4th. The same do. through

5th. Road to Albany, through

Sheffield,

6th. Road to do.

Lenox,

99 miles.

95 miles. through

94 miles.

90 miles.

140 miles.

74 miles.

10th. Road to New-Haven, thro'

the eastern section being also intersected transversely, by Mill riv-Ashford. er, formed from the union of the two. Mill river is a rapid stream, with elevated and romantic banks, which, from its vicinity to the city, exhibits rural prospects and scene7th. The road to Brattleboro,' ry extremely irregular, fanciful (Vt.) through Northampton, on and pleasing. On or nearits banks the west side of Connecticut rivback from the city, are some ele-er, gant seats, affording the most 8th. Road to Hanover, (N. H.) charming and interesting prospects through Springfield, on the east of the city, and the surrounding side of the river, country. This stream, near its 9th. Road to Providence, thro' mouth, has rapid falls, that are sup-Windham, ported by the bed of argillaceous rock, already noticed; a circum- Middletown, stance of the greatest importance, and of which the inhabitants havelin, not availed themselves to the greatest extent. It affords numerous sites and privileges for mills, manufacturing establishments, machinery, and almost every kind of hydraulic works. These privileges, if not improved to the greatest extent, have not been neglected. There are one Cotton Facto-turnpikes or not, are well made; ry, two Woolen Factories, two Grist Mills, Clothier's Works, and other Water Works, which have been erected upon this stream.

11th.

12th.

Farmington,

do.

do.

40 miles. through Ber34 miles. through. 38 miles.

13th. Road to Hudson, 78 miles. 14th. Road to New-London,

42 miles.

15th. Road to Norwich, 40 miles. 16th. Road to Danbury, 58 miles. The foregoing roads, whether

and there are few weeks in the year in which they will not be found by travellers substantially good and pleasant in the vicinity ROADS. There are few towns of this town. Eighteen mails uniting more conveniences, or communicate with the Post-office better accommodated, with res-in this town, several of which are pect to roads, than Hartford. A-daily; there are also thirteen difmong others, the following public ferent lines of stages, which comroads pass through, or centre in this municate with Hartford. It is betown; most of which are turnpikes, ||lieved, therefore, that there is no or artificial roads. town of its size in the United States, that unites so many facili

1st. The great atlantic road to New-York, through New-Haven, ties and conveniences for commudistance, 123 miles.nication and intercourse abroad. 2d. The same to Boston, thro' AGRICULTURE, HORTISpringfield, 128 miles. CULTURE, &c. The lands in this 3d. The same do. through town indicate the cultivation of 98 miles.grass, as a leading agricultural in6

Stafford,

terest.

The grass, cultivated by the farmers of this town, is of a very fine and superior quality; and when the land is properly laid down and manured, it is produced in great abundance. The lands, which are in the highest state of grass culture, produce two crops in a season, yielding four, and in some instances five or six tons of hay to the acre, which is worth from ten to twenty dollars per ton; however, two or three tons is an average crop for grass lands, in a tolerable state of cultivation.

Among the grains cultivated, Rye and Indian Corn receive the most attention. The latter is cultivated with the greatest facility, and with abundant success upon the meadows of Connecticut river, but its cultivation ought not to be encouraged. Of all culmiferous or seedling plants, it is the greatest exhauster of the soil: from the magnitude of its stalks, the extension of its roots, and the scantiness of its foliage, it takes away every thing, and leaves nothing.

Wheat, the most valuable of all grains, is much neglected, although there can be no doubt, from the description of the soil, that with proper culture and attention, the land would carry crops of it in great abundance and perfection.

Among the esculent roots cultivated, the potatoe holds a distinguished rank. It is raised with great facility, and in great abundance.

The agricultural interests of this town, considering the advantages of its local situation, the goodness of its market, and the natural quality of the soil, cannot be said to be very flourishing. Lands of a clay basis ought never to be cultivated to grass for more than three years in succession, unless they are dressed very copiously with manure. The plough, "heaven's second best gift to man," can no Gardening in this town, particumore be dispensed with upon a larly in the city, has received congrass, than upon a grain farm.siderable attention. A large porWithout ploughing or manuring, tion of the families cultivate garthe best lands are liable to be ru-dens, and do not seem disposed to ined. By turning up the sods, and depend upon the market for culiexposing them to the action of the nary vegetables. elements, rain, heat, and frosts, There are a number of gardens they become warmed, softened, & ||here, which, whether we consider impregnated with nitrous qualities. the pleasantness and beauty of In this, as well as most other situation, the style and order in towns in this county, lands are suf- which they are arranged, the neatfered to remain too long in the ness and attention with which they same state, and are cropped in the are cultivated, or the number, vasame way, year after year, in suc-riety, and luxuriancy of the plants, cession. roots, and vegetables, which they afford, are not probably surpassed by any in the State.

To plough lands to enrich them, would be a novel idea with our farmers, although it is a necessary part of the system of agriculture of many countries.

Summer and autumn fruits are also cultivated in gardens, and elsewhere. Among those cultivated

terest.

The grass, cultivated by the farmers of this town, is of a very fine and superior quality; and when the land is properly laid down and manured, it is produced in great abundance. The lands, which are in the highest state of grass culture, produce two crops in a season, yielding four, and in some instances five or six tons of hay to the acre, which is worth from ten to twenty dollars per ton; however, two or three tons is an average crop for grass lands, in a tolerable state of cultivation.

Among the grains cultivated, Rye and Indian Corn receive the most attention. The latter is cultivated with the greatest facility, and with abundant success upon the meadows of Connecticut river, but its cultivation ought not to be encouraged. Of all culmiferous or seedling plants, it is the greatest exhauster of the soil: from the magnitude of its stalks, the extension of its roots, and the scantiness of its foliage, it takes away every thing, and leaves nothing.

Wheat, the most valuable of all The agricultural interests of this grains, is much neglected, although town, considering the advantages there can be no doubt, from the of its local situation, the goodness|description of the soil, that with of its market, and the natural ||proper culture and attention, the quality of the soil, cannot be said land would carry crops of it in to be very flourishing. Lands of great abundance and perfection. a clay basis ought never to be cultivated to grass for more than three years in succession, unless they are dressed very copiously with manure. The plough, "heaven's second best gift to man,' can no Gardening in this town, particumore be dispensed with upon a larly in the city, has received congrass, than upon a grain farm. siderable attention. A large porWithout ploughing or manuring, ||tion of the families cultivate garthe best lands are liable to be ru- dens, and do not seem disposed to ined. By turning up the sods, and depend upon the market for culiexposing them to the action of the nary vegetables. elements, rain, heat, and frosts, There are a number of gardens they become warmed, softened, & here, which, whether we consider impregnated with nitrous qualities. the pleasantness and beauty of In this, as well as most other situation, the style and order in towns in this county, lands are suf-which they are arranged, the neatfered to remain too long in the ness and attention with which they same state, and are cropped in the are cultivated, or the number, vasame way, year after year, in suc-riety, and luxuriancy of the plants, roots, and vegetables, which they afford, are not probably surpassed by any in the State.

Among the esculent roots cultivated, the potatoe holds a distinguished rank. It is raised with great facility, and in great abund||ance.

cession.

To plough lands to enrich them, would be a novel idea with our farmers, although it is a necessary part of the system of agriculture of many countries.

Summer and autumn fruits are also cultivated in gardens, and elsewhere. Among those cultivated