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TEe FoftfcQtioa ifs aarraga,tsett Bay. An extensive plan for the defence of the waters ol Narragansett Bay was projected and carried on to considera- bic extent under the administration of Mir. Adams. 1t embgaced the erection of a battery at Fort Adams, anotherat the promontory onCanonicutIsland, ,one at Tiverton Heights, and a dyke across the west passage between Canonicut and the Narragansett shore. The estimat- ed expenses of these works was S3,00O, GOO. The sum of S7s0,000was assign ed to Fort Adams, the only part of the plan which Is now in execution.

 The principal battery at the Fort enl- braces an extent of twenty-seven acres, and IS intended to mount-3G0 pieces of ordinance. The wall is of hammered granite, aud 1t is nearly carried to its in- tended height. It will accommodate two tiers of guns, and the whole rear IS to be fitted to quarter about six thou- sand troops. The exterior presents an imposing appearance, and an idea oi great durability and strength. On the north side of the battery, ninety-hve guns may be brought to bear at once upon a ship; q fact which establishes its good arrangement and effective force. About three hundred and fifty persons are employed to complete this stupen. dous work. When completed, it will perhaps form the greatest mass of gran ite building in this countFy.--Provaden ,agacv.