Chapter XXXIV. *making Appropriations for the current and contingent Expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling Treaty Stipulations with the various Indian Tribes, for the Year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and forty-seven.* June 27, 1846. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representati
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Chap. XXXIV.— An Act *making Appropriations for the current and contingent Expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling Treaty Stipulations with the various Indian Tribes, for the Year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and forty-seven.* June 27, 1846. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, * That the following Appropriation.sums be, and they are hereby, appropriated, for the year ending on the thirtieth day of June, eighteen hundred and forty-seven, 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.
For the current and contingent expenses of the Indian Department, viz.: Superintendent and agents.1834, ch. 162.1837, ch. 31.For 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, and of March third, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, sixteen thousand five hundred dollars: Proviso.*Provided always,* That no superintendent of Indian affairs, or Indian agent, or other disbursing officer in such service, shall have advanced to him, on Indian or public account, any money to be disbursed in future, until such superintendent, agent, or officer in such service, shall have settled his accounts of the preceding year, and satisfactorily shown that all balances in favor of the government, which may appear to be in his hands, are ready to be paid over on the order of the department.
Sub agents.1834, ch. 162.For pay of sub-agents, authorized by the act of June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, eleven thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. Agent for the tribes on the Upper Platte, and Upper Arkansas.For an agent for the Indian tribes residing upon the waters of the Upper Platte and Upper Arkansas Rivers, the sum of fifteen hundred dollars. TWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 34. 1846. 21 For pay of interpreters, as authorized by the same act, ten thousandInterpreters.1834, ch. 162. five hundred dollars.
For pay of clerk to superintendent at St. Louis, who is herebyClerks. authorized to be continued, one thousand two hundred dollars. For pay of clerk to acting superintendent of Western Territory, who is hereby authorized to be continued, one thousand dollars. For provisions for Indians, at the distribution of annuities, while onProvisions. visits of business with the different superintendents and agents, and when assembled on public business, which is hereby authorized, eleven thousand eight hundred dollars.
For presents to Indians, five thousand dollars.Presents. For postages, rents, stationery, fuel for offices, and other contingenciesContingencies. of the Indian department, and for transportation and incidental expenses, thirty-six thousand five hundred dollars. For fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes, namely: *To the Christian Indians.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated inChristian Indians. 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.—*For paymentChippewas.Money. 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 secondGoods. article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, nineteen thousand dollars. For establishing three blacksmiths’ shops, supporting three smiths,Three blacksmiths, &c., under treaty of 1837. 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,Farmers’ implements, &c. 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 secondProvisions. 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 secondTobacco. article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, five hundred dollars. For limited annuity for twenty-five years, in money, stipulated inLimited annuity in money. the fourth article of the treaty of fourth of October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, twelve thousand five hundred dollars.
For limited annuity for twenty-five years, in goods, stipulated in theLimited annuity in goods. fourth article of the treaty of fourth of October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, ten thousand five hundred dollars. For purchase of tobacco and provisions, stipulated in the fourthTobacco and provisions article of the treaty of fourth of October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, two thousand dollars. For support of two blacksmiths’ shops, including pay of smiths andTwo blacksmith shops, under treaty of 1842. 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 theFarmers. treaty of fourth of October, one thousand dollars. For pay of two carpenters, stipulated in the fourth article of theCarpenters. treaty of fourth of October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, twelve hundred dollars. For support of schools, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty Schools.22of fourth of October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, two thousand dollars. Chippewas.Annuities.*To the Chippewas of Saganaw.—*For 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 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. Blacksmith, farming utensils, &c.For support of blacksmith at Saganaw, 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.
Education.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. Chippewas, &c.Education.*To the Chippewas, Menomonics, Winnebagoes, and New York Indians.—*For 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. Annuities.*To the Chippewas, Ottowas, and Pottawatamies.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine, sixteen thousand dollars.
For limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twenty-sixth September, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three, fourteen thousand dollars. For limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in the second (supplemental) article of the treaty of twenty-sixth September, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three, two thousand dollars. For life annuity to chiefs, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twenty-sixth September, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three, seven hundred dollars.
Blacksmith and assistant.For blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine, seven hundred and twenty dollars. Iron and steel.For iron and steel, two hundred and twenty dollars. SaltFor the purchase of salt, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine, two hundred and fifty dollars. Choctaws.Annuities.*To the Choctaws.—*For 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. Bob Cole.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 three district chiefs, two hundred and fifty dollars each, stipulated in the fifteenth article of the treaty of twenty-23seventh September, eighteen hundred and thirty, seven hundred and fifty 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. For education of forty youths for twenty years, including supportEducation. 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 ofBlacksmith and assistants, &c. 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, three hundred and twenty dollars. For three blacksmiths and assistants for sixteen years, stipulated in the twentieth article of the treaty of twenty-seventh September, eighteen hundred and thirty, twenty-five hundred and twenty dollars. For iron and steel, nine hundred and sixty dollars. For pay of millwright, stipulated in the twentieth article of theMillwright. treaty of twenty-seventh September, eighteen hundred and thirty, six hundred dollars. *To the Chickasaws.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the actChickasaws.Annuity. of twenty-fifth February, seventeen hundred and ninety-nine, three thousand dollars.
For education for fifteen years, stipulated in the second supplementalEducation. article of the treaty of twenty-fourth May, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, three thousand dollars. *To the Creeks.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourthCreeks.Annuities. 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 thirty-two, ten thousand dollars. For blacksmith and assistant, and use of shop and tools, stipulatedBlacksmiths assistants, &c. 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 thirty-two, 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 ofWheelwright twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, six hundred dollars. For wagon-maker, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty ofWagon-maker fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, six hundred dollars. 24 Agricultural implements.For agricultural implements, stipulated in the eighth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, two thousand dollars.
Education.For education for twenty years, stipulated in the thirteenth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, 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. InterestFor interest, at five per centum, on three hundred and fifty thousand dollars, (ninth year,) stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twenty-third November, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, seventeen thousand five hundred dollars.
Education.For education for twenty years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourth January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, three thousand dollars. Cherokees.Blacksmiths.*To the Cherokees.—*For four blacksmiths and assistants, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourteenth of February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, three thousand three hundred and sixty dollars. Iron and steel.For iron and steel, one thousand and eighty dollars. Wagon-maker,For wagon-maker, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, six hundred dollars.
WheelwrightFor wheelwright, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, six hundred dollars. Delawares.Annuities.*To the Delawares.—*For 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 of September, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, one thousand dollars. For life annuity to chief, 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 thirty-two, three hundred dollars. Purchase of salt.For the purchase of salt, stipulated in the third article of treaty of seventh June, eighteen hundred and three, one hundred dollars. Blacksmith and assistant.For blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the sixth article of treaty of third October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, seven hundred and twenty dollars.
Iron and steel.For iron and steel, &.C., for shops, two hundred and twenty dollars. InterestFor 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. Florida Indians.Blacksmith and assistant.*To the Florida Indians.—*For blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of eighteenth of September, eighteen 25hundred and twenty-three, and treaty of ninth of May, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, one thousand dollars.
For annuity in goods for fifteen years, stipulated in the sixth articleAnnuities. 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 seventhAgricultural implements article of the treaty of fourth January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, one thousand dollars. *To the Iowas.—*For one year’s interest on one hundred and fifty-sevenIowas.Interest. 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. *To the Kickapoos.—*For limited annuity for nineteen years, stipulatedKickapoos.Annuity. in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth of October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, five thousand dollars. *To the Kanzas.—*For blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in theKanzas.Blacksmith and assistant. 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.Iron and steel. For agricultural assistance, stipulated in the fourth article of theAgricultural assistance. treaty of third of June, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-five, one thousand six hundred dollars. *To the Miamies.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourthMiamies.Annuity. 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 treatyBlacksmith anti assistant of sixth October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, seven hundred and twenty dollars.
