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From North American and United States gazette.
1855-06-07 | Philadelphia, Pa.
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From The daily Pittsburgh gazette.
1855-06-11 | Pittsburgh, Pa. | View witness in context
German journals' have given; eome tables
which prove that the distance between the earth
and the sun increasing annual' by one then
'eaodth part of that distance, and they argue
from it that the increasing 'humidity of our sum
mers and the loss of fertility by the earth,is
be attributed solely to this clournstance.
In the wane of 6000 years from the prism*
time, they mum the distance will be so groat
that only an eighth part of 'the - wargethire now
enjoy from the elm will be communicated to the
earth, and it will then be covered :with eternal
Ice, in the same manner as we now lee the plena
of the north, where the elephant formerly lived,
and have neither spring nor autumn. i
No credit has hitherto been given to a tradi
tion of the ancient Egyptians and Chine" ac
cording to:which these people formerly emir the
sun's disc almost four times &Allergy as wenow
see it;". for they estimated the apparent diame
ter of the sun ea the double of what Nis Mal in
our diye.• If, however, we pay attendee to the
continued diminution of the apparentdiamiter
of the elm according to the beat otheervatleMi of
Niteroi oentariesore, most memos that thin:l
- were not mistaken in the estimates they
hue transinitted , to its.
From The Cedar County advertiser.
1855-08-01 | Tipton, Iowa | View witness in context
The German journals have giv
en some tables which prove that the dis.
tance between the earth and the sun is
increasing annually by one thousandth
part of that distance, and they argue eo o
from it that the increasing humidity of
our summers and loss of fertility by the
earth, is to be attributed solely to this
circumstance.
From The Cedar County advertiser.
1855-08-01 | Tipton, Iowa | View witness in context
In the course of 600 years from the
present time, they assume the distance
will be so great that only an eigh
of the warmth we now enjoy from the
sun will be communicated to the earth.
and it will then be covered with eternal
n the same manner as we now see
ains of the north, where the ele.
formerly lived, and have neithe
spring nor autumn.
No credit has hitherto been given to
tradition of the ancient Egyptians and
Chinese, according to which those people
formerly saw
the sun's dise almost four
as large as we now see it; for they
ted the apparent diameter
sun at the double of what is seen in our
days. If, however, we pay attention to
the best observation of several centuries,
we must suppose that the ancients were
mistaken in the estimates they have
transmitted to us.
From The Shasta courier.
1855-08-04 | Shasta, Calif. | View witness in context
e.
The Distance of the Sun from the Earth
Increasing—i he German journals have given
some tables which prove that the distance be
tween the earth and the sun is increasing annu
ally by the one-thousandth part of that distance,
and they argue from it that tho loss of fertility
by the earth are to be attributed solely to this
circumstance.
In the course of six thousand year* from the
present time, they assume that the distance will
be so great that only an eighth part of the
warmth we now enjoy Imm the sun will be
communicated to the earth, and it will then be
covered with eternal ice, in the same manner
as we now see the plains of the north, where
t e elephant formerly lived, and have neither
spring nor autumn.
No credit has heretofore been given to a tra
dition of the ancient Egyptians and Chinese, ac
cording to which these people formerly saw the
sun’s disc almost four times as large ns we now
see it; for they estimated the apparent diame
ter of the sun as the double of what it is seen
in our day. If. however, we pay attention »o
the continued dimuuition of the apparent diam
eter of the sun, according to the best observa
tions af several centuries, we must suppose that
the ancieuts were not mistaken in the estimates
they have transniioed to ns.
From Butte record.
1855-08-25 | Bidwell, Butte County, Cal. | View witness in context
Th Germ nj mr
mils have given -om: tables which prov,
that the distance between the earth and
the sun is increasing annu illy by one
thous ndih p irt of that d stance, an
tiiey argue from it that toe 10-s . f f. r
tiii’y by the e-.rth are to be uttiibut d
solelv to this circumstance.
In the eour-e of six thousand rears
fro o th pr. sent time, they as-ume t a
the distance wilib 'xigr at that onlv n
e ghth pan of the wa-tilth we now enj n
from the sun will be commumcat d to
the earth, and it will tueu be eoveie
with eternal lee, in th1 sane ma-.ner as
we now see •he plains of the north,where
the elephant f marly lived, and have
nei her spring nor a damn
No credit h s berctof uc been given t >
a tradi ion of the a- ti nt Egyptians and
Chinese, necord na io which tb sc oeople
for i.crly saw the sun’s disc a mo,-t lorn
lime- a-, la g- as w e ! ow see it ; for they
cs; mated he am arent ' iametcr of the
sun as the doubl of what if is seen n
our day. If, however, w pay attention
to t e co iiinu d d muniti n <.f the ap
parent diam-'er of t e sna accor 'in.' to
the best observ tion- of sever 1 con
tort.s, we niu-t sn.ipo-c ta; the anci -nis
we e not mistaken in the Cr.timat’.s they
have transmit
From Pioneer and Democrat.
1855-08-31 | Olympia, Wash. Territory [Wash.] | View witness in context
German journals
ave given some tables which prove that
he distance between the carth and the sun
increasing aunually by one thousandth
art of that distance, and they argue from
tthat the increasing humidity of our sum
ners and loss of fertility of the earth, is to
be attributed solely to this circumstance.
In the course of 6000 years from the
present time, they assume the distance will
e so great that only an cighth purt of the
warmth we now enjoy from the sun will be
communicated to the earth, and it will then
be covered with eternal ice, in the same
manner as we now see the plains of the
north, where the elephant formerly lived,
and have neither spring nor autumn..
No credit has hitherto been given to a
tradition of the ancient Egyptians and Chi
nese, according to which these people for
merly saw the sun's dise almost four times
as large as we now see it; for they estima-
ted the apparent diameter of the sun at the
double of what it seems in our days. If,
however, we pay attention to the contin
ued diminution of the apparent diameter of
the sun, according to the best observation
of several centurses we must suppose that
the ancients were not mistaken in the esti
mates they have transmitted to us.
r
From The Nevada journal.
1855-10-05 | Nevada City, Calif. | View witness in context
M
The Distance of the Sun from the Earth
Increasing.—The German journals have giv
on some tables which prove that the distance
between the earth and the sun is increasing ao
nually by one thousandth part of that distance,
and argue from it that the increasing humidity
of our summers and the loss of fertility by the
earth, are to be attributed solely to this cir
circumstance.
In the course of six thousand yean from the
present time, they assume that the distance will
be so great that only an eight part of the
warmth we now enjoy from the son will be
communicated to the earth, and it will then be
covered with eternal ice, iu the same manner
as wc now see the plains of the north, where
the elephant formerly lived, and have neither
spring nor autumn.
No credit has heretofore been given to atra
dition of the ancient Egyptians and Chinese,
according to which these people formerly saw
the sun’s disc almost lour times as large as we
now see it ; for they estimated the apparent
diameter of the sun is double of what it is seen
in our day. If, however we pay attention to
the continued diminution of the apparent diam
ctcr of the sun. according to the best observa
tions of several centuries, we must suppose that
the ancients were not mistaken iu the estimate
they have transmitted to us.
From Boston investigator.
1856-01-03 | Boston, Mass.
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From Pittsburgh morning post.
1856-01-09 | Pittsburgh [Pa.] | View witness in context
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THE DISTANCE OF THE SUN FROM THE EARTH
INCREASING.—The German journals have given
some tables which prove that the distance be
tween the earth and the sun is increasing annual
ly, and argue from it that the increasing humidity
of our summers and the loss of fertility by the
earth, are to be attributed solely to this circum
stance.
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11emL , ~r- ,~1 ~
In the course of six thousand years from the
present time, they assume that the distance will
be so great that only an eighth part of the warmth
we now enjoy from the sun will be communicated
to the earth, and it will then be covered with
eternal ice in the same manner as we now see the
plains of the north, where the elephant formerly
lived, and have neither spring nor autumn.
No credit has heretofore bean given to tra
ditions of the ancient Egyptians and Chinese,
according to which these people formerly said
the sun's disc was almost four times as large as
we now see it, for they estimated the apparent
diameter of the sun as double of what it is seen
in bur day. If, however, we pay attention to the
continued dimunition of the apparent diameter
of the sun, according to the best observation of
several centuries, we must suppose that the an
cients were not mistaken in the estimates they
have transmitted to us.
From The Nevada journal.
1856-01-11 | Nevada City, Calif. | View witness in context
and ar
gue from it that the increasing humidity
of our summers and the loss ot fertility by
tho earth, are to be attributed solely to
this circumstance.
In the course of si* thousand years
from (he present time, they assume that
the distance will be so great that only an
eighth part of the warmth wc now enjoy
from tho sun will he communicated to the
earth, and it will then be covered with
eternal ice in tho seme manner as we now
sea tho plains of the north, where tha ele
phant. formerly lived, and have neither
spring nor autumn.
No credit has heretofore been given to
a tradition of the ancient Egyptians and
Chinese, according to which these people
formerly saw the sun’s disc almost four
times as large as we now see it; for they
estimated tho apparent diameter of the sun
as double of what it is seen in our day.—
If, however, we pay attention to the con
tinued diminution of the apparent diamo
of the sun according to observations ofsev
cral centuries, we must suppose that the
ancients were not mistaken in the esti
mates they have transmitted to us.
