braced in any treaty grants, as can be entered under the provisions of an act of congress, entitled “An Act for the relief of citizens of towns, upon the lands of the United States, under certain circumstances," approved May 23, 1854; and, as soon as the title to said lands shall be obtained, pursuant to the provisions of said act of congress, the said president, with the advice and consent of the town council, shall convey, by deed or deeds of special warranty, lots or blocks, within said town, to such person or persons or company as may be entitled thereto, and said deed or deeds, so made and executed, shall be valid in law and equity.
Sect. 12. The said town council is hereby authorized to regulate and fix the compensation and fees of all the officers mentioned and provided for in this act.
Sect. 13. The said president of the town council of Yankton is hereby authorized and empowered to take acknowledgments to deeds, bonds, and all other papers relative to lands within the corporate limits, and to administer oaths, and his fees in all such cases shall be the same as are allowed to justices of the peace for like business. The said president shall provide himself with a seal containing the following words:
“President of the Town Council of Yankton, D. T.”
Sect. 14. At the expiration of the term of office of either of the officers provided for in this act, he or they shall hand over to his or their successor or successors in office, all moneys, papers, books, and property in his hands belonging to said office.
Sect. 15. This act shall take effect from and after its passage, and approval by the governor.
Approved May 8, 1862.
