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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
tGENERAL NATURE-No. %.

An act authorizing the President of the
United States to re-establish the Monroe
land district in the State Of Louisiana.
De it enacted By the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That the
President of the United States be, and he is
hereby authorized, if in his judgment the
public interests would be subserved there
BY, to re establish the Monroe land district
in the State of Louisiana, with the same
boundaries that existed before the consoli-
dati0n Of said land district with the land
district at New Orleans.
Approved March l6 1872,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12

hundred and seveuty-one, in accordance
with proposed form Of contract from the
said kives and Bailey. Submitted Is and
approved by the Joint COMMITTEES on publie
Printing on the part Of The Senate.
SEC: = That for the purpose aforesaid
there be appropriated and paid, out Of any
money IN the treasury not otherwise an
propriated, the sum of four hundred thou
sand dollars or SO much thereof as may be
necessary, the accounts having been am
proved, as in previous years, by the Seere-
tary OF the Senate and by the Clerk of the
House, or their representatives,
DEC. 8. Ahat asnerson shall be employed
asa reporter for the House without the
! approval OF the Speaker of the House;
| provided, that it shall ba the duty
OF the Joint Cemmittee On Pub
| lie Printing to publish an advertiea-
ment once week, for four weeks. IN one
newspaper in each of the cities of Waah-
ington, Philadelphia, New York, BostOn.
Chicago Cincinnati, Louisville, st. Louis
and San Francisco, inviting proposals. IN
detail for reporting and for printing. to-
gether and separately, the debates Of the
korty-thiEa, the Forty-fourth and tie Forty-
fifth Congresses, together CIR separately,
and TO report all proposals which may
he received before the designated day to
Congress, at the earliest practicable date.
with estimates, hereby directed to be made
~ tAAN SeAs .9satVeAA a AAAAtAt vi tue Npst ia
reporting the debates and Of print
ing them at the Government Printing
Office, accom- panied BY the recommendations
of the joint Committee on Public Printing
on al proposals and estimates sosubmitted;
and that the bills for such advertising be
paid in equal parts from the contingent
funds Of the Senate and Of the House Of
That no debates shall be reported or pub
lished at public expense, after the close Of
the present Congress, except upon written
contracts entered into therefor under
the authority Of Congress.
Approved April 2, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
Approved March 5, 1872.
[GENERAL NAruRE-No. 23.l

An act to repeal the paragraphs Of Schedule
G of the internal revenue acts imposing
taxes on canned meats, fish and certain
other articles.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That from
and after the passage of this act SO much
of Schedule G Of the internal revenue acts
as imposes a tax on any "can bottle, or
other single package containing meats, fish,
shell-fsh, fruits, vegetables, sauces, sirups,
prepared mustard, jams, or jellies," be, and
the same is hereby, repealed.
Approved March 5, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
[GaNnnAL NArunr-No. s.. ]

tAyANEAAA4. NALUkE-~EROs 20
An act to amend an act entitled Gan act Co
authorize protection to be given to eiti-
zens of the United States who may dis
cover deposits OF guan0,' approved Au-
gust Is, 1856.
Be it enacted by the Senate aud Pouse 0f
Representatives Of the United states OF
AmeriC j Congress assembled, That the
provisions Of the act Of Congress approved
august eighteenths eighteen hundred and
hfty-six, entitled can act to authorize pro
lection to be given to citizens of the United
States who may discover deposits of gu-
ano," be and the same are hereby Ga AIDED
traitors Of such discoverer, where such dis
coverer shall have died before perfecting
proof of discovery or fully complying with
The provisions of said act approved as afore-
said, after complying with the requirements
of the act of Congress OF August eighteenth
eighteen hundred and siXty-tive: Provided,
that nothing herein contained shall be held
to impair any rights Of discovery OF any as
Segment by a diseoverer heretofore reeog-
nized by the government Of the United
States.
SEC. 2. That section three of an act APP
proved July twenty-eighth, eighteen hun
bred and sixty.six, entitled IAN act to pro-
tect the revenue. and for other purposes"
amendatory of the act aforesaid, approved
August eighteenth, eighteen hundred and
fifty-six, be and the same is hereby amend
ed by striking out the word "five, wherever
the same occurs, and inserting in lieu there
OF the word ten"
Approved April ., 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
[GENERAL NArrRE-No. 81

