1852. Conveyance. CHAPTR 609.-[No. 130.] AN ACT for the relief of Eliza A. Bruce. WHEREAS, Eliza A. Bruce purchased of the late James Barry, Sheriff of Leon County, and ex officio administrator of Daniel Diltz, deceased, the North East quarter of Section thirty-two, in Township one of Range one, North and West, containing one hundred and sixty 56-100 acres, for the sum of two hundred and sixty dollars: And whereas, on the 29th December, 1845, said Eliza A. Bruce paid to said Barry the sum of two hundred dollars, taking his receipt therefor: And whereas, no title to said land was made by said Barry to said Eliza A. Bruce, and the only evidence of said purchase consists of said receipt: And whereas, the said Daniel Diltz, having no heirs, his estate escheated under the laws of force at his death: And whereas, said land was sold under an order of the County Court of late Territory of Florida, SECTION 1. Be it therefore enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Florida in General Assembly convened, That the Sheriff of Leon County, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to convey as ex officio administrator of the estate of Daniel Diltz, deceased, to Eliza A. Bruce, the North East quarter of Section thirty-two, in Township one of Range one, North and West, on the payment to him of the sum of sixty dollars, with six per cent. interest from the 29th day of December, A. D. 1845, being the balance due on the purchase of said land by said Eliza A. Bruce: Provided, That the Judge of Probate of Leon County shall make an order directing the said deed of conveyance to be made. [Passed the House of Represenatives, January 5, 1853. Passed the Senate, January 7, 1853. Approved by the Governor, January 8, 1853.] RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT THE SIXTH SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. 1852-'53. [No. 1.] Resolution asking of Congress the reduction of the Price of Public Lands in this State. 1852. Resolved by the Senate aud House of Representatives of the State of Florida in General Assembly convened, Price of land. That our members in Congress be requested to use their best exertions to procure the passage of a law reducing the price of all public lands in this State which have been offered for sale for ten years. Be it further resolved, That a copy of these resolutions, properly authenticated, be forwarded to our Senators and member of the House of Representative in Congress. [Passed the House of Representatives, December 27, 1852. Passed the Sen ate, December 29, 1852. Approved by the Governor, January 8, 1853.] [No. 2.] Resolution urging upon Congress to order the sale of lands reserved from sale by An Act of Congress of the United States approved April 22, 1826, situated and bordering upon the waters of the Pensacola Bay, and more especially the public land contiguous to the Navy Yard, upon which a large number of citizens connected with and employed in the public works are now residing. WHEREAS, In the opinion of this Assembly, the said reservation embraces a larger quantity of land than is necessary or desirable for the use of said Navy Yard: and whereas, a large population resident about said yard, and located upon said reserve, with a view of convenience Preamble. 1852. to their employment, and who have no other place to make their residence but upon said land, by the permission of the Commanding Officer and subject at all times to be removed from their houses, which is a condition incompatible with the freedom of an American citizen, as well as subjecting them to the loss of the value of the improvements which they are necessarily compelled to make to afford them temporary accommodations, they are desirous, that the said lands should be made subject to sale, that they may acquire the independence and comfort of home for themselves and families: Therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Florida in General Assembly convened, That our Senators and Representative in Congress be requested to procure the passage of a law setting aside Reservation at said reservation, except to such extent as may be necessary and proper for the use of said yard and public work; and to this end that the appointment of a commmissioner or commissioners be authorized, whose duty it shall be to examine said reservation, and to designate what portion thereof might without detriment to said yard and public works, and with most convenience to the people thereabouts, be rendered subject to sale or location; the said law to be framed in such manner and with such provisions as said Senators and Representative may deem best to accomplish the purpose desired. Pensacola. Draining. Be it further resolved, That a copy hereof be transmitted by the Secretary of State, as early as possible, to our said Senators and Representative in Congress. [Passed the Senate, December 22, 1852. Passed the House of Representatives, December 29, 1852. Approved by the Governor, January 8, 1853.] [No. 3.] Resolution relative to the Overflowed Lands of St. Lucie County. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Florida in General Assembly convened, That it shall be the duty of the State Engineer and Geologist of this State forthwith to examine and report to his Excellency, the Governor of this State, upon the practicability of draining the submerged lands in the rear of St. Lucie Sound, commonly known as the main Savannah in said County of St Lucie. 1852. Be it further resolved, That the sum of three thousand dollars, to be paid out of any moneys now or that may hereafter be in the Treasury of this State, arising from the Appropriation. sale of the Swamp and Overflowed Lands belonging to said State, be and the same are hereby appropriated for the object contemplated in the foregoing resolution. Be it further resolved, That said appropriation shall, Warrant. upon application of said State Engineer to his Excellency, the Governor, be paid over by the officer having in his hands said Funds, and upon the warrant of said Governor to that effect, and upon said officer, for the purpose of said improvement. Be it further resolved, That the improvement shall be made, if deemed necessary and proper by said Engineer, and under his order and direction, and the said Engineer shall report his proceedings therein, as by law directed. [Passed the House of Representatives, January 14, 1853. Passed the Senate, January 14, 1853. Approved by the Governor, January 14, 1853.] [No. 4.] Resolution requesting the Governor of this State to cause the State Engineer to examine and report the cost and practicability of connecting the St. Johns and Indian Rivers by a navigable Canal. Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Florida in General Assembly convened, That the Governor of this State be and he is hereby requested to cause the State Engineer to survey and estimate the cost and practicability of connecting the waters of the St. Johns and Indian rivers, by a navigable canal, for the information of the next General Assembly of this State. [Passed the Senate, January 4, 1853. Passed the House of Representatives, January 7, 1853. Approved by the Governor, January 8, 1853.] [No. 5.] Resolution asking Congress to grant a quarter section of land to the County of Report. Survey. Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Florida in General Assembly con- Grant. vened, That our Senators in Congress be instructed, and our Representative requested to urge upon Congress the 1852. Wakulla, grant of land to. passage of a law granting to the County of Levy, in this State, a quarter section of land, for the purpose of establishing a County Site, to be located in such place as may hereafter be fixed upon by the Board of County Commissioners of said County. Be it further resolved, That His Excellency the Governor be and he is hereby requested to forward a copy of the above resolution to each of our Senators, and to our Representative in Congress. [Passed the House of Representatives December 2, 1852. Passed the Senate, December 6, 1852. Approved by the Governor, December 9, 1852.] [No. 6.] Preamble and Resolution asking of Congress the grant of a Quarter Section of WHEREAS, The body of land commonly known as Forbes' Be at resolved, That the Representative and Senators in Congress from this State be requested to use their best endeavors to obtain the passage of a law granting to the County of Wakulla, in this State, a quarter section of land, to be located under the direction of the County Commissioners of said County, upon any undisposed of lands of the United States, for the purpose of enabling the people of said County to purchase a County Site, and build thereon a Court House for said County; and his Excellency, the Governor, is requested to cause a copy of this preamble and resolution to be sent to our Senators and Representa-. tive in Congress. [Passed the House of Representatives, December 21, 1852. Passed the Senate, December 27, 1852. Approved by the Governor, December 31, 1852.] [No. 7.] Resolution asking Congress the grant of a Quarter Section of Land to the County of Sumpter. Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Florida in General Assembly convened, That our Senators and Representative in Congress |