he found himself in a condition to 1783, when he retired to his native 'meet the enemy, which he did at State, where he continued until Guilford, in North-Carolina, and 1785; when he emigrated to Georfought the well known battle at gia, where he had a considerable that place. This was one of the estate, not far distant from Savanmost obstinate, and perhaps one of nah. Here he passed his time as the best fought actions that occur-a private citizen, occupied with red during the war. Gen. Green domestic and other private condisplayed great courage, determin-cerns. As he was walking, one

remarkably hot day, without an umbrella, the intense rays of the sun overpowered him, and occasioned an inflammation of the brain, of which he died, June 19th, 1786, in the 47th year of his age.

constellation of heroes and patriots, with whom he was associated in the glorious cause of defending the liberties and independence of his country, there was none that displayed more determined firmness, and few more prudence and foresight.

ed perseverance and superior military skill. Although this action was not decisive, in its immediate consequences, it not only checked the progress of the enemy, but led to an evacuation of that part of the country by the British troops. Gen. Gen. Green possessed a humane Green's next object was to drive and benevolent disposition; yet the British from South-Carolina; he was resolutely severe, when the and after repeated movements and maintenance of discipline rendervarious success, having nearly suc-ed severity necessary. Among the ceeded in compelling the enemy to retire from the interior of the State, he was obliged to retreat before a vastly superior force; the British having received reinforcements from Europe. In September, 1781, Gen. Green obtained a decisive victory over the British at Eutaw springs, which terminated As a soldier, Gen. Green will the war, in the interior of the Ca-rank among the first of his age. rolinas. In this action, Gen. Green The prominent characteristics of displayed his characteristic brave- his mind fitted him in a peculiar ry, and distinguished military tal-manner for a military character. ents, which were duly appreciated To the most determined resolution by Congress, that body having, as and the most indefatigable persea testimony of the high sense which verance, he united an active and they entertained of his good con- comprehensive mind, full of expeduct and superior generalship in dients, and never disconcerted by this engagement, presented him difficulties; and to the most daring with a British standard and a gold courage he united superior militamedal. ry skill and extensive practical knowledge. Among the many distinguished individuals engaged in the same cause, few acted their part with more credit and honour to themselves or usefulness to their

Gen. Green continued in the field until the objects for which his country had taken up arms were accomplished, and the rights and independence of the colonies, recognized, in the treaty of peace of

his life was devoted to the cause of liberty and his country, his name will rank among the first of

the heroes and patriots of the Revolution, and be revered by his country to the latest posterity.

WEST-GREENWICH.

WEST-GREENWICH is an|| pond with those of this region generally.

The waters of the south branch of the Pawtuxet river, have their source in this town; and the west

agricultural township, situated in the southwest section of the county, about 18 miles southwest from Providence; bounded on the north by Coventry, on the east by Eastern section is watered by Wood Greenwich, on the south by Exe- river and its branches. ter, in Washington county, and The contemplated turnpike road on the west by the State of Con- from Providence to Pawcatuck, necticut. The length of the town-will lead through this town. ship, from east to west, is about 12 miles, and its mean breadth about 3 miles, comprising an area of about 36 square miles.

The population of East-Greenwich, in 1748, was 766; in 1774, 1764; in 1782, 1698; in 1790, 1756; in 1800, 1759; and in 1810, This township possesses a pri-1619; there are about 220 Dwellmitive geological character; its ing houses,&3 companies of Militia. surface presents a diversity of hill West-Greenwich sends two and dale. There is one conside-representatives to the General rable eminence called Hopkins' Assembly.

hill, which affords an interesting This town originally belonged prospect of the surrounding coun- to East-Greenwich, and was incortry. The natural and agricultural||porated as a separate town by its productions of the town corres-"present name, in 1741.

COUNTY.

WASHINGTON is a maritime and on the west by the State of county, situated in the southwest-Connecticut. The average length ern section of the State; bounded of the county, from east to west, is on the north by Kent county, on about 20 miles, and it has a mean the east by Narragansett bay, breadth of more than 18 miles,comon the south by the Atlantic ocean, prising about 367 square miles.

The following TOPOGRAPHICAL AND STATISTICAL TABLE exhibits a view of the several towns in the county; their situation, with relation to South-Kingston, the seat of justice; their population, according to the census of 1810; number of dwelling-houses; religious societies; banks, and post-offices.

Towns. Post- Popu- Dwelling Religious Banks. Dist. from offices. lation. houses. societies.

South-Kingston. 1 3560

S. Kingston.

Exeter.

0

2254

10 m. N. W.

