--The Huguenots.--The Bayards of New York.--Nicholas Bayard, and his times.--The "Tories" of the American revolution.--The growth of the city of New York from 1626.--Governor-General Samuel Vetch, of Nova Scotia.--Governor Fitch, of Connecticut, and his times.--Appendix.--The life and services of Stephen Van Rensselaer, by D. D. Barnard.--Historical sketch of the colony and manor of Rensselaerwyck, by D. D. Barnard