gravelly loam. The calcareous ||ticed, 2 Forges, 1 Slitting Mill, vales are fertile and productive in 1 Nail Factory and 2 Trip Hamgrain, and the ridges, hills and mers. There are 4 Grain Mills, their declivities afford good graz-2 Fulling Mills and Clothiers' ing. works. 2 Carding Machines and

The dairy business affords the 5 Saw Mills. principal agricultural staples. Con- At the census of 1810, there siderable quantities of grain, how-were 1575 inhabitants; and there ever, are raised, consisting of are about 240 Electors, 3 Comwheat, rye, corn and oats. panies of Militia, and about 230 Dwelling houses.

The amount of taxable properincluding polls, in 1817, was $42,360; and the valuation of the lands and buildings of the town in 1815, which comprised 20,605

The town is watered by the Shepaug river, which intersects it, forming nearly two equal sec-ty, tions; by the Bantam, which runs through its north section, and by the Aspetuck, which has its source in Ramaug pond, in the northwes-acres, amounted to $573,132; betern border of the town. These ing an average of $28 per acre. streams afford numerous sites for hydraulic works.

The corporate divisions are 2 located Congregational Societies

This town is accommodated and 11 School Districts. In adwith the Litchfield and New-Mil-dition to the located, there are 2 ford turnpike, the New-Preston Episcopal Societies. turnpike, and one leading to NewHaven.

The most considerable mechanical employments are the iron and marble business. There are 2 Marble Saw Mills, already no-l

There are several Mercantile Stores, 2 Physicians, 1 Clergyman and 1 Attorney.

This town is of recent date, having been incorporated in 1779.

WATERTOWN.

WATERTOWN is a post town-of an average length of 6 and a

ship, situated in the southeastern section of the county, 26 miles from New-Haven, and 30 from Hartford; bounded on the north by Litchfield, on the east by West branch and Naugatuck river,which separates it from Plymouth and Waterbury, on the south by Waterbury and Middlebury, and on the west by Woodbury and Bethlem.

half miles, and an average breadth of more than 4 miles.

It is generally uneven, or rather hilly; but some sections are level. Its geological character is granitic; being comprised within the district having this character, which includes the greater section of this county. There are, however, some limestone, and some tracts of calThe township comprises an area careous soil; but a hard, dry, graof about 27 square miles; being||velly loam generally prevails.

The natural growth consists of oak, maple, some beech, &c.

vated.

which were estimated at $509,674; being an average value of $32 per acre.

The manufactures and mecha

The lands are best adapted to grazing; but the different grains common to this county are culti-nical employments, in addition to those of a domestic character, consist of 1 Distillery, 2 Grain Mills, 2 Carding Machines, 2 Fulling Mills and Clothiers' works and 2 Tanneries. There are 3 Mercantile Stores.

The Naugatuck river washes the eastern border of the town. In addition to this, it is watered by numerous small streams.

The town is accommodated with two turnpike roads; one leading from Danbury to Hartford, and the other from Litchfield to New-Haven.

The population of the town, in 1810, was 1714; and there are 175 qualified Electors, 1 Company of Militia, and 250 Dwelling houses. The amount of taxable property, including polls, is $38,338. In 1816, there were 15,629 acres of land assessed in this town,

The town contains 1 located Congregational Society & Church, and 1 Society of Episcopalians, which is also accommodated with a house for public worship. It comprises 8 School Districts and Schools, and has 1 Social Library, 1 Physician, 1 Attorney and 2 Clergymen.

Watertown was incorporated in 1780.

WINCHESTER.

The natural growth of timber is maple, beech, oak and birch; but hemlock and other perennial trees constitute a considerable proportion of the forests.

WINCHESTER is an elevated|| grazing; and the making of butter post township, situated 27 miles and cheese, and growing of cattle, northwest from Hartford; bound-together with some beef and pork, ed on the north by Colebrook, on constitute the principal agriculturthe east by Barkhamsted, on the al interests. south by Torrington, and on the west by Goshen and Norfolk. Its average length is 6 and a half miles, from east to west, and its average breadth more than 5 miles, comprising about 35 square miles. The town is watered by two This township is situated with-considerable mill streams, called in the evergreen district of the Still and Mad rivers, which unite State, and is hilly and mountain-in its castern section. These ous. Its geological character is streams, particularly the latter, primitive; the rocks and stones afford numerous excellent sites for consisting of granite, mica slate, hydraulic works. and other primitive formations,and Upon an elevated plain there the soil is a hard, coarse gravelly is an interesting lake, or pond, loam. The lands afford very good!! which is one of the largest bodies

of water in the State, being 3 and a half miles in length, and three fourths of a mile in width. The outlet of this lake presents a novel and romantic view. It consists of a small stream, compressed within a narrow channel, literally tossed from rock to rock, many having nearly a perpendicular fall, the whole descent being nearly a quarter of a mile, whence it unites with Mad river.

