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excited in this county, and has duced some important results. In addition to the domestic manufactures, which are very extensive and important, the woolen and cotton branches are pursued to a considerable extent, by manufacturing establishments. There are. 16 Woolen Factories, and 9 Cotton Factories in the county. Of the latter, there are several which are

these, there are 15 Cloth Dressing establishments, and 18 Carding Machines, for customers. Of other manufacturing and mechanical establishments, there are 2 Oil Mills, 3 Paper Mills, 2 Forges and 70 Grain Mills.

empties into Niantic bay upon the sound. In the eastern section of the county, are the Mystic and Paucatuck rivers, the latter of which forms the eastern boundary. The principal harbours are the New-London harbour, which is one of the best in the United States, the Norwich, Stonington, Mystic and Niantic harbours. The commercial interests of the county are respectable, although not extend-upon an extensive scale. Besides ing. The fishing business receives great attention, and is more extensively carried on here than in any other section of the State. There are usually from 50 to 60 vessels engaged in the cod, mackerel and black fisheries. Besides these, the oyster, shad, and other less important branches of the fish-New-London, 56 Religious Socieery business, receive considerable ties, 23 School Societies, each of attention; and recently, in a few which is divided into a convenient instances, the sealing business has number of School Districts, of been engaged in. The various which there are in all 177; 12 Soconcerns of the fishing business cial Libraries, and about 212 Merafford an extensive employment, cantile Stores. and are a very productive source of industry. Connected with the maritime interests, is that of ship|| building, which, in some sections of the county, receives considerable attention.

A manufacturing spirit has been

There are, in the county of

The population of the county, in 1756, was 22,844; in 1800, 34,888; and in 1810, it contained 34,707; and the aggregate amount of taxable property, including polls, in 1817, was $643,953.

NEW-LONDON.

NEW-LONDON, the semi-seat least by the river Thames, which of justice of the county, and a con- separates it from Groton, on the siderable maritime post town, is south by Long Island sound, and on situated upon the west bank of the the west by Waterford. The townThames, bordering upon the sound, ship is about 4 miles in length, up13 miles south of Norwich, 42 on an average estimation, and more southeast by south of Hartford, and than three fourths of a mile in 53 east of New-Haven; bounded breadth, comprising about 2,400 on the north by Waterford, on thellacres, or nearly 4 square miles.

the West India islands. There are also four packets, which regularly ply between this place and the ci

The geological character of the township is granitic, and its surface uneven and rough, being hilly and rocky; the soil is a dry grav-ty of New-York; but the line of elly loam. Of the natural growth steam boats, which has been estabof timber, oak and walnut prevail lished between these two places, most; and the agricultural produc- and which runs daily, arriving one tions consist of Indian corn and day and returning the next, has some other grains, bntter, cheese, reduced the number of regular beef, pork, grass, potatoes and packets. Formerly there was conother roots, and culinary vegeta-siderable foreign navigation carribles; but the lands are best adapt-ed on at this place, but for some ed to grazing, and the natural qual-years past it has much declined, & ity of the soil must always, in a become nearly extinct. At the greater or less degree, control the present time, the fishing business agricultural pursuits and interests. is the most important maritime The Thames washes the town pursuit; there being 35 fishing upon its eastern border, and Long smacks engaged therein, which beIsland sound upon its southern long to the inhabitants of this town. border; the waters of the former The theatre of their labours is are navigable for the largest ves-principally from Cape Cod to Egg sels, and afford one of the finest harbours in the world; it is large, safe and commodious, and has five fathoms of water. On the west side of the entrance is a light-house, on a point of land which projects considerably into the sound.

Harbour. Mackerel and black fish are principally taken, but some cod.

The whole registered tonnage of the district of New-London, in 1805, amounted to 13,397 tons; in 1815, to 13,182 tons.

New-London contains 14 DryThe town is accommodated with goods stores, 4 Druggists' stores, a number of turnpike roads: one 42 Grocery and Provision stores, leading to Hartford, one to Nor-2 Book stores, 1 store of Hardwich, (the first road constructed by ware, 1 of Tin ware, 2 of Saddle, an incorporated company in the Trunk and Harness work, 2 Hat State,) and one to New-Havenstores, 1 Shoe store, 1 Silversmith's passing through Lyme. store, and about 20 houses concerned in navigation. There are 10 public Inns or Taverns.

From the maritime location of the town, the inhabitants have been led to engage in navigation, com- Although this town is not distinmercial and fishing business; which ||guished for its manufactures or pursuits occupy the attention of a mechanical interests, it contains 2 considerable proportion of the Printing-offices, 3 Rope walks, 1 earning part of the population of Distillery, 1 Pottery, 3 Tanneries, the place, and still greater of its 6 House carpenters, 3 Ship carindustry and enterprise. The navi-penters, 2 Block and Spar makers, gation business. consists, principal-1 Sail maker, 2 Saddlers, 6 Shoe ly, of a coasting trade with the makers, 4 Tailors, 5 Butchers, 7 southern states, and a trade with Bakers, 2 Tin ware factories and

santly situated upon the west bank of the Thames, about 3 miles from its entrance into the Sound. Its site, being a declivity of land bor

manufacturers, 2 Hatters, 1 Gold ||compact settlement, or the idea of and Silver smith, 3 Masons and a city in common acceptance. Stone cutters, 2 Barbers, 4 Tallow The city of New-London is pleachandlers, 3 Curriers and Tanners, 2. Coopers, and 2 Blacksmiths. The population of the town, in 1810, was 3,283; and there are 350 Freemen or Electors, 3 com-dering upon the river, is excellent, panies of militia, and about 475 Dwelling houses.

