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The great portion of the county lies
W. of the main ridge of the Alleghe. ny, and the whole is embraced by that ridge and the Little Allegheny mtn. on the E., and the Laurel hill on the W .; and is therefore within the great secondary formation of the state. Salt, coal and iron, are found in various parts of the co. The first is most abundant in the eastern and northern sections ; the others may be obtained in every t-ship. Beside the mtns. we have named, there is a considerable elevation running in from Maryland, through nearly half the county, which is called Negro mtn., and forms a di- viding ridge for the waters. Yet, the county cannot be termed very hilly ; part is rolling, and part level; the soil, generally of loam, is well adapt- ed to grain, and the clayey portions peculiarly fitted for meadow grasses.
Few counties in the state are better watered. In Somerset and Stoney Creek t-ships, the streams are divided, and form the elevated land which sep- arates them they flow N. and S. To- wards the north runs Stoney creek, a chief constituent of the Conemaugh r., which unites at Johnstown with the Little Conemaugh. Stoney creek re- ceives from the co. on the left, the Quemahoning creek, which has two - considerable forks, and several smaller tributaries, and from the right, Shade creek, which has also numerous rami- fications. In the S. eastern part of the county, Castleman's r. rises in Green- ville t-ship, near the state line, and flowing N. W. through a gap of the main Allegheny, receives in Mifflin t-ship Cox's creek, which runs south- ward by the town of Somerset to meet it ; thence deflecting S. W., the river flows to the western boundary, and unites with the Youghiogheny. Lau- rel creek rises in Somerset t-ship, and running southward parallel with the Laurel mtn., also pours its waters into the Youghiogheny r., within a mile below the mouth of Castleman's r.
Three t-pike roads pass through the co .; one through Somerset borough, to the town of Washington, in Wash- ington co .; another from Bedford, by
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Steystown to Greensburg, and thence fear Steystown, established about 5 to Pittsburg; and the Cumberland or years since. National road, which traverses by the town of Petersburg, the S. W. angle of the co. Upon these, and on the principal country roads, good bridges, generally of stone, are erected.
The towns of the county, are Somerset borough, Milford, Lexing- ton, Petersburg, Smithfield, Salisbury, Steystown, Jennerville, Shanksville, Berlin, &c.
The population of the county, com- posed chiefly of German descendants, was in 1810, 11,284; in 1820, 13,890 ; and in 1830, 17,741 ; of whom 9075 were white males, 8583 white females, 41 free colored males, 41 free colored females, 1 slave; of these there were 70 aliens, 10 blind, 9 deaf and dumb ; the taxables in 1828, 3340.
This population is divided into the following religious sects, viz., the Lu- theran, having 17 churches ; German Reformed 12, Methodists 8, Menonists 5, Baptists 4, Omish 4, English Pres- byterians 2, and Roman Catholic 1. A county Bible society has been es- tablished, and Sunday schools and tract societies in every district. An academy at the borough of Somerset was incorporated in 1810, and receiv- ed from the state a donation of $2000. Country schools are supported by the inhabitants in every t-ship, which are well attended in the winter season.
Large quantities of wheat, and rye, and oats are raised, the latter of which is uncommonly heavy. But the chief rural business is grazing. The breed of cattle is somewhat peculiar, being very small horned, and is much es- teemed. The butter is of excellent quality, and is exported in large quan - titics. Much attention is also given to the breeding of sheep. The chief manufactures are of flour, iron, and whiskey. There are in the county, 65 grist mills, 90 saw mills, 12 fulling mills, and 25 carding engines for wool, 3 furnaces, and 3 forges, and 20 dis- tilleries. The cultivation of the grape has been successfully attempted; of which there is a notable plantation
Somerset, Bedford, and Cambria counties form the 13th judicial district ; sending one member to congress ; Somerset and Bedford alone constitute the 22nd senatorial district, sending one member to the senate of the state ; and the county sends two members to the house of representatives.
By the assessment of 1829, the taxable property of the county was valued, viz., seated lands, $1,086,864 ; unscated, $43,444 ; personal property, including occupations, 108,064. The market price of good lands will vary from 6 to 30 dols. the acre, according to situation and improvement.
This co. paid into the state
treasury in 1831, for tax on writs, 183 00
Tavern licenses, 451 21
Duties on dealers in foreign merchandise, 190 10
Tin and clock pedlars' licen-
ses, 85 50
$909,81
STATISTICAL TABLE OF SOMERSET CO.
