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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22
District COurt-.WMSc0tjne County.

District COMrt-.uMscatine County.
NOTICE TO WITNESSES-By an order
~ of the District Court, at the October Term
Thereof, D. ls43, witnesses attending said
Court, will hereafter be required to claim their at
tendance and be qualified before the Clerk of said
Court, to the number of days attendance and mile
age, otherwise their claims will not be allowed.
March 8, IA J. G. MORROW, CPk
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

The N. Y. Aurora says that Mr.. T. W..
Whitley Of that city is about to emigrate TO
the state Of Kentucky, on the Ohio. opposite
Cincinnati. Mr.. Whitley has made arrange
aents with Mr.. Forrest. the ,ragedian, to 60
extensively into the cultivation of the grape.
The place is admirably adapted to the pur-
pose, and the nea, Swiss cottage and barns Of
NJ Forrest, arrayed with Mr.. WIS taste can
not fail 10 make the scene picturesque.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22
THE TRUTH TELLER OF.N. YORK.

THE TRUTH TELLER OF.V. FORK.
4 PAPER particularly interesting to all who
IA take an interest in the repeal of long suffering
Ireland from the intrigue and bullying of British
bondage to her natural and the free exercise of her
own Parliament, will find in it the first news respec-
ing this all important subject. especially now
at this crisis to the Of Erin in this far Yves. is
more particularly gratifying, to be had here in Bloc
mington, at So year payable in advance. Address
etters post paid to JOHN J. FITTON, Agent.
Bloomington, Dec. Is, ls43-6-tf
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22
CHEAP GOODS.

NCLTON & LEMP, corner of I'd and Chest
II nut Street, will sell the balance OF their Win
ter Goods at reduced prices, to make room for their
spring stock Persons wanting to purchase for cash
or produce will do well to call and examine our
stock before purchasing elsewhere. Jan. ID.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

AN hand, large assortment dry goods, such
" as Cloths, Cassimers, Sattinets, Ky. Jeans,
Kerseys, Fannels, Vestings, Brown Muslins, Prints
Ticking, Checks, Irish Linens, Merinoes, Al2accas,
Chusans, Nous de LANES, Linen and Cotton Table
Cloths, Ls.iies Shawls, &c. for sale cheap By
Jan 10 FULTON 4 LEMP.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22
THE TIME is SHORT.

THE TINE is SHORT.
JONAS CLARK is authorised and instructed
by me to make all sett lements and collections imme-
diately of accounts due me, and to pay demands a.
gainst me. A. G. CLARK,
march next door to No. l, I'd street
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22
TIME ENOUGH YET!

4 IL persons indebted to me will find their notes
IA and accounts in the hands of magistrate for
collection, after the 18th of the present month,
(March,) and some before that time. Call Jonas
Clark, next door to No. l, who is authorised to
make all settlements for me. Also, 25 900 BRICK
for sale. [march II VIM. S, CLARK.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22
DRIP 4QQD2S

Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Satinets, Kentucky and
Brown Jeans, 34 q "A brown and bleach'd Sheet
ings and Shirtings, Tickings, Prints Summer Stuff,
Linen, Veveteen, Apron Check, Gingham brown
Linen, Table Covers, printed and plain Mouslin de
LANES, printed Lawns, Mouslin de Lame Shawls,
fancy dress Handkerchiefs, Lace and Filet Wells,
Hosiery, Gloves, Mitts, Cross Barred Muslins,
Lawns, l.aces, Edgings Ribbons, Umbrellas, Para
sols DC &c
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

Nh. PREscoTr, the author of new work
~" The Conquest Of Mexico" is blind. In
|As preface of his Ferdinand and Isabella"
fspeaks Of having employed third person,
;oan' Of the Spanish language, on account
The weakness Of his eyes. 1t seems ne has
Nsn'rely lost his sight, at least for ordina-
la'pcses. He says, in his preface to 'The
'Nlques!.' that he has never seen his manu-
Npt and that he had not corrected or even
10 his original draft, in penning which he
use writing case made for the blind.
Nye' he has written book in three octave
Wines, which commands the admiration OF
West scholars and critics.
Alon, every one knows, was blind when
sNnposed some Of his greatest works.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22
new STORE
At Bloom i'm gtOn, Iowa.
&Ns8ssN g B$HNsRMg
JOSEPH A. GREEN.
W NJ. F. ENDERS.

