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Chap. LXVI.— 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, eighteen hundred and sixty.Feb. 28, 1859. *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 otherwiseAppropriation. 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 Indian1850, ch. 16.1850, ch. 82.1851, ch. 14.1852. eh. 11.1853, ch. 104.1854, ch. 167.1855, ch. 204.1856, qh. 128.1857, ch. 90.1858, ch. 155.*Ante*, p. 329. affairs and of the several Indian agents, per acts of fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty, twenty-eighth 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, third March, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, eighteenth August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, third March, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, and twelfth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-eight, eighty-seven thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars.
For the pay of the several Indian sub-agents, per act of thirty-firstSub-agents.1854, ch. 167.Vol. x. p. 315. July, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, ten thousand five hundred dollars. For the pay of clerk to superintendent at St. Louis, Missouri, per act1846, ch. 84.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, one thousand eight hundred dollars. 389THIRTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
Sess. II. Ch. 66. 1859. For the pay of interpreters, per acts of thirtieth June, eighteen hundredInterpreters.1834, ch. 162.1851, ch. 14.1856, ch. 128. and thirty-four, twenty-seventh February, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, and eighteenth August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, thirty-one thousand nine 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 insurance, transportation, and necessary expenses of delivery ofTransportation, &c. annuities, goods, and provisions to the Indian tribes in Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin, thirty thousand dollars. For contingencies of the Indian department, thirty-six thousand fiveContingencies. hundred dollars. For the employment of temporary clerks by superintendent 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 fulfilling treaty stipulations with the various Indian tribes: *Blackfoot Nation.*—For fourth of ten instalments as annuity, to be expendedBlackfoot Nation.*Post*, p. 659. in the purchase of such goods, provisions, and other useful articles, as the President, at his discretion, may from time to time determine, per ninth article of the treaty of seventeenth October, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, twenty thousand dollars. For fourth 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.
For expenses of transportation and delivery of annuities in goods and provisions, seventeen thousand dollars. *Calapooias, Molalla, and Clackamas Indians of Willamette Valley.*—ForCalapooias, Molalla, and Clackamas of Willamette Valley.Vol. x. p. 1144. the last of five instalments of annuity for beneficial objects, per second article of treaty twenty-second January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, ten thousand dollars. For last of five instalments for pay of physician, teacher, blacksmith, and farmer, per third article treaty twenty-second January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five thousand seven hundred dollars. *Chasta, Scoton, and Umpqua Indians.*—For fifth of fifteen instalmentsChasta, Scoton, and Umpqua Indians.Vol. x. p. 1122. 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 fifth of fifteen instalments for the pay of a farmer, per fifth article treaty eighteenth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousandVol. x. p. 1123. dollars. For last of five instalments for support of two smiths and smiths’ shops, per fifth article treaty eighteenth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand one hundred twenty dollars. For fifth 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 five hundred dollars.
For fifth 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. *Chippewas of Lake Superior.*—For two thirds of eighteenth of twenty-fiveChippewas of Lake Superior.Vol. vii. p. 592.Vol. x. p. 1109. instalments in money, per fourth article treaty fourth October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, 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 eighteenth of twenty-five instalments for the pay of two carpenters, per fourth article treaty fourth October, eighteen hundred 390 and forty-two and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, eight hundred dollars. For two thirds of eighteenth 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, seven thousand dollars.
For two thirds of eighteenth 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 eighteenth of twenty-five instalments for the pay of two farmers, 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 two thirds of eighteenth 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 fifth of twenty instalments in coin, goods, household furniture, and cooking utensils, agricultural implements and cattle, carpenters’ 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 last 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. For fifth of twenty instalments for six smiths and assistants, per second and fifth articles treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, five thousand and forty dollars. For fifth of twenty instalments for the support of six smiths’ shops, per second and fifth articles treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand three hundred and twenty dollars.
