The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-02-21

The above stones from to ii inclusive, and al,
those marked Miue Sls, amounting in all to
about SCI cubic yards, are to be delivered rough
Those msrksdfron 10 o inclusive, amounting to
about APT cubic yards, to be delivered rough
hammered on oil sides. Those marked from p to
a inclusive, amounting to about 1929 cubic yards
are to be delivered hammered on all sides, one Of
which will be fne-faced work.
The contractors will be furnished with plans and
patterns for the above stones, and they must be
quarried in such manner as TO admit of being work
ed full TO the patterns. This stone must be Of the
best quality Of granite siente, free from sap
seams, cracks, and in blocks from three to eight
feet long, to average five feet
All pattern or dimension stones will be re-
ccved as they will measure when hammered, and
no allowance will be made for any excess of size
The stones must be delivered in the order directed
by the engineer of the dock.
Proposers will state the price per cubic yard foI
the rough stone; the price per cubic yard for the
rough-hammered stone; the price per cubic yard fol
the hammered pattern stone; the price per superficial
foot for the fine hGnmerg, and the price per super
fetal foot for the rough hamDtering.
The rubble stone will be required of the follow
ing description Z, 500 cubic yards, in blocks weigh
ing from 400 to 500 pounds-to averags600 pounds
1880 cubic yards, in blscks of from 800 10 ,20C
pounds--to average 1000 pounds; 500 cubic yards
in blocks of from 200 to 800 pounds-to average
l,400 pounds This stone must be of the best quail.
ity of granite, siente gneiss, split in rectangular
blocks with good beds. Proposers for the rubbIe
stone will stale the price per cubic yard.
The above stone to be delivered in vessels along
side Of such wharf at the navy-yard, New York,
as the engineer of the dock may direct, and to be
landed on the wharf at the expense Of the govern
ment the crews of the vessels assisting in the ope-
ration. The delivery of the stone must necessarily
be governed by the appropriations made by Con-
gress. All the above stone will probably be requr-
ed prior to June 80, l647.
The contract must be subject to suspension in
of failure on the part of Congress to make APP
preparations for this work, at the option Of the
Navy Department; and it Ia to be distinctly under
stood that the department the right to in
crease or diminish the above quantities of stone,
and, whether increased or diminished, the price
shall remain as first contracted for. And it is
further to be understood that the expenditure
for contracts under these proposals will not exceed
the sum Of one hundred thousand dollars. Persons
offering proposals requested to send samples Of
their stone to the navy-yard and to state the loca-
ton of their quarries.
Bonds and security will be required; and to &C.
cure the faithful execution of the contract 10 per
retained, and not paid until the contract is fully
complied with.
Ali further information will DC given by the engi-
neer at the dock.
PROSPER NJ. WETMoRE,
Navy Agent
JAM lJ--laWEin
The IntelIigencer, D. c.; Pennsylvania, Penn;
Republican and Sun, Baltimore; Enquirer, Rich
mond, Va, will please copy, and send bill to navy
agent, New York.
Jan. TO-
II HE undersigned, being unemployed at present,
l. offers his services TO members Of Congrass,
or others, as an amanuensIs.
Merchants who do not keep regular clerk, can
have their books posted, and accounts made out
In
pensation. The undersigned is experienced
book-kceper and accountant, having been employed
in three or -four of the public departments at various
times, and for four years regular clerk in the pay
Office of the General Post Office, and cannot fail to
give satisfaction to those who may engage his SER
vices.
Recommendations will be furnished, ifdesired.
Letters will meet prompt attention.
Address, l.. II. FRANCE,
Over the dry-goods store of q. W. Adams, Penn.
avenue, between 9th and 9Th streets, Washing
ton city.
Jan. l5-6t3tw