[No. 5.] Smithsonian Institution. A resolution for the appointment of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. January 11, 1868.. [No. 7.] Destitute Persons in the South. Joint resolution for the relief of destitute persons in the South. January 31, 1868... Page 246 246 [No. 8.] Contracts for Stationery and other Supplies. A resolution limiting contracts for stationery and other supplies in the executive departments to one year. January 21, 1868...... 246 [No. 9.] Meters for Distilled Spirits. Joint resolution to provide for a commission to examine and report on meters for distilled spirits. February 3, 1868... [No. 10.] Sale of Iron-Clads. Joint resolution providing for the sale of iron-clads. February 3, 1868.... [No. 11.] War Department Expenses. Joint resolution for reducing the expenses of the War Department and for other purposes. February 21, 1868.... [No. 12.] Secretary of War may employ Counsel. A resolution to authorize the Secretary of War to employ counsel in certain cases. February 22, 1868..... [No. 13.] Narrative of the Exploring Expedition. A resolution directing that the government of Great Britain be supplied with certain volumes of the Narrative of the Exploring Expedition. February 28, 1868. [No. 14.] Postal Service. Free Matter. Joint resolution authorizing the transmission through the mails, free of postage, of certain testimonials by the adjutant-generals of the several States. March 2, 1868.. 246 247 247 248 248 248 [No. 15.] Farmers' and Citizens' National Bank of Williamsburg, New York. Joint resolution authorizing the Comptroller of the Currency to revoke the appointment of receiver for the Farmers' and Citizens' National Bank of Williamsburg, New York, and to restore said bank to its owners under certain conditions. March 2, 1868... .... 248 [No. 16.] Lighthouse Board. 249 249 Wrecks, &c. A resolution authorizing the Lighthouse Board to place warnings over obstructions at the entrance of harbors, or in the fairway of bays and sounds, and for other purposes. March 2, 1868.... [No. 17.] Survey of the Northern and Northwestern Lakes. A resolution relating to the survey of the northern and northwestern lakes. March 2, 1868.... [No. 18.] International Maritime Exhibition. A resolution providing for the representation of the United States at the International Maritime Exhibition, to be held at Havre. March 12, 1868. 249 [No. 19.] Clothing. Contagious Diseases. A resolution providing for the issue of clothing to sol diers and others, to replace clothing destroyed to prevent contagion. March 12, 1868..... 250 [No. 20.] Post-Office and Sub-Treasury in Boston. Joint resolution relative to the post-office and sub-treasury of city of Boston. March 12, 1868..... [No. 23.] Military Storehouse at Fort Monroe. A resolution to authorize the erection of a military storehouse at Fort Monroe, Virginia. March 16, 1868... [No. 24.] National Asylum for Disabled Soldiers. Joint resolution appointing managers of the National Asylum for Disabled Soldiers, and for other purposes. March 24, 1868.... [No. 25.] Public Moneys. Sales of Captured and Abandoned Property. Joint resolution requiring certain moneys of the United States to be paid into the treasury, and for other purposes. March 30, 1868... 250 250 250 251 251 [No. 28.] Powder Magazines, Location of. A resolution for the appointment of a commission to select suitable locations for powder magazines. May 19, 1868 [No. 30.] Public Lands granted to Railroad Companies. Joint resolution concerning certain lands granted to railroad companies in the States of Michigan and Wisconsin. May 20, 1868... 252 [No. 31.] Breakwater at Portland, Maine. Joint resolution in relation to the breakwater at Portland, Maine. June 5, 1868.. 252 [No. 32.] National Asylum for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. Joint resolution to supply books and public documents to the National Asylum for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. June 8, 1868. 253 [No. 33.] Removal of Suit. Joint resolution to provide for the removal of a suit pending in the circuit court of Jefferson County, West Virginia, to the circuit court of the United States. June 10, 1868. [No. 34.] Exploring Expedition. Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of War to furnish supplies to an exploring expedition. June 11, 1868 [No. 37.] Rev. John McMahon. Joint resolution requesting the President to intercede with her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain, to secure the speedy release of Reverend John McMahon, convicted on a charge of treason-felony, and now confined at Kingston, Canada West. June 19, 1868 [No. 38.] Distilled Spirits for Army Hospitals. Joint resolution authorizing certain distilled spirits to be turned over to the surgeon-general for the use of the army hospitals. June 25, 1868... [No. 39.] Mail Service. A resolution authorizing a change of mail service between Fort Abercrombie and Helena. June 25, 1868 ... [No. 40.] Fort Covington. Joint resolution to provide for