A number of cannon were discharged into the fire vessel in order to sink her. A number of seamen ascended and got out on the yard arm, supposed to clear away some grapplings. The fire vessel was along side as was judged near ten minutes, when the Phoenix either cut or slipt her cable, let fall her fore topsail, wore round and stood up the river, being immediately veiled from the spectators by the darkness of the night. The Rose and the other two tenders remained at their moorings."' Cannon balls are still dug out of the banks in great numbers.

A little south, upon the east shore, lies the Vischer^s rock or Fishers fo'mt. The Groshon place was frequently visited during the war by prowling bands of •' Cow boys ;" who not only levied exactions of stock and money, but compelled its inmates to find other shelter out of doors, while they filled the rooms with straw and quartered themselves thereon for the night. A cow and horse belonging to the family were concealed for some time ill one of the bed rooms; while the family silver was stowed away between the wainscoat.

Contiguous to the village of Yonkers, and inimediately above it, is situated on a commanding eminence, the hotel of De Witt C. Kellinger, called the Mansion house. This well known spot affords excellent accommodation to parties and strangers visiting the town.

The village itself, is pleasantly situated in a picturesque hollow on the banks of the Saw mill river, which here discharges its waters into the lordly Hudson. The dams of the various grist, saw mills and woollen manufactories, form a beautiful series of cascades ; while the wooded banks and surrounding hills add increased loveliness to the scene.