Newhanover County NcArchives Court.....Grainger, Caleb 1782
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Source: Colonial Records
Written: 1782

Acts of the North Carolina General Assembly, 1782
Volume 24, Pages 413 - 474

CHAPTER XXXIII.

An Act to encourage Caleb Grainger to build a Bridge over Smith's Creek, at 
the place where the late bridge stood in Hanover County.

I. Whereas a bridge over Smith's Creek at the place where the late bridge 
stood would be convenient for travellers, and productive of much public good, 
and Caleb Grainger being desirous of building one there at his own expence, on 
condition of having the benefit thereof for the space of twenty-five years;

II. Be it therefore enacted by the General Assembly of the State of North 
Carolina, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That it shall 
and may be lawful for the said Caleb Grainger, his heirs, executors, 
administrators or assigns, to erect and build a good substantial bridge over 
Smith's Creek at the place aforesaid, and after building a bridge as 
aforesaid, it shall and may be lawful for the said Caleb Grainger, his heirs, 
executors, administrators or assigns, to keep a sufficient gate thereon, and 
take and receive from all persons that pass over the same the following rates, 
that is to say, for every footman two pence, for every man and horse four 
pence, for every horse and chair one shilling, for every four wheeled riding 
carriage including the horses drawing the same two shillings, for every cart 
eight pence, for every waggon one shilling and four pence, for every led horse 
or work ox two pence, for every head of neat cattle one penny, for every head 
of hogs or sheep one half-penny.

III. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That after the said 
bridge is built and compleated as aforesaid (provided the said bridge shall be 
so done within two years after the passing this Act) it shall not be lawful 
during the time the said bridge is kept in repair and fit for travellers and 
carriages to pass and repass over the same, for any person or persons 
whatsoever to keep any ferry, build any bridge, or set any person or persons, 
carriage or carriages, cattle, hogs or sheep, over the said creek for fee or 
reward, within two miles of the same, during the term aforesaid, under the 
penalty of twenty shillings specie for each and every offence, to be recovered 
by warrant by the said Caleb Grainger, his heirs, executors, administrators or 
assigns, before any justice of the peace for the county of New Hanover, to be 
applied to the use of the proprietor of the bridge built by the said Caleb 
Grainger, and during the said time the right and property of the said bridge 
is hereby vested in the said Caleb Grainger, his heirs, executors, 
administrators and assigns.

IV. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That when the 
aforesaid bridge shall be built, the aforesaid Caleb Grainger, his heirs, 
executors, administrators or assigns, shall keep the same in good order and 
fit for passing over, during the time aforesaid.

V. Provided nevertheless, That no toll shall be demanded or received for 
public wagons carrying public stores or supplies for the use of the army, or 
any detachment thereof, or for any troops, and all persons having occasion to 
attend general or private musters, or the annual or other elections for 
members of the General Assembly.


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