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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-12

ARMY BULLErN.-Brevet Lieut.. d. J.
Hancock, It'll U. s. infantry, is granted thirty
days leave Of absence.
Second Lieut.. Henry II. Abel, is granted
thirty days delay in joining his regiment.
Brevet Capt. Samuel Candy has had his
leave Of absence extended until the Both Of
April.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-12

a REBEL SOLDIER while IN an Indiana prison
He now claims that with the help of a good
weighing 525 pounds in two b ours.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-12

THE mad dogs are furnishing items for the
Chicago papers -Erehange
We thought some kind of dogs must be doing the
work.-Anothsr Exchange.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-12

SILVER 0RE FROM CoLoRADo.-There was
exhibited at the General Land Office several
specimens Of silver ore from the Belmont
lode, (Argentine District,) Clear Greek
county Colorado Territory. The ore, &C.
cording to assays at the United States Mint,
is considered to be worth S28, 900 per ton.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-12
UNITED STATES CoURr OF CLAIMS

UNITED STATES CoURr OF CLAIMS
MONDAY, March II, 1867.
Benjamin b. Foster, esq, Of Norfolk Va, was
appointed a commissioner Of this court.
On motion Of Mr.. Durant, Henry @. Dane, esq.
Of Washington, D. O., was admitted an attorney
and counsellor Of this court.
D. =. Akers VS.. the United States. This cause
was argued by Mr.. Peck and Mr.. Denver for the
claimant, and by Mr.. Weed the Assistant Solicitor
for the United States.
Adjourned until tomorrow at II o'clock, q. m.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-12

CoURT IN EqUITY-Judge Oltn.-John
Bateman OF al. vs.. Jane Bateman. Order Of refer
enco to auditor to report susceptible partition.
Samuel A. Peugh vs.. John HitE, OF al. Order OIL
reference to auditor to report on property.
Rebecca Moreland VS.. Thomas Moreland. Decret
Of divorce from the bonds Of matrimony.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-12

CRIMINAL CoURr-Judge FEsher.-Mel-
VILE KurtE, indicted for larceny. Verdict, not
guilty.
dicted for larceny. Verdict, not guilty. NoAs
prOSegui entered in the case Of Hermans.
James A. Mason, indicted for larceny. Verdict
not guilty.
VIM. A. Warrior, larceny. NOkis proSeqHi.
Asa VIM Lee was arrAigned and plead guilty to
tho larceny Of bonds from the loan branch Of the
Treasury Department in January last. Sentenced
to three years In the Albany penitentiary.
Leonard Drudge and Samuel Strogge, larceny.
Noiis prOJequi entered.
Thomas Armstrong and William Cole, larceny.
Convicted, but not sentenced.
Charles Hill, assault and battery, with intent to
kill. Verdict, guilty.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-12

WASHINGTON, March l1.-Jay Cooke 4 Go.
furnish the following quotations Of Govern
ment aecurities.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-12

CIRCUIT Chief Justice Cartier
Costello vs. The Corporation Of Warrington. Yer.
dict for plaintiff for $2l. 20.
Cochran vs.. John Fox. Judgment by default.
Charles Cochran vs.. Jno. W. Van Hook. Judg-
ment by default.
Samuel Waters vs.. The Corporation Of Washing.
ton. Verdict for plaintiff in the sum Of see.
United States vs.. Hollingshead. Court grants
defendant leave To amend plea.
Moses Lewis vs.. Patrick Dover. Judgment con-
fessed for one cent and costs.
Patrick Dover vs.. Benjamin Lewis. Judgment
confessed for one cent and costs.
James D. barrow vs. Frederick Roth. Verdict
for plaintiff for $485. ~ with interest.
Edward A. Cuer vs.. Tho Corporation Of Wash
ington. Judgment confessed for Corporation.
Harrison VS.. Chas A. Eccleston. Judgment en-
tered In clerks Office.
Hennelly and Chamberlain vs. Rittenhouse Fow.
Ter Co. Case continued.
James g. Kennedy vs.. Hugh B. Sweeny. Judg-
mont by default on bills receivable.
Kennedy vs.. Smith and Morrison. Same YER
dict.
Kennedy vs.. HELEN. Jugdment by default. In.
QUESTION: Judgment for plaintiff for $637s2 with
interest
Kennedy vs.. Snow 4 Co. Judgment by default.
Inqulsition: Judgment for plaintiff for $l,2ls17
with interest.
Kennedy vs.. Coyls. Judgment by default In
QUESTION: Judgment for plaintiff for 81 1876. 81 with
interest.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-12

