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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

DoGBERRT, REDlvIvUs.-The following ex
tract from Shakespeare Much Ado About
Nothing" shows that Mr.. Buchanan S mode
of dealing with ''vagrom" States is not
original. Our cold Public Tunctionary
is clearly an imitator of DogberIy
| DQg5erry. First, who think you the most
/ desartless man to be constable?
! Isl WGfoh. Hugh Oatcake sir, or George
/ Seacoal for they can write and read.
Dogb. Come hither, neighbor Seacoal.-
God hath blessed you with a good name. To
be well-favored man Is the gift Of fortune A.:
but to write and read comes BY nature.
I'd Watch. Both which, master consta-
Dog6. You have. l knew it would be
your answer. Well, for your favor. sir. why.
give God thanks, and make no boast Of il
and Tor your writing and reading, let that
appear when there Is no need of such vanity.
You are thought here to be the most senseless
and ut man for the constable Of the watch
therefore bear you the lantern. This IS your
charge you shall comprehend all 7atrom
men you are TO bid any man stand in the
princes name
I'd Wdtch. How if he viii not stand
D0g5. Why, then, take no note Of him,
but let him 60 and presently call the rest
OF the watch together. aud thank God YOU
are rid of a knave
eTge;. II he viii not stand when he is
hidden. he Is none of the Princes subjects.
DQg5. True and they are to NEEDLE with
none but the Princes subjects. You shall
also make 10 noise in the streets for. for
the watch to babble and talk is most tolcra-
bic, and not to be endured
"a Hdtch. We will rather sleep than talk:
we know what belongs to watch.
Do9b. Why, you speak like an ancient
and most quiet watchman for l cannot see
how sleeping should offend. Only. have
care that your bills be not stolen. Well.
you are TO call at all the ale houses, and bid
those that are drunk get them to bed
"a Hatct. How if they viii not
DQgb. Why, then, let them alone till thew
are sober If they make you not then the bet
ter answer you may say they are not the
men you took them for
% HGtcb. Well, sir.
Do9b. If you meet a thief, YOU nav sus-
pect him, by virtue Of your Office. to be no
true man and for such kind Of men. the
less you NEEDLE or make with them. why.
the more Is for your honesty.
"a Hdch.sIf we know him TO be q thief.
shall we not lay hands on him d?
Dog5. Truly, by your Office You NAV : but
l think they that touch pitch viii be defled |
The most peaceable way for you. if YOU take
a thief, Is, to let him show himself what he
Is, and steal out of your company.
tTg. You have been always called mer-
cltul man, partner.
Dog5. Truly, would not hang dog by
my Will much more man who hath any
honesty in him
Perg. If you hear child CIV in the night.
you must call to the nurse, and bid her still
I.
I'd Wqfeh, How if the nurse be asleep. and
Will not hear US
Dog5 Why, then, depart in peace. and
ct the child wake her with crying for the
we that Will not hear her lamb when it
aeS VIII never answer calf when it beats.
Weapons of the watchmen.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

DEATH AND NARROW EsCAPE.-Tv7
men in France lately took shelter IN a barn
for the night In the morning one Of them
was found dead, with severe injury % the
head. The comrade was at once arrested.
and told some cock and bull story about
the terrible storm on the night in question.
and attributed his companion 5 death 70 the
effect ola thunderb0lt. He was not CREDITED
AMI was On a fair way u be executed fl- che
supposed crime. 4 scientific Eentleu1-
hearing q the circumstances, examine che
place. and found a hole in the roof Y tie
barn, and an arJlite close to the spot v---z
the deceased had slept on the night in 4-sS-
ton. TIE innocence Of the accused was l5
once considered as established. and be was
relelsei
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

RESIGNATION OF SECRETARY CoBB.-NIr
Cobb, having exhausted the C. s. Treasury,
run the government heavily in debt. cngin-
eered in person the panic in the Ny. money
market, which has already cost the country
several hundred millions, and in general
done the least possible good and the most
possible harm, in bis Office, has a. last re-
signed and gone home, in disgust, it is to he
hoped, with himself, and in disgrace with
all good men, to plot rebellion in Georgia.
II Mr.. Cobb had not been Secretary of the
treasury be might still have been supposed
to be an able and honest man.
We learn by telegraph as we 20 to press
that Ez-Gov. Thomas of Maryland, has re.
ceived and accepted the Secretaryship of the
Treasury in place of Mr.. Cobb.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14
PERSONAL.

