Page Fire-proof Building at Albany, New York. An act to authorize the construction of a fire-proof building at Albany, New York. March 12, 1872, ch. 46 39 Chief Medical Purveyor. An act to provide for the designation of a chief medical purveyor. 40 Houlton, Me. An act to authorize the sale of public property at Houlton, Me. March 14, 1872, ch. 49. 40 "A. L. Palmer." An act to issue an American register to the brig "A. L. Palmer." March 15, 1872, ch. 53 40 Monroe Land District. An act authorizing the President of the United States to re-establish the Court Records in Illinois. An act to restore the records of the United States courts in the northern district of Illinois. March 18, 1872, ch. 56 Customs Duties. Merchandise for Transportation, Pittsburgh. An act to amend section thirty-five of an act entitled "An act to reduce internal taxes, and for other purposes." March 18, 1872, ch. 57 Trenton, N. J. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to provide for a building suited to the use of the post-office, the pension and revenue officers, and the judicial officers of the United States, in the city of Trenton, New Jersey," approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-one. March 18, 1872, ch. 58 Indianapolis, Ind. An act for the construction of an addition to the United States court house and post-office building in Indianapolis, Indiana, and for the purchase of additional ground adjoining the site of said building. March 18, 1872, ch. 59 Hartford, Ct. An act to provide for a building for the use of the post-office, custom-house, pension-office, United States circuit and district courts, and internal revenue offices at Hartford, Connecticut. March, 18, 1872, ch. 60 40 40 · 40 41 ... 41 Boundary between the United States and British Possessions. An act authorizing the survey and marking of the boundary between the territory of the United States and the possessions of Great Britain, from the Lake of the Woods to the summit of the Rocky Mountains. March 19, 1872, ch. 62. California. An act for the relief of pre-emption settlers in the State of California. March 22, 1872, ch. 63 Public Building at St. Louis, Mo. An act appropriating money for the purchase of a suitable site, and erecting a building thereon, in the city of Saint Louis, Missouri, to be used for the purposes of a custom-house, post-office, and other federal offices. March 27, 1872, Portage Lake, &c., Ship Canal. An act extending the time for the completion of the Portage Lake and Lake Superior Ship Canal. March 27, 1872, ch. 66. ch. 65. Removal of Causes from State Courts. An act in addition to an act entitled "An act to amend an "" Yachts "Lois" and "William M. Tweed." An act to change the name of the pleasure yacht "Lois to that of Sea Witch," and to change the name of the yacht "William M. Tweed to that of "Julia." April 1, 1872, ch. 75 .. George Plunkett. An act to authorize the President to appoint George Plunkett a paymaster in the navy. April 2, 1872, ch. 78 Debates in Congress. An act to provide for the reporting and printing of the debates in Congress. 47 Pittsburgh, Pa. An act to establish a port of entry and delivery at the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. April 2, 1872, ch. 80. 47 Guano. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to authorize protection to be given to citizens of the United States who may discover deposits of guano," approved August 18, 1856. April 2, 1872, ch. 81 48 Land in St. Louis, Mo. An act to provide for the exchange and transfer of two small parcels of land in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. April 2, 1872, ch. 82 48 The Bark "Alice Tarlton." An act authorizing an American register to the Dutch bark "Alice 49 Homesteads. An act to enable honorably discharged soldiers and sailors, their widows and orphan children, to acquire homesteads on the public lands of the United States. April 4, 1872, ch. 85. 49 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 Page 51 . 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 cases. April 9, 1872, ch. 90 . . . 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. . 52 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 Portland, Oregon. April 12, 1872, ch. 96 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 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 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 . . 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 55 55 55 56 58 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 legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the government for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, and for other purposes. May 8, 1872, ch. 140 61 Kansas Indians. An act to provide for the removal of the Kansas tribe of Indians to the Indian Territory, and to dispose of their lands in Kansas to actual settlers. May 8, 1872, ch. 141 85 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 District of Columbia. May 8, 1872, ch. 142 Page . . 