Chapter CXX. *making Appropriations for the current and contingent Expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling Treaty Stipulations with various Indian Tribes, for the Year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and seventy-two, and for other Purposes*
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CHAP. CXX.— An Act *making Appropriations for the current and contingent Expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling Treaty Stipulations with various Indian Tribes, for the Year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and seventy-two, and for other Purposes*. March 3, 1871. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the following sums be, Appropriations for expenses of the Indian department and treaty stipulations.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 :— Superintendents.For pay of eight superintendents of Indian affairs, namely:
Two superintendents for the tribes east of the Rocky mountains ; one for Oregon ; one for Washington Territory; one for the Territory of New Mexico; one for California; one for the Territory of Arizona; and one for Montana, nineteen thousand one hundred dollars. Agents.For pay of sixty-two agents of Indian affairs, namely: Three for the tribes in Oregon ; four for the tribes in New Mexico; one additional for Indians in New Mexico; one for the tribes in New Mexico; one for the tribes in Utah; one additional for the Indians in Utah; one for the tribes in the Territory of Utah; eleven for the tribes east of the Rocky mountains ; two for the tribes east of the Rocky mountains ; six for the Indians east of the Rocky mountains; namely, Sioux, Seminole, Omaha, Kickapoo, Kansas, and Neosho agencies; three for the tribes east of the Rocky mountains ; one for the Indians in the State of New York ; one for Green bay, Wisconsin ; three for the tribes in Washington Territory ; one for the Wichitas and neighboring tribes west of the Choctaws and Chickasaws; one for the tribes east of the Rocky mountains; one for the Indians in the Territory of New Mexico; one for the Ponea tribe; one for the Pawnees ; one for the Yankton Sioux; three for the tribes in the Territory of Washington; one for the Grand River and Uintah bands of Indians in the Territory of Colorado ; two for the Upper Missouri and the country adjacent thereto ; one for the Ottawas, Chippewas of Swan creek and Black river, and Christian Indians in Kansas;FORTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
Sess. III. Ch. 120. 1871.545 three agents for the State of California; one for the Kiowa, Apache, andIndian appropriations. Comanche Indians; one for the Sisseton and Wahpeton bands of Dakota or Sioux Indians; one for the bands of Sacs and Foxes of the Mississippi, now in Tama county, Iowa ; one for the Indians in the State of Nevada; one for the Crow tribe of Indians ; one for the Shoshones and Bannocks ; and one for the Sioux Indians of Devil’s lake, ninety-three thousand six hundred dollars: *Provided*, That it shall be the duty of theServices of such Indian agents and superintendents to be dispensed with when practicable.
President to dispense with the services of such Indian agents and superintendents herein mentioned as may be practicable; and where it is practicable, he shall require the same person to perform the duties of two agencies or superintendencies for one salary. For pay of six special agents: One for the Pueblo Indians in NewSpecial agents. Mexico; one for the Moquis Pueblos in Arizona; one for the Pi-Utes in Nevada; one for the Papagoes and others in Arizona; one for the Colorado River agency ; and one for the Bannocks and others at the Fort Hall reservation in Idaho Territory, nine thousand dollars.
For six sub-agents: Four for the tribes in Oregon, and two for theSub-agents. tribes in Washington Territory, six thousand dollars. For pay of clerk to superintendent for California, one thousand eightClerks. hundred dollars. For temporary clerks to superintendent, six thousand six hundred dollars. For pay of ninety interpreters, as follows: Twenty-one for the tribesInterpreters. in Oregon and the Territories of Washington, Utah, and New Mexico, at five hundred dollars each ; thirty-six for the tribes elsewhere, at four hundred dollars each; seventeen extra for the tribes elsewhere, at four hundred dollars each ; three for the Indian service in Utah, at five hundred dollars each; one for the Shoshones and one for the Utahs, at one thousand dollars each ; one for the Sisseton and Wahpeton bands of Sioux, four hundred dollars ; and one for the Sacs and Foxes of the Mississippi, now in Tama county, Iowa, four hundred dollars; nine for the Indian service in the Territories of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, and the State of Nevada, at five hundred dollars each; in all, forty thousand five hundred dollars.
For buildings at agencies, and repairs of same, ten thousand dollars.Agency buildings. For vaccine matter and vaccination of Indians, including deficiencyVaccination. for current fiscal year, five thousand dollars. For presents to and provisions for Indians, ten thousand dollars.Presents and provisions. For the manufacture of medals for Indians, five thousand dollars. For actual necessary expenses incurred, and that may hereafter beRescue and return of prisoners from Indians.Arrest, &c. of persons charged with crimes against Indians. incurred, by officers of the Indian department, in the rescue of prisoners from Indian tribes and returning them to their homes, and for expenses incident to the arrest and confinement within the territory of the United States, by order of such officers, of persons charged with crimes against the Indians, five thousand dollars.
For contingencies, including travelling, incidental, current, and contingentContingencies. expenses of superintendents and agents, and of their offices, thirty-eight thousand five hundred dollars. *Apaches, Kiowas, and Comanches*.— Apaches, Kiowas, and Comanches. For fourth of thirty instalments, as provided to be expended under the tenth article of the treaty of October twenty-one, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, concluded at Medicine Bodge Creek, in Kansas, with the Kiowas and Comanches, and under theVol. xv. pp. 684, 560. third article of the treaty of same date with the Apaches, thirty thousand dollars.
For purchase of clothing, as provided in the same treaties, twenty-six thousand dollars. For pay of carpenter, farmer, blacksmith, miller, and engineer, five thousand two hundred dollars. For pay of physician and teacher, two thousand five hundred dollars. 546 For last of three instalments, as provided in the same treaties, to be expended in presents to the ten persons of the said tribes who, in the judgment of the agent, may grow the most valuable crops for the period named, five hundred dollars.
For transportation of goods, five thousand dollars. For purchase of seeds and agricultural implements to be furnished each head of a family or lodge who intends to commence cultivating the soil, (say one hundred families,) ten thousand dollars. *Apaches of Arizona and New Mexico*.— Apaches of Arizona and New Mexico. For this amount, to be expended under the direction of the President, in collecting the Apaches of Arizona and New Mexico upon reservations, furnishing them with subsistence and other necessary articles, and to promote peace and civilization among them, seventy thousand dollars: *Provided*, That this appropriation shall be expended only in behalf of those Indians who go and remain upon said reservations, and refrain from hostilities. *Arickarees, Gros Ventres, and Mandans*.— Arickarees, Gros Ventres, and Mandans.
For this amount, to be expended in such goods, provisions, and other articles as the President may from time to time determine, including insurance and transportation thereof, in instructing in agricultural and mechanical pursuits, in providing employees, educating children, procuring medicine and medical attendance, care for and support of the aged, sick, and infirm, for the helpless orphans of said Indians, and in any other respect to promote their civilization, comfort, and improvement, forty thousand dollars. *Assinaboines*.— Assinaboines.
For this amount, to be expended in such goods, provisions, and other articles as the President may from time to time determine, including insurance and transportation thereof, in instructing in agricultural and mechanical pursuits, in providing employees, educating children, procuring medicine and medical attendance, care for and support of the aged, sick, and infirm, for the helpless orphans of said Indians, and in any other respect to promote their comfort, civilization, and improvement, thirty thousand dollars. *Blackfeet, Bloods, and Piegans*.— Blackfeet, Bloods, and Piegans.
For this amount, to be expended in such goods, provisions, and other articles as the President may from time to time determine, including insurance and transportation thereof, in instructing in agricultural and mechanical pursuits, in providing employees, educating children, procuring medicine and medical attendance, care for and support of the aged, sick, and infirm, for the helpless orphans of said Indians, and in every other respect to promote their civilization, comfort, and improvement, fifty thousand dollars. *Calapooias, Molallas, and Clackamas of Willamette Valley*.— Calapooias, Molallas, and Clackamas of Willamette valley.
For second of five instalments of the fourth series of annuity for beneficial objects, five thousand five hundred dollars. *Cheyennes and Arapahoes*.— Cheyennes and Arapahoes. For fourth of thirty instalments provided to be expended under tenth article treaty October twenty-eight, eighteen Vol. xv. p. 696.hundred and sixty-seven, twenty thousand dollars. For purchase of clothing, as per same article, fourteen thousand five hundred dollars. For pay of physician and teacher, as per thirteenth article same treaty, two thousand five hundred dollars.
For pay of carpenter, farmer, blacksmith, miller, and engineer, as per same article, five thousand two hundred dollars. For purchase of seeds and agricultural implements, to be furnished each head of a family or lodge, ten thousand dollars. For last of three instalments, to be expended in presents to the ten persons of said tribe who, in the judgment of the agent, may grow the most valuable crops for the respective year, as per fourteenth article same treaty, five hundred dollars.
For transportation of goods, seven thousand five hundred dollars. *Chickasaws*.— Chickasaws. For permanent annuity in goods, three thousand dollars. 547 *Boise Fort Band of Chippewas*.— Boise Fort Band of Chippewas. For sixth of twenty instalments, for the support of one blacksmith and assistant, and for tools, iron and steel, and other articles necessary for the blacksmith shop, as per thirdVol. xiv. p. 765. article treaty of April seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, one thousand five hundred dollars.
