Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

cepting single member, support these views General
Lsmoriciere himself sked the question: by absettng himself
during the debate and when the vote was taken.
M QUArREyAeos has recently read before the Academy
Of Sciences an interesting memoir respecting the phosphor
Of the sea- in which be communicates the result of
and experiments upon the anmacules which are
universally recognised producing this phenomena
His observations were made during series Of years ON the
French Atlantic coast Bouogne He calls these animal
cues noihes, and describes Them Of very simple yet
curious organisation The body formed Of globuIa dis-
phsnous membrane which upon close inspection TO be
pierced with very small hole Internally is remarked
small collection of granulous natter from which Start in
every direction irregular lamens formed Of the same sub.
stance. These laments, which eminsny conrsctile
ramy and into each other forming sort Of wool and
always ending at the enveopng membrane the inside Of
which thus appears lined with very close network To
facilitate bis observations NJ Qatreagos isolated the animal
cuIes by sanng the water containing them through towel
The brilliant nocucs remained in the towel and were thus
obtained in any desirable quantities fr the purposes of bis
experiments The water having passed through the towel
was totally deprived Of its luminous quality which was re-
gained in s original degree upon replacing in il the animal
cules which had been separated This experiment proves
that the light observed in the emanates directly from
the bodies Of the nocucs For convenient experiment
the anmacules placed in glass tube On shaking The
tube they became luminous Upon applying them glass
magnfying six eight times, easily seen that with
the greater number the phosphorescencs only partial
appearing and disappearing successfully upon several points
Of the body, while in ether the whole body was lum
nous. With microscope Of increased power these facts be-
came still more evident Numerous brilliant points became
visible. appearing and disappearing upon luminous field
Apply now very high magnyng power, and the brilliant
points multiplied In the proportion. The luminous
field disappears and proved to have been composed Of an
infinite multitude Of very small lights. The phosphorescent
parts Of the animacue, says NJ Quatregos may be con-
sdeed as nebn, which the microscope Of sufficient power
resolves into separate stars only the stars instead Of being
fxed are SO many instantly appearing and disappearing
lights Several interesting experiments exhibited the effects
Of elevated temperature upon the noclucs $50 Cen
graie (77 Fahrenhe the phophorescence began mani
fest ITSELF and continued to do with and more bril-
ancy until the temperature reached 400 Centigade (lO4
Fahrenhe when the light became extinct. The effect Of
many Of the gases then observed. Chlorine was the
only one which had the power provoke the emission Of
light in considerable degree, without the aid Of agitation
Tho light emitted under its action very Brilliant but
ceased and found impossible renew It. Il iscleay
asceaned by the experiments of NJ Quarefagos that the
phosphorescen anmalcules Of the sea have not like the
glow-worm, special organ for the production Of light.
M. LEVI, distinguished chemist whs has been engaged
for several years in Investigations upon atmospheric air
reports the Academy Of Sciences the result Of his sbo
His communication 10 addressed to the Academy from South
America, and signalizes facts which highly paradoxca
especially in relation to the quantity of carbonc acid which
the air contains He finds in the months Of August and Sep
eber forysesen parts of this acid in thousand parts
air, while in the months Of March, April May, June and
july the quantity Of this acid exceeds three or four
parts in thousand He arms that be has been very
in his experiments and made use of the most approved
On his passage from Europe South America
NJ Levy made experiments to Ascertain the proportions Of
oxygen and Of carbonic acid contained in the upon the
face Of the ocean BY night by day. Heinvaab
these ingredients were in greater proportion during the day
than during tho night and in fine weather than during cloudy
weather NJ Levy his theory the causes
this difference; but there here who question his
theory, and even the exsctude Of bis experiments.
The from GERMASY this week is Of nature to ex-
cite serious alarm to the continuance Of the peace
Europe My confidence that the Germanic troubles would
be settled by diplomacy rather than the sword founded
upon the expectation that the Governments Of the countries
concerned would keep the question in their hands. II
really be sppehended that the King Prussia no longer
master Of the question, for that country concerned
unexamped enthusiasm possesses the Gndger which
Frederick William has been imprudent enough call out
and arm. was not really with the intention make war
but merely to make denomination by which better terms
would be secured from Austria that be evoked this dangerous
element The cry Of the landychr is loud for war; under
The impression that national honor s stake and that to
return 10 their friends without fighting will be disgraceul
yielding Austria. The royal Prince brother Of the King
has put himself at the head Of the party, and very in
1gnant the tempozng Of bis brother France
evidently preparing for the worst and increasing. in
greater proportion than the late decree Of President author
ze the French military forces upon the northern and eastern
frontier Indications not wanting that the sympathies Of
his Government viii be with Ausris The German papers
Ill expressing suspicious that LOUIS BosAPARTs
has eye upon the Rhine AID the good intention in
lain event to restore the ancient limits of France by the
,cnfscaon Of the Puan provinces FIRST and of all else
hat is necessary afterwards. In spite, however, Of the
gloomy appearances am not yet at oil persuaded that Eu
fopean will grow out Of this difficulty. If il should the
map of Europe geographically politically, and socially, will
have soon to be thoroughly remodelled
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A DAMPER TO BArHISe.-The last number of the Boston
and Surgical Journal uers the opinion that once week
often enough battle the whole body for the purpose
luxury cleanliness. Beyond this consider bathing a
injurious. Flannel to the skin oil seasons
proper and infinitely heahful than all the daily baths
fashionable. The argument BY which this opinion
is supported is as follows
The oil which secreted by the sebaceous glands Of the
skin serves the purpose Of lubrcang s surface. Now n
this secretion constantly removed fast exuded lie
tined object 10 thereby defeated The excretory ducts Of the
perpatoy glands themselves require this uncious matter
Of the skin 70 keep them in action II very frequent bathing
Of the body acfed il be obvious that this