Every law Congress has passed

540 laws of the 33rd Congress, 1853–1855

1. An Act for the Relief of Sidney P. Pool, of the State of Maine.

   Ch. LXXXIX · 10 Stat. 853 · February 13, 1855 · Private law · Original text

2. An Act for the Relief of George Elliott.

   Ch. XC · 10 Stat. 854 · February 13, 1855 · Private law · Original text

3. An Act for the Relief of Lieutenant George H. Paige, of the United States Army.

   Ch. XCI · 10 Stat. 854 · February 13, 1855 · Private law · Original text

4. An Act for the Relief of John H. Hicks, of Indiana.

   Ch. XCII · 10 Stat. 854 · February 13, 1855 · Private law · Original text

5. An Act to provide a Pension for Oliver Brown, of Chemung County, New York.

   Ch. XCIII · 10 Stat. 854 · February 13, 1855 · Private law · Original text

6. An Act to provide a Pension for Edmund Mitchell, of Carroll County, in the State of Kentucky.

   Ch. XCIV · 10 Stat. 854 · February 13, 1855 · Private law · Original text

7. An Act for the Relief of George J. Rallston.

   Ch. XCV · 10 Stat. 854 · February 13, 1855 · Private law · Original text

8. An Act for the Relief of the Heirs of Larkin Smith.

   Ch. XCIX · 10 Stat. 855 · February 13, 1855 · Private law · Original text

9. An Act to change the Name of the Schooner “Henry Plantagenet” to that of “A. G. Brown.”

   Ch. C · 10 Stat. 855 · February 13, 1855 · Private law · Original text

10. Joint Resolution for the Relief of Lieutenant J. C. Carter.

    Resolution 8 · 10 Stat. 869 · February 13, 1855 · Private law · Original text

11. An Act to refund to the Officers of the Customs and Others, of the District of Passamaquoddy, certain Moneys.

    Ch. XCVIII · 10 Stat. 607 · February 14, 1855 · Original text

12. An Act to amend “An Act making Appropriations for the Improvement of certain Harbors and Rivers,” approved August thirtieth, eighteen hundred and fifty-two.

    Ch. CIII · 10 Stat. 608 · February 14, 1855 · Original text

13. An Act for the Relief of the Widow and Children of Ezra Chapman, deceased.

    Ch. CI · 10 Stat. 855 · February 14, 1855 · Private law · Original text

14. An Act for the Relief of Don B. Juan Domereq, a Spanish Subject.

    Ch. CII · 10 Stat. 855 · February 14, 1855 · Private law · Original text

15. A Resolution authorising the President of the United States to confer the Title of Lieutenant-General by Brevet, far Eminent Services.

    Public Resolution 9 · 10 Stat. 723 · February 15, 1855 · Original text

16. An Act for the Construction of a Military Road in Oregon Territory.

    Ch. CIV · 10 Stat. 608 · February 17, 1855 · Original text

17. An Act making an Appropriation for a Territorial Road in the Territory of Nebraska.

    Ch. CV · 10 Stat. 608 · February 17, 1855 · Original text

18. An Act for the Erection of a Military Post on or near the Pembina River in the Territory of Minnesota, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. CVI · 10 Stat. 608 · February 17, 1855 · Original text

19. An Act to regulate the Salaries of the District Judges of the United States.

    Ch. CVII · 10 Stat. 608 · February 17, 1855 · Original text

20. An Act making an Appropriation for completing the Public Buildings of Oregon Territory, and Minnesota.

    Ch. CVIII · 10 Stat. 609 · February 17, 1855 · Original text

21. An Act to establish an Additional Land District in the Territory of Oregon.

    Ch. CIX · 10 Stat. 609 · February 17, 1855 · Original text

22. An Act making Appropriations for improving certain Military Roads in the Territory of Minnesota.

    Ch. CX · 10 Stat. 610 · February 17, 1855 · Original text

23. An Act to provide for the Accommodation of the Courts of the United States for the District of Maryland, and for a Post-Office at Baltimore City, Maryland.

    Ch. CXI · 10 Stat. 610 · February 17, 1855 · Original text

24. An Act authorizing the Construction of a Line of Telegraph from the Mississippi or Missouri Rivers to the Pacific Ocean.

