Indiana Palladium, Volume 1, Number 6, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, 11 February 1825 — Page 1

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THE JFESTERjY ROUTE. Early in May, a second locating party was organized, and transferred to the Loramios

and St. Mary's summit, when the location ofi

that line irom that summit to the Ohio River was commenced. The level of this summit (cut down 12 feet) was continued 62 miles, 42 chains to Jackson's creek, a branch of

Mad river, down the valley of which, with a descent of 81 feet in a distance of less than one and a-half miles, the line was located, into the immediate valley of that river at a point about 17 miles above Dayton. This extensive level presents almost every variety of feature, from that which is very rough, to that which is of a favorable character.

From the summit to Cynthiana,a distance of

about eight miles, the line presents no serious obstacles to the construction of a Canal. The deep cutting at the summit, 12 feet at the highest point with a gradual descend south to proper cutting, is the most formidable item in it. The canal must cross the LorarmVs creek three miles south of the summit by means of a dam. From Cynthiana the line is confined to the immediate

valley of Loramie's creek to its junction

with that of the Miami. It then ascends the valley of that stream about three miles to a point called the narrows or high rocks,whcrc it crosses the river, requiring for thatpurpose an aqueduct, the top water line in which must be about 60 feet above low water in the river. The river between the rocks is about 1 50 feet wide, with rock bottom. After crossing the river the line turns immediately down it, and continues in that direction for about three miles, when it commands the upland country, and leaves the immediate valley of the river. From Cynthiana to this point, a distance of 22 miles, the line presents many serious difficulties. The necessity of keeping up the level of the summit

which exists, in order to supply it with wa

ter from the Miami and Mad river, throws the line on much steep sideling ground, many

sharp points, and over deep valleys and ravines which increase in magnitude and dilli-

culty as the valley of the creek descends. From the junction of the valleys of the creek

and river, up to the proposed aqueduct a-

cross the river, and from that to the point where the level of the summit commands the upland country, the line also occupies ground of a similar character. At Turtle creek a branch of Loramie's, an embank

ment of 5 to 33 feet in height and 32 chains in length is required. Another embankment of 6 to 30 feet in height' and 10 chains in

length, is required in passing Mill creek, an other branch of Lo ramie's creek. This sec

tion of the upper level will necessarily be

high and 5 chains in length, with a short aqueduct or large culvert. At the termination of this embankment, is the commencement of a ledge of rocks which borders the valley of the creek to its mouth, and then extends down the valley of the river for a distance in the aggregate amounting to 151 chains. This ledge is composed of limestone

rock, and presents mostly a perpendicular front, along the face of which the feeder must pass, in many places 30 to 40 feet up from the general surface of the ground beneath, and yet not sufficiently high to command the top. From the termination of this ledge of rocks to the junction of the feeder with the main line, it occupies much sideling ground, and passes several deep valleys, some of which have considerable width. Madriver will furnish this feeder with about 10,000 cubic feet of water per minute in a dry season. In addition to these feeders, several small intermediate streams of a

durable character may be introduced into

the upper level, amouuting perhaps to 500

cubic feet per minute. The quantity of wa

ter whici may be commanded tor the supply of this level and that part of the line to the

north, dependent upon it for water, will

stand thus :

From the Miami river, 1,710 cubic feet.

Mosqueto creek, thrown

into the Miami feeder,

Madriver, 10.000 Intermediate stream', 500

f Jj If IE subscriber having taken the large and commodious brick tavern house, formerly ocennied bv Jc Hunt, wishes to inform travellers

and others, that he is now ready ta attend on those cosny to construct, ana win oe in some ae

cree liable to casualties,- ana to waste water

when constructed.

From the point where it leaves the imme

diate valley of the Miami to the southern tei

mination of the upper level, the line presents a mere favorable aspect. It passes several

who may give him a call , and lhat nothing shall he wanting on his part, to render their stay will) hirn agreeable and pleasant. His tabic and bar will be furnished with the best that can be procured in the western country. His stable will alwaj3 be supplied with provender of all kiriJs, and an attentive and cartful cstlcr. JAMES A. PIATT. Laivrcviccbirrgh, Jan 7, 1825. 1 tf

Executors' Notice.

