101. To provide the times and places for holding term of the United States courts in Idaho and Wyoming. July 5, 1892.

102. For preparation of a site and erection of pedestal for statue of late General William T. Sherman, and appropriating the sum of $50,000 therefor. July 5, 1892. 103. Making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1883. July 5, 1892. (Appropriates $3,232,995 50.)

101. For the relief of the inhabitants of the town of Ferron, county of Emery, Territory of Utah. July 6, 1892.

105. To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to consent to the use of a portion of the public grounds of the United States in the town of Abingdon, Virginia, for a public street. July 6, 1892.

106. To authorize the Marinette and Western Railroad Company to construct a railroad through the Menominee Reservation, in the State of Wisconsin. July 6, 1892. 107. Supplementary and amendatory to an act entitled "An act to refer to the Cours of Claims certain claims of the Shawnee and Delaware Indians and the freedmen of the Cherokee Nation and for other purposes, " approved October 1, 1890. July 6, 1892.

108. Confirming title to lands in the subdivision of square 206 in the city of Washington. July 6, 1892.

109. Amendatory of an act entitled "An act to provide for the taking of the Eleventh Census." July 6, 1892.

110. To allow thirty days' leave of absence to employes in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. July 6, 1892.

111. To amend act entitled "An act approving with amendments the funding act of Arizona," approved June 25, 1890. July 13, 1892.

112. To amend act entitled "An act to authorize the Oregon and Washington Bridge Company to construct and maintain a bridge across the Columbia River, between the State of Oregon and the State of Washington, and to establish it as a post road." July 13, 1892.

113. Making appropriations for the construction, repair and preservation of certain public works or river and harbors, and for other purposes. July 13, 1892. (Appropriates $21,153,618, and authorizes contracts for $31,555,401 more.)

114. To punish the carrying or selling of deadly or dangerous weapons within the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. July 13, 1892.

115. Authorizing the Aransas Harbor Terminal Railway Company to construct a bridge across the Corpus Christi Channel, known as the Morris and Cummings Ship Channel, in Aransas County, Texas. July 13, 1892.

116. Making appropriations for the payment of invalid and other pensions of the United States for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1893, and for other purposes. July 13, 1892. (Appropriates $146,737,350.)

117. To amend the act approved March 1, 1887, relating to the Hospital Corps of the Army. July 13, 1892.

118. Authorizing the issuing of patents for locations with certificates granted under the act of Congress approved August 5, 1854, entitled "An act for the relief of the legal heirs of Benjamin "Metoyer." July 13, 1892.

119. Making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1893, and for other purposes. July 13, 1892. (Appropri ates $7,064,047 84.)

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120. Making appropriations for the service of the Post office Department for fiscal year ending June 30, 1893. July 13, 1892. (Appropriates $80,331,876 73.) 121. To amend an act entitled "An act to amend the statutes in relation to immediate transportation of dutiable goods, and for other purpo es," approved June 10, 1880, by extending the privileges of the finst section thereof to the port of Fernandina, Florida. July 14, 1892.

122. To establish an intermediate rate of pension between $30 and $72 per month. July 14, 1892.

123. To authorize the Lake Charles Road and Bridge Company, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, to construct and maintain bridges across English Bayou and Calcasieu

River. July 14, 1892.

124. Making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1893, and for other pur

poses. July 14, 1892. (Appropriates $5.323,414 27.)

125. Making appropriations for the support of the Military Academy for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1893. July 14, 1892. (Appropriates $428,917 33.)

126. To grant lot 1 in block 72 of the Hot Springs Reservation to the School district of the city of Hot Springs for school purposes. July 14, 1892.

127. Making appropriations for the support of the Army for the fiscal year end. ing June 30, 1893, and for other purposes. July 16, 1892. (Appropriates $24,308,

499 82.)

128. Making appropriations for the legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1893, and for other purposes. July 16, 1892. (Appropriates $21,899,252 97.)

