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INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.
Iron Founders and Machinists.
PAGE.
Brower, S. P., Syracuse,
172
Cobb, Herrick & Co., Syracuse,
250
Craig, W. H., Syracuse,.
170
Porter & Luther, Syracuse,.
206
Powell, Archibald C., Syracuse,
242
Jewelry, Watches, Etc.
Becker & Colwell, Syracuse,
226
Hall, Lyman, Skaneateles,.
202
Harlow, Wm., Syracuse,.
184
Manwaring, M. B., Camillus,
148
Stern, Abraham & Co., Syracuse,
238
Lawyers.
Beach & Marble, Syracuse,
334
Gray, Fred. H., Syracuse,
276
Nottingham & Tucker, Syracuse,
.2
White, N. M., Baldwinsville,.
272
Leather Dealers, Etc.
Phillips, Bentley & Co., Syracuse,
.154
Livery Stables.
Bennett, M. G., Tully,.
.317
Jones, Edwin A., Baldwinsville,
256
Locksmiths.
Brower, H. C., Syracuse,
182
Durston, H., Syracuse, ...
316
Lumber Dealers.
Brunt, Sylvester, Cicero,
.272
Burhans, Blanchard & Co., Fayetteville,262
Clark, E. & Co., Syracuse, ...
206
Hamill, A. P. & Co., Baldwinsville, .... 276
Nelson, Sperry & Short, Syracuse, ....
.372
Marble Works.
Francis & Duffy, Syracuse,. .168
Linihan, C., Syracuse, .
204
Miller Bros., Syracuse,
164
Stanton & Son, Syracuse,
.392
Marvin's Indian Syrup and Sero- fula Ointment.
Marvin, C., Syracuse, .178
Melodeon and Organ Manuf.
Dodge & Lord, Ithaca,
.388
Merchant Millers.
Barns, W. & J. W., Mottville,
.200
Weston & Gove, Jamesville,.
234
Model Makers.
Brower, S. P., Syracuse,.
.172
Craig, W. H., Syracuse,
170
Mowers and Reapers.
(See also Agricultural Implements.)
Bramer & Pierce, Fabius, ...
.38 and 55
Gregg, Plyer & Co., Trumansburg, ..... 212
Johnson, G. B., Brewerton,.
168
Preston, Cheney & Snook, Manlius,
.. 56
Mower and Reaper Knives. Reynolds, Barber & Co., Auburn,. . . 6
Music andMusical Instruments.
Redington & Howe, Syracuse, on map
and page ..
1
Williams, A. M., Syracuse,
News Rooms.
PAGE.
Baker, J. C., Syracuse,
. 154
Winston, D. S., Syracuse,.
356
Nurseries.
Harradence, Wm., Syracuse,
408
Smith, Clark & Powell, Syracuse,.
.281
Oriental Syrup and Balm of Gii- ead Ointment.
Taft, G. T. & Co., Seneca Falls
20
Orio Manufacturer.
Farnham, S. M., Tully,
.194
Oxygenised Air Institute.
Brower, J. P., Syracuse,
...
.162
Painters. (House, Sign, Etc.)
Akin, L. M., Geddes,.
.231
Baumgras, W. & F., Syracuse,.
.182
Phillips & Gilbert, Syracuse,
.222
Segar, Wm. S., Syracuse, ...
.250
Painters' Supplies.
Baumgras, W. & F., Syracuse,.
182
Paper Dealers.
Garrett, J. & F. B., Syracuse,
488
Shumway & Hinman, Syracuse, .
218
Paper Mills.
Tremain, Chas. & Co,, Manlius,
260
Patent Agents.
Morley & Co., Syracuse,
.204
Patent Right Dealers.
Jeffery, S. T., Syracuse,.
.406
Johnson, G. B., Brewerton,.
168
Photograph Artists.
Bonta & Curtiss, Syracuse,
.192
Jordan Bros., Syracuse,.
202
Lazier, H., Syracuse,.
. on map.
Ranger, W. V., Syracuse,.
371
Wooster, Milo T., Tully,.
299
Photograph Colorists.
Perrior, Geo. H., Syracuse,.
159
Segar, Wm. S., Syracuse,.
250
Physicians.
Brower, J. P., Syracuse,
162
Earll, I. B., Syracuse,
290
Farnham, S. M., Tully,
194
Genung, B. M., Brewerton,
148
Kingsley, Dr., Rome, ...