PROCEEDINGS IN REFERENCE TO THE New
MINING LAw.-The Commissioner Of the
General Land Office has just received COM
munication, dated the 23d ultimo from the
Surveyor General at Denver City, Colorado,
referring to the mining law Of July 26th,
1866, stating that contracts will be made
with three deputies Immediately. In the
first district, composed Of Gilpin county,
Deputy Surveyor Hal. Says is to be ap-
pointed; in the second district, comprising
Park and Lake counties, Deputy Surveyor
Stafford, and in the third district, Surveyor
Field. Clear Creek and Boulder counties
will each have deputy as soon as one can
be found who is competent to ill the position.
These deputies have been residents Of the
various counties ever since the first settle
ments therein were made, and are familiar
with all the mines in the districts to which
they will be assigned. They are men Of high
scientific attainments, and Of undoubted
probity, and stand high as professional engi-
neers and surveyors.
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THE DEPARTMENT z
ToFFIcIAL.l
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WlautuaTou Maroh o I0RT.

partment from Mr.. A. o. Adds, the Consul
Of the United States at Nice, France, Of the
death, on the l4th day Of February, 1867, at
Nice, Of JESSE o. WHEELER, an American
citizen and q late resident Of Victoria, Texas;
aged SO years.
The DEPARTMENT OF THE TENNESSEE
jor General Thomas, commanding the De-
partment Of the Tennessee, in general orders
announces the following division Of that De-
partment into districts, with assignments Of
troops and commanders thereto;
l. District Of Kentucky, TO embrace the
State Of Kentucky Brevet Brig. Gen. s.
Burbank, colonel I'd infantry commanding;
troops: I'd infantry and detachment Of the
45th infantry.
2. District Of Chattanooga, embracing the
counties Of Claiborne, Campbell, Anderson,
Roane, Rea, Bledsoe, Sequatchie, Marion,
and all east thereof in Tennessee the coun-
ties Of Marion, Walker, Blount, Marshall, De
Alabama, and the counties Of Floyd, Cass,
Cherokee, Forsyth, Hall, Banks, Franklin,
Hart and all north thereof in Georgia; Col.
Thomas w. Ruger, 33d infantry, command
ing; troops: 33d infantry
3. The district Of Nashville embraces that
portion Of Tennessee west Of the district Of
Chattanooga and east Of the Tennessee river;
troops: oath infantry, senior officer present
commanding.
4. The district Of Memphis, embracing that
portion Of the State Of Tennessee lying west
Of the Tennessee river; troops 25th infantry,
senior officer present commanding.
5. The district Of Mississippi, embracing
the State Of Mississippi; Breyet Major Gen.
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hereby authorized in the settlement of the
OF the Disturbing officers of the navy and marine
corps, allow subject to the approval OF the Secre-
tary OF the Navy such credits for losses of property
and funds as have occurred during the late rebellion
and as shall occur hereafter, and which shall appear
to them by such vouchers and testimony they shall
require TO have been occasioned by accidental cir
officers had no control and for which they not
justly responsible.
Approved July 20. 1856
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-06-26

