SECTION 2. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the said John C., Ezekiel H., and Edward, and their heirs and legal representatives, be entitled to demand and receive from all persons crossing at said ferry, the same rates of toll or ferriage allowed at the ferry at Traveller's Rest on said river. Approved, February 14, 1850. AN ACT to authorize William S. Hamill, sen., to establish a ferry across Flint river. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Georgia in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That William S. Hamill, sen., be authorized to establish a ferry across Flint river, on his own land, at or near the mouth of Hog Crawl creek, and to receive the usual tolls allowed by law to other ferries on said river. Approved, December 20, 1849. AN ACT to authorize Daniel R. Turner, of the county of Cobb, and James L. Mayson, of the county of DeKalb, to establish a ferry or bridge on the Chattahoochee river. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Georgia in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the said Daniel R. Turner and James L. Mayson, their heirs and assigns, be and they are hereby authorized to establish and keep up a ferry or bridge on the Chattahoochee river, in the counties of Cobb and DeKalb, on fractions two hundred and eighty-four in the eighteenth district of originally Cherokee, now Cobb county, and number nineteen in the fourteenth district of originally Fayette, now DeKalb county, they being lands belonging to said Turner and Mayson. SECTION 2. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the said Daniel R. Turner and James L. Mayson, their heirs and assigns, be fully authorized to demand and receive ferriage for crossing at said ferry, or toll at said bridge, at the rates herein established as follows, to-wit: For each foot passenger, six and a quarter cents; for each horse and rider, twelve and a half cents; for each gig or sulkey, twenty-five cents; for every cart and horse twelve and a half cents; for every cart and two horses, eighteen and three-fourth cents; for every wagon and team, fifty ། R cents; for every four wheel pleasure carriage, fifty cents; for every stage or carriage of like description, fifty cents; for every two horse wagon, thirty-seven and a half cents; for every four wheel wagon drawn by one horse, eighteen and three quarter cents; for each head of stock or neat cattle, two cents; for each head of hogs or sheep, one cent: Provided, also, That said Daniel R. Turner and James L. Mayson shall be responsible for accidents that may occur in passing said ferry, on account of negligence or inability of the ferry-man. Approved, February 21, 1850. AN ACT to authorize James Brewer and William Brewer to establish a ferry across the Altamaha river at Oglethorpe Bluff, and for other purposes therein mentioned. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep resentatives of the State of Georgia in General Assembly met, That from and after the passage of this act, that permission be and the same is hereby granted to James Brewer and William Brewer to establish a ferry across the Altamaha river, at "Oglethorpe Bluff," and that they be allowed to charge and receive the same rate of toll or ferriage as is allowed at Beard's Bluff ferry: Provided, they shall at all times keep sufficient water crafts and in good order: Provided, further, that the said ferry shall not interfere with the rights of land holders on the north side of said river. Approved, February 21, 1850. AN ACT to authorize Jesse P. Prescott, of the county of Lowndes, to establish a ferry over the Alapaha river on his own land, and to prescribe the rates of ferriage, and for other purposes therein named. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep resentatives of the State of Georgia in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That Jesse P. Prescott be and he is hereby authorized and empowered to establish a ferry across the Alapaha river, on his own land, and that the said Jesse P. Prescott, his heirs and legal representatives, be entitled to ask, take and receive from all persons crossing at said ferry, the same rate of toll or ferriage that is by law allowed or established at other public ferries on said river in this State. SECTION 2. And be it further enacted, That the said Jesse P. Prescott shall be held responsible for all losses or damages which may be sustained in consequence of negligence or the improper conduct by the keeper of said ferry while owner thereof. Approved, February 23, 1850. AN ACT to regulate the fees of Attorneys and Solicitors General, and other purposes therein specified. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Georgia in General Assembly_met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, From and after the passage of this act, that out of any monies arising from fines imposed, inflicted or collected on forfeited recognizances in the Superior Courts of this State, or for violation of the penal laws thereof, the Attorney or Solicitor General bringing the money into Court, shall be entitled to have his insolvent list for costs first paid, then the orders of former Solicitors to be paid according to priority of claim. SECTION 2. And be it enacted by the authority aforesaid, That all laws and parts of laws militating against this act be and the same are hereby repealed. Approved, December 20, 1849. AN ACT to amend the several acts now in force regulating the fees of Magistrates and Constables in the State of Georgia, so far as relates to the county of Chatham, and to provide for the mode of collecting the same. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Georgia in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the fees of Magistrates and Constables in civil, criminal and cases of misdemeanor, shall be as follows, viz: Justices of the Peace Fees in Civil Cases. For every warrant, summons, writ, affidavit, execution, bond, fi fa, ca sa, certificate or copy thereof, each, 311 For every cause tried by the Magistrate or Jury,. 31 621 For entering up judgment by default,. 311 For every subpoena for witness.. 16 For taking interrogatories and certifying the same,.. 1 25 For issuing process under rent law of 1827,. 1.00 For distress warrant,. 1 25 For witnessing any instrument of writing,. 311 For their commission in all estrays sold by them 61 per cent. For every exemplification, copy of office or Court 10 932 72 311 Constable's Fees in Criminal Cases. For serving writs, summons, or subpoena, each,.... 311 311 For serving a distress warrant or writ of possession, 1 25 311 311 125 For each bail bond,. For each day's attendance on the Superior or Inferior For summoning a Jury,. For every cause tried by a Jury or Magistrate,.. For a warrant,.. For a recognizance,.. For a subpoena,.. For drawing Jury and making out venire,. For issuing notice to Magistrates, or for taking exami 16 621 nation of defendants, prisoners or witnesses, each, 25 For attending an examination of a defendant or priso er, and for presiding on the trial of a slave or free 1.00 621 100 621 311 1 25 311 For issuing notice to a party defendant, or owner of For conveying a prisoner to jail, per mile,. For every twenty-four hours having in custody a prisoner before examination or trial,.. For whipping a slave or free person of color by sen- For attending at a Magistrate's Court during the ex- For summoning a Jury in every case or trial,.. SECTION 2. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That when any person or persons is or are arrested under a charge of felony or misdemeanor and enters into bond, he, she or they shall pay the magistrate and constable costs. SECTION 3. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That if any person or persons is or are convicted, upon an examination, of any felony or misdemeanor, and has or have no property to satisfy the costs, it shall be lawful for the magistrate and constable to receive their fees for the services rendered from the county, and it shall be the duty of the Justices of the Inferior Court to pay said fees out of the county funds within a reasonable time thereafter. SECTION 4. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That all laws or parts of laws militating against this act, be and the same are hereby repealed. Approved, December 19, 1849. AN ACT for the relief of Ellen B. Kennedy. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep resentatives of the State of Georgia in General Assembly_convened, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That from and after the passage of this act, Ellen B. Kennedy of the county of Bibb, the wife of William C. Kennedy, be and she is hereby authorized to contract and be contracted with as a feme sole, and to carry on business on her own account, and for her own use and benefit, notwithstanding her coverture; and that her future acquisition of money or property of any kind shall not be liable for the debts or contracts of her said husband. Approved, February 11, 1850. AN ACT to make Nancy Waters, the wife of James Waters, and Candace R. Carter, wife of John Carter of Talbot county, free dealers. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Georgia in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That from and after the passage of this act, Nancy Waters, the wife of James Waters of the county of Cass, shall be and is hereby declared to be a free dealer, with power to purchase and hold property, contract and be contracted with, to sue and be sued in her own name, notwithstanding her coverture. |