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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26

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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26
SCHUYLER OOLFAX,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives..
b. r. WADE,

HE17Islz111 Ut w l1slIlIg pIu E0H1V0TC.-
1ndotsed BY the President: Received February
H. 1858"
going resolution having been presented TO the Pres
dent OF the United States for his approval and not
having been returned BY him to the house of Con
gress IN which IL originated within the time pre-
seribed by the OF the United States has
become law without his approvall
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26


ing to soldiers and others, TO replace clothing de-
stroyed to p event contagioH.
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Representa-
tives Of the United states OF America in Congress
assembled, that the Secretary of War be and he is
hereby authorized, at any time on the recommends
ton Of the Surgeon General of the army to order
gratuitous issues of clothing to soldiers who have
nqd contagious diseases, and to hospital attendants
VINO nave nursed and attended such soldiers TO re-
place the articles of their clothing which have been
destroyed by order of the proper medical officers TO
Prevent contagion.
Approved March Il, 1863
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26
AN ACT providing for holding circuit court at

the city Of Erie, PennsyIvania
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United Ntates of America in Con
gress assembled, That the circuit court of the
United States for the district Of Pennsyva.
MIA in addition to the terms held, shall be held
at the city of Erie in said district at the
times fixed by law for holding terms OF the
district court for said western district Of Pennsyya
nia at the city of Erie,
Approved March r. 1868.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26
1iVlVaN8
WIN. vIGERs, Secretary.

Be it ordained by the constitutional con-
vention of the state of Louisiana, That the
board of registration created by ordinance
adopted by the convention February 10,
1868, shall have authority to enforce the
collection of the taxes levied by the several
ordinances of the convention, and to per
form any and all duties appertaining to
the same.
Adopted in convention this third March,
1865.
JAMES G. TALIAFERR0,
President.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26

accounts.
Be il enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-.
sentatives of the United States OF America in Con
gress assembled That the proper accounting officers
Of the treasury be and they hereby authorized,
in the settlement of accounts of paymasters of the
army, 20 allow such credits for Developments made
in good faith on public account since the commence
ment of the REBEL on, and prior the passage Of
this act shall appear to them to he just by such
vouchers and testimony as they snal require
Approved March l6. lses.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26

10 authorize the erection OF mil
itaTy storehOnse at Fort Monroe Virginia.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representa-.
tives of the United States of America in Congress
assembled, That the Secretary of War be and he is
hereby authorized TO grant permission TO William
H. kimberly army and navy contractor at Fort
Monroe, Virginia, to rebuild the military stOrehouse
recently destroyed by fire at that post upon such
conditions and under such restrictions as the Secre-
tary of War shall deem compatible with the interests
of the government.
Approved March Is, 1868.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26
A REsoLUTIoN dlreoIine that Die government .

Great Britain be supplied with certain volumes
OF the Narratige Of the Mxploriug Expedition.
Resolved By the Senate aud House OF Representa-
tives Of the United States II America in CONGRESS-
assembled, That the librarian Of Congress be and Is
hereby directed to deliver to the Secretary OF State
set Of Dana's UFustaeea, being volumes thirteen
and fourteen Of the Narrative Of the exploring Ex-
petition under Captain Wilkes and that the Aecre.
tary Of State Is hereby directed to deliver them 70
She government Of Great Britain.
AproFod February q, 1858
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26
A 4 M a 2ssr se q an snoSG9pea mill

tary site at Waterford, Pennsylvania.
Be il enacted BY the Senate and Heuse OF Repre-
sentatives Of the United States of America in Con
gress assembled That the Secretary OF tine Treasury
be and he IL hereby authorized in his discretion TO
sell to the highest and best bidder tine military site
Of three acres Of land at Waterford Erie county
Pennsylvania. belonging 20 the United states, aud
States.
Approved March 9, 1862
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26

