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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-02-17
THE AR--OLD STYLE
AND NEW.

A little less than 800 years ago yes
terday would have been the first of the
new year (under the old style). The
arrangement which makes New. Years
Day come a week after Christmas Day
dates from 1882. Up to that time the
Julian Calendar, by which dates were
regulated Throughout UnrIsUenuum, as.
sumed the solar year to contain 365
days hours; the Gregorian Calendar
made the year consist of 365 days 5
hours 49 minutes, an estimate that diff
fers only few seconds from the true
value, and this error is compensated for
by the institution of leap year. Not
withstanding the almost perfection of
the calendar introduced by Julius Caesar
46 B. c., it involved an annual error Of
l l minutes, difference which, after the
lapse of 1928 years, had grown to the
portentious one of ten days. If this had
been allowed to 60 on, the time would
have come when the months would no
longer have concluded with the season.
December would have fallen in autumn,
the month of May have been most dis
NAL instead of merry, June have retro
graded into midwinter, and Christmas
have been celebrated in the dog days.
After consultation with the leading as
tronomers and mathematicians of the
age. Pope Gregory XII. brought out a
new calendar, which is the one now in
use in all countries except Russia. This
change was made Oct. II, 1882; but
England clung with such fervor to her
Protestant principles that she continued
the use of the old style until 1852. The
Eastern or Greek Church still refuses tC
adopt the new style, although We be.
lieve steps have been taken looking
toward change in this respect. Owing
to the year 1900 not being considered
as leap year, the difference between
the styles is now IL days, so that yes
terday was the beginning of the new
year in Russia.-N. Y. Times, Jan IA
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-02-17

Rev. Lewis B. Hibbard has been to
see Hon. Bradley Barlow, and writes to
the Springfield Republican: "Of his
Greenbackism think no more of i'm
portance will be heard he most GER
tainly does not train with the motley
crew who rally under that banner in
the State" This is rather an unkind
cut at the ''motley crew" at whose head
Mr.. Barlow openly placed himself, a
few months since, and whose views he
publicly declared his intention to carry
out, to the best of his ability. in Con-
gress.-News.
He who affects to speak always as you
speak. and to do always as you do, is not
your friend: he is your shadow.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-02-17

The parent who would train up
child in the way he should go. must go
in the way he would train up the child.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-02-17

an week in your own town. S. outfit free
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OSwhch persons Of either sex can make great
pay all the time they work, write for partic-
RS TO II. IIallett Co., Portland, Maine. oil
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-02-17

Parson Blake, Scotch divine of more
than ordinary ability, who formerly
preached in the town of Piermont, N.
H., (probably Superintendent Stone of
this city recited his first Bible-class les
son to him) was known to have remark
ed that he always intended to make his
congregation laugh at least once during
his sermon. ''But once" said Parson
Blake, ''the laugh was on the other side.
1t happened in Oxford, an adjoining
town. [ had named my text, and was
proceeding with nv sermon whom
raising my eyes to the singers seat in
front, | saw a man in the act of balan-
cling huge quid Of tobacco over the
head of one of the sitters below. The
pews of that day were the square old
fashioned sort, and, facing me, and di-
reetly under the said singes, sat Joseph
Newell, an agad citizen of that town,
fast asleep, with month wide open! I
took in the situation at glance, but
was obliged to glance again. In fact, I
seemed fascinated. For. without the
least notice of anything in the wide
world except the little task of balan-
cling, which he was then engaged in, he
would sway his head to the right and
to the left, with one eye closed, while
the immense quid hung, like the sword
of Damocles, over the mouth yawning to
receive it. l could hardly make my
proper connection, and hoped that the
dire performance. which | may say, was
witnesses only by him and myself, would
soon be over. At last, when he had
got the exact poise, plump went the
quid into Uncle Joe's mouth The con-
vulsion, the expectoration, and the gen.
eral confusion that reigned in that Vi
cinity served to direct the attention of
my congregation away from me, so that
my laughter did but little harm.
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The "Monitor," +"
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
GEO. H. BLAKE,
BARTON, VI

