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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
[GExERAL NAruRE-No. 2O.l

An act transferring certain powers and du-
ties to the Department of Justice, and
providing seal 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 i'm
prisonment or discharge Of convicted of
Tenders against the laws of the United
Statesy0r to the reform school and Jail in
the District of Columbia, be, and the same
are hereby, transferred to the Department
of Justice.
SEC. ?. That the seal heretofore provided
for the office of the Attorney General, shall
be the seal of the Department of Justice,
with such change in the device as the Presl-
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 s. 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
[GENrnAL N.lroRE--No. IN

An act in addition to an act eRtitled Gan
act to amend anaaet entitled AN act for
the removal Of causes in certain cases
from State courts, approved July twenty
seventh, eighteen hundred aad sixty-slx,
approved March second, eighteen hundred
aad sixty-seven.
De it enacted by the Senate and House OF
Representatives. Of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That
whenever a personal action has been OF
shall be brought in any State court by an
alien against any citizen Of State who -
on at the tlrre the alleged action accrued
was. a civil officer OF the United States, Pc
ing nonresident of thaa State wherein juEbs-
diction is obtained By the State court, By
personal service of praaess, such action uaay
be removed into the Circuit Court Of the
United States in and for the district IN
which the defendaat shall have been served
with process, in the same manner as now
provided for tha removal Of an action
brougl.t in a State court by che provisions
| Of section three of the act Of March second
eigbtsen hundred and thirty three, entitled
| @3n act further to provide for the collection
| Of Gaties on imports"
Approved March 80, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
[GrNERAL NAruRE-No. Isl

An act extending the time for the compile
ton Of the Green Bay and Sturgeon Bay
and Lake Michigan ship canal, IN the
State of Wisconsin.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representative 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
eighteen hundred and seTenty-four.
approved March /, 1872
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
oproved March |, 1872.
IGENBRAL NATURE-No. II.

An act making appropriations to supply a
deficiency in the appropriations for sala-
ries and contingent 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
dred and eighty -three dollars and 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, 1872-07-09
TGEyrRAL NAruRr-No. IS. /


An act to amend an act entitled can act to
authorize protection to be given TO eltl-
Gems of the United States who may dis.
cover deposits Of guano' approved Au-
gust IL, 1856.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives of the United States OF
America in Congress assembled, That tho
provisions of the act of Congress approved
August eighteenth, eighteen hundred and
tiftV-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 extended
to the widow, heirs, executors or admins
traitors of such diseOverer, where such dlf-
coyerer shall have died before perteoting
proof of discovery or fully complying with
the provisions of said act approved as atOre-
said, after complying with the requirements
of the act of Congress of August eighteenth,
eighteen hundred and sixty-five: Provided,
that nothing herein contained shall be Reld
to impair any rights of discovery or any4&s-
signment by discoverer heretofore recog-
nized by the government OF the United
States.
SEC. 9 That section three Of al act APP
proved July twenty-eighth, eighteen hun-
drad and sixty-six, entitled "An act to pro
tect the revenue, and for other purposes"
arendatory of the act aforesaid, approved
August eighteenth, eighteen hundred and
ffty-six, be and the same is hereby amend
ed BY striking ont the word ''iive," wherever
the same occurs, and inserting in lieu there
of the word ten"
Approved April 2 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
GENERAL NArURE-No. 27.1
An act to create an additional land distri,
in the State of Minnesota.

in the State of Minnesota.
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
sofa, 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 establisbe3 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, 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 ard 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, 1872-07-09
lGENERAL NATuRE-No. On

An act to exempt the iron steam ice
boats constructed by the city of Phila-
deIphia from the inspection required by
the act of February twenty-eight, eigh-
teen hundred and seventy-one, entitled
San act to provide for the better security
of life on board Of vessels propelled in
whole or in part by steam, and for other
purposes?
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives Of the United States OF
America in Congress assembled, That the
iron steam iee-boats, constructed by the
city Of Philadelphia for the purpose OF
keeping open the navigation of the rivers
Delaware and Sehuylkill during the winter
months, be and they are hereby exempt
from the inspection required by. the act ap-
proved twenty eighth Of February, eighteen
hundred and seventy-one, entitled IAN act
to provide for the better security Of life on
board Of vessels propelled in whole or in
part by steam, and tor other purposes
provided, that this act viii expire at the
end Of six months from and after Its
passage.
Approved, February 6, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
GENERAL NATuRE-No. 26.l
An act to create an additional land dis
trict in the State of Nevada.

