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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

man'on Marble testified before the Com
- on the 9th. He snid that he went 10
.rnina 20 look after the Electoral vote. Bs-
s n.lo leaving New York he received a cfpber
W." r"lton. Did not consult with
XII. Tiiden, but called 10 hid
la,.,, gnn'.byc. number ~ trans.
nv - c'rhcr kilograms. as printed III
M. tl0'nr, were read 20 Witness. a few ~
M. nrn ~ Declared substantially correct hut
a-g. ml',,t ~ them he characterized A. srub.
c.,.'', witness admitted that he ri.
rln.s,, certain propositions to purchase the
sa n'aun Electoral vote, ana telegrnphei tho
ne. me q Felton, but merely az 4 matter az
AM ,nu mat he at no time himself made
ouslv ".unlry proposition or sdii.
tinns entertained any. The PROPOSE
Entnr, purchasm one member OF the
thrnn,,hg board for $1,000 came
cra,1ns nMr.c q, y. Dyke. editor of a Demo
boz n, '"u 'i paper. who represented the mem.
Wi,nm. question through an Intermediary
conid \. replied ~ the proposition that liz
ana , nue cnnsentto any such arran cement
W,,,amsns SURE Gov. Tiden would not
NM m. further avcrrcd that ~
hei,,m ' personal knowledge Of any nttamuf
Fl.ns, mhue ~ Democrats to buv ONT the
hn,,,p vote. Subsequent 20 ia rcturn
nom,', witness met Gov. Tilecn. who Al
IN IN Y. ~. me whole proceedings and suitl that
w circumstances would he have conn
49,, -nch an arrangement.
nnn ms Chairman read the following com.
- 1nAMERcr PARK. rob. !. is;s.-ro Hon.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

Nearly all the inhabitants Of Traverse
City were awakened from sleep about
half-past two O'Clock Tuesday morning
by a dcafening report followed soon
after by rafting Of glass and general
shaking Of the buildings. The cause OF
this commotion appears to have been
meteor that passed over the town ut the
time. We have seen three or four diff
ferent persons who were eye-witnesses
Of It and they seen to agree substantially
in the statement that il came from the
east or little south Of east and passed
over tho town in = westerly course.
When little beyond the town dozen
or more pieces were thrown off in APP
pearance the size Of q mans fist. in
color it was a bright fire red. 1t rapid
ly approached the horizon and between
four and five minutes after its disap-
pearance from view a report like heavy
thunder and the shock of the explosion
cane Mr.. s. X. Bassett, who lives on
the shore of Carp Lake, informs US that
he was awakened by terrific explosion
and that he found the next morning
place on the lake where it apparently
struck the ice and went into the lake.
He says the ice was solid and between
twelve and fourteen inches thick, and
that il was all driven downward into
the lake, making hole about fifty feet
across. We have not heard from To-
calities very far away yet, but at May
field and Williamsburg we are told the
shock was felt very perceptiblv. -7ra-
rerse Bay (lNich) Eaolc.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

A detestable fashion is that OF
clustering Hat curls down upon the
forehead with pomadcs. II is bccom-
ing 70 very few faces, i uncleanly. and
takes all the natural lighiness and
brightness out Of the front hair, which,
well arranged, does so much TO heighten
the charm or modify the defects Of the
face.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

HAVE you Brown Eyesr' inquired
q charming brunette, as she raised her
soft and melting orbs to clerk, whose
optics are Of the particular shade de-
scribed, in music store He blushed
modestly rs he replied: Yes, miss,
you know | have; but of what possible
interest can that be TO youP' Its
the music want" she softly responded.
baltimore Gazette.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21
There has been much discussion IN

There has been much discussion in
the Chicago School Board recently
about the teaching Of German in the
schools. One member declares that in
more than ~ years since that study was
introduced into the schools the instruc-
tion In 1t has had steady and unbroken
decline. In November last the average
number Of grammar pupils taking Ger
man was but log to the school.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

