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: W TnSsiasn Il. SEWARD, Secretary of STATE.
No. 20. ----
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF
A PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS the twenty first section Of the act Of Con-
eress approved the third Instant eGtled An act 10
amend the several acts heretofore passed to provide Tor
the enrolling and calling out the national forces and for
other purposes requires that in addition to the other
lawful penalties of the crime of deserton from the mill
ary or naval service all persons who have deserted the
military or naval Of tile United States who shall
not return 10 said service or report themselves 10 pro-
yostmarhal within sixty days after the proclamation
hereinafter mentioned, shall be deem.d and taken to
have voluntary relnqushed aud forfeited their rights of
citizenship and their rights TO become citizens and such
deserers shall be forever incapable of holding any
Office of trust profit under the United States Of
exercising any rights of citizens thereof and all per-
sons who shall hereafter desert the military naval
service and all persons who, being duly enrolled shall
depart the jurisdiction of the district in which he en-
rolled go beyond the limits Of the United States with
intent avoid any draft into the military naval SER
vice duly ordered shall be liable 10 the penalties of this
section And the President hereby authorized md re-
qured forthwith on the passage OF this act to issue his
proclamation setting forth the provisions of this section
in which Proclamation the President is requested to
notify all deserters returning within sixty days aore-
said that they shall be pardoned condition of return
ing to their regiments and companies such other
organizations as they may be assigned to- until they
shall have served for period of time equal 10 their
original term of enlistment tr.
Now, therefore, be it known that ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
President of the United States do issue this my Proca-
nation, as required by said act ordering and requiring
all deserters to return to their proper posts and do
hereby notify them that all deserters who shall within
sixty days from the date of this Proclamation viz:
before the tenth day of May 1865 return to service
port themselves to provost marshal shall be pardoned
condition that they return their regiments and
companies to such other organizations they may be
assigned to- and serve the remainder OF their original
term of enlistments and in addition thereto period
equal to the time lost by desertion.
In testimony whereof, l have hereunto set my hand,
and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed
Done at the city OF Washington, this eleventh day
Of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand
L. 81 eight hundred and sixty-ive and Of the Iude-
pendenee of the United States the eighty ninth
BY the President:
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orsT 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 then
gallant Conductia their brilliant Movement through
Georgia.
Be 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
United States due and hereby rendered to Major
General William I. Sherman, and through him to the
officers and mon under his command for their galantry
and good conduct In their late campaign from Chaita.
nooga to Atlanta, and the triumphal march thence
through Georgia Savannah, terminating in the capture
and occupation of city: and that the President cause
copy OF this Joint resolution TO be engrossed and for
warded to Major General Sherman.
Approved, January 10, 1865.
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JOINT Resolution to facilitate the Adjustment Of certain
Accounts of the American Colonization Society for the
Support of recaptured Africans in Liberia.
Be resolved Jytte Senate and Houseof Representatives.
Of he United States Of AmeIfca in Congress assembled
That the Secretary of the Interior be- and is hereby
orized and directed to adjust and settle the accounts OF
the American Colonization Society for the support OF re
captured Africans in Liberia, under contracts made fol
that purpose under the authority of tho act Of Congress
approved June sixteenth eighteen hundred and sixty on
| the principles OF equity.
Approved February 80 1876.
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Approved, February %, 1865,
- No. 20,
JOINT RESOLUTION Relation to the Distribution of Books
and Documents. ---.--

Be resoteed By the Senate and House Of Representatives
Of The United States Of Aericd IN Congress assembled
That the undstbuted portions Of the books and docu
mcns heretofore printed purchased for its by order
Of either House of Congress previous to the thiryseventh
Congress, and now deposited in the Interior Department
and elsewhere be distributed 10 members Of the present
Congress- under tho direction OF the joint committee on
printing; and said committee hereby directed to divide
the books in question into parcels equal in plumber to the
whole number of Senator's Representatives and delegates
from territories and nearly equ in value aud mpor
lance possible and to distribute them to the Senator'S
representatives, and delegates by such method may be
found feasible aud proper.
Approved February %, 1865.
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mo. 20. I.

JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Secretary of the Treasury
to issue American Registers to British Sehooners
"Minnio Williams" and II. NJ BaXter.'
BE it resored blythe Senate and House Of Representatives
Of the United States Of 4meyicd Congress assembled
That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized
and directed TO issue American registers to the British
built schooner; Minnie Williams" and E. NJ Baxter"
said vessels being owned BY citizen Of Buffalo, New
York.
Ann,nvad EoJ,r,ar, OK 1868 -....-
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JONI RESOLUTION of Thanks to Major General e,or. II
Thomas and the Army under his Command o. L.
Re IL resoIped bu he Senate and House of Repr,ssut,,;
of he United States of America in Congress osssbd
That the thanks of congress are due and are hereby
rendered to SfajorGeneral George H. Thomas and the
ofjcers and soldiers under his command for their sxlI
and dannfiess courage by which tie rebel army under
General Hood was sgnay defeated and driven from the
State of Tennessee.
Approved, March 8, 1865.
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RESOLUTION appointing General Richard Delafod to be
Regent of the Smithsonian Institution
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Rerssendt.res
of the United States of america in Congress Gsen'dd,
That Richard Deaeld resident of Washington city be-
and he hereby is appointed Regent Of the Smithsonian
Institution, in the place Of Joseph IT, Ioteh oeceasea'
Approved, February II, 1863.
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JOHN REsoLUToE 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
cluded at Washington the fifth of june eighteen hundred
and four the United States of the part
and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland of
the other part that this treaty shall remain in force
ten years IRON the date at which may come into opera
ton, and further until the expiration of twelve months
after either Of the high contracting parties shall give
tice to the other Of its wish to terminate the and
whereas it appears by proclamation of the President OF
the United States bearing date sixteenth March eighteen
hundred and y-ye, that the treaty into operation
that day. and whereas further is no longer for th
interests of the United states to continue the ii
force: Therefore,
Reso,red by The Ssdte and House Of Representative
Of the United States Of america an Congress assembled
That notice be given OF the termination of the ReeprO
city Treaty. according TO the provision therein contained
for the termination Of the same and the President Of
the United States is hereby charged with the communc
tion Of such notice to the Government Of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Approved January IS, 1855.
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA:
A PRoCZAMATTOy.
Ian H. sEwARp. Sscretary Of sac.

WHEREAS objects of interest to the United States re-
qure that the Senate should be convened at twelve
o'clock the fourth of March next to receive and
upon such COMMUNICATIONS may be made to 1t tho
part Of the Executive: arI
Now, therefore, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President Of the
United States have considered IL 10 be my duty
this, my Proclamation declaring that extraordinary
occasion requires the Senate Of the United States to
for the transaction OF business at the Capitol in the
city of Washington on the fourth day Of March next
twelve o'clock at noon on that day, (which all who
shall at that nio be entitled to act members of that
body are hereby required TO take notice. ~ Il
Given under myhand and the seal eUnitedStates
| = at Washington, the seventeenth day Of Febru-
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A RESOLUTION to present the Thanks of Congress to
Brevet Major General Alfred H. Terry, and the Officers
and Men under his Command.
Resolved By the Senate and House Of Representatives
If 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 under his command, for the unsurpassed gal
lentry and skill exhibited by them iii the attack upon
Fort Fisher and the brilliant and decisive victory by
which that important work has been captured from the
authority of the United States and for their long and
faithful services and unwayerng devotion to the
the country in the midst of the greatest difficulties an,
dangers
SIC. O. And be IL further resolred, That the President
Of the United States be- and be hereby is requested &c
communicate thsresoluton General Terry and through
him to the officers aud soldiers under his command
Approved, January "a, 1865.
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RESOLUTION rendering tho Thanks of Congress to Lieu
tenant William b. Cushing, of the United States Navy
and to the Officers and Men who assisted him in his
gallant and perlous Achievement in destroying the
rebel stesmer "Albemarle" In Compliance with the
Presidents Recommendation to Congress of the nth OF
December eighteen hundred [and sixty-fonr.
Resolued By he Senate aud House Of RepreSentdt1ces
OF the Unitea States Of America Congress assembled
That tho thanks of Congress due and are hefeby
rendered TO Lieutenant William B. Cushing OF the United
States Navy, and 70 the officers and men under his com
mand for the skill and gallentry exhibited by them IN
thedestruction rebel ironcad steamer Albemare
Plymouth North Carolina, the night of the twenty
seventh OF October, eighteen hundred and sxtyfour
Approved December co. 1884. --...
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A REsoLrTIoS relating to International Exhibitions at
Bergen in Norway, and Oporto, in Portugal, during
the summer of eighteen hundred and sixty.fiye
WHEREAS the governments of tho kingdom of Sweden
and Norway and of the kingdom Of Portugal have COM
municated to the government Of the United States the
programmes Of two international exhibitions to be held
respectively at Bergen, in Norway, and at 0porto, in
Portugal during the summer Of eighteen hundred and
sixty five; Therefore,
RESOLVED by the Senate and House Of Representatives. Of
the United States Of america Congress assembled, That
the President of the United States is hereby charged
with the duty of making known to the people of the
United States by proclamation otherwise shall to
him best Il facts in his possession relating to the
international exhibitions proposed to be held at Bergen,
Norway, and oporto Portugal, during the summer Of
eighteen hundred and sixtyive, and of inviting their
participation therein Provided That expense shall
he Incurred for any agency with regard to such exhibit
ton; nor shall any claim ofany agent OF our govern
ment be hereafter recognized + 1
Approved, March g. 1855. .t
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
By the President.
WILLIAM II. SEWARD, Secretary Of State
b.. ..a; i mo. 81. ] e
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF
.... AMERICA: .. -.
A PROCLAMATION


