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Rutland.
This town was formerly 12 miles square, and was sold, by the Indians, in 1686, for £23 lawful money. First settled about 1720. Inc. 1722; pop. 1276; r. ps. 331; val. §1 86; s. m. $700. It lies 51 miles W. of Boston. 12 N.W. of Wor- cester, and 7 S.S.W. of Princeton. It is watered by a branch of Ware river. A good grazing township, and considerable exports of beef, butter, and cheese. Fine fishing at Musta- paug and Long Ponds. Good water power ; a woolen manu- factory. Cl-Josiah Clark, and 1 v. soc. c ; 1 soc. u. Phs- John Frink, Samuel Gates. Att-Rufus Putnam. Pm- Rufus Putnam.
Shrewsbury.
This is a pleasant agricultural town, of uneven surface and good soil. It lies 36 miles W. by S. of Boston, and 6 E. of Worcester. Quinsigamond and other ponds. There are considerable manufactures here of leather, shoes and guns.
Levi Pease, the father of mail stages in this country, was a native of this town. He died here, 1824, aged 86. Mr. Pease was a man of great enterprise ; he projected the first turnpike road in New England, and to his zeal and sacrifices the public is more indebted than to any other man for its excellent mail establishment. At the time Mr. Pease started his first line of mail stages between Boston and New York, in 1784, the mail between those places passed only once a fort- night, on horseback, in a pair of saddlebags. This town was inc. 1727; pop. 1386 ; r. ps. 375 ; val. $1 73. Cl-George Allen, c ; 1 soc. b; 1 soc. m. Phs-William Workman, A. Brigham, and Azar R. Phelps. Att-William Pratt. Pm-C. R. Stone.
Southborough.
Taken from Marlborough in 1727. Pop. 1080. r. ps. 289 ; val. $1 29; s. m. $432. This town has a good soil ; it is
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pleasant and principally agricultural. The Boston and Wor- cester Railroad passes through it. It lies 26 miles W. of Boston, and 15 E. of Worcester. Here are woolen and other factories, and some valuable water privileges unim- proved. Cl-A. Sampson, b; Walter Follet, and J. D. Sweet, c; Phs-Joel Burnett, Joseph Bullard. J. P-Wil- lard Newton, James Ball, Perley Whipple, Dexter Fay. Pm-Sullivan Fay.
Southbridge.
This town was taken from Sturbridge in 1814. Pop. 1444. r. ps. 383 ; val. §1 70 ; s. m. $600. The Quinneboug river affords it a good water power, and manufacturing is carried on here to considerable extent. It lies 54 miles S. W. by W. of Boston, 19 S. S. W. of Worcester, and 10 miles N. W. of Thompson, Ct. Cl-David C. Bolles, b; H. J. Lamb, c ; Atts-F. W. Bottom, Linus Child. Pm-Larkin Amidon.
Spencer.
This town is watered by 7 mile river, a branch of the Chickapee. It was taken from Leiceister, 1753. Pop. 1618 ; r. ps. 426 ; val. 82 07; s. m. $699. 52 miles W. of Boston, and 12 W. of Worcester. Here are factories of woolen cloth and scythes, and two powder mills. Many shoes are manu- factured here. This town is on high ground, and is said to be 950 feet above the tide waters in Boston harbor. Cl-Gil- man Noyes, u; Levi Packard, c; 1 soc. b; Phs-Drs. Spaulding and Guilford ; J. P-James Draper, William Pope and others. Pms-Amos Bemis, Jr. North, John M. Goodell.
Sterling.
First settled about 1721. Taken from Lancaster, 1781. It lies 40 miles W. of Boston, 12 N. of Worcester, and 6 S. W. of Lancaster. This town is watered by Still river, and several ponds which afford good fish. The manufacture of chairs is carried on here to a great extent. Pop. 1789 ; r. ps 471; val. $2 20; s. m. $800; Cl-Peter Osgood, c; 1 soc. u. Phs-P. T. Kendall, L. Allen. Att-Alexander Dustin. Pm-Thomas H. Blood.
Sturbridge.
This town is well watered by Quinneboag river, on which are two cotton mills in successful operation, and other manu- factories. Good fishing in the ponds. It lies 60 miles W. S.
