In that family it remained until the spring of 1860 (about three quarters of a century), when Mr. StormJ the present proprietor, purchased it^ Beekman made a large addition to the Castle. In our little picture it is seen as it appeared in the time of the Philipses. In the basement wall, near the rear of the building, may be seen a porthole in which the muzzle of a cannon was seen for full half a century, as

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a menace to any hostile intruders who might come up Po-can-tc-co Bay, which is now filled with earth, and is a fine marsh meadow.

Upon an eminence eastward of Philipse Castle and the ancient church, whose base is Avashed by the Po-can-te-co, is Irving Park, a domain of about one hundred acres, which was laid out by Charles 11. Lyon, Esq., for the purpose of villa sites, that should have all the advantages of highly

THE HUDSON.

ornamented grounds, pleasant neighbourhood, retirement, and extensive and varied views of a beautiful country, at a moderate expense. From this hill, and its river slopes, comprehensive views may be had of some of the most charming scenery of the lower Hudson. Prom its summit, overlooking Sleepy Hollow, the eye commands a sweep of the Hudson from New York to the Highlands, a distance of fifty miles, and views in five or six counties in the States of New York and New Jersey. From the veranda of one of the cottages in the park, most charming glimpses may