An act amending the act approved July
twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and
sixty-eight, entitled SAN act relating to
pensions"
BE it enacted by the Senate and House OF
Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That the
second section of the act of Congress ap-
proved July twenty-seyenth, eighteen hun
bred and sixty eight, entitled San act re-
lating to pensions" be amended by insert
section, the words f'or was at some naval
station"
Approved March ). 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
approved March 5, 1872.
e. NATrRE-No. 10.

An act to provide for the admission Of
paintings, statuary, and photographs Tor
exhibition free Of duty.
Be it enacted By the Senate and House Of
Representatives Of the United States OF
America in Congress assembled, mat all
paintings, statuary, and Photographic pc
lures imported into the U9ited states for
exhibition by any association duly aallapr-
lied under the laws of the United States or
any State for the promotion aud encourage
ment Of science, art, or industry and not
intended for sale, shall be admitted free OF
duty, under such rules and regulations as
the Secretary Of the. Treasury shall pre-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
IGENERA1 NAruRE-No. 20.l

An act transferring certain powers and du.
ties to the Department Of Justice, and
providing. a sisal therefor.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That all
and singular the powers conferred and du-
ties enioiaed By existing laws upon the Sec
rotary Of the Interior relating to the Inn
prisonment or discharge of convicted Of
tenders against the laws of the United
States, or to the reform school and Jail in
the District of Columbia, be- and the same
are hereby, transferred to the Department
of Justice.
SEC. 2. That the seal heretofore provided
for the office of the Attorney General. shall
be the seal of the Department of Justice,
with stsch change in the device as the PresI-
dent of the United States shall approve,
and all books, papers, documents, and
records in said Department of Justice may
be copied and certified under seal in the
same manner as those in the State Depart
ment, and with the same force and effect
Approved, March 5, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
[GEyERAL NArUFE-No AZ

An act for the relief Of the officers and crew
OF the United States steamer "hear-
sarge"
Be il enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representative Of the United States OF
America in Congress assembled, That the
Secretary Of the Navy be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to pay, out OF
money hereafter to be appropriated, to Rear
Admiral JOhn A Winsl0w, and the officers
and crew belonging to the United States
steamer "Kearsarge" while engaged III tue
capture and destruction of the vessel called
the Alabama on the nineteentl day of
June. eighteen hundred and sixtyFour, the
sum of one hundred and ninety thousand
dollars, the same being he estimated value
thereof. to be- distributed to the officers
and crew attached to the "Kearsage" at
The date above named according to the pay
roll Of the ship at the time, and 70 be IA
lien Of the bounty authorized bY the
eleventh section Of the act OF june thir.
tieth, eighteen hundred and sixtY-four, en-
titled " An act to regulate prize proceed
ings. and SO forth." provided that no
money shall be paid 70 tho assignee Of any
of said officers or crew, entitled 70 receive
the same, but only to himself Ia person,
or to his wife, or to his personal representa-
tives, excluding any such assignee; anu
provided further, that if any ct the officers
or crew Of sal United States steamer
"Kearsage" shall have received the bounty
provided for by the said section eleven Of
the act of June thirtieth, eighteen hundred
and sixty-four. the same shall be deducted
from the amount 70 be paid to such oinceF
or seaman under this act.
ApDr0yed APRIL III 1872
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
C. NArueE-No. 81

An act to- provide for the reporting and
printing Of the debates IN Congress.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That the
Congressional Printer is hereby directed to
enter into contract, on behalf Of the Gen
eral Government, with Franklin Rivess
JEFF grson Rives aud George A. Bailey, Tor
the reporting and printing OF the debates
in Congress for the term Of two years, on
and from the fourth day Of Iareh, eighteen
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
81 CTAL.
Laws Of the United states Passed at the
Second Session Of the Forfy-First
= Cauvreea