RESPECTFULLY inform the inhabitants
Of Bloomington, and vicinity, that they have
taken the store recently occupied by 6. A.
Martin, on Second Street, and offer for sale a
large and general assortment of Seasonal
BILE GOODS, consisting, in part Of the fol.
lowing. viz:
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

VT ANTED-Wheat, Flaxseed, Beeswax, But
w ter, DC, for which we will pay the marke
price in goods at reduced prices.
Jan. 10 FULTON q LEMP.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22
LOST.

TN the early part of las. week, Diamond Breast
IL Pin, set in Gold, Silver Pencil, marked Henry
Kemper, and also, white handled pen knife. All
in town. The finder will be suitably rewarded up
on their return to me. j. BENNETT.
Dec 8, JS43-5-tf.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

NATIONAL RoAD.-Mr. Hardin, of ILL.,,
n@foduced resolution in the House
representatives., instructing the. COM
te on Roads and Canals to inquire in
We expediency of reporting bill for
,,,HVey Of branch of the Cumberland
from Terre Haute, Ind. through
susaeld, III. to Iowa City. The estab-
, s of such road would prove of
s'ase service to our Territory.
y Nashua Telegraph, in allusion to the
H. uachln, face,iously remarks: There
'taa be no use for humanity. Machines
'sen Invented for about every thing
b. a vi. for setting types is completed, we
r we but what the human family may as
h~'ourn. There will be but precious lit.
II , "em 10 do if they stay here. The
S. rocess Of civilization will 60 on with
sa aaHSlng some excavations at the New
n ), w., ,' Works, lately, the RENAME Of a
Saw wees OF immense size were discover
S Is were 10 and Is feet in circumfer
~S Lou'. Gazette.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22
Sheen.

Sheep.
SLXTY head Of fine sheep, in excellent<astler. for
~ sale. Applyto ]. BENNETT 4 CO.
Nov IT
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22
Ready-Wadc Clothing:

200 Frock, Dress, Coates and Sacktee Goats $50
Satin, Silk, Valencia and Fancy Cotton Vests; 200
pair Satinet, Cottonade, Linen and Velvet panta-
looms; Cotton and Flannel shirts, Drawers, Stocks
Cravats, Gloves, Hats, &c. &c.
QUEES g. GLASSWARE:
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22
j. w. RICHMAN,

"HOLESALE & RETAIL GROCER, &
w Forwarding and Commission Merchant
Bloomington, Iowa. Jan. 5.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

Is bbls. GREEN APPLES,
10 do WHISKEY,
4 do CIDER, just received and fdr sale by
march A, OGILVIE & co.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22
QueensWare.
sTinWare.

10 doz pint and doz l-2 pint tin cups, l doz
large boilers 6doz do assd doz assorted buckets,
doz measures and tunnels, doz skimmers, doz
candIe-moulds, 2 doz ladies' 2 doz dish kettles 5 doz
assorted pans, doz wash pans, patty-pans, plates,
cake cutters Japann'd tea. boards, ETC.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

Saao' saws that Mr.. Walker, of Mississip'
EEsnbe appointed Secretary of State and
n Ssunders will undoubtedly be nominated
|ss'a'y of the Navy. Some think Mr..
|peace. will be nominated as Secretary Of
Fave, benny NE only man about the President
salc'n' ability to conduct the pending ne.
|Ea a with Sir R. Packenham. Daniel
ssa''e' IS of course. spoken Of for the De-
S"len Of S,a!e.-St. Louis Gazette.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