An
From The Nevada journal.
1856-01-11 | Nevada City, Calif. | View witness in context
The distance of the Sun most the
Earth increasing.—Tho German Jour
nals have given some, tables which prove
that the distance between the earth and
t’no sun is increasing annually by ono
thousandth part of that<distance,
From The spirit of the times.
1856-02-02 | New-York [N.Y.] | View witness in context
dice, that he would never again look
at the mirror or its owner.
The Distance of the Sun from the Earth Increasing.—The German jour-
nals have given some tables which prove that the distance between the
earth and sun is increasing annually, and argue from it that the increasing
humidity of our summers and the loss of fertility by the earth, are to be
ausribuied solely to this circumstance.
No credit has heretofore been given to traditions of ancient Egyptians
and Chinese, according to which there people formerly said the sun’s
disc was almost four times as large as we now see it, for they estimated
the apparent diameter of the sun as doubie of what it is seen in our day.
If, however, we pay attention tothe continued diminution of the ap-
parent diameter of the sun, according to the best observation of several
centuries, we must suppose that the ancients were not mistaken in the
estimates they have transmitted to us.
In the course of six thousand years from the present time, they assume
that the distance will be so great that only an eighta part of the warmth
Ww. now enjoy from the sun will be communicated to the earth, and it
will then be covered with eternul ice in the same manner as we now see
the plains of the north, where the elephant formerly lived, and have nei-
ther spring nor autumn.
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AN APPEAL TO THE
From Fayetteville observer.
1856-02-07 | Fayetteville, N.C. | View witness in context
No credit ha- h- r. toior'- bo'-n giveti to tradjtion.s
of ancic-rjt Lgyfiti;fns an'l (Miine^e, according to
which the.s.- ffOTiie f..rnjerly suid the sun’s di.-c
was almn.;t‘f'.'.r a : ... as large as we now .see it,
for they e=tin;..r d the a*.parent diameter of the
sun doutdo of what it is -een in our day.
^ If, however, we p:iy attention to the continued
diminution of the :ij.parent diameter of the sun,
according to the best observation of .several cen-
turie--. wo mu^t siippoif that the aneients were
not ijijsrakcn in th.* th
raitted to
From The daily journal.
1856-02-08 | Wilmington, N.C. | View witness in context
iials have ciyi-ii s
I v
ine
the
table si winch prove that the distance between
cat t n ana sun i mcreiiMiii; annually, mnl argue
Ironi it that Ibe uicteiisiiiK butnidity of oui ntiiiner
and the lo of fertility hy the earth, an-to In-attributed
solely to this circuit stance
No credit hn heietofore been given to tradition
of ancient ligyptians and Chinese, anonlm;: lo
which these people fonnerly sttid the sun's dik was
almost four time as huge a we now es il, for they
estirmitsil the aipaieul iliamc'sr of the sun na double
of what it i een in our day
If, how-fvc, we tity nttsutioii ui the coiitititud
tliimnution of the apparent diameter of the sun, uc
cordiiiK to the best observation of scveiul rentiiriss,
... - , . ,
we must suppo. that the ancients w ere not mistaken
in the estimate the V have transmitted to us
In the course of six thousand year from the pie
sent time, they assume that the tlistanot1 will ho so
preat
that only an eighth putt tif the warmth we
now enjoy from the sun w ill he communicated to the
entin, anu it w i
inen ne covercu witii eternal ce in
the san e manner as we now see the plains of the
ninth, where the elephant formerly lived, anil have
neither spring nor autumn.
From Daily morning news.
1856-02-08 | Savannah, Ga.
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From New Orleans daily crescent.
1856-02-12 | [New Orleans, La.] | View witness in context
advises to tap the
ide walls of the stream, so as to divert it from its
conrse on the town of Hilo.
ThE DISTAncE oE thE SuN FEOM The EartH In
cheASine. The German journals have given some
tables which prove that the distance between the
earth and sun is increasing annually, and argue fror
it that the increasing humidity of our summers and
the loss of fertility by the earth, are to be attributed
solely to this circumstance.
No credit has heretofore been given to traditions of
ancient Egyptians and Chinese, according to which
these people formerly said the sun's dise was almost
four times as large as we now see it for they estimat
ed the apparent diameter of the sun as double of what
it is seen in our day.
If however, we pay attention to the continued di
minution of the apparent diameter of the sun, ac
cording to the best observation of several centuries,
we must suppose that the ancients were not mistaken
in the estimates they have transmitted to us.
In the course of six thousand years from the pres
ent time, they assume that the distance will be so
great that only an eighth part of the warmth we now
joy from the sum will be communicated to the
earth, and it will then be covered with eternal ice in
the same manner as we now see the plains of the
north, where the elephant formerly lived, and have
neither spring nor autumn.
The
From The Newbern journal.
1856-02-13 | Newbern, N.C. | View witness in context
to
j Tub Distaxcbof tub Sun from the Earth
lscKEV3iNO.The! German Uou'naU hav
giTen some tabk-s which prove that the dist
tance between the earth and sun is iucreas
ing aunually, and argue from it thnt the in
creasing humidity of our summers and the
os of Caruliiy by'the earth, are to be attribrb
in,
j d solely to th, is, circumstance. , 1
j cret lt3tofcrftJea given to tr
dilions of ancient Egyptians an Chinese, ac
wording to whk-h tneRe fotde formerly said
the sun's dise was almost four times as large
1 1 as we now see it, for thy estimated the ap
1 1 parent diameter of the sau as double of what
i Ut is seen in our day.
! Tf, however, w av aten tion to the con-
tinned dimiautidn of the apparent iiameter
ot the sun, ac oidiogNto the best observation
of several ceatuiies, Jwd must suppose that
the ancients were not no U taken in th estK
mates they hve transmitted lb us, v
pItt the : eoutse ot six thousand years from
, the present time, they assume that the dis
tanc will be to ereat that only an eighth
paprt bf the wrmth we now enjoy froai the
vn will b communicattd to the earth. . and
it will then Ih covered .with eternal ice in
the same manner as wenw V-c the plains of
sue norm, wnvre tne eu-pnant romeriv lived.
tu.A UTf BilBtJr ' spring nor ftituma
From The times.
1856-02-14 | Greensborough, N.C. | View witness in context
ftom tho sun will be communicated to the Droecnes-pocseis oi iui preacuB.-,
caiih, and it will then be covered-. with
eternaHcc'inrihe samo lnahhcr as woTiow
sco the plains of tho north, where, the ele
phant ."formerly lived, and havo neither
spring nor autumn.' ' ' '
as any where-clse ; llo would Jike tofcc
our townrflottrishto ;. Stab -he-il not re
gard towus as the chief glory of any people,
Those 'who raised the
From The morning comet.
1856-02-14 | Baton Rouge, La. | View witness in context
sh
ed, they will be returned to bondage.
ThE DISTANCE OF THE SUN FRON
THE EARTH INCREASING.The Gel
man Journals have given some tables
which prove that the distance between
the earth and sun is increasing ann
ally, and argue from it that the increas
ing humidity of our summers and the
loss of fertility by the earth, are to be
attributed solely to this circumstance,
No credit has heretofore been given
to traditions of ancient Egyptian and
Chinese, according to which these pec
ple formerly said the sun's diso was
almost four times as large as we now
see it, for the etimates the apparent
diameter of the sun as double of what
it is seen in our day.
If, however, we pay attention to the
continued diminution of the apparent
diameter of the sun, according to the
best observation of several centuries,
we must suppose that the ancients,
were not mistaken in the estimates
they have transmitted to us.
In the course of six thousand years,
from the present time, they assume
that the distance of the sun will be so
great that only an eight part of the
warmth we now enjoy from the sun
will be communicated to the earth,
and it will then be covered with eter
nal ice in the same manner as we now
see the plains of the north, where the
elephant formerly lived, and have
neither spring nor autumn
Our frind Robert E. McHatton,
of this Par
From The times.
1856-02-14 | Greensborough, N.C. | View witness in context
The Distance or the Sits from the
Earth LvcnEAsixa, -The German jour
nals have given soihe tables which prove
that the" distance between tho earth and
sun is increasing annually, and argue from
it.that the increasing hnmidity of our sum
mers and tho loss of fertility by the earth,
aro to bo Attributed, solely to this circum
stance. '
T S"o credit basT heretofore teen given to
traditions of ancient Egygtaihs and Chinese,
according to which -these people formerly
said the sun's disc was almost fotir'timcs
afhtrgc asw.'now'siH) it, for jhcj' es(ima-
that he was
From The Ripley advertiser.
1856-02-14 | Ripley, Miss. | View witness in context
.
Distance of the sun FroM
THE EARTH INCREASINnG.
The German journals have given
some tables which prove that the dis
tance between the earth and sun is
increasing annually, and argue from
it that the increasing humidity of our
summers and the loss of fertility by
the earth, are attributable solely to
this circumstance.