Mr.. M. ID Conway, writing from Lon
don, January Is, to the Baltimore Ga
scttc says
"On the last day that he was in Lon
don General Grant came into compe-
tition with beetle. It was California
scarabGus, and / am bound to say
maintained its position with . good
measure Of success. Most of us who
went to Minister Welsh's reception had
seen General Grant before, but few, IL
any, had ever before seen a handsome
lady wearing for decoration large
FURNISHED beetle. The beetle, which
was an inch and arhalf long. was gold
trimmed by nature, land around it the jew
eler had fastened gold ring with
chain, at the end of which was pin.
This being attached To large satin
rosette the brilliant creature had fine
little field To wander over and display
its coleoptcrous attractions. The hand
some lady-Mrs. Randolph Clay--took
1t of that IL might pass from hand to
hand, so that all might know that it was
a live beetle. Around this silent Cali
fornian there was larger group than
around the silent ex-Prcsident. The
lady said the scarab,rus had been in her
possession for six months, and during
That time II had neither eaten nor drank
any thing, though refreshment was often
offered II seemed to live on air, and
rs health was perfect. II may be that
The Egyptians, who ascribe 50 much
sanctity 70 the scarabnus had observed
rs ability TO live without earthly food"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

This sidewalks handy, but not a.
sandy rs wish II was" said the man
who reached his length on the icy pave
ment. -Ncw Haven Register.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

A MERCHANT down town sells more OF DR..
Bull's Cough Syrup than all other medicines
together II surely must Be the best remedy
for cough.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

REDUCED PRrcE.-Twcnty-nve cents WIN
now Ouy ifty-cent bottle OF Piso's Cure for
Consumption. thus the best Cough Medicine
Y within the reach Of everybody For sale b.
I'll druggists.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

czzw Jsckson's Best sweet Navy Tobacco.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21
Or. JOHN BULLS
Smiths Tonic Syrup
ron the CURE Or
fever and ACUE
Or CHlLLS and FEVER.

The proprietor Of this celebrated medicine
lastly claims for Il . superiority svsr all rem.
sdiss ever offered 70 the public FOR the SAFE,
CERTAIN, sPEEDYaad PERMANENT cure
ofAgus and Fever, or chills and Fever. vhsth.
Or Of short or long standing. He refers 20 the
entire Western And ocuthsrn country TO bear
him testimony TO the truth Of the assertion
that in no case whatever will IL fail 70 cure!
the directions are strictly followed and carried
out. In great many cases single dose has
been sufficient for : cure, and whole families
have been cured BY single bottle, With per-
feet restoration Of the general health. 1t 10,
however, prudent, and In every case more eez-
tain 70 cure, II it, usei copsiI ued In smaller
doses for week or two ate. The disease has
been checked, more especially in difhcult and
long -standing cases. Usually this medicine
will not require any aid TO keep the bowels II
good order. should the patient, however, re-
quirs cathartic medicine, after having taken
three or four doses Of the Tonic. single dose Of
BULLS VEGETABLE FAMILY PILLS viii
b sufficient.
The genuine SMITHS TONIC SYRUP must
have DR.. JOHN o LIS private stamp on each
bottle DR.. JOHN BULL only has the right 70
manufacture and sell the original JOHN :.
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP, Of Louisville, ~.
Examine veil the label IN each bottle. II ny
private stamp 10 not On each bottle. DO not
purchase, Or yoa will Be deceived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-16
WOnlan's Wisdom.

''She insists that it is of more importance that
her family shall be kept in full health, than
that she should have all the fashionable
dresses and styles OF the times. She there
fore sees to it, that each member of her fami-
ly is supplied with enough Hop Bitters, at the
first appearance Of any symptoms of i'll health,
to prevent fit of sickness with its attendant
expense, care and anxiety. All women
should exercise their wisdom in this way.'-
Ed
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District Court of the United States, for
the District of Maine.

In the matter of
Bankrupt,
DISTRICT OF MAINE, SIS
NoTiCE Il HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant 10
~ an order OF Court the third general
meeting oi The creditors of said bankrupt will b.
held AT Augusta, In said district ON the oath day of
June, A. H. ls99 AT 10 o'clock A. NJ, at the Court
liouse in Augusta, in said district, before John W
said District. for the purposes named I'm section
1H3 of tile Revised statutes of the United States;
Title Bankruptcy.
2w2i WALLACE r. WHITE Assiynee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-16
District Court of the United States, District
of Maine.
I'm the matter of
In Bankruptcy.

