Chap. 151.—An ACT to allow William P. Birch and Isaac J. Melvin
each to erect a wharf along their shores on Chincoteague island.

Approved February 18, 1886.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
William P. Birch and Isaac J. Melvin, of the county of Acco-
mack, be and they are hereby each authorized to erect a wharf
in front of their shores in said county, on Chincoteague bay,
for shipping oysters, and so forth, extending thirty feet from
low-water mark into Chincoteague bay, and one hundred feet
in width. Said William P. Birch and Isaac J. Melvin, their
heirs or assigns, shall have the right to charge such compensa-
tion for the use of said wharves as may be agreed upoh, or as
is usual: provided that the said wharves shall not interfere with
navigation, and provided, also, that this act shall at all times
be under the control of the general assembly.

2. This act shall be in force from its passage.