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Statutes of the State of Nevada - Fourth Session, 1869 CONTENTS ________
No.	Title	Page
1	An Act for the relief of C. S. Varien—approved January 26, 1869.	43
2	An Act to authorize the Commissioners of Ormsby County to issue to the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Company Bonds to the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars, and to provide for the payment of the same—approved January 27, 1869.	43
3	An Act to create a Board of Commissioners to examine and report upon the amount of just claims existing, for property destroyed and for losses sustained by Indian depredations in Humboldt County, in this State, in the years 1867 and 1868—approved January 30, 1869.	45
4	An Act to transfer certain Moneys in the Indigent Sick Fund of Esmeralda County, to the Redemption and Treasurer’s Salary Fund of said County—approved January 30, 1869.	47
5	An Act to amend an Act entitled an Act to provide for the publication of the decisions of the Supreme Court of the State of Nevada—approved January 30, 1869.	47
6	An Act to repeal an Act entitled “An Act to encourage the construction of a Telegraph Line to Unionville and Star City,” approved February ninth, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four—approved February 1. 1869.	49
7	An Act to authorize the Commissioners of Storey County to issue to the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Company, Bonds to the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars, and to provide for the payment of the same—approved February 1, 1869.	49
8	An Act to establish the financial transactions of the State upon a coin basis—approved February 2, 1869.	51
9	An Act for the purpose of placing the finances of Lyon County upon a permanent cash basis, and to provide for the payment of the outstanding indebtedness of the said County—approved February 4, 1869.	52
10	An Act to create Legislative Funds—passed February 5, 1869.	54
11	An Act to amend Section sixty-six of an Act entitled “An Act concerning conveyances,” approved November 5, 1861—approved February 10, 1869.	55
12	An Act to authorize the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to draw the percentage allowed by the United States to this State, on the sale of public lands sold in the State of Nevada—approved February 10, 1869.	56
13	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to amend chapter one hundred and thirteen of the statutes of one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six, entitled ‘An Act to consolidate and pay certain indebtedness of the County of Ormsby,’ approved March twelfth, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six,” approved March 4, 1867—approved February 10, 1869.	57
14	An Act to provide for the payment of the indebtedness of Esmeralda County—approved February 10, 1869.	58
15	An Act to amend Section seven of an Act entitled “An Act to repeal an Act entitled ‘An Act to authorize the incorporation of the Town of Aurora to the City of Aurora,’ approved February 9, 1864, and to provide for the payment of the indebtedness thereof,” approved February 17, 1866—approved February 10, 1869.	59
16	An Act in relation to changing the names of Individuals—approved February 10, 1869.	60
17	An Act to amend Section 44 of an Act entitled “An Act to provide for organizing and disciplining the Militia of the State,” approved March 4th, A. D. 1865—approved February 12, 1869.	60
18	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to regulate proceedings in criminal cases in the Courts of Justice in the Territory of Nevada,” approved November 26, 1861—approved February 12, 1869.	61
19	An Act supplementary to an Act entitled “An Act for securing Liens to Mechanics and others,” approved November 21, A. D. 1861—approved February 12, 1869.	61
20	An Act to authorize the Commissioners of Lyon County to issue to the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Company Bonds to the amount of Seventy-five Thousand Dollars, and to provide for the payment of the same—approved February 15, 1869.	62
21	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act relating to officers, qualification, times of election, terms of office, official duties, resignations, removals, vacancies in office, and the mode of supplying the same, misconduct in office, and to enforce official duty,” approved March ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six—approved February 16, 1869.	64
22	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act concerning Crimes and Punishments,” approved November 26th, 1861—approved February 16, 1869.	64
23	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to amend an Act entitled ‘An Act to provide for the Incorporation of Railroad Companies, and the management of the affairs thereof, and other matters relating thereto,’ approved March 22, 1865;” approved March 9, 1866—approved February 16, 1869.	65
