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45).
Males.
Females.
355
65
Chateaugay
2,719
2,127
592
2,719
1,026
139
540
352
131
57
391
342
299
Native.
Foreign-
born.
White.
Colored.
Males.
Females.
Aliens.
Total.
10
141
116
18
7
96
64
83
81
Malone
7,365
5,494
1,079 372
260
231
106 51
8
736 247
6
Chateaugay
1,384 1,016 899
399
STATISTICAL.
XVI .- Showing how many of the Inhabitants of each Town at the Census of 1875 were born in certain selected Counties, States, and Foreign Countries.
BORN IN THE UNITED STATES.
BORN IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
General Total.
Total born in United
Total born in New York.
Born in the County where
Born in Counties of New
Co. where enumerated.
Born in other Counties of
New York.
In Maine.
In New Hampshire.
In Vermont.
In Massachusetts.
In Rhode Island.
In Connecticut.
In New Jersey.
In Pennsylvania.
In other U. S.
In Canada.
In England.
In the German Empire.
In Ireland.
In Scotland.
In other Foreign Coun-
Bangor ..
2,266
1,946
1,672
1,533
123
16
16
215
30
7
5
320
218
1
94
6
1
Belmont ...
2,088
1,655
1,497
1,051
410
36
1
15
115
16
1
3
6
433
335
5
87
5
1
Bombay ...
1,391
1,054
978
826
135
17
1
9
53
3
1
2
7
337
203
8
...
1
33
1
Brighton ...
220
188
106
74
8
4
23
1
8
2
21
12
6
2
1
Burke.
2,115
1,629
1,382
1,204
158
20
1
21
195
15
1
4
1
2
7
486
307
13
132
31
3
Chateangay
2,719
2,127
1,885
1,586
233
66
5
21
174
19
12
2
1
7
592
347
17
2
201
24
1
Constable.
1,584
1,184
1,021
941
63
17
9
136
13
1
3
400
242
7
145
3
Dickinson
2,022
1,851
1,455
1,085
22
2
23
325
17
1
5
4
18
171
130
8
28
4
1
Duane.
289
252
214
155
48
11
1
3
24
3
17
3
9
604
482
3
1
107
11
Franklin
1,091
892
774
518
248
8
9
91
7
2
1
8
199
62
10
2
122
Harrietstown
491
442
367
183
175
9
3
1
66
4
101
1 17
2
11
66
1,337
28
5
456
31
14
Moira.
2,279
1,897
1,582
1,340
197
45
80
202
10
3
4
1
1
1
338
240
7
86
5
Totals.
30,822
24,490
21,186
17,853
2,838
495
24
313
2,417
274
69
10
30
157
6,332
4,263
123
16
1,764
127
39
XVII .- Statement of Votes cast at the Election held November 1, 1824.
GOVERNOR.
LIEUT .- GOVERNOR.
SENATOR.
ASSEMBLY.
CONGRESS.
De Witt Clinton.
Samuel Young.
James Talmadge.
Erastus Root.
John Crary.
Natt. Pitcher.
Asa Hascall.
David Erwin.
Henry H. Ross.
Wm. Hogan.
Fort Covington
125
. 144
125
140
116
149
115
147
85
178
Constable
109
57
111
49
99
58
48
63
90
68
Malone.
199
52
205
47
196
52
207
43
168
75
Bangor.
124
8
124
8
120
12
121
7
72
54
Dickinson.
35
108 19
121
102
30
101
36
75
61
Totals.
714
388
725
363
663
413
628
402
491
580
XVIII .- Showing the Real and Personal Estate, as Assessed and Equalized, and Amount of Taxes Levied upon the Several Towns . in Franklin County for the Year 1878.
ASSESSED VALUATION.
DIFFERENT TAXES LEVIED ON TOWNS.
TAXES RE-ASSESSED ON SAME LANDS.
TOWNS.
Acres.
Real Estate.
Personal Estate.
