But although principally enga

ton, east by Paucatuck river, which separates it from Rhode-Island, ged in the pursuits of agriculture, south by Fisher's Island sound and fishing and navigation, other imPaucatuck bay, and west by Mys-portant interests have not been tic river, which separates it from neglected. There are few towns Groton. in the State that have done more in certain branches of manufactures; there being two Woolen Factories and one Cotton Factory upon an extensive scale in the town.

The area of the town is equal to about6square miles,or 23000 acres. The town is uneven, being hilly and rocky, but the soil, which is a gravelly loam, is rich and fertile, and admirably adapted to grazing; the dairy business, or making of cheese and butter, being the leading agricultural interest. Barley, corn and oats are cultivated.

There are no rivers within the town deserving notice; the Paucatuck, which runs upon its eastern border, and separates it from Rhode-Island, and the Mystic, that forms its western boundary, and|| separates it from Groton, are short but considerable streams.

There is an arm of the sea extending from Stonington harbour northeasterly, over which is Quanaduck stone bridge. A turnpike runs from New-London through Groton and Stonington, and intersects the turnpike road from Providence to Westerly, in the State|| of Rhode-Island.

There are 1100 tons of shipping owned in this town, which are employed either in the business of fishing, or in the coasting and West India trade, and which furnish employment to a portion of the inhabitants. The maritime situation and interests of the town have given a direction to the pursuits and habits of its citizens; and Stonington has become conspicuous, as a nursery of seamen, distinguished for their enterprise, perseverance and courage.

The civil divisions of Stonington are 1 Ecclesiastical Society, & School Districts, and an incorporated borough.

STONINGTON BOROUGH, incorporated by the Legislature in 1801, is situated on a narrow point of land of about half a mile in length, at the eastern extremity of Long Island sound. On its east side lies Paucatuck bay, and on its west the harbour, terminating in Lambert's Cove. It has four streets running north and south, intersected at right angles by nine cross streets, and contains about 120 Dwelling houses and Stores. It also has 2 Houses for public worship, an Academy, where the languages are taught, and 2 common schools, 2 Rope walks, commodious wharves and ware-houses for storage.

The fisheries have for a long time been prosecuted with industry and success by the inhabitants, who employ from 10 to 15 vessels in this business; which annually bring in about 7000 quintals of codfish, & 1000 bbls. of mackerel, besides most other species of fish which are taken by smaller vessels and boats. There is also a brig engaged in the sealing business, in the Pacific ocean; three packets which ply regularly between this port and New-York; a pilot boat

bout 350 Freemen or Electors, 3 entire companies of militia, and a part of another company, and about| 360 Dwelling houses.

The amount of taxable property, as rated in making up lists, including polls, is $46,350.

The town contains one located Congregational Society, two Societies of Baptists, and one Society of Separates or Independents; all

of which are accommodated with houses for public worship.

There are 17 primary or common Schools, one in each district, which are maintained a suitable proportion of the year; 1 Social Library, 4 Public Inns, 3 Clergymen, i Physician and 1 Attorney.

This town originally belonged to Stonington, & was made a distinct & independent corporation, in 1808.

PRESTON.

PRESTON, a considerable post is washed by the Quinibaug and township, 44 miles from Hartford; Thames. There are several small bounded on the north by Griswold, streams passing through itsinterior. on the east by Griswold and North-Ames' lake or pond, an inconStonington, on the south by siderable body of water, is situated Groton, on the west by the Thames in this town. and Quinibaug rivers, which sepa- The population of the town, rate it from Norwich, Montville amounts to 1764 persons; and and Lisbon. Its average length is there are about 250 Dwelling houabout 7 miles, and its breadth a-ses, 250 Electors, and about 150 bout 4 and a half miles, comprising militia. an area of about 30 square miles. The amount of taxable properThe township is uneven, consist-ty, including polls, is $40,428. ing of hill and dale; it is stony and There are 3 Grain Mills, 5 Merrocky, and the soil a gravelly loam, cantile Stores & 3 Tanneries. The considerably fertile & productive. town contains 2 located CongreIt is better adapted to grazing than gational Societies, 1 Society of to grain, but considerable Indian Baptists, 1 Society of Episcopacorn is raised, and some rye and lians, and 1 of Separates or Indeoats. Butter, cheese, beef, pork pendents; 14 School districts and and lard are among the agricultu- Schools, and 2 small social Libraral productions, of which there are ries. There are 3 Physicians, 1 more than a supply for the inhabi-Attorney and 2 Clergymen. tants.

The western border of the town

This town was settled in 1686.

STONINGTON.

