Chapter XXXI. making Appropriations for the current and contingent Expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling Treaty Stipulations with the carious Indian Tribes, for the Year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and forty-eight
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Chap. XXXI.— An Act making Appropriations for the current and contingent Expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling Treaty Stipulations with the carious Indian Tribes, for the Year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and forty-eight.March 1, 1847. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* That the following sums be, and they are hereby, appropriated, for the year ending on the thirtieth day of June, eighteen hundred and forty-eight, for the purpose of paying the current and contingent expenses of the Indian Department, and fulfilling treaty stipulations with the various Indian tribes, to be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
TWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS. Sess. II. Ch. 31. 1847.133 ForDepartment. the current and contingent expenses of the Indian Department, viz.: ForSuperintendent and agents.1834, ch. 162.1837, ch. 31.1846, ch. 34. the pay of the superintendent of Indian affairs at St. Louis, and the several Indian agents, as provided by the acts of June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, of March third, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, and of June twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and forty-six, eighteen thousand dollars.
ForSub-agents.1834, ch. 162. the pay of sub-agents, authorized by the act of June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, nine thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. ForInterpreters. the pay of interpreters, authorized by the same act, ten thousand two hundred dollars. ForClerks. the pay of clerk to superintendent at St. Louis, one thousand two hundred dollars. For the pay of clerk to acting superintendent of the Western Territory, one thousand dollars. ForPostages, rents, &c. postages, rents, stationery, fuel for offices, and other contingencies of the Indian Department, and for transportation and incidental expenses, seventeen thousand dollars.
For fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes, viz.: *To the Christian Indians.*—ForChristian Indians.1824, ch. 174, § 7.1826, ch. 110. permanent annuity, stipulated in the acts of May twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and twenty-four, and May twentieth, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, four hundred dollars. *To the Chippewas of Mississippi and Lake Superior.*—ForChippewas of Mississippi and Lake Superior. payment in money for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, nine thousand five hundred dollars.
For payment in goods for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, nineteen thousand dollars. For establishing three blacksmiths’ shops, supporting three smiths, and furnishing iron and steel, for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, three thousand dollars. For support of farmers, purchase of implements, grain, or seed, and to carry on their agricultural pursuits, for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, one thousand dollars.
For purchase of provisions for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, two thousand dollars. For purchase of tobacco for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth of July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, five hundred dollars. For limited annuity for twenty-five years, in money, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourth of October, eighteen hundred and fortytwo, twelve thousand five hundred dollars.
For limited annuity for twenty-five years, in goods, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourth of October, eighteen hundred and fortytwo, ten thousand five hundred dollars. For support of two blacksmith’s shops, including pay of smiths and assistants, and furnishing iron and steel, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourth of October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, two thousand dollars. For support of two farmers, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourth of October, eighteen hundred and fortytwo, one thousand dollars.
For pay of two carpenters, stipulated in the fourth article of the134TWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS. Sess. 134. treaty of fourth of October, eighteen hundred and fortytwo, twelve hundred dollars. For support of schools, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourth of October, eighteen hundred and fortytwo, two thousand dollars. For purchase of provisions and tobacco, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourth of October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, two thousand dollars. *To the Chippewas of Saginaw.*—ForChippewas of Saginaw. permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of third of August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, one thousand dollars.
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of seventeenth November, eighteen hundred and seven, eight hundred dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and nineteen, one thousand dollars. For support of blacksmith at Saginaw, and for farming utensils and cattle, and for the employment of persons to aid them in agriculture, stipulated in the eighth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and nineteen, and seventh article of the treaty of January, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, two thousand dollars.
For education during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of fifth August, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, one thousand dollars. *To the Chippewas, Mcnomonies, Winnebagoes, and New York Indians,—*ForChippewas, &c. education during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of eleventh August, eighteen hundred and twenty-seven, one thousand five hundred dollars. *To the Choctaws.*—ForChoctaws. permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of sixteenth November, eighteen hundred and five, three thousand dollars.
