davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23

~. CLASS No. 2.-Whife Oak Timber.
go g pieces dec % feet long iab by p inches n
5000 linear feet proiscuous lengths average less
Class No. as healtiag Copper and Mails. g
1880 sheets 32 or. hot rolled sheathing copper
LOO lbs IL inch copper sheatling nails.
All Of the above timber be Of the best quality,
sound straight and free from splits shakes and bad knots
and must be well hewn the sides parallel the angles
right angles and the pieces must be of size sufficient to adj
The copper be the best rolled sheathng copper
The offers must be made for each class and for each OF
number and be so endorsed the price per cubic foot for
distinctly stated and the Whole amount Of each bid
rectly added up and expressed in words.
yards before the day March next subjectto
inspection each place of delivery the chief Of the bu
In conformity with the provisions of the law approved
August 10, 1916, each offer be accompanied by a
sons to The effect that he they undertake that the bidder
bidders will if his their bid be accepted,
obligation within ten days after the bidder bidders shall
have been notified, by letter through the post office, of
acceptance of his or their bids with good and sufficient
suretes, TO furnish the materials proposed tor.
That the bureau may be enabled 10 carry said law into
execution bidders are required to accompany their bids
with certificate from navy agent district attorney,
Judge OF the district court responsible public Off
anors their bids responsible persons and able to
the requirements of the law in OF the failure of the
bidders to enter into contract accordingly.
No bid will be considered which does not conform to
these rules IN all respects and the buean reserves to sei
Bond security will required in one-thrd the
ton to the security by bond viii be deducted from each
bill paid until the contracr shall be cancelled and ninety
cent will be paid within thirty days after the delivery
and approval OF the bills for each delivery OF not less than
sc, 600 amount.
BY order OF the Bureau of Yards and Docks.
VIM. b. SCOTT, Navy Agent
CuTo be published once week for four weeks in the
Union and National 1ntelligencer Washington Argus,
Portland, Maine; Morning Post, Boston Argus, Albany,
New York Journal OF Commerce, New York; Pennsyl
vanian Philadelphia; Sun, Baltimore Enquirer, Rich
mond, Va; Beacon, Norfolk, Va; Jeiersonan, New Or
leans Democrat Pensacola; Standard, Raleigh N. G.
Georgian, Savannah Mercury Charleston, $. G. and
copy of the paper containing this advertisement with the
number of squares il contains marked thereon be for
warded this office with the bin Tor advertising
Aug 4-la4W i4ti iist-t
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23
.--------- ----------------- =
BACON COLLEGE,.

BACON COLLEGE. Bi r,
TTNIS fonrishing institutions located Mt Harrodsburg
L KY. Zone of the moral and delightful villages ia
America and Justly celebrated for Its mineral waere)
full tide OF successful operation under the fol-
lowing faculty, v2 ItJr
JAMES SHAnNoN President and Professor of Bellies Let
tres and of Moral Intellectual, and Political Science
SAMUEL HATCH Professor OF Natural Philosophy, Chem
istry, and Geology. e.t +. ls.ss wi
II. II. WHITE, Professor of Mathematics and Civil Engi-
neerng.
G. II. MATTHEWS, Professor of Ancient Languages.
f. AsKEw Principal Of the Preparatory department.
DIR. g. ID. RUNYAN, Bursar. f.as 8sftt.
1t confidently believed that college in the
(crs superior advantages for obtaining thorough educa
ton the reasonable terms. f SOAP -a1
THE session of ten months will the
first Monday in September, which day desirable
that every student should be at his post. ls3 i,
Extra classes be instructed, il necessary In Hebrew
French, and Italian M s494A9 ei atl lsa,e fsld#
Tuition college proper $40 for the college year Board
in good families (includng washing and elts) can be
had at from w to ~ rs per week. plgt
JAMES SHANNON, President.
HARRopsBURG KY.-July S-law8wcp s,ia8 iae fs.7
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23
White oak PLAN
4oa. 600 feet board measure.


