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Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-03-17
SOUNDS MADE BY INSECTS.

No insects have the powerof produc-
ing sound by the mouth; they do not
breathe through the moIth, and con-
sequently have no power of producing
sounds by that organ. The sounds are
produced either by the quick vibration
of the wings, or by beating on their
own bodies, or other hard substances.
with their mandibles or their feet. The
sound of the bee is produced by the Vi
bration of its wings in the air. The
cricket, when it is disposed to be mer-
ry, beats time with It's mandibles a.
gainst its head and horny sides, in the
same manner as human being. when
in good spirits or idle, drums with his
fingers on the table. There is a sound
which has often struck terror into the
souls of the superstitious, and which is
frequently heard behind the ceiling.
called the death-watch. This has been
ascertained to becaused by a small spe-
lies of wood-beetle, and most probably
n the same way as the cricket pro.
iuces its sound by beating with its feet
IN the wood.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-03-17
TO A SEGAR.

Sweet antidote to sorrow, toll and strife,
Charm against discomfort and wrinkled care.
Who knows Thy power can never know des
pair;
Who knows thee not, one solace lacks of life
When cares opprcss, or when the busy day
Gives place to tranquil eve, single puff
Can drive even want and lassitude away,
And givea mourner happiness enough.
They hide each evil that in prospect lies;
But when in evanescence fades thy smoke,
All! what, dear sedative, my cares shall smo.
ther7
If thou evaporate, the charm is broke,
Till |, departing taper, light another
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-03-17
MATRIMONY.

"sou ought to marry" said fellow tc
his friend.
"Never!" was the tart reply.
~ know good girl for you.'
''Let me alone"
''But perhaps you-pshaw! you don't
know her. She is young"
"T'hen she is sly"
'Beautifulw
"The more dangerous"
"Of good family"
"Then she is proud"
"Tender-hearted."
"Then she is jeaIous.''
'She has talents"
"To kill me.n
And one hundred thousand dollars"
81 will take herr
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-03-17
ON SYMPATHY.

All! why was the tear formed to flow,
U'er flfs I syg51iiTssiIi syg51iiTssiI II cannot retrieve;
Or the sigh from the victim of wo,
When the means are too scant to relieve.
Must the bosom Of sympathy moun7
Must friendship and virtue rcpine9
Must the heart that is tender be torn,
When its passion is pure and diyine7
Yes, pity must often befriend,
And the heart that has feeling must grievo
When the hand is forbid to extend,
And the wish is the all we can give.
But the heart that has wishes to bless,
Reflects the same pleasure that's givoni
And the tear that can drop at distress,
Is an aim that's accepted of Heaven.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-03-17
A great discovery in Chemistry. has

A great discovery in Chemistry, has
lately been made by DIR. Rcichen-
back, of Germany; he having succeed
ed IN extricating from tar and smoke a
hitherto unknown substance, which he
calls kreosot, (desh preserver.)
This substance possesses the proper
ty Of resisting putrefaction, in a most
eminent degree, and when diluted with
water, fresh slaughtered meat, after
having been immersed in it for few
minutes, may be kept in the open air
and in the hottest weather, for any
length of time, without becoming in
the least affected.
This fact led several eminent nhv-
sicians to experiment with it, in the
treatment of human diseases, applying
1t both internally and externally, in
which they have been crowned with
the most striking success.
People afflicted with the horrid dis
ease Cancer, after having been dis
paired OF by the mostskilful physicians.
1ave been completely cured by Kreo-
lot.
For wounds and sores in general, Il
las been found the best remedy known:
md is particularly recommended in
urgical operations, as it prevents in.
ANIMATION, and stops the most exces-
i've bleeding almost instantly.-phil.
IS. Gaz.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-03-17
TIME.

Time, they do paint thee pld, but unto me,
1t seems that young and sturdy thou shouldst
be;
Man. though he be king, grows old and dies,
Empires are shattered and new empires rise;
lhe very earth we stand on doth decay,
Oceans are choked, and mountains pass away:
But thou, wish foot as fleet and arm as strong,
Unknown, unwearied, specdest thee along.
Western Monthly Mag March.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-03-17
EDITORS.