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the thirteenth article of the treaty of eighteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty, six hundred dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twentieth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, six thousand dollars. For life annuity to chief, (Bob Cole,) stipulated in the tenth article of the treaty of twentieth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, one hundred and fifty dollars. For life annuity to the three district chiefs, (two hundred and fifty dollars each,) stipulated in the fifteenth article of the treaty of twenty-seventh September, eighteen hundred and thirty, seven hundred and fifty dollars.
For life annuity to one Wayne warrior, stipulated in the twenty-first article of the treaty of twenty-seventh September, eighteen hundred and thirty, twenty-five dollars. For education of forty youths for twenty years, including support of teachers in the nation, two thousand five hundred dollars per annum, stipulated in the twentieth article of the treaty of twenty-seventh September, eighteen hundred and thirty, twelve thousand five hundred dollars. For blacksmith, stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of eighteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty, and ninth article of the treaty of twentieth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, six hundred dollars.
For iron and steel, &c., for shop, three hundred and twenty-dollars. TWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS. Sess. II. Ch. 31. 1847.135 For pay of millwright, stipulated in the twentieth article of the treaty of twenty-seventh September, eighteen hundred and thirty, six hundred dollars. For limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in the seventeenth article of the treaty of twenty-seventh September, eighteen hundred and thirty, twenty thousand dollars. *To the Chickasaws.*—ForChickasaws. permanent annuity, stipulated in the act of twenty-fifth February, seventeen hundred and ninety-nine, three thousand dollars.
For education for fifteen years, stipulated in the second supple mental article of the treaty of twenty-fourth May, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, three thousand dollars. *To the Cherokees.*—ForCherokees. four blacksmiths and assistants, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, three thousand three hundred and sixty dollars. For iron and steel, one thousand and eighty dollars. For wagon-maker, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, six hundred dollars.
For wheelwright, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, six hundred dollars. *To the Creeks.*—ForCreeks. permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of seventh August, seventeen hundred and ninety, one thousand five hundred dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of sixteenth June, eighteen hundred and two, three thousand dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, twenty thousand dollars.
For limited annuity for fifteen years, stipulated in the eighth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth March, eighteen hundred and thirtytwo, ten thousand dollars. For blacksmith and assistant, and use of shop and tools, stipulated in the eighth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, eight hundred and forty dollars. For iron and steel, two hundred and seventy dollars. For two blacksmiths and assistants, and use of shops and tools, for twenty years, stipulated in the thirteenth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth March, eighteen hundred and thirtytwo, one thousand six hundred and eighty dollars.
For iron and steel, five hundred and forty dollars. For blacksmith and assistant, and use of shop and tools, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, eight hundred and forty dollars. For iron and steel, two hundred and seventy dollars. For wheelwright, stipulated in the eighth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, six hundred dollars.
For wagon-maker, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, six hundred dollars. For agricultural implements, stipulated in the eighth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, two thousand dollars. For education for twenty years, stipulated in the thirteenth article136TWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS. Sess. 136. of the treaty of twenty-fourth March, eighteen hundred and thirtytwo, three thousand dollars.
For education for twenty years, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, one thousand dollars. For interest, at five per centum, on three hundred and fifty thousand dollars, (tenth year,) stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twenty-third November, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, seventeen thousand five hundred dollars. For education for twenty years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourth January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, three thousand dollars, *To the Delawares.*—ForDelawares. permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the third of August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, one thousand dollars.
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of third of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, four thousand dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of thirtieth of September, eighteen hundred and nine, five hundred dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the supplemental treaty of twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, one thousand dollars. For life annuity to chisf, stipulated in private and confidential articles of supplemental treaty of twenty-fourth of September, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, to treaty of third of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, one hundred dollars.
