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to east, intersects it and falls into the Richelieu; 

 but is not navigable even for canoes : at the 

 numerous rapids that mark the descent from 

 its source, there are many excellent situations 

 for mills. A number of houses, situated on 

 each side of the road that runs along the rido;e 

 from the state of New York, about two miles 

 and a half towards La Colle, have obtained the 

 name of Odell Town, from Captain Odell, who 

 was one of the first and most active settlers in 

 this part : he is an American by birth, and so 

 are the greatest part of the other inhabitants, 

 but the}'' are now in allegiance to the English 

 government. The effect of the activity and 

 good husbandry that are natural to American 

 farmers is much to be admired in this small 

 but rising settlement: fields well tilled and 

 judiciously cropped, gardens planted with eco- 

 nomy, and orchards in full bearing ; above all, 

 the good roads in almost every direction, but 

 particularly towards the town of Champlain, 

 attest their industry ; and it is likely, from its 

 vicinity to the thickly inhabited townships on 

 the American side of the boundary, the small 

 distance from Champlain, Plattsburgh, and 

 Burlington, the easy access to the Richelieu 

 for expeditious water carriage, and especially 

 from the persevering labour of its population, 

 that it will advance in agricultural improve- 



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