Chap. 176.—An ACT to authorize Elzey Evans, of Accomack county,
to erect a wharf on his land lying on Pungoteague creek in said
county.

Approved March 20, 1877.

Whereas it is represented to the general assembly, that
Elzey Evans, of the county of Accomack, has erected a wharf
on his land, lying on Pungoteague creck, in the county of
Accomack; therefore,

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly, That the erec-
tion of the said wharf is hereby declared legal, and that the
said Elzey Evans, his heirs and. assigns, shall have the right
to charge and recover such fees as a compensation for the use
of said wharf as may be agreed upon by and between the
parties, or as have heretofore been paid for the same or similar
use: provided that such wharf shall not obstruct or impair
the free navigation of said creek; and provided also that this
act shall at all times be-under the control of the general as-
sembly, and may be amended or repealed as it may deem
proper. ;

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