For life annuity to three chiefs, stipulated in supplemental article to treaty of twenty-sixth of October, eighteen hundred and thirtytwo, three hundred dollars. For purchase of salt, stipulated in the third article of treaty of seventh June, eighteen hundred and three, one hundred dollars. For blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the sixth article of treaty of third October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, seven hundred and twenty dollars. For iron and steel, &c., for shops, two hundred and twenty dollars.
For interest on forty-six thousand and eighty dollars, at five per centum, being the value of thirty-six sections of land set apart by the treaty of eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, for education, stipulated in resolution of the Senate of nineteenth January, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, two thousand three hundred and four dollars. *To the Florida Indians.*—ForFlorida Indians. blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of eighteenth of September, eighteen hundred and twenty-three, and treaty of ninth of May, eighteen hundred and thirtytwo, one thousand dollars.
For annuity, in goods, for fifteen years, stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of fourth January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, two thousand dollars. For annuity, in money, for fifteen years, stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of fourth January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, three thousand dollars. For agricultural implements for five years, stipulated in the seventh article of the treaty of fourth January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, one thousand dollars. *To the Iowas.*—ForIowas. one year’s interest on one hundred and fifty-seven thousand five hundred dollars, to be invested at five per centum, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of nineteenth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, seven thousand eight hundred and seventy-five dollars.
TWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS. Sess. II. Ch. 31. 1847.137 *To the Kickapoos.*—ForKickapoos. limited annuity for nineteen years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth of October, eighteen hundred and thirtytwo, five thousand dollars. *To the Kanzas.*—ForKanzas. blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of third of June, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-five, seven hundred and twenty dollars. For iron and steel, &c., two hundred and twenty dollars.
For agricultural assistance, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of third of June, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-five, one thousand six hundred dollars. For interest on two hundred thousand dollars at five per centum, in lieu of investment, per second article of the treaty of fourteenth January, eighteen hundred and forty-six, ten thousand dollars. *To the Miamies.*—ForMiamies. permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-third October, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six, twenty-five thousand dollars.
For blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of sixth of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, seven hundred and twenty dollars. For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. For one thousand pounds of tobacco, two thousand pounds of iron, one thousand pounds of steel, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-third October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, seven hundred and seventy dollars. For pay of miller, in lieu of gunsmith, stipulated in the fifth article of treaty of sixth of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, six hundred dollars.
For one hundred and sixty bushels of salt, stipulated in the fifth article of treaty of sixth of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, three hundred and twenty dollars. For education and support of the poor, stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of twenty-third October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, two thousand dollars. For the tenth of ten instalments, stipulated in third article of treaty of sixth November, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, twelve thousand five hundred and sixty-eight dollars.
For the seventh of twenty instalments, stipulated in second article of treaty of twenty-eight November, eighteen hundred and forty, twelve thousand five hundred dollars. For payment in lieu of laborers, stipulated in sixth article of treaty of twenty-eight November, eighteen hundred and forty, two hundred and fifty dollars. For agricultural assistance, stipulated in fifth article of treaty of sixth of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, two hundred dollars. *To the Eel Rivers, (Miamies.)*—ForEel Rivers.
(Miamies.) permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of third of August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, five hundred dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twenty-first August, eighteen hundred and five, two hundred and fifty dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of thirteenth September, eighteen hundred and nine, three hundred and fifty dollars. *To the Menomonies.*—ForMenomonies. limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of third September, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, twenty thousand dollars.
For two blacksmiths and assistants, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of third September, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, one thousand four hundred and forty dollars. 138TWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS. Sess. 138. For iron, and steel, &c., for shops, four hundred and forty dollars. For purchase of provisions, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of third September, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, three thousand dollars. For two thousand pounds of tobacco, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of third September, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, three hundred dollars.
For farming utensils, cattle, &c., stipulated in the second article of the treaty of third September, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, five hundred dollars. For thirty barrels of salt, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the third September, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, one hundred and fifty dollars. *To the Omahas.*—ForOmahas. blacksmith and assistant for ten years, and during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fifteenth July, eighteen hundred and thirty, seven hundred and twenty dollars.
