Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-21

rock has been smiten Nature, yielding to human IN
dustry perseverance and skill, no longer whholds
The boon she had before denied US. river whose
pure waters are gathered from the mountain range,
rested aud diverted IN its courseaiter pouring lis tfi-
butte through permanent and spacious archway OF
more than loriy miles, length reaches our magni-
cent Reservoirs, from whence 1t Is conducted by sub
erranean conduits extending one hnnared and thirty
additional miles, hroug bout the greatest portion OF our
CITY The necessary add;tions-comparativel not
srrer, are now in rapid progress, which will diuse
hs salulary current through every remaining artery
md VEN OF our metropolis exciting new and healthtul
pulsalioas in her SYSTEM aud spreading comfort, &C.
,ivtty and vgor throughout her entire frame
Of the valuable consequences which will be derived
from this work, some viii not be developed until
after successive years The little experience already
had points to many useful results which can not be
foresrcn. Among immediate and PaIpable Dement'S nre
lis influences domestic convenience and comfort;
the promotion Of sobriety and personal cleanliness
the publication Of our streets; The consequent IN
crease Of public health; the facilities it will extend to
mechanic and manufacturing industry; the vast IN
crease of stem power among Us TO be employed IN
the arts; the supply 10 our mariners OF necessary
element, which will remain comparatively Unaffected
BY change ofciimate and pre- emnentiy the security II
will afford agains. the damages OF contdgration Each
neighborhood uniting its inhabitants tor purposes OF
mutual safety, may promptly arrest the ra3ages Of he
in its early stages and if such associations he hume
rousy formed extensive fires need rarely occur Large
Is we may deem the expense OF this vast structure, we
cannot but consider chcaply purchased, when we
reflect that the calamity of night occurring when we
were without the protection now Afforded, involved a
destruction of property Of twice The cost
The history, Mr.. President, which you have tins day
given of the rise and progress OF tins undertaking,
forms just tribute 10 numerous cltzens VINO assisted
in its origin and consummbtion Itis Characteristic
of this work that the credit attached to It belongs pre-
eminen;ly indvdua but it IS dltfused though IN
unequal degree throughout an extensive circle. for'
tunutely the field of COMMUNICATION SO large mat each
may reap his deserved harvest, without infringing the
rights Of his neghbor. Our thanks and remenbrances
are due ALL whose exertions in the Legislature Of
the State in our Municipal Councils, in the various
commissions of explora,ion OF survey, of estimates,
superntendeDce, and construction contributed to tins
great achievement Nor can pass over the munlicence
and public spirit which have been displayed by the
whole body If our fellow citizens. An overw heming
popular vote sanctioned the undertaking, approved OF
The ways and means, and ordered its commencement
Although few believed that caution and pru
dence demanded ronement Of the effort yet once
resolved upon all chperfuly yielded their acquescence
and operation Amid The unparalleled faculties and
acknowledgements which have marked the times since II
begun, hesitation has npeded its progress, but
lis march Inns been onward, steadily, perse7erlngy, sue
cessuly 10 it's completion Sensible OF the honor con
erred by the constituted authorities Of the city, in COM
hitting to US the trust confded TO hands, will be
the effort of myself and colleagues to employ every
power given us, tor the protection and advancement oI
the great work in charge. Long may that
work endure illustrate the wisdom Of its founders,
monument Of the enterprise and perseverance of our
people, aud the ofheai;h, safely and happiness
for successive nges.
With nine cheers the great throng then Dispersed;
and thus ended this magnificent Croton celebration
FURTHER PAETicuLARs.-At the close of the per.
ormances, large number of gentlemen sat down to
COLLATION. prepared in the City Hall, the two rooms OF
the Superior Court being thrown into ore for the occa-
sion. Governor Seward and other distinguished in
dividuals, were among the guests. The Mayor pre-
sided. After short time he rose, and, in impress
sive address, thanked the gentlemen from abroad for
their coope ration and the interest they had manifest
cd in the proceedings lie concluded by giving as a
sentiment, "Thc Executive of the State of New
York This replied to in most happy manner
by Gov. S who alluded TO the energy Of our city in
pleting The great work she had undertaken, and
confasted with the pursued in regard to many
other works Of Improvement. He concluded by giving
as sentiment, "The city of New York-Ihe only 60
vernment in the Union having works of magnitude IN
hand which has persevered to their completion" His
remarks were received with loud applause.
Upon entering the dining hall, the eyes of the be-
holder completely dnzzlcd by the number OF lights
which in chandeliers and candeebras of beautiful fl.
cures and design, very taseeuly and appropriately
arranged, throughout the apartment-.N y. Sun.