She lived beyond the allotted period of life, and could almost gaze upon the face of a second century of existence. The scenes of her childhood were ever before her ; but of the friends of her childhood, how few remained. Her destiny was fulfilled, and on the fourteenth of March, 1847, a Sabbath morning, she gave a farewell glance o'er the scenes of her eventful life, and without a sigh resigned her spirit to the God who gave it."

Col. Watson Webb is the present occupant of the manor house.

The ancient Dutch Church is agreeably situated a short distance from the manor house, near the northern edge of the hol-

Dutch Reformed Church, Sleepy Hollow.

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER.

l&w. This venerable edifice, believed to be the oldest chnrch now standing in the state, is built of stone nnd brick, the latter having been imported from Holland for the express purpose. Its antique belfry and hipped roof, present quite a picturesque appearance. Tlxe entrance was formerly through a porch on the south side ; this has been recently changed to the western end facing the road.

On the north side of the doorway is inserted a stone tablet inscribed as follows :

ERECTED AND BUILT BY FREDERICK

PHILIPS AND CATHARINE VAN CORTLANDT

HIS WIFE, IN 1699.

The interior of the building has undergone considerable repairs and alterations^ semi Gothic lights having supplanted the old fashioned square headed windows. The pulpit and Heilig Avondmaal (holy communion table) were like the bricks originally imported from Holland. The former being a capacious affair, surmounted by a sounding board. Like the church itself, we are sorry to say, the pulpit and canopy have not escaped the hands of modern innovation ; we believe they are now spread piece meal throughout the country ; but thanks to a few generous spirits, the communion table still remains unchanged, a venerable relic of a by-gone age. . .