The above plank to be of the best young white oak
from 40 to 80 feet length, and a ieet from 10
to IN inches wide e the oP END aaa e ey % 10 pch n
full the thickness to be free from heart grain
would nare them as ship plank for which they win be
used The timber have grown near to, and not ex
may have regular and fair curve but no short or sudden
crooks will be received.
plank will be received and no sap will be allowed IN the
measurement. $50
oak plank OF the quality all respects that above
mentioned, be from 40 50ee in length, averaging
feet, in width Is inches, clear of sap all TO be straight,
sawed fair and full the thickness free from heart shakes,
and defects, above mentioned that would nlnre them as
The dimensions given are those by which they will be
measured and received
White oak plank stock.
600 cubic feet of white oak plank stock to be of the
best young timber grown and not exceeding sixty
miles FROM salt In length from 10 to 52 jeet aver.
aging "a feet Rough hewed according the growth of
the tree from l inches the top end and from IA to
% inches at the buu exclusive OF tongepecc oil from
necessary for which the viii be paid. One
inch sap each is included in the sizes given
inches At the top end the butts being as the other logs
About onconr' may have regular and fair curve but no
be free from cross grain twist large knots holes,
and other defects ~
be measured and received.
YeRop pine plank stock.
$4,000 cubic OF long-eaf, fne-grain yellow pine
that has not tapped to be rough-hewed according to
lie oro,vh of The ,ree the hearwood shall show
the face 7Iohs OF diameter TO be from ~ TO 90 feet IN
length and top end be less than ~ inches in the 10
feel logs and under those over that length must not be less
Than ~ inches diameter when roughewed, clear OF axe
marks the whole be from nkshakes, crossgran'
twist, and other defects
There must be pieces in the above amount mat win
straight 50 feet long ~ inches by 10 inches also SIX
pieces thai will work long, % inches by 10 nches
with not more than inch sap each corner
AT THE MAYNARD, GoSPoRT, VA.
BY the cubic foot
10000 cubic feet white oak siccks be got straight the
siding way, and rough squared the them not to
exceed south of the width OF the face of the side as
squared half square less than IL inches at the
small end and clear OF wane, and onehaf square moi
less IA inches at the small end, and clear of wane
White oak timbsr-By The cubic foot,
No l. Ten pieces Of No 70 be ten feet in length, TO
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23


Ar THE late residence of Mr. Armied, Prince street,
In In Alexandria. The house is brick, built of the best
materials handsomely finished, and we-arrngcd for
and convenience contains fifteen rooms,
large and airy, and has wide hall through the
Out-houses OF brick also covered with metal consisting
one range of wood and Warehouses; cstcrn above ground
bathing and two dressing On the opposite
wing fine green-house and in the rear, brick two-sory
double house for servants
The towcrgardens extend from Patrick to Henry street
The vegetable garden is large and productive.
Ii Is considered, by many, the handsomest and de-
sirable residence in the District.
1t will be sold low and accommodating terms, APP
pcaon WIN. ID. MUTT
Sept 25--tf At the Treasury Department.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23

T
feet in length tor inch of the diame,es and are to be
straight.
By the piece
100 spruce poes less than ~ feet length, inches
diameter, and straight.
leo spruce poles less than l6 feet in length from
n A inches diameter and srai gh The whole of the
spruce TO be fresh, with the bark
&C. The following papers will publish the foregoing twice
week. for four weeks, prior to the time above specified
Union and National Inteligencer Washington d. C East
Argus, Portland, and Age, Augusta, Maine; New
Hampshire Patriot, Concord, NJ H.; Morning Post and Daily
Times Boston Journal of Commerce. Globe, and Evening
Post New York Pennsylvanian and Public Ledger Pha-
delphia Chronicle and Old Dominion, Portsmouth and
Beacon, Norfolk, Va.
hi JR--Caxydxu
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23
HARTSWIGLL's WASHINGTON HOUSE,
1hesnu above seventh, door the Masonic Hail.


Philadelphia
THIS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and refumshed,
i and the proprietor has spared insure
to his visitors every comfort and convenience. The
dining for gentlemen well the private ordi-
nary for ladies, large and convenient The parlos and
chambers capacous, and fitted up the modern
style. This house being in central position the propre-
tor solcits continuance OF public favor pedgng himself
that effort his part shall be spared to them
every luxury the city affords
N. b. bath house is attached to the hotel where
and cold baths canbe had IA any hour.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23
Through tickets Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old Point
Comfort, &C.. Win. Richmond and Port Walthall.
H.hOle fnre, IS OHlu.
NEW DAILY EXPRESS LIME