300
Merrill, C. F., Skaneateles,.
194
Price, W. H., Syracuse, ..
256
Roberts, Emmett, Syracuse,
408
Seward & Miller, Syracuse,
216
Watson, W. R., Syracuse, ..
430
Picture Frames, Brackets, Etc.
Hendricks, Francis, Syracuse,.
152
Howard, J. & Co., Syracuse,.
on map
284 | Tholens Bros., Syracuse, 180
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INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.
Planing and Saw Mills.
PAGE.
Brunt, Sylvester, Cicero,.
272
Burhans, Blanchard & Co., Fayetteville, 262
Burhans, G. W., Jamesville,
182
Dickison & Gillett, Syracuse, ..
234
Nelson, Sperry & Short, Syracuse,
372
Poudrette Works.
Lavington & Co., Salina,.
334
Plumbers, Gas Fitters, Etc.
Shallish, Jerry, Skaneateles,
.326
Tily, Alfred, Syracuse, ...
174
Printers' Supplies.
Shumway & Hinman, Syracuse,
218
Printing Offices.
Central Democrat, Syracuse,
186
Courier and Union, Syracuse,
308
Journal, Syracuse, ..
320
Masters & Lee, Syracuse.
433
Onondaga Gazette, Baldwinsville,
302
Recorder, Fayetteville.
198
Silcox, Geo. W., Syracuse,.
246
Skaneateles Democrat, Skaneateles.
236
Smith, B. Hermon, Syracuse, ... facing 228-9
Southern Onondaga, Tully,
220
Standard, Syracuse,
298
Produce Dealers.
Coonley, Irving, Cicero,
352
Marshall & Lockwood, Skaneateles, ..
158
Midler, Byron, Syracuse,
105
Raspberry Plants.
Wright, Warren, Waterloo,
344
Real Estate Brokers.
Nottingham & Tucker, Syracuse,
2
Roofing.
Hatch, W. B., Syracuse,.
184
Talbott, Thos. Jr., Syracuse, .... 334 and 374
Saddlery Hardware.
Harrell & Sergeant, Syracuse,.
280
Salt Pans and Ladles.
Kennett, J. R., Geddes,
.231
Sash, Blinds and Doors.
Burhans, Blanchard & Co., Fayetteville,262
Burhans, G. W., Jamesville,.
182
Dickison & Gillett. Syracuse,.
.234
Everson, Giles & Co., Syracuse,
150
Second Hand Clothing.
Levy, S., Syracuse,
238
Seeds, Etc.
Everson, Giles & Co., Syracuse,.
150
Sewing Machines.
Barber, E. P. & Co., Syracuse,
.156
Fowler, J. H., Syracuse,.
.20
Harris, Robinson & Co., Syracuse,
242
Marvin, F. N. & Co., Syracuse,.
431
Orcutt, W. C., Syracuse,
193
Rainey, W. W. & Co., Syracuse,.
.222 |
Stair Bullder.
PAGE.
Heath, Wm., Syracuse,
170
Steel Tempering Works.
Reynolds, Barber & Co., Anbarn,
6
Stencil Plates.
Banning, W. E., Syracuse,.
.290
Stone Sawing and Polishing Ma- chines.
Stanton, Sidney, Syracuse,
.392
Stone Yard.
Graff & Nies, Syracuse,.
276
Miller Bros., Syracuse,
164
Stoves, Tinware, Etc.
Clough, J. H., Syracuse, .. inside first cover
Davis & Vedder, Syracuse, ..
262
Downes, Nicholas & Co., Syracuse,.
.335
Dryer, A. G., Tully, ..
.245
Everson, Giles & Co., Syracuse,
.150
Hayford, M. W., Tully,.
123
Shallish, Jerry, Skaneateles,
.336
Silcox & Foote, Syracuse,
.268
Stafford & Leonard, Syracuse
20S
Sulphur Baths.
Sweet, Mary A. Mrs., Syracuse,
170
Tobacconists.
Baker, J. C., Syracuse,
154
Hamilton & Wilburn, Syracuse,
144
Rapp & Hirsh, Syracuse,.
161
Toys, Confectionery, Etc.
Wood, R., Syracuse.
226
Trunks, Traveling Bags, Etc.
Brumelkamp, P. J., Syracuse,.