For iron and steel, &.C., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars.Iron and steel. For one thousand pounds of tobacco, two thousand pounds of iron,Tobacco. 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 articleMiller. of treaty of sixth of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, six hundred dollars.
For one hundred and sixty bushels of salt, stipulated in the fifthSalt. 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 sixthEducation and support of poor. article of treaty of twenty-third October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, two thousand dollars. For the tenth of ten instalments, stipulated in second article ofTenth instalment stipulated in treaty of 1834. treaty of twenty-fourth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, ten thousand dollars.
For the ninth of ten instalments, stipulated in third article of treaty9th instalment stipulated in treaty of 1838. of sixth November, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, twelve thousand five hundred and sixty-eight dollars. For the sixth of twenty instalments, stipulated in second article of treaty6th instalment stipulated in treaty of 1840. of twenty-eighth November, eighteen hundred and forty, twelve thousand five hundred dollars. For payment in lieu of laborers, stipulated in sixth article of treatyPayment in lieu of laborers. of twenty-eighth November, eighteen hundred and forty, two hundred and fifty dollars. 26 Agricultural assistance.For agricultural assistance, stipulated in the fifth article of treaty of sixth October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, two hundred dollars.
Eel River.Annuities.*To the Eel Rivers—Miamies.—*For 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.
Menomonies.Annuity.*To the Menomonies.—*For limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of third September, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, twenty thousand dollars. Blacksmith and assistants.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. Iron and steel.For iron and steel, &c., for shops, four hundred and forty dollars.
Provisions.For purchase of provisions, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of third September, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, three thousand dollars. Tobacco.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. Farming utensils, &c.For farming utensils, cattle, &.C., stipulated in the second article of the treaty of third September, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, five hundred dollars.
Salt.For thirty barrels of salt, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of third September, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, one hundred and fifty dollars. Omahas.Blacksmith and assistant.*To the Omahas.—*For 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. Iron and steel.For iron and steel for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars.
Agricultural implements.For agricultural implements daring the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fifteenth July, eighteen hundred and thirty, five hundred dollars. Ottawas, &c.Annuity.*To the Ottowas and Chippewas.—*For 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. Interest.For interest, to be paid annually, on two hundred thousand dollars, as annuity, per Senate resolution, twelve thousand dollars.
Education.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. Missions.For missions 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, three thousand dollars. Vaccine matter, medicines, &c.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.
Provisions.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. Tobacco.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. 27 For one hundred barrels of salt for twenty years, stipulated in theSalt. 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 theFish barrels. fourth article of the treaty of the twenty-eighth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, seven hundred and fifty dollars. For three blacksmiths and assistants, stipulated in the seventhBlacksmiths and assistants. 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.Iron and steel.
For gunsmith at Mackinac, stipulated in the seventh article of theGunsmith. 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.Iron and steel. For pay of two farmers and assistants, stipulated in the seventhFarmers. 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 theMechanics. treaty of twenty-eighth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, twelve hundred dollars. *To the Ottoes and Missourias.—*For blacksmith and assistant forOttoes, &c.Blacksmith and assistant. 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.Iron and steel. For agricultural implements for ten years, from eighteen hundredAgricultural implements. and forty, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, five hundred dollars. For education, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated inEducation. 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 ofAnnuity. 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 theFarmers. President, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, twelve hundred dollars. *To the Osages.—*For interest, at five per centum, on sixty-nineOsages.Interest. 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 articleAnnuity. of the treaty of eleventh January, eighteen hundred and thirty-nine, twenty thousand dollars. For support of two smiths’ establishments, stipulated in the secondBlacksmiths’ establishments. 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 secondMillers. 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 theAssistant millers. second article of the treaty of eleventh January, eighteen hundred and thirty-nine, four hundred and fifty dollars. *To the Ottowas.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourthOttawa.Annuities. article of the treaty of third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, one thousand dollars. 28 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. Pottawatamies.Annuities.*To the Pottawatomies.—*For 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. Education.For education, during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, one thousand dollars.
