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.

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,