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[Aug. 26, 1875 



Missouri," by Dr. A. Schmidt; "On the Terebratula mor- 

 tnonii" by Jules Marcou ; "On Climatic Changes in Illinois^ 

 its Causes," by A. Sawyer. 



Annali di Chimica applicata alia Medicina, July.— The more 

 important papers in this part are : — On some preparations from 

 Eucalyptus globulus and E. amygdalinus, by G. Righini. — On 

 soluble phosphate of lime, or hydrochloro-phosphate of lime, by 

 G. Tarantino. — On a glycerine solution of salicylic acid, by Prof. 

 S. Zinno. — On the hydrate of croton-chloral, by Dr. Weill. — On 

 the aqueous solution of nitrous oxide, by Prof. Ritter. — On vera- 

 trine, by Lepage. — On the ozonisation of the air in unhealthy 

 rooms, by Dr. Lender. — On a green colour free from poison, by 

 Prof. Casali. — On the function of wine in nutrition, by Bouchardat. 

 — On diphtheria, by Dr. G. Tamborlmi.^ — On a remedy against 

 hydrophobia, by Jitzki. — On the reactions of cod-liver oil, by 

 Buchheim. — On mineral waters in their relation to chronic 

 diseases, by Durand Fardel. 



SOCIETIES AND ACADEMIES 



Vienna 



Imperial Academy of Sciences, June 10. — On some 

 mechanical effects of the electric spark, by E. Mach. — On the 

 different solubility of different planes of the same crystal, and the 

 connection of this phenomenon with some general principles of 

 science, by Prof. Pfaundler. — On the boiling points of chloride of 

 calcium solutions of different concentration, by the same. — On 

 the latent melting heat of sulphuric bihydrate, by the same. — On 

 the Pyrrhulina species of the Amazon River, and on a new 

 Bryconops species, by Dr. F. Steindachner. — On the pretended 

 dependence of the wave-lengths from the intensity of light, by 

 Prof. F. Lippich. — Determination of the orbit of planet (100) 

 Hecate, by Dr. J. E. Stark. — On the theory of the functions of 

 three variables, by Prof. M. Alle. — On a new remedy against 

 Phylloxera (ethylsulphocarbonate of potash), by Dr. Ph. 

 Zoeller and Dr. E. A. Grete. — Dr. L. Lowy recommends 

 salicylic acid for the same purpose. — further researches on the 

 molecular theory, by Dr. A. Handl. — On the determination of 

 the mechanical equivalent of heat, by J. Puluj. 



June 17. — Ichthyological researches, by Dr. Steindachner. — 

 On some determined integrals, by Prof. L. Gegenbaur. — On the 

 earthquake observed on June 12 in the vicinity of Vienna, by 

 Prof E. Suess. — On the conducting of heat by gases, by Prof. 

 Stefah. — Meteorological observations made at Hohe Warte, 

 near Vienna. 



June 24.— On the determination of nitrogen in albuminates, 

 by Dr. L. Liebermann. — On the quantities of nitrogen and 

 albumen present in human and in cows' milk, by the same. — On 

 the origin of the acacia gum, by Dr. J, MoUer.— On alluvial 

 territories, by Dr. A. Boue. — On a new method to use Bottger's 

 sugar test, by Prof. Briicke. — On the action of chlorine upon 

 solutions of sodic citraconate and sodic mesaconate, by Th. 

 Morawski. — On the tannic acids of the oak, by Dr. J. Oser.— 

 On the manner in which guano is formed, by A. Habel. 



July 8.— On a new form of Fresnel-Arago's interference ex- 

 periments with polarised light, by E. Mach and W. Rosicky. — 

 On acoustic attraction and repulsion, by Dr. V. Dvorak.— On 

 the elastic after-effects from torsion of steel wires, by Dr. J. 

 Finger. — Some experiments on the magnetic effects of rotating 

 conductors, by Dr. J. Odstrcil. — On the conversion of acids of 

 the series C^Hj^ _ 2 O2 into such of the series C„H2n02, by Dr. 

 G. Goldschmidt. — Theoretical kinematics, by F. Reuleaux. — On 

 the influence of pressure and draught on the thermal coefficients 

 of the expansion of bodies, and on the relative behaviour of 

 water and caoutchouc, by C. Puschl. — On gentisine, by Herr 

 Hlasiwetz and Dr. Habermann.— On glutaminic acid, by Dr. 

 Habermann. — On the structure of the spinal ganglia, by Herr 

 HoU. —On the Adriatic Annelida, by Dr. E. von Marenzeller. — 

 Researches on artificial misformations in hens' eggs, by Dr. 

 Szymkievicz. 



Paris 



Academy of Sciences, Aug. 16.— M. Fremy in the chair. — 

 The following papers were read : — Meridian observations of the 

 minor planets, made at Greenwich Observatory (transmitted by 

 the Astronomer Royal) and at Paris Observatory during the 

 second trimester of the year 1875, communicated by M. 

 Leverrier ; the planets observed were Nos. 7, 25, 8, 82, 93, 53, 

 54, 108, 55, 23, no, 72, 62, 68, 74, 128, 113, 26, 45, 29, 88, 

 and 64. — Remarks by M. Leverrier on the lately discovered 



planets 144 and 145.— On the structure of the ovum and of the 

 seed of Cycadea;, as compared with that of different fossil grains 

 of coal deposits, by M. Ad. Brogniart. — Some remarks by M, 

 Chevreul on a historical note relating to J. B. van Helmont, 

 apropos of the definition and of the theory of a flame by M. 

