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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
IPCBLIC-No. I'll
AN ACT to establish port of delivery at Kansas
City, Missouri.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
senatives of the United States Of America in Con-
gress assembled, That the city of Kansas, in the
State of Missouri, shall be, and is hereby, consti-
tItted port of delivery, annexed to and made a
part of the collection district of New Orleans and
shall be subject to the same regulations and re-
strctons as other ports of delivery in the United
States and all the privileges and facilities afforded
by the act ofCongress of the second March, eighteen
hundred and thirty-one, entitled IAN act allowing
the duties foreign merchandise imported into
Pittsburg, Wheeling, Cincinnati Louisville, Saint
Louis, Nashville. and Natchez to be secured and
paid at those Places shall be extended to said
port A surveyor of customs shall be appointed to
reside at said port and perform the duties pre-
scIibed 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.
Approved July Ii, 1870,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
TPUBLrC-NO. 158.

AN ACT to make the Territory Of Arizona sepa-
rate surveying district, and to establish the
office of surveyor general therein.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives 0f the United States of America in Con-
gress assembled, That the Territory of Arizona is
hereby created separate surveying district, and
that the President, by and with the consent Of the
Senate, shall be, and hereby is, authorized 20 ap-
point surveyor general for the Territory, whose
annual salary SHAH be three thousand dollars, and
whose JOwer, authority. and duties shall be the
same as those provided by law for the surveyors
general of Oregon. He shall have proper allowance
for clerk hire, office rent and fuel and he shall To-
cate his Office from time to time at such places
may be directed by the President of the United
States
Ao0rnyed July IL 1870
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
MAYORALrY OF NKw ORLEANS, I
City Hall, September 20, 1870. !

City Hail. September 20, 1870. !
- No. 459-AdministratiO Series.]
Resolred, That the sum of $500 is hereby
contributed to the support and maintenance
OF the four fire companies, composing the
Firsmen's Charitable Association Of the
Sixth District of this city, late city of JEFF
ferson, and that the Department of Public
Accounts is hereby authorized to warrant
on the Department of Finance for that
amount and for that purpose.
Adopted by the Council of the city Of
New Orleans, September q, 1870.
Yeas: West, Shaw, Delassize, Emley,
Pierce, Walton, Bonzano.
BENZ. +. FLANDERS, Mayor.
true copy:
H. CONQUEST CLARKE. Secretary
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
MAYORALTY OF NHw ORLEANS,
City Hall, September 20, 1870. }
mo. 456-AdminiStratiDu Series.


Resolred, That the adjudication by the
Administrator of WaterwOrks and Public
Buildings, of contract, under a resolution
adopted August %, 1870, Administration
series, for remodeling the lower story Of the
Algiers inow Fifth District) Courthouse, to
make it serve the purpose of police station
and jail, unto John I. Hamlin for the sum
and price of four thousand five hundred
and fifty dollars (S4550), with Joseph II.
Wilson as security in the sum of fifteen hun
bred dollars (Sl5OOl, be and the same is
hereby approved, the security accepted, and
the Mayor authorized to sign and execute,
on behalf Of the city, the necessary contract
to carry the same into effect.
Adopted by the Council of the city of New
Orleans, September q, 1870.
Yeas: West, Shaw, Delassize, Emley,
Pierce, Walton. BOnzano.
BENZ. +. FLANDERS, Mayor.
true copy:
II. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
MAYORALrY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, September 20, 1870. )
administration Seriesl

No. 466-AdministratiOn Seriesl
Resolred, That permission is hereby
granted to Jacob Holzenthal to erect soap
factory at the corner of Josephine and Mag
nolia streets; provided that in rendering fat
he use steam-tight tanks The said privil-
eye to be subject to revocation at the pleas
ure of the Council.
Adopted by the Council of the city of
New Orleans September q. 1870.
BENZ. +. FLANDERS, Mayor.
A true copy:
H. CoNQuEsr CLARKE, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30

II hear SO much from Republicans about
Aredeeming' the State" writes a venerable
Methodist lady to friend in New York,
"that am sure the Millennium can not be
much longer delayed. When politicians I'M
dertake the work Of redemption, it is sure
sign that the plummet Of the Lord has pene-
trated even to the lowest depths of in
EQUITY"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
MAYORALrY OF NRw ORLEANS,
City Hall, September %, 1910.