(Greatest|Areain Population |Tax-
Townships &c.
Itlı. bth.
acres.
18:20.
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Addison,
10
6
35,000
861
1,185
234
Allegheny,
14
6
55,200
372
506
95
Brothers Valley, 11
8
55,500
1,683
1,875
378
Conemaugh,
9
4
16,360
378
767
130
Elk Lick,
10
8
52,080
1,197
1,531
241
Greenville,
7
6
19,200
394
545
107
Jenner,
10
48,800
1,129
1,167
208
Milford,
16
7
59,600
1,394
1,749
340
Quemahoning,
8
5
15,360
796
1,102
190
Stoney Creck,
10
46,840
754
1,025
175
Somerset
16
10
86,800
1,954
2,515
175
Somerset boro',
9
8
45,960
540
710
126
Shade,
19
11
85,400
948
1,135
Turkeyfoot,
13
9
70,560
1,138
1,281
199
692,548 13,890 17,741 3,340
Somerset, t-ship, Somerset county, bounded N. by Jenner and Quema- honing t-ships, E. by Stoney Creck and Brothers Valley t-ships, S. by Mil. ford t-ship, and W. by Westmoreland co. Greatest length 16, breadth 10 miles ; area, 86,800 acres ; surface rolling ; soil, yellow clay. Pop. in 1830, 2,515 ; taxables, 475. Taxa- ble property in 1829, $181,784, real
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Southampton,
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estate ; personal 15,528 ; rate 5 mills || on the dollar. Laurel hill is on the W. boundary. The t-ship is drained southward by Laurel Hill creek, Mid- dle creek, and Cox's creek, and N. by Wells' creek and the N. and E. forks of the Quemahoning. The turn- pike road from Bedford to Pittsburg crosses the t-ship, and through the bo- rough of Bedford.
Somerset, post town and borough, Somerset t-ship, Somerset co., lying on Cox's creek and on the turnpike road leading from Bedford to Pittsburg 37 miles W. of Bedford, and 237 W. of Philadelphia, 165 from W. C., and 143 from Harrisburg. It was incor- porated by act of assembly 5th March, 1804, enlarged and explained by act 7th April, 1807. It contains about 150 dwellings, 7 stores, 6 taverns, a court house, and prison of stone, and county offices of brick, an academy,to which the legislature granted $2000 in 1810, 1 German Reformed, 1 Luther- an, 1 Methodist churches, two school houses.
Somerton, post office, Philadelphia co., Moreland t-ship, 151 miles from W. C., and 113 from Harrisburg, and about 14 from Philadelphia.
Somerville, small village of Lower Makefield t-ship, Bucks co., on the road from Attleborough to Yardley- ville, 17 miles S. E. from Doylestown; contains 5 or 6 dwellings.
Sougart, a small hamlet of Willis- town t-ship, Chester co., 18 miles N. W. of Philadelphia, and 5} miles N. E. of West Chester.
Soudersburg, a small village of Lampeter t-ship, Lancaster co., on the turnpike road from Lancaster to Phil- adelphia ; distant E. from the former about 8 miles.
South creek, Bradford co., rises in Springfield t-ship, and flows northerly through Wells and Ridgebury t-ships, into the Tioga r., in the state of N. Y., having a course of about 10 ms.
Southampton, t-ship, Bucks county, bounded N. E. by Northampton, S. E. by Bensalem, S. W. by Philadel- phia co. and Montgomery co., and N.
W. by Warminster t-ship. Centrally distant from Philadelphia 17 ms., and 12 ms. S. E. of Doylestown ; length 42, breadth 2₺ ms. ; area, 8254 acres ; surface, rolling ; soil, sandy loam. Pop. in 1830, 1228; taxables, 234. The Poquessing creek flows through the S. E. angle, and a branch of the Pennypack crosses the S. W. South- ampton Quaker meeting is in the N. W. angle.
Southampton, t-ship, Cumberland co., bounded N. E. by Newtown t-ship, S. E. by Manallen t-ship, Adams co., S. W. by Southampton i-ship, Frank- lin co., and N. W. by Shippensburg t-ship. Centrally distant S. W. from Carlisle 18 ms. ; greatest length 6, breadth 5 ms .; area, 17,040 acres ; surface, hilly ; soil, limestone. Pop. in 1830, 1484; taxables, 256; tax- able property in 1829, $501,424. A considerable portion of the t-ship is covered by the S. mtn .; but this ridge here, as in many other places, is susceptible of cultivation. A small stream rising in the hills, flows N. W. 3 or 4 ms., and is then lost in a limestone sink.