8 blk Box Coats, 8 do. lined and 6 long skrted
do; doz. Valencia, 6 Ky. Jeans, single and
doublebreasted Sattinett Vests; pair Hardtimes,
6 pair Cadet Satin, Lavender, and pair striped
Satin Pantaloons; thick winter Gloves, shirts, ETC.
Boots & Shoes.
cases Mems coarse Boots do. Boys, l do
Youths; 5 doz. Mems thick Brogans IL do
Boys do; doz Chdren's 5 l.2 doz womens buck.
slips, doz sprng-heeld Slips l doz.spring -heel'd
welts; doz childs shoes, doz boys Blogans, l-2
doz womens Lace Boots.
Hats & Caps.
Mems and Boys Fur and Seal Skin Caps, all
qualities; assorted Fur Hats.
Hardware.
l8 doz knives and forks, assorted; doz assorted
Penknives, l doz Shoe knives, door Locks doz
pad locks, doz Till locks, door latches mill and
hand-saw files, BIacksmith's rasps, | doz plated
Spectaces 3 doz Mahogany knobs, l doz cut ink
stands bonnet wire, 80 doz assorted butts gross
thimbles: 5000 French rib d. and 10000 common
Percussion caps; l-2 gross assd fints, 6 gross cut
spriggs from l-2 inch to l-2 inch, 1.2 doz shoe
hammers, 2 doz hanLsaws, doz patent gimblets
doz carpenters peuclls. doz molasses gates,
woods saw blades, 2 doz weavers' reeds, l-2 doz
shovels and spades, doz coffee mills, l 2 dozen
frying pans, doz sad irons, -2 wool cards, doz
curry combs, doz pair backing brushes, 100000
saddlers' tacks glue pots, doz snuce pans. doz.
teaketes tea and table spoons, hachets, screws as
sorted, from l-2 to 8 inches, Iewsharps, etc.
Queensware.
Is doz cut and pressed glass tumblers, SO dozen
painted plates, doz edged do S doz print Mullins,
doz glass salts, doz cup plates, doz dip bowls.
60 sets painted teas, / Britannia tea sett, l doz
~rIo 81 lnov r,och
bowls and pitchers, doz assorted do aets toy tea
ware, l-2 doz bake pans, l-2 doz tea pots, doz
painted jugs.
iTinWare.
10 doz pint and l l doz l-2 pint tin cups. l doz
large boilers 6'doz do ass'd doz assorted buckets,
doz measures and tunnels, doz skimmers, doz
cande-moulds, doz ladies'. doz dish kettles, doz
assorted pans, doz wash pans, patty-pans, plates,
cake cutters, Japann'd tea-boards, etc.
Drugs & Medicines
Borax, birthstone, flour of sulphur, epson salts,
castor OIL lamp black, red lead sps. turpentine in
digo, chalk, Prussan blue, nseed oil, madden, put
ty, cinnamon, cloves, Maccaboy snuff, writing ink,
varnish brushes camphor, magnesia, alum, salt Pc
tire, gum aloes, mustard, Hui's shaving soap, opo-
deldoc, Batemans Drops Lees Pills, spts hartshorn
nutmegs, ground ginger pepper, spice, ETC.
GrCeries.
l6 bbls N o Sugar, l3 JACKS Rio. Havana and
St. Domingo coffee, boxes Young Hyson, 1mperi-
al and Gunpowder tea 200 lbs bar lead IL half box
es assorted tobacco, Tar, vinegar, loaf sugar. etc.
All of which he offers for sale on the most accom-
modating terms, for Cash, Wheat, Pork, Lard, Dry
and Green Hides, Beeswax. Butter, Cheese, White
Beans, Peltres and SHIELD Corn, together with d.
vers other articles, such usual purchased in
stoses Persons visiting this place for the purpose
of trading, are invited to give him a call.
Noy 1919 6O
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22
"A LANCE AND GENERAL AsSOR rMENT.IU
BOOTS e. SHOES.


