The mariner's everlasting almanack wherein is set down diverse motions of the moon, with rules and tables for finding her age every day, and when she cometh to the meridian, also the time of her true rising and setting, fully examplified and proved, together with everlasting tyde-tables, containing the true ebbings and flowings throughout the most part of the sea-ports and towns in Europe ... / by Iohn Forbes. Forbes, John. 1681 Approx. 119 KB of XML-encoded text transcribed from 28 1-bit group-IV TIFF page images. Text Creation Partnership, Ann Arbor, MI ; Oxford (UK) : 2006-06 (EEBO-TCP Phase 1). A24240 Wing A1704 ESTC R27677 10121556 ocm 10121556 44516 This keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the Early English Books Online Text Creation Partnership. This Phase I text is available for reuse, according to the terms of Creative Commons 0 1.0 Universal . 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Ephemerides. 2005-11 TCP Assigned for keying and markup 2005-11 Aptara Keyed and coded from ProQuest page images 2006-02 Judith Siefring Sampled and proofread 2006-02 Judith Siefring Text and markup reviewed and edited 2006-04 pfs Batch review (QC) and XML conversion THE MARINER'S everlasting Almanack Wherein is set down diverse Motions of the Moon , with Rules and Tables for finding Her Age every day , and when She cometh to the Meridian , also the time of Her true Rising and Setting , fully examplified and proved . Together with Everlasting Tyde-Tables , containing the true Ebbings and Flowings throughout the most part of the Sea-Ports and Towns in Europe As also An excellent Table , shewing the exact Rising and Setting of the Sun for every five dayes , with the Degrees propper to the Sun's place . And Lastly , A pleasant Dialogue , containing some Orthographicall and Steriographicall Questions , with severall other usefull things ; most necessary for the Good of this NATION , but more especially for the use of our gallant Seamen . Calculated for the Latitude of 57 Degrees 10 minuts . By Iohn Forbes Printer to BON-ACCORD , & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 . The second Edition , much Corrected and Enlarged . ABERDEEN , Printed by the Author , Printer to the TOWN and UNIVERSITIE , Anno 1683. GOD SAVE KING CHARLES . Long may HE Live , and Reign , with all that RACE : By Whom , we doe enjoy much Grace and Peace . Insignia Vrbis abredonie Apelles , stairing long , did look upon The Learning , Policy , and Generous Mind Of that brave CITY , plac'd 'twixt d ee and DONE ; But how to Paint it , he could never find : For still he stood , in judging which of Three , A Court , a Colledge , or , a Burgh , it be . FLOREAT BON-ACCORDIA . TO His worthy , and much respected Good Friend , Captain IOHN TYLER , at Lieth . SIR , HAving heard of your Fame , and of your industrious and vigilant Endeavours into the Mathematicall rare Inventions , ( even in your younger years , ) and especially into that famous and noble Art of Navigation ; and that from the mouth of a Credible Person , who was at that time a Teacher of the Mathematicks at London : have therefore made bold ( tho unacquainted ) to present You with a second Edition of this Enchiridion , or , smal Treatise ; to be sheltered under the Protection of Your Patrocinie : Whom , ( I trust ) is able to defend and assist me , in Truth and Veritie , against all malevolent and backbiting Opposers ; who through their blind ignorance , doth falsly check us of Truths , and some small oversights : as may be seen into the Tyde-Table of Lieth , Printed into an Almanack at Edinburgh , for this present year 1683 : set forth by James Paterson Mathematician . Wherefore , expecting your favourable Acceptance , of this small Embryo , which shall ere long incourage me , to publish abroad a larger Treatise , on that excellent Art of Navigation , for the speciall use of all our Loyal brave Sea-men and Mariners , whose painfull Labours tend much for the Good of this Ancient KINGDOM . Thus wishing You , and all the Worthie Fraternitie of Masters of the Trinitie-house at Lieth , all happiness here in this World , and Eternall Mansions of Joy in the World to come : I ever remain , SIR , Your humble Servant , Iohn Forbes , Printer to BON-ACCORD . An Introduction to the perpetuall Tyde-Table , or , Table of Ebbing and Flowing , in the most speciall Sea-Ports in Europe . THere are diverse Motions of the Moon , being 15 in number ; accounted by Ricciolus , in his Almagesto Novo Astronomiae ▪ lib. 4. cap. 18. But here I intend to treat of those Motions that are most usefull for Seamen and Mariners , according as their daily practise doth require . SECTION I. The first Motion of the Moon . The first motion of the Moon , called the diurnall o● daily motion , being the revolution of the Moon from the East to the West , and from thence to the East in 24 houres ; or rather almost in 25 houres : so that the Moon in this motion is slowest of all the side●iall Bodies , not following altogether the motion of Primum Mobile in 24 houres : For if the Moon be observed to be in Conju●ction with any fixed Star this night the next night following , she shall be found to be distant from the same 13 degrees 10 minuts 35 seconds to which in the Aequator , answereth to 52 min of time This motion , being her propper middle motion i● longitude performed under the Zodiack , because a formerly I have mentioned she performeth 13 degree 10 minuts 35 seconds by her middle motion , which is betwixt the slow and the swift , and passeth through the Zodiack , in 27 days , 7 hours , 43 minuts : and this space of time , is called the Periodicall moneth . But because the Sun moveth daily in the Eccliptick , 59 min 8 sec . 20 thirds , towards the East , therefore the Suns motion being substracted from the middle motion of the Moon in Longitude , there shall remain the distance of the Moon from the Sun , 12 degrees 11 minuts 26 seconds 41 thirds . SECT . II. The Second Motion of the Moon . The Synodicall moneth , or moneth of Conjunction , being longer then the periodical Moneth , because the Moon being in Conjunction with the Sun , as admit , in the first of Aries , the Moon having prescribed her motion through the Zodiack in 27 dayes 7 hours 43 minuts , doth not find the Sun in this point of the Zodiack , because the Sun since the last Conjunction is passed towards the East ; therefore that there may be a Conjunction of the Sun with the Moon , she is to pass a whole Sign almost , before she can come to be in Conjunction with the Sun , and this is called , Lunatio vera . But if we have respect to the true motion , the space of the middle Lunation being 29 dayes 12 hours , the longest 30 dayes , the shortest 28 dayes 23 houres : From hence it followeth , that 12 Synodicall moneths maketh a Lunar year to consist of 354 days , but the Solar year consisting of 365 days 5 hours 4● minuts , maketh the difference 11 days , being called the Epact : which is 〈◊〉 ●●ference betwixt the Solar and Lunar Year . SECT . III. The third Motion of the Moon . The third motion is the motion of the Nods , of the circle of the Moon , contrare to the order of the Signs ; for the Orbite of the Moon , is inclined to the plain of the Eccliptick by an Angle of 5 degrees in New and full-Moons , or 5 deg . 18 min. in the quarters , which Latitude of 5 degrees , being the greatest , is called , the Belly of the Dragon , because of the similitude they have with a Dragon or Serpent , as is formed by the Peripherie of the Lunar Eccliptick with the Peripherie of the Orbite of the Moon , the one being called the North , and the other the South . The points wherein there is no Latitude , or where the Orbite of the way of the Moon cutteth the Eccliptick , being immediatly opposed , are called the Nods , whereof the one is called the Nothern and ascendent , because to us that are to the North ward , it is alwayes higher , ascending towards our Pole and Zenith , and therefore it is called Caput Draconis or , head of the Dragon , marked thus ☊ The other Node or Intersection , is called Southern descending , or , the Taile of the Dragon , marked thus ☋ These Nods or points of the intersection , near about which falleth out the Eclipses of the Sun and Moon , are observed to move contrare to the Order of the Signs , the middle motion of the same being 3 minuts 10 seconds 38 thirds at nearest , so that they will obsolve their period of motion through the Eccliptick , about 18 years 228 days , 3 hours , 50 minuts . But according to Copernicus in 18 years , 223 days 6 hours , 12 minuts . This motion by some was thought to be equall , but Tycho did find the same unequall , where you are here to observe that your Golden Number , is composed of this motion , being the space of 19 years that the Nods do make their revolution in 19 years , and how to find the same . As also the Epact , whereby we may find the Age of the Moon . SECT . IV. How to find the Golden-Number . AS also , to know at what time the Moon cometh to the Meridian , First , find the Golden-Number , which is had by adding one to the Year of our Lord , ●nd divyding the sume by 19 , the remainder that rests over the division shall be the Golden-Number ; and ●he Quotient shall show how many revolutions are past since the head of the Dragon was in the first of Aries . As suppose I desire to know the Golden Num●er for the year 1683 , to the which an Vnite being ●dded , the sume is 1684 : which divided by 19 , the ●emainder is 12 for the Golden-Number , or 12 years ●re past since the head of the Dragon was in the first 〈◊〉 Aries , and the most part of that year , the same will remain in Leo , and enters Cancer upon the 29 of October , having performed 88 Revolutions , as in the Quotient is evident . SECT . V. How to find the Epact . HAving found the Golden-Number , the Epact may be easily had for this year , viz. 1683 by multiplying the Golden-Number by 11 : ( being the difference betwixt the Solar and Lunar year ) the product is 132 , which divided by 30 the Quotient is 4 , and the remainder 12 , which is the Epact for this