A Short History of Pittsburgh. By Samuel Harlon Church. (The
Do Vinito Preis, New York.)--George Washington was the authentic founder of Pittsburgh. Ho chose the place as the site of a fort. He was present in 1758 when the British flag was hoisted after the capture of the place from the French. General Forbes, who led the attacking force, gave the name, not, it is possible, without the suggestion, or nt least the approval, of Washington. The place suffered from Indian ravages during the War of Independence. In 1783 it contained " thirty-six log houses, one stone and one frame house, and five small stores." Now and than the log houses "had assumed an appearance of comfort." It now has a population of seven hundred thousand, if all the outlying regions that are really connected with it are included. And it has a University.
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