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BY AUTHORITY OF CONGRESS.THR

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.DECEMBER 1, 181, TO. MARCH 3, 1855,

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REFERENCES TO THE MATTER OF EACH ACT AND TO THESUBSEQUENT ACTS ON THE SAME SUBJECT.

EDITED BYGEORGE MINOT, ESQ.,

COUNBUMR A LAW.

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VOL. X.

]BOSTON:LITTLE, BROWN AND COMPANY.

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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, byILTTXX, BwWN AND CowMAN,

In the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the District of Mashusetts.

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ADYERTISEMENT

B publishing the following Laws, the same plan has beeaadopted that was prescribed in the joint resolution of Congressof March 3, 1845, authorizing a subscnption to the edition ofall the Laws of the United States just published by us. As weprocured a careful collation with the records at Washington, byan experienced reader, and have scrupulously followed the origi-nal, we feel justified in saying that the public can safely rely onthis publication. Any seeming errors, therefore, must be at-tributed to the Rolls, and not to us. Where any thing absolutelynecessary to. the sense is omitted in the Rolls, our plan is to in-sert it in the text, enclosed in brackets.

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LISTor TW

PUBLIC ACTS OF CONGRESSCOJT~kNRD IN VOLUME TENTH.

2to of the 9*~rk%. ott conam" f tile LuIte OWNte.STATUTE L-1851-52.

t L o. An at makn aProriio to meet the exp e inemd incons.-qeM e ofnel atelreattheCspioL-Jan.18,1852,di.1... . . . . . . . . . . . .1.Com, ro na l . An act to provide a room for the Congrweinal ibrary. Jsa.23,18 2.".d . ... ................................................... 1

Pam AfIterest to Nets BMipaide. An actd torsn the payment of interest to the State ofHewBampshirs, for advances made for the use and beneft of the United States, in repel-l invasion and suppruhing insurrection, at Indian Stream, in , said State. Jan. 27,185 , ....................................................................Payment to Mezi.. An act providing for earryin Into execution, in farther part, the twelfharticle of the treaty with Mexico, concluded at Guadalupe Edalgo. Feb. l01852,ch. &................................................................. 2eiefot lM Prisomers. An act for the relief of American citizens, lady imprisoned andpardoned by the Queen of Spain. Feb. 10. 1852. ch. 9 .............................. 2S9winteid of IndianAfar in Ca&)bfw. An act to provide for the appointment of a Super-intendent of Indli Afaira in California. March 8, X85s, cl 11...................... 3Rq airf e omrsiona Libs" Room An act to provide for the repair of the CongressionalLibrary Room, lately destroyed by fire. March 19, 1852, cL. 15 ...................... 3

MitauB" Load Ww7rat An act to make land warrants asignable, and for otherpurposes.March22,1852, ch. 19 .......................................................... 3T=udge,s the s assi ea er. An act amendatory of the act entitled -An act to pro.ide for holding the Courts of the United States in case of the sicknoss or other dibMtyof the Judges of the District Courts;" approved July twenty-nine, eighteen hundred andfifty. April 2, 1852, ch . 20....................................................... 5

Wionmsm Salne Zan An act to extend the time for selecting lands granted to the State ofWisconsin for saline purposes. May 4,1852, eb. 24 ................ ............. 5Courts in Alaba. An act to hange the time of holding the United States District Courts inAlabama, and for other purposes. May 4, 1852, ch. 25 ............................ 5Couts in Deaware. An act concerning the sessions of the Courts of the United States in theDistrict of Delaware. May 10, 1852, cl 83 ....................................... 5Sdool Land*in ,*sssippi. An act to authorize the Legislature of the State of Mississippi to sellthe lands heretofore appropriated for the use of schools in that State, and to ratify andapprove the sales already made. May 19, 1852, ch. 35 .............................. 6

T1errtory of Oregon. a1 852, cl. 36 ........................................ 7atain Land Erries is-tFloridalegI.ized. An act to legalise certain entries of Public Land madein the State of Florida, May 26, 1852, ch. 37 ....................................... TVOL. x. PUm. - a

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If LIST OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF CONGRES.JoinS&1tSpnnpe. As.act to relinquish to the State of lows,tho lands reserved. forSalt Springtherei. May27,1852,eh.42 ..................................................... 7Premptfo Rig fte in the MNmnoe Pwckse, Wconis. An act to grant to certain settlers on theMenomonee Purchase, north of Fox River, in the State of Wisconsin, the right of pre-emption. May 27, 1852, ch. 43.................................................... 7Dis rt&0winth Dqi ntofCb An act to provide for the holding of the District Courtof the District of Columbia, in cases of sickness or other disability of the District Judge.

May 27, 1852, ch. 44 ............................................... 8Aid to cattaisn BR a ads in Jwasei. An act granting the right of way to the State of Missouri,and a portion of the public lands, to ahiin the constructiou of certain railroads in said State.June 1o , 1852, ch.45 ............................................................ 8Tam on P ,c Laud sodd in Miso, An act the assent of Conge to the Statof u-sourl to impose a tax or taxes upon all lidalereafter sold by the United States therein,m and aterthedayofsuchsWe& June'10, 1852,ch.46 .......................... 10Slariesof Tnitoria Qkeren case o theirAsoes. An act relating to the salares of ofilcers ofthe Territories of the United States. June 1, 1852, oh. 49 .......................... 10Appropratofor 1~wy Pssions. An act m an apro naton for thefaymentof Navy Pen-sions for the year ending the thirtieth of Juneoe thousand eight hundred and fifty-three.June 19, 1852, ch. 51 ............................................................ 10Conit Chimundr Convendta o Bman Anat to amend an act entitled "An act to carry

into effect the convenfilon between the United States ad the Emperor of Brazi of thetwenty.seveuth day of January, in the year eighteen hundred and forty-nine," approvedMoab twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and flftyt July , 1852, oh. 58 .............. 11Branc Afint in CahforniaesRO&Fsh An act to establish a branch of th&Mint of the UnitedStates in California. July 8, 1852, cl.4 ........................................ 11Burning, #,4- Buffd in Dhit of ChmAia. An ac to amend an act entitled "A nact for thepunishment of crimes in the District of Columbia. July 8, 1852, oh. 55 .............. 18Appropriati. jr Pensio. An act making appropriations for the payment of invalid and otherpensions of the United States, for th year endin the thirtieth of June one thousandeighthundedand fftythree. July12,1852,h. 61................................. 18LandforanVWrvws in dfiaam An act to supply a deficency to the State of India in atownship of land granted to said State fr the use of a State University, by an Act ofCongress approved nineteenth of April, eighteen hundred and sixteen. Juy 12, 1852,ch.W ....................................................................... 14Puic La in Arkmas. An act to release from reservation, and restore to the mass of PublicLands, certain lands in the State of Arknsas. July 12, 1852, oh. 59 ................. 14Bal ofthe Wpa'dt nkt ts Oh i awl Mdlu. An act to amend an act entitled "An act pro-vidig for the sale of certainands in the States of Ohio and Michigan, ceded by the Wy-andoit tribe of Indians, and for other purposes," approved on the third day of March,eighteen hundred and forty-three, July 12 , 18i52, h. 60 ............................. 15Sline Lands in Zndkas An act to enable the Legislature of the State of Indiana to dispose ofthe unsold Saline Lands in sad Stte. July 12, 185% ch. 61 ......................... 15MIarket-sqmuv inGoadehute An act in relation to a certain lot of land in the town of Guad-enbutten, in the State of Ohio. July 12, 1852, oh. 62 ............................... 15

DsjenjAprpratin ilLAnac to snnlV, deficiencies in the appropriations for the serviceo A lyar ending the thirteth of June, one thousand eight hundred and fify-two.July 21, 1852, cl . 66 ............................................................. 15Puic Reservato at Cicia. An ea to authorize the Mayor and Common Council of Chicago,Illinois, to excavate a portion of the Public Reservation at that place, with a view to theimprovement of the navigation of Chicago River. July 21, 1852, CIL 67 ............... 24Port j, orepn- Pq of Cbllectorat Astria. An awt to authorize, the President of the UnitedStates to designate the places for the ports of entry and delivery for the Collection Dis-tricts of Pagees Sound and Umpqua, in the Terrtory of Oregon, and to fix the compan.sation of the Collector at Astori in saidTearitory. July 21, 1852, CL . 68 ........... 24A e f Rresentatives. An act supplementary to "An act providing for the toi ofthe seventh and subsequent censu of the United States, and to fix the number of themembers of the House of Representatives, and to provide for their future apprtionmentamong the several States," approved twenty-third May, eighteen hundred and fifty. July30,1852,ch. 74 ................................................................ 25Zfw Land Distridsin Wnconsi.w An ac t to establish additional Land Districts in the State ofWisconsin. July80, 102, ch. 15 ................................................. 25NowZd Dir in lo. An act to ereate three additional land Districts iln the Stwe bf *Iowa -August 2,1862, ch. 77 ............. ................... 26