t5SsssAsz2~ 63Az YzE-S6Ex
Trough by Mail Train from Washington, via Alex
andria TO fredericksburg, Richmond, and Petcrs-
burg, Virginia. .u II
THE undersigned, having made the arrange
l. ments with the Steamboat and Railroad Companies be-
tween the above named places pre- pared, under
the name and style OF ROGERS, DARRACOTT % AL
LEM toreceve every description of light goods and for
We trust by giving personal attention to the bust
ness meet with encouragement and friends
that nothing shall be wanting part to afford sasiac
y
All light articles, such as parcels and packages which
may be consigned care will be delivered free OF
age; and merchandise other articles, which may be too
heavy for the mail train, will have particular by
the freight train,
J. w. ROGERS, Master Steamer Powhatan.
b. T. DARRACOTT, Train captain, X. +. Il p. r. r.
WILLIAM II. ALLEN, Depot agent, do
Richmond. Va. NAV l. leS7-NIHy diff
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23

DIGEsT OF the Maryland Reports-Comprisog har-
~ rs and Mclienry, vols Harris and johnson, yo,s
Harris and Gill; vols Gin and Johnson IL vols Bland
Chancery Reports, vols-By William Henry MOTIFS peo
William Brown, and Frederick William Bruno, lr OF tne
PRICE $40 Just is,ued from the press ana ms asy re-
ceivcd ~ lAfLOh,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23

TO officers Of The United States army, commanding al
Aerioan ports ia The possession Of the United States
forces
I,HE President has directed modification Of the duty
levied books imported into Mexican ports in the pos
session the forces OF the United States. The duty here
after will be twenty per cent ad valoem books OF all
kinds in lieu OF the present duty The modified duty will
be levied upon all books delivered to the importers
their agents. after the receipt OF this order.
w. L. MARCY,
Secretary OF War.
WAR DEPARTMENT. July 81, 1871.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23

To officers Of the United States army commanding Dcri
can ports The possession Of the United States forces
WHENEVER duties imposed as military contr buttons
w goods imported AZ ports and places in Mexico in
our military occupation shall remain unpaid during the
period limited by the regulations OF March 81 lsi7 Gas
modified by order of June II, lSi7 and shall appear
your satisfaction that the said goods could be dis
posed of public auction for their prime cost shown by
The invoice you authorized suspend such SALE with
the consent the parties Interested until favorable
circumstances occnr provided You have believe
that after reasonable delay, the goods may be sold for
prime cost w. L. MARCY,
Secretary of War.
Am
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23

nAMAsK Tabic-cloths and Napkins.-We have
~ manning quite assortment of damask rible-coths,
(,n clohs.) Also damnsk diapers all widths, and nap
kns, assorted sizes and qualities Being very DESTROYS to
close them out previous fall purchases, have deter
mined TO offer them for cash Any persons in want
the above goods have opportunity not often met WIN
to buy bargains.
Aug 16-6tf ID. CLAGETT ~ %. .
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23
- 81. Johns college, Ann.polia. ma.

81. John's college, Annapolis, Md.
MILL the lectures and studies September 9th;
w when pupils may join the several classes They
be prepared in the grammar school for collegiate standing,
and then instructed in all the branches of fall scientific
and classical The apparatus very valuable and
complete the library is extensive besides the rich cabi
OF minerals the State collection in geology deposited
here and the Chief officers of the State government
taught without charge. The expenses $50
per The site is peculiarly beautiful and healthtu
and there is railroad communication with Washington and
Baltimore. The annual commencement is on the 22d OF
February. HECTOR HUMPHREYS,
Aug. II-2aw1m President.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23

DOARDISG.-Mrs. HAMLroS on PENNSYLVANIA avenue
ID nearly opposite Colemans hotel, has a number a,
rooms which she woud be pleased let 70 permanent or
transient boardsrs among them several very fine from,
rooms, Terms moderate, June l.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23
saltwater Bathing at Pinsy Point, Maryland.


