STATUTE II - Jan. 29, 1795 - Chapters XIX-XX: Naturalization

Aug 22, 2026

Statute II dated Jan. 29, 1795 presents provisions from the Third Congress, including Chapter XIX adjusting bounty terms for certain militia recruits and Chapter XX establishing an uniform federal rule of naturalization. The naturalization act specifies eligibility for “free white” aliens, requires sworn declarations before designated courts, sets residence and character requirements, mandates renunciation of prior allegiance, and includes additional renunciation for hereditary titles or nobility. Section 2 provides an alternative pathway for aliens already resident, while Section 3 addresses citizenship status for qualifying children.

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CHAP. XIX

Bounty augmentation for recruits

CHAP. XX

Uniform rule of naturalization

Section 1: Conditions for free white aliens

Section 2: Alternative conditions for those already residing

Section 3: Citizenship for children

STATUTE II. Jan.29,1795. 1795,ch.9. STATUTE I1. Jan.29,1795. Act of March26,1790,ch,3. Repealed by Act of April 14, 1802,ch.28. THIRD CONGRESS.SEss.II.CH.19,20.1795. CHAP.XIX.—An Act in addilion to the act entilled “An act to regulate thepay of the non-commissioned officers,mtsicians and privates of the Militia of theUnited Slates,when called ino aclual service,and for other purposes.” Beit enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the UnitedStates of Amcrica in Congress assembled,That the augmentation ofbounty authorized by the fifth section of the act,entitled“An act toregulate the pay of the non-commissioned officers,musicians and privatesof the militia of the United States,when called into actual service,andfor other purposes,"shall be allowed and paid to such recruits as shallhave enlisted after the passing of the said act,or as shall hereafter enlist,in like manner as is by the said act provided in cases of enlistment afterthe first day of January next. APPROVED,January 29,1795. CHAP.XX.—.An.Act to establish an uniform rule of Naluralizalion;and to repealthe act heretofore pased on that subject.(a) For carrying into complete effect,the power given by the constitu-tion,to establish an uniform rule of naturalization throughout the UnitedStates: SECTION 1.Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representativesof the United States of America in Congress assembled,That any alien,being a free white person,may be admitted to become a citizen of theUnited States,or any of them,on the following conditions,and nototherwise:— First.He shall have declared on oath or affirmation,before thesupreme,superior,district or circuit court of some one of the states,orof the territories northwest or south of the river Ohio,or a circuit ordistrict court of the United States,three years,at least,before his ad-mission,that it was bona fide,his intention to become a citizen of theUnited States,and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to anyforeign prince,potentate,state or sovereignty whatever,and particularly,by name,the prince,potentate,state or sovereignty whereof such alienmay,at the time,be a citizen or subject. Secondly.He shall,at the time of his application to be admitted,declare on oath or affirmation,before some one of the courts aforesaid,that he has resided within the United States,five years at least,andwithin the state or territory,where such court is at the time held,oneyear at least;that he will support the constitution of the United States;and that he doth absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all alle-giance and fidelity to every foreign prince,potentate,state or sovereigntywhatever,and particularly by name,the prince,potentate,state or sove-reignty,whereof he was before a citizen or subject;which proceedingsshall be recorded by the clerk of the court. Thirdly.The court admitting such alien,shall be satisfied that hehas resided within the limits and under the jurisdiction of the UnitedStates five years;and it shall further appear to their satisfaction,thatduring that time,he has behaved as a man of a good moral character,attached to the principles of the constitution of the United States,andwell disposed to the good order and happiness of the same. Fourthly.In case the alien applying to be admitted to citizenshipshall have borne any hereditary title,or been of any of the orders ofnobility,in the kingdom or state from which he came,he shall,in addi-tion to the above requisites,make an express renunciation of his title ororder of nobility,in the court to which his application shall be made;which renunciation shall be recorded in the said court. [Obsolete.].Augmentation of bounty ren- dered moregen- eral. How an alien may become a citizen. Toexpress his desire of becom- ing a citizen,and to renounce his former alle. giance. To have cer. tain residence. To be sworn or affirmed to support the con- stitntion. To renounce former a

FAQs

What does Chapter XIX change regarding militia enlistment bounty?

It allows and pays the augmentation of bounty to recruits who enlisted after the earlier act was passed or will enlist under similar terms.

What sworn declarations are required for naturalization under Section 1?

The applicant must declare under oath before specified courts an intention to become a U.S. citizen, renounce allegiance to foreign sovereignties, and provide residence and constitutional support statements.

How does the statute address hereditary titles or orders of nobility?

Applicants with such titles must make an express renunciation of their title or nobility in the court where the application is made, and that renunciation is recorded.

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