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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-01-11
The Correction Of the Calendar.

JULIUS CESAR was probably the first
man in authority who attempted per-
manent correction of the calendar, as
sisted by Sosigenes, an Egyptian astrOno-
mer. Their device was to add Il day every
fourth year to February, and the princi-
pie adopted was so excellent that it has
been both retained and extended to the
present time. This correction of time
was ordered tc be made in all countries
where the Roman authority was acknowl-
edged. and to secure a I'm iformity of dates,
the sixth dav before the kalends OF March
was to be reckOned twice, for which rea-
son the fourth year, now called leap-year,
was by the Romans designated bissextile.
But this ingenious contrivance did not
make the calendar perfectly correct. The
civil year was still at variance with the as
Economical. There was a surplusage of
eleven minutes in the former after the
double day had been added to it-a trifling
error for a mans lifetime, but, when null
tiplied by centuries, a marked quantity,
threatening to interfere no. only with So
cial arrangements, but with the very exis-
tence of ecclesiastical law. The new Jul
liam year was indeed a great gain over the
old Roman year. 1t was a close approx
nation to correct measurement of time.
But it contained an element of error, and
could not remain permanently in use.
unless a means of absorbing the miscai-
culatiOn it perpetuated could be discOv-
cred.
To restore the civil year to a cores
pondence with the astronomical. Pope
Gregory XIII ordered that the 9Th OF
October, 1882, should be called the 18th.
To prevent the intrusion of the same err
rOs in the measurement of time in future
ages, and to secure the recurrence of the
festivals of the church at the same period
of the year, he further decreed that every
year whose number is not Invisible by
four should consist of three hundred and
siXty-five days; every year which is so
Invisible, but not Invisible by one hun
dred, of three hundred and siXty-siX DAYS;
every year Invisible by one hundred, but
not by four hundred. of three hundred
and sixty-five; and every year Invisible
by four hundred, of three hundred and
sixty-six. A more perfect correspondence
of the civil and astronomical years will
probably never be obtained. After the
lapse of four thousand two hundred and
thirty-seyen years the error will be less
than one day. In the preparation Of this
rule every source of disagreement is esti-
mated, and as far as possible corrected.
The allowance OF an extra day every
fourth year is indeed Il small excess but
this is not allowed to accumulate, for at
the commencement of every century the
centennial year is not to consist of three
hundred and siXty-six days. or, i'm other
words, is not to be counted a leap-year,
unless its number can be divi led by four
hundred. Thus the year 1000 was Il leap
year, and the year 1000 will be the same;
but the years 100 and 1900 contained. and
the year 1900 will contain, only 1865 days.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-01-11
German use of XyOI i'm SMALLPOX.

A good deal of interest has been excited
by the published success Of XyOl-dime-
thyl bcnZOl, one of the many products OF
the distillation of coal tar-;is a remedy for
smallpox, for which it has been applied
for considerable time, in Berlin, by
DIR. Xeuizer. The experiments are stated
to have proved very satisfactory, and its
use in one OF the principal hospitals of
Berlin is becoming very extended. The
dose Of this substance for an adult is from
ten to fiitef n drops, AID three to five for
children. every few hours. No injurious
effect has hitherto been noted, even when
given in considerably greater quantity.
1t is applied from the earliest period OF
the disease till the complete drying up of
the pustulss $. The best method OF ad-
ministerin@ the zyol is i'll capsules, which
are now furnished containing three, eight
and twelve drops, though it can be given
drop by drop in wine or water.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-01-11

Mngnefi.m-The Mover and Mystery OF
the WOFld.-New facts are constantly coming to
III hit in regard to tnis potent agent in nature The
Magnetic Springs of Michigan and otht localities
are attracting the profound attention OF Scientific
Men. Many claimed to hi We heen accom-
plished thr ugh the agency of the Magnetic''
If those waters impregnated with
magnetism, is IL at all wonderful that DIR. Trask
should be able to combine magnetism with vegeta-
Bile extracts, and present to the world an - Elec
trtc'' or Magnetic Ontment?''
DIR. Trast claims to have discovered and accom-
pished this result. From its powerful penetrating
qualities II seems to possesses strong magnetic quail
ties. and f. worthy trial by the public.
See advertisement in this paper.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-01-11
THE SCIENCE OF HEALTH for lamar,