the sale of the site of Fort Covington, in the State of Maryland. June 25, 1868.. [No. 41.] George Wright, Gold Chronometer to. Joint resolution directing the Secretary of State to present to George Wright, master of the British brig, "J. and G. Wright," a gold chro 253 253 254 254 254 254 Page nometer, in appreciation of his personal services in saving the lives of three American seamen, wrecked at sea on board of the American schooner, “Lizzie F. Choate" of Massachusetts. June 25, 1868... [No. 42. Lincoln Monument Association. Joint resolution to authorize the Secretary of War to place at the disposal of the Lincoln Monument Association, damaged and captured ordnance. June 25, 1868.... [No. 43. Washington City Orphan Asylum. Joint resolution donating to the Washington City Orphan Asylum the iron railing taken from the old hall of the House of Representatives. June 25, 1868 [No. 47.] Northern Pacific Railroad. Joint resolution extending the time for the completion of the Northern Pacific Railroad. July 1, 1868 [No. 48.] Major-General John Sedgwick. A resolution donating certain captured ordnance for the completion of a monument to the memory of the late Major-General John Sedgwick. July 3, 1868.. [No. 49.] Assistant Librarian of the House of Representatives. Joint resolution relative to the pay of the assistant librarian of the House. July 3, 1868... [No. 51.] Rum, Exporters of Joint resolution to correct an act entitled "An act for the relief of certain exporters of rum." July 6, 1868.... [No. 52.] Bridge in Boston Harbor. Joint resolution in relation to the erection of a bridge in Boston harbor. July 7, 1868.. ... ..... [No. 54.] Bounties to Missouri Troops. A resolution placing certain troops of Missouri on an equal footing with others as to bounties. July 13, 1868..... [No. 55.] Maquoketa River. A resolution in relation to the Maquoketa River, in the State of Iowa, July 13, 1868... [No. 56.] West Wisconsin Railroad. Joint resolution to extend the time for the completion of the West Wisconsin Railroad. July 13, 1868.. .... 254 255 255 255 256 256 256 256 256 257 257 [No. 58.] Electoral College. A resolution excluding from the electoral college votes of States lately in rebellion which shall not have been reorganized. July 20, 1868... [No. 59.] Register to the Brig Highland Mary. A resolution authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to issue an American register to the British-built brig Highland Mary. July 20, .... 257 1868. 258 1868... [No. 60.] Rock Island Bridge. Joint resolution in relation to the Rock Island bridge. July 20, 258 [No. 61.] Damaged, &c. Arms, Ordnance, &c. Joint resolution directing the Secretary of War to sell damaged or unserviceable arms, ordnance, and ordnance stores. July 20, 1868.... 259 [No. 62.] Clothing to Company F, Eighteenth United States Infantry. Joint resolution authorizing the issue of Clothing to Company F, Eighteenth Regiment United States Infantry. July 20, 1863 .... [No. 63.] Register to Brig Victoria. Joint resolution to grant [an] American register to Hawaiian brig "Victoria." July 20, 1868.... [No. 64.] Tonnage Fees to consular Agents in Canada. Joint resolution exonerating certain vcssels of the United States from the payment of tonnage fees to consular agents in Canada. July 20, 1868... [No. 67.] Statuary. Duties. Joint resolution to admit free of duty certain statuary. July 23, 1868... 259 259 260 260 [No. 68.] Steam Agricultural Machinery free of Duty. Joint resolution admitting steam plows free of duty for one year from June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight. July 23, 1868. 260 [No. 69.] Collection of Direct Tax in Insurrectionary States. Joint resolution to amend the fourteenth section of the act approved July twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, entitled "An act to protect the revenue, and for other purposes." July 23, 1868..... [No. 72.] Exchange of public Documents. A resolution to carry into effect the resolution approved March two, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, providing for the exchange of certain public documents. July 25, 1868.. 260 260 [No. 73.] Badges of Army Corps. A resolution granting permission to officers and soldiers to wear the badge of the corps in which they served during the rebellion. July 25, 1868.... 261 [No. 74.] Admission to Naval Academy. A resolution to admit certain persons to the Naval Academy. July 27, 1868.... 261 261 262 [No. 75.] Lighting Streets in Washington, D.C. A resolution relative to lighting the streets of Washington City, District of Columbia. July 27, 1868..... [No. 76.] Surveys of Rivers and Harbors. Joint resolution in relation to surveys and examinations of rivers and harbors. July 27, 1868.... [No. 77.] Patents. Joint resolution relative to printing specifications of patents. July 27, 1868. 262 [No. 78.] Donation to Cemeteries. Joint resolution for the donation of certain columns. July 27, 1868.. 262 [No. 79.] Gift of Cannon and Cannon-Balls. Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of War to furnish cannon to Soldiers' Monument Associations of Pequannock and Paterson, N. J. July 27, 1868... 263 Page [No. 80.] Wharves in Oswego, N.Y. Joint resolution giving the assent of the United States to the construction of certain wharves in the harbor of Oswego, New York. July 27, 1868... 263 [No. 81.] Dropping of absent Army Officers. A resolution to drop from the rolls of the army certain officers absent without authority from their commands. July 27, 1868.. [No. 82.] Crete. A resolution joint resolution appealing to the Turkish government in behalf of the people of Crete. July 27, 1868...... [No. 83.] Peonage. Joint resolution to aid in relieving from peonage women and children of the Navajo Indians. July 27, 1868.... [No. 84.] Chief Clerk in Office of Sergeant-at-Arms. Joint resolution relative to the pay of the chief clerk in the office of the Sergeant-at-arms of the House. July 27, 1868.... 263 263 264 264 STATUTE III.-1868-69. Sale of Property of the United States at Harper's Ferry. An act providing for the sale of the lands, tenements, and water-privileges belonging to the United States at and near Harper's Ferry, in the county of Jefferson, West Virginia. December 15, 1868, ch. 2.... Manufactured Tobacco. An act to amend an act entitled "An act imposing taxes on distilled spirits and tobacco, and for other purposes," approved July twentieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight. December 22, 1868, ch. 4. 265 ..... 266 Evidence. Consular Certificates. An act authorizing the admission in evidence of copies of certain papers, documents, and entries. January 8, 1869, ch. 7..... Disbanding Militia Forces. An act to repeal certain provisions of section six of an act entitled "An act making appropriations for the support of the army for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, and for other purposes," approved March second, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven. January 14, 1869, ch. 9. Removal of Causes from State to Federal Courts. An act amendatory of an act entitled An act relating to habeas corpus and regulating judicial proceedings in certain cases." January 22, 1869, ch. 13.. ........ Contested Elections. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to prescribe the mode of obtaining evidence in cases of contested elections," approved February nineteenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-one. January 23, 1869, ch. 15... Midshipmen. An act in relation to the appointment of midshipmen from the lately reconstructed States. January 30, 1869, ch. 16... Military Academy Appropriation. An act making appropriations for the support of the military academy for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy. February 2, 1869, ch. 19 .... Pensions Appropriation. An act making appropriations for the payment of invalid and other pensions of the United States for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy. February 2, 1869, ch. 20. Land Titles in Nebraska. An act supplementary to an act entitled "An act to confirm the titles to certain lands in the State of Nebraska. February 2, 1869, ch. 21.... Patent-Office Appropriation. An act making appropriations for the payment of salaries and contingent expenses of the patent office for January and February, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine. February 9, 1869, ch. 23..... 266 266 267 267 267 268 268 269 269 Coolie Trade. Japan. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to prohibit the coolie trade by American citizens in American vessels," approved February nineteen, eighteen hundred and sixty-two. February 9, 1869, ch. 24.. 269 Poor in the District of Columbia. An act for the temporary relief of the poor and destitute people in the District of Columbia. February 18, 1869, ch. 31...... 269 Banking Associations. An act to prevent loaning money upon United States notes. February 19, 1869, ch. 32... 270 Assay Office in Idaho. An act to locate and establish an assay office in the Territory of Idaho. February 19, 1869, ch. 33... 270 Circuit Courts in Arkansas. An act to give an additional term of the United States Circuit Court for the eastern District of Arkansas. February 19, 1869, ch. 34............ Customs Duties on certain Machinery. An act to authorize the importation of machinery, for repair only, free of duty. February 19, 1869, ch. 35.... 271 271 Holly, Wayne, and Monroe Railway Company. An act to enable the Holly, Wayne, and Monroe Railway Company, in the State of Michigan, to have the subscription to its capital stock duly stamped. February 19, 1869, ch. 36.. 272 Drawbridge over the Connecticut River. An act to establish a certain post-road in the State of Connecticut. February 19, 1869, ch. 37..... Drawbridge over the Connecticut River. An act to establish a certain post-road in the State of Connecticut. February 19, 1869, ch. 38... Customs Collection Districts in Maine and New Jersey. An act to establish the collection district of Aroostook, in the State of Maine, and to more accurately define the boundaries of the district of Newark, New Jersey. February 22, 1869, ch. 42.. 