Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-11-26

DneZ, and from thence enable them to trade
with the great entre.pots of the Orient on
on the same basis as England herself. The
United States will also share in the increas-
ed prosperity OF the Mediterranean cities,
Egypt, Arabia, and the Indies, which must
result ifom the completion Of the canal.
Already thereis a movement TO transfer
large share OF the cotton industry of the
north Of France and Northern Austria to
places nearer the Mediterranean. Shout 4,
therefore, the countries bordering on that
historic sea regain their pristine grandeur
we share in their prosperity and advance
mont.
sTATIsTIcS OF THE CANAL
The whole course Of the Canal from the
Mediterranean to the Red Sea is exactly
100 kilometers, or 100 miles. II has an
average width of 1873 feet, the width at the
base is 2i6 feet, and the depth of water 26
feet. Tho ocean screw steamships are about
as feet in the beam; and our urge paddle
wheel steamships IS feeG at the widest
Most large iglsh vessels draw about "a to
rs feet OF water, but the tendency Is now
in favor OF We lis OF less draught. These
particulars will show the capacity Of the
canal The entire cost Of the gen r al COZ.
struclion TO June 80, was sj5, 900, 600 I'D
Tho population of tile I'thmus has increas
ed from $50 in lS49 10 10000 in 1899. The
northern entrance of the canal Is situated
ON the eastern shore Of tho Mediterranean,
1874 les north of Alexandria. The site
of this town was, ten years ago, nothing
more than an arid, dreary waste, sffording
no anchorage or shelter for shipping. A
port was req1ired for the ships arriving
from Europe, and there was no alternative
but to form one at tho initial points of the
canal, now Port Said. Previous to its com
pletion an sla WAS formed near it, as the
limits to which ships might approach. I'm
mense cranes were erected thereon, aud by
their means the Imports were transhipped
into lighters, which conveyed them to the
beach, The building of the break waters
was then proceeded wuh, and a manufac-
tory of artificial stone established on the
$ ashore. II re, y an ingenious process
sand and lime were mixed, and immense
blocks, weighing 20 tuus piece, were
formed. These being exposed for due
season 10 the sun aud air became hard as
granite, and of them are built the break
waters which, stretching ont into the sea-
one dist ance of a mile and a half, and the
other upward of a mile-make the ne har
Dor of Pors Said. The first division Of the
canal is Az miles long, extending from
Port Said to Kilonetet Twenty three. Here
IL passes through Lake Menzulah, which Is
itself separated from the Mediterranean
only by a long narrow ridge of sand. The
immense dredyes employed mainly accom-.
plisOed the extensive works in this division.
The Division of I'll Guise is the second, and
extends in straight line { ON Kilometer
Twenty-three to lsmailia, dis ance OF 80
miles. The d ep 81 cuttings are in this
quarter, the elevation OF the mar of Ell Guise
ranging from 80 to As feat above the level
of the Mediterranean. The town Of Kan
tara is situated in this division, and is about
% miles from Port Said. Ismailia, the
third division of the Canal, includes the
town of that name situated near the north
eru shore of l. Ike Timsah. This is the ce l.
trail station on the Isthmu', and appears
destined to be a place of Importance, 1t
owes its existence 10 the Canal, and Is sup
piled with fresh water by the comparatively
small canal built hy the Company for the
use of the wo!kmen, and which has branch
connecting with SutZ. The lsmailia divis-
ion includes the Bitter Lakes-a larte ex-
pause Of water, and which ancienlly was
the extremity Of the Gulf Of the Rid Sea.
The last division of the Canals that of Saez,
which is 20 miles in length and termin ites
at the port Of Snz, already extensively
koown as the terminus of the overland route
to India and China. The passengers, mails,
ard merchandise arriving by rail from Al
exaudria have shipped at this port Tor the
numerous places connected by the fleets OF
the Pen!nsular and Oriental Company and
the Messsgeries imperiale.
REGuLATIoNs FOR THE NAVIGATION OF tue
l CANAL.
The following are he reLu a ion Of this
canal:
/ Navigation on the Suez N sritime @ anal
| is permitted TO all vessels, whatever their
nationality, provided they dc. not draw more
| than seven meters aud a half of water; the
canal being eight meters deep. Steam ves-
sells may navigate by means Of their own
steam power sailing vessels, above 90 tuns
burden, must be towed by the service es-
tablished for this purpose by the company.
Steamers requiring 10 be towed will ar
| range by special contract. Every vessel
towed will provide its own towline.
2, The maximum speed Of vessels on the
canal is provisionly liked .. 10 klomesers
per hour.
8. Every ship exceeding 100 tons burden
must take pilot employed by the Com
pany, who is bound TO furnish every infor-
nation as TO the ronte to be followed, the
captain remaining responsible for the Goa
duct and handling of the vessel.
4. When vessel requiring to pass the
canal has taken up her moOrings at Port
Said, or at Suez, tho captain is to enter his
vessel at the office, and pay the passage
dues, as well as the pilotage fees, towing
and harbor fees, when due. A receipt will
be given him which will be available in case
of need. He will be bound to furnish the
following particulars: Name aud nationality
of the vessel name of the captain; names
of the owners and charterers port whence
sailed, aud destination draft of water
number Of passengers; tonnage OF the ship
according to tbe,legal measurement, certi-
fed by fiicial documents.
| s. IN the formation Of trains, the captain,
furnished with a number, according TO his
receipt, serving as a way bill, and after
having received the pilot on board, will
take no the position assigned TO him.
6. Every vessel about to enter the canal
is to have her yards braced up and booms
topped. She must have two anchors, one
forward and one att, to allow Of anchoripg
at the first order OF the pilot.
| 7. ~ Every vessel must have, during
the passage OF the canal, boat In tow with
a haWser ready, In ordef, In case Of need
to carry ont this hawser to one OF the moor
ing piles placed along the two banks Of the
canal. (2.) Tho captain is bound to keep
watches on the deck both night and day, to
be ready to cast off or cut tho tow.line al
the frat order. 49, During the night yes
sells will keep lights burning, according Il
Every steam-tug or other steamer will
whistle at the passage Of curves, at the sp
proach OF vessels which are to be passed oil
crossed, aud at the sppronch Of dredging oil
toher engines which they may meet. (5l
When two vessels, proceeding in opposite
directions, come In sight. they are to Stacker
speed, each keeping the starboird bank, OF
stop, according to the order Of the pilot. 81
When a vessel requires TO pass auothel
going In the same direction, warning mus
be given by sgnal TIE vessel going a
least speed is to keep close 20 the siarboarC
! bank, and to Slscien speed as much as pos
J sible.
8. Vess Is which for any cause whateye
are obliged to stop In the canal are, as sOol
as possible, TO plscs themselves on thu
7 windward bank, aud moor fore and aft. e
10 case of necessary stoppage, aud When |
. is impossible TO reach 4 siding, which Is al