year , 1683 : where you are to observe , that the Golden-Number beginneth alwayes the first of Ianuary , and the Epact the first of March. SECT . VI. How to find the Age of the Moon . TO know the age of the Moon , add to the Epact of that year in which you desire the Moons age , the moneths from March inclusive , with the dayes of the moneth ; and if the sume be less than 30 , then the number is the age of the Moon , but if the sume of the addition exceed 30 , from the same substract 30 , if the moneth have 31 days , and if 30 , substract 29 , the remainder will be the age of the Moon : the reason of this substraction was to return back the 11 days , which was the difference between the Solar and Lunar year . Example , In the year 1683 , I would know the Moons age the 10 day of August , the moneth of August being the 6th , and the Epact 12 , the days of the moneth 10 : these three E 12 M 6 D 10 added together , the sume is 28 , which sheweth the 18 of August , to be the 28 day of the Moon . And again , if you require the age of the Moon the 28 day of August , these E 12 M 6 D 28 three numbers being added together , the sume is 46 , from which 30 being substracted ( because the moneth hath 31 days ) the remainder is 16 , so that the 28 of August 1683 , is the 16 day of the Moon . This way being frequently used by Sea-Men , is not so exact as may be required ; therefore I would advise Sea-Men to take notice of the Yearly Almanacks . Having the age of the Moon , we may know at what time she cometh to the Meridian by the precedent Rule , where the first day , or 24 hours after the Coniunction or Change , the Moon is 12 degrees distant from the Sun , in time 48 min. or 3 quar . 3 min. that ●he Moon cometh latter to the Meridian the first day , and so for every day to the Opposition or Full-Moon . Now to know at what time the Moon cometh to the Meridian , accept of this following Table , for this and another use , as shall follow . This following Table containeth five columns , in ●he first and second ye have the Increass and Decreass of the Moons age , as also , in the third and fourth , ●he hours and minuts that the Moon doth come to the Meridian : for if th● Moon be increasing ( a● you may see by the letters Ie , at the head of th● first column ) the hour● and minuts against th● same , is the time of the Moons coming to the Meridian in the afternoon . But if the Moon● be decreasing , ( as you may see at the head o● the second column , by the letters De. ) Then the houres and minuts sheweth the time of the Moons coming to the Meridian in the Morning . The Moon 's Age , ❍ Moon coming to Meridian . Moon 's Age ☽ In. ☽ De. ☽ Ho. Min. 1 16 0 48 29 2 17 1 36 28 3 18 2 24 27 4 19 3 12 26 5 20 4 00 25 6 21 4 48 24 7 22 5 36 23 8 23 6 24 22 9 24 7 12 21 10 25 8 00 20 11 26 8 48 19 12 27 9 36 18 13 28 10 24 17 14 29 11 12 16 15 30 12 00 15 Example The 5 day and the 20 day of the Moon , I desire to know the Moons coming to the Meridian . I find for both these days 4 hours , showing that the 5 day , the Moon cometh to the Meridian at 4 hours afternoon , and the 20 day at 4 hours in the morning : the columns of hours and minuts , are had by multiplying the Moons age by 4 , and divyding the product by 5 , and if any remain over the division is the numerator of the fraction , and for every Vnite account 12 minuts , so you shall have the hours and minuts of the Moon 's coming to the Meridian , as in the Table you may find . As for Example , the 7 day of the Moon , I desire to know at what time in the afternoon she cometh to the Meridian , so 7 multiplied by 4 the product is 28 , which divyded by 5 , the quotient is 5 hours , and 3 remaining over the division giveth 36 minuts , so that the 7 day , the Moon cometh to the Meridian at 5 hours , 36 minuts in the afternoon . Some Examples . Having found by the Rules or Table the Moons coming to the Meridian , if there be any place where a South Moon maketh full-Sea as at the Isle of Wight , I say that the 7 day of the Moon it will be Full-Sea , or high water at that place at 5 hours , 36 minuts . But if the flowings be to the Eastward , then you are to substract 3 quarters of an hour for every point of the Compass , and the remainder shall show you the time of high water at that place . As also , I desire to know the time of full-Sea the 7 day of the Moon at Yarmouth where a South-South East Moon maketh full-Sea : from 5 hou . 36 min. substract one hou . 30 min. the remainder is 4 hou . 6 min. at which time it will be full-Sea at North-Yarmouth . Again , if at Lieth , where a South-West by South Moon maketh a full-Sea , you are to add 2 hou . 15 min. for 3 points of the Com●ass ( because Westward flowings ) to 5 hou . 36 min. ●he sume shall be 7 hou . 51 min. at which time it will be full-Sea at Lieth . SECT . VII . How to find the rysing and setting of the Moon . LAstly , to know at what hour the Moon setteth or riseth for any day of her Age for which purpose this small treatise was intended You may accept of the second use of this Table , in which , first you may know how long the Moon will shine or remain above the Horizon , from the Conjunction or Change to the Full , by knowing the Moons age in the first column and against the same , in the third and fourth columns you shall have the hours and minuts that the Moon doth shine or remain after the Suns setting , which being added to the setting of the Sun , giveth the setting of the Moon , Example , I desire to know the 8 day of the Moon at what time she will set , I find in the Table the 8 day of her age , and in the third and fourth 6 ho. 24 min. for so long will she shine after the Sun setteth ▪ Then suppose the Sun to set at 5 hours in the afternoon , which being added to 6 hou . 24 min. the sume shall show the time of her setting , at 11 hou . 24 min. at night . For the Moons rysing after the opposition or full , look for the Moons age in the second column and the hou . and min answering , being substracted from 12 hou . giveth the hou . and min. that the Moon ryseth before the Sun ; which being substracted from the Suns rysing , giveth the time of the Moons rysing . For Example , The 17 day of the Moon , I find answering 1 hour , 36 minuts , which being substracted from 12 the remainder is 10 hou . 24 min. that the Moon will rise before the Sun , so that the Moon shineth 10 hou . 24 min. in the morning before the Sun ryse , and the Sun ●he same day rysing at 7 a clock , 36 min. whereunto ●f I add 12 hou . else the substraction cannot be made , ●nd it maketh 19 hou . 36 min : from which 10 hours 24 minuts being substracted , there resis 9 hou . 12 min. ●t which time the Moon ryseth before midnight , but ●or saving a substraction , I have added the fifth co●umn , and against the dayes of the Moons age you ●ave the complement of the hou . and min. to 12 , and ●o one substraction will serve . The reason of this Table was had from Plinius , in his lib. 8. cap. 12 , ●nd from others as is mentioned by Ricciolus in his ●stronomie , lib. 4. cap. 4 Prob. 12. Which Rule although not exact , yet may serve for vu●gar use , for ●s the Learned Kepler doth observe concerning this Rule of Plinius , that , Medium inter ejus enormia tenet . A more exact and certain way may be had for the ●ime of rysing and setting of the Moon : by knowing ●he place of the Moon in the Ecliptick , which being ●ad for the time you require the Moons rysing and ●etting , you are to apply your self to the last Table of the Suns rysing and setting , and there finding the ●ign and Degree the Moon is into at the time required , ●r when the Moon cometh to the Meridian , by the ●●rst Table , with the Signs and Degrees : then looking ●or the Suns setting being in the same signe and de●ree , which being substracted from her coming to the Meridian , giveth the time of the Moons rysing : and being added giveth the time of her setting , als● which shall be evident by the following Examples for which purpose I have added a second Table shewing the Moons motion in signs , degrees , and minuts , for every day and hour of her Age. Observing the 12 Signs with their marks , and respective moneths , the first 6 being N. Northern and the last S. Southern : also , there are 12 words in a verse , for the 12 moneths , each of them beginning with a vowel , except the last , ( P. ) in Paradice , a consonant being for February , and signifying the 8 day of February that the ☉ Sun will enter ♓ Pisces● ●or the rest add the number of the beginning vowel of each word to 8 , the sume shall be the day of the moneth that the ☉ Sun entereth the respective sign , as E in Evil , being the second vowel , with 8 giveth 10 the day of March the Sun entereth ♈ Aries ; as also , O , in Objects being the 4 vowel added to 8 is 12 , shewing the Sun to enter ♋ Cancer the 12 of Iune , and so accordingly in all the rest . The six Northern Signes . March , April , May , Iune , Iuly , August , ♈ Aries ♉ Taurus ♊ Gemini ♋ Cancer ♌ Leo ♍ Virgo , 2 Evil 1 attends 3 its 4 object , 5 unvailed 5 vice , The six Southern Signes . Septem . Octo. Novem. Decem. Ianuar Februar . ♎ Libra ♏ Scorpio ♐ Sagit . ♑ Capri. ♒ Aqua . ♓ Pisces . 