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regularly-ordained minister of some religious de nomination, and to present testimonials of good standing, with a recommendation for his appointment, from some authorized ecclesiastical body, or not less than five accredited ministers of his denomination. Whenever an officer shall be put under arrest, except at remote military posts or stations, the officer by whose order he is arrested shall see that a copy of the charges against him is served upon him within eight days, and that he is brought to trial within ten days, thereafter, or, if the necessities of the service prevent, within thirty days after the expiration of said ten days, or the arrest shall cease; but officers so released from arrest may be tried, whenever the exigencies of the service will permit, within twelve months after such release; and the provisions of this section shall apply to all persons now under arrest and awaiting trial.

All contracts made or orders given for the purchase of goods or supplies by any department of the Government shall be promptly reported to Congress if in session, otherwise at the commencement of the next ensuing session. Any transfer of a contract or order shall cause its annulment so far as the United States are concerned; but all rights of action are reserved to the United States for any breach of such contract by the contracting party or parties. Every person furnishing supplies for the army or navy shall be required to mark and distinguish the same with the name or names of the contractors furnishing them; and no supplies of any kind shall be received unless so marked and distinguished. Any person who shall contract to furnish supplies of any kind for the army and navy shall be deemed a part of the land or naval forces of the United States, and may be punished by court-martial for fraud or wilful neglect of duty.

The President is authorized and requested to dismiss and discharge from the military service, either in the army, navy, marine corps, or volunteer force, any officer for any cause which, in his judgment, either renders such officer unsuitable for, or whose dismission would promote, the public service. He may, whenever in his opinion it shall be expedient, purchase grounds for a national cemetery for the soldiers who shall die in the service of the country.

Any alien 21 years old and upward, honorably discharged from military service, may become a citizen of the United States without a previous declaration of intention, on proof of one year's residence and of such honorable discharge. (July 17, 1862.)

No. 167. CHAP. CCI.-An Act to amend the Act calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections, and repel Invasions, approved Feb. 28, 1795, and the Acts amendatory thereof, and for other Purposes. Whenever the President shall call forth the militia of the States, he may specify in his call the period for which

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their service will be required, not exceeding nine months. When necessary, he may make all needful rules and regulations for enrolling the militia and otherwise putting this act into execution; and the enrolment shall in all cases include all able bodied male citizens between the age of 18 and 45, and shall be apportioned among the States according to representative population. The President may accept the services of 100,000 volunteers for nine months, and of volunteers for twelve months for the purpose of filling up existing regiments. He may establish and organize army corps according to his discretion. He may receive into the service of the United States, for any species of labor or military or naval service for which they may be found competent, persons of African descent, who shall be enrolled and organized under such regulations, not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws, as he may prescribe. Any slave of a person in rebellion, rendering any such service, shall forever thereafter be free, together with his mother, wife, and children, if they also belong to persons in rebellion; and persons of African descent so employed shall receive $10 per month and one ration, $3 of which monthly pay may be in clothing. (July 17, 1862.)

No. 168. CHAP. CCII.-An Act to allow and pay to the State of Missouri the Amount of Money expended by said State in the Arming and Paying of Troops employed in the Suppression of Insurrection against the Laws of the United States. (July 17, 1862.)

No. 169. CHAP. CCIII.-An Act to suspend temporarily the Operation of an Act entilled “An Act to prevent and punish Fraud on the part of Officers intrusted with making of Contracts for the Government," approved June 2, 1862. Its operation is suspended until the first Monday of January, 1863. (July 17, 1862.)

No. 170. CHAP. CCIV-An Act for the better Government of the Navy of the United States. New regulations are established for the internal government of the navy, distribution of prize-money, proceedings in prize cases, &c. (July 17, 1862.)

PUBLIC RESOLUTIONS.

No. 1.-Joint Resolution expressive of the Recog nition by Congress of the gallant and patriotic Ser vices of the late General Nathaniel Lyon, and the Officers and Soldiers under his Command at the Battle of Springfield, Missouri. (Dec. 24, 1861.)

No. 2.-Joint Resolution explanatory of an Act entitled "An Act to increase the Duties on Tea, Coffee, and Sugar," approved Dec. 24, 1861. Goods in warehouse at the time of the passage of the act are not to be affected by it. (Jan. 11, 1862.)

No. 3.-Joint Resolution authorizing Henry Sawyer to accept a Medal. (Jan. 11, 1862.)

No. 4. Joint Resolution for the Sale of the Ruins of the Washington Infirmary. (Jan. 18, 1862.) No. 5.-Joint Resolution authorizing the Secre

tary of the Treasury to transfer certain Balances | tion under existing circumstances. (March 6, of an Appropriation for Printing of the Second 1862.) Session of the 36th Congress, to the Sum appro priated for the First Session of the 36th Congress. (Jan. 21, 1862.)

