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cpnes, from which we deduce the two answers to the question by a quadratic in an easy manner. This is the method of solution by Analyticus, the proposer. Our other contributors who have solved this question, proceed geometrically, and observe, that the distances from the three given points to the foot of the perpendicular height are as the cotangents of the given angle of altitude, and are therefore in a given ratio. This point being found geometrically, which had been effected long ago, Simp. Alg. p. 336, the proposed problem is easily resolved.

SOLUTION TO QUES. IV.

This question is more difficult than any of the preceding, and could scarcely be resolved in a scientific manner, without having recourse to algebra; or if it could, the solution must require a great degree of ingenuity. The algebraic investigation terminates in a cubic equation with very complex coefficients, and gives the perpendicular depth of the ditch 9.10575 yards, and the expense $1000.03 1-2.

The solution to this question by X. O'Shaunessey, and O'Connor the proposer, were all neat, ingenious, and accu

rate.

We are indebted to the following gentlemen for their solutions to the above questions.

Mr. Michael O'Connor, N. Y. Mr. M. O'Shaunessey, Albany; and X. of NewHaven; each ingeniously answered all the questions.

Analyticus, of New-York, answered 1,

2,3.

Mr. Bart. M'Gowan, New-York, answered 1, 2, 4.

M. T. of New-York, and J. W. of Baltimore, answered 1st.

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rectangle under the slant and perpendicu Given the area of the base, and the lar heights of a cone to determine its magnitude geometrically.

Ques. 12, by Mr. Michael O'Connor,

New-York,

of water. It is required to find the quanA globe is dropt into a conical glass full tity of water contained above, and also

that contained below their circle of contact; the perpendicular height and diametively 6 and 9 inches, and the quantity of ter of the top of the glass, being respecmaximum. water discharged by the globe being a

Ques. 13, by X. of New-Haven.

right parabaloidal cup filled with water; it
On dropping a cannon ball into an up-
it was observed that 3-4 of the diameter was
immersed, and that it gained 6 pounds in
in a second ball whose centre descended
weight; but on filling it again and putting
lower than that of the first, the gain was
only 24-5 pounds; required the weight of
pounds to the cubic foot, and supposing
water at first in the cup, allowing 62 1-2
the specific gravity of iron to be 7 times
as great.

lyticus of New-York.
Ques. 14, or Prize Question, by Ana-

Given the apparent diameters of a sphestant from four given places on the surrical meteor, as observed at the same inface of the earth; it is required to determine the magnitude of the meteor, its its distance from each place of observaheight above the surface of the earth, and tion.

ART. 17. REPORT OF DISEASES TREATED AT THE PUBLIC DISPENSARY, NEW-YORK, DURING THE MONTH OF AUG. 1817.

ACUTE DISEASES.

FEBRIS Intermittens, (Intermittent Gastritis, (Inflammation of the Stomach,) (Inflammation of the Female Breast,) 1,

Fever,) 14: Febris Remittens,(Kemittent Fever,) 7: Synocha, (Inflammatory Fever,) 1; Febris Continua, (Continued Fever,) 18; Febris Infantum Remittens, (Infantile Remittent Fever,) 15; Febris Puerperalis, (Puerperal Fever,) 1; Phlegmone, (Fflammation,) 2; Phrenetis, (Inflammation of the Brain,) 1; Opthalmia, (Infammation of the Eyes,) 7; Cynanche Tousillaris, (Inflammation of the throat,) 4; Trachitis, (Croup,) 2; Pneumonia, Clafiammation of the Chest,) 9; Mastitis;

1; Hepatitis, (Inflammation of the Liver,) 2; Enteritis, (Inflammation of the Bowels-, malism,) 1; Cholera, 22; Dysenteria, 8: Rheumatismus Acutus, (Acute Rheu) (Dysentery,) 16; Convulsio, (Convulsions,) 2; Abortio, (Abortion,) 1; Erythema, 1; Erysipelas, (St. Anthony's Fire,) 3; Urticaria, (Nettle Rash,) 3; Miliaria, 2; Pemphigus Infantilis, 1; Vaccinia, (Kine Pock,) 9; Morbi Infantiles, (Acute Discases of Infants,) 3.

