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problematical, though we believe there are 

 instances of Earwigs, which naturally creep 

 into holes and apertures of every kind, having 

 accidentally taken shelter in the ears of per- 

 sons asleep, and occasioning gi'eat pain. The 

 best means of expelling them under such 

 circumstances is, by dropping a small quan- 

 tity of brandy or other spirits into the ear, 

 or a little sweet oil is preferable, and an 

 apple cut and applied to the ear offended, 

 will also have the same effect. 



Dr. Gregory, &c. 



Ephemera, Day Fly, or May Fly. 



These flies take their name of May-fly, 

 from the shortness of their life, and are dis- 

 tinguished into several species. Some live 

 several days ; others do not take flight till 

 the setting of the sun, and live not to the 

 rising of that luminary. Some exist but one 

 hour, others but half that time; in which 

 short period they comply with all the calls 

 of nature. 



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