tions when and so soon as five thousand dollars shall be subscribed for, and with that capital to commence, conduct, operate and carry on the same until they find it expedient to enlarge their stock, which they are authorized to do, from time to time, to the amount first above named. SEC. 3. The said company shall have power to purchase and hold such real estate as may be requisite for the erection of a manufacturing mill, and to do such other acts and things as may be requisite to conduct, operate and carry on the same. This act to take effect and be in force from and after its passage. Approved February 20th, 1857. Power to hold real estate. AN ACT to incorporate the Ogden Mill Company. Be it enacted by the Governor and Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Kansas, as follows: SECTION 1. That J. M. Parsons, B. B. Edmons, M. M. Walker, D. L. Chandler, and their associates and successors, are hereby constituted a body politic and corporate by the name and style of the Ogden Mill Company, and by that name shall have power to sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, in all matters whatsoever in law or equity, in this territory; and said company may have and use a common seal, and alter the same at pleasure, and make such by-laws as from time to time they may deem necessary for the government of said company and the management of its affairs. Corporators of Company and their powers. SEC. 2. The corporation hereby created shall have power to Purchase of land. purchase and hold any quantity of land not to exceed five acres, sell and dispose of, and convey the same. SEC. 3. Said company may, under their by-laws, elect such officers at such times as may be necessary to carry out the business of said company, and deeds and contracts shall be signed by such officers as the company shall select. SEC. 4. The stock of said company shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars, and shall be deemed personal property, and may be transferred as the said company may direct. This act to take effect and be in force from and after its passage. Approved February 20th, 1857. Election of offi cers. Stock of com pany. Corporator and their powers. May purchase land, &c. May cut canal or sewer. Object of canal. Right of way. By-laws. KANSAS WATER-POWER AND MANUFACTURING AN ACT to incorporate the Kansas Water-Power and Manufacturing Be it enacted by the Governor and Legislative Assembly of SECTION 1. That William Y. Roberts, M. J. Parrott, Isaiah Miller, James F. Leggett, John P. Wood, James Christian, their associates and successors, are hereby constituted a body politic and corporate by the name and style of the "Kansas Water-Power and Manufacturing Company," and by that name shall be competent to make contracts, sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, in all matters whatsoever both in law and equity, and shall have all the powers and privileges which are usually granted to such corporations, and which may be necessary and proper for carrying the objects of said company into full operation. SEC. 2. The corporation hereby created shall have power to purchase and hold any quantity of land in the city of Lawrence or vicinity, in the county of Douglas, that may be necessary for the purposes of corporation, not to exceed eighty acres. SEC. 3. Said corporation shall have the exclusive right and privilege of cutting a canal or sewer along the Kansas river, commencing at the north-west corner of the said city of Lawrence, thence down said Kansas river, on the south bank thereof, to the eastern boundary of said city of Lawrence. The object of said canal or sewer is to afford a water-power for manufacturing purposes and running machinery. Said canal or sewer shall be covered over in a substantial manner, so as not to interfere with any street or alley in said city of Lawrence, or in any way to interfere with the wharf or levee of the same; nor shall said canal or sewer in any manner interfere with the navigation of the said river, nor shall said canal or sewer be of greater width than one hundred feet. SEC. 4. The said corporation shall have the right of way over any land through which such canal or sewer may be constructed, provided that said company shall pay all damages that shall be assessed by a jury empanelled for that purpose, by reason of the cutting of said canal or sewer through said city of Lawrence. SEC. 5. The said company shall have power to pass by-laws for the government of said company. SEC. 6. This charter shall continue for and during the term of thirty years. This act to take effect and be in force from and after its passage. Approved February 20th, 1857. Charter. COAL AND MINING COMPANIES. AN ACT to incorporate the Doniphan Coal and Mining Company. Be it enacted by the Governor and Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Kansas, as follows: their powers. SECTION 1. That Wm. Sublette, A. Dunning, Wm. J. Floyd, Corporators and B. F. Wharton, J. W. Forman and B. O'Driscoll, their associates and assigns, are hereby incorporated a body politic and corporate by the name and style of the "Doniphan Coal and Mining Company," and by that name and style shall have corporate existence, and be entitled to all the rights and privileges and immunities of corporate bodies. SEC. 2. The capital stock of said company shall consist of fifty thousand dollars, with privilege to increase the same one hundred per cent., which shall be paid in such time and manner as may be prescribed by the by-laws of said association; and such association shall have power, in the corporate capacity aforesaid, to select, buy and hold one quarter section of land, and work, use or sell the same, for