The New York herald., 1867-03-06
WORK OF THE s9TH CONGRESS-.

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WORK OF THE 39TH CONGRESS-.
| Additional Acts Passed at the second Session
! Of the Thirty.ninth Congress.
An act extending the time for the completion Of cer
| tain street railways.
To amend an act entitled An act to incorporate the
National Theological Institute, and TO define and extend
| the powers of the same.
| To provide for temporary increase Of the pay OF
officers in the army Of the United States and for other
purposes
| custody Of the Freedmen's Bureau.
To provide for the allotment Of the members OF the
ment Of marshal Tor the Supreme Court.
To abolish and forever prohibit the system Of peonage
in the Territory Of New Mexico and other parts of the
! United States.
To amend on act entitled Gan extend tho time
for the rcverson the United States Of the lands granted
Amboy by Hillsdae and Lansing, TO some point on or
near Traverse Bay, in the State or Michigan and for the
To amend an act entitled an act authorizing the con-
strucop Of jail aud for the District Of Columbia,
approved June 25, 1865
Supplementary the several acts OF Congress abolish
| ing Imprisonment for debt.
In relation persons imprisoned under sentence for
offences against the laws Of the United States.
TO amend act entitled an act TO provide temporary
government for the Territory Of Idaho approved March
supplemental to nm act TO establish the Treasury De-
| partncnt approved the I'd Of September, 17Se.
AmendaiSry q an scs % provide srmpssy eSsea1 ao
! 1854 80
10 ineoporass the Howard University in the District
For the relief OF the nhabisants or cites and towns
| upon The public lands .ss. .e ts.s.ss es.
| 70 authorize the building Of lighthouses therein
mentioned. and for other purposes
Making appropriations fcr sandry civil % sxPsnsss Of
the government for the year ending June 30 1885, and
TO provide ways and means for the payment Of CON-
To prevent The absence Of territorial officers from ths.
official dutes-
Antborizing limited partnerships in the District a
| Columbia p,
no provide for an annual inspection into Indian Affairs
10 grant certain privileges 70 the Alexandria, Wash.
ngton AND Georgetown Railroad Company In the Dis
II re:ssson 70 pesoas Imprisoned under seatsuos fos
| offences against the laws Of the United Statess
e q: .od y ss 'v asS
10 pFovide Increased revenue from imported wool ana
10 declare valid and conclusive certain rrcciamaons
Of the President and acts done In thceo or
of his orders in the suppression o. the hate rebellion
Mskng appropriations for the current and contingent
expenses OF the Indian Department. for fulfilling treaty
spulaoas with various Indian uibes for the year end
Making appropriations support Of the army for
tho year ending juno 30 1885, and for other purposes
Declaring and liking the rights Of volunteers as part
Making appropriations for the repair preservaioa and
i completion OF certain public work heretofore
nenced under the authority Of Law. and fer other
TO amend m act esti,lsd An act to csntnue alter
| proved Nay IL, 1s4S
To establish a Department Of Education.
Making appropriations for the construction preserva
ton and repairs OF certain Notifications
sf defence for the fiscal year ending June 20, 1903
Providing for the issue Of certificates Of service 70 OH
Granting land cid In the construction Of railrond
from the city Of Stockton 70 tho town Of cepperopo IN
10 incorporate the Joint sock company Of the Young
Mems Christian Association. Of Washington
Making appropriations for the Legislative, executive
| ending the 3Oth Of June, lS6s. ss
TO esssbsA uniform eystsm of BANKRUPTCY through
cut ahs United States. s-.1ls
To establish certain post roada
Making appropriation: Cor the naval service f"r Vie
| r. define ana punsh CERTAIN crimes therein named.
To incorporate the National Capitol Insurance Com
II oxsend the provisens OF entitled IAN act for
the final adjustment OF private land Crime IN tho states
Of Florida Louisiana and Missouri, and for Other pur
10 amend an act entitled IAN act concerning the Fire
Deparsnens Of washingsoa city" approves February
10 amend certain acts 10 relation to The navy
nslasng 70 brsvets in The army Of the United States
For the relief OF certain contEasto for the consruc.
uon Of vessels-of-war and machinery.
To regulate the disposlhcn Of the proceeds OF fines
penalties and fonetures incurred under the Laws rela
ting 20 customs and for other purposes
Relating 70 appea and wrs Of error 70 the Supreme
10 inoorpesa,s the Naasoaai Capitol Insurance Com
TO authoriss ths establshmsni Of ocean mail steam
ship service between the United States and the Hawaiian
| Islands
Allowing the duties on foreign merchandise imported
into ne poT Of Albany 70 b secured and paid ~ that
place.
TO create the once Of Surveyor csaenl ID the Terri
IN the territories Of Utah. Montana and ArizopG 81
Making appropriations ana TO supply dencfcncies In
the appropriations for the Of the governent foI
the nsca yes nAing June %, 1861 and for oAer pur
To amend an oct entitled "An act for the removal Of
causes 70 certain cascs from State courts" approved
Il N JOINT REsoUuors asits..4-,a
Joint resodtion fer the relief Of certain enlisted men
OF the SeveaA seeiusent OF West Virginia Volunteers
For priatiag additional copies Of the Appeadx to The
Diplomatic CeTssoondence OF 1895.
meni 70 any person not known 10 have been opposed 10
the rcbeinonped IN favor Of It's suppfcssIon.
70, y me g. wsss g me
10 enable toe Secretary OF War 70 carry m agroe-
men in reas 70 water power for the arsenal at Rock
% provide for the exchange Of esstaIn public 6ocu.
In relation 70 National banking associations
Authorxng Aggnsus v. Fox, late Asaistass Secretary
OF the Navy ana the ofces or The iron clad Manto-
and guDsoat Augusta % accept prscns tendsred
PresentDg the thanks Of Conress 10 Cyrus W. Field
Hor the reductisn Of the miary reservation or Tort
Rey ant 10 grant land for bridge puposs 70 the state
issSsrnng The sscreary Of State 70 present y Can.
smith q 8 ~ & srs VsS s ,,s
sssss on 'G "A s 'ism S.r aa -
suryey for bridge or bridges across tis roiomso
Relative - Pos onos sad sse-rrsssury q -
' So0eeSSioS me ushs Of way for the survey ana con-
srnciioa- * - isssrsssaais ssp canal through On
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