No. Observation-Disclosures Series.
Resolred, That the Administrator of Pub
lie Accounts warrant on the Department of
Finance, in favor of the Directre sses Of the
House of Good Shepherd, for the sun
two thousand dollars, to aid in the erectio
of the building now in course of c(onstru
ton for said institution.
Adopted by the Council of the cityA Of Me-
Orleans, September q. 1870.
Yeas: Shaw, Delassize. Emley, Rierd
Walton, BonzanO-6.
Nay: Vest.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, MayorN
A true copy:
II. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
Approved, July IA, 1870.
fPVyLIC-No, ISL

AN ACT to declare forfeited to the Uaited States
certain lands granted to the State of Louisiana
to aid in constructing a railroad therein.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatives of the United States of America in Con
gross assembled, That all the lands which were
granted by Congress-, in the year eighteen hundred
and ffty-sx to the State of Louisiana, to aid in the
construction of the New Orleans OpelOusas and
Great Western railroad, and which have not been
lawfully disposed of by the said State under said
grant, which has expired by limitation, or by act of
Congress since the original grant are hereby de-
clared forfeited to the United States, and these
lands shall hereafter be disposed of other public
lands of the United States,
AnnrnYed LILLY Ia 1870
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
[PCBLIC-NO. 174.1

AN ACT to amend section four of the act Of March
thirty -one, eighteen hundred and sixty eight.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentarves of the United States of America in Con-
gress assembled, That there shall not be assessed
collected under or by virtue of section fouz Of
and sixty eight entitled IAN act to exempt certain
manufacturers from internal tax, and for other
lard -renderers OF those engaged i'll smoking hams,
curing meats or others known as in the provision
trade, manufacturers within the meaning Of the
said section; and if any such tax shall have been
assessed but not collected the same is hereby ne.
mitted.
Annroyed Julv 1870
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
OEF1CIAL.
Passed ut the Second Session of tho
F0rty.frst Congress.
TPUBLIC-NO, Isl

AN ACT to repeal the preamble of an act in rela.
proved April twenty.second eighteen hundred red
and seventy.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre.
sentatives of the United States Of America in Con-
gress assembled, That the preamble to an act en-
titled +" An act declaring the construction of An
act to incorporate the National Theological Insti-
tnte, approved May tenth. eighteen hundred and
sixty-sx and also An act to amend act entitled
An act to incorporate the National Theological In
same" approved April twenty.second, eighteen
hundred and seventy, be, and the same is hereby,
repealed,
Approved, June l. 1870
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
MAYoRALrY OF NKw ORLEANS
City Hall, September %. 1870.

City Hall, September 20, 1870 5
mo. decentralization Series.l
Resolred, That permission be and the
same is hereby granted to Mrs. Ellen Viii
llains 10 Keep, ON the levee, stand for the
SAFE OF CAKES, etc., said stand to be of such
SIZE, ana located at such place, as shall be
designated by the Administrator of I'M
provements; provided, that this permission
De subject to revocation at the pleasure of
the Council
Adopted by the Council of the city of New
Orleans, September 81, 1870
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor
A true copy:
ii. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
(PCBLIC-Eo. 1871

AN ACT to annul portion of certain statute of
the Territory Of New Mexico, and for other
purposes
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States of America in Con-
gress assembled. That the following recited por
ton of o statute of the Territory of New Mexico,
approved February second, eighteen hundred and
sixty-fve viz: And no writ of execution shall on
any account be executed on the real estate of any
person, if there be 10 mortgage made by the hus-
band and wife owning the said property and the
mortgage must have been executed with all the
hereby, dsapproved and declared null and void; ;
Provided, That there shall be exempt from levy
and forced sale under any process or order from
any court of law equity in said Territory the lot
parcel of ground and the buildings thereon
pied as a residence and owned by the debtor, being
a householder and having family to the value of
one thousand dollars. And if, in the opinion of the
creditors, the premises claimed by such debtor as
exempt are worth more than one thousand dollars,
then it shall be lawful for the officer to advertise
and sell the said premises and out of the proceeds
of such sale to pay such execution debtor the said
sum of one thousand dollars, which shall be exempt
from execution for one year thereafter and apply
the balance on said execution And provided fur
Their. That no sale shall be made unless a greater
sum than thousan dollars shall be bid for said
premises
Approved July H. 1870
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
TPUBLIC-NO. 81. |
AN ACT to authorize the paving and sewerage

