The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-07-31

70 e1p6nd Portion OF the tOnllukeut ---N 's' 100
Ing the Navy Department Building
Be it resolved by the Seats and House o. RfFf'e"o
tues Of the United States Of America IN tofg'ss' i
sed That the Secretary Of the Navy pe ana V nd
is authorized to expend so much OF the eohtinge. i
heretofore appropriated may be necessary i' Wy a.
lagemen OF the Navy Department building 10 's' ''
wants Of the Department
Approved December ID, lSe3'
mo. a.
RESOLUTION sndsrng the MANS Esay snS o the s
and Men under Ills Command on Boafd the U; .;
Steamer Ksasage IN her Conflict WIN ins up pr
dent. RECOMMENDATION to Congress Of the fifth Of De-
csmher eighteen hundred and sIty'fodr.
Rssorusa BY tie Senate and Ro1se Of Representatives
thai the Of Congress due and are hereby ts.
Sersd 10 Captain John A. Winslow OF the United States
Navy and the officers, petty ofhcers seaen and ma
Tnss Of the United States steamer KeaIsage" for the
skill and gaantry exhibited by him and the officers and
under his command. In the brilliant action the
nnstesnh Of June, eighteen hundred and slxtyour be-
tween that ship and the pirRtieal craft "Aabame"-a
vessel superior to his In tonnage guns and In ths
number OF her crew.
Approved, December 20, 1894.
Inc ~
RESOLUTION rendering the Thanks OF Congress to Lieu
tenant William o. Cushing, Of the United States Navy
and % the Officers and Men who assisted him in hi
gallant and perilous Achievements In destroying The
rebel Steamer "Albemsrls," in Compliance with the
lts'idents to Congress of the fifth Of
q OSGSAnJrI, eAButveu auiiuleu khuul t&ty-iour.
lfesosed By the sate aud House Of Representatives
q the United States Of America IN Congress assembled
Ihet the thanks OF Congress are due and are hsreb
rendered to Lieutenant William Gushing q the United
mand for the skill and Eallanty exhibited by them in
the destrucon oftherebel ronclad steamer Abemarlep
at Plymouth North Carolina the night Of the twenty
seventh Of October eighteen hundred and slxtyfoul.
= AsE.s"aa- naearrhs- %. 1904
mo. 81
JOINT RESOLUTION rendering the Thanks of the People
and of Congress to 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 1t resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
Of the Eatcd Ses OF America IN Congress assembled
That the thanks Of the people and the of the
United States are due and arc hereby rendered 10 Major
General William T. Sherman, and through him TO the
officers and men under his command for their gaantry
nooga 10 Atlanta, and the triumpha march thence
through Georgia to Savannah terminating in the capture
and occupation Of thatcy and that the President cause
copy OF this joint resolution 10 DO engossed and for
WRrded to Major General Sherman.
Approved, January TO- 1865
Noel
JOINT RESOLUTION providing for the Terminatono the
Reciprocity Treaty Of fifth june eighteen hundred and
ffyour, between the United States and Great Britain
WHEREAS It Is provided In the Reciprocity Treaty
cded at Washington the fifth Of June eighteen hundred
and fifty four between the United States of the one part
and the United Kingdom Of Great Britain and Ireland of
the other part that this treaty shall remain IN force
years from the date at which it may come into opera
on and further until the expiration Of twelve months
either of the high contracting parties shall give
lice the other of its wish to terminate the same - and
whereas il appears by proclamation of the President
the United States bearing date sixteenth March, eighteen
hundred and fyye thatthe treaty came into operation
that day; and Whereas further il Is longer for the
interests OF the United States to continue the in
0rce: Therefore,
Resolred By tie Senate and House Of Representatives
the Tinted States Of aerica in Congress assembled
That notice be given of the termination Of the Recpro
y Treaty according to the provision therein contained
or the termination of the same and the President Of
he United states is hereby charged with the communion
ion Of such notice TO tho Government of the United
Kingdom Of Great Britain aud Ireland,
Approved January Is 1865.
mo. T.
