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tance. The grounds comprise about 300 acres. That por- 

 tion through which the entrance runs, is covered with a 

 young and thrifty growth of native trees, well cleared out 

 and in excellent order. From the main walk, lateral walks 

 diverge in all directions; these were kept in excellent order, 

 and give to the grounds an elegant and tasteful appearance. 

 On approaching the mansion, you enter on a beautiful, well 

 kept, and spacious lawn ; this will no doubt soon be planted 

 with ornamental trees and shrubs, &c. 



The flower garden is situated in the fork of two walks, 

 one leading to the front door of the mansion, and the other 

 to the gardener's cottage in the rear ; it comprises about 

 one quarter of an acre, surrounded by a neat Privet hedge, 

 tastefully interspersed with grass walks, and containing a 

 good collection of shrubs, herbaceous plants, and annuals. 



The vegetable garden contains two acres, in a low part 

 of the grounds, entirely out of sight in approaching the 

 dwelling by the main entrance, enclosed by a close board 

 fence; it is well arranged and in the most perfect keeping; 

 along the fence is a row of dwarf pears in fine healthy con- 

 dition. The orchard contains between thirty and forty 

 varieties of well selected pears, an equal number of peach, 

 of which over one hundred and fifty trees have borne the 

 past season ; among them are five seedlings, raised by J. R. 

 Murray, Esq., senior, said to be superior fruit; ten varieties 

 of plum, eight of cherry, five of apricot and five of necta- 

 rine ; in all six or eight acres devoted to the culture of fruits. 

 I also observed a plot of over an acre appropriated to the 

 raising of young fruit and forest trees, strawberry, rasp- 

 berry, &c. ; here also I saw a bed of very fine sweet po- 

 tatoes. 



In the rear of the dwelling is a deep ravine, in which 

 there are two fish ponds, with a good supply of trout: from 

 these water is conveyed to the house by means of a forcing 

 pump. A mushroom bed, ten by twenty feet was just form- 

 ed, and about to be spawned when I was there, so that you 

 will perceive the various departments are receiving due 

 attention. I believe it is Mr. Murray's design to erect a 

 greenhouse hereafter, and that alone is wanted to make this 

 one of the most complete country residences within my 

 knowledge. The good taste and liberality of Mr. Murray, 

 has been much aided in making the place what it is, by the 

 skill, industry and enterprize of Mr. Arthur H. Steen, his 



