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Potter, Ella Mies, (Millport,) ( Misses Parks ( Potter.)
PRATT, WILLIAM C., (Millport,) mason- ry in all branches.
Rafferty, James, (Sullivanville,) blacksmith and farmer 11.
Randall, William, (Sullivanville,) farmer
Ray, JJohn, (Cayuta, Schuyler Co., )farmer 46. Relgen. George U., (Millport, farmer 120. Reynolds, Andrew, (Cayuta, Schuyler C'o.,) farmer ?).
Rhodes, Jeave B., (Millport.) hotel prop. RICHMOND, ABEL, (Millport,) (Multby &
ROBERTS, JAMES C., (Pine Valley,) far- mer bl.
Rogers, Sylvester B., (Millport,) Iron foun- der and machinist.
Rorick, Hannah Mrs., (Sullivanville,) grocer.
*ROSE, SIDNEY L., (Pine Valley,) car- nage and wagon maker.
Rundle, Silas C., (Sullivanville.) farmer 190. Sayre, Samuel, (Ilorseheads,) farmer 65. Scott, Charles, (Sullivanville,) farmer 23.
Scott, Elijab, (Caynta, Schuyler Co.,) far- mer 30.
Scott, George, (Sullivanville,) farmer 100. Scott, John L., (Cayuta, Schuyler Co.,) far- mer 20.
SEAMAN, HORACE. (Millport.) (Seaman, Thomas && Co.,) physician and surgeon. SEAMAN. H. W., (Millport,) (Seuman, Thomas & Co.)
SEAMAN, THOMAS & CO., (lillport,) (Horare Seaman, Hezekiah K. Thomas und H. W. Seaman,) dry goods, drugs and groceries.
Svars, Henry M., (Horseheads.) farmer 104. Shafer. John, (Sullivanville.) farmer 150. SHAFER. WESLEY, (Sullivanville,) town collector and farmer leases 125.
SHAPPEE, DAVID 2ND., (Sullivanville,) farmer leases of Geo. W. Brown, of Three Rivers. Michigan, 50.
Sharp, William. (Millport,) blacksmith. Sheldon, Paul. (Millport.) cooper.
Shoemaker, James. (Horseheads,) carpen- ter and farmer 79.
SHOUTS, GABRIEL, (Horscheads,) far- mer 50.
Simpson. IT .. (Millport, ) tailor.
Skinner, Milton, (Sullivanville,) farmer 252. Slamon. Michael. (Millport.) farmer SU
SLATER. MELVIN A., (Millport,) sawyer al lidll's malls.
SLEEPER, THOMAS, (fillport,) farmer til.
Slocum, Daniel, (Sullivanville.) farmer 50. Slocum, Daniel D., (Sullivanville,) wagon maker.
Smith, Amanda C. Mra., (Millport,) mil- liner.
Smith, Conrad, (Horseheads,) farmer 78. Super. Thomas, (Pine Valley,) farmer 50. Stackhouse, William W., (Catharine, Schny- lor Co .. ) farmer 68.
STANDLEY, BENJAMIN, (Millport,) saw- yer at Hall's mills.
STANLY, LAUREN, (Millport,) boot and shoe shop.
Steven-, Jeremiah S., (Horseheads.) far- mer lesses 110, prop. of cheese factory at Elmira.
St John, John, (Millport,) farmer 183.
Stoddard. Increase B., (Horseheads,) dairy- man and farmer 300.
Stoll. Francis D., (Millport.) boat builder. Stow, William B., (Horseheads,) dairyman and farmer 160.
Stuart, Curtla P .. (Millport,) farmer 93. Strunk, Henry, (Millport.) farmer 3.
Tanner, P. S., (Millport,) (Meschooler & Tunner.)
Taylor. T. C., (Millport.) (Brewin & Co.) TERRY, FRANK. (illport.) farmer 125. Terry, George, (Millport.) farmer 30. Terry, Marshall, (Millport, farmer 100.
.THAYER, WILLIAM O., (Millport,) in thufacturer of each, blinds and doors. Thomas, Edward, (Millport, boatman.
THOMAS, HEZEKIAH K., (Millport,) (Sea- man, Thomas & Co.)
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Thompson, Austin B .. (Millport.) mechanic. | Vernovy, William, (East Grove.) farmer THOMPSON, CHARLES, (Millport.) far- leases of Marshall Terry, 100. mer 50.
