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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-02-21

The Public Lanas--NFr. Ca,!ile. OF
Virginia, has Introduced a bill in the
House of Representatives for eqGali-
zing the grants of public lands 10 The
varions States. The Following is said
to be the number of acres asked for by
the States mentioned, for Railroad pnr--
poses iowa, 1886 900; Florida, ,8l4,
600; Alabama, l212,S90;: louisiana,
l,G02,560; Mississippi, 95S;4o0s Wis
consin. 1922 500; Michigan. 1895. 900.
Total number Of acres, I3,155,5 $50; val
ne s30O00,000 In this way the pub.
lie lands are going. Is it not high Time
for Virginia TO come in for share.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-02-21

FERMENTATION ot' FiliiIusters- The FL
libuster examination in New York WAS
resumed Thursday. General Caznean
alone was examined. An unsuccessful
effort was made to give IN evidence "a
letter from Sydney Webster, Esq. pri-
vate Secretary of Franklin Pierce, and
bearing the Presidents frank. The do.
fence protested that they could show by
it that The President and olhor high u
nited States officials have an interest in
tho Mosquito grant, aud have been con
nected with Consul Fahens, Gen. Caz-
mean and others in tho colonization Of
Nicaragua. CSen. Cazneau testified thac
he Aad heard that Mr.. Pierce has n 9Th
interest in the Mosquito grant. The
announcement prnduced no sensation,
aud the district Attorney dared them to
rcnd the letter of Mr.. Webster, but
they would not consent.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-02-21

7'ro Sailors eS Tie Lyonnais Picked
up. The bark Cambridge, Capt. Spar
row. just arrived at Boston from Per-
namb"c". reports that Capt. Seapury of
the Scho 'ner CONNIE, ce, al Pernsmbu-
co, had spoken bark Essex, Capt Ray,
from Boston for Rio Janeiro. 25 days
out. latitude 25 north. longitude "a wea'.
Capt. Ray. when three days from Bos-
ton, had taken froma raft two seaman
belonging t" the French steamer lie
Lyonnais. The seaman picked up re-
ported Tho stearaer as having been ran,
into and sunk by vessel when three
days from New York sixty were
drowned; the rss' took to the boats
there were olher vessels in sigh, the
boats we've probably picked up
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-02-21

"rboAn iorican Guauo Companyrecsiv.
ed 10y the Illinois adyices from theSand-
wi ch lsp nds in regard TO their expedi.
ito to til egoano Island. A wbaler had
ar rived . 1 the Saadwich, boats crew
FL I'm VIII ich had landed on tho Island.
or d rep, Ut everything as before descri-
b. I'd, aud that plenty of guano existed
u ore. The ship with tho agent sent
o ut by, be Company would soon sail
{ II the island toobtain cargo fgpa-
mo.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-02-21

\ The al mail from India brings the
grateful intelligcuce that hookswioging
has bee ~ pn, TO Oh ond in that conntrys
By ag' ! AIRY.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-21
A Perfu,ned Breath.

u What lady gentleman would remain under the
curse Of dsa.reeable breath when BY using
OF Thousand Flowers'' as a dentrifce wouh,
not only render but leave the teeth white ala
baster Many persons do know their breath is bad
and the subject delicate their friends will
ton it. Pour single drop Of the "Balm your h.
brush and wash the teeth night and morning. fifty cent
bottle will last year
Beautiful Complexion may easily be acquired
by using the balm OF THOUSAND FLowKRs" 1t will
remove tan pmpes and feckes from the skim leaving it
Of soft and roseste hue Wet towel, pour two
three drops, and wash the face night and morning.
Shaving Made Easy.-Wet your shaving brush
in either cold pour two three drops
of "BALN OF THOUSAND FLOWERS" rub the beard vel
and will make beautiful laher, much facilitating
the operation Of shaving. Price only fifty cents.
For sale at the HOUMA DRUG STORE
- PHALON'S Paphian Lotion or Floral
Beauttfier-infalbe preservative Of the skin and
complexion and Of ersdcatng curing freck-
les, tan. pimpes chopped hands, lips and face Ltches
sunburns scads burns etc. and all diseases apper lining
to the skin. by E. PHALON, perfumer
Broadway, New Yosk-and for sale at the
mh-e7l HoUMA DRUG STORE.
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SUCCESSION SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish OF
~ Terrebonne-Fifth Judicial District Court
Succession Of Henry Fleming, and his
wife. Rel

