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Statutes of the State of Nevada - Fifth Session, 1871 CONTENTS ________
No.	Title	Page
1	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to create a Board of County Commissioners in the several counties of this State, and Define Their Duties and Powers,” approved March 8, 1865—approved January 11, 1871.	47
2	An Act to provide for the Payment of the Outstanding indebtedness of Treasure City in the county of White Pine—approved January 23, 1871.	48
3	An Act authorizing the Secretary of State to furnish the Printed Public Documents, Statutes and Reports to certain parties therein named—approved February 2, 1871.	50
4	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to Consolidate and Pay certain Indebtedness of the County of Ormsby,” approved March 12, 1866—approved February 4, 1871.	51
5	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act for the Incorporation of Railroad Companies, and the Management of the Affairs thereof, and other matters relating thereto,” approved March 22, 1865—approved February 9, 1871.	52
6	An Act for the Relief of C. Lark, Treasurer of Humboldt County—approved February 13, 1871.	54
7	An Act concerning Conveyances executed without the State—approved February 13, 1871.	54
8	An Act to Create Legislative Funds, passed February 13, 1871.	55
9	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act concerning Compensation of Jurors,” approved March 5, 1869—approved February 15, 1871.	56
10	An Act supplementary to and amendatory of an Act entitled “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—approved February 15, 1871.	57
11	An Act for the Relief of James Leffingwell, Sheriff of Lander County, in the years 1865 and 1866—approved February 16, 1871.	57
12	An Act to legalize certain acts of the Board of County Commissioners of Elko County—approved February 16, 1871.	58
13	An Act to change the County Seat of the County of Washoe—approved February 17, 1871.	59
14	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to provide for the Registration of the Names of Electors, and to Prevent Fraud at Elections,” approved March 5, 1869—approved February 17, 1871.	59
15	An Act to provide for the Payment of certain Indebtedness of Humboldt County—approved February 17, 1871.	60
16	An Act requiring State Officers to prepare and transmit to the Legislature Duplicates of all Reports intended for Publication—approved February 17, 1871.	61
17	An Act supplementary to an Act entitled “An Act to provide for the Selection and Sale of the Lands granted by the United States to the State of Nevada,” approved April 2, 1867, and providing for the Payment of the Claim of Britton and Gray—approved February 20, 1871.	61
18	An Act to promote the introduction and use of Steam Power for Transportation Purposes on common roads in the State—approved February 21, 1871.	62
19	An Act to provide for the Removal of the County Seat of Lincoln County by the qualified electors of said County—approved February 21, 1871.	64
20	An Act to pay A. C. Ellis for Legal Services rendered and to be rendered in the cause of the State of Nevada, against Henry A. Rhoades, Administrator of the estate of Eben Rhoades, late State Treasurer, and the bondsmen of said Eben Rhoades—approved February 21, 1871.	65
21	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act for the Incorporation of Railroad Companies and the Management of the Affairs thereof, and other matters relating thereto,” approved March 22, 1865—approved February 21, 1871.	65
22	An Act to provide for the Safe Keeping of the Securities of the State School Fund—approved February 21, 1871.	66
23	An Act to encourage the construction of a Railroad in the eastern portion of the State of Nevada—approved February 21, 1871.	67
24	An Act relating to Accounts against the State—approved February 23, 1871.	70
25	An Act to consolidate and fund the Indebtedness of Elko County—approved February 23, 1871.	70
26	An Act to temporarily fix the County Seat of Lincoln County—approved February 24, 1871.	75
27	An Act to provide for the payment of the Indebtedness of White Pine County—approved February 27, 1871.	75
28	An Act to grant the right of way to Hill Beachey, O. R. Johnson, B. A. Townsend, and their associates, to build and maintain a narrow gauge railroad from Reno, Washoe County, to Virginia City, Storey County—approved February 27, 1871.	78
29	An Act in relation to the payment of School Moneys by County Treasurers—approved February 27, 1871.	78
30	An Act to provide for the transfer of Certain Moneys from the Indigent Sick and Contingent Funds of Churchill County to the General Fund of said county—approved February 27, 1871.	79
31	An Act fixing the time for holding the Terms of the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District—approved February 27, 1871.	80
32	An Act relative to the Salary of the Judge of the Fourth Judicial District—approved February 27, 1871.	80
33	An Act authorizing a State Loan, and levying a tax to provide means for the payment thereof—approved February 27, 1871.	80
34	An Act to authorize a State Loan, for the purpose of paying the State proportion of the Bonds issued under the Act, approved February sixth, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-seven; and to Fund the Floating Debt, and place the State upon a permanent cash basis—approved February 27, 1871.	84
35	An Act providing for the Taxation of the Net Proceeds of Mines—approved February 28, 1871.	87
36	An Act requiring compensation for Causing Death by wrongful acts, neglect or default—approved February 28, 1871.	90
37	An Act to amend an Act entitled “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 fourth, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-nine—approved February 28, 1871.	91
38	An Act for the Relief of Peter Goodfellow, County Treasurer of Lincoln County—approved February 28, 1871.	92
39	An Act to define and establish the Boundary Lines of Elko County, Nevada—approved March 1, 1871.	92
40	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 1, 1871.	93
41	An Act supplementary to, and to repeal an Act of the Legislature of the State of Nevada, entitled “An Act to Incorporate the town of Hamilton,” approved March sixth, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-nine—approved March 1, 1871.	95
42	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 1, 1871.	103