SaltFor 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 the treaty of sixteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, three hundred and twenty dollars. Education.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.
Blacksmiths and assistants, &c.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 blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, seven hundred and twenty dollars. For iron and steel, &c., for shops, two hundred and twenty dollars.
Tobacco and steel.For two thousand pounds of tobacco, fifteen hundred pounds of iron, and three hundred and fifty pounds of steel, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twentieth of September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, four hundred dollars. Annuity.*To the Pottawatomies of Huron.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of seventeenth November, eighteen hundred and seven, four hundred dollars. Annuities.*To the Pottawatomies of the Prairie.—*For limited annuity for 29twenty years, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twentieth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, fifteen thousand dollars.
For life annuity to two chiefs, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the twentieth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, four hundred dollars. *To the Pottawatamies of the Wabash.—*For limited annuity forPottawatamies.Annuity. twenty years, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twenty-sixth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, twenty thousand dollars. *To the Pottawatamies of Indiana.—*For education during theEducation. pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-seventh October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, two thousand dollars. *To the Piankeshaws.—*For permanent annuity, per fourth article ofPiankeshaws.Annuities. the treaty of third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, five hundred dollars.
For permanent annuity, per third article of the treaty of thirtieth December, eighteen hundred and five, three hundred dollars. *To the Pawnees.—*For agricultural implements for five years, andPawnees.Agricultural implements. during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of ninth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, two thousand dollars. *To the Quapaws.—*For limited annuity for twenty years, stipulatedQuapaws.Annuity. 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 inEducation. 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,Blacksmith and assistant. 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.Iron and steel.
For pay of farmer, stipulated in the third article of the treaty ofFarmer. thirteenth May, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, six hundred dollars. *To the Six Nations of New York.—*For permanent annuity, stipulatedSix Nations. 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.—*For permanent annuity, in lieu ofSenecas.1831, ch. 26. interest on stock, per act of nineteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, six thousand dollars. *To the Sioux of Mississippi.—*For blacksmith and assistant for tenSioux.Blacksmith and assistant 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.Iron and steel. For agricultural implements, during the pleasure of the President,Agricultural implements. 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 threeInterest 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 articleAnnuity. of the treaty of twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, ten thousand dollars. For purchase of medicines, agricultural implements and stock, supportMedicines, agricultural implements, farmers, physicians. &c. of farmers, physicians, blacksmith, and for other beneficial objects, for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty 30of twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, eight thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.
Provisions.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. Sioux.Blacksmith and assistant.*To the Yancton and Santie Sioux.—*For 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.
Iron and steel.For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. Agricultural implements.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. Sacs and Foxes.Interest.*To the Sacs and Foxes of Missouri.—*For 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 of twenty-first October, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, seven thousand eight hundred and seventy dollars.
Annuities.*To the Sacs and Foxes of Mississippi.—*For 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. Blacksmiths and assistants, &c.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 thirty-two, eight hundred and forty dollars. For iron and steel, &.C., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. Gunsmith, &c.For gunsmith for thirty years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, six hundred dollars.
For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. Agricultural implements.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. SaltFor forty barrels of salt for thirty years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, two hundred dollars. Tobacco.For forty kegs of tobacco for thirty years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, six hundred dollars.
Annuity.For limited annuity for ten years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-eighth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, ten thousand dollars. Interest on stock.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 treaty of eleventh October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, forty thousand dollars.
Shawnees.Annuities.*To the Shawnees.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of third August, seventeen hundred and ninety five, one thousand dollars. 31 For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article, of the treatyAnnuity. of twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and seventeen, two thousand dollars. For purchase of salt, stipulated in the third article of the treaty ofSalt. seventh of June, eighteen hundred and three, sixty dollars.