For sixth of twenty instalments for the support of one school-teacher, and for necessary books and stationery, as per third article treaty of April seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, eight hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments for the instruction of Indians in farming, and purchase of seeds, tools, and so forth, as per third article of treaty of April seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, eight hundred dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments of annuity in money, to be paid per capita, as per third article treaty of April seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, three thousand five hundred dollars.
For sixth of twenty instalments of annuity in provisions, ammunition, and tobacco, as per third article treaty of April seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, one thousand dollars. For sixth of twenty instalments of annuity in goods and other articles, as per third article treaty of April seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, six thousand five hundred dollars. For transportation and necessary cost of delivery of annuity goods and provisions, per sixth article treaty of April seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, one thousand five hundred dollars. *Chippewas of Lake Superior*.— Chippewas of Lake Superior.
For seventeenth of twenty instalmentsVol. x. p. 1109. in coin, per fourth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, five thousand dollars. For seventeenth 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 seventeenth 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 seventeenth 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 seventeenth 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 seventeenth 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 fifteenth 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 smith and shop, during the pleasure of the President,Vol. xiv p. 765. as per seventh and twelfth articles of treaty of April seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, six hundred dollars.
For support of two farmers, during the pleasure of the President, as per twelfth article treaty of September thirtieth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, and seventh article of treaty of April seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, twelve hundred dollars. For insurance, transportation, and necessary cost of delivery of annuity and provisions for Chippewas of Lake Superior, three thousand dollars. For this amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be used548 at the discretion of the President, to carry on the work of instructing and aiding the Chippewas of Lake Superior, including the Boise Fort band, in the arts of civilization, with a view to their self-support, fifteen thousand dollars. *Chippewas of the Mississippi*.— Chippewas of the Mississippi.
For fifth of ten instalments of the second series in money, per fourth article treaty fourth October, eighteen Vol. vii. p. 692.Vol. x. p. 1111.Vol. xiii. p. 694.hundred and forty-two, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, and third article treaty seventh May, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, four thousand one hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-seven cents. For fifth of ten instalments of the second series, 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, and third article treaty seventh May, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, four hundred dollars.
For fifth of ten instalments of the second series in goods, per fourth article treaty fourth October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, and eighth article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, and third article treaty seventh May, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, three thousand five hundred dollars. For fifth of ten instalments of the second series, for 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, and third article treaty seventh May, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-seven cents.
For fifth of ten instalments of second series, 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, and third article of treaty seventh May, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, six hundred and sixty-seven dollars and sixty-seven cents. For fifth of ten instalments of the second series, 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, and third article treaty of seventh May, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, six hundred and sixty-seven dollars and sixty-seven cents.
For fifth of ten instalments of the second series, for pay of two farmers, per third article treaty May seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, three hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents. Vol. x. p. 1167.For seventeenth of twenty instalments of annuity in money, per third article treaty of twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, twenty thousand dollars. Vol. ix. p. 904.For twenty-fifth of twenty-six instalments, to be paid the Chippewas of Mississippi, per third article treaty of August second, eighteen hundred and forty-seven, one thousand dollars. *Post*, p. 720.For fourth of ten instalments, for the support of a school or schools upon said reservation, in accordance with third article of treaty of March nineteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, four thousand dollars.
For fourth of ten instalments, to be expended in promoting the progress of the people in agriculture and assisting them to become self-sustaining, in accordance with third article of treaty of March nineteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, six thousand dollars. For fourth of ten instalments, for the support of a physician, in accordance with third article treaty of March nineteen, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, one thousand two hundred dollars. For fourth of ten instalments, for the purchase of necessary medicines,549 in accordance with third article of treaty March nineteen, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, three hundred dollars.
For insurance, transportation, and necessary cost of delivery of annuities and provisions for Chippewas of Mississippi, in accordance with sixth article of the treaty of March nineteen, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, one thousand five hundred dollars. *Chippewas of the Mississippi, Pillager, and Lake Winnebag*[*o*]*shish Bands of Chippewa Indians*.— Chippewas of the Mississippi, Pillager, and Lake Winnebagosbish bands of Chippewa Indians.Vol. xiii. p. 694. For eighth of ten instalments to furnish said Indians with ten yoke of good work-oxen, twenty log-chains, two hundred grubbing hoes, ten plows, ten grindstones, one hundred axes, (handled.) twenty spades, and other farming implements, per fifth article treaty May seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, one thousand five hundred dollars.
For the pay of two carpenters, one thousand eight hundred 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 the sick, five hundred dollars, per fifth article treaty May seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, seven thousand seven hundred dollars. For this amount, to be applied toward the support of a saw-mill, to be built for the common use of the Chippewas of the Mississippi and the Red Lake and Pembina bands of Chippewas, as per sixth article treaty of May seventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, one thousand dollars.
For pay of services and travelling expenses of a board of visitors, to consist of not more than three persons, to attend the annuity payments to the Indians, and to inspect the fields, buildings, mills, and other improvements, as stipulated in the seventh article treaty May seventh, 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, four hundred and eighty dollars.
For pay of female teachers employed on the reservations to instruct Indian girls in domestic economy, one thousand dollars. *Chippewas, Pillager, and Lake Winnebagoshish Bands*.— Chippewas, Pillager, and Lake Winnebagoshish bands.Vol. x. p. 1167. For seventeenth of thirty instalments of annuity in money, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, ten thousand six hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-six cents. For seventeenth of thirty instalments of annuity in goods, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, eight thousand dollars.
For seventeenth of thirty instalments for purposes of utility, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, four thousand dollars. For seventeenth of twenty instalments for purposes of education, per third article treaty twenty-second February, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand dollars. *Chippewas of Red Lake and Pembina Tribe of Chippewas*.— Chippewas of Bed Luke and Pembina tribe of Chippewas.Vol. xiii. pp. 668, 689. For this amount as 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 April twelve, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, ten thousand dollars.
For this amount, to the Pembina band of Chippewas, during the pleasure of the President, per same treaty, five thousand dollars. For eighth of fifteen instalments for the purpose of supplying the Red Lake band of Chippewas 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. 550 Chippewas of Red Lake, and Pembina tribe of Chippewas.For eighth of fifteen instalments for same objects for Pembina band of Chippewas, per same treaty, four thousand dollars.
For eighth of fifteen instalments for pay of one blacksmith, one physician, who shall furnish medicine for the sick, one miller, and one farmer, per fourth article of same treaty, three thousand nine hundred dollars. For eighth of fifteen instalments for the purchase of iron and steel, and other articles, for blacksmithing purposes, per same treaty as above, one thousand five hundred dollars. For eighth of fifteen instalments, to be expended for carpentering, and other purposes, per same treaty, one thousand dollars.
For eighth of fifteen instalments, to defray expenses of a board of visitors, to consist of not more than three persons, to attend the annuity payments of the said Chippewa Indians; each member of the board to be paid not more than five dollars per day, for not more than twenty days’ service, and ten cents per mile for not more than three hundred miles travel, three hundred and ninety dollars. For insurance and transportation of annuity goods and provisions, and iron and steel for blacksmiths, for the Chippewas of Red Lake and Pembina tribe, three thousand dollars.
For this amount or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be used at the discretion of the President, to carry on the work of instructing and aiding the Chippewas of Red Lake, the Pembina tribe of Chippewas, and other Indians of the Mississippi Chippewa agency, (not including the Chippewas of Lake Superior,) in the arts of civilization, with a view to their self-support, twenty 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. 212.article treaty eighteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty, and article thirteen, treaty twenty-second June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, six hundred dollars. For permanent annuity for support of blacksmith, per sixth article Vol. vii. p. 236.treaty eighteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty, ninth article treaty January twenty, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, and thirteenth article treaty twenty-second June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, six hundred dollars.
For permanent annuity for education, per second article treaty twentieth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, and thirteenth article treaty twenty-second June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, six thousand dollars. For permanent annuity of iron and steel; per ninth article treaty twentieth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, and thirteenth article of treaty twenty-second June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three hundred and twenty dollars. For interest on three hundred and ninety thousand two hundred and fifty-seven dollars and ninety-two cents, 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 ninth and thirteenth articles of the treaty twentieth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, mid treaty of twenty-second of June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, nineteen thousand five hundred and twelve dollars and eighty-nine cents. *Confederated Tribes and Bands of Indians in Middle Oregon*.— Confederated tribes and bands of Indians in Middle Oregon.Vol. xii. p. 965.
For second of five instalments, third series, for beneficial objects, per second article treaty twenty-fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, four thousand dollars. For twelfth of fifteen instalments for pay and subsistence of one farmer551 one blacksmith, and one wagon and plow-maker, per fourth article treaty twenty-fifth of June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand five hundred dollars. For twelfth of twenty instalments for pay and subsistence of one physician, one sawyer, one miller, one superintendent of farming operations, and one school-teacher, per fourth article treaty twenty-fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five thousand six hundred dollars.
For twelfth of twenty installments for salary of the head chief of said confederated bands, per fourth article treaty twenty-fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred dollars. *Creeks*.— Creeks.Vol. vii. p. 66.Vol. xi. p. 700. For permanent annuity in money, per fourth article treaty 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 June, eighteen hundred and two, and fifth article treaty seventh August,Vol. vii. p. 69. eighteen hundred and fifty-six, three thousand dollars.