43	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to regulate proceedings in civil cases in Courts of Justice of this State and to repeal all other Acts in relation thereto;” approved March eighth, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-nine—approved March 2, 1871.	103
44	An Act supplementary to and amendatory of an Act entitled “An Act to provide for the payment of the outstanding indebtedness of Virginia, Storey County,” approved January twenty-seventh, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-five—approved March 2, 1871.	104
45	An Act to provide for the preservation of the Manuscript Laws—approved March 2, 1871.	106
46	An Act to repeal an Act entitled “An Act to prohibit carrying of concealed weapons,” approved February 27th, 1867—approved March 2, 1871.	107
47	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to restrict Gaming—approved March 2, 1871.	107
48	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act concerning County Recorders and defining their duties,” approved March 9th, 1865—approved March 2, 1871.	107
49	An Act for the relief of John W. Averill—approved March 2, 1871.	108
50	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to amend an Act to provide for organizing and disciplining the Militia of this State, approved March fourth, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-five,” approved March twelfth, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-seven—approved March 2, 1871.	108
51	An Act to appropriate funds for the Preparation and Publication of the sixth and seventh volumes of the Nevada Reports—approved March 2, 1871.	109
52	An Act to prevent the Destruction of Fish in the waters of the State of Nevada—approved March 2, 1871.	109
53	An Act to aid the Nevada Benevolent Association in providing means to erect an Insane Asylum—approved March 3, 1871.	110
54	An Act to provide for properly taking care of the Indigent Insane of the State of Nevada—approved March 3, 1871.	111
55	An Act to repeal 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 other Acts amendatory and supplemental thereof,” approved March 12, 1867—approved March 3, 1871.	113
56	An Act to provide for the protection of Timbered Lands—approved March 3, 1871.	113
57	An Act to Incorporate the Town of Gold Hill—approved March 3, 1871.	114
58	An Act to secure Liens to Mechanics and others and to repeal all other Acts in relation thereto—approved March 4, 1871.	123
59	An Act to admit to Probate a certain paper purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Henry Sticknoth—approved March 4, 1871.	129
60	An Act to authorize the Payment of certain Claims against Storey County—approved March 4, 1871.	129
61	An Act to provide for the appointment of a Commissioner to prosecute to final settlement all claims of the State of Nevada against the Government of the United States, and to provide for his compensation therefor—approved March 4, 1871.	130
62	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act amendatory of and supplemental to an Act entitled ‘An Act to create the County of Lincoln, and provide for its organization,’ approved February twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six,” approved March eighteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty.seven—approved March 4, 1871.	131
63	An Act providing for the better enforcement of the Revenue Laws of this State—approved March 4, 1871.	131
64	An Act to repeal section thirteen of the Act entitled “An Act to provide for the Registration of the names of Electors, and to prevent fraud at Elections,” approved March fifth, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine—approved March 4, 1871.	132
65	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to authorize the County Commissioners of the several counties of this State to build or purchase buildings suitable for county purposes,” approved March 10th, 1865—approved March 4, 1871.	132
66	An Act to authorize and empower the County Commissioners of White Pine County to provide for the re-indexing of certain records of said county—approved March 4, 1871.	133
67	An Act to provide for the incorporation of Wire Suspension Tramway Companies—approved March 4, 1871.	133
68	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 9th, 1865, approved March 11th, 1867,” approved March 3rd, 1869—approved March 4, 1871.	134
69	An Act to provide for the selection and sale of Lands granted by the United States to the State of Nevada—approved March 4, 1871.	135
70	An Act to provide for the Payment of the Outstanding Indebtedness of Churchill County—approved March 4, 1871.	140
71	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 9th, 1865—approved March 4, 1871.	142
72	An Act granting right of way and other privileges to the Union Pacific Tunnel Company in the construction of a Draining and Exploring Tunnel in Lander Hill, Lander County, Nevada—approved March 4, 1871.	146
73	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 9th, 1865—approved March 4, 1871.	147
74	An Act to amend an act entitled “An Act relative to Attorneys and Counselors at Law,” approved October 31st, 1861—approved March 4, 1871.	148
75	An Act making appropriations for the support of the Civil Government of the State of Nevada for the seventh and eighth fiscal years—approved March 6, 1871.	149
76	An Act to grant the Right of way to A. L. Page, I. C. Bateman, George S. Dodge, and their associates, to build and maintain a Narrow Gauge Railroad through the Counties of Elko, Lander, Nye, White Pine and Lincoln—approved March 6, 1871.	152
77	An Act for the Relief of E. B. Hancock—approved March 6, 1871.	153
78	An Act to transfer certain Moneys from the Legislative Fund to the Senate Contingent Fund—approved March 6, 1871.	154
79	An Act to provide for the Payment of outstanding and unsatisfied claims for labor performed, money or material furnished, services rendered, and necessary expenses incurred in and about the Construction and Completion of the State Capitol at Carson City—approved March 6, 1871.	154
80	An Act to Tax and Regulate Foreign Insurance Companies doing business in this State—approved March 6, 1871.	155
81	An Act making Appropriations for Deficiencies in the fifth and sixth fiscal years—approved March 8, 1871.	160
82	An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act prescribing rules and regulations for the execution of Trust,” arising under the Act of Congress entitled ‘An Act for the Relief of the inhabitants of cities and towns on Public Lands,’ approved March 2d, 1867;” approved February 10th, 1869—approved March 8, 1871.	163