Statistical gazetteer of the state of Virginia, embracing important topographical and historical information from recent and original sources, together with the results of the last census population, in most cases, to 1854 . head-streams, of which Jack-sons River must be considered the main constituent; afterhaving received the Cow Pasture and the Calf Pasture riversfrom the north, it forces its way through the Blue Ridge, andfalling over numerous pitches, meets the tide 100 miles fromits mouth at Richmond, which is accessible to vessels of 140tons. The only considerable tributary of this rive
Statistical gazetteer of the state of Virginia, embracing important topographical and historical information from recent and original sources, together with the results of the last census population, in most cases, to 1854 . head-streams, of which Jack-sons River must be considered the main constituent; afterhaving received the Cow Pasture and the Calf Pasture riversfrom the north, it forces its way through the Blue Ridge, andfalling over numerous pitches, meets the tide 100 miles fromits mouth at Richmond, which is accessible to vessels of 140tons. The only considerable tributary of this river below theBlue Ridge is the Appomattox, which carries seven feet ofwater to Petersburg, 12 miles. The James River and KanawhaCanal, now complete to Balcony Falls, at the passage of theBlue Ridge, is constructed along the valley of the river, and isone of the most stupendous and important works in the UnitedStates. The Melierrhi and Nottoway are small rivers, which unite inNorth Carolina, and form the Chowan. The Roanoke is formedin Virginia by the junction of Dan River and Staunton River,two rapid mountain streams which rise, the former in the Blue 70 RICHMOND BUSINESS DIRECTORY. VIRGINIA AGBNCY FOR S CELEBRATED PHI. PLBLISHEB, IMPORTER, PAPER DEALER MD STATIOMR,No. 97 MAIN STREET, Has constantly on hand, wholesale and retail, at the lowest prices, a largeand well selected assortment of Law, Medical, School, Theological andMiscellaneous BOOKS. Also, fine editions of Bibles and Prayer Books, inevery variety of binding and size. RECENTLY PUBLISHED, Cto ^ A as w M ». C^T) Of which upwards of Seven thousand Copies have heen calledfor within six months after puhlication. Agent for HARPERS, GODEYS & GRAHAMS MAGAZINES, And of the Foreign Eeviews and Medical Journals. Books re-ceived on consignment from all the leading Publishing Housesin the United States. A. MORRIS is likewise Sole Agent for the CO I fk (\T PRINCES CELEBRATED MELODEONS, ALSO FOR WORCESTERS UNRIVALED PIANO FORTES, T
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