AlOnlo " Goodwin, In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt
'INIilS l. To GIVE MOTTO f. that "A netition IA. =
been presented TO the Court, this sixth dav al
June, le.p, 10y Aonzo y. Goodwin recently of
"at'Nilir: now OF pantorh, in said District, Bank
rupt, Individually and rs II member of the firm Of
Grown Goodwin. PRAYING that he may be decr,ed to
nave mi discharge from all his debts niy i,inal
and copartner,hip. frovable under the Bankrupt
Net, and upon reading said Petition
~ Is ORDERED by the curt, that hearing be had
nMh me same, ON the first Monday Of september, A. H.
le.p before the Court in Portland, in said District
AZ 10 O'Clock \. NJ, and that notice thereof be pub.
li>hrd III the Weekly kennebec journal and the
Portland Daily Advertiser, new spapers printed in
said District. once week for three successive weeks
and once in the Weekly Portland Advertiser
the last publication to be thirty days least before
the day of hearing, and that all creditors who have
proved their debts and other persons in interest may
appear at said time and place and show cause il any
hpy haN' why the PRAYER OF said Petition should not
be granted.
WI l.. PREBIE,
Clerk of District Court for said District
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THE CiLL0uS REPORTER.

Perhaps the reason for the Indifference
which the reporter betrays on all occasions
rs that he has had somewhat too close a
peep into the seamy side of public life.
A new charitable institution is started the
papers laud the philanthropic endeavors of
the promoters; but the reporter, mayhap.
who takes note of its first general meet
ing, finds himself entirely unable to feel
any enthusiasm for the charity or its OBJ
iects, knowing too well that the real pur
pose of the concern was to provide a snug
berth for the Secretary; a well-appointed
club, disguised under the name of 1.-THE
committee for dozen busy oilers. and
the addition of j. u. TO the name Of the
self-appointed Chairman. Were he to
trouble himself to think at all about these
matters. it is possible that the reporter
might in time retire from his profession.
saddened by too frequent contact with the
fact that things are not what they SEEM"
But he never does trouble himself in the
least; and perhaps il is as well for the i'm
partiality of his reports that he does not
The University 4Ndgazine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-16
WHAT WE OWE THE .ETNA.

Familiar 10 business men as i, The name ofthc 1T
ma Fire Insurance Coz of Hartford, few if any have
ever considered Che important part II has sustained in
II dltopmt mt of this country. the aid and comfort
il ha, rendered its entire business interest and
The heavy debt of gratitude the country owes ii in
inrm ~ it, pledges of indemnity tens OF thousands
at our business men, have been enabled to undertake
ana conduct successfully enterprises of all degrees OF
magnitude, unsupported by which no prudent man
would for moment have considered. Thousands
upon thousands of risks il has assumed for renter
prising people since its organizations which no indi.
'idnai could have carried and could have been
found who would furnish 50 much capital and then
stand behind to guarantee against the pcrils of fire
aud water as this great corporation. Look its
ord Organized in June. 1870 with capital stock OF
lJoWb. This was increased to Sj00,00U in 1919, and
1871 to s?OO0oO It's assets were then s773,73. In
10. its capital was doubled making it Sl,O00O00,
with assets OF Lodges In lajD Sj00,Vo0 more was
added TO il, capital and in 1861 il again ncreas-
ed to S2,25 10000 its assets then being 500 No. In
N6i its capital advanced to 5000 900 it, assets
then being eIIsS 100 Five wears later lls its as-
sets had reached 80 im,J03. Then game the Chicago
tire, which made Il heavier call upon the .a.nu than
any fire insurance company has Sustained since the
world began. 81, .S6. fa3 the amount the
f.tna alone contributed TO nbuid Chicago and
cnabl, lis business men TO resume their business and
start airesh. More than ~ companies failed in this
IRE alone. but III" ttua built -linnty on the burnt
district before the brick, wcr" cold. ana said every
loss against them rs fast n, presented ~ sight Not
ycarlater came the Boston hrr and losses 10 the
.Etna amounting to lG0i,:ip which were PROMPTLY
paid The records of i.c Insurance furnish no
parallel Since lis organization IL las received in
premiums in round nnmbtrs N'WT,oO and has paid
49, 'o i"S''s, az" " vi 'h r'l, NiuCh anu c'si
sl3,co'OOo Its capital i, no" S3,0o1,00o, and by
recent act of tue Legislature permit given to in.
crease this to s6,OO0Of0. its present assets are
S6,9li HOO, being the largest in the United
states. Its total liabilities but Sl,>Gs.-
6Ss.s5. while its gross surpu- Ia favor OF poll.
cy holders Is $J,UiJ. iJe.0s aud its stock sells
nj s225 and upwards. lle .Ltna takes risks upon
good manufacturing and mercantile property, dwell
nSs and contents, churches, school and college build
ings at equitable rates. Call on or address Geo. T..
Macombcr Agent Market square, Augusta, Me,
who also represents Springfield, Hanover North
British, Commercial Union, Connecticut and other
Companies unsurpassed for promptness and fair deal
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$500 REWARD.