Thompson, Charles A., (Millport,) farmer 30.
Thompson, Daniel B., (Millport.) farmer 50. THOMPSON, JJOHN B., ( Millport,) miller. THOMPSON, ROBERT F., (Sullivanville.) farmer 117.
Thompson, William J., (Sullivanville,) far- mer &S.
Tidd, Jav. (Millport,) wagon maker.
Tiff. John B., (Pine Valley,) mechanic and farmer 15.
Tifft, Alonzo, (Millport.) (Wm. S. Tifft & Son.)
Tifft, Edwin, (Pine Valley.) farmer 15.
Tifft, Reuben, (Midlport,) farmer 2:0).
Tifft. Win S. & Son. (MMporto (Alonso Titjt.) grocery and canal stable.
Tompkins, Theodore, (Millport,) carpenter and joiuer.
TREMAN, J. A., (Millport.) (Treman, Mosher & Allen.)
TREMAN, MOSHER & ALLEN, Mill- port.) (J. 1. Treman, William A. Mosh- er and S. C. Alien. ) merchant millers. Tom, Jacob. (Millport.) farmer 25.
Turner, Benjamin, (Millport,) farmer leases of Harvey Turner 150.
Turner, David, (Ilor-cheads.) farmer 96.
Turner, David Jr., (Horseheads.) farmer $5. Turner. John. (Horseheads.) farmer 195.
VanCamp, Abraham I., (Millport.) shoe- maker.
VanCamp. William T., (Millport.) tanner. VANDUZER, HIRAM, (Sullivanville,) far- mer 3-0.
VanDuzer. James M .. (Millport.) farmer 220. Vanyorder, James, (Millport.) farmer leases 50.
Vanhouton, Gilbert H., (Sullivanville,) far- mer 36.
Vernovy, Iliram, (Sullivanville,) hotel keeper.
Waring, Elezor, (Millport,) (E. Waring & Co.)
Waring. E. & Co., (Millport,) (Elezor War- ing and George Burr, manufacturers of etaves, flour barrels, headings, shingles, firkina, &c.
Weatherby, Samuel C. Rev., (Pine Valley,) pastor of the Free Will Baptist Church, and farmer 45.
Weeks, Chauncey B., (Alpine, Schuyler Co .. ) fermer 60.
Weller, Louis, (Pine Valley,) carpenter. Westlake, Daniel B., (Horseheads,) dealer in grain and farmer 4.
Wheeler, James A., (Horseheads,) dairy- man and farmer 160.
Wheeler, James E., (Horseheads,) farmer 25.
Wheeler. Martin, (Pine Valley,) farmer 58. Wiborn Brothers, (Millport.) (Leroy and Henry.) carriage makers.
Wiborn, Henry, (Millport.) ( Wiborn Bros.) Wiborn, Leroy. (Millport.) ( Wiborn Bros.) WILLIAMS. MORDECAI, (Millport,) saw- mill.
Willis, Charles, (Elmira.) (Merrill & Willis.) Wilson, James, (Catharine, Schuyler Co.,) farmer 48.
Wisser. George, (Millport.) miller.
WOOD. CHARLES, (Pine Valley,) (Burris ( Hind.)
WOOD, GEORGE W., (Sullivauville,) far- mer 12s.
Wood, Norman B., (Horseheads,) dairy- mau and tarmer 115.
Woodward, R. A., (Millport,) carpenter and boat builder.
Worden & Brees, (Sullivanville,) (Henry H. Worden and Charles F. Brees,) black- smiths.
Vanhouton, John L., (Sullivanville.) far- mer Go. Vary, Nathan. (Horseheads.) farmer 93. Vanghn, Millard, (Sullivanville.) farmer 17. | Worden. Henry H., (Sullivanville.) (Wor- den & Brees.) justice of the peace. Worden, William, (Millport.) farmer 100.
MI. Richardson, Importer and Job- J. B. & H. Mosher, General Mer- ber in Yankee Notions, Honery &c .. No. 6 | chants and Brokers, No. 1' Union Block, Lake street. Elmira, N. Y., buys goods in Horseheads. N. Y .. publish a card on page 96. This house has been too long established to need any recommendation where it is known. To those who are in of New York jobbers. Country dealers I want of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Grocer- large quantities of the manufacturers and eells at their prices. He impor - foreign good- direct, and well- cheap as can be had and others interested can make a saving in . ie .. Crockery or Hardware, we would say freight by purchasing of hlin. See card on ] call at No. 1 Union Block, and your wants page 108.