24	An Act to provide for the Incorporation of the Grand Lodge of the “Independent Order of Good Templars,” and its subordinate Lodges—approved February 16, 1869.	66
25	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to regulate proceeding in Criminal Cases in the Courts of Justice in the Territory of Nevada,” approved November 26, 1861—approved February 20, 1869.	66
26	An Act to prevent the spread of contagious diseases—approved February 20, 1869.	67
27	An Act to Transfer certain Funds—approved February 20, 1869.	68
28	An Act prescribing Rules and Regulations for the execution of the Trust arising under the Act of Congress entitled “An Act for the Relief of the Inhabitants of Cities and Towns upon the Public Lands,” approved March 2, 1867—approved February 20, 1869.	68
29	An Act to relinquish title to and granting jurisdiction over certain property within this State to the United States—approved February 20, 1869.	71
30	An Act to aid in the erection of the National Lincoln Monument—approved February 20, 1869.	71
31	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act prescribing the mode of maintaining and defending possessory action on Public Lands in this State,” approved March 9th, 1865—approved February 20, 1869.	72
32	An Act to provide for preserving the evidence of the official acts of officers taking acknowledgments, etc—approved February 20, 1869.	72
33	An Act to provide for the erection of a State Capitol at Carson City—approved February 23, 1869.	73
34	An Act directing the Board of County Commissioners of Lander County to audit and allow certain claims—approved February 23, 1869.	75
35	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act for the Incorporation of the Protestant Episcopal Churches in the United States of America, in the Territory of Nevada,” passed by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Nevada, and approved December 19, 1862—approved February 23, 1869.	76
36	An Act to confer upon Curtis H. Lindley, a minor, the powers, privileges and responsibilities of an adult—approved February 25, 1869.	77
37	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act relating to Elections, the manner of conducting and contesting the same, election returns and canvassing the same, fraud upon the ballot box, destroying and attempting to destroy the ballot box, illegal or attempted illegal voting, and misconduct at elections,” approved March 9, 1866—approved February 25, 1869.	77
38	An Act to incorporate the town of Gold Hill—approved February 25, 1869.	78
39	An Act supplementary to an Act entitled “An Act to establish the financial transactions of the State on a coin basis,” approved February 2, 1869, and making provisions by which County Commissioners and Municipalities may be enabled to carry out the provisions thereof—approved February 26, 1869.	85
40	An Act to redistrict the State of Nevada—approved February 27, 1869.	86
41	An Act to amend an Act of the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Nevada entitled “An Act to create Counties and establish the boundaries thereof,” approved November 25, 1861—approved February 27, 1869.	88
42	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to provide for the Incorporation of Railroad Companies, and the management of the affairs thereof, and other matters relating thereto,” approved March 22d, 1865—approved February 27, 1869.	89
43	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to create the office of State Printer, define the duties and compensation thereof, and provide for the time and manner of election,” approved January 10, 1865—approved February 27, 1869.	90
44	An Act to provide for the payment of the outstanding and other indebtedness of Humboldt County—approved February 27, 1869.	91
45	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to create a Board of County Commissioners in the several counties of this State, and to define their duties and powers,” approved March 8, 1865—approved February 27, 1869.	92
46	An Act [to] amend Section 84 of an Act entitled “An Act to amend ‘An Act to provide Revenue for the support of the Government of the State of Nevada,’ approved March 9th, 1865,” approved February 24th, 1866—approved February 27, 1869.	94
47	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to provide for the formation of corporations for certain purposes,” approved March 10th, 1865—approved February 27, 1869.	95
48	An Act supplementary to an Act of the Governor and Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Nevada, approved November 21st, 1861, entitled “An Act defining the time of commencing civil actions.” Approved February 27, 1869.	95
