Chapter CXXVIII. 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, thirtieth, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven. Aug. 18, 1856. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre

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Chap. CXXVIII.— 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, thirtieth, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven.* Aug. 18, 1856. *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,Current and contingent expenses. viz: For the pay of superintendents of Indian affairs, and of the several Indian agents, per acts of fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty, twenty-eighth1850, ch. 16.1860, ch. 82.1851, ch. 14.1852, ch. 11.1853, ch. 104.1854, ch. 167.1855, ch. 204.Vol. x. p. 686. September, eighteen hundred and fifty, twenty-seventh February, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, third March, eighteen hundred and fifty-two, third March, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, thirty-first July, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, and third March, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, fifteen thousand dollars.

For the pay of the several Indian sub-agents, per act of thirty-first July,1854, ch. 167.Vol. x. p. 315. eighteen hundred and fifty-four, ten thousand five hundred dollars. For the pay of clerk to superintendent at St Louis, Missouri, per act1846, ch. 34.Vol. ix. p. 20. of twenty-seventh June, eighteen hundred and forty-six, one thousand two hundred dollars. For the pay of clerk to superintendent in California, per act of third1852, ch. 11.Vol. x. p. 2. March, eighteen hundred and fifty-two, two thousand five hundred dollars.

For presents to Indians, five thousand dollars.Presents. For provisions for Indians, eleven thousand eight hundred dollars.Provisions. For buildings at agencies, and repairs thereof, ten thousand dollars.Buildings. For contingencies of the Indian department, thirty-six thousand fiveContingencies. hundred dollars. For fulfilling treaty stipulations with the various Indian tribes: *Blackfoot Nation.—*For first of ten instalments as annuity, to be expendedBlackfoot Nation. in the purchase of such goods, provisions, and other useful articles, as the President, at his discretion, may from time to time determine,*Post*, p. 659. per ninth article of the treaty of seventeenth October, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, twenty thousand dollars.

For expenses of transportation and delivery of annuities in goods and provisions, seventeen thousand dollars. 66 For first of ten instalments, as annuity, to be expended in establishing and instructing them in agricultural and mechanical pursuits, and in educating their children, and promoting civilization and Christianity, at the discretion of the President, per tenth article of the treaty of seventeenth October, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, fifteen thousand dollars. Camanches, &c.*Camanches, Kiowas, and Apaches of Arkansas River.—*For third of ten instalments for the purchase of goods, provisions and agricultural implements, Vol. x. p. 1014.per sixth article treaty twenty-seventh July, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, eighteen thousand dollars.

For expenses of transportation of the third of ten instalments of goods, provisions, and agricultural implements, per sixth article treaty twenty-seventh July, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, seven thousand dollars. Chippewas of Lake Superior.*Chippewas of Lake Superior.—*Fulfilling the treaty of thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four. For two thirds of the last of twenty instalments in money, per second article Vol. vii. p. 536.treaty twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, and Vol. x. p. 1109.eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six thousand three hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents.

For two-thirds of the last of twenty instalments in goods, per second article treaty twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, twelve thousand six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-seven cents. For two thirds of the last of twenty instalments for the purchase of provisions, per second article treaty twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand three hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents.

For two thirds of the last of twenty instalments for the purchase of tobacco, per second article treaty twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, three hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents. For two thirds of fifteenth of twenty-five instalments in money, per fourth article treaty fourth October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, Vol. vii. p. 592.and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, eight thousand three hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents.

For two thirds of fifteenth of twenty-five instalments in goods, per fourth article treaty of fourth October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, seven thousand dollars. For two thirds of fifteenth of twenty-five instalments, for the support of schools, per fourth article treaty fourth October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand three hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents.

For two thirds of fifteenth of twenty-five instalments for the purchase of provisions and tobacco, per fourth article treaty fourth October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand three hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents. For second of twenty instalments in coin, goods, household-furniture, and cooking utensils, agricultural implements and cattle, carpenter’s and other tools and building materials, and for moral and educational purposes, per fourth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, nineteen thousand dollars.

For second of five instalments in blankets, cloths, nets, guns, ammunition, and such other articles of necessity as they may require, to the Bois Forte band, per twelfth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand dollars. 67 For second of twenty instalments for six smiths and assistants, per fifth and second articles treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, five thousand and forty dollars. For second of twenty instalments for the support of six smiths’ shops, per fifth and second articles treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand three hundred and twenty dollars. *Chippewas of the Mississippi.—*Fulfilling the treaty of twenty-secondChippewas of the Mississippi.Vol. x. p. 1165.Vol, vii. p. 586Vol. x. p. 1109.

February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five. For one third of the last of twenty instalments in money, per second article treaty twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, three thousand one hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-seven cents. For one third of the last of twenty instalments in goods, per second article treaty twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six thousand three hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents.

For one third of the last of twenty instalments for the purchase of provisions, per second article treaty twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-seven cents. For one third of the last of twenty instalments for the purchase of tobacco, per second article treaty twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-seven cents.

For one third of fifteenth of twenty-five instalments in money, perVol. vii. p. 582.Vol. x. p. 1109. fourth article treaty fourth October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, four thousand one hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-seven cents. For one-third of fifteenth of twenty-five instalments in goods, per fourth article treaty fourth October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, three thousand five hundred dollars.

For one third of fifteenth of twenty-five instalments for the support of schools, per fourth article treaty fourth October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-seven cents. For one third of fifteenth of twenty-five instalments for the purchase of provisions and tobacco, per fourth article treaty fourth October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-seven cents.

For one third of the last of twenty instalments for the establishment of three smiths’ shops, supporting the smiths, and furnishing iron and steel, per second article treaty twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand dollars. For one third of fifteenth of twenty-five instalments for the support of two smiths’ shops, including the pay of two smiths and assistants, and furnishing iron and steel, per fourth article treaty fourth October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-seven cents.

