United States Statutes at Large/Volume 5/28th Congress/1st Session/Chapter 108
[Obsolete.]
Chap. CVIII.—An Act making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Indian department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with the various Indian tribes, for the fiscal year commencing on the first day of July 1844, and ending on the thirtieth day of June 1845.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following sums be, and they are hereby, appropriated for the fiscal year commencing on the first day of July, eighteen hundred and forty-four, and ending on the thirtieth day of June, eighteen hundred and forty-five, for the purpose of paying the current and contingent expenses of the Indian department, and fulfilling treaty stipulations with the various Indian tribes, to be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Indian department.For the current and contingent expenses of the Indian department, viz:
Superintendent at St. Louis, and Indian agents.
1834, ch. 162.
1837, ch. 31.For the pay of the superintendent of Indian affairs at St. Louis, and the several Indian agents, as provided by the acts of June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, and of March third, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, sixteen thousand five hundred dollars;
Interpreters.For pay of interpreters, authorized by the same act, eleven thousand three hundred dollars;
Superintendent’s clerk.
1834, ch. 47.
1842, ch. 202.
Clerk to acting superintendent.For pay of clerk to superintendent at St. Louis, authorized by the acts of eighteenth June, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, and of twenty-sixth of August, eighteen hundred and forty-two, one thousand two hundred dollars;
For pay of clerk to acting superintendent of western territory, authorized by the act of March third, eighteen hundred and forty-three, one thousand dollars;
Postage, &c.For postages, rents, stationery, fuel for offices, and other contingencies of the Indian department, and for transportation and incidental expenses, twenty thousand dollars;
Treaty stipulations.For fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes, viz:
Christian Indians.
1824, ch. 151.
1826, ch. 110.
Chippewas.
Money.
Goods.
Blacksmiths.To the Christian Indians.―For permanent annuity, stipulated in the acts of May twenty-sixth, eighteen hundred and twenty-four, and May twentieth, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, four hundred dollars;
To the Chippewas of the Mississippi.―For payment in money, for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, nine thousand five hundred dollars; for payment in goods, for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, nineteen thousand dollars; for establishing three blacksmiths’ shops, supporting three smiths, and furnishing iron and steel, for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, three thousand dollars;
Farmers.For support of farmers, purchase of implements, grain, or seed, and to carry on their agricultural pursuits, for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, one thousand dollars;
Provisions.For purchase of provisions, for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, two thousand dollars;
Tobacco.For purchase of tobacco, for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, five hundred dollars.
Chippewas of Saganaw.
Annuities.To the Chippewas of Saganaw―For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, one thousand dollars;
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of seventeenth November, eighteen hundred and seven, eight hundred dollars;
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and nineteen, one thousand dollars;
Blacksmith, &c.For support of blacksmith at Saganaw, and for farming utensils and cattle, and for the employment of persons to aid them in agriculture, stipulated in the eighth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth September, eighteen hundred and nineteen, and1820, ch. 137. act of fifteenth May, eighteen hundred and twenty, two thousand dollars;
Education.For education during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of fifth August, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, one thousand dollars.
Chippewas, Menomonies, &c.
Education.To the Chippewas, Menomonies, Winnebagoes, and New York Indians.―For education during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of eleventh August, eighteen hundred and twenty-seven, one thousand five hundred dollars.
Chippewas, Ottawas, and Pottawatomies.
Annuities.To the Chippewas, Ottawas, and Pottawatomies.―For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine, sixteen thousand dollars;
For limited annuity, for twenty years, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twenty-sixth of September, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three, fourteen thousand dollars;
For limited annuity, for twenty years, stipulated in the second (supplemental) article of the treaty of twenty-sixth of September, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three, two thousand dollars;
For life annuity to chiefs, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-sixth September, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three, seven hundred dollars;
Blacksmith.For blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the twenty-ninth July, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine, seven hundred and twenty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, two hundred and twenty dollars;
Salt.For purchase of salt, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth July, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine, two hundred and fifty dollars.
