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Santa Fe weekly gazette. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1864-1869, 1864-11-12
fPUBLIc-N No. 1891

An ACT authorizing grant to the State Of
California Of the "Yo-Semite valley"
and of the land embracing the "NIaripo-
sa Big Tree Grove"
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives. of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That there
shall be and is hereby granted to the State
of California the "clelt" or "gorga" in the
granite peak of the Sierra Nevada noun.
1 tains, situated in the county of Mariposa,
I in the State aforesaid, and tho head waters
of the Mcrced river, and known as the Yo-
Semitic valley with its branches or spurs,
in estimated length fifteen miles, and in
average width one mile back from the main
edge Of the precipico, on each side of the
valley, with the stipulation, nevertheless,
that the said State shall accept this grant
upon the express conditions that the pre-
misses shall be held for public use, resort,
and recreation; shall be inalionable for all
time; but leases not exceeding ten years
may be granted for protection of said pre-
misses. All incomes derived from leases
or privileges to be expended in the presor-
yation and improvement of the property,
or the roads leading thereto; the bounda.
rics to be established at the cost Of said
State by the United States surveyor genor.
al of California, whose official plat, when
affirmed by the Commissioner Of the Gen.
eral Land Office, shall constitute tho eyi'
dence Of the locus, extent, and limits Of
the said cleft or gorge; the premises to b,
managed by the governor of the State Will
eight other commissioners, to bo appoint
ed by the executive ofCalifOrnia, and VIII,
shall receive no compensation for thei
services.
Sec. .. And be ii further enacted, Tha
there shall likewise be and there is hereb,
granted to the said State of California thr
tracts embracing what is known as tn
"Ahriposa Big Tree Grove," not to excce,
/ the area Of four sections, and to be take
in legal subdivisions Of ono quarter sec
ton each, with the like stipulation as ex
/ pressed in the first section of this act as t
, the States acceptance, with like condition
as in tho first section Of this act as to in
alienability, yet with same lease privilege
the income to be expended in preserva
ton, improvement, and protection of th
, property; the premises to be managed b
4 commissioners as stipulated in the first sec
tion of this act, and to be taken in legj
, subdivisions as aforesaid; and the Olhcil
( plat of the United States surveyor genera
r when affirmed by the Commissioner of Ii
n General Land Office, to be the evidence
e the locus of the said MaripoSa Big Trt
4 Grove.
Approved, June 80, 1864.
Santa Fe weekly gazette. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1864-1869, 1864-11-12
aA1RrtisrmtHts.
REOPENINGl REOPENINGlI

TTNHE undersigned having Just received a large
L assortment OF IMPORTED and DOMESTIC FANCY
and STAPLE DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE,
QUEENsWARE, CLOTHING, HATS CAPS, BOOTS and
SH0FS LIQUORS etc, etc. will reopen their store in
Santa "a, on Tuesday the 9th inst In the south
rooms Of Elsberg 4 Ambergs new building North
West Corner Of the Plaza. Their goods were pur
chased at low rates, both in Europe aud New York
City, and will be sold at wholesale and retail at iber
al prices.
They hope to receive liberal share OF patronage
and will be pleased to renew business relations with
their former customers Customers old, and new VIII
at all times receive prompt and satisfactory atten.
tion.
AL. ZECKENDORF.
nsIy
Santa Fe weekly gazette. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1864-1869, 1864-11-12
fpUBLlc-No. 1901
Approved, June 80, 1861.

Az ACT authorizing the issue of patents for
locations made with certificates granted
under authority of the act Of Congress
approved March seventeenth, eighteen
hundred and sixty-two, allowing floats
in satisfaction of lands sold by the Unit.
ed States within the limits of the Las Or
migas, and La Mana grants, in louisa
m.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That in
the case of all locations made with certiG-
Gates issued under the act of Congress mp
proved seventeenth March eighteen hun
drod and sixty-two, "authorizing floats to
issue in satisfaction Of claims against the
United States for lands sold by them with.
in the Las 0rmigas and La Mana grants, in
the State Of louisiana it shall and may
be lawful for the Commissioner Of tho
General Land Office to cause patents is
sue for such locations, where the same
may be found bona fde and satisfactory to
the said Commissioner.
Approved, June 80, 1864.
Santa Fe weekly gazette. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1864-1869, 1864-11-12
LPuRLIC-No. lbh.l
Az ACT granting certain privileges to the
"Guardian Society" of the District Of
Columbia.