RESOLUTION to present the Thanks of Congress to
Brevet Major General Alfred II Terry and the Officers
and Men under his Command Il
Resolved by the Senate and Hoase Of Representatives
the United States Of America in Congress assembled,
that the thanks Of Congress are hereby presented to
3revet Major General Alfred H. Terry and to the officers
md men under his command for the unsurpassed gall
auy and skill exhibited by them in the attack upon
Fort Fisher and the brilliant and decisive victory by
which important work has been captured from the
ebs forces and placed in the possession and under the
uthority of the United States; aud for their long and
athful services and unwayering devotion to the Of
be country in the midst Of the greatest difficulties and
hangers. 4
sEo. O. And bs it further resolved, That the President
4 the United States be- and he hereby is reouoeted 10
communicate thsrssouon General Terry, and through
I'm to the officers and soldiers under his command.
Approved, january "a, 1855. !
mo. 81 I
RESOLUTION rendering the Thanks Of Congress 10 Rear
Admiral David D. Porter and to the Officers, Petty
Officers seanen and Marines under bis Command for
their Calamity and good Conduct In the Capture
Of Fort Fisher
Rssoyted By tie Siate aid House Of Representatives
IMe United States Of America in Congress assembled
hat the thanks Of Congress- are hereby Rear
mi IN f1aep tty
eanlsn and marines under his command for the unsur
gallanry and sk exhibited by them in tho attacks
y which that important work has been captprsa from
he rebel forces and placed in the possession and under
h. authority of the United States and for their long
auss Of the country IN - midst of t6e greatest difficult
les and dangers. - '4'N'' - :,
+ Iba it further rssoeed, That the President
..red States be requested to communicate 'nis
anton 10 Admiral Porter, aud through olih W '1e
ossesrs. Sc men, AM marines under his command.
Approved, January 3D. lse3.
tN0.O.l 81
yo,sr RESOLUTION authorizing the Secretary Of the ts
snry to give the necessary Notice stipulated penapg
fh. Intention OF the United States to purchase the
Building known as Merchants Exchange New Ao'S
CITY now ussd for Custom-House Purposes
Re Il ye,,,vsa tr the Senate ard House Of Representatives
Of tie United States Of Ansca in Congress a;sepoed Inat
he Secretary the Treasury be- and he is hereby a'
Nav York City known as the Merchants Exchange and
occpi-d as custohouse Of intention Of the United
tat 10 purchase the same the Of one million
dollars In accordance with the terms stipulated IN the
existing lease OF the property to the govssnmsnt.
Approved, January 70, 1855.
mo. io.l Il
Jcryr Rsso,u,,on rsserving Mineral Lands from the
Operation of all Acts passed at the first Session Of the
thirty, ighth Congress, granting Lands extending
the Time OF former Grants
Re- IL resolved by Senate and House Of Representatives
Of The United States of America in Congress assembled,
That no act passed the first session OF the thirty eighth
congress granting lands to states or corporations to aid
in the construction of roadsor ior other or to
extend thr time of grants heretofore made shall be
Construed as TO embrace mineral lands which In all
shall he and are reserved exclusively to the United
States unless otherwise specially provided in the act or
acts making the grant.
- Spprnuad. January 20 1850.
No IL.
RESOLUTION submitting to the Legislatures OF the
eevera States Proposition to amend the Constitution
Of the United States.
Resolved by The Senate and House lof Representatives Of
the Ued States of America IN Congress assembled 1co
htrds Of bod Houses cocnrring) That the following
article be proposed TO the Legislatures OF the several
States which, when ratified by three fourths Of said
legislatures shall be valid to all ntens and purposes
a part OF the said constitution, namely
ARTICLE XIII
SECTION ]. Neither slavery involuntary serv itude
except as q punishment for crime whereof the party
United States any place subject to their Jurisdiction
SECTION e. Congress shall have power TO enforce this
article by appropriate legislation
Approved, February !, 1865
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