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SENNETT, t. Cayuga co. situa- ted 4 miles north of the village of Auburn, and distant 154 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 2,060 inhabitants. The surface is rol- ling ; soil, clay and gravelly loam, most of it highly cultivated; drain- ed north by several small streams running into Seneca river.
SENNETT, V. and p. o. Sennett, Cayuga co. contains about 200 in- habitants, 30 dwelling houses, 1 Presbyterian and 1 Baptist church; 2 taverns and 2 stores.
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SETAUKET-SHARON SPRINGS.
SETAUKET, V. and p. o. Brook- haven, Suffolk co. is situated on a harbor of the same name on the north side of Long Island ; it con- tains about 800 inhabitants, 125 dwelling houses, 1 Presbyterian and 1 Episcopal church; together with several taverns, stores and mechanic work shops.
SEWARD, t. Schoharie co. si- tuated 15 miles west of the village of Schoharie, and distant 47 miles from Albany; contained in 1840, 2,088 inhabitants. The surface is high and undulating ; soil, mostly of a good quality ; drained east by Cobleskill. Gardnersville and Hyndsville are post offices.
SHAKER SETTLEMENT, Wa- tervliet, Albany co. The Settle- ment of Believers, commonly call- ed " Shakers," is situated in the north-west part of the town of Wa- tervliet, 8 miles north-west of the city of Albany, and 8} south-east of Schenectady, being about 2 miles south of the Schenectady and Troy turnpike. This settlement contains about 300 inhabitants, living in 4 distinct families, situated three- fourths of a mile apart, but forming one joint communion. It has 8 dwel- ling houses, 1 church, or house of public worship, 1 school-house, 3 buildings for the transaction of public business, and 20 shops or buildings for mechanical labor; with a variety of other buildings for the accommodation and pur- pose of agriculture and horticul- ture; 2 saw mills, and 1 grain mill, situated on a small stream called Scherlyn Kill, which flows north into the Mohawk, about 4} miles distant; also, 1 planing machine, and 1 carding machine and con- denser, and 3 hand looms, by which are manufactured the prin- cipal part of the society's clothing, &c. The principal articles raised and manufactured for sale, are garden seeds, medicinal herbs, brooms, brushes and mops, whip
lashes, palm leaf hats, bonnets and baskets.
SHAKER SETTLEMENT in Groveland, Livingston co. is situa- ted on the line of the Genesee Val- ley canal, where the Dansville branch diverges and runs south- east a distance of 11 miles to the village of Dansville. This settle- ment or village is located on the Cashaqua creek; it contains about 130 inhabitants, 1 church, 1 flour- ing mill, 1 saw mill, and several work shops, besides a number of dwelling houses.
SHAKER VILLAGE. See New- Lebanon.
SHANDAKEN, t. Ulster co. si- tuated 24 miles west of the village of Kingston, and distant 83 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 1,455 inhabitants. The surface is mountainous being mostly covered by the Catskill range ; the soil is mostly of indifferent quality ; drain- ed east by the Esopus creek and south by the Neversink river .- Shandaken, Pine Hill and the Corners, are names of post offices.
SHARON, t. Schoharie co. situa- ted 14 miles west of the village of Schoharie, and distant 40 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 2,520 inhabitants. The surface is high and undulating, resting upon limestone, which in many places makes its appearance on the sur- face ; in some places it is beauti- fully stratified and in others are ca- verns of great interest ; here also is a mineral spring which of late has attracted much attention. It is drained north by Bowman's creek. Sharon, Sharon Centre and Leesville, are names of post offices.
SHARON SPRINGS, Sharon, Schoharie co. is located on a high and commanding eminence, sur- rounded by caverns and romantic scenery of the greatest beauty, where has recently been erected a splendid and commodious hotel for
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the accommodation of visitors .- | Here are springs greatly resembling those of the White Sulphur Springs, of Virginia; which have been proved to be highly efficacious in rheumatic, cutaneous and dys- peptic complaints, and in some re- spects possess medicinal and healing properties unsurpassed and believed to be unequalleri by any in the United States. From a re- cent Analysis, made by Dr. Chil- ton, of New-York, the following results have been obtained from one gallon of this water :
Grains.