Editors of periodical journals, who arc
obliged to go Gin season and out of season.
and are never paid halfso well as the me-
chanics whom they employ, may be COM
pared to grasshoppers. Whilst these in
sects sing over their cups all summer, they
starve all winter; and for a little vain
merriment, they find sorrowful reckon
ing at last.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-03-17
ADVERTISEMENTS

Wlli be charged at the rate of ONE Do1LAn for
Every ten lines or under, for the first, and FrFTv
LENTs foreyery subsequent insertion. No nd.
,sssiSgInon1 VIII be inserted even once, for less
PERSONS sending advertisements are requested
sra nIlh thn' On 'hem the number of times they de-
- mem TO DC inserted, otherwise they will he
sontinued until forbid and accordingly cb,rred
"A liberal deduction will be made to persons
who advertise by the year r'-''''9
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-03-17

A fellow down East, having been elect
ed corporel in company Of militia, made
the following speech
"Feller sogers! | can't serve, no how.
| found out at school, that it is altogether
easier to decline than to 'conjugate.'o
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-03-17
TERMS.
THE PINEY WOODS PLANTER
Ns'H be published epery Saturday moruino
J. TOTHILL and A. IT HAN

The price will be FIVE Dotr.ps nox
paid in advance, or SIX DoIIAps * ot annu;, uih
sntil the end of the year. All navments paiu
within the first three months will be consid.reJ
as in advance. ''' W 'onSiuefed
NO subscription received for less period than
1WclVe months; nor discontinued until ali AZ
tearages are paid A failure to notify discon.
.inuance OF the paper will be considered as .
new engagement. "S
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-03-17
IDLENESS.

Idleness is the rust of the mind and tho
inlet to all misfortune. If, therefore, the
sluggard would but go to the ant or the
bee for instruction, he would soon learn tc
live, not only above contempt, but with
comfort and credit, let his station and en-
ployment be ever so mean.
Labor, and let thine hand procure relief,
Of all thy wants: An idle mans thief
Feed not on refuse scraps of others boards,
But what thine honest industry affords,
In credit eat;--and let the toilsome spade,
Maintain the man that knows no art nor trade,
There arc (Which all excuse for soth dcstroys)
In life thousand various good employs.
Labor and industry well applied, very
seldom fail offindng treasure; and since
not only the conveniencies, but the plea
5ures of life, may by application be acqui-
red, it would be folly to the last degree, to
ose or throw away those advantages, by
ourselves in Incidence and mac
iyity.
Nothing supports health like exercise
nd as health is one of the greatest bless
ngs this life can afford us, no one of the
east thought or consideration, would suf-
nr himself to be wholly destitute Of en-
loyment.
The arts to be used as the means of
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-03-17
BRANCH MrNrs.

The North Carolina branch is al.
ready IN successful operation. The
Louisiana and Georgia branches will
soon be completed and ready for busi-
ness.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-03-17
Or If that morrow darkly rise,

pr if that morrow darkly rise,
And thou art still immersed in sorrow;
Let FAITH still point beyond the skies,
And whisper, "There's another morrow"
Then let this cheer thy dropping heart,
And guide where grief can never follow;
Let FAITH and HoPE their smiles impart;
oh! still look forward to the morrow.
-,7----.. MORA.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-03-17
IL LIZ l+i G. A R i A. Nf 10 j.
TO THE CHILD OF SORROW.

TO THE CHILD OF SORROW.
tIhough clos'd in dark affiictions night,
Yet weep thou not, sweet child of sorrow.
For though to-day grief shroude thy light
lhy sun may brightly rise tomorrow
Though DER thy head black tompcsts howl,
And mark thee with dispair's dark furrow;
Let not the gloom oerwhelm thy soul,
y but wait with patience for the morrow.
while IN the darkest shades of woe,
Z VI HoPE sweet consolation borrow;
She will her beaming emile bestow,
10 10 gid with cheering ray thy morrow.
Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector., 1838-03-17

sation.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-07-04

Scraps for the cconomical.-lfyou would
avoid waste in your family, attend to the
following rules, and do not despise them
because they appear so unimportant =
"many little makes muckle.'
When ivory handle knives turn yellow,
rub them with nice sand paper or cmery:
it will take off spots, and restore white.
ness.
Silk pocket handkerchief and deep blue
factory will not fade, if dipped in salt wa
ter while new.
Lamps will have less disagroeablo smell
you dip the wick yarn in strong hot vine-
gar and let it dry.
Clean brass kettle before using 1t for
cooking with salt and vinegar.
IL you wish TO preserve fine teeth, always
clean them thoroughly, after eating your
last meal at night.
Linen rags should be carefully saved
they are useful in sickness if dirty or
worn, wash them and scrape them into
lint.
Walls which have been used for medicine
should be put into cool ashes and water,
boiled and suffered to cool before rinsed.
Cotton, wet with sweet oil and paregor-
ic relieves the ear-ache very scon.-DIrS'
child.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-07-04
MANAGEMENT-A YANKEE STORY.

