The number of votes given in Ontario and Genesee counties in spring 1804, for 3 Members of Assemhlyy by which an idea may be formed of the population of each township, is as follows : -- Canandarqua, 272, Hartford, ]34, Bloomfield 405, Palmyra 198, Genesee 118, Jerusalem 37, Easton 163, Williamson 51, Charieston 173, Bristol 188, Northfield 168, Sodus 53, Augusta 120, Middletown 87, Seneca 303, Pittstown 183, Farmington 142, Vernon 217, Phelps 265, Sparta 95, Batavia 220, Leicester 81, Southampton 114, and Northampton 80. In all 3865 votes, of which 1838 were republican, and 2027 called federal.

WESTERN NEW- YORK. 1183

Canandarqua is the chief town of Ontario County, and consists of about 70 dwelling houses, many of which are well built, and some are elegant. The principal street is spacious, extending in a straight line upwards of a mile from the lake of the same name, and rising by a gradual ascent, makes a very pleasant appearance. The houses have generally a lot of land under cultivation belonging to each, and many of its inhabitants are wealthy in circumstances. It has a convenient court house, in which public worship is performed by a Minister of the Congregational persuasion ; a handsome jail, a large academy nearly finished, which is said to be well provided for ; several well supplied stores, in which goods are sold on moderate terms ; several considerable distilleries, a large tan-yard, in which is manufactured a large quantity of leather, a market for butcher meat, several convenient inns, and twp printing offices, in which have been printed nearly 1,800 papers weekly.