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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-24
Approved, July II, 1870.
fPURLIC-NO. ISL

TFUBLJC-NO.
AN ACT relinquishing whatever title may remain
in the United States to q certain parcel of
ground in Fremont, Ohio, to the corporation Of
Fremont.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatves of the United States of America in Con-
gress assembled. That whatever title may remain
in the United States to- u parcel of ground in the
out under the act Of Congress Of April twenty six
eighteen hundred and sixteen, which is not in
cuded in any of the lots, outots, streets and ave-
OF the city, but lying between the lots. streets
and avenues and the Sandusky river. as indicated
on the official plat of the town of CrOghansvil!c be-
and the same is hereby relinquished TO the cOrpOr-
alton OF Fremont
Approved, July II, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-24
fPrBLlC-No. 1851


AN ACT to discontinue the Clarksville. Arkansas,
land district and the establishment OF An ad-
ditional land district in that State.
Beit enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre
sentatives of the United States Of Americstn Con-
gress assembled, That the district Of lan1s now
subject to disposal at Clarsville Arkansas be and
the same is hereby discontinued from and
after the first day Of July, eighteen hum
dred aud seventy, and that thereafter
the said land district be divided as follows
Beginning ct the corner common to townships
twelve and thirteen north, ranges seventeen and
eighteen west, and running thence west between
said townships to the corner common to townships
twelve and thirteen north, ranges twentysix and
twenty-seven west; thence south with said range
line to the corner cemm0n Of townships nin0
and ten north; thence west the line BE-
tween said townshfps to the western boundary
Of the State, the lands lying north Of said division
line, and within the limits Of the said Clarksyille
district, to be subject to disposal at Harrison,
Arkansas, aud those lands lying south Of said d.
vision line within said district to By subject to dis
posal at DardAnelle, Arkansas, to be known and
designated - the Harrison and DArdanelle land dis
trict.
SEC. 2. And he it further enacted That the Presi.
dent of the United States 10 hereby authorized to
appoint by and with the advice and consent of the
Senate Of the United States, during the recess
thereof, aud until the end of the next ensuing
session, q register and receiver for each OF said
land districts who shall be required to reside %
the site of their respective Offices who shall Be
subject to the same laws and responsibilities, and
whose compensation and fees shall be respectively,
the same per annum as are now allowed by laws
to other land offices in said State.
Approved, July IA, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-24
fPrBLIC-No. 80.
AN ACT to make legal certain act of the Councils
of the city of Washington,

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives OF the United States of America i'll 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
act and not inconsistent with the powers of the
corporate authorities OF the city of Washingto and
they are hereby empowered and directed to pay to
said trustees the Of four hundred dollars and
twenty cents. i'll accordance with the amount
appropriated by said act.
Approved, June Fl, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-24
TPrBLIC-No. l,e.l
TECBLIC-Nu IIS.T
AN ACT to annul o portion of certain statute
the Territory Of New Mexico, and for 9th

AN All TO annul portion of q certain statute
the Territory Of New Mexico, and for 9th
purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repr
sentatives of the United States OF America hi Co
gress assembled, That the following recited PC
ton OF q statute of the Territory of New Mexic
approved February second, eighteen hundred az
sixty-fve viz: "And no writ Of execution. shall I
any account be executed ON the real estate of AZ
person, if there be no mortgage made BY the hi
band and wife owning the said property, and L
mortgage must have been executed with all u
formalities required by law" be, and the same.
hereby, disapprOved and declared null and vol
Provided, That there shall be exempt from le
and forced sale under any process or order FIT:
any court Of law or equity in said Territory the i
or parcel of ground and the buildings thereon Dec
pied as 2 residence and owned BY the debtor, bel
one thousand dollars. And If, in the opinion Of
creditors, the premises claimed by such debtor
exempt are worth more than one thousand della
then II shall be lawful for the officer to advert:
and sell the said premises and out Of the procee
OF such sale to pay such execution debtor the 50
sum OF one thousand dollars, which shall be exen
from execution for one year thereafter, and an
the balance on said execution; And provided fY
ther, That no sale shall b. made unless a great
sum than one thousand dollars shall be bid for 81
premises. IA
Approved, July IA, 1870
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-24
fPuBLIc-No. 1851
AN ACT to establish port of delivery at St. Joseph,

