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the rock still uncovered except where it had been flat or perhaps a little depressed so that it could more easily retain the soil. We stopped a little to look at the vast skating ponds which are making, the entrance to which is of stone like what I imagine lead into the great cathedrals in the old world. It was so low that the upper part was only a little higher than the surrounding land, -- the water in the pond will not, I think, be very deep, from the masonry at the sides I should judge not more than four feet at the greatest. The Croton Reservoir is within the park. It was not covered and was the only water we saw there as the lakes, ponds &c. are not yet sufficiently advanced to receive water. When this park is finished, it will be one of the most stupendous works of art combined with nature and one of the most lovely adornings the city could possibly possess. There is to be a highway through the park, leading from the 5th to the 8th Av. the sides of which are to be of masonry. It will be quite below the surface of the park and will be crossed by stone or iron bridges. There are to be roads for walking, others for carriages, and still others for horseback rides. We saw several gentlemen and two ladies on their horses lightly skimming over even surface prepared for them upon the once rugged bolders. It was nearly dark before we made our way out to find that we had a little missed our way and a policeman kindly -- We are very sorry father & mother went back to Remsen without visiting this place. -- conducted to the 6 av. cars by which returned home. -- Sabbath Libbie, her brother & I went to hear Dr. Thompson, -- I have not yet been to see those Drs. of the Infirmary -- intend to do so in a few days. It was so rainy Friday and Sat. that I did not go to Dr's so was three days without seeing him. -- We all are well