If, however he had read the town-history, by the Rev.
Jabez Grubb, he would have learned, that, like the celebrated Little Pedlington, it was distinguished by many very remarkable advantages.
Thus: "The situation of Pigwacket is eminently beautiful, looking down the lovely valley of Mink River, a tributary of the Musquash.

The air is salubrious, and many of the inhabitants have attained great age, several having passed the allotted period of 'three-score years and ten' before succumbing to any of the various 'ills that flesh is heir to.' Widow Comfort Leevins died in 1836 AEt.LXXXVII.years.Venus, an African, died in 1841, supposed to be C.years old.

The people are distinguished for intelligence, as has been frequently remarked by eminent lyceum-lecturers, who have invariably spoken in the highest terms of a Pigwacket audience.

There is a public library, containing nearly a hundred volumes, free to all subscribers.

The preached word is well attended, there is a flourishing temperance society, and the schools are excellent.