CHAPTER IX. 



WINDS. 



Entertained theories Erroneous. 



THE mere mechanical theory which regards 

 the atmosphere as a loose mixture of gase- 

 ous materials, and the winds as mere mechani- 

 cal disturbances within it, misses its real inti- 

 mate nature and is insufficient. But once 

 conceive the atmosphere as arranged like a 

 perfectly adjusted instrument for the meeting- 

 place and co-operation of sun-force, and earth- 

 force, where are elaborated all the benefits 

 designed for our mundane creation, and we 

 begin to look for better explanations. 



Their true Character. 



What we call the wind is mediately the air 

 moving but causatively, and immediately, and 

 more profoundly, it is the action of the vito- 

 magnetic fluid. // is therefore a purely mag- 