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W. of Boston, 18 S. W. of Worcester, and 48 N. W. of Prov- idence. On the line of Connecticut. This town is about 16 ms. N. E. of Stafford Springs, in Connecticut. These springs are much visited. One contains a large portion of hydrogen gas and some iron. The other is chalybeate. These waters are doubtless useful in many diseases. Both sick and well receive good accommodations. Stafford is 26 miles N. E. of Hartford. Pop. of Sturbridge, 1688; r. ps. 431; val. $2 34 ; s. m. $800. Inc. 1738. Cl-Joseph S. Clark, c; Ad- dison Parker, b. Phs-Jacob Carey, Jr. Hosea Wheeler, Calvin P. Fisk. Att-George Davis. Pm-Alvin Allen.
Sutton.
This is a pleasant town and extensively engaged in manu- facturing. It is watered by the Blackstone river, and the Blackstone canal passes through it. Here are 3 Cotton Mills, 2 Woolen and other factories. Soap-stone. Granite. "Pur- gatory Cavern" in this town is a great curiosity. It is a fis- sure in Gneiss, nearly half a mile long, in most parts partially filled by the masses of rock that have been detached from the walls. The sides are often perpendicular, and sometimes 70 feet high ; being separated from each other about 50 feet. (See Hitchcock's Geology, p. 106.) Persons visiting this cavern must guard against rattlesnakes. Cl-D. L. B. Good- win, e; Job B. Boomer, John Walker, b; Mr. Tracy, c. Phs-Leonard Pierce, and Dr. Smith. Att-Edward Clark. Pm-Ebenezer Caldwell. Pop. 2186 ; r ps. 467 ; val. §2 51; s. m. §1200. Inc. 1715. It lies 44 miles W. by S. of Boston, 9 S.by E. of Worcester, and 15 S. W. of Hopkinton Springs.
Templeton.
This is a very pretty town, of uneven surface, but much good land. It is watered by branches of Miller's and Chicka- pee rivers, and has many excellent mill sites. Here is a woolen factory, a hoe factory and a foundry. Considerable Palm Leaf is manufactured. It lies 60 miles W. N. W. of Boston, 26 N. W. by N. of Worcester, and 28 S. E. of Keene, N. H. Pop. 1551 ; r. ps. 418; val. $2 01; s. m. $700. Cl-Charles Wellington, and Mr. Bates, c; 1 v. soc. b. Phs-J. W. D. Osgood, Mason Spooner. Att-Edward Kirkland. Pm-Artemas Lee.
Upton.
This town was set off from Sutton, Mondon, and Hopkin- ton in 1735. Pop. 1157 ; r. ps. 302 ; val. 81 46 ; s. m. 8600.
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A branch of the Blackstone rises from a pond in this town. Good orchards. It lies 35 miles W. S. W. of Boston, 15 S. E. of Worcester, and 7 S. W. of Hopkinton Springs. Cl-D. B. Bullard, b ; Benjamin Wood, c ; 1 soc. u ; 1 soc. m. Ph- John Starkweather. J. P-Ezra Wood, Elisha Bradish, Eli Warren. Pm-Eli Warren.
Uxbridge.
The waters of Mumford river and of the Blackstone river and canal pass through this town, and afford it valuable and extensive hydraulic powers. Here are five Woolen Factories, two large Cotton Mills, and a machine shop. Iron ore. Gran- ite. The Indian Wacuntug. This town is very pleasant and very flourishing. It lies 40 miles S. W. of Boston, 17 S. by E. of Worcester, and 24 N. N. W. of Providence. Inc. 1727; pop. 2086 ; r. ps. 440 ; val. 82 93; s. m. 8600. The Black- stone Bank has a capital of $100,000. B. Taft, Jr. Pt. Jon- athan Gregory, Cr. Cl-Samuel Clark, David A. Grosve- nor, c; 1 soc. friends ; 1 soc. m; 1 soc. b. Phs-George Willard and Dr. Robbins. Atts-Benjamin Adams, B. Taft, Jr., Joseph Thayer, and F. Deane, Jr. Pms-John W. Cap- ron. North-Samuel Read.
Ward.
