The American Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge for the Year ..., Volume 23Gray and Bowen, 1851 - Almanacs, American |
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VIII . TITLES AND ABSTRACTS OF THE PUBLIC LAWS , PASSED AT THE SECOND SESSION OF THE 31ST CONGRESS . Appropriations for the years ending June 30 , 1851 , and June 30 , 1852 . For Civil and Diplomatic Expenses For the year ending June 30 ...
VIII . TITLES AND ABSTRACTS OF THE PUBLIC LAWS , PASSED AT THE SECOND SESSION OF THE 31ST CONGRESS . Appropriations for the years ending June 30 , 1851 , and June 30 , 1852 . For Civil and Diplomatic Expenses For the year ending June 30 ...
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... sessions employ one additional clerk for each branch thereof , with the same per diem as the other clerks now have . February 19 , 1851 . No. 6. An Act to authorize the Legislative Assemblies of the Territories of Oregon and Minnesota ...
... sessions employ one additional clerk for each branch thereof , with the same per diem as the other clerks now have . February 19 , 1851 . No. 6. An Act to authorize the Legislative Assemblies of the Territories of Oregon and Minnesota ...
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... session . Where a preliminary examination is not deemed expedient , the provisions of this act shall without delay be carried into execution . When any new illuminating apparatus is required , the lens or Fresnel system , shall be ...
... session . Where a preliminary examination is not deemed expedient , the provisions of this act shall without delay be carried into execution . When any new illuminating apparatus is required , the lens or Fresnel system , shall be ...
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... sessions at such times and places as the President shall direct , of which they shall give due and public notice ; and the marshal of the district in which the board is sitting shall appoint a deputy , to attend upon the said board ...
... sessions at such times and places as the President shall direct , of which they shall give due and public notice ; and the marshal of the district in which the board is sitting shall appoint a deputy , to attend upon the said board ...
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... such called session of the Senate . March 3 , 1851 . No. 30. An Act to limit the liability of ship - owners , and for other purposes . No own- ers of any vessel shall be liable to make good 154 [ 1852 . UNITED STATES .
... such called session of the Senate . March 3 , 1851 . No. 30. An Act to limit the liability of ship - owners , and for other purposes . No own- ers of any vessel shall be liable to make good 154 [ 1852 . UNITED STATES .
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Page 150 - An Act to ascertain and settle the Private Land Claims in the State of California...
Page 188 - States, as defined by the treaty of 1783, and are embraced by the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and that part of Minnesota east of the Mississippi River...
Page 103 - In case of the removal of the President from office, or of his death, resignation or inability to discharge the powers and duties of said office, the same shall devolve on the Vice-President...
Page 153 - ... is not sufficient to make compensation to each of them, they shall receive compensation from the owner...
Page 153 - ... vessel receiving the same a written notice of the true character and value thereof, and having the same entered on the bill of lading therefor, the master and owner of such vessel shall not be liable as carriers thereof in any form or manner; nor shall any such master or owner be liable for any such goods beyond the value and according to the character thereof so notified and entered.
Page 290 - ... tax. These statistics embrace only the district schools connected with the State system. The number of children in the State between the ages of 5 and 16 is 202,840.
Page 285 - The Secretary of State, Auditor, and Treasurer are elected by a joint vote of both houses of the General Assembly. The Legislature meets biennially at Little Rock. Number of Senators, 25; of Representatives, 75. Their compensation is $3 a day during the session, and $3 for every 20 miles' travel in coming to and returning from the seat of government.
Page 143 - The testimony to be taken by either party to the contest shall be confined to the proof or disproof of the facts alleged or denied in the notice and answer mentioned in sections one hundred and five and one hundred and six.
Page 153 - ... property, goods or merchandise, if he shall transfer his interest in such vessel and freight for the benefit of such claimants to a trustee to be appointed by any court of competent jurisdiction, to act as such trustee for the person who may prove to be legally entitled thereto : from and after which transfer all claims and proceedings against the owner shall cease.
Page 214 - THE Congress of the United States consists of a Senate and House of Representatives, and must assemble at least once every year, on the first Monday of December, unless it is otherwise provided by law.