~ AeTEtVouHe-ENtu SuutClSl UlStflCt Court
Succession Of Henry Fleming, and his
wife, Emily Bell.
Pursuant to an order Of sale emanatine
from the above named Court, to me direct.
ed in the aforesaid matter, |, Aubin Bourg
Sheriff of the Parish Of Terrebonne, will
expose at Public Auction to the last and
highest bidder, on the premises on the
Bayou Terrebonne, in said Parish, at abou,
IA miles above Houma, on
Thursday, April 23d, 1857,
at 10 o'clock A. M. the following described
property belonging to said Estate, to wit
l. Household and Kitchen Furniture,
&c, Books, Crockery ware, Stoves. Bath
ing-tab, a 10, OF Poultry, lot of Hogs. a
Buggy, Gun, Horses, l2 barrels of &C.
ment, 5 barrels Of Lime. lot of Corn, a
lot of Hay, 6 Head Of Horned Cattle, &c.
2. Henry, a negro man. aged 80 years.
3. Julia, his wife, aged So years.
4. Jordan, negro man. aged SO years.
5. A certain Tract of Land situated in
the said Parish, on the left descending
bank of Bayou Terrebonne, measuring
two arpents front, by depth of twenty ar
penis, with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon; bounded above by lands
Of Andre Maronge. and below by those Of
Joseph Daigle.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS The person.
al property payable, all sums under ten
dollars, Cash, and for all sums of or
over this amount, one half Cash, and the
balance payable in March, 1858, the pur-
chasers to furnish their notes with good
and approved security, to bear eight per
centum per annu,n interest after maturity
until full and final payment. For the land
and slaves. one.third Cash, one-,hird in
March, 1858, and the balance in March,
1859, the purchasers to furnish their notes
with good and approved security, to bear
eight per cent per annum interest after
maturity, and the property sold to remain
specially mor'gaged and hypo,hecated with
vendors privilege, till full and final pay
mcnt.
A. BOURG, Sheriff.
Parish Of Terrebonne, March It'll, 1857
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N aOOD cONPARISON.

" GOOD CONPARI0ON.
The Rev. Wffam noulaii, veil known Methodist essf-
synaa residing It NspsA draws the Ssa!swiss amusing
but mi conparisna hetwesa d. nLAas celebrated Yer
nifugs and : ferret: t.
ferret, whea placed q the entrance q rath"le'
eas To aperture travels along the passages seses upon
the nj exrninates HE sxissnce and draws the animals
desanct carcass % the light And in ks manner have
,sana D.. M'Lanss American Vnifags y oPssais upon
woaus tAsee drssdfal end dangers termenes q child
rem This remedy IKE the ferret eatefs the aperture ID
he mos1h Travels Aown he snllet. hunts roaad the
sseaeh lays hold Il he shakes the LIE e1t Of the
rees sweeps clean their den, and carries their easeaes
cess ont oftAs em This st issrt has bssa The sdee
q The vesmifnge upon ny children"
ns:ghhM q Mr.. Reulat Mr.. Joha Bsigss adopts the
sine Of he sveseaA eesher, s both giving their n"ss
unequiveal approval Of this great spsrde asr having
wttns.seA IL spaatioa upea their eva ehfidrsa. Let
SeAess ~ h, AM - saais6eA.
Purchasers VIM - e,refsl 10 ak sor Mr. N'x.eas's
CELEBRATED veFnlfa1e, AenufAeturo4 ~
Dlouin9 Droe. - R1ttso0rS, Ra. AZ sthss
vsrufuxeS II o0enpafisoN sre WOsihe0. p. ulAne'
esnuaae Vemiage ala his eeaehsaed Liver Puh can now
- haA q "a rpectahe dEug seeFes none geaaine WA
- ~ signa4ago q ~ 1L8nlN6 11Qs
E oC01G Q MEAD, Nsw oiaaas. Ii, Gsn~A whoss-
80 Aos11s - ~ oe1tAesD 0eatee. assst
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-21
SUCCESSION SALE
GTATE OF LOUISIANA-PAR[SH
~ W IEhhEboNNE-FIFT DISTRICT COURT.
Suscession Of j. W. Leweou