MANAGEMENT-A YANKEE STORY.
I've hearn folks say that the wimin was
contrary; well they is leetle so. but if
you manage EN- rite, hawl in here, and let
'em out there, you can drive 'em along
without whip or spur, jest which way you
want 'em TO go.
When lived down at Elton, there was
a good many first rate gals down there,
but didn't take likin' to any on 'em, till
squire Cummns come down there 10 live.
The squire had tarnal putty darter.
sed some ofthe gals was fust rateand leetle
more. There was many dressed finer
and looked grander, but there was some-
thing jam about Nance, that they couldn't
hold candle to. Ifa Teller seen her
wunce, he couldn't look at another gal for
a week. TUX likin to her rite off, and
we got as thick as thieves. We had use
10 90 tothe same meetin and sot in the same
pew. 1t took me TO find the sarms and
hims for her, and we'd swell 'em out in o
manner shockin TO harden sinners then
we'd mosey hum together, while the gals
and fellers kept lookin on as though they'd
like to mix in. I'D always stay TO supper,
and the way sho Good mako injun cakes,
and the way | would slick 'em over with
molasses and put 'em away, was nothin TO
nobody. She was dreadful civil tow always
gittin something nice for Inc, was up to
the hub in love, and was going in for her
like locomotive. We'll things went on
this way a spell, till she thot she had mo
tite cnuff. Then she began to show off
kinder independent like. When I'd 90 10
meetin, there was no room for me in the
pew; when she'd cum out sho'd streak off
with another chap, and leave me suckin my
fingers at the door. Instead of sticking to
me as sho used to do, she got cuttin around
with all the fel!ers, Jest as if she cared nuthin
about me no more, none whatsumever. /
got considerably riled and thought | mout
as well como TO the end Of it at wunce; so
down | went to have il out with her there
was hull grist Of fellers there.--They
seemed mighty quiet till Invent in, then she
got talkin in all manner of nonsense, and
said nothin to me and darned little of that.
| tried to keep my dander down, but twran't
no use, kept moovin about as if had a
pin in my trowsers. | SWEET as if | had
been thrashin.- My collar hung down as
if it had been hung over my stock TO dry.
| coodn't stand it, so | cleared cut as quick
as Good, for ! seed twas no use trying to
say nutbing TO her. went strait to bed
and thot the matter over spell-thinks
that gal is jest tryin ofme, faint no use of hel
playin possum, I'll take the kink out of her.
if don't fotch her out that high grass use
me for sassage meat.
hearn tell ola boy, wunce that got IL
skool late on Monday morning, master se'
you tarnel sleeping critter. what kept yot
SO late why, scs the boy, it's SO everlas
tin slippery out, coodn't get along any
how, every step took forward, went TOW
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-07-04
MORNING.

The best part Of the day, for most pur-
poses, is in great measure lost by most
persons. There is no question of it. tits
either lost in sleep--between sleeping and
waking-feeble efforts 10 ariso--buttoning
up at the toilet, or in state of trifling indie
cision what TO take hold of noxt.-Poulson's
Advertiser.
ain the beginning, God created the hea.
vens and The earth" We question whe.
Their this, the very first verse in the sa-
cred volume, has ever been chosen by any
divine as the text or title Of sermon OF
dissertation. Yet, what a moral il pre-
sents What lesson 10 those who lie a.bed
like Thompson the poet, under the idea that
thew have ono motive TO rise" What q
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-07-04
Correspondence of the Albany Argus.

