downward, and the plumula on the contrary invariably ascends, required the cause? 3 6 Qu. (72) By the same. From whence originates the caloric produced by friction; from the body rubbed, or from some other source? 7 Qu. (73) By the same. Draw the line of distinction between the electric and galvanic fluids. 8 Qu. (74) By Mr. A. Hirst, Marsden. If a thermometer be put under a receiver, and it be exhausted of air; will the focus of a burning lens thrown upon the thermometer have any effect in raising it? If not-required the reason. 9 Qu. (75) By the same. The heat of the sun's rays may be felt through a window, (or even ice), but this is not the case with the heat of a culinary fire, or any artificial heat-Query the cause? 10 Qu. (76) By the same. It is an old maxim, that if the sky be red in the west after sunset, it betokens that the succeeding day will be fine-Query, what is the cause of this redness, and what degree of credit ought to be given to this assertion? 11 Qu. (77) By Mr. M. Borough, of Rebroyd-bridge, near Halifax, What is the cause of the sweet taste of a frosted potatoe ? 12 Qu. (78) By Mr. S. Lavel, Boston. Why do distillers use raw grain with their malt? 13 Qu. (79) By Mr. Malt. It is a common opinion, that malt brewed in large quantities is more productive than when brewed in *This query was also proposed by Mr. John Nowell, of Farnley. smaller portions; as for instance, that eight bushels will make a hogshead of stronger ale, than four bushels will make half a hogshead, or two bushel a quarter cask, &c.-Is this opinion correct? 14 Qu. (80) By Mr. A. Nesbit, Farnley. How are we to account for the peopling of America, which was unknown to the rest of the world, until the year 1492, when it was found inhabited, not only by human beings, as also with birds and beasts, differing in general from those of the old world? · 15 Qu. (81) By Mr. J. Nowell. Hay stacked green and soft, will heat and become brown; some grooms say that hay in this state is better for horses, as it causes them to drink more-is this assertion true or false; if true, what is the reason? 16 Qu. (82) By the same. It is said that a barberry bush growing in a field of corn, causes mildew around to a certain extent-is this true, if so, required the reason? 17 Qu. (83) By Mr. M. Phoston. From what is the word Epiphany derived, and what is understood to be celebrated by this annual feast? 18 Qu. (84) By the same. Can the annual custom of eating twelfth-cake, be traced to any satisfactory source? POETRY, ORIGINAL AND SELECT. ODE TO FORGETFULNESS BY MARIANNE MEGGETT. WHERE dost thou dwell, Goddess of the opiate spell? I've sought thee in the rural shade, Forgetfulness! coy nymph with poppies crown'd, Whose vacant eye unheeding gazes round, O take me in thy arms! Lull me with thy potent charms; Pour oblivion in my heart, And tear the sting from memory's dart, Oh let me in some druid's wood be laid, Its consecrated shade! From cares releas'd, Walks musing forth at evening hour, i The primrose! emblem of that frigid state, That springs from love, The calm from apathy that springs ? Of disappointed love for ever rage; Let thy dark mantle ravish from my view THE WILD-ROSE. BY MARIANNE MEGGETT. How oft doth merit pine alone, She saw this rose which grac'd the bower, MY HUSBAND. WHO view'd my face with fond delight, My husband! When join'd at Hymen's holy shrine, My husband! And when our little boy was born, My husband! Who wept for joy to see me mend, My husband! |