Southampton, t-ship, Somerset co., bounded N. by Allegheny t-ship, E. by Bedford co., S. by the state of Maryland, and W. by Greenville and Brothers' Valley t-ships. Centrally distant S. E. from the borough of Somerset 20 ms. ; greatest length 9, breadth 8 ms. ; area, 45,960 acres ; surface, very hilly; soil, red gravel. Pop. in 1830, 710; taxables, 222; taxable property in 1829, real estate, $21,869; personal, including occu- pations, 4200 ; rate of tax, 5 mills on the dollar. The t-ship is drained by Wills creek and its tributaries, Scaf- fold Camp run, Laurel run, and Sav- age run. The falls of Wills creek are near the N. boundary ; upon this creek, near the centre of the t-ship, are salt springs, at which sait works were formerly in operation. The p-o. is named after the t-ship.
South creek, p-o., Wells t-ship, Bradford co., about 260 ms. from W. C., and 148 from Harrisburg.
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Southampton, t-ship, Franklin co., bounded on the N. E. by Cumberland co., S. E. by Adams co., S. W. by Letterkenny and Green t-ships, and N. W. by Fannet t-ship. Centrally distant N. E. from Chambersburg 13 ms. ; greatest length 203, breadth 5 mns .; area, 21,760 acres; surface, level ; soil, chiefly limestone. Pop. in 1830, 1655; taxables, 266. The Concdogwinit creek runs along the N. W. line, and Mean's run, its tributary, on the S. E. The borough of Ship- pensburg, belonging to Cumberland, has been taken in part from this t-ship; a t-pike road runs from it to Cham- bersburg.
Southampton, t-ship, Bedford co., bounded N. by Coleraine and Provi- dence, E. by Bethel f-ship, S. by the state of Maryland, and W. by Cum- berland Valley t-ship. Centrally dis- tant S. from Bedford borough 12 ms. ; greatest length 14, breadth 12} ms .; arca, 93,440 acres; surface, moun- tainous; soil, slate. Pop. in 1830, 1322; taxables, 270.
Southwark, district of, a suburb of the city of Philadelphia. This dis- trict was separated from the county of Philadelphia for certain local pur- poses, by act of assembly 26th March, 1762, which gave to it the following limits, viz. : " Beginning at South-st. in the city, and running thence along the several courses of the road com- monly called the Passyunk road, in- cluding the same, 296 perches to a corner ; thence S. 45° E. to a road called the Moyamensing road; thence along a lane known by the name of Kecler's lane to Greenwich road ; thence E. to the r. Delaware ; thence up the several courses of the said r. to South-st. ; and thence along the south side of the said street to the place of beginning. These limits were confirmed by the act of 18th April, 1794, which incorporated the district, and authorized its govern- ment by 15 commissioners, five of whom are elected annually to serve for the term of three years. The greatest length of the district is 1;
ms., by a breadth of like measure. It contains 760 acres of level alluvial ground ; covered in 1830, by about 4000 dwellings, and a pop. of 20,746 souls. There are many very hand- some and commodious buildings with- in this suburb, but there are also a great proportion of two story frame dwellings ; and generally, the habita- tions are inferior in style and extent to those of the city and Northern Lib- erties. The streets are commonly paved, watched, lighted, and regula- ted as in the city, and the district is supplied with Schuylkill water from the city water works. The navy yard, and several valuable ship and boat yards, and a marine rail way are on the river Delaware. A brick tower for the manufacture of shot, rises to a great height and is visible from all parts of the district. The district improves rapidly, but most of the houses lately erccted, are of brick, two stories, and adapted to the comfortable habitation of persons who depend upon their labor for their subsistence. (See Philadelphia.)
Sparta, p-o., Morris t-ship, Wash- ington co., 10 ms. S. of Washington borough ; 239 ms. N. W. from W. C. and 212 from Harrisburg.
Sparta, t-ship, Crawford co., pop. in 1830, 304.
Spread Eagle, or Litersville, p-t., of Radnor t-ship, Delaware co., on the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike road, 14 ms. from the former; 136 ms. from W. C., and 83 S. E. from Harrisburg ; contains 8 or 10 dwell- ings, a tavern and storc.
