CONTENTS
VOL. XII.
List of Candidates for Election to Fellowship
1
Notes of Researches on the Poly-Ammonias. - No. XX. On the Colouring Matters produced from Aniline. By A. W. Hofmann, Ph. D., LL.D., F.R.S.
2
On the Integration of Simultaneous Differential Equations. By Professor George Boole, F.R.S.
13
An Account of some Experiments with Eccentric Oblate Bodies and Disks as Projectiles. By R. W. Woollcombe
17
Suggestions for the Attainment of a Systematic Representation of the Physical Aspect of the Moon. By John, Phillips, M.A., LL.D., F.R.S.
31
Theoretical Considerations on the Conditions under which the Drift Deposits containing the Remains of Extinct Mammalia and Flintimplements were accumulated; and on their Geological Age. By Joseph Prestwich, F.R.S., F.G.S.
38
On the Law of Expansion of Superheated Steam. By William Fair-bairn, LL.D., F.R.S., and Thomas Tate
53
On a New Method of Approximation applicable to Elliptic and Ultra-elliptic Functions. - Second Memoir. By Charles W. Merrifield
57
The Bakerian Lecture. - On the Total Solar Eclipse of July 18th, 1860, observed at Rivabellosa, near Miranda de Ebro, in Spain. By Warren De la Rue, F.R.S.
58
The Croonian Lecture. - On the Termination of Nerves in Muscles, as observed in the Frog: and on the disposition of the Nerves in the Frog's Heart. By Professor A. Kölfiker, For. Memb. R.S.
65
Appendix to the Account of the Earthquake-Wave Experiments made at Holyhead. By Robert Mallet, C.E., F.R.S.
84
On the Sensory, Motory, and Vaso-Motory Symptoms resulting from Refrigeration and Compression of the Ulner and other Nerves in Man. - Second Communication. By Augustus. Waller, M.D., F.R.S.
89
On the Rigidity of the Earth. By Professor William Thomson, F.R.S.
103
On the Difference in the Properties of Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled Malleable Iron, as regards the power of receiving and retaining Induced Magnetism of Subpermanent Character. By George Biddell Airy, F.R.S., Astronomer Royal
105
On the Analytical Theory of the Conic. By Arthur Cayley, F.R.S.
106
Letter to the President from Mr. Lassell, F.R.S., dated Malta, May 13, 1862, giving an account of Observations made with his large Equatorial Telescope
108
On the Theory of the Motion of Glaciers. By William Hopkins, F.R.S.
110
Experiments on Food; its Destination and Uses. By William S. Savory, F.R.S.
121
On a New Series of Compounds containing Boron. By Dr. Edward Frankland, F.R.S.
123
On the Constitution of Sea-Water, at different Depths, and in different Latitudes. By George Forchhammer, Ph. D.
129
Annual Meeting for the Election of Fellows
133
Dissections of the Ganglia and Nerves of the OEsophagus, Stomach, and Lungs. By Robert Lee, M.D., F.R.S.
134
Further Observations on the Distribution of Nerves to the Elementary Fibres of Striped Muscle. By Lionel S. Beale, M.B., F.R.S.
136
Researches on the Development of the Spinal Cord in Man, Mammalia, and Birds. By Jacob Lockhart Clarke, F. R. S.
141
Observations made on the Movements of the Larynx when viewed by means of the Laryngoscope. By John Bishop, F.R.S.
143
Anatomy and Physiology of the Spongiadae. - Part III. By J. Scott Bowerbank, LL.D., F.R.S.
146
On the Spectrum of Carbon. By John Attfield, F.C.S.
148
On the Distorted Skulls found at Wroxeter (Salop), with a Mechanico-Chemical Explanation of the Distortion. By Henry Johnson, M.D., Shrewsbury
149
Preliminary Researches on Thallium. By William Crookes, F.C.S.
150
On the Photographic Transparency of various Bodies, and on the Photographic Effects of Metallic and other Spectra obtained by means of the Electric Spark. By Prof. W. Allen Miller, M.D., LL.D., Treas, and V.P.R.S.
159
On the Long Spectrum of Electric Light. By Professor George G. Stokes, M.A., Sec. R.S., &c
166
On the Reflexion of Polarized Light from Polished Surfaces. By The Rev. Samuel Haughton, M.A., F.R.S.
168
On the Loess of the Valleys of the South of England and of the Somme and the Seine. By Joseph Prestwich, F.R.S.