.158
Spencer, A. C. & Co., Syracuse,
188
Undertakers.
Cook, E. H., Tully, ..
280
McChesney & Stokes, Brewerton,
182
Rust, S. M., Syracuse,
.406
Sherwood, LeGrand, Syracuse,.
196
Wagons and Carts.
Kennett, J. R., Geddes,.
231
Water Filters.
Downes, Nicholas & Co., Syracuse, ..
... 335
Waterlime, Land Plaster, Etc.
Bryant, Harlow, Jamesville,
.272
Weston & Gove, Jamesville,
234
Wax and Sperm Candles.
Will, R. Mrs., Syracuse
.170
Window Shades, Etc.
Tholens Bros., Syracuse, ..
.180
Woolen Mills.
Burke, Fitzsimons, Hone & Co., Roch-
ester, ...
.211
Cady, Geo. B., Clockville,.
.106
Hayden Bros., Syracuse and Port By-
ron,.
390
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ONONDAGA COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
This Card is Addressed Specially TO THOSE WHO ARE
Seeking for Health,
The Cure of Diseases AND THE RENEWAL OF LIFE. Dr. HARDMAN'S Pure Remedies :
FIRST-AMBER DIGESTINE contains no alcohol in any form. It is purely vegetable, somewhat bitter,-not unpleasantly so ; is in liquid form, scientifically prepared, and in action prompt, positive and direct, and is the only blood renovator known. It sweetens the stomach, removes the cause of foul breath, promotes a natural digestion, tones up the Liver, expels unhealthy matter, causes the vital blood to circulate freely in the small blood vessels,-the seat of nutrition and strength, and removes from the system the very germ of disease ; and is therefore safe, speedy and reliable for Stomach and Liver Diseases, indicated by Headache, Indigestion, Bad Breath, Jaundice, Costiveness, Bilious Vomiting, Piles, Bilious Disorders, Furred Tongue, Loss of Appetite, Worms, &c., &c.
2d-Elixir of Camphor:
This almost priceless preparation is a pure nervine, a diffusive stimulant and safe ano- dyne. It almost instantly relieves pains, removes spasms, cures cramps, warms the body and equalizes the circulation, and stimulates the system to throw off disease.
It is vastly superior to Hot Drops, Essences, Paregoric, Pain Removers, Soothing Syrups, Laudanum, Antespasmodics; and removes Stomach, Bowel, Uterine and Menstrual Pains with astonishing rapidity. (See our circulars for other remedies.)
Office & Manufactory No. 2 Kimber Block, cor. James & Warren Sts., SYRACUSE, N. Y.
COURTS IN ONONDAGA COUNTY, 1868 --- 1869.
TO BE HELD AT THE COURT HOUSE IN SYRACUSE.
CIRCUIT COURTS AND COURTS OF OYER AND TERMINER.
1868. 1869.
First Monday in February, MORGAN, Justice, . BACON, Justice.
Fourth Monday in May, ... FOSTER, Justice, . MORGAN, Justice.
Third Monday in September, MORGAN, Justice, FOSTER, Justice.
SPECIAL TERMS.
1868.
Second Tuesday in Jannary,
.MORGAN, Justice.
First Tuesday in July, ... MORGAN, Justice.
Fourth Tuesday in November, MORGAN, Justice.
1869.
Third Tuesday in March, MORGAN, Justice.
First Tuesday in July, MORGAN, Justice.
Fourth Tuesday in November, ... .MORGAN, Justice.
COUNTY COURT AND COURT OF SESSIONS, FOR 1868.
First Monday in March; Second Monday in June; Second Monday in October; First Monday in December.
HENRY RIEGEL, County Judge, presiding.
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POST OFFICES AND POST MASTERS.
Post Offices and Post Masters in Onondaga County.
POST OFFICE.
TOWN.
POST MASTER.
Amber,
Otisco,.
Alfred J. Niles.
Apulia,
Fabius,
Miles B. Hackett.
Baldwinsville,
Lysander,.
. D. S. Wilkins.
Belle Isle,
. Camillus,
Thomas Machan.
Borodino,.
.Spafford,
. Charles M. Rich.
Brewerton,
Cicero,
Orsamus Johnson.
Camillus
. Camillus,
Albert Harmon.
Cardiff,
.Lafayette,
Robert S. Park.
Cicero,
Cicero, Josiah H. Young.
