perior, about half way between it and Albany river, James's bay.

Norfolk County is bounded on the north by the county of Oxford, on the east by the county of Haldimand, on the south by lake Erie, and on the west by the county of Middlesex. It sends, in conjunction with the fourth riding of the county of Lincoln, one representative to the provincial parliament.

Norman, Marais, in the township of Newark, empties its waters into lake Ontario, about the centre of the township, west of Niagara fort, called the Four mile Pond.

North Channel, in the bay of Quinté, leads from John's Island, southerly, between the townships of Sophiasburgh, Fredericksburgh, and Adolphus

town.

North Channel, between isle Tonti, in lake Ontario, and the main land.

Northumberland County is bounded on the east by the county of Hastings, and the carrying place of the Presqu'isle de Quintê; on the south by lake Ontario, until it meets the westernmost point of Little bay; thence by a line running north 16 degrees west, until it meets the southern boundary of a tract of land belonging to the Missassaga Indians, and thence along that tract, parallel to lake Ontario, until it meets the north-westernmost boundary of the county of Hastings. The county of Northumberland comprehends all the islands near to it, in lake Ontario and the bay of Quinté, and the greater part of it fronts lake Ontario.

The boundaries of this county were established by Proclamation, the 16th July, 1792. It sends, in conjunction with the counties of Hastings and Lenox, excepting Adolphus town, one representative to the provincial parliament.

Norwich, now called the township of Whitby, on the north shore of lake Ontario; which see. Norwich Township, in the county of Oxford, lies to the east of, and adjoining to, Dereham.

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Oak Point, in front of the township of Ernest town, between the King's mills and Tonagayon bay.

Ontario Fort. See Oswego.

Orford, the Township of, in the county of Kent, distinguished sometimes by Orford North and South, is the residence of the Moravians; it is bounded on the south by lake Erie, and watered by the Thames to the northward.

Orphan Island, in lake Ontario, lies off the east shore of Marysburgh, and near to it, in Traverse bay.

Orwell River, (formerly river à la Barbue,) rises: in a long marsh towards the river Thames, and, running southerly, discharges itself into lake Erie, between Landguard and the North Foreland, having about two and a half feet water on its bar. There is water enough for a loaded boat to go three! miles up this river. The land on each side in

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many places, consists of large rich flats, adjoining the river, which appear at times to have been overflowed; and on the adjacent highlands is a deep black soil.

Osgoode Township, in the county of Dundas, is the second township on the east side of the Radeau, in ascending that river.

Osnabruck Township, in the county of Stormont, is the fourth township in ascending the river St. Lawrence.

Osweigatchie, New, on the north side of the river St. Lawrence, is in the township of Augusta. Oswego, is in about 43 degrees 20 minutes of north latitude, and 75 degrees 43 minutes of west longitude. It has barracks for troops; the works totally decayed, and is situated in the southeastern angle of lake Ontario, where the river Oswego falls into that lake.

Oswego Creek, Great, in the county of Lincoln, runs into the river Welland, above the little Oswego creek, near the north-west part of the township of Wainfleet.

Oswego Creek, Little, in the county of Lincoln, runs into the river Welland, below the Great Oswego creek, near the north-west part of the township of Wainfleet.

Ottawa, or Grand river, q. v.

Otter's Head, a remarkable high rock, on the north shore of lake Superior, west of the river Rouge.

Oubesaoutegong's Point, in Sophiasburgh, bay of

Quinté, is opposite to the peninsula in Thurlow.

Ouentaronk Lake, sometimes called Sinion, or Shiniong, afterwards aux Claies, now lake Simcoe.

Ouse (formerly the Grand river,) rises in the country belonging to the Chippewa and Missassaga Indians, and running southerly through the west riding of the county of York, crosses the Dundas-street, and, passing through the county of Haldimand, disembogues itself into lake Erie, about half way between the North Foreland and fort Erie. The bar, at the mouth of this river, has from seven to nine feet water; it is about a cable and a half's length from the mouth of the river to the middle of the bar. It is navigable many miles up for small vessels, and a considerable distance for boats. About 40 miles up this river is the Mohawk village. The Senecas, Onondagos, Cayaugas, Augagas, Delawares, and Missassagas, have also villages in different parts of this river; exclusive of which, there is a numerous straggling settlement of Indians, from the vicinity of the Mohawk village, to within a few miles of the mouth of the river.

Oxford County, in the London District, lies between the counties of Middlesex on the west, Norfolk on the south, Haldimand and the West Riding of York on the east, and is bounded by the river Thames on the north-west.

Oxford Township, on the Rideau, in the county of Grenville, lies in the rear, and to the north

ward of the townships of Edwardsburgh and Augusta, and is watered by the Rideau.

Oxford, the Township of, upon Thames, in the western district, lies to the southward of Dundasstreet, where the western end of that road meets the Upper Forks of the river la Tranche, or Thames.

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Pais Plat is a point of land on the north shore of lake Superior, within isle Grange, and east of river Grange.

Paps, the, two remarkable hills on the top of a high mountain, on the north shore of lake Superior, a little east of Shanguanoe.

Paresseux, Portage des, on the south-westerly branch of the Ottawa river, above les Epingles.

Paterson's Creek, now called the river Lynn.

Patie Island, on the north coast of lake Superior, near to the west cape of Thunder bay, and between isle Meniatte and the main.

Peach Island is situated in lake St. Clair, about seven miles higher up than Detroit, nearly opposite to where the Grand Marais communicates with that lake; it contains from 60 to 100 acres of land, fit for tillage, the other parts being meadow and marsh, are fit for pasture; there is little wood on this island; it is not improved.

Peches, Riviere aur, runs into lake St. Clair to the eastward of Peach island, and westerly of river ux Puce s.