The following account of a visit to this hermitess, is taken from a Poughkeepsie paper.

her cave, which she entered, and barricaded the entrance with old shells, pulled from the decayed trees. We approached this humble habitation, and after some conver

with a luxuriancy of lank grey hair depending on every side, as time had formed it, without any covering "Yesterday I went to visit the or ornament. When she discoverhermitage. As you pass the south-ed our approach, she exhibited the ern and elevated ridge of the moun- appearance of a wild and timid antain,and begin to descend the south-imal; and started and hastened to ern steep, you meet with a perpendicular descent of a rock, in the front of which is this cave. At the foot of this rock is a gentle descent of rich and fertile ground, extending about ten rods, when it instant-sation with its inmate, obtained libly forms a frightful precipice, de- erty to remove the palisadoes and scending half a mile to the pond look in; for we were not able to called Long pond. In the front of enter, the room being only sufficient the rock, on the north, where the to accommodate one person. We cave is, and level with the ground, saw no utensil, either for labor or there appears a large frustrum of cookery, save an old pewter basin the rock, of a double fathom in size, and a gourd shell, no bed but the thrown out by some unknown con- solid rock, unless it were a few old vulsion of nature, and lying in the rags, scattered here and there; no front of the cavity from which it bed clothes of any kind, not the was rent, partly enclosing the least appearance of food or fire. mouth, and forming a room: the She had, indeed, a place in one corrock is left entire above, and forms ner of her cell, where a fire had at the roof of this humble mansion. some time been kindled, but it did This cavity is the habitation of the not appear there had been one for hermitess, in which she has passed some months. To confirm this, a the best of her years, excluded gentleman says he passed her cell from all society; she keeps no do- five or six days after the great fall mestic animal, not even fowl, cat, of snow in the beginning of March, or dog Her little plantation, con- that she had no fire then, and had sisting of half an acre, is cleared not been out of her cave since the of its wood, and reduced to grass, snow had fallen. How she subsists where she has raised a few peach during the severe season, is yet a trees, and yearly plants, a few hills mystery; she says she eats but litof beans, cucumbers, and potatoes; tle flesh of any kind; in the sumthe whole is surrounded with a mer she lives on berries, nuts, and luxuriant grape vine, which over- roots. We conversed with her for spreads the surrounding wood, and some time, found her to be of a is very productive. On the oppo- sound mind, a religious turn of site side of this little tenement, is a thought, and entirely happy in her fine fountain of excellent water; at situation; of this she has given rethis fountain we found the wonder-peated proofs by refusing to quit ful woman, whose appearance it is a little difficult to describe: indeed, like nature in its first state, she was without form. Her dress appeared little else than one confused and shapeless mass of rags, patched together without any order, which obscured all human shape, excepting her head, which was clothed

this dreary abode. She keeps a Bible with her, and says she takes much satisfaction, and spent much time in reading it."

Riley, Me.

Oxford co. This is a township of rough and unprofitable land, with few inhabitants; near to, and south

First settled, 1783. Population, 1830, 1,392.

Rochester, Mass.

Plymouth co. A large maritime town on Buzzard's bay, 9 miles E. from New Bedford, and 48 S. S. E. from Boston. Incorporated, 1686. Population, 1837, 3,570. The lace of the town is uneven and the soil light. Mattepoiset and Sipican riv

town, empty into the bay and form good harbors. The manufactures of Rochester consist of vessels, salt, bar iron, boots, shoes, &c.; value, the year ending April 1, 1837, $101,811. During that period there were 9 vessels engaged in the whale fishery, and brought into port 116,928 gallons of oil, valued at $71, 658. A number of merchant vessels belong to this place, and numerous coasting and fishing vessels.