129. Making appropriations for the Diplomatic and Consular service of the United States for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1893. July 16, 1892. (Appropriates $1,604,045.)

180. To amend section 7 of the act approved June 22, 1888, entitled "An act to authorize the construction of a bridge over the Missouri River at or near the city of Omaha, Nebraska," and for other purposes. July 16, 1892.

131. Authorizing the Saint Joseph's Church, in the parish of East Baton Rouge,

Louisiana, to use the land quit-claimed to it by the United States for school purposes. July 16, 1892.

132. To vest the title of public square 1,102 in the city of Washington, in the trustees of the Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal Church, and for other purposes. July 18, 1892.

133. Granting to the county of Mariposa, California, the right of way for a free wagon road or turnpike across the Yosemite National Park, in said State. July 19, 1892.

134. Making appropriations for the Naval Service for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1893, and for other purposes. July 19, 1892. (Apppropriates $23,543,385.)

135. To provide for holding terms of court in the district of Montana. July 20, 1892. 136. Providing when plaintiff may sue as a poor person and when counsel shall be assigned by the court. July 20, 1892.

137. Granting the right of way to the Mexican Gulf, Pacific and Puget Sound Railroad Company over and through the public lands of he United States in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, and granting the right of way to aid railroad company over and through the United States Naval and Military Reservations Pensacola, Florida. July 21, 1892.

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138. To extend the privileges of the first and seventh sections of the act of June 10, 1880, to the ports of Bangor and Vanceboro, Maine. July 21, 1892.

139. Authorizing the Leonard Avenue Street Railway Company to lay tracks upon certain streets abutting United States Military Reservation in the city of Columbus, Ohio. July 21, 1892.

140. Fixing the time for holding the Circuit and District Courts in the District of West Virginia. July 22, 1892.

141. Regulating the construction of buildings along alleyways in the District of Columbia. July 22, 1892.

142. To establish weather bureau stations on Middle and Thunder Bay Islands in Lake Huron. July 22, 1892.

143. To provide for the opening of alleys in the District of Columbia. July 22,

1892.

144. To fix the compensation of keepers and crews of ife-saving stations. July 22, 1892. (Will add $220,000 a year to their compensation.)

145. Making appropriations for fortifications and other works of defence, for the armament thereof, for the procurement of heavy ordnance for trial and service, and for other purposes. July 23, 1892. (Appropriates $7,664,047 84.)

146. To amend sections 2,139, 2,140 and 2,141 of the Revised Statutes touching the sale of intoxicants in the Indian country, and for other purposes. July 23, 1892.

147. To provide for a May term of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of South Carolina. July 23, 1892.

148. To amend "An act to define the jurisdiction of the police court of the District of Columbia," approved March 3, 1891. July 23, 1892.

149. To accept a bequest made by General George W. Cullum for the erection of a memorial hall at West Point, New-York, and to carry the terms and conditions of the same into execution. July 23, 1892.

150. Authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to sell certain lands in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts. July 23, 1892.

151. Authorizing and directing the sale of certain property belonging to the United States, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. July 23, 1892.

152. To establish a division line between land of the United States and the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Company. July 23, 1892.

153. To establish a railroad bridge across the Black River, in Arkansas. 23, 1892.

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154. To enforce reciprocal commercial relations between the United States and Canada, and for other purposes.

July 26, 1892.

155. To authorize the Postmaster-General to provide mail service, and for other purposes. July 26, 1892.

156. To provide for the care of dependent children in the District of Columbia and to create a board of children's guardians. July 26, 1892.

157. To amend section 2 of an act approved May 14, 1880, being "An act for the relief of settlers on public lands." July 26, 1892.

158. To amend an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Brightwood Railway Company of the District of Columbia." July 26, 1892.

159. To amend "An act to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Tennessee River at or near Knoxville, Tennessee," approved August 9, 1888. July 26, 1892.

