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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
1PUBLIC-NO. l0-
AN ACT to amend an act entitled AN act to all
thorize the Secretary of the Treasury to licens

AN All 10 a1utHu an ACT entitled Al acl 10 AL
thorize the Secretary OF the Treasury TO license
yachts"
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States OF America in Con
gress assembled, That the first section of the act
entitled IAN act to authorize the Secretary of thu
Treasury to license yachts, and for other purposes
approved August seventh, eighteen hundred and
forty eight is hereby amended by inserting in thu
first clause thereof after the words port port OF
the United States" the words 'and by foreign
ports"
SEC. O. And be it further enacted, That yachts bel
longing to regularly organized yacht club of an I
foreign nation which snail extend like privileges to
the yachts of the United States shall have the priv
lege Of entering or leaving any port of the United
States without entering or clearing at the CUSTOM
house thereof, or paying tonnage tax.
SEC, 3. And be it further enacted, That, for the
Identification of yachts and their owners, COM
mission to sail for pleasure in any designated
yacht belonging to any regularly organized and i'm
corpOrated yacht club, stating the exemptions and
privileges enjoyed under it, may be issued by the
Secretary of the Treasury, and shall be token OF
credit TO any United States official, and to the
authorities of any foreign power Tor privileges en
ioyed under it.
SEC. l. And be it further enacted, That every
yacth visiting foreign country under the provi-
sons of this act SHALL its return to the United
States make due entry at the custom house Of
the port at which, on such RETURN 1t shall arrive.
Approved, June 29, 1876
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
approved, July IA, 1870.
fPUBLrC-No. rs. |

AN ACT to declare forfeited to the United States
certain lands granted to the State Of Louisiana
10 aid in constructing railroad therein
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatiyes OF the United States of America in Con
gress assembled, That all the lands which were
granted by Congress- in the wear eighteen hundred
and tity-sx 10 the State OF louisiana TO aid III 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, o. 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 as other public
lands OF the United States,
AnprOyeu. July IA, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
OFFICI A l..
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Passed at the second Session or the
IA a FOrty-arst Congress. II
IPUBLIC-NO. Isl

IPUBLIC-NO ISL
AN ACT to repeaI the preamble of an act in rela
ton to the National Theological Institute, 40
proved April twenty-second, eighteen hundred
aud seventy.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States of America in Cop
titled - An act declaring the construction OF Ah
act to incorporate the National Theological Insti
tute,' approved May tenth. eighteen hundred anf
sixtysix, and also An act to amend act entitled
An act to incorporate the National Theological LIP
siitute and to define aud extend the powers OF the
same, =" approved April twenty-second, elghte tF
hundred and seventy, be, and the same is hereby
repeated,
Approved, June !, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01

j. W. SANDIFORD. RESIDENT OF TIL
\ parish OF Natchitoches. having been disfran-
chised by the provisions of article ninety-nine OF
the constitution of this State, in consequence of
having held military office under the Conteder-
ate States organization for more than one year do
hereby voluntarily certify that l acknowledge the
rebellion to have been morally and politically
wrong. and that regret any aid or comfort may
have given it.
fSigned] J. W. SANDrFORD
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
RecantatiOn of William II. Roha,,s

WILLIAM R. ROBERTS, A REsIDENs
by the provisions of article ninetv.p;ne -
CONSTITUTION OF this State, in consequence of h.
m iie!d the oihce of Captain of volunteer com
al 'he army OF the so-called Confederate Stat
America for more than twelve months do Il.
voluntarily certify that l acknowledge the rtb
10 nave been morally and politically wrong.
'hat regret any aid or comfort may have giver
tSiSnedl WILLIAM X. ROBERT
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
RECANTATION NOTICES


TEoRGE b. MAhAN. A RESIDENT OF THE T
Il ish of Tensas having been distranehised l.,
provisions Of article ninety-nine Of the const;ti
of this state, i'll consequence OF HAVING held
ltarH once IN the Confederate army, do berek
unfairly certify that l acknowledge the vel
to have been morally and politically wrol
tEat regret any aid or comfort NAV have o.
lSignedl GEoVcF p NJ X
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
fPURLIC-No. l-3 |

