formed the said contract on his part, as fully as he might or could have done if he had conveyed the said farm to the said Guysbert, in his life time. CHA P. XCVIII. AN ACT for raing Money to complete the building of the CourtHouse and Gaol in the County of Otsego. Passed April 3, 1807. E it enacted by the People of the State of New-York, represented in Senate and Assembly, That the supervisors of the county of Otsego, be and they are hereby empowered and directed to raise and levy on the freeholders and inhabitants of said county, a sum not exceeding one thousand five hundred dollars, for the purpose of completing the court-house and gaol therein, with the additional sum of five cents on each dollar for collecting the same, and one cent on each dollar for treasurer's fees; which said sums shall be raised, levied and collected in the same manner as the other contingent charges of said county are raised, levied and collected. 1. Bridge over the Genesee-river, monies to be raised in Ontario & Genesee, to build. 2. Commissioners to superintend building said bridge-3. To give bond-4. To account. AN ACT to raise Money to build a Bridge across the Genesee-River. Passed April 3, 1807. IBE E it enacted by the People of the State of New-York, represented in Senate and Assembly, That the supervisors of the counties of Ontario and Genesee, shall be and they are hereby authorized and required, at their next annual meeting, in each county respectively to direct to be raised, levied, collected and paid as the necessary and contingent expenses of said counties are by law directed to be raised, levied and collected, the sum of two thousand dollars, in each of the said counties respectively, for the purpose of building a bridge across the Genesee-river, between the towns of Hartford and Southampton, at or near the place where a part of the old bridge now stands, together with the sum of five cents on each dollar for collecting the same, with one cent on each dollar for treasurer's fees; which sums, when collected and paid into the respective treasuries of the said counties, to be drawn out by order of the commissioners appointed by this act. II. And be it further enacted, That Matthew Warner and William Markham, of the county of Ontario, and Peter Sheffer, of the county of Genesee, be commissioners, whose duty it shall be to superintend and direct the building of said bridge, and to make such use of the materials in the old bridge as they may think proper for that purpose; which said commissoners shall continue in office for the purpose of keeping said bridge in repair, until the monies hereby directed to be raised be expended. 1 2 3 III. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the commissioners hereby appointed, to give a bond to the supervisors of the county of Ontario and Genesee, respectively, in the penal sum of five thousand dollars, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties imposed on them by this act; and that it shall be lawful for the treasurers of the said counties of Ontario and Genesee, and they are hereby required and directed, to pay to the order of the said commissioners, all monies which they may have received by virtue of this act. IV. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of said commissioners, and they are hereby required to account with the supervisors of the counties of Ontario and Genesee, respectively, for all monies which shall come into their hands by virtue of this act. CHAP. C. AN ACT to prevent Trespasses on certain Oyster Beds therein men WH tioned. Passed April 5, 1807. THEREAS it has been represented to this legislature, that persons holding lands in front of the oyster beds on the west and south side of Staten-Island, have staked off the said oyster beds and prevent the public from the privilege of taking oysters therefrom as usual. In remedy whereof, BE it enacted by the People of the State of New-York, represented in Senate and Assembly, That from and after the passing of this act, it shall not be lawful for any person or persons to stake off any of the oyster beds aforesaid, or to prevent or interrupt any person or persons from taking or carrying off oysters from the said beds, lying to the west and south of the island as aforesaid, under the penalty of twenty dollars for every such offence, to be recovered, with costs of suit, before any justice of the peace, or in any court having cognizance thereof. CHA P. CI. 1. Essex turnpike company-3. Incorporated-4, 9. Privileges and Powers-5. Estate. 7. Commissioners to receive subscriptions. 2. Road, route of. I. 6. Shares, number and value. 8. Toll, rates of. AN ACT to incorporate the Essex Turnpike Road Company. 