Page Surah A. Wilcox. An act granting a pension to Sarah A. Wilcox. March 1, 1869, ch. 116..... 454 454 454 An act for the relief of Captain Charles Hunter, United States navy. March 3, 153.... Charles Hunter. .... 456 Henry Barricklow. An act for the relief of Henry Barricklow. March 3, 1869, ch. 157.... 456 Scouts and Guides. An act for the relief of certain companies of scouts and guides organized in Alabama. March 3, 1869, ch. 158.... 457 Madge K. Guthrie and Robert B Guthrie. An act granting a pension to Madge K. Guthrie and 458 An act for the relief of the heirs and legal representatives of Charles C. Cook, deceased. March 3, 1869, ch. 162... Gabriel, Cerre, and Sophia Bolage. An act to confirm certain private land claims in the State of Missouri. March 3, 1869, ch. 163.... 458 Mary A. Davis. An act granting a pension to Mary A. Davis, widow of William P. Davis, a private of the eighteenth regiment of Indiana volunteers in the war of eighteen hundred and sixty-one. March 3, 1869, ch. 164.. 454 Benjamin T. Raines. An act granting a pension to Benjamin T. Raines, of Indiana. March 3, 1869, ch. 168..... 455 455 456 457 PRIVATE RESOLUTIONS. [No. 4.] George W. Lane. Joint resolution for the relief of George W. Lane, superintendent of the Branch Mint at Denver, Colorado, and assistant treasurer of the United States. February 4, 1869.. 458 Peter McGough. An act for the relief of Peter McGough, collector of internal revenue, and dis 459 bursing agent, twentieth district, Pennsylvania. March 3, 1869, ch. 165.. Sarah E. Haines. An act granting a pension to Sarah E. Haines. March 3, 1869, ch. 166..... 459 Horace Peck. An act granting a pension to Horace Peck, of Charlton, Massachusetts. March 3, 1869, ch. 167... 459 459 459 Elizabeth Clarke. An act granting a pension to Elizabeth Clarke. March 3, 1869, ch. 169...... 460 460 ..... 460 461 Henry C. Noyes. An act for the relief of Henry C. Noyes. March 3, 1869, ch. 173.......... Charles H. Rodd and Andrew Campeau. An act confirming certain purchases of lands in the Ionia district, Michigan, made by Charles H. Rodd and Andrew J. Campeau. March 3, 1869, ch. 178... 462 462 463 [No. 6.1 Charles Westmoreland. A resolution relating to the mileage of Charles Westmoreland. February 9, 1869.... [No. 12.] Leonard Pierce, Junior. Joint resolution for the relief of Leonard Pierce, Junior, late United States consul at Matamoras. February 19, 1869... [No. 13.] Frederick Schley. Joint resolution for the relief of Frederick Schley. February 25, 1869.... 464 463 463 [No. 18.] Edward E. Shead. Joint resolution for the relief of Edward E. Shead, of Eastport, State of Maine. March 1, 1869.... [No. 29.] Remission of Duties. Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to remit the duty on certain meridian circles. March 3, 1869... [No. 30.] Henry S. Gibbons, Luther NcNeal, and Seth M. Gates. Joint resolution for the relief of Henry S. Gibbons, Luther McNeal, and Seth M. Gates. March 3, 1869..... [No. 31.] Mrs. Ella E. Hobart. Joint resolution for the relief of Mrs. Ella E. Hobart. March 3 1869.. Page LIST OF THE TREATIES AND POSTAL CONVENTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS VOLUME. Page Sacs and Fores of the Mississippi. Treaty between the United States and the Confederated Tribes of Sacs and Foxes of the Mississippi; Made October 1, 1859; Ratified July 9, 1860...... 467 Dominican Republic. General convention of amity, commerce, and navigation, and for the surrender of fugitive criminals, between the United States of America and the Dominican Republic; Signed at Santo Domingo February 8, 1867; Ratified by President of the United States July 31, 1867; Exchanged at Santo Domingo October 5, 1867; Proclaimed by President of United States October 24, 1867.... 473 Madagascar. Treaty between the United States of America and the Queen of Madagascar; Concluded February 14, 1867; Ratified July 8, 1868; Proclaimed October 1, 1868 Sacs and Foxes. Treaty between the United States of America and the Tribe of Sac and Fox Indians of the Mississippi; Concluded February 18, 1867; Ratification advised, with Amendments, July 25, 1868; Amendments accepted September 2, 1868; Proclaimed October 14, 1868.... 495 Sissiton and Warpeton Bands of Dakota or Sioux Indians. Treaty between the United States of America and the Sissiton and Warpeton Bands of Dakota or Sioux Indians; concluded February 19, 1867; Ratification advised, with Amendments, April 15, 1867; Amendments accepted April 22, 1867; Proclaimed May 2, 1867 .... Senecas, &c. Treaty between the United States of America and the Senecas, Mixed Senecas and Shawnees, Quapaws, Confederated Peorias, Kaskaskias, Weas, and Piankeshaws, Ottawas of Blanchard's Fork and Roche de Boeuf, and certain Wyandottes; Concluded February 23, 1867; Ratification advised, with Amendments, June 18, 1868; Amendments accepted September 1, 7, 8, and 15, 1868; Proclaimed October 14, 1868 Russia. Treaty concerning the Cession of the Russian Possessions in North America by his Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias to the United States of America; Concluded March 30, 1867; Ratified by the United States, May 28, 1867; Exchanged June 20, 1867; Proclaimed by the United States, June 20, 1867.... 513 Pottawatomies. Treaty between the United States of America and the Pottawatomie Tribe of Indians; Concluded February 27, 1867; Ratification advised, with Amendments, July 25, 1868; Amendments accepted August 4, 1868; Proclaimed August 7, 1868..... 531 491 ...... 505 Great Britain. Convention between the General Post-Office of the United States of America and the General Post-Office of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, June 18, 1867.. 