For permanent annuity in money, per fourth article treaty twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, and fifth article treaty seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, twenty thousand dollars. For permanent annuity for blacksmith and assistant, and fur shop and tools, per eighth article treaty twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, and fifth article treatyVol. vii. p. 287. seventh August, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, eight hundred and forty dollars.
For permanent annuity 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 annuity 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, shop and tools, eight hundred and forty dollars.
For iron and steel of shop, three hundred and seventy dollars. For wagon-maker, six hundred dollars. For education, one thousand dollars. For assistance in agricultural operations, two 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. For interest on six hundred and seventy-five thousand one hundred and sixty-eight dollars, at the rate of five per centum per annum, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, under provisions of third article treaty June fourteen, eighteen hundred andVol. xiv. p. 786. sixty-six, thirty-three thousand seven hundred and fifty-eight dollars and forty cents. *Crows*.— Crows.
Vol. xv. p. 661. For third of thirty instalments to supply male persons, six hundred in number, over fourteen years of age, with a suit of good substantial woollen clothing, consisting of coat, hat, pantaloons, flannel shirt, and woolen socks, as per ninth article of treaty of May seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, eight thousand four hundred dollars. For third of thirty instalments to supply each female, seven hundred in number, over twelve years of age, with a flannel shirt, or the goods necessary to make the same, a pair of woolen hose, twelve yards of calico, and twelve yards of cotton domestic, as per same article, eight thousand four hundred dollars.
For third of thirty instalments to supply three hundred and fifty boys and three hundred and fifty girls, under the ages named, such flannel and552 Crows. Vol. xv. p. 651.cotton goods as may be needed to make each a suit as aforesaid, together with a pair of woolen hose for each, as per same article, five thousand nine hundred and twenty-three dollars. For third of ten instalments, to be used by the Secretary of the Interior in the purchase of such articles as from time to time the condition and necessities may indicate to be proper, the sum of ten dollars for each Indian roaming, as per same article, a sum not exceeding five thousand dollars.
For pay of a physician, one thousand four hundred dollars. For second of twenty instalments for pay of teacher and furnishing necessary books and stationery, under seventh article same treaty, three thousand dollars. For first of three instalments for the purchase of seeds and implements for such Indians as shall continue to farm, (say fifty souls,) one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. For pay of second blacksmith, iron and steel, as per eighth article same treaty, two thousand dollars.
For second of ten instalments, to be used by the Secretary of the Interior in the purchase of such articles as from time to time the condition and necessities of the Indians may indicate to be proper, the sum of twenty dollars for each Indian engaged in agriculture, as per ninth article of the same treaty, a sum not exceeding twenty thousand dollars. For second of four instalments to furnish said Indians with flour and meat, as per ninth article treaty May seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, one hundred and thirty-one thousand four hundred dollars.
For second of three instalments, to be expended in presents to the ten persons of said tribe who, in the judgment of the agent, may grow the most valuable crops, as per twelfth article same treaty, five hundred dollars. For pay of carpenter, miller, engineer, farmer, and blacksmith, as per fifteenth article of same treaty, five thousand two hundred dollars. For insurance and transportation of goods, eight thousand dollars. *Delawares*— Delawares.Vol. vii. pp. 188, 327. For life annuity to chief, per private article to supplemental treaty twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, to treaty of third October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, one hundred dollars: *Provided*, That satisfactory evidence shall be shown to the Secretary of the Interior that the chief provided for by said private article is still alive.
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 Vol. x. p. 1049.of eighteen hundred and twenty-nine for education, per Senate resolution June thirteen, eighteen hundred and thirty-nine, and fifth article treaty of May sixth, eighteen hundred and fifty-*six* [four], two thousand three hundred and four dollars. *D’Wamish and other allied Tribes in Washington Territory*.— D’ Wamish and other allied tribes in Washington Territory.Vol. xii. p. 928.
For twelfth instalment on one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, under the direction of the President, per sixth article treaty twenty-second January, eighteen hundred fifty-five, six thousand dollars. For twelfth 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 twelfth of twenty instalments for the support of a smith and carpenter shop, and furnishing it with necessary tools, five hundred dollars. For twelfth of twenty instalments for the employment of a blacksmith, carpenter, fanner, 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. 553 *Flatheads and other Confederated Tribes*.— For the third of five instalmentsFlatheads and other confederated tribes.
Vol. xii. p. 979. on one hundred and twenty thousand dollars, being the third series, for beneficial objects, at the discretion of the President, per fourth article treaty sixteenth July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, four thousand dollars. For twelfth 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 twelfth 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 twelfth of twenty instalments for keeping in repair blacksmiths’, tin and gunsmiths’, carpenters’, and wagon and plow makers’ shops and providing necessary tools therefor, per fifth article treaty sixteenth July, eighteen hundred and filly-five, live hundred dollars. For twelfth of twenty instalments for the employment of two farmers, two millers, one blacksmith, one tinner, one gunsmith, one carpenter, and one wagon and plow maker, per fifth article treaty sixteenth July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, seven thousand four hundred dollars.
For twelfth 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 twelfth 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 twelfth 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 twelfth of twenty instalments for keeping in repair the buildings required for the various employees, and furnishing the necessary furniture therefor, per fifth article treaty sixteenth July, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three hundred dollars. For twelfth 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, one thousand five hundred dollars.
For insurance and transportation of annuity goods and provisions to said Indians, per fifth article treaty of July sixteenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, two thousand dollars. *Gros Ventres*.— Gros Ventres. For this amount, to be expended in such goods, provisions, and other articles as the President may from time to time determine, including insurance and transportation thereof, in instructing in agricultural and mechanical pursuits, in providing employees, educating children, procuring medicine and medical attendance, care for and support of the aged, sick, and infirm, for the helpless orphans of said Indians, and in any other respect to promote their civilization, comfort, and improvement, thirty-five thousand dollars. *Iowas*.— Iowas.Vol. x. p. 1071.
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 seventy-one, at five per centum per annum, for education or other beneficial purposes, under the direction of the President, per ninth article of treaty of May seventeen, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand eight hundred and seventy-five dollars. *Kansas*.— Kansas.Vol. ix. p 842.
For interest in lieu of investment on two hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum per annum, per second article treaty554 of January fourteen, eighteen hundred and forty-six, ten thousand dollars. *Kickapoos*.— Kickapoos.Vol. x. p. 1078. For eighteenth instalment of interest on one hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum per annum, for educational and other beneficial purposes, per treaty of May eighteen, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, five thousand dollars. For eighteenth instalment on two hundred thousand dollars, to be paid in eighteen hundred and seventy-two, per second article treaty eighteenth May, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, five thousand dollars. *Klamath and Modoc Indians*.— Klamath and Modoc Indians.*Post*, p. 708.
For the first of five instalments, to be applied under direction of the President, as per second article treaty of October fourteen, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, five thousand dollars. For fifth of twenty instalments for keeping in repair one saw-mill, one flouring-mill, buildings for the blacksmith, carpenter, and wagon and plow maker, the manual-labor school, and hospital, as per fourth article treaty of October fourteen, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, one thousand dollars.
For sixth of twenty instalments, for the purchase of tools and material for saw and flour mills, carpenter, blacksmith, wagon and plow maker’s shops, and books and stationery for the manual-labor school, as per fourth article treaty of October fourteen, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, one thousand five hundred dollars. For sixth of fifteen instalments, for pay and subsistence of one superintendent of farming, one farmer, one blacksmith, one sawyer, one carpenter, and one wagon and plow maker, as per fifth article treaty of October fourteen, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, six thousand dollars.
For sixth of twenty instalments to pay salary and subsistence of one physician, one miller, and two school-teachers, as per fifth article treaty of October fourteen, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, three thousand six hundred dollars. *Makah Tribe*.— Makah tribe. For second of ten instalments of thirty thousand dollars (being the fifth series), under direction of the President, as Vol. xii. p. 940.per fifth article of treaty of January thirty-one, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, one thousand dollars.
For twelfth 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 twelfth of twenty instalments for the support of an agricultural and industrial school, and pay of teachers, two thousand five hundred dollars. For twelfth of twenty instalments for the employment of a blacksmith, carpenter, farmer, and physician, who shall furnish medicine for the sick, four thousand six hundred dollars. *Menomonees*.— Menomonees.
For sixth of fifteen instalments of annuity upon two hundred arid forty-two thousand six hundred and eighty-six dollars, for Vol. x. p. 1065.cession of lands, per fourth article treaty May twelve, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, and Senate amendment thereto, sixteen thousand one hundred and seventy-nine dollars and six cents. *Miamies of Kansas*.— Miamies of Kansas. For permanent provision for blacksmith and Vol. vii. p. 191.Vol. X. p. 1095.assistant, and iron and steel for shop, per fifth article treaty sixth October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, and fourth article treaty June five, 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 Vol. Vil. p 459.fourth article treaty fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six hundred dollars. 555 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 twelfth 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—Eel River*.— Miamies—Eel River.Vol. vii. p. 61. For permanent annuity in goods or otherwise, per fourth article treaty third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, five hundred dollars. For permanent annuity in goods or otherwise, per articles treaty twenty-first August, eighteen hundred and five, two hundred and fiftyVol. vii. p. 91. dollars.