AN ACT 10 amend the act 70 lncOEporate the a.
tonal Academy of Sciences.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-.
sentatives OF the United States OF America in Con.
gress assembled, That the act to incorporate the
National Academy OF Sciences. approved March
three eighteen hundred and sixty-three. be. and
the same is hereby amended as TO remove the
limitation Of the number of ordinary members Of
said academy provided III said act.
Approved, July II, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
(PUBLIC-NO. 95
AN ACT relating to the supreme court of the Dis

trlcU OF t0lulllDA
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States of America il Cod
grcss assembled, That the several general term +
and special terms of the circuit courts, ,ilstiI't
courts and criminal courts authorized BY the ADJ
approved March third eighteen hundred and sixty
three entitled An act to reorgaize the courts i'll
the District OF Columbia and Tor other purposes.r
which have been or may he held, shall be, ara ai
declared to be, severally. toSIns OF the suprenIe
court OF the District OF Columbus; and the judd
ments DEGREES, sentences orders. proceedings. amp
acts OF said general terms special terms, circu
courts, district courts and criminal courts hereto
fore hereafter rendered made, had, shall N.
deemed judgments, DEGREES, sentences, orders, prj
eeedings and acts OF said supreme court; Provided
that nothing herein contained shall affect the right
OF appeal as provided by law.
SEC. 2. And he it further enacted, That the sd
preme court OF the District of Columbia Shall herd
after consist OF chief justice and tcur associale
justices: and for this purpose there shall be ali
pointed by the President, by and with the adTice
amt consent of the Senate, additional justice df
said court, with the like powers. to take the anE
oaths, to perform tie same duties, AID TO receNt
the salary, the other associate justices ~
the court.
SEC. j. And he it furthersenacted, That whenevef,
at Il session of the CONT III general term held ~
four of the Justices the shall be equally u
vided in opinion upon the question involved i'll AM
cause argued Or submitted to the court, such d
vision OF opinion shall be noted upon tie minutes
of tie court; and theTeupon and within four days
thereafter, either party in such cause may nile Wit
the CLERK OF the court motion III writing 10 have
such cause rearsued before the five justices: and
sucn reargumen or rehearinS shah be Lad as soo1,
thereafter conveniently may he.
SEC. 4. And he it further enacted That all thu
powers and jurisdiction by law held and exelE
csed by the orphans court of Washington count VI
in the District of Columbia. shall hereafter be held
and exercised by the justice holding the special
term OF the said supreme court for that purposd,
subject always to the same provisions as are corl
tanned in the fifth section of the act of Congress
titled IAN act to reorganlze the courts in the Dis
trict Of Columbia, and for other purposes" apl
proved March third, eighteen hundred and sixty
three.
SKc. s. And be it further enacted, That the
OrUllar'S cOurt of WASHINGTON county. District OF
Columbia, be, and the same is hereby abolished
and all laws and parts of laws relating to said orr
phans court far the same applicable t3
said supreme court, are hereby continued in forct
in respect to said supreme court; and all Othet
laws and parts of laws relating to said Orphans
court are hereby repealed: Provided, however,
That nothing herein contained shall DC construed
to abolish the oiice OF register Of wills for said
county.
Au1rnyed yuue 81 1870
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
TPuBLTC-NO. &c. |

An act to authorize the reduction of the width q
an alley in square number three hundred ara4
.- seventy-six in the city of Washington.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatyes of the Cnited States OF America in Con
press assembled That TIE mayor, board of alder
men and board of common council of the city q
Washington be, and they hereby are, authorized td
reduce the width of the public alley entering
square number three hundred and seventy.sit
from Ninth street west. from its present width Il
twelve feet, to the width of seven feet and th;i,
the portion which viii be restored to lndlvlduj
property by such reduction be added TO the lqt
number twente two from which the entire a!IeE
was originally taken.
Approved, June |, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
within aperiod Of ten years, out any revenue to
be derived from water rents. ~
Approved, July IA, 1876.
[PpBLIC-No. 1Io.)
AN ACT to create port of delivery at Houston