Mems coars and fine Boots and Shoes; Pumps and
Slippers; Ladies lace Boots and Shoes, kid Slippers
ties and buckskins; ladies' gater and half gaiter
Boots; chidrens' Boots and Shoes &c &c
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY:
Knive and Forks, pocket and pen Knives, Spoons,
rasps, files, handsaws, coffee mills Norfolk atches,
locks, hammers and hatchets, spades and shovels,
sickes scythes and snaths hay forks, Collins axes
hoes traces butts SCREWS combs, plns needles, dc.
GROCERIES.
Tea Coffee, Sugar, Salaratus Pepper, Spice, Molas-
ses, Indigo, Nader, Sulphur, Tobacco, Rice, Gin
ger Soap Candles Alum Copperas, etc.
In short their stock embraces almost every article
called for in country store.
All kinds Of PRoDUcE taken in payment fol-
Goods.
March 22,sls44--20-tf.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

SCHOOL-The Spring Quarter of Mrs.
SrocKEn's School will commence in the Episcopal
Church, on Wednesday, the 18th inst. [march
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

ID EC'D. per steamboat Iowa, and for sale, five
~. Bbls. MOLASSES, and bbls DRIED
PEACHES rmar 81 F o BECKETT & co.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

TROCERIES-Super Rio Coffee, N. 0. Su.
u gar, Tea, Molasses, Saleratus. sack and barrel
salt, Tobacco, &c. for sale by
Jan 10 FULTON & LEMP.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22
Readymade Clothing.

6 blk Box Goats, 6 do. lined and 6 long skirte
do; doz. Valencia. Ky. Jea"s, 6 single and
double.breasted Sattinett Vests; pair Hardtime
6 pair Cadet Satin, Lavender, and pair stripe
Satin Pantaloons; thick winter Gloves, shirts, ett
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22
TLOVER & TIMOTHY SEED for sale by
~ mar 25 o BECKETT & co.

XAANTED-One brick-moulder and Is Ia
w boring men can find employment by APP
plying to S. DEXTER.
Bloomington, mar %
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

No. "a, Water Street, 81. Louis, No., betVeen
Pine and Olive Streets.
HAVE in store and offer for sale the following
goods:
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

P. S.-The subscriber will remain at the Iowa
House, for few days. March Is, 1874.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

NTONEWARE-Ala large lot assorted. just reed
- and for sale, by Nov r BENNETT
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

4 XES.-2 doz. Douglass Axes, just reed and
~. for sale, by Nov 3 BENNETT
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

VT7INES-Madeifa and Muscat, just reed and
w for sale, by Nov 3 JR BENNETT
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

cases Mems coarse Boots, do. Boys, d.
Youths; 5 doz Mems thick Brogans, 2 l.2 do
Boys do; doz Children's; 5 l.2 doz womens buck
slips, doz spring-heepd slips, doz.spring heel,
wells; doz childs Shoes doz boys Blogans, 5 l.:
doz womens Lace Boots
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22
Hats & Caps.
Hardware.

Mems and Boys Fur and Seal Skin Ca
qualities; assorted Fur Hats.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

RI EATHER-2,3OO lbs. Sole Leather, doz.
IL sides Upper Leather, just reed and tor sale; by
Nov 3 j bCNNEl1
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

DOWDER-2 Kegs Rife, 2 do Blasting Pow
IL der, and bags assorted Shot, just reed and for
sale, by Nov X BENNETT
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

DORK.-50,OOO lbs. Pork wanted, BY
Dee 2. ls43. BENNETT s. Co.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22
GrCeries.

Monengahela and is bbls.
w Cincinnati Rectfed, just reed and for sale,
by Nov X BENNETT
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-22

COGNAC and Champaign Brandy, and Old
~ Rum, just reed and for sale, by
Nov Il BENNETT
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-07-26

abandonment ard injustice" with being ''an art r..
ii s, @s', !. s e;;ss1ss s"G . e"
@@@ o wv, s,a s o,g nm rindioir or ne cid M
. e;%,@.e ~" # '1 Gs gecpie Yes the same lien
y ciy Who IN Ss%s%Es s . 'ss had 1o1s" .esS
mm ,tiy sren nsiaiion declared Mr. Adams
errors error to he sno Gyl. nnintcnienos and said it
would be inerpesy poiet.% s to MN M 10 ,o, +~s
nio sf d'aln rim fa,a S5,g e. nfJ ,his Si lc-
ier-sssuming stand impartial and l%l, Se al s
Hrs s reputation and destroy the stan s'apdi@ that Of
and ianornbic-woan not state ne taetS under The
responsibility J of his name lest bis oiig, might
be misrcrprelc e. he should he s;p Pn, sia To-
sc,f aap ~ rEjnsrf Mr.. ADAMS. yet he did not
hc,il::te. with his own money and his own hand
and wide s most Ty 'Ts'aS:sS of fn Whch
he 50 modcsily DREADED 10 be Suspected
(I6 bc C0attHmta)
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-07-26
BruEAv or CONSTRUCTIONS, EQUIPMENT !

