The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-01-08
SCIENTIFIC "suapnrsE PAnrr."-The DudI'

SCIENTIFIC 'SuRPnIsE PARTy."-The Dudley
Observatory wrapgIe has reached a climax-Dr.
Gould having left Albany temporarily on visit,
the trustees OF the institution sent corps OF pos
Iicemsn with the proper process to take possession
of the building. The Albany Journal has an
amusing account of the entry OF these fixed (in
purpose) stars with the abode Of science:
The doors being locked, they entered by the
windows, aud soon were iu possession of the pre-
mise,. They served written notice on the In
mates Che Director being absent,l and Informed
them that they need no longer remain ia attend-
anca, aud that they, the new comers, would com.
plete spy observations Upon which they we're en-
gagged. kemarking some reluctance upon the part
OF the Astronomical Corps, they Immediately pro-
oeeded TO make some observations Of cursive aud
,iscursfve character, and of irresistible cogency,
In the same manner the party took possession of
the dwelling -house occupied by Dr. Gould
The qudrde mobile OF the Coast Survey having
abandoned the premises, these aspirants organ
lied themselves into corps of observers, Mr.. Max
40 ex. member OF the Star Police, taking the lead
All night long they watched the heavens The
Great Bear was regarded with considerable inte-
rest, aud also the Dog Star, but they cond not be
got near enough by any OF the instruments to give
any hope of fight.
Some very curious results were attained by look.
ing tn .ough the ends of the instruments;
also some hne effects Of refraction through the
bottoms Of Inverted tumbiers. We are not able
20 give the results of these studies as yet, further
thsn 10 say that o doiiig tnT observations on the
Dipper and iis contents, were decidedly contemp.
tsous
The rumor. Of the event quickly circulated
through the city, and VAS greatly magnifed Que
account was that distinguished General had
planned the affair." aud that it was taken by storm.
Anether story was that the Comet had been levied
on by the Sheriff, under an execution; but, a. no
Judgment could be found of record, this was dis
proved. These exaggerated reports gradually died
away, and by bod time the public Of Albany went
to sleep with considerable sefcoBfdence and
civic pride, such men entitled TO feel, who,
regarding tho celestial body az part Of the out.
skirfs Of the ciy-i,s suburbs, as IL were-had put
Il under the charge OF an extra city police.
The Scientific Council and Director and the OBJ
servers mast console themselves with tho idea
that here, 10 this State, We turn out our Govern.
ors and Judges, our Legislators and oficisis su.
nually iu midwinter; aud that in this We claim to
observe only that Law Of rotation which governs
tho celestial ~ we'll as terrestrial world.
IHAaIsArIoS IN DISEASE - good story is told by
q phy sciau Of Cincinnati atout of bic patients.
Tie sick man had rheumatic paius. which tho
Doctor thought would be relieved BY sftrats Of po.
sasa The patient took the medicine tor some
time but was not much benefited, and asked tor
another remedy. which the Doctor prescribed. A
few days after he met him, and affixed after bis
health, lob, TIA getting we'll DOCTOR" was the
ply, .but faint your medicine. tried that some
time, tiii ns'ghbor told inc Of something DC took
for his rheumatism, very simple remedy. ]
tried IL, and its done me great deal Of good.n
1Nhat II III" said the Doctor.
"Oh, us 90 simple I'm afraid you'll laugh ct me
II ! tell you"
Toe DOCTOR promised to control his risables, aud
tbs patient, eser mach urging, informed MIN that
IT,. i B csor ~..n,. true TO hi. promise. H.
Laughed qsits heartily. and told tbs sstonisbed
patient spst nitrake Of potash was the chemical
name ef the suhstancs knosn to Commerce a
sanpsfrsf A pressyfsir iilusfrstioo, that, of the
IL usscs Of The ian agiuation on disease.
AtTt,ts The Queen Of England hes Few title.