Private Law 23–CCXXV

That the proper accounting officers of the treasury department be, and they are hereby, authorized and required to

Account to be adjusted, and sum found due, paid.

adjust and settle, upon the principles of equity, the accounts of William Mann, late deputy marshal of the United States for the eastern district of Virginia; and that the sum, if any, found due to him, be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated: Provided, The

Proviso.

said William Mann shall prove to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Treasury that he is legally entitled to the claims contained in his accounts,—and the said accounting officers are to be restricted in making said settlement to such claims as the proper judge is authorized by law or usage to allow in other cases, and when made and certified by him, are properly chargeable on the treasury.