Town Taxes.
County Taxes.
School Taxes.
State Taxes.
Tax of 1877 uncol.
Non-res. Road Tax.
.Res. Road Tax.
Non-res. School Tax.
jected Tax.
Rate on $1.
Bangor
26,288
$682,162
$61,200
$686,881
$681.21
$3,133.02
$587.63
$1,006.50
Belmont.
97,791
341,892
297,971
952.41
1,359.12
254.91
436.62
$57.68
$790.52
$6.93
$494.10
$574.20|
.0082
Bombay
20,198
459,322
58,065
391,870
1,489.00
1,778.40
335.24
574.22
4.32
1.58
33
.00815
Brandon.
189,887
503,774
2,600
359,322
565.75
1,638.99
307.40
526.52
1,399.75
885.66
97.73
.006
Brighton
46,138
57,412
650
49,138
442.16
224.12
42.04
72.00
1.79
221.68
184.37
268.81
.0135
Burke
26,096
588,640
7,150
475,880
699.90
2,170.06
407.12
697.32
5,32
3.00
7.03
.0067
Chateaugay
29,761
436,470
28,100
685,021
1,351.29
3,124.56
586.04
1,003.77
6.57
17.54
.013
Dickinson
180,028
467,137
9,600
452,677
1,008.11
2,064.78
387.27
663.32
229.83
436.43
13.04
546.04
.0089
Duane
46,673
54,372
1,000
67,994
505.05
310.14
58.17
99.63
576.35
Fort Covington.
22,280
654,770
82,718
640,361
1,433.81
2,920.88
547.82
938.33
20.31
2.63
4.90
.008
Franklin ..
89,074
156,383
2,500
147,975
579.77
674.95
126.59
216.84
31,55
725.72
302.56
319.45
.0114
Harrietstown ..
87,450
83,040
725
74,370
724.94
339.13
63.62
108.97
4.23
397.87
180.98
1,150,11
.0164
Malone
63,200
1,990,690
841,300
3,158,106
7,524.42
14,404.72
2,701.78
4,627.63
108.12
34.94
1.93
35.50
.01034
Moira.
28,124
373,320
28.560
560,829
702.67
2,557.99
479.79
821.79
35,94
1.20
.0114
Westvillo.
21,526
288,975
15,551
306,953
531.48
1,400.08
262.60
449.79
11.75
.0088
Totals.
995,061
$7,489,619
$1,149,216
$8,638,835
$20,456.13
$39,402.98
$7,300.54 $12,658.65
$517.40
$4,550.95
$65.59
$2,855.45 $3,290.24
1
Fort Covington.
2,418
1,814
1.667
1,532
80
55
3
23
92
Malone
7,365
5,494
4,733
4,158
427
148
7
52
Westville.
1,721
1,383
1,230
1,168
50
12
15
127
8
1
4
1
92
54
2
123
1
Brandon
736 247
644
541
467
69
5
12
75
10
...
...
...
....
...
5
2
37
31
2
...
49
31
1
232
5
5
137
3
8
9
2
14
1,871 382
36
106
1
144
Chateaugay.
122
89
104 15
30
112
Constable ..
20,547
351,260
9,500
283,487
1,264.16
1,293.04
242.52
415.40
0086
664.12 141.73
273.50
.0216
Aggregate
Equalized
Valuation.
Non-res. Re-
.0073
TOWNS.
States.
enumerated.
York contiguous to the
1
....
12
...
3
348
1
3
tries.
TOWNS.
Total.
1 1
1
1
504
10
400
HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, NEW YORK.
XIX .- Statement of the Names of the several Incorporated Companies liable to Taxation in the County of Franklin ; the Amount of Real and Personal Estate belonging to each, as the same is set down in the Assessment Rolls which have been sanctioned by the Board of Supervisors of said County, and the Amount of Tax assessed upon each for the Year 1878.
TOWNS.
NAME OF CORPORATION.