49	An Act concerning conveyances of mining locations and claims by minors—approved February 27, 1869.	96
50	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act in relation to Fines,” approved January 28th, 1867—approved March 1, 1869.	96
51	An Act to create the office of State Mineralogist, and define the duties of such officer—approved March 1, 1869.	97
52	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to provide a fund for the payment of the salaries of the District Judges of this State, and to regulate the disposition of the same,” approved March 1, 1866—approved March 1, 1869.	98
53	An Act to provide for the payment of the outstanding indebtedness of Nye County—approved March 1, 1869.	99
54	An Act supplementary to an Act entitled “An Act defining the duties of the State Treasurer,” approved February 2, 1866—approved March 1, 1869.	101
55	An Act to provide for the preservation of the Manuscript Laws, and other important State Papers—approved March 1, 1869.	102
56	An Act to provide for the education of the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind of the State of Nevada—approved March 2, 1869.	103
57	An Act to enable a certain class of claimants against the State to appeal to the Courts—approved March 2, 1869.	104
58	An Act to provide for the care of the Insane of the State of Nevada, and to create a fund for that purpose—approved March 2, 1869.	104
59	An Act to provide for fostering and supporting the Nevada Orphan Asylum, a duly incorporated benevolent institution located at Virginia City, Storey County, State of Nevada—approved March 2, 1869.	107
60	An Act to create the County of White Pine, and provide for its organization—became a law March 2, 1869.	108
61	An Act concerning certain expenses relative to Jurors in Civil Cases—approved March 3, 1869.	111
62	An Act for the erection of a State Orphan’s Home, and to provide for the same—approved March 3, 1869.	111
63	An Act to regulate the business of Assaying within the State of Nevada—approved March 3, 1869.	113
64	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to amend an Act entitled ‘An Act to provide revenue for the support of the Government of the State of Nevada,’ approved March ninth, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-five,” approved March 11, 1867—approved March 3, 1869.	113
65	An Act to authorize the County Commissioners of the several Counties in this State to offer and pay rewards in certain cases—approved March 3, 1869.	114
66	An Act providing offices for the District Judges in this State—approved March 3, 1869.	115
67	An Act to require Foreign Corporations to furnish evidence of their incorporation, and corporate name—approved March 3, 1869.	115
68	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act relating to the Board of Examiners, to define their duties and powers, and to impose certain duties on the Controller and Treasurer,” approved February 7, 1865—passed March 3, 1869.	116
69	An Act for the relief of A. M. Krutschnitts and his bondsmen—passed March 3, 1869.	117
70	An Act for the relief of James Slingerland, Warden of the State Prison—passed March 4, 1869.	118
71	An Act to restrict gaming—passed March 4, 1869.	119
72	An Act to abolish the Recorder’s Court and the office of City Recorder in the City of Virginia—approved March 5, 1869.	121
73	An Act to incorporate Treasure City, in the County of Lander—approved March 5, 1869.	122
74	An Act to establish and define the dividing line between the Counties of Churchill and Lander—approved March 5, 1869.	128
75	An Act to define and establish the boundary line between the County of Nye and the Counties of Churchill and Esmeralda—approved March 5, 1869.	128
76	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to grant the right to construct a Toll Road from Virginia City to Truckee Meadows, and Steamboat Valley, in Storey and Washoe Counties,” approved November 29, 1861—approved March 5, 1869.	129
77	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to allow any person or persons to divert the waters of any River or Stream, and run the same through any Ditch or Flume, and to provide for the Right of Way through the Lands of others,” approved March 3, 1866—approved March 5, 1869.	129
78	An Act to tax and regulate Foreign Insurance Companies doing business in this State—approved March 5, 1869.	130
79	An Act supplementary to and amendatory of an Act entitled “An Act to re-district the State of Nevada,” approved February 27, 1869—approved March 5, 1869.	133
80	An Act to provide for the election of the Board of Regents, to fix their term of office, and prescribe their duties—approved March 5, 1869.	134
