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Charles R. Ingalls. D. A. Boies. E. L. Sanderson. Orrin K. Rice.
PHYSICIANS.
Cornelius Holmes. Hiram Corliss. Simeon F. Crandall.
J. B Crosby, (Dentist. ) William Bullions. J. B Scott, (Homeopathy. )
NAMES OF POSTMASTERS.
John Herrington. Ist P. M. William Henney. 2d. Simon Kittle, 3d. Jonathan K. Horton. 4th. Joseph Holmes. 5th. Simeon F. Crandall. 6th. Asa F. Holmes, who is the present incumbent.
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TOWN OF GREENWICH
WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK.
This institution was established in 1839, with a capital of $162, 000. It is under the direction of a board of fifteen Directors, who are elected annually. The folowing are the names of the directors since its organization.
* Henry Holmes.
Daniel Frost.
* Charles F. Ingalls.
Simon Stevens.
* Aaron Barker.
* Peter Hill.
* Francis Roberson, Jr.
* Edwin Andrews.
John Barnard.
*. Le Roy Mowry.
* Aaron Selleck.
* Seneca McNeil.
Lewis Younglove.
* Joseph Boies. Allen Corey.
Robert Wilcox.
* Ransom Stiles.
William H. Mowry.
* Joseph Southworth.
* John T. Masters. John Crary.
* William Wilcox.
* David S. Adams.
The names marked thus, * are the present directors.
Le Roy Salisbury was the first cashier, and held the office one year when he died, after which Edwin Andrews was appointed, and hold s the office at the present time. Henry Holmes was appointed the first President, and still holds the office. Lewis Younglove was ap- pointed the first Vice President and held the office four years until his death, after which Daniel Frost was appointed and held the office three years, and then removed from the place. William H. Mowry was then appointed and still holds the office. This Bank was es- tablished purposely for the accomodation of the public, and has giv- en general satisfaction.
UNION VILLAGE ACADEMY.
This institution was established in 1836, but not incorporated un- til 1839: The first Academy building was found to be too small and inconvenient, consequently a new and commodious brick buil- ding was erected during the past year. The names marked thus constitute the present Board.
NAMES OF TRUSTEES.
* Cornelius Holmes.
* Wm. E. Burham.
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TOWN OF GREENWICH.
* Joseph Boies. * Henry Holmes.
David W. Heath.
* John T. Masters.
Allen Corey.
* Charles F. Ingalls.
* Moses H. White. John Barnard. * Joseph Southworth. Lewis Younglove.
* James I. Lourie. Albert L. Baker,
* Leonard Gibbs. * Le Roy Mowry.
S. Dewit Bloodgood.
* Seneca McNeil.
Charles R- Mosher.
* Wm. H. Mowry.
Alexander Bryan.
* John Fielding. Simeon Taylor. * Oliver Ross.
PRINCIPALS.
James I. Lourie.
Sanford C. Mead;
Horace Sprague.
* Thomas R. Ingalls.
* James Livingston. Associates,
* W. W. Paddock. S
ASSISTANTS.
GENTLEMEN.
Daniel W. Wright.
Abraham Van Zant.
Susan L. Randall.
Henry W. Merrill.
Albertine Van Alstine.
Joseph Potter.
" Mary E. Mallary.
George D. Stewart.
Mary D. White.
Richard Osburn.
Margaret T. Wood.
James Dobbin.
" Phebe A. Wilson.
* Thomas Ingalls.
Levantia L. Philips.
* Robert Montgomery, Jr.
* Abby Perry.
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* Edwin Andrews. Russell Burt.
David S, Tefft.
LADIES. Miss. Lois Cheeny.
Number of students at date of last report, 135. Value of Academy and lot, $4,800,00. Value of Library, $337,00. Value of Philosophical Aparatus, $423,00.
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TOWN OF GREENWICH.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Called the Orthodox Congregational Church of Greenwich, Wash- ington Co. N. Y. This church was organized March 15th, 1837. It was established upon principles of Temperance and Anti slavery ; and has always sustained a concert for Missions ,and one for the Abolition of slavery throughout the world. The church edifice is handsome and built in modern style. The seats are free, and never were sold or rented. The cost of the church building and parsonage house was $10,000. During the past year there has been a fine large bell and a town clock placed in the steeple of the church. It has sustain- ed the preaching of the gospel nearly every month since its organ- ization. The first Pastor, was Rev. R. A. Avery, who remained only six months, and was succeeded by Rev. John Smith, who was called in June 1838, and remained two and a halfyears. Rev. E. C .- Pritchett was called, March, 1841, and remained four years. Rev. Sabin Mckinney was then called as Pastor, and remained one year. Josiah B. Grinnell, his successor, was called and installed, as Pastor February 1849, and yet officiates in that capacity.