In the course of six thousand year
from the present time, they assume
that the distance will be so great that
only an eighth part of the warmth
.
we now enjoy from the sun will be
communicated to the earth, and it
will then be covered with eternal ice
in the same manner as we now see
the plains of the north, where the ele
phant formerly lived, and have neith
er spring nor autumn.
No credit has heretofore been given
to traditions of the ancient Egyptians
and Chinese, according to which these
people formerly said the sun's dis
tance was almost four times as large
as we now see it, for they estimated
the apparent diameter of the sun as
double of what it is seen in our day.
If however, we pay attention to the
continued diminution of the apparent
diameter of the sun according to the
best observation of several centuries,
ars, was shot through the we u unpos tha the anen
xpired immediately; and e o ien i te
her rome in or i4 vears they have tranenitted
From Ellsworth American.
1856-02-15 | Ellsworth, Me. | View witness in context
The Distance of The Sun from the Earth
Increasing
The German journals have given some
tables which prove that the distance be
tween the earth and the sun is increasing
annually, and argue from it that the in
creasing humidity of our summers and
the loss of fertility by the earth, are to
be attributed solely to this circumstance.
In the course of six thousand years
from the present time, they assume that
the distance will be so great that only an
eighth part of the warmth we now enjoy
from the sun will be communicated to
the earth, and it will then be covered
with eternal ice in the same mannef as
we now see the plains of the North,
where the elephant formerly lived, and
have neither spring nor autumn.
-Ne credit has heretofore been given to
traditions of the ancient Egyptians and
Chinese, according to which these peo
ple formerly said the sun's disc was al
most four times as large as we now see
it, for they estimated the apparent diam
eter of the sun as double of what it is
seen in our day. If, howevor, we pay
attention to the continued diminution of
the apparent diameter of the sun, accord
ing to the best observetion of several cen
turies, we must suppose that the ancients
were not mistaken in the estimates they
have transmitted to us.
From The Athens post.
1856-02-22 | Athens, Tenn. | View witness in context
. Distance or the Sun from1 the
Earth IncrEasino. The German journals
have given some tables which prove that the
distance between the earth and sun w in
creasing humidity of our summers and the
loss of fertility by the earth, are .to oe
attributed solely H this circumstnnce.
No credit lias heretofore been given lo tra
ditions of ancient 'Egyptians and Chinese,
according to which these peopl formerly
said the sun's dise was almost four times as
large ns we now see it, for they estimated the
apparent diameter of the sun as double ol
what it is seen in our day. -
If, however, we psy uttentlon to the cont
tinued diminution of the apparent diameter
of the sun, according to the best observation
of several centuries, we must suppose that
the ancients were not mistaken in the esti
mates they have transmitted to us.
In the course of six thousand years from
the present time, they assume that the dis
tnneo will be so great that only an eight part
of tho warmth we now enjoy from the sdn
will be communicated to the enrth, and it will
then lie cov. red with tcrnal jce in the same
manner as we noWst the plains of the
norlh, whero the elephant formerly Hvedt
nnd Irave neither spring nolrnu tunln.
V Sutian Riding Outdoss. The National In
telligencer
From Southern sentinel.
1856-02-23 | Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.] | View witness in context
The Distance of the Sun from the Earth^In^
creasing.— The Vermaß journals have given
some tables which prove that the distance be
tween the earth and sun is increasing annually,
and argue from it that the increasing humidity
of our summers and the loss of fertility by the
earth, are to be attributed solely to this circum
stance.
No credit has heretofore been given to tra
ditions of ancient Egyptians and Chinese, ac
cording to which these people formerly said
the sun's due was almost four times as large
as we now see it, for they estimated the «par
ent diameter of the san as doable of what it
is seen in our day
If, however, we pay attention to the oontin«
ued idminotion of tbe apparent diameter of the
sun, according to the beet observation of sev
eral centuries, we most suppose that tbe an
cients were not mistaken in the estimates they
have transmitted to os. ,
In tbe course of sis thousand years' from
the present time, they assume that the distance
will be so great that only an eighth part of tbe
warmth we now enjoy from tbe san will be
communicated to tbe earth, and it will then be
coram with eternal icd in tho ssflto sa
we now aee the plains of the north, where tbe
elephant formerly lived, and have neither
spring nor autumn.
ST Although uninformed as to whether
From The Davenport daily gazette.
1856-03-04 | Davenport, Iowa | View witness in context
e ee e e oe o i
tae wic pov ta te ian e etaton M
tween the earth and the sun is increasing
annually, and argue from it that the in-
creasing humidity of our summers, and the
loss of fertility by the earth, are to be at.
tributed solely to this circumstance. No
credit has hesetofore been given to tradi.
tions of ancient Egyptians and Chinese,
according to which those people formerly
aid the sun's disc was almost four times as
large as we now see it, for they estimated
the apparent diameter of the sun as double
of what it is seen in our day.
If, however, we pay attention to the con-
tinued diminution of the apparent diameter
of the sun, according to the best observa-
tions of several centuries, we must suppose
that the ancients were not mistaken in the
estimates they have transmitted to us. In
the course of six thousand years from the
present time, they assume that the dis.
tance will be so great that only an eigkth
Douglas,
the sophism of
Way
For the
From The Davenport daily gazette.
1856-03-04 | Davenport, Iowa | View witness in context
part of the warmth we now enjoy from thei i e i o e e e e o
sun will be communicated to the earth ando to oa a eee e o
then it wil be covered i etea ice inee e oe i o o a
e a ae a e o e te ao e e e e
of the north, where the elephants formerlyas ir. Fillmore leans the same way, they
lived, and have neither Spring nor AutumnI can
From Washington telegraph.
1856-03-05 | Washington, Ark. | View witness in context
The German jour
nals have given some tables which provo 1
that tho distance between the earth and
sun is increasing annually, and argue frum
it that the increasing humidity us our sum
mers and the loss oi fertility Ly the earth,
are tu be attributed aolcly tu thia circum
stance.
N«» credit has hvretufuro been given to
traditions us ancient Egyptians and Chine -e,
according to which tli«,*e people formerly
Raid the sun's disc wav Almost lour times ns
large as we now reo it, fur they eatimated
the apparent diameter us tire sun as double
of what it ia accn in our day.
If. however, we pay attention to the con
tinued diminuti' n of the apparent diameter
of the sun, according to tho Lest observe- ,
tioti of several centuries, we must suppose
that the ancient* were not mistaken in the
estimates they liave transmitted to us.
In the course of O.IXHI years from the
present time, they UMUtno that the distance
will be on great that only an eighth part of
the warmth wo now cujoy from the sun will
be communicated to the earth, nnd it will
then be covered with eternal ice io lL' samo
manner a'i wo now ate tho plain* «>f the
north, where tho elephant formerly lived,
nnd have neither spring nor autumn
...
En
From Wilmington journal.
1856-03-07 | Wilmington, N.C. | View witness in context
ation.
The Distance of the Sun from the Earth In
creasing The German journals have given some
tables vrhich prove that the distance bttween the
earth and sun is increasine- annuallv. n.nr! aro-no
m r-t uiuu
from it that the increasing humidity of our summers
and the loss of fertility by the earth, are to be at
tributed solely to this circumstance.
No credit has heretofore been given to traditions
of ancient Egyptians and Chinese, according to
which these people formerly said the sun's disk was
almost four times as large as we now see it, for they
estimated the appaient diameter of the sun as double
of what it is ?een in our day
If, however, we pay attention to the continued
diminution of the apparent diameter of the sun, ac
cording to the best observation of several centuries,
we must suppose that the ancients were not miataken
in the estimates they have transmitted to us.
In the course of six thousand years from the pre
sent time, they assume that the distance will be so
great that only an eighth part of the warmth we
now enjoy from the sun will be communicated to the
earth, and it will then be covered with eternal ce in
the same manner as we now see the plains of the
north, where the elephant formerly lived, and have
neither spring nor autumn.
From Scientific American (1845-1908)
1856-03-08 | New York | View witness in context
Distance or Tau Sun FroM THE Earta In-
CREASING—Some German papers are endeavor-
ing to prove that the distance between the
earth and the sun is increasing annually, and
argue from it that the increasing humidity of| hurricane from Mexico.
-of the brain, as Moleschott had done.
some summers and the loss of fertility by the
earth, are to be attributed to this circum
stance.
In the course of six thousand years from the
present time, they absurdly assume the distance
will be so great that only an eighth part of
the warmth we now enjoy from the sun will
be communicated to the earth, and it willthen
be covered with eternal ice, in the same man-
ner as we now see the plains of the North,
where the elephant formerly lived, and have
neither spring nor autumn.
Engraving Macuine—A number
From The Republican compiler.
1856-03-10 | Gettysburg [Pa.] | View witness in context
not think of it sooner. ain't dead yet?'
that's what ho said ?"
