Chapter XLI. making appropriations for the support of government for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, and for other purposes
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Chap. XLI.— An Act making appropriations for the support of government for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, and for other purposes. April 30, 1822. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled*, [Obsolete.] Sums appropriated for the year 1822.That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, respectively, appropriated for the service of the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two; that is to say:
Congress and their officers.For compensation, granted by law, to the Senate and House of Representatives, their officers, and attendants, in addition to an unexpended balance of two hundred and fourteen thousand and sixty-seven dollars and fourteen cents, two hundred and one thousand five hundred and twenty-one dollars and eighty-six cents. Contingent expenses of Congress.For the expenses of firewood, stationery, printing, and all other contingent expenses of the two Houses of Congress, forty-five thousand dollars.
Library and librarian of Congress.For the expenses of the library of Congress, including the librarian’s allowance for the year, one thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars. Books for library.For books for the library, one thousand dollars. President.For compensation to the President of the United States, twenty-five thousand dollars. Vice President.For compensation to the Vice President of the United States, five thousand dollars. Secretary of State.For compensation to the Secretary of State, six thousand dollars.
Clerks.1818, ch. 87.For compensation to the clerks in the Department of State, by the act of the twentieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, fifteen thousand nine hundred dollars. Messengers.For compensation to the messengers in said department, including the messenger in the patent office, nine hundred and sixty dollars. Contingent expenses.For the contingent and incidental expenses of the Department of State, including expenses of publishing the foreign correspondence of the confederation Congress, for extra copying of papers, and a deficiency in the appropriation for printing the secret journals of the old Congress, twenty-four thousand four hundred and ninety-two dollars and fifty-six cents.
Secretary of the Treasury.For compensation to the Secretary of the Treasury, six thousand dollars. SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 41. 1822. 669 For compensation to the clerks in the office of the Secretary of theClerks. Treasury, ten thousand dollars. For compensation to the messengers in said office, one thousand andMessengers. fifty dollars, in full of all allowances. For compensation to the first comptroller of the treasury, three thousandFirst comptroller. five hundred dollars.
For compensation to the clerks in the office of the first comptroller,Clerks.1818, ch. 87. per act of twentieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, seventeen thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars. For compensation to the messenger in said office, seven hundred dollars,Messenger. in full of all allowances. For compensation to the second comptroller of the treasury, three thousand2d comptroller. dollars. For compensation to the clerks in the office of the second comptroller,Clerks.1818, ch. 87. per act of the twentieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, nine thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars.
For compensation to the messenger in said office, seven hundredMessenger. dollars, in full of all allowances. For compensation to the first auditor of the treasury, three thousand1st auditor. dollars. For compensation to the clerks in the office of the first auditor, per actClerks.1818, ch. 87. of the twentieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, fifteen thousand two hundred dollars. For compensation to the messenger in said office, seven hundredMessenger. dollars, in full of all allowances.
For compensation to the second auditor of the treasury, three thousand2d auditor. dollars. For compensation to the clerks in the office of the second auditor,Clerks.1818, ch. 87. sixteen thousand two hundred dollars. For compensation to the messenger in said office, seven hundredMessenger. dollars, in full of all allowances. For compensation to the third auditor of the treasury, three thousand3d auditor. dollars. For compensation to the clerks in the office of the third auditor, per actClerks.1818, ch. 87. of the twentieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, twenty-eight thousand six hundred dollars.
For compensation to the messengers in said office, one thousand andMessengers. fifty dollars, in full of all allowances. For compensation to the fourth auditor of the treasury, three thousand4th auditor. dollars. For compensation to the clerks in the office of the fourth auditor, perClerks.1818, ch. 87. act of the twentieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, fifteen thousand and fifty dollars. For compensation to the messenger in said office, seven hundredMessenger. dollars, in full of all allowances.
For compensation to the fifth auditor of the treasury, three thousand5th auditor. dollars. For compensation to the clerks in the office of the fifth auditor, perClerks.1818, ch. 87. act of the twentieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, ten thousand five hundred dollars. For two clerks to complete the duties of the commissioner of theClerks to commissioner of revenue. revenue, transferred to the office of the fifth auditor, two thousand five hundred and fifty dollars.
