King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843.

This amount the reservoir would supply for 62 days, without any aid from occasional rains which may safely ; be relied upon, to keep up the required supply from the reservoir, beyond any drought we have ground to apprehend. The supply of the Croton, from its daily flow, aided by this reservoir, may therefore be taken witfrgreat confidence at 35,000,000 gallons, which will be …

It is probable the unfinished foundations will be completed, and the masonry raised above high water by the month of September, and several of the piers be carried up by the close of the season to their full height, ready to receive the arches." While these sheets are passing through the press, an examination of the whole line * of aqueduct has been made with most …

Croton is fed, and the granitic region through which it passes, that no such deposit is made by its waters. " A fine sediment," says Mr. Jervis, in a letter to the author of 22d April, " has been thickness is too deposited on the bottom and sides of the aqueduct, but as yet its depth or small to be measured with much accuracy. As near as I can estimate, it might reach one inch …

Enough is known, nevertheless, to prove that the conduits are beyond the influence of frost and, constructed as they are, with fidelity and of the best materials, a duration may be anticipated for the Croton aqueduct equal to that of the Aqua Alsietina of Rome, of which it is related that, one thousand years after the Goths had cut off its supply, Cardinal Orsini, in the year …

And now, having concluded the narrative and descriptive parts of the Memoir, it will not be deemed an unreasonable indulgence of patriotism civic or pride, to present a brief and flattering comparison between this New York Aqueduct, and the most magnificent of those constructed in ancient or in modern times, the relative population and wealth of the respective countries or …

Curius Dentatus, in the preceding year and the Aqua Marcia, a yet more magnificent work, was commenced in the year of Rome, 608, the same year in which the great rival of Rome, Carthage, surrrendered, and in which the Consul Mummius destroyed Corinth, carrying off a prodigious plunder. From means thus acquired, was this aqueduct probably provided for. These were the two great …

Caligula the dupe of favorites the slave of lust stupid, bloody and rapacious. We have said these aqueducts were cemented with the blood of slavery, and such undoubtedly was the fact, although we have no direct testimony to offer in its support. But we know that slavery was coeval with the foundation of Rome for although Romu- ; lus, as it is related by Livy, at the …

It was from indignation at this state of things, consequent upon the possession of immense landed estates and many slaves, by a few proprietors, that Tiberius Gracchus was stimulated to propose the Agrarian law.t It may be assumed with confidence, that the slave population of Rome, was from an early period, at least equal to that of the freemen ; and as wealth and luxury …

purporting to be derived from Niebuhr, Wachsmuth, Heeren, and especially Professor Schlosser, of Heidelberg, we find the distinct statement, without reference, however, to any authorities, both that public works were built by contract, and that the laborers were slaves. " The " undertook no Romans," says this writer, buildings on account of the State, but had them performed by …

of a princely patrician, Appius, who looked indeed upon his family as his country, but who looked upon his country as his family a man who may be called the express image of the ancient patriciate of the sternness, vigor, simplicity and constancy of the old Roman nobility for the first time since the kingly era, employed the revenues of the State, greatly augmented as these …

At the same time he announced by these means the greatness of Rome to the whole world, and secured immortal glory to himself."* In regard to the receipts from the water of the aqueducts, coll ected from the gardens and buildings to which they were distributed, we find upon a more careful examination of " Frontinus, an incidental statement, that this revenue, amounting to …

Of modern works, the Canal de L'Ourcq, in France, by its extent and the copiousness of its supply, is among the most remarkable. But that too, was a government undertaking, feebly prosecuted through a period of some thirty years, and completed at last at a great expense, in incurring which, or in the means for its repayment, the people had no voice. The canal cost 24,326,278 …

This is wholly a royal work. In Great Britain, all the water-works seem to have been private speculations, in which the hope of gain was the alluring cause except, indeed, the original undertaking of Hugh Myddleton, to introduce the New river into London. He certainly appears to have acted for the general good, and to have made great personal sacrifices for its promotion. In …

Having resolved on the work, they carried it forward with a degree of constancy and energy alike remarkable, so that in the space of five years, an aqueduct was completed, which, for the natural difficulties overcome, the substantial character of its structures, the very remarkable verification, in the results, of the previous calculations of the engineers as to the flow of …

In Great Britain, it had grown into an article of faith, that the estimates of engineers for like works, were in no wise to be relied on, and certainly the experience of London justified such incredulity. The whole work was executed by contractors, employing free labor, was paid for by a single city, where slavery is t unknown, and is designed and calculated to supply the …

Its reservoir is on a hill behind the town, at an elevation of 300 feet. The " Grandes Eaux," or famous water works of Versailles, are in like manner mere holiday play-things, which on the first Sunday of every month are exhibited for the admiration of the crowds which then throng the avenues of that beautiful and sumptuous palace ; but at all other times, the sea-gods and the …

... ----- Actual money cost of the aqueduct to the distributing reservoir at Murray's Hill $7,983,503 12 Add, for procuring and laying water pipes Total expenditure ------ Interest on water stock to 1st August, inclusive Sundry water loan, and other expenses ...... - - - 1,878,839 51 1,577,459 43 12,818 55 ".*-'. 811,452,61961 The whole amount of stock authorised to be issued …

be the works of conquerors and kings, they have not equalled in forecast of design, and beneficence of result, the noble aqueduct, constructed at their own cost, by the freemen of the single city of New York. THE CELEBRATION OP THB FOURTEENTH OCTOBER, 1842. THE CELEBRATION FOURTEENTH OCTOBER, 1842 IT was natural that so great an event as the completion of the Croton Aqueduct …

to those who transmitted the blessing with veneration, and that will be for ever remembered as an evidence of the liberality of the citizens of New York, the importance of which is equalled only by the legacy handed down to us by the sires of the Revolution, for, while the one ensures to us prosperity, together with freedom and religious liberty, the other secures to us and …

