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"one forth [[fourth]] or more of Indian blood, shall be deemed an Indian.

"2nd. All laws in respect to crimes and punishments, and in respect to criminal proceedings, applicable to white persons, shall apply in like manner to colored persons and to Indians, unless when it is otherwise specially provided.

"3rd. The following acts and parts of acts are hereby repealed, namely: All acts and parts of acts relating to slaves and slavery, chapter one hundred and seven of the Code of eighteen hundred and sixty, relating to free negroes; chapter two hundred of said Code relating to offences by negroes; chapter Two hundred and twelve of said Code, relating to proceedings against negroes; chapter ninety eight of said Code, relating to patriots; section twenty five to fourty [[forty]] seven, both inclusive; of chapter one hundred and ninety-two of said Code; sections twenty-six to thirty, both inclusive and sections thirty-three to thirty-seven both inclusive, of chapter one hundred and ninety-eight

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