FIRST DEACONS .- James Watson, John Clark
PRESENT DEACONS,-Luke Prentiss. William H. Mowry, Charles J. Gunn, and Abel Wilder.
FIRST CLERK, William H. Mowry. THIRD, George H. Corliss.
SECOND, Edwin Wilmoth. PRESENT, Hiram Corliss,
Rev. Mr. Avery now resides in Galway, Saratoga co. N. Y. Rev. John Smith now resides in Troy, Rensellaer co. N. Y.
Rev. E. C. Pritchett now resides in Rome, Oneida co. N. Y. Rev. Sabin Mckinney now resides in Fredonia, Chatauque co. N Y.
The whole number received in communion since its organization, 205. Present number, 136,
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 1
The Protestant Reformed Dutch Church was organized in 1812, under the charge of Rev. Phillip Duryea of Saratoga, who occasion- ally officiated for about one and a half years. In 1820, Rev. Jacob D. Fonda was called and ordained as pastor of this church, and the church in the centre of Easton; and preached alternately at each place,
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until 1830, when the Easton church relinquished all claims to his services, and he officiated in the church at Union Village alone, un- til 1835. In 1836 Rev. Benjamin Van Zandt was called and ordain- ed, and served six years. In 1843 Rev. Henry Morris was called and installed as pastor, and served about five years. In 1848 Rev. Uriah Marvin was called, and is serving at the present time.
Rev. James Christie now resides in New Jersey.
Rev. Jacob D. Fonda is now pastor of the old Schaghtieoke Dutch Church.
Rev. Benjamin Van Zandt is now pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church in Kinderhook.
Rev. Henry Morris now resides at Buskirk's Bridge.
Whole number of members up to the present time, 584.
Now in communion, 167.
The church property consists of a Church Edifice, Parsonage house, and about 40 acres of first quality land. The land was pre- sented to the church by the late Moses Cowan.
Whole value of the property, $10,000,
BAPTIST CHURCH.
This church was organized in the year 1774, and called the Botts- Kill Baptist Church.
It appears from the records that the first Conference meeting was held June 9th, 1775, at the house of Nathan Tefft (the present resi- dence of Simeon Tefft,) about a half mile below Galesville, and just above the great falls.
Rev. Lemuel Powers officiated as Pastor in 1775.
In 1782, Nathan Tanner was ordained and installed as Pastor. He served until a difficulty arose that caused the church to withdraw fellowship from him; which resulted in a division of the church, a small portion of its members only adhered to Elder Tanner.
In 1794, Rev. Edward Barber was called and ordained as Pastor : the ordination sermon was preached by the Rev. Caleb Blood of Shafts- bury Vt. Elder Barber continued as Pastor until 1834, having preached 40'years, when he died.
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TOWN OF CREENWICH
In 1834, Rev. Isaac Wescott was called and officiated as Pa for about six months. He was succeeded by Rev. Nathaniel Co. in 1835, who officiated until 1837, when at his own request he dismissed. In 1838, Rev. P. D. Gillette was called and installe Pastor ; he served one year, after which Rev. Nathaniel Colver called again, and served three or four months, then asked for a mission which was granted.
In 1839, Rev William Arthur was called and installed as Pas He served until July 30, 1844, when he resigned.
In 1844, August 19, Rev. J. O. Mason was installed as Pastor, yet officiates in that capacity.
FIRST DEACONS.
PRESENT DEACONS.
Robert Kenyon, 1791.
Clark Adams.
Thomas Bently,
do.
James Parker.
Richard Parker,
1816.
Thomas Cottrell.
Smith Barber,
do.
Willard Tefft.
Clark Adams,
1840.
Nathan Stewart.
Martin Rogers.
do.
Nathan Crandall.
Enos Durham.
CLERKS.
Joseph Reynolds,
1775.
James Tefft. (Since 1811.
Elisha Bently.
1778.
HarveyC leaver.
