Bond, William

CRANCH, M. A., an eminent American astronomer, and Director of the Astronomical Observatory in Harvard College, B. at Portland, Maine, 1789. At an early age he learned the busine of watchmaking, and made the first chronometer in this country. His attention was first attracted to astronomy by an eclipse which occurred in 1806. He was one of the earliest discoverers, in the U. States, of the comet of 1811. In 1838 he was appointed by the U. S. Navy department to prosecute a series of observations in connection with an exploring expedition under command of Capt. Wilkes. In 1840 he became Astronomical director to the university. He is the author of the parts of the Annals of the Observatory of Harvard College, for 1855-56. Colestial photography was by him first recognized as a po ible art, and conducted through its earlier stages. The connection of the sidereal clock with the galvanic circles was first used by Mr. B. in recording astronomical observations. D. 1859. Bond, in Illinois , a S.W.central co. Area , 400 sq. m. It is drained by Shoal Creek, East and West forks, and the Kaskaskia River. Surface . Undulating prairie. Soil . Excellent. Cap . Greenville. -A township of Lawrence co.