 Melsens. — Ninth note on the electric conductibility of bodies 

 which are only moderate conductors, and on the electric 

 polarisation of minerals, by Th. du Moncel. — A note by 

 M, F. Tisserand, on the observations of shooting stars on 

 Aug. 9th, loth, and nth last. — On the reducing action of 

 hydriodic acid at low temperatures upon ethers proper and on 

 mixed ethers, by R. D. Silva. — Synthetical researches on the 

 uric group, by M. E. Grimaux (second paper).— A note by M. 

 Cornu, on the presence of Phylloxera galls, spontaneously 

 developed on European vines. — M. Vinot then presented an 

 instrument to the Academy, which he calls sideroscope and, 

 which enables any person, however ignorant of astronomy, to 

 find easily all constellations and the principal stars. — Note on a 

 new method of giving proper signals at sea, by M. Treve. — 

 On the action of copper and its derivatives on the animal 

 organism, by MM. Ducom and Burg. — On an acid obtained 

 from wine, which turns the plane of polarisation to the right, 

 by M. Maumene. — Analysis of the gases given off by the soil 

 on the island of St. Paul, by Ch. Velain. — On Blaen's globes, 

 and on a discovery made by the same in 1600, of a variable 

 star in the constellation of Cygnus, by M. Baudet.— Fourth 

 note by M. J. M. Gaugain on the process of magnetisation. — 

 On some new singing flames, by M. C. Decharme. — Researches 

 on tempered glass, by MM. V. de Luynes and Ch. Feil. — On 

 some double metallic sulphocarbonates, by M. A. Mermet. — On 

 a proper reaction by which to recognise sulphocarbonates in solu- 

 tion, by the same. — On the active part in the seeds of pumpkins 

 as employed as a remedy agamst tape-worms, by M. E. 

 Heckel. — On the post-tertiary fauna of the caves of Baousse 

 Rousse in Italy, commonly called grottoes of Mentone, by M. 

 E. Riviere. 



BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS RECEIVED 



British.— A Yachting Cruise in the South Seas : C. F. Wood (H. S. King 

 and Co.)— Transactions of the Watford Natural History Society, Vol. i. 

 Part I — Rotomahina, and the Boiling Springs of New Zealand, by D L. 

 Mundy and Fcrd. von Hochstetter (Low and Marston).— Journal of the 

 Anthropological Institute, Vol iv. Part 2 ; Vol v. Part i. — Snicland, or Ice- 

 land ; its JokuUs and Fjalls : W. L. Watts (Longmans). — Protection of Life 

 and h'roperty from Lightning: W. McGregor (Beuford, Robinson). -Game 

 Preserves and Bird Preservers : G. F. Morant (Longmans). — Geology : 

 lames Geikie (Chambers) —Magnetism and Electricity : John Cook (Cham- 

 bers). — Chemistry : A. Crum-Brown (Chambers) — Astronomy : A. Fiudlater. 

 (Chambers).— On the Relation between Diabetes and Food : Dr. Donkin 

 (Smith, Elder and Co.)— Impressions of Madeira : Wm. Longman (Long- 

 mans) — Light as a Motive Power: Lieut. R.. H Aimet, Vol. i. (Trubner). — 

 Rambles in Search of Shells: J. E. Harting (Van Voor.st).— Syllabus of 

 Plane Geometry (Macmillan and Co ) — Instructions in the Use of Meteoro- 

 logical Instruments : Robt. H. Scott, MA, F.R.S. Official).— Quarterly 

 Weather Report of the Meteorological Office, Part 4, 1873 (Official). — 

 Second Report on the Sanitary Condition of Oxfordshire : G. W. Child 

 (Longmans). 



CONTENTS Pack 



Scientific Worthies, VI. — Sir Charles Lyell. By Prof. Arch. 



Q,-B.i'g.\^,'c^.%. (}Vith Steel Engraving) 325 



Watts' Dictionary of Chemistry. By R. Meldola 327 



His ON Morphological Causation. By M. F 328 



Our Book Shelf : — 



" Bristol and its Environs" 32S 



Letters to the Editor: — 



" Climate and Time." — James Croll 329 



A Lunar Rainbow, or an Intra-lunar convergence of Streams of 



.slightly illuminated Cosmic Dust ? — J. W. N. Lefroy .... 329 



"Insiinct" and "Reason."— James Hutchings 330 



Our Astronomical Column : — 



Double Stars 330 



M. Leverrier's Theory and Tables of Saturn 331 



The Great Comet of 1819 331 



Science in Germany 331 



Zoological Stations Abroad. By Dr. Mikluho-Maclav . . . 332 



The Vatna J okull, Iceland. ^W.^L. Watts 333 



On an Improved Optical Arrangement for Azimuthal Con- 

 densing Apparatus for Lighthouses. By Thomas Stevenson, 



¥.K.S,.l^.{lVitMlhisiraiion) 333 



The British Association 335 



Inaugural Address by the President 336 



Section A. — Opening Address 346 



Section C. — Opening Address 350 



The French Association for the Advancement of Science • . 358 



Notes 358 



Scientific Serials 359 



Societies and Academies 360 



Books AND Pamphlbts Bbcbivbo .360 



