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Farther analytical Experiments relative to the Constitution of the prussic, of the ferruretted chyazic, and of the sulphuretted chyazic Acids, and to that of their Salts; together with the Application of the Atomic Theory to the Analyses of those Bodies. By Robert Porrett, jun. Esq. page 21
On the Nature and Combinations of a newly discovered vegetable Acid; with Observations on the Malic Acid, and Suggestions on the State in which Acids may have previously existed in Vegetables. By M. Donovan, Esq. 22
On the Structure of the Organs of Respiration in Animals which appear to hold an intermediate Place between those of the Class Pisces and the Class Vermes, and in two Genera of the last-mentioned Class. By Sir Everard Home, Bart. V.P.R.S. 23
On the Mode of Generation of the Lamprey and Myxine. By Sir Everard Home, Bart. V.P.R.S. 24
On the Multiplication of Images, and the Colours which accompany them in some Specimens of calcareous Spar. By David Brewster, LL.D. F.R.S. Lond. and Edin. 25
A Series of Observations of the Satellites of the Georgian Planet, including a Passage through the Node of their Orbits; with an introductory Account of the telescopic Apparatus that has been used on this Occasion; and a final Exposition of some calculated Particulars deduced from the Observations. By William Herschel, LL.D. F.R.S. 25
An Account of some Experiments with a large Voltaic Battery. By J. G. Children, Esq. F.R.S. 26
On the dispersive Power of the Atmosphere, and its Effect on astronomical Observations. By Stephen Lee 28
Determination of the North Polar Distances and proper Motion of Thirty fixed Stars. By John Pond, Esq. F.R.S. 29
An Essay towards the Calculus of Functions. By C. Babbage, Esq. 29
Some additional Experiments and Observations on the Relation which subsists between the Nervous and Sanguiferous Systems. By A. P. Wilson Philip 29
1816.
On the Fire-damp of Coal Mines, and on Methods of lighting the Mines so as to prevent its Explosion. By Sir H. Davy, LL.D. F.R.S. V.P.R.I page 30
An Account of an Invention for giving Light in explosive Mixtures of Fire-damp in Coal Mines, by consuming the Fire-damp. By Sir Humphry Davy, LL.D. F.R.S. V.P.R.I. 32
On the Developement of Exponential Functions; together with several new Theorems relating to finite Differences. By John Frederick W. Herschel, Esq. F.R.S. 33
On new Properties of Heat, as exhibited in its Propagation along Plates of Glass. By David Brewster, LL.D. F.R.S. Lond. and Edin. 33
Farther Experiments on the Combustion of explosive Mixtures confined by Wire-gauze; with some Observations on Flame. By Sir Humphry Davy, LL.D. F.R.S. V.P.R.I. 35