For one third of fifteenth of twenty-five instalments for pay of two farmers, per fourth article treaty fourth October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, mid eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, three hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents. 68 For second of twenty instalments of annuity in money, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, twenty thousand dollars. Pillager, &c. bands.Vol. x. p. 1165.*Pillager and Lake Winnibigoshish Hands.—*For second of thirty instalments of annuity in money, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, ten thousand six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-six cents.

For second of thirty instalments of annuity in goods, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, eight thousand dollars. For second of thirty instalments for purposes of utility, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, four thousand dollars. For second of twenty instalments for purposes of education, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand dollars.

For second of five annual instalments for the purchase of powder, shot, lead, twine, and tobacco, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, six hundred dollars. For second of five annual instalments for the hire of six laborers, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, two thousand four hundred dollars. For second of fifteen annual instalments for support of two smiths and smiths’ shops, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, two thousand one hundred and twenty dollars.

Chippewas, &c.*Post*, p. 634.*Chippewas of Saganaw, Swan Creek and Black River.—*For first of five equal annual instalments for educational purposes, under the direction of the President, per second article of the treaty of second August, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, four thousand dollars. For first of five equal annual instalments for agricultural implements and carpenter’s tools, household furniture, and building materials, cattle, labor, and necessary useful articles, per second article of the treaty of second August, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five thousand dollars.

For first of ten equal annual instalments in coin, to be distributed *per capita,* in the usual manner of paying annuities, per second article of the treaty of second August, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, ten thousand dollars. For first instalment for the support of one blacksmith shop, for ten years, per second article of the treaty of second August, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, twelve hundred and forty dollars. For building a grist and saw mill, purchase of necessary fixtures and machinery, construction of dam, race, and other appurtenances, per second article of the treaty of second August, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, eight thousand dollars.

For purchasing a saw-mill, and repairs and fixtures to be erected and located, in pursuance of the first amendment of the Senate to the second article of the treaty of second August, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, four thousand dollars. For payment of the present just indebtedness of said Indians, in pursuance of the second amendment of the Senate to the second article of the treaty of second August, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, twenty thousand dollars. Chickasaws.1799. ch. 11.Vol. i. p. 618.*Chickasaws.—*For permanent annuity in goods, per act of twenty-fifth February, seventeen hundred and ninety-nine, three thousand dollars.

For payment to the Chickasaws in full consideration for their interest *Post*, p. 613.in the lease provided for in the ninth article of the treaty of twenty-second June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, in conformity with the provisions of the tenth article of said treaty, two hundred thousand dollars. For expenses of commissioners who signed the treaty on the part of 69the Chickasaws, in coming to, returning from, and while remaining in Washington city, per twenty-second article of the treaty of twenty-second June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, seventeen hundred and sixty-six dollars. *Chippewas, Menomonies, Winnebagoes, and New York Indians.—*ForChippewas, Menomonies, &c.Vol. vii. p. 304. education, during the pleasure of Congress, per fifth article treaty eleventh August, eighteen hundred and twenty-seven, one thousand five hundred dollars. *Choctaws.—*For permanent annuity, per second article treaty sixteenthChoctaws.Vol. vii. p. 99.

November, eighteen hundred and five, three thousand dollars. For permanent annuity for support of light-horsemen, per thirteenthVol. vii, p. 213. article treaty eighteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty, six hundred dollars. For permanent provision for education, per second article treaty twentiethVol. vii. p. 235. January, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, six thousand dollars. For permanent provision for blacksmith, per sixth article treaty eighteenthVol. vii. p. 212.

October, eighteen hundred and twenty, six hundred dollars. For permanent provision for iron and steel, per ninth article treatyVol. vii. p. 236. twentieth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, three hundred and twenty dollars. For reappropriation of unexpended balance, per act of fourth June,1882, ch. 124.Vol. iv. p. 528. eighteen hundred and thirty-two, on account of cattle delivered up to the agents of the government, carried to surplus fund per warrant number twelve, dated thirtieth June, eighteen hundred and forty-eight, per sixteenth article treaty twenty-seventh September, eighteen hundred andVol. vii. p. 336. thirty, one thousand and seven dollars and fifty cents.

For payment to the Choctaws for their relinquishment and lease of lands, in conformity with the provisions contained in the tenth and thirteenth*Post*, pp. 813, 814. articles of the treaty of twenty-second June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, one hundred thousand dollars. For interest on five hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum, for education and other beneficial purposes, to be applied under the direction of the general council of the Choctaws, in conformity with the provisions contained in the tenth and thirteenth articles of the treaty of twenty-second June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, twenty-five thousand dollars.

For interest, from the twenty-second of June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, to the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, on five hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum, for education and other beneficial purposes, to be applied under the direction of the general council of the Choctaws, in conformity with the provisions contained in the tenth and thirteenth articles of the treaty of twenty-second June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, twenty-five thousand six hundred and sixteen dollars and forty-three cents.

For expenses of commissioners who signed the treaty on the part of the Choctaws, in coming to, returning from, and while remaining in Washington city, per twenty-second article of the treaty of twenty-second June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand nine hundred and sixty-one dollars and fifty cents. *Christian Indians.—*For permanent annuity in money, per actsChristian Indians.1824, ch. 174.1820, ch. 128. twenty-sixth May, eighteen hundred and twenty-four, and twentieth May, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, four hundred dollars. *Creeks.—*For permanent annuity in money, per fourth article treatyCreeks.Vol. vii. p. 36. seventh August, seventeen hundred and ninety, one thousand five hundred dollars.