TIiR DISTANCI: OF TIM SUN FROM TITS EARTt!
breitmastNtL—The German journals have gi veg .
some tables which prove that the distance be
tween the earth and the sun isincreasing an
nually, and argue from it
. that the increasing
humidity of our summers and . the loss of fertili
ty by the earth are to be attributed sorely to .
this circumstance. No credit has heretofore
been given to traditions of ancient Egyptians
and Chinese, according to which these people
formerly said the sun's disc was almost four
times as large as we now see it, for they esti
mated the apparent diameter - of the sun a'
double of. what it is seen in our, day. If, how
ever, we pay attention to the continued diminu
tion of the apparent diameter of the sun, ac
cording to the best observations of several cen
turies, we must suppose that the ancients were
not mistaken in the estimates they have . trans
mitted to us. In , the' course of SIX • thousan,
years from the Present time they assume that
'the distance will be NO great that only an
eiy;htl► part. of the warmth we now enjoy front
tl.e sun will .he communicated . to the earth,
and it will then be covered with eternal. ice, in
the slime manner as we now see the plains of
the north, where the elephant formerly lived,
and have neither Spring nor Autumn.—Purl.
7'rans.
From Spirit of the age.
1856-03-12 | Raleigh, N.C. | View witness in context
The distance of the Sun from the Earth
Increasing. The German journals have
given some tables which prove that the dis
tance between the earth and the sun is in
creasing annually, and argue from it that the
increasing humidity jf our summers and the
loss of fertility by the earth, are to be attri
buted solely to this circumstance.
In the course of six thousand years from
the present time, they assume that the dis
tance will be so great that only an eighth
part of the warmth we nowenjoy from the
sun, will be communicated to the" earth, and
it will then be covered with ice in the sama
manner us we now see the plains of the North,
where the elephant formerly lived, and have
neither spring nor autuian. 5
No credit has heretofore been given to tra
ditions of the ancient Egyptians and Chinese,
according to which the people formerly said
the sun's disc was almost four times ss large
as wo now see it, for they estimated the ap
parent diameter ol the sun as double of what
it is seen in our day. If however, ws pay
attention to the continued diminution of the
apparent diameter of the sun, according to
the best observation of .several centuries, we
must suppose that the aneleats were not rais-
i taken in the estimates they have transmitted
to us.
From Western Reserve chronicle.
1856-03-12 | Warren, Ohio | View witness in context
DISTANCE OFTHE SUN FROM
THE EARTH INCREASING.
The German journals have given some
tables which proves that the distance be
tween the earth and the sun is increas
ing sunually, tend argue from it that the
increasing humidity of our summers and
the loss of fertility by the earth, tire to
be attributed solely to this circumstance
No credit has heretofore been given to
traditions of ancient Egyptians and Chi
nese, according to which these people
formerly said the sun's dise was almost
foui times as large as we now see it, for
they estimated the apparent diameter of
the sun as double of what it is seen in
our day.--
If, however, we pay attention to the
continued diminution of the apparent di
ameter of the sun, according to the best
observation of several centuries, mt must
suppose that the ancients were not mis
taken in the estimates they have trans
mitted to us. v
In the course of six thousand yi ars
from the present time, they assume that
the distance will be so great that only an
eighth part of the warmth we now enjoy
fiom the sun will be communicated to the
earth, and it will be covered with eter
nal ice in the same manner as we now
see the plains of the north, where the
elephant formerly lived, and have neith
er spring or autumn.
From Staunton spectator.
1856-03-12 | Staunton, Va. | View witness in context
The Distance of the Sun from the Earth .
Increasing.—The German journals have givenj
some tables which prove that the distance be
tween the earth and the sun is increasing annual j
ly.and argue from it that the increasing humidity i
!ot our Summers and the loss of fertility by the
earth are to be attributed solely to this circum
stance. No credit has heretofore been given to
traditions of ancient Egyptians and Chinese.accor
ding to which these people formerly said the
gun’s disc was almost four times as large as we
now see it, for they estimated the apparent dip- j
meter of the sun as double of what it is seen in i
our day. If, however, we pay attention to the j
continued diminution of the apparent diameter of
the suit, according to the best observations of
several centuries, we must suppose that the
ancients were not mistaken in the estimates they
have transmitted to us. In the course of six i
thousand years from the present time,they assume :
that the distance will be so great that only an |
eighth part of the warmth we now enjoy from the j
!sun will be communicated to the earth, and it
i will then be covered with eternal ice, in the same
I manner ns we now see the plains of the north,
where the elephant formerly lived, and have,
neither Spring nor Autumn. Port Trails.
From Minnesota weekly times.
1856-03-15 | St. Paul, Minn. | View witness in context
azine.
The Distance from tue Sun to the Earth
Increasing.—The German Journals have given
some tables which prove that the distance be
tween the sun and the earth is increasing every
year, and argue from it that the increasing tin -
inidity of our sumim i s and tbe loss of fertility
by the earth are to be attributed solely to this
circumstance. No credit has heretofore been
given to traditions of ancient Egyptians and
Chinese, according to which, these people for
merly said the sun’s disc was almost four times
as large as we now see it, for they estimated the
apparent diameter of the sun as double of what
is seen in our day. If, however, wc pay atten
tion to the continued diminution of the apparent
diameter of the sun, according to tho best obser
vations of several centuries,we must suppose that
the ancients were not mistaken in the estimates
they have transmitted to us. In the course of
six thousand years from the present time, they
assume that tho distance will be so great that
only an eighth part of tbe warmth we now enjoy
from the sun will be communicated to the earth,
and it will then be covered with eternal ice in
the same raanucr as we now see the plains of
the North, where the elephant formerly lived, and
have neither spring nor autumn.
A
From The Southern star.
1856-03-15 | Panola, Miss. | View witness in context
THE DistArce OE The SuN PrOM
THE EARTI. INCREASING-The
German journals have given some tables
which prove that the distance between
the earth and sun is increasing annually
and argue from it, that the in ceasing
humidity of our summers and the 1osa
of fertility by the earth, are to
be attributed solely to this cir
cumstance. No credit has here
tofore been given to traditions
of ancient Egyptians and Chins
eso, according to which these
people formerly said the sun
lisc was almost four times as
large as we now see it, for they
estimated the apparent diam
eter of the sun as double of
what it is seen in our day. If,
however, we pay attention to
the continued diminution of
the apparent diameter of the
sun, according to the best obser
vation of several centuries, we
must suppose that the ancient
were not mistaken in the estim
ates they have transmitted to
In the course of six thou sand
years from the present time,
they assume that the distance
will be so great that only an
eighth part of the warmth we
now enjoy from the sun will be
communicated to the earth, and
it will then be covered with
eee o e e aeeee eeeo o o e
eternal ice in the same manner
as we now see the plains of the
north, where the elephant form-.
erly lived' and have neither
spring nor autumn.
Rarnes
From The Trinity journal.
1856-03-15 | Weaverville, Trinity County, Cal. | View witness in context
as a present to
filler bride, This is ubout uji to the
.1 Ionian mark.” *
Ian ItisiANct; of ntuHt fuom rut L.wvni
C'Iikasinu.- The Crriuan journals hate
cn some tables which [•rove that the div
ice between the earth and - nu is increasing
uially, and argue from it that the incrca
; humidity of our Kuimners and the |o-s ol
tility hy llie earth, are to be attributed
L*ly to tins circumstance.
No credit has heretofore been given to
ditions of undent Lgy|>tiun.s and Cnim s ,
lording to which these |,eo|ile form* tly
.1 lim sun s disc was almo t lour tunes as
geasm now see it, tor they estimated
appare nt diainct. r of the sun as double
what it is seen in our day.
It, however, we pay attention to the con
ned diminution ol the appurent diumeti r
Hie nil, uceording to the best oli.a rvutiou
«( vt rul centuries, we must .suppose mat
ancients were not mistaken in the esti
t -s they have transmitted to us.
fu the com . a oi six thousand years from
present time, they assume that the <hs
tte will he so great that only an eighth
t ol the warmth we now enjoy from the
. will be communicated to the earth, and
vili then he covered with eternal ice in
same manner as we now see the iilaius
*•
From The Trinity journal.
1856-03-15 | Weaverville, Trinity County, Cal. | View witness in context
*
The Distant e of the Sen most tit; Earth
Increasing.-—The Ccniiiin journals have
given some tallies which prove that the «ti->
lance between the earth ami am is innvu.-iiig
annually, and argue from it that the iuerems
ing humidity of our summers and the lo-s o|
fertility by the earth, are to be attributed
solely to tins circumstance.
No credit has heretofore been given to
traditions of undent Egyptians and ( aim sc,
according to which these people formerly
said the sun’s disc was almost four times as
large us wo now see it, for they estimated
the apparent diuuiet r of the sun u-> double
of what it is oeen in our day.
If, however, we pay attention to the con
tinued diminution of the apparent dnnneti r
of the sun, according to the best observation
of several centuries, we must suppose that
the ancients were not mistaken in the esti
mates they have transmitted to us.
In the course of six thousand years from
the present time, they assume that the dis
tance will be bo great that only an eighth
part of the warmth we now enjoy from the
sun will be communicated to the earth, mid
it will then be covered with eternal ice in
the same manner as we now see the plains
of the north, w here the elephant formerly
lived, and have neither spring nor autumn.
From The post.
1856-03-26 | Lebanon, Ky. | View witness in context
Tiik Distance of the Scn rito:.i the
Earth Increasing. — The German journ-
als have piven some tables which prove
that the distance between the earth and
the sun is increasing annually, and .argue
from it that the increasing humidity of our
summers and the loss of fertility by the
earth are to be attributed solely to this
From The post.
