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Anniversary meeting, March 30, 1850

 

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期刊: Quarterly Journal of the Chemical Society of London  (RSC Available online 1851)
卷期: Volume 3, issue 2  

页码: 97-104

 

ISSN:1743-6893

 

年代: 1851

 

DOI:10.1039/QJ8510300097

 

出版商: RSC

 

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QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY. Anniversary Meeting March 30 1850. THEPRESIDENT in the Chair. The following Annual Report was read by the President. WE are now arrived at the Tenth Anniversary of this Society; and the steady though not rapid advance which has marked its existence from the formation to the present time must be considered as auguring well for its prosperity and permanence. It appears by the last Report that the Society then consisted of one hundred and twelve resident and one hundred and twelve non- resident Members three Associates and nine Foreign Members. In the present session there have been elected twelve Members of whom four are resident and eight non-resident ; three resident and three non-resident Members have withdrawn and we have lost two Members by death.Twelve Foreign Members have been elected comprehending as you cannot fail to observe names of philosophers of the highest reputation. The Foreign Members elected are MRI. Boussingault Chevreul Gay-Lussac Gmelin Kopp Laurent Mitscherlich Pelouze Regnault Rose Th&nard and Wohler. The Society therefore now consists of 101 Resident Members 120 Non-resident Members ,,r 2 Associates 20 Foreign Members. I have already stated that we have lost two non-resident Members by death namely Mr William Crawhall and Colonel Thomas VOL. III*-NO XI H PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS. Moocly. The former gentleman was a native of Allendale in Northumberland where he was born in 1784. After a school education under a neighbouring clergyman he was placed in his father’s office who was agent to the lead mines of Sir Thomas Blackett.In this situation he paid considerable attention to the stratification of the rocks of the lead-mining district; and of the mines he drew plans and sections so as to acquire an accurate knowledge of the mineral products of the country the results of which were highly beneficial to Colonel Beaumont and to himself. In 1812 on the death of his father bfr. Crawhall succeeded him as superintendent of thc mines of Colonel Beaumont and his attention was naturally drawn to the process of lead smelting as the operation was then conducted and the injurious effects which the vapour escaping produced on vegetation and the loss af metal which attended it.To remedy these evils he constructed long horizontal ehimnies one of which is two and a half miles in length and his plans were attended with great; success. It may be stated without any diminution of the credit due to MY.Crawhall that the same plan had been previously proposed by Bishop Watson,* but it does not appear that it was ever carried into effect. In the year 1845 owing to the declining state of his health he retired to his house near Hexham where he died on the 28th of March 1849. Colonel Moody obtained his commission in the corps of Royal Engineers while in the West Indies where he was employed on active service. He was for many years engaged in the Colonial Office and subsequently held the appointment of Inspector of Gun-powder at Waltham Abbey.The following are the titles and names of the authors of the several Memoirs which have been read before the Society since the last Anniversary. 1. “Analysis of Gold Dust from the Coast of California:” by E. IF. Teschemacher. 2. “Analysis of the Thames Water at Greenwich:” by Edward T. Bennet. 3. “Analysis of a Mineral Water from the Neighbourhood of Bristol :,,by Thornton J. Herapath. 4. “On the Sulphitea of Potash Chromium Lithia and Bismuth :” by Joseph Danson. * Watson’s Essays Vol. 111 Essay 8. PRESSDENT’S ADDRESS. 5 cc Notes on a Singular Substance resulting from Cloves :” by Dr. R. Scott 6. ‘<An Analysis of Plate Glass :’’ by Messrs. J. E Mayer and J. 8.Brazier.7. “Researches on the Amy1 Series :” by El6Medlock. 8. “On the Carbonate of Alumina :” by J. S. Muspratt. 9. rr On the Manufacture of Soda and the Composition of @tilt- cake Black-ash Soda-ash and Soda-waste :” by Frederick Mus- pratt and Joseph Danson. 10. c‘ On Chromate of Copper :” by H Sugden Evans. 