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LIST OF THE PUBLAC hIS OF CONGRESSPrefsplm Ri anoLine of the CbW*l RailrwA An adt to protect actual setles npon the 1.14on the line of the Oputral Railroad and branehes, by granting preimption .rghta thereto.'August 2,185g,ch. 78 .......................................................... 27

Right of Wag rante to all RAi4Pk*anl DeRals. An act to grant the rightof way to all r&aand plak roads an d macadamized turnpikes pasuing through the Public Lana belongingto the United States. August 4, 1852, ch. 80 ....................................... 28Apri*infr Mililar,Acad"m. An ac ad j prpiatin for the support of the M-tary Academy for the year ending th e thirtitho June, one thousanad ight hundred andfifty-three, and for other purposes. August 6,1852, ch. 81 ........................... 29

Rpeases of War oi he Ciiauss hdiants An ac t to amend an act entitled "An aet to settle andadjut the expenses of the people of Oregon in defending themnsdlves fro attacksan d hotilities of Cynse L a in the years eighteen hundred an d forty-seven an deighteen hundred and forty-eight," approved February fourteenth, eighteen hundred andfifty-one. August 21, 1852, ch . 85 .............................................. 80Mlci~qan Sahin Land& An act to confirm to the State of Michian, certain lands selected forsaline purposes August 25, 1852, ch. 87 .......................................... 80P lc Pritig Eecution of . An act to provide for executing the Public Printing, and ests-

blishithe pries thereof, and for other purposes. August%6,1851, oh.I ............ 80Chna roand theFallsof St MInij. An act granting to the State of Micigan,the right of wyand a donation of Public land for the construction of a shp canal around the fails of t.Marys, in said State. August 26, 1852, ch . 92 .................................... 85

,6iayResre at Fort Sodig, Mneota,raed in sitq. An act to reduce and define theboundaries of the mdlitary reserve at the St. Peter's River, in the Territory of Minnesota.August 6,1852,ch. 95 .......................................................... 36Expot of bo&d Good to 3(i.. An act authorizing imported goods, wares, and merchandise,entered and bonded for warehousing in pursuance oflaw, to be exported by certain routesto ports or placesn Mexico. August 80, 1852, ch . 96 ............................... 877W-moant Mai from New Oreaas to Vera Orus. Anact to provide for atr-mouthly mail fromNew Orleans to Vera Cruz, via Tampico, and back, in steam-vessels. August 80, 1852,ch.97 ......................................................................... 38Bates of Postageon nted Matter. An atto amendthe act entitled "An act to reduce and modifythe rates or postage in the United States, and for other purposes," passed March third,eighteen hundred and fifty-one, August 80, 1852. oh. 98 ............................ 38W'ndingtonand lfaht BA-lnA Rivion of PyM of Duties. Carriageof th Mail. Anact fo r the relief of the Wilmington and Mnchester Railroad Company. August 80,1852, ch. 1o1 ............................................... ................... 40SaRiver Lan Dish eouituteL An act to create an additional land-office in the Territoryof Minnesota. August 30, 1852, ch. 102 ........................................... 40Indian A priotn-on BL. An act making appropriation for the current and contingent expensesof the Indian Department, and for f treaty stipulations with various dian tribes,for the year ending June thirtieth, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three. August30, 1852, ch. 108........................................................ 41River and HarborBdlL An act making appropriations for the improvement of certain harborsandrivers. August 80 , 1852, oh. 104 .............................................. 56Ocean Seamers ApropritionBlL An act making appropriations for the tranportation of theUnited States mails, by ocean steamers and otherwise, during the fiscal year ending thethirtieth June, on e thousand eight hudred and fifty-three. August 80, 1852, ch. 105... 61Seamboat Reguation of An act to amend an act entitled "An act to provide for the better se-curity of the lives of passengers on board of vessels propelled in whole or in part bysteam," and for other purposes. August 80, l85* oh. 106 ............................ 61Appeakfrom the Patent Oke. An act in addition to an act to promote the progress of the usefularts. August 30, 1852, ch. 107 .................................................. 75GeeralApv&riation BilL An act making appropriations for the civil and diplomatic expensesof the Government for the year ending the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, and for other purposes. August 31, 1852, oh. 108 ............................ 76Naval AppropriationBi/L An act making appropriations for the naval service for the year end-ing the thirtieth of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three. August 31, 1852,

ch. 109......................................................................... 100Arny Ap yot iao Bill. An act making appropriations for the support of the army for the yearending the thirtieth of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three. August 81,1852,ch. 110 ........................ ............... . 105

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iv LIST OF THE PUBLIC ACTS 0'F CONGREZ8.Post.offieAAp Was BR W7ediB An act making appropriations for the serviceofthe .ost-Ofile Department during the fiscal year ending the thirtieth of June) ond tho-sand eight hundred and ifty-three,and for other purposes. August 81, 1852, ch. 111.... 110Liqht-houss, s-P.Apragio a B9L. Light-Iloveomlry An act making apprprations for light.houses, !fgh-boats, buoys, &Ac.and providing for the erection and establishment of thesame, an for other purposes. August 1,1852i ch. 112 .............................. 112Poed Bon"es &Sa e oV Lattas carried ileally. suawd Envelopes. Forep als. An act toestablish certai post-roads, and for other purpoies. August 31, 1852, li. 118 .......... 121Vviyiwa Land Waantm Ohi aa Lane&. An act making tbrther provisions for the satis-faction Of Virginia Land Warrants. August 81, 1852, h. 114 ....... .......... 148Als', Buri-q*O 0alna,Knomle, andPortJAtftoa, madePu ofDeliey. An act to consti-tate Alton, In the State of Illinois, &port of delivery. August 81, 1852, h. 11 ....... 143

JOINT RESOLUTIONS.1. We'eome tv ssmA A resolution of welcome to Louis Kossuth. December 15 , 1851 ...... 1452. Additional Qbpien of certainPu~lcDommerds. A joint resolution providing for the printingofadditional copies Of the Journals Sad Public Documents. December 28, 1851 ......... 145& E gdJfui Contrat in Ca ifr and Ormgo kei A joint resolution to authorisethe ostmuaster-Geneml to legalize certain cotitracts for the transportation of the Mal in

California and Oregon January 18,1852 ........................................ 1454. BNn of EweaieDocuasts A joint resolution providing for the binding ofcertain docu-menu. January 27,1852 ................... . ............... 1455. Brasn Caim A resolution extending the time of the Commission under the Conventionwith Brazil February 27,18 .................................................. 1467. Appropriationfor te two WiNgs ofte CapitoL A resolution to authorize the continuance ofthe work upon the two wings of the Capitol. April 14 , 1852 ......................... 146L.&) tobe Sat of Govenewt. A joint resolution approving and confirming an aetof he elative Assembly of the Territoryof Oregon, entitled , An act to provide forthe Selection of Places for Location and Erection of the Public Buildings of the Ter-tory of Oregon?" and for other purposes. May 4, 1852 ............................. 1469 Prchaeof Vol. ZX Satute at Laye. A resolution authorizing the purchase of the inthVolume of the Laws of the Unitid States. May 10,1852 ............................ 14712..Nas of St. Pe's River (nesLa)n canye A joint resolution changing the name ofSt. Peter's River, in Minnesota Territor. June 19. 1852 ........................... 147I& Porfta qf Hemy 0q. A joint resolution accepting from Guiseppe Regnmi, a portraft ofHenry Clay, and ordering it to be placed in the Library of Congress. July 3, 1852 .... 14714. Plmk Road miade Post Pads. Pos Roacs in Nw York. A resolution to estalh certainPost Routes. July 12, 1852............ .................................. 14716. awr mal Globe, and Appeadix to be fteeof Platays. A joint resolution providing for thedistribution of the Laws of Congress, and the Debates *ereon. August 6, 1852 ...... 14717. Awdit ofPrintes* Aemn dringpet Recess. A resolution relating to the printing of Con-greas during the ream. August ,18 ......................................... 148

STATUTE IL- 1852- 508.Apppati jbr EecoralMessg . An act making an appropriation for bringing to the seatof Government the votes for President and VicPreuldnt of the Uited- 8ates. Dec.16, 185%ch. I......................................................... 149eican Boda y Swvey. An act to awmkethe act approved the thirtofirst August eighteekhundred and ffty-two, in refrence v the appropriation for continuing the survey of theMexican boundary. Dec. 23,1852, 1h. &.......................................... 149Regisr by Anmerkan ct6sms ofjfra veses An act authorizing the Secretaryof the Treasuryto isue registers to vessels in certain ease4 Dec. 28,1852, ch. 4................. 149Sdwd AncdsinOrevaL An act to amend an ac t entitled "An act to establish the TritorialGovernment ofOregou," approved August fourteenth, eighteen hundred and hr -ight.Jan. ,1851 ch 6............................................................... 150Rad. in Minneot An at making frher apgoprlations for the constraction of road In theTerritoryOf Minnesota. Jan. 7, 1853, h7 ......... ...................... 150Bfi derofBm" Land Warunts An act authorizing certain 4oldiers of the late war withGreat Britain to surrender the bounty lands drawn by them, and to locate others in lieuthereof. Ja. ,185& ch . ...................................................... 150

