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... canal between Chesapeake and Delaware Bays War , Secretary of . Relative to the further improvements in the harbor of Black River , Ohio ... War , Secretary of . Relative to the expenses incurred in the arbitration had between the ...
... canal between Chesapeake and Delaware Bays War , Secretary of . Relative to the further improvements in the harbor of Black River , Ohio ... War , Secretary of . Relative to the expenses incurred in the arbitration had between the ...
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... Canal from the Tennessee to the Coosa , survey of . C Canal from the Etowah to the Ocmulgee , survey of . anal , Mississippi River , to Gulf of Mexico Cape Fear and Deep Rivers , survey of Chappawamasic Bay , Virginia , survey of ...
... Canal from the Tennessee to the Coosa , survey of . C Canal from the Etowah to the Ocmulgee , survey of . anal , Mississippi River , to Gulf of Mexico Cape Fear and Deep Rivers , survey of Chappawamasic Bay , Virginia , survey of ...
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... Canal , survey of . Hell Gate , East River , New York , improvement of . Housatonic River , Connecticut , survey and improvement of .. Horse Shoe Shoals , Delaware River , survey of Huron , harbor of Ohio . Huntington Harbor , Long ...
... Canal , survey of . Hell Gate , East River , New York , improvement of . Housatonic River , Connecticut , survey and improvement of .. Horse Shoe Shoals , Delaware River , survey of Huron , harbor of Ohio . Huntington Harbor , Long ...
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... canal from Mississippi River to Gulf of Mexico .. 151 79 1 692 87 828 66 524 Ship canal from Bayou Saint John and Rigolets to Ship Island 66 524 Shrewsbury River , New Jersey , improvement of . 80 701 Sheboygan Harbor , Wisconsin 33 112 ...
... canal from Mississippi River to Gulf of Mexico .. 151 79 1 692 87 828 66 524 Ship canal from Bayou Saint John and Rigolets to Ship Island 66 524 Shrewsbury River , New Jersey , improvement of . 80 701 Sheboygan Harbor , Wisconsin 33 112 ...
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... canal proposed by Major G. K. Warren , Corps of Engineers , with a view to determining the practicability of improving the navigation of the Wisconsin River itself , and also whether that part of the canal project is feasible which ...
... canal proposed by Major G. K. Warren , Corps of Engineers , with a view to determining the practicability of improving the navigation of the Wisconsin River itself , and also whether that part of the canal project is feasible which ...
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Page 455 - That any bridge constructed under this act, and according to its limitations, shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post-route, upon which, also, no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge...
Page 523 - Snyder, of the second part, witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part...
Page 427 - That any bridge constructed under this Act and according to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge; and the United States shall have the right of way for postal telegraph purposes...
Page 455 - ... and located in a part of the bridge that can be safely and conveniently reached at that stage; and that said draw shall be opened promptly, upon reasonable signal, for the passage of boats...
Page 680 - Section 12 of the act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the year ending June 30, 1871, and for other purposes...
Page 427 - Company are authorized to have and maintain their bridges at their present site and elevation ; and the officers and crews of all vessels and boats navigating said river are required to regulate the use of their said vessels, and of any pipes or chimneys belonging thereto, so as not to interfere with the elevation and construction of said bridges.
Page 428 - Congress reserves the right to withdraw the assent hereby given, in case the free navigation of said river shall at any time be substantially and materially obstructed by any bridge to be erected under the authority of this resolution, or to direct the necessary modifications and alterations of said bridge.
Page 551 - ... or promissory notes, bearing interest at a rate not exceeding eight per cent, per annum, and to secure the payment of said bonds and notes, may mortgage its capital stock, its corporate franchises, and any of its real aud personal property, or any part or portion of the same...
Page 455 - That the right to alter or amend this act, so as to prevent or remove all material obstructions to the navigation of said river by the future construction of bridges, is hereby expressly reserved...
Page 91 - ... the Secretary of War to determine whether the said bridge, when built, will conform to the prescribed conditions of the act, not to obstruct, impair, or injuriously modify the navigation of the river.