For one clerk on the business of the agent of the treasury, transferredClerk on business of agent of the treasury. to the office of the fifth auditor, one thousand one hundred and fifty dollars. For compensation to the messenger in said office, seven hundred dollars,Messenger. in full of all allowances. For compensation to the treasurer of the United States, three thousandTreasurer. dollars. 670 Clerks.1818, ch. 87.For compensation to the clerks in the office of the treasurer of the United States, per act of twentieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, five thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.
Additional clerk to treasurer, 1819, ch. 53.1820, ch. 38.For compensation to an additional clerk, as allowed by act of appropriation of one thousand eight hundred and nineteen, and one thousand eight hundred and twenty; and, also, for an assistant to the chief clerk, one thousand two hundred dollars. Messenger.For compensation to the messenger in said office, seven hundred dollars, in full of all allowances. Commissioner of general land office.For compensation to the commissioner of the general land office, three thousand dollars.
Clerks.1818, ch. 87.For compensation to the clerks in the office of said commissioner, per act of twentieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, twenty-two thousand five hundred and fifty dollars. Messenger.For compensation to the messenger in said office, seven hundred dollars, in full of all allowances. Register of treasury.For compensation to the register of the treasury, three thousand dollars. Clerks.1818, ch. 87.For compensation to the clerks in the office of the register, per act of twentieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, twenty-two thousand five hundred and fifty dollars.
Messenger.For compensation to the messenger in said office, including the allowance for stamping ships’ registers, eight hundred dollars, in full of all allowances. Secretary to sinking fund.For compensation to the secretary of the commissioners of the sinking fund, two hundred and fifty dollars. Transmitting passports, translating, &c. in the treasury.For allowance to the person employed in transmitting passports and sea-letters, for expense of translating foreign languages in the office of the Secretary of the Treasury; for stationery, fuel, printing, and all other incidental and contingent expenses, in the Treasury Department, and the several offices therein, including the expenses of stating and printing the public accounts for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, thirty-six thousand dollars.
Superintendent and watchmen.For allowance to the superintendent, and four watchmen, employed for the security of the state and treasury buildings, for the repairs of engines, hose and buckets, one thousand nine hundred dollars. Secretary of War.For compensation to the Secretary of War, six thousand dollars. Clerks.1818, ch. 87.For compensation to the clerks in the office of the Secretary of War, per act of twentieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, twenty-three thousand four hundred dollars.
Messengers.For compensation to the messengers in said office, one thousand and fifty dollars, in full of all allowances. Paymaster general.For compensation to the paymaster general, two thousand five hundred dollars. Clerks.For compensation to the clerks in the office of the paymaster general, four thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. Messenger.For compensation to the messenger in said office, seven hundred dollars, in full of all allowances. Commissary general.For compensation to the commissary general of purchases, three thousand dollars.
Clerks.For compensation to the clerks in the office of the commissary general of purchases, two thousand eight hundred dollars. Messenger.For compensation to the messenger in said office, seven hundred dollars, in full of all allowances. Adjutant general’s clerks.For compensation to the clerks in the office of the adjutant general, two thousand one hundred and fifty dollars. Clerks of the Ordnance.For compensation to the clerks in the office of the ordnance, two thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars.
Clerks of commissary general of subsistence.For compensation to the clerks in the office of the commissary general of subsistence, two thousand one hundred and fifty dollars. 671 For compensation to the clerks in the engineer office, two thousandClerks in the engineer office. one hundred and fifty dollars. For compensation to the clerk in the office, of the surgeon general,Surgeon general’s clerk. one thousand one hundred and fifty dollars. For the contingent expenses of the War Department, including fuel,Contingent expenses of War Department. stationery, and other contingent expenses, six thousand dollars.
For compensation to the Secretary of the Navy, six thousand dollars.Secretary of the Navy. For compensation to the clerks in the office of the Secretary of theClerks.1818, ch. 87. Navy, per act of twentieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, eight thousand two hundred dollars. For compensation to the messengers in said office, one thousand andMessengers. fifty dollars, in full of all allowances. For the contingent expenses of the said office, two thousand dollars.Contingent expenses.
For compensation to the commissioners of the navy board, ten thousandCommissioners of navy board. five hundred dollars. For compensation to the secretary of the commissioners of the navySecretary of board. board, two thousand dollars. For compensation to the clerks in the office of the commissionersClerks.1818, ch. 87. of the navy board, per act of twentieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, three thousand five hundred and fifty dollars. For compensation of three clerks, and a draftsman, as allowed by actsOther clerks, &c.1819, ch. 54.1820, ch. 38. of appropriation since the first of January, one thousand eight hundred and nineteen, four thousand dollars.
