1. THE Eastern, or New England States, are all situated eastward of the Hudson River, and extend along the coast from Long Island Sound to the Bay of Fundy. These States include Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

2. The surface of New England is greatly varied; much of the soil is good, yet, in general, it requires diligent cultivation to procure good crops.

3. Horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs abound. Grass, Indian corn, wheat, and other grains, are extensively cultivated. Butter, cheese, wool, and maple sugar, are important products.

4. The manufactures of the Eastern States are extensive, and embrace a great variety of articles. The cotton and woollen factories employ a large amount of capital. Since

New England. Q.1. Describe the position of the New England States? What do these States include? 2. What is said of the surface and soil? What does it require? 3. What is said of horses, &c.? Grass, &c.? What are important products? 4. What is said

the manufacturing system commenced, this section of Union has increased rapidly in population and wealth. Railroads are numerous, and extend through all parts of New England.

5. The inhabitants are extensively engaged in commerce, and in the cod, mackerel, and whale fisheries, which train great numbers of experienced and intrepid seamen.

6. In these States the people are almost exclusively of English origin; and, from the earliest settlement of the country, have been used to habits of industry, economy, and enterprise.

7. The New Englanders have always been a religious people. Among them the Sabbath is strictly observed, and all classes generally attend public worship. It is considered disreputable for a man to have no religious belief; and there are few individuals who are not connected with some religious society.

8. Education is more general than in any other part of the world; and large funds have been set apart by the different State Legislatures for the support of common schools. It is rare to find in any part of the Eastern States, persons of mature age, who are ignorant of reading, writing, and arithmetic.

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9. Institutions of learning were established at an early period, by the first settlers; some of which, at the present day, are among the most respectable and efficient in the Union. Many of the most distinguished men in the United States have been educated at Harvard and Yale colleges.

10. The people of New England were, at an early period, noted for their attachment to liberty, and were the first to resist the tyranny of the British Parliament. The destruction of the tea in Boston harbour, and the battles of Lexington and Bunker's Hill, were among the first events that led to the independence of the United States.

of the manufactures? Railroads? 5. What are the inhabitants engaged in? 6. What are the people? To what have they been trained? 7. What have the New Englanders always been? What do all classes generally attend? What is considered disreputable? 8. What is said of public instruction? What is rare to find?

9. What was established at an early period? What are they at the present day? 10. For what were the people of New England noted? What were they the first to resist? What were the first events that led to the independence of the United States?

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Map No. 8.-Which are the New England States? Me., N.-H., Vt., Ms., R.-I., Ct.-Which extends farthest north and east? Me.Which farthest south and west? Ct. Which is the largest Stat? Me.-The second in extent? Vt.-Third? N.-H.- Fourth? Mis. -Fifth? Ct.-Smallest? R.-I.-These States extend from about lati. tude 41 degrees to 473.- How many degrees of latitude then do they include? They extend east and west from about 3 degrees, to 10 east longitude from Washington.-How many degrees then of longitude do they include? Which is the largest river in New England? Ct. The next? Pt.- What river is partly in Maine and partly in New Brunswick? S.-Jn. How long are these rivers? Which is the largest lake wholly in the Eastern States? Md. How long is it? -What lake is partly in New England and partly in the State lying west of it? Cn. How long is this lake? Lake Champlain is navigable for vessels of large burden. During the war of the Revolution, and that of 1812, naval battles were fought upon it. Commodore M'Donough's victory, in which the whole British fleet was captured, took place September 11th, 1814. Which is the highest mountain in New England? Wn.-Which is the next highest? Kn.-The next? Md. How high are each of these mountains? Which are the three principal Islands in New England? M.-Dt., Nt., M.-Vd. — Which State has the greatest extent of sea-coast? Me.-Which has the smallest? N.-H.- Which has no sea-coast? Vt.- How many miles is it from Maine to Nova Scotia ?-To Spain ?-To Circassia ?From Massachusetts to Italy?-To Turkey?. - From Long Island to Greece? In what year did the Pilgrims emigrate to New England? What was the name of the vessel? Mr.-How many miles is it from Boston to Halifax? To Liverpool? Total distance?

1. MAINE comprises about half the area of New England. Before the year 1820, it formed a part of the State of Massachusetts, under the title of the District of Maine.

2. The northern portion of the State is covered with thick forests, and has but few inhabitants; the chief part of the population being settled between latitude 45° and the seacoast. In the interior there are many lakes and ponds, one of which, Lake Moosehead, is the largest in New England.

3. The soil is various; much of it is fertile, but in general it is better adapted for grazing than tillage. One of the chief products is lumber, of which there is a larger amount cut and sawed than in any other New England State.

4. The coast is remarkably indented with bays, and has many good harbours; it affords great facilities for commerce and the fisheries, which the inhabitants have not failed to improve.

5. They are extensively engaged in ship-building and navigation, and export vast quantities of lumber, fish, beef, pork, and grain, as well as a considerable amount of ice to the West Indies and the Southern States.

Maine. Q.-1. What does Maine comprise? What did it form a part of before 1820? 2. What is said of the northern part of the State? Chief part of the population? Lakes and ponds? The largest? 3. What is said of the soil? 4. Of the coast? 5. Of ship-building, &c.? Lumber?

6. Augusta, the capital, is on the Kennebec River, 50 miles from its mouth: it contains a handsome state-house, of granite, a United States' arsenal, and a lunatic asylum.

7. Portland, on Casco Bay, is the largest and most important town in the State; it is well laid out, and handsomely built, and has an extensive foreign and coasting trade. Bangor, at the head of navigation on the Penobscot River, has a very extensive trade in lumber.

8. Bath is noted for its ship-building, and Thomaston for its exports of lime, marble, and granite. Saco,* Biddeford, and Lewiston Falls, are important manufacturing towns.

9. Gardner and Hallowell upon the Kennebec, Belfast upon the Penobscot, and Eastport on an island in Passamaquoddy Bay, are thriving towns. Waterville is the seat of Waterville College, and Brunswick of Bowdoin College; both are important and flourishing institutions.

Map No. 8.-What country bounds Maine on the east? N.-Bk.— On the west? C-Et. and N. H.-What ocean on the south? Ac.Name the four principal rivers that flow into the Atlantic Ocean. S.-Cx., Pt., Kc., So. How long are they? What river rises in the centre of Maine and flows into New Brunswick? S.-Jn. How long is it? — Which are the three pricipal lakes? Md., Ck., Gd. How long are the first two?—The principal mountain, and its height? Kn.-The largest island? M.-Dt. Which is the most eastern county? Wn.-The most northern? Ps.-The most southern? Yk.—In what county, and on what river, is the capital situated? Kc., Kc. How many miles is it from Maine to Nova Scotia? To Spain? To Circassia?

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NEW HAMPSHIRE.

1. NEW HAMPSHIRE is called the Switzerland of America, on account of its beautiful and varied scenery, its mountains, lakes, rivers, and cascades. It has also received the name of the Granite State, from the great quantities of granite found in it.

2. The sea-coast of New Hampshire is only 18 miles in extent, and it has but a small share of commerce; but it is distinguished for its productive agriculture and flourishing manufactures.

6. What is said of Augusta? 7. Of Portland? Of Bangor? 8. Of Bath? Saco, &c.? 9. Gardner? Waterville, and Brunswick ?

New Hampshire. Q.-4. What is New Hampshire often called? Why? By what other name also? Why? 2. What is said of the sea

* Saco, Saw'-co.