The building is half a mile from the steamboat landing; and while its proximity to the vil-

*■ Letters about the Hudson, p. G7.

lage, renders it convenient for all purposes of communication, its elevated and retired situation, secures the pupils from all injurious or undesirable intercourse therewith, and is peculiarly suited to encourage them in studious and domestic habits. Especial pains are taken in the discipline of the pupils in this establishment. The principal is a graduate of the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, and his aim is to make this a school of the highest character.''

St. Paul's Church, Sing Sing.

Near the centre of the village, is situated the Episcopal church of St. Paul's, a beautiful Gothic structure of Sing Sing marble. The tower is built of the same durable material, and supported by single buttresses. It is intended to finish the whole with a plain marble spire and pinnacles. Beneath the body of the edifice is an extensive basement, containing lecture, vestry and robing rooms. Above the tower entrance, a neat escutcheon bears the following inscription :

ST. PAUL'S

CHURCH

AD.

MDCCCXXXV.

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 495

The interior is neat and appropriate. The altar and font are of polished marble, richly carved, tlie latter presented by Miss Ludlow.

The comnfiiinion service, consisting of a flagon, two chalices and paten, were the gift of Mrs, Jacob Arthur. The tower contains a large bell manufactured by " A. Meneely, West Troy, N. Y., 1835," weight, 15001b. It was purchased by the vestry at a cost of four hundred and fifty dollars. The deep tones of this powerful bell can be heard for many miles, over the adjoining hills.