Geology, &e of the Connecticut. 13 
of the sluice, it spreads out i ae its accustomed width 
and soon resumes its wonted 
Near the middle of these Falls a alles: is thrown across 
the river, and from this, a fine view is afforded of the ra- 
pids and surrounding scenery. The first time I visited the 
spot, I chanced to cross this bridge from the east, as the 
hii nothing but the se seemed to separate me from 
destruction, on cays up, I saw the venerable Fall moun- 
tain, rising soeint ss pnpens "ec ipices, and threatening 
to. 
Nearly a mile or ne falls. on the Vermont side, is a 
favourable spot for viewing them and the surrounding 
scenery. From this point you see the cataract nearly in 
front, with the bridge crossing it at right angles, with the 
line of vision ; while the mountain, here seen in its whole 
length, formsa lofty mural barrier on the eastern bank. At 
the foot of this mountain, Just beyond the bridge and al- 
most overshadowed by the shaggy rocks, stands a large and 
elegant mansion house ; and on the opposite side appears a 
neat compact village. 
Turner’s Falls. 
These cross the Connecticut, near the point where the 
towns of Greenfield, Gilland Montague meet. There is no 
distinctive name by which they are known in the vicinity ;* 
gpery race: aneeaearact Miller’s Falls (See Tour. 
to Qusiee F oe But Miller Chea ulegs three miles higher up the riy- 
at the mouth of Miller’s river, and not in the Connecticut. 
ndian, who lived om ‘Turner’s falls, was thet 
tated overthem: But by his dexterity in swimming, » he hat 
feet forward as he descen nded, he esc pat alive. Some t 
however, as the ice in the spring time was ing u erolie unfortu- 
nately carried over among the broken fragm ed Wit River sppoarcd'’ again. 
