Sec[Section] 1 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois represented in the General Assembly That William E Armstrong his heirs and assigns be and they are hereby authorised to build a toll bridge across Fox river in Township Thirty three North of Range three East of the third Principal meridian, by or between the aquduct crossing Said river and the Junction of the Fox and Illinois rivers, at the Town of Ottawa in Lasalle County and State of Illinois. Provided Said Bridge shall not interfere with the aquduct or the navigation of Fox River.

Sec 2 The said William E Armstrong his heirs or assigns, shall commence the building of said bridge, within ^two years and complete said bridge within^ five years from and after the passage of this act. Said bridge shall be built in a good and substantial manner so as to give a safe and easy passage to all persons and their property wishing [to cross] the same.

Sec 3 After said bridge shall be completed the said William E Armstrong his heirs or assigns are hereby authorised to place a toll gate on either end of said bridge, or elsewhere, when he or they may demand of all and every person passing said bridge, the following rate of tolls to wit for each two horse waggon, drawn by two horses, or one yoke of Oxen, twenty five cents, for each additional pair of horses or yoke of Oxen, twelve and a half cents, for each one horse Waggon or carriage Eighten and three fourth Cents, for each man and horse, twelve and a half Cents, for each head of hogs, Sheep or Goats, one Cent for each head of horses, mules, asses, or Cattle, three Cents and three Cents for each footmen.

Sec 4 The said William E Armstrong his heirs or assigns, shall at all times after the completion of said bridge, keep the same in good repair and

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allow a speedy passage, and if at any time the bridge be kept out of repair so that the same is impassible, for the space of six months [at any] one time the said bridge shall accrue to [the county] of Lasalle; Provided however that destruction of said bridge by fire, high water, or other casualty, shall not work a forfeiture of the [privileges] hereby granted, but the said Armstrong, his heirs or assigns shall proceed immediately to repair the same.

ascertain the cost of said bridge.

Sec 6 If any person or persons shall wilfully do or cause to be done any injury to said bridge, the person or persons, so offending shall forfeit and pay to the said William E Armstrong, his heirs or assigns, double the amount of said injury or damage, to be recovered before any Court having Jurisdiction of the same.

Sec 7 The said William E Armstrong, his heirs or assigns, shall be entitled to purchase, hold, and convey so much real estate as may be necess-

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sary to construct the aforesaid bridge, [and] erect a toll house ^or^ whatever may be necess[ary] for the use and purposes of said bridge.

Sec 8 In building or using the Bridge no timber, Stone, or materials shall be placed upon ground or in such a situation, as to be in the Way of, or interfere with, the work progressing on the Illinois and Michigan Canal or any Work connected therewith.

Sec 9 Said Bridges shall be deemed a public Highway, within the meaning of the Laws, providing for the punishment of persons, injuring, obstructing, or distroying public Bridges, in any manner or by any means whatever.
This act to be in force from and after [its] passage.