Specimens were taken up both in the high and low state of the river, and have been analyzed by Mr. Chilton, and the results obtained fully corroborate these statements. It appears from his report annexed that the quantity of saline matter, probably the salts of lime and magnesia, does not exceed two and eight-tenths grains in the gallon; a quantity, he observes, so small that a considerable quantity of the water would be necessary to determine the proportions. About two grains of vegetable matter were also suspended in the water, in consequence of the rapid current in which it was taken up, and which would of course subside in the receiving reservoir.

At its next session (May 2, 1834) the legislature passed an aei authorizing the reappointment of water commissioners, ami directing the commissioners to adopt a definite plan " for procuring such supply of water," with estimates as to the cost, which plan was to be submitted to the electors of Now York City for approval or rejection, by majority vote, at their regular city election in the year is:;."). In the case of an affirmative vote by the people, the act provided thai a sum not exceeding f2,500,000 should be raised as " Water Stock of the City of New York," bearing five per cent, interest. The old commissioners were reappointed by the governor. They made a thorough re-examination of the matter, concluding with the opinion that "the whole [Croton] river can be brought to Murray Hill in a close aqueduct of masonry, at an expense of $4, 250,000, " and that the revenue accruing from water-rates would " overpay the interest on the cost of the work." The plan was referred to the people of the city for ratification, and at an election held in April, 1835, they approved itby a vote of 17,330 to 5,963.