1. On the Trade winds, considered with reference to Mr. Daniell’s theory of the constitution of the atmosphere; in a letter from Capt. Basil Hall, R.N., F.R.S.
2. On evaporation as connected with atmospheric phenomena.
3. On climate, considered with regard to horticulture.
4. On the oscillations of the barometer.
5. On the gradual deterioration of barometers, and the means of preventing the same.
6. Addenda and notes—among which will be found a valuable table of the elastic force of aqueous vapour, calculated by Mr. Galbraith from the experiments of Dr. Ure, by the formula of Mr. Ivory.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London, for the year 1827. Part II. [◊]
The following are the contents of this Part of the Society’s Transactions:—
On a new form of the differential thermometer, with some of its applications. By William Ritchie, A.M., rector of Tain Academy. Communicated by J. F. W. Herschel, Esq., Sec. R.S.
On the structure and use of the submaxillary odoriferous gland in the genus Crocodilus. By Thomas Bell, Esq., F.L. and G.S.S. Communicated by Sir Everard Home, Bart, V.P.R.S.