Il Or LOUlSlANA-PAKl
~ VI TERREBoNNE-FIFr DISTRICT COURT.
suseession Of }. W. Levveeu.
In the name and by the authority of tho
Hon. the Fifth Judicial District Court.
sitting in and for the Parish of Ferre-
bonnie, there will be offered for sale at
public auction by Anbin Bourg. Sheriff Of
said Parish. at the Cour, House, in the
town Of Houma. on
SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH, 1857,
at IL O'Clock a. M, the following des.
cribed property, belonging to said Estate,
to wit:
A certain tract of Land situated in the
Parish Of Terrebonne. on the right bank
descending the Bayou Black, measuring
two and one half arpents front by the depth
OF the confirmation, bounded above bv
land OF Guilaume Leblanc. and behw BY
land Of Augustin Leblanc, at about thir-
teen miles below the town of Houana, and
containing about one hundred arpents.
Terms AND The price
payable by thirds-One third in all and
each Of the months of March Of the years
1858, 1859, and 1860, the purchaser to
give his notes to the order of and endorsed
by himself, payable as aforesaid with eight
per cent. per annum interest from maturity
till paid, the notes to be made payable at
the Office Of the Recorder of the Parish of
Terrebonne, and the land sold to remain
specially mortgaged and hypo,hecated until
full and entire payment Of the credit in.
stalments and the interest TO accrue.
A. BOURG. Sheriff.
Parish Of Terrebonne, February 2ath 1857.
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A.
ANoTAEn DErAuIrER.-A rumor that
aad prevailed 2 eur city for several days
10 fslai'e1 y = large defalcation by sec.
Iesa.y g banking house. has assumed =
tang'ble shape, and deiaulter il now known
=. o g g. Adolph Nohl, secretary Of ,ne
usual Saving Institution. The amount
= u dehieatiea is not yet known, but ID
sepsoxlmately surmised from his having
gwen three notes for go, 900 each secur.
g y deed Of trust on city property, coun.
q .ote ana personal property, to secure
" = ,astllu..oa ficn loss BY the dsl.lcation.
- sas len the city, and the property j,
Y the hands Of : trustee. Il & s.id b
~ selcers of,he ine,itusioa that The secn
MY WI cover the loss.
fstLnais lstsMseass, u.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-21

DEUCE IN THE .SrARs.-Our latest
celestial intelligence is TO the effect that
the planet Saturn will soon be visited by a
deiuge, and the wicked Inhabitants cut of
even as the sons Of Earth were cut of1
in the days Of Noah. The telescope tells
~ that tho third ring. which is fluid. is
rapidly nearing the globe Of the planet.
The catastrophe will take place immedi-
ately on contact.
We are not informed If there is Noah
there building an ark.-N. o. Pic.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-21
VENZE DE SUCCESSION.
ETAT DE LA LOUISlANE-Cour
~ du SEINE District Juciciars, Par"isse Tsrrehonne.
Succession de Henry Flemlng, ct do %
femme Emily Reli.

