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... length of 1,324 feet . In addition the parapets and terre pleins of the mortar bat- tery for a length of 369 feet have been nearly finished and its traverses in part embanked . In all 29,586 cubic yards of embankment have been put in ...
... length of 1,324 feet . In addition the parapets and terre pleins of the mortar bat- tery for a length of 369 feet have been nearly finished and its traverses in part embanked . In all 29,586 cubic yards of embankment have been put in ...
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... length . The total length proposed for it is 3,000 feet . The city of Du Luth is now cutting a canal through Minnesota Point , from the lake to the bay of Superior , in order to form an interior harbor or basin , having its entrance ...
... length . The total length proposed for it is 3,000 feet . The city of Du Luth is now cutting a canal through Minnesota Point , from the lake to the bay of Superior , in order to form an interior harbor or basin , having its entrance ...
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... length of 448 feet of pier - work . The work at this harbor should be finished by placing a crib pier - head , 50 by 30 feet , at the extremity of each pier . The work , which was built prior to 1860 , needs repairing for a length of ...
... length of 448 feet of pier - work . The work at this harbor should be finished by placing a crib pier - head , 50 by 30 feet , at the extremity of each pier . The work , which was built prior to 1860 , needs repairing for a length of ...
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... length and 50 feet in width , was excavated to an average depth of 6 feet . Piles were driven , forming a dock front of 460 running feet . Six hundred and forty running feet of crib - pier work , 14 feet in width , will be constructed ...
... length and 50 feet in width , was excavated to an average depth of 6 feet . Piles were driven , forming a dock front of 460 running feet . Six hundred and forty running feet of crib - pier work , 14 feet in width , will be constructed ...
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... length 588 feet , and the west pier 180 feet , making its length 698 feet . Timber and stone were purchased in the winter for the prosecution of the work in the spring . During the present season it is proposed to add 140 feet to the ...
... length 588 feet , and the west pier 180 feet , making its length 698 feet . Timber and stone were purchased in the winter for the prosecution of the work in the spring . During the present season it is proposed to add 140 feet to 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.