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ably due to the fact that the author did not attempt to write the 
history of the subject. But the frequent references to other labor- 
ers in this field of science a the omission noticeable. H. A. N. 
tory, at Melbourne, are discussed by Dr. Heis. One of the most 
noticeable results is the lack of unusual numbers of meteors on the 
10-12th of August. This was to have bere expected as the radiant 
in Perseus is below the horizon at Mel 
6. SR FH Pe und Kometen, (ist. from “ Kalender fir 
alle Stande”) by Carl von Littrow. Vienna, 1867, pp. 42, 8vo.— 
This is a lige and summary of the recent investigations which 
have led to the important SOOT. of the intimate relation be- 
tween shooting stars and comet; 
v. MISCELLANEOUS GOES EEEY INTELLIGENCE. 
1. Ascent of Mt. Hood, in Oregon, a oi determination of its 
height.—Lieut. Col. Williamson n, ineers, has just com- 
municated to the California Academ mg of Netural Sciences an ac- 
count of his successful attempt to fix the height of this famous 
and much controverted mountain. We extract the essential part 
 follo 
“used were Astoria, Fort Vancouver, Fort aggeart 
camp on slope of Mount Hood, an _ summit of Mount Hood. 
Louis Wilson, United States Tidal peta at 7 A.M., 2 P.M, and 
9 p.m, of every day, besides neo! observations for ten days or 
aah aan th. The cistern of this baro 
above mean low 
“ At Fort Vicnavér; observations of the same character were - 
commenced July Ist of this year, and are still going on. At Fort 
Dalles similar observations have been made since July 10t The 
was hung up at 1.30 P.M. naire ~ 
half hour in fi e air, but ‘ m the rays of the sun. 
id ee ae SS on en 2:30 
Best inde deat , an two rec- 
by Mr. Heuer and Mr.  indepe y rants So 8 
Astoria was computed 
bservations taken during the 