11. “ On the Quantitative Estimation of Cyanogen in Analysis :” by Charles Heisch. 12. cc Examination of some Slags from Copper-mnelting Furnaces :” by Frederick Field. 13. “On the Relative Expansion of Mixtures of Alcohol and VVater under the influence of a certain rise of Temperature and on a New Instrument for taking the Specific Gravities of the same :” by G. N,Makins. 14. ‘(On some New Acids contained in the Oil of the Bussk Latifilia :” by T,F.Hardwick. 15. c( Researches on Strychnia:” by E. C. Nicholson and F. A. Abel 16. “On the Isolation of Organic Radicals:” by E. Frank-land. 17. (‘On a New Series of Organic Bodies containing Metals and Phosphorus :” by E. Frankland. 18. “Researches on the Volatile Organic Bases ?’by A. W. Hof-mann. 19. ‘‘On the Water of the Dead Sea :” by Thorntofi J. Hera-path and William Herapath. 20. “Analysis of the Well Water at the Royal Mint :” by W. T. Brande. 21. “On Titanium :” by Prof. Wohler. 22. ‘‘Continuation of the Researches on the Volatile Organic Bases:” by A. W. Hofmann. 23. ‘‘ Analysis of a Deep Well Water :” by J. Mitchell. 24. “On the Prevention of Incrustation in Steam Boilers :” by J.Anderson. 25. “On the Action of Sulphur on the Pentachloride of Phos-phorus:” by J. R. Gladstone. 26. “On the Gaaes Eliminated from Sewers :” by M Scanlan and 3. Anderson HZ 100 PRESIDEXT’S ADDRESS. 27. ‘‘On the Action of drsenious Acid on Albumen :” by J. B. Ed wards. 28. “ On the Composition of Mesitilole :” by M. Cahours. 29. “On the Identity of Bisulphethylic and Hyposulphethylic Acids and of Bisulphimethylic and Hyposulphamethylic Acids :” by J. S. Muspratt. 30. Ir On some of the Salts of Carbonic Acid:” by ill. N. Saxnuelson. 31. ‘‘Observations on Etherification :” by Thomas Graham. 32. “On a Natural A4110yof Copper and Silver from Chili :” by Frederick Field.33. “Researches on the Organic Radicals :” by E. Fi*ankland. 34. ‘I On some Salts of Chromic Acid :” by 5. Danson. 35. On the Relations of Animal and Vegetable Life :” by Re War in g ton. 36. “On the Precipitation of the Colouring Matter of Sugar by a Metallic Oxide :” by Henry War burton 37. On the Relations between Chemical Composition Boiling Point and Specific Volume :” by Hermann Kopp. 38 “On the Composition of the Ashes of the Cactus :” by Frederick E’i el d. 39. On the Application of Liquid Diffusion to Produce Decoin- tC position :” by Thomas Graham. The laborious investigations of which the above-named communi- cations are the results it would be a pleasing task to dilate upon ; but such an occupation of your time woiild be needless since most if not all of them are or will be printed in your Journal which I trust will ever be regarded as indicative of the zeal and ability of the Members of this Society.It will now be proper for me to state the various specimens and books which have been presented to the Society since the last Anni-versary ; and it may not perhaps be here out of place to express a hope that as we have now the means of placing and arranging books and specimens their numbers will augment with the oppor-tunity of placing them in safe and convenient situations. The presents received are 1. ‘(A Phial containing a Curious Film of Gun Cotton which had becn formed in the interior by the Spontaneous Evaporation of the Et,ler from a Collodion Solution :” presented by George Phillips.2. I‘ The Pharmaceutical Journal :” from the Editor. 3. I’he Journal of the Franklin Institute :” from the Institute. 4. “The Address delivered at the Anniversary Meeting of the PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS. Geological Society;” by Sir H. T. de la Bech e from the Author. 5 ‘‘ Report of tbe Smithsonian Institution and Smithsonian Con- tributions to Science Vol. I. :” from the Institution. 6. ‘‘ Contributions to the Science of Agriculture;” by J. T. W. Johnstone from the Author. 7. ‘‘De Saliva;” by Nicholaus Jacuboowitsch and “Die Diagnostik verdachtiger Flecke in Criminal€allen:” by Karl Schmidt from Dr. Schmidt. 8. (‘On the Motion of Gases Part 11.trby Thomas Graham from the Author.9. “Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh No. 33 and 34:’’from the Society. 10. the Use of the Blowpipe:” by Professor Plattner; translated by S. Muspratt from the Translator. 11. ‘(Taylor’s Calendar of the Meetings of Scientific Bodies :” from the Author. 12. “The New and Admirable Arte of Setting of Corne 1601,” being a reprint from H. Nesbitt. 