Sulphate of Magnesia,. 42.40
66 Lime, . 111.62
Chloride of Sodium,. 2.24
Magnesium, . 2.40
Hydrosulphuret of Sodium, Calcium, 2.28
Vegetable Extractive Matter,
Total grains. 160.94 Sulphuretted Hydrogen gas, 16 cubic inc.
SHAVERTOWN, p. o. Andes, Delaware co.
SHAWANGUNK, t. Ulster co. situated 24 miles south-west from the village of Kingston, and dis- tant 87 miles from Albany ; con- tained in 1840, 3,886 inhabitants. The surface is hilly and mountain- ous on the north-west, being cov- ered by the Shawangunk moun- tain ; on the east rolling and in some places level; soil, various, on the east mostly sandy loam and very productive ; drained north- east by the Shawangunk creek and Wallkill. Shawungunk, Bruyns- wick, New Hurley and Ulsterville, are names of post offices. At the former are located 2 taverns, 3 stores, 1 flouring mill, 1 woollen factory, 2 distilleries and about 20 dwelling houses.
SHAWANGUNK CREEK, OR RIVER, rises in Orange co. and flows north-east into Ulster coun- ty, where it empties into the Wall- kill.
SHAWANGUNK MOUNTAINS,
is a continuation of the Allegany ridge, extending from the Dela- ware river in Orange county, in a north-east direction, through the east part of Sullivan into Ulster county, where it terminates in the town of New Paltz. This moun- tain is in part, on the eastern de- clivity cultivated, while on the west it is rocky and precipitous, and covered with a small growth of timber. Of its mineral produc- tions, but little is as yet known, other than a fine lead mine, which has been worked to a considerable extent.
SHAWNEE, p o. Wheatfield, Niagara co.
SHELBY, t. orlean co. situated 10 miles south-west of the village of Albion, and distant 260 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 2,643 inhabitants. The surface is mostly level ; soil, calcareous loam ; drained south by Oak Or- chard creek. Shelby, Shelby Ba- sin and Millville, are names of post offices. At the former is a settlement containing 1 church, 1 tavern, 2 stores, 1 grist mill, 1 saw mill and a few dwelling houses. Shelby Basin is situated on the line of the Erie canal.
SHELDON, t. Wyoming co. situated 13 miles west of the vil- lage of Warsaw, and distant 262 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 2,353 inhabitants. The sur- face is hilly ; soil, moist clay loam, well adapted to grass ;- drained north by Tonawanda creek and west by Seneca creek. Shel- don, North Sheldon, Strykersville and Varysburgh are post offices.
SHELDON, V. and p. o. Sheldon, Wyoming co. contains about 150 inhabitants, 25 dwelling houses, 1 Presbyterian and 1 Episcopal church, 1 tavern, 2 stores, 2 ashe- ries and 1 tannery.
SHELTER ISLAND, t. Suffolk co. situated 20 miles east of the village of Riverhead, and distant
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SHENANDOAH-SIDNEY.
245 miles from Albany; contained | face is uneven ; soil, clay and gra- in 1840, 379 inhabitants. This velly loam ; drained south-west by French creek. Sherman and Sher- man Centre, are names of post of- fices. town comprises the whole of Shel- ter Island, lying between Great Peconic bay and Gardiner's bay ; it is 6 miles long by 4 miles broad. SHERWOOD'S CORNERS, P. O. Scipio, Cayuga co. By the Indians it was called Man- hansack-aha-qushu-warnock, sig- SHINGLE CREEK, p. o. Fow- ler, St. Lawrence co. nifying " an island sheltered by other islands." Its surface is une- SHORT TRACT, p. o. Granger, Allegany co. ven, and most of its soil light and sandy ; some portions, however, are level and fertile.
SHENANDOAH, p. o. Fishkill, Dutchess co.
SHERBURNE, t. Chenango co. situated 12 miles north of the vil- lage of Norwich, and distant 92 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 2,791 inhabitants. The sur- face is hilly ; soil, argillaceous and sandy loam ; drained south by the Chenango river, parallel to which runs the Chenango canal.
