John Anthon was called to the Chair, and John W. Edmonds appointed

Secretary.

On motion of Mr. Daniel Lord, Jr., it was Resolved, That the members of the Bar will co-operate with the Common Council, and their fellow citizens, in celebrating the completion of the Croton Water Works.

Resolved, That Messrs. John W. Edmonds, James W. Gerard, Daniel Lord, Jr., Robert J. Dillon, and George Griffen, be a committee to act in behalf of the Bar on that occasion.

JNO. ANTHON, Chairman. J. W. EDMONDS, Secretary.

To HENRY E. DAVIES, Esq., Alderman, $c. SIR: Herewith I have the pleasure of forwarding to you, in obedience to the directions of the members of the Bar, an account of their proceedings at a meeting held this day in the room of the Law Institute, and beg to inform you, that the committee appointed on that occasion, are ready to co-operate with your committee at once.

Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, J. W. EDMONDS. October 4, 1842.

CELEBRATION OF THE

From the Chairman of the New York Pilots.

New York, October 13th, 1842. To Messrs. DA VIES, SMITH, WEST, &c., Committee, of Arrangements Croton Celebration, Sfc GENTLEMEN :

In answer to your communication, dated September, 22d, 1842, the New York and

Sandy Hook Pilots would be gratified to have a situation in line assigned them at the celebration of the great work of bringing pure and wholesome water into our city.

They will number some thirty or more, with a banner, &c. Yours, very truly, JOHN HYER, Chairman Committee of Arrangements. GREGORY THOMAS, Secretary.