CHRONIC AND LOCAL DISEASES.

Asthenia, (Debility,) 9; Vertigo, 7; Cephalalgia, (Head-ach,) 6; Dyspepsia, (Indigestion,) 19; Gastrodynia, (Pain in The Stomach,) 5; Enterodynia, (Pain in the Intestines,) 4; Colica, (Colic,)5; Obstipatio, (Costiveness,) 12; Paralysis (Palsy,) Trismus, (Locked-Jaw,) 1; Epilepsia, (Epilepsy,) 1; Chorea, (St. Vitus's Dance,) 1; Hysteria, (Hysterics,) 1; Ophthalmia chronica, (Chronic inflammation of the Eyes,) 8; Bronchitis Chronica, 8; Astha et Dyspnea, (Asthma and Difficult Breathing,); Phthisis Pulmonalis, Pulmonary Consumption) 5; Rheumatismus Chronicus, (Chronic Rheumatism,) 15; Fleurodynia, 4; Lumbago, 4; Sciatica, 1; Hemoptysis, (Spitting of Blood,) 5; Hæmatemesis, (Vomiting of Blood,) 1; Hæmorrhois, (Piles,) 1; Hæmorrhagia Uteri, 1; Menorrhagia, 2; Dysenteria Chronica. (Chronic Dysentery,) 9; Diarrhea, 15; Leucorrhea, 2; Amenorrhoea, 5; Dysmenorrhæa, 1; Dyslochia, 1; Ischuria, (Suppression of Urine,) 1; Dysuia, (Difficulty of Urine,) 1; Nephralgia, (Pain in the Kidneys,) 2; Plethora, 4; Anasarca, (Dropsy,) 3; Ascites, (Dropsy of the Abdomen,) 1; Scrophula, (King's Evil,) 2; Tabes Mesenterica, 1; Vermes, (Worms,)8; Caligo, 1; Syphilis, 10; Urethritis Virulenta, 5; Paraphymosis, 1; Tumor 1; Hernia, 2; Stremma, (Sprain,) 2; Contusio,(Bruise,) 6; Vulnus, (Wound,) 4; Abscessus, (Abscess,) 5; Abscessus Lumborum, (Lumbar Abscess,) 1; Ulcus, (Ulcer,) 16; Ustio, (Burn,) 1; Odontalgia, (Tooth-ach,) 18; Strophulus, S; Lichen, 1: Pityriasis, 1; Psoriasis Veneria, 1; Purpura, 1; Erythema, 2; Impetigo, 1; Scabies et Prurigo, 18; Porrigo, 5; Herpes Zoster, 1; Aphthæ, 1; Eruptiones Variæ, 6.

August commenced with very little variation in the temperature of the atmosphere; and has been mostly a continuation of the sultry heats that were frequently experienced in July. The weather, until near the termination of the month, was uniformly warm, and sometimes hot and oppressive for a number of days in succession: the thermometer, at different times, marking 88° in the shade, at noon, and generally ranging between 80 and 86--After a long course of not days, a sudden and extensive vicissitude occurred on the morning of the 24th; when the wind, which, previously to this period, had blown almost constantly between the S. E. and S W., suddenly shifted to the N. accompanied with a little rain; and the thermometer, which on the preceding afternoon was at 820 in the shade, now

