The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-04-18
TREASURY DEPARTMENT., )

Tx EA SURY DEpA RI MEST.)
March 81, 1876
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
- this Department addressed to the Secretary of
the Treasury, developed and distinctly endorsed
thereon Proposals for RcveHuc Steanrrs,'D until
IL O'Clock noon of the Goth day Of April next for
the following materials work, and equipments re-
CURED Tor the iron revenue steamers Polk and Wal
kcr, now under construction 1t Richmond, Va,
and PittsbuTg, Pa.
Ii is to be distinctly understood that all tho work
shall be executed in the best manner aud subject To
the inspection and approval Of the supcrintenaiug
or other officer ordered by this Department and
that all the materials and equipments shall be of
the best quality, and subject like inspection and
approval at the places OF delivery, Richmond and
Plttsburg-alI packages necessary III the transpor-
aon to be provided at the expense of the contract
Ors.
Printed forms of Proposals. enumcraIinr the ar
hcles required and character of work for each class
and each vessel separately, will lie furnished To per-
sons DESTROYS of bidding application TO the col
Iectors of the customs at Baltimore, Philadelphia,
New York. and Boston, or to Captain Henry ID.
Hunter, at Richmond, or Captain Richard F. vans
at Pitisburg. The Collector Of the Customs at Nor.
folk is likewise furnished with schedules for distri.
button TO persons DESTROYS OF mixing offers.
Mr.. Capcs, constructor at Richmond. will exhib.
1t plans of the work and give every information
required at that place. and MIR Carpenter con
structor at Pitsburg, may be consulted on tic same
subject on application to the collector of the Gus
toms at New York from the Both day Of March lin
siant to the 18th day of April. and to the collector
of the customs at Baltimore from the 10th day of
April to the 18th day Of April at which places Mr.
2lst day Of April to the closing of tue contract at
Pittsburr, Pa.
Shipwrights work, Sails & sailmakcr's stores
yoincf's work, Ship.chaudlcry,
Rigging, Nautical INSTRUMENTS,
Hgger's work, books, and charts
Painters work, Boats.
Spars, Cabin and ward broom fur.
Blocks, niturc.
Sufficient surcies will be required for the faith i
performance Of the contracts; and any difference
arising relative To the quality of articles furnished
or character Of work executed, shall be submitted
10 the decision Of two arbitrators one TO be chosen
by the government and ono by the CONTRACTOR
who, falling TO agree shall choose third and their
decision shall be mail X. J. WALKER,
$500 Secretary OF the Treasury.
Three times , week until April 2Sth in the Wash
lngton Union and Intelligencer Philadelphia Key
stone, Richmond Enquirer, Portsmouth. Va, New
Era; New York Globe, Boston Post, Baltimore Ar
gus, and Pittsburg Morning Post. March 81
SODA WATER.-Hoving good deal Of ex-
~ pcricuCc in the fitting up OF Soda Water Ap.
paratus would most respectfully offer my servi
ces IL that line to tho citizens Of Norfolk and Ports
mouth.
Also Ice Cream Freezors on hand or made 10
order. Charges very low d. S. CHERRY
March % Under the Old Dominion Office.
I IFE OF PAUL JONES, at the New York
IL Book Store. Price rs cents