Page Flathead, &c., Indians. An act to provide for the removal of the Flathead and other Indians from the Bitter Root Valley, in the Territory of Montana. June 5, 1872, ch. 308 . . . 226 Lands of Quapaw Indians in Kansas. An act to carry into effect the fourth article of the treaty of February twenty-three, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, with the Seneca, Shawnee, Quapaw, and other Indians. June 5, 1872, ch. 309. Osage Indian Reservation An act to confirm to the Great and Little Osage Indians a reservation in the Indian territory. June 5, 1872, ch. 310. General Don Carlos Buell. An act to provide for the restoration of the records of the proceedings of the court of inquiry concerning the operations of the army under the command of General Don Carlos Buell, in Kentucky and Tennessee. June 5, 1872, ch. 311 George A. Stevens. An act for the relief of George A. Stevens, of the United States navy. June 5, 1872, ch. 312 . 228 228 . . 229 Pensions. An act making a transfer of a pension appropriation from one fund to another. June 5, 1872, ch. 313. Customs Duties and internal Revenue Tares. An act to reduce duties on imports and to reduce internal taxes, and for other purposes. June 6, 1872, ch. 315. 230 230 230 Army. An act making appropriations for the support of the army for the year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, and for other purposes. June 6, 1872, ch. 316. 258 262 Army and Navy Officers. An act to continue the act to authorize the settlement of the accounts of officers of the army and navy. June 7, 1872, ch. 321 Shipping Commissioners. An act to authorize the appointment of shipping commissioners by the several circuit courts of the United States, to superintend the shipping and discharge of seamen engaged in merchant ships belonging to the United States, and for the further protection of seamen. June 7, 1872, ch. 322. . . 262 Jacksonville and St. Augustine Railroad Company. An act granting the right of way through the public lands to the Jacksonville and Saint Augustine Railroad Company. June 7, 1872, ch. 323 Public Buildings at Little Rock, Arkansas. An act to provide for a building for the use of the federal courts, post-office, internal revenue, and other civil offices, in the city of Little Rock, Arkansas. June 7, 1872, ch. 324 Lands in Dakota Territory. An act to quiet the title to certain lands in Dakota Territory. June 7, 1872, ch. 325. 281 Public Buildings in Harrisburgh, Pa. An act relating to a site for public buildings in Harrisburgh, Pennsylvania, and Sacramento, California. June 7, 1872, ch. 326 First National Bank of Annapolis. An act authorizing the First National Bank of Annapolis to change its location and name. June 7, 1872, ch. 327. 281 281 Consul at Santarem, Brazil. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to regulate the diplomatic and consular systems of the United States," approved August eighteenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-six. June 8, 1872, ch. 332 282 Challenges in the Federal Courts. An act to amend an act entitled "An act regulating proceedings in criminal cases, and for other purposes," approved March third, eighteen hundred and sixty-five. June 8, 1872, ch. 333. 282 Circuit Courts. An act to provide for holding a circuit court of the United States in and for the western district of Missouri. June 8, 1872, ch. 334 Post-Office Department. An act to revise, consolidate, and amend the statutes relating to the Post-Office Department. June 8, 1872, ch. 335 Clerks of United States Courts. An act to authorize the appointment of deputies of clerks of circuit and district courts. June 8, 1872, ch. 336 Direct Taxes. An act to provide for the redemption and sale of lands held by the United States under the several acts levying direct taxes, and for other purposes. June 8, 1872, ch. 337 Homesteads. An act to amend an act relating to soldiers' and sailors' homesteads. June 8, 1872, ch. 338 333 Bankruptcy. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States." June 8, 1872, ch. 339 334 Bankruptcy. An act to declare the true intent and meaning of section two of an act entitled "An act to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States," approved March two, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven. June 8, 1872, ch. 340 Kansas. An act concerning the circuit and district courts of the United States for the District of Kansas. June 8, 1872, ch. 341 334 334 Pensions. An act increasing the rates of pension to certain persons therein described. June 8, 1872, ch. 342 . . An act to create an additional land district in Florida. June 8, 1872, ch. 343 Territories. An act to provide for filling vacancies in certain offices in the several territories. June 8, 1872, ch. 344 335 335 Military Reservation at Fort Walla-Walla. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to pro- ch. 347. . 