Bolton, Robert Jr. A History of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. I. New York: Alexander S. Gould, 1848.

or directions of any riding, township or townsliips, j)lacc or jurisdiction, either upon the main or upon Long Island, but shall in all cases, things and nnatters, be deemed, reputed, taken and held, as an absolute, entire, enfranchised townsliip, manor and place of itself in this government, and shall be ruled, ordered and directed, in all matters as to government …

Given under my hand and seal at Fort James, in New York, on the island of Manhattan, the sixth day of October, in the 18ih year of the reign of our sovereign, Lord Charles the second, by the grace of God, of Englaiid, Scotland, France and Ireland, Kino^, Defender of the faith, c^c, SiC, ifcc, and in the year of our Lord Cfod, 1666. Richard Nicolls. Entered and recorded in the …

1607 MATVRA SENECTVE MORTEM OBJ IT ET OCTAVO DIE EIVSDEM MEXSIS CORPVS SEPVLCIIRO COxNDERATVR. » The seal of John Pell, Esq., attached to the patent of New Rochelle, is charged with the arms of this ancient family, viz : ermine, on a canton azure, a pelican or, vulned ^ulf^s ; this coat appears to have been granted October the 19th, 1594, the gold pelican and azure field are …

Thomas Pell appears to have been born at Southwyck, in Sussex, cir. 1608; the exact period of his arrival in America is uncertain ; that he was one of the first settlers of New England however, there remains no doubt, for at a very early period we find his name associated with Roger Ludlow, a member of the Rev. Joim Warham's company, who settled first at Dorchester …

Tut tie and brother Fowler, &c.b The next year Mr. Pell is attached for £200, a debt which his wife, late widow of Mr. Francis Brewster, had contracted before her marriage with him. This debt it appears Mr. Pell refused to pay, notwithstanding the court took the liberty to inform him that his wife's debts were his own. On being afterwards brought up to court, he declared " …

Upon the 9th of February, 1653, Thomas Pell purchased lands in Fairfield of Henry Rowland, Philip Pinckney, Alexander Briant and others ; also a house which was sometimes Nathan Gold's in 1654.b At a court hoi den at Fairfield, October the 19lh, 1658, the court desired Mr. Thomas Pell and John Wheeler to be husbands and administrators upon the estate of Thomas Demond.<= Upon …

In ye name of God, Amen -- It hath pleased ye all wise God many years to exercise me wiih much weakness of body, and having lately taken to himselfemy beloved wife Lucy, it being ye good pleasure of God to deny me natural issue of my owne body, his good hand of mercy continueing unto me to keep me in perfect memory and my understanding in a comfortable measure, according to …

I also give to my nephew John Pell (my whole and sole heire) all my goods, moveable or immoveable whatsoever -- money, plate, chattells and cattle of all kinde -- except such parcells and legacyes which I give and bequeath to persons as followeth, my just debts being first paid : and if my nephew, John Pell, be deceased, and hath left a sonne or sonnes surviving him, then what …

I give to Abigail Burr, ye wife of Daniell Burr, ye best bed in my house in Fairfield, and boulstis, with two blancoates, a rug and dormink suit of curtains, six cushions, two paire of sheets, six chairs, the brewing kettle in use, two new keelers, a brewing tub, six silver spoons, with ye use of all ye plate in the house, if she desire of my executors of trust, till my heire …

Item -- To Elizabeth White I give the worst feather bed and boulster, one iron pott, six porringers, six spoons of alcamy, six pewter platters, one brass skellet, and fifieene pounds more in goods or cattle, current pay, and two comely suits of apparel, one for working days, another for Sabbath dayes, with two paire of shoes. Item -- to Mary White I give six pounds and one …

I give to my ancient maid, Katharine Rysten, five pounds in cattle or county pay. I make, ordain, constitute and appoint Daniell Burr and John Bankes to be my executors of trust, and order them to pay, after my burial, all my just debts and legacyes, and to make sale of any utensils which are subject to decay -- old cattle -- and to be accountable to my beire or heires, and to …