Az ACT granting certain privileges to the
"Guardian Society" of the District Of
Columbia.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives Of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That the
use and occupancy of all that part Of there
scryatiOn numbered seventeen, in the city
Of Washington, lying west Of Second street
east and east Of the eastorly line Of New
Jersey avenue, in said city, be and the
same is hereby, granted for the period Of
thirty three, years to the "Guardian So
cicty" of the District Of Columbia, cOrpO-
ration duly established by act of Congress
approved Jnly first, eighteen hundred and
sixty-two' Provided, That the said pre-
misses shall be used and occupied exclusi-
vely for the proper aud lCgimate purposes
and objects Of said "Guardian Society"
And provided further, That said eduardo
IN Society" shall within three years from
and after the approval of this act, expcnd
in the erection Of buildings upon said pre-
misses, suitable for house of industry and
a widows and orphans home, the sum of
twenty thousand dollars or more, other
wise the said use rs aforesaid be forfeited
to the United States.
Sec. .. And be it further enacted, That
all permanent buildings and structures up
on said premises shall be erected and made
in accordance with plans and specifications
approved in writing and subscribed by
the Commissioner of Public Buildings.
Sec, 3. And be it further enacted, That
the rates of expenses which are or shall
hereafter be adopted by the said "Guar-
dian Society" or the trustees thereof. for
the support and maintenance of several
classes of persons described in the eleventh
section of their said act for incorporation,
shall DO approved in writing and subscrib-
cd by mi iority of the Justices of the su-
premc court of the District Of Columbia.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That
all acts and parts of acts inconsistcntwith
the provisions Of this act are hereby repo-
aled,
, Approved, June 80, lSGi
Santa Fe weekly gazette. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1864-1869, 1864-11-12

[pUBLIc-No. l45,1

An ACT repeating certain provisions of law
concerning seamen on board public and
private vessels of tho United States,
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That so
much Of an act entitled "An act for the
regulation of seamen on board the public
and private vessels of the United Slates,'
approved the third of March, one thousand
eight hundred and thirteen, as makes it
not lawful to employ on board any of the
public or private vessels of the United
States any person or persons except citi-
zens Of the United States or personals Of
color, natives of the United States; and 50
much Of the third, fifth, sixth, and seventh
sections of san act concerning the nayiga-
tion Of the United States," approved the
first of March, one thousand eight hundred
and seventeen, as concerns the crews Of
vessels therein named; and so much of the
first section of IN act entitled San act tC
repeal the tonnage duties upon ships and
vessels of the United States and upon Ger,
tain foreign VESSELS" approved the thirty.
first of May, one thousand eight hundred
and thirty, as makes discrimination in ia,
yor Of vessels certain proportions Of whost
crews shall be citizens of the United States
shall be, and the same are hereby, repeal
ed; Provided, however, That officers o
vessels of the United States shall in al
cases be citizens of the United States.
Approved, June 2S, 1864.
Santa Fe weekly gazette. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1864-1869, 1864-11-12
Number 90
[PuBLIc--No. l44.l
Az ACT to incorporate the Colorcd Catho-
lie Benevolent, Society

