Chapter CIII. making Appropriation for 4he current and contingent Expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling Treaty Stipulations with various Indian Tribes, for the Year ending June thirtieth, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three. August 30, 1852. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre

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Chap. CIII.— An Act *making Appropriation for 4he current and contingent Expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling Treaty Stipulations with various Indian Tribes, for the Year ending June thirtieth, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three.* August 30, 1852. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, * That the following sums be, and they are hereby appropriated out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of paying the current and contingent expenses of the Indian Department, and fulfilling treaty stipulations with the various Indian tribes.

For the current and contingent expenses of the Indian Department, viz. : For the pay of superintendents of Indian Affairs, per acts of fifthSuperintendents.1850, ch. 15.1851, ch. 14. June, eighteen hundred and fifty, and twenty-seventh February, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, eight thousand five hundred dollars. For the pay of the several Indian agents, per acts of fifth June,Agents.1850, ch. 16.1850, ch. 82.1861, ch. 14. eighteen hundred and fifty, twenty-eighth September, eighteen hundred and fifty, and twenty-seventh February, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, forty-three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars.

For the pay of interpreters, per acts of thirtieth June, eighteen hundredInterpreters.1834, ch. 162.1851, ch. 14. and thirty-four, and twenty-seventh February, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, twenty-eight thousand dollars. For the pay of clerk to superintendent at St. Louis, Missouri, per actClerk at St. Louis.1846, ch. 34. of twenty-seventh June, eighteen hundred and forty-six, one thousand two hundred dollars. For the pay of clerk to superintendent at Van Buren, Arkansas, perClerk at Von Buren.1846, ch. 34. act of twenty-seventh June, eighteen hundred and forty-six, one thousand dollars.

For presents to Indians, five thousand dollars.Presents. For provisions for Indians, eleven thousand eight hundred dollars.Provisions. For repairs of buildings at agencies, two thousand dollars.Repairs. For contingencies of the Indian Department, thirty-six thousand fiveContingencies. hundred dollars. *To the Christian Indians.* For permanent annuity, stipulated in theChristian Indians.1824, ch. 174.1826, ch. 128. acts of May twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and twenty-four, and May twentieth, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, four hundred dollars. *To the Chippewas of Saganaw.* For permanent annuity, stipulatedChippewas of Saganaw.Vol. vii. p. 51. in the fourth article of the treaty of third of August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, one thousand dollars.

For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treatyVol. vii. p. 105. of seventeenth November, eighteen hundred and seven, eight hundred dollars. 42 THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS. Sess. I. CH. 103. 1852. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty Vol. vii. p. 204.of twenty-fourth of September, eighteen hundred and nineteen, one thousand dollars. For permanent provision for the support of blacksmiths, and for farming utensils and cattle, and for the employment of persons to aid them in agriculture, stipulated in the eighth article of the treaty of the Vol. vii. p. 204.twenty-fourth of September, eighteen hundred and nineteen, and the Vol. vii. p. 529.seventh article of the treaty of, fourteenth of January, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, two thousand dollars.

For education during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the sixth Vol. vii. p. 291.article of the treaty of the fifth of August, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, one thousand dollars. Chippewas, Menomonees, Winnebagoes, and N. Y. Indians.Vol. vii. p. 804.*Chippewas, Menomonees, Winnebagoes, and New York Indians.—*For education during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of the eleventh of August, eighteen hundred and twenty-seven, one thousand five hundred dollars.

Choctaws.Vol. vii. p. 90.*Choctaws.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of sixteenth of November, eighteen hundred and five, three thousand dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the thirteenth article of the Vol. vii. p. 213.treaty of the eighteenth of October, eighteen hundred and twenty, six hundred dollars. For permanent annuity for education, stipulated in the second article Vol. vii. p. 235.of the treaty of twentieth of January, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, six thousand dollars.

For life annuity to one Wayne warrior, stipulated in the twenty-first Vol. vii. p. 335.article of the treaty of twenty-seventh of September, eighteen hundred and thirty, twenty-five dollars. For permanent provision for blacksmith, stipulated in the sixth article Vol. vii. p. 212.of the treaty of eighteenth of October, eighteen hundred and twenty, and the ninth article of the treaty of twentieth of January, eighteen Vol. vii. p. 286.hundred and twenty-five, six hundred dollars.

For iron and steel, &c., for shop, stipulated in the ninth article of the Vol. vii. p. 236.treaty of twentieth of January, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, three hundred and twenty dollars. For interest on the amounts awarded Choctaw claimants under the fourteenth article of the treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek of the twenty-seventh of September, eighteen hundred and thirty, from the first of Vol. vii. p. 335.July, eighteen hundred and fifty-two to the date of the passage of the act entitled “An act to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the service of the fiscal year ending the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred 1852, ch. 66.and fifty-two,” a sum not exceeding two thousand dollars: *Provided, *That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized to Claims of certain Choctaws to be examined.examine the reservation claims of the Choctaws, known as Bay Indians, and of those Choctaws in whose cases the scrip awarded by the late Board of Commissioners has not been issued ; and where he shall find that such Indians are clearly entitled to land under the fourteenth article of the treaty of eighteen hundred and thirty, and under the several acts heretofore passed in relation to such claims, he is hereby authorized to extend to such claimants the provisions applicable to such claims in 1842, ch. 187.1845, ch. 72.the acts of twenty-third August, eighteen hundred and forty-two, and of third March, eighteen hundred and forty-five.

For supplying a deficiency in the appropriations heretofore made for removing the Choctaw Indians from Mississippi, as estimated by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, thirty-seven thousand four hundred and twelve dollars. Chickasaws.1709, ch. 11.*Chickasaws.—*For permanent annuity stipulated in the act of the twenty-fifth of February, seventeen hundred and ninety-nine, three thousand dollars. THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 103. 1852. 43 For payment to the Chickasaw Indians for amount of defalcation of Captain R.

