Colonel Dent's farm, some negroes ploughed up a gun, having on it the British coat of arms.

Gold has been found in the bed of the Chattahoochee, and in all the creeks and branches on the west of it. Iron ore and lead have also been discovered.

Among the instances of longevity are the following:-Mr. JOHN Cook, who died between 90 and 100; a Mr. Wood had a negro woman supposed, at her death, to have been 120 years old; Mr. JAMES WOOD died at the age of 85; his wife was supposed to have been about the same age at her death.

Extract from the Census of 1850.-Dwellings, 724; families, 724; white males, 2,295; white females, 2,225; free coloured males, 3. Total free population, 4,523; slaves, 2,400. Deaths, 41. Farms, 512; manufacturing establishments, 5. Value of real estate, $799,770; value of personal estate, $1,425,064.

Among those who made the first settlements in this county wereColonel DENT, WINSTON WOOD, JOHN WARE, DANIEL WHITAKER, D. SULLIVAN, C. B. BROWN, JAMES ADAMS, Dr. GHENT, J. T. SMITH, THOMAS PINKARD, P. H. WHITAKER, ELISHA TALLEY, Dr. JOSEPH REESE, BAILEY BLEDSOE, W. KIRK, Rev. SAMUEL LANE, Rev. JESSE GEORGE, JAMES WOOD, J. STEVENS, Rev. W. W. STEAGALL, JOHN SCOGGINS.

HENRY COUNTY.

BOUNDARIES defined by the Act of 1821; a part added to, and a part taken from, Walton, 1821, and parts to Newton, to Fayette, 1821; and a part to Butts, 1825. Length, 27 m.; breadth, 15 m.; square miles, 405. Named after Hon. Patrick Henry, of Virginia.

The rivers are, South and Cotton.

Several creeks water the county.

MCDONOUGH is the capital, situated on the waters of Walnut Creek, seventy miles from Milledgeville.

The public places are, Hollinsworth's Store, Double Cabins, Hale's Store, White House, Cotton River, and Pittsfield.

The face of the country is uneven. The bottom lands are produc

tive.

The climate is healthy.

We insert a few cases of longevity. JOHN SMITH, near 100; JAS. DANIEL, 80; JOHN TREADWELL, 80; JACOB COKER, 80; RICHARD CARD, 80; JOHN OSLIN, 80; E. CLOUD, 92; Mr. CUNCLE, 82.

Mr. JOHN WYATT lived to the age of 93. "tried the souls of men," this gentleman,

During that war which then in the vigour of

youth, rendered to his country the most signal services. He was present, and acted an honourable part in the character of an officer, when Cornwallis surrendered. In this and other severe engagements, the deceased bore ample testimony of that undying devotion to his country's welfare, which distinguished him through the course of a long life.

Statistics from the Census of 1850.-Dwellings, 1,680; families, 1680; white males, 4,978; white females, 4,765; free coloured males, 9; free coloured females, 5. Total free population, 9,757; slaves, 4,969. Deaths, 157. Farms, 1,003; manufacturing establishments, 3 Value of real estate, $1,762,595; value of personal estate, $2,869,342.

Among the early settlers of this county were, WILLIAM HARDIN, JESSE JOHNSON, JAMES SELLERS, H. J. WILLIAMS, WM. PATE, D. JOHNSON, W. H. TURNER, M. BROOKS, S. WEEMS, WOODSON HERBERT, JAMES ARMSTRONG, ROBERT BEARD, JAMES PATILLO, JOSIAH MCCULLY, ROLAND BROWN, R. M. SIMS, WM. CRAWFORD, E. MOSELEY, John BROOKS, who built the first mill, REUBEN DEARING, JACOB HINTON, E. BROOKS, JOHN CALLOWAY, B. JENKS, WM. JENKS, Col. S. STRICKLAND, PARKER EASON, JOSEPH KIRK, WM. and JOHN GRIFFIN, DANIEL SMITH, H. LONGINO, WM. TUGGLE, JOHN LOVEJOY.