170
On the Simultaneous Distribution of Heat throughout superficial parts of the Earth. By Professor H.G. Hennessy, F.R.S.
173
On the Differential Coefficients and Determinants of Lines, and their application to Analytical Mechanics. By A. Cohen,
176
On the Theory of Probabilities. By Professor George Boole, F.R.S.
179
On Simultaneous Differential Equations in which the number of Variables exceeds by more than unity the number of the Equations. By Professor George Boole, F.R.S.
184
On the Calculus of Symbols. - Third Memoir. By W. H. L. Russell, A.B.
184
On the Properties of Electro-deposited Antimony (concluded)., By George Gore
185
On the Sulphur-Compounds in Purified Coal-Gas, and on Crystallized Hydrosulphocarbonate of Lime. By the Rev. W. R. Bowditch, B.A., F.C.S.
185
On the Geometrical Isomorphism of Crystals. By the Rev. W. Mitchell
190
On the Forces concerned in producing the larger Magnetic Disturbances. By Balfour Stewart, M.A., F.R.S.
194
Experimental Researches on the Transmission of Electric Signals through Submarine Cables. - Part I. Laws of Transmission through various lengths of one Cable. By Fleeming Jenkin
198
On the Thermal Effects of Fluids in Motion. - Part IV. By J. P. Joule, LL.D., F.R.S., and Professor W. Thomson, F.R.S.
202
On the Spectra of Electric Light, as modified by the nature of the Electrodes and the Media of Discharge. By the Rev. T. R. Robinson, D.D., F.R.S.
202
On Fermat's Theorem of the Polygonal Numbers. - Second Communication. By the Right Hon. Sir Frederick Pollock, F.R.S., Lord Chief Baron
205
On the Oxidation and Disoxidation effected by the Alkaline Peroxides. By B. C. Brodie, F.R.S
209
On the Relative Speed of the Electric Wave through Submarine Cables of different lengths, and a Unit of Speed for comparing Electric Cables by bisecting the Electric Wave. By Cromwell F. Varley
211
On the Production of Vibrations and Sounds by Electrolysis. By George Gore
217
On the Synthesis of Tribasic Acids. (Preliminary Notice.) By Maxwell Simpson. M.B., F.R.S.
236
Notice of Remarkable Hailstones which fell at Headingley, near Leeds, on the 7th of May, 1862. By Thomas Sutclisse
239
On the true Theory of Pressure as applied to Elastic Fluids. By R. Moon. M.A., late Fellow of Queen's College, Cambridge
242
On the Nerves of the Liver, Biliary Ducts, and Gall-Bladder. By Robert Lee, M.D., F.R.S.
246
On the Volumes of Pedal Surfaces. By T. A. Hirst, Ph. D., F.R.S.
247
On the Causes of various Phenomena of Attraction an Adhesion. as exhibited in Solid Bodies, Films, Vesicles, Liquid Globules, and Blood-Corpuscles. By Richard Norris
251
On Stasis of the Blood, and Exudation. By Richard Norris
258
Additional Observations on the Proximate Principles of the Lichens. By John Stenhouse, LL.D., F.R.S.
263
On the Theory of Parallels. By Lieut.-General T. Perronet Thompson, F.R.S.
268
Letter to Professor Stokes, See. R.S., containing Observations made at Malta on a Planetary Nebula. By William Lassell, F.R.S.
269
On the Fossil Remains of a long-tailed Bird (Archeopteryx macrurus, Ow.) from the Lithographie Slate of Solenhofen. By Professor Richard Owen, F.R.S.
272
Dynamical Problems regarding Elastic Spheroidal Shells and Spheroids of Incompressible Liquid. By Professor William Thomson, F.R.S.
274
On the Exact Form and Motion of Waves at and near the Surface of Deep Water. By Professor W.J. Macquoru Rankine, C.E., F.R.S., &c
275
On the Tides of the Arctic Seas. - Part II. The Semidiurnal Tides of Port Leopold, North Somerset. By the Rev. Samuel Haughton, M.A., F.R.S.
278
On the Action of Chloride of Iodine on Iodide of Ethylene and Propylene Gas. - Second Notice. By Maxwell Simpson, M.B., F.R.S.
278
On certain Developable Surfaces. By A. Cayley, F.R.S.
279
Anniversary Meeting:-
Report of Auditors
281
List of Fellows deceased, &c.
281
List of Fellows elected since last Anniversary
282
Address of the President
282
Presentation of the Medals
287
Election of Council and Officers
298
Changes and present state of the number of Fellows
299
Financial Statements
300 & 301
Observations on several Mineral Substances, including their Analysis, &c. By Dr. T. L. Phipson, F.C.S.