For third of twenty instalments for the seventh smith and assistant, and support of shop, per second and fifth articles treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand and sixty dollars. For support of a smith, assistant, and shop for the Bois Forte band, during the pleasure of the President, per twelfth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand and sixty dollars. For support of two farmers for the Bois Forte band, during the pleasure of the President, per twelfth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand two hundred dollars. *Chippewas of the Mississippi.*—For one third of eighteenth of twenty-fiveChippewas of the Mississippi.Vol. vii. p. 592.Vol. x. p. 1109. instalments in money, per 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 eighteenth of twenty-five instalments for the pay of two carpenters, per fourth article treaty fourth October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, four hundred dollars. For one third of eighteenth 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. 391 For one third of eighteenth 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 eighteenth 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 eighteenth 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 eighteenth of twenty-five instalments for pay of two farmers, per fourth article treaty fourth October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, three hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents. For fifth of twenty instalments of annuity in money, per third articleVol. x. p. 1165. treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, twenty thousand dollars. *Chippewas, Pillager, and Lake Winnibigoshish Bands.*—For fifth ofChippewas, Pillager, and Lake Winnibigoshish Bands. 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 fifth of thirty instalments of annuity in goods, per third articleVol. x. p. 1165. treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, eight thousand dollars. For fifth of thirty instalments for purposes of utility, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, four thousand dollars. For fifth of twenty instalments for purposes of education, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand dollars.
For last 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 last of five annual instalments for the hire of six laborers, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand dollars. For fifth 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 of Saginaw, Swan Creek, and Black River.*—For fourth ofChippewas of Saginaw, Swan Creek, and Black River.*Post*, p. 634. 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 fourth of five equal annual instalments for agricultural implements and carpenters’ 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 fourth 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 fourth 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. 392 *Chippewas, Menomonees, Winnebagoes, and New York Indians.*—ForChippewas, Menomonees, Winnebagoes, and New York Indians.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. *Chickasaws.*—For permanent annuity in goods, per act of twenty-fifthChickasaws.1799, ch. 11.Vol. i. p. 618.
February, seventeen hundred and ninety-nine, three thousand dollars. *Chickasaw Incompetents.*—For arrears of interest due January first,Chickasaw Incompetents. eighteen hundred and fifty-nine, on five per cent. bonds of the State of Indiana, held in trust for the Chickasaw Incompetents by the Secretary of the Interior, three hundred and fifty dollars. *Choctaws.*—For permanent annuity, per second article treaty sixteenthChoctaws.Vol. vii. p. 99.*Post*, p. 614. November, eighteen hundred and five, and thirteenth article treaty twenty-second June, eighteen hundred and fifty-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, and thirteenth article treaty twenty-second June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, six hundred dollars. For permanent provision for education, per second article treaty twentiethVol. vii. p. 235. January, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, and thirteenth article treaty twenty-second June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, six thousand dollars.
For permanent provision for blacksmith, per sixth article treaty eighteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty, and thirteenth article treaty twenty-second June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, six hundred dollars. For permanent provision for iron and steel, per ninth article treaty twentieth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, and thirteenth article of treaty twenty-second June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three hundred and twenty 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. *Comanches, Kiowas, and Apaches of Arkansas River.*—For sixth ofComanches, Kiowas, and Apaches of Arkansas River.Vol. x. p. 1014. ten instalments for the purchase of goods, provisions, and agricultural implements, per sixth article treaty twenty-seventh July, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, eighteen thousand dollars.
For expenses of transportation of the sixth of ten instalments of goods, provisions, and agricultural implements, per sixth article treaty twenty-seventh July, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, seven thousand dollars. *Creeks.*—For permanent annuity in money, per fourth article treatyCreeks.Vol. vii. p. 36.*Post*, p. 700. seventh August, seventeen hundred and ninety, and fifth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, one thousand five hundred dollars. For permanent annuity in money, per second article treaty sixteenthVol. vii. p. 69.
June, eighteen hundred and two, and fifth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, three thousand dollars. For permanent annuity in money, per fourth article treaty twenty-fourthVol. vii. p. 287. January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, and fifth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, twenty thousand dollars. For permanent provision for blacksmith and assistant, and for shop and tools, per eighth article treaty twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, and fifth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-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, and fifth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, two hundred and seventy dollars. 393 For permanent provision for the pay of a wheelwright, per eighth article treaty twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, and fifth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, six hundred dollars. For blacksmith and assistant and shop and tools during the pleasure ofVol. vii. p. 419. the President, per fifth article treaty fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, and fifth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, 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, and fifth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, 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, and fifth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, six hundred dollars.
