The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-09

dered to Captain John A. wiusow Of the United States
Navy and to the officers petty officers seamen and ma
skill and galanty exhibited by him and the officers and
under his command in the brilliant action on the
nineteenth OF june eighteen hundred and be-
tween that ship and the piratica craft Alabama "a
vessel superior to his in tonnage In guns and in this
number of her crew.
Approved, December 20, 1884
[No.4.]
Resolution rendering the Thanks Of Congress Lieu
tenant William Cushing Of the United States Navy
and to the Officers and Men who assisted him in hi.
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 [and( sixty-four.
Resolred By The Senate aud House Of Representative
Of the United States Of America IN Congress assembled
That the thanks of Congress are due and are hereby
States Navy and to the officers and men under his COM
mand, for the skill and gallantry exhibited by them in
Redistribution oftherebel ronclad steamer "Abemar"
at Plymouth North Carolina the night Of the twenty
seventh Of October eighteen hundred and sixty-four
Approved, December 20, 1884.
[No.5.l
JOINT RESOLUTION rendering the Thanks of the People
and of Congress 10 Major General William T. Sherman
and the Officers and Soldiers Of his Command for their
gallant Conduct in their late brilliant Movement through
Georgia.
Be t resolved 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
General W lillian T. Sherman, and through him to the
officers aud under his command for their gaantIt
and good conduct in their late campaign from Chntt
nooga to Atlanta, and the triumphal march thence
through Georgia to Savannah terminating 10 ne capture
and occupation that city, and that the President cause
copy of this joint resolution to be engrossed ana iof
warded to Major General sherman
Approved January ~, 1850
mo. 81
JOINT Resolution providing for the Termination of the
Reciprocity Treaty of fifth june eighteen hundred and
ftyfour between the United States and Great Britain
WHEREAS it is provided in the Reciprocity Treaty
suded at Washington the fifth Of june eighteen hundred
aud ityiour between the United States of the part
and the United Kingdom OF Great Britain and Ireland oil
the other part that this treaty shall remain in force for
ten years IRON the date which may into opera
ton, and further until the expiration OF twelve months
after either of tho high contracting parties hal give
ce 70 the other Of its wish to terminate the same and
whereas it appears 10y proclamation Of the President
the United States, bearing date sixteenth March, eighteen
hundred and yye that the treaty came into operation
that day; and whereas further il is no longer for The
interests Of the United states to continue the same in
force: Therefore,
Resolved by TIE Senate and House Of Representatives
of the United States Of .inserica IN C5ngress assembled
That notice be given of the termination Of the Recipo-
city Treaty. according the provision therein contained
for the termination OF the same and the President Of
the United States Is hereby charged with the communic
tion of such notice to the Government of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Approved, January IL, 1865.
mo. ~
A RESOLUTION to present the Thanks Of Congress to
Brevet Major General Alfred Terry and the Officers
and Men under his Command
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Representatives
Of the United States OF America in Congress assembled,
That the thanks Of Congress are hereby to
Brsvet Major General Alfred H. Terry, and to the officers
and under his command, for the unsurpassed gal
lanry and ski 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
aud ha
the country In the midst of the greatest difficulties and
dangers
Of the United States be- and he hereby s requested to
csDmuncats th.resouon to General Terry, and through
him to the officers and soldiers under bis command
Approved, January "a, 1865
No. 81
RIsolulIoN rendering the Thanks OF Congress to Rear
Admiral David D. Porter, and to the Officers Petty
Ofdcsre Ssamen 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
ofhe United States Of America in Congress assembled
That the thanks Of Congress hereby Rear
Admiral David D. Porter and to the officers petty ocer
seamen and marines under his command for the unsIr.
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 Satss and for their long
and faithful services and unwaverng devotion to tho
of the country in the midst Of the greatest difficult
SEC g. And be it further resolved That the President
Of the United States be requested to communicate this
resolution to Admiral Porter and through him 70 the
officers 90 tuen, and marines under bis command
Approved, January "a, 1865
lNo.el
lcNr RSsoIUrIos authorizing the secretary Of the TTa-
Mrv to give the necessary Nosce stipulated pending
the Intention Of the Unites states to purchase the
Building known as Msreaanm Enacnange' New TOTE
Be il resolued by sate and House Of Representatives
efths Usted statst America Congress assembled That
the Secretary the Treasury be- and he is hereby,
New York city known the Merchants Exchange, and
oceupist az cusomhoue of the intention of the United
sss x fl The sum of ri
existing lease Of the property to the government,
Approved January Is, 1865.
mo. lol
JOINT RESOLUTION reserving Mineral Lands from the
Operation Of all Acts passed the nrs Session Of the
rUngrs,s granting Lands, extending
Be it rssolrcd BY the Senate and House Of Benrs,,,,
Of the United States Of America in CoSgress ess"mbisJ
That no act passed at TIE nrs session the thrysshth
in the construction Of roads for other purnos " @
extend thr time Of grants heretofore made sba, he W
construed as to embrace mineral lands which in ali ~
shau be- and are, reserved exclusively to tn. u;.
states unless otherwise specially provided in The at ~
acts making the grant
Approved, January 30, 1855.
,,o# mo Ill
RESOLUTION submitting to the Legislatures OF the
several States Proposition to amend the Constutor
Of the United States.
Rssolped By The Senate and House Ref Representatives.
s United States of America IN Congress assembled, c
birds of both Houses coscurringD That the foliown
article be proposed to the Legislatures of the
aafes A an amendment TO the constitution Of the Unite
etates which, when ratified by three tourths of nal
ie~aatures shall be valid, to all ntents and PURPOSES
< sart Of the said constitution, namey:--
ARTICLE XIII.
SECTION l. Neither slavery nor invountary serV itud
syeent az a punishment for crime whereof the par
shs ihave been duly convicted shall exist within Il
Tntsd states or any place subject to their jurisdcto
SsorroN q Congress shall have power to enforce til
article BY appropriate legislation.
Approved, February !. 1858. -t..'
No. IL, s----------------
ONT RESOLUTION declaring certain states not eheo
Representation In tho Electoral College.
WEEK.-MRS. the Inhabitants and local authorities OF q
States of Virginia North Carolina south CaToin
Georgia, Forids Alabama, Mississippi Louisiana, teAs
Arkansas, and Tennessee rebelled against the g9ss
msnt of the United States, and in such conauo
on tho eighth day of November, eighteen hundred az
sixty four that valid election for electors of
and of the United States according 70 II
constitution and laws thereof was held therein on sal
day. Theref re-
Of the United States of america IN Congress assemble
resolution not entitled to representation in the ee<
tora college for tho choice Of President and Vice Pres
dent of the United States for the term of Office com
msncing the fourth day Of March, eighteen huudre
and sixtyfvs and electoral shall be received
counted from said states concerning the choice Of Pres