Transportation of certain Imported Merchandise, by certain designated Common Carriers. An act to amend the thirty-second section of an act entitled "An act to reduce internal taxes, and for other purposes," approved July fourteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy. April 50 . 51 51 First National Bank of Seneca, Illinois. An act to change the location of the First National Bank of Seneca, State of Illinois, to the city of Morris, Illinois. April 5, 1872, ch. 87 Chicago Fire. An act for the relief of sufferers by fire at Chicago. April 5, 1872, ch. 88 Rights of Part Owners of Vessels. An act defining the rights of part owners of vessels in certain Title to certain Lands in Georgia and Florida. An act to settle and quiet the titles to lands along the boundary line between the States of Georgia and Florida. April 9, 1872, ch. 91 Right of Way, &c., to the Portland, Dalles, and Salt Lake R. R. Co. An act granting the right of way through the public lands for the construction of a railroad from Great Salt Lake to 52 58 58 United States Courts in West Virginia. An act to change the time for holding the spring term of the United States circuit and district courts at Harrisonburg, Virginia. April 13, The “Kearsarge” and “ Alabama.” An act for the relief of the officers and crew of the United States steamer "Kearsarge." April 17, 1872, ch. 102. . Collection District of Brazos de Santiago. An act to change the boundaries of the collection dis- trict of Brazos de Santiago, in the State of Texas. April 17, 1872, ch. 103 William C. Jardine. An act to authorize William C. Jardine to make application to the com- missioner of patents for the issue of a patent for his improvement in brake and rest for carts. April 17, 1872, ch. 104. Nebraska. An act to erect two new land districts in the State of Nebraska. April 22, 1872, Additional Bounty. An act to extend the time for filing claims for additional bounty, under the act of July twenty-eight, eighteen hundred and sixty-six. April 22, 1872, ch. 112. 54 Soldiers' Monumental Associations. An act authorizing the Secretary of War to deliver con- demned ordnance to certain soldiers' monumental associations. April 22, 1872, ch. 113. 54 Bounties. An act in relation to bounties. April 22, 1872, ch. 114. . 55 55 55 Ute Indians. An act authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to make certain negotiations with the Ute Indians in Colorado. April 23, 1872, ch. 115. Linkton Land District. An act to create the Linkton land district, in the State of Oregon. April Military Road from Fort Wilkins. An act to extend the time for the completion of the military road from Fort Wilkins, at Copper Harbor, in the State of Michigan, to Fort Howard, at Green Bay, in the State of Wisconsin. April 24, 1872, ch. 119 Proposals, &c., for Transportation of the Mails. An act relating to proposals and contracts for transportation of the mails, and for other purposes. April 27, 1872, ch. 125 John C. Smith, Patent for Land to issue to, &c. An act to amend the first section of an act Indianola, Texas, certain Imports withdrawn for Exportation to places in Mexico, to go through. An act to amend section second, act of August thirtieth, eighteen hundred and fifty-two, in relation to the transportation and exportation of imported goods, wares, and merchandise in bond through certain ports in the State of Texas. April 30, 1872, ch. 129. Bridge over the Missouri River. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to authorize the con- struction of a bridge across the Missouri river, at or near St. Joseph, Missouri," ap- proved March fifth, eighteen hundred and seventy-two, May 1, 1872, ch. 130 Tea and Coffee. An act repealing the duty on tea and coffee. May 1, 1872, ch. 131 The Texas and Pacific Railway Company. An act supplementary to an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Texas Pacific Railway Company, and to aid in the construction of its road, and for other purposes," approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-one. Votes for Representatives in Congress. An act to amend an act approved February twenty-eight, eighteen hundred and seventy-one, amending an act approved May thirty-one, eighteen hundred and seventy, entitled "An act to enforce the rights of citizens of the United States to vote in the several States of this Union, and for other purposes." May 3, 1872, Legislative, executive, and judicial Expenses Appropriation. An act making appropriations for the Washington, D. C. An act to fund certain liabilities of the city of Washington existing June first, eighteen hundred and seventy-one, and to limit the debt of and taxation in the Dis- trict of Columbia. May 8, 1872, ch. 142 United States Courts in Wisconsin. An act to change