Here we rid over a bridge made of one entire stone, of such a breadth that a cart might pass with safety; and to spare. It lay over a passage cut through a rock to convey water to a mill not far off.<^ Here are three fine taverns withiu call of each other, and very good provision for travellers. ''d

The advantages presented by the proximity of the sound are of great importance to New Rochelle.

Besides the ordinary water transportation by sloops there is the

^ " Philip Schuyler was born on the 22d of November, 1733. He was educated by a good and wise mother, until sent to a school at New RocJielle, &c. Here he' acquired a knowledge of the French language, and improved himself in various branches of learnhig."' Notice of Gen. P. Schuyler.

b The present street, which passes in front of the Episcopal Church. The Guion family appear to have been among the first residents and proprietors of the viWage.

« 'I'his stone must have occnpied the site of the present bridge which crosses thp ClirysJal Lake stream.

<i Madaujc Knight's (ravels in 1704^

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c<!)nTenience of a daily steambont to the city during the summer months, atid tliree times a week in the winter. In addition to which there is the New York and New Haven rail road now in course of construction.

The hotels, which afford excellent accommodations to parlies visiting the place for ihe amusement of fishing, the salubrity of its air, or the beauty of its scenery, consist of the New Kochelle Hotel, by Mr, George Fuller, and the Mansion House, by Mr. Henry Porter.^ The Le Roy House is an extensive and comfortable establishment, under the charge of Mr. Alexander Banlcs. Adjoining the store of Messrs.