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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28
[PUBLIC-NO. 10. I

AN ACT to vacate the Fort Dakota military reser'
walton in the Territory OF Dakota, and 1or otner
purposes.
Be il enacted by the Senate and House OF Repre-
seutativcs of the United States OF America IN Con
cress assembled That the military reservation at
Fort Dakota. III the county of MEnehaha, and Ie-
ritorv OF Dakota. be, and the same is hereby,
vacated and the lands embraced in said reserya-
walton shall be subject to private entry under the
provisions of the presumption and homestead laws
OF the United States, except so much Thereon as
NAV he embraced in sections heretofore reserved
for school purposes: Provided. That nothing III this
act shall he SO construed to interfere with amy
rights which may have accrued previous 10 the
withdrawal of said lands for the purposes OF such
reservation: And provided also. That any improve
ments on said reservation made by the military
authorities prior to its REIMBURSEMENT By the See
aud receiver of the land Office of the district in
which said reservation is situated. and paid for by
the purchaser of the lands on which the same are
located And provided further, That patent shall
issue for any portion of said lands until the i'm
provements thereon shall have been paid Tor at
their appraised value.
Approved July IA, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28

AN ACT to discontinue the Clarksvllle, Arkansas,
land district and the establishment of an adj
ditonal land district il that State.
Bel enacted by the Senate and House OF Repre-
sentatives of the United States of America IL Con-
rr-ss assembled. That the district o; lands now
subject to disposal 1T GAINESVILLE. ARKANSAS. be, and
the same is hereby discontinued IRON and
after TIE first day OF July, eighteen hun
dred and seventy, and thar thereafter
the said lard district be divided as follows:
Beginning at the common to townships
twelve and thirteen north, ranges seventeen and
eighteen west, and running thence west between
said townships TO the corner common 10 townships
twelve and thirteen north, ranges twentN-siX ana
twenty-sevpn west: thence south with said range
line to the corner common Of townships Llne
and ten north; thence west on the line he
tween said townships 10 the western boundary
of tie State. the LANDS living north Of said division
line and within the limits of tie said llarksvil'e
district, TO be subject to disposal ii. HARRISON
Arkansas, and those lands lying south OF said dl-
pos:ll at Dar,iauelle. Arkansas to be known and
designated as the Harrison and Darduelle land dis
trict.
SIC. 2. And he it further enacted, That the Presi
dent of the United States is hereby authorized 10
appoint by and with the advice ard consent OF the
Senate of the United States, OF during the recess
thereof, and until the end of the next ensuing
session. a register and receiver for each OF sad
land districts, who shall be required to reside at
the site of their respective offices. who shall ne
subject the laws and responsibilities. and
whose compc nstion and fees si!a be res i,ecuVtly
the same per aIllum as are now aiOwed py laws
TO other land Offices il said State.
Approved, July IA, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28

nied by his certificate Of tho number Of tons or
pounds of coal and the number of cords or parts Of
cords of wood in each load or parcel.
SEC. T. And be it further enacted, That the proper
accounting officer OF the treasury shall be furnished
with a copy Of the appointment Of each inspector;
weigher and measurer appointed under this act. and
thatit shall net be lawful for any accOuptins officer
to pass allow to the credit of any disbufsng OIL
him for purchase of anthracite or bituminos coal.
for wood, unless the voucher therefor is accom-
panied by certificate of the proper inspector,
weigher and measurer that the quantity paid for
has been determined 10y him as required by this
act.
SIC. 3. And be It further enacted That Congress
may at any time repeal. amend OF alter this act.
Approved, July II, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28
TPUBLlC-NO. l66.
AN ACT to require national banks going into llqca
ton to retire their circulating notes.

