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Observations on p. μ.'s Magneto-electric Ring. By Mentor

Objections to the Use of Round Tire Wheels. By Mr. Wm. Baddeley

A few

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329

329

in Favour of Mathematical Science, in Answer to Mr. Cheverton. By

Mr. Lewis Frend

330

Points of Architectural Deformity in London: also some more of Sublimity. By P.P.C. R. 331

Description of a Simple Mode of Extracting the Wax from Honeycombs. By Mr.

asi William Dummett

Sus Redivivus

332

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Description of a New and Secure Mode of Tunnelling. By Mr. James Woodhouse 338
some Experiments for Trial of the Undulating Railway System. By

On the Construction of a Zodiacal Map. By J. W. Woollgar, Esq., F.R.A.S.

Statement of some Dynamometrical Experiments. By Mr. William Andrews, Surveyor 340

On the different Projects for Steam Communication with India. By F. H.

Further Practical Remarks on Working Inclined Planes. By Mr. Thomas Deakin.

A Few more Words in Behalf of Mathematical Science, in Answer to Mr. Cheverton.

By Mr. Lewis Frend

341

342

: 343

Instructions for constructing an Electrical Plate Machine. By Tubal Cain

Abstract Theorem of Submarine Operations. By Thomas Steele, Esq.

Explanation of an alledged Discrepancy in the Northampton Life Tables.

Observations and Experiments on the Nature of Flame. By John Murray, Esq., F.S.A.

F.L.S.

Description of an Improved Twin Steam-boat. By Mr. W. Aldersey

On the Analogy between the Pressure of Fluids and Solids. By J. R. Aris, Esq.

Description of a Plan for Propelling Steam-vessels by forcing Water out at the Stern.

By Captain Walter Forman, R.N.-

365

on "Treatise on the Resistance of Water to the Passage of Boats upon Canals, and

other Bodies of Water: by John Macneill, M.R.I.A., C. E." By A Shipbuilder 369

On the Claims of Mathematical Science, in Answer to Mr. Frend. By Benjamin Che-

verton, Esq.

Description of a Chain Ferry-boat used in Sutherlandshire. By R. Batson, Esq.

On the Phenomena of Flame, and Mr. Murray's Claims. By J. O. N. Rutter, Esq.

Notice of the Postponement of certain Undulating Railway Experiments, proposed

be made on the Whiston Branch Railway. By Richard Badnall, Esq., C. E.

On the Departure of the London Mechanics' Institution from its original Object.

A Seceded Member

On the System of Sweeping Chimneys by Children, its Cruelty and Inefficacy.

Archibald Rosser, Esq. Letter I.

Description of an Improvement in Chimney Flues. By W. D.

Notice of the Death of Thomas Telford, Esq., President of the Institution of Civil En-

gineers; with some Account of his Life and Works

389

396

Another Explanation of the alleged Discrepancy in the Northampton Life Tables.

By

Kinclaven

404

On the System of Children Chimney-sweeping-Remarks on the New Act-and on

Sweeping by Machines. By Archibald Rosser, Esq. Letter II.

On the Children Chimney-sweeping System-Repairing Chimneys-Machine Sweeping.

By Archibald Rosser, Esq. Letter III.

On the Claims of Mathematical Science, and Exley's New Theory of Physics.
Thomas Exley, Esq.

On Working Inclined Planes-Mr. Hoar's Plan-Improvement in Waggons suggested.

By Mr. J. Woodhouse

421

By

423

Remarks on Captain Forman's Method of Prepelling Vessels. By O.

425

On the Applicability of Russia Matting and Indian Corn Leaves to Paper-making.

Enort

On the Children Chimney-sweeping System-Sufferings of the Children, &e.

On archibald Rosser, Esq. Letter IV.

Description of an ancient Fisherman's Lamp, similar to those of p. u. and H. P.

Mr. James R. White

By

439

By

440

On the proper Appropriation of the Library of the Mechanics' Institution. By J. B.

Descriptive Account of Persia. By J. B. Frazer, Esq.
imal Instinct. By the Rev. Algernon Wells

Oliver and Boyd's Catechisms of Elementary Knowledge

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The Architectural Director. By John Billington

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15

The Stature and Weight of Man. By M. Quetelet: translated by Rev. W. Ettershank 20

Art of Brewing. By David Booth

China-its Government, Laws, and Policy. By Peter Auber, Esq.
Library of Popular Instruction. By Dr. J. P. Litchfield

Natural History of Animalcules. By Andrew Pritchard, Esq.

Lecture on Ancient and Modern Legislation. By J. P. Wedd

Arcana of Science for 1834

Chinese Magazine

New South Wales' Magazine

Manufactures in Tin, Lead, Copper, Gold, and Silver (Cabinet Cyclopædia)

Art of Wine-making. By David Booth

Essay on the Roman Villas of the Augustan Age. By Thomas Moule

A New Discovery whereby Manual Labour can be substituted for Steam Power on Rail-

ways (Snowdon's Patent Railways)

34

45

73

. 76

92

. 108

112

125

130

151

. 178

. 204

. 218

236

Abstract of the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society

Essay on Steam and the Steam-engine. By M. A. Alderson, C. E.

Treatise on Arithmetic. By the Rev. Dionysius Lardner (Cabinet Cyclopædia)

Report of the Committeee of the House of Commons on Steam Navigation to India-

Observations on the Advantage of Steam Power in Navigating Ships between this

Country and India. By Messrs. J. and S. Seaward-Appendix to ditto

Historical and Statistical Account of New South Wales. By John Dunmore Lang, D.D. 314

Practical Observations on the Phenomena of Flame and Safety Lamps. By John

Murray, Esq., F.S.A., F.L S.

Treatise on the Resistance of Water. By Jolin Macneill, M.R.I.A., &c.

The Mathematical Calculator. By Robert Wallace

Bridgewater Treatises-Sir Charles Bell on the Mechanism of the Hand

Observations on Building and Brickmaking. By Mr. S. R. Bakewell

Dublin Penny Magazine

A Treatise on Mathematical Instruments. By Fred. W. Simms

Farrow's Machine for Silvering Glasses

1

Cuff's Improved Sewers

11

American Mode of Working Steam-

Effects of Machinery on Wages

Proofs that Wages on the Continent are not

Engraving and Multiplying Dies

On the Hardness of Iron Castings

Morey's Vapour-lamp

147

. 187

. 201

. 231

Austrian Ox-mill

. 254

270

lower than in England

52, 70

Description of the York Monument

Mr. Murray's Experiments on Flame

French Aerial Ship

Rogers' Comb-cutting Machine

Recent American Patents

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110, 264, 285,