Congressional Serial Set, Issue 1311U.S. Government Printing Office, 1868 - United States |
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... Michigan and its tributaries ; which boards shall be desig- nated lake marine boards . The members of such boards shall be competent men , of good character , and shall have special knowledge of , and experience in , shipping and ...
... Michigan and its tributaries ; which boards shall be desig- nated lake marine boards . The members of such boards shall be competent men , of good character , and shall have special knowledge of , and experience in , shipping and ...
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... Michigan . From him you will ascertain the depth of water of the harbors on which your labors will be based . " The soundings and slope of the western rivers will be gained by your own observations . “ A detailed estimate will be made ...
... Michigan . From him you will ascertain the depth of water of the harbors on which your labors will be based . " The soundings and slope of the western rivers will be gained by your own observations . “ A detailed estimate will be made ...
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... Michigan and the Mississippi river will soon be demanded by the commerce of the northwestern States , and that it would be poor economy to construct works of limited capacity along them . The progress of an agricultural people depends ...
... Michigan and the Mississippi river will soon be demanded by the commerce of the northwestern States , and that it would be poor economy to construct works of limited capacity along them . The progress of an agricultural people depends ...
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... Michigan . These depressions are formed by the Illinois , the Rock river , and the Wisconsin river . They all seem to have been placed by nature in such a manner as to invite their improvement . The headwaters of the Illinois approach ...
... Michigan . These depressions are formed by the Illinois , the Rock river , and the Wisconsin river . They all seem to have been placed by nature in such a manner as to invite their improvement . The headwaters of the Illinois approach ...
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... Michigan opposite Green bay at least two hundred miles . The object of the Rock river improvement is to connect a fine central busi- ness point of the west ( the Mississippi at Davenport and Rock Island ) with a noble harbor on the ...
... Michigan opposite Green bay at least two hundred miles . The object of the Rock river improvement is to connect a fine central busi- ness point of the west ( the Mississippi at Davenport and Rock Island ) with a noble harbor on the ...
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Adjutant Adjutant General's office aforesaid agent April 20 Assistant Adjutant authorized bonds Brevet Campbell canal Carvajal certificate certificate of registry citizen Commanding Congress contract cubic yards Daniel Woodhouse declaration duty E. D. TOWNSEND entry Ex-United feet FIFTH MILITARY DISTRICT Governor Holden Governor Holden Governor Governor Perry Governor Sharkey Governor Worth honor IGNO Illinois river inspectors James John July June Lake Lerdo de Tejada letter lock March marine board MARISCAL master merchandise MEXICAN LEGATION Mexico miles minister navigation navy obedient servant Orleans owner passengers person port or place President Rebel postmaster registered republic respectfully Riprap protection river Rock river Romero San Luis Potosi seaman Secretary Sept Seward steamer Tamaulipas Tampico thereof Thomas tion transmit Treasury true copy U. S. GRANT United Vera Cruz vessel voyage Washington WILLIAM H York
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Page 10 - Slaw, or the members of the legislature thereof, is denied to any of the male inhabitants of such State, being twenty -one years of age, and citizens of the United States, or in any way abridged, except for participation in rebellion or other crime, the basis of representation therein shall be reduced in the proportion which the number of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens twenty-one years of age in such State.
Page 44 - In obeying and construing these rules due regard must be had to all dangers of navigation ; and due regard must also be had to any special circumstances which may exist in any particular case rendering a departure from the above rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.
Page 42 - ... points of the compass ; so fixed as to throw the light from right ahead to two points abaft the beam...
Page 210 - CD, of &.C., my true and lawful attorney, for me, and in my name, place, and stead, to...
Page 44 - ... ship at the time, unless it is shown to the satisfaction of the Court that the circumstances of the case made a departure from the regulation necessary.
Page 42 - ... use : and shall, on the approach of or to other vessels, be exhibited on their respective sides in sufficient time to prevent collision, in such manner as to make them most visible, and so that the green light shall not be seen on the port side nor the red light on the starboard side, nor, if practicable, more than two points abaft the beam on their respective sides.
Page 2 - June 30, 1868, and for other purposes," approved March 2, 1867, and also to prevent the execution of an act entitled "An act to provide for the more efficient government of the rebel States...
Page 2 - ... (average thickness), deducting from this length what is due to the rake of the bow in the thickness of the deck and what is due to the rake of the stern timber in the thickness of the deck, and also what is due to the...
Page 44 - Nothing in these rules shall exonerate any ship, or the owner, or master, or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to carry lights or signals, or of any neglect to keep a proper look.out, or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case.
Page 14 - No bill of sale, mortgage, hypothecation, or conveyance of any vessel, or part of any vessel, of the United States, shall be valid against any person other than the grantor or mortgagor, his heirs and devisees, and persons having actual notice thereof, unless such bill of sale, mortgage, hypothecation, or conveyance is recorded in the office of the collector of the customs where such vessel is registered or enrolled.