davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30
GENERAL NATURE No. 1881

AN ACT in regard to the commencement of
increased pay to promoted officers in the
navy.
Be il enacted BY The Semte and House et
Representatives. cf'the Uaited Siotesof Amer
ics in Coayress assembled,
That the clause in section seven Of the att
Of July fifteenth, eighteen hundred and sew
enty, making appropriations for the naval
service for the year ending June thirtieth,
eighteen hundred and seventy lone, and for
other purposes, which eDacts "that hereafter
the Increased pay Of promoted officer shall
commence from the date he is 10 take rank as
Is given in his commission" be, and the sam)
is hereby repealed Provided, That ifslch ofi-
Ger shall have been promoted in course to fill
avaUancy, and shall hav1 been IN the perform
an;c Of the duties Of the higher grade from
the date he is to take rank, he may be allowed
the increased Jay from that date.
Approved, June, 1872 .....
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30
GENERAL NATURE No. lgl. ]

AN ACT to amend the tlilh section Of an act
entitled AN act making appropriations for
the legislative, executive, and judicial cx.
pensCs Of the government for the year end
ing June thiuieth, eighteen hundred and
seYenty'three, and for other purposes"
he il enacted By the .Seante and Heme o,
Representatives. IF the fDicd States o.
Ameriea in Congress- assembled:
That the fifth section of The act approved
May eighth, eighteen hundred and evcnty-
two, making appropriations for the legislative,
executive, and judicial expenses Of the gov
clnment for the year ending June thirtieth,
eighteen hundred and seyenty-thrcc, shall
not be held TO apply to materials, stores, or
supplies sold to officers and soldiers Of the
army or to exploring az surveying eXpetli
tons authorized by law, and that said section
shall not he held 10 repeal such part Of par
agraph 1892, Revised Army Regulations of
eigh aen hundred and sixty.three as pro-
vides that expenses Of sples Of military
stores or supplies regularly condemned will
be paid from their proceeds.
Approved, june s, 1872.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30

list. next below Rear Admiral Boggs; 10 pro-
mote John De Camp TO his origiIai relative
position as arearaJmiral on the retired list;
10 promote Commodore Charles W. Pickering
TO the grade Of commodore on the retired list,
with The retired pay Of his advanced rank to
advance Captain Egbert Tompson IN rank
next below Captain ThcmasG. Coilia;tt
prono,e Commander Samuel II. Franklin 70
lake rank next after Commander james S.
Thornton; to restore cummender Edward Y.
MoCauley to his original rank, next after
Commander W. d. Whiting TO restore Com
manders John H. Russell, A. w. Johnson, +.
&. johnson, John Walters, A. Il. Il. Benham,
Austin Pendergrast, and w. P. McCann, re-
srcctively, to their original places OH the navy
list.
Approved May q, lS72.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30
GENERAL NAruRENo. llo.l

AN ACT to fix the pay Of certain rear admir-.
ais on the retired list of the navy.
Be i eaqcted BY he Senate and House
Of Representatives. Of The Umted States Of
Amsrica IN Congress assembled:
Tha; from and after the thirtieth OF June,
eighteen hundred aud seventy, rear admirals
on The retired list Of the navy, who were re-
the navy was captain. at the age of sixty-two
years, or after forty-iive years service, and
who, after their retirement, were promoted to
the grade of rear imiral, and performed the
duties of that grade in time Of war, shall,
when not on duty, be entitled to and receive
the pay Of rear admirals on the retired list.
Approved, June 5, 1872.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30
GENERAL NATURE No. 1877.

