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Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
SypOdical Meeting.

The synod of Baltimore, composed OF
the Presbyterians of New Castle, Balti-
more and Washington City, will con-
yens in Hanover Presbyterian Church
on Tuesday evening, at half-past seven
O'Clock. The synod will be opened
with sermon by the retiring moderator
Rev. s. A. Galley of West Nottingham.
The synodical communion will take
place on Wednesday evening, when an
address will be delivered by Rev. Theo.
Wynkoop of Washington City, on
emission work in India.' During the
sessions of synod, other special subjects
Of interest will be discussed by mem
bers appointed for this purpose at the
last meeting. Some of the delegates
will not arrive until Wednesday fore
noon, but the meeting promises to he
larger than usual, and one of more than
ordinary interest to the religious com
munity. The sessions of this body are
open to all and will probably conclude
on Thursday evening.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
Some EducatfOna, Ideas.

For the Repub lean.
WILMINGTON, Oct. II.
Not long since a certain honorable
gentleman arose in the Board of Educa.
tion and stated that he had In public
school No. 10, promoted children from
one grade to a higher, who were unfit
ted for the change, simply to fill up,
and this modern educator endeavored
to justify the ignorant interference
which prompted the act by the ridicu'
lous statement that it gave the teachers
a little more work, to be sure, but that
the thing had been done by him before,
and he thought it justiiable and in
fact rather desirable, and this gentle
man has had all the advantages Of
foreign travel, a Colonelcy in the
staff of ex Governor Cochran, and
a long association with the citizens OF
"my ward" Can human experience
that Is not too invaluable to waste its
sweetness in the Board of Education,
90 farther. Now what has it prolted
this travelled and titled individual. Dc
you, citizens Of Wilmington, when your
children are endeavoring to master the
intricacies Of one or two syllabled
words desire that at the nod of this edu'
cational autocrat they shall be compel
led to over exert themselves with three
or four syllables. Do you desire tina,
they shall be compelled to wrestl- with
fractions before they understand the
principles of addition, in order to "fll
up" Has this gentleman never yet
discovered that the sysem of over edu-
eating a child is worse than no educa-
tion whatever Does he not notice the
tendency of the age to lessen the strain
on the III ,ntal powers by lessening
the number of studies And in face
of all this he dares defend a course OF
which the pupils themselves are living
examples of failure. The word
imagine" was given to one of this
filed up class, and the definition, and
child asked to form sentence, which
should contain the word. The result
was "a pup is the imagine of God" J"
The children of that district are the
offspring of parents who can
give them no aid whatevsr
in their studies. By birth and aSsoci-
alton they are SO constituted that it is
absolutely necessary, no step in the
course of instruction should be omitted
or lightly passed over, and in what can
the effect OF such ruinOus proceedings
result but a parcel of lily educated
children who can attribute their misfor-
tune to being pushed up. While such
original ideas on the subject Of educa-
tion prevail in members of our Board
of Public Education, it would be we'll,
to allow the power of promotion to re-
main solely in the hands of the princi-
pals of the various schools. And the
citizens of tiny ward" would do well
to consider the matter well, ere theV
return to this Board man with such
remarkably progressive ideas.
HENRY SMITH.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
DRIFTING.
BY LEO.

In oarless, drifting boat lie,
Above my head u dark'ning sky,
And far and far,
Through restle 3, hurryin9 clouds see,
BlE shining faint and fitiully,
My guiding star.
In vain, in va n, dear star, thy light!
In 0arless boat DRIFT tonight;
| strive no more
With wind and wave, nor ask ! where
The rising tide my boat shall bear
Perchance to shore,
Where dwelleth one whose radiant eyes
Beam brighter as the tarlight dies;
And who shall greet
With raptur0us Joy my drifting boat,
AS softly DER the waves fl0at,
My love to meet.
Perchance-ay, 1t may be--to rest,
My darling, not upon thy breast,
Blest with thy love-
But, ere the dawn, to tind grave
Far, far beneath the circling wave,
Whilst thou, above,
AIT smiling still o, radiant eyes,
Bright beaming as the starlight dies,
Veil not thy lisht,
Fen though with morning tide, should it0a
Empty to thee my Oarless boat,
Dear love, good night
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20

