An act establishing certain post routes, and for other purposes. An act supplemental to an act entitled "An act providing for the prose cution of the existing war between the United States and the republic of Mexico," and for other purposes. An act in relation to the July term of the circuit and district courts in the district of Ohio. An act to provide for the organization of the volunteer forces brought into the service of the United States into brigades and divisions, and for the appointment of the necessary number of general officers to command the same. An act in relation to the time of holding the circuit and district courts of the United States for the district of Ohio. An act making alterations in the pay department of the army. An act to provide for the better organization of the treasury, and for the collection, safekeeping, transfer, and disbursement of the public revenue. An act to establish the collection district of Chicago. An act to authorize the President of the United States to sell the reserved mineral lands in the States of Illinois and Arkansas, and Territories of Wisconsin and Iowa, supposed to contain lead ore. An act to define the boundaries of the State of Iowa, and to repeal so much of the act of the 3d of March, 1845, as relates to the boundaries of Iowa. An act to exempt canal boats from the payment of fees and hospital money. An act to legalize certain land sales made at Chocchuma and Columbus, in the State of Mississippi, and to indemnify the Chickasaws therefor. An act to authorize an increase of the rank and file of the army of the United States. An act making appropriations for certain fortifications of the United States for the year ending on the 30th of June, 1847. 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 30, 1847. An act making appropriations for the support of the army for the year ending on the 30th of June, 1847. An act making appropriations for the civil and diplomatic expenses of government for the year ending the 30th day of June, 1847, and for other purposes. An act making appropriations for the naval service for the year ending on the 30th of June, 1847. An act making appropriations for the payment of revolutionary and other pensions of the United States for the year ending the 30th June, 1847, and for other purposes. An act making appropriations for the payment of navy pensions for the year ending the 30th of June, 1847. An act making appropriations for certain defensive works of the United States for the fiscal year ending the 30th day of June, 1847. An act to attach to the Fort Wayne land district certain tracts of lands lying within the limits of that district, which are not now attached to any district. An act to enable the people of Wisconsin Territory to form a constitu tion and State government, and for the admission of such State into the Union. An act granting certain lands to the Territory of Iowa, to aid in the improvement of the navigation of the Des Moines river, in said Territory. An act making appropriations for the support of the military academy for the year ending on the 30th June, 1847. An act to exempt coffee imported from the Netherlands from duty in certain cases, and for other purposes. An act relative to collectors and other officers of the customs. An act authorizing the payment of certain claims of the State of Ala bama. An act to regulate the proceedings in the circuit and district courts of the United States, and for other purposes. An act to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for certain objects made for the service of the fiscal year ending the 30th of June, 1846. An act declaratory of the powers, and legalizing certain acts of the chief clerk of the Patent Office. An act to establish the value of certain foreign coins and moneys of account, and to amend existing laws. An act to grant the right of pre-emption to actual settlers on the lands acquired by treaty from the Miami Indians in Indiana. An act to repeal the act requiring one of the judges of the circuit court for the District of Columbia hereafter to reside in Alexandria. An act to retrocede the county of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, to the State of Virginia. An act to change the time of holding the federal court in North Carolina. An act making appropriations for the service of the Post Office Department for the year ending 30th June, 1847. An act to repeal an act entitled "An act for the relief of the Stockbridge tribe of Indians in the Territory of Wisconsin," approved March 3, 1843, and for other purposes. An act to grant a certain quantity of land to aid in the improvement of the Fox and Wisconsin rivers, and to connect the same by a canal in the Territory of Wisconsin. An act reducing the duty on imports, and for other purposes. An act to establish an additional land district in Iowa. An act making copies of papers certified by the Secretary of the Senate or Clerk of the House of Representatives legal evidence. An act further to extend the time for locating Virginia military land warrants, and returning surveys to the General Land Office. An act to provide for the distribution of the laws and treaties of the United States, published by Little and Brown, under the provisions of the resolution of Congress approved March 3, 1845, and for other purposes. An act in relation to the payment of claims. An act making appropriations for the support of volunteers and other troops authorized to be employed in the prosecution of the war with Mexico, during the year ending the 30th June, 1847. An act to authorize an issue of treasury notes and a loan. An act making appropriations for certain objects of expenditure therein specified. An act to establish the Smithsonian Institution for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men. An act to regulate writs of error and appeals from the district court of the United States for the middle district of Alabama, An act authorizing the inhabitants of township one, of range thirteen east, Seneca county, Ohio, to relinquish certain lands selected for schools, and to obtain others in lieu thereof. An act authorizing the trustees of Tymochtee township, Wyandott county, Ohio, to select lands for schools within the Wyandott reserve. An act to amend the act approved the 2d April, 1844, entitled "An act directing the disposition of certain goods, wares, or merchandise, seized for being illegally imported into the United States." An act to equalize the compensation of the surveyors general of the public lands of the United States, and for other purposes. An act to authorize the constituted authorities of the county of Polk, in the Territory of Iowa, to enter a quarter section of land for a seat of justice. An act for the allowance of drawback on foreign merchandise imported into certain districts