The average quantity of vapour from below is always greater after a
public meeting, at which patriotic speeches have been made.
As we advance towards the Pole, the wind rises; and, by a remarkable
coincidence, it is easy for an elector to raise the wind as the day for
going to the poll approaches.
In warm weather the dissolving power is greater; and the summer is
generally chosen for dissolving Parliament.
Moisture ascending, forms clouds; and liquor which gets into the head
causes a mist over the eyes; a fact that shows the analogy existing
between all the operations of nature.
Bishop Berkeley has observed, that there are more levels in England than
are generally to be found elsewhere. This notion accounts for the Bishop
having published many things, in which he treated England as a country
of flats.
About the 4th or 5th of February, it has been observed that the woodlark
renews his note. Birds of passage do not always renew their notes on the
4th, but dishonour their bills very frequently.
It has been remarked, that in September evenings the reduction of
temperature begins to be sensibly felt by those who expose themselves to
it thinly clad. We cannot concur in the general observation that it is
sensibly felt, for the more sensible thing would be to wrap oneself well
up, and avoid altogether feeling it.
It was generally observed, that the summer of 1843 was one of the finest
that has been known for many years. This may be easily accounted for by
the non-opening of Vauxhall Gardens. Preparations had been made for the
commencement of the season, and there was a week of incessant rain; but
the idea being abandoned, the weather became fine, and continued so for
the remainder of the summer.
Saturn is generally allowed to be a very inclement planet; and it may be
seen directly over Clement's Inn during a portion of the year.