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Some of the Predictions for 1879 as Set
Forth in ZadkiePs Almanac.

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There is a sixpenny book published annually in
London which is "sold by all book sellers through
out the world" to the extent of "oyer 100000 cop
ies," and is now in its forty-ninth year. 1t is,
however better known in America by reputation
than in fact This is ZadkiePs Almanac for 1879,
containing Predictions of the Weather, Voice of
the Stars, Numerous Useful Tables, with Hero
glyphic (The Year of Troubles) by Zadkiel, Tao
SEE, etc. In the issue for thepresent year, which,
of course was published last year. it is stated that
many predictions were strongly coincident with
subsequent facts. As to the predictions for 1879,
the New York World thus summarizes them:-
January, 1S79-The New Year will dawn on
scenes of violence, bloodshed, accidents and ex-
plosions; the rate of mortality will be high, es
pecially among the aged; accidents will occur in
mines about the 11th the passage of Mars through
Sagttary will bring strife and excitement to Span
affairs will go wrong in this country and public
disputes will be embittered the President will
find his hands full of troubles, while in England
the Imprisonment or disgrace of some great per-
sonage connected with the government is to be
looked for.
February, IS79.-Those malefc planets, Saturn
and Mars being in square aspect from cardinal
signs furnish Omnous portents for the peace OF
Europe, Mexico, and India Great Britain does
not recover her buoyancy of trade and further mis-
chief from strikes is to be apprehended, while the
revenue falls off after the Dist "a popular Eng
lish prince is threatened with an accident unless
due precautions be taken"-this prediction will be
fulfilled in either case-and the King of the Meth
erands is financially affected by the opposition OF
Uranus and "wl find it hard to weather the
storm" If the Princess of Wadeck-P -Pyrmont,
who is to marry him in February, is wise, she will
see that the marriage settlements are IN good
form.
March. 1s79.-Saturn's malignant influence is
from the IN
being under the suns beams, he will be deprived
of much of his power to do mischief The politl-
cal atmosphere will be turbulent many deeds of
vengeance will be perpetrated in the great cities
of Russia danger turks in the path Of the Emper-
or of Germany about the llth Francis Joseph Is
under cloud scandal viii be developedin Eng
land and persons whose birthdays fall about the
26th (except sergeons and workers niron) will do
well to avoid speculation and live quietly. On the
goth the sun enters Aries bringing cold and stormy
weather, frauds and peculation in the Government
service, increased taxation, heavy appropriations
for armaments, cheating and embezzlements.-
Some great man in Germany will be brought low
and degraded; the British people will be warllke;
theatres will make money; puerperal fever will
prevail, and the clerical party will oppose the
Governments of Europe. At the Neomenla lndl-
cations of the death of the Emperor OF Germany
are given. Famines are predicted for India, and
warelike spirit among the Hindoos ("Let the
Government carefully watch any indications OF the
work of Russian emissaries, who preach rebellion,
or serious mischief will follow, while China is in
for a rebellion, civil war, earthquakes, drought,
fever, and famine In this cOuntry-are we to
have an extra session, when Mr.. Hayes will be un-
seated ?-there will be "discord between the Presl-
dent and the people" trouble from Indians, dis
putes in Congress on the marriage and divorce
laws-(0! no, we guess not !)-shocks OF earth
quake in the West, religious disputes leading to
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death of many great and illustrious men,
April, 1S79.-The English budget shows an in
crease of taxation, and though there's agitation on
the Stock Exchange trade and commerce improve.
The religious world will be greatly agitated and
the King of the Belgians suffer.
May, 1S79.-The conjunction of Mars and Jupi-
ter brings sadness and anxiety to priests and re-
ligious houses, chiefly in Portugal. There will be
storms and floods at Alexandria; evil times In
Turkey and at Paris; people born about the 2lst
will begin year of pecuniary and family losses,
and railway companies will experience adverse
| fluctuations of their securities.
| June IS79-Worse and worse, and more of it,
Discord public quarrels, strife, murders, and scenes
of violence will be rife in England, especially in
Birmingham and Leicester; the incubus OF the
malefic planets adding an epdemic(p small
pox) to all this. at will be providentia if both
| England and Germany escape foreign war;" The
| King of Denmark, and Prince Leopold should be-
ware of sunstroke wounds in the head and epidem-
| ic diseases. Atmospheric disturbances impend
| On the 2lst the enters Cancer, bringing pros
perity of fishmongers and good sport to anglers
| but there will be railway accidents. On the 30th
| occurs the conjunction of Mars and Saturn, which
will have an important influence over England,
| Denmark and Germany, the conjunction demo-
| ting war and bloOdshed cholera in Turkey; en-
teric fever and brain affections in Great Britain,
| and strikes of railway servants; In Greece, war
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| Comte de Paris and in this country epidemic
fever disease among sheep and small cattle, high
birth-rate, prosperous dramatic season and mot
withstanding the square aspect of the moon) good
| fortunes to the cause of woman's rights.
July, 1S79.-Death is busy among the great
| The King of the Belgians Queen Isabella, Prince
| LeonOld and Princess Beatrice are menaced. The
Car will he in trouble, and have to increase his
armies. Ireland, Cyprus, Asia Minor, Persia, and
| Dublin will be benefited by the sextile aspect OF
Jupiter and Neptune though there may be mill
| tary demonstrations in those places and in the
Archipelago.
| August. IS79-Ireland is disturbed and Persia
warlike. A popular prince should beware OF ac-
| cidents while travelling. The Queen is threaten
ed with sudden and unexpected blow, and the
British public suffers from discord, strikes, cpl
demic diseases and robberies Prince Alfred may
meet with an accident, in addition to family loss,
and Lord Beaconsield will do well to avoid the use
of firearms and overexertion.
September, 1S79.-Scarcity OF food, deeds OF
violence and drought will affect Persia and the
Archipelago; there will be storms in the Medi-
terranean; the clericals will cause trouble in
France and Germany and quinsy and diphthera
will be fatally prevalent in England and Wales,
but "England's star shines brightly, for the royal
horoscope has influences operating which cannot
fail to enhance her glory, honor, and renown. -
On the 23d the sun enters Libra. A busy time
for Americans now begins; trade and commerce
will be extended very greatly; there will be
prosperous autumn, merry making and general
good health high death-rate among old people
probably an epidemic among sheep much WORK
for the lawyers wrangling among rival religious
sects, and serious accidents on the great trunk
railroads or on the high seas. Our country It's Of
thee Sweet land of Libertee, Of thee Zadkie
sings.
October 1S7O-Deeds of violence, boodshed
and ranne will be rife in Persia, Poland, Ireland
| Cvnrns the Archipelago, and Asia Minor, anC