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Veterinary Surgeons.
Clark, C. F., Albany
.386
Swan, H. B., Albany
.336
Velpau's Female Pills.
Macomber & Brewer, Albany
463
Wagon Maker.
Bancroft, Thomas, West Troy ..
.436
Washing Machines.
Ford, F. E., Albany.
313
Watches, Jewelry Etc.
Buckley, Jerry, Albany
300
Jenkins, J. J., Albany
130
Stevenson, G. L., Albany
190
Water Power.
Cohoes Co
333
Water Wheels.
Wait, P. H., Sandy Hill.
470
Woolen Mills.
Waterbury, H., Rensselaerville.
314
Worsted Goods.
Pohle, M. Mrs., Albany.
264
or the best PIANOS, ORGANS, and other Musical Goods, go to Hidley's Music Store, 54-3 Broadway, Albany, N. Y.
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Mower and Self-Raking Reaper, the most Perfect Harvester In the World. Adrlance, Platt & Co., 165 Greenwich Ft., New York. See Card on Map.
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Cloaks, Shawls and Suits, 10 and 12 Broadway, Troy, N. Y., (SECOND STORY.)
CLOAKS on hand and made to order in the latest style and best manner. Materials for Outside Garments sold and cut and Atted. Waterproof's of the best quality of Goods, are made a SPECIALTY.
SUITS are made to order of materials to snit the taste of purchasers. Materials furnished with the Trimmings or Trimmings alone, if the Materials are furnished.
Special attention paid to BRIDAL OUTFITS.
SILA WLS in all styles and prices, from the best makers in this and foreign coun- tries. Styles too numerous to mention.
Having followed the manufacturing of LADIES' OUTSIDE GARMENTS for the last twenty years in Troy, I would cordially invite those wishing Goods in this line of trade, to call and see my stock of Goods before purchasing.
CALVIN S. SILL.
P. S .- L. H. SUITS would say to his friends and customers that he can be found at my Room. C. S. S.
MERCHANT TAILOR! AND MANUFACTURER OF FINE CLOTHING, No. 677 BROADWAY, ALBANY, N. Y.
Constantly on hand, a large and well selected stock of
Foreign and Domestic Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings, &c., &c., A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS.
for the Best PIANOS, ORGANS, and other MUSICAL GOODS, go to Ilidiey's Music Store, 543 Broadway, Albany, N. Y.
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POST OFFICES AND POST MASTERS.
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Post Offices and Post Masters in Albany County.
PONT OFFICE.
TOWN. POST MASTER
Adame Station.
Bethlehem.
. John R. Adams
Albany.
Albany ...
John F. Smyth
Hern ..
Bern
Chas. E. Deitz
Bethlehem Center.
.Bethlehem
.Joseph Lasher
C'allanan's Corners.
New Scotland
David W. Callanan
Erdar Hill.
Bethlehem.
John C. Haight
Clarksville
New Scotland Silas Wright
formans.
Coeymans
. Wm. B. Hull
Corymsos Hollow.
. Coeymans Edward Shear
Lenoes
.Cohoes .J. L. Miasteu
Cooksburgh.
Rensselaerville John A. Plank
Dormahøville
Westerlo Hiram Gibbons
Dann-ville.
Guilderland. John Johnson
Fant Born.
Bern A. J. Warner
Green I-land.
Watervliet. Lyman F. Granger
Guilderland ..
Guilderland. Henry Sloan
Kinderland Center.
. Guilderland .Wm. H. Livingston
Guilderland Station
. Guilderland . Geo. W. Machesney
Indian Fields
. Coeymans. .Joslin Nodine
Ireland Corners
Watervliet. E. H. Ireland
New Scotland
Kerter's Corners
. Coeymans.
. Peter Keefer
Knowersville
. Guilderland. Benjamin Crounse
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Knox.
I. W. Chesebro
Io.har Kill
Watervliet ..
.Peter Lansing
Medce1
Renseclaerville
.Wm. A. Thorn
New Scotland
Robert Taylor
Sew Mit'and.