81	An Act supplementary to an Act entitled “An Act relating to Elections, the manner of conducting and contesting the same, election returns and canvassing the same, fraud upon the ballot box, destroying or attempting to destroy the ballot box, illegal or attempted illegal voting, and misconduct at elections,” approved March 9, 1866—approved March 5, 1869.	135
82	An Act to amend an Act of the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Nevada, entitled “An Act for the en couragement of Mining,” approved February 20, 1864—approved March 5, 1869.	135
83	An Act to provide for the Survey of the Eastern Boundary Line of the State of Nevada—approved March 5, 1869.	136
84	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act concerning the Courts of Justice of this State, and Judicial officers,” approved January 26, 1865—approved March 5, 1869.	136
85	An Act authorizing the transfer of certain records and suits from the county seat of Lander County to the county seat of White Pine County—approved March 5, 1869.	137
86	An Act concerning compensation of Jurors—approved March 5, 1869.	138
87	An Act for the relief of J. M. Woodworth—approved March 5, 1869.	138
88	An Act to authorize the County Commissioners of Washoe County to issue Bonds in aid of the construction of a Railroad from Carson City to the Central Pacific Railroad—approved March 5, 1869.	138
89	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act supplementary to an Act entitled ‘An Act defining the duties of State Treasurer,’ approved February 2, 1866,” approved March 1, 1869—approved March 5, 1869.	139
90	An Act to provide for the registration of the names of electors, and to prevent fraud at elections—approved March 5, 1869.	140
91	An Act for the relief of James D. Minor—approved March 5, 1869.	147
92	An Act to provide for the payment of the claim of A. W. Nightingill—approved March 5, 1869.	147
93	An Act to provide for the formation of Corporations for the accumulation and investment of funds and savings—approved March 5, 1869.	148
94	An Act to create the County of Elko, and to provide for the organization thereof—approved March 5, 1869.	153
95	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to provide revenue for the support of the Government of the State of Nevada,” approved March 9, 1865—approved March 5, 1869.	157
96	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act defining the duties of the State Controller,” approved February 24, 1866—passed March 3, 1869.	158
97	An Act supplementary to an Act entitled “An Act to create Legislative Funds,” passed February 5, 1869—passed March 3, 1869.	159
98	An Act to submit to the People of the Counties of Elko, White Pine, Nye and Lincoln, a proposition to give County aid to a Railroad from Elko to the Colorado River—approved March 6, 1869.	160
99	An Act to incorporate the town of Hamilton—approved March 6, 1869.	162
100	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to amend Section fifty-eight of an Act entitled ‘An Act to provide revenue for the support of the government of the State of Nevada,’ approved March ninth, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-five,” approved March 12th, 1867—approved March 6, 1869.	168
101	An Act amendatory of an Act entitled “An Act to provide for the maintenance and supervision of Public Schools,” approved March 20, 1865, and the Acts amendatory thereof—approved March 6, 1869.	169
102	An Act to Incorporate Shermantown, Lander County—approved March 6, 1869.	175
103	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to further amend an Act entitled ‘An Act to provide Revenue for the support of the Government of the State of Nevada,’” approved March 1, 1866—approved March 6, 1869.	181
104	An Act for the relief of John A. Collins—approved March 6, 1869.	182
105	An Act to authorize the County of Storey to pay a certain Bond—approved March 6, 1869.	182
106	An Act to provide for the liquidation and payment of certain claims against the City of Virginia—approved March 6, 1869.	183
107	An Act supplementary to an Act entitled “An Act to provide revenue for the support of the government of the State of Nevada,” approved March 9, 1865, and the Acts amendatory thereof—approved March 6, 1869.	184
108	An Act making appropriations for deficiencies in the third and fourth fiscal years—approved March 6, 1869.	185
109	An Act making appropriations for the support of the civil government of the State of Nevada, for the fifth and sixth fiscal years—approved March 6, 1869.	187
110	An Act to provide for the selection, sale and reclamation of the swamp and overflowed lands belonging to this State—approved March 6, 1869.	190
111	An Act to provide for the payment of the claim of John W. Keller against the City of Virginia—approved March 8, 1869.	195
112	An Act to regulate proceedings in civil cases in the Courts of Justice of this State, and to repeal all other Acts in relation thereto—approved March 8, 1869.	196