Laws of the 41st Congress

16 Stat. 1 · March 18, 1869 · H.R. 7 An Act to strengthen the public Credit. 16 Stat. 1 · March 18, 1869 · S. 25 An Act supplementary to an Act entitled "An Act to authorize the Extension, Construction, and Use of a lateral Branch of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad into and within the District of Columbia," approved February 5,… 16 Stat. 3 · March 18, 1869 · S. 23 An Act for the further Security of equal Rights in the District of Columbia. 16 Stat. 3 · March 29, 1869 · S. 62 An Act to incorporate the National Junction Railway Company. 16 Stat. 6 · April 3, 1869 · H.R. 237 An Act to abolish the Office of Chief of Staff to the General of the Army. 16 Stat. 6 · April 5, 1869 · H.R. 3 An Act to amend "An Act regulating the Tenure of certain civil Offices." 16 Stat. 7 · April 6, 1869 · S. 190 An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a National Currency secured by a Pledge of United States Bonds, and to provide for the Circulation and Redemption thereof," approved June third, eighteen hundred and si… 16 Stat. 7 · April 7, 1869 · S. 195 An Act to carry into Effect the Convention of July four, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight, between the United States and Mexico, for the Adjustment of Claims. 16 Stat. 8 · April 7, 1869 · S. 185 An Act to continue in Force an Act entitled "An Act to extend the Charter of Washington City," and so forth. 16 Stat. 8 · April 7, 1869 · S. 200 An Act relating to Freedmen's Hospitals. 16 Stat. 9 · April 10, 1869 · H.R. 354 An Act making Appropriations to supply Deficiencies in the Appropriations for the Service of Government for the fiscal Year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, and additional Appropriations for the Y… 16 Stat. 13 · April 10, 1869 · H.R. 123 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 s… 16 Stat. 40 · April 10, 1869 · H.R. 405 An Act authorizing the Submission of the Constitutions of Virginia, Mississippi, and Texas, to a Vote of the People, and authorizing the Election of State Officers, provided by the said Constitutions, and Members of Con… 16 Stat. 41 · April 10, 1869 · H.R. 140 An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act imposing Taxes on distilled Spirits and Tobacco, and for other Purposes," approved July twentieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight. 16 Stat. 44 · April 10, 1869 · H.R. 367 An Act making an Appropriation for the Improvement of Rivers and Harbors for the fiscal Year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, and the Year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy. 16 Stat. 44 · April 10, 1869 · H.R. 124 An Act to declare and fix the Status of Judge Advocates of the Army. 16 Stat. 44 · April 10, 1869 · H.R. 404 An Act to repeal an Act of the Legislature of New Mexico imposing a Capitation Tax on bovine Cattle. 16 Stat. 44 · April 10, 1869 · S. 44 An Act to amend the Judicial System of the United States. 16 Stat. 45 · April 10, 1869 · S. 75 An Act regulating the Rights of Property of Married Women in the District of Columbia. 16 Stat. 45 · April 10, 1869 · S. 11 An Act to renew certain Grants of Land to the State of Alabama. 16 Stat. 46 · April 10, 1869 · H.R. 243 An Act concerning the Attorney-General. 16 Stat. 46 · April 10, 1869 · S. 236 An Act to extend the Time for the Little Lock and Fort Smith Railroad Company to complete the first Section of twenty Miles of said Road. 16 Stat. 47 · April 10, 1869 · S. 94 An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act granting Lands to aid in the Construction of a Railroad and Telegraph Line from the Central Pacific Railroad, in California, to Portland, in Oregon," approved July twenty-five, ei… 16 Stat. 47 · April 10, 1869 · H.R. 92 An Act to discontinue Sault Ste. Marie as a Port of Entry in the Superior District, and to establish Marquette in Lieu thereof. 16 Stat. 47 · April 10, 1869 · H.R. 421 An Act making available an Appropriation heretofore made for Furniture for the Presidential Mansion. 