Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-11-24
From the Otsego Republican.
RETURN OF BiRDS

RETURN or, BIRDS.
Tn the spring OF 1888. when the fea-
thered fraternity returned from the
South, two blue birds took posse ssion OF
Vacant apartmen' under the caves OF
my house, which had be,n lcft open by
the carpenters when finishing tae house.
Here the female deposited and REGULATED
nef eggs, reared her young, AMI At the
usual time OF migration To inc South
with her companion all youag. took de.
Parture- The following s,ring when
we first welcomed the sweet warbling
notes of tho feathered songstcrs, these
same blue birds made their appearance,
took possession Of their former abode,
and commenced the work OF refittiug i.
for the season; after which they were
absent about two weeks, probably on an
excursion OF pleasure During which
time two European martains (which
have lately made their appearance in
this country) on their .eturn from the
South CHANGED TO stop by the way, and
after having examined carefully the
premises OF the blue birds, appeared 10
become very much pleased with the To-
cation. and soon made choice Of 1t as
their abode for the season.
Alter they bad adjusted their affairs,
and quietly settled for the summer, the
former occupants returned from their
(as II provedJ unfortunate tour, appa-
realty not little surprised to find their
habitation occupied by in: ruding stran
gers. They very soon asserted their
rights, and endeavored to prove that
they themselves were the r'ghtful own.
ers. But finding that all his had but
little or no effect npon The usurpers,
they made use Of more efficient means,
BY storming the castle. This had but
little effect, as the enemy had the entire
possession, and was equal in number
and strength to the righlfuI claimants
Being defeated ut every attempt to re-
gain their premises, they retired from
the field Of combat, and left the enemy
to make such use Of their tenement as
they should deem proper. The mar
iains were loft to rear their young in
peace, and after they became sufficient
" fedged, left with their sires for some
other paris During the lime of incu.
baton with the martains, the rightful
owners reconnoiier red the premises close
~, and as soon as they found them va
Gated, readily took possession, and ir
thear turn reared family In season &c
leave Tor the South at the usual time o.
migration.
Early in the following spring the blue
birds made their appearance, and tooh
possession Of their old home, and. fear
ing lest they should be supplanted a.
before, they kept q vigilant watch ovel
their domestic affairs, and did lot leave
night nor day, no longer than To seek
their iood, TO satisfy the cravings OF Ma
ture. TIVE or three weeks from this
time, the martnins arrived. and after
several attempts 10 gain admission to
their former home they were somewh al
disappointed TO find that they could not
b. admitted on any terms whatever, for
the Jightful owners had used all the pre-
caution necessary in order 10 secure
them homo for the season. To decide
which OF the parties should have the
hrst chance, severe measures were
adopted, but TO no avail, for at every at.
tempt to gaia possession, the martains
were repulsed, till at length they retired
from the strife, aud left the rightful
owners TO enjoy tho privileges Of do
nestle happiness.
After the blue birds had matured their
young, and left for some other parts,
the mar;ains took their turn ia rearing
their young in season 20 leave for the
South before the cold chills ofoAutumn .
After this, as if peace was more becom-
ing their fraternity than war, they
seemed 10 have entersI into contract 10
each alternately 10 have the first chance
IA occupying the abode, and rearing
their young. This treaty has been
most rigtdly observed, for they have ia
ken their turns every year since, to my
certain knowledge, and without any APP
parent controversy. The truth Of the
above may DO relied upon, for myself
with others have carefully watched their
movements, and whatever our conjec~
lures may have been relative 10 the
thoughts. and plans. Of birds, their ma.
neuvorinO has haon iusf n. q hovo .sotod