34 U.S.C. 1142 and this section reflect the Act of March 3, 1899, ch. 413, § 13,
30 Stat. 1007, which repealed laws authorizing distribution of prize proceeds to captors, and the Act of May 29, 1920, ch. 214, § 1,
41 Stat. 654, which requires substitution of “Treasurer of the United States or public depositary” for “assistant treasurer”.