1856-03-26 | Lebanon, Ky. | View witness in context
of the sun, according to lie, .‘so dre.ss that persons who have
Hie best of observations of several centu--
ries we must suppose that the ancients
were not mistaken in the estimates they |
have transmitted to us. ' In the course of
six thousand years from the present time,
assumed that the distance will bo so great
that only and eighth part of the warmth
we now enjoy from the sun will be com-
municated to the earth, and it will then be
covered with eternal ice, in the same man-
ner as we now see the plains of the north,
where the elephant formerly lived, and
have neither Spring nor Autumn. — Port-
land Transcript.
From The south-western.
1856-04-02 | Shreveport, La. | View witness in context
The German journals have given some ta
bles which prove that thi distaci&e between the
earth andsun isinereasing annually, and argue
from it that the increasing humidity of our sutn
mers and the loss of fertility by the earth,-are
to be attributed solely to this chre mstannie.
No credit has heretofore beenggiven to tia'
ditions of ancient.gyptians"nri d OChinese,,ac
cording to -which tJiese people formarly said the
sun's disc was almoit4fqur timesas large as we
now see it, for they qestimated the apparent
diameter of the sun- as doible of what it is
seen in our day.
If, however, we. pay attention to the con
tinued diminution of the apparent diameter of
the sun, according to:the best observations of
severaloertnries, we must suppose that the an
cients were not mistaken in the estimates they
have transmitted to .uS.,
In the course of six. thousand years from the
present time, they, assume that the distance
will be so great that only an eighth part of the
warmth which we enjoy from the, sun will be
communicated to the eaith, and it will-then be
covered with eternal cAi the samine manner as
we now see the plains df the nortl, 'where the,
elephant formerly lived, and have neither any
spring or autam.n -
The A
From Houma Ceres.
1856-04-02 | Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La. | View witness in context
bost by calling for assistance. Others
ad in their rooms or among the frag
the cab.
pitetis their woms or among thef.
Te Distance of the Sun from the
wl facreasing.The German journals
bare given somes tables which prove that
as distance between the easth and simn
a iscreasing annually, and argue from it
at the increasing humidity of our sum
ro and the loss of fertility by the earth,
sa to be affributed solely to this cicum
o credit has heretofore been given to
a traditions of ancient Egyptians and
according to which these people
id the sun's disc was almost
times as large as wo now see it, for
the apparent diamter
of what it is seen in our
we pay attention to the
imination of the apparent
of the sun, according to the best
I several centuries, we minst
spoe that the ancients were not mis
estimates they have transmit
aes of sir thesendver
a the course of six thousand years fron
ne, they assume that the dis
hace will be so great that only an eighth
art of the waruath we now enjoy from the
sill be commmmnicated to the earth,
ad k will then be covered with eternal
manner as wo now see
of the north, where the
erly lived, and have neitheir
We see by the Court
From The Charleston mercury.
1856-04-04 | Charleston, S.C.
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From Thibodaux minerva.
1856-04-05 | Thibodaux, La. | View witness in context
In the course of six thousand years from the
present time, they assumed that the distance
will be so great that only an eighth part of the
warmth we now enjoy from the sun will be com
municated to the earth, and it will then bee over
ed with eternal ice in the same manner as we
now see the plains of the north, where the ele
phant formerly lived, and have neither spring
nor autumn.
How Some
From Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper.
1856-04-05 | New York, N.Y. | View witness in context
It is stated by German astronomers that tl é
sun is increasing his distance from the earth annually ; and in the course of six thousana
years from the present time, it is supposed that the distance will be so great, that only
an eighth part of the warmth we now enjoy from the sun will Be communicated from the
sun to the earth, and it will then be covered with eternal ice, in the same manner es
we now see the plains of the North, where the elephant formerly lived, and have
neither spring nor autumn.
From Shepherdstown register.
1856-04-05 | Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.] | View witness in context
and in the course <?f fix'
thousand years from the presen; time, ir^
?'?pfMM>eU thai the distance will be so gr^. 1
thai only an eigi.th part of the warmth
we now enjoy from lite ?uu will he coai
u unic^te ! to lite eacih, and it u ill then be.
covered wi.h "tern-d ice, in the same man-!
ner as n*. ^ .??? the plains of ilie North,'
w linn the eiepfeaot loui.eii y .liffj, ,
have teither spring nor auiuuiii, - 1
From Anti-slavery bugle.
1856-04-05 | New-Lisbon, Ohio | View witness in context
Tho (Imiinn journals have given some
tables which proio that tho distance between
the earth nnd sun is increasing annually, and argue
from it that the increasing humidity of our sum
mers and tho loss of fertility l.y the c.iath, nro to
be attributed solely to this eircunistanco. No credit
has hereti.roro been given to traditions of ancient
Egyptions nnd Chinese, according to which these
people formerly Jsaid tho sun's disc was almost
four limes as large as we now seo it, for they esti
mated the apparent diameter of tho sun as 'double
of what it is seen in our day. If, however, wo pay
attention to the continued diminution of apparent
diameter of the sun according to the best observa
tion of Kcvernl centuries, wo must suppose that
tho ancients wero not mistaken in the estimates
they have trnsmiited to us. In the courso of six
thousand years from the present time, they assumo
that the distance w ill bo so great that only an
eighth part of warmth wo now enjoy from the sun
will be communicated to the enrth.ar.d it w ill them
be covered with eternal ico in the samo manner as
we now see tho plains id the North, whero the
elephant formerly lived, and havo neither spring
nor autumn.
1' II E A
From German reformed messenger.
1856-04-09 | Chambersburg, Pa.
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From The southern enterprise.
1856-04-10 | Greenville, S.C. | View witness in context
It is stated by Gorman astronomers
that the sun is increasing his distance
from the earth anually; and in the
course of six thousand years from the
present lime, it is supposed that the
distance will be so great that only an
eighth p:\rt of the wafmth we now enjoy
from the sun will be communicated
to the earth, and it will then bo covered
WIi-ll Otci uSt ivC, iii tiiw iwiiiv ujwim
ner as wo now see the plains of tho
North, where tho elephant formerly
lived, aud have neither spring nor autumn.
From Yorkville enquirer.
1856-04-10 | Yorkville, S.C. | View witness in context
and of a constitution
so healthy that he never had occasion for the
service of a physician, and died without pain
- 1
or prcYiuuBsiciiueafl.
Tite Earth Crowing Colder.?It is
stated by Cernian astrouomers that the sun
is increasing his distance from the earth
annually; and, in the course of six thousand
years from the present time, it is supposed,
that the distance will be so great that only
an eighth part of the warmth we now enjoy
from the sun will be communicated to the
earth, and it will then be covered with eternal
ice, in the same manner as we now see
the plains of the North, where the elephant
formerly lived, and have neither spring nor
autumn.
From Lynchburg daily Virginian.
1856-04-19 | Lynchburg [Va.] | View witness in context
of of Wall
street.
ee o e
ThE EARTH GHOWING COLDER. It is stated
by German astronomers that the sun is increas
ing his distance from the earth annnally; and in
the course of six thousand years from the present
time, it is aupposed that the distance will be so
great that only an eighth part of the warmth we
now enjoy from the sun will be communioated to
the earth, and it will then be covered with eter
nal ice, in the same manner as we now see plains
of the North, where the elephant formerly lived,
and have neither spring nor autumn.
o Oe
A
From The Athens post.
1856-04-25 | Athens, Tenn. | View witness in context
years from the present time, that' the
distnnce will be so great that only nn eighth
part of the wn nn th we now enjoy frnm the
sun will be communicated to the earth; nnd
it will then be covered with eternal ice, in
the name manner ns we see the plains of the
North, where the elephant formerly lived, nnd
have neither spring nor nulumn.
Our non
From The Pacific.
1856-05-01 | San Francisco [Calif.] | View witness in context
enlarge.
Tue Distance or tae Son From THE
Eartu Increasinc.—The German journals
have given some tables which prove that
the distance between the earth and the san
is increasing and argue from it
that the increasing humidity of our sum-
mers and the loss of fertility by the earth
are to be attributed solely to this circum-
— — —
iven to iti ancient
and Chinese, according to which these peo-
ple formerly said the sun’s disc was almost
four times as large as we now see it, for
they estimated the t diameter of
the sun as double of what it is seen in our
day. If, however, ws wey attention to the
continued diminution of the a t diam-
eter of the sun, according to the best obser-
vation of several centuries, we must s
pose that the ancients were not mistaken
the estimates they have transmitted to us.
In the course of six thousand years from
the present time, they assume that the dis-
tance will be so great that only an eighth
part of the warmth we now enjoy from the
sun will be communicated to the earth and
it will then be covered with eternal ice in
the same manner as we now see the plains
of the North, where the elephant
lived, and have neither spring nor autumn.
From Christian Observer (1840-1910)
1856-05-08 | Louisville
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From The people's press.