There is another village about 2 miles S. W.from this, called Squamanagonnick, the Indian name of the falls in the Cocheco at that place. Much of the soil in Rochester is good; the surface is uneven, with several swells, the principal of which is Squamanagonnick hill, which constitutes a considerable part of several valuable farms. In the W. part of the town, is a large tract of oak land, which is hard anders, rising in large ponds in the stony; has a deep rich soil, and is very productive when well cultivated. The town was incorporated, in 1722. The first permanent settlement was made in 1728. Until Canada was taken by the British and American troops in 1760, it remained a frontier town; the people were poor and distressed, but not discouraged. Their men were bold, hardy and industrious; and their sons were trained to the use of arms. They early became a terror to their foes. In 1748, the wife of Jonathan Hodgdon was killed on a Sunday morning by the Indians, on refusing to be taken to Canada with the party. Her husband married again, had 21 children in all, and died in 1815, aged 90 years. In the revolutionary war, many of the inhabitants bore a part. Captains David Place and John Brewster led companies to Ticonderoga, and suffered much in their retreat from that place in 1777. Of the soldiers from Rochester, 29 were killed or died in that contest. Pop.1830,2,155.

Rochester, Vt.

Windsor co. Rochester lies 30 miles S. S. W. from Montpelier, 37 N. W. from Windsor, and 20 S. E. from Middlebury. It is watered by White river, which supplies it with mill seats. A large part of the surface of the township is broken and mountainous, but it contains much good land for grazing and some tracts of excellent meadow. It has a pleasant village with some trade. In 1837, there were 9,000 sheep in the town.

Rockingham County, N. H. Portsmouth and Exeter are the chief towns. The county of Rockingham is bounded N. and N. E. by Strafford county; E. by the Atlantic, from the mouth of Piscataqua river to the line of Massachusetts; W. by the counties of Merrimack and Hillsborough. Its greatest length is about 34 miles; its greatest breadth, from the west corner of Chester to the extremity of Rye, is about 30 miles. It comprises an area of 695 square miles. There are no remarkable elevations in this county; the surface, however, is uneven, and in the north part, from the higher eminences, there are some very fine views of the surrounding country. The highest point is Saddleback mountain, in Northwood and Deerfield. The rivers are the Lamprey, Exeter, Beaver, and Spiggot, which water the east and southeast parts of the county. Great Bay, between Newington and New Market, and connecting with the Piscataqua, is the largest collection of

water. Massabesick pond or lake is principally in Chester, and, is picturesque from its numerous islands and the surrounding elevations. The other principal ponds are Islandy, in Hamsptead, Country, in Kingston, and Pleasant in Deerfield.

|tion of a number of pleasant villages. The scenery around the falls, in Rockingham, is of a sublime character, and perhaps no section of New England possesses a greater variety of minerals than are found in this vicinity.

Rome, Me.

The soil of this county having been longer cultivated than that of Franklin co. This is a beautiful any other county in the state, is farming town, watered by several very productive; and agricultural large ponds. It lies 19 miles N. pursuits have been very success- N. W. from Augusta, and 13 E. S. ful. In 1837, there were 23,333 E. from Farmington. It contains a sheep in the county. The popula-pleasant and flourishing village. tion, in 1820, was 40,526; and in Incorporated in 1804. Population, in 1830, 44,552. Population to a 1837, 1,074. Wheat crop, same square mile, 64. year, 4,177 bushels.

Rowe, Mass.

Franklin co. This town contains the site of old fort Pelham, erected in 1744. The township is elevated, and in some parts moun

grazing. Considerable wool is produced; and there are manufactures in the town of woolen goods, boots, shoes, leather, and wooden ware.

Rockingham, Vt. Windham co. This town is beautifully situated on the west side of Connecticut river, and at the celebrated "Bellows Falls," noted under Walpole N. H. The water pow-tainous, but the soil is adapted for er afforded by these falls, with that of Williams and Saxton's rivers, which pass through the town, are of vast extent; it cannot fail of becoming exceedingly useful, and of rendering this town and vicinity the site of immense manufacturing operations. Large and expensive manufacturing establishments have recently been commenced; an account of which may be expected in the Register.