sergeant Boston Corbett sixteenth New
York cavalry; sergeant Andrew Wendell.
sixteenth New York cavalry: corporal
Charles thinner sixteenth New York
cavalry; corporal Michael Uniac, sixteenth
New York cavalry; corporal John Winter;
sixteenth New York cavalry: corporal
Herman Newgarten, sixteenth New York
cavalry; corporal John Walz, sixteenth
New York cavalry; corporal Oliver Lon
pay, sixteenth New York cavalry; corpo-
raj Michael Hormsley, sixteenth New
York cavalry; private John Myers, six
teenth New York cavalry: private John
Ryan, sixteenth New York cavalry; .pri'
vate William Byrne, sixteenth New York
cavalry; private Philip Hoyt, sixteenth
New York cavalry; private Martin Kelley,
sixteenth New York cavalry; private
Henry Putnam, sixteenth New York cav
airy; private Frank Mcdaniel, sixteenth
New York cavalry: private Lewis Savage,
sixteenth New York cavalry; private Abra-
ham Geray, sixteenth New York cavalry;
private Emery Parady. sixteenth New
York cavalry; private David Barker, six
teenth New York cavalry; private Will
liam McQuade, sixteenth New York cav
airy; private John Millington sixteenth
New York cavalry: private Fred. Deitz,
sixteenth New York cavalry; private John
II. Singer, sixteenth New York cavalry;
private Carl Sttinbrugge, sixteenth New
York cavalry; prlva'e Joseph IIsgen, SIX
teenth New York cavalry, one thousand
six hundred and fifty three dollars eighty
four eight tenth cents each....... 81
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JOINT RESOLUTION relatiye to tho c

Be IL resolved by the Senate and Hou.e o. D
sentatives Of tine United States OF AmerieA n
grees assembled, That the mayor and p1stmua
the city Of New York, the district attOtney =
United States at New York city, the presided
Chamber of Commerce of the State OF Nesi
and Jackson S. ShultZ, Charles H. Ruses
Moses Taylor, of New York city, be app5a
commission to select proper site for build
a post office and for the accommodates
United States courts in he city OF New Yuf
that they report to the Postmaster General ID
Secretary of the Interior, at their eariea
venence the selection upon which they, o.
jority of them, may agree, and the price "
such site can be purchased by the COVERING
the purposes contemplated in this resolut0s
new Site should he sele, ted; and thai II said
shall meet the appreciation of the Postmastsf
era and the Secretary of the INTERIOR the
communicate the same, with such additions
gestions as they may think proper, to yngres
Approved May 10, 1856.
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JOINT REVOLUTIONS.

JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the President to
divert certain funds heretofore appropriated, and
cause the same to used tor mm ediat. subsistence
dian tribes.
Resolv, d by the Senate and + ouse of Representa-.
hves of the Uni ed States of America in Congress
assembled That the President of The United States
be- and he hereby is authorized to cause to be .x-
pended under the DIRE ction Of the Secretary of the
Interior for the immediate subsistenl andclothing
southern superintendency, and for agricultural i'm
plemen $ and seeds for the same sum not exceed
ing five hundred thousand dollars of the unexpended
balance in the trea Jury Of appropriations heretofore
made Ito enable the President of the United States
to carry into effect the of third of March, eight
cen hundred and nineteen and any other acts now
in force for the suppression of the slave trade;'
Provided, That the accounts of such expenditure
shall be laid before Congress during present
sion; And provided, also That ali articles to be fur
shall be delivered to them before the first day
of July next
Aunroyed her ls65
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-06-26

AN, ACT directing district corrt to be held at
the city of Erie, in the State of Penn lyana.
Be it enacted by the Senate and tlouse of Repre-
sentatyes of the United States of America in Con
Eres assembled That, besides the terms of the dis
rct court OF the United States directed by law to be
held at Pttsburg IN the county Of Allegheny and at
Wiiamsport, IN the COUNT OF Lyconing, for the
western district of the STATE of PENNSYLVANIA, the
judge of SAID western district shall hold two terms in
every year the city of Erie the county of Erie
viii h shall commence the first Monday OF Juy and
January IN each and every year, beginning in the
July or January which shall first immediately follow
the passage OF this act, aud be continued and ad-
journed from time to time, as the court may deem
eXpedent for the dispatch of the business thereof
Approved July %, 1866.
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john RESOLUTION reIatiye 10

