Every law Congress has passed

456 laws of the 30th Congress, 1847–1849

1. An Act making an Appropriation to supply, in Part, a Deficiency in the Appropriations for Subsistence in Kind of the Army and Volunteers during the Year ending the 30th June, 1848.

   Ch. I · 9 Stat. 209 · January 4, 1848 · Original text

2. An Act to authorize the issuing of a Register to the Barque Canton.

   Ch. II · 9 Stat. 709 · January 14, 1848 · Private law · Original text

3. An Act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to grant a Register to the Barque Sarah and Eliza.

   Ch. III · 9 Stat. 709 · January 24, 1848 · Private law · Original text

4. An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act to reorganize the General Land Office,” approved July fourth, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-six.

   Ch. IV · 9 Stat. 209 · January 26, 1848 · Original text

5. An Act concerning certain Collection Districts, and for other Purposes.

   Ch. V · 9 Stat. 209 · January 26, 1848 · Original text

6. An Act to provide Clothing for Volunteers in the Service of the United States.

   Ch. VI · 9 Stat. 210 · January 26, 1848 · Original text

7. An Act exempting Vessels employed by the American Colonization Society in transporting Colored Emigrants from the United States to the Coast of Africa, from the Provisions of the Acts of the 22d February and 2d of March, eighteen hundred and forty-seven, regulating the Carriage of Passengers in Merchant Vessels.

   Ch. VII · 9 Stat. 210 · January 31, 1848 · Original text

8. A Resolution authorizing the Erection on the Public Grounds in the City of Washington of a Monument to George Washington.

   Public Resolution 1 · 9 Stat. 333 · January 31, 1848 · Original text

9. An Act making further Provisions for surviving Widows if the Soldiers of the Revolution.

   Ch. VIII · 9 Stat. 210 · February 2, 1848 · Original text

10. An Act to confirm the Boundary Line between Missouri and Arkansas.

    Ch. X · 9 Stat. 211 · February 15, 1848 · Original text

11. An Act to authorize the Issue of a Register to the Barque Wilhamet.

    Ch. IX · 9 Stat. 709 · February 15, 1848 · Private law · Original text

12. An Act for the Relief of Joseph and Lindley Ward.

    Ch. XI · 9 Stat. 710 · February 15, 1848 · Private law · Original text

13. An Act supplementary to the Act entitled “An Act to regulate the Exercise of the Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in certain Cases, and for other Purposes.”

    Ch. XII · 9 Stat. 211 · February 22, 1848 · Original text

14. An Act to provide additional Quarters near to New Orleans, for United States Soldiers and Volunteers, returned from or going to the Seat of War in Mexico.

    Ch. XIII · 9 Stat. 212 · February 22, 1848 · Original text

15. An Act to authorize the issuing of a Register or Enrolment to the Schooner Robert Henry.

    Ch. XIV · 9 Stat. 700 · February 22, 1848 · Private law · Original text

16. An Act authorizing Persons, to whom Reservations of Land have been made under certain Indian Treaties, to alienate the same in Fee.

    Ch. XV · 9 Stat. 213 · March 9, 1848 · Original text

17. An Act granting the Franking Privilege to Louisa Catharine Adams.

    Ch. XVI · 9 Stat. 213 · March 9, 1848 · Original text

18. An Act to amend an Act entitled “An Act in Amendment of the Acts respecting the Judicial System of the United States.”

    Ch. XVII · 9 Stat. 213 · March 9, 1848 · Original text

19. Joint Resolution expressive of the Thanks of Congress to Major-General Winfield Scott, and the Troops under his Command, for their distinguished Gallantry and good Conduct in the Campaign of eighteen hundred and, forty-seven.

    Public Resolution 2 · 9 Stat. 333 · March 9, 1848 · Original text

20. An Act granting the Franking Privilege to Louisa Catharine Adams.

    Ch. XVI · 9 Stat. 710 · March 9, 1848 · Private law · Original text

21. An Act to make Attachments which are made under Process issuing from the courts of the United States conform to the Laws regulating such attachments in the courts of the States.