An act to create an additional lana us
trict in the State Of Nevada.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States OF
America in Congress assembled, That all
that portion of the State of Nevada, EN-
braced in the following described limits, to
wit commencing at the corner common to
townships twentyfour and twenty-five
north, range fOrty-four and forty-ive east,
Mount Diable base and meridian; thence
running due east to the eastern boundary
line of the State of Nevada; thence. north
on said eastern boundary of said State to
the north boundary of said State thence
west on said north boundary of SAID State
to the eastern boundary of the Carson land
district thence south along said eastern
boundary of the Carson land district to the
place of beginning, shall constitute separ-
ate land district, to be called the Elko land
district, the Office of which shall be located
at Elko, in EllzO county, State of Nevada
which location may be changed by the
President of the United States from time to
time as the public interest may require.
SEC. g That the President shall appoint
by and with the advice and consent OF the
Senate, or in the recess OF the Senate. a
register and receiver of public moneys for
said district, and said officers shall reside IN
the place where said land Office is located
and shall have the same powers and receive
the same emoluments as the same officers
now receive in the other land districts IL
said State.
Approved March,12, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
CO. NATuRE-No. ID
An act for the relief of Alexander Smit
and HalcyOn Skinner

An act for the relief of Alexander Smith
and HalcyOn 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 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 in power looms; and
he is hereby authorized to to revive and ex-
tend the said letteEs-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
1 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 letterSpatent, when so revived and
extended, shall have the same effect in law
as if it had been originally granted for 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 OF
used.
Approved February 90, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
IGENERAL NaTuaE-No. Ie.l

An act to set apart certain tract Of land
lying near the head-waters of the Yellow
stone river as a public park.
BE enacted by the Senate and House of
REPRESENTATIVES, Of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That the
tract of land in the Territories of Montana
and Wyoming lying near the head-waters
Of the Yellowstone river, and described as
follows. to wit: Commencing at the junction
ofsGardine- river with the Yellowstone
river. and INNING east to the meridian
passing ten miles 10 the eastward of the
most eastern point of the YELLOW one lake,
thence south along said meridian to
the parallel Of latirRde passing ten miles
south If the most southern poln,
of Yellowstone lake; thence west along
| said parallel TO the meridian passing dfteer
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
Approved March 5, 1872.
[GENERAL NArrRE-No. l9.l

An act to provide for the admission Of
paintings, statuary, and photographs for
exhibition free Of duty.
Be it enacted by the Senate and Honse OF
Representatives Of the United states OF
America in Congress assembled, mat an
paintings, statuary, and photographs PIC
lures Imported into the United Ssales lot
exhibition by any association duly author
ize9, under the laws Of the United States or
a.y State for the promotion and encourage
ment of science, art, OF industry, anu 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, 1872-07-09
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 tax on any "can, bottle, or
other single package containing meats, fish,
shell-fish, 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, 1872-07-09
EGErrRA1 NAruRE-No. o. j

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 aet-of Congress ap-
proved July twenty-seyenth, eighteen hun
dred and sixty eight, entitled can act re-
lating to pensions" be amended by insert
ing after the word commission" in said
section, the words Cor was at some. naval
station"
-Annrnred March s 1879.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
TGENEnAl NArURE-No. 36l

An act to provide for the reporting ana
printing Of the debates IN Congress.
Re- # enacted bv the Senate and House of
Representatives OF the United states o.
America IN Congress assembled, mat the
ConoFessionaI Printer IS hereby directed TO
erteT INFO a contract. on behalf of the Gen
eysl fsaverument. with Franklin Riyes.
Jefferson RiYes and George A. Balley, Iof
the reporting and printing OF the deDates
in Congress for the term OF two years, on
and from the fourth day OF March, eighteen
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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, 1872-07-09
LGENERAL NAruRE-No. Is. /

An act authorizing the President of the
United States to re-establish the Monroe
land district in the State of Louisiana.
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, 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 than existed before the consoli-
dalton of said land district with the land
district at New Orleans.
Approved March 16, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09

miles west of the most western point q
Madison lake; thence north along sara
meridian to the latitude Of the junction Of
the Yellowstone and Gardeners rivers;
thence east to the place OF beginning, Is
hereby reserved and withdrawn from set
Element. occupancy, or sale under the laws
of the United States, and dedicated and set
aoart as public park or pleasuring-gr ground
for the benefit and enjoyment OF the people
and all persons who shall locate or settle
upOn or occupy the same, or any part
thereof, except as hereinafter provided,
shall be considered trespassers, and re-
moved therefrom.
SEC. 2 That said public park shall be un-
der the exclusive control of the Secretary Of
the Interior whose duty it shall be, as soon
as practicable to make and publish such
rules and regulations as he may deem neces-
sary or proper Tor the care and management
Of the same. Such regulations shall provide
for the preservation, from injury or spOlia-
ton. Of all timber, mineral deposits, natural
curiosities, or wonders within said park, and
their retention in their natural condition.
The Secretary may, in his discretion, grant
leases for building purposes for terms
not exceeding ten years, OF small par
cells of ground, at such places IN said
park as shall require the erection Of
buildings fer the accommodation OF
visitors; all of the proceeds OF said leases,
and all other revenues that may be derived
from any source connected with said park,
to be expended under his direction in the
management of the same, and the eOnstruc-
ton of roads and bridle-paths therein. He
shall provide against the wanton destruc-
ton Of the fish and game found within said
park, and against their capture or destruc
ton for the purposes of merchandise or
profit. He shall also cause all persons tres
passing upon the same after the passage or
this act to be removed therefrom, and gem
orally shall be authorized to take all such
measures as shall be necessary or proper to
fully carry out the objects and purposes OF
this act. .
Approved March /, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
,pFoved March 5, 1872.
IGENERAL NATURE-No. n.

