SOS Mineralogy .—Spurzheim' s Lectures. — Vatenls. 



MINERALOGY. 



We have received several letters respecting the proposed 

 subscription for collections of petrifactions issued by the Minero- 

 logical Society of Hanau, and shall lose no time in writing to 

 our correspondents in Germany to ascertain more particulars and 

 how they can be transmitted to this country. 



DR. SPURZHEIM S LECTURES ON CRANIOLOGY. 



We ha\^e this month continued with much pleasure our sketch 

 •f the lectures, now in course of dcUvery by this accomplished 

 and j)opul"Sr candidate for philosophical fame. Dr. Spurzheim, 

 although a foreigner, ))ossesses a thorough knowledge of the 

 English language and literature, and his demonstrations are, 

 therefore, luminous and eloquent beyond expectation. His 

 audience consists of the mo&t eminent professional and scientific 

 characters of the metropolis, and not a few elegant and en- 

 lightened females occasionally grace the benches of his lecture 

 foom*. 



RUSSELL INSTITUTION. 



Early in January, Mr. Singer will commence a Course of 

 Lectures on Electricity and Electro-Chemistry, at the Russell 

 Institution. 



These Lectures will include the most recent incpiiries, and are 

 to he illustrated by Mr. Singer's powerful apparatus which has 

 heen considerably improved and extended for tiie occasion. 



LIST OF PATENTS FOR NEW INVENTIONS. 



B. L. Mertian, of London. — For a method of extracting 

 jelly or gelatinous matter from substances capable of afford- 

 ing the same. Communicated to him by a foreigner residing 

 abroad. — July 12. ' - 



J. Dawson, of Dublin. — For certain means of communicat- 

 ing motion to bodies either wholly or in part surrounded by 

 Hvater or air, by the reaction of suitable apparatus upon the wa- 

 ter or air. — July 16. 



J. Smith, of London. — A spring hinge for doors and gates. — 

 July 16. 



G, Dmniage, of Hammersmith. — Method of rowing or pro- 

 pelling vessels. — July 26. 



H. W. Vandercleft, of High Holborn. — Method of purifying 

 and refining whale and seal oil. — July 26. 



* Dr. Spurzlicirn's next course will commence in February next, at 

 "Ho. 11, RutliboDC Place. — Terms Three Guineas, 



