[J. Thomas Scharf (1886)] Its freedom from swamps, marshes, ponds and stagnant water: the universal prevalence1 of springs of clear pure water and hence of living streams; the elevation and inclination of the surface} the absence of shops and factories in which occupa-tions are carried on dangerous to life or deleterious to the surrounding air or adjacent water; the general prosperity and intelligence of the people, which find 1 Thin nkolcli "I Mr. Kluuilcr \va8 i niilrilmli'il hv (lit-Mllor. 9 Fourth Annual K<-|H>rt of Ui» Mrtro|nilitaii |: i uf Health of ilie Slutr of New York, 18(i!<, p. 1B5— 160. OSSINING. 331 expression in the neatness aud beauty of their houses and grounds; to all of which may be added the ex-treme loveliness of the scenery, which all can enjoy, combine to furnish the elements and conditions most favorable to health, happiness and longevity. "Corresponding with these tacts, we find that the inhabitants of this town have enjoyed a high degree of health for many years past, and that this locality has an exalted, yet merited reputation for salubrity and healthfulness; and, accordingly, large num-bers of the city population seek it for summer resi-dence." The two most important desiderata for Sing Sing, at the present time, are a good system of sewerage and an ample supply of wholesome water.