Fulton, the name of eight counties in the United States. I. An E. county of New York, drained by Sacandaga river and East Canada creek; area about 530 sq. m.; pop. in 1870, 27,064. The soil is fertile and the surface uneven, with several mountainous elevations. The New York Central railroad passes near its S. boundary. The chief productions in 1870 were 4,530 bushels of wheat, 12,933 of rye, 107,428 of Indian corn, 303,914 of oats, 62,178 of buckwheat, 200,949 of potatoes, 54,862 tons of hay, 255,473 lbs. of cheese, 667,152 of butter, 56,761 of wool, and 72,503 of hops. There were 4,001 horses, 11,197 milch cows, 7,327 other cattle, 16,099 sheep, and 5,210 swine; 118 manufactories of gloves and mittens, 14 of dressed skins, 9 of paper and wood boxes, 8 of cheese, 1 of hardware, 10 of paper, 2 of woollen goods, 7 flour mills, 23 saw mills, 1 planing mill, 15 tanneries, and 2 currying establishments. Capital, Johnstown.

II. A S. county of Pennsylvania, bordering on Maryland, and drained by Conoloway and Licking creeks, tributaries of the Potomac; area, 380 sq. m.; pop. in 1870, 9,360. Its E. boundary is formed by Cove mountain; Sideling hill lies on its W. frontier, and between the two are fertile valleys. The uplands produce timber, which is one of the principal staples. The chief productions in 1870 were 102,144 bushels of wheat, 43,202 of rye, 142,176 of Indian corn, 103,705 of oats, 40,081 of potatoes, 9,184 tons of hay, and 171,741 lbs. of butter. There were 2,945 horses, 3,200 milch cows, 4,500 other cattle. 6,879 sheep, and 6,906 swine; 3 flour mills, and 7 tanneries. Capital, McConnellsburg.

III. A N. W. county of Georgia, bounded N. W. by Chattahoochee river; area, 200 sq. m.; pop. in 1870, 33,446, of whom 15,282 were colored.

The surface is diversified and the soil fertile. Numerous railroads centre at Atlanta. The chief productions in 1870 were 24,604 bushels of wheat, 134,996 of Indian corn, 10,207 of oats, 10,002 of Irish and 31,598 of sweet potatoes, and 866 bales of cotton. There were 414 horses, 716 mules and asses, 1,204 milch cows, 2,711 other cattle, 727 sheep, 6,177 swine, and many manufacturing establishments, chiefly at Atlanta, the capital, which is also the capital of the state.

IV. A N. county of Arkansas, bordering on Missouri, and drained by the N. fork of White river; area, 860 sq. m.; pop. in 1870, 4,843, of whom 85 were colored. It has a hilly surface and a good soil, suitable for grain and pasturage. The chief productions in 1870 were 18,493 bushels of wheat, 141,925 of Indian corn, 10,598 of oats, 276 bales of cotton, and 22,750 lbs. of tobacco. There were 1,318 horses, 1,382 milch cows, 3,520 other cattle, 3,711 sheep, and 7,859 swine. Capital, Pilot Hill.

V. A S. W. county of Kentucky, bounded S. by Tennessee, and separated from Missouri on the W. and N. W. by the Mississippi river; area about 200 sq. m.; pop. in 1870, 6,161, of whom 937 were colored: The surface is somewhat diversified, and the soil generally fertile. It is traversed by the Mobile and Ohio and the Nashville and Northwestern railroads. The chief productions in 1870 were 40,844 bushels of wheat, 438,014 of Indian corn, and 383,636 lbs. of tobacco. There were 1,293 horses, 1,210 milch cows, 1,826 other cattle, 3,790 sheep, and 12,428 swine. Capital, Hickman.

VI. A N. W. county of Ohio, bordering on Michigan, drained by Tiffin's river, a branch of the Maumee; area about 337 sq. m.; pop. in 1870, 17,789. It has an undulating surface and a fertile soil, suitable for grain and pasturage. It is intersected by the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad. The chief productions in 1870 were 238,206 bushels of wheat, 199,725 of Indian corn. 176,-248 of oats, 106,686 of potatoes, 28,387 tons of hay, 113,555 lbs. of cheese, 512,290 of butter, and 150,424 of wool. There were 4,924 horses, 6,043 milch cows, 6,805 other cattle, 33,353 sheep, and 10,182 swine; 9 manufactories of carriages and wagons, 2 of cheese, 4 of barrels, etc, 5 of saddlery and harness, 21 saw mills, 4 tanneries, and 7 flour mills. Capital, Ottokee.

VII. A N. county of Indiana, drained by Tippecanoe river; area, 366 sq. m.; pop. in 1870, 12,726. It has a level surface, occupied partly by prairies, partly by oak openings, and partly by forests. Iron is found in some localities, and the streams furnish abundant water power. The soil is mostly of good quality. The Chicago, Cincinnati, and Louisville railroad passes through it. The chief productions in 1870 were 278,145 bushels of wheat, 142,684 of Indian corn, 38,909 of oats, 41,897 of potatoes, 13,246 tons of hay, 229,108 lbs. of butter, and 45,754 of wool. There were 4,700 horses, 3,817 milch cows, 4,924 other cattle, 14,940 sheep, and 10,533 swine; 2 manufactories of carriages and wagons, 2 of woollen goods, 1 of boots and shoes, 0 flour mills, and 14 saw mills. Capital, Rochester.

VIII. A W. county of Illinois, bounded S. E. by the Illinois river, and drained by Spoon river; area, 870 sq. m.; pop. in 1870, 38,291. The Illinois river, which is here navigable, is the channel of a large export trade. Spoon river is valuable for water power, and nearly all the streams are bordered by a good growth of timber. The soil of the county is rich, and the surface undulating, occupied partly by prairies and partly by woodlands. Coal is found in abundance. The Toledo, Peoria, and Warsaw railroad, and a branch of the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy railroad pass through it. The chief productions in 1870 were 417,599 bushels of wheat, 131,-711 of rye, 1,508,763 of Indian corn, 261,-390 of oats, 96,207 of potatoes, 27,545 tons of hay, 458,873 lbs. of butter, and 105,259 of wool. There were 12,825 horses, 8,510 milch cows, 15,949 other cattle, 2,078 sheep, and 57,965 swine; 3 manufactories of agricultural implements, 15 of carriages and wagons, 3 of boots and shoes, 6 of furniture, 2 of hubs and wagon material, 11 of saddlery and harness, 3 of woollen goods, 10 saw mills, and 12 flour mills.

Capital, Lewistown.