The SCIENCE OF HEALTH for January,
the first number of the second volume, is filed
with practical suggestions. 1t contains Popular
Physiology; excellent article on What my
COrsets Cost me;' An illustrated article on Dis
eases of the Eye; Dress of Uncivilized Women;
Fresh Air and Open Fires; timely and most
sensible article on Holiday Dishes; How to Cook !;
Saving Babies; Ague and Fever; The Health OF
Teachers; Three Glasses of American Boys, il
some excellent Health Laconics, with
the usual Answers to Correspondents; and well
selected Miscellany. Only 20 cts. or, 81 year.
Now is the time to subscribe. Address, S. r.
WELLS, Publisher, 3S9 Broadway, New York.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-01-11

OUR IMPRUDENCE THE CAUSE OF Con-
SUMPTION.-How many of us can date the
cause of our last sickness to either crowd
ed room, and then coming out in cold air,
or wearing damp clothes, causing cough
seated pains in the chest. Aliens Lung Bal
sam will check the disease and restore health
to the system, if only used in time.
Remember and call at the drugstore for
Aliens Lung Balsam. Every family should
keep it at hand.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-01-11

THE huge, drastic, gripping sckening pills,
constructed of crude, coarse and bulky in
gradients, are fast being superseded by DIR.
coated, Bilious Granules-the Little GIANT
Cathartic or nnultum in payvo Physic. Mod
ern chemical science enables DR.. Pierce to
extract from the juices of the most valuable
roots and herbs their active medical princi-
Piles. which, when worked into little Pellets
or Granules, scarcely larger than mustard seeds,
renders each little Pellet active and pow
erful as a large pill, while they are much
r mPre dn flat bblte
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-01-11
Address THE SUN. New York City.
WOoD's HOUSEHOLD MAGAzINE.-Th

WOoD's HOUSEHOLD MAGAZINE.-The
proprietors of this popular monthly have remod-
eled their magazine, and announce that hence
forth they shall avail themselves of selections from
foreign books and periodicals, and present the
cream of the best thou hit concerning the subjects
treated The January number contains n large
amount of entertaining reading matter-stores,
sketches, editorials, etc. Price One Dollar II
year. Send for specimen copy, which will be
mailed free. Address S. s. WooD Co., New
burrh. N. Y
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-01-11

INTOXICATING NosTRUMs.-The per-
sons who have scruples of conscience
against perpendicular Drinking at tav-
ern bars, can become blind drunk on al
most any of the advertised ''tonics'' or
'invigorants' in half an hour. There is,
however, one exception to this rule. No
body can "get over the bay" on VINEGAR
BITTERs, for the simple reason that this
famous renovating and regulating medi-
cine contains no diffusive stimulants of
any kind. Yet its strength-reserving
properties are marvellous. 1t restores the
relish for food when all otter appetizers
fail; imparts unwonted vigor to the di-
gestive functions regulates the flow of
bile; soOthes the nervous system; pro-
notes healthfiIl sleep; and tends to pro-
duce that condition of body and brain
which is supposed to be most conducive
to longevity and the enjoyment CT life. Its
specific effects in acute and chronic dis
orders affecting the stomach, the bowels,
the spine. the kidneys, the fleshy fiber,
the muscles and the lungs, are considered
by competent judges the most extraordi-
nary medical phenomena of the age.
Vinegar Bitters has now larger sale than
any of the spirituOus astringents, and its
immense popularity in land where the
people observe closely, test thoroughly,
and act independently, is in itself suffi-
cient guarantee of the excellence of the
medicine. We recommend it to all.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-01-11

BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHEs, FOR Pull
monary and Asthmatic Disorders, have prored
their efficacy by a test of many years, and
have received testimonials from eminent
men who have used them.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-01-11

A CELEBRATED lawyer of the last century
once very wittily and pointedly remarked
that ''courts of law and courts of justice
were very different At any rate it has
been judicially decided by the highest courts
of the country that the general government
has no power to carry on u system of inter-
nal improvements. that power being recog-
niZed only in PARKER'S COMPOUND FLUID
EXTRACT BUCHU. For sale by all druggists,
everywhere.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-01-11