This town was formerly part of Worcester, Sutton, Leices- ter and Oxford, and was named in honor of Artemas Ward, the first Major General in the Revolutionary War, who died at Shrewsbury, Oct. 28, 1800. It was inc. 1778 ; pop. 690; r. ps. 172 ; val. 85 cts .; s. m. $400. It is watered by French river, and its soil is well adapted to agricultural purposes. It lies 45 miles W. S. W. of Boston, and 5 S. by W. of Worces- ter. Cl-John Paine, b; M. G. Pratt, c. Ph-Daniel Green. J. P-John Clark, Solomon Sibley, Thomas Drury, Jr. Pm-Lyman Gale.
Warren.
This town was incorporated by the name of Western in 1741. In 1834, its name was changed to that of Warren. It lies 60 miles W. by S. of Boston, 23 S. S. W. of Worcester, and 26 N. E. by E. of Springfield. Pop. 1889; r. ps. 311 ; val. 81 62; s. m. $600. It is watered by the Chickapee, and is 7 miles S. E. of Ware. Cl-1 soc. u; 1 soc. c. Ph-Nelson Carpenter. J. P-Harvey Sessions, Pardon Keys, J. Bacon, and others. Pms-Nathan Hathaway. South R. Hodges.
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Webster.
This town was set off from Dudley and Oxford, and incor- parated, in 1832. French river, and a large pond emptying into it, gives this place water privileges of 20 feet head, and of great power and constancy. There are in this town 3 woolen factories, and 4 large cotton mills, a machine shop, &c. &c. It lies 50 miles W.S.W. of Boston, 16 S. of Wor- cester, 45 E. by S. of Springfield, and 28 N.W. of Provi- dence. The remnant of the Dudley tribe of Indians reside here. Their number is about 40; but few of them are of pure blood. They own some land and receive a stipend from the State. Cl-Mr. Gove, b; 1 soc. in. Phs-Charles Negus, John W. Tenny. J. P-Geo. B. Slater. Pm-Jon- athan Day.
Westborough.
This is a pleasant town, 32 miles W. of Boston, (by rail- road) 10 E. of Worcester, and 3} N.W. of Hopkinton Springs. It was formerly a part of Marlborough, and was inc. 1717; pop. 1438; r. ps. 378 ; val. $1 74; s. m. 8700. It is of good soil and well watered by branches of Concord and Sudbury rivers. Large ponds ; good fishing. Granite. Considerable manufactures of shoes and edge tools. Cl-Hosea Hildreth, and 1 v. soc. c ; A. King, b. Phs-Benjamin Pond, Jr. and Dr. Rising. Atts-N. Harrington, O. Peters. Pm-Onslow Peters.
West Boylston.
Set off from Boylston, in 1808. First settled about 1720. The Nashua river as it passes through this town affords a good water power. It is of excellent soil, well cultivated, and very pleasant. Here are 3 cotton mills, a machine shop, and other smaller factories. Pop. 1053; r. ps. 245; val. $1 20; s. m. $500. Cl-Elijah Payne, P. R. Russell, c; 1 soc. b. Phs-Sherman Smith and Dr. Griggs. J. P- Robert B. Thomas, Joseph White. Pm-T. Davis.
Westminster.
This town lies on the range of high lands which sep- arate the waters of the Connecticut and Merrimac. From the village a prospect is presented of lake and mountain with all the varied scenery which renders a New England town pecu- liarly delightful. Several streams, rising from large ponds in this town and its neighborhood, produce a considerable water power which is improved for manufactories of various kinds. These waters are so elevated and constant, that, with a small
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expense, they might be rendered exceedingly valuable. They deserve the particular attention of those in search of mill sites in this part of the state. This town lies 50 miles W.N.W. of Boston, 20 N. by W. of Worcester, and 7 miles S.W. of Fitchburgh. Inc. 1759; pop 1695; r. ps. 430; val. $1 85; s. m. $800. Cl-Charles Hudson, u; Cyrus Mann, c; 1 soc. b. Phs-John White, Flavel Cutting. Att-Simon Sanderson. Pm-Timothy Dotey.
Winchendon.