The Third Congregational Church and
Society recently formed in this place, have
united in call to the Rev. GEO. B. SApFoRp
to be settled over them as their pastor. We
understand that his installation as such will
take place without delay.
Mr. SAxE's new lecture Is prose one, on
Culture He leaves this week for lectu-
ing tour in Western New York. We under
stand from him, that the iDdica tons prom
Use a ''quiet season. in the Lecturing bust
ness, as well as in some other branches, this
winter.
Capt. 5. G. Patterson of Mortified, has
been elected Colonel of the LIST Regiment V.
V.M., (vice Col. Bush resigned) and Can't
R. R. Drake of Pittsford, Lieut. Col, of the
same.
Delazon Smith, late L. s. Senator from
Oregon, died at Portland, in that State On
the 18th ult.
Rev. Mr.. Laurie Of Rochester, n. Y, ex-
changed rulpits with Rev. E. II Chaplin, of
\. Y. City. Upon his rising to give out the
opening hymn, many persons who gone to
church only 10 hear their favorite, retired
whereupon Mr.. Laurie, hymn book in hand
paused-looked gra7ely around and quietly
remarked. "All those who came here "a
worship E. II. Chaplin, have now an oppor-
tunity to retire; and those who cana 70
worship the Everlasting God, will please
unite in singing the following hymn. -
There was no further departure till the ser
vice was concluded.
We are informed that Mr.. \.
Derby the clerk Of the Inflated propeller
Jersey City, recently wrecked on Lake Erie.
was formerly for several years steward on
one Of the Line boats, on our Lake. in
which position lie obtained the high respect
and esteem of numerous circle of friends
and acquaintance IL this vicinity. 1t will
be remembered By those who read the des-
cription Of the terrible scenes following the
wreck, copied into our paper Of Monday,
that. Mr.. Derby was rescued from the wreck
by Captain Munroe, and froze to death as
they reached the shore.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

ABoUT BEDBUGs. According to an ar-cls II
the last number Of Harpsrs' N1g1-iEs.
oedougs are an American invention, aul
| nave b5en exported from this country % al
parts Of Europe, excepting Ireland. where
oed0ug Is never to be found, The iuss--
MADE MADE Its appearance IN England as early as
ioO5 when two noblemen were ''puncIursl
loy them, and the physicians call ed in gral-
haste The bug is a parasite Of the bar
iamily, aud Is 50 tenacious Of life that ID
degree OF cold or heat can affect it. Freeze
one until you can break it IT in two. thaw
the pieces and they will revive. Freeze
the eggs until CONCEALED in ice let them
thaw and they will hatch again as usual
Boil both insect and egg and they will r.
vive as soon as cool. If they can get moth
ing to eat they viii live and propagate or
what nourishment they may derive from The
atmos phere.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

RAILROAD AcCiDEyT.-The evening train
from the East was detained two hours at
Jonesville Monday night, one Of the main con
nections Of the locomotive breaking just as
the train left the station, and punching a
hole in the boiler. Another engine was sent
for from Mortified, and in the meantime tbo
passengers adjourned to the public House
and called out Fred Douglas, who was on the
train, for speech. He spoke at some length,
Iroclaiming himself neither Democrat
nor Republican, but san A5oEtionist, died
in the wool" He also gave it as his belief,
(Which as the opinion of Southern man
may be Of some value) that the secession
talk at the South is most of it mere
buster.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

A CHIrD's REMEDY ZOE SEcEssroN.-A
obI5 :; T5.;r-v-frst street. asked her father
the he meaning Of the word Union which nc
80 ','I frequently occurs in the PrerIdents Mes
s 80 i,' She was told that it referred to the
o - existing between the United States
that thew bad been Lying together harmo-
njously for many years, but some OF them
had now got new idea, and wanted to ssceae
and break UP the Union, and being asked
what ought to be done to the seeding STATE
promptly replied, that - Il ought to be spank
sdr' The question for Congress IS Is thai
erpedisnt2-N. Y. Sun.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14
KANSAS.
Correspondence of the Nac York Times.
MOUND CRY. Friday. Nov. 30. 1850.


