United States Statutes at Large/Volume 4/Lists and Tables/19th Congress

2821918United States Statutes at Large, Volume 4, Lists and Tables — Acts of the Nineteenth Congress of the United StatesUnited States Congress


STATUTE Ⅰ.—1825, 1826.

 

Page

Appropriation for Members and Expenses of Congress. An Act making appropriation for compensation to the members and officers, and for the contingent expenses of the two houses of Congress. (Obsolete.)Dec. 23, 1825.
137
Pensions. An act making appropriations for the payment of the revolutionary and other pensioners of the United States. (Obsolete.)Jan. 18, 1826.
137
District Court in New York. An act for altering the time of holding the district court in the northern district of New York.Feb. 1, 1826.
138
Compensation of the Officers of Congress and Librarian. An act to revive and continue in force an act, entitled “An act fixing the compensation of the secretary of the Senate and clerk of the House of Representatives, of the clerks employed in their offices, and of the librarian.”Feb. 1, 1826.
138
An Act concerning Wreckers, passed by the Governor and Legislature of Florida, annulled. An act to annul “An act concerning wreckers and wrecked property,” passed by the governor and legislative council of the territory of Florida.Feb. 1, 1826.
138
The Legislature of Ohio authorized to sell Lands appropriated for the Use of Schools. An act to authorize the legislature of the state of Ohio to sell the lands heretofore appropriated for the use of schools in that state. (Obsolete.)Feb. 1, 1826.
138
Appropriations for the Library of Congress. An act making appropriations for the purchase of books and defraying certain expenses for the use of the library of Congress. (Obsolete.)March 3, 1826.
139
Transportation of the Mail between Vincennes and St. Louis. An act concerning the transportation of the mail between Vincennes and St. Louis.March 3, 1826.
139
Survey of the Route of a Canal between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico. An act for the survey of a route for a canal between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico.March 3, 1826.
139
Georgetown, District of Columbia. An act to extend the limits of Georgetown in the District of Columbia.March 3, 1826.
140
Appropriations for the Navy for the year 1826. An act making appropriations for the support of the navy of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six. (Obsolete.)March 14, 1826.
140
Appropriation for the Support of Government in 1826. An act making an appropriation for the support of government for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six. (Obsolete.)March 14, 1826.
142
Appropriations for certain Fortifications for 1826. An act making appropriations for certain fortifications of the United States, for the year eighteen hundred and twenty-six, and for other purposes. (Obsolete.)March 14, 1826.
149
Three per Cent. Fund in the State of Mississippi. An act to authorize the legislature of the state of Mississippi to appropriate the amount of the three per cent. fund, arising from the sales of public lands. (Obsolete.)March 14, 1826.
149
Appropriations for the Indian Department. An act making appropriations for the Indian department, for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six. (Obsolete.)March 25, 1826.
150
Appropriations for the Military Service. An act making appropriations for the military service of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six. (Obsolete.)March 25, 1826.
150
Land Claims in Louisiana. An act to confirm the supplementary report of the commissioners of the western district of Louisiana. (Obsolete.)March 31, 1826.
152
Additional Naval Force. An act to provide for the employment of an additional naval force. (Obsolete.)April 5, 1826.
152
Land District in Arkansas. An act to extend the land districts in the territory of Arkansas.April 5, 1826.
153
District Court of the Western District of Pennsylvania. An act for altering the time of holding one term of the district court for the western district of Pennsylvania.April 5, 1826.
153
A Canal authorized through the Public Ground at Pittsburg. An act to authorize the state of Pennsylvania to lay out and make a canal through the United States’ public ground near the city of Pittsburg.April 14, 1826.
