Chap. 105.—An ACT to Authorize James Duncan and others to Erect a
Pier Head in Ware River, in the County of Gloucester.
Approved February 26, 1873.
1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
for the accommodation and convenience of shipping freight
and carrying passengers by steam or other vessels, it shall be
lawful for James Duncan and others to erect a pier head on
the public domain in Ware river, in the county of Gloucester,
at any point between the county landing known as the ware-
house, and not exceeding two miles therefrom, lower down
said river. The said pier head shall not exceed one hundred
by one hundred and twenty feet in dimensions, and shall be so
constructed as not to interfere with navigation. The rates of
toll for receiving and shipping freight thereat shall at all times
be subject to be regulated by the county court of Gloucester
county, and the privilege hereby granted shall be subject to
modification or repeal by the general assembly.
2. This act shall be in force from its passage.