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[PUBLIc.-No. 81. |
AN ACT to grant pre-emption rights 10
settlers on the public lands.


AN ACT to grant pre-emp,ion rights to
settlers on the public lands.
BE 1t enacted by the Senate and House
of REPRESENTATIVES. of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That ev-
cry actual settler Of the public lands, being
the head of Il family, or over twenty-one
years of age, who was in possession and a
housekeeper, by personal residence there
on, at the time Of the passage of this act
and for four months next preceding, shall
be entitled to all the benefits and privileges
Of an act entitled, can act to grant pre-
emption rights to settlers on the public
lands," approved May twenty ninth, eight
cen hundred and thirty, and the said act is
hereby revived and continued in force Two
years: Provided, That where more than
one person may have settled upon and cul-
tlvated any one quarter section Of land,
each Of them shall have an equal share or
interest in the said quarter section, but
shall have no claim, by virtue Of this act,
to any other land +: -4ad provided aiways,
That this act shall not be so construed as
to give right Of pre-emption to any per-
son or persons in consequence of any set
element or improvement made before the
extidguishment of the Indian title TO the
land oil which such settlement or improve
ment was made, or TO the lands lately ac-
quired by treaty with the Miami tribe Of
Indians. in the State Of Indiana, Of which
proclamation was made by the President
of the United States on the twenty-second
day of December, eighteen hundred and
thirty seven, or to any sections, or fractions
of sections, Of land included within the To-
cation Of any incorporated town, or to the
alternate sections 10 other alternate sections
granted TO the use of any canal, railroad,
or other public improvement on tho route
Of such canal, railroad, or other public i'm
provement, or to any portions OF public
lands, surveyed or Otherwise, which have
been actually selected rs sites for cities or
towns, lotted into smaller quantities than
eighty acres, and settled upon and occupi.
ed for the purposes of trade, and not Of ag-
ricultural cultivation and Improvement, or
TO any land specially occupied or reserved
for town lots, or other purposes, by author
ity Of the United States: dnd provided
further. That nothing herein contained
shall be construed to affect any of the Sc
leciions Of public lands for the purposes Of
education, the use Of ssli-spripgs, or for A.
ny other purpose, which mny have been or
may he made by any State, under existing
laws of the United States but this act
shall not be so construed rs to deprive those
Of ,bs benefits of this act who have inlIabi-
ted, according TO ns provisions, certain
/ fractions of the public lands within the
( land district Of Pslmira, in the State Of Mis-
souri, which were reserved from sale 10
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A Terrible ConfieL-Yes,erday morn
ing scene was enacted in Southwark
which amused the audience, however il may
have added to the reputation of the actors.
lady Of that district stepped into the
market, at Shippen and Fourth streets,
and asked the price Of leg Of mutton,
and IN order to test its tender qualities,
thrust her finger into the ment. Whether
II was that the lady, in her haste that morn
ing bad forgotten her customary ablutions,
or that the man did not like to lose the
chance Of another customer for his meat by
having its appearance spoiled, is uncertain I;
but he complained Of the act to the lady,
who replied tariIy to the complaint. An
alteration ensued in which tho lady got the
better Of the man, who became so incensed
that he went to magistrate and entered
suit against her, and she was obliged 10
pay The costs. To be made to pay for en-
deavoring to get an article that ould be
eaten, was too much for her patience, and
she gave vent to her Indignation by flying
at the fair face Of another lady who APP
peared as witness against her, aud inflicted
several blows with all the energy OF anger.
The assaiIed was not to be beaten with
impunity. but promptly seized upon the
hair ofthe assaulier, and both the cornba-
iants came rolling over each other to the
ground. A hubbub now commenced, such
ss is not always to be heard in that district.
