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6. Liverpool,

A SYNOPSIS OF THE CENSUS OF 1840, OF EACH TOWNSHIP.

The streams of this county are numerous.

Besides the Susquehanna already noticed, which forms the eastern boundary, and receive all the streams that water this county, there are many in it; the largest of which is the (Choniato) Juniata, a main tributary of the Susquehanna river, which rises by two distinct branches, called the Frankstown and Qaystown branches; after running a circuitous and sinuous course rising one hundred miles, enters this county, a few miles above Millerstown, pursuing a southeastern course of twelve miles, and empties into the Susquehanna at Duncan's Island, and in its course through the county, receives Wild Cat creek and several smaller streams on the north; Racoon creek, Buffalo creek, Little Buffalo and a few smaller streams on the south.

Burger's run rises in Wild Cat valley, after running a northeastern course for about 5 miles falls into the Susquehanna river at Liverpool Hunter's run rises south of Buffalo mountain and falls into the Susquehanna at Mount Patrick. Cackalamus creek rises at the foot of the Shade mountain, in Juniata county, running a south east course of twelve miles, falls into the Juniata river at Millerstown.

Wild Cat run rises in Racoon valley, a few miles north east of Ickesburg, meandering its course for eight miles through the valley of its own name, falls into the Juniata, opposite Millerstown. Buffalo creek rises in Liberty valley, at the base of Tuscarora mountain, winding its way eastward between Racoon Ridge and Middle Ridge, Jor about eighteen miles, it falls into the Juniata.

Little Buffalo creek rises near Middle Ridge, passes down between this ridge and Limestone Ridge, and empties into the Juniata at New Port. Little Juniata rises in Mahony Ridge, runs a southeastern course for 7 or 8 miles, and empties into the Susquehanna at Petersburg.

Sher man's creek has its fountain head in Franklin county, near the Round Top-flows an eastern course this county, more than 40 miles, receiving numerous tributaries, and empties into the Susquehanna immediately below the mouth of the Little Juniata. Patterson's run, Brown's run, Huston's run, and Limestone spring, in the western part of the county, constitute the heads of Sherman's creek, Montour's run & other tributaries. Cove run rises at the Cove mountain and falls into the Susquehanna. Fishing creek rises southwest of the Cove mountain; flows an eastern course for 8 or 9 miles, and empties into the Susquehanna, at the north base of the Blue mountain.

The several streams afford ample water power to 50 or 60 flouring and grist mills, to 125 saw mills, and a number of factories, forges, furnaces, &c.

The Warm Spring-The waters of which have some celebrity as to their medicinal properties and healing virtues. In cures of scrofulous affections and cutaneous diseases they have proved beneficial.

A visitor, in 1831, thus describes the place-These springs are on the farm of Mr. Kennedy, whose house at some distance from, until lately, offered the only accommodation to visiters; and the approach to either was difficult and rugged enough. Mr. Hipple, however, has erected a spacious, and in every way comfortable boarding house at the springs, and furnished as good cheer at the table and the bar as is to be found at any other watering establishment that has come under our inspection.

The chief advantage of those springs to those who are sick, but re

tire from town in order to enjoy the country, are the luxury of the bath and the scenery of country that surrounds you. Mount Pisgah nods in front, and the mountain from whence the spring issues, is in the rear, while the waters of Sherman's creek flow between. The springs rise at the foot of Quaker Hill, and emit about 90 gallons a minute. The temperature of the water is nearly that of river or creek waterin the summer.

The Springs are in a romantic and healthy situation about eleven miles north of Carlisle, twenty-two from Harrisburg, eight from Sterrett's Gap, and four from Wagner's Gap, and four from Landisburg. The accommodations at present are good-charges moderate. Two lines of public improvements pass through this county. The Pennsylvania canal crosses the Susquehanna in a pool or dam, at Duncan's Island and divides one branch the Susquehanna division passes along the eastern boundary of the country, ascending the right bank of the Susquehanna.

The Juniata division extends up the right bank of the Juniata river for a distance of fifteen miles, where it crosses the river by a rope ferry and passes up the right bank.

Since the opening of the canal, Perry county has been greatly improved. Where there was a dense forest twenty years ago, are now well cultivated and productive farms.

The Harrisburg and Huntingdon turnpike road runs along the left bank of the Juniata. The county is intersected by many roads, many of which are kept in good repair. Several fine bridges cross the larger streams. New roads are opening, and new bridges building. Ere many years, Perry may vie with her mother, old Cumberland.

CHAPTER XLIV.

TOWNS.

Bloomfield-Millerstown-Milford or Jonestown-New Port-Petersburg-New Buffaloe-Liverpool-New Germantown, IckesburgLandisburg-Loysville or Andersonsville.