AN ACT to require national banks going into liQuica-
ton to retire their circulating notes
Be it enacted by the Senate and House OF Repre-
sentatives OF the United States of America III Con
gress assembled, That every bank that has hereto
fore gone into liquidation under the provisions OF
section ortytwO of the national currency act siia4i
be required to deposit lawful money OF the United
States for its outstanding circulation within SIXTY
days from the date of the passage Of this act nh0
every bank that may hereafter 70 into liquidation
shall be required to deposit lawful money OF the
United States for its outstanding circulation WITHIN
six months from the date OF the vote 20 go INTO
liquidation; whereupon the bonds pledged as sec u
rity for such circulation shall be surrendered to the
association making such deposit. And if any bank
shall tail make :he deposit and take up its bonds
for thirty days after the expiration OF the time
specified, the Controller of the Currency sian
have power to sell the bonds pledged for the circi-
lation of said bank at public auction in New York
city, and after providing tor the redemption ana
CANCEL ation Of said circulation, and the necessary
expenses of the sale, to pay over any balance re,
manning from the proceeds to the bank, OF IFS eSaI
representative: Provided, That banks which are
winding up good faith for the purpose OF coIlSG4-
idating with other banks shall be exempt from me
PROVISIONS of this act: And provided further That
the assets and liabilities OF banks i'll liquidation
shall he reported by the banks with Which they are
III process OF consolidation.
Approved, July A. 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28

is dali. gaining s' Ss rendered sp& Absolutely
m macessarv br events. Should this be SO, it
= I;sSia nrobabie that his holiness VIII take
~ ~ the United Sta.es. He expresses
fears however, in spite of our assurances,
that his presence would lead to excitement
and trouble. HIS resignation is touching.
After the reading of the dispatch, a few
remarks were made, in which it was admit
ted that to avoid trouble it would be neces-
gary. should the Holy Father take up his res
idence here. to act with extreme caution to
prevent needless alarm among the Catholics.
Highly encouraging reports from different
parts of the country were read. Already
four millions of dollars We're pledged, and
there would be no difficulty i'll raising
the fifteen millions proposed. should his
holiness decide to come. This is the good
work alluded to in the dispatch.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28
IPvBLIC-No, 1851


AN ACT to regulate the purchase Of fael for the
legislative, executive and Judicial departments,
and for the military and naval establishments
of the United States in the District of Columbia
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-
seutatives OF the United States of America in Con-
gress assembled, That from and after the passage
OF this act it shall not he lawful for any officer or
person in the civil military naval service OF the
United States in the District Of Columbia to pur-
chase anthracite bituninous coal OF wood Tor the
public service except condition that the same
shall, before delivery he inspected and weighed or
measured by some competent person, to he appoint
ed by the head of the department or chief OF the
branch Of the service for which the purchase IS
made, and that the person 80 appointed shall pc
fore entering upon the duty of inspector we1.her
and measurer, and to the satisfaction Of the APP
pointing officer, bind himself with not less than two
sure'ies in the penal sum Of five thousand dollars,
that each and every ton of coal weighed by him
shall consist Of two Thousand two hundred and
forty pounds and that each and every cord of wood
to lie SO measured shall be of the standard measure
Of one hundred and twenty-eight cubic feet. And
the inspector, weigher and measurer hereby to be
appointed shall be entitled 70 receive from the
vendors of fuel weighed and measured by him,
twenty cents for each ton of coal weighed and nne
cents for each cord Of wood measured by him: Pro-
vided, That each load or parcel of wood coal
weighed and measured by him shall be aecompa-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28
lPuBLIC-No. nj
AN ACT 20 establish port Of delivery at Kansas
CITY, Missouri

Be il enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States of America i'll Con-
gress assembled, That the city OF Kansas. il the
State OF Missouri, shall be- and is hereby coistl-
tuted a port Of delivery, annexed to ana made
part of the collection district of New Orleans. ard
shall he subject to the same regulations aud re-
stIictions other ports OF delivery in the United
States: and all the privileges ana iilciiIties afforded
by the act of Congress OF the second March eighteen
hundred and thilty-cne. entitled Ar act allowing
the duties on foreign merchandise imported into
Pi,tsburg. Wheeling. Cincinnati, Louisville. SAINT
Louis. Nashville. and Natchez to be secured and
laid at those places shall he extended 10 said
port. 4 surveyor OF customs shall he appointed 10
reside at said port and perform the duties pre-
scrib-l by law who shall receive the same compen
sation now provided or which may hereafter be
provided by law FOR surveyors of the SAME grade.
Approyed July Il, 1870,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28
rPrBLIC-No. GIL
AN ACT 70 authorize the paving ard sewerage OF
III street. Washington district CT Columui.

