^{page 94 note 1} It is necessary to explain here that many of Dr. Hani's observations refer to a previous communication in the October Number of the Geological Magazine, and not to the subsequent one in the Chemical News of Oct. 4, which, as is distinctly stated therein, is only supplementary to the former and to be read in conjunction with the same; yet Dr. Hunt indulges in the absurd accusation, that the contents of that communication have, “for some unknown reason, been withheld from the readers of the Chemical News.”

^{page 95 note 1} As a metallurgist I have frequently observed such cases, but for a long time did not understand the explanation; I have to thank my friend Mr. Hackney for directing my attention to the behaviour of Bessemer steel under these circumstances, as it gives great trouble to the workmen by persistently floating high on the surface of the melted steel (even when in pieces of 40 lbs. or more) as long as its temperature is below its fusing point.

^{page 97 note 1} Vide Chemical News, Sept; 13, 1867, p. 148.Google Scholar