For permanent annuity in goods or otherwise, per third and separate articles of treaty of thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and nine,Vol. vii. pp. 114, 115. three hundred and fifty 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, at five per centum, per Senate amendment to fourth article treatyVol. x. p. 1095. fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, eleven thousand and sixty-two dollars and eighty-nine cents. *Molels*.— Molels.
For pay of teachers of manual-labor schools, for all necessary materials therefor, and for the subsistence of the pupils, two thousand dollars. *Mixed Shoshones, Bannocks, and Sheepeaiers*.— Mixed Shoshones, Bannocks, and Sheepeatere. For this amount to be expended in such goods, provisions, and other articles as the President may from time to time determine, including insurance and transportation thereof, in instructing in agricultural and mechanical pursuits, in providing employees, educating children, procuring medicine and medical attendance, care for and support of the aged, sick, and infirm, for the helpless orphans of said Indians, and in any other respect to promote their civilization, comfort, and improvement, twenty-five thousand dollars. *Navajoes*.— Navajoes.
For third of ten instalments of such articles of clothing, or raw material in lieu thereof, for eight thousand Navajoe Indians, not exceeding five dollars per Indian, as per eighth article of treaty of JuneVol. xv. p. 669. one, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, forty thousand dollars. For last of three instalments for seeds and agricultural implements for fourteen hundred families, at the rate of twenty-five dollars per family, as per seventh article same treaty, thirty-five thousand dollars.
For second of ten instalments to be used by the commissioner of Indian affairs in the purchase of such articles as from time to time the condition and necessities of the Indians may indicate to be proper, the sum of ten dollars to each person who engages in farming or mechanical pursuits, (one thousand four hundred families,) as per eighth article of the same treaty, fourteen thousand dollars. For pay of two teachers, two thousand dollars. For insurance and transportation of goods, fifteen thousand dollars. *Nez Perces Indians*.— Nez Perces Indians.Vol. xii. p. 968.
For second of five instalments of third series for beneficial objects, at the discretion of the President, per fourth article treaty of June eleven, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, six thousand dollars. For twelfth 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 June eleven, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred dollars.
For twelfth of twenty instalments for the employment of one superintendent of teaching, and two teachers, per fifth article treaty June eleven, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand two hundred dollars. 556 Nez Perces Indiana.Vol. xii. p. 958.For twelfth 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 plow maker, per fifth article treaty eleventh of June, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, ten thousand dollars.
For twelfth 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 twelfth 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 twelfth 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.
For salary of two subordinate chiefs, as per fifth article treaty of June nine, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, one thousand dollars. For sixth of sixteen instalments for boarding and clothing the children who shall attend the schools, providing the schools and boarding-houses with necessary furniture, the purchase of necessary wagons, teams, agricultural implements, tools, and so forth, and for fencing of such lands as may be needed for gardening and farming purposes for the schools, three thousand dollars.
Vol. xiv. p. 650.For salary of two matrons to take charge of the boarding-schools, two assistant teachers, one farmer, one carpenter, and two millers, seven thousand six hundred dollars. For twelfth of twenty instalments for keeping in repair the hospital, and providing the necessary medicines, and the furniture therefor, three hundred dollars. For repairs of houses, mills, and tools, and necessary materials, three thousand five hundred dollars. *Nisqually, Puyallup, and other Tribes and Bands of Indians*.— Nisqually, Puyallup, and other tribes and bands of Indians.Vol. x. p. 1133.
For seventeenth 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, one thousand dollars. For seventeenth of twenty instalments for pay of instructors, smith, carpenter, farmer, and physician, who shall furnish medicine to the sick, per tenth article treaty twenty-sixth December, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, six thousand seven hundred dollars.
For seventeenth of twenty instalments for the support of an agricultural and industrial school, and support of smith and carpenter shop, and providing the necessary tools therefor, in conformity with tenth article of the treaty of December twenty-six, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand five hundred dollars. *Northern Cheyennes and Arapahoes*.— Northern Cheyennes and Arapahoes.Vol. xv. p. 655. For third of thirty instalments for purchase of clothing, as per sixth article of treaty of May ten, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, fifteen thousand dollars.
For third of ten instalments, to be expended by the Secretary of the Interior, ten dollars for each Indian roaming, (one thousand eight hundred souls,) in the purchase of such articles as from time to time the condition and necessities of the Indians may indicate to be proper, as per same treaty, eighteen thousand dollars. For third of four instalments, as per same treaty, to furnish said Indians flour and meat, sixty-six thousand five hundred and seventy-six dollars. For pay of physician, teacher, carpenter, miller, farmer, blacksmith, and engineer, seven thousand seven hundred dollars.
For last of three instalments, to be expended in presents to the ten persons of said tribe who, in the judgment of the agent, may grow the most valuable crops for the respective year, five hundred dollars. 557 For insurance and transportation of goods, six thousand dollars. *Omahas*.— Omahas.Vol. x. p. 1044. For the fourth of fifteen instalments of this amount, being third series, in money or otherwise, per fourth article treaty sixteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, twenty thousand dollars.
For sixth of ten instalments for keeping in repair a grist and saw mill,Vol. xiv. p. 668. and support of blacksmith shop, per eighth article treaty March sixteenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, and third article treaty March six, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, three hundred dollars. For sixth of ten instalments for pay of one engineer, one thousand two hundred dollars. For sixth of ten instalments for pay of one miller, per same treaties, nine hundred dollars. For sixth of ten instalments for pay of one farmer, per same treaties, nine hundred dollars.
For sixth of ten instalments for pay of blacksmith, per same treaties, nine hundred dollars. For fourth of ten instalments for support of blacksmith shop, and supplying tools for the same, three hundred dollars. *Osages*.— Osages. For interest on sixty-nine thousand one hundred and twenty dollars, at five per centum per annum, being value of fifty-four sections of land set apart by treaty of June two, eighteen hundred and twenty-five,Vol. vii. p. 240. for educational purposes, per Senate resolution of January nine, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, three thousand four hundred and fifty-six dollars.
For interest on three hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum per annum, to be paid semi-annually, in money or such articles as the Secretary of the Interior may direct, as per first article treaty of SeptemberVol. xiv. p. 687. twenty-nine, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, fifteen thousand dollars : *Provided*, That each half-breed or mixed-blood of the Osages, beingCertain half-breeds or mixed-bloods may enter, without cost, 160 acres of land, within, &c. , on which, &c. twenty-one years of age, or the head of a family, shall, under such rules and regulations and on such proofs as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior, be entitled to enter, without cost, within the diminished reservation of the Osage Indians in Kansas, a tract of land, in compact form and by legal subdivisions, not exceeding one hundred and sixty acres, upon which such half-breed or mixed-blood have heretofore actually settled and made improvements : *Provided, however*, That such half-breedCertain claim forfeited. or mixed-blood so entering such land shall thereby forfeit all claim to lands within the Indian Territory which have been or shall be purchased out of the proceeds of the sale of the land of the Osages, in the State of Kansas: *And provided further*, That the land so entered shall not beLand so entered, not to be alienable. alienable by such half-breed or mixed-blood without the consent of the Secretary of the Interior, approved by the President.
For the purpose of providing subsistence and clothing, and aiding said Indians in establishing themselves in their new homes, fifty thousand dollars, to be reimbursed to the United States from the interest on the proceeds of the sales of the lands of the said Indians in Kansas: Provided,Laws as to town sites extended to Osage lands in Kansas That the laws of the United States relating to town sites be extended over all the lands obtained of the Osage Indians in the State of Kansas. *Ottawas and Chippewas of Michigan*.— Ottawas and Chippewas of Michigan.
For last of four equal annual instalments in coin of the sum of two hundred and six thousand dollars, being the unpaid part of the principal sum of three hundred and six thousand dollars, to be distributed per capita, in the usual manner of paying annuities, per third [second] article of the treaty of thirty-first July,Vol. xi. p. 623. eighteen hundred and fifty-five, fifty-one thousand five hundred dollars. *Ottoes and Missourias*.— Ottoes and Missourias.Vol. x. p. 1089. For fourth of fifteen instalments, being the third series, in money or otherwise, per fourth article treaty fifteenth March, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, nine thousand dollars. *Pawnees*.— Pawnees.
For perpetual annuity, at least one half of which to be in558 Pawnees.Vol. xi. p. 729.goods and such articles as may be deemed necessary for them, per second article treaty twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, thirty thousand dollars. For support of two manual-labor schools, per third article treaty September twenty-four, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, ten thousand dollars. For pay of one farmer, two blacksmiths, and two apprentices, one miller and apprentice, one engineer, and two teachers, five thousand seven hundred and eighty dollars.
For pay of physician and purchase of medicines, one thousand dollars. For the purchase of iron and steel and other necessaries for the shops, five hundred dollars. For the purchase of farming utensils and stock, twelve hundred dollars. For repair of grist and saw mills, three hundred dollars. For transportation and insurance, and necessary cost of delivery of annuities for the Pawnees, two thousand dollars. *Poncas*.— Poncas.Vol. xii. p. 997.For eighth of ten instalments, (second series,) to be paid to them or expended for their benefit, ten thousand dollars.
For this amount to be expended during the pleasure of the President in furnishing such aid and assistance in agricultural and mechanical pursuits, including the working of the mill, as provided by second article of the treaty of March twelve, eighteen hundred and sixty [fifty]-eight, as the Secretary of the Interior may consider advantageous and necessary, seven thousand five hundred dollars. For this amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be used at the discretion of the President, to carry on the work of aiding and instructing the Poncas in the arts of civilization, with a view to their self-support, and for subsistence and clothing, ten thousand dollars. *Pottawatomies*.— Pottawatomies.Vol. vii. p. 61.
