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Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26

EXECUTOR'S SALE OF LAND.
~ Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of
an order made by the Hon. Jefferson Thurber,
Judge of Probate Of Monroe county, on the 81
day of April, 1897, the subscriber will offer for
sale at the Tavern kept by Hiram Holabird, in
the village of Mottville, ON Monday the 10Th day
of June next, at 10 o'clock, A. M all the proper
ty in the county of st. Joseph, belonging to the
estate of Daniel M. Kellogg, late of Perrysburg.
Ohio, deceased, consisting, among other things,
of Ware House and several lots in said village
of Mottville. Terms made known at the time of
sale. Dated Perrysburgh, Ohio, April 7, 1887.
GILES b. KELLOGG,
Executor of Daniel M. Kellogg, deceased.
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STORAGE, FORWAR-

~~hA ~ n V8NA~az5 N Vko w n - =
1fNA ~ DING d. COMMISSION
AM BUSINESS.--The subscribers will
kX[AkS have Ware House and necessary
app ndo gss for landing and Storing Goods, at
New-Buffalo. (mouth ofthe Galien River, Berri-
en- county, Michigan,) on the opening of naviga-
ton, and tender their services TO the public,
promising the strictest attention TO all business
committed TO their charge.
ra. w. WHITAKER, & co.
REFER TO S. T.. Armstrong, New York, r.
Hunter, Albany, Barkor and Holt Buffilo, o.
Newbcrry, ID troit Nowberry and Dole, Chicago.
Cash for Wheat.-We will pay Cash for any
quantity Of Wheat delivered at our Ware House,
and will receive by the first vessel from Buffalo
u general assortment of Groceries, and articles
in the Grocery line, which will BE- offered to the
public at reduced prices.
We will also keep constant supply of Salt on
hand. w. WHITAKER o. co.
Now Buffalo, June 90, 1886. 1yl
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NEW BOOKS at srrrLr's Booxsroar

n XI4 MINI street.
Rionzi, the last of the Tribunes, by e. L. Bull
wer Japhct in search ola Father, by Capt. Mar
ryat Stories of the Sea; Humphrey Clinker
Fielding's History of Tom Jones, 2 vols; Paris
and the Parisians, by Mrs. Trollopc; the Gipsey,
VOL. Paul Clifford; Bulwcr's novels, uniform
edition; Robertson's Works, vols; Classical
Library; Mrs. Sherwood's Works, ID vols, CON-
plete; Halls History of the United States; Pa
ronfs Assistant. Together with large assert
ment of Books and Stationery, for sale by
D. G.. STEELE,
Buffalo, June 90. 2l4 Maid st.
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X HI. JAQUITH q co. Have jus

~ HI. JAQUITH IL CO. Have Just
w. received from their mandatory at
Keene, N. II. a large stock of Boots and Shoes,
of all kinds qualities and prices, and they would
inform the merchants and shoe dealers through
out the Territory that they arc enabled by being
directly connected with the above mandatory,
to sell at New-York and Eastern prices. All
persons wishing to buy TO sell again are invited to
call and examine our stock and prices before pur-
chasnr elsewhere. They have ON hand Ladies'
kid, calf, lasting and morocco slips, shoes and
bootces, Gentlenen's calf, kip, horscskin, and
morocco boots, shoes and pumps, Children's
shoes of all kinds, wholesale, and retail.
N.B.-C. ii. J. e. &c. are constantly receiving
additional supplies of Boots and Shoes manufac-
tured ofthe best materials and in the most modern
style, and in point of workmanship second to
none. t-t-
Boots and Shoes of all kinds repaired at short
notice add made to order, at No. so, Jefferson
Avenue.
Detroit, June, 1886. 1yl
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&C. Farmers Look at This.=I]
WnATENT FANNING MILLS

Il p. f. GROVER would inform the cit-
zens of st. Joseph and adjoining counties, that he
is now making at his shop, in Constantine, the
best article of FANNING MILLS ever offer
cd for sale in the Western country, Of an inn
proved patent, and warranted to do first rate
business. Persons wishing to purchase the a.
bove article are invited to call and examine them
as he will have them constantly on hand.
P. f. GROVER.
Constantine, June 90, 1886. 1tf
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26

DLOUGIAS.-W.T Il. HOUSE q Co., have
IL made arrangements, TO have FIVE HUN
DRIED Ploughs Wooded and Ironed for this
market, tho present season. They will keep
them constantly on hand and for sale. Farmers
and others wishing to purchase are requested to
call at their Store, No. Z, Water street, Constan-
tino, and examine for themselves.
yune 20, 1886. 1tf
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AIDES WATER PROOF SHOES

