Chap. 143.—An ACT in regard to officers of the Virginia military
institute.

Approved March 13, 1877.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly, That the officers
of the Virginia military institute shall constitute a part of
the military organization of the state, subject to orders of
the governor; and the governor is authorized and directed
10 issue commissions to the professors, assistant professors,
sud other officers, according to the rank prescribed by the
regulations of the Virginia military institute. Such com-
missions shall confer no rank in the militia, nor entitle any
person holding the same to any pay or emolument by reason
thereof.

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