Chap. 96.—JOINT RESOLUTION relative to the purchase of Tem-
ple farm and Moore house.

Approved February 14, 1882.

Whereas, the Moore house and Temple farm, upon which
it is situated, will carry with them through all time, the
memories of the siege and victory by which the allied armies
of France and the American colonies secured our nation’s
independence; and whereas during the recent centennial cele-
bration of the event by the citizens and representatives of
the republics of France and the United States of America,
the hope was expressed by the descendants of the officers of
bath France and America who commanded on the field in
seventeen hundred and eighty-one, that the farm and house
would be preserved, in respect to the friendly alliance which
then and ever since has existed between the people of the
two nations, as well as in respect to the memories of those
who fell or survived the struggle that ended the protracted
war, and gave peace and hope to the then impoverished
people. And whereas the property can be secured for a nom-
inal sum, and that the product of the farm will be ample to

reserve and keep the house in repair, and that the house, as
ocated, is adapted for government purposes on occasion of
naval inspections and reviews on York river; and that the
sentiment expressed by the representatives of the French
republic and descendants of French officers who commanded
on the field at Yorktown, during their recent visit to partici-

ate in the centennial celebration in conjunction with the

escendants of the coloni:! officers, that the government
would take charge of, preserve and perpetuate the property.
This being the sentiment of those present and the American
people in general; therefore,

Be it resolved by the general assembly of Virginia, That
the United States senators from the state of Virginia be
instructed, and the representatives in congress requested, to
prepare and support a bill for the purchase of the Temple
farm and Moore house at Yorktown, Virginia, by the govern-
ment of the United States of America: provided the cost of
the said farm and all improvements will not exceed twenty-
five thousand dollars, and that the state of Virginia will
exempt the same from taxation.

Resolved, That copies of this preamble and joint resolution
be sent to the United States senators and representatives in
congress from the state of Virginia.
Cua. 97.—JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the superintendent of
the penitentiary to retain J. F. Meanly at the penitentiary.

Approved February 14, 1882.

Whereas the superintendent of the Virginia penitentiary
has given information to this body that J. F. Meanly, a guard
at the penitentiary, is disqualified on account of age and
infirmity from properly discharging the duties pertaining to
the office of guard; and whereas the said John F. Meanly is
entitled to special consideration at the hands of the common-
wealth on account of distinguished services rendered by him,
the said J. F. Meanly, extening through a long term of years;
therefore,

1, Be it resolved by the senate (the house of delegates con-
curring), That the superintendent of the penitentiary be and
he is hereby authorized to retain the said John F. Meanly in
such employment at the penitentiary as he may deem fit, and
such as will be suited to the age and infirmity of the said
John F. Meanly: provided that any additional charge accru-
ing on account of the retention of the said Meanly shall not
exceed his present pay, and shall be paid out of any proceeds
arising out of the management of the penitentiary.

2. This joint resolution shall be in force from its passage.

Chap. 96.—An ACT to incorporate the Surry county railroad and lum-
ber company.

Approved April 21, 1882.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
David Steel, R. A. Cock, John W. Ramey, John J. Deyer.
and Samuel H. Burt, or such of them as may accept the pro-
visions of this act, be and they are hereby constituted a body
politic and corporate, by the name of The Surry County

ailroad and Lumber Company, for the purpose of manufac-
turing lumber, cutting wood, and otherwise operating in the
same, and for the purpose of transporting lumber, wood, and
produce, and by that name may suc and be sued.

2. That the said company sball bave all the powers, rights,
and franchises necessary and proper to locate, construct, and
maintain a railroad, for the purpose of transporting wood,
lumber, and such produce as may be brought them for trans
portation from Sloop point, on James river, to Blackwater
river, Muscle forks, in Surry county, Virginia, with the priv-
ilege of constructing branch roads, none of which shall ex-
ceed twenty miles in length.

3. That the said company shall have power to hold and
employ such machinery and appliances as their business may
require, and may purchase and hold such land and timber as
may be necessary for the successful operation of said busi-
ness and road.

4, The capital of said company shall not be less than fif-
teen thousand nor more than fifty thousand dollars.

5. That the said company shall have power to build a
wharf on James river, and for that purpose may condemn
land not exceeding one acre: provided that before the rights
hereby conferred shall become vested, and before the actual
work of construction shall commence, at least ten thousand
dollars shall have been subscribed to the stock, and twenty
per centum paid thereupon: and provided further, that there
shall be deposited with the treasurer of the state, under his
official bond, two thousand dollars, either in money or in
bonds, approved by the treasurer, to be held by such officer
to the credit of the president and board of directors of said
railroad company, and subject to their order when, and only
after, the like amount of two thousand dollars has been
expended upon said railroad, and the same so certified to the
treasurer of the state by the railroad commissioner, whose
duty it shall be to make such examination and certificate
without delay upon application.

