CONTENTS. 



On the Distribution af the Magnetic Fluids in Masses nj Iron; 

 and on the Deviations which they produce in Compasses placed 

 within their Influence, . . . . . . . . 446 



Facts respecling the comparative Strength of Chain Cables on 

 the Construction of Capt, Samuel Brown, and the Patent 

 Chain Cable o/Thomas Brunton, Esq. ; and of Iron Cables 

 compared with Hempen Cables. . . . • • . 456 



Notices respecting New Books. , . 57, 132, 223, 300, 463 

 Proceedings of Learned Societies. 60, 146, 225, 306, 383, 464 



Intelligence and Miscellaneous Artieles. 61, 147,230,306,389, 



465 



List of Patents. ' . . . . 77, 15 1, 237, 313, 397, 470 



Meteorological Tables, 77—80, 151—160, 238—240,315— 



320, 399—400, 472—473 



THE 