No. 16.-A Resolution declaratory of the Intent and Meaning of a certain Act therein named. The act of July 27, 1861, "to indemnify the States for expenses incurred by them in defence of the United States," shall be construed to apply to expenses incurred as well after as before the date of its approval. (March 8, 1862.)

No. 6. Joint Resolution declaratory of the Purpose of Congress to impose a Tax. In order to pay the ordinary expenses of the Government, the interest on the national loans, and have an ample sinking-fund for the ultimate liquidation of all No. 18.-A Resolution providing for the Paypublic debts, a tax shall be imposed which shall, ment of the Awards of the Commission to investiwith the tariff on imports, secure an annual re-gate the Military Claims in the Department of the venue of not less than $150,000,000. (Jan. 21, 1862.)

No.7.-A Resolution authorizing certain Officers of the Navy to accept Presents offered by the Japanese Government. (Jan. 25, 1862.)

No. 8.-A Resolution for the Payment of the Expenses of the Joint Committee of Congress appointed to inquire into the Conduct of the War. $10,000 are appropriated. (Jan. 27, 1862.)

No. 9.-A Resolution in relation to Allotment Certificates of Pay to Persons held as Prisoners of War in the so-called Confederate States. The Secretary of War may procure from such persons their respective allotments of their pay to their families or friends, and remit drafts for the same payable in New York or Boston. (Feb. 6, 1862.)

No. 10.-A Resolution for the Collection of War Statistics. In order to develop, concentrate, and bring into effective action the mechanical and other resources of the United States, for the suppression of the rebellion and the future defence of this Government, the Superintendent of the Census may furnish the Secretary of War with such war statistics as from time to time the Secretary may judge necessary for the use of his department. (Feb. 22, 1862.)

No. 11.-A Resolution tendering the Thanks of Congress to Captain Samuel F. Du Pont, and Officers, Petty Officers, Seamen, and Marines under his Command, for the Victory at Port Royal. (Feb. 22, 1862.)

No. 12-A Resolution giving the Thanks of Congress to the Officers, Soldiers, and Seamen of the Army and Navy, for their Gallantry in the recent brilliant Victories over the Enemies of the Union and the Constitution. (Feb. 22, 1862.)

No. 13.-A Resolution for the Relief of the loyal Portion of the Creek, Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw Indians. The arrearages of annuities due to those tribes and unpaid in consequence of the rebellion may be applied, so far as necessary, to the relief of those who have been driven from their homes into Kansas or elsewhere. 1862.)

(Feb. 22,

No. 14.-A Resolution providing a Stenographer for the Joint Committee appointed to inquire into the Conduct of the War. (Feb. 22, 1862.)

No. 15.-Joint Resolution in relation to certain Railroads in the State of Missouri. The resolution provides for payment for Government transporte

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West. (March 11, 1862.)

No. 19.-A Resolution to amend an Act entitled "An Act to carry into Effect Conventions between the United States and the Republics of New Granada and Costa Rica." Unwilling witnesses may be compelled to testify at the instance of either party, instead of at the suggestion of any claimant, as in the act. (March 15, 1862.)

No. 20.-A Resolution providing for the Custody of the Letter and Gifts from the King of Siam. They shall be deposited in the collection of curiosities at the Department of the Interior. (March 15, 1862.)

No. 21.-Joint Resolution authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to inquire into the Causes of the Failure of certain Contracts for Steam Machinery, and to remit Penalties connected therewith. (March 17, 1862.)

No. 22.-A Resolution to authorize the Secretary of War to accept Moneys appropriated by any State for the Payment of its Volunteers, and to apply the same as directed by such State. (March 19, 1862.)

No. 23.-A Resolution expressive of the Thanks of Congress to Captain A. H. Foote, of the United States Navy, and to the Officers and Men under his Command, in the Western Waters. (March 19, 1862.)

No. 24.-Joint Resolution for the Appointment of Theodore D. Woolsey, of Connecticut, a Regent of the Smithsonian Institution, in place of Corne lius C. Felton, deceased. (April 2, 1862.)

No. 25.-A Resolution to authorize the President to assign the Command of Troops in the same Field or Department to Officers of the same Grade, without regard to Seniority. (April 4, 1862.)

No. 26. Joint Resolution declaring that the United States ought to co-operate with, affording pecuniary Aid to, any State which may adopt the gradual Abolishment of Slavery. (April 10, 1862.)

No. 27-Joint Resolution authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to test Plans for rendering Ships and floating Batteries invulnerable. $25,000 are appropriated for the purpose. (April 10, 1862.)

