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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-10-09
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Sticks, Chases, and every article necessary for
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ers. are warranted to be unsurpassed by any. and
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type furnished by us is =" hand cast" The types
from any foundry can be matched at this esiab-
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together with variety Of Tubs. Bowls, &c.
Tobacco, Snuff, and Segars,
of the best and cheapest qualities always on
hand, and will suit those who may favor bin
with call
Porter, Ale, Mead and Lemonade
constantly kept on Hand
For the liberal support already received from
his friends and customers he returns his sincere
thanks, and will endeavor in future 10 menl
continuance Of their favors, by sparing no ex-
erons TO make his establishment, an agreeable
retreat.
SlIoudsburg, June 10, ls45.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-10-09
10 the Electors of Monroe
County.

FELLOW CITIzENs-Encouraged by many
ofmy friends, l most respectfully offer myself
as candidate for the Office of
REGISTER & RECORDER
at The ensuing general election Should you
deem my capacity and claims to The office wor-
thy OF your sufirases, my most anxious objects
and unceasing efforts shall be TO merit your ap-
probation, by prompt, faithful and impartial
discharge of its duries
With sentiments of respect,
remain yours, &c.
WILLIAM A. BRODHEAD.
Lower Smithheld, Sept, d, lS45.
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To the Creditors Of Peter Kocher, an
IpsOlrent Debtor.


Take noice, that have appointed the Isl
day of November nexi, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, at
the office of Thomas w. knauss, Esq, in Cen
lrevilIe, Upper Mount Bethel township, North
amp'on county, TO receive the proof of the cred
itors of the said Peter kocher, In support Of
their respective claims against him at the time
OF his discharge.
And hereby also give notice TO the said
Creditors that have been appointed Trustee
of The said Peter Kocher, and that require all
the SAID creditors to present their respective
accounts To mu on or before the said day,-or
in my absence 10 the said Thomas w. Knauss,
and all persons indebted to said Kocher, or hold
ing property belonging 10 him, 10 pay and deIiv
er the same 10 me- ra
ADAM KELLER,
Assignee and Trustee
Cen'revie. Northampton CO., Pa,
August %. lS45.
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BARGAINS

May be had a, WELLES & EARL'S New
Dry Goods Store, No. 65 Barclay street, Two
doors above Greenwich street, New York,
where the following Goods may be found. at
nnexampled low prices, viz:
Brown and BIeached Shrtlngs.
CahoOes, The greatest assortment ever offered
on ibis side OF the town.
s%sSs%. s'.,ia as Lanes New styles.
Black and coIored Alpaccas.
ria'd Al paccas.
fiaaOels. White, Red and Yellow.
C'oIhs, Cassmeres, Saiinells aud Kentucky
leans.
nAsSis, great variety.
Hosiery, from shiIliug per pair 10 shillings.
I"serher with great variety Of Fancy Goods.
New York. September II, ls45
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-10-09
10 the People of Monroe county.
To the People Of Monroe county.

Srroudshnre. August 21, 1915.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-10-09
CALVIN BLYTHE,

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Will practice in the several Courts in the Cl-
'y and County of Philadelphia.
His Office is al No. 35 South Fourth street,
between Chesnut and Walnut streets.
PhiIadelphia, Sept. 25, lS45. ..-3m.
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BANK ssTE LIST.

e cortertsi weekly for tile JeIersoaiai Etptilcnn
The notes of those banks OF whi, quotations.
are omitted and dash(--)substIlulcd are
purchased by tlle hfukefS
The New York herald., 1845-08-14

REMOVAL or TRooPs. were received on
Saturday last, we understand, directing the removal
Of the troops under the command of Col Riley. The Of
hcsr with their commands, will take post as follows
Iapt Day and Lieut.. Murray, at Detroit Capt Hent-
Gnan, Gs Leus Long and Schurem man. at Fort Gratiot
hsrt, "ssy and Lieut. Steele, at Mackinaw Capt AL.
kns cann a Lieuts Martin and Hamilton at Fort viii
Ae 'he post ot saut ste Marie SC and tho compa
Com, "'' Wv ssh' ihrlner sontn'-6W
The New York herald., 1845-08-14

