New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-03
TIE ACTS or CONGRESS.
A RESUME FOR THE PAST SESSION.

| WASHINGTON, July 2.-Tbe following is com
pee list of the acts of Congress passed during th'
extra session just closed;
PUBLIC ACTS.
To authorize the Secretary OF the Treasury 10 contract
for the purchase construction Of refrgeratng shiI
for the dsnecon of vessels and cargoes and for Other
| purposes.
Changing the name OF National Bank OF Commerce
of Cincinnati TO the National Lafayette and Bank OF
! Commerce OF Cincinnati
| To authorize the employment OF three additional as
| sistauts IN the Library OF Congress.
To prevent the introduction OF contagious or lhecuouS
| diseases in the United States. c
! Authorizing the Secretary OF War to furnish con
demned ordnance for the monument Of Colo mel Robert
L. McCook 9th Ohio Volunteers, IN Washington Park, In
| the City OF Cincinnati.
In relation to the accounts OF the United States Euto
J biological Commission.
To extend the time Of special postal service until SER
| vice can be obtained by advertisements
To amend approved February a. 1870. entitled
IAN Act TO create the Northern judicial District Of the
state OF Texas, and to change the Eastern and Western
Judicial Districts, and to hx the time and places for
| holding court in said Districts"
Relating factories established and operated
For the relief OF The Farmers and Merchants Bank of
Making appropriations for the support of tho Army
for the fiscal year ending June 80 $780, and for other
| purposes Vetoed April 80, 1879
TO provide for certain expenses Of the present session
| OF Congress and other purposes.
| To amend sections 1,4l7. 1,41S, 14l9, 1920 and
1924 Of the Revised Statutes OF the United states re-
| latng 10 the Navy.
Providing new propeller for the United States
| steamer Alarm.
To prohibit military interference at elections. Vetoed
To amend section 544O of the Revised Statutes.
To provide for the change of name Ot the steamboat
Alexis.
Making appropriations for the legislative executive
and judicial expenses OF Inc Goyernment for the fiscal
| year ending june 30, 1850, and for other purposes
| Vetoed May %, 1879
To provide Tor tue interchange Of subsidiary coins for
legacnder money under cefaln circumstance, ana 10
make sucD COINS legacnder III all sums not exceed
| ing $50, ana for otner purposes
| To extend the time Tor the payment of presumption
on certain public lands in the State vi Minnesota and
| Territory Of Dakota.
! Authorizing The Com nissoners OF the District Of
Columbia TO issue wentyyear per cent ponds OF the
Distinct of Columbia 10 redeem certain funded debt Oi
| the Indebtedness Of the said District.
10 confer upon the Commissioners OF the District Of
Columbia the powers. duties ana limitations contained IN
chapter g. Water Service Of he Revised Statutes OF the
Umleu States relating 10 the District oil Columbia and
! Tor other purposes.
To establish post routes.
Relating 20 Impressions from portraits and vignettes
10 correct the reading OF an act making apprOpra-
lions Tor The constructions repair preseTyauon and con-
peon Of certain works on rivers ana harDors, aud Tor
TO authorize the Secretary Of the Treasury 10 nego-
tate Tor the purchase private sale or necessary 70
/ Cty OF Baltimore.
Supplemental TO an act to establish post routes.
To authorize the Secretary Of War 10 use certain
moneys prOpated by act Of Congress approved March
1870 1r Inc protectIou of the nigh sand banks on
the Chippewa River IN The completion ana protection
Of improvements III and near the mouth Of said emp
10 relieve the churches of the District OF Columbia
aud to clear the TUE OF TIC trustees Of such property
Making appropriations for the legislative, executive
ana judicial expenses OF lhe Government for the fiscal
year ending jane 80, 1850 and for other purposes.
To au hOrIze Inc renewal OF loan therein named by
the Joint stock Company the Young Mems CHRISTIAN
Association OF Washington, ID. C.
Making appropriations for certain Judicial expenses.
MaSmg appropriations for the support OF the Army
for the fiscal year ending June, 80 1850, and for other
Authorizing the Commissioners Of the District of
Columbia to extend the area Tor the taxing up and
pounding domestic animals the District OF Columbia.
FGng the of interest upon arrearages of general
taxes and assessments fr special improvements now
due to the District OF Columbia, for revision Of
assessments Tor special improvements and for other
Authorizing the CONWAY National Bank, of Conway,
Mass, TO change It's location ana name.
Providing Tor the binding Of the internal revenue laws
and manual.
Commission Tor TIE Improvement Of SAID from the
passes near its mouth 10 ITS Lead-wat"is.
Concerning Tue legislative assemblies OF the several
10 amend section l. page 23l, OF the 2On volume
Making appropriations Tor certain judicial expenses
for Government Tor the fiscal year enIng June 80,
Making additional appropriations for the service Of the
Pos once Department for the fiscal year ending June
30 1850, ana for other purposes.
10 the act entitled " an Act making appropria
lions support o. tine Army Tor the fiscal year
proved June 30 1879, by correcting TWO clerical errols
TO authorize the construction Of a railroad bridge
across he wabash River.
10 establish post routes in certain States therein
Changing the time Of holding the November term of
the United states District Court IN the District Of Con-
Pc change the name of the steam propeller Nuhpa"
10 &" Metropolitan"
Providing Tor ling vacancies in the Office Of the Chief
OF Engineers, u. >. a.
10 change Inc name Of the ferryboat james Fisk,
ir" TO " Passaic."
Making appropriations TO pay tho fees of United
States Nars1as and their general deputies Vetoed
June 30. 1921
Health, and for The publication Of It's report aud pa
pers and for other purposes.
10 authorize tnc secretary of War 10 release certain
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Relating to vessels propelled by sail internal
motive power of tneir own, ana for other purposes.
10 provide for the convey ance OF tho low grounds in
the CIV of Washington under the provisions Of the act
Of COnSreos. chapter 80, approved May z, lSZ2
10 grant additional nights 10 hOlnestead settlers on
public land within railroad limits IN the states of Mis-
SCUM ana Arkansas,
For the relief Of settlers public lands in districts
subject 10 graoshopper Dcursons.
10 prescribe the times for holding the Circuit and
District Courts Of the United States in tue District OF
10 Put salts of quiniue on the free list.
JOINT RESOLUTIONS
Authorizing the printing of a portrait OF the late
Joseph Henry to accompany the memorial volume here
toiore ordered
Relating to the Organization OF the National Board Of
Health.
Authorizing the Public Printer to bind in cloth two
volumes OF sailing directions for the United states Hy
geographic office.
For the Relief Of Dr. c. W. Brink bearer Of dispatches
from the United States Minister at Mexico in 1869
Accepting from Professor Edward FOntaine certain
maps and drawings.
In relation 10 International Exhibition to he held
at sydney aad Melbourne, Australia IN 1879 and 1880
Directing monument To be erected 10 mark the birth
n zoe OF George Washington.
Authorizing the Secretary or the Navy 10 place vessels
and hulks at the disposal of Commas OF Quaran-
De proper PERSONS at the ports OF the United
states.
To pay Patrick Doran as messenger OF the House OF
Representatives.
no repeal certain clauses In the sundry Cly Appro-
pr1atoa act approved March 3, 1879.
TO print 5000 copies OF hHal reports OF the United