545 Netherlands. Convention between the General Post-Office of the United States of America and the ... 539 Nicaragua. Treaty between the United States of America and the Republic of Nicaragua; Concluded June 21, 1867; Ratified June 20, 1868; Proclaimed August 13, 1868 Hong Kong. Postal Convention between the United States of America and the Colonial Government of Hong Kong, China, August 10, 1867.... Belgium. Convention for the Regulation of the Postal Intercourse between the United States of America and Belgium, August 21, 1867 563 565 549 569 573 577 Page Kiowas and Comanches. Treaty between the United States of America and the Kiowa and Comanche Tribes of Indians; Concluded October 21, 1867; Ratification advised July 25, 1868; Proclaimed August 25, 1868... 581 Kiowas, Comanches, and Apaches. Treaty between the United States of America and the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes of Indians; Concluded October 21, 1867; Ratification advised July 25, 1868; Proclaimed August 25, 1868 Cheyennes and Arapahoes. Treaty between the United States of America and the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Tribes of Indians; Concluded October 28, 1867; Ratification advised July 25, 1868; Proclaimed August 19, 1868 ..... 593 Italy. Articles agreed upon between the Post Department of the United States of America, represented by John A. Kasson, Esq., Special Commissioner, and the Postal Administration of the Kingdom of Italy, represented by Cavaliere Avvocato George Battista Tantesio, Director, &c., &c, both invested with the necessary Powers for the Modification of the Convention executed between the two Countries under date of the eighth July, 1863, and as provided in the XXIVth Article of said Convention, November 8, 1867.. Italy. Convention between the United States of America and the King of Italy, defining, the rights, immunities, and privileges of consuls; Concluded February 8, 1868; Proclaimed February 13, 1869 605 Prussia. Treaty between the United States of America and the King of Prussia; Concluded at Berlin, February 22, 1868; Proclaimed by the President of the United States, May 27, 1868. Ute Indians. Treaty between the United States of America and the Tabegauche, Muache, Capote, Italy. Convention between the United States and the King of Italy for the surrender of Criminals; Concluded at Washington, March 23, 1868; Ratified September 17, 1868; Proclaimed September 30, 1868.. 589 Bavaria. Treaty between the United States and the King of Bavaria, concerning the Citizenship of Emigrants; Concluded at Munich, May 26, 1868; Ratified September 18, 1868; Proclaimed October 8, 1868. 601 Mexico. Convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Mexico, for the 615 Sioux Indians. Treaty between the United States of America and different tribes of Sioux In- 649 Nez Perce Indians. Amendatory treaty to the treaty of June 9, 1863, between the United States of America and the Nez Percé Tribe of Indians; Concluded August 13, 1868; Ratification advised February 16, 1869; Proclaimed February 24, 1869... 619 629 685 655 Navajoes. Treaty between the United States of America and the Navajo Tribe of Indians; Concluded June 1, 1868; Ratification advised July 25, 1868; Proclaimed August 12, 1868... 667 Shoshonees and Bannacks. Treaty between the United States of America and the castern hand of Shoshonees and the Bannack tribe of Indians; Concluded July 3, 1868; Ratification advised February 16, 1869; Proclaimed February 24, 1869.. 661 673 679 687 Great Britain. Convention between the General Post-Office of the United States of America and the General Post-Office of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, July 28, 1868... 691 693 LIST OF THE PROCLAMATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS VOLUME. PROCLAMATIONS.-CERTIFICATES.- APPENDIX. No. 1. — Cancelling a contract with one Bernard Kock. April 16, 1863.... No. 2. Warning all persons against obstructing the execution of the Constitution and laws, enjoining obedience thereto, and directing the officers of the army and navy to assist the courts and civil authorities. September 3, 1867.... No. 3. Offering and extending full pardon to all persons participating in the late rebellion, and restoration of rights to all, excepting three classes. September 7, 1867.... No. 4. Correcting an error in proclamation of August 20, 1866. October 7, 1867 No. 5.- Appointing a day of national thanksgiving and praise. October 20, 1867 No. 6. Proclaiming and declaring full pardon to all persons participating in the late rebellion, those under indictment for treason or felony excepted. July 4, 1868. No. 7. Announcing the ratification of the fourteenth amendment of the Constitution by North Carolina. July 11, 1868 .... Page 697 697 699 701 701 702 703 Announcing the ratification of the fourteenth amendment of the Constitution by South Carolina. July 18, 1868... 704 No. 9.Announcing the ratification of the fourteenth amendment of the Constitution by Louisiana. July 18, 1868... 704 No. 11. Certifying that the fourteenth amendment of the Constitution has been adopted, if, &c. July 20, 1868... No. 10.- Announcing the ratification of the fourteenth amendment of the Constitution by Alabama. July 20, 1868.... No. 12. —Announcing the ratification of the fourteenth amendment of the Constitution by Georgia. July 27, 1868.. 708 No. 13. Certifying that the fourteenth amendment of the Constitution has been adopted. July 28, 1868.... 708 No. 14. Recommending Thursday, November 26, 1868, as a day of public Thanksgiving. October 12, 1868.... No. 15. Granting full pardon and amnesty to all persons engaged in the late rebellion 711 711 |