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the rocks of Gibraltar 1 , that similar cases occur in dif- 

 ferent parts of the world, and, I believe, at nearly the 

 same elevation above the present level of the ocean. 



Mr. Mackenzie, in speaking of the portage of the 

 Chaudiere des Francois, says, " It must have acquired 

 the name of Kettle, from the great number of holes in 

 the solid rock of a cylindrical form not unlike that cu- 

 linary utensil." 



" At the bottom of them are generally found a num- 

 ber of stones and pebbles.'' 



These holes are represented, as being upwards of 

 ten feet above the present level of the water at its 

 greatest height. And further "They are indeed to be 

 seen along every great river throughout this wide ex- 

 tended country."* 



M. Henry, after describing the carrying place of La 

 Chaudiere Francois, and the excavations in the rocks, 

 observes, " but the phenomenon is not peculiar to this 

 spot, the same being observable at almost every carry- 

 ing place, in the Otaouais." 



" Every where the waters appear to have subsided 

 from its ancient level. "f 



On the Mohawk river, where it is supposed a dread- 

 ful disruption of the rocks has taken place, at some 

 unknown period of time, these cylindrical excavations 

 in the rocks, are numerous and deep,J and afford the 



* Mackenzie's Travels, p. 37. 



t Henry's Travels, p. 31. 



\ See Clinton's Introductory Discourses, p, 52. 