Stanton Teff-,- 1795.
Martin Rogers.
Asa Tefft,
1807.
Isaac G. Parker.
Joseph Heath,
1808. Shepherd D. Cutting, wł
Jonathan Sprague,
1811. the present Clerk.
The church was incorporated according to law in 1794. The Trustees were
Robert Kenyon, William Tefft, Smith Barber,
Nathan Tefft, Oliver Rogers, William Tefft Jr.
The first church building was erected about this time, on the about a half mile southerly from the Furnace in Easton. In the 1803, John P. Becker made a donation of the present site toge with the burying ground in rear ; soon after which the present fice was built: About the year 1828, David Whipple presente church with the present Parsonage house lot.
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The whole number of members admitted since the organization of the church is 2621.
Present number of members, 482.
During the past year the society have placed a large bell, and town clock in their belfry.
The church property is valued at $7,000.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
UNION VILLAGE BRANCH-
This society was organized in 1838. Its first Trustees were
George Fisher, Oliver Ross, Joshua Dupey,
Francis Roberson, Joseph Milliman, Phineas K. Stewart.
The folowing are the names of Ministers, who have been attached to this church since its organization.
Rev. J. Poor. Rev. C. Fuller,
E. B. Hubbard. 66 J. Leonard.
" D. Starks. L. S. Stillman,
Mr. Stillman is officiating at the present time, not only for this branch, but as Pastor of the North Greenwich, and Battenville chur- ches, at one of which places he preaches every Sabbath alternately.
The church edifice is constructed with much taste.
Number of communicants now connected with the church, 242.
PRESENT TRUSTEES.
Oliver Ross, Albert C. White, Jeremiah Roberson,
Jesse B. Fursman, Francis Roberson.
UNION VILLAGE LODGE, No. 122.
I. O. of O. F.
This Lodge was organized in 1845. Its first officers were
P. L. Barker. N. G. Charles R. Ingalls V G.
Present officers,
Asa F. Holmes, N. G. S. Timmerman, V G.
John Barnard R. S. and N. G. Moor, T.
Whole number initiated 130.
Present number of members about 80.
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TOWN OF GREENWICH.
UNITED BROTHERS OF TEMPERANCE.
This is a Temperance Society which was originated in 1848. It is founded upon principles similar to those of the Sons of Tem- ' perance, but it is not a secret society. The society numbers 150.
ONECO DIVISION No. 421, S. of T.
This Division was organized in 1848, The first officers were
C. J Gunn, W. P. N. Bryant, W. A.
J. G. Gay, R. S. J. H. White, T.
Present officers,
N. G. Moor, W. P. R. Montgomery Jr, W. A.
Seymour Russell, R. S.
John II. White, T.
Whole number initiated
Present number of members 80.
BATTENVILLE.
Is situated four miles above Union Village, on the Batten Kill. Its first settlers were Pardon Teffs, Nathan Cottrell, John McLean, Thomas McLean, and others. The present population is estimated at about 300. The village is quite a thriving place, and contains a Post Office, -- one Church, (Methodist,)-a lodge of Odd Fellows,- a society of the Brothers of Temperance- a Cotton mill,-Grist miill .- Saw null &c. This village is also on the line of the propo- sed Railroad, and it requires but the advantages which such a struc- ture would afford, to spring up at once into a place of importance.
DIRECTORY.
PHYSICIAN, -Ichry K. McLean.
MERCHANTS.
MILLINER.
Willard W. White. Aaron M. MeLan. Roctus Murch. Arn Hicks.
Mrs. J. Davis.
SHOE MAKER-
Adlancon Lewis. Jr.
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TOWN OF GREENWICHI.
HOTEL. WAGON MAKER.
Willard W. White.
Alonzo Weir.
TAILOR.
BLACKSMITH,
Otis Gilson.
James K. Hyatt.
SAW MILL.
MILLER.
David Welch.
John B. Davids.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
BATTENVILLE BRANCE.
This section was established in 1845. The first Trustees were Francis K. Hyatt, Phineas K. Stewart, and Abel Howard.
The church property is valued at $1,200.
Present number of members 21.
EVENING STAR LODGE, No 229. I. O. of O. F.
This Society was organized in 1846. Its first officers were Charles Fredrickson N. G. D. S. Tefft V. G.
Present officers.
Otis Gilson, N. G.
