United States Statutes at Large/Volume 27/Lists and Tables
LIST
OF
THE PUBLIC ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS
OF CONGRESS
CONTAINED IN THIS VOLUME.
Acts of the Fifty-Second Congress of the United States.
STATUTE I.— 1891-1892.
United States courts, Iowa. An act fixing the times for holding the district and circuit courts of the United States in the northern district of Iowa. January 22, 1892 1
Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians. An act providing for the completion of the allotment of lands to the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians. January 28, 1892 1
Right of way, Ind. Ter. An act to amend an act entitled "An act granting the right of way to the Hutchison and Southern Railroad Company through the Indian Territory." February 3, 1892 2
Incorporations, D. C. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to amend the general incorporation law of the District of Columbia," approved May seventeenth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two. February 9, 1892 2
United States courts, Ark. An act to detach Montgomery County from the western and add it to the eastern district of Arkansas. February 9, 1892 3
Utah courts. An act to provide for the creation of a fourth judicial district in the Territory of Utah. February 11, 1892 3
Bridge, Mississippi River. An act to amend an act entitled "An act for the construction of a railroad and wagon bridge across the Mississippi River at, South Saint Paul, Minnesota," approved April twenty-six, eighteen hundred and ninety. February 15, 1892 3
National Safe Deposit Company, D. C. An act to change the corporate name of the National Safe Deposit Company, of Washington. February 18, 1892 4
Immediate transportation, Sandusky, Ohio. An act to extend the privileges of the transportation of dutiable merchandise without appraisement to the port of Sandusky, Ohio. February 26, 1892 4
Immediate transportation, Newark, N. J. An act to constitute Newark, in the State of New Jersey, a port of immediate transportation. March 8, 1892 5
Deficiency appropriations. An act, making appropriations to supply a deficiency in the appropriation for the expenses of the Eleventh Census, and for other purposes. March 8, 1892 5
Depositions, United States courts. An act to provide an additional mode of taking depositions of witnesses in causes pending in the courts of the United States. March 9, 1892 7
United Slates courts, N. H. An act to provide for a term of the circuit and district court at Littleton, New Hampshire. March 10, 1892 7
Arizona, World's Fair exhibit. An act ratifying the act of the sixteenth territorial legislative assembly of Arizona, approved March nineteenth, eighteen hundred and ninety-one, making appropriation in aid of Arizona's exhibit at the World's Columbian Exposition. March 18, 1892 7
Deficiencies appropriations. An act making appropriations to supply a deficiency in the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. March 18, 1892 7
Urgent deficiencies appropriations. An act to provide for certain of the most urgent deficiencies in the appropriations for the service of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-two. March 18, 1892 8
Commission merchants, D. C. An act to prevent fraudulent transactions on the part of commission merchant.; and other consignees of goods and other property in the District of Columbia. March 21, 1892 10
United States courts, Md. An act to provide for terms of the United States circuit and district courts at Cumberland, Maryland. March 21, 1892 11
Chelan, Wash. An act for the relief of the inhabitants of the town of Chelan, in Okanogan County, State of Washington. March 24, 1892 11
Lick Observatory, Cal. An act to set apart a tract of land in the State of California for the use of the Lick Observatory of the astronomical department of the University of California. March 25, 1892 11
Council Blurs, Iowa, port of delivery. An act to provide for the establishment of a port of delivery at Council Bluffs, Iowa. March 26, 1892 12
Army, certificates of merit. An act to amend section twelve hundred and sixteen of the Revised Statutes, relative to certificates of merit to the enlisted men of the Army. March 29, 1892 12
United States courts, Wis. An act to determine the sessions of the circuit and district courts of the United States for the eastern district of Wisconsin. March 31, 1892 12
Los Angeles, Cal., collection district. An act to change the name of the customs collection district and port of Wilmington, California, to Los Angeles, and for other purposes. March 31, 1892 12
Assessments, D. C. An act to amend an act entitled "An act making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government for the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and eighty-two, and for other purposes," approved March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-one. March 31, 1892 13
United States courts, Ark. An act to authorize the appointment of clerk for the circuit and district courts in the Taxarkana division of the eastern district of Arkansas. April 1, 1892 13
South Dakota insane asylum. An act granting to the State of South Dakota section numbered thirty-six in township numbered ninety-four north of range numbered fifty-six west, in the county of Yankton, in said State, for the purpose of an asylum for the insane, to correct an act approved June sixteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, attempting to make such grant to the Territory of Dakota, and for other purposes. April 1, 1892 13
Water revenues, D. C. An act to prevent fraud upon the water revenues of the District of Columbia. April 5, 1892 14
World's Fair foreign exhibitors. An act to protect foreign exhibitors at the World's Columbian Exposition from prosecution for exhibiting wares protected by American patents and trade marks. April 6, 1892 14
United States courts, W. Va. An act changing the time for holding the circuit and district courts in the district of West Virginia. April 6, 1892 14
Immediate transportation, Des Moines, Iowa. An act establishing a port of delivery at Des Moines, Iowa. April 7, 1892 14
Bridge, Mississippi River. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to authorize the construction of a railroad, wagon, and foot-passenger bridge at Burlington, Iowa, approved August sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight" as amended by act approved February twenty-first, eighteen hundred and ninety. April 7, 1892 15
United States courts, Tex. An act to change the time of holding the courts in the eastern judicial district of Texas. April 7, 1892 15
National Volunteer Soldiers' Home. An act to amend the act concerning officers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, and for other purposes. April 11, 1892 15
Life-saving appliances. An act to repeal the provisions of an act entitled "An act to amend sections forty-four hundred and eighty-eight and forty-four hundred and eighty-nine of the Revised Statutes, requiring life-saving appliances on steamers," approved March second, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, so far as they relate to steamers plying exclusively upon any of the lakes, bays, or sounds of the United States. April 11, 1892 16
Immediate transportation, Ogdensburg, N. Y. An act extending the privileges of the first and seventh sections of the act approved June tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, governing the transportation of merchandise without appraisement, to the port of Ogdensburg, in the State of New York. April 13, 1892 16
Immediate transportation, Marquette, Mich. An act to extend to Marquette, Michigan, the privilege of immediate transportation of unappraised merchandise. April 13, 1892 16
Bridge, Missouri River. An act to authorize the constriction of a bridge across the Missouri River, between the city of Chamberlain, in Brulé County, and Lyman t unity, in the State of South Dakota. April 15, 1892 16
Bridge, Brazos River. An act authorizing the Velasco Terminal Railway Company to construct a bridge across the Brazos River, in the State of Texas. April 15, 1892 18
Velasco, Tex., port of entry. An act making Velasco a subport of entry. April 15, 1892 19
Bridge, Columbia River. An act to amend an ace entitled "An act to authorize the Oregon and Washington Bridge Company to construct and maintain a bridge across the Columbia River, between the State of Oregon and the State of Washington, and to establish it as a post road." April 18, 1892 19
United States courts, Mo. An act to change the times for holding the circuit and district courts of the United States for the western district of Missouri. April 19, 1892 20
Little Rock, Ark., military post. An act to establish a military post near Little Rock, Arkansas. April 23, 1892 20
Plumbing inspection, D. C. An act to authorize the appointment of an inspector of plumbing in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. April 23, 1892 21
Real estate assessments, D. C. An act to extend the time for making an assessment of real estate in the District of Columbia, outside the cities of Washington and Georgetown. April 28, 1892 22
Pardons, D. C. An act to empower the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to grant respites and pardons in certain cases. April 28, 1892 22
Anacostia Railroad, D. C. An act to amend the act giving the approval and sanction of Congress to the route and termini of the Anacostia and Potomac River Railroad in the District of Columbia. April 30, 1892 22
Rock Creek Railroad, D. C. An act to amend the charter of the Rock Creek Railroad Company April 30, 1892 23
United States courts, Kans. An act to create a third division of the district of Kansas for judicial purposes, and to fix the time for holding court therein. May 3, 1892 24
Chinese exclusion. An act to prohibit the coming of Chinese persons into the United States. May 5, 1892 25
Bridge, Missouri River. An act authorizing the Leavenworh and Platte County Bridge Company to sell, transfer, and assign to the Leavenworth Terminal Railway and Bridge Company the rights and franchises as granted by acts of Congress approved February twenty-fifth and March second, eighteen hundred and eighty-nine ; and by act of Congress approved July twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and ninety. May 9, 1892 26
