Port Kent, N. Y., Essex co. On the W. shore of Lake Champlain. 12 miles S. from Plattsburg, and 151 N. by E. from Albany. There is a steam ferry between this and Burlington, Vt.

Portland, Me. City, seaport, and seat of justice of Cumberland co. 65 miles S. W. from Augusta, the capital of the state, 105 miles N. N. E. from Boston, and 290 miles S. E. from Montreal, by railroad. Population in 1790, 2240; 1800, 3704; 1810, 7169; 1820, 8521; 1830,12,601; 1840, 15,218; 1850, 20,879.

Elkton, Md., c. h. Cecil co. Situated at the junction of the two main branches of Elk River, at the head of tide water. On the railroad, 44 miles from Philadelphia.

Port Deposit, Md., Cecil co. Located on the E. side of Susquehanna River, at the lower falls, 5 miles from its mouth, and 68 miles N. E. from Annapolis. The termination of the Susquehanna Canal.

Mercersburg, Pa., Montgomery township, Franklin co. On a branch of Conecocheague Creek. 15 miles S. W. from Chambersburg, and 62 S. W. from Harrisburg. Marshall College is located here.

Brandon, Vt., Rutland co. Watered by Otter Creek, Mill River, and Spring Pond, on which streams are good mill sites. Some of the land is level, with rather a light soil, but that on Otter Creek is excellent. Bog iron ore is found here; also, abundance of marble. There are two curious limestone caverns in this town. 60 miles N. W.  from Windsor, and 40 S. W. from Montpelier. The Rutland Railroad passes through it.

Paris, Me., c. h. Oxford co. Paris is well watered and supplied with mill privileges by Little Androscoggin River, on which are several mills in the town. The soil is excellent, although in some parts uneven and mountainous. The principle village is well built, and pleasantly located. Paris lies 40 miles N. by W. from Portland.