Amount of Real Estate.
Amount of Stock taxable, deduct- Total Valuation. ing Real Estate.
Amount of Tax.
Bangor.
Ogdensburgh & Lake Champlain Railroad.
$49,200
$49,200
$359.16
Burke ..
Ogdensburgh & Lake Champlain Railroad
80,000
80,000
536.00
Chateaugay.
Ogdensburgh & Lake Champlain Railroad
55,000
55,000
715.00
Malone ..
Ogdensburgh & Lake Champlain Railroad
129,900
129,900
1,343.17
Malone.
Malone Water Company ...
1,100
$30,000
31,100
321.57
Malone.
Malone Gas Company.
3,600
4,000
7,600
78.58
Malone.
National Bank of Malone.
5,150
200,000
205,150
2,121.25
Malone
Farmers' National Bank of Malone ...
150,000
150,000
· 1,551.00
Moira
Ogdensburgh & Lake Champlain Railroad
42,000
42,000
478.80
Totals
$365,950
$384,000
$749,950
$7,504.53
THE POOR-HOUSE.
The poor-house farm is located about two miles south- west of the village. The old poor-house building was of wood, one and one-half stories high. The present building was erected in 1870, upon the site of the old structure, and is a neat three-story brick building, heated by steam, and is in all respects one of the most complete eleemosynary insti- tutions in the State.
As an interesting statistical document, the following re- port of the superintendent of the poor for the year 1878 is subjoined :
To the Honorable, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Franklin :
The undersigned, Superintendent of the Poor for said county, re- spectfully submits the following report to your honorable body :
EXPENDITURES FOR THE PRESENT YEAR.
Bangor.
For temporary relief. $509.96
" Nelson Stimson, for services 20.25
' M. J. Hinman, for services. 44.00
" transportation of paupers .. 2.92
-$577.13
Brighton.
For temporary relief.
$12.18
- $12.18
Belmont.
For temporary relief. $521.17
Peter Hanley, for services. 5.00
¥ M. L. Good, for services. 65.00
R. J. Taylor, for services 10.25
James Mancelcy, for services. 35.00
" transportation of paupers. 7.22
-$643.64
Bombay.
For temporary relief. $194.42
James McElwain, for services 18.00
" Peter Daley, for services. 12.00
" transportation. 7.05
-$231.47
Burke.
For temporary relief .$170.13
Curtis Avery, for services. 6.00
Benjamin Child, for services. 19.00
Charles Roby, for services .. 16.75
-$211.88
Brandon.
For temporary relief $112.97
" J. C. Orvis, for services. 15.00
-$127.97
Chateaugay.
For temporary relief. .$599.19
" HI. Sancomb, for services. 9.00
" P. McGuire, for services. 19.50
" C. D. Silver, for services. 38,60
-$666.29
Constable.
For temporary relief. $583.95
" F. B. Platt, for services. 35.00
" S. M. Conery, for services. 16.50
" transportation. 2.40
-$637.85
Dickinson.
For temporary relief. $306.58
" John Dawson, for services. 60.00
" transportation ...
8.90
-$375.48
Duane. (Nothing.)
Fort Covington.
For temporary relief .. $405.53
Malachi Barry, for services. 36.00
" Neal Campbell, for services 16.00
" transportation .. 5.10
-$462.13
Franklin.
For temporary relief $73.94
" Pat. Sullivan, for services. 26.00
" Wm. Carney, for services. 11.00
4 transportation. 5.10
-$116.94
Harrietstown.
For temporary relief ..
$85.80
" I. Vosburgh, for services ... ......
17.00
-$102.80
Malone.
For temporary relief .. $1388.68
Eusebe Lalime, for services ..... 13.50
" C. B. Conant, for services 100.00
A. G. Crooks, for services 110.00
transportation. 14.50
-$1576.68
Moira.