D. C. Collins, United States disbursing agent, together withDefalcation of R. D. C. Collins. interest thereon at the rate of six per cent, per annum from March, eighteen hundred and thirty-nine, until paid, twenty-four thousand nine hundred eighty-two dollars and twenty-nine cents. For the payment of two thousand eight hundred and fifty-two dollars and thirty-six cents to Hiram R. Pitchlyn, in his own right and as theHiram R. Pitchlyn. sole heir at law and legal representative of his brother, John Pitchlyn, deceased, that being the amount of the proceeds of the sales of two quarter-sections of land granted to and located in the names of the said Hiram R.

Pitchlyn and John Pitchlyn, under and by virtue of the eighth article of the treaty with the Chickasaw Indians, made at the city of Washington on the twenty-fourth day of May, in the year eighteen hundredVol. vii. p. 453. and thirty-four, and which quarter-sections of land were sold, and the proceeds thereof invested in the stock of the State of Arkansas, pursuant to the provisions of the article aforesaid: *Provided,* That saidProviso. Hiram R. Pitchlyn shall establish his identity and prove that he is John Pitchlyn’s sole heir, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Interior. *Chippewas of Lake Superior and the Mississippi.—*For sixteenth ofChippewas of Lake Superior and the Mississippi.Vol. vii. p. 586. twenty instalments in money, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the twenty-ninth of July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, nine thousand five hundred dollars.

For sixteenth of twenty instalments in goods, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the twenty-ninth of July, eighteen hundred andVol. vii. p. 536. thirty-seven, nineteen thousand dollars. For sixteenth of twenty instalments for the establishment of three smiths’ shops, supporting three smiths, and furnishing iron and steel, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the twenty-ninth of July,Vol. vii. p. 636. eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, three thousand dollars.

For sixteenth of twenty instalments for the support of farmers, purchase of implements, grain, or seed, and to carry on their agricultural pursuits, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the twenty-ninth of July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, one thousand dollars.Vol. vii. p. 536. For sixteenth of twenty instalments for the purchase of provisions, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the twenty-ninth of July,Vol. vii. p. 636. eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, two thousand dollars.

For sixteenth of twenty instalments for the purchase of tobacco, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the twenty-ninth of July,Vol. vii. p. 536. eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, five hundred dollars. For eleventh of twenty-five instalments in money stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the fourth of October, eighteen hundredVol. vii. p. 592. and forty-two, twelve thousand five hundred dollars. For eleventh of twenty-five instalments in goods, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the fourth of October, eighteen hundredVol. vii. p. 692. and forty-two, ten thousand five hundred dollars.

For eleventh of twenty-five instalments, for the support of two smiths’ shops, including the pay of two smiths, and furnishing iron and steel, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the fourth of October,Vol. vii. p. 592. eighteen hundred and forty-two, two thousand dollars. For eleventh of twenty-five instalments for the pay of two farmers, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the fourth of October,Vol. vii. p. 592. eighteen hundred and forty-two, one thousand dollars.

For eleventh of twenty-five instalments, for the pay of two carpenters, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the fourth of October,Vol. vii. p. 592. eighteen hundred and forty-two, one thousand two hundred dollars. For eleventh of twenty-five instalments for the support of schools, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the fourth of October,Vol. vii. p. 592. eighteen hundred and forty-two, two thousand dollars. For eleventh of twenty-five instalments for the purchase of provisions 44THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.

Sess. I. Ch. 103. 1852.and tobacco, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the fourth Vol. vii. p. 592.of October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, two thousand dollars. For the sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth, of forty-six instalments to be paid to the Chippewas of Mississippi, stipulated in the third article of Vol. ix. p. 904.the treaty of the second of August, eighteen hundred and forty-seven, five thousand dollars. Creeks.Vol. vii. p. 38.*Creeks.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the seventh of August, seventeen hundred and ninety, one thousand five hundred dollars.

For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty Vol. vii. p. 69.of the sixteenth of June, eighteen hundred and two, three thousand dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty Vol. vii. p. 287.of the twenty-fourth of January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, twenty thousand dollars. For permanent provision for blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in Vol. vii. p. 287.the eighth article of the treaty of the twenty-fourth of January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, eight hundred and forty dollars.

For iron, steel, &c., for shops, stipulated in the eighth article of the Vol. vii. p. 287.treaty of the twenty-fourth of January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, two hundred and seventy dollars. For sixteenth of twenty instalments, for the pay of two blacksmiths and assistants, stipulated in the thirteenth article of the treaty of the Vol. vii. p. 368.twenty-fourth of March, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, one thousand six hundred and eighty dollars. For iron, steel, &c., stipulated in the thirteenth article of the treaty Vol. vii. p. 368.of the twenty-fourth of March, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, five hundred and forty dollars.

For permanent provision for the pay of a wheelwright, stipulated in Vol. vii. p. 287.the eighth article of the treaty of the twenty-fourth of January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, six hundred dollars. For twenty-second of thirty-three instalments for education, stipulated Vol. ix. p. 822.in the the teenth [fourth] article of the treaty of the fourth of January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, three thousand dollars. For interest on three hundred and fifty thousand dollars at five per Vol. vii. p. 574.centum, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the twenty-third of November, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, seventeen thousand five hundred dollars.

For ninth of twenty instalments for education, stipulated in the fourth Vol. ix. p. 822.article of the treaty of the fourth of January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, three thousand dollars. For blacksmith and assistant, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of the fourteenth of February, Vol. vii. p. 419.eighteen hundred and thirty-three, eight hundred and forty dollars. For iron, steel, and coal, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated Vol. vii. p. 419.in the fifth article of the treaty of the fourteenth of February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, two hundred and seventy dollars.

