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 CIIERI CHEROKEE 377 some time in Lausanne became professor of po- litical economy in the national polytechnic in- stitute in Zurich. Among his principal writings, besides many contributions to cyclopaedias and periodicals, are UUtilitaire (3 vols., Geneva, 1828-'30), and Precis de la science economique (2 vols., Paris, 1862). His brother ANDRE (born in 1795) has also acquired literary repu- tation, as well as the younger brother JOEL (born in 1806, died in November, 1870). The three sisters, ADRIENNE (born in 1804), CARO- LINE (born in 1800), and Mme. TOURTE-CHERBU- LIEZ (born in 1793, died in 1864), became like- wise known by their literary activity, especially the last named, as a writer of popular tales and novels. II. Victor, a Swiss author, nephew of Andre, born about 1832. He has acquired ce- lebrity by a work entitled X propos cTun che- val, causeries atheniennes (Geneva, 1860 ; 2d ed., 1864, under the title Un chevalde Phidias), and a series of novels (1863-'9, mostly first published in the Revue des Deux Mondes), the most brilliant of which are Le comte Jfostia (1863) and Paule Mere (1864). Among his other works are Le prince Vitale (1864), Le roman d'une honnete femme (1866), Prosper Randoce (1867; English translation, 1868), L'Aventure de Ladislas Bolski (1869), and L'Allemagne politique depuis la paix de Prague (1870). CIIERI, Rose Marie Cizos, a French actress, born at Etampes, Oct. 27, 1824, died at Passy, Sept. 22, 1861. The daughter of an actor, she ap- peared on the stage in 1830, and was afterward greatly admired in the many cities she visited in company with her father. In 1842 she went to Paris, and appeared twice at the Gym- nase theatre, but made so little impression that she was induced to accept an engagement at a salary of less than $200 a year. She afterward produced a deep impression on the audience, and became a great favorite in Paris. Her salary was increased fourfold, and the most popular dramatists were anxious to have her perform in their plays. Her characteristics were a singular naivete of expression blend- ed with refined and graceful manners. She achieved her greatest triumphs in Clarisse Harlowe and La niaise de St. Flour, expressly written for her. She also portrayed with great success characters of a different kind in Lefils defamille. Diane de Lys, and Le demi-monde. On May 12, 1845, she married the manager of the Gymnase theatre, M. Lemoine-Montigny, but continued to appear upon the stage under her own name. CHEROKEE, the name of six counties in the United States. I. The S. W. county of North Carolina, bounded N. E. by Graham county; area, 650 sq. m.; pop. in 1870, 8,080, of whom 301 were colored. It is intersected by Hia- wassee river and its branches, and borders on Tennessee and Georgia. The surface is moun- tainous, Unaka or Smoky mountain in the N. W., and the Blue Ridge, near the S. E. border, being the principal ranges. The soil near the streams is fertile. The chief productions in 1870 were 3,628 bushels of wheat, 8,830 of rye, 162,529 of Indian corn, 18,098 of oats, 10,702 of Irish and 8,588 of sweet potatoes, 560 tons of hay, 19,392 Ibs. of tobacco, and 70 bales of cotton. There were 841 horses, 2,042 milch cows, 3,435 other cattle, 6,693 sheep, and 8,735 swine. Capital, Murphy. II. A N. W. county of Georgia; area, 620 sq. m. ; pop. in 1870, 10,399, of whom 1,281 were colored. The soil is fertile, and the surface diversified by hills and fine rolling lands. In the N. E. part are quarries of excellent statuary marble; gold mines have been opened, and iron, copper, and titanium are also found. The Etowah, the principal river, is navigated by steamboats, and supplies good water power. The chief produc- tions in 1870 were 59,064 bushels of wheat, 168,529 of Indian corn, 22,786 of oats, 11,911 of sweet potatoes, 53,797 Ibs. of butter, 18,497 of tobacco, and 347 bales of cotton. There were 725 horses, 1,466 milch cows, 2,658 other cattle, 4,715 sheep, and 9,423 swine. Capital, Canton. III. A N. E. county of Alabama, bordering on Georgia; pop. in 1870, 11,132, of whom 1,480 were colored. The former area was 710 sq. m., but a portion has been taken to form Etowah county. The Coosa river, which bisects it, and the Chattooga, one of its affluents, are the principal streams. There are several mountain ranges, and extensive forests of pine oak, &c. The Selma, Rome, and Dai- ton railroad passes through the S. E. corner. The chief productions in 1870 were 68,530 bushels of wheat, 231,946 of Indian corn, 27,- 683 of oats, 24,675 of sweet potatoes, 1,807 bales of cotton, and 7,470 Ibs. of tobacco. There were 1,406 horses, 772 mules and asses, 2,262 milch cows, 3,968 other cattle, 5,835 sheep, and 11,750 swine. There were 9 flour mills, 3 saw mills, and 1 manufactory of pig iron. Capital, Centre. IV. An E. county of Texas, bounded E. by the Angelina river, and W. by the Neches; area, 1,144 sq. m. ; pop. in 1870, 11,079, of whom 3,283 were colored. It is well watered, and consists of prairies alterna- ting with woodland, pine and oak being abun- dant. It is one of the best farming counties in the state. Iron ore is abundant. The chief productions in 1870 were 292,181 bushels of Indian corn, 30,230 of sweet potatoes, and 5,185 bales of cotton. There v/ere 2,448 horses, 4,182 milch cows, 9,143 other cattle, 1,962 sheep, and 22,251 swine. There were an iron foundery, and manufactories of iron castings and machinery. Capital, Rusk. V. A N. W. county of Iowa, drained by Maple river, the Little Sioux, and the W. fork of the latter; area, about 600 sq. m. ; pop. in 1870, 1,967. The Dubuque and Sioux City railroad passes through it. The chief productions in 1870 were 10,797 bushels of wheat, 21,896 of Indian corn, 6,584 of oats, 6,178 of potatoes, and 4,277 tons of hay. There were 530 horses, 559 milch cows, 998 other cattle, and 353 swine. Capital, Cherokee. VI. The S. E.