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, Chronometer invented, by Sir John Harrison, A. D. 1752 Longitude discovered, by chronometer, by Sir J. Harrison, 1764 Spinning Jenny invented, by Arkwright, Eng., Hydrogen Gas discovered by Cavendish, Eng., 1777 Oxygen Gas discovered to be a part of atmospheric air, Bank first established in the United States, 1780 1781 Planet Herschel discovered, by Sir Wm. Herschel, Eng., 1781 Agricultural Societies first established in England, Mesmerism, or Animal Magnetism, disc. by Mesmer, Fr., 1788 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., . Planet Juno discovered, by Harding, Ger., 1804 1805 1807 Safety-lamp invented, by Sir Humphrey Davy, Eng., A. D. 1815 1816 1818 1821 Engraving on steel first invented, by Perkins, Am., . Stomach pump invented, Electro-Magnetic Telegraph invented, by Morse, Am., Daguerreotype portraits first taken, by Daguerre, Fr., 1827 1844 Mnemotechny first taught in the United States, Planet Neptune discovered, by Le Verriere, Fr., 1846 1846 A Perfect Alphabet invented, by Dr. Andrew Comstock, Am., 1846 Letheon and. Chloroform discovered, 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 A Stony Moor. than The Mariner's Compass, when first known in Europe, 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 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. 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 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 |