768 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 



long ago have effaced the marks of the tool, had any been employed. 

 Such rocks as these were venerated by the northern natives of Europe. 

 Toland informs us that the Druids held these consecrated rocks in such 

 estimation, that they covered the famous stone of Clogher, in Ireland, 

 (which was a kind of pedestal to the Kesmond Kelstack, the Mercurius 

 Celticus), over with gold. Our native Indians, too, held them in high 

 veneration, viewing them as holy oracles. From their weather beaten 

 sides the Indian magician and priest deciphered the destinies of his 

 tribe. Upon rising ground south-west- of the village near the base of 

 the Wepauck Mountain, is situated Inland vale — the residence of J. S. 

 Libby, Esq., which commands splendid views of the surrounding coun- 

 try. The Mutighticoos River and valley add much to the beauty of the 

 scenery. The building itself, constructed of a fine blue granite, is very 

 large and commodious. 



OBITUARY. 



Father John Orsenigo. — The death of this well-known clergyman, 

 for some time expected, is at last announced. John Orsenigo was born 

 in Italy, emigrated thence and entered the Roman Catholic priest- 

 hood in this country. For many years he faithfully discharged the 

 duties of his office as coadjutor of the late Dr. Cummings, at St. Stephen's 

 church in this city. Later his ministry was in the district of Mahopac 

 and Croton. It might truly be said of him — he was a Catholic. His 

 great heart ever throbbed with pity for the unfortunate. AH that he 

 had was the common property of his suffering fellow-creatur es. His life 

 was one great kindness. His toleration was unbounded. He labored 

 only by gentle means, and very diligently ; and he steadfastly sought to 

 ameliorate the condition of his race by example as well as precept. 



Near the junction of the Kitchawan or Croton and Mutighticoos 

 rivers, on the west border of the town, is situated Purd/s station on the 

 Harlem Railroad. Here is quite a number of houses, two churches, 

 post-office, the American Condensed Milk Co., Sutton & Price's marble 

 works, grist and saw mill and two hotels, viz., the Gunery House and 

 Croton River House. Immediately north-east of the depot is the farm 

 and residence of the late Joshua Purdy, Esq., for many years one of the 

 Associate Judges of the county and senior warden of the parish, now 

 owned and occupied by his nephew, Isaac Hart Purdy. 



The Croton Falls depot, on the Harlem Railroad, is situated in the 

 north-west corner of the town. Here are, besides numerous dwellings 

 and stores, three churches, post-office, the Ctoton River paper mill of 

 Hoffman & Bros., carriage factory, D. Miller's wrench factory, and saw 

 and grist mill. 



From the road that passes over the summit of Long Pond Mountain, 