70. r. WADE,
President of the Senate pro tempore.
Endorsed by the President: Received January 70,
1858"
NOTE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE.-The
fnregOiug act having been presented to the n esi
dent of the United States for his approval ard not
having been returned by him TO the house Of Con,
gress in which it originated within the time
prescribed by the Constitution Of the United States
has become a law without his APPROVAL
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26
AN ACT Eest0ring laqds e margt alogg tie line Of

the Pacific railroads and branches.
BE It enacted Nv the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatves Of the United States Of America in CON
Rress assembled, That nothing in the act approved
July hrst eighteen hundred and sixty-two entitled
An act TO aid in the construction Of railroad and
telegraph line from the Missouri river TO the Pacific
ocean, and to secure TO the government the use OF
the same for postal military, and other purposes
and the acts amendatory efeof, shall be held TO
authorize the withdrawal or exclusion from settle
ment and entry. under the provisions Of the pre-
empton or homestead laws, the even-numbared
sections along the routes of the several roads Therein
mentioned which have been or may be hereafter
located; Provided That such sections shall be
rated at two dollars and fifty cents per acre and sub
iect only 70 entry under those laws; and the Score
tary Of the interior be aud is hereby authorized
and directed TO restore TO homestead settlement,
pre- enption, entry according to existing laws al
the ever -numbered sections Of land belonging to
the government, and now Withdrawn from market
on both sides Of the Pacific railroad and branches
nitely located
Approved March 6, 1863
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26

AN ACT in relation to islands in The Great Miami

river
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentAtives Of the United States of America in Con
gress assembled That in the OF such islands in
the Great Miami river, in the State of 0hip, are
undisposed of, or any vacant public lands adjacent
thereto, which are in the actual aud exclusive oc-
eupancy Of any persons who have made improve
ments thereon, or OF their heirs assigns such
eupAuts thereof shall have the preference right 70
enter the same at two dollars and fifty cents per acre
on making proof OF the facts to the satisfaction OF
the Commissioner of the General Land Office, and
paying for the land within twelve months from the
passage of this act and patents shall issue for the
tracts 20 entered as usual in entries of public lands
Approved March 2 1863
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26
AN ACT to establish anS declare Y,


bridges of the New Orleans, Mobile, and Chat
tanooga Railroad Company, as hereafter CON
structed, post road, and for other purposes
sentatives OF the United states of America in Con
gTess assembled, That the New Orleans, Mobile aud
Chattanooga Railroad Company is hereby author
lied and empowered to construct, build, and main
tain bridges and across the navgable waters of
the United States the route of said railroad be-
tween New Orleans and Mobile fol- the of said
company and the passage of It's engines cars, and
trains OF cars passengers mails, and merchant disc
thereon; and said railroad and its bridges aforesaid
when constructed, completed, and in use, in ac-
cordance with this act and the laws of the several
States through whose territory the same shs pa S.
shall be deemed, recognized, and known lawful
structures and post road, and hereby declared
sucll, Provided however, That the said company,
in the construction of its bridges and across the
waters known the East PascaRoula river, and the
Bay of Biloxi the Bay OF St Louis, shall construct
and maintain d. awbridges in the channels thereof
which, when open. snail give clear space for the
passage of vessels of not less than eighty feet in the
Biloxi, and Of the Bay Of st. Louis and of not less
than one hundred feet 10 the channel of the Great
Rigolet and said company shall at all times open
the said drawbTidEes, and shall provide reasonable
and necessary facilities for the passage of all vessels
requiring the same, except during and for ten min
utes prior TO and after the time of the passage of the
mail and passenger trains of said company.
SEC, ,. And be IL further enacted, That the right
to alter amend this act, to prevent
all material distractions TO the navigation OF said
rivers growing out of the construction Of said
bridges is hereby expressly reserved.
Approved March 2, 1863.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26
AN ACT extending the time for the compilation of
he Il,tEl ntn nd sinnn lIt. rnilrnsd