No. 28-A Resolution transferring the Supervision of the Capitol Extension and the Erection of the new Dome to the Department of the Interior. Such transfer is directed; but no money heretofore appropriated shall be expended until authorized by Congress, except so much as is necessary to protect the building from injury and to complete the dome. (April 18, 1862.)

No. 29.-Joint Resolution to supply the Smith- No. 44.-Joint Resolution providing for the Dis sonian Institution with Volumes of Wilkes's Explor-tribution of surplus Copies of the Biennial Register

ing Expedition. (April 24, 1862.)

No. 30.-A Resolution explanatory of and in Addition to the Act of June 3, 1856, granting public Lands to the State of Wisconsin to aid in the Construction of Railroads in said State. (April 25, 1862.)

No. 32.-Joint Resolution relating to the Time of holding the Second Session of the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Colorado. It is changed from the first Monday of June to the first Monday of July, 1862. (May 21, 1862.)

No. 34. A Joint Resolution authorizing the Payment of certain Moneys heretofore appropriated for the Completion of the Washington Aqueduct. (June 14, 1862.)

for 1861 among the several Bureaus in the Execu tive Departments. (July 11, 1862.)

No. 51.-A Resolution to suspend all Payments under the Act approved March 25, 1862, entitled "An Act to secure to the Officers and Men actually employed in the Western Department, or Depart ment of Missouri, their Pay, Bounty, and Pension," and for other Purposes. Such payments shall be suspended, and three commissioners shall be ap pointed to examine all claims under that act, to report, as to different classes of claims, within 60 and 90 days respectively from the passage of this resolution. (July 12, 1862.)

No. 52. A Resolution to provide for the Presentation of "Medals of Honor" to the Enlisted Men No. 35.-Joint Resolution to change the Name of the Army and Volunteer Forces who have dis of the Barque "Quebec" to the “General Burnside." | tinguished or may distinguish themselves in Battle (June 17, 1862.) during the present Rebellion. $10,000 are appro

No. 36.-Joint Resolution transferring the Supriated for the procurement of 2000 such medals. pervision of the Potomac Water-Works to the De- (July 12, 1862.) partment of the Interior. (June 18, 1862.)

The

No. 37.-A Resolution to encourage Enlistments in the Regular Army and Volunteer Forces. premium of $2 for bringing any accepted recruit to the rendezvous, abolished by act of Aug. 3, 1861, is restored; and every soldier who hereafter enlists for three years or the war may receive one month's pay in advance. (June 21, 1862.)

No. 38.-Joint Resolution relative to a certain Grant of Land for Railroad Purposes made to the State of Michigan in 1856. The route is authorized to be changed in a prescribed manner, so as to secure a railroad available for military purposes from Green Bay to the waters of Lake Superior, to be commenced within two years from August 4, 1862, and completed within five years. (July 5, 1862.)

No. 89.-A Resolution tendering the Thanks of Congress to Captain Louis M. Goldsborough, and Officers, Petty Officers, Seamen, and Marines under his Command, for the Victory at Roanoke Island. (July 11, 1862.)

No. 40.-A Resolution expressive of the Thanks of Congress to Lieutenant J. L. Worden, of the U. S. Navy, and to the Officers and Men under his Command in the Monitor. (July 11, 1862.)

No. 41.-A Resolution of Thanks to Captain David G. Farragut, of the United States Navy, and to the Officers and Men under his Command. (July 11, 1862.)

No. 42.-A Resolution for the Relief of the Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Privates of the Battalion of Marines on Board the Transport Governor on Nov. 3, 1861. $7,183.63 are appropriated to compensate for the losses sustained by the foundering of the said vessel. (July 11, 1862.)

No. 43.-A Resolution to compensate the Crew of the United States Steamer Varuna for Clothing and other Property lost in the Public Service. (July 11, 1862.)

No. 53. A Resolution in relation to Contracts with the United States. There shall be published in one of the daily newspapers of Washington, on Tuesday of each week, a list of all contracts solicited or proposed to each department during the week next preceding, with the subject-matters, terms, contractor, and parties interested in each: this provision shall not apply to bids made in pursuance of advertisements for contracts or purchases made under existing laws, but shall apply to all proposed modifications of existing contracts. (July 12, 1862.)

No. 54.-A Resolution relating to the Compensation of Senators elected or appointed to fill Vacancies. The compensation of a meniber elected or appointed to fill a vacancy in either house of Congress shall begin from the time when that of his predecessor ceased; but no member shall receive more than $3000 for any one year. (July 12, 1862.)

No. 55.-A Joint Resolution authorizing the Secretary of War to furnish extra Clothing to Sick, Wounded, and other Soldiers. (July 12, 1862.)

No. 56. A Joint Resolution authorizing the State of Minnesota to change the Line of certain Branch Railroads in said State, and for other Purposes. (July 12, 1862.)