The Joint Committee on the Croton Aqueduct, to whom was referred the preamble and resolution presented by Alderman Lee, July 5, 1842, in relation to celebrating the event of the introduction of the Croton Water into the city, presented the following report, recommending the adoption of the preamble and resolution referred to them, together with the resolution annexed to this …

The Committee have sought among their fellow-citizens for an indication of their opinion upon a public celebration, and are pleased to find all are anxious to unite, as brethren owning a common property in this good structure, in celebrating its glorious completion. The Fire Department have already made extensive preparations for such an occasion, and the Committee hope that …

The Committee think that the introduction of the water cannot be properly celebrated, until the fountain is so far completed as to admit of an exhibition of its powers, and believing the same will be completed by the 14th day of October next, the Committee now designate that day as the proper one for the celebration. The Committee recommend the adoption of the annexed preamble …

The preamble and resolution were adopted, and the blank in the latter was filled with $2000. The President then appointed Aldermen Davies, West, Smith, Lee, and Crolius, such Committee on the part of this Board. The Board of Assistants concurred in these proceedings, and on their part appointed Assistant Aldermen Nesbitt, William Dodge, Daniel Ward, H. C. Atwell, and C. F …

The Committee appointed to make arrangements for celebrating the introduction of the Croton water into the city of New York on the 14th instant Respectfully Report : That, having taken into consideration the great importance of this stupendous monument of the enterprise of the citizens of New York a work which cannot but create in the breast of every citizen, a feeling of …

Your Committee, feeling desirous that the completion of this proud monument of liberality and enterprise, should be celebrated with such public demonstrations of joy as a work so beneficial to our city deservedly demands, invited the co-operation of their fellow citizens connected with the various trades, societies and associations, either literary, beneficial or benevolent …

228 CELEBRATION OF THE Trustees of Williamsburgh, all of which have been accepted, except that to Philadelphia, who have been obliged to decline on account of its being the day on which the new Board is sworn into office a circumstance much to be regretted, from the fact, that from the most valuable information has been received in reference to authorities of that city the the …

The number of vocal performers are rising two hundred, male and female ; an adequate number of instrumental performers are engaged, and, on the whole, it is presumed that this will form one of the most interesting points in the day's festivity. The splendid banner, painted by Mr. Smith, and intended as a present to the Fire Department by the city authorities, will be presented …

The line will be formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal and aids, in Broadway the right on Battery Place at nine o'clock, and will move precisely at ten o'clock. The whole line will countermarch up Broadway to Union Place down the Bowery to Grand- street up Grand street to East Broadway down East Broadway to Chathamstreet down Chatham-street to the Park. The Committee …

I should be most truly happy to be present at an event so interesting to your city as the celebration proposed for the 14th, and to which you have invited me. Circumstances, however, deny to me the pleasure of such a visit. I heartily rejoice with the citizens of New York, in the completion of a work so vastly important to the health, and comfort of its inhabitants. It is …

I pray you to accept grateful acknowledgments for the honor done me, by my the invitation to join with the Common Council of your great and illustrious city, on the 14th inst, in celebrating the introduction of the Croton water into the city. Detained by indispensable engagements at home, I regret that I shall be deprived of the pleasure of participating with you, in the …

of the Croton water into the city. which is derived from the successful Participating, very fully, in the gratification completion of that great work, and sincerely thankful for this mark of respect on the part of the Common Council, I am, gentlemen^ Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, M. VAN BUREN. To CLARKSON CROLIUS, Jun'r., / WEST, and E. D. \ Committee. WM. DODGE …

Ruggles, Union Square, With very high respect, Your obedient servant, WM. H. SEWARD. To CLARKSON CROLIUS, Jr.,~| EDWARD D. WEST, and *> Committee., $c New York.. WILLIAM DODGE, Esqrs. J From Lt. Governor Bradish. Albany, November 1, 1842. GENTLEMEN: I am just favored with your invitation, in behalf of the Common Council of the city ofNew York, " to join with them on the 14th …

afforded me the highest gratification, to unite with the Common Council and citizens of 232 CELEBRATION OF THE New York, in the celebration of an event, as important to the interests, as it is honorable to the character, of your city. The completion of the Croton Aqueduct, and the supplying of a great city with pure and wholesome water, would have illustrated any age of any …

family, I have received, through you, the polite invitation of the Common Council, to attend the celebration of the introduction of the Croton Water in the city of New York, on the 14th instant. I have some doubts whether I shall be able to avail myself of the invitation ; I will, however, be with you if I can. Very respectfully Your obedient servant, S. YOUNG. To CLARKSON …

CLARKSON CROLIUS, Jr., ) EDWARD D. WEST, } New York. WM. DODGE, ) From the Attorney General of the /State of New York. October 3d, 1842. GENTLEMEN : I have the honor to be in the receipt of your favor of the 1st inst., inviting me, on behalf of the Common Council of the city of New York, to join with them, on the 14th inst., in celebrating the introduction of the Croton water …

Absence from this place, on official business, prevented me, until the 16th instant, from receiving your polite invitation to join the Common Council of New York, in celebrating the introduction of the Croton water into your great city. The object of this note is to assure you, gentlemen though at a late period that I to express to you and the Common Council my gratefully …

Tyrants have left monuments which call forth admiration, but no work of a free people, for magnitude and utility, equals this great enterprise. That such an event CROTON AdUEDUCT. 335 should call forth an expression of admiration, and that the Common Council should afford an opportunity for so doing, will ever redound to the honor of the city. Most happy shall I be, to …

