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 down and the power the council had was voted to the com- pany and James Hale was elected 2nd Lieut instead of James Officer—

May 20 David Carson paid a fine into the treasury of 50 cents for not standing guard.

BY LAWS &c

Murders—

Anyone guilty of wilful murder shall be punished by death and shall not be forced into trial before three days.

Anyone guilty of manslaughter shall be delivered to the authorities in Oregon.

Any one guilty of Rape or attempt at it shall receive thirty nine lashes for three successive days—

Any one guilty of open adultery, or fornication shall receive 39 lashes on their bare back.

Any one guilty of Larceny shall be fined double the amount, and receive 39 lashes on his bare back.

Any one guilty of indecent language shall be fined at the discretion of the Ex. Counsel.

Every Dog found running about Camp at large shall be shot at the discretion of the Capt. —

There shall be a driver of every 33 head of lose Cattle and every one shall drive in proportion to the lose cattle he may have.

The Committee for the purpose of drafting the Constitution, have wrote out a few by-laws for the Consideration of the emigrants. Signed in the Name of Committee.

Wm Dawson Chairman

Weston, Mo.