For permanent annuity in money, per second article treaty sixteenthVol. vii. p. 69. June, eighteen hundred and two, three thousand dollars. For permanent annuity in money, per fourth article treaty twenty-fourthVol. vii. p. 287. January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, twenty thousand dollars. 70 70THIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 128. 1856. For permanent provision for blacksmith and assistant, and for shop and tools, per eighth article treaty twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, eight hundred and forty dollars.

For permanent provision for iron and steel for shop, per eighth article treaty twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, two hundred and seventy dollars. Vol. vii. p. 868.For the last of twenty instalments for two blacksmiths and assistants, and shops and tools, per thirteenth article treaty twenty-fourth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, one thousand six hundred and eighty dollars. For the last of twenty instalments for iron and steel for shops, per thirteenth article treaty twenty-fourth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, five hundred and forty dollars.

Vol. vii. p. 287.For permanent provision for the pay of a wheelwright, per eighth article treaty twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, six hundred dollars. Vol. vii. p. 368.For twenty-sixth of thirty-three instalments for education, per thirteenth article treaty twenty-fourth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, Vol. ix. p. 822.and fourth article treaty fourth January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, three thousand dollars. For thirteenth of twenty instalments for education, per fourth article treaty fourth January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, three thousand dollars.

Vol. vii. p. 419.For blacksmith and assistant and shop and tools, during the pleasure of the President, per fifth article treaty fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, eight hundred and forty dollars. For iron and steel for shop, during the pleasure of the President, per fifth article treaty fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, two hundred and seventy dollars. For wagon maker, during the pleasure of the President, per fifth article treaty fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, six hundred dollars.

Vol. vii. p. 287.For assistance in agricultural operations, daring the pleasure of the President, per eighth article treaty twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, two thousand dollars. Vol. vii. p. 419.For education during the pleasure of the President, per fifth article treaty fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, one thousand dollars. Delawares.Vol. vii. p. 327.*Delawares.—*For life annuity to chief, per private article to supplemental treaty twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, to treaty of third October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, one Vol. vii. p. 188.hundred dollars.

Vol. vii. p. 399.For life annuity to chief, per supplemental article to treaty twenty-sixth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, one hundred dollars. Vol. vii. p. 327.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 of eighteen hundred and twenty-nine for education, per resolution of Senate nineteenth January, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, two thousand three hundred and four dollars.

Vol. x. p. 1049.For third of eight equal instalments for payment of five chiefs, per sixth article treaty sixth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. Florida Indians, or Seminoles.Vol. ix. p. 822.*Florida Indians, or Seminoles.—*For thirteenth of fifteen instalments in goods, per sixth article treaty fourth January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, two thousand dollars. For thirteenth of fifteen instalments in money, per sixth article treaty fourth January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, and fourth article treaty Vol. vii. p. 369.ninth May, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, three thousand dollars.

Iowas.*Iowas.—*For interest in lieu of investment on fifty-seven thousand 71five hundred dollars, to the first July, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, at five per centum, for education or other beneficial purposes, under the direction of the President, per second article treaty nineteenth October,Vol. vii. p. 508.Vol. x. p. 1071. eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, and ninth article treaty seventeenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand eight hundred and seventy-five dollars. *Kansas.—*For interest in lieu of investment on two hundred thousandKansas.Vol. ix. p. 842. dollars, at five per centum, per second article treaty fourteenth January, eighteen hundred and forty-six, ten thousand dollars. *Kaskaskias, Peorias, Weas, and Piankeshaws.—*For payment of theKaskaskias, Peorias, Weas, and Piankeshaws.Vol. x. p. 1083. last of three instalments in money, of thirteen thousand dollars each, for purchase of former permanent annuities, and relinquishment of claims and damages, per sixth article treaty thirtieth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, thirteen thousand dollars.

For the third five instalments for support of blacksmith and assistant, per sixth article treaty thirtieth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, seven hundred and twenty dollars. For the third of five instalments for purchase of iron and steel, per sixth article treaty thirtieth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two hundred and twenty dollars. *Kickapoos.—*For third instalment of interest at five per centum on oneKickapoos.Vol. x. p. 1079. hundred thousand dollars for education, per second article treaty eighteenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, five thousand dollars.

For the payment of this sum as the third instalment upon two hundred thousand dollars, per second article treaty eighteenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, twenty thousand dollars. *Menomonies.—*For first of twelve instalments for continuing and keepingMenomonies. up blacksmith shop and providing the usual quantity of iron and steel, per fourth article treaty eighteenth October, eighteen hundred andVol. ix. p. 652.Vol. x. p. 1064. forty-eight, and third article treaty twelfth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, nine hundred and sixteen dollars and sixty-six cents.

For first of ten instalments of annuity upon two hundred thousand dollars, balance of three hundred and fifty thousand dollars for cession of lands, per fourth article treaty eighteenth October, eighteen hundred and forty-eight, and third article treaty twelfth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, twenty thousand dollars. *Miamies.—*For permanent provision for blacksmith and assistant, and iron and steel for shop, per fifth article treaty sixth October, eighteenMiamies.Vol. vii. p. 191.Vol. x. p. 1093. hundred and eighteen, and fourth article treaty fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, nine hundred and forty dollars.

For permanent provision for miller, in lieu of gunsmith, per fifth article treaty sixth October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, fifth articleVol. vii. p. 191.Vol. vii. p. 464.Vol. x. p. 1093. treaty twenty-third October, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, and fourth article treaty fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars. For sixteenth of twenty instalments in money, per second article treaty twenty-eighth November, eighteen hundred and forty, and fourthVol. vii. p. 683 and sixth articles treaty fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, twelve thousand and five hundred dollars.

For interest on investment of two hundred and twenty-one thousand two hundred and fifty-seven dollars and eighty-six cents, at five per centum, for Miami Indians of Indiana, per Senate’s amendment to fourth article treaty fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, eleven thousand and sixty-two dollars and eighty-nine cents. For interest on fifty thousand dollars, at five per centum, for educational purposes, per third article treaty fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand five hundred dollars.

