The American Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge for the Year ..., Volume 25Gray and Bowen, 1854 - Almanacs, American |
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... interest are the acts relative to the new coinage , to the fees and costs in the Courts of the United States , -to prevent frauds on the Treasury , - to establish the Territorial Government of Washington , -to the classification of ...
... interest are the acts relative to the new coinage , to the fees and costs in the Courts of the United States , -to prevent frauds on the Treasury , - to establish the Territorial Government of Washington , -to the classification of ...
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... interest to the United States , and proof that he still owns the land , and that it is unencumbered , the right to select the same quantity of public land elsewhere at the minimum price . January 7 , 1853 . No. 7. Ch . IX . An Act for ...
... interest to the United States , and proof that he still owns the land , and that it is unencumbered , the right to select the same quantity of public land elsewhere at the minimum price . January 7 , 1853 . No. 7. Ch . IX . An Act for ...
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... interest . Under similar conditions , the same right of way is granted to the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad Company , and to the Cleveland , Painesville , and Ashtabula Railroad Company , across the United States Hospital grounds in ...
... interest . Under similar conditions , the same right of way is granted to the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad Company , and to the Cleveland , Painesville , and Ashtabula Railroad Company , across the United States Hospital grounds in ...
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... interest therein , whether absolute or conditional , and for whatever consideration ; and all powers of attorney , orders , or other authorities for receiv ing payment of any such claim , or any part or share thereof , shall be ...
... interest therein , whether absolute or conditional , and for whatever consideration ; and all powers of attorney , orders , or other authorities for receiv ing payment of any such claim , or any part or share thereof , shall be ...
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... interest demands it , may appoint over any of the armories a superin- tendent who does not belong to the army ; and to enable him to decide , a mixed commission of civilians and military men shall be appointed to ascertain whether it is ...
... interest demands it , may appoint over any of the armories a superin- tendent who does not belong to the army ; and to enable him to decide , a mixed commission of civilians and military men shall be appointed to ascertain whether it is ...
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Page 142 - ... absolutely null and void, unless they are freely made and executed in the presence of at least two attesting witnesses, after the allowance of such a claim, the ascertainment of the amount due, and the issuing of a warrant for the payment thereof.
Page 142 - Whoever, being an officer of the United States, or a person holding any place of trust or profit, or discharging any official function under, or in connection with, any executive department of the Government of the United States...
Page 149 - An Act to provide for the survey of the public .lands in California, the granting of preemption rights, and for other purposes...
Page 149 - The Commissioner of the General Land Office, under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior, is authorized to enforce and carry into execution, by appropriate regulations, every part of the provisions of this title not otherwise specially provided for.
Page 144 - That the legislative power of the Territory shall extend to all rightful subjects of legislation, consistent with the Constitution of the United States and the provisions of this act ; but no law shall be passed interfering with the primary disposal of the soil ; no tax shall be imposed upon the property of the United States ; nor shall the lands or other property of non-residents be taxed higher than the lands or other property of residents.
Page 302 - The Legislature shall provide for the election, by the people, of a Superintendent of Public Instruction, who shall hold his office for three years, and whose duties shall be prescribed by law, and who shall receive such compensation as the Legislature may direct.
Page 293 - ... shall be appointed for one year, one for two years, one for three years, one for four years, and one for five years.
Page 216 - CONGRESS. 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.
Page 137 - An act granting the right of way and making a grant of land to the States of Illinois, Mississippi and Alabama, in aid of the construction of a railroad from Chicago to Mobile...
Page 139 - ... and it shall be lawful, also, to transmit parcels of the same from time to time to the assistant treasurers, depositaries, and other officers of the United States...