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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19
RESOLUTION in relation to the erection Of

Jail in the District Of Columbia.
Resolved BY the Senate and House of Representa-.
tives OF the United States of America in Congress
assembled. That the Secretary of the Interior be
and hereby is directed and required to suspend for
the period of forty days from the passage Of this
resolution all work upon the jail 10 be erected in the
District of Columbia under the act of Congress an
proved July twenty i've eighteen hundred and sixty.
six, and the amendment thereto approved March
second eighteen hundred and sixty seven; and that
the Treasurer of the United STATES be directed to
withhold for the period aforesaid the payment Of any
money appropriated for the erection OF said Jail.
Approved January IL, 16oa
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19

with lthe advice and consent Of the President on the
part of the United States aud equivalent ofcers of
foreign go7ernments e the part of their respective
eountres under the authority of the second Section
OF the act entitled An act to reduce and modify tue
rates Of postage in the United States and for other
purposes approved March three Ell hteen hundred
and hfty-one Provided fhatit shall be tue duty oil
the Postmaster General to Transmit a copy of each
Of said conventions 20 the Secretary of State for this
purpose, ana that the printed copy of SAID couyeu
lions shall be revised by the Postofce Department
SIC. And be IL further enacted, That all laws
and parte OF laws requiring the Secretary of state
60 send the laws ret directly to newspapers for pub
hcation as well as all laws and parts Of laws in con
peAed. '' -
ADprovad March 1852
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives Of the United States Of America IN Con
gross assembled, That if any person persons en-
titled the bounty provided BY sections twelve and
th rteen Of the act making appropriations for the
civil service, approved July twenty eght eighteen
before RECEIVING said bounty it shall be paid to the
order therein named, and to none other
AnIrnuad EahrnArNL
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19


OF the War Department and for other purposes
Be 1t resolved by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives 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 ana OF the war Department, at and in the
vicinity OF New York city at early day as practi-
cable by concentrating the business of the quarter.
master, commisssry clothing, ordnance and medical
bureaus ana recruiting service in sail city and that
Ior TINS purpose there shall be hired and used at
some convenient and proper point in said city one
suitable building in which shall be accommodated
all 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 a suitable building or
property within the harbor Of New York or on the
navigabe waters thereof witch shall have sufficient
accommodation OF warehouse, pier, dock and basin
room for the safe and convenient receiving storing
AID StS ii al army every kind and desUrip,
uon belonging to either of said bureaus or branches
OF the service at an annual cost 70 the governmen Mt
not exceeding nifty thousand dollars: Provided how
ever, Chat nothing herein contained shall be con-
strued to prevent the storage keeping of ordnance
stores or other property at Governor island or the
use in any way for the purposes of the government
to the United States.
Approved February ri l263
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19

Be 1t enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-.
sentatives Of the United States of America in Com
gress assembled, That nothing in the act approved
July first eighteen hundred and sixty-two, entitled
IAN 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 of
the same for postal. military and other purposes
and the acts amendatory ieseOf shall be held to
authorize the withdrawal or exclusion from settle-
uant and antsg ..da- che provisions Of the nra-
emptiOn or homestead laws the even Numbered
sections along the routes of the several roads therein
mentioned which have been may be hereafter
located Provided, That such sections shall be
rated at two dollars and fifty cents per acre and sub
jecs only 70 entry under those laws and the Score.
tary of the Interior be aud is hereby authorized
and directed 10 restore to homestead settlement,
preemDtion or entry, according to existing laws, all
the 6ven-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 g. 1853.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19


Indian reservation in the State Of Minnesota.
Be IL enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentAtives Of the United States of America in Con
gress assembed, That all actual settlers who have
pre- emption laws with the register of the proper
local land office, upon the unsold lands included
within the limits of the late Sioux Indian reserva
tioR in the Stats Of Minnesota shall be allowed two
years from and after the passage Of this act within
which 10 make proof and payment for their claims
in accordance with the provisions of the second and
third sections of the act approved March third,
eighteen hundred and sixty-three, providing for the
disposal Of said reservation.
ADprOVed March 1854
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19
A REsoLUTIoN providing for The representation

time Exhibition, to be held at Hayre
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Representa-.
tiyes OF the United States Of America in Cor gress
assembled, That the Secretary OF the Navy oe au-
thQrlzed TO detail one more officers OF the navy
as ne snail think best, TO be present at the int ma
tional Maritime Exhibition, to be held at Havre
Under the auspices Of the French government from
the rst day of June 10 the thirty first of October Of
we present year there to represent ths United
states, ana otherwise TO promote the ierests of
tue eAhlbitofs from our country; Provided, That
no expenditure shall accrue therefrom to the treas
uTy, or to any public fund, nor shall any mileage
otner expenses, or any additional mpensation be
paia to such persons as may be designa ed under
authority of this resolution shall any national
or public vessel be employed convey the officers
so Dictated 70 from the place of such exhibition
Approved March r. 1863
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19
AN ACT in relation to islands in the Great Nj

