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Code · STATUTES-AT-LARGE · Vol. 13 STAT. · March 3, 1865 · Chapter CXXVII

Chapter CXXVII. *making Appropriations for the current and contingent Expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling Treaty Stipulations with carious Indian Tribes fir the Tear ending thirtieth June, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, and for other Purposes.* March 3, 1865. *Be it enacted by the Senate and Hous

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Chap. CXXVII.— An Act *making Appropriations for the current and contingent Expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling Treaty Stipulations with carious Indian Tribes fir the Tear ending thirtieth June, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, and for other Purposes.* March 3, 1865. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Appropriations for the expenses of the Indian department. 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, namely:
For the pay of superintendents of Indian affairs and of Indian agents,Superintendents, agents, subagents, clerks, &c. eighty-seven thousand four hundred and fifty dollars. For pay of sub-agents, six thousand dollars. For pay of clerk to superintendent at St. Louis, Missouri, one thousand two hundred dollars. For pay of temporary clerks by superintendents of Indian affairs, five thousand dollars. For pay of clerk to superintendent of Indian affairs in California, one thousand eight hundred dollars.
For pay of interpreters, twenty-eight thousand four hundred dollars.Interpreters, presents, provisions, &c. For presents to Indians, five thousand dollars. For provisions for Indians, eleven thousand eight hundred dollars. For buildings at agencies and repairs thereof, ten thousand dollars.Buildings and repairs. For contingencies of the Indian department, thirty-six thousand fiveContingencies. hundred dollars. For fulfilling treaty stipulations with the various Indian tribes:Treaty stipulations. *Blackfoot Indians*.— Blackfoot Indians.
For last 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, per ninth article of the treaty of seventeenth October, eighteen hundredVol. xi. p. 659. and fifty-five, twenty thousand dollars. For last 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. *Chasta, Scoton, and Umpqua Indians*.— Chasta, Scoton and Umpquas.
For eleventh of fifteen instalments of annuity, to be expended as directed by the President, per third article treaty eighteenth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four,Vol. x. p. 1122. two thousand dollars. For eleventh of fifteen instalments for the pay of a farmer, per fifth article treaty eighteenth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand dollars. For eleventh of fifteen 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 eleventh 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*.— Chippewas of Lake Superior. For two thirds of twenty-fourth of twenty-five instalments in money, per fourth article treaty fourth October,Vol. vii. p. 592.Vol. x. p. 1109, eighteen hundred and forty-two, and eighth article treaty thirtieth Sep-542tember, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, eight thousand three hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents.
For two thirds of twenty-fourth 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, eight hundred dollars. For two thirds of twenty-fourth 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 twenty-fourth 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 twenty-fourth 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 twenty-fourth 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 eleventh of twenty instalments in coin, per fourth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, five thousand dollars. For eleventh of twenty instalments in goods, household furniture, and cooking utensils, per fourth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, eight thousand dollars.
For eleventh of twenty instalments for agricultural implements, and cattle, carpenters’ and other tools, and building materials, per fourth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, three thousand dollars. For eleventh of twenty instalments for moral and educational purposes, three hundred dollars of which to be paid to the Grand Portage band yearly, to enable them to maintain a school at their village, per fourth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, three thousand dollars.
For eleventh 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 eleventh 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 ninth of twenty instalments for the seventh smith and assistant, and support of shops, 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*.— Chippewas of the Mississippi.
Vol. vii. p. 592.Vol. x. p. 1109.For one third of twenty-fourth of twenty-five 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 hummed and sixty-six dollars and sixty-seven cents. 543 For one third of twenty-fourth 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 twenty-fourth 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 twenty-fourth 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 twenty-fourth 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 twenty-fourth 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 twenty-fourth 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 eleventh of twenty instalments of annuity in money, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, twenty thousand dollars. *Chippewas, Pillager, and Lake Winnebagoshish Bands*.— Chippewas, Pillager, and Lake Winnebagoshish bands.
For eleventh of thirty instalments of annuity in money, per third article [treaty] twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, ten thousand six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-six cents.Vol. x. p. 1165. For eleventh of thirty instalments of annuity in goods, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-live, eight thousand dollars. For eleventh of thirty instalments for purposes of utility, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, four thousand dollars.
For eleventh of twenty instalments for purposes of education, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand dollars. For eleventh 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. For pay of an engineer to grist and saw mill at Leech Lake, six hundred dollars. *Chippewas of the Mississippi, and the Pillager and Lake Winnebagoshish Bands of Chippewa Indians in Minnesota*.— Chippewas of the Mississippi and the Pillager and Lake Winnebagoshish bands of Chippewa Indians in Minnesota.
For second of ten instalments for ten yoke of work-oxen, per fifth article treaty eleventh March, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, one thousand dollars. For the employment of a saw year, at the discretion of the President, per sixth article treaty eleventh March, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, six hundred dollars. For compensation of female teachers on the reservation, who shallVol. xii. p. 1250. instruct the Indian girls in domestic economy, one thousand dollars. 544 *Chippewas of Saginaw, Swan Creek, and Black River*.— Chippewas of Saginaw, Swan Creek, and Black River.
For last 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 Vol. xi. p. 634.August, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, ten thousand dollars. For last of ten instalments for the support of one blacksmith shop, per second article of the treaty of second August, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, twelve hundred and forty dollars. For last of five equal annual instalments for educational purposes, under the direction of the President, two thousand dollars.
For last of five equal annual instalments in agricultural implements, three thousand dollars. *Chippewas, Menomonees, Winnebagoes, and New York Indians*.— Chippewas, Menomonees, Winnebagnes, 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*.— Chickasaws.1799, ch. 11.Vol. i. p. 618. For permanent annuity in goods, per act of twenty-fifth February, seventeen hundred and ninety-nine, three thousand dollars. *Choctaws*.— Choctaws.Vol. vii. p. 99.Vol. xi. 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. For permanent annuity for support of light horsemen, per thirteenth Vol. 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 twentieth Vol. 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 arid twenty dollars. For interest on five hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum per annum, for education, support of the government, and other beneficial purposes, 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. *Camanches, Kiowas, and Apaches of Arkansas River*.— Camanches, Kiowas, and Apaches of Arkansas River.
For the second of five instalments, being the second series for the purchase of goods, provisions, and agricultural implements, per sixth article treaty twenty-seventh Vol. x. p. 1014.July, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, eighteen thousand dollars. For expenses of transportation of the second of five instalments of goods, provisions, and agricultural implements, per sixth article treaty twenty-seventh July, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, seven thousand dollars. *Creeks*.— Creeks.
For permanent annuity in money, per fourth article treaty Vol. vii. p. 36.Vol. xi. 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 sixteenth Vol. 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-fourth Vol. vii. p. 287.January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, and fifth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, twenty thousand dollars. 545 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 pleasure of the President, per fifth article treaty fourteenth February, eighteen hundredVol. vii. p. 419. 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 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*.— Delawares. For life annuity to chief, per private article to supplemental treaty twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, to treaty of third October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, oneVol. vii. p. 188. 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, two thousand three hundred and four dollars. *Iowas*.— Iowas.
For interest in lieu of investment on fifty-seven thousand five hundred dollars, balance of one hundred and fifty-seven thousand five hundred dollars, to the first, of July, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, at five per centum per annum, for education or other beneficial purposes, under the direction of the President, two thousand eight hundred and seventy-five dollars. Kansas.— Kansas. For interest in lieu of investment on two hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum per annum, ten thousand dollars. *Kickapoos*.— Kickapoos.
For twelfth instalment of interest, at five per centum, on one hundred thousand dollars, for educational and other beneficial purposes, five thousand dollars. For twelfth instalment on two hundred thousand dollars, to be paid in eighteen hundred and sixty-five, per second article treaty eighteenth May,Vol. x. p. 1079. eighteen hundred and fifty-four, seven thousand dollars. *Menomonees*.— Menomonees. For tenth of twelve instalments for continuing and keeping up a blacksmith shop, and providing the usual quantity of iron546 Vol. ix. p. 952.Vol. x. p. 1065.and steel, per 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 last 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. For tenth of fifteen instalments for pay of miller, per third article treaty twelfth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars. *Miamies of Kansas*.— Miamies of Kansas.
For permanent provision for blacksmith and assistant, and iron and steel for shop, per fifth article treaty sixth October, Vol. vii. p. 191.Vol. x. p. 1095.eighteen hundred and eighteen, and fourth article treaty June fifth, 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 article treaty fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars.
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 sixth of twenty instalments upon two hundred thousand dollars, per third article treaty fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, seven thousand five hundred dollars. *Miamies of Indiana*.— Miamies of Indiana.For interest on two hundred and twenty-one thousand two hundred and fifty-seven dollars and eighty-six cents, uninvested, Vol. vii. p. 582.Vol. x. p. 1095.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. *Miamies—Eel River*.— Miamies, Eel River.
For permanent annuity in goods or otherwise, per fourth article treaty third August, seventeen hundred and ninety Vol. vii. p. 61.five, five hundred dollars. For permanent annuity in goods or otherwise, per third article treaty Vol. vii. p. 91.twenty-first August, eighteen hundred and five, two hundred and fifty dollars. For permanent annuity in goods or otherwise, per third and separate Vol. vii. p. 114.article to treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and nine, three, hundred and fifty dollars. *Nisqually, Puyallup, and other Tribes and Bands of Indians*.— Nisqually, Puyallup, and other bands of Indians.
For eleventh 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, twelve hundred dollars. For eleventh of twenty instalments for pay of instructor, smith, physician, carpenter, farmer, and assistant, if necessary, per tenth article Vol. x. p. 1134.treaty twenty-sixth December, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six thousand seven hundred dollars. *Omahas*.— Omahas.
For the eighth of ten instalments of this amount, per fourth article treaty sixteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, this Vol. x. p. 1044.thousand dollars. For pay of miller and assistant miller, farmer, blacksmith and assistant, for iron and steel, supplying smith’s shop with tools and keeping the same in repair, keeping in repair grist and saw mill, and for pay of an engineer and assistant engineer, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, four thousand eight hundred and forty dollars:
Profits from working the mill or shops to go to the Indians.*Provided*, That any tolls or profits arising from the working of the mill or shops shall be accounted for to the agent and by him applied to the use and benefit of said Indians. Osages.— Osages. For interest on sixty-nine thousand one hundred and twenty dollars, at five per centum, being the value of fifty-four sections of land547 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*.— Ottoes and Missourias.Vol. x. p. 1039.
For eighth of ten instalments, being the second series, in money or otherwise, per fourth article treaty fifteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, thirteen thousand dollars. For the balance due the confederated tribes of the Kaskaskias, Peorias,Kaskaskias, Peorias, Weas, and Piankeshaws. Weas, and Piankeshaws, arising from the sale of their “trust lands” by William Brindle, late receiver of the land-office, as reported by the commissioner of the general land-office, held by said late receiver Brindle, unaccounted for and not deposited in the United States treasury, six thousand eight hundred and eighteen dollars and thirty cents: *Provided*, That when said sum shall be received, it shall be paid into the treasury of the United States. *Ottawas and Chippewas of Michigan*.— Ottawas and Chippewas of Michigan.
