Maine, incorporated in 1796. It was formerly called Jones's Plantation.] [HARLEM OF EAST River, a river which connects Long Island sound with North or Hudson river, and forms York island.] [HARLEM, a division of New York county, in the n. part of York island, which contains 803 inhabitants, including 189 slaves. The village of its name stands nine miles n. of New York city, and four s. w. of W. Chester. It is opposite to the w. end of Hell-gate.] HARLEY, a settlement of the county of Ulster, in the province and colony of New York. [HARMAR, a well constructed fort in the N.W. Territory; situated at the mouth of the Muskingum. It has five bastions, and three cannon mounted, and is garrisoned by four companies. It is conveniently situated to reinforce any of the posts up or down the river Ohio. The place is remarkably healthy.] [HARMONY, a village in Luzerne county, Pennsylvania, close on the line of New York, on the e. side of the e. branch of Susquehannah. Between this and Stockport on Delaware river, dis tant 18 miles e. s. e. there is a portage. It is about 125 miles n. by w. of Philadelphia, and 110 n. w. of New York. Lat. 41'58° n.] [HARPATH, a small boatable river in Tennessee, which, after a n. n. w. course of about 30 miles, falls into Cumberland river, 17 miles n. w. of [HARPERSFIELD, a township in Otsego county, in New York, bounded s. w. by Unadilla township, and 28 miles s. e. of Cooperstown; 155 of its inhabitants are electors. Through this town runs the great post-road from Hudson to Williamsburgh, 45 miles w. of Hudson city.] [HARPLE, a township in Delaware county, Pennsylvania. [HARPSWELL, a township in Cumberland county, district of Maine, incorporated in 1758, and contains 1071 inhabitants. It is bounded e. by Georgetown; from which it is separated by a navigable river. The people here are opening a communication by a canal between the waters of Kennebeck river and those of Casco bay, through the arm of the sea called Stevens's river. The point called Merryconeag, projecting itself into the bay, together with the island Sebasco leagan, and several other small islands, are incorporated, and form this township. The waters round this island extend to within two miles of the waters of the Kennebeck, and thus form what is called Small Point.] [HARRINGTON, a township in Bergen county, New Jersey.] [HARRINGTON, a thriving town in Lincoln county, district of Maine, at the head of the tide waters on the Kennebeck river, three miles n. of Hallowell, of which, till its incorporation in 1797, it was a part, and known by the name of Fort Western. Vessels of 100 tons ascend the river to this town. The judicial courts for the county are held alternately in this town, and at Pownalborough. There is here a court-house and gaol. A bridge is about to be erected upon the Kennebeck, opposite Old fort Western. Several merchants and traders are settled here, and carry on a brisk commerce with the back country. The township contains 36,000 acres of land, and about 1000 inha bitants. Lat. 44° 25' n.] HARRINGTON, a fort of the English, in the province of Sagadahock; situate on the coast, at the point of Penragued. HARRIS, a settlement of the island of Barbadoes, in the district and parish of St. George. [HARRISBURG, a post-town, and the capital of Dauphine county, Pennsylvania, is situated on the n. e. bank of Susquehannah river. It is laid out regularly, and contains about 300 houses; of which several are neat and convenient; some of brick and others of stone. In 1789, it contained 130 houses, a stone gaol, and a German church. At that period it had been settled about three years. It is 82 miles w. n. w. of Philadelphia, 45 w. s. w. of Reading, and 14 e. n. e. of Carlisle. Lat. 40° 16' n.] HARRISKINTON, a settlement of Indians, of the province and colony of Virginia; situate on the shore of the river Sewta. HARRISO, a settlement of the island of Barbadoes, in the district of the parish of San Felipe. [HARRISON, a township in W. Chester county, New York, containing 1004 inhabitants ; of whom 115 are electors, and 54 slaves.] [HARRISON, a county in the w. part of Virginia, bounded n. by Ohio county, n. e. by Monongalia, s. by Greenbriar, and s. w. by Kenhawa. Its length is about 120 miles, its breadth 80; and the number of inhabitants 2080, including 67 slaves. Chief town, Clarksburg.] [HARRISON, a new county in the n. e. part of the state of Kentucky, n. of Bourbon.] [HARRODSBURG, or HARRODSTOWN, a posttown in Mercer county, Kentucky, at the head of Salt river, which contains about 20 houses, and is eight miles n. w. of Danville, and 19 s. of Frankfort.] [HARTFORD, a township in Windsor county, Vermont, on Connecticut river, opposite the town of Lebanon, in New Hampshire. It contains 988 inhabitants.] [HARTFORD, a township on the e. bank of Genessee river, in New York state, 32 miles w. of Geneva, and 62 s. e. by e. of fort