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THE COMPLETE WORKS, OF THE LATE DR. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Now First Collected And Arranged: With Memoirs Of His Early Life, Written By Himself. In Three Volumes. Vol. I. (of III) 1806 CONTENTS Page. LIFE of Dr. FRANKLIN 1 LETTERS AND PAPERS ON ELECTRICITY. Introductory Letter. 169 Wonderful effect of points.�Positive and negative electricity.�Electrical kiss.�Counterfeit spider.�Simple and commodious electrical machine. 170 Observations on the Leyden bottle, with experiments proving the different electrical state of its different surfaces. 179 Further experiments confirming the preceding observations.�Leyden bottle analysed.�Electrical battery.�Magical Picture.�Electrical wheel or jack.�Electrical feast. 187 Observations and suppositions, towards forming a new hypothesis, for explaining the several phenomena of thunder-gusts. 203 Introductory letter to some additional papers. 216 Opinions and conjectures, concerning the properties and effects of the electrical matter, and the means of preserving buildings, ships, &c. from lightning, arising from experiments and observations made at Philadelphia, 1749.�Golden fish.�Extraction of effluvial virtues by electricity impracticable. 217 Additional experiments: proving that the Leyden bottle has no more electrical fire in it when charged, than before: nor less when discharged: that in discharging, the fire does not issue from the wire and the coating at the same time, as some have thought, but that the coating always receives what is discharged by the wire, or an equal quantity: the outer surface being always in a negative state of electricity, when the inner surface is in a positive state.
245 [xii] Accumulation of the electrical fire proved to be in the electrified glass.�Effect of lightning on the needle of compasses, explained.�Gunpowder fired by the electric flame. 247 Unlimited nature of the electric force. 250 The terms, electric per se, and non-electric, improper.�New relation between metals and water.�Effects of air in electrical experiments.�Experiment for discovering more of the qualities of the electric fluid. 252 Mistake, that only metals and water were conductors, rectified.�Supposition of a region of electric fire above our atmosphere.�Theorem concerning light.�Poke-weed a cure for cancers. 256 New experiments.�Paradoxes inferred from them.�Difference in the electricity of a globe of glass charged, and a globe of sulphur.�Difficulty of ascertaining which is positive and which negative. 261 Probable cause of the different attractions and repulsions of the two electrified globes mentioned in the two preceding letters. 264 Reasons for supposing, that the glass globe charges positively, and the sulphur negatively.�Hint respecting a leather globe for experiments when travelling. ibid. Electrical kite. 267 Hypothesis, of the sea being the grand source of lightning, retracted.�Positive, and sometimes negative, electricity of the clouds discovered.�New experiments and conjectures in support of this discovery.�Observations recommended for ascertaining the direction of the electric fluid.�Size of rods for conductors to buildings.�Appearance of a thunder-cloud described.
269 Additional proofs of the positive and negative state of electricity in the clouds.�New method of ascertaining it. 284 Electrical experiments, with an attempt to account for their several phenomena, &c. 286 Experiments made in pursuance of those made by Mr. Canton, dated December 6, 1753; with explanations, by Mr. Benjamin Franklin. 294 Turkey killed by electricity.�Effect of a shock on the operator in making the experiment. 299 Differences in the qualities of glass.�Account of Domien, an electrician and traveller.�Conjectures respecting the pores of glass.�Origin of the author's idea of drawing down lightning.�No satisfactory hypothesis respecting the manner in which clouds become electrified.�Six men knocked down at once by an electrical shock.�Reflections on the spirit of invention. 301 [xiii] Beccaria's work on electricity.�Sentiments of Franklin on pointed rods, not fully understood in Europe.�Effect of lightning on the church of Newbury, in New England.�Remarks on the subject. 309 Notice of another packet of letters. 313 Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Boston, to Benjamin Franklin, Esq. concerning the crooked direction, and the source of lightning, and the swiftness of the electric fire. 314 Observations on the subjects of the preceding letter.�Reasons for supposing the sea to be the grand source of lightning.�Reasons for doubting this hypothesis.�Improvement in a globe for raising the electric fire.
320 Effect of lightning on captain Waddel's compass, and the Dutch church at New York. 324 Proposal of an experiment to measure the time taken up by an Electric spark, in moving through any given space. 327 Experiments on boiling water, and glass heated by boiling water.�Doctrine of repulsion in electrised bodies doubted.�Electricity of the atmosphere at different heights.�Electrical horse-race.�Electrical thermometer.�In what cases the electrical fire produces heat.�Wire lengthened by electricity.�Good effect of a rod on the house of Mr. West, of Philadelphia. 331 Answer to some of the foregoing subjects.�How long the Leyden bottle may be kept charged.�Heated glass rendered permeable by the electric fluid.�Electrical attraction and repulsion.�Reply to other subjects in the preceding paper.�Numerous ways of kindling fire.�Explosion of water.�Knobs and points. 343 Accounts from Carolina (mentioned in the foregoing letter) of the effects of lightning on two of the rods commonly affixed to houses there, for securing them against lightning. 361 Mr. William Maine's account of the effects of the lightning on his rod, dated at Indian Land, in South Carolina, Aug. 28, 1760. 362 On the electricity of the tourmalin. 369 New observation relating to electricity in the atmosphere. 373 Flash of lightning that struck St. Bride's steeple. 374 Best method of securing a powder magazine from lightning.
