mayor, aldermen, marshal or recorder unless he is a citizen of the corporation, and entitled to vote under the Constitution and laws of this State.

SEC. 6. That it shall be duty of the mayor and aldermen to pass ordinances, not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of this State, for the regulation of the police, and the preservation of order and law within the corporate limits of said town; for removing nuisances; keeping the streets in order, and for the protection of the lives, health, peace, and property of the citizens in said corporation, and to prescribe penalties for the violation of said ordinances.

SEC. 7. That by a two-thirds vote of said corporate authorities, they shall have the right to levy and collect a corporation tax, which shall not exceed one-half of the State tax, according to valuation of property, and when a meeting of said corporate authorities is called for this purpose, it shall be so stated in the notice. Said corporate authorities shall have the right. to establish schools in the corporation, and for this purpose may levy and collect a tax not to exceed one-half of the State tax on all circuses, shows, exhibitions of legerdemain, or other public exhibitions occurring in said corporation, where the parties charge for admittance into the same-save and except such as may be for charitable purposes. If deemed necessary, the corporate authorities may appropriate, by a two-thirds vote, the funds arising under the latter clause of this section for city purposes.

SEC. 8. That said corporation is empowered to pass all needful rules and regulations; provided, they are not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of this State; and in cases of riots or disturbances of the peace shall have the right to summon and call out such posse as may be necessary to preserve order. The mayor of said corporation shall have such jurisdiction and exercise such powers in criminal matters as may be provided by law.

SEC. 9. That the mayor, aldermen, recorder and marshal shall receive such fees of office as may be provided by the city council. SEC. 10. That this act take effect and be in force from and after its passage.

Approved December 1, 1871.

CHAPTER

CXXIX.

AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE NORTHWESTERN TEXAS LAND COM

PANY.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That J. A. McNeil, James D. Martin, W. G. Brockett and A. H. H. Toler, of the county of Erath, and their associates and successors, be and the same are hereby constituted a body politic and corporate, under the name and style of the Northwestern Texas Land Company, and by that name shall have succession, and may sue and be sued; plead and be impleaded; have and use a corporate seal, and hold property real, personal and mixed; may contract and be contracted with; and make all rules and by-laws that may be deemed necessary for the government of said company; and have and exercise all the rights and powers generally incident to such corporations in the State of Texas.

SEC. 2. That the said company shall have the right to buy and sell land; to locate land certificates, and to perfect titles; to pay taxes for non-residents; and to enable them the better to carry into effect the provisions of this act, the said corporation shall have the right to receive money on deposit; to buy and sell, draw or negotiate bills of exchange or other securities.

SEC. 3. That the president and directors of said corporation shall have full power to pass such by-laws as may be deemed necessary to carry this act into effect; to delegate authority to such officer or agent as they may think proper, and to execute or authorize the execution of all such bargains and contracts as to them may seem for the best interest of the corporation. And it is provided that a majority of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

SEC. 4. That this charter shall continue for thirty years, and this corporation shall be responsible to the extent of its property both real and personal, and the company shall be subject to such rules and rates of taxation as are by law imposed upon individuals engaged in like pursuits.

SEC. 5. That the capital stock of the company shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars.

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

Approved December 1, 1871.

CHAPTER CXXX.

AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE BRYAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF TEXAS.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That Geo. D. Haswell, S. D. Conger, Frank Clarke, and their associates and successors, be, and they are hereby created a body corporate and politic, under the name and style of the Bryan Manufacturing Company, and in their corporate name and capacity to own, build, purchase and erect buildings and machinery of all kinds, necessary for manufacturing purposes, incident to their legitimate business, as a cotton seed and palma christi oil manufacturing company, and to own, receive and purchase any real or personal estate necessary for the erection of buildings etc., for the manufacture of cotton seed and palma christi oil, oil cake, or other uses for which cotton and palma christi seeds may be used; to make contracts; to have succession and a common seal; establish by-laws for their government, and in their corporate name to sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded; to grant and receive, and to do all and any such acts and things as may be necessary and proper for the performance of the objects of the corporation, and the maintenance of their rights under this act, and as may not be inconsistent with this act, and the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State.

SEC. 2. That the capital stock of said company shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars, to be divided into shares of one thousand dollars each, which said shares shall be deemed personal property, and the holders thereof to constitute the said company. Said stock shall be transferable in such manner as may be provided by the by-laws of said company.