Clay,
Clay,
. Orris Barnes.
Collamer
Dewitt,.
John J. Furbeck.
Collingwood,
Lafayette,.
Luther Cole.
Delphi,
Pompey,
.William A. Bates.
Dewitt,
Dewitt,. . Henry C. Goodell.
Elbridge,
Elbridge, Walter P. Van Vechten.
Euclid,
Clay. . Richard Platt.
Fabius
Fabins . Oril Pope.
Fairmount,
Camillus,
Henry Jerome.
Fayetteville,
Manlius,
. Henry Ecker.
Geddes,
Geddes
Hubbard Manger.
Hart Lot
Elbridge,
Albert L. Chatfield.
Howlett Hill,
Onondaga,
Helen C. Robinson.
Jack's Reef,
.Elbridge,
Eli Tator.
Jamesville,
Dewitt,.
Samnel Hill.
Jordan
Elbridge
W. C. Rogers.
Kirkville
Manlins,
Joseph Hoag.
Lafayette,
Lafayette,
. Sarah M. Gage.
Lamsons,
Lysander,
M. S. Thompson.
Liverpool,
Salina, . .J. T. Crawford.
Little Utica,
.Lysander, Loran Dunham.
Mandana,.
Skaneateles, Harvey Folts.
Manlius
Manlius,
E. Dnell.
Manlius Center,
Manlins,
.Ralph Chapin.
Manlius Station,
Manlius
. Perry O. Weaver.
Marcellus,
Marcellus, Thomas D. Condres.
Marcellus Falls,
Marcellus,
.Edward Steele.
Marietta,
Marcellus,. Richard Salisbury.
Memphis,
Van Buren,
David Sharpley.
Mottville,
Skaneateles, . Henry Hunsiker.
Navarino
Onondaga,
Martin L. Gardner.
North Manlius,
Manlius,
D. J. Dewey.
Onondaga,
.Onondaga,
Stephen Yielding.
Onondaga Castle,
Onondaga,
John G. Jackson.
Onondaga Valley,
. Onondaga,
George B. Clark.
Oran,
Pompey,.
James C. Gardner.
Plainville,
.Lysander,
Granville Baum.
Pompey,
.Pompey,
Judson Candee.
Salina,
. Skaneateles,
Horace Hayzen.
Spafford,.
. Spafford, . William W. Legg.
. Eben North.
Summit Station,
Fabius, ..
John J. Blaney.
Syracuse, .
Syracuse,
George L. Maynard.
Thorn Hil.
Marcellus,
. Allen Brown.
Tully,
Tully,
. Hiram Chapin.
Tully Valley,
Lafayette,
Avery P. Shue.
Van Buren,
. Van Buren,
.Rufus Foster.
Van Buren Center,
Van Buren,
Stephen W. Betts.
Vesper,
Tully
Kirtland C. Arnold.
Watervale,
Pompey,
Edward M. Thompson.
Otisco
Otisco,
. Benjamin D. Schenck.
Plank Road,
.Clay,
Daniel E. Hayden.
Pompey Center,
.Pompey,.
Syracuse, 1st Ward, Samuel J. Abbott.
Skaneateles.
South Onondaga,
.Onondaga,
Julius Candee.
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ONONDAGA COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
MORRIS & CO., MERCHANT
TAILORS,
AND DEALERS IN
CLOTHS, FURNISHING GOODS
AND FINE
CLOTHING
FOR
MEN, YOUTHS,
BOYS' CLOTHING, OF ALL STYLES AND SIZES, From 3 Years' Size to Manhood.
Boys & Children,
36 South Salina Street, (Globe Hotel Building,) SYRACUSE, N. Y.
Make SPECIALITIES of NEW STYLES, as they come out in New York.
Remember, that you can always find at our Store GARMENTS READY-MADE of as Fine Qualities of Goods, as good Style of Cut and Make as those made to Measure; and it will be well for every one, whether they are used to getting their Clothing Ready- Made or made to Order, to CALL and EXAMINE our STOCK, and SEE FOR THEM- SELVES before purchasing.
Overcoats, Business Suits, DRESS SUITS, WALKING COATS, &C., FINE, STYLISH AND CHEAP.
A Large Assortment of the New Styles of Walking Coat Suits, Overcoats, Boys' Suits, &c., of the Best Qualities of Goods, Elegantly Cut and Made (by DEVLIN & CO., Broadway, New York,) just received, and will be sold at very Low Prices.