VI LARD Il. TDtT TAKES THIS
y method Of informing the boot and
Oe makers hat he has opened at the N. Il.
ner OF Third and French streets o COM
ste stock OF Leather and Shoe Findings,
uprising Boot and shoe Uppers, Imported
e Gs ssn Shoe Goods rsneh Hsa Ds
(anish and Hemlock Sole Leather, etc.,
lch Will be sold at bottom prices. Out
ather speciality. Through having long
perience in the business, and giving tho
ne my personal attention, hope to 70
YEA snare Of your patronage. Orders by
NJ promptly attended to. 1G101md
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
NE~ CROP OF TEAS

IOMAS M. WIER'S 1909 MARKET ST.
fea at rs, 80, 40 and 80 cents b.; sugar 9, !.
nd cents h. coffee 2 ibs 70 cents. our ID
d coffee is excellent; good coffee 70, % and
eents u. new raisins 10 cents, sultana rails
n Ms. 25 cents; 4 lbs. rice % cents, new
hd rice 10 cents; fta corn starch 70 cents;
n buckwheat cents b ;chOw chow 10 cents;
kkles 10 cents bottle; 2 fbs. iced cinnamon
kes 25 cents: 2 ns. fruit cakes rs rents; GIN
snaps 10 cents h.; Vienna rolls 10 cts. doz;
liter crackers 10 cts. h Trenton lbs. 20 cts I,
BE-. soda cakes % cts, lbs. soda 70 cts, egg
icuIt 20 cts. Ii; 8 tumbleIs Jelly 20 cts. y
Asses lelly 25 cts.; chicken 70 cts; can tur-
y 25 cts; can oysters 3 and cts; 2 cans sal
In 25 cts lobster 10 cts. can; smoked hall
! lbs. 70 cts; smoked shad 1octs piece; 3
Ind lbs. starch 25 cts; cheap m0lasses and
Sups, flour 3, and 8 cts b.; cranberrles
eap;idried apples 8 cts. d.; peaches . cts d.;
Ss' French prunes 25 cts; cheapest buckets
/ washboards in the city; pork and SAUSAGE
eeason; .cream cheese cheaper than any
5ere in the city as we had large lot before
advance In price. Come and see the par
ms at 7. Nj. WIER'S, 1860 Market st.
D.l5-1wd-3lnw
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20

AA OE
REAL ESTATE
BY virture of an order of the Orphans
Court OF the State OF Delaware, in and for
New Castle county made at the September
Term, A. D., 1879, Of said Court, will be ex-
posed to public sale on the premises, near
Jarett's Snuff Mills, in Chrisiana Hun
dred, on
III RSDAY, The aOth Day Of OCTOBER,
A. d., 1876, at 2oclock p. NJ,
The following described Real Estate, being
the property Of Jethro J. Bugless, deceased,
situate In Christiana Hundred and bounded
on the north by the lIublic road IRON vii.
mipgton to Kennett Square, on the south and
southwest by land Of David baylor and the
heirs of Mrs. Hutchinson, and on the west by
the public road from Chadd's Ford to New
port with stone house and frame barn
thereby containing about 80 acres, rood and
81 perches of land, be the same more or less.
Attendance will be given and terms nade
known at the time and place aforesaid. by
J. POULSON CHANDLER,
Administrator.
Or by CuAs. b. LORE, Esq, his Attorney.
Attest: J. M. Houseman. Clerk of Orphans
Court. 10 l.eod DIV.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
BaSe Hall.

The Enterprise Juniors have played,
twenty-three games this season, ana
were defeated in three. They say they
have laid up for this winter and IN
tend to have things ready next year
for tbs Toys.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20

Always keep them on hand, as delay
increases suffering; and If you feel sick.
ness coming upon you, take dose OF
Dr. Bulls Baltimore Pills. They can
do Do no harm, and may save you from tho
doctors hands.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
RAILROAD LIN EE.
~ l. A ~ EAIr go, sSn1nnHIr
WILMINGTON AND STJ 80
|LTlMORE RAILROAD.