AN ACT 70 authorize the paving dltu e'"' .'-N Va
III street. Washington, district CT tolulhu1ii.
I'd il enacted by the Senate and House OF Repre-
seu}atiyes of the United States OF America ii Con
,rl Is asse mbled That the Mayor OF WASHINGTON
fhe kommis s;oner OF Public Buildings. and " lian
Sri,krey Wilson Z. Brown and s. II. hartlran OF
tie civ of Washington, be and they are he!ehy ap-
noih.ed commissioners for the purpose Il paving
audi seweling NJ street north. between New YORK
and Vermont avenues. who shall serve without
ccu]peusation: and all vacancies occasicned by
death, or resignation otherwise. shall he fl!led
bv Tie Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia.
Sic 2 And be it further enacted, Tat TO enable
the said commissioners to carry cat tie purpose OF
this act they shall have the same power now cor
feried upon the corporation of the city OF "ashnS-
tom 10 levy tax upon the property fronting On
said street sufficient to pay for sand paving ana sew
craze which shall he collected III tbs manner now
prelscribed by law, and when so collected. the
amount thereof shall be paid over 20 the coninlis
sioters aforesaid. The said commissioners siial
hay the power of directing the manner OF putting
in uhe gas and water pipes Oh said street. WHEN
tho points before mentioned.
Sic. 3. And be it further enacted. That the cor.
poIation of Washington shall pay for paving and
Sewerage Of the space oceasioued by ihe cross
str cts and alleys; and such alleys and streets as
mly abut against the said stree. without cross
inait shall pay the same rate as L the same was
priI ate property.
Nc L. And lie it further enacted, That this act
be In and after its passage and ak laws
coHfiictir. with its provisions are hereby repeated
Approved, June II, 1870
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28
Approved, July II, 1870.
fPuBLIC-No. 1871
AN ACT relinquishing whatever title may remain |

AN ACT relinquishing whatever title may remain
i'll the United States TO a certain parcel Of
ground i'll Fremont, Ohio, TO the corporation Of
Fremont.
Be il enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-.
seItaJives of the United States of America III Con-
gIess assembled, That whatever title may remain
city of Fremont formerly CroghansviIlc Ohio laid
out under the act OF Congress of April twenty-siX,
eighteen hundred and sixteen, which is not in
cluded il any the lots, out-lots, streets and ave-
nues OF TIE city bat lying between thelots streets
and avenues, and the Sanduslzy river as Indicated
and the is hereby relinq to the coIpor-
alton OF Fremont.
Approved July II. 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28
TPrBMC-So. 1901

AN ACT to amend an act entitled " An act amenda-
tory OF the organic law o. Colorado Territory,
and for other purposes approved May fourth,
eighteen hundred and seventy
Be !. enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatives of the United States of America in Con-
-ress assembled. That the first section OF an act
entitled An act anendatory OF the organic law
OF Colorado Territory and FOR other purposes ap-
proved MAY fourth, eighteen hundred and seventy
be- and the same is SO far amended. that writs of
error shall be allowed from any decision OF pro-
bate court to the supreme court OF SAID territory,
in the same manner they We're allowed before the
passage of the act to which this is ;tlneuditory.
Approved, July II, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28
fPUBLlC-No. 1891

AN ACT to make the Territory OF Arizona sepa-
rate surveying district, and 70 establish the
Office Of surveyor general therein.
Be il enacted Ivy the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States OF America in Con
gress assembled. That the Territory OF Arizona is
hereby created separate surveying district, and
Senate, shall be- and hereby is. authorized 20 ap-
point n surveyor general for the Telrit.ry, wEcse
annual salary shall he three thousand dollars. and
whose power. authority. and duties snail be- tEe
same as those provided by law for the surveyors
general Of Oregon. He shall have lu'per allowance
tor clerk lire. Office rent. and fuel and he shall To-
cate his office from time 20 time at suci places as
may be directed by the President OF the United
States.
Approved july u, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28
TPuBLIC-No. l56.
AN ACT to establish port of delivery at St Joseph
Missouri.

