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n@THE FOLLOWING LADIES Have been
nPeoin,ed to distribute the fosd. raises ey
g. ans MI kkTs sss 90
KEARoS No 500 81, S., 9Th ani 7 KoBher
TELIGTA LODGE, No. 1, ADOPTIyE
monication of this Lodge at their Hall, corner Of
EyIsING isth iss, when Sn 81. n,sI,
O nee OF the Lodge viii be installed. '.N'
the I'd and 4th Wednesdays of each month "''u on
BY order Of the Ledge II.
@A PgBLIC TEMPERANCE MEETING
sens SIC Of fa fsIPSRaaSSen.E
IT To s mGRsESE GT S.ss sss
snaf sOIk Addresses @; NAY be
fnlsi % Main YSn N Il III Van Of
W wAsHBTRNE, OF Ind; J. q. HARkxEss, and
ETHE YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AS
meeting 3osDAY n STEN shsG Is,G lar
se1st; Al. cloca in the new rooms over Met
year VII be elected, and seyerai proposed amend
s1; * the q H. Mil nk r ssd II.
TBOARD OF TRADE.-Ana d jOurp.d meat.
w ing Of the Board Of Trale o. the pistrict
Ms1se um snso will he helS At ,hei, RSSms
instant az clock A. matters Of sr..t I'm In,
teIest 10 the Board will be eubmitted. in i. an
NIB IS LIniel Chrsn Il. sARDo, Sec.
rTO INVENTORS AND OTHERS.
Notice is hereby given that the member, OF =.
Comnlesion acIpg under the authority Of the
Of the sbe ony y meet Il re
sE6osD 3PRIt t' psUs%o o H., the
pureGse OF s1 ami9ihG and testing the merits Of
DC brought before them.
gsuaes, Water gauges, Steering A ppsr afus. Life
o9 a with detsching apparatus, &c &C. &C.
o. s's:S fDs' .h .as
IN bat no expenses will be allowed
H. McCuLLoOH,
Washington D. Msi afss q q the Treasury;
TF0R FEW DAYS LONGER. We
MUsiS and MTsfcxI fss sFf 5;fsi isSG :,
to ,s ssT YER. excellent nd PiXsos ossn
"'eo only during the winter
:" 10 u 80 SOC Pennsylvania avenue.
1SRhGlsTERY H0TICE-Netice is hereby
~. given to all qualified voters in the First
undss The zee II 6SSsa.:: to
proved February sth, is5,- entitled IAN Act 70
ShuseS Of ,s: nS1, 4 the
1ss SRbs HNRA1 the ,ss ss;a TUE rs
IhUheDA1 the 2lst instant, from 5 To 7 o,eiock
Seir ns 0r sns purpose OF receiving end recording
~. The - q 9Ons,e.. entitled can A., to r.su
in1tihne Sieouve franchise in the District Of Co.
nerson .tns SsHes that each ana every male
k1ard1 sfSfEsp ca lanpers and persons under
np..rd Who been eonTet.S e yssT; and
nave vsnct Sl Gsnsnss, and eIosp.inG psrsos, Who
s essn x bern Of S.su UDtss state
he period OF one yesr, and thres month. !. tSs
be .ntites 10 re any slecton therein Oh ali
deemed an eiscsor and entitled 10 vote AZ ap os
en- secn,n, az ~ Hlsriet Without any distinction
MIL 8: v. NOYKs, sec,y.
UAorioE 1 hS FOX 6 eiHTIrERs OF wash.
The Board OF Asseseors having complstes m.
anpuai assessment for 1867. will sit a. 80. 10
f hpsss me s ,s,b ss
days exceDted: st School sioner = Roona-
Second ssoty City Hall. west wing, from q. y "a
By order Of the President tIatI ts so.Ap,
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GBAND INAUGURATION
THE HEAP DASH STORE
Ladies DESTROYS Of purchasing
FANCY GOODS
would do well to put this ad We rts sment In their
pocket and come early and get the preat barr Al
IN MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS.
At MRS. 4, McCL9SKY'S
No. 346 eth street
mn bot bet. and Mass ave
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NTPAwNBROKER's NOTICE.
MEssRs. 8 GOLDsrE1Nso 90