AD1ES' WATER PROOF SHOES
L. The subscriber has just opened few cases
of Ladies' shoes, which are well worthy the atten-
ton of the ladies' of Detroit. They are lined
throughout with India rubber cloth, the inside
lining being of lambs wool, and are trimmed with
fur. They are impervious to water, and are pro-
fcranbe to any other description of walking shoes
now in use. PECK L. CONGER.
Detroit, juno 90, 1886.
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IL Call at the sign of the {" Mammoth Boot"
lag republican hall, where you will find the most
extensive stock of boots and shoes ever before Of
fered in this city and as my exertions ever shall
be to keep the solcs of the good people of De-
troit WHOLE will sell cheaper than the cheapest es-
Enlistment in the city-cash and credit stores to
the contrary notwithstanding.
June 90. PECK g. CONGER.
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State of Michigan, lEUARDIAN'S NO.
St. Joseph County. U TICE.-Notice is
hereby given, that the undersigned Guardians for
the heirs of the estate of William Eddy, late Of
said County, decssed, that application has been
made to the Judge of Probate in and for said
county, for License TO sell, ut private sale, the
real estate for such of said heirs as are minors,
and all persons having any objection are request
cd to appear at the Office Of the Judge of Probate
at Csntreville, on Monday, the gath day of April
next, to shew cause, if any they have, why said
license should not be granted, according to law.
JASPER EDDY, (c,.,a.ns
HEMAN HARDWOOD,
Constantine, Jan. 81, 1887. 6w3l
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26

NOTICE.-Thc undersigned having been
IN appointed Administrator on the estate of
Robert Clarke, jr. late of st. Joseph County, de-
ceased, and having given bonds as the law d.
reefs, all persons having demands upon the said
estate are requested to exhibit the same; and all
persons indebted to the said estate are called up.
on to make payment.
CHARLES B. FITCH,
April IL, 1897. 6w4l Administrator.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26
Executor Of Daniel M. Kellogg, deceas

NOTICE.-The undersigned having been
IN appointed administrator on the estate Of
Thomas Lilibridge, late of the county of st. 10.
seph, deceased, has given bonds as the law di-
reefs. All persons having demands upon the
said estate, are requested to exhibit the same !:
and all persons indebted to the said estate, arc
called upon to make payment.
SAMUEL A. CHAPLIN,
Administrator.
White Piacon March Ill 1877 All
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26

MILES PlLLS.--A fcw boxes of the
lvA Hygean vegetable universal Medicine
Of the college Of Health; which by removing all
distinctions in the intestines thoroughly cloans-
ing the bowels; purifying the blood and thereby
promoting its freq circulation strikes at the root
Of oil diseases; in all cases of which il may be
used with safety, and if persevered in, with pro-
fit. For sale by w. Il. HOUSE f. co.
Constantine July d.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26
PRoBATE OyFicE, CENrREvILLE, ST. JOSEPH Co .
5tb January 1927

5th January, 1897.
!" HEREAS Giles b. Kellogg, has deposit
w cd in this Office an instrument purport-
ing to bo attested copyBf the last will and tes-
lament of Daniel F. Kellogg, deceased, late Of
Wood County, Ohio, praying the same may be
filed and recorded;
Therefore, hereby give public notice that all
persons interested may appear at my Office, in
Ccntreville, on the last Monday Of February
next, at 10 o'clock, A. M, to show cause, if any
they have, why said petition should not be gran.
ted. WILLIAM CONNER,
3w30 Probate Judge.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26

SfOAPl SOAPl!---Just received, FrFrY
~ Boxes New-York BAR SOAP, and for
sale low for CASTOR Producc--by s...s
ADAMS g. APPLETON.
Constantine Oct. 20. ~. -.yl7
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26

n CHEAP FARM for sale. lying with
"A in three miles Of Constantine, on the main
road running from White Pigeon TO Prairie Rond
containing two hundred acres. bounded ON the
west By thc,St. Joseph river, on tho east by the
main road rising of forty acres fenced and titled,
plenty of good timber and water, comfortable
housos For further paftsculars enqnire Of the
subscriber on the premises, or Of VIM. s LOOM
10 al Nilos. WIN. w. LOOMS.
Constantine, Sept. al l2tf"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26
ATTACHMENT.