This place lies on a navigable river, 65 miles above Northampton, and 85 above Springfield, Mass., 111 above Hartford, Ct., and 23 below Windsor, Vt. It is 85 miles S. from Montpelier, and 18 N. E. from Newfane. First settled in 1753. Population, 1330, 2,272.

The surface of the town is uneven; but the soil is generally strong, warm and productive. Its agricultural products are considerable in 1837, it pastured 12,600 sheep.

The location of Rockingham renders it a mart of much interior trade, and has caused the erec

Rowe is the source of a branch of Deerfield river, and lies 130 miles N. W. from Boston, and 22 W. by N. from Greenfield. Incorporated, 1785. Population, 1837,

688.

Rowley, Mass.

Essex co. This town was first settled by a party of industrious and pious persons from Yorkshire, Eng. in 1639. They erected the first fulling mill in New England, and manufactured the first cloth in North America. There are a great variety of soils in the town; a large part is salt meadow, and the residue is fertile and productive. It comprises a part of Plum island, and large tracts of wood land. is watered by Rowley river, which rises from several ponds in Boxford. This river affords a water power, and before its junction with Plum Island Sound, forms a harbor for

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vessels of moderate draught of water, and in which many vessels have been built.

Ancient Rowley was divided in 1838 its western part was detached and incorporated by the name of Georgetown. Since this division Rowley possesses but little manufacturing interest, but a valuable agricultural one, to which its inhabitants are principally devoted.

This ancient town is very pleasant, and has been the birth place of many learned men. It lies 30 miles N. from Boston, 16 N. by W. from Salem, and 25 E. N. E. from Lowell. Population, 1838, about 1,000.

Roxbury, Me.

Oxford co. The surface of this town is elevated, and well timbered, with some good soil. Roxbury is watered by a branch of Androscoggin river. It lies 30 miles N. from Paris, and is bounded S. by Rumford. Incorporated, 1835.Population, 1837, 182.

Roxbury, N. H.,

Cheshire co., is 5 miles E. from Keene, and 50 S. W. from Concord. The N. branch of Ashuelot river forms the boundary between this town and Keene. Roaring Brook, on which are several small meadows, waters the S. part, and empties into the Ashuelot at the S. W. corner. On the E. side of the township is a pond, called Roaring Brook pond, at the outlet of which are mills.

Roxbury presents a rough and uneven surface, rising into considerable swells, affording excellent grazing land.

elevated between the waters of' Onion and White rivers. It lies 15 miles S. S. W. from Montpelier.! First settled, 1789. Population,' 1830, 737.

Roxbury, Mass.

Norfolk co. This town is joined to Boston by a neck of land, over which are broad and pleasant avenues. Between the centre of each town is about 3 miles. The surface is rocky and uneven, with a strong soil in a high state of cultivation. It displays a great degree of agricultural taste and skill, and abounds in country seats and pleasure grounds. That part of this town bordering on Jamaica pond, 4 miles S. W. from Boston, is exceedingly pleasant. This town and Boston were incorporated the same year, (1630;) and nothing but municipal regulations divide their interests and feelings. Population, 1810, 3,669; 1820, 4,135; 1830, 5,247; 1837, 7,493.

The first hourly coach from Boston commenced running to this town in 1827. There are now a large number continually running between the two places, and not less than 250,000 persons pass annually. Since that time, others of a similar kind have been established to Charlestown, Cambridge, Dorchester, &c., and tend greatly to promote the public convenience.

The manufactures of Roxbury consist of leather, nails, hats, chairs, cabinet ware, pig iron, spirits, &c.: annual value, about $300,000.

The Rev. JOHN ELIOT, the justly celebrated "Apostle of the Indians," was settled in Roxbury in 1632. Mr. Eliot imbibed the true spirit of the gospel, and his heart was touched with the wretched condition of the Indians. He learned their language, and translated the scriptures into it. This would seem the business of a life, when the sense of the simple expression, "Kneeling down to him," is conWashington co. This town is veyed in the Indian language

This town was formed of a part of Nelson, Marlborough and Keene, and incorporated in 1812. Population, 1830, 322.

Roxbury, Vt.