'Circuit Court of the United States. An act to provide for the holding of additional terms of the Circuit Court of the United States for the southern District of New York. February 7, 1873, ch. 120 Arkansas, Kansas, and Louisiana Elections Investigation. An act making an appropriation to defray the expenses of the investigations in regard to elections in Kansas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. February 8, 1873, ch. 122. Page 422 Eight Steam Vessels of War. An act to authorize the construction of eight steam vessels of war, and for other purposes. February 10, 1873, ch. 126 . . Mints, Assay-offices, and Coinage. An act revising and amending the laws relating to the mints, assay-offices, and coinage of the United States. February 12, 1873, ch. 181 Court-house, &c., at Atlanta. An act for a public building at Atlanta, Georgia. February 12, 1873, ch. 132 Judiciary Square, Washington, D. C. An act to provide for the removal of the wooden buildings on Judiciary Square. February 12, 1873, ch. 133. Bankruptcy Act, not to apply to certain Corporations. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States," approved March second, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven. February 13, 1873, ch. 135 Boundary Line, &c. An act to provide for the appointment of a commission to complete the boundary line between the Territory of the United States and the possessions of Great Britain not completed under the act of August eleventh, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, to carry into effect the first article of the treaty of fifteenth June, eighteen hundred and forty-six. February 14, 1873, ch. 136. Discriminating Duties on Goods, &c., in French Vessels. An act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to refund the differential duty on articles actually on ship-board in French vessels destined for the United States on the fifth of November, eighteen hundred and seventy-two. February 14, 1873, ch. 137 423 423 424 436 436 Indian Appropriation. An act making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Indian department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes, for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, and for other purposes. February 14, 1873, ch. 138 436 437 487 437 Government Building in Covington, Kentucky. An act for the erection of a public building for the Dakota Territory. An act/to readjust the western boundary of Dakota Territory. February 464 464 Public Lands. An act to confirm certain entries of lands therein named. February 17, 1873, ch. 149 Land District in Arizona Territory. An act creating an additional land district in the Territory of Arizona. February 18, 1873, ch. 160 Banks organized under State Laws. An act to provide for obtaining information of the condition of banks organized under State laws. February 19, 1873, ch. 166. New York Indian Lands in Kansas. An act to provide for the sale of certain New York Indian lands in Kansas. February 19, 1873, ch. 167 . First National Bank of Watkins. An act authorizing the First National Bank of Watkins, New York, to change its location and name. February 19, 1873, ch. 168 . . Military Reservation at Camp Mohave, Arizona Territory. An act to provide for the payment for certain property taken by the government for the extension of the military reservation at Camp Mohave, in the Territory of Arizona. February 19, 1873, ch. 169 Excise Taxes upon certain Alcohol. An act to remit the excise taxes upon alcohol used by universities and colleges for scientific purposes. February 21, 1873, ch. 173. I. R. Chester. An act authorizing the nomination and appointment to the retired list of the navy of certain volunteers on the active list of the navy who are disabled in consequence of wounds received during the late war. February 21, 1873, ch. 174 Fortifications and Works of Defence Appropriation. An act making appropriations for the construction, preservation, and repairs of certain fortifications and other works of defense for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four. February 21, 1873, ch. 175 . Public Building at Memphis, Tennessee. An act authorizing and directing the Secretary of the Treasury to cause plaus and estimates to be made and a suitable site provided for a ptiblic building at Memphis, Tennessee. February 21, 1873, ch. 176 Public Building at Lincoln, Nebraska. An act to authorize the construction of a fire-proof building at Lincoln, the capital of Nebraska. February 21, 1873, ch. 177 467 468 468 468 469 470 Pagi Court-house, &c., at Grand Rapids, Michigan. An act for the construction of a court-house, postoffice, and other government offices at Grand Rapids, Michigan. February 21, 1873, ch. 178. Post-office Building at Dover, Delaware. An act to provide for the erection of a post-office build- Settlers on Sioux Indian Reservation. An act for the relief of settlers on the late Sioux Indian Northern Pacific Railroad Company. An act to authorize the Northern Pacific Railroad Com- Kansas Senatorial Election Investigation. An act to provide for the expenses of the investigation Military Reservation at Fort Ripley, Minnesota. An act to provide for the disposition of that Treaty with Great Britain. Fish and Fish Oil. Merchandise in Transit. An act to carry into effect the provisions of the treaty between the United States and Great Britain, signed in the city of Washington, the eighth day of May, eighteen hundred and seventy-one, relating to the fisheries. March 1, 1873, ch. 213 . Time for first Expenditure on certain mining Claims extended. An act to amend an act entitled Port of Chester, Pa. An act to abolish the office of surveyor at the port of Chester, in Pennsylvania, and for other purposes. March 3, 1873, ch. 225 . Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Expenses Appropriation. An act making appropriations for the legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the government for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, and for other purposes. March 3, 1873, ch. 226 470 471 471 475 475 475 475 476 476 477 177 477 479 479 481 482 483 484. 484 484 484 484 485 485 485 Civil Expenses Appropriation. An act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the government for the fiscal year, ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventyfour, and for other purposes. March 3, 1873, ch. 227 Deficiency Appropriation. An act making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the service of the government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, and for other purposes. March 8, 1873, ch. 228 Army Appropriation. An act making appropriations for the support of the army for the year Customs Duties. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to reduce duties on imports and to Pensions. An act to revise, consolidate, and amend the laws relating to pensions. March 3, 1873, ch. 234. Exemptions under the Bankrupt Act. An act to declare the true intent and meaning of the act approved June eight, eighteen hundred and seventy-two, amendatory of the general bankrupt law. March 3, 1873, ch. 235 Commissioners of Claims. An act to extend for four years the act establishing the board of commissioners of claims, and the acts relating thereto. March 3, 1873, ch. 236 . . . assistant Adjutant-General. An act to amend an act entitled "An act making appropriations for the support of the army for the year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy," approved March third, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine. March 3, 1873, ch. 237. Annual Report of Attorney-General. Distribution of Laws and Reports. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to establish the Department of Justice, and for other purposes." March 8, 1873, ch. 238 Representatives in Congress from California. An act fixing the time for the election of representatives from the State of California to the forty-fourth Congress. March 3, 1873, ch. 239 Unlading of Steamships at Night. An act to authorize the unlading of steamships at night. March 3, 1873, ch. 240 Page 510 530 543 547 556 559 560 579 Revision of the Laws, &c. An act to provide for the preparation and presentation to Congress of the revision of the laws of the United States, consolidating the laws relating to the post-roads, and a code relating to military offenses, and the revision of treaties with the Indian tribes now in force. March 3, 1873, ch. 241 Wyoming Territory. An act to provide for the apportionment of the Territory of Wyoming for legislative purposes. March 3, 1873, ch. 242 Extra Pay to Seamen discharged in foreign Ports. An act to amend the law requiring consular officers to collect three months' extra pay for seamen in certain cases. March 3, 1873, ch. 243. Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures under Revenue Laws. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to prevent smuggling and for other purposes," approved July eighteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six. March 3, 1873, ch. 244 . Testimony before Commissioners under Letters rogatory. An act to regulate the taking of testimony in certain cases. March 3, 1873, ch. 245. Absalom Kirby. An act to restore Absalom Kirby as second assistant engineer in the navy. 579 580 580 580 581 581 Japan. An act providing for the payment to the government of Japan the sum due on account of rents for lands and buildings occupied by the diplomatic and consular representatives of the United States to Japan, and for other purposes. March 3, 1873, ch. 247 582 Duplicate Certificates of Discharge. An act authorizing the Secretary of War to furnish a duplicate certificate of discharge where the same has been lost. March 3, 1873, ch. 248 582 Military Prison. An act to provide for the establishment of a military prison, and for its government. March 3, 1873, ch. 249 Captain Alonzo J. Marsh. An act restoring Captain Alonzo J. Marsh to his position in the army, and that he be honorably mustered out of the service as of the date of the mustering out of his regiment. March 3, 1873, ch. 250 Port of Delivery at La Crosse, Wisconsin. An act to create a port of delivery at La Crosse in Wisconsin, and to provide for a surveyor of customs thereat. March 3, 1873, ch. 251. Page Animals in Transit in Railroad Cars, &c. An act to prevent cruelty to animals while in transit by railroad or other means of transportation within the United States. March 3, 1873, ch. 252 584 San Diego, Cal. An act to make San Diego, in the State of California, a port of entry. 585 Fractional Parts of a Barrel. An act relating to the fractional parts of a barrel containing fer- 586 586 Agent and Counsel for the United States. An act tb authorize the continued employment of an "School Farm" Lands, &c., in South Carolina. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to pro- 598 598 598 600 600 601 Bounties and Pensions to colored Soldiers. An act to place colored persons who enlisted in the army on the same footing as other soldiers as to bounty and pension. March 3, 1873, ch. 262 601 Courts in Nebraska. An act fixing the time of holding the fall term of the United States district court for the district of Nebraska. March 3, 1873, ch. 263. 601 Collection District of Southern Oregon. An act creating the collection district of Southern Oregon. 601 Payment of Wages to Seamen in Foreign Countries. An act to provide for the payment in gold Values of Foreign Coin in United States Money of Account. An act to establish the custom- National Banks. An act to require national banks to restore their capital when impaired, and An act to authorize certain postmasters to deposit 602 602 602 602 Deposit of Public Moneys by Postmasters. National Cemeteries. An act to authorize the interment of honorably discharged soldiers, sail- Saw-mills on the Mississippi River. An act for the protection of owners of saw-mills on the Mississippi river. March 3, 1873, ch. 278 Coal Lands. An act to provide for the sale of the lands of the United States containing coal. March 3, 1873, ch. 279 Page 606 607 607 Howard F. Moffat. An act for the relief of Howard F. Moffat. March 3, 1873, ch. 280. Bounties. An act to extend the time for filing claims for additional bounty under the act of July twenty-eighth, eighteen hundred and sixty six. March 3, 1873, ch. 281 Distribution of Arms and Equipments. An act to authorize and direct the Secretary of War to distribute arms and military equipments under the act of April twenty-three, eighteen hundred and eight, and the acts amendatory thereof. March 3, 1873, ch. 282. Pre-emption Settlers. An act authorizing joint-entry by pre-emption settlers, and for other purposes. March 3, 1873, ch. 283 Burial-ground in Cumberland, Md. An act to sell a vacated soldiers' burial-ground near Cumberland, Maryland, to the Hebrew congregation of that city, to enlarge their graveyard. March 3, 1873, ch. 284 New York and Canada Railroad Company. An act to amend an act entitled "An act authorizing the Secretary of War to release twenty-five acres of the lands of the United States at Plattsburg, New York, to the New York and Canada Railroad Company, and for other purposes," passed June eight, eighteen hundred and seventy-two. March 3, 1873, Bridge over the Genesee River, N. Y. An act to authorize the construction of a railroad and draw-bridge across the Genesee river in Monroe county, New York. March 3, 1873, ch. 286. Steamer" New England." An act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to change the name of steamer "New England" to "City of Portland." March 3, 1873, ch. 287 Post-office Property in Chicago. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to dispose of the old post-office property in Chicago. March 3, 1873, ch. 288 . . Building for Post-office, &c., in Purkersburgh, West Va. An act to provide for a building suitable for a post-office, for the accommodation of the revenue officers, and the United States courts and their officers, in the city of Parkersburgh, West Virginia. March 3, 1873, ch. 289 National Bank of Springfield, Mo. An act to authorize the National Bank of Springfield, Mis- 608 609 609 609 610 610 610 611 611 612 Walla Walla and Columbia River Railroad Company. An act to amend an aet entitled “An act granting the right of way to the Walla-Walla and Columbia River Railroad Company, and for other purposes," approved March third, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine. March 3, 1873, ch. 293 Suppression of Indian Hostilities in Montana. An act to enable the Secretary of War to pay the expenses incurred in suppressing the Indian hostilities in the Territory of Montana, in the year eighteen hundred and sixty-seven. March 3, 1878, ch. 294 Public Building at Jersey City, New Jersey. An act to provide for the erection of a public building for post-office and other U. S. offices at Jersey City, New Jersey. March 3, 1873, 613 613 618 Land for Forts and Military Posts in Texas. An act to provide for the purchase by the Secretary of War of lands for the United States in the State of Texas, for the sites of forts and military posts. March 3, 1873, ch. 296 . . 614 Vincennes University. An act authorizing the award to the Vincennes University of certain vacant and abandoned lands in Knox county, Indiana. March 3, 1873, ch. 297 Arsenals. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to authorize the sale of certain public property," approved June tenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-two. March 3, 1873, ch. 298. Major-General George H. Thomas. An act to aid in the erection of a monument to the memory of Major-General George H. Thomas. March 3, 1873, ch. 299 "Andrew Stewart" and "Sleepy Hollow." An act to change the name of schooner Andrew Stewart" and steamer " Sleepy Hollow." March 3, 1873, ch. 300 Safes for registered Mails. An act authorizing the transfer of safes from the War Department to the Post-office Department for use in the transportation of registered mails. March 3, 1873, ch. 301 Bridge across the Mississippi River. An act authorizing the construction of a bridge across the 614 615 615 615 615 Mississippi river at Saint Louis, in the State of Missouri. March 3, 1873, ch. 302. . 616 Condemned Ordnance, &c. An act authorizing the Secretary of War to deliver condemned ordnance to certain organizations for monumental purposes. March 3, 1873, ch. 303 . 617 |