MOUND CRY, Friday, Nov. 80, 1850.
The kilograms paraded before the public touch.
ing our Southern difficulties continue to Ceal il
the most wicked impositions. To arrive at the
whole truth, am now visiting the reputed scene
OF war. Everywhere the people are as much as
tonished to read what the papers are saying, as
you were. For twenty miles I have called from
house to house, aud find everybody quietly at
home, and they seem thunderstruck to find out
what Judge Williams and others have been saving
Of Kansas. The Judge could not return to Kansas
with safety while this feeling exists Even his
democratic friends, like all others, denounce him.
Montgomery like all the rest, is at home and has
been out join any Of the parties that have
performed the executions. Only three men have
been killed, and it has not been the intention 10
60 any further. No armed party is in the field,
and not man has at any time stepped over the
Missouri line. Still, one thousand men are now
marching rapidly towards the line in Missouri.
and Gen. Harvey Is on the way from Fort Lesvep-
worth with a large force of troops Gov. Medarv
has fastened to Fort Scott 20 prevent their cross
ing the line. He aprrehends danger if they cross.
RANDOLPH.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

TIE Sr4BB1yG C4sE--1he examination Of
Hobson was concluded last evening, and he
was held for trial. for an assault with Intent
to kill, at the next term Of County Court.
He was allowed his hoice,-Hobson' choice
between furnishing BALI the sum Of $500
or being committed to Jail, and in default
of bail he went to jail.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

DiPIHERA.-This disease has made its an.
pearance In Charlotte, and manv severe
cases nave occurred during the past three
weeks and some of them have proved fatal.
ana IN some instances under circumstances
peculiarly affecting. Mr.. Pease of that DI.co
mas lost three children-two of whom died
"ithln.hye minutes of each other
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

GOLDEN WEDDING. Nr. and Mrs. Janes
Hull Of Orwell Vt. on the eth Of Dec inst observed
the fftieth anniversary Of their marriage EThey
were married and have always lived in the same
house, have six children who are all now living
(nsver having lost Child and have f,s,.f, Grand
children All Of the children but ono. and many
Of the grand children were present on this ple.sar,
o'casi-n. Rev. n. Cushmaa, who was present
WIN his LADY and other friends, made some sppro-
PIRATE remarks, and offered 4 PRAYER Of Thanks
giving Teco1nting Tho goodness, mo-oies and 10y
ing kindness Of God in whom the couple, whose
anniversary was thus celebrated, believe and trust
Mr.. and Ms Hull, the favored pair thus
blessed with length Of days and an unbrok-
en- circle Of their offspring, are the parents
Of Mrs. j. 7. BriHsmaid of this place.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

JAMES MULvANY, a brakeman on the Rutland
Road, was struck on the head, as the freight
train he was on was passing through Pitts
ford bridge last Friday, and so much injured
as to cause his death. Mulvany was brought
up to this place and put under Dr. Thayer's
care; he died at the American Hotel Mon
day afternoon. Why can't rail road bridges
be so built that ones head will not be taken
off even if it is not kept down below his coat
collar
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

S1ABDNG ATFRAr.-Daniel Flaherty, il
the employ Of Lawrence Barnes & Co., was
stabbed in the face Monday evening by VIII
liam Hobson, a barber employed in Dryer E
saloon. The parties had been linking beer
with Others III Raxlord's saloon, near which
the affair occurred. 1t is stated that Flaher-
ty was simply interfering to prevent diff
Guilty between Hobson and another man, and
gave no provoeation for the blow. The cut
was bad cash across the left eye, cutting
through the eyelid. 1t was dressed by DR..
B. ". Carpenter, and though marking him
for life, will not permanently injure Flaher
tvs eye-sight-thOugh it was very narrow
Escape for his eye.
Hobson was examined before Justice j. B. |
Wheeler. last evening, and the examination
lot being concluded was continued to this
yening- 4
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

CRirTENpKN Co. TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
fos7foSrxENr--We are requested to state
'ha' the meeting OF the Chittenden County
Teachers Association, which was TO have
been held at Richmond, Dec. 2Sth and 29tb
1860, will be held at the same place, Jan.
Ath and 5th, 1861. Persons interested will
please govern themselves accordingly.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

EE8VtNr NEsRors AND Woo--T1c state q
Vermont has refused 10 repeal her Personal Lib
erty bill, but she has since then been compelled
10 submit 10 q repeal in the price Of wool This
staple, which is her chief product since Lincoln's
election, has declined from ten % fifteen cents per
pound reduction of half million Of dollars
in ono years production in that State alouc-.T
J Hr1lE.
The Hera'd has good success in stirring up
panics IN New York but it viii find it up
bill business frightening Yermonters. It was
agreed IN 1857 that in no State were c1l'ea-
tons so easy and failures 50 scarce, as in
Vermont, and as it was then. it VIII be
again. As for wool, the Herad viii he
panied TO learn that Vermont is mostly ont
Of that business. 4 few farmers keep fancy
focks in order to supply tic Texas wool
growers with $1,000 bucks, but the Dairy
and Stock raising has # late years succeed
e. to wool growing in this State, and while
Vermont butter is quick at zoe and Vt.
cheese Zoe. il the city markets, our f.rm-
ers VII keep stiff upper lips, as they jingle
their n'oney IN their trowscrs' pockets.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

LIE NATIONAL COMMITTEE of thirty-three
appointed BY Speaker Pennington, consists
Oh s'Ifeen republicans, three Bell & Everett,
hree Douglas,sir anti-disunion Breckenridge
Democrats and fire disunionists. Its doubted
whether they can do much in the way of
pacfying South Carolina.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14
VERMONT ITEMS.

