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33. The superiority of the wave-theory over the equilibrium theory of 

 tides, demonstrates the importance of considering the cumulative effect 

 of successive impulses, both in molar and in molecular investigations. 



34. The height of the atmosphere is sufficient to give the total vrave 

 tide a position identical with the equilibrium-tide, with the crest verti- 

 cally under the disturbing body. 



35. The stratification of the atmosphere, indicated by the various 

 current.*, should often pi-oduce tides in the lower couches of the air 

 identical in position with the ocean tides, with the trough vertically 

 under the disturbing body. 



36. The resultant of the tangential and radial orbital impulses upou the 

 elastic atmosphere, combined with the resistance of the earth's surface, 

 should produce daily barometric fluctuations, of such general form and 

 magnitude as have been observed. 



37. All tidal influences upon the atmosphere, whether thermal or 

 gravitating in their immediate dependence, should be modified in accord- 

 ance with Ferrel's laws. 



38. There should be cumulative annual as well as daily barometric 

 tides, and in consequence of the tendency to mahitain "equality of 

 areas," the two should be so connected as to furnish data for approxi- 

 mate estimates of the Sun's distance. 



39. Local temperature should be a measure of the work accomplished 

 by the various local sethereal impulses. The average temperature of 

 different latitudes should, therefore, be determinable by a priori mathe- 

 matical calculation. 



40. The barometric tides, if they are dependent upon elastic ethereal 

 waves, should furnish some indications of the elasticity and resistance of 

 the asther. 



41. If the disturbances of the moon and planets upon the atmosphere, 

 are produced through the intervention of undulations, and therefore 

 cumulative, evidences of such disturbances should be found in the cycles 

 of meteorological phenomena. The disturbances should be of a greater 

 magnitude than any that are attributable to mere differential-tidal 

 attraction. 



42. The velocity and length of sound waves should bear some definite 

 harmonic relation to the mean velocity of the atmosphere, as well as to 

 the velocity and length of the waves in the primary efficient undulation. 



43. The daily and annual variations of magnetic needles, should be 

 similar to those which would be produced by mechanical vibrations simu- 

 lating the thermal currents in the atmosphere. 



44. Harmonic analogies should afford probable bases for astronomical, 

 physical, and chemical anticipations. 



45. Harmonic relations should be traceable, between gaseous oscilla- 

 tions relatively to the Sun and any given planet, which are dependent 

 ui)on the relative masses of the disturbing bodies. 



46. If gaseous particles are uniformly distributed along a given line 



