Life and letters of DrWilliam Beaumont, including hitherto unpublished data concerning the case of Alexis StMartin . y at Queenstown over to Lewiston. Called onB. Cook, Esq., and his fathers family; staid over night. In the morningcame up on the American side to the falls; viewed what is called Devils 1820 1822—Visits Niagara Falls 77 hole, about half way between Lewiston and the falls. It consists merelyof a transverse fissure or excavation in the perpendicular banks of theRiver, about 150 feet high; of no other extraordinary appearance than ahideous precipice, with a confused mass of stones,
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Life and letters of DrWilliam Beaumont, including hitherto unpublished data concerning the case of Alexis StMartin . y at Queenstown over to Lewiston. Called onB. Cook, Esq., and his fathers family; staid over night. In the morningcame up on the American side to the falls; viewed what is called Devils 1820 1822—Visits Niagara Falls 77 hole, about half way between Lewiston and the falls. It consists merelyof a transverse fissure or excavation in the perpendicular banks of theRiver, about 150 feet high; of no other extraordinary appearance than ahideous precipice, with a confused mass of stones, dirt, and trees lying atthe bottom. Came to the falls and crossed over the famous bridge builtby Judge Porter across the rapids just above the falls, extending ontoDeer Island in the middle of the river and just above the precipice.Viewed the island as thousands have before. Saw the perfect Rainbowabout 9 ok. in the morning; also saw it in the evening before on the op-posite side. Came from the falls to Blackrock on the American side.Went on Board the Steam boat Walk-in-the-wateri for Detroit, May30, 4 P. M.. Walk-in-the-Water, built in isls. and came to Mackinac in 1819.wood cut in Annals of Fort Mackinac. by Dwigtit H. Kelton.) (From a 31st. Got under way at 9 ok. this morning. Fair wind and pleasantweather; go at the rate of nine miles an hour. Looking over an oldnewspaper, came across Doct. Franklins project for attaining moralperfection, - to wit: It was about this time I conceived the bold and arduous project ofarriving at moral perfection. I wished to live without committing anyfault at any time, and to conquer all that either natural inclination or cus-tom might lead me into. As I knew, or expected I knew, what was rightand wrong, I did not see why I might not always do the one and avoid theother. But I soon found I had undertaken a task of more difficulty thanI had imagined; while my attention was taken up and care employed inguarding against one fault, I was often s