Choctaws.
Annuities.To the Choctaws.―For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of sixteenth November, eighteen hundred and five, three thousand dollars;
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the thirteenth article of the treaty of eighteenth of October, eighteen hundred and twenty, six hundred dollars;
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twentieth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, six thousand dollars; for life annuity to chief, (Bob Cole,) stipulated in the tenth article of the treaty of twentieth of January, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, one hundred and fifty dollars;
For life annuity to three district chiefs, (two hundred and fifty dollars each,) stipulated in the fifteenth article of the treaty of twenty-seventh of September, eighteen hundred and thirty, seven hundred and fifty dollars;
For limited annuity, for twenty years, stipulated in the seventeenth article of the treaty of twenty-seventh September, eighteen hundred and thirty, twenty thousand dollars;
Education.For education of forty youths, for twenty years, including support of teachers in the nation, (two thousand five hundred dollars per annum,) stipulated in the twentieth article of the treaty of twenty-seventh September, eighteen hundred and thirty, twelve thousand five hundred dollars; Blacksmith.For blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of eighteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty, and ninth article of the treaty of twentieth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, six hundred dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, three hundred and twenty dollars;
Blacksmiths.For three blacksmiths and assistants, for sixteen years, stipulated in the twentieth article of the treaty of twenty-seventh September, eighteen hundred and thirty, twenty-five hundred and twenty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, nine hundred and sixty dollars;
Millwright.For pay of millwright, stipulated in the twentieth article of the treaty of twenty-seventh September, eighteen hundred and thirty, six hundred dollars.
Creeks.
Annuities.To the Creeks.―For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of seventh August, seventeen hundred and ninety, one thousand five hundred dollars;
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of sixteenth June, eighteen hundred and two, three thousand dollars;
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, twenty thousand dollars;
For limited annuity for fifteen years, stipulated in the eighth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, ten thousand dollars;
Blacksmith.For blacksmith and assistant, and use of shop and tools, stipulated in the eighth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, eight hundred and forty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, two hundred and seventy dollars;
Blacksmiths.For two blacksmiths and assistants, and use of shops and tools, for twenty years, stipulated in the thirteenth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, one thousand six hundred and eighty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, five hundred and forty dollars;
Blacksmith.For blacksmith and assistant, and use of shops and tools, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, eight hundred and forty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, two hundred and seventy dollars;
Wheelwright.For wheelwright, stipulated in the eighth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, six hundred dollars;
Wagonmaker.For wagonmaker, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, six hundred dollars;
Agricultural implements.For agricultural implements, stipulated in the eighth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth January, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, two thousand dollars;
Education.For education, for twenty years, stipulated in the thirteenth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, three thousand dollars;
For education, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, one thousand dollars;
Interest.For interest, at five per centum, on three hundred and fifty thousand dollars, (seventh year,) stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twenty-third November, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, seventeen thousand five hundred dollars.
Chickasaws.
Annuity.To the Chickasaws.―For permanent annuity, stipulated in the act of twenty-fifth February, seventeen hundred and ninety-nine, three thousand dollars;
Education.For education, for fifteen years, stipulated in the second supplemental article of the treaty of twenty-fourth May, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, three thousand dollars;
Cherokees.
Blacksmiths.To the Cherokees.―For four blacksmiths and assistants, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourteenth of February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, three thousand three hundred and sixty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, one thousand and eighty dollars.
Wagon-maker.For wagon-maker, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourteenth of February, eighteen hundred and thirty three, six hundred dollars;
Wheelwright.For wheelwright, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, six hundred dollars.
Chippewas of Lake Superior and Mississippi.
Annuity in money.To the Chippewas of Lake Superior and Mississippi.―For limited annuity for twenty-five years, (in money,) stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourth of October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, twelve thousand five hundred dollars;
Annuity in goods.For limited annuity for twenty-five years, (in goods,) stipulated for in same article, same treaty, ten thousand five hundred dollars;
Tobacco and provisions.