For third of six equal annual instalments to Mutinies residing on ceded lands, for purchase of former perpetual and other annuities and 72relinquishment of claims, per fourth article treaty fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, thirty-one thousand seven hundred and thirty-nine dollars and eleven cents. Miamies, Eel River.Vol. vii. p. 51.*Miamies—Eel River.—*For permanent annuity in goods or otherwise, per fourth article treaty third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, five hundred dollars.

For permanent annuity in goods or otherwise, per third article treaty Vol. vii. p. 91.twenty-first August, eighteen hundred and five, two hundred and fifty dollars. Vol. vii. p. 114.For permanent annuity in goods or otherwise, per third and separate article to treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and nine, three hundred and fifty dollars. Navajoes.Vol. ix. p. 974.*Navajoes.—*For fulfilling treaty stipulations with the Navajoes pursuant to the requirements of the tenth article treaty ninth September, eighteen hundred and forty-nine, five thousand dollars.

Nisqually, &c. Indians.Vol. x. p. 1132.*Nisqually, Puyallup, and other Tribes and Bands of Indians.—*For fulfilling the articles negotiated twenty-sixth December eighteen hundred and fifty-four, with certain bands of Indians of Puget’s Sound, Washington Territory. For second instalment in part payment for relinquishment of title to lands to be applied to beneficial objects, per fourth article treaty twenty-sixth December, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, three thousand dollars.

For second of twenty instalments for pay of instructor, smith, physician, carpenter, farmer, and assistant if necessary, per tenth article treaty twenty-sixth December, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, four thousand five hundred dollars. Omahas.Vol. x. p. 1044.*Omahas.—*For second of three instalments, in money or otherwise, of forty thousand dollars each per annum, per fourth article treaty sixteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, forty thousand dollars. For second of ten instalments for support of a miller, per eighth article treaty sixteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars.

For second of ten instalments for support of blacksmith and assistant, and iron and steel for shop, per eighth article treaty sixteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, nine hundred and forty dollars. For second of ten instalments for support of farmer, per eighth article treaty sixteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars. Osages.Vol. vii. p. 576.*Osages.—*For nineteenth of twenty instalments, as annuity, in money or otherwise, per second article treaty eleventh January, eighteen hundred and thirty-nine, twenty thousand dollars.

For nineteenth of twenty instalments for two smith’s establishments, per second article treaty eleventh January, eighteen hundred and thirty-nine, two thousand dollars. For interest on sixty-nine thousand one hundred and twenty dollars, at five per centum, being the value of fifty-four sections of land set apart second January, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, for educational purposes, per Senate resolution nineteenth January, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, three thousand four hundred and fifty-six dollars.

Ottoes and Missourias.Vol. x. p. 1039.*Ottoes and Missourias.—*For second of three instalments, as annuity, in money or otherwise, per fourth article treaty fifteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, twenty thousand dollars. For second of ten instalments for pay of miller, per seventh article treaty fifteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars. For second of ten instalments for blacksmith and assistant, and iron and steel for shop, per seventh article treaty fifteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, nine hundred and forty dollars. 73 For second of ten instalments for farmer, per seventh article treaty fifteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars. *Ottowas and Chippewas of Michigan.—*For payment of the presentOttowas and Chippewas of Michigan.*Post,* p. 623. just indebtedness of said Indians, in accordance with the last amendment of the Senate to the first article of the treaty of thirty-first July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, forty thousand dollars.

For first of ten equal annual instalments for educational purposes, to be expended under the direction of the President, according to the wishes of the Indians, so far as may be reasonable and just, per second article of the treaty of thirty-first July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, eight thousand dollars. For first of five equal annual instalments in agricultural implements and carpenter’s tools, household furniture, and building materials, cattle, labor, and necessary useful articles, per second article of the treaty of thirty-first July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, fifteen thousand dollars.

For first Instalment for the support of four blacksmith shops for ten years, per second article of the treaty of thirty-first July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, four thousand two hundred and forty dollars. For first instalment of principal payable annually for ten years, to be distributed per capita, in the usual manner of paying annuities, per second article of the treaty of thirty-first July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, ten thousand dollars. For interest on two hundred and ninety-six thousand dollars, unpaid part of the principal sum of three hundred and six thousand dollars, for one year, at five per centum per annum, to be distributed per capita, in the usual manner of paying annuities, per second article of the treaty of thirty-first July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, fourteen thousand eight hundred dollars.

For first of ten equal annual instalments, in lieu of former treaty stipulations, to be paid per capita, to the Grand River Ottowas, per second article of the treaty of thirty-first July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand five hundred dollars. *Provided,* That no part of the appropriations for the Ottowas and Chippewas of Michigan shall be expended until the assent of said Indians to the Senate amendments to said treaty shall first be obtained. *Ottowas of Kansas.—*For their proportion of the permanent annuitiesOttowas of Kansas.Vol. vii. p. 51.Vol. vii. p. 105.Vol. vii. p. 179.Vol. vii. p. 220. in money, goods, or otherwise, payable under the fourth article of the treaty of third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, second article of the treaty of seventeenth November, eighteen hundred and seven, fourth article of the treaty of the seventeenth September, eighteen hundred and eighteen, and fourth article of the treaty of twenty-ninth August, eighteen hundred and twenty-one, two thousand six hundred dollars. *Pawnees.—*For agricultural implements, during the pleasure of thePawnees.Vol. vii. p. 448.

President, per fourth article treaty ninth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, one thousand dollars. *Pottawatomies.—*For permanent annuity in silver, per fourth articlePottawatomies.Vol. vii. p. 51. treaty third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, one thousand dollars. For permanent annuity in silver, per third article treaty thirtieth September,Vol. vii. p. 114. eighteen hundred and nine, five hundred dollars. For permanent annuity in silver, per third article treaty secondVol. vii. p. 185.