The amount of taxable property, including polis, is $42,618.

The

and its harbour unrivalled. The city is irregularly laid out, and is built upon nearly thirty different streets; many of which, however, The civil divisions of the town are very inconsiderable. are one located Ecclesiastical So-principal is Court-street, which, ciety, two School districts, and an extending from Market-square, incorporated city. Besides the lo-adjoining the river, in a northwescated, there is a Society of Epis-terly direction to the Court-house copalians, 1 of Baptists, and I of upon Huntington-street, divides Methodists. These several Soci- the city into nearly two equal seceties are all accommodated with tions. This street is spacious and houses for public worship. There pleasant, is well built, and contains is a district or primary School some of the public buildings and maintained in each of the School public and private offices, the naDistricts, for several months in the val office, the two banking houses, year; besides which there is a free two printing offices, and many neat Grammar School, that usually con- and handsome dwelling houses, tains from 150 to 200 scholars; a and a proportion of the mercanFemale Academy, and a School tile stores. At the east end of called the Union School. this street is Market-square, bordering upon the river, upon which stands the market and the public gaol. Bank-street commences at Market-square, and extends southerly, parallel with the river; and

The city of New-London was incorporated in 1784, by the name of the Mayor, Aldermen, Common Council men and Freemen of the city of New-London, who possess the corporate or municipal autho-Beach-street commences at Marrity of the city. The Mayor is ket-square, and runs northerly, elected by the Freemen, but holds parallel with the river. Both of his office during the pleasure of these streets communicate with the General Assembly; the Al- the wharves, are the seats of most dermen and Common Council men of the maritime business, and conare annually appointed by the tain a great proportion of the groFreemen. Since the last division cery and provision stores, and a of the town, it has been reduced number of private offices. Mainto the same corporate limits as the street is situated back of Beachcity; so that in noticing the latter, street, and runs in nearly a paralwe shall have no reference to its lel direction, extending from Courtcorporate extent, but only to the street to the northern extremity of

The geological character of the the West India islands. There are township is granitic, and its surface also four packets, which regularly uneven and rough, being hilly ply between this place and the ciand rocky; the soil is a dry grav-ty of New-York; but the line of elly loam. Of the natural growth steam boats, which has been estabof timber, oak and walnut prevail lished between these two places, most; and the agricultural produc-and which runs daily, arriving one tions consist of Indian corn and day and returning the next, has some other grains, batter, cheese, reduced the number of regular beef, pork, grass, potatoes and packets. Formerly there was conother roots, and culinary vegeta-siderable foreign navigation carribles; but the lands are best adapt-ed on at this place, but for some ed to grazing, and the natural qual-years past it has much declined, & ity of the soil must always, in a become nearly extinct. At the greater or less degree, control the present time, the fishing business agricultural pursuits and interests. is the most important maritime The Thames washes the town pursuit; there being 35 fishing upon its eastern border, and Long | smacks engaged therein, which beIsland sound upon its southern long to the inhabitants of this town. border; the waters of the former The theatre of their labours is are navigable for the largest ves-principally from Cape Cod to Egg sels, and afford one of the finest Harbour. Mackerel and black fish harbours in the world; it is large, are principally taken, but some cod. safe and commodious, and has five fathoms of water. On the west side of the entrance is a light-house, on a point of land which projects considerably into the sound.

The whole registered tonnage of the district of New-London, in 1805, amounted to 13,397 tons; in 1815, to 13,182 tons.

stores, 1 Shoe store, 1 Silversmith's store, and about 20 houses concerned in navigation. There are 10 public Inns or Taverns.

manufacturers, 2 Hatters, 1 Gold [[compact settlement, or the idea of and Silver smith, 3 Masons and a city in common acceptance.

The city of New-London is plea santly situated upon the west bank of the Thames, about 3 miles from its entrance into the Sound. Its site, being a declivity of land bor

Stone cutters, 2 Barbers, 4 Tallow chandlers, 3 Curriers and Tanners, 2 Coopers, and 2 Blacksmiths. The population of the town, in 1810, was 3,283; and there are 350 Freemen or Electors, 3 com-dering upon the river, is excellent, panies of militia, and about 475 Dwelling houses.

The amount of taxable property, including polis, is $42,618.

The

tions. This street is spacious and pleasant, is well built, and contains some of the public buildings and public and private offices, the naval office, the two banking houses, two printing offices, and many neat and handsome dwelling houses, and a proportion of the mercantile stores. At the east end of this street is Market-square, bordering upon the river, upon which stands the market and the public gaol. Bank-street commences at Market-square, and extends southerly, parallel with the river; and

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