The dogs barked and flew mt the heels
Of the ladies', as they 1ourislIed them in the
air. the men laughed, the women screamed,
and the boys set up hurra. Tne consta-
bic came to part them, but better for him
had he stayed away, for he drew upon him
self the unappeased wrath Of the incensed
fair one, who pounced upon him like cut
upon a mouse. In vain did he endeavor
10 eIude her blows by dodgine, and, posses
sing too much gallantry to resort to forci-
BILE means against one Of the gentler ser,
he was compelled TO cry for help, and fairly
obliged to retreat aud procure assistance,
with which both The lady conIbatants were
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consequence of the surveys of Spanish and
French grants. but are found to be without
the lines Of said grants that before any
person claiming the benefit Of this law shall
have patent for the land which he may
claim, by having complied with its pfoyis
ions, he shall make oath before some per-
son authorized by law to administer the
same, which oath, with the certificate of
the person administering it, shall be filed
with the register Of the proper land office
when the land is applied for, and by said
register sent to the office Of the commits
sloner of public lands, that he entered npon
the land which he claims, in his own right,
and exclusively for his own use and benefit
and that he has not, directly or indirectly,
made any agreement or contract, in any
way or manner, with any person or persons
whatever, by whidh the title which he might
acquire, from the Government of the Uni
ted States should inure TO the use or bene;
iit of any one except himself, or to convey
or transfer the said land, or the title which
he may acquire to the same, TO any other
person or persons whatever, at any subse-
quent time; and it such person, claiming
the benefit of this law, as aforesaid, shall
swear falsely in the premises, he shall be
subject to all the pains and penalties for
perjury, forfeit the money which he may
have paid for the land, and all right and IL
tie to the said land, and any grant or con.
veyance which he may have made in pur-
suancc of such agreement or contract, as
Aforesaid, shall be void, except in the hands
of n purchaser in good faith, for valuable
consideration without noiice. And the GER
ti6cate which shall be filed will, the COM
missioner as aforesaid, shall be taken to be
conclusive evidence that the oath was leg
ally administered: lind proyidtd further,
That II shall be the duty of the P.esiden,
OF the United States to cause TO be rcserv-
ed from sale or entry, under the provisions
of this or any other law ofthe United States
any tract or iracts Of land, reserved to n
ny Choctaw, under the provisions of the
treaty OF Dancing Rabbit Creek, Of one
thousand eight hundred and thirty, and al
so to reserve from sale or entry, u sullic-
lent quantity of the lands acquired by said
treaty, upon whicn no such settlement or
improvement has been made, ms would en-.
title the settler or improver to right OF
prc-enption under this ac', to satisfy the
claims of snch Indians ms may have been
entitled to reservations under the said trca-
~, and whose lands may have beeu sold by
the United States, on account Of any de-
fault, neglect, or omission of duty on the
part of any officer of the United S,ates
such reservation from sale to continue un-
til the claims 10 reservations under said
treaty, shall be investigated by the board
of commissioners appointed for that pur-
pose, and their report finally acted on bv
Congress
APPROVED, June ODD, 1888.
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LAWS or THE UNITED STATES,
PASSED AT THE SECOND SESSION OF THE
TwENTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.

[PuDLc.-No. 81
AN ACT to authorize the President of the
United States to cause the southern boun-
Diary line Of the Territory Of Iowa to be
nscertained and marked.
BE IL enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives. Of the United States oj
america, in Congress assembled, That the
President Of the United States be, and he
is hereby authorized to cause TO be survey
ed, ascertsined and distinctly marked, the
southern boundary line Of the Territory oi
Iowa, west Of the Mississippi river, which
divides said Territory from the State of
Missouri; and that, for that purpose, he
shall appoint commissioner on the part
Of the United States, who with the aid Of
such surveyor or surveyors as may be nee
essary) shall unite or act IN conjunction
with a commissioner to be appointed by the
Stale of Missouri and a commissioner TO be
appointed 10y the Governor Of the Territory
of Iowa, ir running, marking, aud ascer'
tanning said boundary line; and that II shall
bc the duty Of the commissioner so to be
appointed by the President as aforesaid, af
ter he shall have nscertained, run, and
marked said boundary line. to make three
maps or plats thereof, with n description
or survey bill thereof appended to each maj
or pl.t; one Of which shall bc returned q
the Office Of SECRETARY Of State for the u
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nited States, one TO the Office of Secretary
of State for the State of Missouri, and one
to the Secretary Of the Territory of Iowa
and the said commissioner on the part ol
the United States shall, also make full re-
port of his proceedings in the premises tc
the Secretary Of State for the United States
SEC. 2. And be IL further enacted, Tha
the said boundary line shall be run or sur.