For permanent annuity in silver, per fourth article treaty third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, four hundred and eighteen dollars and thirty-five cents. Vol. vii. p. 114.For permanent annuity in silver, per third article treaty thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and nine, two hundred and nine dollars and eighteen cents. Vol. vii. p. 185.For permanent annuity in silver, per third article treaty second October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, one thousand and forty-five dollars and eighty-seven cents.
Vol. vii. p. 317.For permanent annuity in money, per second article treaty twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, eight hundred and thirty-six dollars and sixty-nine cents. o Vol. vii. p. 320.For permanent annuity in specie, per second article treaty twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, six thousand six hundred and ninety-three dollars and fifty-eight cents. Annuity to Alexander Robinson.Vol. vii. pp. 379, 433.For life annuity to chief (Alexander Robinson), per third article treaty of October twenty, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, and third article treaty September twenty-six, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, five hundred dollars :
Provided, That satisfactory evidence shall be shown to the Secretary of the Interior that the said chief provided for by said articles is still living. For educational purposes, five thousand dollars. For permanent provision for payment of money, in lieu of tobacco, iron, and steel, per second article treaty twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, and tenth article of the treaty of the fifth and Vol. ix. p. 855.seventeenth June, eighteen hundred and forty-six, one hundred and twenty-five dollars and fifty cents.
For permanent provisions for three blacksmiths and assistants, and for Vol. vii. p. 296.iron and steel for shops, per third article treaty sixteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, second article treaty twentieth September,559 Pottawatomies.Vol. vii. P. 321.eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, and second article treaty twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, one thousand one hundred and seventy-nine dollars and seventy-four cents. For permanent provision for fifty barrels of salt, per second article of treaty twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, one hundred and eighty-three dollars and three cents.
For interest on two hundred and sixty-eight thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight dollars and seventeen cents, at five per centum, in conformity with provisions of article seven of treaties of June fiveVol. ix. p. 876. and seventeen, eighteen hundred and forty-six, thirteen thousand four hundred and forty-nine dollars and ninety cents. For this amount to he charged to the Pottawatomie fund, to enable the President of the United Slates to carry out the provisions of the third article of the treaty of November fifteen, eighteen hundred andVol. xii. p. 1192. sixty-one, with the Pottawatomie Indians, as modified by the treaty of March twenty-nine, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, by paying to thoseVol. xiv. p. 763. two hundred and fifty members of the tribe who have elected to become citizens, in accordance with said article, the proportion of the cash value of the Pottawatomie annuities to which they are entitled, one hundred and thirty-two thousand three hundred and fifty-six dollars and sixty-five cents, or so much thereof as may be necessary to comply with the provisions of said treaties, of which amount forty-five thousand eight hundred and seventy-one dollars and fifty-six cents, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated in coin, as contemplated in treaties of November fifteen, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, and March twenty-nine, eighteen hundred and sixty-six.
And the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized to sell two hundred and fifty twenty-one-hundred-and-eightieth parts of the several classes of bonds originally held (before the distribution made to the six hundred Pottawatomies by1868, ch. 248.Vol. xv. p. 213. act of July twenty-seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight) by him in trust for and belonging to said Pottawatomie Indians, and pay the proceeds thereof without any deduction, in compliance with the provisions of said treaties, it being the share of the above-mentioned two hundred and fifty persons in the bonds belonging to said Indians. *Pottawatomies of Huron*.— Pottawatomies of Huron.Vol. vii. p. 106.
For permanent annuity, in money or otherwise, per second article treaty of November seventeen, eighteen hundred and seven, four hundred dollars. *Quapaws*.— Quapaws.Vol. vii. p. 426. For this amount, to be expended in such goods, provisions, and other articles as the President may from time to time determine, including insurance and transportation thereof, in instructing in agricultural and mechanical pursuits, in providing employees, educating children, procuring medicine and medical attendance, care for and support of the aged, sick, and infirm, for the helpless orphans of said Indians, and in any other respect to promote their civilization and improvement, two thousand six hundred and sixty dollars. *Qui-nai-elt and Quil-leh-ute Indians*.— Qui-nai-eit and Quil-leh-ute Indians.Vol. xii. p. 972.
For the second of five instalments on twenty-five thousand dollars (being the first series) for beneficial objects, under the direction of the President, per fourth article treaty of July one, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, one thousand dollars. For twelfth of twenty instalments for the support of an agricultural and industrial school, and for pay of suitable instructors, per tenth article treaty July one, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, two thousand five hundred dollars. For twelfth of twenty instalments for support of smith and carpenter shop, and to provide the necessary tools therefor, per tenth article treaty July one, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred dollars.
For twelfth 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 July one, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, four thousand one hundred dollars. 560 *River Crows*.— River Crows. For this amount, to be expended for such goods, provisions, and other articles as the President from time to time may determine, including insurance and transportation thereof, in instructing in agricultural and mechanical pursuits, in providing employees, educating children, procuring medicine and medical attendance, care for and support of the aged, sick, and infirm, for the helpless orphans of said Indians, and in any other respect to promote their civilization, comfort, and improvement, thirty thousand dollars. *Rogue Rivers*.— Rogue Rivers.Vol. x. p. 1018.
For second of five instalments in blankets, clothing, farming utensils, and stock, per third article treaty September ten, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, three thousand dollars. *Sacs and Foxes of the Mississippi*.— Sacs and Foxes of the Mississippi.Vol. vii. p. 85.Vol. vii. p. 641. For permanent annuity in goods or otherwise, per third article treaty November three, eighteen hundred and four, one thousand dollars. For interest on two hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum, per second article treaty October twenty-one, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, ten thousand dollars.
Vol. vii. p. 596.For interest on eight hundred thousand dollars, at five per centum, per second article treaty October eleven, eighteen hundred and forty-two, forty thousand dollars. For third of five instalments for support of a physician and purchase of medicines, one thousand five hundred dollars. For third of five instalments for supplying said tribes with tobacco and salt, three hundred and fifty dollars. *Sacs and Foxes of Missouri*.— Sacs and Foxes of Missouri.Vol. vii. p. 540.
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 of October twenty-one, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, seven thousand eight hundred and seventy dollars. For interest on eleven thousand six hundred and fifteen dollars and twenty-five cents, at five per centum, from June seventeen, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, to January one, eighteen hundred and seventy, two thousand six hundred and thirty-six dollars and forty-nine cents. *Seminoles*.— Seminoles.Vol. xi. p. 702.
For five per centum interest on two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, to be paid as annuity, per eighth article treaty August seven, 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 August seven, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, twelve thousand five hundred dollars. For interest on fifty thousand dollars, at the rate of five per centum per annum, “to be paid annually for the support of schools,” as per third Vol. xiv. p. 756.article treaty of March twenty-one, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, two thousand five hundred dollars.
For interest on twenty thousand dollars, at the rate of five per centum per annum, “to be paid annually,” for the support of the Seminole government, as per third article treaty of March twenty-one, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, one thousand dollars. *Senecas*.— Senecas.Vol. vii. p. 161. For permanent annuity in specie, per fourth article treaty September twenty-nine, eighteen hundred and seventeen, five hundred dollars. Vol. vii. p. 179.For permanent annuity in specie, per fourth article treaty September seventeen, eighteen hundred and eighteen, five hundred dollars.
Vol. xv. p. 615.For blacksmith and assistant, shops and tools, iron and steel, to be applied as stipulated in seventh article treaty of February twenty-three, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, one thousand and sixty dollars. Vol. vii. p. 849.For miller, during the pleasure of the President, six hundred dollars. 561 *Senecas of New York*.— Senecas of New York.1831, ch. 26. Vol. iv. p. 442.1840, ch. 34. Vol. ix. p. 86. For permanent annuity, in lieu of interest on stock, per act of February nineteen, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, six thousand dollars.
For interest, in lieu of investment, on seventy-five thousand dollars, at five per centum, per act of June twenty-seven, eighteen hundred and forty-six, three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. For interest, at five per centum, on forty-three thousand and fifty dollars, transferred from the Ontario Bank to the United States treasury, per act of June twenty-seven, eighteen hundred and forty-six, two thousand one hundred and fifty-two dollars and fifty cents. *Senecas and Shawnees*.— Senecas and Shawnees.Vol. vii. p. 179.
For permanent annuity, in specie, per fourth article treaty September seventeen, eighteen hundred and eighteen, one thousand dollars. For blacksmith and assistant, shop and tools, iron and steel, one thousand and sixty dollars. *Senecas, Mixed Senecas, and Shawnees, Quapaws, Confederated Peorias, Kaskaskias, Weas, and Piankeshaws, Ottawas of Blanchard’s Fork, and Roche de Bceuf, and certain Wyandotts*.— Senecas, Mixed Senecas, and Shawnees, Quapaws, Confederated Peorias, Kaskaskias, Wens, and Piankeshaws, Ottawas of Blanchard’s Fork, and Roche de Bœuf, and certain Wyandotts.Vol. xv. pp. 616, 620.
