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3012937United States Statutes at Large, Volume 4, Lists and Tables — Acts of the Twenty-First Congress of the United StatesUnited States Congress


STATUTE Ⅰ.—1829, 1830.

 

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Appropriation for the Frigate Brandywine. An act making an appropriation for repairing and fitting out the frigate Brandywine. (Obsolete.)Dec. 29, 1829.
370
Lands in Michigan. An act to authorize the exchange of certain lands lots of land between the University of Michigan territory and Martin Baum and others.Jan. 13, 1830.
370
Location of Donation Lands in Arkansas. An act to extend the time for locating certain donations in Arkansas. (Expired.)Jan. 13, 1830.
371
Appropriations for the Navy. An act making appropriations for certain arrearages in the naval service for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine. (Obsolete.)Jan. 30, 1830.
371
Pensions. An act making appropriations for the payment of revolutionary and invalid pensioners. (Obsolete.)Feb. 3, 1830.
371
Circuit Court in the District of Maryland. An act to alter the time of holding the circuit court of the United States for the district of Maryland.Feb. 11, 1830.
372
A Debt due to the State of Pennsylvania to be paid. An act authorizing the accounting officers of the Treasury Department to pay to the state of Pennsylvania a debt due that state by the United States. (Obsolete.)Feb. 11, 1830.
372
Authority to Surveyors to enrol Vessels employed in the Coasting Trade. An act to authorize surveyors, under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, to enrol and license ships or vessels to be employed in the coasting trade and fisheries.Feb. 11, 1830.
372
Drawback on Brandy in Fifteen Gallon Casks. An act to continue in force an act authorizing the importation and allowance of drawback on brandy in casks of a capacity not less than fifteen gallons.Feb. 27, 1830.
373
Appropriations for the Indian Department. An act making appropriations for the Indian department, for the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty. (Obsolete.)Feb. 27, 1830.
373
Appropriations for certain Fortifications. An act making additional appropriations for certain fortifications, for the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty. (Obsolete.)Feb. 27, 1830.
374
Appropriations for the Military Service. An act making appropriations for the military service, for the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty. (Obsolete.)March 11, 1830.
374
Appropriations for the Navy. An act making appropriations for the naval service, for the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty. (Obsolete.)March 11, 1830.
375
Appropriations for the Support of Government. An act making appropriations for the support of government for the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty. (Obsolete.)March 18, 1830.
377
Vessels bound up James River exempt from stopping in Hampton Roads. An act for the further regulation of vessels bound up James river, in the state of Virginia.March 23, 1830.
382
Bounty Lands. An act to continue in force “An act authorizing certain soldiers in the late war to surrender the bounty lands drawn by them, and to locate others in lieu thereof,” and for other purposes.March 23, 1830.
383
Fifth Census. An act to provide for taking the fifth census or enumeration of the inhabitants of the United States.March 23, 1830.
383
Appropriations for Indian Treaties. An act making appropriations to carry into effect certain Indian treaties. (Obsolete.)March 25, 1830.
390
Purchasers of Public Lands—Fraudulent Practices at Sales of Public Lands. An act for the relief of the purchasers of public lands, and for the suppression of fraudulent practices at the public sales of the lands of the United States.March 31, 1830.
390
Port of Entry. An act to change the port of entry from Nova Iberia to Franklin, in the state of Louisiana.March 31, 1830.
392
Collector at Burlington shall reside at Lamberton, New Jersey. An act changing the residence of the collector in the district of Burlington, in the state of New Jersey.March 31, 1830.
392
Court in the Territory of Michigan. An act to change the time and place of holding the court for the county of Crawford, in the territory of Michigan.April 2, 1830.
393
Miami Canal. An act amending and supplementary to the act to aid the state of Ohio in extending the Miami Canal from Dayton to Lake Erie, and to grant a quantity of land to said state to aid in the constructions of the canals authorized by law, and for making donations of land to certain persons in Arkansas territory.April 2, 1830.
393
Appropriations for Indian Treaties. An act making appropriations to pay the expenses incurred in holding certain Indian treaties. (Obsolete.)April 7, 1830.
