"This site was selected as one pre-eminently calculated to attract and engage the attention, and soothe and appease the morbid fancies and feelings of the patient whose faculties are not sunk below or raised above the sphere of relations that the Asylum four or five years, in which time an intelligent child will acquire a knowledge of the common operations of arithmetic, of geography, grammar, history, biography, and of written language, so as to enable him to understand the Scriptures, and books written in a famil-originally existed. And if he is iar style. He will of course be able to converse with others by writing, and to manage his own affairs as a farmer or mechanic. There are workshops connected with the institution, in which the boys have the opportunity of learning a trade, and many of them, by devoting four hours each day to this object, become skillful workmen, and when they leave the Asylum find no difficulty in supporting themselves. The annual charge to each pupil is one hundred dollars. "The department of instruction is under the control of the principal of the institution, who has also a general oversight of the other departments. The pupils are distributed into eight or nine classes, the immediate care of which is committed to the same number of assistant instructors. When out of school, the pupils are under the care of a steward and matron." not beyond the reach of genial sensations, connected with external objects, he will undoubtedly feel the conscious evidence that this situation most happily 'unites the tranquilizing influence of seclusion and retirement, with the cheering effect of an animated picture of active life, continually passing in review before his eyes, while himself is remote, and secure from the annoyance of its bustle and noise. "The edifice for the accommodation of the patients, and those who have the care of them, is constructed of unhewn free-stone, covered with a smooth, white, water-proof cement. Its style of architecture is perfectly plain and simple, and interests only by its symmetrical beauty, and perhaps by the idea it impresses of durability and strength, derived from the massy solidity of its materials. Yet notwithstanding these, its general aspect is remarkably airy and cheerful, from the amplitude of its lights, and the brilliant whiteness of its exterior. The whole building is divided into commodious and spacious apartments, adapted to various descriptions of cases, according to their sex, nature and disease, habits of life, and the wishes of their friends. The male and female apartments are entirely separated, and either sex is completely secluded from the view of the other. Rooms are provided in both male and female apartments for the accommodation of the sick, where they are removed from any annoyance, and can continually re Retreat for the Insane. "This institution is situated on a commanding eminence, at the distance of a mile and a quarter, in a southwesterly direction, from the State House in Hartford. It was opened April 1, 1824. The elevation overlooks an ample range of fertile country, presenting on every side a most interesting landscape, adorned with every beauty of rural scenery, that can be found in rich and cultivated fields, and meadows of unrivalled verdure; in extensive groves and picturesque groups of forest, fruit and ornamental trees; and above all, in the charming diversi-ceive the kind attentions of their ty of level, sloping and undulating surfaces, terminating by distant hills, and more distant mountains. immediate relations and friends. Attached to the building are about seventeen acres of excellent land, "Sir Edmund Andros being appointed the first governor-general over New England, arrived in Boston in Dec. 1686. From this place he wrote to the colony of Connecticut to resign their charter, but with the principal part of which is laid out in walks, ornamental grounds and extensive gardens. With each wing and block of the building is connected a court-yard, encompassed by high fences, and handsomely laid out, designed to afford the ben-out success. "The assembly met efit of exercise, pastime and fresh air, to those who cannot safely be allowed to range abroad." The mode of treatment at this institution is similar to that adopted at the McLean Asylum, Charlestown, Mass. as usual, in October, and the government continued according to charter, until the last of the month. About this time, Sir Edmund, with his suite and more than sixty regular troops, came to Hartford when the assembly were sitting, and demanded the charter, and declared the government under it to be dissolved. The assembly were extremely reluctant and slow with respect to any resolve to surrender the charter, or with respect to any motion to bring it forth. The tra "Washington College. This institution was founded in 1826. It has two edifices of free stone; one 148 feet long by 43 wide, and 4 stories high, containing 48 rooms; the other 87 feet by 55, and 3 stories high, containing the chapel, libra-dition is, that governor Treat strongry, mineralogical cabinet, philo-ly represented the great expense sophical chamber, laboratory and recitation rooms. See Register. The Charter Oak. This tree stands on the beautiful elevation which rises above the south meadows, a few rods north of the ancient seat of the Wyllys family. The tree is still in a vigorous state, and may flourish for another century. "That venerable tree, which concealed the charter of our rights," says a daughter of Secretary Wyllys, "stands at the foot of Wyllys hill. The first inhabitant of that name found it standing in the height of