162 



Total, 28,985,000 



In 1790 America did not export a single pound of 

 cotton. In 1840, out of 467,850,274 pounds im- 

 ported into Great Britain, 401,949,393 came from 

 the United States. The total amount exported from 

 the United States in 1849, was 5,718,209 bales. 

 The amount consumed in manufactures in the United 

 States in 1849, was 028,039 bales. 



Numerous towns and villages are situated upon the 

 road between Boston and Worcester. The view from 

 some points is exceedingly picturesque and beautiful. 

 Brighton is distant from Boston five miles, and is eel- 

 ebrated as being the largest Cattle Market in New 

 England. There are large paved yards, sheds, barns, 

 and stables for the convenience and sale of live stock 

 of every description. There arc extensive slaughter- 

 ing establishments, where large numbers are weekly 

 slaughtered for the Boston market. The market day 



