THE RUFF AND REEVE. 



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An erroneous opinion prevails very generally, that Huffs when iti 

 confinement must be fecT in the d;irk, lest the admission of light 

 should induce them to fight. The fact is, that every bird, even when 



kept in a room, takes its stand, as it would in the open air; and if 

 another invade its circle a battle ensues. A whole room full of them 

 may be set into fierce contest by compelling them to shift their 

 atations ; but, after the disturber has quitted the place, they have 

 been observed to resume their circles, aud become again pacific 



