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bridge Centre are names of post offices.
CAMBRIDGE, V. and p. o. Cam- bridge, Washington co. is situated on the northern turnpike; it con- tains, including Stevenson's cor- ners, about 700 inhabitants, 100 dwelling houses, 2 Scotch Presby- terian churches; an incorporated academy, 2 taverns, 4 stores, 1 woollen factory, 1 grist mill, 1 saw mill, 1 tannery and 2 wagon and carriage manufactories.
CAMDEN, t. Oneida co. situated 35 miles north-west of the city of Utica, and distant 127 miles from Albany; contained in 1840, 2,331 inhabitants. The surface is mostly hilly, but arable; soil, sandy loam, easy of tillage and very fertile on the flats; it is drained by Fish creek and its tributaries. Camden and West Camden are names of post offices.
CAMDEN, V. and p. o. Camden, Oneida co. is situated on the west branch of Fish Creek; it was in- corporated in 1834, and now con- tains about 700 inhabitants, 100 dwelling houses, 3 churches, 1 town house, 3 taverns, several stores and groceries, besides many kinds of mechanic workshops; 2 flouring mills and several saw mills in the village and vicinity.
. CAMDEN AND AMBOY RAIL- ROAD, being one of the connect- ing links of travel between the cities of New-York and Philadel- phia, a description of it is here in- serted. This road commences at Camden, opposite Philadelphia, and runs on the east side of the Dela- ware river to the village of Bor- dentown, thence northerly across the state of New-Jersey to South Amboy, on the Raritan bay; a total distance of 61 miles. From South Amboy a steamboat, for the conveyance of passengers and mer- chandise, runs direct to the city of New-York, a further distance of 25 miles.
CAMERON, t. Steuben co. situ- ated 7 miles south of the village of Bath, and distant 221 miles from Albany; contained in 1840, 1359 inhabitants. The surface is hilly; soil, calcareous loam and clay, generally of good quality; it is watered by the Canisteo and seve- ral other small streams. Cameron and South Cameron are names of post offices.
CAMILLUS, t. Onondaga co. sit- uated 7 miles west of Syracuse, and distant 141 miles from Albany; contained in 1840, 3957 inhabi- tants. The surface is rolling; soil, calcareous loam; it is drained by Nine Mile Creek. Belisle, Cam- illus, Wellington and Windfall are names of post offices.
CAMILLUS, V. and p. o. Camil- lus, Onondaga co. is situated on the line of the Auburn and Syra- cuse railroad ; it contains about 600 inhabitants, 100 dwelling hou- ses, 2 churches, 3 taverns, 4 stores and 1 large flouring mill, situated on Nine Mile Creek.
CAMPBELL, t. Steuben co. situ- ated 10 miles south-east of the vil- lage of Bath, and distant 209 miles from Albany; contained in 1840, 852 inhabitants. The surface is hilly; soil, clay and marly loam; it is watered by the Conhocton river, Mead's creek and several other small streams. Campbelltown and Hammond's Mills are names of post offices.
CAMPBELL CREEK, p.o. Bath, Steuben co.
CAMPEN'S CREEK, rises in the town of Wirt, Allegany coun- ty, and runs north-east into the Genesee river ; through the valley of this creek, for a considerable distance, runs the line of the New- York and Erie railroad, after leav- ing the valley of the Genesee.
CAMPVILLE p. o. Owego, Tio- ga co.
CANAAN, t. Columbia co. situa- ted 20 miles north-east of the city
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CANAAN CENTRE-CANALS.
of Hudson, and distant 24 miles in 1840, 1,341 inhabitants. The from Albany; contained in 1840, surface is hilly, rising into high ridges between the Honeoye, Can- adice and Hemlock lakes ; soil, clay, loam and sand, portions of which are productive. Canadice is the name of the post office. 1,957 inhabitants ; the surface is hilly and mountainous; in the valley the soil is light and arable, underlaid by slate and lime. Several varieties of minerals are found in this town, among which are bog iron ore and CANADICE LAKE, lying in the town of Canadice, is 3 miles long and half a mile wide. limestone ; it is watered by some tributaries of Kinderhook creek. The Hudson, and Berkshire, and Albany and West Stockbridge rail- roads both pass through this town. Cunaan, Canaan Centre, Canaan Four Corners and Red Rock are names of post offices; at the former there is a small agricultural settle- ment.
