Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly, That George Dalton, his associates and assigns, are hereby authorized to build a toll draw bridge across the Calumet river, in the county of Cook, in the State of Illinois, on the south-west quarter of section thirty-four, in township thirty-seven, north of range fourteen, east of the third principal meridian: Provided, The said Dalton shall be the owner of the said quarter section: And provided, Said bridge shall not impede the navigation of said river.

Sec. 2. The rates of toll for passing over said bridge shall be as follows: for every double wagon, carriage or sleigh, the sum of twenty-five cents, for every one horse vehicle or horse and rider, the sum of twelve and a half cents, for each horse, mule, ass, or head of neat cattle, the sum of two cents, and for each head of hogs, sheep, goats, or other animals not enumerated, the sum of one cent.

Sec. 3. The said bridge shall be commenced and completed within eighteen months from and after the passage of this act, and shall at all times be kept in good repair so as to admit of a safe passage of all persons and their property over it on the payment of the toll herein specified.

Sec. 4. That in case the said bridge shall be destroyed by high water, fire or other casualty, it shall not create a forfeiture of the rights conferred by this act, but one year shall be allowed for the re-erection thereof after the happening of said casualties.

Sec. 5. This act and the powers therein granted shall be and remain in force for the period of twenty years from and after its passage. Approved, February 17, 1841.