Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-03-07

ouired 20 complete the work within eight
months after they have acquired the right OF
CANA Is designed TO make the connection De-
tween the Chesapeake A Ohio Canal at (feorge-
town, and the proposed Canal from the Aaa-
costa TO Annapolis, for which the charter was
obtained by the same Company 81 the last ses-
sion of the Maryland Legislaturel
mir Morrill,, from the COMMITTEES on the Dis
trlct reported back the ball TO preserve erl-
dence Of marriage in the District Of Columbia,
with an amendment providing that AZ any min
lister or other person not licensed 10 solemnirs
marriage joins any persons IN msrriage, ne
shall he punished by confinement in the peni-
Tertiary for a term not exceeding i've years, OF
by fine not exceeding one thousand dollars.
Mr. Morrilk from same committee, reported
adversely on The bill introduced by Mr.. wade,
ITO amend an act entitled an act 10 Incorporate
the Guardian Society, &c; and AZ was post
Mr morrill,, from same committee reported
favorably on resolution offered by Mr. Riddle
authorizing the President TO cause detail OF
army engineers TO be made 10 examine the en-
tire line Of the Washington city canal, ana re-
port what immediate means should be adopt-
ed for suca temporary Improvement thereof as
will best secure the health of the residents and
citizens Of the National Metropolis during The
coming summer; and, also, such plan for the
permanent improvement and regulation there
\ of as will most efectually remove the existing
nulsances and prevent future similar aceumu-
lations.
In the House. it will be seen, several bills OF
District interest were mp to-day. The bill IN
II
defeated. The sewerage bill was not reached.
THE POTOMAC AND CHEsAPEAKK TTDEwA-
TER CANAL CoMPANT.--A meeting Of the cor
p0ratOrs OF The Potomac and Chesapeake Tide
water Canal Company was held az noon to-
day, at the banking house OF Jay Cooke s. Co.
At which Ar. Thos. LanSdale presided, and
Mr.. w. L. Spaulding was secretary.
Mr. Frazier read 10 the meeting letter from
Mr. Hutton, who had made a casual examina-
lion of the proposed routes. one OF which it,
SlDnll Eastern
Branch and follow one of the tributaries.
and cross the PatuNent about a mile above
the forks. thence striking South River
and passing down the same TO Crabb's
Creek, and over TO the city; another across
the country, crossing the Annapolis and Elk
ridge Railroad near Water Station 10 Round
bay, which route, he thinks, would be the
shortest and cheapest. These routes are about
% miles in length, and will require seven or
eight locks. Another route has been su cCested,
crossing 2k miles below the forks Of the Patux-
ent. he had found but little stone, and the
soil light loan easily cut, and he expressed
the opinion that a canal could be built at small
expense.
A discussion arose as to the probable cost. in
which il was stated that The Chesapeake and
Delaware canal, IS miles i'm length, cost about
Si,OUC-UC: the Chesapeake and Ohio, $50 miles,
about sI3,,tg,OuD.
Mr.. Frazier stated a responsible party had
proposed 10 build the canal for s2,50l0Ot aud
take half in bonds.
Mr.. Walker stated that firm had written to
lin who would go over the route and estimate
III Nnblt lOD-
Relic SEEING AT THE WHITE HOUSE,
During he past four years the curtains, chairs,
sofas. wall paper. &c, at the Executive VI an
sion has been much damaged by visitors. Many
offenders have been arrested and dismissed.
but the mischief has not been checked. TaIs
morning Officer Gibson. an officer duty at
the White House, arrested gentleman named
NJ II Cassoll, for tak king pieces from the lace
curtains Of tire east room. He was taken be-
fore Superintendent Richards when il appeared
by his own statement that the lady who ac-
companied him wished for a memento 20 carry
home with her, and that he tore piece from
the curtain, which was already IN a ragged
condition. The officer remarked to him that
the curtain was destroyed by persons doing
Just what he had done, and the practice must
be stopped. Mr.. Cassell said be did II inno-
Gently and ignorantly, but superintendent
Richards said he had dismissed several similar
cases and had been censured for il. And now
that the White House is about 70 be refurnish-
ed he had determined to pursue n different
course. II the practice is not stopped, the new
furniture Will soon be as badly damaged as
that now in use. MIR. Cassell was released
upon his own recognizance for hearing nj 10
a. m. tomorrow.