Chap. 389.—An ACT to allow John W. Sturgis to erect a wharf.on
Accohannock creek, in Accomac county.

Approved March 3, 1886.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
John W. Sturgis, of the county of Accomac, be and he is hereby
authorized to erect a wharf on Accohannock creek for the pur-
pose of shipping and receiving freight, on or from vessels or
steamers, and be ‘subject to all the laws of Virginia governing
all wharves erected in the waters of the commonwealth ; and
the said John W. Sturgis, his heirs or assigns, shall have the
right to charge such compensation for the use of said wharf as
may have been agreed upon by and between the parties, or as
are usual: provided, that said wharf shall not interfere with
navigation: and provided also, that this act shall at all times be
under the control of the general assembly, and be amended or
repealed, as they may deem proper. :

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