SHERBURNE, V. and p. o. Sher- burne, Chenango co. is situated on the east side of the Chenango river, on the line of the canal; it was in- corporated in 1830, and now con- tains about 600 inhabitants, 100 dwelling houses, 1 Presbyterian, 1 Episcopal, 1 Baptist and 1 Metho- dist church, an incorporated acade- my, 3 taverns, 13 stores of differ- ent kinds, 3 forwarding houses, 1 pottery and 1 furnace.
SHERIDAN, t. Chautauque co. situated 20 miles north-east of the village of Mayville, and distant 307 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 1,883 inhabitants. The sur- face is hilly ; soil, mostly clay loam, with some sand ; drained by Scott's, Walnut, and other creeks, flowing into Lake Erie, which bounds it on the north-west. She- ridan, East Sheridan and Orring- ton, are names of post offices.
SHERMAN, t. Chautauque co. situated 10 miles south-west of the village of Mayville, and distant 340 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 1,099 inhabitants. The sur-
SHINNECOCK BAY, lying in the town of Southampton, Suffolk co. is a charming body of water ; it is about 10 miles long and from 3 to 4 miles wide, separated from the ocean by a narrow sand beach, which has doubtless been entirely formed by the waves of the sea .- This beautiful expanse of water, has long been justly celebrated for the excellence and variety of its marine productions. The clams found here, are of a superior quali- ty, and so abundant as to afford al- most constant employment to a great number of persons, who pro- pably take more than ten thousand dollars worth annually.
SHRUB OAK, p. o. Yorktown, Westchester co.
SHULTZVILLE, p. o. Clinton, Dutchess co.
SHUSHAN, V. and p. o. Salem. Washington co. is situated on the Battenkill; it contains about 150 inhabitants, 25 dwelling houses, 1 Baptist church, a public building called Shushan Hall; 1 store, 1 woollen factory, 1 grist mill and 2 saw mills.
SIDNEY, t. Delaware co. situa- ted 18 miles west of the village of Delhi, and distant 100 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 1,732 inhabitants. The surface is some- what hilly, declining west towards the Susquehanna river ; soil, well adapted to grazing ; drained by Oleout and some other small creeks flowing into the Susquehanna .- Sidney, Sidney Centre, Sidney Plains and New Roads, are names
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of post offices. At the former there is a small settlement.
SIDNEY PLAINS, V. and p. o. Sidney, Delaware co. is situated on the east side of the Susquehanna river ; it contains about 100 inha- bitants, 20 dwelling houses, 1 Pres- byterian and 1 Baptist church, 1 tavern and 2 stores.
SILOAM, p. o. Smithfield, Madi- son co. ; here are situated 1 church, 1 tavern, 1 store, 1 grist mill and about 30 dwelling houses.
SILVER CREEK, p. o. Hano- ver, Chautauque co.
SILVER CREEK, rises in Hano- ver, Chautauque co. and flows north- west into Lake Erie.
SILVER LAKE, p. o. Castile, Wyoming co.
SILVER LAKE, lying in Wyo- ming co. is a beautiful sheet of wa- ter ; it is about 3 miles in length and three-fourths of a mile wide, abounding in bass, pickerel, mus- calonge, and other fish peculiar to Lake Erie, from whence they were originally brought by the inhabi- tants residing in this vicinity.
SINCLAIRVILLE, v. Charlotte, Chautauque co. contains about 400 inhabitants, 80 dwellings, 1 church, 2 taverns, 3 stores, 2 grist mills, 2 saw mills, 1 machine shop and 2 clothier's works.