Missouri.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States Of America in Con-
gress assembled, That the city Of st. Joseph, in
the State of Missouri, shall be, and is hereby con-
stituted port Of delivery, annexed to and made q
part of the collection district Of New Orleans. and
shall be subject to the same regulations and re.
strctiOn RS other ports of delivery III the United
States AND all the privileges and facilities afforded
by the act Of Congress of the second March. eigh-
teen hundred and thirtyone, entitled An act
allowing the duties on foreign merchandise in-
ported into Pittsburg Wheeling, Cincinnati, Louis.
ville st. Louis Nashville, and Natcez to be secured
and paid at those places" shall be extended to said
reside at said port and perform the duties pre-
scribed by law, who shall receive the same com
pensatiOn now provided, or which may hereafter
be provided. by law tor surveyors OF the same
grade.
ADprOyed July H. 1G7O
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-24

~ aid iompa Id their laws nfy escries
81 sSsie s' 70 cea Sc e
taf7of the interior and to the Stocnosders IN gen
81 II. And ss it further enacted, That the
of said county and the several officers Of these cor
and ths gid f or ase
delay OF obstrnct The construction Or operations OF
| said railway, as herein authorized.
SEQ. 49, And be it further enacted, That the sara
company shall have at all times, the free and unn-
terrupted Of the roadway. And If any person
or persons shall wy s1d n1necsssa m i,,s ts
cara depot stations or any other properly pclong-
ing to said railway company the person or
such oense the sum of ten dollars to said company,
to be recovered and disposed OF as other fines and
gena in said city and county ana as sna all rema,n
damage OccasiOned BY his her, or their act, as
aforesaid; but no suit shall be brought unless com,
meuced within sixty days after such ofense snail
have been committed.
SEC. -. And be it further enacted, That unless
said corporation shall make v and complete
and the eastern terminus of north H street within
eight months after the company shall have been
and no rights whatsoever shall be acquired under
it and that the remainder Of said road shall be
completed IF commenced) to its proposed terminus
in the county Of Washington within live years.
SIC. 20. And be it further enacted, That no per
shall be prohibited the right to travel on any
part of said road roads, elected from the cars
thereof, for any other cause than that Of being
drunk, disOrderly, unclean cOntasiously diseased,
refusing to pay thelegal fare exacted or to comply
with the general regulations of the company.
SEC u. And be it further enacted, That each
Of the stockholders in the Columbia Rail
way Company shall be liable individually
for all the debts and liabilities Of said
company to an amount equal to the amount
Of stock held by such stakeholder.
SEC. ~. And be it further enacted, That all the
provisions of the act incorporating the Washington
and Georgetown Railroad Company, requiring re-
shall be applicable to the company herein incor-
pOratcd, which shall make reports as in said act
required,
SEC % And be it further enacted, That ell acts
and parts of acts heretofore passed which are in
consistent with any OF the provisions OF this act be,
and the same are, for the purposes Of this act,
hereby repealed far the are Inconsistent
herewith. ~
Approved, May "a, 1879.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-24
jPUBLlC-NO. l8ll
AZ AL 70 extend the provisions Of the r-e-ey
.,3n laws to the Territory OF Colorado. and

g. vic PROVISIONS Oh the V-f-el
ton laws to the Territory Of Colorado. and
other purposes. ''N
be " enacted by the Senate and House of Reu
sentitives of the United States Of America in q
s[ess assembled That the privileges of the &C,
nay thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two,
o,led An act to reduce the expenses of the sur
ana SAFE OF the public lands in the United State
se, ana the same are hereby, extended to CoIora
ana the prsviso Of the first section OF the act
proved June second, eighteen hundred ami six
two, entitled IAN act to establish a land ot,i GO
the Territory of Colorado. and for other purposs
Is hereby repealed.
SEC. 2 And be it further enacted, That nothing
1ne act or congress, approved March twenty-sey,
eighteen hundred and ffty-four entitled s.an }
Ior dhe relief Of settlers on lands reserved for r.
road purposes" shall be construed to relieve s,
settlers from the obligation tofile the rro,,aro,;,
OF thcir claims, as in other cases. aud All cl.ima,
OF presumption rights shall hereafter when
shorter period Of time is now prescribed hv II
MAKE the proper proof and payment for The lai
Claimed within eigh, cen mantiis AFTER tha A.. ~.
s ba1n TOR Ming their ksatory aotees &
nave elapsed before th passar Of IN .'. a 81
bt T;sTRIors shall have cde year after the passs
Approved, July IA. 1870. p'0oi anu pay INC
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-24
PCBLIC-NO. 161

