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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20
COURT OF sEssIoNs-FEs. ls-B,

SeateRces-Jacob Van Lowe, previously convicted
Of forgery in the second degree sentenced to the State
Prison for years and months
James Cauldw ell previously convicted Of Ike oiense was
sentenced the prison for years ana moaths
Arthur Brown pleaded guilty to petit larceny Sentence,
Penitentiary months.
George Gsggs pleaded guilty grand larceny in stealing
thee Iieces OF cloth, valued al SOC from the o OF Thomas
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20
p.-...l ~ T.,oo,,, -, m, Pro.sxr.x R.rk

Action to recover a deposit of g.. 500. Defense
that no bslsnee remained ia the Bank favor OF plaintiff
appeared the sl that check for the above amount
signed BY the original suor OF plaintiff had been
paid genuine, which, alleged by the plaintiff,
fcrged.
Ii seems that certain Wan Aseyne applied become
epostoT rinsng with him the check in question aud small
sum nancy the Bank accepted him but in few days he
had disvH the whole OF the money deposit aud ab
seconded.
nun Der Of called pro and the cues
the genuneBes Of the check NeEaei t PaiatH tor
s2sSS O.. Allowance $50
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iAdvertsemenL ~
W.T. CooDe.-Ihe ruth of customers az 20

trusr,y Hall No ri GrtDdst still continues unsbeted
and we wsd say tcse who have noi purchased
- roo, bsf Messrs TogLE Co viii Oner d1rng Tn. |sek
H. balance Of their stock Of Linen DamssEs Damask
Table Cloths Nspkns Towels Linen sheeiEg surtns Linen,
Ts Quilts &c AZ greatly reduced prices Thee Goods saved
tram vees lately wrecked Erd being wet and soed, are Of
feTed Al prices less than cost OF importation.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20
nv telegraph.

BOSTON, Feb. le.-Oa welhee this morning. two scheol-
ers steamboat the ice and abandoned BY their
OF Chatham there three schooners IN the ice, sud
vessels at other points in similar position.
CHARLESTON Feb ls-Arr, at NJ, U. $. Nal stesm-
ship Nashville. from NewYork
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20

ARREST on BENCH WARRASr.--In your issue of
yesterday attention called some IN re-
port o. the arrest Of Henry j. David Of No. Is wast
bench warrant by ocer Farley. No arrest was male
The fact this While NJ David from the eity he
was indicted old charge which hsd been two
years and found utterly untenebe and the moment Mr.
David found that Ar Ross had succeeded IN procuring an IN.
stiment. went with Mr.. David voluntarily and catered
bonds for his appearance 20 answer believing him 20 he
leet of persecution and malice.
J. GURNER,
}. w. GOODWIN, per J. GuRNER.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20

GRssD LlEcHyY-kEcEivIsC SroLE* GOODS
Inc To, .nd AexaDde. GORDON yesterday arrested
ehsrgsa with ssng Of ssss o'u the store % of
s1 smith Cliff street aud selling the same 70 Jrcse aosh
ber ard saGore Cooper The latter were arfeeed eh1t1
With f.r osly receviIg The property end o., were 'e ca
bv Juffice Davidson TO await exam patton
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20
advertisement.
the
PrRny's NATIONAL THEATER.-

PJrRpY's NATIONAL THEATER.--Whle the
Broadway Bowery fighting with their drama OF me
HUNTER Manager PURDY will coin ne money WIN ms o u
orsy situated apply the dsy PeVious We are glad 70 eaI2
tbat fafne ladies' children will have opportunity OF
witnessing on SATURDAY AFTERNOON az O'clock and with
il the Pahtomiue Of the MAGIC BARREL. ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20
MARRIED.