5 Vain 5 villans 3 jest , 3 into 1 A 8 Paradice . A Table , shewing the Moon 's Motion , in Signs , Degrees and Minuts , for every Day and Hour of her Age. The Dayes of the Moon 's Age. ❍ Age , Si. Deg. Min. 1 0 13 11 2 0 26 21 3 1 9 32 4 1 22 42 5 2 5 53 6 2 19 3 7 3 2 14 8 3 15 25 9 3 28 35 10 4 11 46 11 4 24 56 12 5 8 7 13 5 21 18 14 6 4 28 15 6 17 39 16 7 0 49 17 7 14 0 18 7 27 11 19 8 10 21 20 8 23 32 21 9 0 42 22 9 19 53 23 10 3 3 24 10 16 14 25 10 29 25 26 11 12 35 27 11 29 46 28 0 8 56 29 0 22 7 30       The Hours of the Moon 's Age. Ho. Deg. Min. 1 0 33 2 1 6 3 1 39 4 2 12 5 2 45 6 3 18 7 3 51 8 4 24 9 4 56 10 5 29 11 6 2 12 6 35 13 7 8 14 7 41 15 8 14 16 8 47 17 9 20 18 9 53 19 10 26 20 10 59 21 11 32 22 12 5 23 12 38 24 13 11 The use of this Table is as followeth , and first observing that the Sun and Moon are both in one Signe and Degree at the Change and Conjunction which you may have by your yearly Almanack or Ephemeris . As in the year 1683 , I find the Conjunction or Change to be the 14 of Iuly at 2 in the morning , ( the minuts being omitted , as of no great concernment in this matter ) then from 2 in the morning to 12 at midday , there are 10 hours , to the which answereth the hours of the Moons age , 5 degrees , 29 minuts , which being added to 1 degree , 3 minuts of Leo ▪ the signe and degree the Sun and Moon was into at the change , the sume is 6 degrees , 32 minuts and this is the place of the Moon the 14 of Iuly at noone . But with more certainty by an Ephemeris into the 7 deg . of Leo the 14 day at noon . Secondly , I desire to know the Moons place the 25 of Iuly . so then between the 14 of Iuly , and the 25 are 11 days inclusive , and in the table of the days of the Moons age , are 4 signes 25 degrees . Lastly , seeing the Moon cometh to the Meridian the 11 day , at 8 hours , 48 minuts , to the which doth answere nearest in the table of hours , 4 degrees , 56 minuts , these four being added together   S. D. M. First the ☽ being in the 1 deg . 3 min of ☊ being 4 1 3 Secondly from 2 morning to noon , being 10 hours , 0 5 29 Thirdly the 11 day at noon , 4 25 00 Lastly for 11 days in the first table , 8 ho ▪ 48 min. is 0 4 56 The sume is 9 6 28 And this much for the first way . These 9 Signs 6 deg . 28 min. showeth the Moon to be in the year 1683 , Iuly 25th , into the 6 degree 28 minuts of Capricorn : minuts being omitted in both , so the difference is but small ; and no wonder that there be a difference : the Ephemeris by calculation being more exact then that which we can expect from this Enchiridion : where you are to observe , having found the place of the Moon , which if it had exceeded 12 signes , ye were then to substract 12 , and the remainder counted from Aries inclusive , shall be the Moons place . But having found the same to be in the 7 degree of Capricorn , and the Sun in the same ; by the last table of the Suns rysing and setting , ye shall find the Sun being in the 7 degree of Capricorn to set in the Latitude of 57 deg . 10 min. at 3 hou 15 min. which being added to 8 hou . 48. min. the Moons coming to the Meridian , showeth the setting of the Moon , to be at 12 hou . 3 min. about midnight ; and being substracted from 8 hou . 48 min. the remainder is 5 hou . 33 min. for the rysing of the Moon in the afternoon . And accordingly you may know the rysing and setting for any other day of her age , either increasing or decreasing . Upon these grounds an Instrument may be made for performing of the same without Tables . And this much for the second way . The Third Way . In the same year 1683 , December 17 being the 10 day of the Moon , and coming to the Meridian at 8 a clock in the afternoon : I find the Moon to be in 23 degrees of Aries , having 5 degrees 16 minuts South-Latitude ; which being substracted from 8 degrees , 58 minuts ( the Suns Declination being in 23 of Aries . ) is 3 degrees 42 minuts , which may be called the Moons Declination , or distance from the Equinoctiall Northerly , though not propperly , because the Latitude of the Moon or Star , is said to be an Arch of a great Circle , contained between the body of the Moon or Star , and the Eccliptick passing by the Eccliptick Poles : and the Declination an Arch of a great Circle , contained between the body of Sun. Moon , or Star ; and the Equinoctiall passing by the Poles of the World. But the difference between the two Arches being small and of no great consequence to this matter , we look in the tables of Declination for 3 deg . 42 min. in Aries , in which sign and degree the Sun being , setteth about 6 hou . 10 min. which added to 8 hou . the Moons coming to the Meridian the sume is 14 hou . 10 min. or 2 hou . 10 min. in the morning the Moon will set , and being substracted from 8 hou . the remainder 1 hou . 50 min. for her rysing afternoon . Now by the second way wherein there is no respect had to the Latitude of the Moon , we find the Sun being in 23 deg . of Aries to have his half semidiurnall Arch 6 hou . 56 min. which being added to 8 hou . the Moons coming to the Meridian giveth 14 hou . 56 min. for her setting , and substracted from 8 hou . giveth 1 hou . 4 min. this being an error ought to be seriously considered , as not being tollorable , the half Semidiurnall Arch only being 6 hou . 10 min. and not 6 hou . 56 min. by considering the Latitude Having formerly made mention , that the Moons Latitude being added or substracted from the Moons true Declination of Longitude , the difference is of no great consequence , as I shall illustrate in these following cases , supposing the Moons Longitude to be in the 15 degree of Taurus . SECT . VIII . A description of the following Sphericall Triangle . Let there be an oblique Sphericall Triangle , as A , B , C , projected in the plain of the Solistitiall●olure , either Orthographice , according to Ptolomies ●nalemma , or Steriographice , according to Gemma ●risius his Astrolob : the Arch A , B , shall repre●ent the distance between the two Poles , to wit , of ●he Diurnall and Annuall Motion , being 23 deg . 30 min. B , C , an Arch of the Co. Latitude of the Moon , ●nd A , C , of the Co. Declination . Dat. A , B , the Angle at B , and B , C , to find A , C , or Complement ; being the Declination of the Moon . NORTH . ☽ Lat. ☽ Decl. Decl. 15 ♉ added Diff Deg. deg . min. deg . min. min ▪ 5 21 8 21 24 16 4 20 11 20 24 13 3 19 14 19 24 10 2 18 16 18 24 8 1 17 19 17 24 5 SOUTH . ☽ Lat. ☽ Decl. Substracted Diff Deg. deg . min. deg . min. min ▪ 5 11 35 16 24 11 4 12 32 16 24 8 3 13 30 16 24 6 2 14 27 16 24 3 1 15 24 16 24 0 These two Tables I have composed ; for showing of the difference between the Moons Declination , ( being had by the resolution of the former Triangle , ) and the place of the Moon in the Eccliptick ; having either N. or S. Latitude . As for Example , I have taken the Moons Longitude to be in the 15 deg . of Taurus , whose Declination is 16 deg . 24 min In the first table , there are 5 columns , First , the Moons Latitude to 5 deg . of N. Latitude . Secondly , the Moons Declination . Thirdly , the Declination of the 15 deg . of Taurus being 16 deg . 24 min. added to 5 deg . of N. Latitude , giveth 21 deg . 24 min. the difference from the Moons Declination 21 deg . 8 min. being only 16 min. and ●hat for the fifth column , and so accordingly in all ●he rest . The second table , where the Moon hath South Latitude , the Moon being in the same degree of ●he Eccliptick , according to her Longitude , ye have ●n the first column as formerly , the Moons Latitude S. Secondly , the Moons Declination : and thirdly , the Declination of 15 deg of Taurus , from which if ye substract ●he Moons Latitude , the remainder shall be 11 deg . 24 min differing from the Moons Declination 11 min. What I have said here concerning N. or S. Latitude , in the Northern Signs , may be applyed to N. or S. Latitude in Southern Signs . But if it be required , when the Declination with the Latitude added , is more then 23 deg . 30 min. as I suppose the Moon to be in the 25 deg . of Gemini ; having Declination 23 deg . 26 min. North , and the Latitude 5 deg . 16 min. North , the sume is 28 deg : 26 min : now to know the 20 day of the Moon , at what time the Moon ryseth and setteth . Having found the Declination of the Moon by what formerly hath been said , to be 28 deg . 40 min , with the Poles Elevation 57 deg . 10 min. we may find the difference assentionall to be 57 deg . 55 min , in time 3 hou . 52 min ; which added to 6 hou . the sume is 9 hou . 52 min. added to 4 hou . in the morning , the Moons coming to the Meridian , giveth 13 hou . 52 min. or , 52 min. past 1 hou . afternoon ; and substracted from 4 , leaveth 6 hou 8 min. at which time the Moon will rise the former day in the afternoon . As for the Horizontall refraction and Parallax , being of no great concernment in this matter to handle any further , I desist . Lastly , I would advise Seamen , that are versed in the principles o● Navigation , as in the Sphere and Globs , to furnish themselves with Ephimerides , either Argol , or Iohn Gadbury their Ephimerides , which will continue these 28 years ; wherein they may have the true place of the Luminaries , with the Moons Latitude , for the Meridian or 12 a cloak each day . SECT . IX . A declaration , for the better understanding of these Everlasting Tables , for the Ebbs and Floods following ▪ IF you be desirous at any time to know when i● is a full-Sea , or high water at any Port or Haven either in Scotland , England , France or Ireland , or any other part of the World : If first by your own knowledge , or the knowledge of any expert Mariner , you know , when you see the Moon in such a part of the Firmament , that then it is ful-Sea at such a Port or Haven , then these Tables shall be needless for you : But if you cannot so do , and would learn , then resort to this Table : And first consider with your self , how many days old the Moon is , the day that you desire to know the Tyde : And in the middle of this Table you shall find in the uppermost part thereof ; this tittle , The Age of the Moon : and right against the day of the Age of the Moon , you shall find on both sides , the places and points of the Firmament , as South , South by West ; South South-West , &c. And next under that Line , are these letters , Ho. and Min. which signifieth Hours and Minuts : Then having in memorie the Age of the Moon , as aforesaid , go directly to the tittle of that place of the Firmament , to the which when the Moon cometh , maketh a high Water , and there you shall find the exact Hour and Minut when it is ful-Sea in that place , As for Example . Where it flowes South by West , as at Aberdeen , I desire to know at what time it will be full-Sea at that place , the 10 day of the Moon : I apply my self to the Table , and I find the flowing at Aberdeen , South by West , then looking in the Column of the Age of the Moon , I find the day of the Moon 10 , and right against the same upon the left hand I find 8 hours 45 minuts : at which time in the Evening it will be full-Sea