The Canawisque runs south from Canisteo, empties into Tioga river, and is navigable in spring and fall.

Mud Creek rises east from Genesee river, and runs a north easterly course to Seneca river. It is navigated by boats from Lyons, 14 miles north from Seneca Lake, and about 15 miles from its junction with Seneca river ; from whence boats proceed to ihe neighbourhood of Albany, or into Lake Ontario. On this creek are very fertile and extensive flats, which are overflowed in freshets.

Alleghany river rises in Pennsylvania, near the Southern boundary, and runs in this country a westerly course 46 miles, thence southerly to Pittsburgh, on the Ohio river. It is navigable by arks and boats in the spring season, from this country to the Ohio, or to the Gulph of Mexico.

The Conowongo river rises east from Lake Erie, running southerly to its junction with Alleghany river. This river at the distance of only 9 miles from Lake Erie, is boatable into the Alleghany river.

Tonawanda creek rises west from Genesee river, runs a westerly course and falls into the streights of Niagara ; it is navigable by boats several miles.

Buffalo creek rises south from Tonawanda creek, runs a westerly course, emptying itself into the streights of Niagara. The lands on this creek are remarkably good in quality.

Lake Ontario ; by which this country is bounded on the north, is about 180 miles in length, and about 60 miles in breadth. Its shores are watered by many creeks and inlets, which form excellent harbours for vessels ; and the adjoining lands are generally fertile. It is navigated by several sloops and schooners, and a British