The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-24

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CUMBERLAND SOUND.
When the appropriation became available
a project for its expenditure was submitted
and was approved by a board Of engineers.
TO which it was referred. Proposals for
executing the work were opened Dec IS
lssS, and Arson NJ. Bangs being the lowest
bidder was awarded the contract. March
>, 1889. work under this contract was begun
and has consisted in bringing the south
Jetty up 10 the level Of mean low water
with a crest width of 10 feet shoreward Of
the angle, and of p feet seward to that
point. The last cubic yard of stone was
deposited IN the work on Nov. is, 1sS9.
there being placed in the work Is, 57S. G2
cubic wards Of stone at IS p per cubic yard.
and 1918 cubic yards of oyster shells at
81 q per cubic yard, making a total of
$50, 939 90.
During the year survey of the harbor
entrance was completed. There IS now to
the credit of this work balance Of but
$3.50.
Prior to Improvement the low water
depths of the entrance varied from II TO
y feet, with mean rise and fall of tide
Of SO feet. 1t is proposed during the com
ing year, with any funds which may become
available, 10 raise the south jetty. The
amount necessary to complete the improve
ment Is estimated at 81 ,591, 023.
THE SAVANNAH RIVER.
The snagboat Toccoa, built for use upon
the Savannah and Altamaha rivers, was
extensively repaired, which made her prac-
tically new boat. The repairs aud out
fitting amounted to at least SIS eco. and
was borne equally by both rivers
There were removed from the river be-
tween Savannah and Augu sta 30 snags
and logs and 10 stumps of trees, and 1O2
oyerhanging trees also
As soon as the water in the river becomes
low enough after the present appropriation
became available bids for the construction
or shore protection and for the improve
ment OF shoals in the river about five miles
below the city of AuSusta were asked for
WIN. I. Gaynor's bid was very much lower
than any ether, and he secured the contract
de began work on Sept l., 1899 and
finished Nov. so, 1889. The work was done
at Blue House bar and Sand bar ferry.
The following table shows the amount Of
work done and the price paid for it:
457 293 cubic yards fascines at 20 cents 81 ol az
ll5,oJ1 cubic yards stone at 81 ..,.. 23i7 Ii
lSs@4 cubic yards old stone removed at
50 cents -........"......,..... co 10
Total Observation-Disclosures. -. .s5,587 81
A survey OF the river was also made.
There IS at present about $500 Of the 1888
appropriation unused.
RoMLRY MARSH.
There was an appropriation of s.. G33 -
made for this work. but as it was for work
previously done it was applied to that pur-
pose by the Secretary of War. There has
been no work done here for some time. and
at the last examination made il was
noticed that the banks of the cut had caved
IN considerably where the cut crosses the
hammock, and also between that point and
the small creek which crosses the cut. and
snoahng has taken place throughout the
cut and near the head Of Warsaw creek.
doubtless the next examination will show
stlll further deterioration, inasmuch as con-
gress directed the cut TO be made at a point
not recommended as best by the engineer
IN charge. But little more than 500 re-
mains to the credit Of this appropriation.
and that from 1856.
There was no appropriation made by
congress since 1882 for work in the Savan-
nan river above Augusta. An exanina-
ton Of the river was made in December
1883, and Lieut.. Carter submitted his re-
port two months later. A survey was then
ordered. Lieut. Carriers report Of survey
was transmitted to the chief of engineers
Jan. 81, 1890 At the time of the last ex-
animation the river channel at medium and
high water stages was found in fairly good
condition, although at extreme low water
THE ALTAMAHA AND oCoNEE.
Operations with the steam holster were
begun on the Altamaha river Sept. l, 1888
and continued as the stage of water per-
mitted until near the end of November
when the holster was tied up and the crew
discharged.
Last fall, when the Toccoa completed op-
eratlons on the Savannah river, she pro-
ceeded to this river, and during the short
time she was working there removed 1853
snags and logs, Q stumps, 300 overhauglnp
trees, and cut up 4 logs on bank. While the
steam holster was employed on this river the
crew removed lJ7 snags and logs, 221 over
hanging trees, and deadened 4 trees that
were DISTINCTIONS to navigation.
A survey of the river has also been made.
There is s. 800 still unexpended.
Since The present appropriation has be-
come available the snagboats Toccoa and
Ocmulgee, steam holster and two bank par
ties have been at work upon the Oc6nee
river at different times, ana up to the end
Of February last they had succeeded in
accomplishing great deal of work. There
were 2, S55 snags and logs, 81 stulnps, 10. 900
overhanging trees removed; 80 stumps and
~ logs were cut, $40 trees were pulled
back aud 303 trees deadened There were
also removed from the river 4S7 cuhic
yards of rock. When active operations on
JnlS river cease, which Will be in few
weeks there will be about 81 500 of the
last appropriation unspent, and it is the
intention to leave the river in good condi-
ton its entire length. A survey of this
river was made few months ago. and n
report dated Feb 5, 1890, submitted to the
chief of engineers.
THE oCMULGEE RIVER
Operations ON the Ocnulgee river con-
sisted in the removal of logs, overhangipg
trees, etc. The snagboats Ocmulyee and
Toccoa and steam holster have operated on
this river and from July 5, 1885, up to Feb.
IS, 1890, there were removed 2,6l9 snaes
and logs, 165 stumps, 10, 100 overhanging
trees; sol trees We're deadeneG, and 46 logs
were cut up on bank.
All active operations will be SUSPENDED
the last day of March, and the snagboat
Toccoa now at work viii proceed to Savan-
nah.
The river will be put in good condition its
entire length before the Toccoa leaves.
w hen work comes to a stop there will be
balance of about $1,000 remaining in the
treasury On account of the bridge OBJ
structions between Hawkinsville and Ma
con no work was done above the former
point. Three railway and one highway
bridge crossing this river are obstructions
to navigation, and the persons controlling
them have been notified to have them pro-
vided with draws by July l, 1890. A sur
Vey of this river was made few mon tbs