Schmidt has much pleasure in accepting the invitation with which the Corporation of the city have honored him, to join with them on the 14th inst., in the celebration of the day. 5th October, 1842. 236 CELEBRATION OP THE From the Consul of the Netherlands. The Consul of the Netherlands will have the honor of joining with the Hon. Common Council of the City, on the 14th inst …

From the Consul of Sweden and Norway. Consulate of Sweden and Norway, in New York, October 6th, 1842. As Mr. Zachrisson will not be in town on the 14th instant, he regrets that he cannot accept of the invitation from the Common Council of the city of New York, to join with them in the Celebration of the introduction of the Croton Water into the city of New York. To the Common …

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 …

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 …

Common Council of this city, on the 14th instant, in celebrating the introduction of the Croton Water into the City of New York, I have delayed until now to acknowledge the honor of your invitation, in the hope that I should be enabled to be present on that interesting occasion. But fearing that my engagements for that day will deprive me of the pleasure, I pray you will …

I have had the honor of receiving through you an invitation from the Common Council of the city of New York, inviting myself and the officers of the Navy Yard, " to join with them, on the 14th day of October next, in celebrating the introduction of the Croton water into the city of New York ;" and I beg to assure the Committee, that the Officers and myself will have the …

The Boys of the Naval School will be in attendance if the weather should be favorable, if not, the want of wi nter clothing, which has not been received on board, will prevent their appearance. Will the Committee please state the time and place of meeting for them on that occasion. Very Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant, W. C. WETMORE. Commander. To Messrs. CLARKSON CROLIUS …

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 …

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 …

French, Esq., Resident Engineer. Engineer's Office, 1st division Croton Aqueduct, Sing Sing, October 11, 1842. GENTLEMEN : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt, and to signify my acceptance, of the invitation to join with the Common Council of the city of New York in celebrating the introduction of the Croton water, which you have so kindly favored me with. With much …

P. HASTINGS. Hon. C. CROLIUS, Jr., ) E. D. WEST, and > Committee. WM. DODGE, i 246 CELEBRATION OF THE From the Assistant Engineer. Sing Sing, October llth, 1842. GENTLEMEN : The undersigned acknowledges the honor of an invitation of the Common Council " introduction of the of the city of New York, to join with them in celebrating the Croton water into the city of New York," …

Your letter reached me at this place this moment. I regret very much that my public duties here will prevent my being with, you to-morrow, at the celebration of one of the most beneficial works in our country, and which cannot fail to promote in a large degree the health and comfort of your city. With my thanks to the Common Council, for their polite invitation, I remain, Your …

The Common Council of the Borough of Princeton, accept with great pleasure the invitation of the Common Council of the City of New York, to join with them on the 14th inst, in celebrating the introduction of the Croton water into the city. Very respectfully, Your ob't serv't, ALEX. M. CUMMING, Mayor. To CLARKSON CROLIUS, Jun'r., ) WEST, and E. D, } Committee. WM. DODGE …

This corporation connot but be suitably impressed with the value of such an invitation, and they have instructed me to return for answer their acceptance of it, and their congratulation at the completion of a work so magnificent in design and so successful in execution. They propose to reach the Battery Hotelby the 8 o'clock boat, on Friday morning, which will probably reach …

Mayor and Common Council of Newark, regard the great work referred to in your communication, as an enduring monument of the enterprise of the citizens of New York, and also of the ability and vigor of those Councils which have conferred so many practical benefits and advantages on the Commercial Metropolis of our country. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your ob't …

CROLIUS, Jr., ~) E. D. WEST, } Committee. WILLIAM DODGE, Esquires. J From the Mayor of Philadelphia. Mayor's Office, Philadelphia, ( October 7, 1842. \ GENTLEMEN : acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 24th September, I have the honor to inviting the Select and Common Councils and the Mayor of this city to participate in the ceremonies of the 14th instant, intended to …

While the authorities of this city are thus obliged to give up the pleasure you tender to their acceptance, they avail themselves of the opportunity, to offer their warm congratulations to their sister city upon her successful accomplishment of this magnificent enterprise. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. M. SCOTT, Mayor of Philadelphia. To GEORGE …

CROLIUS, E D. WEST, WM. DODGE, Esqrs. 252 CELEBRATION OF THE From the President of Williamsburgli Trustees. Williamsburgh, October 13th, 1842. GENTLEMEN : Your polite invitation in behalf of the Common Council of the city of New York, bearing date the 26th day of September, and post marked, New York, October 2d, did not come to hand till this morning. I shall call a special …

From the Common Council of Albany. Albany, 4th October, 1842. GENTLEMEN : In behalf of the Common Council of the city of Albany, we have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of an invitation from the Corporation of New York to attend the celebration of the introduction of the Croton water into your city. By a resolution of the Common Council, unanimously adopted last evening …

your Common Council, the thanks of our Board and my own, for the invitation, and our acceptance of it. The period fixed for the celebration is one when our citizens are usually much occupied with business, which, with previous engagements, will prevent a full attendance from Mir Board. Our intercourse with New York is so frequent and intimate, that we are always "at home" in …

GENTLEMEN: Your invitation to the Superintendent of the Military Academy, and the Corps of Cadets, to attend the Croton water celebration to-morrow, has just been received. The permanent Superintendent of the Academy, is at present absent, and during his absence I do not feel myself authorised to accept for the Cadets, your flattering invitation, I must express, however, for …

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 …

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 …

WEST, WM. DODGE, Esq'rs. GENTLEMEN : I have this day received your polite invitation from the Common Council of the city of New York, to join with them on the 14th instant, to celebrate the introduction of the Croton water into the City of New York. With pleasure I accept your invitation, and will be in New York at the time appointed. I have the honor to be, gentlemen, Your …