r. ~ LA DEAAr II a, sa,es "A
WILMINGTON AND @DMs &S&-l2
LTlMORE RAILROAD.
JUNE z, 1879.
Pains will leave Wilmington az follows =
Philadelphia. and intermediate stations
$40, 10 80, q. m. 2 80, 4 90, 720, 0 40 p. u
Philadelphia (Express) 9 90, . 36 10 04, q. m.
Philadelphia and New York, 2 81, 7 90, 10 "a
D., 1875, II 80 Limited Express.
baltimore and intermediate stations, 8
:, and 6.lS p. IN.
baltimore and Bay Line, 708. pm.
baltimore and Washington 2bl, 2 10, S.3t
Rn. IL b7, Va, SIS, 7.OS p. In.
rains Tor Delaware Division leave tor
Few Castle g1b a. IN. 0b, 635 p. m.
harrington and intermediate stations, y IL
Pn,, Vi 3b y. m.
loinar lntsrmedi9 stations . 10 q. III. ! OF
~ DAY TRAINS
hilaoo'9hia and intermediate stations y ~
H., b w, D % p. In.
[nihhelphta and New York, 2 90, a. m.
Pli more and Washington II 81; z 10.
Iurthor Information passengers are re-
Fet Is the timetables posted at tho depot
pnNm H. F. kENNEY. SuDt
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20

Vinegar Bitters, Hop Bittters, Hoof-
lands Bitters and Hostetter's Celebra-
ted Bitters, for sale by J. R. Hartman,
Druggist, corner Of 9Th and Poplar
streets.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20

ROCERIES.
n FLOUR, CORN, AND OATS
bold at mill prices. will sell Dbl. Of
pce family extra quality -four for $3.50
bl. Of extra family flour, 90
Pbl. Of this quality, 2sS
pbl. OF this quality, 40
Pbl. Of this quality, -
ota bbl this quality, =. 81
will guarantee this flour, and will ex-
!nge or refund the money when not salts.
P0ry.
lso pure wines and liquors for medical and
nary purpOses. PETER J. FORD,
10 l-eOd.tf. Third and Adams.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
OYSTERS.
OYsTERs =! OYsTERsN
REMOVALS..

Ip1 Hn For large load OF kindling
D sOO wood. Orders can be LETT at
Gray 4 Bros, Second and King streets; ia.
cob Moore, at City Depot; and John 5. Miller,
Union street and Gilpin avenue.
aIAtf j. MCKINNEY
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20

DUBLIC SALE
OF
LANCASTER COUNTY COWS, CALVES
AND SPRINGEkS.
The subscriber will Sc at Public Sale, at
the ChadGs' Ford Hotel, Delaware County
Pa, On
ThuRSDAY, OCTOBER 70. 20.
Thirty Lancaster tounty Cows and fsTE
some fat stock. A credit of 30 days
will be given. No postpOnement on accOun
of weather. Sale to commence at l. 80 o'clock.
N. B-A tot of York State Ewes and Bulls
will be offered at Private Sale on Oct. 29.
AMOS w. HOUSE.
L. W. Stidham & Son, Auctioneers.
l0l3-2td-Wts
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
DUBLIC SALE OF A FARM.

EXECUTORS SALE OF A VALUABLE
FARM IN BRAEDYWl Ne HID
By virtue of the power given by the will Of
Moses Journey, det eased. Will offer at Pub.
lie Auction, on the premises, en-
THURSDAY,
THE 23RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 1879,
At o'clock, p. M.
All that valuable farm situate cd In Brandy
wine Hundred, New Castle County and
State OF Delaware, about five miles from the
city Of Wilmington, ad dining land o. Moses
Palmer, John Dunn, John Graves, William
Wilson and others, containing about one
hundred and eight acres Of land. The build
ings consist OF stone house. frame house,
frame barn, wagon house, corn cribs and
spring houses
Possession given on Marc 2j, 1850. Terms
easy and made known at time of sale. One
hall the purchase money may remain on the
premises, secured by bond and mortgage for
five years. VICTOR DUPONT,
Executor Of Moses Journey decd.
T. M. Ogle, Auct. 10 eOd-t DC l3-td&w
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
MARRIAGE FACTORY AND DWEL
" LING AT PUBLIC SALE.