SEC. 3. That the business of said company shall be vested in a board of directors, to be elected by the stockholders annually, of not less than three, nor more than seven, one of whom shall be, by said board of directors or managers, elected president. Until further organized, Geo. D. Haswell shall be the first president, and shall call a meeting of the stockholders at such time and place as he may deem proper, for the further organization of the company.

SEC. 4. That the board of directors may elect such other offi cers as they may deem necessary, and give them such powers and duties as they may deem necessary; provided, that no person shall be a director unless he be a stockholder in said company; and provided, further, that the powers and duties of such officers shall not

be inconsistent with this act. A majority of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum to do business.

SEC. 5. That said corporation shall be entitled to any bonus, loan, or exemption from taxation or other benefit granted to any individual or corporation for similar purposes by any general law of the State of Texas now in force, or that may be hereafter enacted. SEC. 6. That this act take effect and be in force from and after

its passage.
Approved December 1, 1871.

CHAPTER CXXXI.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE DAVID COLLEY, HIS ASSOCIATES AND SUCCESSORS TO CONSTRUCT, OWN AND KEEP A TOLL BRIDGE ON WHITE OAK BAYOU, IN TITUS COUNTY.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That David Colley, and such persons as he may associate with him, and their successors, be and they are hereby authorized and empowered to construct, own and keep a toll bridge over and across the stream known as White Oak bayou, in the county of Titus, at the crossing known as Dabb's bridge crossing, on said stream, on the road leading from Paris, Lamar county, to Mount Pleasant, in Titus county.

SEC. 2. That said Colley, his associates and successors, shall be required, in order to be entitled to the privileges herein granted, to have a good, substantial and safe bridge above high water mark, completed and in condition for crossing wagons, stock and persons, within the space of six months from the passage of this act, and in addition thereto, shall be required to keep the main road through the bottom, adjacent to said stream, in such condition as will allow the passage of wagons when the same is not overflowed.

SEC. 3. That when said bridge is complete, said Colley, his associates and successors, shall be authorized to demand, receive and collect the following tolle, viz.: For every wagon drawn by four or six horses or more, or oxen, or more, sixty cents; for every wagon or other vehicle drawn by two horses or oxen, forty cents; for every wagon or other vehicle drawn by one horse or ox, twenty-five cents; for every man and horse, ten cents; for horses or cattle, per head, five cents; for hogs or sheep, per head, three cents.

SEC. 4. That this act shall take effect from and after its passage and continue in force for twenty-five years. Approved December 1, 1871.

CHAPTER CXXXII.

AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE PECOS IRRIGATING, MANUFACTURING AND LIVE STOCK COMPANY.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That James Speed, J. S. Magee, S. W. Hunter, J. J. McGehee, Geo. Sayers Wicks, Joseph H. Richards, L. M. Lacy and W. J. Locke, and their associates, successors and assigns, be, and are hereby, created a body politic and corporate, under the name and style of the "Pecos Irrigating, Manufacturing and Live Stock Company," with succession for ninety-nine years, and a common seal, having capacity to sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, to make contracts, buy, hold, sell and convey real, personal and mixed property; to make and enforce by-laws, rules and regulations for its government, and generally to do and perform all such acts not inconsistent with the Constitution an 1 laws of the State of Texas, and of the United States, as may be necessary to carry out the objects of this charter.

SEC. 2. That said company shall have the right to make canals, ditches, aqueducts, dams, and all other improvements necessary to the irrigation of the valley of the river Pecos, between the thirtyfirst and thirty-second parallels, of north latitude, and the tributaries of said river, within said boundary, with full power to construct, own and maintain reservoirs and tanks, for the purposes of propelling machinery for mills, cotton and woolen factories, and other manufacturing establishments, for the subsistence of stock, and for farming purposes.

SEC. 3. That the capital stock of said company shall be three hundred thousand dollars, with power to increase the same to three millions, and shall be divided into shares of one hundred dollars each, each share entitled to one vote, in person or by written proxy.

SEC. 4. That the officers of said company shall consist of not less than five nor more than eleven directors, one of whom shall be elected president of the company, and a secretary and treasurer, who shall be elected by the board of directors; and the treasurer