Asa Hicks, V. G.
Present number of members 30.
GALES VILLE.
This place, formerly known as Arkansaw, derived its present name from John Gale, the former proprietor of the principal part of the village site. It is located on both sides of the Batten Kill, and is distant from Union Village 2 miles. The Kill here falls a single leap some 40 feet, thus affording one of the best water powers in the country, and which is at present but partially occupied. This vici- nity was first settled by Abraham Lansing, (who built the first Grist Mill and frame house about sixty years ago) and others named Gage, White, Tefft, &c. The place now contains a population estimated
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at 400,-1 Woollen Factory,-2 Saw mills,-2 Grist mills,-2 Ce- ment and Plaster mills,-a Church,-Post Office, and a division of the Sons of Temperance.
DIRECTORY.
HOTEL.
WAGON SHOP.
Reuben G. Gamble.
Elisha B. Sherman. Joseph Miller. George Heath ...
MERCHANTS.
Gale & Lewis. Reuben G. Gamble. C. D. Jones.
WOOLEN FACTORY.
Hart Reynolds.
TAILOR.
Samuel Burke.
James H. Bassett. Joel Robertson, (Easton side.
SHOE MAKER.
Archibald Smith.
BLACKSMITH.
Lewis Tefft.
CEMENT MILLS.
Francis Fenton.
PLASTER MILLS.
Gale & Lewis. James Watson. R. G. Gamble.
Gale & Lewis. R. G. Gamble.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
This church called the West Greenwich Baptist Church was set off from Bottskill Church in 1837, under the charge of Rev. B. F. Gar- field; who officiated as Pastor until 1844, when Thomas S. Rogers was called and served about one year.
In 1845 Rev. Solomon Gale was called and installed as Pastor, and remained about 3 years, when Rev. Jerome Mason the present Pastor was called and ordained.
The names of the Deacons of this church, from its organization, are Abner Wright, David W. Williams, John Shaw and Rodney Fax- ton,
CLERK. Green R. Lewis.
(Conclusion of the Town of Greenwich in the next number.)
TIN SHOP & STORE.
GRIST MILLS. Peter Patten, (Easton side.) William M. Palmer.
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The whole number of members admitted 287. 154.
Now in Communion
The church edifice is a handsome brick building, valued at about $3,000.
Gales Ville also has a division of the Sons of Temperance, called the Batten Kill Division, instituted June 12, 1848, and is in a flourishing condition.
LAKE.
Is nine miles North East from Union Village. Its first settlers were, Alexander Reid, William Pratt, John McEachron, Robert McNaughton, Walter Stewart, Tinsler, and Robert Mount.
The village is situated at the outlet of Cowan's Lake, and contains a population of about 200. There are here a Grist mill, Tannery, two Saw mills and a Post Office.
This place has improved very much within a few years, and is now in a thriving condition and is surrounded by a rich farming country.
DIRECTORY.
PHYSICIAN.
SHOE MAKERS.
John Mack.
MERCHANTS.
Thomas White. William Hawkins. Samuel B. Mathews.
Abraham Mathews, Jr.
Walter G. Stewart.
MILLER.
Sidney Mathews.
Philip Norcross,
GROCERY.
TANNERY.
Martin Coon.
Thomas Robertson.
TAILOR.
WAGGON MAKERS.
Joseph Babcock.
John B. Clark. Levi M. Weaver.
BLACKSMITHS.
William Henry.
John L. Clark.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
This Church was set off from Bottskill church in 1834. The con-
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stituted members were 16 males, and 19 females.
Rev. Archibald Kinyon, was the first Pastor, and served until 1838, when Rev. Benjamin F. Garfield was called and installed as Pastor, and served about one year; after which Elder Kinyon was recalled, and officiated until 1840.
In 1840 Rev. Ebenezer Hall was called, and remained one year.
In 1841 Elder William Brand was installed as Pastor, and contin- ued until 1844.
In 1845, July Ist, Elder Stephen Wright was settled as Pastor and officiates at the present time.
The following are the names of the Deacons from the commence- ment.
Norman Wallace, Joseph R. Tefft, Reuben Clough,
John McClellen, Charles Coon, William Hawkins.
The following are the names of the Church Clerks from its estab- lishment, Isaac Hanks, William Hawkins The present Clerk, is Daniel Wallace 2nd, who was also the first clerk.