Accept my very grateful acknowledgments for your kindness in extending to me an invitation to attend the celebration of the introduction of the Croton water into the city, on the 14th instant. Several engagements interfere to prevent my acceptance of the favor, and it might not comport very well with one of my age and habits to join in the 'parade, and mingle in the …

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. CROTON AQUEDUCT. 259 That the city has enjoyed the …

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 …

With great respect, Your obedient servant, FREDERICK GRAFF. To Messrs. CLARKSON CROLIUS,Jun.,1 E. D. WEST, *> Committee of Invitation. WILLIAM DODGE, The fourteenth of October arrived, and a more beautiful day never broke upon the earth. A brilliant sun, a sky veiled but not clouded, and a breezy atmosphere were in harmony with the occasion, and with the joyousness of the …

Timpson, Chairman of late Joint Committee on Fire and Water, said, Mr. MAYOR Want of time compels me to be brief, and to exclude some remarks I had intended to make on this occasion. I hold in my hand a resolution which was presented to the Common Council by Thomas R. Lee, Esq. late Assistant Alderman of the 8th Ward, and unanimously adopted by both branches of the City …

At the time this resolution was offered, it was supposed that the celebration of the introduction of the water of the Croton into this city would take place on the approaching 4th of July, the day we celebrate as that on which our glorious national independence was declared, and the committee to whom it was intrusted, consisting of Abraham Hatfield, Morris Franklin, Daniel …

On the other side of the banner the Queen of Cities, represented by a female wearing a crown, is calling attention to a picture, a view of the dam on the Croton River the origin of the aqueduct. On the lower part of the border surrounding the picture, are emblazoned the arms of the city of NewYork in basso relievo. The silk on which the design is portrayed, measures nine and a …

President and Trustees of the Fire Department, " I have been deputed, by a resolution which has just been read to you, to present on the part of the Common Council, to the Department of which you are officers, this Banner, as a testimonial of their high approbation of the services rendered by the Fire Department, and as evidence of their esteem and regard for the members …

This occasion, the celebration of the arrival of the Croton water in our city, is happily selected for the presentation of this banner, as it is to be hoped that among the many important benefits to result from that work, not the least will be to relieve your department of a great proportion of its dangerous and arduous duties. The emblems upon this standard are indicative of …

The Mayor was replied to by Adam Pentz, President of the Fire Department, as follows : " In behalf of the Fire Department, I thank you cordially for the presentation of this elegant token of the approbation and kind feeling of the Common Council, and for the handsome and complimentary terms in which you have been pleased to convey it. I am sensible that no language of mine …

The occasion upon which we are assembled, commemorating the completion of one of the most stupendous public works of the Union or of the age, furnishing so rational a cause for rejoicing, is welcomed by no portion of your fellow citizens with more sincere pleasure, than by that portion which I have the honor to represent. While some have looked merely to the introduction of …

much to say, that nearly all the great fires by which large portions of our city have been . devastated, might have been early arrested, had the department possessed the same facilities for obtaining an abundant supply of water, as that which they will now enjoy from the introduction of the Croton. In view of these facilities, and animated by this expression on the part of the …

The column will move at 10 o'clock, in the following order, viz : Escort of Cavalry from General Storms' Brigade. THE GRAND MARSHAL, General Gilbert Hopkins, accompanied by his Special Aids r General Prosper M. Wetmore, General Nathan B. Graham, Colonel Florence Mahoney, Colonel Henry P. Robertson, Colonel William W. Tompkins, Captain James Wardell. Military Guard of honor to …

Members of the Common Council, with staves of office. 6. Ex-Members of the Common Council. 7. Governor and Lieutenant Governor and Suite (mounted.) 8. Members of Congress and State Legislature. 9. Common Council of Brooklyn. 10. Trustees of Williamsburg. 11, Common Council of Albany. CROTON AQUEDUCT. 265 12. Common Council of Troy. 13. do do Jersey City, Newark, Elizabethtown …

Pentz, assisted by Mr. John T. Dodge, and Mr. George C. Ring, aids to the Grand Marshal, comprising The Officers and Members of the Fire Department. FIFTH DIVISION, Under the direction of Colonel Philbrick, assisted by Mr. James Nesbitt, aids to the Grand Marshal. Comprising 1. Masonic Fraternity. 2. Contractors and Workmen of the Water Works. 3. Typographical Society and …

Officers of the United States Government. 12. Pupils of the Deaf and Dumb Institution. EIGHTH DIVISION, Under the direction of Surgeon Gen. Pennell, assisted by Col. Robt. C. Morris, aids to the Grand Marshal. 1. St. Nicholas Society. 2. St. George's Society. 3. Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. 4. Officers of the Irish Emigrant Society. 5. Hibernian Universal Benevolent Society …

Common Council and Mayors of New York, Brooklyn, Albany, Troy, Jersey City, Newark, Elizabeth town, New Brunswick, Princeton, Trenton, and Trustees of Williamsburg, No. 8 City Hall. 3. Governor and Staff, Heads of Departments, members of Congress and State Legislature, and State Society of the Order of Cincinnati, No. 4 City Hall. 4. Ex-Mayors and members of the Common Council …

M., and will be as follows :The right of the procession will move from the Battery, thence up State street, around the Bowling Green and up Broadway to Union Park, around the Park and down the Bowery to Grand street, through Grand street to East Broadway, down East Broadway and Chatham street to the Park. Should the weather not prove propitious on the 14th instant, the …

The remaining Divisions will be dismissed in the Park front of the City Hall. The several societies and guests previous to dismissal will witness the ceremonies in front of the City Hall, as follows : An address" by Samuel Stevens, Esq., President of the Board of State Water Commissioners, upon delivering the custody of the Croton Water Works to the Water Commissioners of the …

The details of this most numerous and imposing procession ever seen in any American city, cannot be given without more space than we have at command. The grand Canal celebration in its aquatic display, exhibited a feature wanting in this but in respect of numbers present in the procession, and in the thronged streets as spectators, this exceded that, as indeed it could hardly …