HARTR-PFgNDEh-On Thursdsy reh - ~ sI rsePSs o.
ChUteh BY the Rev William C.ogry nj 'nAo n oAni"
% Mis- CHARLOTTE PFESOEh
rFIyIs-psGU-On Thursday. ket ~ A. away hurcn
II 80. n n, IIt~ks WAITER n LEWIS q Phiisiel-
70 oARhBFLLA B. daarb'er Of The is'o DAM d. Ds.s
90 tpc+y
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J. GURNER,
}. w. GOODWIN, per J. GuRNrR.
a CnNsrAnIr Gu

Co>srABLE SAor.-Coasiderable excitement was
'eeeo 20 'ne taoeioaAers shop No OAK street on Monday
.enu q pistol loaded VITA powder and wal
having oesn Ssh~Ee0 while IN the hands OF sailor named
heeSI DIshs The een'ests burning the leg OF Mchael
fnghoEod but very little hurt Graham wa. .rcs,sl
hcicTe Justice Connolly, who held him tor rx.nrs,i ~.
Dcody Subsequently requested hs discharge a. a.
believed BY him TO be seooents and GaAs was Ger AZ
liberty. - " -
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20
BROOH w ITEMS.

Court OF SEssIoss.-The Grand Jury brought IN
number Of true bills Yesterday morning and again retired and
several prisoners who indicted for burglary were aitgned
and pleaded not guilty.
SALE OF PRoPERTY.-The property of Rev. h. NJ
Johnson consisting of house and several lots in nson street
has recently been sold TO the Catholic Church ID jay se W
5000.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20
La " INIlELLIGENCE.

SUPREME COURT-FEB. l9-Before Justice CLEREL,
John Cuny agt. Bevcr Depuy, ct al. Motion de-
MED, without costs.
MagniOl ct al ag. Delvecchio ct al. Motion for re-
oeveT granted. =,
People ct al ex rel. Mark E. Green ct al. agt. Jos.
j. p Dcyeecho. Let defendant be discharged from mson'
ment Oh payment Of SO and Sherin's fees, &c.
Henrietta Burr ct al. agt. James p. Bur Judg-
meut Of divorce granted. -. - e,
Theodore Titus agt the New-York and Erie Rail
road COMPANY Settled; ell the amendments alio"ed
Before Justice MITCHELL.
People ex rel. J. H. Hobart Haws agt. VIM. A.
Walker judgment be for the plaintiff his amending his
complaint suggested with leave also to the deiendSn to
answer twenty days payment OF costs OF the demurrer
Before Justice WHITING.
John Nj. Martin agt. Cornelius kanouse. Motion OF
plaintiff granted with 10 20 abide event Of the cause
SUPREME COURT-CIRCUIT.-FEs. la.-Beore Justice
WHITING.
Of Peter III. SchcDck The Farmers
Bank Of Bridgepo In the state Of Conn
Alleged wrongful seizure and conversion of certain
machinery Asonis Conn Of the value OF tl6 s65 spec
dsnage, $4,000
Defence the sole title Of plaintiffs the property in
question derived through eonyeyanoes TO their testaio
his which fraudulent and void against cred
oIs which capacity defendants lawfully caused SAID property
10 be levied upoa. (Not yet hnished.l
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20

trsi "a. l,-.ssssr sI ~ o's's'ltsh BY Jus,' ""l
a. svsI, IL ,thEed bst ohsf Goods oeeo
,l.s show foncusiy 'sen y TIE cefeffs
iron the or, e he eropoyer ard srpro 10 h own Use
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20

eIy stvle of GAS FIXTURES for

GAS-GAs.-New style of GAS FIXTURES Tor
the srrnq Trade lust out designers constantly pro-
ducpq new and original styles Also the best improved PORT
ItLH private dwellings, churches or factories
i'm This country Call al our great Manufacturing Depot No.
SIG Broadway. ARCHER, WARNER "
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lAdyertisemeDt.l
poporrS CIrNIpIE PLASTER. -

.rengtbenng relieving uDequeled in pains OF the BACK OF
breast In lumbago and affections Of the joints
they are beyond all praise Recommended by Dr. Mott and sn
physceus who them Sold ct p cents each by L.
ALLcocK Co. Brandreh Buildings at Burntons Bookstores
No 2e6 Bowery No al Hudson and by all Druggists
in the CITY and country.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20
MarLets PeDOrte1 by Telerraph.

