Bath, Me., city, Lincoln co., lies on the W. bank of the Kennebec River, 12 miles from the sea, 31 miles S. from Augusta, and 32 N. E. from Portland. The population in 1830, was 3773; in 1840, 5141; in 1850, 3020. —An attempt was made by a missionary to settle this place, and preach to the fishermen as early as 1670. But the Indians would not permit it.  The first permanent settlement was made in 1756. The town is built on a gentle declivity, and extends from a mile and a half to two miles along the river, and nearly a mile back.

Ascension Parish, La., c. h. at Donaldsonville. Southern part, on both sides of the Mississippi. It has on the N. the Amite, with which the Manshac pass from the Mississippi communicates. The La Fourche, another outlet of the Mississippi, leaves that river at Donaldsonville, in this parish. Level, and, except the lands on the immediate banks of the rivers, annually inundated.

Aquia, Va., Stafford co. On Aquia Creek. The railroad to Fredericksburg and Richmond commences here, and connects with Washington by steamboat.

Apalachicola, Fa., c. h. and port of entry, Franklin co. 135 miles S. W. from Tallahassee, situated on a bluff at the mouth of the river of the same name. It is regularly laid out and occupies an area of one square mile. On Front Street there are a number of blocks of large brick stores, with granite fronts. The remaining portion of the town is built mostly of wood.  Apalachicola is a considerable mart for cotton. The river is navigated by steamboats and other boats, and the harbor generally contains a number of large vessels, landing and unloading at the wharves.

Alton, Ill., city, Madison co. Situated on the east bank of the Mississippi, 82 miles W. by S. from Springfield, the capital of the state. This place has an excellent steamboat landing, and is advantageously situated for trade.  It extends along the river about 2 miles; and back, from half a mile to a mile. The streets, which are laid out with regularity, are from 60 to 180 feet wide. The place has had a rapid growth. There are churches here of the Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Evangelical, Lutheran, and Unitarian denominations.