AN ACT to create port of delivery at Houston
Texas.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States of America in Con-
gress assembled, That Houston, in the State OF
ieSaS shaii pc ana IS hereby eonsltu a po, "
and there shall be appointeda surveyor Of customs
reside at said port, who shah perform the duties
and receive the compensation and emoliiInents pre-
scribed in the act of Congress approved March
two. eighteen hundred and thrty-one being An
act allowing the duties on foreign merchandise I'M
ported into Pittsburg Wheeling, Cincinnati, Louis
VILE Saint Louis, Nashville, and Natchez TO be sc.
cured and paid at those places.'
Approved July IA, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01

JOHN A. DIXON, RESIDENT OF THE PAR
ish of Union, State of louisiana having been
DISTINGUISHED by the provisions of article ninety
nine of the constitution of this State in conse-
guence of having held the Office Of Captain OF in
fantry in the military service Of the Organization
STYLED the Confederate states Of America for more
that l acknowledge the rebellion to have heen
morally and politically wrong and that regret snv
aid or comfort may have given it,
lSigaeo JOHN A. DIXON
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
TPUBLIC-NO. 162. !
TPTBLIC-NO. IbZJ
AN ACT to extend the time for presenting claim
additional 1,orufips


for additional bo,lnties.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House OF Repre-
se1tatives OF the United States OF America i'll Con-
gress assembled. That the time for presenting
claims for additional bOunties granted 10 soldiers
10y the twelfth and thirteenth sections of the act Of
July twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty
six, is hereby extended until the expiration OF si&
months after the passage of this act, after which
time all claims for such bounties not presented III
due form shall he veid: and the fourth section Of
the act approved March third, eighteen hundred
and siNtynne. entitled An act in relation TO addi-
honal hounties and ior other purposes" is hereby
repealed.
Approved, July 10, 1870
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
fPUBLIC-No. 114.1

AN ACT to amend section four of the act of sIarch
thirty-one, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States of America i'll Con-
gress assembled, That there shall not be assessed
collected under by virtue of section four of an
act approved March thirty one. eighteen hundred
and siXty-eight, entitled An act TO exempt cer ain
manufacturers from internal tax, and for other
purposes any internal tax upon -packers,
lar,:-renGerers or those engaged in smoking hams,
curing meats others known i'll the provision
trade. as manufacturers within the meaning of the
said section: and ii any such tax shall nave been
assessed but not collected, TIE is hereby
United.
+ Approved, July a. 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01

"A Western editor, from whose mind
neither the war in Europe nor the fearful
atrocities that daily occur here and else
where, have erased the idea of the coming
Cinnamon, predicts dreadful fate for the
single women of Massachusetts He is sure
that state VIII De "yerrnn by the pigtailed
spinsters there residing wilt "first endure.
then pity, then embrace" the pagans. In
other words, the Cinnamon will marry with
Puritan girls, and race of beings Of the
most singular character will be pfopagated.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01

It was regarded as a strong case of cir
cumstantiaf evidence in Pittsburg court.
the other day, when the plaintiff produced
the skillet with which his wife struck him,
and showed the jury, how nicely the three
legs fitted into the holes in his head.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
TPUsIIC-No. 16S.1

AN ACT TO amend existing laws relating to internal
revenue.
Be ii enacted by the Senate and House OF Repre-
seuIatves of the United States OF America Con
gress in Congress assembled That and after the
passage of this act in addition To the articles
exempt by law the articles and products hereiliat-
ter enumerated shall be exempt from internal fax,
namely: Canned and preserved fish, shell fish,
meats, fruits and vegetables.
Approved July Il, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01

RouEN, September 25.-A new army, being
the fifth in the field outside of Paris, is now
forming at this capital of Normandy. The
material is splendid-the hardy and pros
porous Normans and the fierce, determined
Britons-and the armament received by
way of Havre, is excellent. 1t is estimated
that there are now under arms here with
the soldiers of the line more than 10000
men, Of whom about One-half occupy a for
titled position on the slopes Of the hill of st.
Catherine. The armies now assembling
and organizing are roughly computed as
fellows.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
IPUBLIC-No. 1551