Records, Volunteer Armies. An act to provide for the permanent preservation and custody of the records of the volunteer armies, and for other purposes. May 9, 1892 27
American shipbuilding. An act to encourage American shipbuilding. May 10, 1892 27
Appropriations, Bering Sea arbitration. An act making appropriations for expenses that may be incurred under the treaties between the United States and Great Britain, concluded at Washington, February twenty-ninth and April eighteenth, eighteen hundred and ninety-two. May 11, 1892 28
Police, etc., trials, D. C. An act to punish false swearing before trial boards of the Metropolitan police force and fire department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. May 11, 1892 28
Superior and Ashland, Wis., ports. An act to establish subports of entry and delivery at Superior, Wisconsin, and at Ashland, Wisconsin, in the Superior collection district of Michigan and Wisconsin. May 11, 1892 29
National Union Insurance Company, D. C. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to incorporate the National Union Insurance Company, of Washington," approved February fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-five. May 11, 1892 29
Bridge, Missouri River. An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River at De Witt, Carroll County, Missouri, and to establish it as a post road. May 12, 1892 30
Bridge, Osage River. An act to authorize the construction of is bridge across the Osage River, between the town of Warsaw and the mouth of Turkey Creek, in Benton County, Missouri. May 12, 1892 31
Helena, Mont., military post. An act to establish a military post at or near the city of Helena, in Lewis and Clarke County, in the State of Montana. May 12, 1892 33
World's Fair, national bank. An act to authorize a national baulk at Chicago, Illinois, to establish a branch office upon the grounds of the World's Columbian Exposition. May 12, 1892 33
Urgent deficiencies appropriations. An act to provide for certain of the most urgent deficiencies in the appropriations for the service of the Government for the fiscal year ending J one thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-two, and for other purposes. May 13, 1892 33
Life-saving telephone. Virginia coast. An act to authorize the construction of a telephone line on the coast of Virginia from Cape Charles to Assateague Island, in aid of the preservation of life and property. May 13, 1892 37
Tax sales, etc., D. C. An act to amend an act entitled "An act relating to tax sales and taxes in the District of Columbia." May 13, 1892 37
Bridge, Missouri River. An act authorizing the construction of a wagon and motor bridge over the Missouri River at Saint Charles, Missouri. May 23, 1892 38
United States Courts, Wyo. An act to provide for a term of the United States circuit and district courts at Evanston, Wyoming. May 23, 1892 39
Georgetown streets, D. C. An act to vacate that part of Madison street, Georgetown, west of Back street, and extend Y street in Barleith, in the District of Columbia. May 25, 1892 39
Drawback certificates, D. C. An act for the relief of holders of drawback certificates issued under an act of Congress approved June second, eighteen hundred and ninety. May 25, 1892 40
Livery stable liens, etc. D. C. An act for the protection of livery-stable keepers and other persons keeping horses at livery within the District of Columbia. May 31, 1892 40
Laredo, Tex., port of entry. An act making Laredo, Texas, a subport of entry. June 3, 1892 40
Manifests, shipping. An act to amend sections twenty-eight hundred and seven and twenty-eight hundred and eighty-one of the Revised Statutes. June 3, 1892 41
Produce dealers' license, D. C. An act to repeal the license tax of twenty-five dollars per year now imposed upon produce-dealers in the markets of the District of Columbia. June 3, 1892 41
West Point, Va, port of entry and delivery. An act to establish West Point,, Virginia, a subport of entry and delivery in the collection district of Richmond, Virginia. June 4, 1892 41
Dentistry, D. C. An act for the regulation of the practice of dentistry in the District of Columbia, and for the protection of the people from empiricism in relation thereto. June 6, 1892 42
Bridge, Illinois River. An act to establish a railway bridge across the, Illinois River, between a point at or near the city of Havana, in Mason County, and a point on the opposite side of said river, in Fulton County, in the State of Illinois. June 6, 1892 43
Centennial Board of Finance. An act to enable the Centennial Board of Finance, incorporated Icy an act approved June first, eighteen hundred arid seventy-two, to close its affairs, and dissolving said corporation. June 6, 1892 45
Dam, Kansas River. An act granting to the Topeka Water and Electric, Power Company of Kansas the right to erect and maintain a dam or dams across the Kansas River, within Shawnee County, in the State of Kansas. June 6, 1892 46
Bridge, Tennessee River. An act to authorize building a bridge over Tennessee River. June 6, 1892 46
Bridge, Mississippi River. An act to authorize the Illinois and Iowa Railway and Terminal Company to build a bridge across the Mississippi River at Moline, Illinois. June 8, 1892 47
Sidney, Nebr., cemetery. An act donating twenty acres of land from the Fort. Sidney military reservation, on the northeast corner thereof, to the, city of Sidney, Nebraska, for cemetery purposes. June 10, 1892 50
Deficiencies appropriations, pensions. An act making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the payment of pensions for the fiscal year eighteen hundred and ninety-two, and other purposes. June 14, 1892 50
Near Bedford, Mass., public park. An act granting the use of certain lands to the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts, for a public park. June 15, 1892 50
Glen Echo Railroad, D. C. An act to authorize the Glen Echo Railroad Company to cross the Washington Aqueduct. June 15, 1892 51
Klamath River Indian Reservation. An act to provide for the disposition and sale of lands known as the Klamath River Indian Reservation. June 17, 1892 52
Bridges, Alabama, Warrior, Sip8ey and Tennessee rivers. An act granting the right and authority to the Mexican Gulf, Pacific and Puget Sound Railroad Company, a company organized under the laws of the States of Florida and Alabama, to build one bridge over each of the following-named rivers in the State of Alabama, namely : The Alabama River, the Warrior River, the Sipsey River, and the Tennessee River ; the said bridges to be used by the Mexican Gulf, Pacific and Puget Sound Railroad Company in carrying freight and passengers by rail and otherwise. June 21, 1892 53
Bridge, Missouri River. An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Missouri River at the city of Yankton, South Dakota. June 22, 1892 54
Bridge, Rio Grande. An act authorizing the Continental Bridge Company to construct a bridge across the Rio Granite River at or near Brownsville, Texas. June 22, 1892 56
Bridge, Mississippi River. An act authorizing the Quincy Pontoon Bridge Company to construct and maintain a pontoon bridge across the Mississippi River at the city of Quincy, in the State of Illinois. June 22, 1892 57
Hot Springs, Ark. An act to include lot numbered fifty-three in block eighty-nine, at Hot Springs, Arkansas, in the public reservation at that place. June 22, 1892 58
Charles Lucas and Asa Morgan. An act to confirm New Madrid location survey numbered twenty-four hundred and seventy-five and to provide for the issue of a patent therefor. June 24, 1892 59
American register "Foxhall.". An act to provide an American register for the steamer Foxhall, of New Orleans, Louisiana. June 25, 1892 59
Settlers on forfeited railroad grants. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to forfeit certain lands heretofore granted for the purpose of aiding in the construction of railroads, and for other purposes." June 25, 1892 59
Pensacola, Fla., lot. An act to relinquish the interest of the United States in a certain parcel of land in the city of Pensacola, Florida, to Escambia Lodge, Numbered Fifteen, Free and Accepted Masons. June 25, 1892 60
Preventing cruelty to children and animals, D. C. An act to prevent cruelty to children or animals in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. June 25, 1892 60
Immediate transportation, Saint Augustine, Fla. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to amend the statutes in relation to immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes," approved June tenth, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty, by extending the privileges of the seventh section thereof to the port of Saint Augustine, Florida. June 30, 1892 61
Louisville and Portland Canal. An act for the relief of the Kentucky and Indiana Bridge Company. June 30, 1892 61
Mission Indians, Cal. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to carry into effect certain recommendations of the Mission Indian commission, and to issue patents for certain lands. July 1, 1892 61
Colville Indian Reservation, Wash. An act to provide for the opening of a part of the Colville reservation, in the State of Washington, and for other purposes. July 1, 1892 62
Eckington Railroad, District of Columbia. An act to amend the charter of the Eckington and Soldiers' Home Railroad Company. July 5, 1892 65
Suburban Railway Company, D. C. An act to incorporate the District of Columbia Suburban Railway Company. July 5, 1892 66
United States courts, Idaho and Wyo. An act to provide the times and places for holding terms of the United States courts in the States of Idaho and Wyoming. July 5, 1892 72
Statue, William T. Sherman. An act for preparation of a site and erection of a pedestal for statue of late General William T. Sherman, and appropriating the sum of fifty thousand dollars therefor. July 5, 1892 74
Appropriations, Department of Agriculture. An act making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-three. July 5, 1892 74