News FROM HAYTr.-The Samuel Roberts, Capt
Robinson, arrived yesterday from Port au Platt,
whence she sailed on the LIST inst.
The Haytien army had returned to the Cape with
the exception of Gen. Vilaneuve.
Coffee was high. No American vessels at the
The New York herald., 1845-08-14

OPENING OF RArLRoAD.--We regret did not form
one OF party, who, on Saturday last travelled over
the new railroad just completed to the Clover Hill coal
mines. lhe road connects with the Petersburgh road
~ miles from this city, and the distance from Richmond
~ mile 70 the mines The coal ia Of the finest quail
Drought TO this city and WILL trust form source
OF wesHh 70 the enterprsing propretors II Is founo
board vessel either at Rockets below this city or al
Port Walthall the Appometox for ak cents bushs
OIL expenses paid.-Riohmond Enquirer, .aug 10.
The New York herald., 1845-08-14
Movements OF Travellers.

There diminution yesterday in the number of
travellers to and through our city and the hotels
sequently, exhibited an animation that every successive
day gives novelty and freshness to the saloons and sit
ting rooms OF all and each. At the
ANERIcAS-Fredk Proud, Fulton c. G. Cony, Geor-
gia; Js Atkins do: Messrs Trumbull and Atkinson
Charleston; s. Read Savannah, j. F. Cooper, Philadel
pha; Peter and Morgan Baltimore; Mr. Thornton Man
chester, England; 8. D. Haywood Boston; G. VI Park.
man. do; W. Little, Fredericksburgh L. T. salignac and
lady Philadelphia; It. Col Chlds U $. Al $. W. Rob-
gusa Geo wiam. pss Nsw London nd Plow
AsroR.-A Campbell, Philadelphia Mr. Dickson, Nj
agara; j. c. Bradley, Louisiana; w. Lput, ~ o.; Cap.
tain Granger, U. S. A; A. de Bodisco w. de Bodsco,
Baltimore; F. Taylor, Virginia. R. Q. Morris do; p
Thos Robinson, Richmond; Cossett, do; L. NJ Ches.
ter Boston; j. Whitfield, n o.. b Franklin, Virginia
l. Nesmith DO; Messrs Bent and Whelen, Boston; c
Moss. Philadelphia; B. Stman, Boston; Thos Mason
Washington,
Clrr9Edward Bulloch, Mobile Joseph Reevey, Phil
| adelphia F.. w. Browne, New Orleans }. w. McCul
loch, Wilmington; H. Z. Montgomery, Philadelphia
Otis Dyer, Ala.
FH.SKLis-J. H Dickinson, Worcester; J. Wander
Lynn Oxford j. Clap, Brighampton e. l.. Beecross
Camden; E. +. Rest Cincinnati; n. King Mobile
Rev Geo Ross, PHILADELPHIA; w Waffle, Ohio Capt
Pearson, Georgia w howes. Springfield; A. L. Clark
HowAFp. Msssrs Leda; Connolly, Paul and Davis
Florida Nh: Hill, New Orleans; dr. Mcntre, Cana
da; w D. simmons, Cohose Geo Gray, Albany d
5echer, Springfield j. S. Kent, Virginia D. f. Thurs
ton. Baltimore; w H. Geer, Boston; P. Busteed, Mon
treal Whitney and Lincoln do J. r. Elliott, Ohio s
Nenill, Danyers w Clark, Mlledgvle j. G. Rives
Washington; R. Tellotson, Louisville G. Hill Ohio
J. Gill, Boston
GLoss-J. L. Scheme rhorne, W. Dobson, Philadelphia
Waddy and Dobson, Louisville Dsinfeld and Trnmbul
Delaware Mr. LePper, Quebec Fish and Lee, Boston
J. L. White, New Orleans Edward Lamb Boston But
| Ter and Hawkins, Nashville J. Browne Little Falls
Arkansas.
ASTf-REsrIss-THE DELAWARE MURDER -Ap
plicaton has been made to the State authorities, by
toe shenn OF Delaware county, for advice and assist
snce IN relation TO the murder Of Deputy Sheriff Steele
IL IL unfortunate that the Governor Lieutenant Govern
| or, and Adluant General, all absent from town
The Sheriff OF Delaware county has called a
Of 900 men to assist him in maintaining the laws They
can do but little in such this The Burgesses
Corps and Emmett Guards have been reported to the Ad
jutant Generals Department ready for service If re-
qured. The murdered Steele was buried on Sunday
The concourse of people very large The citizens
Of the village of Delhi have organized day and night
patrol to guard the town posse, which left Delhi
Saturday night returned on Sunday with three men,
who confined to jail. They arrested in Rox.
bury, town adjoining Andes, and supposed to have
been present at implicated in the murder The ex-
citement at Delhi is endous-4ibany Citizen "A u.
gust l3.
The New York herald., 1845-08-14