veyed, ascertained, and marked in all re-
spects according TO, and in pursuance o.
the provisions of the following acts, where.
in the said boundary line is defined ano
described, TO wit; an act of Congress Of tn,
sixth March, eighteen hundred and twenty
entitled "An act TO authorize the people o
and State Government, and for the admis
sion of such State into the Union on an c.
quail footiug with the original States, and
10 prohibit slavery in certain Territories )
and an act OF the seventh June, eighteen
hundred and thirty six, entitled, "An acl
to extend the western boundary Of the State
of Missouri to the Missouri river: Prori-
ded h0weyer, That if either or both Of said
commissioners TO be appointed on the par
vi tiiC CbdtO va NkioSOuli VI
Iowa should fail to attend to the aforesaid
duty, after reasonable notice by the com
missioner OH the part of the United States,
or if the State of Missouri, or Governor of
Iowa, or either OF them, should fail 10 ap-
point such commissioned on their part res
pectvcly, after reasonable notice from the
President of the United States, then, aud
in that case, the commissioner appointed
on the part of the United States, shall pro-
ceed to execute the duties enjoined by this
act with either of said commissioners who
may attend, or without the attendance of
either or both of said commissioners MS the
case may be.
Sec. 3. And be ii further enacted, That
the line to be so run, asccrtnined, aud
marked shall not be deemed to be finally
established and ratified byrbc United States
until the map, or lplat, and description n
foresaid, and also the said report Of the
commissioner shall be submitted to, and
the boundary, as thus ascertained and mark
ed approved of and ratified by the Congress
of the United States.
SEC. 4. And be 1t further enacted, That
for the purpose of carrying into effect the
provisions of this act, the sum of four thou
sand dollars be, and the same is hereby, ap-
propriated, out of any money in the Treas
ury not otherwise appropriated.
JAMES X. POLK,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
Ri. nj. JOHNSON,
Vice President Of the United States
President Of the Senate.
APPROVED, June 18th, 1888.
nj. VAN buren,.
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SELECTED TALES.
ONE WAY TO GET MARRIED

One hnc summer in nmlumn, Lival wa
taking walk in the TuIlleries at Paris
and found an open billet, containing th
following lnes:-
If the person who finds this paper il
disposed TO perform benevolent action
he is requested to inquire at No. 345, Rnt
Santoinagc, for Engenic dc Miranda.
Such as may not be inclined to ussis, an
unfortunate mother, are entreated, n, least,
not to hinder other, but throw the billet
again where they found it,
LivnI, the best dancer in Paris, was Just
humming n new tune he picked up the
paper, aud after reading il whisked 1t up
IN the air with his cane, aud pursued his
walk. The next person who noticed II,
was an elderly mnn, simply dressed, who
was huryiug TO the public Office in which
he had u place, because he wns already
late. lie contrivcd, nevertheless, to spare
SO much lime as was necessary to read the
billet which however, Struggling up his
shoulders and raising up his eyes to heaven,
as much as to sny, "that is no concern Of
mine he carefully replaced it in its former
situation. lie was followed by a farmer,
/ gtutIuIJ OuC vi UDoc uOutiutS PCOHtC
who nre satisfied if they can clear three
thousand livers day who elatsd by tI'eir
wealth, give themselves airs Of such conse-
quence, and Of whom La Bruycro says
that they hem loud and spit far At first
he kicked the billet along with his foot, but
his curiosity being excited, he took it up,
threw his eyes over it with u sccrnful smile,
amused himself ia tearing it to pieces,
at the same time inuitcring 'an impos-
iure."