Ferron, Utah. An act for the relief of the inhabitants of the town of Ferron, county of Emery, Territory of Utah. July 6, 1892 82
Abingdon, Va., public grounds. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to consent to the use of a portion of the public grounds of the United States in the town of Abingdon, Virginia, for a public street. July 6, 1892 83
Right of way, Menominee Reservation. An act to authorize the Marinette and Western Railroad Company to construct a railroad through the Menominee Reservation, in the State of Wisconsin. July 6, 1892 83
Shawnee and Delaware Indians. An act supplementary and amendatory to an act entitled "An act to refer to the Court of Claims certain claims of the Shawnee and Delaware Indians and the freedmen of the Cherokee Nation and for other purposes," approved October first, eighteen hundred and ninety. July 6, 1892 86
Square 206, D. C. An act confirming title to lands in the subdivision of square two hundred and six in the city of Washington, District of Columbia. July 6, 1892 86
Eleventh Census. An act amendatory of an act entitled "An act to provide for the taking of the Eleventh Census." July 6, 1892 86
Engraving and Printing Bureau, leaves of absence. An act to allow thirty days' leave of absence to employees in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. July 6, 1892 87
Arizona, funding debt. An act to amend an act entitled "An act approving with amendments the funding act of Arizona," approved June twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and ninety. July 13, 1892 87
Bridge, Columbia River. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to authorize the Oregon and Washington Bridge Company to construct and maintain a bridge across the Columbia River, between the State of Oregon and the State of Washington, and to establish it as a post road." July 13, 1892 87
Appropriations, river and harbor. An act making appropriations for the construction, repair and preservation of certain public works or rivers and harbors, and for other purposes. July 13, 1892 88
Concealed weapons, etc., D. C. An act to punish the carrying or selling of deadly or dangerous weapons within the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. July 13, 1892 116
Bridge, Corpus Christi Channel. An act authorizing the Aransas Harbor Terminal Railway Company to construct a bridge across the Corpus Christi Channel, known as the Morris and Cummings Ship Channel, in Aransas County, Texas. July 13, 1892 118
Appropriations, pensions. An act making appropriations for the payment of invalid and other pensions of the United States for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-three, and for other purposes. July 13, 1892 119
Hospital Corps, Army. An act to amend the act approved March first, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, relating to the Hospital Corps of the Army. July 13, 1892 120
Benjamin Metoyer. An act authorizing the issuing of patents for locations with certificates granted under the act of Congress approved August fifth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, entitled "An act for the relief of the legal heirs of Benjamin Metoyer." July 13, 1892 120
Appropriations, Indian Department. 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 fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-three, and for other purposes. July 13, 1892 120
Appropriations, postal service. An act making appropriations for the service of the Post-Office Department for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-three. July 13, 1892 145
Immediate transportation, Fernandina, Fla. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to amend the statutes in relation to immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes," approved June tenth, anno Domini, eighteen hundred and eighty, by extending the privileges of the first section thereof to the port of Fernandina, Florida. July 14, 1892 148
Pensions. An act to establish an intermediate rate of pension between thirty dollars and seventy-two dollars per month. July 14, 1892 149
Bridges, Lake Charles, English Bayou and Calcasieu River. An act to authorize the Lake Charles Road and Bridge Company, of Lake Charles, Louisana to construct and maintain bridges across English Bayou and Calcasieu River. July 14, 192 149
Appropriations, District of Columbia. An act making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-three, and for other purposes. July 14, 1892 150
Appropriations, Military Academy. An act making appropriations for the support of the Military Academy for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-three. July 14, 1892 168
Hot Springs, Ark., school lot. An act to grant lot numbered one in block numbered seventy-two of the Hot Springs Reservation to the School district of the City of Hot Springs for School purposes. July 14, 1892 174
Appropriations, Army. An act making appropriations for the support of the Army for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-three, and for other purposes. July 16, 1892 174
Appropriations, legislative, executive, and judicial. An act making appropriations for the legislative and judicial expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-three, and for other purposes. July 16, 1892 183
Appropriations, diplomatic and consular. An act making appropriations for the diplomatic and consular service of the United States for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-three. July 16, 1892 223
Bridge, Missouri River. An act to amend section seven of the act approved June twenty-second, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, entitled, "An act to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Missouri River at or near the city of Omaha Nebraska," and for other purposes. July 16, 1892 234
St. Joseph's Church, Baton Rouge, La. An act authorizing the Saint Joseph's Church, in the parish of East Baton Rouge, in the State of Louisiana, to use the land quit-claimed to it by the United States for school purposes. July 16, 1892 234
Square 1102, Washington, D. C. An act to vest the title of public square eleven hundred and two, in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, in the trustees of the Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal Church, and for other purposes. July 18, 1892 235
Right of way, Yosemite Park, Cal. An act granting to the county of Mariposa, in the State of California, the right of way for a tree wagon road or turnpike across the Yosemite National Park, in said State. July 19, 1892 235
Appropriations, naval service. An act making appropriations for the Naval Service for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-three, and for other purposes. July 19, 1892 236
United States courts, Mont. An act to provide for holding terms of court in the district of Montana. July 20, 1892 252
United States courts, poor plaintiffs. An act providing.when plaintiff may sue as a poor person and when counsel shall be assigned by the court. July 20, 1892 252
Right of way, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. An act granting the right of way to the Mexican Gulf, Pacific and Puget Sound Railroad Company over and through the public lands of the United States in the States of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, and granting the right of way to said Railroad Company over and through the United States naval and military reservations near Pensacola,in the State of Florida. July 21, 1892 253
Immediate transportation, Bangor and Vanceboro, Me. An act to extend the privileges of the first and seventh sections of the act of June tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, to the ports of Bangor and Vanceboro, Maine. July 21, 1892 254
Columbus, Ohio, railroad tracks. An act authorizing the Leonard Avenue Street Railway Company to lay tracks upon certain streets abutting United States military reservation in the city of Columbus, Ohio. July 21, 1892 254
United States courts, W. Va. An act fixing the time for holding the circuit and district courts in the district of West Virginia. July 22, 1892 254
District of Columbia, alley buildings. An act regulating the construction of buildings along alleyways in the District of Columbia. July 22, 1892 254
Weather stations, Lake Huron. An act to establish weather bureau stations oil Middle and Thunder Bay islands in Lake Huron. July 22, 1892 255
Alleys, D. C. An act to provide for the opening of alleys in the District of Columbia. July 22, 1892 255
Life-Saving Service, salaries. An act to fix the compensation of keepers and crews of life-saving stations. July 22, 1892 257
Appropriations, fortifications. An act making appropriations for fortifications and other works of defense, for the armament thereof, for the procurement of heavy ordnance fin- trial and service, and for other purposes. July 23, 1892 257
Indian country, intoxicants. An act to amend sections twenty-one hundred and thirty-nine, twenty-one hundred and forty, and twenty-one hundred and forty-one of the Revised Statutes touching the sale of intoxicants in the Indian country, and for other purposes. July 23, 1892 260
United States courts, S. C. An act to provide for a May term of the district court of the United States for the eastern district of South Carolina. July 23, 1892 261
Police court, D. C. An act to amend "An act to define the jurisdiction of the police court of the District of Columbia," approved March third, eighteen hundred and ninety-one. July 23, 1892 261
Memorial Hall, Nest Point, N. Y. An act to accept a bequest made by General George W. Cullum for the erection of a memorial hall at West Point, New York, and to carry the terms and conditions of the same into execution. July 23, 1892 262
Springfield, Mass., sale of land. An act authorizing the Secretary of the. Treasury to sell certain lands ill the city of Springfield and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. July 23, 1892 263
Pittsburq, Pa., sale of land. An act authorizing and directing the sale, of certain property belonging to the United States, situate in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. July 23, 1892 264
