NOTICE. THE present sheet, consisting of the Index, Titlepage, &c. completes the Second Volume of the CHEMIST, and closes the existence of the work. The manufacture of books, and more especially of Periodicals, is undertaken, like all other manufactures, for the sake of profit, and cannot be continued unless those who carry it on are sufficiently remunerated. It has now been ascertained, by a whole year's experience, that the CHEMIST is not likely to pay, and therefore the Publishers find themselves compelled to stop it. In announcing this determination to his readers, the Editor can but express his regret; for his labours have been lightened by some useful contributions, and sweetened by repeated commendation. Neither can he take leave of his Readers and Correspondents with out returning both his sincere thanks; the former for the favour with which they have honoured his efforts to assist in the promotion of knowledge,—and the latter for their contributions. In bidding them all at present a hearty and cordial farewell, his regret is diminished by the hope that their separation will not be final, and that he may soon again have the pleasure of receiving their support to some undertaking more worthy, than the CHEMIST has been found, of public patronage. TO CORRESPONDENTS. If our Constant Reader "H. M. G." wishes to make artificial gems to any extent, he had better purchase the powder or purple of Cassius ready made, as it is much used in enamel painting and in tinging glass. It may be made by immersing a piece of tinfoil in a dilute solution of muriate of gold, which throws down a purple powder-the purple of Cassius. |