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MISCELLAN EOUS,
FRANK A. SCOTT

FRANK A. SCOTT,
n ARNEsS MAKER, GLOVER, VERMONT. If
i you want Harness or anything in the harness
don't miss calling at the 'Old Shop in Dwinel's
ok before buying and examine work and get prices.
work made from the best oak stock and warranted
give satisfaction. Prices as low the lowest. oS-7
WIN b. DODGE,
DWELL. VT, AGENT FOR THE VERMONT
Y Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Montpelier,
Insure Dwellings, Farm Property, Household
niture etc, and Mercantile Risks, for the term Of
|ee or five years. All honest losses equitably
listed and promptly paid-'- "A SO
L. H. THOMPSON,
TToRNEY, COUNSELLOR AND SOLICITOR.
Also Bounty and Pension Agent, Irasburgh, Vt.
w. w. MILES,
TTORNEY AT LAW.
2-29 North Craftsbury, vt.
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Local ann State NrWs.
Saturday, July 10, 1879.

The Republican County Convention for
Somerset will be held at Skowhegan, August
9TH. Congressman Reed and Lindsey will
address the convention and other prominent
speakers are expected.
Bangorcans have succeeded in building
Northport mp into so prominent a watering
place that Boston parties propose to build a
hotel there. Ten years ago Northport was
scarcely known except as place for holding
camp-meetings.
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HalloWeu Local News.

Mr.. jeremiah Runnels of this city, died
very suddenly on Thursday forenoon last,
at the age of sc years and months His
residence was on the Litchfeld road, about
one mile from the city, and, as is his usual
custom, he had walked to town for the pur-
chase Of groceries and to get his mail and
was on his return home. lie WAS found dead
upon the sidewalk near the south end OF
Second street, short time after he had been
conyersing with his friends upon the streets
and in the stores, apparently in his usual
health. He was AN honest upright citizen,
universally respected by all who knew him
| We learn that Rev. +. X. Crane of East
Winthrop. will preach in the Baptist church
in this city, on Sabbath afternoon next, at
the usual hour of service.
Many Of our citizens improved the oppor-
tunity for visiting Old Orchard ON Thursday
last. The weather was cool, and the trip
was pronounced one of the most pleasurable
of the season.
On Tuesday evening next onr citizens will
have the rare opportunity of listening to a
concert by the Gcrmania Band, in Wilson
Hall. Mr.. ID. X. Jewell has the manageme-
ment of the entertainment, which is guar
antv of success.
Fine cool weather succeeds the prolonged
heated term, much to the comfort of the uni
versal public. Several copious showers
have Frightened up vegetation, and every
thing is on the rush of rapid growth.
We are gratficd to learn that Mr.. Horace
Parlin of this city has concluded TO reopen
his boot and shoe manufacturing establish
mcnt on Second street, thus giving employ
ment to his old workmen, and satisfying the
demand for his work that has always main
tanned the highest standard in the market at
home and abroad. Mr.. Parlin is one of the
| oldest and most favorably known manufac-
turers in the State and his numerous friends
will be pleased to extend to him warm con
CALCULATIONS and we'll deserved patronage.
The new section of sidewalk on west side
of Water street from Central street to Amer
lean Bank block, will prove great improve
mcnt on the old and dlapidated concern.
Lovers OF the beautiful in design and sculpt-
ure, find their tastes gratifed by frequent
visits to the various departments of the Hal
lowell Granite Cos. works in this city.
We learn that our next Governor ''Corpora
Davis" will address our citizens on the polit
zeal issues Of the campaign Monday, July 2s
He will receive cordial greeting from his
personal AMI political friends in this city.
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FOREIGN INTELLI0ENCu.