New Scotland.
. Geo. A. Reid
Normal'. Kill
Bethlehem.
A. J. Slingerland
Rensselaerville Valentine Treadwell
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Post Offices and Post Masters in Schenectady County.
POST OFFICE.
TOWN.
POST MASTER.
Braman', Corners.
Duaneebarth
.James D. Cary
Duane-burgh.
Duanesburgh. . Truman Ch-e
Fast Glenville.
. Glenville Ebenezer We-tfait
Glenville.
Glenville. Abram T. Conde
Hoffman's Ferry
Glenville.
Alonzo Freuch
Manaville
. Duanesburgh
Hirami Hansett
Niskayuna
Niskayuna.
Mathew Winne
Quaker Street.
Dnanesburgh
Ebenezer Wright
Schenectady ..
Schenectady
Wm. II. Beal
Scotia ..
. Glenville
.J. W. Pangborn
Van Vechten.
Rotterdam.
.Seely Patterson
or the Best PIANOS, ORGANS, and other MUSICAL GOODS, go to Hidley's Muale Store, 543 Broadway, Albany, N. Y.
BUCKEYE
Adriance, Platt & Co., 165 Greenwich st., New York. See Card on Map.
Mower and Self-Keking Reaper, the most Perfect Harvester in the World.
Hrueer rrville.
. Rensselaerville.
John L. Rice
Bern.
.. John Lawson
Westerlo. Geo. W. Robbins
New Scotland .Wm. H. Conger
New Scotland. James A. Reid, Jr
Wat r$ !! ! Cruter
Watervliet James Pearse
Watervliet .... J. Mather
Wert Beru.
Bern ... .Peter H. Clow
Werter!o.
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Westerlo . Farley Fisher
West Township.
Knox. James D. White
West Tror
Watervliet Wm. Hollands
Wolf Hill.
New Scotland .John Haight
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Watervliet. Wm. S. Maxwell
Rensselaerville. Horace T. Devereaux
Bern. Nathaniel New bury
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ALBANY COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
ALBANY SAW WORKS.
PRUYN & LANSING,
MANUFACTURERS OF
Extra C. S. Circular Mill, Gang & Cross-Cut
Saws of every Description Made and Repaired. Sheet Steel, Grindstones, MANDRELS,
SAW GUMMERS, UPSETS, SWEDGES, HAY AND STRAW KNIVES, &0., 4 & 6 Pruyn Street, Office 4 Pruyn Street, ALBANY, N. Y.
THE FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE! Is a Double Thread, Lock Stitch, Shuttle Machine.
It makes Four Different Kinds of Stitches ; it sews to the Right or Left at option, by means of the Reversible Feed. It Gathers a Ruffle, and Sews it on at the same time. There is no trouble with the Tension, it adjusts and arranges itself. It is the
Best Family Sewing Machine
in the World !
And is giving everywhere it is shown, the best kind of satisfaction.
S. Y. DAVIE, Agent,
No. 53 South Pearl Street, ALBANY, N. Y. .
or the best PIANOS, ORGANS, and other Musical Goods, go to Hidley's Music Store, 543 Broad way, Albany, N. Y.
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ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS.
Stamp Duties .-- The last Congress passed an act, " That on and after the first day of October, ISTO, the stamp tax imposed in Schedule B, on promissory notes for a less ram than one hundred dollars, and on receipts for any sum of money, or for the pay- n.ent of any debt, and the Stamp tax imposed in Schedule C, on canned and preserved A.s. he. sod the same are hereby repealed. And no stamp shall be required upon the Valsh ? or assignment of a mortgage, where it or the instrument it secures has been ger daly stamped."
Postal Rates and Regulations .- The postal arrangements ordinarily regu-
& ; ! .. transmission of the mails between this country and France and Germany, have Do stear y been rendered inoperative by the Franco-Prussian War, now in progress. Un- l' ..... attun of hostilities between those countries, when it is presumed the usual KM( f.1 .alloLs will be resumed, the mail service to and from France and Germany U ... w Letrastty be irregular
GAZETTEER .- Albany County.