273 Circuit and District Court, Court House and Jail in Burlington, Vt. An act to provide for a term of the circuit and district courts of the United States for the district of Vermont. February 22, 1869, ch. 43.... Customs Duties on Copper and Copper Ore. An act regulating the duties on imported copper and copper ores. February 24, 1869, ch. 45...... Page 274 274 275 Indian Appropriation. An act making appropriations (in part) for the expenses of the Indian department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations. February 25, 1869, ch. 46..... Private Land Claims in New Mexico. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to confirm certain private land claims in the Territory of New Mexico." February 25, 1869, ch. 47................ 275 Navy Appropriation. An act making appropriations for the naval service for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy. March 1, 1869, ch. 48.. Franking Privilege. An act to restrict and regulate the franking privilege. March 1, 1869, ch. 49.. Legislative Assembly, &c. of Montana. An act establishing the term of office of the house of representatives, and providing for biennial sessions of the legislative assembly of the Territory of Montana. March 1, 1869, ch. 50.... Military Reservation of Sault Ste. Marie. An act granting a portion of the military reservation of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to the American Baptist Home Mission Society. March 1, 1869, ch. 51..... Brevet Rank. An act to amend the act of April tenth, eighteen hundred and six, for establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States. March 1, 1869, ch. 52.... 276 280 281 281 281 Banking Associations. An act authorizing certain banks named therein to change their names. March 1, 1869, ch. 53... 281 Tonnage Duties on Spanish Vessels. An act for the repeal of tonnage duties on Spanish vessels. March 1, 1869, ch. 54... 282 ........ 282 282 Ada County, Idaho. An act to authorize the county commissioners of Ada County, Idaho, to select a site for a territorial prison. March 1, 1869, ch. 55. Refunding of Amounts paid by certain drafted Men for Substitutes. An act amendatory of an act entitled "An act for the relief of certain drafted men." March 1, 1869, ch. 56.... Deputy Collectors. of Internal Revenue. An act to allow deputy collectors of internal revenue, acting as collectors, the pay of collectors and for other purposes. March 1, 1869, ch. 57.. 282 Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Expenses Appropriation. An act making appropriations for the legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the government for the year ending the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and seventy. March 3, 1869, ch. 121.. 283 Civil Expenses Appropriation. An act_making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the government for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy, and for other purposes. March 3, 1869, ch. 122..... ... 301 Deficiency Appropriation. An act making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appropriation for the service of the government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, and for other purposes. March 3, 1869, ch. 123.......... Army Appropriation. An act making appropriations for the support of the army for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy, and for other purposes. March 3, 1869, ch. 124... Consular and Diplomatic Appropriation. An act making appropriations for the consular and diplomatic expenses of the government for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy, and for other purposes. March 3, 1869, ch. 125..... Post-Office Appropriation. An act making appropriations for the service of the Post-Office Department during the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy. March 3, 1869, ch. 126..... Union Pacific and Denver Pacific Railway, &c. An act to authorize the transfer of lands granted to the Union Pacific Railway Company, eastern division, between Denver, and the point of its connection with the Union Pacific Railroad, to the Denver Pacific Railway and Telegraph Company, and to expedite the completion of railroads to Denver, in the Territory of Colorado. March 3, 1869, ch. 127.. Taking Testimony under Commission in the District of Columbia. An act to provide for the execution in the District of Columbia of commissions issued by the courts of the States and Territories of the United States or of foreign nations, and for taking depositions to be used in such courts. March 3, 1869, ch. 128..... 311 315 319 323 324 324 Walla-Walla and Columbia River Railroad Company. An act granting the right of way to the Walla Walla and Columbia River Railroad Company, and for other purposes. March 3, 1869, ch. 129... 325 National Banking Associations. An act regulating the reports of national banking associations. March 3, 1869, ch. 130... 