Blacksmiths.For purchase of tobacco and provisions, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fourth of October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, two thousand dollars; for the support of two blacksmiths’ shops, including pay of smiths and assistants, and furnishing iron and steel, stipulated for in same article, same treaty, two thousand dollars;
Farmers.For the support of two farmers, stipulated for in same article, same treaty, one thousand dollars;
Carpenters.For the pay of two carpenters, stipulated for in same article, same treaty, twelve hundred dollars;
Schools.For the support of schools, stipulated for in same article, same treaty, two thousand dollars;
Debts.For payment of debts due by the nation to claimants designated in the schedule attached to the treaty, in full satisfaction, payable within three years, as stipulated in the same article, same treaty, seventy-five thousand dollars;
Carpenters.For pay of two carpenters, in part, (omitted to be appropriated last year,) two hundred dollars;
Delawares.
Annuities.To the Delawares.―For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the third of August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, one thousand dollars;
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of third of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, four thousand dollars;
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of thirtieth of September, eighteen hundred and nine, five hundred dollars;
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the supplemental treaty of twenty-fourth of September, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, one thousand dollars;
For life annuity to two chiefs, stipulated in private and confidential articles of supplemental treaty of twenty-fourth of September, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, to treaty of third of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, two hundred dollars;
For life annuity to three chiefs, stipulated in the supplemental article to treaty of twenty-sixth of October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, three hundred dollars;
Salt.For the purchase of salt, as stipulated in the third article of the treaty of seventh June, eighteen hundred and three, one hundred dollars;
Blacksmith.For blacksmith and assistant, as stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of third October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, seven hundred and twenty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, &c., for shops, two hundred and twenty dollars;
Interest.For interest on forty-six thousand and eighty dollars, at five per centum, being the value of thirty-six sections of land set apart by the treaty of eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, for education, as stipulated in resolution of Senate of nineteenth January, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, two thousand three hundred and four dollars;
Florida Indians.
Blacksmith.To the Florida Indians.―For blacksmith and assistant, as stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of eighteenth of September, eighteen hundred and twenty-three, and treaty of ninth of May, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, one thousand dollars;
Education.For education, as stipulated in same treaties, five hundred dollars;
Iowas.
Interest.To the Iowas.―For one year’s interest on one hundred and fifty-seven thousand five hundred dollars, to be invested at five per centum, as stipulated in the second article of the treaty of nineteenth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, seven thousand eight hundred and seventy-five dollars;
Kickapoos.
Annuity.To the Kickapoos.―For limited annuity for nineteen years, as stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-fourth of October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, five thousand dollars;
Kanzas.
Annuity.To the Kanzas.―For limited annuity for twenty years, as stipulated in the third article of the treaty of third of June, eighteen hundred and twenty-five, three thousand five hundred dollars;
Blacksmith.For blacksmith and assistant, as stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of third of June, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-five, seven hundred and twenty dollars;
Iron.For iron, steel, &c., two hundred and twenty dollars;
Agriculture.For agricultural assistance, as stipulated in same article, same treaty, one thousand six hundred dollars;
Miamies.
Annuity.To the Miamies.―For permanent annuity, as stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-third October, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six, twenty-five thousand dollars,
Blacksmith.For blacksmith and assistant, as stipulated in the fifth article of treaty of sixth October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, seven hundred and twenty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars;
Tobacco.For one thousand pounds of tobacco, two thousand pounds of iron, one thousand pounds of steel, as stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-third October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, seven hundred and twenty dollars;
Miller.
