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... mean low water , at an estimated cost of $ 9,500 . An appropriation of $ 5,000 was made by the act approved March 3 , 1871. It was determined to expend this appropriation in making a channel 8 feet deep and as great a width as the funds ...
... mean low water , at an estimated cost of $ 9,500 . An appropriation of $ 5,000 was made by the act approved March 3 , 1871. It was determined to expend this appropriation in making a channel 8 feet deep and as great a width as the funds ...
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... mean low water for a width of 130 feet , 12 feet deep over a width of 200 feet , and 9 feet deep for a width of 350 feet up to Fox Point wharf . It is proposed hereafter to in- crease the width of the channel . The following is the ...
... mean low water for a width of 130 feet , 12 feet deep over a width of 200 feet , and 9 feet deep for a width of 350 feet up to Fox Point wharf . It is proposed hereafter to in- crease the width of the channel . The following is the ...
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... mean low water , up to the wharves of the city . It was decided to dredge a channel , giving 13 feet at mean low water , and to commence the removal of Luddington's Rock ; both works are now in progress . All of the available funds will ...
... mean low water , up to the wharves of the city . It was decided to dredge a channel , giving 13 feet at mean low water , and to commence the removal of Luddington's Rock ; both works are now in progress . All of the available funds will ...
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... mean low tide , is $ 124,000 . The appropriation of $ 20,000 made by an act approved March 3 , 1871 , will be expended in dredging and in building a riprap wall , extending a short distance from the shore to test its effect in arresting ...
... mean low tide , is $ 124,000 . The appropriation of $ 20,000 made by an act approved March 3 , 1871 , will be expended in dredging and in building a riprap wall , extending a short distance from the shore to test its effect in arresting ...
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... mean low water , the removal of two wrecks ( of about 100 and 200 tons respectively ) from the main channel above the " Gut , " dredging a channel through the bar above the " Gut " to a depth of 10 feet below mean low water and 100 feet ...
... mean low water , the removal of two wrecks ( of about 100 and 200 tons respectively ) from the main channel above the " Gut , " dredging a channel through the bar above the " Gut " to a depth of 10 feet below mean low water and 100 feet ...
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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.