302
On the Strains in the Interior of Beams. By George Biddell Airy, F.R.S., Astronomer Royal
304
Photochemical Researches. - Part V. On the Measurement of the Chemical Action of Direct and Diffuse Sunlight. By R. W. Bunsen, For. M.R.S., and H. E. Roscoe, B.A.
306
Notes of Researches on the Poly-Ammonias. - No XXI. On Paraniline. By A. W. Hofinann, LL.D., F.R.S.
312
Description of a new Specimen of Glyptodon, recently acquired by the Royal College of Surgeons of England. By Thomas Henry Huxley. F.R.S., &c.
316
On the Relation of Aqueous Vapour to Radiant Heat. By John Tyndall, F.R.S., &c.
326
Distribution of the. Surface of the Third Order into Species, in reference to the absence or presence of Singular Points, and the reality of its Lines. By Dr. Schläffle, Professor of Mathematics in the University of Berne
327
Experimental Investigations on the Stratified Appearance in Electrical Discharges. - Effect obtained by varying the Resistance. By John P. Gassiot, F.R.S.
329
Application of the Theory of the Polyedra to the Enumeration and Registration of Results. By the Rev. Thomas P. Kirkman, M.A., F.R.S.
341
Contributions towards the History of the Monamines. - No. VI. Note on the Action of Iodide of Methyl on Ammonia. By A. W Hofmann, LL.D., F.R.S.
380
Contributions towards the History of the Monamines. - No. VII. Transformation of Aniline into Benzoic Acid. By A. W. Hofmann, LL.D., F.R.S.
383
A Development of the Theory of Cyclones. By Francis Galton, F.R.S.
385
On the Immunity enjoyed by the Stomach from being digested by its own Secretion during Life. By Frederick W. Pavy, M.D., F.R.S.
386
Notes of Researches on the Poly-Ammonias. - No. XXII. Secondary Products formed in the Manufacture of Aniline. By A. W. Hofmann, LL.D., F. R. S.
389
On the Form of Crystals of Peroxide of Benzoyl. By Professor William Hallows Miller, M.A., For. Sec., R.S.
394
On the Synthesis of Leucic Acid. By Dr. Edward Frankland, F.R.S.
396
On the Artificial Production of Fibrin from Albumen, By Alfred Hutchison. Smee, jun
399
Note on the Spectrum of Thallium By Professor William Allen Miller, M.D. LL.D., Treas. and V.P.R.S.
407
Researches on some of the Artificial Colouring Matters. - No. I. On the Composition of the Blue Derivatives of the Tertiary Monamines derived from Cinchonine. By A. W. Hofmann, LL.D., F.R.S.
410
On some new Compounds obtained by Nitrogen-substitution, and new Alcohols derived therefrom. By Peter Griess
418
On the Differential Equation of Dynamics. A sequel to a Paper on Simultaneous Differential Equations. By Professor George Boole, F.R.S.
420
On the Absorption of Gases by Charcoal. - No. I. By Dr. R. Angus Smith, F.R.S.
424
On the Embryogeny of Comatula rosacea (Linck). By Professor Wyville Thomson, LL.D., F.R.S.E., M.R.I.A., F.G.S., &c.
426
On some Compounds and Derivatives of Glyoxylie Acid. By Henry Debus, Ph. D., F.R.S.
429
On the Telescopic Appearence of the Planet Mars. By John Phillips, M.A., LL.D., F.R.S., F.G.S.
431
On Thallium. By William Crookes, F.R.S.
438
On the Effect of Temperature on the Secretion of Uren, as observed on a Voyage to China, and at Hong Kong. By Emil Becher, M.D.
440
On Clinant Geometry, as a means of expressing the General Relations of Points in a Plane, realizing Imaginaries, reconciling Ordinary Algebra with Plane Geometry, and extending the Theories of Anharmonie Ratios. By Alexander J. Ellis, B.A., F.C.P.S.
442
Note on the Lines in the Spectra of some of the Fixed Stars. By William Huggins, F.R.A.S., and William Allen Miller, M.D., LL.D., Treas, and V.P.R.S.
444
On Skew Surfaces, otherwise Scrolls. By A. Cayley, F.R.S.
447
Researches on the Refraction. Dispersion, and Sensitiveness of Liquids. By J. H. Gladstone, Ph D, F.R.S., and the Rev. T. P. Dale, M.A., F.R.A.S.