Salt.For pay of miller in lieu of gunsmith, as stipulated in fifth article of treaty of sixth of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, six hundred dollars; for one hundred and sixty bushels of salt, as stipulated in same article, same treaty, three hundred and twenty dollars;
8th instalment of 1834.For the eighth of ten instalments, as stipulated in second article of treaty of twenty-fourth of October, eighteen hundred and thirty-four, ten thousand dollars;
7th instalment of 1838.For the seventh of ten instalments, as stipulated in third article of treaty of sixth November, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, twelve thousand five hundred and sixty-eight dollars;
Agriculture.For agricultural assistance, as stipulated in fifth article of treaty of sixth October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, two hundred dollars;
4th instalment of 1840.For the fourth of twenty instalments, as stipulated in second article of treaty of twenty-eighth November, eighteen hundred and forty, twelve thousand five hundred dollars;
In lieu of laborers.For payment in lieu of laborers, as stipulated in sixth article of treaty of twenty-eighth November, eighteen hundred and forty, two hundred and fifty dollars;
Eel Rivers, (Miamies.)
Annuities.To the Eel Rivers, (Miamies).―For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of third of August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, five hundred dollars;
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twenty-first of August, eighteen hundred and five, two hundred and fifty dollars;
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of thirtieth of September, eighteen hundred and nine, three hundred and fifty dollars;
Menomonies.
Annuity.To the Menomonies.―For limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of third September, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, twenty thousand dollars;
Blacksmiths.For two blacksmiths and assistants, stipulated in the same, one thousand four hundred dollars;
Iron.For two blacksmiths and assistants, stipulated in the same, one thousand four hundred dollars;
Provisions.For purchase of provisions, stipulated in the same, three thousand dollars;
Tobacco.For two thousand pounds of tobacco, stipulated in the same, three hundred dollars;
Farming.
Salt.For farming utensils, cattle, &c., stipulated in the same, five hundred dollars; for thirty barrels of salt, stipulated in the same, one hundred and fifty dollars;
Omahas.
Blacksmith.To the Omahas.―For blacksmith and assistant, for ten years, and during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fifteenth July, eighteen hundred and thirty, seven hundred and twenty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars;
Agricultural implements.For agricultural implements, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the same, five hundred dollars;
Ottawas and Chippewas.
Annuity.To the Ottawas and Chippewas.―For limited annuity, for twenty years, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-eighth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, thirty thousand dollars;
Interest.For interest to be paid annually, on two hundred thousand dollars, as annuity, per Senate resolution, twelve thousand dollars;
9th instalment to half-breeds.For ninth of ten instalments, to be paid out of five thousand dollars for half-breeds, stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of twenty-eighth March, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, five hundred dollars;
Education.For education, for twenty years, and during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the same, three thousand dollars;
Missions.For missions, for twenty years, and during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the same, three thousand dollars;
Vaccine matter, &c.For vaccine matter, medicines, and pay of physician, stipulated in the same, three hundred dollars;
Provisions.For purchase of provisions, for twenty years, stipulated in the same, two thousand dollars;
Tobacco.For six thousand five hundred pounds of tobacco, for twenty years, stipulated in the same, nine hundred and seventy-five dollars;
Salt.For one hundred barrels of salt, for twenty years, stipulated in the same, three hundred and fifty dollars;
Fish barrels.For five hundred fish barrels, for twenty years, stipulated in the same, seven hundred and fifty dollars;
Blacksmiths.For three blacksmiths and assistants, stipulated in the seventh article of the same, two thousand one hundred and sixty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, &c., for shops, six hundred and sixty dollars;
Gunsmith.For gunsmith at Mackinac, stipulated in the same, six hundred dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars;
Dormitory keeper.For keeper of dormitory, for ten years stipulated in the same, six hundred dollars;
Wood.For one hundred and fifty cords of wood for dormitory, for ten years, stipulated in the same, four hundred and fifty dollars;
Farmers.For pay of two farmers and assistants, stipulated in the same, sixteen hundred dollars;
Mechanics.For pay of two mechanics, stipulated in the same, twelve hundred dollars;
Ottoes and Missourias.
