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are likewise to be seen, in various parts of Europe., 

 particularly in mountainous districts. 



Palassau, in his geological description of the Py- 

 rennees, observes, that immense boulders of granite, 



Indian idols or gods. The base or body of the rock, is perhaps 

 four times as large as the apex or head. 



In the same town, and in the parish of Wintonbury, at the dis- 

 tance of seven miles in a S. W. direction from this rock, is another 

 of the same kind of granite, and of nearly the same form and 

 diaiensions. It stands at the end of a horse shed, near a publick 

 Inn, kept by a Mr. Roberts; and serves as a substitute for steps, to 

 assist in mounting on horseback. 



I have been thus particular in pointing out and describing these 

 two rock?, for the following reasons. 



The first mentioned rock was found at the distance of half a 

 mile west of the Connecticut river, in the second plain or bank, 

 which is perfectly alluvial. 



The second stands, at present, about seven miles west of the 

 Connecticut river on what may be considered the third plain or 

 bank of the same river, being considerably higher than the first and 

 second, and commencing upon the latter with a quick ascent, and is 

 likewise perfectly alluvial. 



That these two masses were never formed where they now are, 

 is as certain as that they now exist ; for not a rock of the kind is 

 to be found, in place, for many leagues distant. 



The nearest granite to the east, is on the range called the east 

 mountains, and is distant twelve miles, with the Connecticut river 

 intervening. The nearest in a north direction, is in the state of 

 Massachusetts, distant from thirty -five to forty miles. The nearest 

 on the south, nearly the same. On the west, no granite occurs of 

 any kind within the distance of twelve or fifteen miles, with the 

 range of West Mountains intervening, which is entirely of a 

 secondary formation. 