NEw-ORLEAxs Feb ls-Corroxsales today, 1000 bale,
ct IN advance Of Qlc under effect of the Canaas new"
Middlng quoted 9.d9e Sterling EcHAsGE, ? cent
premium FREIGHTs sitter.
CHARLEsros Feb. 1S-Sees OF COTTON today l'" Dsie'
at = sdyan OF fully l6!c.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20
IAdvertisemenil
cup .tcs PRIrISEs RHEUMATISM, Gc.-As

v.kpe IL now % dangerous tbose VINO are fanernx Ifo
sr,Sips Bruises &C. invited 70 iry Dr. IoAiAss ~
riV LIyfsgsT and 81: is not sryeTior 70 anything 20
none, vii he Ttrnes sold by al the Drnge"s o. - I'd" "
cent? DeIoi 10 90 Co1rtandi-st
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20
Arrived.

L. s Mail steamship Cshawbs, Bullock from NewOrieans
Havana Feb Is with passengers, &e TO Ryineston Croch
l. Co.
Steamship Kro1ye Lodlow esvHnnsh, ndse and pssa TO
s. L. Mitchell Hss gore INTO jersey City. Feb IL, ]! mes
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20

will be that there have been but seventythree
In this Of ffy-hye days during which the
terature above the freezing point.
should the cold pass the fh circle the Aih will for
this latitude, present wonderful phenomena r. MERRIAM
Brooklya Hioats Fes ~, 1855
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20

CHARGE OF GRAND LARcEST.-Ssmuel H. Plat. n
,eh the employ Of Ferdinand knsn merchant at No "a
God yssterday arrested charged with steAus ali
and 10 the vsae Of 10 from the Of hi.
S@JloyeL AySgss 81 he g9sD properly wss, plefeS
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20

Ma. ccRIIs's MUSICAL MssO'L yoN ScnooL@--Ihe
tacbUg Of vocal mu'is in the public sehoos y very
lnpor4nt movement N TN educational point OF view
and Of kindred value is having good musical o'e'ncn'
airy books. NJ. Curtis, experienced masc-'e1cneI
Of this city, engaged 10 the public Schools has 'oed
u work carefully elaborated for tbs purpose. IL Con-
tame The necessary Introductory technical m@-'T'
closely and clearly grouped and then 'oiow V@''oa'
connections 70 secure skilfu information and measure
ment 70 The pupils Connected with these are some
excellent original compositions in parts, with original
and selected wor ds-some Of patriotic east-wbch
viii be found as attractive a. instructive. We com
mend the work 10 notice and adoption.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20
lAdvertisementl
CoLBURN & NAsH.-PianOs and MeodeOns for

,a. ard let both and old lower than other house
To lei from IS month For sale from ID 70 $500
CoLRURN NASH. Aeents No go Brosdway
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20

SHoPIIFTERs SENTENcED.-Yester Pierce Britt
and George RYAN convicted stealing from stoeoor
in Fulton street sentenced the Peneasry for "
days each by Justice Smith.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20
Advertisement. |
tIHtHIEHI.
advertising columns IL will

BY reference TO our advertising columns IL VIII
be seen that the splendid the 5ay now occupied
by w C. WADpELL esq will be sold at Auction on the 2Vth
Instant This considered the choice property OF the cry
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20
Advertisement
T,uPR ATyPEs. the new improved pictures on

,. now goue for E ceut and % cents Ihese woThs htye
entirely uperseded D,gueueoype being more Seanua
ard proof against fire and Taken only al NO ~ bO'o
way. 60 daily.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20

