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of refuse matter were carefully measured, the behavior of the coal in the furnaces was closely observed, 
and the results obtained have been deduced from the entries in the steam log. 
The average consumption of the coal was at the rate of 25 pounds per square foot of grate per hour. 
The boilers furnished the same amount of steam as when we have been using a fair quality of Welling- 
ton coal, hut to obtain the result we had to burn from 20 to 25 per cent, more of the Herendeen Bay 
coal. 
The coal ignites readily, and burns with considerable flame, forming a closely cohering coke which 
easily breaks up into small pieces ; thus a considerable amount of small particles of coal is lost through 
the grates. There was a large proportion of fine stuff in the coal, which burned well, hut contained 
an excessive quantity of refuse matter. The refuse amounted to 26 per cent, of the total weight of 
fuel consumed ; it consists of ash and cinders, no glassy clinkers being formed. The smoke produced 
is lighter in color than that of Wellington coal, and less soot is formed. 
To form a correct estimate of the value of this coal for steaming purposes from the foregoing state- 
ment, the following facts should he taken info consideration, viz : The coal received by us was the first 
lot taken from this newly opened mine. It came from one of the smaller veins, through which a tunnel 
had been driven then a distance of about 200 feet, in order to get access to the main veins. No proper 
facilities for screening the' coal existed, and in order to suiiply the quantity required by us a large 
amount of fine coal containing much dirt was delivered. It may be reasonably expected that, as the 
mine becomes further developed and jjroper screening facilities are provided, the amount«of refuse 
matter in the coal will be greatly diminished and its steam-generating power correspondingly in- 
creased. It will be absolutely necessary, however, to store this coal under shelter, as it apj)ears to 
absorb moisture readily, and the constant rains which have prevailed in this region during the present 
season would soon saturate it to such an extent as to greatly diminish its value as fuel. 
THE COAST PEOM POET MOLLER TO THE KUSKOKWIM RIVER. 
The coast is low for 19 miles between Entrance Point and Cape Kutnzof, which 
rises in a ronnded bluff to an elevation of 150 feet. 
Cape Seniavin, 11 miles to the northward and eastward, is a rocky point 75 feet 
high. Passing it, the low monotonous beach continues to the Seal Islands; a cluster of 
small hillocks near the beach, 12 miles from Cape Seniavin, being the only exception. 
The Seal Islands are comiiosed of several small islets but little above high water, 
strung along near the coast for about 10 miles. Thence to Strogonof Point the laud 
continues very low. 
Port Haideu is said to be a good harbor, but we did not examine it. Should a 
survey show it to be safe and easy of approach, it will prove a great convenience to 
vessels employed on the northern part of Baird Bank. The approach to Port Haideu 
will be recognized by high bold headlands, which rise from its northern shore. 
Chestakof Island, low and crescent-shaped, forms the seaward side of the harbor, 
the channel lying between its northern extremity and a reef which makes out from the 
land. The same low coast extends to Cape Meuchikof in nearly a direct line, the high 
land of Port Haideu gradually receding from the coast. 
The IJgashik, or Sulima Eiver, lies to the northward of Cape Menchikof, and has 
been reported navigable for several miles by vessels of 14-feet draft. The schooner 
Pearl enters the river, but her captain reports a wide bar having intricate channels, 
strong currents, and usually a heavy swell. Ten feet is about all that can be carried 
in with safety. Once inside, it is reported to be a good harbor, but it can hardly be 
considered available for the ordiuary purposes of fishing vessels. 
Cape Grey, a blufl:’243 feet in height, and a peculiar notched mountain some dis- 
tance inland, are good landmarks for the river. The low coast continues from the cape 