153
Duties on Vessels of the Republic of Colombia. An act to equalize the duties on vessels of the Republic of Colombia and their cargoes.April 20, 1826.
154
Post-roads in Mississippi. An act appropriating a sum of money for the repair of the post-roads between Jackson and Columbus, in the state of Mississippi.April 20, 1826.
154
Pre-emption of Public Lands. An act giving the right of pre-emption in the purchase of lands to certain settlers in the states of Alabama, Mississippi, and territory of Florida.April 22, 1826.
154
Land Claims in Florida. An act to confirm the reports of the commissioners for ascertaining claims and titles to lands in West Florida, and for other purposes.April 22, 1826.
156
Professors, &c., in Seminaries of Learning in the District of Columbia, exempted from Militia Duty. An act to exempt the professors, tutors, stewards, and students of the different seminaries of learning, in the District of Columbia, from militia duty.May 4, 1826.
157
Line between Georgia and Florida. An act to authorize the President of the United States to run and mark a line dividing the territory of Florida from the state of Georgia.May 4, 1826.
157
Land Districts in Missouri. An act to extend the lines of certain land districts in the state of Missouri.May 4, 1826.
158
Mission to Panama. An act making appropriations for carrying into effect the appointment of a mission at the Congress of Panama. (Obsolete.)May 4, 1826.
158
Debt by the Purchasers of Public Lands. An act making further provision for the extinguishment of the debt due to the United States by the purchasers of public lands.May 4, 1826.
158
Land Claims in Mississippi. An act supplementary to the several acts for ascertaining titles and claims to lands in the St. Helena and Jackson Courthouse land districts.May 4, 1826.
159
Deserters from French Ships in the Ports of the United States. An act to provide for the apprehension and delivery of deserters from French ships in the ports of the United States. (Obsolete.)May 4, 1826.
160
Supreme Court—Circuit Courts of Georgia and South Carolina. An act for altering the time of holding the session of the Supreme Court of the United States, and of the sessions of the circuit courts of the United States for the districts of Georgia and South Carolina.May 4, 1826.
160
Circuit Courts of New York and Connecticut. An act to alter the times of holding the circuit court of the United States for the district of New York, and the April term of the circuit court for the district of Connecticut.May 13, 1826.
161
Interest due to the State of Maryland. An act authorizing the payment of interest due to the state of Maryland. (Obsolete.)May 13, 1826.
161
Subscription to Stock in the Louisville and Portland Canal. An act to authorize a subscription for stock, on the part of the United States, in the Louisville and Portland Canal Company.May 13, 1826.
162
Compensation and Mileage to Members of Congress. An act making further appropriations for compensation and mileage to the members of the Senate and House of Representatives. (Obsolete.)May 13, 1826.
162
Charter of Alexandria. An act further to amend the charter of the town of Alexandria.May 13, 1826.
162
Territory of Florida. An act to amend the several acts for the establishment of a territorial government in Florida.May 15, 1826.
164
Sale of House and Lot, &c., in Louisiana. An act for the sale of a house and lot in New Orleans, and a store-house at the quarantine grounds in Louisiana.May 15, 1826.
167
Land Districts in the Territory of Michigan. An act to alter the lines between the land districts in the territory of Michigan.May 16, 1826.
167
Direct Taxes. An act to extend the time allowed for the redemption of land sold for direct taxes, in certain cases.May 16, 1826.
168
Land Claims in Opelousas, Louisiana. An act to confirm certain claims to lands in the district of Opelousas, in Louisiana.May 16, 1826.
168
Navy of the United States. An act supplementary to “An act for the gradual increase of the Navy of the United States.”May 17, 1826.
168
Subscription to the Stock of the Dismal Swamp Canal. An act for the subscription of stock in the Dismal Swamp Canal Company.May 18, 1826.