GENERAL NATURE-Eo. ~
An act to change the times for holding cir
cult and district courts Of the United
States for the western district OF Virginia.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives Of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That, in
stead of the times now fixed by Law, the
circuit and district courts Of the United
States for the western district Of Virginia
shall hereafter be held as follows: At Dan
vile, on the Tuesday after the fourth Mon.
day Of February and August; at Lvnchburg,
on the Tuesday after the third Monday Of
March and September al HaFrisonburg, On
the Tuesday after the second Monday Of
April and October; and at Abingdon, on the
Tuesday after the fourth Monday of May
and October. And all recognisances, indict-
ments, or other proceedings. civil or crimi-
nal, now pending in either Of said courts.
shall be entered and have day Ia court, and
be heard and tried according to the times
of holding said court as herein provided.
Approved, February ], 1872.
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scribe; provided, that bords shall be given
for the payment to the United States of
such duties as are now imposed by law
upon any and all of such articles as shall
not be re-exported within six months after
such importation.
Approved March 5, 1872
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
GENERAL NArrRE-Eo. 1911

An act extending the time for the compile
ti5n Of the Green Bay and Sturgeon Bay
aad Lake Michigan ship canal, in the
State Of Wisconsin,
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States OF
America in Congress assembled, That the
time for the completion OF the Green Bay
and Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michigan ship
canal be. and the same is hereby extended
to the tenth day OF April, ammo D0mini
eighteen hundred and seyeBtysf0ur.
Annrnrea March 1 ISl2
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
TGEgERAL NArURE-No. 80. I


Ar act to authorize tie construction of
bridge across the Mississippi river at or
near the town Of Clinton, in the State OF
Iowa, and other bridges across said river,
and to establish them as post-roads.
Be it enacted By the Senate and House Of
Representatives Of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That it
shall be lawful for any person or persons,
eompanv or corporation, to build bridge
across the Mississippi river, al such point
On said river, within fifteen miles Of the
town of Clinton, in the State of Iowa, as
NAV accommodate the Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy railroad and its connections on
the west side of said river, and to lay
on or over said bridge railway tracks for
the more perfect connection of any rail-
roads that are, or shall be-, constructed to
the said river at or opposite said point.
under the limitations and conditions here
matter provided; that said bridge shaIl not
interfere with the free navigation of said
river beyond what is necessary In order 10
carry into effect the rights and privileges
hereby granted; and in case Of any Htiga-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
rGfxEnAt NArukE-No. 2l.1

An act to amend section thirty five Of an
act entitled An act to reduce internal
taxes, and foF other purposes"
BE It enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives Of the United States
Of America, in Congress assembled, That
the privileges of the act entitled An act
to reduce internal taxes aud for other par-
poses" approved July fourteen, eighteen
Of Ohio
ADproved March Z 1879
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
[GENERAL NATURE-No. ~
An act to create an additional land distri,
in the State Of Minnesota.


An act to. create an additional land district
in the State Of Minnesota.
s Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That the
President of the United States be, and he
is hereby, authorized to establish an add.
tional land district in the State of Mime
sota embracing all that part Of the present
Alexandria land district which lies north Of
township number one hundred and thirty
six north, and west of range number thirty
five west Of the fifth principal meridian,
and to fix from time to time the boundaries
of thereof, which district shall be named
after the place at which the office shall first
be establishes; and the President shall
have power to fix from time to time the To-
cation of the Office for such district.
Sec. ?. That the President is hereby author
lied to appoint, by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate, a register and receiver
for said land district, who shall be required
to reside at the site of the land office for
said district, who shall be subject to the
same laws and responsibilities, and whose
compensation, respectively, shall be the
same as that now allowed by law to other
land officers in said State.
Approved March II, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
IGasEaAt NATURE-No. 81