LONDON, July Is. The Standard thinks
that the war in Zululand will end.
IL is reported that the Russian General
Lomokin, had several encounters with LEX
kemons, who stoutly resisted.
In the Lords, Marquis Hanler complained
that eailAay companies for carrying Ameri-
can meats at lower rates than English, be-
cause Of the large quantities shipped. The
Duke of Richmond replied that granting
special rates was violation of the law, but
Lord Shelburn doubted.
CoNsTASTISoPLE, July Is. The Sultan
refused to accept the resignation of Khaed-
din Pacha, as Grand vizier. crisis never
less exists. A frman appointing Sewfik
Khedive of Egypt has been submitted to the
Sultan. 1t is understood that it confirms all
rights formerly enjoyed by the Khedive ex-
cept the right Of concluding treaties.
ZANZIBAR, June 81. The Belgian expedi-
ton is about to start into the interior of AZ
RIGA
MADRID, July IL. A decree will soon be
published including the decree of 81, rela-
tive to the articles from the United States
conveyed in Spanish vessels.
BRUssELs, July Is. In the deputies, the
Minister of the Interior replying to the ques-
tons said that the report of the existance of
contagious diseases among American cattle
landed at Antwerp was untrue. Government
however, is exercising surveillance.
The bill substanciating the bienniel for
annual budget has evoked an outburst of in
dignation from constitutionalists.
The cities of Hamburg and Bremen have
informed Prince Bsmark that they are not
willing to renounce their positions as free
ports.
VIENNA, July 10. Kheire,lden Pasha will
be replaced as grand yizier by Mohammed
Edi and Pasha.
The new Khedive Of Egypt will visit the
Sultan and pay his homage, in November.
PARIS, July Is. Prince Jerome received
delegation Of Bonapartists, who presented
him an address recognizing him as rightful
leader of the Imperial party. The Prince re-
piled, declaring himself the head of the Bon
apart family and dynasty, but recommending
allegiance to the republic.
TheSenatorial committee on Ferry's edu-
cational bill elected Jules Simon President.
ROME, July Is. The deputies. to-day,
adopted fresh bill abolishing girls tax which
is to cease in 's3.
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THE ZULU WAR.

NATAL. June 80. British forces are within
~ miles of Ulundi and Gen. Marshal reports
II messenger reached him from Cetewoyo,
bearing a tusk which was the sign of a mes
sage from the king, but the purport of the
message did not appear. This is the latest
official information from the seat of war
LoSDoS, July Is. A telegram from
Chelmsford's camp says the tusk messenger
was sent back with message that Chlems-
ford would delay crossing the I'm Voloosi
one day, and consent to accept the disarma-
mcnt of 100 Zulus instead Of the whole line.
During the one days grace, three great col
umns were seen to leave Zulu and occupy
the bush between that place and the
British camp. The intention to make a
straight march on Ulund was therefore aban-
doned. We start to-day, hoping the Zulus
will attack our position.
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winthrop Locals.

AT the regular meeting of Winthrop Lodge
l.. o. OF G. T., Thursday evening, July 9TH,
the following preamble and resolution was
adopted:
Whereas, We, the members of Winthrop
Lodge Of Good Templars, believe that the
best, safest and most effective method of ad-
vancing the cause of temperance, would be,
by instruciing the children in the public
schools regarding the nature and effects of al
cohol upon the human system and, as work
has been prepared on temperance especially
adapted for public schools, be it
Resolved, That the W. c. T., Emery A.
Wood and Bro. John Cover be, and are here
by appointed 4 committee to wait upon the
Supervisor of Winthrop district schools,
and the Board of Directors of District No. L.
and request them to consider the propriety of
introducing as text book into the school
system Richardson's Temperance Lessons"
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ANARCHY IN HAYTI.
supplementary Proceedings in the
Legislature.
A General Revolution Feared.

