the independence and decision of and still shorter in that of chief his conduct. He remained but a magistrate. short time in his judicial station,

MONTVILLE.

MONTVILLE, a post township, [inconsiderable.

Some attention

is situated on the west bank of is paid to the fishing business; the Thames, 7 miles from its shad are taken in the Thames, in mouth, the same distance from which, and in its various inlets, New-London, and 35 miles from are also taken some shell and black Hartford; bounded on the north fish. by Bozrah and Norwich, on the There are five ponds or lakes east by the river Thames, which in the town; the most consideraseparates it from Preston and Gro-ble of which is Gardiner's lake, ton, on the south by Waterford, situated in its north western on the west by Lyme, and section; and a part of it is in Colnorthwest by Colchester. Its av-chester and Bozrah. erage length, from east to west, is about 8 miles, and its average breadth about 5 miles, comprising about 40 square miles.

The forests consist of oak, walnut, chesnut, and some other deciduous trees. The Norwich and Hartford turnpike road leads thro' this town.

The lands in this town being most favourable for grazing, and generally too rough and stony for a grain culture, the principal agThis township is embraced with- ricultural productions are cheese, in the granitic district, bordering||butter, neat cattle and beef; some upon the sea coast, is uneven and|| Indian corn, rye and flax are raisrough, being hilly, rocky and sto- ed. ny. The soil is a coarse, dry, gravelly loam, considerably strong and fertile, affording good grazing. The waters of the township are abundant and good, its eastern border being washed by the Thames In this, like most other towns in and its numerous inlets; and there the county, domestic manufacare several small streams dischar-tures are general and important. ging their waters into the Thames, There are also some manufacturthat run through its interior, and ing establishments, the most conaccommodate its various sections. siderable of which are of Woolen, Many of the inlets upon the there being 3 Woolen Factories. Thames afford good and safe an- There are also 2 Oil Mills, 1 Dischoring places; but there is no tillery, 5 Grain Mills, 2 Clothiers' harbour which is much used. Works and Fulling Mills, 2 CardThere are two vessels only be-ing Machines and 4 Tanneries. longing to the town; and its ma- In this town there was a reservaritime interests are proportionally||tion of a tract of land of 4,000

acres, for the Mohegan Indians; the remains of which still reside upon it.

ted Congregational Societies, 1 Society of Baptists, and 1 Society of Independents or Separatists. It contains also 13 School Districts and common Schools. There are 3 Houses for public worship, 5 Mercantile Stores, 3 Physicians and 3 Clergymen in the town.

The population of the town, in 1810, was 2187; and there are about 300 Electors, 3 Companies of Militia, and 320 Dwelling houses. The amount of taxable property, including polls, as rated in making up lists in 1816, was $48,338. There are, in the town, 2 located in 1786.

Montville originally belonged to New-London, and was incorpora

NORTH-STONINGTON.

NORTH-STONINGTON is||State of Rhode Island, which will

a post township, situated in the southeastern section of the county and State, 50 miles southeast from Hartford; bounded on the north by Preston, Griswold and Voluntown, (the latter in Windham county,) east by Hopkinton, in Rhode Island, southeast by the Paucatuck river, which separates it from the State of Rhode Island, south by Stonington, and west by Groton and Preston. Its average length, from east to west is 8 miles, and its average breadth nearly 6 miles, comprising an area of about 44 square miles. This township is of a granitic character, rough, hilly and stony; the soil is a gravelly loam, considerably strong and fertile, affording good grazing. The natural growth of timber consists of oak, chesnut, walnut, &c. The agricultural productions comprise butter, cheese, beef, pork, lard, flax, wool, and some others.

The township is well watered by the Paucatuck, its branches, and other small streams, which afford numerous sites for mills and

other water works.

A turnpike has been authorized, leading from New-London into the

pass through this town.

Agriculture is the principal business of the inhabitants, who are re|markable for their habits of industry and economy; and for the commendable simplicity and plainness of their manners and style of living. In the various calamities and embarrassments which our country has experienced, calculated to weaken the force of patriotism, and awaken a spirit of disaffection, the inhabitants of this town have been characterized by a firm and steady adherence to the interests of their country; unappalled by difficulties, and unshaken by discouragements, arising from the novel and peculiar state of the political world. Although generally agriculturalists, they have paid some attention to manufactures. There is 1 Cotton Factory, 1 Woolen Factory, 2 Fulling Mills & Clothiers' works, 2 Carding Machines, 5 Grain Mills and 3 Tanneries. There is also considerable mercantile busines done in the town, there being 16 Dry goods and Grocery Stores.

The population of the town, in 1810, was 2524; and there are a

bout 350 Freemen or Electors, 3 entire companies of militia, and a part of another company, and about 360 Dwelling houses.

The amount of taxable property, as rated in making up lists, including polls, is $46,350.

of which are accommodated with houses for public worship.

There are 17 primary or common Schools, one in each district, which are maintained a suitable proportion of the year; 1 Social Library, 4 Public Inns, 3 ClergyThe town contains one located men, i Physician and 1 Attorney. Congregational Society, two So- This town originally belonged to cieties of Baptists, and one Society Stonington, & was made a distinct of Separates or Independents; all || & independent corporation,in 1808.

PRESTON.

