This journal contains a collection of articles on topics such as chemistry, physics, astronomy, and natural history, that were originally published in Boston in the mid-19th century. These articles are written in a style that is accessible to general readers and offer fascinating insights into the scientific knowledge of the era. This journal is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of science. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.