In reply to inquiries it has been ascer-
tanned from street organ-grindcrs that in
some cases monkeys have been attacked
by the epiZootic malady. Deran9ement OF
the organs Of smell and hearing, and loss
OF teeth, are the distinguishing features Of
the diseases among these poor relations of
mankind. This j. natural, since, when
the organs are affected. il is evident that
the grinders must be affected to.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-01-11

A FINE Complexion can be easily obtain
ed, by using :. The Queens Toilet
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-01-11

A STYLISH Collar is the Warwick. 1t is
made like the ElmwOod but has deeper
points. Nobby young men should try it.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-01-11

IT is WELL TO GET CLEAR of a Bad Cough or
Cold the first week, but it is safer to rid yourself
dy for the purpose being DR.. Jayne's Expecto-
rant.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-01-11

A STRIKING EVIDENCE OF the high es-
TEEN in which the Charter Oak Stoves are
held is the immense number of them that
are annually sold-2O, 1870 in 1911
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-01-11

WHY is capital punishment like Long
Branch? Because it is summary sort.
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Ellsworth American., 1873-06-05

The rock seems inexhaustible near the
shore, where there are good chances to
erect wharves and buildings to carry on
the business, and the expenses of trans
portation in the rough would be saved.
The cost Of wood at the kiln here Is from
81 so to S3 90 . cord, while the cost Of kiln
wood at the kilns in Rockland IL from S5 so
to e60o. The only other necessary
articles to bring matters toa successful
issue, are hoops and slaves. and these are
in quantity so that now, great lots are
transported from here to other places.
As the parties negotiating for the right
to work this rock, are amply able to apply
capital TO carry on the manufacture of
lime, II hope to be able to give success
full account of the lime that may be manu-
fsctured In this locality. In my next, I
shall feel at liberty to give the names Of
parties, who have taken this matter in
hand, as wei! as give the course they in.
tend to pursue. IN. ARoME
Ellsworth American., 1873-06-05
State College.
ORoNo, Nav 81, 1873,

ORoNo, May 81, 1873.
To the Editor the american -
Perhaps few lines from the State Col
lege may be of interest to your readers.
A house is being built for Prof. C. II.
Fernald, and barn for the farm, is also
In process of erection. which will be a
great Improvement on the present accom-
modations.
4 workshop is also to be built later in
the season for the use OF students In Prac :
teal Mechanics. In addition to these II Is
hoped that a machine shop will soon be
built, which will give students who desire
1t, chance OF obtaining as thorough prac-
eical knowledge in their department rs is
at present attainable in the other depart.
ments represented here.
To these improvements performed by
contract. may be added others of smaller
magnitude, such as Improvement OF Col
lege grounds, and of the farm, the greater
part of which is performed by the stu
dents. With study, Practical Engineer
Ing. Surveying aud farm work, all are
kept busy.
The greater part of the farm work is
performed by the students. who are re-
quired 10 labor three hours each day. five
days in a week. The Military drill for
two hours each Saturday forenoon, is
generally liked. and quite an interest is
taken in it. Arms are furnished by the
State and most of the students have sup
piled themselves with uniforms.
The wants of the College although still
many, are being gradually supplied. and Ii
Is fast overcoming the many disadvantages
1t has labored und,-, and is outgrowins
the misfortune Of being young ins,itu-
ton.
The terms of admission have been rais-
ed by the addition OF five Books In Geom-
etry 10 the Arithmetic. Algebra, Gcos-
raphy. Grammar and History. formerly re-
CURED, but the Indications are that there
VIII be As large a class enter next August
a' can be accommodated.
The reading Room i. well supplied bv
eratulty and subscription with a large
number of the best Dailics, weeklies. aud
Monthl.es OF the country, aud the Library
l. gaining in number OF volumes aud In
value by occasional donations
Grass and grain look well. and the
farmers do not often have such a chance
to put in their crops. Weather very cool
for the season and perhaps a little dry.
More or less next time. T.. VI. ID.
Ellsworth American., 1873-06-05
General News.
Publication Of a Peculiar Documen;
Covenant between Messrs. Bowen, Tiltsn and
Beecher.
ours, very truly,
y. 4. MILLIKES

