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required, but not more than may arise from friction and atmos- 

 pheric resistance. The observations have not yet been 

 reduced, but they have always conformed to the theory. 



It was found that the Magnetic Meridian exerted no in- 

 fluence whatever upon the motion of the pendulum. 



Upon the 26th of May the Council unanimously passed the 

 following resolution : — " Moved by the Rev. Mr. Higgins, 

 seconded by the Rev. Mr. Robberds, That the Council report 

 themselves satisfied with the present proceedings of the sub- 

 committee appointed to carry out the Pendulum Experiment, 

 and beg them to continue their services." — Editor. 



