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and that the situation demands that the officers specified should be removed from the offices which they now hold, and would respectfully recommend that they be presented to the proper Authorities for removal.

An other case in King & Queen County which I would call attention.

Two freedman are running a Ferry Boat from West Point to King & Queen County. A Whiteman by the name of Thomas Rowe crossed the ferry and paid his fees for crossing both ways - one of the ferrymen only being present, upon his return both were present  The one absent in the morning demanded pay. The other freedman stated that Mr Rowe had paid, whereupon the other standing beside the Whiteman put his hand upon Rowe's shoulder