TARRIAGE FACTORY AND Dwell
" LING AT PUBLIC SALE.
VIII be sold at public sale on
FRIDAY, NUVEM BtR 7th, 1879,
at2o'clo'k, =. NJ,
on the premises, in Dublin, Bucks County,
Pa. miles from Doyl stown Station, on <sss
the Doyestown branch Of the North m!:i
Pennsylva 4 X. r., the real estate Of James
ID bo 8, to wit:
No. /. 10 7os172 f;et, frame dwellnr 32x
"a eet, wild, all. open tars. s ROOMS; ba,.
building ttached 2lxl8 feet rooms, cellar
under the whole. ~ stories high, cover
with slate; shutters and blinds to all the win.
do VS., well aud pump at the do r, stable and
wagon hous on rear of lot on le14 feet wide
roadway or alley.
No. 2. Lo .0x1SI feet, three story brick
carriage factory 3OxS0 ieet slate root, complete
ly fitted up TO he busin IS, we'll ana pump
at the or, frame lumber and carriage shed
2Ox48 feet on rear OF lot.
This is good business location, frst-class
neig. borhood. Sale positive, For furth in
formation apply to the assignee. Conditions
at saleby TO. Al KINSON,
Doylestown, Pa,
Assignee OF JAMES DUBOIS.
10m. lS- -25 1lml-6
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20

A CARD.-Having obtained possession Of
4. E. corner + iith and Poplar, streets, We pro.
pose p to furnish everything desired in our line
AZ The lowest cash prices. Give US o trial and
convince yourselves. We would call especial
sttantion OF our immediate neighbors to the
Above card. Respectfully yours,
PATTON K BRO, Grocers,
106lm >. f. cor. 9th and Poplar
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
kxTRA NEW BUCKWHEAT.
\ FIRST OF THE SEASON,
Wholesale and Retail,
AT EXTREMELY Low PRICES,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FLOUR
yery Choice Family Flour,

At very low prices.
BOXERS WHEATEN GRITS,
BREAKFAST HOMINY,
NEW PILL PEAS,
EW BEANS, LOrOFNEW AND FRESH
GOODS JUST IN,
md for sale at Bottom Rock Prices. BE
|e and call yOA will save money in your
fchases.
w. N. CHANDLER
b. OIL MARKET STREET.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
PUBLIC SALES.
IN THE COURT Ot CHANGER
l. TRUSTEES LIZ
M, L,.,T

Il TRUSTEE > , LIZ
OF REAL ESTATE.
by virtue Of a decree of the Court OF Chan.
Gerry of he State Of Delaware, In and for New
Castle County, made at September term, A.
u. 1879, OF said court will be exposed to pub.
lie yendue, on The premises, beng 4l9 East
Second street, in the city of Wilmington. on
FRIDAY, OCTOBER l7th, A. D., 1879
at2 O'Clock. p. m,
The following described Zeal Estate, to wit
All that certain lot or tract Of land with two
story brick dwelling house thereon erected,
situate In the City Of Wilmington aforesaid
bounded and described as follows to wit: Be-
ginning at the nOrthterly side of Second
street between Poplar and Lombard streets,
at corner of land now or late of George Grif
fin thence with his line northerly parallel
with Lombard street ninety feet 10 a stake;
thence caste ly by new line dividing this
from land nowo late OF John Billany paral
lei with Second street eighteen feet to a stak Ike
In George Craig's line; thence with hts line
southerly parallel with first mentioned line
ninety feet to the said side of Second street;
thence thereby westerly eighteen ieet to lhe
plac: OF beginning be the contents thereof
more or less
Attendance will be given and terms made
known al the time and Ilace aforesaid by
CHAS. Is. LORE, Trustee,
Or by his Attorney.
Attest: J. II. HoUsEMAY, Reg, g. G.
l02eOGts
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
A DEMONSTRATORS SALE

Assignee OF JAMES DUBOIS.
10m.l8-25 1lml.6
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-05-08
Royal Cooks.