PRESTON, a considerable post is washed by the Quinibaug and township, 44 miles from Hartford; Thames. There are several small bounded on the north by Griswold, streams passing through itsinterior. on the east by Griswold and North-Ames' lake or pond, an inconStonington, on the south by siderable body of water, is situated Groton, on the west by the Thames in this town. and Quinibaug rivers, which sepa- The population of the town, rate it from Norwich, Montville amounts to 1764 persons; and and Lisbon. Its average length is there are about 250 Dwelling houabout 7 miles, and its breadth a-ses, 250 Electors, and about 150 bout 4 and a half miles, comprising militia. an area of about 30 square miles. The amount of taxable properThe township is uneven, consist-ty, including polls, is $40,428. ing of hill and dale; it is stony and rocky, and the soil a gravelly loam, considerably fertile & productive. It is better adapted to grazing than to grain, but considerable Indian corn is raised, and some rye and oats. Butter, cheese, beef, pork and lard are among the agricultural productions, of which there are more than a supply for the inhabi-Attorney and 2 Clergymen. tants.

The western border of the town

There are 3 Grain Mills, 5 Mercantile Stores & 3 Tanneries. The town contains 2 located Congregational Societies, 1 Society of Baptists, 1 Society of Episcopalians, and 1 of Separates or Independents; 14 School districts and Schools, and 2 small social Libraries. There are 3 Physicians, 1

This town was settled in 1686.

STONINGTON.

STONINGTON, a flourishing|| post town, is situated in the southeast corner of the State, being 55

miles southeast from Hartford, and 62 east from New-Haven. It is bounded north by North-Stoning

But although principally enga

ton, east by Paucatuck river, which separates it from Rhode-Island, ged in the pursuits of agriculture, south by Fisher's Island sound and fishing and navigation, other imPaucatuck bay, and west by Mys-portant interests have not been tic river, which separates it from neglected. There are few towns Groton. in the State that have done more in certain branches of manufactures; there being two Woolen Factories and one Cotton Factory upon an extensive scale in the town.

The area of the town is equal to about6square miles,or 23000 acres. The town is uneven, being hilly and rocky, but the soil, which is a gravelly loam, is rich and fertile, and admirably adapted to grazing; the dairy business, or making of cheese and butter, being the leading agricultural interest. Barley, corn and oats are cultivated.

There are no rivers within the town deserving notice; the Paucatuck, which runs upon its eastern border, and separates it from Rhode-Island, and the Mystic, that forms its western boundary, and separates it from Groton, are short but considerable streams.

The civil divisions of Stonington are 1 Ecclesiastical Society, & School Districts, and an incorporated borough.

STONINGTON BOROUGH, incorporated by the Legislature in 1801, is situated on a narrow point of land of about half a mile in length, at the eastern extremity of Long Island sound. On its east side lies Paucatuck bay, and on its west the harbour, terminating in Lambert's Cove. It has four streets running north and south, intersected at right angles by nine cross streets, and contains about 120 Dwelling houses and Stores. It also has 2 Houses for public worship, an Aca

There is an arm of the sea extending from Stonington harbour northeasterly, over which is Quanaduck stone bridge. A turnpike runs from New-London through Groton and Stonington, and inter-demy, where the languages are sects the turnpike road from Providence to Westerly, in the State|| of Rhode-Island.

taught, and 2 common schools, 2 Rope walks, commodious wharves and ware-houses for storage.

There are 1100 tons of shipping The fisheries have for a long owned in this town, which are em- time been prosecuted with indusployed either in the business of try and success by the inhabitants, fishing, or in the coasting and West who employ from 10 to 15 vessels India trade, and which furnish em- in this business; which annually ployment to a portion of the inhabit- bring in about 7000 quintals of ants. The maritime situation and codfish, & 1000 bbls. of mackerel, interests of the town have given a besides most other species of fish direction to the pursuits and habits which are taken by smaller vessels of its citizens; and Stonington has and boats. There is also a brig become conspicuous, as a nursery engaged in the sealing business, in of seamen, distinguished for their the Pacific ocean; three packets enterprise, perseverance and cou-which ply regularly between this port and New-York; a pilot boat

rage.

bout 350 Freemen or Electors, 3 entire companies of militia, and a part of another company, and about 360 Dwelling houses.

of which are accommodated with houses for public worship.

There are 17 primary or common Schools, one in each district,

The amount of taxable proper-which are maintained a suitable ty, as rated in making up lists, in- proportion of the year; 1 Social cluding polls, is $46,350. Library, 4 Public Inns, 3 Clergymen, i Physician and 1 Attorney.

The town contains one located Congregational Society, two Societies of Baptists, and one Society of Separates or Independents; all

This town originally belonged to Stonington, & was made a distinct & independent corporation,in 1808.

PRESTON.

PRESTON, a considerable post|| is washed by the Quinibaug and township, 44 miles from Hartford; Thames. There are several small bounded on the north by Griswold, streams passing through itsinterior. on the east by Griswold and North-Ames' lake or pond, an inconStonington, on the south by siderable body of water, is situated Groton, on the west by the Thames in this town. and Quinibaug rivers, which sepa- The population of the town, rate it from Norwich, Montville amounts to 1764 persons; and and Lisbon. Its average length is there are about 250 Dwelling houabout 7 miles, and its breadth a-ses, 250 Electors, and about 150 bout 4 and a half miles, comprising militia. an area of about 30 square miles. The amount of taxable properThe township is uneven, consist-ty, including polls, is $40,428. ing of hill and dale; it is stony and There are 3 Grain Mills, 5 Merrocky, and the soil a gravelly loam, cantile Stores & 3 Tanneries. The considerably fertile & productive. town contains 2 located CongreIt is better adapted to grazing than gational Societies, 1 Society of to grain, but considerable Indian Baptists, 1 Society of Episcopacorn is raised, and some rye and lians, and 1 of Separates or Indeoats. Butter, cheese, beef, pork pendents; 14 School districts and and lard are among the agricultu-Schools, and 2 small social Libraral productions, of which there are ries. There are 3 Physicians, 1 more than a supply for the inhabi-Attorney and 2 Clergymen.