For wagon-maker, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in Vol. vii. p. 419.the fifth article of the treaty of the fourteenth of February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, six hundred dollars. For agricultural Implements, during the pleasure of the President, Vol. vii. p. 287.stipulated in the eighth article of the treaty of the twenty-fourth of January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, two thousand dollars. For education, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the Vol. vii. p. 419.fifth article of the treaty of the fourteenth of February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, one thousand dollars.

Losses during war with Great Britain.For liquidated balance found due the Creek Indians for losses sustained during the last war with Great Britain, by that portion of the tribe that was friendly to, and cooperated with the United States in ac-THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 103. 1852.45cordance with the promise of the government, one hundred ten thousand four hundred and seventeen dollars and ninety cents ; to be paid by the United States agent for the Creek Indians, to those individuals now living and the legal representatives of those deceased, who are entitled to receive the same.

To pay the claim of David Taylor, as adjusted and found due by theDavid Taylor. Second Auditor of the Treasury on the eleventh of March, eighteen hundred and fifty-two, under the latter clause of the thirteenth article of the treaty with the Cherokees, concluded at New Echota, twenty-ninthVol. vii. p. 484. December, eighteen hundred and thirty-five, and approved by the Senate, twenty-four thousand eight hundred and fifty-three dollars and four cents, and to be paid out of the balance of the appropriations of July second, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, under the act entitled “An act1836, ch. 207. making further appropriations for carrying into effect certain Indian treaties.” *Delawares.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth articleDelawares.Vol. vii. p. 51. of the treaty of the third of August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, one thousand dollars.

For permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty ofVol. vii. p. 114. the thirtieth of September, eighteen hundred and nine, five hundred dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty ofVol. vii. p. 188. the third of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, four thousand dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the supplemental treaty of theVol. vii. p. 327. twenty-fourth of September, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, one thousand dollars.

For life annuity to chiefs, stipulated in the private article of supplemental treaty of the twenty-fourth of September, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, to the treaty of the third of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, two hundred dollars. For life annuity to chiefs, stipulated in the supplemental article to theVol. vii. p. 399. treaty of the twenty-sixth of October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, two hundred dollars. For permanent provision for the purchase of salt, stipulated in theVol. vii. p. 75. third article of the treaty of the seventh of June, eighteen hundred and three, one hundred dollars.

For permanent provision for blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in theVol. vii. p. 188. sixth article of the treaty of the third of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, seven hundred and twenty dollars. For iron, steel, &c., for shop, stipulated in the sixth article of theVol. vii. p. 188. treaty of the third of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, two hundred and twenty dollars. For interest on forty-six thousand and eighty dollars at five per centum, being the value of thirty-six sections of land set apart by treaty ofVol. vii. p. 327. eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, for education, stipulated in resolution of the Senate of the nineteenth of January, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, two thousand three hundred and four dollars. *Florida Indians or Seminoles.—*For thirtieth of thirty instalmentsFlorida Indians or Seminoles.Vol. vii. p. 325.Vol. vii. p. 369. for blacksmiths’ establishments, stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of the eighteenth of September, eighteen hundred and twenty-three, and the fourth article of the treaty of the ninth of May, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, one thousand dollars.

For ninth of fifteen instalments in goods, stipulated in the sixth articleVol. ix. p. 822. of the treaty of the fourth of January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, two thousand dollars. For ninth of fifteen instalments in money, stipulated in the fourthVol. ix. p. 822. article of the treaty of the fourth of January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, three thousand dollars. 46 THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 103. 1852. Iowas.*Iowas.—*For interest on one hundred and fifty-seven thousand five hundred dollars, at five per centum, stipulated in the second article of Vol. vii. p. 568.the treaty of the nineteenth of October, eighteen hundred and thirty eight, seven thousand eight hundred and seventy-five dollars.

Kickapoos.Vol. vii. p. 392.*Kickapoos.—*For nineteenth of nineteen instalments as annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-fourth of October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, five thousand dollars. Kanzas.Vol. vii. p. 842.*Kansas.—*For interest on two hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the fourteenth of January, eighteen hundred and forty-six, ten thousand dollars. Miamis.Vol. vii. p. 301.*Miamis.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-third of October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, twenty-five thousand dollars.

For permanent provision for blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in Vol. vii. p. 191.the fifth article of the treaty of the sixth of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, seven hundred and twenty dollars. For iron, steel, &c., stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of the Vol. vii. p. 191.sixth of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, two hundred and twenty dollars. For permanent provision for the purchase of one thousand pounds of tobacco, two thousand pounds of iron, and one thousand pounds of steel, Vol. vii. p. 301.stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-third of October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, seven hundred and seventy dollars.

For permanent provision for pay of miller in lieu of gunsmith, stipulated Vol. vii. p. 191.in the fifth article of the treaty of the sixth of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, and the fifth article of the treaty of the twenty-fourth Vol. vii. p. 464.of October, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, six hundred dollars. For permanent provision for the purchase of one hundred and sixty bushels of salt stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of the sixth of Vol. vii. p. 191.October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, three hundred and twenty dollars.

For education and support of poor during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of the twenty-third of October, Vol. vii. p. 301.eighteen hundred and twenty-six, two thousand dollars. For twelfth of twenty instalments in money, stipulated in the second Vol. vii. p. 583.article of the treaty of the twenty-eighth of November, eighteen hundred and forty, twelve thousand five hundred dollars. For permanent provision for payment in lieu of laborers, stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of the twenty-eighth of November, eighteen Vol. vii. p. 583.hundred and forty, two hundred and fifty dollars.

For permanent provision for agricultural assistance, stipulated in the Vol. vii. p. 191.fifth article of the treaty of the sixth of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, two hundred dollars. Eel Rivers, (Miamis.)Vol. vii. p. 61.*Eel Rivers, (Miamis.)* For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the third of August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, five hundred dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of Vol. vii. p. 91.the twenty-first of August, eighteen hundred and five, two hundred and fifty dollars.

For permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of Vol. vii. p. 114.Proviso.the thirtieth of September, eighteen hundred and nine, three hundred and fifty dollars: *Provided,* That the money appropriated by the three preceding clauses, together with the similar appropriations in eighteen hundred and fifty and eighteen hundred and fifty-one, for the Eel Rivers (Miamis) heretofore withheld from payment, shall be paid to said Eel Rivers (Miamis) only, and to no other band, or nation, or individuals; and that all annuities heretofore due and appropriated to THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.

Sess. I. Ch. 103. 1852.47the Eel Rivers, (Miamis,) and erroneously or otherwise paid to the Miami nation shall be repaid to the Eel Rivers (Miamis) out of the money appropriated in eighteen hundred and fifty-one, and eighteen hundred and fifty-two for payment of annuities to said Miami nation, or if the Commissioner of Indian Affairs deem it more expedient and just to the Indians, shall be paid and is hereby appropriated out of the Treasury of the United States, to be repaid to the United States by being withheld from the Miami annuities in such instalments as the Commissioner may deem expedient. *.Menomonees.—*For seventeenth of twenty instalments as annuity,Menomonees.Vol. vii. p. 507. stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the third of September, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, twenty thousand dollars.

For seventeenth of twenty instalments for two blacksmiths and assistants, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the third of September,Vol. vii. p. 507. eighteen hundred and thirty-six, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars. For seventeenth of twenty instalments, for iron, steel, &c., for shops, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the third of September,Vol. vii. p. 507. eighteen hundred and thirty-six, four hundred and forty dollars. For seventeenth of twenty instalments, for the purchase of provisions, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the third of September,Vol. vii. p. 507. eighteen hundred and thirty-six, three thousand dollars.

For seventeenth of twenty instalments, for the purchase of two thousand pounds of tobacco, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the third of September, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, four hundredVol. vii. p. 507. dollars. For seventeenth of twenty instalments, for farming utensils and cattle, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the third of September,Vol. vii. p. 507. eighteen hundred and thirty-six, five hundred dollars. For seventeenth of twenty instalments, for thirty barrels of salt, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the third of September,Vol. vii. p. 507 eighteen hundred and thirty-six, one hundred and fifty dollars.

For expenses of their temporary removal and provisions, from theirRemoval of. present location, to the district of country on the Wolf and Oconto Rivers designated in the report of Superintendent Murray to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, dated September thirtieth, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, twenty-five thousand dollars. *Omahas.—*For blacksmith and assistant, during the pleasure of theOmahas.Vol. vii. p. 329. President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the fifteenth of July, eighteen hundred and thirty, seven hundred and twenty dollars.

For iron, steel, &c., for shops, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the fifteenth of July,Vol. vii. p. 329. eighteen hundred and thirty, two hundred and twenty dollars. For agricultural implements, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the fifteenth of July, eighteenVol. vii. p. 329. hundred and thirty, five hundred dollars. To defray the expenses of a certain party of Omaha Indians who visited the city of Washington during the months of February and Marell, eighteen hundred and fifty-two, the same or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, three thousand dollars.

For the Omaha Indians, twenty-five thousand dollars; five thousand thereof to be expended annually, under the direction of the President, for the relief and improvement of said Indians. *Ottoes and Missourias.—*For education, during the pleasure ofOttoes and Missourias.Vol. vii. p. 430. the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-first of September, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, five hundred dollars. For pay of farmer, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in 48THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.

Sess. I. Ch. 103. 1852.Vol. vii. p. 430.the fifth article of the treaty of the twenty-first of September, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, six hundred dollars. For blacksmith and assistant, during the pleasure of the President, Vol. vii. p. 329.stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the fifteenth of July, eighteen hundred and thirty, seven hundred and twenty dollars. For iron, steel, &c., during the pleasure of the President, stipulated Vol. vii. p. 329.in the fourth article of the treaty of the fifteenth of July, eighteen hundred and thirty, two hundred and twenty dollars.

Ottowas.Vol. vii. p. 51.*Ottowas.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the third of August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, one thousand dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty Vol. vii. p. 105.of the seventeenth of November, eighteen hundred and seven, eight hundred dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty Vol. vii. p. 179.of the seventeenth of September, eighteen hundred and eighteen, one thousand five hundred dollars.

For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty Vol. vii. p. 220.of the twenty-ninth of August, eighteen hundred and twenty-one, one thousand dollars. Ottowas and Chippewas.Vol. vii. p. 492.*Ottowas and Chippewas.—*For eighteenth of twenty instalments, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-eighth day of March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, thirty thousand dollars. For interest to be paid as annuity on two hundred thousand dollars, at six per cent, per annum, stipulated in the resolution of the Senate of the twenty-seventh of May, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, twelve thousand dollars.

For education for twenty years, and during the pleasure of Congress, Vol. vii. p. 492.stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-eighth of March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, five thousand dollars. For missions for twenty years, and during the pleasure of Congress, Vol. vii. p. 492.stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-eighth of March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, three thousand dollars. For vaccine matter, medicines, and pay of physicians, so long as the Indians remain on their reservations, stipulated in the fourth article of Vol. vii. p. 492.the treaty of the twenty-eighth of March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, three hundred dollars.

For eighteenth of twenty instalments, for the purchase of provisions, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-eighth of March, Vol. vii. p. 492.eighteen hundred and thirty-six, two thousand dollars. For eighteenth of twenty instalments, for the purchase of six thousand five hundred pounds of tobacco, stipulated in the fourth article of the Vol. vii. p. 492.treaty of the twenty-eighth of March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, eight hundred dollars. For eighteenth of twenty instalments, for the purchase of one hundred barrels of salt, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the Vol. vii. p. 492.twenty-eighth of March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, two hundred dollars.

