Vlll. CONTENTS. 



Page. 

 the several Articles. By John Dalton, 

 F. R. S. &c 303 



23 A brief Memoir of Samuel Crompton, with a ' 



description of his Machine called the Mule, and 

 of the subsequent improvement of the Machine 

 by others. By John Kennedy, Esq 318 



24 On the Forms of the Catenary in Suspension 



Bridges. By Mr. Eaton* Hodgkinson. . . 304 



26 On the Chain Bridge at Broughton. By Mr. 



Eaton Hodgkinson 384 



26 A few remarks on the Menai Bridge. By Mr. 



Eaton Hodgkinson 398 



27 Theoretical and experimental researches to ascertain 



the Strength and best Forms of Iron Beams. 

 By Mb. Eaton Hodgkinson. ^ 407 



28 Appendix to the paper on the Chain Bridge at 



Broughton, relating to its failure and restoration, 

 Sfc. By Mr. Eaton Hodgkinson 546 



