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cut River. It is the centre of a large inland and 

 river traffic, as well as of railroad communication. It 

 is ninety-eight miles from Boston, and a hundred and 

 forty-two from New York city. The principal street 

 of the village is called Main Street, and extends about 

 two miles, running parallel with the river, shaded on 

 either side with trees of various kinds clothed with the 

 richest foliage. The buildings are of wood, brick, 

 and stone, some of which are elegant. There are 

 several fine Halls, Churches and other public buildings. 

 One of the United States Armories is kept here, and 

 is the most extensive in the country. I have been all 

 through this arsenal. It stands on an elevated plain. 

 The buildings, which are nearly all of brick, are 

 arranged around a square of about twenty acres, pre- 

 senting a handsome appearance. A cupola on one of 

 them affords a delightful view of the River and sur- 

 rounding country. The Store House is an immense 

 brick structure, having a dome and lantern on which 

 is every day seen flying the national flag. There are 

 about three hundred men employed in the arsenal. 

 About 15,000 muskets are annually made here, and 

 150,000 are stored in the building connected with the 

 establishment. When shall the time come when these 