TTNHE Potomac Pavilion, this delightful watering place,
having been entirely retted and furnished anew, is
for the reception and accommodation OF visters
Pney Point is situated the Potomac river, its
mouth and commands view OF the debouc of that noble
river into the Chesapeake bay easy of being
about hundred miles distant from Wa shngon and Bal
timore.
The bathing this place is all times perfectly safe, as
there is under-curren and the invalid and others can
enjoy surf bathing with the security New oatS
houses have been erected and every attention WI pc Pi9
To the comfort and convenience oil guests tne hvau
this place pleasant resort for he:h anu iecre
ton.
The steamer Augusta leaves Washington ev,ry Monday
and Thursday al o'clock m, Pney Poinf, and
turning leaves on "Wednesday and Saturday At z, a. m
The steamer Columbia leaves Washington every We'd
nesiay at g. o. m the Points returning, leaves every
Sunday at 9, a. m. -, -
The steamer Oceoa leaves Washington every Sunday
o'clock A. M and every Thursday at o'clock, p
returning the Point every "Wednesday and Saturday
mornings. -
Board per month $40 90
Board per week 300
Board per day %
Children and servants half price.
HARDWOOD & KELLER.
July l6--3tawtlstS
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23

rINITS splendid establishment, from recent improvements
unsurpassed in the comfort and of its
atons by any in the Union will be opened for the recc
ton vistcrs the LIST day of June. Situated the
Chesapeake bay in full view Of the ocean, healthy
any spot the world and lying directly the great mail
route between the north and the SOUTH offers resting
health pleasure with climate in early summer famed
refreshing breezes, can be described more
delightful more healihyas the experience OF All persons
all in Of August and the entire fall months
This with great facility of reaching herc-being distant
only n few hours Of large Cities with daily
rails both nortl, and SOUTH and from eight twelve fine
rnboa passing daily in every
desirable location families and Of business well,
ao as delightful and safe for those whom fear oil
disease drives away from their homes
The lighthouses have been greatly enlarged and inn
proved fitted up with hot baths shower baths and private
baths, and still anoding ample for the expert
swimmer. There is also splendid beach for those who
prefer surf bathing st..g l.
The table will be supplied with all the Injuries Of the
and surrounding markets the cellar and bar with the
wines and liquors be procured The forthe
magnificent public work in the countryors military pa
ades and the ovelie walks the bay, the finest fishing
and sailing, while for others there billiards, ten-pn
music and dancing, with obging and efficient agents in
each department We shall every exertion make
Old Point in all respects the desirable waterngplace
in the county.
JAMES 8. FRENCH.
May 2o-lawcp MAT 1ntel1
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23
"sman hooks ON Cheat Subjects"


d by +. TAYLOR. 4
Small Books Great Subjec,s--No. I, Philosophical
Theories and Philosophical Experience; No. z On the
connexion between Physiology and intellectual Science
No 3, On Mans power himself prevent control
Insanity; No t. An Introduction TO Pracca Organic Chem
stry No. brief view of Greek Philosophy up the
aye oil Perices No 6, brief View OF Greek Philosophy
from the age OF Socrates to the coming of Christ No a,
Christian Doctrine and Practice in the Second Century
No s, An Exposition OF ugar and Common Errors, adapt
ed TO the year OF Grace MDCCCLV, by Thomas Browne
Redivvus. Wilhom Kihand, MD; No 0, An introduction
Vegetable Physiology with reference TO the Works OF
Du Candolle, Lindsey, Nc No TO- On the principles OF
Criminal Laws; No. H. Christian Sects in the nineteenth
Century. Each in neat Is mo- paper cover price % cents
These little volumes among the abest and soundest
disqusons topics connected with morals and elgon
thai good fortune peruse. They ep
omies of wisdom and piety--New Orleans Bee
Through tickets Norfolk Portsmouth, Old Point
Comfort, Sc. via. Richmond and Port WalthaIl.
U-hOe fare 50 80 only.
TINE public advised that through tickets continue
be given board the Potomac steamboat 10 the above
places the low OF five dollars and fifty only in
Guiding meals ON the James river boat. IN
Passengers leaving Washington at 8, u Alexan-
dra at %, m., Sundays Tuesdays and Thursdays
reach Richmond ut o, p m, I'm time to see its beautiful
sceney) where they lodge, and the next morning go by
the Richmond and Pcersburgh railroad and Port Wahai
Steamboat line Norfolk which place they reach by l. p
For further information, apply TO Captain j. w. Rod
gers, on board the Potomac steamboat or TO
GEORGE MATTINGLY, Agent.
June 2-3taU6w
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23

