RESOLUTIONS. [No. 1.] A Resolution supplementary to other Joint Resolutions to enable the People of the March 12, 1867. United States to participate in the Advantages of the Universal Exhibition at Paris, in 1867. sion of the Unit Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, I. That the commission of the The commisUnited States at the Universal Exhibition to be held at Paris in the year sd States at the eighteen hundred and sixty-seven shall consist of the commissioner-gen- Universal Exhi eral and honorary commissioner, whose appointment was approved by the bition of Paris joint resolution of January twenty-two [fifteen], eighteen hundred and to consist of sixty-six; also of the thirty commissioners whose appointment was provided for by the joint resolution of July five, eighteen hundred and sixty- 347, 362. six, and of twenty commissioners, whose appointment is hereinafter provided for. whom. President of the commission. when and at II. That the commissioner-general shall be the president of the commission thus constituted, with a vote on all questions that may arise. III. That the commission shall meet at Paris as early as possible Commission before the opening of the exhibition, upon the call of the commissioner- to meet in Paris, general, and, when properly organized, shall make such rules and regula- whose call; tions as may be necessary for efficient action, with power to elect a vice-president from their own number, who, in the absence of the commissioner-general, shall preside at all meetings of the commission, and to appoint committees and chairmen of groups. to make rules, &c. elect vicepresident, and appoint commit tees and chairmen; may designate honorary com IV. That the commission may designate additional persons, not exceeding twenty in number, being citizens of the United States, known to be skilled in any branch of industry or art, who are hereby authorized to attend the exhibition in behalf of the United States, as honorary commis- tion; sioners without compensation. missioners without compensa may employ secretary, clerks, V. That the commission may employ a secretary and clerks for the commission, the necessary scientific assistants and draughtsmen, and may and draughtsengage suitable rooms for the commission. men. VI. That no commissioner shall act as agent for the show or sale of any article at the exhibition, or be interested, directly or indirectly, in ioner to act as any profits from any such article. SEC. 2. And be it further resolved, That fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary for the purposes severally specified, are hereby appropriated out of any moneys in the treasury not otherwise appropriated: For additional freights from New York to Havre. For return freight of articles owned by the United States or lent to the government by individuals. For marine and fire insurance on the articles thus lent. For additional steam-power at Paris, in the "palace" and the " nex." or supplemental building, and in grounds adjacent. an agent, &c. Appropriation; for freights and transportation; for insurance; steam-power at Paris; exhibition of machines, erec For the exhibition of machines, agricultural and other, and for the erection of buildings to illustrate the education and agriculture of the tion of buildings, United States, and for the collection of specimens of agricultural produc- &c. tions, under the joint resolution for that purpose. Appropriation for collecting, For the necessary expense of collecting, classifying, labelling, and &c. specimens of packing mineralogical and metallurgical specimens, to complete the exhi mineral wealth; bition of the mineral wealth of the United States. laborers and incidental expenses. Detailed state ment of expendi tures to be made to Congress through the Department of State. For the necessary expense of laborers and extra service in the offices at Paris and New York, and for the expenses of a secretary, clerks, scientific assistants and draughtsmen, rooms, and other incidental expenses of the commission. SEC. 3. And be it further resolved, That it shall be the duty of the general agent at New York, and of the commissioner-general at Paris, to transmit to Congress, through the Department of State, a detailed statement of the manner in which the expenditures herein authorized are made by them respectively. APPROVED, March 12, 1867. March 12, 1867. [No. 2.] A Resolution extending the Time for the Completion of the Improvement of the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers. Fox and Wisconsin rivers extended. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Time for com- States of America in Congress assembled, That the time provided for the pletion of the improvement of the completion of the improvement of the Fox and Wisconsin rivers, and a canal connecting the same, by section three of an act of Congress, approved August eighth, eighteen hundred and forty-six, entitled, "An act 1846, ch. 170, § to grant a certain quantity of land to aid in the improvement of the Fox Vol. ix. p. 83. and Wisconsin rivers, and to connect the same by a canal in the Territory of Wisconsin," be, and the same hereby is, extended for the term of five years from and after the approval of this resolution, with all the rights and privileges conferred by said act. 3. March 16, 1867. Thanks of Congress to George Peabody. A gold medal to be presented to Mr. Peabody in the name of the people of the United States. Appropriation. APPROVED, March 12, 1867. [No. 3.] A Resolution presenting the Thanks of Congress to George Peabody. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the thanks of Congress be, and they hereby are, presented to George Peabody of Massachusetts, for his great and peculiar beneficence in giving a large sum of money, amounting to two million dollars, for the promotion of education in the more destitute portions of the southern and southwestern States, the benefits of which, according to his direction, are to be distributed among the entire population without any distinction, except what may be found in needs or opportunities of usefulness. SEC. 2. And be it further resolved, That it shall be the duty of the President to cause a gold medal to be struck, with suitable devices and inscriptions, which, together with a copy of this resolution, shall be presented to Mr. Peabody in the name of the people of the United States. SEC. 3. And be it further resolved, That a sufficient sum of money to carry this resolution into effect is hereby appropriated out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. APPROVED, March 16, 1867. March 16, 1867. [No. 4.] A Resolution for the Relief of Freedmen or Destitute Colored People in the District of Columbia. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Appropriation States of America in Congress assembled, That fifteen thousand dollars be, for the relief of and the same is hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the relief of freedmen or destitute colored people in the District of Columbia, the same to be expended under the direction of the commissioner of the bureau of freedmen and refugees. APPROVED, March 16, 1867. freedmen or destitute colored people in the District of Columbia; how to be expended. [No. 5. Joint Resolution to authorize the refunding of discriminating Duties exacted March 22, 1867. upon Merchandise imported in Hawaiian Vessels. duties exacted Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Discriminating Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized to remit or refund all duties which upon merchanhave been assessed since the first day of January, one thousand eight hun- dise imported in dred and sixty-five, on Hawaiian vessels and their cargoes beyond the Hawaiian vesamount which would have been payable on vessels of the United States funded. and their cargoes. APPROVED, March 22, 1867. sels to be re [Nɔ. 6.] Joint Resolution in Relation to certain Coin and Bullion on special Deposit in March 22, 1867. the Treasury. Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the one hundred thouCertain coin sand dollars, or thereabout, in coin and bullion, now on special deposit in and bullion on special deposit the treasury of the United States, after said bullion is converted by direc- in the treasury tions of the treasurer into coin, be paid into the treasury. APPROVED, March 22, 1867. [No. 7. Joint Resolution authorizing the Secretary of War to turn over certain Property of the United States, at Camp Chase, Ohio, for the Use of the National Asylum for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, and for other Purposes. to be converted The barracks, Chase, Ohio, to Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of War be, and hereby is, authorized to turn over the barracks, buildings, and &c. at Camp other property of the United States, now at Camp Chase, near Columbus, be turned over Ohio, to the board of managers of the national asylum for disabled volun- to the managers teer soldiers, for the use and benefit of such soldiers. of the national asylum for dis SEC. 2. And be it further resolved, That the Secretary of War be, and abled volunteer hereby is, authorized to sell such surplus clothing, quartermaster's and soldiers. Surplus clothmedical stores, as he may deem expedient, at first prices, to the national ing and certain asylum for the use of disabled volunteer soldiers therein. stores may be sold to the asyAPPROVED, March 22, 1867. lum at first prices. [No. 8.] Joint Resolution to supply an Omission in the Enrolment of the "Act to provide March 22, 1867. increased Revenue from imported Wool, and for other Purposes." WHEREAS, in the enrolment of the bill entitled "An Act to provide increased revenue from imported wool, and for other purposes," approved March second, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, the words "Canada long wools" were inadvertently omitted from the paragraph designated under the heading "Class 2. Combing Wools"; and whereas, said words are in the engrossed bill, and were intended as part of the act aforesaid, as passed by the Thirty-ninth Congress: Therefore, 1867, ch. 197. Vol. xiv. p. 559. Preamble. "Canada long cluded in "Class Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the "Act to provide increased revenue from imported wool, and for other purposes," aforesaid, wools", to be inbe, and is hereby, amended by inserting after the words "Down combing 2. Combing wools," in the paragraph headed "Class 2. Combing Wools" the words wools." "Canada long wools." APPROVED, March 22, 1867. [No. 91, A Resolution providing for the necessary Surveys for a Ship Canal between March 22, 1867. Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, for military, naval, and commercial Purposes, Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to cause surveys, with plans and Surveys, plans, and estimates to be made for a ship canal to connect lakes Erie and Ontario. estimates of cost, to be made by an officer of engineers for a ship canal to connect lakes Erie and Ontario, or the navigable waters thereof, of suitable location and dimensions for military, naval, and commercial purposes, 1866, ch. 138. and that the expenses of the same be defrayed from the sums appropriated in the acts of June twenty-three, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, and March two, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, for examinations and surveys relating to the improvement of harbors and rivers on the northwestern lakes. 1867, ch. 144. Vol. xiv. pp. 70, 418. March 22, 1867. 1852, ch. 106, § 9. Vol. x. p. 66. APPROVED, March 22, 1867. [No. 10.] A Resolution amending the ninth Section of "An Act to amend an Act entitled 'An Act to provide for the better Security of the Lives of Passengers on board of Vessels propelled in whole or in part by Steam,' and for other Purposes," approved August thirtieth, eighteen hundred and fifty-two. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Friction-match- States of America in Congress assembled, That the fifth division of the es may be car- ninth section of an act entitled "An Act to amend an act entitled an act ried on board passenger steam- to provide for the better security of the lives of passengers on board of boats, and how. vessels propelled in whole or part by steam and for other purposes," approved August thirtieth, in the year eighteen hundred and fifty-two, is so far amended that inspectors may, in the license therein provided for, exempt a steamer from the obligation to carry in a safe, chest, or apartment, composed of or lined with metal, compact packages of friction-matches, securely packed in strong, tight wooden chests or boxes, the covers of which shall be firmly fastened on by locks, screws, or other fastenings, and which shall be stowed in a safe part of the steamer designated in their license by the inspectors, and at a safe distance from any fire. APPROVED, March 22, 1867. [No. 11.] Joint Resolution fixing the Rate of Duty on Umbrellas, and on Wire Spiral March 25, 1867. Furniture Springs. Duty upon imported umbrellas, sun shades, &c. and on wire spiral furniture springs. March 26, 1867. Preamble. 