The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-12
Transit OF Mercury.


Economical observations connected with this phenomenon
School busiy engaged throughout the whole pro-
gress of the transit We informed that it occurred
about minute and half later than predicted, very
small discrepancy this considering the slow relative
motion of the planet An ingenious contrivance
sorted to- by which the disc of the thrown npon
SCREEN with the planet Mercury as a round black spot
it, after the fashion of solar microscope that the
numerous visitors at that institution were enabled all at
the same time to watch the progress of the planet from
its entrance to its departure.
Prom the Providence Journal Nav lOl
The transit of the planet Mercury the disc.
which has occurred to-day anticipated with much
interest by astronomers both in this country and in Eu
little east Of NORTH with sprnkng of rain mixed with
At intervals from II AM. TO PM, the disc of
At about PM, the wind round to the west Of
north and the clouds began to break away; at half
M it became quite clear in the direction of the and
Mercury appeared dark round spot upon the disc
ceedingly well defined From that time the termna
the exception of occasional passing clouds AZ the sun
descended towards the horizon there good deal Of
remor and unsteadness of outline owing to the irregu
| larities of refracton
The third contact is the interior contact as the
planet passed off the disc occurred at Oh I'm 44s mean
| The fourth and last contact at Oh 5m las.
The beginning OF the transit, by calculation was at
about llh 3im m. The clouds prevented any obser-
walton.
The foregoing observations made with very
good four foot refractor The time determined BY
meridian passages of the for several days
the transit think the results may be relied as
pretty close approximations to the true times. A.C.
Brown University, Thursday, May 8, ls45
The third contact as calculated by K I. Paine Esq Of
Boston, take place at Oh I'm IS mean time Boston
the fourth and last at hours minutes ~ seconds
The difference of time between and Boston I'm CAS-
which without taking into account the small effect Of
paraax, would make the third contact I'm SIS later than
the calculated time and the fourth I'm 5ls later. We
shall look with interest for the results of other observa
| tons. The next transit of Mercury, computed by
Mr. Paine, will occur Nov 9TH s4s, and will be visible
/ in this country.
| From the Buffalo Pilot May 81
Yesterday proved, at least here remarkably clear and
coudess, and if the same state of atmosphere prevailed
sister cities where proper instruments possess
ed, may suppose very skful observations made
upon the transit of Mercury (which took place accord
ing to appointment" We had good views Of this
phenomenon intervals of minutes EACH for four
hours, through relracting telescope, with object
glass of % inches. Mercury not visible to the
ked eye but with this instrument under the moderate
magnfying power of only So it was clearly and most
perfectly defined There were two small spots upon tho
differed wholly from those Of the planet and were
not likely to be mistaken for this last.
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY.-In the Senate.-A resolution
received from tho Assembly for the appointment Of
committee of conference the certorari BILL which
reported to incorporate the Hanback, Brothers, in the
city OF New York, subsequently read and passedD to
the funds of the Diocese of New York; to extend for
limited period the charter OF the Bank of Rochester
Bill to extend the charter Of the Commercial Bank Of
Albany to provide for the publication OF the session
laws in two newspapers IN each county In the state to.
provide for the promotion Of agricultural science Mr.
JoSEs reported adversely the bill to amend the char
ter Of the Equitable Insurance company for the Of
due notices. Mr. HARD, from majority of the select
committee TO which referred the Excise BILL
port complete reported BILL substantially the
that reported by tho Senates committee poor laws
Cthc Assembly bill, excluding the city of New York;
On motion OF MIR. WRiGHT, the report laid on the
table until Monday. The third reading Of bills
proceeded Uninterrupted only by the nomination of
Regent OF the Unvefsty-unul the arrival of the hour
for the special order The Convention Bill was then
II n w W ION Tho NIT
tee and the Senate went into executive session.
II THE HoUsE-A bill was reported by Mr. Titus, for
the protection of the lives of passengers in steam
navigating the Hudson, which went to third reading
Mr. Russell reported the bill (compleo) to cqualze tax
tion-bcing the bill taxing rent charRes-and after
long debate the bill reported, agreed toayes
49, noes i6-and after unsuccessul motion by MT. L.
II. Lee to reconsider tbs bill was ordered to third
reading. Mr. Oakley reported competel the Militia
Billiard after unsuccessiu eHort py Mr. FONDA TO
lay on the table il third reading. Mr. Nc Kay,
from the select committee the subject OF the treat
ment of GOV Dorr submitted report and resolutions,
condemnaory of the authorities of Rhode
Island In the matter-ten times the usual number Of
which were ordorcd-and the subject laid on the
table Mr. Harris, from the minority of tho select
mree on the Manor difficulties, had leave TO submit
report accompanied bytwo bs-one to abolish distress
for rent and another in relation to certain tcnures
which had their first reading only Mr. T. r. Lee object
ing their second reading to-day. The House then
proceeded according to order TO nominate Regent and
jobez d. Hammond nominated by 50 mcmbera to 40
for Daniel Cady, and several scattering nominations
On comparing nominations with the Senate they were
found TO agree, and Mr. Hammond was declared duly
appointed. A motion to adjourn was then made and
carriedayes So noes 10 and the House adjourned
Ill Monday morning. ALBANY .irsus, May 10
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