Clock Factory, 1 Turnery, for the manufacture of Wooden Ware, 1 Scale board Factory, 3 Clothiers' works and Fulling Mills and 1 Oil Mill. There are 4 Mercantile Stores and 3 Taverns.

The population of the town, in 1810, was 1466; and there are about 230 Dwelling houses, 200 Freemen or Electors, 2 Companies of Infantry, and a part of a Company of Artillery, of Militia.

Upon this outlet, there are There are 2 located Ecclesiastisome of the best natural sites for cal Societies or Parishes in the hydraulic works in this State, or town, and 1 Society of Methodists. perhaps in the Union; several of In the Society of Winstead, there which are occupied to advantage. is a small village, comprising seveThis town is justly celebratedral handsome Dwelling houses. for iron manufactures, which are The Greenwoods turnpike, leada source of wealth and industry, ing to Albany, passes through this and have promoted the growth of section of the town. The Colea considerable village. There brook and New-Haven turnpike alare now 5 Smelting Forges, seve- so leads through the western secral of which carry on the busi-tion of the town. ness upon an extensive scale. There are 9 School Districts The ore to supply these forges is and primary Schools, and 1 Acadbrought principally from Salisbu-emy or Grammar School, 2 Social ry, there being no mines in the Libraries, 3 Clergymen, 1 Attortown. In addition to the iron ma-ney and 2 Physicians. nufactures, there are 4 Carding

Winchester was incorporated in

Machines, 3 Grain Mills, 5 Tan- 1771. neries, 3 Cider Distilleries, 1

WOODBURY.

WOODBURY is a flourishing || county, on the south by Southbury, post town, situated on the southern and on the west by Roxbury. Its border of the county, 36 miles from average length, from north to south, Hartford, 25 from New-Haven, and is about 7 miles, and its average 15 from Litchfield; bounded on breadth from east to west, is nearthe north by Washington and Beth-ly 6 miles, comprising about 41 lem, on the east by Watertown square miles.

and Middlebury, in New-Haven The face of the country is of an

undulating character, being plea-dependent of those of a domestic santly diversified with hill and dale; character, consist of 2 Tinware upon the streams, however, there Factories, 4 Clothier's works and are intervals of considerable ex- Fulling Mills, 4 Carding Machines tent, which with some other tracts for wool, 3 Grain Mills, 3 Tanneare level. The soil is generally aries, and a number of cider Disgravelly loam, warm and fertile; tilleries. There are 7 Mercantile it is well adapted to grain, and Stores, 2 Taverns, 14 School discarries good crops of rye, oats,tricts and primary Schools, 1 SociIndian corn, &c. The lands are al Library, 3 Clergymen, 5 Attorfavourable for fruit, and there are nies and 2 Physicians. many valuable apple orchards; so that the making of cider and cider spirits are important agricultural interests. Many of the farmers have small Distilleries upon their||panies of Militia. own estate, whereby they manufacture their cider into a spiritous liquor, called cider brandy.

The natural growth of timber is oak of the different kinds, maple, elm, ash, birch, walnut, chesnut and other deciduous trees.

The town is watered by three considerable branches of Pomperaug river, which unite their waters in its southern section. These streams afford some good mill seats, and for thier size, very extensive and valuable tracts of alluvial.

The population of the town, in 1810, was 1963; and there are about 300 Dwelling houses, 300 Freemen or Electors, and 2 Com

The amount of taxable property, including polls, is $42,246; and the valuation of the lands and buildings of the town, in 1815, for the levy of the direct tax of the United States, which comprised 19,528 acres, amounted to $604,175; being an average value of nearly $34 per acre. In 1799, the real estate of this town, together with Southbury, was apprised at $847,966.

Woodbury was incorporated in

1764.

BIOGRAPHY. Colonel Henry
APHY
Perry, a youthful and gallant hero,
who was killed on the confines of
Mexico in 1817, whilst bravely

liberty in that interesting section of America, was from his earliest youth a resident in this town. Col. Perry was one of those heroic and chivalrous youth, whose courage

In this town, there are 2 located ecclesiastical Societies or Parishes, a Society of Episcopalians and some Methodists; 1 very pleasant village, containing 50 or 60 Dwell-contending for the cause of civil ing houses, 3 Churches, 2 for Congregationalists and 1 for Episcopalians; a number of Stores, a Post office, & several professional offices. The Danbury and Hartford turnpike road passes through the vil-springs from the noblest impulse of lage, and the turnpike from Kent nature; an enthusiastic love of to New-Haven, through the town. liberty, and a generous sympathy The manufactures and mechani- for all who are the unfortunate cal employments of the town, in-subjects of despotic power. He