BLOOMFIELD, the seat of Justice, was located on a tract of land belonging to Mr. George Barnett, (a wealthy and highly respectable.citizen, still residing in the borough) and was so called from the name as given to the tract in the patent. The name of the post office is New Bloomfield. The town has since been extended westward upon lands once the property of Jacob Lupfer and Michael Shuman. The town is pleasantly situated in a narrow valley near the centre of the county; 5 miles from the Juniata river, 11 from the Susquehanna, 18 from Carlisle and 26 from Harrisburg. It contains about 120 houses, mostly

frame, and has a population of over 600 souls. The public buildings are a court house, jail, academy, school house, 3 churches-German Reformed & Lutheran, 1 Presbyterian, and 1 Methodist. There are 5 stores and 5 taverns-2 clergymen, 2 physicians, and 9 lawyers; 3 printing offices belonging to as many weekly political newspapers; the country immediately around the town is hilly, and not very fertile; and from its isolated position, but little business is done in the place, except such as is peculiar to a seat of justice. The inhabitants are intelligent and sociable.

MILLERSTOWN, a post town in Greenwood township, on the left bank of the Juniata river, opposite the mouth of Raccoon creek, 10 miles northeast from Bloomfield, and 29 miles west of Harrisburg, contains between 80 and 90 dwellings, a Presbyterian church, 5 stores, 3 taverns, a school house, a number of mechanics' shops. Population in 1840, 371.

The town was laid out about 45 years ago. The Juniata is crossed here by a wooden bridge-the western turnpike passes through it. When the canal was excavated here, the workmen found a number of human bones, supposed to have been the remains of Indians.

MILFORD Or Jonestown, in Juniata township, is on Big Buffalo crk., 5 miles north of Bloomfield. The town was laid out about 1814 or '16, and numbers 8 or 10 dwellings. Population 64.

NEW PORT, known for many years as Reiderville, is a post village in Oliver township, was laid out by one Reider about 1814. Its growth was very tardy till the canal was made, 15 years ago, since which it has steadily improved. When the county had been divided from Cumberland, it was fixed on as the county town, when it received its present name--New Port. The town consists of 100 dwellings, 3 taverns, 4 stores, a school-house and a Methodist church.

New Port bids fair of bearing a place of some importance, being directly on the bank of the canal, and being accessible by good roads, which pass through the best portions of the county. Near it are a grist and saw mill.

PETERSBURG, a post town and borough in Penn township, on the west bank of the Susquehanna river, 12 miles northwest of Harrisburg, is a flourishing and pretty town. It is 8 miles southeast of Bloomfield. Population 420. It contains 3 churches, viz: Presbyterian, Methodist, and Lutheran, 2 stores, 1 tavern, and a temperance house. Immediately below town is the Little Juniata, on which is Mr. Jones' merchant mill. About a mile and a half below, Sherman's creek empties into the Susquehanna, where is situated DUNCANNON, a flourishing manufacturing village. Messrs. Fisher & Morgan, own here one of the most extensive iron establishments in the interior of the State.The works consist of a rolling mill and nail factory. From 80 to 90 tons of iron ore manufactured weekly. The Nailery contains 25 or more machines, capable of making 800 kegs of nails per week. This place (Duncannon) contains a population of 290. NEW BUFFALO, a post village in Buffalo township, is on the west

The school in 1844 engaged 2 male teachers at $20 per month. There were 88 male and 62 female teachers attending; a district tax of $2,65 97 was raised; the State appropriation was $95; cost of tuition $280; school open 7 months. Fuel and contingencies $35.

bank of the Susquehanna river, 12 miles northeast of Bloomfield, and 20 miles above Harrisburg. The town contains between 30 and 40 dwellings; a Methodist, and Presbyterian church, 3 stores, 2 taverns. Population 200. The town was laid out in 1800, by Jacob Baughman. The township, says Mr. Steever, is divided by the Half-full mountain, which is noted on account of the singular discoveries that have been made, on and about it, as well as the wealth it is supposed to possess. The present inhabitants can recollect distinctly, that when their fathers used to have shooting matches, in which the Indians generally participated, in case the lead would get scarce, the Indians would pick up their tomahawk, run to the mountain, and in a few moments return with a supply of lead, in a crude state, they always insisted that there was more wealth in that mountain than any other in the State.

LIVERPOOL, a post town and borough in Liverpool township, is an important town on the Susquehanna, 16 miles northeast of Bloomfield, 30 above Harrisburg. It contains 140 dwellings; four taverns, five stores, two churches; German Reformed, and United Brethren, and 2 schools. Population 650. The Susquehanna division of the Pennsyl vania Canal passes through, or along the town. Liverpool was incorporated 8 or 9 years ago. Considerable trade is carried on here. The Wild Cat creek is immediately below the town. There are several mills within three-fourths of a mile from the borough.

NEW GERMANTOWN, a post town in Toboyne township, 20 miles west of Bloomfield, contains between 20 and 30 dwellings, several stores, and a tavern. There are 2 German churches in the vicinity of this place. The soil in this region is limestone and gravel, and well im proved.

ICKESBURG, a post village in Saville township, 9 miles northwest of Bloomfield, contains about 20 dwellings, 2 stores. There is a Presbyterian church near it. Population between 60 and 70.

LANDISBURG, a post town and borough in Tyrone township, contains about 60 dwellings, 2 taverns, 3 stores, 3 churches, viz: Presbyterian, Methodist, and Church of God. Population about 400. The first court was held here.

LOYSVILLE or Andersonville, laid out in 1840 by Michael Loy, is a brisk hamlet—one tavern, three stores, a Union church. Population between 50 and 60. It is in Toboyne township, 9 miles from Bloomfield.