AN ACT to authorize the paving and sewerage OF
street Washington, District of Columbia.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House OF repre-
sentatves of the United States Of America In Con-
grlss assembled, That the Mayor OF washington,
the Commissioner of Public Buildings, and William
Stickney Wilson 4. Brown and 5. II. Kaufman, OF
the city of Washington be and they are hereby ap-
pojnted commissioners for the purpose OF paving
and sewering NJ street north, between New York
and Vermont avenues, who shall serve without
compensation and all vacancies occasioned by
death or resi- gnation otherwise, shall be filled
by the Supreme Court of the District Of Columbia
SEC. 2 And be it further enacted, tt at to enable
the said commissioners to carry out the purpose OF
this act they shall have the same power now con-
ferred upon the corporation of the city of Washing
ton to levy tax upon the property fronting on
said street sufficient to pay for SAID paving and sew
erage, which shall bo collected i'll the manner now
prescribed by law, and when SO collected, the
amount thereof shall be paid over to the commits.
siOners aforesaid. The said commissioners snail
have the power of directing the manner Of putting
in the gas and water pipes said street, within
the points before mentioned.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That the cor.
poration of Washington shall pay for paving and
sewerage Of the space Occasioned by the cross
streets and alleys; and such alleys and streets as
may abut against the said NJ street without cross
ing it shall pay the same rate as II the same was
private property.
SEC 4. And be it further enacted, That this act
be in force from and after it's passage and all laws
conflicting with its provisions are hereby repealed.
Approved, June 81, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
[PuBLIC-NO. IS. !

An act to authorize the reduction of the width of
alley in square number three hundred and
seventy six, in the city Of Washington.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives Of the United States of America III Con-
men, and board of common council of the city of
Washington be- and they hereby are, authorized to
reduce the width of the public alley entering
square number three hundred and seventy-six
from Ninth street west, from it's present width of
twelve feet to the width of seven feet, and that
the portion which will be restored to Individual
number twente-two, from which the entire alley
was originally taken.
App1Oyed June l. 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
] s'.s s:'!:l b !: n s.: '''r's :


Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatives Of thu United States Of America in Con,
gress assembled, That Houston, In the State OF
Texas shall be, and is hereby, constituted portOf
and there shall be appointed surveyor of customs,
to reside at said port, who shall perform the duties
and receive the compensation and emOluments pre-
scribed in the act Of Congress approved March
two, eighteen hundred and thirtyone, being 'An
act allowing tha duties on foreign merchandise i'm
ported into Pittsburg Wheeling, Cincinnati Louis-
ville Saint Louis, Nashville and Natchez to DO SO.
cured and paid at those places"
Approved July a. 1870
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
[PUBLlc-No. 159.
AN ACT to create port of delivery at Du Luth
Minnesota.

Be It tnactad by the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatiyes of the United States of America i'll Con-
gress assembled, That Du Luth in the State of Min
nesota shall be- and is hereby constituted port OF
and there shall be appointed surveyor Of customs
to reside at said port who shall perform the duties
and receive the compensation and emoluments pre-
scribed in the act Of Congress- approved March two,
eighteen hundred and thirty -one, being "An act al:
into Pirtsburg Wheeling, Cincinnati. Louisville,
Saint Louis Nashville and Natchez, to be secured
and paid at those places"
Approved July H. 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
IPrBLIC-No. 1853.
AN ACT to amend existing laws relating to internal

Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatives of the United States of America in Con-
gress in Congress assembled, That on and after the
passage of this act in addition to the articles now
exempt by law, the articles and products herenaf-
ter enumerated shall be exempt from internal tax,
namely: Canned and preserved fish, shell hsh,
meats, fruits and vegetables.
Approved. July IA. i9IO.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
TPUBLIC-NO. 1911