County .- THE COHOES WEEKLY CHRONICLE was started at Cohoes in 1870. THE ALBANY EVENING POST was started in 1865, by R. M. & E. Griffin. The pr Arct ; nt.istors are M. & E. Griffin.
THE SUNDAY MORNING PRESS was started in the Spring of 1870, by the Al- bany Hos hin; Co.
COLE'S ILLUSTRATED SCIENTIFIC COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER was started In !» ;; It is an advertising sheet, published monthly, by Mrs. S. S. Colt.
Bethlehem. - The Academy of the Sacred Heart is located at Kenwood. In 1859 the ladle. of the Sacred Heart purchased the country residence of Joel Rathbone, with the bagtiful and highly cultivated grounds, amounting to about 53 acres. The increase In the number of pupils soon made the erection of suitable buildings a necessity. The foundations of the present structure were laid in 1866. The main building, fronting the Hla Ison River, measures 33 feet ; ou the north side are three large wings. The Academy numbered, during the past year, 150 pupils. A free school has lately been opened in a separate baliding.
Coeymans .- The Indian name of Coeymans Creek was Oniskethau ; and the flats At Corymans Hollow were called Achquetuck. Andreas and Lendert Whitbeck were cariv settlers near the follow : and Daniel Traver and Balthus Keefer, near Keefer's Corner -. John and Thomas Whitheck settled beat Indian Fields. Among the other ex:'y Arttlere were the Verplanks, TenEycks, Vanderveers and David McCarty, wao sur- vered Cooymans Patent.
The first Reformed Protestant Dutch Church was built In 1797, one mile west of Coey- man+ Landing. The Church was organized March 5th, 1708 ; Rev. Jacob Sickles was the Aret pastor.
GAZETTEER -- Schenectady County.
Princetown .- Princeton is not a post office.
Rotterdam .- Van Vechten (p. o.) Is a hamlet and station on the Erie Canal, in the north part of the town.
or the best PIANOS, ORGANS, and other Musical Goods, go to Hidley's Music Store, 513 Broadway, Albany, N. Y.
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Mower and Self-Raking Reaper, the most Perfect Harvester in the World. Adrlance, Platt & Co., 165 Greenwich St., New York. See Card on Map.
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DIRECTORY, -- Albany County.
City of Albany .-* ADAMS, PUTNAM & REECE, (Alonzo P. Adams. Peter Put- nam Jr. and Win. Reece,) hats, caps and furs, 3 Beaver Block, South Pearl.
*CHAPIN & FOSTER, (Willard Chapin and John N. Foster,) Art Repository, 486 Broadway.
*COLEMAN, H. & R., (Henry and Richard,) furniture and undertaking warerooms, 601 Broadway.
Crego. R. & Son. ( Russel and O. M.) agents Singer Sewing Machines, 564 Broadway. *FELTHAM. GEO., general agent Howe Sewing Machine, 552 Broadway.
*LAWDER. LYDIA MRS., fancy goods dealer and dress maker, 86 Hamilton.
MYERS, WM. C., manager Howe Sewing Machine Co., 534 Broadway.
Shoemaker, A. JIcD., boots and shoes, 646 Broadway.
Strong. Thos. J., hosiery, tailors' and undertakers' trimmings, sleigh robes, blankets, Yankee notions &c., 511 and 513 Broadway.
Bethlehem .- Adams, John R., (Adams Station,) prop. Adams Hotel and post mas- ter.
Hardey, Madame, (Albany,) lady superior Academy of the Sacred Heart.
Coeymans .- VANDERHEYDEN, STAATS B., (South Bethlehem, Cedar Hill P O.,) F. A., farmer 107.
City of Cohoes .- ANDRAE, MICHAEL, meat market, 4 Sargent.
BRODT. JOHN, station agent, N. Y. C. R. R., Columbia.