    Ch. CXII · 10 Stat. 610 · February 17, 1855 · Original text

25. An Act for the Relief of Medford Caffey, of the State of Tennessee.

    Ch. CXIII · 10 Stat. 856 · February 17, 1855 · Private law · Original text

26. An Act for the Relief of Zachariah Lawrence, of Ohio.

    Ch. CXIV · 10 Stat. 856 · February 17, 1855 · Private law · Original text

27. An Act for the Relief of William Hagerty.

    Ch. CXV · 10 Stat. 856 · February 17, 1855 · Private law · Original text

28. Joint Resolution explanatory of the Act giving Compensation to Judges Woodbridge and Chipman.

    Resolution 10 · 10 Stat. 869 · February 17, 1855 · Private law · Original text

29. An Act to establish the Office of Surveyor-General of Utah, and to grant Land for School and University Purposes.

    Ch. CXVII · 10 Stat. 611 · February 21, 1855 · Original text

30. An Act to provide for holding an Additional Term of the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Missouri, and for holding Special Terms of the District and Circuit Courts of the United States for the Northern District of Ohio.

    Ch. CXVIII · 10 Stat. 611 · February 21, 1855 · Original text

31. An Act authorizing the issue of a Register to the Russian-built Ship “Aina.”

    Ch. CXVI · 10 Stat. 857 · February 21, 1855 · Private law · Original text

32. An Act for the Relief of Henry H. Marsh.

    Ch. CXIX · 10 Stat. 857 · February 21, 1855 · Private law · Original text

33. An Act for the Relief of Rebecca Winn, Widow and Executrix of the Last Will and Testament of Timothy Winn, deceased, late a Purser in the Navy of the United States.

    Ch. CXX · 10 Stat. 857 · February 21, 1855 · Private law · Original text

34. An Act to establish a Court for the Investigation of Claims against the United States.

    Ch. CXXII · 10 Stat. 611 · February 24, 1855 · Original text

35. An Act concerning the Apprehension and Delivery of Deserters from Foreign Vessels in the Forts of the United States.

    Ch. CXXIII · 10 Stat. 611 · February 24, 1855 · Original text

36. An Act to establish an Additional Land District in the State of Wisconsin.

    Ch. CXXIV · 10 Stat. 615 · February 24, 1855 · Original text

37. An Act to provide for holding the United States Courts in the Northern and Southern Districts of Florida in case of the Sickness or Disability of either of the Judges of those Districts.

    Ch. CXXV · 10 Stat. 615 · February 24, 1855 · Original text

38. An Act increasing the Pension of Anthony W. Bayard, of Bellefont, in the State of Pennsylvania.

    Ch. CXXI · 10 Stat. 857 · February 24, 1855 · Private law · Original text

39. A Resolution for the Relief of Rebecca Hinton.

    Resolution 11 · 10 Stat. 870 · February 24, 1855 · Private law · Original text

40. Joint Resolution in favor of William Monagan.

    Resolution 12 · 10 Stat. 870 · February 24, 1855 · Private law · Original text

41. An Act making Appropriations for the Payment of Invalid and other Pensions of the United States for the year ending the thirtieth of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. CXXVI · 10 Stat. 615 · February 28, 1855 · Original text

42. An Act to promote the Efficiency of the Navy.

    Ch. CXXVII · 10 Stat. 616 · February 28, 1855 · Original text

43. An Act making an Appropriation for Military Defences at Proctor’s Landing, in Louisiana.

    Ch. CXXVIII · 10 Stat. 617 · February 28, 1855 · Original text

44. An Act to provide for the Payment of such Creditors of the late Republic of Texas as are comprehended in the Act of Congress of September nine, eighteen hundred and fifty.

    Ch. CXXIX · 10 Stat. 617 · February 28, 1855 · Original text

45. A Resolution accepting the Sword of General Andrew Jackson, and returning the Thanks of Congress to the family of the late General Robert Armstrong.

    Public Resolution 13 · 10 Stat. 723 · February 28, 1855 · Original text

46. An Act for the Relief of Mrs. Helen Mackay, Administratrix of Lieutenant-Colonel Æneas Mackay, late a Deputy Quarter-master in the United States Army.

    Ch. CXXX · 10 Stat. 857 · February 28, 1855 · Private law · Original text

47. An Act granting Bounty Land to Susan Palmer.

    Ch. CXXXI · 10 Stat. 858 · February 28, 1855 · Private law · Original text

48. An Act for the Relief of Lot Davis.

    Ch. CXXXII · 10 Stat. 858 · February 28, 1855 · Private law · Original text

49. An Act to Remodel the Diplomatic and Consular Systems of the United States.

    Ch. CXXXIII · 10 Stat. 619 · March 1, 1855 · Original text

50. An Act extending, in certain Cases, the Provisions of the Act entitled “An Act to extend Preemption Rights to certain Land therein mentioned” Approved March third, eighteen hundred and fifty-three.

    Ch. CXXXIV · 10 Stat. 626 · March 2, 1855 · Original text

51. An Act to amend the Act approved twenty-sixth August, eighteen hundred and fifty-two, entitled “An Act to Reduce and Define the Boundaries of the Military Reserve at Saint Peter’s River, in the Territory of Minnesota” and for other Purposes.