lie Benevolent, Society
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives Of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That
Basil Mullen, John Warren, William II.
Wheeler, Charles Dyson, james NJ. Ter
rcll, David Adkins, William Queen, John
II. Butler, William Ford, and their asso-
ciates and successors, be and they are he
roby constituted and declared to be a
body polite and corporate, by the name
and title of the Colorcd Catholic Male Be.
neyolenty society located in the city of
Washington, and by its corporate name
shall have perpetual succession, with pow
or to sue and be sued, to implied [implead]
and be implCOded in any court of the Unit
ed States, or Of the District Of Columbia,
of competent jurisdiction, to receive sub
scriptiOns, gifts, and benefits, and to make
such rules and bylaws as shall be neccs-
sory and expedient for the government Of
the society, and to alter the same from
time in such mode as shall be prescribed
therein; Provided, always, That such rules
and bylaws shall be in no wise inconsst-,
ent with the Constitution or laws of the
United States, or with the objects of the So
ciety. The objects of the society are he
reby declared to be to provide for the care
and comfort of such members as shall be
sick, disabled, or dependent, and Of tho
families Of such members in cases where
the officers Of such society shall deem it
expedicnt, and also to provide for the de-
cent intormcnt of such persons as may die
in membership of such society, or belong
ing to the families Of such members.
Sec 2, And be it further enacted, That
said society shall have power to hold real
estate, or pcsonal and mixed estate, by
purchase, gift, or devise for the purposes
Of such society, and no other, and to lease,
sell, or convey such real estate, or mixed
estate, orpcrsonal property rs may be de-
ysed or donated to such society, aud the
leasing or sale of which will promote tho
interests of said society.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That
Congress shall have the right at any time
to modify, amend, or repeal this act.
Approved, June Is, 1864.
Santa Fe weekly gazette. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1864-1869, 1864-11-12
Approved, June q, 1864.
[PUBLIc-No. Is;

PUBuo-No. l53.
Az ACT to carry into effect Convention
be,woon the United States of America
and the United States Of Colombia.
Be it enacted by Duo Senate and House
of Representative. Of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That for
the purpose of giving effect to Il convention
signed by the Plenipotentiarios of the
United States of America and the United
States of Colombia on the tenth of Febru.
ary, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, cx-
tending and renewing the provisions Of the
convention with tho republic of New Ora
NADIA, of tenth September, eighteen hun
dred and ffty-seyon, the first eight scctiont
of the "Act to carry into effect conven-
tions between the United States and the
Republics of New Granada and Costa
Rica," approved February twentieth, eigh'
teen hundred and sixty-one, be and th,
same are hereby renewed, re-enacted, ant
made applicable to the said convention O
tenth February, eighteen hundred an,
sixty-four,
Approved, June 80, 1864.
Santa Fe weekly gazette. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1864-1869, 1864-11-12
[PuBLIc-No. ljl.l

Az ACT to amend the charter of the Wash
ington and Georgetown Railroad Com.
pony.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That the
Washington and Georgetown Railroad
Company shall have the right to extend
their horse railway on any public highway
in the county of Washington, commencing
at the present terminus Of either of their
roads, extending north from Seventh and
Fourteenth streets, and from the Capitol
square to Maryland avenue, and extending
north from the eastern extremity Of that
avenue, first having obtained the consent
of the levy court therefor; and may charge
additional fare of FIVE cents for every three
miles on each branch so extended for each
and every passenger conveyed upon any
road constructed in said county of Wash
ington outside of the limits of the cities of
Washington and Georgetown: Provided,
That nothing herein contained shall be con
struCd so as to prevent Congress from re-
gul0ting the fare on either Of said roads
or altering or amending the original char.
ter of said company, or this amendment
thereto, according to the provisions Of said
original charter.
Approved, June 80, 1861.
Santa Fe weekly gazette. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1864-1869, 1864-11-12
[PuBLlcNo. 1911

An ACT to facilitate trade on the Red River
of the North.
Be 1t enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives of the United Statos Of
America in Congress assembled, That the
President Of tho United States DO and he
is hereby authorized to designate and os.
tablish such points or places upon thcRcd
River Of the North as to him shall seem
sSpedient for lading and unlading the car
goes Of vessels navigating the said river.
Approved, July J, 1854. sa
Santa Fe weekly gazette. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1864-1869, 1864-11-12
SPRING, 1884.
Z.STAAB s. BROTHER,
I'm James L.JOtnS.n's Buiiding)

