Chapter XC. 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 fifty-eight
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Chap. XC.— 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 fifty-eight. March 3, 1857. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the following sums be and they are hereby appropriated, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of paying the current and contingent expenses of the Indian department, and fulfilling treaty stipulations with the various Indian tribes.
For the current and contingent expenses of the Indian department, viz: For the pay of superintendents of Indian affairs, and of the several Indian agents, per acts of fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty, twenty-eighth1860, ch. 16.1850, ch. 82.1851, ch. 14.1852, ch. 11.1853, ch. 104.1854, ch. 107.1855, ch. 204.1856, ch. 128. 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, and eighteenth August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, seventy-five thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars: *Provided*, That at the, discretion of the President all disbursements of moneys, whether for annuitiesDisbursements how to be made. or otherwise, to fulfil treaty stipulations with individual Indians or Indian tribes, now or hereafter to be appropriated for such objects, shall be made in person by the superintendents of Indian affairs, where superintendencies exist, to all Indians or tribes within the limits of their respective superintendencies, in the presence of the local agents and interpreters who shall witness the same, under such regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may direct.
For the pay of the several Indian sub-agents, per act of thirty-first1854, ch. 167.Vol. x. p. 315. July, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, ten thousand five hundred dollars. For the pay of an additional Indian agent for the Indians of NewAdditional Indian Agents. Mexico, at an annual salary of one thousand five hundred dollars, and for the pay of two agents, at an annual salary’ of one thousand dollars each, one for Indians in Utah and one for the Witchetas and neighboring tribes west of the Choctaws and Chickasaws, three thousand five hundred dollars.
For the pay of clerk to superintendent at St. Louis, Missouri, per act of twenty-seventh June, eighteen hundred and forty-six, one thousand1846, ch. 34.Vol. ix. p. 20. two hundred dollars. For the pay of clerk to superintendent in California, per act of third March, eighteen hundred and fifty-two, two thousand five hundred dollars.1852, ch. 11.Vol. x. p. 2. 1834, ch. 162, § 9.Vol. iv. p. 737. 1851, ch. 14, § 8.Vol. ix. p. 587. For the pay of interpreters, per acts of thirtieth June, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, and twenty-seventh February, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, thirty-three thousand five hundred dollars.
For presents to Indians, five thousand dollars. For previsions for Indians, eleven thousand eight hundred dollars. For buildings at agencies, and repairs thereof ten thousand dollars. For contingencies of the Indian department, thirty-six thousand five hundred dollars. For insurance, transportation, and necessary expenses of delivery of annuities, goods, and provisions to the Indian tribes in Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin, thirty thousand dollars. For the employment of temporary clerks by superintendent of Indian affairs, on such occasions and for such periods of time as the Secretary of170 the Interior may deem necessary to the public service, five thousand dollars.
For fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes: *Camanches, Kiowas, and Apaches of Arkansas River*.— For fourth of Camanches, 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 fourth of ten instalments of Vol. x. p. 1014.goods, provisions, and agricultural implements, per sixth article treaty twenty-seventh July, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, seven thousand dollars. *Blackfoot Nation*.— Blackfoot Nation.For second of ten instalments as annuity, to be expended 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 second 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. *Chippewas of Lake Superior*.— Chippewas of Lake Superior.Fulfilling the treaty of thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four.
For two thirds of sixteenth of twenty-five instalments in money, per Vol. vii. p. 592.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, eight thousand three hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents. For two thirds of sixteenth 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 sixteenth 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 sixteenth 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 third 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 third 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 third 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 third 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. 171 For first 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*.— Fulfilling the treaty of twenty-secondChippewas of the Mississippi.Vol. x. p. 1165.
February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five. For one third of sixteenth of twenty-five instalments in money, per fourth article treaty fourth October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, andVol. vii. p. 592.Vol. x. p. 1109. 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 sixteenth 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 sixteenth of twenty-five instalments for the support of schools, per fourth article treaty fourth October, eighteen hundred mid 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 sixteenth 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 sixteenth 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 sixteenth 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 third of twenty instalments of annuity in money, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, twenty thousand dollars. *Pillager and Lake Winnibigoshish Bands*.— You third of thirty instalmentsPillager and Lake Winnibigoshish Bands.Vol. x. p. 1165. 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 third of thirty instalments of annuity in goods, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, eight thousand dollars.