    Ch. XVIII · 9 Stat. 213 · March 14, 1848 · Original text

22. An Act concerning the Courts of the United States in and for the District of Michigan.

    Ch. XIX · 9 Stat. 214 · March 14, 1848 · Original text

23. An Act for the Relief of the Administratrix of Elisha L. Keen, deceased.

    Ch. XX · 9 Stat. 710 · March 14, 1848 · Private law · Original text

24. An Act providing for the Payment of the Claim of Walter R. Johnson against the United States.

    Ch. XXI · 9 Stat. 711 · March 14, 1848 · Private law · Original text

25. A Resolution for the Relief of Betsey McIntosh.

    Private Resolution 3 · 9 Stat. 746 · March 14, 1848 · Private law · Original text

26. An Act for the Relief of the Heirs of John Paul Jones.

    Ch. XXII · 9 Stat. 214 · March 21, 1848 · Original text

27. An Act for the Relief of the Heirs of John Paul Jones.

    Ch. XXII · 9 Stat. 711 · March 21, 1848 · Private law · Original text

28. Joint Resolution relative to the Evidence which shall be considered satisfactory in Applications for Bounty Land.

    Public Resolution 4 · 9 Stat. 334 · March 24, 1848 · Original text

29. An Act further to supply Deficiencies in the Appropriations for the Service of the Fiscal Year ending the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and forty-eight.

    Ch. XXIII · 9 Stat. 215 · March 27, 1848 · Original text

30. An Act to remit the Duties on Books, Maps, and Charts imported for the Use of the Library of Congress.

    Ch. XXIV · 9 Stat. 217 · March 29, 1848 · Original text

31. An Act in addition to an Act for the Relief [ of ] Walter Loomis and Abel Gay, approved July second, eighteen hundred and thirty-six.

    Ch. XXV · 9 Stat. 711 · March 29, 1848 · Private law · Original text

32. An Act to authorize a Loan not to exceed the Sum of Sixteen Millions of Dollars.

    Ch. XXVI · 9 Stat. 217 · March 31, 1848 · Original text

33. An Act to provide for the Compensation of Samuel Leech, for Services in the Investigation of suspended Sales in the Mineral Point District, Wisconsin.

    Ch. XXVII · 9 Stat. 712 · April 4, 1848 · Private law · Original text

34. An Act to change the Location of certain Lighthouses and Buoys.

    Ch. XXVIII · 9 Stat. 219 · April 8, 1848 · Original text

35. An Act granting a Pension to Patrick Walker.

    Ch. XXIX · 9 Stat. 712 · April 8, 1848 · Private law · Original text

36. An Act for the Relief of the legal Representatives of George Fisker, deceased.

    Ch. XXX · 9 Stat. 712 · April 12, 1848 · Private law · Original text

37. An Act for the Relief of Peter Engels, Senior.

    Ch. XXXI · 9 Stat. 713 · April 12, 1848 · Private law · Original text

38. A Resolution tendering the Congratulations of the American to the French People.

    Public Resolution 5 · 9 Stat. 334 · April 13, 1848 · Original text

39. An Act relating to the Collection District of New Orleans, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. XXXII · 9 Stat. 219 · April 14, 1848 · Original text

40. An Act to authorize the issuing of a Register to the Brig Palmetto.

    Ch. XXXIII · 9 Stat. 713 · April 19, 1848 · Private law · Original text

41. An Act to change the Name of Photius Kavasales to that of Photius Fisk.

    Ch. XXXIV · 9 Stat. 713 · May 3, 1848 · Private law · Original text

42. An Act authorizing a Term of the United States Circuit and District Courts at Chicago, Illinois.

    Ch. XXXV · 9 Stat. 219 · May 9, 1848 · Original text

43. An Act in addition to an Act therein mentioned.

    Ch. XXXVI · 9 Stat. 219 · May 9, 1848 · Original text

44. An Act to make Ship island, in the Collection District of Pearl Riser, a Port of Delivery, and to authorize the Appointment of a Deputy Collector for said Port.

    Ch. XL · 9 Stat. 220 · May 9, 1848 · Original text

45. A Resolution respecting Contracts for Hemp for the Use of the American Navy.

    Public Resolution 6 · 9 Stat. 334 · May 9, 1848 · Original text

46. Joint Resolution of Thanks to Major-General Taylor.

    Public Resolution 7 · 9 Stat. 334 · May 9, 1848 · Original text

47. An Act for the Relief of Christopher Cunningham.

    Ch. XXXVII · 9 Stat. 713 · May 9, 1848 · Private law · Original text

48. An Act for the Relief of Mrs. Harriet Barney.

    Ch. XXXVIII · 9 Stat. 714 · May 9, 1848 · Private law · Original text

49. An Act for the Relief of John Black, late Consul of the United States at the City of Mexico.

    Ch. XXXIX · 9 Stat. 714 · May 9, 1848 · Private law · Original text

50. An Act to provide for the Ventilation of Passenger Vessels, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. XLI · 9 Stat. 220 · May 17, 1848 · Original text

51. An Act to continue, alter and amend the Charter of the City of Washington.

    Ch. XLII · 9 Stat. 223 · May 17, 1848 · Original text

52. An Act in Amendment of an Act entitled “An Act to amend the Act entitled ‘An Act to reduce the Rates of Postage, to limit the Use and correct the Abuse of the Franking Privilege, and for the Prevention of Fraud on the Revenues of the Post-Office Department,’” passed the third of March, one thousand eight hundred and forty free.