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LIST OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF CONGRSS.,Rad.l in Oreon. An 4act for the constW cien of military roads in Oregon Territory. Jan. 7,1853, dL 9...................................................................... 151Panulk Apprkation BMEBAn act making appropriations for the payment of invalid andother pensions of the United States fof the year ending the ihirtieth of June, onethousand eight hundred and fifty-four. Jan. 20 18 oh.18 ......................... 151Conbe-landroadinOhio. An act to surrender to the State of Ohio the unfinished portion ofthe Cumberland road in said Sate. Jan. 20,1853, oh . 19 ............................ 152XNa P .AA rt BML An at mak an appropriation for the payment of naryFnsous forthe year ending the thirtieth of une, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-or. OJn 20, 19U, ch.h0 ....................................................... 1nDionnuaeof Ld 0fjfem. An act to amend an act entitled "An act for the discontinuance

of the offle of 8urveyor-Genera in the several districts. so sQon as the surveys thereincan be completed, for abolishing land oflies under certain cfrcustanes, and for otherpurposes." Ja. 22 1858, ch. .................................................. 152Aahema Five Per Cost and S Atmdeisrwalo. An act to extend the provisions of anact approved the third of March. eighteen hundred and forty-seven, and the adt ap-proved the twenty-sixth of February, eghteen hundred and fort-nine, for carryinginto effect the exting compacts with the States of Alabama and MIssissippi, in relationto the five per cent.fnd and school reservations Jn.25,t81Gch.29.....&., ....... 153tauo WW~iion. An act to erect at the Capitol of the Nation an Squestrian. Statue ofWasingon.Jan. 25,1858, cit. 80......................................... 163

Executn in Ditrid of COuaia. An act to prodbit public executions in the District ofColumbia. Jan. 25, 1853, ch. 1................................................... 158Ba and Arrests in District of Cltanci An act concerning ball in civil causes In the Dis--tict of Columbi. Feb. 3,1853, ch. 40 ........................................... 153

if-FrPa to Widows and Ophan. An act to continue half-pay to certain widows and orphausFeb. 8, 1858, ch.41............................................................. 154Accounts of OeneralRil. -Expeser ist CGij(O1I1 An act for the relief of Brevet Bfe~lGeneral Bennett Riley, and to enable him to settle his accounts with the United BDAtsFeb. 3, 1853, cht. 5 .......................................................154Grant to Araraw and M&sourifor a RmIroad. An act ting the right of way and makinga grant of land to the States of Arkansas and Mssuri to aid In the construction of aralroad from a point on the Mississippi opposite the mouth of the Ohio River viaLittle Rock, to the Texas boundary near ]Fulton, in Arkansas, with .branches to 5?rtSmith and the Mississippi River. Feb. 9, 1853, oh. 59 .............................. 15 5MSolhof Judge of Cr ad CourtinDi".ri of C ambi. An act to make the salary of the Judgeof theXrminal Court of the District of Columbia equal to that of an Assistant Judgeof the Circuit Court of said District. Feb. 11, 1853, ch. 6.......................... ?1&ad f Lod. to Belevew, Ba'gtwo and Dubuque. An act for the relief of the town of(efleview,and the cities of Burlington and Dubuque, in the State of Iowa. Feb. 14,1858, ch. 67 ................................................................... 1567

Pubc Laeds in Orepn An act to amend an act entitled "An act to create the office ofSu veyor.Gen-eral of the Publie lands in Oregon, and to provide for the survey, and tomake donations to the settlers of the said Public Lands," approved September twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and fifty. Feb. 14, 1853, oh. 69........................... 158Courts in the District of Columbia. An act to prevent in certain cases a failure or delay ofjustice in the courts of the District of Columbia. Feb. 16, 1833, oh. 76................ 160Silver Coag& An ac t amendatory of existing laws relative to the half dollar, quarter dollardime, and half dime. Feb. 21, 183, oh. 79 ........................................ tuA,. Bill. Coesation ofMWrs, C&r*s, 4v. Jisd of Cou in Ca rn.ia. An set toregulate the fees and costs to be allowed clerks, marshals, and attorneys of the Circuitand District Courts of the United States, and for other purposes. Feb 26 , 183, ch. 80. 161

'rsvtionof Fraud on ta Trsury. An act to prevent frads upon the Treasury of the UnitedStatis. Feb. 26 , s8,ch. 81 ..................................................... 170Psaationof te tam of th Ditrid ort of Ioa An act to regulate the terms of the DistrictCourt of the United States for the District of Iowa. Feb.26,1853, oh . 82 .......... 171

s tof ofPu * MoNg. An act to provide compensa to such pronss ma y be esignated by the Secretaryof the Treasury to receive and keep the PublicMoey, under the fifteenth section of the act of sixth August, eighteen hundred andforty-sx, for the additional services required under that act. March 2,18", ch. 89..... 172WaAdntox Teritwy EswlieS An act to establish the Territorial Government of Wash-ingtow March 2, 1853, ch. 90 ................................................... 172

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Vi LTST, OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF CONGRESSMit Acade A t BIa. An act ma= apppration for the suppor of themitary acaemy for the year ending the thirtieth of Jue, one thousand eght hunrand flfty-four. March 2,1858, h. 91 .............................................. 179Oath of Ofice f Vice-Presdent R .An act providing for administering the oath of office toWilliam t. King, Vice-President Elect of the United States of America. Much ,18M;ech. 93 .................................................................... ISOExpose of Capse War in O n. An act to amend'au ac t enttled, "A n act to amend anact to settle and adjust the expenses of the people of Oregon, from attacks and hostilitiesof Cayuse Indians, in the years eighteen hundred and forty-seven and eighteen hundredand forty-eight," approved August twenty-first, eighteen hundred and MV-twe March2,1853 ch. 94 .................................................................. 180Diftcieq Appvritwo B An act to sp l deficences In te apprpraons for theservice of the fiscal year, ending the thireth of Jne, one thousad eight hundred anfif-three. March 8,1853, Ch. 96., ................................................ 181Gewl Appro'pna*io B An set making appropriations for the civil and dilomae ex-Seasesof government for the year ending the thirtieth of June, eighteen dred and-four. Maroh8,1858, C. 97 ................................................ 19Army AppropiationBM. An act.mokig appropriations for the support of the arm, for theyear ending, the thirtleth of June, m th year eighteen hundred and toy-four. March 8,

18b8, oh. 98 ...................................... ............................. 214IwaZ A4ppv m BiL An act making appropriations for the naval service, for the year end-ing te thi* of June, one thousand eight hundred and My-four. March 8, 1S8eh. 102 ....................................................... 990et- Ap priat~"~B. An act makin apropritions for the service of the Post-OfficeDepartment during the sc yer n the thirtieth of June, one thousand eight hun-dred and fifty-four March 8, 185, ch. 106 ........................................ 25

bclaa,AppropratiaBIL. An ac making appropritons for the current and contingent ex-pauses of-the Indian Department, and or ;fig trealy stipulations with various IndianT for the year ending June thirteth, one thousand eight hundred and MAy-four.Marehb ,1858, h. 104........................................................... 226

Oean&eae Approp"tionBil An act making appropriations for the transportation of theUnited States Mail by ocean steamers and otherwis during the fiscal year ending thethirtieth of June, one ihousand eight hundred and fty-four. March 8 1858 oh.19.... 289Lig ue c, Aa Ba i An act making approp3riation for ght-hous, light-boats,buoys, ean providing for the erection and establishment of the sme, and for otherpurposes. March 3, 1858, oh . 140................................................. 40PuWi Building it, meota. An act making an appropriation for the completion of the publicbuildings in the territory of Minnesota. March 83,18583, ch. 142 ...................... 248Prftap RiBghts aong 1es ofRamada. An act to extend premption rights to certain landstherein mentione. March 8,1858, ch. 148...................... ;.................. 14C /ap.w lcaio of Land Qifis An act authorizing changes in thaeatiou of land offices.ar81858,ch. 144 ............................................. :.....244ad Lands in Cbl(fnm An act to provide for the survey of the public lands in Californathe granilng of preuiption rights therein and for other purposes. March 8, 1858, oh. 145. 14Pt Roads.-Pot-Offle Laws. An act to establish certain post roads, and for other purposes.March 8, 1858, oh . 146 ............................................. 249