Blacksmith.To the Ottoes and Misosurias.―For blacksmith and assistant, for ten years, and during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fifteenth July, eighteen hundred and thirty, seven hundred and twenty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, &c., for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars;
Agricultural implements.For agricultural implements, for ten years, from eighteen hundred and forty, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, five hundred dollars;
Education.For education, during pleasure of the President, stipulated in the same, five hundred dollars;
Annuity.For limited annuity, for ten years, stipulated in the second article of the same, two thousand five hundred dollars;
Farmers.For two farmers, for five years, and during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fifth article of the same, twelve hundred dollars;
Osages.
Interest.To the Osages.―For interest, at five per centum, on sixty-nine thousand one hundred and twenty dollars, the valuation of fifty-four sections of land set apart by treaty of eighteen hundred and twenty-five, for education, per resolution of the Senate of nineteenth January, eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, three thousand four hundred and fifty-six dollars;
Annuity.
Smiths.
Millers.For limited annuity, for twenty years, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of eleventh January, eighteen hundred and thirty-nine, twenty thousand dollars; for the support of two smiths’ establishments, stipulated in the same, two thousand dollars; for pay of two millers, for fifteen years, stipulated in the same, twelve hundred dollars;
Assistant millers.For pay of two assistant millers, for eleven years, stipulated in the same, four hundred and fifty dollars;
Ottawas.
Annuities.To the Ottawas.―For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, one thousand dollars;
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of seventeenth of November, eighteen hundred and seven, eight hundred dollars;
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of seventeenth September, eighteen hundred and eighteen, fifteen hundred dollars;
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-ninth August, eighteen hundred and twenty-one, one thousand dollars;
Pottawatamies.
Annuities.To the Pottawatamies.―For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, one thousand dollars;
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of thirtieth September, eighteen hundred and nine, five hundred dollars;
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of second October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, two thousand five hundred dollars;
For limited annuity, for twenty-two years, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of sixteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, two thousand dollars;
For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, two thousand dollars;
For limited annuity, for twenty years, stipulated in the same article, one thousand dollars;
For life annuity to chief, stipulated in the same article, one hundred dollars;
Education.For education, during pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the same article, one thousand dollars;
For purchase of salt, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of seventh June, eighteen hundred and three, one hundred and forty dollars;
For one hundred and sixty bushels of salt, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of sixteenth October, eighteen hundred and twenty-six, three hundred and twenty dollars;
Education.For education, during the pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the same article, two thousand dollars;
Blacksmith.For blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the same article, seven hundred and twenty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, &c. for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars;
Blacksmith.For blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the third article of the [treaty] of twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, seven hundred and twenty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, &c. for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars;
Tobacco, &c.For two thousand pounds of tobacco, fifteen hundred pounds of iron, and three hundred and fifty pounds of steel, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twentieth September, eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, four hundred dollars;
Pottawatamies of Huron.
Annuity.To the Pottawatomies of Huron.―For permanent annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of seventeenth November, eighteen hundred and seven, four hundred dollars;
Pottawatomies of the Prairie.
Annuities.To the Pottawatomies of the Prairie.―For limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twentieth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, fifteen hundred dollars;
For life annuity to two chiefs, stipulated in the same article, four hundred dollars;
Pottawatomies of the Wabash.
Annuity.To the Pottawatomies of the Wabash.―For limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of twenty-sixth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, twenty thousand dollars;
Pottawatomies of Indiana.
Education.To the Pottawatomies of Indiana.―For education, during pleasure of Congress, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of twenty-seventh October, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, two thousand dollars;
Piankeshaws.
Annuities.To the Piankeshaws.―For permanent annuity, as per fourth article of the treaty of third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, five hundred dollars;
For permanent annuity, as per fourth article of the treaty of thirtieth December, eighteen hundred and five, three hundred dollars;
Pawnees.