South West, unorganized t-ship, Warren co., bounded N. by Spring Creek t-ship, E. by Deerfield, S. by Venango co., and W. by Crawford co., centrally distant S. W. 20 ms. It is drained by the branches of Oil creek, has an undulating surface, and contains much good arable land, but few inhabitants.
Spitzberg hill, a distinguished emi- nence in Linn t-ship, Lehigh co., ly- ing between branches of the Maiden creek.
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Spring mills, p-t., Centre co., Fer- guson t-ship, 187 ms. from W. C. and 80 from Harrisburg.
Spring, t-ship, Centre co., bounded N. E. by Walker t-ship, S. E. by Potter t-ship, S. W. by Ferguson and Patton t-ships, and N. W. by Boggs t-ship. Greatest length 10, breadth 7 ms. ; area, 34,480 acres. ; surface, mountainous on the N. E. and S. W. level in the interval. The t-ship is drained by Spring and Logan creeks, which unite at Bellefonte, and passing thence through the Bald Eagle ridge, on the N. W. line, empty into the Bald Eagle creek above Milesboro'; and by Buffalo run which courses the east foot of Bald Eagle mtn. for about 9 ms., & also unites with Spring creek, which is navigable for boats to Belle- fonte, about 2 ms. from its mouth. Iron is abundant in the t-ship; many iron works are erected here. (See Bellefonte.) The turnpike roads from Lewistown and Philipsburg cross the t-ship and unite at Bellefonte. Soil in the valleys, limestone. Pop., ex- clusive of the borough of Bellefonte, in 1830, 1307; taxables, 284.
Spring creek, Centre co., rises in Ferguson t-ship, and flowing through its N. angle, runs diagonally N. W. through Spring t-ship, into Bald Eagle creek ; receiving in its course of 20 miles, many tributaries. It gives mo- tion to many mills and iron works.
Spring Dale, p-o., Allegheny co., 235 ms. N. W. of W. C. and 207 from Harrisburg.
Spring creek, Northampton county. (Sce Sandy creek.)
Spring Grove, p-t., Lancaster co., 99 ms. from W. C. and 56 from Har- risburg, in Earl t-ship, at Spring Grove forge.
Spring mountain, Lausanne t-ship, Northampton co. It is noted as form- ing the southern boundary of the Bea- ver Meadow coal formation.
Spring mountain, Little, is a contin- uation of the Mahanoy mtn. ; it runs nearly parallel with the Spring mtn. and along the N. W. line of Lausan- ne t-ship, Northampton co., and is the
north boundary of the Beaver Mead- ow coal field.
Spring creek, Londonderry t-ship, Dauphin co., a tributary to the Swata- ra ; it is a short stream, but has sev- eral mills and a forge upon it.
Spring creek, or Terrapin pond creek, Sugarloaf t-ship, Luzerne co., flows along the southern side of Hell Kitchen mtn., where it joins the Le- high below Rock Eddy falls.
Spring House, a noted tavern and p-o., in Gwynnedd t-ship, Montgome- ry co., the point of departure of the Spring House and Bethlehem turnpike road ; 9 ms. N. E. from Norristown ; 155 from W. C., and 98 from Harris- burg.
Springfield, t-ship, Montgomery co., bounded N. and N. E. by Upper Dublin, E. by Cheltenham t-ship, S. and S. W. by Philadelphia co., W. and N. W. by Whitemarsh t-ship. Central distance from Philadelphia 10 ms. N. W., from Norristown, 7 miles N. E. Its form is very irregular; greatest length, 6 miles; greatest breadth, 2 ms .; area, 4163 acres. It is drained by a branch of the Wissa- hickon creek. The Chestnut Hill and Spring House turnpike road crosses it, on which is a small village called Flour town, within a mile of which is Springfield meeting house. Surface, rolling ; soil, limestone. Pop. 1830, 668 ; taxables, 1828, 166.
Springfield, t-ship, Bucks county, bounded N. E. by Durham t-ship, S. E. by Nockamixon, S. by Haycock, S. W. by Richland and Milford, and N. W. by Lehigh co. Central dis- tance from Philadelphia, 40 ms. N .; from Doylestown, 15 miles N. W .; greatest length 10}, greatest breadth 4 ms. ; area, 18,312 acres. Durham creek flows in a meandering course N. E. nearly through the t-ship, and branches of the Tohickon creek drain it on the S. W. The former has ma- ny mills upon it ; and Springtown, at which there is a p-o., lies in the forks of one of its confluents and on the road to Easton. Springfield church is centrally situated. Bursenton, an-
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other small village, 2 miles S. E. of Springtown, lies on the road to Ottsville. Surface, rolling ; soil, san- dy loam. Pop. 1830, 2078; taxa- bles, 1828, 429.