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

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Chap. 96.—JOINT RESOLUTION relative to the purchase of Tem-
ple farm and Moore house.

Approved February 14, 1882.

Whereas, the Moore house and Temple farm, upon which
it is situated, will carry with them through all time, the
memories of the siege and victory by which the allied armies
of France and the American colonies secured our nation’s
independence; and whereas during the recent centennial cele-
bration of the event by the citizens and representatives of
the republics of France and the United States of America,
the hope was expressed by the descendants of the officers of
bath France and America who commanded on the field in
seventeen hundred and eighty-one, that the farm and house
would be preserved, in respect to the friendly alliance which
then and ever since has existed between the people of the
two nations, as well as in respect to the memories of those
who fell or survived the struggle that ended the protracted
war, and gave peace and hope to the then impoverished
people. And whereas the property can be secured for a nom-
inal sum, and that the product of the farm will be ample to

reserve and keep the house in repair, and that the house, as
ocated, is adapted for government purposes on occasion of
naval inspections and reviews on York river; and that the
sentiment expressed by the representatives of the French
republic and descendants of French officers who commanded
on the field at Yorktown, during their recent visit to partici-

ate in the centennial celebration in conjunction with the

escendants of the coloni:! officers, that the government
would take charge of, preserve and perpetuate the property.
This being the sentiment of those present and the American
people in general; therefore,

Be it resolved by the general assembly of Virginia, That
the United States senators from the state of Virginia be
instructed, and the representatives in congress requested, to
prepare and support a bill for the purchase of the Temple
farm and Moore house at Yorktown, Virginia, by the govern-
ment of the United States of America: provided the cost of
the said farm and all improvements will not exceed twenty-
five thousand dollars, and that the state of Virginia will
exempt the same from taxation.

Resolved, That copies of this preamble and joint resolution
be sent to the United States senators and representatives in
congress from the state of Virginia.
Cua. 97.—JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the superintendent of
the penitentiary to retain J. F. Meanly at the penitentiary.

Approved February 14, 1882.

Whereas the superintendent of the Virginia penitentiary
has given information to this body that J. F. Meanly, a guard
at the penitentiary, is disqualified on account of age and
infirmity from properly discharging the duties pertaining to
the office of guard; and whereas the said John F. Meanly is
entitled to special consideration at the hands of the common-
wealth on account of distinguished services rendered by him,
the said J. F. Meanly, extening through a long term of years;
therefore,

1, Be it resolved by the senate (the house of delegates con-
curring), That the superintendent of the penitentiary be and
he is hereby authorized to retain the said John F. Meanly in
such employment at the penitentiary as he may deem fit, and
such as will be suited to the age and infirmity of the said
John F. Meanly: provided that any additional charge accru-
ing on account of the retention of the said Meanly shall not
exceed his present pay, and shall be paid out of any proceeds
arising out of the management of the penitentiary.

2. This joint resolution shall be in force from its passage.

Chap. 96.—An ACT to incorporate the Surry county railroad and lum-
ber company.

Approved April 21, 1882.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
David Steel, R. A. Cock, John W. Ramey, John J. Deyer.
and Samuel H. Burt, or such of them as may accept the pro-
visions of this act, be and they are hereby constituted a body
politic and corporate, by the name of The Surry County

ailroad and Lumber Company, for the purpose of manufac-
turing lumber, cutting wood, and otherwise operating in the
same, and for the purpose of transporting lumber, wood, and
produce, and by that name may suc and be sued.

2. That the said company sball bave all the powers, rights,
and franchises necessary and proper to locate, construct, and
maintain a railroad, for the purpose of transporting wood,
lumber, and such produce as may be brought them for trans
portation from Sloop point, on James river, to Blackwater
river, Muscle forks, in Surry county, Virginia, with the priv-
ilege of constructing branch roads, none of which shall ex-
ceed twenty miles in length.

3. That the said company shall have power to hold and
employ such machinery and appliances as their business may
require, and may purchase and hold such land and timber as
may be necessary for the successful operation of said busi-
ness and road.

4, The capital of said company shall not be less than fif-
teen thousand nor more than fifty thousand dollars.

5. That the said company shall have power to build a
wharf on James river, and for that purpose may condemn
land not exceeding one acre: provided that before the rights
hereby conferred shall become vested, and before the actual
work of construction shall commence, at least ten thousand
dollars shall have been subscribed to the stock, and twenty
per centum paid thereupon: and provided further, that there
shall be deposited with the treasurer of the state, under his
official bond, two thousand dollars, either in money or in
bonds, approved by the treasurer, to be held by such officer
to the credit of the president and board of directors of said
railroad company, and subject to their order when, and only
after, the like amount of two thousand dollars has been
expended upon said railroad, and the same so certified to the
treasurer of the state by the railroad commissioner, whose
duty it shall be to make such examination and certificate
without delay upon application.

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

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