An act to constitute Shreveport in the
State of Louisiana, a port of delivery.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States OF
America in Congress assembled, That
Shreveport, in the State Of Louisiana, shall
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
[GfNERAL NArrRE-No. :

An act to admit certain machinery i'm
ported from foreign countries free OF
mp ty.
Be Ii enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives Of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That the
Calcasieu Sulphur and Mining Company OF
New Orleans be and Is hereby permitted to
import. free Of duty, under such rules and
regulations as the Secretary Of the Treas
urv shall nreseribe. certain machinery and
ACCOMMODATING implements fer the purpose
Of and to be used only in making a series
Sof experiments IN mining for sulphur IN the
parish Of Calcasieu, in the State 81 Louisi-
ANA provided, that the value Of such I'M
portation shall not exceed the sum q seven
tv-five thousand dollars, and that SAID ma
chinery and implements be imported within
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
Approved February 90, 1912.
FGENERAI NAruRE-No. al

An act to amend an act entitled "An act to
provide a national currency secured by
pledge of United States bonds, and to
providesfor The circulation and redemp-
ton thereof" approved June third,
eighteen hundred and sixty-four.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives Of the United States of
America in. Congress assembled, shat sec
ton -thirty-one Of said act be amended by
striking out the word "Leayenworth" when
1t occurs in said section.
-Annroxed March l, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
IGEyERAL NATUnE-No. 81

An actto authorize the. restoration Of Gil
bert Morton to the naval service.
BE it enacted by tire Senate and House Of
Representatives. Of the United states. OF
America ia Congress assembled, That the
President Of the United States be, ane.he y
hereby, authorized to nominate, and Dy
and with the advice and consent oi tAe
Senate, to re-appoint Gilbert Morton an en-
sign IN the navy.
ADproyed April !, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09


Congress.
GENERAL NATURE-Eo. Al
An set 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
dag of February and August; at Lynehburg,
on the Tuesday after the third Monday Of
March and September at HarrisoDburg, 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, iudict-
ments, or other proceedings, civil or crimi-
nal. now pending In either of said courts,
shall be entered and have day in court, and
be heard and tried according to. the times
Of holding said court as herein provided.
Approved, February |, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
TGEyERAr N.TuRE-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-routes in the State Of
Iowa:
From Franklin, in Winnesheik county,
State of Iowa, to Washington Prairie, in the
same county; also,
From Waukon, in Allamakee county,
State of Iowa, via Rud's Dorchester, Viii
nIingtOn, to Caledonia, in the State Of Min
Hesota.
Approved, February 2, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
REPUBLICAN, TUESDAY, JULY 8, 1872 !.

be. and is hereby, constituted a port Of de-
livery, within the collection district OF New
Orleans; and there shall be appointed
deputy collector of customs, to reside at
said port, who shall receive salary, to be
determined by the Secretary of the Treas
ury, not-exeeeding fifteen hundred dollars
per annum.
Approved March l, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
GENERAL A7f-RF-No. PAL

act entitled San act to reduce internal
taxes, and fer 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, and for other pur-
poses approved July fourteen, eighteen
hundred sad seventy, be, and are hereby,
extended to the port Of Toledo, in the State
of Ohio.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09

one year from and after the passage OF THIS
act.
Approved, February ., 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-09
OF FICIAL.

Laws Of the United states Passed at fhe
second Session Of the FOrty-First
COnRreaa.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-06

iI.e ~ VI ralh VII run subject to delays Incl.
ueu 10 Ireisht business. and will stop only at sta
NEW CASTLE TRAINS
Leave Ne" Castle tor Wilmington and Philadel.
at I 40 A NJ. Leave Philadelpbia at l2W ana
" "iimingion At 10 7. N. for New Castle. A~
.,,. sMI RNA BRANCH TRAINS
additional 10 those above, leave smyrna for Claw
ton il.35 a. H.. and ,.35 y. m Leave CIavton Sor
smyrna a.lV a. m. ana 200 =. III. to make connec
s"n WIN ttainsto and from Dover. and stations
CONNECTIONS
AT low NSEND. with the Kent County and Oueen
Anne: Kent Railroads. ~ ~1ee"
AZ oLAl ioN. with the Mary land and Delaware
At ilAhRIN TON with the Junct;o, and p.l
water Railroad. " oieaA
At oEAtQkD with the Dorchester and Delaware
Railroad. N ~s'""oio
IT pELMAR. with the Eastern Shore Railroad
and "icomico and tocomoke Railroad
v. +. KEN NEY. Supt.