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Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-10-15
Remarkable Case of Instinct in Bird

Remarkable Case Of Instinct in Bird.
One of the most remarked cases Of in.
slinctive knowledge in birds, was related
by my grandfather whdwitnessed the fact
with his own eyes. He was attracted 10
the door, one summer day, by troubled
twittering, indicating distress and terror.
A bird who had built her nest in the tree
near the door, was flying back and forth
with The utmost speed, uttering wailing
cries as she went. He was at last at a
loss to account for her strange movements
but they we're soon explained, by the
sight Of a snake, slowly winding up the
tree.
Animal magnetism was then unheard
Of; and whosoever had dared to mention it
would doubtless have been hung on Witch.
es Hill, without the beneh, of clergy
Nevertheless, marvellous and unaccounta
bic storiss have been told of the smokes
power to charm birds. My grandfather
having mind to test the truth OF such sto-
res, though he would watch the progress
Of things, but being humane man, he
resolved to kill the snake before it despoil.
ed the nest. The distressed mother mean
while continued her rapid movements and
troubled cries, and he soon discovered that
she went and came continually with some.
thing in her bill, from one particular tree,
white ash. The snake wound lis way
up; but the instant his head came near the
nest. his folds relaxed, be fell rigid-and
apparently lileIess. My grandfather
made sure Of his death by cutting OF his
head and then mounted the tree to exam,
Inc into the mystery. The snug little
nest was filled with eggs, and covered
with The leaves Of the white ash.
The little bird knew, if my readers do
not, that contact with white ash is deadly
to snake. This is no idle superstition;
hut veritabIe fact in natural history.
The Indians are aware of it, and twist
garlands of white ash leaves around their
OncIes, as a protection against rattle
snakes.
NnoL.ino Ill.,
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-10-15
MARRY-GET A WIFE.

To all our friends, who have passed the
age of twenty-one, and still without the
society OF beloved wife; we say-gei
married. We presume every rational
man desires TO be christian, an eXem-
plary member OF some christian church.
then under the influence of WIFE, his
chances for that elevated position are dou
bIed. II he be gambler, druukard, or
mOdly travels the rough road of scePlicism'
she, through her Influence, will reclaim
him. We all have our anXieties, our diff
fiCuIties, our mislortunes, and many Of US
fall beneath the weight of them; yet, how
much are all our griefs aba,ed, when they
are shared by a lovely wife, who stands
forth with the peculiar fortitude of woman
TO alleviate and tighten the burdens of her
husband. Even in her tears she sooihes
anguish and sorrow; her soft endearments
heals every wound that this worlds diff
cullies may intiict; her smiles cheer and
light up the dark path of life, and will
raise him who is sinking under his diff
culties; stimulate, awaken all his energies
until no difficulty, however great, but he
feels he can surmount. So much for a
wife. If you desire happiness-we 50
further; if you wish 10 be gentleman,
obey the advice in our caption.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-10-15

THE LITTLE CooN.-On Thursday
morning a number Of our citizens had COL
lected around one Of the trees in our pub
lie square.
A COON had visited MS, and made
himself conspicuous on the tree above
named. The Democrats, particularly and
many wings were attempting to dislodge
HIM, when our friend, Beverly Scott, (he
Collector of the county) walked up to
witness the sport. MIR. S. was about to
Join the company, when the coon perceived
his intention. He asked-"Is that you
Captain Scott? Well, gin in and come
dowAw The Coon was too late, as our
friend Stayed him with the words in his
mouth.
Coons should not go about in the day
time, let them travel IN darkness.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-10-15
Nashville Wig.

THE BLEssINs OF PIoUs MOTHER.
"A retrospective view or the mercies of
the Lord, halowed by the hearts grateful
emotions, must ever be esteemed by the
Christian as choice source Of Joy, caus-
ing him throughout his pilgrimage to sing,
"Earh has no sorrow,
That Heaven cannot heal"
To trace with the natural eye, the mani
festa'lons Of Infinite wisdom, power and
love, in our planet, and in the bright and
beautiful worlds around us, is indeed
high duty and privilege, for the earth and
the heavens declare the glory of God"
To trace the same hand Of wisdom and
love IN all the guidance OF the poor 2il,
grim from the city OF destruction to the
Mount Zion of eternal glory, is duty and
"A privilege of IL more excellent character,
unfolding TO the contemplative miod more
varied kindness and multiplied adapta-
tons Of heavenly wisdom, love and power
to the lnnumerable weaknesses, wants and
unworthlness of the vessels OF mercy which
our Father has "prepared unto glory.
Among these blessed means Of grace,
the favor Of Holy Mother, next to tho
gifts Of the Son and Spirit Of God, is pre-
eminent, the relation she s,istains 10 The
department Of the earliest training Of the
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-10-15

