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MISCELLANEOUS. 



is called the Mountain Barometer, and beiBg fitted up m 

 the form of a walking stick, is particularly portable. 



The foregoing hints we have thrown together as Miscella- 

 neous information, generally addressed to persons whose 

 pursuits are not directed to the study of Natural History, 

 but which relate to particulars that merit the attention of 

 the Philantrophist, as being likely to conduce to the benefit 

 of society at large ; and though the visiting of Hospitals and 

 Prisons, may be considered by the unthinking part of 

 Modern Tourists, as dull unprofitable employment; the 

 true patriot and well-wisher to his country, will not be 

 deterred by the censure of this insignificant tribe, from 

 performing one of the most imperious of Christian duties, 

 that of alleviating the bodily or mental maladies of his 

 fellow creatures. 



The Traveller should provide himself with a good Teles- 

 cope and Microscope, a pocket Compass, a case of Mathema- 

 tical Instruments, drawing pencils and colours, ink in 

 powder, writing and drawing papers, the latter should be 

 packed in tin to prevent their being injured by insects or 

 damp. 



The Naturalist will not fail fo equip himself with the 

 instruments necessary to the furthering of the particular 

 branch of the science to which his attention may be directed : 

 those requisite for Zoological pursuits are few, and are to 

 be obtained at most Surgeon's Instrument Makers ; Netts 

 and Forceps for catching Insects, Herborizing Boxes, cases 



