Report of the Chief of Engineers U.S. ArmyU.S. Government Printing Office, 1869 |
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... low water , and the work of that season fully demonstrated the success of the method of deepening the water on the bars by scraping . During that season one of the boats was employed one hundred and twelve days , and the other sixty ...
... low water , and the work of that season fully demonstrated the success of the method of deepening the water on the bars by scraping . During that season one of the boats was employed one hundred and twelve days , and the other sixty ...
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... water back to a depth sufficient to flood all the bars at low water without dredging be- tween the dam and the town of Utica . To lessen the height of the second dam contemplated near the mouth of Copperas Creek , it is pro- posed to ...
... water back to a depth sufficient to flood all the bars at low water without dredging be- tween the dam and the town of Utica . To lessen the height of the second dam contemplated near the mouth of Copperas Creek , it is pro- posed to ...
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... low - water navigation has progressed satisfactorily , though in some instances it was retarded by the high stage of water . Con- tracts were made for dams at three of the most difficult points below Cincinnati , and the work upon them ...
... low - water navigation has progressed satisfactorily , though in some instances it was retarded by the high stage of water . Con- tracts were made for dams at three of the most difficult points below Cincinnati , and the work upon them ...
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... low water . The entire removal of the ob- structions at the entrance to this harbor requires not only the removal of Middle Rock , but also that of Southwest Ledge , and of two interme- diate rocks . On the Southwest Ledge there are six ...
... low water . The entire removal of the ob- structions at the entrance to this harbor requires not only the removal of Middle Rock , but also that of Southwest Ledge , and of two interme- diate rocks . On the Southwest Ledge there are six ...
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... water , and that the sum of $ 10,000 expended annually will suffice to maintain this depth . ( Appendix R. ) 4 ... low water , will require an appropriation of $ 15,000 , which amount is required for the next fiscal year . ( Appendix R ...
... water , and that the sum of $ 10,000 expended annually will suffice to maintain this depth . ( Appendix R. ) 4 ... low water , will require an appropriation of $ 15,000 , which amount is required for the next fiscal year . ( Appendix R ...
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Page 405 - not to obstruct, impair, or injuriously modify the navigation of the river,' was prepared by myself, and with reference to the meaning attached to those words by the best authorities, and they were, I believe, used in the act with that understanding of them. I would further recommend that the bridge company be furnished with a copy of the report of the commission. " Very respectfully, your o'bedient servant. "AA HUMPHREYS, " Brigadier- General and Chief of Engineers. "Hon.
Page 521 - ... than thirty-five feet ; that a space or spaces not exceeding in all one thousand six hundred and sixty feet of the shoal or shoals, over which the present bridge passes, may be filled up by a solid embankment, in parts if convenient, of earth obtained by dredging the river channel.
Page 397 - An Act providing that the bridge in the course of construction over the East River, between the cities of New York and Brooklyn, by the New York Bridge Company, shall be a public work of the cities of New York and Brooklyn, and for the dissolution of said Company, and the completion and management of the said bridge by the said cities.
Page 520 - An Act providing for the purchase by the United States of the rights of the Washington Bridge company, in the District of Columbia, and for the erection of a public bridge on the site thereof.
Page 404 - An Act to incorporate the New York Bridge Company, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a bridge over the East River, between the cities of New York and Brooklyn.
Page 309 - And in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river, the cause may be tried before the district court of the United States of any State in which any portion of said obstruction or bridge touches.
Page 524 - An act making appropriations for the support of the Army for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1868 and for other purposes...
Page 309 - And prodded also, That said draw shall be opened promptly, upon reasonable signal, for the passage of boats whose construction shall not be such as to admit of their passage under the...
Page 465 - Sir: I have the honor to report that in compliance with your instructions I...
Page 404 - Be it enacted by the Senate and, House of Representatives of tJie United States of America in Congress assembled, That...