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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02

snoot or An tAs-lorAKs "A letter reee,yed a, tho
EXCHANGE Reading Roes- in Baltimore, dated N,vss.s"
Porto Rico. Dec. l6. siys; "'Ssu'-'
On the 2sIh alt a, about f.N We had siIfl, h,.l
OF an earthquake which lasted So~,t sSsJs
and though u gave good shaking, Il very little d.
ngc Croekcry and glassware suffered soo extent an
few kitchen ehimneys did tumble down. o. which
was rather unfortunate spoled the wedding o,ner OF
our interpreter lwho was married the morning1
that the guests obliged to tho Kindness OF friends fo
what they obtained to eat Again the mornng OF the
9Th inst We had another short aud sudden shock. bu,
harmless.
Our sugar crop will commence early month, and
promises still To be heavy Coffee Is plenty, with
limited demand at - cents. American produce sufficient.
plenty for the demsnd with the exception OF flour, meal
and lard
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02
TO PHYSICIANS.
DR.. NeMmnn's Eiirir of Opium.

WIS is new chemical preparation contain
Il Tag AL tic valuable medicinal qualities Opium in main,
sac Of continuation to The exclusion Of prneie
tu proportions OF the eaet number ncpcs
oil or um are continued IN auanum ,ap r.r-
eoued audanuui extract ether np ate nr
uons Of ths class hitherto made, aud uy attribute
Voo eefs u'on ihr rpmarh and sysicn
winch 20 fesuctty follow their operation limit their mir use
fGlness. " ~ 80
This Elixir may he ADOPTED all hns" which c,r
opium or It's PREPARATION ainin -Eed n Of
obi lining al their 'edaiive anod m,d rfs
without of those dagTeeabi cs sche
vomiting, Constipation uemnr. tain OF Other pnt nv
ymp'om' which oiea distressing which it VS.
appl ed "
hh OF Opium ony ccmpiurii
o" Aofph ne IN ' being more MIDI uniform in .
en- CTS out The n superior adyaa,se "a
tae 'Hf'.a in not being Liable dec imposition or deerort
om VlriAale ennt nature long keeping serious objection %
watch the latter az. eI4. s.d
FINALLY Morphine. not bers IN, Toll representative Of opr
cannot g" ne ard that IN aciai 'Sinlion nee
characteristic cdee' OF a iy hea 81 may Of
IT. "'hr Vauibc prnepcsa' Coten Marcia and Mce,nc acid
CIc'uifd ~
III; properties OF this preparation. value as r.mt.
agent ' ella med for by the pro9r eor ssnei by IN,
eeruheaies OF naay of the fret Moth m
ana IN THIS city It has been hgy approved ~ many phe,n
who use IT IN their practice. For sale by
DUvAL q PURCELL.
Al for Ri~hu
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02

draft Of 100 sohmen, for tho lino ship Ohio arrived
AZ CbadcsiOwn noyy yard Saturday from Now York
IL O. said that her complement is completed, and that
sho w soon depart ,of kofoa, there tho orders
Ut government
We looked n yesterday, snys the Nowbuypofi fIenlJ,
70 see Tho new b1nt building for government by Mcssgs
Picket Ladd It's % ouod barge, 40 feet long, ~
ieet WIDE and feet inches deep and will cost about
sou Ono hundred Of these boats afo building, from
Baltimore nouhwatd, all TO DO delivered the Gfsi Of Jonu-
ofy and tie contracts for u which wers entered into
until the first week q Dcoomoer They arc ordered by
General Scott. aud intended IN be amply sufficient IN
case Of emergency, to land 10000 on any point on
the coast Oi Mexico.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02

Ir The Augusta Volunteers, on cav ing Stanton, were
accompanied some distance on the way by large num-
Der Of the clzsns Of that town and when about bid
.u 6nal adicu, Leton WaddelI, Esq addressed them
very feeling and appropriate manner. end Capt. liar.
ushy responded on behalf Of the company.
County Court Of Augusta ordered q FIsg, with
be devices 90 be- procured for ic company, and Judge
q. Baldwin eonsened the organ Of toe court,
90 prossntt u biz reply 10 The application, Judge b. Of
Ger rcmafkng lha feelings which bind him the county
ct Augusta, Says am proud be the besrcr Of hof Dag
any occasion, and with deep emotion that under
O. piece &c 10 hands BY which can never be disho-
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02