Call and see the largest stock of Fine Cloths and Clothing in Syracuse.
MORRIS & CO., 36 South Salina Street, Globe Hotel Block.
SYRACUSE, N. Y
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PUBLISHER'S NOTICES.
GEO. STEVENS, Manufacturer and Dealer in Ladies' Furs, Buffalo & Fancy Robes,
HATS, CAPS, STRAW GOODS, &c., 16 SOUTH SALINA ST., SYRACUSE, N. Y. See also Card on Page 180.
Truair & Fitch, General Insurance | and Reaper, at Manlius. This machine has agents, at No. 12 Bastable Block, Syracuse, many advantages, the principal ones of which may be learned by referring to page 56, where may also be seen a cut of the machine. They have a very convenient hand and self raking attachment, which adds materially to its value and conven- ience. For a better idea of the machine, see advertisement on page 56. are prepared to take Fire, Life or Accident risks. They are energetic business men and represent sound and reliable companies. They are deserving of a liberal share of patronage. We especially recommend those contemplating life insurance, to call at their office and look into the merits of the "interest bearing policies," as issued by the company they represent. See card, inside last cover.
Rust's Undertaking Ware- Rooms, at 71 South Salina street, in charge of T. A. E. Brown, contain Coffins, Caskets, and everything nsually found in a first class establishment. Orders promptly attended to at all hours. The business is carried on by Stiles M. Rust, Administrator of the late Charles Rust. See card on page 406.
Mrs. E. Mack, Fashionable Dress and Cloak Maker, 30 South Salina street, is prepared to execute all work entrusted to her care in the best manner. Those who know her need no recommendation from us. See card. page 406.
S. T. Jeffrey, Canvassing Agent, and dealer in Patent Rights, publishes a card on page 406. He is agent for O. Serly's Patent Reaction Dash Churn, Vegetable Weeder and Digger, and various other valuable articles. Persons in want of the articles, or of town and County rights for the same, will call at 112 E. Washington street, or leave orders at No. 2 Journal Building, up stairs. He is agent for the Baldwinsville Forks, and for English's Pat- ent Stove Damper.
Fiske & Titus, Druggists and deal- ers in Patent Medicines, &c., in the Em- pire Block, North Salina, corner of West Genesee Sts., Syracuse, publish a card on the County Map. Their store is a favorite place at which to buy goods in their line. They have one of the best soda fonn- tains in the city. Customers can here find a choice article of tea or coffee,-Messrs. F. & T. being agents for the " Great United States Tea Company." We commend the firm to the liberal patronage of our citizens.
Ranger's Photograph Parlors, No. 28 East Genesee St., Syracuse, have become a favorite resort for those desiring first class likenesses. Mr. Ranger has for a long time been noted as being a superior artist. He has established galleries in Geneva and Palmyra, both of which are now doing a prosperous business. Parties calling on Mr. Ranger at his rooms in the Franklin Buildings, will find him ever ready to accommodate. See card, page 371.
Dr. Hardman's Amber Diges- tine and Elixir of Camphor, are advertised on page 16. Dr. Hardman has made the study of medicine a speciality for many years past. The medicines he ad- vertises are the result of his investigations. They are entirely free from spiritous liquors of any kind, yet are so carefully distilled and prepared that they will keep perfectly pure and good in any warm climate. Read the Doctor's card; you may be benefited thereby.
A. Smith, Steam Dyer, publishes a card on the "County Map." " "The old Syracuse Dye Works,"have long been noted for the superior work done there. Mr. Smith is a Scotchman, of more than 40 years experience at his profession, and what he don't know in regard to colors, and their application to fabrics, has yet to he discovered. Customers at a distance may send goods by express with entire safety.
Morris & Co., Merchant Tailors and Clothiers, in the Globe Hotel Block, South Salina street, are gentlemen of large ex- perience in their business, aud well calcu- lated to please their customers. Their goods, both custom and ready made, are of extra quality and finish. In addition to their general business, they make a spec- iality of boys' clothing. They deserve the liberal patronage they receive. See adver-
Preston, Cheney & Snook, manu- facture the '"Onondaga Chief" Mower | tisement, page 18.