BtaEAu or CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT
AxD RaPAa July Is, 1874.
C,EALED PROPOSALS will be received At
- This Bureau until 3 o'clock, P. NJ, oi the
l,h Of September next. for furnishing and deli
ycring at the Navy Yard, Broo&lin, New York
Isl. All the live oak timber necessary 10 com
plc,c the frames hreasthooks, beam and kecl"on
pieces, ard rromiScnous timber ior ship OF the
line, i!i.otc an! sloop Of VA, Tor which par
tia! deliveries have been made hy Chas /. ;'Ih-
bald aldcr former contract AMI
81 For .-hipof The line, sloop Of war, and
a schooner: for which partial deliveries have been
inad by Ale>srS. Van !loy!; AID vaughn, undcr
former contract
:,cha.;ulc-. showing the particular parts oi The
frames. the ast-hpoh>-:,uiaber amt the dilnen-
,io..s ii the beam and Iee.on picces-qaantieS
ami ain:ilsons of pro.aiscuous timber required
10 complete these contracts, can I've obtained by
persons wishing 10 otter. on application Ia HE
Conm.ndant of the Navy Yard at Brooklyn, \.
York.
Separate offers mus; be made for supplying III
the deficiencies under each 81 The former con-
tracts; and the PRICES asked per cubic foot Tor the
frames timber, and brea>t-hooks for the beam
pieces: for the kcclson pieces; and for The pro-
uiscuolS timber for each class OF vessel, il each
offer llll. he stated separately. The frame tim
her is 10 be- cor to lnoGli> and the whole, in con-
f1rmity with Instructions which will be furnish
I'd 10 persons with whom contracts may he made.
The said timber must have grown within
twenty-five miles from The sea, which Mast he
provri 10 the s;li fiction of the Commandment oi
The Yard ani must he free from all injuries and
defects. which MAY impair lis good qualities ioT
the purposes for which il is intended, ami mus; he
subject To The Inspection and measurement oi
PERSONS appointed by said Commandment, anl in
all respect, 10 his entire satisfaction. The whole
must l:e delivered on, or before the first day ot Au-
gust, 1917.
No proposal will bc considered. unless accom-
panied by 4 guaranty, signed by two persons,
Iwhose ability 10 make good their guaranty shall
he certified 10 b. some Commandart OF Navy
Yard or Navy Agent that the person Offering
shall. il his off. hc accepted. enter into contract
before the 10Th October next, Tor the good and
sufficient su!eie> 10 deliver the timber embraced
in hi, offer within the time specified Tor It's de-
livery.
Ten per centum of the amount of all deliver
les will lie deducted from the amount Of All bills
which may be approved for deliveries, and held
as additional security 10 the bonds To lie given,
and will not he paid until the contract shall he
FULLY COMPLETED according 10 lis provisions. The
rcmainin. ninety per ccntIIin of bills thus aP-
proved, will be paid by the Navy Agen; AZ New
York within thirty days after the presentation of
the bills TO him.
July % 22-tithSept
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-07-26
BUREAU or Constructions, EQulPMEST ]
D..t...t. LII. lsIl