394
Militia of Arkansas. An act authorizing the appointment of an additional brigadier general for the territory of Arkansas.April 15, 1830.
394
Appropriation for the Improvement of Harbours and Rivers. An act making additional appropriations for the improvement of certain harbours, and for removing obstructions at the mouths of certain rivers, for the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty. (Obsolete.)April 23, 1830.
394
Virginia Military Land Warrants. An act to amend an act, entitled “An act to extend the time for locating Virginia military land warrants, and returning surveys thereon to the general land office,” approved the twentieth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six. (Expired.)April 23, 1830.
395
Clerks in the Department of State. An act to regulate and fix the compensation of the clerks in the Department of State.April 23, 1830.
396
Public Debt. An act to authorize the commissioner of the sinking fund to redeem the public debt of the United States.April 24, 1830.
396
Improvement of the Navigation of the Tennessee River. An act to extend the time for commencing the improvement of the navigation of the Tennessee river. (Expired.)April 24, 1830.
397
Re-appropriations. An act for the re-appropriation of certain unexpended balances of former appropriations. (Obsolete.)April 30, 1830.
397
Public Lands in Louisiana. An act to authorize the registers of the several land offices in Louisiana to receive entries of lands in certain cases, and give to the purchasers thereof certificates for the same. (Obsolete.)May 5, 1830.
398
Marshal of Alabama. An act to authorize the appointment of a marshal for the northern district of the state of Alabama.May 5, 1830.
399
District Court in Mississippi and Circuit Court in Ohio. An act to change the time of holding the court of the United States for the district of Mississippi, and the circuit court of the United States in the district of Ohio.May 5, 1830.
399
The Courts of Arkansas authorized to reverse certain Decisions. An act for further extending the powers of the judges of the superior court of the territory of Arkansas, under the act of the twenty-sixth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-four, and for other purposes. (Obsolete.)May 8, 1830.
399
Territories of Arkansas and Florida. An act supplementary to the act, entitled “An act to authorize the citizens of the territories of Arkansas and Florida to elect their officers, and for other purposes.” (Obsolete.)May 8, 1830.
401
A Lot to be reconveyed to the Corporation of New York. An act to authorize the reconveyance of a lot of land to the mayor and corporation of the city of New York.May 10, 1830.
401
Bridge over the Potomac. An act to alter the bridge and draws across the Potomac from Washington city to Alexandria.May 14, 1830.
402
Government of the Territory of Florida. An act to alter the time of holding the sessions of the legislative council of the territory of Florida.May 14, 1830.
403
A Port of Delivery established at Delaware City. An act to establish a port of delivery at Delaware city.May 20, 1830.
403
Appropriations to carry into Effect the Treaty of Butte des Mortes. An act making appropriations to carry into effect the treaty of Butte des Mortes. (Obsolete.)May 20, 1830.
403
Duties on Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa. An act to reduce the duties on coffee, tea, and cocoa.May 20, 1830.
403
Practice in the Courts of Louisiana. An act to amend an act, entitled “An act to regulate the practice in the courts of the United States for the district of Louisiana.”May 20, 1830.
404
Virginia Military Land in Ohio. An act to quiet the titles of certain purchasers of lands between the lines of Ludlow and Roberts, in the state of Ohio.May 26, 1830.
405
Land Claims in Florida. An act to provide for the final settlement of land claims in Florida.May 26, 1830.
405
Distribution of the Diplomatic Correspondence, &c. An act for the distribution of certain books therein mentioned.May 26, 1830.
407
Land Claims in Mississippi. An act to confirm certain claims to lands in the district of Jackson Courthouse, in the state of Mississippi.May 28, 1830.
408
Collection of Duties. An act for the more effectual collection of the impost duties.May 28, 1830.
409
Removal of the Indians West of the Mississippi. An act to provide for an exchange of lands with the Indians residing in any of the states or territories, and for their removal west of the river Mississippi.May 28, 1830.