Niagara.] [HARTFORD, a fertile and populous, though hilly, county in Connecticut; bounded n. by the state of Massachusetts, s. by part of Middlesex and New Haven counties, e. by Tolland, and w. by Litchfield county. It is about 34 miles from n. to s. and its greatest breadth from e. to w. is 30 miles. It is divided into 15 townships, and contains 28,029 inhabitants, including 263 slaves. Chief town, Hartford city] New London, 76 s.tw. of Boston, 91 n. e. of New York, and 161 n. e. of Philadelphia. Lat. 41° 40' n. Long. 72° 36' w.] [HARTLAND, a township of Connecticut, the n. easternmost in Litchfield county.] [HARTLAND, a township in Windsor county, Vermont; situated on the w. bank of Connecticut river, II miles below the Fifteen-mile falls.] HARTWEL Town, a city of the province and colony of Maryland. [HARVARD, a township in the e. part of Worcester county, Massachusetts, 23 miles n.e. of Worcester, and 35 n. e. of Boston. It was incorporated in 1732 by this name, in honour of the founder of Harvard university in Cambridge. It has 1400 inhabitants.] [HARVARD University. See CAMBRIDGE.] HARWICH, a township on cape Cod, in Barnstable county, Massachusetts, lying between Yarmouth and Chatham, about 88 miles s. e. of Boston, containing 2392 inhabitants. It extends quite across the cape, which is here about six miles over. Their marine business lies chiefly in the fishery. The remains of the Indians of this township are only six or seven souls; they live at Potanumaquut.] [HARWICH, a township in Rutland county, Vermont ; containing 165 inhabitants. ] [HARWINGTON, a post-town of Connecti. cut, in Litchfield county, seven miles e. of Litchfield, and 20 w. of Hartford.] [HARTFORD City, the capital of Connecticut, lies on the w. bank of Connecticut river, in the county and township of its own name, 38 miles n. w. from the mouth of the river, at Saybrook bar, in Long Island sound; and thus far the tide flows. The township is six miles square; bounded n. by Windsor, n.e. by E. Windsor, w. by Farmington, e. by E. Hartford, s. e. by Glastenbury, and s. by Wethersfield. The town is divided by a small stream, called Little river, with high romantic banks, over which is a bridge connecting the two divisions of the town. The city is regularly laid out, the streets intersecting each other at right angles. Its buildings are an elegant state-house, lately built, two churches for Congregationalists, one for Episcopalians, and between 400 and 500 HASARI, a river of the province and governdwelling-houses, a number of which are hand- ment of Quijos and Macas in the kingdom of somely built with brick. The inhabitants amount Quito, and of the district of the second. It runs to upwards of 4000. A bank was incorporated in nearly from n. to s. near the city of Bridgetown. 1792, with 100,000 dollars capital, number of shares 250. The corporation have the power to extend their capital to 500,000 dollars. A woollen manufactory was established here and encouraged by the state, but has not succeeded. The town is advantageously situated for trade, has a fine back country, enters largely into the manufacturing business, and is a rich, flourishing, commercial town. This town was first settled in the year 1636, by Mr. Haynes and Mr. Hooker, who, with their adherents, removed from Massachusetts. The Dutch had then a trading house at the confluence of Mill and Connecticut rivers. They soon relinquished the settlement, and their lands were confiscated by a commission from the commonwealth of England in 1653. A point of land, which formed part of their possessions, is still called Dutch Point. It is 35 miles n. c. by n. of New Haven, 37 n. w. of [HATBOROUGH, a small town in Montgomery county, Pennsylvania; situated on the n.c. side of Pannepack creek, which runs into Delaware river about five miles above Frankfort. It contains about 20 houses. 1 ] [HATCHA CONES. See PEARL River.] HATCHES, a river of the island of Barbadoes, in the district of the parish of San Juan. It runs e. and enters the sea on the e. coast, between the point Broken and the rock called Conger. [HATCHI. See PEARL River.] HATCHY, a navigable river in the state of Tennessee, runs w. into the Mississippi, about 19 miles n. of Wolf river, and is about 80 yards wide seven miles from its mouth.] HATERAS, an island of the N. sea, near the coast of S. Carolina; the which, with the continent, forms the straits of Pampticoe.. [HATFIELD, a very pleasant town in Hamp HAT shire county, Massachusetts; situated on the w. bank of a bend of Connecticut river, where it is 80 rods wide, five miles n. of Northampton, and 75 w. of Boston. It lies chiefly on one street, and contains 103 houses, and 703 inhabitants. Here are two ferries on Connecticut river; the one to Hadley, the other to Amherst. North of the ferry to Amherst, the river meets with a bed of rocks, which lessens its breadth 20 or 30 rods; no