Jacob vs. Miller YsS' ss sst'' y. ss,
Joseph Nichols. MILLER has sued out an
attachment against the goods and chattels,
moneys and effects of Joseph Nichols, an absent
debtor, and that the same win be tried before C..
Yates, Esq. Justice of the Peace. in and for St.
Joseph County, at his Office in White Pigeon, ON
the 9Th day of December next, at l o'clock,
p. M. JACOB MILLER.
White Pigeon, Dec. 81, 1886 4w25.
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White Pigeon, March IL, 1897. 81

NOTHCE.-The undersigned having been
IN appointed administrator on the estate Of
Joseph Watson, late of st. Joseph county, de-
ceased, and having given bonds as the law Directs
all persons having demands upon the said estate
are requested to exhibit the same and all person.
indebted to said estate are called upon to make
payment. L. S. SWAN, Administrator.
White Pigeon, March %, 1887. 6w39*
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26

NOTlCE.-The undersigned have proved
" the will of David Clark late of st. Joseph
County, deceased, and received from the Probate
Court, the proper authority, to settle his estate.
All creditors and debtors will take notice accor
digly. ANN CLARK,
N. MGAFFEY.
White Pigeon, April II, 1887. Aft
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26

NOTICE is hereby given to tho debtors of
IN w. A. e. w. II. House and those of w. +
House, that the subscriber will be at the store of
w. +. House e. Co. from tho 2lst to the 9th of
the present month, ready to make settlement
with all who may call. All notes and accounts
TINT are not settled on or before the 9th inst,
will DO put in way for more speedy settlement.
THOMAS CHARLTON.
Constantine, Nov. l6, 1896. 20tf
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26

DROBATE COURT.-Public notice
IL is hereby given that the regular terms of
said court, for the county of ST. Joseph, will DO
held on the last Monday, ct 10 O'Clock in tho FORE
noon, in each and every month in the year, and
will be held at the Court House in Centrevile,
until further notice.
WILLIAM CONNER,
January ~, 1887 tf03 Judge Of Probate.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26
Norman Harvey. } A TTACHMENT.

VS.. IA Notice is hereby Civ
Leicester Deming. >on that l have sued out
writ ofattachment against the goods and chattels,
moneys and effects of Leicester Deming an alb
sent debtor, and that the same will be tried be-
fore VIM. c. Pease at his Office, in the village of
Constantine, on the 18th day of July next, at
o'clock, p. M. NORMAN HARVEY.
April IL, 1887. 6w42
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Inoch Wright A ENT.

VS.. IN Notice is hereby given,
Elias Sigsby. >that Enoch Wright has sued out
an attachment against the goods and chattels,
moneys and effects of Elias Sgsby, AN absent deb
tor, and that the same will be tried before Me-
lancthon Judson,a at his office in White Pigeon, ON
the 18th day of June next, at one o'clock r NJ.
ENOCH WRIGHT.
White Pigeon, March 20, 1887. 35t5l
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26

NOTICE.-The undersigned haying boon
IN appointed Administrator ON the estate of
William Eddy, late of st. Joseph county, and
hoving given bonds as the law directs, all per-
sons having demands upon the said estate, are
requested to exhibit the same and all persons in
debted to the said estate are called upon to make
payment. JASPER EDDY,
Administrator.
Constantine, Jan. 81, 1897 6w3l
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26

NEW ANIMALS FOR ls36.--Receiv
~ ed q BUTLERS, No. $50 Main ct.
The Boston Token and Atlantic Souvenir, fol
1896, ombcllishcd with IL splendid engravings.
The Gin for 1886, edited by Miss Leslie.
The American Juvenile Keepsake, edited by
Mrs. Holland, for 1896
For sale at low prices, by
- T. " M. BUTLER.
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Circuit Court of the State Of Michigan,
for the County Of Branch. %.

for the County Of Branch.
VS.. MENT.-Notioe i.
Peter Eastman. Thereby given that, on the
sixteenth day of March, A. ID. 1897, Writ Of
Attachment issued out of the Circuit Court for
the County of Branch, in favor of said Plaintiff,
against the lands, tenements, goods, chattels,
rights, credits, moneys and effects of the above
named defendant, for certain sum which writ
has been returned duly served, and is now pend
ing in said Court. &c. p. WEST,
March 90. 1887. 80 CPk's Office Branch
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26

NOTHCE.-Thc undersigned having been
IN appointed administrator on tho estate of
Rowland w. Sigon, late of the village Of Grand
Rapids, deceased, and has given bonds as the law
directs. All persons having demands upon the
said estate requested to exhibit the same and
all persons indebted to the said estate are called
upon to make payment.
AMAZON WOOD, Administ'r.
Grand Rapids, Kent co., Oct, 18th, 1886.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26
February 2, 1897.