IPUBLIC-NO. l8l.
ANACT to extend. the provisions of the pre-emp-
ton laws to the Territory of Colorado, and for
other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States of America in Con-
gress assembled, That the privileges of the act of
May thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, en-
titled An act to reduce the expenses of the survey
and sale of the public lands in the United States,
be, and the same hereby, extended to Colorado;
and the prsviso of the first section of the act APP
proved June second, eighteen hundred and sixty
two entitled An act to establish land Office in
the Territory of Colorado. and for other purposes"
is hereby repealed.
SEC. g. And be it further enacted, That nothing in
the.act of Congress, approved March twenty en-
eighteen hundred and fifty-four, entitled IAN act
for the relief of settlers lands reserved for rail
road purposes" shall be construed to relieve such
settlers from the obligation tOle the proper notices
of their claims in other cases, and ali claimants
of pre-emption rights shall hereafter when no
shorter period of time is now prescribed by law,
make the proper proof and payment for the lands
claimed W thin eighteen months after the date pre-
scribed for filing their decaratory notices shall
have expired: Provided, That where said date shall
have elapsed before the passage Of this act said
pre-emptOrs shall have one year after the passage
hereof in which to make such proof and payment.
vQd Jul
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
TPrBIIC-No. ID

AN ACT to amend the act to incorporate the a.
tional Academy Of Sciences.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives Of the United States Of America in Con
grcss assembled, That the act to incorporate the
tbre sichtssn bynSred and bs and
the same is hereby amended to remove the
limitation of the number Of ordinary members of
said academy provided in said act
Approved, July IA, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30

AN ACT to make legal certain act of the Councils
Of the city of W ashingtOn.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States Of America in Con-
gress assembled, That certain act OF the Councils
Of the city of Washington, approved the twenty
sixth day Of October, eighteen hundred and sixty
nine, and entitled AN act for. the relief of the
trustees of the Foundry Methodist Episcopal
Church." be, aud is hereby, declared to be legal
act and not inconsistent with the powers Of the
corporate authorities of the city OF Washington and
thew are hereby empowered and directed to pay to
said trustees the sum of four hundred dollars and
twenty-seye cents in accordance with the amount
appropriated by said act.
Approved, June Il, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
[PuBLIC-EO. l62. !
(FUBLIC-NU. IU1
AN ACT to extend the time for presenting claims

AN ACT TO extend the time Tor PRESENTING cIlIns
for additional bOunties.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States of America in Con-
gress assembled, That the time for presenting
claims for additional bouDtes granted to soldiers
by the twelfth and thirteenth sections Of the act of
July twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty
six, is hereby extended until the expiration of six
months after the passage Of this act, after which
time all claims for such bOunties not presented in
que form Shall be veid and the fourth section Of
and sXty-nne, entitled IAN act in relation to addi-
honal bounties and for other purposes" is hereby
repealed
Approved, July l3 1870
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30

OFFI0IAL NOTICES,

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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-11
THE NEWARK CHARTER ELECTION.

Yesterday was an occasion or feverish excitement
among the politicians Of Newark, who were busy
from early dawn Till dewy eve ana considerably
after making preparations for the grand ballot box
war among the partisan patriots which takes place
tionH While the proximity OF the announce.
ment or the actual result Is so close at
hand it Is scarcely worth while to risk an
opinion; stu every indication goes to show that
the republicans viii carry the Common Council by a
large majority In fact, this is conceded by many
leading democrats. The issue on the Authorship
the head OF the city tickets not sure one way
or the other. In this instance the democrats did
manage to trot out the very best man they could
select-a Ger1nan-Mr. George y. Webner, and II Is
certain that he win at least give the republican
didate Mr.. +. IL Dawes, the present incumbent, q
close run. Among tue democratic ward tickets there
are numerous splits and In the republican camp
things not quite "a smooth and pleasant they
seem.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-11
CAPTURE OF SNEAK THERE'S.
Two Of the "Gentry" Rob House aad As
sault a Lady-A Nice @Pubiic Recvrd',-
William1 Pedisrop.