Now that ladies show such interest
and perseverance in the acquisition of
the art of cookery, it may perhaps, be
interesting to recall some celebrities
who were avowed cooks. Prince Tai
leyrand was accustomed to visit his
larder every morning. The lovely and
unfortunate Marie Antoinette, when
at Trainon, delighted in making her
own creams and cheeses. The history
of the Malmaison omelette is now
known to most. The Empress Joseph
inc was one day amusing herself with
her ladies of honor with the manufac-
ture of an omelette, and, at the most
interesting moment of the operation,
Napoleon entered Unexpectedly, much
to the embarrassment of the Empress,
who held the frying pan in her hand,
but dare not attempt to throw it over.
With grim self-satisfaction the great
General took it from her, saying 81
will show you, ma bonnie annie, how to
turn an omelette; this is the bivouac
fashion," He gave the pan that little
twist so we'll known to all cocks, but
the disobedient omelette. instead of re-
turning to the frying pan fell into the
fire, to the great delight of Josephine,
who said, with one of her rich smiles,
"Your Majesty is not in the bivouac
now; you understand much better how
to gain battles than to cook omelettes.'
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-05-08
HIEsKELL's letter OINTMENT will cure al
scabby or scaly diseases of the skin.
WORMS.

WORMS. WORMS. woRMs.
Z. +. Kunkers Worm Syrup never fails 10
destroy Pin, Seat and Stomach Worms. DR..
Kunkel. the only successful physician who re-
moves Tape Worm in two hours, alive with
head, and no fec. until removed. Common
sense teaches il Tape Worms be removed all
other worms can be readily destroyed. Advice
at Office and store free. The doctor can tell
whether or not the patient has worms. Thou
sands are dying, daily, with worms, AID do not
know it. Fits, spasms, cramps, choking and
suflocation, sallow complexion, circles around
the eyes, swelling and pain in the stomach,
restless at night, grinding OF the teeth, picking
at the nose, cough, fever, itching at the seaJ,
headache, foul breath, the patient grows pale
and thin, tickling and irritation in the anus
all these symptoms, and more, come from
worms. L. i. Kunkel's Worm Syrup never
fails to remove them. Price, 81 90 per bottle,
or six bottles for So 90. (For Tape Worm,
write and consult the Doctor.) For all Others,
buy OF your druggist the Worm Syrup, and II
he has 1t not, send to DR.. f.. I. Kuukel, 259
n. Ninth, street. Philadelphia, Pa. Advice by
mail, free; send three-cent stamp.
Nervous Debility Nervous Debility
Debility, a depressed, irritable state OF mind
q weak nervous, exhausted feeling, no energy
or animation, confused head, weak memory,
the con equences OF cxcesses, mental over
work. This nervous debility finds a sovereign
cure in L. +. Kunkel's Sitter Wine Of Iron. 1t
tones the system, dispels the mental gloom
and dependency and rejuvenate, toe entire
system. Get the genuine. Take only u. Il.
Kunkcl's; it has a yellow wrapper around it,
his photograph on outside. Price, 81 90 per
bottle, or six bottles for S5 co.. Ask your drug
gist for it, aud il he has it not, get it OF the
Proprietor, 259 N. Ninth ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
Advice free. by enclosing three-cent stamp.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-05-08
What Moro Terrible.

more painful, more exasperating, discouraging
and persistent than Piles, especially to afflicted
mortals who have tried lotions, ointments,
pills, electuaries and all manner of nostrums
and doctors stuff, internally and externally,
without relief. What wonder is it that half q
million redeemed sufferers should shout ho-
sannas over the discovery of AnakeSis, an in
Jdltble cure for PileSl This medical miracle,
30 simple as to excite wonder that wise doctors
have not thought of it before, 30 prompt and
certain in its action as to secure for itself the
title Of infaltible, 30 scientific and rational in
its combination Of poultice, instrument and
medicine, as to render the ultimate cure of 90
per cent. OF average cases of piles sure, is not
an accidental discovery, but the solution Of a
problem by the study and experience Of Or.
Silsbee, al accomplished and distinguished
physician of 40 years standing. 1t has stood
the test Of 20 years experience; over half a
million of sufferers have used it with success,
and doctors of all schools now prescribe it in
Their prcctice, and it is pronounced to be the
nearest to an infalible cure for piles vet dis
covered. AnakeSiS, DR.. s. Silsbee's External
Pile Remedy, is sold by druggists everywhere.
Price 81 90 per box. Samples mailed free to
all sufferers on application to P. Neustaedter
4 Co., Box 1916, New York.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-05-08
Christening a Ship.