Circuit Court Of the State Of Michigan,
for the County Of Branch.
IN ATTACHMENT.
David M. Clark M Office is hereby given,
and IN that ON the 18th day of
Frilan p. Snow, December, in the year of our
VS.. Lord, one thousand eight hun.
John A. Holmes. dred and thIrty-six, writ of
attachment issued out of the circuit court for
the county of Branch aforesaid, in favor of said
Plaintiffs against tho lands, tenements goods,
chattels, rights, credits, moneys and effects of
the above named defendant, for sum exceed
ing one hundred dollars, which writ has been
returned duly served, and is now pending in said
court. CHARLES p. WEST.
April 5, 1897. 6w40* Clerks Office, Branch.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26
Circuit Court Of the State Of Michigan, !
for the County Of Branch. So

Daniel Smith, } A TTACHMENT.-.-
VS.. "A Notice is hereby given
George w. Sage. y that on the 2Sth day Of Janua.
ry, in the year our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred g. thirty six, a writ of attachment issued out
of the circuit court for the county of Branch
aforesaid, in favor of said Plaintiff against tho
lands, tenements goods chattels, rights, credits,
moneys and effects ofthe above named defendant,
for a sum exceeding one hundred dollars, which
writ has been returned duly served, and is now
pending in said court.
CHARLES p. WEST, Clerk.
Clerks Office, Branch.
February 2, 1897. 80
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Circuit Court of the State Of Michigan,
for the County Of Branch. "'
Hiram Marsh, I'm ATTAC H
VS.. j MENT. Notice is
Lyman w. Gilbert hereby given, that on tho
and sixth day of March in the
Clark. year of our Lord, one thou
sand eight hundred and thirty writ Of
Attachment issued out Of the Circuit Court, for
the County of Branch aforesaid, in favor of
said plaintiff against the lands, tenements, Foods
chattels, rights, credits, moneys, and effects Of
the above named defendants for sum exceeding
one hundred dollars, which writ has been RETURN
ed duly served and is now pending in said court.
April 5, 1887. CHARLES p. WEST,
6w40s Clerks Office Branch.
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A PLACEMENT

\ VS.. "a Notice is hereby given,
Joseph b. Miller. What II. G. Hall has sued out
an attachment against the goods and chattels,
moneys and effects of Joseph b. Miller, an absent
debtor, and that the same will be tried before c..
Yates, Esq. aJustice of the Peace, in and for st.
Joseph county, at his Office in White Pigeon, ON
the 4th day of May next at o'clock, p. M.
THOMAS G. HALL.
White Pigeon. Feb, 10, 1897. 80
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A TTACHMENT.-

VS.. "A Notice is hereby gwen,
Joseph B. Miller. that John j. Nichols has sued
out an attachment against the goods and chattels,
moneys and elects Of Joseph b. Miller, an alb
sent debtor, and that the same will be tried before
c. Yates, Esq, Justice of the Peace in and for
st. Joseph county, at his Office in White Pigeon,
on the 18th day of May next, at one o'clock, r. M
JOHN J. NICHOLS.
White Pigeon, March 8, 1887 IS
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ATTACHMENT.

Allen Goodridge } N Office is hereby given.
VS.. Yin that have sued out
John r. Dale. writ of attachment against the
goods e. chattels, moneys Il effects Of John r..
Dale, an absent debtor. and that the Same will
DO tried before Thomas Charlton, Esq. a Justice
of the Peace, in and for st. Joseph County, at his
Office in Constantnc,on Tuesday, the 25th day Of
April next, at 10 O'clock, M.
M ALLEN GOODRIDGE.
Constantine, Feb. 8, 1887
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Circuit Court Of the State Of Michigan,
for the County Of Branch. 90
Edward Smith I I'm ATTACHMENT,

and il Notice is hereby given.
Jerry Pane, fthat on the first day of Deccm
VS.. Der, in the year Of our Lord, one
John Holmes. thousand eight hundred and
thirty-si writ of Attachment issued out of
the Circuit Court for the county of Branch afore-
tenements, goods, chattes, rights, CREDITS moneys.
and effects Of the above named defendant, for a,
sum exceeding one hundred dollars which writ
has been returned duly served, and is now pend
ing in said Court. CHARLES P.WEST,
April S, 1897. 6w40. Clerks Office, Branch.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26
n TTACHMENT-

VS.. >n Notice Is hereby given.
James Kingen. \that Otis Preston has sued out
an attachment against the goods and chattels, mo-
neys a. effects Of James Kingen, an absent debtor,
and that the same will be tried before C. Yates,
Esq. Justice of the Peace, in and for st. Joseph
county, at his Office in White Pigeon, on Wednes-
day, the 10th day Of May next, at o'clock, P. M.
OTIS PRESTON.
White Pigeon, Feb. 10, 1887. 80
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A TTACHMENT.-

VS.. IA Notice is hereby given,
Daniel Beck. >that II. G. Hall has sued out
an attachment against the goods and chattels,
moneys and effects of Daniel Beck, an absent
debtor, and that the same will be tried before c.
Yates. Esq Jussioo of tho Po.co, in and for st.
Joseph county, at his Office in White Pigeon, on
the 4th day Of May next, at clock, p. M.
THOMAS G. HALL.
White Pigeon, Feb. 10, 1887. 80
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Allen Goodridge, IN TTACHMENT.