The next morning a similar billet lay on
the same spot. The first person who read
it, took down tho sddfcss in his pocket
and replaced the paper. Next came n
young couple who had not long been mar-
ried, and picked up the billet. Julia, whose
heart was at all times beuevoleUtly affected
by distress, said to her husband, let us
60 my dear; what we can offer is little tn
be sure; but in many cases little may
suvc the unfortunate from despair. Come
let US go;' they accordingly went Alter
they had found the specified number in
Rue Saintonagc, they learned that the
house was inhabited BY an old physicion
who had retired from practice, and was
thought to be rich, and had an only dangh-
ter, distinguished for understanding aud
talents. They ascended n handsome stair
case, and were ushercd into an apartment
on the first floor, which was furnished not
ngniGcenily, but with great taste. They
enquircd for Engenic dc Miranda, and a
lady, young, elegant and accomplished,
made her appearance. She requested her
visitors TO step into the saloon thar seemed
to be the haunt Of muses.. Books
drawings and musical instruments were in-
termingled, and formed by no means an
unpleasant contrast with the ncatness and
order which every where elso prevailed.
The young couple could not conceive
where persons in need Of assistance were
to be sought in such habitation.
4 fear madam said Julia, that we are
wrong. We found bile, with your d.
rection in the TuiIcries, and expected to
meet distressed person to whom we nigh,
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A Newspaper is II bill Of faro: contain
ing a variety of dishes, suited TO the differ
ent tastes and appeti,es Of those who sit
down to be entertained.
Politics are keef stakes paIatablc to al
most every one. Those who prefer them
rare done choose them from France. Con-
grcss and Legislative news are stuffed
meals. EIectioneering is renison. Essays,
humorous, speculative. moral and divine,
are FINE boiled dish which, by happy
commixture in the use Of meat and vegc,a-
bles, diet is obtained, nutricious, agreeable
and healthy. Poetry is emstard. Marria-
gcs are sweet meats. Ballads aud love dit
les arc plum puddings. Anecdotes, conun-
drums. and epera,rs, are spice mustard.-
Sometimes there comes along n printers
dun-that 10 sour crouf and cranberry tart
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iNpusTnY.-The following anecdotc may
give some encouragement to the industri-
Gus hasbandman MOT long ago, coun-
try gentleman had an estate Of E2OO year
which he kept in his own hands. until he
found himself so much in debt, that 10 sat
lsiy his creditors, he was obliged to sell the
hall, aud to let the remainder to n farmer
Tor twen,y-one years. Towards the expi-
ration of the lease the farmer, coming one
day to pay his rent, asked the gentleman
whether he would sell his farm. "Why,
will you buy il J" said the gentleman. al
you will part with il and wa cau agree. >
replied the farmer. "That is exceedinpl,
strange" said the gentleman" Pray tel
me how it happens, that while could no
live upon twice as much land, for which
pay no rent, you are regularly paying m,
n hundred } cur for your farm, and able i
n few years to purchase 1t J" 1.-THE res
son is plain" answered the farmer; yo
lay in bed, and enjoyed your ease ] ros,
in the morning, and minded my business.
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secured and taken back TO the Magistrate,
who committed them for q breach of the
peace. The constable, however, did not
like to trus, himself again in the pswer Of
an enraged women, but engaged furnitsre
car, in which they were taken without diff
ticulty to Moyamcnsing.
Philadelphia Ledger.
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RESOLUTION No. 6.-PUDLIc.1 |

hkSobUIloN NO. O.-l UD1JC.l
JOINT RESOLUTION in favor Of the
authorities of the city of Savannah, in the
State of Georgia.
Resolrcd By The Senate and House Of Representatives.
ofhe United States Of america in Congress assembled
That the authorities of the city of Savannah
in the State Of Georgin, be, and they are
hereby, authorized to reopen Reynolds nnt
Wright streets, where they were closed b,
the works Of Fort Wayne; and, also, {,
continue Bay street through the lands be.
longing TO the United States in said city
and which form the site Of Fort Wayne.
APPROVED, June 18th, 1888.