169
Sale of a House at the Hague. An act to authorize the sale and conveyance of the house belonging to the United States at the Hague. (Obsolete.)May 18, 1826.
169
Appropriations for Ten Sloops of War, &c. An act making further appropriation for ten sloops of war, and re-appropriating certain balances carried to the surplus fund. (Obsolete.)May 18, 1826.
170
Lighthouses. An act authorizing the building of lighthouses and light-vessels, erecting beacon-lights, placing buoys, removing obstructions in the river Savannah, and for other purposes.May 18, 1826.
170
Accountability for Army Clothing—Quartermaster’s Department. An act regulating the accountability for clothing and equipage issued to the army of the United States, and for the better organization of the quartermaster’s department.May 18, 1826.
173
Compensation to Witnesses for the United States imprisoned. An act to allow compensation to such witnesses, on the part of the United States, as may be imprisoned, to compel their attendance in court on account of their inability to give security in a recognisance.May 20, 1826.
174
The Statues of Washington and Hamilton to be imported free of Duty. An act authorizing the importation of statues of George Washington and Alexander Hamilton free of duty. (Obsolete.)May 20, 1826.
175
Interest due to the State of Delaware. An act authorizing the payment of interest due to the state of Delaware. (Obsolete.)May 20, 1826.
175
Improvement of Harbours and Rivers. An act for improving certain harbours, and the navigation of certain rivers and creeks, and for authorizing surveys to be made of certain bays, sounds, and rivers, therein mentioned. (Obsolete.)May 20, 1826.
175
Interest due to the City of Baltimore. An act to authorize the payment of interest to the city of Baltimore. (Obsolete.)May 20, 1826.
177
Turnpike Road in the County of Alexandria. An act to amend an act, entitled “An act to incorporate a company for making a certain turnpike road in the county of Alexandria,” passed thirteenth July, one thousand eight hundred and thirteen.May 20, 1826.
177
Penitentiary in the District of Columbia. An act to provide for erecting a penitentiary in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.May 20, 1826.
178
Arsenal in Georgia. An act concerning the United States’ Arsenal in Georgia.May 20, 1826.
178
Lands for the Support of Schools. An act to appropriate lands for the support of schools in certain townships and fractional townships, not before provided for.May 20, 1826.
179
Arsenal at St. Louis. An act to authorize the Secretary of the War Department to purchase a site for an arsenal at St. Louis, in the state of Missouri, and to provide for the erection of an arsenal on the same.May 20, 1826.
179
District Courts of Western Pennsylvania. An act to authorize the judge of the district court for the western district of Virginia to hold the district court for the western district of Pennsylvania, for the trial of certain cases. (Obsolete.)May 20, 1826.
180
Seminary of Learning in Michigan. An act concerning a seminary of learning in the territory of Michigan.May 20, 1826.
180
Washington Canal. An act to extend the width of the Washington canal.May 20, 1826.
180
Indian Treaties. An act making appropriations to defray the expenses of negotiating and carrying into effect certain Indian treaties. (Obsolete.)May 20, 1826.
181
Charter of Georgetown. An act further to amend the charter of Georgetown, in the District of Columbia.May 20, 1826.
183
Pensioners at Pittsburg. An act to provide for paying certain pensioners at Pittsburg, in the state of Pennsylvania.May 20, 1826.
184
District Courts in Western Virginia. An act for altering the time for holding the courts of the United States, in the western district of Virginia.May 20, 1826.
184
Executions in the Courts in Cases where the State has been divided into two Districts. An act relative to the issuing of executions in the district and circuit courts of the United States, in certain cases.May 20, 1826.
184
Seat of Justice in Gallatin County, Illinois. An act concerning the seat of justice in Gallatin county in the state of Illinois.May 20, 1826.
184
Indian Treaties. An act to enable the President to hold treaties with certain Indian tribes.May 20, 1826.