at that place : but if it be the 25 day of the Moon , you shall find the same flowing to be at 8 hours 45 minuts in the morning . Another Example , Where it flowes South-West by South , as at Lieth , I desire to know at what time it will be full-Sea at that place , the said 10 day of the Moon : I apply my self to the Table , and I find the flowing at Lieth , South-West by South : then looking in the Column of the Age of the Moon , I find the day of the Moon 10 , and right against the same upon the right hand I find 10 hours 15 minuts : at which time in the Evening it will be full-Sea at that place : but if it be the 25 day of the Moon , you shall find the same flowing 10 be at 10 hours 15 minuts in the morning and accordingly throughout these following Everlasting Tyde-Tables . at Buchāness , and all the South-side of the Murray-Firth , Cromarty , Millorchy , Inverness , Findorne , Spey , Bamff , Peterhead , Isle of Wight , at Deal , at Dover-Peer , on the Coast of Flanders , &c. at Newbrugh Aberdeen , Sto●hyve , Redbane , at Flushing , within the Maes , at Maldox , at the VVest-end of the Nower , at Blacktail , at Rochester , at VVinchelsey , and within Terveer , &c. The Age of the Moon . at Montrose , the out-end of ●ay , St. Andrews , Cryle , E●ster , and all along the Coast of ●isse to Brunt Island , before Gaurie and at Graves-end , under Holy-Island , and at Horn , &c. at Lieth in the Firth , at Dundee , Brunt Island , Holy-Island , St. Lucas , wthout Bluet at Denby , without Fount-nay , at Lisbon , before the VVeilings , &c. South . S. by W. ☽ ☽ S. S. W. S. W. by S. North. N. by E. N. N. E. N. E. by N. Ho. Min. Ho. Min. In. De. Ho. Min. Ho. Min. 12 48 1 33 1 16 2 18 3 3 1 36 2 21 2 17 3 6 3 51 2 24 3 9 3 18 3 54 4 39 3 12 3 57 4 19 4 42 5 27 4 0 4 45 5 20 5 30 6 15 4 48 5 33 6 21 6 18 7 3 5 36 6 21 7 22 7 6 7 51 6 24 7 9 8 23 7 54 8 39 7 12 7 57 9 24 8 42 9 27 8 0 8 45 10 25 9 30 10 15 8 48 9 33 11 26 10 18 11 3 9 36 10 21 12 27 11 6 11 51 10 24 11 9 13 28 11 54 12 39 11 12 11 57 14 29 12 42 1 27 12 0 12 45 15 30 1 30 2 15 at Ennerkything , Quensferrie , st . Margarets-Hoop . Borrowstonness , Lyme-Kills , & all above In●hgarvie , except Stirling-Bridge , at LONDON and before Newcastle , at Amsterdā , & Armentiers , &c. from Buchan-ness , and all alongst the Coast without , above the May , or Highland in the South-Firth , and from Flambrough-head , to Bird●ing ton Bay without , Ostend , at Brest , before the Bass &c. The Age of the Moon . A little off the Shore before Humber between Brid lington , and Lowerness , at Lands-end of Golph , from Ostend to St Catharins , at Aberwark , in the Bree sound : Baltimore , Mousehole , Dungarvan , &c. at Arbroth , Falmouth , between Silly and Lizard , in Milford , Moonless , St. Maloes , at Caldy , and in the Bay of Canarvan , at the mouth of Severn , Foy , Humber New-Castle , Garnsey , and Wales , &c. S. W. S. W by W. ☽ ☽ W. S. W. W. by S. N. E. N. E. by E. E N. E. E. by N. Ho. Min. Ho. Min. In. De. Ho. Min. Ho. Min. 3 48 4 33 1 16 5 18 6 3 4 36 5 21 2 17 6 6 6 51 5 24 6 9 3 ●8 6 54 7 39 6 12 6 57 4 19 7 42 8 27 7 0 7 45 5 20 8 30 9 15 7 48 8 33 6 21 9 18 10 3 8 36 9 21 7 22 10 6 10 51 9 24 10 9 8 23 10 54 11 39 10 12 10 57 9 24 11 42 12 27 11 0 11 45 10 25 12 30 1 15 11 48 12 33 11 26 1 18 2 3 12 36 1 21 12 27 2 6 2 51 1 24 2 9 13 28 2 54 3 39 2 12 2 57 14 29 3 42 4 27 3 0 3 45 15 30 4 30 5 15 At Lin half-tyde , Weighmouth , Wells , and Waterford , Hull , Londey , at Holms , Bristol , Concallo , at Abermorick , and Antwerp , before Hambrough , and the Tessel , &c. between Foy and Falmouth and at Bristol-Key , and Weighmouth-Key , at Lime , Foul-ness , at Sedmouth , and at the Start. before St. Nicholas , & Podessinsk in Russia , &c. The Age of the Moon . Bridgewater , at the Fly , before the Coast of Frizland , Ex water , at the Lizard by the Land , at Cape Cleer in the Road of the Tessell , and off the Start in the Channell . &c. at Yarmouth , the Hague , between Beachy and the Isle of Wight and also in St. Magnes Sound , and at Machnells Castle , at Dublin , at Lambey , Peter-port , without the Fly , &c. East . E. by S. ☽ ☽ E. S. E. S. E. by E. West . W. by N. W. N. W. N. W by W. Ho. Min. Ho. Min. In. De. Ho Min. Ho. Min. 6 48 7 33 1 16 8 18 9 3 7 36 8 21 2 17 9 6 9 51 8 24 9 9 3 18 9 54 10 39 9 12 9 57 4 19 10 42 11 27 10 0 10 45 5 20 11 30 12 15 10 48 11 33 6 21 12 28 1 3 1● 36 12 21 7 22 1 6 1 51 12 24 1 9 8 23 1 54 2 39 1 12 1 57 9 24 2 42 3 27 2 0 2 45 10 25 3 30 4 15 2 48 3 33 11 26 4 18 5 3 3 36 4 21 12 27 5 6 5 5● 4 24 5 9 13 28 5 54 6 39 5 12 5 57 14 29 6 42 7 27 6 0 6 45 15 30 7 30 8 15 at Penthland-●irth , at Kirkwa , at Elwick , at the Mull-head at Cateness , at Orkney , at Dumbar , at the Bass Island , at Kildren , at the Isle of Man , at Harlem , and at Home-head , &c. at Alborough at the Caskets , and at Chamberness , at Dungeness , and Dun●ose , thwart of Garnsey in the Channel , at Ley-staff , and thwart of it without the Banks , at Orfordness , at Shoram ▪ at Tergow , at Deep . &c. The Age of the Moon . in the Week of Cateness , Bulleyn-deep at Cows , in Calice Road , at Dover , and in the Downs at Harwich , without the Banks of Harwich , at St. Helens , all the Coast of Normandy and Picardy , in Yarmouth-Road , &c. before the Haven of Caven , in the Chamber , between Cripple-sand and the Creyl , and at Culsbot , in fair Isle-Rhoads , and at the Northfore land , in the Chamber , and Gor-end , at Harwich within , at Rye , &c. S. E. S. E by S. ☽ ☽ S. S E. S. by E. N. W. N W. by N. N. N. W. N. by W. Ho. Min. Ho. Min. In. De. Ho. Min. Ho. Min. 9 48 10 33 1 16 11 ●8 12 3 10 36 11 22 2 17 12 6 12 51 11 24 12 9 3 18 12 54 1 39 12 12 12 57 4 19 1 42 2 27 1 0 1 45 5 20 2 30 3 ●5 1 48 2 33 6 21 3 18 4 3 2 36 3 21 7 22 4 6 4 51 3 24 4 9 8 23 4 54 5 39 4 12 4 57 9 24 5 42 6 27 5 0 5 45 10 25 6 30 7 15 5 48 6 33 11 26 7 18 8 3 6 36 7 21 12 27 8 6 8 ●● 7 24 8 9 13 28 8 54 9 ●9 8 12 8 57 14 29 9 42 10 17 9 0 9 45 15 30 10 30 11 15 A full and compleat Everlasting Tyde-Table , for all the Sea-Coasts and Harbours of Great Brittain , France and Ireland , Holland , Spain , Flanders , Norway . Biscay , &c. Shewing exactly what Moon maketh a full-Sea , in all the aforesaid places , or into any other place of the World ; according to these foregoing Everlasting Tyde-Tables , of the Ebbings and Flowings , Hours and Minuts of the Moons daily Age : because that all could not be contained into the said foregoing Tables . The like never heretofore by any , so fully published . South and North Moon , maketh a full-Sea , at Buchan-ness , and all along the South-side of the Murray-F●rth , ( viz ) Cromarty , Millorchy , Inverness , Findorne , Spey : also Ba●●ff , Peterhead , Isle of Wight , at Deal , at Beachy , and before the Race of Blanquet , in the Condado , at Dover-Peer , and before Dunkirk , at Emden , before the Elve , before the Eyder , and before Enchusen , on the Coast of Flanders , in the Road of Gibralter , at Graveling and before Gherbrough , before the Hever , before Horn , and at Hampton-Key , at Jutland-Islands , Kentish Knock , at Liegh , and at Newport half Tyde , at Portsmouth half Tyde , at Qu●brough , in the Sleeve , between Vshant and Silly , at the Shooe , at the Spits , at South-Hampton , and all along the Swin , before Vr●ck S. by W. or , N. by E. Moon , at New-burgh , ABERDEEN , Stonhyve , Redbane , at Blacktail , and thwart of Beachy in the Offing , in the Camber of Rie , at Flushing within the Maes , and at Maldon , at the West end of the Nower , at Rochester , within Terveer , at Winchelsey . S. S. W. or , N. N. E. Moon , at Montrose , the out end of Tay , St. Andrews , Cryle , E●ster , and all along the Coast of Fiffe to Brunt-Island , at Army , at Black-ness in Bluet , at Bell-Isle , at Baraik● , without Calice , at Corpus-Christi point , before Camfer , and at Camfor , at Edam , before the Fen in the Channel , before Gourie , and at Graves-end , under Holy-Island , and at Horn , before the Maes , at Ramkins , before Terveer , before the River of Thames , and at Tinmouth , at the Weilings , and from the West end of the Weight , before Yarmouth , on the Coast of Zealand , at Fern-head . S. W. by S. or , N. E. by N. Moon , at LIETH in the Firth , Dundee , Brunt-Island , Holy-Island , Lucas , without Bluet , at Denby , without Fountnay , at Lisbon , before the Weilings . S. W. or , N. E. Moon , at Ennerkything , Queens-ferrie , St. Margarets-hoop , Borrowstonness , Lyme-Kills , and all above Inchgarvie , except Stirling-Bridge , at LONDON , and before Newcastle , at Amsterdam , and Armentiers , the River of Bourdeaux , the South Coast of Britaign , the Coast of Biscay , at Bockness , between Calice and Dover , before Conquet , and at the North-Cape , at Dort , without the Banks of Flanders . at Groy , at Gascoign , and the Coast of Gallicia , before Hartlepool , on the West Coast of Ireland , Killiars , and before the River of Nantz , at Orkness , at the Penns , Porthus , and Picton ; at Roterdam , in Robin-Hoods Bay , and from the Race to the Pole-head , upon the Coast of Spain , and in Shotland , before the Tees , and before the Bay of Tinmouth , at Vse , and in the Zierick-Sea . S. W. by W. or , N. E. by E. Moon , from Buchan-ness , and all alongst the Coast without , above the May , or Highland in the South-Firth , and from Flambrough-head , to Birdlington-Bay without , Ostond , at Brest before the Bass , the River of Bourdeaux within the Haven , and at Berwick , at Huntclif-foot , at the Maes , and before St. Mathews Point , on the Coast of Portugall , at Roven , and before Rochel , at Silly , and in the Sound , at Staples , between Vshant and the Main . W. S. W. or , E. N. E. Moon , A little off the Shore before Humber , between Bridlington and Lower-ness , at Lands-end of Golph , from Ostend to St. Catharines , at Aberwark , in the Bree-sound , Bloy , Baltimore , at Cork , at Calice , and in the Creek , at Dungarvan , at Flambrough , and Bridlington , at Kingsale , in Mousehole , at Mathews , and within Mounts Bay , at the Clefts of the Texel , in the Vourd , at the Bay within