Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-28
Laws OF the u. S., passed during tine
Second Session Of the FOrtdetn
CONGRESS.

internal tax and for other purposes
Declaring what shall constitute q quorum OF
the Supreme Court.
For the further security of equal rights in the
District of Columbia.
To suspend the further reduction of the cur
rency.
TO provide for the changing Of the names of
certain persons In the District OF Columbia.
Granting certain right Of way to the Hud-
son River West Shore Railroad Company.
To amend the act of April 10, 1906, for es-
tablishing rules and regulations for the gov
eminent OF the armies of the United States.
In relation to additional bountles.
Making appropriations to supply Deficiencies
in APPROXIMATIONS for the service OF the Gov
ernment for the fiscal year ending June &c.
1868.
Making partial appropriations to supply de-
fciencles 10 the appropriations Tor the service
of the Government for the fiscal year ending
June &c. 1867
Relating to officers cashiered or dismissed
from the army by sentence OF general court
martial.
To amend the act passed March %, 1867,
entitled IAN act supplementary to an act to
provide for the more efficient government OF the
rebel States" passed March 2, 1867, and to
facilitate restoration.
Making appropriations to supply DEFICIENCIES
in the appropriations for the execution OF the
reconstruction laws, and for the service of the
Quartermaster' Department OF the Govern
ment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1868,
ard for other purposes.
Constituting eight hours day S work for all
aborers, workmen, and mechanics employed
by or on behalf Of the Government of the Unit
ed States. -.2-.
For the payment of soldiers bounties under
the act of 1866.
To prevent fraud in the collection of the tax
on distilled spirits.
TO amend an act entitled IAN act, for the
relief Of the inhabitants of cities and towns
upon the public lands, " approved March 2.
1867.
Ia relation to islands in the Great Miami
river. s.g ~
To provide for the discontinuance of district
land offices 10 certain cases. ."'
Amendatory of the homestead law. "
Additional and supplementary to an act en-
titled IAN act to provide tor the more ethcIent
government of the rebel States passed
March 2, 1867, and the acts supplementary
thereto. . zz..>
TO amend an act entitled San act to provide
for carving the mails Of the United States to
foreign ports, and for other purposes, approx
ed March %, 1864. a .,..
For the relief Of destitute persons in the
South. ".. ..
In relation to taxing shares in National
Banks. ......
TO provide for q commission to examine and
report upon meters for distilled spirits.
Making appropriations for the support OF
the Military Academy for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1869.
Making appropriations for the consular and
Diplomatic expenses Of the Government tor the
year ending juno 80, 1869, and Tor other pur-
poses.
Granting pensions to certain soldiers and
sailors of the war Of 1912.
Making appropriations for thesupport Of the
army for the year ending June 80, 1869.
For the protection in certain cases OF persons
making disclosures as parties, or testllylng as
witnesses.
Making partial appropriations for the ex,
pcnscs of the Indian Department, and tor tul-
filing treaty stipulatlons.
Declaratory Of the meaning ola certain clause
in section ninety four of the act entitled AN
act to provide internal revenue" &c, passed
March 3, 1868.
So facilitate the collection of the direct tax
in the State Of Delaware.
J TO amend the act passed March 90, 1867,
entitled Gan act supplementary to an act to
provide for the more efficient government OF
the rebel States" passed March 2, 1867, and
to facilitate their restoration.
In relation TO the promu!gation Of the laws
Of the United States. -..-...
TO facilitate the settlement of paymasters'
accounts.
TO amend an act entitled San act to amend
the judiciary act" passed the oath Of Septem-
Der, 1889.
re facilitate the payment of soldiers boun-
ties under the act of 1866.
TO provide for the prompt settlement Of pub
lie accounts, approved March 3, 1877.
Making appropriations for the service OF the
Post Office Department during the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1869.
To provide for temporary and provisional
government for Alabama.
To exempt certain manufacturers from in
terDal tax, and for other purposes.
Making appropriations for the naval ser
vice for the year ending June 80, 1862
TO extend the charter of Washington; also
to regulate the election Of officers, and for
other purposes.
Making appropriations for the expenses Of
the trial of the impeachment of Andrew John
son, and other contingent expenses OF the Sen
ate Tor the year ending June ~, 1868, anu Tor
other purposes.
10 admit the States Of North Carolina, South
Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia, and Alabama to
representation in Congress. Florida was ad |
mitted also, by an amendment to the bill.
TO relieve certain citizens of North Carolina
of disabilities.
= Making appropriations for the execution of
the reconstruction laws in the Third Military |
District for the fiscal year ending juno 80, |
1868.
TO admit the State of Arkansas to represen-
tation in Congress.
Making appropriations for the support of the |
army for the year ending June &c. 1869, and
for other purposes. ~
To provide for the Inauguration Of State Of |
fcers in Arkansas North Carolina, South Car !
DINA, Louisiana, Georgia, and Alabama, and |
for the the meeting of the Legislatures of said |
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