185
Fees of the District Attorney of Missouri. An act allowing fees to the district attorney of Missouri.May 20, 1826.
185
Public Land in Ohio. An act supplementary to “An act providing for the disposition of three several tracts of land in Tuascarawas county, in the state of Ohio, and for other purposes,” passed the twenty-sixth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-four.May 20, 1826.
185
District Courts in North Carolina. An act to alter the time of holding the district courts in the district of North Carolina.May 20, 1826.
186
Incorporation of the City of Washington. An act supplementary to an act, entitled “An act to incorporate the inhabitants of the city of Washington, and to repeal all acts heretofore passed for that purpose,” passed fifteenth May, eighteen hundred and twenty.May 20, 1826.
186
District Courts in the District of Columbia. An act altering the times of holding the district courts in the District of Columbia.May 20, 1826.
186
Circuit and District Courts in Ohio. An act to fix the time of holding the circuit and district courts of the United States in the district of Ohio.May 20, 1826.
187
Removal of the Creek Indians to the West of the Mississippi. An act to aid certain Indians of the Creek nation in their removal to the west of the Mississippi. (Obsolete.)May 20, 1826.
187
Transportation of Goods, &c. An act to allow the transportation of goods, wares, and merchandise to and from Philadelphia and Baltimore by the way of Lancaster and York, or by the mail-route.May 20, 1826.
188
Treaties with the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. An act to enable the President of the United States to hold a treaty with the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations of Indians.May 20, 1826.
188
Grand Jurors in the District Courts. An act to regulate the summoning of grand jurors, in the district court.May 20, 1826.
188
Sales of Land in the State of Mississippi. An act declaring valid, and legalizing certain sales of land in the state of Mississippi.May 20, 1826.
189
Virginia Military Land Warrants. An act to extend the time for locating Virginia military land warrants, and returning surveys thereon to the general land office.May 20, 1826.
189
Road in Alabama. An act appropriating a sum of money for the repair of the post-road from the Chatahoochie to Line creek, in the state of Alabama.May 20, 1826.
190
Evidence of Sales of Lands for Direct Taxes. An act to perpetuate the evidence relating to the sale of dwelling-houses, lots, and lands for the non-payment of direct taxes due to the United States.May 20, 1826.
190
Bounty Lands. An act authorizing certain soldiers in the late war to surrender the bounty lands drawn by them, and to locate others in lieu thereof.May 22, 1826.
190
Treaty with the Creek Nation. An act making appropriations to carry into effect the treaty concluded between the United States and the Creek nation, ratified the twenty-second of April, eighteen hundred and twenty-six. (Obsolete.)May 22, 1826.
191
District Courts in Alabama. An act to fix the times and places of holding the district courts of the United States in the districts of Alabama.May 22, 1826.
192
Appeals and Writs of Error from the Northern District of New York. An act allowing appeals and writs of error from the decisions in the district court in the northern district of New York, in certain cases. (Obsolete.)May 22, 1826.
192
Interest to the State of New York. An act authorizing the payment of interest due to the state of New York.May 22, 1826.
192
Compensation to Registers and Receivers of the Land Offices. An act to compensate the registers and receivers of the land offices, for extra services rendered under the provisions of the act of the second of March, eighteen hundred and twenty-one.May 22, 1826.
193
Compensation to Receivers of Public Moneys. An act to compensate receivers of public moneys for transporting and depositing the same.May 22, 1826.
193
Appropriations for the Public Buildings in Washington. An act making appropriations for the public buildings in Washington, and for other purposes.May 22, 1826.
194
Relief of Florida Indians. An act for the relief of the Florida Indians. May 22, 1826.
194

