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October 18, 1809
The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Nathaniel Spencer, surveyor for Litchfield County, shares his observations that the magnetic needle is receding from the meridian and poses questions to other practitioners for accurate data on its motion.
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From the Connecticut Courant.
QUESTIONS ON MAGNETISM.
1. Whether any gentleman who is in the practice of using the magnetic needle, has made any discovery that the needle is now returning or receding from the meridian? And if so, then
2. At what time past did the needle begin to alter its motion from approaching the meridian, to its departing further therefrom ? And then,
3. At what rate is the receding motion of the needle ?
As to myself I would state that according to the observations which I have made in practical surveying, I have for several years past suspected that the needle did not continue to approach the meridian as heretofore, but was departing further therefrom ; and I have of late become confirmed in that opinion. Now, therefore, if any gentleman has been so fortunate in their observations as to be able to make an accurate discovery of the position of the magnetic needle at this day, and will publish correct answers to the foregoing questions, it will be very useful to the public and much oblige the subscriber.
NATH'L. SPENCER,
Surveyor for Litchfield county.
New Hartford, Sept. 24, 1809.
QUESTIONS ON MAGNETISM.
1. Whether any gentleman who is in the practice of using the magnetic needle, has made any discovery that the needle is now returning or receding from the meridian? And if so, then
2. At what time past did the needle begin to alter its motion from approaching the meridian, to its departing further therefrom ? And then,
3. At what rate is the receding motion of the needle ?
As to myself I would state that according to the observations which I have made in practical surveying, I have for several years past suspected that the needle did not continue to approach the meridian as heretofore, but was departing further therefrom ; and I have of late become confirmed in that opinion. Now, therefore, if any gentleman has been so fortunate in their observations as to be able to make an accurate discovery of the position of the magnetic needle at this day, and will publish correct answers to the foregoing questions, it will be very useful to the public and much oblige the subscriber.
NATH'L. SPENCER,
Surveyor for Litchfield county.
New Hartford, Sept. 24, 1809.
What sub-type of article is it?
Magnetic Observations
Surveying Inquiry
What keywords are associated?
Magnetic Needle
Meridian Deviation
Surveying Observations
Litchfield County
Connecticut Courant
What entities or persons were involved?
Nath'l. Spencer
Where did it happen?
New Hartford, Litchfield County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New Hartford, Litchfield County
Event Date
Sept. 24, 1809
Key Persons
Nath'l. Spencer
Event Details
Nathaniel Spencer poses three questions about the magnetic needle's motion relative to the meridian, based on his surveying observations indicating it is receding rather than approaching.