LAutim of Baom Land Wawt An act to autwrize the correction of erroneous locations ofmilitary bounty land warrants by actual settlers on the public lands in certain cases.March 8,1858, ch . 147 ........................................................... 2560LqltivA wW % ewMnRto. An act to provide for additional clerks and to extend theseons of the legiati assembly of the Territory of New Mexico. March , 1858,ch.148 ...................................................................... 3 57

&W Lan* in Mlnnsso. An act to appropriate lands for the support of schools in certaktownships and fractional townships in the Territory of Minnesota, no t before providedfor. M & 8, 1858, Ch. 149 ...................................................... 57Rabs Swim .ofAunyie ew Wo= An act authorizing the Governor of the TenitoryofNew Mexieo to can an extra session offthe legislative assembly of said territory, shouldthe same be deemed necessary and expedient March 8, 1853, ch. 150 .............. 28

fsqmded Land ERs,. An act to revive and continue in force for aflimlted time the provisionsof an act relative to suspended entries of public land. March 8, 1853, ch. 152 .......... 25s of Rsvved Cee Lodsen Alaa. An act authorizing the sale of certain reservedlands in Alabam March 8,1858, cLI5 ........................................ 259

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LIST OF THE PUBLIC ACTS O? CONGRESS.JOINT RBSOLDTIONS.

1. SAOar of Secretai of the Camsu Boad. A resolution explanatory of an act supplemenato an act approved the twenty-third day of May, eighteen hundred and M .2. Seillsuai of the Acoun of doe Publi Printe. Joint tesolution authorizing the settlementof the account of the pubic prnt r, for paper used by hin, since the firs of November,eighteen hundred and fity-two. Dec. 2s, 1852 ........................ I............ 260a. md of Red iver Raft. A resolution explanatory of the act appropriating money fortheremovalofthe d of Red River. Jan. 7,15 ................................ 260

4. Casu Reu=e of Cehljrk. A resolution i relation to the eensus returns from the Stateof Caifornia. Ja 7,18 ...................................................... 261L Extension of timse for .fWflin req*uigeens of tdo Sbeunboat Mt. A resolution allowing, incertain cases, to the owners of steamers, farther time to make the necessary preparationsto bring their vemels within the provisions of an act entitled "An act to amend an actentided an act to provide for the better security ofthe live o passengers on board ofvessels proplled in whole or in puat by stean and for other purposs, aprved Augustthirtieth, eighteen hundred and My-two. Jan.7,85 ............................... 261G.Appoint of Bgan the SkmihsonianhastRui A resolution for the appointment ofregents In the nihsonian Institution. JW. 18,1858.............................. 2618. BRmv of oshrulin in Sslenk River. A resolution explanatory of the appropriationfor the improvement of the mouth of the Seekonk River and Harbor of Providence,Rhode Island. Jan. 20, I= ..................................................... 26112.Nva Hositl Land at New York. A resolution to provide for straightening the easternbounday of the naval hospital lands atNeW York. March 3,188 ................... 262I& Amwd ofSteambo Law. A resolution in umendment of a joint resoltion relat tothe deties of inspectors of atemers, approved the seventh day of Jqnuary, eghtenhundred and fifty-dree. March 8,1ton ........................................... 26214 Loam of.SpaniasaNew r sandKqg We A resolution for the relief of the Spanishconsul and other subjects of Spain residing at New Orleans, and of subjects of Spainrsiding at Key West, for losses occasioned In the year eighteen hundred and MVone.

arh 8, In8 ...................................................... P........... 16215. JPi*V and Bidn of d Se. tms Retrs Joint resolution providing for theprintiag and binding 6f the returns of the seventh cemsus. March 8, 1H83........... 26

2&a~ of te Wbirt-ftIr Congrts of *~ UnIMe GtatmsSTATUTB L- 1858-4.

Dii CoW is Calm An act conMernn the D lcte Courts of the United States in Call.fornIa Jan. 18, 1854, ch . 1.................................................... 65Semen of Land Claisf in m~ An Adt to continu, in force the A entitled "1An actto acertain a settle th private land claims in the State of Calfonia and forother purposes. Jan. 18,18 4,ch.2 .............................................. 265Col Roms in New Yi* Y. An act to provide a place for the holding of the Courts of theUnited States inthe Southern District of New York, and for other purposes. Feb. 2,184, ch . 7 .................................................... 263luinking FrVllegefSupi"ndn ofCoa4tSWveYandAssistant An act gmnting the brankingprivilege to the Superintendent of the Coast Survey, and the Assistant in chaue of the

ofiee of said coast survey. Feb. 2, 1854, h 8..................................... 266QWW7,Z11, mde&a Po fDqefLy. An act to constitute Quincy, tnthe State of llinoia, a port

of delivery. Feb. 2, J8.4, ch.9 ................................................. 366Bot Land Ad cdu.L An act giving frther time for satisfying claims for bounty lands

and for other purposes. eb. 8,18M, eh. 10 ............................... I...... 267Co kge dF qdofdto.R t. An act to regulate the Disbursement of the contingent fund ofthe Senate and for other purposes. Feb. 10,1854, ch. 11 ........................... 67

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viii LIST OF THE PUDBLW ACTS OF CONGRESS.GrantofLandtoh1lnafb, an Aif act to Indemnify the State of Indiana for thetauraof tide to a '-wnshlpof1andgnted to said State on her admison into theUnmnin eighteen hundreu and sixteen. YeL 28, 1854, eL 1 ............................. 267ZIddts oftePortofNkorlm. An at to extend the limits of the PortdNew Odeans Fe b 628,1ISM, ebL 13 ........ ......................... ,........................ .....268Zuinftbnejf~rFWlngwta n ismul. Qdjfrwia Land Oisuniuse. An act supplementalteanacteutidled "An aet to ascertain audasettle thepri landelaimsn theStateofCalifornia," approved March third, one thousandeight hundred and fifty one. Feb. 28,1854, CL. 14................................................................. . 268Xsen efPrapfia P &Cg ljifm An act for the extenson of the prelrption pri-vilege in the State of Calfornia. March 1, 1854, ch. 17............................. 268Paynut to Sfer W,cof th Sa , sc. M ftor the relief of th United States

Troops who were suferm by the recent disaster to the steamship San Fracisco. March27, 184, ch. 24 ........................... ...................%................ 269' N, i &Aa,7 d Raes An act for the relief of settlers on lands rerv" for railroadpurposes. March 27,1854, ch. 25 ....... .............................. 269Setenes in Arkansas, C i.tain A&U m bw. An act to amend an a4 enttled " i act todivide the State of Arkansas into two Judicial District" approved March theeighteen hundred and flfty-0ne. March 27, 1854, ch.6 ......................... 269Pr ate Bwes Wwaehus An act to extend the Warehousing System by establishing Private:Bonded Warehouse, and for other prposea. Mearc 2, 1854, ch.80 .............. 270.onsutienof&a s pte.An act to authorize the constructon of six first-class steamfrigates, and for other purposes. April 0, 1834, cL. 82 ....................... 78.

Rsrdfq Onff mdOmane e Lqd a 0WnalBhift.An ctfor the benefit of citizens nd28occupantsofthe town ofConnell MuffainIow*. April 6, 18541 eh.38 ............... 273Addi nal LandDistt in Jfinaesc. An act o establish additional lnd districts in the Ter.ritor7 of Miesota. April19 185, ch.8 ...... ......................... 274Land Of An ct establishing a land-offiee in the lower Peninsula of Michigan.April 20, 1854, h.46 ........................................................... 275Grant q Land to a2%visl inAlA au. An act to authorize the school commissioners of i'a-tional towhship number one, of range number ten east, in Alabama,- to locame one halfsection of land for school purposes. April 20, 1854, ch. 47 .......................... 275&lariesof Clesa andole inthe Dqactwtets An act to amen4 the third setion Of the "Actmaking appropriaton for the civil and diplomati expenses of government for the yearending the thiteth of June, eighteen hundred and fty-four," and for other purposes.April 2, 1854, h. 52 ............................................. 276

ILgAcadjoW wao Bffljbr. An act mki appropriations for the support of theMilitary 6!ny for the mar ending the thirtlth of lune, one thousand eight hundredand ffky-fve. May 10, 18 , h: 54............................................... 276Oiganizatinof _rra k and Kama. An act to organize the Territories of Nebraska andK sas. May8O, 1854,ch. 69 .................................................... 277Defikqnc~prorin Bl Anatospply deficiencies in the apropritions for the ser-vice ofathe fiscal year ending the t iet of June, oe thousandt snthundred and ty-four, and for other purposes. May 81, 1854, c 60 ................................ 290Pay of Dep P . An act regulating the pay of deputy-postmates. June 2, 1854,

ch . ...... ....................................................... 29 8-Lani/or&IoolDistrictinA&AauLa An at to authorive the selection of school districtin li-of the sixteenth sections within the Twelve Miles Square Reservation, State of AlabmJune 2,1854, ch.62 ....................................................... 299Wroftn f~a* h;doBaero Gr=AtowiB&IWZ An act confirming certain Iand claims inLouisiana,inthe Aastrop Urant. June 29 , 1854,ca.68 ............................. 299

