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The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
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Two French ships have recently departed on a discovery voyage to conduct magnetic observations and study areas where the ocean encroaches on land or vice versa. An American, Mr. Churchman, proposed a similar expedition to the French government before Bonaparte's reign; his work, presented to the national institute, may have influenced the current voyage.
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It is known that two ships have lately sailed from France on a voyage of discovery. Among the imputed objects are, to make magnetic observations and to find those parts where the ocean gains on the land, and the contrary. A voyage for such objects it appears was proposed to the French government before the reign of Bonaparte, by Mr. Churchman, an American received with politeness; but not then adopted. He presented a work on the subject, which was preferred to the national institute. That work may have had some influence in promoting the voyage now performing, and may conduce to its success. If so, we hope Mr. Churchman will have his share of the credit.
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Two ships have sailed from France on a voyage of discovery to make magnetic observations and find parts where the ocean gains on the land and the contrary. Such a voyage was proposed to the French government before the reign of Buonaparte by Mr. Churchman, an American, who was received politely but not adopted then. He presented a work on the subject to the national institute, which may have influenced the current voyage and contributed to its success.