John Cabell gives oath that he was witnesse to Mr. Peli signing this will, with Mr. Gould, as he hath entered his hand. Taken upon oath before me, Nathan Gould, Assistant, This 3d of , in his Majestie's Colony of Connecticut, September, 1669. * Upon the 13th of October, A.D. 1669, the Court of Assize issued the following order, authorizing and appointing Mr. John Kichbell, Mr …

Thomas Pell, late deceased, appraised by us whose names are underwritten, and yt according to an order or commission directed unto ns by ye Rt. Hon'ble ye Govern'r, and his Royal High., ye Duke of Yorke, of all his territories in America. Imprimis 1 old feather bed, 2 feather bolsters, 2 pillows, 1 rug, 1 blankelt, 1 coverlett, 1 bedstead, and 1 pr. of old sheets, 1 paire of …

8 old napkins, 1 table cloath and towell, . 1 old lynnen wast coate, 1 pr. of drawers and 2 shirts, 1 chest, ...... 1 old wast coate, . . . . • 5 pr. of woosted stockings at 4s. pr pair, 1 pr. of home spun stockings, 1 pair of serge boot hose and tops, . 4 cushion cases, ..... 13 yds. of several remnants of several stuffs at 2s. pr yd. 12 yds. more ye sd stuffs, 9 yds. of …

1 chest with a lock, .... 2 joynt stooles, ..... 3 chaires at 2s. pr chaire, 7 lb. of powder at Is. per lb. . . ' . 1 old neckcloath, 5 old bands, 2 handkerchiefs, and old red cap 3 gunnes, ...... 1 old patcht flock bead, 2 boulsters, 3 old blanketts, 1 old coverlett, ...... 1 chafFe bed being broke, 1 feath. bolster, 1 per of sheets, ...... 1 hammock, ...... 1 old coate …

3 bushells of Indian corn at 2s. 6J. p. bushell, A parcell of sheep's wool, A parcell of cotton wool, A parcell of lumber casks in ye chamber, 360 lb. of nayles at lOd. p. lb. 7 bolts for dores, ..... 2 paire of bridle raines, .... 1 paire of bridle bitts, .... 1 feth'r bed, 1 boulster, 2 blanketts, 2 rugs, 2 pillows, 1 pr. o sheets, ...... 1 large feather bed, 1 boulster, 2 …

3 brasse kettles, 1 skillett, 2 chafing dishes, 1 pestell and mortar, and 1 copper skillett, ....... 2 trammells, 1 dripping pan, 1 spitt, 1 frying pan, 1 paire of tongues, 1 gridiron, 1 smoothing iron, ..... 2 doz. trayes, 2 boults, 1 cheesplate, 5 wooden bottles, 8 peaies, li bushell, 1 peck, 1 quarter cann, 1 old small churn, . 2 ploughs, 2 shares, 2 coulters, bolts …

bletts, 8 howes, . 1 small bag with ginger, 20 yearling cattle, 9 2 yeare old 9 3 yeare old 6 4 yeare old 6 milch cows 12 oxen, 5 calfes, 1 hogsd. and 1 barrell of mollasses 4 barrells of salt, ... 16 lumber casks, . All ye tobacco, old and new, . 2 hydes, .... 1 parcell of feathers in a pillow case Horses and horse colts as they run Mares and mare colts, . 53 sheep …

20 0 0 52S The howsing, lands, barnes, islands, adjoyning from Hutchin son's Ryver westward, and so far eastward as were Mr. Tho Pell's inst. and lawful right, 6 new scythes, ...... 6 unwashed fleeces of wool, .... 6 old scythes, ...... In Applebyes keeping, 2 cows and 1 plow chaine, In Jonathan Burge his keeping, 2 oxen, 3 cowes, 2 yearlings, 4 calfes, 1 timber chaine, 1 …

1 broad axe, 3 iron wedges, 1 pr. of beetle rings, I cart rope, coller for a horse, 2 pitchforks, 1 grind stone, 1 fflock bed and boulster, 1 handsaw, 2 augurs, 2 hamers, and 1 paire feirrs, 1 iron pott, pot hooks and Iramell, I brasse kettle, 1 kellett and candlestick, 1 pewter pint pott, 2 old pewter platters, 6 alchymy spoons, ...... 15 old lumber casks, ...... i) firkin …