For third of thirty instalments for purposes of utility, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, four thousand dollars. For third of twenty instalments for purposes of education, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand dollars. For third 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. 172 For third 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 third 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*.— Chippewas of Saginaw, Swan Creek, and Black River.For second 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. *Post*, p. 834.For second 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 second 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 second 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. *Chippewas, Menomonies, Winnebagoes, and New York Indians*.— Chippewas, Menomonies, Winnebagoes, and New York Indians.Vol. vii. p. 304.For education during the pleasure of Congress, per fifth article treaty eleventh August, eighteen hundred and twenty-seven, one thousand five hundred dollars.
Chickasaws.1709, 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. *Chippewas of Sault Ste. Marie*.— Chippewas of Sault Ste. Marie.*Post*, p, 831.For payment, of this amount, being the sum awarded by the Commissioner, and to be received in full consideration for the surrender of the right and interest of said Indians in the fishing and encampment at the falls of St. Mary, which they held according to the treaty of sixteenth June, eighteen hundred and twenty, Vol. vii, p. 306.per first and second articles treaty at Detroit, second August, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, seventeen thousand four hundred and seventy-five dollars. *Choctaws*.— Choctaws.Vol. vii. p. 99.*Post*, p. 614.For permanent annuity, per second article treaty sixteenth November, eighteen hundred and five, and thirteenth article treaty twenty-second June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand dollars.
Vol. vii. p. 213.For permanent annuity for support of light-horseman, per thirteenth article treaty eighteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty, and thirteenth article treaty twenty-second June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, six hundred dollars. Vol. vii. p. 235.For permanent provision for education, per second article treaty twentieth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, and thirteenth article treaty twenty-second June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, six thousand dollars.
Vol. vii. p. 212.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 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 *Post*, pp. 613, 814.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. *Creeks*.— Creeks.For permanent annuity in money, per fourth article treaty173 seventh August, seventeen hundred and ninety, and fifth article treatyVol. vii. p. 86.*Post*, p. 700. *twenty*-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. 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 pleasureVol. vii. p. 419. 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, 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 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 first of seven additional instalments for two blacksmiths, assistants,Vol. vii. p. 368. shop and tools, per thirteenth article treaty twenty-fourth March, 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 first 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-seventh 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 fourteenth 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 pur-174poses of education, per sixth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, ten thousand dollars.
For payment of this amount *per capita* to the Creek nation as annuity, per sixth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, three hundred thousand dollars: *Provided*, That no portion of this sum shall be appropriated to pay or reward any agent, attorney, or other person, for any service or pretended service in negotiating said treaty. For the payment of such portion of the consideration provided by the amendment of the Senate to the sixth article of the treaty of seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, as the general council of the Creek nation shall direct to be paid to the treasurer of said nation for any specified national object, one hundred thousand dollars: *Provided*, That only so much thereof as shall be so specified shall be paid to said treasurer, and the remainder of the sum, if any, shall be paid *per capita* to the Creek nation as annuity.
For the amount to be paid under the direction of the Creek council to those Creeks or their descendants who emigrated west of the Mississippi Vol. vii. p. 366.prior to the treaty of fourth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, per sixth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, one hundred and twenty thousand dollars. For payment of such other claims of individual Creek Indians as may be found equitable and just by the general council of the nation, per sixth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, seventy thousand dollars.
For this amount to be paid to those individuals and their heirs who, 1837, ch. 41.Vol. v. p. 186.under the act of third March, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, have received money in lieu of reservations of land, per sixth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, ten thousand dollars. Fulfilling the articles negotiated tenth January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, with certain bands of *Calapooias, Molala, and Clickamas Indians of Willamette Valley*.— Calapooias, Molala, and Clickamas Indians of Willamette Valley.Vol. x. p. 1143.For third of five instalments of annuity for beneficial objects, per second article of treaty tenth January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, ten thousand dollars.
For third of five instalments for pay of physician, teacher, blacksmith, and farmer, per third article treaty *tenth* January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, two thousand two hundred and sixty dollars. *Delawares*.— Delawares.Vol. vii. p. 327.Vol. vii. p. 188.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 hundred dollars. Vol. vii. p. 899.For life annuity to chief, per supplemental article to treaty twenty-sixth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, 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 Senate nineteenth January, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, two thousand three hundred and four dollars. Vol. x. p. 1049.For fourth 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*.— Florida Indians, or Seminoles.Vol. ix. p. 822.For fourteenth of fifteen instalments in goods, per sixth article treaty fourth January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, two thousand dollars.