al
an All to establish certain most roads.
ne u enacted by the Senate and INNS. os Pa,
sentatscs OF the United States of America in 4
s ~ assembled That the following be estahlis
ALABAMA.
from Scottsboro to Lebanon.
from evergreen to COkeryiIle.
from ADbeville, via Martinsville and Sn;thr
from Huntsville to Center Hill.
VILE ''' 'Aei'u'an'iiie, to Faye
from New Market to Flora.
FROM Larkins Fork to Hunts Static,
From Troy to Ozark,
From Tomlins to Vernon
Erom ozark, via Haw Ridge and E,ba. To Enro
'rom Harrison Point to Hanby's Mills. " '''
ARKANSAS.
from from ne Wallis Bluff to Pine Blufr
FROM batesville to Ash Fiat
FROM Marshall to Dover
FROM Cotton Plant to Desar.
FROM Brinkley to Augusta
From Dardanelle to Wa,Sr"r
from Gaiena to Carrollton.
from Harrison to Forsythe. Missorr;
FROM Monticello to Auburn.
~ rom LATHE Rock to Austin via p,,rs, "a,
-Aes3e' Aates NH, and Bellamy's and sanders.
ARIZONA.
from Walnut Grove to wickenhpro
Tlom PRESCOTT 70 Wtlliamson's Valley.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-24
IPUBLIC-NO. $50. I

AN ACT to amend an act entitled =" An act amen,
tory OF the organic law Ut Colorado Territor
eighteen hundred and seventy.
ne II enacted by the Senate and House of Rer
sentatives Of the United States of America in d
sress assembled, That the first section of an
OF Conrad0 Territory, and for other purposes. 1
proved May fourth, eighteen hundred and seveni
oe, ana the same is 80 far amended, that writs
error shall be allowed from anv deris;on Of a N
o.te court 10 the supreme court of said Terrific
IN the same manner they were allowed before 1
Approved, July a. 1870
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-24

Be it enacted BY the Senate and House Of Repre-
gress assembled, That Houston, in the State o
Texas, shall be- and is hereby, constituted port
delivery within the collection district of Galveston
and there shall be appointed surveyor OF customs
to reside at said port, who shall perform the dutie
and receive the compensation and emolrnents PR
two, eighteen hundred and thirty -one. being "A
act allowing the duties on foreign merchandise in
ported into Pittsburg Wheeling, Cincinnati, Leuif
VILE Saint Louis, Nashville and Natchez, TO be S.
cured and paid at those places" E
Approved. July a. 1870
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-24
Approved, July II, 1870.
TPUBLIc-NO. 1891

AN ACT to create port of delivery at Du Lutll,
Minnesota.
Be it enactad nv the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentstives of the United States of America in Con.
gress assembled, That Du Lutl in the State of Min
nesota shall be, and is hereby, constituted port of
delivery within the collection district Of Superior,
and there shall be appointed a surveyor of customs
to reside at said port who shall perform the duties
and receive the compensation and emonments pre-
scrbed in the act Of Congress- approved March two,
eighteen hundred and thirty one, being AN act al
lowing the duties on foreign merchandise imported
into PittsburG, 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, 1870-09-24
TPrHLlC-Co. lo9.1
NACT to amend existing laws relating to internal


revenue.
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
exempt by law, the articles and products hereinaf
ter enumerated shall be exempt from internal tax,
namely Canned and preserved fish, shell fish,
meats, fruits and vegetables.
Approved, July IA, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-24

within period Of ten years, cut Of any seveuu,
be derived from water renta.
Approved, July IA, 1e7o.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-24
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AN ACT to declare forfeited to the Crited ststra