Springfield, Lancaster co., a small village on the turnpike road from Lancaster to Harrisburg, distant from the former about 18 ms. N. W. It lies partly in E. Donegal and partly in Mount Joy t-ships.
Springfield, t-ship, Delaware co., bounded N. by Marple, E. by Upper Darby, S. E. and S. by Ridley, and W. by Nether Providence. Central distance from Philadelphia, 12 miles W. ; from Chester 4 ms. N. ; length; 31, breadth 24 ms. Pop. 1830, 700; taxables, 1828, 144. Crum creek runs along the western boundary. Springfield church is in the angle formed by the intersection of the roads from Darby and Chester.
Springville, t-ship, Susquehannah co., bounded N. by Bridgewater, E. by Brooklyn t-ship, S. by Luzerne co., and W. by Auburn and Rush t-ships. Its greatest length N. and S. is 8 miles ; mean breadth 7 miles ; area, 35,840 acres. The middle and main branches of Meshoppen creek flow S. W. through the t-ship, and the Wilkesbarre and Bridgewater turnpike road crosses it in a N. E. direction. There is a p-o. called Springville near the south boundary of the t-ship. The surface is hilly ; the soil, loam, clay and gravel. Pop. 1830, 1514; taxables, 1828, 213. There is also a p-o. in the t-ship, on the turnpike road leading to Mon- trose, and a small village called after the t-ship, Springville 4 corners ; con- taining about 25 houses, an Episcopal church, 2 taverns, and 2 or 3 stores ; distant 265 ms. from W: C. and 157 from Harrisburg.
Springfield, p.t., W. Pennsborough t-ship, Cumberland co., on the west border, near the Chambersburg turn- pike road. It has its name from a large spring, which at its source, gives motion to several mills. The town is 14 ms. S. W. of Carlisle, and
contains about 50 dwellings, one store and one tavern.
Springfield, post t-ship, Bradford co., bounded N. by Ridgebury, E. by Smithfield, S. by Troy and Bur- lington, and W. by Columbia t-ships. Centrally distant N. W. from To- wanda, 15 ms. ; greatest length 72, breadth 62 ms. ; area, 30,720 acres ; surface, hilly ; soil, gravelly loam. Pop. 1830, 765 ; taxables, 160. The Susquehannah and Tioga turnpike runs northerly through the t-ship, which is drained by Bentley's creek on the N., and by branches of Sugar creek on the south. There is a p.o. in the S. W. angle of the t-ship, on the line which divides it from Troy. P-o. is 255 ms. N. W. from W. C. and 143 from Harrisburg.
Spring Garden, t-ship, York co., bounded N. E. by Hallam, S. E. by Windsor and York, W. by West Manchester, and N. W. by East Man. chester. Greatest length 8}, breadth 4} ms. The Codorus creek runs along the W. and N. W: boundary. The borough of York lies chiefly in this t-ship, to which Freystown, about 2 miles E. may be considered a sub- urb. The county poor house and house of employment is in this t-ship, near the borough. Area of the town- ship, 14,728 acres; surface, level ; soil, limestone and loam. Pop. 1830, 1603 ; taxables, 276 ; taxable proper- ty in 1829, real estate, $422,733; personal, 13,925; occupations, 24,400; total, 461,058 ; rate, 25 cents in the $100.
Springhill, t-ship, Fayette, county, bounded N. by German, E. by George t-ships, S. by the state of Md., and W. by Cheat and Monongahela rivers. Centrally distant S. W. from Uniontown, 12 ms .; greatest length, 83, breadth 6} ms. ; area, 23,680 acres ; surface, level ; soil, limestone. Pop. 1830, 1934; taxables, 457. It is drained by George creek, at the confluence of which with the Monon. gahela, lies the p-t. of New Geneva, distant 12 ms. S. W. of Uniontown. Iron is found in several places on the
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banks of George creek. There is al- so a p-o. called by the name of the t-ship, 221 ms. N. W. from W. C., and 203 S. E. from Harrisburg. There is a furnace and forge near the S. boundary, for which the ore is obtained from the t-ship.
Spring, t-ship, Crawford co., pop. 1830, 690.