Paynst to Conansa Coemwi of Net. York An act to reimbiurse to the Common Council of NewYork City, expeniditures made for the first regiment of New York Volunteers. June 29,1854, ch. 69................................................................... 800i rsof )es eoftUeAccesny Transit Cbspany. An act to authorim the ime of registe tovessels owned by the "Accessory Transit Company." June 29, 1854, l. 70 .......... 800

Apprpinto to ca - out 7eatywith Haim. An act to enable the President of the UnitedStates to fulfil the third article of the treaty between the United States and the MexicanRepublic, of the thirtieth of Deeember, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three, asamended by the Senate of the United States. June 29,1854, ch.71 ................., 801Gran efrand to Mno afr a. .lh'ad.An act to aid the Territory of Minnesota in theconstruction of a aa theren. -June 9, 1854, ch. 72 .......................... 802

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LIST OF THE PUBLIC ACTSOF CONGRESS. IxAppopriatioafir Wes and Mila Roads in NW.Mexie An act for the construction of cer-in military roads miwel in the Territory of New Mexico. July 17,1854, ch. 79.... 808PapentofOjierso New Mexico. An act for the payment of the civil officers employed In theTerritory of hew Mexico while under military government. July 17 , 1854, ch.80.... 808ifikar Road in Oregon. An act to provide for the continuation of the military road fromCreek to Scottsburgh, fi Oregon. July 17 , 1854, ch. 81 ...................... 808MiitaryRoad in Vlah An act toprovide for the construction of a military road intheTerritoryof Utah. July 17,1854, ch . 82 ...................................... 804CertainDacotak or Sioux Land, in Minnesota to be stavqi andadd. An act to authorize thePresident of the United States to cause to be surve.a ! the tract of land in the Territoryof Minnesota, belonging to the half-breeds or mixed-bloods of the Dacotoh or Siouxnationoflndians, andf rotherpurposes. July 17, 1854, oh. 88 ...................... 804Lands in Oregon and Wasington Territorie. An act to amend the act approved Septembertwenty-seven, eighteenohundred and fifty, to create the office of Surveyor-General of thepublid lands in Oregon, etc., and also the act amendato thereo4 approved Februaryfourteen, eighteen hndred and fMythree. July 17, 84 ch. 84................. 806Approprationfor Road in .bunsota. An act making further appropriations for continuing theconstruction of roads in the Territory of Minnesota, in accordance with tbe estimatesmade by the War Department. July 17, 1854, ch. 85 .................... :.......... 306Paymn to Utah. An act to refand to the Territory of Utah the expenses incurred by sai Ter-ritory In suppressing Indian Hostilities. July 17, 1854, ch. 86 ...................... 307

xpe sof he R River Indian War. An act to authorize the Secretary of War to settleand adjust te expenses of the Rogue River Indian War. July 17, 1854, ch. 87 ........ 307Sesn of Coartin theEastern Districtof Lovisicu& An act regulating the time of holding thesessions of the District and Circuit Courts of the United States in the Eastern Districtof Louisiana. July20, 1854, Ch 99 . .............................................. 307Cap Fear River, Nort Caoa Aprriatonfor hnerseentof. An act making furtherappropriation for the improvement of the Cape Fear Riveir, North Carolina. July,1854, ch. 102 ................................................................. 307Zands in Nw Mxim, Kansas,and NebraAs. An act to establish the offices of Surveyor-Generalof New Mexico, Kaas, and Nebraska, to grant donations to actual settlers therein, and

for other purposes. July 2,1854,ch.108 ......................................... S08New uiecionDiasnldinNew York. An act reating a collection district in New York, to becalled the District of Dunkirk, and~constitnting Dunkirk a port of entry and the ports ofBarcelona, Silver Creek, and Cattaraugus Creek, ports of delivery. July 27,1854, ch.105 .......................................................................... 310Expenses of Comm War. An act making appropriations to defray the expenses of the CayuseWar. July 27,1854, ch. 106 .................................................... 311S e ofTeitori" ffl r. An act to increase the salaries of executive and judiciary officersin Oregon, New Mexico, Washington, Utah, and Minnesota. July 27, 1854, ch. 107... 811Pensio,, Appor" i f. An act makingappropriations for the payment of invalid and otherpe nu s -of the United States for the year ending the thirtieth of June, one thousandelght.hundred and fifty-five. July 27, 184, ch. 108................................ 812PaswBeviein orn,a Fanqt andOrgon. An act making provision for the postal ser-

vice In the State of California and in the Terrtorles of Oregon and Washington. July27, 1854 ch. 109 .............................................................. 812Adjustatnt ofCotainLad Titles in dian. An act to ascertain and adjust the titles to certainlands in the State of Indiana. July 27, 1854, oh. 110 ................................ 813Power of NotariesPuia. An act supplementary to an act entitled " An act to authorize Nota-ries Public to take and certify oaths, affirmations and acknowledgments In certain cases."July 29, 1854, ch. 159 .......................................................... 815InianAppropiation BIL. An act making apropriations for the current and contingent ex-penses of the Indian Department, and or flfWlling treatystipulations with various IndianTribs, for the year ending June thirtieth, one thousand eight hundred and fyt-ive, andfor other purposes. July 31, 1854, ch. 167 ........................................ 31

for the accommodation of the Courts of the United States in the district of Massal~setsand in the cities of New York and Phladelphia. August 2, 1854, oh . 188............. 883

PortofDliveryon Lo Pontohartrin. An act to establish a port of delivery at Lake Pork onLake PYontchartrain and for other purposes. August 2, 1854, ch. 189 ................. 888MadiT India adeaP ofDdv . An act oonstituting Madison, in the Stateof Indiana,a port of delivery. August 2, 1854, ch. 19 1 ....................................... 334VOL..X. PUB.1-9

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X LIST OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF.CONGRESS.Ports ofDlve, inDtrictof New Orlean cmdtuted. An act to constitute Tuseumbia, in theState of Alabama, a port of delivery, and for other purposes. August 2, 1854,.ch. 192 334CoUetionDistrit in Tas, and New Mexico. Au act crating a colleetion district in Tense, andNew Mexico. August 2,1854, ch. 198 ............................................ 885Lih Boue AppropriationBi l. An act making appropriations for light houses, light boats,buoys, etc., and providing for the erection and establishment of the same, and for other

purposes. August 83 1854, ch.194 .................. &............................ 885Sdeen ofLads by illitfora Canal. An act to authorize the State of Illinois to select theresidue of the lands to which she is entitled under the act of second of March, eighteenhundred and twenty-seven grn land to aid that State in opening a canal to connectthe waters of the I;=-ois iver with those of Lake Michigan. August 8, 1854, ch. 195.. 344Warehousingof Good; Imported in &tm Vessel.. An act to amend the provisions of the fifty.sixth section of the act entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on importsand tonnage," approved the second day of= one thousand seven hundred andninety-nine. August 8, 1854, ch.196 ........................ ................ 844Caio, iios,made a PortofDliva,_ An act constituting Cairo, in the State ofImo, a portof delivery. August3, 1854, ch . 198 ........................ ..................... 845San Pedro, Cbifornia,made a Portof Ent and D&vy. An act constituting San Pedro, inthe State of California, a port of entry and delivery. August 8,1854, Ch. 199 ........ 845Sect n of Lande by Wisconsin. An act to authorize the State of Wisconsin to select the resi-due of the laids to which she is entitled under the acst of eighth of August, eighteen hun-dred and -forty-six,for the improvement of the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers. August a,1854, ch . 200 ...................................................... ........... 345Land grantedto State and Terrtwies to vest infes. An act to vest in the several States andTerritories the title in fee of the lands which have been or may be certified to them.August s, 1854, ch. 201 .......................................................... 846Portsof Ddiey in /orida, and Iowa. An act to constute Palatka, and Bayport, In the State,of lorida, ports of delivery, respectively, and Keokuk and Dubuque, in the State ofIowa. August 8,1854, cl. 202 .................................................. 84Rio Hox& Land Ckai Act reived. An act to revive the act approved March third, eighteenhundred and twenty-three, and the act approved May twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred- and twenty-four, supplemental thereto, in reference to the Rio Hondo claims to land in