There was the man of war and the man of peace the soldier and the sailor the master and the apprentice the father and the son the man of words and the man of deeds the mace and the axe the plough and the sword the cannon and the bible the music of the harp of ten strings, and the hoarse notes of the martial band. The church bells mingled their merriest peals, the cannon spoke …

The Butchers were as numerous and respectable a body of men as could be picked from the city or any where else, and they were numeous enough now to slay a million of hecatombs of cattle, or to provide flesh for ten legions of the most carniverous of the human family. The Temperance men, boys and women, for women were present, and many of them there were, presented a grand …

Anderson, Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, for the detailed statement furnished by him of the magnificent display made on the occasion, by the Firemen, both of other cities and our own. The procession was thus constituted : Escort of Cavalry from General Storms' Brigade. The Grand Marshal, General Gilbert Hopkins, accompanied by his Aids, General Prosper W. Wetmore …

Flank Company of the 222d Regiment. Battalion President's Guards. Brass Band. The Light Guard. Band of Music. The German Battalion, consisting of the Jefferson Grenadiers, Jefferson Guard, and Jefferson Rifle Corps. Colonel Hall's command. Troop of Horse Artillery. Third Regiment Washington Greys, preceded by a band. The Ninth Regiment National Cadets, preceded by a band …

Common Council of Jersey City, Newark Elizabethtown, New Brunswick, Princeton, and Trenton. Officers of the Corporation. County Officers. Engineers and Officers of the Water Works. Foreign Consuls, in barouches. The second division embraced a body of our most aged and distinguished civilians. Some were on foot, some on horseback, and some in carriages. The authorities were on …

Band of Music. Company of City Guards. Battalion of Washington Guards, Montgomery Guards, and Franklin Blues, preceded by Music. Pilots' Society, with banner and band of music. FOURTH DIVISION, Under the direction of Brigadier General Pentz, assisted by Mr. John T. Dodge and Mr. George C. Ring, Aids to the Grand Marshal, comprising the Officers and Members ol the Fire …

Neptune Hose Company, of Philadelphia, numbering 56 men, in black fire dress, also, with glazed hats and capes, drawing a splendid four-wheeled hose carriage, silver mounted, and with appropaiate painting and designs. These two Companies arrived by rail road from Philadelphia on the day previous, and were received at the landing in Jersey City, by a Committee appointed by the …

They were followed in the procession by Engine Company No. 3, of Hudson, with their Engine drawn by 32 men, and also some members of Engine Company No. 8, of Albany. This Company had been received and escorted by Engine Company No. 20, of this city. They were followed by Engine Company No. 1, of Poughkeepsie Engine painted black and gilt, drawn by 35 men ; uniform fire caps …

Immediately after them came the Fire Department of Jersey City, which had also been invited, and were also escorted by the same Companies. It consisted of Fire Engines No. 1 and 2, each drawn by about 40 men in fire dress. They were followed by The Fire Department of Williamsburg, represented by the Chief and Assistant Engineers, and Engines No. 1 and 2, each with about 75 …

Eagle Engine Company No. 4, painted red, with blue and gold, drawn by 60 men same uniform. Constitution Engine Company No. 7 painted white and blue drawn by 125 " men same dress as above. Motto, Ready and Willing." American Engine Company No. 9 painted black and gilt. The back carved with two Angels, with their wings forming an arch, completely gilded the design on the back, a …

White, Joseph W. Long, Owen W. Brennan, John T. Rollins, John Rese. The Grand and Assistant Marshals were dressed in the uniform of the Engineers of the Fire Department, viz white fire cap, blue coat and pantaloons. The line was formed : in Hudson street, and extended from Christopher to Reed streets. The Procession moved at 9 A. M., down Hudson to Chambers street, to and the …

the Demon of Fire, by the aid of his skilful and intrepid allies the firemen of New York. On the other side is the Queen of Cities, calling attention to a picture, representing the Dam at the Croton River, the origin of the aqueduct. On the lower part of the border, surrounding the picture, are emblazoned the arms of the city of New York, in basso relievo. The silk on which …

The banner was presented to the Fire Department on the morning of the procession, by his Honor the Mayor, Robert H. Morris, with an appropriate address, and was received by A. P. Pentz, Esq., President of the Fire Department. Next to the Banner came the Grand Marshal and two aids, followed by the officers of the Fire Department Fund. The Exempt Firemen followed, and were …

wheeled hose carriage, painted black and gold. Banner on one side, an eagle with a fire in the back ground, on the other, the burning of the National Theatre. Next came, Mutual Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1. Truck drawn by 40 men, in citizen's CROTON AQUEDUCT. 277 dress, dark throughout ; truck painted green, with black stripes. Banner represents the name and number of the …

Engine painted black and gold ; the painting on the back represents the last scene in the tragedy of Metamora. Drawn by 32 men, dress same as above ; the Banner borne by 6 lads in uniform ; the front represents the Goddess of Liberty, fostering Commerce and Trade, in the distance buildings on fire, and engines at work. On the back is a view of the burning of the Bowery …

Four wheeled hose carriage, painted green, polished brass scrolls and mountings ; a gilded arch sprung, from the top of the reel, surmounted by an eagle, from whose talons garlands of natural flowers were carried to the four extremities of the carriage. Drawn by 40 men, uniform as above. Banner, borne by a member and supported by two boys in fire dress, was of crimson silk …

Neptune stands quietly looking on, and Manhattan is about retiring, as his services are no longer required. The whole surmounted by a spread eagle. Small banner, with the name and number of the company. Wave Hose Company, No. 7. Two wheeled Hose Carriage, painted drab, drawn by 20 men. Same uniform as before, preceded by a banner and two American flags. Manhattan Engine …