Annuity.To the Pawnees.―For limited annuity for twelve years, stipulated in third article of the treaty of ninth October, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, four thousand six hundred dollars;
Agriculture.For agricultural implements for five years, and during the pleasure of President, stipulated in fourth article of ninth of October, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, two thousand dollars;
Deficiency in former appropriation.To supply a deficiency in the appropriation for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and forty-four; to wit:
Education.
Blacksmiths.For education, per fifth article of treaty of ninth of October, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, five hundred dollars; for two blacksmiths and assistants, per sixth article of same treaty, one thousand dollars;
Seminoles.
Improvements relinquished by them.
Sacs and Foxes.
Interest.To the Seminoles.―To pay them for improvements relinquished to the United States by the first article of the treaty made with them on the ninth day of May, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, fifteen thousand four hundred dollars;
To the Sacs and Foxes.―For payment of interest on eight hundred thousand dollars, at five per cent., per second article of the treaty of eleventh of October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, forty thousand dollars;
Chippewas of Lake Superior and Mississippi.
Treaty.
Annuity in specie.To the Chippewas of Lake Superior and Mississippi.―To carry into effect the stipulations of a treaty, concluded with them on the fourth of October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, viz:
For payment of the limited annuity in specie, per fourth article, twelve thousand five hundred dollars;
Goods.
Provisions and tobacco.For payment in goods, per the same article, ten thousand five hundred dollars; for purchase of provisions and tobacco, per same article, two thousand dollars;
Blacksmiths.For support of two blacksmiths’ shops, including pay of smith and assistants, and furnishing iron and steel, per same article, two thousand dollars;
Farmers.For pay of two farmers, per same article, one thousand dollars;
Carpenters.
Schools.For pay of two carpenters, per same article, twelve hundred dollars; for support of schools for Indians, parties to the treaty, per same article, two thousand dollars;
Balance due Shawnees.For balance due the Shawnees, under the treaty of eighteen hundred and twenty-five, two thousand and sixty-two dollars;
Expenses of Cherokee delegation.For payment of the expenses of the delegation of the Cherokees at Washington the winter past, and for their return home, two thousand two hundred and twenty-five dollars;
Amount due Chippewas of Lake Superior.
Interest due Shawnees.
Wyandots for improvements.
Proviso.Amount due the Chippewas of Lake Superior.―For balance of interest due the Shawnees, under treaty of August eighth, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, one thousand six hundred and forty dollars and seventy-two cents.
And that there be paid to the Wyandott nation of Indians for their improvements in accordance with the fifth article of the treaty of Upper Sandusky, dated the seventeenth of March eighteen hundred and forty-two, fifty thousand dollars: Provided, That no greater sum shall be paid out of this appropriation to said Indians than that admitted to be due under the second valuation of the said improvements, until otherwise directed by the future action of Congress: And provided further,Proviso. That nothing be paid for any improvements or property without the limits of the reserve.
Quapaws.
Annuity.To the Quapaws.―For limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in fourth article of the treaty of thirteenth May, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, two thousand dollars;
Education.For education during pleasure of President, stipulated in same article, one thousand dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, &c. for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars;
Farmer.For pay of farmer, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of thirteenth of May, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, six hundred dollars;
Six Nations of New York.
Annuity.To the Six Nations of New York.―For permanent annuity, stipulated in the sixth article of the treaty of eleventh November, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, four thousand five hundred dollars;
Senecas of New York.
Annuity.To the Senecas of New York.―For permanent annuity, in lieu of interest on stock, per act of nineteenth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, six thousand dollars;
Sioux of Mississippi.