For fourteenth 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. For the payment of this amount in lieu of the present improvements of the Seminoles west, and in full for the expenses of their removal and175 establishing themselves in their new country, per eighth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, and Senate’s amendment*Post*, p. 702. thereto, ninety thousand dollars.
For the first of ten instalments for the support of schools, per eighth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, three thousand dollars. For the first of ten instalments for agricultural assistance, per eighth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, two thousand dollars. For the first 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. For the expenses of the removal of the Seminoles in Florida, to the Seminole country west of the Mississippi, and their subsistence during removal, and for twelve months after their arrival at their new homes, and for the purchase of rifle guns, blankets, powder and lead, hunting shirts, shoes, strouding, tobacco, and clothing, per ninth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, one hundred and twenty thousand [dollars.] For expenses of making improvements for those now east of the Mississippi after their removal west, per ninth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, twenty thousand dollars.
For the purchase of ploughs, and other agricultural implements, axes, seeds, looms, cards, and wheels, for the Seminole nation, per ninth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, three thousand dollars. For compensation and traveling expenses of a delegation of the Seminoles and Creeks from their country to Florida, whilst there, and returning, per tenth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, fifty thousand dollars. For payment to Foc-te-lusti Harjo, or Black Dirt, for services as chief of the friendly hand of Seminole warriors, who fought for the United States during the Florida war, per eleventh article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, four hundred dollars.
For expenses of surveying, defining, and marking such portions of the boundaries of the Creek and Seminole countries as do not consist of well-defined natural boundaries, and compensation and expenses of Indian commissioners, per twenty-first article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, ten thousand dollars. For the travelling and other expenses of the members of the Creek and Seminole delegations (including the agents and the interpreter for the latter) in coming to Washington, remaining, and returning home, per twenty-third article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, eleven thousand dollars: *Provided*, That all moneys appropriated for fulfillingProviso. treaties with or concerning the Florida Indians, or Seminoles, shall be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior. *Iowas*.— For interest in lieu of investment on fifty-seven thousand fiveIowas. hundred dollars, to the first July, eighteen hundred and fifty-eight, at five per centum, for education or other beneficial purposes, under the directionVol. vii. p. 568.Vol. x. p. 1071. of the President, per second article treaty nineteenth October, 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. 176 *Kaskaskias, Peorias, Weas, and Piankeshaws*.— Kaskaskias, Peorias, Weas, and Piankeshaws.For first of three instalments of nine thousand dollars for the years eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, eighteen hundred and fifty-eight, and eighteen hundred and fifty-nine, Vol. x. p. 1083.per sixth article treaty thirtieth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, nine thousand dollars.
For fourth of 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 fourth 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*.— Kickapoos.Vol. x. p. 1078.For fourth instalment of interest, at five per centum, on one 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 fourth instalment upon two hundred thousand dollars, to be paid in eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, per second article treaty eighteenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, fourteen thousand dollars. *Menomonies*.— Menomonies.For payment for two townships of land for Stockbridges and Munsees, at sixty cents per acre, to promote improvement of Menomonies, Vol. x. p. 1004.as deemed advisable by the President, per third article treaty twelfth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, and first, and second articles treaty *Post*, p. 176.eleventh February, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, twenty-seven thousand six hundred and forty eight dollars.
For second of twelve instalments for continuing and keeping up a blacksmith shop and providing the usual quantity of iron and steel, per Vol. ix. p. 952.Vol. x. p. 1064.fourth article treaty eighteenth October, eighteen hundred and forty-eight, and third article treaty twelfth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, nine hundred and sixteen dollars and sixty-six cents. For second 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*.— Miamies of Kansas.Vol. vii. p. 191.Vol. x. p. 1093.For permanent provision for blacksmith and assistant, 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 Vol. vii. pp. 458, 464.twenty-third October, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, and fourth article treaty fifth June, eighteen-hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars. For their proportion of seventeenth of twenty instalments in money, Vol. vii. p. 583.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 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 fourth 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*.— Miamies of Indiana.Vol. vii. p. 583.Vol. x. p. 1093.For their proportion of seventeenth of twenty instalments in money, per second article treaty twenty-eighth November, eighteen hundred and forty, and fourth article treaty fifth June, eighteen177 hundred and fifty-four, five thousand six hundred and thirty-six dollars and thirty-six 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. For the payment to Israel Olinger, administrator of Francis Lafontaine, deceased, date principal chief of said tribe, of an amount allowed to said decedent by the Indian Department in eighteen hundred and fifty, and heretofore appropriated for said purpose, but returned to the surplus fund on the thirtieth day of June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred and ninety dollars. *Miamies-Eel River*.— For permanent annuity in goods or otherwise,Miamies—Eel River.Vol. vii. p. 51. per fourth article treaty third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, five hundred dollars.