Eastburn's church in Canal-street, the hose carriage in the fore on the reverse, a portrait of the hose carriage, and a fountain in the ground ; " distance ; motto, Duty, though in Peril." Staff, surmounted by a gilt fire cap, with the number of the Company ; banner, borne by a member and supported by two youths in fire dress. Columbian Hose Company, No. 9. Four wheeled Hose …

Two wheeled Hose Carriage, painted blue, red and gilt trimmed with dahlias and other flowers, drawn by 25 men uniform as ; ; above. Oceanus Engine Company, No. 11. Painted dark blue, black and gold, the back represents the burning of Troy and death of Achilles. Drawn by 37 men in same uniform as before. GulickHose Company, No. 11. Two wheeled Hose Carriage, red and gold. Drawn …

Banner borne by 3 men, representing the Park, " We City Hall and Park Row, the company stretching their hose. Motto on banner, come to conquer and to save." Columbian Engine Company, No. 14. Engine painted red and maroon, with gilt. Design on the back represents an Indian maid parting from her lover. In the distance are seen several canoes approaching, in one of which is the …

Banner, on front an eagle and hooks and ladders ; on back, burning of the Merchants' Exchange, the truck in the foreground. Victory Hose Company, No. 15. Two wheeled hose carriage, dark green, striped with gold. Painting on box, the tomb of a member of the company. Drawn by 29 men in same uniform as above. Banner represents the tomb of a member of the company who was killed by …

Engine painted white and red; drawn by 62 men ; uniform as above. Banner, representing a fire. Franklin Hose Company, No. 18. Two wheeled Hose Carriage ; scarlet, blue and gold ; decorated with flowers. Drawn by 20 men uniform as above. La Fayette Engine Company, No. 19. Engine red with gilt pannels. Drawn by 26 men ; same uniform as above. American Hose Company, No. 19. Two …

Design on the back, representing the Goddess of Liberty. On the leader jacket, painting of a statue spouting water. Drawn by 35 men. Same uniform as before. Banner inscribed with the name and number of the Company and decorated with flowers. Protector Fire Engine Company, No. 22. Painted red and blue ; decorated with Brass torches and guide flags, with the name and number …

Drawn by 18 men, two boys bearing torches. Uniform as above. Cataract Engine Company No. 25. Engine painted black and gilt, brass torches, signal lantern, and 4 small guide flags, all carried by boys. Engine drawn by 53 men, same uniform as above. Jefferson Engine Company No. 26. Engine painted blue, with gilt stripes, design on the back Thos. Jefferson delivering the …

Carriage drawn by 23 men ; uniform, fire caps, blue shirts, and dark pants. Union Hook and Ladder Company No. 5. Truck painted red with gold stripes. Ladders painted white and blue a boy standing on the Truck, bearing the motto, " We ; are pledged to abstain from all intoxicating drinks ; Banner representing a fire, and the 882 CELEBRAION OF THE men in the act of pushing in a …

Two wheeled Hose Carriage, painted black and gilt ; in the centre of the carriage was placed a banner, bearing the name and number of the Company, an American flag on each side, a half circle erected on the front of the scrolls, bearing a live eagle, having suspended from his neck, a heart, bearing the number of the Company carriage decorated with ribbons drawn by 16 men, same …

with ribbons, on each side of the Engine, and in the centre of the rope, a boy bearing a wreath of dahlias Engine drawn by 52 men, dressed with fire caps, red shirts, dark pants,, ; and white patent leather belts.. Putnam Hose Company No. 31. Two wheeled Hose Carriage, painted blue- and gilt ; on each side of the carriage an American flag ; in the centre a blue flag, with the …

side of the Engine, two boys, bearing torches and guide flags, Engine drawn by 50 men, in same uniform as above. Richard M. Johnson Hose Company No. 32. Two wheeled Hose Carriage, painted black, striped with red and gold, drawn by 21 men, same uniform. Black Joke Engine Company No. 33. Engine painted black, with gold stripes, drawn on a stage, richly carpeted and festooned, by …

D. 1807." Engine drawn by 85 Engine Company, No. 34, men in same uniform as above. Fifteenth Ward Hose Company, No, 35. Two wheeled hose carriage, painted light blue drawn by 19 men same uniform. ; ; Equitable Engine Company, No. 36. Engine black and claret, striped with gilt. Design on back representing sailors rescuing a mother and child from the sea. Engine decorated with …

Large engine built in Philadelphia, on the plan of engines used in that city. Engine painted green, with bronze mouldings mountings of Prince's metal, with side lamps of same. On the front slide board of condenser case, is a painting of an eagle perched on a rock in the sea, bearing in his talons " the motto of the company, " Semper paratus on the back slide a painting of the …

Engine painted yellow, with red and gilt stripes. Painting on back, a pedestal, on which is a bust of De Witt Clinton, with the genius of Agriculture, crowning him with a wreath of flowers. At the base of the pedestal is an American eagle. On the right, a view of the city of Albany on the left a distant view of the Erie canal on the front slide, a view of the Erie Canal …

The Engine Company No. 3, of New Haven, consisted of 38 men, in red shirts, fire caps, and dark pants, drawing their engine, painted blue and cream color. Mechanic Hook and Ladder Company, No. 7. Truck elegantly dressed with a profusion of dahlias and other flowers, extending from a small ladder raised in the centre, to each end. Banner, representing Neptune delivering the …

Design on back, Mazeppa bound to a wild horse ; drawn by 30 men, same uniform. CROTON AQ.UEDUCT. 285 Mohican Company, No. 50. Red and gilt. Design on the back, the city Coat of Arms ; drawn by 40 men, uniform as before. The Committee of Arrangements, consisted of the following : HENRY B. HINSDALE, Foreman of Hose Company, No. 8., Chairman. CORNELIUS V. ANDERSON, Chief …