Sabbath Schools have been attempted some in former years, and since 1845, from 30 to 50 children have been taught on the Sabbath. During the summer season the usual Congregation on the Sabbath is about 100.
The whole number who have been admitted members 182.
Present number of Communicants-
93.
This Church is a good substantial edifice, valued at, at least $2,500
NORTH GREENWICH
This is a small settlement, five miles distant from Union Village, containing a Post Office, Church, Store, and several mechanics shops. The place is generally known as Reid's Corners, deriving this name from the principal proprietor, William Reid, who is Post Master and has held the office since 1825, when it was first established. Among the first settlers of this vicinity we find the names of Archibald Mc Kaller, Woods, Seybrants, Shanklands. &c.
DIRECTORY
MERCHANT.
TAILOR.
William Reid.
William Trupp.
TANNER.
COOPER.
Lewis Scofield.
John Stoddard.
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TOWN OF GREENWICH.
SHOE MAKERS. Lewis Scofield. Samuel Bullock.
PHYSICIAN. John Stevenson.
BLACKSMITH. James Davison.
THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
The first church organization of this denomination in this town was made at North Greenwich in 1818. The Trustees were Phin- eas Langworthy, Derastus Hanks and John Sprague. Owing to the imperfect records extant we cannot give the names of the Pastors, but it appears that service was regularly continued here until 1838, when the branch at Union Village was established, since which time services have occurred only on every alternate Sabbath. The church building at this place is in good repair and is valued at $1,- 000.
Present number of communicants 24.
EAST GREENWICH.
Is eight miles above Union Village on the Batten Kill. It was first settled by Archibald Livingston William Black, Alexander Shaw, Roger Reid, and James Cherry. This is the oldest settled place in the town. A Store has been kept here about 51 years.
A Division of the Sons of Temperance, an excellent Church Edifice called the Associate Church ( now in the course of erection, ) a Post Office, Woolen Factory, and other mills, render this quite a thriving little place. The Post Office was established about 12 years ago . and Moses Robertson was appointed Post Master, which office he has since held until within a short time when William Hall was appointed.
DIRECTORY.
MERCHANTS,
MILLER.
Beebe & Stone. William Jacobie.
William S. Tanner.
SAW MILL.
TAILORS.
Rufus Walker.
Curtis H. Snow.
SHOE MAKER.
BLACKSMITH.
William Hall.
Abner C. Barnard.
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TOWN OF GREENWICH.
CENTER FALLS.
This is a small settlement on the Batten Kill, about two miles above Union village. The stream falls about 30 feet at this place, affording excellent facilities for manufacturing; whichis only partial- ly occupied by a Grist mill, and Cotton mill, both of which employ about 40 hands. Should the Troy and Rutland railroad pass along this route, (as now contemplated,) the natural advantages here exist- ing will soon be improved and rendered valuable.
Thomas McLean, James Conoly, Nathan Rogers and Smith Barber, were among the first settlers of this vicinity, as appears from the earliest records extant.
DIRECTORY.
MERCHANT.
MILLER.
William J. Keith.
Mathew Burdick.
HOTEL.
SHOE MAKER.
Thomas E. Weir.
Alonzo Rice,
CABINET MAKER.
COOPER.
Erastus Whitney. BLACKSMITHS.
Robert Montgomery.
Amos Aiken.
Richard O'Connell.
COTTON MILL, (Jackson side.) Truesdell & Fredrickson.
Quite an extensive buiness in making Pottery, and burning Lime, is carried on in the western part of this town. At Ball mountain sev- eral Kilns, owned by Messrs. Gamble, Tefft and Wright, are in ac- tive operation. They were formerly owned by Samuel Heath, Gard- ner Thayer, and Charles S. Wright. The Pottery above spoken of, is also near the mountain, and was established by Lemuel Rowel who was succeeded by O. V. Lewis, the present proprietor. An excellent article is here manufactured, and disposed of in all parts of this and the adjoining counties.
Near the mouth of the Batten Kill, is a Sawmill owned by Messrs. Holmes & Shearer where quite a large amount of Lumber is annually cut for market. At Fort Miller Bridge there is a small settlement- and a Grocery Store owned by Daniel Edwards. Fort Miller village is partially within the limits of this town, but will be described in the town of Fort Edward.
