Public Law 18–CI

That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby, authorized to cause to be built, in addition to the present naval force of the United States, a number of sloops of war, not exceeding ten, to carry not less than twenty guns, each, of such description and weight of metal as the President may direct; and that the sum of five hundred thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby, appropriated, for the aforesaid purpose, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Sec. 2.

And be it further enacted, That the President of the United

Certain public vessels to be sold.

States be, and he is hereby, authorized to cause to be sold, at such time, and in such manner, as he shall judge best for the public interest, the whole, or a part, of the vessels which were purchased under the authority of the act, entitled “An act authorizing an additional naval force for

Act of Dec. 20, 1822, ch. 1.

the suppression of piracy;” also, the whole of the public vessels upon Lakes Erie, Ontario, and Champlain, except the ships of the line New Orleans and Chippewa, now on the stocks, under cover at Sacketts’ Harbour.

Sec. 3.

And be it further enacted, That the proceeds of such sales

Proceeds of such sales, &c.

shall be applied under the direction of the President of the United States, to the repairs and building of sloops of war—which have been, or may be, authorized to be built.