Be II 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 Ohio. are
und5posed of, or any vacant public lands adjacent
thereto which are in the actual aud exclusive oc-
cupanoy Of any persons who have made improve
ments thereon Of their heirs or assigns such oc.
cupants thereof shall have the preference right
enter the at two dollars and fifty cents per acre.
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 so entered as usual in entries of public lands
Approved March 2 1853
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19
SCHUYLER COLFAX,
speaker oil the House q Representatives.

President OF the Senate pro tempore.
II, 1868"
mote BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE fore
going resolution having been Drasentad 10 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 it originated within the time pre-
scribed by the )nstItpton of the United States mas
become law without his approrai ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19
Approved March Q. lasa.
AN AoT foE ts anporary reIlel Of e.tltats psopIe

An AOI for the temporary relief of titue paope
in the Distr ct OF oium bia.
be i enacted by the Senate aud House Of Repre-
sentatlves OF the United States Of America in Con
gress assembled, That the sum of fifteen thousand
dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated out
OF any money in the treasury not otherwise appro-
priated, Tor the temporary relief Of the destitute
population IN the District of Columbia to be ex-
pended under the supervision and direction of the
Commissioner Of refugees, Freedmen and Aban-
doned Lands; provided, that as far as practicable
SAID sum email be expended in the employment of
persons upon the public grounds and works in the
District Of Columbia for which appropriations have
been heretofore made by Congress- such laborers to
be under the direction Of the officer acting as Com
missioner Of Publ c Buildings aud Grounds.
ApprOged March 10. 1865.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19

assembled, That the Lighthouse Board be and they
are hereby authorized when in their Judgment it is
deemed necessary 70 place light vessel other
suitable warning of danger, or any wreck or
temporary Obstruction TO the entrance Of any har-
sound.
SIC And be it further reso we'd. That the Score.
ey o. " ar Is hereby directed to appoint board of
competent engineers consist Of not less than three
persons 70 examine the condition OF the wreck Of the
steaner scotland, now the waters of the harbor of
ene CITY OF New York, and ascertain whether the
y dangerous to navfgati n and TO report there
oh ~ as eers day as practicable with particular
Approved March q 1854 = $50
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19
A RESOLUTION directin9 TIA, N. ror.r,,

Great Britain be supplied with certain volumes
OF the Narrative OF the Exploring Expedition.
Resolved by the Senate and House Of ReDresen ia
yves Of tne 1nnttea states OF America in Congress
assembled Ihat the librarian Of Congress be and is
Aset OF Danas Cr9atacea, being volumes thirteen
and fourteen OF the Narrative OF the exploring Ex
tsfy OF state + hereby directed TO deliver them to
the government of Great Britain
Approved Eebruary % 1858
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19

msnt lists. and for advertising connected with the
assessment and collection of the tax shall be paid
out OF any money 10 the treasury not otherwise Ap-
propriAted the accounts for such expenses beng
Approved February p, is65,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19
JoINr REsoLUTIoN b the TalIsi Of dastl

peT5On8 IN Iud DOWIN.
Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Repre-.
natives OF The United States of America in Con
gress assembled, That the Secretary of War be
all classes destitutes in tho south such desccated
potatoes and desiclca ted mixed vegetables as have
accumulated during the war and are not needed for
in the army; the same to be issued under the
direction of the Commissioner of the Bureau OF
Refugees, freedmen, and Abandoned Lands,
Approved january 81, 1858
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19

tary site at Waterford, Pennsylvania.
Be It enacted by the Senate and Heuse OF Repre-
sentatves Of the United States Of America in CON
gress assembled That the Secretary of the Treasury
be and he is hereby authorized in his discretion to
sell 20 tue highest and best bidder the military site
Of three acres Of land at Waterford, Erie county
Pennsylvania, belonging to the United States, and
States
Approved March & 1862
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19
Approved February al, 1858.


hh5OLuTlON TO authorize the Secretary Of
War to employ counsel In certain "a ses
Resolved by the Senate and House OF Representa-.
tives Of the United States of America in Congress as
sembied, 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
g. Meade, and Brevet Brigadier General Thomas
II, Ruger, provisional governor Of Georgia and any
other officer or person intrustsd with the enforce.
ment OF the reconstruction acts or eithc, Of them
against any suit or proceedings in any court in rela
tion to THAR nfinial nais- - -l r ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19