Allen G Ss NOTICE. !. hs,ssv -.
Leicester Dcming. Yen, that the subscriber has
sued out two several writs of alta chncnt against
the goods and chattels, moneys and effects of
Leicester Deming, an absent debtor, and that the
same will be tried before VIM. G. Pease, Esq at
his Office in the village of Constantine, on the LIST
day ofJuly next at l o'clock, p. M:
ALLEN GOODRIDGE:
EApril IL, 1897. 6w42
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ID. DURGES g. CO. Hartford.
Detroit, June 80, 1886. 1yl
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VVHE WAY TO SAVE MONEY!

Detroit, June 20, 1886. ly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03

cY, calculations must be made for the tmc
when it is adopted Tbemcthod most in use
among astronomers. in order to establish
tfue meridian line, lis given0 the latitude OF
the place, and the North Pole distance of the
North Star (requircd)the angle of the greatest
Azlmulh. The latitude may be taken from
our map, the north polar distance may be
calculated or taken from the nautical Alma
nae, From these you will find the pole stars
greatest Azlmulh, thus--as the cosine of the
latitude OF the place Is TO radius, so is the sine
OF The North pole star to the line OF its great.
est h2muth. The time when the pole star
VIII be at lis greatest Azlmuth on any given
day, Is thus found subtract the right asCen"
ton OF the sun from the right ascenton the
star. This will give the time when it trauslts
the meridian. Various methods have been
Instituted TO ascertain a true meridian, and
the annual variation of the magnetic needle.
ihc most simple is, by measuring the angle
i"rned hetwc"n the magnetic meridian and
long Inc formed by the pole star, when on the
meridian. But as the pole star is due north
but twicc IN "a hours, aad remains but few
seconds IN that direction, 1t is recommended
mat the variation be taken and calculated at
ITS definition, or greatest elongallon as 1t
affords sufficient tine for observation Is made,
--aud the following proposition may be Instl
lutcd.--as the coSlne of the latitude is to ra-
duls, so is the cosinc of the dcc!ination to the
sine OF olongatlon.
BIant'S table is founded Oh the above props
oSilon. In cXaming them, you will that in
the year 1905, in latitude AZ deg. 80 m. the
clongation OF the pole star is found to be deg.
~ nl' 81 sec. In 1887, | find it TO be deg
, M. esec. In calculating mp to 1910, for the
dLlIorenl LalludGs mnkn following tn.nIi -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03
Burlington, Vermont, Feb. II, 1887.
From the Green Mountain Repository.
REMARKS UPON THE DIRECTION AND USE OF
TIE magnetic NEEDLE.

REMARKS UPON THE DIRECTION AND USE OF
TEE magnetic NEEDLE.
Mr. Editor,
Having noticed your invitation in the
October number Of the Repository, take
the liberty of sending you few ooserva-
lions on the subject Of the varIatons N The
direction OF me magnetic needle, at difer
cnt places, sluce that phenomenon was
first discovered,
When or by whom magnetism was first
discovered and brought into use, Is not
certainly known. 1t was evidently in use
as IA uulde at sea as early as A. d, ll5O,
The first writer of note on this subject
was Doctor Gilbert, who wrote about The
wear 1000, since which 1t has been Il sub
iect of much investigation. II Is not my
object in tins paper to enter all INTO the
subject OF preparing magnets, but to show
! IN some degree how far and in what man
ncr, the magnetic needle may be relied on
as guide either by sea or land.
1t Is evident from the Information, now
to be obtained, that for considerable time
after the magnetic needle was used as a
GUIDE. 1t was supposed to range itself e%'
actly with the meridian, or due north an(
south; but after 1t became in more general
>, and extended use, II was found TO vary
from The true meridian and on further ex
, nmluarlon It was found to vary Different !.
,, IN different places, and on yet further IN
: vcsllratlon 1t was found that the variation
was not stationary IN the same place.
D.. The frs. record we have of the varlato
n IS civen, by Ferdinand, son OF Conmbu
Intk n,sonu.raI
y variation AID. l492.
. In attempting to account for the dlilere'
u and continued variations, much has bee