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, )

Consulate of the Grand Duchy of Hesse. New-York, 8th October, 1842.

GENTLEMEN: Your favor of 26th ultimo, has been received only a few days ago. The honor of your invitation is accepted by your obedient servant, A. BOLLERMANN, Consul Messrs. C. CROLIUS, Jr., Ald'n., ) E. D. WEST, Ald'n., > Committee. WM. DODGE, Ass't Ald'n., >

CROTON AQUEDUCT.

From the Consul of Frankfort. The undersigned, Consul of Frankfort on the Main, feels honored by the invitation of the Honorable Common Council of the city of New York, of the 26th September, and will with pleasure join with them on the 14th inst, in celebrating the introduction of the

Croton water into the city of New York, if not prevented by circumstances out of his control.

Respectfully, Your obedient servant, FRED. WISSMANN. New- York, Qth September, 1842.

rs 6. CROLIUS, Jr., Ald'n. 6th Ward, E.D. WEST, Ald'n. 16th Ward, \ Committee. WM. DODGE, Ass't Ald'n. 3d Ward,

From the Consul of Mexico. New York, October 6th, 1842. GENTLEMEN :

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your invitation to join with you in celebrating the introduction of the Croton water into the City of New York, to which absence from the city alone prevented my answering before, and I now do it, regretting exceedingly the necessity which compels me to a further absence, and consequently deprives me of the pleasure of participating with you in the celebration of so auspicious an event.