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Discoveries, Inventions and Improvements.

5.

New Style introduced into England,

Identity of Lightning and Electricity disc. by Franklin,

First Canal in England: the Duke of Bridgewater's,
Achromatic Lenses invented, by Dollond, Eng.,
Crayon drawing first invented, by Bonnett, Fr.,

Chronometer invented, by Sir John Harrison,

A. D. 1752

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Longitude discovered, by chronometer, by Sir J. Harrison, 1764

Spinning Jenny invented, by Arkwright, Eng.,
Lightning-rods invented, by Franklin, Am.,

Hydrogen Gas discovered by Cavendish, Eng.,

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1777

Oxygen Gas discovered to be a part of atmospheric air,
Tar and Pitch first made from pit-coal, at Bristol, Eng., 1779
Argand Jamp invented,

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Bank first established in the United States,

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1780

1781

Planet Herschel discovered, by Sir Wm. Herschel, Eng., 1781
Air-balloons invented and used, by Mongolfier, Fr.,
Sunday schools first established, in England, by R. Raikes,
Power-loom invented, by Cartwright, Eng.,

Agricultural Societies first established in England,

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Mesmerism, or Animal Magnetism, disc. by Mesmer, Fr., 1788

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Vaccination first practiced, by Jenner, Eng.,

1796

Galvanism discovered, by Galvani, It.,

1798

Lithography invented, by Schenefelder, Ger.,

1800

Planet Ceres (1st. of the Asteroids) discovered, by Piazzi, 1801

Planet Pallas discovered, by Olbers, Ger., .

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Planet Juno discovered, by Harding, Ger.,
Phrenology discovered, by Dr. Gall, Ger.,.
Mnemotechnic Alphabet first invented,
Planet Vesta discovered, by Olbers, Ger.,
Steam first used to propel boats, by Fulton, Am.,
Lancasterian Schools established in Europe,
Gas first used for lighting streets, in London,
Kaleidescope invented at Edinburgh, by Brewster,

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Safety-lamp invented, by Sir Humphrey Davy, Eng.,
Musical boxes first invented,

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A. D. 1815

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1818

1821

Engraving on steel first invented, by Perkins, Am., .
Gas first used for lighting streets in the United States,
Egyptian Hieroglyphics first deciphered by Champollion, 1822
McAdamizing streets commenced in London, by McAdam, 1824
Hydrostatic bed invented,

Stomach pump invented,

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Electro-Magnetic Telegraph invented, by Morse, Am.,
Sea-water first purified for drinking,

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Daguerreotype portraits first taken, by Daguerre, Fr.,
Penny postage established in England, by Rowland Hill,
Gutta Percha first discovered,

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1827

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1844

Mnemotechny first taught in the United States,
Postage reduced to five and ten cents, in the United States, 1845

Planet Neptune discovered, by Le Verriere, Fr.,
Gun-cotton first made, by Schonbein, Ger.,

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1846

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A Perfect Alphabet invented, by Dr. Andrew Comstock, Am., 1846 Letheon and. Chloroform discovered,

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FORMULAS FOR

DISCOVERIES AND INVENTIONS.

Paper was first made of cotton rags, of

Two Sizes.

Musical Notes by Guido Aretino, were notes that Musicians soon concluded to

Disannul.

The Curfew bell was established by William the Conqueror, A Witty and Wise Chief. The Doomsday book was made by William the Conqueror, after he returned from A Hasty Sea-voyage. Sur-names were first used by the Nobility in England,

A White Savage.

not by Furnaces were first used in England, to cook

A White Sea-fish.

Heraldry had its rise, in making Coats of Arms, to

show the

Date of the Houses.

The Bank first established in Europe, at Venice, was

secured by

A Stout Lock.

Glass Windows were first used in England, in

Chimnies were first used in England, in

A White Edifice.

Stone Houses.

When Colleges were first established in Europe, in
Paris, their time was regulated by A Sun-dial.
Astronomy and Geometry introduced into England by
the Moors, was perhaps learned of the Athenians.
Coal was first discovered in England, in

A Stony Moor.
Leaden pipes for conveying water, were of more utility
A Wooden Image.

than

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The Mariner's Compass, when first known in Europe,
A New Ship.

was used to guide the path of

Spectacles were invented by Bacon, and worn on many

A Heathen Face.

Wind-mills were invented, and were the property of

some

Nabob.

Gold was first coined in modern times, and made into

Monies.

Gunpowder first made by Schwartz, while exploding,

causes

Some Noise.

Musical notes as now used, will enable musicians to

keep

Time with a Muse.

Weaving cloth was first practiced in England, where

it is

Home-made.

Cannons were first made by the French, and used in

Time of Wars.

The Copper money first used in Scotland and Ireland, was made with

Hammers.

Painting in oil was first practiced, and the paintings

used to adorn

A Merry House.

A Steam Orrery.

Patent-rights were first granted to inventors, for some
machine; perhaps
Wire-drawing invented at Nuremburg, is a better mode
of making wire, than pounding it with

A Mallet.

Law pleading was changed from French into English, and the French lawyers sent on a foreign Mission. The Bible was first translated by Wicliffe, who made a correct translation from the Time of Job. Theatrical performances were first given in England, in some room that looked like A Home in a Cave.

Playing-cards invented for the French King, gave rise

to some games that are

Impious.

Algebra was introduced into Europe by the Saracens,

when language was principally

Written.

Paper made of linen rags, is much used for

Writing.

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Engraving on Copper, is cut on a plate, and printed by being

Engraving on Wood, has brought many a man

Rolled.

Riches.

The Post-office first established in Europe, has conveyed many

A Treasure.

Almanacs were first published at Buda, on paper made

of

Casts in plaster invented at Florence, are as hard as

Rags.

Rocks.

Printing introduced into England by Caxton, has furnished business for many

A Worker.

When Violins were first invented, every violin was
A Dear Gewgaw.

called

When Watches were first made, they were not like

clocks fond of

Striking.

Canals in modern style first made in Europe, have float

ed many

Diamonds when first polished and cut, looked like

A Raft.

A Rough Pea.

Maps and Charts were first brought to England, show the locality of every

Wharf and Bay.

Since the Greek Language was introduced into England, its progress has been very

Fortifications built in the present style, look like

Rapid.

Tall Houses. Sugar refining first practiced by a Venetian, made the

sugar

Sweet and Wholesome.

A Tall Seer.

Hats first made in Europe, were worn by

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