VERMONT, one of the United States of North America, bounded on the north by Canada; on the east, by the river Connecticut, which divides it from New Hampshire; on the south, by Massachusetts; and on the west, by New York. It is about 155 miles long, and 60 broad, and is divided into 7 counties. A chain of high mountains, running north and south, divides this state nearly in the centre, between the river Connecticut and lake Champlain. The height of land is generally from 20 to 30 miles from the river, and about the same distance from the New York line. The natural growth upon this mountain is hemlock, pine, spruce, and other evergreens; hence it has always a green appearance, and, on this account, has obtained the descriptive name of Vermont, from the French Verd Mont, Green Mountain. On some high parts of this mountain, snow lies till May, and sometimes till July. The country is generally hilly, but not rocky. It is finely watered, the soil is very fertile, and there is not a better climate in the world. The inhabitants have very lately been estimated at 100,000. The bulk of them are emigrants from Connecticut and Massachusetts. The principal town is Bennington, but the assembly generally hold their sessions at Windsor.