No 81 "a street west, near Penu'a ave,
eeg leave to call the attention of eur old patrons
AMI the public in general tina, ve have nov an
iaietd our business and are prepared to offer in.
9ucemebts 70 borrowers that have never been OF
amounts. "s i"rse
Large store rooms, with good safes for vain
tal reipess " " "oeh-
n Money advanced on Gold aud Silver " stches
Diamonds, Silverwsre, JeWelry and on ali Iind,
OF merchandise ' Ainus
curities. 1922 &c
Loans made By day or week on merchandi Use sub
NIB Arrangements have been made by which
persons depositing property with us can recei We
the same at any princtp al city Of the Union
81 FOUR-AND. HALE aTREET fa o. ~
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HAP GOODS.
ExcELLEHr oALIooEs AT 1an GENTS
We open tt dap
l case, $500 yards. WAMsUTTA PRINTS.
good quality and fast colors-l2l cents per
yard
I case, 3 900 yards-AMOsKEAG PRINTS: 6ns
goods, handsome patterns. AMI warranted fast
colors-price l6 cents
NEW sPRING POPLINs.
ALPAOAS,
MOHAIRs.
MOzAMBIoUEs,
TAFFErAs,
FROM - OTIS TO rs CTS. PER YARD.
SILKS sILKsX sILKs.,l
Splendid stock Of
BLACK AND PLAIN COLORED SILKS
In all tie new shades, Just received.
INDIA CHICK SILKS
We shall open too day
/ case splendid quality INDIA CHEOK SILKS;
very desirable goods. q Of . yard wids-prics
o. so Per yard
JOS. J. MAY 90,
1877 3Os Pennsylvania svsnue
PROPOSALS. FOR EREsd BEEF.
SUBMsTENcB OFFICE, U.s. A.
In Rear Of lO3 West Lombard street. I
g., baltimore. Nd ;. arch Is 1917 (
oesied proposals, in duplicate, Will be recei yea
~ A. ms ONCE until II m. on FRIDAY, March I.
FRESH BRDP
aeluiree Tor the supply OF the troops hospital
Anu omcers % Winchester, West Vfrriuis for
siA months, from April l, 1857. or such less tims
direct VI ouosistehce may
The Beefto be delivered At Winchester ws,t
Nrglhfs, Oh the order Of the Commissarv or AZ,
Ing Oonm issary Of Subsistsuc CO ct thar rISc.
ne Beef TO be of 60 cd and mar ( etahis matte
IN ual proportion of fore and hind rtsr mas,
tpscks. shanks and kidney tallow to ne srcindsS I
The necks OF the cattle Sian Entered nnSer tS,.
agreement shall be cut eff at tke fourth vsrtah
Joint and the breast trimmed down Th" .S.nh
OF fore quarters shall be cut off from tbr" -
iobr inches above the knee JOINT and of hind &c ~
ter, from six to eight inches above the gakhrsIn,
heck Joint. o s""oreio or
Bidders are requested to be present In ,..n,,s
to their bids, and be prepared 70 give hand foa
the fuifilment Of their contract. u'i oi
Proposals. must be endorsed dtstinctlv u p-o-o
sails for Fresh Beef" and addressed To- thu n.y.
signed, who the right TO reject a nv W
bids not TO the interest Of tho United Gt.tss ~'
Conditions, requirements, payments 10 ~ =.
heretofore. THOMAS WIts0s &C., -
Bvt. Lieut.. Col, and 9. s. Isl,
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GEORGETOWN ADVER'MTS.
CHEAP sPRIHe GOODS