1TIE subscribers hereby ive public notice.

500

12,740 Immediately at the foot of the locks re

quired in ths descent from the south end of

the upper level into the vallej of Madriver,

one and a hah miles from the junction of the

Madriver feeder with the upper level, another from that river may be introduced into

about three miles below Dayton: the se

cond at and immediately below the mouth of Clear creek below Franklin. The first of these diiiicuhk-s is occasional hv th r.-

act of the river (the Miami) ami "the high andsforthe distance of 48 chains. To pv-s

this will require a wall of stone work at low

water line, or an embankment of earth and

oose fragments ol stone, protected on the

outside irom abrasion by the lueds, by loose

stone. 1 his wall, or embankment. mnU h-

, 7 - - - , , w v, raised of sufficient height to protect the canal from the lloods of the river, which rises from 12 to 15 feet. It is believed that such

i work can be built and sustained wither r

difficulty. The bottom oi the river is com

posed of detached masses of roc!:, and at this

point the river is very shoal. The adjoining hills and banks are composed of loose

masses oi stone, gravel, and other materials necessary for the construction of the em

bankment, or wall. The second of thee dif

ficulties is of a character very similar to that

of the first, though of an aspect somewhat

less formidable. The river does not bear so

hard upon the hill as at the fust point. A wall, or embankment will be required to pass this difficulty, very similar to that above described,

This line as far as Middletown can be sun-

plied with water without any cost on account of feeders. The crossing of Madriver above Dayton with the line of canal by

means oi a nam, win aiiord any supply of writer from that stream which may be' required for the purpose of navigation and

an additional quantity may be drawn from it for the supply of hydraulic works along the line below, without injury fo the valuable works already in operation at Dayton. From Middletown to the Ohio river at Cincinnati, a distancs of about 44 miles by the line of locat;on, there are few serious

the canal by a cut not exceeding three miles

in length, requiring only the construction of obstructions. With the exception of half r a dam across the river and simple excava- mile of side hill near Irwin's mill on Mil

small streams which will require considera

ble embanlTmcnts with aqueducts and culverts, and occupies some sideling ground, and rough undulating surface. This long level must be supplied with water by a feeder from the Miami, which is in-

that they have been appointed executors ofj troduccd at the aqueduct; and bv a feeder

the last will and testament of Adam Pate, late ol

Dearborn county, deceased, they therefore request &II persons indebted to the estate of the deceased, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands against the same, are requested to present taem duly authenticated.

rilEiiE PATE,

GEO. JOHNSTON, 5 Manchester, Jan'y 21, 1525

- Executors,

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from 'Madriver, which is introduced at the southern termination of the level. .The Mi

ami feeder is ten miles and forty chains in length, and occupies some very rough and sideling ground. It will receive from the

Miami about 1740 cubic feet of water per

tions of the easiest character. The intro

duction of a feeder at this point, will obviate

the necessity of drawing trom the summi

pound south, any water except what may be

required to pass boats through the locks, and

to supply the evaporation and wastages on

less than one and a-hali miles ol line. Ii

this manner the greater part of the water

furnished by the Aladnver feeder, will be

left for the supply of the summit pound ant line north of it. From the termination of the upper leve

to Dayton, a distance of about 18 miles, the

line, after dropping into the valley of Mad river, follows the immediate valley of tha

stream to Dayton, crossing the river by

means of a dam about one mile above its

mouth; The situation is a favorable one for crossing this stream with a canal. At this point the river washes, on its right bank, a plain elevated several feet above its floods and it is the only point for some miles above, and to its mouth below, similarly situated. By dropping a lock near the river, on the north or west bank, bringing the canal to a level with the water in the river raised three or four feet by a dam, and by constructing a guard lock on the opposite bank, the floods of the river may be effectually controlled, and the safely of the canal placed beyond question. The lockage in this section amounts to 203 feet, viz: 81 feet in the imme

diate descent from the upper level into the:

valley of Madriver, and 122 leet from this point to the crossing of the river near Dayton. There are no obstructions or difficulties in this line; the greater part of it presents nothing but plain excavation, and that of the easiest character. The descent in

minute, and from Mosqueto creek about 500ithe Madriver valley is so considerable, as to

