Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-28

my hands to show that it contained no
figures or any colored pages whatever, of
which satisfied myself AID all around.
One of the men took the volume II his
hand. and the first opening exhibited ID
page of bright led sprinklcd with gold,
forming blank tablet splendidly elabo
rate. The next turn presented leaf of
beautiful azure. sprinkled in the same
manner, and exhibiting on the margins
numbers of men and women in various
attitudes.
The juggler then turned to another
leaf, which appeared of d Chinese color
aud fabric, and sprinklcd i'll the same
;aanner with gold, but on it was delinea
ted herds OF cattle aud lions, the latter
selling upon the kline IL manner that !
never observed in any other paini:ngs.-
The next leaf exhibited was of 4 beauti
full green. similarly powdered with gold.
on which was represented, in lively col
ors, garden with numerous expresses,
roses and other Towering shrubs in full
bloom; and in the midst of The garden an
excellent pavilion. The next change
exhibited leaf of orange. in the same
manner powdered with gold. on which
the painter had delineated the represent
tation OF great battle, in which two adj
verse kings were seen engaged III the
struggles of a motal conflict. In short
"a every turn of the leaf ID different color,
scene and action was exhibited, such as
was, indeed. most pleasing to behold
But OF all the performances, this latter
of the volume of paper was that which
afforded me the grea test delight; so many
pictures and extraordinary changes hav-
ing been brought under view, that must
confess my utter ability to do justice
in the de description
In observing upon the extraordinary
nature Of these performances, the Empe-
ror put aside the supposiIion that they
were to be ascribed to mere visual de-
ception;
They very evidently partake, he says.
''of some thing beyond the exertion of
human energy. have heard i, stated
that the art has been called the Asmay-
MAN, (celesiial) and am informed that
it is also known and prdcticed TO con-
siderable extent in the nations of Eu-
rope. 1t may be said, indeed that there
exists In some men peculiar and essen
tial faculty which enables them TO ac-
compliSh things far beyond the scope of
human exertion, such as frequently to
battle the utmost subtelty Of the under
standing to penetrate"
What virtue there is in stone il is for
naturalists TO discover; but it is fact,
often and often witnessed that Norway
runs in all directions in search Of
stone. which he will take up in his mouth,
and then slacken his pace till the two
Dogs come up. when neither of them will
touch him. He is then PERMITTED quietly
to walk off with the hint that the stone
has saved his bacon. He is watched,
however, and should he drop the stone.
another pursuit takes place. and he again
picks up stone. and contriveS in this
Way to escape with whole skin. That
they are not afraid of his throwing the
stone is evident, as they don't run away;
but it is likely it is point Of honor not
to modest him when his mouth is full. and
when he is not in position to de-
lenu nlinseI or 10 give tntfn Ddt!ie.-
When Norway" is met or seen by any
person, with a stone In his mouth. SO well
is it known that Foxy" and 'Scotchy"
are in chase, that they are looked for, and
found not to be far distant. Norway"
is very knowing fellew, and cunning
dog. too; aud, being aware of his add
vantage in the water, will often. for
bit of lark. stroll upon the shore,
when he knows ''Scotchy' is out of the
way. He has not to wait long till he is
accosted by Foxy" to know what he
wants there. Norway" then retreats
backwa I'd Till he gets on a favorite pro-
iectinp rock, about fifteen feet above the
level of the sea. when he will lay hold
of Foxy and tumble with him 10 the
bottom, where they both fight till they
nearly drowned. After being mutu
ally convinced that they have got enough
OF it, they swim ashore. shake off the wa
ter. and separate, like pair of duellists'
pleased. no doubt, that the affair has
entaied no fatal consequences.
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