lO1 Bridge street. Georsetsvn m
OaIcoes, II z to Is; Merrfmso and Sprasues, :,
G Gn Sprins Dslaines. choice styles very ehesD
~; james Steam Mills, "a, Is cts Bate e o. g.,
"a, 70, Anoroscogsin, wsmsutta, New York
VIE 90 IL ana 20 cents. Also, q general sssort-
@en' o. Dry Goods. Call and ex anime our stook
70 Elm BENJAMIN MILLER
w H. u MHEATLGYS PREMIUM STEAM
7" DfElNQ AND CLEANSING
EsTABLISHM MINT
once, No, 40 Jefferson st 0eorsetow,.D n
Hn.Aonsned In lt3l, premium awarded ky the
AeuopSutan Institute 1857; rebuilt Iss6 and q.
hoS D, far thu largest and most Complete es,ab
"snmsnt OF the Kind in this section of Country
manner N~ue III INC pest
IIuiy thankful for past favors the sup.crtba,
sonCi u the cODtlRued custom of the Community
1oods received and returned by express with the
utmost promptDess and despatch " 'o
Post Office address, Lock Box No 20
once closes daily at sunset except SATURDAY.
"h'n IL 10 Cioseu ~ s>e m fe l6-6m
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" bbNEbiDGE,
mn Is 81 Odd Befiows' Hall. eth street
pOTUMAC TkANsPORTATION LINE FOR
BALTIMORE
Making freight con ne ction at AQUA GREEK
with E1CHMOND FREDERIOKs- La1sSk
BURG AND POrOMAC RAILROAD 6E44
The steamer EMPRESS, Capt A, C.
Nickle. and steamer KEHNEBEO, CAPT John n
Wilson, leave Washington from Sixth STRAIT
wharf every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY ~
s q. m. for Baltimore. and usual way landiuea on
I9tomac river, Returning leave Baltimore every
TUESDAY and FRIDAY,4p m 0i'
For further Information apply TO
j. b. BRYAN BRO
NH l8t No. 343 Pennsylvania ave
His UT'
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GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.

"AsHINeTOS, Mach Il, 1867.
Jay Cooke & 90 furnish the following ouo.
tatIons OF Government securities:
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TO TAX PAYERs OF Wxsl

The Board OF Assessors having complstea m.
appeal. and fer the purpose Of makins ss nosid OF
IRON the 18th Instant 70 April ist ncuSive' sua.
asys cented :, ~ school Commissioners : Boom.
p. n. each dsy- 20
By order Of the President IIatI fs sotAp,
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BOARDING.

kek hLNT-Three FURNISHED R0OMswith
eel or Snbout board. Apply 3ss ct, between
iz'h ana 18th. Terms moderate. M Is eosts
EOOD FRENCH TABLE BOARD. with or
-. NHnont room Inquire 81 the Confsotioaery
llth streets. mn Is.,s
A fEW BOARDERs can he socommods ted with
b0ARD aud LODGING, 81 8 50 per week
Tsble Board s.. 20 per week Apply 3O3 street
oo' h'n aho l5th su. NH Is 1t
PLEASANT AWELJ-FURNTsHED FkoNT
Rooms, with board can be had At $50 al A.
corner Indiana ave. Terms modersfe. nh ls-tAIs
HOB REST-1wo we'll furnished PARLORs. on
H. s 20. srs moor With or without BOARD. Ap-
ply SSS St. bet. 9Th and 10th. Re ID
TABLE BOARD At No. <6t luth street, q few
month. hs n =
M o ID. WOOD,
BY THE CARGO.
have prime lot ofOAK WOOD wing AMI
TOT sale j. III. JOHNSON,
NH lS-6t Rileys Wharf
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Es u I..!a. RI! o. Az KIsPS x9fsID
xUTCHBA0k, at Z, RuppS o, between stu aaa
Hh stgte@. 70 G-la
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yAHn1 0U1LDs Desiss On Nsss a.d Sscesd Iss1
s.,.xtMs 'isrs. ~ Furniture Repaired, Rsl1
s nS0ssssrSJ e04 yarnioAed. 18th end sts., (nSSr
iH .,e eHae' aie>eH Driss pad Go 6ssold iand
CIV
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1@TO INVENTORS AND OTHERS

nFfOR FEW DAYS LONGER- We
Susssnna il csptioSs selling our large stock
OF mOoiC and MUSICAL INSTRUMINTS AZ
cost previous to moving Special attention cslIsS
10 ssveral excellent second ha nd PIANO9 been
joins r ELLIS.
~ Io-H 500 PenRsylvsnia avenue
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-03-13
Dates Worth Remembering.

