I. A N. Tv. County Of Tvest Virginia

A N. Tv. County Of Tvest Virginia, bordering on the Ohio river, and intersected by Middle Island creek; area, 390 sq. m.; pop. in 1870, 7,832, of whom 10 were colored. The surface is undulating or rolling, and the soil in the valleys productive. Iron ore, bituminous coal, and excellent building stone and limestone are found in great abundance. The chief productions in 1870 were 157,302 bushels of Indian corn, 41,262 of wheat, 42,480 of oats, 21,386 of potatoes, 47,969 lbs. of tobacco, 26,704 of wool, 108,080 of butter, and 4,365 tons of hay. There were 1,897 horses, 1,566 milch cows, 3,615 other cattle, 12,115 sheep, and 5,402 swine; 2 saw mills, and 2 woollen factories. Capital, Middlebourne.

II. An E. County Of Texas

An E. County Of Texas, bounded N. and E. by the Neches river; area, 1.130 sq. m.; pop. in 1870, 5,010, of whom 1,472 were colored.

The surface is level and the soil fertile, and timber is abundant. The chief productions in 1870 were 121,723 bushels of Indian corn, 41,580 of sweet potatoes, 13,666 lbs. of rice, and 2,236 bales of cotton. There were 1,303 horses, 10,350 cattle, 3,175 sheep, and 16,781 swine. Capital, Woodville.