the Dubuque and Sioux City railroad.
Be il enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentAtives of the United States Of America in Con
gress assembled, That the time for completing line
of railroad from Dubuque to Sioux City in the State
granted in alternate sections to said State by act en-
titled "A n act making grant of lands to the State
of Iowa in alternate sections, to aid the construc
ton Of railroads in said State" approved May nj
teenth eighteen hundred and fifty six, be and the
same is extended until the first day of January
eighteen hundred and seyenty-two, subject to The
reverter mentioned in said act az the expiration Of
the time herein limited; Provided, That said road
shall be constructed the most practical route By
way Of Webster City and Fort Dodge to sioux City,
which route shall be at all points within limits Of
said land grant, and the same shall be completed to
Fort Dodge on or before the first day OF July eight
cen hundred and sixty nine and thereafter at the
rate Of not less than forty miles each year. and the
said road shall be constructed, operated, and main
tanned one continuous and unbrOken line of road
from Dubuque to Sioux City; and no lands shall be
disposed Of or patented, or certified for said pur.
poses forty miles in advance Of the point
70 which said road may be constructed from time 10
time.
A.,s,- al .
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26
AN ACT for the relief Of settlers on the lats

AN ACT for the relief Of settlers on the late Sioux
Andifn reservation IN the State Of Minnesota.
BE y enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-
senfatNes Of the United States OF America in Con
gre5s assembled. That all actual settlers who have
duly fled their declaratory statements under the
prescription laws with the register Of the proper
local land office, upon the unsod lands now included
within the limits Of the late Sioux Indian Eeserva-
ton, i the State of Minnesota shall be allowed two
years from and after the passage Of this act within
when 70 make proof and payment for their claims,
IN aecordance with the provisions Of the second and
third sections Of The act approved March third,
eighteen hundred and axtg three providing for ne
disposal Of said reservation =
Approved March 1868.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26

A RESOLUTION to a1thorize the Secretary of
War TO employ counsel in certain cases.
Resolved By the Senate and House OF Representa-
tves Of the United States of America in Congress
sembled, That the Secretary of War be. and he Is
hereby authorized TO employ counsel for the defense
of the General of the army Major General George
e. Meade, and BreYet BriSAdier General Thomas
II. Ruger, provisional governor of Georgia, and any
other officer person intrusted with the enforce
ment of the reconstruction acts either = them,
against any suit proceedings in any courl rela-
tion to their official acts.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26
JOINT RESOLUTION for reducing Ii

Of the War Department and for other pnrposes
Be itresolved by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatiyes of the United States of America in Con
gress assembled, That the Secretary Of War be and
he is hereby authorized and directed to take imme
dAte measures for the reduction of the expenses Of
the army and of the War Department. at and in the
vicinity OF New York city at early day praeti
cable, BY concentrating the business Of the quarter.
master, commissary, clothing ordnance and medical
bureaus and recruiting service in sal city and that
for this purpose there shall be hired and used at
some convenient and proper point in said city one
suitable building. in which shall be accommodated
ali the offices connected with and required for the
transaction Of such public business, at cost TO the
government not exceeding twenty five thousand dol
lars per annum; and also suitable building or
property within the harbor of New York, OF on the
nagigAbs waters thereof which shall have sufficient
aceommodation OF warehouse pier, dock, and basin
room for the safe and convenient receiving, storing
and care of all army stores of every kind and descrp
ton belonging TO either of said bureaus or branches
OF the service, at annual cost to the government
not exceeding fifty thousand dollars; Provided how
ever, That nothing herein contained shall be CON
strued prevent the storage keeping of ordnance
stores or other property at Governor island the
use IN any way fer the purposes of the Rovernmen
OF any property or building which actually belongs
20 the United States
AppruVad EabFuarv 1859
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26
CONVENTION FOR TIE AMELIoRATIoN OF
THE POSTAL INTERCOURSE BETWEEN
THE UNITED YATES OF AMERICA AND
THE SWISS CONFEDERATION,

The post department Of the United States, By it's
special commissioner John A. Kasson. esq, and
the federal council nf the Swiss Confederation.
by DR.. Jaques Dubs, president Of the ted.
eral council and chief Of the federal post depart.
ment, have agreed upon the following articles,
subject 10 ratification by the respective author,
tiles of the countries.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26
AN ACT to suspend further reduction of the cur
reucy.