AN ACT to declare forfeited to the Cnited ststea
certain lands granted to the State Of Louisiana
to aid in constructing railroad therein.
Be it enacted BY the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatives of the United States of America in Con
Granted BY Congress, in the year eighteen hundred
and ftysix the State Of Louisiana. to aid in the
construction Of tho New Orleans, Opelousas and
lawfully disposed Of By the said State under sad
grant, which has expired BY hnitation or by act u
Congress since the original grant, are hereby de-
lands shall hereafter be disposed Of other public
lands OF the United states,
Approved, July a. 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-24
IPuRLIC-NO. 81

AN ACT to repeal the preamble Of an act in rela-
Z ton to the National Theological Institute, ap.
proved April twenty second, eighteen hundred
and seventy.
Be it enacted BY the Senate and House of Repro.
sentatives Of the United States of America in Con-
titled An act declaring the construction OF An
act to incorporate the National Theological Insti-
tute, approved May tenth. eighteen hundred and
sixty six and also An act to amend act entitled
An act to incorporate the National Theological In
stitute and to define and extend the powers of the
saMe,''" approved April twenty-secOnd, eighteen
hundred and seventy, be, and the same is hereby,
repealed, A
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-24
IPUBLIC-No. OIL
AN ACT to authorize the paving and sewerage of
N street. WASHINGTON. District OF Columbia.

AN All TO authorize the paving and sewerage OF
street, Washington District OF Columbia.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States of America i'll Con
grlss assembled, That the Mayor of Washington.
the Commissioner OF Public Buildings, and William
Stickney, Wilson E. Brown and s. II. Kaufman of
the city of W asliington be and they hereby APP
pointed 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, resignation, or otherwise, shall be filed
by the Supreme Court of the District OF Coum bia.
SIC. 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 sand paving and
erase, which shall be collected in the manner now
prescribed by law, and when collected, the
amount thereof shall be paid over to the commits
siOners aforesaid. The said commissioners shall
have the power Of directing the manner of putting
in the gas and water pipes said street, within
the points before mentioned
SIC. 3. And be it further enacted, That the
pOration OF Washington shall pay for paving and
sewerage of the space Occasioned by the
streets and alleys and such alleys and streets
may abut against the said n street without
ing it shall pay the rate il the same was
private property.
SEC. L. And he it further enacted, That this act
be in force from and after its passa and all laws
conflicting with its provisions hereby repealed.
Approved June Il, 1870
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tfCBLlC-NO.
An act to authorize the reduction of the width OF
an 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 in Con
gress assembled, That the mayor. board Of alder
Washington be- and they hereby are, authorized to
reduce the width Of the public alley entering
twelve feet, to the width OF seven feet, and that
the portion which will be restored to individual
property by such reduction be added to the lot
number twente-two, from which the entire alley
was originally taken.
Approved, June !, 1870.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-24
PUBLIC-NG 162
AN ACT to extend the time for presenting claims
for additional bOuntics.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives Of the United States of America in Con-
gress assembled, That the time Tor presenting
claims for additional bOunties granted TO soldiers
by the twelfth and thirteenth sections of the act OF
July twenty-ei@hth, eighteen hundred and sixty
six. is hereby extended until the expiration OF six
mcnths after the passage of this act, after which
due form shall be void; and the fourth section of
the act approved March third eighteen hundred
and sixty entitled An act i'll relation to addi
tionai bounties and Tor other purposes" is hereby
repealed.
Approved July Is. 1910.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-24

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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-01-25

BUILDING MATERIALs.-The demand Is
very good and market hrm. Prices re-
main about the anne We quotes. Sash,
Sc to lie per light; Doors, 81 rs to "a so
each; Blinds. 81 so TO IS IS per patri
Nails, S. IS ner keg for 10di
White Lead, 50 90 to 30 per kegi Lime
zoe to 81 90; Cement, G. so.
GLASS.
OK to ski coal 90
ski to 0XI5 do e. 80 -~. : 50a4 ~
1lAl4 to l2XlS do .-"... .-.... .."- .- 1 OVao w
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-01-25
JY MARKET REPORT.