16 Stat. 48 · April 10, 1869 · H.R. 403 An Act to establish certain Post-Roads. 16 Stat. 59 · December 22, 1869 · S. 281 An Act to promote the Reconstruction of the State of Georgia. 16 Stat. 61 · December 23, 1869 · H.R. 695 An Act making Appropriations to partially supply Deficiencies in the Appropriations for the Service of the fiscal Year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and seventy. 16 Stat. 61 · December 23, 1869 · H.R. 679 An Act making a temporary Appropriation for the Prosecution of the Work upon the Improvement of the Des Moines Rapids in the Mississippi River. 16 Stat. 61 · January 15, 1870 · S. 92 An Act in Addition to the Act entitled "An Act to incorporate the Washington, Alexandria, and Georgetown Steam Packet Company. 16 Stat. 61 · January 20, 1870 · H.R. 790 An Act repealing so much of the Act of August eighth, one thousand eight hundred and forty-six, as declared the Des Moines River, in the then Territory of Iowa, a public Highway. 16 Stat. 62 · January 20, 1870 · H.R. 861 An Act making Appropriations to defray the Expenses of the Committee on Banking and Currency incurred in Pursuance of Investigations ordered by the House of Representatives. 16 Stat. 62 · January 21, 1870 · H.R. 238 An Act relating to retired Officers of the Army. 16 Stat. 62 · January 26, 1870 · H.R. 783 An Act to admit the State of Virginia to Representation in the Congress of the United States. 16 Stat. 63 · February 1, 1870 · H.R. 804 An Act to protect Officials in Government Employ. 16 Stat. 63 · February 1, 1870 · H.R. 985 An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to admit the State of Virginia to Representation in the Congress of the United States." 16 Stat. 64 · February 2, 1870 · S. 305 An Act giving the Consent of the United States to the Erection of a Bridge across the Willamette River, in Oregon, from the City of Portland to the east Bank of said River. 16 Stat. 64 · February 5, 1870 · H.R. 134 An Act to establish a Land District in Wyoming Territory, and for other Purposes. 16 Stat. 65 · February 15, 1870 · S. 435 An Act for the temporary Relief of the poor and destitute People in the District of Columbia. 16 Stat. 66 · February 21, 1870 · H.R. 782 An Act making Appropriations for the Support of the Military Academy for the fiscal Year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-one. 16 Stat. 67 · February 23, 1870 · H.R. 1096 An Act to admit the State of Mississippi to Representation in the Congress of the United States. 16 Stat. 68 · February 24, 1870 · H.R. 1097 An Act making Appropriations to supply Deficiencies in the Appropriations for the naval Service for the Year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy, and for other Purposes. 16 Stat. 69 · February 24, 1870 · H.R. 1264 An Act making an Appropriation to defray the Expenses of Witnesses in the Investigation by the Military Committee in Reference to the Sale of Cadetships. 16 Stat. 69 · March 5, 1870 · H.R. 1007 An Act to establish certain Post-Roads. 16 Stat. 75 · March 7, 1870 · S. 266 An Act to authorize Officers of the executive Departments to administer Oaths in certain Cases. 16 Stat. 76 · March 8, 1870 · S. 374 An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to extend the Time for the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad Company to complete the first Section of twenty Miles of said Road," approved April ten, eighteen hundred and sixty-… 16 Stat. 76 · March 9, 1870 · H.R. 195 An Act to authorize the Secretary of War to place at the Disposal of the Soldiers' Monument Committee of Rock Island County, Illinois, certain condemned Ordnance. 16 Stat. 76 · March 18, 1870 · H.R. 207 An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act providing for the Sale of a Portion of the Fort Gratiot military Reservation in St. Clair County, in the State of Michigan," approved July twentieth, eighteen hundred and sixty-ei… 16 Stat. 76 · March 23, 1870 · H.R. 866 An Act to confirm the Apportionment and amend certain Laws of the Territory of Arizona. 