For last of ten equal annual instalments for educational purposes, to be expended under the direction of the President, according to the wishes of the Indians, so far as may be reasonable and just, per second article of the treaty of thirty-first July, eighteen hundred and fifty-six [five], eight thousand dollars. For last of ten instalments for the support of four blacksmith shops, per second article of the treaty of thirty-first July, eighteen hundred andVol. xi. p. 623. fifty-five, four thousand two hundred and forty dollars.
For last of ten instalments 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 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, ten thousand three hundred dollars.
For last of ten equal annual instalments on thirty-five thousand dollars, in lieu of former treaty stipulations, to be paid per capita to the Grand Hiver Ottawas, per second article of the treaty of thirty-first July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand five hundred dollars. *Pawnees*.— Pawnees. For third of five instalments of the second series in goods and such articles as may be necessary for them, per second article treaty twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, thirty thousandVol. xi. p. 729. dollars.
For support of two manual-labor schools annually, during the pleasure of the President, per third article treaty twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, ten thousand dollars. For pay of two teachers, under the direction of the President, per third article treaty twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, one thousand two hundred dollars. For purchase of iron and steel, and other necessaries for the shop, during the pleasure of the President, per fourth article treaty twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, five hundred dollars.
For pay of two blacksmiths, one of whom to be a gunsmith and tinsmith, per fourth article treaty twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, one thousand two hundred dollars. For compensation of two strikers or apprentices in shop, per fourth article of treaty twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, four hundred and eighty dollars. For eighth 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. 548 For pay of farmer, per fourth article treaty twenty-fourth September eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, six hundred dollars.
For seventh of ten instalments for pay of miller, at the discretion of the President, per fourth article treaty twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, six hundred dollars. For seventh of ten instalments for pay of an engineer, at the discretion of the President, per fourth article treaty twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, one thousand two hundred dollars. For compensation to apprentices, to assist in working the mill, per fourth article treaty twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, five hundred dollars.
For grist and saw mill, and keeping the same in repair, three hundred dollars. *Pottawatomies of Huron*.— Pottawatomies of Huron. For permanent annuity in money or otherwise, per second article treaty seventeenth November, eighteen hundred Vol. vii. p. 105.and seven, four hundred dollars. *Pottawatomies*.— Pottawatomies. For permanent annuity in silver, per fourth article Vol. vii. p. 51.treaty third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, one thousand dollars. Vol. vii. p. 114.For permanent annuity in silver, per third article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and nine, five hundred dollars.
Vol. vii. p. 185.For permanent annuity in silver, per third article treaty second October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, two thousand five hundred dollars. Vol. vii. p. 317.For permanent annuity in money, per second article treaty twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, two thousand dollars. Vol. vii. p. 320.For permanent annuity in specie, per second article treaty twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, sixteen thousand dollars. Vol. vii. p. 379.For life annuity to chief, per third article treaty twentieth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, two hundred dollars.
Vol. vii. p. 432.For life annuity to chiefs, per third article treaty twenty-sixth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, seven hundred dollars. For education during the pleasure of congress, per third article treaty Vol. vii. p. 298.Vol. vii. p. 317.Vol. vii. p. 379.sixteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, second article treaty twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, and fourth article treaty twenty-seventh October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, five thousand dollars.
For permanent provision for the payment of money in lieu of tobacco, Vol. vii. p. 317.iron, and steel, per second article treaty twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, and tenth article of the treaty of the fifth and Vol. ix. p. 855.seventeenth June, eighteen hundred and forty-six, three hundred dollars. For permanent provision for three blacksmiths and assistants, and permanent provisions for iron and steel for shops, per third article treaty sixteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, second article treaty twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, and second article treaty twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, two thousand one hundred and sixty dollars; and to supply a deficiency in this appropriation for the current fiscal year, seven hundred and fourteen 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. *Quapaws*.— Quapaws. For education during the pleasure of the President, per 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,549 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*.— Rogne Rivers. For twelfth of sixteen instalments in blankets, clothing, farming utensils, and stock, per third article treaty tenth September,Vol. x. p. 1018. eighteen hundred and fifty-three, two thousand five hundred dollars.
For balance due claimants under third article of the treaty of September tenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, with the Rogue River Indians, for improvements made by land claimants on the Indian reserve, eight hundred and fourteen dollars and eighty-two cents. *Sacs and Foxes of Mississippi*.— Sacs and Foxes of Mississippi. For permanent annuity in goods or otherwise, per. third article treaty third November, eighteen hundred andVol. vii. p. 85. four, 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*.— 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, eighteenVol. vii. p. 540. hundred and thirty-seven, seven thousand eight hundred and seventy dollars. *Seminoles*.— Seminoles.
For the ninth of ten instalments for the support of schools, per eighth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six,Vol. xi. p. 702. three thousand dollars. For the ninth of ten instalments for agricultural assistance, per eighth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, two thousand dollars. For the ninth 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 interest on two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, at five per centum, to be paid as annuity, they having joined their brethren west, per eighth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, twelve thousand five hundred dollars. *Senecas*.— Senecas. For permanent annuity in specie, per fourth article treaty twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and seventeen, five hundredVol. vii. p. 161. 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-eighth February,Vol. vii. p. 349. eighteen bundled 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, six thousand dollars.1831, ch. 26.Vol. iv. p. 442. For interest, in lieu of investment, on seventy-five thousand dollars, at five per centum, per act of twenty-seventh June, eighteen hundred and1831, ch. 34.Vol. ix. p. 36 forty-six, three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. For interest, at five per centum, on forty-three thousand and fifty dollars, transferred from Ontario Bank to the United States treasury, per act550 of twenty-seventh June, eighteen hundred and forty-six, two thousand one hundred and fifty-two dollars and fifty cents. *Senecas and Shawnees*.— Senecas and Shawnees.
For permanent annuity in specie, per fourth article treaty seventeenth September, eighteen hundred and eighteen, one Vol. vii. p. 179.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 twentieth Vol. vii. p. 352.July, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, one thousand and sixty dollars. *Shawnees*.— Shawnees. For permanent annuity for educational purposes, per Vol. vii. p. 51.Vol. x. p. 1066.fourth article treaty third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, and third article treaty tenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand dollars.
For twelfth 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 Vol. vii. p. 46.treaty twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and seventeen, and third article treaty tenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand dollars. *Six Nations of New York*.— Six Nations of New York. For permanent annuity in clothing and Vol. vii. p. 46.other useful articles, per sixth article treaty eleventh November, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, four thousand five hundred dollars. *Treaty of Fort Laramie*.— Treaty of Fort Laramie.
For last of five instalments, at the discretion Vol. xi. p. 749.of the President, in provisions and merchandise, for payment of annuities, and transportation of the same, to certain tribes of Indians, seventy thousand dollars. *Umpquas*, (*Cow Creek Band*.)— Umpquas, (Cow Creek Band.) For twelfth of twenty instalments in blankets, clothing, provisions, and stock, per third article treaty nineteenth Vol. x. p. 1027.September, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, five hundred and fifty dollars. *Umpquas and Calapooias, of Umpqua Valley, Oregon*.— Umpquas and Calapooias of Umpqua Valley.
For first of five instalments, of the third series, of annuity for beneficial objects, to be Vol. x. p. 1027.expended as directed by the President, per third article treaty nineteenth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, one thousand seven hundred dollars. For eleventh of fifteen instalments for the pay of a physician and Vol. x. p. 1127.purchase of medicines, per sixth article treaty twenty-ninth November, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand dollars. For eleventh 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*.— Winnebagoes.
For interest on one million dollars, at five per centum, Vol. vii. p. 545.per fourth article treaty first November, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, fifty thousand dollars. For nineteenth of thirty instalments of interest on eighty-five thousand Vol. ix. p. 878.dollars, at five per centum, per fourth article treaty thirteenth October, eighteen hundred and forty-six, four thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. For the payment of goods purchased for the Winnebagoes, Mississippi, Sioux, and Yancton Sioux, to replace those lost by the bur[n]ing of the Goods lost by burning of steamer Welcome.steamer “Welcome” at Saint Louis, on the fifteenth day of July, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, fifty-four thousand seven hundred and seventy-one dollars and eighty-three cents; and to replace the goods destined for Indians in New Mexico, which were burned on the steamer “Welcome” at Saint Louis on the fifteenth day of July, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, two thousand seven hundred and forty-five dollars and eighty-three cents;
Goods burned in wagons.and to replace the goods destined for Indians in the Territory of Utah, which were burned on one of the wagons transporting the same from Nebraska city to Utah, on the twenty-second day of August, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, six thousand three hundred and thirty-one dollars and551 thirty-eight cents; *Provided, however*, That any moneys to be recoveredInsurance recovered to be paid to the United States. for insurance upon said goods shall be refunded to the treasury of the United States.
For the payment of awards made by the Secretary of the Interior, toPayments of awards for damages to improvements on Winnebago reservation. be paid as damages growing out of the loss and destruction of improvements made upon the lands known as the Winnebago Reservation, in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, by the bona fide actual settlers thereon, under the preemption laws of the United States, before the same was selected and set apart as an Indian reservation, and which award was made pursuant to an act of congress entitled “An act for the relief of preëmptors on the home reservation of the Winnebagoes, in the Blue Earth region in the State of Minnesota,” approved July fourteenth, eighteen hundred1862, ch. 165.Vol. xii. p. 566. and sixty-two, and to be paid to the several parties named in the said award, seven thousand three hundred and two dollars and six cents. *Yancton Tribe of Sioux*.— Yancton Sioux.
For seventh of ten instalments to be paid to them or expended for their benefit, commencing with the year in which they shall remove to and settle and reside upon their reservation, per fourth article treaty nineteenth April, eighteen hundred and fifty-eight,Vol. xi. p. 744. sixty-five thousand dollars. *Calapooias, Molalla, and Clackamas Indians, of Willamette Valley*.— Calapooias, Molallas, &c., of Willamette Valley. For first of five instalments of the second series of annuity for beneficial objects, per second article treaty twenty-second January, eighteen hundredVol. x. p. 1144. and fifty-five, six thousand five hundred dollars. *Poncas*.— Poncas.
For the second of ten instalments of the second series, to be paid to them or expended for their benefit, commencing with the year in which they shall remove to and settle upon the tract reserved for their future homes, per second article treaty twelfth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-eight, ten thousand dollars. For seventh of ten instalments for the establishment and maintenance of one or more manual-labor schools, under the direction of the President, per second article treaty twelfth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-eight, five thousand dollars.
For seventh of ten instalments, or during the pleasure of the President, to be expended in furnishing said Indians with such aid and assistance in agricultural and mechanical pursuits, including the working of the mill provided for in the first part of this article, as the Secretary of the Interior may consider advantageous and necessary for them, per second article treaty twelfth March, eighteen hundredVol. xii. p. 997. and fifty-eight, seven thousand five hundred dollars. *D’ Wamish and other allied Tribes in Washington Territory*.— D’Wamish, &c., in Washington Territory.
For sixth instalment on one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, under the directionVol. xii. p. 927. of the President, per sixth article treaty twenty-second January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, ten thousand dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for the establishment and support of an agricultural and industrial school, and to provide said school with a suitable instructor or instructors, per fourteenth article treaty twenty-second January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand dollars.
