mr. Thomas Read
Mr. Capon Weekes
Mr. Robert Ashdowne
Mr. John Friend

Mr. S. Phillips

Mr. John Pout.

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ANNUAL REPORT

Or THE

CANTERBURY

PHILOSOPHICAL AND LITERARY

INSTITUTION,

Presented at the

Annual General Mecting.

23rd SEPTEMBER, 1828.

Recti cultus pectora roborant,

PATRONS.

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The Right Worshipful the MAYOR of CANTERBURY,

(for the time being.)
The Right Honourable the EARL of DARNLEY.
The Right Honourable the EARL of GUILFORD.
The Right Honourable LORD SONDES.
The Right Honourable LORD CLIFTON, M. P.
Sir EDWARD KNATCHBULL, Bart.,,M. P.
The Right Honourable S. R. LUSHINGTON, M. P.
WILLIAM PHILIP HONYWOOD, Esq., M. P.
JOSEPH ROYLE, Esq.

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BRPOR®
OF THE COMMITTEE. .
-€EEOEES— |

~The Committee, in surrendering into the
‘hands of the Members the trust committed to
them, feel much pleasure in laying before the
Society a Summary of the Lectures which have
been delivered since the last Annual General
Meeting,—an Account of the Treasurer’s Re-
ceipts and Disbursements,—and of the Pre-
séntations to the Libraryio) osuley oF
“The attendance of the Members and Visitors
at the Lecture-Room has:equalled that of the
preceding year, which affords a convincing
‘proof that the exertions’of the Lecturers ‘are ‘ap-
preciated ; yet the Committeecan bat’ regret
that owing to the removal from Canterbury” of
some of the Lecturers, the wishes of others for
a remission from their labours, and the compa
ratively' small number of Members who have hi-
therto appeared at’ the Lecture Table, they
were obliged, during the past quarter, to ar-
range for the delivery of Lectures’ every alter-
nate, instead of every Tuesday evening, ‘as had
formerly been the case. | This circumstance the
Committee used every exertion to obviate; but
without effect, and they appeal especially to thé
Junior Members to lend their assistance as Lec+
turers, and afford their aid in the objects which
the Society hasin view. Many excellent Lectures
haye been delivered by junior Members, (a
circumstance which bespeaks, the. | Society’s
utility in developing youthful talent,),and the

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Committee earnestly desire to see a spirit of
ewulation, inciting them to appear at the Lec-
ture Table, convineed that there are many who
can do so with much credit to themselves, and
advantage to the Institution. ,

The Abstract. of the Treasurer’s Accounts
will shew the state of the Funds. ‘The heavy
expences attendant on- the completion and
fitting up of the Building, Museum, and Lec-
ture Rooms, have during the past, year. still
borne very heavily on the funds, but many sums
have been required to liquidate debts which will
not he again incurred. ‘Ihe most anxious care
has been taken to moderate the current expences.

The valuable donations of sixty-five vo-
lumes of Ancient and Modern Universal
History; from the Right Hon. S. R. Lushington,
M P:,—of a splendid folio copy of Wool-
north’s Canterbury Cathedral, by Mr. Kirkby
—of the Mechanics’ Magazine, by the Rev:
Henry Lasey—and of several donations by. many
other Gentlemen, have contributed to encrease
and improve the Library. | But the Committee
regret that the state of the funds has prevented
their making that improvement in it, by the
purchase of modern Works on Seience and ge-
neral Literature, which is imperiously called for.
‘They also observe that the Society is not in pos-
session of many standard Works which it is very
desirable, they should possess, and they appeal
to the friends of the Institution to present any
duplicate volumes they may have, A Collection
of Engravings is also being formed, which it is
desirable to increase,

The Committee beg to refer to the Report of
the Directors and Curators,’ as to the state of
the Museum, - ii j

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Itis highly gratifying to the Committee to be
enabled to state, that the Right Hon. the Earl
of Guilford has been pleased to patronise the
{nstitution ; and that the Countess of Guilford
has also been pleased to allow her name to be in-
serted as an annual subscriber ; since it is an in-
fallible mark of the Institution having met with
their approval; and the honor which they have
conferred can but be appreciated by its friends.

‘The Committee in conclusion beg to offer their
congratulations on the present establishment of
the Institution in public estimation, This has
been evinced by the numerous attendance at. the
Lectures—of Visitors to the Museum—and by
the addition of several subscribers of distinction.
They also feel that the period of doubt and. dif-
ficulty is passed—that the Institution has arrived.

‘at a degree of stability and usefulness equalling

the anticipation of its friends ;—and that it_ re-
quires but a continuance in the same course of

‘ ’

undeviating attention, and unremitted exertion.
in its Members, fully to attain the objects of its.
formation, and render it not only a source of in-
struction, pleasure, and advantage to those who
are within its immediate sphere, but also a cre-

dit to its Members, and the County generally...

SUMMARY a

bROTUBAS rs

Delivered since the last Annual General Meeting

—S ERS EEO-—

1827—Oelober 2 and 9—Mr, T. B. Bunbury delivered Lectures
on the Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye of the Horse, i
which he demonstrated ‘its developement as differing gre
from that of Man. and showed various preparations of, the, in-
ternal arrangement of the Chrystalling Humour, Pigmentum
nigrum, tapetum lucidum, the retiva, ‘lens, and its capsule, the
liquor morgagni, Iris, aqueous humour,—the cornea, conjunc-
tiva and sclerotic coat, and finally treated of the Muscles of the
Eye, the use of the lachrymal gland and haw.
~ October 16 and 23:—Mr. Bunbury delivered Lectures‘on the
Anatomy and Physiology of the Foot of the Horse, in which he
gave an anatomical description of that organ, explaining the pe-
culiarities of its formation, and the natural functions of the dif-
ferent parts composing it, and showing preparations of the dead
subject to demonstrate the circulation of blood, as performed in
the foot, to supply its various secreting internal surfaces called
glands, and in what manner the horn was deposited forming its
exterior covering. Dig sis

October39.—Mr. W. H. Weekes delivered an experimental
Lecture on Hydrogen and its combinations, embracing its phe-
nomena in union with the metals, silver, platina, potassium, ,
sulphur, &c. &c.

November 6.—Mr. Wm. Brent delivered the third of a Course
of Lectures on Poetry. Pathetic, Descriptive, Lyric, and
Dramatic Poetry, were separately treated of, and in each divi-
sion were given many beautiful, pleasing, and illustrative ex-
tracts.

November 13.—Mr. W. Masters delivered a Lecture on the
Geology of Kent. The County of Kent he observed was parti-
cularly interesting to the Geological Student, as no tract of
country exhibited within so short a space, such magnificent
sections of the recent Strata. The character and boundaries of
the Alluvium, Diluvium, Craig, London Clay, Plastic Clay,
Chalk, Green Sand, Weald Clay, and Iron Sand Formations,
were severally described and elucidated by the superb Fossils
and characteristic Minerals from the Museum.

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_’ November 20.—Mr. James Fletcher delivered a second Lecture
on Mechanics. The centre of gravity and its properties, and
the strength of animal bodies, were particularly treated of, and
illustrated by many experiments, some of which were of a
novel descfiption. 9" OPP Fo

- November 27.—Mr. John Friend délivered the second of a
Course of Lectures on Ornithology. After shortly describing
the characteristic marks of ‘the different Orders of Birds, Mr. F.
proceeded to an €xamination of the structure, habits, and eco-
nomy of the various Genera comprised in_the 2d and 6th Orders
of the Linnzan arrangement, Pice and Passeres. The subject
was illustrated by coloured drawings, and by beautiful preserved
specimens from the Society’s Museum. mf ont %

‘December 4.—Mr. Read delivered the second Lecture’of a

Series on Architecture. Having in the first lecture described the
Tuscan Order, in this he pointed out the proportions, beauties,
and difficulties of the Doric, Large Drawings of the 5°Grecian
Orders were exhibited at the close. In the course of the Lecture
a model of a Trigou of Stonehenge was introduced ; aid a éon-
jecture hazarded that defence, not worship, was the object of
itserection, = J eal. [3 :

December 11.—Mt. Martin delivered a Lecture, in continuation
of Teiedetr on the Philosophy of the Mind, in which he treated
of tk e second department bout Emotions, denominated Retro-
spective, as they relate to the past. These were shewn to be
subdivided as ine Mabe hd others, and to ourselves ;—Anger, gra-
titude, &c, were classed under the former—Regret, self-satisfac-
tion, &e., under the latter subdivision. .
_ December 18.—Mr. Masters delivered a’ Lecture on Litho-

aphy and Engraving. He described the chemical process by’
hich Lithography is effected—the history of its introduction in
i Bane other countries, and pronounced its chief excellence to’
co “9 in the impressions being identically the originals of the
artist, and in the facility with which all artists could by ‘its aid
Elva numerous copics of their designs. The various modés of

DAP AINE PEE then described and explained, begintiing: with
; Engraved Gems of the Antients, and continuing to explain

1ose on Wood, Copper, Stecl, Glass, &c., of most of-which
characteristic illustrations were exhibited.

_ 1828—January 8.—Mr. Ashdowne delivered’ a Lecture on
Light, in which he took a brief view of the reflection, absorp-
tion, and transmission of light, then noticed ‘its refraction, in-
flection, and mentioned the curious fact that the solar beam con-
sists of rays which have three distinct effects—one producing
Jight—another heat—and a third producing neither, but which
effect the greatest chemical changes in the least time. \A few re-
marks on the theory of colour concluded the Lecture.

January 15.—Mr. John Brent, jun, delivered a Lecture on’
the Origin of Fiction. The influence of the supernatural as eoa-
nected with Poetry was briefly described, and the sources shewn
whence were derived. the legends contained if the tales’ of Chi-
valey or fecorded in the tradition of European nations. He
then coutrasted the similanty of the Legends, the Gretian,
Arabian, and Celtic Fables, shewing the Juxuriance of Eastern

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Imagery darkened into creations of terror in the Mythology. of
Scandinavia. A few remarks were made onthe different creations
of the Imagination &c., and on.the different influence of sci-
ence and fiction on mankind. tay l

January 22—Mr. Wilkinson delivered the third of a Series of
Lectures on the History of England. -This Lecture was devoted
to the consideration of the state of Jurisprudence, and to the
deduction of the various revolutions of Learning in this and the
several other Countries of Europe, in the Anglo-Saxon period of
our History. ; : y

January 29.—Mr. W. H. Weekes delivered a Lecture on
Phosphorus and itsCombinations, After giving a brief history
of the origin and discovery of Phosphorus, the subject was
treated under four principal divisions. The characteristic pro-
perties of this singular substance——Phosphoric Light—applica-
tion of Phosphorus to chemical research—and lastly, its combi-
nations, and unions with other bodies, The readiness with which
this preparation enters into rapid and intense combustion, under
the action of various Agents, Electric, Galvanic,—from Chemi-
cal affinity, &c. &c. was extensively exemplified by a series of ex-
periments, performed by simple apparatus. he analysis of:
Atmospheric Air by the agency. of Phosphorus, excited to spon-
taneous combustion within a small portable instrument con-
structed for that purpose, was effected in a few seconds, and the
production of Phosphoric: Acid in a great variety of cases was
clearly.defined. In Mr. W.’s illustrations of Phosphoric Light,
an original, experiment exhibiting the rapidly increasing
brilliancy of a preparation of. Phosphorus under an ear
hausted receiver, and. its instantaneous disappearance on the
readmission of atmospheric air, was introduced. An examina-
tion of the remains of Phosphorus with Chlorine, by means of a
portable Gasometer, calculated to evade the uncertainty and
obscurity of the modes in general use, shewing the spontaneous
ignition of this and other combustible bodies, concluded Mr. W.’s
first of two Lectures on this subject. , '

February 5.—Mr. Phillips delivered a Lecture on Astronomy,
in which he explained the figure and nearly spherical form of the
Earth,—its diameter, diurnal and annual motions,—the causes of
Day and Night,—the beautiful phenomena of the Changes of the
Seasons,—the method by which the vast distance of the Hea-
venly Bodies is ascertained,—the Earth’s attractive power,—her
path in the ecliptic,—the opposition of Centripetal and Centri-
fugal forces,—Latitude and Longitude,—the equation of time,—~
the difference of mean and apparent time,—and illustrated the
subject by Globes, Planetarium and Diagrams, —

February 12.—Mr. Read delivered his Third Lecture on
Architecture, in which he gave a full description of the TIonie
Order, its variations fromthe Doric, the buildings and situations
for which it is proper—the changes its capital has undergone
amongst the moderns—with some general observations on the
Coriothian and Composite Orders. A brief Essay on Beauty,
abstractedly considered and as applied to Architecture, followed;
ann a description of the Ancient. Aqueducts concluded the

ecturc,

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February 19,—Mr. W. Masters delivered’a Lecture on the
English Poets, -Ia several preceding Lectures, Mr.-M, had in-
troduced the must eminent English: Poets, from Gower and
Chaucer to Milton, in a chronological series—giving extracts from
their works,—with remarks on their styles and- compositions, oc-
easionally interspersed with anecdotes of their personal lives and
histories. This Lecture was devoted to the consideration of that
Rock of Milton’s fame, Paradise Lost, from which many ex-
tracts were read, descriptive of the beauty and sublimity of the
work. Several illustrative Engravings, from Martin, were ex-
hibited. 2 <s r f
February 26.—Mr. John Friend submitted his Third Lecture
on Oruithology ; the first portion of which was devoted to the
consideration of the only remaining Order of Land Birds which
had not been treated of, viz. the Gadline. After fully describing
“the marks of distinction of the Genera in the Order, and noticing
‘whatever was remarkable in any of the species, he introduced in
a slmilar manner his remarks on the intermediate Order between
the Land and Water Birds—the Gralle. ©

March 4.—Mr. James Fletcher delivered a Lecture on the
Greek Poets. After a few remarks on the pat and present state
of Greece and her Poetry ; he considered the origin, general
nature and slate of Puetry in different eountries, and enumerated
the causes which gave Greeian Poetry its character and its pre-
eminence, and noticed in particular the connection bel ween
Greece and Egypt. The works of several of the ancient Poets
were briefly notice!; the Grecian Mythology, and the striking
coincidence tetween the Indian, Egyptian, and Greek Theolo-
gies, was considered. Mr. F. then took a review of the Poems of

omer, (confining himself chiefly to the Iliad) under three
heads—the Characters and Speeches—Sentiment and Description
—Language and Versification. Pope's translation was used, but
where it differed too much from the original, verbal translations
from the original were given. — ;

March 11.—Mr. James Homersham, jun. delivered a Lecture
on Mineralogy, embraciag the external characters of Minerals,
in which were particularly noticed their geometrical properties

ording to the theory of the Abbé Ling tf the very different
eect slow and quick crystallization, the formation of stalac-
itic concretion, &c.,

March 18.—Mc. Martin delivered a Lecture on the Philosophy
of the Human Miad. The third and last department of the Emo-
tions was treated of in this Lecture. This order Mr. M. stated
to comprehend the prospective emotions which include all de-
sires and fears, the most important of which were considered in
the following series :—Our desires of continued existence—of
pleasure—of action—of society—of knowledge—of power—of
the affections of those around us— of glory the happiness of
others—of unhappiness to others.

March 25.—Mr. Wilkinson delivered his fourth Lecture on the
History of England, in which he considered the state of the Arts,
and the Commerce, Manners, and Customs of the Anglo-Saxons.

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., April 8.-—Mr: Bunbury, delivered a Lecture on Physiology.
He took a general view, of Animal Physiology, compari "the
human with that of some other Animals; and ‘concluded with an
excellentsummary of his subject. : ?
April 15.—Mr. James Fletcher delivered a second Lecture on
the Poets of ancient Greece ; commencing with Homer’s second
great Poem, the Odyssey ; the principal characters and. design,
its degree of excellence compared with his. other works, and
also the poetical character of the great Bard himself, were.ex-
amined,. Hesiod and the Poets of the school that succeeded him
were then treated of, and illustrations given from their Poems,
with criticisms upon them: :
April 22.—Mr, W. H. Weekes delivered a second Lecture on
the Combinations of Phosphorus. Mr. W. described a new and

place amongst the Moons or Satellites of Jupiter. ‘Conclusion—
‘a uw

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first philosopher of modern times, to whom we are indebted for
a great portion of our present knowledge, ashe led the way to

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the discoveries of Torricelli and the succeeding race of Paeumatic ,
Experimentalists. A series of experiments were then entered
into to prove the weight, presstire, expansion, &c. of Air.

_ May 20.-—Mr. Martin delivered a Lecture on the Philosophy
of the Human Mind. This Lecture contained ‘a retrospect of
the preceding Lectures on the same subject, interspersed with
some remarks-on consciousness and personal identity, and many
moral reflections intended to convey sublime ideas of the Great
Author of Nature. :

. May 27.—Mr. John Friend gave the concluding one of his
Course of Lectutes on Orvithology, The attention of the mem-
bers was chiefly directed to the several Genera of Birds comprised
inthe Linnzan Order Anseres. The distinguishing marks of
each Geuus of the Order were remarked upon, and the peculiari-
ties of many of the species pointed oat. In conclusion, Mr. F,
took a review of the whole course, recapitulating the principal
features of hissubject, and dwelling on the various habits and
characteristics of the whole feathered race.

. June 3.—Mr. Read delivered a Lecture on Architecture.
The several kinds of Bridges were described, and the means stated.
by whichMan has been enabled to wield the mechanic. tool .sur-
rounded by the waters of the deep’. The most eligible: situation
for their erection, and the means best adapted to prevent the ac-
cidents to which they are exposed, were pointed out. The prin-
eiple of Arches were briefly investigated, and the application of
eastiron to the formation of Bridges was illustrated by large
plans of those first erected in England, Many modern Bridges
were briefly described. gn ; 97 She)
‘ June 10—Mr. Masters delivered a Lecture on the English Poets
from Milton to Pope—In this Lecture many justly ‘eelebrated
names were introduced.—Butler afforded many extracts from his
most original poem—Hudibras. Sir J. Suckling produced some

pleasing quotations—Then followed Andrew Marvel,

( evalaca Sarew, Davenant, Vaugham, Cowley, and Dryden,
from whose ee neglected Plays some splendid poetic passages
were delivered. The causes that gave rise to Comedy ‘were’ ex=
patiated on, and a comparison between Tragedy and ‘Comedy
entertained.
_ June 11—Mr. W. H. Weekes delivered a Lecture’ on Carton,
in the gaseous and solid forms,—discoveries in science and in-
vention in apparatus were furnished. The most important ‘dis-
coveries were, the result of a series of novel experiments on the

seous and other products of numerous woods, by distillation,
of which printed Synopses from the Lecturer's private press,
were distributed; t pensonce of Chalcium in animal Charcoal,
and thee ibility of wood longitudinally by heat, A newly.
invented Eudiometer was introduced, in which the imperfections
of the apparatus of this kind nowin use, are entirely remedied,—
and results may be obtained toa mathematical correctness.

June 24,—Mr. W. Brent delivered a second Lecture on the
History of Music.—He described the state and progress of the
Art from the 14th Century, in the.countries of Italy, Germany,
England, Frauce, and the Netherlands.—He spoke in terms of

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commendation of Handel, Hayden, Mozart, &¢. and enume-'
rated the most esteemed musical composers and performers of the
present day. , :

‘ July15.—Mr. Wilkinson read to the Society a Lecture on the
nature and use of Language: the Lecture intended to be deli-
vered being postponed.

July 29.—Mr. Witkinson delivered the 5th of a series of Lec-
tures on the History of England. The period was from William
the Ist, to Henry the 3rd; and the subject the Constitution and.
Government, and the state of Jurisprudence and Learning.» He
took a view of the most important changes introduced at the con-
quest, and of the alterations subsequently made ; in the course
of which he noticed the changes made in the ranks of men in So-
ciety,—in their political and other circumstances,—in the tenures
of their Estates,—and in their Magistrates, Courts, and Laws ;—
dwelling particularly on the feudal system of Police and Govern-
ment, the constitutions of Clarendon, and ‘that great Palladium
of English Liberty, Magna Charta. Mr. W. concluded with a
review of the State of Learning, and of the causes which led to
its improvement. rok
August 12.—Mr. W. H. Weekes delivered a Lecture in conti-
nuation ofa serieson Carbonic Acid Gas. Prior to entering on
his subject Mr. W. introduced an apparatus of simple construce
tion, for an easy and economical mode of preparing the Chloride
of Soda, which is coming into repute as a disinfectant—He com-
menced his enquiry into the nature of Carbonic Acid Gas, with
the history ofits discovery, its several forms of existence in a
state of nature, anditscombination with the substances consti-
tating the crust ofourglobe. He then dwelt on the Analysis of
Earthy Carbonates, introducing in illustration several specimens
from the mineral cases of the Society’s Museum, with some beau-
tiful stalactitic formations. Some pleasing experimental illustra-
tions followed of the synthetical production of Carbonic Acid
Gas, from the combustion of Charcoal in Oxygen, its specific
gravity, its characteristic property of extinguishing flame, with
remarks on the fatality of its operation on animal life and the
best means of restoring persons who had been subjected to its
baneful effects. In conclusiona peculiar form of that singu-
lar preparation called Pyropborus, was introduced, which exhi-
bits a brilliant shower of spontaneous fire, when shaken from a
tube into. the Atmosphere, and encreased splendour when pre-
cipitated into a Jar of Oxygen.

August 26.—Mr. James Fletcher delivered a Lecture on the
Greek Poets and Dramatists. After a few general observations
ou Grecian Literature, Mr. F. in continuation of a previous Lec-
ture on the Lyric Poets, examined the odes of the great Theban,
Bard, Pindar, and gave extracts from them in illustration of
their style of thought and language, witb remarks on their pecu-,
liar defects and excellencies, On passing to the Dramatists, the
works of CEschylus, Sophocles and Euripides, among the Tragic,
and Aristophanes among the Comic Authors, were examined in
the same manner. The pastoral Poetry of Sicily formed the
concluding part of the Lecture, and afforded many beautiful se-

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lections from Theocritus, Bion, and Moschus, which were given
from the original as well as from received translations,

September 9.—Mr. Read delivered a Lecture on Gothic Archi-
tecture which was shewn to bea Style of Building unknown to
the Nations of Antiquity—its beginning in this country to be
buried in obscurity—its changes classed in successive periods—its
decline and revival by the present age, were severally noticed.—
The Gothic Buildings of the Netherlands were described, and a
brief Historie Sketch given of Canterbury Cathedral.

September 23.—Annual General Meeting when the Reports of
the Committee and of the Dire. tors and Curators &c. were read—
the Treasurer's Accounts inspected—Officers appointed for the
ensuing year—and the general business of the Institution trans-

acted. : :
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REPORT
OP THE

DIRECTORS and CURATORS of the MUSEUM.

The Directors and Curators congratulate the
Society on the improvements and augmentations
that have been effected during the past Season in
the Museum, every division of which has. been
increased.in Specimens, and some of the arrange-
ments have almost wholly been re-modelled.

The continued kindness of the Friends of the
Institution has. enabled the Curators to. fill up
many chasms in the several departments, which
renders their utility the more apparent by shewin
in a more connected form the many links of which

he chain is composed. . i (pat. nose dT
_ In the department of Natural History, asmall
case has been appropriated to, the class Mam-
malia, which it is hoped will form the nucleus for
a more extended display.— Through the kindness
of kw S. Curling, Ksq., this case is enriched with
a fine specimen of the Flying Opossum: (Didel-
phis volans) from New South Wales, and judging
from that Gentleman’s zeal to\serve the Institu-
tion, and from the many opportunitieshe possesses
of obtaining foreign specimens—the Society may
fairly presume on considerable additions through
his extended liberality. fl

Although no new Cases for Birds have been
found requisite, yet very many ‘superb specimens
now adorn the Cases that have been added since

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the last Report ;—among which may be par-
ticularized the Horned Turkey (Meleagris
Satyra) and the Impeyan Pheasant, (Phasianus
Impejanus) presented by Brian Hodgson, Esq.,
_and which for rarity and splendor of colors are
unrivalled. Sir John C. Honywood, Bart., has
also furnished amongst some others, a mule Bird
between the domestic Fowl and the wild Pheasant,
which for beauty and physiological interest, will
yield to few. The Right Hon. S. R. Lushing-
ton, during his passage to India, shot near the
Cape; an Albatross (Diomedea fuliginosa) and a
Petrel, (Procellaria Capensis) both of which,
that Gentleman with the interest he has ever
evinced for the Museum, kindly sent home to
enrich its Cases. To the Hon. Mrs. Lushington,
also, the Society is indebted for a Ring-tail Eagle
(Falco fulvus). Nor must the’ handsome pre-
sentation of J. Furley, jun. Esq., Hon. East
Ipdia Company’s Service, be omitted, consisting
of 12 prepared specimens of Tropical birds.
One of the Members of the Institution, (Edw.
Thompson, Fsq.) has materially assisted ‘this
department by his kindness in preparing and
setting up several Birds in a style that would do
credit to a professional Artist. i Bhs

The illustrations to the classes treating of Rep-
tiles and Fish, have been almost formed during ~
the past season ; the different orders and man
of the genera of which, are now placed for the
investigation of the Student. In this depart-
ment the Society is mainly indebted to Major
Neame, E. S. Curling, Esq., and Mr. Wm:
Brent.

The previously splendid collection of Foreign
Insects, has received some valuable additions
noe = the kindness of W. H. Walker, Esq.,
Hon, East India Company’s Service. Nor has

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the British Series been neglected—many better
specimens have been substituted: during. the’
past season, fot those originally exhibited, and
some curious illustrations of the metamorphoses °
and habits of the Insect tribe, have been added.»
It is much to be regretted that the friends: of
the Institution have not contributed more largely:
to the Conchological department (which owes:
its arrangement to the active services of Mrs, W.:
Masters) and which is still very deficient in Fo-:
reign specimens. It is trusted that: the know-
ledge of this deficiency will. be an inducement:
for those friends of the Museum who. have Cor-
respondents‘abroad, to request their aid towards:
its completion, as no subjects in Natural History’
are’ better calculated for display, and none
more‘easily transferred and ‘preserved. went
the past season, the Society is chiefly indebte
to Major Neame, for a collection from the Cape,’
amongst which are some splendid species: of.
Patella; to Mr.C. Weekes, for a very rare shell,
the Helix otis; and to the Rev. G.-R. Leathes,
for some rare fresh water species from North
America, abet a enaisB yh
It would be particularly desirable to increase
the number of Zoophytes—they are at all times
objects of high interest, and are well adapted for
preservation. John Furley, Jun. ‘Esq. has
obligingly supplied seven of the finest specimens
now exhibited, which he collected at the Straits
of Malacca, . los [
Extensive collections of Fossils and Minerals
existed, and were displayed previous to the past
season ;—these have severally been augmented
since the last report, and chiefly through the
kindness of Sir J. M. Tylden, the Rev. R, Price,
and W. Bland, Junior, Esq , who have supplied
Kentish Fossils ; and of J.) B.: Gunnell, Esq.,
c

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B. Hodgson, Esq., Dr. Hutchesson, and the Rev.

G.R. Leathes, who. have presented English and

Foreign specimens.. With these materials, the

Curator has been enabled to commence an) in-

structive series. of Geological Specimens, in.
which the order of succession of the several

Strata, as well as the peculiar Fossils entombed

within them, will be displayed. This at present
shews little more than the skeleton.of such an ar-
rangement—but successive years it is hoped will
enable him to-fill up the.deficiences.. A tribute

of gratitude is due from the Society to James

Dombrain, Esq. for his presentation of speci-
mens of the magnificent Crystals from the Giant’s
ueenthy and Staffa’s Cave.

In addition to the elegant specimens of Com.
parative Anatomy, prepared and presented by
F. Giraud, Esq. the Society is indebted to the
liberality of Captain Boteler, R.N. for amag-
nificent specimen of the Head of the ‘Hippopo-
tamus. |

To that part of the Museum entitled: INustra-
tions of the Customs and Manners of various
Nations, many very interesting additions have
been made, (the most valuable of which is a suit
of Mahratta,Chain Armour, presented by W:,
Delmar, Esq.) and the whole put inte complete
arrangement, . .

Although the number of presentations of Ags
tiquities has been small, yet there have been two
that deserve particular attention, namely, the
beautiful and highly curious glass Lachrymatory,
of Roman manufacture, presented by Mr. Isaac
Sladden ; and the Antiquities found at- Smeeth;
by Edward Hughes, Esq. ; the latter are pecu-
liar as shewing the minute ornaments that ‘the
higher order of Romans wore, and that were,
agreeably to the usages of the times, interred
with them.

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Some valuable additions to the Museum haye
been also received from the Rev. G: R. Leathes,
E. Thompson, Esq. and the Portsmouth Mu-
seum, in exchange for some of the Society’s
duplicate specimens.

It is gratifying to remark, that neither the
public nor the individual interest of those con-
cerned in the management of the Museum have
failed, as is most fully shewn by the number of
Visitors to the Establishment, as well as by the
continued efforts of the Curators in their several
departments; and as longas this happy union
exists, increased beneficial results, both to the
Society and the Public, must of necessity fol-
low. rector ae

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List of Donations to the Museum.

‘ ee
QUADRUPEDS. |

_Didelphis volans (Flying Opossum)-~Felis
Bengalensis (Tiger:Cat. )

‘Canis Vulpes (Fox) stuffed

Felis Catis (Common Cat)—Mus Decumanus
(Common Rat)—curiously preserved

Mustela vulgaris (Common. Weasel)

Talpa Asiatiea (Siberian Mole)—stuffed

Talpa Europea (Common Mole)

BIRDS.

Platalea Leucorodia (Spoonbill—Falco nisus
(Sparrow Hawk)—stuffed

Phasianus Impejanus (l1mpeyan Pheasant)
—Meleagris Satyra (Horned Turkey)

Phasianus colehicus (Pheasant)—white va-
tiety—two specimens, male and female

‘Anas marila (Scaup Duck)—female—Anas
ferina (Redheaded Wigeon)—female

Ardea Stellaris (Bittern)

Anas albifrons (Whitefronted Goose)—
stuffed

Scolopax rusticola (Woodcock)

Collection of preserved Birds skins from New
South Wales, &c. comprising specimens
of Psittacus hematotus (Redbreasted
Parrot)—Psittacus gloriosus (Splendid
Parrot)—Psittacus concinnus (Crimson-
fronied Parakeet)—Merops carunculatus
(New Holland Bee Eater)—Alcedo Sinyr-
nensis (Smyrna Kingsfisher)—Certhia
¥enusta (Leona Creeper) Muscicapa Para-
disi (Paradise Flycatcher)— Muscicapa
grisea (Grey-necked Flycatcher), &c.

Picus viridis (Green Woodpecker)

Emberiza citrinella (Yellow Bunting), stuffed

Mule bird, bred between the Pheasant and
the domestic Fowl—Falco peregrinus
(Peregrine Faleon)—young bird—Phasi-
anus colchicus (Pheasant)—pied variety
—stoffed

Motacilla regulus (Golden crested Wren)

Emberiza nivalis (Snow Bunting)—stuffed

Turdus torquatus (Ring Ouzel)

Falco fulvus (Ringtail Eagle)— stuffed

Eanius collurio (Red backed Shrike)—Mo-
tacilla alba (White Wagtail)

22 stuffed Foreign Birds, comprising speci-
mens of Psittacus ornatus (Orange-billed
Parrot)—Psittacus sulphureus (While
Cockatoo)—Psittacus Erythrocephalus
(Blossom-headed Parakeet)—Psittacus
Lory (Black-capped Lory)—Gracula reli-
giosa (Minor Grakle)—Turdus sinensis
(Chinese Thrush), Loxia Oryzivora (Java
Grosbeak Loxia Maja (White-headed
Grosbeak)—Loxia Astrild (Waxed-bill
Grosbeak}

Donors. i]

E. S. Curling, Esq.
Sir J. C. Hony wood, bart.

Mr. Moss
Mr. Nisbett
Major Neame
Mr. W. Brent

Edward Toker Esq.
B. Hodgson, Esq.
Hon. John Bligh

Mr. J. Wood
Mr. R. Amos

W. Collard, Esq.
J. Hyde, Esq.

E. S. Curling, Esq.
Mr. R. H. Smithe
Mr, F. Brent

Sir J.C. Hony wood, Bart.
Mr. M‘Kenna

Captain Gunnell

Mr. R. Freemau

Hon. Mrs. Lushington

Mr. Ald. H. Cooper

J. Furley, Jun. Esq.

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Diomeiea fuligirosa (Sooty Albatross) —Pro-
cellatia capensis (Pintado Petrel)—stuffed

Ardea Nove Hollandie (White-fronted
Heron)—stuffed

Psittacus Tabuensis (Tabuan Parrot)—and
another Foreign specimen

Tringa lobata (Grey Phalarope)

Tringa Ochropus (Green Sandpiper)

Tetrao Coturnix (Quail

Rallus Porzana (Spotted Gallinule)

REPTILES.

Lacerta Chamzleon (Chamelion)

Testudo Scorpioides, and Testudo Palustris

Testudo pusilla (Least Tortoise)—Lacerta
Chamzleon (Chamelion)

Rana Bufo(Common Toad) —stuffed

pone’ Melanocephalus, and Coluber versi-
color ;

FISHES.

Exocetus volitans (Flying Fish) —and Echi-
neis Remora (Sucking Fish)

Tetrodon Lagocephalus—Tetrodon Hispidus
—Exocetus volitans (Flying Fish)—Large
stuffed Shark—Small stuffed Shark

Cottus Scorpius (Father Lasher)—Diodon
Histrix

11 Foreign specimens of Diodon His-
trix—Ostracion quadricornis—Syngna-
thus Aeus—& Syngnathus Hippocampus

14 British specimens

Syngnathus Hippocampus

INSECTS.

Panorpa Coa (Scorpion Fly)

Hydrophilus piceus (Water Beetle)

Sphinx ligustri (Privet Moth)

100 British specimens

14 ditto T

Specimens of Larve of Bombyx Cossus
(Goat Motb)

4 beautiful specimens of Larve of Foe
reign Insects (Cape of Good Hope)

180 Foreigu specimens (China)

Sphinx ocellata (Eyed Hawk Moth) Phalena
pudibunda—(Tussock Moth)—Dytiscus
margipalis

Lucanus cervus (Stag Beetle) —Spl.inx ozel-
lata—and Papilio Cratagi

Sphinx populi (Poplar Hawk Moth)

3 specimens of Cossyphus Hoffman-
seggii (Portugal)

110 British specimens—and Gryllus gryl-
lotal pa (Mole Cricket)

1 British specimen

1 ditto

Cancer astacus (Craw Fish)

Ditto Ditto

Rt. Hon.S. R, Lushi:.gton
W. Gunnell, Esq.

. Master E. Sandys

Mr. J. Brent, Jun.
Mr. F. Collard
Mr. H. Leese

Mr. T. Kingsford

Mrs. Boteler, Sen.
E_ S. Curling, Esq.

Major Neame
Mr. W. Brent

Colonel James

Mr. Wilkinson

E. 8. Curling, Esq.
Major Neame

W. H. Walker, Esq.
Mr. W. Brent
Mr. Thomas Lott

Mr. E. F. S. Reader
Mr. R. Lee

W. Collard, Esq.

R. Tomson, Jun. Esq.
Mr. Dix, Jun.

Mr. T. Paine’

Major Neame_ .
W. H. Walker, Esq.