For blacksmith and assistant during the pleasure of the President,Blacksmiths and assistants, &c. 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.—*For permanent annuity, stipulatedSenecas and Shawnees.Annuity. 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,Blacksmith and assistant, &c. 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.—*For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourthSenecas.Annuities. 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,Blacksmith and assistant, &c. 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.Iron and steel. For pay of miller during the pleasure of the President, stipulatedMiller. in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-eighth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, six hundred dollars. *To the Wyandots.—*For permanent annuity in lieu of all formerWyandots.Annuity. annuities, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the seventeenth March, eighteen hundred and forty-two, seventeen thousand five hundred dollars.
For the balance due the Wyandots on the valuation of their improvementsValue of improvements on land ceded. on the lands in Ohio and Michigan, ceded by the Wyandots to the United States, according to the appraisement made by Moses H. Kirby and John Walker, pursuant to the fifth article of the treaty made between the United States and the Wyandots at Upper Sandusky, March seventeenth, eighteen hundred and forty-two, the sum of fifty-seven thousand ninety-four dollars and twenty-four cents, in addition to the sums of money heretofore appropriated, which are also directed to be paid, the proviso to the appropriation made at the1844, ch. 108. session of Congress in eighteen hundred and forty-four to the contrary notwithstanding; *Provided,* That the money herein or heretofore appropriated, for the payment of the appraised value of the Wyandot improvements, shall be paid by an agent of the United States to the several individual Indian claimants in person, or, in the event of theTo whom to be paid. death of any of the original claimants, then to his family, and to no other person or persons whatsoever.
For the support of a blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in theBlacksmiths and assistants, &c. 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 the support of a blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the 32eighth article of the treaty of seventeenth March, eighteen hundred and forty-two, seven hundred and twenty dollars.
For the purchase of iron, steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars. Education.For education, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of seventeenth March, eighteen hundred and forty-two, five hundred dollars. Weas.Annuity.*To the* Weas.—For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty with them of the second October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, three thousand dollars. Winnebagoes.Annuities.*To the Winnebagoes.—*For limited annuity for thirty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty with them 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 thirty-two, ten thousand dollars. Salt.For the purchase of fifty barrels of salt for thirty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the first of August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, two hundred and fifty dollars. Tobacco.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 thirty-two, one hundred and seventy-five dollars. Blacksmiths and assistants, &c.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.
Iron and steel.For the purchase of iron, steel, &c., for shops, six hundred and sixty dollars. Laborer, oxen, &c.For pay of laborer and for oxen for thirty years, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the first of August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, three hundred and sixty-five dollars. Education.For the purpose of education for twenty-seven years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the fifteenth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, three thousand dollars.
Support of six agriculturists, &c.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 the fifteenth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, two thousand five hundred dollars. Physicians,For the pay of two physicians, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of the fifteenth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, four hundred dollars. Interest.For interest on investment in stock, at five per centum, on one mil-lion one hundred thousand dollars, stipulated in the fourth article, of the treaty of first November, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, fifty-five thousand dollars.
Fulfilling treaty stipulations.For fulfilling treaty stipulations with the Creeks and Seminoles, viz.: Annuity.For annuity to the Creeks for twenty years, for purposes of education, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourth of January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, three thousand dollars. Subsistence of emigrating Seminoles.For subsistence of Seminoles while removing to Little River, and for six months thereafter, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of fourth of January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, twenty-six thousand dollars. 33 For annuity to Seminoles for fifteen years, in goods, stipulated inAnnuities to Seminoles. the sixth article of the treaty of January fourth, eighteen hundred and forty-five, two thousand dollars.
For annuity to Seminoles for fifteen years, in money, stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of fourth of January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, three thousand dollars. For agricultural implements to Seminoles for five years, stipulatedAgricultural implements to Seminoles. in the seventh article of the treaty of fourth January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, one thousand dollars. For expenses of making the northern and western boundary linesMarking boundary lines of the Creek country. of the Creek country, stipulated in the eighth article of the treaty of fourth January, eighteen hundred and forty-five, five thousand dollars.
