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the fact that when passing the bridge over the Merri- 

 mac the rods turn downwards as soon as the edge of 

 the stream is reached, and remain in this position 

 until the opposite shore is gained, when the point re- 

 sumes a vertical position once more. 



Before alluding to some experiments to determine 

 the nature of this attraction, I will say that experi- 

 ments similar to and equally as unequivocal and deci- 

 sive as those described have been tried upon grounds 

 belonging to the writer. Upon these grounds is a 

 well, recently excavated, and from careful observa- 

 tions made during the excavation, he was satisfied 

 that no spring or gush of water was reached by the 

 workmen. But as the side infiltrations were copious, 

 it was decided to depend upon them for a supply of 

 water, and suspend further boring. The rods held 

 over, and within a radius of five feet on either side 

 the well, remained unaffected. Beyond that number 

 of feet westward the attraction is powerfully felt, and 

 the course of a stream across the garden pointed out. 

 Other streams, within a few feet of each other, have 

 been found, one of which was traced directly to the 

 well of a neighbor, who has an abundant supply of 

 pure, soft, water. 



There may be considered nothing very remarkable 



