" This establishment is situated on the Boston post road, twenty six and a half miles from the city of New York, and is of easy access therefrom, by land or water. It possesses many attractions to render it a favorite place of resort for the young. The buildings are spacious and conveniently planned, and the internal arrangements perfect and complete. Ample play grounds furnish every opportunity for healthful exercise and recreation. The situation of the premises is such^ that the pupils are entirely free from any vicious or foreign contact from withoiU," and is well suited to encourage them in studious and domestic habits.

South of the village lies Poningoe fieck, commonly called Brown^s Point,one mile and a half in extent. The extremity of the point in the neighborhood of the Scotch caps, has been considerably undermined by the constant action of the waves. The eastern shore of the neck, has also receded before the same destructive element. The beach on Ri/e flats is a well known and favorite bathing place. It also commands an extensive view of the

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Sound. The name of Parsonage Point, has been conferred on the south east projection. At present, the principal proprietors are Gideon Reynolds and Hachaliah Brown Ejjq. The latter individual holds 250 acres of the lower portion.

Upon the western shore of Poningoe neck or Brown's Point stands, the small hamlet of Milton, overlooking the mouth of the Blind brook, (Mockquams) the beautiful scenery of the Mill creek and the wooded shores of Budd's neck. Here are several stores and the tide mill of Henry Sandford and company; the latter is situated at the head of the navigable waters of Mill creek. In the immediate vicinity of Milton, is the residence of Newberry Halstead, Esq., which from its elevated position, commands splendid prospects of the river and surrounding country.