TREASURY DEPARTMENT, February 1, 1857. The subjoined regulations and instructions, prepared by this Department, are transmitted for the information and government of the officers of the several branches of the public service referred to therein, whose careful attention to the same, and strict compliance therewith, is enjoined by the Department. It will be observed that these regulations and instructions occupy a scope embracing subjects in regard to which such officers may have been heretofore instructed. When such is the case, the regulations previously issued, if not conflicting or inconsistent, in whole or in part, with those now promulgated, are to continue in full force; but when found to be in conflict or inconsistent, the former regulations and instructions are to be considered rescinded, either in whole or in part, according to the extent to which they may be so in conflict or inconsistent with the regulations and instructions now established and promulgated. JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the Treasury. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Page. SECTION II.-On the distinctive character of permanent and temporary certificates of registry. SECTION III.-On the granting of certificate of registry....... SECTION V. On the granting of certificates of registry to vessels not previously documented as vessels of the United States.... SECTION VI.-On registering of vessels previously documented as vessels of the United States. SECTION VII.—Issue and surrender of permanent and temporary certificates of registry...... SECTION IX. On the enrolment and licensing of vessels to be employed in the coasting trade SECTION I. Of the persons authorized by law to make entries..... SECTION II. Of invoices of merchandise offered to be entered............. SECTION III.-Entry whose invoice is not duly verified........ SECTION VII.-Entry of baggage of passengers arriving in steamers............. SECTION VIII.-Entry of the manufactures or productions of the United States exported and |