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the impediments of opposing winds, and be freed from the dangers of storms. Lake Erie is a very beautiful body of water, 300 miles in length and generally from 50 to 60 in width. Much of the distance we have sailed has been out of sight of land. The water of the lake appears to be of a beautiful deep green color, but when taken up in a glass vessel, is to be admired for its transparency. I think it is, without exception, the sweetest water I ever drank. 10th. At 4 o'clock this morning our anchor was again hoisted, and in about half an hour we were safely moored at Fort Erie. This is a small fort on the Canadian shore of the lake, garrison-ed by the British. Immediately on our arrival, we set out on foot for Buffalo, distant 5 miles, a town situated at the junction of Buffalo Creek with Lake Erie, and near the commencement of the outlet of the lake, commonly called Niagara river. The object of this excursion was to ob-tain a conveyance across the country to the near-est line of public stages. We were successful in an application to one of the inhabitants, who agreed to furnish us with a light wagon, to be in readiness two day's hence. Here we met withErasmus Granger, an agent of the United States, in the Indian Department. We had conversa-tion with him at considerable length on Indian affairs. He tells us that many individuals amongst the Indians of his district, (who are of