No. 57.-A Resolution to change the Name of the Schooner "Sally McGee" to that of "Ocean Eagle." (July 14, 1862.)

No. 58.-Joint Resolution to declare the Meaning of "An Act to authorize the President of the United States, in certain Cases, to take Possession of Rail road and Telegraph Lines, and for other Purposes, approved Jan. 31, 1862," and to repeal a Part of said Act. The act shall not be construed to authorize the construction of any railroad, or the completion of any line of road, the greater part of which remained uncompleted at the date of the act, or to engage in any work of railroad-construction;

and so much of said act as authorizes the President to extend and complete any railroad is repealed. (July 14, 1862.)

No. 59. Joint Resolution to grant Pensions to Masters and other Officers upon the Gunboats in the Service of the United States. Such officers, their widows, mothers, and heirs, shall be entitled to all the benefits of the pension act passed at the present session of Congress. (July 16, 1862.)

No 60.-Joint Resolution tendering the Thanks of Congress to Captain Andrew H. Foote, of the United States Navy. (July 16, 1862.)

No.61-Joint Resolution requiring the Superintendent of Metropolitan Police to pay over certain Moneys collected for Fines and Penalties, to constitute a Contingent Fund for certain Purposes. (July 16, 1862.)

No. 66.-A Resolution releasing to the Heirs-atLaw of Robert L. Stevens, deceased, all the Right, Title, and Interest, of the United States in and to Stevens' Battery. (July 17, 1862.)

No. 67.-A Resolution to repeal and modify secs. 2 and 3 of an Act entitled "An Act to settle the Titles to certain Lands set apart for the Use of certain Half-Breed Kansas Indians in Kansas Territory," approved May 26, 1860, and to repeal part of see. 1 of said Act. (July 17, 1862.)

No. 68. Joint Resolution further to provide for the Compensation of Members of Congress. Active employment in military service for the suppression of the rebellion without pay shall be received as a valid excuse for absence from duty in Congress. When any Senator or Representative shall hereafter without leave withdraw from his seat in

No. 62.-A Resolution regulating the Employ-anticipation of adjournment, and does not return, ment of the Convicts in the Penitentiary of the District of Columbia for their Improvement and Benefit. (July 17, 1862.)

No. 63.-Joint Resolution explanatory of "An Act to suppress Insurrection, to punish Treason and Rebellion, to seize and confiscate the Property of Rebels, and for other Purposes." The clause relating to State officers in the so-called Confederate States shall be so construed as not to apply to any act or acts done prior to the passage thereof; not to include any member of a State legislature, or judge of any State court, who has not, in accepting or entering upon his office, taken an oath to support the constitution of the so-called Confederate States; nor shall the real estate of any offender under said act be forfeited beyond his natural life. (July 17, 1862.)

No. 64-Joint Resolution to amend sec. 77 of "An Act to provide Internal Revenue to support the Government and to pay Interest on the Public Debt,” and for other Purposes. August is substitated for May in said section, and the dates of July 1 and August 1 are changed throughout to any day not later than Oct. 1, 1862, to be fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury. (July 17, 1862.)

No. 65-A Resolution in relation to the Law of Prize. The net proceeds of prize sales shall be paid into the treasury of the United States immediately after the day of sale. (July 17, 1862.)

he shall, in addition to the sum now deducted for each day, forfeit the amount of mileage allowed by law for his return home. (July 17, 1862.)

No. 69-Joint Resolution authorizing the Secre tary of the Interior to expend from a Fund in the United States Treasury, belonging to the Winne bago Indians, the Sum of $15,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the Benefit of said Indians. The money may be used for improvements upon their lands, purchase of stock and implements, &c., and shall be replaced from the proceeds of sales of their lands. (July 17, 1862.)

No. 70.-A Resolution to regulate the Compensation for paying Pensions. Agents shall receive 2 per cent. on all disbursements made by them to pensioners; but their aggregate annual compensation shall not exceed $2000 each. (July 17, 1862.)

No. 71.-A Resolution making further Appropriations for the current and contingent Expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling Treaty Stipulations with the various Indian Tribes, for the Year ending June 30, 1863. $25,500 are appropriated; $15,000 for 1862, and $10,500 for 1863.

No. 72.-A Resolution suspending the Sale by Sealed Bids of the Lands of the Kansas and Sac and Fox Indians. Such sales, in the State of Kansas, are postponed until March 4, 1863. (July 17, 1862.)

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* The complex character of Congressional appropriations renders their reduction to a classified tabular form extremely difficult; but the amounts given are substantially accurate. The additional sums voted at the extra session of 1861 are included in the regular appropriations for 1862.

+Including the appropriations to the War Department for gunboats on the Western rivers,—since transferred to the Navy Department.

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