STONINGTON, a flourishing|| miles southeast from Hartford, and post town, is situated in the south-62 east from New-Haven. It is east corner of the State, being 55||bounded north by North-Stoning

ton, east by Paucatuck river, which separates it from Rhode-Island, ged in the pursuits of agriculture, south by Fisher's Island sound and fishing and navigation, other imPaucatuck bay, and west by Mys-portant interests have not been neglected. There are few towns in the State that have done more in certain branches of manufactures; there being two Woolen Factories and one Cotton Factory upon an extensive scale in the town.

to cruise for vessels on the coast convenient cannon shot of the bound in ; and a number of vessels town, and commenced firing upon employed in the coasting trade, it, which occasioned the utmost

which carry to the southern mar-alarm and confusion; it being supket their fish, with the cheese, barley &c. of the adjacent country. Many fine ships and brigs are built here for the New-York market.

posed by many of the inhabitants, that the threats of the magnanimous commodore were now to be put in execution, and that the beautiful borough of Stonington would soon be no more.

At this critical moment, when all was confusion and dismay, a "gallant Spartan band" of volunteers were enabled to procure two

In the census of 1810, the town contained 3043 inhabitants; and there are now 335 qualified Electors. There are 20 Mercantile Stores, 4 Grain Mills, 3 Carding Machines, 1 Pottery & 1 Tannery. There is a Public Arsenal belong-18 pounders, with which they ing to the United States, which is commenced firing upon the brig, a substantial brick building; 2Chur- and with such effect, that, altho' ches, one for Congregationalists they were exposed in the most and one for Baptists; 1 Academy imminent degree to her fire, she or Grammar School; 8 district or was compelled to cut her cables, common Schools; 3 Attornies, and after having sustained much dam3 practising Physicians. age in her hull, and suffered severely in killed and wounded.

The general list of the town, in 1817, was $45,991.

The defence of Stonington has few examples in the annals of na

Stonington was first settled in 1658, by emigrants from Reho-val warfare, and reflects much creboth, in Massachusetts. The set- dit on the town, and the 'heroic tlement was commenced upon the band' of volunteers. Paucatuck, being then called the plantation of Southerton.

BIOGRAPHY. Among the citizens of this town, who have been This town has become celebra- distinguished for their abilities, ted for the spirited and successful public services, virtues and patriresistance which it made to the at-otism, our correspondent notices tack and bombardment of Sir Tho- the following:

mas Hardy, during the late war. Nathaniel Miner, who was a lawThe enemy's squadron, which con-yer of unimpeachable integrity; sisted of the Romulus 74, the Pac-much esteemed for his acquiretolus frigate of 38 guns, brig Des-ments, his probity & exemplary life. patch, of 18, and a bomb ship had lain off the harbour for some time; the British commodore having repeatedly threatened that he would destroy the borough, which he considered as entirely defenceless. On the 9th of August, 1814, the brig came up the harbour, within

Dr. Charles Phelps, who died in 1808; he came to the town in early youth, and for many years was a Judge of the Court of the County, and of the probate Court of the District; possessing, in an eminent degree, the confidence of his fellow-citizens.

Capt. Amos Palmer, who was dis-otism. He was repeatedly electtinguished for his integrity, his re-ed to represent the town in the lepublican principles, and his patri-gislature of the State.

WATERFORD.

WATERFORD is a maritime jbitants of this town; oysters,clams,

township, situated on Long Island sound, 4 miles from the city of New-London, and 37 from Hartford; bounded on the north by Montville, on the east by NewLondon and the Thames, on the south by Long Island sound, and on the west by Lyme. Its average length is 7 miles, and its average breadth 5 miles, comprising an area of 35 square miles.

The surface is uneven, being|| diversified with hill and dale; the soil is a gravelly loam.

black fish and mackerel are taken.

Although agriculture, fishing and other maritime pursuits are the leading occupations of the inhabitants; yet manufactures have received some attention. There are 2 Woolen Factories, 2 Fulling Mills and Clothiers' works, 3 Carding Machines, 4 Grain Mills, 1 Tannery & 4 Mercantile Stores.

The population of the town, in 1810, was 2185, and there are 3 Companies of Militia, 200 Freemen or qualified Electors, and about 300 Dwelling houses.

The agricultural productions consist of grass, Indian corn, butter and cheese, and beef and pork. The lands are better adapted to grazing than to grain, of which there is little cultivated except Indian corn. The eastern border of the town-ty, including polls, is $33,933. ship is partly washed by the Thames; and the Niantic and Jordan rivers, together with several small streams, run through it. The Niantic river discharges its waters into a bay of the same name, which is of three or four miles in extent, and is navigable for sloops of 20 tons.

There are several turnpike roads that pass through this town; one leading from New-London to Hartford, one from thence to New-Haven, and one to Norwich. The amount of taxable proper

This town does not contain any Congregational Society, but has two Societies of Baptists, both of which are accommodated with houses for public worship. There are 11 School Districts & Schools, || 1 Social Library, 2 Clergymen and 2 Lawyers.

Waterford was incorporated in The fishing business receives 1801, until which time it belongconsiderable attention by the inha-lled to New-London.