the time for holding the circuit and district courts of the United States for the western district of Wisconsin, at La Crosse. May 9, 86 Public Lands in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Dakota. An act to extend the time of pay- ment for their lands by persons holding pre-emptions on the public lands in the States of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, and Territory of Dakota. May 9, 1872, ch. 144 Direct Taxes. An act for the relief of purchasers of lands sold for direct taxes in the insurrec- Pay of Surfmen at Life-saving Stations. An act authorizing the appropriation for the employment of surfmen at alternate life-saving stations on the New Jersey coast, for the fiscal year, ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-two, to be expended in employing crews at such stations, and for such periods, and at such compensation, as the Secretary of the Treasury may deem reasonable, not to exceed forty dollars per month for each per- son employed. May 9, 1872, ch. 148 Osage Lands in Kansas. An act for the relief of settlers on the Osage lands in the State of Commissioners of Claims may take Testimony. An act to authorize the commissioners of claims to appoint special commissioners to take testimony, and for other purposes. May 11, 1872, Cherokee Lands in Kansas. An act to carry out certain provisions of the Cherokee treaty of eighteen hundred and sixty-six, and for the relief of settlers on the Cherokee lands in the 99 . 100 116 117 Bridge across the Missouri River, at Boonville, Mo. An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri river, at Boonville, Missouri. May 11, 1872, ch. 158 Post-Roads. An act to establish certain post-roads. May 14, 1872, ch. 159 Army. Pay of Enlisted Men. An act to establish the pay of the enlisted men of the army. Army. An act to establish a system of deposits, to prevent desertion, and elevate the condition of the rank and file of the army. May 15, 1872, ch. 161 Enlistment of Minors. An act to provide that minors shall not be enlisted in the military ser- vice of the United States without the consent of parents or guardians. May 15, 1872, Bridge across Lake Saint Croix. An act to authorize the West Wisconsin Railway Company to keep up and maintain a bridge for railway purposes across lake Saint Croix, at the city of Hudson, in the State of Wisconsin. May 15, 1872, ch. 163 Reform School, District of Columbia. An act relating to the reform school of the District of Columbia. May 15, 1872, ch. 164 Fort Collins Military Reservation. An act declaring the lands constituting the Fort Collins military reservation, in the Territory of Colorado, subject to pre-emption and homestead entry, as provided for in existing laws. May 15, 1872, ch. 165 Consul at Tien Tsin. An act to regulate the Bridges across the Mississippi River. An act to authorize the construction of certain bridges across the Mississippi river, and to establish the same as post-roads. May 17, 1872, Public Building in Rockland, Me. An act authorizing the erection of a public building in Deficiency Appropriations. An act making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appro- priations for the service of the government, for the fiscal year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and seventy-two, and for former years, and for other purposes. May National Cemeteries. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to establish and protect national cemeteries," approved February twenty-second, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven. May Fortification Certificates. Lawrence, Kansas. An act authorizing the Secretary of War to pay Yacht "Red Hot." An act to allow the pleasure-yacht "Red-Hot to take the name of " Addie Page 135 135 Circuit Courts. An act to fix the times for holding United States courts in the eighth circuit. 135 Indians. An act regulating the mode of making private contracts with Indians. May 21, 1872, ch. 177 . . 136 Soldiers' Discharge-papers, &c. An act to prohibit the retention of soldiers' discharges by claimagents and attorneys. May 21, 1872, ch. 178 137 Dakota. An act to establish an additional land district in the Territory of Dakota. 