Messrs. J.and W. Masters

Mr. W. Masters
Mr. G. Wood

H. Boys, Esq.

Mr. G. Newport
Mr. Ald. H. Cooper
Mr. J, Weeks

8. Kingsford, Esq.
Mr. W. H, Furley

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2 specimens of
Fish)

Foreign Asterias (Star

10 specimens of Foreign Crustacez, and ¢

SHELLS

4 Foreign Shells, and Upper Shell of Can-
cer aranea ’

Pair of Shells (Pinna nigra)

4 Pairs of Shells (Mytilus anatinus)

1 Foreign Shell(Chiton niger)—Various Bri+
tish Shells, and 25 Specimens of French
Shells

30 British Shells

1 Foreign Shell (Helix otis).

1 Ditto, (Pinna rudis)

50 Specimens from the Cape of Good Hope

4 Large Foreign Shells, ‘and a Box of Small
Shells

Various Specimens of British Shelis

Pair of perfect Shells of the Pholas dactylus

Voluta fiaviola, and another Foreign spe-
cimen :

Strombus: chiagra,.
Shells

1 Foreign Shell (Strombus Gallus)

4 specimens of Nautilus spirula, and Tel-
lina radiata

ZOOPHYTES

? Specimens of beautiful Madrepores from
the Straits of Malacca’. ,
Specimen of Madrepora’pileus
‘Specimen of Brainstone (Madrepora cere-
brum)
Large specimen of Madrepore
‘COMPARATIVE ANATOMY

Several teeth lofithe Sperm Whale

Head of the. Hippopotamus or river Horse
(Hippopotamus amphibius) and large tusk
of Ditto ;

Pair of wings of the Flying Fish

Injected specimen of the Common Frog

Pair of Buffalo’s Horns)’

Portioniof the Head of the

2 Pairs of Shark’s Jaws

Head of the Wild Boar from Ceylon. Head
of the Porpoise (Delphinus Phoccena) and
Vertebre of the Shark -) 6 xy

Portions. of Sepia of Cuttle Fish

Vertebre and Jaws of:tlie Shark

VEGETABLES

Specimen of Native Cotton :

Specimens of Tea from China

Specimen of the double-fruited Cocoa Nut
(Lodoicea, sechellaruam) Specimen of Fo-
reign Bark with singular coneshaped
prickles, and 1 Cashew Nut

and 3 other Foreign

Albatross

hard

W.H. Walker, Esq.

Mr, Moss
Mrs. Small
Mr, Nettle

Rev. G.R Leathes
Mrs. Cornish

Mr. C. Weekes
Mr. G. Newport
Major Neame

Mr. E. C. Tryon
Mr. Andrews
Mr. Robinson

Mrs, W. Masters

E.'S. Curling, Esq.”

Mr. W. H. Weekes ~~
Mir. Thomas Weekes

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1. Furley, jun. Esq
E. 8. Curling, Esq

Mrs. Cadman
Mr. Fedarb, jun

Mrs. Small

Capt. Boteler, R. N
Mr. G. Wood

W. Healds, Esq
Mr. TF; Coleman

Mr. Rouse, jun
Lieut..Col. Wigston

E. 8. Curling, Esq
Mr. Fedarb
I. Furley, jun, Esq

8. Kingsford, Esq.
Rev..G. R, Leathes

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W. Healds, Esq

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FOSSILS E feteyyD ee 1
2 Fossil Shells : Mr Nettle
Various Specimens of Fossils H. Wrighte, Esq
30 Specimens.of Alluvial Shells, 2 Speci-
mens of Fossil Wood with Pyrites, and
Mass of. Fossil Vermes Mr. Hills
Very large Fossil Oyster Mr. Thomas Cooper
Part of the Jaw of Fossil Ichthiosaurus, and :
portion of Pelvis of Ditto, foundatSturry _
Kent, and various specimens of Chalk and
Galt Fossils ‘ Mr. W. Masters

Collection of Fossils from thé French Coast

(Boulogne) .- Brian Hodgson, Esq
3 Fossil Shells, and 1. Echinus W. Healds, Esq
Specimen of Fossil Wood Rey. D. Brammall
2 Specimens of Fossils Mr. C. Philpot

Large Specimen of Ammonite from Chalk

Ralph Royle, Esq
2 Specimens of Fossil Wood, and «Large

mass of Fossil Shells Mr. J, Homersham, jun.
100 Specimens of Green Sand, Galt, and ;
Chalk Fossils Sir J. M, Tylden

Various Specimens of? Ammonites from
Whitby, 4 polished specimens of Fossil ;
Wood, and 20 polished specimens. of, Am- ives
™monites and Madrepores .- » I, B. Gunnell,. Esq

36 Specimens of Chalk Fossils, and various
Specinens of Green Sand and Crall ;

Fossils Rev. R. Price
Large Fossil Pecten from the.Oolite Mr. Thomas Friend
Fossil Bone from above the Chalk, Margate. | Dr; Jarvis
38 Fossils, and 2 Specimens.of Fossil Wood . Mr. E. C. Tryon
8'Specimens of undescribed Fossil Sponges,

33 specimens of Fossil Sponges, Shells,( Mr.. Dadd, Curator of

: ;

&c., 1 Vermicularia, 6 spines of Echini, » Chathanr Mureym
and specimen of Wood in Chalk as
Specimen of Fossil Wood Mr. w. Philpot j jun,
1 Fossil Nautilus, and 3 Cstree Mr. W. Benstead

2 Specimens of Fossil Sponge, | Fossil Fruit - Mr. Thomas Weekes
1 Specimen of Phytolithus, 1 Ammo-. . lo thors

nite : Jas, Dombrain, Esq.
Large fossil Tortoise embedded in Cement

Stone, 3 fragments of Bones of the Mam-

moth, 8 Chalk Fossils, various specimens

of Alcyonites, and sponges in Flint, and EE

numerous Keatish Fossils Wm. Bland jun. Esq.
400 Specimens of Fossil Shells hoon Grigs » estoD ,

non, Aix la Chapellé and St, Vie, and

various specimens of the Craig Fossils Rev. G. R, Leathes

: MINERALS.
2 Polished specimens J. J. Peirce, Esq.
Specimen.of Zine, and various others Mr. Ald, Ry Frend
Collection of the Granites of the Isle of
Guernsey H. P. Hutchinson, Esq.
Specimen of Pyrites in Flint, and 2 other
Minerals Mr. J, Homersham, jun.

Polished POET of Stalactite from Gibral-
tan Mr. Ald. Snoulten

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Various specimens of Welsh Crystals and
Irish Quartz

Collection of Geological specimens from the
French Coast (Boulogne)

5 Specimens

Specimen of Brecchia of Pebbles from
Folkestone

28 Specimens

2 Ditto

3 Ditto of Labrador Feldspar

Various specimens of Quartz in Sandstone

Basaltic Column from the Giant’s Causeway,
(Ireland) Ditto from Staffa’s Cave, (He-
brides) and 14 specimens of Minerals

20 Geological Specimens

ANTIQUITIES.

3 Roman Spear Heads, part of a Roman knife,
Umbo of a Roman Shield and 2 portions
of ditto, dug up at Eythorne, Kent

Fine Roman Glass Lachrymatory, 1 Roman
Earthen Vessel, 2 Roman Spear Heads, 1
Head of a Battle Axe (Reculver)

1 Roman Spear Head

Antique Ring dug up on Barham Downs

Collection of Roman Antiquities found at
Smeeth, Kent, comprising Spear Head,

portions of Sword and Dirk, Copper Culi--

nary Utensil, specimen of Pottery, Crys-
tal Boss or Bulla, with portions of the
Silver chain with which it was suspended,
Ring of twisted Silver wire, Copper
Brooch, Button or Fibula for the attire, 4
ornamented Clasps or Fibule for cone
fining the Toga, colored earthen Bead,
and portions of Buckles and Ornaments
belonging to the Girdle

COINS, &c.

Silver Groat of Edward 3d.

1 Roman Copper Coin

2 Roman Copper and 6 English Silver Coins,
1 Copper Medal

6 Coins

Gold Rial of Edward 4th, 2 Gold Crowns of
Charles Ist, 3 English Silver Coins, 3
Foreign Silver Coins, 3 Abbey Tokens

Several Roman Coins

1 Roman Copper Coin

1 English Silver Coin

1 Ditto

1 Ditto

3 Ditto and 1 Roman Copper

Various English Coins

1 Roman Copper Coin

1 Ditto and 1 English Silver

1.Coin :

1 Silver and 8 Copper Portuguese Coins

5 English Silver Coins

Capt. Barker (39th)

B. Hodgson, Esq.
W. Healds, Esq.

Rev. D. Brammall
Mr. E. C. Tryon
Mr. W. Benstead
Mr. Thornton

H. Wrighte, Esq

Jas. Dombrain, Esq.
Mr, W. Masters ”

Mr. W. H. Weekes

Mr. Isaac Sladden n
Mr. Thomas Ridout
Mrs. Allen

Edw. Hughes, Esq.

Mr. Richard Lee
Mr. Robert Sankey

J.J, Peirce, Esq,
Mr. Nettle

Mr. R. Harman
Messrs. J. & W. Masters
Mr. J. Weeks.

Mr. Bundock

Mr. George Buckley
Mr. C. Sharp

Mr. W. Masters

Mr. W. Brent

Mr. G. D. Keen

Mr. C. Weekes

Dr. Jarvis '
Mr. Ald. Suoulten
Mr. T. T. De Lasaux

_ & Ditto, and Napoleon Medal Mr. John Pout
7 English and 2 Roman Coins Mr. Browning
1 English Silver Coin ; H. Wrighte, Esq.
ILLUSTRATIONS )
Of the Manners aud Customs of different
Nations.
Hammock from Panama, South America Capt. L. Miller

Curious Straw Basket Mrs, R. Curling
French Pipe and Case and Curious Pistol Mr. John Pout
Specimen of Bark Cloth from South) Seas,

Pair of Turkish Shoes, Dagger of South

American Indian, North American In-

dian’s Pipe formed of Porphyry, Iron

Cuirass from the Field of Waterloo. Epau-

lettes and other Swedish military accou-

trements from Ditto, Model of a Canoe

with outrigging &c. from Columbo, Cey- .

lon E. 8. Curling, Esq.
Ornamental Dress of Caffrarian Chief, Hat

made of Porcupines quills, “3 Carved.

Wooder Spoons, 6 Javelins, 1 Battle Axe,

1 Shield, Various Beads, Bracelets, Arm-

lets, Necklace and ornaments of the per-.

son, from Caffraria |. .Major Neame

Indian Quiver Lieut. Col. Wigston
Chinese Cap and Cloak John Furley, jun. Esq
Suit of Mahratta Chain Armour W. Delmar, Esq
Apron worn by Gachouw King one of the ‘Ns

aative Tribes in the interior of Africa Mr. A. Stirling

’ MISCELLANEOUS ;

Egg of the Emu (Struthio Nove Hollandice Rt. Hon.. Earl Darnley
2 Eggs of Ditto E.S. Curling, Esq -

Nest of Common Wasp (Vespa Hes Messrs, I., & W. Masters
Human Skull found with Roman Antiqui-

ties at Bridge Hill Mr. Tyson
Egg of Tringa vanellus (Lapwing) Mr. I. Wood’
60 Birds Eggs and 5 Nests Mr. T. Cooper, jun

Pupa Case of Phalena vinula Mr. Andrews .
Various Pupa Cases, Larve, and Eggs of :
British Insects, Mud Nest of Apis pilipes,
1 Bird’s nestand 3 Eggs Mr. G. Newport
4 Quail’s Eggs Mr. H, Leese

WILLIAM MASTERS, Curator,
JOHN FRIEND, Secretary. -

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Trustees of the Building.

Mr, Alderman R. Frend T. L. Burch, Esq.
Mr, Alderman J. Cooper Mr. W. Philpot
Mr, Alderman J. S. Browne Mr. G. Ash

Mr. Alderman M. Cowtan Mr. J. T. Linford
Mr. Alderman W. Homersham Mr. W. Beer
Mr, Alderman W, Jones Mr. G. Wood
Mr. Alderman G, Frend “| Mr. W. Masters
Mr, Alderman H. Cooper Mr. H. K. Nisbett
Mr. Alderman O. Snoulten Mr. T. Wilkinson
J. J. Peirce, Esq.

Committee.
Mr. Alderman Snoulten Mr. W. Masters
Dr. W. H. Carter Mr, T. Read
T. L. Burch, Esq. Mr. C, Weekes
Mr. W. Brent Mr. J. Pout
Mr. J. T. Linford Mr. J. Friend
Mr, T. Hart Mr. S. Phillips .

Officers of the Institution.

Secretary—Mr. T. Wilkinson -?
Treasurer—Mr, C. Weekes

Librarian—Mr. J. Pout

Guardian of the Apparatus—Mr. S. Phillips
Collector of Subscriptions—Mr. T. Davey

Officers of the Museum.

Directors.
H. W. Carter, Esq. M.D. F.R.S.E. R. Frend, Esq. Alderman
' R. Chisholm, Esq. M.D. O. Snoulten, Esq. Alderman
W. H. Baldock, Esq. M.A. G. C. Oxenden, Esq.
Curator—Mr. W. Masters, F. H. S.
' Sub-Curators,
Mr, W. H. Weekes Mr. W. Brent

Mr. F. Giraud Mr. J. Brent, Jun,
Mr. E. F. S, Reader Mr. G. Newport
Mr, J. Friend

Secretary—Mr. John Friend
Treasurer—Mr. Capon Weekes
Exhibitor—Mr. Thomas Davey

—-CEESEEO-— |
Committee appointed Sor the year ensuing.

Mr. Alderman Snoulten Mr. John Brent, Jun,

Mr. Alderman Henry Cooper And the following Members, by
John Brent, Esq. virtue of their Offices:—
Mr, Thomas Hart, Sheriff Mr. William Masters

Mr. Thomas Read

Mr. John Thomas Linford
Mr. William Brent

Mr. John Weeks

Mr, Henry King Nisbett

Mr. Capon Weekes
Mr. Solomon Phillips
Mr. John Pout

Mr. John Friend

Mr, Thomas Wilkinson

ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

Canterbury

PHIIBOSOPEMCAL AND LIMNARBARY

INSTITUTION,

Presented at the

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING,

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22nd SEPTEMBER, 1829.

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PATRONS,

The Right Worshipful the MAYOR of CANTERBURY,
(for the time being).

The Right Honourable the EARL of DARNLEY.

The Right Honourable the EARL of GUILFORD.

The Right Honourable LORD SONDES.

The Right Honourable LORD CLIFTON, M.P.

Sir EDWARD KNATCHBULL, Bart. M.P.

The Right Honourable S, R. LUSHINGTON, M.P,

WILLIAM PHILIP HONYWOOD, Esq. M.P.

JOSEPH ROYLE, Esq.

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REPORT
OF THE COMMITTEE.
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The Committee beg to lay before the Society a sum-
mary of the Lectures which have bee delivered since the
last Annual General Meeting—an account of the Trea-
surer’s receipts and disbursements—and of the presentations
to the Library.

The Committee feel much pleasure in stating that the
Lectures have, during the past year, been attended by a
greater number of Members and Visitors than during any
preceding year. The approval of the exertions of the
Lecturers may be inferred from that circumstance ; and
the Committee can but offer, in the name of the Society,
their acknowledgments to them for their exertions in pro-
moting the objects which the Society has in view.

Tn regard to the suspension of the Lectures during the
last three months—a circumstance which has not before
occurred—the Committee consider it their duty to the
Members, and to the public generally, to state, that they
were induced to make that arrangement partly at the re-
quest of several Lecturers for a short remission of their
labours, and partly from the Lecture-room, during the
summer months, not having been constantly and regularly
attended. ‘The recess, it is hoped, will not be in any way
detrimental to the Institution. The Lectures announced
for the ensuing quarter evince the devotedness of the
Lecturers, and will ensure for that period a regular series
of subjects, both scientific and literary.

The state of the year’s receipts and payments will ap-
pear by the abstract of the Treasurer’s accounts. ‘The

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Committee regret to say that the receipts have been barely
sufficient to pay the annuity—the interest of the bond debt—
and the current expences, which have been considerably
reduced. Many bills are outstanding, which it is desirable
should be discharged.

Several valuable additions have been made to the Li-
brary, as will appear by the Librarian’s report. Amongst
these, the Committee can but call particular attention to
a work by one of the Honorary Members of the Insti-
tution, Gideon Mantell, esq. F. R.S., illustrative of the
Geology of Sussex, with figures and descriptions of the
fossils of Tilgate Forest, which is particularly valuable to
the Society, by its judiciously improved nomenclature of
the Secondary Class, and which has placed its author
high in the scale of scientific knowledge in his own
country, as well as on the Continent.—Also to a work on
the Celtic Druids, presented by Godfrey Higgins, esq.,
F.S.A., the author; being a most erudite and valuable
production, full of interesting historical, and philological
facts and inquiries.—Also to a Memoir of the Universal
Portable Eudiometer, dedicated by its author, Wm. Henry
Weekes, esq., a most active and zealous Member, to the
Members of the Institution ; containing a description of
that instrument, which has been found eminently advan-
tageous in the department of Pneumatic Chemistry. This
philosophical apparatus is the invention of Mr. Weekes,
and within the walls of this Lecture-room it was first
submitted to public opinion.—And also to a scarce work
presented by Sir Egerton Brydges, bart., being Mémoires
pour la vie de Frangois Pétrarque—A few volumes have
been added by purchase, at a reasonable price ; but the
limited means of the Committee have prevented the im-
provement in this department which it would be most
advantageous to accomplish,

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The engraving of the Royal Harbour of. Ramsgate has,
through the liberality of its author and publisher, Mr.
Louis, Lewis, been kindly presented, and forms a desi-
rable acquisition to the present collection.

The Committee have, during the past year, made some
improvements in the Lecture-room, which may now vie
in appearance and convenience with any public room in
the City.

The Committee beg to refer to the report of the Di-
rectors and Curators with regard to the Museum.

The accession of Sir Henry Oxenden, bart., and se-
veral other gentlemen, to the list of Members, proves that
the Institution is gaining in public estimation.

The Committee consider it a pleasing duty to call par-
ticular attention to the valuable donation by Edward
Spencer Curling, esq., of Deal, of the window of rich,
curious, and highly ornamental stained glass, in the Mu-
seum. As an acknowledgment of their sense of the value
of this, and the various other contributions of that gen-
tleman—of the active desire which he uniformly manifests
to render service to the Institution, and of the friendly
interest which he has taken in its welfare and prosperity,
the Committee considered it due, to pay him the highest
compliment in their power—that of electing him an
Honorary Member.

The Committee have also done themselves the pleasure
of conferring the same compliment on Godfrey Higgins,
esq. I°'.S.A. the author and presentor of the valuable work
before alluded to, on the Celtic Druids.

The Committee have also done themselves the pleasure
of paying the same compliment to a young and rising artist
of considerable talent, Mr. Henry Weekes, who some-
time since presented the Classical Figure which now
adorns the Museum, aud who has also recently presented

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the Society with another of his works—a Bust of one of
the valuable patrons of the Institution, the Right Honour-
able the Earl of Darnley.

The Committee are happy in having it in their power
to state, that a sufficient sum has been raised, by sub-
scription, to repair that splendid relic of antiquity, the
gate of Saint Augustine’s Monastery. The preparations
for the work are in a state of forwardness. They call
attention to this circumstance, from the idea of preser-
ving this valuable monument of other days from de-
struction, having originated at the last Anniversary of the
Society, and as affording a preof that the Institution may
be beneficial in regard to matters not immediately within
its province, and which individual exertion might be ina-
dequate to accomplish.

The Committee in surrendering the powers delegated
to them into the hands of the Members, do so in the hope
that the exertions of the past year will meet with their
approval.

In conclusion, they can but express: their full convie-
tion, which is grounded on past experience, that if the
Institution be conducted with the same attention to the
objects of its formation that it has hitherto been, it will
long continue a valuable and creditable Institution to the
City and County ;—that while the fundamental rules for
the exclusion of religious and political controversy be ri-
gidly adhered to, the Members will for many years enjoy
that harmony and reciprocal good feeling, which must
flow from an institution alone devoted to the acquirement
and communication of useful knowledge ;—and that its
influence will extend to many, and incite them to the
cultivation of intellectual pursuits, the great medium and’
sure basis of mental and moral improvement, civilization
and happiness.

SUMMARY

OF THE

LEO UES)

Delivered since the last Annual General Meeting.

1828—October 7.—Mr. T. B. Bunbury delivered a Lec-
ture on Animal Physiology, in which he considered the
formation and peculiarities of bones; the heart and circulating
system; muscular system; brain; &c. accompanied with
appropriate illustrations.

October 21.—Mr. W. H. Weekes delivered a Lecture
on Carbonic Oxide, Explosions in Mines, Dayy’s Safety
Lamp, &e.

In this lecture, designed as a continuation of the combi-
nations of carbon, Mr. W. first directed the attention of his
audience to that peculiar form of gaseous matter denominated
Carbonic Oxide, from the circumstance of its being found to
consist of carbon and oxygen, in different proportions from
those which he formerly shewed to constitute Carbonic Acid
Gas. Its specific gravity, combustibility, and various pro-

rties were shewn by numerous experiments, after which
Nr. W. introduced a series of peavecat illustrations relative
to the explosive admixture of carburetted hydrogen and
atmospheric air, so fatally destructive to miners, and recog-
nised by them under the appellation of fire-damp. The
investigation of this division of the lecturer’s subject very
naturally led to the introduction of the grand discovery of
our illustrious English chemist, Sir H. Davy, namely, the
Sarety Lamp, a large working model of which Mr. W.
introduced repeatedly into a spacious glass receiver, placed
on the middle of the lecture table, and containing nearly
two cubic feet of the explosive gas, fire-damp, with entire
security, the wire gun cylinder of the instrument during
the experiment inclosing a beautiful lambent flame, while
the atmosphere of gas by which the lamp was surrounded
remained tranquil and unexploded beneath the hand of the
operator, who immediately afterwards demonstrated to the

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audience that the slightest access of unguarded flame, or the
contact of a mere spark, would have been attended with the
most fatal consequences, besides shivering the whole appa-
ratus to atoms. These experiments were followed by a
variety of others, demonstrative of the original principles
upon which this most important instrument was constructed
by its great inventor, whose successful exertions on this sub-
ject Mr. W. characterized as one of the most brilliant exam-
ples of legitimate inductive reasoning presented in the annals
of science! The lecture concluded with the introduction of
a new form of compound gas, obtained from the decompo-
sition of Caoutchouc, or elastic gum, remarkable for the
beauty and brilliancy of its combustion, and as being pre-
cisely, volume for volume, of the same specific gravity as
atmospheric air.

October 28.—Mr. W. Brent delivered a Lecture on
Aisthetics, which he defined as comprehending all those
finer sensibilities that appertain to the human mind, and
which, assisted by memory and imagination, give that zest
to life which would scarcely be worth courting if deprived of
their influence. Amongst the sensations which the Lecturer
exemplified were those which most frequently attached them-
selves to the mind of man, and his definitions, descriptions,
conclusions, and illustrations, possessed both reality and
interest.

November 4.—Mr. John Brent, jun. delivered a second
Lecture on the Supernatural in Fiction. He entered into
the description of the supernatural, in the Mythology of the
Oriental, the Classical, the Scandinavian, and the Celtic
nations. The supernatural creations of the East, founded
on that luxuriance of imagination equally manifest in her
poetry, literature, and religion, with many of the charac-
teristic legends and superstitions of Arabia, Persia, and
Hindostan, were then treated of. He then reviewed the
mythology of classical history, and in passing to the sub-
ject gave an animated apostrophe to the departed splen-
dour of Greece and Rome, remarking that the latter was
not so famous for the supernatural creations of the mind
as the former, and though the Romans possessed purity
of language and chasteness of design, they were yet de-
ficient in the splendid creations to be found in Homer,
Pindar, schylus, &c, The mind and genius of the Greeks
were then contrasted with those of their ancestors, the Egyp-
tians. Scandinavian and Celtic Mythology were next treated
of, and shewn to be of oriental and classical origin, but
varied through the different customs of each individual

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people. The different forms, or varied personifications, were
described, under which the supernatural in this department
was represented.

November 11.—Mr. Phillips delivered a Lecture in con-
tinuation of a series on Astronomy, He pointed out the
advantages of the Science, compared the different appear-
ances the Heavens would present if viewed from the Earth,
or the Sun; gave a brief description of the constellations,
the galaxy or milky way; explained the difference between
real and apparent motion, and the causes of visual error ; the
three principal properties of the sun—light, heat, and at-
traction, their different operations on bodies more or less
remote ; the centre of gravity in the sun, the spherical form
of the earth, the elliptic form of her orbit, the difference
between solar and sideral time, and concluded with a brief
description of the solar system.

November 18.—Mr. Martin delivered a Lecture on the
formation of Opinions, in which he endeavoured to shew
that the mind is greatly influenced by external circumstances,
and that the reception of every opinion depends solely on the
nature of the supposed evidence by which it is supported :
and the Lecturer thence inferred the involuntary nature of
all belief, and demonstrated the fact by many striking illus-
trations,

November 25.—Mr. W. Brent delivered a Lecture on
Amphibia, the third class of the Linnzan arrangement, and
after noticing its two orders, Reptilia and Serpentes, and
their distinguishing characteristics, proceeded to the ex-
amination of the first three genera of the first order, Testudo,
Rana, and Draco,—and illustrated his subjects with speci-
mens from the glass cases of the Socicty’s Museum.

December 2.—Mr. Read commenced a course of Lecture
illustrative of the Turkish Empire, its history, manners,
laws, religion, and dependent states, The origin of the
nation, its early history, conyersion to Mohamedism and
settlement in Europe were respectively treated of. He next
mentioned the discord amongst the Christian Princes and
their disastrous crusades ; the establishment of the Turkish
Empire; and foundation of the order of Janissaries, He
noticed the attempt made in the last Century to introduce
the Art of Printing. The head of manners and customs was
arranged in the order of events in human life; and Mr. R,.
mentioned many particulars relative to their domestic eco-
nomy, and commented on the evils resulting from Polygamy,
concluding with observations on their sepulchral rites and
ceremonies,

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December 9—Mr. W. Masters delivered a Lecture on
Vegetable Physiology. This lecture was principally devoted
to the consideration of the developement and increase of
seeds, and the conditions necessary for such results were
stated to be ;—first, a perfect arrangement of the parts of
the seed itself; second, the placing of the seed in a proper
condition, externally for germination. In the latter division
the exclusion of light was mentioned to be almost an in-
dispensible requisite, for seeds subject to its action could
never vegetate although surrounded by other circumstances
perfectly favourable, added to which a sufficient temperature
of heat is necessary, as no seeds have ever been found to
vegetate at a temperature below the freezing point. A most
important point was also stated—that of the access of moisture
to a certain degree, and lastly the free admission of atmos-
pheric air, as no germ could be evolved neither in vacuo, nor
in an artificial atmosphere of any of the gases, (except
oxygen,) ina pure state, but with oxygen in combination
with many others, growthis effected, and with oxymuriatic
gas, vitality appears even to be accelerated. |The chemical
changes of seeds during germination were next adverted to,
and also the various periods of time at which different kinds
retain their power of vegetation.

December 16.—M+r. Masters delivered his second Lecture
on Vegetable Physiology. This was illustrative of the
developement of the young plant from the seed, and expla-
natory of its progress through its various stages of growth,
maturity, and decay.” The formation of the Epidermis,
Liber, and Alburnum or Wood, were described, and many
specimens of each exhibited in illustration. The beauty
and variety of the grain in Wood was stated to arise from the
concentric and divergent texture of the several layers. The
evolyement of Buds, and the production of the branches from
them was considered, and the Lecture concluded with some
extended remarks on grafting by which the most esteemed
kinds of plants were perpetuated and increased,

December 23.—Mr. T. Baskerville, jun, delivered a
Lecture in which he treated on and explained the nature
and properties of matter—its impenetrability, divisibility,
mobility, &c. according to the Newtonian Theory.

December 30.—Mr. W. Philpot, jun. delivered his
second Lecture on Gymnastics ;-in which he recapitulated
the heads of his former lecture, and called the attention of
his audience to the valuable results produced by exercise ;
and strengthened his arguments by giving the opinions of
many eminent Physicians, The Lecturer then adyerted to

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the declination of Gymnastics; and observed that had they
been properly pursued and practised with due regard to the
system, they would in all probability have been held in as
high esteem in England as they are on the Continent at the
present day.

1829—January 6 and 7.—Mr. Giles delivered Lectures
on Astronomy. He commenced his first lecture with a
definition of the science, its early history, and relative use-
fulness. He then treated of the doctrines of attraction and
forces, shewing how the orbitical motions of the planets were
produced, and accounting for their elliptical form. He
proved by a variety of considerations the earth’s annual and
diurnal motions, its figure, and how computed by Sir Isaae
Newton by the oscillations of pendulums, &c. In the lunar
illustrations—the moon’s phases, revolutions, the heights of
her mountains, with the method of finding them by the
micrometer and trigonometrical calculation; and the diffe-
rence between a periodical and synodical month were ex-

lained. The sun—his spots, magnitude, distance, and the
method of finding it by his herizontal parallax, were next
dwelt on. The inferior and superior planets, their magnitude,
distance, and peculiarities, and the method of finding the
longitude by Jupiter’s satellites were considered; and the
orbits, motions in consequentia and antecedentia, the pe-
rihelion and aphelion, distances, &c. of comets, formed the
concluding subject of the first lecture.

Tn his second Lecture Mr. G. explained heliocentric and
geocentric longitudes; defined direct, stationary, and retro-
grade motions, and the conjunetion and opposition of the
planets; explained the harvest moon; took comparative
views of the sun, earth, and moon, introductory to a con-
sideration of eclipses; shewed how eclipses of the sun and
moon were produced ; the phenomenon of an annular eclipse,
the duration of eclipses, and the method of finding their
occurrence, Explained the moon’s nodes, &c.; the seasons,
and on what their variations depend; the zodiacal signs;
the method of calculating longitude at sea by lunar obser-
vations; and a diagram of the Chinese zodiac. He con-
sidered the theory of the tides under various theorems, and
explained the apparent anomalies in the Newtonian theory.
He treated hy various systems of philosophers from the
time of Pythagoras. The galaxy, nebule, and theory of the
- fixed stars were next illustrated, and a calculation mentioned
of the time that light and sound would be in travelling from
Sirius to the earth,

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January 13.—Mr. T. S. Dowton delivered a Lecture on
Phrenology. He commenced with a retrospective view of
the metaphysical doctrines respecting the nature and pro-

erties of the human mind which have existed from the Le
of Aristotle down to_our own times, and endeavoured to
shew the superiority of the phrenological system, which, by
taking the cerebral developement into consideration, seems
most calculated to pave the way for a rational and permanent
philosophy. He divided the subject into-three parts, in
conformity with the phrenological classification of the mental
attributes, animal propensities, moral sentiments, and intel-
lectual faculties; and gave in this lecture an analysis of the
first class, viz.:—-The Animal Propensities.

January 20.—Mr. Dowton delivered a second Lecture on
Phrenology: the second Class of Faculties—the moral
sentiments, formed the subject, which Mr. D. observed dif-
fered from the propensities, inasmuch as they were always
accompanied by an emotion or feeling of a particular kind,
and hence were named sentiments by Dr. Spurzheim. The
cultivation of this class of faculties by education and
example was observed by the lecturer to be of the utmost
importance, as they exert a benign influence over the lower
propensities, soften and control their energies, and form, in
fact, the very basis of the moral conduct.

January 27.—Mr. Wilkinson delivered a Lecture on the
History of England, being the sixth of a series. The fifth
lecture treated on the constitution, government, and laws,
and the state of learning, from the Norman Conquest to
the reign of Henry the Third; and this was devoted to
the consideration of the state of the arts, commerce,
manners, and customs during the same period. Mr. W.
commenced by shewing the improvement in the state of the
arts; particularly noticing those of agriculture, architecture,
poetry, and music. He then adverted to the state of com-
merce, its comparative annihilation by the departure of the
Romans, its languid state in the time of the Heptarchy, its gra-
dual revival after the establishment of the English Monarchy,
and gave some controversial remarks as to the effects of the
Norman Conquest on internal and foreign commerce. He
next entered on the manners and customs of this period—
the most useful and entertaining, yet the most neglected and
worst executed part of history ; shewing the difficulty of
forming clear conceptions of national characters and man-
ners, and that imperfection must be the consequence. The
manners and customs of the Anglo Saxons having been

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before treated of, the observations were confined to those
of the Normans, which became predominant, with collateral
remarks on those of the inhabitants of Wales and Scotland.
He traced, in a brief manner, the settlement of the Nor-
mans in the province of Neustria, their subsequent civili-
zation, and invasion of England. He then noticed their
contempt of the English, their endeavours to establish the
French language on the ruins of the Anglo-Saxon, the in-
troduction of the institution of chivalry, its principles, and
its beneficial effects on the age in which it flourished ; the
introduction of family surnames and courts of arms, the
superior magnificence of the Normans, the curfew bell, and
its prevalence in different countries of Europe, as well
as in England, its introduction not being intended as a
mark of servitude. He then dwelt on the personal cha-
racter of the Normans, producing some curious and amusing
evidences in support of the delineations given of them. He
next made observations on the languages of this period, as
well those spoken by the descendents of the Ancient Britons
and Caledonians, as on the Anglo-Saxon, and Norman-
French; noticing the gradual and almost imperceptible
changes in the Anglo-Saxon, and its general prevalence.
He next made some observations on the domestic economy
of the people of England in this period, their diversions,
particularly the tournaments, hunting, hawking, and gaming,
and concluded with a review of the subjects treated of in
this and the preceding lecture.

February 3.—Mr. W. H. Weekes delivered a Lecture
onthe further combinations of Carben in the solid and gaseous
forms. In commencing this lecture—the concluding one of
a series of five, on carbon and its combinations—Mr. W.
remarked, that the devotion of so much time to a single
subject of chemical investigation, had probably appeared to
many as almost unwarrantable, but that so manifold and im-
portant were the unions of this abundant and interesting
material of nature, that time alone regarded, he had not
rendered justice to the subject, even to the amount of one
half of its claims upon the society’s attention. The following
presents an outline of Mr. W.’s lecture, conclusive of the
above named series:—Various sources of carbon recapi-
tulated.—Yielded in the gaseous form from the surface of
the human body, with an illustration of the mode of col-
lecting this exhalation, and experiments therewith.—Fur-
nished during the respiration of animals.—One of its unions
with oxygen demonstrated to possess acid properties.—
Water decomposed by red hot charcoal.—Theory of the

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experiment.—Decomposition and re-composition of carbo-
nate of lime, with an experiment illustrative of the various
and incessant changes undergoing by the modifications of
matter.—The existence of carbon in the gaseous form de-
monstrated by its palpable reduction to the solid state within
a glass tube, by the action of phosphorus.—On a species of
carburetted hydrogen obtained from stagnant waters.—Its
properties, &c. exhibited.—Olefiant gas.—Mode of pro-
curing.—Its general properties.—Large proportion of car-
bon it holds in combination shewn by experiment.—Its
explosions, when united with oxygen gas, from contact of
flame and the electric spark.—Its union with chlorine, and
the consequent formation of chloric «ether.—Union of ear-
buretted hydrogen with chlorine by a succession of electric
discharges.—I gnition of charcoal, in a pulverised state, by
chlorine gas.—Luminous shower exhibited by its descent.—
Similar experiments with powdered antimony and plumbago.
—Examination of the malachite, green carbonate of copper,
(a beautiful specimen from the society’s museum).—Its re-
duction to the metallic state.—Perfect fusion of plumbago, or
graphite, by the agency of the mixed gases, the combustion
of which was on this occasion effected by a self-acting
safety apparatus, capable of continuing an uninterrupted
igneous jet during three quarters of an hour. By this ex-
periment a number of perfect and beautiful globules were
obtained from the assay, presenting various shades of colour,
and of a hardness enabling the operator to cut glass with
facility ; thus exhibiting another striking proof of the simi-
larity existing between the diamond, plumbago, and char-
coal. Mr. W. concluded this series of lectures by an
exhibition of the intense light yielded by carbonate of lime,
when acted upon by a jet of burning gas from the apparatus
mentioned in the last experiment. The lecture-room in an
instant became illuminated by the most vivid description of
light imaginable ; and the lecturer, in speaking of its im-
portant application to the purpose of geodesical surveys,
demonstrated that the light thus produced had been dis-
tinetly seen at a distance little short of one hundred miles.

February 10.—Mr. Martin delivered an introductory
Lecture on the science of Ethics, in which were explained
the objects which this branch of knowledge comprehends,
and concluded by enforcing the study of it, on the ground
of its being interwoven with the dignity and peace of ra-
tional beings.

February 17.—Mr. Read delivered a Lecture on Archi-
tecture, the one on comparative anatomy, announced fer

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this evening, having been unavoidably postponed. Mr.
Read, on request, repeated a portion of a former lecture
on the construction and architecture of Bridges, which had
been delivered under unfavourable circumstances of wea-
ther ; and to this he added a dissertation on Roofs, shewing
the great superiority of the modern builder in the manner of
constructing that very important part of architecture. A
large diagram explained clearly the nature of this supe-
riority. Much information on the general principles of
trusses, and details of particular roofs, were added.