its glory. Age seems to have curtailed its branches, yet it is not exceeded in the height of its coloring, or richness of its foliage. The trunk measures twenty one feet in circumference, and near seven in diameter. The cavity, which was the asylum of our charter, was near the roots, and large enough to admit a child. Within the space of eight years, that cavity has closed, as if it had fulfilled the divine purpose for which it had been reared." The story of the "Charter Oak" is thus told by Mr. Barber. and hardships of the colonists in planting the country; the blood and treasure which they had expended in defending it, both against the savages and foreigners; to what hardships he himself had been exposed for that purpose; and that it was like giving up his life, now to surrender the patent and privileges so dearly bought and so long enjoyed. The important affair was debated and kept in suspense until the evening, when the charter was brought and laid upon the table where the assembly were sitting. By this time great numbers of people were assembled, and men sufficiently bold to enterprise whatever might be necessary or expedient. The lights were instantly extinguished, and one Capt. Wadsworth, of Hartford, in the most silent and secret manner, carried off the charter, and secreted it in a large hollow tree, fronting the house of Hon. Samuel Wyllys, then one of the magistrates of the colony. The people all appeared peaceable and orderly. The candles were officiously re-lighted, but the patent was gone, and no discovery could be made of it, or the persons who | bushels of wheat in 1837, some carried it away." wool and other valuable commodities. It was incorporated in 1820. Population, 1837, 890. It lies 42 miles N. by E. from Augusta, and 18 N. E. from Norridgewock. Hartland, Vt. West Hartford, or, as it was formerly called, West Division, is a fine tract of land. The inhabitants are mostly substantial farmers, and the general appearance of the place denotes an unusual share of Windsor co. Timothy Lull was equalized wealth and prosperity. the father of this flourishing_reThe venerable NATHAN PER-public. He took his family from KINS, D. D., still continues his la- Dummerston, up Connecticut river bors in the ministry in this place. about 50 miles, in a log canoe, in In 1833, his sixtieth anniversary 1763. He landed at the mouth of sermon was published. In that ser- a beautiful stream, called Lull's mon he says, "I am now the oldest Brook. His nearest neighbors were officiating minister of the gospel in more than 20 miles distant. He this state, and, as far as I can learn, commenced a settlement on Lull's in the United States. And I can- Brook, and, after acquiring a handnot learn, from the history of church- some property, died there at the es in Connecticut, that there has age of 81. Timothy Lull, jr., was ever been an instance of one of its the first child born in the town.ministers preaching for sixty years On the occasion of his birth, a miduninterruptedly to the same con- wife was drawn 23 miles on a hand gregation." sled. This is a rich farming town, pleasantly diversified by hills and valleys. Hartland produces many catten thousand sheep graze in its pastures. It lies on the west bank of Connecticut river. Waterqueechy river, at the N. part of the town, and Lull's Brook, at the S., give it a water power of great val ue. On these streams are neat villages and flourishing manufacturing establishments. Hartland lies 50 miles S. S. E. from Montpelier and 9 N. from Windsor. Population, 1830, 2,503. Dr. Perkins stated, as we are informed, that from the commencement of his ministry, that in his church there had been one thou-tle: sand deaths and one thousand baptisms that he had delivered four thousand written sermons, and three thousand extemporaneous ones, on other occasions of worship-that he had attended sixty ordinations and installations, and had preached 20 ordination sermons, twelve of which had been published by request; that he had attended one hundred ecclesiastical councils, to heal difficulties in the churches, and that he had fitted for college one hundred and fifty students, and more than thirty for the gospel ministry. Hartland, Me. Hartland, Ct. Hartford co. This town is 22 miles N. W. from Hartford. It lies in a mountainous part of the state: most of the land is cold and fit only Somerset co. This excellent for grazing. A branch of Farmtownship is watered on its eastern ington river passes through the boundary by one of the principal town, and forms what is called branches of Sebasticook river. The Hartland hollow, a deep ravine, inhabitants are principally engaged presenting some bold and picturin agricultural pursuits, and the soil esque scenery. Hartland was inrichly rewards them for their indus- corporated in 1761. First settled, try. Hartland produced 4,836 | 1753. Population, 1830, 1,221. Harvard, Mass. Worcester co. This town was taken from Stow, Groton and Lancaster, in 1732. It is washed on the W. side by Nashua river. It lies 30 miles N. W. from Boston, situated on high ground, abounding with granite rocks and more fit for grazing than tillage. Hatfield, Mass. Hampshire co. This is a weal20 N. E. from Worcester, and 13 for its good soil and fine beef cattle. thy agricultural township, noted W. from Concord. Here are two It lies on the W. side of Connecti large ponds with fine fish, and quar-cut river, 5 miles N. from North ries of slate used for monuments. About 200 of that industrious sect, called shakers, reside here, and own a considerable tract of excellent land. They live about 3 miles N. E. from the centre of the town, and supply the market with a great variety of wares, fruits, seeds, herbs, &c. &c., the product of their mechanical ingenuity and horticultural skill. There are three paper mills in Harvard, and manufactures of palmleaf hats, boots, shoes, leather and grave stones: annual value about. ampton, and 95 W. from Boston.