SING SING, V. and p. o. Mount Pleasant, Westchester co. is de- lightfully situated on the east bank of the Hudson river. There are here four landings, from which steamboats and vessels ply daily to and from the city of New-York, a distance of 33 miles ; the main part of the village is situated on high and uneven ground, rising to an eminence of 180 feet above tide water ; from this point the view is extensive and varied, overlooking Tappan and Haverstraw bays, the Hudson and Croton rivers and the surrounding country, including a distant view of the Palisades and the Highlands. Sing Sing was in-
corporated in 1813, and now con- tains about 2,500 inhabitants, 250 dwelling houses, 1 Presbyterian, 1 Episcopal, 1 Baptist and 1 Metho- dist church ; 6 hotels and taverns, 18 stores and groceries, 1 ship yard, 1 iron foundery, 1 grist mill, and Brandreth's pill factory. Here is situated near the river, the Mount Pleasant academy, an in- corporated institution for boys ; the edifice is constructed of marble, and is three stories in height above the basement ; the Mount Pleasant Female Seminary is also an incor- porated institution for young la- dies, beautifully located, possess- ing every desirable advantage for a female boarding and day school. The Croton aqueduct bridge at this place, is an object of much attrac- tion ; it crosses over the Sing Sing Kill which passes through the vil- lage, by means of a handsome arch, constructed of solid masonry in the most durable manner ; the space between the abutments is 88 feet, and the rise from the bottom of the creek, is about 100 feet .- This village derives its name from the Indian words "Ossin-Sing," meaning in their language, the place of stone ; it is now celebra- ted for its marble quarries, which are worked to a great extent by the state prison convicts, who have here erected 2 large prisons, a keeper's house and several ranges of work shops, from materials found on the state farm ; where is also located a silver mine, which was worked to some extent previ- ous to the revolution, and a copper mine which has been more recently worked. The marble found in this vicinity, is of a good quality and almost inexhaustible ; large quantities are annually quarried and sent to the city of New-York and other places.
The Mount Pleasant State Pri- son, situated about half a mile south of the village of Sing Sing,
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SIX MILE CREEK-SLOATSBURGH.
and thirty-three miles north of the city of New-York ; contained in 1840, 827 male and female con- victs, of whom 60 were females .- The prison grounds consist of 130 acres of land, lying between the villages of Sing Sing and Sparta ; being bounded on the east by the Highland turnpike, and on the west by the Hudson river, which here affords a depth of twelve feet of water at the landing. The main prison building is four hundred and eighty-four feet in length, running north and south, and forty-four feet in width, fronting westerly on the Hudson, being 5 stories in height and containing 1,000 cells; in front and rear are located work shops of different kinds, which to- gether with the keeper's house are all built of rough dressed marble. Attached to the prison building on the south, is a chapel, hospital, kitchen, storehouses, &c. A new prison for female convicts stands on elevated ground, and is built of marble in the Ionic order. It con- tains well furnished apartments in front for the matrons, and the inte- rior finish for the reception of fe- male convicts, is neat and well ar- ranged.
SIX MILE CREEK, p. o. Gran- by, Oswego co.
SIX MILE CREEK, rises in Tompkins county, and flows north- west, emptying into the head of Cayuga lake at the village of Ithaca.
SKANEATELES, t. Onondaga co. situated 16 miles south-west of the village of Syracuse, and distant 146 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 3,981 inhabitants. The surface is undulating; soil, mostly of an excellent quality, and highly cultivated; the northern and broad- est part of Skaneateles lake is in this town, which sends forth a copious outlet north into Seneca river. Skaneateles, Mandana, Mottsville and Rhoades are post offices.
SKANEATELES, V. and p. o. Skaneateles, Onondaga co. is de- lightfully situated at the foot of Skaneateles lake ; it was incorpo- rated in 1833, and now contains about 1,400 inhabitants, 200 dwel- ling houses, 1 Presbyterian, 1 Episcopal, 1 Baptist and 1 Metho- dist church ; 2 public houses, 2 printing offices, 15 stores of differ- ent kinds ; 1 woollen factory, 1 flouring mill, 1 saw mill, 1 ma- chine shop, 1 tannery, 1 iron foun- dery, and 2 extensive carriage manufactories, besides many other kinds of mechanic work shops. A branch railroad extends from this place a distance of 5 miles north, uniting with the Auburn and Syracuse railroad.
SKANEATELES LAKE, lies partly between the counties of Cayuga and Onondaga; it is 15 miles long, and from half a mile to one mile wide. This is a beauti- ful and romantic sheet of water; on the north it is surrounded by highly cultivated farms and coun- try residences, while on the south the banks are more rugged and the scenery very picturesque and ro- mantic. It is also highly celebra- ted for its fine trout, which are taken in great abundance, weigh- ing from 5 to 10 pounds.
SLATE HILL, p. o. Minisink, Orange co.
SLATERSVILLE, V. and p. o. Caroline, Tompkins co. situated on Six Mile Creek; contains about 300 inhabitants, 50 dwelling hou- ses, 1 Methodist church, 1 tavern, 2 stores, 1 flouring mill, 2 saw mills, 1 carding and fulling mill and 2 tan- neries.
