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The township of Norwich was was a very eminent lawyer, and a purchased of the Mohegan sa- distinguished citizen. He was a chem, Uncas, and his two sons, native of Canterbury, and born in Owaneco and Attawanhood, by 1757. He was educated at Yale Thomas Leffingwell, John Mason, College; and soon after he graduaJames Fitch and others, to the ted, entered upon the study of number of thirty-five, in 1659. law with Judge Adams of LitchAbout $230 were given as the field. Having completed his propurchase money. In the spring fessional studies, he came to this of the next year, 1660, the settle- town, previously to the close of ment was commenced; the first the revolutionary war, in 1783, settlers consisting of the Rev. with a view to establish himself in James Fitch and a considerable business, and remained here until part of the members of his socie- his death. He soon became disty from Saybrook. The settle- tinguished in his profession, and ment being begun, it soon receiv- ultimately at the head of it; ranked the accession of three or four ing among the first lawyers in the families from New-London, and State. His talents were solid and several from Plymouth, and oth-profound, but not brilliant; and, er towns in Massachusetts. In although he was an able, he 1663, the deed of the township was recorded by order of the General Assemby, its limits ascertained, and a patent granted therefor. For a number of years after the commencement of the settlement, the Mohegans were its principal security from the Pequots and other hostile tribes.

was not esteemed an eloquent speaker. For a comprehensive and penetrating mind, for solidity of judgment, for legal science, for a faculty of investigation, which enabled him to discover the merits of the most intricate cause, however involved in obscurity and difficulty, from folly, artifice or BIOGRAPHY. The Hon. Sa- fraud, and for persevering habits muel Huntington, for several years of professional industry, he has Governor of this State, was a re-been surpassed by few. He was sident in this town. He was elec-for many years attorney for the ted Governor in 1785, succeeding|| Matthew Griswold; and was reelected for eleven years, and until his death. The long period in which he enjoyed the confidence of his fellow citizens, and the most distinguished honours of the State, is the best evidence of his conspicuous talents and virtues. In his public and private relations and duties, he was considered a very estimable man. He died 5th Jan. 1796, aged 65 years.

Asa Spalding Esq. of this town,

State, for the county in which he lived; he was also, for several years preceding his death, supported as a candidate for the office of Governor. But, however eminent as a lawyer, and however important his public consideration, Mr. Spalding was most distinguished for his private virtues, and the peculiar traits of his personal character. He was remarkable for his faithfulness and perseverance in every concern in which he engaged, and for his indefatigable industry,

which no obstacles could discou- his own character and that of othrage, and no difficulties impair. ers in the image of truth, and free He was also equally distinguished from all disguises. Hence he had for a rigid and systematic econo- his enemies as well as friends. my, which he never abandoned, But if he had enemies, they were and for the simplicity and plainness such only because "truth will ofof his style of living. He was in ten offend." From the necessary an eminent degree both a plain operation of those personal qualiand an honest man. And these fications which we have noticed, qualities, if not necessarily asso- he acquired a very large estate; ciated, have, it must be admitted, and his life adds one to the innua striking affinity. They are not merable examples which demononly plants which grow in the strate, that success in life, the acsame soil, but they flourish best quisition of property, the attainin the neighbourhood of each oth-ment of character, of influence His integrity, his talents, and and of consideration, essentially his characteristic sincerity and re-depend upon just and regular mogard for truth, led him to despise||ral and social habits, integrity, inthe arts of dissimulation and flat-dustry, economy and prudence. tery, and to exhibit to the world¡ He died in August 1811.

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BOZRAH.

lake, partly in this town, and partly in Montville and Colchester. The Norwich and Colchester turnpike passes through the northern section of the town.

