* The old silver coins occasionally found at Fort Edward are called " cobinoncy" by the people. I could not ascertain the derivation of the name. The pictuie represents both sides of two l)ieces in my possession, the proper size. The larger one is a cross-pistareen, of the value of about sixteen cents; the other is a quai-ter fraction of the same. They are irregular in form, and the devices and dates, respectively 1741 and 1743, are imperfect. These Spanish coins Canada a hundred years ago.

THE HUDSON.

The building was erected, and its affairs were controlled, by the Methodist denomination, and it was widely known as one of the most flourishing institutions of its kind in the country. The building was five stories in height, and was surrounded by pleasant grounds. It is seen in our view at Fort Edward, which was taken from the end of the bridge that connects Eogers's Island with the western shore of the Hudson, The blastfurnace, and a portion of the Fort Edward dam, built by the State for the use of the Champlain Canal, is also seen in the picture.

A carriage-ride from Fort Edward down the valley of the Hudson,

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especially on its western side, affords exquisite enjoyment to the lover of beautiful scenery and the displays of careful cultivation. The public road follows the river-bank nearly all the way to Troy, a distance of forty miles, and the traveller seldom loses sight of the noble stream, which is frequently divided by islands, some cultivated, and others heavily wooded. The most important of these, between Fort Edward and Schuylervillc, are Munro's, Bell's, Taylor's, Galusha's, and Payne's ; the third one containing seventy acres. The shores of the river are everywhere fringed