BRUNDAGE, A. H .. physician and surgeon, 72 Remsen.
CROWLEY & DALEY, (John Crowley and John Duley,) meat market, 20 White. DALEY. JOHN. ( Crowley & Daley.)
FULLER & SAFELY, (H. D. Fuller and Robert Safely,) props. Cohoes Iron Foundry and Machine Shop. corner Courtland and Car.vass.
GREEN. JOHN P., music teacher and saloon, Olmstead, near Brockway's Factory. MORRELL, HENRY. grist mill, Courtland. between Canvass and Mohawk.
Morris. David, paper box manuf., Remsen, near Ontario.
NIVER, PETER D., lawyer and justice of tho peace, Remsen, corner Oneida. PIERCE, CHAS., saloon, Mohawk, opposite Miller House.
PLATZ & McAFFRY. meat market, Ontario, near Adams Mills.
RUSSELL, ANTHONY, grocer, Mohawk, corner Remsen.
SESSIONS. E. A., meat market, 9 White.
SMITH. E. P., marble dealer, Ontario, corner Rensselaer.
SPENCER. JJ. M., tobacconist, P. O. Building. Remsen.
STEENBERGH, ALBERT C., Cohoes, West Troy and Albany Express office, corner White and Remsen.
VAN BENTHUYSEN, CHAS. & SONS, (Chas. H. and Arthur L.,) paper manufs., office 407 Broadway, Albany.
WEED, BECKER & CO., (Wm. H. Weed and S. A. Becker,) manufs. axes and edge tools. foot of Oneida.
WEIDMAN. M., pulled wool, sheep and lamb pelts. Saratoga Street.
YOUNGLOVE, MOSES S., (Youngloce & Humphreys,) alderman.
Guilderland .- Johnson, John, (Dunnsville,) post master and (with George Y.,) farmer 05.
Livingston, Wm. H., (Guilderland Center.) (Livingston, Mann & Hilton,) post master. Machesney, Geo. W., (Guilderland Station,) post master.
Watervliet .-* CLCTE. GEO. M .. (West Troy,) dealer in stoves, tin and sheet iron ware, and mannfs. of bow and cabin lamps and lanterns. 47 Erie.
CLUTE. JOHN H. B., (Schenectady. Schenectady Co.,) Madison Avenue, farmer 140. Pearse, James. ( Watervliet Center,; post master.
Toohey, -, (West Troy,) ( Burns &: Toohey.)
Westerlo .- KNOWLES, PHILIP M., (South Westerlo,) lot 138, V. R. P., general merchant and post master.
DIRECTORY .- Schenectady County.
Glenville .- French, Alonzo, (Hoffman's Ferry,) station agent and post master.
Niskayuna .-* AQUEDUCT HOTEL, (Resford Flate, Saratoga County.) Eugene Bannin, prop.
*BANNIN, EUGENE, (Rexford Flats, Saratoga County,) prop. Aqueduct Hotel and . stone quarry. *BENEDICT, J. H. & SONS, (Rexford Flate, Saratoga Co.,) stone quarry and far- mer 50. DUNSBACHI & LAME. (Crescent, Saratoga County.) (Henry I Dunsbach, David T. Lamb and Marshall (. Caldwell.) dealers in blue building stone. '
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City of Schenectady .-- Alhambra Salcon, under Ellis' Clothing Store, 159 and 163 State, -- Sailivan. prop.
Campbeil, Jacob S., (succcasor to Vandebogert & Campbell,) dry goods, 169 State, cor- Der Wall.
*CASTLE, K. E. Mas., dress and cloak maker, over J. S. Campbell's store, 169 State, corner Wail.
Fryman, Loyal, barber, under Myers House.
Marlett, John J., fruits, vegetables, teas &c., also meat market, corner State and Center.