16 Stat. 77 · March 25, 1870 · S. 444 An Act prescribing the Duty of the Secretary of the Treasury in certain Cases therein named. 16 Stat. 77 · March 25, 1870 · S. 234 An Act relating to Acknowledgments of Deeds or other Instruments of Writing in the District of Columbia. 16 Stat. 78 · March 25, 1870 · S. 425 An Act to extend the Time for the Completion of the lateral Branch of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad, authorized by the Act approved February fifth, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, and to change the Location in th… 16 Stat. 78 · March 25, 1870 · S. 430 An Act to incorporate the Washington Mail Steamboat Company. 16 Stat. 79 · March 25, 1870 · S. 133 An Act to incorporate the Washington General Hospital and Asylum of the District of Columbia. 16 Stat. 80 · March 25, 1870 · H.R. 1138 An Act amendatory of the Charter of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of the District of Columbia. 16 Stat. 80 · March 25, 1870 An Act to renew and continue in Force the Charter of the Potomac Insurance Company, of Georgetown, District of Columbia. 16 Stat. 80 · March 30, 1870 · H.R. 1536 An Act to admit the State of Texas to Representation in the Congress of the United States. 16 Stat. 81 · April 5, 1870 · H.R. 1598 An Act to facilitate the Administration of Justice in the State of Texas. 16 Stat. 81 · April 6, 1870 · S. 302 An Act giving the Consent of the United States to the Erection of a Bridge across the Delaware River, between Philadelphia and Camden. 16 Stat. 82 · April 6, 1870 · S. 745 An Act authorizing the Corporation of the City of Washington to set apart Portions of Streets and Avenues as Parks for Trees and Walks. 16 Stat. 83 · April 13, 1870 · H.R. 601 An Act declaring the Consent of Congress to the Erection of a Crib in Lake Erie by the City of Cleveland, Ohio, for the Protection of an Inlet for a Water-Works Tunnel about to be constructed by said City. 16 Stat. 83 · April 13, 1870 · H.R. 1713 An Act to supply Deficiencies in the Appropriations for Salaries of United States Ministers for the fiscal Year ending June thirty, eighteen hundred and seventy. 16 Stat. 83 · April 20, 1870 · H.R. 1346 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, and for other Purposes. 16 Stat. 90 · April 20, 1870 · H.R. 1542 An Act to authorize the City of Buffalo, New York, to construct a Tunnel under Niagara River, and to erect and maintain an Inlet Pier therefrom. 16 Stat. 91 · April 22, 1870 · S. 215 An Act to amend the Usury Laws of the District of Columbia. 16 Stat. 91 · April 22, 1870 · S. 226 An Act to incorporate the Washington Homeopathic Medical Society. 16 Stat. 92 · April 22, 1870 · S. 589 An Act for incorporating a Hospital for Foundlings in the City of Washington. 16 Stat. 93 · April 22, 1870 · S. 414 An Act declaring the Construction of "An Act to incorporate the National Theological Institute," approved May tenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, and also "An Act to amend an Act entitled 'An Act to incorporate the N… 16 Stat. 93 · April 28, 1870 · H.R. 779 An Act to re-define a Portion of the Boundary Line between the State of Nebraska and the Territory of Dakota. 16 Stat. 94 · May 4, 1870 · S. 396 An Act granting Lands to aid in the Construction of a Railroad and Telegraph Line from Portland to Astoria and McMinville, in the State of Oregon. 16 Stat. 95 · May 4, 1870 · H.R. 1635 An Act to authorize the corporate Authorities of the City of Georgetown, in the District of Columbia, to pave and improve the Streets thereof. 16 Stat. 96 · May 4, 1870 · H.R. 1912 An Act to extend the Time within which Persons elected to Office may take the Oath of Office prescribed in an Act entitled "An Act to admit the State of Texas to Representation in the Congress of the United States," app… 16 Stat. 96 · May 4, 1870 · H.R. 9 An Act to provide for the Revision and Consolidation of the Statutes of the United States. 16 Stat. 96 · May 4, 1870 · H.R. 840 An Act amendatory of the organic Law of Colorado Territory, and for other Purposes. 