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THE STATES, THEIR SETTLEMENT, ETC.
TENNESSEE was settled at Fort Donelson, in 1756, by emigrante from Virginia and North Carolina: was ceded to the United States by North Carolina, December, 1789, conveyed by the Senators of that Stato February 25, 1790, and accepted by act of Congress April 2 of the same year ; it adopted a Constitution Feb. 6, 1796, and was admitted into the Union the 1st of June following. Area 45,600 square miles, or 29,18,000 acres. Population in 1860, 1,109,601, of whom 275,179 wore slaves. IS is a mining and agricultural State, and is largely productive of live stock Citizens of the United States who have resided six months in the county are entitled to vote. A military league was formed bot ween the Governor, Isham G. Harris, and the rebel ,States, May 7, 1861, ratified the same day by the Senate by a vote of 14 to G, and a Declaration of Independence submitted to the people, the election to be held June 8, the result of which was declared by the Governor, June 24, to bo 101,918 for, and 17,238 against. This movement not being acceptable to the people of East Tin- nessee, which had declared against separation by a vote of 32,923 to 14,999, they, in a Convention held at Greenville, June 18-21, repudiated it. An- drew Johnson, Provisional Governor of the State, called a State Conyer- tion to be held in Nashville the second Monday in January. Delegates were elected, the Convention met, declared slavery forever abolished, pro- hibited compensation to owners of slaves, and abrogated the secession or- finances, These amendments of the Constitution were submitted to the people 22d of February. 1505, with the following result: For ratification, 22.197 : rejection, 63. The United States Constitutional Amendment was ratified April 5, 1955.
TEXAS was first settled at Boxar, in 1691, by Spaniards; formel a part of Mexico until 1836, when she revolted from that Republic and is- stituted a separate Government, under which she existed until admitted into the Union by a joiat resolution approved March 1st, 1845, imposing certain conditions, which were accepted, and a Constitution formed July 4 of the same year, and another joint resolution adopted by Congress, consummating the annexation, was approved December 29, 1815. Area 237,501 square miles, or 152,002,500 acres. Population in 1860, 601,215, of whom 192,566 were slaves. It is an agricultural region, principally down- ted to grain, cotton and tropical fruits. Free white male citizens of 21 years of age, who have resided in the State one year and district six months are entitled to vote. A Convention assembled at Galveston Jae- uary 28, 1861, and on February 1 passed an ordinance of secession. by a vote of 150 to 7, to be submitted to the people February 23, and on March 4 they declared the State out of the Union, and Gov. Houston issued a Proclamation to that effect.
FERMON'Y was settled in 1724, by Englishmen from Connecticut, chiefly under grants from New Hampshire ; was formed from a part of the territory of New York, by act of its Legislature March 6, 1769; framed a Constitution December 23, 1977, and was admitted into the Union March 4, 1791, by virtue of an act of Congress passed February 18 of the same year. Area 10,212 square miles, or 6,535,850 acres. Population in 1860, 315,008. It is a grazing region, producing more wool, live stock, maple angar, butter, cheese and hay, in proportion to its population, than any other State. Any citizen of the United States who has resided in the State one year, and will take the oath of allegiance, is entitled to vote.
VERGI.VIA was settled at Jamestown, in 1607, by the English, and was chartered April 10, 1606, May 23, 1609, and March 12, 1012. It was one of the original thirteen States, ratifying the United States Constitution June 25, 1788 ; it framed a State Constitution July 5, 1776, which was
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amended January 15. 1830. The State was divided in 1863. Present arra 37 352 square miles. Population in 1860, 1,314,533, of whom 451,- 410 were slaves. It is a large corn producing, and the chief tobacco grow- ḷ; State. Every white male citizen of the age of 21 years, who has been a naddent of the State for one year, and of the county, city or town where Wo ofers to vote for six months next preceding an election, and has inid all taxes assessed to him, after the adoption of the Constitution, under the laws of the Commonwealth after the re-organization of the county, city or town where he offers to vote, is qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly and all officers elective by the people. A. Convention sitting in Richmond on the 17th of April, 1861, passed an ordinance of secession, by a vote of SS to 55, which was submitted to the people at an election held May 23, the result of which was announced June 25 to be 125,824 for, and 82,134 against. The State Government was re-organized by a Convention which met at Wheeling, May 11, 1861. Upon the divi- Mon of the State in 1963, the seat of Government was removed to Alexan- drin. A State Constitutional Convention, March 10, 1861, adopted a soc- tion abolishing slavery.
