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ferred to in the compact of 1785 between Smith's Point
and Watkins Point.
In further explanation of this award, the arbitrators
,deem it proper to add that-
,. The measurements being taken and places fixed ac-
-cording to the Coast Survey, we have come as near to
perfect mathematical accuracy as in the nature of things
is possible. But in case of any inaccuracy in the described
course or length of a line or in the latitude or longitude of
s place the natural objects called for must govern.
2. The middle thread of Pocomoke river is equidistant,
-as nearly as may be between the two shores without con-
-sidering arms, inlets, creeks, or aluents as parts of the
river, but measuring the shore lines from headland to
headland.
J. The low-water mark on the Potomac, to which Vir-
ginia has a right in the soil, is to be measured by the same
rule, that is to say, from low-water mark at one headland
to low-water mark at another, without following indenta-
tions, bays, creeks, inlets, or affluent rivers.
4. Virginia is entitled not only to full dominion over
the soil to low-water mark on the south shore of the Po-
tomac, but has a right to such use of the river beyond the
line of low-water mark as may be necessary to the full -
enjoyment of her riparian ownership, without impeding
the navigation or otherwise interfering with the proper
,use of it by Maryland, agreeably to the compact of 1785.
In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands
the day and year above written.
J. S. BLACK,
A W. GRAHAM, Of Pennsylvania.
Secretary. CHAS. J. JENKINS,
Of Georyia.
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