1856-05-09 | Salem, N.C. | View witness in context
in every
inghis distance from the. earth annually-; and PectwiJ lhat of the most celebrated in the
A;. vnnmwA iv. States, and at prices which wril make, it to the
m the oourse orsix thousand year from the . . r u :!1
present time, it is snj
lpposea mat me aistancei
v":ni tut i 1. r -u . I
:Hm 7u6 Mk l"r M7:s "X
. warmth wa now enjoy from the sun will-be
communicated to the earth, and it will then be to Uy person needing such, to give me the prefer
. covered with eternal ice, in the same manner ence without regard to expense of sending same
as we now see plains of tne norm, wnere tne
elephant formerly lived and have neither 'spring j
nor autumnr
From Southern Cultivator (1843-1906)
1856-06-01 | Atlanta
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From Sugar planter.
1856-06-07 | West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.] | View witness in context
a vear.
THE EARTH GROWINO COLDEr.-It is
stated by German astronomers that the
sun is increasing his distance from the
earth amually; and in the course of six
thousand years from the present time,
it is supposed that the distance will be so
great that only an eighth part of the
warmth we now enjoy from the sun will
be communicated to the earth, and it
will then be covered with eternal ice, in
the same manner as we now see plains
of the North, where the elephant for
merly lived, and have neither spring nor
anthin.
The river is falling, and the weather
warm, over here.
WHAT IT COsts to SUPPOrt ReYal
Ty.- There exists in Liverpool, England,
a society of merchants called the Finan
cial Reform Association, who
From Daily national intelligencer.
1856-09-16 | Washington City [D.C.] | View witness in context
silk must extend invariably across each bill.
The Earth and the Sun.—Some German papers are
endeavoring to prove that the distance between the earth
and the sun is increasing annually, and argue from it
that the increasing humidity of some summers and the loes
of fertility by the earth are to be attributed to this oir.
cumstanco.
In the course of six thousand years from
the present time they assume the distance will be so great
that only an eighth part of the warmth we now enjoy
from the sun will be communicated to the earth, and it
will then be covered with eternal ice.
Paper Manufacture.—A Mr. Simon proposes to sub
stitute, wholly or in part, the plants of the different spe
cies of the family
From Fayetteville observer.
1856-09-22 | Fayetteville, N.C. | View witness in context
The nnf (hr Sun.—Some (German pa
pers are end avoring to prove that the distance
between the earth and the sun is increasing an- '
nually, and argue from it that the increasing !
humidity of some summers and the loss of fertili- l
ty by the earth are to be attributed to this cir- !
cumstance. lu the cours(; of six thousand year.> !
from the present timo they assume the di.stance !
will be so great that only an eighth part of the i
warmth we now enjoy Iroui the sun will be com- j
municated to the earth, an.l it will then be eov- |
ered v;ith eternal ice.
From The morning comet.
1856-09-27 | Baton Rouge, La. | View witness in context
of
prove that the distance between the
earth and the sun is increasing an
nually, and argue from it that the in
creasing humidity of some summers
and the loss of fertility by the earth
are to be attributed to this circum
stance. In the course of six thou
sand years from the present time they
From The morning comet.
1856-09-27 | Baton Rouge, La. | View witness in context
ThE EARTH AND THE SUN.Some
German papers are endeavouring t
terman papers are endeavouring to
assume the distance will be so great
that only an eighth part of the warmth
we now enjoy from the sun will be
communicated to the earth, and
will then be covered with eternal ice.
From The Cecil Whig.
1856-10-04 | Elkton, Md. | View witness in context
in will bitterly regiet in after years.
Hall's Journal of Health.
The Eaktii and The Sun.—.Some German
papers are endeavoring to prove that the dis
tance between the earth and the sun is in
creasing annually, and argue from it that the
increasing humidity of some summers and the
loss of fertility by the earth are to be attribu
ted to this circumstance. In the course of
six thousand years from the present time,
they assume the distance will be so great
that on)}’an eighth part of the warmth we
now enjoy from the sun will be communica
ted to the earth, and it will then be covered
with eternal ice.
From Bradford reporter.
1856-10-23 | Towanda, Pa. | View witness in context
Trr: EARTH AND THE SlS.—Some German
j wipers are endeavoring to prove that the dis
tance between the Earth and Sun is increasing
annually, and argue from it that the increas
ing humidity of some summers and the loss of
fertility by the earth *re to be attributed to
tliis circumstance. In the course of six thou
sand years from the present time they asssumc
die distance will' be so great that only au
eighth part of the warmth we enjoy from the
Ftin, will bo communicated tii-thc earth, and it
will then, be covered with ekruai ie..
From The evening bulletin.
1856-11-15 | Louisville, Ky. | View witness in context
s.
J Cold Time Coming. — Some German papers
are endeavoring to prove that tbe distance be-
tween the earth and tbe sun is increasing annu-
ally, and argue from it that the increasing bu
midity of some summers and the loss of fertility
by the earth are to be attributed to this circum-
stance. In the course of six thousand years
from the present time, they assume the distance
will be so great that only tbe eighth part of the
warmth we now enjoy from the son will be
From New Orleans daily Creole.
1856-11-21 | New Orleans [La.] | View witness in context
Sea.
A Cold Time Coming.—Some German papers are
endeavoring to
From Pioneer and Democrat.
1857-05-29 | Olympia, Wash. Territory [Wash.] | View witness in context
the anointing of Saul
by Samuel, the battle of David and Goliah,
and other events of Scripture history, which
they claim as their own.
e i ae ee a
tronomers that the sun is increasing his
distance from the earth annually; and in
the course of six thousand years from the
present time, it is supposed that the dis
tance will be so great that only the one
eighth part of the warmness we now enjoy
from the sun will be communicated to the
earth, and it will then be covered with
eternal ice, in the same manner as we now
see the plains of the North, where the ele
phant formerly lived, and have neither
spring nor autumn.
From The Placer herald.
1857-06-13 | Auburn, Placer County, Calif. | View witness in context
The Distance of the Sun from the Earth
Increasing
Thu < lermaii Journal lias given some tables
w hich proves (hat the distance between the
earth and the sun is increasing initially, and
argues from it that the increasing humidity
of our summers and the loss of fertility by
the earth are to bo attributed solely to litis
circumstance.
No credit Inu liercforc been given to tradi
tions of ancient Egyptains and Chinese, ac
cording to which these people formerly said
the sun's disc was almost four limes as large
as we now see it, for they estimated the ap
pat ant diameter of the suit its double of what
it is seen in our day.
It', however, we pay attention to the con
tinued diminution of the apparent diameter
of the sun according to the best observation
of several centuries, we must suppose that
the ancients wore not mistaken in the esli
mates (hey have transmitted to us.
In (he course of six thousand years from
the present lime, they assume that the dis
tance will be so great (hat only tin eighth
part of the warmth wo now enjoy from the
sun will be communicated lo the earth, and
will bo covered with eternal ice in the same
manner as w o now see the plains of the north
where the elephant formerly lived, and hate
neither spring or antmim.
Bar
From Wisconsin Journal of Education 1856-1975
1857-07-01 | | View witness in context
Tue Distance or tHe SuN rrom THE Earta Increasrnc.—The German
. journals have given some tables which proves that the distance between the
earth and the sun is increasing annually, and argue from it that the increas- ‘
ing humidity of our summers and the loss of fertility by the earth, are to be
attributed solely to this circumstance.
No credit has heretofore been given to tradition of ancient Fgyptians and
Chinese, according to which these people formerly said the sun’s dise was
almost four times as large as we now see it, for they estimated the apparent
diameter of the sun as double of what it is seen in our day.
If, however, we pay attention to the continued dimunition of the apparent
diameter of the sun, according to the best observations of several centuries,
we must suppose that the ancients were not mistaken in the estimates they
have transmitted to us.
In the course of six thousand years from the present time, they assume
that the distance will be so great that only an eighth part of the warmth we
now enjoy from the sun will be communicated to the earth, and it will then
be covered with eternal ice in the same manner as we now see the plains of
the north where the elephant formerly lived, and have neither spring nor
autumn.—J1. 1. Teacher
From New-York dispatch.
1857-08-02 | New York [N.Y.] | View witness in context
The Distance of the Sun Increasing.—A
German journal has given some tables that prove
that the distance between the earth and the sun is
increasing annually, aud argues from it that the in
creasing humidity of our summers aud the loss of
fertility in some portions of the earth are to be at
tributed solely to this circumstance. No credit has
heretofore been given to traditions of ancient Egyp
tians and Chinese, according to which these people
formerly said the sun’s disc was almost four times
as large as we now see it, for they estimated the
apparent diameter of the sun as double of what it
is seen in our day. If, however, we pay attention
to the continued diminution of the apparent diame
ter of the sun according to the best observation of
several centuries, we suppose that the ancients
were not mistaken in the estimates they have trans
mitted to us. In the course of six thousand years
from the present time, they assume that the dis
tance will be so great that only an eighth of the
warmth we now enjoy from the sun will be commu
nicated to the earth, and will be covered with eter
nal ice in the same manner as we now see the
plains of the north where the elephant formerly
lived, and have neither spring nor autumn.
From Delaware weekly Republican.