October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, two thousand five hundred dollars. For permanent annuity in money, per second article treaty twentiethVol. vii. p. 817. September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, two thousand dollars. For permanent annuity in specie, per second article treaty twenty-ninthVol. vii. p. 320. July, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, sixteen thousand dollars. 74 Vol. vii. p. 379.For life annuity to chief, per third article treaty twentieth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, two hundred dollars.

Vol. vii. p. 432.For life annuity to chiefs, per third article treaty twenty-sixth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, seven hundred dollars. For education, during the pleasure of Congress, per third article treaty Vol. vii. p. 296.Vol. vii. p. 317.Vol. vii. p. 401.sixteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, second article treaty twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, and fourth article treaty twenty-seventh October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, five thousand dollars.

For permanent provision for the payment of money, in lieu of tobacco, Vol. vii. p. 817.iron, and steel, per second article treaty twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, and tenth article of the treaty of the fifth Vol. ix. p. 855.and seventeenth June, eighteen hundred and forty-six, three hundred dollars. For permanent provision for fifty barrels of salt, per second article Vol. vii. p. 320.treaty twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, two hundred and fifty dollars.

For interest on six hundred and forty-three thousand dollars, at five Vol. ix. p. 854.per centum, per seventh article of the treaty of the fifth and seventeenth June, eighteen hundred and forty-six, thirty-two thousand one hundred and fifty dollars. Pottawatomies of Huron.Vol. vii. p. 105.*Pottawatomies of Huron.—*For permanent annuity in money or otherwise, per second article treaty seventeenth November, eighteen hundred and seven, four hundred dollars. Quapaws.Vol. vii. p. 425.*Quapaws.—*For education during the pleasure of the President, per third article treaty thirteenth May, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, one thousand dollars.

For blacksmith and assistant, shop and tools, and iron and steel for shop, during the pleasure of the President, per third article treaty thirteenth May, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, one thousand and sixty dollars. For farmer during the pleasure of the President, per third article treaty thirteenth May, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, six hundred dollars. For fulfilling treaties negotiated eighteenth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, with certain bands of Chasta, Scoton, and Umpqua Indians.Vol. x. p. 1122.*Chasta, Scoton, and Umpqua Indians.—*For second of fifteen instalments of annuity, to be expended as directed by the President, per third article treaty eighteenth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand dollars.

For second of fifteen instalments for the pay of a farmer, per fifth article treaty eighteenth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars. For second of five instalments for support of two smiths’ shops, per fifth article treaty eighteenth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand one hundred and twenty dollars. For second of ten instalments for pay of physician, medicines, and expense of care of the sick, per fifth article treaty eighteenth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand and sixty dollars.

For second of fifteen instalments for pay of teachers and purchase of books and stationery, per fifth article treaty eighteenth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand two hundred dollars. Rogue Rivers.Vol. x. p, 1018.*Rogue Rivers.—*For third of sixteen instalments in blankets, clothing, farming utensils, and stock, per third article treaty tenth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, two thousand and five hundred dollars. Sacs and Foxes of Mississippi.Vol. vii. p. 85.*Sacs and Foxes of Mississippi.—*For permanent annuity in goods or otherwise, per third article treaty third November, eighteen hundred and four, one thousand dollars. 75 For twenty-fifth of thirty instalments as annuity in specie, per thirdVol. vii. p. 375. article treaty twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two twenty thousand dollars.

For twenty-fifth of thirty instalments for gunsmith, per fourth article treaty twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, six hundred dollars. For twenty-fifth of thirty instalments for iron and steel, for shop, per fourth article treaty twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, two hundred and twenty dollars. For twenty-fifth of thirty instalments for blacksmith and assistant, shop, and tools, per fourth article treaty twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, eight hundred and forty dollars.

For twenty-fifth of thirty instalments for iron and steel, for shop, per fourth article treaty twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, two hundred and twenty dollars. For twenty-fifth of thirty instalments for forty barrels of salt and forty kegs of tobacco, per fourth article treaty twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, one thousand dollars. For interest on two hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum, per second article treaty twenty-first October, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven,Vol. vii. p. 540. ten thousand dollars.

For interest on eight hundred thousand dollars at five per centum, perVol. vii. p. 596. second article treaty eleventh October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, forty thousand dollars. 6acs *and Foxes of Missouri.—*For interest on one hundred and fifty-sevenSacs and Foxes of Missouri.Vol. vii. p. 543. thousand, four hundred dollars at five per centum, under the direction of the President, per second article treaty twenty-first October, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, seven thousand eight hundred and seventy dollars.

For the third instalment upon forty-eight thousand dollars, per second article treaty eighteenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, ten thousandVol. x. p. 1074. dollars. *Senecas.—*For permanent annuity in specie, per fourth article treatySenecas.Vol. vii. p. 161. twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and seventeen, five hundred dollars. For permanent annuity in specie, per fourth article treaty seventeenthVol. vii. p. 179. September, eighteen hundred and eighteen, five hundred dollars.

For blacksmith and assistant, shop and tools, and iron and steel, duringVol. vii. p. 349. the pleasure of the President, per fourth article treaty twenty-eighth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, one thousand and sixty dollars. For miller, during the pleasure of the President, per fourth article treaty twenty-eighth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, six hundred dollars. *Senecas of New York.—*For permanent annuity, in lieu of interest onSenecas of New York.1831, ch. 26.Vol. iv. p. 442. stock, per act of nineteenth 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 June, eighteen hundred and1846, ch. 34.Vol. ix. p. 36. forty-six, three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. For interest at five per centum, on forty-three thousand and fifty dollars, transferred from Ontario Bank to the United States treasury, per act of twenty-seventh June, eighteen hundred and forty-six, two thousand one hundred and fifty-two dollars and fifty cents. *Senecas and Shawnees.—*For permanent annuity in specie, per fourthSenecas and Shawnees.Vol. vii. p. 179. article treaty seventeenth September, eighteen hundred and eighteen, one thousand dollars.