13. “ On the Composition and Money-value of different varieties of Guano ;” by J. T. Way from the Author. 14. ‘{Transactions of the Royal Academy of Stockholm;’’ ‘c An Introductory Lecture on the Importance of Chemistry ;,t Annual Report of the Progress of Science;’’ by Dr. Svanberg from the Boyal Academy of Sciences at Stockholm. 15. ‘<Onthe Nitro-prussides;” by Dr.Playfair from the Author. 16. Proceedings of the Philosophical Society of Glasgow Vol. 111 No. 1 :” from the Society. 17. cc Experimental Investigation of the Amount of Water given off by Plants durinp their Growth;’ by J. B. Lawes; and “Agricul- tural Chemistry,” by the same presented by J. H. Gilbert. 18. ‘‘Address Delivered at the Anniversary Meeting of the Geo- logical Society of London on the 16th of February 2849;” by Sir H. T. de la Beche from the Author. 19. “Orr Benzole ;” by C. B. Mansfield from the Author. 20. “Transactions of the Royal Society for 1848-9;” from the Royal Society. 21. “Regnault’s Trait6 de Chimie :” from the Author. 22. ‘‘ Miscellaneous Results for the Laboratory and on the Pro- perties of Linseed Oil Cake;” by J.T. Way from the Author. 23. u The Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society :” presented by the Society. PRE~IDENT’S ADDRESS. Tho following Gteiitlemen were elected Offiearsand Council for the ensuing year PREBIDENT. Richard Phillips F.R.S. VICE-PRESIDENTI. W. T. Brmde F.R.S. W. A. Miller M,D. F.R,@. Thomas Graham F.R.S. Lyon Playfair F.B.S. SECRETARIES. B,C. Brodie F.R.S. Robert Warington Esq. FOREIGN SECRETAW. A. W. Hofmann YhD. TEEASURER. Robert Borretb F.R.S. COUNCIL Thomas Andrews M.D. J. P. Joule Esq. John Blytb M.D. G. D. Longstaff’ M.D William Ferguson Egq. Theopbilus Eedwood Esq Edward Franklasd PbrDt 1E;dward Schunak Fq. J. J.Griffin 88s. E,F. Teschemachw Esq H. B,Joqea M.D. A. W. Williamson Ph,D. The Hecretary read a list of the:Contributions towards the expenses ef the Charter when Professor Graham proposed and Dr. Iltong-ataff secondei a vote of thanks to the Contributors. The following audited Report of the Treasurer was submitted to the Society AUDITED REPORT OF THE TREASURER. UP. ROBERT PORRETT (TREASURER) IN ACCOUNT WITH THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON. Cr. -__. --6;. 6 d. 1850. s. 8. a7. To Balance from old Account . . 67 2 4 March 25 By Payment for a Silver Candelabrum presented to W. Tooke Esq. in acknowledgment of his , 3Year Dividend on $300 Consols to 5th Jan. services in obtaining the Charter . . . 30 0 0 1849 . ..... 5 16 6 ,) Ditto to Dunn and Duncan for Engrossing and , 1Year Ditto on S2;O Consols to 5th Jan.1850 7 5 8 Binding the Charter . . . . . 5 5 0 , Subscriptions received for Arrears prior to 1849 73 7 0 , Ditto for Book-binding . . . . . 6 13 5 , Ditto for the Years 1849 and 1850- . .. 301 1 0 , Ditto for Printing and Editing Journals 5 6,7 , Ditto for the Year 1851 (anticipated) .. 4 0 0 and8 . . . . . . . . 165 4 5 25 0 0 , Composition from a resident Member .. 20 0 0 , Ditto for Rent to Society of Arts . . ,)5 Ditto from non-resident Members . .. 50 0 0 ,) Ditto for Priiiting . . . . . . 1-1-1 10 , Adtnission Fees . . . . .. 22 0 0 ,) Ditto for Stationery and Postage Stamps . . 3 16 6 , Donations towards Charter expenses . .. 14 2 0 ,? Ditto for Books and Journals . . . . 10 6 6 , Ditto towards a Library Fund .. .. 2 2 0 , Ditto for Subscription to Calendish Society . 1 1 0 , Sale of ‘(Memoirs,” &c. . . . .. 6 13 8 ) Ditto for Tea and Coffee . . . . . 8 10 9 , Ditto for Servants and Doorkeeper (Society of Arts) . . . . . . . . 1 10 0 ,? Ditto for Collector’s Poundage. . . . 17 9 0 . 2 7 7 1l Ditto for Carpenter’s Work . . . 282 2 Balance carriedtonew Account . . -4 -6; 573 10 2 6; 573 10 I2 London 25th March 1850. R. PORRETT, Treasurer to Chemical Society. We have examined the Accounts of the Chemical Society of London presented by Robert Porrett Esq. the Treasurer and find the same correct showing a balance of A282 46 ad. and 6250 Three per cent. Consols in his name as Treasurer $238 14s.5d. being in the hands of Rfessrs Coutts and Co. and 4‘43 9s. 9d. in the hands of the Treasuer. EDW‘AILD J CHAPMAN PROFESSOR KOPP ON April 1 1850. THOMAS GRAHAM,EsQ. V.P. in the Chair. The following presents were announced The Pharmaceutical Journal for March :” from the Editor. “Outlines of Qualitative Analysis for Laboratory Practice,” by J Muspratt from the Author.

 

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