“ The city government is vested in a mayor, elected every two years, a municipal council, and the usual administrative departments, all appointed by the executive, and all, excepting that of public works, where the power is given to a single head, governed by boards. ”

“ Bridgeport is an important manufacturing city, and has considerable coasting trade, the harbor being safe and accessible for fairly large vessels. The principal articles manufactured are sewing-machines, corsets, coaches, locomobiles, plush goods, brass, iron, and steel goods, machinery, cartridges, ordnance, and hardware. Some of the factories are of vast size. ”

“ The city is built mainly on level ground, and occupies an area of about 15 square miles. The elevated section, Golden Hill, affords fine views of the Sound and shore, and is covered with beautiful residences. Black Rock, which forms part of Bridgeport, is a summer resort, its harbor being a popular anchorage ground for yachts. ”