J udge Belts accepts with pleasure the invitation of the Honorable Common Council to unite with them in the Croton celebration to-morrow.

From the United States District Attorney. Mr. Ogden Hoffman accepts, with great pleasure, the invitation of the Common Council to join with them in celebrating the introduction of the Croton water into the

city of New York.

October 13, 1842.

The first Water Commissioners, and the resident and assistant engineers, employed on the work, respectively answered as follows :

From William W. Fox. To C. CROLIUS, E. D. WEST, WM. DODGE, Esqr's, Yours of the 26th Sept., inviting me to join with the Common Council in celebrating the introduction of the Croton water into the City of New York, was this received. day Circumstances will prevent my accompanying the procession. Accept my thanks for your attention in giving- the invitation.

Respectfully, New York, October Wth, 1842. WILLIAM W. FOX.

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From Benjamin M, Brown. Nelson's Hill, Mamaroneck, 8th October, 1842,

To C. CROLIUS, JR., E. D. WEST, WM. DODGE, Esqr's. Committee, etc. GENTLEMEN :

Your polite invitation to join in the interesting ceremonies of celebrating the introduction of the Croton water into the city of New York, I received this day, and it will afford me much pleasure to attend the same.

The subject of introducing pure and wholesome water in the city, was one that early engaged my attention when entering public life, and it does afford me much satisfaction to see its successful accomplishment.