CANAAN CENTRE, p. o. Ca- naan, Columbia co. here is situat- ed 1 church, 1 tavern, 1 store and a flourishing academy.
CANAAN FOUR CORNERS, P. O. Canaan, Columbia co .; here is an agricultural settlement consisting of 1 church, 1 tavern, 1 store and some 12 or 15 dwellings.
CANADAWA CREEK, rises in the town of Arkwright, Chautau- que county, and runs north-west into Lake Erie; this is a fine mill stream, on which are located seve- ral thriving villages and manufac- turing establishments.
CANADERAGA or SCHUY- LER'S LAKE, lies in the north part of Otsego county; it is 5 miles long and 1} miles average width, surrounded by hills. Its waters abound with fish, common to fresh water lakes in this part of the state.
CANADERAGA SPRINGS, Rich- field, Otsego co. here are situated, near the Cherry Valley turnpike, about one mile north of Canadera- ga lake, some sulphur springs, which are much frequented by in- valids; there are good accommoda- tions for visitors.
CANADICE, t. Ontario co. situ ated 18 miles south-west of the vil- lage of Canandaigua, and distant 216 miles from Albany; contained
CANAJOHARIE, t.Montgomery co. situated 10 miles west of the village of Fonda, and distant 55 miles from Albany; contained in 1840, 5,146 inhabitants. The sur- face is hilly, yet generally arable ; soil, strong, calcareous and sandy loam; it is drained by Bowman's and Otsquake creeks, which flows into the Mohawk river, and bounds it on the north. Ames, Canajoharie, Central Canajoharie and Frey's Bush are names of post offices.
CANAJOHARJE, V. and p. o. Canajoharie, Montgomery co. is situated on the south side of the Mohawk river ; it was incorporat- ed in, 1829, and now contains about 1300 inhabitants, 175 dwelling houses, 1 Presbyterian, 1 Dutch Reformed, 1 Lutheran and 1 Metho- dist church; an incorporated aca- demy, 4 taverns, 10 stores and groceries, 2 grist mills, 2 distille- ries, 1 brewery, 1 furnace, 2 saw mills, 1 plaster mill and an exten- sive stone quarry, where are quar- ried a fine quality of building stone, which are also used in the construction of locks on the en- larged Erie Canal, which passes through the centre of the village; here also is the proposed termina- tion of the Cattskill and Canajo- harie Railroad, which is in part finished and in operation; a stage now leaves here for Catskill, a dis- tance of 78 miles.
CANAL, p. o. Van Buren, Onon- daga co. See Canton Village.
CANALS. See Black River, Cayuga and Seneca, Champlain,
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Chemung, Chenango, Crooked. Lake, Croton Aqueduct, Delaware and Hudson, Delaware and Rari- ton, Erie, Genesee Valley, Morris, Oswego, and Welland canals.
CANANDAIGUA, t. Ontario co. contains the county buildings, si- tuated in the village of the same name, and is distant from Albany 195 miles. The surface is diversi- fied with beautiful plains and gen- tly rising hills; soil fertile, and generally under a high state of cultivation, producing large crops of grain and other produce in abundance. It is watered by Can- andaigua lake, and several streams which flow into it from the west. Canandaigua, Centerfield and Cheshire are the names of post offices.
CANANDAIGUA, V. and p. o. Canandaigua, Ontario co. is de- lightfully situated at the foot of Canandaigua lake, 222 miles west
CANANDAIGUA LAKE, is a most beautiful sheet of water, 14 miles long, and from 1 to 1} miles wide, lying mostly in the county of Ontario, and a small part in Yates county ; it is surrounded by highly cultivated lands, justly ce- lebrated for their fertility, diver- sified by charming scenery. Its waters, which are deep and clear, abound with fish of different kinds, and are elevated 670 feet above the Atlantic ocean. Canandaigua Outlet flows north-east into Flint creek, thence into Clyde and Se- neca river; all of which are im- portant mill streams.
CANASERAGA CREEK, rises in Allegany co. and flows north through a part of Livingston coun- ty into the Genesee river. This is an important mill stream, on which is situated several thriving villages and manufacturing establishments.
