Title 48 of the U.S. Code § 1453 - to 1455. Repealed. Pub. L. 98–213, §16(c)–(f), Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1462
Full text of § 1453 from Title 48 of the United States Code.
§ 1453. to 1455. Repealed. Pub. L. 98–213, §16(c)–(f), Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1462
Section 1453, R.S. §1841, related to powers, duties and term of office of governor of each Territory, in whom the executive power was vested.
Section 1453a, R.S. §1873, related to temporary definition by proclamation, by governor, of judicial districts of such Territory, and assignment of judges appointed for such Territory to several districts as well as fixing of times and places for holding courts.
Section 1454, R.S. §1843, related to appointment and term of office of Secretary appointed for each Territory, and duties in case of death, removal, resignation or absence of governor from Territory.
Section 1455, R.S. §1844, related to duties of secretary regarding recordation, preservation, and publication of all laws and proceedings of legislative assembly and governor in executive department.
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