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Capt Ebeenozer Vose John Cahoone
Job Easton Charles Cahoone
Thomas Richardson Higgins Landers
Nathaniel Grafton John Arnold
John Hewen John Lawton
Robert Taylor John Harrad
Joseph Allen Henry Oman
William Carter John Hubbard
Paul Coffin Thomas Peckham
Capt. Church Edward Simmons
Edward Church Richard Thomas
Benz. Church Jr. John Bull
Major Fairchilds Edward Murfey
Jonathan Yates Charles Vigneron
Samuel Yates Benz. Marshall
Isaac Dayton Henry Irish
Ezra Pope Samuel Vinsou
William Dillingham; Thomas Rowland
Ebenezer Carr Joseph Tlllinghast
Samuel Carr Daniel Fellows
Mr.. Devins Jonathan Hull
James Bradley Hansen Hull
Mr.. Rider Elisha Lawton
John Gardner Nathan Luther
Joseph Gardner Lee Langley
Sherman Clarke William Langley
John Townsend Peter Langley
Gideon Wanton John Greene
Joshua Rathbone William Downer
Joseph Bissel Daniel Smith
S. Billings.
A memorandum states that they were re-
leased the 9TH day of November" by which
time the apprehensions of Spencer's inva-
sion had subsided. Spencer's troops never
landed on the Island and the expedition was
wholly abandoned.
These were not the only imprisonments OF
the inhabitants of Newport small num-
ber were incarcerntcd in the common Jail
House, for most of the time of the stay OF
the army, without having been made ac-
quain,ed with the cause, or complaint, for
which they were arrested.
Mr.. Thomas Coggeshall, of Newport, a
man now about 80 years old, of sound mind
and memory, relates, that the British force
OIL the Island, at the time Of Spencer's cx-
petition, was the 22d Regiment, comman-
ded by Col. Campbell; the Add by Col.
Marsh The 54th by Col. Bruce, and the
63d by Major Still. The Artillery was
commanded by COL Ennis. The Hessan
Regiments were-the Heno-the Beno-
the bedford and Lanrcraft, deriving their
names from their respective commanders.
There was also (says Mr.. CoggeshalD a
company of Light-horse attached to the ar
my, and Regiment of Refugees, comman-
ded by Col. Funning. There were also II
few companies of Soushcars and Anspaks
composed of Germans.
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suspected of dis!oyaliy to their King; who
had neglected to sign their names to his
most gracious pardon, and who utterly re-
fused to enroll themselves in the Kings
service for the defence of the Island. We
have found a small manuscript, containing
the names of the persons so imprisoned, q
...>.. G uLicl Il haro riunn
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The prisoners were on board the Ship about
weeks
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-05
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Sir RireS-A Wing press in Baltimore On" 3 Ia.
lrul) has published letter ron It's PEiladeph'a Coz
respnmdsu stating among other things. that MI SrLa.
Tor R!ves Of VirgIIra, has recently written letter 10
Gensman who stands among the highest OF those anse
views wishes. Gnd determinations the American SrG.
mel prness's TO represent and who - known as fEn
and Gevotti aGherent Of tie Administration, except
In. question Of the Sub Treasury. In THIS letter, Ia,
distinguished Senator earnestly demonstrates agasl4ng
Conservative gyin. his support To Nj Porter Nc. a.
Bu! The last Phladr!ph Sentinel GOT "Wednesday I.D
throws dscredI upon the whole statement i sass lp.
w. There is no man in the Union OF whom we entertain
a more exalted opinion than We do OF Air Hivcs lii
tarnis Independence and moral worth place hun in the
FIRST rank of American statesmen; and we trust the TIN,
il no, far distant, when those qualities Will he dur
precjasd But of the letter referred 10 by tie BIN.
more Patriot know nothing; and who the G"Eenln
il 10 whom IL was addressed, IL is difficult 10 Conjecture
II any such letter written, vine! i9-. be-
donbied il must have been ELECTED b. request to- NJ
RIyrs views lle is not the 10 ob;ruie las OBJ
mons ssarly the public 10 interfere npro.
pe.lv in he election Of Chief Magistrate Of PENIS i.
wanna and it were greatly 10 be desired hn! oasrs n
hiyh official station of both political parties -rc -ud
BIZ the SANG delicate Of propTrty We Eay- no
dupb, thai the Democrats Of irnnsy vana. grner.!lv
without reference their opinions the Srh Treasury
ouesliun will vote for Gen Porter; and that the cGrrrs
pon- nj Of the Patriot is mistaken II lie supfs5 other!
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