kNIAI DE LA LOUISlANE-COur
~ du SEINE District Juticiairs Parnisse Tsrrehonne.
Succession de Henry Fleming, ct do "a
femme, Emily Bell.
Commencement i I'm ordre de vente,
emane de la cour sus.nommee, dams la ma.
there ci-dessus, moi, Aubin Bourg, Sheriff
de la parois.e Terrebonne, exposerai ct
offfirai en- vente publique, au dernier ct
plus haut encherisseur, sur les lieux, sur le
Bayou Terrebonne, environ IA miles
au.desus de Houma,
Jeudi, 10 ~ Avril, 1857,
a 10 heures A. NJ, les proprie,ks ci-apres
decr;tes, appartenant a Ia sus.dite success.
sion, SAVIOR:
l. Meubles de Maison ct de Cuisine,
&C., Livres, Vaisselle, Poeles, Baignoire,
lot de Volailles, lot de Cochons, l
Buggy, Fusil, des Chevaux, IL Barrils
de Cimcnt, Barrils de Chaux, du Mais,
Foin, 6 Tetes dc Betes a Cornes. &c.
2. Henry, hom,ne nesre age de 80 ans.
8. Julia, sa famine, ag6e de Sc ans.
4. Jordan. homme negro age de so ans.
5. I'm certain moroccan de terre situ6
dams cette Paroisse, sur la rive gauche du
Bayou Terrebonne en- descendant, mesu-
rant deux arpents de face. par une profon-
deur de vingt arpents, ensemble avec toutes
les baiisses ct amelioraiions qui sly trou.
vent, borne en- haut par Ia terre d'Andrt
Marronge, ct en- bias par celle de Joseph
Daigle.
TERxEs EFT CONDITIONS. Meubles
Pour iostes sommes au.desss = de Dix
Piastrcs, Compliant pour toutes sommes
au.dessus de &C montant. une moitie Comp
tant, ct Ia balance payable en- Mara 1858,
l'acqukreur devant fournir son billet avec
caution approuvee. portant huit pur cent
par d'intkret apres 6cheance jusqu'au pale.
ment. Pour Ia terre ct les esclaves; Tn
tiers Compliant, un tiers en- Mars 1858, el
la balance en- Mars 1859, l'acquereur de.
want fournir SEES billets avec caution val.
able, portant hut pour cent par an din
terat apres echeance, ct assures par une
hypotheque spectacle, avec 10 privilege du
vendeur sur les prophecies vendues.
A. BOURG, Sheriff.
Paroisss Tssrebosne. q Mar, 1857.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-21

/ or The Boston Post says that the
draft Of Washington's farewell address in
his own handwriting, has recently been
stolen from the State department 1t Wash.
ington, and al Mr.. Marcy's efforts to re.
cover it have been unsuccessful.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-21
AMBROTYPEs.

q THE SUBSCRIBER resps ctfui,y announces to the
citizens Of Houma that he will rcmsn in town but few
days longer, ONLY. Those desirous Of avalns them.
selves Of this opportunity licensees by this unr
vailed process will please call his rooms in the COURT
HOUSE curly possible his eng ,gementS are such
that he CANNOT REM Come and examine speci-
mems, at least. Feb. %, 1857. JOHNS MCCLURE
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-21
JOSEPH DIXON,
HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER

Foot Of Jackson street, Thibodaux.
~ Tue UNDERSIGNED t.kes pleasure in informin.
the public that he has opened Paint Shop in Thibn-
daux and 10 resdy make for painting
all its branches such Granins arbng. and all kinds
Of limitations Paper Hanging, &C. &c All orders left
his residence directed his address through the post
ONCE, will meet with immediate attention.
feb28-ly + JOSEPH DIXON.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-21
AND SUMNER SUPPLE
FREDERICK,s EMPORIUM. y

- The gentlemen of Houma and vicinity are Vol
informed that Frederick has inst received splendid stock
nl seasonabe goods which he will make up order in
the latest fashion. Also, beautiful assortment Of
Gentlsmen's Furnishing Goods,
Of the most tasty description, and selected with great
expressly for this market Call Fredecks Fashionable
Emporium, Gagne's Row. while the US ,ortment is COM
plete. f.be8-tf
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-21
tn. Ia. Forever in tn. s1er,a,..,

