THE TOWN OF NORTH SALEM. 769 



in the south-east corner of the town, a fine panoramic view is obtained 

 of the great valley of the Mutighticoos and the surrounding country. 

 The evening is the most propitious 6eason to enjoy the scene, when the 

 valley and neighboring hills are richly illuminated by the setting sun, 

 imparting an effect that surpasses description. To those who have read 

 Bunyan's Pilgrim's* Progress, it will bea* strong resemblance to the 

 "Delectable Mountains,'' mentioned in that beautiful similitude. The 

 mountain sides are covered with woods in which are dark, rocky recesses 

 and here and there verdant glades and valleys bordered with tall forest 

 trees. 



The following entry in the town book, relates to the first election of 

 town offices. 



North Salem, this sixth day of April, 1790. 



" A town meeting was held at the town house in North Salem, and that John 

 Quick, Esq., was chosen moderator (after which), the freeholders and inhabitants 

 of said town proceeded on to choosing town officers, and doing all other business 

 which concerned said town. And that Daniel Delavan was chosen Clerk." 



John Quick, chosen Supervisor, 



John Delavan, "l 



Jonathan Hallett, > Commissioners of Roads, 



Ueiah Wallace, ) 



Thomas Smith, ") 



Caleb Smith, >• Assessors. 



Daniel Purdy,) 



Thomas Vail, 



Timothy Vansooy, y Overseers of the Poor. 



Thomas Vail, 



Timothy Vansooy, "| 



Benajah Stae, ( Trustees to provide a place for the receipts for the 



Stephen Baker, f poor. 



MlOAJAH FULLER, J 



David Smith, 



Ebenezee Purdy, 



Robert Bloomer, 



Frederick Knox, 



Thomas Williams, \ p th Mft8fpra 



John Finch, f ratn Masters - 



Abraham Knox, 



Mioajah Fuller, 



Abraham Vansooy, 



Jonathan Brown, 



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