Daris Island Dam, Pa. An act to establish a division line between land of the United States and the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Company. July 23, 1892 264
Bridge, Black River, Ark. An act to establish a railroad bridge across the Black River, in Arkansas. July 23, 1892 265
Canadian canals. An act to enforce reciprocal commercial relations between the United States and Canada, and for other purposes. July 26, 1892 267
Temporary mail service. An act too authorize the Postmaster-General to provide mail service, and for other purposes. July 20, 1892 268
Board of children's guardians, D. C. An act to provide for the care of' dependent children in the District of Columbia and to create a board of children's guardians. July 26, 1892 268
Public lands, contested entries. An act to amend Section two of an act approved May fourteenth, eighteen hundred and eighty, being "An act for the relief of settlers on public lands." July 26, 1892 270
Brightwood Railway Company, D. C. An act let to amend an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Brightwood Railway Company of the District of Columbia." July 29, 1893 270
Bridge, Tennessee River. An act to amend "An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Tennessee River at or near Knoxville, Tennessee, "approved August ninth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight." July 26, 1892 271
South Carolina, agricultural college. An act to authorize and direct the Secretary of the Treasury to pay over certain moneys so the State of South Carolina, as prescribed by the act of August thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, entitled "An act to apply a portion of thee proceeds of the public lands to the more complete endowment and support of the colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic acts established under the provisions of an act of Congress approved July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-two." July 26, 1892 271
Pension declarations, etc. An act in relation to the execution of declarations and other papers in pension claims. July 26, 1892 272
Indian Office records. An act to legalize the deed and other records of the Office of Indian Affairs, and to provide and authorize, the use of a seal by said office. July 26, 1892 272
District of Columbia, certificate of indebtedness. An act authorizing the payment of a certificate of indebtedness of the District of Columbia, numbered forty-nine hundred and eighty-seven. July 26, 1892 273
Immediate transportation, Dunkirk, N. Y. An act to extend the privileges of the transportation of dutiable merchandise without appraisement to the port of Dunkirk, New York. July 27, 1893 273
Bridge, Savannah River. An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Savannah River. July 27, 1892 274
Tampa Bay, Fla. An act for the establishment of additional aids to navigation in Tampa Bay, Florida. July 27, 1892 275
Revolutionary records. An act to provide for the collection, custody, and arrangement of the military records of the American Revolution and the war of eighteen hundred and twelve. July 27, 1892 275
Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association. An act to furnish the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, with specimens of arms, accouterments, and so forth, used by the armies in the battle of Gettysburg, for exhibition and preservation at the Gettysburg Museum. July 27, 1892 276
Army, examinations jor promotions. An act amending the act of October first, eighteen hundred and ninety, entitled "An act to provide for the examination of certain officers of the Army and to regulate promotions therein." July 27, 1892 276
Army, medical officers. An act to define the grade of certain medical officers of the Army, and for other purposes. July 27, 1892 276
Ropes Pass, Tex. An act to authorize the construction of jetties, piers, and breakwaters at private expense in the Gulf of Mexico, at the mouth of Ropes Pass, in the State of Texas. July 27, 1892 277
Army, Articles of War. An act to amend the Articles of War, and for other purposes. July 27, 1892 277
Removing charges of desertion. An act to amend section nine of the act for the relief of certain volunteer and regular soldiers of the late war and the war with Mexico, passed March second eighteen hundred and eighty-nine. July 27, 1892 278
Bridge, Tennessee River. An act to build a bridge across the Tennessee River between a point in Whitesburg Precinct, in Madison County, and Morgan County, in the State of Alabama. July 27, 1892 279
Brunswick Harbor, Ga. An act to provide for the improvement of the outer bar of Brunswick, Georgia. July 27, 1892 280
Army, seminary court sentences. An act to amend an act entitled An act to promote the. administration of justice in the Army," approved October first, eighteen hundred and ninety. July 27, 1892 281
Pensions, Indian wars. An act granting pensions to the survivors of the Indian wars of eighteen hundred and thirty-two to eighteen hundred and forty-two, inclusive, known as the Black Hawk war, Creek war, Cherokee disturbances, and the Seminole war. July 27, 1892 281
Appropriations for deficiencies. An act making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-two, and for prior years, and for other purposes. July 28, 1892 282
National Academy of Art, D. C. An act to authorize the establishment of all academy and gallery of art in the District of Columbia. July 28, 1892 319
Hugh Worthington claim. An act to confer jurisdiction oil the Court of Claims to hear and determine the claim of the heir of Hugh Worthington, for his interest in the steamer Eastport. July 28, 1892 320
Right of way, Pensacola, Flu. An act to grant the right of way to the Pensacola Terminal Company through the lands of the naval reservation near Pensacola. July 28, 1892 320
Marine Corps, promotions. An act to provide for the examination of certain officers of the Marine Corps, and to regulate promotion therein. July 28, 1892 321
Leases of public property. An act authorizing the Secretary of War to lease public property in certain cases. July 28, 1892 321
National-bank notes. An act to amend the national-bank act in providing for the redemption of national-bank notes stolen from or lost by banks of issue. July 28, 1892 322
District of Columbia, offenses. An act for the preservation of the public peace and the protection of property within the District of Columbia. July 29, 1892 322
District. of Columbia, foreign corporations. An act to provide for semi-annual statements by foreign corporations doing business in the District of Columbia. July 29, 1892 325
Washington and Great Falls Electric Railway. An act to incorporate the Washington and Great Falls Electric Railway Company. July 29, 1892. 326
District of Columbia, one horse cars prohibited. An act to prohibit the use of "one horse" cars within the limits of the city of Washington after the first day of January, eighteen hundred and ninety-three, and for other purposes. July 29, 1892 334
Bridge, Tennessee River. An act to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Tennessee River at or near Deposit, Alabama. July 30, 1892 334
Army, promotion of enlisted men. An act to provide for the examination and promotion of enlisted men of the Army to the grade of second lieutenant. July 30, 1892 336
Right of way, Ind. Ter. An act to authorize the Denison and Northern Railway Company to construct and operate a railway through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes. July 30, 1892 336
Navy pensions. An act to amend an act entitled "An act amending the pension law so as to remove the disability of those who, having participated in the rebellion, have since its termination enlisted in the Army of the United States, and become disabled," approved March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven. August 1, 1892 340
Eight-hour law. An act relating to the limitation of the hours of daily service of laborers and mechanics employed upon the public works of the United States and of the District of Columbia. August 1, 1892 340
Maryland and Washington Railway. An act to incorporate the Maryland and Washington Railway Company. August 1, 1892 341
National banks. An act to amend an act entitled "An act authorizing the appointment of receivers of national banks, and for other purposes," approved June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-six. August 3, 1892 345
Fees, jurors and witnesses. An act fixing the fees of jurors and witnesses in the United States courts in certain States and Territories. August 3, 1892 347
Public park, Minnesota. An act to grant certain public lands to the State of Minnesota for perpetual use as a public park. August 3, 1892 347
World's Columbian Exposition, dedication. An act changing the date for the dedication of the buildings of the World's Columbian Exposition. August 4, 1892 347
Public lands, building-stone entries. An act to authorize the entry of lands chiefly valuable for building stone under the placer mining laws. August 4, 1892 348
Eastern Band, Cherokees. An act for the relief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. August 4, 1892 348
Pensions, nurses. An act granting pensions to army nurses. August 5, 1892 348
Appropriations, sundry civil expenses. An act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-three, and for other purposes. August 5, 1892 349
Appropriations, World's Columbian Exposition. An act to aid in carrying out the act of Congress approved April twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and ninety, entitled "An act to provide for celebrating the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus, by holding an international exposition of arts, industries, manufactures, and products of the soil, mine, and sea, in the city of Chicago, in the State of Illinois," and appropriating money therefor. August 5, 1892 389
Railroad lands, N. and S. Dak. An act for the relief of settlers upon certain lands in the States of North Dakota and South Dakota. August 5, 1892 390
United States courts, S. Dak. An act to regulate the times for holding the terms of the United States courts in the State of South Dakota. August 5, 1892 392
RESOLUTIONS.