>
ASD REPAIR, July Is, ISL.
THO carry into cliectthat part OF Tie act OF Con-
L gross making appropriations for lhe naya
service for the fiscal year. ending Jane 80, lsi3
which relates to the purchase OF American water
rotlcd Hemp
Proposals will he received a, this Bureau, mill
5 O'Clock p NJ, of the 10Th day OF August next
for delivering at the Navy Yard, Charlesiowr,
Mass, two hundred tons OF American watcr-ro-
ted Hemp.
This Hemp must be equal in quality 10 the
Riga Rein Hemp heretofore purchased for The
Navv-samples Of which are now in the said
NAVY Yard-mu>t he delivered free oil all cx-
pensc to the United States, and he subject 10 the
inspection and approval of persons who viii I've
appointed by, and act under instructions from The
Navy Department
Persons making offers must state the price
asked per ton OF 2.2l0 pounds, delivered al the
Navy Yard and must forward with them the
offers OF persons of sufficient property to become
surctics in one-third the amount OF the contract
Tor lis performance il the offer should be accepted
Separaie proposals will he received for qnan-
titles of not less than thirty tons nor more IMAM
iwo hundred tons To diminish the hazard 10
contractors of forwarding hemp from the West
| crn states. which may not he OF proper quality
or sufficiently we'll prepared, the Secretary o. the
Navy has appointed two agents, who VIII, "heh
requested, inspect hemp that may be prepared to
fulfil contracts to be made under this advertise
men,. One otthcsc agents will inspect the hemp
that NAV be sent 10 Louisville, Kentucky, and
The other that which may BE- sent 10 ST. Louis in
| Missouri. These agents will Re furnished with
samples Of Riga Rein hemp and with the means
of testing the strength Of hemp, and will b" ready
to cive all information in their power 10 enable
contractors to have their hemp properly prepared
andt3 ascertain the strength and character OF 1t,
before the expense OF sending ii 10 the Navy yard
is incurred 1t must be distinctly understood,
however, that the inspection and opinion OF these
agents is merely to diminish the RISK TO con GO,
tractors, b. furnishing useful information. Inc
only inspection BY which the hemp can be ilnal-
Is received and paid for, will be that al the Navy
Yard where ii is 10 be delivered.
The whole quantity OF the hemp embraced IN
any contra Il must I've delivered al The navy yard
Charles,own, Mass, on or before the Isl day OF
August 1915.
In addition to The bonds which will be required
for the faithful performance OF contracts len per
cent: will be deducted from all bills for deliveries,
and reta med, until the completion OF the CONTRACT,
as additional security for It's performance. The
remaining ninety per centum will be paid within
thirty DAYS after the bills, duly approved, shall
be presented 10 the Navy Agent at Boston:
July % "-'aa
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-07-26

NOTICE-Havins qualified, at Court Of
IN Hastings Tor the city Of Richmond, held on
the 9th DAY OF July 1874 as administrative OF Avis
Elizabeth Plant, late Of said city, with her will
annexed; and ppointed John D. Munforl ESQ.,,
Of the city of Richmond, Virginia, my attorney
in fact, with as full powers as could confer up
on him, to manage and seitle The estate Of said
Testa,rix, hereby request all persons indebted
10, or having claims against said estate, TO make
payment and application TO my said attorney.
MARIA o. ROPER. admin
HVi he ,ciA annersd Of 4ris E. Plant, DECD.
July IL l9-w4w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-07-26
HODGES UNION HOTEL

i, This Establishment is now undergoing
ia ia a thorough repair in every :raach o:
.A:s ~ Nlechansm-W-iil bc neatly and well mr.
niShcd, AMI opened ready 10 receive Day Board
crs on Tues lay the lGtn July. Trans!cn,S ON Tie
22i. ami Families on the Isl August. Il Is deem
ed useless to say any thing in way Of Ieconmen-
daton of this House. ior it j. conceded b. all
who know l. there : NO, House in Virginia 10
surpa,s it for comfort and convenience; il Is
xell located for business. can arcommodat"
about 20l persons; ii vii! he furnished with Wa
ter from The Roody Kun Spring. which is con-
sidcrcd equal 10 any water in Lc"er W. Ihc
Stable is large airy and in r>l rate order: The
Os;lcrs are as good as any in the State All The
proprietor can say .cr himself and assistants, is,
that every effort will be exeItcd to give saasiac-
ton. =. ~ HpD,i.o.
Richmond, July ii. 1911.
p. S.-A first ra;e House kccrcr wanted, al
so. a No. l Cook: more need apply unless they
can come well recommended, and are fully quail
fed 10 discharge all the duties faithfully that al-
pertain to each branch fthcir business.
c. A. II.
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