Potatoes ADORE ground, That new and
very excellent paper, the Bayou Sara
Ledger, mentions The RECEIPT OF present
called, for want ola strictly proper name
the swine potato plant" The improve.
ment of having potatoes grow above
ground, so that they can be picked up at
leisure, and selected like choice fruit, must
strike the most superficial observer. This
fruit is native to South America, & the seed
from which the present vines were raised
were brought from England; from which
fact is attracting attention there, and will
DO brought to great perfection. 1t is pro.
life beyond any thing Of the vegetable
species; single potato forming vine OF
splendid green foliage, sufficient to cover
a good sized arbor hanging on this vine may
be seen the fruit; in all sorts oflantastc
forms, and in all stages Of advancement to
perfection.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-10-15
THE BIBLE.

The Bible is a history of Him who
groaned on Calvary. From that Sacred
summit flood of light broke forth upon
the world. 1t was the dawn ofredempton
Superstition fled afirighted before the
glorious appearance of christianity, and
the church Of the living God arose on the
ruins of the heather altar. The auloma-
tons oil Pagan idolatry tumblod to the dust
and the false deities persisted on Olympus.
That glorious gospel which this great
work is contained within the Bible. Like
the rainbow which is hung out in the hea-
vens, it was sent as token that God
would be mindful Of us. Glorious token!
| rejoice when | read it, and | would re-
commend it to NIL my fellow travellers to
the grave. The waves oflime are rolling
on to sweep US away, and as we pass lhro'
the dark vale Of death, the light OF Calva-
ry will illuminate our path to the superb
palaces OF God. Darkness and death are
horrifc TO the lonely mind, but the Bible
will overcome those terrorS, and nfuse a
calm serenity in the darkest hour OF exlS-
tence.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-10-15

oei asi H %a'iSi ,yE ceil,,Poas.; !.
article, in true color, ~, - IL the SIs',
, majority .m!,, Of The clerk. az" t Hi'e''a
the the s s%ol, offices in WasASasS,"o~n
submit in nU o,ssr to to which they T' W
places which afford 10 OBTAIN tain, and ',n niS
S which ' 'ssia w'1. and the d tss
duGed after their dea ah, ''no''n1 Ore
Let no man seek a cI.,L.,.
'"g'on; it is a hard and Sl' IbS"GP1,H Np
an obscure and folsom" '"SS .,s 'p,
are sure to die; and the ma usl'Ai Pon,
Installed into office, 'v vou moment ma" y~S
t re who enters here leave, ',' e'I Oa,
o o1mG,' Any. In very wretchedne y, 1,'
clerk disappointed in his 'r o,on;. A' ~
motion, becomes reckless P'0n,,rd
near heart t. and works like a rn,, H. As
creams are never realized And '' y i
Of bitterness overflow hi, w., ,a' Hti
successful, he must be the ,' '%' ba
swollen superior; he mu,, va! d Sns
skirts Of an intriguing Cop,, nng AA
more q revolving still, play H. ', Y o
former 70 the party il psv rr % p'',
to tricks that dam up forye, ,S n1a 'q
OF honor, and bring PromotoO n ''I ~
and Selt'degradation band IN ' 1a. Ia'a
he scorn to do this and feel, hs ' t;.
an honest man, as Pope and r. R,, 'sl Y
IN the noblest creations ofip,,I. h" y
doomed to a long life Of profile" ~.
or an early and uuhouer,d ANY "' :
flowers bloom in his path, and d, ,s,a
woman he has loved plants one r~'
grave, the very pittance that ,b, T'a
ousIy employs must deprive bsr%''
phans Of a meal! And this n,,s.
so much sought for, so much n,
Washington, by those who domIr"
horrld details Better tdr bcs,g'
The toreSt,to birOuac on some A.S,
TO nestle on the aOrer scsnledraaN
he'U out a liria!g from rood oaiH&a
seek q glitteriag Double that olgrua.
points. Why, once kuesa SlM&
lay three days corpse btIon up
enough 10 provide for bis iulernaa
be procured; and bus wrelched aaly,,
aged mother, two sisters, a wife ~
chlIdren-but ldraw veil ove,au
misery, nor detail The visslluies that ca
ed some TO an early grave, cOasIsnedoA
10 the scanty charity oil az sImsiOuS,
one go lovely, so innocent, yet, ala,
easily deceived, to a fate IshuddtroA.
of. She lives yet, and if her eysf
upon these lines, she will recognise 10
hand that traces them, one That was
raised to ayeDge her dIshOnour but u
stayed by her overwhelming tenders
for the DESTROYER her fame. Pum,]
MagdaIer! Your walksN0w dFsp@
dessoIate; kindred and friends are gaI
fled forever the bright that only 'aOoc
can wear; and vel IN thy deSloioA
and guilty as you are, you are s%C
inaI than many that Judge you l1
think OF yoa without wishing that
pilgrimage may close invoking onIa'
one the curse Of heaven; and ye'lN
your meek spirit would repfoach0P
your last prayer will be for the odn
Such j, wom.n! Such The sublime
enduring character Of her affections
such, alas! is TOO Oflea her de'"HyA
giddy metropolis
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-10-15
[HatloIII