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF THE LATE DR. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, Now First Collected And Arranged: With Memoirs Of His Early Life, Written By Himself. IN THREE VOLUMES VOL. III. (of III) CONTENTS PAPERS ON AMERICAN SUBJECTS BEFORE THE REVOLUTIONARY TROUBLES. Page. Albany papers; containing, I. reasons and motives on which the plan of union for the colonies was formed;�II. reasons against partial unions;�III. and the plan of union drawn by B. F. and unanimously agreed to by the commissioners from New Hampshire, Massachusett's Bay, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Maryland, and Pensylvania, met in congress at Albany, in July 1754, to consider of the best means of defending the king's dominions in America, &c. a war being then apprehended; with the reasons or motives for each article of the plan 3 Albany papers continued. I. letter to Governor Shirley, concerning the imposition of direct taxes upon the colonies, without their consent 30 II. Letter to the same; concerning direct taxes in the colonies imposed without consent, indirect taxes, and the Albany plan of union 31 III. Letter to the same, on the subject of uniting the colonies more intimately with Great Britain, by allowing them representatives in parliament 37 Plan for settling two Western colonies in North America, with reasons for the plan, 1754 41 Report of the committee of aggrievances of the assembly of Pensylvania, dated Feb.
22, 1757 50 An historical review of the constitution and government of Pensylvania, from its origin; so far as regards the several points of controversy [iv]which have, from time to time, arisen between the several governors of that province, and their several assemblies. Founded on authentic documents 59 The interest of Great Britain considered, with regard to her colonies, and the acquisitions of Canada and Guadaloupe 89 Remarks and facts relative to the American paper-money 144 To the freemen of Pensylvania, on the subject of a particular militia-bill, rejected by the proprietor's deputy or governor 157 Preface by a member of the Pensylvanian assembly (Dr. Franklin) to the speech of Joseph Galloway, Esq. one of the members for Philadelphia county; in answer to the speech of John Dickinson, Esq. delivered in the house of the assembly of the province of Pensylvania, May 24, 1764, on occasion of a petition drawn up by order, and then under the consideration of the house, praying his majesty for a royal, in lieu of a proprietary government 163 Remarks on a late protest against the appointment of Mr. Franklin as agent for this province (of Pensylvania) 203 Remarks on a plan for the future management of Indian affairs 216 PAPERS ON AMERICAN SUBJECTS DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY TROUBLES.
Causes of the American discontents before 1768 225 Letter concerning the gratitude of America, and the probability and effects of an union with Great Britain; and concerning the repeal or suspension of the stamp act 239 Letter from Governor Pownall to Dr. Franklin, concerning an equal communication of rights, privileges, &c. to America by Great Britain 243 Minutes to the foregoing, by Dr. Franklin 244 The examination of Dr. Franklin before the English house of commons, in February, 1766, relative to the repeal of the American stamp act 245 Attempts of Dr. Franklin for conciliation of Great Britain with the colonies 286 Queries from Mr. Strahan 287 Answer to the preceding queries 290 State of the constitution of the colonies, by Governor Pownall; with remarks by Dr. Franklin 299 Concerning the dissentions between England and America 310 A Prussian edict, assuming claims over Britain 311 [v]Preface by the British editor (Dr. Franklin) to "The votes and proceedings of the freeholders, and other inhabitants of the town of Boston, in town-meeting assembled according to law (published by order of the town), &c." 317 Account of governor Hutchinson's letters 322 Rules for reducing a great empire to a small one, presented to a late minister, when he entered upon his administration 334 State of America on Dr. Franklin's arrival there 346 Proposed vindication and offer from congress to parliament, in 1775 347 Reprobation of Mr. Strahan's parliamentary conduct 354 Conciliation hopeless from the conduct of Great Britain to America 355 Account of the first campaign made by the British forces in America 357 Probability of a separation 358 Letter to Monsieur Dumas, urging him to sound the several courts of Europe, by means of their ambassadors at the Hague, as to any assistance they may be disposed to afford America in her struggle for independence 360 Letter from Lord Howe to Dr. Franklin 365 Dr. Franklin's answer to Lord Howe 367 Comparison of Great Britain and America as to credit, in 1777 372 PAPERS, DESCRIPTIVE OF AMERICA, OR RELATING TO THAT COUNTRY, WRITTEN SUBSEQUENT TO THE REVOLUTION.
Remarks concerning the savages of North America 383 The internal state of America; being a true description of the interest and policy of that vast continent 391 Information to those who would remove to America 398 Concerning new settlements in America 409 A comparison of the conduct of the ancient Jews, and of the Antifederalists in the United States of America 410 Final speech of Dr. Franklin in the late federal convention 416 PAPERS ON MORAL SUBJECTS AND THE ECONOMY OF LIFE. The busy-body 421 The way to wealth, as clearly shown in the preface of an old Pensylvania almanack, intitled, Poor Richard Improved 453 Advice to a young tradesman 463 Necessary hints to those that would be rich 466 The way to make money plenty in every man's pocket 467 New mode of lending money 468 [vi]An economical project 469 On early marriages 475 Effect of early impressions on the mind 478 The whistle 480 A petition to those who have the superintendency of education 483 The handsome and deformed leg 485 Morals of chess 488 The art of procuring pleasant dreams 493 Dialogue between Franklin and the gout 499 On the death of relatives 507 The ephemera an emblem of human life 508 APPENDIX, NO. I.�CONTAINING PAPERS PROPER FOR INSERTION, BUT OMITTED IN THE PRECEDING VOLUMES.
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