For sixth of twenty instalments for the establishment and support of a smith and carpenter shop, and to furnish them with the necessary tools, per fourteenth article treaty twenty-second January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for the employment of a blacksmith, carpenter, farmer, and physician who shall furnish medicines for the sick, per fourteenth article treaty twenty-second January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, four thousand six hundred dollars. *Makah Tribe*.— Makah tribe.
For last of three instalments on thirty thousand dollars,Vol. xii. p. 940. under the direction of the President, per fifth article treaty thirty-first January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, two thousand dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for the support of an agricultural and552 Makahs.industrial school, and for pay of teachers, per eleventh article treaty thirty first January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, two thousand five hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for support of a smith and carpenter’s shop, and to provide the necessary tools therefor, per eleventh article treaty thirty-first January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred dollars.
For sixth of twenty instalments for the employment, of a blacksmith, carpenter, farmer, and physician who shall furnish medicines for the sick, per eleventh article treaty’ thirty-first January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, four thousand six hundred dollars. *Walla-Walla, Cayuse, and Umatilla Tribes*.— Walla-Walla, Cayuse, and Umatilla tribes. For first of five instalments of second series, to be expended under the direction of the President, per second article treaty ninth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, Vol. xii. p. 947.six thousand dollars.
For sixth of twenty instalments for the purchase of all necessary mill fixtures and mechanical tools, medicines, and hospital stores, books and stationery for schools, and furniture for the employees, per fourth article treaty ninth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for the pay and subsistence of one superintendent of farming operations, one farmer, two millers, one black-smith, one wagon and plough maker, one carpenter and joiner, one physician, and two teachers, per fourth article treaty ninth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, eleven thousand two hundred dollars.
For sixth of twenty instalments for the pay of each of the head chiefs of the Walla-Walla, Cayuse, and Umatilla bands, the sum of five hundred dollars per annum, per fifth article treaty ninth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, one thousand five hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for salary for the son of Pio-pio-moxmox, per fifth article treaty ninth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, one hundred dollars. *Yakama Nation*.— Yakama nation. For first of five instalments, of second series, for beneficial objects, at the discretion of the President, per fourth article Vol. xii. p. 953.treaty ninth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, eight thousand dollars.
For sixth of twenty instalments for the support of two schools, one of which is to be an agricultural and industrial school; keeping in repair school-buildings, and for providing suitable furniture, books, and stationery, per fifth article treaty ninth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for the employment of one superintendent of teaching and two teachers, per fifth article treaty ninth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand two hundred dollars.
For sixth of twenty instalments for the employment of one superintendent of farming and two fanners, two millers, two blacksmiths, one tinner, one gunsmith, one carpenter, and one wagon and plough maker, per fifth article treaty ninth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, nine thousand four hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for keeping in repair saw and flouring mills, and for furnishing the necessary tools and fixtures, per fifth article treaty ninth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred dollars.
For sixth of twenty instalments for keeping in repair the hospital, and providing the necessary medicines and fixtures therefor, per fifth article treaty ninth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for the pay of a physician, per fifth article treaty ninth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, one thousand four hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for keeping in repair the buildings required for the various employees, and for providing the necessary furniture therefor, per fifth article treaty ninth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three hundred dollars. 553 For sixth of twenty instalments for the salary of such person as the said confederated tribes and bands of Indians may select to be their head chief, per fifth article treaty ninth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-fire, five hundred dollars. *Nez Perce Indians*.— Nez Perce Indians.
For sixth of twenty instalments for the support of two schools, one of which to be an agricultural and industrial school; keeping in repair school-buildings, and for providing suitable furniture, books, and stationery, per fifth article treaty eleventh June, eighteen hundred Vol. xii. p. 958.and fifty-five, five hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for the employment of one superintendent of teaching and two teachers, per fifth article treaty eleventh June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand two hundred dollar’s.
For sixth of twenty instalments for keeping in repair blacksmiths’, tinsmiths’, gunsmiths’, carpenters’ and wagon and plough makers’ shops, and for providing necessary tools therefor, per fifth article treaty eleventh June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for the employment of one superintendent of farming, and two farmers, two millers, two blacksmiths, one tinner, one gunsmith, one carpenter, and one wagon and plough maker, per fifth article treaty eleventh June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, nine thousand four hundred dollars.
For sixth of twenty instalments for keeping in repair saw and flouring mills, and for furnishing the necessary tools and fixtures therefor, per fifth article treaty eleventh June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for keeping in repair the hospital, and providing the necessary medicines and furniture therefor, per fifth article treaty eleventh June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for pay of a physician, per fifth article treaty eleventh June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, one thousand four hundred dollars.
For first of five instalments of second series, for beneficial objects, at the discretion of the President, per fourth article treaty eleventh June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, eight thousand dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for keeping in repair the buildings for the various employees, and for providing the necessary furniture therefor, per fifth article treaty eleventh June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for the salary of such person as the tribe may select to be their head chief, per fifth article treaty eleventh June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred dollars. *Flatheads and other confederated Tribes*.— Flatheads and other confederated tribes.
For the second of five instalments on one hundred and twenty thousand dollar’s, being the second series, for beneficial objects, at the discretion of the President, per fourthVol. xii. p. 976. article treaty sixteenth July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five thousand dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for the support of an agricultural and industrial school, keeping in repair the buildings, and providing suitable furniture, books, and stationery, per fifth article treaty sixteenth July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three hundred dollars.
For sixth of twenty instalments for providing suitable instructors therefor, per fifth article treaty sixteenth July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, one thousand eight hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for keeping in repair blacksmiths’, tin and gunsmiths’, carpenters’, and wagon and plough makers’ shops, and providing necessary tools therefor, per fifth article treaty sixteenth July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for the employment of two farmers, two554 Flatheads, &c.millers, one blacksmith, one tinner, one gunsmith, one carpenter, and one wagon and plough maker, per fifth article treaty sixteenth July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, seven thousand four hundred dollars.
For sixth of twenty instalments for keeping in repair saw and flouring mills, and for furnishing the necessary tools and fixtures therefor, per fifth article treaty sixteenth July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for keeping in repair the hospital, and providing the necessary medicines and furniture therefor, per fifth article treaty sixteenth July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for pay of a physician, per fifth article treaty sixteenth July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, one thousand four hundred dollars.
For sixth of twenty instalments for keeping in repair the buildings required for the various employees, and furnishing necessary furniture there for, per fifth article treaty sixteenth July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for the pay of each of the head chiefs of the Flathead, Kootenay, and Upper Pend d’Oreilles tribes, per fifth article-treaty sixteenth July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, fifteen hundred dollars. Transportation of annuity goods and provisions for the Flathead Indians, per fifth article of the treaty of July sixteenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, for the present fiscal year, eleven thousand nine hundred and twenty dollars and forty-one cents, or so much thereof as shall be necessary.
Insurance and transportation of annuity goods and provisions for the Flathead Indians, per fifth article of the treaty of July sixteenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, eleven thousand nine hundred and twenty dollars and forty-one cents, or so much thereof as shall be necessary. *Confederated Tribes and Bands of Indians in Middle Oregon*.— Middle Oregons. For first of five instalments, second series, of six thousand dollars, for beneficial Vol. xii. p. 964.objects, at the discretion of the President, per second article treaty twenty-fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, six thousand dollars.
For sixth of fifteen instalments for pay and subsistence of one farmer, one blacksmith, and one wagon and plough maker, per fourth article treaty twenty-fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand five hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for pay and subsistence of one physician, one sawyer, one miller, one superintendent of fanning operations, and one school-teacher, per fourth article treaty twenty-fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five thousand six hundred dollars.
For sixth of twenty instalments for payment of salary to the head chief of said confederated bands, per fourth article treaty twenty-fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred dollars. *Molel Indians*.— Molels. For sixth of ten instalments for keeping in repair saw and flouring mills, and for the pay of necessary employees, the benefits of which to be shared alike by all the confederated bands, per second Vol. xii. p. 981.article treaty twenty-first December, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, one thousand five hundred dollars.
For sixth of ten instalments for the pay of a carpenter and joiner to aid in erecting buildings and making furniture for said Indians, and to furnish tools in said service, per second article treaty twenty-first December, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, two thousand dollars. For pay of teachers to manual-labor school, for all necessary materials therefor, and for the subsistence of the pupils, per second article treaty twenty-first December, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand dollars. 555 *Qui-nai-elt and Quil-leh-ule Indians*.— Qui-nai-elts and Quil-leh-utes.
For last of three instalments on twenty-five thousand dollars (being the third series), for beneficial objects, under the direction of the President, per fourth article treaty firstVol. xii. p. 972. July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, one thousand six hundred dollar’s. For sixth of twenty instalments for the support of an agricultural and industrial school, and for pay of suitable instructors, per tenth article treaty first July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, two thousand five hundred dollars.
For sixth of twenty instalments for support of smith and carpenter shop, and to provide the necessary tools therefor, per tenth article treaty first July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for the employment of a blacksmith, carpenter, and farmer, and a physician who shall furnish medicines for the sick, per tenth article treaty first July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, four thousand six hundred dollars. *S’Klallams*.— S’Klallams.
For last of three instalments on sixty thousand dollars, (being the third series,) under the direction of the President, per fifth article treaty twenty-sixth January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five,Vol. xii. p. 934. four thousand dollars. For six[th] of twenty instalments for the support of an agricultural and industrial school, and for pay for suitable teachers, per eleventh article treaty twenty-sixth January, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, two thousand five hundred dollars.
For sixth of twenty instalments for the employment of a blacksmith, carpenter, farmer, and a physician who shall furnish medicines for the sick, per eleventh article treaty twenty-sixth January, eighteen hundred and fifty-live, four thousand six hundred dollars. *Ottawa Indians of Blanchard’s Fork and Roche de Bœuf*— Ottawas of Blanchard’s Fork and Roche de Bœuf. For third of four instalments, in money, per fourth article treaty twenty-fourth June, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, eight thousand five hundred dollars.
For interest on seventeen thousand dollars, at five per centum, per fourth article treaty twenty-fourth June, eighteen hundred and sixty-two,Vol xii. p. 1238. eight hundred and fifty dollars. For this amount, being the first of four instalments of the principal and interest to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, payable for stocks held by the government, one thousand six hundred and fifty-five dollars and thirty-eight cents. For interest on one thousand six hundred and fifty-five dollars, from July first, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, two hundred and ninety-seven dollars and ninety-six cents.
For second of four instalments of the principal and interest due on stock, two thousand eight hundred and forty-nine dollars and eighty-seven cents. For interest on the balance of the stock, eight thousand five hundred and forty-nine dollars and sixty-one cents, field in trust from June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, one thousand five hundred and thirty-eight dollars and ninety-three cents. For third of four instalments of the principal sum held in stocks by the government, to be paid as annuity in eighteen hundred and sixty-six, two thousand eight hundred and forty-nine dollars and eighty-seven cents.
For interest on five thousand six hundred and ninety-nine dollars and seventy-four cents, from June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, to June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, two hundred and forty-one dollars and ninety-eight cents. *Arapahoes and Cheyenne Indians of the Upper Arkansas River*.— Arapahoes and Cheyennes of the Upper Arkansas. For fifth of fifteen instalments of annuity of thirty thousand dollars, to be expended for their benefit, that is to say, fifteen thousand dollars per annum556 for each tribe, commencing with the year in which they shall remove to and settle upon their reservations,—thirty thousand dollars.