For temporary relief. .$324.20
H. M. Pierce, for services. 18.00
" A. G. Perry, for services. 22.00
transportation .. 1.95
-$366.15
Westville.
For temporary relief $354.58
" E. H. Nobles, for services 25.75
" W. H. Freeman, for services. 31.00
" transportation 1.00
-$412.33
EXPENSES OF POOR-HOUSE AND FARM.
For repairs on building .. $88.22
" furniture and tools 155.10
insurance on building .. 70.00
" water-works. 25.24
stock
140.00
wood. 579.09
" medical attendance and medi- cines 197.23
" coffins
40.00
" sundry expenses, as per vouch- ers. 2340.49
flour and meal .. 945.36
pork and beef. 759.38
accounts of 1877. 235.93
-$5576.04
RESIDENCE OF A. W. FERGUSON, ELM STREET, MALONE, NEW YORK .
401
TOWN OF MALONE.
COUNTY AT LARGE.
For examination, transportation, and clothing of lunatics.
$329.00
" legal services and to justices ..... 81.50
" printing and stationery .... 35.23
sundry expenses, as per vouch-
ers.
- $588.21
Total expenditures .. ....... $12,685.67
RECAPITULATION.
For temporary relief.
$5,593.28
" poor-masters' services ...
871.10
transportation ..
57.04
" poor-house and farm
5,576.04
county at large ...
588.21
$12,685.67
Expended in each town for medical services, medicines, coffins, and tramps, and included in tho items of the above report designated "temporary relief :"
Medical Services and Coffins. Medicines.
Tramps.
Bangor
$90.00
$12.00
$14.20
Brighton
185.20
10.00
Bombay.
33.25
4.00
3.75
Burke ..
100.00
3.75
Brandon
61.68
Chateaugay.
207.23
34.00
47.00
Constable
397.40
8.00
3.30
Dickinson
162.75
10.00
.75
Duane.
Fort Covington ..
81.70
1.00
Franklin
....
Harrietstown
317.46
97.00
26.60
Moira
131.25
8.00
7.60
Westville
35.85
7.00
Totals.
$1,803.77
$190.00 $107.65
Amount raised and placed to the eredit of the Poor Fund during the current year :
By tax according to estimate of last year for temporary relief, poor-masters' services, and transportation ... $8,000.00
By tax according to estimate of last year for poor-house expenses ..
5,000.00
For deficiency
1,000.00
By licenses and fincs
2,637.05
Total $16,337.05
Estimate of amounts necessary to be raised for the coming year : Temporary relief, poor-masters' services, and transporta- tion
$7,500.00
Poor-house expenses. 5,500.00
Total .. $13,000.00
Number of paupers and tramps in the poor-house during the year: Permanent paupers .. 45
Temporary
67
Tramps ..
/ 62-
174
Number weeks' board to keeper's family .... 263
"
=
panpers
4083.4
66
tramps ..
20.2-
4366.6
Cost of board per week, $1.10 for each person, making a total of
$4809.55
CHAPTER LXXV.
MALONE.
Geographieal and Topographieal-The Pioneers-Their Locations- Pioncer Physicians-Pioneer Merchants-Early Innkeepers, cte .- Interesting Extracts from Franklin Telegraph-War of 1812-In- eidents-Sojourn of Gen. Wilkinson-Invasion of tho Villago by tho British-Potition for Protcetion-The Arsenal.
GEOGRAPHICAL AND TOPOGRAPHICAL.
MALONE is an interior town, lying north of the geo- graphical eentre of the county, and is bounded as follows :
on the north by Constable and Westville, on the east by Burke and Belmont, on the south by Duane, and on the west by Bangor and Brandon.
The surface of the town is level in the north, and broken or hilly in the south. It is watered by Salmon River and Branch Pond Brook. The former enters the town in the southeast corner, and flows in a northwesterly course, empty- ing into the St. Lawrence River. The latter is the outlet of Branch Pond, and empties into the Salmon at Malone. Branch, Beaver, Gourd, Mud, and Twin Ponds are small bodies of water in the southern part of the town. The soil in the north part of the town is fertile and under a good state of cultivation, while the south part is sandy and unproductive.