BRILLIANT METEOR SEEN III THE Day TnIE.-Yes-
terddy afternoon, August llth, Just after the stoue
pillar for the support oil the large equatorial telescope
raised to the top OF the Sears Tower magnificent
meteor seen, while the shining from the top
OF the tower by Mr. Rogers, the architect and Mr. Geo.
2. Bond
first at elevation of about thrtydegrees
ani descended in oblique direction from ths north
pole, towards point in horizon, few degrees TO
the south of east 1t may be remarked, that although
this just the period for the August metcorc shower
this meteor does not appear be OF that class Tor
certainly did not proceed from the radiang point oil
that show or which is near the head of Pcrseus. The
time OF observation five minutes past six The dam
eer of the meteor estimated at somewhat less nan
five minutes Of degrees increased in brilliancy o.
descended, but left visible train and explo ion
was heard. II lasted above a second
Meteors unusually abundant this season, AMI con-
firm the hypothesis OF the august period. During an
uourss observation, on the evening OF the 10TH Proes.
Perce observed sixteen metcOrs of which twelve
seemed to proceed Fl ON the radiatng space. BP.
Cambridge, Aug. II, ls46.
The New York herald., 1845-08-14

Mr.. CusrIs IN BosroN.-This gentleman arrived
at Boston yesterday morning He will visit Bunker
Hill, survey the beautiful scenery around Boston
from the top of the monument, inspect the old re-
doubts which Washington threw up on Dorchester
Heights and visit Lexington and Concord to have
familiar conversation with those of the /" old '76'
who are yet lett to US.
The New York herald., 1845-08-14

AceREssroNs OF THE FRENcH.-We learn from
Capt Williams, of the Delhi, arrived yesterday from
Manila, that there report in circulation at Ma.
nia on the 18th OF March, that the French had cap
tured place named Bessean No further particu-
lars,
The New York herald., 1845-08-14

ST. JAGo.--By the LOUISA, at this port, we have
our es OF the Redact, published at that place, up
the 10Th Of July. In the number of the I6t we find
account OF most fearful storm Of thunder and light
ming having taken place at the neighborng town Of o
guin on the 4th killing fifteen persons in the town in
and near the public square. The greatest loss OF life
was however, in the vicinity OF the town Amounting
in some accounts, to between forty and ory.ivel At
st. Jago the he9t had BEEN and continued ntense great
numbers Of persons had died from the effects of the sun
The drought continued in that part Of the island in all its
previous intensity varied only by showers short in
their duration as to be tanalizing The English steamer
Tsy stopped at St Jsgo her way Kingston on the
18TH taking off $4,000 in specie.Phiia. u. s. 6azene
Aug H.
The New York herald., 1845-08-14

The Weetly Herald of next Saturday will contain
among other interesting matter, full description OF
the ship Great Britain, with several beautiful
engravings of the monster under sail and steam.-
These illustrations give an excellent idea OF the
splendor and magnitude Of this great ocean steamer
The New York herald., 1845-08-14

IowDER ON STEAMBOATS, During the day, yes
terday, warrants were issued m the Marshal d;fec
ing nm 70 seIe large amount of powder which had
N rvea on board the steamboat swallow and reshr
cess was served and the boat detained In custody The
,ntimstion Of so largo an amount Of powder being on
board led many passengers TO leave the boat She
'"i! IN custody last night-St Louis R<p, .auS.S.
The New York herald., 1845-08-14