411
Land Claims in Louisiana. An act to authorize the register and receiver of the St. Helena land district, in Louisiana, to receive evidence, and report upon certain claims to land mentioned therein.May 28, 1830.
413
Public Lands in Indiana. An act to repeal a part of an act, passed the twenty-sixth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and four, entitled “An act making provisions for the disposal of the public lands in the Indiana territory, and for other purposes.”May 28, 1830.
413
Detroit. An act relative to the plan of Detroit, in Michigan territory.May 28, 1830.
413
Repeal of the Act authorizing vessels in James River to clear at Petersburg or Richmond. An act to repeal the proviso in “An act to authorize masters of vessels, in certain cases, to clear out either at the custom-house of Petersburg or that of Richmond.”May 28, 1830.
414
Appointment of a Solicitor of the Treasury. An act to provide for the appointment of a solicitor of the treasury.May 29, 1830.
414
Land granted for the Wabash and Erie Canal. An act to vest in the state of Indiana certain lands within the limits of the canal grant.May 29, 1830.
416
Salary of the Judge of the Orphans’ Courts of the District of Columbia. An act relating to the orphans’ courts in the District of Columbia.May 29, 1830.
416
Protection of Surveyors of Public Land. An act to protect the surveyors of the public lands of the United States, and to punish persons guilty of interrupting and hindering by force surveyors in the discharge of their duty.May 29, 1830.
417
Courts Marshal to be appointed by the President. An act to alter and amend the sixty-fifth article of the first section of an act, entitled “An act for establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States,” passed the tenth of April, one thousand eight hundred and six.May 29, 1830.
417
School Lands in Arkansas. An act to authorize the selection of certain school lands in the territory of Arkansas.May 29, 1830.
418
Survey of Lands in Arkansas. An act to provide for surveying certain lands in the territory of Arkansas.May 29, 1830.
418
Deserters from the Army in Time of Peace not to be punished with Death. An act to exempt deserters, in time of peace, from the punishment of death.May 29, 1830.
418
Duties on Molasses—Drawback on Spirits distilled. An act to reduce the duty on molasses, and to allow a drawback on spirits distilled from foreign materials.May 29, 1830.
419
Duty on Salt reduced. An act to reduce the duty on salt.May 29, 1830.
419
The President may open the Ports of the United States to certain British Vessels on certain Conditions. An act to amend the acts regulating the commercial intercourse between the United States and certain colonies of Great Britain.May 29, 1830.
419
Pre-emption to Settlers on the Public Lands. An act to grant pre-emption rights to settlers on the public lands.May 29, 1830.
420
Compensation to the Officers of Congress and the Librarian. An act to revive and continue in force “An act fixing the compensations of the secretary of the Senate and clerk of the House of Representatives, of the clerks employed in their offices, and of the librarian.”May 29, 1830.
421
District Court of the Southern District of New York—Compensation of several District Judges. An act increasing the terms of the judicial courts of the United States for the southern district of New York, and adding to the compensation of several district judges of the United States.May 29, 1830.
422
Lands to certain Virginia troops, &c. An act for the relief of certain officers and soldiers of the Virginia line and navy, and of the continental army, during the revolutionary war.May 30, 1830.
422
Engineer, Ordnance, and Quartermaster’s Department. An act making appropriations for certain expenditures on account of the engineer, ordnance, and quartermaster’s department. (Obsolete.) May 30, 1830.
424
Slave Trade. An act making a re-appropriation of a sum heretofore appropriated for the suppression of the slave trade. (Obsolete.)May 31, 1830.
425
Repeal of Tonnage Duties on American Vessels and on certain Foreign Vessels. An act to repeal the tonnage duties upon ships and vessels of the United States, and upon certain foreign vessels.May 31, 1830.
425
Mint of the United States. An act to authorize the President of the United States to cause the present site of the national mint to be sold, and making an appropriation for completing the new buildings now erecting.May 31, 1830.
425
Pensions. An act to amend the act, entitled “An act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the revolution.”May 31, 1830.
426
Charter of Georgetown. An act to amend the charter of Georgetown.May 31, 1830.