WEST VIRGINIA .- On the passage of the ordinance, of se- cession by the Virginia Convention, & Convention of the western and other loyal counties of the State was held at Wheeling, which assembled May 11, 1861, and on the 17th unanimously deposed the then State officers end organized a Provisional Government. On the 26th of November. 1861, a Convention representing the western counties assembled in Wheeling and framed a Constitucion for West Virginia, which was submitted to the people on the 34 of May, 1863, and adopted by them by a nearly unani- mous vote. The division of the State was sanctioned by the Legislature May 13, 1863, and ratified by Congress by an act approved December 31, 1402, conditioned on the adoption of an amendment to the Constitution providing for the gradual abolition of slavery, which was done on the 2 1th of March, 1883, by a vote of the qualified electors of the proposed State, 28BIS voting in favor of the amendment, and 572 against it .. In pu.su- ance of the act of Congress, the President issued a Proclamation, April 20, 1863, admitting the State sixty days from the date thereof, and on the 20th of June the new State Government was formally inaugurated. Arca 2.1,000 square miles. Population in 1SC0, 350,509, of whom 12,754 were Saves. It is a large corn producing State, and abounds in coal and other minerals. The Alexandria Legislature adopted the United States Consti- tutional Amendment February 9, 1865. White male citizens, residents of the State one year and county thirty days, unless disqualified by rebellion, are entitled to vote.
WISCONSIN was settled at Green Bay, in 1669, by the French ; Was a part of the territory ceded by Virginia, and was set off' from Mich- ivan December 24, 1834, and was organized into a Territory April 30, 1>35. lowa was set off from it June 12, 1838, and acts were passed at various times setting its boundaries. March 3, 1847, an act for its admnis- sion into the Union was passed, to take effect on the issuing of a Proele- mation by the President, and by act of May 29, 1848, it was admitted into the Union. Area 53,924 square miles, or 31,511,300 acres. Population in 1860, 775.581. It is an agricultural State, chietly engaged in grain raising and wool growing. Both white and colored citizens of the United States, or white foreigners who have declared their intention to become citizens, are entitled to vote. Colored citizens were admitted to the franchise, be a decision of the Supreme Court, rendered the 27th day of March, 1:05, holding that, whereas an election was held in 1849, under the provisions of chapter 137, of that year, at which clection 5,205 votes were cast in
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THE TERRITORIES, THEIR BOUNDARIES, ETC.
favor of the extension of the right of suffrage to colored men, and 4,075 against such extension, therefore, the section of said law conferring such right had been constitutionally adopted and is the law of the land.
THE TERRITORIES,
THEIR BOUNDARIES, AREA, PHYSICAL, FEATURES, ETC.
ALASKA, our new territory, recently purchased of Russia, compre- hends all the north-west coast on the Pacific, and the adjacent islands north of the parallel of 50 degrees 40 minutes north, and the portion of the main- land west of the meridian (about 140" west) of Mount St. Elias. The area is computed at 481,276 square miles. The climate, although warmer than in the same latitude on the eastern coast, is too rigorous to admit of suc- cessful agricultural operations, and the chief value of the country and ad- jacent seas is derived from their fisheries and hunting grounds. The south- crn and central portions are mountainous; the northern portion along the Arctic ocean is quite flat, nowhere rising more than fifteen or twenty feet above the sea. The population is estimated at about 80,000, mostly Esqui- meaux.
ARIZONA was organized by the Thirty-Seventh Congress, in the win- ter of 1863, out of the western half of New Mexico, the boundary between the two Territories being the 109th meridian (32d west from Washington.) and includes the greater portions of the valleys of Colorado and Gila. which two rivers drain its entire surface, with parts of Utah, New Mexico and Nevada, and yet convey, it is reported, a less volume of water to the sea than the Hudson at Albany. The fertile Messilla Valley was left with New Mexico. The Territory forms a block nearly square, and contains 126,141 square miles, or 80,730,240 acres. Its white population is probably considerably less than 10,000. For agricultural purposes it is probably the most worthless on the Continent, owing to the absence of rains, but it is reputed to abound in silver mines,
COLORADO wos organized March 2, 1861, from parts of Kansas, Nebraska and Utah, and is situated on each side of the Rocky Mountains, between latitude 37- and 41º, and longitude 25° and 32º west from Wash- ington. Area 104,500 square miles, or €0,880,000 acres. Population 30,- 000, besides numerous tribes of Indians. By an enabling act passed March 21, 1864, the people of the Territory were authorized to frame a State Con- stitution and organize a State Goverment, and a Convention accordingly met in 1855, and on the 12th of August adopted a Constitution, which was submitted to and adopted by the people September 5, and State officers elected November 14. A bill to admit the Territory as a State passed Congress, but was vetoed May 25, 1866. It is said to be a superior graz- ing and cattle producing region, with a healthy climate and rich soil. An extensive coal bed, and also gold, iron and other ufinerals abound.