AN ACT to regulate the purchase of f.iel for the
Legislative. executive and judicial depart raeuts,
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-.
sentatives Of the United States of America il; Con-
gress assembled, That from and after the passage
Of this act it shall not he lawful for any officer on
person in the civil military naval service of the
United States in the District OF Columbia to mr.
chase anthracite or bituminous coal wood for the
public service except on condition that the same
SHALL before delivery he inspected and weighed or
measured by some competent person, to be 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 so appointed shall be-
fore entering upon the duty of inspector, weigher
and measurer and to the satisfaction of the ap
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 he 20 measured shall be of the standard measure
q one hundred and twenty-eight cubic feet. And
the inspector, weigher and measurer hereby to be
appointed shall be entitled to receive from the
vendors Of fuel weighed and measured by him.
twenty cents for each ton of coal weighed and nine
cents for each cord of wood measured by hin: Pro-
vlded, That each load parcel of wood coal
weighed and measured by him shall he acc0mpa-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01

"The Fireplace is the name for drink
ing saloon in Chicago. Any one can get
warm by it for ten cents, or red hot Tor
quarter.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
[PUBLIC-No. 81.
AN ACT to make legal certain act of the Come lis

OF the city of W ashingtOn.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Repro
sentatives of the United States of America in Cot
gress assembled. That a certain act of the Council Is
OF the city of Washington. approved the twenty
sixth day of October, eighteen hundred and sixty
nine, and entitled IAN act for the relief OF THE
trustees of the Foundry Methodist Episcop.il
Church." be- and is hereby. declared to be iesdl
act and not inconsistent with the powers OF tht
corporate authorities of the city OF Washington; AMP
they are hereby empowered and directed to pay to
said trustees the sum of fOnr hundred dollars Gnl
twenty-seven cents. in accordance with the an-ollt
appropriated by said act
Approved June 81 1870,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01
PUBLIC No. SO. |

PUBLIC No. 69.1
AN All to incorporate the National Union Savinoa
Bank Of the District of Columbia.
BE 1t enacted by the Senate and House Of Reure.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-01

AN ACT authorizing the establishment of water
meters for the Potomac water, thelaying of an
additional water main from the dstl ibuting re-
servoir of the Washington aqueduct, and for
other purposes.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-05-11
NOT GUILTY.
Close of the Mcfarland Trial---in-
dsscrib able Scene---Brsath-
less Suspense.

NEW YORK, May l0.-The jury in the
Mcfarland case returned verdict, " not
guilty." which was received with great
enthusiasm. Mcfarland was discharged
fres<Scustody Immediately. After Re
colder Hackstt had finished his charge,
the jnry-accOmpsnied by Capt. Nicolas
Ky, Of the court squad-proceeded TO their
room and we're locked in by the Cap
tain. The court room presented an
indeseribable scene while the jury
was out. Everybody was talking
excitably to his neighbor, and the ladies'
in attendance we're moved by the utmost
agitation. An occasional stir in the court
room near the door drew the immediate
attention of the people, who started up
ORly TO set lie back again, and wait. W hen
the Jury did return and marched slowly
into the room and to their seats, the most
breathless excitement prevailed, and the
long-drawn respiration of the audience
could be easily heard. Every eye was
fastened upon the jurors. McFariard
gaZed upon them intently, as If trying to
fathom the calmness Of their visiSes
and learn his fate. The jury took
their seats, the Clerk called the names of
each member, and the foreman yeas called
upon for a verdict. He arose, and here
came a moment of intense anxiety. In
reply the foreman said: I'VE lind Daniel
Mcfarland not guilty" The jury was
then pOlled.
The scene which ensued battles descrip-
ton. The enthusiasm reached such a
hight as was impossible to- suppress, and
the pent-up emotions of six long weeks
were given vent to in a most demOnstra-
fivra
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is entitled to representation in Congress,
and an additional section repeating law
now In force prohibiting the organization
OF the militia in the Southern states,
which passed during Johnson's adminis-
trstion. This proposition viii be voted
en- Thursday.
The House Committee on Naval Affairs
to-day had before them Mr.. Seth Wilmots
who has invented hydraulic lift for rails
ing the turrets of monitors. he CLAIMS
that In fifteen seconds a boy can raise,
with the aid Of his invention, turret
weighing 100 900, ,000'pounds, and wants
the Government either to buy his inven-
tlon or pay him ROYALTY on vessels using
It. The committee took no action on the
subject.
The discussion to-day on Wilson's army
reduction bill was discouraging to the
prospects of its passage.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-05-11
TENNESSEE.
Proceedings Of the legislature
Speech Of Speaker. ThOmas---Ths
House Adjourned out Of Respect
to the Memory Of the Late !. J.
ROaCh.

