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CHAP. XI.] of failure or neglect to do so, they shall forfeit all the benefits that might have accrued to them from the passage of this act.

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

. 6. This act shall take effect from and after its passage.

Approved April 21, 1862.

W. JAYNE, Governor.

1. That C. M. Cooper, and R. M. Johnson, their heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, shall have the exclusive privilege, for the period of ten years, of keeping and maintaining a ferry across the Missouri river, in said territory, at a point on the Missouri river, commencing on range line between ranges number 59 and 60, and extending two miles up and one mile down said river.

. 2. That said parties 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, wagon and driver, $1 00

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

For each two horses and mules, and buggy with driver, 75