CANASEWACTA CREEK, rises of Albany by railroad. It was in- in the town of Otselic, Chenango corporated in 1815, and now co. and empties into the Chenango river, at the village of Norwich. contains about 2,700 inhabitants, 350 dwelling houses, a court house, This is a tolerable good mill jail, surrogate's office, county : stream, and is noted as abounding clerk's office and town house; 1 in fine trout. Presbyterian, 1 Episcopal, 1 Bap-
CANASTOTA, V. and p. o. Le- tist, 1 Methodist, and 1 African nox, Madison co. is situated on the church, 2 banking houses, and a Erie canal, near the line of the Syracuse and Utica railroad; it
savings bank; an incorporated academy in a flourishing condition, was incorporated in 1835, and a female seminary, and 2 select now contains about 800 inhabi- schools, 7 hotels and taverns, 25 tants, 120 dwelling houses, 3 dry goods, grocery and other churches, 4 taverns, 8 stores, and stores, 2 printing offices, 1 steam several forwarding houses, besides flouring mill, and 1 saw mill. No many kinds of mechanic work- place in the state probably exceeds shops. This is a thriving and this village as a desirable place of active place of business. residence; being surrounded by CANDOR, t. Tioga co. situated 8 miles north of the village of Owego, and distant 177 miles from Albany; contained in 1840, 3,370 inhabitants. The surface is hilly ; soil, generally loam of good qua- lity; drained by Cattotong and West Owego creeks. Candor, West Candor and Willseyville, are the names of post offices. one of the richest agricultural dis- tricts in the state, abounding in almost every luxury for which Western New- York is so justly ce- lebrated. On the south, at a short distance, lies Canandaigua lake, which with its cultivated shores, is in full view of this abode of taste and opulence.
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CANDOR, v. and p. o. Candor, Tioga co. contains about 300 in- habitants, 45 dwelling houses, 1 Presbyterian, 1 Episcopal and 1 Methodist church, 2 taverns, 3 stores, 2 grist mills, 3 large saw mills, and 1 clothier's works.
CANEADEA, t. Allegany co. situated 10 miles north-west of the village of Angelica, and distant 267 miles from Albany; contained in 1840, 1,633 inhabitants. The surface is hilly in the east and west, declining towards the Genesee ri- ver, which flows nearly through the centre, receiving several small streams ; soil, clay and sandy loam. Caneadca, is the name of a post office, where is situated on the valley of the Genesee river, a settlement containing 1 tavern, 1 store, 1 saw mill, 1 fulling mill, and 12 or 15 dwellings.
CANEADEA CREEK, rises in Chautauque co. and flows east into the Genesee river. This stream has a number of tributaries, most of which are good mill streams.
CANFIELD'S CORNERS, P. O. Nichols, Tioga co.
CANISTEO, t. Steuben co. situa- ted 14 miles south-west of the vil- lage of Bath, and distant 241 miles from Albany; contained in 1840, 941 inhabitants. The surface is much broken; soil, clay and calca- reous loam, well adapted to grass & grain ; the hills are well timbered with a large growth of pine. It is well watered by the Canisteo river and some of its tributaries. In the valley of the Canisteo, are rich al- luvial flats. Canisteo and East Canisteo are names of post offices.
CANISTEO RIVER, rises in Al- legany county, and flows eastward into Steuben county, where it empties into the Tioga river, 5 miles above the village of Painted Post. This is a good and durable mill stream ; its length is 50 miles ; for about 40 miles it is boatable.
CANNING VILLE, v. Marshall,
Oneida co. contains about 175 in- habitants, 25 dwelling houses, 1 tavern, 2 stores, 1 forge for making bar iron, 1 blast furnace and 1 saw mill.
CANNONSVILLE, p. o. Tomp- kins, Delaware co .; here are lo- cated 1 tavern, 1 store, 1 grist mill, 1 saw mill and 15 dwelling houses.
CANOGA, V. and p. o. Fayette, Seneca co. is situated about 1 mile west of Cayuga Lake, near which rises the somewhat celebrated Canoga Springs, affording water power sufficient for milling pur- poses. The village contains a- bout 300 inhabitants, 40 dwelling houses, 2 churches, 2 taverns, 3 stores, 1 flouring mill, 1 saw mill and 1 clothier's works.
CANTATOE, p. o. Bedford, Westchester co.