For assistance in agricultural operations during the pleasure of the President, per eighth article treaty twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, and fifth article treaty *twenty*-seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, two thousand dollars. For education during the pleasure of the President, per fifth article treaty fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, and fifth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, one thousand dollars.
For the third of seven additional instalments for two blacksmiths, assistants, shop, and tools, per thirteenth article treaty twenty-fourth March,Vol. vii. p. 368. eighteen hundred and thirty-two, and fifth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, one thousand six hundred and eighty dollars. For the third of seven additional instalments for iron and steel for shops, per thirteenth article treaty twenty-fourth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, and fifth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, five hundred and forty dollars.
For twenty-ninth of thirty-three instalments for education, per fourthVol. ix. p. 822. article treaty fourth January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, and fifth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, three thousand dollars. For sixteenth of twenty instalments for education, per fourth article treaty fourth January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, and fifth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, three thousand dollars. For five per centum interest on two hundred thousand dollars for purposes of education, per sixth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, ten thousand dollars. *Delawares.*—For life annuity to chief, per private article to supplementalDelawares.Vol. vii. p. 327.Vol. vii. p. 188. treaty twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, to treaty of third October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, one hundred 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 of eighteen hundred and twenty-nine for education, per resolution of the Senate nineteenth January, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, and fifth article treaty sixth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand three hundredVol. x. p. 1049. and four dollars. For sixth 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. *Iowas.*—For interest in lieu of investment on fifty-seven thousand fiveIowas. hundred dollars to the first July, eighteen hundred and sixty, at five per centum, for education or other beneficial purposes, under the direction of 394 the President, per second article treaty nineteenth October, eighteen hundredVol. vii. p. 568. and thirty-eight, and ninth article treaty seventeenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand eight hundred and seventy-fiveVol. x. p. 1071. dollars. *Kansas.*—For interest in lieu of investment on two hundred thousandKansas. dollars, at five per centum, per second article treaty fourteenth January, eighteen hundred and forty-six, ten thousand dollars.Vol. ix. p. 842. *Kaskaskias, Peorias, Weas, and Piankeshaws.*—For last of three instalmentsKaskaskias, Peorias, Weas, and Piankeshaws. of nine thousand dollars each, for the years eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, eighteen hundred and fifty-eight, and eighteen hundred and fifty-nine, per sixth article treaty thirtieth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, nine thousand dollars.Vol. x. p. 1082. *Kickapoos.*—For sixth instalment of interest, at five per centum, onKickapoos. one hundred thousand dollars for education, per second article treaty eighteenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, five thousand dollars.Vol. x. p. 1078.
For the payment of this sum as the sixth instalment upon two hundred thousand dollars, to be paid in eighteen hundred and fifty-nine, per second article treaty eighteenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, nine thousand dollars. *Menomonees.*—For fourth of twelve instalments for continuing and keepingMenomonees.Vol. ix. p. 952. up a blacksmith shop and providing the usual quantity of iron and steel, per fourth article treaty eighteenth October, eighteen hundred and forty-eight, and third article treaty twelfth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four,Vol. x. p. 1064. nine hundred and sixteen dollars and sixty-six cents.
For fourth 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 of Kansas.*—For permanent provision for blacksmith and assistant,Miamies of Kansas.Vol. vii. p. 189.Vol. x. p. 1093. and iron and steel for shop, per fifth article treaty sixth October, eighteen 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 article treaty twenty-third October, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, and fourth articleVol. vii. pp. 458, 464.Vol. vii. p. 582. treaty fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars. For their proportion of nineteenth of twenty instalments in money, per second article treaty twenty-eighth November, eighteen hundred and forty, and fourth article treaty fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, five thousand six hundred and thirty-six dollars and thirty-six 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 last of six equal annual instalments to Miamies residing on ceded lands, for purchase of former perpetual and other annuities and relinquishment 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 of Indiana.*—For their proportion of nineteenth of twenty instalmentsMiamies of Indiana.Vol. vii. p. 582.Vol. x. p. 1093. in money, per second article treaty twenty-eighth November, eighteen hundred and forty, and fourth article treaty fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six thousand eight hundred and sixty-three dollars and sixty-four cents.