The Sun Forever In the Meridian.
Professor Sontag, Astronomer to the
Grinnell Expedition" in his narrative
says: As the land adjacent 10 tho pole
Is all terra incognita. i, is impossible ia
say what additions to the stores Of natural
science victor to those regions Nigh, be
able 10 make. Certain it is, however, tina,
new aud wide field would be opened for
investigation. Everything there would be
novel; and that circumstance alone would
be well calculated to stimulate his atten.
tive faculties. The difficulties which
would present themselves to the inves,i
gator may be appreciated at home: but
they would be greater or less according to
circumstances Of which We know nothing.
We know not, for example, whittier the
pole is covered with open water, or icy
sea, or dry lard: nor do we know which
OF these three conditions would be most
favorable for investigation. 1t may be
presumed. however, that an open sea
would be, in several respects, the most dis.
advantageous. In the first place, it would
in all probability be so deep that the ship
would be unable to anchor; and the cur.
rent might be too strong to permit her TO
keep stationary long enough to make &C.
curate observations. Ii the second place ::
1t she could not maintain her position
steadily at one point, the commander would
experience new embarrassment, viz {:
as every meridian must extend South.
wardly. he would be apt to lose that on
which he approached the pole, and con-
sequently he would be at loss how to
shape his course homeward.
The occurrence oe this strange difficulty
will naturally present itself as one among
many novel phenome non which will arrest
the adventurer's ate ntion. and the follow.
ing observations would probably occur to
him on the spot. The time Of day Ito
use that phraseology for want Of any other
that would be more appropriately would no
longer be marked by any apparent change
in the altitude Of the sun above the hori-
ION I; because to spectator al the pole
no such change would appear, except the
small amount af the daily change Of the
declination. Thus, not only to the eye,
but also for the practical purpose Of oh.
tanning the time by astronomical observa.
tons, the sun would appear throughout
the twenty -four hours neither to rise nor
fall, but TO describe a circle round the
heavens parallel with the horizon. There
fore the usual mode Of ascertainirg the
time would utterly fail; and indeed, how.
eser startling may be the assertion, it is
nevertheless true, that time. or the natural
distinction Of time would be no more
This will appear from the consideration
that the idea Of apparent time refers only
to the particular meridian on which an
observer happens TO be placed and is
marked or determined only by the distance
Of the sun, or some other heavenly body,
from the meridian. Now, as an observer
at the pole is on no ono meridian, but is
stationed Al point where Ill meridians
meet, it is evident that "apparens time !"
Tor him has no existence"
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-21

~ The Governor Of Connection, has
issued his proclamation appointing Fridao.
the 10th Of April TO be observed a. day
Of fasting, humiliation and prayer through.
out that State.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-21

J. II. CORKRAN 4 FLETCHER,
House, Sign, and Ornamental Painters,
HOUxA, La.
- Craning Marbling, PaperhanEng and Glazing
done in the best style. All orders attended with prompt
ness and despatch. febl4-3m
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-21

TRAe1c.-ln Goochland county, Va. a
few days ago, man named Thomas Pope,
while lahoring under m attack Of insanity.
shot hi. brother Charles Pope, dead.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-21

@ Recently the wife = citizen Of Pc
tersburg. Va, gave birth 10 child with
two tongues. The account does not state
whether it was = s gal /" baby or not.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-21

CHINESE SLAVE TRADE--Sir: In con.
versa.ion with Cuban gentleman last
night At tho - club, he in answer to
ny inquiries on the above subject. frankly
replied, .Oh. yes, bought fifty Chinese
from an English trader just before leaving
Cuba /; and | am now in treaty with the
Spanish Government for permission to
land large number, for whom, on obtain.
ing such permission. shall contract with
British traders" Ny informant further
stated that fifty per cent Of these victims
die before the expiration Of their engage
meat, that their pay is four dollars Tor Six
teen shilinys) per month, with scanty food
# tbs poorest possible quantity, and that
their condition is in every respect Infinite
lyworse than that Of African slaves in the
United States. Thus Hong Kong and our
cher Establishments on the Chinese coast,
which were originally desired merely for
protection Of our trade in opium and the
gospel, are made to afford us another pro.
fable staple. Opium and Christianity
ore our exchangeable commodities against
,sa and slaves. Il is deeply hum,li..ing
70 remember that in those very waters in
which we are now wreaking our truculent
valer on helpless Canton (because the
Chinese did not know our flag plea to be
lie our prudent prowess lately shrank
IRON the Ameer and the Russians. II is
10 our Christianity or to our political prin-
,eiplea that We owe this valorous reversal
eahehaif Il our own country Of the truly
Gedlike mazims cf Pagan Olympus, Par
cers sstjeetis, debellarc sspcrbos 1--WE
rob and murder tho weak, but bend the
knss 70 the strong.-Cor. London Star.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-21
Corn Will and Creasher for Sale.
THE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS fo,