CANTERBURY, V. and p. o. Cornwall, Orange co. is situated 1 mile west of Cornwall Landing ; it contains about 500 inhabitants, 80 dwelling houses, 1 Presbyterian and 1 Methodist church, 1 Ortho- dox and 1 Hicksite meeting house, 2 taverns, 3 stores, 1 woollen fac- tory and 2 tanneries.
CANTON, t. St. Lawrence co. contains the county buildings, si- tuated in the village of the same name, distant 206 miles from Al- bany. The surface is level or gently undulating; soil, clay loam, strong and durable. White marble, susceptible of a fine polish, is qua- ried in this town; a large bed of sulphate of iron, lies near the High Falls, on Grass river, where cop- peras and alum are extensively manufactured; lead ore is also said to exist in this vicinity, which is rich in minerals. It is watered by Grass river and the Oswegatchie, which enters it on the north-west angle ; here a natural canal, ex- tending a distance of 5 miles, unites the above streams. Canton, Mor- ley and South Canton are names of post offices.
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CANTON-CARMEL.
CANTON, V. and p. o. Canton, St. Lawrence co. is situated on Grass river, 206 miles north-west of the city of Albany; it contains about 800 inhabitants, 125 dwel- ling houses, a court house, jail and clerk's office, constructed of white free stone; 1 Presbyterian, 1 Me- thodist, and 1 church called the Union church; an incorporated academy in a flourishing condition, 3 public houses, 6 stores, 1 grist mill, 2 saw mills, 1 oil mill, 1 clo- thier's works, 1 pocket furnace, 1 tannery, and a marble yard and mill for sawing marble. Here is a fine bridge across Grass river, with stone piers and a wooden su- perstructure.
CANTON, V. Van Buren, Onon- daga co. is situated on the Erie canal; it contains 2 taverns, 3 stores,about 20 dwellings, and the Canal post office.
CAPE VINCENT, formerly cal- led Gravelly Point, is a broad sandy or gravelly cape, lying in the town of Lyme, Jefferson coun- ty, between the St. Lawrence river and Chaumont bay ; it terminates in a broad rounded point at the foot of Lake Ontario, opposite which are Fox and Grenadier Is- lands.
CAPE VINCENT, V. and p. o. Lyme, Jefferson co. is situated on the south-east side of the St. Law- rence river; it contains about 500 inhabitants, 80 dwelling houses, 1 Presbyterian and 1 Episcopal church, 4 taverns, 5 stores, 2 ware houses; 1 steam flouring mill, and 1 saw mill; 1 furnace and axe fac- tory; 1 tannery, 1 ashery, and 1 ship yard. This is a port of entry and a convenient steamboat land- ing. A ferry boat and stage con- nects this place with Kingston, Canada.
CARDIFF, V. and p. o. La Fayette, Onondaga co. contains about 150 inhabitants, 25 dwelling houses, 2 taverns, 2 stores, 1
| flouring mill, 1 tannery and 1 dis- tillery.
CARLETON ISLAND, lying in the St. Lawrence river, is attached to the town of Lyme, Jefferson co. This is an important island, as it commands both channels of the river, at this point, which is here about 2 miles wide; being situated equi-distant between Grand Island and the American shore. It com- prises 1,240 acres of excellent land, and contains the site of an old fort erected by the British in 1777, which was then an important military position, as it is now in case of need. It was also the scene of some military operations during the last war with Great Britain ; having then, for the first time, been taken forcible possession of by the Americans.
CARLISLE, t. Schoharie co. si- tuated 8 miles north-west of the village of Schoharie, and distant 36 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 1,850 inhabitants. The surface is uneven and hilly ; soil, sandy loam, underlaid with lime- stone. In this vicinity are nume- rous caverns ; sulphate of barytes and aragonite are found here in large quantities. Carlisle is the name of a post office, where is si- tuated on the Cherry Valley turn- pike, 1 Presbyterian church, 2 taverns, 2 stores, and 20 dwellings.
CARLTON, t. Orleans co. situa- ted 8 miles north of the village of Albion, and distant 259 miles from Albany; contained in 1840, 2,275 inhabitants. The surface is level ; soil, sandy and gravelly loam; it is drained northerly by Oak Or- chard creek, flowing into Lake Ontario, which bounds it on the north. Carlton, East Carlton and West Carlton are names of post offices.