NEW YORK, July Is. The House of Rep
rcsentativesa at Port au Prince, Hayti, was the
scene of desperate conflict on the Both ult.,
the trouble, it appears, growing out of a dis
pute between a brother of President Cabal
and>M. de Lorne, both members of the legis-
lature. Shots were exchanged, both being
wounded The firing then became general,
the populace and police outside joining in the
afi'ray. The President of the Senate was
shot down and forty Representatives were
killed outright.
The government troops were called into
requistion, and in endeavoring to quell the
disturbance threw shells into several build
ings, setting them on fire, and at last ac-
counts several large blocks had been de-
stroyed.
A widespread revolution is feared, and the
inhabitants are taking refuge in the hills for
safety.
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MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.

Fire.
VAUDEVILLE, July Is. 4 small house own
ed by A. Ii. Barton at Benton, was burned
last night (; loss $500; insured $3.50,
Vessel Lost.
DAMARIsCoTrA, July Is. Schooner Eas-
tern Light, Chase, from New York to Dam
ariscotta with % tons of coal, went on a
ledge six miles below Damariscotta, Thurs
day. The schooner bilged and will break
up.
BIDDEFoRD, July IL. Leonard Wcch of
Saco, was arrested upon charge of assault
with intent to kill his eight year old son on
the Sth inst, and was bound over this Z. NJ.
in the sum of 81 900 for his appearance at
September term Of the Supreme court. The
boy still remains Unconscious.
Murder.
BANGOR, July Is. Robert Augerton Of
Danforth fatally shot, in the haying field. to-
day, Chandler Williams. Same town repor-
ted that Williams accused Augerton of i'm
proper relations with his wife, and gave him
five minutes to leave the country, after which
the shooting occurred. Williams has been
arrested. There is great excitement in
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Lucius l.. Hubbard has written ''Summer
Vacations ut Mo9sehcad Lake and Vicinity"
which is neatly printed illustrated and hound,
Ivy the publishers, A. Williams Co., Bos-
ton. 4 large and desirable map of the
Mooschcad Lake region accompanies 1t,
Every tourist and fisherman should have 1t.
Call at J. +. Percc's and at other bookstores
for il.
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" ASIIINGTON.
Crops.


WAsHINGroN, July IS. The department
of Agriculture July LIST, shows a continued
depression in crop prospects. The condition
of the oats is still lower. New England
States have fair prospects. In western
Minnesota the potato acreage is per cent,
more than in rs for the whole country the
condition is better than in 49, Condition of
the fruit crop for the whole country, in the
East and North Atlantic States the crop of
both apples and peaches good but from North
Carolina to Texas the peach crop is almost a
total failure The apple crop is very short.
Personal.
Attorney Gen. Devens expects to leave the
city in a day or two, and will spend about a
month in New England
Army Affairs.
There is no doubt as to the correctness of
the report heretofore published in regard to
the successor of Sec'y McCrary.
Personal.
Ex-senator Ramsey has been rendered the
office of Scc'y of War and has accepted. The
change will not take place, however, until
the present secretary retires.
Revenue.
The reports for the fiscal year received
from the collector show invaribly an increase
in revenue.
Cabinet Meeting.
The session to-day was very short 18th the
exception of few routine matters. The
only subject under consideration was the re-
quest of the national board of health that the
officers of the Navy he detailed to foreign
ports where the yellow fever is known to ex-
list for the purpose of examining all vessels
bound for the United States, and to such as
are not infected, issuing clean bills of health.
No action taken.
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California Mining stocks.

SAN FRANCISCO. July Is.
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LJtal Breyitiesl