Having made extensive preparations for the pres
ent seasons business now oner at Wholesale and
retail their large stock OF Dry Goods, Clothing Hats
Boots and Shoes Hardware, Groceries, ETC., etc, all
OF which will be found well assorted carefully selec-
ted and complete, at the lowest rates.
w. - ., sTAAB L BRO.
nAlH
Santa Fe weekly gazette. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1864-1869, 1864-11-12
HOT SPRINGS,
Las Vegas, New Mexico.

nr. 0. Il. Woodwork having taken possession ~
tho las Vegas Hot springs aud liad Them up IN hift
rate style, is now prepared 90 accommodate large
number Of visitors ha wuudHriul oncGi " these
springs in curing Syphilt,a and Nndrd diseases,
Scrofa, CutaneOus diseases, Rheunatsm etc, etc,
Is too well known In this Territory to need deScrip'
ton here Those who desire 1t can receive medical
treatment Pleasure seekers will ind this an ele.
CANT place Of resort, The surrounding mountains
and streams furnish plenty Of game and mountain
trout. The table will always be supplied with the
best the market affords.
0, II, W00DwORTH, N, n.
matt
Santa Fe weekly gazette. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1864-1869, 1864-11-12
Approved, June 80, 1864,
[PUBLlc--No. 1901

Az ACT in relation to the sale of reserva-
tions of the public lands.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That
whenever any reservation of public lands
shall be brought into market under exist
ing laws it shall bo lawful for the Commis'
sioner of the General Land Office to fix q
minimum price not less than one dollar
and twenty-five cents per acre below which
such lands shall not be disposed Of,
Approved, July 2, 1854
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-06-01
TERMS. $3.50 PER AMNUM.

A BIT OF ROMANCE When the
bloody battle of Gettysburg vas raging
hottest, young Lieutenant, who vas
bravely leading his men in the front lines,
fell in the moment of making victorious
charge.
Severely wounded, he uas born bleed
ing from the field, and was taken to q
private house short distance in the rear
of the battle ground. The army surgeons
being all engaged in caring for the wound.
ed sheltered BY the hospital tents, the
Lieutenant was lef. without physician.
A young lady who was on a visit to some
| friends IN the neighborhood noticed his
condition and kindly bandaged his wounds
and watched BY his side until surgical aid
could be rendered. His injuries were
found to be so great that his life was des-
paired of, aud be was unable to be re.
moved from the house. The young lady
kindly volunteered to be his nurse For
weeks she bent over him, soothed his fe-
vered brow and watched the faint fotter.
ing of life. The sufferer grew better, and
during the days of convalescence the fair
nurse and her patient learned to speak Of
love. Before the young lady left fer her
home in Kentucky, the VOWS of love were
phghted. Months rolled away, and the
LientenaDt's wounds were healed. but he
could not forget his nurse; and. taking
the train for Louisville, he again stood
10 the presence of his betrothed. On
last Thursday evening the romance was
finished with a sequel, by the happy pair
being united in wedlock.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-06-01
~A LETTER from one of our Officer

a@A LETTER from one of our officers
at Point Isabel, Texas, among various
anecdotes Of our colured soldiers, relates
the following:
1t is amusing to see how completely
nonplussed some of our privates are IN
the possession of their money Some
never had a dime in their lives to call
their own, and could not distinguish a
one, two or Eve dollar greenback One
fellow paid ten dollars for a watch. and
his lieutenant Noticing it, inquired the
time Of day.
"Lor,' cap'u." replied the darkey, al
dunno, dye 'spose l can tell 2"
"Why, what did you waste your money
for a watch, then 2" asked the liectenaur.
Whereupon the darkey broke out into
a loud laugh, a. he said
why, csp'n, bought it so dey could :
keep dis chile on guard ober two hours
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-06-01