66 Proceeds of Sales of Old Materials. An act to amend the fifth section of an act entitled An Homesteads. An act relative to homestead settlers burned out in the States of Minnesota, Nebraska. An act fixing the salaries of the United States Attorney and United States Mar- Nelson H. Davis. An act to authorize an appointment in the Inspector-General's department. Medical, &c., History of the War. An act for the completion and publication of the medical and Artificial limbs. An act to amend an act entitled “An act supplementary to an act to provide for furnishing artificial limbs to disabled soldiers," approved June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy. June 8, 1872, ch. 353 Page 335 336 . 337 337 337 338 338 338 Denver, &c., Railway Co. An act granting the right of way through the public lands to the 339 Brig "Balear." An act to grant an American register to the British brig "Balear." June 8, 1872, ch. 355. 339 Ninth Census. An act to reimburse United States Marshals for moneys necessarily expended Public Lands in Minnesota. An act in relation to settlers on certain Indian reservations in the 340 Pensacola, &c., R. R. Co. An act granting the right of way through the public lands to the Extra Surgeons, &c. An act for the relief of the State of Connecticut and other States. June 8, 1872, ch. 361. Philadelphia. An act authorizing the construction of a public building at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the use of the post-office and United States courts in said city. June 8, 1872, ch. 362 . Orange, &c., R. R. Co. An act to authorize the Orange, Alexandria, and Manassas Railroad Company to run trains and transport freight and passengers within the District of Columbia. June 8, 1872, ch. 363 New Mexico, &c., Railway. An act to authorize the building of the New Mexico and Gulf Railway, and for other purposes. June 8, 1872, ch. 364 340 341 341. 342 342 343 Artesian well, &c. An act authorizing the Secretary of War to expend certain moneys for the purpose of sinking an artesian well on the Fort D. A. Russell military reservation in Wyoming Territory. June 8, 1872, ch. 365. 844 Kansas. An act to reimburse the State of Kansas for moneys expended for the United States in enrolling, equipping, and provisioning militia forces to aid in suppressing the rebellion. June 8, 1872, ch. 366 New York, &c., R. R. Co. An act authorizing the Secretary of War to release twenty-five acres Kentucky. An act to reimburse the State of Kentucky for moneys expended for the United 345 345 316 346 Civil Expenses Appropriation. An act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the government, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventythree, and for other purposes. June 10, 1872, ch. 415 Rivers and Harbors. An act making appropriations for the repair, preservation, and completion of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes. June 10, 1872, ch. 416. Page 347 870 376 378 378 . 378 Fortifications. An act making appropriations for the construction, preservation, and repairs of certain fortifications, and other works of defence. June 10, 1872, ch. 417 John C. Beaumont. An act for the relief of John C. Beaumont. June 10, 1872, ch. 418 . Army. An act relative to retired officers of the army. June 10, 1872, ch. 419 Courts of the United States. An act to prevent and punish the obstruction of the administration of justice in the courts of the United States. June 10, 1872, ch. 420 Land Claims in Florida, &c. An act to extend the provisions of an act entitled "An act for the final adjustment of private land claims in the States of Florida, Louisiana, and Missouri, and for other purposes." June 10, 1872, ch. 421 Mississippi River. An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi River, at or near the city of Red Wing, in the State of Minnesota, and to establish it as a postroad. June 10, 1872, ch. 422. . Arsenals. An act to authorize the sale of certain public property. June 10, 1872, ch. 423 Ottawa, &c., Reservation. An act for the restoration to market of certain lands in Michigan. June 10, 1872, ch. 424 . Customs Duties. An act to refund duties paid on goods, wares, and merchandise remaining in bond or store on the first day of August, eighteen hundred and seventy-two. June 10, 1872, ch. 425. Engineer Department of the Army. An act to repeal so much of section six of an act entitled “an act making appropriations for the support of the army, for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy, and for other purposes," approved March third, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, as prohibits promotions in the engineer department of the Army. June 10, 1872, ch. 426 Post-Roads. An act to establish certain post-roads. June 10, 1872, ch. 427 Port Huron. An act for the construction of a custom-house, bonded warehouse, and post-office at Port Huron, Michigan. June 10, 1872, ch. 428 . 