Be il enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States of america i'll Con-
gress assembled. That the city OF st. Joseph, i'll
the State of Missouri shall be, and is hereby con-
stituted port of delivery, annexed to and made a
part of the collection district OF New Orleans and
Shall I've subject to the Same regulations and re-
strictiOn other ports OF delivery in the United
States, and all the privileges and facilities afforded
by the act OF Congress OF the second March, eigh-
teen hundred and thirty-one, entitled - An act
allowing the duties foreign merchandise i'm
ported into PttsburG, Wheeling. Cincinnati, Louis.
vile, st. Louis Nashville and Natchez, to be secured
and paid at those places" shall be extended TO said
port. surveyor of customs shall be appointed to
reside at said port and perform the duties pre-
scribed by law, who shall receive the same COM
pensation provided or which Glay hereafter
be provided 10y law for surveyors OF the same
grade.
Approved, July H. 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28
A DISPATCH FROM An AMERICAN
BISHOP.
The Pope Coming to America.
From the st. Louis Republican,

New YORK, September 24.-The Roman
Catholics of this city have been profoundly
moved by the recent events in Italy. At a
meeting to-day Of wealthy laymen and
monument ecclesiastics, the following pri-
yate dispatch from an American bishop was
read
,ooJ xrork The future is dark. In an in
tSsrv;ew With Antonelli to-day, he said that
II was impossible to remain here The
cs,ncii has been dissolved, but large num-
her OF the members will remain until pro-
eramme has been decided upon. The faction
IN fayor Of abandoning the temporal power
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28
[PuBLlC-Ne. I'LL
AN ACT in amendment of the act entitled An act
establishing an uniform system OF bankruptcy
throughout the United States.

throughout the United States.
Be il enacted by the Senate and House OF Repre-
seutatives of the United States of America i'll Con-
sress assembled, That the provisions of the second
clause of the thirty third section OF said act as
amended by the first section of an act in amend
nent thereof, approved July twenty-seven eighteen
hundred and sixty eight, shall not apply TO those
debts from which the bankrupt seeks discharge
which were contracted prior to the first day OF Jan
uary. eighteen hundred and sixty.nne.
SEC 2. And be it further enacted. That the clause
in the thirty ninth section of said act Which now
reads 'or who. being banker merchant, Oh trader
has fraudulently stopped or suspended and not re-
sllmed payment of his commercial paper within a
period OF fourteen days" shall be amended to
read as follows cor who, being a banker broker
merchant, trader, manufacturer, or miAer. has
fraudulently stopped payment, or who has stopped
or suspended and not resumed payment of his com
mercial paper within period of fourteen days
Approved, July IA, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28

An ait tn authorize the reduction of the width OF
du alley in square number three hundred and
seyeuty.six, III the city Of Washington.
Pc Il enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatiyes of the United States OF America IN CON
cress assembled. That the mayor board OF aiuers
men and board OF common council OF the city OF
Wasiin rton be- and they hereby are, authorized TO
reduce the width OF the public alley entering
square number three hundred and seventy
from Ninth street west from its present wldth OF
twelve feet to the width Of seven feet, ana thaI
the portion which will be restored to lndlvlduai
proIjerty Nv such reduction be added 10 the lot
lumber twente.two, from which the entire ;.iey
was iginaly taken.
A,tnrovel June l. 1870,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28
E-OFFICIAL.E
LAWS oFfHE UNITED STATES.
Passed ut the second Session OF tne
Forty.frst Congress.
IPrBLlC-No. ISL


AN ACT 20 repeal the preamble OF an &C. IN re.a
ION to the National Theological insttute, ap
and seventy. ,, ~ p,rr.
Be It enacted by the Senate ard House OF Repre- pre-
senttiyes of the United States OF America IN Con
Cresl assem- bltd That the preamble to an act en-
titled An act declaring the construction OF An
act to incorporate the National lheoiosiGa! ms,
tutel approved May tenth. eighteen hundred anu
siyr,six and also An act to amend an act entitled
An Let to incorporate the National Iieoiosc;l N,
same apprOyed April twentysecond, eighteen
hundred and seventy, be, and the same Is Hereby,
repealed, ,o-.
Approved, June !, 1870
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28
.pproved, July "a, 1870.
fPuBL!C-No, IFS.

AN ACT to declare forfeited to the United States
certain lands granted TO the State Oh LOUISIANA
to aid in constructing railroad therein
BE it enacted by TIE Senate and House OF Repre-
sentatiyes of the United States of America III Con
"ress assembled, That all the lands which wei G
Granted by Congress, in the year eighteen hundred
and ttty-sx to the State of Louisiana, 10 aid III tie
const ruetion of the New Orleans Opelousas ana
Great Western railroad, and which have not been
lawfully disposed OF by the said STATE uuder sil't
grant which has expired by limitation, or by act OF
Congress since the original grant, are hereby de-
clared forfeited to tie United States, and these
lands shall hereafter be disposed OF other public
lands of the United States,
Approved July H. 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28
IPCBLIC.-NO. 49,
AN ACT for the relief of the United States and Bra
yi1 in

