The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-01-13

and sixth square, and may be more but not
less than Ia inches at the small end be rough
slded straight, and have regular curve from II to
Is inches the other way.
Third For best long leaf, fine grain, heart south
yellow pine. None less than 80 feet TO aver
age 40 in length, which may square more, but not
less than IL inches at the tor end, to he rough.
squared as for plank stocks. The sticks. NAV be
straight both ways, slightly curved one way
Fourth. For the best yellow pine, of the kind
above mentioned. Roughed hewed, from As to rs
feet long, average 80 feet, and TO squat in the
middle of their engths-for one half the quantity.
inch to every three feet, and the ohe hal on
inch for every four feet of their length and TO be
straight both ways.
FIFTH For the best yellow pine, of the same de-
scription, rough hcwcd, square, and of equal size
throughout their length, from 80 to 4ii feet in
length, to averege 40 feet, third to square Is
inches, one third to square inches, and third
to square ii inches. To be straight one ,yav and
may have slight regular curve the other way,
not exceeding inches in 40 feet.
Separate offers will be received for deliveries of
each Of the above kinds and classes of timber IT
any of the Navy Yards above stated and separate
ly for such be delivered on or ire the LIST
of July, between the LIST of July and Is of Octo-
Der, and between the LIST OF October and the 3lt of
December, 1916. Persons offering will also stare
the quantity of each kind and class they will con.
tract to deliver and the prices per cubic foot skcd
for the deliveries to be made in each of those Periods
at such of the Navy Yards they may prefer
Those who may be disposed to offer are request
ed to make separate offers for several Yards and
periods of delivery, stating particularly the uuan-
titles and prices for deliveries in each OF the peri
DDS, and for each Yard for which they offer with
the understanding that their offers for one Yard
only VIII be binding on them, but opc n to subse-
quent agreement if desired by the Depa -tmcnt
IL is to be distinctly understood by the parties
who may make offers that the DEPARTING MT reserves
to Itself the right of accepting such oe RS only as
at the time OF receiving them, it may deem expe-
dent to meet its own views of the wants of the SER
vice at The respective Navy Yards.
Alhouth the offers made by persons will be CON
sidered as binding for one YARD only without sub.
sequcnt agreement they can make separate offers
Tor more than one Yard to greater chances
lot acceptance; but no offers are dcs iTed which
cannot certainly be fully completed within the
times named in the offer and with tn understand
ing mat ten per cent will be reserved from all hi
In addition 70 bonds, and be positively forfeited to
the united States In case of any failure to fulfil
contracts in due time.
The whole must be of the best quality, sound,
free from heart shakes, rents, bad knots and dc
tects, subject to inspection and measurement bv
persons to be appointed by the Commandant OF the
Yards where deliveries may be made ; and he in
all respects to his entire satisfaction or il will not
be received.
Offers will also be eceivcd for furnishing at the
Navy Yards, during the respective periods afore-
said bolt and sheet copper, and round Hat and square
UOn-all to be of the best quality, and subject to
inspection and approval, aud under the same con =
dtions as herein specified for timber. The prices
asked TO be for the pound, for each Yard and peri
cd Of delivery; and the offers state distinctly
whether it is for American of what other manu-
facture.
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Charleston, South Carolina. Jan l3-M4w
nISSOLUTION or co. PARTNERSHIP
~ The Co partnership heretofore extending IN
der the firm of RUSSELL s. ESKR1DGE, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. Mr.. VERNoN
EsKRGpGE is authorized TO collect all the debts due
to, and TO settle all claims against said firm.
CHARLES RUSS ELL,
VERNON ESKRIDGE.
All persons indebted to the late firm of RUS
SELL ESKRlDGE are respectfully requested &c
settle their accounts soon practicable as fur
Their indulgence cannot be given.
v ESKRIDGE.
The Subscriber begs leave 70 in form his friend.
and the public generally, that be vii continue the
TAILORING AND DRY GOODS BUSINESS al
the Old stand, on High street
Jan l0-2w VERNON ESKRIDGE.
ENLOUR.- 2OOO bbs 5 F. FLOUR. suitable for
shipping, being IN good order, for sale By
Jan 10 JOSIAH Wills Cnr,r,crce