Thomas Shehan, man of 40 ye Ars of age,
while walking from West Castletson to Hyde
vile, carly Sunday morning, the ID inst,
accidentally fell into Cast .eton Pond. and
was drowned before ass stance came. He
was to have been MARI ed that very day.
William Poole Of. Springfield, fireman on
the Connecticut Aiver Railroad, was acct
dentally killed. at South Vernon, last week
on Monday. while Stacking two cars to-
gether ; re was crushed between the "bunt-
ers, 1ad so badly injured that he lived but
an nour The Phenir says that Poole's
,eother was killed in precisely the same
{ manner, and on the same road, at North
ampton, in December, 1851.
Wells Herren S factory at Waterville, is
running off 600 yards Of flannel day, and
they are fitting up another building to com
mence work next summer. A number of
dwelling houses for operatives are to be built
also.
John Carlton Of North Adams, Mass
stole John B. Smiths team from the shed Of
the Franklin House in Bennington, Nov
Dist. Next day the team was found in the
street at North Adams, so over-driren that
one OF the horses died in short time. Carl
ton, who is just out Of prison at Auburn,
n. Y. was soon after arrested and lodged in
jail at Lenox.
Archelaus Sias who has been forty years
town clerk Of Danville, resigned short time
since.
Patents were issued Dec. /, to George J.
Colby of Waterbury, Vt, for improved
clothes wringer and to E. H. Howard Of
Vergennes, Vt, for improved tuyere.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

FIRE IN WEST HARTFoRD.-We are sorry
to hear that misfortune has befallen our
former young townsman DR.. J. H. Platt
Jr., in the destruction by fire on Wednesday
morning last, of his handsome residence at
West Hartford, VT, with the barns adioin-
ing. Loss SlS00-insured for $1,000.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

SENSIBLE TO TIE LAsr.-A We persbls old dane
residing few miles from Bost on, was recently
very sick. She profered her attending relatives
mucn good advice for reg ulsting theiI future cen
duct and did not forget to recommend Reddins
Russia Salve as the best article in the world tor
all kinds Of cuts won nis, burns, scalds, etc >
cents box, and sold everywhere
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

twill be seen by reference to the notion
Of the Executive Committee, that the neg, an
nual meeting of the Vermont State remne--
snce Society viii be held at Waterbury, On
the 18th and Doth inst
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

We ARE VERY GLAD to hear THAT Carl
Schurz has accepted an invitation to d0,;-o-
a lecture IN this place within a few weeks
Due notice OF time and place viii doubtles,
be given.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

DEATH OF Rev. REUBEN Smith. The Ny
Observer notices as follows, the death at Beav-
er Dam, Wisconsin, of Rev. Reuben Smith.
IN the list year Of his age.
Few men are permitted to preach the
Gospel so long, and not very many. more
ably than be did. For 45 years be was an
active laborer in the service. With 4 clear
ard strong mind, good scholarship, and a
persuasive eloquence, be was enabled 10 ex-
ert much influence for good wherever he
went. He was faithful to the last, for when
his voice was too far gone to speak much in
public, he used his pen. and sent out his
thoughts BY means of the press, to be read
BY thousands far and near Ills PRAYER was
granted, which was THAT he might fill M
the measure of his usefulness to the END. s.
Rev. Mr.. Smith was pastor Of the Con
gregational Church of this place for several
years, having been settled over it il 1926.
ard leaving it for charge in Waterford y.
!. about five years after.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

ChosE OF NAv1GATIoN-The Line Boats
are Withdrawal, and have gone into winter
quarters In the Harbor. The Boston wi
run between Burlington, Plattsburrb and
Rouse's Point while longer
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

A OSE-HoRsE APHoRIsH There are vavs
of doing things, and ways. For instance, a
man may try the Mettle of his horse without
biting piece of one Of the animals shoes.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

LIQUOR LAW IN RIcnMoND.-On The 4tb inst
'0nn Dl'sonett Was fined SO and costs for
violating the prOhibitory law.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