Blacksmith.To the Sioux of Mississippi.―For blacksmith and assistant, for ten years, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fifteenth July, eighteen hundred and thirty, eight hundred and forty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, &c. for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars;
Agriculture.For agricultural improvements, during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of fifteenth July, eighteen hundred and thirty, seven hundred dollars;
Interest.For interest on investment in stock at five per centum on three hundred thousand dollars, stipulated in the second article of treaty of twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, fifteen thousand dollars;
Annuity.For limited annuity for twenty years, stipulated in second article of the treaty of twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, ten thousand dollars;
Medicines, &c.For purchase of medicines, agricultural implements, and stock, support of farmers, physicians, blacksmith, and for other beneficial objects, for twenty years, stipulated in second article of treaty of twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, eight thousand two hundred and fifty dollars;Provisions. for purchase of provisions, stipulated in second article of treaty of twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, five thousand five hundred dollars;
Yancton and Santee Sioux.
Blacksmith.To the Yancton and Santee Sioux.―For blacksmith and assistant for ten years, and during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of treaty of fifteenth July, eighteen hundred and thirty, seven hundred and twenty dollars; for iron and steel, &c. for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars;Iron.
Agriculture. for agricultural implements during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in the fourth article of treaty of fifteenth July, eighteen hundred and thirty, four hundred dollars;
Sacs and Foxes of Missouri.
Interest.To the Sacs and Foxes of Missouri.―For interest on investment in stock at five per centum, on one hundred and fifty-seven thousand four hundred dollars, stipulated in second article of treaty of twenty-first October, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, seven thousand eight hundred and seventy dollars;
Sacs and Foxes of Mississippi.
Annuities.To the Sacs and Foxes of Mississippi.―For permanent annuity stipulated in third article of treaty of third November, eighteen hundred and four, one thousand dollars;
For limited annuity, for thirty years, stipulated in third article of treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, twenty thousand dollars;
For blacksmith and assistant during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in fourth article of treaty of fourth August, eighteen hundred and twenty-four, eight hundred and forty dollars;
Blacksmith.For blacksmith and assistant during the pleasure of the President, stipulated in fourth article of treaty of fourth August, eighteen hundred and twenty-four, eight hundred and forty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, &c. for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars;
Blacksmith.For blacksmith and assistant, for thirty years, stipulated in fourth article of treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, eight hundred and forty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, &c. for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars;
Gunsmith.
Iron.For gunsmith, for thirty years, stipulated in fourth article of treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, six hundred dollars; for iron and steel, &c. for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars;
Agriculture.For agricultural implements, during pleasure of the President, stipulated in fourth article of treaty of fourth August, eighteen hundred and twenty-four, eight hundred dollars;
Salt.
Tobacco.For forty barrels of salt, for thirty years, stipulated in fourth article of treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, two hundred dollars; for forty kegs of tobacco, for thirty years, stipulated in fourth article of treaty of twenty-first September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, six hundred dollars;
Annuity.For limited annuity, for ten years, stipulated in second article of [treaty of] twenty-eighth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, ten thousand dollars;
Interest.For interest on investment in stock at five per centum on two hundred thousand dollars, stipulated in fourth article of treaty of twenty-first October, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, ten thousand dollars;
For interest on eight hundred thousand dollars at five per centum, stipulated in second article of treaty of eleventh October, eighteen hundred and forty-two, forty thousand dollars;
Shawnees.
Annuities.To the Shawnees.―For permanent annuity, stipulated in fourth article of treaty of third August, seventeen hundred and ninety-five, one thousand dollars;
1832, ch. 228.For limited annuity, per act of fourteenth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, two thousand dollars;
Salt.For purchase of salt, stipulated in third article of treaty of seventh June, eighteen hundred and three, sixty dollars;
Blacksmith.For blacksmith and assistant, during pleasure of President, stipulated in fourth article of treaty of eighth August, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, eight hundred and forty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, &c. for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars;
Senecas and Shawnees.
Annuity.To the Senecas and Shawnees.―For permanent annuity, stipulated in fourth article of treaty of seventeenth September, eighteen hundred and eighteen, one thousand dollars;
Blacksmith.For blacksmith and assistant, during pleasure of the President, stipulated in fourth article of treaty of twentieth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, eight hundred and forty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, &c. for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars;
Senecas.