160. To authorize and direct the Secretary of the Treasury to pay over certain moneys to the State of South Carolina, as prescribed by the act of August 30, 1890, entitled "An act to apply a portion of the proceeds of the public lands to the more omplete endowment and support of the colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts established under the provisions of an act of Congress approved July 2, 1862." July 26, 1892. other papers in pension

161. In relation to the execution of declarations and claims. July 26, 1892.

162. To legalize the deed and other records of the Office of Indian Aairs, and to provide and authorize the use of a seal by caid office. July 26, 1892.

163. Authorizing the payment of a certificate of indebtedness of the District Columbia, numbered 4,987. July 26, 1892.

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164. To extend the privileges of the transportation of dutiable merchandise without appraisement to the port of Dunkirk, New-York. July 27, 1892.

165. To authorize the construction of a bridge across the Savannah River. July 27, 1892.

166. For the e-tablishment of additional aids to navigation in Tampa Bay, Florida. July 27, 1892.

167. To provide for the collection, custody, and arrangement of the military records of the American Revolution and the War of 1812. July 27, 1892. 168. To furnish the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial A sociation, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, with specimens of arms, accoutrements, et., used by the armies in the battle of Gettysburg, for exhibition and preservation at the Gettysburg Museum. July 27, 1892.

169. Amending the act of October 1, 1890, entitled "An act to provide for the examination of certain officers of the Army and to regulate promotions therein." July 27, 1892.

170. To define the grade of certain medical officers of the Army, and for other purposes. July 27, 1892.

171. To authorize the construction of jetties, piers, and breakwaters at private expense in the Gulf of Mexico, at the mouth of Ropes Pass, Texas. July 27, 1892. 17. To amend the Articles of War, and for other purposes. July 27, 1892. 173. To amend ection 9 of the act for the relief of certain volunteer and regular soldiers of the late war and the war with Mexico, passed March 2, 1889. July 27, 1892.

174. To build a bridge acro-s the Tennessee River between a point in Whites. burg Precinct, in Madison County, and Morgan County, Alabama. July 27, 1892. 175. To provide for the improvement of the outer bar of Brunswick, Georgia. July 27, 1892.

176. To amend an act entitled "An act to promote the administration of justice in the Army," approved October 1, 1890. July 27, 1892.

177. Granting pensions to the survivors of the Indian wars of 1832 to 1842. inclusive, known as the Black Hawk war, Creek war, Cherokee di turbances, and the Seminole war. July 27, 1892.

178. Making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1892, and for prior years, and for other purposes. July 28, 1892. (Appropriates $5.900,319 20.)

179. To authorize the establishment of an academy and gallery of art in the District of Columbia. July 28, 1892.

180. To confer juri-diction on the Court of Claims to hear and determine the claim of the heir of Hugh Worthington, for his interest in the steamer Eastport. July 28,

1892.

181. To grant the right of way to the Pensacola Terminal Company through the lands of the Naval Reservation near Pensacola. July 28, 1892.

182. To provide for the examination of certain officers of the Marine Corps, and to regulate promotion therein. July 28, 1892.

183. Authorizing the Secretary of War to lease public property in certain cases. July 28, 1892.

184. To amend the National Bank act in providing or the redemption of National banknotes stolen from or lost by banks of issue. July 28. 1892.

185. For the preservation of the public peace and the protection of property within the District of Columbia. July 29. 1892.

186. To provide for semi-annual statements by foreign corporations doing business in the District of Columbia. July 29. 1892.

187. To incorporate the Washington and Great Falls Electric July 29, 1892.

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other purposes.

188. To prohibit the use of "one-horse' Washington after January 1, 1893, and for 189. To authorize the construction of a bridge over the

near Deposit, Alabama. July 30, 1892.

Railway Company.

limits of the city of July 29, 1892. Tennessee River at or

190. To provide for the examination and promotion of enlisted men of the Army to the grade of second lieutenant. July 30, 1892.

