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emanate from a linear radiant region, extending from a Persei to y Cassio- 

 peise, than from a single point (which is usually attributed to the shower) 

 near the sword-handle of Perseus. 



In America. — The Committee is indebted to Mr. Marsh for the following 

 communication of a register of shooting-stars observed at Germantown, near 

 Philadelphia, U. S. A., on the mornings of the lOtb and 11th of August 1867, 

 by three observers. Each person observed independently of the others, and 

 their attention was mainly directed to the north-east. 



Those originating near the radiant indicated the usual point in Perseus : 

 but some of the more distant ones scorned to come from the direction of 

 Cassiopeia. 



The average magnitude was decidedly below that of previous years. Only 

 a few left persistent trains, and there were none of very great splendotir. 

 The weather was clear, and circumstances altogether favourable. 