Wdfertoion, June Ii, 1888.
Dear Sir--Wc have nothing of impor.
lance in regard 10 the affairs of the from.
tier, save the fact just communicated to me,
that this morning, while the steamer Onei.
da was passing Wells Island, Johnson, with
four men, appeared in his long. boat, con-
structed in such manner as to equal the
speed of the best steamboats,. Ho and his
men gave three cheers. 1t was attempted
to be returned on board the steamboat, but
was suppressed, Johnson then raised from
his boat the flag of the Sir Robert Peel,
and o second time gave three cheers, which
was also attempted to be returned by some
on boardthe steamboat, but was in like man.
ner suppressed. Johnson then made off
in his boat towards the head of the Island.
This occurred near the spot where the Peel
was burnt.
Johnson's retreat being upon Canadian
Islands, and the speed of his boat surpas-
sing every thing on the lake or river, when
seen, all efforts as yet 10 take him have
failed. He states that he will not DO taken
alive; and that his fastness if not impreg-
nabc, will defy any force that can for some
time at least be brought against it.
Mcleod and Frey have been heard from
on their way TO Lewiston and the upper
country.
Our militia, it cannot be expected, would
be willing TO 20 upon Canadian ground,
and attempt the arrest Of these desperate
men; but we are hourly in expectation of
the arrival of some regular troops. Col.
Cummings has arrived here, and is await.
inp the arrival of the troops; and signifies
his readiness to aid the civil officers in
their efforts to arrest these men at all haz.
ards.
1t was very gratifying intelligence to
learn that Judge Cushman had concluded TO
hold our circuit, as we have now rising
of twenty prisoners in jail, awaiting their
trial, besides many on bail, and hourly ex-
Meeting the arrest of moro of the individu-
ais concerned in the burning of the Peel.
We learn from another correspondent,
that an effort was made on Friday evening
week, to arrest Mcleod. He was known
70 have passed up the lake in disguise, stop
ming at Sackett's Harbor, Oswego and Ro-
chester. From the latter place he pro-
cooded by stage TO Lockpors. He was
pursued 10 Lockport by three officers of
the government; but the refugees at Lew
iston had conirivod to advise him by ex-
press of his danger, and he eluded thel,
vigilance The express was arresied' ana
admitted the fact.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-07-04

Intellectual attempt at Te.totahsm.-
Shortly before the new year couple in
town, (says the Paisley Advertiser,) who
INDUCED somewhat freely in the use Of
spirits, became sensible of the miserles
which their favorite beverage entailed on
them. One night when the husband came
home drunk, his wife said to him-"John.
ny, we maun gle over this drinking, or
well be ruined a thegither yo maun join
the tee.tollers'' "Will we Join WI me Jen.
ny IT. "deed will l." "Come AVA then,
and we'll strike the airn while it's het. I"
Off they went and joined the tee.tolars, and
affairs, thenceforth, began TO mend. But
the new year came, and Jenny proposed
that they should have wee drap in the
house-not for themselves, but for sony
frion' that might drapin." "Aro you goun
to break through Jenny?" "Only for a
Vice." "Aweel, aweel, I'se join wi you. +"
On the two went together, with an infant
in the wife's arms, to lay in the new years
stock. AS q little bit Of rejoicing at hav-
ing kept their vows so well, and as q re-
ward for their resolution, they partook Of a
iSW gus to5OtiOit uhu Wy TIC tiIiS ilOy u
rose to 20 home the pavement was found
very narrow for them.
Besides the wee drappy for the use OF
chance callers, one carried two stones of
meal, the other the child, and the burdens
they exchanged occasionly on the way
home, it being deemed advisable that the
one who walked most steadily should carry
the child. On arriving home they did not
seem certain what change had been last
made. but the husband deposited his burthen
into the cradle, while the wife locked hers
in the press. BY and by the child began
10 cry, the wife set about rocking the era.
die, and as the cries increased, her rock
ing exertions increased in equal proportion
but all could not pacify the child. A
neighboring woman hearing the noise, went
in to see what was the matter, andi n going
to lift the child from the cradle, no child
was there, but in lieu thereof were the two
stones of meal in bag! The key of the
press was obtained, the press was opened
and there was the child occupying the shell
usually allotted to the meal We have no,
heard whether this canny couple have ye
rejoined the te.totallers.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-07-04