Louisians. August 8, 1854, ch .2o04.............................................. 847Fort/.fiaions,Appropriaos for. An act making appropriatious for fortifications, and otherworks.of defence, and for repairs of barracks andquarters, for the year ending the thirtiethof June, one thousand eight hundred and fify-five. August 8,1854, ch.227-.&........ 847Pot Poue Act. An act to establish certain post roads. Augusta, 1854, ch.0............. 849GeneralAppropriaticnB . An act making appropriations for the civil and diplomatic expensesof government for the year ending the thirtieth ofJane, one thousand eight hundred andfiftylive, and for other purposes. August 4, 1854, ch . 242 .......................... 546Graduationofprice ofPublicLan. An act to graduate and reduce the price of thepublic lands. to actual settlers and cultivators. August 4, 1854, CL S .......................... 574Sothern Boundary ofNe w Mexico. An act declaring the southern boundary of New Mexico.August 4, 1854, ch. 245 ........................................................ 575Reea of Ac prantingLand to MinnesotfO,-4 Raad;and relicrofTow. Bronaugh. An act forthe relief of Thomas Bronaugh, and for the repeal of the "act to aid the Territory of Min-nesota, in the construction of a Railroad therein," approved the twenty-ninth of June,eighteen hundred and fifty-four. August 4, 1854, ch. 246 ............................ 575Pay ofthe Army. Promotion. An act to increase the pay of the rank and file of the army, and toencourage enlistments. August 4, 1854, eh.247 .................................... 575Members of Congre.s may have bwfitof he outy Land Act. An act to repeal the first provisoof the fourth section of the act entitled, An act granting bount land to ertain o48cersand soldiers who, have been engaged in the military service of the United States," ap-proved September twenty eight, one thousand eight hundred and fifty. August 4, 1854,ch. 248 ........................................................................ 576Premption in Minnesota. An act to extend the right of premptiop over unsurveyed lands inMinnesota, and for other purposes. August 4, 1854, ch . 249 ......................... 576Arin AppropriationBill. An act making'appropriations for the support of the army, for theyear ending the thirtieth of June, one thousand eight hunde and fifty-five..August 5,1854, cl. 267 ................................................................... 576Zfy Appro ratinBi. An act making appropriations for the naval service for the year end-e thirtieth of June, one thousand eight hundred and fy-five. August 5, 1854,

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JOINT RESOLUTIONS.I. 2%mb to Gaeral Wool. Joint resolution of thanks to General John E.Wool. January 24,1854........................... ........................... 5918.AdMdtoa Crks in Offie of SuperitedentofP * - A resolution authorizing an Increaseof the force in the office of the Superintendent of Public Printing. February 10,1854... 591

4. Books rMemers of Congres. A resolution for supplying new members of the Senate andHaouse of Representatives with such books of a publccharacter as have been heretoforesupplied. February 23, 1854 .................................................... 5915. CWnractfor MarNeforEximeon of&e CkpitL Joint resolution authorizing, a supplementalcontract for certain marble for the capitol extension. Xarch iu1854.................. 5916. Acclptance of certain Vooe and Meda/dftom Great Britain. A resolution accepting certainvolumes and medals presented by her Britannic Majesty's government to the UnitedStates. March 27, 1854 ......................................................... 5927. Light-Houe at C _asseJoint resolution authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury, andlight-house board, to determine upon the site, plan, and mode of constructing the light-house on Cohasset Rocks, and for other purposes. March 27, 1854 ................ 5928. Bidsfo&Provison, C Sores, .for Navy. Joint resolution relative to bids for provi-sions, clothing, pM smal stores for the use of the navy. March 27, 1854...........592

10. C difation and Revision of Revenue Laws. A resolution authorizing the Secretary of theTreasury to pay the expenses of codifying and revising the revenue laws. April 6,1854, 59211. CerainExpenses of Oreon to be paid. A joint resolution authorizing the accounting officersof the treasury to adjust the expenses of a board of eommissionersAppointed -bythe ter-ritorial assembly of Oregon, to prepare a code of laws. Also to adjust the expense ofcollecting and printing certain -aws and archives of the Territory of Oregon. May 8,1854 ............................................ ............................. 59811.Etenion of a Mall Contac in dAbanm A resolution for extending an existing contract

for carrying the mail in Alabaia. Maya, 1854 .................................... 59813. LandSurveys in Alabama. Joint resolution directing the connection of the public surveysin Alabama, with the boundary line between the States of Aab a,and Florida. June29, 1854 ....................................................................... 598le. CompensionforCanyingMail on two rouer in New York. Joint resolution explanatoryof the second section of "a resolution to establish certain post routes," approved Julytwelve, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-two. July 17,1854 ...................... 59817. Dsributionof Jfferson's Work. A resolution providing for the distribution of the worksof Thomas Jefferson. July 20 , 1854 ............................................. 59 418. Pay ofEmp14*ss in Legislative Department. Joint resolution to fix the compensation of theemployees in the legislative department of the government, and to prohibit the allowanceof the usual extra compensation to ech as receive the benefits hereof. July 20 , 1854, 59424 . Presaationofa Meda to Cap'a ngmm. A joint resolution directing the presezitationof a medal to Captain Duncan 1. Ingraham. August 4, 1854 .... .............. 59425 . A p .o n.or Pagesand Empseesrof Cogress. A jointreslutionmaking appropriationsfor the payment of those entitled to the benefits of the resolution of the House of Repre-sentatives of the United States, passed August third, eighteen hundred and sty-four,

voting extra compensation to pages, folders, and others. August 5, 1854........... .. 595

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STATUTE IL-1854-55.Protecionfrm SpwrecL An ac t for the better preervation of life and property fiom vea-se1 shipwrecked on the coasts of the United States. Dec. 14, 1854, h ......... 597al Springs rdinquised to Wisconsin. An act to relinquish to the State of Wisconsin the lands

reserved for salt springs therein. Dec. 15, 1854, CL 5 .............................. 597Vur3iniaMilt" Bou Warrants. An act allo the further time of tw o years to those hold-ing lands by entries in the Virginia Military District in Ohio, which were made prior tofirst Jauary, eighteen hundred and fifty-two, to have the same surveyed and patented.Dec. 19, 54, . . . ........... .......... ............................... 598Negotitios for a 7*eaty with tho Clsppewa. An act to provide for the extinguishment of the title ofChippewa Indians to the lands owned and claimed by them in the Territory of Minnesota,and State of Wisconsin, and for their domestication and civilization. Dee. 19,1854, L 7 598LandPatents. An act to authorize the Issue of patents to lands in any State or Territory, incertain cases. Dec. 22, 1854, ch . 10 .............................................. 599BWppresion ofSmall Notes in Districtof Columbia. An act to suppress the circulation of smallnotes, as a currency, in the District of Columbia. Dec. 27, 1854, ch. 15 ............... 599Land in ancinatirelinquiished. An act vesting the'title of the United States to'certain land inthe city of Cincinnati. Dec. 29, 1854, ch. 18 ........................................ 601Nrdnka_ ApoApmri fi r Conthgciesof An act to provide for the contingent expenses of theTerritory of Nebraska. Dec. 80, 1854, ch . 19 ...................................... 602Assent to oession ofBoston Cmw to New York. An act giving the consent of Congress to theCession by the State of Massachusetts to the State of New York, of the District of BostonCorner. Jan. 8, 1855, ch. 20 ................................................... 602Approprution Debt of Penitedimy. An act for the liquidation of the penitentiary indebt-edness. Jan. 3, 1855, ch. 21 .................................................. 602Pay of Auxihary Watc. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to establish an auxiliarywatch for the protection of public and private property in the cit 7 of Washington," 4.proved August twenty-three, eighteen hundred and forty-two. Jan. 8, 1855, ch . 23 .... 608Cal jnia Land Claim Cbmmission continued. An act to continue in force, for a limited time,the provisions of the act of Congress of third March, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, andthe second section of its supplement of -ighteenth Janu eiteen hundred and flf-four,so as to enable the Board of Land Commissioners in California to lose their adjudica-tions of private land titles in that State, and for other purposes. Jan. 10, 1855, cl. 25 608Militar Roads in Nebrasaand Wasddnton. An act making appropriations forlthe constructionof certain military roads in the Territories of Nebraska an ashington. Feb. 6,1855,ch. 55 ....................................................... ................ 6NPabli Buildingsin Milwatie. An act changing the appropriation for the erection of a build-ing in the city of Miwakie, for a Custom-House, Post-Office, and the United StatesCourts. Feb. 10,1855, ch. 70 .................... .................... 604C itmnshp of Yddrn born abroadand of marriel Women. An act to secure the right of citizen-ship to children of citizens of the United States born out of the limits thereof. Feb. 10.1855, ch. 71 .................................................................... 604

io divided inmotwo Judieia District. An act to divide the State of Ohio into two *udlaldistricts, and to provide for holding the District and Circuit Courts of the United Statestherein. Feb. 10, 1855, ch. 73 .................................................... 604Illinoisdivided into two JudicialDistricts. An act to divide the State of Illinois into tw o judicialdistricts. Feb. 18, 1855, ch . 96 ............................................... 606Cbntinuanceof Rqgiter andRec'ver at Vincennes. An act to continue, temporarily, the offices ofregister and receiver at Vincennes. Feb. 13, 1855, ch . 97 ............................ 607Passo:udy,Mone t be r&ftd_ to Cd. o-Bouse Officers at. An act to refund to the officersofthe customs and others, of the District of Passamaquoddy, certain moneys. Feb. 14,18M ,ch. 98 .......................................................... ......... 607

