Weston, who has been the engineer of the Canal companies in this State, and whose abilities are well known, be requested to examine that river, with the situation of the grounds to be employed in the aqueduct, and such other matters incident to the supply of the city with pure and wholesome water from that or any other source, as he may think proper, and that he be requested to report his opinion to the corporation, with the requisite plans and estimates, as soon as may be practicable.

Your Committee farther Report, That they have considered the several matters which have been suggested for the execution, either by individuals, or by the Corporation, of the plan that may be finally adopted. They are sensible that each of these methods is attended with difficulties, but considering the immense importance of the subject to the comfort and health of their fellow citizens, that it will not be undertaken by a Company unless upon the prospect of considerable gain, and that such gain must be acquired at the expense of the city, your Committee have at length agreed, that the undertaking ought to be pursued by, and under the control of, the Corporation, as the immediate representatives of the citizens in general.

Under this impression, and to avoid any further delays which may arise, unless measures are taken to prevent pecuniary embarrassments, and other difficulties in the course of the business, your Committee would recommend, That, an act be prepared and presented to the Legislature, investing the Corporation with the powers necessary to effect the great end they have in view, and granting them the moneys arising from the tax upon the sales at auction, in said city, with such further aid as the Legislature may think proper, to enable them by the reception thereof, or by loans founded thereon, to defray the expenses incident to the undertaking.