For compensation to the messenger in said office, seven hundred dollars,Messenger. in full of all allowances. For the contingent expenses of said office, two thousand dollars.Contingent expenses. For allowance to the superintendent, and four watchmen, employed forSecurity of war and navy buildings. the security of the war and navy buildings, and for the incidental and contingent expenses, including oil, fuel, and candles, two thousand and sixty-eight dollars. For compensation to the Postmaster General, four thousand dollars.Postmaster general.
For compensation to two assistant postmasters general, five thousandAssistant P. M. general. dollars. For compensation to the clerks in the general post-office, per act ofClerks.1818, ch. 87. twentieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, twenty-two thousand seven hundred dollars. For compensation to the messengers in said office, one thousandMessengers. and fifty dollars, in full of all allowances. For contingent expenses of said office, four thousand dollars.Contingent expenses.
For compensation to the surveyor general, two thousand dollars.Surveyor general. For compensation to the clerks in the office of the surveyor general, two thousandClerks. one hundred dollars. For compensation to the surveyor south of Tennessee, two thousandSurveyor south of Tennessee. dollars. For compensation to the clerks in the office of said surveyor, oneClerks. thousand seven hundred dollars. For compensation to the surveyor in Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas,Surveyor in Illinois and Missouri, &c. two thousand dollars.
For compensation to the clerks in the office of said surveyor, two thousandClerks. dollars. For compensation to the surveyor in Alabama, two thousand dollars.Surveyor in Alabama. For compensation to the clerks in the office of the surveyor inClerks. Alabama, one thousand five hundred dollars. For compensation to the late commissioner of the public buildings, atCommissioner of public buildings. Washington city, four hundred and sixty-six dollars and sixty-seven cents. For compensation to the officers and clerks in the mint, nine thousandOfficers and clerks in the mint. six hundred dollars. 672 Persons employed in the mint.For persons employed in the different operations of the mint, nine thousand and fifty dollars.
Contingent expenses, &c.For incidental and contingent expenses, and repairs, cost of machinery, and for allowance of wastage in the gold and silver coinage of the mint, eight thousand one hundred dollars. Governor, &c. of Arkansas.For compensation to the governor, judges, and secretary, of the Arkansas territory, six thousand six hundred dollars. Contingent expenses.For the contingent expenses of said territory, three hundred and fifty dollars. Governor, &c. of Michigan.For compensation to the governor, judges, and secretary, of the Michigan territory, six thousand six hundred dollars.
Contingent expenses.For the contingent expenses of said territory, three hundred and fifty dollars. Judges of the United States.For compensation to the chief justice, the associate judges, and district judges, of the United States, including the chief justice and associate judges of the District of Columbia, seventy-eight thousand two hundred dollars. Attorney general.For compensation to the attorney general of the United States, three thousand five hundred dollars. Clerk.For compensation to the clerk in the office of the attorney general, eight hundred dollars.
Reporter of decisions of Supreme Court.For compensation to the reporter of the decisions of the Supreme Court, one thousand dollars. District attorneys and marshals.For compensation to sundry district attorneys and marshals, as granted by law, including those in the several territories, eight thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars. Courts, jurors, and witnesses.For defraying the expenses of the Supreme, circuit, and district courts of the United States, including the District of Columbia, and of jurors and witnesses, in aid of the funds arising from fines, penalties, and forfeitures, and for defraying the expenses of prosecutions for offences against the United States, and for the safe keeping of prisoners, thirty thousand dollars.
Sundry pensions.For the payment of sundry pensions, granted by the late and present government, two thousand nine hundred and forty-seven dollars and ninety-nine cents. Disabled seamen.For making good a deficiency in the fund for the relief of seamen, thirty thousand dollars. Lighthouses.For the support and maintenance of lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and stakeages, including the purchase and transportation of oil, keepers’ salaries, repairs, and improvements, and contingent expenses, forty-one thousand one hundred and four dollars and sixty-eight cents, in addition to an unexpended balance of fifty-three thousand four hundred and twenty-six dollars and sixty-two cents.
