On the property of David Harrison, Esq. (in this vicinity,) there is a sloop landing and place of business. A short distance from the neck is situated Chrystal Lake, which abounds with every variety of fresh water fish such as pickerel, perch, cat and sun fish, &c. The water is pure and from it great quantities of ice are annually trans})orted to the New York market. The lake also supplies water to two good mill seats, one of which is situated on the shore of the adjoining creek. Near the former,^ a spring issues out of a bank, the water of which is medicinal. Many persons who have drank freely of it, have found great relief. It is chiefly useful in cutaneous diseases. In the south-east angle of the town are located the Premium Mills, the property of Mr. Henry Partridge Kellogg. This enchanting spot commands the most extensive views of the Sound and adjacent shores.

The northern road from New Rochelle to the White Plains divides the ancient farms of the Huguenots. These were originally laid out in parallel narrow strips, containing each from fifty to sixty acres, and distinguished from the southern, by the name of the eastern and western divisions. Many of the early settlers had double lots, and some from eight to ten, amounting to four or five hundred acres in all.

The southern division of the town was also laid out in a similar manner, the lots running frum the south side of the Boston turnpike to the Sound. Among the descendants of the ancient