Crawford County, Wn., c. h. at Prairie du Chien. In the N. angle between the Wisconsin and the Mississippi. The rivers afford excellent water power. Surface hilly; soil fertile along the borders of the streams.

Leake County, Mi., c. h. at Carthage. Bounded N. by Atala co., E. by Neshoba, S. by Scott, and W. by Madison. Watered by Pearl River and tributaries.

Utica, N. Y. City and seat of justice of Oneida co. Situated on the S. bank of the Mohawk River, on the site of old Fort Schuyler. 93 miles W. by N. from Albany, and 232 E. from Buffalo.  Population in 1820, 2972; in 1830, 8323; in 1840, 12,782; in 1850, 17,642.  Utica has a pleasant location, on ground gradually ascending from the river, and commanding a fine prospect from its more elevated parts. It is well built, having many fine stores and large and elegant dwellings.

San Diego, Ca., c. h. San Diego co. This town, near the southern boundary of California, has, with the exception of Acapulco, the finest harbor on the Pacific.  It is on a wide and spacious bay, the southern shore of which is low and sandy. From the bluff heights on the opposite side a narrow strip of shingly beach makes out into the sea, like a natural breakwater, leaving an entrance of not more than 300 yards broad.

Sacramento County, Ca., c. h. at Sacramento City. On the E. side of the Sacramento, between American River and the Moquelumne.

Vallejo, Ca., Solano Co. Capital of the state of California. In consideration that this should be made the capital of the state, General Vallejo and his associates agreed to convey to the state 156 acres of land, and to expend within two years $370,000 in providing public buildings. This place is beautifully situated on the sides of lofty hills, which rise with a gradual undulation from the waters of the Straits of Napa, just at their entrance into San Pablo Bay, about 30 miles E. of N. from San Francisco, 8 N. of W. from Benicia, 100 S. W. from Sacramento, and about the same N. W.

Benicia, Ca., Salano co. On the strait between San Pablo and Suisum Bays, about 40 m. N. E. from San Francisco.  Ships of the largest size can lie here close to the town, which is laid out on a handsome slope, towards the hills.  It is a port of entry, with an arsenal, navy station, and docks of the Pacific Steam Packet Co. for refitting their steamers.