The county court shall not permit any ferry to be established within one (1) mile above or below any ferry previously established, except at or near cities and towns where the public convenience may require it and satisfactory proof of the need shall be first adduced.Acts 1843, § 8, p. 109; C. & M. Dig., § 4713; Pope's Dig., § 5812; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1714.
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