Chapter I. to continue the Office of Register of the Land-Office at Vincennes, Indiana
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Chap. I.— An Act to continue the Office of Register of the Land-Office at Vincennes, Indiana.Dec. 21, 1858. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* That to enable persons interestedOffice of register continued three years, if necessary. in the Vincennes district, Indiana, to perfect their titles, and for the transaction of such other business as may require his services, the office of Register of the Land-Office at that place shall be continued for the period of three years from and after the passage of this act, if, in the opinion of the President of the United States, the public interests so long require it.
Sec. 2. *And be it further enacted,* That it shall be the duty of the register,Duty of register under directions from the Secretary of the Interior, to issue such patent certificates, or other evidences of title, as may from time to time be necessary, as the basis of patents for the ancient private claims in that district that have been recognized by various confirmatory laws, and that prior to finally closing the district, three months’ public notice shall be given thereof. Sec. 3. *And be it further enacted,* That a register shall be appointedRegister to be appointed, and to act as receiver. by the President under this act, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, which register shall be authorized to perform all such duties, both as register and receiver, as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior, and shall receive in full for the same a salary of five hundredSalary. dollars per annum, and such fees for preemption or bounty-land locations as existing United States laws allow, and in making transcripts of originalFees. papers for individuals, said register shall have a right to charge therefor, according to the tariff existing in the local courts of the district.
Sec. 4. *And be it further enacted,* That the officer so appointed shall be required to reside at Vincennes and to give bond for the faithful performanceResidence of register and bond. of his duties, the safety of the archives in his charge, and the public moneys which may be received by him, in such penalty as the President of the United States may deem necessary. Approved, December 21, 1858.