An act TO authorize tho restoration Of Gil
bert Morton u the naval service.
Be it enacted by the Senate and. House Of
Representatives. Of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That the
President Of the United States be, and he is
hereby, auth0Nzed to nominate, and, BY
and with the al vice and consent Of tire
Senate, to re-appoint Gilbert Morton ap an
sign ia the navy,
Approved April 1, 1872
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
GENERAL NATURE-No Ill
An act for the relief Of Alexander Smith
and Halcyon Skinner .-


and Haleyon Skinner.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives Of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That the.
Commissioner of Patents be, and he is
Hereby, directed to grant a rehearing OF the
application of Alexander Smith and Hal
cyOn Skinner, for the extension of letters
patent granted to them on the fourth day
of November, eighteen hundred and fifty
six, for improvement 10 power looms; and
he is hereby authorized to to revive and ex
tend tho said letters-patent for the further
term Of seven years from and after the
fourth day Of November, eighteen hundred
and seventy, notwithstanding the original
term for which letters-patent was granted
has expired, and the said patentees had
patented the said invention in foreign cOun-
tries, and such foreign patents had ex-
pired before the fourth day of November,
eighteen hundred and seventy, if in his
Judgment the said patentees were the
original and first inventors of the invention
described in the said letters-patent, and
the invention is useful, and the patentees
have failed, without neglect or fault on
their part, to obtain from the use and sale
of the'said invention a reasonable remuner-
alton for the time, ingenuity, labor, and
expense bestowed upon the same and the
introduction thereof into use. And the
said letters-patent, when so revived and
extended, shall have the same effect in law
as If it had been originally granted tor the
term of twenty-one years; provided, that
all persons who at the time of the passage
of this act had constructed, or caused to be
constructed, or used looms en- the plan OF
the said invention, shall be at liberty, dur
ing such extended term, to use and vend to
others to use said looms so constructed or
used.
. Approved February 90. 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
IGENERAI NErrnr-Nn.

An act TO admit certain machinery inn
ported from foreign countries free of
nduty.
Be It enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That the
Caloasieu sulphur and Mining Company OF
New Orleans be and is hereby permitted to
regulations as the Secretary Of the Treas
ury shall prescribe. certain machinery aud
accompanying implements for the purpose
Of and TO be used only IN making series
Of experiments in mining for sulphur IN the
parish of Calcasieu, in the State ct Louisi-
ana; provided, that the value Of such i'm
portation shall not exceed the sum OF seven
ty-hYe Thousand dollars, and that said ma
chineFy and implements be imported within
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
one year from and after the passage Of this
Approved, February 3, 1872.
GENERAL NATURE-No. 81

An act to establish certain post-routes
: the State Of Iowa.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives Of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That the
following be, and the same are hereby, es-
tablished as post-Foutes in the State of
Iowa:
From Franklin. ia Winnesheik county
State of Iowa, to Washington Prairie, in the
same county; also,
From Wsukon, in Allamakee county,
State Of Iowa, via Rud's, Dorchester, VIII
mingtOn, to Caledonia, in the State of Min
Resota.
Approved, February 9, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
proved March l, 1872
[GENgRAL NAruRE-No. II.

deficiency in the appropriations for sala-
ries and coRtin gent expenses of the Post
Office Department for the current fiscal
year.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled That the
following sums are hereby appropriated,
out of any money in the treasury not other
wise appropriated. to supply the deficiency
in the appropriations for the service of the
Post Office Department for the present fiscal
year, viz:
For salaries, eleven thousand four hun
bred and eighty-three dollars ana twenty
five cents.
For contingent expenses, twelve thousand
two hundred and sixty-eight dollars and
tWenty-six cents. .
Approved February 90, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
pproved March ), 1872.
&C. NATrRE-No. Il

fJEhEItAL NALL HL-lNU, If.I =
An act to constitute Shreveport. in the
State Of Louisiana, port Of delivery.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives of the United States Of
America il. Congress assembled, That
Shreveport, in the State Of Louisiana, shall
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12
IGlNERkL EAruRE-No. le.l