MAYORS OFFICE,
AUGUSTA, May 81, 1878.
By direction of the Board Of Aldermen reward
OF three hundred dollars will be paid for infor.
nation which shall be sufficient 10 procure the
conviction Of any person guilty Of setting incen.
diary Gres 10 this city he present municipal wear
the same TO be paid upon the conviction Of the in
csadixfy.
CHAS. r. NASH. MAYOR.
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acgdl rtisrmrnts.
Notice of Assignee Of his Appoint
menf

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"ii,'' SiE"'V n'l'"l SN'' 1.'ltt 'i ny alI
49,, -. o. ~ Iih H. 0i'"Ii Vi va
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'''!'V- -" " ---- iN'i,iN" rim, NS,lSn,c.
hENNEBEC COZ NIi-IR Prol0tt f0nrf at An.
Hvstd, on the fvhrth Nop,IdY of Ndy, 1879:
4 CERTAIN IN>fR MENT, puiporjng 10 he
1 n the lat will and testament OF LoyiP Lancaster,
late of Albion. in said county, deceased. having
been presented for probate;
ORDERED, That notice thereof he given three
weeks sneet>>ivcy prior 10 The fourth Monday of June
next. In the Daily krnuchoc journal. n new slaper
printed ia Augusta. thar all persons interested may
attend ii cur; OF Probate then 10 b., holden az AT
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HORSE STOLEN

I<NkoM the stable of the subscriber, on Thursday
\ night, May ~, dark chestnut mare with small
star In forehead weight about eight hundred pounds
old fashioned low built wagon with mud boxes an
wheels and steel spring under and supporting back
part OF seat Any one giving information OF aid
property shall be suitably rewarded.
Juneiitaw5w II. f. FAIR, Manchester. Ne.
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hENNEBEr COTNTI-ya ProLaf- Tunrf a,
ingnstd. on fhr tisHrth Monday oi Nay, 1879.
A LCERlAlN ms fkt MENT ,pnrporting 10 be tie
"A last will and testament of Sally J.. Smell
late of Mt. Vernon, in said County, deceased
having been presented for probate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior TO the fourth Monday OF
lnne next, in the kennebec journal. "A new spa
per printed In Augusta that all persons Interested may
attend NJ Court of Probate then to be holden ut An
gusta, aud show cause, if any, why the said instru
inent should not be proved, approved and allowed,
the last Will and testament of the said deceased
ii. X BAKER, Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEWINs, Register. 3w2i
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Notice Of Assignee Of His Appointment.

~ Augusta. in the County OF kennebec and state
of Maine, the 26th day of May A. u. 1877
The undersigned hereby gives notice nfhis appoint.
m'ht rs Assignee OF Fernando e. Allen of Mt. Yer.
noi in said Comfy oi kennebee lnsolyent Debtor,
who has been declared Insol,ent upon his petition
by the Court OF Insolvency for said County of kenne
bee.
jw23 EUGENE W WHIIEHorsE, Assignee,
hENNEBEf COiNTI.-Ia Probate Court a
.in9ust0, opfhe f0Nrfh MoWddyof Man, 1879.
4 CERTAIN iN>JEt MENT, purIDrting 10 b.
"A the hast " i'll aud testament of Edmund French
iaie OF ta''ilc' in said County. deceased, having
bcenrItsomt'd for probate:
pRbiEEh. HAT notice thereof br given tir..
weeks succe siNcly prior to the fourth Mon.la, of
June neal, III the kenneb.o Journal IL ncwspu.
per printed in Augusta. that all ,crsons Interested
may attend at tUGrt OF Irohat. THEN 10 be hol,.
~ Augusta, and show cause, if any, why
the said Instrument should mot t. proved appro, ed
aud allowed, gs the las. Will aid testament of I'M,
,aid deceased. u. n. RAkER Judge
Attest: CHARLES HEWiNH Register 3wo3
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NnIltE l. HEREBY GIVEN, Thar the subscri.
~ her has been duly appointed Administrator