Vshant , in the Sea of Wales , and Severn , at Yough-Hall , before Scarbrough , at Seven-Isles , without the Haven in the Broad Sound , at Lawrens , in Cork-Haven . W. by S. or , E. by N. Moon , at Ar●roth , at Caldy , and in the Bay of Canarvan , at the Fourn , in Foy , at Falmouth , at Garnsey ▪ at Humber , in all the Havens on the South Coast of Ireland , thwart of Londey , and before Line , in Malford , at Moonless , at St. Maloes , at New-Castle , in Plimouth , and before St. Pauls , in Ramsey , at the mouth of Severn , between Silly and the Lizard , at the Spurn , in Wales , at Merles , and all along the Coast of Bristol . E. or W. Moon , at Abermorick , and Antwerp , before Bremen , and at Blackney , in the Channel before Bourdeaux , and at Bristol , at Concallo , at Dartmouth , before Hambrough , at Hull , at the Holms , and before Humbers mouth , at Lin half ●yde , at Londey , at St Pauls in the Haven , without Silly , in the Channel , and at Salcomb , in Torbay , and before the Tessell , without Vshant , at Wells , at Weighmouth , and at Waterford , and St. Davids-head . E. by S ▪ or , W. by N. Moon , at Bristol-Key , between Foy and Falmouth ▪ in the Channel , and at Foulness , at Lime , before St. Nicolas , before Podessinsk , in Russia , at Sedmouth , and at the Start , at Weighmouth-Key . E. S , E. or , W. N. W. Moon , at Bridgwater , at Cape Cleer , before the Coast of Friezland , and the Fly , at Kilduyn , at the Lizard by the Land , between Musehole and Falmouth , and in Milford Haven , thwart of Plimouth , Off the Start in the Channel , in the Road of the Texel , at the Ness by Wieringben , and at Winterton , at Exwater , at Lands-end . S. E. by E. or , N. W. by W. Moon , between Beachy and the Isle of Wight without the Caskets in the Channel , at Dublin , without the Fly , at Lambey , in St. Magnes Sound , at Machnells Castle , at the Needles , at Isle of Wight , thwart of the Isle of Wight in the Channel , all within the Isle of Wight , between the Isle of Wight and Beachy by the Shore , at Yarmouth , at Peter-Port , at Harflew , at the Hague . S. E. or , N. W. Moon , at Penthland-Firth , at Kirkwa , at Elwick , at the Mull-head , at Catness , at Orkney , the Bass-Island , at Dumbar , at Kildren , at the Isle of Man , between Garnsey and the Caskets , before Cromer , before the Casket , and Garnsey , at Seven-Clifts , before the Eastern and Western Emes , and at Egmont , at Frieze , and Fair-Isles , between Garnsey and Caskets , at Harlem , and at Homehead , at Kildive , at the Race of Portland , within the Seyn , before Schelbagh , and at Seven Cliffs , at the East end of the Weight , and on Wieringen-Flats , at Pool , at Farro-head in the Channel , between Farro head , and the Mull of Kintire S. E. by S. or , N W. by N. Moon , at Alborough , at the Caskets , and at Chamberness , at Dungeness , and Dunnose , thwart of Garnsey in the Channel , at Leystaff , and thwart of it without the Banks , at Orford-ness , at Shoram , at Tergow , at Deep . S. S. E. or , N. N. W. Moon , Bulleyn deep , at Cows , in the Foss of Caen , in Calice Road , and in Chamberness-Road , at Dover , and in the Downs , in the Freith , and at the South-Foreland , at St. Helens , at Harwich , and without the Banks of Harwich , in Leystaff Road , and at Long-sand-head , all the Coast of Normandy , and Picardy , at Orfordness without the Banks , and between Orford and Orwell-Waves , at Seyn-head , in Yarmouth Road , and in Yarmouth-Haven , at Brassie-Sound , at St. Iohns-Deluce , at Ca●estoun , and at Scra●sler . S. by E. or , N. by W. Moon , before the Haven of Caven , in the Chamber , between Cripple Sand and the Creyl , and at Culshot , in Fair-Isle Roads , and at the North-Foreland , in the Chamber , and Gore●end , at Harwich within , before Margate , between the Naze and Warhead of Lower , at Orfordness within the Sands , at Rye , and into Thames-Roads , at Calshot . A Table , shewing the exact Rising and Setting of the Sun , for every five dayes of each Moneth , with the Degrees of the twelve Signs propper to the Suns-Place ; for the Lat. of 57 degrees . IANVARY . Sun's Place Days of the Monoth . The Sun riseth , The Sun setteth . 22 ♑ 1 8 Hours 32 Min 3 Hours 28 Min. 26 5 8 Hours 24 Min. 3 Hours 36 Min ▪ 1 ♒ 10 8 Hours 18 Min 3 Hours 42 Min. 6 15 8 Hours 6 Min. 3 Hours 54 Min ▪ 11 20 7 Hours 55 Min. 4 Hours 5 Min. 16 25 7 Hours 46 Min. 4 Hours 14 Min. FEBRVARY . Sun's Place Days of the Moneth The Sun riseth . The Sun setteth . 22 ♑ 1 7 Hours 29 Min. 4 Hours 31 Min. 27 5 7 Hours 20 Min. 4 Hours 40 Min. 2 ●● 10 7 Hours 8 Min. 4 Hours 52 Min. 7 15 6 Hours 54 Min. 5 Hours 6 Min. 12 20 6 Hours 44 Min. 5 Hours 16 Min. 17 25 6 Hours 31 Min. 5 Hours 29 Min. MARCH . Sun's Place Days of the Moneth The Sun riseth . The Sun setteth . 21 ●● 1 6 Hours 22 Min. 5 Hours 38 Min. 25 5 6 Hours 12 Min. 5 Hours 48 Min. 1 ●● 10 6 Hours 0 Min. 6 Hours 0 Min. 5 15 5 Hours 48 Min. 6 Hours 12 Min. 10 20 5 Hours 36 Min. 6 Hours 24 Min. 15 25 5 Hours 23 Min. 6 Hours 37 Min. APRIL , Sun's Place Days of the Moneth . The Sun riseth The Sun setteth . 22 ♈ 1 5 Hours 7 Min. 6 Hours 53 Min. 26 5 5 Hours 0 Min. 7 Hours 0 Min. 1 ♉ 10 4 Hours 47 Min. 7 Hours 13 Min. 5 15 4 Hours 35 Min ▪ 7 Hours 25 Min. 10 20 4 Hours 26 Min. 7 Hours 34 Min. 15 25 4 Hours 12 Min. 7 Hours 48 Min. MAY. Sun's Place Days of the Moneth . The Sun riseth . The Sun setteth . 21 ♉ 1 4 Hours 0 Min. 8 Hours 0 Min. 25 5 3 Hours 52 Min. 8 Hours 8 Min. 30 10 3 Hours 42 Min. 8 Hours 18 Min. 4 ♊ 15 3 Hours 36 Min 8 Hours 24 Min. 6 20 3 Hours 27 Min. 8 Hours 33 Min. 14 25 3 Hours 20 Min. 8 Hours 40 Min. JVNE , Sun's Place Days of the Moneth The Sun riseth . The Sun setteth . 21 ♊ 1 3 Hours 15 Min. 8 Hours 45 Min. 24 5 3 Hours 13 Min. 8 Hours 47 Min. 27 10 3 Hours 12 Min 8 Hours 48 Min. 4 ♋ 15 3 Hours 12 Min. 8 Hours 48 Min. 9 20 3 Hours 15 Min. 8 Hours 45 Min. 13 25 3 Hours 16 Min. 8 Hours 42 Min. JVLY . Sun's Place Days of the Moneth The Sun riseth . The Sun setteth . 19 ♋ 1 3 Hours 25 Min. 8 Hours 35 Min. 23 5 3 Hours 34 Min. 8 Hours 26 Min. 28 10 3 Hours 38 Min 8 Hours 22 Min. 2 ♌ 15 3 Hours 47 Min. 8 Hours 13 Min. 7 20 3 Hours 56 Min , 8 Hours 4 Min. 12 25 4 Hours 6 Min. 7 Hours 54 Min. AVGVST . Sun's Place Days of the Moneth . The Sun riseth , The Sun setteth . 19 ♌ 1 4 Hours 21 Min. 7 Hours 39 Min. 23 5 4 Hours 33 Min. 7 Hours 29 Min 27 10 4 Hours 40 Min 7 Hours 20 Min 2 ♍ 15 4 Hours 52 Min. 7 Hours 8 Min 7 20 5 Hours 3 Min 6 Hours 57 Min. 12 25 5 Hours 16 Min. 6 Hours 44 Min. SEPTEMBER . Sun's Place Days of the Moneth . The Sun riseth , The Sun setteth . ●9 ♍ 1 5 Hours 33 Min. 6 Hours 27 Min. 23 5 5 Hours 43 Min. 6 Hours 17 Min. 27 10 5 Hours 55 Min. 6 Hours 5 Min. 2 ♎ 15 6 Hours 4 Min 5 Hours 56 Min. 7 20 6 Hours 17 Min. 5 Hours 43 Min. 12 25 6 Hours 29 Min. 5 Hours 31 Min. OCTOBER Sun's Place Days of the Moneth . The Sun riseth , The Sun setteth . 18 ♎ 1 6 Hours 44 Min. 5 Hours 16 Min. 22 5 6 Hours 53 Min. 5 Hours 7 Min. 27 10 7 Hours 6 Min. 4 Hours 54 Min. 2 ♏ 15 7 Hours 15 Min. 4 Hours 45 Min. 7 20 7 Hours 29 Min. 4 Hours 31 Min. 12 25 7 Hours 41 Min. 4 Hours 19 Min. NOVEMBER . Sun's Place Days of the Moneth . The Sun riseth , The Sun setteth . 19 ♏ 1 7 Ho. 56 Min. 4 Ho. 4 Min. 23 5 8 Ho. 4 Min. 3 Ho. 56 Min. 28 10 8 Ho. 10 Min. 3 Ho. 50 Min. 3 ♐ 15 8 Ho. 23 Min. 3 Ho. 37 Min. 9 20 8 Ho. 33 Min 3 Ho. 27 Min. 14 25 8 Ho. 39 Min 3 Ho. 21 Min. DECEMBER , Sun's Place Days of the Moneth . The Sun riseth . The Sun setteth . 20 ♐ 1 8 Ho. 4 Min. 3 Ho. 8 Min. 24 5 8 Ho. 47 Min 3 Ho. 13 Min. 29 10 8 Ho. 48 Min. 3 Ho. 12 Min. 1 ♑ 15 8 Ho. 48 Min 3 Ho. 12 Min. 9 20 8 Ho. 45 Min. 3 Ho. 15 Min. 14 25 8 Ho. 41 Min. 3 Ho. 19 Min. Thus Courteous Reader , so much here is done , Which may please all , save Paterson alone : Therefore to Our Dialogue , let 's proceed , In which I hope to clear my self indeed . A Mathematicall Dialogue , BETWIXT Iames Paterson Mathematician at Edinburgh , And Iohn Forbes Printer to Aberdeen , & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 . ( Paterson . ) I charge the Printer with severall Errors in his Almanack , set forth and printed by him for the Year 1683. And first , concerning the Eclipse which did fall out upon the 17 day of Ianuar in the afternoon , wherein he is deficient in giving the Digits Eclipsed ; as also , in reference to the tyme of the Eclipse duration . ( Printer . ) Courteous Reader , I confess , being about my serious Imployments in the Printing Press , I could not have leasure to Calculate that Eclipse , but made use of several Ephimerides ; as Vincent Wing , and Samuel Morland , &c. And Argolus doth assert the Digits Eclipsed to be 10 and more , Iohn Gadbury 9 : Paterson 8 dig . 13 min. as for the time , Iohn Gadbury sayeth , the middle will be at 3 hou . afternoon , the end at 4 hou . 3 min , or after the going down of the Sun : for in the Latitude of 57 degrees 10 minuts , being for Aberdeen , the Sun seteth being in the 8 degree of Aquarius , at 3 hou . 57 min. but Paterson sayeth 10 min. before 4 hou . at Aberdeen , which is near half an hour ; ( a Prodigie which was never seen , the Sun to set at 3 hou . 30 min. at Aberdeen ! ) but by reason of the refraction , the Sun may appear or show himself above the Horizon , when he is not , If so the parall●x be lesser then the refraction ; and so I may truely and warrantably say , the Sun doth set at Aberdeen , the 17 day of Januar , at 4 hou . 18 min. afternoon . But granting I be redundant in some Minuts , but not so grosly , and as to say , not so deficient as he is , in saying the Sun being in the 8 degree of Aquarius , seteth at 3 hou . 30 min. but in trueth , at 3 hou . 