1842.] Ancient Inscription found at Aden. 959 



and translating a small part of one inscription found by the officers 

 of the " Palinurus,' during the survey of the South Coast, and it is only 

 to be hoped, that this specimen may afford an additional clue to assist 

 him in his valuable and highly interesting researches, regarding a 

 nation that has been so utterly swept away. 



4th. The inscription, it will be perceived, is a fac-simile, being an 

 impression from the stone, and its accuracy therefore may be depend- 

 ed upon. I have the honour to be, &c. 

 Political Agent's Office, Aden, (Signed) S. B. Haines, 

 29th September, 1 842. Political Agent. 

 (True Copy.) 

 (Signed) J. P. Willoughby, 



Secretary to Government. 

 (True Copy.) 

 P. Melvill, 

 Assistant Secretary to the Government of India. 



Meteors observed at Allahabad on the 10th of August, 1842. By 



Capt. Shortrede, 1st Assistant, Grand Trigonometrical Survey 



of India, 



The following observations were made at Allahabad, for the purpose 

 of comparing them with corresponding observations to be made at 

 Agra, but the gentleman at whose suggestion the observations were 

 undertaken, was unable, from sickness, to take an active part in the 

 business. Though the primary object was thus frustrated, it may be 

 worth while to record these observations, with a view of calling the 

 attention of those who may have opportunities of making similar 

 observations about the 10th of August and 13th of November next. 



The first step towards a knowledge of these meteors is a large 

 collection of facts, and it is not to be overlooked, that in this country 

 we have advantages for such observations which are scarcely equalled 

 in any other part of the world, owing to the general clearness of 

 our sky, the extent over which observations can be made, and the 

 facility of intercourse by our common language, and the post routes 

 everywhere. 



