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Persoaal.-Mr: Williams, Mrs. TIMBER and
Miss Maggie Irvine, started for Montana,
May Sth.
Mr.. A. NJ. Levy left for San Francisco on
Sunday. o.
Mr.. VIM. Richardson of Strang & Co. left
for Salmon River and Loon Creek, this week
to be absent several weeks.
General Hamill, Editor, and Mr. Van II.
Fisk, solicitor of the Helena Herald have
been in Deer Lodge for several days.
Rev. J. 4. Van Anda and Rev. w. Wal.
derson, Of Bozeman, have been in Deer
Lodge during the week. and will preach in
the Court House on Sabbath.
Hon. J. NJ. Cavanaugh end Warren Toole,
Esq, are still in town. The former will 20
to M;ssouls and the latter 10 Madison.
Mr.. S. L. Watson and Capt. s. S. Hart
were accompanied by their wives on their
visi: to Deer Lodge this week, and Judge
Chuna scro by his daughter, each on their
first visit to this valley.
Messrs. Frank Worden, Capt. Higgins.
Frank Woody, w. J. Mccormick and W.
j. Stevens of Missoula returned from Hole.
ma this week, where they were before tie
Land Officers in cases arising out of the
Missou!a Town site muddlc.
Our friend o. b. O'Bannon Esq. who has
been off five months to 1.-THE old Kentucky
Homo" gave his many frlenes coveted op-
por unity TO welcome him back to Deer
Lodge on last Saturday evening. lie is nc.
mIanied by his sister. Miss Sallie O'Ban.
non, who we trust will call Montana lone
Tor many years to come.
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District Court-Judge Knowles Presiding

The Grand jury returned twelve indictments-one
ior manslaughter, drawing weapons, and obstructing
:, VIM: Williams w. Nowlan ct. al.-Foreclosure Of
instate during term.
Bncha ". Nowlan ct. al-Licn continued: Chas.
s. D0hle substituted NJ plaintiff
Con bischof W. Nowlan et ALLEN: Sol. Star sub
stituted for plaintiff decree for plaintiff.
Mcnamara vs Dccker-Debt: judgment for plaintiff
Brlndy vs Turner ct a-Licn; trial by court finding
for plaintiff.
=, Commissioners Deer Lodge County vs Con Kohrs ct
a,sut to recover s52,2 on deposit at Donnell Clark
q l.arahcs. in hrme of H. C. Fredrickson: demurrer
to complaint ovcrruled set for Monday, May Is
Geo. Carothcrs VS. y. Conolly-Action on contract:
trial by jury verdict for plaintiff
X II. Lemon SIS n. Connolly Settlement of partner
ship; demurrer to complaint sustained.
Mayette vs. Pntnam-Appeal: dismissed.
Brundy VS. Ncwkirk ct al-Appeal: continued.
dict for defendant.
Tootle Leach & Co. Thos II. O'Conncr-Decree
for plaintiff.
Hester rs Richie & schuepplc-Dismisscd at plain
TIL is costs.
Wilcox vs. Belchcr-Sc;tlcd at cost of plaintiff
White vs. Butler It al Decree for plaintiff.
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Removed Office of the New NORTH
WEST is removed to First street. We have
II roomy, pleasant, well lighted and Sc.
cure building, built by Mr.. Jno. Murphy,
who has made most excellent job of it,
and has our thanks for that and other ia
vors. In day or two we hope 10 have bet
Ter accommodations for callers than we have
been able to extend while fitting up, and
hope TO see our friends frequently.
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Anyu!ar.-Wc notice many fine strings Of
fish being brought into town this week,
captured from the river and Cottonwood
creek. Our piscatorially inclined friends
who would avoid the mcshes of the law.
will do we'll to confine their incursions upon
the finny tribe to the rational method of rod
and line. Some people have an in seine
idea that, if persisted in, will lead 10 no net
profit
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Mr.. VIM. Wilson is now supplying Deer
Lodge and the surrounding camps with
Soda and Sarsaparilla of the first quality.
Mr.. Savoy, late of the Empire Works, Cali.
fornia, is in charge Of the mandatory. 1t
is Mr.. Wilson's intention to begin in few
days the construction of brick building.
2Ox60 feet, for the mandatory of cider
and vinegar.
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Blacksmitlling.- Messrs, Rhea & Nc
Lain, than whom there are no better men
or workmen in Montana, opened the Acade-
mic de Vulcan, next to the McBurney House,
on Monday, and are doing an excellent bust.
ness. They need no other commentator
than to say they are prepared to do work,
and no other invocation of success than their
own industry. ...
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The First id.'-Mcssrs. Haas & Red
dick, are the first business in Fredrickson
to advcrtizc with US. Mr.. Haas is recently
from Helena and Mr. Reddick from Deer
Lodge, where they arc well known. In
their new field we wish them success, and
can recommend them as accommodating, in .
dustrious men.
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lady named Maggie McGraw
Loved Macs Eiown Jug--in a horn:
She said little Jccmcs kavanaigh,
Was the best man was born.
This lady was witty and pretty
IT'S truth am telling yc now
And said that the Brown jug was witty,
Excuse INC from telling ye how.
She liked Warren Toole for his grandeur,
Aud also the little Old man.
But II she had known the old bald pated clss was
Black Republican she never would have
written these beautiful lines for good
Democrats to sean.
80 Macs BIownjug opened to the public May 18th,
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From PhllilpsburS.-.Capt Geo. Plaistcd
and family-wifc and Miss VIVA Teachoutt
moved down from Ph,lipsburg on Wed
ncsday, and will spend the summer in Deer
Lodge. With their numerous friends we
are glad to note this fact and hope they will
be pleased with the transition. The Capt.
has leased the residence formerly occupied
by Col. Harrison, on B street
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Mr.. James Stuart arrived from Helena
per Tuesdays coach, having postponed his
return 70 Fort Browning for time. 'Spect
..Jim" wants TO see the fun that's brewing
between The O'C. and OF. before uncivl!is-
iua himself for the summer.
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Hydraulic NIininsr.