426
Surveys and Works of Internal Improvement. An act making appropriations for examinations and surveys, and also for certain works of internal improvement. (Obsolete.)May 31, 1830.
427
Appropriations for the Marine Corps. An act making additional appropriations for pay of the marine corps.May 31, 1830.
428
Claim of Massachusetts for Services of her Militia. An act to authorize the payment of the claim of the state of Massachusetts for certain services of her militia during the late war.May 31, 1830.
428
Relief for Losses by Depredations of Indian Tribes. An act for relief of sundry citizens of the United States, who have lost property by the depredations of certain Indian tribes.May 31, 1830.
428

RESOLUTIONS.

Resolution authorizing the purchase of fifty copies of the sixth volume of the laws of the United States.Dec. 29, 1829.
429
Resolution granting the use of the books in the library of Congress to the heads of departments, to certain officers of Congress, and to Ex-Presidents of the United States.Jan. 13, 1830.
429
A Resolution authorizing the transmission of papers, by mail, relating to the fifth census.April 30, 1830.
429
Resolution for obtaining the aggregate returns of former enumerations of the population of the United States.May 28, 1830.
430
Resolution to suspend proceedings against the corporation of the house of refuge in New York.May 29, 1830.
430
Resolution in relation to the compensation of officers of the marine corps.May 29, 1830.
430
Resolution requiring annual reports to be made to Congress in relation to applications for pensions.May 29, 1830.
430


STATUTE Ⅱ.—1831

Circuit Court of West Tennessee. An act to change the time of holding the rule term of the circuit court of the district of West Tennessee.Jan. 13, 1831.
431
Three per Cent. Fund in Illinois. An act to amend an act, entitled “An act to provide for paying the state of Illinois three per centum of the net proceeds arising from the sale of the public lands within the same.” (Obsolete.)Jan. 13, 1831.
431
Appropriations for Indian Treaties. An act making appropriations for carrying into effect certain Indian treaties. (Obsolete.)Jan. 13, 1831.
432
Three per Cent. Fund to be paid to Missouri, Mississippi, and Alabama. An act to amend an act, entitled “An act to provide for paying to the states of Missouri, Mississippi, and Alabama three per centum of the net proceeds arising from the sale of the public lands within the same.” (Obsolete.)Jan. 19, 1831.
432
Appropriations for the Indian Department. An act for closing certain accounts, and making appropriations for arrearages in the Indian department. (Obsolete.)Jan. 27, 1831.
433
Pensions. An act making appropriations for the payment of revolutionary and invalid pensioners. (Obsolete.)Jan. 27, 1831.
433
District Courts of Maine, Illinois, and Alabama. An act to alter the times of holding the district courts of the United States for the districts of Maine and Illinois, and northern district of Alabama.Jan. 27, 1831.
434
Donation Claims to Land in Arkansas. An act to extend the time for entering certain donation claims to land in the territory of Arkansas. (Expired.)Jan. 27, 1831.
434
Land Claims in Missouri. An act further supplemental to the act, entitled “An act making further provision for settling the claims to land in the territory of Missouri,” passed the thirteenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and twelve.Jan. 27, 1831.
435
Expenses of the Impeachment of James H. Peck. An act making provision for the compensation of witnesses and payment of other expenses attending the trial of the impeachment of James H. Peck. (Obsolete.)Feb. 3, 1831.
435
Navy of the United States. An act to authorize the construction of three schooners for the naval service of the United States.Feb. 3, 1831.
436
Copyrights. An act to amend the several acts respecting copyrights.Feb. 3, 1831.
436
Fifth Census. An act to amend the act for taking the fifth census.Feb. 3, 1831.
439
Virginia Military Land District in Ohio. An act to amend the act, entitled “An act to quiet the title of certain purchasers of lands between the lines of Ludlow and Roberts in the state of Ohio,” approved the twenty-sixth of May, in the year eighteen hundred and thirty.Feb. 12, 1831.
440
Passports and Clearances of Vessels. An act to repeal the charges imposed on passports and clearances.Feb. 12, 1831.