fall, but a large eddy at high water.] [HATTERAS is the most remarkable and dangerous cape on the coast of N. America. This point extends far into the ocean, from the coast of N. Carolina, in lat. 35° 9′ n. and long. 75° 54' w. The water is very shallow at a great distance from the cape, which is remarkable for sudden squalls of wind, and for the most severe storms of thunder, lightning, and rain, which happen almost every day, during one half the year. At the time of Sir Walter Raleigh's approaching this coast, the shoals in the vicinity of Hatteras were found so dangerous, so extensive, and so shallow, many of them covered with not more than five or six feet water, that no vessels in that latitude ventured within seven leagues of the land. At present the out-shoals, which lie about 14 miles s. w. of the cape, are but of five or six acres extent; and where they are really dangerous to vessels of moderate draught, not above half that extent. On the shoalest part of these is about 10 feet at low water; and here, at times, the ocean breaks in a tremendous manner, spouting, as it were, to the clouds, from the violent agitation of the Gulf stream, which touches the e. edge of the banks, from which the declivity is sudden, that is to say, from 10 fathoms to no soundings. On the spot above-mentioned, which is firm sand, it has been the lot of many a good vessel to strike, in a gale of wind, and go to pieces. In moderate weather, however, these shoals may be passed over, if necessary, at full tide, without much danger, by vessels not drawing more than eight, nine, or 10 feet water. From this bank, formerly of vast extent, and called the Full Moon shoal, a ridge runs the whole distance to the cape, about a n. w. course; is about half a mile wide, and at low water has generally 10, 11, and 12 feet water. There are gaps at equal intervals, affording channels of about 15 or 16 feet water. The most noted of these is about a mile and a half from the land, and is at least two miles and a half wide, and might at full sea be safely passed by the largest ships; but is rarely used except by coasting vessels. It may be easily known by a range of breakers always seen on the w. side, and a breaker head or two on the e. side; which, however, are not so constant, only appearing when the sea is considerably agitated. A little n. of the cape is good anchoring in four or five fathoms, and with the wind to the w. a boat may land in safety, and even bring off casks of fresh water, plenty of which is to be found every where on the beach, by digging a foot or two, and putting a barrel into the sand.] [HATTON'S Ford, on Tugelo river, a village 10 miles from Pendleton court-house, in S. Carolina, and 13 from Franklin court-house, in Georgia.] HAUT, a settlement of Indians, of the province and country of the Iroquees, where the English have a fort and establishment for their commerce, on the confines of Pennsylvania, on the shore of the river Mohawks. [HAUT Isle is the southernmost of the large islands in Penobscot bay, in Lincoln county, district of Maine.] HAVANA, a city of the island of Cuba, one of the largest of the Antilles, founded by Diego Velazquez, who conquered the island in 1511. It was at first but small, and was called Puerto de Carenas; it afterwards changed its situation, and by its increase and riches became one of the most considerable cities of America, taking the name of San Christóval de la Havana. In 1536, it was sacked by a French pirate, and was then so small as to ransom itself from being burnt, for the trifling sum of 700 dollars. A short time afterwards it was taken by the English, and again by the French, but neither was its importance yet known in Spain, nor was there as yet sufficient care taken to fortify it until the reign of Philip II. and indeed, in 1666, it was in no state of defence. This city is situate on the w. side of the port, in a pleasant and delightful plain, which is washed in front by the sea, and on its other sides by the river Lagida. The buildings are handsome but not lofty; they are built of stone, are of good construction, and prettily ornamented: the churches are rich and magnificent. Here are convents of the religious orders of St. Francis, St. Augustin; an hospital of San Juan de Dios, of La Merced, of St. Domingo, in which is founded an university, and the monasteries of the nuns of Santa Clara and Santa Catalina. Although the capital of the island is Cuba, yet this is the residence of the governor, captain-general, as well as of the bishop, whose cathedral is also here. The port is not only the best in all America, but in all the world: it is capable of containing 1000 ships at anchor, in perfect security; its entrance is through a channel of about half a mile long and very narrow, and very difficult for an enemy to enter, from its being well defended: at the end of the port is another small