THE PIONEERS.
The first settlers of Malone were natives of the " Green Mountain State." The sturdy pioneers, who in the begin- ning of the present century left the comforts of a New England home and sought an abode in what was then the wilds of Northern New York, brought with them those New England traits of character which are ever synony- mous with honesty, integrity, and industry. This ennobling character shone resplendent in the pioneers of Malone, and they have left the impress of that character upon their posterity.
To Enos, Nathan, and John Wood is ascribed the honor of having been the first settlers within the present bounda- ries of Malone. They came from St. Albans, Vt., and settled here in 1802. Enos located on the road lead- ing to South Bangor, on lands now owned by D. Hardy ; Nathan occupied the premises now owned by H. Orcutt; and John settled on lands now owned by Noah Sabin. The Woods were prominently identified with the carly develop- ment of the town and county, and were well qualified to endure the hardships and privations incident to pioneer life. John Wood was locally prominent as a politician, and was the first sheriff of Franklin County, appointed March 17, 1808, six days after the act passed the Legisla- ture incorporating the county.
The healthful climate and fertility of the soil soon attracted the attention of others, and the year 1803 wit- nessed the arrival of numerous families, chicfly from Ver- mont, anxious to rear their homes in these fertile lands.
Among this number were Newell Conger and Luther Winslow. The latter located about two and a half miles south of the village. Amos V. Keeler and Joseph Shields settled on what is now known as the " Winslow Place." Eben Berry located about three miles west of the present village, on the road to North Bangor. A son, Jchiel Berry, is one of the oldest living residents of the county.
One of the pioneers of 1803 was Noah Moody, who settled on the present site of the village, on premises now occupied by C. B. Conant. He was an active pioncer, and built the first court-house for Franklin County, which is the present court-house remodeled and improved. He was the first apothecary, and also kept the first bookstore and the ouly one prior to 1822. A part of his dwelling was used for this purpose. He was also a surveyor, and evidently a useful man in the new settlement.
Roswell Wilcox, a captain in the militia, was a pioneer
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Belmont
Malone
402
HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, NEW YORK.
about two miles west of the village, on the road to North Bangor. He was the first tanner and currier and boot- and shoe-maker in the town.
A worthy pioneer, who located just out of the present limits of the village, on the Fort Covington road, was David Sperry, familiarly known as "Deacon" Sperry. He was one of the first deacons in the Presbyterian Church at Malone. Lyman Sperry, a brother of " Deacon" David, was also an early settler in this neighborhood, and like his brother was a zealous Congregationalist.
All of the above-mentioned pioneers came in during the years 1802-3. They were followed soon after by others, and not many years elapsed ere this became one of the most flourishing settlements in Northern New York.
Among the early settlers east of the village, on the road to Belmont, was Deacon John Barnes, who located there in about the year 1804. He was a prominent man in the neighborhood, and lived to an advanced age. David Whip- ple was also a pioncer in this vicinity. Nahum, a son of David, was an early settler on the same farm, and was a large landholder. Ambrose Williamson, now living, was an early settler.
Near the east border of the town, on the road to Burke, a family of Webbs were early settlers.
A worthy pioneer cast of the village, on the road to Chateaugay, was Harry S. House, who came from Con- necticut, and settled in 1808. He died in 1847. Capt. Parks and a Mr. Abbott also settled cast of the village.
Ebenezer Brownson settled here prior to 1809. He first located about four miles south, but subsequently removed to the village. He was a leading man in that early day, and was the first judge of the county of Franklin, appointed Feb. 21, 1809.
Capt. Z. Curtis settled east of the village, and the pres- ent cemetery is on lands once owned by lim. Beyond this location, about one and a half miles east of the village, a Capt. Hickok was an early settler. Other pioneers in this vicinity were Timothy Palmer and James Brown, the latter familiarly known as " Uncle Jimmy." Bildad Orcutt was also a pioneer.