441
Public Lands. An act authorizing the sale of a tract of land therein named.Feb. 12, 1831.
441
Improvement of the Tennessee, Coosa, Cahawba, and Black Warrior Rivers. An act to amend the act granting “certain relinquished and unappropriated lands to the state of Alabama for the purpose of improving the navigation of the Tennessee, Coosa, Cahawba, and Black Warrior rivers,” approved the twenty-third day of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-eight.Feb. 12, 1831.
441
Drawback on Merchandise transported by Land. An act to authorize the transportation of merchandise by land or by water, with the benefit of debenture.Feb. 12, 1831.
442
Annuity to the Seneca Indians. An act to provide hereafter for the payment of six thousand dollars annually to the Seneca Indians, and for other purposes.Feb. 19, 1831.
442
A Land Office established in Michigan. An act to establish a land office in the territory of Michigan, and for other purposes.Feb. 19, 1831.
442
Jurisdiction of certain District Courts. An act respecting the jurisdiction of certain district courts.Feb. 19, 1831.
444
Encouragement of the Cultivation of the Vine and Olive. An act to alter and amend “An act to set apart and dispose of certain public lands for the encouragement of the cultivation of the vine and olive.”Feb. 19, 1831.
444
Penitentiary in the District of Columbia. An act making appropriations for the completion and support of the penitentiary in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. (Obsolete.)Feb. 25, 1831.
445
Appointment of a Sub-agent to the Winnebago Indians. An act to authorize the appointment of a sub-agent to the Winnebago Indians on Rock river.Feb. 25, 1831.
445
Relief of the Purchasers of Public Lands, &c. An act supplemental to an act, passed on the thirty-first of March, one thousand eight hundred and thirty, entitled “An act for the relief of purchasers of public lands, and for the suppression of fraudulent practices at the public sales of lands of the United States.”Feb. 25, 1831.
445
Claims under the Treaty with Denmark. An act to provide for the adjustment of claims of persons entitled to indemnification under the convention between the United States and his majesty the King of Denmark, of the twenty-eighth March, eighteen hundred and thirty, and for the distribution, among such claimants, of the sums to be paid by the Danish government to that of the United States, according to the stipulation of the said convention.Feb. 25, 1831.
446
Crimes in the District of Columbia. An act for the punishment of crimes in the District of Columbia.March 2, 1831.
448
Appropriations for Fortifications. An act making appropriations for certain fortifications during the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty-one. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1831.
450
Relief of certain Importers. An act for the relief of certain importers of foreign merchandise.March 2, 1831.
451
Sales of Lands reserved for the Use of the Salt Springs in Illinois. An act for the sale of the lands in the state of Illinois reserved for the use of the salt springs in Vermillion river in that state.March 2, 1831.
451
Citizens of Shawneetown. An act for the relief of the citizens of Shawneetown. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1831.
451
Fort Washington, upon the River Potomac. An act to authorize the Secretary of War to purchase an additional quantity of land for the fortifications at fort Washington, upon the river Potomac.March 2, 1831.
452
Appropriations for the Support of Government. An act making appropriations for the support of government, for the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty-one. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1831.
452
Appropriations for the Improvement of Harbours and Rivers. An act making additional appropriations for the improvement of certain harbours, and removing obstructions in the mouths of certain rivers. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1831.
459
Appropriations for the Navy. An act making appropriations for the naval service, for the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty-one. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1831.
460
Appropriations for Roads and Internal Improvements. An act making appropriations for carrying on certain roads and works of internal improvement, and for providing for surveys. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1831.
462
Appropriations for Indian Treaties. An act making appropriations for carrying into effect certain Indian treaties. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1831.
463
Indian Treaties. An act to carry into effect certain Indian treaties. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1831.
464
Appropriations for the Military Service. An act making appropriations for the military service, for the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty-one. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1831.
465
Insolvent Debtors of the United States. An act for the relief of certain insolvent debtors of the United States. (Expired.)March 2, 1831.
467
The Cumberland Road in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. An act for the continuation of the Cumberland road in the states of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.March 2, 1831.