1850. Glass windows first used for
light.
1886. Chimneys first put to houses.
1882. Lead pipes first used for con.
Quoting water.
1890. TalIow candles for light.
1899. Spectacles invented.
1902. Paper first made from linen.
l34l. Wooden cloth made in Eng
land
l4I0. Art Of printing in oil.
l+iO. All Of PliuClm5 frvu NOV
able types.
1877. Watches first made in Ger
many.
1910. Variations Of the mariners
compass first noticed.
1913. Pins first used in England.
1890. Telescope invented by Porta
and Jansen
1890. JHpiter's satellites discovered
BY Jansen
1901. Tea first brought to Europe
from China.
1903. Theater erected in England
BY Shakespeare.
16l0. Thermometer invented bv
Sanotorious.
1915. Circulation Of the blood dis
covered BY Harvey.
1925. Bricks first made Of any de-
sired size.
1929. Printing IN colorz invented.
1929. Newspapers first established.
1880. Shoe buckles made.
1858, Wine made from grapes in
England.
1859. Pendulum clocks invented.
164I. Coffee brought 10 England.
l64l. Sugar cane cultivated IN the
West Indies.
1913. barometer invented by Tor
ricolli in Italy.
1915. Air guns invented.
1850. Bread drst made with Yeast.
l749. Steam engine invented.
l759. Cotton first cultivated IN the
United States.
1853. Fire engines invented.
l1+6. Steam engine improved bv
WAIT.
rss5. stereotyping invented in
Scotland.
1889, Animal magnetism discov-
ercd by Mesmar.
1912. Telegraphinvonted bv Morse.
1889. Dasuerreotype made by Da-
guerre in France.
1858 First transatlantic tele-
graph sable laid
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-03-13

MINERAL POINT:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1867.
The arner.

Thinking upon first principles IN
natural law, tie farmer becomes quail
flied to Judge of first principles IN ed
ucation, morals, politics and religion.
Reasoning from cause to effect, he can
impart counsel, not only on the farm.
but wherever God, in his providence.
may summon him to act. Sound iudg-
ment gives such man passport to
universal respect. There may be lit
tie of artificial polish and of swell
gaze on the exterior, but there is very
much of principal and strength in the
interior Of such physical and mental
structure. 1t is made Of real flesh,
muscle, and sinews; and not Of whale
bone, oiled silk, and gas Place such
a man IN the town council, IN the
school committee, in the State Legis-
lature, in Congress, os at the head of
brigade Of soldiers, and the same
use Of mind that made him effective
with his plow and his axe, will make
him successful in council and in war
It's well knows white oak from bass
wood, wheat from Canada thistles.
work from talk, bullets from puff balls.
and a truc-hearted patriot from long
cared political animals that bray for
fodder around official cribs :
Any and everywhere the intelligent
and virguous farmer Is a blessing-a
caution to and safeguard against er-
rorists and pretenders Of all genders
and names As IN his garden, so in
social and civil life, he is death on all
bugs, especially on those that hum
Let gentccl swindlers and experts in
city rasca1ity get the advantage of
him if they can! What an intelli-
gent, common sense farmer knows he
does know, ana LEI the winds blow and
and the tempests rage, IN principle
and IN act, he is what and where he
was lie is, like his homestead, at
anchor, and not adrift. lie is one to
whom, IN the language of Capt. Orrin
Smith, Of Upper Mississippi fame, % in
times of thunder gusts and tornadoes.
it IS safe to FAsTEN
=" God bless this noble man of mind,
Who loves noble cause,
The rights of labors sturdy sons.
And Freedoms righteous laws :"
-Rer r. T. Waterman
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-03-13

WooL AND PoRK.-The cause o.
the present depression in the price Of
pork IS the sympathy it IS obliged to
sustain IN relation to the wool mar,
ket. The Low price Of wool has led
many sheep farmers to dispose Of all
their fat sheep for mutton which
being thrown upon the market at low
figures, has taken the place of pork
70 4 certain extent, and forced down
lhc price ef pork 10 Its own level
Study the weekly reports of the New
1orS live stock market. and the in
HRence ct aN our meat markets. from
the smallest village in the West to
the largest cities of the land. and
they demonstrate this fact as clearly
> any commercial problem can be
demonstrated 50 thas . tariff on
wool Is just IS much a tariff on bris-
ties as 1t 50 named In the bill. All
our industrial interests are 50 nicely
dovetalled together that strike the
system where Won will the effect Of
the blow Is felt throughout the whole
body aud by giving vigor to one
leading interest YOU give viEor to the
5io Farmer.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-03-13
WOOD COFFINS.

