denomination, having as such, any peculiar mode of performing that ceremony.
Sect. 16. But where any mode is thus pursued, which dispenses with the services of a clergyman or magistrate, the husband is responsible for the return directed to be made to the clerk of the board of county commissioners, and is liable to the above-named penalty if the return is not made.
Sect. 17. Illegitimate children become legitimate by the subsequent marriage of their parents, and all marriages heretofore contracted are hereby declared legalized and in full force and effect.
Sect. 18. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage, and approval by the governor.
- Approved May 7, 1862.
MILITIA.
CHAPTER 60.
AN ACT TO ORGANIZE AND DISCIPLINE THE MILITIA OF THE TERRITORY OF DAKOTA.
Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Dakota:
Section 1. That all able-bodied white male citizens, residents of this territory, being eighteen years of age and under the age of forty-five years, excepting persons exempt by law, shall be enrolled in the militia, and perform military duty, in such manner, not incompatible with the constitution and laws of the United States, as hereinafter prescribed.
Sect. 2. That the territory shall constitute but one division, and shall be under the command of one brigadier-general