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. 395 *Miamies—Eel River.*—For permanent annuity in goods or otherwise,Miamies, Eel River.Vol. vii. p. 61. 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 twenty-first August, eighteen hundred and five, two hundred and fiftyVol. vii. p. 91. dollars. For permanent annuity in goods or otherwise, per third and separate article to treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and nine, threeVol. vii. p. 114. hundred and fifty dollars. *Nesqually, Puyallup, and other Tribes and Bands of Indians.*—For fifthNesqually, Puyallup, and other tribes and bands of Indians.Vol. x. p. 1132. 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, two thousand dollars.
For fifth 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, six thousand seven hundred dollars. *Omahas.*—For the second of ten instalments of this amount, being secondOmahas.Vol. x. p. 1044. of the series, in money or otherwise, per fourth article treaty sixteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, thirty thousand dollars. For fifth of ten instalments for support of a miller, per eighth article treaty sixteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars.
For fifth 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 fifth of ten instalments for support of farmer, per eighth article treaty sixteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars. For keeping in repair the grist and saw mill provided for by the eighth article of the treaty of sixteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, five hundred dollars.
For supplying the smith’s shop with tools and keeping the same in repair, per eighth article of the treaty of sixteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, three hundred dollars. For an assistant miller, three hundred dollars. For an engineer and assistant, one thousand eight hundred dollars. *Osages.*—For interest on sixty-nine thousand one hundred and twentyOsages. dollars, at five per centum, being the value of fifty-four sections of land set apart second June, 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.*—For the second of ten instalments of thisOttoes and Missourias.Vol. x. p. 1089. amount, being the second series, in money or otherwise, per fourth article treaty fifteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, thirteen thousand dollars.
For fifth of ten instalments for pay of miller, per seventh article treaty fifteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars. For fifth 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. For fifth of ten instalments for farmer, per seventh article treaty fifteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars.
For keeping in repair the grist and saw mill provided for by the seventh article of the treaty of fifteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, three hundred dollars. For supplying the smiths’ shops with tools, and keeping the same in repair, per seventh article of the treaty fifteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, three hundred dollars. 396 For assistant miller, three hundred dollars. For an engineer and assistant, one thousand eight hundred dollars. *Ottowas and Chippewas of Michigan.*—For fourth of ten equal annualOttawas and Chippewas of Michigan.*Post*, p. 623. 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 fourth of five equal annual instalments in agricultural implements and carpenters’ 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 fourth 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 fourth instalment of principle, 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 sixty-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, thirteen thousand three hundred dollars.
For fourth of ten equal annual instalments on thirty-five thousand dollars, in lieu of former treaty stipulations, to be paid per capita to the Grand River Ottawas, per second article of the treaty of thirty-first July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand five hundred dollars. *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 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 second of five instalments in goods and such articles asPawnees. may be necessary for them, per second article treaty twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, forty thousand dollars.*Post*, p. 729.
For second of ten instalments for farming utensils and stock during the pleasure of the President, per fourth article treaty twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, one thousand two hundred 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, eighteen hundred and nine, five hundred dollars.Vol. vii. p. 114.
For permanent annuity in silver, per third article treaty second October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, two thousand five hundred dollars.Vol. vii. p. 185. For permanent annuity in money, per second article treaty twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, two thousand dollars.Vol. vii. p. 317. For permanent annuity in specie, per second article treaty twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, sixteen thousand dollars.Vol. vii. p. 320. For life annuity to chief, per third article treaty twentieth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, two hundred dollars.Vol. vii. p. 379.
For life annuity to chiefs, per third article treaty twenty-sixth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, seven hundred dollars.Vol. vii. p. 432. For education during the pleasure of Congress, per third article treaty sixteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, second article treatyVol. vii. p. 296.397 twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, and fourth articleVol. vii. p. 317.Vol. vii. p. 401. treaty twenty-seventh October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, five thousand dollars.
