President shall

keep

count.

SEC. 8. That the president and directors of said company pair ac shall keep a fair and just account of all moneys received by them from said commissioners and subscribers to said company, and of all penalties in the delay of the payment of stock, and the amount of profits on shares that may be forfeited as aforesaid, as also all moneys expended by them in the prosecution

true

If capital stock is

not sufficient to

complete said

bridge.

of said work, and shall, at least once in each year, submit such Annual report. accounts to a general meeting of the shareholders until the said. bridge shall have been completed, and until the costs, charges, and expenses of effecting the same shall have been fully paid and discharged, and the aggregate amount upon such liquidated; or, whenever the said stock of the said company shall be nearly expended, it shall be found that the capital stock will not be sufficient to complete the said bridge according to the intent and meaning of this act, it shall and may be lawful for the president, directors and company, at a stated or a special meeting, to be convened according the by-laws of said company, to increase their number of shares to such extent as shall be deemed sufficient to accomplish the work, and to demand and receive the money subscribed for such additional shares in like manner and under like penalties as is hereinbefore provided for the original subscription.

Of declaration of dividend of pro

stockholders.

SEC. 9. That the president, directors and company shall keep a just and true account of all money received by the sev- fits, &c, among eral collectors of toll for crossing the said bridge, and declare a dividend of the profits and income thereof among all the stockholders, deducting therefrom all contingent costs and charges, and such proportions of the said income as may be deemed necessary for a contingent fund to provide for the decay, repairing or rebuilding of said bridge; and shall, on the first Monday of April and October of each year, publish the dividend of the said clear profits thereof among the stockholders, and give notice of the time and place, in at least two papers published nearest to said bridge, when and where the same will be paid, and shall cause the same to be paid accordingly; and the president and directors of said company shall, annually, on the Annual report. first Monday of January, transmit to the auditor of the territory a full statement of their affairs under oath.

If a person shall wilfully injure any

SEC. 10. That any person or persons who shall wilfully injure, break or throw down any gate which shall have been erect- part of bridge. ed on said bridge pursuant to the provisions of this act, or wilfully injure or spoil any part of said bridge or any thing

If any person shall wilfully d°

company's constructions.

thereunto belonging, he or they shall, for every such offence, forfeit to the corporation hereby created the sum of ten dollars in addition to the real damages from this wrongful act, which penalty may be recovered by the said corporation in an action of debt in any court having cognizance thereof, and a separate suit may in like manner be prosecuted and maintained by said corporation for such damages done to said bridge.

SEC. 11. That if any person or persons shall wilfully or mastroy any of the liciously remove or destroy any of the company's constructions, or place designedly or with evil intent any obstructions on said bridge so as to jeopardize the lives of persons travelling on the same, such person or persons so offending shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be adjudged on convictions thereof to be imprisoned for a term of not more than two years; Provided, that nothing herein contained shall prevent the said company from pursuing the remedy heretofore specified for damages done their bridge by the wrongful act.

Punishment.

Process may be served on any di

SEC. 12. That, in all suits or actions brought against said rector, toll gath- Company, the service of process on any director, toll gatherer, or other officer of the company, shall be good and valid in law as if made on the president thereof.

erer, &c.

Persons holding

this charter can

gation.

SEC. 13. That if the parties holding the charter granted by not obstruct navi- this act shall obstruct the navigation of the said Kansas river in any manner, either for steam, keel, or flat boats or rafts, or any other floating craft upon said river, they shall thereby forfeit the charter herein granted, and shall be liable to forfeit and pay to the party or parties so damaged the full amount of said damages, to be recovered by suit at law before any court having cognizance thereof.

Have power to

demand pay for

ing over bridge.

Proviso.

SEC. 14. The said company shall have power to ask, deevery thing pass-mand and receive pay from every person who shall cross said bridge, for all wagons, carriages or other vehicles, and for loose stock of every description; Provided, that the tribunal transacting county business for the county in which the town of St. George is located, shall from time to time prescribe the rates of toll to be charged at said bridge, which shall be kept posted up conspicuously on said bridge; and any change made by said company exceeding the rates so prescribed shall work a forfeiture of all their privileges under this act.

This act to take effect and be in force from and after its passage.

Approved February 10th, 1857.

TOLLS.

AN ACT authorizing N. B. Blanton to receive Tolls.

WHEREAS, N. B. Blanton, of Douglas county, at his own expense, and at a cost of one thousand dollars, has erected a good and substantial bridge across the Wakarusa river, at the crossing of the territorial road leading from a point on the California road, near Ferril's, in Douglas county, to Baptiste Peoria; therefore,

Be it enacted by the Governor and Legislative Assembly of

the Territory of Kansas, as follows:

SECTION 1. That the said N. B. Blanton shall have the exclusive right of enjoying the benefits of collecting for toll for crossing of said bridge, and all other bridges that may be erected over said stream, for the distance of one mile up and down said Wakarusa river, for the period of five years; Provided, that the said N. B. Blanton shall conform to a tariff of tolls that may be fixed by the tribunal that has charge of the county business in which said bridge or bridges may be situated.