For third of five instalments for blacksmith and assistant, shop and tools, iron and steel for shop for Shawnees, five hundred dollars. For third of six instalments for pay of blacksmith, and for necessary iron and steel and tools for Peorias, Kaskaskias, Weas, and Piankeshaws, one thousand one hundred and twenty-three dollars and twenty-nine cents. *Shawnees*.— Shawnees.Vol. vii. p. 61.Vol. x. p. 1066.Vol. vii. p. 161. For permanent annuity for educational purposes, per fourth article treaty August three, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, and third article treaty May ten, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand dollars.
For permanent annuity, in specie, for educational purposes, per fourth article treaty September twenty-nine, eighteen hundred and seventeen, and third article treaty May ten, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand dollars. For interest, at five per centum, on forty thousand dollars, for educational purposes, per third article treaty May ten, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, two thousand dollars. shoshones. Shoshones. *Eastern Bands*.— Eastern bands. For eighth 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, per fifth article treaty July two, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, ten thousand dollars. *Western Bands*.— Western bands.
For eighth 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, per seventh article treaty October one, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, five thousand dollars. *Northwestern Bands*.— Northwestern bands.Vol. xiii. p. 663. For eighth 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, per third article treaty July thirty, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, five thousand dollars. *Goship Band*.— Goship band.
For eighth of twenty instalments, to be expended, under direction of the President, in the purchase of such articles, including cattle for herding or other purposes, as he shall deem suitable to theirVol. xiii. p. 682. wants and condition as hunters or herdsmen, one thousand dollars. 562 shoshones and bannocks. Shoshones and Bannocks. *Shoshones*.— Shoshones. For first of three instalments for the purchase of seed and implements to the heads of families or lodges who shall continue to farm (say one hundred families), two thousand five hundred dollars.
For second of thirty instalments to purchase eight hundred suits of clothing for males over fourteen years of age, the flannel, hose, calico, and domestics for eight hundred females over the age of twelve years, and such goods as may be needed to make suits for eight hundred boys and girls, thirteen thousand eight hundred and seventy-four dollars. For first of ten instalments for the purchase of such articles as may be considered proper by the Secretary of the Interior for one thousand eight hundred persons roaming, and six hundred persons engaged in agriculture, thirty thousand dollars.
For pay of physician, teacher, carpenter, engineer, farmer, and black-Vol. xv. p. 676.smith, as per tenth article treaty July three, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, six thousand eight hundred dollars. For first of three instalments to be expended in presents for the ten persons who grow the most valuable crops, under same act and treaty, five hundred dollars. For pay of second blacksmith and furnishing iron and steel and other materials, under same article of said treaty, two thousand dollars. *Bannocks*.— Bannocks.
For second of thirty instalments to purchase four hundred suits of clothing for males over fourteen years of age, the flannel, hose, calico, and domestics for four hundred females over the age of twelve years, and such flannel and cotton goods as may be needed, to make suits for four hundred boys and girls, six thousand nine hundred and thirty-seven dollars. For second of ten instalments for the purchase of such articles as may be considered proper by the Secretary of the Interior for eight hundred persons roaming, and four hundred persons engaged in agriculture, sixteen thousand dollars.
For purchase-of seeds and agricultural implements to be furnished the heads of families or lodges who desire to commence farming, ten thousand dollars. For pay of physician, teacher, carpenter, engineer, farmer, and blacksmith, six thousand eight hundred dollars. For second of three instalments, to be expended in presents for the ten persons who grow the most valuable crops, five hundred dollars. For transportation of goods that may be purchased for the Shoshones and Bannocks, fifteen thousand dollars. *Shoshones and Bannocks, and other Bands of Idaho and Southeastern Oregon*.— Shoshones and Bannocks, and other bands of Idaho and Southeastern Oregon.
For this amount, to be expended in such goods, provisions, or other articles as the President may from time to time determine, including insurance and transportation thereof; in instructing in agricultural pursuits ; in providing employees, educating children, procuring medicine and medical attendance; care for and support of the aged, sick, and infirm; for the helpless orphans of said Indians ; and in any other respect to promote their civilization, comfort, and improvement, forty thousand dollars. *Six Nations of New York*.— Six Nations of New York.Vol. vii. p. 46.
For permanent annuity in clothing and other useful articles, per sixth article treaty November seventeen [eleven], seventeen hundred and ninety-four, four thousand five hundred dollars. *Sioux of different Tribes, including Santee Sioux in the State of Nebraska*.— Sioux of different tribes, including Santee Sioux in the State of Nebraska.Vol. xv. p. 636. For the erection of a steam circular saw-mill, with grist-mill and shingle-machine attached, eight thousand dollars. For first of three instalments for purchase of seeds and implements to be furnished heads of families or lodges (say six hundred), fifteen thousand dollars. 563 For pay of second blacksmith, and furnishing iron, steel, and otherSioux.Vol. xv. p. 688. material, two thousand dollars.
For second of thirty instalments to purchase clothing for males over fourteen years of age; for flannel, hose, calico, and domestics required for females over twelve years of age; and for such flannel and cotton goods as may be needed to make suits for boys and girls, one hundred and fifty-nine thousand four hundred dollars. For second of thirty instalments to purchase such articles as may be considered proper by the Secretary of the Interior for persons roaming and for persous engaged in agriculture, two hundred and thirty-six thousand dollars.
For second of four instalments for purchase of beef and flour, under tenth article treaty of April twenty-nine, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, and for subsistence of Yaukton Sioux, one million three hundred and fourteen thousand dollars. For pay of physician, five teachers, one carpenter, one miller, one engineer, one farmer, and one blacksmith, ten thousand four hundred dollars. For second of three instalments, to be expended in presents to the ten persons who grow the most valuable crops, five hundred dollars.
For insurance, transportation, and the necessary expenses of delivering goods to be purchased for the different bands of the Sioux Indians, under treaty of April twenty-ninth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, seventy-five thousand dollars. *Sisseton and Wahpeton and Santee Sioux of Lake Traverse and Devils Lake*.— Sisseton and Wahpeton and Santee Sioux of Lake Traverse and Devil’s Lake. For this amount, to be expended in such goods, provisions, or other articles as the President may from time to time determine, including insurance and transportation thereof, in instructing in agricultural and mechanical pursuits, in providing employees, educating children, procuring medicine and medical attendance, care for and support of the aged, sick, and infirm, for the helpless orphans of said Indians, and in any other respect to promote their civilization, comfort, and improvement, seventy-five thousand dollars. *S’Klallams*.— S’Klallams.Vol. xii. p. 834.
For second of five instalments on sixty thousand dollars, (being the fifth series,) under the direction of the President, per fifth article treaty January twenty-six, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, two thousand four hundred dollars. For twelfth of twenty instalments for the support of an agricultural and industrial school, and for pay for suitable teachers, per eleventh article treaty *October* [January] twenty-six, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, two thousand five hundred dollars.
For twelfth of twenty instalments for the employment of a blacksmith, carpenter, farmer, and a physician, who shall furnish medicine for the sick, per treaty *June* [January] twenty-six, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, four thousand six hundred dollars. For support of a smith and carpenter shop, and to provide the necessary tools therefor, five hundred dollars. *Tabeguache Band of Utah Indians*.— Tabeguache band of Utah Indians.Vol. xiii. p. 676. For the eighth of ten instalments for the purchase of goods, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, per eighth article treaty of October seven, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, and Senate amendment of March twenty-five, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, ten thousand dollars.
For the eighth of ten instalments, per eighth article of said treaty, for the purchase of provisions, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, ten thousand dollars. For the purchase of iron, steel, and tools necessary for blacksmith’s shop, as per tenth article of said treaty, two hundred and twenty dollars. For pay of blacksmith and assistant, as per same article of same treaty, one thousand one hundred dollars. 564 For insurance, transportation, and general incidental expenses of the delivery of goods, provisions, and stock, as per same article of same treaty, two thousand dollars. *Tabeguache, Muache, Capote, Weeminuche, Yampa, Grand River, and Uintah Bands of Utes*.— Tabeguache, Munche, Capote, Weeminuche, Yampa, Grand River, and Uintah bands of Utes.Vol. xv. p. 622.
For pay of two carpenters, two millers, two farmers, and one blacksmith, as per fifteenth article treaty of March two, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, nine thousand dollars. For pay of two teachers, per same article, two thousand dollars. For the purchase of iron and steel, and the necessary tools for blacksmith’s shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. For third of thirty instalments, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, for clothing, blankets, and such other articles as he may think proper and necessary, under eleventh article of same treaty, thirty thousand dollars.
For annual amount, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, in supplying said Indians with beef, mutton, wheat, flour, beans, and potatoes, as per twelfth article same treaty, thirty thousand dollars. For insurance and transportation of goods as may be purchased for said Indians, seven thousand five hundred dollars. *Umpquas (Cow Creek Band)*.— Umpquas (Cow Creek band).Vol. x. p. 1027. For eighteenth of twenty instalments in blankets, clothing, provisions, and stock, per third article treaty September nineteen, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, five hundred and fifty dollars. *Umpquas and Calapooias of Umpqua Valley, Oregon*.— Umpquas and Calapooias of Umpqua Valley, Oregon.Vol. x. p. 1126.
