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sounding shows a decrease of temperature, owing to 
the ice-water. 
July 12.—This remarkable sounding was carefully 
registered, specially by my friend, who saw the index 
before it was immersed, and immediately on its coming 
up. This shows a gradual increase of temperature 
towards the north, proving the current to come from 
the north; and its temperature being above that of 
the Gulf Stream, where it disperses itself, is a proof it 
is in no way connected with it. 
The thermometer has since been examined by Mr. 