IL is thus apparent that there increase in receipts
compared with last go 100 bales increase OF foreign
exports Of $50 100 bales II which III 600 Great Britain
aId in increase u stoet Of l5j 900 bales
The southern eegsphs show that the item OF receipts will
be further sggaeei next week the joint deliveries IN New
Orleans and Mobile amounting "a go bales for the seven
days sfans - eco than double sl there strong
dsiiGns u the supply from the deep rivers bay TO New"
On becoming -sted and without reference 20 the
q The crop grown and held oIs last year, which We s
thL f short Of 900 eco bales Is becoming very
predetermined leaTy large quantity will reach the ports
For 1eh a entirely dependent upon the nbh
isy streams and those which supply are m very
bad position this last IL u 20 Dc re-
marked that the bulk a the Alabama crop was Ast year
delivered IN the Sng months only iis Coz bales having
Mobile before this date This however that port has hAd
good rivers mos, II the and 80 600 bales have sot
leaving comparatively little for tho Spring, after large
allow foF Increased sruvth
We do hins there the slightest warrant Tor ne ~
durtr Of the estimates u fovth advised vm The soon ehI
ihss /. daily s serspy The quantity which may ts 90
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IMMATURE ALMASAc......THIs DAY
SUs-Rses...6.s2 Sets.......5:t0l Aoos-S''s'' '''"
wATrR..............Ihi THIS DAY ,n.na
Sandy Hook - 7:3la Gov Issnd.. 3:la HeI-tss''Viv
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20

sse The propnetor 81 Yooog Sen io' literary sei-
yess N edrtng this specimen OF ab una1aiNfa'ed
kscw- Ncihine sheet
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20

scuooL Exs'nssTIoS.-School No. 20, in Wooster
street near Blocker, was examined yesterday
TIE building is old, and the girls depart
ment has recently been removed to the uew
building in Twelfth street. The primary depart
mont IL about 10 be removed into the rooms occupied
by the girls 1t contained 22z pupils yesterday ana
although the present principal has been ct the heed q
1t but for II ooth, passed credtable examination
he teachers are Misses Alvira S. Beach, AIneia Jane
Ro,ee, Caroline Birch, Susan sPsriing Ann LneSeeA
and Rachel Griffin.
The boys department numbered l43 puP'is yeser-
day, and the Glasses were very good IN arthtnctic
and algebra. Some credtable specimens Of drawing
ard writing were exhibited. There was no mnsic
The teachers in this department are: George Moore,
Isaac s. MarshaI VIM II. De Camp, aud Gales C.
Thatcher.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20

EEw CONFIDENCE GANE.-Am0ng the many de-
yioes 10 which swinders resort to accomplish their
sbds the following hes the merit Of being novel; The
other day young fellow called at DE Witt & Daven-
ports bookstore, in this city and presented letter
supporting TO have been written by the editor OF the
SpriagEeld Republican, asking the Publishers to de-
liver 10 him several of their publications for no
See in that paper. Having already sent The Repnbi-
can through their agent in Springfield the works spe-
eed they kept the letter and declined to deliver the
books On writing to the editor Of Tile Republican Of
course NE forgery exposed. We are informed that
ihs new confidence game is being carried on to con
siderable extent upon the publishers of this and other
oitics.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20
Pas~enRers Arrived

In t elioper ,hip Eagle Wing from Stdnghas-J = Seo'
Mrs Bolton child and servant Mrs. Stevens.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20

THE Abortion CAsE.-1he proposed hearing in the
ssse Of Mrs. DIR. Croker, accused Of procuring an
abortion upon the person Of Miss Smith, deceased, did
not come of yesterday. Judge Osborne issued an
order decIeeing her discharge
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20
u.vn.,.- C.sIrrL1Y RsroRrIp FOR TEX TnBuSr.