This town is watered by Miller's river, on which are a cotton and woolen factory. The mineral spring in this town is not much visited. It was inc. 1764; pop. 1463; r. ps. 361; val. $1 72 ; s. m. $700. It is a pleasant town, and lies 60 miles N.W. by W. of Boston, 34 N.N.W of Worcester, and 16 N. W. by W. of Fitchburgh. Cl-Caleb Brown, b; 1 v. soc c ; 1 soc. m. Phs-Alva Godding, and Dr. Fay. J. P-Wm. Dunbar, Enoch Kidder, Mark Whitcomb, and others. Pm -M. Whitcomb.
Worcester.
This town was incorporated in 1684, but in consequence of Indian hostilities the first town meeting was not held until 1722. This part of the country was called by the Indians Quinsigamond, and Tatmuck and Bogachoak hills were In- dian residences. The central situation of the town, botlı in regard to the county and state, the fertility of its soil and that of the surrounding country ; the salubrity of its climate, and the industry, intelligence and wealth of its people, have long since entitled it to the honor of being called the chief town of "the Heart of the Commonwealth." The town is situated in a valley and surrounded by hills of gen'le acclivity. It is well built and beautifully shaded, and travellers, from every direction, are delighted with its neatness and beauty.
A number of the streams which form the head waters of the Blackstone meet in this -town, and furnish a considerable water power. Here are 4 woolen factories, 2 cotton mills, a number of large machine shops, paper mills, a wire and screw factory, and large establishments for the manufacture of car- riages, and various other articles. This is the centre of a large inland trade. The Blackstone canal passes from this town to Providence, a distance ef 45 miles. It was opened in 1828, and cost $600,000. Its dividends are merely nominal. See Columbian Traveller, &c. p. 24.
The State Lunatic Hospital, is a handsome building, ad- mirably conducted, and is an institution honorable to human nature. It is a receptacle for all persons arraigned as criminals,
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but found to have committed the offences in a state of insani- ty ;- of paupers, and of those who are so furiously mad as to render their continuance at large dangerous to the community. Althoughi the worst cases of insanity are found here, yet ex- perience has proved that there are very few cases of derange- ment which may not be ameliorated by the kindly influences of humane treatment. The average recoveries hitherto has been 55 3-4 per cent. This institution was established in 1832. The number received to Dec. 1, 1834, was 165 males-107 females, total, 272. There remained, at that time, 118, which is about the average number of patients. The cost of main- taining the Hospital from Dec. 1, 1833, to Nov. 30, 1834, was $15,840. The Hospital is about being enlarged, and thereby its usefulness extended. Samuel Woodward, M.D. Superin- tendent. George Chandler, Assistant Physician and Apothe- cary. Mrs. Sophia Hitchcock, Matron.
This town is the seat of many religious, literary and philan- thropic societies.
The American Antiquarian Society, was founded in 1812. By the liberality of the late Isaiah Thomas, L.L.D. one of its first benefactors,a spacious hall was erected in 1820,for the reception of its large and valuable cabinet of antiquities and its library of about 12,000 volumes of American publications, particularly of all works pertaining to American history, and literature gen- erally. Mr. Thomas was the father of New-England prin- ters. He published the first newspaper in this town, in 1775, and, a few years after, the first bible in America. He was a gentleman of great patriotism and liberality. He was born in Boston, January 19, 1749, and died in this town, April 4, 1831. There are three banks in this town with a capital of $400,000, and two mutual fire insurance companies. Popula- tion, 1820, 2,962-1830, 4,172. May 1, 1835, 6,624; r. ps. 1231; val. $10 83. It lies in N. lat. 42° 23' and W. lon. 71º 44'. It is 394 miles from Washington, 40 W. of Boston. 51 E. of Northampton. 38 S. W. of Lowell, and 41 N.N.W of Providence. CZ-Aaron Bancroft, Alonzo Hill, R. A. Mil- ler, and 1 v. soc. c; F. A. Willard, b ; 1 soc. m; and a soc. r. c., for whom a chapel is now building. Phs-Oliver Fiske, John Green, B. F. Heywood, John S. Butler, A. C. Babcock and Dr. Blood. Atts-See Law Register. Pm-Jubal Har- rington.
APPENDIX.
United States Officers in Boston and Charles- town. Collector, DAVID HENSHAW.
Adams Bailey, Deputy Collector.
John Bingham, Duty-Bond Accountant.
Charles J. F. Allen, Principal Debenture Clerk.