Union College. Faculty, Rev. Chas. Augustus Aiken, Ph. D., D. D. ; Taylor Lewis, LL. D .: Isaac W. Jackson, LL. D; John Foster. A. M. ; Jonathan Pearson, A. M. ; Benjamin Stanton, A. M .; Wa. Wells. A. M. ; Manrice Perkins, A. M. ; Rev. Ransom Bethune Welch, D. D. ; Henry Whitehorne. A. M .; Cady Stateley. A. M., C. E. : Lewis Henry Rockwell, A. M. ; Harrison Edwin Webster, A. B. : Samuel Burnett Howe. A. 3. ; Henry Clay Whiting, A. B ; Jonathan Pearson. A. M. ; Edgar Marshall Jenkins. Glauber. A. B., Mvery stable, rear of Givens' Hotel, onice wall. Schermerhorn, H., city baggage express, stand at the Depot.
Sullivan, -- , prop. Alhambra Saloon, under Ellis' Clothing Store, 159 and 163 State. Thompson, Samuel, barber, under Myers House.
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Trusses. - Professor Rainbow, 65S Broadway, New York, has invented a Truss, which bids fair to supersede all others in u-e. It operates entirely by muscular ac- tion, having no metallic spring or band. It contracts and relaxes instantly without any perceptible movement of the body. It has been proved effectual where the Metallic Spring and Hard Rubber Truss had failed, ai.d judging from the testimony of many Prin thsbie citizens of New York, who have tr .. d It. we infer that all other kinds will "wob I thrown aside. The Professor im- part- much valuable information to those wirrallon him, and he appears to under- Miand thoroughly the subject upon which tit !rents. We advise all who are wearing the uil style of Truss to send & stamped entro . with their address for a circular. il. - card appears on page 466.
I.Mlptic Lock Stitch Sewing Machine Is advertised on page 86. The S. M .: _ Ma hine has become an indispen- paler article of household furniture, and the ot.y y r-tion with the ladies is. " what :: why: " -"til I bay?" This machine ap- phar- to je, -- e-s sume advantages over oth- er- and de- 'rves an examination by those alwent topurchase. Simple in construction and not habe to get out of repair ; easy of matsLehreut and noiseless iu action, are some of the qualities which recommend it. Those interested will receive all needed in- formation by calling on S. V. Trull, General AAgent, No. 10 Mansion House Block. Broadway. Troy, N. Y. Mr. Truil is also agent for the celebrated Florence Revers- lu :. Feed Sewing Machines.
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The New Light. - That anything new in the line of Cooking Stoves should be invented. that is really worthy to tuxe
Craft, Wilson & Co., dealere in Clothing. corner of Broadway aud Maiden this place of the many that have hitherto | Lane. Albany. N. Y .. keep our % tte to.4.11 before the public. is indeed a wonder. Harerst and best stocks of Clothing to be We have not the space to give the full de- ifound in the City. Their goods are sub- wrr.ption of the many excellent qualities of stantially and fashionably made. of good Que Ser Light Cooking Store, but from an material. Those who propose to treat e.m.ination of its new features and from fir recommendations of those who have testedi', we are satisfied that it is destined to become a general favorite. It is manu- factured by Buswell, Durant & Co., Troy. N. Y., and isadvertised ou colored page 85. 1
Clapp & Wilder, Broadway, corner of Second Street, Troy. N. Y., keep a large and well selected stock of Gents' Furnish- ling Goods, a large part of which are of their own mannfacture. "The Eureka Shirt" is made by this firm, and is one of the best fitting shirts to be found in the market. All of their goods are made from good stock and wil give abundant satisfaction to all who purchase. They manufacture to order and warrant fits. Gentlemen will find it for their advantage to call before purchasing elsewhere. See card, page 103.