For permanent annuity in goods or otherwise, per third article treatyVol. vii. p. 91. twenty-first August, eighteen hundred and five, two hundred and fifty dollars. For permanent annuity in goods or otherwise, per third and separateVol. vii. p. 114. article to treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and nine, three hundred and fifty dollars. *Navajoes*.— For fulfilling treaty stipulations with the Navajoes pursuantNavajoes.Vol. ix. p. 974. to the requirements of the tenth article treaty ninth September, eighteen hundred and forty-nine, five thousand dollars. *Nisqually, Puyallup, and other Tribes and Bands of Indians*.— ForNisqually, Puyallup, and other tribes and bands of Indians.Vol. x. p. 1132. fulfilling the articles negotiated twenty-sixth December, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, with certain bands of Indians of Puget’s Sound, Washington Territory.
For third 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 third 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*.— For third of three instalments, in money or otherwise, ofOmahas.Vol. x. p. 1044. forty thousand dollars each per annum, per fourth article treaty sixteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, forty thousand dollars.
For third of ten instalments for support of a miller, per eighth article treaty sixteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars. For third 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 third of ten instalments for support of farmer, per eighth article treaty sixteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars. *Osages*.— For the last of twenty instalments, as annuity, in money, orOsages.Vol. vii. p. 576. otherwise, per second article treaty eleventh January, eighteen hundred and thirty-nine, twenty thousand dollars.
For the last of twenty instalments for two smiths’ 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 nineteenih January, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, three thousand tour hundred and fifty-six dollars. 178 *Ottoes and Missorias*.— Ottoes and Missourias.Vol. x. p. 1039.For the last of three instalments, as annuity, in money, or otherwise, per fourth article treaty fifteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, twenty thousand dollars.
For third of ten instalments for pay of miller, per seventh article treaty fifteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars. For third 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 third of ten instalments for farmer, per seventh article treaty fifteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars. *Ottowas and Chippewas of Michigan*.— Ottowas and Chippewas of Michigan.For second 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 *Post*, p. 623.July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, eight thousand dollars.
For second 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 second 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 second 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 eighty-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 three hundred dollars.
For second 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. *Ottowas of Kansas*.— Ottowas of Kansas.For their proportion of the permanent annuities in money, goods, or Otherwise, payable under the fourth article of the Vol. vii. p. 51.Vol. vii. p. 105.Vol. vii. p. 179.Vol. vii. p. 220.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*.— Pawnees.Vol. vii. p. 448.For agricultural implements, during the pleasure of the President, per fourth article treaty ninth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, one thousand dollars. *Pottawatomies*.— Pottawatomies.Vol. vii. p. 51.For permanent annuity in silver, per fourth article 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 second October, Vol. vii. p. 185.eighteen hundred and eighteen, two thousand five hundred dollars. For permanent annuity in money, per second article treaty twentieth Vol. vii. p. 817.September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, two thousand dollars. For permanent annuity in specie, per second article treaty twenty-Vol. vii. p. 320.ninth July, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, sixteen thousand dollars.
For life annuity to chief, per third article treaty twentieth October, Vol. vii. p. 379.eighteen hundred and thirty-two, two hundred dollars. 179 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.Vol. vii. p. 317.Vol. vii. p. 401. 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 lien 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 and seventeenth June, eighteen hundred and forty-six, three hundred dollars.Vol. ix. p. 865. For permanent provision for fifty barrels of salt, per second article of treaty twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, two hundredVol. vii. p. 320. 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. *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. For fulfilling treaties negotiated eighteenth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, with certain bands of *Chasta, Seoton and Umpqua Indians*.— For third of fifteen instalmentsChasta, Seoton 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 third of fifteen instalments for the pay of a farmer, per fifth article treaty eighteenth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundredVol. x. p. 1123. dollars. For third 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 and twenty dollars. For third of ten instalments for pay of physician, medicine, and expense of care of the sick, per fifth article treaty eighteenth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand and sixty dollars.