    Ch. XLIII · 9 Stat. 230 · May 17, 1848 · Original text

53. An Act to require the Holders of Military Land Warrants to compensate the Land Officers of the United States for Services in Relation to the Location of those Warrants.

    Ch. XLIV · 9 Stat. 231 · May 17, 1848 · Original text

54. An Act to authorize the issuing of a Register to the Brig Encarnacion.

    Ch. XLV · 9 Stat. 714 · May 17, 1848 · Private law · Original text

55. An Act for the Relief of William P. Brady.

    Ch. XLVI · 9 Stat. 714 · May 17, 1848 · Private law · Original text

56. An Act to provide additional Examiners in the Patent Office, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. XLVII · 9 Stat. 231 · May 27, 1848 · Original text

57. An Act extending Privileges to American Vessels engaged in a certain mentioned Trade, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. XLVIII · 9 Stat. 232 · May 27, 1848 · Original text

58. An Act explanatory of the Act entitled “An Act to raise, for a limited Time, an additional Military Force., and for other Purposes,” approved eleventh February, eighteen hundred and forty-seven.

    Ch. XLIX · 9 Stat. 232 · May 27, 1848 · Original text

59. An Act for the Admission of the State of Wisconsin into the Union.

    Ch. L · 9 Stat. 233 · May 29, 1848 · Original text

60. An Act for the Relief of John Mitchell.

    Ch. LI · 9 Stat. 715 · May 29, 1848 · Private law · Original text

61. An Act for the Relief of Mary Brown, Widow of Jacob Brown.

    Ch. LII · 9 Stat. 715 · May 29, 1848 · Private law · Original text

62. An Act to provide for the Purchase of the Manuscript Papers of the late James Madison, former President of the United States.

    Ch. LII · 9 Stat. 235 · May 31, 1848 · Original text

63. An Act making Appropriations for the Support of the Military Academy for the Year ending the thirtieth of June, one thousand eight hundred and-forty-nine.

    Ch. LIV · 9 Stat. 235 · May 31, 1848 · Original text

64. An Act concerning Spanish Steam-vessels.

    Ch. LV · 9 Stat. 236 · May 31, 1848 · Original text

65. An Act to provide for the Purchase of the Manuscript Papers of the late James Madison, former President of the United States.

    Ch. LIII · 9 Stat. 715 · May 31, 1848 · Private law · Original text

66. An Act for the Relief of Edward Bolon.

    Ch. LVI · 9 Stat. 715 · May 31, 1848 · Private law · Original text

67. An Act for the Relief of Thomas Brownell.

    Ch. LVII · 9 Stat. 716 · May 31, 1848 · Private law · Original text

68. An Act for the Relief of Samuel W. Bell, a Native of the Cherokee Nation.

    Ch. LVIII · 9 Stat. 716 · May 31, 1848 · Private law · Original text

69. An Act for the Relief of Reynolds May.

    Ch. LIX · 9 Stat. 716 · May 31, 1848 · Private law · Original text

70. An Act to refund Money far Expenses incurred, Subsistence or Transportation furnished, for the Use of Volunteers during the present War, before being mustered into the Service of the United States.

    Ch. LX · 9 Stat. 236 · June 2, 1848 · Original text

71. An Act in Explanation of an Act entitled “An Act to appropriate the Proceeds of the Public Lands, and to grant Preemption Rights.”

    Ch. LXI · 9 Stat. 237 · June 13, 1848 · Original text

72. An Act for the Relief of Fernando Fellanny.

    Ch. LXII · 9 Stat. 716 · June 13, 1848 · Private law · Original text

73. An Act for the Relief of Jones and Baker.

    Ch. LXIII · 9 Stat. 717 · June 13, 1848 · Private law · Original text

74. An Act for the Relief of Richard Bloss and others.

    Ch. LXIV · 9 Stat. 717 · June 13, 1848 · Private law · Original text

75. An Act for the Relief of Joseph Wilson.

    Ch. LXV · 9 Stat. 717 · June 13, 1848 · Private law · Original text

76. An Act for the Relief of Charles L. Dell.

    Ch. LXVI · 9 Stat. 718 · June 13, 1848 · Private law · Original text

77. An Act to amend the Act entitled “An Act to appropriate the Proceeds of the Sales of the Public Lands, and to grant Preemption Rights,” &c., approved September fourth, eighteen hundred and forty-one.

