Frqm their weather beaten sides the Indian magician and priest deciphered the destinies of his tribe. Upon rising ground south-west of the village near the base of the Wepauck Mountain, is situated Inland vale -- the residence of J. S. Libby, Esq., which commands splendid views of the surrounding country. The Mutighticoos River and valley add much to the beauty of the scenery. The building itself, constructed of a fine blue granite, is very large and commodious.

OBITUARY.

Father John Orsenigo. -- The death of this well-known clergyman, for some time expected, is at last announced. John Orsenigo was born in Italy, emigrated thence and entered the Roman Catholic priesthood in this country. For many years he faithfully discharged the duties of his office as coadjutorx>f theJate Dr. Cummings, at St. Stephen's church in this city. Later his ministry was in the district of Mahopac and Croton. It might truly be said of him -- he was a Catholic B is great heart ever throbbed with pity for the unfortunate. All that he had was the common property of his suffering fellow-creatur es. His life was one great kindness. His toleration was unbounded. He labored only by gentle means, and very diligently j and he steadfastly sought to ameliorate the condition of his race by example as well as precept

Near the junction of the Kitchawan or Croton and Mutighticoos rivers, on the west border of the town, is situated Purdy*s station on the Harlem Railroad. Here is quite a number of houses, two churches, post-office, the American Condensed Milk Co., Sutton & Price's marble works, grist and saw mill and two hotels, viz., the Gunery House and Croton River House. Immediately north-east of the depot is the farrn. and residence of the late Joshua Purdy, Esq., for many years one of the Associate Judges of the county and senior warden of the parish, now owned and occupied by his nephew, Isaac Hart Purdy.