For third of fifteen instalments for pay of teachers and purchase of books and stationary, per fifth article treaty eighteenth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand two hundred dollars. *Rogue Rivers*.— For fourth of sixteen instalments in blankets, clothing,Rogue Rivers. farming utensils, and stock, per third article treaty tenth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, two thousand five hundred dollars.Vol. x. p. 1018. *Sacs and Poxes of Mississippi*.— For permanent annuity in goods or otherwise, per third article treaty third November, eighteen hundred andSacs and Foxes of Mississippi.Vol. vii. p. 85. four, one thousand dollars.
For twenty-sixth of thirty instalments as annuity in specie, per third article treaty twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two,Vol. vii. p. 375. twenty thousand dollars. For twenty-sixth of thirty instalments for gunsmith, per fourth article180 treaty twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, six hundred dollars. For twenty-sixth 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-sixth 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-sixth 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-sixth 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.
Vol. vii. p. 540.For interest on two hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum, per second article treaty twenty-first October, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, ten thousand dollars. For interest on eight hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum, per Vol. vii. p. 596.second article treaty eleventh October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, forty thousand dollars. Sacs and Foxes of Missouri.*Sacs and Foxes of Missouri*.—For interest on one hundred and fifty-seven thousand four hundred dollars, at five per centum, under the direction of the President, per second article treaty twenty-first October, Vol. vii. p. 543.eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, seven thousand eight hundred and seventy dollars.
For the fourth and last instalment upon forty-eight thousand dollars, Vol. x. p. 1074.per second article treaty eighteenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, eight thousand dollars. Senecas.Vol. vii. p. 161.*Senecas*.—For permanent annuity in specie, per fourth article treaty twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and seventeen, five hundred dollars. For permanent annuity in specie, per fourth article treaty seventeenth Vol. vii. p. 179.September, eighteen hundred and eighteen, five hundred dollars.
For blacksmith and assistant, shop and tools, and iron and steel, during Vol. 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.*Senecas of New York*.—For permanent annuity, in lieu of interest on stock, per act of nineteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, 1831, ch. 26.Vol. iv. p. 442.six thousand dollars.
For interest, in lieu of investment, on seventy-five thousand dollars, at five 1846, ch. 34.Vol. ix. p. 35.per centum, per act of twenty-seventh June, eighteen hundred and forty-six, 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.Vol. vii. p. 179.*Senecas and Shawnees*.—For permanent annuity in specie, per fourth article treaty seventeenth September, eighteen hundred and eighteen, one thousand dollars. For blacksmith and assistant, shop and tools, and iron and steel for shop, during the pleasure of the President, per fourth article treaty Vol. vii. p. 572.twentieth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, one thousand and sixty dollars. Shawnees.Vol. vii. p. 61.*Shawnees*.—For permanent annuity for educational purposes, per fourth article treaty third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, and181 third article treaty tenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousandVol. x. p. 1066. dollars.
For fourth 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 fourth 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 treaty twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and seventeen, and thirdVol. vii. p. 100. 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 seventh 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 thousandVol. x p. 949. dollars. For seventh 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 seventh 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.Vol. x. p. 954. For seventh 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 seventh of ten instalments, in provisionsTreaty of Fort Larumie. and merchandise, for payment of annuities and transportation of the same to certain tribes of Indians, per seventh article treaty seventeenth*Post*, p. 749.
September, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, and Senate’s amendment thereto, seventy thousand dollars. *Umpquas* (*Cow Creek Band*.)— For fourth 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. Fulfilling the articles of twenty-ninth November, eighteen hundredVol. x. p. 1125. and fifty-four, with the *Umpquas and Calapooias, of Umpqua Valley, Oregon*.— For third ofUmpquas and Calapooias, of Umpqua Valley Oregon.Vol. x. p. 1125. 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 third 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 third 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 third of ten instalments for the pay of a farmer, per sixth article182 treaty twenty-ninth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars.
For third of twenty instalments for the pay of a teacher and purchase of books and stationary, per sixth article treaty twenty-ninth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, seven hundred dollars. *Utahs*.— Utahs.Vol. ix. p. 984.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*.— Winnebagoes.Vol. vii. p. 328.For twenty-ninth of thirty instalments as annuity in specie, per second article treaty first August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, eighteen thousand dollars.