An English paper gives the following
description of Gen. .Garibal1i's appearance,
at FIRST sight, on board the steamship that
had conveyed bin to England:
Leaning on his walking stick, and limp
ing ixhtly, he proceeds, accompanied by
all of US, to the cushioned seat at the end
OF the saloon. Ii truth kingly looking
man, some i've feet eighl inches IN height,
he is broadly built, aud his presence is
pre- eminently commanding; he has a
broad and lofty brow, soft and gentIe eyes,
which sparkle with humor aud playful.
ness, a full ll-sized, we'll shaped nose, mass.
i've jaw, indicative of power, and a smile
which a woman might envy. He wore
light aUd thin trowsers, smartly made
patent leather boots, silver grey gabar.
dine with scarlet lining or hood, and an
enb bnrdered sn oiiDg car, which looked
as if it had been worked BY some fair
admirer Ablack silk handkerchief rou nd
his ueck-of course no collar-and light
crimson bandanna thrown loosely ov, the
>holders, completed costume which for
plcturesqueness, 1t would be difficult to
equal The impression produced on me
was that | saw before NE one who was
''In strength a man, simplici y a child"
and as he gave his cordial and hearty
greeting to each new aud old friend who
pressed forward to clasp him By the hand
it was impossible to avoid the conclusion
that we were in the presence of oDe
emincn'ly qualified BY nature to sway a
nation and secure its synpathies In re.
pose his countena0ce is lion like in its
gentle gravity and cuuscious strength
when animated. it lights up in way
Can onlV compare to the effect of sunshine
upon all al,eauy beautiful landscape. He
understands English perfectly, but speaks
1t with slight foreign accent. aud il may
interest some readers to know that on INV
shaking hands with him we reciproeated
right heartily the peculiar grip only
known to
Brethren of the mystic tie"
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-06-01

A soldier lay in lady's house, badl,
wounded. A Major General rode to the
door His orderly took his hcrse. He
got of, went in, and sat down By the DIV.
ing mans side Taking out little book,
he read from il: Let not your heart b.
troubled, &c. He then knelt down aud
offered up prayer to Gpd for that dying
soldier. Arising from his knees, he ben,
down aud kissed him, and SAID, Captain
c., we shall meet in Heaven" He
then rode off That General was Major.
General Howard
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-06-01
Brethren of the mystic tie. u
EARLY RTSyNc -Hanpv i +bo -,

EARLY RIsING.-Happy is the man
who Is an early riser Every morning
day comes TO hun with virgins love,
full of bloou. and purity and freshness
The youth of nature is contagious, like
the giadness of happy child. We donbi
it any man can be called old so long as
he is an early riser and an early walker.
And (oh. youth. take our word for it }
youth in dressing gown aud slippers
dawdling over breakfast at noon. is a very
decrepit. ghastly image of that youth
which sees the sun blush over the noun.
tains and the dew sparkling upon blossom
ing meadows.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-06-01

pA-The Chicago Post-whose editor
waS the personal and political confdant
of Douglas-earnestly protests against
the efforts of certain Democratic leaders
TO array the party against the country.
tie contends that such a course is not
only disloyal but suicidal He pointedlv
remarks: We have repeatedly pointed
out the evil, infamous measures resorted
TO by the few unprincipled men who
seized the direction of he Democratic
party and have rushed it from one calamity
to another.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-06-01
OH, BE NOT THE FIRST!

Oh bS not the first to discover
A blot on the fame of friend,
A flaw on the faith Of lover,
Whose heart may prove true to the end
We none of US know one another,
And of: into error we fall
Then let US speak well Of our brother,
Or speak not about him at all.
A smile or q sign may awaken
Suspicion most false and undue;
And thus our belief may be shaken
In hearts that are honest and true.
How often the light smile Of gladness
Is worn by the friends that we meet,
To co7er a soul full cf sadness,
Too proud to acknowledge defeat.
Eow often the sigh Of detection
Is heaved from the hypocrite's breast
To parody trulh and affection,
Or lull a suspicion to rest.
How often the friends we love dearest,
Their uobIest emotions conceal;
And bosoms the puresl, sincerest,
Have secrets they Cannot reveal.
Leave base minds 10 harbor suspicion,
And small ones to trace our defects
Let ours be a noble ambition,
For base Is the mind tha: suspects.
We, none of Is know one another,
And oft iIto error we fall:
TIaD 'a- Uha Z 81 of gur hrQt
Or speak not about him at all.