wheat and other kinds of winter from east to west, but is a road grain. of little public travel. The Ousatonick river washes The population, at the census the eastern border of the town, of 1810, was 2321; and there are and forms its boundary; and Salm-340 Dwelling houses, 264 Freeon river, a small stream, runs thro' men or Electors, and 3 Compathe town in a southeasterly direc-nies of Militia. tion, and discharges its waters into The amount of taxable properthe Ousatonick. Upon Salmon ty, (estimated according to the river, there are a number of ex-laws for regulating lists,) including cellent sites for mills and other polls, is $51,626; and the valuawater works; and there are seve-tion of the lands and buildings of ral bridges, across the Ousatonick, the town, in 1815, which included and a fall of the whole body of 28,053 acres, amounted to $677,water of the river, of about 60 231; being an average value of feet, which is a very considerable 24 dollars per acre. In 1799, curiosity. the valuation of Salisbury and Sharon together, amounted to $612,134; being about $65,000 less than the valuation of this town alone in 1815. There are four ponds in the town,well stored with fish, particularly pike or pickerel; Northeast pond, Mountain pond in the west, Furnace pond in the The town contains 1 located south, and Long pond in the south-Congregational Society, and 1 of west section of the town. Methodists, both of which are acAlthough the agricultural inter-commodated with houses for pubests of this town are flourishing, lic worship. There are also some and occupy a very great propor- Episcopalians. tion of the attention and industry of the inhabitants; yet the advantages and facilities which it affords for various kinds of iron manufactures have not been neglected. There are 14 School Districts and Schools; 2 Social Libraries, one consisting of about 600 volumes, the other, which is for young persons, contains about 400 volumes, and was a present from the late Caleb Bingham Esq. of Boston; 5 Physicians, 4 Attornies and 1 Congregational Clergyman in the town. Of the manufactures of iron, there are 3 Forges, 2 Blast Furnaces, 1 Anchor and Screw Manufactory, 1 Scythe Manufactory, and 2 Shops with hammers, operated by water power, for the ma- Salisbury was first settled by nufacture of Gun barrels, Sleigh three Dutch families from the shoes, Hoes, &c. In addition to State of New-York, in the year these manufactures, there is 1 But-|| 1720, which was 12 years before ton Factory, 4 Grain Mills, 4 Saw the town was laid out. These Mills and 2 Carding Machines. families settled upon the border There are 5 Mercantile Stores. of the Ousatonick, in the vicinity The Salisbury and Canaan turn-of a considerable Indian settlepike road leads through this townment, consisting of peaceable and friendly natives. The township, and the first settlement, under having been granted to proprie- their authority, was in 1740. It tors, was laid out into lots, in 1732,|| was incorporated in 1741. SHARON. The natural growth of timber consists principally of oak, chesnut, walnut, ash and maple. SHARON, a considerable and || supposed to exist in various plaflourishing post township, is situa-ces; but neither have been workted upon the western border of ed, or in any respect received the county and State, 47 miles much attention. from Hartford; bounded N. by Salisbury.E. by theOusatonick, which separates it from Cornwall, S. by Kent, and W. by the State of NewYork. Its average length is about 9 miles, and its average breadth nearly 6 miles, comprising about 52 square miles. The Ousatonick river washes the eastern border of the town, and separates it from Cornwall. Across this stream there are several bridges. Its western section is watered by a small stream, called Oblong river. Both the surface and soil of the township are strikingly diversified, and correspond with its geolo- Mudge's and Indian ponds are gical character. Its eastern sec-situated upon the western bortion abounds with elevated hills,der of the town. The former is and some granitic mountainous a considerable body of water, and ranges, interspersed with which the latter is partly in the State of there are deep valleys. New-York. This district affords good grazing; and some tracts are tolerably well adapted to grain. The soil is a gravelly loam, and considera-||other to New-Haven. bly stony. The western section of the town, bordering upon the State of New-York, consists of an extensive calcareous vale, having a level or undulating surface, and a rich and fertile soil of calcareous loam. There are two turnpike roads which pass through this town; one leading to Hartford, and the The town contains two parishes or located ecclesiastical Societies. Besides which, there is one Society of Episcopalians, and one of Methodists. In the first local Society, there is a pleasant and considerable vilThis district is admirably adapt-lage, comprising 50 or 60 Dweled to grain, and produces excel-ling houses, several of which are lent wheat, rye, corn and oats, & neat and handsome, 2 Churches, in great abundance. It is one of a Post office, and several Mercanthe richest and best tracts of land tile Stores. in the State for a grain culture. The soil in this section reposes upon a bed of limetone, and some rocks or quarries of marble have been discovered; and iron ore is The most considerable manufacturing establishment is a Duck manufactory, upon an extensive scale. There is something done at the Iron manufacture, there be nies of Militia. 100 is a very surprising rise of landed estate, in an inland and agricultural town, for the short period of 18 years. There are, in the town, 15 School Districts & primary Schools, and an Academy for young gentlemen and ladies, 2 Social Libraries, 5 Physicians, 3 Attornies and 1 Clergyman. Sharon was settled in the year 1738. The amount of taxable property, including polls, is $55,503; and the valuation of lands and build-15 or 20 families removed there ings, in 1815, comprising 29,388 from Colchester and Lebanon, and acres, amounted to $695,302; be- commenced a settlement. The ing 23 dollars per acre. In next year the settlement received 1799, the real estate of this town, considerable accession, by the emitogether with Salisbury, was as-gration of several families from sessed, upon the same principle of valuation, at only $612,134; being $83,168 less than the valuation of Sharon alone in 1815. This New-Haven, which rendered it quite respectable. The town was incorporated in Oct. 1739. TORRINGTON. TORRINGTON is a post town, centrally situated in the county, being 23 