448
On the Change of Form assumed by Wrought Iron and other Metals when Heated and then Cooled by partial Immersion in Water. By Lieut-Col. H. Clerk, R.A., F.R.S.
453
On the Influence of Temperature on the Electric Conducting-Power of Thallium and Iron. By A. Matthiessen, F.R.S., and C. Vogt, Ph. D.
472
On the Amyloid Substance of the Liver, and its ultimate destination in the Animal Economy. By Robert M Donnell, M.D.
476
Supplement to a Paper "On the Differential Equations of Dynamics." By Professor George Boole, F.R.S.
481
On Peculiar Appearances exhibited by Blood-corpuscles under the influence of Solutions of Magenta and Tannin. By William Roberts, M.D.
481
On Quinidine, and some Double Tartrates of the Organic. Bases. By John Stenhouse, LL.D., F.R.S.
491
Researches into the Chemical Constitution of Narcotine, and of its Products of Decomposition. - Part I. By A. Matthiessen, F.R.S., and George Carey Foster, B.A
501
Postscript to a Paper read January 15, 1863, "On the Formation of Fibrin from Albumen." By Alfred Hutchison Smee, jun.
505
On Diffusion of Vapours: a means of distinguishing between apparent and real Vapour-densities of Chemical Compounds. By J. A. Wanklyn and J. Robinson
507
On a Simple Formula and Practical Rule for calculating Heights barometrically without Logarithms. By Alexandre J. Ellis, B.A., F.C.P.S.
511
Bessel's Hypsometric Tables, as corrected by Plantamour, reduced to English Measures, and recalculated. By Alexander J. Ellis, B.A., F.C.P.S.
517
On Ozone. By E. J., Lowe, F.R.A.S., F.L.S.
518
On the Equations of Rotation of a Solid Body about a fixed Point By William Spottiswoode, M.A., F.R.S.
523
On the Fossil Human Jawbone recently discovered in the Gravel near Abbeville. By W. B. Carpenter, M.D., V.P.R.S.
524
On the Diurnal Inequalities of Terrestrial Magnetism, as deduced from observations made at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, from 1841 to 1857. By George Biddell Airy, F.R.S., Astronomer Royal
529
On the direct transformation of Iodide of Allyle into Iodide of Propyle. By Maxwell Simpson, M.B., F.R.S.
533
On the Distillation of Mixtures: a Contribution to the Theory of Fractional Distillation. By J. A. Wanklyn
534
On the Arrangement of the Muscular Fibres of the Ventricular Portion of the Vertebrate Heart; with Physiological Remarks. By James Pettigrew, M.D.
536
On Spectrum Analysis; with a Description of a large Spectroscope having nine Prisms, and Achromatic Telescopes of two-feet focal power. By John P. Gassiot. F.R.S.
536
The Bakerian Lecture. - On the Direct Correlation of Mechanical and Chemical Forces. By Henry Clifton Sorby, F.R.S.
538
On the Physiological Properties of Nitrobenzole and Aniline. By Henry Letheby, M.B.
550
On the Immunity enjoyed by the Stomach from being digested by its own Secretion during Life. By Frederick W. Pavy, M.D., F.R.S.
559
On a Question of Compound Arrangement. By J. J. Sylvester, M.A., F.R.S.
561
On a Theorem relating to Polar Umbrae. By J. J. Sylvester, M.A., F.R.S.
563
Notes principally on the Thermo-electric Currents of the Ritterian Species. By C. K. Akin
565
On the Nature of the Sun's Magnetic Action upon the Earth. By C. Chambers
567
Numerical Elements of Indian Meteorology. - Series I. By Dr. Hermann de Schlagintweit, Corr. Memb. of the Academies of Sciences of Munich, Madrid, Lisbon, &c.
567
On the Structure of the so-called Apolar, Unipolar, and Bipolar Nerve-cells of the Frog. By Lionel S. Beale, M.B., F.R.S., F.R.C.P.
569
On the Belts of Jupiter. By John Phillips, M.A., LL.D., F.R.S.
575
Notes of Researches on the Poly-Ammonias. - No. XXIII. Hydrazobenzol, an new Compound isomeric with Benzidine. By A. W. Hofmann, LL.D., F.R.S.
576
Note on the Composition of Aniline-Blue. By A. W. Hofmann, LL.D., F.R.S.
578
On the Calculus of Symbols. - Third Memoir. By W. H. L. Russell, A.B.
