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than to excite in them some orgasm necessary for the produc- 
tion of fecundity. This copulation generally takes place in the 
months of June and July, and is performed by means of an in- 
flation, which is observable in the anterior part of the body of 
the worm; and these parts of different worms are, as it were, 
glued together; the anterior part of one worm to that of the 
worm opposed to it. The young ones are at first perceived in 
the white organs which are placed forward on both sides of the 
stomach, and then glide between the intestines and the exterior 
muscles, until they reach a reserveir situated in the thick part of 
the tail, where they are easily seen full of animation. M. Mon- 
tigre has likewise ascertained that earthworms do not live alto- 
gether on earth, as he has found in their intestines the remains 
both of animals and of plants. 
Theatre of Anatomy, Barilett’s Court, Holborn.—Lectures on 
Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and Surgery, by Mr. John 
Taunton, F.A.S. Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of 
London, Surgeon to the City and Finsbury Dispensaries, City of 
London Truss Society, &c. 
In this Course of Lectures it is proposed to take a compre- 
hensive view of the structure and ceconomy of the living body, 
and to consider the causes, symptoms, nature, and trealment of 
surgical diseases, with the mode of performing the different sur- 
gical operations ; forming a complete course of anatomical and 
physiological instruction for the medical or surgical student, the 
artist, the professional or private gentleman. 
An ample field for professional edification will be afforded by 
the opportunity which pupils may have of attending the clinical 
and other practice of both the City and Finsbury Dispensaries. 
The Summer Course commenced on Saturday, May 28,1814, 
at Eight o’clock in the Evening precisely, and will be con- 
tinued every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at the same hour. 
Particulars may be had, on applying to Mr. Taunton, Greville 
Street, Hatton Garden. 
LIST, OF PATENTS FOR NEW INVENTIONS. 
To Alexander Cock, of the Strand, in the county of Middlesex, 
gentleman, for his prevention and cure of the dry. rot and common 
decay in timber, and for preserving woollen, linen, and other 
articles from mildew. —12th March, 1814.—2 months. 
To Roger Haslewood, of Great Russel Street, Bloomsbury 
Square, ironmonger, for a contrivance for folding-screens adapted 
to impede the passage of air, smoke, fire, and light, applied to 
fire-places, grates, stoves, windows, and doors, which he deno- 
minates The improved Folding Screen,—12th March,—2 mo. 
To 