RESOLUTIONS.

1. Resolution directing a survey of certain routes between Baltimore and Philadelphia for a post-road.May 4, 1826.
194
2. Resolution expressive of the sense of Congress of the gallant conduct of Lieutenant Duncan, of the United States Navy.May 13, 1826.
195
3. Resolution directing a system of cavalry tactics and a system of instruction for artillery to be prepared for the use of the cavalry and artillery of the militia.May 18, 1826.
195
4. Resolution authorizing the delivery of rifles promised to Captain Aitkin’s volunteers, at the siege of Plattsburg.May 20, 1826.
195
5. Resolution directing surveys and estimates for dry docks.May 22, 1826.
195

STATUTE Ⅱ.—1827

Evidence in the Courts of the United States. An act to provide for taking evidence in the courts of the United States, in certain cases.Jan. 24, 1827.
197
Lands in Missouri for Seminaries of Learning. An act concerning the selection of certain lands heretofore granted by compact to the state of Missouri for seminaries of learning. (Obsolete.)Jan. 24, 1827.
200
Government of the Territory of Michigan. An act to allow the citizens of the territory of Michigan to elect the members of their legilsative council, and for other purposes. (Obsolete.)Jan. 29, 1827.
200
Pensioners. An act making appropriations for the payment of the revolutionary and other pensioners of the United States. (Obsolete,)Jan. 29, 1827.
201
Lands for the Seminaries of Learning and for the Deaf and Dumb Asylum of Kentucky. An act to provide for the location of two townships of land reserved for a seminary of learning in the territory of Florida, and to complete the location of the grant to the Deaf and Dumb Asylum of Kentucky. (Obsolete.)Jan. 29, 1827.
201
Private Land Claims in Florida. An act to provide for the confirmation and settlement of private land claims in East Florida, and for other purposes.Feb. 8, 1827.
202
Land Prizes in Lotteries in the City of Washington. An act to authorize the corporation of the city of Washington to introduce into the lotteries they are authorized to establish certain land prizes herein mentioned. (Obsolete.)Feb. 22, 1827.
205
Reports of the Decisions of the Supreme Court. An act to provide for the reports of the decisions of the Supreme Court. (Expired.)Feb. 22, 1827.
205
Land Office in Mississippi. An act to authorize the President of the United States to remove the land office in the Choctaw district, in the state of Mississippi.Feb. 22, 1827.
205
Ports of Entry. An act concerning the entry of vessels at the port of Fairfield, in Connecticut.Feb. 22, 1827.
206
Exemption from Duties on Swedish and Norwegian Vessels. An act to exempt Swedish and Norwegian vessels, and the merchandise imported therein, from the payment of discriminating duties of tonnage and impost, for a limited time, and for other purposes.Feb. 22, 1827.
206
Appropriations for the support of the Navy. An act making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States, for the year eighteen hundred and twenty-seven. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1827.
206
Appropriations for the Support of Government. An act making appropriations for the support of government, for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1827.
208
Appropriations for the Military Service. An act making appropriations for the military service of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1827.
214
Appropriations for Fortifications. An act making appropriations for certain fortifications of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1827.
216
Appropriations for Barracks, Store-houses, &c. An act making appropriations for the erection and completion of certain barracks, store-houses, and hospitals, and for other purposes. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1827.
217
Appropriations for the Indian Department. An act making appropriations for the Indian department, for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1827.
217
Appropriations for the Public Buildings. An act making appropriations for the public buildings and other objects.March 2, 1827.
218
Lands to the Inhabitants of New Madrid. An act supplementary to “An act to perfect certain locations and sales of the public lands in Missouri,” passed April the twenty-sixth, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two.March 2, 1827.
219
Military Land Warrants to Officers and Soldiers of the Revolutionary Army. An act to extend the time of issuing and locating military land warrants to officers and soldiers of the revolutionary army. (Expired.)March 2, 1827.
219
Claims under the Treaty of Ghent. An act to provide for the adjustment of claims to persons entitled to indemnification under the first article of the treaty of Ghent, and for the distribution, among such claimants, of the sum paid, and to be paid, by the government of Great Britain, under the convention between the United States and his Britannic majesty, concluded at London, on the thirteenth of November, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six.March 2, 1827.
219
Post-roads. An act to establish sundry post-roads.March 2, 1827.
221
Library of Congress. An act making an appropriation for the purchase of books for the use of the library of Congress, and for other purposes. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1827.
226
District Court of Alabama. An act to alter the time of holding the district court of the United States for the southern district of Alabama, and for other purposes.March 2, 1827.