For twenty-sixth of twenty-seven instalments as annuity in specie, per Vol. vii. p. 871.third article treaty fifteenth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, ten thousand dollars. For twenty-ninth 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-ninth 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-sixth 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-ninth 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-ninth 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-ninth 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-sixth of twenty-seven instalments for education, per fourth article treaty fifteenth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, three thousand dollars. For twenty-sixth 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-sixth 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. 646.centum, per fourth article treaty first November, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, fifty-five thousand dollars. For eleventh 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. *Wyandots*.— Wyandots.For the last of three equal instalments upon three hundred and eighty thousand dollars, in lieu of former annuities and claims, Vol. x. p. 1159.per 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*.— Miscellaneous.1819, ch. 85.Vol, iii. p. 516.For carrying into effect the act of third March, eighteen hundred and nineteen, making provisions for the civilization of the Indian tribes, in addition to the sum specified in said act, five thousand dollars.
For surveying and marking the boundaries of the Choctaw and Chicka-183saw countries, and for determining and marking the ninety-eighth degree of west longitude, per ninth and nineteenth articles treaty twenty-second*Post*, pp. 613, 615. June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five thousand dollars. For the 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 car lying 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, as set apart reservations for the tribes or bands, in addition to former appropriation, seven thousand dollars.
For medals for Indian chiefs, three thousand dollars. For the expenses of collecting and establishing the southern Comanches, Wichitaws, and certain other bands of Indians on reservations lobe located south of the Arkansas River, and west of the ninety-eighth degree of longitude, fifty thousand dollars. For fulfilling treaties with the *Sioux of the Mississippi, viz*:— For the reappropriation of this amount,Sioux of the Mississippi.Vol. vii. p. 323.Vol. vii. p. 527. being the legitimate balance found due to the Medawa-kan-toan and Wahpay-koo-tah Sioux, under the treaties of eighteen hundred and thirty, and eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, for moneys heretofore carried to the surplus fund, to be paid to said Indians as annuity, or applied as the President may direct, in whole or part, for the civilization and general improvement of said Indians, forty-two thousand eight hundred and forty-one dollars and forty-seven cents.
For compensation of three special agents and three interpreters for the Indian tribes of Texas, and for purchase of presents, fifteen thousandIndian service in Texas. dollars. For the expenses of colonizing, supporting and furnishing agricultural implements, and stock for the Indians in Texas, seventy-one thousand seven hundred and seven dollars and fitly cents. For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in California,California. including traveling expenses of the superintendent, agents, and subagents, seventeen thousand dollars.
For defraying the expenses of the removal and subsistence of Indians of California to the reservation in that State, and for pay of physicians, smiths, mechanics, and laborers at the reservations, one hundred and sixty-two thousand dollars: *Provided*, That an amount not exceeding ten thousand dollars therefrom may be expended for the relief of the temporary wants of Indians outside of said reservations. For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in the TerritoryUtah. of Utah, ten thousand dollars: *Provided*, That the amount appropriated by the act of thirty-first July, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-four, for negotiating treaties with Indian tribes in said territory, may1854, ch. 167.Vol. x. p. 330. be expended for the general incidental expenses of the Indian service therein.
For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in Oregon Territory, including insurance, and transportation of annuities, goods, and presents, and office and traveling expenses of the superintendent, agents, and sub-agents, thirty-nine thousand five hundred dollars. For adjusting difficulties and preventing outbreaks among the Indians in the Territory of Oregon,Oregon. ten 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 restoring and maintaining peace with Indian tribes in Oregon Territory, or so much thereof as may be necessary for expenditure during the year ending thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, two hundred and sixty-four thousand dollars. 184 Washington Territory.For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in Washington Territory, forty thousand dollars. For restoring and maintaining peace with Indian tribes in Washington Territory, or so much thereof as may be necessary for expenditure during the year ending thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, seventy-nine thousand dollars.
For defraying the expenses of the removal and subsistence of Indians of Washington Territory to the reservations therein, aiding them in procuring their own subsistence, purchase of provisions and presents, and compensation of laborers and necessary employees, sixty thousand dollars: *Provided*, That a part of said sum, not exceeding tour thousand nine hundred and seventeen dollars, may, by direction of the Secretary of the Interior, be applied for the payment of the just value of lands, improvements and preemption claims, owned by whites located within the Indian reservation established on the south side of the Commencement Bay, in Washington Territory, for the Puyallup and other bands of Indians, on the relinquishment of said lands, improvements and claims to the United States.