SLOANSVILLE, v. and p. o. Schoharie, Schoharie co. is situa- ted on the Cherry Valley turnpike, and on Vly creek; it contains about 300 inhabitants, 50 dwelling houses ; 1 Baptist church ; 3 ta- verns, 4 stores, 1 grist mill and se . veral saw mills.
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SLOATSBURGH, V. Ramapo, Rockland co. This is a manufac- turing settlement, handsomely si- tuated on the Ramapo river; it contains 1 church, 1 store, 1 cot- ton factory, 1 machine shop, 1 grist mill, 1 saw mill and about 20 dwelling houses.
SMITHBORO', V. and p. o. Tioga, Tioga co. is situated on the north side of the Susquehanna river; it contains about 200 inha- bitants, 30 dwelling houses, 1 Me- thodist church, 3 taverns, 3 stores and 1 saw mill.
SMITHFIELD, t. Madison co. situated 5 miles north of the village of Morrisville, and distant 106 miles from Albany; contained in 1840, 1,699 inhabitants. The sur- face is hilly; soil, highly fertile, underlaid with slate and lime ; drained north by Canaseraga and Cowasalon creeks. Peterboro' and Siloam are names of post offices.
SMITH'S MILLS, p. o. Hano- ver, Chautauque co.
SMITHTON, p. o. Broome, Schoharie co.
SMITHTOWN, t. Suffolk co. si- tuated 28 miles west of the village of Riverhead, and distant 197 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 1,932 inhabitants. The surface is mostly level ; soil, sandy loam ; drained by Nesaquake river, flow- ing into Long Island Sound, which bounds it on the north. Smithtown and Comac are names of post offi- ces. At the former there is a small settlement.
SMITHTOWN BAY, is a large indentation of Long Island Sound ; it lies on the north side of Long Island, in the town of the same name, and is a good anchoring ground during easterly storms. It abounds with most kinds of fish, and is a great resort of wild water fowl.
SMITHVILLE, t. Chenango co. situated 15 miles south-west of the village of Norwich, and distant 131.
miles from Albany; contained in 1840, 1,762 inhabitants. The sur- face is undulating; soil, sandy loam ; drained south by Genegans- lette creek and some other small streams running into the Chenango river.
SMITHVILLE, v. and p. o. Adams, Jefferson county, contains about 200 inhabitants, 30 dwelling houses; 1 Presbyterian church ; I tavern, 2 stores, 1 carriage ma- nufactory, an ashery and a distil- lery.
SMITHVILLE FLATS, V. and p. o. Smithville, Chenango co. is situated on Geneganslette creek ; it contains about 400 inhabitants, 60 dwelling houses; 1 Baptist church ; 2 taverns, 5 stores, 1 grist mill, 1 saw mill, 1 scythe and axe factory ; 1 rake and pail factory; 1 clothier's works, and 1 tan- nery.
SMOKY HOLLOW, p. o. Clave- rack, Columbia county. Here are located 1 woollen factory, 1 grist mill, and 1 machine shop ; 2 pub- lic houses, and about 20 dwelling houses.
SMYRNA, t. Chenango co. si- tuated 12 miles north of the village of Norwich, and distant 96 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 2,246 inhabitants. The surface is hilly; soil, mostly good, with fer- tile valleys; drained south-east by several tributaries of Chenango river. .
SMYRNA, V. and p. o. Smyrna, Chenango co. is situated on the great western turnpike ; it was in- corporated in 1829, and now con- tains about 400 inhabitants, 50 dwelling houses, 1 Presbyterian, and 1 Baptist church ; 2 taverns, 4 stores, 1 flouring mill, 1 satinet factory, 1 cloth dressing and card- ing machine, and 1 tannery.
SNAKE ISLAND. See Rattle- snake Island.
SOCIALITY, p. o. Dayton, Cat- taraugus co.
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SODUS-SOUTHAMPTON.
Sonus, t. Wayne co. situated 12 miles north of the village of Lyons, and distant 176 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 4,472 inhabitants. The surface is mostly level, declining north toward Lake Ontario; soil, well adapted to grain and grass; drained by Salmon creek and several small streams running into Sodus bay and Lake Ontario, which lie on the north. Sodus, Sodus Centre, Sodus Point, South Sodus, Alton and Salmon Creek are names of post offices.