G. L. Stevenson, dealer in Watches, Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware &c., No. 6 Green Street, Albany, N. Y., advertises on colored page 490. Mr. S. is a native of this County and commenced business in Albany tive years ago with a capital of $75, and by integrity, industry and honorable dealing, has increased his business until it amounts to $35.000 annually. We take pleasure in calling the attention of the farmers and others of our patrons, to this establishment. where they will find any- thing desirable in this line and at prices to suit. If you want a good article and are not a judge of it yourself. call on Stevenson. He makes to order any kind of jewelry and repairs watches and jewelry in the best manner. His old friends in the country will be glad to hear of his prosperty, aud he will be equally glad to receive a call from them. His stock of Watches of American and Foreign manufacture is fine. embracing all styles of cases to suit purchasers. commend him to the patronage of the pub- lic generally.
theinselves or their boys to new clothes will find everything in this line to satisfy their desire, by calling ou Craft. Wilson & Co. Country dealers will find it for their advantage to examine their stock before purchasing. See advertisement, page 401.
or the Best PIANOS, ORGANS, and other MUSICAL GOODS, go to flidley's Music Store, 543 Broadway, Albany, N. Y.
BUCKEYE
Mowerand Self-Raking Reaper, the most Perfeet Harvester in the World.
Adriance, Platt & Co., 165 Greenwich Ft., New York. See Card on Map.
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ALBANY COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
R. E. CHURCHILL'S (Late Churchill & Denison,)
PHOTOGRAPHIC
520 Broadway, Albany, N. Y.
ESTABLISHMENT,
(BETWEEN MAIDEN LANE AND STEUBEN STREET.)
See Skylight on the front of the building. Photographs made from Life, all sizes and styles. First class work only made at this establishment. Specialty .- Old Daguerreo- types, Ambrotypes, Photographs, &c., copied. enlarged to any size required, and Paint- ed in Oil or Water Colors, or retouched in India Ink, by the best artists in the State .- We have photographed all the Governors, State Officers, Senators and Assemblymen, all the Members of the Constitutional Convention, most of the prominent Judges, Divines, Physicians, and most eminent public men of the State, for many years past ; have many thousands of their negatives and can furnish large or small duplicate Photo- graphs from them to order.
HOWE'S NEVER-FAILING AGUE CURE AND TONIC
Warranted to cure, permanently, Chills, Agne and Fever, and all Periodic Diseases, - It cures Sciatic Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Paralysis, and all Weaknesses, &c., being won- derfully adapted to CURING Disease, restoring health and strength.
This Preparation Is purely Vegetable, and entirely free from Quinine or Mineral Poison. N. B .- Persons using this Medicine can commence working immedi- ately, and without fear of the disease returning. WARRANTED. Dr. C. B. Howe, Sole Proprietor, Seneca Falls, N. Y.
HOWE'S CONCENTRATED SYRUP.
For the Blood, Liver, Skin, Digestive & Uterine Organs, and the System generally,
It Restores Health by Purifying the Blood, Correcting the Liver, Cleans- ing the Skin, Strengthening and Restoring the Digestive and Uterine Organs, Regulat- ing and Renovating the System. It cures scrofula or Kings Evil, Cancers, Tuinors, Goiter, all Swoilings of the Throat or Glauda, Salt Rheam, Scald Head, Camp Itch, Erysipelas, Carbuncles. Boils, Blotches. Pimples, Sores, Mercurial & Syphilitic diseases, Ulceration of the Mouth and Throat, Liver, Kidneys ; also Catarrh, Rheumatism, Piles, Gravel, Jaundice, Uterine and Female difficulties. "" Take no other, and you will not be disappointed.
C. B. HOWE, M. D., Prop'r, Seneca Falls, N. Y.
or the best PIANOS, ORGANS, and other Musical Goods, go to Hidley's Music Store. 5-13 Broadway, Albany, N. Y.
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THE STATES, THEIR SETTLEMENT, ETC.
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THE STATES,
THEIR SETTLEMENT, ADMITTANCE TO THE UNION, POPULATION, SUFFRAGE LAWS, ETC.