326 Post-Roads. An act to establish certain post-roads. March 3, 1869, ch. 131.. 327 National Lincoln Monument Association. An act to authorize the Secretary of War to place at the disposal of the National Lincoln Monument Association, at Springfield, Illinois, damaged and captured ordnance. March 3, 1869, ch. 132.. 334 Additional Bounties. An act in relation to additional bounties, and for other purposes. March 3, 1869, ch. 133.. Masonic Mutual Relief Association, &c. An act to incorporate "The Masonic Mutual Relief Association of the District of Columbia." March 3, 1869, ch. 134... National Banking Associations. An act in reference to certifying checks by national banks. March 3, 1869, ch. 135.... Certain Internal Taxes upon Naval Machinery remitted. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to exempt certain manufacturers from internal tax, and for other purposes," approved March thirty-first, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight. March 3, 1869, ch. 136... Captures by Admiral Farragut's Fleet. An act relating to captures made by Admiral Farragut's fleet, in the Mississippi River, in May (1862), eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, [two.] March 3, 1869, ch. 137.. Page 334 334 335 336 336 336 Land Warrants, Representatives of deceased Claimants of. An act explanatory of the act entitled "An act declaring the title to land warrants in certain cases." March 3, 1869, ch. 138.... 336 Bridge across the East River. An act to establish a bridge across the East River, between the cities of Brooklyn and New York, in the State of New York, a post-road. March 3, 1869, ch. 139.. Militia Forces. An act respecting the organization of militia in the States of North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas. March 3, 1869, ch. 140.... 337 Extradition of Criminals. An act further to provide for giving effect to treaty stipulations between this and foreign governments for the extradition of criminals. March 3, 1869, ch. 141.... Judgments in capital Cases.. An act to provide for the execution of judgment in capital cases. March 3, 1869, ch. 142.... 338 Military Road. An act to amend an act entitled "An act granting lands to the State of Oregon to aid in the construction of a military road from Eugene City to the eastern boundary of said State." March 3, 1869, ch. 143... Arsenal Grounds at St. Louis. An act amendatory of the act providing for the sale of the arsenal grounds at St. Louis and Liberty, Missouri, and for other purposes, approved July twentyfive, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight. March 3, 1869, ch. 144....... Accessories to Crimes under the National Banking Act. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to provide a national currency secured by a pledge of United States bonds, and to provide for the circulation and redemption thereof," by extending certain penalties to accessories. March 3, 1869, ch. 145................ Metropolitan Railroad Company, D. C. An act relating to the Metropolitan Railroad Company. March 3, 1869, ch. 146.7 337 338 339 339 339 Washington and Idaho Territories. An act to regulate elections in Washington and Idaho Territories. March 3, 1869, ch. 147. 339 Indictments. An act relating to the time for finding indictments in the courts of the United States Land Grant to Oregon. An act granting lands to the State of Oregon to aid in the construction of a military wagon road from the navigable waters of Coos Bay to Roseburg in said State. March 3, 1869, ch. 150.... Recorder of Deeds and Warden of Jail in the District of Columbia. An act to define the fees of recorder of deeds, and to provide for the appointment of warden of the jail in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. March 3, 1869, ch. 151..... Private Land Claims in New Mexico. An act to confirm certain private land claims in the Territory of New Mexico. March 3, 1869, ch. 152. 340 340 340 341 342 PUBLIC RESOLUTIONS. [No. 1.] Department of Agriculture. A resolution in relation to the library of the department of agriculture. December 15, 1868.. ........ [No. 2.] Major-General Philip Kearney. Joint resolution donating condemned cannon for the erection of a monument to Major-General Kearney. December 21, 1868..... [No. 3.] Limits of Land Office in Minnesota. Joint resolution explanatory of the act to create an additional land office in the State of Minnesota, approved July twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight. January 14, 1869..... 343 343 .... 343 [No. 5.] Transfer of Appropriations. A resolution authorizing the transfer of certain appropriations heretofore made for the public printing, binding, and engraving. February 9, 1869.. 343 [No. 7.] Stationery Contract with Dempsey and O'Toole. A resolution relative to the recent contract for stationery for the Department of the Interior. February 18, 1869..... [No. 8.] Virginia and Texas. A resolution respecting the provisional governments of Virginia and Texas. February 18, 1869........ |