AN ACT 10 provide for flling vnconcies In
certain Offices In the several Territories.
he ii enacted BY the Senate and House
ef Representatives Of the United States
az Congress assembled,
Tha. in any of the Territories, whenever
vacancy shall happen from resignation or
death during the recess oil the legii latlye
council IN any Office which. under the organ.
IL act OF said Territory, Is to he filed BY ap-
pointmcnt OF the governor, by and with the
advice and consent Of the council, the govern
er shall I'LL up such vacancy by granting
commission, which shall expire at The end Of
the next session Of said legislative council.
Approved, sune 8, 1872
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30

AN ACT further regulating the construction
ofbridges across the Mississippi river.
Be IL enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives of The United States Of
Anlcricd IN Congress assembled,
That all bridges hereafter constructed
over and Across the Mississippi river under au-
thority Of any act OF Congress sha be sub
jest to all the terms, restrictions, and require.
ments contained In the fifth section of an act
entitled "An act to authorize the construc-
tlon Of a bridge across The Mississippi river,
at or near the town Of Clinton, In the Sta Of
Iowa, and other bridges Across said river,
and to establish them AS post-roads, "approvei
April first, eighteen hundred and seventy
two: and in Locating any snch bridge the
Secretary of War shall have due regard to
the security and convenience of navigation,
to convenience Of access, and to the wants OF
all railways and highways crossing said
river.
Approved, June 4, 1872.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30

t0fOre made and reported where the same are
regular and moi In conflict with such seleo-
lions, OF with any other yaiil adverse right,
except of the United States, are hereby con-
lirmed, aud patents shall Issue thereon as in
other cases according TO law.
SEC. 5. What immolia:e.y aEer the eXplla-
zion Of said sN months, the Secretary shall
proceed to restore the remaining lands 70
narkct by pubi1 no,ite Of not less Than thirty
days, and after such restoration they shal be
subject to the general laws governing lhe dis
position OF the pubic lands Of The United
States: Proviuei, That none of the land,
herein mentioned shall be subject to or taken
under any grant Of lanis for works or inn
rrovements, or by any railroad company.
Approved, June 10, 1882.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30

BE il enacted By the Senate anil House
Of Representatives, Of the United States
q dmericl IN Congress assembled,
That the Secretary of War be, and he is
hereby, authorized and directed TO transfer
to the custody and control of the Secretary If
the Interior, for disposition for cash, record
ing to the existing laws of the United States
relating to the public lands, after appraise-
ment. to the highest bidder, and at not less
than the appraised value, nor at less than one
dollar and twenty-five cents per acre, the
United States military reservation at Fort
Wala Walla. in the Territory of Washing
ton Provided, That the Secretary Of the In
terror shall, whenever in his opinion the pub
lic Interests may require il, cause the forego-
ing reservation, or Part or parts thereof, 10 be
sub;!ivded into tracts of less than forty acres
each, or into tOwn-.ots, with the necessary
street or streets to make the same accessible:
And provided further, That each subdivision,
together with the buildings, building mater-
ais. or other property whk'h may be thereon,
shall be appraised and offered separately at
Pnb'ic cutlery, to The highest bidder, as here
inbefore provided, but not In subdivisions of
more than forty acres each, after which any
unsold and or lot shall be subject to sale at
private entry for the appraised value at the
proper land-ofiice
Approved, June s, 1872.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30
IGEYERAL NArrRE-No. HI

AN ACT to amend an act entitled "An az, to
regulate the diplomats, and consular sys-
tens of the United $ ates,r approved Au-
gust eighteenth, eighteen hundred and fifty
six.
B. il enacted by the Ssnats and House Of
Representatives Of ths UMtod States Of
Aniericd in Congress assembled,
That Schedule { of section three of an act
entitled ''An act to regulate the diplomatic
and consu 'ar%systems Of the Vi tied Safes"
approved August eighteenth eighteen hun
drel and ffty-siX, be IL amended so as to aid
t. the conslls in Brazil a consul AZ Santarcm.
Approved, June s, 1872
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30
GENERAL NATURE No. 1901

AN ACT to amend m Ic. entitled SAN act to
establish and pro,eii national Gem ,trries"
approved February twenty-second. eighteen
hurdred and siXty-seyen.
Betenacted By NJ Senate IN House Of
Representatives. Of The United States Of
Americu in Congress assembled,
That from and alter the Iassagc OF this act
all soldiers and sailors honorably discharged
from the service Of the United S;a,es, who
may die in destitute condition, shall be a.
lowed burial in the national cemeteries of the
Uni ed States.
Approved, June l, 1872.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30
GENERAL NATuRE-No. l26. !
AN ACT to create an additional land district
in Florida.