This inventory and appraisem'l was finished ye 20th of October, 1669, as witness o'r hands, we having according to o'r best knowledge and understand- COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 629 ing, done as witness o'r hands ye day and yeare aforesaid, we have appraised as money of this country, John Richbells. Wni. S Iloyden. liis marii?. Samuell Drake. John Bankes one of ye Exec'rs of ye …

Robert Coe, high sheriff or his deputy, to cause this execution to be served. *^ ' • . .'. ; .: • " • By the will of Mr. Thomas Pell, it will be observed, that he bequeathes all his " lands and houses in any part of New England, or in ye territory of ye Duke of York," to his nephew John Pell living in Ould England, the only son of his only brother, John Pell, Doctor of …

Alb. 215 c Biographia Brittanica, vol- v. Vol. L 67' ?-• . 530 HISTORY OF THE In 1630, lie wrote and published his Modus Suppiitandi, Ephemerides, Astronomicas, also a key to unlock the meaninor of Johannes Trithimius, and a discourse on Steganography. He had previously written a description and use of the Quadrant. His great patron at this time, was the Prince of Orange, who …

In a letter from Mr. Moorland, to the Right Hon. John Pell, dated, Whitehall, January 15th, 1656-7, he makes the following allusion to the family of the latter : " to-morrow, God willing, I shall not fail to go and present your^ue children with five gold angels according to your order, as I have this evening^ sent her ladyship a note, though it were after I received the …

If they were to be sold, they cannot be sent safely to you in a letter through the hands of many posts, and I have no other way to send to you from hence. It would a great deal better become you, to advise your dau^^hters to cast off all thoughts of such bravery, as would not be fit for them, though their father were worth twenty times as much as he is, all his just claims …

B. by taking him away, if our friends can help you to find out a good school for him, you may send him thither in the school vacation ; or else ray uncle may help you to an excuse, by pretending a desire to see him ; and then (as if it were his hiunor in my absence to have him better grounded before he return to such a great school) he may be sent to some other school, where …

Tliat question will be better answered three years hence ; they that will now judge of him may be very much mistaken iniiim; with your next, let him send me the names of the books which he now learns at school, &c. October 2d, 1656, concerning his daughter Mary's marriage, he writes : " 1 perceive by yours, that M. hath much abated the height of her first flight. First a rich …

Sir: -- The state of affairs being much altered in those parts, so that your longer abode there seemeth not so necessary, and that your return hither may be more serviceable to us, I have thought fit hereby to recall you ; therefore you will do well, having taken your leave their, in the best manner, to repair homewards, that we may receive from you the account of your whole …

September 3. " Olivarius Protector, obiit Alb. aulee. September 4. Ricardus Westmona^ierii ct Londiiii proclamatur. The following notes relate to his attendance on the Protector's funeral: Gardiner^s Lane near Kinsc Street. I do hereby request that the proportion of cloth allowed unto me by the right honorable council as mourning for his late iiighness, the lord protector, may …

John Pell, Esq.: You are desired to attend the funeral of the most serene and most renowned Oliver, late lord protector, from Somerset house, on Tuesday the 23d of November, instant, at eight of the clock in the morning at the furthest, and to bring with you this ticket, and that by Friday night next you send to the herald's office, near Paul's, the names of your servants that …

Reterend Sir, -- You expect, I presume, some intimations concerning the place and people where, as your substitute, 1 serve the cure ; after tedious deliberation, I thought to give your worship the following notice, viz. : -- As far as the winter extremities, the inconiiguity of country houses, and private necessities do permit, our churches enjoy full congregations, the …

My Lord Bishop of London urges the duty of catechising with much fervor; I shall begin on the 17ih of Feb. next, being the first Sunday in Lent; but my lord (when I sued out a license.) did profess lent season too short for such a work, and hardly endured to have the matter contested. Our parishes have not observed perambulations for several years; I suppose it will be …