GA the estate of
ANN r. BLAKE, late of Monmouth
~ the ounty at kennebcc deceased, intestatc md
has undertaken that trust by given bond rs the law
directs; All persons, therefore, having demands
against the estate OF said deceased desired to eN.
hhit the same for settlement; aud all indebted tn
-"d estate are requested To make immediate paw ment
TO BENJA NJ PREstI,JT
MAY %. 1879 3wp3
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NOTICE il hereby gwen, ,hPU Courts of InsoI.
~ vcncy, Will lie held a the Pfoba Office. in
Augusta on the second aud iouith MonGays in
each month, at two ocsO' IN Tie aftei noon until
o,hewl-e order ed
u. X. BAkER, Judge.
Nov. J, 1878. swtf
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When the disorders of babyhood attack
your baby use at once DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup
and notice its rapid and beneficial effect
Price % cents
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Carriage for sale!

l. nor sale, family carriage. The same may be seen
Il at Mrs j. A. Pcttengls, PettengN's Corner,
Augusta. iwg2*
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ATTEST CHARLES HEWlNs, Register. 3w25

kENNEBEC COTNTy.-M Prodate, Court, at
1ngnsta, on ne t0nrth Monday Of Nay, 1879.
.,TEfHEN i. PLUMMER, Administrator on the
- estate of Elias Z. Tyler, late of China. in said
county deceased, having petioned for license to sell
al pubic auction or private sale the following real
viz The homestead of the deceased
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the fourth Monday OF
June next, in the kenncbec Journal u new spaper
printed IN Augusta, that all persons intere sted NAV
attend at Court o Probate then TO be holden at Au-
gusta and show cause if any why the PRAYER of said
petition should not be granted
II. X: BAKER, Judge.
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lfgal ADVERTISEMENTS.
STATE OF MAINE.
lEEhsrREB'> OFFICE,
40 (

lEEhSrRER'S OFFICE,
Al 81 STA, May rs, ls7g.t
| ron the following townships or tracts Of hand
~ not liable to be taxed in any town, the follow
ing assessments for county tax of 1872 were made by
the County commissioners of Franklin County on
the twenty ninth day of pril, 1872
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
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Attest CHARLES HEwINs, Register. swss

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That the spt
~ scriber has been duly appointed Administrator
with the Will annexed on the estate OF
INEVITABLE TAYLOR, late of Readfeli.
in the County of kenntbec, deceased, intestate and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law
directs All persons, therefore, having demands
against the estate of said deceased desired to en-
hibit the same for settlement; and all indebted TO
said estate ART requested to make immediate payment
to- EMERY o. BEAN
May 20, 1879. 3w2t
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN That the subscri
~ Der has been duly appointed Administrator
with the will annexed on the estate of
HOLMAN JOHNSON, late of WAYNE
in the County Ut kennebec, deceased, intesate and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law
directs: All persons, therefore, having demands
against the estate of said deceased are desired 10 r.
hlhit the for settlement and all indebted TO ia
estate are requested to make immediate payment TO
ALFRED +. JOHNSON
May 20, 1873 3wg3
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. that the suh
~ scriber has been duly appointed Administrator
ON the estate of
ISAAC n, PRESCOTT. late of Monmouth,
IN the County O kennebec, deceased, intesste and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond Ms the law
directs, All persons, therefore. having demands
against the estate of ~ad deceased are desired TO ex
hibt the same for settlements and all indebted TO
said estate are requested TO make immediate payment
to bENJA pRcSf(lTT
May ~, 1870 awoa
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HOW 1 CURE SPAWN.

No -curryng blstcriu.. TO owners hj, ing horses
suffering from this painful alliouln the remedy j. in
aluablc. For recipe send ~ and one Scent postage
stamp. II. T.. PIT Mii farmer, MONROE, Fairfield
a., conn. mayo Nv
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-23
The Chinese New Year.

Although we have quite q number Of
Orientals in our midst there are many
persons who are far from being familiar
with the peculiarities of the C
The Chinese empire is very ancient:
it is asserted that it existed many years
before the flood. 1t is ~:ontended, how.
ever, by some that it commenced Its
career about $500 years n. O. The
first appearance of the Chinese empire
in the history of the world was log
years u. C. when in the battle between
the Phraates and the Scythians, the
Chinese aided the latter and afterwards
ravaged the coast of the Caspian.
BY their calculation of time, which
must, Of course, differ from ours, they
date their commencement Al 1000 years
u. c., while some of those we have
among us say it is over 800, 900 old.
The Chinese year is twelve months Of
20 or 80 days each. They have nc
months Of 81 days. nor any of 20, while
their leap-year comes every three and