Madison, 1,305; Monroe, 1,151; Paint, 491; Perry, 1,122; Red Bank, 3,070; Richland, 1,385; Toby, 1,829; Limestone, Porter and Washington townships were erected since 1840. Education receives considerable attention. Nearly all the districts had, a few years ago, adopted the general system of common schools. Besides ninety common schools, there is an academy of advanced standing in the county town. The prevailing religious denominations are Presbyterians, Baptists, Methodists, Lutherans, and Catholics, all of whom have houses for public worship. The inhabitants are generally characterized for industry, sobriety and morality. Few idlers are to be found in this county. They are literally "worked out." The people do not stand lounging. CLARION, the county seat, situated on the east side of the Clarion river, on the Bellefonte and Meadville turnpike road, was laid out by the commissioners in 1840. The land had been owned by General Levi G. Clover, James P. Hoover, Peter Clover, Jr.,-heirs of Philip Clover of Strattanville, and the Hon. Christian Myers. "These persons made a donation of the town site to the county, on condition of receiving half the proceeds from the sales of lots. Space for the county buildings and a public square, were reserved from sale." The public buildings are a neat court house of brick, surmounted with a cupola, a county prison, built of sand stone, and a spacious academy, built of brick. The borough is well laid out,-neatness and much taste are displayed in both public and private buildings, and a brisk air of enterprize is presented every where in this town, There are several churches here. It is the opinion of an intelligent observer, that in Clarion, like in many new places which have sprung suddenly into existence with delusive promises of great advantages, merchants, mechanics, tavern-keepers, professional men, all flocked to it in crowds, all eager for their share of patronage and profit from the new county. It was, however, soon ascertained that some must leave unsatisfied, till the place should acquire a more healthy growth, whieh it has in a good degree already attained, in the development of its inexhaustible mineral wealth and other resources. Besides the county town, there are several thriving towns and villages in this county. The prin ipal ones are Strattonville, Shippensville, Curlesville, Greenville, Collensburg, Edinburg, Reimersburg, &c. Strattonville, was laid out by Mr. John Stratton, from New Jersey, about sixteen years ago. It is on the turnpike road, about three miles east of the county town. It had seen, until lately, better days. It was the principal place of business for an extensive circle of thrifty and industrious farmers. Business has been principally diverted from this village to Clarion. There are several churches in, and near this village. Shippensville, called after its proprietor, the Hon. Judge Shippen, of Meadville, who laid out this town in 1826, is on the turnpike road, seven miles west of Clarion. It is a place of considerable business, and will undoubtedly increase rapidly. A few years ago the Lutherans erected a church in this town. Curlesville is a small village on the right bank of Licking Creek, near the township line, between Red-bank and Toby townships. Greenville is situated near the head of Piney Creek, on the right bank, about one mile north-west of the Olean road. Collensburg is on the right bank of Licking Creek, at its mouth. This region of country, forming Clarion county, was first settled only about forty-five years ago, by two different bands of immigrants. One band came from Westmoreland county, the other from Penn's valley, Union county. They numbered in all about one hundred persons. Those from Westmoreland county came into this region under the influence and patronage of General Craig, of that county, to settle on what they supposed to be vacant land; but they were mistaken, and were afterwards compelled to purchase it of the Bingham estate. Among the early settlers were Maguire, Young, Rose, Wilson, Corbit, Philips, Clover, and others. The adventurous Captain Brady, who was a terror to the Indians, figured in this region of country, in his day. "The incursions of the Indians had become so frequent, and their outrages so alarming, that it was thought advisable to retaliate upon them the injuries of war, and carry into the country occupied by them, the same system of destructive warfare with which they had visited the settlements. For this purpose an adequate force was provided, under the immediate command of General Broadhead, the command of the advance guard of which was confided to Captain Brady. "The troops proceeded up the Allegheny river, and had arrived at the flat of land near the mouth of Redbank creek, now known by the name of Brady's Bend, without encountering an enemy. Brady and his rangers were some distance in front of the main body, as their duty required, when they suddenly discovered a war party of Indians approaching them. Relying on the strength of the main body, and its ability to force the Indians to retreat, and anticipating, as Napoleon did in the battle with the Mamelukes, that when driven back they would return upon the same route they had advanced