CHAPTER V.

AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES GARNET, DECEASED.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That the estate of Charles Garnet, deceased, be and the same is hereby exempted from the provisions of section 161 of "An act prescribing the mode of proceeding in district courts in matters of probate," approved August 15, 1870.

SEC. 2. That this act take effect and be in force from and after its passage.

Passed September 22, 1871.

The foregoing act, received in the office of Secretary of State October ten, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-one, having been presented to the Governor of Texas for his approval, and not having been returned by him to the House in which it originated, within the time prescribed by the Constitution, has become a law without his approval.

JAMES P. NEWCOMB,
Secretary of State.

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CHAPTER VI.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE WILLIAM BURNEY AND THOMAS BURNEY TO ERECT A TOLL BRIDGE OVER PIN OAK CREEK, IN THE COUNTY OF LIMESTONE, TEXAS.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That William Burney and Thomas Burney be and they are hereby authorized and empowered to erect a toll bridge over Pin Oak creek in the county of Limestone, where the public road from Springfield to Waxahachie and Dallas crosses the same; and that they be authorized and empowered to charge, receive and collect toll for crossing on said bridge, at the following rates, to-wit: For every footman, three cents; for every man and horse, ten cents; for

every one-horse vehicle, twenty cents; for every two-horse vehicle twenty-five cents; for every ox wagon and two yoke of oxen, thirty cents; for every ox wagon and four or six yoke of oxen, fifty cents; for every four or six-horse wagon, fifty cents; for every two-horse wagon, twenty-five cents; for every loose horse, five cents; for cattle, sheep, goats, and hogs, per head, one cent.

SEC. 2. That the right and privilege herein granted shall inure to the benefit of said William Burney and Thomas Burney, their heirs and assigns, for twenty years; provided, however, that in order to secure the privileges conferred by this act, they shall, within twelve months from the passage thereof, erect and construct a good, safe and substantial bridge over the said Pin Oak creek, at the crossing aforesaid, and shall keep the same in good repair, and in the event of any accident or casualty destroying said bridge, the said William Burney and Thomas Burney shall re-construct the same within twelve months from the date of such accident or casualty, otherwise the franchise herein granted shall abate.

SEC. 3. That this act shall take effect and be in force from its passage.

Passed September 26, 1871.

The foregoing act, received in the office of Secretary of State, October sixteen, one thousand eight hundred and seventy one, having been presented to the Governor of Texas for his approval, and not having been returned by him to the House in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution, has be come a law without his approval.

JAMES P. NEWCOMB,
Secretary of State.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A FERRY ACROSS THE BIG BRAZOS RIVER, AT OR NEAR THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ROBERTSON COUNTY, IN THE COUNTIES OF ROBERTSON AND FALLS.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That E. Parr and his heirs be and are hereby authorized to establish a ferry across Big Brazos river, at or near the north-west corner of Robertson county, on the road leading from Bremond, in

Robertson county, to Belton, in Bell county; and that the said E. Parr and his heirs shall have the right to make their landing at any point on the bank of said river in Robertson and Falls counties.

SEC. 2. That it shall be the duty of E. Parr, and his heirs, to provide and keep in good repair all necessary and sufficient boats for the transportation across said river of all passengers, wagons and other wheel carriages, horses, oxen and stock of any description; and that upon providing and keeping such boats in good repair, they shall have the right to use and enjoy said ferry within the limits below stated for and during the term of twenty years.

SEC. 3. That no other ferry boats be permitted to ferry across the said river within two miles above and below said point on said river.

SEC. 4. That the said E. Parr and his heirs shall have for and during the term of twenty years, the right to charge such rates of toll as shall be determined by the county court of Robertson county.

SEC. 5. That the said E. Parr and his heirs shall enter into bond, with sufficient security, payable to the presiding justice of Robertson county, or successors in office, for all damages that may accrue from neglect of duty.

SEC. 6. That this act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.

Passed September 26, 1871.

The foregoing act, received in the office of Secretary of State October sixteen, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-one, having been presented to the Governor of Texas for his approval, and not having been returned by him to the House in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution, has become a law without his approval.

JAMES P. NEWCOMB,
Secretary of State.

CHAPTER VIII.

AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE HOUSTON SCHUETZEN VEREIN.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That Ed. L. Leonhardt, A. Hoffman, Peter Floeck, Fritz Duerer, Jacob Binz and Charley Gehrig, and their associates and successors, be and the same are hereby created a body politic and

corporate, under the name and style of the Houston Schuetzen Verein, with power and authority to sue and be sued, to continue for fifty years, to have a common seal, and to hold real and personal estate, and generally to do and perform any and all acts necessary to carry out the objects of their incorporation.

SEC. 2. The objects of this incorporation are declared to be, the promotion of athletic and other sports, and innocent amusements, as well as to perfect the members in the art of shooting. And any person may become a member thereof by complying with the bylaws of said association, and subscribing this charter, and shall be entitled to all the rights and and privileges of said association.

SEC. 3. That said association may own and hold land in Harris county, not to exceed two hundred acres, for the purpose of their association.

SEC. 4. That one-fourth of the members are declared a quorum to do business and make by-laws for the government of said associa→ tion, and such by-laws shall in all things govern the members of said association.

SEC. 5: That this act take effect and be in force from and after its passage.

Approved September 28, 1871.

CHAPTER IX.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE C. DUNCAN AND G. W. PATTEN TO ERECT A TOLL BRIDGE OVER AQUILLA CREEK, IN THE COUNTY OF MCLENNAN, TEXAS.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That C. Duncan and G. W. Patten be and are hereby authorized and empowered to erect a toll bridge over Aquilla creek, in the county of McLennan, on what is known as the Dallas tract of land, and that they be authorized and empowered to charge and collect toll for crossing on said bridge at the following rates, to-wit: For every footman, three cents; for every man and horse, ten cents; for every one-horse vehicle, twenty cents; for every two-horse vehicle, twenty-five cents; for every ox wagon and two yoke of oxen, thirty-cents; for every ox wagon and four yoke of oxen, fifty cents; for every four or six-horse wagon, fifty cents; for every loose horse, five cents; for cattle, sheep and hogs per head, one cent.

SEC. 2. That the right and privilege herein granted shall inure to the benefit of the said C. Duncan and G. W. Patten, their heirs and assigns, for twenty years; provided, however, that in order to secure the privilege conferred by this act, they shall, within two years from the passage thereof, erect and construct a good, safe and substantial bridge over the said creek at the place aforesaid, and shall keep the same in good repair; and in the event of any accident or casualty destroying said bridge, the said Duncan and Patten shall re-construct the same within twelve months from the date of such accident or casualty, otherwise the franchise herein granted shall abate.

SEC. 3. That no bridge shall be permitted or allowed to collect toll or be erected with the right to do so for three miles above and below said bridge..

SEC. 4. That this act shall take effect and be in force from its passage.

Passed September 28, 1871.

The foregoing act, received in the office of Secretary of State October eighteen, one thousand, eight hundred and seventy-one, having been presented to the Governor of Texas for his approval, and not having been returned by him to the House in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution, has become a.law without his approval.

JAMES P. NEWCOMB,
Secretary of State.

AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF R. E. BORDEN, DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT.

WHEREAS, R. E. Borden was appointed District Attorney of the Third Judicial District of the State of Texas, on the nineteenth day of August, eighteen hundred and seventy, and on the first day of September following, entered upon the duties of said office, having taken the oath and prepared his bond as required by law; and

Whereas, the said R. E. Borden has continued faithfully to discharge the duties of said office, but the said bond was not filed until the fourth day of February, eighteen hundred and seventy-one; therefore,