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Domestic News
July 28, 1792
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
In Dover, New Hampshire, plans are underway to dig a canal connecting Winnepisokee Pond to the Cochecho River, with subscriptions being raised and a Portsmouth gentleman offering £200. The project is expected to succeed easily, given past flooding that linked the waters.
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DOVER (N. Ham.) July 5.
We are informed from good authority that a Canal is to be dug from Winnepisokee pond to unite the waters with Cochecho river—and that a subscription is filling for that purpose—and we hear that a gentleman of property in Portsmouth, has offered £200 towards the undertaking—and considering the rage for Canal cutting—it will be accomplished with ease—as 'tis said, that the water in the pond at the time of the great freshet, a few years since overflowed, and found their way into Cochecho river.
We are informed from good authority that a Canal is to be dug from Winnepisokee pond to unite the waters with Cochecho river—and that a subscription is filling for that purpose—and we hear that a gentleman of property in Portsmouth, has offered £200 towards the undertaking—and considering the rage for Canal cutting—it will be accomplished with ease—as 'tis said, that the water in the pond at the time of the great freshet, a few years since overflowed, and found their way into Cochecho river.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Canal Project
Winnepisokee Pond
Cochecho River
Subscription
Portsmouth Donation
Where did it happen?
Dover (N. Ham.)
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Dover (N. Ham.)
Event Date
July 5
Outcome
subscription filling; portsmouth gentleman offered £200; expected to be accomplished easily due to past flooding.
Event Details
A canal is planned to be dug from Winnepisokee pond to unite the waters with Cochecho river, based on good authority; subscription is being raised for the purpose.