For eighteenth of twenty instalments, for the purchase of five hundred fish barrels, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-eighth Vol. vii. p. 492.of March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, four hundred dollars. For three blacksmiths and assistants, for twenty years, and during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the seventh article of the treaty of the Vol. vii. p. 492.twenty-eighth of March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, two thousand one hundred and sixty dollars.

For iron, steel, &c., for shops, for twenty years and during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the seventh article of the treaty of the Vol. vii. p. 492.twenty-eighth of March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, six hundred and sixty dollars. THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 103. 1852. 49 For gunsmith, at Mackinac, for twenty years and during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the seventh article of the treaty of the twenty-eighthVol. vii. p. 492. of March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, six hundred dollars.

For iron, steel, &c., for shop, for twenty years and during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the seventh article of the treaty of the twenty-eighthVol. vii. p. 492. of March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, two hundred and twenty dollars. For two farmers and assistant, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the seventh article of the treaty of the twenty-eighth ofVol. vii. p. 492. March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, one thousand six hundred dollars. For two mechanics, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the seventh article of the treaty of the twenty-eighth of March, eighteenVol. vii. p. 492. hundred and thirty-six, one thousand two hundred dollars. *Osages.*—’For fifteenth of twenty instalments as annuity, stipulated inOsages.Vol. vii. p. 576. the second article of the treaty of the eleventh of January, eighteen hundred and thirty-nine, twenty thousand dollars.

For fifteenth of twenty instalments for two smiths’ establishments, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the eleventh of January,Vol. vii. p. 576. eighteen hundred and thirty nine, two thousand dollars. For fifteenth of fifty instalments for pay of two millers, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the eleventh of January, eighteen hundredVol. vii. p. 576. and thirty-nine, one thousand two hundred dollars. For interest on sixty-nine thousand one hundred and twenty dollars, at five per centum, being the valuation of fifty-four sections of land, set apart by the treaty of the second of June, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, for educational purposes, per resolution of the Senate of the nineteenthVol. vii. p. 242. of January, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, three thousand four hundred and fifty-six dollars. *Piankeshaws.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth articlePiankeshaws.Vol. vii. p. 51. of the treaty of the third of August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, five hundred dollars.

For permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the thirtieth of December, eighteen hundred and five, three hundredVol. vii. p. 101. dollars. *Pawnees.—*For agricultural implements, during the pleasure of thePawnees.Vol. vii. p. 448. President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the ninth of October, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, one thousand dollars. *Potawatamies of Huron.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in thePotawatamies of Huron.Vol. vii. p. 105. second article of the treaty of the seventeenth of November, eighteen hundred and seven, four hundred dollars. *Potawatamies.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth articlePotawatamies.Vol. vii. p. 51. of the treaty of the third of August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, one thousand dollars.

For permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the thirtieth of September, eighteen hundred and nine, five hundred dollars.Vol. vii. p. 114. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the second of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, two thousand fiveVol. vii. p. 185. hundred dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the twentieth of September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, twoVol. vii. p. 317. thousand dollars.

For life annuity to chiefs, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the twentieth of September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, oneVol. vii. p. 317. hundred dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the twenty-ninth of July, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, sixteenVol. vii. p. 320. thousand dollars. 50 THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 103. 1852. For twentieth of twenty instalments as annuity, stipulated in the third Vol. vii. p. 379.article of the treaty of the twentieth of October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, fifteen thousand dollars.

For life annuity to chiefs, stipulated in the third article of the treaty Vol. vii, p. 379.of the twentieth of October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, four hundred dollars. For twentieth of twenty instalments as annuity, stipulated in the third Vol. vii. p. 395.article of the treaty of the twenty-sixth of October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, twenty thousand dollars. For eighteenth of twenty instalments as annuity, stipulated in the third Vol. vii. p. 482.article of the treaty of the twenty-sixth of September, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, fourteen thousand dollars.

For life annuity to chiefs, stipulated in the third article of the treaty Vol. vii. p. 482.of the twenty-sixth of September, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, seven hundred dollars. For eighteenth of twenty instalments as annuity, stipulated in the second Vol. vii. p. 482.supplemental article of the treaty of the twenty-sixth of September, eighteen hundred and thirty three, two thousand dollars. For permanent provision for the purchase of salt, stipulated in the Vol. vii. p. 75.third article of the treaty of the seventh of June, eighteen hundred and three, one hundred and forty dollars.

For permanent provision for the purchase of one hundred and sixty Vol. vii. p. 296.bushels of salt, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the sixteenth of October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, three hundred and twenty dollars. For education, during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the third Vol. vii. p. 296.article of the treaty of the sixteenth of October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, two thousand dollars. For permanent provision for blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in Vol. vii. p. 296.the third article of the treaty of the sixteenth of October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, seven hundred and twenty dollars.

For permanent provision for iron, steel, &c., for shop, stipulated in the Vol. vii. p. 296.third article of the treaty of the sixteenth of October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, two hundred and twenty dollars. For education, during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the second Vol. vii. p. 317.article of the treaty of the twentieth of September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, one thousand dollars. For permanent provision for the payment in money, in lieu of two thousand pounds of tobacco, fifteen hundred pounds of iron, and three hundred and fifty pounds of steel, stipulated in the second article of the Vol. vii. p. 317.treaty of the twentieth of September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, and the tenth article of the treaty of the fifth of June, eighteen hundred and forty-six, three hundred dollars.

For permanent provision for blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the Vol. vii. p. 317.second article of the treaty of the twentieth of September, eighteen hundred and twenty eight, seven hundred and twenty dollars. For permanent provision for iron, steel, &e., for shop, stipulated in Vol. vii. p. 317.the second article of the treaty of the twentieth of September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, two hundred and twenty dollars. For permanent provision for blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in Vol. vii. p. 320.the second article of the treaty of the twenty-ninth of July, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, seven hundred and twenty dollars.