SODUS, v. and p. o. Sodus, Wayne co. is situated on the Ridge road, 5 miles south of Lake Ontario; it contains about 350 inhabitants, 50 dwelling houses, 1 Presbyterian, 1 Episcopal and 1 Methodist church; 2 taverns, 6 stores, 1 steam saw mill, 1 tannery and 1 ashery.
SODUS BAY, is an irregular body of water, lying in the towns of Sodus and Huron, Wayne co. communicating with Lake Ontario on the north. It may be called 5 miles long, and from 1 to 3 miles wide. It is navigable, and at its mouth have been erected extensive piers and light-houses. It is some times called Greal Sodus Bay.
SODUS POINT, V. and p. o. So- dus, Wayne co. is situated at the entrance of Great Sodus bay, into Lake Ontario. Here are situated two piers and two light-houses, constructed by the United States government at a large expense, af- fording a safe and commodious harbor. This is a port of entry, and contains 2 taverns, 1 store, 1 steam saw mill and 25 dwelling houses.
SOLON, t. Cortland co. situated 12 miles east of the village of Cortland, and distant 140 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 2,311 inhabitants. The surface is undulating ; soil, gravel, clay and sandy loam, of good quality and well adapted for grazing ; drained
south by the Otselic river and some of its tributaries. . Solon and East Solon are names of post offices.
SOMERS, t. Westchester co. si- tuated 20 miles north of the village of White Plains, and distant 120 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 2,082 inhabitants. The sur- face is uneven in part, with some extensive plains ; soil, various, but mostly well adapted to grass and grain ; drained south by the Croton river and some of its tributa- ries. Somers, West Somers and Owenville are names of post offi- ces.
SOMERS, V. and p. o. Somers, Westchester co. is situated on the Croton turnpike; it contains 2 churches, 2 taverns, 2 stores and 35 or 40 dwelling houses.
SOMERSET, t. Niagara co. si- tuated 14 miles north-east of the village of Lockport, and distant 280 miles from Albany ; contained in 1840, 1,742 inhabitants. The surface is level; soil, sandy and clay loam ; drained by several small streams flowing into Lake Ontario, which bounds it on the north. Somerset and County Line are names of post offices.
SOMERVILLE, V. and p. o. Rossie, St. Lawrence co. contains about 175 inhabitants, 30 dwelling houses, 2 taverns and 2 stores.
SOUTH AMENIA, p. o. Ame- nia, Dutchess co.
SOUTHAMPTON, t. Suffolk co. centrally distant 10 miles south-east of Riverhead, and 247 from Al- bany ; contained in 1840, 6,205 in- habitants. The surface is mostly level; soil, light sand and sandy loam, and when well manured produces abundant crops of grass and grain. This is a large town, being bounded on the north by Great and Little Peconic bays, and on the south by the Atlantic ocean ; there are numerous inden- tations and headlands, abounding
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with fish, and game of different kinds. Southampton, Bridgehamp- ton, Flanders, Good Ground, Quogue, Sag Harbor and Speonk are names of post offices.
SOUTHAMPTON, V. and p. o. Southampton, Suffolk co. is situa- ted on the post road running on the south side of Long Island ; it con- tains about 400 inhabitants, 50 dwelling houses, 1 Presbyterian church, 3 wind-mills, besides se- veral taverns, stores and mechanic work shops.
SOUTH ARGYLE, p. o. Argyle, Washington co.
SOUTH ATHOL, p. o. Athol, Warren co.
SOUTH AVON, P. o. Avon, Livingston co.
SOUTH BAINBRIDGE, V. and p. o. Bainbridge, Chenango coun- ty, is an agricultural settlement, situated on both sides of the Sus- quehanna river ; it contains 2 churches, 3 taverns, 2 stores, 1 grist mill, 1 saw mill, and about 40 dwelling houses.
SOUTH BARRE, p. o. Barre, Orleans co.
SOUTH BAY, lying in the coun- ty of Washington, between the towns of Dresden and Whitehall, communicates with Lake Cham- plain ; it is about 4 miles long and half a mile wide.
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