piece of advice 10 all who loiler between
unimporant affairs, when some business
Of consequence is to be transacted-to all
who sit an hour and half at breakfast
who occupy the forenoon in dressing their
heads--who take lunch 10 put off time
until they resolve 10 walk out, and who walk
only to put off time till dinner is waiting to
be devoured--who sit three hours after din.
ner at their wine, and then take tea or cot.
fee that the vacuum may be filled between
dinner and supper-who only sit down TO
supper as the duty of the evening, a maker
of the time of highland who only go to
bed at night in placid expectancy of next
mornings sun, and the next days round of
similar praiseworthy occupations What
a monitor to all idlers of every description
AYE, and to all evil doors (and idlers and
evil doors are merely the positive and the
negative, the active and the passive species
of the same animal) what warning voice
TO them to begin to do otherwise What
a proof to the universe that every thing is
to be done, not by arranging, or by wishing,
or by hoping, or by resolving, but by be.
ginning. But more than all the rest, what
an admonition is this to the procrastinators
TO the men who say they have done g.
nough to.day--who measure out the time
they are TO occupy in useful pursuits, as if
they could shut up the remainder of the
day, as well as the remainder of their labors
and as if time and they were to resume the
jogtrot Of their avocations at the same pace
and at each others pleasure. To the men
who say "to-morrow will do'-who con-
linue TO move the pegs in the cribbagc
board of time, till death, who has moved
them faster than they, cries 81 have won
the game !" and eternity puts by the
cards.--Ne,o York Sunday Morning Neps.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-07-04
From the Ladies' Companion
THE BACCHANAL.

by GEORGE p. MORRIS
Beside a cottage door ~
Sung Ella at her wheel,
Ruthven rode DER the moor,
Down at her feet to kneel;
A spotted palfrcy gay
Came prancing by his side,
To bear the maid away 50
AS his affianced bride.
A high-born noble he
Of stately halls secure;
A low-born peasant she
Of parcntage obscure;
How soft the honied words
He breathes into her ears
The melody of birds
The music Of the spheres
With love her bosom swells,
Which she would fain conceal
Her eyes, like chrystal wells,
It's hidden depths reveal.
While liquid diamonds drip
From feelings fountain warm,
Flutters her scarlet lip
A rose-leaf in storm.
As from an April sky
The rain-clouds fit away,
So. from the maiden's eye,
VANISHED the falling spray,
Which fingered but while
Her dimplod cheek upon,
Thon melted in her smile
Like vapour in the sun.
The maid is all his own
She trusts his plighted word
And, lightly on the roam,
She springs beside her lord.
She leaves her fathers cot,
She turns her from the door
That green and holy spot
Which she will SEQ no more
They hied to foreign lands,
That lord and peasant-maid
The church meier blessed their bands,
And Ella was betrayed
Then droop'd that lovely flower,
Torn from its parent stem,
Srhen fled, in evil hour,
The lustre from that gem.
They laid her in the ground,
And Ella was forgot
Dead was her father found
In his deserted cot.
But Ruthvcn-what Of him
lie ran their story DER.
And, filling to the brim,
Ho thought of it no more.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-07-04

NN USIC STORE.-MUSICA IN
WI STRUMENTS of every kind, and in
great variety, kept constantly on hand and for
sale at the Detroit Bookstore, Told stand of
Morse g. Brother) where those wishing to pur
chase are invited TO call and examine for them
selves. The following articles can be found
among the stock now on hand:
Two very superior German Violincelles,
Kent Bugles, Post Horns, Hunters Pocket do,
Flutes with from one to eight keys,
Pitch pixies, Tuning forks, Violin mutes,
Capo D'Astros, Guitars, with single and doub-
le bottoms, small Bugles, Pandean Pipes,
Bugc crooks and shanks, Violin bridges,
Pegs and bows, Piano and Guitar strings,
Flies, common and extra, Flageolets and Clar-
ionots, Violins, an extensive assortment, among
which arc to be found one of the celebrated
stamp of Breton! one of Cldud0rs famed in
struments, and one containing tho stamp OF
Thomson. Admirers of the Violin are invited to
call and examine these celebrated instruments.
Just received as above large assortment of PI
ANO MUSIC, well assorted;
Piano instructors, Preccptors for the flute, fifo
&C., Admired airs for the flute, violin, kent
bugc and nagoolct,
Also, LAccordoon, Mouth Harmonious,
Portable music desks, Bass and snare drums,
&c. &c.
As soon as navigation opens, every addition
which the market requires will be received, and
the assortment kept full. Pianofortes will be con-
stantly kept on hand, together with all tho neu
music as soon as it is published Music AssOcia
tons will be furnished with ovcry thing in this
line, on the most reasonable terms.
BURGER 81 STEVENS.
Detroit, Jan. 2, 1893. 1y76