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THE TERRITORIES, THEIR BOUNDARIES, ETC.
Tis1.K'O 71 was first settled by emyloyees of the. Hudson Bay Com- pany, but is now being peopled by emigrants from the Northern and Wes- fern States. It was set off from the western portion of Minnesota when that Territory became a State in 1857, and was organized March 2, 1861. Area 148,932 square miles, or 95,316,480 acres. Population 2,576 whites, anıl 2,201 Indians, besides the roving tribes.
I'D.AHO was organized by the Thirty-Seventh Congress, at its second session, in the winter of 1863. Its name means 'Bead of the Mountains,' and it embraces the whole breadth of the Rocky Mountain region, and has within its bounds the head waters of nearly all the great rivers that flow down its either slope, but the greater portion lies cast of the mountains. Its southern boundary is the 41st, its northern the 16th parallel of latitude. It extends from the 104th meridian on the east to the 110th on the west. Area 826,878 square miles, or 208,870,720 acres, For agricultural purposes it is comparatively worthless, but abounds in gold and other valuable mines.
JEON TAMaf was settled by emigrants from the Northern and West- ern States. Organized in 1864, with the following boundaries: Com- mencing at a point formed by the intersection of the 27º L. W. from Wash- ington with the 45º N. L. ; thence due west on said 45th degree to a point formed by its intersection with the 31th degree W. from Washington; thence due south along said 84th degree of longitude to its intersection with the 44th degree and 30 minutes of N. L. ; thence due west along said 44th degree and 30 minutes of N. L. to a point formed by its intersection with the crest of the Rocky Mountains; thence following the crest of the Rocky Mountains northward till its intersection with the Bitter Root Mountains; thence northward along the crest of said Bitter Root Moun- tains to its intersection with the 39th degree of longitude W. from Wash- ington; thence along said 39th degree of longitude northward to the boundary line of the British possessions: thence eastward along said boundary to the 27th degree of longitude W. from Washington; thence southward along said 27th degree to the place of beginning. This makes it the northermost Territory next the States east of the Missouri Valley. It is a good mining and agricultural region. The total population is put down at 15,522. Large accessions have been made since the census was taken.
.VEW JLEXICO was formed from a part of the territory ceded to the United States by Mexico, by the treaty of Guadaloupe Hidalgo, Feb- ruary 2, 1848, and was organized into a Territory September 9, 1850 .---- Area 121,201 square miles, or 77,568,640 acres. Population 83,000, besides large tribes of warlike Indians. . The principal resource of the country is its minerals.
77NA was settled by the Mormons, and was formed from a part of the territory ceded to the United States hy Mexico, by the treaty of Guada- loupe Hidalgo, February 2, 1848, and was organized into a Territory, Sep- tember 9, 1850. Area, 106,383 square miles, or 63,084,480 acres. Popula- ton, 40,273, of whom 29 were slaves. Brine, sulphureous and chalybeate springs abound; limestone, granite, sandstone and marble are found in large quantities; iron is abundant, and gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc have been found. Not one-fiftieth part of the soil is fit for tillage, but on that which is, abundant crops of grain and considerable cotton are raised. A Convention was held at Great Salt Lake City, January 22, 1862, and a State Constitution formed, but it has not been acted on by Congress.
WALSHIING TO.V was settled by emigrants from the Northern and Western States, and was organize l into a Territory March 2, 1853, from the northern portion of Oregon, to which was added another portion from the
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STAMP DUTIES.
castern part when the latter Territory was admitted as a State, February 14, 1850. Area 69,994 square miles, or 48,630,800 acres. Population 11,108, besides numerous tribes of Indians.
TTO.MING was organized in July 1868. It lies between the 27th and 31th meridians of longitude west from Washington, and between the 41 st and 45th parallels of latitude. The Territory is rich in mineral wealth, having large quantities of iron, coal, gypsum and building stone, besides Fast quantities of gold, silver and copper. Salt springs of great value are found within its limits. The western portion of the Territory embraces what is generally known as the " Sweet Water Mines." The climate is healthy, and the Territory is rapidly filling up with an enterprising and hardy population. The act of Congress organizing the Territory, provides that " There shall be no denial of the elective franchise or any other right, on account of color or race, and all persons shall be equal before the law."
STAMP DUTIES.
