now standing in the state, is built of stone nnd brick, the latter having been imported from Holland for the express purpose. Its antique belfry and hipped roof, present quite a picturesque appearance. Tlxe entrance was formerly through a porch on the south side; this has been recently changed to the western end facing the road.

On the north side of the doorway is inserted a stone tablet inscribed as follows : ERECTED AND BUILT BY FREDERICK PHILIPS AND CATHARINE VAN CORTLANDT HIS WIFE, IN 1699. The interior of the building has undergone considerable re-pairs and alterations^ semi Gothic lights having supplanted the old fashioned square headed windows. The pulpit and Heilig Avond-maal (holy communion table) were like the bricks originally im-ported from Holland.

The former being a capacious affair, sur-mounted by a sounding board. Like the church itself, we are sorry to say, the pulpit and canopy have not escaped the hands of modern innovation; we believe they are now spread piece meal throughout the country; but thanks to a few generous spirits,