For permanent provision for iron, steel, &c., for shop, stipulated in the Vol. vii. p. 320.second article of the treaty of the twenty-ninth of July, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, two hundred and twenty dollars. For permanent provision for the purchase of fifty barrels of salt, stipulated Vol. vii. p. 320.in the second article of the treaty of the twenty-ninth of July, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, two hundred and fifty dollars. For education, during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.

Sess. I. Ch. 103. 1852.51fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-seventh of October, eighteenVol. vii. p. 401. hundred and thirty-two, two thousand dollars. For interest on six hundred and forty-three thousand dollars, at five per centum, stipulated in the seventh article of the treaty of the fifth ofVol. ix. p. 854. June, eighteen hundred and forty-six, thirty-two thousand one hundred and fifty dollars. *Quapaws.—*For twentieth of twenty instalments as annuity, stipulatedQuapaws.Vol. vii. p. 425. in the fourth article of the treaty of the thirteenth of May, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, two thousand dollars.

For education, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the thirteenth of May, eighteen hundred andVol. vii. p. 425. thirty-three, one thousand dollars. For blacksmith and assistant, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the thirteenth of May,Vol. vii. p. 425. eighteen hundred and thirty-three, eight hundred and forty dollars. For iron, steel, &c., for shop, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the thirteenth of May,Vol. vii. p. 425. eighteen hundred and thirty-three, two hundred and twenty dollars.

For pay of farmer, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the thirteenth of May, eighteen hundredVol. vii. p. 425. and thirty-three, six hundred dollars. *Six Nations of New York.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated inSix Nations of N. York.Vol. vii. p. 46. the sixth article of the treaty of the eleventh of November, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, four thousand five hundred dollars. *Senecas of New York.—*For permanent annuity, in lieu of interest onSenecas of N.

York.1831, ch. 26. stock, per act of the nineteenth of February, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, six thousand dollars. For interest in lieu of investment on seventy-five thousand dollars, at five per centum, per act of twenty-seventh of June, eighteen hundred1846, ch. 34. and forty-six, three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. *Stockbridges.—*For interest on sixteen thousand five hundred dollars,Stockbridges. at five per centum, stipulated in the ninth article of the treaty of the twenty-fourth of November, eighteen hundred and forty-eight, eightVol. ix. p. 957. hundred and twenty-five dollars. *Sioux of Mississippi.—*For interest on three hundred thousand dollars,Sioux of Mississippi.Vol. vii. p. 538. at five per centum, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the twenty-ninth of September, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, fifteen thousand dollars.

For sixteenth of twenty instalments as annuity in goods, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the twenty-ninth of September, eighteenVol. vii. p. 538. hundred and thirty-seven, ten thousand dollars. For sixteenth of twenty instalments for the purchase [of]medicines, agricultural implements, and stock, and for support of farmers, physicians, and blacksmith, fee., stipulated in the second article of the treatyVol. vii. p. 638. of the twenty-ninth of September, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, eight thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.

For sixteenth of twenty instalments for the purchase of provisions, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the twenty-ninth of September,Vol. vii. p. 53B. eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, five thousand five hundred dollars. For fulfilling treaties with the Sioux of the Mississippi, to wit:—ForFulfilment of treaty of July 23 1851. payment of the chiefs of the See-see-toan and Wah-pay-toan bands of Dakota or Sioux Indians, to enable them to settle their affairs, and comply with their present just engagements; for expenses of removal of the said bands from the lands ceded, and for subsistence of themselves for one year thereafter, per first clause of the fourth article of the treaty (*)(*) This treaty is published, the Senate amendments having been assented to by the Indians.

See post, p. 949. of 52THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 103. 1852.twenty-third July, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, ratified by the Senate of the United States on twenty-third June, eighteen hundred and fifty-two, two hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars. For this amount, to be laid out under the direction of the President, for the establishment of manual labor schools, the erection of mills and blacksmith shops, opening farms, fencing and breaking land, and for such other beneficial objects as may be deemed most conducive to the prosperity and happiness of said Indians, per second clause of same article and treaty, thirty thousand dollars.

For interest, at the rate of five per centum, on the sum of one million three hundred and sixty thousand dollars, per same article and treaty, sixty-eight thousand dollars. For interest, at the rate of five per centum, on the sum of one hundred and twelve thousand dollars (to be added to the trust-fund provided for in the fourth article) being the amount allowed in lieu of the reservation, set apart in the third article, containing one million one hundred and twenty thousand acres, at ten cents per acre, per Senate’s amendment to the aforesaid treaty, five thousand six hundred dollars.

For payment to the chiefs of the Med-ay-wa-kantoan and Wah-pay-koo-tah bands of Dakota or Sioux Indians, to enable them to settle their affairs and comply with their present just engagements; for expenses of removal of said Indians from the lands ceded, and for subsistence for themselves for one year thereafter, per first clause of the fourth article of the treaty of fifth August, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, ratified by the Senate of the United States, twenty-third June, eighteen hundred *Post*, p. 954.and fifty-two, two hundred and twenty thousand dollars.

For this amount, to be laid out under the direction of the President, for the establishment of manual labor schools; the erection of mills and blacksmith shops; opening farms; fencing and breaking lands, and tor such other beneficial objects as may be deemed most conducive to the prosperity and happiness of said Indians, per second clause of same article and treaty, thirty thousand dollars. For interest, at the rate of five per centum, on the sum of one million one hundred and sixty thousand dollars, per same clause, article, and treaty, fifty-eight thousand dollars.

For interest, at the rate of five per centum, on the sum of sixty-nine thousand dollars (to be added to the trust-fund provided for in the fourth article) being the amount allowed in lieu of the reservation of lands set apart by the third article, containing six hundred and ninety thousand acres, at ten cents per acre, per Senate’s amendment to the aforesaid treaty, three thousand four hundred and fifty dollars: *Provided,* That no portion of the money appropriated for the purpose aforesaid, shall be applied until said Indians shall express their assent to the treaty as amended by the Senate.

