extent, and it has but a small share of commerce; but it is distinguished for its productive agriculture and flourishing manufactures.

3. The country on the coast is level; in the interior, the surface is greatly diversified by hills and valleys, and mountains of considerable height.

Among these are the White Mountains, the most elevated of any in New England. They are distinguished by the names of Washington, Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, &c.

4. The White Mountains are covered with snow for ten months in

the year, and are seen from a great distance at sea. The wild and sublime character of the scenery causes them to be often visited.

5. Concord, the capital of the state, is on the right bank of the Merrimack river; it is a pleasant and flourishing town, and contains the State House, State Prison, and other buildings.

Portsmouth, the only sea-port in the state, is on the Piscataqua river, three miles from the sea. It has a fine harbour, and contains a United States' Navy-Yard.

6. At Hanover, is Dartmouth college, a respectable and flourishing institution. Dover, Somersworth, New Market, Exeter, and Nashua, coast? Commerce? Agriculture and Manufactures?

3. What is

said of the country? The White Mountains? How are they distinguished? 4. What causes them to be often visited? 5. Describe Concord. Portsmouth. 6. Where is Dartmouth College? said of Dover and other towns?

What is

are all largely engaged in manufactures. Haverhill, Lancaster, Am. herst, and Keene, are thriving towns.

Map No. 6.- What river separates New Hampshire from Vermont? Ct. How long is it? What river runs through the centre of the state? Mk.*-How long is it? - What lake flows into it? We.How long is it? What mountains are in Cous country? We.Which is the principal? Wn.-How high is it? - Which is the principal town and its population? Ph.-The Capital and its population? Cd. On what river is Concord? Mk.-Which is the mes northern county? Cs.-The three most southern counties? Ce., Hh., Rm. -In what county is the Capital? Mk. What counties contain each two county towns? Rm., Sd., Gn. (County towns are distinguished by a ring with a dot in it.)

state.

1. VERMONT is a mountainous but healthful and productiv The Green Mountains, from which it derives its name, extend through it from North to South, dividing it into nearly two equal sections.

2. The soil is fertile, and all kinds climate, are produced in abundance.

of grain, suited to the Cattle of various kinds

Vermont. Q.-1. What is Vermont? What is said of the Green

This river is formed by the Pemigewasset and Winnipiseogee. The latter is the outles of the lake of that name.

are raised with great facility; the beef, butter, and cheese, are well known for their excellence, and wool is an important product.

3. This state is entirely in the interior, yet, by Lake Champlain, and the Canal of the same name, steam-boats and other vessels have brought its territory into connection with he sea.

4. Part of the trade of Vermont goes by the canal to Albany, and art down Lake Champlain to Montreal. Immense rafts of timber containing houses for lodging the crews, are often seen sailing up the lake towards the canal, on their way to Albany and the towns on the Hudson.

5. The territory forming this state was first explored by the French from Canada, but was settled by the English more than a hundred years ago. During the revolutionary war, Vermont acted a conspicuous part, and the name of Green Mountain Boys, acquired by the bravery of her soldiers, has ever been regarded as a title of renown.

6. Montpelier, the capital of the state, is a neat little town on the Onion river. Burlington is the largest place in the state, and the most commercial town on Lake Champlain. It contains the University of Vermont. This place is 38 miles west from Montpelier.

7. Bennington, in the south-west corner of the state, is celebrated for the victory obtained by General Stark, in 1777, over a detachment of Hessians belonging to Burgoyne's army.

8. Middlebury and Rutland, on Otter Creek, and Brattleboro', Norwich, and Windsor, on the Connecticut river, are small but flourishing towns; the latter contains the Norwich University. Middlebury is the seat of Middlebury College.

Map No. 6.- What river bounds Vermont on the east? Ct. What state does it separate from Vermont? N.-H.-What Lake bounds Vermont on the west? Cn.- What state does it separate from Vermont? N.-Y.-What country lies north of Vermont? Ca. - What state lies south? Ms.- What four streams flow into Lake Champlain ? Me., L.-Me., On., Or.- What two Islands are in Lake Champlain ? N.-Ho., S.-Ho.—These, with a small peninsula lying north of them, form the county of Grand Isle. - What Lake is partly in this state and partly in Canada? Mg. What mountains extend through the state? Gn. Which is the highest peak? Md. How high is it? What other peaks? C.-Rp., Kn.- When was the battle of Bennington fought? What rivers flow into the Connecticut?

Mountains? 2. Of the soil? Cattle, &c.? 3. What is said of the State? 4. Of the trade? Of the rafts on Lake Champlain? 5. The Revolutionary war? 6. Describe Montpelier. 7. Bennington. 8. And

other towns.

1. MASSACHUSETTS is the oldest and most important of the New England States. It is the most thickly settled section of the Union, and is distinguished for the enterprise and public spirit of its citizens.

2. The agriculture is conducted with a superior degree or skill and intelligence; but the commerce, manufactures, and the fisheries, are the great objects of pursuit. The shipping amounts to nearly one-third of the whole owned in the United States.

3. The literary, religious, and charitable institutions of Massachusetts, are highly important, and are in a flourishing condition. Harvard University at Cambridge is the oldest and best endowed literary establishment in the Union. Williams College at Williamstown, and Amherst College at Amherst, are also respectable institutions.

Massachusetts. Q.-1. What is Massachusetts? For what is it distinguished? 2. What is said of the agriculture? Commerce? Manufactures and the fisheries? The shipping? 3. What is said of literary and other institutions ? What of Harvard University?

4. This State contains a number of flourishing towns and villages, many of which are distinguished for the neatness of their buildings, and the elegance of their churches.

5. Boston, the Capital of the State, is situated on a peninsula at the head of Massachusetts Bay. This city is considered the literary and commercial metropolis of New England. Its shipping amounts to more than one-eighth of the whole tonnage of the Union, and its trade extends to all parts of the world. This city is noted for the number and elegance of its public buildings, among which are the State House, the New Market House, Tremont House, the Hospital, &c.

6. The American Revolution commenced in Boston. Its port was closed in 1774, by order of the British Government, and a garrison placed there to control the town. It was, in consequence, besieged by the American army under General Washington, who compelled the British troops to evacuate it.

Bunker Hill Monument.

7. Charlestown is connected with Boston by three bridges. It is situ ated on a peninsula, the centre of which is occupied by Bunker Hill, celebrated for the battle fought on it during the revolutionary war. The Bunker Hill Monument, built of granite, is 220 feet high from its base, which is fifty feet square. Cambridge, united to Boston by two bridges, contains Harvard University.

8. Salem is a flourishing and wealthy place: it is the second in Massachusetts for its commerce. Newburyport has considerable trade. Beverly, Gloucester,* and Marblehead, are largely engaged in the cod fisheries, and Nantucket and New Bedford carry on the whale-fishing to a greater extent than any other place in the world 9. Lowell, on the Merrimack river, is famous for its cotton and woollen mills, and its great extent of water-power. Taunton and Fall River are considerable manufacturing towns. Lynn is noted for the vast amount of boots and shoes made in it; and Lexington for being the place where the first battle was fought during the revolutionary war. 4. What does this state contain? 5. Describe Boston. Its shipping. Trade. Buildings, &c. 6. What is said of the American revolution? What did the British Government do? What did the American army do? 7. Describe Charlestown, &c. The Bunker Hill Monument. 8. Describe Salem, Newburyport, Nantucket, and New Bedford. 9. Describe

* Glos'-ter.