AN ACT to create an additional land district
in Florida.
lie IL enacted By the Senate and House
Of Representatives Qf the United States
Of dmSrtca In Congress assembled,
That that portion Of Florida lying east of
the line between ranges fourteen and fiE
teen east shall constitute an additional land
district, and shall be known as the East Flor
lila district, the Office for which shall be To-
Gated at GAINESVILLE.
SEC. 2. That there shall be appointed
register and a receiver for said land district.
and who shall be entitled to the same com.
pensalion as is. or may hereafter be, pre-
scrbcd by law for like officers of the other
district In SAID State.
Approve, June 8, 1872.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30
GENERAL NAruRE--No. 1861

AN ACT for the reliefof John G. Beaumont
Be IL enacted BY The Senate and House
Of Representatives Of The United States
Of Amerfcd IN Congress assembled,
That the President of the United States,
BY and with the advice and consent of the
Senate, restore John G. Beaumont to the posi-
ton oi captain on the aclive list, to take posi-
tiOn at the foot Of the list Of captains: Pro
vided, That the passage Of this act shall not
enutle the said John G. Beaumont TO draw
any additional back pay.
Approved, June 10, 1872.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30
GENERAL xAruRE-No. l2a.l

AN ACT to amend an at entitled San act TO
establish o uniform system Of bankruptcy
throughout the United States"
Belt enacted by the Senate and House Of
Repyesmtaeives Of The United States Of
America in Congress asSembled;
That the flrst pFoviso in section fourteen Of
an aet approved March second, eighteen hun.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30
GENERAL NATURE No. loi.)
Approved, June 1, lS7a.


act donating public lands to the several
States and Territories which NAV provide
colleges for the benefit of agricultural and
mechanical arts passed July second,
eighteen hundred aud siXty-.wo, and acts
amendatory thereto.
Be il enacted BY the Senate and House
Of Representatives. Of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled,
That the lands granted to the State of Ore
gOn, for the establishment of an agricultural
cOllegs. by act Cf Congress Of July second,
eighteen hundred and sixty-two and acts
amcnda'0ry thereto, may be selected by said
State from ady lands within said State subject
tn homestead or pre-emption entry under the
laws Of The United States; and in case where
land Is seleae,l by the State, the price of
which Is fixed by law at the double mini
mum Of two dollars and fifty cents per acre,
such land shall be counted, as double the
quantity toward satisfying lhe grant
SEC. 2. That any such selections already
made by said State, and the lists duly fled in
the proper district land Office, he, and the
same are hereby, confirmed, except so Tar as
they may conflict with any aiversc legal
right existing at the passage Of this ait Pro
vided, however, That the State shall not re-
ceiye more than ninety thousand acres, the
quantity granted by the act of July second.
eighteen hundred and sixty-two: Provided
also, That such lands shall not be sold by
said State for less than two dollars and fifty
cents per acre; and where settlement is
made upon the same, preference In all cases
shall be given TO actual settlers at the prize
for which >aid lands may be offered.
Approved, June 1, 1874
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30

dred aud sixty sever, entitled "An at 10 es-
tabliSh uniinrm system Of bankruptcy
Throughout The UnIed sta es.n he amended
by striking OH the words "eigh'een hhGlred
and sixty-iour," and inseriug IN lea thereof
eighteen hUndrei anl seven y-one.n
Approved, june S,lST2.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30
GENERAL NAruRn-No. rs
Approye1, June 5, IS72.

An ACT to amend an act entitled San act TO
provide for the disposition of useless mill
tary reservations approved February
twenty-fQurth, eighteen hundred and seven
ty-one
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30
GENERAL NATURE No. @.l
AN ACT for the relief Of certain officers Of
the navy.
Approved, June 8, 1872.