11. BE Passed April 3, 1807. E it enacted by the People of the State of New-York, represented in Senate and Assembly, That Roger Alden Hiern, James M'Crea, Jonathan Lynde, Thomas Stower, Abraham Akin, Levy Higby, Benjamin Vaughan, Belden Noble, Ralph Hascall, Jonathan Steel, George Throop, Joseph Shelden, Stephen Cuyler, and all such others as shall associate, for the purpose of making a 2 good and sufficient turnpike road, to begin at a place called Grog harbour, situate on the west side of Lake-Champlain, in the town of Essex, in the county of Essex; from thence, to run northwardly, to the dwelling house of Belden Noble, in the said town of Essex; from thence to the dwelling house of Joseph Shelden, in the town of Willsborough; from thence to the dwelling house of Jonathan Lynde, and from thence to the dwelling house of Levi Cooly, in the said town of Willsborough, and from thence, northwardly, by the most eligible route, until the said road shall intersect the great northern turnpike road in the county of Essex, so as to promote the 3 interests of the public and of this corporation, their successors and assigns, be and they are hereby created a body corporate and politic, by the name of "The president, directors and company of the Essex turnpike road company ;" and they are hereby ordained, constituted and declared to be a body corporate and politic, in fact and in name; and by that name they and their successors shall and may have continual succession, and shall be persons in law capable of suing and being sued, pleading and being impleaded, answering and being answered unto, defending and being defended, in all courts and places whatsoever, in all manner of actions and complaints, matters and causes: by the same name and style shall be in law capable of purchasing, holding and conveying any estate, real and personal, for the use of said corporation: Provided, That 5 such estate, as well real as personal, so to be purchased and held, shall be necessary to fulfil the end and intent of the said corporation, and to no other purpose whatsoever. II. And be it further enacted, That the stock of the said company, hereby incorporated, shall consist of one thousand shares, of twenty-five dollars each; and that Roger Alden Hiern, Ralph Hascall and Levi Higby be, and they are hereby appointed commissioners to receive subscriptions for the said stock, in the manner directed in and by the act, entitled "An act relative to turnpike companies," passed the thirteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and seven. III. And be it further enacted, That the said company hereby incorporated, shall be entitled to, exact and receive, at each of the gates or turnpikes to be erected on said road, for any number of miles not less than ten in length of the said road, the following sums of money, and so in proportion for any greater or less distance, from all persons travelling or using the same: For every waggon drawn by two horses, mules or oxen, twelve and an half cents, and three cents for every additional horse, mule or ox attached to such waggon; for every cart or other carriage drawn by two horses, mules or oxen, twelve and an half cents, for every additional horse, mule or ox attached to such cart or other carriage, three cents; for every horse and rider, four cents; for every horse led or driven, three cents; for every cart drawn by one horse or mule, six cents; for every chair, sulkey, chaise or other pleasure carriage with one horse, twelve and an half cents; for every chariot, coach, coachee or phaeton or other four wheel pleasure carriage, twenty-five cents; for every sleigh or sled drawn by two horses, mules or oxen, eight cents, and so in proportion if drawn by a great 6 7 er or less number of horses, mules or oxen; for every score of horses or cattle, twenty cents, and so in proportion for a greater or less number; for every score of sheep or hogs, eight cents; for for every stage-waggon drawn by two horses, twelve and an half cents, and three cents for every additional horse attached to such. stage-waggon. 9 IV. And be it further enacted, That the said company, hereby incorporated, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, powers and immunities which are given and granted in and by the aforesaid act, entitled "An act relative to turnpike companies, and shall be subject to all the conditions, provisions, restrictions and regulations contained in the said recited general act. 4. CHA P. CII. 1. Lots, at the Onondaga salt springs, superintendent to lease to present occupants. At Liverpool, 60 to be surveyed-5. One half may be sold-6. Terms. At Geddes' works, number to be surveyed and sold-terms. .... 7. .... 