Ad THE GEYSERS OF PLUTON RIVER, 
From this point is a fine view of the chasm or 
gorge, with the little stream at the bottom, and the 
jets of steam spouting from its sides. The projecting 
rock, near which I took the first sketch, is seen at the 
head of the gorge, and in the centre of the picture. 
Close upon the decomposed rock appears the luxuriant 
vegetation; while the mountain, towering far above all, 
forms the background. 
The decomposed rocks, of which I have so often 
spoken, are in general of a whitish cast, curiously 
interspersed with spots of every hue. I noticed many 
patches of deep red, and some of light yellow and 
green; while here and there were others of black, 
brown, and slate color. 
Having completed: my sketches, we hastened back 
to the place where we had left our animals. Here we 
threw ourselves on the grass in a deep grove near the 
bank of the mountain torrent,,to await the return of 
Dr. Webb, Mr. Thurber, and MacDonald. At the 
same time I sent my servant ahead to our place of 
encampment to build a fire, put on a kettle of water, 
and make other preparations for dinner.” Within half 
an hour our friends made their appearance, when we 
mounted our nags, recrossed the river, and, after a 
little hard tugging up the mountain, reached our 
camp fire in safety, delighted with the adventures of 
the day. | 
I am not aware that this interesting spot has been 
visited by any man of science, except Professor Shep- 
herd, of Western Reserve College, Ohio; and as 
his experience and profession better fitted him for 
investigations in such phenomena than mine, [ quote a 
