Chap. 511.—An ACT granting to M. C. Armstrong the right to establish a ferry
from Blackbeard point, on Hampton creek, in the county of Elizabeth City, to
the vupposite side of said creek.
Approved February 26, 189s.
1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That M. C. Arm-
strong, be, and is hereby, authorized to establish and maintain a ferrv
from the lands of Mary F. Armstrong, known as Blackbeard’s point, in
the county of Elizabeth City, to a point on the opposite side of Hamp-
ton creek, to the lands of the National soldiers’ home and to the lands
of Hampton normal and agricultural institute, subject to the consent
of the authorities of the said National soldiers’ home, and the trustees
of the Hampton normal and agricultural institute, and the said Mary
F. Armstrong. The said ferry to be operated by hand, steam, electricity
or any other power now known or hereafter discovercd.
2. This act shall be in force from its passage.