Ebenezer Hathorne, Deben. Account. & Assist. Clerk.
Edward W. Parker, Cashier and Book-Keeper.
John T. Prince, B. Clerk and Statistical Book-Keeper. Rufus M. Gay, Import Clerk.
William Alline, Impost Book-Keeper.
Foreign Clearances und Coasting Department.
William A Wellman, Principal Clerk.
William Rowson, Marine Clerk.
Samuel Whitcomb, Jr. Coastwise Clerk,
George B. Wellman, Assistant Clerk.
L. M. Parker, Naval Officer.
William Palfrey, Deputy Naval Officer,
James P. Treadwell, Clerk.
John M'Niel, Surveyor.
Hugh Jameson, Deputy Surveyor.
Keeper of the Custom House and Messenger, Nath'l Paine. Commander of Revenue Cutter, Lewis Girdler.
Ist Lieut. Samuel P. Scott. 2d Lieut. Thomas Stoddard. 3d Lient. Osmund Peters.
District Judge, John Davis. Attorney, John Mills. Mar- shal, Jonas S. Sibley. £ Deputy Marshals, Horatio Bass, Henry Harris. District Clerk, Francis Bassett. Navy Agent, Daniel D. Brodhead.
Commundant at the Navy Yard, John Downes.
Naval Store-Keeper, George Bates.
Militia, and Synopsis of the Laws.
We promised on page 9, to say something more of the Militia, and to give a synopsis of the laws passed at the. last session of the Legislature ; but as the subject of the former is not of general interest, and the latter principally of a local character, they are omitted.
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Massachusetts Hospital in Boston, and McLean Asylum for the Insane at Charlestown.
These departments of the Massachusetts General Hospital, although separately located, are one Institution, and was incorporated, 1811 It is under the management of a Board of 12 Trustees, and a Board of 5 Visitors. The funds of the Institution, including the munificent donations of the late John McLean, Esq. and Miss Mary Belknap, is about $120,000.
Hospital in Boston. The number of patients received into this House since its establishment, to June, 1835, was 5,658. The average number of sick in the House is about 45. 'The average annual cost to the Institution, for each patient, for five successive years, was $4 62, a week. Whilst no patients pay more than three dollars a week, (except a few who have extra rooms and attendants,) nearly two thirds of the whole number are entirely free ; consequently those who do not pay, receive $4 62, and those who do pay receive $1 62 a week from the funds of this noble charity. Acting Surgcons, John C. Warren, George Hayward. Acting Physicians, James Jackson, John Ware, Walter Channing. Superintendent, Gamaliel Brad- ford, M. D. Cost of the land and buildings, $144,500.
McLean Asylum. This establishment is located on a beautiful rise of ground, in Charlestown, near East Cambridge, and about a mile and a half from the City Hall. The buildings are large and are ex- ceedingly well adapted to their philanthropic design. They cost about $186.000. This House was opened for patients on the 6th of October, 1818, and from that time to January 1, 1834, 1015 patients were received. Of this number, 234 were married, and 340 unmar- ried, males ; 233 married, and 173 unmarried, females. Of this num- ber, 70 were from 10 to 20 years of age : 616 from 20 to 40, (of which 363 were males, and 248 females ;) 191 from 40 to 50; 91 from 50 to 60 ; and 47 from 60 to 80. Of this number 362 recovered ; 143 were much improved, 140 benefitted, 89 died, 21 eloped, 193 were not im- proved, and 67 remained in the Asylum. Of this number, 112 had been intemperate ; 122 had insane ancestors, and 59 had near collater- als, but no ancestors stated as insane. The average current expen- ses of each patient at this Asylum, is estimated at $4 50 a week. The lowest rate for which patients belonging to this State are receiv- ed, is $3 a week-from other States $4 50 a week. The number of patients received from January 1, 1834, to June 19, 1835, was 150. The number of patients at the latter date, was 88, which was a great- er number than at any former period. RUFUS WYMAN, M. D. was Superintendent and Physician from the commencement of the Asylum to May, 1835, to whom the public is much indebted for the great intelligence and fidelity by which he has advanced its usefulness. Superintendent and Physician, Thomas G Lee. Steward, Columbus Tyler. Matron, Mrs. Tyler. Assistant and Apothecary,
Edward Rowland.
