must peep at Northampton with loving leisure. It is the frontispiece of the book of beauty, which nature opens wide in the valley of the Connecticut, and one of the most winsome pictures in the volume."

Its broad and extensive meadows, its river and mountain scenery, its ancient elms and shaded streets, distinguish it from all the other towns on the banks of the noble Connecticut. It has always been noted for its culture and refinement, as well as for its great natural beauty, and many distinguished men have been among its residents, including Maj. Joseph Hawley, a distinguished lawyer and statesman, who died in 1788; Rev. Jonathan Edwards, the third minister of the town, who preached here 23 years, from 1727 to 1753; Gov. Caleb Strong, who was a member of the provincial Congress in 1774, of the Convention for drafting the Constitution of the United States, and one of the committee to draft a Constitution to be submitted to the people; a member of the United States Senate in the first Congress, and for eleven years Governor of Massachusetts, commencing in 1800.

In the cemetery are buried four persons who were once United States Senators from Massachusetts, Gov. Caleb Strong, Eli P.Ashmun, Elijah H. Mills and Isaac C. Bates. David Brainard, the missionary to the Stockbridge Indians, and Dr. Sylvester Graham, one of the first lecturers on health in this country, are also buried in the same cemetery.

The Edwards Elm on King Street, the top of which can be seen west of the railroad, shortly after crossing Main Street, is among the oldest and most beautiful trees in Northampton. It. was set out by President Edwards, in front of his dwelling, during his ministry in the town.

dr. DENNISTON'S HOME FOR INVALIDS.

Dr. Denniston's Water Cure and Home for Invalids, is at Spring Dale, just west of the village. It is pleasantly situated, and will accommodate fifty patients. The Doctor, who devotes his time to the interest of his patients, has been quite successful in the treatment of disease.

DYAN VIECK

WATER CURE HOTEL.

ROUND HILL WATER CURE AND HOTEL.

Round Hill, a beautiful eminence overlooking the town, with its water-cure buildings, and its grove of native forest trees, will be noticed in the north-west, and about a quarter of a mile west of the railroad.

Here George Bancroft, the historian, and J. G. Coggswell, for some years Librarian of the Astor Library, had a famous classical school-one of the most noted in this country. Dr. H. Halsted now occupies the buildings for a water-cure. Jenny Lind spent several months there just after her marriage, previous to returning to Europe. The view from the piazza of the water-cure is extensive and beautiful, and is nowhere surpassed.

The State Lunatic Hospital, located one mile west of the village, is a large and elegant structure. The erection of the building was commenced in 1856, and completed in 1858. The length of the two wings and main building is 512 feet. The wings are three stories high, and the main building four. The floors cover an area of four acres. The first Superintendent was Dr. William Henry Prince, of Salem, now residing in Cleveland, Ohio. Resigning in 1864, Dr. Pliny Earle, formerly

Superintendent of the Bloomingdale Hospital, was appointed Superintendent, which position he now holds. Its average number of patients is about 350.

Northampton has always been celebrated for its beautiful drives, which, with the many other pleasing features of the town, attract hundreds from the cities to spend the summer months. It has also taken great interest in educational matters, and within the last few years there has been erected a High School building, at a cost of about $40,000.

Florence, a village within the limits of the town, and about two miles and a half west of the center, in point of business has perhaps shown the greatest enterprise. Here are located the shops of the Florence Sewing Machine Company, the Nonotuck Silk Company, a Button and Daguerreotype Case factory, Cotton factory, &c. Dr. Charles Munde, a participator in the German revolutions, and a refugee, for many years had a water-cure establishment there, but it was burnt in 1865, and he has since returned to Europe to educate his children, having received a pardon from the King, and an appointment under our government.

Some years ago there was an industrial association in Florence, called the Community, similar to those advocated by Fourier, the distinguished French philanthropist. Considerable land was purchased and held by the association. Here were gathered some of the brightest intellects of the country, who joined the association to achieve an ideal life. Failing to make it pecuniarily self-sustaining, the project was abandoned, but some of its members still reside in the town, and are among its best and most worthy citizens. There has recently been erected in Florence a school house, costing about $30,000; nearly all of it a free gift from one of its most esteemed residents, Mr. S. L. Hill.

Of the other manufacturing establishments in the town, the most important are the Bay State Works, where hoes, rakes,

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&c., are made; the Paper Mill of Wm. Clark & Co., L. B. Williams & Co's Basket Factory, and Arms, Bardwell & Co's Skirt Factory. The International Screw Company are about to erect shops in the town, and will give employment to a large number of hands.

The construction of a Horse Railway through the streets of Northampton to the village of Florence, was commenced in the spring of 1866. This, now completed, is the only street. railway in Massachusetts west of Worcester.

The Northampton Indelible Pencil Company are doing considerable business in the manufacture of Indelible Pencils for marking fine linen. This is an article designed to take the place of indelible ink.

THE MANSION HOUSE AT NORTHAMPTON.

This popular and well known hotel, kept by William Hill, is centrally located, within five minutes walk of the depot. Under

Mr. Hill's management it has come to be regarded by summer tourists with great favor. A good livery stable is connected with the house, and carriages are furnished to parties wishing to visit Mt. Holyoke and the neighboring villages.

THE WARNER HOUSE,

On Main Street, Northampton, kept by Roswell Hunt, is one of the oldest hotels in the valley. For many years it was kept by the late Hon. Oliver Warner, and under his management it became widely known. It has been for many years a favorite stopping place with business men, and has always received a large patronage.

THE FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE.

The manufactory of the Florence Sewing Machine at Florence, in the town of Northampton, is quite extensive, as will be seen by the birds-eye view given of it by the artist. Here are employed a large number of hands in manufacturing what is acknowledged to be the best Sewing Machine now in use in this country. This machine makes four distinct stitches, lock, knot, double lock and double knot; either of which is stronger and more elastic than that made by many other machines, and it has become so popular that it has been almost impossible, much of the time, to fill the orders for it. Some of the more important features of this machine were invented by L. W. Langdon, then of Rochester, N. Y. Placing his invention on exhibition at Crystal Palace, New York city, it came under the observation of Mr. S. L. Hill, of Florence, who made arrangements to have its manufacture begun in the place of his residence. A company was formed, and after experimenting four years, they commenced to build some of the machines. In a year and a half, after surmounting many obstacles, they completed ten machines, at a cost of $10,000. Since that time there has been no difficulty, and the machine has risen rapidly into popular favor.