    Ch. LXVII · 9 Stat. 237 · June 16, 1848 · Original text

78. An Act to attach a Portion of the North-western Land District of Louisiana to the District north of Red River, Louisiana.

    Ch. LXVIII · 9 Stat. 237 · June 16, 1848 · Original text

79. Joint Resolution in Relation to the Transportation and Discharge of the Military Forces of the United States at the Close of the War with Mexico.

    Public Resolution 8 · 9 Stat. 335 · June 16, 1848 · Original text

80. Joint Resolution providing for Payment of the Regiment of Texas Mounted Troops called into the Service of the United States, under the Requisition of Colonel Curtis, in the Year eighteen hundred and forty-seven, and for other Purposes.

    Public Resolution 9 · 9 Stat. 335 · June 16, 1848 · Original text

81. Joint Resolution providing for Payment of the Regiment of Texas Mounted Troops called into the Service of the United States, under the Requisition of Colonel Curtis, in the Year eighteen hundred and forty-seven, and for other Purposes.

    Private Resolution 9 · 9 Stat. 746 · June 16, 1848 · Private law · Original text

82. An Act for the Relief of W. B. Slaughter, late Secretary of the Territory of Wisconsin.

    Ch. LXIX · 9 Stat. 718 · June 24, 1848 · Private law · Original text

83. An Act to prevent the Importation of adulterated and spurious Drugs and Medicines.

    Ch. LXX · 9 Stat. 237 · June 26, 1848 · Original text

84. An Act making Appropriations for the Payment of Revolutionary and other Pensions of the United States for the Year ending the thirtieth June, one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine.

    Ch. LXXI · 9 Stat. 239 · June 26, 1848 · Original text

85. An Act to amend the Act entitled “An Act for the Regulation of Seamen on board the public and private Vessels of the United States,” passed the third of March, eighteen hundred and thirteen.

    Ch. LXXII · 9 Stat. 240 · June 26, 1848 · Original text

86. An Act to regulate the Exchange of certain Documents and other Publications of Congress.

    Ch. LXXIII · 9 Stat. 240 · June 26, 1848 · Original text

87. An Act giving further Time for satisfying Claims for Bounty Lands, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. LXXIV · 9 Stat. 240 · June 26, 1848 · Original text

88. An Act for the Relief of the legal Representatives of James Brown, deceased.

    Ch. LXXV · 9 Stat. 718 · June 26, 1848 · Private law · Original text

89. An Act for the Relief of Silas Waterman.

    Ch. LXXVI · 9 Stat. 718 · June 26, 1848 · Private law · Original text

90. An Act for the Relief of the legal Heirs of John Snyder, deceased.

    Ch. LXXVII · 9 Stat. 719 · June 26, 1848 · Private law · Original text

91. An Act for the Relief of Phineas Capen, Administrator of John Cox, deceased, of Boston.

    Ch. LXXVIII · 9 Stat. 719 · June 26, 1848 · Private law · Original text

92. A Resolution in Favor of David Shaw and Solomon T. Corser.

    Private Resolution 10 · 9 Stat. 747 · June 26, 1848 · Private law · Original text

93. An Act to amend the Act to provide for the Transportation of the Mail between the United States and foreign Countries, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. LXXIX · 9 Stat. 241 · June 27, 1848 · Original text

94. An Act concerning the taking of official Oaths in the District of Columbia.

    Ch. LXXXII · 9 Stat. 242 · June 28, 1848 · Original text

95. An Act respecting certain Surreys in the State of Florida.

    Ch. LXXXIII · 9 Stat. 242 · June 28, 1848 · Original text

96. An Act to change the Name of the Steamboat “Charles Downing,” to the “Calhoun.”

    Ch. LXXX · 9 Stat. 719 · June 28, 1848 · Private law · Original text

97. An Act to authorize the issuing a Register to the Schooner “James.”

    Ch. LXXXI · 9 Stat. 719 · June 28, 1848 · Private law · Original text

98. An Act to authorize the Settlement of the Account of Joseph Nourse, deceased.

    Ch. LXXXIV · 9 Stat. 720 · June 28, 1848 · Private law · Original text

99. An Act for the Relief of Edna Hickman, Wife of Alexander D. Peck.

    Ch. LXXXV · 9 Stat. 720 · June 28, 1848 · Private law · Original text

100. An Act for the Relief of William Ralston.

     Ch. LXXXVI · 9 Stat. 720 · June 28, 1848 · Private law · Original text