In addition to this abundant supply, the water of the river at various parts for the distance of 15 or 20 miles could be dammed up, at a small expense, and large ponds made to discharge into the Croton, which would always furnish a supply far beyond the capacity of the aqueduct to discharge ; and the singular fact also exists, that a stream called the Ten Mile River, of very considerable supply of water, which now discharges into Long Island Sound, might be diverted or made to pass into the Croton. This fact is mentioned for its singularity, rather than from its being of any importance to the work. The lake, formed by the dam, flows already over some lands not embraced by the deeds or rights obtained by our predecessors and when it is considered that it is liable to rise ;

three feet higher than it has yet been, it will be perceived that the extent of our water line must be considerably increased but as the surface of the lands subject to be overflown ;

beyond the Corporation title, is mainly of inconsiderable value, the damages will be small. The beautiful sheet of water now formed by the dam, the Board have called the Croton River Lake, as readily distinguishing it from the entirely artificial reservoirs. The highest point of land on the eastern side of it, in a late visit with the Corporation to the Croton River Lake, was named " Mount Varian," in honor of our worthy Chief Magistrate, during whose mayoralty the works at the Croton River have been commenced and completed. Second Division, commencing at the southern termination of the first division (about three miles south of Sing Sing) and running 10 732-1000 miles to the village of Hastings, is also entirely completed, if we except about 140 yards in length at the Mill River Valley, which is a high stone wall and embankment designed to support the aqueduct, and to complete which requires about 20,000 dollars.