It is a large, square lot, bounded by a low fence and a thickly-grown evergreen hedge. Near the centre is a row of five graves, while a few feet distant is another row of five more graves, all marking the resting places of deceased members of the Irving family." Between these two rows, and connecting them in one continuous row, is the grave of the illustrious and beloved Washington Irving, which is marked by a plain white marble slab, bearing the following inscription :

WASHINGTON, Son of William and Sarah S. Irving, died Nov. 28, 1S59. Aged 76 years, 7 mo. and 25 da3'S.

Immediately north of Van Tassel house is the residence of the late Philip R. Paulding, Esq., now know as the estate of the late Geo. Merrit, delightfully seated on a bold bank of the Hudson ; it commands, from

THE TOWN OK GREEN3URGH.

its elevated position, the noblest prospects of the river, while the view to the east is terminated by the lofty hills of Greenburgh. The edifice is constructed of Sing Sing marble, after the designs of Alex. J. Davis, Esq.

In its details, both externally and internally, the most minute attention has been paid to a careful correspondence with the best examples of the Tudor era.

Among the most remarkable features of the building, deserves to be noticed the admirable porte cochere, or covered entrance for carriages,and a superb library ornamented with a lofty ceiling of carved timber.

The Paulding family have long been residents of this town. As early as 1 7 1 2, we find Joost Pauldinck accepted deacon of the Dutch Church. The name of Joost Pauldinck occurs in a conveyance from William Odell of Rye, A.D., 1667.