Nav ASp VALUAHiE DrcovrRY.--Wo learn from the
Camden Democrat, that Isaac Micke Esq vi that city,
haa 'uccccded n apply ng tho gun tho pro-
puson Of machinery, 10 manner which promises 10 be
Of crest nee 10 mcchluic8 Tho engine is constructed
somewhat upon The pan oi tho ordinary horizontal sam
engines, only there oyndcra one working in tho
Other afford the necessary with to open
cir, the explosion has dycn tho piston home
and the machine requires Tho reverse aeton. The gun
oouon-os common gun powder, the case may be-for
either will snswer equally welas gncd ny ole etrciy
engondcred aud applied n noyei that two Of
the powerful agents known man, arc omployed TO-
gohef 10 The production u the desired result
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02
cere.ponIsaes Of Inc n.l,lmo,e sun.

wlsuISsroS, Dec. 81 1896
have omitted to inform you that has been stated
me, from sources entitled credit that letters have been
received here. confirming the reported destruction Of
rnes ut Los Angeles, IN Upper California. These letters
II said give the further intelligence, that 1t Maddoek
OF the Marine Corps, formerly OF this city, among
Der killed The number msssacroed Is stated 90
gu will have perceived that tho adyees Vera Cruz
received at New Orleans aud Now York, Havana, con-
tain the account OF the affair which sent You week
or two since. give the information received it, with
out intending to hold myself responsible for its accuracy
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02
Government Nap OF Mexico.

s JUst published and Jar ate tie Exchange Booksfore
A PLAN or the HARBoR Of VERA CRuz. with
IN the Castle Of r. Juan dUoa &C. his beea aided 10 IN
edit n which affords empiets WV q ths Set Of
War Teas me California; &c &C.
AsniHaP h b'eu adop 81 by Army, Publisher com
plains ha'"sr'e a mtatnn Of lave been ,snei pinned
urnn The pubic az oE1al Maps. Among one disguised
ufI spanish tile which coy edition NJ the Gov.
nm mt Map made whC the Of several
years ago aud now impos upon the public Map"
g 2. FISHER. Agent
AZ Usder ths Errhaurs Hotel
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02
ChesterfieId senatoriaI Convention.

Petersburg correspondent suggests tina, At would be
better TO defer tho meeting Of the delegates to the Wing
Senatorial Convention Chesterfield courthouse, now
fixed Tor The second Monday in January, until after the
18Th Of the mjnh, for which he states Ii is,
fear too late now csei pOsponement to any given
day. by the Of the several delegations, who
are spau that interchange Of views is impossible
II 1t be deemed imptlnt, however, when the Convention
shall assemble to defer the nomination few days for tho
stated by Petersburg correspondent, and which
may DO presented the consideration OF that body We
presume there will be opposition to It's pOstPonement.
w make this suggestion correspondent, the only
feasible plan, this late period Of eecng his object.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02

During siht Of this veteran officer Gooch.
land the equity Of bic nativity, he invited paftsko
Of public dinnor, bat HE anxiety reoin Immediately
tbo army Mexico, the wound received Palo Alto hay-
log sufficiently healed onabIo him active ser
vice. compelled him 10 decline the honor The cores
pond5nc sill appear tomorrow.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02
Valuable Property on York River, ia S!Ioue.--
In NS,


