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State congressional decree announcing the forthcoming monopolization -- as of 1 January 1835 -- of tobacco in the state.

Decree of state congress extending present sessions for eight days, thus concluding on the 23rd day.

Decree of state congress granting extraordingary power to the executive of the state for one year from this date to pursue, apprehend and quickly punish vagrants and thieves. 2 copies.

Decree No. 60 of state congress authorizing allotments for per diem and traveling expenses for congressional representatives or their substitutes.

State congressional decree defining the judicial responsibilities of the alcaldes at the head of the departments and of the alcaldes of the towns. 18 articles.

Decree of state congress that reinstates law No. 13 of 10 February 1830 and the governmental council will be composed according to its provisions; the law of 3 October 1833 is hereby abolished, likewise the council provided by it.

Decree of state congress naming D. José Maria Perez Callejo citizen of the state.

Governor's announcement that the congress will convene 15 February in special session to consider its most immediate problems, as cited in Article 2.

Reissue of decree by Chamber of Deputies that election of the acting President has been held. President-elect: D. Miguel Barragán, with 13 of the 15 votes cast.

State congressional decree providing for chiefs of police in the departments, to be appointed by the executive of the state. 2 copies.