animal, from the phenomena of the hide.

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It is the harmony of strong contrasts in which greatness of character
truly dwells. As it rises, its variety and rich profusion, only remind
us of those southern mountains, whose majestic ascent combines the
fruits of every latitude, and the temperature of every clime; the
vineyard is scattered around its base to gladden, and the corn-field
waves above to support, the family of man: mount a little higher, and
the traveller is surrounded by the deep, umbrageous forest, whilst the
next elevation will place his foot on its magnificent diadem of eternal
snows.--_Edin. Rev._

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PSALMODY.


Is it not a melancholy reflection, at the close of a long life, that,
after reciting the Psalms at proper seasons, through the greatest part
of it, no more should be known of their true meaning and application,
than when the Psalter was first taken in hand in school?--_Bishop
Horne._

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The most northern library in the world is that of Reikiarik, the capital
of Iceland, containing about 3,600 volumes. That of the Faro Islands has