.cS" 10000 feet of Hydraulic Pipe of all
sizes for sale cheaper than other house In the Terrific
ry. Persons desiring to purchase should address
full particulars, price, etc. will he furnished
STRANG l. RICHARDSON.
Deer Lodge, March ~. 1911. sstf
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Brass Hydraulic NOzzles, etc.
Received last evening per Express from San Fran
cisco, m invoice Of California Hydraulic Nozzles,
Beer Keg and Ice Box Cocks. A full supply.
96tf STRANG & RICHARDSON,
Deer LodDc.
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NEW NORTH WEST.
-
DEER LODGE CITY. FRIDAY. MAY IL.
TO DELINQUENT PATRONS,

We owe our fellow creatures moEcy--owc il TO them
honestly and wish to pay it, We have stock to buy
and printers TO pay-and a newspaper can't be run
without money, anyhow. Now several Of you--scv-
eral hundred In lact--owc us for subscription. job
work. and advertising. 1t may be only few dollars
each. but aggregates all We need We do not wish
70 consume time and incur expense in soliciting each
one personally, when 1t ir wholly unnecessary. IT..
therefore. those knowing themselves indebted win re-
nit rs convenient. without further soicita.
ton, we shall esteem it favor.
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R L. o p l. ~ T. ID.
THE CIIILDs HOUSE. PIONEER CITY, N. T.
VIII be rcopcncd for gucsts and after April 10Th.
share Of public patronage 10 respectfully solicited
MRS T. N. CHILDS, Proprietress.
Pioneer, April 10Th, 1871. 9fy7
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MAI. JNO. KIN
MERCHANT TAILOR,

WOOD STREEr, HELENA.
make speciality Of Fine Goods and perfect fits
guaranteeing satisfaction In all cases.
m.Wiswel, Tin rear of Kcnschmidt's st0rcl Deer
Lodge, IL kept constantly supplied with samples Of
all my goods.
Measures and Orders
Taken by him, will be filed by me- and the same guar
cntec given ~ In my own announcement.
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sD- More than 100000 people bear testimony to
the wonderful curative effects of DR.. Pierce's Alt
Ext. or Golden Medical Discovery. For papitation
or irregular action Ut the heart all severe acute or
lingering coughs, and for oliver Complaint "li-
i0usncss' It Il uncQuacd. Sold by all druggists.
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Sy-3i,ls

WANTED-Dccr Lodge County Warrants. will
pay the liIGHEsT price.
j. C. ROBINSON.
c3'om~ Deer Lodge
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An Indian in Kansas has five wives.
flows that for Lo! Boston Adyocate.
1t isn't good. Wendell Phillips holds lore
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Goods Coming in.-A Diamond r train
will arrive to-day with 1885 pounds of
goods for Mr.. F. B. Miller Grim's train
will be in Tomorrow with al 900 pounds
for Pembcrton & Kelly. Kleinschmidt
Bros. will receive a heavy invoice on Mon.
day or Tuesday
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~" The City Hall Billiard Rooms are running
night and day-''cos why the propTietors making
II pleasant for the boys.
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UNITED STATES COUR'

United States vs. Jno DISTINGUISHING liauor to
Indians; trial by jury; verdict Of guilty; sen
fenced
.. United States VS. J. 3. Groom-Sclline liquor to In
dians: trial: jury disagreed.
United States vs. Jean Ferrier-Selling liquor to In
dians: continued till next term.
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BOARDING HOUSE.