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ONONDAGA COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
THE SYRACUSE
Bont
No. 3 WIETING BLOCK,
Opposite the Main Entrance to the Syracuse House, is the great and popular Emporium of Central New York for
BOOTS & SHOES,
TRUNKS, BAGS & VALISES
In endless variety, and at prices to suit the times. This House also has the General Agency for the World Renowned
EMPIRE SEWING MACHINE,
Simple in its Construction and perfect in its Working. Agents wanted in every town in Central New York. Apply to
JOHN H. FOWLER, 3 Wieting Block, Syracuse, N. Y.
MOTHERS! READ THIS.
Are your children restless, irritable, wakeful, feverish ? Are they cutting teeth ? Are the gums red and painful ? Have they diarrhoea ? Have they fits or spasms ? If so,
USE THE ORIENTAL SYRUP.
It is the only Syrup or Cordial, or CHILD MEDICINE in market free from Opium, Mor- phine, or Paragoric. These you can't give ; or, at least, you ought not to. They de- stroy the functions of the BRAIN; the child grows pale; its eyes grow wild; its flesh becomes soft; it loses its mind ; it becomes an Idiot. Mothers, these are facts ! To be convinced, try it. The Oriental Syrup contains NONE of those poisons. It is per- fectly harmless. It is soothing-quieting. The child sleeps sweetly, and awakes refresh- ed and lively. The teeth penetrate the gums without pain. It is good for aged and ner- vous people. TRY IT.
DR. G. T. TAFT & CO., Proprietors, Sencca Falls, N, Y.
THE BALM OF GILEAD!
SIR ASHLEY COOPER, in one of his lectures to his class, says :- I have used the Balm of Gilead in my practice, in one form or other, for more than forty years ; and for Old Sores or Uicers, Eruptions, Rheumatism, Burns, Chilblains, Scalds, Piles, Chafes, &c., it surpasses every other known remedy.
Rosenberger's Balm of Gilead Ointment
Is composed of Oils and Balsams from trees and shrubs, and for all the diseases referred to by Dr. Cooper, we warrant it almost a specific. For Gall, Grease and Wounds of Horses, it has no equal. We warrant it; therefore do not hesitate to try it for every kind of Wound, Bruise or Sore.
DR. G. T. TAFT & CO., Proprietors, Seneca Falls, N. Y.
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ONONDAGA COUNTY.
ONONDAGA COUNTY.
THIS COUNTY derives its name from the tribe of Ononda -. ga Indians who formerly inhabited this portion of the old Onondaga Reservation, being the third of the five great nations formerly unit -. ed for common interest and self-preservation. The Grand Coun- cil which united the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas and Senecas, was held at the place now known as Liverpool, four miles from Syracuse, but Onondaga was always considered as the oldest and most venerated council grounds, where the fires of the nations united until their alliance with the English in 1665, when they were induced to remove to Albany, planted the tree of friendship, and, after a number of years, returned to the old Council Ground again at Onondaga.
The County was formerly a part of Herkimer, in the original Military Tract, but became a separate county March 5th, 1794. Cayuga County was afterwards taken from Onondaga, March 8th, 1799; Cortland April 8th, 1808, as also a part of Oswego, March 1st, 1816. It is centrally located, and its surface is naturally divid- ed by an east and west line, or rather the base of the Central Alleghany Mountains apparently ceases here, leaving a fine flat surface, or, at most, a rolling land towards the north.
The geological formation of the County consists of alternate strata of shale and lime-stone, overlying each other, in nearly hori- zontal layers. On the south shore of Oneida Lake, is the Clinton group of shale, and successively above these, towards the south, the Niagara lime-stone, the red and green shales and gypsum, belong- ing to the Onondaga salt-group; the water-lime group, Oriskany sand-stone, Onondaga lime-stone, corniferous lime-stone, Seneca B
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ONONDAGA COUNTY.
