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" joy are poured from its inmost soul, and every 

 ** heart beats in unison and melts with delicious 

 *' languor. But this continued richness might satiate 

 *' the ear ; the strains are at times relieved by 

 *' pauses, which bestow dignity and elevation. The 

 " mild silence of evening heightens the general 

 '' effect, and not a rival interrupts the solemn scene." 

 They begin to build in May. 



MANAKIN, TITMICE, and SWALLOWS. 



(Pipra). (Parus). (Hirundm). 



The Manaklns, at first sight, resemble the next ge- 

 nus, or Titmice, They are mostly natives of South 

 America, and are in general beautiful in their co- 

 lours. The most remarkable species is the Cock of 

 the Rock, or Crested Manakin (Pipra Rupicola). 

 Though this bird is of an uniform orange colour, it 

 is one of the most beautiful of South America. They 

 are found in great numbers on the mountain Luca, 

 near Oyapoc, and on the mountain Courouaye, near 

 the river Aprouack. They are esteemed for the sake 

 of their plumage, and are very scarce and dear ; be- 

 cause the savages, either from superstition or fear, 

 will not venture into the dark caverns where they 

 lodge. 