WILL SALrpETRE EXPLODE The Committee OF
the Common Council, appointed to examine into the
cause OF the terrible explosion at the great fire. went
into Westches,er county Yesterday afternoon 70 test
the explosive nature Of saltpetre They were accon.
panied by several very scientific and ~.
lists, indeed almost every chemis, of charao,.r !,
This city, and two or three from other - ~
country. After experiments in every sbaOs .Ud ,hs
burning of upwards Of two thousand nonas. VI. =.
saltpetre, It was satisfactorily ascertaned tina, the
article will not explode. The queston-wil sal,.
pere explode! is, therefore, still before the peops
The New York herald., 1845-08-14

AFFAIRS IN BUFPALo-Alexander Price. a ta-
vern-keeper at Hamburg, the lake, and acting az
Deputy for the Postmaster there arrested Yesterday
on complaint OF 7. Dorshemer, ESQ., Postmaster at Bur
falo on charge OF purloniug from the mail He was
examined this morning before Judge Stevens, and su
hcient was elected to hold the defendant TO bail
Alr. Dorsheimer having been informed of two nstan.
whore money had been abstracted from ,he mail be-
tween this place and Erie, despatched MIR Powers
an intermediate Office where three letters mailed
TO house in New York In these letters enclosed
bank bills marked for the occasion. They mailed
Mt Silver Creek, and traced to the Hsmburgh Office,
where they were missed Price imme lately arrest
ed, aud fragments OF the letters found in his house
together with the wrappers, which were found the
person Of his wife.
The iron steamer Dallas. Of $50 tons burhen on the
stocks at this place. has been be finished and
fitted for service according to the plans by
Lieut. Otnger.
Mr. Fsgo, Of wels's Express, leaves for Cincinnati
this evening, preparatory to establishing direct line
from the lake to that place and the South West gener
ally.~-Liringston's Buffalo Letter, Aug. IL.
The New York herald., 1845-08-14

CoURr F0R CoRRrCTfor ERRoRs- RooHIs
rrR Aug. III, ,lSio-PresentThe Lieut. Go, ernor pro.
siding, and "a Senators Ordere That the Court meet
daily at O'Clock, A. M, take recess at hslEpas at
noon. meet again at p. NJ, and adjourn at 81 NJ Or
dered That wrts of be heard at this term ex
cept by the consent Of the counsel of both parties j.
Willoughby va T.. D. Comstock, Prest &c The decision
Of this which set down for today was further
postponed until December next In the matter of Cathe
rne Livingston lnnac The decision Of this case set
down for to-day, postponed until tomorrow morn
ing No. John Willis, appellant VS.. A. Lonbat resp
To be submitted on printed arguments No a-J. H.
Duny ana al, appts, vs. VIM. James and al repts Mr.
L.. II. Palmer was heard for appe llants
argument
The New York herald., 1845-08-14

STRANGERS IN THE CIrY.--A number Of distin-
guished strangers and politicians of all descriptions
are now in this city, in such numbers as lead to the
belief that some important events in finance and
politics are maturing. Duff Green, well known to
the whole country, Is now here accompanied by his
son, the recent diplomat in Mexico Benjamin F.
Green. Several distinguished politicians are also
here, for they seem to be flying about the country
IN all directions--absent from this city tor a lew
days and then back again, evidently concoctlBg
schemes forfuture operations.
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FOR SALE.

a That well known Stand for business, stu
gsaE ated on County ST.. the Wood Wharf
s=iElin Portsmouth, at present occupied by the
subscriber The House is we'll calculated for bust
ness, with Store in the lower part, and with a
Dwelling in the upper part.
Also Ware House attached in the rear of the
Store, entirely new
A better stand cannot be found in the town for
business of any kind. To any gentleman wishing
to engage in business bargain NAV be expected.
The Goods and House be had as il stands below
cost
Those wishing to purchase are requested to view
the premises. J. BATEMAN.
Oct 30--lm
[Couricr copy month and send bill
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CHEAP QUALIFICATIONS received and 10

