Chapter XXV. for the Relief of Settlers on Lands reserved for Railroad Purposes
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Chap. XXV.— An Act for the Relief of Settlers on Lands reserved for Railroad Purposes. March 27, 1854. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Preemption rights on lands reserved on account of proposed railroads. That every settler on public lands which have been or may be withdrawn from market in consequence of proposed railroads, and who had settled thereon prior to such withdrawal, shall be entitled to preemption at the ordinary minimum to the lands settled on and cultivated by them: *Provided*, They shall prove up their rights according to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior, and pay for the same before the day that may he fixed by the President’s proclamation for the restoration of said lands to market.
Approved, March 27, 1854.