their own use or benefit, as they may direct, and have a right of opening a public highway from said mines to such points as they may select, and to do all other acts and things which may be prescribed by the bylaws of said association, not in violation of the constitution and laws of the territory or of the United States. This act to take effect and be in force from and after its passage. Approved February 20th, 1857. Capitai stock. Public highway. AN ACT to incorporate the Prairie City Coal Mining Company. Be it enacted by the Governor and Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Kansas, as follows: SECTION 1. That Philip L. Doane, Robert Lester, James Corporators and their powers. First meeting of corporation, &c. Directors shall hold office one year. Division of c1pital stock, &c. Directors shall cause a book to be kept, &c. Capital stock. Gilchrist, Joseph Brisvalder, Martin Thomas, Wm. Kraft, Charles Treville, Wm. Eckert, their associates and successors, are hereby constituted a body politic and corporate by the name and style of the "Prairie City Coal Mining Company," for the purpose of exploring for coal within the space of five miles. north and south, and the space of fifteen miles east and west from the town of Prairie city, in the county of Shawnee, in the territory of Kansas, and for mining and vending the same; and for such purposes may erect all necessary buildings and other apparatus and fixtures for carrying on their operations; and by that name may sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, defend and be defended, in any court of law or equity; may have and use a common seal, and alter or renew the same at pleasure; and may enjoy all the privileges usually granted to such corporations; and may purchase, hold, mortgage and convey, or transfer, any real or personal estate. SEC. 2. That the first meeting of said corporation may be called by the persons named in this act, at such time and place as they may select, and at such meeting a board of directors may be chosen from among the stockholders present at such meeting, and such board of directors shall take charge of the operations of the company. Said directors shall hold their offices for one year, or until successors are appointed, and may adopt such by-laws and regulations for the management of the concerns of the company as they may deem expedient, not inconsistent with the laws of this territory or of the United States. SEC. 3. That the said corporation may divide their original stock into such number of shares, and provide for the sale and transfer thereof, in such manner and form as they may deem expedient; and may levy and collect assessments, and forfeit and sell delinquent shares in said mines, in such manner as their by-laws may direct. SEC. 4. The directors shall cause a book to be kept containing the names and residences of all stockholders, debtors and creditors, with the dates at which they became such, which may be examined by any person desiring the same who may be in any way interested in the affairs of said company. SEC. 5. The capital stock of said company shall consist of one thousand shares of one hundred dollars each, with the privilege of increasing the same to ten thousand shares, in addition to the lands and real estate which said company may acquire either by purchase for money or its own stock, and all real Company shall have power to sur SEC. 6. That, for the ready transportation of the products of said mines, the said company shall have power to survey, locate, vey, locate, &c. establish and construct a railroad, macadamized road or turnpike from the works and premises of the company to such point within this territory as said company shall select, and the said road, with its appurtenances, to keep in continual use and repair; and if a macadamized, turnpike or plank road is constructed, to establish toll-gates, and collect and exact tolls from persons using of tolls. said road. The rate of tolls to be established by the tribunal transacting county business in the county in which said road is constructed, so soon as said road is, or partly, completed. SEC. 7. That in the event said company shall construct any such road as hereinbefore authorized to be constructed, and it shall be found by said company that the capital of said company is insufficient for such purpose, it shall be lawful for such company to receive new subscriptions for stock to the amount of the cost of such road, or such portion thereof as may be necessary, and they may increase the capital stock in proportion to such additional subscription. SEC. 8. The said company shall have the right of way over any land through which such road as may be constructed shall pass, provided said company shall pay all damages or injury which may be done by the construction of such road, or shall have obtained the right of way from the proprietor of such land ; such damages to be assessed by a jury, upon the order or warrant of any justice of the peace of the county through which said road may run, or of any other court having proper jurisdiction, upon ten days' notice; and such jury shall take into consideration, in their assessment, as well the benefit derived as the injury done to such premises. SEC. 9. The management of said company shall be vested in five directors, who shall be stockholders; any three of whom shall constitute a quorum to do business. Such directors shall hold their offices for one year, and until their successors are elected and qualified. Capital stock may be increased. Company shall have right of way. Management of company. Board of directors to elect presi SEC. 10. The board of directors, as soon as practicable after dent. |