Solomon Bennett, dealer in Dressed Lumber, Lath, Singles, Doors, Sash, jand all may be sure of getting the worth of
Blinds, &c., corner of Baldwin and Second street4, Elmira. N. Y., publishes a card on pagess. Mr. B. keep - constantly on hand A good assortment of everything in his line, and builders will and it for their ad- vantage to give him a call before parcha4- Ing elsewhere. He korps also a good sup- ply of coal which he will sell at as low a rate as can be purchased elsewhere.
will be supplied by reliable men, at fair prices. Their extensive trade gives them facilities that smaller dealers do not have.
their money.
Thomas Lawrence, denler In Gro- certes, Provisions. Crockery and Glame- ware, Franklin Street, Horscheads, N. Y., publishes a card on pare 100. He has & larze and well selected stock of goods and sells as low as any dealer in the county. Give him a call before purchasing, he will give you good bargains.
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J. T. BROCKWAY,
Groceries & Provisions AND
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Hay, Grain & Feed Of all kinds for Canal purposes.
65 Washington St.,
ELMIRA, N. Y. Better known by Canal men as Junction House.
PUBLISHER'S NOTICES.
J. Humphrey .-- Hot House and
F. C. D. Mckay, manufacturer of Green House Plants of all descriptions fur- | Barometer- and all kinds of Meteorologi- nished at short notice, at No. 18 E. Second | Cal apparatus, Elmira, N. Y., publishes a street. Elmira, N. Y. Bouquets and : eard on page 104. We think we shall make Wreaths made to order at short notice .-- | many of the citizens of Chemung and Schuy- Those in want of house plants will find a , ler Counties thankful to us for introducing great variety from which to select, and to the ir favorable notice F. C. D. Mckay, a they must be very fastidious who cannot | careful examination of whose eard will sat- find something to their taste. Sce card, page S8.
Madame Balley, Hair Dresser and Wig Maker, No. 12 William Street, Elmira, N. Y., is prepared to dress the hair of ladies or gentlemen in the most fashionable style, and furnish wies for those in want that can scarcely be distinguished from the original. She will also Dye for her patrons if neces- sary. in the moet approved style. See card. page :3.
Mrs. S. J. Pettit's Millinery Roome. 120 Water Street, Elmira, N. Y., are adver- tised on pare 88. Mrs. P. is the successor of Mra. If. J. Thompson, and is prepared to supply her customers with all the new styles of goods, of the best quality and at prices to suit the times. Call and see her before purchasing elsewhere.
Elmira Steam MIlls .- J. II. Font- tain & Co., the proprietors of these mille. are prepared to do custom work of all kind4 | warranted. and pay cash for all kinds of grain. Deal-| ers supplied with flour and feed at low rates and in any quantity desired. Call at the Elmira Steauf Mills for the best of family flour. See card. page 92.
S. W. Kellogg, Carriage. Buggy and Cutter Painter, John Street, Horechead -. N. Y., is prepared to do all work entrusted to his care in a manner inferior to none in Western New York. Those who want their old carring's repainted so as to look as well as new, will do well to call on Kel- logg. Sce eard, page Ius.
Reuben Lovell, dealer in Lamber, Leaf Tobacco and Grain, Bi _- Flats, N. Y. publishes a card on page lus. Mr. L. i- doing a good business, paying the highest price for Jeaf tobacco, and supplying all who may call on him, with lumber at short notice. Give him a call.
isfy very many that they cannot do without his services, Where shall I get it mended ? is a common expression when any thing is broken or out of repair that is out of the reach of the -kill of ordinary mechanics. Mr. Mckay thoroughly repairs and puts in order all kinds of light and fancy articles, and small machinery, that does not properly coine within the scope of ordinary mechan- ics. He minkes models for inventors, of wood, metal or any other materials. He will repair or rebuild your sewing machines and warrent them. or will sell you the best sewinginschines in the world, a large stock of w.ich he keeps on sale. Call at No. 5 Union Bank. Elmira, with anything you want repaired. Hydrometere, Barometers, any kind of school apparatus, Engineers' and Surveyors' instruments, Surgical instru- ments, Spirit Levels, Steam and Vacuum Giungere, will all receive prompt attention and he put in the best possible order and
John N. Humphry & Co., Black- wtutlang and Wagoning, Horseheads, N. Y .. keep constantly on hand a large stock of sea-oned lumber, and employ none but the best of workmen. All work performed in the best manner and to the satisfaction of their patrons. We can recommend this establishment to all in want of anything in their line. Their card appears on page 100.