For payment to the American party of St. Regis Indians, stipulatedPayment to American party of St. Regis Indians. in supplemental article to the treaty with the Six Nations of New York, of fifteenth January, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, one thousand dollars. For defraying contingent expenses of commissioners to adjustContingencies of Choctaw commissioners. claims to Choctaw reservations, under the treaty of September, eighteen hundred and thirty, in addition to former appropriations, six thousand five hundred dollars.
For the reappropriation of this amount due the Senecas and Shawnees,Reappropriation of amounts due Senecas and Shawnees. for the erection of a saw-mill and blacksmith shop, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twentieth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, six hundred and seventy-one dollars and sixty-seven cents. For the reappropriation of this amount due the Senecas, and Senecas and Shawnees, for property lost, forage furnished, &.C., stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-ninth December, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, one thousand dollars.
For the reappropriation of this amount due for improvements valuedReappropriation of amount due the Miamies. under the sixth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, with the Miamies, stipulated in the seventh article of the treaty of sixth November, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, five thousand two hundred and ninety-nine dollars. For the reappropriation of this amount due the western Cherokees,Reappropriation of amount due western Cherokees.1834, ch. 105. for stock lost, being the balance of the appropriation made the twenty-eighth June, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, for the satisfaction of claims of this character, two thousand seven hundred and fifty-two dollars and fifty cents.
For expenses of John W. Quiney, a Stockbridge Indian, to theExpenses of J. W. Quiney. seat of government, while here, and returning, the sum of two hundred dollars. For expenses of delegations of Cherokees to the seat of government,Expenses of a delegation of Cherokees. while here, and returning to their homes, five thousand five hundred dollars. For expenses of a delegation of Winnebagoes to the seat of government,Expenses of a delegation of Winnebagoes.To whom and how to be paid. while here, and returning to their homes, five thousand dollars: *Provided,* no part of the two last appropriations for expenses of delegations of Cherokees and Winnebagoes shall be paid to any citizen of the United States, nor shall any part be, paid but upon regular accounts and vouchers, showing to whom paid and for what paid, except such officer or agent as the President of the United States shall direct to accompany the said deputation of Winnebagoes.
For payment to Baptiste Powlis, and the chiefs of the first ChristianPayment to Baptiste Powlis. party of the Oneidas, stipulated in the thirteenth article of the treaty with the Six Nations of New York, fifteenth January, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, four thousand dollars. For payment to William Day, and the chiefs of the Orchard partyPayment to Wm. Day. 34of the Oneidas, stipulated in the thirteenth article of the treaty with the Six Nations of New York, fifteenth January, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, two thousand dollars.
Interest on amounts awarded Choctaw claimants.For 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 1842, ch. 187-August, eighteen hundred and forty-two, not deliverable east by the third section of the said law, per act of third of March, eighteen hundred and forty-five, viz., three thousand seven hundred and twenty-five dollars for the year eighteen 1845, ch. 72.hundred and forty-five, and thirty-five thousand five hundred and seventy-five dollars for the year eighteen hundred and forty-six.
Interest on State stocks.To make 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. Expenses of a mission to wild Indians.Post, p. 40.To defray the expenses of a mission to the wild Indians of the prairie, for the purpose of making treaties of peace and friendship, and for the ransoming of such white prisoners as may be held by them and delivered to the agents of the United States, fifteen thousand dollars.
Ransom of two white boys.For the ransom of two white boys, Gillis Doyle and Thomas Pearce, held by the Camanches in bondage, and delivered to the agents of the Government, five hundred dollars. Permanent pro-vision for education.For permanent provision for education purposes for the years eighteen hundred and forty-five and eighteen hundred and forty-six, (omitted in previous estimates,) stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty with the Wyandots of the seventeenth March, eighteen hundred and forty-two, one thousand dollars.
