The evening is the most propitious 6eason to enjoy the scene, when the valley and neighboring hills are richly illuminated by the setting sun, imparting an effect that surpasses description. To those who have read Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, it will, bear strong resemblance to the " Delectable Mountains, " mentioned in that beautiful similitude. The mountain sides are covered with woods in which are dark, rocky recesses and here and there verdant glades and valleys bordered with tall forest trees.

The following entry in the town book, relates to the first election of town offices.

North Salem, this sixth day of April, 1790."

" A town meeting was held at the town house in North Salem, and that Jolm Quick, Esq., was chosen moderator (after which), the freeholders and inhabitants of said town proceeded on to choosing town officers, and doing all other business which concerned said town. And that Daniel Delavau was chosen Clerk."

John Quick, chosen Supervisor,

Jons Delavan, )

Jonathan Hallbtt, [■ Commissioners of Roads. Uriah Wallace, )

Thomas Smith, )

Caleb Smith, >■ Assessors.

Daniel Purdy,)

Thomas Vail, )

Timothy Va'nsoqy, > Overseers of the Poor. Thomas Vail, )

Timothy Vansooy, 1

Hen a.! ah Star, I Trustees to provide a place for the receipts for the Stephen Baerr, [ poor. Micajah Fuller, J

Davto Smith, Ebenezer Purdy, Robert Bloomer, Frederick Knox, Thomas Williams, Johh Finch, Abraham Knox,

MlOAJAH FrLLER,

Abraham Vansooi Jonathan Brown,

\ Path Masters.

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77° THE TOWN* OK NORTH SALEM.

Benjamin Close, ") Jacob Wallace, | David Baxter, J. Path Masters. Isaac Keelek, ,' Reuben Zl Ml', I Solomon Close, J