    Ch. CXXXV · 10 Stat. 627 · March 2, 1855 · Original text

52. An Act to provide a more Efficient Discipline for the Navy.

    Ch. CXXXVI · 10 Stat. 627 · March 2, 1855 · Original text

53. An Act to amend “An Act to establish a Land District in the State of Florida, to be called the District of Tampa.”

    Ch. CXXXVII · 10 Stat. 629 · March 2, 1855 · Original text

54. An Act to establish the Collection Districts of Cape Perpetua and Port Orford, in the Territory of Oregon, and to fix the Salaries of the Officers of the Customs therein.

    Ch. CXXXVIII · 10 Stat. 629 · March 2, 1855 · Original text

55. An Act to settle certain Accounts between the United States and the State of Alabama.

    Ch. CXXXIX · 10 Stat. 630 · March 2, 1855 · Original text

56. An Act to prevent Mistrials in the District and Circuit Courts of the United States, in certain Cases.

    Ch. CXL · 10 Stat. 630 · March 2, 1855 · Original text

57. An Act authorizing the Purchase or Construction of Four additional Revenue Cutters.

    Ch. CXLI · 10 Stat. 630 · March 2, 1855 · Original text

58. An Act to establish a Circuit Court of the United States in and for the State of California.

    Ch. CXLII · 10 Stat. 631 · March 2, 1855 · Original text

59. An Act changing the Times of holding the United States Courts in Tennessee.

    Ch. CXLIII · 10 Stat. 632 · March 2, 1855 · Original text

60. An Act to amend “An Act to carry into Effect a Treaty between the United States and Great Britain,” signed on the fifth June, eighteen hundred and fifty-four, and approved August fifth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four.

    Ch. CXLIV · 10 Stat. 632 · March 2, 1855 · Original text

61. An Act authorizing the Corporate Authorities of Georgetown to impose Additional Taxes, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. CXLV · 10 Stat. 633 · March 2, 1855 · Original text

62. An Act to confirm the Canal Selections in the State of Ohio.

    Ch. CXLVI · 10 Stat. 634 · March 2, 1855 · Original text

63. An Act for the Relief of Purchasers and Locators of Swamp and Overflowed Lands.

    Ch. CXLVII · 10 Stat. 634 · March 2, 1855 · Original text

64. An Act for the Relief of the Heirs of Brigadier-General Richard B. Mason.

    Ch. CXLVIII · 10 Stat. 858 · March 2, 1855 · Private law · Original text

65. An Act for the Relief of John R. Bowes, Agent in charge of the Property of the United States at Michigan City, in the State of Indiana, and of Isaac S. Smith, of the City of Buffalo, Nero York.

    Ch. CXLIX · 10 Stat. 858 · March 2, 1855 · Private law · Original text

66. An Act for the Relief of the Heirs and Legal Representatives of Joseph Savage, deceased.

    Ch. CL · 10 Stat. 859 · March 2, 1855 · Private law · Original text

67. An Act for the Relief of Daniel Searle and Company, for Extra Service rendered the Post-Office Department of the United States.

