creeks, and the majestic Allegheny, in Centre county, are plainly seen, whilst the intervening mountains dwindle in the view into gentle undulations. Here, whilst he contemplates the vast prospect around him, man feels his own littleness, and, instinctively turning to the great Author of all, exclaims, "what is man, that thou art mindful of him!"

Hanover was originally settled by emigrants from Paxton and Hanover, then Lancaster, now Dauphin and Lebanon counties, who came on under the Connecticut title in 1769, among whom was the late Judge HOLLENBACK.

Judge Hollenback took an early and active part in the revolutionary war; was honored with a commission in the army, by the Continental Congress; participated in the conflict relative to the right of soil and jurisdiction to this part of the country; was complimented with various appointments, civil and military, by his fellow-citizens and the Government; enjoyed the abundant fruits of an active and temperate life, and died at the advanced age of 77, on the 18th of Feb. 1829.

The original settlers in this township have given place to the Germans, who now compose the principal part of the population. They are an honest, industrious and punctual people.

Hanover furnishes annually large surplus quantities of wheat, rye, Indian corn and pork, which has hitherto been transported by waggons to Easton, and laterly to Mauch Chunk, to market. The great stage route from Wilkes-Barre to Harrisburg, passes through it. Nanticoke falls is near its western angle, which will be more particularly noticed in the description of Newport. It contains about 1000 inhabitants.

HUNTINGTON, is bounded N. E. by Union and Salem; S. E. by Salem; S. W. and W. by Columbia county; and N. W. by Lycoming county.

Its timber is pine, oak, chesnut and hickory, and in its north-western angle, some beech, maple and hemlock. Its surplus products are pork, whiskey, and the various kinds of grain, which it produces in considerable quantities. Huntington and Green creeks flow through this township, and furnish good mill sites. Anthracite coal has been discovered in this township, and it is not known that it has been found in any considerable quantities on the west of the Susquehanna, south of this. It is a populous and thriving township. It has three post-offices, and contains 1500 inhabitants.

KINGSTON, is bounded N. E. by Exeter; S. E. by the Susquehanna river, which separates it from Pittston and Wilkes-Barre; S. W. by Plymouth and Dallas.

This township has a large portion of first rate timber. The mountain is of gentle declivity, and its soil is good, and produces abundantly. It yields annually, large surplus quantities of wheat, rye, Indian corn, pork and whiskey, which are either floated down the Susquehanna, or transported by waggons across the mountains to Easton, to market.

It contains two villages-Kingston, quite upon its southern boundary, and New Troy near its northern; each of which has a post-office, and contains several stores and mechanics' shops. Kingston village is at present most flourishing. School houses are erected in every neighborhood, in which schools are kept up during the greater part of the year. They are partly supported by the annual income from lands, which were originally appropriated to that purpose by the Connecticut settlers. Had the government of Pennsylvania made similar provision for each township in the Commonwealth, its advantages, judg ing from all experience, and particularly from the practical effect of the Connecticut system of Com

mon School support, from which the original settlers in Kingston took the hint, would have been incalculable. The day is past for this species of provision; but it is believed if Pennsylvania prosecutes and completes her system of internal improvement, the time is not distant, when its income will be abundantly sufficient to extinguish the debt incurred, and make ample provision for the Common School education of every child in this Commonwealth.

Anthracite coal abounds in this township, and it is not known that it has been found further to the north on the west side of the Susquehanna river. Abraham's, and Toby's creeks are pretty good mill streams.

In this township are to be seen some remains of an ancient fortification, similar to those found upon the western waters. They bear the impress of an advanced knowledge in the art of war. Here also are the remains of Forty fort, to which Col. Denison, with a feeble remnant of his corps, retired after the battle of the Sd of July, 1778. It was from this fort that the Colonel was compelled to negociate for the safety of the aged and infirmand for the widows and orphans which that disastrous battle had made. It was here that articles of capitulation were agreed upon, and the pledge of safety given by Butler, the British commander. The preceding history tells how soon that pledge was violated.

Part of the battle ground lies in the north-eastern angle of this township. The remains of those who fell, were here collected, and hastily and "sadly" interred. The wealthy, intelligent and liberal citizens of Kingston, and of the valley, can hardly permit so interesting a spot to remain long without 4 raised stone," and a "carved line," as a memorial of their fallen kindred and friends.

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The great stage route from Wilkes-Barre, to

Montrose, passes through this township. It has three post-offices, and contains about 1500 inhab itants.

LEHMAN, is bounded N. E. by Windham and Northmoreland; S. E. by Plymouth; S. W. by Union; and N. W. by Lycoming county.

This township was organized in November, 1829; its name was intended as a tribute of respect to the late Doctor William Lehman, of the city of Philadelphia, for many years a member of the House of Representatives, chairman of the committee of internal improvement and inland navigation, and a distinguished and active friend and advocate of the great system of canal and rail road improvement, adopted in Pennsylvania, and which promises incalculable advantages to the Commonwealth. He had visited the great public works in Europe; had witnessed their operations, and returned with a mind well stored with useful information upon the subject. He died at Harrisburg during the session of the Legislature of 1828-9, whilst attending to his duties as a member. fellow members of the House of Representatives, decreed him a tomb-stone, to be erected at the public expense.

His

This township is very uneven; the great range of the Allegheny passes through its north-western division; yet much of it may be cultivated. The timber is pine, oak, hickory, chesnut, with some beech, maple and hemlock. It contains several small lakes, one of which at the head of the western tributary of Harvey's creek, is here called Lehman's lake; and the tributary itself, of which the lake is the source, is called Lehman's creek. Harvey's, Bowman's and Mahoopeny creeks flow through it, and afford numerous mill sites,

It has a post-office, and contains about 400 inhab itants.

NESCOPECK, is bounded N. E. by Newport; S.

E. by Sugarloaf; W. by Columbia county; and N. W. by the Susquehanna river, which separate it from Salem and Union. It has some very good river bottom, but its surface is generally uneven Big and little Wapwallopen, and the Nescopeck creek, flow through it. Nescopeck village, handsomely situated on the bank of the river, has a postoffice, and several well built houses. A bridge is thrown across the Susquehanna at this place, connecting it with Berwick, a thriving village upon· the west bank of the river. The Berwick and Easton turnpike road and great stage route passes through this township. Its exports consist in the various kinds of grain and timber. Its population is principally German, and amounts probably to 1300,

NEWPORT, is bounded N. E. by Hanover; S. E. by Sugarloaf; S. W. by Nescopeck; and N. W. by the Susquehanna river, which separates it from Union and Plymouth. Its timber the same as in Hanover and Nescopeck. Some part of it is thickly settled, and well cultivated; but a considerable portion of it will not admit of culture. Anthracite coal is found here in abundance. It contains bog iron ore, which has been worked to a considerable extent at a forge upon the Nanticoke, which has been long in operation.

Nanticoke falls, where a feeder dam is now being built for the North Branch canal, is at the extreme northern angle of this township. The immense amount of surplus water which this dam will furnish, and which may be applied to hydraulic purposes,its location at the outlet of the extensive valley of Wyoming--the coal and iron ore in its vicinity, with the facilities of canal transportation, are calculated to invite capitalists, and at no very distant day, to produce in its im:nediate neighbourhood, a populous and busy manufacturing village. It is situate about 8 miles from Wilkes-Barre; has.