For Sale at this Office, Few copies of the Revised Laios of the state of Indiana, passed at the last session of the

legislature; to which are attached, the Declaration

cf Independence, the Constitution of the United; It is then thrown on to sideling ground as

States, the Constitution ol the state ol Indiana, and (he valley of the river descends, which it

leet. lhc lwadnver leeder is 14 miles and 60 chains in length, and will be a very costly line to construct. The first two miles of this feeder, commencing at its head, passes through the alluvial bottoms of Madriver,

and presents an easy line for construction.

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docs very rapidly, and continued on ground

ol tnat character, to a point half a mile above the bridge across Madriver, on the Springfield road, where, to avoid a great bend in the line, and some ledges of rock which miht be encountered on anv other plan, it crosses a narrow ridge, the highest part of which is 42 feet above the bottom, and thp Ip.nffh nfpvtrn rniii:;" 16 1 -9 rhnms-

S yi4Ja U .W & After pacing this deep cut, the line intcr-

Of AL L ICLXDS JVEA 7 L Y EXECUTEDhcvis the valley of a small creek, to pass

.7 7' THIS OFFICE.

which will require an embaiilsiiicat 47 feet

make the lockage in this section the heavi

est item of cost. Suitable stone for the construction of these locks abounds in convenient situations, particularly near the head of this line, and at one point six or seven miles above Dayton. After crossing the river, as above, the line passes through a prairie of near half a mile in extent, which is partially overflowed. The excavation will, however, make a sufficient bank on the lower side to protect effectually the canal from injury. The flood water is entirely eddy, and comes-on this prairie from below the proposed dam. From Dayton to Cincinnati, this line, Go miles 71 chains in length, assumes generally a very favorable aspect. To Middletown, a distance of about twenty-three miles, it is of the most favorable character, with the exception of two points; The first ii situated

Mill

creek, which has a tendency to slip, and 3 or 4 miles in the same viciity, of sideline ground, and a few points of inconsiderable difficulty on the Miami between Middletown and Hamilton, this line is of the mcst favorable character. It presents nothing but pro

per cutting, of the easiest character. The

line follows the immediate valley of the Miami river to Hamilton,' and then bears oiV from the river on a level plaL., with proper cutting, and passes into the valley of Mill creek along the margin of some ponds and swamps, which in flood time How into that stream. The excavation to get into the valley of Mill creek, from that" of the Miami, does not exceed five feet depth at any point. There is not in the whole a half mile of line which amounts to that depth. Down the valley of Mill creek there are no obstructions until the lie reaches the sideling grounds near the Ohio. These, though difficulties, are not of the most serious character. From a point on Mill creek near White's mill, about nine miles from the Ohio, two lines were run. One on the principle of keeping up the level so as to command the upper plain on which Cincinnati stands, entering the Ohio at the mouth of Deer creek above the town. The other, by locking down the valley of Mill creek as it descends, and passing on the west of that plain to the lower plain of the town. The first of these lines, inconsequence of keeping so high a level, will cost something more than the second, or lower level. The difference, however, will not be great, as the lockage, which on the lower line is distributed along the valley of Mill creek for a distance of seven miles, is on the plain of the upper line, thrown into the valley of Deer creek near the river, where suitable stone for their construction can be had from the bed of the Ohio, without the cost of hauling them six or seven miles. But should the difference in the cost of these two lines be considerable, the superior value for hydraulic purposes, which the surplus water that might be thrown to that point, would have on the upper plain over its value on the lower plain, will probably more than compensate for the difference in the cost of the two lines. The upper plain is elevated 108 feet above low Avater, and 50 feet above high water in the Ohio. The surplus water that might be conveyed into a basin on the upper plain, w ith so great a power for its use, might be made a very considerable source of revei ue to the canal, without interfering with its usefulness for navigation, the primary object of its con-