I'll Steamship Company.
Be il enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the Omitted States OF America III Con-
gress assembled. That the Secretary OF the liesu-
~ be- and lie is hereby authorized TO refund TO the
United States and Brazil steamship Company, OUT
OF any money in the treasury not otherwise ;,l1ro-
priated all sms heretofore collected 1T the custom
house at New York city by way of tonnage taxes
upon the vessels of said company employed III man
service between the United States and Brazil u,dtr
the provisions of the act Of twenty Eight Nay,
eighteen hundred and s;xty-four, entitled An act
authorizing the establishment OF mai. steam.
ship service between the United States alid Brazil!
Notwithstanding that such sums were paid without
due lega protest and appeal: Provided, That salts
factory evidence shall be produced 10 the sald
Secretary that at the time the said taxes were I'M
posed the said vessels were in Brazil specially ek-
enlpted from similar exactiOns to which other yes
sells were in the ports Of that country liable.
approved July IA, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28

PUBLIC-No. 1872.
AN ACT to establish certain post roads.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House 0; re-
sentatives of the United States OF America IN
gress assembled, That the following be estaols
as post roads:
ALABAMA.
From Scottsboro to Lebanon.
From Evergreen to COkervie.
From Abbeyille, via Martinsville and SMiup
to Columbia.
From Huntsville to Center Hill.
From Huntsville, via Meridianviile, 20 ray
vile.
From New Market to Flora.
From Larkin's Fork to Hunts Station.
From Troy to Ozark.
From TOmlins to Vernon. N
From Ozark, via Haw Ridge and Elba, 10 bu
From Garrison Point to Hanby's Mills.
ARKANSAS.
From De Wallis Bluff to Pine Bluff
From ille,tO Ash Flat.
From Marshall to Dover.
From Cotton Plant to Desarc
From Brinkley to Augusta.
From Dardanelle to Waldron
From Galena to CarrOlltOn.
From Harrison to FOrsythe, missouri.
From Monticello to Auburn. "a,
From Little Rock to AUSTIN viz Purdons;
Metre, Yates Mill, and Bellamy's and SaunaeH
stsFttf ARIZONA.
Prom Walnut Grove to Wickenburg.
Flom Prescott to Williaaps0n's Valley.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28
lPuBLIC-No. l62.
AN ACT 20 extend the time for presenting CLAIMS

AN ACT 70 extend the time for presenting claims
for additional bcuuties.
Re II enacted nv the SENATE and House of Repre-
natives o the United States oI America III toil-
r1ess assembled, That the time Tor prcsen i1nG
claims for additional bcUnties granted 70 soldiers
by the twelfth and thirteenth sections ui tie act OF
July twcnt y-eigi,th, eighteen hundred ana SHY
SIX is hereby extended until the expiration OF slh
months after the passage of this act after which
time all claims for such hOunties not presented IN
tue form shall nc void: and the fourth section OF
the act approved March third. eighteen hundred
and sixtv-lile entitled An act III relation 10 addl-
toual boullt;es ard ior other purposes IS hereby
repealed.
AmroycI July IS. 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28
FPUBLIC-No. sc.
AN ACT to make legal certain ac. Of the Council
of the city OF " asii.ngtOn.

IN N
of the city OF " .isl.ngton.
Re il enacted by the Senate and House OF Repre-
seHtatives OF the United states OF America IN Con
yrJss assembled That a certain act OF the Councils
OF 1.-The city OF Washington, approved .Ae twenty
si It'll day Of October, eighteen hundred ard sixty
trustees of the Foundry Methodist Episcopal
Church be. and is hereby. declared 10 he a legal
act and not inconsistent with The powers OF the
corvorate authorities of the city of WashilIgtOn and
thtv are hereby empowered and directed 10 pay 20
said trustees the OF toCr hundred dollars and
tweuty cents III accordance w!th Inc ;.Lolnt
appropriated by said act.
-Eu,,royeC June 2l 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-28

"Wcu. David" said poor but worthy
citizen TO one of the State street magnatcs.
the world has prospered with you: and
they say You are immensely rich Well"
replied David. perhaps it is true, but we
cannot take our gold with us when We 90,
at would melt if you did, was the quick
rcfOrr.