MRS. 4. WRIGHT will open her house, opposite
the soutllwe corner Of Court House Square. on
Monday, May lst. 1871. Board by the day or week,
with or without lodging. Patronage solicited.
Board $40 per Week.
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~ FOR RENT--My Store, now occu,i.d os :,
Furniture Ware ROOM il for rent. Size a.xlvO feet
with ~ feet ceiling.
"o't JOHN O'NEILL, 4Ol.
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MONTHLIES.
Dissolution.

THE copastnership hesetofore existing between Jno
i A. Murphy and Richard Barry, Architects IA
Baildcrs under the 1rn name and styis Of ierry .
Murphy Is this day dissolved By mutual consenf
The debts due 70 and from the late rm win b. a.tted
BY either a the undcfsixnsd
RICHARD BARRY.
JNO. A. MURPHY.
Deer Loase, u. r., March =, lsel.
JN0. 4. nURPaI WI eoetin1e hasincss Ut Ag6l-
paSties Intending TO build q - = ~.
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eV- Go to Boswell e. McQuestion's City Hall fo
fine liquors and cigars.
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r. Tho Metropolitan Billiard Hall i keeping tho
best Cigars on the West Side
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Now IlOtel.

., The building formerly known as the Walla Walls
HOTEL Main street. Helena, has been Oycrauled from
top to bottom, and thoroughly rcopencd, reftted,
rcfnrnshcd, reprinted ard rcuvcnated generally as to
make 1t essentially building. and it now offer.
70 the pubic all the advantages OF thoroughly first
class hotel, under the name OF the
co COSMOPOLITAN.
a., Sam Schwab, Proprietor.
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LOCAL NEW =

RELIGIOUS SsRvICEs.--Rcvs. j. A. Van Anda and
w. ". Anderson will hold divine services in the Court
House. Deer Lodge, on Sunday, May 18th, at 1O'I
A. N. and 8 y. NJ.
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n THE REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS OF
~ Deer Lodge No. II A. r. b A. II. viii b held
"on'he First and Third sntarss: stsach ne.sS
r T.KENNON, Secretary
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~ Go to the Deer Lodge Brewery for fresh Beer,
good Ale ana Porter.
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Important to Mill Owners.

1mpOrlUnL 10 MIL UWnCfS.
having been given to receive app,i.
cations for patent under the placer Act, Of july
9th, 1870. The undersigned U. 8. Mineral Land Sui.
veyor IL prepared to give information to caiants de.
string 70 avail themselves Of the benefits az said Act
and make the necessary surveys, plats etc required
qucs will please inform mc tho size Of claim num-
Der Of parties interested whether surveyed or nm.
surveyed lands: apon unsurvcyed the distance from
expended on the NINE
Surveys Of mines for patent viii be promptly execu
sion, to D Wsshburn, Surveyor General T TX.
man, Register; May, Receiver; Allen DsnfOst6.
Az II. Co., Helena; Kicker. K L mine.
land. and w b Dance, Deer Lodge
PcrsOns on the West Side will please address NJ a
Deer Lodge In care Of Mr.. o. b. OBannon.
w61-0m GEO. b. FOOTk
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Notice Of Reduction Of Fare
THROUGH Tickets

Notice Of Reduction Of Fare.
On and after February LIST, 1871. until further no.
ticc. we will sell
Through Tickets
From Helena to Omaha ............. 90 % Cy
From Deer Lodge. ria Ryan, to Omaha 20 rs "
From Virginia to Omaha. ............. 10 70
The above Is the Of First Class passage. and If
REDUCTION OF SIS ON the round trip, from former
rates. -
Ss-f GILMER & SALISBURY.
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McKINSTRY HOUSE.
Court House Square,

DEER LODGE CITY, MONTANA.
Parties wishing board, with or without lodging, will
find good accommodation and good fare at the above
named house.
Bon rl - 600 per Week.
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N:1sUr<Ex 11oUsnrAn.
GEO. W. HILL, PROPRIETOR,
Thu Einae< Qoar, in tina re..,<o.v

The liquors and cigars kept at this bar are of the
very choicest brands in market and is the intention
Of the proprietor to render the NcEarncy House b,
first class in every respect.
GEO W. HILL
Deer Lodge, March a. 1871.
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Dry Goods. Groceries, etc
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-06-16
CHAPTER CCCCLXXXV.