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As the friend of New Yorkers, Gen. Schuyler was no favorite with the inhabitants of Now England, and the latter were those who as- persed him with the most bitterness. The congress, for the honor of their arms, and to satisfy the people, decreed an inquiry into the conduct of the officers, and that successors should be dispatched to relieve them in command. The result of the investigation was favorable to them; by the intercession of Washington, the appoint- ment of successors was waived. But what was not a little remarka- ble, is, that in the midst of all these disasters, no sort of disposition to submit appeared in any quarter. No public body discovered symptoms of dismay, and if a few individuals betrayed a want of firmness, they were chiefly persons without influence, and without character.
Meanwhile, the congress apprehending the news of these sinister events might operate to the prejudice of the negotiations opened with the court of France, and, as it too often happens, being more tender of their own interests than of the reputation of their generals, they hesitated not to disguise the truth of facts, by throwing upon St. Clair the imputation of imbecility and misconduct. Their agents were accordingly instructed to declare that all these reverses were to be attributed to those officers who, with a garrison of five thousand men, well armed and equipped, had wanted capacity to defend an al- most impregnable fortress; that, as for the rest, the Americans, far from being discouraged. only waited for the occasion to avenge their defeats. Washington, who in this crisis as in all the preceding, manifested an unshaken constancy, was entirely occupied in provi- ding means to confirm the tottering state of the republic; he exerted the utmost diligence in sending re-inforcements and necessaries to the army of Schuyler. The artillery and warlike stores were expe- dited from Massachusetts. General Lincoln, a man of great influ-
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ence in New England, was sent there to encourage the militia to en- list. Arnold, in like manner, repaired thither; it was thought his ar- dor might serve to inspirit the dejected troops. Colonel Morgan, an officer whose brilliant valor we have already had occasion to remark, was ordered to take the same direction with his troop of light horse. All these measures, conceived with prudence and executed with promptitude, produced the natural effect. The Americans recovered by degrees their former ardor, and their army increased from day to day.
During this interval, general Burgoyne exerted himself with ex- treme diligence in opening a passage from Fort Ann to Fort Ed- ward. But notwithstanding the ardor with which the whole army en- gaged in the work, their progress was exceedingly slow; so formida- ble were the obstacles which nature as well as art had thrown in their way. Besides having to remove the fallen trees with which the enemy had obstructed the roads, they had no less than forty bridges to construct, and many others to repair. Finally, the army encoun- tered so many impediments in measuring this inconsiderable space, that it could not arrive upon the banks of the Hudson, near Fort Edward, until the thirteenth of July. The Americans, either be- cause they were too feeble to oppose the enemy, or that Fort Edward was no better than a ruin, unsusceptible of defense, or, finally, be- cause they were apprehensive that colonel St. Leger, after the re- duction of Fort Stanwix, might descend by the left bank of the Mo- hawk to the Hudson, and thus intercept their retreat, retired lower down to Stillwater, where they threw up intrenchments. At the same time they evacuated Fort George, having previously burned their vessels upon the lake, and interrupted in various places the road which leads thence to Fort Edward. The route from Ticonderoga to this fortress by Lake George was thus left entirely open by the re- publicans. The English, upon their arrival on the Hudson river, which had been so long the object oftheir wishes, and which had been at length attained at the expense of so many toils and hardships, were seized with a delirium of joy, and persuaded themselves that victory could now no longer escape them. But ere long, their bril - liant hopes were succeeded by anxiety and embarrassment.
All the country around them was hostile, and they could obtain no provisions but what they drew from Ticonderoga. Accordingly,
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from the thirtieth of July to the fifteenth of August, the English ar- my was continually employed in forwarding batteaux, provisions, and ammunition, from Fort George to the first navigable part of the Hudson, a distance of about eighteen miles. The toil was excessive in this operation, and the advantage gained by it in no degree cquiv- alent to the expense of labor and time. The roads were in some parts steep, and in others required great repairs. Of the horses that were expected from Canada, scarcely one third were yet arrived, and it was with difficulty that fifty pair of oxen had been procured. Heavy and continual rains added to these impediments, and notwith- standing all the efforts which had been used, it was found difficult to supply the army with provisions for its current consumption, and ut- terly impracticable in this mode to establish such a magazine as would enable it to prosecute the further operations of the campaign. On the fifteenth, there was not above four days' provision in store, nor above ten batteaux in the Hudson river.
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