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LIST OF THE PUBLIC RESOLUTIONS OF CONGRESS. v Page No. 9. Shi Canal between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. A resolution rovidin for the neces- P P 8 , sary surveys for a ship canal between Luke Erie and Luke Ontario, for military, naval, and commercial purposes. March 22, 1861 ... . . 21 [No. 10.] Friction Ilhztnhes in Passenger Steamboats. 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 fpart by Steam,' and for other Pu1‘poscs," approved August thirtieth, eighteen hundred and fty··two, March 22, 1867 22 [No. ll.] Customs Duties. Joint resolution fixing the rate of duty on umbrellas, and on wire spiral furniture springs. March 25, 1867 . . . ... . 22 [No. 12.] Contraotjbr carrying the Mail. A resolution to terminate a contract of a member of Congress with the Post-Othee Department of the United States of America. March 26, 1867 .. .._ . ... . . . . 22 [No. 13.] lVorlrs my Art, Steam Plougfzs, Collection of Direct Taxes in lusurrectzbnarq Districts. Joint resolution providing for the importation into the United States of certain works of art duty free, and for other Purposes. March 26, 1867 . . .. 23 [No. 14.] [ww Mexico. A resolution to muke valid the laws of New Mexico pnssed at the session of the Lcgisluture held at Santa Fé, from the third day of December, eighteen hun~ drcd and sixty-six, to thirty-first day of January, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven. March 26, 1867 . 23 [N0. 15.] Diplomatic Service. A resolution concerning the uniform of persons in the diplomatic service of the United States. March 27, 1867 ... 23 [No. 16.] Cltzinttmts jbr Lost Property. A resolution declaring the meaning of the second seo tion of the act of the second of Mnreh eighteen hundred and aixty-onc, relative to the property lost in the military service. March 28, 1867 ... . . 24 [No. 17.] Destitute in the South. Joint resolution to furnish transportation of provisions to the destitute in the South. March 29, 1867 . 24 [N0. 18.] Members of Congress. Joint resolution in reference to the payment of the salaries of members of Congress. March 29, 1867 . . ... 24 [No. 19.] Customs Duties. Joint resolution to amend an act entitled "An Act to provide Increased Revenue from Imported Wool, and for other purposes." March 29, 1867 . 24 [No. 20.] Ship Canal. Louisville and Portland Canal. Joint resolution providing for the necessary surveys for a. ship canal around the fulls of the Ohio River, for military, naval, and commercial purposes. Marrli 29, 1867 . . ... 25 [No. 21.] Dredge Boats. Joint resolution to authorize the Secretary of War to build dredge boats for use at the mouth of the Mississippi River. March 29, 1867 ... 25 [No. 22.] Army Ofcers. Joint resolution authorizing the second auditor to settle the accounts of officers of the army in certain cases. March 29, 1867 .. . . .. 25 [No. 23.] Agricultural College Scrip. Joint resolution relative to the issue of agricultural college scrip to the States lately in rebellion. March 29, 1867 . ... . ... 25 [No. 24.] District of Columbia. A resolution in relation to the educational interests of the District of Columbia. March 29, 1867 ... . 26 [No. 25.] Colored Soldiers, Sailors, and lllarines. A resolution in reference to the collection and payment of moneys due oolorcd soldiers, sailors, and marines, or their heirs. March 29, 1867 .. ... . . ... . . .. ... ... 26 [No. 26.] District Elections in the District tf Columbia. A resolution relative to the payment of expenses incurred by the judges of election for the cities of Washington and Georgetown, District of Columbia. March 29, 1867 . ... .. 27 [No. 27.] iWestern and Nortlzwestern Rivers. A resolution in relation to the execution of surveys of rivers ordered by Congress. March :29, 1867 . 28 [No. 28.] Destitute in the Southern and Southwestern States. A resolution for the relief of the destitute in the Southern and Southwestern States. March 30, 1867 .. . 28 [No. 29.] Purchase and Distribution of Seeds. A resolution authorizing the transfer of certain funds, and providing for the purchase of seeds and their distribution in tho Southern States. March 30, 1867 ... . .. . ... 28 [No. 30.] Arms and Equipments for Tennessee. A resolution directing the Secretary of War to furnish certain arms and equipments to the State of·Tennessee. March 30, 1867 .. 28 [No. 31.] Payment in- Slaves drq/ted, {tc. as Volunteers. Joint resolution suspending all proceedings in relation to (payment for slaves drafted or received as volunteers in the military service of the Unite States. March 30, 1867 . ... 29 [N0. 32.] Rebel States. Joint resolution providing for the expenses of carrying into full eltect an a_ct entitled "An Act to provide for the more ellicient Government o the Rebel States." March 30, 1867 ... . . . ... . 29 [No. 33.] Traders at Military Posts. A resolution to authorize the commanding general of the army to permit traders to remain at certain military posts. March 30, 1867 . 29 [No. 34.] Rttqgles Property at New York Navy- Yard. A resolution for the purchase of lands adjoining the navy»yard at Brooklyn. March 30, 1867 . . . . 29