New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-26

inches In dameter) divers were to be sent down to
make TINS smooth with buckets OF cement anu ege ON np
broken stone from oneourth Of an inch 10 Two p
diameter three parts ciogs sand ann onS Of almost
the hardness OF granite), cast IN moons ., W
n ITS% ,ns 70 tons the ana Of der
rick chains, AMI so arranged tnat When .uo
in such way as to lock them very tightly together In
the of the bnlkheads walls were 70 rise ~ .ne
et apart and parallel with the shore we're built
far out as the pier was ~ extend and from
below the low water mark semicrcular arches spanning
the space between the walls and meeting at point
tGe above the high water mark were to rise the wnoe
forming solid flooring, which was 10 be c0veren WIN
Beton and masonry. dressed granite was TO be used
for the facing both piers aud bukheads from point
greater protection from frost. BY this system OF
arched pier walls the river would have mpI
titude OF unobstructed channels beneath the
piers by which the currents would carry off mud and
refuse obviate the present need OF the frequent ree
ing of slips and improve the heathfuness OF the vicinity
OF the water front. 1t was not however proposed 10
surround the entire island with such structures at once
the present limit OF piers aud bukheads-Dut
to build here and there one and meanwhile to secure
titles 70 private wharf property and prepare the way
which falls below Pier No OF the old system and can
therefore be built without seriously interfering Win tne
shipping Of the neGhborhood is going forward
to this plan .
aud constant inspection OF docks aud bukheads was 70
be instituted repairs 10 be made or caused 10 De
made improved piers were 10 oe leased az g1er 1v,
and the rents were TO be thoroughly collected more
stringent regulations against wharf distractions were
TO be framed aud executed, ana Ihe exstR system Was
70 be put on better basis. To this end the water
front divided into ten districts over each OF when
a superintendent was appointed, who was 10 Keep
ing it's condition. oversee work done Tor the department
in it, look after the &c. These districts were
Eors RiscrNo C,se pier "a No pier q to short
tSS NORM Of pier 81 foot Of West fourhst s. pier
foot Of West mrtyiosb IT, TO spuyisn Dnyth OrtsR ~, ~
pier g 10 bier 81 No & per 50 20 No
from East Thirty ourb ferry 10 aud as lar along Tie Harlem Liver
a. il is Davigsbe for steamboats, =. ., 80,
preferred, and for the general department OF
was appointed Beside these departments Of work, the
TO be surveyed, borings were 70 Oe e
yards and buildings for the construction Of Beton and
the storage Of materials were To be proVlded.
RESULTS oP THE NEW DOCK POLICY.
The following is perhaps not unfair statement OF
the work actually accomplished by the Department:
l. The subject of water front Improvement has been
thoroughly canvassed multitude OF plans have been
called out and compared permanent plan has Deen
decided upon the details OF construction have been
artificial stone marvellous hardness has been fixed mp
on and have been taken Tor ls nanuiacuIe'
tions of great Importance have been made:
The water front surveys have been very careful ana
accurate, and are of permanent value The same Is true
of the OF tides and currents aud they are
OF special service as indicating how the new Dukneau
and pier lines be best located for the safety OF me
masonry, for the protection OF shipping and IOr the
good of The harOOT which extensive artificial WORKS. III
Improperly placed, might cause serious damage But
the bOrngs have been peculiarly valuable work About
20 OF these have made at different points along the
water front, each one requiring from ~ Gays 20
average denth reached being about 90 feet The Dor
ings only of great Importance in throwing light
upon the requirements for good Foundation ior gwen
MONT but asO of much permanent scientific vaue Care
records Of these have been kept and long boxes d
vided into sections according to the dlnereut strata
passed through been stored with specimens OF the
earth found Tue record OF Of these taken at hap
hazard may be OF interest: -n.,