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name. Here is a block-house fortification, at which an English garrison is stationed. From the windows of this tavern, clouds of mist are seen rising from the Falls; and the noise of them is so loud, that a per- son seems to be close upon them, although they are nearly three miles distant. I was informed by several of Fenning's family, that the concussion occasioned by the descent of so large a body of water, is such, that in a still summer's evening, a constant tremor of the earth is perceptible; and the loose glass in the windows is so shaken as to produce considerable noise. 12th Month, 1st. I lodged last night at Fen- ning's tavern, where I had as good accommoda-tion as could be desired. In this family I met with a young man, who had his education in our society, and is a commissioner or surveyor under the English government, for the dispose of lands to new settlers. This young man kindly offered me his company and assistance, in visiting the curiosities in this neighbourhood. However it be-ing first day, and there being no meeting near, I preferred spending the forenoon alone. There-fore, immediately after breakfast, I walked down to the Falls by myself; the tremendous noise, with the volumes of spray and mist arising from them, being a sufficient guide to the spot. The first view of this wonderful cataract, is from the prin-cipal road, which, though not the most complete,