,israndRier., Albenare Sound. An act to amend An act making appropratOns for theimprovement of certain harbors and rivers," approved August thirtieth, eighteen hun-dred and fifty-two. Feb. 14, 1855, cl. 103 ........................................ 608Mi Road i Oregon An act for the construction of a military road in Oregon Territory.Feb. 17, 1855, el. 104 .......................................................... 608

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LIST OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF CONGRESS. XilMMilitaryPeat. in Minnseta,Kam, andNekw"a An aot for the erection of a military Post onor near the Pembina River, in the Territory of Minnesota, and for other purposes. Feb.17, 1855, ch. 106 ................................................................ 608Sarie of District Jur . An actto regulate the salaries of the District Judges of the UnitedStates. Feb. 17,185 , ch . 107 ......... , ........................................ 608Puc Baidngs in Oegon andMimisa. An act making an aproprition for completing the

public buildings of Oregon Territory, and Minnesota. beb.17, 1855, ch. 108 .......... 609LandDidrit in Oreon. ' An ac t to ebtablith an . additional land district in the Territory ofOregon. Job. 17, 1855, ch. 109 .................................................. 609JEiia" Roads in Mansoata. An act making appropriations for Improving eartain military roadsrn the Territory of Minnesota. Jeb. 17, 1855, oh. 110 ............................... 610Puc Buikis at Batmors. An act to provide for the accommodation of the Courts ofthe United States for the District of Maryland, and for a post-offio at Baltimore city,Maryland. Jeb. 17, 1855, ch. 111 ....................... .............. 610-Pacic T4ra;p. An act authorizing the construction of a line of telegraph from the Missis-sippi or Missouri Rivers to the Pacific Ocean. Job. 17, 1855, ch .112 ................. 610PuBlic Lands in VW. An act to establish the office of Surveyor-General ofUtah, and to grantland for school and university purposes. Jeb. 21, 1855, ch. 117 ...................... 611Terrm of Com in MissouriandOhio. An act to provide for holding an additional term of theCircuit Court of the United States for the District of Missovr, and for hod specialterms of the District and Circuit Courts of the United States for the Northern District ofOhio. Feb.21, 1855, ch . 118 .................................................... 611Cour of Caims entablidhed. An act to establish a court for the investigation of claims againstthe Ufled States. Feb. 24,1855, ch.122 ............ #............................ 612Ex&adition of Desertesfrof FoeignVessl An act concerning the apprehension and deliveryof deserters from foreign vessels in the ports of the United States. Feb.24 , 1855, Ch.12 8 614LandDistrtin Wisconsin. An act to establish an additional land district In the State of Wis.cousin. Feb. 24 , 1855, h. 124 ................................................... 615ProvisioniorDiwhiift of udge inlorida. An act to provide for holding the United States

Courts in the Noithern and Southern Districts of Florida, in case of the sickness or dis.ability ofeither of the judges of those districts. .Feb.24 , 1855, ch.125 ................ 615InvalidPeionsApproprfiati BiT. An actmaklug appropriations for the payment of invalidand other pensions of the Uited States, for the year ending the thirtieth of June, onethousand eight hundred and fly-six, and for other purposes. Feb. 28, 1855, h.126.... 615Effi oc ofNavy - Reserved List Oflcers. An act to promote the efficiency of the navy. Feb.28, 1855, oh. 127 ............................................................... 616MiiitaryLDeafene t Pdos Landing,La. An act making an appropriation for military defencesat lroctor's Landing, in Louisiana. Feb. 28 , 1855, ch. 128 ............... 617Teas Creditr, Paymentof. An act to provide for the payment of such creditors of the late Re.public of Texa as are comprehended in the act of Congress of September nine, eighteenhundred and fifty. Feb. 28, 1855,-ch. 129 ......................................... 617Dplomaticand Cmnsoar System remodled. An act to remodel the diplomatic ana consular sys-tems of the United States. March 1,1855. h.188 ............................. 619PremptionRighs in tde asonRoug and De Bautrop Grants. An act extening, in certi oases,the provisions of the act entitled "An act to extend prdemption rlght to certain landtherein mentioned," approved March third, eighteen hundred and fifty-three. March 2,1855, oh. 1 4 ................................................................... 626Miway Reserve at St. Pee,-LandBnr ofT7 B. G.Gear. An act to amend the act approvedtenith Augs4 eighteen hund and fift-twe, entitled "An act to reduce andd eboundaries of the military reserve at Saint Peter's River, in the Territory of

Minesota," and for other purposes. March 2, 1855, ch. 185 ........................ 627Di n in the Navy. An act to provide a more efficient discipline for the navy. March 2,1855, ch. ................................................. I................. 627TanpaLandDi ct in.kto,4da dai An ac t to amend -An ac t to establish a laud dis-trict in the State of Florida, to be called the District of Tampa." March 2, 1855, ch .

187 ........................................................................... 629olctionDistricsof Qzpe Pet andRort Orford. An act to establish the collection districtsOf Cape Perpetta and Port Orford, in the Territory of Oregon, and to fix the salaries ofthe officers of the customs therein. March 2, 1855, ch . 18 8 .......................... 629

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LIST OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF CONGRESS.Akbama , Setflsmt ofAixouna of. An act to settle certain acounts between the United Statesan d the Stateof Alaba . March 2, 1855, ch. -189 ................................ 680-htr*ds in Cbwts, Preventionof. An act to prevent mis-trials in the District and Circuit courtsof the United States, in certain cases. March 2, 1855, ch. 140 ...................... 630

Fouradditionallevenue Cutters autorieed. An act authorizing the purchase or construction offour additional revenue cutters. March 2, 1855, ch. 141 ............................. 680amvft Courtestabis in Calornia. An act to establish a Circuit Court of the United Statesin and for the State of California. March 2, 1855, ch. 142 ........................... 681Tewnsse times ofhldinq Cie* in . An act'cebanging the times of holding the United StatesCourts in Tennessee. March 2, 1855, ch. 148 ........................................ 682Reiprocity.2eat with Great Britain. An act to amend "An act to carry into effect a treatybetween the United States and Great Britain," signed on the fifth of June, eighteenhundred and 4fty-four, and approved August Afh eighteen [hundred] and fty-four. March2, 1855, ch. 144 .............................................................. 682azes autaorized in Geordmtn. An act authorizing the corporate anthorities of Georgetown toimpose additional taxes, and for other purposes. March 2, 1855, cl. 145 ............. 68

Oh Canal&letosconfirmed. An act to confirm the canal selections in the State of Ohio.March 2, 1855, ch. 146 ......................................................... 634Swamp Londs. An act for the relief of purchasers and locators of swamp and overflowed lands.March 2, 1855, cl. 147 .......................................................... 684Fees of Bgister and Receivers, and the Graduatim Act. An aetto ncrease the ompenaio ofthe registers of land-offices and receivers of public moneys, under the act entitled An act tograduate and reduce the price of the public lands to actual settlers and cultivators,.ap.proved August fourth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four. March 8, 1855, ch. 166 ........ 685Public Buildgsin Knsas. An act to provide for the erection of public buildings in the Teri-tory of nses. March 8, 1855, oh. 167 .......................................... 685Public Building in Nebrasita. An act to provide for the erection ofpublic buildings in the Terri-tory of Nebraska. March 8, 1855, ch. 168 ....................................... 635Amy ApprpratonBil. An act making appropriations for the support of the army, for theyear ending the thirtieth of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six, and for otherpurposes. March 8, 1855, ch. 169 .............................................. 685Remvi of -tructiomsin Savannah River. An act to appropriate money to remove the obstruc-tions in the Savannah River, below the city of Savanah, in the State of Georgia. March3,1855,ch.170 ................................................. 640AppropriationBillfor Fmr ati*o. An act making appropriations for ftrifications and otherworks of defence, and for repairs of barracks and quarters,for the year ending the thirtiethof June, one thousand eight hundred and fift-six. Mauch 3, 1855, ch. 171 ........... 640

i0tay Road in Kansas. An act for the construction of certain military roads in the Territoryof KEnsas. March 8, 1855, CL. 172 .............................................. 41t oPo e-r t required. An act fuher to amend the act entitled "A n act toreduce and modify the rates of poatages in the United States, and for other purposes,"passed March thre, eighteen hundred and fifty-one. March 8, 1855, ch . 178 ........... 641