An act to set apart certain tract q land
lying near the heat.- waters OF the yellow
stone river as pu0Ae park.
Be it enacted by the senate and House o.
Representatives OF tie United States OF
anseriea IN Congress assembled, That the
tract ~ land IN the Territoriesaof Montana
am 4vvomfnr. living near the head-waters
~ the YeIIovstone river, and described as
follows IA WIT: Commencing at the junction
~ fsardine-.t river with the Yellowstone
-,iy,er and mining east to the meridian
passing ten miles p the east @ilfa u me
most eastern point OF the 1ell0Wse9ne ta4e,
thence sanrh along said meridian to
the pary lei Of latitude passing Ten Ialles
south If the most southern point
of Yellowstone lake; thence west along
said parallel to the meridian passing ntteen
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12

be, and il hereby, constituted a.port OF de-
livery, within the collection district Of New
Orleans; and there shall be appointed a
deputy collector of customs, to reside at
said port. who shall receive a salary, to be
determined by the Secretary of the Treas
ury, not exceeding fifteen hundred dollars
per annum.
Approved March |, 1872
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Approved February 20, 1872,
TGENERAL NATURE-No. =. ]

LGENERAL NATURE--No. II
An act to amend an act entitled An aetto
provide a national currency secured by
pledge Of United States bonds, and TO
provide for the circulation aud redemp-
tion thereof approved June third,
eighteen handred and sixty-four.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That sec
ton thirty-one Of said act be amended by
striking out the word "Leavenw9rth3 when
it occurs in said section
Approved March I. l8l2..
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-12

An act making appropriations for the pay
ment of invalid and other pensions OF the
United States for the year ending June
thirty, eighteen hundred and seventy
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-09-15

ST. cHARLEs-aEoRaE ruYLY, PROPRIETOR.
Van Wrinkle

NlTS. an mike,
mantua maker, next door south of the
county building, Carson street, has on
hand, and tor sale, a few white flannel
underskirts for ladies and infants, la
dies vests, table cover, lamp mats,
sofa pillow, foot stool, toilet cover,
slippers, etc. The material of these
articles is the finest. The patterns are
entirely new and the embroidery is so
skilfully executed as to fully display
the rare beauty and good taste of the
designs. Inspection of these articles
is invited. 3
RoNDo.-Wm. Pierce, of the Capital
Saloon, has remodeled and refitted his
place of business, adding thereto a
rondo game. A band of musicians
will be in attendance to discourse
music for the public. The room is
nicely fitted up, with appurtenances
conducive to the enjoyment of patrons
of the establishment. :
R. Fred. Brooks, the we'll known
and popular dealer in books, station
cry, musical instruments, guns, fish
ing tackle, toys, cigars, tobacco, jew.
elry and fancy goods, has removed to
Millard's store, next door to Rails
hardware store, opposite to his old
stand. y
People can save money BY buy.
ing their dry goods at the store Of
Olcovich Brothers.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-09-15
Religious service. ro.Day.

CATHOLIC CHURCH.-Divine Services
At IL O'Clock I'm, by Rev. Father Tormey.
ST. PETERS (EPfscoPAL) CHURCH -
Rev. George B.. Allen, Rector.-Services
at IL a. m. and7L O'Clock p. m. Sunday
school at 12n O'Clock. All are cordially
invited to attend the services OF this
METHODIST CHURCH-Rev. A. n. Fisher
Pastor. Preaching at III a. m. and IA p.
m. Sunday school at II m. Seats free.
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Dwelling House and Lot
for Sale!
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT LEWIS
N AEDiTO has been appointed Administrator
Of the estate of Jerome Ardito, deceased All
persons having claims against said estate will
present them properly proved for allowance aud
payment. LEWIS ARDITO,
Administrator Of jerome Ardito.
Claims may be presented to the undersigned At
his store on Carson street.
sslo-soAl ALEX LEr0RT, Agent.