CHAPTER XL. AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF JOHN CUMMINS, JOHN G. BERRY, AND THOS. J. LAW, FOR SERVICES RENDERED, AS PROBATE JUDGES. Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Idaho, as follows: SECTION 1. That the county auditor of Owyhee County, Idaho Territory, be and he is hereby required to draw a warrant on the county treasurer of said county for the sum of three hundred dollars, in favor of John Cummins; also, that the auditor of Nez Perce County shall draw a warrant on the treasurer of his county for the sum of five hundred dollars, in favor of John G. Berry; also, that the auditor of Alturas County shall draw a warrant on the treasurer of his county, for the sum of three hundred dollars in favor of Thos. J. Law, for services rendered in said counties as probate judges. SEC. 2. Said warrants shall be numbered in their regular order, and paid by the treasurers out of any moneys in their hands not otherwise appropriated, as other warrants are paid. SEC. 3. This act to take effect and be in force from and after its approval by the Governor. APPROVED, December 22d, A.D. 1864. CHAPTER XLI. AN ACT TO CHANGE THE NAME OF DANIEL ROTHKOFF TO THAT OF DANIEL ROTH. Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Idaho, as follows: SECTION 1. That from and after the passage of this act, the name of Daniel Rothkoff shall be and the same is hereby changed to that of Daniel Roth. SEC. 2. This act to take effect and be in force from and after its approval by the Governor. APPROVED, December 3d, A.D. 1864. CHAPTER XLII. AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE DAVID WATSON, DAVID MCCOLLUM, AND ASA MOORE, TO ESTABLISH A BRIDGE ACROSS BOISE RIVER. Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Idaho, as follows: SECTION 1. That David Watson, David McCollum, and Asa Moore, their heirs and assigns, be and they are hereby authorized to construct and keep a bridge across Boise River, at a point about three miles above the ferry on said river, known as the upper ferry, and about eleven miles from Boise City; and they shall have the exclusive right for a bridge on said stream, for one mile each way up and down the river from the point of location, for the period of ten years from the passage of this act, together with all the privileges hereby granted: provided, that said bridge shall be subject to the general laws of this territory, relating to toll roads and bridges and provided, further, that said bridge shall be completed in a manner to be approved by the commissioners of Boise County, within twelve months from the passage of this act, or all rights herein granted shall be forfeited. SEC. 2. That it shall be lawful for the said David Watson, David McCollum, and Asa Moore, their heirs and assigns, to charge and collect in gold or silver coin, or its equivalent, toll at the following rates for crossing upon said bridge: For one pair cattle, or horses, and wagon For each additional pair of cattle or horses For loose stock other than sheep or hogs, each ... .$1 00 1 50 25 250 100 25 SEC. 3. That said bridge shall be built and safe for travel within twelve months from the passage of this act. SEC. 4. That for the purpose aforesaid, the said Watson, McCollum, and Moore, their heirs and assigns, are hereby constituted a body corporate and politic, under the name and style of the Boise Bridge Company, for the term of ten years, with power to sue and be sued in any court, to make and use a common seal, to purchase, hold, sell, and convey, such real or personal estate as the purposes of the company shall require, and to make such by-laws not inconsistent with the laws of this territory or of the United States, for the organization of the company and management of its affairs. SEC. 5. This act to take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Governor. APPROVED, December 21st, A.D. 1864. CHAPTER XLIII. AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE J. B. MCLAUGHLIN, JOHN DUVALL, AND JONATHAN KEENEY TO ESTABLISH A FERRY ON SNAKE RIVER, IN BOISE COUNTY. Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Idaho, as follows: SECTION 1. That J. B. McLaughlin, John Duvall, and Jonathan Keeney, their heirs, assigns, be and are hereby authorized to establish and maintain a ferry on Snake River, at Old Fort Boise: provided, that said ferry, within ten days from the passage of this act, shall be provided with a good and sufficient boat for the accommodation of the traveling public, for wagons and animals; also with a good skiff and sufficient number of hands to man said boats: and, provided, the same shall be run for the accommodation of the traveling public, then this charter to remain in force for ten years from the passage of this act, otherwise to be null and void. SEC. 2. Said parties are to have the exclusive ferry privilege on Snake River, for two and one-half miles above and below the point above named, for the term of years above named: provided, that this act, nor any part thereof, shall be so construed as to prohibit the county commissioners from altering and reducing the rates of toll, at the expiration of three years from the passage of this act. |