ASSASSINATION of the Emperor OF kussis
Resolved by the senate and House Of
gress assembled, That the Congress OF the Ii
States Of America has learned with deep M
the attempt made upon the life of the Linn,
Russia by an enemy OF emancipation. The On
sends greeting 10 his ImperiIl Majesty and
Russian nation, and congratulates the twentI
lions OF serts upon the providentia escap1
danger OF the sovereign, to whose head anti
they owe the blessings OF their freedom.
Sic. g Ard be il further resolved, That thsi
dent of the Uni ed States be requested To for1
copy of this resolution to the Emperor Of Rasl
Approved May Is 1865
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JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the S

of War to grant the use of certain lumber
fair for the soldiers and Sailors Orphan HI
Resolved by the Senate and House OF
sentatives of the United States OF America i
gress assembled, That the Secretary cf v
hereby authorized to grant the use Of lumb,
demanded By the department for immediate d
the ers ction of temporary buildings in the
Washington for the national fair tor the ben
the Soldiers and Sailors, Orphan Home.
Approved May Ii, 1866.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-06-26
Approved July .. I556.

AN ACT to amend an act entitled IAN act making
appropriations for sundry civil expenses Of the
eminent for the year ending tho tnirtieth Of June
eighteen hundred and fifty nine"
Be 1t enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentafiyes OF the United states Of America In Con
gress assembled That the proyiso 10 the seyenteeth
section OF the act to which this act Is amendment
be altered 80 as TO read as follows: And provided
further That where there Is no collector at the
place OF location Of any public work herein specified
the Secretary Of the Treasury shall have pc to
point disbur sing agent for the payment Of all
moneys that are. may be hereafter appropriated
for the conjunction Of such pub ic work, with
such compensation rs he may deem equitable and
Just And all laws and parts Of laws In conflict with
the provisions OF this section be, ana the same
hereby, repe4led.
Approved July d. 1855.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-06-26

RESOLUTION for the restoration of Command
ers William Reynolds and Melancton b. Woolsey
United States navy, to the active list from the re
served list.
Bestowed by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress
assembled, That the President OF the United States
of America be authorized to nominate and by md
with advice and consent of he Senate to appoint
Commanders William Reynolds and Melancton B.
Woolsey to the Active lis; Of the navy.
AuDroyed April g. 1866
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the Superintendent Of Public Printing
Whereas, The amount of mOn-y which can be ad-
vanced to the Superintendent of Public Printing,
under existing law, is not sufficient to enc Bile him
meet the current expenditures of his office; There.
fore,
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of he United States of America in Congress
assembled, That the said Superintendent be
quested to furnish new bond in the penal sum of
eighty thouss dollars
ApnrOYed uanuarY II. lse6.
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an AcT aathorizlng .hs payment q ths rew.r,

AN ACT authorizing the payment Of the rewards
offered by the Prssidsnt q the United States and
abe officers of the War Department. in April and
Of the late President, Alb sham Lincoln, and the
kecretary o. Ssa,s, non mhsm s ~ !, sss "
ssntatives Of the United States Of America in Con
arsss assembled That there be paid. out o. any
In satisfaction Of all claims for the rewards offered
by the President Of the United states OF by the au
me ssssssins OF the late President. Abraham Lin
coin and the Secretary Of State. William u Seward,
For tina capture Of Payne:
TO Major H. w sIlsh; b., wn ~, nsd ,, cn sa's
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-06-26
$4,000 on

SEC. 2 Ard be it further enacted That the said
several sums shall be paid the al persons above
named. respectively, personally, or in case Of their
decease the persons who would be entitled TO the
under the bounty laws Of the United states in
case OF deCea ed soldier.
Approved July %, 1856
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-06-26
JOINT RESOLU ION to provide for the ersz
Of crude petroleum from internal tax or du,t


for other purposes,
be it resolved by the Senate and Hou.e Of
sentatlves of the United States of America !,
gress assembled, That parafi OIL not excesi
specific gravity thirty-six degrees Baum6 hyi
ter, the product of a residuum of dist,lIator,
petro cum and crude OIL the product OF the In
single distllatioh OF coal, shale, asphaltum b
other bituminous Substances. shall. from M
the passage of tbs joint resolution, be oSe,ny.
internal tax or duty
Approved Mas 9, 1866.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-06-26

