The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-11-20

though few, if any, of them can sing songs of praise equal to our nightingale and larlls, or utter solemn tidings with our whippoor-will and euckoos, or soar in loftier flights than our silver winged eagles, our national birds of freedom, who utter as they fly psalms of liberty With their clear eyes fixed on the sun they bound upward to heights un- known, There are others of the feath- cred tribe that resemble those of our own regions. Yet they are not the same The robbins, larks and the sweet singers of early spring, so dear to our hearts, may be found in south ern forests, but they act more like pil- grims than native birds The native birds are all gorgeous in plumage; like the productions of the forests, they are the most beautiful of their kind,
 There are insects of every variety, and reptiles of strange forms and dan gerous to touch; spotted serpents and Hazards of marvellous colors, almost as bright as the flowers under which they are hidden.
 There is very little wanting to make one believe that the first garden--the ancient Paradise-was located in Bra zil which has many features re- sembling Miltons picture of a Lost Paradise. The beauty of the land is marvellous indeed. The forests, mighty in extent, are sl1irted by vast meadows, which form rich pasturage for count | less herds of cattle, sheep and other | animals which browse upon the luXu- riant grasses and grains that cover the hills and plains. The herbage is rich indeed and wild cattle fatten upon it in a remarkable manner. The flocks and herds grow like the forest trees and are about as numerous,
 The forests are generally filled with | the most ferocious animals, which prey upon each other and are destructive to human life also. Brazil is marked above all other countries of the earth for natural splendor The whole coun- | try seems given up to animal life and appetite. Amid the splendor and fruit full gardens no place seems left for hu- manity. Men are reduced to an insig- | nifcance by the majesty which sur | rounds them, and by which they are powerless to make an effort for pro- gressive happiness. Brazil with all it's advantages has remained nearly un- civilized till within a few years. The natives do not advance In mental intel ligence. Brazil is proof that matter has become superior to mind. Human l lty is still inferior to the vegetation of i that country, and yet the sun never | shone upon fairer country, or one where the forests speak more clearly of the perfection and handiwork of God. It is a pity that human power cannot be brought to bear upon this country, | that the grand old forests may be util- 1 ized in some more effectual manner ! Redwood, rosewood, and still better | the haywood, from which so many diff | ferent colors are made, might be a | source of wealth to the people. How richly the whole country is timbered l Northern men would make every tree | tell either for ornamental or building purposes.
 The fruit, nuts plums, cherries and | flowers, and many kinds of small fruit and berries are growing there in rich profusion. The grass and grain and various kinds of vegetable productions are luxuriant in growth. All tropical fruit, oranges, lemons and pine-apples might be made a commercial interest. Cotton, tobacco and the richest and best qualities of hemp and flax are possible for those warm climates in the south The spirit of progress has not settled in that country to abide there. What the future may bring forth only time can tell, and time will build up and restore all deso1ate places of the earth.
 The forests are destined to bring | wonderful results. Those vast noun tains and plains covered with a great variety of trees, vines and fruit will yet be used for better purposes than sheltering wild beasts and savages in human form.
 The natives are little less human than the beasts of prey. What can be done with people who are ignorant of God and goodness, nature and infinite law? These forests are growing more beautiful every year. Redwood, log
 wood, oak, pine, walnut and cedar are found plentifully. Many varieties will yet be tried in northern and southern soils
 Transplanting has become an eXperi- mental science, and men of genius and inventors will find uses for many of the rare timbers which can only be found in the southern portion of the Ameri- can continent Ornamental furniture and musical instruments will be crea-
 ted from the rare woods of different colors, and the polishing that some of
 those timbers receive will produce
 brilliancy equal to metallic luster, The rosewood and mahogany are fine for many ornamental purposes, such as
 church altars, picture frames musical
 instruments, harps, pianos and church
 organs,
 The most beautiful furniture for
 earthly palaces may be created from
 the forest trees of South America. The
 finest wool and flax, the most perfect
 mineral productions can be found there
 also.
 Civilization and agricultural science,
 together with the zeal engendered in
 the hearts of the people by more ambi-
 tious desire for national reverence and
 prosperity, may bring forth the long
 slumbering spirit of humanity. And
 out of darkness may come a, light
 which may illuminate the ages. The
 grandest effect of the rising sun shin ing upon the Brazilian forests is pro-
 duced where the beautiful obscurity of
 the dense woods is broken and the si- | rrJo ir. oIof