of the stream. In the vicinity of Brandreth's mill the Croton aqueduct crosses this ravine by means of a handsome arch constructed of solid masonry, in the most durable manner. The space between the abutments is 88 feet, and the rise from the bottom of the creek is about 100 feet. So securely were the foundations of this noble structure laid, that upon the removal of the uprights the whole work settled but one inch. It was erected under the superintendence of Mr. Young, engineer of the works, commenced May, 1838, completed October, 1840.

Near the village landing are situated the nursery gardens of Mr. James Lock, a well known Horticulturist. Jn the vicinity of Sing Sing the sliores of the Croton bay are decked with numerous country seats. The first property south of the Croton in this town is that of Col. Joseph Hunt, whose family purchased of the commissioners in 1784. The next place in succession is the old McChain estate, now owned by Thomas Oliver, Esq. The house is prettily situated on a finely wooded point, at the extremity of which lies a great rock, commonly called Frank's rock, near a gigantic tree where a white or bald headed eagle has for a long series of years built her nest.

Adjoining the above on the south is the Albert Orser property, at present belonging to Mr. Benjamin Moore. It was in the old Orser residence that a body of continental troops, under the command of Capt. Daniel Williams, were surprised by a superior force of British cavalry, led by Capt. Bearmore ; the circumstances attending the event are thus related by an eye-witness. During the winter of 1782 Capt. Daniel Williams (who had been for some lime stationed at Croton in command of the American guard upon the lines.) undertook, with a small party of dragoons, a foraging expedition into the neighorhood of Morrisania.