For blacksmith and assistant, shop and tools, and iron and steel forVol. vii. p. 352. shop, during the pleasure of the President, per fourth article treaty, 76twentieth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, one thousand and sixty dollars. Shawnees.Vol. vii. p. 51.Vol. x. p. 1056.*Shawnees.—*For permanent annuity for educational purposes, per fourth article treaty third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, and third article treaty tenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand dollars.

For third instalment of interest at five per centum on forty thousand dollars for education, per third article treaty tenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand dollars. For third of eight annual instalments of money, in payment for lands, per third article treaty tenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one hundred thousand dollars. For permanent annuity for educational purposes, per fourth article Vol. vii. p. 161.treaty twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and seventeen, and third article treaty tenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand dollars.

Six Nations.Vol. vii. p. 46.*Six Nations of New York.—*For permanent annuity in clothing and other useful articles, per sixth article treaty eleventh November, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, four thousand five hundred dollar’s. Sioux of Miss.Vol. vii. p. 588.*Sioux of Mississippi.—*For interest on three hundred thousand dollars at five per centum, per second article treaty twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, fifteen thousand dollars. For the last of twenty instalments in goods, per second article treaty twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, ten thousand dollars.

For the last of twenty instalments for the purchase of medicines, agricultural implements, and for the support of farmer, physician, and blacksmith, per second article treaty twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, eight thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. For the last of twenty instalments for provisions, per second article treaty twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, five thousand five hundred dollars. Vol. x. p. 949.For sixth of fifty instalments of interest at five per centum on one million three hundred and sixty thousand dollars, per fourth article treaty twenty-third July, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, sixty-eight thousand dollars.

For sixth of fifty instalments of interest at five per centum on one hundred and twelve thousand dollars, being the amount in lieu of the reservations set apart in the third article of Senate’s amendment of twenty-third June, eighteen hundred and fifty-two, to treaty twenty-third July, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, five thousand six hundred dollars. Vol. x. p. 954.For sixth of fifty instalments of interest at five per centum on one million one hundred and sixty thousand dollars, per fourth article treaty fifth August, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, fifty-eight thousand dollars.

For sixth of fifty instalments of interest at five per centum on sixty-nine thousand dollars, being the amount allowed in lieu of the reservation of lands set apart by the third article of Senate’s amendment of twenty-third June, eighteen hundred and fifty-two, to treaty fifth August, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, three thousand four hundred and fifty dollars. Stockbridge mid Munsees.*Post,* pp. 664, 665.*Stockbridges and Munsees.—*For expenses of improvements, per second and fourth articles of the treaty of fifth February, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, forty-one thousand one hundred dollars.

For expenses of their removal to the lands granted them by the provisions of the second and fifth articles of (he treaty of fifth February, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, two thousand five hundred and seventy-five dollars; anti the amount now in the treasury appropriated by acts of 1849, ch. 101.Vol. ix. p. 372.1855, ch. 204.Vol. x. pp. 697, 699.third March, eighteen hundred and forty-nine, and thirty-first July, eighteen hundred a:id fifty-four, for the removal of the Stockbridges, shall also be applicable to the expenses of the removal provided in the treaty aforesaid. 77 For payment for improvements on lands ceded by the first article of the treaty of fifth February, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, per fifteenth article of said treaty, five thousand dollars.

For purchase of stock and necessaries, and to settle their affairs, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, in conformity with the amendment of the Senate to the second article of the treaty of fifth February, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, eighteen thousand dollars. For the expenses of the survey and allotment of lands, per third article of the treaty of fifth February, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, seventeen hundred dollars; and the sum of two thousand dollars now in the treasury, appropriated by the act of third March, eighteen hundred and forty-nine, as the first instalment to “sachems and chiefs,” per amendment of the Senate to the treaty of twenty-fourth November, eighteen hundredVol. ix. p. 955. and forty-eight, and now relinquished by the first article of the treaty of fifth February, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, shall also be applied for the expenses of said survey and allotment.

For expenses of the examination and adjustment, by direction of the Secretary of the Interior, of lots allotted to the Stockbridges, under the1843, ch. 101.Vol. v. p. 645. act of third March, eighteen hundred and forty-three, per thirteenth article of the treaty of fifth February, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, seven hundred and fifty dollars: *Provided,* That no part of the appropriations for the Stockbridges and Munsees shall be expended until the assent of said Indians to the Senate amendments to said treaty shall first be obtained. *Treaty of Port Laramie.—*For sixth of ten instalments, in provisionsTreaty of Fort Laramie.*Post*, p. 749. and merchandise, for payment of annuities and transportation of the same to certain tribes of Indians, per seventh article treaty seventeenth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, and Senate’s amendment thereto, seventy thousand dollars. *Umpquas (Cow Creek Band.)—*For third of twenty instalments in blankets,Umpquas(Cow Creek).Vol. x. p. 1027. clothing, provisions, and stock, per third article treaty nineteenth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, five hundred and fifty dollars.

Fulfilling the articles of twenty-ninth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, with the *Umpquas and Calapooias, of Umpqua Valley, Oregon.*—For secondUmpquas and Calapooias, of Umpqua valley.Vol. x. p. 1125. of five instalments of annuity for beneficial objects, to be expended as directed by the President, per third article treaty twenty-ninth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, three thousand dollars. For second of ten instalments for the pay of a blacksmith and furnishing shop, per sixth article treaty twenty-ninth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand and sixty dollars.