57 min. But what doth this concern me ? My Antagonist cannot say , there is any wrong done to the Vulgar , or Horascopographier . But , as for that Eclipse which by an Telescope of 6 foot long , I did observe at the seting of the Sun , and did not find above two digits of the Suns body obscured , with no apparent darkness , or shaddow of change by that Eclipse : it was ( as we all say , ) to West-ward Inhabitants . But lastly , I shall lay down some certain things to be observed in going about this Eclipse , and some things I shall demand of this Mathematician , in which I hope he will satisfie me , except he be , Mathematicus nomine tenus , ( as I suppose ) for I shall be as Laconick as I can , intending not to trouble the Reader with frivolous Expressions . First , supposing the middle tyme of the Eclipse to be at 3 a clock in the afternoon , according to Iohn Gadbury . First , Granting the true places of the Luminaries , with the Mo●ns-Latitude , either by Calculation or Ephimerides . Secondly , I find the right ascention of the Sun in 8 degrees of Aquarius to be 310 degrees , added to 45 degrees or 3 hours , giveth 23 hou . 42 min. which sheweth the 25 degree of Pisces to be on the Meridian or Medium Coeli ; and the Ascendent 28 deg . 28 min. of Cancer : and consequently , the Nonagisimo degree falleth in 28 deg . 28 min. of Aries , being East ward of the Meridian 33 deg . 28 min. Thirdly , The Declination of the 25 deg . of Pisces , added to 57 deg . 10 min. giveth 59 deg . 9. min , the Arch of the Meridian between the 25 degree of Pisces and the Zenith . Fourthly , The Angle of the Ecliptick with the Meridian , being 66 deg . 33 min. giveth the Arch between the Nonagesim and the Zenith , by saying as R : Sine 59 deg . 9 min●● : Sine 66 deg . 33 min : Sine of 51 deg . 48 min. Fifthly , Having the true Latitude of the Moon , with the Parallax of Altitude , and having found the Parallacticall Angle , that is to say , the Angle made by the Ecliptick , and Vertical drawn through the Center of the Moon to be 52 deg . 11 min. Sixthly , The Altitude of the Sun being at 3 hours in the afternoon , in the Latitude of 57 deg . 10 min. is 5 deg , 41 min. These being premised , I desire to know of James Paterson , the Parallax of Altitude , Longitud , right Ascention and Declination : whereby we may know the tyme of the visible Conjunction , the beginning of the Ecl●pse , the middle , and end end ; with the Digits Eclipsed : whither above or under the Center of the Sun. There are here required the resolution of severall Triangles , wherein , ex tribus datis quartus requiritur , either by Calculation , or Projection . ( Paterson . ) Also he errs again in his Tyde-Table at Lieth , as if the Moon were not able to rule the Tyde here as at Aberdeen . ( Printer . ) As for the flowings at Lieth , which he carps at , they are not set down by my self , at upon my own account , but in so far , as they have been approved of , by ancient Seamen , Masters and Coasters ; asserting that at Lieth , a S. W. by S. Moon maketh at nearest a full-Sea . This being a generall Observation , therefore doth admit of some particulars ; as the Wind blowing at such and such an Art , causeth the flowings to varie , sometymes an half point , and sometymes more , in setting the flowings high , and other times low : yea , the Seasons of the year , sometimes doth alter and change the streams , as about Lambas , the streams then are higher , then at certain other tymes , and consequently the generall Role doth not hold altogether certain at all times ; but doth sometime varie . It is holden as a generall Rule by most of Seamen , that 3 quarters of an hour doth answere to a point of the Compass , the reason fo this is , ( as they say , ) because a quarter of the Horizon , answereth to a quarter of the Equinoctiall , and consequently , 8 Points to 6 hours : so that they would have the Equinoctiall equally divyded , as they do the Points of the Compass . I confess , into a Parallell Sphear , it will hold true , but not into an Oblique Sphere : As admit , in the Latitude of 56 degrees , S. W. by S. being 3 Points , or 33 deg . 45 min. or 2 hou . 15 min. I find in the Equinoctiall 29 deg . to which in time answereth to 1 hou . 56 min. of difference , being 19 min. in tyme. And this found out by a Sphericall right Angled Triangle , by saying , as R : S : Lat : : Tang. Arch of the Horizon : Tang. of the Equinoctiall Arch. The neglect of this is an Error , although not admitted by many Seamen ; but constantly asserting that 45 min. in tyme doth answere to a point of the Compass . James Paterson , in his Corrected Tyde-Table , doth make Lieth to differ from other Tables , sometimes a whole hour , sometimes less ; and in some agreeing , ( to the great detriment and h●zard of Ships seeking Lieth Harbour . ) not determinating the true place of the Moon , which maketh a full Sea at Lieth ; for if he shall have his recourse to the Theorie of the Moon , except only the middle Motion , he shall involve himself into such a Laborinth , out of which he shall never be able to extricate himself . Therefore by all that I have said , I see no ground for his Corrected Tyde-Table : And no marvell , he not being bred a Seaman , nei●her educate in Letters or Learning , as I am informed , and ●et calls himself , Mathematicus ; O horrid Impudence ! ●ut being a while in Ireland , and having gotten some smat●erings in the Mathematicks , cometh to Edinburgh , and ●ayeth himself forth for Mathematicus : if it be otherwise then is related , certainly he will shew himself in giving a solution to these five following Problems , not ●y Assertion , but by Mathematicall Demonstration , I call them ●irocinia Nautica . PROBLEM I. There are two Islands in the parallell of 40 degrees , distant from each other 70 Leagues , a Ship sailing from the Westermost Island , between the N , and E. doth meet with a Ship that had sailed from the Eastermost , between the N. and W. and they are both in the Latitude of 41 degrees 30 minuts , and these two Ships have sailed 100 Leagues , I demand by what Courses these two Ships have sailed ? and how many Leagues in every particular Course ? PROBLEM II. There are 3 Islands , A , B , C , the Island A , and B , in the parallell of 40 degrees , and are distant from each other 30 Leagues , the third Island C , distant from A , 45 Leagues , and bearing of A , North-West : a Ship steering her Course East-South-East from C , so long , till she cometh to the parallell of 40 degrees . I demand how far she hath sailed from the Island C , before she bring the two Islands A , and B , sub maximo Angulo , or greatest Angle ? PROBLEM III. A Ship in the Latitude of 40 degrees , is bound West-ward , and being at A , she setteth an Island B , bearing of her South , and keeping her Course West , being at C , she setteth the same Island bearing of her South by East , 5 degrees Easterly . Again , being at D , South-South East 4 degrees Easterly . Lastly , being at E , she setteth the same to bear of her South-East by East 6 deg , 15 min. Easterly : and hath sailed between D , and E , 2 , 9 Leaug , more then between C , and D. I demand how far B was distant from A , when bearing Southerly . PROBLEM IV. A Ship in the Latitude of 40 degrees , saileth so long between the North and East , till she altereth her Longitude 10 degrees , and hath departed from her first Meridian , 96 Leagus , 2 Myles : I demand how far she hath sailed ? and by what Course ? PROBLEM V. Mr. Norwood , in his application of Sphericall Trigonometrie , to the third kynd of sailing , by the Arch of a great Circle , which is demonstrated by him , and others , to be the best way of sailing . ( Consideratis Considerandis ) Therefore , supposing two Places or Islands , lying in the parallell of 60 degrees , distant from each other 20 degrees in Longitude ; and there are two Ships , the one sailing in the parallel , the other upon the Arch of a great Circle : I demand whither or no , he that saileth upon the Arch of a great Circle , doth make a major , or , minor ratio , to the great Circle , then he that sailoth upon the Arch of the Parallell , doth to the Parallell in which he saileth ? In all these five Problems , I have given Letters Alphabeticall , by which any Mathematician may forme Triangles at pleasure , secundum data & requisita : And this much as to this purpose in the Art Nauticall ; and so I proceed to another head . ( Paterson . ) I have in the said Almanack for the Year 1683 , described an Instrument , called the Lyne of Chorde , with a Scale of inch , and half inch , divyded in 8 equall parts , the former , serving for measuring of all right lyned Angles , the latter , for measuring the length , breadth , and thickness on Paper ; and may serve for Foot 's , Ells , Falls , R●ods , Myles , or Leagues : all which the Printer hath not in his Prognostication . ( Printer . ) I confess I have not the Lyne of Chords , or equall par●s mentioned in my Almanack , wha●thee , cannot a right lyned Angle , be measured by a line of Sines , or Tangents , as well as by a lyne of Chords ? especially by a line of Sines , seeing Sines are halfs of Choras ▪ so that what i● performed by the whole , may be performed by the half : & contra . As for your lyne of Chords , with your use ye make of them ; if there be no more , * Cabin-boy can say al● much as you can say , without any detriment to the Mathematicall-Science . What do ye say , as not being acquaint ( as I suppose ) with the Orthographicall Projection , wherein the Object , either Sphere or Glob is supposed to be projected in plano , at an infinite or indeterminate distance from the eye ; from whence cometh or ariseth Ptolimie his Analemma , wherein the Solisticiall Colure being seen directly , is circularly projected . The other five , to wit , the Horizon , Equinoctial , and Ecliptick ; with the hour of Sex , and Prime Azimuth o● East and West , being seen perpendicularly , are projected in straight Lines : the Eye being in the intersection of all those Circles in principio Arietis . The other Circles that are seen Obliquly , are projected Eliptically , the parallels to these five mentioned are projected in straight lyns , according to the nature of their Primativs . These being premised the Primatives are divyded accordingly , by Sines , and so are contracted ; the nearer they aproach the Solisticial Colure . From hence I say , that all the Problems performed by Ptolemie his Analemma , may be performed by a Lyne of Chords : yea , all the Problems performed by the