REGULATIONS-Continued.

Amends paragraph 1435 of the, publishing rules to apply to the travel ex-
pense of citizens not in Government employ summoned to attend upon
military courts.

Publishes, to be numbered 27781, respecting guantlets and Berlin gloves
for all mounted men.

Amends paragraphs 2629 and 2642 of the, respecting forage-cap badges and
shoulder-knots for officers of the Signal Corps.

Publishes the, established for the government of the Soldiers' Home..
Amends paragraph 2725 of the, to read as follows: For general wear and on
field service.-A dark blue blouse of navy flannel, lined with gray lining
flannel, according to pattern deposited in the Quartermaster General's
office_.

Amends paragraph 1403 of the, respecting copies of the proceedings of
Boards of Survey

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32

34

Amends paragraph 404 of the, respecting extra pay to company farriers,
blacksmiths, and wagoners

35

Amends paragraphs 272 and 336 of the,.

36

Further amends paragraph 2428 of the, respecting mileage to contract
surgeons.

38

Publishes form No. 7, Subsistence Department, as a substitute for that
published in the, (pp. 761, 762)

Amends paragraph 2092 of the, respecting the issue of brooms_.
Further amends paragraph 2458 of the, respecting deserters
Publishes form No. 24, as a substitute for that published in the, page 545
Amends paragraph 939 of the, naming the papers to be sent to the com-
mandant whenever prisoners are about to be transferred to the prison
Amends paragraphs 403 and 2299 of the, respecting extra-duty pay
Amends paragraph 400 of the, respecting the employment of soldiers as
extra-duty men

Publishes a regulation to be known as paragraph 402 of the, respecting
rates to be paid soldiers detailed on extra duty

60

Form No. 26, A. G. O. (form for the physical examination of recruits), is sub-
stituted for that published in the, (pp. 417, 418).

63

Amends paragraphs 323, 324, 325, and 327 of the, respecting returning sup-
plies, &c. (See FORMS)

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Corrects paragraph 660 of the,.

68

Publishes form No. 35, Q. M. Department, as a substitute for that published
in the, (pp. 579, 580) -

78

Amends paragraph 1958 of the, respecting the transportation of quarter-
master's or subsistence funds_

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82

86

87

88

89

90

Amends paragraph 2212 of the, as amended by G. O. No. 100, of 1882, respect-
ing subsistence stores, and revokes paragraph 2213 of the,-.
Amends paragraphs 459, 475, 1915 of the,

Revokes paragraph 781 and amends paragraphs 746, 772, 834, and 835 of the,.
Revokes paragraph 91 and amends paragraph 90 of the,-
Publishes, to govern in the appointment of post quartermaster sergeants,
under act of Congress approved July 5, 1884, to be numbered 2784 of the,-
Amends paragraph 1263 of the, respecting flags, arm-badges, &c..
Revokes paragraphs 698 and 701 to 711, inclusive, of the,; amends para-
graph 699 of the, so as to read "For small packages of public property,
weighing not more than four pounds, the mail should be used, as author-
ized by law;" publishes a regulation which will be known as 698 of the,.
Amends paragraph 2074 of the,-

Amends paragraphs 49 to 61, inclusive, of the, respecting detail of officers;
issue of stores, ammunition, ordnance, &c., to colleges and universities.
Amends paragraph 2713 of the, respecting horse furniture..
Revokes paragraph 83 and amends paragraphs 258 and 279 of the,.
Further amends paragraph 2074 of the, respecting unmade, cut-out uni-
form coats, blouses, and trousers

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95

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.99

Further amends paragraphs 163, 200, and 341 of the, respecting the books of
the regiment, the books to be kept with a company, and the books to be
kept at a post__

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REGULATIONS-Continued.

Amends Article XVII of the, (paragraphs 144 to 152, inclusive.) (See GEN-
ERAL ORDERS).

Publishes rulings respecting paragraph 375 of the, relative to the duties of
sentinels, &c

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Revokes paragraphs 2727 to 2747, inclusive, of the, and substitutes therefor
new numbers 2727, 2728, 2729, 2730, and 2731, and adds to the, paragraphs
2721 and 27521

Amends paragraph 791 of the, respecting stationery at recruiting sta-
tions, &c

Amends paragraph 270 of the,

Amends paragraph 2380 of the, respecting officers' pay accounts.
Decision-that paragraph 2538 of the, refers to civilian employés only, and
not to enlisted scouts

Amends paragraph 185 of the, relative to arms.

Rescinds paragraphs 1694 and 2000, and amends paragraphs 1994, 1995, and
1996 of the,-

Amends paragraph 2425 of the, respecting officers ordered to temporary
duty while on leave of absence.

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115

116

Amends paragraph 2705 of the, respecting overcoats for certain officers.
Amends paragraphs 78 and 79 of the, respecting leave of absence..