SCHEDULE OF DUTIES ON AND AFTER MARCH 1, 1867.
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Stamp Duty.
Stamp Duty.
Accidental injuries to persons. tick- et -. or contracts for insurance against,
Affidavits.
exempt. exempt.
Agreement or contract not other- wise specified :
For every sheet or piece of paper upon which either of the same shall be written. 80 5
Agreement, renewal of, same stamp ». original instrument.
Appraisement of value or damage, or for any other purpose : For each sheet of paper on which it is written.
5
Assignment of a lease. same stamp a, origiasl, and additional stamp hipon the value or con- sideration of transfer, accord- iuer to the rates of stamps on deeds. (See Conveyance.)
Assignment of policy of it -urance.
Assignment of mostrare, same simp as that required upon a mortgage for the amount re- thaining unpaid. (Sce Mort- gace.)
Bank check. draft or order for any som of money drawn upon any
bank, banker or trust compa- ny at sight or on demand,
When drawn upon any other per- son or persons, companies or corporations, for any sum ex- ceeding $10, at sight or on de- mang,
Bill of exchange, (inlaud,) draft or order for the payment of any sam of money not exceeding $100. otherwise than at sight or on demand, or any promissory note, or any memorandum, check, receipt, or other writ- ten or printed evidence of an amount of money to be paid on demand or at a time designa- ted : For a sum not exceeding $100, 5
And for every additional $100 or fractional part thereof in ex- cese of $100, 5 Bill of exchiny, (foreign,) or let- . ter ofcredit drawn in, but pay- able out of, the United States : If drawu singly, same rates of duty as inland bills of exchange or promissory notes.
If drawn in sets of three or more, for every bill of pach set, where the sum made payable shall not
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Stamp Duty. |
Stamp Duty.
exeved $100 or the equivalent thereof in any foreign currency
And for every additional $100. or fractional part thereofin excess
.li of lading or receipt (other than "prier party) for any goods, merchandise, or effects to be . xported from a port or place in the United States to any for- vigh port or place,
ER or idding to any port in Brit- weh North America,
exempt.
ichof lading. domestic ot inland, exempt. F.d of sule by which any ship or Vessel, or any part thereof. shall conveyed to or vested in any other person or persons : When the consideration shall not exceed $500, 30
Exceeding 8500, and not exceed- ing $1.000. Exceeding $1.000, for every ad- ditional $500, or fractional part thereof,
1 00 50
Bond for indemnifying any person for the payment of any sum of money : Whon the money ulti- mately recoverable thereupon i - 21.000 or less, 50 When in excess of $1,000, for Cach $1,000 or fraction, 00
Bond administrator or guardian, when the value of the estate aud effects, real and personal, does Lot exceed $1,000, Exceeding $1,000,
exempi. 1 00
boud for due execution or per- formance of duties of office, 1 00
Bond, personal, for security for the payment of money. (See Die ofany description, other than Mch as may be required in le- un! proceedings, or used in con- hoetion with mortgage deeds, and not otherwise charged in this schedule, 25
Broker'snotes. (See Contract.) Certificates of measurement or weight of animals, wood, coal or hy,
exempt. 5
Certificates of measurement of oth- er articles, Certificates of stock in any incor- jorsted company, 25 Certificates of profits, or any certi- Deateur memorandum showing an interest in the property or arquiaulations of any incor- porated company : If for a sum But less than $10 and not ex- feeding $50, 10
Exreelivy $50 and not exceed-
Harredan &let, for every al- mitional Show0 or fractional Part thereof,
25
Conveyance, dued, instrument or writing, whereby any kinds. tenements, or other realty sold why be granted, assigned, transferred, or otherwise con- Veget te or vested in the pur- chuser or purchasers, or any other person or persons, by his, beror their direction, when the considerat. Ax or value does not exceed &0,-
250 10
Charter party for the charter of any ship or vessel, or steamer, or any letter, memorandum, or other writing relating to the charter, or any renewal or transfer thereof: If the rezis- tered tonnare of such ship, vessel. or sicamer does not ex- eced 150 tons, 1 00
Exceeding 150 tous, and not ex- ceeding 300 tone, 3 00
Exceeding 300 tons, and not ex- , creding 600 tons, 5 00 10 00
Exceeding 600 tons, Check. Bank check,
Contract. Broker's note, or mom. orendum of sale of any goods or merchandise, exchange, real estate, or property of any kind o: description issued by brok- ers or persons acting as such : For each nowy or memorandum of sale,
10
Bill or memorandum of the sale or contract for the sale of stocks, bonds, gold or silver bullion, coin, promissory notes, or other securities made by brokers. banks, or bankers, either for the benefit of others or on their own account : For each hundred dollars, or frac- tional part thereof, of the amount of such sale or con- tract,
1
Bill or memorandum of the sale or contract for the sale of stocks, bonds, gold or silver bullion, coln, promissory notes, or other securities, not his or their own property, made by any person, firm, or company not paying a special tax as bro- ker, bank or banker : For each hundred dollars, or fractional part thereof, of the amount of such sale or contract,
Contract. (See Agreement.) Contract, renewal of, same stamp as original instrument.