For second of five instalments of the fourth series of annuity for beneficial objects, to be expended as directed by the President, per third article treaty November twenty-nine, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand dollars. For seventeenth of twenty instalments for the pay of a teacher and purchase of books and stationery, per sixth article treaty November twenty-nine, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, one thousand four hundred and fifty dollars. *Wichitas, and other affiliated Bands, and Indians in Country leased from Choctaws*.— Wichitas, and other affiliated bands, and Indians in country leased from Choctaws.
For this amount, to be expended in such goods, provisions, and other articles as the President may from time to time determine, including insurance and transportation thereof, in instructing in agricultural and mechanical pursuits, in providing employees, educating children, procuring medicine and medical attendance, care for and support of the aged, sick, and infirm, for the helpless orphans of said Indians, and in any other respect to promote their civilization, comfort, and improvement, forty thousand dollars. *Walla-Walla, Cayuse, and Umatilla Tribes*.— Walla-Walla, Cayuse, and Umatilla tribes.Vol. xii. p. 947.
For second of five instalments of third series, to be expended under the direction of the President, per second article treaty June nine, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, four thousand dollars. For twelfth of twenty instalments for the purchase of all necessary mill fixtures and mechanical tools, medicines, and hospital stores, books and stationery for schools, repairs of school building, and furniture, and for employees, three thousand dollars. For twelfth of twenty instalments for the pay and subsistence of one superintendent of farming operations, one farmer, two millers, one blacksmith, one wagon and plow maker, one carpenter and joiner, one physician, and two teachers, per fourth article treaty June nine, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, eleven thousand two hundred dollars.
For twelfth 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 June nine, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, one thousand five hundred dollars. *Winnebagoes*.— Winnebagoes. For interest on eight hundred and ninety-five thousand565 four hundred and ninety-three dollars and fifteen cents, at five per centum,Winnebagoes. per fourth article treaty November one, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, and joint resolution July seventeen, eighteen hundred and sixty-two,Vol. vii. p. 546.Vol. xii. p. 628. forty-four thousand seven hundred and seventy-four dollars and sixty-six cents.
For twenty-fifth of thirty instalments of interest on seventy-six thousand one hundred and sixteen dollars and ninety-two cents, at five per centum, per fourth article treaty October thirteen, eighteen hundred andVol. ix. p. 678. forty-six, three thousand eight hundred and five dollars and eighty-four cents. For interest on one hundred and seventy-nine thousand and ninety-eight dollars and sixty-three cents, at five per centum, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, for the erection of houses, improvement of their allotments of land, purchase of stock, agricultural implements, seeds, and other beneficial purposes, eight thousand nine hundred and fifty-four dollars and ninety-three cents.
For the proportion of one hundred and sixty persons of one million dollars, placed to the credit of said Indians on the books of the treasury, as per fourth article of the treaty November one, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, whole number of the tribe being one thousand five hundred and thirty-one persons, one hundred and four thousand five hundred and six dollars and eighty-five cents. For the proportion of one hundred and sixty persons of eighty-five thousand dollars, placed to the credit of said Indians on the books of the treasury, as per fourth article treaty October thirteen, eighteen hundred and forty-six, whole number one thousand five hundred and thirty-one, eight thousand eight hundred and eighty-three dollars and eight cents.
For the proportion of one hundred and sixty persons of two hundred thousand dollars, placed to the credit of said Indians on the books of the treasury, being the amount in part taken from their tribal funds to pay the expenses of their removal from Minnesota, provided for in public act1870, ch. 296, § 9.*Ante*, p. 361. number one hundred and eighty-seven, approved July fifteen, eighteen hundred and seventy, whole number one thousand five hundred and thirty-one, twenty thousand nine hundred and one dollars and thirty-seven cents.
The foregoing amounts for said one hundred and sixty persons are appropriated from the sums respectively named standing to the credit of the Winnebagoes on the books of the treasury, and shall be deducted therefrom. For insurance and transportation of goods that may be purchased for said Indians, one thousand five hundred dollars. Wall-pak-pee Tribe of Snake Indians.— Wall-pah-pee tribe of Snake Indians.Vol. xiv. p. 668. For last of five instalments, to be expended under the direction of the President, as per seventh article treaty of August twelve, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, two thousand dollars. *Yakama Nation*.— Yakama Nation.Vol. xii. p. 953.
For first of two instalments of third series for beneficial objects, under the direction of the President, per fourth article treaty June nine, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, six thousand dollars. For twelfth 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 tor providing suitable furniture, books, and stationery, per fifth article treaty June nine, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred dollars.
For twelfth of twenty instalments for the employment of one superintendent of teaching and two teachers, per fifth article treaty June nine, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three thousand two hundred dollars. For twelfth 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 plow maker, per fifth article of treaty of June nine, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, eleven thousand four hundred dollars. 566 Yakama Nation.For twelfth of twenty instalments for keeping in repair saw and flouring mills, and for furnishing the necessary tools and fixtures, per fifth article treaty June nine, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred dollars.
For twelfth of twenty instalments for keeping in repair the hospital and providing the necessary medicines and fixtures therefor, per fifth article treaty June nine, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three hundred dollars. For twelfth of twenty instalments for keeping in repair blacksmith’s, tinsmith’s, gunsmith’s, carpenter’s, and wagon and plow maker’s shops, and for providing necessary tools therefor, per fifth article treaty June nine, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred dollars.
For twelfth of twenty instalments for the pay of a physician, per fifth article treaty June nine, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, one thousand two hundred dollars. For twelfth 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 June nine, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, three hundred dollars. For twelfth 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 June nine, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, five hundred dollars. *Yankton Tribe of Sioux*.— Yankton tribe of Sioux.Vol. xi. p. 744.
For third of ten instalments, (second series,) 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 April nineteen, eighteen hundred and fifty-eight, forty thousand dollars. For insurance and transportation of goods for the Yanktons, one thousand No Indian nation or tribe to be recognized as a power with whom to make treaty.Existing treaties not affected.five hundred dollars : *Provided*, That hereafter no Indian nation or tribe within the territory of the United States shall be acknowledged or recognized as an independent nation, tribe, or power with whom the United States may contract by treaty: *Provided, further*, That nothing herein contained shall be construed to invalidate or impair the obligation of any treaty heretofore lawfully made and ratified with any such Indian nation or tribe. general incidental expenses of the indian service.
General incidental expenses of the Indian service. *Arizona*.— 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, seventy thousand dollars. *California*.— California. For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in California, pay of employees, 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, seventy-five thousand dollars. *Colorado Territory*.— Colorado Territory.
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 thousand dollars. *Dakota Territory*.— Dakota Territory. For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in Dakota Territory, presents of goods, agricultural implements,567 and other useful articles, and to assist them to locate in permanent abodes,General incdental expenses of the Indian service. and sustain themselves by the pursuits of civilized life, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, twenty thousand dollars.
Idaho Territory.— Idaho Territory. 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. *Montana Territory*.— Montana Territory. 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 to sustain themselves by the pursuits of civilized life, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, fifteen thousand dollars. *Nevada*.— 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, fifteen thousand dollars. *New Mexico*.— New Mexico. For the 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, including five thousand dollars to be expended in establishing schools among the Pueblo Indians. *Oregon*.— Oregon.
For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in Oregon, including insurance and transportation of annuity goods and presents, (where no special provision therefor is made by treaties,) and for defraying the expenses of the removal and subsistence of Indians in Oregon, (not parties to any treaty.) and for pay of necessary employees, forty thousand dollars. For this amount, to survey and allot lands in severalty to the Indians at Grande Ronde reservation in Oregon, who may desire and be fitted for the same, under the provisions of the treaty of January twenty-second, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, with the confederate bands of Indians residing in Willamette Valley, the title thereto not to be alienated by said Indians without the consent of the Secretary of the Interior, four thousand dollars.
For repairs at Grande Ronde agency, two thousand dollars. *Washington Territory*.— Washington Territory. For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in Washington Territory, and for defraying the expenses of removal and subsistence of Indians, (not parties to any treaty,) and for pay of necessary employees, twenty-four thousand four hundred dollars: *Provided*, That the balance not expended as herein provided shall be expended in the establishment of schools and the education of Indian children in said Territory. *Utah Territory*.— Utah Territory.
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, fifteen thousand dollars. For this amount, to carry out the action contemplated by act of Congress approved May five, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, entitled “An1864, ch. 77.Vol. xiii. p. 68. act to vacate and sell the present Indian reservations in Utah Territory, and to settle said Indians in Uintah Valley,” ten thousand dollars. *Wyoming Territory*.— Wyoming Territory.
For the general incidental expenses of the Indian service in Wyoming Territory, presents of goods, agricultural imple-568ments, and other 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. Delivery of annuities, &c. in Minnesota and Michigan.For transportation, and necessary expenses of the delivery of annuities and provisions to the Indian tribes in Minnesota and Michigan, ten thousand dollars.
