There are three sorts of cells; the first are for the larvæ of workers; the second for those of the males or drones, which are larger than the former, and are usually situated in the middle of the comb; the third are the royal cells. An inattentive observer might perhaps be led to infer, that the various cells composing a cake are little habitations in which the workers might repose themselves after the labours of the day, each in its own house. This, however, is not the fact: for some of these are filled with honey, and others closed up. On a more careful inspection, it will be seen that most of the cells contain a little worm: the young of the beean object evidently of the most anxious care and attention to those appointed to watch and feed them. But although indefatigably industrious, even these insects, when tired with labour, require repose, and cease to work when the ordinary motive for exertion is withdrawn. It is curious to observe their mode of rest; four or five cling to a part of the hive, and extend their hind legs, whence others suspend themselves by their fore fuel. These do the same neighbourly turn for another line, and thus at all times either bunches (fig. 1) or festoons (fig. 2) of bees may be seen reposing. Huber, however, has seen the workers retiring sometimes to a cell, and remaining motionless for twenty minutes. The sting by which this little animal defends itself and its property from its natural enemies, is composed of three parts; the sheath and two darts, which are extremely small and penetrating. Both the darts are furnished with small points or barbs, like that of a fishhook, which, by causing the wound inflicted by the sting to rankle, renders it more painful. Still the effect of the sting itself would be but slight, if the insect were not provided with a supply of poisonous matter, which it injects into the wound. The sheath, which has a sharp point, makes the first impression; this is followed by that of the darts, and then the venomous liquor is poured in. The sheath sometimes sticks so fast to the wound, that the insect is obliged to leave it behind; this considerably augments the inflammation of the wound, and to the bee itself the mutilation proves fatal. Were it not for the protection of its sting, the bee would have too many rivals in sharing the produce of its labours. A hundred lazy animals, fond of honey and hating labour, would intrude upon the sweets of the hive, and for want of armed guardians to protect it, this treasure would become the prey of worthless de Intoro predators. In Mungo Park's last mission to Africa, some of his people, having disturbed a colony of these animals, were so furiously attacked, that both man and beast were put to instant flight. The list of the killed and missing amounted to one horse and six asses―a serious loss to a white man in the midst of inhospitable deserts. Lesser tells us, that in 1525, during the confusion occasioned by a time of war, a mob of peasants, assembling in Hoherstein, attempted to pillage the house of the minister of Elende, who having in vain employed all his eloquence to dissuade them from their design, ordered his domestics to fetch his bee-hives, and throw them into the middle of the infuriated multitude. The effect answered his expectations: they were immediately put to flight, and happy were those who escaped unstung. It sometimes happens that a young swarm choose to enter a hive already occupied; when a most desperate conflict ensues, which will last for hours, and even for days, and the space around will be found covered with the slain. These desperate conflicts not only take place between strangers, but also between inhabitants of the same hive-offspring of the same mother. The causes which bring division into so united a society have not been hitherto ascertained. YOUNG LADIES' GARLAND. AMERICAN LADIES. PERHAPS there is no country in the world, where the women are more completely domestic, than they are in our own: and none where female influence is more generally felt. This is a most happy circumstance. And it affords a powerful argument in favour of female education. It is trite, I know, but very important to remark, that when ladies are distinguished for domestic habits and virtues, their maternal influence is very great. They mould the hearts, and to a great degree form the understandings of the future fathers and mothers in our country. Now they, who have in their hands so great a part of early education, certainly ought to receive that cultivation of heart and mind, which would fit them for the discharge of the very important duties. of their station. This is no easy work. It demands skill and judgment as well as attention. Surely preparation ought to be made for it, that it may be done well. Look at the majority of girls of 18, in the country, and see what are their qualifications for a place at the head of a household. But female influence is not only elt in domestic life :-it reaches to every part of society. Every where it ought to be salutary. Our ladies ought to be intellectual as well as sensitive; intelligent as well as affable; good as well as pretty. No where, indeed are they more modest, more pure and delicate than among ourselves; but if to these graces of the female character, were added suitable mental improvement, the effect on the whole community would be most happy, A higher spirit of literature would pervade our state; and young men would spend that time in study, which now they waste in dissipation. A loftier tone of moral feeling would be awakened, and we might hope to witness the purity, without the extravagance of chivalry. THE LOVELINESS OF WOMAN. It is not the smiles of a pretty face, nor the tint of thy complexion, nor the beauty and symmetry of thy person, nor yet the costly robes and decorations that compose thy artificial beauty; no, nor that enchanting glance, which thou dartest with such lustre on the man thou deemest worthy of thy affection.-It is thy pleasing deportment-thy chaste conversation-thy sensibility, and the purity of thy thoughts-thy affable and open disposition-sympathising with those in adversity -comforting the afflicted-relieving the distressedand, above all, that humility of soul, that unfeigned and perfect regard for the precepts of Christianity. These virtues constitute thy Loveliness. Adorned with but those of nature and simplicity, they will shine like the refulgent sun, and display to man that the loveliness of thy person is not to be found in the tinsel ornaments of the body, but in the reflection of the rectitude and serenity of a well spent life, that soars above the transient vanities of this world. And when thy days are ended here upon earth, thy happy spirit shall be wafted to the regions of eternal bliss. BEAUTIFUL QUOTATION. THE Rev. Dr. Griffin, in his speech before the American Education Society, appealed to "the sex, who like ministering angels, love to hover about the chambers of sickness"-who owe so much to Christianity; and introduced this beautiful quotation- Not she with trait'rous kiss her Saviour stung, INTERESTING AND INSTRUCTIVE EXTRACTS. THE CAPTIVE PRINCE. CYRUS, the renowned conqueror of Babylon, had, in his Armenian war, taken captive the young prince of Armenia, together with his beautiful and blooming princess, whom he had lately married, and of whom he was passionately fond. When both were brought to the tribunal, Cyrus asked the prince what he would give to be reinstated in his kingdom? He answered, with an air of indifference, "That as for his crown and his own liberty, he valued them at a very low rate. But if Cyrus would restore his beloved princess to her native dignity and hereditary possession, he should greatly rejoice, and would [this he uttered with tenderness and ardour] willingly pay his life for the purchase." When all the prisoners were dismissed with freedom, it is difficult to express how much they were pleased with their royal benefactor. Some celebrated his martial accomplishments; others applauded his social virtues. All were prodigal of their praises, and lavish in grateful acknowledgements.-"And you," said the Prince, addressing himself to his bride, "what think you of Cyrus?" "I did not observe him," replied the Princess. "Not observe him! Upon what then was your attention fixed?" Upon that dear and generous man who declared he would purchase my liberty at the expense of his very life." 66 If this lady was so deeply affected by the love of him who only offered to die for her temporal good, how much more strongly ought we sinners to be affected by the remembrance of the love of Christ, who actually died to obtain our everlasting salvation. A VALUABLE JEWEL. BEHOLD the road to happiness!-rows of trees on each side, uniting at the top, form a beautiful arbour. See! woman is strewing it with flowers-how sweet— how refreshing the smell-see, too, the temple of happi |