ties to whom the same were directed, and the description and amount of the instrument protested; which record shall at all times be competent evidence to prove such notice in any trial, before any court in this territory, where proof of such notice may become requisite.
Sect. 7. It shall be the duty of the several clerks of the district courts to receive and keep safe all the records and papers directed by this chapter to be deposited in their office, and give attested copies of any of said records or papers when required; and copies so given by the said clerk are hereby declared to be as valid as if the same had been given of forfeitures. by the said notaries-public. All forfeitures under this act shall be, one half to the use of this territory, and the other half to him or them who shall sue for the same; to be recovered in a civil action, in any court having jurisdiction of the same in the county where such notary-public shall reside.
Sect. 8. Every notary-public, before he enters upon the duties of his office, shall provide an official seal and deposit an impression of the same, together with said oath and bond, in the office of the secretary of the territory.
Sect. 9. Notaries-public shall have full power and authority to take acknowledgments of deeds, and administer oaths, in all cases where oaths are required by law to be made.
Sect. 10. Full faith and credit shall be given to all the protestations, attestations, and other instruments of publication of all notaries-public now in office, or hereafter to be appointed under the provisions of this chapter.
Sect. 11. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage, and approval by the governor.
- Approved April 21, 1862.