i sale large and vel fitted up CORN MILL, which
he has just removed Of his sawm H. being too large
for the engine Any person wishing purchase good
corn mill would do well call the residence If the
designed and for himse The frame and everything
IL complete and vii b sold cheap.
feb2e-lm VIZ. A. SHAFFER.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-21
CARD.
hrs. HELMICK & DERRICK hav.

~ ing associated themselves In the practice 1T medicine.
respectfully offer their professional services 10 the citizens
Of Houma and Surrounding country.
Dr. HenSk, Who has been practising for several years
In Virginia, 10 OF family and intends entity
locating In this place. Odce IL Houma. adjoining Der
gers Hotel. mhi4-ly
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-21
SMITH 4 Co.,
EAMILY GROCERS. AND

Il DEALERS IN WESTERN PRODUCE, ETC.,
-Terrebonne Crossing-
~LUNCH ready Mt all times for passengers. They
will also attend tie transportation Of Freight to ad
from New Orleans. mh9s'-'S
Abo-Aeents for Smith, Mcleod 4 Co = Justly celebra-
ted BI-SULPHITE OF LIME and SUGAR LIME.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-21

c.,met tells Us -" The Hebrews hat
..r.r,l sorts Of locusts, which are no
lawn among VA the old historians a"e
.,odern travellers remark that locnsts are
a"merous in Africa and many places q
Ala: that sometimes they fall like
cloud upon the country. and eat up every
,h;no ,bey meet with. Moses describes
sa,r .orts of locusts. Since there was
orobibition against using locusts, it Is not
r r no questioned that these creatures were
commonly ealen in Palestine and the
oeiphboring countries" DR.. Shaw Me.
hnbr. Russell and many other travellers
into the eastern countries, represent their
,,,,e as agreeable, and inform us that they
=. frequently used for food. Dr.. Shaw
.h.erves, that when they are sprinkled
Nth sal, and fried, they are not unlike, in
,.,,e. to our fresh water cray-fish. Rus
eel says the Arabs salt them aud eat them
:. 4 delicacy. Niebuhr also says that
,hev are gathered by the Arsb. in great
abundance, dried, and kept for winter pro-
visions. Tho rsvages Of the migratory
locust have been, Al particular times, SO
extensive, as to lay waste the vegetation
# whole districts, and even kingdoms. In
The wear 593 Of the Christian era. these
animal. appeared in such vast numbers,
!. to cause famine in many countries.
SYRIA and Mesopotamia wero overrun by
.i.n in SAT. In 652, immense swarms
took their flight from the eastern regions
into the west, and destroyed all vegetables,
NO, even sparing the bark Of. trees. or the
th,tch Of houses, after devouring the crops
Of corn, grass, etc. Their daily marches
wers observed to be about twenty miles
each ; and il is said that their progress
wa, directed with so much order that
there were regular leaders among them,
who flew first and settled on the spot
which was 10 be visited at the same hour
the next day by the whole legion. Their
marches were always undertaken at sun.
rise. In l54l, incredible boasts afflicted
Poland, Wallachia and all the adjoining
territories, darkening the sun with their
numbers, and ravaging all the fruit Of the
earth. The years l747 and i74s afforded
I memorable instance Of the ravages of
these insects in Germany and other parts
d Europe. rs far north as England.
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