For any number OF words ten, and not exceeding
twenty double these rates; and up hundred
wods-any that number being chargeabe at
two-thirds of those
Southern editors will perceive that by having the news
eegaphed from Boston and put into the mail at Rich
mond, they will gain TWO ENTIRE DAYS. In the same
manner they may gain from New York, and virtually
one from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington ,
Eastern editors will likewise perceive that by having the
southern news elegmphed from Richmond they may gam
one fco three days according to their respective oca-
tons. ,
II is the interest of the telegraph companies TO serve the
public promptly and impariay; and they win not hest
discharge from their service any one VINO ias In
that duty, upon satisfactory evidence of his default
AMOS KENDALL, Agent, &c. 3
WASHINGTON, July %, lsl7-n
p s. Since the foregoing was published in the Union,
learn the New York and Boston company decline the
arrangement Messages from the south Tor bosfon cannot
be sent, therefore, without prepayment IN hichmond'
X
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23
~ 80 &&


T0uchtng at Gibraltar 10 iaad passengers.
TINE aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
i from New York tile LIST, and from Marseilles
the 10th Of each month, foows
Ship Prince de Jonvie, (new,) Capt. w. W. Laurence,
Oct. |, 1916. .Gs
Ship Arcole, (new,) Captain w. r. Hoodess, Nov. J.
isi6.
Ship CASTOR, Capt James Anthony, Dec. l, 1916.
Ship Nebraska, (new) Captain James Watson Jan. l.
1917. tGa&
Ship ---, ----, Feb. J. 1877.
MARsEHLEs.
Ship Prince de Joinvile, (new,) Capt w. w. Laurence
Dec. 10, 1916.
Ship Arcole (new Capt w. r. Hoodless, JAN 10, lS47
Ship CASTOR, Capt James Anthony, Feb. 10, 1871
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Capt. James Watson, March TO-
la7.
Ship -", -, April 10, 1871.
These vessels all OF the first class and commanded by
of experience Their accommodations for passengers
unsurpassed comfort and convenience Goods
the agents will be forwarded free OF all other expenses
than those actually paid.
For freight or passage, apply to
CHAMBERLAIN Il PHELPS,
los Front street; to
BOYD 81 HINCKEN, agents,
Nos Toniine buildings, corner Of Wall and Water
Streets New York.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23

GA FOR RENT, large and convenient three-story
E brick house, with back building, all in complete
- der with marble mentes and large double lot with
sauen, situated Capitol Hill, adjoining the
A. Dowson, ESQ.,, the north Capitol gate. Inquire
J. l.. PETER,
April @-3tawtfif For the heirs
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23

vVJAsHINoTON AND HIS GENERALs-By J. +.
w Headey; in vols The second volume this day re-
oeved for sale by r. TAYLOR, for circulation TO sub
scribers only from the Waveriy Circulating Library
June IL -
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23
r AND FOR sAIE.-IaU acres OF land fronting ON th

n AND SAI4E.-T2U acrcs OF Innd ffdhtih8 OH inc
IL Rockville turnpike within mile of the George
town corporation line and north of land of Mr.. John
Green embracing several beautiful for building, well
wooded and waered. 1t will be sold together divided
to suit purchasers.
Also Is acres the road being the Westinghouse
Ion and which win be divided ii necessary, into parts
Also 30 acres excellent land adjoining Tennaly Town.
and immediately north of Mrs Syes's farm well watered
The above lands are convenient TO the markets OF
the city eogeown and in order close the sale OF
Them they will be disposed of very reduced prices and
on accommodating Amply either Richard Smith,
or 10 Charles j. Nourse. flct 3-lawtt
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-23
Army Portfolio.

A SERIES of views comprising a sketch OF the encamp-
"A of the United States army, under General Tay-
or, Corpus Christi; heights Of Monterey from the Sao
road, looking towards the city from the west valley Of
SaItlo, from the base OF Palace hill, Monterey
OF the city OF Monterey, seen from hosetop in the
main plaza and Monterey, from Independence
HILL the Bishops Palace; with the village Of Guada-
,apce a' Sleched bv Canaan d. p Wbna 7rb rnir
U. s. A., and this day received for sale, Statoners
Hail. Pennsylvania avenue.
Price, for the series of plates "a.
juno 49, WIN FISCHER