bay, having a small island in its e. part. At the entrance of the channel are various castles well furnished with artillery, the principal of which is that called El Morro, formerly known by the name of Los Tres Reyes, and built by the celebrated engineer Juan Baptista Autoneli, in 1584: this is on the e. side of the entrance, and has a battery or low platform, on a level with the water, containing 12 cannons, some of which are 36 pounders, called the Twelve Apostles. On the side of the city, and opposite the aforesaid castle, is the fort of San Salvador de la Punta, built at the same time as the former; and within the town, at the extremity of the channel which looks to the port, is the castle of La Fuerza, the residence of the governor, the same being the work of the Alcayde Mateo de Aceytuno, in 1544. Besides these there are the forts of Coximan and Chorrera, to defend the Plaza, which were built in 1646; also the walls and bastions of La Plaza, built in 1633; and lastly, in 1763, two large castles, called San Carlos and Santo Domingo de Atarés, which were begun by the governor Count de Ricla, in the spot called La Cabaña, at the back of the mountain of this name, and commanding the Plaza. What adds still further to the excellence of this port is its capital dock, where ships are constantly built for the royal armada, as are also merchant-vessels, and of the very best sorts of wood; having for this business a marine department, the commandant of which is a general officer, who commands the squadrons commonly known here by the name of Armada de Barlovento, the same being for the security of these coasts, and for the purpose of transporting the allowances from Vera Cruz to this and the other islands. The commerce of this port, which is the most considerable of America, is to be divided generally into that which is done by the island of Cuba, and of which we have treated in this article, and into that which is peculiar to it; for it is the general resort of all the vessels from the ports of Tierra Firme and Nueva España, the same being accustomed to touch here in their way to Europe. Indeed it seldom happens that there are less than 40 or 50 vessels lying here at a time; and during their stay, here is, as it were, a continual fair, which was still greater when the fleets used to sail to Nueva España and Tierra Firme; the which used to join company in order to proceed on their voyage in the month of September, this being the most favourable season in which to make the mouth of the canal of Babama. The city may be about two miles in circumference, and is of an hot temperature, but abounds in every thing necessary for the convenience of life. It is inhabited by many rich and noble families, and in its customs, policy, traffic, and establishments, it may vie with the best cities in Europe. It suffered much in 1762, by a siege made against it by the English, who attacked it with a strong squadron under the command of Admiral Pocock, and a numerous army headed by the Duke of Albermarle; but it at last capitulated after a glorious defence made by the Spaniards, under the command of the governor and brigadier Don Juan de Prado, assisted by the lieutenant-general Don Joseph Manso, Count of Superunda, who had been viceroy of Peru, and the brigadier Don Diego Tabares, governor of Cartagena, all of whom happened to be here on their way to Spain; and thus, by this event, did the enemies find themselves masters of the town, in which there were great riches, not to mention a squadron of 12 ships of war. It was, however, afterwards restored to the Spaniards in the peace of Versailles. In 1703, there was lost upon the castle of La Punta, the fine ship of war called El Bueno, of the French squadron of Mr. Ducase; in 1721, the S. Juan, commanded by the captain Don Francisco Maldonado; and in 1740, the ship Invincible, of the squadron of Don Rodrigo de Torres, afterwards Marquis of Matalana: this latter vessel having come within the bay, and blowing up from having been stricken with lightning, when also great mischief was done to the city. Its population amounts to about 26,000 souls. It is in lat. 23° 8' 30" n. Long. 82° 16′ 30" w. [HAVERFORD, a township in Delaware county, Pennsylvania.] [HAVERHILL, a post-town of New Hampshire, and the capital of Grafton county; situated on the e. side of Connecticut river, in Lower Coos. It has between 40 and 50 compact houses, a well constructed court-house, and a Congrega tional church. This township was incorporated in 1763, and contains 552 inhabitants. In it is a bed of iron ore, which has yielded some profit to the proprietor, also a quarry of free-stone, fit for hearths and chimney-pieces. It has also a fullingmill, an oil-mill, and many other excellent millseats. It is opposite to Newbury in Vermont, 23 miles above Dartmouth college, 81 miles n. w. of Portsmouth.] [HAVERHILL, a handsome