vessels of moderate draught of wa- ter, and in which many vessels have been built.
Ancient Rowley was divided in 1838: its western part was de- tached and incorporated by the name of Georgetown. Since this division Rowlej7- possesses but lit- tle manufacturing interest, but a valuable agricultural one, to which its inhabitants "are principally devo- ted.
Tbis ancient town is very pleas- ant, and has been the birth place of many learned men. It lies 30 miles N. from Boston, 16 N. by W. from Salem, and 25 E.;N. E.- from Lowell. Population, 1838, about 1,000.
Roxbury, 3Je.
Oxford co. The surface of tbis town is elevated, and well timber- ed, with some good soil. Roxbury is watered by a branch of Andros- coggin river. It lies 30 miles N. from Paris, and is bounded S. by Rumford. Incorporated, 1835.— Population, 1837, 182.
Roxbury, N. H.,
Cheshire co., is 5 miles E. from Keene, and 50 S. W. from Concord. The N. branch of Ashuelot river forms the boundary between this town and Keene. Roaring Brook, on which are several small meadows, waters the S. part, and empties in- to the Ashuelot at the S. W. cor- ner. On'the E. side of the town- ship is a pond,called Roaring Brook pond, at the outlet of which are mills.
Roxbury presents a rough and uneven surface, rising into consid- erable swells, affording excellent grazing land.
This town was formed of a part of Nelson, Marlborough and Keene, and incorporated in 1S12. Popula- tion, 1830, 322.
Roxbury, Vt. |
Washington co. This town is elevated between the waters of Onion and White rivers. It lies 15 miles S. S. W. from Montpelier. First settled, 1789. Population, 1830, 737.
Roxbury, Mass.
Norfolk co. This town is joined to Boston by a neck of land, over which are broad and pleasant ave- nues. Between the centre of each town is about 3 miles. The surface -is rocky and uneven, with a strong soil in a high state of cultivation. It displays a great degree of agricul- tural taste-and skill, and abounds in country seats and pleasure grounds. That part of this town bordering on Jamaica pond, 4 miles S. W. from Boston, is exceedingly pleasant. This town and Boston were incor- porated the same year, (1630;) and nothing but municipal regulations divide their interests and feelings. Population, 1810, 3,669; 1820,
4,135; 1830,5,247; 1837,7,493.
The first hourly coach from Bos- ton commenced running to this town in 1827. There are now a large number continually running be- tween tbe two places, and not less than 250,000 persons pass annually. Since that.time, others of a similar kind have been established to Charlestown, Cambridge, Dorches- ter, &c., and tend greatly to pro- mote tbe public convenience.
The manufactures of Roxbury consist of leather, nails, hats, chairs, cabinet ware, pig iron, spirits, &c.: annual value, about $300,000.
The Rev. John Eliot, the just- ly celebrated “ Apostle of the In- dians,” was settled in Roxbury in 1632. Mr. Eliot imbibed the true spirit of the gospel, and his heart was touched with the wretched condition of the Indians. He learn- ed their language, and translated the scriptures into it. This would seem the business of a life; when the sense of the simple expression, “ Kneeling down to him.” is con- veyed in the Indian language |