scIAL.-Returns for produce Of all
ions are beginning 10 ease up
uatters somewhat; but while the
stringency is somewhat giving
rates on money, owing to great ac-
M business generally, are steadily
1atotaiDed. Borrowers are freely
C1ln one to one n a half per
c-ut Ser month, and heir profits seem to
hem in doing SO.
ange on the East is steady at 81 so
selling.
colds its own. The banks here are
al Ig TO Pay over 10 to 1879 per cent,
a. "a anticipation OF another de-
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-01-25

Il p Er'S-- n SHIRTINGs.-
. "A, TEc; HilPs Al. Tic; Ballou
Ballou, rs, ls%ci Boots "A, 15c;
3, A, Ifc; Branch hiver, "A,
l 8~ockvllle, rs, IlHc; sycamore, S-4,
a ice u loo.
s-Merrimao W, 1910; Merrimac,
sc; Sprague's l2%c; Ashford's, l2Hc;
MS l2%e; American, at 1910; Dun
2hoi Amoskeag, l2c; Lowell, l0Hc;
ic-
s - Conestoga Extra Al, Sic;
fedal A. 28c; e r, A, 2Ici c q a
c. Ds-Wool Delaines, Sog45c;
~ mes, r7%92Oc; Amures, 22e;
AL tres, 20@a0c.
EEo skirt Braids, zoe /;
md Clark's spools, 90c; Green x
81 tois,5Oc; 2-bushel Bags,37%94jc;
b Bags, 50955c; 3-bush Bags, coo
kaleigh skirts, SO 90; per dozen; GIL
skirts, s22 50 per dOzeni Pontusie
$50 % per dozen.
GENERAL REMARKS.
ordinarily fair bushes is reported by
rarauants for last week. The high water
Zen productive Of considerable loss to
rs who had not shipped their corn to
70. Clover Seed has advanced. Green
s. are quoted higher. Lemons W.
e si away down. and the demand
light. Opium has declined SOC per
Highwines have advanced &C per
s. COfTees are very firm, with an up
endency, although no dvance has
.J3n made. Some grades OF sugars
e. .clined. CandIes are also held
l~ROvISIONS AND PRODUCE.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-01-25
No. 25 First street..

We receive our QueensWare direct from
the Putteries Of Staffordshire, England
via New Orleans and New York; hence
pay no secondhand profits which right
fully belong to our customers.
Having completed arrangements with
MEAKIN, BROS. & Co, OF Staffordshire.
England, for the EXCLUSIVE CONTROL
for this market of their celebrated STONE
CHINA WARE, we are now prepared to
supply the trade.
In addition we are now receiving, fresh
from Lamoges, France, q large stock OF
GOLD BAND, PLAIN WHITE and DECO
RATED FRENCH CHINA.
We are also receiving heavy importa-
lions OF HOLIDAY GOODS in great varI-
ETY..
$50 Consult your own interest by exam
ming our stock before purchasing csc
where. hoV1o
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-01-25
DRY DOCK.
EVANSVILLE
Fine Stores for Rent.
EVANSVILLE

FFyETE WHOLE OF No. 30, ar EsE
second, third, and fourth storas. nnH
One-bnIf of cellar, of No. 3, NORTH f
Street: in the best wholesale portion ID
this city. Each store is % by lao feat. IruE
s stories high, with cellars 3 feet in tHe clear
under each stores finely finished PES
sion gwen Immediately. To good tenants
we viii rent these stores very low.
S. x. GILBEHr s. Co,
Wholesale Groctes.
de25 d2m No 81 North First street,
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-01-25

q market ruled quiet and inert
ataaEnout the past week, and communal
tIa s cut OF with the country, except
7e4nGsogts street cars" that are able
creeks and branches. Deliv-
n~sarehandise by such conveyance
mely hazardous. Price rule steady
a. former quotations.
Ea- IEETrEas AMI SHIRTINGs.-
taa -ugs, 1916 stark A, do.
Ensl l5ci Evansville "A
pa AZ SDbott b, Al,
az ,yt.ts, "A, 10; Ashland,