1854 Chapter 227 Junction canal to be connected with Chemung. Contracts let to keep canal in repair for five years. 1857 Chapter 175 Bridge to be built at Horseheads. June, A series of freshets badly damage canal. Chapter 211 Locks, when rebuilt, to be size of Erie canal.
Contracts let for repairing old locks.
Chemung and Junction canals connected. 1860 Locks Nos. Chapter 130 Trustees village Elmira may build bridges over canal at that place. Canal board by resolution increases the draught allowed to boats from 3 to 4 ft. Chapter 167 Concerning certain bridges over canal at Elmira.