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28 horned cattle, and toys. The living is a curacy in the archdeaconry and diocese of Chester; C. V. £18 9s. The chapel is dedicated to St. Peter: patron,, Esq.

Newton belonged to the crown in the time of Edward the Confessor, and, until disfranchised by the Reform Bill, had returned two members to Parliament ever since the first year of Elizabeth (1558). It is a singular fact that a place so long noted for political fervour, should never have had a contested election against the manorial interest until 1797. The right of election was vested in the free burgesses, whose number was about thirty-six. It has a Free School which is endowed, and a Sunday School which is well attended. This little place has many ancient houses, and if the traveller is inclined to stop at the Newton Hotel, it contains much that would contribute to his amusement. For Races, see Index.

Two hundred yards after leaving the Station, is a line of railroad turning off