stood as low as 54°, making a variation of 28° in the short space of 12 or 14 hours The wind continued Northerly, throughout the remainder of the month; and the thermometer did not again indicate summer heat, until the 30th and 31st. The highest temperature of this period has been 89°; lowest 54"; greatest diurnal variation, between sunrise and sunset, 15°: mean temperature, at 6 o'clock in the morning, 68°; at 2 in the afternoon, 78° and 52-100; at sunset 74° and 65-100-Greatest elevation of the mercury in the Barometer 30 inches 87-100; on the 11th, wind S. E. moderate, overcast: greatest depression, 29 inches; on the 4th, wind S., cloudy:-quantity of rain 8 inches and 53-100. During the whole of this month, there has been a to tal want of those thunder showers that usually pervade the summer season, and tend to renew and purify the atmosphere. The fervid rays of the sun were seldom obscured, or wholly intercepted by clouds; at least for a considerable time. There has not, however, been a want of moisture; for, besides the south-east storm of the 11th and 12th, the 3d, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 24th and 30th, were all more or less showery, or attended with transient falls of rain.-The storm, which commenced about 10 o'clock, on the morning of the 11th, and continued to pour down incessantly till between 2 and 3 o'clock of the afternoon of the 12th, is acknowledged to have been the heaviest rain that has been known to have fallen for many years; amounting, by measurement, to full 6 inches on a level. The cisterns overflowed, and the cellars of many houses adjoining the docks, or situated in the low and more sunken parts of the city, and particularly in the neighbourhood of the Collect, were filled with water. This storm appears to have extended through the greater part of the United States; though not simultaneously, nor with the same degree of violence. Iu the southern and western states, it occurred on the 8th and 9th; and in some places was productive of material damage

From an extensive view of the diseases of this interval, it appears that the general health of the city is as favourable as is common at the conclusion of the summer season. The bills of mortality announce a small increase of deaths; but, of these, a considerable proportion has been among children under two years of age; who, from the great mobility and tenderness of their systems, are peculiarly liable to be affected by the summer heats, and this.

susceptibility is often increased by the additional irritation of teething.

The general character of the diseases has been much the same as in the preceding month. The leading complaints have been fevers of different kinds; hepatic derangements; and disorders of the primæ viæ, as evinced by the titles cholera, dysenteria, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, gastrodynia, enterodynia, colica, &c. These have amounted, conjointly, to almost half of the total number of patients treated at the Dispensary. Of the class of intestinal affections, the Dysenteric form has been the most prevalent, or at least the most fatal.

Disorders of the first passages, and of the hepatic functions, tending to jaundice, have been occasionally observed. Serious consequences sometimes arise from inflammations of the stomach and bowels, that occur in the hot season, being mistaken for the effects of indigestion, flatulence, or acrimonious bile, and treated merely as cases of Gastrodynia, Eterodynia, Colica, or similar gastric and intestinal affections.

Rheumatic complaints, chiefly of the chronic sort,have been somewhat frequent, considering the season of the year. They were much aggravated by the sudden diminution of temperature, that took place towards the termination of the month.Acute diseases of the thoracic viscera have nearly disappeared.-One of the cases of croup, reported in the list, yielded to the operation of an emetic, which remedy will not unfrequently, alone, succeed in effecting a removal of this disorder, in its early or forming stage, whilst the disease is yet local; but when it is fairly seated, and general excitement has supervened, the use of the lancet becomes indispensable.

The relaxing and enervating effects of the summer heats have produced much general languor, or idiopathic debility, which has increased the predisposition to many morbid symptoms, that are more peculiarly connected with different kinds of fevers, of which a considerable augmentation is evident. The autumnal intermittent has already begun to prevail; and remittents, as well as synochus and typhus, are more general. The nature and character of fevers have differed according to local circumstances, and to the constitutions of the individuals in whom they occurred. In some they were con

nected with gastric and hepatic derangements. A typhoid tendency was evident in many cases of synochus, and seemed only to require confined rooms and stimulant diet, with the early exhibition of bark, wine, and other heating things, to render them intractable and highly dangerous, Cathartics, antimonials, diluent drinks, and cooling diet, during the first few days, generally arrested the complaint. Kemittents, in some cases, assumed an inflammatory character-while, in other instances, they manifested all the symptoms of the true bilious fever, and were attended with nautia, vomiting, and spontaneous discharges of bile.-Of the cases of intermittents, contained in the foregoing catalogue, one half were produced during the latter part of the month, subsequent to the sudden reduced temperature of the atmosphere. Two cases of intermittents were transformed into remittents; and remittents have, in some instances, degenerated into typhus.

