The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-28

The Nebraskas Kansas Btu.
We give annexed, for the benefit of all concerned
nd emigrants particularly, condensed epitome Of
he House bill enacting law for the government Of
ebraska and Kansas Territories. This bill has
assed the Senate and House, and on Monday it will
ceiye the signature of the President, and thereby
ecome the law of the land. We have preserved the
Important sections Of the bi and omitted only those
K no particular import =
% ORGANIZE THE TERRITORIES OF NEBRASKA AND
y KANSAS.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-
eptatves Of the United States Of America, in Con-
rees assembled, That all that part Of the territory
X the United States included within the following
units, except such portions thereof as are herein
ter expressly exempted from the operation Of this
ct to wit beginning at the western termination
the boundary line dividing the States of Iowa and
Missouri; thence west said parallel to the summit
II the highlands separating the waters flowing into
Green river Colorado of the West from the waters
lowing into the Great Basin; thence n0rthward on
he said highlands to the summit of the Rocky noun
ains; thence on said summit northward to the
orty.ninth parallel Of north latitude; thence east
n said parallel the western boundary Of the Ter
it6ry of Minnesota; thence southwark on said boun
larry to the Missouri river; thence down the man
channel of said river to the place OF beginmng-oe,
md the same Is hereby, created into temporary
Nebraska and when admitted as a State or
BNtes, the said Territory, or any portion
81 the same, shall be received into the Union,
ion may prescribe at the time of their admis-
ion Provided, That nothing in this act contained
hall be construed to nhibit the government Of the
United States from dividing said Territory into two
br more Territories, In such manner, and at such
hines, as Congress shall deem convenient and pro-
per- or from attaching any portion of said Territory
any other State or Territory Of the United States
Provided further That nothing 10 this act contained
hall he IN m the ri oh IF n
property now pertaining to the Indians In said Ter
itory, 30 long as such rights shall remain unex
hgnished by treaty between the United States and
uch Indians, or to include any territory which, by
reaty with any Indian tribe Is not without the con-
sent Of said tribe to be included within the terri
orial limits or jurisdiction Of any State or Terri
ory but all such territory shall be excepted out Of
The boundaries, and constitute no part Of the Terri
tory of Nebraska until said tribe shall signify their
assent TO the President of the United States to be
Included within the said Territory of Nebraska, or
United States to make any regulation respecting
such Indians, their lands property or other rights,
by treaty, law, or otherwise, which it would have
been competent to the government to make If this
sSec 2. And be it further enacted, That the execu
tive power and authority in and over said Territory
of Nebraska shall be vested In Governor, who
shall hold his office for four years. and until his sue
er removed by the President Of the United States.
The Governor shall. reside within said Territory,
ehal be commanderin-chief OF the militia thereof,
shall perform the duties and receive the emOluments
of Superintendent Of Indian Affairs, and shall ap-
prove Of all laws passed by the Legislative Assem-
bly,, before they shall take eect he may grant par
dons and resptes for offences against the laws ofsad
Territory aud reprieves for offences against the laws
of the United States, until the decision Of the Pres
dent can be made known thereon; he shall commits
sion all officers who shall be appointed to Office un
der the laws the said Territory and shall take care
that the laws be faithfully executed.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That there
shall be secretary Of said Territory, who shall re-
side therein and hold his office for FIVE years, un-
less removed by the President of the United
Estates; he shall record and preserve all the laws
and proceedings of the Legislative Assembly herein
after constituted, and all the acts and proceedings
Of the Governor in his executive department; he
the Legislative Assembly within thirty days after
the end of each session, and copy Of the execu
tive proceedings and official correspondence semi
On ts q Of n. n
and two copies Of the laws to the President of the
Senate and to the Speaker Of the House of Repre-
sentatves for the use Of Congress- and In the case
Of the DEATH removal, resignation, or absenceof the
Governor from the Territory the secretary shall be,
and he is hereby, authorized and required to execute
and perform all the powers and duties Of the Cover
nor during such vacancy or absence, or until ano.
Sec. 1. And be L further enacted, That the Le-
gslative power and authority Of said Territory shall
bly,. The Legislative Assembly shall consist Of
Council and House of Representatives. The Coun-
Gil shall consist Of thirteen members, having the
qualifications Of voters as hereinafter prescribed,
The House Of Representatives SHALL at its first
sion, consist Of twentysix members, possessing the
same qualifications as prescribed for members Of
the Council, and whose term of service shall CONT
nue. one year. The number Of representatives may
be increased by the Legislative Assembly, from
time to time, In proportion TO the increase OF quail
Red voters: Provided, That the whole number shall
Sec. s. And be it further enacted, That every
free white male inhabtant above the age oftwenty
one years, who shall be an actual resident Of said
matter prescribed shall be entitled to vote at the
first election, and shall be eligible to any Office with
In the said Territory but the qualifications Of voters
and Of holding Office, at all subsequent elections
tive Assembly: Provided, That the right Of suffrage
and of holding Office shall be exercised only by cit
zens of the United States, and those who shall have
declared, oath, their intention to become such,
and shall have taken an oath to support the consti
tuition of the United States and the provisions Of
this act: And provided further That no officer, so
der, seaman, or marine, or other person In the ar
troops in tie service Of the United States shall be
allowed to vote or hold Office in said Territory by
reason of being on service therein for six months
unless said Territory s and has been for that period
otherwise his permanent domicil, residence habita
tion and home.
Sec. 8. All the laws passed by the Legislative As
semby and Governor shall be submitted to the Con-
gress Of the United States; and if disapproved shall
be null and of no effect
Sec. Z. And be it further enacted, That all town
ship, district and county officers, not herein other
wise provided for, shall be appointed elected as
the case may be, in such manner as shall be provided
I by the Governor and Legislative Assembly of the
Territory Of Nebraska.
Sec 8. And be it further enacted, That no MEM
Der Of the Legislative Assembly shall hold, or be
appointed to, any Office which shall have been Gre
stsd Or the salary or en1luments Of which shall
the term for which he was elected and for year
after the expiration ofsuch term.
Sec. o. And be it further enacted, That the judi
cial power Of said Territory shall be vested in SUI
preme Court, District Courts, Probate Courts, and
In Justices Of the Peace. The Supreme Court shall
consist Of Chief Justice and two Associate Justices
my two of whom shall constitute quorum, and
Who shall holds term at the seat Of government of