4 Supplement to San act respecting the Circuit
Courts in the several counties of this State"
l. Be it enacted by the Senate and General As
sembly of the State of New Jersey That it shall be
lawful for the judge OF the circuit court in the sever
al counties OF this State. whenever in his discretion
il shall seem proper u employ competent steno-
graphic reporter who duty it shall be to attend all
trials held in said circuit court and in the court OF
over and termner and exactly and truly take notes
and record verba all the evidence and procesd-
ngs whatsoever under the direction OF said judge ex-
cept the arguments of counsel upon such trials and
when requested, make and furnish true reports
thereof TO the said judge snd to each party in such
cause.
2 And be it enacted. That the compensation of
such reporter shall not exceed ten dollars per day,
when shall be paid by the board ofchosen free
holders of said county certificate OF ssid judge
0oyed p divided that said reporter shall for reports
of evidence and other proceedings by him furnished
to be paid by the party IN such cause requesting the
same, at the rate not to exceed ten cents for one
hundred words; provided further, that said reports
shall be furnished within one day after request is
sworn IN open court faithfully to perform all the
duties required by this ac and such reporter shall
he removable. and other appointments made, frOS
time time, by the judge Of said court at his dis
erection.
3. And be it enacted. That towards defraying the
expense of the county under this act fee of one
dollar shall be paid to the clerk of said county by
the party noticing any trial in the circuit court
every the shall be noticed which fee shall
he included in taxed bill of and be recoverable
as other costs in said suit, and the cl rk of such
county shall pay such fees at the end of every term
to the county collector of said county.
T. And be ii enacted That all special acts ncon-
sistent herewith be, and the hereby repeal
ed and that this act shall take effect Immediately.
Approved April 8. 1871.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-06-16
CHAPTER Dill

4 Supplement to an act entitled San act respecting
the Orphans Court, and the power and authority of
Surrogates," approved April sixteenth one thou
sand eight hundred and forty six.
]. Be it enacted by the Sanate and General As
semby of the State of New Jersey, That the powers
aad duties formerly exercised and performed by the
ordinary relative to the admission of guardians for
arphans' court of the county in which application
for the appointment OF guardian is required by law
II be made in session, be exercised and per
formed by the surrogate Of said county, subject to
appeal to the prerogatve court and the letters Of
guardianship shall be issued by the said sn rrogeto,
which ettara shall be in the borrowing, form:
I---surrogate of the county Of
do hereby certify that the-day of-the
orphans court of said county not being session.
admitted of--as guardian of the---
of---beiug a--wtness my hand and
seal and so forth,---provided that nothing
in this shall be construed prevent the ordinary
in person, from granting letters of guardianship
from the prerogative office in cases where
nience will arise from doing the same
@ And be it enacted That the said surrogate shall
for such service be entitled TO have and receive the
same fees as are allowed by law.
3. And he il enacted, That section second of the
act entitled supplement to act entitled An act
respecting the orphans court, and the power and
authority of Surrogates," Approved April sixteenth
one thousand eight hundred and forty y-six' which
said supplement approvedlF twenty first
one thousand eight hundred and seventy-one, he
amended by inserting after the word "guardians''
whenever it occurs said section, the word ''assig
nees, and by inserting after the word spartitions'
the words 'ssale of land and acceptances, revoca-
tions."
4. Aud be it enacted, That this act shall take ef-
feet imm ediately.
Approved April 8, 1871.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-06-16
BY AUTHORITY. ]
LAWS OF NEW JERSEY.
CHAPTER ccCcII.