10. Monies to be paid John Terry and others, balance for making certain road. 2. State lands, near the salt works, may be leased in lots of 20 acres-3. Conditions. 8. Utensils for manufacturing salt-2. Penalty on manufacturers for not having. AN ACT authorizing the Superintendent of the Onondaga Salt Springs, to Lease to the Manufacturers of Salt, the Lots they now occupy, and for other Purposes. 1 I. 2 B Passed April 3, 1807. E it enacted by the People of the State of New-York, represented in Senate and Assembly, That it shall be lawful, and it is hereby made the duty of the superintendent, to lease for the term of twenty-one years, to the present lessees, or to their assigns, the lots now leased, and which leases will expire in June next, subject to the same regulations and restrictions as are provided in the several acts relative to said springs. II. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the said superintendent to cause to be surveyed into lots of not more than twenty acres each, such and so much of the unoccupied lands of this state adjacent to said works, as the said superintendent shall think proper; and the said lots, so surveyed, it shall be the duty of the said superintendent, to lease for the term of twenty-one years, to each of the present manufacturers of salt, one of the said lots, 3 upon condition that such lessee will ditch and drain the same, or so much thereof, as shall be determined be the superintendent to be the proportion or part of such lessee; and if such lessee shall neglect or refuse to do and perform such ditching and draining, at the time or times as shall be determined by said superintendent; that then, and in such case it shall be lawful for such superintendent or his successor, to re-enter and take possession of the same, and to release said lots to any other person as he shall think proper. 4 III. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the superintendent to cause thirty acres of the land lying adjacent to Liverpool, to be surveyed into sixty lots; and that he shall sell such of them as he may deem proper, not exceeding thirty in number, at public acution, to the highest bidder, giving three weeks notice of the time of the sale, one fourth part of the purchase money to be paid at the day of the sale, and the remainder secured by bond and mortgage, in three annual instalments, and on payment of the whole, the superintendent shall execute to the purchaser a good and sufficient deed for the premises, in behalf of the people of this state. IV. And be it further enacted, That twenty lots be laid out at the 7 settlement known by the name of Giddes's works, not more than ten of which shall be sold in the manner and on the conditions prescribed for the sale of the lots at Liverpool. V. And be it further enacted, That each manufacturer shall keep at all times, one good pan or ladle to every two kettles he may employ, for the purpose of removing the feculent matter, during the process of making salt; and that for every neglect in this respect, the superintendent shall be entitled to recover a fine or penalty of fifty cents, before any justice of the peace of the county, to be imposed, levied and collected in a summary manner. 9 VI. And be it further enacted, That the treasurer, on the war- 10 rant of the comptroller, pay to John Terry, John G. Terry and Nehemiah Earl, the sum of eight hundred and forty-one dollars, being a balance due to them on orders drawn on the superintendent of salt works, for making a road from Salina to Green-Point, agreeably to a contract made with Jasper Hopper and William I. Vredenburgh, commissioners appointed for that purpose by an act passed April 10th, 1804. CH A P. CIII. 1. Denmark erected from part of Harrisburgh-2. Poor and money, how divided. AN ACT to divide the Town of Harrisburgh, in the County of Lewis. I. E it enacted by the People of the State of New-York, repre . Brented int Senate and Assembly, That from and after the first Monday of February, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eight, all that part of the town of Harrisburgh, known and distinguished by township number five, be and the same is hereby erected into a separate town, by the name of Denmark; and that the first town meeting shall be held at the dwelling house of Simeon Dunham, in said town; and that all the remainder of the town of Harrisburgh, shall continue a separate town, by the name of Harrisburgh; and that the first town meeting shall be held at the dwelling house of Solomon Buck, in said town. II. And be it further enacted, That as soon as may be after the next town meetings, to be held in the aforesaid towns, the supervisors and overseers of the poor thereof, on notice previously given by said supervisors for that purpose, shall meet and divide VOL. V. P 1 2 |