WHEREAS the Congress of the United States passed an
act which approved the 2st day of March last,
entitled AN to enable the people of Nevada to form
constitution and State government and for the adis-
sion of such State into the Union on an equal footing
with the original States"
And whereas the said constitution and State govern
ment have been formed pursuant to the conditions pre-
scrbed by the fifth section of the act of Congress aore
said and the certificate required by the said act and also
copy of the constitution and ordinances, have been
submitted to the President of the United States:
Now therefore, be it know, that ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
President of the United States in accordance with the
duty imposed upon by the act of Congress aforesaid
do hereby declare aud proclaim that the said State of
Nevada is admitted into the Union an equal footing
with the original States.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this thirty-6rst
q day of 0cober in the year of our Lord one thou.
/. s. sand eight hundred and sxtyfour, and Of the
III Independence of the United States the eighty
ninth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President. a. .t..g-..-. .t
WILLIAM III, SEWARD. SrJetdrU of STATE,
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BY the President:
NO, zU'
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF
n TW - AMERloAa1 ~a r-
A PROCLAMATON.

81 a
II has pleased Almighty Godto proong our national
fe another yoar defending with Ills guarding
against IN frendy designs from abroad, and youchafng
in His mercy many and signal Victories over the
enemy who is of our own household 1t has also pleased
Heavenly Father to favor as well our citizens in their
homes as our soldiers in their camps and sailors
the rivers and seas with unusual health lie has largely
augmented our free population by emancipation and by
immigration while He has opened to us new sources OF
wealth. and has crowned the labor OF our working men
in every department OF industry with abundant rewards
Moreover He has been pleased 10 animate ana inspire
minds and hearts with iorttude courage and reso-
luofr sufficient for the great trial OF civil war into
which we have been brought by our adherence
ton to the cause of freedom and humanity, and to
afford to us reasonable hopes Of an ultimate and happy
deliyerance from all our dangers and Affections:
Now, threore i, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, PRESIDENT OF the
United States do hereby appoint and set apart the last
Thursday of November next day which desire TO
be observed by all my ellowcltzens, wherever they
may then be- as day of thanksgiving and praise to
Almighty God the benefcent Creator and Ruler of the
Universe. And | to farther recommend to my fellow
citizens aforesaid that that occasion, they do reve
renty humble Themselves in the dust and from thence
offer up penelt and ievent prayers and supplcations
to the Great Dsposer Of events for return OF tine M
estiInabls blessings of peace, union and harmony
throughout the land which it has pleased him to assign
dwelling for ourselves and for our posterly
throughout all generations
In testimony whereof j have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal of tho United States to be affixed
Done at the city Of Washington this twentieth day
. of October, in the year OF our Lord one thou
L. s. sand eight hundred and sixty.four and OF the
Independence Of the United States the eighty
ninth.
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REsoLUroN rendering the Thanks of Congress Rear
Admiral David D. Porter, and to tho Officers Petty
officers, seamen and Marines under his Command, for
their Calamity and good Conduct in the recent Capture
Of Fort Fisher
Of The United States Of 1Bericd in Congress assembled
That the thanks of Congress hereby to Rear
Admiral David D. Porter and to the officers petty officers
seamen and marines under his command for the
passed gallantry and skill exhibited by hen the attacks
upon Fort Fisher aud the brilliant and decisive victory
bv 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 tho
cause OF the country in the midst Of the greatest difficult
ties aHd dangers.
SEC q Aad be further resolved, That the President
of the United States be requested to communicate this
resolution to Admiral Porter, and through him to the
officers, seamep, and marines under his command.
Approved, january "a, 1862
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RESOLUTION providing for the Compilation oil Con
| gresslona Directory at each Session.
RESOLVED bv the Senate and House Of Representatives o.
The United States of america in Congress assembled That
tic Congressional Directory be compiled under the direc-
tion of the Joint committee public printing and pub
shed by the superintendent of public prntng-Ihe rst
edition for each session to be ready for distribution With
in one week after the commencement thereof
Approved February II, 1861
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JOINT RESOLUTION to amend the joint Resolution entitled
Joint Resolution in Relation to the Public Printing
approved June twenty third, eighteen hundred and
sixty. rrr Etr..i i. III
BE IL resored IyHs Saate and House Of Representatives
Of the Un,ied Suites Of 1mertca an Congress Asseabssd
That the superintendent of public printing shall be- and
he is hereby authorized to purchase the paper required
for the public printing by accepting the sealed proposals
of the lowest bidder bidders for any specific portion
portions of the whole amount of any particular kind
of paper required for either three months six months
one year. the minimum portion to be specified by the
superintendent in his advertisement for proposals. and
TO be as dow will, in his judgment, most increase
competition, and be most advantageous to the United
States In all oherfespecs the proposals and contracts
shall be subject to the conditions and requirements of the
existing law and any contractor failing to comply with
the terms of his contract under this resolution shall be
liable to the same extent and in the same manner
provided in the like in the joint resolution hereby
amended and it shall be the duty of the superintendent
report fully in regard to all proposals and contracts
for paper in his annual report to congress- and also in
regard to all proposals and contracts for lithographng
and engraving. f. = -....
Approved, March 3, 1865. r.
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Iolrr Rrsolrrloa autharizing the