Many cutaneous diseases have been prevalent in this, as well as in the preceding months: but those, usually accompanied with much fever, such as Scarlatina, Variola, and Rubeola, were not observed.Cases of Prurigo have been common, and, in several instances, occurred in persons considerably advanced in life.

The following deaths, from different diseases, are reported in the New-York Bills of Mortality, for the month of August

Apoplexy, 3; Asphixia, 1; Asthma, 2: Abscess, 1; Child-bed, 1; Cholera Morbus, 14; Colic, 1; Consumption, 51: Convulsions, 21; Diarrhea, 11: Drinking cold water, 1; Dropsy, 8; Dropsy in the Head, 8; Dropsy in the Chest, 1; Drowned, 6; Dysentery, 23; Fever, 2; Inflammatory Fever, 1; Intermittent Fever, 1; Remittent Fever, 3; Typhus Fever, 11; Herpes, 1; Hives, 2; Inflammation of the Bladder, 1; Inflammation of the Bowels, 4; Inflammation of the Liver, 1; Jaundice, 1; Insanity, 1; Intemperance, 3; Killed, 4; Marasmus, 10; Nervous Disease, 1; Old Age, 7; Obi, 1; Palsy, 2; Peripneumony, 1; Rupture, 1; Scrophula, 2; Small Pox, 1; Spasms, 2; Sprue, 1; Still Born, 6; Syphilis, 4 : Teething, 4; Worms, 7; Ulcer, 1; Unknown, 3-Total 241.

JACOB DYCKMAN, M. D.
New-York, August 31, 1817.

ART. 18. CABINET OF VARIETIES.

From Northcote's Memoirs of Sir Joshua served, that if he was going to Ireland,

Reynolds.

IN the Dedication of his " Deserted Vil-
lage" to Sir Joshua Reynolds, already
noticed, Goldsmith alludes to the death of
his eldest brother, Henry, the clergyman;
and his various biographers record an-
other, Maurice, who was a younger bro-
ther, and of whom it is stated, by Bishop
Percy, that having been bred to no busi-
ness, he, upon some occasion, complain-
ed to Oliver that he found it difficult to
live like a gentleman. To this Oliver
wrote him an answer, begging that he
would, without delay, quit so unprofitable
a trade, and betake himself to some
handicraft employment. Maurice wise-
ly, as the Bishop adds, took the hint, and
bound himself apprentice to a cabinet-
maker, and when out of his indentures
set up in business for himself, in which he
was engaged during the viceroyalty of
the late Duke of Rutland; and his shop
being in Dublin, he was noticed by Mr.
Orde, since Lord Bolton, the Lord Lieu-
tenant's Secretary, who recommended
him to the patronage of the Duke, out of
regard to the memory of his brother.

In consequence of this, he received the appointment of inspector of licenses in that metropolis, and was also employed as mace bearer, by the Royal Irish Academy, then just established. Both of these places were compatible with his business and in the former he gave proof of great integrity by detecting a fraud committed on the revenue in his department; and one by which he himself might have profited, if he had not been a man of principle. He has now been dead not more than fifteen years; I enter more particularly into his history, from having seen the following passage in one of Oliver's letters to him: "You talked of being my only brother-I don't understand you. Where is Charles ?"

This, indeed, was a question which Maurice could not answer then, nor for many years afterwards; but as the anecdote is curious, and I have it from a friend on whose authority I can rely, I shall give it a place here nearly in his own words.

My friend informed me, that whilst travelling in the stage coach towards Ireland, in the autumn of 1791, he was joined at Oswestry by a venerable looking gentleman, who, in the course of the morning, mentioned that his name was Goldsmith; when one of the party ob

that name would be a passport for him.
The stranger smiled, and asked the reason
why? to which the other replied, that
the memory of Oliver was embalmed
amongst his countrymen. A tear glisten-
ed in the stranger's eye, who immediate-
ly answered, "I am his brother." The
gentleman who had first made the ob-
servation on the name, looked doubtingly,
and said, "He has but one brother liv-
"True, replied
ing; I know him well."
the stranger, for it may be said that I am
risen from the dead, having been for
many years supposed to be no longer in
the land of the living. I am Charles, the
youngest of the family. Oliver I know
is dead; but of Henry and Maurice I
know nothing."

