Account of the Kaatskill Mountains. Li 
In 1802 Messrs. Forneret and d’Ostern with seven guides 
gained the top, and declared on their return that nothing 
could induce them to make another attempt. ; 
In 1816 Count du Lusy, a Russian, ascended a little 
above the petit Mulet, but was obliged to return—His feet 
were so frozen that the skin came off with his stockings ; 
and he was long forced to use crutches. Two of his guides 
were frozen nearly to the same degree. 
In 1817 Count Malazesky, a Pole, gained the top with 
eleven guides—his nose and ears were frozen. 
There have been various attempts made by persons who 
returned after the first or on the second day; such trials have 
not been recorded. 
Arr. I]. Account of the Kaatskill Mountains ; by Mr. 
Henry E. Dwient. 
TO THE EDITOR OF THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, &c. 
_ Dear Sir, 
THE following description of the Kaatskill Mountains, 
and of the country in the vicinity, has been delayed much 
longer than I intended, and is much less perfect than I could 
Wish. 
During the last summer I made an excursion to this chain, 
and examined the prospects and geology for several miles 
around the lakes. The scenery is in the highest degree 
beautiful and sublime, and well deserves the best efforts of © 
the muse and of the pencil. 
I have been particular in describing the variegated pros- 
pects which these mountains present, as little or nothing is 
known of the existence of such scenery, excepting in the 
immediate vicinity. Few even of those who live within a 
few hours ride, have curiosity enough to visit it. This 
scenery, including the numerous cascades, ravines, precipi- 
ces, and the prospect from the top of this chain, while it af- 
forded me much more pleasure than a view of the falls of 
Niagara, awakened emotions not less elevated. 
Ihave mentioned these mountains to more than fifty per- 
sons since I visited them, but I have not met with more than 