NEW MUsIc SToRE.-A new applican. G
the patronage and favor Of the musical pul
lie, makes his bow to the public in our al.
vertising columns. Mr.. W. W. PAR1R1Dev
so long and well known as teacher, chor,s,..
dealer in music, and man Of all work +,
musical matters. has sold out his musics-7-.
to Mr.. II. W. ALExASDER,s and, as We Ara
sorry to learn, is about to leave Burliry-.,
fo7 the West Mr.. Alexander Is no s,rar..-
to many Of our readers. With wide ac-
qaintance in this vicinity: thorough bg.i
ness training and musical tastes and abilitie,
of high order and succeeding, as be docs
to 4 good location and thriving business, he
cannot fail to secure success. He proposes
at once to replenish and increase the stock %
music and musical instruments on hauI
has made arrangements to receive new ma
sic weekly, and will spare no pains TO entda
himself to 4 liberal share Of the patronass o.
the people Of Burlington and vicinity 70
whose favor We very cordially commend hin.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14
ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGEsFOR THE
YEAR COMMENTING DECEM-
Der /, 1860.
FOR COUNTY CnrRTs

FOR COUNTY COURTS.
Po-A@7, C5. Tie counties Of Caledonia, Or.
leans and Essex.
Adds lst Asst THE counties Of Franklin
Lamoille and Grand Isle
FiTE-0ISI, ID 4 st J.-Ihe counties of Chi.ten.
den and Addison
BARE-r-, Sd Asst J.-The counties Of Windsor
and Windham.
hT.l7GG, 4th Asst J.-The counties Of Rutland
and Bennington.
PEcy. 5tb Asst THE counties Of WASHINGTON
and Orange
FOR SUPREME COURTS.
Cbi,seadoa Co., Tu. Jan'y I.-Pol7nd, Aida.
Pierpoiut, Barrett
tia-A-ll Co.. Mon. Jan'y l4.-Poaad Piernoi1t.
Barrett, Kellogg.
Grand Isle Co., Thur. Jan'y l7.-Polard Pier
point, Barrett. Kellogg
Adds 2 Co., u on. Jan. ZI.-P0anl Adds. Bar
rctt, Kellogg.
Rutland Co., Mon -Jan'y 2s.-Polsad, Adds.
Barrett, Kellogg.
bennington Co., Iu. Feb'y POLAND Adds
Perp0int, Peck.
Nir-aall Co.. Mon. Feb'y Il.-Aliis. Pierp0iDt
Kellogg Peck.
Windsor Co., Iu. Feb. I9.-Polaud, Pierpoint.
Barrett (lsi week. Kellogg Ga week. },
Orange Co, Tu. March 5-Poland, Adds, Pier
point, Peck.
Washington Co., Tu. Aug. I3.-Aldis. Pierpoint,
Kellogg, Peck.
Lam lille Co., Tu. Aug. 2O-Poland. Barrett
Kellogg, Peck.
prlenns Co, Thur. Aug. 22.-AIdis. Barrett
Kellogg, Peck.
Essez Co.. Tu. aug. 27-Aldis, Barrett Kel.
loEg. Peck
Caledonia Co., Thur Aug. 29.-AIdis. Barrett.
Kellogg Peck.
1t VII be q favor to members OF the bar, and
sui tors in court, to have the above assignment
c.Iie- ty the newspapers in the State.
L. 7. POLAND.
81, J.1zl-ry. December /, 1850.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

give II A IRIAL.-The best remedy for b1rns'
STA Salve. Give it a trial. OnIv 75 cents . box
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

THRoUaH The Ice. On Saturday evening
last, Mr.. Percival, the efficient Constable OF
Sbelblrno made G descent on house at
Shelburne Falls, occupied by Frenchman
named Ieetum, WLerea two shilling hop was
in progress. The house is situated On the
very brink Of the mill pond, and as the offo-
ers entered the front door, two Of the partici.
pators in the cheerful exercises of the even
ing made thier exit at the backdoor and start.
ed for the opposite eide of the pond, each
with jug, which, it is supposed contained
something heavy, for the men had gone but
a few rods on the ice when it gave way and
they, jugs and all, disappeared The men
were rescued, but theJug are vet to be heard
from. Teetum was brought before Justice
Harmon on Monday, but the compliments
having withdrawn their charge ofliquor sell /
ing, he was discharged.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-12-14

EARLY CLosNG. viii oe seen from the
following that the principal merchants Of
Burlington, propose to allow their CLERKS
their evenings during the winter
We the Subscribers doing business IL the low
Of Burlington, hereby inform the public that ",
will close our respective places of business at q,
o'clock every evening except Saturdays, during
tie rest O. the winter, commenting Noris- rio
10Th inst December 1880.