{"newspaper_name": "Mobile register and journal.", "edition": "01", "page": "p2", "byline": ""}
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SENsIrIyEEEss OF BIRDs.-1'he following an- ecdote shows the extraordinary initiative powers of the Mockng Bird, aud would seem to prove ihe fact that emulation is strong principle in birds, and that when their music Is exceed, they dronp under the disgrace. and their inclination la renew their ef- forts ceases-"A gentleman had an American mnrk- ing bird in such lealIh and vigor, that il either constantly singing, else initiating ihe varlous sounds iL heard. In order try the powers of this bird, iis owner purchased fine sk, .laik. When placed in he room with the mocking bird, lhe song of the former heard io echo through the house, IS If it were chauntlng 'on naterng wing its well known welcome tu the rising The knocking bird was silent for some time, but at last burst forth in the strains of the 'aelial songser, but louder and clearer, if mounting and stretching it's wings toward heaven. The lark silent from that moment, nor was joyous note ever heard from Il ailelwaG,is. Wishing 10 test the powers of the mOcking. bird still further, unusually large price was given for black bird, celebrated for its vocal powers. It was placed m the same room with the mocking bird; early on the second morning iis song was resumed, and it's charming notes warhed Eirih with all the sweetness and modnlations whch may he heard in its native 'thorny brakes The niOckng -blrd listened ard silent for time i; then all al the black birds notes heard in

 esue forth. but sweeter and louder than tn of the woodland songster. The poor black.bird beard them f IL that il was conquered, remained silent, dropped, pined. and died"