On ploughing the ground (in this vicinity) a few years ago, extensive '•'heds of clam shella^^ were discovered beneath the soil. These, together with Indian utensils found tliere, prove this was a favorite place of resort. From this spot are some charming views, loth of the pond and surrounding hills. There are also some vestiges of Indian villages on the banks of the Armonck (Byram Lake.) A variety of Indian v^'eapons have been likewise found in ihis neighborhood. ^

The Indian burying ground is situated near Wampus Pond.b In the southeast angle of the town is a beautiful hill, generally known by the name of Mount Misery,^ which acquired its present appellation from the fact that a large body of Indians were surprised and cut to pieces here by the Huguenots, in retaliation for a descent upon New Rochelle.

From the summit of this mount, (which is between two and three hundred feet above the valley,) on a clear day, may be seen the distant mountains be^^ond the Hudson, the hills of North Castle and Greenburgh, the village of White Plains, the country bordering the Sound as far as the eye can stretch, and the Bronx meandering through a rich and fertile valley -- the tout ensemble forming a scene truly beautiful and romantic. On the brow of the hill are the remains of a small fortification.

We have already shown that the Tndian grant of 1640 embraced a large proportion (perhaps the w^hole) of the present town. Some of these lands must have subsequently reverted to the aboa In the possession of Samuel Lyon, Esq., is an Indian anchor manufactured of stone, found near Byram Lake. - b Testimony of Mr. Sands. , ^