aENAAAa
NASHVILLE, May lO.-The Senate met
at II O'Clock. Speaker Thomas spoke as
follows:
Geaaereya Of the SeBatsi We have as
sembled by virtue of an act Of the pre-
vious session of the Legislature, for the
purpose Of general legislation. I sincere
Iy hope that the stay st your respective
homes has been pleasant, and that you
return 70 your labors with renewed health
and strength.
Since our adjournment, some DARK
clouds have arisen ia our political hrIaa-
ment that for a time threatened the peace
of the state. paralvzed trade and created
A general feeling of dread and 4pprehen-
sicls among the people. l am glad to say
that tazass have in great measure been
dissipate 90. and that our relations with
the general gOE ey2ment are still amicaole
and unchanged.
10 our own State, by fAe adoption Of the
soended Constitution, imporsant changes
have besp made in our organic laws. The
principal work Of this session, i suppose,
viii be to adopt our statute laws to these
organic changes. Your prudence and
discretLoa ia the past fqrnisf sufficient
assurance Tor the wisdom Of your sOts IN
the future.
The courtesy sud Kind feeling mani
tested. each toward ths39tasF, during our
previous session, will, / hefe, be cons
tinued through this, and the kindly Esla-
tons then engendered be strengthened
and increased.
c1laVo-um being present, and the ON
GERS in their respective places, now de-
clare the Sensss ready for general busl-
nsas.
a resolution notifying The House that
the Senate was in session, wAsh quorum
present, was adopted and ordered to ee
transmitted.
A resolution providing for joint COM
mittee to wait upon the Governor and in
form him the General Assembly, syas in
session, and ready TO receive any
communication he wishsd TO make,
Svns adopted, and Messrs. Cooper,
~ BEDFORD, and Nelson, were appointed
ar ms psrs Of the Senate.
A roessage was received from the House
announcing the adoption of resolutions
ia respect % the paesnory of the late Isaac
]. Roseh, mem Der from the county Of Car
roll.
90 molten, the Senate sd sourned until
u O'Clock tomorrow moralpg. % testi-
Inonial Of respect 70 deceased Representa-
tive Roach.
EoUEE.
The House was organized, and sd-
jouraed upon the announcement being
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-05-11
No Chance for RsOoastruet'Sa - Murder Of
a Policeman--.Fieteher---Trlgs.


NAsHvILLR, May I0-MajOr 1cBsths
representative from Knox and RoaRe,
who has jusl returned from trip TO the
Eastern cities, had an interyiew with
Senator BrownioW in Washington City a
few davs since, In the course Of which the
Senator said that there was no possible
hope OF the reconstruction of Tennessee,
and that the Republican party, like tub,
would have to stand on its own bottom.
Policeman John Merrinsn was shot
through the abdomen and mortally
wounded by negro named Henry Davis.
whom Msrriman and three other police
men were trying to arrest, Saturday night,
at Chattanooga.
Davis was in g car, and the policemen
surrounded It; after jumping from which
he shot Merriman and knocked down an
other policeman with his pistol, and es'
esped.
Secretary Fletcher returned to the capi'
tai this morning.
The United states Court, Judge TrisG
presiding. wiz adjourn the last 81 tid
Week.