Indian commission. 1869, ch. 16, § 4.*Ante*, p. 40.For this amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay the expenses of the commission of citizens serving without pay, appointed by the President under the provisions of the fourth section of the act of April ten, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, the sum of fifteen thousand dollars; and said commission is hereby continued with the powers and duties heretofore No payments to be made to contractors beyond, &c. until, &c.provided by law: *Provided*, That hereafter no payments shall be made by any officer of the United States to contractors for goods or supplies of any sort furnished to the Indians, or for the transportation thereon, or for any buildings or machinery erected or placed on their reservations, under or by virtue of any contract entered into with the Interior Department, or any branch thereof, on the receipts or certificates of the Indian agents or superintendents for such supplies, goods, transportation, buildings, or machinery beyond fifty per cent, of the amount due until the accounts and vouchers shall have been submitted to the executive committee of the board of commissioners appointed by the President of the United States, and organized under the provisions of the fourth section of the act of April tenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, and the third section of 1870, ch. 206, §3.*Ante*, p. 360.the act approved *April* [July] fifteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy, for examination, revisal, and approval; and it shall be the duty of said board of commissioners, without unnecessary delay, to forward said accounts and vouchers so submitted to them to the Secretary of the Interior, with the reasons for their approval or disapproval of the same, in whole or in part, attached thereto; and said Secretary shall have power to sustain, set aside, or modify the action of said board, and cause payment to be made or withheld as he may determine.
Provisions for Red Cloud’s band of Sioux Indians.Proviso.For this amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the purchase of provisions for Red Cloud’s band of Sioux Indians, to relieve their present wants, and to subsist them until July first, eighteen hundred and seventy-one, one hundred and sixty-five thousand dollars: *Provided*, That so much of the amount hereby appropriated as may be necessary shall be used to reimburse the subsistence department for supplies furnished by that department, under the direction of the President of January twenty-third, eighteen hundred and seventy-one.
Civilization of the Indians of the central superintendency.For this amount, to carry on the work of instructing and aiding the Indians of the central superintendency in the arts of civilization with a view to their self-support, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, forty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as he may deem necessary. Expenses of delegations of Indians to Washington.The Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized to defray the expenses of delegations of Indians visiting the city of Washington by authority of the United States, subsequently to the first day of January, eighteen hundred and seventy-one, and to purchase presents for the members thereof, out of the amount remaining unexpended on the thirty-first day of December, eighteen hundred and seventy, of the sum of fifty thousand dollars appropriated by resolution number one hundred and *Ante*, p. 387.ten, entitled “A resolution to pay expenses of delegations of Indians visiting the city of Washington,” approved July thirteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy; and the paragraph of the act entitled “An act making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Indian department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes, for the year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and seventy-one, and for other purposes,” approved July fifteenth, eighteen569 hundred and seventy, which is as follows, viz.:
“For this amount, or soAmendment of former act. much thereof as may be necessary for subsistence of the Navajoe Indians in New Mexico, for the year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and*Ante*, p. 316. seventy, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, seventy-five thousand dollars,” be, and the same is hereby, amended by striking out the words “eighteen hundred and seventy,” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “eighteen hundred and seventy-one.
” For this amount, to enable the Secretary of the Interior to pay AlvinAlvin N. Blacklidge.Vol. xiv. p. 802. N. Blacklidge for services rendered and money expended in taking the census of the Cherokee Indians, under the provisions of the twelfth article of the treaty of eighteen hundred and sixty-six, with said Indians, nine hundred and thirty-eight dollars and fifty-five cents. For this amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the removalRemoval and subsistence of Kickapoos, and other roving Indians. of the Kiekapoo and other American Indian tribes roving on the borders of Mexico and Texas to reservations within the Territories of the United States, and for their settlement and subsistence on such reservations, forty thousand dollars.
For this amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to enable the Secretary of the Interior to cause settlements to be made with all persons appointed by Indian councils, to receive money due incompetent or orphan Indians, per act of July five, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, (Statutes at Large, volume twelve, pages five hundred and twenty-nine and five hundred and thirty,) five thousand dollars. For surveying such reservations in Oregon, under treaty stipulations,Surveying reservations in Oregon. as may be rendered necessary, twenty thousand dollars.
For the erection or purchase, at the discretion of the Secretary of theBuildings for Upper Missouri agency. Interior, of suitable buildings for the Upper Missouri agency, near Fort Berthold, provided the same shall be necessary, eight thousand dollars. For this amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to defrayEstablishing the ninety-sixth meridian west longitude. the expenses of determining the location and re-marking with suitable monuments and establishing the position of the ninety-sixth meridian west longitude, from the State of Kansas to the north line of the Creek country, in the Indian Territory, five thousand dollars; and this amount,Expenses of general council. or so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay the expenses of holding a “general council” of the Cherokee, Creek, Seminole, and Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians, in the Indian Territory, as provided by the treatiesVol. xiv. pp. 758, 772, 788, 802. with said tribes in eighteen hundred and sixty-six, for the fiscal year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and seventy-two, thirteen thousand five hundred dollars: *Provided*, That any other Indian tribe permanently located in said Indian Territory shall be, and is hereby, authorized toDelegates to general council. elect and send to said “general council” one delegate, and in addition one delegate for each one thousand Indians or fraction of a thousand greater than five hundred, being members of such tribe, on the same terms and conditions, and with the same rights and privileges, including right to compensation, as is provided for delegates of the tribes hereinbefore mentioned, and a sufficient sum to pay the per diem and mileage of such additional delegates is hereby appropriated. *Interest on Trust-Fund Stocks*.— Interest On trust-fund stocks;
For payment of interest on certain abstracted and non-paying State stocks belonging to various Indian tribes, (and held in trust by the Secretary of the Interior,) for the fiscal year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and Seventy-one, viz.: For interest on the Cherokee national fund, eighteen thousand nineCherokees; hundred and eighty dollars. For interest on the Cherokee school fund, three thousand and ten dollars. For interest on the Chickasaw national fund, fifteen thousand oneChickasaws. hundred and forty dollars.
For interest on the Chickasaw incompetents’ fund, two hundred dollars. 570 Interest on trust-fund stocks.Choctaws;For interest on the Choctaw general fund, twenty-seven thousand dollars. Creeks;For interest on the Creek orphans’ fund, five thousand two hundred and eighteen dollars. Delawares;For interest on the Delaware general fund, nine thousand seven hundred and ten dollars. Iowas;For interest on the Iowas’ fund, three thousand three hundred and forty dollars. Kaskaskios, Weas, Peorias, and Piankeshaws;For interest on the Kaskaskias, Weas, Peorias, and Piankeshaws’ fund, six thousand and seventy dollars.
Menomonees;For interest on the Menomonees’ fund, nine hundred and fifty dollars. Ottawas and Chippewas;For interest on the Ottawas and Chippewas, two hundred and thirty dollars. Pottawatomies.For interest on the Pottawatomies’ education fund, six thousand seven hundred dollars. Contingent expenses or trust funds.Bonds to Choctaws.For contingent expenses of trust funds, heretofore and to be hereafter incurred, three thousand dollars ; and the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to issue to the Choctaw tribe of Indians bonds of the United States to the amount of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, as directed by the act of March two, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, 1861, ch. 85.Vol. xii. p. 238.entitled “An act making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Indian department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes.
” Sec. 2. Addition to act.1870, ch. 296.*Ante*, p. 363.That the act approved July fifteen, eighteen hundred and seventy, “making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Indian department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes, for the year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and and seventy-one, and for other purposes,” be amended by adding the following section, which was inadvertently omitted in the enrolment of said act, viz.:— " “Sec. 14.
No treaty approved or disaffirmed, &c. *And be it further enacted*, That nothing in this act contained, or in any of the provisions thereof, shall be so construed as to ratify, approve, or disaffirm any treaty made with any tribes, bands, or parties of Indians since the twentieth of July, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, or affirm or disaffirm any of the powers of the Executive and Senate over the subject.” " Sec. 3. No contract to be made with Indians unless in writing, and approved by, &c.
That hereafter no contract or agreement of any kind shall be made by any person, with any tribe of Indians, or individual Indian not a citizen of the United States, for the payment of any money or other thing of value to him, or any other person, in consideration of services for said Indians relative to their lands, or to any claims growing out of or in reference to annuities from or treaties with the United States, unless such contract or agreement be in writing and approved by the commissioner of Indian affairs and the Secretary of the Interior;
Contracts not so made to be void, and person making may be prosecuted for misdemeanor.and all such contracts or agreements hereafter made, in violation of the provisions of this section, are hereby declared null and void, and all money or other thing of value paid to any person by any Indian or tribe, or any one else, for or on his or their behalf, on account of such services, in excess of the amount approved by the said commissioner and Secretary for such services, may be recovered by suit in the name of the United States in any court of the United States, regardless of the amount in controversy, one half of which shall be paid to the person suing for the same, and the other half shall be paid into the treasury of the United States, for the use of the Indian or tribe by or for whom it was so paid; and the person so receiving said money, and his aiders and abettors, shall, in addition to the forfeiture of said sum, be subject to prosecution for misdemeanor in any court of the United States, and on conviction shall be fined not less than one thousand dollars, and imprisoned not less than six months, and it shall be the duty of all district attorneys of the UnitedFORTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
Sess. III. Ch. 120, 121. 1871571 States to prosecute such cases when applied to to do so, and their failure and refusal shall he ground for their removal from office. And any IndianIndian agents making such contracts to be dismissed. agent, or other person in the employment of the United States, who shall, in violation of the provisions of this section, advise, sanction, or in any way aid in the making of such contracts or agreements, or in making such payments as are here prohibited, shall, in addition to the punishment herein imposed on the person making said contract, or receiving said money, be, on conviction, dismissed from the service of the United States, and be forever disqualified from holding any office of profit or trust under the same.
Approved, March 3, 1871.