February 24.—Mr. T. Baskerville, jun. delivered a Lecture
on Electricity. He gave the history of electricity from the
time of Theophrastus to the present wra; treated on the
nature of the electric fluid, the ease with which it pervades
the substance of some bodies, and the great difficulty it ex-
periences in passing through others; at the same time he
observed that it could not be the real substance of bodies
which is pervaded by the electric, a material fluid, as all
matter is impervious to matter, so that electricity must pass
through the interstices of bodies, and the difference of number
of these in various bodies most probably would account for
the different degrees of velocity with which they are pervaded
by the fluid. The nature and modus operandi of the machine
was then explained, and the phenomena of attraction and
repulsion experimentally shewn; and the lecturer concluded
with experiments on the penetrating quality, and the illumi-
nating power of the electric light.

March 10.—Mr, Read delivered a second Lecture on the
Turkish Empire. He recapitulated the heads of his former
lecture, and proceeded to notice the condition of the Turk as
a member of society. The character of the government, and
its influence on society, were pointed out and feelingly la-
mented. A description of the ceremonies attendant on the
accession of a monarch was made the vehicle of introaucing
a notice of the several officers of state. The singular mode
by which discontent seeks to attract the royal notice by
frequent fires in the capital suggested reflections on the
degradation of the people. A description of the great fire
in 1755 followed. ‘The partial and imperfect character of
the law, and the defects in its administration, were pointed
out, and some illustrative and corroborative anecdotes given.
The evasion of the command forbidding the use of wine, and
the excesses of the Turks when under its influence were
mentioned ; and a general view of the internal state of the
empire in civil and criminal affairs concluded the lecture.

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March 17.—Mr. Phillips delivered a Lecture on Opties.
He treated on the nature and properties of light, its prismatic
colours, the effects of reflection and refraction, the diverging
and converging of rays of light in passing through lenses of
different forms ; on the structure of the human eye, explaining
its imperfections, and suggesting the remedies by use of
lenses of different constructions, &c. and produced in illus-
tration of this subject a series of well-executed diagrams.

March 24.—Mr. Wilkinson delivered his seventh Lecture
on the History of England. The period treated of was from
the accession of Henry III. to the end of the reign of Richard
II. He adverted to the plans of the British, Roman, Saxon,
and Norman governments, and to the general view of their
several systems of laws and political arrangements, which had
been previously given. And after remarking that the general
plan of government, and system of laws introduced by the
Normans soon after their settlement, continued with some
changes, to form the political constitution through the above
period, he proceeded to shew the principal changes which the
effects of party, the result of experience, and the alteration of
circumstances, had made in the Anglo-Norman constitution,
government, and laws, in the times he had under considera-
tion. In the course of the lecture he particularly alluded to
the several confirmations of the charters, the constitution of
parliament, and its gradual and insensible approach to its
present form, the state of the statute and common laws,
the prerogatives and revenues of the crown, and the influence
of the circumstances and events on historical record, on the
political and civil conditions and institutions of the kingdom.
Mr. W. then gave a brief delineation of the state of learning
in the above period, with the sciences which were most cul-
tivated and encouraged, and concluded with observations on
the chief seminaries of learning, and with slight biographical
notices of the lives, characters, and writings of those who
were most distinguished for literary or scientific erudition,
particularly Friar Bacon and Matthew Paris, both eminently
worthy of a place in history, as conferring honour on their
country.

March 31,—Mr. John Brent, jun. delivered a Lecture on
the Supernatural in Fiction. He commenced his subject by
calling the attention of the audience to that feeling of deep
interest which the supernatural has at all times excited in
the mind of man, especially in unenlightened times, when a
falling leaf or an expiring lamp were thought to prophesy, and
the yery stars above were interpreters of fate. After de-

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scribing the universality of this feeling, he resumed his
description of the creations of Irish fancy, and the traditional
tales connected with the mountain scenery of Wales, parti-
eularly when that country was the seene of the most romantic
chivalry in the world, and the sportive wand of Merlin sent
forth a new creation of enchanted beings. He then pro-
ceeded to a description of Arthur and his heroes; Charle-
magne aud the Paladins of France and Spain, names immor-
talized in the national songs of the Troubadours, and sung
to the harps of the poets of Provence. And after alluding to
the old English ballads, and the legends contained in many
of these curious specimens of ancient poetry, the lecturer
concluded by a description of those days when the chivalric
spirit of romance was in its proudest glory, and when every
deed of heroism was recorded with some connected legend of
superstition and enchantment.

April 7.—Mr. T. S. Dowton delivered a third Lecture on
Phrenology. The intellectual faculties were now treated of
under two heads—the perceptive, and the reflecting faculties.
The perceptive he observed were employed in observing
phenomena in general, in taking cognizance of facts and
objects, and in collecting such materials as were to be sub-
jects for the scrutiny and investigation of the reflecting
powers. ‘The former are employed on the specific objects of
their consideration, whilst the latter advance a step higher,
and compare one object with another, and judge of the various
relations and dependencies of phenomena.

April 14.—Mr. Dowton delivered a concluding Lecture on
Phrenology. On this occasion he proceeded to the practical
application of the ductrines to the affairs of life ; argued on
the advantages that must result to society from cultivating
the mind suitably to the correspondent natural developement ;
strenuously urged all those intrusted with the education of
youth to give it the consideration its importance merits ; and
looked forward with confidence to the time when it will be
universally acknowledged and esteemed as the touchstone of
moral science,

April 21.—Mr. W. Masters delivered a concluding Lec-
ture on Vegetable Physiology. This lecture was devoted
to the consideration of the propulsion of the sap in vege-
tables. Mr. M. advanced some original remarks and opi-
nions, and combated some of the older theories. The sap
was described as being collected at the root of the plant,
and from thence diffused through the whole structure, un-
dergoing various changes in its progress through the trunk,

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branches, and leaves, it becomes subject to the influence of
light and air. Drawings of the conducting and returning
vessels were exhibited. The various diseases arising from
the obstruction or diversion of the sap were explained ;
and some remarks were offered in conclusion on the degrees
of sensation and excitability apparent in some of the pro-
ductions of the vegetable world.

May 5.—Mr. W. H. Weekes delivered a Lecture on the
Metallic Ores, the Metals, and their Oxides. In com-
mencing this series the lecturer remarked, that he felt to a
certain degree he was about to risk the consequences of an
experiment upon the taste, judgment, and good opinion of
his auditors, as he should have to render their lecture-room
subservient to the purposes of the laboratory, and devote
the table to the support of crucibles, blast furnaces, and
other apparatus suited to the analysis of organic bodies.
After an introduction illustrative of the general nature of
that class of bodies, the examination of which he was about
to undertake, and conveying to his audience an outline of
the modes pursued in smelting or reducing the ores of the
metals upon a large scale, shewing also experimentally the
most easy and direct methods by which they may be assayed
for the purposes of philosophical inquiry, Mr. W. introduced,
from the mineral cases of the Museum, a specimen of native
sulphuret of antimony, and exemplified by numerous mani-
pulations how it might be successfully analysed, both in the
dry and humid way, until he at length separated the whole
of its components—-sulphur, lead, iron, silver, &c. and exhi-
bited the antimony, in a beautifully arborescent metallic
form, floating upon the surface of a jar of water. The
whole of the experiments, and the principal apparatus em-
ployed this evening, presented to the audience a novel
feature, and among the latter appeared a blowing machine
upon a new principle, portable in its construction and de-
cidedly effective in supplying the operator’s blast furnaces
with a constant stream of atmospheric air. The inexhausti-
bility of this department of chemical inquiry, seems to be
indicated by the circumstance of the lecturer having oc-
cupied the attention of the society during one evening by
his operations upon a single specimen. After the lecture
Mr. W. introduced a singular and interesting form of expe-
riment, shewing the complete reduction of nitrate of silver
from its aqueous solution, and its tendency, when placed in the
plane of the magnetic meridian, or within the influence of a
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where the silver accumulated in a beautifully revived form.
This result had been previously contended for by Professor
Muschman, a continental chemist, but its suecess doubted
or wholly denied by the chemical philosophers of this
country.

May 12.—Mr. T. Baskerville, jun. delivered a second
Lecture on Electricity. He treated on the diffused appear-
ance of the electric light in vacuo, and its compactness when
observed in the atmosphere. The star and pencil of electric
light were shewn by various experiments, to support the the-
ory of Franklin of the single fluid. The phenomena of the
Leyden Jar were then entered upon, and numerous expe-
riments performed by its means, amongst which were the
remarkable effects of the transmission of the electric fluid
over cards painted with various mineral colours, exciting a
presumption that the electric fire might contain sulphur, from
the coincidence of its colouring effects with the precipitates
thrown down from metallic solutions by sulphuretted hy-
drogen. The inflammation of combustible substances from
the intense action induced by the shock was shown by
divers experiments concluding the lecture.

May 19.—Mr. Martin delivered a second Lecture on
Ethics, which contained a review of the theories of Mande-
ville, Clarke, Wollaston, Hobbs, and Hume, together with
what is called the selfish system ; and arguments were ad-
duced for the purpose of proving each of the above systems
of morals erroneous.

May 26.—Mr. Phillips delivered his second Lecture on
Optics. He explained the decomposition of white light
into its prismatic colours, and their analogy to music.
He recalled the attention of his hearers to the laws and
properties of refraction, by rays of light passing through
different mediums ; the refractive power of lenses, by their
different formations ; their application as spectacles for long
and short-sighted persons ; the phenomena of the rainbow,
as caused by rays of light falling on drops of rain: and the
formation of telescopes and microscopes. He gave a minute
description of the human eye, which he illustrated by dis-
secting several eyes of animals, and pointing out the various
coats and humours to which he had alluded.

June 2.-Mr. Warman’ delivered a Lecture on Phonics.
He commenced by giving a satisfactory etymological de-
finition of the terms by which the science is known; and
defined the nature of sound, giving practical illustrations by
means of the string of a violin, and musical glasses. He

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then described the human voice, and its affinity to wind
instruments ; demonstrated the variations of tone, according
to the vibratory motions of sounding bodies, as contained in
the old theory, with some remarks on the new; and dwelt
on the separation of the general from the particular motion
effected, in order to prove the dependence of sound on
their union. He next treated of the motion of sound; its
different velocity through different mediums ; the causes of
echo ; the organs of hearing, exhibiting a representation of
their internal structure; the labyrinth, internal fluid, au-.
ditory nerve, and explained the action of sound on the ear;
and concluded with a summary of the subject.

June 9.—The Rev. H. Lacey delivered a Lecture on
the Hibernation of Animals. In the introduction to his
subject he noticed particularly the purposes for which hi-<
bernating animals change their abode. He then considered
those animals whose hibernation consists in repose, which
he stated as one only of their several wintry conditions to
which their habits and instincts impelled them ; and observed
that the phenomenon of ‘torpidity differed according to the
difference of class to which the animals belong, and that it
was conformable to the effect which climate and other causes
produced. He then gave examples of hibernating animals
which do not fall into habitual torpidity, and of those torpid
and quiescent animals which, regulated by circumstances,
periodically undergo torpidity alike in cold and warm cli-
mates, observing that the latter admitted equally of torpidity,
though with some variety of circumstance, dependent on the
diversity of latitude in the different quarters of the globe.
The lecturer then treated of the hibernation of birds, parti-
cularly noticing the apparently well authenticated hy-
pothesis, that swallows during the winter season submerge
in ponds and lakes, and the leading modern authorities in
support of it, which, though advanced by persons of great
weight and veracity, was supported by very inconclusive
evidence. On many of the circumstances adduced to es-
tablish the hypothesis he commented with ability, observing
that, if true, they must be considered only as exceptions to
the general rule of migration, and as the aberrations of
nature; and shewed that by the construction of their organs
of respiration, by their specific gravity, &c. it was contrary
to physiological deduction. The inquiry as to the period
and country of their migration was reserved for a future
occasion. Mr. L. next took a hasty glance of reptiles,
worms, and insects—noted the circumstances of some of

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the species being found ix the interior of solid bodies ; of
amphibious reptiles retaining a latent vitality, even when
enveloped in ice in the higher latitudes, remarking that the
gradual transition from animation to torpidity was not gene-
rally effected by sudden changes of temperature, but by
slow degrees, which prevented destruction. He observed
that the insect tribe periodically undergoes the phenomenon
of hibernation; but its influence and operation on creatures
so minute almost eluded the study of the most ardent natu-
ralist. The suspended animation of animalculz was then
noticed, and their return from the hibernating state. The
former was conceived to be effected by the simple operation
of cold, and the suspension of the animal functions; which
even if protracted by artificial means beyond the natural
period, was not destructive of the vital principle. Analogy
was relied on for conclusions in this department of the
subject. He next offered some remarks on the piscatory
race, a subject, it was observed, surrounded with difficulty
and dissatisfaction, their habits of hibernation being but im-
perfectly ascertained. The lecturer then gave some ge-
neral observations on the profound torpidity of animals, as
arising from temperature, constitution, construction, or
choice, the chief circumstance and consequence of which
arise from the temperature of animals themselves ;—on its
varying according to the difference of species ;—on the
experiments which others had made on torpid animals, and
their results as to the difference of temperature in an active
or torpid state ;—on their abstinence, and the alternate sus-
pension and renewal of respiration ;—on the comparison of
their weight ;—on their circulation, susceptibility, and irri-
tability ;—and on their temporary intervals of renewed
animation.

June 16.—Mr. Read delivered his third Lecture on the
History and Manners of the Turks. He stated the extent
of the empire, and observed that his previous lectures ap-
plied generally to those states where the mass of the people
were followers of Mohamed. He then proposed to describe
successively the several larger provinces of the empire, and
by an epitome of their ancient history, a view of their pre-
sent state, and an inquiry into their resources, to estimate
their importance to the general confederation, in order to
judge what changes might be beneficial to the people, and
how civilization and good government might be extended
to them. The precedence in this inquiry was given to
Egypt, of interest alike to the antiquarian, the geographer,

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the politician, the merchant, and tie public. The antiquity
of the Egyptian Monarchy, the discordance in the tables of
succession, and the patriotic works of the early kings, were
severally noticed. To these succeeded an account of the
first royal navy mentioned in history, that of Necus, who
reigned about six centuries before our era. The lecturer
stated that the Egyptian Dynasty ended soon after the death
of Necus, and it was only at that time any information was
afforded respecting those erections on the soil of Egypt
which all succeeding ages have numbered amongst the
wonders of the world. That we then hear of a portico
added to the temple of Minerva, a Colossus placed before
the temple of Vulcan, but who erected these sacred edifices,
who constructed the tombs of Thebes, or the pyramids of
Gizeh, is not to be learned from history, although modern
research might yet do much to extract from the relics of
antiquity this long desired information. The lecturer gave
descriptions of the several stupendous works before named,
and noticed the natural wonders of the Nile, and the expla-
nations which travellers of enlarged minds have given of
their causes.

June 23.—Mr. W. Masters delivered in continuation of a
series, a Lecture on the English Poets. This lecture was
devoted to the consideration of the poetic works of Pope,
which were severally commented on; and many passages
selected and read in illustration. Mr. M. concluded with a
notice of Pope’s literary contemporaries.

June 30.—Mr. Ashdowne delivered a Lecture on Geo-
graphy. He treated of that part of physical geography
which relates to the principal features of the earth’s surface.
After noticing the proportion which the land bears to the
water, he referred to the difference in the general direction of
the land in the old and new Continents ; the similarity in the
appearances of their peninsulas, and the dissimilarity which
they present in their bays, gulphs, and rivers. He then
spoke of mountains, their general character, their declivities,
the direction of the principal grand chains, volcanic mountains,
valleys, passes, and plains, mentioning the immense table
land, situated in Central Asia, and amongst the Andes, and
closing this part of his subject with a brief notice of Islands,
A general view was then given of the origin of rivers, the
small declivity of the most rapid, the cataracts which mark
some in their progress to the ocean, the periodical increase
of others, the various phenomena they present at their
vutlets, of the most remarkable circumstances attending the

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priveipal lakes, and he concluded with some remarks on the
ocean, its importance in the system cf nature, its depth,
level, colour, &c.

Sept. 22.—Annual General Meeting, when the Reports
of the Committee, and of the Directors and Curators, &c.
were read, the Treasurer’s accounts inspected, officers ap-
pointed for the year ensuing, and the general business of the
institution transacted.

T. WILKINSON,

Secretary.

DONATIONS TO THE LIBRARY.

Gideon Mantell, esq. F.R.S.—Illustrations of the Geology of
Sussex, with figures and descriptions of the fossils of Tilgate Forest.
1 vol, 4to.

Godfrey Higgins, esq. F.S.A.—On the Celtic Druids. 1 vol. 4to.

Sir Anthony Carlisle, F.R.S.—Pamphlet on the Alleged Discovery
of the Use of the Spleen and of the Thyroid Gland.

Sir Egerton Brydges, bart.—Mémoires pour la vie de Frangois
Pétrarque. 3 vols. 4to.

Mr. W. H. Weekes—A Memoir of the Universal Portable Eu-
diometer. 1 vol. 4to.

Thomas Lott, esq.—M.S. account of the ancient and present state
of Bow Church, London, accompanied with a cast in plaster from a
silver seal.

Mr. James Homersham, jun.—Histoire de la Découverte et de la
Conquéte du Perou. 2 vols. 8vo. And, Le Bachelier de Sala-
manque. 1 vol. 16mo.

Mr. John Pout—Explanation of Packe’s Philosophico-Choro-
graphical Chart of East Kent.

ENGRAVINGS, &c.

Mr. Louis Lewis—A Proof Copy Print of the Royal Harbour of
Ramsgate.

Mr. John Pout—Packe’s Philosophico-Chorographical Chart of
East Kent.

BOOKS PURCHASED.

Sir Robert Ker Porter’s Travels in Russia. 2 vols. 4to.
O’Reilly’s Voyage to Greenland. 1 vol. 4to.
Shakspeare’s Playe. 2 vols, 8vo.
Kentish Poets. 2 vols, 8vo,
J, POUT,
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REPORT
oF THE

DIRECTORS ann CURATORS of THE MUSEUM.

The Directors and Curators of the Museum have again
the pleasure of offering their congratulations on the ac-
cession of many new and valuable subjects in Natnral
History during the past twelvemonth.

The cases appropriated for the illustration of Ornitho-
logy being found so peculiarly attractive to visitors, the
Curators have felt themselves bound to increase the Col-
lection of Birds by every means in their power, consequently
a much larger sum has been applied to that department
since the publication of the last report, than to any other
in the Museum. The very flattering manner in which
many of the members aided the endeavours of the officers
in this particular (as will be seen by a reference to the list
of donations) deserves, and will obtain the warmest thanks _
of the Society. The foreign birds were for the most part
presented in the same state in which they were received
from abroad, and have subsequently been set up at the
expense of the Institution. It would be inappropriate to
particularize many of the donations in this place, yet the
following, by their brilliancy or rarity, claim to be enu-
merated. An undescribed species of Bustard (Genus
Otis Linn.) and an undescribed Partridge (Genus Tetrao),

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each from Nepaul, East Indies, which they have the autho-
rity of N. A. Vigors, esq. the Secretary of the Zoological
Society, for asserting to be wholly unknown to the English
cabinets, presented by Brian Hodgson, esq. Also the
Banksian Cockatoo (Psittacus Banksii) from New Hol-
land, stuffed and presented by Richard Gunnell, esq. A
very fine and well preserved male specimen of the Black
Grouse (Tetrao Tetrix), by Edward Quillinan, esq.; and
a male Painted or Gold Pheasant (Phasianus Pictus), by
Dr. Chisholm.

Many additions have been made to the series of Mine-
rals. The collection from Edward Toker, esq. deserves
particular notice; also several rare North American
specimens have been added through the kindness of one
of the most zealous friends of the society (Sir J. M.
Tylden), who has also furnished a very large and perfect
specimen of fossil tortoise from the London clay. Asa
proof that the reputation of the Society has gone abroad,
and that it has numerous friends at a distance as well as
at home, it is only necessary to advert to the handsome
collection of minerals received in the most flattering
manner from John Jacob, esq. of Guernsey.

In Geology a most important acquisition has been
communicated through the favor of Mr. and Mrs. Wright,
of Dalston. It may be remembered that in the report of
the last year a notice was given of the commencement of
a geological series of specimens, to illustrate the general
formations, and their imbedded fossils. ‘Through the aid
of former friends, an exemplification of all the Kentish
strata from the Craig to the Hastings Sand had been ex-
hibited, as well as specimens from some few foreign
localities of a similar character; but a long hiatus occurred
between the latter formation and the old red sandstone,

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which has in great measure been supplied by a presen-
tation from Mr. and Mrs. Wright, containing specimens
of the whole of the medial and supermedial orders, and
when it is known that this collection was made by the
Secretary of the Geological Society, its value will be duly
appreciated by the members.

The same department has been assisted by a valued
coadjutor, Gideon Mantell, esq. of Lewes, whose discovery
of the fresh water beds inclosing the remains of Saurian
animals of gigantic extent, will render Ais name sacred, in
conjunction with the illustrious Cuvier in this pleasing and
intricate science. Great interest will also be attached to
the beautiful collection of fossils from the neighbourhood
of Grignon; they were presented by the Rev. G. R.
Leathes, of Shropham Hall, Norfolk, and collected wholly
by him during a scientific excursion in the past season.
The perfect state of preservation in which shells from this
neighbourhood are found (every line and marking being
complete), will ever render the fossils of these strata ob-
jects of interest in museums. The Green-Sand fossils
(many of which are undescribed) were obtained by some
exchanges with Mr. Hills, of Courtup-street.

Many new Shells have been placed in the cases devoted
to Conchology illustrative of the Limean‘arrangement, and
a new case has been added for the purpose of exhibiting
a single specimen of each of Lamarck’s classes, families,
and genera. This will prove a valuable reference for all
students in geology and conchology, as it illustrates the
system generally adopted by the continental writers on those
subjects. Many of the rarer specimens are presents to
the society, expressly for the purpose, by the Rev. G. R.
leathes. The Society is also much obliged to Mr.
Thornton, of Cheshunt, for a pair of splendidly polished

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specimens of Haliotis gigantea, and two of Nautilus im-
perialis—and to Mrs. Robert Small, of Ramsgate, for
some valuable foreign specimens.

The society has also received a present of considerable
value from Mr. Henry Weekes, and one that possesses an
interest distinct from the consideration of it as a specimen
of art, it being a most striking likeness of one of the pa-
trons of the institution, the Right Hon. Earl Darnley.

Through the liberality of one of the honorary members,
E. S. Curling, esq. a new feature has been added to the
Museum, at once brilliant and distinct from every other:
The large window overlooking the Sun-yard has been en-
tirely fitted with ancient painted glass, which at once forms
a perfect screen to the roofs of the surrounding houses,
and creates, by the diversity of its subjects and the bril-
liancy of its colours, an intense interest. The glass is
chiefly by German and Dutch artists, and was painted at a
time (about two hundred years since) when good drawing
was understood, and the method of painting im vivid co-
lours not lost. Even in this brief outline the following
subjects claim particular notice :—The pictures that at-_
tract, on account of their designs and grouping, are Su-
sannah and the elders—the good Samaritan—and the
entombing of our Saviour. As individual studies—our
Saviour bearing the cross and crowned with thorns—ag
Pope and his nuncio—and Jesus in the bloody sweat.
Also one of a satyric character—Satan behind three monks
in hoods, whom he is in the act of seizing with a diabolic
grin. In addition there are two familiar subjects, repre-
senting Agriculture and Distillation, in the Dutch costume
of 1600, that are highly interesting.

The society may feel assured that they have not yet
derived all the advantages that may reasonably be expected

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from the recent exertions of their curators, as they have
opened communications with gentlemen resident at New
Holland, Mexico, Demerara, Cape of Good Hope, &c.
from whom additions in many of the departments of
science may be sanguinely anticipated.

From the high commendation expressed by scientific
persons concerning the arrangements in the Museum, the
directors and curators are assured that the members ge-
nerally will’ feel proud in giving their support to an
Tnstitution, the utility of which is so generally acknow-
ledged.

LIST OF DONATIONS

TO THE

MUSEUM.

MAMMALIA.

Delphinus Delphis (Dolphin)

Mus Sylvaticus (Field Mouse), variety, stuffed

Skin of American Wild Cat

BIRDS.

Anas Clangula (Golden Eye), and twelve
foreign Birds’ Skins from Nepaul, Hast
Indies, comprising specimens of an unde-
scribed Bustard, an undescribed Partridge,
&e. &c.

Pelecanus Carbo (Cormorant), young

Turdus Torquatus (Ring Ouzel)—Oriolus
Baltimorus (Baltimore Oriole), two speci-
mens—and Motacilla Cyanea (Superb War-
bler

Colymbus Stellatus (Speckled Diver)—and
Anas Querquedula (Garganey)

Phasianus Gallus (Cock), stuffed

Picus Viridis (Green Woodpecker)

Fringilla Amandava (Amaduvade Finch)

Falco Lagopus( Rough-legged Falcon), stuffed
—Loxia Coccothraustes (Hawfinch), stuffed
—and 32 Birds’ skins, principally from
New Holland and North America, com-
prising specimens of Alcedo Fusca (Great
Brown Kingsfisher)—Psittacus Concinnus
(Crimson fronted Parakeet) —Gracula Quis-
cala (Purple Grakle)— Alca Arctica ( Puffin)
—Ampelis Garrulus (Carolina Chatterer),
male and female—Merops Corniculatus
(Horned Bee Eater)—Hooded Bee Eater
—Blue cheeked Bee Eater—Frontal Shrike,
&c. &e.

Diomedea Exulans (Wandering Albatross)

Larus Marinus (Great black backed Gull),

young

Ampelis Garrulus (Waxen Chatterer), male
and female

Tetrao Scoticus (Red Grous), male and fe-
male—Pelecanus Carbo (Cormorant)

Anas Nigra (Scoter)

Donors.

Mr. W. Keen, sen.
Mr. Neame
Mrs. Sutton

B. Hodgson, esq.
Mr. McKenna

R. Frend, esq.

Mr. E. P. Thompson
Mr. Thomas Ridout
Mr. R. Turley

Mr. J. C. Claris

Mr. J. Gould
Captain E. Gimar

R. Tomson, jun. esq.
Mr. W. Harris

Mr. S. Jones
Mr. R. Freeman

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Anas Marila (Scaup Duck)—Anas Crecca
(Teal) —and Tringa Pugnax (Ruff), winter
plumage

Strix Otus (Long-eared Owl)

Ardea Stellaris ( Bittern)

Alauda Arvensis (Skylark) light coloured va-
riety

Motacilla Troglodytes (Wren), stuffed

Ardea Stellaris (Bittern)

Mergus Merganser (Goosander), male and
female, stuffed

Phasianus Colchicus (Common Pheasant),
ring-necked variety

Mergus Merganser (Goosander) stuffed

Alauda Pratensis (Titlark), light coloured va-
riety, stuffed—Fringilla Canaria (Canary
Finch), buff coloured variety, male and
female

Mergus Merganser (Goosander)—Heemato-
pus Ostralegus (Pied Oyster Catcher)—
and Motacilla Regulus (Golden Crested
Wren)

Columba Domestica (Pigeon), almond tum-
bler variety, stuffed

Heematopus Ostralegus (Pied Oyster Catcher)

Picus Auratus (Gold-winged Woodpecker),
and two other foreign Skins

Charadrius Pluvialis (Golden Plover), summer
plumage, stuffed—Pipra Striata (Striped-
headed Manakin)—and Muscicapa Mala-
chura (soft-tailed Flycatcher), two speci.
mens

Anas Albifrons (White-fronted Goose), stuffed

Tringa Pugnax (Ruff), young, stuffed

Oriolus Pheeniceus (Red-winged Oriole), two
specimens

Tringa Interpres (Turnstone), young, stuffed

Picus erythrocephalus (Red-headed Wodt-
pecker), two specimens—and two other fo-
reign Skins

Anas Discors (White-faced Duck), female, or
blue-winged Teal—Motacilla Sialis (Blue
Warbler), two specimens—and Oriolus Va-
rius (Chesnut and Black Oriole)

Corvus Cristatus (Blue Jay) two specimens—
Certhia Nove Hollandiz (New Holland
Creeper)—and blue-cheeked Bee-Eater

Trochilus Amethystinus (Amethystine Hum-
ming Bird), two specimens

Phasianus Pictus (Painted or Gold Pheasant),
stu

Tetrao Tetrix (Black Grous), stuffed

Fringilla Spinus (Siskin)

Psittacus Banksii (Banksian Cockatoo), stuffed

Mr. J. Wood

Mr. W. Hills

Mr. J. Leese
Thomas King, esq.
Mr. F. Brent

Mr. T. Cowtan, jun.
W. H. Furley, esq.

G. C. Oxenden, esq.
W. Collard, esq.

Mr. Pool

Mr. W. H. Weekes

Mr. C. A. Friend
Mr. W. Kemp

Mr. W. Masters

Mr. W. Beer
Captain Gunnell
George Plomer, esq.
G. Plomer, jun. esq.
S. Kingsford, esq.

Mr. Smithson

Mr. C. Weekes

Mr. Budden,
Mr. Palmer.

Dr. Chisholm.
E. Quillinan, esq.

Messrs. J. & W. Masters.

R, Gunnell, esq.

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Pipra Punctata (Speckled Manakin)—and
Alcedo Torquata (Cinereous Kingsfisher) | Mr. J. Friend.
Emberiza Oryzivora (Rice Bunting), two

specimens Mr. Cottrell.
Emberiza Cyanea (Indigo Bunting), two
specimens Mr. J. Pout.
Two foreign Orioles Mr. Nisbett.
Two Humming Birds, and another foreign
specimen Mr. Hart.
Bohemian Pheasant, and Pheasant bred be-
tween the gold and common kinds Rt. Hon. Earl Darnley.
Lanius Excubitor (Great Strike), stuffed Mr. Dix.
Rallus Crex (Land Rail) Mr. F. Collard.
REPTILES.
One foreign Snake Mr. W. H. Weekes.
Coluber Natrix (common Snake) Mr. W. Brent.
Various specimens of foreign Snakes E. S. Curling, esq.
INSECTS.
100 Specimens France Rev. G. R. Leathes.

40 Ditto British Mr. E. P. Thompson.
120 Ditto Ditto Mr. A. Matthews.

20 Ditto Ditto Mr. G. Newport.
Lucanus Cervus (Stag Beetle) B. Hodgson, esq.
Phalcena Pavonia Minor (Emperor Moth) Messrs. J. & W. Masters.

SHELLS.
40 Foreign Specimens, illustrating as many of
the Genera of Lamarck Rev. G. R. Leathes.

Two polished specimens of Nautilus Impe-
rialis, and two ditto of Haliotis Gigantea Mr. Thornton.
Nine foreign specimens—Mpytilus Modiolus,
Newfoundland; Strombus Chiagra; Sep-

taria, &c. Mrs. W. Masters.
Three foreign specimens— Venus Dione John Miller, esq.
One ditto— Venus Chione Rev. A. Power.
Four ditto—Arca Indica, and Ostree Mrs. Small.
Six ditto— Portugal H. Boys, esq.
Four Specimens Miss E. Davey.
Various Specimens— Guernsey J. Jacob, esq.
Various foreign Specimens Mrs. Robert Small.

ZOOPHYTES.

Two specimens of Coral Mr. Burnby.
Specimen of funnel-shaped Sponge Mr, Nisbett.

COMPARATIVE ANATOMY.
Head and Horns of the Antelope—Cape of

Good Hope Rev. Mr. Thomson.
Terminal portion of the frontal bone of the
Saw-Fish Mr. Brown.
Foot of the Albatross Mr. W. H. Weekes.
Tooth of the Rhinoceros { Capt. Marryatt, 12th
Lancers,

Pair of Tusks of the Boar Mr. Pool.

1 Large Fossil Shell (undescribed Pinna
from the Green Sand)

4

3 Specimens of Fossil Wood—two Fossil

3
4
1
12
3

1

52 Specimens of Chalk Fossils

5

1 Maestricht Fossil, and mass of Terebratale,
Encrinites and Corals— Bradford

1

VEGETABLES.
Specimen of the double-fruited Cocoa Nut

FOSSILS.

7 Chalk Fossils—part of the Rib of a Whale
from the Chalk—eight specimens of Fossils
from the Tilgate Beds, including two
Teeth of extinct species of Lizards

Large specimen of Fossil Tortoise— Harwich ;
and Fossil Bone of the Mammoth—

Tocayma, Colombia

Fossil Echini

Teeth
Fossils
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Fossil Tooth

Fossil Echini

Fossil Tooth

MINERALS.

34 Specimens

Collection of specimens of the Medial and
Supermedial Orders of Stratification of
Englaud, collected by the Secretary of
the Geological Society

6 Specimens of Stones (five of them carved)
from the foundation of Ethelbert’s Tower

8 Polished specimens of Marbles
Collection of Welch Pebbles
Specimens— North America

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—and 30 Minerals

Ditto
Ditto
Ditto, Alum
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto

Ditto, Clay variegated with Oxide of

Manganese
Ditto, Lron Sandstone
Ditto

COINS, &c.
4 English Silver Coins—4 Spanish Dollars—
2 English and 2 French Copper—5

Copper Tokens

Capt. Evans. W. K, Me

G. Mantell, esq.

Sir J. M. Tylden.

Mr. W. Hills.
Mr. S. Wright.

S. Kingsford, esq.
Edward Toker, esq.
C. Wrench, esq.
Miss Plumptre.
Rev. A. Power,
Mr. G. Philpot.
Mrs. Reynolds.
Mr. R. Ashdowne.
Mr. R. G. Davey.

B. Hodgson, esq.
Thomas Foord, esq.

Ed. Toker, esq.

Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

R. Frend, esq.
Mr. H. Weekes.
Mrs, Evans.

Sir J. M. Tylden
Miss Plumptre

C. Wrench, esq.
Mr. Nisbett.

Miss S, P. Gravener.
Mr. C. Philpot.
Mr. R. G. Davey.
J. Jacob, esq.

B. Hodgson, esq.
Mr. Andrews.
Thomas Foord, esq.

Mr. R. Harman,
Li

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1 Portuguese Silver Miss B. Watson.
1 Roman Copper Mr. Nutt.
1 English and 1 Russian Copper—1 French

Bell-metal Mr. T. Davey.
2 Copper Medals Mr. S. Tyson.
1 Roman and 1 English Copper Mr. J. Weeks.
1 Portuguese Silver Mr. Ald. H. Cooper.
1 Queen Anne’s Farthing (Coronation Coin)

j —1 Token of Wilkes Mr. J. Marsh.

1 Roman ‘Copper Mr. Finn.
4 Roman, 3 Russian, 1 Portuguese, and 1

French Copper—7 Tokens Mr. E, Minter.
Medal of Strasburg Cathedral : E, S. Curling, esq.

ILLUSTRATIONS
OF THE ‘MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF DIFFERENT
NATIONS,

Spur takén'from ‘the foundation of that part of
the City Wall, ‘Canterbury, built by Arch-
bishop Sudbury, in the reign of Richard IT.
—Spiir bélonging to‘a jack-boot taken with

Buonaparte’s carriage at Waterloo Mr. Thomas Davey.

One Bow, two Arrows § Capt. Marryatt, 12th
¢ Lancers,
Two Arrows Mr. W. ‘Goulden.
Three Arrows—East Indies Mr. Thomson, jun.
Old English Purse Mr. Bird.
Barbary Pipe John Miller, esq.
Antique Sabre Mr. A. Reed.
MISCELLANEOUS.

Model of the Nautrochus (Catriage to be im-

pelled by wind) 'G..C. Oxenden, esq.
Modéls of ‘the Kent Plough and Harrow Mr. Mercer.
Ancient Earthen Vessel Mr. Beauvois:

Part of an Antique Font—and Ancient Key
found in the garden of Maynard's Spital,

Canterbury R. ‘Frend, esq.
Egg of the Foolish Guillemot (Colymbus

Troile) Mr. ‘Royce
Large Lobster, with Oysters which naturally

fixed themsélves on the back and claws Thomas Foord, 'esq-
Antique Key found in a garden near St.

