Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-18

teen hundred and thirty eight; forty one thousand
and one hundred dollars OF principal, and forty
one thousand two hundred and seventy one dol
lars and twenty four cents Of interest said
principal, are evidenced by ten per cent. bonds Of
the Republic Of Texas, issued under the provi-
sions Of an act Of Congress Of said Republic en-
titled " An act to provide for the redemption Of
the promissory notes Of the Government now in
circulation, and for funding other liabilities Of the
Government approved nth Of February, eigh-
teen hundred and forty; three hundred dollars Of
principal, and two hundred and thirty six dollars
OF interest on said princi pal, are evidenced by
eight per cent bonds Of said Republic, issued
under the provisions Of the act Of Congress Of the
said Republic last before named; twenty -four
thousand and one hundred dollars Of principal,
and eighteen thousand three hurdred and sixteen
doll ars Of interest said .incipal evidenced
by eight per cent treasury bonds Of said Repub-
lic under the provisions Of act Of the Congress
Of said Republic, entitled '' An act for creating
funds for the support Of the Government for the
year ghtesn hundred and forty ;" approved Feb
ruary fifth, eighteen hundred and forty; two
thousand nine hundred and thirty dollars Of
lars and twenty one cents ofinterest on said prn-
cipal are evidenced by the first issue Of promis-
sorry notes Of said Republic under the provisions
Of an act Of Congress Of the said Republic Of the
seventh June, eighteen hundred and thirty. seven;
sixteen thousand I've hundred and thirty seven
dollars OF principal, and three thousand six hun
dred and fifty one dollars and ninety cents Of
Interest on said principal, are evidenced by the
second Issue Of the promissory notes Of the said
Republic, under the provisions Of the act Of Con-
gress Of said Republic last before named; and
three hundred and thirty-four thousand eight
hundred and sixtys dollars and sixty four cents
Of principal are evidenced by the promissory notes
OF said Republic, without Interest, issued under
an act Of Congress Of said Republic Of nineteenth
Of une, eig hteen hundred and thirty nine, the
sum OF seven millions seven hundred and fifty
thousand dollars, TO be apportioned among them
pro rata and the said State hereby assents said
act Of Congress Of the twenty eighth Of february
eighteen hundred and ffty-f with the forego-
Ing declaration Of the debts that she understands
to be embraced in its provisions, and among
which the said sum Of seven millions seven hun
dred and fifty thousand dollars are to be appor-
toned pro rata.
SIC. 2. Be tt further enTetsd, That the State
OF Texas hereby wlthdraws and abaLdons all
claims and demands against the United States
growing out OF Indian depredations or o;her.
wise, which originated on or before the twenty
eighth day Of February, eighteen hundred and
fifty five: Proutdsd, This Abandonment shall
not apply to claims Of individuals for losses Of
property by the enemy.
SEC. 3. Be tt further enacted, That this act
shall take effect and be In force from and after the
date Of its final passage or approval.
H. p. BEE,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
H. X. RUNNELS,
President Of the Senate.
APPROVED LIST February, 1856.
z. NJ. PEASE.