Journal: 1st-13th Congress . Repr. 14th Congress, 1st Session - 50th Congress, 2nd Session, Volume 1 |
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... land warrants to soldiers and sailors of the rebellion ; to the Committee on the Public Lands . By Mr. Valentine : A ... lands granted to it , and for other purposes ; to the Committee on Pacific Railroads . By Mr. Vance : A bill ( H. R. ...
... land warrants to soldiers and sailors of the rebellion ; to the Committee on the Public Lands . By Mr. Valentine : A ... lands granted to it , and for other purposes ; to the Committee on Pacific Railroads . By Mr. Vance : A bill ( H. R. ...
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... lands . From proceeds of sales of government property From profits on coinage , bullion deposits , and assays . From Indian trust funds .. : From deposits by individuals for surveying public lands .... From revenues of the District of ...
... lands . From proceeds of sales of government property From profits on coinage , bullion deposits , and assays . From Indian trust funds .. : From deposits by individuals for surveying public lands .... From revenues of the District of ...
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... lands be referred to the Com- mittee on the Public Lands . That so much as relates to the Pacific railroads , except as herein otherwise provided , be referred to the Committee on Pacific Railroads . That so much as relates to the ...
... lands be referred to the Com- mittee on the Public Lands . That so much as relates to the Pacific railroads , except as herein otherwise provided , be referred to the Committee on Pacific Railroads . That so much as relates to the ...
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... land office on the private land claim of the heirs of Thomas R. Jennings , deceased ; to the Committee on Private Land Claims . II . A letter from the Secretary of the Treasury , transmitting the annual report of operations and ...
... land office on the private land claim of the heirs of Thomas R. Jennings , deceased ; to the Committee on Private Land Claims . II . A letter from the Secretary of the Treasury , transmitting the annual report of operations and ...
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... land records of the District of Columbia . S. Res . 44. A joint resolution authorizing the payment of a portion of ... lands in the city of Erie , Pennsylvania , and to establish a home for indigent soldiers and sailors , had directed ...
... land records of the District of Columbia . S. Res . 44. A joint resolution authorizing the payment of a portion of ... lands in the city of Erie , Pennsylvania , and to establish a home for indigent soldiers and sailors , had directed ...
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Aldrich Amendment numbered appropriations Beltzhoover Benj bill H. R. Burrows Calkins cents per pound centum ad valorem Clerk acquaint Committee on Commerce Committee on Invalid Committee on Military Congress County Deuster Dezendorf Farwell following titles George George D Goldsmith W granting a pension Hammond Herr Smith Hewitt Hiscock House H. R. House having proceeded House of Representatives House recede Hyatt Smith Invalid Pensions James John John Hammond joint resolution Kasson Kelley latter motion Lowndes H McCoid motion to reconsider motion was agreed moved to reconsider Ordered Oscar Turner Peelle Pennsylvania petition of citizens Phineas Jones printed privileged question read twice reconsider be laid reconsider the vote referred as follows relief request the concurrence Resolved Rice Richardson Robeson Robinson Secretary Senate numbered Senate therewith Shallenberger Singleton Speaker Speaker's table Stockslager tobacco Townsend unanimous consent United Van Aernam vote last taken Whole House William William E writing thereon
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Page 163 - Such examinations shall be practical in their character, and so far as may be shall relate to those matters which will fairly test the relative capacity and fitness of the persons examined to discharge the duties of the service into which they seek to be appointed.
Page 610 - ... but the repeal of existing laws or modifications thereof embraced in this act shall not affect any act done, or any right accruing or accrued, or any suit or proceeding had or commenced in any civil cause before the said repeal or modifications; but all rights and liabilities under said laws shall continue and may be enforced in the same manner as if said repeal or modifications had not been made.
Page 601 - Books, libraries, usual and reasonable furniture, and similar household effects of persons or families from foreign countries, all the foregoing if actually used abroad by them not less than one year, and not intended for any other person or persons, nor for sale.
Page 572 - That upon the reimportation of articles once exported, of the growth, product, or manufacture of the United States, upon which no internal tax has been assessed or paid, or upon which such tax has been paid and refunded by allowance or drawback, there shall be levied, collected, and paid a duty equal to the tax imposed by the internal-revenue laws upon such articles...
Page 678 - The rules of parliamentary practice comprised in Jefferson's Manual shall govern the House in all cases to which they are applicable, and in which they are not inconsistent with the standing rules and orders of the House, and joint rules of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Page 164 - State and Territory where examinations are to take place, designate and select a suitable number of persons, not less than three, in the official service of the United States, residing in said State or Territory, after consulting the head of the department or office in which such persons serve, to be members of boards of examiners...
Page 571 - Act as chargeable with duty, shall pay the same rate of duty which is levied on the enumerated article which it most resembles in any of the particulars before mentioned ; and if any nonenumerated article equally resembles two or more enumerated articles on which different rates of duty are chargeable, there shall be levied on such nonenumerated article the same rate of duty as is chargeable on the article which it resembles paying the highest rate of duty...
Page 165 - ... representations concerning the same or concerning the person examined, or who shall willfully and corruptly furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose of either improving or injuring the prospects or chances of any person so examined, or to be examined, being appointed, employed, or promoted...
Page 607 - ... may be imported in bond under such regulations as the Secretary of the Treasury may prescribe; and upon proof that such materials have been used for such purposes no duties shall be paid thereon.
Page 571 - States; and such goods, wares, or merchandise, ship, or vessel, and cargo shall be liable to be seized', prosecuted, and condemned, in like manner, and under the same regulations, restrictions, and provisions as have been heretofore established for the recovery, collection, distribution, and remission of forfeitures to the United States by the several Revenue Laws.