579
Annual Meeting for the Election of Fellows
580
The Croonian Lecture. - On the Coagulation of the Blood. By Professor Joseph Lister, F.R.S.
580
On the Molecular Mobility of Gases. By Thomas Graham, F.R.S.
611
Results of the Magnetic Observations at the Kew Observatory, from 1858 to 1862 inclusive. - No. I. By Major-General Edward Sabine, P.R.S.
623
Results of the Magnetic Observations at the Kew Observatory, from 1858 to 1862 inclusive. -No. II. By Major-General Edward Sabine, P.R.S.
625
Experiments, made at Watford, on the Vibrations occasioned by Railway Trains passing through a Tunnel. By Sir James South, LL.D., F.R.S.
630
Preliminary Notice of an Examination of Rubia munjista, the East Indian Madder, or Munjeet of Commerce. By John Stenhouse, LL.D., F.R.S.
633
Notes of Researches on the Poly-Ammonias. - No. XXIV. On Isomeric Diamines. By A. W. Hofmann, LL.D., F.R.S.
639
Contributions towards the History of the Colouring Matters derived from Aniline. By A. W. Hofmann, LL.D., F.R.S.
645
Contributions towards the History of the Colouring Matters derived from Coal-tar. By A. W. Hofmann, LL.D., F.R.S.
647
On the Measurement of the Chemical Brightness of various portions of the Sun's Disc. By Henry Enfield Roscoe, B.A., F.R.S.
648
On the Contractility of Healthy and Paralysed Muscles as tested by Electricity. By Harry Lobb
650
On the Influence of Temperature on the Electric Conducting-Power of Alloys. By A. Matthiessen, F.R.S., and C. Vogt, Ph.D.
652
On the Peroxides of the Radicals of the Organic Acids. By Sir B. C. Brodie, Bart., F.R.S.
655
Explorations in Spitzbergen, undertaken by the Swedish Expedition in 1861, with the view of ascertaining the practicability of the measurement of an Arc of the Meridian. By Dr. Otto Torell
658
On the Magnetic Disturbance which took place on the 14th of December 1862. By Balfour Stewart, M.A., F.R.S.
663
Further Observations on favour of the View that Nerve-fibres never end in Voluntary Muscle. By Lionel S. Beale, M.B., F.R.S.
668
Note on the Minute Structure of the Grey Matter of the Convolutions of the Brain of Man, the Sheep, Cat, and Dog. By Lionel S. Beale, M.B., F.R.S.
671
On the Change in the Elastic Force of a Constant Volume of dry Atmospheric Air, between 32° F. and 212° F., and on the Temperature of the Freezing-point of Mercury. By Balfour Stewart, M.A., F.R.S.
674
On the Degree and Weight of the Resultant of a Multipartite System of Equations. By Professor J. J. Sylvester, F.R.S.
674
Remarks appended to a Report on Mr. Hopkins's Paper "On the Theory of the Motion of Glaciers." By Sir John F. W. Herschel, Bart., F.R.S.
676
On the Absorption and Radiation of Heat By Gaseous and Liquid Matter. - Fourth Memoir. By John Tyndall, F.R.S.
679
Account of Observations of Atmospheric Electricity taken at Windsor, Nova Scotia. By Joseph D. Everett, M.A., F.R.S.
683
On the Brain of a Bushwoman; and on the Brains of two Idiots of European Descent. By John Marshall, F.R.S.
708
On Fermat's Theorem of the Polygonal Numbers. By the Right Hon. Sir Frederick Pollock, F.R.S., Lord Chief Baron
713
On Mauve or Aniline-Purple. By W. H. Perkin, F.C.S.
713
Notes of Researches on the Intimate Structure of the Brain. - Third Series. By J. Lockhart Clarke, F.R.S.
716
Obituary Notices of Deceased Fellows:-
Dr. William Baly
i
George Bishop
iii
Sir William Cubitt
iv
Dr. William Henry Fitton
iv
Sir John Forbes
vi
Henry Gray
xi
Eaton Hodgkinson
xi
Sir Francis Palgrave. K.H.
General Sir C. W. Pasley, K.C.B.
xx
John T. Quekett
xxv
Friedrich Tiedemann
Peter Barlow
Jean-Baptiste Biot
William Borrer
Sir B. C. Brodie, Bart.
Francesco Carlini
lvi
James Ormiston M William, M. D.
lix
Rear-Admiral Sir James Clark Ross
lxi
Edward Stanley
James Walker