Congressional employees, December, 1891, salaries. Joint resolution to pay the officers and employes of the Senate and House of Representatives their respective salaries for the month of December, eighteen hundred and ninety-one, on the 24th day of said month. December 23, 1891 393
Smithsonian Institution. Regents. Joint resolution to fill vacancies in the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. January 26, 1892 393
Mining debris, Cal. Joint resolution investigating mining debris an California. February 25, 1892 393
Theater licenses, Washington, D. G. Joint resolution to regulate licenses to proprietors of theaters in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, and for other purposes. February 26, 1892 394
Library exhibit, World's Fair. Joint resolution authorizing the Libraries, of Congress to exhibit certain documents at the World's Columbian Exposition. March 24, 1892 394
Citizen Band, Pottawatowie Indians. Joint resolution construing article four of the agreement with the Citizen Band of Pottawatowie Indians in Oklahoma Territory and elsewhere. April6, 1892 394
Theater licenses, Washington, D. C. Joint resolution amending the "Joint resolutions to regulate licenses to proprietors of theaters in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, and for other purposes" approved February twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and ninety-two. April 6, 1892 394
Use of Government scientific, etc., collections. Joint resolution to encourage the establishment and endowment of institutions of learning at the national capital by defining the policy of the Government with reference to the use of its literary and scientific collections by students. April 12, 1892 395
Tybee Island Light, Ga. Joint resolution authorizing the use of the martello tower on Tybee Island, Georgia. for a signal station. April 14, 1892 396
Volunteer Soldiers' Home, managers. Joint resolution to fill vacancies which will occur in the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers on April twenty-first, eighteen hundred and ninety-two. May 10, 1892 396
Alley buildings, D. C. Joint resolution to suspend the issue of permits to erect dwelling houses in the alleys of the District of Columbia. May 12, 1892 396
Congressional employees, salaries, May, 1892. Joint resolution to pay the officers and employes of the Senate anal House of Representatives their respective salaries for the month of May, eighteen hundred and ninety-two, on the twenty-eighth day of said month. May 27, 1892 396
Memorial Association, D. C. Joint resolution relating to the Memorial Association of the District of Columbia. June 14, 1892 396
Baron von Steuben, bust. Joint resolution to authorize the Washington Schuetzen Verein to erect a bust of Baron von Steuben in one of the reservations in Washington. June 22, 1892 397
Square 673, Washington, D. C. Joint resolution authorizing the resubdivision of square six hundred and seventy-three, in the city of Washington. June 24, 1892 397
Holiday, four hundredth anniversary of discovery of America. Joint resolution authorizing and directing the President to proclaim a general holiday, commemorating the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of America, on the 21st day of October, eighteen hundred and ninety-two. June 29, 1892 397
Annual appropriations extended. Joint resolution to provide temporarily for the expenditures of the Government. June 30, 1892 397
Annual appropriations extended. Joint resolution to continue the provisions of a joint resolution approved June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-two, entitled "Joint resolution to provide temporarily for the expenditures of the Government." July 15, 1992 398
Pan-American Medical Congress. Joint resolution to authorize the President to invite certain governments to send delegates to the Pan-American Medical Congress. July 15, 1892 398
Slums of cities, investigation. Joint resolution providing for an investigation relative to the "slums of cities." July 20, 1892 399
Metropolitan Railroad, D. C. Joint resolution extending the time in which certain street railroads compelled by act of Congress, approved August sixth, eighteen hundred and ninety, to change their motive power from horse power to mechanical power. for one year. July 22, 1892 399
Affixing great seal. Joint resolution to authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the great seal of the United States to a certain document therein stated.July 23, 1892 399
Relics of Columbus, etc. Joint resolution requesting the loan of certain articles for the World's Columbian Exposition. July 23, 1892 399
Exhibit of women's inventions. Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to prepare and send to the World's Columbian Exposition models, drawings, and so forth, prepared or invented by women. July 26, 1892 400
Overhead wires, Grand Army Encampment, D. C. Joint resolution giving authority for the erection of overhead wires for the illumination of the city of Washington during the encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, during September, eighteen hundred and ninety-two. July 26, 1892 400
Fort Monroe, hotel. Joint resolution extending the time for the construction of a hotel on the Government reservation at Fortress Monroe, Virginia. July 28, 1892 401
Annual appropriations extended. Joint resolution to continue the provisions of existing laws providing temporarily for the expenditures of the Government. August 1, 1892 401
Annual appropriations extended. Joint resolution to continue the provisions of existing laws providing temporarily for the expenditures of the Government. August 4, 1892 401
King and Queen of Spain, etc., invitation to World's Fair. Joint resolution extending an invitation to the King and Queen of Spain and the descendants of Columbus to participate in the World's Columbian Exposition. August 5, 1892 401
Foreign laborers at World's Fair. Joint resolution authorizing foreign exhibitors at the World's Columbian Exposition to bring to this country foreign laborers from their respective countries for the purpose of preparing for and making their exhibits, August 5, 1892 402
Temporary railroad tracks, D. C. Joint resolution to permit the railroads of the District to lay extra tracks to accommodate the traveling public during the Grand Army of the Republic Encampment. August 5, 1892 402
Congressional employees, August, 1892, salaries. Joint resolution providing for the payment of the salaries of officers and employees of Congress for the month of August, 1892. August 5. 1892 403
STATUTES II - 1892-1893.
