100 John Bachman. 



" Sparrow Hawk," for some time, seated on the same 

 oak presently the latter made a dash among some 

 snow birds, and as he was flying away with one. no 

 doubt delighted with the anticipated feast, the Red 

 Tailed took after him, and made him drop the 

 dainty bit, and caught it before it fell to the ground. 

 I found the Solitary and Brown Thrushes, about five 

 of the Wood Pecker family, the Robin, the Ruby- 

 crowned wren, and some of the duck family abun- 

 dant; but there was nothing new nothing even 

 rare, except a Duck, nearly white, which puz- 

 zled me ; but as the guns in the house where 

 I was staying happened to be in an awful 

 state, I was admonished not to run the risk of my 

 life in discharging them. This duck may be de- 

 scribed ; but I do not recollect anything that looks 

 like it in Wilson. 



I arrived in Columbia, S. C., almost too late, for 

 the "'House " had just resolved that the State was 

 too poor to subscribe for 4udubon's work. I felt 

 that it would be a disgrace to the State; and, for 

 the first time in my life, I turned to electioneering. 

 And now, behold me among the back countrymen, 

 spinning long yarns. The thing, however, took, 

 and your book is subscribed for. In addition to 

 this, a party from the interior, has given his name, 

 and Professor Gibbes has hopes that our plan of 

 twelve subscribers for a copy, will secure another set 

 for Columbia. I can, at least, say our prospects are 

 brightening ; but I dare not be too sanguine, as I 

 do not want to promise more than I can perform. 

 I have written to G., of Savannah, to interest him 

 in procuring subscribers, and when your book 

 arrives will send a copy to him. 



I read what was said in your favor with regard to 

 the " Rattlesnake Story," and thus far, they have 

 not found a wrong twist in your yarn ; but be care- 