J. Greener, manufacturer of Piano Fortes and dealer in all kind- of Musical Instruments, 160 Church street, Elmira, N. Y., publishes a card ou page 100. Mr. Greener has a very large assortment of the best Music, and is constantly adding to hui. stock. Those wishing to purchase new instruments can exchange their old ones if they desire. Call on him for anything in the line of music or musical instruments and your wants will be supplied.
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PUBLISHER'S NOTICES.
John T. Ayers, manufacturer of Sheet Iron Window Blinds and Doors for fire-proof buildings, is prepared to furnish to order and at short notice all kinds of heavy foryings, and any style of Carriages, Sleighe or Lumber Wagons. Mr. Avers uses none but the best of material and war- rante all work intrusted to his care. See card, page 100.
Samuel Parker, Carpenter and Builder, Elmira, N. Y , is prepared to take and fill all contracts for building and every- thing connected with his trade. Mir. P. is a reliable man, and those who contemplate building will do well to call on him. His card will be found on page 103.
Gardner & Compton's Furniture Ware Rooms, at Horseheads, N. Y., should be visited by all in want of new furniture, and we can a-sure thein that they will flud a good assortment from which to select, and prices as low as consistent with living. Undertaking in all its branchea. See card, page 110.
T. JI. Loste, manufacturer of all kinds of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron work, cor- ner Baldwin and Market streets, Elmira, N. Y., superintends all his work in per-on aud gives special attention to builders' work. None but the best of workmen are employed, and the public may rest assured that the bestof materials are used and the most reasonable terms made with patrons. See card, page 110.
Cottage Green House, corner of South Water and Fulton streets, Elmira, N. Y. We have no hesitation in recom- mending to the public Mr. H. M. Moore, the proprietor, as a Florist. Ilis Green House is constantly supplied with a great variety of the most beautiful plants of na- tive and foreign production. No expense ie spared to procure the rareet of exotics as soon as possible from the importers. Let all who admire the beautiful give him a call. See card, page 92.
L. J. Heath, Blacksmith, Big Flats, N. Y., is prepared to shoe your horses, iron your wagons and carriages. and perform all other work that comes within the sphere of his trade. Those who patronize him will have their work well done and at a moderate price. See card, page 112.
Mrs. C. T. Borden, Fashionable Dressmaker and M Hiner, his opened rooms at 156 Water Street. Einirs, N. Y., where al' her patrons will find a full assortment of the most elegant patterns, and work per- formed in the best manner. Her assort- ment of millinery goods is unsurpassed, mel the lady who cannot find something to enit her taste and her parse in Mrs. B's ronnie, must be hard to please. For fur- ther particulars see card, page 112.
W. F. Butcher, Phrenologist. pub- lishes a card on page 112. All who wish a correct description of their character, please call at 143 Water St .. Elmira. Mr. B. bas great experience in his profession, and is prepared to do justice to all bis patrons. Mr. B. furnishes us with the following ex- trict from a letter of Charlee Reade, the distinguished anthor and Barrister :
" Mr. Butcher has examined my head and reported thercon. He announces great energy. I must own I think my successes have been won principally by labor and perseverance. I Was particularly struck with (ne remark of Mr. Butcher's. He said, 'This would make a good Barrister's head !' Now. it so happens I have enriched the Law Reports with more leading cases than any other living man."
HI. Pelham & Son, manufacturers of Cigar and other Boxes, corner of Fox and Market Streets. Elmira, N. Y. Scroll Showing and Turning of all sorts promptly executed at short notice. We know of no place where the kind of work done by Mesure. P. & Son can be more nearly or more expeditiously done than by them. They are worthy of patronage. See card, page 112.
