From the Consul of Sweden and Norway. Consulate of Sweden and Norway, in New York, October 6th, 1842.

As Mr. Zachrisson will not be in town on the 14th instant, he regrets that he cannot accept of the invitation from the Common Council of the city of New York, to join with them in the Celebration of the introduction of the Croton Water into the city of New York. To the Common Council of the City of New- Yorfc~

From the Consul for Greece. Mr. Dutilh, Consul for Greece, regrets that it is out of his power to accept the very

flattering invitation of the Honorable the Common Council of the city of New- York, for the 14th instant.

New York, October 6th, 1842.

From the Meklenburg Consul. Meklenburg Consulate, New York, October 1st, 1842.

Consul Heckscher regrets that absence from town, will deprive him of the honor, kindly tendered him by the Honorable Common Council, -of joining with them on the X4th day of October, in celebrating the introduction of the Croton Water into this city.

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From the Consul of the Two Sicilies.

New- York, October 6th, 1842.

To the Committee of the Croton Water. SIRS:

The Consul General of the Two Sicilies, in acknowledging the receipt of the polite invitation of theCommon Council of the city of New York, has the honor to inform the Committee, that he will be most happy to join them on the appointed day.

Respectfully your obedient servant, R. MARTRYCELL. To C. CROLIUS, } WEST, E. D. } Committee. WM. DODGE, )