Engineer Corps, Navy. An act terminating the reduction in the numbers of the Engineer Corps of the Navy. December 10, 1892 405
District of Columbia, Saturday half holiday. An act making Saturday a half holiday for banking and trust company purposes in the District of Columbia. December 22, 1892 405
Square Inlet Light. An act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to reconvey to Lucius U. Maltby and Louise W. Maltby, his wife, Margaret Elizabeth Lucas, and the Sea Girt Laud Improvement Company a piece of land selected as a site for the Squan Inlet light station, New Jersey, but found to be unsuitable for the purpose of said station. December 22, 1892 406
Port of entry, Punta Gorda, Fla. An act to make Punta Gorda a subport of entry. December 22, 1892 407
Navy-yard, Brooklyn, N. Y. An act to provide for the sale of navy-yard lands in the city of Brooklyn. December 22, 1892 407
American Register, "Sea Bird.". An act to provide an American register for the barge Sea Bird of Perth Amboy, New Jersey. December 22, 1892 408
Immediate transportation, Duluth, Minn. An act to extend to Duluth, Minnesota, the privileges of the first section of an act entitled "An act to amend the statutes in relation to immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purposes." :approved June tenth, eighteen hundred and eighty. December 22, 1892 408
Military reservations, Wyo. An act to provide fur the disposal of certain abandoned military reservations in the State of Wyoming. December 22, 1892 408
La Abra Silver Mining Company. An act to amend and enlarge the act approved June eighteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, entitled "An act to provide for the distribution of the awards made under the convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Mexico, concluded on the fourth day of July, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight." December 28, 1892 409
Benjamin Weil. An act to amend and enlarge the act approved June eighteenth, eighteen hundred and seventy-eight, entitled "An act to provide for the distribution of the awards made under the convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Mexico, concluded on the fourth day of July, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight." December 28, 1892 410
Bridges, Tallapoosa and Coosa rivers. An act to authorize the Alabama Grand Trunk Railroad Company to bridge across the Tallapoosa and Coosa rivers. December 28, 1892 412
D. F. Terrell. An act to provide for the removal of the remains of the late Ensign D. F. Terrell, United States Navy, from Sitka, Alaska, to his home in the State of Mississippi. January 5, 1893 413
Pensions, Mexican War. An act granting increase of pension to soldiers of the Mexican war in certain cases. January 5, 1893 413
Episcopal Cathedral, U. S. An act to incorporate the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation of the District of Columbia. January 6, 1893 414
Fort Mifflin. An act authorizing the sale of hard in the vicinity of Fort Mifflin, on the river Delaware January 6, 1893 414
Citadel Academy, S. C. An act for the relief of the Citadel Academy, of Charleston, South Carolina. January 6, 1893 415
Square south of square 990, D. C. An act to amend an act entitled "An act authorizing the sale of title of the United States in lot three in square south of square nine hundred and ninety," approved March third, eighteen hundred and ninety-one. January 7, 1893 413
Bridge, Came River. An act to amend An act approved April twenty-second, eighteen hundred and ninety, authorizing the Natchitoches Cane River Bridge Company to construct and maintain a bridge across Cane River, in Louisiana. January 9, 1893 415
Bridge, Red River. An act to amend an act approved March sea-oud. eighteen hundred and ninety-one, authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Red River, Louisiana, by the Rapides Bridge Company, limited. January 9, 1893 416
Bridge, Columbia River. An act authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Columbia River, in the State of Washington, January 10, 1893 416
Wreckage of Trenton and Vandalia. An act to admit free of duty the wreckage of the ships Trenton and Vandalia, presented by the United States to the King of Samoa. January 10, 1893 417
Right of way, Umatilla Reservation, Oregon. An act granting to the Blue Mountain Irrigation anal Improvement Company a right of way for reservoir and canals through the Umatilla Indian Reservation in the State of Oregon. January 12, 1893 417
Columbian University, D. C. An act to amend the act of March third, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, for the relief of the Columbian University, in the District of Columbia. January 14, 1893 420
Right of way, Yuma Reservation., Ariz. An act granting to the Yuma Pumping Irrigation Company the right of way for two ditches across that part of the Yuma Indian Reservation lying in Arizona. January 20, 1893 420
Mail chutes. An act to amend the proviso to be found in connection with the free-delivery service, page five-hundred and sixty-nine, twenty-fourth volume, Statutes at Large. January 23, 1893 421
"Pansy," time penalties remitted. An act to remit the penalties on the light-house steamer Pansy. January 23, 1893 421
Fort McClary reservation, Me. An act to authorize the Secretary of War to convey to school district numbered twelve, of Kittery, Maine, a portion of Fort McClary military reservation in exchange for other land. January 23, 1893 421
Padre Island Harbor, Tex. An act to amend "An act to promote the construction of a safe deep-water harbor our the coast of Texas," approved February ninth, eighteen hundred and ninety-one. January 23, 1893 422
M. P. Deady. An act for the relief of M. P. Deady. January 25, 1893 422
Bridges, Hiwassee, Tennessee and Clinch rivers. An act to authorize the construction of bridges across the Hiwassee, the Tennessee, and the Clinch rivers, in the State of Tennessee. January 26, 1883 422
Bridge, Mississippi River. An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi River above New Orleans. January 26, 1893 424
Life-saving Station, Gay Head, Mass. An act to establish a life-saving station at Gay Head, on the coast of Massachusetts. January 27, 1893 426
Post-traders. An act relating to post-trader ships. January 28, 1893 426
New York Indians' claims. An act to authorize the Court of Claims to hear and determine the claims of certain New York Indians against the United States. January 28, 1893 426
Bridge, Missouri River. An act to amend "An act authorizing the construction of a railway, street railway, motor, wagon, and pedestrian bridge over the Missouri River near Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska, and to extend the time for the completion of the bridge therein provided for.".January 28, 1893 427
Forfeited land grants. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to forfeit certain lauds heretofore granted for the purpose of aiding the construction of railroads, and for other purposes." January 31, 1893 427
William Smith, et al. An act for the benefit of William Smith and others. February 2, 1893 427
Bridge, Osage River. An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Osage River between the mouths of Pomme de Terre River and Buffalo Creek, in Benton County, Missouri. February 3, 1893 428
Indian-war pensions. An act relating to proof of citizenship of applicants for Indian-war pensions under the act of' Congress approved July twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and. ninety-two. February 3, 1893 429
Bridge, Ohio River. An act to provide for lowering the height of the bridge proposed to be constructed across the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky, by the Cincinnati and Covington Rapid Transit Bridge Company. February 4, 1893 430
Fort Wayne military post. An act to provide for the enlargement of the military post at Fort Wayne, Michigan. February 4, 1893 430
Fog signal, Tibbets Point, N. Y. An act to establish a fog signal at Tibbets point, Lake Ontario, New York. February 6, 1893 430
Chicago Harbor, Ill. An act relating to the anchorage and movement of vessels in the port of Chicago. February 6, 1893 431
Bridge, Alabama River. An act to amend an act approved August sixth, eighteen hundred and eighty-eight, entitled, "An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Alabama River." February 7, 1893 431
Bridge, Mobile River. An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Mobile River by the Chicago, Mobile and Gulf Ports Railroad Company. February 7, 1893 431
Bridge, Missouri River. An act to amend "An act authorizing the construction of a high wagon bridge across the Missouri River at or near Sioux City, Iowa," and so forth. February 7, 1893 434
Port of entry, Rockport, Texas. An act to make Rockport, Texas, a snbport of entry. February 8, 1893 434
District of Columbia, Court of Appeals. An act to establish a court of appeals for the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. February 9, 1893 434
Bridge, Warrior River. An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Warrior River by the Montgomery, Tuscaloosa and Memphis Railway Company. February 9, 1893 437
Bridge, Saint Lawrence River. An act for the construction and maintenance of a bridge across the Saint Lawrence River. February 9, 1893 439
Volunteers, muster, etc. An act to extend the provisions of an act to provide for the muster and pay of certain officers and enlisted men of the volunteer forces. February 9, 1893 440
Bridge, Arkansas River. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to authorize the building of a railroad bridge at Little Rock, Arkansas." February 11, 1893 441
Bridge, Cahaba River. An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Cahaba River, in: Bibb County, Alabama, by the Montgomery, Tuscaloosa and Memphis Railway. February 11, 1893 441
Interstate-Commerce testimony. An act in relation to testimony before the Interstate-Commerce Commission and in cases or proceedings under or connected with an act entitled "An act to regulate commerce," approved February fourth, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, and amendments thereto. February 11, 1893 443