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Amends paragraph 686 of the,-

Amends paragraphs 2716, 2750, and 2755 of the, respecting the uniform of
enlisted men

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124

Amends paragraph 2585 of the, respecting telescopes, field-glasses, helio-
graphs, and other Signal Service instruments.

125

Amends paragraph 2445 of the, respecting overpay of officers.
Amends paragraph 680 of the,-

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129

Amends paragraph 89 of the,

130

Amends paragraph 96 of the, respecting applications for sick leave
Amends so much of G. 9. No. 98, of 1884, as revokes paragraph 83 of the,
Further amends paragraph 978 of the,

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Amends paragraph 87 of the, respecting reports to be made by officers re-
ceiving leave of absence.

Amends paragraphs 944-947, inclusive, of the, and consolidates them into
one paragraph, to be known as paragraph 944, respecting national ceme-
teries

Amends paragraph 215 of the, respecting rewards and expenses paid for
apprehending a deserter, and the expenses incurred in transporting
him, &c
Amends paragraphs 1775 to 1777, inclusive, of the, and consolidates them into
one paragr ph, to be known as paragraph 1775, respecting quarterly
returns of quartermaster's stores

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136

137

138

Amends paragraph 2176 of the, respecting disposition to be made of hos-
pital rations not drawn

140

REPORT.

A special monthly, to be made to the Adjutant General of the Army of the
temporary detail of enlisted men, and also the kind and amount of Army
transportation furnished to aid in operating or repairing military tele-
graph lines..

Publishes the, of the Board of Commissioners of the Soldiers' Home, and
of the Inspector General of the Army.

(See QUARTERMASTER'S DEPARTMENT, MEDICAL DEPARTMENT)

Amends paragraph 680 of the Regulations, respecting monthly, by certain
officers

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Appropriations for, of buildings for use of the War Department_

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70

Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of War to receive for instruction

RESOLUTIONS OF CONGRESS-Continued.

at the Military Academy at West Point, Antonio Barrios of Guatemala
and José Victor Zavala of Nicaragua-approved February 2, 1884.
Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of War to use rations for the
relief of destitute persons in the district overflowed by the Ohio River
and its tributaries, and making an appropriation to relieve the sufferers
by said overflow--approved February 12, 1884.
Joint resolution making further appropriations for the relief of destitute
persons in the districts overflowed by the Ohio River and its tributaries—
approved February 15, 1884.

Joint resolution re-appropriating the sum of one hundred and twenty-five
thousand dollars not expended for the relief of sufferers by the floods
of the Mississippi River-approved March 27, 1884.

Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of War to loan to the mayor of
Richmond, Virginia, a certain amount of flags and bunting for use at a
fair-approved May 3, 1884.

-(II) 5

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-(I) 47

-(II) 47

Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of War to loan two hundred
flags to the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, for the celebration of the
Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence-approved May 3, 1884
Joint resolution authorizing the President of the United States to appoint
from the sergeants of the Signal Corps two second lieutenants-approved
June 11, 1884

Joint resolution to provide temporarily for the expenditures of the Govern-
ment-approved June 30, 1884.

Joint resolution re-appropriating an unexpended balance for the relief of
the sufferers by the overflow of the Mississippi River and tributaries--
approved June 7, 1884

(I) 53

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RESTORATION TO DUTY WITHOUT TRIAL

Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of War to lease certain lands to
the board of fish commissioners of the State of Michigan--approved
June 26, 1884.

-(XI) 96

Publishes order of the President, placing General William T. Sherman on
the, of the Army

Decision that the, does not remove charge of desertion, nor relieve the sol-
dier from any forfeiture and penalties attached to desertion, &c_CIRCULAR (III) 4
RETIRED LIST.

February 8

Announces names of officers placed on the, of the Army

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(See REGULATIONS)

RETURNS.

Respecting ordnance property,

Enumerates the, &c., to be rendered by officers on the recruiting service.
(See RULES)--

(See MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, QUARTERMASTER'S DEPARTMENT)

REVISED STATUTES.

Act amending the, in respect to official oaths

Act amending section 1225 of the, relating to the detail of officers of the
Army to act as presidents, superintendents, and professors of colleges
and universities

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138

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Publishes extract from the, as amended by the act of Congress approved
July 5, 1884

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REWARD.

The, for apprehension as a deserter cannot lawfully be charged against a
soldier when the proceedings, findings, and sentence of the court are dis-
approved by the reviewing authority

CIRCULAR (III) 4

REWARDS.

(See REGULATIONS)

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RICHMOND, VA.

Joint resolution authorizing the loan of certain flags and bunting to the
mayor of, for use at a fair

-(I) 47

RIFLE FIRING.

Publishes consolidated returns of annual classification of, in the Army for
1883

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RIGHT OF APPEAL.

Act to authorize the construction of a bridge over the, between the cities
of Eagle Pass, Texas, and Piedras Negras, Mexico

RIVERS.

RIO GRANDE BRIDGE AND TRAMWAY COMPANY.