191. To authorize the Denison and Northern Railway Company to construct and operate a railway through the Indian Territory, and for other purposes. July 30, 1892.

192. To amend act entitled "An act amending the pension law so as to remove the disability of those who, having participated in the r bellion, have since its ter mination enlisted in the Army of the United States, and become disabled," approved March 3, 1877. Aug. 1, 1892.

193. Relating to the limitation of the hours of daily ervice of laborers and mechanics employed upon the public works of the United States and of the District of Columbia. Aug. 1, 1892.

194. To incorporate the Maryland and Washington Railway Company. Aug. 1, 1892. 195. To amend an act entitled "An act authorizing the appointment of receivers of National banks, and for other purposes," approved June 9, 1876. Aug. 3, 1892.

196. Fixing the fees of jurors and witnesses in the United States Courts in certain States and Territories. Aug. 3, 1892.

197. To grant certain public lands to the State of Minnesota for perpetual use as a public park. Aug. 3, 1892.

198. Changing the date for the dedication of the buildings of the World's Columbian Exposition. Aug. 4, 1892.

199. To authorize the entry of lands chiefly valuable for building-stone under the placer mining laws. Aug. 4, 1892.

Aug. 4, 1892.

200. For the relief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. 201. Granting pensions to Army nur.es. Aug. 5, 1892. 202. Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1893, and for other purpose s propriates $27,837,228 93.)

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203. To aid in carrying out the act of Congress approved April 25, 1890, enti tled "An act to provide for celebrating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus, by holding an international exposition of arts, industries, manufactures, and products of the soil, mine, and sea, in the city of Chicago, in the State of Illinois," and appropriating money therefor. Aug. 5, 1892. (Appropriates $50,000 to reimburse the Treasury for loss on reccinage authorized of uncurrent subsidiary silver coins now in the Treasury into 5,000,000 souvenir halfdollars.)

204. For the relief of settlers upon certain lands in North and South Dakota. Aug. 5, 1892. 205. To regulate the times for holding the terms of the United States Courts in South Dakota. Aug. 5, 1892.

PUBLIC RESOLUTIONS.

1. To pay the officers and employes of the Senate and House of Representatives their respective salaries for December, 1891, on the 24th day of said month. Dec. 23, 1891. 2. To fill vacancies in the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Jan. 26, 1892.

3. Investigating mining .debris in California. Feb. 25, 1892.

4. To regulate licenses to proprietors of theatres in the city of Washington, D. C., and for other purposes. Feb. 28, 1892.

5. Authorizing the Librarian of Congress to exhibit certain documents at the World's Columbian Exposition. March 24, 1892.

6. Construing article 4 of the agreement with the Citizen Band of Pottawatomie Indians in Oklahoma Territory and elsewhere. April 6, 1892.

7. Amending the "joint resolutions to regulate licenses to proprietors of theatres in the city of Washington, D. C., and for other purposees," approved February

26, 1892. April 6, 1892.

8. To encourage the establishment and endowment of institutions of learning the National Capital by defining the policy of the Government with reference the use of its literary and scientific collections by students. April 12, 1892.

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9. Authorizing the use of the Martello Tower on Tybee Island, Georgia, for a signal station. April 14, 1892.

10. To fill vacancies which will occur in the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers on April 21, 1892. May 10, 1892.

11. To suspend the issue of permits to erect dwelling-houses in alleys in the District of Columbia. May 12, 1892.

12. To pay the officers and employes of the Senate and House of Representatives their respective salaries for May, 1892, on the 28th of said month. May 27, 1892. Columbia.

13. Relating to the Memorial Association of the District of 14, 1892.

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14. To authorize the Washington Schuetzen Verein to erect a bust of Baron von Steuben in one of the reservations in Washington. June 22, 1892.

15. Authorizing the reubdivision of square 673 in the city of Washington. June 24, 1892. 16. Authorizing and directing the President to proclaim a general holiday commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America, on October 21, 1892. June 29, 1892.

