RIVER GARDENS, ETC. 



delightful mode of amusement, that I resumed the 

 course of ohservation which had heen so long inter- 

 rupted by difficulties that appeared insurmountable. 

 Now, however, that so much has been done to- 

 wards smoothing the way, I have been again at- 

 tracted to the long neglected aquatic studies, and 

 snatch every moment I can spare from the literary 

 labours which have carried my pursuits in a very 

 different direction, to renew my old and ever plea- 

 santly remembered acquaintance with the interest- 

 ing inhabitants of our ponds and streams. 