Sines in the Scamans Callender , may be performed by the Lyne of Chords . Lastly , I say , that a Lyne of Chords of four inches Radius , will performe a Problem , either Astronomicall or Geographicall , better then a Globe of two foot Radius . And in so far , I have exalted your Line of Chords , in that wherein ye was deficient . As for measuring right Lyned Angles by a Lyne of Tangents , I hold it a more ready way , then by a Lyne of Chords ; for in the one a Compass is requyred , for drawing an Arch from the Angular Point , but in the other , no Compass or Arch is requyred ; save onely the Radius , and therefore , a Tangent Lyne is more usefull then a Lyne of Chords . This Tangent Lyne is wonderfull usefull in the Steriographicall Projection , which supposeth the Object , be it Sphere or Glob , contiguous with the Organ or Eye . But it may be said , that visibile positum supra visorum non facit visionem . I answere , it is true in opacuous , thick , and dark Bodies , but not in Diaphanus and Transparent Objects . This Projection is of greater use and concernment then the Orthographicall , because in the Orthographicall , the divisions of the Radius from the Center , doth shorten and become lesser and lesser towards the Peripherie , according to the nature of Sines : but in the Steriographicall , they increase from the Center towards the Peripherie , according to the nature of Tangents ; so that the increment of the one , doth supply the decrement of the other : in this projection Circles directly or obliquely seen , are projected in Circles , but perpendicularly in straight Lines . I could inlarge and delate my self in this purpose , but fearing my enlargement should seem tedious to the Reader , I shall at present produce some Instruments , framed by this Projection , and where the Organ is placed . And first , Iohn Stoph●erus his Astrolob , where the Organ is placed at the Intersection of Aries and Libra ; so that the aforenamed five great Circles , are projected in straight Lines , and the rest Circularly . Iohn Blackgrave , his Mathematical Jewel , yea , the Vniversal Mapps divyded into two Hemispheres , where Meridians and Parallels , are circularly projected ; the Equator in a straight Line , but the Ecliptick in a Curve Line : I admire to see the same , as having no ground for that projection ; I pray you Mathematicus , let me know if there be any ground for the same ? nam cupio docere vel doceri . I desire to know of you , if a Sphericall Triangle , such as formerly I have described , i● in the Solistitial Colure the same , or any other Oblique Angled Sphericall Triangle be decircinated , peradventure without any terme given ? if the quantity or measure of the sides and Angles may be had ? I doubt not , but as Mathematicus ye can performe the same ; if otherwise , send to Aberdeen , and you shall have the solution from me . And this much for the Steriographical Projectiion , the Organ placed at the intersection of Aries and Libra . The second position , is at the Poles of the Equinox , and from thence ariseth Stofler his Astrolob ; from whence Mr. Gunters Quadrant is taken : this Astrolob hath the Equinoctiall directly seen , with all the Parallels , the Meridians Perpendicularly , and are projected in straight-Lines ; the rest of the Circles Obliquly , and projected in Circles . The last is , when the Organ or Eye , is placed in the Zenith according to Clayius his Astrolob , or according to Mr. Gunters Fundamentall Diagram for plain dyaling ; in which he doth project 10 great Circles , each of them having two Surfaces ▪ except only the Horizon ; so there doth arise 19 Faces , upon which plain Dyalls may be described , the Horizon , with all the Almicanters , are projected circularly from the primative , the Az●muthes in streight Lines , the rest Circularly ; all which is performed Practically by Mr Gunter his last Edition : look Gunter Lib : 2. Cap : 3. Sect. 1. 2. 3. But if ye desire a compleat Demonstration of Mr. Gunter his Practise , consult Aguilonius in the 6 book of his Opticks . I doubt not but what is said , will put you to a studere , but stud●isse had been more proper for a Mathematician . There is another projection called Scenographical , keeping a middle between the former two , in debita distantia : but because it consists in shortning and lengthning of Objects , as they are diversly seen , being more proppe● for Painters and Limners then for Seamen , to speak further I desist . Onely observe , that all Sphericall Trigonometrie by calculation doth depend upon the projections : consult Theodosius de Sphericis . As for your inch , and half inch , the one divyded into 16 equall parts , the other into eight ; it had been better , and more like an Artist , to have divyded each of them ▪ Diagonally in 100 parts , both for Navigation and Surveying : for Navigation by dividing the Meridian Line according to Mercator his projection , according to degrees of increasing Latitude : and in Surveying , as afterward in the next shall be made manifest . ( Paterson . ) I have severall Measures , for length , bread●● and thickness , beginning from Barley Corn in reference to an inch , from thence to 12 inches making a foot , and 5 foot to a pace , and 1000 paces to a myle , and so foreward ; as you may see into my Almanack , all which ye have not at all expressea into your Almanack . ( Printer . ) I do confess , I have not expressed any Measures into my Almanack , neither is it requyred I should do so , being different because of their Objects : for the Almanak is in reference to Celestiall things , and the other to Terrestriall . But let us proceed to the purpose , wherein he ●ayeth 5 foot make●h a pace , and therefore I desire to know of him , if paces in all Nations and Countries be equal , or unequal ; equal ( I say ) they cannot be , because the foots 〈◊〉 diverse Nations are unequall ; for the longer the foot be , ●r shorter ; the fewer or more ●oots goeth to a pace : and herefore the paces are ●nequal , and if paces , then myles ; ●nd if myles , then no certain●ie can be had for the mea●re of a degree upon the Arch of a great Circle ; which is ●bsurd , and not consistent with reason . But now , let us ●ome to find the method and way , how the Ancient and Modern Geographers , did find out certain measures upon ●arth , in reference to the Heavens . I will begin first , ●ith the Egyptian Geographers , as Eratosthenes , who lived ●6 Years before CHRIST ; and Ptolomie who lived ●o Year after CHRIST : They having chosen two places ●ing under or near the same Meridian , differing onely observation , at 2 or 3 degrees in Latitude , which after●ards by a customary and standerd Measure of that King●●me of Egypt , they did find five foot to go to a pace , and 1000 paces to a myle . But the Learned Mr. Norwood did of late into his Book , called the Seamans Practice , following the Ancient Geographers , in their practice , in measuring ▪ between York and London , find a degree upon the Meridian , to contain 367200 foot English ; and a myle 6120 , so that an Aegyptian pace containeth 6 , 15 English , and an Aegyptian foot 14 , 75 English inches at nearest . But passi●g the fraction we take in numero ro●undo , 6 foot to the English pace , and consequently , 6000 foot to a myle in English measure . Now let us c●mpare Scots with English , and first , ye say that 37 English inches according to your standerd at Edinburgh giveth an Ell ; Then a Fall , o● Pole being 6 Ell , giveth 2●2 Inches , 222 by 4 , the length of a Chain , the product is 888 : which being multiplyed by 80 , giveth 71040 : and divyded by 12 , the quotient is 5920 Foot 's short of 6000 , by 80 Foot. Again , 42 Scots Inches in an Ell , as of the old standerd , that is , 3 Foot and a half ; the Pole or Fall being 21 Foot , the Chain 84 Foot , multiplied by 80 , giveth 6720 Foot , for the length of a Scots Myle ; which being reduced to an English Myle , say as 10 : 9 : : 6720 : 6048 English , so that here the difference is onely 48 Foot , whereby the Scots Myle exceeds the English : and no wonder , because 6000 doth admit a Fraction , which will be near equivalent to 48 Foot : and therefore , Mr Norwood's Practise doth altogether agree with a Scots Myle . But it may be said , or inquyred of me , the reason why I say , as 10 : 9 : : 6720 : 6048. I answere , because if an English Inch be divyded in 10 parts , 9 of these doth answere to a Scots Inch : Therefore , being to reduce English to Scots measure , say as 9 : 10 ; but Scots to English , say as 10 : 9. These being premised , I would advyse Surveyers here , as in England● to divide their 4 Pole Chain into a 100 parts , which we call Links ; and there will answere 10 Inch to a Link , this Chain so divyded , is very profitable for Surveying of Grounds , or Plating ; and giving the Area , as ye say , 4 Pole in Latitude , and 10 in Longitude , giveth 160 square Poles for the Area : so also 1 Chain or 100 Links in breadth , multiplied by 10 Chains or 1000 Links in length , giveth for the Area 10 square Chains , or 100000 square Links ; 75000 Links , 3 Rood , 50000 Links , 2 Rood ; 25000 Links , 1 Rood : or 40 Pole , 625 Links square for a Pole. This I have premised for the benefit of Surveyers , they making use of the Diagonall-Scale , of Inch , and half Inch , or of any other Measure , Diagonally divided . ( Paterson . ) Also in my Advertisement , being the last in my Almanack , such as desire Mathematicall-Arts or Instruments thereto belonging , especially a Spirall-Lyne , which I have so framed , that you may work more Arithmetick in one houre , then any other in two dayes with the pen. ( Printer . ) Ye s●y ye have framed a Spiral-Line , so as the same had never been framed before ; I had a true relation , from one that was a teacher of Mathematicks at London 40 years agoe , who told me , that one Mr. Brown a Carpenter , who lived at London , in the Minaries , near Tower-hill , was the first that did frame 3 Spiral-Lines upon a Circular Instrument , for Artificial-Numbers , Sines and Ta●gents ; having two Brass Indices or Legs , fixed upon