CONTENTS. 483 



Paso. 



On the evaporation observed at Palemio in 1865 and 1866. By P. Tr.ccbini . 457 

 On the electricity of induction in tbo aerial strata of the atmosplicre, 

 ■which, in the shape of a ring, surround a cloud that is resolving into 



rain, suovr, or hail. By Prof. Fr. Zantcdcschi 4GC 



On the presence of electricity during the fall of rain. By Prof. Palmieri, 



of the Vesuvius Observatory 409 



Clnnato of Kansas. By Pt. S. Elliott 472 



Account of a hail-storm on tbo Bospborus. From Porter's Constan- 

 tinople 475 



Account of a bail-storm in Texas. By Lieutenant George M. Bacbc 477 



