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ther backs and paper sides, when the number of pages do not exceed one hundred and fifty, twelve and one half cents for each one hundred pages; when the volume of laws contains over one hundred and fifty pages, the price shall be ten cents for each one hundred pages of the volume; for binding the revised laws, in case they should be revised, for furnishing leather and full binding with leather covering, law form, and done in a neat workman-like manner, fifteen cents for each one hundred pages in the volume.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of State is hereby required and at less prices authorized to contract for the binding, in the first section of in specified this act specified, at less prices than therein named, if in his power so to do.

than are here

First sec. of

SEC. 3. That the first section of "an act providing for the act of Jau. 31, binding the laws and journals," approved January 31st, 1840, repealed 1840, be and the same is hereby repealed.

APPROVED, February 23d, 1843.

In force, Feb. 1, 1843.

AN ACT to authorize Henry H. Singleton to build a mill-dam across the
Crab Orchard creek.

SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly, That Henry H. SingleRight to erect and continue ton, his heir, and assigns, are hereby authorized to erect and a mill dam continue a mill-dam across the Crab Orchard creek, on the granted to H. south-west fourth, of the north-west fourth, of section ninehis heirs, &c. teen, township nine south, of range one east, in the county of Williamson.

H. Singleton,

APPROVED, February 1st, 1843.

In force, AN ACT authorizing Benjamin Vermilion to erect a mill-dam across RacFeb.1, 1843. coon creek, in Clay county.

mill-dam

granted

SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, Right to build represented in the General Assembly, That Benjanin Vermil ion, his heirs and assigns, be and they are hereby authorized to build and continue a mill-dam across Raccoon creek, in Clay county, on section eighteen, in township two north, in range seven east, third principal meridian, ten feet high from the bed of said creek; Provided, however, that said mill-dam shall be so constructed as not to interfere with private rights. This act to be in force from and after its passage. APPROVED, February 1st, 1843.

Height

AN ACT to authorize Benjamin B. Gates and David Higby to extend their

mill-dam, on the rapids of the Mississippi river.

In force,

Feb. 6, 1843.

SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, Location of represented in the General Assembly, That Benjamin B. Gates dam and David Higby be and they are hereby authorized to build and continue their wing-dam, on the Des Moines rapids of the Mississippi, contiguous to fractional section number twelve, in township number five north, range number nine, west of the fourth principal meridian, in the county of Hancock.

extent

SEC. 2. The said wing-dam shall not be raised exceeding Height and ten feet high above low water mark, and shall not be extended more than one hundred and twenty-five rods in length; Pro- Not to intervided, said dam shall in no case be so constructed as to inter- fere with navigation fere with the navigation of said river.

of Gates &

SEC. 3. The rights and privileges herein granted unto the Grant to exsaid Benjamin B. Gates and David Higby shall extend to tend to heirs their heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, for the pur- Higby pose of conveying the water of said river to their mills and other machinery. This act to take effect from and after its passage.

APPROVED, February 6th, 1843.

AN ACT to authorize John T. Davis, and his associates, to build a milldam on Saline creek, in Williamson county.

In force, Feb. 23, 1843.

J. T. Davis

dam across Saline creek

SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly, That John T. Davis, his associates, heirs and assigns, be and they are hereby authorized authorised to to construct and build a mill-dam across the Saline creek, on the build a mill south-east fourth, of the south-east quarter, of section eleven, township ten south, of range four, east of the third principal meridian, in Williamson county. This act to take effect and be in force from and after its passage. APPROVED, February 23d, 1843.

AN ACT to authorise Isaac Gordon to build a mill-dam.

In force,

Feb. 28, 1843.

build a mill

SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly, That Isaac Gordon be Isaac Gordon and he is hereby authorised to build and continue a mill-dam authorised to across the Little Wabash river, on the south-east quarter of dam across the north-east quarter of section twenty-nine, in township Little Wa six north of range six, east of the third principal meridian, in bash Effingham county; Provided, that the right hereby given does not interfere with the rights of any other person that may have. been heretofore authorised to build a mill-dam across said river.

Manner of

SEC. 2. The said dam shall not exceed five feet high from construction the bed of the said river, and shall be constructed so as to allow the safe passage of the descending navigation of said river.

Szc. 3. The State hereby reserves the right of constructing a lock, cut, sluice, or other device, for the transit of the trade on the river, over, around, or near the site of the said dam, whenever it may be deemed advisable by the Legislature, for the improvement of the navigation of said river, without any charge or cost to the State for the right of way, by the said Isaac Gordon, his successors or assigns; Provided, the said Isaac Gordon, his heirs or assigns, shall be the owner of the lands on both sides of said river where the said dam shall be built. APPROVED, February 28th, 1843.

In force, AN ACT to authorise Alexander Johnson to build a mill-dam across the Mar. 2, 1843. Little Wabash River.

SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly, That Alexander Johnson be and he is hereby authorised to build a mill-dam across cross the Wa. the Little Wabash river, in Clay county, on the north-east quarter of the north-east quarter of section ten, in township three north, of range seven east.

Mill-dam a

bash river

How constructed

State may construct a

lock

SEC. 2. The said mill-dam shall not exceed six feet high from the bed of the river, and shall be so constructed as to allow the safe passage of the descending navigation on said river; Provided, he shall own the land on both banks of the river, and shall not interfere with individual rights and privileges.

