Our Attempt to Return.

We reluctantly headed our boat for home, and for a time while we were freah made tolerable progress, But the strain on our arms began to tell—particularly on the writer,—and notwithstanding well-sustained efforts in our determination not to be beaten, we made absolutely no progress when we got into the strong currents which abound. We crossed and recrossed the river several times to avoid these, and strenuously exerted ourselves in our effort to return. It became apparent, however, that we would have to give up the attempt, and we accordingly landed on the eastern bank, a mile or so below Murrell's, and made our way home, somewhat chagrined at having been beaten. We were consoled afterwards by Mr Dore, who told us it was by no means the first time be had had to go down the river for his boat. I have given these particulars of the incident for the information of future visitors, who will see the neccessity, unless they are strong rowers—and especially if they have a rather large party in the boat—of not allowing themselves to be beguiled into drifting too far down stream.