Augustine’s Monastery Mr. Nettle.
Three specimens of Native Silk Mr. C. A. Friend.

Plaster Cast of an ancient Silver Seal found
under the Church ‘of St. Mary le Bow,
London, when taken down for the ‘purpose
of re-building. Thomas Lott, "esq.

WILLIAM MASTERS, Curator.
JOUN FRIEND, Secretary.

Trustees of the Building.

Mr. Alderman R. Erend

Mr. Alderman J. Cooper

Mr. Alderman J, S$. Browne
Mr. Alderman M. Cowtan
Mr, Alderman W. Homersham
Mr. Alderman W. Jones

Mr. Alderman G. Frend

Mr. Alderman H. Cooper

Mr. Alderman O. Snoulten

J. J. Peirce, esq, '
T. L. Burch, esq.
Mr. W. Philpot
Mr. G. Ash

Mr, J. T. Linford
Mr. W. Beer

Mr. W. Masters
Mr, H. K. Nisbett
Mr. T. Wilkinson

Officers of the Institution.

Secretary—Mr. T. Wilkinson
Treasurer—Mr, C. Weekes

Librarian—Mr. J. Pout

Guardian of the Apparatus—Mr. S, Phillips
Collector of Subscriptions—Mr. T. Davey

Officers of the Museum.

Directors,

H. W. Carter, esq. M.D. F.R.S.E.| RB. Frend, esq. Alderman
R. Chisholm, esq. M. D. O. Snoulten, esq. Alderman
W. H. Baldock, esq. M.A. G. C, Oxenden, esq.

Curator—Mr. W. Masters, F,H.S.
Sub- Curators,

Mr. W. Brent
Mr. John Brent, jun,
Mr, G. Newport

Mr. Ww.) H. Weekes
Mr. F. |Giraud

Mr. E./F. S. Reader
Mr, J. Friend

Secretary—Mr. John Friend
Treasurer—Mr. Capon Weekes
Exhibitor—Mr, Thomas Davey

Committee appointed for the year ensuing.

Mr. John Brent, jun.

And the following Members, by
virtue of their Offices: —

Mr. Thomas Wilkinson

Mr, William Masters

Mr. John Friend

Mr. Capon Weekes

Mr. John Pout

Mr, Solomon Phillips

Mr. Alderman Snoulten

Mr. Alderman Henry Cooper
John Brent, esq.

Mr. William Brent

Mr. William Taylor -

Mr, Thomas Hart

Mr. Thomas Read

Mr. John Weeks

Mr. Henry King Nisbett

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Honorary Members.

John Haviland, esq. M.D. Regius Professor of Physic in the University
of Cambridge

John Kidd, esq. M.D. Regius Professor of Physic in the University of
Oxford

The Reverend William Buckland, D.D. Professor of Mineralogy,
Oxford

The Right Honourable Lord Tenterden, Lord Chief Justice

Sir Anthony Carlisle, F.R.S. Surgeon Extraordinary to the King

General Miller

Captain Boteler, R.N.

Gideon Mantell, esq. Lewes, I’. R.S.

Godfrey Higgins, esq. F.S. A.

Edward Spencer Curling, esq.

Mr. Henry Weekes, Sculptor

Members for Life.

The Right Honourable the Earl of Darnley
The Right Honourable the Earl of Guilford
The Right Honourable Lord Sondes

The Right Honourable Lord Clifton, M.P.
The Right Honourable 8, R. Lushington, M. P.
Joseph Royle, esq.

Thomas Foord, esq.

John James Peirce, esq.

John Brent, esq.

Thomas Lever Burch, esq.

Mr. Alderman Henry Cooper

Mr. John Brent, jun.

Mr. William Masters

Mr. George Ash

Mr. George Dewell Keen

Mr. William Beer

Mr. Robert Ashdowne

Ladies.—Annual Subscribers.

The Right Honourable the Countess of Guilford
Miss Kenrick

Mrs. W. Masters

Miss Masters

Miss Christian

Miss Read
Members.
Admans, John Baskerville, Thomas
Beasley, Edward
Baker, Thomas Bellingham, Frederick
Baldock, William Henry Bellingham, John

Barrett, Colonel Bilbe, John

EEE

Bland, William

Bowman, William

Boys, Edward

Brammall, Rev. D.

Brent, William

Browne, Alderman J. S.
Browne, C.

Brydges, Rev. A, Egerton
Budden, John

Bunbury, T. B.

Carter, H. W., M.D., F.R.S.E.

Chapman, Garmstone
Chisholm, Robert, M.D.
Christian, Henry
Christian, Henry, jun.
Cock, Richard

Cooper, Alderman John
Cottrell, C. C.

Cowtan, Alderman Mawer
Cowtan, Charles

Crux, Henry

Davey, Thomas
Delmar, William
Dorman, Thomas
Doddridge, Henry

Eyles, J. E.

Fletcher, Willtam Henry
Fletcher, Edmund
Fletcher, Richard

Flint, Abraham

Flint, Benjamin

Flint, Frederick
Foreman, William
Frend, Alderman Richard
Frend, Alderman George
Frend, William

Friend, John,

Gardner, Robert, jun.
Garrow, Sir William
Giraud, Frederick
Goodban, Charles
Gregory, Rev. Edward
Gre gory, George

Hacker, Thomas
Halford, Richard
Hart, Thomas
Hills, William
Hodgson, Brian

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Hohler, W. F.
Homersham, James; jun.
Horton, John
Houghton, John
Huntley, William
Hurst, George

Jackson, Joseph
Jones, John Gere
Jones, Rees

Keeler, Edward
Keen, Henry
Keen, Albert

King, Samuel
Kingsford, Edward
Kingsford, Sampson
Kingsford, Henry

Lamb, Richard
Licey, Rev. H.
Lee, Richard
Linford, John, T.

Marlen, Henry

Marshall, Charles

Marsh, Rev. G. P.
Marten, John

Miller, John

Minter, John

Molesworth, Rev. J. E. N.
Moss, George

Moses, John Norris
Moulden, Thomas

Neame, George
Newport, George
Nisbett, Henry King

Oakley, John

O’ Brian, Bartholomew
Oxenden, Sir Henry, barts
Oxenden, George C,

Parker, Jesse
Partridge, John
Phillips, Solomon
Philpot, William
Philpot, George
Philpot, Charles
Plummer, Edward
Pout, John

Pratt, Henry

Quillinan, Edward
Quin, Rey. J.

Read, Thomas
Read, George
Reader, E. F. S.
Ridout, Thomas
Robinson, G. Smyth

Sankey, Robert
Sharpe, William (Longport)

Sharp, William (St, George’s).

Shindler, Robert

Smith, Henry, jun.
Smithson, W. M.

Snoulten, Alderman Osborn
Southee, Edward

Stead, Captain

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Stead, William
Sturgess, Thomas

Taylor, William
Terry, Thomas
Thompson, Edward P.
Thornton, Henry G.
Turmaine, George,
Tylden, Sir J. M.
Tyson, Stains

Warman, H.

Weeks, John

Weekes, Capon
Weekes, William Henry
White, William
Wildish, W. Dilnog
Wilkinson, Thomas

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Report of the Committee.

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The Committee beg to submit to the Members a Summary
of the Lectures which have been delivered since the last
Annual General Meeting,---an Account of the Treasurer’s
receipts and disbursements,---~and of the presentations to the
Library,

The Lectures during the past year have been attended by
the members and visitors as constantly and numerously as in
any preceding year; and an attentive review of the Sum-
mary will evidence the exertions of the Lecturers, to
the best thanks of the members are especially ~
subjects treated of, range through the most interesting depart-
ments of Science and Literature, and the amount of useful
information which has been disseminated, or at least, to which
attention has been directed, cannot have been unattended with
its resulting benefits,

The Committee are gratified in being able to state, that the
recess during the months of July, August, and September,
does not appear to have been detrimental to the interests of
the Institution. They consider it as affording a respite to the
Lecturers, and as giving an additional impulse to exertion,
and a degree of freshness to the business of the Institution
which would not be induced by one continued course of labour
and attention, The Lecture Card for the ensuing quarter
shews the exertions of the Lecturers to be unremitted,

With regard to the Treasurer’s account, the Committee feel
much satisfaction in informing the Members, that from their
having received several liberal donations they have been
enabled to discharge many heavy bills of Jong standing,
The state of the last year’s receipts and payments will appear

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by the abstract 6f the Treasurer’s account, which is more
favorable than in any furmer year,

Several valuable donations have been made to the Library
which are particularly enumerated in the Librarian’s Report.
Amongst those most valuable are---the presentations by Sir
John Maxwell Tylden, of The Philosophical Transactions of
the Royal Society of London from 1820 to 1828, 20 parts
4to., to which that gentleman has been pleased to signify his
intention of adding the continuation to the present time ; it is
needless to dwell on the value and importance of this presen-
tation ;---by Thomas Noble Elwin, Esq. of Albemarle
Street, London, of Lord Clarendon’s History of the Rebel-
lion, 4 vols, folio ;---and by Mr, George Kirkby, of Captain
Parry’s Voyages to the North Pole, 2 vols. 4to. Further
donations of Books have been promised by several Noblemen
‘and Gentlemen, and it is hoped that the exertions of the

bers and Friends of the Institution will render this de-
partment equal to the others in respectability and usefulness,
Its augmentation and improvement are particularly desirable,
and it is submitted, may be effected by united effort at an in-
considerable sacrifice of troubleand expence, which theapparent
advantages will amply compensate,

While begging to refer the Members to the Report of the
Directors and Curators with respect to the Museum, the Come
mittee with much pleasure notice, that another Window of
rich and valuable stained glass has been added to the Museum
Room by the liberality of Edward Spencer Curling, Esq. of
Deal. This with the one previously presented by that gen-
tleman, while itadds a degree of splendour to the appearance
of the room, also screens the sight of the contiguous buildings,

The Committee have much pleasure in statmg that the Gate
of St. Augustine’s. Monastery is now, by the subscription
raised for that purpose under the auspices of the Institution,
repaired in so effectual a manner as to ensure its preservation for
many succeeding years, While devoted to the dissemination

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of knowledge it is gratifying to find that the Institution has
been instrumental in rescuing this elegant monument of
former years from total decay. Thus is preserved to the
City one of the few remaining evidences of its antiquity---
and to the historian and aatiquary an object wepetiny of their
study and admiration. or

The Committee are gratified in announcing that the Right
Honorable Viscount Fordwich, M. P., the Honorable Richard
Watson, M.P., and William Henry Baldock, Esq, have been
pleased to forward donations to the funds, and to place their
names amongst those of the other Patrons of the Institution,
Also that since the last Annual General Meeting a large ac-
cession of new Members has been obtained.

The Committee in surrendering the authority delegated to
them, express their hope that their exertions during
the past year have been satisfactory, The year has ier
in which the establishment has received encouragement 2
support of a most flattering nature, The exertions made in
its behalf---the advantages to be derived from it---and the
basis of public utility on which it is founded, begin now to be
more fully appreciated. Its local position, however, should
not be the only incentive to its support : it should be regarded
in connection with other similar Institutions, whose influence
will extend not only through this, but through other
countries, and whose object and tendency is, by the cultiva-
tion and dissemination of useful knowledge, to raise mankind
in the scale of moral, intellectual, and social worth.

SUMMARY

OF THE

WBOGPUVUBAS
Delivered since the last Annual General Meeting,

1829—September 20.—The Rev, J. Quin delivered a Lec-
ture on the Rise and Progress of the Saracen Empire.

The Lecturer noticed the commencement of the Saracen
Empire in the 7th Century, and took a brief survey of the
Country of Arabia, and of the character of the person
through whose instrumentality a revolution was effected in
the manners, customs, religion, and even language, of
nearly a third of the then known world—He then mentioned
several particulars in the political and social economy, and
the civil and religious institutions of the Arabs and their
neighbouring States; traced the promulgation of their re-
ligious doctrines and opinions; the rapidity and extent of
the Conquests of Mahommed and his Successors; and
touched upon the division of the Saracen Empire into several
Independent States.

The Rev, Gentleman then inquired into the causes which
facilitated the progress of that astonishing people, history
presenting no parallel in grandeur and magnificence to the
rise and rapid advancement of the Saracen power and
opinion, He drew a comparison between the Saracen, Ma-
cedonian, and Roman Empires.—The power of the Arabs
in one Century was acknowledged from the Pyrennean
Mountains to the Shores of the Indies, and a complete change
was effected in the laws, the customs, the religion, and even
the language of that extensive tract of the Globe. Amongst
the causes which led to this sudden and anparalleled revo-
lution, he particularized, the partial dissolution of the Ro-
man Empire,—the conquest of the Western World by the
barbarous nations of the North,---whilst the Emperors of
the Eastern Division of the Empire were lost to the hono-
rable ambition of preserving their political ascendency,
being sunk in sloth and indolence, and abandoning all politi-
cal and civil cares to controversial disputes on the christian

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religion ;---and the galling imposts on the provinces in so
great a degree as to induce the subjects to request the aid of
the Saracens to their relief.---He contrasted the military
virtues of the Saracens with those of the Byzantine Emperor
and people; the peculiar religious notions of the former
aiding their martial character,

_ He then directed attention to the remarkable circumstance
of the prevalence of the Mahommedan religion and its ge-
neral adoption; to the many and important effects of the
establishment of the Saracen Empire in Europe on the poli-
tical and social fabrics of the contemporary States; and to
the rapid advancement of the Saracens, when the age of
rapme and bloodshed had yielded to that of peace and tran-
quility, im arts, science, and literature; mentioning the
obligations of European States, and of the learned
World generally to them, as in many of their Sciences may
be traced the origin of discoveries of which later ages have
reason to be proud,

October 6,---Mr,: Warman delivered a Lecture on the rise
and progress of the Electric Science.---He stated the funda-
mental principles of the Science, and performed many expe-
riments illustrating the causes of electrical attraction and
repulsion, and distinguished the difference between positive
and negative Electricity. He next gave a brief history of
the Science from the time of Thales, shewing the result of
discoveries in the construction and improvement of the pre-
sent Electrical Machine, which was explained, together with
a considerable portion of the apparatus,---Mr. W. then took
a retrospective view of the progress of the Science from
the time of the Milesian Philosopher to the present,

October 13,---The Rev, H. Lacey delivered a Lecture on
the origin and progress of the Arts,---The Rev, Gentleman
took a comprehensive view of the origin of the common and
useful arts of life, shewing that they resulted not so much
from the contemplation of animal instinct, as from the exer.
cise of the rational powers of the mind in the endeavour to
compensate for the pressing wants of man in a state of
nature, He then treated pereey on some of the neces-
sary Arts, The art of preparing food led the way to many
observations on the state of agriculture in different countries
at early periods of time, especially in Britain, in the Ro-
man, Saxon, and Norman times,---The influence on Agri-
culture of the feudal polity was noticed, and the improvement
of that art during the Commonwealth. He then treated
of the art of defence, describing some of the instruments of
defence and offence, in many ages and countries, and noti-
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system of warfare since the invention of Gunpowder ; and
gave some general remarks on the Art of Fortification,
The Lecture concluded with observations on the Art of
Clothing. and under this head many particulars ef interest
were stated, affording gratifying reflections to the contem-
plative mind on the degree of imcreased comfort en-:
joyed at the present time, when compared with the helpless-
ness of man before art afforded its. aid. to ameliorate his:
natural condition,

October 20,---Mr, William Brent delivered a second Lec-
ture on Amphibia, the third class of the Linnean Arrange-
ment,---He recapitulated the heads of his former Lecture,
in which the first three Genera of the first order, Reptilia,
viz :---Testudo, Rana, and Draco, were severally treated
of,---In this Lecture the two remaining Genera, Lacerta and
Syrene, were respectively examined, and many of the
species of this division of the subject described, and their
habits and economy explained,---The Lecture was illustrated
by numerous specimens from. the glass.cases of the
Museum,

October 27,.---Mr. Wilkinson delivered a Lecture on the
Invention of Printing. After giving an appropriate intro-
duction, he set forth the imperfect means of literary com-
munication amongst the Greeks and Romans, and during the
dark and middle ages. He then treated on the production,
and the loss of manuscript books, noticing the discovery of
manuscripts, and the restorers of classical Literature in
the middle ages. He traced the first efforts towards the
invention of the Art, glanced at its early history and its in-
troduction. in the continental kingdoms of Europe. He then
particularly alluded to its introduction into Britain by Cax-
ton, giving some interesting biographical notice and parti-
culars of his life and labours, and after a summary of his
subject, concluded the Lecture with an address shewing the
aavantages which had arisen by the invention of the Art,
to Science and Literature, and to the general interests of
mankind,

November 3.---Mr. Marten continued his course of Lec.
tures on Ethics.---On this occasion he briefly considered the
systems of Mandeville, Hobbs, and Clarke, which were all
deemed inconsistent with fact and observation, He after-
wards dwelt more largely on the hypothesis of Hume, com-
monly called the doctrine. of utility.---This system was also
deemed false, since men do not generally applaud their fellow
men for moral worth according to the largeness of their gifts,
but according to the feeling by which they are actuated in
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November 10.---Mr. John Brent, Junior, delivered a Lec.
ture on the Literature of the Ancient Greeks, which hé
commenced with remarks on the early influence of Poetry,
its antiquity in respect to other branches of Literature, and
the perfection to which it arrived in the warlike and heroic
ages amongst the Countrymen of Homer, A brief account
was then given of the writings of those Poets, to whom
Greece owed so much of her fame and glory in after times,
The Drama of the Ancients came next under review, and
the splendid creations of A:schylus were contrasted with the
dramatic excellencies of Sophocles, This part of the sub-
ject was concluded with remarks on Euripides, and other
tragic poets, The Old Comedy was then described, together
with the productions of Aristophanes and other successful
writers in this department of Literature. The Lecturer
concluded his subject by giving examples, original and se~
lected, illustrative of the nature and excellence ofthe Ancient
Greek Drama.

November 17,--Mr. W. H. Weekes delivered a Lecture on
the Phenomena exhibited by Oxygen in combination with
Metals,

After some prefatory observations, Mr. W. said he ins
tended to occupy the attention of the Institution that evening,
by examining minutely into the phenomena which obtain
from a union of the Metals with the elementary body called
Oxygen, from the combination of which arose a most inter-
esting and valuable class of forms denominated Oxides. In
the present state of our knowledge we were necessitated to
consider the various metals as simple, or elementary bodies,
but capable, notwithstanding, of uniting with numerous
other substances, both gaseous and solid, With chlorine
they formed chlorides ; with sulphur, sulphurets ; with phos-
phorus, phosphurets, &c,, with carbon they constituted
carbonates ; and variously acted upon by oxygen they pro.
duced that extensive diversity of compounds, which would
form the subject of the evening’s enquiry, The lecturer then
explained by several familiar examples, the formation of
oxides by the hand of nature, and after illustrating the
terms employed to distinguish the several degrees of oxi-
dization, agreeably to the generally received nomenclature,
he proceeded to treat his subject under three principal
divisions,

I,---On the Artificial production of Oxides, In this di.
vision the principal experimental demonstrations were, the
combustion of zinc in an atmosphere of oxygen and its
consequent conversion to a singular and beautiful substance
known by the familiar name of “ Philosopher’s Wool,’’---

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Increase in the weight of Metals during combustion in
oxygen, by their chemical union with the gas, The
complete combustion of a large file from a burning jet
of the mixed gasses, was effected during one of the ex-
periments occurring in this division of the subject.

II.---On the conversion of Metals to Oxides by the de-
composition of some compound body in which oxygen is
present,

Under this head was exhibited the decomposition of water
by red hot iron and the consequent formation of an oxide of
Metal, as well as the liberation of hydrogen gas from the
water, It was also shewn that a small proportion of Nitro-
gen is generally produced during processes of this descrip-
tion, and the existence of which in the present instance was
demonstrated by the proper tests, A variety of other expe-
riments tended to elucidate the principle upon which oxides
of the Metals obtain from the action of acids, water, kc, Ke,

III.---In entering this division of his subject, the lecturer
remarked that he should briefly direct the attention of the
audience to a very interesting and useful application of
chemical agency---the disengagement of oxygen from the
various oxides and their restoration to the metallic form,

Among the experiments of this department we may notice
the reduction to the Metallic state of various oxides and pre-
parations of lead, iron, copper, and zinc, from the sub-
stances themselves and their several solutions---the reduction
of solutions of gold and silver to their pristine metallic state,
by the agency of hydrogen---the double aflinity exhibited
by the contact of different metals in the reduction of other
bodies of the same class from their combination with fluids
---the reduction of metals by galvanic action, &e. When
the lecturer took occasion to illustrate the utility of this
agent as a chemical test in detecting the existence of
poisonous preparations of the metals, The lecture coucluded
by the introduction of a brilliant species of pyrophorus, pre-
pared extemporaneously from the tartrate of lead,

November 24,---Mr. Warman delivered a Lecture on Ho-
rology, which he introduced with some opinions concerning the
Horology of the Ancients prior to the use of mechanical
time-keepers, and with remarks on their invention and history,
A minute. description of the clock was given under four
heads,---1st. The moving power,---the action of the weight
on the cylinder and first wheel and the concomitant opera-
tions of the other wheels were shewn, 2nd, The regulating
power,---the method by which the gradual descent. of the
weight is regulated by the swing wheel and vibrating pendu-
lum; the delicate construction of the compensating pendulums

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of Harrison and M, Thiout; and the opposite tendencies of
the compound metals in the gridiron pendulum in order to
maintain an equilibrium in variations of temperature were
carefully and clearly explained. 3rd, The revolving power,---
the increase or decrease of revolution accounted for upon the
principle of wheel work in general, . And 4th,---The striking
power, a most complicated and ingenious, though disregarded
mechanical invention, and the simple though effective means
employed to lift the detent at the precise time to give the pro-
per indications of the definite hour were explained. That
useful companion, the pocket watch, was next introduced,
and the main spring as its moving power, the graduated fusee
by which its unequal efforts were Pregulated and rendered sub-
servient to a regular movement, and the regulating power,
consisting of the balance, pendulum, spring and verge, were
shewn and explained, The Lecturer illustrated his subject
with appropriate time-keepers, a skeleton watch, and many
of its component parts, and by his explicit manner of treat-
ing it conveyed to his audience a knowledge of one of the
most useful exertions of mechanical genius.

December 1.---Mr, H. Christian, jun, delivered a Lecture
on Physiology. He described the blood, its vital properties and
on what they depend, its circulation and the manner in which
it was carried on, and its chemical properties. Experiments
were made to shew the different changes which that fluid un-
dergoes in the lungs, and its use, A sketch was taken of the
bones, their connection, use, structure, and situation; the
powers which enable us to move, and the muscular action
were shewn to depend on the medium of sensation---the
nerves, The Lecture was illustrated by many preparations
and specimens in comparative anatomy from the Museum,

December 8,---Mr, Wilkinson delivered his eighth Lecture
on the History of England, which he endeavoured to illus-
trate by taking a view of arts, commerce, manners and
customs from Henry 3rd, to Edward 4th. In reviewing the
state of the arts he noticed Agriculture, sacred, civil, and
military Architecture, the metallic arts, the invention of clocks
of metal, the weaving art and those connected with it,
the art of war and the revolutions effected in it by the inven-
tion of gunpowder and cannon; the fine arts of sculpture,
painting, poetry, particularly the metrical chronicles and
romances, and the attempt to revive the alliterative poetry
of the Anglo-Saxons ; Chaucer and Gower ; sacred and secu-
lar music, and the invention of the musical scale, Internal
and foreign commerce, the laws for its regulation and en-
couragement, the settlement of merchant strangers, and the
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the commerce of the period, The alterations caused by the
conquests and settlements of the Romans, Saxons, Danes, and
Normans, in manners and customs, were adverted to, The
changes in them in the present period were attributed to cir~
cumstances and the gradual progress of society, and upon
attentive examination would be found considerable and worthy
of delineation, He then noticed the sudden changes in
manners and customs evidenced by History ; the influence of
religion and its teachers on the people, their courage and bra-
very, unlimited hospitality, ostentatious gallantry, and irra-
tional credulity ; the decline of chivalry and its revival by
Edward Ist. and 2nd, The corrupt and oppressive adminis-
tration of Justice, the statutes of Chainperty, and frequent
robberies; and observing that religious liberty was then
unknown, and civil liberty insufficient to defend the people
from oppression, he introduced some general reflections on
the state of society in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries,
He next offered some observations on the different lan-
guages used by the different orders of the people, Latin,
Norman or French, Anglo-Saxon or English, on the purity
of the Anglo-Saxon two hundred years after the conquest,
its change in the fourteenth century, with the causes, into
what be termed English, though difficult to be understood by
modern English readers without a glossary; aad on the
various dialects and modes of pronunciation, The Lecturer
concluded with some particulars relating to the extravagancies
of dress, the ridiculous and inconvenient fashions, the sump-
tuary laws for their regulation and restraint, the amusements
and other remarkable circumstances in the social and domestic
economy of the period,

December 22, 23, and 24, Mr, Giles delivered a course
of three Lectures on Astronomy, of which the following is a
Synopsis :---

First Lecture---Definition of the Science---History and
relative utility---Attraction---Laws of Motion---Simple and
Compound Forces, in their application to the orbitical and
elliptical motions of the Planetary Bodies,--Various opinions
respecting the form of the Earth---proved to be a Spheroid--
Earth’s motions determined---Spheroid of rotation proved to
be oblate---size of the Earth, The Moon’s motions---her
size and distance---how found by her horizontal parallax,
Moon’s phases, The difference between a periodical and
synodical month, Method of calculating the height of Le-
mar Mountains by the Micrometer, Probability of a Lunar
Atmosphere, &e,

Second Lecture.--The Harvest Moon explained---Equation
of Time, The Sun’s size considered by comparison---his

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spots---various opinions respecting them---Sun’s revolution
on his axis established---the different qualities of his rays---
method of calculating his distance from the Earth, How the
distance of all the Planets from the Sun, and their magnitude,
are ascertained, Phenomena of the Planets---their Satellites
---and the Asteroids severally explained and illustrated,
Motion, refraction, and aberration of light. Comets---their
orbits---motions and phenomena, Different systems of
ancient Philosophers. Epicycloids, Solar System, &c, |

Third Lecture.---Latitude and Longitude, how calculated,
Comparative views of the Earth and Sun, introductory to a
consideration of partial, total, and annular Eclipses. Spring
and Neap Tides accounted for---apparent Anomalies ex-
plained, The Seasons---how produced,---The Zodiac, Ga-
xy» Nebule, Constellations, Theory of Fixed Stars,

c. &e,

The Lectures were illustrated by numerous and valuable
illuminated Diagrams,

1830---January 12 and 19,---Mr. Hunt delivered two
successive Lectures on Physiognomy, He commenced by
glancing at the great importance of the knowledge of human
character, He regretted that the study of Physiognomy
which when properly conducted, he believed would be very
conducive to this important end had been so much neg-
lected of late, especially as it had obtained very general
attention from nearly all the ancient philosophers, He ac-
counted for its present disrepute on the ground of the mis«
guided enthusiasm, false reasonings, and hypothetical propo-
sitions of Lavater, He expatiated on the importance of
reducing the science to the principles of induction, and
having shewn that the system of Lavater could not possibly
be made to subserve such an object, he proceeded to state
a series of facts, and to demonstrate, that from these facts as
data, important and practical principles might be deduced,
He represented Phrenology as a comparatively unimportant
branch of Physiognomy, but uniformly used the term
Craniology, which he conceived more correctly to express
the studies which related to the form of the skull, He did
not deny the general connexion which seemed to subsist be-
tween the developement of that portion of the brain contained
within the Os Frontis, and a corresponding degree of mental
faculty ; but refused to admit that a rule which had so many
exceptions, could be correctly laid down as one of the funda.
mental laws which should compose the basis of a system,
He contented himself with proving, that the ruling passion of
every individual must of necessity give a peculiar prominence
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is ordinarily expressed, He disproved the commonly received
opinion that the principal expression of any passion is
visible in the eyes, by exhibiting a copy of a beautifnl and
ingenious drawing by the lamented Sir Thomas Lawrence,
(published in a paper by Dr. Wollaston in the Philosophical
Transactions) in which, by applying alternately the same
eyes to two different female faces, in the one imstance the
eyes seemed to express devout abstraction, in the other
the laughing leer of inquisitive archness,

He endeavoured to demonstrate that Physiognomical know-
ledge is an instinct common to every human being, but more
particularly developed in children, He expatiated largely on
the various prejudices, prepossessions, and incorrect habits
of thinking, by which this instinct is commonly enfeebled
and abused ; and observed that the principal aim in the study
of the science should be rather to unlearn than to learn, rather
to shake off these prejudices than to study the anatomy of
the face. After describing various peculiarities of character,
he exhibited at each description sketches which not only in
every instance displayed a legible outline of the character
delineated, but in many, proved that the outline was actually
produced by the size of muscles increased (according to the
laws of Physiology) by repeated or longer continued action,
He cautioned his audience against mistaking the frown of
commercial anxiety for the scowl of vicious passions ; and
having declaimed on the generality and folly of ambition, he
advised those who wish to avoid the deformity of an anxious
brow, to content themselves with their present condition,
rather than expose themselves to disappointment. He firmly
insisted on the possibility of the moral reformation of the
worst of characters, and the consequent moral beauty
which must after a time become visible in their features,

He gave a hasty sketch of the various peculiarities of
national character, and those arising from temperament and
idiosyncracy, and then demonstrated the possibility of resolv-
ing every shade of difference into those which were marked
on the features by the permanent condition of the muscular
fibres, and by this alone.

January 26.---Mr, W. Masters delivered the first of a
series of Lectures on Geology. He recapitulated and ex-
amined the different theories of the Earth, as propounded
by various philosophers, and offered some remarks on the diver-
sity and absurdity of some of the theories extant, He stated
that it was not until Saussure explored the Alps of Eurupe on
the principle of observation of facts that any solid information
was obtained; his discoveries subsequently led the way to
others of a most important nature. The effects of the muta-

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tions eaused by the ocean, by voleanoes, &c, were enquired
into, The order of the superposition of the primitive strata
was next shewn, and their peculiar curvetures described by
sketches tending to elucidate the subject. Selections were
made from the mineral cases in the Museum, that rendered
the substances spoken of familiar, and their constituents were
explained, The Lecturer offered an opinion that the primitive
mountains were forced up into their present forms by chemical
agency alone, since the ultimate bases of their constituents
proved that they were nearly all composed of substances,
that with a moist air and low tempetature were capable
of spontaneous ignition, He stated that granite which now
forms the loftiest peaks in the world, appears once to have
occupied the lowest levels,---that porphyry, clay-slate, and
primitive limestone were upheaved and flung into their present
vertical position, by its protrusion, and that prior to that ca-
tastrophe, observation and reasoning alike prove those sub.
stances to have been nearly level, and arranged merely as
coatings round the Earth’s surface,

February 2.---The Rev, H. Lacey delivered a second Lec-
ture on the Hibernation of Animals, He remarked that the
first purpose of Hibernation, and which he treated of in a
former Lecture, had repose for its object ; and that in this he
should call atteution to three other purposes of Hibernation---
dress, climate, and food. Under the first head he noticed
the changes which take place in clothing during the hiberna-
tion of animals, shewing them to be according to the consti-
tution and temperament of different animals, and adapted to
their manners, habits, and abodes, and to their geographical
situation, He also noticed the general and partial changes in
colour and plumage of the feathered tribe, and the influence
of temperature in effecting these changes, observing that in
summer the plumage was rich and vivid, in winter obscure and
dull; and that these circumstances had led into error some of
our most distinguished ornithologists, He then stated his
opinion as to the manner in which the changes in clothing and
plumage were effected,---and which he attributed to the dif-
ferences in the colour of secretions, and their diminution or
suspension, and noticed the hypothetical reasoning of some
naturalists on this subject. The Lecturer then hastily enume-
rated some of the migrating animals and birds, and called
attention to the wonderful phenomenon of the migration of
the latter, particularising those which hibernate in this country,
and intimated that gentlemen who had leisure might be pro-
fitably and usefully employed in the elucidation of this doubt-
ful and uncertain branch of natural history, The Lecturer
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turing food, and mentioned several instances of the feathered
tribe visiting countries were they were unknown, till the intro»
duction of or changes in agriculture. A passing notice of
fishes and crustace, and the phenomena attending their
hibernation concluded the Lecture,

February 9.---Mr. Marten delivered the fourth of a course
of Lectures on Ethics, After briefly reverting to the doc-
trine of Utility, he considered at some length the theory
comprehending the selfish system of Morals, He endeavoured
to prove that man is not actuated generally by motives of
pure selfishness in the exercise of virtue, and il.
lustrated this view of the moral nature by examples taken
from the nursery, where the incipient feelings of approba«
tion and disapprobation of certain actions of amiable kind-
ness or atrocious cruelty are uniformly manifested in the
countenance and features of the unsuspecting child, The
Lecturer concluded with a brief review of Dr, Smith’s
theory of moral sentiments, As this system refers all
morality to sympathy, it was considered, since by far the
greater number of actions excite no feelings of this kind,
that it was an unsound doctrine, This conclusion was still
further supported by the fact, that the theory assumes the
very feelings it is thought by its advocates to excite,

February 16,---Mr. W. Brent delivered.a Lecture in con-
tinuation of a series on Amphibia; the second and last order
of that class, comprising Serpents was treated of. He stated
that this order is divided according to the Linnean system
into seven Genera, viz:---Crotalus, or Rattle Snake, Boa,
Coluber, or Viper Family, Anguis, or Snake, Amphisbeena,
or Ringed Snake, Cecilia, or Wrinkled Snake, Achrochor-
dus, or Warted Snake,--~and pointed out their general
characters, habits, and manners, He specified the marks by
which may be distinguished a venomous Snake from an in«
noxious one, and the difference between the Viper and the
Snake family. The Lecturer embellished his subject with
various anecdotes, and illustrated it with several rare
specimens from the Society’s Museum. And concluded by
recapitulating each separate feature of the whole class,

February 23.---Mr. Warman delivered a Lecture on
Electricity. After recounting the various Theories promul-
gated from Thales to the 18th Century, he proceeded to
establish the following propositions by experiments, First,
That the Electric Fluid pervades all nature, Second, That
it evidently repels itself. Third, That it is the same in all
substances, Fourth, That Electrics are impermeable by the
fluid. Fifth. That conductors are permeable through their
whole substance. Sixth, That by exciting an electric, we

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destroy the equilibrium,---positive being an accumulation,
and negative a diminution.---The whole of these propositions
were confirmed, except the Fourth, which was proved to be
accurate where no impelling cause existed to prevent its
natural agency---but that it was possible under certain con-
ditions to force the fluid to pass the substance of the Electric,

March 9,---Mr. Masters delivered a Lecture on the Eng-
lish Poets in continuation of a Series, and on this occasion
compared the merits of Young, Thomson, Mason, Gray,
and Collins, giving illustrations and extracts from their
works, aud pointing out their chief excellencies and pe-
culiarities,

March 16.---Mr. Read’s concluding Lecture on the Turkish
Empire and its Dependant States, was read to the Society by
the Secretary, Mr. Read being prevented by indisposition
from appearing in public. The Lecture reviewed the early
History of Greece, its colonization, and the progressive in-
troduction of the Arts and Sciences, of Commerce and Na-
vigation.---It noticed the tendency of the several Govern-
ments to anarchy, and the causes,---The heroic bravery of
the early Greeks was contrasted with the degrada-
tion which the modern Greeks have endured from their Ma-
homedan oppressors, The character of the latter and their ad-
vancesin Literature were noticed, The Lecture concluded witha
general glance at the position of the Turkish Capital, and it
was asserted that under more liberal Institutions and a better
Government, the Ottoman Empire may yet rise in the scale of
Nations, and become the centre of Commerce to the Eastern
Hemisphere,

Mareh 23,---Mr. W. H. Weekes delivered a Lecture on
the Chemistry of the Ores and Metallic Bodies. The Lec-
turer commenced by observing, that the attention of the
Institution had been principally directed, during several of
his preceding Lectures, ‘to the Chemical Constitution and
Analysis of the Oresand Metallic Compounds, Mr, W. said that
by the term Ores he meant to imply all those native substances
containing the Metals in a state of Oxide or otherwise altered,
in all cases either combined with some’ foreign substance by
which they were deprived of malleability and metallic lustre,
or else so intimately mixed, that the particles of metal could
not be discerned, and he would avail himself of the present
opportunity to introduce a series of specimens illustrative of
the various Ores and Native Metals, which he accordingly
handed to the audience for inspection.