469
Indian Department. An act making appropriations for the Indian Department, for the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty-one.(Obsolete.)March 2, 1831.
470
Compilation of Congressional Documents. An act making provision for a subscription to a compilation of Congressional Documents. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1831.
471
Preservation of Live Oak, &c. for Naval Purposes. An act to provide for the punishment of offences committed in cutting, destroying, or removing live oak, and other timber or trees reserved for naval purposes.March 2, 1831.
472
Land granted to Arkansas for a Public Building. An act granting a quantity of land to the territory of Arkansas, for the erection of a public building at the seat of government of said territory. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1831.
473
Michigan Road. An act confirming the selections heretofore made of lands for the construction of the Michigan road, in the state of Indiana. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1831.
473
Superior Court in Arkansas. An act to extend the act, entitled “An act for the further extending the powers of the judges of the superior court of the territory of Arkansas, under the act of the twenty-sixth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-four, and for other purposes.” (Expired.)March 2, 1831.
473
Appropriations for the Public Buildings, &c. An act making appropriations for the public buildings, and for other purposes. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1831.
474
Canal in Florida. An act to authorize the territory of Florida to open a canal through the public lands between Chepola river and Saint Andrew’s Bay, in West Florida.March 2, 1831.
474
Land for a Seminary of Learning in Illinois. An act to authorize the state of Illinois to surrender a township of land, granted to said state for a seminary of learning, and to locate other lands in lieu thereof.March 2, 1831.
475
Ports of Delivery. An act to establish ports of delivery at port Pontchartrain and Delaware City, and for other purposes.March 2, 1831.
475
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. An act to authorize the extension, construction, and use of a lateral branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad into and within the District of Columbia.March 2, 1831.
476
Boundary Line between Alabama and Florida, and Northern Boundary of Illinois. An act to ascertain and mark the line between the state of Alabama and the territory of Florida, and the northern boundary of the state of Illinois, and for other purposes.March 2, 1831.
479
Duties on Foreign Goods imported into Pittsburg, &c. An act allowing the duties on foreign merchandise imported into Pittsburg, Wheeling, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Nashville, and Natchez, to be secured and paid at those places.March 2, 1831.
480
District of Blakely. An act to repeal the act to establish the district of Blakely.March 2, 1831.
482
Marshal of Rhode Island. An act to provide for the further compensation of the marshal of the district of Rhode Island.March 2, 1831.
482
Lands in Missouri injured by Earthquakes. An act for the relief of certain holders of certificates issued in lieu of lands injured by earthquakes in Missouri.March 2, 1831.
482
Assent of Congress to an Act of the Assembly of Ohio to the Cumberland Road. An act declaring the assent of Congress to an act of the general assembly of the state of Ohio, hereinafter recited.March 2, 1831.
483
Coasting Trade. An act to regulate the foreign and coasting trade on the northern, north-eastern, and north-western frontiers of the United States, and for other purposes.March 2, 1831.
487
Contempts of Court. An act declaratory of the law concerning contempts of court.March 2, 1831.
487
Lighthouses, &c. An act making appropriations for building lighthouses, lightboats, beacons, and monuments, and placing buoys. (Obsolete.)March 3, 1831.
488
Relief of Percis Lovely, and to carry into effect the Treaty with the Seneca Indians. An act for the benefit of Percis Lovely, and for other purposes.March 3, 1831.
491
District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana. An act for the relief of John Culbertson, and to provide an interpreter for the district court of the United States for the eastern district of Louisiana.March 3, 1831.
492
Vessels employed in the Whale Fishery. An act concerning vessels employed in the whale fishery.March 3, 1831.
492
Surveyor of Public Lands in Louisiana. An act to create the office of surveyor of the public lands for the state of Louisiana.March 3, 1831.
492

RESOLUTIONS.

Resolution in relation to the transmission of public documents printed by order of either house of Congress.Jan. 13, 1831.
495
Resolution directing the Secretary of State to subscribe for seventy copies of Peters’ Condensed Reports of Decisions of the Supreme Court.March 2, 1831.
495