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this portion of skin the author succeeded in finding two hairs, which, from their well- 

 known characters, as compared with those of the hair of other animals, he was at once 

 enabled to pronounce to be human. Shortly after this he received from Mr. Way 

 another portion of skin, said to be that of a Danish pirate, which had been taken from 

 the church-door of Hadstock, in Essex. On this the author found many hairs, all of 

 which he ascertained to be human. And on the 31st of August last a third specimen 

 was received from Mr. Way, that had been taken from the church-door of Copford, 

 also in Essex : this specimen was the largest of the three, and on it were very many 

 dark hairs, which were clearly ascertained also to be human. The author then men- 

 tioned that the rector of Hadstock, from the door of whose church the second speci- 

 men was procured, had obtained from a microscopist of some eminence an opinion 

 which entirely coincided with his. In conclusion, the author dwelt upon the great 

 value of the microscope in these investigations, and stated how wonderful it is that 

 characters so minute should exist in hairs, even after their exposure to the atmosphere 

 for several centuries, and which proved the fact that of all the tissues of the animal 

 body, save the osseous, the corneous or hairy tissue is the most durable. — J. S. Bow- 

 erbank. 



Fondness of the Dog. — The strong feelings of the dog, as displayed in the exercise 

 of all the capabilities which he (though in a very small degree) is gifted with, in com- 

 mon with men, has engrossed the attention of all naturalists. I mean such qualities 

 as affection, fidelity, &c. ; and the existence of these powers, reciprocally, between 

 animals, naturally opposed to each other, is the subject of my present paper. In 

 Priscilla Wakefield's ' Instinct Displayed,' an instance is given of the extraordinary 

 influence Mr. Capel Lofft had over a terrier : " he broke him of his propensity to 

 seize rabbits and worry cats, merely by the displeasure marked on his countenance, 

 without beating him. When he was most incensed against an unfortunate cat, that 

 happened to fall in his way, his master would snatch him up in his arms and quiet 

 him in an instant." Now for my own illustration. A gentleman, with whom I am 

 well acquainted, has in his possession a fine yard dog, that an agricultural gentleman 

 from the neighbourhood of Yarmouth presented him with, because of his being unable 

 to manage him ; for no sooner was he free than the sheep-flock was the object of his 

 search, and he chased, pursued, worried, and occasionally killed. This was a losing 

 game, and one to the agriculturist most disadvantageous : the issue of his determina- 

 tion was, that " Nero " obtained a new habitation at a remote destination. The 

 fierceness and other features of Nero's character were all well given, and a strong chain 

 and suitable house were prepared for him : he is a large, fine-built dog, of a cross be- 

 tween the " bull and Newfoundland," of a colour called in Norfolk " brindy ; " and 

 though I have been acquainted with Nero for several years, I have not found him in 

 any way inclined to be treacherous to me, though I have known him " fly " at people 

 who ventured too near his domain ; but yet I think often more in sport than with 

 wicked purpose. Confinement may have materially checked his spirit, as the long im- 

 prisonment of a captive knight for ever quenches hope. Many are the runs and ram- 

 bles which, under the gentle management of young ladies, he has taken ; but, with an 

 occasional desertion, he has ever conducted himself with becoming deportment. 



