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7 ~ Geology, &c. of the Connecticut. 
‘mountain ranges, will be known as mica slate, or gneiss, or. 
some other rock of a schistdse structure. a 
Such is in fact the aspect of the country along the Con- 
necticut; and of couriers re find a rich diversity of 
scenery, so that not only the geologist. but the poet and the 
painter, and every man of correct taste, will find an interest 
in its beauties. My object at this time is to refer to a few of 
the most interesting and romantic spots along this river, 
ann ‘ing a short description to each ; in which I shall be 
~ most particular concerning those with which [am most fa- 
miliar. It is not in my power to describe these scenes with 
the skill of the poet or the painter: But if I can succeed in 
inducing the ate them, it will be tohim amore 
agreeable disappointment to have the reality exceed the des- 
cription, than fall short ofit. =~ 
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East and West Rock. 
_ .The eminences thus named have Jong-been celebrated, 
and attract. the attention of the visitor who first enters the 
harbour or the city of New-Haven, as most singular features 
in the landseape ;—the one lying north west and the other 
st, about two miles distant. They present their na- 
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side, and her extensive 