Two Of the "Genry'' Rob a House and As
sault a Lady-A Nice ssPubiic Record',-
WiIliams' Pedigree.
Two sneak thieves, named respectively George
Smith aud John Williams, entered the apartments
Of Wilheimina Schroeder, on the second moor OF
house on Second avenue, between Eighty sixth and
Eighty seventh streeIs, yesterday afternoon, while
she was absent and stole twenty dollars worth OF
leWelry. The thieves were Just In the act OF
leaving the apartments when sue returned.
She tried TO prevent them from escaping when Will
ting her severely, They then into the street and
Ned toward tue East river, followed by officer Plant
OF the Twenty-third precinct, and number OF citt
Gems. While passing through garden near Suffers
Park, Wliams threw the jewelry away from him,
qnd II was picked up by one OF the citizens who
had joined La the chase. Both we're ar
rested ON the bank the East river, at
Justice Coulter at tue Yorkville Police Court where
they were held each In $1,000 bail to answer a
charge Of larceny. Williams also held In an ad
ditl0na bond OF ST. 900 TO answer charge OF felo-
mons assault OIL Mrs. Schroeder.
This Williams, IL seems, Is notorious res
cal, Hts father who Is respectable man,
resides in East Thirty-secoud street. A
above court TO the House Of Refuge, from whence
he escaped. Some time after his escape he
saulred oticer Cotter Of the Twenty-irst precinct
for which offence bench warrant was issued against
him from the Court OF Special Sessions. officer
Cotter happened TO be In court yesterday, when
once. He said williams real name was Michael
Brennan. complaint was taken against him on
the afiidavit OF the officer, making In all -four
separate charges Tor which ne wl nave 10 answer.
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COURT CALeNDaRS-TAlS 0AY.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COUEr-IN ADMIRALTY
Before Judge blatch0rd.-N0s. 235. II. j. Rdeout ct
al. vs.. Steamboat City Of Hartford; 21s, charles
Robinson II. steamboat City Of Hartford 1856, L. b.
Terry Sloop Livingston; 246, william ii. Willis
VS.. Schooner Ocean Belle; LAG, L. w. Leavitt VS..
George w, Jewett ct al. 255, ID. Burts, in. L. 4.
Pearce ct al; 258. Daniel Lynch vs. FISHERMAN ct al
240, +. l.. Johnson ct al. vs.. Tugboat Nellie; A8,
Charles l.. Hewlett VS.. Steamboat Transit; 24g, A,
II. Bass VS.. Steamboat Transit; u, J. N. Ayres va.
Brig sea Foam.
OYER AND TERMINER AND SUPREME CoURT-CIR-
CUiT.--ParJ I.-Belore Judge Ingranam.-Nos 2203,
1851 1l1616, 6507 2075 202y 205l, 4935, 2l05 1897
$685. 233, 705, COL, liz, 1921, 1868 2 1857 Il2 CIR
cuit-Fart 2.-Before Judge Sutherland Adjourned
to Wednesday next
SUPREME CoURT-SpECIAL TERM.-Held by Judge
Barnard.-Nos. 204, loo, 1911, 234, IA.
SUPREME CoURr-CHAMBERs.- Held by Judge
Card0zo-Nos. 1870, ILL., ITO, no. 1853, 1885, 1871. Cail
1913.
SUPERIOR CoURr-TGIAL TERM.-Part before
Judge Barbour.-Nos. 2i9, 22l 223 OF go 23l
24l, 245, 2b1, 259 26I, 265 267, 269 27l 273 275,
277, 270 1885, 287, $50, POI, 293, 295. 800 801 $685.
307, 300. Part 2.-Before Judge Freedman.-Nos
246, 2es 27S, 2So 2s4. 29s 800 3o2, 1914, 3o8 3Os,
3l0, 3l2, Sl6, $40.
COMMON PLEA5-TRrAL TERM.-Part 1.--Adj0urned
to wednesday for repairs. Part 2.-Betore Judge
Day.Nos. ~ 1872 1856 279, $50, 2sl, 2sa. 2si. 2S5,
$50, 2Ss, $780, 800, 29l, 292.
MARINE CoURT.-Part 1.-Belore Judge Shea
Nos. 4004 1874, 2o55, 4033, 4O35, 4O57, 40ss 4lOs
4109, 3O91 4112, 4059 4095, 4l03, 4lO4, 4l05 4I06
4lO7, 411O All. Part 2.-Before Judge Tracy Nos.
2029 2O6O, 3000 5000, 3020h, 9USa, 409s 409y 4lOl
1902, 1857 203l, 3059, 3o79, 40oi 409i 1896 4097,
4iO0, 4277.