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February 24, 1851
The Portsmouth Inquirer
Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Chancellor Walworth reports the Wheeling Bridge obstructs Ohio River navigation, recommending a 28-foot raise that would destroy it. U.S. Engineer Totten prepares Supreme Court-ordered drawings.
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The Wheeling Bridge Case.
It appears that Chancellor Walworth, the Commissioner appointed by the Supreme Court, to take testimony and report upon the Wheeling Bridge, has made his report, which declares the bridge is an obstruction to the navigation of the river, and recommends that it be raised twenty-eight feet above the present elevation. The adoption of this recommendation of the Commissioner would involve the destruction of the present structure. Mr. Totten, U. S. Engineer, by order of the U. S. Supreme Court, has made a drawing and specification of the proposed height.
It appears that Chancellor Walworth, the Commissioner appointed by the Supreme Court, to take testimony and report upon the Wheeling Bridge, has made his report, which declares the bridge is an obstruction to the navigation of the river, and recommends that it be raised twenty-eight feet above the present elevation. The adoption of this recommendation of the Commissioner would involve the destruction of the present structure. Mr. Totten, U. S. Engineer, by order of the U. S. Supreme Court, has made a drawing and specification of the proposed height.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Wheeling Bridge
Chancellor Walworth
Bridge Obstruction
River Navigation
Supreme Court
Bridge Elevation
What entities or persons were involved?
Chancellor Walworth
Mr. Totten
Where did it happen?
Wheeling Bridge
Story Details
Key Persons
Chancellor Walworth
Mr. Totten
Location
Wheeling Bridge
Story Details
Chancellor Walworth's report declares the Wheeling Bridge an obstruction to river navigation and recommends raising it twenty-eight feet, involving destruction of the current structure. Mr. Totten has made a drawing and specification of the proposed height by order of the U.S. Supreme Court.