The present system Of christening"
ships may be considered a relic of the
ancient libation practiced when they
were launched. The action of "bless-
ing" ships is alluded to by the monks
Of st. Denys. In July, 14lS, the Bishop
of Bangor was sent to Southampton to
"bless" the Kings ship, the Grace
Dieu, and received f5 for his expenses.
In the feet commanded by John de
Outremarins against the Tunisians, ac-
cording to ancient custom and to insure
success, the ships were blessed by the
priests; and being afterward exposed
to storms, the Captains desired the SOL
diers and sailors to invoke the Lord,
and while they were at prayer the
wind became suddenly favorable. In
1912, when Henry Ill. was at war
with France, a fleet was prepared
in which that monarch embarked,
after visiting the shrlnes of many saints
to propitiate their influence against
storms, and to insure success to his
arms. Before the Reformation 1t was
usual for the priests at Yarmouth to
give a blessing to the fishing vessels
yearly, and 1t was afterward customary
for the minister of the parish to preach
II "%fshing' sermon.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-05-08

Theological students reason that If
there be counterfeit money, there must
be genuine; so, II there be inidels,
there must also be Christians. If this
be true of money and religion, will not
the same rule apply to "~put.up" medi
cinesp Do not the cheap and worthless
nostrums prove that there are genuine
aud meritorious put up" medicines ?
The great popularity Of DR.. Plerce's
Golden Medical Discovery has resulted
in the manufacture of many shoddy- al
terative and tonic remedies, but one
after another these have disappeared,
the proprletors having found that, no
matter how loud they advertise, success
depends upon merit. In South America,
as well as In this country, the Discovery
is the standard remedy for all scrofulous
and eruptive diseases. 1t acts promptly
on the stomach, liver and blood, toning
up, regulating and purifying the sys-
tenn. Ii speedily allays all bronchial
irritation and cures the most stubborn
cough or cold In half the time required
by any other remedy.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-05-08
AGRICULTURE.

TIMBER FOR PosTs.-"When Is the
best season for cutting timber for posts.
rails and boardsi Does 1t really make
any difference which end Of a post is
put into the groundf / heard 1t said
that posts set TOP down will last great
deal longer than when put In the other
way" There is a difference Of Opin-
ion among farmers on the subject OF
when to fell timber. August, during
the second running Of the sap, Is, how
ever, the season oftenest advocated, es-
pecially for the cutting Of oak, hickory
and chestnut trees. A large tree
felled then will season perfectly. Tim
Der cut in winter Is more liable TO be-
come sap-rotten, and when cut in the
spring, the trees being full Of sap, in
vite the depredations of worms. The ex-
perlspce of Trustworthy farmers goes TO
prof. that posts set top down last longer
than those butt-end down, and that
small posts, say three or four inches In
diameter, outlast larger ones All
posts should be well seasoned before
setting. An application Of coal-tar is
good for wood beneath the ground,
and crude petroleum above the ground.
Petroleum penetrates the pores of the
wood freely an excellent preparation
for posts, therefore, as regards dura-
bility, is to soak them with petroleum
and then hold it on that portion to be
covered by earth with IN exterior coat
of tar. A correspondent in Massachu-
sets preserves his posts by putting on
two coats of gas-tar with a paint-brush
in the same manner as he would apply
ordinary paint,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-05-08

Attention has been called by Professor
Schmick to the fact that his theory of
the existence of regular periodical
changes of the level of the sea, and es-
pecially of a secular movement from
the northern to the southern hemi-
sphere, is apparently supported by the
conclusion of the astronomer Nyren.
The latter has shown that the latitudes
OF all well determined observasions in
the Northern Hemisphere have slightly
diminished since observations began.
This phenomenon is, according to
Schmick, easily explained by the hypo-
thesis that the water of the Southern
Ocean is now about perhaps two feet
deeper than it was a hundred years
a ;o-which hypothesis accords pre-
cisely with the conclusion to which he
was led by the entirely different course
of reasoning promulgated by him some
years ago in his works on floods, etc.