While one branch, therefore, were moving into the line on Broadway, by marching towards the Battery, another in the procession were marching up. In this double line the different Fire Companies passed and re-passed for three-quarters of an hour. The citizen firemen paid marked respect to their guests, and one another as they passed, either by moving on with their heads …

La Fayette Lodge, No. 64. Their banner is a full length portrait of La Fayette, standing on a hand, emblematic of the career of the General through life, supported by the hand of Providence. Mechanic's Lodge, No. 31. Banner representing the emblems of the Craft. Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 27. A scarlet banner with the three primitive Grand Masters assembled at the East of …

The Officers of the Grand Lodge. Grand Tiler, with drawn sword. Four Grand Stewards with white rods. Grand Standard of the Order, with four supporters. This banner is in the form of a Masonic apron, of white silk, and purple satin flap. On the centre is the arms of the Ancient Freemasons ; on the flap the name of " THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK ;" the whole …

Deputy Grand Master, and The Most Worshipful Grand Master, the venera. ble MORGAN LEWIS, in a barouche, supported by four Grand Deacons with blue staves. Contractors and Workmen of the Water Works. A large main Pipe drawn by four horses. A truck surmounted by a banner with the inscription " Croton Aqueduct Depart- " ment," bearing several pipes, and workmen, with red caps, on …

288 CELEBRATION OF THE The Printing Press was the same that Benjamin Franklin had worked upon in London, and on the same car was one of the new fashioned ones of our day, occupied in striking off an ode written for the occasion. The North River Navy was represented in a long boat well filled and manned, and " The hailing as People's Line." The Miller and his Men were up to …

Many amusing badges, banners and appropriate devices were scattered through the procession. A large ox and a lamb were upon one platform ; upon another enclosed as in a yard, was a cow, calf, and a score of sheep, all alive, bleating and kicking, and seeming amused and delighted at being the lions of the day, not bearing a load, but being borne and well fed by the corn and hay …

Description : crimson draperies on a blue ground, in the centre a Medallion, representing a pelican feeding her young, surmounted by the American Eagle, bearing the Arm and Hammer, the well known emblem of the Society : Under the Medallion, "General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen, instituted,'' MDCCLXXXV. Marshal, Richard E. Mount, Ex-President of the Society. Aids, Edwin …

The banner borne by the Gold and Silver Artizans was of blue silk, about two yards square, surrounded by a rich gold colored fringe.On the front was painted a shield, in the quarters of which was represented in gold and silver the different articles of their manufacture ; under the shield on a ribbon was the motto "Union and Perseverance ensures success." On the reverse a …

Italian Universal Benevolent Society, with an elegant banner of the landing of Columbus on the discovery of America. St. David's Society, preceded by a stage on which were seated three bards with long beards, playing on their Cambrian harps. Welsh Temperance Society, with a banner. These Societies turned out strongly and with all their emblems. There were Harps and Harpists …

Washington Temperance Benevolent Society. Marine Temperance Society. Manhattan Temperance Society. Junior Washington Temperance Society. Franklin Temperance Society, preceded by a band composed of members of the Institute for the Blind, seated on a car. Junior Franklin Temperance Society. Broadway Washington Temperance Society. Rockland Lake Association, with two ice carts …

Gray hairs and beardless boys, mothers and daughters, both sexes, all ages and ranks were here. Reformed drunkards made good and sober citizens, and these not seen in one or a score but in a thousand faces. The heart beats lighter at such a spectacle as this, and words in praise of it is but gilding refined gold or adding a perfume to the violet. We have obtained the following …

America, the Genius of Temperance, offering the Staff of Life and the Cup of Health, and pleading the cause of Temperance. The Temple of Science and Wisdom divides the picture, showing the opposing principles ; on the left the sun rises in all his glory ; Peace, Commerce, Mechanics, and Agriculture flourish. On the right how different the picture ! The sun sets in blood, the …

The motto, " Conquer we Must, for our cause it is just." Both banners designed and painted by A. D. O. Brouerel, of CROTON AdUEDUCT. 293 Brooklyn. The small banner, front side, represents the interior of a Bake House, and the Temperate Bakers cheerfully performing their work. All is Peace, Harmony, and Clean- " Praise God for all." On the reverse side, encircled in liness, and …

This Society numbers rising 500 members, and turned out about 200, owing to so many belonging to other Societies. The Officers of the Society are, Nathan Cropsey, President ; Lorenzo B. Porter, Vice President ; John Yincent, Secretary. Seaman H. Wright, Marshal of the day ; William Moger, James H. Green, Mott Owen, W. H. Pennington, and James Frasier, Aids. The Manhattan …

at his right hand is a beautiful female, representing the Genius of Temperance, with one hand on his shoulder, and with the other hand holding out the pledge, and with a kind look, begs him to sign, but with a look of sorrow, he declines, as he is the last of his race ; at their feet runs a clear stream of water ; in the distance is seen the city, with her tall spires and …

Bennet, Secretary, David L. Young, Treasurer. In the 294 CELEBRATION OF THE centre of the line was a small banner, carried by three boys ; on it was the representation of a decanter of brandy, upside down, with the brandy running out, with the inscription over the top, " Right Side Up ;" in the rear, was a white banner, with the inscription of Manhattan Temperance Benevolent …

At 20 minutes past two, his Honor the Mayor and the members of the Common Council, foreign Consuls, and invited guests, took their stations on the front of the Hall, which then presented a most animated spectacle, every nook and niche being crowded with spectators. The troops then passed in review order before the assembly, and were followed by the other portions of the …

