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... cost . Work upon the public buildings has been pushed forward as fast as the funds on hand have allowed . Three new barracks have been com- pleted , almost entirely by the labor of the engineer soldiers , thus reduc- ing the cost nearly ...
... cost . Work upon the public buildings has been pushed forward as fast as the funds on hand have allowed . Three new barracks have been com- pleted , almost entirely by the labor of the engineer soldiers , thus reduc- ing the cost nearly ...
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... cost $ 7,000 . The necessity for a north pier to complete the improvement of this harbor has been fully set forth in previous reports . It should be 1,700 feet long , and would cost about $ 200,000 . Of this sum $ 100,000 would be ...
... cost $ 7,000 . The necessity for a north pier to complete the improvement of this harbor has been fully set forth in previous reports . It should be 1,700 feet long , and would cost about $ 200,000 . Of this sum $ 100,000 would be ...
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... cost $ 12,500 . Amount on hand July 1 , 1870 ... Amount appropriated by act of July 11 , 1870 . Amonat appropriated by act of March 3 , 1871 Amount expended during the fiscal year ending June 30 , 1871 .... Amount available July 1 ...
... cost $ 12,500 . Amount on hand July 1 , 1870 ... Amount appropriated by act of July 11 , 1870 . Amonat appropriated by act of March 3 , 1871 Amount expended during the fiscal year ending June 30 , 1871 .... Amount available July 1 ...
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... cost of the main work is . And for the auxiliary breakwater is Total .... $ 449 , 744 71 28,000 00 477,744 71 7 As the cost of a harbor at either of the two points , Port Hope or Sand Beach Bay , will largely exceed the present ...
... cost of the main work is . And for the auxiliary breakwater is Total .... $ 449 , 744 71 28,000 00 477,744 71 7 As the cost of a harbor at either of the two points , Port Hope or Sand Beach Bay , will largely exceed the present ...
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... cost of a pier at $ 30,000 , and the cost of dredging a channel , 100 feet wide and 12 feet deep , from the outside of the outer bar along both sides of the island in the river , to be from $ 48,000 to $ 132,000 , according as the ...
... cost of a pier at $ 30,000 , and the cost of dredging a channel , 100 feet wide and 12 feet deep , from the outside of the outer bar along both sides of the island in the river , to be from $ 48,000 to $ 132,000 , according as the ...
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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.