The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-05-01
OFFICE OF Con-. OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
March lS. lS45.

OFFICE OF Com OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
March l6, l845.
PROPOSALS, SEALED AND ENDORSED
i Proposals for painting the Presidents Man
sion,'' will be received this office until 3 o'clock
p. M, on Wednesday, the 2lst day Of May next,
for painting with two coats of paint the outside
stone wood, and iron work of the Presidents man.
sion, which has been heretofore painted, including
the wings, terraces porcos roof, and ballustrade;
also for painting with two coats of paint all the i'm
side stone, wood, and iron work of said mansion,
which has been heretofore painted, with the excep-
ton of the east room, which will require but one
coat of paint; also for painting with one coat Of
paint all the walls which have been heretofore paint
ed; and also for vanishing all the mahogany doors,
window sash, hand-rais, and balusters. All cracks
and breaks to be stopped with putty by the contractor
The proposals to state the gross amount for which
each work will be executed. The materials to be
Of the best quality and the work to be executed in
the best manner, subject to the inspection of such
person persons as the commissioner may appoint
for that purpose The contractor will have to enter
into bond, with approved security, for the faithful
completion Of the work by the first Of October next.
March 49,
To be published twice week in the National In
teligencer.
HOUSE-FURNISHING WAREROoMs.
DOTELER, DONN & CO., Pennsylvania ave-
ID nue., opposite the Centre Market, have in store
the most extensive stock Of house-furnishng goods
that can be found in the District and all laid in at
such prices as to enable them to sell low can
be found (of the same quality) anywhere. Their
stocks Qbraces general assortment Of
Cabinet ware and chairs
China, glass, and crockery ware
Plated Britannia and German silver goods
Knives and forks in sets of 81 pieces, and de-
tached
Cornelin's celebrated solar oil and lard lamps
Waters and tea trays
Hall lanterns and lamps
Shovel and tongs, andirons and tenders
Cooking utensils Of every description in common
Tin and wooden ware
Baskets, table mats, and looking glasses
Beds, mattresses, and bedsteads
Brushes, combs, spittoons, &C.
Persons furnishing can find every article used in
housekeeping at fair prices, and all delivered safe
without charge, or packed securely to leave the
city.
N. B. We have just received from the importer
good stock of superior French china dinner, DESERT
and tea sets.
TT is IMPORTANT TO FARMERS AND
i GARDENERS TO BUY THEIR GARDEN
SEEDS WHERE THEY CAN GET THEM
FRESH AND GENUINE.--The subscriber re-
specially calls the attention Of the agricultural and
horticultural community to his Horticultural Ware
house and Seed Store, adjoining his Green House.
corner of 18th and q Streets opposite the State De-
partmen, where the farmer, gardener, amateur, and
seeddealers, can provide themselves with fresh gar
den and flower seeds, all of the best quality.
If any garden or flower seeds should prove to be
bad when sown in proper time and manner and
season the least favorable, for such fresh seed will
be given, or the money returned.
Seed-dealers supplied by the pound, bushel, or
barrel, at liberal discount, and terms equal to
any wholesale and retail establishment in any Of the
northern or eastern cities.
JOHN DOUGLAS,
Florist and Scotsman.
March 00--dtfIf