CARMEL, t. Putnam co. con- tains the county buildings, situated in the village of the same. name, and distant from Albany 106 miles.
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CARMEL -- CASSADAGA CREEK.
The surface is hilly ; soil, clay and | demy; 2 taverns, 10 stores of dif- sandy loam, and very productive. In this town and vicinity are seve- ral beautiful small lakes, from which flow the head waters of the Croton river in a southern direction, abounding with fish of different kinds. Carmel and Red Mills are names of post offices.
CARMEL, v. and p. o. Carmel, Putnam co. is handsomely situated on the east side of a small lake, 106 miles south of the city of Al- bany; it contains a court house and jail, 1 Baptist and 1 Methodist church ; an academy, 2 public houses, 3 stores, 40 dwellings, and about 250 inhabitants.
CAROLINE, t. Tompkins co. situated 12 miles south-east of the village of Ithaca, and distant 156 miles from Albany; contained in 1840, 2,457 inhabitants. The surface is hilly; soil, gravelly and calca- reous loam; drained by West Owe- go and Six Mile creeks, the former emptying into the Susquehannah river, and the latter into Cayuga lake, thence into Lake Ontario. Caroline, Caroline Centre, Mott's Corners, Slaterville and Speeds- ville are names of post offices.
CARROLL, t. Chautauque co. situated 25 miles south-east of the village of Mayville, and distant 336 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 1,649 inhabitants. The surface is hilly; soil, sand and sandy loam ; deeply indented by the Connewango and Stillwater creeks, the former of which flows in a southern direction nearly thro' the centre of the town. Carroll and Frewsburgh are post offices.
CARTHAGE. See Rochester.
CARTHAGE, V. and p. o. Wil- na, Jefferson co. is situated on the east side of the Black river, where are two free bridges; it was in- corporated in 1841, and now con- tains about 600 inhabitants, 100 dwelling houses; 1 Methodist, and 1 Roman Catholic church ; an aca-
ferent kinds; 1 blast furnace, 2 forges, 1 rolling mill, 1 nail facto- ry, 1 axe factory, 1 flouring mill, & 2 saw mills. At this place com- mences the " Long Falls," afford- ing hydraulic power to a very great extent ; above which, the river is navigable 40 miles, to the " High Falls." On the opposite side of the river, in addition to the above works, are located 1 blast furnace, 1 axe factory and 1 oil mill.
CARTHAGE, or Low POINT LANDING, Fishkill, Dutchess co. is situated on the east side of the Hudson river ; it contains 1 church, 1 tavern, 1 store and store house, together with some 15 or 20 dwel- lings.
CARYVILLE, V. Elba, Genesee co. contains about 200 inhabitants, 35 dwelling houses, 2 churches, a college building, 1 tavern, 3 stores, and the Oakfield post office.
CASCADILLA CREEK, rises in the town of Dryden, Tompkins county, and flows west through Ithaca into the head of Cayuga lake.
CASEVILLE, p. o. Olive, Ulster co .; here are located 1 church, 1 tavern, 1 grist mill, 1 tannery, and a few scattered dwellings.
CASHAQUE CREEK, rises in Allegany county, and flows north through a part of Livingston county, where it falls into Ge- nesee river near Mount Morris.
CASHONG, p. o. Benton, Yates co.
CASHONG CREEK, rises in the town of Benton Yates coun- ty, and flows east into Seneca lake.
CASSADAGA, p. o. Pomfret, Chautauque co.
CASSADAGA CREEK, rises in Cassadaga lake, Chautauque county, and flows in a southern di- rection into Connewango creek ; this is a fine mill stream, receiving
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in its course several tributaries, most of which afford water power sufficient for mill sites.
CASSADAGA LAKE, is a small body of water, lying partly in the towns of Pomfret and Stockton, Chautauque co.
CASSVILLE, V. and p. o. Paris, Oneida co. is situated on Sauquoit creek. It contains about 250 inhabitants, 40 dwelling houses,
CATHARINES, t. Chemung co. situated 16 miles north of the vil- lage of Elmira, and distant 184 miles from Albany ; contained, in 2 churches, 1 tavern, 2 stores, 2 1840, 2,424 inhabitants. The sur- grist mills, 2 saw mills, 2 fulling mills and 1 distillery.