From the following document it is apparent that John Pell took possession of the manor the year succeeding his uncle's decease, for "at a meeting of the governor and assistants in Flartford, December 9th, 1670, upon the desire of Mr. John Pell, the governor and assistants thought good thereby to certity whom it may concern, that they are fully satisfied by several letters and …

In the year 1675, John Pell of Ann-hooks neck, binds and makes over unto John Burr of Fairfield, his heirs and assignees, (fcc, all his meadow lying in Fairfield, on the Mill river, d:c. The llih of December, 1685, John Pell, Esq., by conveyance made over to John Smith of the town of Bruckland, Great Minne- * Vaughan's Protectorate of Cromwell, vol. ii. 483-5. b Probate Rec …

Thomas Dongan, Captain General and Governor-in- chief in and over the province of New Yorke, and the territories depending thereon in America, uDder his most sacred Majesty, James the Second, by the grace of God Kinge of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, defender of the faith, &c., -- to all to wiiom these presents shall come, sendeth greeting : Whereas, Richard Nicolis …

Amongst other things was settled unto Thomas Pell, of Onkway, alias Fairfield, in his Majestye's colony of Connecticut -- gentlemm -- all that certaine tract of land upon the maine lying and being to the eastward of Westchester bounds, bounded to the westward with a river called by the Indians Aquaconounck, commonly known to the English by the name of Hutchinson's River, which …

called Cedar Tree Brooke, or Gravelly Brooke ; on the south by the Sound, which lyeth betvveene Longe Island and the maine land, with all the islands in the Sound not before that time granted or disspossed of, lyeing before that tract of land so bounded as is before expresst ; and northward to runne into the woods about eight English miles, the breadth to be the same, as it is …

And ichereas, John Pell, gentleman, nephew of the said Thomas Pell, to whom the lands, islands and premises, with appurtenances, now by the last will and testament of him the said Thomas Pell, given and bequeathed, now is in the actual, peacable Vol. I. 68 53S HISTORY OF THE and quiett seazeing and posession of all and singular the preniises, and hath nr.ade his humble request …

and quiett seazeing and posession of all and singular the preniises, and hath nr.ade his humble request to mee,the said Thomas Dongan, that I would, in the behalte of his sacred Majesty, his heirs and suckcessors, give and grant unto him, the said John Pell, a more full and firme grant and confirmation of the above lands and premises, with the appurtenances, under the seale of …

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 539 his heirs and assignes, full power to distraine for all rents and other suras of money payable by reason of the premises, and all other lawful remedys and meanesforthe haveing, receiving, levying and enjoying the .said premises and every part thereof, and all waifts, strayes, wrecks of the sease, deodands and goods of ffellons happening and being …

his heirs and assignes, full power to distraine for all rents and other suras of money payable by reason of the premises, and all other lawful remedys and meanesforthe haveing, receiving, levying and enjoying the .said premises and every part thereof, and all waifts, strayes, wrecks of the sease, deodands and goods of ffellons happening and being within the said manner of …

In testimony whereof, I have signed these presents with my handwriting, caused the seale of the province to be thereunto affixed, and have ordained that the same be entered upon record in the secretary's office, the five and twentyeth day of October, in the third yeare of the Kinge Majestye's reigne, and in the year of our Lord one thousand six hundred eighty and seven. ^ …

The grantees and his heirs yielding as an acknowledgment therefore unto the said John Pell and his heirs as lords of the manor of Pelham, one fat calf on the 24th day of June, yearly.^ By a writ of summons served on the20ih of March, 1691, John Pell was returned by the high sheriff to represent the county of "Westchester in the Provincial Assembly.^ He was also judge of the …

D. 1753, "bequeathes his silver tankard and silver tumbler that formerly belonged to his grandfather, John Pell, to his son David Pell ; also the great bible. His executors he empowers to execute good and sufficient deeds and conveyances of his lands and remainders of the moneys which shall be arising from the sale of one half of his farm lying in Eastchester, and the island …

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Philip married Hannah Mott on the 5th of March, 1731.a The son of Philip and Hannah Pell, was Philip Pell, who married Gloriana Trcdwell. Their issue was, first the Hon. Phih'p Pell, judge advocate of the America army, member of assembly and one of the best Greek scholars of that day. His grandson is the present Philip Pell, of Pelham. The second son was Major Samuel Pell of …