WoMAN's charms are ' t,os ID
and powerful. The 'S s,, an d,
bursting into beauty I na' !" VI
bewitc6ingnes'; the Oloo',';'' ,Iu|
lriumphautIy to The hy J,a.o.'. SA|
kens admiration and lo'e IJ,ot' n
of her cheek Hills with os,'S .raJs
charm Of maternity IS mol So,, inf
ali ALT these. Heaven has SnIor5 H.
mothers face, someth'ncOsS y' EEintd
something which cI' .",ile, &'
the skies-ihe angelic s sa'''I' e.,
loo the the waking 9, wa" ~a''' 'ns 10
bube.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-10-15

Steam Engine ,,oosirpci", .
81 sI steam I'M engine, on '"s Ic,oSn'r.
!, greatly slmpIiiI's I ','' space o.
o one eighth of'be power .,,,s SoNd
oft Of the saving, a si9slo ' SS''g5rt n
the place ofoyer tnfSo
tho common engine
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-10-15

The Stale House Lady'-oo @N
est point of the beIIry Of The S''n''
which stands in The centre Of our " ~,
conspicuousIy placed Ie"'.' 10. l t.%,
feet in height, holding 10 D' ',, IlD
scales of justice. Some "ps' i' d y '
their heads, on SATURDAY nIsl' . " i
this lady was not in the la IS le,, npIy.
as she was minus thai ''' v, m ii
peudage, a hustle. Ac'"'s ',pa b'
these articles was prePl' .'' 4 M.
size, we should judge, oIl ~ n,t, i
containing three or four 'l' ", ',,.Ir|
shape to conform to the W. '",nshs|
hustle. This was place. WV, aSII
Of the estate house lady, '1 s 4 q I'd
mains, a conspicuous s'In J. ,,sla|
L;oL fashion, The ladies as wy !, .,,r
a ~ ,bs u streets on SUNDAY, cl'' ' Y
eI Nc, at the drOII figure an' y, \
figh qualification Of witnessing n,e,a I,
cnous display of the beauty a,y o%hl
buytle is calculated 10 '"P''
form. rHr1oIH
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-10-15

GTOne screw establishment in Rhode
Island manufactures two thousand gross
per day! |; employs 200 females.
We call that putting the screws to 'em.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-10-15

Mutton log sleeves are again somewhat
in vogue among the ladies. They are now
worn inverted--that is, the biggest at the
little end.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-10-15
Saturday Epeniag, lst Oct.

Having been disappointed in getting my
letter on board the boat had intended to
send it by, | am enabled TO give you a
little additional news. In consequence of
the difficulties attending the negotiation
of exchange, the price of cotton is still /
cent. lower and the market closes DULL
Receipts are larger than up to the same
time at any former season, near l6, 900
bales arrived during the week, and the
stock is $4,000 bales; prices must rule
low, till we get sufficient specie for the
requirements of commerce. September
has been disastrous month for vessels as
we'll as steamboats,. We have news to.
day Of the burning at sea of the Packet
ship St. Louis, Ii days out from Boston,
with a full cargo for this place, crew and
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-03-24
THE MINER.