For iron and steel for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. For agricultural implements during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fifteenth July, eighteen hundred and thirty, five hundred dollars. *To the Ottoes and Missourias.*—ForOttoes, and Missourias. blacksmith and assistant for ten years, and during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fifteenth July, eighteen hundred and thirty, seven hundred and twenty dollars.
For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. For agricultural implements for ten years, from eighteen hundred and forty, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, five hudred dollars. For education during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, five hundred dollars. For limited annuity for ten years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, two thousand five hundred dollars.
For two farmers for five years and during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, twelve hundred dollars. *To the Ottowas.*—ForOttawas. permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of third of August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, one thousand dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of seventeenth of November, eighteen hundred and seven, eight hundred dollars.
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of seventeenth of September, eighteen hundred and eighteen, fifteen hundred dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-ninth August, eighteen hundred and twenty-one, one thousand dollars. *To the Ottowas and Chippewas.*—ForOttawas, and Chippewas. limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-eighth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, thirty thousand dollars.
For interest to be paid annually on two hundred thousand dollars, as annuity, per Senate resolution, twelve thousand dollars. For education for twenty years, and during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-eighth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, five thousand dollars. For missions for twenty years, and during the pleasure of Congress,TWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS. Sess. II. Ch. 31. 1817.139 stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-eighth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, three thousand dollars.
For vaccine matter, medicines, and pay of physician, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-eighth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, three hundred dollars. For purchase of provisions for twenty years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-eighth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, two thousand dollars. For six thousand five hundred pounds of tobacco for twenty years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-eighth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, nine hundred and seventy-five dollars.
For one hundred barrels of salt for twenty years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-eighth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, three hundred and fifty dollars. For five hundred fish barrels for twenty years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-eighth Alarch, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, seven hundred and fifty dollars. For three blacksmiths and assistants, stipulated in the seventh article of the treaty of twenty-eighth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, two thousand one hundred and sixty dollars.
For iron and steel, &c., for shops, six hundred and sixty dollars. For gunsmith at Mackinaw, stipulated in the seventh article of the treaty of twenty-eighth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, six hundred dollars. For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. For pay of two farmers and assistants, stipulated in the seventh article of the treaty of twenty-eighth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, sixteen hundred dollars. For pay of two mechanics, stipulated in the seventh article of the treaty of twenty-eighth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, twelve hundred dollars. *To the Osages.*—ForOsages. interest, at five per centum, on sixty-nine thousand one hundred and twenty dollars, the valuation of fifty-four sections of land set apart by treaty of eighteen hundred and twenty-five for education, per resolution of the Senate of nineteenth January, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, three thousand four hundred and fifty-six dollars.
For limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of eleventh January, eighteen hundred and thirty-nine, twenty thousand dollars. For support of two smiths’ establishments, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of eleventh January, eighteen hundred and thirty-nine, two thousand dollars. For pay of two millers for fifteen years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of eleventh January, eighteen hundred and thirty-nine, twelve hundred dollars.
For pay of two assistant millers for eleven years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of eleventh January, eighteen hundred and thirty-nine, four hundred and fifty dollars. *To the Piankeshaws.*—ForPiankeshaws. permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, five hundred dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of thirtieth December, eighteen hundred and five, three hundred dollars. *To the Pawnees.*—ForPawnees. agricultural implements for five years, and during the pleasure of the president, stipulated in the fourth article140TWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
Sess. 140. of the treaty of ninth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-three two thousand dollars. *To the Pottawatomies.*—ForPottawatomies. permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, one thousand dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and nine, five hundred dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of second October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, two thousand five hundred dollars.
For limited annuity for twenty-two years, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of sixteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, two thousand dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, two thousand dollars. For limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, one thousand dollars.
For life annuity to chief, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, one hundred dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, sixteen thousand dollars. For limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twentieth October, eighteen hundred and thirtytwo, fifteen thousand dollars. For life annuity to two chiefs, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twentieth October, eighteen hundred and thirtytwo, four hundred dollars.
For limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twenty-sixth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, twenty thousand dollars. For limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twenty-sixth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, fourteen thousand dollars. For life annuity to chiefs, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twenty-sixth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, seven hundred dollars.
For limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in the second (supplemental) article of the treaty of twenty-sixth September, eighteen hundred and thirty three, two thousand dollars. For purchase of salt, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of seventh June, eighteen hundred and three, one hundred and forty dollars. For purchase of one hundred and sixty bushels of salt, stipulated in the third article of treaty of sixteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, three hundred and twenty dollars.
For education during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of sixteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, two thousand dollars. For blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of sixteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, seven hundred and twenty dollars. For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. For education during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in theTWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
Sess. II. Ch. 31. 1847.141 second article of the treaty of twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, one thousand dollars. For payment in money, in lieu of two thousand pounds of tobacco, fifteen hun Ired pounds of iron, and three hundred and fifty pounds of steel, simulated in the second article of the treaty of twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, and tenth article of the treaty of fifth June, eighteen hundred and forty-six, three hundred dollars.
For blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, seven hundred and twenty dollars. For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. For blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, seven hundred and twenty dollars. For iron and steel, two hundred and twenty dollars. For purchase of salt, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, two hundred and fifty dollars.
For education during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-seventh October, eighteen hundred and thirtytwo, two thousand dollars. *To the Pottawatomies of Huron.*—ForPottawatomies of Huron. permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of seventeenth November, eighteen hundred and seven, four hundred dollars. *To the Quapaws.*—ForQuapaws. limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of thirteenth May, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, two thousand dollars.
For education during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of thirteenth May, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, one thousand dollars. For blacksmith and assistant during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of thirteenth May, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, eight hundred and forty dollars. For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. For pay of farmer, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of thirteenth May, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, six hundred dollars. *To the Six Nations of New York.*—ForSix Nations. permanent annuity, stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of eleventh November, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, four thousand five hundred dollars. *To the Senecas of New York.*—ForSenecas.1831, ch. 26. permanent annuity, in lieu of interest on stock, per act of nineteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, six thousand dollars.
For1846, ch. 34, § 2. interest in lieu of investment in stock, at five per centum, on seventy-five thousand dollars, stipulated in the act of June twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and forty-six, three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. *To the Yancton and Santie Sioux.*—ForYancton and Santie Sioux. blacksmith and assistant for ten years, and during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fifteenth July, eighteen hundred and thirty, seven hundred and twenty dollars.
For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. For agricultural implements, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fifteenth July, eighteen hundred and thirty, four hundred dollars. *To the Sacs and Poxes of Missouri.*—ForSacs and Foxes of Missouri. interest on investment in stock, at five per centum, on one hundred and fifty-seven thousand four hundred dollars, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of142TWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
Sess. 142. twenty-first October, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, seven thousand eight hundred and seventy dollars. *To the Sioux of Mississippi.*—ForSioux of Mississippi. blacksmith and assistant for ten years, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fifteenth July, eighteen hundred and thirty, eight hundred and forty dollars. For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. For agricultural implements during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fifteenth July, eighteen hundred and thirty, seven hundred dollars.
For interest on investment in stock, at five per centum, on three hundred thousand dollars, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, fifteen thousand dollars. For limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, ten thousand dollars. For purchase of medicines, agricultural implements and stock, support of farmers, physicians, blacksmith, and for other beneficial objects, for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, eight thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.
For purchase of provisions for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, five thousand five hundred dollars. *To the Sacs and Faxes of Mississippi.*—ForSacs and Foxes of Mississippi. permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of third November, eighteen hundred and four, one thousand dollars. For limited annuity for thirty years, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, twenty thousand dollars.
For blacksmith and assistant, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourth August, eighteen hundred and twenty-four, eight hundred and forty dollars. For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. For blacksmith and assistant for thirty years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirtytwo, eight hundred and forty dollars. For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars.