387 General John A. Rawlins. An act appropriating ten thousand dollars for a statue of General 388 Indians. An act for the relief of certain Indians in the central superintendency. June 10, 1872, ch. 430. International Exposition at Vienna. An act to authorize the President of the United States to appoint one or more Commissioners to represent the government of the United States at the International Exposition of Agriculture, Industry, and Fine Arts, to be held at Vienna in eighteen hundred and seventy-three. June 10, 1872, ch. 431 Levi W. Pond. An act confirming and extending a patent-right to Levi W. Pond and Eau Corporations in Territories. An act amendatory of an act approved March second, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, entitled "An act amendatory of An act to provide a temporary government for the Territory of Montana,' approved May twenty-six, eighteen hundred and sixty-four." June 10, 1872, ch. 434 Nevada. An act to reimburse the State of Nevada for expenses incurred, while a Territory, in purchase of a prison, and in support of United States Courts. June 10, 1872, ch. 435 An act for the relief of certain tribes of Indians in the northern superintendency. June 10, 1872, ch. 436. . . . Indians. Eastern Nevada R.R. Co. An act to grant the right of way through the public lands to the PUBLIC RESOLUTIONS. [No. 1.] Condemned Cannon, &c. Joint resolution donating certain condemned cannon for a soldier's monument. January 16, 1872 [No. 2.] Admiral Farragut. Joint resolution to authorize the erection of a colossal statue of the late Admiral Farragut. April 16, 1872 395 [No. 3.] Condemned Cannon, &c. Joint resolution granting condemned cannon for the erection [No. 6 Quarantine. Joint resolution providing for a more effective system of quarantine on the Southern and Gulf coasts. June 6, 1872 STATUTE III.-1872-73. Custom-house and Post-office at Bath, Maine. An act making an appropriation for the repairs, furnishing, and ornamentation of the United States custom-house and post-office at Bath, Maine. December 10, 1872, ch. 1 ... Arkansas and Florida State Agricultural College. An act to authorize the issuance of college scrip to the State of Arkansas, and for other purposes. December 13, 1872, ch. 2 Bridges across the Ohio River. An act to authorize the construction of bridges across the Ohio river, and to prescribe the dimensions of the same. December 17, 1872, ch. 4. District of Columbia. An act to fix the salary of the members of the board of health of the District of Columbia. December 17, 1872, ch. 5. . . . Monument at Naval Academy. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Navy to transport in a government vessel, free of duty, a monument designed by Admiral Porter, to be erected in the grounds of the Naval Academy at Annapolis, in memory of the officers, seamen, and marines of the navy, who fell in defence of the Union. December 19, 1872, ch. 8 Bridges across the Mobile River, &c. An act authorizing the construction of railroad-bridges Page 397 397 398 . . .400 across the Mobile river and other navigable streams tributary to Mobile bay, in accordance with the acts of the legislature of the State of Alabama, and to establish them as post-roads. December 24, 1872, ch. 12 Internal Revenue. An act for the reduction of officers and expenses of the internal revenue. Arizona. An act to provide for holding adjourned terms of the supreme court of Arizona. . . 400 400 401 404 404 404 National Bank of Lyons, Michigan. An act to authorize the National Bank of Lyons, Michigan, to change its location and name. December 24, 1872, ch. 15. . Lands in Missouri. An act to quiet the title to certain lands in the State of Missouri. December 27, 1872, ch. 17. Deficiency Appropriation. An act making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the service of the government for the fiscal year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, and for other purposes. January 8, 1873, ch. 18. 405 Sandy Hook. An act to provide for the removal of the sunken wreck which now obstructs the channel-way off Sandy Hook. January 8, 1873, ch. 19. Depredations on the Frontiers of Texas. An act to provide for the expenses of the commission The Schooner N. J. Miller. An act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to issue an Contested Elections. An act supplemental to, and amendatory of, an act entitled "An act to 410 Lords to Indiana. An act to release to the State of Indiana the lands known as the bed of Beaver Lake in Newton County, in said State. January 11, 1873, ch. 32 East Chester National Bank. An act authorizing the East Chester National Bank of Mount Vernon to change its location and name. January 11, 1873, ch. 33. Lfe-saving Stations on, &c. An act to authorize the employment of keepers and crews of surfmen for the life-saving stations on the coasts of Cape Cod and Block Island, and for other purposes. January 11, 1873, ch. 34 Shipping-commissioners. Written Agreement with Seamen. An act to amend section twelve of an act entitled "An act to authorize the appointment of shipping-commissioners," &c. approved June seven, eighteen hundred and seventy-two. January 15, 1873, ch. 35. . 