1857-08-13 | Wilmington, Del. | View witness in context
Tlie tivrman journals bave given some ubles
wblrt. prove that ibe distance ™Seen tbô
earth and aun Is Increasing annually, and arguë
! from it that the Increasing humidity of bur
, summers, und the loss of fertility by tho earth
I are to be attribute 1 solely to thl. elreumsuncol
; .No credit bus heretofore been given to tradi
lion ol ancient Egyptians ami Chinese, accord- !
ing to which those pcoplo formerly paid tho
. '» diak was almost four times as largo as we !
it ; lor they estimated the upparent :
diameter of the «un as doubio ot what it is
-. day* H» however, we pay attention I
' to t,le continued diminution of the apparent I
: ,liHmcter ° r th o »un, according to the best ob- i
j »«ration» for several centuries, we must sup
' p08u l b at lhe aQ cients were not mistaken in
i *bu estimate* they have transmitted to us. In
■ lu couru® ot six thousand years from the pres
' CDt fr ,e y »«»unie that the distance will he
| Ru ß reat tb at only an elgth part of the warmth
> n . ow er *j u y fr'»m tho sun willfoe communi
I ca *® d tu tae ea rth ; und it will then be covered
\ wUh ,,t ® rna ) ice » ,n tlle «»me manner as we now
Î *b® plains of tho north, where the elopbant
1 lurmerl y hved, and have neither spring nor au
tumn
From American volunteer.
1857-09-10 | Carlisle [Pa.] | View witness in context
of the Sun fihim the Earth.-
German Journals have given Homo tables '
prove that iho distance between lb« cart!
sun in increasing iiunuallv, mul urgim (r
that Iho Increasing humidity ol our sum
and tin) loss of tenthly by fho earth, are lo bo
attributed solely lo Ibis clrcumsbvnvu. No evo
dit tins heretofore been given lo tradition of the
ancient Egyptians and Chinese, nccpnling lo
wliloli, ttieso people formerly said tbußUn’sdlsk
was almost tour times as largo as wo uoiv «oy it;
for they estimated iho apparent dtuuiojlbr.of tho
emi.ns double of what It i» aeon in ouhdoy. /If*
however, wo pay attention to the cojillnuort di
minution.of the apparent diameter of.,(lie aim
according to the heal observation* for several
centuries, wo must suppose that tho ancients
were not mistaken In the estimated they have
transmitted tons. In tho course ol six thousand
years from the present lime, they assume Hint
tiio distance-will be so great Unit only an eighth
part of the warmth wo now enjoy from the sun
will bo communicated to tho earth; and It will
thou bo covered with eternal ico, in tho same
manner ns wo now see the plains of (ho north,
whoro the olophat formerly lived, and have nei
ther spring nor autumn.
From Glasgow weekly times.
1857-10-08 | Glasgow, Mo. | View witness in context
I think of them.'"
Distance or the Sun from the Earth.
The German journals have given some
tables which prove that the distanco be
tween the earth and sun is increasing an
nually, and argue from it that the increas
ing humidity of our summers, and the loss
of fertility by the earth, are to be attributed
solely to this circumstance. No credit has
heretofore been given to tradition of ancient
Egyptians and Chinese, according to which
these prople formerly said the sun's disk
was almost four times as large as we now
see it; for they estimated, the apparent di
ameter of the sun as double of what it is
seen in our day. If, however, we pay at
tention to the continued diminution of the
apparent diameter of the sun, according to
the best observations for several centuries,
we must suppose that the ancients were not
mistaken in the estimates they have trans
mitted to us. In the course of six thou
sand years from the present time, they as
sume that the distance will be so great that
only an eighth part of the warmth we now
enjoy from the sun will be communicated to
the earth; and it will then be covered with
eternal ice, in the same manner as we now
see the plains of the north, where the ele
phant formerly lived, and have neither
spring nor autumn.
From The flag of our Union.
1857-10-31 | Boston [Mass.] | View witness in context
the distance will be so great that
only an eighth part of the warmth we now enjoy from
the sun will be communicated to the earth; and it will
then be covered with eternal ice, in the same manner
as we now see the plains of the north, where the ele-
phant formerly lived, and have neither spring nor
autumn.
From Grant County herald.
1857-11-14 | Lancaster, Wis. | View witness in context
Distance of the Sun From the
Earth.—Tho German journals have given
some tables which prove that the distance
between the earth and the sun is increas
ing annually, and argue from it that the
increasing humidity of our summers, and
the loss of fertility of the earth, are to be
attributed solely to this circumstance. No
credit has heretofore been given to the
tradition of aneientEgyplians and Chinese,
accordino' to which these people formerly
said the sun’s disc was almost four times
as large as we now see it; for they esti
mate that apparent diameter of the sun as
double of what it is seen in our day. If,
howev< r, we pay attention to the continu
ed diminution of the apparent diameter of
the sun, according to the best ob-ervations
for several centuries, we must suppose
that the ancients were not mistaken in the
estimates they have transmitted to us. In]
the course of six thousand years from the]
present time, they assume that the distance
iviff be so great that only one-eight part [
of the warmth we now enjoy from the!
sun will be communicated to the earth;
and it will then be covered with eternal]
ice, in the same- manner as we now see the ’
plains of the no; th, where the elephant
formerly lived, have neither spring m>i
autumn.
From Bradford reporter.
1857-12-10 | Towanda, Pa. | View witness in context
DISTANCE OF THE SUN FROM THE EARTH.—
The German journals have given some tables
which prove that the distance between the
earth and the sun is increasing annually, and
argues from it that the increasing humidity of
our summers and loss of fertility of the earth,
are to be attributed to this circumstance.—
No credit lias heretofore been given to the tra
dition of Ancient Egyptians and Chinese, ae
cording to which these people have formerly
said the sun's disc was about four times as
large as we now see it ; for they estimate the
apparent diameter of the sun as double that
which it is seen in our day. If, however, we
pay attention to the continual diminution of
the apparent diameter of the sun according to
the best observations for several centuries, we
must suppose that the ancients were not mista
ken in the estimates they have transmitted to
us.
From Bradford reporter.
1857-12-10 | Towanda, Pa. | View witness in context
In the course of six thousand years from
the present time, they assume that the distance
will be so great that only one-eight part of the
warmth that we now enjoy from the sun will
be communicated to the earth ; and it will
then be covered with eternal ice, in the manner
as we now see the plains of the north ; where
the elephant formerly lived arid have neither
spring nor autumn.
From Vermont patriot & State gazette.
1858-04-09 | Montpelier [Vt.]
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From Memphis daily appeal.
1858-04-25 | Memphis, Tenn. | View witness in context
Some German papers heve been en
deavoring to prove that the distance betweer
the earth and the sun is increasing annually
arguing from it that the increasing humidity
of some surnmers, and the loss of fertility by
the earth, are to be attributed to this circum
stance. In the course of six thousand years
from this time, they absurdly assume, the dis
tanes will be so great that only ah eighth par
of the wermth we now shjoy from the baat of
the sus will be communiested to the earth, an
i will sush be seyerss with sierhal ies!
From Ballou's Pictorial Drawing - Room Companion (1855-1859)
1858-05-08 | Boston | View witness in context
arc to Iks attributed to this
circumstance. In the course of six thousand years from this
time, they ahsunlly assume, the distance will he so great that on¬
ly an eighth part of the warmth w* now enjoy from the sun will
lie commanicated to tlic earth, and it will then be covered with
eternal icc I
^a
From White Cloud Kansas chief.
1859-01-13 | White Cloud, Kan. | View witness in context
The German journals
have given some tables which prove that .
the distance between the earth and sua is
increasing annually, and argue from it '
that the increasing humidity of our sum- 1
mors snd the loss of fertility by the earth,'
are to bo attributed solely to this circum
stance.
In the course of six thonsand years"
from the present time, they assume that
tho distance will be so great that only air
eighth part of the warmth we now enjoy
from the sun will be communicated to the
earth, and it will then be covered with
eternal ice in the same msnner as we now'
see the plains of the north, where the el
ephant formerly lived, and have nsither
Spring nor Autnmn.
No credit has heretofore been given to
traditions of the ancient E
From Vermont patriot.
1859-08-20 | Montpelier [Vt.]
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From Orleans independent standard.
1859-08-26 | Irasburgh, Vt. | View witness in context
the pastor, pay
off church debts, cushion the pulpit, ke,
observations of several centuries, we sup
pose that the ancients were not mistaken
in the estimates they Lave transmitted to
us. In the course of 6000 years from
the present time, they assume that the
distance will be so great that only an
eighth of the warmth we now enjoy from
the sun will be communicated to the earth,
and it will be covered with eternal ice in
the same manner as we now see the plains
of the North where the elenhant former
From The Cecil Whig.
1859-09-10 | Elkton, Md. | View witness in context
Rad News for Chilly People.— Accord
ing to the views of a distinguished astrono
mer, the earth is gradually increasing its
distance from the Sun. and in the course of
six thousand years the distance will best
great that only an eighth of the warmth we
now enjoy will be communicated to the
Earth from the Sun ; the Earth, therefore.
Will be covered with eternal tee and snow, as
we now see the plains of the North, where
tho elephant formerly lived, and where there
is neither Spring nor Autumn. In this case.
We recommend rheumatic and gouty people
to lay in a slock of flannels and see to their
drawers. Six thousand years will pass away
Very soon, and there is no telling how expen
sive flannel and “ sich ” will he at the time
mentioned.
