The Crockett almanac : containing sprees and scrapes in the West; life and manners in the backwoods, and exploits and adventures on the praries . -orous music of their amphibious inhabitants. As soon as the wings of the feathered choirare closed, the deep base of the pool and the fen awakes. The parched face of Nature hasscarcely been baptized in the dews of the night, when the East is again streaked with thebroad crimson of the dawn, and over the blazing hills the morning sun pours his fervent raysupon a waking world. Again, the insects hum, the song of birds, and the lowing of cattle,are hea
The Crockett almanac : containing sprees and scrapes in the West; life and manners in the backwoods, and exploits and adventures on the praries . -orous music of their amphibious inhabitants. As soon as the wings of the feathered choirare closed, the deep base of the pool and the fen awakes. The parched face of Nature hasscarcely been baptized in the dews of the night, when the East is again streaked with thebroad crimson of the dawn, and over the blazing hills the morning sun pours his fervent raysupon a waking world. Again, the insects hum, the song of birds, and the lowing of cattle,are heard ; the busy throng of mortals ply at their business through the long and listless day ;and the more fortunate seize the opportunity to visit the Springs, Niagara, or some other placeof resort. At this season, it is pleasant to sail in a light vessel upon the lake whose marginis overhung with thick branches; to pass beneath the green foliage, while the limpid watersjust curl beneath the prow of the boat. A few young ladies, in the pleasure boat, give zest tothe occasion, and heighten the beauty of the surrounding scenery. 1842. 30 Days. MOONS PHASES. # New, 4th, 5 7 E.]> 11th, 10 50 ;l9tfa, L. Q. 27th, 9 57 M c? (5 R«gulus > Apogee. W8Q-W6D-HarvestMoon- § d enters d^.[Aut. beg. runs high.
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