An Act to appoint Commissioners TO erect an addi-
ton and make repairs to the State House.
l. BE it enacted by the Senate and General Assem-
bly, OF the State OF New Jersey, That Charles 6. Old
en-, Thomas J. .Stryker and Lewis Perrine shall be
and are hereby app inted commissioners, without
compensation, whose intgl shall be II cause 10 be
erected suitable addition to the state house, to
provide larger and more commod.ous rooms Tor
meetings OF the senate and general Assem- bly,, for
committee rooms and other neediu purposes, to
CORES pond as near may be, to The pres ent build
ing in architectural design and appearance and for
which purpose they are authorized TO procure plans
specifications. and shall Adopt such plans only as
may be first approved by the governor, president OF
the senste the speaker of the house and Joint conn
mltee on public buildings, aud to receive proposals
for making such repairs, alterations and additions,
ny contract or otherwise, such engagement first be-
ing approved by the said governor, pres ident OF the
senate and speaker OF the house. at cost thereof
MOTTO exceed the sum OF fifty Il. .ousand dollars, and
it shall be the duty of the SAID commissioners, or
one Of them, to superntend the building. repairs
and improvements thereof. and they are hereby ai-
thorlzed to appoint suitable architect or build
en- at salary not to exceed five dollars per day.
while actually employed in experimenting SAID
erections. with the proper execution of the work.
and that the of fifty thousand dollars is hereby
appropriated for the parpose aforesaid.
z. And be 1t en- acted, That the comptroller shall,
from time to time. draw his warrants upon the
treasurer in favor of the said commissioners for
such sum sums of money may be necessary
10 the prosecution of this work.
3. And be 1t enacted That the said commissioners
shall all their accounts in relation to the
aforesaid repairs and additions 10 said building to
be accurately keptapd stated; they shall deliver
copy thereof with their Vouchers TO the comptroller
TO be filed in his office and audited according to law,
and they shall report 10 the of the leg
islstnre their proceedings under this act.
4 Aud be 1t enacted. That this sctehall take Ell
feet Immediately.
Approved March 81, 1871.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-06-16
CHAPTER DCNII.

4 Supplement to san act to prevent the taking of
unlawful toll fare Canals and Railways,
passed March twelfth, one thousand elght hum
dred and thrty-niue
l. BE it enacted by the Senate and General As-
sembly of the State of New Jersey That AN act to
amend an entitled "An act to prevent the taking
of unlawful toll fare canals and railways =
passed March twelfth. one thousand eight hundred
and thirty nine which amendatory act was approved
March seventeenth, one thousand eight hundred
and seventy be and the same is hereby repealed.
And be it enacted, That the act entitled An
Act to prevent the taking ef unlawful toll or fare on
canals and railways" passed March twelfth, one
thousand eight hundred and thiTty-nine be and the
same hereby. from the passage of this act, revv
ed declared TO be IN full force and effect except
that the penalty shall hereafter be recovered n the
name of snd Tor the of the state, and be tlaced
in the school fund.
g. And be it enacted, That all penal cults nov
pending in any of the courts of this state; whether
brought under said act of March twelfth. one thou
sand ergul hundred anl thirty -nine under said
act of March seventeenth, one thousand etgnt hun
dred and seventy, shall each of them be decided
according TO the Law II stood at the time said ps
nsl suits were com nenCad. and subsequent egi
lation shall effect sald pending suits; penalty
shall be recovered any forfeiture allowed under
either of said acfs of March twelfth, one thousand
eight hundred and thrty-nine, March seven
for any offence committed violation thereof prior
to to the passage of this act. except in suits now
pending in the courts OF this state.
l. And be il enacted, That all acts and parts of
acts inconsistent herewith be ami the same are
hereby repealed; and this act shall be public act
and take effect imrnf diately.
Approyed April g. 1871.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-06-16
CHAPTER DXCIX.

An Act making an appropriation for the repairing OF
the Surveyor Generals Office of the Western Di-
vision OF New jersey.
WHEREAS, the building now occupied by the survey
general of the western division of New Jersey
contains many important titles and other valuable
papers connected with the early settlements and
location of lands in this state and whereas. IL is
yitlly important TO keep and preserve the same;
and whereas, the said building needs repairing to
make its safe and proper place for the purpose
designated. thereto.
l. BE il en.cted by the Senate and General Assem-
bly, of the State of New Jersey. That the sum of two
hundred dollars be- and the same is hereby aepro'
priated for the purposes set forth in the prea be
this bill and the treasurer of this state be, and ne
is hereby suthorize and required pay the ssid
veyor general the aforesaid sum OF two hundred
dollars out of any moneys of the stae not otherwise
appropriated
2 And be il enacted That this act shall take ef-
feet Immediately.
Approved April G, 1871