AN ACT to authorize the Secretary of War to fur
nish transportation to disc harged soldiers to whom
artificial limbs furnished by the government.
Be IL enacted by the Senate and House of Rep e.
sCntativos of the United States of America in Con
gress assembled, That the Secretary of War is au-
thorized and directed to furnish DISCHARGED sol
diers OF the United states who have been disabled in
the SERVICE well TO those not yet discharged,
transportation to and from their homes and the
place where they may be required TO go to obtain
titicial limbs provided for them under authority OF
law.
Annrovod Iulv "a 1868
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A RESOLU IlON To authorize certain ledAkI
distributed TO veteran soldiers free # poz1
Resolved by the Senate and House Of
sentatlves of the United States 81 America 4
gress assembled hat the adjutant GENERIC
State OF Ohio is hereby authorized 10 did
through the mails free OF postage, to vets!
diers re-enlisted IN Ohio, certain medals iua3
by the general assembly of that State. andaI
ease the envelope inclos ng the same u
RANKED by such adjatant general in tho mod
scribed by the Postmaster Genera.
Approved May %, 1866.
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JOINT RESOLUTION in relation to the publica.
ton Of the laws of the limited MINES.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representa-.
tive, Of the United States OF America in Congress as
sembled That the s. cretary of State be- and he is
Tract ~ pctnber titirty tirst e,btaen hnnSnS "a
fifty, between the Department of state and Little
Brown Il Co.. OF Boston, Massachusetts Tor the an
nual publication OF the Statutes at Large of the
United States, until otherwise ordered by Congress-
IN conformity with the joint reson tions approved re-
spectiyely March third eighteen hundred and forty
five and September thirueth eighteen hundred and
nifty Provided mat the time within VIII CHI the an
nual edition OF the laws is to be delivered at the
aTment of State be extended to seventy days after
the adjournment of each sesslo of Congress A nd
provided further. That the price shall not exceed
the actual expenditures by Little, Brown Il 90. for
composition press work, paper, binding editing, and
transportation, all of which shall be done at the low
est market prices, the paper to he furnished at as
price as rs paid By the government for paper of
the same quality, and five per centum commission
thereon.
Annroyed March 81 1865
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JOINT RESOLUTION respecting quarantd
health laws

Be il resolved by the Senate and House d
sentatives OF the Unite States of America i
gress assembled. That the Secretary Of the N
be, and he hereby is authorized to make al
into effect such orders and regulations ofqura1
as, in his opinion, may be deemed necesas]
proper, in aid of State or municipa lauthora1
guard against the introduction OF the cholen1
ports OF the United States; ana the Secreir1
Treasury Is further authorized TO direct them
officers and the officers COMMANDING evenni1
to aid in the execution of such quarantine,
in the execution OF the health laws OF the ~
spectively in such manner as may TO him 8
cess8ry. And such an amount OF money ~
necessary to carry into effect this Joint resaa1
hereby appropriated out of any money inhI
ury not otherwise appropriated; providee L
thority hereby granted shall expire on the ~
day in January, ammo Domini eighteen husaj
sixty-seven.
Approved MAY D. 1866. Il
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AN ACT to authorize the use of the metric system
Of watkins apd meAsnres

AN ACT to authorize The use of the metric system
of weights ard measures
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentativts of the nued States of America in Con
Eress assembled. That from aud after the passage
OF this act it shall be awful throughout the United
States of America TO employ the weights and
measures of the metric system; and no contract or
dealing, or pleading IN any court sh al be deemed
invalid able to objection because the weights
measures expressed referred to therein
weights or measures of he metric system
SEC. 2. And be 1t further enacted That the ia bes
In the schedule hereto annexed shall be recognized
in the construction of contracts. and in all legal
proceedings, as establishing in terms OF the weights
and measures in in the United States the
therein in terms OF the metric system: and said
tables may be lawfully used for computing, determ:
lining, and expressing customary weights and
measures the weights and measures OF the metric
system.