595.

372.

Illinois District-Eleven schools-No. of children,

Sequoyah District-Seven schools-No. of children,

Canadian District-Nine schools-No. of children, 461." (Dec. 10th, 1880.)

SEC. 31. The directors of the primary schools shall not permit the children of any person, who is not a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, to receive instruction in any school supported at the expense of the school fund of the Nation. (December 7th, 1877.)

SEC. 32. From and after the third Monday in November, 1881, the pay of the members of the board of education shall be six hundred dollars annually, each. (December 10th, 1880.)

SEC. 33. "The pay of teachers of the Male and

Female seminaries shall be as follows:

SEC. 34. The boarding and clothing of the primary students, and the boarding of teachers and students of the high school department shall be done by contract with the lowest responsible bidder, after bids shall have been advertised for thirty days in the Cherokee Advocate. The party, so contracting, shall give bond to the satisfaction of the board of education approved by the Principal Chief, for the faithful performance of such contract, which bond shall state in detail every performance required of such contractor.

SEC. 35. The principal teacher of the Female seminary shall be of the same sex with that of the pupils thereof. (December 10th, 1880.)

SEC. 36. "The pay, on account of boarders at the Male and Female seminaries, shall be in cash, and paid to the principal teacher, who shall pay the same monthly to the secretary of the board of education. No boarder shall be charged more than the minimum cost of board." (December 10th, 1880.)

SEC. 1. The board of trustees for the asylum for the insane, and indigent, blind, deaf and dumb, and decrepit, heretofore established by law, shall consist of the Principal, Assistant Principal Chief, Treasurer and three trustees to be appointed by the Principal Chief, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, and whose term of office shall expire with that of the Principal Chief appointing them. The Principal Chief shall be "ex officio" president of the board, and the national treasurer shall be "ex officio" treasurer thereof. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum to transact any business connected with the asylum; provided, it shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the whole board, to repeal or change, alter or amend, any by-law of the board, or to remove any officer appointed by the same. The board shall appoint

one of their number secretary.

ARTICLE II.

DUTIES OF TRUSTEES.

SEC. 2. The trustees shall manage and direct the affairs of the asylum, and make all necessary by-laws and regulations for the control and government of said institution, not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of this Nation.

SEC. 3. They shall appoint one steward, and such other officers and assistants as may, from time to time, be necessary.

SEC. 4. The board of trustees shall keep a fair and full record of all their doings, and shall maintain an effectual inspection of the asylum, for which purpose one of their number shall visit the institution at least once a month, and they shall hold a meeting of said board at the institution once every three months, and special meetings may be called in the manner prescribed by the by-laws; and the secretary shall, on or before the 15th day of October, of each year, make a true report of the actual condition of the asylum to the Principal Chief, for the information of the National Council.

SEC. 5. The board of trustees shall, until otherwise provided by law, fix and determine the compensation of the steward and other officers and assistants, as they may deem necessary for the just and economical administration of the affairs of the asylum.

SEC. 6. The board of trustees shall furnish such bedding and clothing, as may be necessary, to such

inmates of the asylum as may be unable to obtain the same, and shall cause to be procured, and prepared under the direction of the steward, such food as may be suitable to the wants and conditions of the several inmates.

ARTICLE III.

DUTIES OF STEWARD.

SEC. 7. The steward shall be required to give bond, with surety, according to law, in such sum as may be required of him by the board; and his term of office shall be the same as that of the board appointing him, unless sooner removed. He shall have the general superintendence of the buildings, grounds and farm, with their furniture, fixtures and stock, the direction and control of all persons thereon, subject to the by-laws and regulations of the board of trustees; he shall daily ascertain the condition, and, under the direction of the medical superintendent, shall administer to the sick and others such treatment as may be by him prescribed; he shall also be required to see that all the rules and regulations for the discipline and good government of the institution are properly obeyed and enforced; he shall keep a complete record of the name, age, sex, district, date of reception and departure from the institution, death, and from what cause, of each inmate; and he shall also keep a record of all his doings, and of the entire business and operations of the institution, to be kept regularly from day to day in

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