On being informed of various partictrlars of his family, the stranger then told his simple tale; which was, that having heard of his brother Noll mixing in the first society of London, he took it for granted that his fortune was made, and that he could soon make a brother's also ; he therefore left home without notice; but soon found, on his arrival in London, that the picture he formed of his brother's situation was too highly coloured; that Noll would not introduce him to his great friends, and, in fact, that, although out of a jail, he was also often out of a lodging.

Disgusted with this entrance into high life, and ashamed to return home, the young man left London without acquainting his brother with his intentions, or even writing to his friends in Ireland; and proceeded, a poor adventurer, to Jamaica, where he lived, for many years, without ever renewing an intercourse with his friends, and by whom he was, of course, supposed to be dead; though Oliver may, at first, have imagined that he had returned to Ireland. Years now passed on, and young Charles, by industry and perseverance, began to save some property; soon after which he married a widow lady of some fortune, when his young family requiring the advantages of further education, he determined to return to England, to examine into the state of society, and into the propriety of bringing over his wife and family; on this project he was then engaged, and was proceeding to Ireland to visit his native home, and with the intention of making himself known to such of his relatives as might still be living. His plan, however, was, to conceal his good fortune until he

should ascertain their affection and esteem for him.

On arriving at Dublin, the party separated; and my friend, a few weeks after wards, returning from the north, called at the Hotel where he knew Mr. Goldsmith intended to reside. There he met him; when the amiable old man, for such he really was, told him that he had put his plan in execution; had given himself as much of the appearance of poverty as he could with propriety, and thus proceeded to the shop of his brother Maurice, where he inquired for several articles, and then noticed the name over the door, asking if it had any connexion with the famous Dr. Goldsmith.

"I am his brother, his sole surviving brother," said Maurice.

"What then," replied the stranger, "is become of the others ?"

"Henry has long been dead; and poor Charles has not been heard of for many years."

"But suppose Charles were alive," said the stranger, "would his friends acknowledge him?”

"Oh yes!" replied Maurice, "gladly

indeed!"

"He lives, then; but as poor as when he left you.'

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Maurice instantly leaped over his counter, hugged him in his arms, and weeping with pleasure, cried, "Welcome-welcome-here you shall find a home and a brother."

It is needless to add, that this denouement was perfectly agreeable to the stranger, who was then preparing to return to Jamaica to make his proposed family arrangements; but my friend having been engaged for the next twenty years in traversing the four quarters of the globe, being himself a wanderer, has never, since that period, had an opportuni

ty of making inquiries into the welfare of the stranger, for whom he had, indeed, formed a great esteem, even on a few days acquaintance.

James Mac Ardell, the mezzotinto engraver, having taken a very good print from the portrait of Rubens, came with it one morning to Sir Joshua Reynolds, to inquire if he could inform him particularly of the many titles to which Rubens had a right, in order to inscribe them properly under his print; saying, he be lieved that Rubens had been knighted by the kings of France, Spain, and England; was secretary of state in Flanders, and to the privy council in Spain; and had been employed in a ministerial capacity from the court of Madrid to the court of London, to negotiate a treaty of peace between the two crowns, and that he was also a magistrate of Antwerp, &c.

Dr. Johnson happened to be in the room with Sir Joshua at the time, and understanding Mac Ardell's inquiry, interfered rather abruptly, saying, "Pooh! pooh! put his name alone under the print, Peter Paul Rubens: that is full sufficient and more than all the rest."-ib.

Several ladies being in company with Dr. Johnson, it was remarked by one of them, that a learned woman was by no means a rare character in the present age: when Johnson replied, "I have known a great many ladies who knew Latin, but very few who know English.”

A lady observed, that women surpassed men in epistolary correspondence. Johnson said, "I do not know that." "At least," said the lady," they are most pleasing when they are in conversation."

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No, Madam," returned Johnson "I think they are most pleasing when they hold their tongues."-ib.

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