the Center , and opening in manner of a Sector , so that , when 3 Terms were given to find a fourth , the one Leg was placed to the first Terme , and the other to the second ; then turning the Legs upon the Center , ( not being altered or changed ) the first to the third Terme , the second shall give the fourth requyred : whither the work be in Trigonometrie , Plain , or Spherical ; or in Arithmetick simply . This Instrument can be had at London , being more serviceable then his , which is only for Arithmetick He sayeth , ●hat by this Instrument , they may work more Arithmetick in one houre , then any other in two days with the Pen ▪ But I say , ( in Arithmetical-Problems , ) with the Pen shall work more in one hour , then he and his Spiral Line shall do n 10 dayes . — MART. Carpere vel noli nostra , vel ede tua . A POSTSCRIPT By way of Epistle to the Candid-Reader . Courteous Reader , IT was an excellent Saying of CICERO , All the Praise of inward Vertue , consisteth in the Good of outward Actions . Therefore , not only is it my Genious , but earnest desire to serve my Countrey , into every thing most usefull and necessary for the Good thereof : especially , into that Noble and Famous Art of Navigation , without which , all Trade and Commerce in every Kingdom , should quite languish and decay . I have therefore , in this small Treatise , explained the three severall Motions of the Moon , ( viz. ) her slow Motion , her middle Motion , and her swift Motion ; together with Tables for her true rising and setting : also , shewing her Motion , in Signs , Degrees and Minuts , for every day of her Age : with Everlasting Tyde-Tables for the Ebbs and Flowings of the Sea , according to the Points of the Compass , and the Moons daily Age ; ( with the Hours and Minuts ) not only for the Coast of Scotland , which was never yet so fully mentioned by any ; but also , for all other places in the World. And having revised and compared the best Authors , who mention these Flowings , and finding the most part of them differing from each other in the same ; have therefore by advyce of judicious Sea-men , made use of the best , and surest of them : Nevertheless , I humbly intreat any of our Experienced , Industrious , and most Laborious Sea-men , who have Navigated these places , that they will be pleased to help any small oversights , ( if there be any , ) and send me information thereof by a Line , and accordingly I shall be most carefull to amend the same in the next Impression : being most willing to extend my self for the Advancement of that Noble Art , intending ( if this Impression go well off for my Encouragement , and be well taken , ) to publish another Excellent peece of Navigation very shortly . Lastly , You have here a Mathematicall Dialogue , betwixt Iames Paterson pretended Mathematician at Edinburgh , and Me , Iohn Forbes Printer to the City , and Kings Vniversity of Aberdeen : in which Dialogue , I have converted Vulgar Fractions into Decimalls , and therefore any intelligent Person may reap some knowledge , and I hope , be well pleased with the same . For , without any just Ground , or Provocation given , Iames Paterson did most ignorantly Rhyme against me , into his Almanack , for the year 1683 , and likewise into his Almanack for the year 1684 : making a great noise , concerning the mistake of two dayes for Hallow-Even , altho Hallow-Day was exactly right , both for the day of the Week , and day of the Moneth : for all the World knoweth , Hallow Even to fall upon the night before Hallow-Day . But his Errors are more gross , making the Flood of Noah in his Chronologie , in all his Almanacks three hundred years short : A very beastly Error , besides other gross Errors , which I forbear at this occasion , any more to mention . For , as the good old Saying is , Envy shooteth at others , and woundeth her self . Truely I am heartily sorry , that both Mathematician and Printers are so evil Principled in the Grounds of Christianity , as holy Ambrose sayeth , Envy is nothing else , but a Grief of the Mynd , at other Mens Prosperitie . And for my own part , I do declare it to the whole World , I hate such unrighteous and base Practises . For Agnes Campbel Spouse to Patrick Telfer , hath caused Counterfit and Re-print my Almanacks into her Printing-house these severall years bygone , sometimes Entituling them by Aberdeens Almanack , and other times , according to Forbesses Almanack , besides she hath for the ensuing year 1684 , caused Print an Almanack as it were set fourth at Aberdeen , and Printed in Aberdeen , which is a most notorious untrueth : impudently affixing thereto , some Lynes in the End , of Dogrell Rhyme , whereby she would have me to Patronise her base Execrations ; as tho 〈◊〉 , ( contrary to Christianity and the good Conduct of Nature , ) should wish any man for any cause to hang himself . For , I seriously declare , tho I be but one of the meanest of his MAIESTIES Subjects : yet , I not only heartily pray for his long Life , and good Health ; which I hold more to be my Duty , then to drink : but also , I have so much presumption , as to strive to follow my GRACIOUS SOVERAIGN in this matter , who by his numerous Acts of Clemency , hath ( indeed ) sufficiently declared to all the World , that he exactly followeth his Great LORD and MASTER in this , that he wisheth not the Death or Ruin of his Subjects ; but rather that they would Repent and Live. For as Horace said well , Subjects follow the Example of their Princes , as certain Flowres turne according to the Sun. Almighty GOD , preserve Our Gracious KING , And 's Subjects Hearts to due Obedience bring . And as for Robert Sanders , Printer in Glasgow , he hath not onely inserted a notorious Untrueth into all his Almanacks these diverse years bygone , ( saying set forth at Aberdeen , as if the Famous Colledge of Glasgow had not so much Mathematicks , as to set forth an yearly Almanack , which in him , was no great Act of Prudence , ) but also , contrare to the Good and Iust Lawes of this Ancient Kingdom , he hath caused Counterfit the City of Aberdeen's Armes , and affixed them upon his most Erronious , and Uncorrected Almanack , for the year 1684 : whereof I am ashamed to speak , that such an Almanack should be published in this Kingdom ; as may be seen into the Termly Quarters and Asspects , &c. tending much to the Discredit of that Famous City of Glasgow : not deserving to be called their Printer , Consideratis , Considerandis . All which unrighteous Practises , proceedeth more from Envy then sound Christianity ; according to the good old Saying , The Envyous man thinketh his Neighbours losses to be his Gaines . And as the Apostle sayeth , Titus 1. 15. Vnto the Pure all things are pure , but unto them that are defiled and unbeleeving is nothing pure ; but even their very Minde and Conscience is defyled . And as for their Lying which is such a gross Sin , that the Holy Spirit of GOD , in the Scriptures doth very often expresly prohibet , as Rev. 21. 27. Rev. 22 15 and very many other places in Scripture . Yea , King David himself sayeth Psalm 63. 11. The mouth of them that speak Lie shall be stopped , &c. I might very largely insis● upon this , only I shall desire the Guilty to be mor● studious , and serious with the Holy Scriptures 〈◊〉 GOD , which is the Rule of our Life . For , 〈◊〉 very Heathen Egyptians , they made a Law , that ever Lyer should be put to Death . And Xenophon sayeth , that a Lye is not capable of Pardon . Courteous Reader , having Patiently born with all these injuries and Wrongs done unto me , for a long time , I could not ( having this Opportunity ) but clear my self , in giving you a view thereof , for which I humbly crave your Charitable Censure . For , as Augustin sayeth , Patience being often provocked with Injuries , breaketh forth at last into Furie . I shall not ( at present ) Enlarge any farder , but ( as I did begin with my Antagonist Iames Paterson , who was the Principall Occasioner of this Discourse ) shut up all with that good Saying of Augustin , Amongst the Foolish he is the greatest Fool , that knoweth little , and yet would seem ●o know much . And therefore I Conclude thus : ●ames Paterson , your Wisdom is not great , As may be seen into your Works of late : For though you say that I do Art disgrace , Not knowing where I do my Errors place ; ●et sure I am , they should have a Clean-Pow , Who alwayes call their Neighbour Nittie-Now . ●or all the Errors you put to my Doore . ●re less then yours , even by an hundred score . ●our Hallow Even , and your Corrected Table , ●re but two frolicks , coming from a Bable . 〈◊〉 for your Eclipses and Moon's-Aspects , ●ou are asham'd thereof in all respects . ●here's nothing then , whereof I shall think shame , ●ver to publish in my Countries Name . But notice Sir , Here is a pretty Jest ; That Vulgar still esteems our Works the best ; As you confess , into your Almanack For Eighty-foure , which is a pretty Knack . It being holden for a reall trueth , When men confess the same with their own Mouth . Yea , fy upon it . You should Art disgrace ! And wrong GOD'S Word with such a brasen face ; Making GOD'S Works three hundred Years to sleep , Since Noah's-Ark did float upon the Deep . Which beastly Error , I shall make appear , From Almanacks you have made Year by Year . Now if this be the best part of your Pratticks ; Which do proceed from Irish-Mathematicks : SCOTLAND will then have no more of the same , But keep themselves by BON-ACCORD'S Good Name : Who still shall have the Praise what e're befall , Because your Errors are so gross , in all . Your Spirall-Line , and eke your Line of Chords , Both of them little Wit , or Skill affords . Such learned Subjects , and such stately Knacks , Are most unfit for Yearly Almanacks . Whose Matter still should be for Vulgar use , Neglecting which , you do your self abuse Now if you will Rhyme more in the next Year , My Answeres then shall be apparent clear . Your Almanacks by Mine . I pray to mend , I 'le say no more . I think it tyme to end . F1I6N8I3S quod FORBES . GOD SAVE THE KING .