226
Compensation to Officers of the Army. An act giving further compensation to the captains and subalterns of the army of the United States, in certain cases.March 2, 1827.
227
Roads in Florida. An act authorizing the completion and repair of certain roads in the territory of Florida, and for other purposes.March 2, 1827.
227
Cumberland Road. An act for the preservation of the Cumberland Road.March 2, 1827.
228
Duties on Vessels from Hamburg refunded. An act to refund certain duties paid upon vessels belonging to citizens of Hamburg and their cargoes.March 2, 1827.
228
Harbours, &c. of the United States. An act to authorize the improving of certain harbours, the building of piers, and for other purposes.March 2, 1827.
228
Lighthouses. An act to authorize the building of lighthouses and beacons, and for other purposes. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1827.
229
Roads in Michigan. An act to authorize the laying out and opening of certain roads in the territory of Michigan.March 2, 1827.
231
Appropriations for Indian Treaties. An act making appropriations to carry into effect certain Indian treaties. (Obsolete.)March 2, 1827.
232
Compensation of Clerks in the Departments. An act in addition to “An act to regulate and fix the compensation of the clerks of the different offices,” passed april, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.March 2, 1827.
233
Canal to connect the Waters of the Illinois and Lake Michigan. An act to grant a quantity of land to the state of Illinois for the purpose of aiding in opening a canal to connect the waters of the Illinois river with those of Lake Michigan.March 2, 1827.
234
Road in Indiana. An act to authorize the state of Indiana to locate and make a road therein named.March 2, 1827.
234
Land for a Seminary of Learning in Arkansas. An act concerning a seminary of learning in the territory of Arkansas.March 2, 1827.
235
Importation and Exportation of Brandy in Casks of not less than Fifteen Gallons. An act to authorize the importation of brandy in casks of a capacity not less than fifteen gallons, and the exportation of the same for the benefit of a drawback of the duties. (Expired.)March 2, 1827.
235
Wabash and Erie Canal. An act to grant a certain quantity of land to the state of Indiana, for the purpose of aiding said state in opening a canal to connect the waters of the Wabash river with those of Lake Erie.March 2, 1827.
236
Northern Boundary of the State of Indiana. An act to authorize the President of the United States to ascertain and designate the northern boundary of the state of Indiana.March 2, 1827.
236
Ports of Entry. An act establishing the port of delivery at the town of Marshfield, in the district of Plymouth, and a port of delivery at Rhinebeck Landing, in the district of New York.March 2, 1827.
237
School Lands in Alabama. An act to authorize the legislature of the state of Alabama to sell the lands heretofore appropriated for the use of schools in that state.March 2, 1827.
237
Sale of Moravian Land in Ohio. An act amendatory of the act regulating the Post-office Department.March 2, 1827.
237
Post-office. An act amendatory of the act regulating the Post-office Department.March 2, 1827.
238
Increase of the Salary of the Postmaster General. An act to increase the salary of the Postmaster General.March 2, 1827.
239
District Court for Eastern Virginia. An act for altering the times of holding the district court of the United States for the eastern district of Virginia, holden at the city of Richmond.March 3, 1827.
239
Land Claims in Alabama. An act supplementary to the several acts providing for the adjustment of land claims in the state of Alabama.March 3, 1827.
239
Interest to be paid to the State of Pennsylvania. An act authorizing the payment of interest to the state of Pennsylvania. (Obsolete.)March 3, 1827.
240
Arsenal in Maine. An act authorizing the establishment of an arsenal in the town of Augusta, in Maine.March 3, 1827.
241
Additional Terms of the Superior Courts of Florida. An act to authorize the governor and legislative council of Florida to provide for holding additional terms of the superior courts therein. (Obsolete.)March 3, 1827.
241
Navigation of the Ohio River. An act for improving the navigation of the Ohio river.March 3, 1827.
241
Road from Columbus to Sandusky. An act to grant a certain quantity of land to the state of Ohio for the purpose of making a road from Columbus to Sandusky.March 3, 1827.
242
Navy of the United States. An act for the gradual improvement of the navy of the United States.March 3, 1827.
242
Public Lands in Alabama. An act granting to the corporation of the city of Mobile the right of preference in purchase of four sections of land, or a quantity equal to four sections, at or near Spring Hill, in the county of Mobile.March 3, 1827.
243
Road from opposite Memphis to Little Rock. An act to provide for the completion of a road from a point opposite to Memphis, in the state of Tennessee, to Little Rock, in the territory of Arkansas, and for other purposes.March 3, 1827.
244
Lands for a Seminary of Learning in Louisiana. An act concerning the location of land reserved for the use of a seminary of learning, in the state of Louisiana.March 3, 1827.
244

RESOLUTION.

Resolution directing the Secretary of the Navy to apply to the government of Pennsylvania for the jurisdiction over certain lands at the navy yard, Philadelphia.Jan. 24, 1827.
245