New-York tribune., 1869-04-12
LAWS PASSED AT THE FIRST SESSION XLlST
CONGRESS.
PUBLIC LAWS.

gold aud Gilver unless otherwise expressly stiPu.,
pledges the faith of the United states 10 reSpo ~
specie payments as possible. Approved mdIoI 90
An act supplementary to an act enttled an het 49, "
aurhorze fhe extension construction and use OF at
eral branch Of the Baltimore and Potomac @ Thrr ,
a~G @ Wi'h ,bes Es ibe route by which city
be entered by said road, and fixes me nih1 M III VI 20 Ia
mining all disputes as to properly aiSnS 'no o Va 'N
road in the District Approved March ~ ,,,s G., tho
An act for the further security OF equal rights y @ tS
Diect ~ Counba strikes the word whltellolh an "s
mr. ordinances of The District which restricts he Hsht o
any person hold olee Approved NIrGn nntcr Railway
Comnany Charters Company with power TO build
railroad from the ea& 81 crosSS xTs tracks
at legal grade to the Potomac or Eastern branc auoWs
capital Of 100000; must be completed In three years
Annroycd March 20.
An act to abolish the Office of Chief OF Stan to tho Cen
eral OF the Army Approved ApuS
An act TO amend An act regulating tho tenure OF
tain civil Offices" Repeats Sections and OF said ret,
advice OF the senate shall only be removed by the ezpra
on Of hs time OF service with the consent OF the Sem
ate During recess OF the Senate any oeer may DC sus
pended till the close Of the next session. but the President
shall send the nomination OF his successor to me senate
An act TO amend an act entitled An act 70 provide
bonds and to provide for the circulation and redemption
thereof approved June g. 1864 by e1endng certain pen
enumerated in Section 65 accessories to the same
degree as principals. Approved April o.:
extend the charter OF Washington CITY," &c. Extends IL
to continue in force for one year Approved April
1865 between the United states and Mexico, for the
adjustment Of claims Authorizes the President to ap
Secretary a salary OF not over $500 and an Agent TO
present claims on behalf OF ms @ At noS over
directs the Secretary u State 10 furnish all necessary pa
pers which are in his possession gives power compel
testimony Of Witnesses aud grants the Commissioner
power make rules for its guidance. Approved Apfl7
An act relating to Freedmen's hospitals. Authorizes
the continuance certain hospitals 10 be subject to the
discretion OF the President Approved April7.
women in the Distrctof Columbia Right property real
or personal belonging 10 her when married. absolute as
band nor liable for his debts Husband shall not be
bound by any contract Of hers in relation to TINS prop
erty but execution may issue against her Approved
AprllO. ...
tngent expenses OF the Indian Department. ana Tor in
dn2g treaty stpuations with various Indian tribes icr
600 TO be expended under the superintendent OF
commission Of Friends to be appointed by the PIes
| An act 70 amend an act entitled "An act imposing
taxes distilled spirits and tobacco aud for other pur
An act making appropriations to supply deficiencies ~
the appropriations for the service OF the Government Tor
priaons FOR tho year ending june go 1870 and Tor other
ss Rp for e
and harbors FOR the fiscal year ending juno 80
1870 Approprates {20O0Oo for repair extension, pres
ervaton and completion of improvements In rivers ana
habOrs under the direction OF the Secretary OF who
shall make expenditures so as bos TO subserye the inter
OF commerce, aad report at the commencement Oh
s S6t s SGS To- TSpeS an ast Of the Of ScwMe1
ico mp0sng captation tax on bovine cattle All acts
Of said Legislature imposing such tax on cattle from
other States or Territories or from Mexico are repealed
Smith Railroad Company to complete the first section OF
90 miles Of said road Extends tho Tune three years from
sold only 70 actual settlers IN no greater amount than
act declare aud fix the status OF Judge Advocates
Army. Fixes tho number at eight and authorizes
vacancies to be filed by the President Approved
An act authorizing the submission of the constitutions
of Virginia Mississippi ana Texasto vote OF the people
and authorizing the election of state officers provided BY
the said constitutions and Members Of Congress Author
zes the President 70 order elections III these states when
ever he shall think advisable No ono OF these States
Amendment and their action shall be accepted by Com
An act 10 establish certain post Approved
An act to renew certain grants of land TO the State Of
AsRa9s m a9 to amend tie judicial system Of the United
eight Associates, OF whom six shall be quorum author
zes the additional Associate to be appointed There shall
salary OF S. 900 each 10 have same power as che Su
preme Court Judges when on Circuit. Supreme Court
appointment of the Clerk, which shall be made by Circuit
Judge Court may be held by different Judges 10 der
Judge having served 10 and being of the
airy during his life Act shall take effect first Monday in
December, 1869. Approved April 10
papers executed and issued to the Iowa Northern Central
Railroad Company Approved April TO-
to aid in the construction OF railroad aud telegraph line
from the Central Pacific Railroad In California, to Port
land in Oregon" approved July 2, 1856. Approved
An act making available an appropriation heretofore
An Sct 10 discontinue saut st. Marie as port OF entry
in the Superior District and to establish Marquette Ia
lieu thereof. Approved April TO-
An act concerning the Attorney GeneralI Approved
PUBLIC RESOLUTIONS.
Authorizing the removal OF the public stables steam
sawml, and other buildings from tho capital grounds;
Approved March %. ...
Joint resolution TO supply a,omlsson in the enrolment
of the "Act making appropriations Tor sundTy civil
penses Of the Government for the year ending June 80
1870 ana Tor oneT Pnfposesd M nPTteu rGh n 81 lso0
proprated hereby 1920 Approved Marches
resolution relative 70 consular fees amends section
t75 20 to be paid into the Treasury. by making 1t take
effect Jan J. 1867 instead Of on s passage and all fees
funded Approved March 2s.
In relation to llghhonsee,s on the coast OF Oregon
the consent Of the Legislature to purchase the Sites Ap
Joint resolution to supply omissions in the enrolment Of
certain appropriation acs approved March 1869: Pro
warehouses shall reimburse TO the United States the sal
aries OF stoekeepers No. after tho passage OF this act
sr9anSs, $4,000 Approval March o'''' 70 A'D'' "D
Joint resolution to facilitate the construction OF the
application Of amount appropriated for next fiscal year.
Relating 70 Government buildings at Fort Totten Da-
kota Territory Approved April @.
the army: Keeps them as now fixed Til juno 1870 Ap
proved Aprl6
Joint resolution authorizing the building Of railroad
bridge over the Ohio River at Paducah, KY Approved
April7
JOINT resolution for the relief OF settlers upon the alb
sentee Shawnee lands Kansas: Authorizes said set
tiers 10 purchase such lands In tracts OF not
acres Approved April 7.
Joint resolution concerning vacancies In the Adutant
QeneraIs department. Exempts vacancies In said
Department from the Cooperation OF the Army Appropria
tion bill OF last session: Approved April 10
Joint resolution authorizing the transfer Of certain
JOINT resolution enabling .actua settlers TO purchase
proved April 10
Joint resolution in relation the Burlington and Mis-
souri, River Railroad branch OF the Union Pacific Rail
road. Authorizes the charter Of said road TO DO 30