Belonging to, and surrounding this Asylum, are about 15 acres of Iand appropriated to courts and gardens. These are laid out with gravelled walks; the former are furnished with summer houses, and the latter are ornamented with groves of fruit and ornamental trees, shrubbery and flowers. Surrounding the lower garden and within the enclosure, is a carriage path, whero patients are taken to ride. In the centre is a small fresh water pond containing several hun-
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dred gold and silver fish, and immediately contiguous, is a summer house where the patients at times resort for games and amusements.
The system of moral treatment adopted and pursued, is founded upon principles of elevated benevolence and philanthropy, and an acquaintance with human nature and the capabilities and wants of the insane. The previous tastes, habits and pursuits, and the present inclinations and feelings of each individual, are habitually consulted. A library for the use of the patients has recently been purchased, and those of them who are disposed to read, are permitted at stated peri- ods to send in their names and the number of the book desired ; the list is examined and approved by the physician, and the books are distributed by the librarian. In the same way, writing materials are distributed, and patients are engaged in keeping journals-writing sketches of their lives-poetry-addressing letters to their friends and in drawing, &c. Some engage in games, as bowling-throwing the ring-battledore-graces-jumping the rope-chess-draught3- back-gammon, &c., or are occupied in walking and riding into the country, or in making fishing excursions in the company of their at- tendants ; while others are working on the farm and in the garden. The female patients besides beingemployed in various kinds of needle and ornamental work, are engaged in various domestic labors. About 30 of the quiet and convalescent patients now regularly attend the religious exercises of the family, and a portion of them join in the vocal and instrumental music of the occasion ; a part of this number also attend church on the Sabbath in company with the nurses and attendants, and dine with the family. A regulated intercourse with the family and society is regarded as an important auxiliary in the means of cure, and on suitable occasions they are invited into the house, where parties are made for their special amusement and benefit.
New-England Institution for the Education of the Blind, in Boston.
This Institution was incorporated in 1829; but little was accomplish- ed until 1832, when Dr. Howe returned from Europe, accompanied by a blind teacher ; manifesting that zeal in the cause of the blind which had distinguished his philanthropic labors, in another sphere, in a distant land. He opened a school with six blind young scholars. The progress of those children was so great, and the value of an In- stitution of the kind so apparent, that Legislatures and citizens, generally, became much interested. By public and private donations, particularly by the influence of Ladies in several parts of New Eng- land, and by the munificent gift of a splendid building in Pearl Street, by the Hon. Thomas H. Perkins, the Institution has increased, both in reputation and funds, with unparalleled success. The scholars are instructed in all those branches common in other schools, and some of them in the higher branches of literature. Music is the study of all. Mechanical labors are taught and enjoyed by the pupils. Musi- cal instruments of all kinds, and other implements are provided for their convenience and use. A printing press is established, and sev- eral books have been printed in embossed letters, which are superior to any in Europe. It is exceedingly delightful to see these interesting youth, whoso lives once seemed a dreary waste, and witnessing their
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improvement in acquiring useful knowledge, partaking of all those recreations, natural and proper for their age, sex, and condition, and fitting themselves for useful stations in society. The annual expense to those who pay is $150. There have been admitted into 'he In- sti ution, 58 ; 43 now remain. It is estimated that the number of blind, of all ages, in the United States, exceeds 7000. The Institu- tion is managed by a Board of Trustees, and is patronized by the Governments of all the New-England States. Director, S. G. Howe, M. D. Professor of Music, L. Mason. Teucher, E. Trencheri. Master Workman, J. Pringle. Matron, Mrs. Smith.
Eye and Ear Infirmary.
This Institution was commenced in Boston, by Drs. Jeffries and Reynolds, in 1824, from a conviction of its utility and importance, derived from what they had seen and known of similar establishments in Europe. Those gentlemen conducted the establishment at their own expense for some time, during which large numbers received tho most important benefits. In 1827, by the philanthropic exertions of these and other gentlemen, an Act of Incorporation was obtained, and some funds were raised. As early as 1828, 2,610 cases were treated at the Infirmary, of which about five sixths were cured. Of those cases about one sixth were for diseases of the Ear. Since that time the number of applicants has increased annually; and this Insti- tution, whose merits are not surpassed by any other in the city, cannot fail of receiving that patronage it so richly deserves. Physicians- John Jeffries, Edward Reynolds.