Covenant between Messrs. Bewen, Tilten and
Beecher.
NEW YORK. May 30.-The custodian OF
the covenant entered into April ID, 1872,
by Henry Ward Beecher, Theodore Tilton
and II. &. Bowen, makes that instrument
public this morning, assig ming as a reason
therefore 1.-The fact that Bowen has of late
repeatedly declared that he had never disa-
vowed his charges against Mr.. Beecher,
but that he yet insists on their truth"
The disavowal, to which is attached the
signature OF all the above named. opens
thus 1--WE three men, earnestly desiring
TO make Christian reparation for injuries
done or supposed to be done and TO eiace
the disturbed past, and TO provide concord,
good will and love for the future do de-
clare and cOnvenant." H. c. Bowen then
disavnws all charges and imputations at
tributed to him as made by him against
Beecher. and declares without reserve
that he knows nothing which should pre-
vent him from extending TO Beecher his
most cordial friendship, confidence and
christian fellowship, Iegretting sincerely
that he ever made any imputatiOn, or
innuendoes unfavorable to the christian
character Of Beecher. and promising never
in the future TO recur TO them by word or
deed.
Theodore 1llton ayOws that he will never
again by word or mouth or otherwise re-
peat any allegations. imputations or in
nuendOes contained in his letter TO Bowen,
in which the latter Is cited as the author
OF said allegations, ETC., against the moral
and christian character of Beecher.
Mr.. Beecher on his part puts the past for
ever cut of sight and memory, and says,
Il deeply regret the causes Of suspicion,
jealousy and estrangement which have
come between us. Ii is joy to me to
have my old regard for Henry c. Bowen
and Theodore Tilton, and happiness to
me to resume the old relations of love, re-
spect and alliance to each and both Of
them. III have said anything injurious TO
the reputation Of either, or have detracted
from their standing and fame as christian
gentlemen and members of my church,
revoke 1t all and heartily covenant to re-
pair and reinstate them to the extent of
my power"
The custodian Of the covenant says the
public can understand the brave silence
which the great preacher has kept under a
protracted storm Of SANDER. He has COW
enanted to bury the past and to maintain
peace and brotherhood. and the document
is given to the world to convict the princi-
pal offenders against truth. public decency
and the right Of reputation.
Ellsworth American., 1873-06-05
Lime.
Lubec, Mag 80, ls7

l.uDec, MAY 81, 1878.
To the Editors Of The American -
The particular locality, is Lubec, for the
"Winterville' Lime Quarry. The lime
from the Morton Farm was used here,
more than fifty years ago, aud there are
buildings now standing that were plaster
ed with this lime then, which show
smooth, hard surface, and good finish.
The lime rock is inexhaustible. and bids
fair to rival Rockiand lime. One partic-
ular feature is, that it slakes SO fine when
properly managed. that it has the consis-
tency of fine putty, and is peculiarly adapt
ed for stucco when mixed in due proper
ton with Calcined Plaster.
Last fall 4. 5. Hovey Esq, OF Bos,o a
practicing lawyer of that city, became ac-
quainted with the owner Of the farm. Capt.
Leander Morton. aud on visiting the place,
conceived the idea of starting the lime
business at the old morton homestead. -
Accordingly = bond was given to Mr..
Hovey for authority to quarry lime rock
on any part of the premises. Though
commencing operation under uEfavorable
circumstances. the proprietor has, during
the winter season, erected suitable build
ings, a wharf, and other necessary fix
lures, besides building "a kiln to test the
quality of the lime, and has burned kiln
of four hundred barrels, which has been
shipped to Boston. Several casks have
been tested here, and the thing must be
counted success.
The lime is remarkably free from im-
purities, and though the old rough, rude
kiln of fifty years ago may have been for
gotten, yet the lime in all its pristine value
comes to us In just the right state, and the
right time.
Some two or three miles from the Win
terville" quarry, (Which by the way was
named at the suggestion Of Capt. S. H.
Pike, Commander Of the Steamer New
Brunswick, Of the International line
there is q still larger supply of very fine
Lime stone, some Of light color, other OF
darker Lue, but Of the very best quality !;
so it Is claimed. and there are parties, now
negotiating fer the right to quarry there.
The place is Soward's Neck, and there il
not the least doubt but that, from present
appe arances, the whole ofthe rock under.
lying this Neck, which IL not less than I've
or six square miles, 10 pure lime stone.