Statement showing rank and duties of officers of Corps of Engineers-Cont'd. RANK AND NAME. DUTIES. FIRST LIEUTENANTS. (continued.) Mason M. Patrick Charles S. Riché. Thomas H. Rees... Francis R. Shunk James J. Meyler Commanding Company C, Battalion of Engineers, temporarily. On duty with Company C, Battalion of Engineers. Under instruction at the Engineer School of Application. Assistant instructor in submarine mining at the Engineer School of Application. Member of General Court-Martial convened at Willets Point on May 27, 1889. On duty with Company A, Battalion of Engineers. Under On duty with Compary A, Battalion of Engineers. Under On duty with Company B, Battalion of Engineers. Acting On duty with Company C, Battalion of Engineers. Under instruction at the Engineer School of Application On duty under the immediate orders of Major Benyaurd. Eugene W. Vau C. Lucas On duty with Company A, Battalion of Engineers. Under Henry Jervey Charles H. McKinstry.. William V. Judson............. U. S. AGENTS. S. T. Abert. instruction at the Engineer School of Application. Member of Ceneral Court-Martial convened at Willets Point on May 27, 1859. On duty with Company B, Battalion of Engineers. In On duty with Company C, Battalion of Engineers. Under In charge of the improvement of the harbor at Breton Bay, Leonardtown, and at entrance of St. Jerome's Creek, Md. In charge of the improvement of the Patuxent River, Md.; of the rivers Rappahannock, Chickahominy, Mattaponi, Totusky, York, Pamunkey, and Staunton, Va.; Roanoke and French Broad, N. C., and Dan, Va. and N. C.; of channel in Potomac River through flats in front of landing at Mount Vernon, and of Neabsco, Nomini, and Urbana creeks, Va. In charge of the preliminary examination of Ware River, Va.; Quantico, Occoquan, Acquia, Chickahominy, and Hull creeks; and Hunting Creek, at its mouth; Machadoo River; and the channel crossing the Potomac from Alexandria to the Maryland side, Va. In charge of survey of Chickahominy River, Occoquan and Aquia creeks, Va. In charge of the removal of three wrecks from Mattaponi River, and of removal of wreck of barge Amicus, from the Pamunkey River, Va. Statement showing rank and duties of officers of Corps of Engineers-Cont'd. U. S. AGENTS. (continued.) William F. Smith.. U.S. CIVIL ENGINEER. M. Meigs In charge of the improvement of the harbors at Wilmington, Del., and at Cambridge, Md., and ice-harbor at New Castle, Del. In charge of the improvement of the Maurice River, N. J., Broadkiln, Indian, Nanticoke, and St. Jones rivers, Duck, Mispillion, and Broad creeks, Del., Susquehanna River above and below Havre de Grace; of the Chester, Wicomico, Choptank, and Pocomoke rivers, Corsica Creek, of Fairlee Creek and Inlet, upper thoroughfare at Deil's Island, Md., and inland water-way from Chincoteague Bay, Va., to Delaware Bay at or near Lewes, Del. In charge of preliminary examination of Nanticoke River from Seaforth to Concord; Mahon River; Prime Hook and Appoquinimink creeks, Del.; Wicomico, Northeast, Manokin, Warwick, Wetypkin, Southeast, La Trappe, Tuckahoe, Sassafras, and Elk rivers, Chester River between Crumpton and Jones' Landing; and Still Poud Harbor, Md.; Onancock Harbor; Occobannock Creek; harbor of Cape Charles City and approaches by Cheuton Inlet; Chincoteague Inlet for purposes of a breakwater; and Nassowaddox River, Va. In charge of survey of Onancock Harbor and Chincoteague Inlet, Va.; Wicomico, Elk, and Northeast rivers, and Chester River between Crumpton and Jones' Landing, Md.; and Appoquinimink Creek, Del. In charge of removal of wreck of pungy Eva Hemingway from Choptank River, near entrance to Cambridge Harbor; and of wreck of schooner Two Brothers from Cambridge Harbor, Md. On duty under the immediate orders of Major Mackenzie. LAWS AFFECTING THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, UNITED STATES ARMY. FIFTIETH CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION, 1888-'89. ACTS. CHAP. 1.-An act to authorize the building of a bridge or bridges across the Mississippi River at La Crosse, Wisconsin. an 10, December 1888. Vol. 25, p. 635. Missis Provisos. navigation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the LaCrosse and Minnesota La Crosse and Bridge and Ferry Company, a corporation created by or under the laws Minnesota of the State of Wisconsin, its successors or assigns, be, and is hereby, Bridge and Ferry thorized to construct and maintain a bridge or bridges, for the passage bridge Company may of vehicles of all kind, animals, and foot-passengers, across that part of sippi River at La the Mississippi River west of the main channel of said river at a point Crosse, Wis. opposite the said city of La Crosse: Provided, That it shall not be law- Wagon and foot bridge. ful to construct said bridge or bridges until the Secretary of War shall certify that the same will not materially obstruct the navigation of said river: And provided further, That the location and plan or manner of constructing said bridge or bridges shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War, and until approved by him the bridge or bridges shall not be built. And there shall be submitted to the Secretary of War for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shore-lines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and all other information required. Secretary of War to approve plans, etc. SEC. 2. That said La Crosse and Minnesota Bridge and Ferry Com- Tolls. pany shall have the right to charge and collect a reasonable rate of toll, not exceeding the amount limited by the laws of Minnesota or Wisconsin, and approved by the Secretary of War. SEC. 3. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction of Commence. the bridge or bridges herein authorized be not commenced within one ment and completion. year and completed within three years from the date of the passage hereof. route. and SEC. 4. That any bridge or bridges built under this act and subject Lawful structto its limitations shall be a lawful structure or structures, and shall be ure postrecognized and known as a post route, upon which no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, troops, and the munitions of war of the United States passing over said bridge or bridges than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroad or other public highway leading to said bridge; and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge and its approaches for postal-telegraph purposes. SEC. 5. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby expressly reserve 1. Approved, December 10, 1888. Amendment. December 10, 1888. Vol 25, p. 636. taries. CHAP. 2-An act to authorize the construction of bridges across the Kentucky Richmond, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Nicholasville, Ir States of America in Congress assembled, That the Richmond, Nicholasvine and Beat- ville, Irvine and Beattyville Railroad Company, a corporation organized tyville Railroad Company may under act of the general assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, bridge Kentucky be, and it is hereby, authorized to construct and maintain a bridge or River and tribu- bridges, and approaches thereto, over the Kentucky River, in the State of Kentucky, and also a bridge or bridges over the tributaries or forks of said river, at such point or points as said company may deem suitable for the passage of its said road over said river, or its tributaries or forks. Said bridge or bridges shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains and, at the option of the company by which it or they may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers: Provided, That the rates of toll charged by said company shall be first approved by the Secretary of War. Railway, wagon, and foot bridge. Proviso. Lawful struct route. SEC. 2. That any bridge built under this act, and subject to its limiure and post- tations, shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-roads in the United States, and equal privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph companies; an the United States shall have the right of way across said bridge, and its approaches, for postal-telegraph purposes. Postal graph. tele Secretary of War to ap prove plans, etc. Use by other companies. Terms. Commence. ment and pletion. Amendment. SEC. 3. That any bridge authorized to be constructed under this act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object, the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War for his examination and approval, a design and drawing of the bridge, and a map of the location thereof; and until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War, the bridge shall not be built; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of construction, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War, and if the Secretary of War shall at any time think any change necessary in the plans of said bridge or bridges, or that the said bridge or bridges should be entirely removed, the said alterations or removal shall be at the expense of the company. SEC. 4. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridge or bridges shall have, and be entitled to, equal rights and privileges relative to the passage of railway trains over the same and over the approaches thereto, upon the payment of reasonable compensation therefor; aud in case the owner or owners of said bridge or bridges and the railroad company or companies desiring to use the same shall fail to agree upon the terms with reference to the use of same, all matters of issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegation and proofs of the parties. SEC. 5. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction of com- the bridge or bridges herein authorized be not commenced within two years and completed within five years from the date thereof. SEC. 6. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby expressly reserved. Approved, December 10, 1888. December 17, CHAP. 3.-An act granting the use of certain lands in Pierce County, Washington 1888. Vol. 25, p. Territory, to the city of Tacoma, for the purposes of a public park. 637. tory. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Tacoma, Wash States of America in Congress assembled, That there is hereby granted ington Terri to the city of Tacoma, in the County of Pierce, in the Territory of Public land in Washington, a license to occupy, improve, and control, for the purPierce County poses of a public park for the use and benefit of the citizens of the donated for pub- United States, and for no other purposes whatever, the following lic park. Location. described pieces or parcels of land, situate in the County of Pierce and Territory of Washington, and described as follows, namely: Lots one, two, three, four, five, and six, and the east half of the southeast quar Proviso. ter, and the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter, and the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section fifteen, township twenty-one north, of range two east, and lots one, two, and three, and the south half of the southwest quarter of section fourteen, same township and range, and lots one, two, and three in section ten of the same township and range, containing six hundred and thirty-five acres, more or less: Provided, That the United States reserves to itself the fee of all said lands, and that this license is granted upon the express United States to retain fee. condition that the United States may take possession of and occupy said lands or any part thereof for military or other purposes whenever its proper officials see fit to order the same, and without any claim for compensation or damage on the part of said City of Tacoma. Approved, December 17, 1888. CHAP. 21.-An act to authorize the Cairo and Tennessee Railroad Company to con- January 8, 1889 struct bridges across the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers. Vol. 25, p. 640. Tennessee and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Cairo and Tennessee Cairo and Ten River Railroad Company, organized under act of the general assembly nessee River of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, be, and is hereby, authorized to Railroad Comconstruct and maintain bridges, and approaches thereto, over the Ten- pany may bridge nessee River at any point below Aurora, south boundary of Calloway Cumberland County, in the State of Kentucky, and the Cumberland River at any Rivers. point in Trigg County, State of Kentucky, and at any point in Monroe or Cumberland Counties, Kentucky, or in Clay County, Tennessee, on said river. Said bridges shall be constructed to provide for the passage of railway trains, and, at the option of the corporation by which wagon, and foot they may be built, may be used for the passage of wagons and vehicles bridges. of all kinds, for the transit of animals, and for foot-passengers. Railway, To be lawful SEC. 2. That any bridge built under this act and subject to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known structures and as a post-route, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-routes. post-roads in the United States, and equal privileges in the use of said bridges shall be granted to all telegraph companies; and the United States shall have the right of way over said bridges for postal-telegraph Postal telepurposes. graph. SEC. 3. That all railroad companies desiring the use of said bridges Use by other shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges relative to roads. the passage of railway trains over the same, and over the approaches thereto, upon the payment of a reasonoble compensation for such use; and in case the owner or owners of said bridges and the several rail road companies, or any of them, desiring such use, shall fail to agree Compensation. upon the sum or sums to be paid, and upon rules and conditions to which each shall conform in using said bridges, all matters at issue between them shall be decided by the Secretary of War upon a hearing of the allegations and prcofs of the parties. of SEC. 4. That any bridges authorized to be constructed under this Secretary act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations War to approve for the security of navigation of said rivers as the Secretary of War plans, etc. shall prescribe; and to secure that object the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of the bridges, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the rivers, the shore-lines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until the said plan and location of the bridges are approved by the Secretary of War the bridges shall not be commenced or built, and should any change be made in the plan of said bridges during the progress of construction such changes shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War. SEC. 5. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act is hereby Amendment. expressly reserved. SEC. 6. That this act shall be null and void if actual construction Commenceof the bridges herein authorized be not commenced within two years ment and and completed within three years from the date thereof. Approved, January 8, 1889. pletion. com |