This act to take effect and be in force from and after its passage.

Approved February 14th, 1857.

Preamble.

Benefits of tolls.

FERRIES.

AN ACT to establish a Ferry at Wyandott City, in the Territory of Kansas.

Be it enacted by the Governor and Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Kansas, as follows:

SECTION 1. That William Walker, Thomas H. Doyle, Cyrus Garrett and Henry M. McMullen, their heirs and assigns, are hereby authorized and empowered to keep a public ferry across the Missouri river, in the territory of Kansas, for the term of twenty-five years from and after the passage of this act; and they shall have a landing on the west side of said river, upon the lands owned or claimed by the Wyandott City Company, or others, within the town limits.

Boat to be propelled by steam or

SEC. 2. That the above named persons hereby consent, promise and agree that a good and substantial boat or boats, adapted otherwise. to the wants of the public at Wyandott city aforesaid, shall be

Exclusive right to ferry within

kept by them or their assigns; the said boat or boats to be properly manned, attended, and propelled by steam, horsepower, or otherwise, and kept in good repair.

SEC. 3. The said persons herein before named, their heirs limits prescribed. and assigns, shall have the exclusive privilege of establishing and keeping a ferry within the limits of said Wyandott city, and within one mile of the same down, and one mile and a half up the said Missouri river, on the west or Kansas side thereof, for the period of twenty-five years aforesaid; but the said perpersons, their heirs and assigns, shall execute a sufficient bond, Bond to be exe- to be approved by the tribunal transacting county business for the county in which said Wyandott city is located, and shall Bond to be renew-renew the same whenever required by said tribunal, or other competent authority, conditioned that they will comply with the conditions and provisions of this act; Provided, that the company hereby incorporated shall not have any right or privilege to keep a ferry, or have a landing, on the lands of any other persons, without such persons consent.

cuted.

ed.

Conditions and provisions.

Rates of ferri

age to be fixed

SEC. 4. The tribunal transacting county business for the from year to year. county including said Wyandott city, shall, from year to year, or whenever they think proper, fix the rates of ferriage, and a list of the same shall be posted up at the landing of said ferry.

Boat to be kept in good repair.

run

Not required to

boat before

SEC. 5. The said persons so chartered, their heirs or assigns, shall keep the said ferry and its appurtenances in good repair and condition; and they shall be allowed a reasonable time to repair, or, in case of the loss of their boat, time to procure another.

SEC. 6. The said persons so chartered, their heirs and asthe time specided. signs, shall not be required to commence running boats on said

ferry before the tenth day of April next, any thing herein to the contrary notwithstanding.

This act to take effect and be in force from and after its passage.

Approved February 17th, 1857.

Freamble.

WHEREAS, certain persons, their heirs and assigns, under the name and style of "Joseph C. Ransom & Company," have been authorized by an act of the legislature of the state of Missouri to establish and maintain a public ferry on the Missouri river, between the cities of Kansas and Wyandott; therefore,

Be it enacted by the Governor and Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Kansas, as follows:

Authority to establish faid fer

SECTION 1. Joseph C. Ransom & Company are hereby authorized to establish and maintain a public ferry on the Mis- ry. souri river, between the cities of Wyandott and Kansas, and shall have, use, possess and enjoy, in like manner as therein granted, all the rights, powers, privileges, franchises and immunities enumerated and contained in the act of the legislature of the state of Missouri authorizing said Joseph C. Ransom & Company to establish said ferry.

This act to take effect and be in force from and after its passage.

Approved February 20th, 1857.

AN ACT to incorporate a Ferry at the Town of Quindaro, across the Missouri River.

Be it enacted by the Governor and Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Kansas, as follows:

Right to keep ferry.

SECTION 1. Phineas Adams, John G. Pratt and H. M. Simpson, their associates, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, shall have the right and privilege, for the period of twenty years from and after the passage of this act, of keeping and maintaining a public ferry across the Missouri river, at the present limits of the town of Quindaro, in the territory of Kansas, and no other ferry shall be established within two miles of the present limits of the town of Quindaro aforesaid; Pro- Proviso. vided, that the ferry landing on the west side of the Missouri river shall be restricted to and confined within the limits of said town.

SEC. 2. The said Phineas Adams, John G. Pratt and H. M. Simpson shall, at all times, keep a safe and good boat or boats in good repair, sufficient for the accommodation of all persons wishing to cross at said ferry, and shall give prompt and ready attention to passengers or teams, on all occasions and at all hours, both day and night; but persons wishing to cross at said ferry in the night may be charged double fare, as hereinafter prescribed.

SEC. 3. The tribunal transacting county business for the county of Leavenworth shall regulate the terms of ferriage.

SEC. 4. The said Phineas Adams, John G. Pratt and H. M.

Safe and good boats.

County shall regulate ferriage.

Bond and security.