The Lecturer had on a former evening conveyed to the
Institution a practical outline of the most simple and ready
process by which the Ores, considered generally, might be

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tested and examined with a view to determine their che-
mical constitution and commercial value, and he now re-
marked, if he were to attempt, by an uninterrupted series of
experimental investigations to bring before the Institution all
that might be said or done as respects the chemistry of
metallic bodies, their Ores, Oxides, &c., he should be
trespassing at an inordinate length upon their time and
patience ; he therefore proposed, as the subjcct generally
had already been explained to the Institution, occasionally
to devote an evening to this species of research, when it
would be his object, as in the present instance, to enter upon
the Analysis, Chemical constitution, properties and uses of
individual specimens of the Ores, the Metals, their Oxides,
Chlorides, &c.

Mr. W. now commenced his experimental demonstrations
by analysing 100 grains of the Mulachite or Green Carbonate
of Copper, which he shewed to consist principally of the
Metal in combination with Carbon. The following are the
Analytical proportions deduced from the operation, the sub-
ject of which was a specimen selected from the mineral
cases of the Museum.

Copper - - - - 56,5
Oxygen - - - 17,3
Carbonic Acid - - 11,2
Water. - - - -- 16,
100,0

A portion, weighing 31 grains, detached from the same
specimen, was also reduced to the Metallic state by assaying
upon Charcoal under the operation of the Lecturer’s Gas
Deflagrator. The Metallic copper yielded in this experiment
amounted to 13,5 grains, and the reduction was completed
within twelve seconds.

Similar analytical illustrations were introduced with the
peroxide of Manganese, terminating in its reduction to the
state of a pure Metal, with Galena, various ores of iron,
together with many experiments to elucidate the formation
and uses ef their respective Oxides, Chlorides, and other
combinations. Mr. W. apologised for a digression he made
at the close of the lecture, by directing the attention of the
audience to a phenomenon which had occurred incidental
during one of his preceding experiments, from the falling of
globules of melted iron at an extreme degree of heat into a
vessel of water, whereby they acquired a very extraordinary
motion, and were suspended for 2 or 3 seconds, a few lines
above the real surface of the liquid, while they presented
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operations on the respective ores and metals were effected
with an Apparatus which contained nearly two cubic feet
of that tremendously explosive compound, known to experi-
mental chemists by the familiar appellation of Mixed Gases,

March 30,---Mr, Wilkinson delivered a Lecture in conti+
nuation of a course, on English History, in which the Con-
stitution, Government and Laws, and the state of Learning,
from the reign of Henry the 4th, to that of Henry the 7th,
were treated of. He remarked that Historians experienced
considerable difficulty in forming the confused, unsatisfactory,
and often contradictory events of this period into a clear,
consistent, and well authenticated narration; the Nation, in
that part of the 15th Century, which was the subject of the
Lecture, being with little intermission engaged in wars that
produced the most surprising revolutions. This circum.
Stance operated against Improvements in Legislation and
Jurisprudence---and therefore few particulars of im.
portance occurred that merited very particular notice, He
spoke of the decline of Villanage, effected principally by
the necessity of employing Slaves in War to defen the
possessions or fight the Battles of their Lords, and their
emancipation, consequent on their being entrusted with arms,
He then referred to the description previously given of the
Constitution of Parliament in the Reign of Richard the 2nd,
which was similar in the beginning of the present period,
and showed the changes effected by the introduction of the
systein of Representation, and the influence of the Laws and
Political arrangements on the Constitution of the House
of Commons; noticed the qualifications of Electors, and
their Representatives, and the circumstances of the constant
attendance of the latter to their duties, and their receiving
from a principle of Equity, and not of positive Law, wages
of their Constituents, and that wages commenced with the
commencement of representation. The influence of. the
Clergy in the Public Councils of the Kingdom, the method
of conducting the business of Parliament, the duration of
the Sessions, and the principal systems of Laws were nou
ticed ; and remarks were made on the corrupt and imperfect
Administration of Justice, and the causes and effects were
traced, The ordinary and extraordinary revenues of the
Crown, the prerogatives of royalty, the power of dispensa-
sation assumed by some Monarchs, the declension of the
feudal system of Government, the distinction first now
known in the Law between a King de facto and a King de
jure, were cursorily dwelt on, and the Lecturer concluded
this division of his subject with some general remarks on the
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Laws in England, and in other contemporary states of
Enrope.

The Lecturer then observed that he had to call attention
to a lighter and more agreeable subject than that on which
they had been engaged, It however happened very fre-
quently, that the degree of study and anxious attention re~
quired on the part of the Lecturer, bore an inverse propor-
tion to the degree of pleasure or entertainment afforded to
an Audience. He then took a review of the state of Learn-
ing---adverting to its decline from the fall of the Western
Empire to its revival in the 16th Century,---to its temporary
revival in intermediate times---its revival, on the decline and
fall of the Empire of the East, in the Countries of the West by
the retirement of learned Greeks into Italy. and the conse-
quent introduction of their language and philosophy, and to
their disciples the restorers of useful and polite learning in
the Western World. He noticed the slow progress of re~
viving Science, and the general and particular causes which
retarded it in Europe in the middle ages, and particularly in
England---the changes which took place in the state of some
of the Sciences,---and particularly alluded to the Mathema-
tical Sciences and the Science or Art of Alchemy, of which
a curious account was given, In conclusion he noticed the
persons who for their labours as Historians were worthy to be
remembered, as also some writers on Government and Laws,
and those who had relieved the dimness of the age by
their success in the pursuit of general Literature.

April 13,---Mr, Hunt delivered a Lecture on Animal and
Human Instinct. After referring to the conflicting opinions
and confused views of various naturalists, all of whom seemed
to differ from each other, he attempted to elucidate the sub»
ject by taking a condensed but comprehensive view of all
the actions and movements of the animated world, which he
divided into three classes; involuntary, instinctive, and ra-
tional, the former being commonto every vital structure, both
vegetable and animal ; and the two latter being possessed in
various proportions both by man and every class of the lower
animals, He then proceeded to enumerate instances of the
instinctive and the rational actions both in man and animals,
defining instinct, “‘a natural propensity prior to experience
and independent of instruction, tending to self-preservation or
the perpetuity of the race ;’? while to rational actions he
assigned the distinction of being always the result of instruc-
tion or deliberation, and directed to some end of which the
animal is conscious, and for the accomplishment of which he
is capable of selecting and adopting appropriate means.
Various striking anecdotes were introduced to illustrate and

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confirm these opinions, in which the surprising sagacity and
docility of some of the lower animals were contrasted with that
blind propensity which directed them in their pure instincts,

The Lecturer concladed by guarding his hearers against
being led astray by this apparent similarity in the rational
faculties of man and the lower animals, into the notion that
the distinction between the lords of the creation and the brutes
was merely one of degree, not of kind, He considered the
capability of teaching whatever he could learn as the grand
distinctive characteristic of the human being. To this he
traced the advancement of society in civilization, science, arts,
and every thing useful and interesting to mankind. He de-
precated that dread of innovation which has so long arrested
the progress of intellect, and that undue and exclusive
respect for ancient usages and opinions, which is so common,
and described it as a most pernicious fallacy ; and maintained
that it is in the very nature of man to improve upon the dis.
coveries of past ages, unless under circumstances, where
the intellect of the age has been evaporated in superstition or
crushed by despotic power.

April 20,---Mr, Hunt delivered his second Lecture on
Animal and Human Instinct, confining himself principally to
the latter, which he divided into Animal, and Intellectual,
He described the Animal Instincts of infancy as few and
simple, and so perfect in their operation as to require no in~
terference on the part of reason,

The Animal Instincts of more advanced life were adverted
to, as being nearly destroyed by the artificial influence of
civilized life, and sometimes so deteriorated as to be irre-
coverably lost.---He recommended that in early youth they
should be regulated and moderated,

On the higher order of Instincts, which he termed the
Intellectual, he descanted very fully, dwelling principally
upon natural inquisitiveness, the love of power, the love
of possession, the love of approbation, the propensity to
enquire into the reasons of things, the desire to enquire into
futurity, and many other interesting features of the human
mind, too commonly overlooked in the various systems of
education.

April 27,---Mr. H. Christian, Junior, delivered a Lecture
on the Natural History of the Horse, He stated that Egypt,
and not Arabia, was the native place of the Horse, and
mentioned the various purposes for which he was used by the
Ancients ; that the earliest record of his being brought under
subjection was in Egypt, in the year 1650, before our era;
that he then became distributed over Asia, and was brought
into the South of Europe, He then described the manner

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in which the Tartars, and other barbarous nations caught
and tamed him, which was followed by a variety of anec-
dotes showing "the attachment of the Arab. for his Horse,
The History was then givenof the Arab and his introduction
into England, with a slight notice of the Turkish, Persian,
Swedish, Finland, Norwegian, and Iceland Horses, He
then treated of the English Horse from the earliest period of
our History to the present time, its uses, habits, kc., and
noticed the commencement of the custom of racing, with
some very interesting particulars as to this sport in other
Countries,

May 4,---The Rev, H. Lacey delivered a Lecture on the
varieties of the Human Complexion. He glanced at the
different castes or varieties under which might be arranged
the several tribes of our species, noticing the Caucasian,
Mongolian, Ethiopian, American, Malay, and other varieties ;
mentioned many interesting particulars i in several of them, and
combatted the hypothesis of writers on the subject ; contend-
ing that no primary, substantial, or satisfactory cause, could
be assigned for many of the differences observable in the
characters and varieties of the Human Species, which
were influenced by customs and manners, and by physical
and moral causes,

May 11 and 18.---Mr. William Brent delivered two
Lectures on Ornithology, which were devoted entirely to the
Genus Columbia, or Pigeon tribe. After enumerating the
various sorts, both British and Foreign, mm a wild state, he
entered into a full description of the varieties of the domestic
species, The beauties and defects of that smgularly plumaged
bird the Almond Tumbler, were fully explained ; as also
the method of training and flying that far-famed Pigeon,
the Carrier, He slightly noticed the other varieties, and
concluded by giving a concise detail of the wonderful pro-
perty possessed by the Trumpeter, viz. of imitating the
sound of a trumpet.

May 25,.---Mr. Marten delivered his concluding Lecture on
Ethics. It contained a review of that system which sup-
poses all moral sentiment to consist in an original feeling of
human nature, This feeling the Lecturer considered to be
universal, and in no instance, ever totally effaced from the
human mind, Three limitations however were made to this
universality---passion was said to blind, defective information
to mislead, association to prejudice the moral judgment, Vir-
tue and vice were considered to be terms expressive only of
the relations of things---virtue or vice was proved to be not
in the action but in the agent, an agent acting in a certain
manner according to a certain intention,

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June 8,---Mr. John Brent, Jun. delivered a Lecture on
Pneumatics. After a few prefatory remarks on the revival
of science in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, he pro-
ceeded to give a brief history of the originof the principles of
Pneumatics---referring to the doctrines of the school of Aris-
totle, and the subsequent hostility that the followers of that
school manifested towards the brilliaut discoveries of Galileo,
Pascal, Toricelli, and others of the Literati of the time,
who advocated the doctrine of atmospheric pressure. The in-
vention of the first air pump, and the improvements or additions
of most importance upon that instrument came next in review,
After describing the different properties of air, its weight, elas-
ticity, &c., together with the interesting phenomena attendant
on these properties, the Lecturer concluded by referring the
higher principles of Pneumatics to their practical elucidation
in the doctrine of projectiles and the arts of gunnery and
navigation,

June 15,---The Rev. J. Quin delivered a Lecture on the
utility of general information, and the advantages of culti-
vating the understanding. After shewmg that the most
valuable part of humanity consisted in intellectual qualifica~
tions, the Lecturer in a logical manner proved the utter
absurdity of the position that knowledge was not intended
for every one, and convincingly proved that the less know-
ledge a man possessed, the less utility he must be to his
family, to society, and to his country. He pointed out the
grand divisions of human knowledge; and concluded by
proving that considerable information was requisite for the
perfect understanding of moral Philosophy, and which when
comprehended would operate more in favor of happiness to
the individual, than any other study,

June 22,---Mr. W. J, Cooper delivered a Lecture on
Vegetable Physiology, in which he developed the different
chemical changes in the Vegetable World, and described the
nature and properties of the various Earths which’ constitute
the soil proper for the growth of Vegetables, as well as the
external agents, air, water, light, and heat, Several Dia-
grams were produced to illustrate the different layers of the
trunk of the Tree, as also the circulation of the sap, and
change produced upon it in its progress through the leaves,

June 29,---Mr, Hunt delivered a Lecture on the Properties
of Matter, He commenced by urging upon all the students
of science the indispensable importance of being well grounded
in the knowledge of those phenomena of matter which form
the basis of all the sciences ; describing the laws whieh re-
gulate the movements and constitution of the material world,
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the “definitions and axioms of Euclid bear to the higher
branches of mathematics,

He then proceeded to illustrate the subject by a few simple
experiments, and by alluding to the most familiar events and
circumstances of daily occurrence, He avoided as far as
possible those technical terms with which the subject is too
often confused in elementary treatises, and reduced all the
operations of inanimate matter, to four simple rules included
under the terms, atom, attraction, repulsion, and inertia, and
explained the manner in which these rules might be found
applicable to every mechanical action, In conclusion he
urged upon his audience the importance of habitual inquiry
into the proximate causes of the various phenomena perpe-
tually occurring.

He represented that in the present advanced state of in-
ductive science, there were few enquiries of this kind which
would not be met with a satisfactory solution in any mo-
dern system of Natural Philosophy, and particularly recom-
mended ‘ Dr, Arnott’s Elements of Physics,’ as a work
adapted to every capacity, because remarkably free from
technical terms, and unintelligible allusions.

September 28,---Annual General Meeting.---When the
Reports of the Committee, and of the Directors and Curators,
&e,., were read, the Treasurer’s Accounts inspected, Offi-
cers appointed for the year ensuing, and the general business
of the lastitution transacted,

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REPORT

OF THE

DIRECTORS anv CURATORS or toe MUSEUM.

The period has again arrived at which it becomes the
pleasing duty of the Directors and Curators, to survey the
progressive labors of the past twelvemonth ; and to inform
the Members of the Institution, to whom they are in-
debted for the numerous additions to the Museum that have
been accumulated since the last report,

It is particularly gratifying to observe, that the well-
directed efforts of a few individuals in the formation of this
Collection, have been most efficiently supported by the Ci-
tizens of Canterbury and the neighbouring Gentry ; many
of whom appear to vie with each other, in forwarding the
views of those more actively engaged in the arrangement
and final disposition of the objects presented. To this sym-
pathy and union is to be ascribed its continuous and flatter.
ing success,

To a stranger the character of a neighbourhood is esti-
mated alone by the public works that are accessible to his
scrutiny---by these the degree of civilization, of the science,
and intellect of a district is to be estimated, Canterbury
boasts of her Antiquities---of her Public Walk, the Dane
John---and may it not be added of her Museum,---for here
are to be shewn the most indubitable proofs, that Science has
for her Votaries a home, andethat with a liberal hand the
** gates are unbarred’’---the difficulties that beset the student
are cleared away, and all are invited to partake of the pure
delight that such occupation and such studies can alone confer,

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In Natural Wistory what advance can be effected without a
Collection of Specimens to refer to? How vain the attempt
to comprehend the subject by Books alone! The Museum
affords a facility in such pursuits, for the want of which
nothing could compensate. Of this the contributors seem
well aware, and the Directors and Curators feel pleasure in
recording the valuable presentations made by His Excellency
the present Governor of Madras, (Right Hon. 8. R. Lush-
ington) which comprise specimens of several of the noble
Mammalia of that Country, as the Bengal Tiger (Felis
Tigris,) Leopard (Felis Leopardus,) Panther (Felis Par-
das,) Ounce (Felis Uncia,) Elk (Cervus Alces,) &e. &c.;
also a magnificent Skull of a large domesticated Elephant
with tusks; as well as upwards of 150 species of the fea-
thered race, some of which as the Vulture, Hornbill, Rol-
ler, Barbet, Nuthatch, and Ibis, have enabled the Curators
to fill up Genera which were before wholly wanting in the
eases. Many of the Birds were shot on the Neelgherry
Mountains, at an elevation of between efght and nine thou-
sand feet from the level of the Sea, and afford an illustration
that altitude in a warm climate is equal to North Latitude,
as far as animated nature is concerned ; for among the birds
procured in that situation (Lat. 10.° N.) were the Sparrow
Hawk (Falco Nisus,) Henharrier (Falco Cyaneus,) Hoopoe
(Upupa Epops,) Woodcock (Scolopax Rusticola,) and others
common to our own Latitude. Amongst those especially
deserving notice are a new and undescribed species of Owl
---the Indian Jungle Cock and Hen, the probable origin of
our own domestic Poultry---the Ibis, remarkable for its
similitude to the figures on Egyptian monumental remains---~
the Cinnamon Heron (Ardea Cinnamonea)---the Indian
Grous (Tetrao Indicus,) &e, &c. Taken asa whole, this
Collection is by far the most valuable and extensive of any of
the presentations in Natural History, that have been received
since the formation of the Museum,

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Next in value and importance to the Institution, is a Col
lection of the Birds and Reptiles of Demarara ; 75 specimens
of the former, and 12 of the latter, procured and presented
by W: D. Couchman, Esq., who is living farther im the
interior of that Settlement by many miles than any other
European, This Gentleman, when applied to, expressed in
the handsomest terms his wish to aid an Institution in his
native City, professing objects like those to which this as-
pires: this declaration was immediately followed up by a rich
collection of skins, which have arrived in excellent preser-
vation, The rare Rock Manakin (Pipra Rupicola,) usually
denominated the Cock of the Rock, is one of the most
brilliant of the feathered tribe, its color a golden scarlet is so
vivid that it eclipses all that are placed.in competition with it
---this with five species of Toucans, some very beautiful
kinds of Jacamars, Tanagers, Chatterers, Manakins, Creep-
ers, various Gallinaceous birds, &c., comprise a most valuable
and brilliant assortment, and will add considerable splendor
to the Cases, when set up and arranged according to their
affinities,

Nor must in this enumeration be omitted the Chesnut Jacana
(Parra Jacana), from South America, the gift of Mrs, Cooper
Willyams: this singularly elegant bird is remarkable for
possessing a well-defined spur on'the wing, as well as the
longest feet and claws, in proportion to its size, of any kind
known. Dr. Chisholm, and E, 8. Curling, Esq. have also en-
riched this department: the former by adding the Female
Painted or Gold Pheasant (Phasianus Pictus), and the latter
by the presentation of five brilliantly colored Foreign birds,
among which the Crested Kingsfisher (Alcedo Cristata) is
eminently conspicuous, A very fine pair of stuffed specimens
of the Wood Grous or Cock of the Wood (Tetrao Urogallus),
the largest of European Gallinaceous Birds and inhabiting
Norway, have also been received from G, C, Oxenden, Esq.,
to whose kindness also on former occasions, the Museum is

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much indebted for many very excellent illustrations of this
department,

Two specimens of that extraordinary animal (the existence
of which was for a time doubted) the Duck-billed Mole (Pla-
typus Anatinus), a native of New Holland, have been con-
tributed by Mrs. Henry Croasdill. These with the small
Guinea Musk (Moschus Pygmeus), presented by W. Gunnell,
Esq., are decidedly to be ranked among the most interesting
of Quadrupeds, Three specimens of North American Squir-
rels, two of which are used extensively in commerce, have
also been added by Mr. J. Brent, Jun.

The Cases appropriated to Reptiles have been enriched by
Mr. Couchman’s valuable series of Snakes, &c, from Dema-
rara, many of which retain the pristine beauty of their colors
and elegantly varied markings,

The Conchological series is also gradually becoming richer
in specimens: during the past season the Helix Otis, a rare
species, has been presented by a valued friend to the Institu-
tion, the Rev. G. R. Leathes, Shropham Hall, Norfolk ;
that truly beautiful shell, the Murex Palma Rose, has been
given by Mrs, R. Small; and the Spondylus Aurantiacus, a
shell equally rare and beautiful, by the Curator, It is grati-
fying also to be enabled to add the name of Mr, G, Sowerby,
as a contributor in this department.

The accession to the collection of Insects has this year been
less considerable than on former occasions, but the Society is
indebted to the Rev. G, R, Leathes, and Mr. J. Dix, for some
rare British Specimens ; and also to Robert Ramsden, Esq.
of Spratton, Northamptonshire, for the Emperor of Morocco,
an insect equally scarce and beautiful, and which derives an
extraneous interest from the verse of Peter Pindar.

Wm. Hulke, Esq. has presented a magnificient specimen of
the Monoculus Polyphemus (King Crab), from the Chinese
seas ; this is the most extraordinary specimen of the division
Crustaceze of which the Museum is possessed,

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In the department of Comparative Anatomy several curious
subjects have been prepared and presented by Mr. H. Chris-
tian, Jun.

The Fossil and Geological departments have received many
accessions from various members and friends during the year;
probably the specimen of greatest interest, is a new form of
Carbonate of Iron, collected by Lord Grenock and Sir J. M.
Tylden (and presented by the latter gentleman), from the thin
layer of Green Sand enclosing lignite at Hythe: in every
case the Iron appears on the lignite, and is probably of recent
formation, if not at the present moment crystalizing, as in no
instance has it hitherto been found in situ. Mr. R. Dadd,
Curator of the Chatham Museum, has given the Tooth of an
Elephant from the Plastic Clay incumbent on the Chalk near
that towa, with several Chalk Fossils; and J. B. Gunnell,
Esq, has added to the Osseous remains, several specimens
from the London Clay at Whitstable.

In Mineralogy forty-eight very valuable and illustrative
specimens have been received from the Rhone near Lyons,
through the kindness of E, S. Curling, Esq., containing ex
cellent specimens of Granite, Mica, Feldspar, crystalized
Carbonate of Lime, Pyrites, &c,, as well as a smaller series
from Mont Blanc and contiguous situations ; these will be ex.
tremely useful to future Lecturers on Mineralogy and Geology.

A complete revision of the series of Coins has been com-
menced by Colonel Gordon of Walmer, to whom the Society
are deeply indebted for the improvements he has effected in
the disposition of the specimens, as well as for many addi-
tions he has introduced during the progress of the work,

Amongst the objects of peculiar interest in that department
entitled Hlustrations of the Manners and Customs of different
Nations, must be mentioned several exquisitely carved Canoe
Paddles, &c,, presented by Mrs, H. Croasdill and H, 8,
Hodges, esq. A Chinese Chair wholly made from Bamboo, from
Mr. G, Neame. An Oriental Manuscript from 8, Sherwood, Esq.

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of Ramsgate; and a singularly curious Harp, used by the
native Indians, from the Right Hon, 8S. R. Lushington.

In conclusion the Directors and Curators call the attention
of the Society, to the valued present of E, S. Curling, Esq.,
which is of a character that few persons however desirous
could have supplied, it being an entire Window of Painted
Glass, of the same character as that recorded in the previous
report as a donation from the same gentleman, to whom the
Society would be wanting in gratitude did they not acknowledge
his kindness, This besides its intrinsic value, which is great, is
estimable on account of the perfect seclusion it affords to the
Museum: the eye of the spectator being now wholly confined
to the room---not the least attractive part of which are the
windows, replete with pictoral subjects from Sacred Writ, as
well as from domestic life. It is impossible in the space af-
forded to a Report to enumerate all the subjects, yet the pecu-
liar merit of a few cannot pass unrecorded. Daniel in the
Den, as a picture has fine breadth and contrast of light and
shadow; the lions are remarkably well drawn, and the por-
tions of human skeletons that lie scattered about attest the
carnage they have committed, although now represented in
quiet and harmless attitudes ; their manes appear scratched
out in the same manner as the sharp lights are effected in
modern Lithography. The contiguity of life and death is
admirably depicted by a head, one half of which is represented
fleshy and of becoming countenance, while the other exhibits
but the dry and bony skeleton, the hollow where an eye had
been, and teeth without a lip to cover them, The study of
monumental marbles affords many similar ideas, but surely
none can be more terse and expressive,

After such an enumeration, added to the particulars that
will follow, the Directors and Curators feel, that the past
season must be considered as one of the most brilliant: it
affords proof, that the anticipations of the past have been
more than realised-..-that the Society has had a large increase

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of friends both at home and abroad, by the unite

d exertions

of whom, the time may be looked forward to, when the

Museum will emerge from local to more

general importance,

It is only necessary further to remark, that part of the
Birds have been set up and are now exhibited in the Ma-
seum, and that through the liberality of the members of the
Institution and the Public, it is hoped that additional cases
will shortly ne procured, and the remaining portions of the
valuable Collections alluded to, will be placed as conspi-
cuously in the Museum as their merits demand.

oS
LIsT oF DONATIONS

TO THE

MUSEUM.

QUADRUPEDs,

Eighteen Skins of Animals—India—com-
prising specimens of Fells Tigris (Bengal
Tiger)—Felis Leopardus (Leopard)—Felis
Pardus (Panther)—Felis Uncia (Ounce) —
Cervus Alces (Elx)—Bradypus Penta-
dactylus (Five-toed Sloth) &c. &e. &e.

Moschus Pygmzus (Guinea Musk) stuffed

Sciurus Striatus (Ground Squirrel)—Sciurus
Flavus (Red Squirrel)—Sciurys Cinereus
(Grey Squirrel) stuffed

Lepus Timidus (Common Hare) light co-
loured variety, stuffed

Brady pus Didactylus (Two-toed Sloth)—De-
Marara

Platypus Anatinus (Duck-billed Platypus)
twospecimens, New Holland

BIRDS,

Falco Ossifragus (Sea Eagle)—Cuculus Ca-
norus (Cuckow)—Fringilla Domestica
(Sparrow) variety

Sturnus Vulgaris (Starling)—Turdus Mu-
sicus (Song Thrush) stuffed

Anas Tadorna (Shieldrake) two specimens

Fifty Skins of Birds from the Neelgherry
Mountains, lat. 10 deg. N. at an elevation
of 8,700 feet from the level of the Sea,
comprising specimens of Falco Nisus
(Sparrow Hawk)—Falco Cyaneus (Hen-
harrier)—Lanius Jocosus (Jocose Strike:
Bulbul or Indian Nightingale)—Lauius

Donors.

Right Hon. S. R. Lush-
ington

W. Gunnell, Esq.

Mr. J. Brent, jun.

Mr. N. Cook

W. D. Couchmaa, eq,

Mrs, H. Croasdill

Mess. J, and W, Masters

Mr. 'T. Kingsford, jun.
Mrs, Pearson

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Castaneus (Chesnut-backed Shrike)—Co-
racias Bengalensis (Bengal Roller )}—Orio-
lus Galbula (Golden Oriole, variety:
Mango Bird )—Gracula Cristatella (Crested
Grakle)--Bucco Philippinensis (Yellow-
throated Barbet)— Cuculus Mindanensis
(Mindanao Cuckow)—Cuculus Agyptius
(Egyptian Cuckow)—Picus Goensis (Goa
Woodpecker)— Upupa Epeps (Hoopoe)—
Turdus Roseus (Rese-coloured Thrush )—
Ardea Cinnamonea (Cinnamon Heron)—
Phasianus Gallus (Jungle or Indian Wild
Cock and Hen) &c, &e

Also 100 Skins—Madras—comprising speci-
mens of Lanius Malabaricus (Malabar
Shrike)—Tetrao Indicus (Indian Grous)—
Pavo Cristatus (Peacock)—Platalea Leu-
corodia (Spoonbill)—Muscicapa Paradisi
(Paradise Flycatcher)—Sitta Frontalis
(Frontal Nuthatch)—Vultures—Hornbills
—New Species of Owl—Ibis, &c. &c.

Seven Foreign and Two British, viz. Tro-
gon Fasciatus (Fasciated Curucui) Oriolus
Persicus (Black and Yellow Oriole)—Cer-
thia Flaveola (Black and Yellow Creeper)
—Tanegra Rubra (Red Tanager)—Tanagra
Jacapa (Red-breasted Tanager)—Fringilla
Nitens (Glossy Finch)—Muscicapa Viridis
(Chattering Flycatcher)—Scolopax Pyg-
mea (Pygmy Curlew)—Charadrius Cali-
dris (Sanderling)

Scolopax Calidris (Redshank) male and
female

Falco Subbuteo (Hobby) stuffed—Anas mol-
lissima (Eider Duck) female

Turdus Viscivorus (Missel Thrush)

Anas Cygnus ( Wild Swan)

Ardea Ludovicianus (Louisiane Heron)
stuffed

Corvus Frugilegus (Rook)

Falco Ossifragus (Sea Eagle) young

Mergus Merganser (Goosander) male and fee
male—Mergus Serrator (Redbreasted Mer-
ganser) male and female

Picus Auratus (Goldwinged Woodpecker)—
Sturnus Ludovicianus (Louisiane Starling)
Turdus Fuscus (Brown Thrush) stuffed

Phasianus Pictus (Painted or Gold Pheasant)
female—Psittacus Eximius (Nonpareil Par-
rot) stuffed—Psittacus Tabuensis (Tabuan
Parrot) variety

Certhia Pulchella (Beautiful Creeper)—Al-
cedo Cristata(Crested Kingsfisher)—Pipra
Pareola (Blue backed Manakin) Pipra Au-
reola (Black and Yellow Manakin) —Loxia
Orix (Grenadier Grosbeak)

Mergus Albellus (Smew) stuffed

Right Hon, S. R. Lush-
ington.

Mr. J. Gould

Mr. F. Collard
George Stone, Esq.
Mr. W. Masters

J. B. Toker, Esq.

Mr. G. B. Foreman
Miss M. Davey

“ Mr. S. Trott.

— Kennett, Esq.

Mr. J. Brent, june

Dr. Chisholm.

E. S. Curling, Esq.
Mr. T. Sayer,

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Picus minor (Lesser spotted Woodpecker) —
Hamatopus Ostralegus (Pied Oyster-
catcher)

Anas Acuta (Pintail Duck)

Columba Palumbus (Ring dove)

Anas Fuligula (Tufted Duck)

Alea Torda (Razor bill)—Trochilus Multicolor
(Harlequin Hamming bird) stuffed

Larus Eberneus (Ivory Gull) young—Apte-
nodytes Chrysocome (Crested Penguin)
stuffed

Ardea Ciconia (White Stork)

Parra Jacana’Chesnut Jacana)Bucco Fuse
cus (Whitethroated Barbet)

Ardea Ciconia (White Stork)

Pelecanus Carbo (Cormorant)—Mergus Mer-
ganser (Goosander)—Fringilla Domestica
(Sparrow) white variety, stuffed

Rallus Crex (Land Rail) stuffed

Tetrao Urogallus (Wood Grous or Cock of the
Wood,) male and female, stuffed

Seventy-five Skins—Demerara—comprising
specimens of Falco Furcatus (Swallow-
tailed Falcon)—Ardea Alba (Great white
Heron) ——Rhamphastos Erythrorynchus
(Red beaked Toucan)—5 others kinds of
Toucans and Toucanets—Momotus Bra-
Siliensis (Brazilian Motmot) - Trogon Viri-
dis (Yellow bellied Curucui)—Trogon Cu-
rucui (Red bellied Curucui) Oriolus Chry-
socephalus (Gold headed Oriole)—Pipra
Rupicola (Rock Manakin or Cock of the
Rock—Pipra Manacus (Black-capped Ma-
nakin)—Pipra Erythrocephala (Gold head-
ed Manakin)—Awmpelis Carnifex (Red
Chatterer)—-Ampelis Cotinga (Purple
breasted Chatterer)—Ampelis Cayana(Pur-
ple throated Chatterer)—Certhia Spiza
(Blackheaded Green Creeper)--Certhia Cy-
anea (Black and Blue Creeper)—Certhia
Flaveola (Black and Yellow Creeper)—
Galbula Albirostris (Whitebilled Jacamar)
—Tanagra Episcopus (Bishop Tanager)—
Tanagra Jacapa (Redbreasted Tanager )—
&e. &e,

REPTILES,

Lacerta Bullares (Bladder Lizard)

Lacerta Africana (African Lizard) 3specimens

Lacerta Agilis (Green Lizard)

Lacerta Agilis (Green Lizard)

Lacerta Varia (Variegated Lizard) 2specimens

Eight Snakes—Demarara—viz, 2 La Baria—1
Coral Snake—1 Salacaria Snake—1 Umari-
ca Snake—2 Colloconaria Snake—1 Parrot
Snake (Coluber Panamensis). 3 dried Snake
Skins, viz.—Boa Constrictor—Lana Ca-
mouny—aud Bushmaster. 1 Tortoise Shell

Mr. Ald. H, Cooper.
F. A. Tomlin, Esq.

W. Bland, jun, Esq.
Mr. J. Spain.

Mr. E. Beasley,

W. Gunnell, Esq.
Mr, Crayden,

Mrs. C. Willyams,
Rev. A. Power,

Mr. N. Cook.

Mr. F. Graham.

G. C. Oxenden, Esq.

W.D. Couchman, Esq.

Mr. Sharp, St. George’s
Mr. G. Davey

Dr. Chisholm

Mr. T. Cooper

Mrs, H. Croasdill

W. D, Couchman, Esq.

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FIsH.
Aeipenser Sturio (Common Sturgeon) small
specimen
INSECTS.
Gryllus Gryllotalpa (Mole Cricket)
Thirty-three specimens, British—1 Papilio
Machaon (Swallow-tailed Butterfiy)
112 Specimens—British
Five ditto—New Holland
Two ditto, Papilio Iris (Emperor of Morocco)

CRUSTACEG.
Caneer Bernhardus (Hermit Crab)—Caacer
Scorpio (Spider Crab)
Monoculus Polyphemus (King Crab)
Echinus Spatagus

SHELLS.

Two Foreign specimens—Helix Otis and Hip-
popus maculatus: Lam.

Voluta Flexuosa

Murex Palmarosce—Concholepas Peruviana
—Ranella Spinosa

Spondylus Aurantiacus

Two specitnens of Nerita

Two specimens of Ostrcea Virginica

Specimens of Patella Pellucida, and various
British specimens

Several Foreign specimens

ZOOPHYTES, &c.
Specimen of Madrepora Muricata
Specimen of Madrepora Rosea
Large specimen of Madrepora Cristata, Jamaica

COMPARATIVE ANATOMY.

Bones of the Head with the Tusks of an Ele-
phant

Pair of Antelope’s Horns

Lusus Nature (Kitten with 8 Legs)

Head of the Wild Boar

Larynx of a Baboon

Head of a Horse—Head of an Otter—Head
and Spine of the Domestic Cat—Skeleton
of an Eagle

FOSSILS,
I'wo Fossil Oysters
Knee Joint of the Elephas Primigenius—part
of a Jawbone, Teeth, and various Bones of
Cervus—portion of a petrified Tree
Two specimens of Fossil Wood—Madras
Fifty Specimens—Kentish
Various specimens from the Chalk at Chatham
—Tooth of an Elephant—Bone of a Whale
Specimen of Pyritical Wood -Isle of Wight
One Gryphewa—one Venus

MINERALS,
Six specimens of Marbles—Boulogne

Mr, A. Keen

Mrs. Warren

Rev. G. R. Leathes
Mr. Dix, Jun.
Mrs. H. Croasdill
R. Ramsden, Esq.

W. Gunnell, Esq.
W. Hulke, Jun. Esq-
Mr, W. Hills

Rev. G. R. Leathes
Mr. G, Sowerby

Mrs. Small

Mr. W. Masters
Mrs. H. Croasdill
Mr, T. Friead

I. B. Gunnell, Esq.
Mr. T. Weekes

Mrs. Welch
Lady Grey
Mr. R. Norris

Right Hon. S. R. Lush-

ington
H.S. Hodges, Esq.
Lieut. Trotter, R. N,
Captain Francis
W.D. Couchman, Esq.

Mr. Christian, Jun,

Mr. T. Jennings

J. B. Gunnell, Esq.

Rt. Hon.S.R.Lushington

W. Bland, Jun. Esq.
Mr. R. Dadd

Mr. Baldwin
Mr. Parrinton

B. Hodgson, Esq.

Two specimens

Various specimens from the London Clay

Thirty specimens, including highly Magnetic
Iron, &c.—Madras

48 specimens. Lyons—& 42 ditto, Mont Blanc

Various Geological specimens from Green
Sand, Hythe

Specimen of Mushroom Pyrites

Two specimens

COINS.

