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2f2o feet, turns three right angles, at which c.g


cular pipe isplaced. One thirteenth Of the water
that passes over the wheel is thrown into the BASIN,
rising 100 feet, which is, as we understand Is It.
higher than at the Fair Mount works, where the
head and fall is #. 6 in, the ascending maia
about 800 it., with no horizontal angles, and
where not more than one ne-thiIteth uf the water
expended on the wheel is thrown into the basin,
SO that greater quantity Of water is here thrown
up, greater height, and seven times the distance.
allowing the fall to be double, Notwithstanding the
additional distractions. The basins contain one
million of gallons and are so constructed as to be
used separately or together, as convenience may
dictate. The whole cost Of this work is about
81 500, and including the mill, Sl5.50o.


We are not intimately acquainted with the plan
which Mr.. Fairlamb has adopted in the construc-
ton OF these works, but it is due to HIM, to say
that notwithstanding TIE difficulties he had to en-.
counter in the progress, in overcoming prejutices,
and in presenting lis views to the favorable ac-
ccptancc OF those who had to pass upon the plan
he has completely succeeded, and our Borough
now enjoys supply Of water, more than will be
equal to all it, ,vant5 for half century to come.