For permanent provision for the payment of money, in lieu of tobacco, iron, and steel, per second article treaty twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, and tenth article of the treaty of the fifth andVol. ix. p. 855. seventeenth June, eighteen hundred and forty-six, three hundred dollars. For permanent provision for three blacksmiths and assistants, per second article treaty twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, two thousand one hundred and sixty dollars.
For permanent provision for iron and steel for shops, per third article treaty sixteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, and second article treaty twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, sixVol. vii. p. 320. hundred and sixty dollars. For permanent provision for fifty barrels of salt, per second article of 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 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.
For arrears of interest, due January first, eighteen hundred and fifty-nine,Arrears of interest. on five per cent. bonds of the State of Indiana, held in trust for the Pottawatomies by the Secretary of the Interior, twelve thousand and fifty-three dollars and twenty cents.———That the stocks with which the Secretary of the Interior is now charged upon the books of the treasuryCertain stocks to be charged to two accounts. under the head of “Chippewas, Ottowas, and Pottawatomies, mills and education,” be charged to two separate accounts to be opened under the heads of “Pottawatomies—mills, and Pottawatomies—education,” and the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized, with the consent of the Pottawatomies, to transfer the stocks charged as aforesaid to the new heads of account in such proportions as he may deem best for the interest of the Pottawatomies. *Pottawatomies of Huron.*—For permanent annuity in money or otherwise,Pottawatomies of Huron.Vol. vii. p. 105. per second article treaty seventeenth November, eighteen hundred and seven, four hundred dollars. *Quapaws.*—For education during the pleasure of the President, perQuapaws.Vol. vii. p. 425. 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. *Rogue Rivers.*—For sixth of sixteen instalments in blankets, clothing,Rogue Rivers.Vol. x. p. 1018. farming utensils, and stock, per third article treaty tenth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, two thousand five hundred dollars. *Sacs and Foxes of Mississippi.*—For permanent annuity in goods orSacs and Foxes of Mississippi.Vol. vii. p. 85. otherwise, per third article treaty third November, eighteen hundred and four, one thousand dollars.
For twenty-eighth 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-eighth of thirty instalments for gunsmith, per fourth article treaty twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, six hundred dollars. For twenty-eighth of thirty instalments for iron and steel for shop, per 398 fourth article treaty twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, two hundred and twenty dollars.
For twenty-eighth 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-eighth 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-eighth 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, per second article treaty eleventh October, eighteen hundred and forty-two,Vol. vii. p. 596. forty thousand dollars. *Sacs and Foxes of Missouri.*—For interest on one hundred and fifty-sevenSacs and Foxes of Missouri. 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 seventyVol. vii. p. 540. dollars. *Seminoles.*—For the third of ten instalments for the support of schools,Seminoles. per eighth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, three thousand dollars.*Post*, p. 702.
For the third of ten instalments for agricultural assistance, per eighth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, two thousand dollars. For the third of ten instalments for the support of smiths and smiths’ shops, per eighth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, two thousand two hundred dollars. For five per centum interest on two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, to be paid as annuity, per eighth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, twelve thousand five hundred 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, during the pleasure of the President, per fourth article treaty twenty-eighthVol. vii. p. 349. 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. 35. 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. 399 For blacksmith and assistant, shop and tools, and iron and steel for shopVol. vii. p. 852. during the pleasure of the President, per fourth article treaty twentieth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, one thousand and sixty dollars. *Shawnees.*—For permanent annuity for educational purposes, per fourthShawnees.Vol. vii. p. 51. article treaty third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, and third article treaty tenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousandVol. x. p. 1056. dollars.
For sixth of seven annual instalments of money, in payment for lands, per third article treaty tenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one hundred thousand dollars. For sixth 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 permanent annuity for educational purposes, per fourth article treaty twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and seventeen, and thirdVol. vii. p. 160. article treaty tenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand dollars. *Six Nations of New York.*—For permanent annuity in clothing andSix Nations of New York.Vol. vii. p. 46. other useful articles, per sixth article treaty eleventh November, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, four thousand five hundred dollars. *Sioux of Mississippi.*—For interest on three hundred thousand dollars,Sioux of Mississippi.Vol. vii. p. 538. at five per centum, per second article treaty twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, fifteen thousand dollars.