410 Clerks and Marshals, &c., of United States Courts. An act to prevent certain officers of the United States and Territories from practising as attorneys or solicitors in courts of the United States in certain cases. January 16, 1873, ch. 36. Delegates in Congress, not to receive Pay for certain Services. An act to amend an act entitled "An act relating to members of Congress, heads of departments, and other officers of the government," approved June eleventh, eighteen hundred and sixty-four. January 16, 1873, ch. 37 411 411 Page Custom-house, &c., at Evansville, Indiana. An act to authorize the erection of a pubic building 411 411 412 Loomis Aerial Telegraph Company. An act to incorporate the Loomis Aerial Telegraph Company. January 21, 1873, ch. 45. Washington City and Point Lookout R. R. Co. An act to authorize the Washington City and Point Lookout Railroad Company to extend a railroad into and within the District of Columbia. January 22, 1873, ch. 46 The Yacht Ellie. An act to change the name of the pleasure-yacht Ellie, of Boston, Massachusetts. January 22, 1873, ch. 47 Legislative Assemblies of Territories, &c. An act regulating the compensation of the members and officers of the legislative assemblies of the several Territories of the United States, and limiting the duration of the sessions of the said assemblies. January 23, 1873, ch. 48. Post-Routes. An act establishing post-routes in the State of Maine. January 23, 1873, ch. 49 Agricultural Colleges. An act to amend an act entitled “An act to amend the fifth section of an act entitled 'An act donating public lands to the several States and Territories which may provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts,' approved July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, so as to extend the time within which the provisions of said act shall be accepted and such colleges established," approved July twenty-third, eighteen hundred and sixty-six. January 23, 1873, ch. 50. 412 413 416 416 416 416 417 417 418 National Home for disabled Volunteer Soldiers, &c. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to incorporate a national military and naval asylum for the relief of the totally disabled officers and men of the volunteer forces of the United States," approved March twentyone, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, and for other purposes. January 23, 1873, ch. 51. 417 Miami Indian Lands in Kansas. An act authorizing the removal of restrictions upon the alienation of certain Miami Indian lands in the State of Kansas. January 23, 1373, ch. 52. First National Bank of Newnan. An act authorizing the First National Bank of Newnan to change its location and name. January 23, 1873, ch. 53 Snag-boat. An act authorizing the Secretary of War to contract for the construction of a lightdraught snag-boat to ply on the Mississippi, Missouri, and Arkansas rivers. January 23, 1873, ch. 54. Admiral and Vice-Admiral. An act to abolish the grades of admiral and vice-admiral in the navy of the United States. January 24, 1873, ch. 62 Penitentiaries in Territories. An act transferring the control of certain territorial penitentiaries to the several Territories in which the same are located. January 24, 1873, ch. 68 Supreme Court of the United States. An act to fix the time for holding the annual session of the Supreme Court of the United States, and for other purposes. January 21, 1873, ch. 64 419 Post-office, &c., at Nashville, Tennessee. An act to provide for the erection of a public building at Nashville, Tennessee. January 24, 1873, ch. 65 Ontario County, New York. An act to pay the county of Ontario, in the State of New York, the sum of eighteen thousand dollars. January 24, 1873, ch. 66 Bark Jewess. An act to give to the bark Jewess an American register. January 24, 1873, ch. 67 Light-house Reservation at Fort Gratiot. An act to provide for the sale of a part of the lighthouse reservation at Fort Gratiot, Port Huron, in the State of Michigan, January 24, 1873, ch. 68 418 418 419 419 420 420 Frederick E. Upton. An act to authorize the President to appoint Frederick E. Upton, of Bath, Maine, a master in the navy of the United States. January 27, 1873, ch. 70 . 420 Marine Hospital at San Francisco. An act making an appropriation for the erection of a marine hospital at San Francisco. January 28, 1873, ch. 72 . 420 Franking Privilege. An act to abolish the franking privilege. January 31, 1873, ch. 82 Lands in Iowa confirmed to certain Railroad Companies. An act to quiet the title to certain lands in the State of Iowa. January 31, 1873, ch. 83 District of Columbia. An act to aid in maintaining the fire department in the District of Columbia. January 31, 1873, ch. 84 Engineer Soldiers. An act to regulate the employment of engineer soldiers on extra duty. Mixed Claims Commission. New York Post-office, &c. An act making an appropriation to defray the expenses of the American and British claims commission, and for other purposes. February 5, 1873, ch. 105 422 |