"There's danger in the mines, old map,"l
exclaimed to an aged miner, who with his arms
bent, leaned against the sides Of the immense
vault, absorbed IN meditation; ''il must be
frighful life"
The old man looked with stead(ast but
somewhat vacant stare, and then 10 half brok>
en- sentences he mutlered, -"DangeE-where
is there not-on the earth or beneath it-on the
mountain or in the quiet of natures post hid
den spot--where hath not death left some to-
ken of his presence2"
"Truly," replied, "but the ,,vicisstudes Of
life are various; the sailor seeks his living on
the waters, and he knows each moment that
they may engulph him; the hunter seeks death
in the wild woods, the soldier in The field of
battle, and-eSe mioer knows not but that the
SPOT where he now stands, 10 morrow may be
his tomb."
"Itis so, indeed" replied the old man; find
death in the means we seek 10 perpetuate life;
'tis a strange rdde-who shall solve I2"
Have you long followed this occuPation2"
asked, somewhat struck with the old mans
manner.
"From boy-l drew my first breath in the
mines-I shall yield It up in their gloom"
"You have seen some of these vicissIudes,'
saiG, "to which you now alluded"
"Yes, he replied, with a faltering voice. 81
have. There was lime when three small
boys looked up TO me and called me father
They were sturdy striplIngs. Now, 1t seems
but yesterday they stood before me in the pride
of their strength, and l., filled too, with ia>
theirs Vani,y But The Lord chasenelh the
ssond haarii Whopa thnu ou2 i
the younges-he was the dearest of the Aock2
his mothers spirit seemed 10 have settled on
him crushed at my feet, bleeding mass.-
We were together-so near that the hot blood
sprung up into my face. Molten lead had been
less lasting than those fearful drops. One
moment and his light laugh was in my ears"
the next, and the large mass came; there was
no cry Of terror but transition TO eternity was
as The Ightning's fash -aud my poor boy lay
crushed beneath the fearful load. 1t was an
awful moment; but time, that changeth all
things, brought relief dn still had two sons.
But my cup Of afflictlon was not yet full. They
too, were taken from me. Side by side they
died-not as their brolher-but their fire. damp
caught their breath, and left them scorched
aud lifeless. They brought them home to The
old man, his fair jewels, ,han whom earIh's
richest treasures in his sight had no price, and
told him he was chiIdless and alone. 1t is a
strange decree that the old plant should thus
survive tho STRIPPING things |! shaded, and for
whom it would have died thousand times.
Is it surprising that should wish to die here
10 the mneep
"You have indeed" replied, "drunk Of al-
Fiction; whence do you derive consolation}"
The old man looked up, From heaven
God gave, and he akeIh away-blessed be his
uama.'
bowed my head to The miners most pous
prayer, and the old man passed on Cardiff #
Chronicle.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-03-24
GRANDEUR OF A THOUGHT.

When e!oquence and poetry speak-when
patriotism, charity, virtue, SPEAK TO us, wL!h
all their ,hr,lllng power, do not The hearts OF
thousand glow with kindred ecSiscyt who's
herY so humble, who so poor IN thought or a.
fec,ion, as not to feel thisl Who's here so
low, 80 degraded, almost said. es not 10 ea
touched with the beauty of goodnes'? who's
here with hestl made of auch base materials
as not sometlmes TO respond, through every
cord of il, 10 the call of honor, patriotism. ge'
nerosi,y, virtue? What glorious capacity 10
this!- power 10 commune with God and an
ge,s-a reflection of the brightness oil HeaV-
en--a mirror that collects and concentrates
within itself all The moral spendors Of the U-
inverse; a light kiudled from Heaven, that ls
10 shine brighter forever! For what, then, my
friends. shall we care for this? What can man
bear about with hIEs&5what Office, what array,
what apparel. that shall beget such reverence
as the soul he bears with hlm2 What crcum-
stance of outward spiendour cen lend such
imposing dignity 10 any being, as the throne
Of in ward haht and power, where the splrn
reigns forevefl What work OF man shall be
BROUGHT into comparison with the works OF
Goo? will speak Of ii in its simplest char
aCters say tnuuSl' aOot0'"""S"s "nS W.
say, what is iljand what its power and mys-
teryl Broalhed from The spirit of The Alm'gh-
ty, partakng Of infinite attributes, comPrehen-
ding, snalyzmg and with its own beauty clo-
thing all things; and bringing all things and
all themes-earh, heaven, eiern'ty, within the
possession Of lie momenary boing., What is
there that man can form-What scep're or what
throne, what structure of sges, what empire
of wide spread dominion cen compare with the
wonders and the grandeur of single thought,
1t is that alone Of which all things are made;
it is that alone that comprehends the Maker Of
all. That alone is The key which unocks all
the Universe. That alone is the power that
regns over space, time, eternity. That, un-
der God, is the sovereign dispenser TO man, of
all the blessings and glories that lle within his
possession, or within the range OF possibility.
Virtue, piety, heaven, Immortality, exist not,
and never will exist for us, but as they exist
in perception, fooIIng'>thOugh'' of the glOri-
GUS mind.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-03-24
UNIVERSAL. SuFERAGE.