AToTAnGA1. nLAnlka. LAwHhHs'
hrisIs, and "A kinds 81 LssAI FOzas aeru1stslS
srinssd At ne ozss sf ths RapuhlisA1. Ne n D
ohszlsustrsot.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19
JOINT RESOLUTION .in relalion 70 the nc d

stock in he Dismal Swamp Canal Company
Be it resolved by the Senate and House Of Repre-
senatives of the United States of America in ton
gress assembled That the Secretary of the Treasury
be directed to adj 1urn the sale OF eight hundred
shares of the stock owned by the United States in
the Dismal swamp Canal Company from the second
day Of January, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight
Ito which day said sale stands adjourned until
Saturday I'll ! eighth day of February, eighteen
hundred and ixty eight, az eleven O'Clock A 81.
Approved Jtu II, 1865.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19

sons making disclosures as parties teslifying as
Witnesses
Be It enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-.
sentatives OF the United States of America in Con.
gress assembled, That no answer or other pleading
OF any party, and no discovery, evidence OBJ
taiped by means OF any judicial proceeding from
any party or witness in this any foreign coun-
try, shall be given in evidence or in any manner
used against such party witness, his property
estate many court of the United States 10 any
proceedings by or before any officer of the United
States, in respect to any crime, for the enforce
ment of any penalty forfeiture BY reason of Any
act or omission of such party or witness. Provided
That nothing in this act shall be construed to ex
empt any party or witness from prosecution and
punishment for perjury committed by him in dis
covering testifying as aforesaid.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted. That this act
shall take effect from its pas sage. and shall app to
all pending proceedings aswel as to those hereafter
instituted.
anprcpaa kei,r 1cca
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19

of the Smithsonian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House OF Represeu-
tatiYes OF the United States Of America in Con
gtess assembled That the vacancies in the Board of
Regents of the Smithsonian Institution Of the class
''Other than members of Congress be filed by the
appointment OF Theodore ID. Noolsey of Connecti.
cut, William b. Astor of New York. join Maclean
of New Jersey and Peter Parker Of tn eli of Wash
ingtou.
Approved January H. 1868.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19
A REsoLUTIoN Ilmiting o0ntEaot. tor statIon

Year.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representa-.
tves of the United States of America in Congress
assembled That shall not be lawful for airy OF the
executive departments make contracts for station.
cry other supplies for longer term than one wear
from the time the contract is made; and that when.
proposals for supplies have been solicited the
parties responding to such solicitation shall be duly
notified of the time and place of opening the bids
and shall be permitted to be present either in person
or BY attorney, and a record of each bid shall then
and there be made
ApDrDygu II. 1853
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19

post route.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House OF Repre-
sentatives Of the United States of America in Con
gre5s assembled That the Southern Minnesota Rail
ROAD COMPANY corporation existing under the laws
Of the state OF Minnesota, is hereby authorized to
CONSTRUCT aud operate railroad bridge across the
mississippi river, between the " of La Crosse Wis
eonsn ena pc mt opposite, in the State Of Mime
sot with the consent Of the Legislature Of the states
Of Minnesota and Wiscon in, and said bridge by this
act authorized be constructed is hereby declared
70 be post route and subject all the to ms, con-
dtions, RESTRICTIONS and requirements, and entitled
to all the privileges named in an act approved July
twenty fifth, eighteen hundred and sixysx entitled
IAN act TO authorize the construction OF certain
bridges and to establish them post roads.
Approved February a. 1868. .-4
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19
a REsoLUTIoN prozidine fnr tha is.na .. oIotl

ing to soldiers and others, to replace clothing de-
sttoyed to event contagion.
I. Resolved by the Senate and House Of Represents.
tiYes Of the U nited states of America in Congress
assembled, = hat the Secretary OF War be and he is
hereby authorized at any time the recon mend
tlon Of the Surgeon General of the army, to order
grstutous issues of clothing TO soldiers who have
mad contagious Diseases and to hospital attendants
VINO nave hursed and attended such soldiers, TO re-
pace 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, 1868-04-19
A RESOLUTION rslsli5. - .,.. - - a..

a RESOLUTION relating to the survey of the
northern and northwestern lakes
=. Resolved BY the Senate and House Of Rspresenta-
tlves Of the United States of America in Congress
Assemblsd, That the second section OF an act en-
ntled An act making appropriations for the con.
srucuon preservation, and repairs of certain fortif
cations and other works OF defense for the fiscal year
en9ing June thirteth, eighteen hundred and tIxty.
eight approved March second, eighteen hundred
and seven, shall not apply to the appropriation
Tor the survey Of northern and orthWesterp laEes
Approved March 2, 1883.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19