BOZRAH is an inconsiderable || excellent quality; butter, cheese, township, situated on the north- beef and pork. ern border of the county, 33 The most considerable stream, miles from Hartford, 14 from New-by which the town is watered, is London, and five from Norwich; the Yantic river, a branch of Norbounded on the north by Lebanon wich little river. There is a small and Franklin, on the east by Nor-pond or lake, called Gardiner's wich, on the south by Montville, and on the west by Colchester and Lebanon. Its average length is 4 and a half miles, and its average breadth 4 miles, comprising an area of about 18 square miles. The The population of the town, in township is uneven, consisting of 1810, was 960; and there are 150 hill and dale; its geological char- Dwelling houses, 100 Freemen or acter is granitic, and the soil a grav-qualified Electors, and 1 company elly loam, which is generally rich, of militia. warm and fertile. The natural There are in this town, 1 Cotton growth is oak, walnut, chesnut, Factory, 1 Forge, 3 Grain Mills, &c., and the agricultural produc-2 Fulling Mills & Clothiers' works, tions, grass, corn, rye, oats & flax, 2 Carding Machines, 1 Tannery, the latter of which is cultivated to 2 Mercantile Stores, and 3 public a considerable extent, and is of an Inns.

The amount of taxable property,||Schools, and one small Social Liincluding polls, is $24,647. brary. The professional men are two Clergymen, & one Physician. Bozrah was incorporated as a town, in 1786, previously to which it belonged to Norwich.

The town comprises one located Congregational Society & church, and one church and Society of Baptists; three School districts and

COLCHESTER.

COLCHESTER is a post town-||tivated; oats, corn and rye are the ship, situated in the northwestern principal.

In addition to the public or county roads, the town is accommodated with several turnpikes; New-London and Hartford turnpike, Norwich turnpike, and East-Haddam and Middletown turnpike, all lead into the centre of the town, where they intersect each other.

The only considerable manufacturing establishments are one Woolen Factory, and one Iron Works establishment, or forge. Besides these, there are three

eight Saw Mills. There are seven Mercantile Stores.

extremity of the county, 23 miles The town is watered by Salmon from Hartford, and 40 from New-river, and several small streams. Haven; bounded on the north by Marlborough and Hebron, the former in Hartford, and the latter in Tolland county, on the east by Lebanon and Bozrah, the former in Windham county, on the south by Montville and Lyme, and on the west by East-Haddam and Chatham, in Middlesex county; so that the township borders upon four different counties, and eight different towns. Its average length is about 9 miles, and its average breadth nearly 6 miles, compri-Tanneries, eight Grain Mills and sing an area of about 50 square miles. The face of the country is uneven, being considerably hilly, and is somewhat rough and stony; the prevailing soil is a gravelly loam, and generally hard and coarse, but tolerably strong and fertile. The geological character of the township is primitive, and its internal structure consists of granite, micaceous schistus, and The civil divisions of the town other rocks of an original forma- are 3 located Ecclesiastical Societion. We have ascertained nothing ties or parishes, and 16 School disas to its mineralogy. Its natural tricts. Besides the located, there growth is deciduous. The soil is is a Society of Baptists, and one best adapted to grazing; and but-also of Methodists. The Methodter, cheese, beef and cattle consti-ist, Baptist and located Societies tute the most important agricultu-are all accommodated with houses ral interests. Some grains are cul- for public worship; and one of the

The population of the town, in 1810, was 2697; and there are about 350 Freemen or Electors, 2 entire companies, and a part of another company of militia, and about 450 Dwelling houses. The amount of taxable property, including polls, is $70,887.

large brick building, 75 feet by 34, and three stories high, which is spacious and commodious, uniting all the advantages and convenien

latter, West-Chester Society, is possessed of a fund, sufficient for the support of the ministry, and also, a free grammar School, for two thirds of the year. The seve-ces, required by the number of ral School districts are provided with School houses, and maintain primary Schools for several months in the year.

scholars that usually attend the institution, and the different branches of learning which are taught. It is a free School for the inhabiIn the first located Society, there tants of the Society, and is open is a small, but pleasant village, hav-for scholars from abroad, upon veing an elevated and healthful situ-ry accommodating and moderate ation; it contains about 40 Dwel- terms. This institution is considerling houses, and a Congregationaled as one of the most flourishing church, and an academy of consi- academies in the State.

derable celebrity, called Bacon There are in the town, 3 ClergyAcademy, from Mr. Pierpont Ba-men, 2 Attornies, and 5 Physicians. con, its benefactor and founder. Colchester was settled in 1699, It was established in 1800, and pos-being within the original limits of sesses $35,000 in funds; has all the county of Hartford.

