1883 public laws – Ch.418 Sec.2
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CHAPTER 418 An act to authorize the construction of a public ferry across the Great Pee Dee river inthe counties of Anson and Richmond. The General Assembly of North Carolina do enact:
That the said William D. Townsend, his heirs and assigns shall have all the rights, powers, franchises and privileges usually conferred upon the owners and managers of such ferries, and all rights, powers and privileges necessary to enable them to construct and establish and equip said ferry. And the said Townsend, his heirs and assigns are authorized to transport persons, vehicles of all sorts, and all kinds of freight, goods, wares aida materials over and across said river at his said ferry by means of flats, boats or any craft he may see fit to use for that purpose, and to receive as a consideration for said transportation such fare or tolls as may be provided by law, or by the proper authority.