Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-28

ter having TAKEN INTO COuSiuci oi1o's 1ic
advantages as well the disadvantages the
road may be to the same. report thereon,
whether the person is entitled to damages
or not; and if SO, how much. and shall file
such report with such justice, whereupon
said justice shall enter judgment thereon.
unless for good cause shown; and if either
party show good cause. why Judgement
shall not be entered, the justice may grant
a review of the premises. either with OF
without cost, and in all cases where own
or or owners OF such land or materials.
shall be minors. insane. or reside out or
the county where the land may lie. such
justice shall cause three public notices,
posted in three public places. within said
county, OF such apple alton. for,hree weeks
previous TO the day appointed for select
! ing viewers of such premises, at which
time, the Justice. (unless good cause be
shown.) shall proceed as if the owner had
been duly notified to attend, and Oh such
Judgment being rendered, and the cor
/ poration complying Herewith. by paying
such costs of damages awarded against
them. the corporation shall have the ex-
elusive use Of the land over which said
road is located, and for which said dam
! ages had been assessed; and the right to
take such timber. gravel. and the ma,eri-
ais for the construction OF said road. as
may be So as aforesaid allowed for in da-
images. using due diligence to remove the
same. with as lille damage TO the owner
as possible: Pr0rided hoverer, That
either party to said proceedings provided
for by this section. shall have the right 10
appeal, from the judgment of the justice
in the premises. TO the circuit court in the
proper county, within three months from
said decision; Oh the trial of which appeal
in the circuit court either party may have
the same tried by a jury of the country as
in other cases, appealed from a justice Of
the peace.
SEC 16. That if it shall be necessary.
and advantageous 10 the location, and
construction of said road, the corporation
shall have the right to lay the same along
and upon any state or county road: Pro-
rided horerer. before such location shall
be made, the corporation shall make APP
| pllcatlon TO the county commissioners of
the proper county, for such right. and such
commissioners are hereby vested with
power to grant the same, by an order en-
tered OH their records
SEC. II. That when said corporation
shall have procured the right of way, as
herein provided; they shall have the ex-
elusive use Of such land. and shall have
the sole right Of occupancy in the same,
and no person, body polite, or corporate.
shall in any way interfere, modest disturb,
or inlurc any of the rights and privileges
hereby granted
SEC. 10. The corporation may charge
and recover, by due course of law, two
pei cent. per month for any money not
paid in on subscription to the capital stock
together with costs Of suit. when called
on as prescribed in the fifth section of this
act.
SEC. 10. The corporation may charge
and recover such toll from all persons
travelling on said road, for the privilege OF
driving all manner of live stock. wagons.
and teams, pleasure carriages. sleighs.
&c. any part Of it as shall be for the
interest of the company. and the same 10
charge lower, or raise at pleasure: Pro-
rided. that the rates be posted up in some
conspicuous place or places. on said oad
and provided that said tolls shall not ne at
more than fifteen per centum per annum
on capital stock, after keeping said road
in repair.
SEC. 90. The corporation NAV make
dividends at such times as the Board OF
Directors may deem proper and cxpedient.
! SEC. 81. 1t shall be the duty of the
directors TO cause full statement of the
affairs of the Company. to be made and ex-
hibited 10 the stockholders at their annual
elections. or at any other general meeting
of the stockholders
SEC. 90. That if any person or per
sons shall wilfuly and knowingly iniure
or obstruct said road. or any par, there Of
or shall break, destroy. or def;lce any
work. edfice. or toll gate belonging there
10. such person or persons. so offending
shall pay TO the corporation three times
the amount of damages, actually done.
with the costs Of suit. to be recovered by
the corporation before any court having
competent jurisdiction.
SEC. %. The corporation may by
contract admit the intersection with any
other turnpike road or collateral road
SEC. ). 1t shall be lawful for said di-
rectors 10 orranizc 1T any (tiine) after the
passage of this act. and the said road
must be completed in three years, or this
charter will be forfeited.
SEC. 6. The corporation by their a.
gents shall have full power from time to
time. 70 examine. survey aud locate the