The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-10

IL 10 by " ways,
and one-slSth square, and may be more, but not
less, than IA inches at The small end, be rough.sided
straight and have regular curve from II 10 inches
the other way.
Third. For best long leaf, fine grain, heart south
yellow pine None less than IS feet, 10 average
IS IN length, which may square more, but not less,
than II inches at the top end, to be roughsqusred
ior plank stocks. The sticks may be straight both
ways, or slightly curved one way.
Fourth. For the best yellow pine Of the kind
above mentioned r0ugh-hewed, from IS to rs feet
long 10 average 60 feet, and 10 square in the middle
of their lengths--for one-haf the quantity one inch
every feet and the other half inch for every
feet Of their length, and 10 be straight both ways
Finh. Foe the best yellow pine Of the same de-
eruption rOugh-bewed, square, and Of equal size
throughout their length, from IS to IS feet ~ sgth,
to average 40 feet one-thrd 70 square 10 inches,
One-third 10 ssuarc lC inches, and one-third TO
square ~ inen5.' TO be straight one way, and may
have a slight regular curve the other way, not ex-
Ceeding 6 inches in As feet
Separate offers will be received for deliveries Of
each Of the above kinds and classes Of timber any
of The nayy-yards above stated and separately for
Euch can he delivered or before the LIST Of Ju-
y between the lSt of July and LIST Of October, and
between the lst Of October and the 3lsl Of Deem
her, 1876. Persons offering Will also state the quan-
Try Of each kind and class they will contract dey
er and the prices per cubic foot asked for the deliver
les to be made Ia each Of those periods at such Of the
nuvy-yards as they may prefer. Those who may
be so disposed 70 offer are requested To make seps-
rate offers for several yards and periods Of delivery,
stating particularly the quantities and prices for de-
veres in each Of the periods, and for each yard for
which they Offer with the understanding that their
offers for yard only will be binding them. ,ut
open To subsequent agreement # desired by me Dc,
paTtment
Il is to be distinctly understood 8, 81. ,.,,;..
who may make offers that the dep, .r,ment reserves
10 itself the right of accepting 81 h offer. onv AZ Al
the time Of receiving them, y NAV de.m exnedisnt
To meet Its own views Of mo ,nis NJ rhe service M
the respective nayy-ys' Js
Htnousn 1ne "u' n made by persons will be con-
H'ueI.u Us nII,u" for yard only without subse-
Pue"' mt, they make separate offers for
more tu one yard to greater chances for
SS.".Sheei but no offers are desired which cannot
certainly be fully completed within the times named
IN the otter; and with the understanding that ten
per cent will hr reserved from all bills in addition
10 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 de-
ieeis, subject 10 inspection and measurement by
persons TO be appointed by the commandment OF the
yards when deliveries may be made; and be in all
respects TO his entIe satisfaction, will not be
received.
Offers will also be received for furnishing at the
nnvy-yards, during the respective periods afore-
sold, boil and sheet coPper and round fiat and square
'V"ah " pe vi INC oest quahty, ana SUBJECT 10 IN
sPecton and approval, and under the same condi-
tons as herein specified for timber The prices
asked to be for the pound, for each yard, and Pc
rod of delivery; and the offers must state distinctly
whether il for American or ofwhat other manufac-
Iure.
10 be published onre a week for four weeks in
the Union and lntelligencer, Washington; Eastern
brgu7, Portland. Ma ne; New Hampshire Patriot,
Concord, New !arapshire; Morning Post, Daily
I ines, and Boston Courier, Boston, Massachusetts,;
Journal OF Commerce, Morning News, and Even
lag Post, New York; Pennsylvania, Public Led
GER and Keystone, Philadelphia; Morning Post,
Sun, Baltimore, Maryland; Enquirer, Richmond;
Beacon, Norfolk; New Err, Portsmouth, Va;
Standard, Raleigh, North Carolina; Mercury,
Challes,own, South Carolina.
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