The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-07-29

Thaff he o. m
dered TO Captain John A. winslow Of the United States
NAVY and the officers, petty officers, and ma.
rines of the United States steamer Kesrsage for the
skill and gallantry exhibited by him and the officers aud
men under his command, in the brilliant action on the
nineteenth OF june eighteen hundred and sixtyfour be-
tween that ship and the pratical craft "Alabama"a
vessel superior TO his own in tonnage In guns and in the
number of her crew.
Approved, December 20, 1884
tNo.4l
RESOLUTION rendering the Thanks Of Congress Lieu
tenant William B. Cushing Of the United States Navy
and to the officers and Men who assisted him In his
gallant and perilous Achievement In destroying the
rebel Steamer "Albemarle," in Compliance with the
Presidents Recommendation to Congress of the fifth of
December, eighteen hundred [andI sixtyfour.
ssolrei by the Senate aud House Of Representative
Of the United States Of America in Congress assembled
rendered to Leutsnant William B. Cushipg Of the United
IL By
the destruction rebel oncad steamer "Albsmare
s Plymouth North Carolina on the night Of the twenty
seventh OF October. eighteen hundred 9ud sxty.four
Approved, December ~ 1854.
tNo. 81
yorr RESOLUTION rendering the Thanks of the People
and of Gong ress to Major General William T. Sherman
and the Officers and Soldiers Of his Command for their
gallant Copductin their late brilliant Movement through
Georgia a~f
Be IL rssolpsd By the Senate and House of Representatives
Of the United States Of America in Congress assembled,
That the thanks Of the people and Of the Congress Of the
United States due and are hereby rendered to Major
General William 7. Sherman. and through him to the
officers and under his command for their gallantry
and good conduct in their late campaign from Chaa-
nooga to Atlanta, and the triumphal march thence
through Georgia Savannah terminating In the capture
and occupation Of that city; and that me
copy Of this joint resolution to be ana ''f
Approved, january TO- 1869 |
mo. 81 j
JoSr RESOLUTION providing for the Termination Of tho
Reciprocity Treaty Of fifth June eighteen hundred and
ftyiour between the United States and Great Britain
WHEREAS it is provided in the Reciprocity Treaty
eluded at Washington the NTH Of June eighteen hundred
and the United Kingdom Of Great Britain and Ireland of
the other part that this treaty shall remain in force for
ten wears from the date which it may into opera
ton and further until the expiration Of twelve months
after either of the high contracting parties shall give
tice to other of its wish to terminate the sams and
whereas appears by proclamation Of the President of
the United States bearing date sixteenth March, eighteen
hundred and ftyye that the treaty came into operation
interests Of the United States to continue the in
force: Therefore,
sssolgsd BY tie Senate and House Of Representatives
Of the United States of Anertca in Congress assembled
That notice be given Of the termination of the Recpro
city Treaty according the provision therein contained
for the termination Of the same and the President of
the United States hereby charged with the connunca
ton of such notice to the Government Of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Approved, January 49, 1865.
No. /
A RESOLUTION to present the Thanks of Congress to
Brevet Major General Alfred H. Terry, and the Officers
and Men under his Command.
Rssoved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the thanks of Congress hereby presented to
Brevet Major General Alfred H. Terry and to the officers
and men under his command, for the unsurpassed gal
lanry and skill exhibited by them in the attack upon
Fort Fisher and the brilliant and decisive victory BY
which that important work has been captured from the
rebel forces and placed in the possession and under the
authority Of the United states and for their long and
faithful services and unwayerng devotion to the of
the country in the midst of the greatest difficulties and
dangers.
Sec q And be IL further resolved That the President
of the United States be- and he hereby s requested to
communicate thsresouon to General Terry and through
him to the officers and soldiers under his command
Approved, January "a, 1863
tNo. ST.
RESOLUTION rendering the Thanks of Congress to Rear
Admiral David D. Porter, and to the Officers Petty
Officers Seanen and Marines under his Command, for
their Calamity and good Conduct in the recent Capture
of Fort Fisher.
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Representatives
Of the United States Of America in Congress assembled,
That the thanks Of Congress hereby to Rear
Admiral David Porter and to the officers petty officers
seamsn and marines under his command, for the unsur
passed gantry and skill exhibited by them in the attacks
mon Fort Fisher and the brilliant and decisive victory
by which that important work has been captured from
lie rebel forces and placed in tho possession and under
the authority Of the United sates and for their long
and faithful services and unwaverng devotion to tho
cause of the country in the midst Of the greatest difficult
SEQ Ind be IL further resolved That the President
of the United States be requested to communicate this
resolution to Admiral Porter and through him to tho
officers, 90 men, and marines under his command.
Approved, January "a, 1865.
mo- 81
Jolsr RrsolurIos authorizing the Secretary OF the Tea
sury give the necessary Notice stipulated pending
the Intention of the United States to purchase the
Building known as Merchants Exchange, New York
City, now used for Custom House Purposes.
M; b M. nf
Qfthe United &des Of America in Congress assembled That
the Secretary Of the Treasury be- and he IL hereby
New York city known as the Merchants Exchange, and
occupied as Of the intention of the United
ess S ssm the sum Of one MILLION ion
existing lease Ss sa Ss e. to the
mo. lo.l
Jofyr RESOLUTION rsssrving Mineral Lapds from the
Operation Of all Acts passed at tho tst Session OF the
Thirsy ghth congrsss granting Iauds extending
IA IL resolced By the Snate and House Of Repr.uto.,
Of he United States Of America IN Consress asssmbied
That no passed At the nrst session o. the thirty eighth
N ths construction Of roads for other purposes To
sxtsnd thr time of grants heretofore made, be so
~ III be and are reserved exclusively the uted
States unless otherwise specially provided In the Of
acts making the grant.
Approved, january 10, 1900
No. II.
AR.soturIos submitting. to the Legislatures Of u
ssvsral States Proposition to amend the Consttutio
OF the United States
Reso,ped by the Senate and House 1T Representatives
che United States Of america in Congress ASSEMBLED 70
birds of both Houses coneurr'ngD That the ioiown
"rticIe be proposed to the legislatures OF the sever
"a an amendment to the constitution OF the Unit
osstes which, when ratified by three fourtbs OF 50
legislatures shall be valid 70 all ntents ana purposes
nsrt Of the said constitution, namely
ARTICLE XIII.
SECTION l. Neither slavery nor involuntary esrVitn
r.n. as a punishment for crime Whereoi tne pal
raj have been duly convicted, snan eAs' wa.n
s. aa,es or any place subject TO their Jursdict
escT,ou . Congress shall have power 70 sp'oscs
.-s;cia Nv appropriate legislation.
Approved February J, 1850.
mo. IL
Jour RESOLUTION declaring certain statss no.
Representation in the Electoral Coi'es"
wHrRrAs the inhabitants and local authorizes 81
states Of Virginia North Carolina, south Oat I'M
Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi, louisiana, asA
Arkansas and Tennessee rebeled against tue so NJ
ment Of the United States, and were In sucn conai'
sixty four valid election for electors OF PRESIDE
and vcePresident of the United States according 10
constitution and laws thereof was held therein on
day: Theref re,
Re Il resolved By the Senate and House of Representa
of he United States Of America IN Congress assemble
That the mentioned in the preamble to this oi
resolution are not entitled to representation in the ell
tora college for the choice of President and Vice Pre-
dent of the United States for the term of office col
rnencing on the fourth day OF March, eighteen hundr
and sixtyye and electoral votes shall be received
counted from said states concerning the choice Of Pre-