(R.S. Sec. 1980.) CODIFICATION R.S. Sec. 1980 derived from acts July 31, 1861, ch. 33, 12 Stat. 284; Apr. 20, 1871, ch. 22, Sec. 2, 17 Stat. 13. Section was formerly classified to section 47 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.