[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.