Daily and Weekly Gazette, pub- lished by L. A. & C. Hazard, Elmira, N. Y., is the oldest newspaper published in the County. For more than forty years the Gazette has made its weekly visits to the homes of many of the citizens of Chemung and adjoining counties, until it has become one of the necessaries of life, as much as the food they cat. Advertisers find it & good medinin of communication between them and their customers, and those who want a good newspaper will subscribe for it if they have not already done so. Job Printing of all kinds neatly executed. See card, page 11s.
J. Philip Weyer's Brick Yard. on Oak Street, Elmira. N. Y., is the place for contractors and builders to purchase their brick. Mr. Weyer makes the best of brick and always has a good supply on hand, which he will sell as cheap as can be found at any yard in the County. Give him a call, and our word for it yon will not be sorry. Ils card is on page 121.
Wir Making and Ornamental Hair Work .-- Those who are so unfor- tunate as to lose the covering which nature has given for the head. will be glad to learn where they can be supplied with a beautiful head of hair. Ladies who desire C'urla. Braids, or any style of false bair. will find it for their advantage to call on Fran- cis JJ. Bailey, corner of Baldwin and Cross streets, Elmira, N. Y. Hair dressing in all its branches done in the latest etyle of the art. For particulars see card, page 126.
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Rowland & Beadle, Hardware | Secly Brothers, manufacturers and merchants, Elmira, N. Y., keep a large dealers in Lumber, South-east corner of stock of goods and are prepared to fill all ' Erin, publish a card on page HAS, setting orders at short notice. We know of no | forth their facilities for supplying all kinds place where so great a variety of the most , of Lumber, Lath, Boards and Timber, to useful articles in the hardware line can be | builders, at short notice. Persons who found in this part of the country. It would 'wish to order by mail will address them at be impo -- ible to enumerate their articles Elmira, N. Y., and bills will be forwarded if we should attempt. Call on them and | to order.
yon will be waited upon by gentlemanly clerks. and your bills made satisfactory. Their card appears on page 144. They are the sole agents for the Harrisburg Nail Works and Hubbell's Patent Insulated Sad Iron4.
Carriage and Sleigh Manufac- tory .- Win. J. Rose. proprietor, is pre- pared by long experience in the best shape to perform all work entre-ted to him in a card, ja20 128. style not easily surpassed. Those who with a good article will do well to order just what they want, and Mr. Rose will fill the oruer at short notice. His place of business 1> John Street, Hor-cheaus, N. Y. Ser card, pazze Its.
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J. & F. B. Garrett, Wholesale and Retail dealer, in Printing, Writing, Wrap- ping, Tissue. Roll and Fancy Papers, Prin- lers Supplies, shipping Cards, Blank Books, &c .. at No. 3 West Fayette street. Syracuse. have built up a heavy trade in their line, extending from Harri-burgh. in Pennsylvania, to the Canadian border. We have dealt considerably with this establish- urent, und have invariably bren gratified in having our orders promptly filled, and always with just the article required. See carl, proze 145.
I. f. Wallace, Carriage and Orna- mental Painter, Water street, Elmira. N. Y., advertises on page 124. Those who want a good job done cannot do better than to call on Mr. Wallace. The English Var-
nish used by him is more durable, and ! establishment, where he is prepared to exe- gives a richer luster than any other. [fonte all kitel- of plain and fancy binding in you have a job of ornamental work call on Wallace.
the best style. You need not go to New York to get your old books re-hound or your Mi .k books manufactured. but call at the Cry Book Bindery, examine samples, and order your work. Mr. h's card will be found on page 132.
