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extracted their metallic bases. subsequently be
reduced mass Of seariy three pounds OF platinum

extracted their metallic bases. subsequently ne
reduced q mass Of Eeariy three POUNDS OF pssnaum
10 fluid state. All these astonishing leafs were
new TO chemical science. The American Academy
awarded him the Rumford Medal for the discovery
of the compound blowpipe. This invention was
followed by new theory of Galvanism, and an I'M
proved apparatus. by its use he produced from
common charcoal light as brilliant as the suns
too brilliant TO be encountered by the human eye.
Tbs was followed by new gasometer, new eudlo-
meter, a ltrameter, for ascertaning the specific
gravity of fluids, and the hydrostatc blowpipe, an
improvement. in the impellinc power, beyond what
the human lungs could possibly supply. Then came
an apparatus for freezing water by means OF sui
phuric acid, then his highly important discover! ofs
method of densrcotizing audanum, and OF detecting
minute quantities of opium in solution. Beside these
prominent contributions 10 chemistry aud matera
medcs, DR.. Hare effected numerous Improvements
in chemical apparatus to facilitate the operations Of
the laboratory Such distinguished versatility oi
talent naturally secured him high position IN the
medical and scientific world. He WAS, for thirty
years Professor of Chemistry in the UnIyerslt! OF
Pennsylvania His lectures here were largely AZ
tended and some of his chemical experiments and
exhibitions were performed on stupendous scale.
Combined with these diversified scientific accom-
plishments DR.. Hare was decided politician OF
the Wing school. With a mind of surprising TO-
bustue s, and trained during long life to the prae-
tee {. a severe analysis. DR.. Hare astOnished and
COMPOUNDED his friends by giving way to the deu-
sion of the modern humbug OF spiritualism. During
the latter years of his life he became firm believer
in his ability to hold intercourse with departed
spirits in the other world. His powerful and ana
ktcal mind had in former days enabled him to un
mask receptions more mOnstr0us and subtle than
this. but 10 this he fell victim. DR.. Hare leaves
a widow and three children, two sons residing IN
Mary land, and Mrs. Prime, of Newfork.
The great Mechanical Bakery on Broad street
continues in successful operation, aordng satlsfac-
ton to its proprietors and the public. 1t has some
thirty stations about the city, where the hot bread
can be obtained and they are being gradually I'M
creased as the public demand enlarges. About ~,
600 lOayes are sold daily.
On Saturday will cone mp the argument on the
motion to qsash the indictment against Thomas Al
libone, charged with embezzling the funds of TIE
Bank of Pennsylvania. This argument has been un-
accOuntably STAYED off for some two weeks past,
and strong effort is making TO get rid of the ndlct'
ment altogether Should the case undergo the
searching ordeal of investigation in open court, some
revelations will be made that citizens are not
now prepared to believe. All eyes are fixed on the
Proceeding Attorney, TO see whether he really
means to try the case or not. SO much IMMUNITY
for great swinders prevails that the public ebser-
walton has become fixed on Alllbones indictment
with lively kepnness.