lime-stone, Marcellus shales, Hamilton shales, Tully lime-stone, Genesee slate and Ithaca shales. The last four mentioned are found upon the summits of the southern hills. The salt group occupies the base of the hills, and the lime-stones crop out along their de- clivities in an east and west line, extending through the center of the County. The celebrated Onondaga Salt Springs lie in the val- ley of Onondaga Lake, and the salt water is found above or within the strata of red shale. The salt wells are 200 to 400 feet deep. The green shales, embracing the upper formed strata; the magne- sian or vernicular lime, and large quantities of gypsum in isolated inasses, lie immediately above the red shales, and form the first de- clivities of the ranges of hills. The gypsum is one of the most im- portant minerals in the State, and in the regions where it is formed, numerous tunnel-shaped cavities are met, from 5 to 30 feet deep, and about the same in circumference, caused by the underlying rocks be- ing slowly dissolved by the rains. Above these shales is the water- lime stone, which is used for making cement, when burned and ground, and was used in constructing the locks on the Erie Canal. It forms one of the most valuable exports of the County. The On- ondaga lime-stone is valuable for building purposes, and nearly all of the lime-stone strata furnish quicklime of a superior quality. The Hon. George Geddes says, " these systems of rocks constitute the basis of our soils ; their particles, separated by the action of the clements, have been decomposed, and in process of time rendered fruitful. Besides these rocks we have beds of gravel and rounded stones that have been brought to us from the far north by water ; and we often see large bowlders of granite rocks that were brought here on islands of ice that once drifted about in the sea, that, in a period far back in the world's history, submerged all this part of the continent. The springs that flow from the lime rocks deposit tufa, in many instances in sufficient quantities to make farm fences and to burn lime. So highly are many of these springs charged with carbonate of lime that as soon as the water meets the air it parts with a part of the lime and incrusts leaves and twigs, or what- soever may be encountered; these substances perhaps then decay, leaving perfect forms upon the solid rocks. Marl deposits are also found here ; one east of Syracuse is finely shown by the rail cutting through it. The great Cicero Swamp is rich in this valuable fer- tilizer. Lake Sodom, in Manlius, is constantly depositing this min- eral; the trees that fall into the lake are whitened with it. Onon- daga Lake is surrounded by a marl bed. The lakes of Tully are also marl lakes.
In variety, strength and fertility, and in all the elements of per- petual productiveness, the soil of this County is not surpassed by that of any other county in the State.
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ONONDAGA COUNTY.
The principal lakes of this County are the Oneida, Onondaga, Cross, Skaneateles and Otisco Lakes, which, in connection with the streams, water the County abundantly. Oneida Lake extends along the north-east border of the County, is about 30 miles long, and forms a portion of the chain of the internal navigable waters of the State. The outlet is navigable, and a canal, seven miles in length, connects Wood Creek, one of its tributaries, with the Erie Canal at Higginsville.
Onondaga Lake, celebrated for the salt springs which are found in its immediate vicinity, is about five miles long. A low piece of ground, about two miles in length and onein width, extends south- ward from the head of this lake, and is bordered by steep bluffs, 15 or 20 feet high, probably the ancient border of the Lake. In and around this marsh, the salt springs are found. Cross Lake, upon the north-west border of the County, is a shallow body of water, about five miles long, and may be considered as simply an enlarge- ment of Seneca River. Skaneateles Lake, 16 miles long, occupies a deep and narrow valley among the hills, and is considered one of the finest sheets of water in the State. The banks along the south part rise precipitously to a height of several hundred feet, and the scenery is singularly wild and rugged. Towards the north, the summits decline in height, and the land gradually slopes down to the very edge of the water, forming a rich and exceedingly beauti- ful landscape. Otisco Lake is about four miles long, and is nearly surrounded by steep hills, 400 to 800 feet above its surface. In the region occupied by the water-lime and Onondaga lime-stone for- mations, are many deep rents and fissures, from 50 to 200 feet be- low the surface, some of which contain little sheets of water. These remarkable depressions are evidently the result of subsidence, as the faces of the cliffs are nearly perpendicular, and the surface of the rocks above is much broken. These lakes are sometimes called crater lakes, from their peculiar form, and sometimes termed. green lakes, from the color of their water. The streams of the County nearly all flow in a northerly direction, and discharge their waters through the Oswego River into Lake Ontario. In their course from the highlands, they often flow over perpendicular ledges, and through narrow ravines, forming a great number of beautiful cascades. Oswego River, which forms a part of the east boundary of Lysander, is formed by the junction of the Seneca and Oneida Rivers. Seneca River enters the north part of the County from the west, and pursues a winding course, until it unites with the Oneida River. This stream forms the drainage of nearly all the small lakes in Central New York. Large sums of money have been ex- pended in deepening its channel at Jack's Reef, upon the west bor- der of the County, for the purpose of draining the extensive marshes near the outlet of Cayuga Lake. The enterprise has been partially
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