The descendants of Joshua Pell, third son of Thomas Pell, eldest son and heir of John Lord Pell, are the Pells of New York, and Robert L. Peil, Esq., of Pelham, Ulster County. A beautiful valley borders the Acqueanouncke or Hutchinson's river on the west side of the town. The Acqueanouncke or a This marriage took place before the Quaker meeting assembled at Westbury, L. I. The …

Supposed to be buried at Fairfield, Conn. Rev. and Hon. .Tolin Pell, D. D. nat. March, ICIO, ob. Dec cJ*I«ry, 12, 1685 : buried in the Rector's vault at St, Giles' I Church, London. Hon. John Pell, first Lord of the Manor of Pelham,=Rachel Pinckney, nat. 3d Feb. 1643, ob.cir. 1700. ( of Eastchester. Mary Pell, nat. April 14, 1645. Thomas, second Lord of the Manor of Pelliam ;= …

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Pliilip married Hannah Mott on the 5th of March, 1731. a The son of Phih'p and Hannah Pell, was Philip Pell, who married Gloriana Tredwell. Their issue was, first the Hon. Phih'p Pell, judge advocate of the America army, member of assembly and one of the best Greek scholars of that day. His grandson is the present Philip Pell, of Pelham. The second son was Major Samuel Pell of …

The descendants of Joshua Pell, third son of Thomas Pell, eldest son and heir of John Lord Pell, are the Pells of New York, and Robert L. Pell, Esq., of Pelham, Ulster County. A beautiful valley borders the Acqueanouncke or Hutchinson's river on the west side of the town. The Acqueanouncke or a This marriage took place before the Quaker meeting assembled at Westbury, L. I. The …

The dwelling house is a handsome structure of stone, and commands a beautiful view of Hutchinson's River, together with the distant village and spire of Eastchester. The garden contains a choice collection of trees and shrubs, and is also enlivened by a running stream. About half a mile further up the valley is situated the Race Field, once famous in the annals of the turf …

The Prevosts were originally from Geneva, in Switzerland, being descended from Major General George Prevost, of that place, who married Anne, daughter of the Chevalier Grand, of Amsterdam^ Holland. The father of the late proprietor was Major General Augustine Prevost, brother of Lieut. Gen. Sir George PrevostJ » James Hay, Esq., is buried in Kilsyth churchyard, Scotland, b …

From the records of the Court of Chancery, it appears that Colonel Pell's property originally consisted of four hundred and forty acres. His last will was recorded in 1790. Nearly opposite this place, a road pursues the eastern side of the heights towards Pelham Neck. This road passes, on the left, Woodside, the residence of Mr. B. S. Collins. From this place, many pleasant …

Rem Rapelje, purchased the property of the Rodman famil7, the Rodmans having: obtained it through the marriage of Samuel Rodman, with Mary Pell, daughter of Caleb PeH. The residence of the late Mr. Rapelje is occupied by Peter Brinckerhoti', Esq. ; it is beautifully situated near the eastern shore of the Neck. This spot is celebrated for extensive views of the Sound. The …

It deserves to be mentioned, that this district affords a favorite haunt for the fish hawk, (Falco Halitsetus,) whose nests may be seen in the lofty summits of the venerable oaks and chesnuts which abound on the Neck and neig?iboring shores. '• These birds are greatly respected, and a kind of superstition prevails that it is a lucky omen if one builds on the farm. The nest is …

" Soon as the sun, great ruler of the year,'' Bends to our northern chnnes his bright career, And from the caves of Ocean calls from sleep The finny shoals and myriads of the deep ; When freezing tempests back to Greenland ride, And day and night the equal hours divide ; True to the season, o'er our sea-beat shore, The sailing Osprey high is seen to soar With broad, unmoving …

Yo, ho, my hearts ! let's seek the deep, Raise high the song, and cheerly wish her, Still as the bending net we sweep, " God bless the fish hawk and the fisher." She brings us fi.sh -- she brings us Spring, Good times, fair weather, warmth, and plenty ; Fine store of shad, trout, herrings, ling, Sheeps-head and drum, and old-wives' dainty. Yo, ho, my hearts ! let's seek the …

