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SO contradictory of all the facts we know relative to 

 this subject. 



After all, tjiere are mysteries, as to the primum mO" 

 bile, amongst these social tribes, that with all our 

 boasted reason we cannot fathom ; nor develop satis- 

 factorily the motives that urge them to fulfil in so re- 

 markable though diversified a way their diiFerent de- 

 stinies. One thing- is clear to demonstration, that by 

 these creatures and their instincts, the power, wisdom 

 and goodness of the Great Fatieer of the universe 

 are loudly proclaimed; the atheist and infidel con- 

 futed ; the believer confirmed in his faith and trust in 

 Providence, which he thus beholds watching, with in- 

 cessant care, over the welfare of the meanest of his 

 creatures ; and from which he may conclude that he, 

 the prince of the creation, will never be overlooked or 

 forsaken : and from them what lessons may be learned 

 of patriotism and self-devotion to the public good ; of 

 loyalty : of prudence, temperance, diligence, and self- 

 denial. — But it is time at length to put an end to this 



long- disquisition. 



- I am, &c. 



