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News article in Herald and Torch Light, 1865 - "The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal." about damage on canal

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.—The great freshet in the Potomac river has done considerable damage to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. The north or birm side of the Williamsport aqueduct, was on Saturday night, by the action of the weather and water suddenly thrown into the Conococheague Creek. This will have a tendency to delay the resumption of navigation for a considerable time.— We learn, however, that temporary expedients may be adopted by which boats may be passed in a comparatively short time, after which the work may be permanently repaired.