In May, 1755, a public ferry appears to have been established between Ann-hooks neck, and Gravtlly or Cedar Tree brook, on the north side of the East river and Hanipstead harbor, and Matagariesons bay on the opposite shore, under such regulations as had been usual and custoniary, " The patentees were Samuel Rodman, owner and proprietor of a tract of land lying on Pell's neck …

Two days prior to the eneniies landing, General Heath informs us " that the general officers of the Anierican army rode to reconnoitre the ground at Pell's neck, &c., and it was determined that the position of the American army should be immediately changed ; the left flank to be extended more northerly, to prevent its being turned by the British, <■- who were at this time …

The action was sharp, for a short time ; but the Americans were soon obliged to give way to superior force. Shepard's, Read's, Baldwin's, and Glover's regiments had the principal share in this action. The Americans had between thirty and forty men killed and wounded ; among the latter Col. Shepard, in the throat, not mortally, although the ball came well nigh effecting instant …

We were effectually routed, and forced to retreat to the main body, who, when they came up, were fired upon by two regiments advantageously posted, Col. Glover's and Major Lee's, who behaved gallantly; we brought many of them to the ground. I' Thus we continued fighting them and retreating the whole afternoon, until they came to a stand, where they now remain, except …

As to their courage, the whole body of the 16th were forced to return by the fire of a single regiment, and many of them old troops. The fourth regiment was one that ran, and had we been reinforced with half their numbers might have totally defeated them. "The next day General Lee (under whose command we are,) came and publicly returned his thanks to Colonel Glover and the …

Colonel Glover so posted the three other regiments in the wood that they annoyed the enemy greatly. But discovering that they had determined to flank them he ordered a retreat. We had six or seven killed and about eighteen wounded. The enemies' loss about one hundred and forty or one hundred and fifty. After the skirmish we retreated to Mile Square, where we lay encamped till …

The principal proprietors of the island in 1700 were William Euerden and Gabriel Umbriel. '• Upon the 27th of May, Robert Monckton, governor of the province, laid out for Benjamin Palmer and others the breadth of four hundred feet of the ground or soil now lying under the water, round the east side south, and part of the west side of a certain island lying in the Sound or East …

The attempt was actually commenced, but is hasty projectors were soon compelled to seek a less exposed and more eligible site. From this circumstance the place acqin'red its present name. City Island. Flagging stones are frequently met with on various parts of the island. One of the principal proprietors is George W. Horton. On the north-west side reside the family of the late …

Before he arrived several barges full of men landed on New City Island and killed a number of cattle. Two companies of the regiment immediately on their arrival ferried over to the island. The enemy carried off one man and fourteen cattle ; the remainder of the cattle were secured."* "30th of January, 1777, (observes the same authority,) the storm cleared up, when jfifteen …

The Narrows between Hart and City Islatid and the Blauzes are much frequented by vast flocks of wild ducks. The varieties consist principally of the old wife, broad bill, coot, black duck and whistler. In the fall of 1846, 1000 ducks are said to liave been shot here, in the course of six hours. The Pelham bridge, sometimes called the Eastchester creek bridge, communicates with …

In the fall of 1838, the proprietor of the bridge informed me, that 769 bass of various sizes were taken at this place by angling. September and October are considered the best fishing months. Sheeps head are also occasionally taken here. A few years since a monstrous seal was shot in the bay, opposite the bridge, w^eighing eight hundred pounds. Pelham bridge was originally …

On the south-cast shore of Pelham is situated the estate of Robert Bartow, Esq. This property was once a portion of the estate of Thomas Pell, proprietor of the manor, eldest son and heir of Jolin Lord Pell. In March, 1790, Thomas Pell, grand-son of the above Thomas and Phebe his wite, conveyed the same to John Bartow,^ and Ann Pell his wife, grand-parents of the present …

On the estate is one of the largest and finest oak trees in the country, interesting as the very tree beneath \\hich the Indian sachems ceded these lands to Thom.as Ptll, on the 14th of November, 1654. " What tales, if there were tongues in trees, That giant oak could tell." -- Alnwick Castle. The adjoining estate, Oak-shade, is the property of James A. Suydam, Esq. The house …