1 English Copper Coin (Q. Anne Farthing)
2 English Silver, 1 French Silver, 4 Dutch
Silver
2 Turkish Silver
2 Roman Silver, 3 Roman Copper, 1 Eng-
lish Gold ,
140 Copper Tokens
1 English Silver
1 English Gold
2 Roman Copper, 3 English Copper, 1 Spa-
nish Silver
2 Roman Copper
1 Roman Copper, 1 English Copper, 2 Cop-
per Tokens
English Silver
English Silver, 2 English Copper, 4 Coro-
nation Medals

ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE
Manners and Customs of different Nations.

Malay Kreis

Chinese Bamboo Chair

Native Indian Musical Instrument (orna-
mented Harp)—Indian Weapon (Sword)—
Indian Deity carved in marble

Oriental Manuscript

1 Canoe Paddle

7 Canoe Paddles and 1 Dish from New Zea-
land, 1 Cloak or Mat, 2 Nets, and 2
Wooden Weapons from New Holland

Specimens of Poisoned Arrows—Bird Skins
worn as ornaments by the Native Indians
—Demarara

1 Fish Hook—Otaheite

MISCELLANEOUS,

Carved Head from St, Radigund’s Abbey,
near Dover

Bird’s Nest and Eggs encrusted with Lime-
stone (Matlock)

Model of a vesicular Calculus

Two Porcelain, and two Rice Figures

Foot of an Alligator

Fifty Birds’ Eggs

Nests of Marabunta—Demarara

—

W. MASTERS, Curator,

Mr. T. Davey
Mr. W. Masters -

Rt.Hon.S.R.Lushington

E. 8S. Curling, Esq.

Sir J. M. Tylden
Mr. Parrinton
W. D. Couchman, Esq.

Mr. J. Pettman

Mrs. Amherst
Miss Peters

Colonel Gordon
Mr. Alc. G. Frend
Mr. Huckstepp
F, A. Tomlin, Esq.

Rev. I. Molesworth
Mr, Ald. H, Cooper.

Mr. W. Masters
Mr. G, Buckley

Mr. J. Pout

W. Henniker, Esq.
Mr. G, Neame

Right Hon. S. R, Lush-
ington

S. Sherwood, Esq.

H.S. Hodges, Esq.

Mrs, H. Croasdill

W. D. Coucl.man, Esq.
M;:. Parrinton

Mr. T, Jennings

J. Slater, Esq.

Mr. Christian, Jun.
Mr. E. Keeler

S. Sherwood, Esq.

Mr. R. Ashdowne

W. D. Couchman, Esq.

J, FRIEND, Secretary,

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Trustees of the Building.

Mr. Alderman R Frend J.J. Peirce, esq.
Mr. Alderman J. Cooper T. L. Burch, esq.
Mr. Alderman J. S. Browne Mr. W. Philpot
Mr. Alderman M. Cowtan Mr. G. Ash
Mr, Alderman W. Homersham Mr, J. T. Linford
Mr. Alderman W, Jones Mr. W. Beer
Mr, Alderman G. Frend Mr, W. Masters
Mr. Alderman H. Cooper Mr. H. K. Nisbett
Mr. Alderman O, Snoulten Mr. T. Wilkinson
Officers of the Institution.
Secretary—Mr. T. Wilkinson | Guardian of the Apparatus—Mr.
Treasurer— Mr. C. Weekes S. Phillips
Librarian—Mr. J. Pout Collector of Subscriptions—Mr.
T. Davey
Officers of the Museum.
DIRECTORS.

R. Chisholm, esq. M.D. O.Snoulten, esq. Alderman
W. H. Baldock, esq. M.A. G. C. Oxenden, esq.

Curator—Mr. W. Masters, F.H.S.

H. W. Carter, esq.M.D.F.R.S.E, | R, Frend, esq. Alderman

SUB-CURATORS.
Mr. W. H. Weekes Mr. Jobn Brent, jun.
Mr. E. F.S. Reader Mr. Henry Christian
Mr. J. Friend Mr. George Newport

Mr. Wm. Brent

Secretary—Mr. John Friend
Treasurer—Mr. Capon Weekes
Exhibitor—Mr. ThomasDavey

Committee appointed for the year ensuing.

Henry Cooper, esq. (Mayor) Mr. Robert Furley
Mr. Alderman Snoulten And the following Members, by
Jobn Brent, esq. virtue of their Offices :—
Mr. Wm. Brent Mr. Thomas Wilkinson
Mr. Wm. Taylor Mr. William Masters
Mr. Thomas Hart Mr, John Friend
Mr. John Weeks Mr. Capon Weekes
Mr. Henry King Nisbett Mr. John Pout
Mr. John Brent, jun. Mr. Solomon Phillips
Honorary Members.

John Haviland, esq. M.D. Regius Professor of Physic in the University
of Cambridge

John Kidd, esq. M.D. Regius Professor of Physic in the University of
Oxford

The Reverend William Buckland, D.D. Professor of Mineralogy, Oxford

The Right Honourable Lord Tenterden, Lord Chief Justice

Sir Anthony Carlisle, F.R S. Surgeon Extraordinary to the King

General Miller

Gideon Mantell, esq. Lewes, F.R.S.

Godfrey Higgins, esq. F.S.A.

Edward Spencer Curling, esq.

Mr.Henry Weekes, Sculptor

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Members for Life.

The Rt. Hon, the Earl of Darnley
The Rt. Hon. the Earl of Guilford
The Rt. Hon. Lord Sondes

The Right Hon, Lord Clifton
The Rt. Hon.Vise.Fordwich, M.P.
The Hon, Richard Watson, M.P.
Joseph Royle, esq.

Thomas Foord, esq.

William Henry Baldock, esq.
John James Peirce,esq.

John Brent, esq.

Thomas Lever Burch, esq-
Mr, Alderman H. Cooper
Mr. Thomas Hart

Mr. John Brent, jun.

Mr. William Masters

Mr. George Dewell Keen
Mr. William Beer

Mr. Robert Ashdowne
Mr. John Pout

A. H. Spratt, esq.

Mr. Alderman Cooper

Ladies.— Annual Subscribers.

Rt. Hon. Countess of Guilford
Miss Kenrick

Mrs. W. Masters
Miss Masters

Members.

Admans, John
Andrews, Thomas

Baker, Thomas
Baldock, William Henry
Barrett, Colonel
Baskerville, Thomas
Beasley, Edward
Bellingham, Frederick
Bellingham, John
Bilbe, John

Bland, William
Bloomfield, Rev. J.
Bowman, William
Brammell, Rev. D,
Brent, William
Brockwell, William
Browne, Alderman J. S.
Browne, Albert
Browne, Cornelius
Brydges, Rev. A. Egerton
Buckley, George
Budden, John
Bunbury, T. B.

Carter, H.W., M.D., F.R.S.E.
Catchpool, ——
Chapman, Garmston
Chipperfield, Robert
Chisholm, Robert, M. D.
Christian, Henry
Christian, Henry, jun.
Clements, Henry

Cock, Richard

Collard, William

Cooper, W. J.

Cooper, James

Cottrell. C, C,

Cowtan, Alderman Mawer
Cowtan, Charles P.

Delmar, William
Delmar, James
Dorman, Thomas
Dodderidge, Henry

Eyles, J, E.

Field, Abraham
Fletcher, William Henry
Fletcher, Edmund
Fletcher, Richard

Flint, Abraham

Flint, Benjamin

Flint, Frederick
Foreman, William
Foreman, George B.
Frend, Alderman Richard
Frend, Alderman George
Frend, William

Friend, John

Furley, Robert

Garrow, Sir William
Goodban, Charles
Gregory, Rev. Edward
Gregory, George
Gurteen, Rev. S.

Hacker, Thomas
Hacker, George
Halford, Richard
Hills, William
Hodgson, Brian
Hohler, W.F.
Homersham, James, jun.
Horton, Thomas
Houghton, John
Hunt, Thomas
Huntley, William
Hurst, George

Jackson, Joseph
Jones, John Gere
Jones, Rees

Keeler, Edward
Keen, Henry
Keen, Albert
King, Samuel
Kingsford, Edward
Kingsford, Sampson
Kingsford, Henry
Lacey, Rev. H.
Lamb, Richard
Lee, Richard
Linford, J. T.
Lloyd, Rev. M. H.

Marlen, Henry
Marshal], Charles
Marsh, Rev. G. P.
Marten, John

Miller, John

Minter, John
Molesworth, Rev. I. E. N.
Moss, George

Neame, George
Newport, George
Nisbett, Henry King

Oakley, John
Oliver, Thomas

Oxenden, Sir Henry, bart.

Oxenden, G. C.

Parker, Jesse
Partridge, John
Phillips, S.
Philpot, William
Philpot, George
Plummer, Edward
Pratt, Henry

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Quillinan, Edward
Quin, Rev. J.

Read, Thomas

Read, George

Reader, E. F.S.

Reader, J. R,

Ridout, Thomas
Robinson, George Smyth

Sabine, Alfred

Sankey, Robert
Schroeder, ——

Sharpe, Wm. (Longport)
Sharp, Wm. (St. George’s)
Shindler, Robert
Simonds, John

Smith, Henry, jun.
Smithson, Hugh
Snoulten, Ald. Osborn
Soulby, George

Southee, Edward

Stead, Captain

Stead, Stephen

Taylor, William
Terry, Thomas
Thompson, Edward P.
Thornton, H. G.
Tylden, Sir J. M.
Tyson, Stains

Walker, Robert
Warman, H.
Weeks, John
Weekes, Capon
Weekes, W. H.
White, William
Whitehead, —
Wilkinson, Thomas
Woolright, Henry
Wraith, Jobn

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Report of the Committee.
SO

The Committee, in conformity with the annual custom,
beg to present to the Members a List of the Lectures which
have been delivered since the last Annual General Meeting,
an Abstract of the Treasurer’s Accounts, and a List of Pre-

' Sentations and Additions to the Library,

The Committee notice with much pleasure the indefatigable
zeal of the Lecturers, to whom the Society is much indebted,
The diversity of subjects treated of, whilst it shews variety
of talent and undiminished resources, cannot have failed to
forward the object of the Society’s establishment,

The state of the Treasurer’s Accounts will be found at the
end of the Report.

In adverting to the Librarian’s Report, it will be observed
that amongst the Presentations the following may be particu-
larised :—Latham’s Synopsis of Birds, 10 vols. 4to., Mit-
ford’s History of Greece, 4 vols, 4to., by the late Earl
Darnley ; Biographical Dictionary, 15 vols., 8vo., by the
present Earl Darnley ; Adriana Istorii Dé suoi Tempi and
Gesnerii Bibblioteca Universalis, folio, by Colonel Barrett ;
Bibliotheque Choisie, 28 vols, 16mo., by the Rev. E. A.
Brydges ; and 110 Volumes on various subjects, by W.
Frend, esq., London.

The Committee are much gratified to find that the aug-
mentation and improvement of the Library, which has been
often recommended, and which it was submitted might by
united efforts be effected at an inconsiderable sacrifice of
trouble and expence, may now be safely and _ satisfactorily
calculated on, And it is with much pleasure they are now

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enabled to state, that a Society has been formed, ap-
pendant to the Institution, and denominated its Book Society,
for this express purpose, It consists already of 54 Members,
a list of whom is added to this Report, who pay a small an-
nual subscription, which is applied in the purchase of Books,
which first circulate amongst the Subscribers, and are then
placed in the Library as the property of the Institution, To
this Society the Members of the Institution owe their best
acknowledgments, it being formed for the express purpose of
improving this department.

The state of the Museum will be found in the Report of
the Directors and Curators; but the Committee cannot re-
frain from here offering their acknowledgments to those
friends through whose liberality the additional Glass-cases in
the Museum have been erected,

Several new Members have during the past year been
added to the list.

The Committee now resign their authority into the hands
of the Members; and in doing so beg to observe that the
Institution still pursues with success the objects of its forma-
tion, They have not to call attention to any particular or
striking progress made for its advancement during the year
in which its management has been intrusted to them ; but
this will not be likely to occur, as on its formation it was
based on the broad ground of public utility, and its objects
were clearly defined, It is a matter of satisfaction to your
Committee that it has met with so many instances of flattering
approval, as to render any departure from the original views
of the Society unnecessary.

In conclusion, they trust that the zeal and energy hitherto
displayed will continue to animate its Members, as from its
existence and prosperity beneficial results, in many points of
view, may be anticipated,

A LIsT

OF THE

LAGCGHGRAS
Delivered since the last Annual General Meeting.

—_—x} 6 <a
1830,
Oct, 5—Mr, Wilkinson, on New Zealand.
12—Mr, E. P. Fordham, on Mechanics.
19 —The Rev. H. Lacey, on Taste,
26—Mr. J. Brent, jun., on the Progress of Science,
Nov.2—Mr. Hunt, on the Properties and Phenomena of
Mind.
9—Mr. Phillips, on Optics,
16—Mr. Warman, on Sound.
23—Mr. W.H. Weekes, on the Properties and Combina-
tions of Ammonia.
30—Mr. H. Christian, Jun, on Physiology.
Dec, 7—Mr. W, Masters, on the Principles of Landscape
Gardening,
14—Mr. Wilkinson, on the History of England, from
Henry IV to Henry VI1.
21—The Rey, H. Lacy, on the Varieties of the Human
Complexion.

SECOND QUARTER.

1831,
Jan, 18—Mr, W. J. Cooper, on Natural History,
Feb, 1—The Rev, H, Lacey, on Modern and Ancient Abys-
sinia,
8—Mr, Warman, on Horology,
15—Mr, Marten, on the Life, Character, and times of
Galileo,

22—Mr, John Brent, jun,, on the History of the Arts,

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March 1—Mr, W. H. Weekes, on Chlorine, its Combina-
tions, Properties and Uses,
8—Mr. W. Brent, on Amphibia,
15—Mr. W. J. Cooper, on Natural History.

22—The Rev. H. Lacey, on the Origin and History
of Alphabetic Writing.

THIRD QUARTER.

April 12—Mr. S. Kingsford, on Electricity.
19) Mr. Hunt, on the Properties and Phenomena of
26J the Mind.
May 3—The Rev, H. Lacey, on the Origin and History
of Alphabetic Writing.
10—Mr, Warman, on Horology.
17—Mr. W. Brent, on Icthyology.
24—Mr. Marten, on the Life and Character of Gene-
ral Washington.
31—Mr. W. H. Weekes, on Chlorine, its Combina-
tions, Properties and Uses,
June 7—Rev. J. Blomfield, on Civilization.

oe Mr. W. Masters, on Geology,

28—Mr. Comfield, on Optics,
July 5—Mr. Baskerville, on the English Novelists,

T. WILKINSON,

Secretary.

Abstract of the Accounts of the Institution from September 1830, to September 183],

Received. Cope Beet 5 Paid. S er€
Balance in hand on last year’s account... sooeee 118 12 One Year’s Annuity to Mr. Crow.seee.. serene 50 0 O
Members Annual Subscriptions... ..escsccses 224 9 0 One Year’s Interest on £1,000. ..eccccesssenee 50 0 0
Donation, T, L. Hodges, Esq. M.Piticssseseee 16 0 0 The Exhibitor One Year,s Salary.........-... 20 0 0
yee Public Days 21 19 6 Ditto Gratuity voted at Annual Meeting, 1830 5 00
Visitors to the Museum 5 Private Days 12 19 0 k 34 18 6 Ditto for Collecting Subscriptions... , m4 coos 6 4 3
Visitors to the Léctutes..s.5.0dsetiece aancen 4 9 0 Insurance from Fire.......se000...., eeeevee 4 6 3
Sale of Museum Cathloguel: cs. ssssahestuss G1 8 0 Poor and Parochial Rates...s.ccccccssssesee 516 6
Use of Lecture Room..., eieve stars 210 0 Purchase of Books for the MAbrary..ccovecscee onl 17 O
Public Subscription for erection of New Glass Printing, Advertising, and Stationery........ 019 0
Cases in the Museum sicivinas ceMea ck vatean 94 8 O Chemicals and Expences of Lectures.....0..5. 38 0 0
Purchase of Objects for the Museum,.....0000 S18 8
Preparation of Specimens for ditto, Preserva-
tion Glasses, Ore ra eee ee.
Candles and Fire Wo0d....s..eececccscss y i. 2
Tyson, Ironmonger, for Wire Window Guard. 118 4
ee Goulden, Turner, for Stands for Museum Spe.
CIMENS cRalsiSiaswce SUbbaceeweeceecee cecccns f fot 0
Admans, Plasterer, for Work to Library,..... O19 6
Carriage of Parcels, Postage, Window Blinds,
Brushes, and Incidental Expenees,..scsesee 810 $8
Whites and Goulden, for Erecting New Glass
COREE ie Wie sued ta wete-ceige’s cits cotteverte 9219 6
Advertising and Circulars relating to Subscrip-
HON. TOF GIttOs . vais sad wsencuawebooaeuteses 214 0
Balance in the hands of TYGQAGIEFSyessecresse 3 € 7z
—— ———
£273 18 73 £273 18 72

——. —_—. C. WEEKES, Treasurer, ae

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Donations to the Library.

at

Earl Darnley—Latham’s Synopsis of Birds, 10 vols. 4to.; Mitford’s
History of Greece, 4 vols. 4to.; Plinii Naturalis Historiz, 3 vols.
16 mo.

Viscount Clifton—Biographical Dictionary, 15 vols. 8vo.

Colonel Barrett—Adriani Istorii Dé suoi Tempi, 1 vol. folio;
Gesnerii Bibbliotec& Universalis, 1 vol. folio.

Rey. A. Brydges—Bibliotheque Choisie, 28 vols. 16mo.

Mr. J. Fletcher—The Siege of Damascus, and Minor Poems, | vol,
16mo.

Mr. Sladden—Woman and other Poems, 1 vol. 8vo.

Mr. W. Masters—Hortus Duroverni, 1 vol. 16 mo,

Mr, John Pout—Ashburton’s History of England, 1 vol. folio.

W. Frend, Esq.—3 Folio; 10 Quarto; 89 Octavo Volumes, and 8
Tracts on various Literary and Scientific Subjects.

Mrs G. Wood—Nicholson’s Encyclopedia, t1 Nos,
Mr. Blackley=-Copies of Deal, Sandwich, and Feversham Charters.

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Books adoed to the Hibrarp.

@Makespeare’s Plays, 8 vols. 8vo.
Library of Entertaining Knowledge, 10. vols, 16mo.
Mechanic’s Magazine, 2 vols. 8vo.
Monthly Review. 3 vols, 8vo;
Butler’s Hudibras, 2 vols. 8vo.

Jacob’s Annals of Guernsey, Part 1, 8yo.

JOHN POUT,

Librarian.

REPORT

OF THE

DIRECTORS and CURATORS of the MUSEUM.

The Directors and Curators in presenting a Report of the
_ proceedings of the year now closed, call the attention of the
Members of the Institution to the Report last published; by
a reference to which, they will be reminded of the anticipa-
tions then indulged in, for the improvemeut of the Museum
during the succeeding season, By a careful comparison of
‘the Museum at that period with its present condition, the
Members will perceive that those anticipations have been
more than realized, and that its appearance and usefulness
have alike been improved and extended during the past
twelvemontb,

The recent erection of large Glass-cases, which has been
effected through the liberality of the Public, has very essen-
tially contributed to the appearance of the Museum, and has
given space for new and more complete arrangements both of
Birds and Animals to be formed, Those friends who were
fearful of the want of space in the building, will now be con-
vinced that future dispositions may be made, that will enable
the Museum to contain all that can be collected for a long
series of years,

At the formation of the Collection, the system of classifi.
cation adopted was that of Linnzeus, which having compara-
tively but few subdivisions, was best calculated for the dis-
play of a limited number of specimens; but as the Collection
increased, it became capable of illustrating to a still greater
extent—it is presumed therefore, that the change of arrange-

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ment lately effected, will be found to be far more advantageous
to the Student in Natural Histcry, and afford a sufficient
warranty for the alteration,

It will not perhaps be out of place, briefly to state the
relative merits of the Linnean and Cuverian Systems ; which
will best shew the object sought by the change,

When Linneeus commenced the study vf Natural History,
he found it involved in all the obscurity that necessarily arose
from the want of method in nomenclature, is primary ob-
ject was to remedy this defect, and accordingly he established
Generic and Specific titles of two words only, instead of a
line, or even a sentence which the elder writers often employed
for the same purpose—having determined this, he bent his
mind to devise 2 ready method for ascertaining the ideutical
plant or animal that fell under the Naturalist’s observation ;
for which purpose he employed frequently but one character,
and that often a very unimportant one, (as the number and
position of stamens among Plants,) which was to regulate aud
determine all the rest, Systems constructed upon this aud
similar principles are called Arbitrary, or Artificie!, and are
the very reverse of those now generally adopted by modern
Systematists, which are called Natural by way of contradis-
tinction, The nomenclature of Linnzus is excellent, and is
accordingly continued to the present day; but his after en-
quiries were solely directed to the ascertaining the name ofthe
object, and cunsequently have fallen into disuse. In the Na-
tural system, not one character alone of an Animal or Plant is
taken, but a review of the whole, so that during the very
time the student is employed in finding out the name of the
subject, he is learning its truc relation to others in its physi-
ology—he is intimately acquainted with its food and manner
of living ifan Animal—or its qualities, medicinally or econo-
mically, ifa Plant, The advantages of the latter mode are so
obvious, that no further explanation appears necessary, to
account for the changes recently wtroduced in the arrange-
ments at the Museum,

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In conformity with the Natural System, Mr, Jobn Friend
has now entirely re-arranged the Birds agreeably to the Regne
Animal of Cuvier ; by which the connecting links of the
various assemblages become more apparent, and a gradation
is preserved that renders the Cases more instructive and en-
tertaining.

The same system has also been pursued by the Curator in
the classification of the Mammalia, which now form a very
imposing part of the Collection, Many of the skins presented
to the Museum by [lis Excellency the Governor of Madras,
(Right Hon. S. R. Lushington,) and which were noticed in
the last Report, have been recently set up, and give a strik-
ing effect to the room, that smaller specimens would be
incapable uf producing—these will long attest that gentleman’s
liberality, and also the interest he attaches to the intellectual
aspirations of the Citizens lic formerly represented, The
Society is greatly indebted to Capt. Charles Bentham, R, N.
fur the skin of a very beautiful young Lion from Barbary,
measuring ten feet, and with a mane abvut half grown---
this, with the Bengal Tiger, furnish the most striking ex-
amples of the Cuverian Order, Carnassiers.

The contributions in Ornithology have been extensive as
well as highly valuable, for during the past season many
Genera have been supplied: aud this department may now
not alone be considered the most beautiful in the Museum,
but also better illustrated than any other Yeanch of Natural
(istory. ‘The extraordinary structure of the Secretary or
Snake-Eater, (Falco serpentarius) presented by Mr. Roch-
ford, cannot fail to arrest attention; nor less so, the Super!
Menura (Menura Nove Hollandize) from the peculiar forma-
tion of the tail feathers ; and the Caledonian Night Heron,
(Ardea Caledonica) which for softness and beauty of coloring
Las no equal among its congeners ; which latter are all pre-
sents from Capt. Stead, A very beautiful and rare little
water-bird, the gift of G, C, Oxenden, Esq. (from whom

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some of the finest specimens that adorn the Cases have been
received,) the Madagascar Teal (Anas Madagascariensis) also
deserves particular notice. Dr, Chisholm has added a most
beautiful male Golden Pheasant, (Phasianus pictus) which
was bred by him in Canterbury; and E, 8, Curling, Esq.
to whom the Society is largely indebted for previous present-
ations has furnished a specimen of the Wandering Albatross,
(Diomedea exulans) which is the largest of all known water-
birds,

The friendly interchange of Specimens with the Chatham
Museum will be hailed by the Members with pleasure. Dur-
ing the past season the collection has been enriched with the
Cape Promerops (Upupa Promerops), Orange-throated Lark
(Alauda Capensis), Tropic Bird (Phaeton zthereus), and some
other birds from that source: and the Curators have been
enabled to return a few duplicates, by which each Institution
has been improved, and the end of Science—the advance-
ment of knowledge, and increase of good feeling promoted,

In arecord of this kind it would be unpardunable to omit
mention of the assistance the Society has received from the
talent of two of its own Members, E, P. Thompson, Esq. of
Dover, and Mr. Edw, Beasley, of Canterbury ; who have
each by their success in Taxidermy, contributed to the variety
and splendor of the Ornithological Cases,

A most valuable addition to the Class Reptilia has been
made by the liberality of Richard Tomson, Esq. of Rams-
gate, being an Alligator (Lacerta Alligatur) nearly 8 feet
long, with its dentition complete, and having its scales in
the most beautiful state of preservation, A stuffed specimen
of the Guana (Lacerta Iguana) has also been received from
the Misses Dorset,

In Conchology the presentations have been less numerous
than during the preceding season; but one, the Swallow
Shell (Mytilus hirundo) from the Cabinet of Mrs, R, Small,
merits notice from its singularity and beauty,

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A small Collection of Shells was set apart during the last
year to elucidate the System of the Chevalier de la Mark.
It is hoped by the next Report to announce the change in the
whole of the Conchological Series, for in no part of Natural
History, is the advantage of the natural over the artificial
system, more apparent than amongst Shells,

The same principles that have been adopted in the other
branches of Natural History are found equally valuable in En-
tomology, where the kind of food is invariably determined by
the grand division in which the Insect is placed: thus the
British Insects are now arranged by Mr, Newport according
to the system of Stephens, the most recent as well as the best
authority on this subject. The principle upon which this
system has been established, is the dividing of Insects into
two grand Series according to their natural affinities—first,
Mandibulata, comprising those furnished with jaws and in-
struments of manducation, and which feed on solid parts of
animals and vegetables :—and second, Haustellata, compri-
sing those Insects that have the mouth tubulated in the form
of a rostrum or sucker and without any real manducatory or-
gans: the food of this latter class consists entirely of Honey
or fluids derived from vegetable or animal substances, The
Genera comprised under these two grand divisions are so ar-
ranged as to form nearly a Cycle, those at the end of the se-
cond, (Haustellata) being nearly related to those at the be-
ginning of the first (Mandibulata),

In the department under the care of Mr, John Brent jun, the
Implements, Weapons &c, of various nations and tribes of un-
civilized people, the specimens are now placed in a manner
that cannot fail to be interesting even at a cursory glance,
The plan pursued has been to commence the Series with the
most rude attempts of workmanship in wood only ; afterwards
are placed others in which wood is used with fish-bones tied
on with braidings of grass &c.; then follow Paddles &c, in
which a more elaborate carving is shewn; and lastly, those

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where the advance of Art is more conspicuous by the intro-
duction of Metal.

Mrs, Gurdon has added an Indian Painting, which is highly
valuable as proving the high state of the Art atnongst the na-
tives of that country—the subject of which is the supplication
of the goud spirit tu the evil one.

The Report must 1iet be closed without again introducing
the name of E, 8, Carliug, Esq. who has contributed a most
striking o’ject in the head ofa New Zealand Chief. The
mode of preservation adopted by these rude peuple, very
nearly resembles that of the Aucient Egyptians, at least as
far as the Head is ec: ucerned, but it is nut known that they
have made any attempts to preserve the whole uf the body,
as was formerly comiaon in Egypt, The subject presented
has a profusivn of glossy black and curled hair, which isin a
perfectly natural state ; the skim of the face is «f a yellowish
brown, on which are dark and curving lines, so dispused as
tu harmenize with the muscular direction of the face, Could
the useless cruelty of the practice be separated from the mind,
it mast be admitted, that a considerable approach t» Taste
has been exercised, in the manner in which the tattuoing has
been effected.

Thus upon a Summary of the year’s proceedings, the Di-
rectors have pleasure in recording the general interest the
Museum continues to excite, which is evinced by the nuinber
and value of additional gifts; and also the talent aud activity
displayed in the Museum by its Officers; who, in all the
changes that have been effected, have had a constant view to
the interests of the Iustitution, by facilitating the study ofthe
Sciences, and by rendering their acquirement mure pleasing,
more comprelieusive, aud consequently more useful,

List OF DONATIONS

TO THE

MUSEUM.

MAMMALIA.

Felis Leo (Lion) young Male—Algiers

Three Skins—New Holland—viz. Orni-
thorynchus fuscus, Cuv. (Duck billed
Platypus) 2 specimens—and Petaurista
Taguanoides, Cuv, (Petaurine Opossum)

Dasypus Peba, Cuv, (The Peba or pig-
headed Armadillo)

Cebus lunatus, Cuv. (Spectacle Sapajou)—
Dasyprocta acuta, Cuv. (Agouti or longs
nosed Cavy)

BIRDS.

Fourteen Skins (New Holland) viz. Oriolus
regens: Meliphaga chrysocephala, Tem.
(Regent bird)—Menura Nove Hollandia
(Superb Menura) male and female—Me-
rops Phrygius (black and yellow Bee
Eater) 2 specimens—Motacilla cyanea
(Superb Warbler) -Merops Philippinus
(Philippine Bee Eater)—Scythrops psit-
taceus (New Holland Channel Bill)—Al-
cedo tribrachys (Azure Kingsfisher)—
Psittacus pv!chellus (Turcosine Parakeet)
—Ardea_ Pacifica (Pacific Heron)—
Ardea Caledonica (Caledonian Night
Heron)—Anas lobata (Lobated Duck )—
--and Platalea leucorodia (Spoonbill)—
Also Procellaria Capensis (Pintadu Petre!)

Diomedea exulans (Wandering Albatross)

Anas Crecca (Teal) Anas clangula (Golden
Eye) female

Falco serpentarius(Secretary or Snake-eater)
Corvus albicollis (White-necked Crow)
(stuffed)

Certhia familiaris (Common Creeper) stuffed

Ampelis garrulus (Waxen Chatterer)

Ardea stellaris (Bittern)

Donors.

Capt. C. Bentham, R.N.

Capt, Stead

Misses Dorset

Mr. Atkins

Capt. Stead
E. S. Curling. Esq,

Mr. J. Wood

Mr. Rochford

Mr. T. Kingsford, jun,
Mr. Fostall

Mr. Knight

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Colymbus (Redthroated
Diver)

Phasianus pictus (Painted or Gold Pheasant)
male—Loxia oryzivora (Java Grosbeak)
female

Colymbus Troile (Foolish Guillemot) young

Anas Madagascariensis (Madagascar ‘Teal)
stuffed

Diomedea exulans (Wandering Albatross)
young

Caprimulgus Europeus (European Goat-
sucker)

Upupa Promerops (Cape Promerops).-Alauda
Capensis (Orange-throated Lark)—and
Phaeton ethereus (Common Tropic Bird)
stuffed. Also Tanagra Mexicana (Black
and blue Tanaget) and another Foreigao
Skin

Corvus Pica (Magpie) — Alauda arvensis
(Skylark )—Loxia chloris (Green Linnet)—
Fringilla Montana (Mountain Sparrow)
and anotLer specimen—stuffed

Falco buteo (Buzzard)

Corvus glandarius (Jay) stuffed

Strix stridula (Brown Owl)

Falco Milvus (Kite) —Strix stridula (Brown
Owl)

septentrionalis

REPTILES.

Lacerta Alligator (Alligator) stuffed
One Foreign Snake

One ditto
Lacerta Chamelion (Chamelion)
Ditto ditto
Rana ventricosa (Bull-frog) stuffed
FISH.
Exocetus volitans (Flying Fish)
INSECTS.
120 Specimens British
1 Specimen ditto
1 Ditto ditto
1 Ditto ditto

Scorpio Europeus and Scolopendra morsi-
tans
Monoculus (King Crab) young

Aphrodita aculeata (Sea Mouse)
SHELLS,

1 Foreign Specimen (Mytillus Camelii)
1 Ditto (Mytillus hirundo)
1 Ditto (Venus litterata)

Mr. C. C. Cottrell
Dr. Chisholm

Mr. G, Newport

G. C. Oxenden, Esq.
Capt. Thorpe, 89th
Mr. J. Abbott, jun.

Chatham

Philosophical Institution

Mr, E. Beasley

F. A. Tomlin, Esq.
Mr. T. Davey

Mr. R. Gordon

Mr. F. Graham

Rd. Tomson, Esq.
E. S. Curling, Esq.

Rt.Hon.S. R. Lushington

George Dorset, Esq.
Mr. A. Payn
Mr. W. Brent

Mr. C. Collard

Mr. G. Newport
Mr. Branford
Mr. G. Fortune
Mr. J, Crippen

George Dorset, Esq.
Mr. C. Collard
Mr, C, Collard

J. Furley, jun. Esq.
Mrs, R. Small
Mr. 1, Friend

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Various Specimens (Helix detrita)

Very large specimens of Ianthina

2 Specimens of Venus gallina,
Cy prea Zebra

2 Foreign Specimens (Chama hippopus and
Spondylus aurantiacus) young

2 Ditto (Cyprea annularis and Voluta
Caffra)

2 Ditto (Haliotis)

2 Ditto (Nerita tesselata)

ZOOPHYTES.

Specimen of Spongia ventilabrum (Hardy

Island) and 2 specimens of Fungi
Specimen of Echinus mammiliatus
Specimen of Madrepora ramea

FOSSILS.

and 2 of

5 Specimens of Echinus (Cydaris papillata)
1 Echinusin Flint

2 Chalk Fossils

1 Specimen of Fern

3 Specimens

1 Specimen

MINERALS.

36 Volcanic Specimens (Isle of Ascension)
13 Specimens

3 Ditto

2 Ditto

1 Specimen

COINS.

3 Roman Copper—1 English Silver

1 English Silver

1 English Copper

3 English Silver—1 Spanish Silver

2 English Silver

1 Roman Copper—2 old English Copper
1 Copper Medal

1 Ditto

ANTIQUITIES.

Elegantly ornamented Roman Style
Roman Ring
Ancient Key (St. Augustine’s Monastery)

ILLUSTRATIONS
OF THE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF
DIFFERENT NATIONS.

1 Large Paddle (New Zealand)—1 Bow and
6 Actows (Solomon Islands)—1 Shieid, 2
War Clubs, and ) Basket (Port Stephens)

S. Kingsford, Esq.
Mr. Adams

Mr. T. Weekes
Miss I. Masters

Mr. J. Davey
R. Royle, Esq.
Mrs. H. Croasdill

Capt. Stead
Mr, W. Masters
Mr. Mockett

Miss S. Plumptre
Miss E. Gibbs
Mr, T. Thurston

Chatham Phil. Institution

Mr. W. Benstead
Mr. Robinson

Capt. Stead
Mrs, Amherst
Misses Dorset

Chatham Phil, Institution

Miss E. Gibbs

Mrs. Amherst

Mr. I. Wraith

Mr, G. F. Smith
Mrs Duckworth
Mr. G. B, Foreman
Mr. W. Masters
G. Bedford, Esq.
Mr, Hengler

Mrs. W. Masters

Mrs. Duckworth
Mr, §, King

Capt, Stead
Cc

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Indian Painting—Instrument used in Boxing
by the natives of Madagascar—and West

Indian Thief-taker Mrs. Gordon
2 Malay Kreis George Dorset, Esq,
3 Implements of War, and Wooden Spoon

(Fernando Po)—Fan (Demarara) Misses Dorset

MISCELLANEOUS.
12 Specimens of Vegetable Skeletons Mrs, Amherst
3 Teeth of Sperm Whale Capt. Stead

Part of the Skin ofan Alligator, tanned—and

portion of ditto made into and worn asa

Shoe Mr. I. Fraser
Foreign Bird’s Nest—Small Elephant’s Tusk Misses Dorset
4 Burmese Figures Mr. F. F. Cobb
Tooth of the Rhinoceros Miss E. Gibbs

Preserved Head of a New Zealand Chief E.S. Curling, Esq.

WILLIAM MASTERS, Curator.
JOHN FRIEND, Secretary.

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Trustees of the Building.