Be il enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
senatives of the United States of America in Don.
gress bled That from and after the passage of
this act the authority the Secretary of the Treas
ury to make any reduction of the currency, by re-
tiring or cancelng United States notes. shall be
and is hereby suspended; but nothing herein con-
tanned shall prevent the cancellation and des rue
ton of mutilated United States notes. and the re-
placing of the same with notes Of the same charac.
Il
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26

JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the transmits
sion through the mnils, free Of postage, OF Ger
tain tessimoniala BY the hdjatant generals Of the
several States. Af7
Be Il received ~ the Senate and House Of Repre
sentzlivea Of the untsd States Of Amorios IN Con
gress assembled, That the adjutant generals q the
several States 9nd Territories be authorized to
t1ansmit through the mails. l1ts Of postage any
medals certificates OF thanks, other testimenas
awarded, or uhioh may Be awarded 81 the legisia
lures If said States aud Territories To the SOLDIER
thereett under ench regulations as the Postmaster
General may direct.
ApprcFcd March q le8a
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26

THE POST DEPARTMENTS OF
UhITHD STATES OF AMERICA az.
AMEl IORATTON on TiII P6slI, SD.
BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES.
Thsre ahall be an exchange Of corresponds.
German Union, By means Of their respech
departmentsi and this correspondence shA
brace
Isl. Letters ordinary and registered.
I'd Newspapers, book-paelSeta, prints Of Al I
tQHfapha. hthoEra9hs, and Al other Ike prod
Of mechanical processes, sheets OF music q;
patterns o. samples Of morchahdiBe, ini
And snch correspondence NAV be- e1cla
whether originating IN either OF said cnuutlla
destined for the other, or orfgfnntine IN or "
lot foreign eountfis TO which thass may resl'
serFe q interl9adiar e.
Tbs ofioOs for the e1chSpeo n mails shall n.
~ 90 the part Of The United States;
"a Boston.
"a. Portland. ~
lth. Dotroit
bth. Chicago.
e gB On the p1Ft Of The North German Unsii
"a Anoznon.
Sd. Hamburg.
Lna two poet Department. may a. any time q
nnqe either q said oinces Of exchange or 81
others by mutual consent
Each alHce shall make ia 5 ~ arrapgsmsI
iho esepatoh a it, msiil 10 be 03ter 0llice
lnt Nnss p commandments i aqd ahall A. v
ss.s ~ ne eApense q nnoh lntsfmodias
81 ts5 sasea, hsassos. mutdalls agree @
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26

JOINT DISSOLUTION IN relation 70 the nriatine Of
the report Of TIE FoSlaIs sl6r "a lefri5 - =
he ~ rrnolgea ~ ne tenAl and Hcnas n 7fanro
4ell4lt41l e TIE pAlled s-4lss 81 {a l6n
lrel1 assembled That Hereafter 4 rlrii - ~ ~
q TIE Cor EressionaI Printer u cause 10 is Ii1led
and holno tnras thq14111 copies 0f IL ssT1fl 81
thr Po1lmaater General inst614 al tSIl, 10 1,I.ff-
rcd copies. - provided b ne AZ s1oro1ed Jalr
west al' fnfa. el9aieqn hnndrea faBdl sixty sli
Aaeyl provision Be- and a tllshF r.-1alSf. and thi-
1sse' utiqp nAnt ArpI % ihs la9oli Tor 5 sTslont
Approved Doosnb,. a. isal
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26

