the first township frouting on lake Erie, west of the Grand river lands.

Raisin Isles, in lake St. Francis, lie between the mouth of the river aux Raisins, and the point of that name; they are small and rocky.

Raisin, Pointe, in lake St. Francis, lies to the east of pointe au Lac.

Raisins, Riviers aux, runs through the townships of Osnabruck and Cornwall; the Indian land, opposite to St. Regis, and the township of Charlottenburgh, emptying itself into lake St. Francis, near the south-east angle of the latter township.

Raleigh Township, in the county of Kent, lies west of Harwich; the Thames bounding it to the north, and lake Erie to the southward.

Rapid Plat, Isle au, in the river St. Lawrence, in front of the township of Matilda, contains about 200 acres. The soil is good, and lies partly in front of the township of Williamsburgh also.

Rawdon Township, in the county of Hastings, lies in the rear and north of Sidney.

Red River, on the north-east shore of lake Superior, runs into that lake, a little more to the northward than isle Beaucharnois.

Regis, St. is nearly on the 45th parallel of north -latitude, and a considerable village of Indians converted to the Roman Catholic faith, situated on the south shore of the river St. Lawrence, above lake St. Francis.

Remou, Grand, third township, river St. Law

rence, lies between the isle de trois Chenaux écartés, and the main land, about 44 degrees 50 minutes north latitude.

Retreat, Pointe, in Marysburgh, is near the head of Traverse bay, behind the north end of the westernmost island, above Orphan island.

Rice Lake, in the Newcastle district, from whence there is a portage of 11 miles to lake Ontario; it discharges itself, by the river Trent, into the head of the bay of Quinté.

Richmond Township, in the counties of Lenox and Addington, lies north of Fredericksburgh, in the bay of Quinté, and is watered in front by the river Appannée.

Rideau River is in the eastern district, and running somewhat parallel to the river Petite Nation, empties itself into the Grand or Ottawa river, about three miles higher up. The land on each side of this river is very good for settlements.

Reddo, Petite Riviere, runs into the Ottawa river, in the township of Hawkesbury, above the river Mullashanon.

Roche, Capitaine, Portage, is on the Ottawa river, above riviere du Moine.

Rochers, Pointe aux, in Monsieur de Longueïl's Seigniory, on the south side of the Ottawa river, lies between Pointe à la Runial, and river au Attica.

Rochester Township lies on lake St. Clair, between Tilbury and Maidstone.

Rock Point, on the north shore of lake Ontario, is to the eastward of pointe aux Chevaux.

Rocky Island, in the river Detroit, lies on the east side of Grosse Isle, and close to it; this island is a rock, the stone of which is valuable for building and for lime. The rock is in strata, lying pretty regular. There is no wood on this island.

Rocky Point, in Muddy lake; the great point north of Carribou island on the main,

Romney Township, in the county of Kent, lies south of Tilbury, on lake Erie, near the South Foreland.

Rose, Portage à la, on the south-westerly branch of the Ottawa river, above the upper Main Fork, and higher than portage de plein Champ.

Rouge River, on the north shore of lake Superior, discharges itself into that lake, west of Pointe au Calumet.

Roxburgh Township, in the county of Stormont, lies in the rear of Cornwall.

Royal Isle, in the south-west of lake Superior, lies to the north of isle Philippeaux, north-east of West bay, and south of the Grand portage; it is about 100 miles long, and 40 broad.

Runnial, Pointe à la, on the south side of the Ottawa river, lies between Mons. de Longueïl's Seigniory, and the second township, now added to Hawkesbury.

Ruscom River runs into lake St. Clair, between pointe aux Roches and Belle river: a loaded boat

may go six miles up this river; the land is exceeding good on its banks; there is a settlement of Indians a few miles. up it.

Russell County, in the eastern district, lies to the north of the counties of Dundas and Stormont, and west of Prescott.

Russell Township, in the county of Russell, lies to the southward of Cumberland.

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Sables Dorés, Portage aux, on the Ottawa river, a little above Grand Calumet and portage du Montagne.

Sables, Riviere aux, runs into the south of lake Huron, south of the highlands and easterly to where the waters of that lake descend into river St. Clair.

Saganaskokam River; see Moira river.

Saggathewigewam, now called the river Trent. Salmon Creek rises near the salt springs of the river Trent, and, running northerly, discharges itself into that river among several small islands.

Salmon Creek, Great, empties itself into the river Trent at its first great bend to the westward, a little below the second Rapids, near a few small islands.

Salmon Creek, Big, runs into lake Ontario, between the townships of Cramahé and Haldemand. Salmon Creek, Little, runs into lake Ontario, near the centre of the township of Cramahe.

Saltfleet Township, in the county of Lincoln, lies west of Grimsby, and fronts lake Ontario.

Sandusky Island, in lake Erie, lies a little southeast of the Bass islands, and nearer to Sandusky bay.

Sandwich Township is situated upon the upper part of the Detroit river, and comprehends the old French settlements. It has a thriving town of the same name, a little below the fort of Detroit, on the east side of the river, where a gaol and court house have been erected.

Sandy Bay, Little, on lake Ontario, between Sophiasburgh and Marysburgh, is supplied by the East lake, lying also between these townships, in the county of Prince Edward.

Sandy Bay, Great; see Sandy bay.

Sandy Bay, on lake Ontario, in the township of Ameliasburgh lies immediately east of, and close to, the isle de Quinté.

Sandy Point, at the easterly extremity of isle Tonti, opposite to the mouth of Tonegayon bay.

Sandy River runs into the head of Little Sandy bay, lake Ontario.

Sangas, or St. Dusk's creek, a small stream emptying itself into lake Erie, east of Sangas point; it affords a harbour for boats, having about three feet water on its bar,

Sangas Point, or St. Dusk's point, on the north shore of lake Erie, east of the river Waveney; this is the most projecting point between the mouth of the Ouse and the north Foreland..

Saumon River, on the north shore of lake Ontario, lies between Pigeon bay and petits Ecors.