Timber cutting, public lands. An act to extend the provisions of section eight of the act entitled An act to repeal timber-culture laws and for other purposes," approved March third, eighteen hundred and ninety-one, concerning prosecutions for cutting timber on public lands to Wyoming, New Mexico, and Arizona. February 13, 1893 444
District of Columbia, street railway. An act to amend the charter of the Eckington and Soldiers' Home Railway Company of the District of Columbia. February 13, 1893 444
Bills of Lading, etc. An act relating to navigation of vessels, bills of lading, and to certain obligations, duties, and rights in connection with the carriage of property. February 13, 1893 445
Bridge, Galveston and Brazos Canal. An act authorizing Velasco and Surfside Terminal Railway Company to construct a bridge across the Galveston and Brazos Canal. February 14, 1893 446
Bridge, St. Marys River. An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Saint Marys River between the States of Florida and Georgia. February 14, 1893 447
Bridge, Monongahela River. An act to authorize the Homestead and Pittsburg Bridge Company to construct a bridge over the Monongahela River from Pittsburg to Homestead. February 14, 1893 448
Quarantine regulations. An act granting additional quarantine powers and imposing additional duties upon the Marine-Hospital Service. February 15, 1893 449
Light-Houses, etc. An act providing for sundry light-houses and other aids to navigation. February 15, 1893 453
Bridge, Mississippi River. An act to amend an act entitled "An act for the construction of a railroad and wagon bridge across the Mississippi River at South Saint Pan I, Minnesota," approved April twenty sixth, eighteen hundred and ninety. February 15, 1893 455
Navigation, shipments in foreign vessels. An act to amend section forty-three hundred and forty-seven of the Revised Statutes of the United States. February 15, 1893 455
Bridge, Big Sandy River. An act to authorize the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company to renew its railroad bridge across the Big Sandy River upon such plans and location as may be approved by the Secretary of War. February 15, 1893 456
Public lands, Arizona. An act for relief of certain settlers on public land in the Tucson land district in Arizona. February 15, 1893 456
Right of way, Yuma Reservation, Cal. An act granting right of way to the Colorado River Irrigation Company through the Yuma Indian Reservation in California. February 15, 1893 456
Bridge, Monongahela River. An act authorizing the construction of a bridge over the Monongabela River at West Elizabeth, in the State of Pennsylvania. February 15, 1893 457
Appropriations, fortifications. An act making appropriations for fortifications and other works of 4efense, for the armament thereof, for the procurement of heavy ordnance for trial and service, and for other purposes. February 18, 1893 458
Eclectic Medical Society, D. C. An act to incorporate the Eclectic Medical Society of the District of Columbia. February 18, 1893 461
Right of way, Whipple Barracks, Ariz. An act granting to the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railway Company the right of way across the Whipple Barracks military reservation in Arizona. February 18, 1893 462
Belt Railway, D. C. An act to change the name of the Capitol, North O Street and South Washington Railway Company. February 18, 1893 462
Bridge, Monongahela River. An act to authorize the Union Railroad Company to construct and maintain a bridge across the Monongahela River. February 18, 1893 462
Masonic Mutual Relief, D. C. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Masonic Mutual Relief Association of the District of Columbia," approved March third, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine. February 20, 1893 464
Right of way, Indian Ter. An act to grant to the Gainesville, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway Company a right of way through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes. February 20, 1893 465
Right of way, Puyallup Reservation. An act to ratify and confirm agreement between the Puyallup Indians and the Northern Pacific Railroad Company for right of way through the Puyallup Indian Reservation. February 20, 1893 468
Plans for public buildings. An act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to obtain plans and specifications for public buildings to be erected under the supervision of the Treasury Department, and providing for local supervision of the construction of the same. February 20, 1893 468
Public lands, White Mountain Reservation, Ariz. An act to restore to the public domain a portion of the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation, in the Territory of Arizona, and for other purposes. February 20, 1894 469
Oil leases, Seneca Indians, N. Y. An act to ratify and confirm an agreement made between the Seneca Nation of Indians and William B. Barker. February 20, 1893 470
Court of private land claims. An act to amend an act establishing a court of private land claims and to provide for the settlement of private land claims in certain States and Territories, approved March third, eighteen hundred and ninety-one. February 21, 1893 470
Seals, etc., North Pacific Ocean. An act to extend to the North Pacific Ocean the provisions of the statutes for the protection of the fur-seals and other fur-bearing animals. February 21, 1893. 472
Immediate transportation, Council Bluffs, Iowa. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of a port of delivery at Council Bluffs, Iowa." February 21, 1893 472
Right of Way, Erie, Pa. An act granting certain rights and privileges to the commission of water works in the city of Erie, Pennsylvania. February 23, 1893 472
Eleventh Census. An act to provide for the publication of the Eleventh Census. February 23, 1893 473
Conneaut Harbor, Ohio. An act to amend "An act making appropriations for the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes," approved July thirteenth, eighteen hundred and ninety-two. February 24, 1893 474
Assignments, D. C. An act relative to voluntary assignments by debtors for the benefit of creditors in the District of Columbia, and to amend section seven hundred and eighty-two of the Revised Statutes of the United States, relating to the District of Columbia. February 24, 1893 474
California avenue, D. C. An act to narrow California avenue, within Bellair Heights, District of Columbia. February 24, 1893 475
Bridge, Monongahela River. An act authorizing the construction of a bridge over the Monongahela River at the foot of Main street, in the borough of Bellevernon, in the State of Pennsylvania. February 24, 1893 475
Methodist University. An act to incorporate the American University. February 24, 1893 476
Arrears of taxes. D. C. An act to amend the act of Ma y sixth, eighteen hundred and ninety, fixing the rate of interest to be charged on arrearages of general and special taxes now due the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. February 25, 1892 477
Claims, Kentucky and Tennessee. An act for the benefit of the State of Kentucky, Logan and Simpson counties and of Louisville, Kentucky, and of Sumner and Davidson counties, Tennessee. February 25, 1893 477
Supplement to Revised Statutes, annual. An act for the further continuance of the publication of the Supplement to the Revised Statutes of the United States. February 27, 1893 477
Appropriations, Army. An act making appropriations for the support of the Army for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-four, and for other purposes. February 27, 1893 478
Right of way, Indian Ter. An act to authorize the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad Company to construct and operate a railroad, telegraph, and telephone line through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes. February 27, 1893 487
Brightwood Railway, D. C. An act to amend the charter of the Brightwood Railway Company of the District of Columbia. February 27, 1893 490
Right of way, Indian Ter. An act to grant to the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company a right of way through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes. February 27, 1893 492
Bridge, Arkansas River. An act authorizing the construction of a free bridge across the Arkansas River. connecting Little Rock and Argenta. February 28, 1893 494
Right of way, Indian Ter. An act granting to the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company the use of certain lands at Chickasha Station, and for a "Y" in the Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory. February 28, 1893 495
Bridge, Mobile Harbor, Ala. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to grant to the Mobile and Dauphin Island Railroad and Harbor Company the right to trestle across the shoal water between Cedar Point and Dauphin Island," approved September twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and ninety. February 28, 1893 496
Appropriations, diplomatic and consular. An act making appropriations for the diplomatic and consular service of the United States for fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-four. March 1, 1893 496
California Debris Commission. An act to create the California Debris Commission and regulate hydraulic mining in the State of California. March 1, 1893 507
Bridge, Mississippi River. An act authorizing the Saint Louis and Madison Transfer Company to construct a bridge over the Mississippi River. March 1, 1893 511
Bridge, Calumet River. An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Calumet River. March, 1, 1893 513
Appropriation, Military Academy. An act rucking appropriations fat the support of the Military Academy for the fiscal year rasping June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and nicety-four. March 1, 1893 515
Appropriations, pensions. An act making appropriations for the payment of invalid and other pensions of the United States for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-four, and for other purposes. March 1, 1893 523
Right of way, Indian Territory. An act to grant to the Gainesville, McCallister and Saint Louis Railway Company a right of way through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes. March 1, 1893 524