uQAtA AaA-lCA41 AAOAA Authorizing the CONTROL
Ter q the Currency to revoke the appointment q
receiver IQl the Farmers and Citi1ons' National
Benk 81 WILLIAMSBURG New York, and TO re-
store sad bank 70 lie owners under certain con
BE Il rsaolged 81 lhe Senate ana House OF Peprs-
aentativea q the United States 81 hmorica IN Con
egseH assembled, hHt w Donlfol Sc ~ tho Our
rency be eutnolAou vita the approval Of The kecro-
t4Ey d the Treasury 70 revoke the order appointing
xec4irer loF the Earmorn' end Citizens Bank 0f
HiliIt nabaE5 EsS tc!hi and restore sho said bank
4Ho t11 o11ons thnTaof 70 lha dirncta1s for
the rur1ae Of oaab ing The asSociafiun N canftnuo
ne business Of banking; Provided, mat 1aid baat
ilg sSoelatlon ahau hrlt present 60 lha Controller
q4sHi1llQfy 4afalo1g thaf the pnbiic interest vii
% promoted tlss1Y ard afall segule' in anch man
Q, - ne cra9itqfs n tie aa-ocalen, aud shall
1fo1u the stock H. aTiPlIn lnlUunt 70 rn1t
the cspitlI has beqn impalrld s. i1Ial17 II I
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26

AN ACT to prevent frauds in the collection Of the
tax on distilled spirits.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatiyes OF the limited States of America in Con.
gress assembled That from and after the passage of
this act distilled spirits shall be Withdrawn or re-
moved from any warehouse for the purpose OF trans
portaton, Redistribution, rectihcation, change OF
package expOration, or for any other purpose what
ever until the full tax such spirits shall have been
duly paid the collector OF the proper district And
all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the pro-
visions of this act be and they hereby repealed
Approved January II, 1868.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26

AN ACT to provide for the exemption Of cotton
from internal tax.
Be il enacted by the Senate and House OF Repre-
sentatives of the United States of America in
Congress assembled, That ali cotton grown in the
United States alter the year eighteen hundred and
sixty. seven shall be exempt from internal tax; and
cotton imported from foreign countries on and after
November first. eighteen hundred and sixtyeight,
shall be exempt from duty.
Approved February s. 1865
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26

Tne posthT accounts belWeon the two Clio,.
be stated quarterly, ana transmitted ana vsss
speedily as practicable, and the balance fonaY
shall be paid TO the creditor 0ice either by esss
creditor office may desire O' =
The tate for the conversion Of the nonev I,
two countries shall be fixed by common av,. Y
hetMeen the two nfficns 1- eerte-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26
o F. FL Q I "A L.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Passed at the Second Session Of the
FOrtteth Congress.

AN ACT granting a certain right of way to the
Hudson River West shore railroad company.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House OF Repre-
sentatives of the United States of America in Con
gress assembled, That the consent of the snited
states is hereby given 70 the Hudson River West
Shore railroad company to locate, construct, ana
operate its railroad the Shore line, &C osS me
property belonging to the government az West
Point in the state Of New York, upon sueh location
and under such regulations shall be approved by
the Secretary of War
Approved December IA, 1861
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26

Indossed b. the President: ssiieeepsf $500
Ja1Ualy o. 1865"
MOTE 81 FlEN DEPARTMENT. OF SrATK.-aThs fore
going act having been presented 70 the President 81
the United states for his approval and not having
been returned b. him 70 the house Of Congress- n
which Il gFlgnatod within tas time prescribed hy
ne o9natilalon Of the qnited States, Gas become
law without his APPROVAL
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26

NA19iuent ol the oanato pro TEN pore.
1858.
MOTE ny TIE DEPARTMENT OF STATE. The fore
going act having been presented to the President q
the United states for bis approval and not having
been returned ~ MIN TO the Houe Of Congress in
which i originated within the tims prescribed by
the Consultation OF The United States has become
law without bis approVsll
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-26

When IN any port of eiter country closea .
is transferred from one vessel 70 anothes ssq I
any expense 70 the office Of the country w6s.
transfer Is made such transfer shall not he w
TO any postal charge BY one office against the IN
ARTICLE XVI.
Omcial eommunicat ons between the twn,t
side, ''s W U
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-11-14
T0Ee Particular Notice.

Agents will please take notice OF this Do not send
Make your letters short and plain as possible.
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~ single gentlemen gen tleman and wife, at No
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Wanted,

4 FEW weeks work, commencing November 18TH
"A by an accountant who is familiar with nearly
all classes of accounts and who has the best of City
reference as to ability. Please address P. U. Box
1910, noy1ld4t