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 553 from which aa extensive and delightful prospect presents itself to the eye. Before you is a fine belt of woods, to the east a boundless expanse of water, while on the south-west a lovely ' bay stretches towards Pelham neck and Throgmorton's Point. These features render it one of the most beautiful spots on the river. The north front of the house …

Merry making scene, -- Ostade. The wise and foolish virgins, Matthew xxv. -- Ottovenius. Beheading of John the Baptist, by Rubens, a pupil of the above artist. Oliver Cromwell and his favorite daughter, Mary, Countess of Fauconberg. -- by Vandyck. This lady. Bishop Burnet describes as " a wise and worthy woman, and one more likely to have maintained the post of protector, than …

The island embraces an area of 250 acres to which may be added Mr. Hunter's property on the main, consisting of five hundred and fifty acres, also Hart and Flatt islands. Large quantities of fish are constantly taken in the waters south of the island. A thousand weight have been captured in one morning with a fyke net. The no nation reefs diVidi green fiats, Xy'mg nearly south …

John Hunter, has for many years represented this district in the senate ; and, in 1846, was chosen a member of the convention for revising the state constitution. The residence of Elbert Roosevelt, Esq., is pleasantly situated on the side of the Sound, and has fine views of Long Island and the surrounding shores. This family is of Dutch extraction; and » On the southeast end …

There are some family pictures, by Etty, of the Royal Academy of England. There is also an original portrait of Bunyan, formerly in the possession of the Rev. George Whitefield. The library contains the original Italian edition of Piranesi, collected for Napoleon, bearing his initial, and surmounted by the imperial crown. This extraordinary work on ancient and modern Rome …

There is also a good collection of autographs, the oldest of which is that of Henry VII. The signatures of Elizabeth, with her Council, and of her successor, Queen Mary, are worthy of notice ; also those of Oliver Cromwell and Richard Cromwell, presented by the late Ohver Cromwell. ^ We have also to notice, in this collection, an original of Addison's Spectator, and a letter …

I came hither but this day, where I find as much business aa 1 left pleasure. 1 wish it would last as short a time, that I might return to you before you quit Cirencester, but I really see no prospect of ending what I must necessarily do, in less than a fortnight. Mr, Gay is as zealously carried to the bower by the force of imagination as ever Don Quixote was to an enchanted …

Woods are (not to be too prolix) Collective bodies of strait sticks ; It is, my Lord, a mere conundrum To call things woods for what grows und'r 'em ; For shrubs, when nothing else at top is, Can only constitute a coppice. But if you will not take my word, See anno, quart of Edward Third ; And that they're coppice called, when dock'd, Witness ann. prim, of Henry Oct. If this a …

I beg to be informed when your lordship comes to Richkins, by the first message you send to London, directed to Jervas's. I have only to add my most faithful services to the ladies ; to desire Mr. Lewis to think as well of me as he can of a man that writes verses half the year ; and to beg your lordship to believe I love you so very well as to be ashamed to find no better …

" A stripling's arm can sway A mass no host could move." At a short distance from the house stands a neat Gothic church of stone. This edifice was erected in 1843, and consecrated to the service of Almighty God, by the name and style of Christ Church, Pelham, on the 15th of October, the same year.b The act of incorporation bears date 25th of September, 1843. Richard Morris and …

a Rocking stones were called •'' rogan stones" by the Saxons, from the old Saxon principal of the verb " rogg," to shake, which is used by the poet Chaucer. " And him she roggeth and awaketh soft." -- Legend of Good Women. b By an instrument of donation, dated the same day, the rector appropriated and devoted the church to the worship and service of Almighty God, the Father …

" At a town meeting held at the school house in the town of Pelham, on Tuesday the seventh day of April, 1801, for the purpose of electing town officers for the said town to serve the ensuing year, the following persons were appointed to the following offices and places," viz. Philip Pell, supervisor. David J. Pell, town clerk. David J. Pell, William Bayley, \ assessors …