For ninth of fifty instalments of interest, at five per centum, on one million three hundred and sixty thousand dollars, per fourth article treatyVol. x. p. 940. twenty-third July, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, sixty-eight thousand dollars. For ninth 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.
For ninth of fifty instalments of interest, at five per centum, on oneVol. x. p. 954. million one hundred and sixty thousand dollars, per fourth article treaty fifth August, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, fifty-eight thousand dollars. For ninth 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. *Treaty of Fort Laramie.*—For ninth of ten instalments in provisionsTreaty of Fort Laramie. and merchandise, for payment of annuities and transportation of the same to certain tribes of Indians, per seventh article treaty seventeenth September,*Post*, p. 749. eighteen hundred and fifty-one, and Senate’s amendment thereto, seventy thousand dollars. *Umpquas (Cow Creek Band).*—For sixth of twenty instalments inUmpquas (Cow Creek band).Vol. x. p. 1027. blankets, clothing, provisions, and stock, per third article treaty nineteenth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, five hundred and fifty dollars. *Umpquas and Calapooias, of Umpqua Valley, Oregon.*—For the last ofUmpquas and Calapooias, of Umpqua Valley, Oregon. 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 fifth of ten instalments for the pay of a blacksmith, and furnishingVol. x. p. 1125. shop, per sixth article treaty twenty-ninth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand five hundred dollars. For fifth 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, two thousand dollars. 400 For fifth of ten instalments for the pay of a farmer, per sixth article treaty twenty-ninth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand dollars.
For fifth 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, one thousand four hundred and fifty dollars. *Winnebagoes.*—For interest on one million one hundred thousand dollars,Winnebagoes. at five per centum, per fourth article treaty first November, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, fifty-five thousand dollars.Vol. vii. p. 645. For thirteenth of thirty instalments of interest on eighty-five thousand dollars, at five per centum, per fourth article treaty thirteenth October,Vol. ix. p. 878. eighteen hundred and forty-six, four thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. *Miscellaneous.*—For insurance, transportation, and necessary expensesMiscellaneous.Pawnee annuity goods. of the delivery of Payne annuity goods, five thousand dollars.
For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in New Mexico,Service in New Mexico. presents of goods, agricultural implements, and other useful articles, and to assist them to locate in permanent abodes, and sustain themselves by the pursuit of civilized life, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, seventy-five thousand dollars. For the compensation of three special agents and four interpreters for the Indian tribes of Texas and for purchase of presents, fifteen thousandIndians in Texas. dollars.
For the expenses of colonizing, supporting, and furnishing agricultural implements and stock for the Indians in Texas, twenty-five thousand dollars: *Provided,* That no part of the same shall be expended for the establishmentProviso. of the reserve west of the Pecos River. For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in the TerritoriesIndian service in Oregon and Washington. of Oregon and Washington, including insurance and transportation of annuities, goods, and presents, and office and travelling expenses of the superintendent, agents, and sub-agents, thirty-five thousand dollars.
For defraying the expenses of the removal and subsistence of Indians in Oregon Territory to the reservations therein, aiding them in procuring their own subsistence, purchase of provisions, and presents, compensation of laborers and other employees, fifty thousand dollars. For defraying the expenses of the removal and subsistence of the Indians in Washington Territory to the reservations therein, aiding them in procuring their own subsistence, purchase of provisions and presents, and compensation of laborers and other employees, twenty-five thousand dollars.
For the Indian service in California, to be expended under the directionIndian service in California.Reservations for Indian purposes in California may be increased.Proviso. of the Secretary of the Interior, fifty thousand dollars. And the Commissioner of Indian Affairs is hereby authorized, by and with the consent of the Secretary of the Interior, to increase the number of reservations for Indian purposes in the State of California: *Provided,* The aggregate amount of land so set apart for reservations shall not exceed one hundred and twenty-five thousand acres: *Provided further,* That for the newProviso. reservations hereby authorized, no Indian agents, sub-agents, overseers, or other officers or employees shall be appointed or employed under this act.