1872, ch. 179. . May 21, 138 138 139 Minnesota. An act to create an additional land district in the State of Minnesota. . Fort Stanton. An act to reduce the limits of the military reservation at Fort Stanton, New Wharf Property in New Orleans. An act relinquishing certain wharf property to the city of Dunstan River. An act to authorize the construction of a bridge over the tide-water of Dunstan river, in the State of Maine. May 21, 1872, ch. 184 Bark Florence. An act to grant an American register to the Hawaiian bark "Florence." Buffalo, N. Y. An act to authorize the city of Buffalo, New York, to construct a tunnel Public Building at Fall River, Mass. An act authorizing the construction of a public building at Fall River, in the State of Massachusetts. May 21, 1872, ch. 188 Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company. An act to confirm the action of the Board of Aldermen and Common Council of the city of Washington, designating a depot site for the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company, and for other purposes. May 21, 1872, ch. 189 . Disabilities. An act to remove political disabilities imposed by the fourteenth article of the amendments of the Constitution of the United States. May 22, 1872, ch. 193. . Consular and Diplomatic Appropriation. An act making appropriations for the consular and diplomatic service of the government for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, and for other purposes. May 22, 1872, ch. 194. Navy Appropriation. An act making appropriations for the naval service for the year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, and for other purposes. May 23, 1872, ch. 195. Military Academy. An act making appropriations for the support of the Military Academy for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-three. May 23, 1872, ch. 196. United States Securities. An act defining and limiting the appropriation of certain moneys for the preparation, issue, and reissue of the securities of the United States, and for other purposes. May 23, 1872, ch. 197. . . Presidential Electors. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to establish a uniform time for holding elections for electors of President and Vice-President in all the States of the Union," approved January twenty third, eighteen hundred and forty-five. May 23, 1872, ch. 198 Collection District of Du Luth, &c. An act to establish the collection district of Du Luth, and to create Saint Paul, in the collection district of Minnesota, a port of delivery. May 23, 1872, ch. 199 . 142 142 145 154 156 157 157 Northwestern Land District in Kansas. An act to create an additional land district in the State of Kansas. May 23, 1872, ch. 200 157 Courts at Toledo, O. An act to provide for holding the United States District Court in the city of Toledo. May 23, 1872, ch. 201 157 Federal Courts. An act to regulate criminal practice in the federal courts. May 23, 1872, ch. 202. 158 District of Columbia. An act giving the assent of Congress to the subscription of the District of Columbia to the stock of the Piedmont and Potomac Railroad Company. May 23, 1872, ch. 203 158 Page Land to Cheyenne for Reservoir, &c. An act to withdraw from settlement and sale a certain sec- 158 159 159 Pottawatomie and Shawnee Absentee Indians. An act to provide homes for the Pottawatomie and 160 . . 160 Bridge across the Mississippi River at Fort Madison, Iowa. An act to authorize the construction Gift of Land to the United States. An act to authorize the Secretary of War to accept the penin- 162 162 Dakota Southern Railroad Company. An act in relation to the Dakota Southern Railroad Company. May 27, 1872, ch. 220 162 Schooner La Pette. An act to change the name of the schooner La Pette to La Petite. May 27, 1872, ch. 221 163 Retired Navy Officers Restored. An act for the relief of certain officers of the navy. May 28, 1872, ch. 226 163 Lazarus L. Reamey. An act to restore Lazarus L. Reamey to the navy of the United States as a midshipman. May 28, 1872, ch. 227 Trusses. An act to provide for furnishing trusses to disabled soldiers. May 28, 1872, ch. 228. Wilkes's United States Exploring Expedition. An act to provide for the completion of three volumes of Wilkes's United States Exploring Expedition. May 28, 1872, ch. 229 Indian Appropriation. An act making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Indian department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes, for the year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, and for other purposes. May 29, 1872, ch. 233 Albert W. Gray. An act for the relief of Albert W. Gray. May 29, 1872, ch. 234. Washington Gas-Light Company. An act to increase the capital stock and to extend the works of the Washington Gas-Light Company. May 29, 1872, ch. 235. Apportionment of Representatives in Congress. An act supplemental to an act entitled "An act for the apportionment of representatives to Congress among the several States according to the ninth census." May 30, 1872, ch. 239. 192 Professors of Mathematics. An act fixing the rank of professors of mathematics in the United States Navy. May 31, 1872, ch. 240 Land Districts. An act relating to the creation of new land districts. May 31, 1872, ch. 241 . 