Mayor and Gentlemen of the Common Council : In delivering over the Croton water, and the works on this island, I have been requested by your Committee to make such remarks as the occasion may suggest. Prom the earliest period of the history of our city, the attainment of pure and wholesome water has been a subject of the highest interest. The Tea Water Pump, situated near the …

Well, what of that ! does it not belong to the system which Eternal Wisdom has inflicted on the world 1 that the greatest blessings can only be procured at the greatest cost and sacrifices ? What is this water to do for us 1 It is to protect our city from the awful conflagrations to which it was subject. We now pay in premiums one million of dollars annually to insure about …

I state an event highly probable to have happened ; for London a city built of less wooden materials had at one fire, in 1666, 13,000 houses burnt, which occupied 436 acres, and embraced 400 streets, 86 churches, and a variety of magnificent buildings. The destruction amounted in value to fifty millions of dollars. The extensive fire at Hamburg during the past year, and the …

The Croton will furnish three hogsheads a day to each of our population, at but $600,000 per annum. After all, we have followed but at a respectable distance ancient Rome, with her nine aqueducts, some of which were longer than the Croton Aqueduct, and together were capable of supplying 250,000,000 of gallons per day. But history does not enable us to say, if all of them were …

paid a merited compliment to the Firemen of New York, and adverted to the fact that in expenditures on this great work it is not known that a single dollar of the people's all money has been lost or dishonestly applied, and he hoped that while the Corporation would adopt measures in reference to the water to meet the interest on the debt, they would be just to the rich, and …

President, and Gentlemen of the Board of Water Commissioners : In receiving, with my associates of the Croton Aqueduct Board, the custody of the work committed to us, I take the occasion to convey to you, the thanks of your fellowcitizens, for the zeal, perseverance and fidelity with which your duty has been performed, and to congratulate you on the virtual completion of the …

regions of the West connected by a short and uninterrupted passage with the ocean, the pathway from foreign climes, and from the extensive sea-board of our confederate States, and possessing, within easy reach, almost every necessary for construction and supply, our position combines natural advantages for a large community, devoted to the prosecution of commerce and the arts …

channels of covered masonry should be constructed, rivaling in extent and magnitude, the boasted aqueducts of antiquity, and casting into shade any kindred works of modern times and that, for these purposes, an expenditure should be incurred, exceeding that ; which was encountered by our State, when she united the Hudson with the Lakes. And such momentous results were to be …

archway, for more than forty miles, at length reaches our magnificent reservoirs, from 298 CELEBRAION OF THE whence it is conducted by subterranean conduits, extending one hundred and thirty additional miles, throughout the greatest portion of our city. The necessary additions, comparatively not large, are now in rapid progress, which will diffuse the salutary current through …

personal cleanliness the purification of our streets the consequent increase of public health the facilities it will extend to mechanical and manufacturing industry the vast increase of steam-power among us, to be employed in the arts the supply to our mariners of a necessary element, which will remain comparatively unaffected by change of climate, and pre-eminently, the …

It is a characteristic of this work, that the credit attached to it, belongs pre-eminently to no individual, but is diffused, though in unequal degree, throughout an extensive circle. Fortunately, the field of commendation is so large, that each may reap his deserved harvest, without infringing the rights of his neighbor. Our thanks and remembrances are due to ALL, whose …

Sensible of the honor conferred by the constituted authorities of the city, in committing to us the trust confided to our hands, it will be the effort of myself and colleagues to for the protection and advancement of the employ every power given to us, great work now in our charge. Long may that work endure to illustrate the wisdom of its founders a monument of the enterprise …

Gushing from this living fountain, Music pours a falling strain, As the Goddess of the Mountain Comes with all her sparkling train. From her grotto-springs advancing, Glittering in her feathery spray, Woodland fays beside her dancing, She pursues her winding way. Gently o'er the ripling water, In her coral-shallop bright, Glides the rock-king's dove-eyed daughter, Deck'd in …

Water leaps as if delighted, While her conquered foes retire! Pale Contagion flies affrighted With the baffled demon, Fire! Safety dwells in her dominions, Health and Beauty with her move, And entwine their circling pinions In a sisterhood of love. Water shouts a glad hosanna! Bubbles up the Earth to bless! Cheers it like the precious manna, In the barren Wilderness, Here we …

Not a single accident happened in the Park or its immediate vicinity, and great praise is due to the parties appointed to keep the ground, for the good dispositions they made. COLLATION IN CITY HALL. After the ceremonies of the day were closed, three large tables were spread in the City Hall, where the Mayor, the Governor, the members of the Corporation, officers and several …

He closed a by offering toast, which was drunk by all, accompanied by cheers it was as follows : " THE EXECUTIVE OF THE STATE OP NEW YORK." When the applause consequent upon this toast had subsided, the Governor addressed the company as follows : Mr. Mayor and Fellow-Citizens : Accept my thanks for this flattering, this generous welcome. To be thus remembered at a moment like …

An achievement like this, which casts a mantle of protection over the commercial store-house of the continent, may indeed be a subject of felicitation for the whole American people. We have this day enjoyed the spectacle alike, rare and sublime, of a vast community uniting in one common emotion, called forth by the performance of a great act in the mighty drama of a nation's …

I will not attempt, sir, to embody the emotions excited by the event, nor even to depict the feelings of pleasure awakened by the physical change which has stolen over the city of our pride and affection. A new feature has been stamped upon the face of our metropolis. But yesterday it was the dusty trading mart, unattractive and unadorned to-day the pure mountain stream gushes …

Is there one among this assembled multitude who would enjoy the benefit, yet basely shrink from the burthen ? The to pay, the debt which has glorious work yet remains, manfully to meet, and punctually been so wisely, so beneficently incurred. Who will venture to predict that this sacred duty will not be fully performed 1 Who can believe that the foul blot of repudiation will …