The quality of the land is, with little exception, of the best sort, being in general loamy, and is nearly the same as described in Genesee ; as are also the timber, productions and animals.

The following are the rivers and lakes : --

The Seneca river issues out of Seneca lake. It is joined by the outlet of Cayuga, and Mud Creek from the west ; and by Onondago river from the east. From the junction of Onondago river to Oswego, where it discharges itself into lake Ontario, it is called Oswego river. The course of navigation from this river to Schenectady, by Onondaga river, Onedia lake. Wood Creek and the Mohawk river, is already mentionea

Cayuga lake, situated 10 miles east from the western bounds, is 40 miles in length, and from 2 to 4 miles in breadth, extending in a north-westerly course, and maices a handsome appearance. li

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is well stored witb fish. From this lake boats proceed by Seneca river &c. to the neighbourhood of Albany, or into lake Otvtario ; ami from its head, produce is transported 30 miles to Owego, on the north branch of Susquehanna, from whence arks, boats, and rafts are floated to markets on Susquehanna river.

Owasco lake is about twelve miles long, and is well stored with fish. The lands adjoining it are remarkably excellent.

Skeneatelis lake is nearly 16 miles in length.

Otisco lake is about 8 miles in length. ■ Onondago lake is situated near the north eastern parts. Salt is manufactured at springs adjoining this lake, in a reservation of land belonging to the State, in very considerable quantities. The s;iit weighs 5G pounds a bushel, and it is sold at the works at two dollars a barrel, containing five bushels, and sometimes cheaper.