and TRLNHLNG.S kept constantly on hand In end.
less variety.
sy-We have the best and handsomest HEARsE y
the state, hich can be had time application
ELLINGER BRO.
Mineral Point Jan. Is, 1865. 3.f
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-03-13

PorAro BArLs.-Nash some pota-
toes well, with butter. pepper and
salt shape into balls. cover with egg
mixed with bread crumbs. and fry 10
q light brown.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-03-13

I all its various branch s. By John Dunbar,
L "ita 70 TRAMEL i JONES.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-03-13
DISSOLUTION NOTICE,

NOTICE is hereby given that the co-partnership
| heretofore existing between John Nearne and
Matthew GoldswoTthy, under the frmnarn Of WgARHs
& GoLDswoRraY, Is hereby dissolved. The accounts
due said IN are placed in the hands OF Alex. Wilson
for Collection. Parties having demands against said
firm may present their claims at his ohcs-Dated Jan.
az wEARNE & GOLDSwoRIHy.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-03-13

SON @ 5 4 \ D Gil ORU SEES,
Sent to any address, free ofpostage on receipt Of price
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-03-13

from long Experience In the BusI-
nave accumulated all necessary patterns in this
NesteFn country, and We feel confident We can rive
S"L t5R 10 All who may favor with work
an and examine work psterns &c before
giving orders elsewhere ~'' ~
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-03-13
GEkTLEMEhS' FURNISHING GOODS
CITY LOTS FOR SALE.

Lots AMI Il in block 50 in the city Of Mineral
Point, formerly owned hy Mrs. Jane R.blin are Of
fered for sale. Oc the lots is good Rock House az
convenient size for family residence Enquire Of
JAMES HUTCHINSON
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-03-13
.EE gSEC TE.sEkrEEsS

and Dealers will be furnished with Sheet Music II
struction Books. Pianos, Organs McIodeons,
WHOLESALE PRICES.
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[PUBLIC-No. no.

[PUBLIC-NO. 110.
AN ACT to pay and discharge certain debts and
expenditures to the incorporation of the city of
Washington.
BE 1t enacted By the Senate and House of Repre-
Sentdtoes Of the United States Of America, IN Con-
greSS assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasu-
ry is hereby authorized to pay to the proper au-
thorities of the city of Washington out of any
money in the treasury not otherwise appropri-
ated the sum OF thirty -one thousand nine hun
dred and seventyone dollars and thirty-four cents
in full for all claims which the city of Washing
ton now has against the United States on account
OF moneys expended in improving the streets,
avanues, alleys, public grounds, in the city of
Washington, or for repairing any of the bridges
crossing the Potomac river, prior to May fifth,
eighteen hundred and sixty four: Porided, That
before paying the sum aforesaid, the mayor of the
city OF Washington shall present to the Commits
sioner of Public Buildings an account embracing
each item of charge which said city has against
the United States for expenditures herein refer
red TO, which account to the said Commissioner
shall certify to be correct and just: Proyidecz
further, That no money shall be paid under this
act until after full examination of all the items by
aud proof under oath that the work done at
fair and reasonable prices -1md pJO"ided FURTHER
That before any money shall be paid under this
act the city of Washington shall file with the
Treasurer of the United States receipt to the
effect that the city has received the amount to be
paid by virtue of this act in full of all claims
against the government for the grading paving
and constructing in the streets of said city
to the date of May twenty y-third, eighteen hun
dred and sixty five.
Approved, March 2, 1867.
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Approved, March ?, 1867.
PUBLIC REsoLUTIoN-No. "a.

JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the Secretary
of the Interior to pay certain claims out of the
balance Of an appropriation for the payment
of necessary expenditures in the service of the
United States for Indian affairs in the Territory
of Utah
Be it enacted By the Senate and House Of Represen-
tdtteeS Ct the Cnttcd %dtes Of 4merica IN Congress
as@He5led That the Secretary of the Interior be-
and he is hereby, authorized to pay to Henry
Standish, Dlsmick B. Huntingdon Harrison Sc
we're, and Buchanan and Company, the sums
which may be found due them on the settlement
of their accounts with the United States for In
dian affairs in Utah Territory, not to exceed the
sums, respectively of one hundred and ninety
ty-three dollars and fifty cents, one hundred and
seventy-four dollars and seventy five cents, and
of eighteen hundred and ninety three dollars and
siXty-siX cents, seven hundred and two dollars,
which shall be paid out of any of the uneXpen-
ded balance of the appropriation made by the act
entitled "An act to supply deficiencies in the
appropriations for the service of the fiscal year
ending thirtleth OF June, eighteen hundred and
sixty" approved May twenty fourth, eighteen
hundred and sixty, for the payment of the late
Indians agents in Utah., and an act entitled can
act 10 authorize change of appropriations for
the payment OF necessary expenditures in the
service OF the United States for Indian affairs"
approved February twenty y-second, eighteen hun
dred and sxty-two
Approved, March l, 1867.
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TPUBLIC-No. 101.1


An ACT 10 regulate the disposition of an irregu-
lar fund in the custody of the Freedmen's Bu-
reau.
Whereas the Commissioner of the Bureau OF
Refugees. Freedmen and Abandoned Lands re-
ports retained bounty fund, derived from a
portion OF the State bountieS OF certain colored
soldiers enlisted in Virginia and North-Carolina,
during the years eighteen hundred and slXty-iour
and eighteen hundred and sixty five, and by vir-
tue OF General Order number ninety, department
OF Virginia and North Carolina, series Of eighteen
hundred and sixty four, holden by the Superin-
temdent of Freedmen's Affairs, but turned over
to said Freedmens Bureau upon its organization !;
and whereas the said Commissioner has i'll pos
session the names of those soldiers from whom
the said money was taken and whereas he has
uniformity returned the same upon the applca-
tiOn or discovery of legal representatives but re-
tans a considerable portion thereof belonging to
soldiers who are either deceased or who cannot
be found therefore,
Be it en- acted By the Senate and House Of Repre-
SentGticeS Of the United States Of america it Con
greSS assembled. That the said Commissioner of
the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandon
ed Lands or his successor in Office, be, and he is
hereby constituted the lawful custody of said re
tanned bounty fund, and appointed trustee to the
same for the benefit of said cOlOred soldiers or
their lawful representatives.
SEC. 2 4nd be ii Jurther enacted That the
said Commissioner be, and he is hereby author
ized and empowered TO invest the said fund, or
any portion thereof, in bonds of the United
States tor the exclusive benefit of the said color
ed soldiers or their legal representatives Pro-
gided AOUeger That sutfl cient amount of the same
in cash be retained uninFested to meet all lawful
claims thereupon that will probably be presented
for payment: And prOvided tu Mer, That any
portion o the said fund which may remain un-
expended when the said bureau shall cease to ex-
ist shall be accounted for by said Commissioner
TO the Treasury of the United States
Approved, March 9, 1867.
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IPUBL1c REsoLUr1oN-No. 27l

JOINT RESOLUTION prohibiting payment by any
officer of the government to any person not
known to have been opposed to the rebellion
and in favor of its suppression.
Rcsolged 6y the Senate and House Of Representa-
tiyes Of the United States Of America iat Congress
assembled, That until otherwise ordered, it shall
be unlawful for any officer of the United States
government to pay any account, claim, or de-
mand against said government, which accrued
or existed prior to the thirteenth day of April,
A: d. eighteen hundred and sixty-one, in favor
of any person who promoted, encouraged or in
any manner sustained the late rebellion or in
favor OF any person who during said rebellion
was not known to be opposed thereto, and dis
don heretofore granted, or hereafter to be grant
ed, shall authorize the payment of such account,
claim, demand, until this resolution is modi-
fed or repealed Rovided, That this resolution
shall not be construed to prohibit the payment
OF claims founded upon contracts made by any oil
the Departments, where such claims were as