White, a Civil Engineer of repute, to examine the several

sources from which a supply was likely to be obtained, and to furnish correct surveys and profiles of the heights and depressions of the country through which the water must be conveyed, and that he had been requested to report as soon as it was practicable. In 1823, the Sharon Canal Company was chartered by the State, andamong its duties was that of supplying the city of New-York with pure and wholesome water. The work was not, however, undertaken. In January, 1824, Mr. White made his report, which he prefaced as follows : -- That he had " the honor of receiving a request from Stephen Allen, late Mayor, to make an examination and estimate of the expense of furnishing the city with a copious supply of good and wholesome water. Agreeably to that request, I have made the necessary surveys, levels and examinations to ascertain the practicability of the project," &c. &c. At the same date, Benjamin Wright, Esq., reported to the Common Council on the same subject, which he prefaces as follows " In obedience : -- to a request of your honorable body, communicated to me

by Stephen Allen, Esq., late Mayor, in November last, desiring me to assist Canvas White, Esq., with my advice and counsel, as to the best method of supplying the city of

New-York with plenty of good water, I beg leave to make the following report," &c. Mr. White reported in favor of bringing the water of the Bronx to the city ; taking it from the River at the Westchester Cotton Factory pond. The natural flow of the