Ent navy.
Bel enacted BY the Senate and House
Of Rsgreymtaiives Of The United States Of
Aemriea IN Congress assembled:
That In conformity with and to carry into
efFea the recommendation aud conclusions OF
the board Of officers organized in pursuance
of the uRes0lution for the relief OF certain
officers OF the navy approved July hrst,
eighteen hundred and seEenty, the President
ofthe Uni ed States be, and be 10 hereby, au-
thOrized, by and With the advice and consent
VI the Senate, 10 restore Commodore J0eeph
n Green to his original position on the navy
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30

GENERAL NAruRE-No. lail
AN ACT concerning the elnuit and district
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30

AN ACT TO provide for holding circuit
court of the United States in and for tho wes-
tern district OF Missouri,
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30
GENERAL NAruRE-No. 1921

AN ACT further regulating the construction
ofbridges across the Mississippi river.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-08-30

AN ACT to prevent and punish the obsiruc-
tion of the administration Of justice in the
courts Ofthe United Safes.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-06-04
Z PER CENT. GOLD BONDS
80 AND ACCRUED INTEREST.

The Road from Buffalo to the Detroit River con-
Meeting there with the Chicago and Canada Southern
now being built to Chicago will thereby form the
SHORTEST TRUNK LINE BETWEEN BUFFALO
AND CHiCAG0 or, in other words. will be the
SHORTEST LINK IN TIE GREAT LINE OF
TRAFFIC BETWEEN THE EAST AND WEST,
connecting the GREAT SYSTEM or RAILWAYS
which DIVORCES from Buffalo, Toledo. and Chicago.
branch also from st. Thomas ST. Clair where
II forms connections with the various roads leading into
the lumber and mineral regions of Michigan.
THE MAIN LINE from Buffalo to the Detroit River
Is 229 miles long. The branch from ST. Thomas to St
Clair is 81 miles and through the great Canada oil
region.
OF the entire line (29O miles, THo hundred and tpeny
miles are graded brdged and ready for the sHperStruc-
ture. The remaining 20 miles under contract be
ready for the superstructure carry in the summer
OF the 100000 ties required 100000 hand and the
remainder coming in daily.
SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TUYS of rails
delivered and paid for and the balance contracted to
be delivered early in the summer those for the main line
being STEEL, all 60 lbs. to the yard
All the materials for the stations and part of the
equipment purchased.
TRACK LAYING will be begun as soon as the frost is
out of the ground.
Dec. 81, 1872.
TIE ROAD is being built by the most experienced
railroad men in the country. who are confident OF a
profitable business for it from the day of its opening.
THE ROAD will be
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-06-04
SO MILES SHORTER THAN ANY
OTHER ROAD,

either BUILT or in contemplation between Buffalo and
Chicago.
THE MAXIMUM GRADE on the entire line does not
exceed FIFTEEN FEET to the milc-and Ninety-six
per cent. of the road is STRAIGHT.
The Canada Southern Including its branch of 81 miles
to ST. Cair) and the Chicago and Canada Southern with
their light grades direct alignment. being the shortest
route between Buffalo and Chicago, will admit of the
most speedy, economical, and SAFE transit attanabe for
both passengers and freight.
The road thus far has been built by cash subscriptions
and the proceeds of the bonds offered will complete
and fully equip 1t. The principal and interest of the
bonds are payable either in New York, London, or
Frankfort.
We have no hesitation in recommending the bonds is
PEREZ TLY SAFE as well asa PROFITABLE
NYESTNENT.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-06-04
Gbe 9ailg spg: damtsr Guesoap Munimg yme /, 1879.
Financial.
PACIFIC
NOERTHRN PACIFIC
Investment
SECURITIES.