miles northwest from Hartford, & 7 miles northeast from Litchfield. It is bounded north by Winchester, east by New-Hartford, south by Litchfield and Harwinton, and west by Goshen. It is about 6 miles square, comprising 36 square miles, or about 23,040 acres. The forests, which are considerably extensive, consist principally of deciduous trees; although there are some evergreens interspersed. The town is well watered by the east and west branches of Waterbury river. There are two important turnpike roads passing thro' the town, and affording a facility to its intercourse and communication abroad; Goshen and Sharon turnpike, and The township is uneven, consisting of hill and dale; and the soil is a gravelly loam, mostly fer-Waterbury river turnpike. tile and productive, and admirably The town contains 2 located Conadapted to grazing. The dairy gregational Societies and Churchbusiness is carried on to conside-es, and 1 Society of Baptists. rable extent; which, together with the fatting of beeves and raising of neat cattle and sheep, are the principal agricultural interests of the town. WOLCOTTVILLE, a village of 18 houses, has been built principally since 1802, and is an active, flourishing place. Its growth has been chiefly owing to the establishment Torrington was incorporated as a town, in 1744. BIOGRAPHY. The Hon. Stanley Griswold, a distinguished scholar, statesman and patriot, was a native of this town. His life was characterized with incident and vicisitudes. He was educated at Yale College, and having been regularly qualified therefor, was settled for several years as a Congregational Clergyman at New-Milford, in this county. of an extensive Woolen Factory, which now is owned principally by his Excellency, Oliver Wolcott. It is one of the largest establishments of the kind in the State; employing about 40 workmen, and manufacturing from 25 to 35 yards of broad cloth daily, of an average value of $6 per yard. The cloths made at this establishment have a substantial texture, and are manufactured in a style, scarcely inferior to the highest finished English cloths. This Factory was erected About the year 1804, he left in 1813. There are also 1 Cot- his native State and established a ton Factory in this town, and 2 patriotic and spirited weekly newsGrain Mills, 2 Fulling Mills and paper at Walpole, in New-HampClothier's Works, 1 Carding Ma-shire. In this situation he exhibitchines, 5 Tanneries, 5 Mercantile Stores and 3 Taverns. The population of the town, in 1810, was 1586; and there are now 250 Dwelling houses, 175 Freemen or Electors, 2 Infantry Companies of Militia, and a part of a Company of Cavalry. ed much talent and literary acquirements, and obtained considerable celebrity; there being at that time few ably edited newspapers in the United states. From this situation, in 1805, he was removed to the territory of Michigan, having received by Mr. Jefferson, then president of the United States, the appointment of Secretary of that territory. After this, he was The town contains 9 School districts and the same number of Schools, 2 Social Libraries, 3 practising Physicians and 3 Clergy-appointed by Gov. Huntington of men. The amount of taxable property, including polls, is $40,886. The United States assessment, in 1815, was $446,965; being an average of 23 and a half dollars per acre, for all the lands in the town. Ohio, a Senator in the Congress of the United States, to fill a vacancy; and subsequently, received the appointment of territorial judge, for the territory of Illinois. He died whilst in this situation, at Shawnetown, in 1815. WARREN. WARREN is an inconsiderable || by Washington, and on the west post township, having an elevated by Kent. Its average length from situation, 38 miles from Hartford, north to south is 5 miles, and its and 45 from New-Haven; bound-average breadth about 4 and a half ed on the north by Cornwall, on miles, comprising about 23 square the cast by Litchfield, on the south miles. The township is hilly and mountainous, and its rocks and soil are of a granitic character; of the former, however, there are some quarries of micaceous schistus, and the latter is a coarse gravelly loam. The natural growth consists of oak, walnut & maple; and the agricultural productions are grass, some grain, butter and cheese, and beef and pork. The population of the town, in 1810, was 1096; and there are 120 Freemen or qualified Electors, 1 Company of Militia, and about 170 Dwelling houses. The amount of taxable property, including polls, is $21,440; and the assessment in 1815, which inincluded 13,884 acres of land, amounted to $222,961; being an average value of $16 T per 18。 The town is watered by the She-acre. paug, a considerable branch of the The town comprises 1 located Ousatonick, which runs through Congregational Society & Church, the eastern section of the town, 1 Society of Baptists,.8 School and by numerous small streams. districts and Schools, 1 Grammar Raumaug pond, a considerable bo-School and 1 Social Library. The dy of water, is situated partly in professional men are 2 Physicians this town,and partlyin Washington. and 1 Clergyman. There are 1 Forge, 1 Distillery, 1 Carding Machine, 1 Grain Mill, 1 Tannery, 2 Mercantile Stores and 2 Public Inns in the town. Warren was incorporated as a town in 1786, previous to which it belonged to Kent. WASHINGTON. WASHINGTON is a post town-||vening between these ridges are ship, situated in the southwestern calcareous vales of considerable section of the county, 40 miles extent. The other sections of the southwest from Hartford; bound- town present a surface consisting ed on the north by Warren, on the of a succession of hills and dales. east by Litchfield and Bethlem, Limestone abounds in many of on the south by Woodbury and the vales; and in these calcareous Roxbury, and on the west by strata there are several quarries of New-Milford and Kent. marble, from which considerable The average length of the town-quantities are raised, and two mills ship from north to south is about are constantly employed in sawing 7 miles, and its average breadth it. Iron ore has been discovered from east to west more than 5 in various places; ochre, fullers' miles; comprising an of earth, and white clay, suitable for abont 37 square miles. fine pottery, have also been found here. A considerable proportion of this township is elevated and The soil, corresponding with mountainous; several granitic rid- the geological character of the ges extending through its western different sections of the township, and northwestern sections. Inter-is either a calcareous or primitive |