W. Husted, Hon. C. M. Depew and others. It was for thirty years, until 1873, under its well known principal, Albert Wells, Esq., and has since that date been conducted by Col. Charles J. Wright, A. M., and Robert Donald, A. M., associate principals. At present it has one hundred students, among whom even Japan has a representation. The present valuation of its property is about $75,000. The following is its Board of Trustees: Hon. Owen T. Coffin, president; S. R. Knapp, secretary ; N. Dain, treasurer ; Messrs. Edward Wells, O. V. Crane, Coffin S. Brown, William P. Raymond, F. W. Requa, D. F. Clapp, J. B. Brown and D. S. Herrick.

Prof. Unterreiner and Mr. Glen, having leased Searle's Academy, are making arrangements for the establishment of a first-class high school, which will be opened in September. The building, which is large and commodious, occupies an elevated position and commands a fine view of Hudson River scenery. The school and recitation rooms are large and pleasant, with high ceilings, well ventilated, and built with a proper regard to the health and convenience of both teachers and students.

Besides these institutions, there are the St. Gabriel's school, (Episcopal), the Seminary of Our Lady of Angels, (Roman Catholic), and Miss Germond's school for young ladies.

The near proximity of Peekskill to New York city makes it easy of access by the Hudson River Railroad all the year around, and in the summer by steam boats. Some seventeen trains daily leave Peekskill going north and south, whilst ten leave New York City for Peekskill.