Mr. Alderman R. Frend T. L. Burch. Esq.
Mr. Alderman J. Cooper Mr, W. Philpot
Mr. Alderman 1 S. Biowne Mr. G. Ash

Mr. Alderman M. Cowtan Mr. J. T. Linford

Mr. Alderman W., Jones Mr. W. Masters
Mr. Alderman H. Cooper Mr. H. K. Nisbett
Mr. Alderman O. Snoulten ' Mr. T. Wilkinson
J.J. Peirce, Esq.

Mr. Alderman W. Homersham | Mr. W. Beer

Officers of the Institution.

Secretary—Mr. T. Wilkinson Guardians of the Apparatus—
Treasurer—Mr. C. Weekes Messrs, Phillips and Warman
Librarian—Mr. J. Pout Collector of Subscriptions—Mr.
T. Davey
Officers of the Museum.
DIRECTORS.
H. W. Carter,;Esq. M.D. F.R.S.E.] R. Frend, Esq. Alderman
R. Chisholm, Esq. M. D. O. Snoulten, Esq. Alderman
W. H. Baldock, Esq. M. A. G. C. Oxenden, Esq.

Curator—Mr. W. Masters, F.H.S,
SUB-CURATORS.-

1, Mr. W. H. Weekes 5. Mr. J. Brent, jun.
2. Mr. E. F. 8. Reader 6. Mr. H, Christian, juan.
3. Mr. J. Friend 7. Mr. G. Newport

4. Mr, W, Brent
Secretary—Mr. John Friend
Treasurer—Mr. C. Weekes
Exhibitor—Mr. T. Davey

Committee appointed for the year ensuing.
1. John Brekt, Esq. (Mayor) And tbe following Memhers, by
2. Mr. Alderman Snoulten virtue of their Offices :—
3. Mr. Alderman H. Cooper 1. Mr, T. Wilkinson

4, Mr. T. Hart 2. Mr. Wm. Masters
5. Mr. H, K. Nisbett 3. Mr. I. Friend

6. Mr. James Delmar 4. Mr. C. Weekes

7. Mr. J. Brent, jun. 5. Mr, I. Pout

8. Mr. J. Weeks 6. Mr. S. Phillips

9. Mr. W. Taylor 7. Mr. H. Warman

10 Mr, W. J. Cooper

Honorary Members.

John Haviland, Esq. M.D. Regius Professor of Physic in the University
of Cambridge.

John oe Esq. M.D. Regius Professor of Physic in the University of
Oxford.

The Reverend William Buckland, D.D. Professor of Mineralogy, Oxford.

The Right Hon. Lord Tenterden, Lord Chief Justice

Sir Anthony Carlisle, F.R.S. Surgeon Extraordinary to the King,

General Miller.

Gideon Mantell, Esq. Lewes, F.R,S,

Godfrey Higgins, Esq. F.S.A.

Edward Spencer Curling, Esq.

Mr. Henry Weekes, Sculptor.

Jobn Lindley, Esq. F.R.S,, L. 8., G.S, &e,

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Members for Life.

The Rt. Hon. the Earl of Darnley
The &t. Hon, the Earl of Guilford Mr. Alderman Cooper.
The Rt. Hon. Lord Sondes Mr. Alderman H, Cooper
The Rt. Hon.Vise. Fordwich, M.P. | Mr. George Ash

Thomas Lever Burch, Esq.

The Rt. Hon. 8. R. Lushington Mr. Thomas Hart
The Hon. Richard Watson, M.P. Mr. John Breat, jua.
Sir Edward Knatchbull, Bart. Mr. W. Masters
Thomas Law Hodges, Esq. M.P. Mr. G. D. Keen,

Joseph Royle, Esq.

W. 4H. Baldock, Esq.
Thomas Feord, Esq.
John James Peirce, Esq.
John Brent, Esq.

Mr. W. Beer

A. H. Spratt, Esq.
Mr. Robert Ashdowne
Mr. John Pout

Ladies.—Annual Subscribers.

Miss Kenrick
Mrs. Wm. Masters

Andrews, Thomas

Baldock, W. H.
Barrett, Col.
Baskerville, Thomas
Beaseley, Edward
Bellingham, Frederick
Bellingham, John
Bilbe, John

Bland, William
Blomfield, Rev. J.
Bowman, William
Brammall, Rev. D.
Browne, Ald.J.S.
Brydges, Rev. A, E,
Buckley, George
Budden, John
Bunbury, T. B.
Burt, J.G. K., M.D.

Carter, H. W., M. D., F.R.S. E.

Catch pool
Chapman, Garmston
Chipperfield, Robert
Chisholm, R., M. D.
Christian, Henry
Christian, Henry jun.
Clements, Henry

Cobb, F. F.

Cock, Richard

Collard, William

Cooper, W. J,

Cottrell, C.C,

Cowtan, Alderman Mawer
Cowtan, Charles P,

Mrs. Harvey
Miss Miller

Members.

Delmar, William
Delmar, James
Dorman, Thomas
Dudderidge, Henry

Eyles, J. E.

Fenton, Edward
Field Abraham
Fletcher, W. A.
Fletcher, Kdmund
Flint, Abraham
Flint, Benjamin
Flint, Frederick
Foreman, William
Foreman, G. B.
Frend, Alderman Richard
Frend, William
Friend, John
Furley, Robert

Goodban, Charles
Gregory, Rev, Edward
Gregory, George
Gurteen, Rev. S,

Hacker, Thomas
Hacker, George
Halford, Richard
Harvey, Henry W.
Harvey, Capt. John
Hills, William

Hatfield, W.

Hodgson, Brian
Homersham, James, jun.

Houghton, John
Hunt, Thomas
Hurst, George

Jackson, Joseph
Jones, John Gere

Keen, Henry

Keen, Stephen

Keen, Albert

Kingsford, Edward

Kingsford, Sampson
ingsford, Henry
ingsford, Samuel

Lee, Richard
Linford, J, Le
Lloyd, Rev, M H.

Marlen, Henry

Marshall, Charles

Marsh, Rey, G. P,

Martin, John

Maynard, N. J.

Miller, John

Minter, John

Molesworth, Rey, J. E,N,
oss, George

Mvunt, Wil'iam

Neame, George
Newport, George
Nisbett, H, K,

Oakly, John

Oliver, Thomas
Oxenden, Sir H. Bart.
Oxenden, G, C,

Parker, Jesse
Partridge, John
Phillips, Ss,
Philpot, William
Philpot, George
Plummer, Edward

Pratt, Henry

Quillinan, Edward
Quin, Rev, J,

Read, Thomas
Reader, E. F, S.
Reader, J. R.
Ridout, James jun.
Robinson, G, Ss.
Robinson, ——_.

Sabine, Alfred

Sankey, Robert
Schroeder, John

Sharpe, W. (Longport)
Sharp, W, (St. George's)
Sharp, W. jun. (Burgate)
Shindler, Robert
Simonds, John

Smith, Henry jun.
Smithson, H: M,
Snoulten, Alderman Osborn
Soulby, George

Southee, Edward

Stead, Captain

Stead, Stephen

Taylor, William
Terry, Thomas
Thompson, Edward P.
Tylden, Sir J. M.

Vachell, Horatio

Walker, Robert
Warman, H.
Weeks, John
Weekes, Capon
Weekes, W. H.
White, William
Whitehead, _
Wilkinson, Thomas
Woolwright, Henry

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BOOK SOCIETY.

Adams, Jobn
Andrews, Thomas

Brent, John
Brent, John, jun.
Browne,
Budden, John
Beilingham, John
Blomfield, Rev, J.
Bundock, J,
Beer, W.

Colegate, Robert
Carter, W. EI.
Chisholin, R.

Christian, Henry, jun.

Cock, R.
Dew, George
Foord, Thomas

Goodban, Thomas
Gurteen, Rev, S.

Subseribers,

Goodson,

Homersham, J. jun.
Harman, ——
Houghton, John

Jones, Heary

Kingsford, S.
Keen, Stephen
Keen, Albert
Kingsford, Miss

Linom, ——
Lloyd. Rev. M. H.
Linford, J. T,

Masters, William
Marten, John
Marlen, Henry

Oxenden, Sir H. bart.
Oxenden, G.C.

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Pout, John
Quin, Rev. J.

Robinson, ——
Read, T.

Snoulten, Alderman
Sharp, William
Smith, H.
Shindler, R.
Skeates, H.
Southee, ——~
Taylor, W.
Trimnell, Wm,
Weekes, C,
Weeks, Joha
Waiman, H.
Wilkinson, T.
Wynch, ——

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The period for which the Committee were appointed having
expired, they beg to present to the Members the usual Sum-
raary of Lectures, with an Abstract of the Treasurer’s Ac-
count, and a List of Presentations and Additions to the
Library.

The Committee were enabled to arrange the delivery of
Lectures during the past year, and recommend to the especial
thanks of the Members those Gentlemen whose kind exertions
empowered themto do so, The deviation from the pre-
scribed order of the Lecture List, which has in some in-
stances, to the regret of the Committee, occurred, must with
every previous care sometimes happen, the Lectures being
dependant on so many unforeseen circumstances,

_ The Treasurer's Accounts will shew the amounts of Re-
ceipts and Payments during the past year.

The Librarian’s List will be perused with satisfaction, The
Presentations are valuable ; and the additions made by the
Book Society connected with the Institution, are a flattering
earnest of the benefit to be anticipated by the formation of
that Society, The Committee have much pleasure in stating
that.a very desirable object, the publication of a new Cata-
logue of the Library, only awaits the sanction of the Mem-

bers to place it in their hands,

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A very gratifying proposition will be submitted to the
Members, to allow the Library to be opened as a Subserip-
tion Reading Room, to which the Committee anticipate their
ready assent. It will be proposed that Non-Members be per-
mitted to become Subscribers, It*s hoped that this measure
will advance the general interests of the Institution.

The contemplated publication of the Library Catalogue
prevents the Committee from dilating on many subjects con-
nected with the present state, and future prospects of the
Institution, And they will therefore only call the attention
of the Members to the circumstances of the formation of the
Book Society, and to the proposed opening of a Subscription
Reading Room, as evidences of the capabilities of the Insti-
tution, which, by the united exertion and patient perse-
verance of its Members and Friends, may in a few years be
fully developed,

Committee

Appointed for the year ensuing.

S. Kingsford, Esq. (Mayor)
Mr. Alderman Bient
Rev. J. Blomfield

And the fullowing members by

virtue of their offices,

Mr. T. Wilkinson

Dr. Burt

Mr, T, Hart | W. Masters
Johit’ Brent J. Friend
J. Weeks | C, Weekes
W, Taylor J. Pout
W. H. Tiimnell | S. Phillips
T, Austin H, Warman

Summary of Lectures.

1831-2.

Oct. 4—Annual General Meeting.
i Mr. T. Dowton, on Phrenology,.
5—Mr. Hunt, on the Pleasures of Science,
Nov. 1—Mr. Masters, on the English Poets.
16—Mr. Taylor, on the Natural History of the Mouth
and Teeth,
22—-Mr, Warman, on Mechanics,
29 —Mr. Newport, on the Anatomy and Physiology of
Insects,
Dec. 6—The Rev. John Blomfield, on Civilization, with
reference to the Progress of Agriculture,
13—Mr, Hunt, on the construction and uses of the
Steam Engine.
20— Mr. Marten, on the Life and Character of General
Washington,
Jan, 10—-M. Sharpe, Esq. on Gesture, in reference to the
Fine Arts,
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4 Mr, T. Dowton, on Phrenology,

Feb, 14—Mr. Taylor, on the Natural History of the Mouth
and Teeth—(continuation),
28—The Rev. J, Blomfield, on Civilization, with re-
ference to the Progress of Agriculture—(con-
tinuation),
March13—Mr, W. Masters, on Conchology,
27—Mr. Marten on the Progress of Knowledge,
Aprill0 Mr, Read, on Gothic Architecture,
17—Mr. W. Masters, on Conchology.
24—Dr. Burt, on the History of the River Niger,
May 1—Mr, Hunt, on the History of the Steam Engine ~
8—Mr. Hunt, on the Results of Steam Machinery,
15—Mr, Warman, on the Reasoning Faculties,
22—The Rev. J. Blomfield, on the Benefits of Civiliza-
tion, as promoted by popular Education,
29—M. Sharpe, Esq. on Gesture, in reference to the
Fine Arts,
June 5—Mr, Marten, on the Life of Neibuhr, the Arabian
Traveller,
12—Mr, Phillips, on Optics,
49—Mr Masters, on Botany,

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Donations to the Hibrarp.

———__——_-

Mr. Wm. Masters—Life of General Miller, 2 vols, 8vo.

Dr. Carter—Antiquities of Pompeii, 1 vol. folio, ; Plates
to ditto, 1 vol. ditto.

Mr. Thos. Austin—Bower’s History of the Popes, 2 vols.
4to; Chatterton’s Poems, 1 vol. Svo.; Dunbar’s Essays on
the History of Manthino, 1 vol, 8vo.; Playfair’s Statistical
Breviary, 1 vol. 8vo,; Gregory’s Comparative View of the
State and Faculties of Man, compared with those of the
Animal Kingdom, 1 vol, 16mo.; Voltaire’s Life of Charles
XII, 1 vol. 16mo.; Hudibras, 3 vols. 16mo, ; Le Droit Pub-
lic de Europe, 2 vols. 16mo,

Dr. Acton, R. N.—Dissertation on Malaria, Contagion,
~ and Cholera, 1, vol, 8vo,

Mr. Phillips—Glassie Philogia Sacea, 1 vol, 8vo.

Mr. W. Sharpe, St. George’s—Le Malheur et la Pitie,
1 vol, 80,

A Friend to the Institution—His‘ory of the Battle of Agin-
court, 1 vol. 8vo.

Charles William Viscount Milton, F. R.S. &c,—First re-
port of the British Association for the Adyancement of Science,

1 vol, 8vo.

Lord Teynham—(A Pamphlet, How it must work )

From the Book Society of the Institution—20 Octavo Vols,,
various ; 38 Duodecimo do. do.

Additions,—38 Octavo vols, various; 50 Duodecimo
vols, ditto.
JOHN POUT.

LIBRARIAN.

REPORT.

OF THE
DIRECTORS anp CURATORS or tne MUSEUM,
SES -

The Directors and Curators of the Museum congratulate
the Members of the Institution on the general augmentation
that the collection under their charge annually receives, not
in one department alone, but in the whole. Not a season
passes but some of the specimens collected at an early period
of the establishment are removed, and give place to others
that are superior—many new ones are introduced—and thus
the whole series is in progress of a gradual but decided im-
provement,

In the Fossil department the Museum has received a trea-

sure from Mr. Henry Weekes (the Sculptor), not easily ©

obtained—a perfect cast of one of the most extraordinary
extinct animals (Plesiosawurs) that has hitherto.rewarded the
researches of the Geologist.

Many highly curious subjects in Comparative Anatomy
have been presented by W. D. Couchman, Esq., collected
from the interior of South America, expressly for this Mu-
seum, and prepared for the Cases by himself.

Numerous additions to the Birds have been made during
the past year, for which the Society is chiefly indebted to
two of its Honorary Members, E. S. Curling, Esq. and
W. D. Couchman, Esq., through whom the collection has
been considerably enriched; and the duplicate Skins have
enabled the Curators to set up a great number without addi-
tional expence to the Institution.

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Various specimens of Minerals and Articles of Domestic
Manufacture, from Otaheite and the Southern Islands, have
been forwarded by a valued friend of the Institution—Gene-
ral Miller,

The Head of a New Zealand Chief, curiously tattooed,
{and for the tribe evidently of considerable beauty) has been
received from Captain George Deedes,

The thanks of the Members are especially due to the
before-mentioned Donors as well as to Miss Sophia Frend,
for a valuable collection of Casts of the Coins from the
Greek Islands and Colonies, many of which attest the high
State of the fine arts of Antiquity, as compared with the
British Coins struck previously to the commencement of the
present century,

A new season has now commenced, and the Directors and
Curators feel pleasure in assuring the Members of the Insti-
tution, that judging both from the past and from the reiterated
promises of future support, a similar increase to the Collection
in its onward course may reasonably be anticipated,

List of Donations to the Museum.
Quadrupeds. . Donors,

Chrysochloris Capensis (Cuv.) (Cape Mole) Lieut, S. Hilton, R.N,
Lemur Macaco(Prosimia Macaco Cuv.) Ruffed

Lemur Mr. W. Sharp
3 Skins, viz. Monkey, and 2 varieties of Tiger
Cat—Demerara W. D, Couchman, esq.
Birds.

100 Skins—Demerara—comprising specimens
of Falco ornatus (Crested Goshawk) Falco
aurantius (Orange-breasted Hobby) Lanius
sulphuratus (yellow bellied Shrike) Psittacus
Macao (Red and blue Maccaw) Psittacus
Sosove (Cayenne Parakeet) Alcedo bico-
lor (Rufous and green Kingsfisher) Cuculus
Cayanus (Cayenne Cuckow) Cuculus tran-
quillas («Cayenne black Cuckow) Galbula
paradisea (Paradise Jacamar) Oriolus leu-
copterus (Whitewinged Orivle) Picus hi-
rundinaceus (Lesser black Woodpecker)
Trochilus pella (Topaz Humming: bird) and
various specimens of Toucans, Parrots,
Kingsfishers, Chatterers, Motmot, Rock
Manakin, Tanagers, Creepers, Humming-
birds, &c, &e. &c. W.D, Couchman, esq.

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32 Skins—New Holland—comprising speci-
mens of Gracula (Ptilorynchus Mac Leyil
Cuv ) Satin Grakle, male and female, Orio-
Jus (Meliphaga chrysocephala Cuv.) Regent-
bird, Psittacus Pennantii (Pennant’s Par-
rot) Psittacus hematopus (red breasted Par-
ret) Psittacus scapulatus (Tabrian Parrot)
Certhia sanguinea (Crimson Creeper) Pipra
punctata (Speckled Manakin) Pipra striata
(Striped-headed Manakin) &c, &c.

Tringa ochropus (Green Sandpiper) Cuculus
canorus (Cuckow)

Charadrius calidris (Sanderling)

Phasianus colchicus (Common Pheasant—Fe-
male in male plumage)

Ardea Stellaris (Bittern)

Colymbus arcticus (Great Northern Diver, fe
male) Colymbus stellatus (Speckled Diver)

Fulica atra (Coot)

Falco nisus (Sparrow Hawk)

Anas acuta (Pintail) male and femate

Colymbus cristatus (Great crested Grebe)

Hzmatopus ostralegus (Pied oyster-catcher)

Procellaria pelagica (Stormy Petrel) 2 speci-
mens old and young—stuffed

Rhamphastos Toco (White-throated Toucan)
stuffed—-Sturnus cinclus (WaterOuzel) stuf-
fed

Merops erythropterus (Redwinged Bee Eater)
stuffed—Todus obscurus (Dusky Tody)
stulfed

Upupa epops (Hoopéé)

Auas Coromandelicus (Coromandel Teal) and
Turcus auratus (Gilded Thrush)

Caprimulgus Europzeus (Goatsucker)

Falco buteo (Buzzard) stuffed

Caprimalgus Europzus (Goatsucker)

Motacilla phcenicurus (Redstart)

Fish.

Exocetus yolitans (Flying-fish)—Diodon Hys-
trix and 2 specimens of Syngnathus Hip-
pocampus (Pipe-fish)

Insects.

100 Specimens—China
1 British Specimen
1 Ditto

Aphrodita aculeata (Sea Mouse)
Crustaceze.

Monoculus po!yphemus (King Crab) young—
2 specimens .

1 Asterias pentapbylla

Shells.

1 Foreign specimen (Cyprwa Mauritiana)

41 Concholepas—1! Patelia equestris (Cup Lim-
pet) and 5 other foreign speeimens

Various spe cimens

E. S, Curling, esq.

James Wall, esq
Mr. J. Cramp.

Edward Hughes, esq.
Rt. Hon. Lord Sondes

Mr. S. Jones

Mr. Thomas Davey
Mr. J. Chaffey
Mr. Crayden

Mr. T. Boorman
Mr. Je Wood

Mr. W. Masters

Mr. J. Friend

Mr. Edward Beasley
Mr, Knight

Mr. E. P. Thompson
Mr. Henniker

R. M. Mount, esq.

Mr. R. Tassell
Mr, Rutter

J. Furley, jun. esq.

R.M. Mount, esq.
Mrs. Inman
Rev. M. H. Lloyd

Mr, Barton

J. Furley, jun. esq.
R. Frend, esq.

Mrs. Mapleton

Mr. T. Weekes
Miss Brent

li
Zoophites, &c.

Large specimen of Madrepora muricata John Gill, esq,
Specimen of Cup Madrepore J. Furley. jun. esq.

Comparative Anatomy.

9 Skulls of Quadrupeds, viz. Tapir, Deer
Monkey, Paca, Agouti, Opossum, Ant-
eater, Armadillo, and Sloth, Skull of Cro-
codile, Bony Shell of Armadillo, Larynx
of Baboon, Fore and Hind Feet of Tapir

— Demerara. W. D. Conchman, esq:
Head and Horns of Spanish Sheep Mr. Boyd
Skull of Purpoise Edw. Kingsford, esq.

Fossils.
Cast of Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus Mr. H. Weekes.
Large specimen of Fossil Wood T.L. Burch, esq.
7 Chalk Fossils Mr. J. Dadd.
1 Specimen from Kentish Rag Mr. Apsley:
Specimen of Fossil Wood Mr. Clark.
1 Fossil Tooth of Shark Mr- W. Masters.
Several specimens of Fossil Terebratula Mr. Back
Minerals.

1 Specimen of Iron Pyrites Mr. J. Uden;
Very beautiful specimen of Chrystal en-

closing Shells, &e, Mr. Parrinton,
Various volcanic specimens—Owyhee General Miller.
12 Specimens Mr. J. Mockett.
Various specimens—Nova Scotia Mr. I. W. Woodworth

Coins, &c.

1 English Silver Coin Mr. W. Sharp.
1 Roman Copper Mr. Phillips.
2 Roman Copper Mr. H. Collard.
1 British Copper Mr. J. Friend.
1 Roman Silver Rev. G. P, Marsh,
61 Greek and Roman Copper and 1 Silver Mr. O’Brien.
6 Roman Copper Mr, Harris.
Various small Roman Copper Coins, 1 Roman

Silver, 1 English Silver Mr. W. Masters.
2 English Copper Mr. Back.
1 Roman Copper Rev, M. H. Lloyd
Two Medals Mrs, Wood.
1 ditto Mr. G: S. Robinson.
60 Casts of Coins of the Greek Colonies Miss S, Freund.

Illustrations

OF THE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF
VARIOUS NATIONS.
Canadian Canoe and 2 Paddles W. Curling, esq.

2 Large Fans—Owyhee—4 ornaments of
Feathers N. J. May nard, esq,

12

5 Ornamented Gourds used as Water vessels,
New Zealand—6 Specimens of Bark Cloth,
Large specimen of Matting from Phor-
mium tenax, Necklace of Human Hair,
&c. &c. Otaheite—one carved ivory Walk-
ing Stick

Indian War Club, Country Hatchet, Head
Dress of Feathers, Specimens of Thread,
&e, Demerara

Burmese religious Manuscript

Tobacco Pipe, New South Wales

Miscellaneous.

Specimens of Augur Worm perforating
Wood (Margate Jetty)

1 Antique Key—3 Teeth of Cachelot

Antique Key

Pair of Old Engtish Ladies’ Shoes

3 Teeth of Sperm Whale

2 Tortoise Eggs—5 Birds Eggsmand 2 spe-
cimens of Gums—Demerara

2 Dissected Leaves of Ficus religiosa

4 Guillemot’s and Puffin’s Eggs

5 Impressions of Antique Seals

Preserved Head of a New Zealand Chief

General Miller.

W.D. Couchman, esg-
E. 8S. Curling. esq,
Mr. J. Pout.

Dr. Jarvis.

Mr. J. Crippen, een.
Mr. J. Crippen, jun.
Mrs. Gibbs,

General Miller.

W. D. Couchman, esq.
Rev. G. Smith.

Mr. G. Austin

Mr. Simpson.

Captain George Deedes.

WILLIAM MASTERS, Curator.
JOHN FRIEND, Secretary.

a

CATALOGUE

OF THE

LIBRART

OF THE

Canterbury Phitosophicat

LITERARY INSTITUTION.

PREFACE.
a

The formation of a Pusric Lisrary in the City of
Canterbury on a large scale is of the highest import.
ance, both as regards the general interests of Science, and
the improvement and gratification of the inhabitants, This
object, therefore, demands the constant and unremitting ex-
ertion of the Committee and Members of the Institution,
and claims the cordial co-operation of all who feel interested
in the advancement of knowledge and the well being of
Society. Such Pusriic Lrsrary it is presumed, would not
only confer especial honour on our ancient city, but its utility
would be felt and acknowledged throughout the eastern part
of the County generally,

The library until lately, was greatly deficient in Standard
Works, and innumerable sets of books were incomplete ; it
will now be found to contain many of the best publications,
and the imperfections alluded to have been remedied, The
great increase of the library has rendered it necessary to
publish a new catalogue, in the arrangement of which, facility
of reference has been the object sought. An addition of
nearly one thousand volumes has been made since the last
catalogue was published, and the Book Society connected with
the Institution, has already contributed nearly one hundred
volumes, and a like number may be expected annually.

‘The augmentation and improvement of the library has long
occupied attention, and with a view to the furtherance of
these objects, the late Earl of Darnley presented a valuable
selection of books, as did also the present Earl, Sir J. M:
Tylden, Sir, E. Brydges, Alderman Frend, William Frend,
Esq. W. H. Baldock, Esq. Col, Barrett, the Rev, A. Brydges,
Capt. Harvey, R. N. Dr. Carter, Gideon Mantel, Esq. and
numerous other gentlemen have rendered similar assistance and
it is anticipated that many noblemen and gentlemen may be
induced to present their duplicate copies.

JOHN POUT, Lisrarian,
Canterbury, Nov. 1832.

asad

A Catalogue, &¢.

—=9DDHOHOco—

Arts and Sciences.
1015 Adams’ Lectures on Natural and Experimental

Philosophy Vol. 1
1016 ditto 2
1017 ditto 3
1088 ditto 4
1019 ditto (Plates) 6
870 Barreff.’s Young Artilleryman
94 Blackburn, on Ship-building
367 British Encyclopedia Vol. i A BUB
398 ditto 2 BU B—E LL
269 ditto 3 EL L—I RR
370 ditto 4 IRR—-NIC
371 ditto 5 NI C—RYWN
372 ditto 6 RY N— Z

830 Cox’s Gentleman’s Recreation, viz. Hunting, Hawk-
ing, Fowling, and Fishing

22 Croker, Williams, and Clark’s Complete Dictionary

of Arts and Sciences, Voll A—DY Y

23 ditto 2E—PYT
24 ditto 3 Q— Z
791 Derham’s Miscellanea Curiosa Vol. 1
792 ditto 2
793 ditto 3
1422 Egyptian Antiquities Vol. 1
1423 ditto 2
122 Encyclopedia Britannica Vol. 1 A —ANG
122 ditto 2 ANG—BAR
124 ditto 8 BAR—BZO
125 ditto 4 CAA—CIC
126 ditto 5 CLC—DIA
127 ditto 6 DL A—EIN
128 ditto 7 ETH—GOA
129 ditto 8 GOA—HYD
130 ditto 9 HYD—LES
131 ditto 10 LE S—MEC
132 diito 11 MEC—MID
133 ditto 12 MID-NEG
134 ditto 13 NEG—PAS
135 ditto 14 PAS—PLA
136 ditto 15 PLA—RAN
137 ditto 16 RAN—SCO
138 citio 17 SCO—S TR
139 ditto 18 ST R-ZYM
140 ditto Supplement A—JM P
141 ditto ditto JMP-—-ZEM

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16

Philosophical Transactions

Ferguson’s Lectures
(Plates)
Gregory’s Economy of Nature Voll
ditte 2
ditto 3
Hamilton’s Philosophical Essays
Herschel’s Discourse oa Natural Philosophy
Memoirs on Science and Art Vol1
ditto 2
2 Nicholson’s Journal of Natural Philosophy and
the Arts Vol I
ditto 2
ditto 3
ditto e 4
ditto 5
Pinkerton’s Essay on Medals Vol 1
ditto 2
7 Phillidor ? analyze des Echecs (par)

Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society

of London for 1820
ditto
ditto
ditto
ditto
ditto
ditto
citto
ditto
ditto
ditto
ditto
ditto
ditto
ditto

Play ford’s Introduction to the Skill of Musick
Rawley’s Sylva Sylvarvm, Bacon’s History of

Life and Death
Simpson’s Compendium of Practical Musick
Stephenson’s System of Land Surveying

Vintne1’s, Brewer and Spirit Merchant’s Guide

Vince’s Heads of a Course of Lectures on
rimental Philosophy
Young Gentleman’s and Lady’s Philosophy
ditto

Expe-
Vol 1
2

Mathematics, Algebra, and Geometry.

324
325
1154
152
284
70
251
438
192
299
300

Arnott’s Phisics

ditto
Bevan’s Practical Treatise on the Sliding R
Blassiere’s Elemens de Geometrie (par)
Cambridge Problems

Vol 1

ule

Cowley’s Appendix to the Elements of Euclid

Cresswell’s Maxima and Minima
Cunn’s Euclid’s Elements of Geometry
Dealtry’s Principles of Fluxions
Frend’s ptinciples of Algebra

ditto

part 1
2

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1155
301

1267
1153
1248
1249
1250
1251
1252
1253
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1255
1256
1257
1258
1259
1260
1261
1262
1263
1264
1265
1266
1270

328

17

Frend’s Principles of Algebra

Francoeur’s Lineal Drawing and Introduction to
Geometry, as taught atthe Lancastrian Schools
of France

> Howard’s Treatise on Spherical Geometry

Hutton’s Mathematical Dictionary Vol 1
ditto 2
Hutton’s Recreations in Mathematics Vol 1
ditto
ditto
ditto
ditto
Kepleri Harmonices Mundi
Kersey’s Algebra, and Halley’s Lectures
Leybourn’s Cursus Mathematics
Ludlam’s Rudiments of Mathematics
Maseres’ Appendix
Mole’s Elements of Algebra
Newton’s Mathematical Principles Vol 1
ditto 2
ditto 3
Newton’s Mathematical Elements
Robertson’s Geometrical Treatise of Conic Sections
Stewart’s Geometrical] Propositions translated
Stone’s Mathematical Dictionary
Stone’s Elements of Mathematics
Vince’s Treatise on Plane and Spherical Trigono-
metry
Vince’s Principles of Fluxions
Vince’s Elements of Conic Sections
Witty’s Treatise of the Sphere
Wood’s Elements of Algebra

Cn B® 09 0%

(Plates)

Astronomy.

Dell’s Evenings Amusements for 1830

Ferguson’s System of Astronomy

Frend’s Evenings Amusements for 1804
ditto 1805
ditto 1806
ditto 1807
ditto 1808
ditto 1809
ditto 1810
ditto 1811
ditto 1612
ditto 1813
ditto 1814
ditto 1815
ditto 1816
ditto 1817
ditto 1818
ditto 1819
ditto 1820
ditto 1821
ditto 1822

Gassendi Institutio Astronomica
Gregory’s I'reatise on Astronomy
c

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436 La Place, Exposition du systéme du Monde

(par) Tome 1
437 ditto 2
776 Martin's Philosophy Vol 1
777 ditto 2

859 Moxon’s Tutor to Astronomy and Geography
73 Vioce’s Treatise on Practical Astronomy

278 Vince’s Elements of Astronomy

788 Uranoscopia, or Contemplations of the Heavens

1213 Wells’ Young Gentleman’s Astronomy, Xc.

Geography.
246 Brooks’ General Gazetteer

1523 Cities and Principal Towns in the World Vol 1
1524 ditto 2
991 Colombia Vol 1

992 ditto 2
1342 Eachard’s Gazetteer’s, or Newsman’s Interpreter
1501 Eachard’s Exact description of Ireland
1189 Garnier’s Geography, French and English

812 Gordon’s Geography Anatomized

110 Guthrie’s System of Geography
1512 Maritime and Inland Discovery (History of) Vol :
1513 ditto
1514 ditto 3

773 Martin's Philology

75 Martyn’s Geographical Magazine, Asia and Africa
7 Ogilby’s Africa
6 Ogilby’s America
1442 Present State of the Universe

Navigation.

799 Atkinson’s Navigation
99 Grant’s Longitude

296 Mackay’s Treatise on Longitude at Sea and Land
Mechanics.

206' Gregory’s Treatise on Mechanics Vol 1

207 ditto 2

208 ditto (Plates) 3

346 Phillips’ Four Dialogues on Natural Phenomena
314 Wood’s Principles of Mechanics

Hydraulics and Hydrostatics.

311 Coates’ Hydrostatical and Pneumatical Lectures

420 Six on the Construction and rise of a Thermo-
meter

46 Vince’s Principles of Hydrostatics

Optics.
373 Observations concerning the Inflections of Light

111 Smith’s complete System of Optics
318 Wood’s Elements of Optics

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Agriculture.

Lon 8¥|1$27

1190 Bland’s Principles of Agriculture
Lon 8/1770

1087 Rural Economy
Commerce and Political Economy.

104 Booth’s System of Book-keeping

293 Brydges’ Population and Riches of Nations

298 Brydges’ What are Riches ?

255 Coxe’s View of America in 1787-1794

72 Cronhelm’s new method of Book-keeping

435 Dilworth’s Beok-keeper’s Assistant
1592 Jacobs on the Precious Metals Vol 1
1593 ditto 2
1568 Jones’ English System of Book-keeping
1177 Jones’ Defence of Book- keeping

415 Kelly’s Elements of Book-keeping
1185 Playfair’s Statistical Breviary

464 Postlethwayt’s Britain’s Commercial Interests ex.

plained and improved Vol 1 jLon 8vol1757
465 ditto 2
845 Preston’s Commercial Arithmetic Lon 8voll817
1175 Price on Reversionary Payments, &e. Vol 1 |Lon 8voli792
1176 ditto 2

1458 Questio quodlibetica—or whether it may bee
lawful] to take vse for Money ?

1432 Results of Machinery
1433 Rights of Industry

96 Shires’ improved method of Book-keeping

219 Smith’s Elements of the Science of Money
457 Smith’s Wealth of Nations Vol J
458 ditto 2
459 ditto 3
235 Wine and Spirit Adulterators Unmasked

Medicine, Surgery, and Anatomy.

1179 Aiton’s Dissertations on Malaria, Contagion, and
Cholera

1378 Bayle’s Medical Experiments

1367 Boyle's Natural History of Humaine Blood

385 Carter on Foreign Hospitals

223 Cooke on Nervous Disorders—Apoplexy Vol 1 |Lon 80] 1320
224 ditto Palsy 2 1891
225 ditto Epilepsy 8 1823

1 Cowper’s Anatomy of the Human Bodies Oxf fol 1698

1399 Johnstoni Medicine Practice
243 Maclean on the Evils of the Quarantine Laws, and
Non-existence of Pestilential Cuntagion
323 Newton’s Return to Nature
1370 Paracelsus’ Mysteries of the Creation, &c.

1811
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1689 Physician (The) : Lon 12mo'1839
827 Quincy's English Dispensatory Lon 8y0|176)
1216 Solomou’s Guide to Health Der 8yo|

1183 Trotter’s Medical and Cuenical Essays Lon 8vol1795

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Physiognomy and Phrenology.

1400 De Ville’s Outline of Phrenology
272 Lavater on Physiognomy, by Granville Vol 1

273 ditto 2
274 ditto 3
275 ditto 4

Chemistry, Electricity, and Galvanism.