CASTILE, t. Wyoming co. situ- ated 10 miles south-east of the village of Warsaw, and distant 244 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 2,833 inhabitants. The sur- face is rolling ; soil, gravelly loam, adapted to grass and grain; Silver lake lies partly in the north of this town, and it is bounded on the east by the Genesee river. Castile and Silver Lake are names of post offices. At the former there is a settlement, consisting of 2 taverns, 3 stores, 1 grist mill, several saw mills and 25 dwellings.
CASTLETON, t. Richmond co. situated on the north end of Staten Island, 5 miles north-east of the village of Richmond, and distant 155 miles from Albany; contained in 1840, 4,275 inhabitants. The surface is hilly and broken, but mostly productive when well tilled. It is bounded on the north by " Kill Van Kull," a continuation of Sta- ten Island Sound. North Shore and Tompkinsville are names of post offices. Factoryville and New Brighton are names of vil- lages.
CASTLETON V. and p. o. Scho- dack, Rensselaer co. is situated on the east bank of the Hudson river, 8 miles south of the city of Alba- ny; it was incorporated in 1827, and now contains about 350 inhab- itants, 50 dwelling houses, 1 Methodist church, 2 taverns, 5 stores, 3 storehouses and 6 brick
[ yards. Here are owned 5 sloops, principally engaged in transport- ing produce and merchandise to and from the city of New- York.
CASTLE WILLIAMS. See Gover- nor's Island.
face is hilly; soil, clay, loam and gravelly; it is drained on the north by Catharine's creek, the inlet of Seneca lake, and on the east by Cayuta creek, which flows into the Susquehanna river. Catharines and Havana are names of post of- fices. At the former there are situ- ated 1 Episcopal and 1 Methodist church, 1 tavern, 2 stores, 1 tan- nery, 1 ashery and about 20 dwel- lings.
CATHARINE'S CREEK, the in- let of Seneca lake, rises in Che- mung county, and flows northerly into the lake at the village of Jef- ferson. The water power afforded by this stream is very great, there being a descent of 400 feet in a distance of 15 miles.
CATLIN, t. Chemung co. situat- ed 10 miles north of the village of Elmira, and distant 190 miles from Albany; contained, in 1840, 1,119 inhabitants. The surface is hilly; soil, gravelly loam; it is drained on the north by Catharine's creek, and on the south by some of the tributaries of the Chemung river. Martin's Hill and West Catlin are names of post offices.
CATO, t. Cayuga co. situated 13 miles north of the village of Au- burn, and distant 155 miles from Albany; contained, in 1840, 2,380 inhabitants. The surface is undu- lating; soil, sandy loam of good quality, but containing some swamps and small lakes; Cross lake receives Seneca river, which flows across the southern boundary
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of this town. Cuto and Cato Four Corners, are names of post offices. At the former is situated 1 church, 2 taverns, 2 stores and about 30 dwellings.
CATO FOUR CORNERS, P. O. Cato, Cayuga co .; here is situated 1 church, 1 tavern, 2 stores and about 25 dwellings.
CATON, t. Steuben co. situated 25 miles south-east of the village of Bath, and distant 216 miles from Albany; contained, in 1840, 797 inhabitants. The surface is hilly; soil, gravelly loam; it is watered by several small streams flowing into the Tioga or Chemung river. Wormley is the name of a post office.
CATSKILL, t. Greene co. con- tains the county buildings, situated in the village of the same name, and is distant 34 miles from Alba- ny; it contained in 1840, 5,339 in- habitants. The surface is hilly and mountainous on the west, but comparatively level as you ap- proach the Hudson river; soil, clay, sand and loam, underlaid with slate, limestone and gray- wacke; it is drained by the Cats- kill and some of its tributaries. Catskill, Irvingsville and Leeds are names of post offices.
CATSKILL, v. and p. o. Cats- kill, Greene co. is situated on both sides of the Catskill creek, near its junction with the Hudson river ; the principle street being about half a mile west of the steamboat landing. It was incorporated in 1806, and now contains about 2,800 inhabitants, 400 dwelling houses, a court house and jail, 2 banking houses, 1 Presbyterian, 1 Reform- ed Dutch, 1 Episcopal, 1 Baptist and 1 Methodist church; 12 hotels and taverns, 12 dry goods stores, 4 hardware do., 4 druggists, 2
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