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tites. In one corner of this chamber, a small mound is formed, about 12 feetin diameter, rising 3 feet from the floor; the top of which is hollow and full ofwater, from the drippings of stalactites above, some of which reach near tothe basin.
The number and spaciousness of the rooms, curtained and plaited with largeplaits, extending along the walls from 2 or 3 feet from the roof, of the mostperfect whiteness, resembling the most beautiful tapestry; the large drops ofwater which are constantly suspended from the roofs above; the columns ofspar resting on pedestals, which in some places seem to be formed to supportthe arches; the reflection of the lights, and the great extent and variety of thescenery of this wonderful cavern, form altogether one of the most pleasingand interesting scenes of the kind ever beheld by the eye of man.
The exports of New York exceed those of any other state in the Union, andamounted, in 1829, to 20,119,000 dollars. They consist of beef, pork, wheat,flour, Indian corn, rye, butter, cheese, pot and pearl ashes, flaxseed, peas,beans, horses, cattle, lumber, &c.
Manufac- There were in this state in 1831, 208 woollen manufactories, andtures. the total value of woollens manufactured annually was estimated at$2,500,000. The number of iron works in the state is over 200, and thetotal value of all manufactures of iron is estimated at $4,000,000.
There are in the state of New York , (1832,) 112 cotton manufactories.
Amount of capital invested,.$4,485,500
Value of goods manufactured annually,.3,530,250
Pounds of cotton used annually,.7,961,670
Equal to 26,538 bales, of 300 lbs. each.
Number of spindles in use,...157,316
Number of persons employed and sustained by said establishments, 15,971
The following will give some idea of the amount of several of the principalmanufactures in this state made annually.
Woollens.$2,500,000
Cottons.3,520,250
Iron and manufactures.4,000,000
Paper.700,000
Leather.3,458,650
Hats.3,500,000
Boots and shoes, deducting leather.3,000,000
Window glass.200,000
Domestic articles made in families . ..4,823,831
$25,702,731
Onondaga Salt Springs .—On the borders of Onondaga lake there are val-uable saline springs, which are the property of the state, and from 'which saltin large quantities, is manufactured. The water yields salt at the rate of one
bushel to 45 gallons. The saltLiverpool, and Geddes.
is made at
the villages of Salina, Syracuse ,
Bushels. Duties.
Quantity of salt inspected :
in 1826,
827,508
$68,825.33
Do. do.
1827,
983,410
126,942.41
Do. do.
1828,
1,160,888
131,959.32
Do. do.
1829,
1,404,800
In the state of New York are 67 banks,
January, 1832 ;
19 of which are