419 Carpue’s Introduction to Electricity and Gal-
vanism

1120 Cavallo’s Treatise on Electricity Vol 1
1121 ditto 2
247 Chaptal’s Chemistry of the Arts Vol 1
248 ditto 9
249 ditto 3
250 ditto a

417 Davy’s Elements of Agricultural Chemistry
201 Davy’s Elements of Chemical Philosophy
_ 54 Distiller of London
322 Elliot’s Elements of the Branches of Natural

Philosophy
393 Fourcroy’s general System of Chemical Know-

ledge Vol 1
394 ditto 2
395 ditto 3
396 ditto 4
397 ditto 5
398 ditto 6
399 ditto -
400 ditto 8
401 dittu 9
402 ditto 10
403 ditto 11
320 Garnett’s Outlines of Lectures on Chemistry
202 Henry’s Elements of Chemistry Voli
203 ditto 2
377 Lagrange’s Manual of Chemistry Vol 1
378 ditto 2

279 Lavoisier’s Elements of Chemistry
1283 Lemery’s Course of Chemistry (by Harris)
313 Nicholson’s Dictionary of Chemistry
421 Nicholson’s Introduction to Natural Philoso-

phy Vol 1
422 ditto 2
446 Parkes’ Chemical Catechism
404 Priestley’s Experiments and Observations on
the Air Voli
405 ditto 2

406 ditto 3
407 Priestley’s Experiments and Observations relating
to various branches of Natural Philosophy Vol 1 |Lon 8vo,1779

408 ditto 2 |Birm 8vo}1781
409 ditto 3 1786
147 Shaw’s Boezhaave’s Chemistry Vol 1 jLon 4to}1741
148 ditto 2 1741

829 Shaw’s Chemical Lectures Lon 8yol1734

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21

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1011 Thompson's Chemistry Vol 1 |Lon 8voj1820
1012 ditto 2
1013 ditto 3
1014 ditto 4
1636 Thompson’s History of Chemistry Vol 1 {Lon12mo0j1&30
1637 ditto 2 1830
168 Weekes’ Memoir on the portable Eudiometer Rand 4to]1828
Natural History.
1554 Bell’s Phenomena of Nature Ed 12mo/1827
1591 Blumenback’s Elements of Natural History Lon 8vol1825
1170 Cuvier’s Avimal Kingdom Voll {Lon 8vol1827
1171 ditto 2
1172 ditto $s
1173 Ccitto 4
1174 ditto Synopsis of Species 5
1494 Derham’s Phisico-Theology Vol 1 |LonI2mo}1749
1495 ditto 2
817 Goldsmith’s History vf the Earth and Animated ;
Nature Voll |Lon 8vol1774
818 ditto Animals 2 y
819 ditto ditto 8
&20 ditto ditto 4
821 Citto Birde 5
$22 ditto Birds and Fish 6
823 ditto Fish and Insects 7
824 ditto Insects 8
1626 Journal of a Naturalist Lon 8voj1830
1408 Menageries Voll |Lon 8vo}1829
1409 ditto 2 1830
1410 ditto 3 1831
1411 ditto 4
1503 Plinii Secundi Historie Naturalis Tom | |Lug Bat|!635
1504 ditto 2
1505 ditto 3
855 Ray’s Wisdom of God manifested in the Works
of the Creation Lon 8voj1709
1570 Spallanzani’s Traets translated by Dalyell Yol1 |Edin 8voj1803
1571 ditto 2 .
1572 Townson’s Tracts on Natural History and Phy-
siology Lon 8vo|1799
1163 Turton’s General System of Nature, containing
Mammalia, Birds, Fish, Amphibia Vol 1 jLon 8vo0j1806
1164 ditto Insects 2
1165 ditto ditto 3
1166 ditto Worms 4
1167 ditto Vegetables 5
1168 ditto ditto 6
1169 ditto Mineral Kingdom 7
1559 White’s Netural History of Selbourne Ed 12m0}1827
1297 Wonders of Nature and Art Vol 1 |Lon)2mc}1750
1298 ditto 2
1299 ditto
1300 ditto

22

Ornithology.

1413 Architecture of Birds
Latham’s Synopsis of Birds

254
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
165

221
1404
1405
1406
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56

1280
119
1178

1569

305
1345

304
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1158
1159
1160
1161
1401
1412

1627

ditto
ditto
ditto
ditto
ditto

Latham’s Index Ornithologicus

ditto

Latham’s Supplement to Synopsis

ditto

Pennant’s Genera of Birds

Entomology:

Huish’s treatise on Bees
Iusect Architecture
Insect Transformations
Insect Miscellanies

Kirby and Spence’s
logy
ditto
ditto
ditto

eects

Conchology.

Introduction

Vol 1

Vol 1 Part 2
Vol 2 Part |
Vol 2 Part 2
Vol 3 Parti
Voi 3 Part 2
Voli

2

Vol 1

2

to Enstomo-
Voll

Crouch’s Illustration of Lamarck’s Conchology
La Mark, Coquilles Fossiles des Environs de Paris

(par)

Castle’s Introduction to Botany

Botany.

Curtis’ Linnean Classes and Orders of Plants
De Candoile, theorie elementaire de la Botanique

(par

Ge Candolle, Memoires sur la Famelle des Melasto-

macéés et des Crassulacees
Lee’s Introduction to Botany
Masters’ Hortus Duroverni
Rose’s Elements of Botany
Smith’s Flora Brittanica

ditto
ditto
ditto
ditto

Vegetable Substances—Timber Trees, Fruits, &

Vol

1
2
3
4
5

ec.

Vegetable Substances used for the food of Mau

Mineralogy:

\ikin’s Manual of Mineralogy
5 Clarke’s distribution of the Mineral Kingdom

i 4
Swammerdam’s Book of Nature, or History of In-

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Mantell’s Geology of Sussex. .
Mantell’s Illustrations of the Fossils of Tilgate
Forest Lape
Packe’s Anko graphia sive Convallium descriptio
BELLES LETTRES.
Poetry.

Archer’s Emmet the Irish Patriot

Armstrong’s Art of Preserving Health
Boileau’s Works Voll
ditto 2
Brooke’s (Arthur) Poems
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ditto Durovernum
ditto Thoughts and Feelings
ditto Poems
ditto Elegy on P. B, Shelly
Butler’s Hudibras—by Dr. Grey Vol 1

ditto 2
Butler’s Hudibras

Butler’s Hudibras Voll
ditto 2
ditto 3

Chatterton’s Poems

Cottle’s Icelandic Poetry

Cotton’s Poems

Cromeck’s Remains of Irithsdale, and Galloway
Song

Duck’s Poems

Dyer’s Poetics or Poems, and Disquisitions cn

Poetry Voll
ditto 2
Dyer’s Poems
Epectetus’s Enchiridion—translated by Walker
Freeman’s Kentish Poets Voll
ditto 2
Fletcher’s Chozar and Sela
Grafenstein
Gray’s Poems

Henley’s Esther Queen of Persia

Jones’ Poems and Translations from the Asiatic
Languages. 2nd Edition

Lille (Abbe de) Le Malheur et la Pitie

Lucretius’ Six Books of Epicurean Philosophy,
and Manilius’ System of Antient Astronomy—
translated by Dryden and Creech

Milton’s Paradise Lost

Montgomery’s Satan

Moore’s Lyrical and Miscellaneous Poems

Ovid’s Art of Love

1450 Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Englished by G. Sandys

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Pope’s Essay on Man

Rogers’ Italy

Scott’s Lay of the last Minstrel

Sewell’s Poems

Sladden’s Woman and other Poems

Thelwall’s Poetical Recreations of the Champion
Thomson’s Seasons

Walpole’s Specimens of Scarce Translations

Drama.

Addison’s Rosamond
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Beggar’s Opera, School for Lovers, &c.
Comus, Elenora, &c.
Dryden’s Plays
Farquhar’s Beaux Stratagem, &c.
Pertin’s Contes Moraux tirés des Tragédies de
Shakspeare
Rowe’s Works Vol 1
ditto 2

Sterlinge’s Tragedies, &c.
Terence’s Comedies, translated by Echere
Theatrical Magazine Vol

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Adventures of Natura

Arabian Nights Entertainments

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Cassandia Vol 1
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ditto 3
ditto 4
ditto &

Fenelon, Les Aventures de Telemaque (par)

Florian’s Estelle Pasto:ale

Florian’s Guillaume Tell

Genlis, Alphonsine (par Mad. de) Tom 1
ditto 2

Genlis, Adele et Theodore (par Mad. de) Tom 1
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1669 ditto 2
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mosa

873 Gerardo, the vnfortvnate Spaniard
1525 Godwin’s Caleb Williama
1618 Guards Voll
1619 ditto 2
1420 ditto 3
1222 Hays’ Victim of Prejudice Voll
1223 ditto 2
1089 Hogg’s last of the Lairds
1527 Leonora, or Characters drawn from Real Life Vol 1

1328 ditto 2
1493 Le Bachelier de Salamanque

1638 L? Hermite en Ltalie Tom 1
1639 ditto 2
1640 ditto 3
1641 ditto 4
1589 Les Memoires de la Vie du Comte D***

1650 Marmoatel’s Contes Moraux Tom 1
1651 ditto 2
1652 ditto 3
1653 ditto 4

1676 Montolieu, Les Chateux Suisses (par) ~ Tom 1
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1678 ditto

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1648 ditto 3
1649 ditto 4
1673 Ricard, Le Portier (par) Tom 1
1674 ditto 2
16975 ditto 3
1654 Ricard, Marchand de Coco (par) Tom |
1655 ditto 2
1656 ditto 3
1657 ditto 4
1658 ditto 5
1028 Scott’s Tales of My Landlord—Black Dwarf, and
Old Mortality Vol 1

1629 ditto—Old Mortality
1630 ditto—Old Mortality and Heart of Mid Lothian 3
1631 ditto—Heart of Mid Lothian 4
1632 ditto 5
1633 ditto—Heart of Mid Lothian aud Bride of Lam-
mermuir 6
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trose 7
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838 Wells’s Tales—Mournful, Mirthful, and Mar-
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839 ditto 2
840 ditto 3
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1379 Agreeable Companion in Prose and Verse
1497 Amusemens serieux et Comiques
1390 Brown’s Remains, Serious and Comic, in Prose
and Verse
294 Brydges’ Cimelia. seu examen criticum librorum
ex diariis literariis lingua precipue gallica ab
anno 1665 usque ad annum 1792 scriptis selectum
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rum et Latinorum
£86 Brydges’ Res Literar:e, pibliographical and cri-
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987 Ditto for January 1821
988 Ditto for May 1821 to February 1822
289 Brydges’ Gnomica—detached thoughts
367 Butler’s Feminine Monarchie or Historie of Bees.
‘The Regiment of Health or direction for the Life
of Man (Black Letter )
1076 Duncombe’s select works of the Emperor Ju-

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866 Franklin’s Essays Lon 8vol1793
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Republics, Pitt’s speech on Peace with France,

Proceedings of Charlestown on the death of

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1535 Lemery’s treatise on Foods translated by Dr. Hay
1541 Lettres du Marquis de Roselle
1446 Notice des Tableaux du Muscé Royal
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1083 Pope’s Dunciad Variorum, Martin's Essays on the
Art of Dying, Priestly’s Sermon on the Repeal
of the Corporation and Test Acts, Taxation no
Tyranny, Ananswer to the resolution and ad-
dress of the American Congress
290 Phillips? Theatrum Poetarum Anglicanorum, a
reprint with Notes by Sir Egerton Brydges
1326 Royal Mornings—Frederic Loquitur
854 Sadducissimus Triumphatus, or a full and plain
evidence concerning Witches and Apparitions
1586 Schlegel’s Lectures on the History of Antient and
Modern Literature Vol 1
1587 ditto be
1342 School of Man
1682 Scott's Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft
1507 Smith’s (Horatio) Ancient and Modein Games and

Festivals
1198 Taylor’s Miscellanies, in Prose and Verse
1461 ditto

1119 Thelwall’s Letter to Cline, on imperfect develupe-
ment of the Faculties mental ané moral
303 Thelwall’s results of experience in the treatment
of cases of Defective Utterance, &c.
167 Travcts—The Gamesters, a Poem, Duneombe’s
Elegy in Canterbury Cathedral, Sermons, &e.
1323 Visions of Dom Francisco de Quevedo Villegas

1317 Voltaire’s Philosophical Dictionary Vol 1
1318 ditto 2
1519 ditto 3
1520 ditto 4
1521 ditto 5
1322 ditto 6

317 Wainewright on the Literary and Scientific pur-
suits of the University of Cambridge
1282 Warder’s true Amazons, or Monarchie of Bees
766 Wright’s Essay on Wines, &c.

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1329 Addison’s Spectator Vol 1
1330 ditto

2 1334 ditto 6
1331 ditto 3, 1335 ditto 7
1332 ditto 4 1336 ditto 8
1333 ditto 5

332 Annals of Philosophy
385 ditto
1101 Annual Register of London

Vol 1
2

1102 ditto 1777 1111 ditto
1103 ditto 1778 1112 ditto
1104 ditto 1779 1113 ditto
1105 ditto 1780 1114 ditto
1106 ditto 1781 1115 ditto
1107 ditto 1782 1116 ditto
1108 ditto 1783 1117 ditto
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Courtv’s Works of Josephus

De Lolme on the English Constitution

Dilworth’s History of the Buccaniers of Ame-
rica

Dobson’s History of the Troubadours

Duff’s History of the Mahrattas Vol. 1

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Du Government, des moeurs, et des Conditions en
France avant la Revolution

Ecbard’s History of the Revolution

English Liberties, or Free-born Subjects’ Tnberi-
tance

Erskine’s View of the Causes and Cousequences of
the present War with Frauce

Etat présentdu royaume de Portugal

Florus’ Roman History, Englished

Freeholder, or Political Essays

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pre Vol 4
363 Godwin’s Commonwealth of England Vol. 1
364 ditto 2
365 ditto 7
366 ditto 4

448 Goldsmith’s Crimes of Cabinets
262 Gordon’s History of the American War Vol. 1
263 ditto 2
264 ditto 3
265 ditto a
1511 Gratton’s History of the Netherlands
74 Higgins’ Celtic Druids
1303 Histoire de la Decouverté et dela Conquéte du
Perou Tom 1
1304 ditto 2
1360 Histoire de la Virginie
790 History of the Parliament from Anne to Geo. 2nd
1516 History of the Western World (United $.) Vol. 1
1517 ditto 2
1518 ditto 3
43 Hooper’s History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars
during the reign of Charles Ist
1275 Fmpartial Enquiry into the Management of the
War in Spain, by the Ministry at home
789 Inquiry into the share which Charles Ist had in
the Transactions of the Earl of Glamorgan

1387 Introduction a L’Histoire L’Europe Tom 1
1388 ditto 4
1600 Irving’s Conquest of Grenada Vol. 1
1601 ditto 2
1611 Italy in the 19th Century Vol. 1
1612 ditto 2
1610 Jones’s Journal of the Sieges of Spain, 1811 and
1812

1597 Juarros’ History of the Kingdom of Guatemala
1437 Junius’ Letters
4 Kentish Gazette 1793 and 5
3 Kentish Post and Canterbury Journal, from 1770
to 1773
21 Lediard’s Naval History of England from the
Norman Conquest to 1734
1425 Mably, droit public de L’Europe (par) Tome 1
1426 ditto 2
381 Machiavelli’s Prince
1301 Manguall’s Historical & Miscellaneous Questions
1686 Marmonte!, Les Incas (par) Tome 1
1687 ditto ditto 2
1310 Medulla Historia Anglicane
1540 Memoires de Brandebourg
1624 Memoirs of the Empress Josephine

106 Mitford’s History of Greece Vol. 1
107 ditto 2
108 ditto 3
109 ditto 4

895 Modern Universal History. Life of Mahommed
History of the Arabs to the taking of Bag-
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Turkish History to Kablay Kban
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Persia, Hindustan, &c.
Peninsula of India, Eastern Tartary, &e.
China
Japan and East Indies
English East India Company, Dutch ditto 10
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and Terra australis, or Southern Continent 11

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of the Jews 13
Africa, Egypt, and African Islands 14
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Barbary, Morocco, Algiers, Tripoli, &c. 1s
Malta, Spain ig
Spain, Leon and Castile, Arragon 20
Spain, Arragon, Valencia 21
Portugal, Navarre 22
France from Clovis to Charles 6th 23
France, Charles 7th to Louis 13th 24
France, Louis 14th to Louis 15th and Italy
to Benedict 9th 25
Italy Clement 5th to Clement 11th 26
Venice 27
Naples, Genoa 28
Germany, Conrad to Maximilian 29
Germany, Charles 5th and 6th 30
Holland to 1697 ‘31
Denmark to Frederick 5th 32
Sweden 33
Poland, Russia 34
Russia to Elizabeth, 1744 35
Florence 36
Bologna, Parma, Geneva, Milan, Savoy,
&e. 37
South America to Montezuma 2nd 38
Peru, North America : 59
North America to 1733 40
North America to 1753 41
Hungary, Bohemia, Austria, &c. 49
Conclusion of Modern History 43
Index to 43 vols. of Modern History 44

Moore’s Commonwealth of Utopia
Moore’s Narrative of the War in India
Naylor’s History of Helvetia, or Rise and Progress

of the Federative Repub. of the 15th cent. Vol. 1
ditto 2

New History of England, by Question and Answer
Nicolas’ History of the Battle of Agincourt
Niebubr’s History of Rome Vol. 1

ditto 2

Life of Mahommed.
History of the Arabs to taking of Bagdad

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Palgrave’s History of England
Paris (Historical Scenes)
Paris, Revolution of July, 1850
Plain Englistman’s Historian
Poll of the Canterbury Election for 1790, and the
Poll of the County of Kent, 1790
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Poll of Canterbury E!ecters for Deeember, 183%
Present State of Europe
Present State of the Ottoman Empire
Rapin’s History of England Vol. 1
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Ray’s complete History of the Rebellion
Reform Festival, Canterbury
Robertson’s History of America & Scotland, Vol- 1
Robertson’s History of Charles 4th and India 2
Robinson’s History of England, from the Invasion
of Julius Czsar to George I.
Salmon’s Review of the History of England
Secret History of the Calves’ Head Club

Vol. 1

Selecte e profanis scriptoribus Historia, adapted
to the Hamiltonian System Vol 1
ditto 2
Sharpe’s declaration of the People’s natural right

to a share in the Legislature .
Shuckford’s sacred and prophane History of the
World connected Vol 1
ditto 2
ditto 3
Stebhings’ History of Chivalry and the Cru-
sades Voll
ditto 2

State of the present War on Hungary, Austria

Temple’s History of the Irish Rebellion in 1643
Tindal’s History of England (a continuation of
Rapin’s) Wm. III. to Geo. Ist Voi l
ditto Geo. I. to Geo. If. 2

Tracts, &c. relating to the Commonwealth from

1606 to Vol 1

ditto 2

ditto 3

ditto 4

ditto 1644 to 5

dilto 6

ditto 1647 to 7

ditto 1643 to 8

ditto 1651 to 9

ditto 1683 to 10

ditto 1643 to 11
Wolley’s Loyalty amongst Rebels

Wyvell’s Political Papers Vol 1

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Bicgraphy.
Biographical Dictionary Vol 1
ditto 2 A.
ditto 3 B.
ditto 4 G
ditto 5 D.
ditto 6 Ric
ditto i 6 G.
ditto 8 H.
ditto 9 J
ditto 10 Li
ditto 11 M.
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Bousset, Oraisons funebres (par)
Camden’s History of Elizabeth, Queen of England
Caltruchius’ History of the Heathen Gods and

Demi Gods

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Clark’s Marrow of the Ecclesiastical Historie con-
tained in the Lives of the Fathers
Comber’s Memoirs of the Life and Writings of
Thos. Comber, Dean of Durham
Court and Camp of Bonaparte

Dodderidge’s Life of Col. Gardener

Galv’s Life of Byson
Head’s Life of Bruce
Historical parallels

ditto

History of Napoleon Bonaparte

ditto

Johnson’s Lives of the Poets

ditto

ditto
ditto

Kimber’s Life of Oliver Cromwell
King’s Life of Locke

ditto

Vol 1
2

La Vie et les Actions de l’Evéque de Munster
Lewis’ Life of Reynold Pecock,
Asaph and Chichester in Henry 6th reign

Bishop of St.

Life and Times of Francis Ist of France Voll
ditto 2

Life and Reign of Geo. IV. Vol 1
ditto 2
ditto 3

Lives of British Physicians

Lives of British Painters Vol 1
ditto 2

Lives of British Sculptors 3

Lives of British Architects 4

Life of Franklin, by bimself L
46 Lioyd’s Memoires of the Lives and Soff rings of
Persons for their Allegiance to Charles 1st withe
his Life and Martyrdom

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1529 Mavor’s British Nepos Lon 8v« {L800
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4584 Miller’s Memoirs of General Miller Vol | |Lon 8vo]!829
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848 Plutarch’s Lives Vol 1
849 ditto 2
850 ditto 3
851 ditto 4
852 ditto 5
4088 Plutareh’s lives of the illustrious Greeks and Ro

mans with their comparisons, abridged
1683 Sherer’s Military Memoirs of Wellington Voll
1684 ditto 2
4492 Smith’s History of the Lives, Acts, and Martyr-
doms of the Bishops, Fathers and Doctors of the
Primitive Church
4542 Southee’s Life of Nelson
1666 Staal (Mad, de)Memoires ecrits par elle-memeTom1
1667 ditto 2
1455 The most Christian Turk, or a view of the Life
and bloody reign of Lewis XIV.

Chronology:

894 Chronological Table, to 20 vols of Universal His-
tory
40 Helvicus’ Historical and Chronological Theatre
1287 Mortimer’s Compendium
868 Prideaux’s Easy andCom pendious Introduction for
reading all sorts of Histories
797 Salmon’s Chronological Historian
802 Strauchius’ Breviarium Chronologicum
1272 Young’s Chronologia Enucleata

Topography.

931 Armstrong’s History of Minorca

1398 Camden's Britannia :

444 Duncombe and Batteley’s Archiepiscopal Hospitals
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153 Duncombe’s History of Antiquities of Herne and

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1278 ditto Cani2mo|1804
4124 Hasted’s History and Topographical Survey of the

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1125 ditto 2
1126 ditto 3
1127 ditto 4
1128 ditto 5
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ditto 9
ditto 10
ditto 11
ditto 12

Historical and descriptive account of St. Ed-
mund's Bury

Jacveb’s Annals of the British Norman Isles
ditto Vol 2
Lyon’s History of the Town and Port of DoverVol 1
ditto 2
Martin’s Natural History of England Voll
ditto 2

New Remarks of London, within the Bills of
Mortality

New display of the Beauties of England Vol. 1
ditto 2

Paris as it was, and as it is Vol. 1
ditto 2

5 Pompeii Vol. 1
ditto 2

Scott’s Paris, revisited in 1815 by way of Brus-
sels and Waterloo
Smeaton’s Report on Ramsgate Harbour & Tracts
Somner’s Antiquities of Canterbury
Venuti Antichitade Roma
ditto
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parti prima
parti seconda

Voyages and Travels.

Adventures of British Seamen
Anson’s Voyage Round the World

ditto
Barclay’s Universal Traveller
Barnaby’s Travels in North America in 1759
Burnett’s Letters from Switzerland, lialy, &c
Burney’s History of Discoveries in the South

Vol 1
2

Seas Vol 1
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ditto 3

ditto 4

ditto 5
Cogan’s Journey from Utrecht to Frankfort Vol 1
ditto 2

ditto

ditto 2
Denham and Clapperton’s Travels and Discoveries

in Central Africa Vol. l

ditto 2
Discovery and Adventures in Africa

ditto in the Polar Regions
Drake’s Collection of Voyages and Travela
Fintayson’s Mission to Siam and Hué
Hall’s Travels in North America, in 1827, Vol, 1

>» Dampier’s Voyage to New Holland in 1699, Vol. 1
2

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1589 Hodgskin’sTravels in theNorth of Germany Vol. 2 Edin 8yo/1820
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1553 Irving’s Life and Voyages of Christ. Columbus
1545 Irving’s Companions of Columbus

143 Jeffery’s Voyages from Asia to America

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1609 Journey across the Balean Vol.1 JLon 8yvol1831
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1581 Morgan’s Italy Vol. 1 {Par 12mo/1821
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1180 Murray’s Companion and Guide to the beauties of
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1407 New Zealanders

91 O’Reilly’s Voyage to Greenland

92 Parry’s first Voyage to the Artic Regions

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1273 Buxtorfi Lexicon Hebraicum et Chaldaicum

1227 Chambaud’s Grammar of the French Tongue

349 Crombie’s Etymology. and Syntax of the English
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443 Dsletanville’s French Dictionary

142 Dictionaire royal Frangois Anglois et Anglois
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1228 Difference between Words deemed Synonymous

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209 Salome’s Grammar of the Hebrew Tongue
836 Schrevelli Lexicon manuale Greco Latinum et
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843 Salmonis Glassii Philogia Sacra Tom 1
1595 Sarchi on Antient and Modern Hebrew Poetry
1385 Short Introduction to the English Grammar
1534 Wailly’s principes generaux et particulars de la
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1238 Wendeborn’s Introduction to German Grammar

Divinity. .
1371 Abbott’s Christian Family builded by God
3148 Alciphron, or the Minute Philusopher Vol 1
1149 ditto 2
348 Aspland’s Plea for Unitarian Dissenters
1566 Bawer’s History of the Popes Vol 1
1567 Ditto 2

1394 Barrow’s Duty and Reward of Bounty to the Poor

204 Belamy’s Anti-deist

242 Belamy’s Examination of the Objections made to
the new Translation of the Bible

329 Bennett’s History of the Dissenters Voll
330 ditto 2
331 ditto 3
332 ditto 4

51 Bennett’s Temple of Ezekiel
241 Bently’s Reply to Apeleutherus
1448 Beveridge’s Private Thoughts upon Religion
52 Birkbek’s Protestant’s Evidence
173 Blome’s History of the Bible (curious plates)
1363 Boneman’s Antidote against Swearing

1340 Book of Common Prayer (curious plates) Cam12iro' 1662
801 Boys’ Remains, containing sundry sermons Lon 8volj631
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169 Brown’s Devout Christian’s Complete Guide Lon 4 tol1760

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17 Burkett on the New Testament Lon folio|1779

469 Purnett’s Sacred History of the Earth Vol 1 jLon 8vo\1719

470 ditto 2 :

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1607 Chalmer’s Evidence and Authority of theChristian

Revelation Edin 8vo|;g94

1377 Christianity made easy to the meanest capacities |Lonl2mo|j754

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1156 Considerations on ancient and modern Creeds Lon 8vol 1788
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270 Falconer’s Brampton Lecture Sermon
1225 Farmer’s Essay on the Demoniaes of the New Tes-

tament
360 Fellowe’s Guide to Immortality Voll
361 ditto 2
362 ditto ; 3
526 Hales on Faith in the Holy Trinity Vol 1
327 ditto 2

220 Hales on the Origin and Purity of the Primitive
Church of the British Isles
245 Harriott’s Religion of Philosophy

1293 Harvey’s Meditations and Contemplations Vol 1
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411 Harwood’s Discourses on St. Paul’s Description of

Death
1490 Harwood’s Sanctuary of a troubled Soul
232 Higgins’ Mahommed or the Illustrious
171 Holy Bible (black letter)
1553 Ingenious Thoughts of the Fathers of the Chureh
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306 Jones’ Illustrations of the Four Gospels
236 Jones on the Truth of the Christian Religion
1085 Kennicott on the Tree of Life in’ Paradise, &e.
1453 Kenn’s Retired Christian
858 King Henry the Eighth’s Assertio Septem Sacra-
mentarium, or an Assertion of the Seven Sacra-
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844 Kingsford’s Centenary Traces
1306 Klopstock’s Messiah Vol i
1307 ditto 2
359 Landaff’s Sermonson public occasions
334 Law of Celebacy imposed on the Clergy of the
Catholic Church
1436 Leslie on Deism
1279 Mason’s Self Knowledge
461 Mayer’s Death of Bonaparte, and universal Peace
1224 Michaels’ Burial and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
268 Narrative of the Persecution of H. J. DeCosta Vol 1
269 ditto 2
786 Nelson’s Companion for the Festivals and Fasts
of the Church of England
194 New Testament (improved version)
335 Nisbett’s original Evidences of Christianity
536 Nisbett’s Coming of the Messiah
1084 Nisbett’s Triumphs of Christianity over Infidelity
1502 Nouvelles Etrennes spirituelles
1211 Osterwald’s Nature of Uncleanness considered

175 Parker’s Demonstration of the Law of Nature and

of the Christian Religion .
1443 Partrick’s treatise on the necessity of Commu-
nion
1309 Perrin’ Histoire des Vaidois (par)
414 Priestley’s Discourses on various subjects
310 Priestley’s Disquisitions relating to Matter and
Spirit
869 Prideaux’ Doctrine of the Sabbath, &c,

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809 Prideaux’ Old and New Testament connected in
the History of the Jews and neighbouring Na-
tions Voll

810 ditto 2

811 ditto 3

1274 Ray’s Miscellaneous Discourses

837 Rees’ Racovian Catechism

386 Reformation in the Catholic Church of Germany

293 Robinson’s Sixteen Discourses on several texts of
Scripture

412 Sailman’s researches in the East, or an account of
the Tribes of Israel

795 Sherlock’s Discourse concerning Happiness of
Gooc Men

1142 Sherlock’s Discourse on Death
1143 Sherlock’s Discourse on Divine Providence
1144 Sherlock’s Discourse on a Future Judgment
195 Southwood’s Illustration of Divine Government
25 Spencei’s Things New and Old
835 Stanhope’s Parson’s Christian Directory
1376 Steel’s Christian Hero
1286 Taylor’s Worthy Communicant

61 Tayloi’s Translations of Proclus Voll

62 ditto 2
387 Theological Repository Voll
388 ditto 2
389 ditto 3
390 dilto 4
391 ditto 5
392 ditto 6

1366 Thomas & Kempis’ Christian Pattern
680 Vaughan’s Three Sermons
1079 Vindicie Priestleianz, or Lindley’s Address to
the Students of Oxford and Cambridge Vol 1

1 ditto 2
1374 Wakes’ Principles of the Christian Religion
532 Wall’s History of Infant Baptism

256 Watson’s Collection of Theological Tracts Vol 1
257 ditto 2
258 ditto 3
259 ditto 4
260 ditto 5
261 ditto 6

1364 Watson’s Mischief of Sinne
174 Wilson’s Christian’s Dictionary
384 Witherby’s attempt to remove prejudices con-
cerning the Jewish Nation
347 Witherby’s Vindication of the Jews
375 Wright’s Apology for Michael Servetus
271 Yate’s Vindication of Unitarianism
380 Zollitrofre’s Exercises of Piety

Moral Philosophy.

1344 Abridgment of Mr, Locke’s Essay concerning Hu-
man Understanding

144] Bauldwin’s Treatise of Morral Philosophie—(black
letter

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Bentivolio and Urania

Brown’s Christian Morals

Bruyere’s Characters on Manners of the Age

Bruyere, cliaractersde Theophraste (par) Tom 1

ditto 2

Buxton on Prison Discipline

Caleott’s Disquisitions on the principles and prac-
tices of Free and Accepted Masons

Chalmers’ Plurality of Worlds

Clarkson’s Essay on the slavery and commerce of
the Human Species

Collard’s Essentials of Hope

Darjes, Via ad Veritatem

Dunbar’s Essays on the History of Mankind

Dyer’s Disquisitions on several subjects

Edgeworth’s Practical Education Voll
ditto 2

ditto 3
Epictetus’s Works, translated by Mrs. Car-
ter Vol 1
ditto 2

Fable of the Bees
Five days debate at Cicero’s house in Tusculum
Foster’s Essay on the evils of Popular Ignorance
Gambier’s Introduction to the Study of Moral
Evidence
Gregory’s Comparative View of the State and
Faculties of Man with those of the Animal World
Holland’s Morals of Plutarch
History of illustrious Women
Le Briton’s Thoughts on the
Prisons
Locke’s Thoughts on Education
Martin’s Philology
Manual of Liberty
Montesquieu’s Spirit of Law Voll
ditto i 2
Nelson’s Essay on the Government of Children
On the Use of Books. Elements of Literary taste
Owen’s New View of Society
Phillip’s Golden Rules of Social Philosophy
Pursuit of Knowledge under difficulties Voll
ditto 2
Rowe’s Letters
Select Essays from the Encyclopedia
Seneca’s Morals by L’Estrange
Shaftsbury’s Characteristicks of Men, Manners,
Opinions, and Times Wale, weno
Taylor’s Fragments of the last Writings of Proclus
Taylor’s Proclus on the Timeus of Plato Voll
ditto
Tully’s Offices by L’Estrange
Watts’ Improvement of the mind
Watts’ Logic, or the right use of Reason

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Law.
Blackstone’s Commentaries of the Laws of Eng-
land Voll
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ditto 3
ditto 4

Carkesses’ Collection of Laws relating to the Cus-
toms. The Acts of Tonnage and Poundage, &c.
Clergyman’s Vade mecum, or an account of the
ancient and present Church of England
Collection of the most remaikable Trials of Per-
sons for High Treason, &c, Vol 1
ditto 2
ditto
ditto
ditto
Criminal Trials
ditto
Cunningham’s Law of Bills of Exchange, &c.
Doctrinale florum artis notarie (Black Letter)
Gurney’s Report of the Trials brought by Messrs,
Severn against the Imperial Insurance Company
Gurney’s Trial of Walker for High Treason
Help to.a Historical Reformation
Hone’s three Trials for pu blishing Parodies
Lister’s Digest of the Laws of Election
Roscoe’s. additional observations oa Penal Juris-
prudence
Statutes at large made for the preservation of Game
(Black Letter)
Trial of the Seven Bishops, &c.

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Painting, &c.

Constant de Massoul’s treatise on Painting

Hayter’s Introductionto Perspective Drawing and
Painting

Reynolds’

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ENGRAVINGS, &c.

Painter
1 Hogarth’s work complete—large folio Hogarth
2 Plates Illustrative of Hasted’s Kent—
folio
3 Antiquities of Hereulaneum, descrip-
ion—folio Vol 1
plates 2
5 eil des Vues des Monumens An-
tiques de Rome et deses Environs
en 43 planches - |Barbauld
6 Nymphs at the Bath Dietricy
7 Shepherdesses with Cattle Ditto
8 Ramsgate from the West Pier * Crambrook
9 La Fornarina Raphael
10 Catherine D’ Alexandrie Ditto
11 The Crucifix Le Brun
12 Lord Byron Phillips
13 Holy Family Raphael
14 La Vierge au Poisson Raphael
15 Nature Laurence
16 Sir Robert Peel Ditto
17 Rt. Hon Geo. Canning (proof) Ditto
18 Czsar offering at the Shrine of Venus Cipriani
19 Marriage of Cupid and Psyche Ditto
20 Dukeof Marlborough (G C Churchill) |Cosway
21 Countess of Pembrook (proof) Beauclerk
22 Leonard Euler Darbes
23 Duchess of Glo’ster (proof) Reynolds
24 Muscipula Ditto
25 Tie Holy Family Ditto
26 Peasant Girl and Dog (proof) Ditto
27 Sophia Matilda daughter of Duke of
Glo’ster Reynolds
28 The Old BalladSinger (proof) Ditto
29 Faith Ditto
30 The Strawberry Girl (proof) Ditto
31 The Gipsey Boy Ditto
32 Madona Ditto
33 The Contemplative Youth Ditto
34 Child at prayer (proof) Ditto
35 Lord Cosmo Russell (lithog) Landseer
36 The alarm of Nestor at the lighting
which precedes Hector © West
37 The Cave of Despair Ditto
38 Priam petitioning Achilles for the
bedy of Hector Ditto
49 Alexander and his Physician Ditto
40 Cesar’s regret while reading the life
of Alexander Ditto
41 The despair of Venus over the dead
body of Adonis Ditto
4% North West View of Canterbury
Cathedral (lithog), Cooper

Engraver

Hogarth

Montagu
VauDenberghe
Ditto

Ward

R Morghen

Bartolozzi
Ditto

Agar
Bartolozzi
Ditto

SW Reynolés
Ditto

Ditto

Ditto

Walker

47

Painter Engraver
43 Gateway of St.Augustine’s Monastery
(lithog) Cooper
44 High Street Canterbury (lithog) Ditto
45 Westgate fiom the Stour (lithog) {Ditto

46 The Building of the Are Hemskirk Hemskirk
47 Entering the Arc Ditto Ditto
48 Leaving the Arc Ditto Ditto
49 Scriptural Subjects—18 Plates Ditto Ditto
59 Holy Family Flenck Van Dalen

51 Virgin and Child Ditto —

(> It is much to be hoped, that the Library will quickly receive
additions to this part of its treasures ; for when it is considered how
much information Engravings are calculated to convey, it will readily be
conceded, that a collection ought to adorn an Institulion—whose sole

object is to increase the Knowledge, and add to the pleasures of its
Members and Visitors.

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