For gunsmith for thirty years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirtytwo, six hundred dollars. For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. For agricultural implements during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourth August, eighteen hundred and twenty-four, eight hundred dollars. For forty barrels of salt for thirty years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirtytwo, two hundred dollars.
For forty kegs of tobacco for thirty years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirtytwo, six hundred dollars. For interest on investment in stock, at five per centum, on two hundred thousand dollars, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-first October, eighteen hundred and thirty seven, ten thousand dollars. For interest on investment in stock, at five per centum, on eight hundred thousand dollars, stipulated in the second article of the treatyTWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
Sess. II. Ch. 31. 1847.143 of eleventh October, eighteen hundred and fortytwo, forty thousand dollars. *To the Shawnees*—ForShawnees. permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, one thousand dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and seventeen, two thousand dollars. For purchase of salt, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of seventh of June, eighteen hundred and three, sixty dollars.
For blacksmith and assistant, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of seventh November, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, eight hundred and forty dollars. For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. For blacksmith and assistant, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of eighth August, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, eight hundred and forty dollars. For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. *To the Senecas and Shawnees.*—ForSenecas, and Shawnees. permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of seventeenth September, eighteen hundred and eighteen, one thousand dollars.
For blacksmith and assistant, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twentieth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, eight hundred and forty dollars. For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. *To the Senecas.*—ForSenecas. permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and seventeen, five hundred dollars. For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of seventeenth September, eighteen hundred and eighteen, five hundred dollars.
For blacksmith and assistant, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-eighth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, eight hundred and forty dollars. For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. For pay of miller, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-eighth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, six hundred dollars. *To the Wyandots.*—ForWyandots. permanent annuity, in lieu of all former annuities, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the seventeenth March, eighteen hundred and fortytwo, seventeen thousand five hundred dollars.
For the support of a blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the tenth article of the treaty of twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and seventeen, seven hundred and twenty dollars. For the purchase of iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. For education, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of seventeenth March, eighteen hundred and fortytwo, five hundred dollars. *To the Weas.*—ForWeas. permanent annuity, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of the second October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, three thousand dollars. *To the Winnebagoes.*—ForWinnebagoes. limited annuity, for thirty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the first of August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, eighteen thousand dollars.
For limited annuity, for twenty-seven years, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the fifteenth of September, eighteen hundred and thirtytwo, ten thousand dollars. For the purchase of fifty barrels of salt for thirty years, stipulated144TWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS. Sess. 144. in the second article of the treaty of the first of August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, two hundred and fifty dollars. For the purchase of three thousand pounds of tobacco for thirty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the first of August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, three hundred and fifty dollars.
For the purchase of one thousand five hundred pounds of tobacco for twenty-seven years, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of fifteenth of September, eighteen hundred and thirtytwo, one hundred and seventy-five dollars. For the support of three blacksmiths and assistants for thirty years, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the first of August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, two thousand one hundred and sixty dollars. For iron and steel, &c., for shops, six hundred and sixty dollars.
For pay of labor, and for oxen, for thirty years, stipulated in the third article of the treaty, of the first August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, three hundred and sixty-five dollars. For the purpose of education for twenty-seven years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fifteenth September, eighteen hundred and thirtytwo, three thousand dollars. For the support of six agriculturists, purchase of oxen, ploughs, and other implements, for twenty-seven years, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of fifteenth September, eighteen hundred and thirtytwo, two thousand five hundred dollars.
For the pay of two physicians, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of the fifteenth September, eighteen hundred and thirtytwo, four hundred dollars. For interest on investment in stock, at five per centum, on one million one hundred thousand dollars, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of first November, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, fifty-five thousand dollars. For fulfilling treaty with the Winnebagoes, viz.: To enable them to comply with their present engagements, and to cover the expenses of exploring and selecting their new home, per fourth article of treaty of thirteenth October, eighteen hundred and forty-six, four thousand dollars.