FRANKLIN.

FRANKLIN is a post township, || and cheese, and beef and pork, are situated on the northern border of leading agricultural interests. the county, 34 miles from Hart- The Shetucket washes the northford; bounded on the northeast || eastern border of the town, and it by Windham, and the Shetucket is intersected by a branch of the river, which separates it from Lis-Yantic river, an inconsiderable bon, on the southeast by Norwich, stream. There are several fisheon the southwest by Bozrah, and ries on the Shetucket. on the northwest by Lebanon, in Windham county. Its average length from northeast to southwest is 5 miles, and its average breadth 4 miles, comprising about 20 square miles.

The township is diversified with hills and dales, and the geological structure and soil are of a granitic character, the latter being generally a gravelly loam; but in some small sections it is a rich, deep, chocolate coloured loam. The lards are best adapted to grazing, and the making of butter

The Hartford and Norwich turnpike passes through this town, and also one leading from Norwich to Windham.

The population of the town, in 1810, was 1161; and there are 150 Freemen or Electors, 1 Company of Militia, and a part of 2 others, and 170 Dwelling houses. There are 1 Woolen Factory, 3 Grain Mills, 1 Fulling Mill and Clothier's works, 1 Tannery, 4 Mercantile Stores, and 4 Public Inns.

The town contains 1 located

The amount of taxable proper

Congregational Society & Church, 1 Society of Baptists and 1 of Me-ty, including polls, is $30,287. thodists. It has 9 School Districts and Schools, 1 Social Library, 4 Physicians and 2 Clergymen.

Franklin belonged originally to Norwich, and was incorporated in May 1786.

GRISWOLD.

GRISWOLD is a post town, Although agriculture is the prinsituated upon the east side of cipal pursuit of the inhabitants, the Quinibaug river, 48 miles east yet manufactures have received from Hartford; bounded south considerable attention. There are on Preston and North-Stonington, 3 Cotton Factories, 1 Woolen Faceast on Voluntown, north on Plain-tory, 6 Grain Mills, 2 Fulling Mills field and Canterbury, and west on and Clothiers' works, 1 Carding the Quinibaug river, which sepa- Machine and 1 Tannery. There rates it from Lisbon. Its average are 6 Mercantile Stores and 2 length is 8 miles, and its average Public Inns. breadth 4 miles, comprising about 32 square miles.

The civil divisions are 1 located Congregational Society and 12 School Districts; there is also 1 Society of Baptists; the Congre

The population of the town is 1520; and there are 230 Dwelling The surface is uneven, being di-houses, 200 Freemen or Electors, versified with hill and dale. The and 3 Companies of Militia. geological character of the town is granitic. There are, however, some rocks of micaceous schistus. The prevailing soil is a gravelly loam, interspersed with some sec-gational Society is provided with a tions of sandy loam; it is consid- Church; and there is a School erably fertile and productive. house, and a primary or common There are some low marsh lands School maintained in each of the upon the Pochaug river. The na- School Districts. tural growth consists of chesnut, oak, walnut, maple, &c. and the agricultural productions are grass, Indian corn, some rye and oats, butter, cheese, beef and pork.

Jewett's City is a pleasant and flourishing village, situated upon the Quinibaug, containing about 30 Dwelling houses and a Post office. There are 2 Physicians, 1 Attorney, 1 Clergyman, and 1 Social Library in the town.

The amount of taxable proper

The western border of the town is washed by the Quinibaug; and the Pochaug, a sluggish stream, runs through it. There are seve-ty, as estimated in making up ral fisheries for shad and salmon lists, including polls, is $41,909. upon the former of these streams. The Norwich and Providence turnpike road leads through this town.

Griswold was originally a part of Preston, and was incorporated as a town in 1815.

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