For second of fifteen instalments for the pay of a physician and purchase of medicines, per sixth article treaty twenty-ninth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand dollars. For second of ten instalments for the pay of a farmer, per sixth article treaty twenty-ninth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars. For second of twenty instalments for the pay of a teacher and purchase of books and stationery, per sixth article treaty twenty-ninth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, seven hundred dollars.

Fulfilling the articles negotiated tenth January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, with certain bands of *Calapooias, Molala, and Clackamas Indians, of Willamette Valley.—*Calapooias, &c. of Williamette valley.Vol. x. p. 1143.For second of five instalments of annuity for beneficial objects, per second article treaty *tenth* January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, ten thousand dollars. For second of five instalments for pay of physician, teacher, black-78smith, and farmer, per third article treaty *tenth* January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, two thousand two hundred and sixty dollars.

Utahs.Vol. ix. p. 884.*Utahs.—*For fulfilling treaty stipulations with the Utahs, pursuant to the requirements of eighth article treaty thirtieth December, eighteen hundred and forty-nine, five thousand dollars. Winnebagoes.Vol. vii. p. 323*Winnebagoes.—*For twenty-eighth of thirty instalments as annuity in specie, per second article treaty first August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, eighteen thousand dollars. For twenty-fifth of twenty-seven instalments as annuity in specie, per Vol. vii. p. 871third article treaty fifteenth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, ten thousand dollars.

For twenty-eighth of thirty instalments for fifty barrels of salt, per second article treaty first August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, two hundred and fifty dollars. For twenty-eighth of thirty instalments for three thousand pounds of tobacco, per second article treaty first August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, six hundred dollars. For twenty-fifth of twenty-seven instalments for one thousand five hundred pounds of tobacco, per fifth article treaty fifteenth September eighteen hundred and thirty-two, three hundred dollars.

For twenty-eighth of thirty instalments, for three smiths and assistants, per third article treaty first August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, two thousand one hundred and sixty dollars. For twenty-eighth of thirty instalments for iron and steel for shop, per third article treaty first August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, six hundred and sixty dollars. For twenty-eighth of thirty instalments for laborer and oxen, per third article treaty first August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, three hundred and sixty-five dollars.

For twenty-fifth of twenty-seven instalments for education, per fourth article treaty fifteenth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, three thousand dollars. For twenty-fifth of twenty-seven instalments for six agriculturists, purchase of oxen, ploughs, and other implements, per fifth article treaty fifteenth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, two thousand five hundred dollars. For twenty-fifth of twenty-seven instalments for the pay of two physicians, per fifth article treaty fifteenth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, four hundred dollars.

For interest on one million one hundred thousand dollars, at five per Vol. vii. p. 645.centum, per fourth article treaty first November, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, fifty-five thousand dollars. For tenth of thirty instalments of interest on eighty-five thousand dollars, Vol. ix. p. 878.at five per centum, per fourth article treaty thirteenth October, eighteen hundred and forty-six, four thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. Wyandots.*Wyandots.—*For second of three equal instalments upon three hundred and eighty thousand dollars, in lieu of former annuities and claims, per Vol. x. p. 1159.sixth article treaty thirty-first January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, one hundred and twenty-six thousand six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-seven cents.

Miscellaneous.1819, ch. 85.Vol. iii. p. 516.*Miscellaneous.* For carrying into effect the object of the act of March third, eighteen hundred and nineteen, making provision for the civilization of the Indian tribes, the sum of five thousand dollars, in addition to the sum specified in said act, to be expended in the manner provided in said act. For surveying and marking the boundaries of the Choctaw and Chickasaw countries, in pursuance of the provisions of the nineteenth article Post, p. 615.of the treaty of twenty-second June, anno Domini, eighteen hundred 79and fifty-five, and for completing the survey of the Creek boundary, ten thousand dollars.

To enable the Secretary of the Interior to prevent trespasses and depredationsIndian trespasses. Removal of Indians. by Indians separated from their respective tribes, within the States and Territories, and to remove and settle them within the Indian country, five thousand dollars. For the completion and construction of a map of the Indian territoriesMap of the Indian territories. within the United States for the use of the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives and of the office of Indian Affairs, two thousand dollars.

For payment to Ann Hyatt for balance of unadjudicated claim for anAnn Hyatt.Vol. vii. p. 311. improvement under the Cherokee treaty of eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, as ascertained by the report of the Second Auditor, one hundred and sixteen dollars. For compensation of three special agents and three interpreters forTexas.Indian agents. the Indian tribes of Texas and for purchase of presents, fifteen thousand dollars. For the expenses of colonizing, supporting, and furnishing agriculturalAgriculture. implements and stock for the Indians in Texas, seventy-four thousand six hundred and fifty-eight dollars and fifty cents.

For insurance, transportation, and necessary expenses of delivery ofIndians in Minnesota and Wisconsin. annuities, goods, and provisions to the Indian tribes in Minnesota and Wisconsin, thirty thousand dollars. For the employment of temporary clerks by superintendents of IndianTemporary clerks. Affairs, on such occasions and for such periods of time as the Secretary of the Interior may deem necessary to the public service, five thousand dollars. For fitting up and furnishing the rooms occupied by the office of IndianRoom.

Affairs, two thousand dollars. To repay to a Choctaw Indian this amount stolen from him by a soldierChoctaw Indian. in the service of the United States, forty dollars. For salary of person in charge of collection of statistics and his copyist,Statistics. two thousand nine hundred and thirty dollars. For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in the TerritoryIndians in Utah. of Utah, and presents to Indians in said Territory, forty-five thousand dollars. For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in the TerritoryIndians in New Mexico. of New Mexico, and in making to the Indians in said Territory presents of goods, agricultural implements, and other useful articles, and in assisting them to locate in permanent abodes, and sustain themselves by the pursuits of civilized life, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, forty-seven thousand five hundred dollars.

