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Belleville (Town port of entry)

town, port of entry, and county-seat of Hastings co., Ont., Canada Canada; on the Bay of Quinte, at the mouth of the Moira river; and on the Grand Trunk and Midland railways; 60 miles W. of Kingston. It has an excellent harbor, and abundant water power; it is in direct steamboat communication with many United States and Canadian points; is principally engaged in manufacturing and commerce; and is a popular summer resort. Belleville is the seat of Albert University (Methodist Episcopal), which comprises Albert College for men, and Alexandra College for women; the suburbs is a large deaf and dumb asylum. The city has agencies for the principal banks of Canada; about a churches, convent, and daily and weekly newspapers. Pop. about 10,000.