We are selling par aud accrued interest and strong
" recommend as and profitable investment, the
First Mortgage 30 Gold Bonds OF the Northern Pacific
Railroad At The present gold premium they yieldss
per cent interest third than q. s 52Os
Their elements of strength and safety the following:
l. They are the standard obligation of 4 strong corpo
ration which represents in its Shareholders and Man
ayers large capital and railroad experience and Is
gagged In proseculiuga business enterprise whose great
usefulness and solid success not matters Of doubt
,. They are first mortgage the Road its Right of
Way Rolling stock. Telegraph Line, Equipments and
Franchises.
3. They first lien upon The Traffic net Earnings
of the Road The Net Receipts of the first Transonti
mental railroad in the second year after completion and
mainly Local Business equal nine per cent.
the estimated the Northern Pacific Road.
4. They are a FIRST and only mortgage on Govern
ment Grant OF Land which consists of $500 acres for
each mile of Road through the States of Wisconsin
Minnesota and 25 500 per mile through the Terri
tories of Dakota Montana Idaho and Washington. In
average fertility OF soil healthluness and mdncss of
climate diversity and extent of resources the belt of
country comprising this grant is such to render the
lands very valuable and their speedy sale and cul
tivauon. Sold the average price realized by other land
grant roads the real of the Northern
Pacific Company will produce than three times the
issue of bonds per mile.
The Company is now offering for sale
to settlers and colonies portion of its
valuable Land Grant in Minnesota, and
large area on the Pacific coast will
soon be placed on the market. The Of
fered Lands are selling readily, and
henceforward the Company will realize
large yearly income from this source.
The proceeds Of land sales constitute
SINKING FUND for the retirement of
the First Mortgage Bonds, and the
bonds are at all times convertible at
Ito into the Company's lands at market
prices.
For further particulars or purchase of this bond,
apply to
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-06-04
Notrtts.
Three 30 Nine
CITY OF WORC TER,
MAYORS OFFICE. May G. 1872.
SEWER ASSESSMENT,

All persons against whom Sewer Assessments have
been made, upon estates df which they were not the
owners on the 18th dav Of April 1871 are requested
forthwith, TO give notice at the Mayors Office CITY
Hail. that the same may he e-assesse1 against per
sons who were the owners on that day
All persons claiming abatement of sewer assessments
in whole or in part. requested forthwith give no.
tice thereof at the Mayors Office. with their
therefor.
All persons who desire to have their sewer assessments
apporloned, to be paid in five annual payments with
Their annual tax, the law provides requested to
make application therefor forthwith.
All persons who have heretofore paid to the city any
sums for entering the drains of the city are
requested to give notice of the amount paid that the
same may be abated from their assessment
The Mayors Office Will be open from A. NJ to p
and from until M, to receive all such cOmmunIca-
lions.
NOTICE
Is also hereby given that the Sewer Assessment Bills
are ready for payment at the Office the Treasurer and
Collector. GEORGE f. VERY
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-06-04
A c. BURNHAN. JAS B. MCKINLEY. I, W. TULLFYs
BURNHAM MCKINLEY a CO,
COUNsELoRS AT LAW AND LOAN BROKERS.
Champasgu, Illinois

will negotiate loans in Of $500 and upward for
term OF years, for Eastern Capitalists Corporations
Trust Companies, &c at Ten l0) per cent. Semi
interest," it0Ut expense 10 lender All loans secured by
First sale Mort cages on Improved Farms worth at
least three times amount OF loan located in OF the
best counties in Central Illinois, The rapid growth Of
i constantly increasing the value OF this class
securities making them the safest and reliable
that he had. The Chicago Fire proves the superior
Have been years in the business and long and
successful experience together with thorough practical
knowledge OF laws governing loans, qualify to
make these investments with entire safety and
Interest loans negotiated by promptly RENTED
Dhen due. Send for circular explaining these invest
ments Refer town. c. King No. Brook field, Mass. ;
Jacob ~ Nermye, Gilman Son Il Co. Bankers, n Y. !;
Oswin Welles Capitalist, John b. Edredge, Pres Conn
Fire ms Co, and Daniel Phillips. Hartford, Conn.
mhl9 d3m*
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-06-04

UNO CONTRACTORS will be
= received by the Undersigned, until Wednesday, June
9th next, for making alterations in and additions TO- the
Town Hall in Leicester, Mass. for Memorial Room
Library and Engine House. in accordance with nlanz
specifications and drawings, which may be seen by
applying to the undersigned
The building Committee reserve the riphi ia reiact any
and all proposals.
J. ID. COGSWELL
SAMUEL MAY Committee
CHARLES A. DENNY. !
leicester May a. 1872. liie5 m2l