5
Certificate. Any certificate of dam . az or otherwise, and all other certificates or documents is- sued by any port warden, ma-
rine surveyor, or other person acting as such, 25
2
Certificate of deposit of any sum of money in any bank or trust company, or with any banker or person acting as such : Iffor a sum not exceeding $100, For & sum exceeding $100.
Certificate of any other descrip- tion than those specified,
10
Charter, renewal of, same stamp as an original instrument.
50
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STAMP DUTIES.
Stamp Duty.
Stamp Duty.
When the consideration exceeds $500, and does not exceed $1,000, 1 00
And for every additional $500, or fractional part thereof, in ex- cess of $1,000, 50
Conveyance. The acknowledg- ment of a deed, or proof by a witness, exempt.
Conveyance. Certificate of record of a deed, exempt.
Credit, letter of. Same as foreign bill of exchange.
Custom-house entry. (See En-
try.)
Custom-house withdrawals. (See Entry.)
Deed. (See Conveyance --- rast deed.)
Draft. Same as inland bill of cx- change, Endorsement of any negotiable in- strument, exempt.
Entry of any goods, warez or mer- chandise at any custom-honse, either forconsumption or ware- housing : Not exceeding $100 in value, 25
Exceeding $100, and not exceed- ing 8500 in value, 50
Exceeding $500 in value. 1 00
Entry for the witlolrawal of any goods or merchandise from bonded warehouse, 50
Gauger's returns, exempt.
Indorsement upon a stamped obli- gation in acknowledgment of its fulfillment. exempt. Insurance (life) policy : When the amount insured shall not. ex- ceed $1.000. 25
Exceeding $1,000, and not ex- ceeding $5,000, 50
Exceeding $5.0.0, 1 00
Insurance (marine, inland, and fre,) policies, or renewal of the same : If the premium does not exceed $10,
10
Exceeding $10, and not exceed- Exceeding 850,
25 50
Insurance contracts or tickets against accidental injuries .to persons,
exempt.
Lease, agreement, memorandum, or contract for the hire, use, or rent of any land, tenement, or portion thereof: Where the rent or reutal value is $300 per . annam or less, 50
Where the rent or rental value exceeds the sum of $300 per sunum, for each additional 8200, or fractional part thereof in excess of $3/4",
50
Legal documents: Writ, or other original process, by which any onit, either crito- inal or civil. is commenced in any court, either of low or equi- ty, exempt.
Confession of judgment or cog. novit, exempt.
Writs or other process on ap-
peals from justice conrts or other courts of inferior juris- diction to a court of record. Warrant of distress.
exempt. exempt.
Letters of administration. (See Probate of will )
Letters testamentary, when the value of the estate and effects, real and personal, does not ex- ceed $1.000. Exempt.
Exceeding 21,000. 5 Letters of credit. Same as bill of exchange, (foreign.) Manifest for custom house entry or clearance of the cargo of any ship, vessel, or steainer, for a foreign port :
If the registered tonnage of such ship, vessel, or steamer does uot exceed 300 toas, 1 00
Exceeding 800 tons, and not ex- ceeding 600 tons, 3 00 5 00
Exceeding 600 tone, [These provisions do not Ap)- ply to vessels or steamboats plying between ports of the United States and British North America.] Meastu ers' returns, exempt. Memorandum of sale, or broker's note. (See Contract.)
Mortgage of lands, estate, or pro- perty, real or personal, herita- ble or movable, whatsoever, a trust deed in the nature of a mortgage, or any personal bond given as security for the pay- ment of any definite or certain sum ofmoney : exceeding $100, and not exceeding 8500,
Exceeding $500, and not exceed- ing $1,000, 1 00
50
And for every additional 8500, or fractional part thereof, in ex- cess of $1,000, 50
Order for payment of money, ifthe amount is $10, or over, 2 Passage ticket on any vessel from a port in the United States to a foreign port, not exceeding
50
Exceeding $35, and not exceed- ing $50, 1 00
And for every additonal $30, or fractional part thereof, in ex- cess of 350, 1 00
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