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CHAP. X.]. 2. That said party shall, at all times, keep a safe and good boat or boats in good repair, for the accommodation of all persons wishing to cross at said ferry, and shall give prompt and ready attention to all passengers or teams on all occasions, from sunrise to sunset, except in fogs and tempestuous weather.

. 3. The rate charged for crossing at said ferry, shall not exceed the following, to wit:

For two horses, mules, or oxen, and wagon and driver, $1 00

For each additional pair of horses, mules, or oxen, 25

For each horse, mule, and rider, 50

For each two horses and mules and buggy, with driver, 1 00

For each one horse or mule and buggy, with driver,. 75

For each led horse or mule, 25

For loose cattle, per head, 10

For sheep and hogs, per head, 10

For each hundred weight of merchandise, 10

For each thousand feet of lumber, 1 00

. 4. That said incorporator shall, within one year after the passage of this act, file, or cause to be filed, in the office of the register of deeds of the county in which said ferry is situated, a bond to said register, in the penal sum of five hundred dollars, with one or more sureties, conditioned that he will fulfil all the duties that are imposed upon him in this act; and in case of his failure or neglect to do so, he shall forfeit all the benefits that might have accrued to him from this act.

. 5. Any person who shall sustain any injury from the negligence or default of said party, or of the ferryman in his employ, may have a remedy by a civil action upon the bond required in this act.

. 6. The legislative assembly do hereby reserve the right to repeal said charter whenever the said incorporator shall fail to comply with the provisions of this charter.

. 7. This act shall be in force from and after its passage, and approval by the governor.

Approved April 21, 1862.

W. JAYNE, Governor.