192 Bridge across the Arkansas River. An act authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Arkansas River at Little Rock, Arkansas. May 31, 1872, ch. 242 . Public Building at Utica, N. Y. An act to provide for a building for the use of the post-office, United States circuit and district courts, and internal revenue offices, at Utica, New York. May 31, 1872, ch. 243. Railroad National Bank of Lowell. An act to change the location of the Railroad National Bank of Lowell, Massachusetts, to the city of Boston, Massachusetts. May 31, 1872, ch. 244 J. W. Parish and Company. An act conferring upon the court of claims power to hear and determine the claim of J. W. Parish and Company for damages for the alleged violation of their contract with the United States for the delivery of ice. May 31, 1872, ch. 245. 195 John Potts. An act for the relief of John Potts, chief clerk of the war department. May 31, 1872, ch. 246 195 194 195 Elections in Louisiana. An act to prescribe the time for holding the election for electors of President and Vice-President in the State of Louisiana. June 1, 1872, ch. 253. Defaced or Destroyed Bonds. An act to provide for the issue of bonds in lieu of destroyed or defaced bonds of the United States. June 1, 1872, ch. 254. 196 Practice in the United States Courts. An act to further the administration of justice. June 1, 1872, ch. 255, 196 Post-Office Appropriation. An act making appropriations for the service of the Post-Office Department for the year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and seventy-three. June 1, 1872, ch. 256 199 National Cemeteries. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to establish and protect national cemeteries," approved February twenty-second, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven. June 1, 1872, ch. 257 202 Dakota Grand Trunk Railway Company. An act granting the right of way to the Dakota Grand Trunk Railway Company. June 1, 1872, ch. 258. 202 Page Centennial International Exhibition. An act relative to the Centennial International Exhibition . Utah, Idaho, and Montana Railroad Company. An act granting [a] right of way to the Utah, Quartermaster's Department of the Army. An act to authorize the appointment of certain offi- ch. 280 203 211 212 213 214 Bridges across the Mississippi River. An act further regulating the construction of bridges across Federal Courts in Georgia. An act to take away the circuit court jurisdiction of the district Army. An act to enable the President to appoint a paymaster-general of the army. June 4, Public Buildings and Grounds. An act relating to inventories and accounts of the property of the United States, in public buildings and grounds. June 4, 1872, ch. 287. Davenport and St. Paul Railroad Company. An act granting to the Davenport and St. Paul Railroad Company the right of way. June 4, 1872, ch. 288 . Public Schools in Washington, D. C. An act directing the conveyance of certain lots of ground, with the improvements thereon, for the use of the public schools of the city of Washington. June 4, 1872, ch. 289 214 214 215 215 217 218 219 219 220 220 221 Public Schools in Washington, D. C. An act amending an act entitled "An act directing the conveyance of a lot of ground for the use of the public schools of the city of Washington." June 4, 1872, ch. 290 Bridge across the Missouri River. An act authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Missouri river, opposite to or within the corporate limits of Nebraska City, Nebraska. June 4, 1872, ch. 291. Bridge across the Missouri River. An act authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Missouri river at Brownville, Nebraska. June 4, 1872, ch. 292 . Great Southern Railway Company. An act granting the right of way through the public lands for the construction of a railroad and telegraph in Florida. June 4, 1872, ch. 293. . . 224 Bartholomew Cousin. An act to extend the provisions of an act entitled "An act for the relief of certain purchasers of lands from the legal representatives of Bartholomew Cousin," approved February eighteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-one. June 4, 1872, ch. 294. 225 Brig Delphine. An act to authorize the issue of an American register to the brig Delphine. June 4, 1872, ch. 295. 225 Marine Hospital, &c., at San Francisco. An act to provide for the sale of the marine hospital and grounds at San Francisco. June 4, 1872, ch. 296 225 Fort Walla-Walla Military Reservation. An act to correct an error in the act approved February twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and seventy-one. June 5, 1872, ch. 305 Navy. An act in regard to the commencement of increased pay to promoted officers in the navy. June 5, 1873, ch. 306 . Navy. An act to fix the pay of certain rear-admirals on the retired list of the navy. June 5, 1872, ch. 307. 226 |