[41]. Act of March 2, 1850.

[42]. Act of January 19, 1866.

[43]. Senate doc. 181, 46th Congress.

[44]. Sec. 2, 258, Rev. Stat. U.S.

[45]. According to the affidavits of Samuel Howard and others, page 14.

[46]. See Report of Attorney-General United States, 1880–81.

[47]. Act of March 6, 1862.

[48]. Act of February 16, 1872.

[49]. Secs. 1 and 2, act of February 3, 1852.

[50]. See act of January 17, 1862.