Remember the meeting of the Davis Cor
porals, at Common Council rooms, this eve
ming, at I. 80 O'Clock.
MIR. Henry Towle of this city, succeeds
Mr. Jefferson Higgins as one Of the Oyerseers
in the Sprague Mills.
The cool weather is found to be a glad
relief.
Arrived yesterday. sch. ''lIarry Percy,
Capt. Whitney, from New York sch Lake, -
Capt. Day, from New York; also, sch. Gar
atoga," Capt. Nickerson, with coal for cotton
factory.
Rev. p. Chandler of Gorham, n. H.,
will preach at the Methodist church to-mor-
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Prof. Carpenter declines the prohibition
nomination for Governor of Iowa.
Great damage is reported to crops IN Nir-
ginia.
1t is said that the VIA u Mrs S. j. Dor
ssey, bequeath,ng property to jeff Davis, viii
be e9a,fstedr.
In the jacksonville city election, the ",
publican ticket succeeded by over 100 ma
jority.
The Chhian feet Is still blockadng town
Of IqueQue.
Wallace Ross has gone to Qromocto, I,
train for his race with Smith.
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Thirty-one persons have passed exanina-
ton and been admitted to the next Freshman
class. Bates College. Several Others have
si.nilied their intention to be present at the
next examination, that it is expected that
class will number about fifty students.
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NEW YORK.


LAKE GEORGE, July Is. In the padding
canoe race. last evening, 10 entries were
made. The event caused considerable mer-
riment. {. A. Greasy, a Methodist minister
of New Hampshire, in II peculiar craft con-
structed by himself, led and won with ease in
10, 80, amid cheers and cries of pull for the
shore
l.. n. Putnam of New York Canoe Club,
won the prize in his class in IL -
The college race occurred this morning.
The water was in the best condition. Co
lumbia won in Pc: Wesleyan, second Cor
nell third.
New YORK. July Is. After sentence of
death was passed on Cox, Yesterday. he was
taken to his cell in murdcrer's row, in prison.
He ate heartily, exchanging pleasantres with
his keeper
Sentenced.
John Hope, convicted of robbery of Man
haitian bank, is sentenced to 20 years in State
Prison
Drowned.
Two of the crew of Sandy Hook lightship
capsized in boat and were drowned We'd
nesday night
SunstrOke.
Three deaths from sunstroke the past two
days.
Court Matters.
Judgment for Sl3S,925 was affirmed by the
United States Supreme court against the Pa
citc Mail Steamship Co., for unpaid taxes to
this city.
Personal.
Secretary sherman left this morning on the
cutter Grant, for Newport. He looked into
the subject of differentiation of silk at the
custom house. yesterday.
Darien Canal.
1t appears from special examination into
relations of the United States government to
the projected Daricn canal, that the L. $. is
precluded by both national and international
law and policy from claiming exclusive con-
troll over the enterprise. The treaty concud-
ed with Great Britain in 1850, and still in
force, mutually guarantees neutrality of the
then projected Nicaragua canal or any canal
across the Isthmus between North and South
America, undertaken by any parties, upon
fair and equitable terms, with consent Of the
government through whose territory it should
run. This is said to dispose of the Monroe
doctrine, So far rs such canal is concerned.
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TEXAS.
Severe storm.

GALVESTON, July Is. In northeastern
Texas heavy rains have fallen accompanied
by terrific thunder near Jefferson. s. Thur
mans horses, attached to IA wagon, were kill
ed and himself hurled 30 feet from the wagon.
Lynched.
The negro, Marcellus Flagg, who attemp-
ted TO outrage white girl in this county was
taken from Jail this morning by mob and
hanged.
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Sad Accident.
CANADA,


MONTREAL, July Is. News is received in
this city of the total loss of the English
screw steamer Burgos. in st. Mary's Bay.
during dense fog, going from here to Liver
pool. small portion of the crew was saved.
rhe vessel was 400 tons, had two compound
engines of l40 horse power, built and owned
in England She carried crew Of about 40
men. She lef: here Thursday last, sailed
through the Gulf of ST. Lawrence and passed
between Banks Of St. Pierre and Bay of ST.
Mary, where she was lost Monday, the Ath
of July.
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MARYLAND.
Railroad Matters.

CUMBERLAND, July Is. The Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad stole a march on the Cumber-
land and Chesapeak road this afternoon. The
latter had been keeping engines on the cross
ing for three weeks. The engine was moved
temporarily whercupon the workmen on the
Pennsylvania road tore up the track and effec-
ted a crossing.