For third of five instalments to provide the said Indians with a mill suitable for sawing timber and grinding grain, one or more mechanic shops, with necessary tools for the same, and dwelling-houses for an interpreter, miller, engineer for mill, (if one be necessary,) farmers, and the mechanics that may be employed for their benefit, five thousand dollars. Delivery of annuities;For transportation and necessary expenses of delivery of annuities, goods, and provisions, five thousand dollars. to Chippewas of Lake Superior;For insurance, transportation, and necessary expenses of the delivery of annuities and provisions to the Chippewas of Lake Superior, five thousand seven hundred and sixty-two dollars and sixty-three cents. to Chippewas of Mississippi.For insurance, transportation, and necessary expenses of the delivery of annuities and provisions to the Chippewas of the Mississippi, three thousand eight hundred and eighty-six dollars and seventy-five cents. *Chippewas of Red Lake, and Pembina Tribe of Chippewas*.— Chippewas of Red Lake and Pembina tribe.*Post*, p. 668.
For annuity to be paid per capita to the Red Lake band of Chippewas, during the pleasure of the President, per third article treaty second October, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, and second article supplementary to treaty twelfth April, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, ten thousand dollars. For this amount to the Pembina band of Chippewas, during the pleasure of the President, five thousand dollars. For the second of fifteen instalments to be expended annually for the purpose of supplying them with gilling twine, cotton matter, calico, linsey, blankets, sheeting, flannels, provisions, farming-tools, and for such other useful articles, and for such other useful purposes as may be deemed for their best interests, per third article supplementary treaty of twelfth April, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, eight thousand dollars.
For the second of fifteen instalments for same objects for the Pembina band of Chippewas, four thousand dollars. For second of fifteen instalments for pay of one blacksmith, one physician, who shall furnish medicine for the sick, one miller and one farmer, three thousand nine hundred dollars: For second of fifteen instalments for the purchase of iron and steel and other articles for blacksmithing purposes, one thousand five hundred dollars. For second of fifteen instalments, to be expended for carpentering and Other purposes, one thousand dollars.
For second of fifteen instalments, to defray the expenses of a board of visitors, to consist of not more than three persons, to attend upon the annuity payments of the said Chippewa Indians, whose salary shall not exceed five dollars per day, nor more than twenty days, and ten cents per mile for travelling expenses, and not to exceed three hundred miles, three hundred and ninety dollars. For insurance and transportation of annuity goods and provisions, and material for building mill, including machinery, iron and steel for blacksmiths, for the Chippewas of Red Lake and Pembina tribe, ten thousand dollars.
For the first payment per fourth article of the treaty of October second, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, to be expended in the purchase of powder, lead, twine, or such other beneficial purposes as the chiefs may request, to be equitably distributed among the said bands, two thousand dollars. For the sum of five hundred dollars to be paid to each of the seven chiefs of said bands, at the first payment, to enable each to build for himself a house, per fifth article treaty October second-eighteen hundred and sixty-three, three thousand five hundred dollars.
Eastern Bands of Shoshonees.— Eastern Shoshonees. For second of twenty instalments, to be expended, under the direction of the President, in the purchase of such557 articles as he may deem suitable to their wants, either as hunters or herdsmen, ten thousand dollars. *Western Band of Shoshonees*.— For first of twenty instalments in suchWestern Shoshonees. articles, including cattle for herding or other purposes, as the President shall deem suitable for their wants and condition, either as hunters or herdsmen, per seventh article treaty October first, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, five thousand dollars.
For second of twenty instalments for same objects, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, five thousand dollars. *Northwestern Bands of Shoshonees*.— Northwestern Shoshonees. For second of twenty instalments, to be expended, under the direction of the President, in the purchase of such articles as he may deem suitable to their wants, either as hunters or herdsmen, five thousand dollars. *Goship Bands of Shoshonees*.— Goship bands of Shoshonees.
For second of twenty instalments, to be expended, under the direction of the President, in the purchase of such articles, including cattle for herding, or other purposes, as be shall deem suitable for their wants and condition, either as huntsmen or herdsmen, one thousand dollars. *Creek Nation*.— Creek nation. For interest on two hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum per annum, as permanent annuity to be paid them in money, or for such mechanical labor or useful articles as the Secretary of the Interior may from time to time direct, ten thousand dollars.
For payment of second of five instalments, to be expended for their benefit in the purchase of stock, horses, sheep, clothing, and such other articles as the Secretary of the Interior, with the council of said nation, may direct, forty thousand dollars. *Indian Service in New Mexico*.— Indian service in New Mexico; For general incidental expenses of the Indian 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 pursuits of civilized life, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, fifty thousand dollars. *Indian Service in the District of Country leased from the Choctaws for the Indians lately residing in Texas*.— in country leased from Choctaws.
For the expenses of colonizing, supporting, and furnishing agricultural implements and stock, pay of necessary employees, purchase of clothing, medicines, iron and steel, and maintenance of schools for Indians lately residing in Texas, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, ten thousand dollars. *For the Wichitas and other affiliated Bands*.— Wichitas, &c. For the expenses of colonizing, supporting, and furnishing said bands with agricultural implements and stock, pay of necessary employees, purchase of clothing, medicines, iron and steel, and maintenance of schools, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, twenty thousand dollars. *Miscellaneous*.— Miscellaneous.
For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in California, including travelling expenses of the superintendingIndian service in California. agents, seven thousand five hundred dollars. For the purchase of cattle for beef and milk, together with, clothing and food, teams and farming tools for Indians in California, fifty-five thousand dollars. For the compensation of five extra clerks, employed in the Indian officeExtra clerks in Indian office.1854, ch. 267.Vol. x. p. 576.1855, ch. 175.Vol. x. p. 643.Proviso. under the acts of fifth August, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, and third March, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, and under appropriations made from year to year, seven thousand dollars: *Provided*, That the said extra clerks shall not be employed after the thirtieth day of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, unless specially provided for by law.
For compensation of one clerk in the Indian office, to enable the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the regulations prescribed to give effect 558 to the seventh section of the act of March third, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, granting bounty lands to Indians, fourteen hundred dollars: Proviso.*Provided*, That the said clerk shall not be employed after the thirtieth day of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, unless specially provided for by law. For compensation of two extra clerks in the Indian office, employed to carry out the treaty with the Chickasaws in the adjustment of their claims, Proviso.two thousand eight hundred dollars: *Provided*, That the said extra clerks shall not be employed after the thirtieth day of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, unless specially provided tor by law.
Delivery of annuities to Indians, in Minnesota and Michigan;For insurance, transportation, and necessary expenses of the delivery of annuities and provisions to the Indian tribes in Minnesota and Michigan, twenty thousand three hundred and fifty dollars and sixty-two cents. to Pawnees, Poncas, and Yancton Sionx;For insurance, transportation, and necessary expenses of the delivery of Pawnee, Ponca, and Yancton Sioux annuity goods and provisions, ten thousand dollars. to Blackfeet Indians.For expenses of transportation and delivery of annuity goods to the Blackfeet Indians, for the year, seventeen thousand dollars.
Vaccination.For expenses attending the vaccination of Indians, two thousand five hundred dollars. Indian service in Oregon and Washington.For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in Oregon and Washington Territory, including insurance and transportation of annuity goods and presents, (where no special provision therefor is made by treaties,) and office and travelling expenses of the superintendent and sub-agents, thirty-five thousand dollars. Removal and subsistence of Indians in Dragon and Washington.For defraying the expenses of the removal and subsistence of Indians in Oregon and Washington Territory, (not parties to any treaty,) and for pay of necessary employees, fifty thousand dollars. *Indian Service in Nevada*.— Indian service in Nevada;
For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in Nevada, presents of goods, agricultural implements, and other useful articles, and to assist 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, twenty-five thousand dollars. *Indian Service in Utah Territory*.— in Utah; For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in Utah Territory, presents of goods, agricultural implements, and other useful articles, and to assist 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, twenty-five thousand dollars. *Indian Service in Colorado Territory*.— in Colorado.
For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in Colorado Territory, presents of goods, agricultural implements, and other useful articles, and to assist 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, twenty-five thousand dollars. Interest on abstracted bonds, Cherokee school and national funds.For payment of interest on fifteen thousand dollars, abstracted bonds, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, for the Cherokee school-fund, nine hundred dollars.
For payment of interest on sixty-eight thousand dollars, abstracted bonds, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, of the Cherokee national fund, four thousand and eighty dollars. *Navajo Indians in New Mexico*.— Navajo Indians in New Mexico. For subsistence for the Navajo Indians, and for the purchase of agricultural implements, seeds, and other articles necessary for breaking the ground on the reservation upon the Pecos River, one hundred thousand dollars: *Provided*, That any part of said sum may be used to furnish wool or other necessary materials to said Indians, to be by them manufactured into clothing and blankets. 559 For payment of interest on one million six hundred and ninety thousandInterest on non-paying stock held in trust for Indian tribes. three hundred dollars, non-paying stock held by the Secretary of the Interior in trust for various Indian tribes, up to and including the interest payable July first, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, tour hundred and forty-six thousand four hundred and thirty-three dollars and fifty cents.
For subsistence, clothing, and general incidental expenses of the Sisseton,Expenses of Sisseton, Wahpaton, Medawakanton and Wnhpakoota bands of Sioux Indians. Wahpaton, Medawakanton, and Wahpakoota bands of Sioux or Dakota Indians, at their new homes, one hundred thousand dollars. *Indian Service in Idaho Territory*.— Indian service in Idaho; For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in Idaho Territory, presents of goods, agricultural implements, and other useful articles, and to assist 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, twenty thousand dollars. *Indian Service in the Territory of Arizona*.— in Arizona.
For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in the Territory of Arizona, presents of goods, agricultural implements, and other useful articles, and to assist 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, twenty thousand dollars. All that part, of the public domain in the Territory of Arizona, lyingIndian reservation. west of a direct line from Half-Way Bend to Corner Rock on the Colorado River, containing about seventy-five thousand acres of land, shall be set apart for an Indian reservation for the Indians of said river and its tributaries.
To supply deficiencies in the Indian service in Arizona Territory,Deficiencies. twelve thousand nine hundred dollars for the present fiscal year. *Indian Service in Montana Territory*.— Indian service in Montana. For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in Montana Territory, presents of goods, agricultural implements, and other useful articles, and to assist 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, twenty thousand dollars.
To enable the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate a treaty with theTo negotiate a treaty with the Blackfeet and other Indian tribes. Blackfoot and other tribes of Indians to relinquish so much of their reservation as lies south of the Missouri River, fifteen thousand dollars. *California*.— Indian service in California; For pay of one physician, one blacksmith, one assistant blacksmith, one farmer, one carpenter, upon each of the four reservations of California, at the rate of fifty dollars per month, twelve thousand dollars. *Indian Service in Dakota Territory*.— in Dakota.
For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in Dakota Territory, presents of goods, agricultural implements, and other useful articles, and to assist 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, twenty thousand dollars. To enable the agent of the Yankton Sioux to restore to the friendlyTo restore goods to Yankton Sioux. members of said tribe the goods and property and provisions taken from them by the troops of the United States, ten thousand dollars.