    Ch. CLI · 10 Stat. 859 · March 2, 1855 · Private law · Original text

68. An Act for the Relief of Charles W. Carroll.

    Ch. CLII · 10 Stat. 859 · March 2, 1855 · Private law · Original text

69. An Act for the Relief of Henry S. Sanford.

    Ch. CLIII · 10 Stat. 859 · March 2, 1855 · Private law · Original text

70. An Act for the Relief of the Children and Grandchildren of Thomas Morris.

    Ch. CLIV · 10 Stat. 860 · March 2, 1855 · Private law · Original text

71. An Act for the Benefit of the Heirs of Philip R. Rice, deceased.

    Ch. CLV · 10 Stat. 860 · March 2, 1855 · Private law · Original text

72. An Act for the Relief of Parmelia Slavin, late the Wife of John Blue, deceased.

    Ch. CLVII · 10 Stat. 860 · March 2, 1855 · Private law · Original text

73. An Act for the Relief of Charles H. Pointer.

    Ch. CLVI · 10 Stat. 861 · March 2, 1855 · Private law · Original text

74. An Act for the Relief of Amos Knapp.

    Ch. CLVIII · 10 Stat. 861 · March 2, 1855 · Private law · Original text

75. An Act for the Relief of William. G. Howison.

    Ch. CLIX · 10 Stat. 861 · March 2, 1855 · Private law · Original text

76. An Act for the Relief of Sarah Morriss, only Heir of Robert Mitchell, deceased.

    Ch. CLXI · 10 Stat. 861 · March 2, 1855 · Private law · Original text

77. An Act for the Relief of Mrs. J. Josephine McClellan.

    Ch. CLXII · 10 Stat. 861 · March 2, 1855 · Private law · Original text

78. An Act for the Relief of William G. Preston.

    Ch. CLX · 10 Stat. 862 · March 2, 1855 · Private law · Original text

79. An Act for the Relief of Anna E. Cook.

    Ch. CLXIII · 10 Stat. 862 · March 2, 1855 · Private law · Original text

80. An Act for the Relief of Peter Arney, (colored man.)

    Ch. CLXIV · 10 Stat. 862 · March 2, 1855 · Private law · Original text

81. An Act for the Relief of George W. Torrence.

    Ch. CLXV · 10 Stat. 862 · March 2, 1855 · Private law · Original text

82. An Act to increase the Compensation of the Registers of Land-Offices and Receivers of public Moneys under the Act entitled an Act to graduate and reduce the Price of the Public Lands to actual Settlers and Cultivators, approved August fourth, eighteen hundred and fifty-four.

    Ch. CLXVI · 10 Stat. 635 · March 3, 1855 · Original text

83. An Act to provide for the erection of Public Buildings in the Territory of Kansas.

    Ch. CLXVII · 10 Stat. 635 · March 3, 1855 · Original text

84. An Act to provide for the erection of Public Buildings in the Territory of Nebraska.

    Ch. CLXVIII · 10 Stat. 635 · March 3, 1855 · Original text

85. An Act making Appropriations for the Support of the Army, for the year ending the thirtieth of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. CLXIX · 10 Stat. 635 · March 3, 1855 · Original text

86. An Act to appropriate Money to remove the Obstructions in the Savannah River, below the City of Savannah, in the State of Georgia.

    Ch. CLXX · 10 Stat. 640 · March 3, 1855 · Original text

87. An Act making Appropriations for Fortifications and other Works of Defence, and for Repairs of Barracks and Quarters, for the year ending the thirtieth of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six.

    Ch. CLXXI · 10 Stat. 640 · March 3, 1855 · Original text

88. An Act for the Construction of certain Military Roads in the Territory of Kansas.

    Ch. CLXXII · 10 Stat. 641 · March 3, 1855 · Original text

89. An Act further to amend the Act entitled “An Act to reduce and modify the Rates of Postages in the United States, and for other Purposes,” passed March third, eighteen hundred and fifty-one.

    Ch. CLXXIII · 10 Stat. 641 · March 3, 1855 · Original text

90. An Act mating Appropriations for the Civil and Diplomatic Expenses of Government, for the year ending the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. CLXXV · 10 Stat. 643 · March 3, 1855 · Original text

91. An Act making Appropriations for the Naval Service, for the Year ending the thirtieth of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six.

    Ch. CXCVIII · 10 Stat. 675 · March 3, 1855 · Original text

92. An Act to organize an Institution for the Insane of the Army and Navy, and of the District of Columbia, in the said District.

    Ch. CXCIX · 10 Stat. 682 · March 3, 1855 · Original text

93. An Act extending the Provisions of the Act of August fourth, eighteen hundred and fifty-two, entitled “An Aet to grant the Right of War to all Rail and Plank-roads and Macadamized Turnpikes passing through the Public Lands belonging to the United States,” to the Public Lands in the Territories if the United States.

    Ch. CC · 10 Stat. 683 · March 3, 1855 · Original text

94. An Act making Appropriations far the Service of the Post-Office Department during the fiscal gear, ending the thirtieth of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six.

    Ch. CCI · 10 Stat. 683 · March 3, 1855 · Original text

95. An Act to establish Columbus, in the State of Mississippi, Chattanooga, in the State of Tennessee, and Hickman, in the State of Kentucky, Ports of Delivery.

    Ch. CCII · 10 Stat. 686 · March 3, 1855 · Original text

96. An Act to provide Accommodations for the United States Courts in the City of Jackson, Mississippi.

    Ch. CCIII · 10 Stat. 686 · March 3, 1855 · Original text

97. An Act making Appropriations for the Current and Contingent Expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling Treaty Stipulations with various Indian Tribes, for the year ending June thirtieth, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six, and for other Purposes.

    Ch. CCIV · 10 Stat. 686 · March 3, 1855 · Original text

98. An Act allowing the further time of two Years to those holding Lands by Entries in the Virginia Military District in Ohio, which were made prior to the first [of] January, eighteen hundred and fifty-two, to have the same surveyed and patented.

    Ch. CCVI · 10 Stat. 701 · March 3, 1855 · Original text

99. An Act in Addition to certain Acts granting Bounty Land to certain Officers and Soldiers who have been engaged in the Military Service of the United States.

    Ch. CCVII · 10 Stat. 701 · March 3, 1855 · Original text

100. An Act making Appropriations for the Support of the Military Academy, for the year ending the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and fifty-six.

     Ch. CCVIII · 10 Stat. 703 · March 3, 1855 · Original text