of the United States from the British North American provinces, and exported to foreign countries. An act to enlarge the powers of the several orphans' courts held in and for the District of Columbia. An act supplementary to the act passed on the 20th day of February, 1846, entitled "An act to enlarge the powers of the several orphans' courts held in and for the District of Columbia." An act to carry into effect the convention between the United States and the republic of Peru, concluded at Lima the 17th day of March, 1841. An act providing for the prosecution of the existing war between the United States and the republic of Mexico. An act more effectually to provide for the enforcement of certain provisions in the treaties of the United States. Joint resolution regulating the printing of Congress, and establishing the compensation for the same. Joint resolution providing for temporary mail service in Texas. Joint resolution to authorize the transmission and presentation of books to the Minister of Justice of France, in exchange for books received from him. Joint resolution relative to errors and defective returns in certain surveys, plats, and field notes. Joint resolution supplementary to the resolution of February 20th, 1845, for distributing the works of the Exploring Expedition. Joint resolution authorizing the sale of certain land at Baton Rouge to the State of Louisiana. Joint resolution for the admission of the State of Texas into the Union. Joint resolution relative to the printing and distribution of the annual estimates. Joint resolution concerning the Oregon Territory. Joint resolution presenting the thanks of Congress to Major General Taylor, his officers and men. Joint resolution to refund to States and individuals expenses incurred by them under calls for militia and volunteers made by Generals Gaines and Taylor. Joint resolution directing the manner of procuring the printing for the two houses of Congress. Joint resolution appointing regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Joint resolution directing the payment of certain volunteers and militia under the limitations therein prescribed. PRIVATE ACTS. An act for the relief of the legal representatives of Pierre Menard, Josiah T. Betts, Jacob Feaman, and Edmund Roberts, of the State of Illinois, sureties of Felix St. Vrain, late Indian agent, deceased. An act for the relief of William Elliott, junior, of Fulton county, State of Arkansas. An act for the relief of James Bogardus. An act for the relief of Davis F. Williamson, of Pope county, State of Arkansas. An act for the relief of the legal representatives of George Duval, a Cherokee Indian. An act granting a pension to Richard Elliott. An act for the relief of Mrs. Pike, widow of the late General Pike. An act for the relief of Benjamin Harris, of La Salle county, State of Illinois. An act to provide for the final settlement of the accounts of John Crowell, late agent for the Creek Indians. An act for the relief of Henry Etting. An act to provide for the confirmation of certain settlement claims in the Greensburg land district, Louisiana. An act for the relief of Benjamin Ballard. An act for the relief of James Low. An act for the relief of Amos Kendall. An act for the relief of Richard Kidd and Benjamin Kidd. An act for the relief of James Erwin, of Arkansas, and others. An act for the relief of Peter Capella, administrator of Andrew Capella, deceased. An act for the relief of John Jones, surviving partner of John Jones and Charles Souder. An act for the relief of Harriet L. Catching. An act for the relief of George Wentling. An act for the relief of Robert Barclay, of Missouri. An act for the relief of Harriet Ward. An act for the relief of Abraham B. Fannin. An act for the relief of John Keith, of New York. An act for the relief of Alexis Ayot. An act for the relief of Nathaniel Stafford. An act to allow to Elijah White reimbursement of expenses incurred by him as acting sub-agent of Indian affairs west of the Rocky mountains. An act to amend an act approved February 24, 1843, entitled “An act to amend an act entitled 'An act for the relief of George Mayfield,' approved July 27, 1842." An act for the relief of Joseph Kemball. An act for the relief of Semington Buffenbarger. An act for the relief of James Davidson, of the county of Fentress, in the State of Tennessee. An act for the relief of George D. Spencer. An act for the relief of James Mains. An act for the relief of James Wyman. An act for the relief of Joseph Watson. An act for the relief of Arthur R. Frogge, of Fentress county, Ten nessee. An act for the relief of Joseph M. Rhea, of the county of Sullivan, in the State of Tennessee. An act for the relief of Samuel D. Walker, of Baltimore. An act to enable the Secretary of the Navy to purchase the right of using Mix's patent manger stopper. An act to refund to certain persons an excess of duty exacted on the importation of foreign merchandise. An act for the relief of John G. Pierie. An act for the relief of John E. Holland.. An act for the relief of Daniel Ingalls. An act for the relief of the owner and crew of the schooner Tancred. An act for the relief of Thomas Ap Catesby Jones. An act for the relief of Samuel Jorden. An act for the relief of Nathan Smith, Charles K. Smith, et al. An act for the relief of Adam McCulloch. An act for the relief of the heirs of Doctor John Gray. An act for the relief of Wiley B. Parnell, of Blount county, Alabama, and James A. Whitesides, of Illinois. An act for the relief of the heirs of Robert Fulton. An act for the relief of Isabella Baldridge, widow of Captain John Baldridge. An act for the relief of Sampson Brown. An act granting a pension to Orris Crosby. An act granting a pension to Elijah C. Babbit. An act for the relief of Isaiah Parker. An act for the relief of Samuel D. Enochs. An act for the relief of Gregory Thomas and others. An act for the relief of John G. McCloud, of Linn county, Iowa. An act to confirm an entry of land made by the administrator of James Anderson, deceased, of Iowa Territory. An act for the relief of Langtry and Jenkins. An act for the relief of John R. Williams. An act for the relief of Charles M. McKenzie. An act for the relief of Abraham Horbach. An act for the relief of the heirs and legal representatives of Cyrus Turner, deceased. An act for the relief of Daniel H. Warren. An act for the relief of Peter Rife. An act for the relief of Patrick Kelly, senior, of the county of Indiana, State of Pennsylvania. An act for the relief of the heirs or legal representatives of Thomas Kelly. An act for the relief of John Chassaud, the consul of the United States for Syria and Palestine. An act for the relief of Eli Merrill. An act for the relief of Ebenezer Conant, of the county of Jefferson, State of New York. |