One of the pioneers of the village, and a man who figured somewhat conspicuously in the affairs of the little settlement, was John Mazuzan. He lived opposite the Irish Catholic church. He was town clerk for a period of sixteen years. Asa Wheeler was here prior to 1805, and doubtless earlier. He was the first town clerk of the town of " Harrison" in 1805, and was supervisor in 1809.
Prominently identified with the carly history of Malone and Franklin County was Iliram Horton. He was a native of Springfield, Mass., and came to Malone in 1808. He purchased the mill-privileges on both sides of Salmon River, and erected the first mills worthy of the name. He was supervisor of this town in 1810, and subsequently officiated as county treasurer, judge, and first judge, and for a long time was agent for Pierpont and Elliee in the sale of their lands. He died here Oct. 5, 1824, at the age of sixty-four.
Oliver Brewster was an early settler, just outside of the village, on the road to Bangor.
Leonard and Jeremiah Conant were also pioneers. The 1
former settled about four miles south. He was a deacon in the Congregational Church. The latter, familiarly known as " Uncle Jeremiah," located about one and a half miles south. He is still living at an advanced age. Lemuel Parlin was an early settler west of the village. Nathan Blanchard was a pioneer and supervisor of the town in 1808. An enterprising pioneer was Cone Andrus. Two sons, William and Hon. Albert Andrus, are residents of the vil- lage.
PHYSICIANS.
The first disciple of ÆEsculapius who came to the new settlement was Paul Thorndike, who located in about 1810.
Horatio Powell removed to Malone and commenced the practice of medicine in 1811, and remained in the active practice of his profession until within a few years of his death. He died in this village Nov. 12, 1849.
Henry S. Waterhouse was a native of Salisbury, Vt., and came to Malone during the war of 1812. He was cel- ebrated as a surgeon, and in 1826 was chosen professor of surgery in the Vermont University, located at Burlington. He subsequently removed to Key West, Fla. While at this place he went out in a sail-boat, accompanied by two children, and all were drowned.
Other physicians who have settled and practiced in Malone are the following: A. Conant, Thos. R. Powell, Theodore Gay, Calvin Skinner, Sidney P. Bates, James S. Phillips, S. S. Wentworth, A. C. Taylor, Dr. Ralph Irwin, Emile La Roche, and Dr. Belding. The latter is a homoeopathist.
PIONEER MERCHANTS.
The first merchant in the village was Capt. Warren Powers, in 1810, in a stone building on the east side of the river, near the present residence of Widow Smith.
Jonathan Stearns was a pioneer merchant, who offered his wares for sale in a building which occupied the present site of the Hogle House.
A prominent merchant in the early days was Judge Benjamin Clark, on the site now occupied by the Metho- dist church. It is related of him that he wrote to Jacob Wead, his partner, who was absent in Albany purchasing goods, to be sure and bring home a supply of kaughphy !
Among the old merchants are mentioned the names of Samuel Greenough, Wm. Foote, Nathan White, and Peter Hoople.
PIONEER INNKEEPERS.
Among the pioneer hotel-keepers was Appleton Foote, who kept a house on the corner of Main and Webster Streets, on premises now owned by J. C. Sawyer. He also built the first stone bridge across the river.
Warren Powers kept a hotel, prior to 1809, on the site now occupied by the Universalist church. Other early innkeepers were Cone Andrus, Orlando Furniss, Philip Miller, and Deacon Sperry.
The first stove was brought into this town by Jacob Wead in 1821, and quite a discussion arose among the women of the neighborhood whether it was a stow or a stove.
IRON MINE.
The following advertisement appears in the Franklin Telegraph, under date of Oct. 28, 1828:
Photos, by Fay & Goodell, Malone.
GIDEON C. COTTON.