IN 1828, a paper called the Jacksonian was published at McDonough, by Mr. Samuel W. Minor. This paper was the first to nominate General Andrew Jackson for the Presidency.

The first Superior Court was held 10th June, 1822, at the house of William Ruff, Judge CLAYTON presiding. The names of the Grand Jurors were,—

THIS County was organized in 1821. A part set off to Bibb and Crawford in 1822; a part to Pulaski in 1828; and a part to Crawford in 1830. Named after John Houstoun, formerly Governor of Georgia. It is 35 miles long and 25 wide; square miles, 875.

The Ocmulgee flows along the eastern borders of the county. There are many creeks which water the country.

The soil is rich, and mostly of a limestone formation. The first quality lands are on the rivers and creeks, adapted to cotton and corn. The lands generally lie level, and are easily cultivated.

PERRY is the county town, situated upon the waters of Big Indian Creek, sixty-seven miles from Milledgeville.

Fort Valley is twelve miles N. W. of Perry. It is situated on an elevated table-land, which divides the waters of the Ocmulgee and those of the Flint, the former flowing into the Atlantic, and the latter into the Gulf-thus rendering it, by position, one of the healthiest localities in Central and Southern Georgia. In addition to these advantages, it is situated in the midst of a community not surpassed by any in the State for intelligence, refinement, and general morality, making it a desirable place of residence for persons wishing to educate their families.

At this place is the Fort Valley Female Seminary, which possesses many advantages for the purposes contemplated.

At this village there is also an excellent academy, under the direction of a gentleman whose qualifications are highly spoken of. Hayneville and Henderson are small but pleasant villages.

Extract from the Census of 1850.-Dwellings, 1,138; families, 1,138; white males, 3,360; white females, 3,152; free coloured males, 7; free coloured females, 7. Total free population, 6,526 ; slaves, 9,924. Deaths, 201. Farms, 750; manufacturing establishments, 23. Value of real estate, $2,211,709; value of personal estate, $5,463,591.

Among the first settlers in this county were, ABNER WIMBERLY, JAMES and DAVID CLARK, ALLEN SUTTON, ALLEN WILLIAMS, MEREDITH JOINER, THOS. GILBERT, J. M. KELLY, Colonel HOWELL COBB, LEWIS HUNT, DANIEL DUPREE, JACOB LITTLE, JAMES EVERITT, Rev. DANIEL MCKENZIE, THOMAS SCOTT, DAVID W. MANN, HENRY W. KALY, JESSE POLLOCK, AMOS WINGATE, JAMES DUNCAN, and F. PATILLO.

Miscellanea u s.

Colonel SIMON BATEMAN died on the 7th of August, 1841. Like his father, Colonel Bateman obeyed the call of his country in the hour of danger, and volunteered his services in her defence in the last contest with the colossal power of Great Britain, and continued in the service until the close of the war.

The following well-authenticated incident will illustrate his bravery and humanity. In a skirmish with the Indians, a brother soldier was wounded and left on the field. The Colonel, generously risking his life, went back to him, and, dismounting, took him up and carried him to a place of safety. While performing this noble act, his clothes were pierced by the enemy's balls who were in sight.

Four miles south of Perry are the remains of an old fortification. When the county was first settled, large trees were found growing upon it.

The first Court was held at Mr. Jacob Little's house, the Hon. Thomas W. Harris, Judge.

In the early settlement of this county, the citizens encountered many difficulties. Four years passed before a good mill was erected. Mr. William H. Moore built one of the first grist-mills. It was situated on Juniper Creek, and was in operation without intermission for six months. People stayed at the mill day and night.

Colonel HOWELL COBB was the first justice of the peace in the county.

IRWIN COUNTY.

