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Eldon: and on the south by Fenelon. In Fenelon and Bexley 7279 acres are
taken up, 862 of which are under cultivation A large lake, called " Balsam
Lake," fills up a considerable portion of the south and east of Bexley, and of
the north of Fenelon ; and a portion of Sturgeon Lake stretches along the coast
of Fenelon. The land bordering tlies-e lakes is mostly pine. A small settlement,
called " Fenelon Fulls," is situated in the north-east of the township.
The settlers ai'e principally English. There are one grist and two saw mills in
these townships. In Bexley 11,59:2, and in Fenelon 9065 acres of Crown lands
are open for sale, at 8.*. currency, per acre.
Ratable property in the townships £3713.
FERGUS.
A Village in the township of Nicliol, situated on the Grand River, thirteen
miles from Guelph, was laid out in 1833. by the Hon. A. Fergusson and Mr.
Webster, on the road to the government settlement at Owen Sound. The situation
is hilly and cold, and the soil in the neighbourhood of the village is poor
and stoney. Population, 184, who are principally Scotch. Fergus contains a
Presbyterian church.
Post Office, post three times a-week.
Projesxiunx and Trades.—One physician and surgeon, one grist and saw mill,
one distillery, one tannery, three stores, one baker, one watchmaker, three
shoemakers, one brewery, two blacksmiths, two carpenters, one cabinet maker
and turner, one tailor.
FIGHTING ISLAND.
An Island in the Detroit River, three miles below Sandwich, contains about
1800 acres, of which 300 are fit fnr cultivation; the remainder being marsh,
which is used for grazing cattle. It possesses a good fishery.
FINCH.
.\ Township in the Eastern District; is bounded on the north-east by the
township of Rox borough; on the north-M-est by Cambridge and Russell; on the
south-west by ^^'inciu-ster; and on the south-east by Osnabruck. In Finch
15,410 acres are taken up, 2305 of which are under cultivation. The Petit
Nation River runs through the north of tiie townsliip, from south to north.
There is considerable pine on its banks, much of which is floated down the
Ottawa. There are one grist and three saw-mills in the townsliip. One hundred
and fifty acres of crown lands are open for sale in Finch, at 8a'. c"y per acre.
Population, 756; who are principally Scotch, and have a Presbyterian church.
Ratable property in the township, £9504.
FiNGAl>.
A Village in the township of Soutliwold; six miles from Port Stanley. It
contains about 150 inhabitants, who have a church, free to all denominations.
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