The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-08-31
BY AUTHORITY.

RESOLUTION directing a survey Of Ger.
tam routes between Baltimore and Phil
adclphla, for Post Road.
Resolved BY the Senate and House Of
Representatives. Of the United States Of a.
rnerica an Congress assembled, That the
Post Master General be authorised and
rCQRired 10 cause an examination and sur
yey Of the various routes between galti-
more and Philadelphia, crossing the Sus-
quehanna at iIsvre De Grace Ferry, Port
Deposit, and Conewingo Bridges, and re-
port TO Congress the route which may be
best adapted for a permanent post Road.
with an estimate of the expense vi Eaking
each of fsaid routes safe and convenient ioI
the transportation Of the mail.
ArPRovEp--May 4, 1896.
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RESOLUTION expressive ofthe sense Of
Congress of the gallant conduct Of Lieu-
tenant Duncan, Of the United States
Navy.
Resoiued by The Senate and House Of Re
Presentatires ofhe United States Of .4mer-
ecd IN Congress .3sSemLLed, That the pro-
visions the joint resolutions of Congress,
passed October twentieth eighteen hun
dred and fourteen, entitled Resolutions
expressive of the sense of Congress of the
Donough, the officers, seamen, and ma
= rines. and infantry serving as marines, on
ooard Of the United States Squadron Oh
Lake Champlain. bo cnnstruod nnd eX-
Tended as to include the name OF Sllas
Duncan, a Lieutenant in the navy OF the
limited States, in testimony OF the sense
which is entertained by both Houses ot
CONGRESS-. of the distinguished gallantry
and GOOD conduct Of the said Lieutenant
Duncan. in an action with the enemy'S
forces. on the sixth Of September, eigh-
teen hundred and fourteen, on the same
Lake.
APPROVED. May Is, 1896.
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RESOLUTION authorising the delivery OF
Rifles promised to Captain Atkins vol
unteers, at the siege Of Plattsburgh.
Resolred by the Senate and House Of Re
presentatiueS Of the United States Of .4meTI-
ca in Congress assembled, That the Pres-
dent Of the United States be, and he is
hereby, authorised to cause to be deliver
ed to Martin J. Aitkin, Azarlah c. Flagg,
Ira A. Wood. Gustavus A. Bird, James
Trowbridge, Hazen Moers, Henry X. A
verill. St. John B. l.. Skinner, Frederick
p. Allen, Hiram Walworth, Ethan Everlst,
Amos Soper, James Patten, Bartemas
Brooks, Smith Bateman. Melancton w.
Travis, and Fiavel Williams, each, one III
fie. promised them by General Macomb,
while commanding the Champlaln Depart
ment, for their galantry and patriotic SER
vices as volunteer coTpe, during the siege
OF Plattshurg, IN September, one thousand
eight 4 Indred and iourtGen, on each OF
which said rifles there shall be plate
CON sining all appropriate inscription.
APPROVED. May 20, 1926.
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RESOLUTION directing system Of Ca
VARY Tactics, and system of lnstrnc-
ton for Artillery, to be prepared for the
Csc of the Cavalry and Artillery OF the
Militia.
Rrsolred bvths Senate and House Of Re
prestaiqiiros Of the United States cf .4meri-
ca in Congress assembled, That the Secre-
tary of War be authorised to have prepar-
ed a complete system Of Exercise and In
structlon Of Field Artillery, including ma
nnuvres for Light or Horse Artillery, Tor
the use of the Militia OF the United States,
20 be reported for consideration, or adop-
ton, by Congress at its next session.
APrRovEp, May Is, 1896.
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RESOLUTION directing Surveys and
Estimates for Dry Docks.
Resolred By The Senate md House Of Re
presentaiires ofUr United STATES of.fmeri-
ca in Congress assembled, That the Presl-
dent of the United States cause an cxani-
e nation aud accurate survey to be made by
a skilful engineer. Of site for dry dock
at the Navy Yard at Portsmouth, New
Hampshire: Charlestown, Massachusetts
BROOKLYN. New-To.k: and Gosport, Virgi.
MIA; and that such engineer be required te
state the dimensions necessary Tor sucl
docks: the advantages Of each Of the a
boye named places tof such establishment
the objections ;.lat apply to either, wltli
detailed estimate OF the expense Of suita
bic site, and Of constructing dock a.
each Of SAID places; and that the Preslden
be requested 20 communicate the same u
Congress NJ tne aIst week oi the neat ses
sion.
APPRo,rn. May q. is26.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.