From The penny press.
1859-09-10 | Cincinnati [Ohio] | View witness in context
.
BAn NEWS FoR CHILLY PEOPLE. According
to the views of a distinguished astronomer
the earth is gradually increasing its distance
from the sun, and in the course of six thou
sand years the distance will be so great that
only an eighth of the warmth we now enjoy
will be communicated to the earth from the
sun; the earth, therefore, will be covered
with eternal ice and snow, as we now see the
plains of the North, where the elephant for
merly lived, and where there is neither
spring nor autumn. In this case we recom
mend rheumatic and gouty people to lay in
a stock of flannels and see to their drawers.
Six thousand years will pass away very soon,
and there is no telling how expensive flan
nel and "sich" will be at the time mentioned.
THE SONS oF MALTA.
From Independent Republican.
1859-09-15 | Montrose, Pa. | View witness in context
. .
BAD Nswit ion CHILLY Pzopf.r...--Accord
-4,, lug to the views of a - distinguished astrono
nsusr, the Earth is-.gradually increasing its
distance from the Sun;and id Abe course_, of
ail thousand years, the distance will be so
-'great that an eighth of the wiiii•mth we
now,enjoy will be. communicated to the
Earthfrom the Sun ; the Earth, therefore,
be covered with eternal ice and snow,'
/as•we now seethe plains of the North,' where
• thelelephant formerly lived, and-'where there
is neither Spring nor Autumn. In this has;
fweforectimmend rheumatic add gouty people
to lay in a stock of flannels, and see to their
drasers.. - Six thonsand•years will pass away
very scion and there is no tilling how , ix
pensive flannel 'and "sick" will be at -the
timementioned.
tar Patronise Aims 04,Ftille.
From The western Democrat.
1859-09-20 | Charlotte, N.C. | View witness in context
pd
Sad Ntws for Chilly People. According
to the views of a distinguished astronomer, the
earth is crrudually increasing its distance from the
Sun, and in the course of six thousand years the
distance will be so great that only an eighth of the I
warmth we now enjoy will be communicated to the
Earth from the Sun; the Earth, therefore, will be
covered with eternal ice and snow, as we now see
the plains of the North, w here the elephant former
ly lived, and where there is neither Spring nor j
Autumn. In this case, we recommend rheumatic
and gouty people to lay in a stock of flannels. Six
thou.-and years will pass away very soon, and there
is no telling how expensive flannel and sich will
beat the time mentioned.
TIN
From M'Kean County Democrat.
1859-09-22 | Smethport, M'Kean County, Pa. | View witness in context
of the inn, recording to the. best observations
of : several Centuries, we suppose that the an
cients were not mistaken in the estimates they
have transmitted to In the course of six
thousand years from the Presentlime, they as
sume that the distance will be so great that
only an eighth of the warmth , ere now enjoy .
from the sun will he communicated to the
earth; audit Will be covered with eternal ice
in the sans manner as we ~now see the plains
of the north where tbe elephants formerly
From Lynchburg daily Virginian.
1859-09-22 | Lynchburg [Va.] | View witness in context
According to the views of a distinguished as
tronomer, the earth is gradnally increasing its
distance from the sun, and in the course of six
thousand years, the distance will be so great,
that only an eight of the warmth we now enjoy.
will be communicated to the earth from the sun;
the earth, therefore, will be covered with ice and
snow, as we now sce the plains of the North where
the elephant formerly lived, and where there is
neither Spring nor Autumn. In this case, we
reccomend rheumatic and gouty peonle to lay in a
stock of flannels and see to thei drasvers. Six the u
sand years will puss away very sotm, nd there is
no telling how expensive flannel and "sich" will
he at the time mentioned.
From Iredell express.
1859-09-23 | Statesville, N.C. | View witness in context
According to the views of a distinguished
astronomer, the earth is gradually increasing
its distance from the Sun, and in the course
of six thousand years the distance will be so
great that only an eighth of the warmth we
now enjoy will be communicated to the Earth
from the Sun ; the Earth, therefore, will be
covered with eternal ice and snow, as we now
see the plains of the North, where the ele
phant formerly lived, and where there is nei- PyOOO 0
Vher Spring nor Autumn. In this case, we
From Fremont journal.
1859-09-30 | Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio] | View witness in context
.
BAD NEWS FOR CHILLY PEOPLE.Ac
cording to the views of a distinguished as
tronomer, the earth is gradually increasing
its distance from the sun, and in the course
of six thousand years the distance will be so
great that only an eighth of the warmth
we now enjoy will be communicated to the
Earth from the Sun; the Earth, therefore,
will be covered with eternal ice and snow,
as we now see the plains of the North, where
the elephant formerly lived, and where
there is neither Spring nor Autumn. In
this case, we recommend rheumatic and
gouty people to lay in a stock of flannels
and see to their drawers. Six thousand
years will pass away very soon, and there
is no telling how expensive flannel and
"sich" will be at the time mentioned.
From Dakota City herald.
1859-10-01 | Dakota City, Neb. | View witness in context
of the sun, according to the
best observations of several centuries, we
suppose that the ancients were not mistaken
in the estimates that we have transmitted to
us. In the course of six thonsand years from
the present time, they assumed the distance
will be so great that only an eighth of the
warmth we now enjoy from the sun will be
communicated to the earth, and it will be
covers
th eternal ice, in the same manner
as we now see plains of the north, where the
elephant formerly lived, an
spring nor summer
have neither
BT
good inter
Se)Th
an who
aLt.
hie on
ons has
From The Wyandot pioneer.
1859-10-06 | Upper Sandusky, Ohio | View witness in context
and in the course of six thousand years
the distance will be so great that only an
eighth of the warmth we now enjoy will
From Asheville news.
1859-10-06 | Asheville, N.C. | View witness in context
f
According to the views of a distinguished
astronomer, tbe earth is gradually increasing
its distance from tbe Sun, and in the course
of six thousand years the distance will be so
great that only an eighth of the warmth we
now enjoy wil! be communicated to the Earth
from the Sun; the Earth, therefore, will be
covered with eternal ice and snow, as we n dw
see the plains of the North, where the ele
phant formerly lived, and where there is
neither Spring nor Autumn.
Hoo Cholera rs Tennssre. We hear
that the hog cholera is making sad ha?oc
among the hogs in many portions of the
county. jan t some hog doctor find
From Delaware inquirer.
1859-10-08 | Wilmington, Del. | View witness in context
.
Bad News for Chilly People.—A ccording to
thft views of a distinguish.-' r^tronoiner, tho earth
is gradually increasing its fiwtaneo fromthesun, and
the <'»""• "f six thousand years tho dietauce will
be so great that only
n0 w enjoy will be communicated to tho earth from
'be sun; the earth, thcreforo, will be covered with
^ri" ^ re ' n " h "' 0 ",' e p^ n n t°fcrrrly 'llreT'«ed
where there is neither spring nor autumn. In thi*
rheumatic ami gouty people to
lay in a stock of flannels and see to their drawers,
9iI Housaod year, will pats nwsy very
there is no telling how expensivo flannel and "rich'
b ' at th ' ,im
From The day book.
1859-10-10 | Norfolk, Va. | View witness in context
A distinguished astronomer says; ;,‘The
earth is gradually increasing its distance
from the sun, and in the course ot six
thousand years, the distance will be so
great that only an eight of |the warmth !
we now et j >y will be communicated to
tbe earth horn the sun. in this case, we
recommend rheumatic and gout people to j
lay in a stock of flannels, and see to their |
drawers. Six thousand years will pass i
away very soon, and there is do telling I
how expensive Ilaunol and 1 stch”,will be I
at tbe time mentioned.
“What wise provisions I
From The Bossier banner.
1859-10-14 | Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La. | View witness in context
lly made,
03" According to the views of tfi
distinguished astronomer, the earth is
gradually increasing its distance from
the sun, and in the course of six thou
sand years, he distance will be so
great, that only an eighth of the warmth
we now enjoy, will be communicated
to the earth from the sun ; the earth,
therefore, will be covered with ice and
snow, as we now see the plains of the
North, where the elephant formerly liv
ed, and where there is. neither Spring
nor Autumn. In this case, we recom
mend rheumatic and gouty people to
lay in a stock of flannels and see to
their drawers. Six thousand years will
pass away very soon, and there is no
telling how «xpensive flannel and "sich"
will be at the time mentioned.
ty
From Daily evening bulletin.
1860-02-04 | San Francisco [Calif.]
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From The Darling Downs Gazette and General Advertiser (Toowoomba, Qld. : 1858 - 1880)
1860-08-30 | Toowoomba, Queensland | View witness in context
— A
diatincniahed astmnomer save: ' Tbe
earth ia gradually increasing its
distance from the tun, and in tbe course
of aix thousand years, the distance will
bo so great that only an eighth of the
warmth we now enjoy will be oommuniottea
to the earth from tbe sun.*' In this
easo, rhenmatio and goaty people bs I
better Uy in a stock of fliuuelf, and
see to their drawers. Six thousand yean
will past away vary soon, anil them is
no telling ho* expensive fltaaat and '
»ich ' will be at tbe time mautiouad.