The geological character of this The forests of the county are of county is primitive; the rocks con- the deciduous species, and in most sist of granite and other original sections afford a supply both for formations. The surface is gene-fuel and timber, for the local derally diversified with moderate hills mand. The various objects of the and narrow dales; there are, how-grazing business form the leading ever, some considerable eminen-agricultural interests of the county. ces in the northwest section of the A considerable section of this councounty, and some flats of conside- ty was formerly called the Narrarable extent in the south section, gansett country, and was celebrated bordering upon the Atlantic. The for an excellent breed of pacing prevailing soil is a primitive grav-horses; the other section was callelly loam, strong and fertile; there ed the Shannock country, and was are some considerable tracts of equally distinguished for a valuasandy loam, and some of alluvial.ble breed of neat cattle. This * See Appendix.

county still maintains a high repu-ed. The fish taken, not only suptation as a grazing district, and af-ply the home consumption, but constitute an article of exportation. The fishing business is carried on principally at the villages of Wickford and Pawcatuck.

fords many extensive and valuable dairies. But the agricultural interests are not confined exclusively to the objects of the grazing busihess; in some sections of the coun- The commercial and navigation ty, considerable attention is paid interests of the county are not very to the cultivation of grain, particu-extensive or important, and are larly Indian corn and barley; some confined principally to the aforerye also is raised. Although there said villages. may be some want of enterprise At these and other places in the and a spirit of agricultural im-county, there are from 20 to 25 provements, yet the inhabitants vessels owned. Although the are distinguished for their habits commercial business carried on of industry and frugality, and in within the county is not very congeneral enjoy their necessary re-siderable, yet its maritime situation sults, health and competence. has had its natural influence upon

The manufacturing interests of

The waters of the county are the habits of the people; a conextensive & important, possessing ||siderable portion of whom are ema maritime border upon the Atlan-ployed in seafaring business. tic ocean & the Narragansett bay, of more than 50 miles extent. There the county are inconsiderable, and are, however, but 2 or 3 harbours; consist principally of the woolen the principal of which is Wickford, and cotton manufactures, and the in the northeastern section of the business of ship building. Besides county; the next most important these, there is considerable meis the Pawcatuck. The principal chanical industry in the various interior waters of the county are departments of mechanical busiembodied in the Pawcatuck river, ness. which forms part of the western There are in the county, excluboundary of the State. The prin-sive of those in the town of Richcipal branches of the Pawcatuck are the Wood and Charles rivers; which, with their tributary streams, water a large proportion of the western section of the county, and afford numerous sites for mills and other hydraulic works.

mond, which have not been received, 17 Religious Societies, 52 Schools, 5 incorporated Banks, 67 Mercantile Stores, 5 Cotton Factories, 7 Woolen do. 34 Grain Mills, 8 Clothiers' Works and 2 Forges.

The population, in 1774, was 13,867; in 1782, 13,133; in 1790, 18,075; in 1800, 16,135; and in 1810, 14,962. From this view of the population of the county, at these several different periods, it appears that it has suffered greatly

There are, in the county, several salt and fresh water ponds, which are well supplied with fish. The fisheries of the county are extensive and valuable, affording employment to considerable industry, which is usually well reward-[[by emigration.

SOUTH-KINGSTON, a post The fisheries are of some imtown and seat of justice of the portance. Upon the shores of the county, is situated 30 miles south-Narragansett, and in the salt pond, west from Providence; bounded considerable quantities of alewives, on the north by Exeter and North- bass, perch and smelt are taken. Kingston, on the east by the Nar-Between one and 2000 barrels of ragansett bay and the Atlantic alewives are annually put up for ocean, on the south by the Atlantic, exportation; and large quantities and on the west by Charlestown and of bass are marketed at ProviRichmond. This is the largest |dence, Newport, and frequently at township in the State, being about New-York. 11 miles in length, from north to south, and nearly 8 in breadth, from east to west, comprising an area of about 92 square miles.

Exclusive of the fishing business, the maritime interests of the town are inconsiderable, although a considerable proportion of the inhabitants are engaged in seafaring pur

The mercantile business is confined principally to the retail trade, engaged in which there are eight stores.

This is a flourishing agricultural township; it is of a primitive geo-suits abroad. logical character, having generally an uneven surface. The rocks consist of granite and other primitive formations. The prevailing soil is a gravelly loam, generally strong and fertile. It is adapted both to grazing and a grain culture, affording many excellent dairy farms, and producing good crops of Indian corn, barley, oats and rye. The dairy business constitutes the leading agricultural interest, and is carried on advantageously, and to considerable extent.

The manufacturing and mechanical employments of the town are inconsiderable. There are eight Grain Mills and two Clothiers' works.

Near the centre of the township is a small but pleasant village, called "Little rest hill." It has a prospective and interesting site, and contains about 25 Dwelling-houses, The town is extensively accom- a Court-house, in which the courts modated with navigable waters; for the county are held, and which its eastern and southern borders is occasionally occupied by the lebeing washed by the Atlantic ocean gislature, & an incorporated Bank. and the Narragansett bay. Its in-There is another small village callterioris watered by numerous small ed Tower Hill, where there is an streams, but there are none deser- Episcopal Church. ving the character of rivers. In the northeast part of the town, upon the Narragansett bay, there is a good harbour. There is one large salt pond, called Point-Ju-5 dith pond, and about twenty fresh water ponds, some of which are of considerable size, one containing three or four thousand acres.

The population of the town, in 1810, was 3560; and there are about 400 Dwelling-houses, about the same number of Electors, and companies of Militia.

The taxable property exceeds $700,000.

There are, in the town, 4 Religious Societies, two of Friends,