Spring Creek, t-ship, Warren co., bounded N. by Columbus t-ship, E. by Broken Straw t-ship, W. by Craw- ford and Eric t-ships, and S. by Deerfield and South West t-ships. Centrally distant from the borough of Warren, 18 ms. ; length 8, breadth 7 ms. ; area, 35,840 acres ; surface, broken and rocky; soil, gravel, stony and scarce arable. Pop. 1830, 214; taxables, 1828, 57. The Bro. ken Straw creek divides the t-ship in- to two nearly equal parts, crossing it diagonally from N. W. to S. E. There is a p.o. in the t-ship called by its name, distant 335 ms. N. W. of W. C., and 271 from Harrisburg.
Springfield, t-ship, Mercer county, bounded N. by Cool Spring t-ship, E. by Wolf Creek t-ship, S. by Slippery Rock t-ship,and W.by Lackawannock t-ship. Greatest length 8, breadth 6 ms. ; area, 30,720 acres ; surface, le- vel ; soil, clay and loam. Taxables, 1828, 180; taxable property in the t-ship in 1829, real estate, $82,307; personal, 9222; rate of tax 4 mills on the dollar. The t-ship is drained by the Neshannock creek, which runs S. W. through it. Upon the creek and in the N. W. angle of the t-ship is the borough of Mercer, the county town.
Springfield, t-ship, Huntingdon co., bonnded N. by Shirley and Union t-ships, E. by Tell and Dublin t-ships, S. by Bedford co., and W. by Union t-ship. Centrally distant from Hunt- ingdon borough S. 21 ms. ; greatest length 11, breadth 10 ms. ; area, 52,- 480 acres ; surface, hilly ; soil, lime- stone in the valleys. Pop. 1830, 656 ; taxables, 231. It is drained by the Great Aughwick creek and its branch- es, which flow N. to the Juniata r.
Iron ore abounds in the t-ship, and and there are some iron works on Aughwick creek, called Springfield furnace, at which there is a p-o., and another at Three Springs. There are also in the t-ship, 2 grist mills, 5. saw mills, 1 distillery and 1 tan yard.
Springfield, t-ship, Erie co. bound- ed N. by Lake Eric, E. by Fairfield and Elk Creek t-ships, S. by Conne- aut t-ship, and W. by the state of Ohio. Length 8, breadth 6 miles ; area, 24,320 acres. It is drained by Crooked creek, Elk creek and Rac- coon creek. There is a p-o., at Springfield cross roads. Surface, hil- ły ; soil, loam. Pop. 1830, 1520; tax- ables, 281.
Springfield cross roads, Springfield t-ship, Erie co., 24 ms. S. W. of Erie; 330 N. W. from W. C .; 269 fron Harrisburg ; contains 25 or 30 dwell- ings, several stores and taverns.
Springtown, p-t. of Springfield t- ship, Bucks co., 179 ms. N. from W. C. ; 93 N. E. from Harrisburg ; con- tains 6 or 8 dwellings, a tavern and store.
Spring Garden, district of Phil. co., was taken from Penn t-ship, and in- corporated by an act of assembly of 22d March, 1813, by which act and its supplement of 22d March, 1827, it received the following boundary, viz .: Beginning at the middle of Sixth-st. in Vine-st., and running northwardly along the middle of Sixth-st. to a point 200 ft. north of the north side of Poplar lane; thence N. westerly, parallel with, and at the distance of 200 ft. from the said north side of Poplar lane to the middle of Broad-st .; thence parallel with Vine-st. to the r. Schuylkill ; thence by the several courses of the said r. to Vine-st., and thence along the north side of Vine. st. to the middle of Sixth-st. aforesaid, the place of beginning. By the fore- going acts the government of this dis- triet is vested in fifteen commission- ers, five of whom are elected annual- ly, to serve for three years. The district includes many of the objects of interest appurtenant to the city,
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viz .. Fairmount water works, thejed N. by the west branch of Waul- eastern penitentiary, the house of refuge, the city hospital, the exten- sive floor cloth manufactory of Mr. McCauley, Lemon hill, at which are the gardens, much celebrated, of Mr. Pratt, the state rail road, the great single arched bridge over the Schuyl- kill, and many manufactories for cot- ton, woollen, sawing marble by steam, &c. &c. The district grows rapidly, and a large city in all probability will in a few years cover its surface. In this t-ship, also, lies the thriving vil- lage of Francisville, at which is a manufactory of glass. (See Phil.)
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