AsUFS-The market Is without change, the den snd Is
mod rate and III. arrivals light, sses Of bh' so - iof
P,r "a ~ 759 81 S73 Pearls Saeratns steady a. e
COTTON-The MARKETS not quite 80 AeuNci pfs,es are
sdy parties arc waiting their private letters pr Csnas
ard later per Atlantic nov ever Que ihe SAVE ''e
2cC0 hsles a. ~ annexed quotations;
kEyyoRg cLAssIyIcArioNs
ITpeuds FLORIDA Mobile NO. Ter
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20

GosE op-Among the passengers for Philadelphia
Yesterday afternoon to look after the interests Of Geo.
Law, were Pat. Heame, Councilman Wild and Col
Sewer.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20

spoken.
Brig T,nssrt, Il Bes,op, how'd 10 Phlsdelphs-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20

CoURT OF SEssIoNs.-Mr. Brewer, in behalf Of Eden
md William Norris, two of the parties who entered
Dess of guilty to charges of gambling, asked yesterday
that the Court render decision. Judge CaprOn said
that he thought the best was to decide all of
the cases at the same time which he should proceed
to do to-day. The remainder Of the day occupied
III the trial of persons indicted for the ordinary oenses.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-20

The Alarm Tower in Macdougal street is about to
receive bell weighing ten thousand pounds, which
las just been manufactured by Messrs Jones &
Hitchcock Of Troy.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1856-08-07

tor-equal In indueoce to those Of the proud
est State, ond three or four Representatives in
the Hoar. our claims viii certainly be listened
to with as much respect, as i represented by
q soI,fary delegate and however able that dele
gate might be. 4, . oniya Territorial d,iegais
after all
We should have more power in Congress TO
serve Us. We should have more wealth, and
population and power at home. Foreign cap
itsl. encouraged by the stability OF State se-
curity. would flow in upon US in constantly
augmenting stream. Interest would fall, Just
in proportion ~ money became more abun-
dsnt. Business Of every kind would feel the
stimulating influence ofbetter times. The de-
mand for labor would be increased all hundred
fold. Twenty buildings would b. erected
where one il undertaken now. Capitalists in
stead ofholding mortgages would hold proper
ty and make it productive. They would build
stores and houses. and invest their funds in
steamboats, and cultivated fields. Every labo-
rer would be gay in well paid employment
The rates Of living would be less-lumbcr and
provisions would he afforded at lower price
every mechanic would build him a house,
and supply his family twenty five per cent.
cheaper than he can do a, present. In terri
tories everything is dear, for the reason that
capital ventures there with timid steps and
looks upon every dollar invested, as doubtful
speculation. In States, not over crowded with
population, living must he cheap, and labor
must be high
We should make our own laws, irrespective
Of the approval or rejection Of a foreign body.
We should have State credit. which would be
as available to us as real capital. We should
be able as State to negotiate loans at low
fata d, Interest," t. 6neomzs5 Ii. aa7i..ity CT
Railroads and canals. and post roads, and to
open up and facilitate the development Of this
wonderful country, so rich in in its natural re-
sources, and so certain from its position to be-
come one Of the most populous AMI wealthy
States OF the West
Such Mr.. Editor, are some of the considera.
tons which have led me to the conviction that
the time has conc, for our people to take ac-
ton, in regard 10 laying the foundation stone
ola new State. I may be greatly mistaken,
but have written plainly, what earnestly be-
lieve to be the best course for us to pursue
We must bear In mind, that in case our people
should decide to sustain the Convention Of
June 1857 we shall not be able to enter
the Union before the ensuing winter OF ls5S--
at that time, is il not safe to say that We shall
have from two hundred and fifty, to three hun
dred thousand population. With such pop
ulstion who would wish to remain Territory
any longer? Respectfully,
Your fellow citizen,
JoHS EsAiAs W,RREN.
Sr. PAN, August 3D.. 1856.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1856-08-07