We exract the following paragraph, from an ora'ion
delivered before Mass Convention ofthe Rhode ISIS
and Suffrage Association, in Providence, ey the Rev.
w. S. Balch. Such sentiments will fad home in
every true de nocratic heart
81 need not reheurse the principles for which we
contend. They are before you, open to the world
We claim to be citizens of the Unit Suites. Our faith
ers fought IN the great struggle for Independence We
deem that we inherit ths rights for which they bed, 81
feel that are bound to maintain them. Every time
lOo upon the grey locks of my venerable grandfather,
who shoudered his muske and marched from the gran
ite hills New Hampshire. 10 Bunker Hll and strrg>
gled with his countys foe on the plains of Saratoga
my heart dia,es; warm glow steals me ''De ree
Never be slave! Keep that which freemen gave YOU
Prize liberty not only for what it cost but for what it
is worth you, 10 your children, and to the world!'
Shall the voice of conscencete teaching Of God-be
rejected spurned trmped under under footl Shall
the sons of the free be s,avesl Will the people on
whose side is right and pO'oer forge chains for them
selves and childrenl Forbid it righteous beavenl
The Constitution which the fathers OF our nation gave
US, guarantees to every State republican form o. gov
ernmont Has Rhode Island one! What is a repub-
licl 1t is the government ofthe people in which ma
jority rules. Does majority rule in this Stael Seven
out ortwentytwo thousand only voters and ofthese
minority bears rule by pressntsYstem of repre-
sentation. What of repubcanism in all his1 Are we
not daily transgressors against the Declaration oInde>
pendence and the Constitution of the United States
long as consent that minority, and minor
ity of minority shall make our laws and execute
them?"
It has been said there danger in giving full liberty
to every man-in enrustns government in the hands
of the common peope-the people not qualified to
govern except under definite restrictions. This has
been the cry of kings and lords, and asocrats al
ages. But, after ALL is not the government in the hands
ofthe peope7
Who are to bnckle on the armor in the hour ofdan.
ger and stand boldly up to re2eI the nvaslons of
enemYH Will kings lords, and aristocrats do the
work. Can they do in 1t is by the consent Of the peo
pie that any human government can stand for mos
ment. Let them withdraw their influence, and every
nation must fall, care not how ancient Its founda-
tons are of sand, unless based right and justice, &
approved by the free will ofthe people,"
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ter of the men composing the procession, that ezoeG
the admiration, while it struck the beholder with awe
and melancholy.
A thousand questions met thousand echoes as to
whence they came, or what was their intention, and
the language ohe banner only left the shudder excited
by the first glaLce at the procession Il could not
help, says person who woesseds "but call up my
reflection ola deep o[the injury. which The pipe
layers had so nf,mously posed upon the people of
this city. 1t freshened to my memory the recollection
of The events ofthe revolution, the deep and long su
fering of our fathers, and the rivers of blood which
were so freely spill order that we might enjoy the
privilege of governing ourselves, which had been rob-
bed (iom us by the tyranny of kings and knaves And
might not the same consequences flow from The tyranny
ofthese pipe LAYERS And wasnot this another patriot
band, who living only with their rights, were march
ing to the mmolaton of their punderersl 50 deePly a-
den with sense of their injuries to cast to the earth
as mere shadow in their progress for revenge, the
weak barriers Of law, mercy and forgivenessi'
They marched on, in the same mysterious manner,
until they reached tine residence of Curtis in Eighth
street, and from there 10 Ba,chords, IN Broadway, &
others, going through The same ceremony. and charac
terzed by the same solemnity. We here walked up
to one ofthe men in the column apparently gentle.
man of frespectabty and intelligence and endeavored
10 CLEAN some information from him, which was fruit
less; but as we turned leave him. hel whispered in
deep and determined tone, in my ear, this is but the
beginning e. and left US to infer the rest Of the
sentence. Whittier this singular procession then went
to be dismissed, we could not learn.