To enable the superintendent of Indian affairs of Dakota Territory,To negotiate treaty with hostile Sioux. under the direction of the President, to negotiate a treaty of peace and amity with the hostile Sioux, and other hostile tribes allied with them, twenty thousand dollars. For the transportation and necessary expenses of delivery of provisionsDelivery to Utahs. to the Indians within the Utah superintendency, twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars. For salary of a special agent to take charge of Winnebago and PottawatomieSpecial agent for Winnebago Indians.
Indians now in the State of Wisconsin, one thousand five hundred dollars. 560 *Tabeguache Band of Utah Indians*.— Tabeguache band of Utah Indians.*Post*, p. 675. For the first of ten instalments for the purchase of goods, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, per eighth article treaty of October seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, and Senate amendment of March twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, ten thousand dollars. For the same for the year ending thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, ten thousand dollars.
For the first of ten instalments for the purchase of provisions, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, ten thousand dollars. For the same for the year ending thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, ten thousand dollars. For the purchase of five American stallions, per ninth article treaty seventh October, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, and Senate amendment of twenty-fifth March, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, two thousand dollars. For the first of five instalments, to be applied for the purposes of agriculture, and for the purchase of farming utensils and stock animals, ten thousand dollars.
For the same for the year ending thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, ten thousand dollars. For insurance, transportation, and general incidental expenses of the delivery of goods, provisions, and stock, five thousand dollars. *Winnebago and Pottawatomie Indians of Wisconsin*.— Winnebagoes and Pottawatomies of Wisconsin. To enable the Secretary of the Interior to take charge of certain stray bands of Winnebago and Pottawatomie Indians in the State of Wisconsin, ten thousand dollars. *Chippewas of the Mississippi and Pillagers and Lake Winnebagoshish Bands of Chippewa Indians in Minnesota*.— Chippewas of the Mississippi, Pillagers, and Lake Winnebagoshish bands.
For this amount to be applied in payment towards the settlement of claims for depredations committed by said Indians in eighteen hundred and sixty-two, per third Payment for claims;*Post*, p. 694.article of the treaty May seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, for the present fiscal year, twenty thousand dollars. For this amount to be paid to the chiefs of the Mississippi bands of to chiefs;Chippewas upon the ratification of this treaty, per third article treaty May seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, for the present fiscal year, ten thousand dollars. to Hole-in-the-Day.For this amount to be paid to the chief Hole-in-the-Day for depredations committed in burning his house and furniture in eighteen hundred and sixty-two, per third article treaty May seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, for the present fiscal year, five thousand dollars.
Clearing, &c. reservation.For clearing, stumping, grubbing, breaking, and planting on the reservation hereby set apart for the Chippewas of Mississippi, in lots of not less than ten acres each, for the five bunds of Indians, per fourth article of treaty May seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, for the present fiscal year, seven thousand five hundred dollars. Houses for chiefs.For this amount to be expended in building for each of the chiefs of the five bands of the Chippewas of Mississippi, provided for in the fourth article of the treaty of May seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, one house each, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, for the fiscal year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, five thousand dollars.
For first of ten instalments to furnish said Indians with ten yokeOxen and agricultural implements. of good work-oxen, twenty log-chains, two hundred grubbing-hoes, tea ploughs, two grindstones, one hundred axes, handled, twenty spades, and other farming implements, per fifth article treaty May seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, for the present fiscal year, one thousand five hundred dollars. For the same object for the fiscal year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, one thousand five hundred dollars. 561 For the employment of two carpenters, one thousand eight hundredCarpenters, smiths, laborers, physician, and medicine. dollars, and two blacksmiths, one thousand eight hundred dollars; four farm laborers, two thousand four hundred dollars; one physician, one thousand two hundred dollars; and medicine for sick, five hundred dollars, per fifth article treaty May seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, for the present fiscal year, seven thousand seven hundred dollars.
For the same object for the fiscal year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, seven thousand seven hundred dollars. For this amount to be applied towards the support of a saw-mill to beSaw-mill. built for the common use of the Chippewas of Mississippi, and the Red Lake and Pembina bands of Chippewas, so long as the President may deem it necessary, per sixth article treaty May seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, for the present fiscal year, one thousand dollars.
For same object for the fiscal year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, one thousand dollars. For this amount to be expended in building a road, bridges, &c., toRoad, bridges. their new agency, per sixth article treaty May seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, for the present fiscal year, seven thousand five hundred dollars. For new agency buildings to be located by the Secretary of the InteriorNew agency buildings. for the common use of the Chippewas of Mississippi, Red Lake, and Pembina, and Pillagers, and Lake Winnebagoshish bands of Chippewa Indians, per sixth article treaty May seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, for the fiscal year ending June thirty eighteen hundred and sixty-six, twenty-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as shall be necessary.
For pay of services and travelling expenses of a board of visitors, toExpenses of board of visitors. consist of not more than five persons, to attend the annuity payments to the Indians, and so forth, and to inspect the fields, buildings, mills, and other improvements as stipulated in the seventh article treaty May seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, not exceeding any one year more than twenty days’ service, at five dollars per day, or more than three hundred miles travel, at ten cents per mile, for the fiscal year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, six hundred and fifty dollars.
For expenses of the removal of Chippewas, of Mississippi, to their newRemoval of Chippewas. homes, per twelfth article treaty May seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, at a rate not exceeding ten dollars each person, for the fiscal year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, eleven thousand dollars, or so much thereof as shall be necessary. For the expenses of subsistence of eleven hundred Chippewas, of theSubsistence of Chippewas. Mississippi, for six months at their new homes, at a rate not. exceeding thirty-eight cents per day for each person, per twelfth article treaty May seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, for the fiscal year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, seventy-five thousand two hundred and forty dollars, or so much thereof as shall be necessary.
For transportation of subsistence for Indians, for six months, to theirSubsistence. new homes, per twelfth article treaty May seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, at a rate not exceeding seven cents per pound, for the fiscal year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, thirty thousand four hundred and ninety-two dollars, or so much thereof as shall be necessary. For the payment of female teachers employed on the reservation toFemale teachers. instruct Indian girls in domestic economy, per thirteenth article treaty May seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, for the fiscal year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, one thousand dollars.
Sec. 2. *And be it further enacted*, That, to provide for the usual distributionMedals. of medals among the chiefs of the Indian tribes, the sum of five thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. Sec. 3. *And be it further enacted*, That the Secretary of the Treasury562 Certain annuities to be paid in coin.is authorized to pay in coin such of the annuities as by the terms of any treaty of the United States with any Indian tribe, are required to be paid in coin.
Sec. 4. Chiefs, &c., of Stockbridge Munsees may enter a homestead.*And be it further enacted*, That, each of the chiefs, warriors, and heads of families of the Stockbridge Munsee tribes of Indians residing in the County of Shawana and State of Wisconsin, may, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, enter a homestead and become entitled to all the benefits of an act entitled “An act to secure homesteads 1862, ch. 76.Vol. xii. p. 392.to actual settlers on the public domain,” approved May twenty, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, free from any fee or charge whatever, and any Abandoned reservations maybe sold.part of the lands being a part of their present reservation, which may be abandoned under the foregoing provisions, may be sold under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, and the proceeds applied for the benefit of such Indians as may settle on said homesteads, to aid them in improving Homestead not subject to tax, &c.the same.
The said homestead thus secured shall not be subject to any tax, levy, or sale whatever, nor shall the same be sold, conveyed, mortgaged, or in any manner encumbered except upon the decree of the district court of the United States, as hereinafter provided. Whenever any Chiefs, &c., may become citizens.of said chiefs, warriors, or heads of families of said tribes, having filed with the clerk of the district court of the United States a declaration of his intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to dissolve Proceedings.all relations with any Indian tribe, two years previous thereto, shall appear in said court, and prove to the satisfaction thereof, by-the testimony of two citizens of the United States, that for five years last past he has adopted the habits of civilized life, that he has maintained himself and family by his own industry, that he reads and speaks the English language, that he is well disposed to become a peaceable and orderly citizen; and that he has sufficient capacity to manage his own affairs; the court may enter a decree admitting him to all the rights of a citizen of the United States, and thenceforth he shall be no longer held or treated as a member of any Indian tribe, but shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges, and be subject to all the duties and liabilities to taxation of other citizens of the United States.
But nothing herein contained shall be construed to deprive them of annuities to which they are or may be entitled. Sec. 5. Portions of appropriations for tribes in hostility, may be expended for individual loyal members of tribe.*And be it further enacted*, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized to expend such part of the amount herein appropriated to carry into effect any treaty stipulation with any tribe or tribes of Indians, all or any portion of whom shall be in a State of actual hostility to the government of the United States, including the Creeks, Choctaws, Chickasaws, Seminoles, Wichitas, and other affiliated tribes, as well as the Cherokees, as may he found necessary to support such individual members of said tribes as have been driven from their homes or reduced to want on account of their friendship to the United States, and enable them to subsist until they can support themselves in their own Account to be kept.country: *Provided*, That an account shall be kept of the sums so paid for the benefit of the said members of said tribes, which account shall be rendered to congress, at the commencement of the next session thereof, Purchases how made.and all the purchases of articles for the purposes above set forth, shall be made of the lowest responsible bidder after sufficient public notice by advertisement in appropriate newspapers: *Provided, also*, That the said Secretary shall not be required to accept any bid which is in his judgment unreasonable in its character: *Provided, further*, That no part of No part to be expended for certain Indians.said annuities shall be expended for Indians outside of the Indian Territory south of Kansas, except in providing for such individual Indians or families as are sick and unable to remove to that territory, or such as may be driven out of that territory by armed rebels, after the passage of this act.
Sec. 6. *And be it further enacted*, That the Secretary of the Treasury563 be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, in lieu of the bonds for theThe Secretary of the Treasury to pay $250,000 in money in lieu of bonds, for support of certain Cherokees, Creeks, &c.1861, ch. 85.Vol. xii. p. 238. sum of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, appropriated for the use of the Choctaw Indians, by an act entitled “An act making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Indian department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with the various Indian tribes, for the year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and sixty-two,” approved March second, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, to pay to the Secretary of the Interior two hundred and fifty thousand dollars for the relief and support of individual members of Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Seminole, Wichita, and other affiliated tribes of Indians, who have been driven from their homes and reduced to want on account of their friendship to the government, as contemplated by the provisions of an act entitled “An act making appropriations for the current and contingent1862. ch. 135.Vol. xii. p. 528. expenses of the Indian department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with the various Indian tribes for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-three,” approved July fifth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two.
Sec. 7. *And be it further enacted*, That the Secretary of War be, andSecretary of War to furnish temporary relief to refugee Indians. he is hereby, authorized to furnish the so-called refugee Indians in the Indian Territory such temporary relief as may be absolutely necessary, including clothing and provisions during the residue of the fiscal year ending the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, to be furnished out of any money appropriated for the commissary and quarter-master’s department: *Provided*, That a detailed report shall be made toReport to congress. congress, at its next session, of all expenditures made for their relief.