u sale by w. III. II. HODGES s. co.
The Berothed, by Alessandro Manzorio,
No. | Illustrated Wandering Jew,
Ionce Smiley, the Yankee Boy who had no friends,
by III. Hastings Weld,
High Life IN New York, by Jonathan Slick, Esq.
of Weathersicld, Connecticut, price % cts,
Mesu erism; its rise progress, and mysteries be-
history of its mock marvcls, Authorizations and
frauds, by Charles Radcliffe Hall, Nj. D., % cts,
The West Point Cadet, price % cts,
Emily Elwood, or the Hermit of the Crags, ro-
nance of the Last War, price ~ cts.
Forecastle Yarns, by John w. Could
Mary Morris, and other Tales, by Hct More.
Oct 81
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A DVICE TO A YOUNG CHRISTIAN,
N on the Importance of aiming at elevated
stand of piety, by Village Pastor-with an intro
ductory essay, by Rev. Dr.. Alexander, of Prince
ton, N j. The above Book for sale bv
Nov | w. III. H. HODGES s. co.
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BOARDING HOUsE.-Mns sAnAa GaAwr,

BOARDING HOUSE.-MRs SARAH GuAHr,
~ would respectfully cali the attention of Board
ers and Transient Persons to her large and com
m"dious House, situated in the most pleasant part
OF Port smouth, at the lower termnous of Court
street, near the water, commanding a full view of
the harbor and shipping. Mrs. c. is dcsirnus of
obtaining a few gcntcel Boardcrs, to whom she
feels certain she will give entire satisfaction Her
Baths arc fitted up in neat style, aud their use are
free to her Roardcrs. Terms moderate
n. Il. Two small Houses on Glasgow street for
Rent for the next year. Enquire as above.
Oct
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nor RENT The desirable and commodious
L Residence of DIR. William Collins ON Crawford
street The tenement is in excellent condition.
Possession may be had on the first of December.
ALSO,
An Office aud Medicines for Physician. Apply
to MIR John Collins, or
Oct22 s. WHEELER.
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FOR RENT.

DOR RENTING subscriber will rent for the
IL next year the HOUSE on Queen street, now oc-
cupied by MIR. Jno. Tart. Apply To
Get 10 JOHN COOKE
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-11-03
GORDAN,s LOTTERY OFFICE.

GORDAN'S LOTTERY OFFICE,
Drawing Consolidated Lottery Extra Glass No is.
81, "a, Is, 25, 81, 81, 81, 90, IL, 46, 3,l,7.
SPLENDID SCHEMES.
This DAY only!
100000!
Alexandria Lottery, Glass No. a.
Drawing received this Evening.
rs Numbers. IL Drawn Ballots.
Capitals,-3OOOO 10000, 5000, 3,3i7, of 500, 4
of2,OOO. 10 of 500, 50Os. SOS. COS, sos, Dos, &c.
Tickets only $l0-Shares in proportion.
$4,000,
Consolidated Lottery, Class No. 43,
Drawing received this Evening.
&c Numbers, 10 drawn Ballots.
Capitals-40OO 900, SIS, zoos, S00s, zoos, zoos,
SOS, Cos, sos, 25s, &c.
Tickets only $l-Haves Fifty Cents.
Tickets TO be had at JNO ID. COR ANS,
Lottery and Exchange Office, Norfolk,
Where the highest premium is paid fn" Cold
Silver, and Specie Checks. Nov 3
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ROBINSON & DICKSON.
NEW d FASHION

NEW q FASHION
f3@K& ABLE GOODS.-I have lust
S7|SAs ~ returned with and splen-
EZN E~<$SS y did assortment of Gold, Silver
HEs\ ,MSSY Lcpinc, Lever, and Verge
qt0 GlH.AS Watches, Cold Guards a large
NNR, IGN lot of Breast Pins an unusual
IN<fiN ISs.s4 large stock, Gold Fob and Vest
Chains, Gold Lockcts, Medal
lion and Miniature Cases, Gold, Silver, and Steel
Spcctacles, Gold and Silver Thmocs and Shields,
Gold Guard Keys, Cod Studs and Sleeve Buttons
Coral and Clasps, Finger Rings of every va RI -ty
Table, Dessert and Tea threaded Silver Flo ris, Tar
spoons, Sugar longs Salt and Mustard Spoons,
: Ladies', Butter Knives, Cream Ladies'. Sugar La
dies Silver Tea sets cf superior style. Combs, Tooth
ana HAIR Brushes Silk and other variety of Reti
, culcs, large lot of Fancy Goods.
% large supply of Fancy Fans from l2} cts.
to SO each Ladies, call and see them.
0H5-Clocks and Watches repaired and war; anted
as usual. Old Gold and Silver bought and taken
in exchange.
July j. NJ FREEM AN. Norfolk
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CHANGE OF HOUR.