Act authorizing the, to construct a bridge over the Rio Grande River be-
tween the cities of Eagle Pass, Texas, and Piedras Negras, Mexico_------(II) 50
RIO GRANDE RIVER.

Act to authorize the construction of a bridge over the, between the cities
of Laredo, Texas, and Nueva Laredo, Mexico

-(I) 50

-(II) 50

Appropriations for the construction, repair, and preservation of certain pub-
lic works on, and harbors

.77

RULES.

Amends paragraph 835 of the Regulations, respecting the, which must be
observed in making out and forwarding accounts and papers.
Publishes, for the examination of applicants for the position of post quar-
termaster sergeants..

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SAINT CROIX RIVER.

Act to authorize the Chippewa Falls and Western Railway Company to
construct a railroad bridge across the,.
(See BRIDGES)_.

(III) 44
(III) 96

SAINT MARY'S FALLS CANAL.

The Secretary of War to prescribe such rules and regulations in respect to
the use and administration of the, as in his judgment the public
necessity may require

SALUTES.

Decision respecting, by enlisted men.

SAN FRANCISCO NATIONAL MILITARY CEMETERY.

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Publishes a description of the, and designates it as of the fourth class------ _133
SCHOOL TEACHERS.

Joint resolution authorizing the, to use hospital and other tents to furnish
temporary shelter to the destitute people who have been driven from
their homes by the overflow of the Ohio River, also to use government
vessels for transporting supplies, &c.

Joint resolution authorizing the, to loan certain flags and bunting to the
mayor of Richmond, Va., for use at a fair.
Joint resolution authorizing the, to loan 200 flags to the city of Charlotte,
North Carolina

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-(I) 47

-(II) 47

Appropriations for all contingent expenses of the Army not provided for
by other estimates, embracing all branches of the military service, to be
expended under the immediate orders of the,

Act making appropriation for the pay of the, for the fiscal year, and repeal-
ing act authorizing the appointment of an Assistant,.
(See CANNON)

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Act directing the, at his discretion, to cause examination or surveys or
both, and estimates of cost of improvements proper to be made, at the
points indicated in the following named States and Territories: Alabama,
Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia,
Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont,
Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Idaho Territory, Washington Ter-
ritory...

Joint resolution authorizing the, to lease certain lands to the board of fish
commissioners of the State of Michigan.

77

-(XI) 96

Act authorizing the, to detail for service in the Signal Corps not to exceed
six commissioned officers, &c

SERGEANT MAJOR.

70

CIRCULAR (III) 9

Decision that an acting, should be recognized as such by other non-com-
missioned officers, whether junior or not

SENTINEL.

A, should salute officers passing within saluting distance in rear of his
post__

SENTINEL IN CHARGE OF PRISONERS.

Decision relating to a,-.

SERVICE RIFLE.

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CIRCULAR (I) 10

The rifle with roughened trigger is now considered the, &c. CIRCULAR (II) 6
SHARPSHOOTER.

Decision respecting qualification of a,

SHARPSHOOTERS.

CIRCULAR (I) 5

Establishes the grade of, and announces the percentages required to enter
this class.

Amends paragraphs 2629 and 2642 of the Regulations, respecting forage-cap
badges and shoulder-knots for officers of the,.

SIGNAL CORPS.

Joint resolution authorizing the President of the United States to appoint
from the sergeants of the, two second lieutenants..

SIGNAL OFFICE.

(See CLERKS, RENT)

SIGNAL SERVICE.

Respecting the transfer of quartermaster's property to officers or agents of
the, (See REGULATIONS) -

Appropriations for the expenses of the, of the Army.
Appropriation for pay of the, &c.

Act to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the,

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70

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Names the chiefs of bureaus under the direction of whom the disbursements
of the appropriation named in act making appropriations for sundry civil
expenses of the Government for fiscal year ending June 30, 1885, under
the heading of, shall be made...

SIGNAL SERVICE INSTRUMENTS.
(See REGULATIONS) -

SKIRMISH MATCH.

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First Lieutenant Lewis Merriam, 4th Infantry, announced as the winner of
the, conducted in connection with the contest for Army prizes, and
awarded the Army skirmish gold medal..

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.

(See WORLD'S INDUSTRIAL AND COTTON CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION, CINCINNATI
INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION, SOUTHERN EXPOSITION) __

SOLDIERS.

Respecting the pay of, detailed on extra duty, (See REGULATIONS)
SOLDIERS' HOME.

SOUTHERN EXPOSITION.

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Publishes the report of the Board of Commissioners of the, and of the In-
spector General of the Army. (See REGULATIONS)___.

31

Appropriation to enable the several Executive Departments of the Govern-
ment, including the Department of Agriculture and the Smithsonian In-
stitution, to participate in the, to be held at Louisville, Kentucky.

Act making appropriation for fuel, lights, repairs, and miscellaneous items
for the,

STATIONERY.

Amends paragraph 791 of the Regulations, respecting, at recruiting sta-
tions, &c.

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