Annuities.To the Senecas.―For permanent annuity, stipulated in fourth article of treaty of twenty-ninth September, eighteen hundred and seventeen, five thousand dollars;
For permanent annuity, stipulated in fourth article of treaty of seventeenth September, eighteen hundred and eighteen, five hundred dollars;
Blacksmith.For blacksmith and assistant, during pleasure of the President, stipulated in fourth article of treaty of twentieth July, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, eight hundred and forty dollars;
Iron.For iron and steel, &c. for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars;
Miller.For pay of miller, during pleasure of the President, stipulated in fourth article of treaty of twenty-eighth February, eighteen hundred and thirty-one, six hundred dollars;
Wyandotts.
Annuity.To the Wyandotts.―For permanent annuity, in lieu of all former annuities, stipulated in third article of the treaty with them of seventeenth March, eighteen hundred and forty-two, seventeen thousand five hundred dollars;
Blacksmith.For the support of a blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the tenth article of the treaty of twenty-ninth of September, eighteen hundred and seventeen, seven hundred and twenty dollars;
Iron.
Blacksmith.For the purchase of iron, steel, &c. for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars; for the support of a blacksmith and assistant, stipulated in the eighth article of the treaty of seventeenth of March, eighteen hundred and forty-two, seven hundred and twenty dollars; for the purchase of iron, steel, &c. for shop, two hundred and twenty dollars;Iron.
Weas.
Annuity.To the Weas.―For permanent annuity, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty with them of the second of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, three thousand dollars;
Winnebagoes.
Annuities.To the Winnebagoes.―For limited annuity, stipulated in the second article of the treaty with them of the first of August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, eighteen thousand dollars;
For limited annuity, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the fifteenth of September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, ten thousand dollars;
Salt.For the purchase of fifty barrels of salt, stipulated in the second article of the treaty of the first of August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, two hundred and fifty dollars;
Tobacco.For the purchase of three thousand pounds of tobacco, stipulated in the same, three hundred and fifty dollars;
For the purchase of one thousand five hundred pounds of tobacco, stipulated in the fifth article of the treaty of fifteenth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, one hundred and seventy-five dollars;
Blacksmiths.For the support of three blacksmiths and assistants, stipulated in the third article of the treaty of the first of August, eighteen hundred and twenty-nine, two thousand one hundred and sixty dollars;
Iron.For the purchase of iron, steel, &c., for shops, six hundred and sixty dollars;
Laborers.For pay of laborers and for oxen, stipulated in the same, three hundred and sixty-five dollars;
Education.For the purpose of education, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of the fifteenth September, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, three thousand dollars;
Agriculture.For the support of six agriculturists, purchase of oxen, ploughs, and other implements, stipulated in the fifth article of the same, two thousand five hundred dollars;
Physicians.For the pay of two physicians, stipulated in the fifth article of the same, four hundred dollars;
Interest.For interest on investment in stock, at five per centum, on one million one hundred thousand dollars, stipulated in the fourth article of the treaty of first November, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, fifty-five thousand dollars.
To make good the interest on [the] investments in State stocks and bonds for Indian tribes, not yet paid by the States, to be reimbursed out of the interest when collected, twenty-seven thousand three hundred and sixty-six dollars and eighty-nine cents.
Ransom of boy from the Camanches.For ransoming a white boy, by the name of Frank Lee Witter, from the Camanches, two hundred dollars.
Holding treaty with Caddoes and others.
Act of March 3, 1835, ch. 50.For expenses attending the holding of a Treaty with the Caddoes and other wandering tribes, under the act of March third, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-five, to be audited and settled by the proper accounting officers of the Department, in addition to former appropriations, two thousand one hundred and eighty-seven dollars and fifty cents, or so much thereof as may be necessary.
Approved, June 17, 1844.