These officers are elected annually, on the first Monday in May, their official title being, " The Trustees of the village of Sing Sing."

The village of Sing Sing contains several academies and schools ; among the former, is the Mt. Pleasant academy, situated in State street. This institution was first founded by the inhabitants, A. D. 1814. To meet the increasing wants of the population, the present structure was raised in 1820, at a cost of 318,000. The academy was incorporated on the 24ih of March, 1820, and subsequently received a charter from the Regents of the university.

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The edifice is a spacious building of Sing Sing marble, sixty feet square, three stories high, standing on a lot of four acres, delightfully shaded with fruit trees, on one of the most retired streets of the village, commanding too, an extensive prospect of the river and adjacent country. In its internal arrangement, there is every desirable convenience for the principal's family and instructors, and the several departments of the school. This academy is under the direction of the *' regents." Boys are boarded and educated for .$150 per annum. "^

Besides an extensive library, the academy possesses a valuable philosophical and chemical apparatus. The first principal was Mr. N. S. Prime, who commenced his duties in 1814. The Rev. Calvin Colton presided over the classical department in 1816.

The present principal is Mr. C. F. Maurice.

Adjoining this institution on the north, is the Franklin Academy,an incorporated seminary for young ladies. The building is well located, and possesses every desirable advantage for a private boarding and day school ; it is under the management of Mr. W. M. Thompson.