Re-building lighthouse on Fayerweather.For rebuilding the lighthouse on Fayerweather island, which was blown down in the gale of third September last, three thousand dollars. Building light-house on the Bodkin, &c.For building a lighthouse on the Bodkin, and two lighthouses on North Point, in Maryland, in addition to the sums heretofore appropriated for those objects, six thousand six hundred dollars. Placing buoys near Cape Hatteras, &c.For placing buoys in the channels through the shoals of Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout, and in the channels through the Frying Pan shoals, and over the bars at Ocracock and Cape Fear, one thousand six hundred dollars.
Stationery, &c. for commissioners of loans.For stationery, books, &c. for the offices of commissioners of loans six thousand nine hundred and sixty-nine dollars and sixteen cents. Surveying public lands.For surveying the public lands of the United States, actually performed in one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, one hundred thousand dollars. John Trumbull for paintings.For payment to John Trumbull, for paintings commemorative of the most important events of the revolution, six thousand dollars.
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 45. 1822. 673 For the prohibition of the slave trade, being the amount carried to theProhibition of the slave trade. surplus fund on the thirty-first of December last, forty-seven thousand six hundred and forty-seven dollars and sixty-seven cents. For the payment of balances due to officers of the old internal revenueBalances due to officers of the old internal revenue.Miscellaneous claims. and direct tax, fourteen thousand fifty-six dollars and ten cents.
For the discharge of such miscellaneous claims against the United States, not otherwise provided for, as shall be admitted in due course of settlement at the treasury, six thousand dollars. For the salaries of the ministers of the United States to London,Salaries of ministers of the United States in foreign places. Paris, St Petersburg, Lisbon, and Madrid, with the salaries of their several secretaries of legation, and the salaries of the charge des affaires at the Hague, and at Stockholm, sixty-four thousand dollars.
For an outfit to a minister at Lisbon, nine thousand dollars.Outfit for minister at Lisbon.Contingencies of foreign missions.Carrying into effect the articles of the treaty of Ghent, &c.Salaries of the commissioners, secretary, clerk, &c. under the treaty with Spain.Ascertaining the longitude of the Capitol. For the contingent expenses of those missions, ten thousand dollars. For expenses of carrying into effect the fifth, sixth, and seventh, articles of the treaty of Ghent, concluded on the twenty-fourth of December, one thousand eight hundred and fourteen, including the compensation of the commissioners, agents, and surveyors, and their contingent expenses, twelve thousand five hundred dollars.
For the salaries of the commissioners, secretary, clerk, and messenger, together with the contingent expenses of the two commissions under the treaty with Spain, of the twenty-second of February, one thousand eight hundred and nineteen, thirty thousand dollars. For the expense of ascertaining the longitude of the Capitol, to wit: For the compensation to William Lambert, two thousand dollars; to William Elliott, five hundred dollars; to Oswald Dunn, one hundred dollars; and for contingent expenses, three hundred and sixty dollars and ninety-two cents.
Sec. 2. *And be it further enacted*, That the several sums herebyOut of any money in the Treasury. appropriated, shall be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated: *Provided, however*, That no money appropriated byProviso. this act, or by the act making appropriations for the military service of the United States, for the year eighteen hundred and twenty-two, and towards the service of the year eighteen hundred and twenty-three, shall be paid to any person for his compensation, who is in arrears to the United States, until such person shall have accounted for, and paid into the treasury, all sums for which he may be liable; *ProvidedProviso. further*, That nothing in this section contained shall extend to balances arising solely from the depreciation of treasury notes, received by suchWhere the pay or salary is withheld, the accounting officer to report balance, &c.Agent to order suit within sixty days, &c. person to be expended in the public service; but in all cases where the pay or salary of any person is withheld in pursuance of this act, it shall be the duty of the accounting officer, if demanded by the party, his agent, or attorney, to report forthwith to the agent of the Treasury Department the balance due; and it shall be the duty of said agent, within sixty days thereafter, to order suit to be commenced against such delinquent and his sureties.
Sec. 3. *And be it further enacted*, That the expense for postage incurredExpense of postage incurred by marshals to be paid, &c. by marshals in taking and returning the fourth census of the United States, not exceeding two thousand dollars, be paid out of an unexpended balance of an appropriation for defraying the expense of the fourth enumeration of the inhabitants of the United States. Approved, April 30, 1822.