16 Stat. 96 · May 4, 1870 · H.R. 869 An Act to authorize the Issuing of a Certificate of Registry or Enrolment to the Schooners "Zenas Snow" and "Patriot." 16 Stat. 97 · May 4, 1870 · H.R. 897 An Act to incorporate the Washington and Boston Steamship Company. 16 Stat. 97 · May 4, 1870 · H.R. 945 An Act to provide for the Survey of the Fort Gratiot military Reservation, in the State of Michigan. 16 Stat. 98 · May 5, 1870 · H.R. 1427 An Act to provide for the Creation of Corporations in the District of Columbia by General Law. 16 Stat. 116 · May 5, 1870 · S. 93 An Act legalizing certain Locations of agricultural College Scrip therein designated. 16 Stat. 116 · May 5, 1870 · S. 746 An Act authorizing the first national Bank of Delhi, New York, to change its Location. 16 Stat. 117 · May 5, 1870 · S. 684 An Act to change the Time for holding the Circuit and District Courts of the United States for the District of Wisconsin. 16 Stat. 117 · May 5, 1870 · S. 579 An Act to create additional Land Districts in the Territory of Dakota, to be called the Springfield and Pembina Districts. 16 Stat. 118 · May 6, 1870 · H.R. 1575 An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act providing for the Taking of the seventh and subsequent Censuses of the United States, and to fix the Number of the Members of the House of Representatives, and to provide for thei… 16 Stat. 118 · May 6, 1870 · S. 774 An Act to authorize the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Company, or its Assigns, to change the established Line of said Road in the State of Nebraska. 16 Stat. 119 · May 6, 1870 · H.R. 983 An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to enforce Mechanics' Liens on Buildings in the District of Columbia." 16 Stat. 119 · May 6, 1870 · H.R. 1594 An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to incorporate the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company," approved March third, eighteen hundred and sixty-five. 16 Stat. 119 · May 6, 1870 An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to establish in the District of Columbia a House of Correction for Boys," approved July twenty-five, eighteen hundred and sixty-six. 16 Stat. 121 · May 6, 1870 · H.R. 1766 An Act in Relation to the Iowa River in the State of Iowa. 16 Stat. 121 · May 6, 1870 · H.R. 486 An Act to extend the Time for the Completion of the military Road from Fort Wilkins, at Copper Harbor, in the State of Michigan, to Fort Howard, at Green Bay, in the State of Wisconsin. 16 Stat. 121 · May 6, 1870 · S. 580 An Act to fix the Point of Junction of the Union Pacific Railroad Company and the Central Pacific Railroad Company. 16 Stat. 122 · May 11, 1870 · S. 369 An Act to establish an additional Land District in the State of Kansas. 16 Stat. 122 · May 12, 1870 · H.R. 902 An Act limiting the Appointment of certain Officers in the Treasury Department. 16 Stat. 123 · May 18, 1870 · S. 788 An Act for the Relief of the Widows and Orphans of the Officers, Seamen, and Marines of the United States Vessel of War Oneida, and for other Purposes. 16 Stat. 124 · May 20, 1870 · H.R. 1084 An Act to incorporate the Washington Market Company. 16 Stat. 133 · May 24, 1870 · S. 227 An Act to incorporate the Columbia Railway Company of the District of Columbia. 16 Stat. 137 · May 24, 1870 · S. 550 An Act to incorporate the National Union Savings Bank of the District of Columbia. 16 Stat. 139 · May 24, 1870 · S. 492 An Act to incorporate the Trustees of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and for other Purposes. 16 Stat. 139 · May 27, 1870 · S. 177 An Act creating an additional Land District in the Territory of Colorado. 16 Stat. 140 · May 31, 1870 · H.R. 1293 An Act to enforce the Right of Citizens of the United States to vote in the several States of this Union, and for other Purposes. 16 Stat. 146 · June 1, 1870 · H.R. 2065 An Act to further amend the Law of the District of Columbia in Relation to judicial Proceedings, and preserve Records of Marriages therein.