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of the scene then living. Some years later it was our good fortune to find in an English work on the steam engine, an illustrated description of one American—the Morey—engine, such as propelled the Merrimack through Medford and up to Concord, N. H. the following year. At that time Mr. Sullivan kept a journal of his cruise which is as follows: June 13.In the evening set off from Canal Head, Chelmsford, with two boats in tow. June 14.Overtook a loaded boat and took her in tow. June 15.Monday at 9 o'clock arrived at Concord, distance 50 miles: passing 21 locks and 3 canals. June 16.Went with loading to the Upper Landing, 6 miles, in 1 hour 3 minutes, unloaded and returned in 38 minutes. June 17.Afternoon 5 o'clock. Went up river 7 miles, in 1 hour 15 min., 23 members of General Court on board. June 18.Morning. Went up river 7 1/2 miles in 1 hour 8 min., 32 passengers on board. Afternoon. Went up 8 miles with 157 passengers and a band of music, in two boats in tow. J