Sec. 8. *And be it further enacted*, That any person who may drive orUnlawful driving, &c., stock, horses, &c., from Indian Territory, &c., how punished. remove, except as hereinafter provided, any cattle, horses, or other stock from the Indian Territory for the purposes of trade or commerce, shall be guilty of a felony, and on conviction be punished by fine not exceeding five thousand dollars, or by imprisonment not exceeding three years, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Sec. 9. *And be it further enacted*, That the agent of each tribe ofAgents of Indian tribes may sell horses, cattle &c., for Indians. Indians, lawfully residing in the said Indian Territory, be, and be is hereby, authorized to sell for the benefit of said Indians any cattle, horses, or other live stock belonging to said Indians, and not required for their use and subsistence, under such regulations as shall be established by the Secretary of the Interior: *Provided*, That nothing in this and the precedingProviso. section shall interfere with the execution of any order lawfully issued by the Secretary of War, connected with the movement or subsistence of the troops of the United States.
Approved, March 3, 1865. RESOLUTIONS. No. 1: authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to expend a Portion of the contingent Fund for enlarging the Navy Department Building. Resolution 1 13 Stat. 565 1864-12-15 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS. Sess. II. Res. 1, 3, 4, 5. 1865. 565 [No. 1.] Joint Resolution *authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to expend a Portion of the contingent Fund for enlarging the Navy Department Building.* Dec. 15, 1864. *Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the Secretary of the NavyEnlargement of Navy Department building. be, and he hereby is, authorized to expend so much of the contingent fund heretofore appropriated as may be necessary for the enlargement of the Navy Department building to meet the wants of the department.
Approved, December 15, 1864. No. 3: tendering the Thanks of Congress to Captain John A. Window, U. S. Navy, and to the Officers and Men under his Command on Board the U. S. Steamer Kearsarge, in her Conflict with the piratical Craft the “Alabama;” in Compliance with the President’s Recommendation to Congress of the fifth of December, eighteen hundred and sixty-four. Resolution 3 13 Stat. 565 1864-12-20 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 3.] A Resolution *tendering the Thanks of Congress to Captain John A. Window, U. S. Navy, and to the Officers and Men under his Command on Board the U. S. Steamer Kearsarge, in her Conflict with the piratical Craft the “Alabama;” in Compliance with the President’s Recommendation to Congress of the fifth of December, eighteen hundred and sixty-four.* Dec. 20, 1864. *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the thanks of congressThanks to Capt.
Winslow, &c., of the Kearsarge. are due, and are hereby tendered, to Captain John A. Winslow, of the United States navy, and to the officers, petty officers, seamen, and marines of the United States steamer “Kearsarge,” for the skill and gallantry exhibited by him and the officers and men under his command, in the brilliant action on the nineteenth of June, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, between that ship and the piratical craft “Alabama”—a vessel superior to his own in tonnage, in guns, and in the number of her crew.
Approved, December 20, 1864. No. 4: tendering the Thanks of Congress to Lieutenant William B. Cushing, of the United States Navy, and to the Officers and Men who assisted him in his gallant and perilous Achievement in destroying the rebel Steamer “Albemarle,” in Compliance with the President’s Recommendation to Congress of the fifth of December, eighteen hundred [and] sixty-four. Resolution 4 13 Stat. 565 1864-12-20 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 4.] A Resolution *tendering the Thanks of Congress to Lieutenant William B. Cushing, of the United States Navy, and to the Officers and Men who assisted him in his gallant and perilous Achievement in destroying the rebel Steamer “Albemarle,” in Compliance with the President’s Recommendation to Congress of the fifth of December, eighteen hundred* [*and*]* sixty-four*. Dec. 20, 1864. *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slates of America in Congress assembled*, Thanks to Lieut.
Cushing, &c. for the destruction of the Albemarle. That the thanks of congress are due, and are hereby tendered, to Lieutenant William B. Cushing, of the United States navy, and to the officers and men under his command, for the skill and gallantry exhibited by them in the destruction of the rebel iron-clad steamer “Albemarle,” at Plymouth, North Carolina, on the night of the twenty-seventh of October, eighteen hundred and sixty-four. Approved, December 20, 1864. No. 5: tendering the Thanks of the People and of Congress to Major-General William T.
Sherman, and the Officers and Soldiers of his Command, for their gallant Conduct in their late brilliant Movement through Georgia. Resolution 5 13 Stat. 565 1865-01-10 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 5.] Joint Resolution *tendering the Thanks of the People and of Congress to Major-General William T.
Sherman, and the Officers and Soldiers of his Command, for their gallant Conduct in their late brilliant Movement through Georgia*. Jan. 10, 1865. *Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Thanks to Major-General Sherman, &c. That the thanks of the people and of the congress of the United States are due and are hereby tendered to Major-General William T. Sherman, and through him to the officers and men under his command, for their gallantry and good conduct in their566THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.
Sess. II. Res. 6, 7, 8. 1865. late campaign from Chattanooga to Atlanta, and the triumphal march thence through Georgia to Savannah, terminating in the capture and occupation of that city; and that the President cause a copy of this joint resolution to be engrossed and forwarded to Major-General Sherman. Approved, January 10, 1865. No. 6: providing for the Termination of the Reciprocity Treaty of fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, between the United States and Great Britain.
Resolution 6 13 Stat. 566 1865-01-18 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 6.] Joint Resolution *providing for the Termination of the Reciprocity Treaty of fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, between the United States and Great Britain*. Jan. 18, 1865. Notice to terminate the Reciprocity Treaty with Great Britain.Whereas it is provided in the Reciprocity Treaty concluded at Washington, the fifth of June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, between the United States, of the one part, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, of the other part, that this treaty “shall remain in force for Vol. x. p. 1089.ten years from the date at which it may come into operation, and further until the expiration of twelve months after either of the high contracting parties shall give notice to the other of its wish to terminate the same;” and whereas it appears, by a proclamation of the President of the United Vol. x. p. 1179.States, bearing date sixteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, that the treaty came into operation on that day; and whereas, further, it is no longer for the interests of the United States to continue the same in force:
Therefore, *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That notice be given of the termination of the Reciprocity Treaty, according to the provision therein contained for the termination of the same; and the President of the United States is hereby charged with the communication of such notice to the government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Approved, January 18, 1865. No. 7: to present the Thanks of Congress to Brevet Major-General Alfred H.
Terry, and the Officers and Men under his Command. Resolution 7 13 Stat. 566 1865-01-24 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 7.] A Resolution *to present the Thanks of Congress to Brevet Major-General Alfred H. Terry, and the Officers and Men under his Command*. Jan. 24, 1865. *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled*, Thanks to Brevet Major-General Terry. &c.
That the thanks of congress are hereby presented to Brevet Major-General Alfred H. Terry, and to the officers and men under his command, for the unsurpassed gallantry and skill exhibited by them it the attack upon Fort Fisher, and the brilliant and decisive victory by which that important work has been captured from the rebel forces and placed in the possession and under the authority of the United States; and for their long and faithful services and unwavering devotion to the cause of the country, in the midst of the greatest difficulties and dangers.
Sec. 2. Communication of resolution.*And be it further resolved*, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is, requested to communicate this resolution to General Terry, and through him to the officers and soldiers under his command. Approved, January 24, 1865. No. 8: tendering the Thanks of Congress to Rear-Admiral David D. Porter, and to the Officers, Petty Officers, Seamen, and Marines under his Command, for their Gallantry and good Conduct in the recent Capture of Fort Fisher.
Resolution 8 13 Stat. 566 1865-01-24 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 8.] A Resolution *tendering the Thanks of Congress to Rear-Admiral David D. Porter, and to the Officers, Petty Officers, Seamen, and Marines under his Command, for their Gallantry and good Conduct in the recent Capture of Fort Fisher*.
Jan. 24, 1865. *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Thanks to Rear-Admiral Purler, &c. That the thanks of congress are hereby presented to Rear-Admiral David D. Porter, and to the officers, petty officers, seamen, and marines under his command, for the unsurpassed gallantry and skill exhibited by them in the attacks upon Fort Fisher, and the brilliant and decisive victory by which that important work has been captured from the rebel forces and placed in the possession and under the authority of the United States; and for their long and faithful services and unwavering devotion to the cause of the country in the midst of the greatest difficulties and dangers.
THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS. Sess. II. Res. 9, 10, 11, 12. 1865. 567 Sec. 2. *And be it further resolved*, That the President of the UnitedCommunication of resolution. States be requested to communicate this resolution to Admiral Porter, and through him to the officers, seamen, and marines under his command. Approved, January 24, 1865. No. 9: authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to give the necessary Notice stipulated pending the Intention of the United States to purchase the Building known as Merchants’ Exchange, New York City, now used for Custom-House Purposes.
Resolution 9 13 Stat. 567 1865-01-25 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 9.] Joint Resolution *authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to give the necessary Notice stipulated pending the Intention of the United States to purchase the Building known as Merchants’ Exchange, New York City, now used for Custom-House Purposes*.
Jan. 25, 1865. *Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the Secretary of theNotice to owners of Merchants exchange in New York. Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized to give notice to the owners of the building in New York city known as the Merchants’ Exchange, and occupied as a custom-house, of the intention of the United States to purchase the same, for the sum of one million dollars, in accordance with the terms stipulated in the existing lease of the property to the government.
Approved, January 25, 1865. No. 10: reserving Mineral Lands from the Operation of all Acts, passed at the first Session of the Thirty-eighth Congress, granting Lands, or extending the Time of former Grants. Resolution 10 13 Stat. 567 1865-01-30 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 10.] Joint Resolution *reserving Mineral Lands from the Operation of all Acts, passed at the first Session of the Thirty-eighth Congress, granting Lands, or extending the Time of former Grants*.
Jan. 30, 1865. *Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That no act passed at the firstGrants of lands to states or corporations not to include mineral lands. session of the thirty-eighth congress, granting lands to states or corporations, to aid in the construction of roads or for other purposes, or to extend the time of grants heretofore made, shall be so construed as to embrace mineral lands, which in all cases shall be, and are, reserved exclusively to the United States, unless otherwise specially provided in the act or acts making the grant.
Approved, January 30, 1865. No. 11: submitting to the Legislatures of the several States a Proposition to amend the Constitution of the United States. Resolution 11 13 Stat. 567 1865-02-01 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 11.] A Resolution *submitting to the Legislatures of the several States a Proposition to amend the Constitution of the United States*.
Feb. 1, 1865. *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, (*two thirds of both Houses con- curring*.) That the following article be proposed lo the legislatures ofProposed amendment of the constitution. the several states as an amendment to the constitution of the United States, which, when ratified by three fourths of said legislatures, shall be valid, to all intents and purposes, as a part of the said constitution, namely:— Article XIII.
Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction. Section 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. Approved, February 1, 1865. No. 12: declaring certain States not entitled to Representation in the Electoral College. Resolution 12 13 Stat. 567 1865-02-08 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 12.] Joint Resolution *declaring certain States not entitled to Representation in the Electoral College*. Feb. 8, 1865. Whereas the inhabitants and local authorities of the States of Virginia,Preamble. North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Tennessee rebelled against the government of the United States, and were in such condition on the eighth day of November, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, that no valid election for electors of President and Vice-President of the United States, according to the constitution and laws thereof, was held therein on said day:
Therefore, *Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United*568THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS. Sess. II. Res. 13, 14, 15. 1865 *States of America in Congress assembled*, Certain states in rebellion declared not entitled to representation in the electoral college. That the states mentioned in the preamble to this joint resolution are not entitled to representation in the electoral college for the choice of President and Vice-President of the United States, for the term of office commencing on the fourth day of March, eighteen hundred and sixty-five; and no electoral votes shall be received or counted from said states concerning the choice of President and Vice-President for said term of office.