Be it enacted By the senate and House Of Repre-.
sentatives Of the United States Of America in Don
gress assembled That the time for completing line
Of railroad from Dubuque to Sioux City in the State
of Iowa. for the construction Of which lands were
granted in alternate sections to said State BY act
titled AN act making grant of lands to the State
Of Iowa in alternate sections to aid in the oonstruc-
a on q FaEPaas 70 sag approved may nf'
same is extended until the first day Of January,
ne IN S saniect 20 'he
the time herein limited: Provided. THAT said road
shall be constructed on the most practical route by
which route shall be at all points within the limits OF
Said land grant and tine same shall be completed to
cen hundred and sixty nine, and thereafter at the
rate OF not less than forty miles each year and the
tanned as one continuous and unbroken line of road
from Dubuque to sioux City; and no lands shall be
disposed of, patented, certified for said pur.
poses more than forty miles in advance Of the point
time.
Approved March 2. 1903
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19
AN. ACT to facilitate the payment of soldiers
bounties under act Of eighteen hundred and


Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rem
resentatives OF the United States Of America n
Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the
Treasury be and he IS hereby authorized and di-
rected TO employ for not more than one year fifty
ADDITIONAL clerks in the division of the Second Audit
ors ONCE OF the Treasury Depart ment, to expedite
regard to soldiers claiming bounty under the pro
visions OF sections twelve and thirteen Of the act
entitled An act making appropriations f0T sundry
civil Expenses Of the government for the year end.
ing June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty
seven, and fpr other purposes, approved July
overweight, eighteen hundred and sixty six giving
IN e cases preference in said employment to soldiers
and saors honoraby discharged from the service Of
SEC. 9 And be il further enacted. That the Sec.
rotary OF the Treasury be and he is hereby authorized
and oected 70 procure and to provide adequate aud
convenient rooms for ali clerks employed in TIE
lnetton OF the muster rolls in said Office
SEC D. And be 1t further enacted That the assist
ant reAeurers OF the United States in the cities Of
new nork and San francisco be and they are hereby
dneetea 70, pay duplicate checks, for bounties
granted under the said act, upon notice and proof
Of the loss Of the original check or checks under
saen Isg1ianons a. the Secretary Of the Treasury
SIC. s And be it further enacted. That the Second
authorized 70 detail one clerk in his bureau. who
Of the several bounty acts for such Controller AMI
Auditor and such signature shall be as valid in al
respects as u signed By the said Controller and
AUDITOR who shall be responsible respectively for
the official acts Of said cleras. l-' "
Approved March 70, 1850.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19


Be it 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 are hereby authorized
in the settlement of accounts of paymasters of the
army TO allow such credits for over.2ayments made
ment OF the rebellion and prior to the passage Of
this act, as shall appear TO them to BE- just by such
vouchers and testimony as they shall require.
Approved March 49, 1868
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19
JOINT REso

JUlNI hEsOLUIIOh authorizing the transmits
tain Testimonials by the ldiutaat generals Of the
sentatiFeS Of the United States Of Amerioa In CON
eTess a1sssmbled That the aeiulsnt generals OF the
transmit through the mails tree of nostage auV
medals oertiheatss Of thanks, other testimonials
lures Of said States and Terrttories "a fhe soda1s
thereof under such regulations q the Postmaster
Annrovad March 1Qo1
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19
JOINT R5Fsso 2I T. e atizs t. the Postofo,

A RESOLUTION to authorize the erection of mil
itary storehouse 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
4. Kimberly, army and Ravy 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 tne Secre
tsry of War sha deem compatible with the interests
Of the government.
Approved March l6, 1858.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19
SCHUYLER COLFAX,
Speaker Of the House Of Repre- sentatives,
r II WAnE

President Of the Senate pro tempore.
Endorsed by the President Received February
D, 1868
NOTE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SIATE.-The fore
going act having been presented the President of
the United States for his approval and not having
been returned by him TO the house of Congress in
which =. originated within the time prescribeI by
the Constitution of The United States, as become
law without his approval
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-19

JOINT RESOLUTION CHANGING the time Of hold
ing the annual meeting 1i The atooIr hoiders al tha
Union Pacific Railrp1d Company.
Be L resolved b the Senate and Houss Of Repre-
aen eatives q the United States Of America 10 Don
aresl asAembleds That the time Of holding tho %.