Rhode island

one of the United Siates of America, bounded on the N. and E, by Ma achusets, on the S. by the Atlantic, and on the W. by Connecticut: These limits comprehend what has been called Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, It con- tains five counties, and 29 townships. It is as healthful as any part of N. America, and is principally a country for pasture. Providence and Newport are the chief towns. Ruope IsLanb, an island of N. America, ina state of the same name. It is 13 miles long and four broad, and divided into three townships. This island is a noted resort of invalids from the southern climates, being ex- eeedingly pleasant and healthful, and is called with propriety the Eden of America. 239