For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in California,Indians in California. embracing expenses of travel of the superintendent and agents and necessary subsistence of employés, twenty-seven thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars. For the pay of physicians, smiths, carpenters, and laborers on the reservations in California, eighty-two thousand five hundred dollars. For defraying the expenses of the removal and subsistence of Indians of California to the reservations in that State, ninety-one thousand six hundred and fifty dollars.

For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in theIndians in Washington Territory. Territory of Washington, thirty thousand dollars. For the expenses of adjusting difficulties and preventing outbreaks in the Territory of Washington, ten thousand dollars. For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in the TerritoryIndians in Oregon. of Oregon, including insurance and transportation of annuities, thirty thousand dollars. For adjusting difficulties and preventing outbreaks among the Indians in the Territory of Oregon, ten thousand dollars. 80 Cherokee treaty.To enable the Secretary of the Interior to settle and pay the awards of commissioners for reservations, preæmptions, and for rents and improvements, under the twelfth, thirteenth, and sixteenth articles of the Vol. vii. p. 478.Cherokee treaty of twenty-ninth December, eighteen hundred and thirty-five, five thousand seven hundred and twenty-four dollars and thirty-six cents.

Osages.For purchase of stock and agricultural implements for the Great and Little Osages, per fourth clause of the second article of the treaty of Vol. vii. p. 576.eleventh January, eighteen hundred and thirty-nine, fifteen thousand dollars. Crooks.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, to be paid to those individuals now living, and the legal representatives of those deceased, who are entitled to receive the same, the amount to be refunded to the United States when recovered from the late Creek agent, Philip H.

Raiford, or his sureties, eighteen hundred and eighty-four dollars. Publishing laws and regulations of Indian department.For the reappropriation of this amount, for the expenses of revising, preparing, and printing a new code of regulations for the Indian Department, in connection with all laws and portions of laws in force in relation to Indian affairs, duties, and responsibilities of superintendents, and agents, and disbursing and accounting for public moneys, two thousand Proviso.dollars. *Provided,* that the Secretary of the Interior, out of said sum, may allow a reasonable compensation to any clerks or officers he may designate to prepare the compilation, for actual services rendered in that duty at such times as will not interfere with the proper discharge of the regular duties of their respective stations.

John Connolly, children of.For payment of interest to the children of John Connolly, deceased, on the sum of two hundred dollars, secured to said John Connolly, deceased, by the fifth article of the treaty of twenty-eighth September, eighteen Vol. vii. p. 520.hundred and thirty-six, with the Sacs and Foxes of Mississippi, such sum of money as may be neccessary, is hereby appropriated. Surveys, &c.For expenses of surveying the boundaries of Indian reservations, and of surveying, allotting, and defining Indian reserves and half-breed lands, and for other incidental expenses, of carrying into effect the treaties with the Indian tribes in Michigan, and with the Chippewa Indians of the Mississippi and of Lake Superior, so far as any of the said treaties provide for the survey or allotment of lands, or set apart reservations for the tribes or bands, five thousand dollars.

Sec. 2. Penalty for returning to Indian country after removal under act of 1834, ch. 161.Vol. iv. p. 729. *And be it further enacted,* That if any person who has been removed from the Indian country under the provisions of the tenth section of the act of Congress, approved the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, entitled “An act to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and preserve peace on the frontiers,” shall thereafter at any time return or be found within the Indian Territory, such offender shall forfeit and pay the sum of one thousand dollars.

Sec. 3. Pay of interpreters in California.1851, ch. 14, § 8.Vol. ix. p. 587. *And be it further enacted,* That the act of the twenty-seventh of February, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, fixing the rate of compensation for interpreters, as far as it relates to California, be and the same is hereby repealed; but the yearly pay of interpreters in that State shall in no case exceed one thousand dollars. Sec. 4. *And be it further enacted,* That the Secretary of the Interior Joseph Henson.be required to pay to Spunk or Bald Frog, alias Joseph Henson, the amount of four hundred dollars, for his valuation of an improvement under the Cherokee treaty of eighteen hundred and thirty-five, in pursuance 1855, ch. 175, § 24.Vol. x. p. 673.of the provision of the twenty-fourth section of the act of March three, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, making appropriations for the civil and diplomatic expenses of the government.

THIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 129. 1856. 81 Sec. 5. *And be it further enacted,* That in addition to the numberAdditional Indian agent East of Rocky Mountains. now allowed by law, the President be authorized to appoint one Indian agent east of the Rocky Mountains, at a salary of one thousand five hundred dollars. Sec. 6. *And be it further enacted,* That the Secretary of the InteriorInvestigation and report upon Indian depredations in New Mexico. be authorized and required to cause an investigation to be had of the claims for depredations by Indians in the Territory of New Mexico, that may have been heretofore made and filed in the Department of the Interior, and report to the next session of Congress, or as soon as practicable, the facts in each case, and particularly enumerating such as come within the provisions of the intercourse law, and for which in his opinion indemnity should be provided by Congress: *Provided,* That nothing herein contained shall be construed to bind the United States to make payment of said claims.

Sec. 7. *And be it further enacted,* That the Secretary of the InteriorAn unpaid balance to be expended to Choctaw schools. be and he is hereby authorized and directed to pay the amount of sixteen thousand and twenty-four dollars and eighty cents, the unclaimed balance of the Choctaw orphan fund, arising from sales of lands under the nineteenth article of the treaty of eighteen hundred and thirty, toVol. vii. p. 337. the Choctaw national authorities, to aid in the establishment of orphan schools and asylums in that nation, on condition, nevertheless, that said nation shall refund at any time, on the demand of the Secretary of the Interior, such amount as may be necessary to pay any claimant, his heirs or assigns, who may hereafter claim and establish a right to the same to the satisfaction of the said Secretary.

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