For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in California, including travelling expenses of the superintendent, agent, and sub-agents, seven thousand five hundred dollars. For the Indian service in the Territory of Utah, to be expended underIndian service in Utah. the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, forty-five thousand dollars. For carrying into effect the twenty-fourth section of the civil and diplomatic1855, ch. 176, § 24.Vol. x. p. 673. act of March third, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, the sum of nineteen thousand and forty-five dollars and seventy-nine cents. 401 Sec. 2. *And be it further enacted,* That no part of the money herebyArms, &c. not to be purchased, unless, &c. appropriated shall be used for the purchase of arms or ammunition to be given or furnished to any of the Indians herein named, unless such purchase of arms or ammunition aforesaid be in fulfilment of the obligations of existing treaties.
Sec. 3. *And be it further enacted,* That the President of the UnitedTracts occupied by the Pima and Maricopa Indians on the Gila River to be surveyed, &c. States be, and he hereby is, authorized and required to cause to be surveyed, and the boundaries thereof permanently marked, the tract or tracts of land lying on or near the Gila River, in the Territory of Arizona, New Mexico, now occupied by the confederated bands of Pima and Maricopa Indians, and the sum of one thousand dollars is hereby appropriated to defray the expenses of the said survey.
Sec. 4. *And be it further enacted,* That the President of the UnitedReservations for said Indians. States be, and he hereby is, authorized and required to set apart the tract or tracts of land aforesaid as a reservation for the confederated bands of Pimas and Maricopas: *Provided,* That the said reservations shall not exceedProviso. one hundred square miles in extent. Sec. 5. *And be it further enacted,* That the sum of ten thousand dollars$10,000 for presents to those Indians. is hereby appropriated to enable the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to make suitable presents to the Pimas and Maricopas, in acknowledgment of their loyalty to this government and the many kindnesses heretofore rendered by them to our citizens.
Sec. 6. *And be it further enacted,* That in adjusting the claims of half-breedClaims of half-breed Indians.Vol. vii. p. 330. Indians under the tenth article of the treaty of Prairie du Chien, of the fifteenth of July, eighteen hundred and thirty, lying within the Nemohaw reservation therein described, as surveyed by McCoy, and confirmed by section thirteen of the act entitled “An act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the government for the year ending the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and fifty-nine,” approved June twelfth,1858, ch. 154, § 13.*Ante*, p. 327. eighteen hundred and fifty-eight, there shall be found a deficiency in the quantity of land necessary to carry out the intentions of said treaty, then there shall be retained out of the proceeds of that portion of the public lands excluded from said reservation, as said half-breed claimed its boundaries by the McCoy survey and the thirteenth section of the said act of July twelfth, eighteen hundred and fifty-eight, so much money as shall equal that deficiency, estimating the same at one dollar and twenty-five cents per acre; which said sum of money shall be paid to the Secretary of the Interior, to be held by him in trust for such of said half-breeds as shall be found entitled to it, and by him be paid to them or invested for their benefit, as he shall think most judicious and proper, after the said mixed bloods shall have relinquished to the United States all their interest in and to said deficiency in said reservation.
Sec. 7. *And be it further enacted,* That the Commissioner of IndianRules &c. for the Indian service, &c. to be prepared and submitted to Congress. Affairs, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, is hereby authorized and directed to prepare rules and regulations for the government of the Indian service, and for trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes and the regulation of their affairs; and when approved by the President shall be submitted to the Congress of the United States for its approval: *Provided,* That such laws, rules, and regulations proposed shallProviso. not be in force until enacted by Congress.
Sec. 8. *And be it further enacted,* That so much of the act entitledRepeal of part of act of 1834, ch. 161, § 17. “An act to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and to preserve peace on the frontiers,” approved June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, as provides that the United States shall make indemnification out of the treasury for property taken or destroyed inVol. iv. p. 731.Proviso. certain cases, by Indians trespassing on white men as described in the said act, be, and the same is hereby, repealed: *Provided, however,* That nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to impair or destroy the 402THIRTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
Sess. II. Ch. 68, 74, 75. 1859. obligation of the Indians to make indemnification out of the annuities as prescribed in said act. Approved, February 28, 1859.