game of chance. A lawyer who had attended the
trial, was with us in the stage, and said that the
culprit appeared unconcerned as to the issue;
and when convicted, showed no emotion; but with
a great deal of indifference requested that his
acquaintances would attend at his execution; which
they did.

At noon we came to the Susquehanna, on the
opposite shore to Columbia, where we dined.
This is one of the most beautiful and romantic
parts of America. The river is here about one
mile broad, with a number of beautiful little
islands spread over it. What added greatly to the
beauty of the scene, were the high rocks which
rise from the margin of the river, and near which
were seen many eagles and fish-hawks soaring in
the air; the latter frequently darting into the
water, where they make a prey of the fish. In
rising again, it frequently happens that the eagles
pursue the hawks, and compel them to let go their
prize; and such is the swiftness of the eagle, that
he will often dart down and seize the fish, before
it reaches the water.

In the shallow parts of the river, many beauti-
ful white herons are seen, stalking along in
search of food, making a beautiful variety in the
prospect.