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

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about fifty yards
In all other respects, the twelve and four
teen foot curves OF that chart are remarkably
we'll preserved, indeed, are perhaps better.
The careful examination made by the COM
mittee has led them to the opinion, that with
proper removal OF the wrecked vessels and
some little dredging at the point which has
made, as it formerly was, the safest and short
est entrance and outlet 10 the port of Charles
ton. The opinion Of the committee was strong
ly endorsed by the experienced pilots who ac-
compaDied them IN the soundings.
As r CARDS the removal OF the wrecks, there
why such work should rot be easily and speed
lily accomplished. Most of the wrecks are
those OF iron vessels, and contract has been
entered into by Commander Stone on behalf OF
the United States Government and Northern
wrecking company for their removal, the COM
pany entering into bouds for the performance
of the work. The contract at present allows o
percentage to the contractors. Should sqch
contract not prove remuneratlve, possibly tne
work could be done for fixed price. These
wrecks cnce removed, the securing effect OF
the tide would probably begin at once to be
Ielt.
AS regards the dredging away Of the sand,
two large wrecks upon the Drunken DICK Shoa!
has greatly contributed to the formation Oh
tides has partially made Slulce channel around
such wreck, but it has not been able unalded
to sweep the wreck away. II the wreck ID re-
moved, the committee believe that the dredg:.
ing of point of about two hundred yards and
of little width would quite restore the chan
nel-way.
The committee are unable to give any esti-
mate as to the amounts which would be re-
aulred for the removal Of the wrecks and the
dredging. -,
The committee deem that il will not be with
out interest. should they present some OF the
reasons why the Beach Channel may be re-.
earded as advantageous. In the hrst place. lt
is very short, being not more than Six to eight
hundred yards in length altogether, ln the
the other channel.ways; 1t is protected by
Sullivan's Island on the north, and Drunken
Dick on the south, and these break the swell
OF the waves. It has often hitherto happened
that when the other clanpel-ways were use.
less, because Of the sea breaking IN them,
this afforded smooth passage. In the third
place. it shortens the northern route OF vessels
folly an hour, both because 1t is 80 much
shorter, and also because it falls into the
ocean go much to the north. And it is not so
liable to shifting as are the other channels:
The Pumpkin Hill Channel has within the past
four years shifted nearly four hur dred yards.
and the Old Ship Channel. winch bad been
blocked up by the stone feet, but which ls
again washing clear, has also very materially
shifted.
The committee we're charged with preparing
q memorial to Congress, asking an approprla-
ton to deepen this channel; but inasmu,h as
they are unable to get any estimate OF tho e1-
penses, they are at loss how to prepare q
proper memorial, and would recommend that
apploi ition be made to Treasury Depart
ment to have survey made, and an estimate
taken OF the expense, With view to asking
such appropriation.
The committee aek leave 10 add, tor the IN
formation of the Chamber, that it is now under
contemplation to erecta lighthouse upon Nor
ris Island or thereabout.
The committee we're authorized to expend
fifty dollars upon survey; the cheerfulness
with which Captains Bell. Jones and Hancock
Smith at different times accompanied the COM
mittee and gave them aid, rendered such e1-
penditure unnecessary.
Respectfully submitted.
WMMor G. DESAUssURE.
F. j. PoRoHER.
On motion of Mr. John 81. Holmes, it was
unanimously
Resolued That the report be published, and
the committee charged with carrying out the
recommendations.
The report of the Committee on the Proper
Bahpg OF Cotton, and for Offering premiums
for the same, w.ls recommitted 10 them, to-
gether with suniry resolutions, offered by Mr..
F. J. Porcher, with orders to report OF future
meeting.
Mr.. L. D. Mowry offered a resolution, which
was adopted, thanking Messrs. Bell. Smith and
Hal cock, pilots, for the valuable assistance
rendered and information given to the Commit
tee on the Beach Island Channel.
After transaeting some further business Of
no general interest, the Chamber, al balf.past
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