6-4r, ~ a<2n4 A>a'IIoS mt FRENCH morocco sip
~ pers, Ties and Buskins,
bAS. Ladies fine French Kid,
Ladies fine French Seal Skin
&c g Gambroon Half Caters and
Buskins,
&c Black and Fancy Coloured
Caters,
Misses fine French Morocco Slippers Ties and
Buskns,
/" e" Seal Skin
Women's Seal and Leather Shoes of all kinds and
qualities,
Children's fine and common Shoes do
Mems Fine Calf, Seal, Sewed and Pegycd Boots
of the different kinds and qualities, from $3.50 to
$500,
Fine Bootecs, Unions. Navy Tics, Caters, Pumps
and Slippers,
Kip, Lined and Bound Brogans of various quail.
ties,
Stout Brogans of various qualities,
Boys and Youths Shoes of every kind and dual.
ity,
Together with complete assortment of HATS,
GAPS, TRUNKS, &c, with every other article
usually kept In such an establishment, all of which
wilt be sold at the very lowest cash prices
90 Farmers and others purchasing Shoes for
their servants will find it to their advantage Ia call
at my Store before purchasing. as / am determined
to sell every article a. low they be purchased
i'll Norfolk elsewhere.
VIM. Il. PITCHER
Sign Big Black Boot,
Oct "a West side Crawford street
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ENOR RENT. for the ensuing year, the BRICK
Il HOUSE on Crawford street, at present occu-
pied by David Griffith, Esq. 1t is we'll situated for
Boarding House, or Private Dwelling. For terms,
apply TO SAMUEL -. BROWNE,
Oct9 Crawford House.
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EMBROIDERED SWISS MUSLIN ROBES
II JOHN COOKE & Co, have just received and
offer for sale a few Of those beautiful EMBROIDER
ED SWISS MUSLIN DRESSES. Also, fcw pieces
of white Tsrleton Muslin, Handsome Black and
White Silk Blond for Wells. 10 which thew would
respectfully call the attention Of the adies
Gc'7 JOHN COCKE & CO
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PROPOSALS FOR RATIONS.

HEAD QUARTERS OF THE MARINE CORPS,
QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE,
Washington, October ii, 1915,
GEPARATE PROPOSALS will be received
~ at this Office until 10 O'clock, A M, on MON
DAY the 18th day of November next, for furnish
ing Ratons to the United States Marines at the fol-
lowing stations, for the year 1916, viz
Portsmouth, New Hampshire;
Charestown, Massachusetts,,
Brooklyn, Long Island New York;
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gosport, (ncar Norfok,) Virginia,
Pensacola, Florida, and
Washington City, District of Columbia.
Each ration to consist of one pound and a quarter
of fresh beef, three quarters of a pound of mess
pork eighteen ounces of bread or supctfnc -four
at the option of the Government and at the rate
of six pounds of good coffee, twelve pounds of the
best New Orleans sugar eight quarts of the best
white beans, four quarts of vinegar, two quarts of
salt, four pounds of good hard brown soap, and one
and half pounds Of good hard dipped tallow can
dies to each hundred ratons
The beef required shall be delivered on the order
of the commanding officer of each station, either
in bulk or by the single ration, and shall consist of
the best and mos; choice portions of the carcass the
pork to be No prime mess pork, and the groceries
of the best quality of the kinds named, subject to
inspection.
No bid will be entertained unless accompanied
by the names of two suretics, responsible for the
faithful performance of the contract. TO be en-
dorsed proposals for Rations for 1916"
AUG. A. NICHOLSON