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 craggy steep, almost close to the river. It is covered with trees to the summit, and tends, more than any other object, to give to Pittsburg a picturesque appearance.

On the north-west side of the Allegany lies a beautiful plain, the site of the new town Allegany.[37] Beyond the plain lies another ridge corresponding {61} in elevation, and having a continuation of the same strata that compose the two heights formerly noticed. Thus Pittsburg is almost surrounded by high wooded grounds.

The heavy showers of rain that occasionally fall in this country, form a great objection to the cultivation of steep lands. The torrents sweep away much of the loose soil, cut deep ruts, and carry down slate-clay, and spread it on the foot slopes, and on the flat grounds below.

The following enumeration of the manufacturing people of Pittsburg was made last year. It gives some view of the nature and extent of the business carried on.

Hands Employers	       Employed

1 Augur Maker             6 1 Bellows Maker           3 18 Blacksmiths            74 3 Brewers                17 3 Brush Makers            7 1 Button Maker            6 2 Cotton Spinners        36 7 Cabinet-Makers         43 11 Copper and Tin Smiths 100 1 Currier                 4 2 Cutlers                 6 4 Iron Founders          87