'The Eimira Hotel, north side of Water street, cast of the Ratroad depot. i- favorably situated for the tran-action of basiness in any part of the city. The weary traveler will here find repose. No efforts on the part of the gentlemanly proprietor- Sidney L. Rose, manufacturer of Carriages and Wagons, Pine Valley, N. Y., ndiverti-me on page 121. He is prepared to get up at short notice, and at the lowest prices. all kinds of Carriages and Wagone. None but the best materials used. Persone will do well to give him a call before pur- chasing elsewhere. His manufactory is near the Depot of the Northern Central R. will be epared to administer to the wants of their guests, and render their home agreeable. It is a house where farmers and where on temporary visits to the city will find a home exactly suited to their wants. It is the grind nucleus aronnd which all parent right men and pediers invariably rall:, and where their wants are supplied at the inost reasonable rates. A good meal | R. can be bad at any hour of the day or evr- ning. Everything is quiet, comfortable James Semple, Gas and Stram Fit- ter. 15 Ballwin street, Elmira. N. Y .. has ha! great experience in his business and is prepared to do justice to all who may give Fho a call. Mr. S. exceuted the jd unbing for Cornell University, which is a suficient vramanty of his reliability and cap ibility ant agregde. The harne are furnished with cares.1 and Recommod tting grooms. and all is arranged for comfort and conven- ience. El mendorf & Beers, the proprietors. are the mnom to keep a hotel. They know what you want and furnish you at reasona- biera: -. Give them a call and we arecon- Ita perform all work entrusted to him .- front you will recommend them to your fri. nde as we recommend them to you. See card on page 111.
People will do well to have their water- workr put In repair by him. For particu- lars sed card, page 114.
W'nı. Jeffers, dealer in Lumber, El- mirv, N. Y., is prepared to furnish all kit.d- of Lumber at his mills. His facili- ties for Planing, Scroll Sawing, and manu- facturing Mouldlings of all kinds, are such a- to leuke it an object for builders to call on him. What he cannot do in that line need not be done. Give him a call. Sec
Joseph Surganty, Grocer and Pro- visjon Pendler, corner of Church and Sulli- van - treef -. Elmira, N. Y., keeps an excel- lent a-sortment of all kinds for family use. Farmer- who have butter, egro or any oth- er produce, will do well to bring it to Mr. Suranty and receive the highest price therefor. We know of no better place to go for groceries. See card, page 128.
MI. 12. Brees, dealer in Cabinet Fur- niture, Ho: seheads. N. Y., keeps a large as- portneat of all kinds of Furniture, Picture Frames. Looking Glasses &c .. which he will sell as cheap as the cheapest. His | stock contains a variety for office, parlor or kitchen, with prices to correspond .- Undertaking attended to. See card, page 1.8.
City Book Bindery, Elmira, N. Y .- Louis hies has established a first-class
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SCHUYLER COUNTY.
SCHUYLER COUNTY.
THIS COUNTY was formed from Steuben, Chemung and Tompkins, April 19th, 1854, and named in honor of General Philip Schuyler. It is situated upon both sides of the southern extremity of Seneca Lake; is centrally distant 160 miles from Albany, and contains 352 square miles. Its surface generally is an undulating and hilly upland, divided into two distinct ridges by the deep val- ley of Seneca Lake and its inlet. The highest land in the County rises from 600 to 1,000 feet above the lake, and from 1,200 to 1,600 above tide. Along the shores of the lake a high bluff rises, from 100 to 300 feet in height, and too steep for profitable cultivation. Further from the lake the hills are bordered by long, gradual slopes, and are tillable to their summits. The extreme south part of the County assumes a more hilly and broken character.
The principal stream is Catharine's Creek, flowing into the head of Seneca Lake, through a deep, narrow, winding valley, bordered by steep hill-sides, from 400 to 600 feet high. There are numer- ous falls upon this creek, affording abundance of water-power. A marshy region of considerable extent lies near the mouth of the creek. Mead's Creek, a tributary of Chemung River, drains the south-west corner, and Cayuta Creek the south-east corner. The other streams are all small creeks and brooks, most of them flow- ing into Seneca Lake. A few streams, which rise in the north-cast part of the County, flow into Cayuga Lake. Little and Mud Lakes, on the west border, discharge their waters through Mud Creek into Conhocton River. Cayuta Lake is a beautiful sheet of water in the eastern part of the County. Hector Falls, upon a small stream flowing into Seneca Lake from the east, is one of the most beauti- ful cascades in the State.
The rocks of the County belong chiefly to the Chemung and Por- tage groups, the former occupying the south part of the County
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and the latter the north part. The Genesee slate outcrops along the deep valley of Seneca Lake, in the extremne northern part. There is very little good building stone in the County ; the thin- bedded sand-stone, separating the thick beds of shale, being the only stone suitable for the purpose. Deep deposits of drift cover the shale in many places. Upon the highlands the soil is clayey and gravelly, derived chiefly from the disintegration of the shales, which is in many places underlaid by hard-pan. In the valleys the soil is a gravelly loain, intermixed with alluvium.
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