Sect. 2. The said M. M. Rich shall, at all times, keep boats in good repair, sufficient for the accommodation of all persons wishing to cross at said ferry, and shall give prompt and ready attendance on passengers and teams on all occasions, when wind and ice permit.
Sect. 3. The rates charged for crossing at said ferry, shall not exceed the following:
For each foot-passenger, 10 cts.
For each horse or mule, with or without rider, 15
For each cow or ox, 10
For each two horse, two mule, or two ox team, loaded or unloaded, with or without driver, 25
For each single horse and carriage, 25
For each additional span of horses or oxen, 10
For each swine sheep, 05
All freight of lumber, merchandise, or other articles not in teams, at the rate of 5 cents per hundred pounds, and 50 cents per thousand feet of lumber.
Sect. 4. The said M. M. Rich, within six months after the passage of this act, shall file, or cause to be filed with the county commissioners of the county of Cole, a bond for the benefit of said county, with two or more sureties, to be approved by said commissioners, in the penal sum of five hundred dollars, conditioned that he fulfil all the duties imposed on him in this act.
Sect. 5. For every neglect in keeping good and sufficient boats, or failure to give prompt and due attendance, the said M. M. Rich shall forfeit and pay a sum of not exceeding ten dollars, to be recovered by a civil action before any court having competent jurisdiction, and shall forfeit the above charter.
Sect. 6. This act shall take effect on and after its passage.
Approved April 21, 1862.
