Public Law 6–LXIX

Section 1.

Be it enacted by the Senate, and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Act of March 16, 1802, ch. 9.

That it shall be lawful for the President of the United States to suspend any further military appointments, under the act to augment the army of the United States, and for other purposes; and under the ninth section

1798, ch. 76.

1799, ch. 43.

of the act for the better organizing of the troops of the United States, SIXTH CONGRESS. Sess. 1. Ch. 70. Resolutions. 1800. and for other purposes; according to his discretion, having reference to economy and the good of the service.

Sec. 2.

And be if further enacted, That the President of the United States shall be, and hereby is authorized and empowered to discharge, on or before the fifteenth day of June next, all such officers, noncommissioned officers and privates, as have heretofore been appointed, commissioned, or raised, under and by virtue of the said acts, or either of

Exceptions.

them, except the engineers, inspector of artillery, and inspector of fortifications. Provided always, that nothing in this act contained shall be construed to authorize any reduction of the first four regiments of infantry, the two regiments of artillerists and engineers, the two troops of light dragoons, or of the general and other staff, authorized by the several laws for the establishing and organizing of the aforesaid corps.

Sec. 3.

And be it further enacted, That to each officer, noncommissioned officer and private, who shall be discharged from service by virtue of this act, there shall be allowed and paid, in addition to the pay and allowances to which they are now entitled by law, a sum of money equal to three months pay of such officer, noncommissioned officer and private respectively.