17. To provide temporarily for the expenditures of the Government. June 30, 1892.

18. To continue the provisions of a joint resolution approved June 30, 1892, entitled a "joint resolution to provide temporarily for the expenditures of the Government." July 15, 1892.

19. To authorize the President to invite certain Governments to rend delegates to the Pan-American Medical Congress. July 18, 1892. 20. Providing for an investigation relative to the "lums of cities." July 20, 1892. (Appropriates $20,000.)

21. Extending the time in which certain street railroads are compelled by act of Congress, approved August 6, 1890, to change their motive power from horse power to mechanical power, for one year. July 22, 1892.

22. To authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the great seal of the United States to a certain document therein stated. July 23, 1892.

23. Requesting the loan of certain articles for the World's Columbian Exposition. July 23, 1892.

24. Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to prepare and send to the World's Columbian Exposition models, drawings, etc., prepared or invented by Women. July 26, 1892.

25. Giving authority for the erection of overhead wires for the illumination of the city of Washington during the encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, during September, 1892. July 26, 1892.

26. Extending the time for the construction of a hotel on the Government Reserv. ation at Fortress Monroe, Virginia. July 28, 1892.

27. To continue the provisions of existing laws providing temporarily for the expenditures of the Government. Aug. 1, 1892.

28. To continue the provisions of existing laws providing temporarily for the expenditures of the Government. Aug. 4, 1892.

29. Extending an invitation to the King and Queen of Spain and the descendants of Columbus to participate in the World's Columbian Exposition. Aug. 5, 1892. 30. Authorizing foreign exhibitors at the World's Columbian Exposition to bring to this country foreign laborers from their respective countries for the purpose of preparing for and making their exhibits. Aug. 5, 1892.

31. To permit the railroads of the District to lay extra tracks to accommodate the travelling public during the Grand Army of the Republic Encampment. Aug. 5. 1892. 32. Providing for the payment of the calaries of officers and employes of Congress for August, 1892. Aug. 5, 1892.

RECORD OF THE LIID CONGRESS (1st Session).

ANALYSIS OF THE MORE IMPORTANT ACTS, WITH THE VOTES ON THEIR PAS

SAGE, WHERE CONTESTED.

FIRST SESSION, LIID CONGRESS.

ARMY, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS.

CERTIFICATES OF MERIT TO ENLISTED MEN.

The act of March 29, 1892, amends section 1,216, Revised Statutes, so as to read, That when any enlisted man of the Army shall have distinguished himself in the service, the President may, at the recommendation of the commanding officer of his regiment or the chief of his corps, grant him a certificate of merit.

MEDICAL OFFICERS.

The act of July 27, 1892, provides that the grade of certain medical officers of the Army below that of Surgeon-General shall be as follows: Those holding the rank of colonel, assistant surgeon-generals; those holding the rank of lieu tenant-colonel, deputy surgeon-generals. Before receiving the rank of captain of cavalry, assistant surgeons shall be examined, under the act approved October 1, 1890, entitled "An Act to provide for the examination of certain officers of the Army and to regulate promotions therein."

VETERAN RELIEF ACT.

The act of July 27, 1832, provides tha, section 9 of the act for the relief of certain volunteer and regular soldiers of the late war and the war with Mexico, passed March 2, 1889, be so amended as to extend the time for the limitation of the operation of said section for the period of two years from July 1, 1892.

PROMOTION OF ENLISTED MEN.

The act of July 30, 1892, authorizes the President to prescribe a system of examination of enlisted men of the Army by boards established by him, to determine their fitness for promotion to the grade of second lieutenant." All unmarried soldiers under thirty, who are citizens of the U. S., are physically sound, have served honorably not less than two years in the Army, and have borne a good moral character before and after enlistment, may compete for promotion. The boards may examine witnesses, and take depositions, for which purposes they have such powers of a court of inquiry as may be necessary. The vacancies in the grade of second