Sacs and Foxes of Missouri.Vol. vii. p. 540.*Sacs and Foxes of Missouri.—*For interest on one hundred and fifty-seven thousand four hundred dollars, at five per centum, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the twenty-first of October, eighteen hundred, and thirty-seven, seven thousand eight hundred and seventy dollars. Sacs and Foxes of Mississippi.Vol. vii. p. 85.*Sacs and Foxes of Mississippi.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the third of November, eighteen hundred and four, one thousand dollars.

For twenty-first of thirty instalments, as annuity, stipulated in the Vol. vii. p. 375.third article of the treaty of the twenty-first of September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, twenty thousand dollars. For twenty-first of thirty instalments for gunsmith, stipulated in the Vol. vii. p. 375.fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-first of September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, six hundred dollars. For twenty-first of thirty instalments for iron, steel, &c, for shop, THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.

Sess. I. Ch. 103. 1852.53stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-first of September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, two hundred and twentyVol. vii. p. 375. dollars. For twenty-first of thirty instalments for blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-first of September,Vol. vii. p. 375. eighteen hundred and thirty-two, eight hundred and forty dollars. For twenty-first of thirty instalments for iron, steel, &c., for shop, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-first of September,Vol. vii. p. 375. eighteen hundred and thirty-two, two hundred and twenty dollars.

For twenty-first of thirty instalments for forty barrels of salt, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-first of September,Vol. vii. p. 375. eighteen hundred and thirty-two, two hundred dollars. For twenty-first of thirty instalments for forty kegs of tobacco, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-first of September,Vol. vii. p. 375. eighteen hundred and thirty-two, eight hundred dollars. For interest on two hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the twenty-first of October,Vol. vii. p. 540. eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, ten thousand dollars.

For interest on eight hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the eleventh of October,Vol. vii. p. 596. eighteen hundred and forty-two, forty thousand dollars. *Shawnees.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth articleShawnees.Vol. vii. p. 51. of the treaty of the third of August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, one thousand dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-ninth of September, eighteen hundred and seventeen, twoVol. vii. p. 161. thousand dollars.

For permanent provision for the purchase of salt, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the seventh of June, eighteen hundred andVol. vii. p. 75. three, sixty dollars. For blacksmith and assistant, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the eighth of August,Vol. vii. p. 356. eighteen hundred and thirty-one, eight hundred and forty dollars. For iron, steel, fee., during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the eighth of August, eighteen hundredVol. vii. p. 356. and thirty-one, two hundred and twenty dollars. *Senecas and Shawnees.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in theSenecas and Shawnees.Vol. vii. p. 170. fourth article of the treaty of the seventeenth of September, eighteen hundred and eighteen, one thousand dollars.

For blacksmith and assistant, during the pleasure of the President,Vol. vii. p. 352. stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twentieth of July, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, eight hundred and forty dollars. For iron, steel, &c., for shops, during the pleasure of the President,Vol. vii, p. 352. stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twentieth of July, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, two hundred and twenty dollars. *Senecas.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article ofSenecas.Vol. vii. p. 161. the treaty of the twenty-ninth of September, eighteen hundred and seventeen, five hundred dollars.

For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treatyVol. vii. p. 170. of the seventeenth of September, eighteen hundred and eighteen, five hundred dollars. For blacksmith and assistant, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-eighth ofVol. vii. p. 349. February, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, eight hundred and forty dollars. For iron, steel, &c., for shop, during the pleasure of the President,Vol. vii. p. 349. stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-eighth of 54THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.

Sess. I. Ch. 103. 1852.February, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, two hundred and twenty dollars. For pay of miller, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in Vol. vii. p. 349.the fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-eighth of February, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, six hundred dollars. Wyandots.Vol. vii. p. 592.*Wyandots.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the seventeenth of March, eighteen hundred and forty-two, seventeen thousand five hundred dollars.

For permanent provision for blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in Vol. vii. p. 592.the eighth article of the treaty of the seventeenth of March, eighteen hundred and forty-two, eight hundred and forty dollars. For permanent provision for iron, steel, &c., for shop, stipulated in Vol. vii. p. 592.the eighth article of the treaty of the seventeenth of March, eighteen hundred and forty-two, three hundred and seventy dollars. For permanent provision for education, stipulated in the fourth article Vol. vii. p. 592.of the treaty of the seventeenth of Mardi, eighteen hundred and forty-two, five hundred dollars.

Weas.Vol. vii. p. 187.Weas.—For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of the second of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, three thousand dollars. Winnebagoes.Vol. vii. p. 323.*Winnebagoes.—*For twenty-fourth of thirty instalments as annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the first of August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, eighteen thousand dollars. For twenty-first of twenty-seven instalments, as annuity, stipulated in Vol. vii. p. 371.the third article of the treaty of the fifteenth of September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, ten thousand dollars.

For twenty-fourth of thirty instalments, for the purchase of fifty barrels of salt, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the first of Vol. vii. p. 323.August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, two hundred and fifty dollars. For twenty-fourth of thirty instalments, for the purchase of three thousand pounds of tobacco, stipulated in the second article of the treaty Vol. vii. p. 323.of the first of August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, six hundred dollars. For twenty-first of twenty-seven instalments, for the purchase of one thousand five hundred pounds of tobacco, stipulated in the fifth article Vol. vii. p. 371.of the treaty of the fifteenth of September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, three hundred dollars.

For twenty-fourth of thirty instalments, for three blacksmiths and assistants, Vol. vii. p. 323.stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the first of August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, two thousand one hundred and sixty dollars. A. M. Mitchell and others.For payment of reasonable compensation, travelling, transportation, and subsistence of A. M. Mitchell mid a posse of citizens of Minnesota Territory, summoned by him while marshal of said Territory, and engaged in the suppression of Indian disturbances in said Territory, about the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and fifty, their accounts to be settled and payment made under the order and direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, one thousand six hundred dollars.