MRS. GIDEON C. COTTON.
GIDEON C. COTTON,
of Malone, eldest son of William and Dorcas Cotton, was born in Otis, Berkshire Co., Mass., Nov. 17, 1802.
William Cotton, a son of William Cotton, who was a Revolutionary soldier for seven years, was born in Suffield, Conn., and removed to Otis, where he married Dorcas Finch, of that placc. Of this union the following children were born : Gideon C., Mary M., Lyman, William, Ira, Horace, and Joshua F.
William Cotton removed to Jay, Essex Co., N. Y., where he remained two years; thence to Shoreham, Vt., where he engaged in farming, finally settling in Weybridge, Vt., where he died in 1853, at the age of seventy-one years.
Gideon Cotton left home in 1822, at the age of twenty, going to Royalton, Niagara Co., N. Y., work- ing on the farm in summer, and teaching in the winter. He returned to Weybridge, remaining four years, and, November, 1827, removed to Malone, Franklin Co., N. Y., where he followed teaching as a profes- sion, teaching in all eight years. In 1831 he set- tled on his present farm, where he has since resided.
He was married, May 18, 1831, to Lorinda, daughter of Lyman Sperry, of Malone. Two chil- dren were born to them, namely, Helen E. and Ly- man S., both of whom are buried at Chandlersville, Cass Co., Ill.
Mrs. Cotton died June 6, 1858, and Mr. Cotton married for his second wife the widow of Dennis Bell, whose maiden name was Laura D. Wheeler,
daughter of John Wheeler, who was a son of Judge Asa Wheeler, one of the early judges of Franklin County. She was born in Malone Feb. 6, 1820. Her children are Emma S. Bell, married to Oliver B. Hale, a farmer in Malone ; Anson R. Bell, married Libbie Kirk, living in Vermont ; Orphia D. Bell, married Smith D. Kings, living in Litchfield, Minn.
Mr. Bell was a farmer and merchant; he died March 12, 1848.
Mr. and Mrs. Cotton are members of the Con- gregational Church. He has always been an active man in matters pertaining to religion, and has been secretary of the Town Bible Society for several years ; secretary of the County Bible Society for twenty-five consecutive years ; secretary of the Tract and Peace Society for several years; school-district clerk for thirty-one consecutive years; inspector of schools and commissioner of schools for one year, to fill vacancy.
In politics Mr. Cotton was a Whig, and after- wards a Republican. For more than fifty years he has been an earnest advocate of the cause of tem- perance.
Mr. Cotton is emphatically a self-made man. Be- ginning life with no capital save that of strong hands and a determination to succeed, he has won his way from obscure poverty to prominence and a comfortable competence, and lie holds a warm place in the hearts of all who know him.
A view of Mr. Cotton's home may be seen on another page of this work.
Dra ar A A POTTAN MINE NV
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TOWN OF MALONE.
"IRON MINE.
"The proprietors of the bed of iron ore, lately discovered in the town of Malone, offer the ore for sale on liberal terms. They have in a few days raised about 200 tons; and as it approaches the surface of a large area, any quantities which may be required ean be delivered at short notice.
" This is believed to be by far the most valuable iron ore ever dis- covered in America, and well deserves the attention of capitalists. The bed is very extensive, and probably inexhaustible. It is situated about three miles westward of the village of Malone, sixty rods from the Hopkinton turnpike. The ore has been tried, and found to pro- duee iron of a quality thought to be not inferior to the best imported. It is brown oxide of iron, as it is technically ealled ; has plenty of flux in it; and is of a granular structure, approaching that of shot ore. It is believed that when penetrated deep, it will come up fully to the deseription of shot ore.
" In the vieinity are plenty of waterfalls for the ercetion of forges, It is in the midst of a fertile agricultural region, and where wood for coal is plenty. It is only about fifteen miles from the navigable waters of the St. Lawrence, by wbich iron ean be conveyed at a small expense to a sure market.
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