Approved, February 8, 1865. No. 13: to terminate the Treaty of eighteen hundred and seventeen, regulating the naval Force on the Lakes. Resolution 13 13 Stat. 568 1865-02-18 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 13.] Joint Resolution *to terminate the Treaty of eighteen hundred and seventeen, regulating the naval Force on the Lakes*.
Feb. 9, 1865. Preamble.Vol. viii. p. 231.Whereas the United States, of the one part, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, of the other part, by a treaty bearing date April, eighteen hundred and seventeen, have regulated the naval force upon the lakes, and it was further provided that “if either party should hereafter be desirous of annulling this stipulation and should give notice to that effect to the other party, it shall cease to be binding after the expiration of six months from the date of such notice;” and whereas the pence of our frontier is now endangered by hostile expeditions against tho commerce of the lakes, and by other acts of lawless persons, which the naval three of the two countries, allowed by the existing treaty, may be insufficient to prevent; and whereas, further, the President of the United States has proceeded to give the notice required for the termination of the treaty by a communication which took effect on the twenty-third November, eighteen hundred and sixty-four:
Therefore, *Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Notice to terminate the treaty regulating the naval force on the lakes.That the notice given by the President of the United States to the government of Great Britain and Ireland to terminate the treaty of eighteen hundred and seventeen, regulating the naval force upon the lakes, is hereby adopted and ratified as if the same had been authorized by congress.
Approved, February 9, 1865. No. 14: tendering the Thanks of Congress to Major-General Philip H. Sheridan and the Officers and Men under his Command. Resolution 14 13 Stat. 568 1865-02-09 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 14.] Joint Resolution *tendering the Thanks of Congress to Major-General Philip H.
Sheridan and the Officers and Men under his Command*. Feb. 9, 1865. *Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Thanks to Major-General Sheridan, and his ofticers and men. That the thanks of congress are hereby tendered to Major-General Philip H. Sheridan and to the officers and men under his command, for the gallantry, military skill, and courage displayed in the brilliant series of victories achieved by them in the valley of the Shenandoah, and especially for their services at Cedar Run, on the nineteenth day of October, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, which retrieved the fortunes of the day, and thus averted a great disaster.
Sec. 2. Resolution to be communicated.*And be it further resolved*, That the President of the United States be, and hereby is, requested to communicate this resolution to Major-General Sheridan, and through him to the officers and soldiers under his command. Approved, February 9, 1865. No. 15: providing for the Compilation of a Congressional Directory at each Session. Resolution 15 13 Stat. 568 1865-02-14 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 15.] A Resolution *providing for the Compilation of a Congressional Directory at each Session*. Feb. 14, 1865. *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Congressional Directory. That the Congressional Directory be compiled under the direction of the joint committee on public printing, and published by the superintendent of public printing—the first edition for each session to be ready for distribution within one week after the commencement thereof.
Approved, February 14, 1865. No. 16: appointing General Richard Delafield to be a Regent of the Smithsonian Institution. Resolution 16 13 Stat. 569 1865-02-14 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public THIRTT-EIGHTH CONGRESS. Sess. II. Res. 16, 17, 18, 19. 1865. 569 [No. 16.] A Resolution *appointing General Richard Delafield to be a Regent of the Smithsonian Institution*.
Feb. 14, 1865. *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, General Richard Delafield to he regent of Smithsonian Institution. That Richard Delafield, resident of Washington city, be, and he hereby is, appointed a regent of the Smithsonian Institution, in the place of Joseph G. Totten, deceased. Approved, February 14, 1865. No. 17: to extend the Time for the Reversion to the United States of the Lands granted by Congress to aid in the Construction of a Railroad from Pare Marquette to Flint, and for the Completion of said Road.
Resolution 17 13 Stat. 569 1865-02-17 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 17.] A Resolution *to extend the Time for the Reversion to the United States of the Lands granted by Congress to aid in the Construction of a Railroad from Pare Marquette to Flint, and for the Completion of said Road*.
February 17, 1865. *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Time for reversion to the United States of certain lands in Michigan granted to rail-roads, extended. That the time specified in the fourth section of the act of congress approved June three, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, entitled “An act making a grant of alternate sections of the public lands to the State of Michigan to aid in the construction of certain railroads in said state, and for other purposes,” for the reversion to the United States of the lands granted by said act to aid in the construction1850, ch. 44, § 4.Vol. xi. p. 22. of a railroad from Pere Marquette to Flint, and for the completion of said road, be, and the same is hereby, extended for the term of five years.
Approved, February 17, 1865. No. 18: to enable the Secretary of the Treasury to obtain the Title to certain Property in Carson City and State of Nevada, for the Purposes of a Branch Mint located in said Place. Resolution 18 13 Stat. 569 1865-02-23 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 18.] Joint Resolution *to enable the Secretary of the Treasury to obtain the Title to certain Property in Carson City and State of Nevada, for the Purposes of a Branch Mint located in said Place*.
Feb. 23, 1865. Whereas the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, in orderPreamble. to carry into effect an act entitled “An act to establish a branch mint of the United States in the Territory of Nevada,” approved March third, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, has purchased of Moses Job and1863, ch. 96.Vol. xii. p. 770. Margaret, his wife, and James L. Riddle, the preëmptors and occupants thereof, certain city or town lots in said Carson City, together with all the valuable improvements thereon; and whereas it is highly important for the interest of the government to obtain, at an early day, the use and possession of said property, to establish and open said branch mint:
Therefore, *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the Secretary of theTitle to certain real estate in Carson City to be obtained for a branch mint. Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized to receive and accept from said Moses Job and Margaret, his wife, and James L. Riddle, such relinquishments and conveyances of their right and claim to said lots and property as he, the said Secretary, shall deem sufficient for the extinguishment of any claim, right, or title which the said Moses Job and Margaret, his wife, and James L.
Riddle may or can have thereto; and said lots and property shall thereafter be reserved from public sale, preemption, or homestead settlement, and shall remain the property of the United States. Approved, February 23, 1865. No. 19: to facilitate the Adjustment of certain Accounts of the American Colonization Society for the Support of recaptured Africans in Liberia. Resolution 19 13 Stat. 569 1865-02-23 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 19.] Joint Resolution *to facilitate the Adjustment of certain Accounts of the American Colonization Society for the Support of recaptured Africans in Liberia*. Feb. 23, 1865. *Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the Secretary of the InteriorAccounts of the American Colonization Society to be adjusted. be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to adjust and settle the accounts of the American Colonization Society for the support of recaptured Africans in Liberia, under contracts made for that purpose under the authority of the act of congress approved June sixteenth, eighteen1860, ch. 136.Vol. xii, p. 40. hundred and sixty, on the principles of equity.
Approved, February 23, 1865. No. 20: directing the Secretary of the Treasury to issue American Registers to British Schooners “Minnie Williams” and “E. M. Baxter.” Resolution 20 13 Stat. 570 1865-02-25 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public 570 THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS. Sess. II. Res. 20, 23, 24, 25. 1865. [No. 20.] Joint Resolution *directing the Secretary of the Treasury to issue American Registers to British Schooners “Minnie Williams” and “E.
M. Baxter.”* Feb. 25, 1865. *Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Registers to issue to the schooners “Minnie Williams,” and “E. M. Baxter.” That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized and directed to issue American registers to the British-built schooners “Minnie Williams” and “E. M. Baxter,” said vessels being now owned by a citizen of Buffalo, New York. Approved, February 25, 1865. No. 23: in Relation to the Distribution of Books and Documents.
Resolution 23 13 Stat. 570 1865-02-28 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 23.] Joint Resolution *in Relation to the Distribution of Books and Documents*. Feb. 28, 1865. *Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Distribution of certain books and documents.
That the undistributed portions of the books and documents heretofore printed or purchased for its use by order of either house of congress, previous to the thirty-seventh congress, and now deposited in the Interior Department and elsewhere, be distributed to members of the present congress, under the direction of the joint committee on printing; and said committee is hereby directed to divide the books in question into parcels equal in number to the whole number of senators, representatives, and delegates from territories, and as nearly equal, in value and importance as possible, and to distribute them to the senators, representatives, and delegates by such method as may be found most feasible and proper.
Approved, February 28, 1865. No. 24: to provide for the Publication of a full Army Register. Resolution 24 13 Stat. 570 1865-03-02 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 24.] Joint Resolution *to provide for the Publication of a full Army Register*. March 2, 1865. *Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Full army register to be published.
That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and required to cause to be printed and published a full roster or roll of all general, field, line, and staff officers of volunteers who have been in the army of the United States at any time since the beginning of the present rebellion, including all informal organizations which have been recognized or accepted and paid by the United States, showing whether they are yet in the service, or have been discharged therefrom, and giving casualties and other explanations proper Copies may be sold.for such register.
And, to defray in whole or in part the expenses of this publication, an edition of twenty-five thousand copies of such enlarged register shall be published and may be sold to officers, soldiers, or citizens, at a price which shall not more than cover the actual cost of paper, printing, and binding, and shall not in any case exceed one dollar per volume. Approved, March 2, 1865. No. 25: authorizing a Contract with William H. Powell for a Picture for the Capitol. Resolution 25 13 Stat. 570 1865-03-02 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 25.] Joint Resolution *authorizing a Contract with William H. Powell for a Picture for the Capitol*. March 2, 1865. *Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Contract with William H. Powell for picture. That the joint committee on the library be, and they are hereby, directed to enter into a contract with William H. Powell, of the State of Ohio, to paint a picture for the United States, to be placed at the head of one of the grand staircases in the Capitol, illustrative of some naval victory; the particular subject of the Expense not to exceed $25,000.painting to be agreed on by the committee and the artist: *Provided*, That the entire expense of said picture shall not exceed twenty-five thousand Mode of payment.dollars, and two thousand dollars shall be paid to said William H.
Powell, in advance, to enable him to prepare for the work, the remainder of said instalments at intervals of not less than one year, the last instalment to be retained until the picture is completed and put up. Approved, March 2, 1865. No. 27: to encourage the Employment of disabled and discharged Soldiers. Resolution 27 13 Stat. 571 1865-03-03 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS. Sess. II. Res. 27, 28, 29, 30. 1865. 571 [No. 27.] A Resolution *to encourage the Employment of disabled and discharged Soldiers*. March 3, 1865. *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled*, That persons honorably dischargedPreference in appointments to civil offices to be given to disabled and discharged soldiers. from the military or naval service by reason of disability resulting from wounds or sickness incurred in the line of duty, should be preferred for appointments to civil offices, provided they shall be found to possess the business capacity necessary for the proper discharge of the duties of such offices.
Sec. 2. *And be it further resolved*, That, in grateful recognition ofGeneral preference recommended. the services, sacrifices, and sufferings of persons honorably discharged from the military and naval service of the country, by reason of wounds, disease, or the expiration of terms of enlistment, it is respectfully recommended to bankers, merchants, manufacturers, mechanics, farmers, and persons engaged in industrial pursuits, to give them the preference for appointments to remunerative situation[s] and employments.
