FIGHTING CRICKETS.――In China the people take as much pleasure in cricket fights as the Spaniards do in bull fights. Two crickets are pitted against each other, and crowds of people gather round to witness the combat. The insects rush at each other with great fury, and the spectators, high and low, rich and poor, seem to experience the most lively sensations of delight. * * * * * LYING.――This is more common than some people suppose. A man who contracts a debt without a good prospect of paying it when due, is a liar. A man who gives his vote to serve a party, or to serve another person in disregard of public good, is a liar. A mercenary suitor for a lady’s hand, is a liar. An editor, who seeks in any way to make a false impression, is a liar of a thousand tongues. Signs of the Zodiac. In a former number of the Museum, I have told you about the Zodiac, but as I wish to make you remember all about it, I will just give you Mr. Cruickshanks’ notions on the subject. He is a merry fellow in London, and thus he draws the twelve signs, in his sportive humor:―― [Illustration: Aries the Ram, is a man ramming down a gun.] [Illustration: Taurus the Bull, is a fat John Bull, reading a paper.] [Illustration: Gemini the Twins, are the famous Siamese twins.] [Illustration: Cancer the Crab, is a boy with a crab biting his toe.] [Illustration: Leo, is a Pope who lived in Italy, by that name.] [Illustration: Virgo the Virgin, is a single woman feeding a parrot.] [Illustration: Libra the Scales, is an old woman weighing fish.] [Illustration: Scorpio the Scorpion, is a fierce woman beating her husband.] [Illustration: Sagittarius the Archer, is a fat Miss shooting at a target.] [Illustration: Capricornus the Goat, is a merry boy mounted on a goat.] [Illustration: Aquarius the Water-bearer, is a boatman on a river.] [Illustration: Pisces the Fish, is two fish dealers blowing their horns.] [Illustration: _Gutenberg._] Invention of Printing. The art of writing is one of great antiquity. At first, it consisted of what are called _hieroglyphics_――which are pictures of objects, or signs and symbols of objects, or figures, expressing words to the ear. The ancient Egyptians, the Chinese, and the Mexican Indians, all appear to have hit upon this hieroglyphical mode of writing.