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and the corporation may construct and maintain all bridges and other structures and works which it shall deem necessary for the purpose of its in- corporation ; but the land which it shall have a right to acquire for the construction of such road, branches and works, shall not exceed sixty-six feet in width besides the necessary spaces for slopes along the main line or any branch generally, and five acres at either terminus of the main line or a branch, and one acre at any intermediate station.
Sec. 14. And be it enacted, That if the corpora- tion cannot agree with the owner for. the purchase, use or occupation of land, gravel, earth, timber or other material required for the construction, en- largement or repair of any of its works, or if the owner be a married woman, infant, non compos mentis or out of the State, the corporation may apply to a Justice of the Peace of the county in which such property is situated, and he shall issue his warrant to the Sheriff of the county requiring him to summon a jury to meet on the land at a day therein specified, and being riot more than ten nor less than five days thereafter.	Condemn.
Sec. 15. And be it enacted, That the said Sheriff shall accordingly summon eighteen disinterested men, not related to either party, and if any of them do not attend he may summon or call others immediately to make up the number of eighteen ; each party shall have a right in person by agent or attorney, if present at the time, to strike off three, and the Sheriff shall strike off such as shall not be stricken off by the parties until the number shall be reduced to twelve, who shall be a jury.	Jurors.
Sec. 16. And be it enacted, That the Sheriff shall then administer an oath or affirmation to every person of the jury, that he will impartially and to the best of his skill and judgment value the land or other property required by the corporation, and also (if the same be land required for the construction of road or work) the damage which the owner will sustain, if any, by the taking of the land for such use ; the jury shall accordingly inquire of such value and damage and make report thereof in writing to be signed by them all, and setting forth (in case of land) the boundaries of the land and the estate, interest or use to be taken by the cor-	Oath.