For twenty-fourth of thirty instalments for iron, steel, &c., for shop, Vol. vii. p. 323.stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the first of August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, six hundred and sixty dollars. For twenty-fourth of thirty instalments for laborers and oxen, stipulated Vol. vii. p. 323.in the third article of the treaty of the first of August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, three hundred and sixty-five dollars. For twenty-first of twenty-seven instalments for education, stipulated Vol. vii. p. 371.in the fourth article of the treaty of the fifteenth of September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, three thousand dollars.

For twenty-first of twenty-seven instalments, for six agriculturists, THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 103. 1852.55purchase of oxen, ploughs, and other implements, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of the fifteenth of September, eighteen hundred andVol. vii. p. 371. thirty-two, two thousand five hundred dollars. For twenty-first of twenty-seven instalments for pay of two physicians, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of the fifteenth of September,Vol. vii. p. 371. eighteen hundred and thirty-two, four hundred dollars.

For interest on one million one hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the first of November,Vol. vii. p. 545. eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, fifty-five thousand dollars. For interest on eighty-five thousand dollars, at five per centum, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the thirteenth of October,Vol. ix. p. 878. eighteen hundred and forty-six, four thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. For payment to the heirs of Cyrus Choice, the balance due for servicesCyrus Choice. rendered by him as acting Indian Agent in New Mexico, from the ninth of December, eighteen hundred and forty-nine, to the fourteenth of September, eighteen hundred and fifty, at the rate of fifteen hundred and fifty dollars per annum, after deducting the sum of fifty dollars heretofore paid to Cyrus Choice, one thousand one hundred and thirty-seven dollars and seventy-six cents.

For payment to Presha Bedwell, (formerly Presha Foreman,) beingPresha Bed well. the amount of an award by the Cherokee Commissioners in her favor, which was erroneously paid by a former Cherokee agent to some one who personated the proper claimant, the sum of four hundred and sixty-four dollars. For payment to Horsefly, being the amount of an award by the firstHorsefly. board of Cherokee Commissioners, less the amount of six dollars allowed as fee to the attorney, for an improvement belonging to Tianey, (the deceased wife of Horsefly,) improperly valued and paid for to Tawney, of the same town in the country east, the sum of fifty-four dollars.

For payment to Se-ka-wee, a Cherokee, only heir of Woo-tee-ti-eh,Se-ka-wee. deceased, for an improvement in Turkeytown Valley, Alabama, which was improperly valued and paid for to Rachel Bright, a white woman, the said Woo-te-ti-eh, deceased, being the rightful owner, the sum of one hundred and sixty-six dollars and fifty cents. For compensation to three special agents and four interpreters for theAgents and interpreters in Texas. Indian tribes of Texas, and for the purchase of presents, fifteen thousand dollars.

For presents to the Camanches, Kiaways, and other Indians on thePresents. Arkansas River, and to enable the President to treat with said Indians, twenty thousand dollars. For defraying expenses incident to the visit of the Pueblo IndiansPueblos. and their attendants from New Mexico to Washington, and to defray their expenses to their homes, the sum of seven thousand five hundred dollars. For general objects incident to Indian service in New Mexico, twentyIndian service in New Mexico. thousand dollars.

For expenses of running and marking the eastern boundary line ofCreek Country boundary. the Creek country west of Arkansas, seven thousand nine hundred and ninety dollars. For payment to James M. Marsh, to cover the loss of his property destroyed by a band of Sioux Indians, in the month of July, eighteenJames M. Marsh. hundred and forty-nine, while extending “the second connection line ” of the public surveys in the State of Iowa, to the Missouri River, under contract with C.

H. Booth, surveyor-general of the United States, one thousand two hundred dollars. For expenses of the California superintendency, to wit: salary of superintendent, four thousand dollars; salary of clerk to superintendent,California Superintendency. two thousand five hundred dollars; office rent, stationery, fuel, and lights, 56THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 104. 1852.and postage on official letters, three thousand five hundred dollars; interpreters, three thousand dollars.

California Indians.For the preservation of peace with those Indians who have been dispossessed of their lands in California, until permanent arrangements be made for their future settlement, the sum of one hundred thousand dollars: Proviso.*Provided,* That nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to imply an obligation on the part of the United States to feed and support the Indians who have been dispossessed of their land in California. Furniture.Furniture for superintendent’s office, five hundred dollars.

Flags.Flags for distribution among the tribes, five hundred dollars. Sec. 2. Maps. *And be it further enacted,* That for expenses of compiling maps, under the supervision of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, for the use of the committees of the Senate, and House of Representatives, and Indian Bureau, showing the present boundaries of the Indian territory, and the location of the various Indian tribes within the United States, five hundred dollars. Sec. 3. Payments to Indians, how to be made. *And be it further enacted,* That no part of the appropriations herein made, or that may hereafter be made, for the benefit of any Indian, or tribe, or part of a tribe of Indians, shall be paid to any attorney or agent of such Indian, or tribe, or part of a tribe; but shall in every case, be paid directly to the Indian or Indians themselves to whom it shall be due, or to the tribe or part of a tribe *per capita,* unless the imperious interest of the Indian or Indians, or some treaty stipulation, shall require the payment to be made otherwise, under the direction of the Contracts for prosecution of claims not to be recognized.President.

Nor shall the Executive branch of the Government, now or hereafter, recognize any contract between any Indian, or tribe, or part of a tribe, and any attorney or agent, for the prosecution of any claim against the Government, under this act. Approved, August 30, 1852. Chapter CIV: making Appropriations for the Improvement of certain Harbors and Rivers. 10 Stat. 56 1852-08-30 Chapter CIV Little, Brown and Company. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

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