post-town of Massachusetts, in Essex county; situated on the n. side of Merrimack river, across which is an elegant bridge, connecting this town with Bradford, 650 feet long and 34 wide. It has three arches of 180 feet each, supported by three handsome stone piers, 40 feet square; also a draw of 30 feet, over the channel of the river. Haverhill has a considerable inland trade, lying about 27 miles n. of Boston, and 12 miles from Newburyport, at the mouth of the river, and about 24 s. w. of Portsmouth in New Hampshire. It lies chiefly upon two streets, the principal of which runs parallel with the river. Vessels of 100 tons burthen can go up to it. Travellers are struck with the pleasantness of the situation; and a number of neat and well finished houses give it an air of elegance. Here are two churches, one for Congregationalists, and one for Baptists, three distilleries, one of which has lately undergone a laudable transmutation into a brewery. Some vessels are annually built here, and several are employed in the West India trade. A manufactory of sail-cloth was begun here in 1789, and is said to be in a promising way. The trade of this place, however, is considerably less than before the revolution. The whole township contains 330 houses, and 2408 inhabitants.] HAVERSON, a city of the province and colony of New York; situate on the w. shore of the river Hudson, in which there is a good port. It is 35 miles to the n. of New York. [HAVERSTRAW Bay, called by some HAVERSHAM, in Hudson's river, 35 miles above New York city, spreads s. of Stony point, and before the town of its own name; is 10 miles long and about three wide.] [HAVERSTRAW, a township in Orange county, New York; situated on the w. side of the above bay, 32 miles n. of New York city. It contains 4826 inhabitants, of whom 98 are qualified electors, and 238 slaves.] HAVICUI, SANTA ROSA DE, a settlement of the missions which are held by the religious order of San Francisco, in Nuevo Mexico. [HAVRE DE GRACE, or GRAS, a post-town and port of entry in Harford county, Maryland, on the w. side of Susquehannah river, at its mouth in Chesapeak bay. It contains about 40 houses, 250 inhabitants, and is the port of entry for all the shores of Chesapeak bay above Turkey point. It is 30 miles n. e. of Baltimore, and 54 w. s. w. of Philadelphia. Lat. 39° 35' n.] HAVRUCUCHIS, a settlement of the province and corregimiento of Guarochiri in Peru; annexed to the curacy of Yauli. [HAW, a water of Cape Fear, which unites with Deep river. It may be rendered navigable for 50 miles. See SAXAPAHAW River.] [HAWKE, a township in Rockingham county, New Hampshire, distant 27 miles from Portsmouth, was incorporated in 1760, and contained in 1775, 504, and in 1790, 402 inhabitants.] [HAWKE'S Harbour is an arm of Igornachoix bay, Newfoundland island.] [HAWKINS, a county in Washington district, in Tennessee, having 6970 inhabitants, inclusive of 807 slaves. Chief town, Rogersville.] [HAWKINS Court-house, in Tennessee, is 25 miles from Free-stone gap, 72 from Abingdon, and 178 from Danville in Kentucky.] [HAWK'S Bay, on the coast of W. Florida, w. of the mouth of Mobile bay, is between Pelican and Dauphin islands. There is a broad channel of 11 and 12 feet water, afterwards safe anchorage in four fathoms, good holding ground, and sheltered from most winds; on which accouut it is very convenient for small vessels.] [HAWLEY, a township in Hampshire county, Massachusetts, 90 miles w. of Boston. Previous to its incorporation, in 1792, it was called Plantation No. 7, and had 539 inhabitants. It is composed of parts of several adjoining towns, and is about 20 miles n. w. of Northampton.] HAWLEY, a settlement of the island of Barbadoes; situate on the s. coast, near the city of Bridgetown. HÃY, a river of the province and government of Buenos Ayres, which runs s. s. w. and enters the Gil. HAYABAMBA, a settlement of the province and corregimiento of Chachapoyas in Peru, founded in a beautiful and extensive valley of its name. HAYAY, a river of the province and govern ment of Mainas in the kingdom of Quito. It rises to the s. of the lake Pachina, runs e. and enters the Manay just before this enters the Marañon. [HAYCOCKS, a small isle in Delaware river, about seven miles below Easton in Northampton county, Pennsylvania.] HAYE, Island of, or Of the FATHERS. It is in the N. sea, near the n. e. coast of Martinique, and is but small. HAYES, Island of, in the country of S. Wales, formed by the rivers Nelson and Hayes, which, after running together for some time, separate into two arms; that towards the n. taking the first name, and the other the second. Near their mouth, or entrance into the sea, is York fort, called by the French De Bourbon; also to the arm, called, as we have just observed, by the English Hayes, the French give the name of Sainte Teresa. In one and the other the stream is so gentle that |