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period of twenty years, of keeping and maintaining & ferry across the Missouri river opposite St. Helena, Nebraska terri- tory, and for the distance of three miles above and below said point on the Missouri river.
Sec. 2. That said Ole Sampson, his heirs, executors admini- Datina strators or assigns, shall at all times, 'keep & safe and good boat or boats in good repair, for the accommodation of all per- sons wishing to cross said ferry; and shall give prompt and ready attention to all passengers, freight or teams on all oc- casions, from sunrise to sunset, except in tempestous weather.
Sec. 3. The rates charged for crossing said ferry shall not age. cxceed the foļlowing [rates,] to wit:
For two horses, mules or oxen and wagon with driver, onc dollar.
For each additional pair of horses, mulcs, or oxen, thirty cents.
For each two horses or mules and buggy with driver, sev- enty-five cents.
For each one horse or mule with buggy and driver fifty cents.
For each led horse, or mule twenty-five cents.
For loose cattle, per head, fifteen cents.
For sheep and logs, per heach, ten cents.
For each hundred pounds of freight or merchandise, ten cents.
For each thousand feet of lumber, one dollar.
Sec. 4. This act shall take effect from and after its passage and approval.
Approved, December 30, 1863.
