Black River water this town. The surface is
somewhat hilly; the soil very productive. 15
miles N. from Martinsburg, and 141 N. W. from
Albany.

Dennis, Ms., Barnstable co. Dennis extends
across Cape Cod, and is bounded on the E. by
Brewster and Harwich. Its southern boundary
is Yarmouth, nearly six miles of which is Bass
River, one of the most important streams on the
cape. *The Indian name of Dennis was Nobs-
cusset. The first salt produced by solar evap-
oration, in this country, was made in this town,
by John Sears and others, in 1776. There are
pleasant villages in the town, on both sides of
the cape, and near them several fine fresh water
ponds. From Scargo Hill, the highest land in
the town or county, and a noted landmark for
sailors, a magnificent ocean scene is presented.
Dennis suffered severely in the awful gale of
October, 1841: 26 of its finest young men were
buried in the ocean in a day; 18 of whom, all
school-fellows, left their nearest kindred within a
quarter of a mile of each other! The town
was named in honor of its first minister, the
Rev. Josiah Dennis, who was settled in 1627.

Dennis, N. J., Cape May co. Dennis Creek,
which flows into Delaware Bay, bounds this
town on the S. W. The N. portion consists of
sandy plains. 85 miles S. from Trenton.

Denton, Md., c. h. Caroline co. On the E.
bank of Choptank River. 65 miles E. from An-
napolis.

Denton County, Ts., c. h. at Alton. On the
northern border. Between the head waters of
the Sabine and the Red River.

De Pere, Wn., c. h. Brown co. 153 miles N.
E. from Madison.

De Peyster, N. Y., St. Lawrence co. On the
E. side of Black Lake, and watered by the Os-
wegatchie and some of its branches. The sur-
face is somewhat uneven; the soil arable and pro-
ductive. 12 miles W. from Canton, and 180 N.
W. from Albany.

Deposit, N. Y., Tompkins, Delaware co. On
the N. bank of Delaware River, 118 miles W. S.
W. from Albany. This is a great depot for lum-
ber, which is taken down the Delaware to various
markets.

Deptford, N. J., Gloucester co. Big Timber
Creek and some branches of Egg Harbor River
water this town, which has a level, sandy sur-
face.

Derby, Ct., New Haven co. The Indian name
of this town was Paugasset. It was purchased
of the Indians and incorporated in 1675. The
surface of the town is uneven, with some fertile
meadow on the banks of the rivers. Derby is wa-
tered by the Housatonic and Naugatuck Rivers.

The Landing is on the east side of the Housa-
tonic, just below the junction of that river with
the Naugatuck. Vessels of 10 feet draught of
water can pass to the Landing.

Derby was the birth place of the Hon. David
Humphreys, a poet, an aid to Washington, and
a minister to Spain, distinguished for his efforts
for the introduction of Merino sheep and the
manufacture of broadcloths. He died at New
Haven, February 21, 1818, aged 66.

Derby, Vt,., Orleans co. The surface is very
level. There are some plains of several hundred
acres' extent; and where the land rises, the eleva-
tions are gradual and moderate, and hardly de-
serve the name of hills. The land is well tim-
bered, principally with rock maple and other
hard wood. Cedar swamps of from one to ten
acres are found in various parts. The soil is fer-
tile and abundantly productive. The River Clyde
passes through the S. part of the township, af-
fording numerous mill sites. Salem Pond, through
which Clyde River passes, lies partly in this town,
and is 4 miles long and 3 broad. Hinman's
Pond, near the centre of the town, is one mile
and a half long, and three quarters of a mile
broad, and empties into Salem Pond. The first
settlement was made in 1795, by Alexander Mor-
gan, Henry Burrell, and the Hon. Timothy Hin-
man. 12 miles N. E. from Irasburg, and 52 N.
E. from Montpelier.

Derry, N. H., Rockingham co. A fine grazing
township with a handsome village, taken from
Londonderry in 1828. The soil is productive;
the inhabitants remarkable for their industry,
general wealth, and longevity. 18 miles W. S.
W. from Exeter, and 25 S. E. from Concord.

Derry, Pa., Columbia co. The surface of this
town is level; soil calcareous loam and clay.

Derry, Pa., Dauphin co. Surface varied; soil
slate and calcareous loam. 12 miles S. E. from
Harrisburg.

Derry, Pa., Mifflin co. Kishcoquilla Creek
waters this town.

De Ruyter, N. Y., Madison co. Watered by
the E. branch of the Tioughnioga River. The
surface is elevated and hilly; the soil sandy
loam and clay. 14 miles S. W". from Morris-
ville, and 122 W. from Albany.

Desha County, As., c. h. at Belleville. Bounded
N. by Jefferson, Arkansas, and Phillips counties,
E. by the Mississippi River, S. by Chicot and
Bradley counties, and YV. by Dallas co. The Ar-
kansas and White Rivers drain this county.
Surface level, and in parts liable to inundation;
soil fertile.

Des Moines County, Iowa, c. h. at Burlington.
Bounded N. by Louisa co., E. by the Mississippi
River, separating it from Illinois, S. by Skunk
River, separating it from Lee co., and W. by
Henry co. Drained by Flint River and its
branches. Soil fertile.

De Soto Parish, La., c. h. at Mansfield. On
the western border, between Red River and the
Sabine.

De Soto County, Mi., c. h. at Hernando. Bounded
N. by Tennessee, E. by Marshall co., S. by Po-
nola, and W. by Tunic co., and the Mississippi
River. Drained by Cold Water River and its
tributaries.

Detroit, Mn., c. h. Wayne co. City and port
of entry. On the W. side of Detroit River or
Strait, 7 miles below the outlet of Lake St. Clair,
and 18 miles above Lake Erie. It is 132 miles
E. from Lansing, the capital of the state. Popu-
lation in 1810, 770; in 1820, 1442 ; in 1830,2222;
in 1840,9102; in 1850, 21,028.

The ground on which Detroit is built has a
gentle ascent from the river as far back as to
the main street, and thence, westward, it is level.
The plan of the city is rectangular, extending
along the river more than a mile, and nearly a
mile back. The principal street running through
the most dense portion of it, parallel with the
course of the river, is Jefferson Avenue. Lead-
ing from the river, at right angles with this, is
Woodward Avenue. These streets are 200 feet
wide. There are several streets or avenues,
which are 120 feet in width, and the other streets