SEC. 3. The State hereby reserves the right to construct a lock, or some other device for the transit of the trade on the river, over, around, or near the site of said dam, whenever it may be deemed advisable by the Legislature, for the improvement of the navigation of said river, without any cost to the State for the right of way, by said Alexander Johnson.

SEC. 4. Said Alexander Johnson, in order to secure the beTime of com- nefit of this act, shall have said mill-dam completed, and a pleting same mill in operation in two years from the passage of this act. APPROVED, March 2d, 1843.

In force, Mar. 2, 1843.

John Van

fleet may build a mill. dam across Fox river

AN ACT to authorize John Vanfleet to build a dam across Fox river.

SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois. represented in the General Assembly, That John Vanfleet, his heirs and assigns, be and he is hereby authorized to construct, build and continue a mill-dam across Fox river, at and on sections nine and ten, in township thirty-eight north, range eight, east of the third principal meridian, in the county of

Kane, to the height of not exceeding five feet above low water mark; Provided, that said grant shall not be construed so as to prevent the State from improving said Fox river at the place, by dams, locks, or in any other mode, at any time hereafter, for the purpose of slack water navigation or otherwise. This act to be in force and take effect from and after its passage. APPROVED, March 2d, 1843.

AN ACT authorising the erection of a mill-dam across Rock river.

In force,

Mar. 3, 1843.

SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly, That William Talcott, Da- Mill-dam arius Adams, George Stevens, and their associates, be and are cross Rock hereby authorised to build a dam across Rock river, not excee- river ding three feet in height above low water mark, on the southwest quarter of section number thirteen, in township number forty-six north, and range number one, east of the third principal meridian, in the county of Winnebago; Provided, that the prietors of said dam shall erect and keep in repair a lock or apron in the same, of such construction as to render the passage safe and easy for boats and rafts common in Rock river, and shall allow the same to pass and re-pass free from charge at all times during the continuance of said dam. APPROVED, March 3d, 1843.

pro

AN ACT to authorise John W. Smith, Benjamin B. Brown, Abijah Smith, In force, and Charles McClure, to build a dam across Fox river.

Mar. 3, 1843.

SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Aesembly, That John W. Smith, Mill-dam aBenjamin B. Brown, Abijah Smith, and Charles M'Clure, their cross Fox heirs and assigns, be and they are hereby anthorised to con- river struct and build a mill-dam across Fox river, at the town of McHenry, in the county of McHenry, from lots one and two, three and four, of block twenty-seven, on the west side of Fox river, to lots one, two, three, and four, of block nine, on the east side of said river, to the height of five feet above low water mark; Provided, said grant [dam] shall not be constructed so as to prevent the State from improving said river at that place at any time or manner that may be deemed proper. This act to take effect from and after its

APPROVED, March 3d, 1843.

passage.

AN ACT to authorise the building of a mill-dam across the Little Wabash

river, in White county.

SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly, That Price H. Howell and John

In force,

Mar. 3, 1843.

sons may

build a mill

the Little

Certain per- Hodgson, and their associates, be and they are hereby authorised to build a mill-dam across the Little Wabash river, on the dam across south-west fourth of the north-east quarter of section twentyone, in township three south of range ten east, in White coun. ty, Provided, the said Price H. Howell and John Hodgson, and their associates, shall be the owners of the land on both sides of the river.

Wabash river in White co.

How constructed

To be erected

SEC. 2. Said mill-dam shall not be more than twelve feet high from the bed of the river, through which a good and sufficient lock shall be constructed, and made ninety feet long and twenty-five feet wide, to admit of the safe passage of all boats ascending and descending said river, and the said lock shall at all times be kept in good repair, and the said Howell and Hodgson, or assigns, shall open the same for the speedy passage of all boats or crafts, upon application being made, free of any charge whatever; and upon failure to comply with the foregoing provisions contained in this act, the said Howell and Hodgson, and associates or assigns, shall be liable for all damage that may be sustained by reason of such omission or ne. glect, to be recovered before any court having competent ju. risdiction.

SEC. 3. The said Price H. Howell and John Hodgson, and in four years their associates, shall be allowed the term of four years from the passage of this act to erect said mill-dam and lock; Provided, that said lock shall be first constructed in order that the navigation of said river may not be obstructed during the erecting of said dam.

APPROVED, March 3d, 1843.

In force, Mar. 4, 1843.

Mill-dam across Big Muddy

AN ACT to authorise William T. Ryburn and Bird T. Ryburn to erect a a mill-dam across Big Muddy river.

SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly, That William T. Ry burn and Bird T. Ryburn, their heirs or assigns, are hereby authorised to erect a mill-dam across Big Muddy river, on the north-west quarter of section twenty, in township eight south of range one, east of the third principal meridian, in the county of Williamson; Provided, said mill-dam shall not exceed nine fect in height, and may hereafter be regulated by the Legislature; Provided, however, that this act shall not be construed to authorise any obstruction to the free navigation of said river; And provided further, that in case any injurious consequences shall result to the navigation of said stream, by the construction of the contemplated dam, as recited by this act, the proprietors of the same shall in all respects be liable to the extent of the injury resulting therefrom; any thing in this act to the contrary notwithstanding.

APPROVED, March 4th, 1843.

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