New Mexico.For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in the Territory of New Mexico, 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. Ottawas and Chippewas.To carry into effect treaties with the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, viz.:
Kinawais or David King.To enable the Secretary of the Interior to pay to Kinuwais or David King, of Carp and Chocolate Rivers, Michigan, the amount designed to have been secured to him in the tenth article of the treaty of twenty-eighth Vol. vii. p. 494.March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, with the Ottawas and Chippewas, if he shall, on full investigation, be satisfied the same has not been paid, one hundred dollars. William King.For payment of this amount to William King, in accordance with schedule " C," attached to the treaty with the Six Nations of New York, Vol. vii. p. 550.proclaimed April fourth, eighteen hundred and forty, in accordance with the resolution of the Senate of March twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and forty, fifteen hundred dollars.
Indian Pueblos, in Now Mexico, survey of.For expenses of surveying and marking the external boundaries of Indian pueblos, in the Territory of New Mexico, three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. Survey of Creek boundary.To complete the survey of the Creek boundary, as required by the treaty, to be expended under the proper authority, the sum of twenty-four thousand five hundred dollars. Arthur Sizemore.To pay to the legal representatives of Arthur Sizemore, fourteen hundred and twenty dollars, and to the legal representative of John Semi, John Semoice.Simmance, or Semoice, eleven hundred and sixty-three dollars, the said claims being found in the supplementary abstract of additional claims accompanying General Mitchell’s report, which arise under the Creek Vol. vii. p. 320.treaty of eighteen hundred and fourteen; the said sums to be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
C. M. Hitchcock, executor of A. R. S. Hunter.For the payment of the claim of C. M. Hitchcock, executor of Colonel A. R. S. Hunter, for supplies of provisions to the Cherokees, under the authority of Brigadier-General Wool, and of J. R. Schermerhorn, commissioner for negotiating the treaty with the Cherokees, from the twenty-sixth of March to the sixteenth of July, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, one thousand two hundred and thirty-six dollars and twenty-five cents. Baker and Street.For payment of the value of property of Baker and Street, destroyed in eighteen hundred and fifty-five by the Kioway Indians, to be deducted from the annuities payable to the said Indians fifty dollars.
THIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS. Sess. III. Ch. 91. 1857. 185 Sec. 2. *And be it further enacted*, That hereafter the agents for theSalaries of agents. Sioux and Seminole Indians, for the Omaha agency, for the Kickapoo agency, for the Kansas agency, and for the Neosho agency, shall receive each an annual salary of one thousand five hundred dollars, instead of the salary of one thousand dollars now allowed by law. Sec. 3. *And be it further enacted*, That in lieu of the provisions forSuperintendents in Oregon, Washington, Utah, and New Mexico territories. the exercise of the duties of superintendents of Indian affairs in the Territories of Oregon, Washington, Utah, and New Mexico, as now provided by law, the President be, and he is hereby, authorized to appoint, by and with the ail vice and consent of the Senate, one superintendent of Indian affairs for the Territories of Washington and Oregon, at the annual salary of twenty-five hundred dollars; one superintendent of IndianTheir salaries. affairs for the Territory of New Mexico, and one for the Territory of Utah, each at the annual salary of two thousand dollars; and that from and after such separation of the duties of said offices, the governor ofSalaries of the governors of those territories.
Washington shall receive the same salary as that paid to the governor of Oregon; and the governors of Utah and New Mexico shall each receive the salary of twenty-five hundred dollars. The superintendents of IndianSuperintendents not to negotiate treaties. affairs in the Territories of Oregon, Washington, Utah, and New Mexico, shall negotiate no treaties with any Indian tribes within said territories, unless instructed thereto by the President of the United States. Sec. 4. *And be it further enacted*, That one of the second class clerkshipsClerkships in Indian bureau. in the Indian bureau shall hereafter be made a third class clerkship, to be designated by the commissioner of Indian affairs.
Sec. 5. *And be it further enacted*, That in settling the accounts ofSettlement of accounts of Thos. J. Henly. Thomas J. Henly, as superintendent of Indian affairs in California, the accounting officers of the treasury be, and they are hereby, authorized to allow him the amount of seven hundred and fifty dollars, paid by him to Sanders And Benham for interest upon money advanced by them on account of the Indian service in California, upon his producing satisfactory vouchers for these expenditures.
Approved, March 3, 1857.