86 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, 1872, ch. 143 888 Public Lands in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Dakota. An act to extend the time of payment 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. 88 Direct Taxes. An act for the relief of purchasers of lands sold for direct taxes in the insurrectionary States. May 9, 1872, ch. 145. 89 68 89 Testimony in Courts of the United States. An act to perpetuate testimony in the courts of the United States. May 9, 1872, ch. 146. Washington and Idaho Territories. An act to regulate elections in Washington and Idaho Territories. May 9, 1872, ch. 147. . . 90 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 person 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 90 90 Samuel Ross. An act authorizing the Secretary of War to correct an army officer's record. 91 96 Commissioners of Claims may take Testimony. An act to authorize the commissioners of claims to Bridge across the Missouri River, at Boonville, Mo. An act to authorize the construction of a Army. An act to establish a system of deposits, to prevent desertion, and elevate the condition 117 Bridge across Lake Saint Croix. An act to authorize the West Wisconsin Railway Company to Fort Collins Military Reservation. An act declaring the lands constituting the Fort Collins 118 118. 120 Consul at Tien Tsin. An act to regulate the salary of the consul at Tien Tsin, China. May 17, 1872, ch. 169 120 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, ch. 170 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- Fortification Certificates. Lawrence, Kansas. An act authorizing the Secretary of War to pay certain certificates issued for fortification purposes in Lawrence, Kansas. May 18, 1872, ch. 174. Yacht "Red Hot." An act to allow the pleasure-yacht "Red-Hot" to take the name of "Addie Indians. An act regulating the mode of making private contracts with Indians. May 21, Page 135 135 135 136 An act to prohibit the retention of soldiers' discharges by claim- 137 an additional land district in the Territory of Dakota. May 21, 138 138 Montana. An act to authorize the issue of a supply of arms to the authorities of the Territory of Montana. May 21, 1872, ch. 181 138 Fort Stanton. An act to reduce the limits of the military reservation at Fort Stanton, New Mexico. May 21, 1872, ch. 182. 139 Wharf Property in New Orleans. An act relinquishing certain wharf property to the city of . Buffalo, N. Y. An act to authorize the city of Buffalo, New York, to construct a tunnel under Niagara river, and to erect and maintain an inlet pier therefrom, for the purpose of supplying the city of Buffalo with pure water. May 21, 1872, ch. 186 Denver. An act to enable the city of Denver to purchase certain lands in Colorado for a cemetery, May 21, 1872, ch. 187. 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. Northwestern Land District in Kansas. An act to create an additional land district in the State of Kansas. May 23, 1872, ch. 200 Courts at Toledo, 0. An act to provide for holding the United States District Court in the city of Toledo. May 23, 1872, ch. 201 157 157 Federal Courts. An act to regulate criminal practice in the federal courts. May 23, 1872, ch. 202. 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 section of land in Wyoming Territory. May 23, 1872, ch. 204 Public Lands in Alabama. An act relating to certain lands in the State of Alabama. May 23, 1872, ch. 205... 158 Pottawatomie and Shawnee Absentee Indians. An act to provide homes for the Pottawatomie and 159 159 160 Bridge across the Mississippi River at Fort Madison, Iowa. An act to authorize the construction of a bridge, and to establish the same as a post-road. May 25, 1872, ch. 213 ... 160 Internal Revenue. An act to provide for the abatement or repayment of taxes on distilled spirits in bond, destroyed by casualty. May 27, 1872, ch. 218 Gift of Land to the United States. An act to authorize the Secretary of War to accept the peninsula in Lake Erie, opposite the harbor of Erie, in the State of Pennsylvania. May 27, 1872, ch. 219 162 162 Dakota Southern Railroad Company. An act in relation to the Dakota Southern Railroad Com pany. May 27, 1872, ch. 220 Schooner La Pette. An act to change the name of the schooner La Pette to La Petite. May 27, 1872, ch. 221 162 163 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. 164 164 Trusses. An act to provide for furnishing trusses to disabled soldiers. May 28, 1872, ch. 228. 164 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. 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. 192 194 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. 244 194 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 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. . . . 195 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. Practice in the United States Courts. An act to further the administration of justice. June 1, 1872, ch. 255. 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 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 |