The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-18
RESOLUTIONS.
PASSED A T THE SECOND SESSION OF THE 2HiR.
TX.FUERTH CONGRESS- - z

that IA. thanks Of Congress are due hereby
derea to Captain John A. Of the United States
r. ri at n s sss. for
skill and gallantry exhibited by him and the officers and
udor his command, in the brilliant action on the
ninsesnth of june eighteen hundred and sxtyfour be-
tween that ship and the pratcal craft "Alabsma"--a
vessel superior TO his own in tonnage IN guns and in the
Approved, December 20, 1864
lNo.4l
RESOLUTION rendering the Thanks of Congress Leu-
and to the Officers and Men who assisted him in his
gallant and perilous Achievement in destroying the
prssiden;s to couRress Of the nth Of
December, eighteen hundred [and[ sixty-four
Resolusd BY the Senate aud House Of Representative
% tie United States Of America ~ Congress assembled
That the thanks of Congress are due and are hereby,
rendered to Lieutenant William Cushing Of the United
States Navy and the officers and men under his COM
mand for the sk and gallanry exhibited BY thom IN
thedestructon steamer .Albemarle"
at Plymouth, North Carolina on the night q the twenty
seventh of October, eighteen hundred and sxty-four
Approved, December 20, 1884.
mo. 81
J6Mr RESOLUTION rendering the Thanks Of the People
and tho Officers and Soldiers of his Command for their
gallant Conduct in their late brilliant Movement through
Georgia.
Of the United States Of America in Congress assembled
That the thanks of the people and Of the Congress Of the
United ses are Que are hersoy 10 to e
officers and men under his command, for their gaanry
and good conduct in their late campaign from Chatta
nooga to Atlanta, and the triumphal march thence
through Georgia Savannah terminating in the capture
and occupation Of and that the president cause
copy of this joint resolution to be engTossed and Tor
warded to Major General Sherman.
Approved, January 10, 1866
GNo. 81
Jor RESOLUTION providing for the Termination Of the
Reciprocity Treaty of fifth June eighteen hundred and
fyfour, 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 between the United States, Of the one part
and tho United Kingdom Of Great Britain and Ireland of
the other part that this treaty shall remain in force for
ton and further until the expiration of twelve months
after either of the high contracting parties shall give no
tcs to the other Of s wish to terminate the same and
whereas it appears by proclamation of the President of
the United States bearing date sixteenth March, eighteen
nunas ed snd nnSe hatthe Westy came n,o operation
interests Of The United States 70 continue the SAME n
force Therefore,
of the United States Of America IN Congress assembled
That notice be given of the termination of the Recpro-
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 communica
ton OF such notice to the Government Of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Approved, January Is, 1865.
INo.7.l
Brcvet Major General Alfred H. Terry and the Officers
and Men under his Command.
Rssolced by The Senate and House Of Representatives
IF United States q Aesiea IN Congress asSs q
sreyet Major General Alfred H. Terry and to the Of eers
and under his command, for the unsurpassed gal.
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
faithful services aud unwaverng devotion to the cause Of
,ho country in the midst Of tbs greatest difficulties ui
SIC q And be f,rter resolved, That the President
Of the United States be- and he hereby is requested to
him to the officers aud soldiers under his command
Approved, January "A, 1866.
mo s., 9fy;
RESOLUTION rendering the Thanks Of Congress to Real
Admiral David D Porter, and 10 the Officers, Petty
0f6cere Seamen and Marines under his Command foi
their Gallanry and good Conduct in thereeent Capture
Of Fort Fisher.
Resolved By The Seats uad House Of Representatives
fthe United States of america u, Congress assembled
That the thanks Of Congress arc hereby Rear
Admiral David D. Porter and 10 the officers, petty officers
sealnen and marines under hs command for the
passed antry and skill by them III the attacks
upon Fort fther and the brilliant and decisive victory
by which that important work has been captured from
the rebel forces and placed IN the possession and uude
the authority OF the United states ana do os snsr 9h
Of the country in the midst OF the greatest dicu
sro. Ina be it further resolved That the Presiden
of the United States be requested to communicate thi
resolution to Admiral Porter and through him to tn
officers, seamen, and marine. under bis command.
Approved, January a. 1865.
INo,sl
JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the Secretary of the Tree
the Intention Of the United States to purchase til
building known Merchants' Exchange, New Yor
City, now used for Custom House Purposes
Re il resolved BY the Senate and House of Representative
9th United State: Of America IN Congress assembled Tha
the Secretary of the Treasury be- and he Ia hereby
hOrizsd to give notice to the owners Of the building II
occupied custom house. Of hentenon Of the Unites
states purchase the same, fer the of million
dollars In accordance with the terms stipulated In tn
existing lease of the property to the government.
Approved, January 70, 1850
fNo, lOl
Jo,Sr RESOLUTION reserving Mineral Lands from III,
Operation of all Acts, passed at the ra Session Of ht
Thirtyeighth Congress granting Lands, or extendn,
Re resolucd by the Senate and House Of Representative
of the Uaited States Of America IN Congress assembled
That no act passed at the first session Of the
congress granting lands to states corporations
in the construction of roads or for other purposes
extend thr time of grants heretofore made, shall be
construed as to embrace mineral lands which in all
shall be and are reserved exclusively to the Unit
states unless otherwise specially provided in the act
AN ed, January 80, 1865.
mo. IL.
ARrsoIurIoN submitting to the Legislatures of I
several States Proposition to amend tho Constitute
of the United States.
Resolped by tie Senate and House ocf Representatives
,bs TINTED States Of Anaefcd IN Congress assembled Il
ib;,,Is Of both Houses concring,) That the followi
article be proposed to the Legislatures of the seve
states as amendment to the constitution OF the Unit
States which, when ratified by three fourths Of 81
egislatures shall be VALID to all intents and purposes
a part Of the said constitution, namely -
ARTICLE KILL
SECTION l. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitu
niehm
shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within
United States or any place subject to their ursdcti
SECTION 2 Congress shall have power to enforce
article by appropriate legislation. -
Approved, February i, 1860
No. II.
ONT RESOLUTION declaring certain States not entitled
Representation in the Electoral College.
WHEREAS the inhabitants apd local authorities OF
States of Virginia. North Carolina, south Caronl
Georgia. Florida Alabama Mississippi, louisiana Ten
Arkansas and tennessee rebeled against the Cover
ment Of the United States and in such conditi'
the eighth day of November, eighteen hundred al
sixty four that valid election for electors of Preside
and Vice President of the United States according to
constitution and laws thereof held therein on 50
day: Therefore,
BE resolved By the Senate and House Of Representative
of the United States of America IN Congress assemble
That the states mentioned in the preamble to this jo
resolution are entitled to representation in the ele
toral college the choice of President and Vice Pre-
dent the United States, for the term of Office
nencing on the fourth day of March, eighteen hundr
aud sixtyfye and electoral votes shall perceived
Souuted from states concerning choice