Approved, March 3, 1865. No. 28: of Thanks to Major-General George H. Thomas and the Army under his Command. Resolution 28 13 Stat. 571 1865-03-03 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 28.] Joint Resolution *of Thanks to Major-General George H. Thomas and the Army under his Command*. March 3, 1865. *Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the thanks of congressThanks of congress to Major-General Thomas, &c. are due, and are hereby tendered, to Major-General George H.
Thomas and the officers and soldiers under his command for their skill and dauntless courage, by which the rebel army under General Hood was signally defeated and driven from the State of Tennessee. Approved, March 3, 1865. No. 29: to encourage Enlistments and to promote the Efficiency of the military Forces of the United States. Resolution 29 13 Stat. 571 1865-03-03 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 29.] A Resolution *to encourage Enlistments and to promote the Efficiency of the military Forces of the United States*. March 3, 1865. *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Wife and children of persons enlisted into the military or naval service to be free. That, for the purpose of encouraging enlistments and promoting the efficiency of the military and naval forces of the United States, it is hereby enacted that the wife and children, if any be have, of any person that has been, or may be, mustered into the military or naval service of the United States, shall, from and after the passage of this aet, be forever free, any law, usage, or custom whatsoever to the contrary notwithstanding; and in determining who is or was theEvidence of marriage, &c. wife and who are the children of the enlisted person herein mentioned, evidence that he and the woman claimed to be his wife have cohabited together, or associated as husband and wife, and so continued to cohabit or associate at the time of the enlistment, or evidence that a form or ceremony of marriage, whether such marriage was or was not authorized or recognized by law, has been entered into or celebrated by them, and that the parties thereto thereafter lived together, or associated or cohabited as husband and wife, and so continued to live, cohabit, or associate at the time of the enlistment, shall be deemed sufficient proof of marriage for the purposes of this act, and the children born of any such marriage shall be deemed and taken to be the children embraced within the provisions of this act, whether such marriage shall or shall not have been dissolved at the time of such enlistment.
Approved, March 3, 1865. No. 30: to authorize and direct an Inventory of Articles in the Quartermaster’s Depots of the United States, and in the Possession of the Naval Storekeepers of the United States. Resolution 30 13 Stat. 571 1865-03-03 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 30.] A Resolution *to authorize and direct an Inventory of Articles in the Quartermaster’s Depots of the United States, and in the Possession of the Naval Storekeepers of the United States*.
March 3, 1865. *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Inspection to be made of quarter-master’s department. That the Secretary of War be, and is hereby, directed to cause a strict inspection to be made of the quartermaster’s department, as soon as practicable after the passage of this572THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS. Sess. II. Res. 31, 32, 33. 1865 Comparison between reports and articles on hand.resolution, and a comparison to be made between the reports of the officers in charge of the quartermaster’s depots at New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Saint Louis, and Louisville, and the articles on hand.
Sec. 2. Inventory of property in possession of naval storekeepers.*And be it further resolved*, That the Secretary of the Navy, in like manner, be directed to cause an inventory to be made of all the property of the United States, in possession of the several naval storekeepers of the United States. Approved, March 3, 1865. No. 31: relating to International Exhibitions at Bergen, in Norway, and Oporto, in Portugal, during the Summer of eighteen hundred and sixty-five. Resolution 31 13 Stat. 572 1865-03-03 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 31.] A Resolution *relating to International Exhibitions at Bergen, in Norway, and Oporto, in Portugal, during the Summer of eighteen hundred and sixty-five*. March 3, 1865. Preamble.Whereas the governments of the kingdom of Sweden and Norway, and of the kingdom of Portugal, have communicated to the government of the United States the programmed of two international exhibitions to be held respectively at Bergen, in Norway, and at Oporto, in Portugal, during the summer of eighteen hundred and sixty-five:
Therefore, *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, International exhibitions at Bergen, Norway, and Oporto, Portugal. That the President of the United States is hereby charged with the duty of making known to the people of the United States, by proclamation, or otherwise, as shall to him seem best, the facts in his possession relating to the international exhibitions proposed to be held at Bergen, Norway, and Oporto, Portugal, during the summer of eighteen hundred and sixty-five, and of inviting Proviso.their participation therein:
Provided, That no expense shall be incurred for any agency with regard to such exhibition; nor shall any claim of any agent of our government be hereafter recognized. Approved, March 3, 1865. No. 32: to amend the joint Resolution entitled “Joint Resolution in Relation to the Public Printing,” approved June twenty-third, eighteen hundred and sixty. Resolution 32 13 Stat. 572 1865-03-03 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 32.] Joint Resolution *to amend the joint Resolution entitled “Joint Resolution in Relation to the Public Printing,” approved June twenty-third, eighteen hundred and sixty*. March 3, 1865.Vol. xii. p. 117. *Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Paper for printing, how purchased. That the superintendent of public printing shall be, and he is hereby, authorized to purchase the paper required for the public printing by accepting the sealed proposals of the lowest bidder or bidders for any specific portion or portions of the whole amount of any particular kind of paper required, for either three months, six months, or one year, the minimum portion to be specified by the superintendent in his advertisement for proposals, and to be as low as will, in his judgment, most increase competition, and be most advantageous to the United States.
In all other respects the proposals and contracts shall be subject to the conditions and requirements of the existing law; and any contractor failing to comply with the terms of his contract, under this resolution, shall be liable to the same extent, and in the same manner as provided in the like case in the joint resolution hereby amended; and it shall be the duty of the superintendent to report fully in regard to all proposals and contracts for paper in his annual report to congress, and also in regard to all proposals and contracts for lithographing and engraving.
Approved, March 3, 1865. No. 33: directing Inquiry into the Condition of the Indian Tribes, and their Treatment by the Civil and Military Authorities. Resolution 33 13 Stat. 572 1865-03-03 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 33.] A Resolution *directing Inquiry into the Condition of the Indian Tribes, and their Treatment by the Civil and Military Authorities*.
March 3, 1865. *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Joint committee on the condition of the Indian tribes. That there be raised a joint committee, to consist of three members of the Senate, to be appointed by the president of the Senate, and four members of the present House, to be appointed by the Duties and powers.speaker of the House of Representatives, to inquire into the present condition of the Indian tribes, and especially into the manner in which they are treated by the civil and military authorities of the United States,THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.
Sess. II. Res. 34, 35, 36. 1865.573 with power to sit during the recess of congress; to send for persons and papers; to employ a clerk, to subpœna or compel the attendance of witnesses; to hear the complaints of Indian chiefs, and examine fully into the conduct of Indian agents and superintendents, and also into the management of the bureau of Indian affairs in the Department of the Interior; and to report at the next session of congress such legislation as may beReport.Appropriation. necessary for the better administration of Indian affairs; and that there be, and is hereby, appropriated out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of fifteen thousand dollars to defray the expenses of the same.
Approved, March 3, 1865. No. 34: to extend the Time for constructing the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad, in Iowa, and filing a Map of Relocation. Resolution 34 13 Stat. 573 1865-03-03 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 34] A Resolution *to extend the Time for constructing the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad, in Iowa, and filing a Map of Relocation*.
March 3, 1865. *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Time for constructing Burlington and Missouri River Railroad, &c., extended. That the time allowed by the eighth section of the act entitled “An act to amend an act entitled ‘An act making a grant of lands to the State of Iowa, in alternate sections, to aid in the construction of certain railroads in said state,’ approved May fifteenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-six,” for the construction annually of sections1856, ch. 28.Vol. xi. p. 9. of twenty miles each of the Burlington and Missouri River railroad, be, and the same is hereby, extended one year, and that the provision of the second section of the act approved first of July, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, entitled “An act to regulate the compensation of registers and receivers of the land-offices in the several states and territories in the location1864, ch. 103. § 8.*Ante*, p. 98.1864, ch. 196, § 2.*Ante*, p. 335. of lands by the states and corporations under grants by congress,” which requires that a map of the change of location shall be filed with the commissioner of the general land-office within one year, be, and the same is hereby, repealed.
Approved, March 3, 1865. No. 35: transferring Maps and other Documents relating to the Surveys of the Pacific Railroad to the Department of the Interior. Resolution 35 13 Stat. 573 1865-03-03 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 35.] A Resolution *transferring Maps and other Documents relating to the Surveys of the Pacific Railroad to the Department of the Interior*.
March 3, 1865. *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That all maps, profiles, and other drawings,Department of the Interior to possess all maps, &c., of surveys for Pacific Railroad. together with estimates and reports connected with explorations and surveys for the Pacific Railroad, made under the authority of the government, and all other information upon the subject of said road in the possession of any department of the government, be transferred to the Department of the Interior; and that the Secretary of the Interior be authorizedCopies to be furnished. to furnish copies of the same, free of charge, to the Union Pacific Railroad Company, so far as they may be useful in aiding said company in determining the proper route for said road.
Approved, March 3, 1865. No. 36: respecting the Publication of the Papers of James Madison. Resolution 36 13 Stat. 573 1865-03-03 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public [No. 36.] A Resolution *respecting the Publication of the Papers of James Madison*. March 3, 1865. Whereas the joint committee of the two houses of congress on thePreamble. library were authorized by an act approved August 18th, 1856, and1856, ch. 162.Vol. xi. p. 117.1860, ch. 211.Vol. xii. p. 109. amended June 25th, 1860, to cause to be printed and published one thousand copies of the papers of James Madison; and whereas the sum appropriated for such purpose has been found insufficient:
Therefore, *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the said joint library committeeEdition of Madison papers. are hereby authorized to contract for the publishing of five hundred copies of said papers, in lieu of the one thousand copies heretofore authorized, and for the same sum. Approved, March 3, 1865. No. 87: to purchase Mail Pouches or Bores of Marshall Smith’s Patent for the Postal Service, and for other Purposes.
Resolution 87 13 Stat. 574 1865-03-03 Little, Brown and Company text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-27 38 2 13 public 574 THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS. Sess. II. Res. 37. 1863. [No. 87.] A Resolution *to purchase Mail Pouches or Bores of Marshall Smith’s Patent for the Postal Service, and for other Purposes*. March 3, 1865. *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Mail-pouches, &c., of Marshall Smith’s patent may be bought for postal service.
That the Postmaster-General be, and he is hereby, authorized to purchase of Marshall Smith such number of mail pouches or boxes (constructed on the principle of letters-patent issued April twenty-eight, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, and May seventeen, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, to said Smith) as he may deem proper to Patent for fastening mail-bags.fully test their utility and value in the postal service; and also to test a new mode of fastening mail-bags, invented by Solomon Andrews, and to secure a patent for the same, and that the expense thereof shall be paid out of any appropriation heretofore made or hereafter to be made to the Post-Office Department.
Approved, March 3, 1865. 38 38 1 1863 1864 575 PRIVATE ACTS OF THE THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES, *Passed at the first session, which was begun and held at the City of Washington, in the District of Columbia, on Monday, the seventh day of December, A. D.* 1863, *and ended on Monday, the fourth day of July, A. D.* 1864. Abraham Lincoln, President. Hannibal Hamlin, Vice-President and President of the Senate. Daniel Clark was elected President of the Senate, *pro tempore,* on the twenty-fifth day of April, and so acted until the end of the session.
Schuyler Colfax, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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