ALABAMA was settled near Mobile, in 1702, by the French; was formed into a Territory by act of Congress, approved March 3, 1817, from the eastern portion of the Territory of Mississippi; framed a Con- stitution August 2, 1819, and was admitted into the Union December 14 of the same year. Area 50,722 square miles, or 32,462,080 acres .- Population in 1860, 964,201, of whom 435,080 were slaves. It is the chief cotton growing State of the Union. White male citizens who have re- sided one year in the State and three months in the county, are entitled to vote. An election for a Convention was held December 24, 1860, and a majority of over 50,000 votes cast for secession ; the Convention met January 7, 1861, and on the 11th passed the ordinance of secession, by a vote of 61 to 30, which was followed on the 21st by the resignation of its members of Congress.
ARKANSAS was settled at Arkansas Post in 1685, by the French, and was part of the Louisiana purchase ceded by France to the United States, April 30, 1803: It w is formed into a Territory by act of Congress, March 2, 1819, from the southern part of the Territory of Missouri; its western boundary was settled May 26, 1824, and its southern, May 19, 1828. Having adopted a Constitution, a memorial was presented in Congress, March 1, 1836, and an. act for its admission into the Union passed June 15 of the same year. Area 52,198 square miles, or 33,406,- :20 acres. In 1860 its population was 435,450, of whom 111,115 were slaves. It is an agricultural State, its staples being corn and cotton .- Citizenship and residence in the State for six months, qualify voters in the county and district where they reside. January 16, 1861, its Legislature onlered a State Convention, which assembled, and on May 6, voted to secede, 69 to 1. January 4, 1864, a Convention assembled in Little Rock, which adopted a new Constitution, the principle feature of which consisted in a clause abolishing slavery. The Convention adjourned January 22. This body also inaugurated a Provisional Government. The Constitution was submitted to the people, and 12,177 votes cast for it, to 226 against it. The State was re-organized under the plan contained in the Amnesty Proclamation of President LINCOLN, in pursuance of which an election was heldl March 14, 1864. The vote required under the Proclamation was 5,405. About 16,000 votes were cast.
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THE STATES, THEIR SETTLEMENT, ETC.
CALIFORNIA was settled at Diego in 1768, by Spaniards, and was part of the territory ceded to the United States by Mexico, by the treaty concluded at Guadaloupe Hidalgo, February 22, 1848. After several inef- fectual attempts to organize it as a Territory or admit it as a State, a law was passed by Congress for the latter purpose, which was approved September 9, 1850. Area 188,981 square miles, or 120,947,784 acres. Population in 1860, 305,439. It is the most productive gold mining re- gion on the continent, and also abounds in many other minerals .- White male citizens of the United States, and those of Mexico who may choose to comply with the provisions of the treaty of Queretaro, of May 30, 1848, who have resided in the State six months and in the county or dis- trict thirty days, are entitled to vote,
CONNECTICUT was settled at Windsor, in 1633, by English Puri- tans from Massachusetts, and continued under the jurisdiction of that Prov- ince until April 23, 1662, when a separate charter was granted, which con- tinued in force until a Constitution was formed, September 15, 1818. It was one of the original thirteen States, and ratified the United States Con- stitution, January 9, 1788. Area 4,674 square miles, or 2,991,360 acres. Population in 1860, 460,147. It is one of the most densely populated and principal manufacturing States. in the Union. Residence for six months, or military duty for a year, or payment of State tax, or a free- hold of the yearly value of seven dollars, gives the right to vote.
DELAWARE was settled at Wilmington, early in 1638, by Swedes and Finns; was granted to William Penn, in 1682, and continued under the government of Pennsylvania until the adoption of a Constitution, September 20, 1776; a new one was formed June 12, 1792. It was one of the original thirteen States, and ratified the United States Constitu- tion, December 7, 1787. Area 2,120 square miles, or 1,356,800 acres .- Population, in 1860, 112,216, of whom 1,798 were slaves. It is a grain and fruit growing State, with some extensive manufactories. Residence in the State one year, and ten days in the election district, with payment of a State or county tax assessed ten days prior to an election, gives the right to vote, except that citizens between twenty-one and twenty-two years of age need not have paid the tax.
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