LIST OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF CONGRESS. xxi
P Shave Trade. An act to amend an act entitled “An not to amend an act entitled ‘ an act in ad- ag,
{T dition to the acts prohibiting the slave—trade.’ “July 17, 1862, ch. 197. . . . . . . . . . . . 692 pThe Steamer “Caotzacoalcos."An met authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to change the
E name of the steamship “Coatzscoalcos " to “America.” July 17, 1862, cli. 198 . ... 593 Accounts zyfbisbursing Officers. An not to provide for the more prompt settlement of the ac-
.) _· counts of disbursing oiicers. July 17, 1862, ch. 199 . . . . . 598
_ f Pay, gw:. of Army Ojieers. An act to deilne the pay and emoluments of certain omcers of the ‘ army, and for other purposes. July 17, 1862, cb. 200... . 594 Wu Militia. An act to amend the act calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the Union, ’ suppress insurrections, and repel invasions, approved February twenty-eight, seventeen
` hundred and ninety-five, and the acts amendatory thereof, and for other purposes.
July 17, 1862, ch. 201 597
E Payment to Jmssoud. An act to allow and pay to the State of Missouri the amount of money
expended by said State in the arming and paying of troops employed in the suppression of insurrection against the laws of the United States. July 17, 1862, ch. 202.. . . . .. 600
Oemtracts. An act to suspend temporarily an act entitled “An act to prevent and punish fraud E on theéxart of officers entrusted with making of contracts for the government}' ap- ? proved une two, eighteen hundred and sixty-two. July 17, 1862, ch. 208 . ... 600 The Navy. An act for the better government of the navy of the United States. July 17, 1862, g ch. 204 ... . . . . ... 600
»S'Iuy>mmter and Claim Agents. An act requiring the commanders of American vessels sailing
¥ to foreign ports and person prosecuting claims, to take the oath of allegiance. July 17,
1862, ch. 205 ... . 610 PUBLIC RESOLUTIONS. No. 1. Recognition of the Services of the late Brigadier- General Nathaniel Lyon, §·c. Joint resolution
é expressive of the recognition by Congress of the gallant and patriotic services of the late F Brigadier-General Nathaniel Lyon, and the officers and soldiers under his command at the battle of Springfield, Missouri. December 24, 1861. ... . . 611 r No. 2. Goods in Warehouse to pay Duties under Fmm Act. Joint resolution explanatory of an l act entitled "An act to increase the duties on tea, coiiee, and sugar," approved twenty- 4 fourth of December, eighteen hundred and sixty-one. January 11, 1862 . 611 No. 3. Henry Sawyer may accept a Medal from the Mug ry Holland. Joint resolution authorizing 1 Henry Sawyer to accept a medal. January 11, 1862. . . .. . . .. . .. 611 No. 4. Washington Infirmary. Joint resolution tbr the sale of the ruins of the Washington Infirmary. January 18, 1862 . .. 612 No. 5. Appropriation frr Printing. Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer certain balances of an appropriation for printing of the Second Session of the Thirty-sixth Congress, to the sum appropriated for the First Session of the Thirty-sixth Congress. January 21, 1862 . . 612 No. 6. Tax. Joint resolution declaratory of the purpose of Congress to impose a tax. January 21, 1862.. .. 612 No. 7. Presents to Navy O_]j‘icers _/iom the Japanese Government. A resolution authorizing certain officers of the navy to accept presents offered by the Japanese Government. January 25, 1862. . ... 612 No. 8. Joint Cbmmittee on Conduct of War. A. resolution for payment of the expenses of the joint committee of Congress appointed to inquire into the conduct of the war. January 27, 1862. ... . ... 618 No. 9. Allotment Certificates. A resolution in relation to allotment certiicates of pay to persons held as prisoners of war in the so-called Confederate States. February G, 1862. . . . . 618 No. 10. War Statistics. A resolution for the collection of war statistics. February 22, 1852. . 618 No. 11. Part Royal, TIzanlc.c£0r the Victory ut. .A. resolution tendering the thanks of Congress to Captain Samuel F. upont, and officers, petty officers, seamen, and marines under his command, for the victory at Port Royal. February 22, 1862. 618 No. 12. Vcwries, Dnanks to the Ann! and Nwyjbr. A resolution giving the thanks of Congress to the officers, soldiers, an seamen of the army and navy for their gallantry in the recent brilliant victories over the enemies of the nion and the Constitution. February 22, 1862. 613 No. 13. Loyal Indians. A resolution for the relief of the loyal portion of the Creek, Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw Indians. February 22, 1862. . . ... . . ... 618