Medals.For medals to be distributed amongst the chiefs and leading men of the Indians, twenty-five hundred dollars. Expense of holding a treaty with the Menomonies.To defray the expense of holding a treaty with the Menomonic Indians for the purchase of their lands north of Fox River, in the Territory of Wisconsin, two thousand dollars. Payment to J.A.S. Acklin, U.S. District Attorney, &c.To pay J. A. S. Acklin, United States District Attorney for the northern district of Alabama, for professional services in defending Captain James H.
Rogers and Lieutenant Roberts, in suits brought to recover damages for an act done by them, under the order of a superior officer, while in the service of the United States; also, to Joseph Bryan.pay to Joseph Bryan, agent of William Whitfield, for purchasing and distributing stock animals to the Creek Indians, pursuant to an article of a treaty made with said Indians, four hundred and eighty-nine dollars. Compensation of two commissioners to examine Cherokee claims, &c.For compensation to two commissioners to examine claims under the treaty with the Cherokees of one thousand eight hundred and thirty-five-’six, and pay of secretary, and for contingent expenses, the sum of seven thousand dollars.
If the two commissioners here provided for shall, upon any case before them, differ in opinion, it shall be their duty to call upon the Attorney-General to settle the difference Commission to continue one year.between them: *Provided,* That the commission hereby revived shall continue for one year and no longer. Expenses of holding a treaty with the Pottawatamies.Census and Statistics.To defray the expenses of holding a treaty with the Pottawatamie Indians of the Missouri River, three thousand dollars.
And it shall be the duty of the different agents and sub-agents to take a census, and to obtain such other statistical information of the several tribes of Indians among whom they respectively reside, as may be required by the Secretary of War. and in such form as he shall prescribe. TWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 35. 1846. 35 Sec. 2. *And be it further enacted,* That the sum of seventy-five$75,000 of stock invested for Senecas of New York to be cancelled, and the amount placed for the credit of said Indians. thousand dollars, heretofore paid to the President of the United States under the treaty made with the Seneca Indians of New York, in the year eighteen hundred and forty-two, for the benefit of said Indians, and the stock in which the same may have been invested, shall be, and the same is hereby taken absolutely to the use of the United States, in accordance with the prayer of said Indians; and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to cancel the said stock, and place upon the books of his department the amount of seventy-five thousand dollars to the credit of said Indians, upon which sum interest shall thereafter be paid to them, at the rate of five per centum per5 per cent interest to be paid them. annum: *Provided,* That any interest which may be due and unpaid on said stock, at the time of its cancellation, shall be forthwith paid to them.
Sec. 3. *And be it further enacted,* That the President of the UnitedPresident to receive from Ontario Bank, any U. S. stock and money held by it for benefit of the Senecas, and to cancel it, and to place the amount to the credit of the said Indians. States be, and he is hereby, authorized to receive from the Ontario Bank of New York any stock of the public debt of the United States, or moneys which the said bank may hold in trust for the said Senecas, whenever the said Indians, or other persons whose consent may be necessary, shall in proper form authorize the transfer; and to cause the stock to be cancelled, and the amount thereof, and of any moneys which he may receive, to be deposited in the treasury to the credit of said Indians, upon which amount interest shall thereafter be paid to them at the rate of five per centum per annum, until Congress may5 per cent, interest to be paid them. direct the principal in this and the preceding section to be paid to the Indians.
Sec. 4. *And be it further enacted,* That the Secretary of War be,Secretary of War to ascertain what annuities have been withheld from said Senecas, to take testimony, &c. and he is hereby, required to ascertain what annuities or moneys have been wrongfully withholden from the said Senecas by the late sub-agent of the United States, and so lost to them; and to that end the said Secretary is authorized, if in his judgment it shall be necessary or expedient so to do, to issue a commission or commissions to some discreet person or persons, to be selected by him, to take testimony in the premises, and to report the same to Congress; and, to$500 appropriated to defray the necessary expenses. defray any expenses which may be incurred in the execution of the provisions of this section, a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars is hereby appropriated.
Approved, June 27, 1846.