— Incorporated, 1670. Population, 1837, 937. The manufactures of the town consist of corn brooms, boots, shoes, palm-leaf hats, and carriages; annual value about $50,000. which is said to measure, two feet from the ground, thirty four feet in circumference. There is an elm tree in Hatfield Haverhill, N. H., Grafton co., is one of the shire towns. It lies 31 miles N. W. from Concord. $40,000. Large quantities of hops Plymouth, and 70 N. N. W. from have been raised in this place.-rian and Hazen brooks. Haverhill It is watered by Olive. Population, 1837, 1,566. Harwich, Mass., Barnstable co., on the S. side of Cape Cod, 14 miles E. from Barnstable. Incorporated, 1694. Population, 1830, 2,464; 1837, 2,771. On Herring river, the outlet of Long pond, are cotton and other mills. Some vessels are built here and some salt manufactured. The product of the cod and mackerel fishery the year ending April 1, 1837, was $33,000. Harwich is a pleasant town: the village makes a good appearance from the sea. Harwinton, Ct. Litchfield co. Har-win-ton derived its name from three syllables taken from the names of Hartford, Windsor and Farmington. It was first settled in 1731; incorporated, 1737. Population, 1830, 1,516. It lies 23 miles W. from Hartford, 40 N. by W. from New Haven, and 8 E. from Litchfield. Harwinton is is a pleasant town. The soil is suited to every species of cultivation. There is a quarry of granite suitable for mill stones and buildings, and a bed of iron ore, on the W. side of Coventry, bordering this town. The principal village is at the S. W. angle of the town, and known by the name of Haverhill Corner. There is a beautiful common in this village, laid out in an oblong square, around which the buildings regularly stand. The site is a handsome elevation, overlooking the adjacent country many miles N. and S., and not less than 6 or 7 miles E. and W. From the street, the ground slopes with unusual elegance to the W., and is succeeded by broad intervales. The prospect here is delightful. There is another village at the N. W. angle of the town, on a street nearly a mile in length, straight and very level. Haverhill was granted, 1764. Its first settlement was made in 1764, by Capt. John Hazen, who settled | Haverhill is so situated as to com on the Little Ox Bow, near where there had formerly been an Indian fort and burying ground, and where many Indian skulls and relics have been found. Several of the early settlers were from Newbury and Haverhill, Mass., and from the last place, this town derived its name. Its former name was Lower Coos. Hon. MOSES Dow was one of the most distinguished citizens of this place. mand an extensive inland trade: it is easily approached from Boston by the Andover and Wilmington rail-road, which is extending to Exeter, N. H., and from thence to Maine. Haverhill, the Indian Pentuckett, was first settled in 1641: it was a frontier settlement for nearly half a century and suffered great calamities by savage depredations. It was incorporated in 1645.Population, 1820, 3,070; 1830, 3, Hon. CHARLES JOHNSTON, who died March 5, 1813, aged 76, resid-896; 1837, 4,726. ed here. He was a valuable officer in the revolution, and was many years judge of probate in Grafton county. Hon. James Woodward and Hon. Ezekiel Ladd were among the early settlers, and were judges of the old county court. Population, in 1830, 2,153. Haverhill, Mass. Essex co. This ancient, respectable and flourishing manufacturing town, lies on the N. side of the Merrimack river, at the head of navigation, and united to Bradford by two beautiful bridges. It is 30 miles N. from Boston, 31 N. N. W. from Salem, 12 W. by S. from Newburyport, 18 N. E. from Lowell, 30 S. W. from Portsmouth, N. H. and 40 S. E. from Concord, N. H. Little river passing through the town affords a good hydraulic power, on which are manufacturing establishments of various kinds. The manufactures consist of woolen goods, leather, boots, shoes, hats, shovels, spades, forks, hoes, chairs, cabinet ware, combs, ploughs, tin ware, vessels, palm-leaf hats, shoe lasts, spirits, morocco leather, chaises and harnesses: total amount the year ending April 1, 1837, $1,357,526. Haverhill is delightfully located, handsomely built, and has been the birth place and residence of many of the most valuable and distinguished citizens of New England. Hawley, Mass. Franklin co. Hawley is on elevated ground, and watered by branches of Deerfield river. The soil is good for grazing, and feeds about 3,000 sheep. A considerable quantity of leather is tanned in this town. Incorporated, 1792. Population, 1837, 995. Hawley has good iron ore and some iron works. It lies 107 miles W. by N. from Boston, and 14 W. by S. from Greenfield. Haynesville, Me. Washington county. See "Down East." Heath, Mass. Franklin co. A mountainous township good for grazing sheep, of which 2,312 were kept in 1837. There are in Heath some manufactures of leather, boots, shoes and palm-leaf hats. Incorporated, 1785. Population, 1837, 953. It lies 125 miles W. N. W. from Boston, and 13 W. N. W. from Greenfield. Hebron, Me. Oxford co. This is a good farming town, lying S. E. from Paris about 7 miles, and 42 W. S. W. from Augusta. Incorporated, 1792. Population, 1837, 972. Hebron, N. H., Grafton co., lies 9 miles S. W. |