olYT RESOLUTION authorizing the Secretary Of the Tre
sury TO 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.
Be IL resolved by the Senate aud House Of Representatives.
ofthe United States OF AlBsricd Congress assembled That
tho Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby a
thorzed to give notice the Of the building in
New York city known the Merchants Exchange, and
occupied eustohouse of the intention Of the United
states 10 purchase the same the of one million
dollars IN accordance with the stipulated in the
existing lease OF tho property to the government
Approved, January Is, 1866.
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4 ary in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred aud sixty-flye, and of the Independence
Of the United States OF America the eighty ninth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
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AN ACT extend the Provisions of the first Section of
"An Act for the Government of Persons certain Fish
cries." approved June nineteenth, eighteen hundred
and thirteen
Bet enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tires Of The United States Of America Congress as
act for the government of persons in certain fisheries
approved the nineteenth of june in the year one
thousand eight hundred and thirteen shall extend and
apply to the master skipper and of vessels of
the burthen of twenty tons upwards, qualified ac-
cording to law for carrying the mackere fisheries
bound from port in the United States to be employed in
such fisheries, in the way if such fisheries had
been embraced in said act: Propided That the agree.
night named in said section shall be duly made, Endorsed
and countersgned.
Approved, March 3, 1865.
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Resolution rendering the Thanks OF congress 70 Gap
tain John A. WinsloW U. s. Navy, and TO the Officers
and Men under his Command on Board the U. S.
steamer Kearaage ia her Conflict with the piratical
Graft the Alabama" in Compliance with the presl.
dents Recommendation to Congress OF the fifth Of De-
Sember eighteen hundred and sixty-iour
Resolved by he Senate and House Of Representative
Xxx. nc anS o ars mo I aS r essSo yea
dered Captain John A, Winslow, Of the United State
Navy, and to the officers, petty officers, and ma
rnes OF tho Uned States steamer "Kearsage" for thu
skill and gaantry exhibited by him and the officers an
men under his command In the brilliant action on tn
nineteenth Of June, eighteen hundred and sxtyour be
tween that ship and the pratcal craft "Aabainan-i
vessel superior to HIS own in tonnage In guns aud In TIL
number Of her crew
Approved, December 20, 1884.
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ONT RESOLUTION declaring certain States not entitled
REORGANIZATION in the Electoral College.

Representation in the EIec10IaI OUI'ese'
WHEREAS the inhabitants and local authorities OF tn'
States of Virginia. North Carolina, south carolina,
Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas
Arkansas and Tennessee rebelled against the govern
ment Of the United States and were IN sucn coh9io
the eighth day of November, eighteen hundred aho
sixty four that valid election for electors OF
and President of the United States according 70 me
constitution anu laws thereof was held therein on sau
day: Theref re,
Be resolved blythe Senate and House If Represeatatiree
Of the United States Of Amertca In Congress assemeea
That the states mentioned in the preamble to this joint
resolution not entitled TO representation in the cleo
tor college for the choice Of President and Vice Pres
dent of the United States fs the term of Office
mencing the fourth day Of March, eighteen hundred
and sixtve and electoral votes shall be received
counted from said states concerning the choice of Pres
dent and Yice-Presdent for said term of office.
Approved February y. 1865.