Tbs announcement Q week or two since Of
the probable spssly eysiDctioa 4 thr yigilancs
Committee in SAn F'nneisco, snd the ssstoss-
ton Of the goverspen. party 70 power. wss
premature. The htest dates from San Frs
cisco. are TO July 9Th, anil at that time, the
Vigilance Committee WAS still in power, and
II possible, more deiermined and escrgctic 10 its
measures than ever. Judge TrREr Of the So
preps Court, while endeayoring to defend no.
tosiousIy bed character from the officers OF the
Committee WAS assaulted by a'e Of The Com
nittees police" as its agents are styled. and
IN dcirnding Aimself, stabbed tbs officer In the
neck. innicting dangerous, il not mortal wousd.
The Judge was arrested, after some excitement,
and conveyed to the rooms Of the Commits.
Judge TxxsY is noted a. determined oppo.
nent Of the "Vigilsnts." and In Justification Of
bis set. asserts that he resisted the attempted
arrest, "solsy from regard to sacred princi-
pie, from desire to prevent the communication
in my presence Of an act which. though Il may
have been attempted from good motives. and
would certainly have worked no injury to the
community the man sought 10 be removed
was bad man-wss nevertheless . violution
Of the consultation Of this State, which had
sworn TO support. ss well - the constitution Of
the United States. to secure the blessings Of
which 10 their posterity. both Of my grand.
fathers fought and blel. and toiled and suf.
iered."
In letter to his wife, from bis prison, which
we find in our California exchanges, the Judge
speaks rather despondingly Of his probable fate.
He says
Il have been engaged In taking down the
testimony Of the witnesses against NJ; II Is very
conflicting; ~ mat x.1ySs b. ssae~tss- S,sses,
= number Of persons differing In temperament
and eIcitabillty detail occurrences which they
oil witnessed Before any impartial tribunal,
even upon the evidence already adduced would
be held blameless, but Il Is not In human M
ture to Judge an enemy fairly and impartislly,
and the result must be a. God wills. have
tried with great deal Of anxiety to read the
characters Of those who are at once my judges
and aecusers, am inclined TO think that q
majority Of them are men who desire to do
right. but considering the infirmity Of human
nature. they are assuming an awful responsi
bility In sitting 10 Judgment on . man against
whom 80 much has been said 10 excite their
prejudices.
The arrest Of = Judge Of the supreme Court,
for the performance Of what was probably his
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1856-08-07
New land Districts.

We publish below, the laws that recently
passed Congress, in reference to the establish
msnt Of additional land districts In this Terri.
tory:
AN ACT to explain the set approved twelfth
April, eighteen hundred and iifty four. enti
tied "An act to establish additional land dis
tricts in the Territory Of Minnesota"
Be II mated by The Senate and House Of Rep.
ysSsnfoiirvs Of the United Mates Of America in
CoSgrsn assembled, That the words west Of
the Mississippi river employed In the descrip-
ton 10 the FIRST section Of the act Of twelfth
April, eighteen hundred and ilfty -four, entitled
An act to establish additional land districts
in the Territory Of Minnesota" shall be so con
strued a. 10 embrace all the islands lying west
Of the middle Of the main chanael Of said river
in the new districts created west Of the same
by said act,
Approved July 5. 1856
AN ACT TO establish two additional land dis
tricts in the Territory Of Minnesota.
Rs a a,adei BY the Senate and Hcuss Of Rep
rssesiotirss Of the United States Of Amn,ea -,
Congress assembled, That al that portion OF
the Territory Of Minnesota which lies north Of
the line dividing townships iorty.tlve and forty
six, north Of the base line east Of the Missinip-
P; river. and north Of the nearest township line
to BE- determined hereafter by the Commissioner
II tho General Land Once west OF said river
extending thence west 10 the Missouri river
be, and the same Il hereby, divided into and
shall constitute two additional land districts
to wit; Al that portion lying east OF the linz
dividing ranges eighteen and nineteen west Of
the fourth principal meridian shall constitute q
land district, to be called the northeastern land
district. and oil that portion west Of the line d.
viding said ranges eighteen asd nineteen shall
constitute an additional land district IN said
Territory 10 b. called the northwestern land
district the location of the Offices for which
shall he designated by the President of the
United States, and shall by him from time to
time be changed. a. the pablo interests may
seem to require.
Ssc. ?. And b Il further enacted. Tha,