Lebanon.

ill6.jpg] The sun sinking into the sea shot its last rays through the clear pure air towards the highest peaks of the mighty rocks.

Every thing united to form a picture which when once seen can never be forgotten.
The tints of the rocky masses are peculiarly remarkable; exhibiting not only the primary colours, but many gradations, such as bluish- green, violet, etc.

Many rocks were covered with a red coating resembling cinnabar, in several places we found small veins of pure sulphur, and each moment something new and wonderful met our gaze.
The five hours which we occupied in riding from Beyrout to the village of Elhemsin passed like five minutes.

The khan of Elhemsin was already occupied by a caravan bringing wares and fruit from Damascus, so that we had nothing for it but to raise our tent and encamp beneath it.
July 2d.
The rising sun found us prepared for departure, and soon we had reached an acclivity from whence we enjoyed a magnificent view.
Before us rose the lofty peaks of Lebanon and Anti-Libanus, partly covered with snow; while behind us the mountains, rich in vineyards, olive-plantations, and pine-woods, stretched downward to the sea- shore.