Right of way, Fort Montgomery Reservation. An act to grant to the Champlain and Saint Lawrence Railroad Company a right of way across the Fort Montgomery military reservation. March 1, 1893 527
Bridge, Alabama River. An act to authorize the Montgomery Bridge Company to construct and maintain a bridge across the Alabama River near the city of Montgomery, Alabama. March 1, 1893 528
Brunswick Harbor, Ga. An act to amend an act approved July twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and ninety-two, entitled "An act to provide for the improvement of the outer bar of Brunswick, Georgia." March 1, 1893 529
Right of way, Crow Reservation. An act extending the time for the construction of the Big Horn Southern Railroad through the Crow Indian Reservation. March 1, 1892 529
Seaton Norman. An act for the relief of Seaton Norman. March 1, 1893 530
Title, Crawfordsville, Ind. An act to remove a cloud from the title to certain real estate in the city of Crawfordsville, Indiana. March 2, 1893 530
Automatic car couplers, etc. An act to promote the safety of employees and travelers upon railroads by compelling common carriers engaged in interstate commerce to equip their cars with automatic couplers and continuous brakes and their locomotives with driving-wheel brakes, and for other purposes. March 2, 1893 531
Highways, D. C. An act to provide a permanent system of highways in that part of District of Columbia lying outside of cities. March 2, 1893 532
Appropriations, District of Columbia. An act making appropriations for the expenses of the Government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-four, and for other purposes. March 3, 1893 537
Fort Randall reservation. An act to provide for the survey and transfer of that part of the Fort Randall military reservation in the State of Nebraska to said State for school and other purposes. March 3, 1893 555
Bridge, Tennessee River. An act to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Tennessee River at or near Sheffield, Alabama. March 3, 1893 555
Lights on Barges. An act to amend rule seven, section forty-two hundred and thirty-three, Revised Statutes, relating to rules for preventing collisions on the water. March 3, 1893 557
Kickapoo Indian lands. An act to ratify and confirm an agreement with the Kickapoo Indians in Oklahoma Territory, and to make appropriations for carrying the same into effect. March 3, 1893 557
Liquors, D. C. An act regulating the sale of intoxicating liquors in the District of Columbia. March 3, 1893 563
Otoe and Missouria lands. An act to provide for the adjustment of certain sales of lands in the late reservation of the confederated Otoe and Missouria tribes of Indians in the States of Nebraska and Kansas. March 3, 1893 568
Immigration. An act to facilitate the enforcement of the immigration and contract-labor laws of the United States. March 3, 1893 569
Jefferson County, Ky., claims. An act for the examination and allowance of certain awards made by a board of claims to certain citizens of Jefferson County, Kentucky. March 3, 1893 571
Appropriations, sundry civil expenses. An act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-four, and for other purposes. March 3, 1893 572
Appropriations, Indian Department. An act making appropriations for current and contingent expenses, and fulfilling treaty stipulations with Indian tribes, for fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-four. March 3, 1893 612
Appropriations, deficiencies. An act making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-three, and for prior years, and for other purposes. March 3, 1893 646
Appropriations, Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. An act making appropriations for the legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-four, and for other purposes. March 3, 1893 675
Appropriations, Navy. An act making appropriations for the Naval Service for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-four, and for other purposes. March 3, 1893 715
Appropriations, Postal Service. An act making appropriations for the service of the Post-Office Department for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-four. March 3 1893 732
Appropriations, Department of Agriculture. An act making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety-four. March 3, 1893 734
Copyrights. An act relating to copyrights. March 3, 1893 743
Duties on flax. An act to continue the duties on certain manufactures of flax at the rate now provided by law. March 3, 1893 743
William and Mary College, Virginia. An act for the relief of William and Mary College, of Virginia. March 3, 1893 744
Bridge, Calumet River. An act to authorize the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Company to renew its railroad bridge across the Calumet River upon or near the site of its present bridge and upon a location and plans to be approved by the Secretary of War, and to operate the same. March 3, 1893 744
Stockbridge and Munsee Indians. An act for the relief of the Stockbridge and Munsee tribe of Indians, in the State of Wisconsin. March 3, 1893 744
United States courts, Alabama. An act to prescribe the number of district attorneys and marshals in the judicial districts of the State of Alabama. March 3, 1893 745
Iron and steel gauge. An act establishing a standard gauge for sheet and plate iron and steel. March 3, 1893 746
James E. Jonett. An act in relation to the pay of Rear-Admiral James E. Jonett, retired. March 3, 1893 747
Right of way, Arlington, Va. An act granting the right of way through the Arlington Reservation for railroad purposes. March 3, 1893 747
Right of way, Indian Territory. An act to authorize the Interoceanic Railway Company to construct and operate railway, telegraph, and telephone lines through the Indian Territory. March 3, 1893 747
United States Courts sales. An act to regulate the manner in which property shall be sold under orders and decrees of any United States courts. March 3, 1893 751
Habeas corpus proceedings. An act to amend section seven hundred and sixty-six of the Revised Statutes of the United States. March 3, 1893 751
RESOLUTIONS.
Acting Assistant, Register. Joint resolution relating to the discharge of certain official duties in the office of Register of the Treasury. December 13, 1892 752
Pay, Congressional employees. Joint resolution to pay the officers and employes of the Senate and House of Representatives their respective salaries for the month of December, eighteen hundred and ninety-two, oil the twenty-first day of said month. December 20, 1892 752
Printing drill regulations. Joint resolution to print and bind two thousand extra copies each of the drill regulations for infantry, cavalry, and artillery. January 7, 1893 752
Regent, Smithsonian Institution. Joint resolution to fill vacancies in the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. January 9, 1893 752
Printing Agricultural Report, 1892. Joint resolution providing for the printing of the Agricultural Report for eighteen hundred and ninety-two. January 16, 1893 753
Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian lands. Joint resolution to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to cover back into the Treasury forty-eight thousand eight hundred dollars of the appropriation to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. January 18, 1893 753
Ice in Potomac River, District of Columbia. Joint resolution making an appropriation of five thousand dollars for clearing the Potomac River of ice. January 25, 1893 753
Inaugural ceremonies, reservations. Joint resolution to authorize the Secretary of War to grant permits for the use of reservations and public spaces in the city of Washington, and for other purposes. January 26, 1893 754
Raft Towing, Great Lakes. Joint resolution directing the Secretary of War to investigate the subject of raft-towing on the Great Lakes and their connecting waters. February 3, 1893 754
Inaugural ceremonies, order. Joint resolution to provide for maintenance of order during inauguration ceremonies March, eighteen hundred and ninety-three. February 9, 1893 754
World's Fair, loan of picture. Joint resolution authorizing the loan, for exhibition at the World's Columbian Exhibition, of the picture entitled "The Recall of Columbus," by Augustus G. Heaton. February 13, 1893 754
Inaugural ceremonies, flags, etc. Joint resolution authorizing the Secretaries of War and of the Navy to loan to the Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies flags, and so forth. February 14, 1893 755
Inaugural ceremonies, electric wires. Joint resolution providing for additional telegraphic and electric-light facilities in the city of Washington during the inaugural ceremonies on the fourth day of March, eighteen hundred and ninety-three. February 14, 1893 755
Saturday half holiday, District of Columbia. Joint resolution to amend an act entitled "An act making Saturday a half holiday for banking and trust companies in the District of Columbia," approved December twenty-second, eighteen hundred and ninety-two. February 18, 1893 755
Wakefield, Va., Wharf. Joint resolution to provide for the construction of a wharf as a means of approach to the monument to be erected at Wakefield, Virginia, to mark the birthplace of George Washington. February 25, 1893 756
Virginia, agricultural colleges. Joint resolution authorizing payment, ruder act of August thirtieth, eighteen hundred and ninety, to the Mate of Virginia, upon the assent of the governor, heretofore given, till adjournment of next session of the legislature thereof. February 25, 1893 756
World's Fair, women's exhibit. Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to send articles illustrative of their life and development of the industries of women to the World's Columbian Exposition. March 3, 1893 757
World's Fair, portraits of Chief Justices. Joint resolution authorizing the loan, for exhibition at the World's Columbian Exposition, of certain paintings therein stated. March 3, 1893 757
Clerks to Representatives. Joint resolution authorizing members to certify monthly the amount paid by them for clerk hire, and directing the same to be paid out of the contingent expenses of the House. March 3,1893 757