He seemed, however, to know his capacities; and this old man, verging on four score years, not only made the descent, but clambered over almost impracticable rocks along the margin of the river, to obtain the various views presented at different points.

The return was not easy, but he was quite adequate to the labor; and after resting a few minutes at the summit, resumed his ride, full of spirits and of animated and instructive conversation.

After dinner, he crossed over to Goat Island, and beheld the cataract from the various points, and continued his explorations until all was obscured by darkness.
He seemed greatly impressed by the wonderful contrast presented by the scene of rage and repose--of the wild and furious dashing of the mighty river down the rapids, with its mad plunge over the precipice--and the sullen stillness of the abyss of waters below.

I wish I could repeat to you his striking conversation during these rambles, replete with brilliant classical allusions, historical illustrations, and the most minute, and as it seemed to me, universal information.

* * * * * * I sincerely concur with the worthy captain of one of our steamboats, who said to me the other day,--'Oh, that we could take the engine out of the old "Adams," and put it into a new hull!'" During his visit at the Falls, Mr.Adams, on a Sabbath morning, accompanied by Gen.