LAID out by the Lottery Act of 1818, and part set off to Thomas and Lowndes, in 1825. It was named in honour of General Jared Irwin. Length, 52 m.; breadth, 28 m.; area square miles, 1,456. The Ocmulgee and the Allapaha rivers are the chief streams. Little River rises in the northern part of the county. Among the creeks may be named, Sandy, Hat, Lake, Big House, Willocoochee, Indian, Domes, Little House, Deep, Warrior, Tyty, Pine Woods, &c.

IRWINVILLE is the seat of justice, 112 miles from Milledgeville, 60 from Hawkinsville, and 30 from Jacksonville.

Statistics prepared at the Census Bureau, 1850.-Dwellings, 448; families, 448. White males, 1,479; white females, 1,404; 1 free coloured male. Total free population, 2,884; slaves, 450. Deaths, 15. Farms, 414. Value of real estate, $171,636; value of personal estate, $383,433.

Among the first persons who made settlements in this county were, JOHN DORMINY, R. H. DICKSON, M. MCDUFFEE, L. MOBBLEY, JOHN HENDERSON, THOS. BRADFORD, LOT WHIDDON, REDDING HUNter, John JOICE, WM. BRADFORD, S. GRIFFIN, JAMES WALLACE, JAMES ALLEN, JOHN FORD, SAMUEL STORY, THOMAS and JOHN GIBBES, WM. FUSSELLS, J. C. SUMMERS.

On the 13th of July, 1836, on the Allapaha River, near the plantation of Mr. Wm. H. Mitchell, a battle was fought between the whites and Indians. Captain Levi J. Knight commanded the whites, numbering about seventy-five men. The Indians were defeated, and all killed except five. Twenty-three guns and nineteen packs fell into the hands of the whites.

JACKSON COUNTY.

THIS County was formed in 1796; part set off as Clarke, 1801; part added to Madison, 1811; part to Walton, Gwinnett, and Hall, 1818. It is 23 miles long, and 18 wide; square miles, 414. It was called after General James Jackson.

The branches of the Oconee flow through this county. Big Sandy, Mulberry, Barber's, Curry's, Cider, and Beach creeks, are some of the

streams.

Much of the soil of this county is unproductive, although there are some good lands on the branches of the Oconee.

The diseases most prevalent are fevers and pneumonia. Instances of longevity are not rare. Among others, are Mr. HENRY ANGLING, aged 80; Mr. AMOS STAPLER, 80; MIDDLETON BROOKS, 95; Mrs. BROWN, Over 100.

JEFFERSON is the seat of justice, situated on the waters of the Oconee River, distant from Milledgeville 87 miles. It was made the county site in 1806, and incorporated in 1812.

Extract from the Census of 1850.-Dwellings, 1,200; families, 1,200. White males, 3,372; white females, 3,436; free coloured males, 9; free coloured females, 10. Total free population, 6,827; slaves, 2,941. Deaths, 91. Farms, 547; manufacturing establishments, 6. Value of real estate, $723,054; value of personal estate, $1,375,657.

Among the first settlers of this county were, JACOB BANKSTON, RICHARD EASLEY, JOHN SMITH, JORDAN CLARK, ABEDNEGO MOORE, THOMAS HILL, PAUL WILLIAMS, EDWARD CALLEHAN, PARKS CHANDLER, ANDREW MILLAR, BEDFORD BROWN, Z. COLLINS, S. LIVELY, JOHNSON STRONG, MILES GATHRIGHT, D. W. EASLEY.

JASPER COUNTY.

THIS County was laid out by the name of Randolph, in 1807; but the name was changed to Jasper in 1812, in honour of Sergeant Jasper, who distinguished himself in the American Revolution. A part was set off to Morgan in 1815, and a part to Newton in 1821. Length, 24 m.; breadth, 16 m.; area square miles, 384.

The Ocmulgee, which divides the county from Butts and Monroe is the chief stream.

MONTICELLO, so called from the residence of Thomas Jefferson, is the county site, situated on the waters of Murder Creek, 35 miles W. N. W. of Milledgeville