That project, doubtless, happily for the city, proved abortive.

That the present great undertaking should have succeeded in so reasonable a time from its commencement, in the midst of financial difficulties, redound most highly to the credit of the authorities, the committee, the engineers, the artificers, and the public.

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That the city has enjoyed the blessings of peace and prosperity, during the execution of this noble enterprise, though not unmingled with severe privations, is cause of devout

gratitude to our Heavenly Benefactor.

May this virtue flow as freely through the hearts of the cizens, to the banishment of intemperance, and the promotion of health and morals, as the waters of the Oroton will hereafter flow through the arteries and veins of its two great reservoirs.

I am, with sentiments of great regard,

Very truly your Friend, JOHN GRISCOM. C. CROLIUS, Jr. ) E. D. WEST, } Committee. WM. DODGE. >

The next note is from a London banker, of celebrity, then happening to be in this city:

Mr. H. Palmer will have great pleasure in accepting the invitation of the Common Council of the city of New York, to join them on the 14th inst., in celebrating the introduction of the Croton water into the city.

Globe Hotel, 7th October, 1842.

The Engineer and Superintendent, we believe, of the Fairmount Water Works, was prevented by indispensable engagements, from his being present, and thus sent his good wishes ;

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Philadelphia, October 4, 1842. GENTLEMEN :