Ckbiaonof Law of Districtof Columbia. An act to improve the laws of the District of Colum.bia, an d to codify the same. March 8, 1855, ch. 174 .............................. 642Genalvi land Dip aic Approrti Bil, An ac t making propriations for the civil anddiplomatic expense of overnmnt, for the year ending the thirtiethof June, eighteenhundred and fifty-six, and for other purposes. March 8, 1855, ch. 175 ................. 648taValAno . Bill. An act making appropriations for the naval service, for the 3ear end-ing the thirtieth of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six. March 8, 1855,oh. 198 ................. ...................................................... 675

InsaneAsylum/ndtr to f Cbunbia. An act toorganise aninstitution for the insane of thearmy and navy, and of the District of Columbia, in the said District. karh 3, 1855,ch. 199 ........................................................................ 682

Right of Way ofRairds,j'v., in as Territories. An act extending the provisions of act of Augustfourth, eighteen hundred and fty-two, entitled "An act to grant the right of way to allrail and plankroads and macadamized turnpikes, pssing through the public lands be-longing to the United States" to the public lands in the Territories of the United States.March 8, 1855, ch . 200 ........................................................ 688Po Ogm Aprpn m Bill. An act making apppriatiou for the service of the Post-Officebepartment, during the fiscal year ending .hs thirtieth of June, one thousand eight hun-dred and fifty-six. March 3, 1855. oh. 201 ........................................ 688

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LIST OF THE PUBLIG ACTS OF CONGRESS. xvC s, C aooa,and Hidtau,madePorkof Lleiy. An act to establish Columbus, inthe State of Mipi, Chattanoog in the State of Tennessee, and Hickman, in the Statsof Kentucky, ports qf delivery. March3, 1855, ch.202 ............................ 686CoolRoom in Jacson,Miss. An act to provide accommodations for the United States Courts inthe city of Jackson, KmsaissippL March 3,1855, ch. 203 ............................ 686&dianAfairs,AprratnBill Anact making apprations for the current and contingentexpess f the =ndia Deparment, and fo r ful~gnfig retstipulations with the VariousIndian tribes, for the year ending June thirtieth,one thousand eight hundred and fifty-sixand for other purposes. March 8, 1855, ch. 204 ...................................Furthertime for satisfyin ilitaJ Land Warrants. An act allowing the furthertime of tw o years, to those holding lands by entries in the Virginia Military District, inOhio, which were made prior to the first of January, eighteen hundred and fifty-two, tohave the same surveyed and patented. March 8,1855, ch . 206 ....................... 701Bounty Land Act. An act inaddition to certain acts granting bountyland to certain officereandsoldiers who have been engaged In the military service of the United States. March 8,1855, ch. 207 .................................................................. 701f eitadenw AppropriatonBi/L Af act making appropriations for the support of the mil-it academy, for the year ending the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and fifty-six.March8, 1855, ch. 208 .......................................................... 73

Affidavits under t1e Gradu'ationLaw. An act to amend an act approved the fourth of August,eighteen hundred and fifty-four, entitled "An act to graduate and reduce the price of thepublic lands to actual settlers and cultivators. March 8, 1855, cl. 209 ................ 708AppriationforBrWi Claims An act for crrying into effect the convention upon the sub-ject of claims between the United Statesan her Britannic Majesty, ot theeighth of Febru-ary, one thbasand eight hundred and flf y-three March 8, 1855, CL. 210 .............. 703Po Roads. An alt to establish certain post roads. March, 1855, ch. 211 ............. 704LandDistrictsin owa."Anact to change the boundaries of the land districts inthe State of Iowa,and for other purposes. March 8, 1855, ch.212.................................... 714Cariageof Passengrsin Vessels. An act to regulate the carriage of passengers insteamshipsana other vessels. March 8,1855, ch .218 ......................................... 715

JOINT RESOLUTIONS.. Catm-Houseat Now Orleans. Joint resolution to modify or change the original plan of thecustom-house at New Orleans. Dec. 19, 184..................................... 722

4. Rufus Choateand Gideon HaW9e, aointdReget of th mithsoianZinsitution A resolutionfor the appointment of regents in the Inanstitution. Dec. 27, 1854 ........ 7225. Enrvi&g, jv.,Map, Chlarys fc.,fqr Congress. A resolution providing for the eagrinlithogaphi, and pubiig of drawings, maps, charts, or other papers for ossJan. 18,1855................ ..................................... 7M6. Omensationof Cerks in CensusBuremu. A resolution relative to the construction of the lawsfor the allowance of additional compensation to the clerks in the Census Bureau. Feb. 8,1855 ........................ ................................................. 7287. R&eofqArct Eporg Exdtion. A resolution respecting the arctic expedition, com-manded by Paed Assistant Surgeon B. K. Kane. Feb. 8,1855 .................. 7289. Title of Lievt General revived. A resolution authorizing the President of the UnitedStates to confer the title of lieutenant-general by brevet, fo r eminent services. Feb. 15,1855 .......................................................................... 715. Aa n of worf Genera Jackson, and a therjr. A resolution aoee th esword of General Andrew Jackson, and returning the thanks of Congress to the family ofthe late General Robert Armstrong. Feb. 28,1855 ................................. 72814. ew Orleans Custom-Hor A resolution inrelation to the New Orleans custom-house.March 2, 1855 .................................................................. 72423. TerriorialXi ariesfor Kansas andNilraska. Joint resolution makin an appropriation forthe purchase of territorial libraries. March 8,1855 ................................ 72424. Land Seionsof Wisonsin. A resointion explanatory of an act passed August third, eigh.teen hundred and fifty-four. March 3, 1855........................................ 7425. Appropriationfor etam of Congress. Joint resolution making appropriation for the pay-ment of those entitled to the benefits of the resolution of the House of Representatives ofthe United States, passed March third, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, voting extra com-pensation to pages, folders, and others. March 8, 1855 ............................. 724

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Zvi LIST OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF CONGRESS.PROCLAMATIONS.

1. Relating to the Expedition agahut Mexico ................................. %.......... 11779. Relating to the Expedition against CubA . .. . ...... 1178S. Respecting the reciprocity Treaty with Great Br.... ; ............................. 1179

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PUBLIC ACTS OF THE THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESSo0 TEN

UNITED STATES,Passed at the first Sesioituh tekas Kygm and held at aie M~y ofWO an, in tas ))istictof WmoUnia, on Monda, ase lit day ofDee er, 1854-and ended esaday, ts 81t day of Augps 1852.MaL..,z Fm.xoz President; "W=Lur XnG, Preident of theSenate; Lum BoiD, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

o"~. L-4Actm Na iAd~t~ssuMrdiAIEVn sq imceof jan1,18Be Qt enacted by e Senate and Homse of Bereentatime of theVhfted Skt of AmericainCongress asteme That the sum of lve Araftionthousand dollars be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of an y n tofmoney in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be expended, or mso much thereof as maq be necessary, under the direction of the Com-

missioner of Public Buildings, in discharge of the'expenses incurred in PL P-.I4.the extinguishment of the late fire in the Library Room, the removalof the rubbish, and the preservation of such books and other articles asmay have been saved, and the tonstruction of a tin roof for the preser-vation and protection of that portion of the building now exposed.Szo. 2. And e it fwt enaed, That the sum of ten thousand Apvprimdollars be and the same is hereby appropriated fo r the purchase of fbrblo fr IA-books for the IAbrary of Congress, to be expended under the direction loiwTof the Joint Committee on the Libray.AITBmovU, January 18, 1852.

Cair. IL- An Adt to provid a ReomjVor tie CWagmjueaa LrAam. Jan A5IBM.Be it enaced &yMie Senate aiad House. of Represatives,of theVeW Sae of America in 0ongress,asemed That the sum of Tempors"twelve hundred dollars be hereby appropriated, to be expended under toom ft &eLi-the direction of the Commissioner of Public Buildings, for the purpose "of fitting up the document room and a portion of the adjoining passageto receive temporarily a portion of the books of the CongressionalLibrary.Apnovn, January 28, 1852.

Cs"w. V. - An Ad ataoin the = of- rst to the S&at Of NeS Haayslr Jn. 2Y, 1851.for Advace mleJor doe ane and of ase 01td Mlatw in rqelin Imelon andI~fPr~essn lWViss nt,at hM&d i~nSram, in said StBe it enacted by dhe Senate and Hous of Re'presentatites,of the Cam Of NewV. ted tiaes of Amrica in Obnress ass4d, That the second Au- R s fditor of the Treasurybe, and he is hereby authoriZed and direct-(tm.taba-L

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