on, Brady permitted them to proceed without hindrance, and hastened to seize a narrow pass, higher up the river; where the rocks, nearly perpendicular, approached the river, and where a few determined men might successfully combat superior numbers. In a short time the Indians encountered the main body under Broadhead, and were driven back. In full and swift retreat they pressed on to gain the pass between the rocks and the river, but it was occupied by their daring and relentless foes, Brady and his rangers, who failed not to pour into their flying columns a most destructive fire. "At once there rose so wild a yell The Indians appear; For life for life! their flight they ply- "Indeed I have been told by an officer of the American army, who is no stranger to Indian battles, that Walter Scott's description of the battle of 'Beal Au Daine,' from which I have ventured to make the above extract, would suit very well for that of any battle with the Indians, by changing a few names, and substituting plumes for bonnets, bayonets for spears, &c. "Be that as it may, the Indians on this occasion were again broken, routed, and forced to jump into the river. Many were killed on the bank, and many more in the stream. Our aged friend Cornplanter, chief of the Senecas, a young man, saved himself by swimming, as did several others. "After they had crossed the river, Brady was standing on the bank wiping his rifle, an Indian, exasperated at the unexpected defeat, and disgraceful retreat of his party, and supposing himself now safe from the well known and abhorred enemy of his race, commenced a species of conversation with him in broken English, which we call blackguarding -calling Brady and his men cowards, squaws, and the like ;-and putting himself in such attitudes as he probably thought would be most expressive of his utter contempt of them. When the main army arrived, a canoe was manned, and Brady and a few men crossed to where the Indian had been seen. They found blood on the ground, and had followed it but a short distance till the Indian jumped up, struck his breast, and said, 'I am a man.' It was Brady's wish to take him prisoner, without doing him further harm. The Indian continuing to repeat, 'I am a man,'' Yes,' said an Irishman who was along,- Be my sowl, you're a purty boy,'-and before Brady could arrest the blow, sunk his tomahawk into the Indian's brain. The army moved onward, and after destroying all the Indians' corn, and ravaging the Kenjua flats, returned to Pittsburgh." The following, kindly furnished by HENRY K. STRONG, Esq., late State Librarian, exhibits at one view the names of forges and amount of iron made in Pennsylvania, from 1749 to 1756. "An account of iron made in the several Forges in the Province of Pennsylvania, from Christmas, 1749, to the 5th of January, 1756, as the same was returned to the Hon. William Denny, Lieutenant Governor of the said Province, by the respective owners of the said Forges. PINE FORGE. From Christmas 1749, to 25 Dec. 1750, 66 25 Dec. 1750, to 25 Dec. 1751, 66 25 Dec. 1751, to 25 Dec. 1752, 66 25 Dec. 1752, to 25 Dec. 1753, Tons. grs. lbs. 103 5 0 122 10 0 102 3. 16 119 4 18 0 135 10 0 3 15 0 POTTSGROVE FORGE. From 25 Dec. 1755, to 25 Dec. 1756, Tons. Crot. qrs. lbs. 64 15 * 0 0 Total amount of iron manufactured by the several forges, during the time specified above, may be seen from the following summary: Pine Forge made in 6 years, and 12 days, Pool Forge Glasgow Forge " Windsor Forge Pottsgrove Tons. Crot. qrs. lbs. 0000250 747 12 8 6 66 4 66 2 6 1 21 66 66 Extract fom Mr. Charles Pentland's Journal, whilst performing a tour of twelve month's service, as a member of the "Pittsburgh Blues," commanded by Captain Butler, in the service of the United States. September 10, 1812, encamped on Grant's Hill. Sunday, 20th, decamped under orders to join the north-western army-marched one mile over the Allegheny river-21st, marched to the Ohio; waited for boats -234, embarked on a boat; arrived at Beaver the 24th-25th, at Steubenville--26th, at Wheeling-remained till the evening of the 27th.-October 1st, arrived at Marietta-6th, at Galiopolis; remained till the 8th. Sunday 11th, Captain Alexander's boat struck a snag, and was abandoned--12th, arrived at Limestone (Maysville)-13th, at night, landed about two miles above Cincinnati-14th, marched into Cincinnati, encamped below the town, and remained till the 28th; then marched five miles, to "Hutchinson's "--29th, marched twelve miles, to Price's -30th, to Lebanon-31st, to Waynesville. November 1st, to Xenia2nd, to Yellow Springs-3d, to Springfield-4th, to Markle's-5th, marched eleven miles, near Darby-6th, to Franklintown, the Head Quarters of the north-western army, and remained till November 25th; this day marched two miles on a secret expedition--26th, marched fifteen miles, over Darby creek--27th, marched twenty-one miles--28th, to Springfield--29th, near to Xenia--30th, into Xenia, and remained till December 5th; then marched into Dayton, and remained till the 9th ; then crossed the Miami river--10th, marched to New Lexington-12th, marched seventeen miles. The object of the expedition was promulgated. Sunday 13th, to Granville, and crossed the river--14th, marched |