For expenses of removal, same article and treaty, twenty thousand dollars. For expenses of subsisting them for one year after removal, same article and treaty, twenty thousand dollars. For breaking up and fencing land, same article and treaty, ten thousand dollars. For establishing manual labor schools, same article and treaty, ten thousand dollars. For erection of mills, same article and treaty, five thousand dollars. For interest on eighty-five thousand [dollars,] at five per centum, same article and treaty, four thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.
Sec. 2. *And be it further enacted,* That the following sums, hereinafter mentioned, be, and the same are hereby, appropriated for the service of the current fiscal year, viz.: For fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes, and for other purposes, viz.: *To the Pottawatomies.*—ForPottawatomies. payment in money, to enable said Indians to arrange their affairs and pay their just debts, to pay for their improvements, to purchase wagons, horses, and other means of transportation to their new homes, and to pay individuals for the loss of property, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of fifth June, eighteen hundred and forty-six, fifty thousand dollars.
TWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS. Sess. II. Ch. 31. 1847.145 For removal and subsistence of said Indians, stipulated in the sixth article of said treaty, sixty thousand dollars. *To the Cherokees.*—ForCherokees’ in demnity. indemnity to the treaty party for losses and expenses incurred in consequence of the treaty of eighteen hundred and thirty-five, stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of sixth August, eighteen hundred and forty-six, one hundred and fifteen thousand dollars. ForPrinting-press. payment to the Cherokee nation for a printing-press, materials, and other property destroyed, stipulated in the eighth article of said treaty, two thousand dollars.
ForArms. indemnity to those whose arms were taken from them, previous to their removal west, same article of said treaty, five thousand dollars. ForClaims. payment of this sum, being in lieu of all claims of the Cherokee nation, as a nation, prior to the treaty of eighteen hundred and thirty-five, same article of said treaty, twenty thousand dollars. ForExpenses of removal. expenses of removal of Choctaws from the State of Mississippi, and for their subsistence for twelve months thereafter, in addition to former appropriations, seventy-four thousand seven hundred and fifty-one dollars.
ForInterest. payment of interest, in lieu of investment, on seventy-five thousand dollars, at five per centum per annum, to the Seneca Indians of New York, from the first of July, eighteen hundred and forty-six, to1846, ch. 34. thirtieth June, eighteen hundred and forty-seven, stipulated in the act of June twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and forty-six, three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. ForChoctaw claimants. interest on the amounts awarded Choctaw claimants, under the fourteenth article of the treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek, of the twenty-seventh September, eighteen hundred and thirty, for lands on which they resided, but which it is now impossible to give them, and in lieu of the scrip that has been awarded under the act of twenty-third August, eighteen hundred and fortytwo, not deliverable1842, ch. 187. east, by the third section of the said law, per act of third of March, eighteen hundred and forty-five, for the year eighteen1845, ch. 72. hundred and forty-seven, forty-three thousand six hundred dollars.
To makeInterest on investments in State stocks and bonds. good the interest on investments in State stocks and bonds for various Indian tribes, not yet paid by the States, to be reimbursed out of the interest when collected, nineteen thousand five hundred and thirty-four dollars and nine cents. To makeSame subject. good the interest on investments in State stocks and bonds for the Chickasaw tribe of Indians, not yet paid by the States, to be reimbursed out of the interest when collected, fourteen thousand nine hundred and sixty-three dollars and twenty-six cents.
ForReappropriation in consideration of change of boundary. the reappropropriation of this sum, (carried to the surplus fund,) stipulated to be paid to the Chippewas, Ottawas, and Pottawatomies in consideration of a change of boundary of the country ceded to said tribes at the treaty of Chicago, concluded on the twenty-sixth and twenty-seventh days of September, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, per supplementary article to said treaty, ten thousand dollars. ForReappropriation for improvements abandoned. the reappropriation of this sum, (carried to the surplus fund,) to meet payments to certain Cherokee Indians for improvements abandoned, under the treaty of sixth May, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, three hundred and forty-three dollars and sixty cents.
Approved, March 1, 1847.