1808, ch. 48. Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the passage of this joint resolution, there shall be levied, collected, and paid upon umbrellas, parasols, and sun-shades, imported from foreign countries, when made of silk, no lower rate of duty than that now imposed upon piece and dress silks, namely, sixty per centum ad valorem; and when made of other materials than silk, the duty shall be fifty per centum ad valorem; and that wire spiral furniture springs, imported from foreign countries, manufactured of iron wire, shall be required to pay the same rate of duty as now imposed on iron wire, namely, two cents per pound, and fifteen per centum ad valorem. APPROVED, March 25, 1867. No. 12.] A Resolution to terminate a Contract of a Member of Congress with the Post- WHEREAS it is declared by an act of Congress, approved April twentyVol. ii. p. 484. first, eighteen hundred and eight, that "No member of Congress shall directly or indirectly, himself or by any other person, in trust for him, or for his use or benefit, or on his account, execute, hold, or enjoy, in whole or in part, any contract or agreement, hereafter to be made, or entered into, with any officer of the United States Postmaster General to cancel a certain * * * or to any benefit to arise therefrom," and so forth; and whereas the present contractor for route No. 14782, from Lincoln, California, to Portland, Oregon, has recently been elected United States Senator: Therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Postmaster-General be, and he is hereby, authorized to cancel the contract between the United contract for con- States and the present contractor for the transportation of the mail on veying the mail, route No. 14782, between Lincoln, California and Portland, Oregon, an one. nulling the same in the usual way, to take effect on the thirtieth day of and make a new September, anno Domini eighteen hundred and sixty-seven. And it is hereby made the duty of the Postmaster-General, after the passage of this resolution, to advertise for bids, for the performance of the service, for the residue of the contract term, for at least sixty days, in at least one newspaper published at the seat of government of the State of California; and one newspaper published in Portland, Oregon, and to contract with the lowest responsible bidder: Provided, That the Postmaster-General, in accordance with the usage of the Department, shall have the power to reject any bid which he may deem exorbitant. APPROVED, March 26, 1867. [No. 13.] Joint Resolution providing for the Importation into the United States of certain March 26, 1867. Works of Art Duty free, and for other Purposes. Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the passage imported for Objects of art of this joint resolution, any object of art imported by any individual or as- presentation to sociation of individuals for presentation, as a gift, to the United States the United government, or to any State, county, or municipal government, shall be States, or to any admitted free of duty, under such rules and regulations as the Secretary municipal gov of the Treasury may prescribe. State, county, or ernment, to be free of duty. Duties paid remitted. Time extended. SEC. 2. And be it further resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is, authorized to refund the duties paid on any steam on certain steamagricultural machinery imported into the United States during the current ploughs may be fiscal year as models or for experimental purposes, and to remit the duties on any steam machinery of like description which may be imported for such purpose prior to the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and sixtyeight: Provided, That this section shall apply only to steam ploughs. SEC. 3. And be it further resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury Employment is hereby authorized and required to discontinue the employment of any the collection of of persons for officer or person employed under the acts for the collection of direct taxes direct taxes in in insurrectionary districts within the United States, whenever in his judg- insurrectionary ment their service is no longer needed, and he is hereby authorized to discontinued devolve upon any officer or officers of internal revenue in said districts any portion of the duties imposed by said acts, who shall perform such duties without additional compensation. APPROVED, March 26, 1867. districts to be when, &c. Such duties tc be performed by whom. [No. 14.] A Resolution to make valid the Laws of New Mexico passed at the Session of March 26, 1867. the Legislature held at Santa Fé, from the third Day of December, eighteen hundred and sixty-six, to thirty-first day of January, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven. Certain laws Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the laws passed by the legislative assembly of the Territory of New Mexico, at its last session, passed by the legislative aswhich began on the third day of December, eighteen hundred and sixty- sembly of New six, and ending on the thirty-first day of January, eighteen hundred and Mexico made sixty-seven, and signed by W. F. M. Army, acting secretary and acting governor of said Territory of New Mexico, shall have the same force and effect as though the same had been approved and signed by the governor duly appointed, subject to the future revision and approval of Congress. APPROVED, March 26, 1867. valid. [No. 15.] A Resolution concerning the Uniform of Persons in the Diplomatic Service of March 27, 1867. the United States. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Persons in the States of America in Congress assembled, That all persons in the diplo- vice of the Unitdiplomatic sermatic service of the United States are prohibited from wearing any uni- ed States not to form or official costume not previously authorized by Congress. APPROVED, March 27, 1867. wear any uniform, &c. unless, &c. |