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In many places , the spurs or ridges are composed of gravel , intermixed with stone of moderate size ; and , not unfrequently , they are formed of entire rock , either Mica - slate , or Gneiss . M131167 RSS > Our route being from east ...
In many places , the spurs or ridges are composed of gravel , intermixed with stone of moderate size ; and , not unfrequently , they are formed of entire rock , either Mica - slate , or Gneiss . M131167 RSS > Our route being from east ...
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At Ryan's house , which is on the summit , there is a well about 15 feet - no rock was encountered in digging it . On the southern margin of the ravine and near the route , in digging a well of 18 feet , rock was discovered .
At Ryan's house , which is on the summit , there is a well about 15 feet - no rock was encountered in digging it . On the southern margin of the ravine and near the route , in digging a well of 18 feet , rock was discovered .
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Two wells at Grout's , about 18 feet in depth , gave no indication of rock ; but towards the western side of the summit it shows itself in ledges . The swamp at the summit is inconsiderable in extent , with large loose rock scattered ...
Two wells at Grout's , about 18 feet in depth , gave no indication of rock ; but towards the western side of the summit it shows itself in ledges . The swamp at the summit is inconsiderable in extent , with large loose rock scattered ...
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In estimating the quantity of rock cutting , we have been governed by appearances only . Whenever it appeared in ledges at the surface , it is estimated in the table as “ rock ; " when in boulders , or not in place , it is denominated ...
In estimating the quantity of rock cutting , we have been governed by appearances only . Whenever it appeared in ledges at the surface , it is estimated in the table as “ rock ; " when in boulders , or not in place , it is denominated ...
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But , as has been remarked , a greater amount of rock may be found in the deep cuts than we have anticipated . The truth is to be developed by boring only . MAPS AND PLANS . No. 1 is a rough , general map , upon a large scale , of the ...
But , as has been remarked , a greater amount of rock may be found in the deep cuts than we have anticipated . The truth is to be developed by boring only . MAPS AND PLANS . No. 1 is a rough , general map , upon a large scale , of the ...
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Page 84 - Ocean, the first thing which strikes us is, that, the north-east and south-east monsoons, which are found the one on the north and the other on...
Page 76 - ... know of the original principles of the ancient Hindu religion which are said to be found in the Veds. They recognise no incarnations, but the well known avatar and the Hindu code of law and morals equally inculcate chastity in females before marriage, and fidelity in the marriage state. Therefore, so far as we may be called upon to express an opinion upon this part of the plea, the defendant has successfully shown that the doctrines of the Vallabhacharya sect are in those respects contrary to...
Page 85 - Middlefield, a distance of 6J miles, is the most difficult and expensive portion of the route. The river is exceedingly crooked, and the mountains shut in on both sides, leaving scarcely room for a road, and requiring between Bigelow's and M'Elwain's, 15 crossings.
Page 28 - ... directors, in 1836-7. Springfield: Printed by Merriam, Wood and Co., 1838. 120 p., 2 folded maps. 8°. Contains the following reports: Report upon the surveys between Worcester and Seven Mile River in Brookfield [signed: Wm. Gibbs McNeill, Chief Engineer, WH Swift, Resident Engineer]; Report upon the surveys between Worcester and Seven Mile River in Brookfield, via Henshaw Ridge, &c. [signed: Wm. Gibbs McNeill, George W. Whistler and WH Swift] ; Report upon the expediency of grading the road...
Page 3 - Corporation, made to the directors, in 1836-7. Springfield: Printed by Merriam, Wood and Co., 1838. 120 p., 2 folded maps. 8°. Contains the following reports: Report upon the surveys between Worcester and Seven Mile River in Brookfield [signed: Wm. Gibbs McNeill, Chief Engineer, WH Swift, Resident Engineer]; Report upon the surveys between Worcester and Seven Mile River in Brookfield, via Henshaw Ridge, &c. [signed: Wm. Gibbs McNeill, George W. Whistler and WH Swift] ; Report upon the expediency...
Page 4 - The declivity of the country, on both sides of the summit, in the proper direction...
Page 77 - In order to do this, it will be necessary to assume some point near the Connecticut river, which shall be common to both lines, and refer all the comparisons to it.