The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-28
narrowed tho channc'-way at that point to

about fifty yards.
In all other respects. tho twolvo aud four
vol preserved. indeed, are perhaps better.
Thc careful examination made by tho COM
mtttee hos led them to the opinion, that with
proper removal OF tho wrecked vessels aud
some little dredging ut tho point which has
boom narrowed, this channel can easily DO
made, as it formerly WAS. the safest aud short
est entrance ond outlet to tho port OF Charcs-
ton. The opinion Of the committee was strong
~ endorsed by tho experienced pilots who ac-
compaDied them III the soundings.
AS regards tho removal OF tho wrecks, thero
why such work should rot be oaelly and speed
ny accomplished. Most OF tho wrecks aro
those OF iron vessels, and contract has been
entered into by Commander Stono on behalf OF
wrecking company for their removal, tho com.
pany entering INTO bonds for the performance
OF the work. The contract ut present allows a
percentage to tho contractors. Should such
contract not prove romunerative. possibly tho
work could DO dono tor fixed prico. These
wrecks tnce romoyod, the securing cff,ct of
Tho tido would probably begin ut once to be
felt.
AS regards the dredging away OF tho sand.
two large wrecks upon tho Drunken Dick Shoal
has greatly contributed TO tho formation of
this obstruction. The natural SCOUT of tho
tides has partially ma0o sluico channol around
such wreck, but 1t has not been able unaided
to sweep the wreck away. IL tho wreck is re-
moved, the committee believe that tho dredg-
iuR VI u UOlut OF uDOut Two nunUrou SnfUS anu
OF little width would quito restore tho cham
nel-way.
The committee are unable to give any esti-
mate as to the amounts which would bo re-
quired for the removal of the wrecks and tho
dredging.
Tho committee deem that Il will not be with
out Interest," should they present somo ut the
reasons why the Beach Channel mag be re-
is very short, being not more than six to eight
hundred yards in length altogether In the
next place it is not 30 liable to swells as are
the 1vn, other, ohannel;ways; it is protected by
DICK on the south. and these break the swell
or tho waves. 1t has often hitherto happened
that when the other oaannei-ways wcro USE
,eess' .e' because OF the soa breathing in them,
this ahordod smooth passage. In the third
place. it shortens the northern route Of vesselH
fully an hour, both because It Ia 80 much
shorter. and also because it falls into tho
liable to shifting ns arc the other channels.
The Pumpkin Hill Channel has within the paat
four years shifted nearly four hundred yards,
and the Old Ship Channel, which had been
blocked up by the stone feet, but which is
shifted.
The committee wero charged with preparing
memorial to Congress, asking an appropria-
tion ton to deepen this channel; but inasmu,h as
tney are unable to get any estimate OF the ex-
penses, they are at a loss how to prepare
proper memorial, and would recommend that
appnoatlon De made to the Treasury Depart
inent 70 nave survey made, and an estimate
taken OF the expense, with a view TO asking
suoh appropriation.
The committee ask leave 10 add, tor the In
formation Of the Chamber, that It is now under
contemplation to erecta lighthouse upon Mor-
ris Island or thereabout. =
The committee were authorized to expoud
h!ty dollars upon o survey; tho cheerfuiness
with which Captains Bell, Jones and Hancock
smith at different times accompanied this COM
mittee. and gave thom aid, rendered such ex-
pendtture unnecessary.
Respectfully submitted.
WMMor G. DESAUssuRK.
r. e. j. PoRoHER. -,
On motion of Mr.. John-H 81. Holmes it vsa
unanimously
), Reso'oed. That the report be published, and
the committee charged with Carrying out tbe
recommendations. ,71i-
The report Of the Committee on the Proper
Baling of Cotton, and for Offering premiums
for the same. WAS recommittcd 10 them, to-
gether with sundry resolutions, offered by Mr.
F. y. Poroher, with orders to report at future
meeting.
Dir. L. d. Mowry offered resolution, which
was adopted, thanking Messrs. Bell, Smith and
Hahcock, pilots, fer tho valuable assistance
rendered and information given to the Commit
tee on the Beach leland Channel.
After transaoting some further business OF
no general interest. the Chamber, al balf-past
10 O'Clock, adjourned. 50 --e..