Votes for Governor.
1831. Levi Lincoln, 30,908. Marcus Morton, 14,440. 1832. Levi Lincoln, 28,804. Samuel Lathrop, 13,357. Marcus Morton, 10,975.
1833. Levi Lincoln, 33,946. Marcus Morton, 15,197. Samuel Lathrop, 14,955.
1834. John Davis, 25,149. J. Q. Adams, 18,274. Mar- cus Morton, 15,493. S. C. Allen, 3,459. (Mr. Davis was elected by the Legislature.)
1835. Whole number of votes, 75,346. Necessary for a choice, 37,674. John Davis had 43,757. Marcus Morton, 18,683. John Bailey, 9,160. S. C. Allen, 3,580. Others, 166.
Governor Davis being chosen Senator to Congress, from the 3d of March, the duties of Governor devolved on the Lieut. Governor for the residue of the political year.
For a great variety of information with regard to tho various Institutions in Boston, the names of their officers, and the name and place of residence of every house-keeper and person in business in the city, the reader is referred to the BOSTON DIRECTORY, a work accomplished annually, with great fidelity, by Charles Stimpson, Jr. Bookseller, 72 Washington Street.
INDEX.
As all the Counties and Towns are arranged Alphabetically, but few notices under this head will be necessary.
Advertisement - 198 Chalk Pond
57
Amendments.City Charter 170 Colleges. Amherst
65
Antiquarian Society
192
Harvard 75
Appendix
193
Williamston 27
Counties. Barnstable 11-16
Baggage Wagons
144
66
Berkshire 17-28
Boston.
Antiquities - 150
Bristol
29-36
66
Aqueduct
148
Dukes 37-38
66
Auctioneers
115
Essex 39-50
Avenues
117
Franklin
51-57
Banking and In- surance Cos. 136
16
Hampden 59-64
Churches & Min.120
16
City Charter 155
174
Norfolk 96-102
do Officers
113
Plymouth
103-110
Commerce
134
Suffolk 111-175
Commercial Accom- 66 Worcester 176-192
modations
134
Finances
135 Executions
80
Fires
144
Eye and Ear Infirmary 196
Fire Department 145
Health
145
Falls. Canaan, Ct.
26
Houses of In. &c. 132
Cohoes, N. Y.
22
Improvements.
149
66 Montmorency, L.C. 21
Physicians 116
Population 131
Post-Office 149
Public Buildings 118
Distances from
Public Houses
138 Albany to New York 20
Schools
131
to Niagara
21
Steam Boats 143
to Montreal & Quebec 22
Theatres
133
to Saratoga 21
Water
146
Wood.Build.173-174
Bunker Hill Monument 79
Montreal to Boston 22
Byfield
46
Niagara to Montreal and Quebec 21
Hampshire
65-71
Middlesex 73-91
Nantucket
93-94
do Motto
Instructors 115
South Hadley
70
Trenton, N. Y. 22
Turner's 54
from Buffalo up the Lakes and to St. Louis, Mi. 21
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Indians. Dudley 190| Navy Yard
79
Herring Pond
105 | New Lebanon, N. Y. 20
Marshpee Martha's Vineyard 37
14 New York. Mortality 146
Water 149
Institution for the Blind 195
" for Savings 8
Rail Roads
136
Lunatic Hospital. State
Mass. Banks & Ins. Cos.
7
Bays & Boundaries
Debt & Resources
8
Hopkinton
83
Hospital 119
194
Saratoga, N. Y. 22
Legislature 9. 193
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56
Militia 9.
193
Stafford, Ct. 188
Map
6
Williamstown 27
139
Name
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9 Theological. Ins. Andover 40
Population
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" Seminary, Newton 87
Rateable Polls 4
7
School Fund & Money 8 United States. Armory
62
State Prison
79
Arsenal
90
Valuation
8
Officers 193
McLean Asylum 194
Middlesex Canal
136 Votes for Governor 196
Mount Auburn
77
Mount Holyoke
69 Wachusett,
185
Wesleyan Academy 63
Nahant
44 Winnesimet Ferry 175
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