WIZ und sgncd Trustees Tor H. GaTar or or sale tb.t
A valuable prop Glouees-r Known as the WEI rl
steam Mills The n llud more or 'cs
100 OF which Salt Marsh, balance in h.avy hc,
I'd wood hniwih abundance wEhn fon ql7rrr 10
hlH mile OF the mill TIE MIL are alt IN cool n
an engine Of abot 10 b'r;e power ptnpen- two upr Git
saw ooe Ieuar saw, PiAng yt NH Ge all s,i,t
60 mined a'ey upon the banks of Yok the
contemplated Railroad om West To Rehmord Tho sdy,n
iile'ot this pace for wosd yard PLANTATION no
dent OF The saw and sT m unsurpassed any in the
whole lids water district OF Virgin teirE not d. tht
theeouhs OF mile o. shore Oyster Tlturg and that win
tie Railroad 10 Richmond 'a ieted not moe than ~
hours 10 the Ri-hmord aiket r. taken o
er III re Is wood en"u g h, land pay "a,
east IN &c times afd more fof shipping up any
punt on he river Veels drawing can come ir tic,
up 10 the WHAT
ne sno'cefs viii treat privately person pa ons
who may DC posed (ator viewing tn pfrsesl rsb,s
oheTwhe II WILDE hred for CHEST bidder a n r.
DAY. the 18th day OF January, ~, rtemse o. et
o l@ aud u months for approved security aud deed c t
Il deemed EeccyS
The ite to The above prop 70 be undoait m
the und'rsgned will convey only vcs them a
trustees.
Mrs Garland will join IA the IN the ttlr.
hq-m T PHSsR my WALLACE tTru,,e-s.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02
New Munic.

Messrs. D'inker Morris have 4 copy Of capt
Ess ARTILLERY Quick Step, composed and respectfully
dedicated to the Richmond Faycte Artillery, by Harvey
D. Dod"orh" The irontispiece is striking likeness Of
the gallant commander OF this corps
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02
Fire.

There was an alarm OF lire night before last, about 10
O'Clock, proceeding from stable owned by Mr. Leroy A.
Crenshaw situated on the lot adjoining the Lutheran or
merly the MethodisO Church, Shockoe Hill. The
bic was entirely consumed The roof and windows Of the
Church were several times 10 flames but the building
saved with comparatively little injury.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02

UT The term OF service Of Gen. Barrow in the U. s.
Senate would have expired the 4,h Of March Hs
successor 5. IT, Downs. Eco. loco elected at The
last sossion II the Bouisiano Legislature.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02
DIR. MAUPIN'S SCHOOL,

Marshall street, between 4th and 5tI..
VHNflE Exercises of this School will he resumed
II on MONDAY, the eth az January.
Pupils may te entered for the nier Season ending
the 3ist OF July.
Tie Course or sude lay the foundation Off ,I
cinaton embraces the EagLh Jranots. Latin Cyssk A,
t6', the PAysi'ai Secaocs. and ErsHel. IA Ill
4 ARDEN SEt DS.-Thr subscriber has u,, received h.,
~ express his full supply of Gaid.n Seeds-rary Pa.
Beahs &c re. from the eelobratsd Il nrd tb
Phadcrha which De with confidence nrnd as the bt
IN this county AsniaoEue Containing drrobt varieties viii
be pue''hsd In a few da!s JOHNSTON, Drug, ~
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02

IL The Washington Saturday Evening News Of yesIer
day that Mossrs. Bayly aud Davis both tho
city and both had given bail to keep the peace f. sdds
1--WE uadomand there s probability Of On um.eab C
fctt'omcnt Of the existing difficulty"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02
,Fo lhe GeneraI A..eInbly I'D Yirgini.,.

From the position occupy 100 connection with the How
ard vile Turnpike Company, and tHc Gug. that Company
has time 60 Time desired Go perform, fho perform.
1ncc OF which has made acquainted with facts that
only know myself end those who accompanied IN
the performance of those dlisa feel bound boz justice 10
faithful OF q survey end grade have madt Tor
road from H0waTd5viio, Ir ihe Cou1y 0i AlJCmafic
Stanton. tU county Of Augusta. That yJu mly not
boz induced attach Importance this cgmu1uica-
t8u tl1u % is entitled %, frankly ndmit tha'
scientific mani therefore mad o. rely on a quadrant that
was prepared by OF science Gh1 accuracy Oi which
one has d0u1itdJ With fatinsuumeEt, end survey
ore chs o., commenced o., Howorjsyie. on tho jones
River Canal, twelve miles above ScOusvc, 10 measure
and grade route tor road from thence up the valley of
Rockli-h river the foot of Ire Blue RIDGE distance of
~ miles from thence acr0ss the chrg.h Walters
Cap tho FOOT Augusta county thence mIcs to
the James River aud stanton Turnpike nt Chrsu5s
times o new location 90 stanton. On The FIRST q m..
there quite three miles Of three degree road uuuC
OYcron The m0uniiu section Ex and halt niles 1crr
ore five miles and c over three degrees the balance
under; The foot Of the mountain 90 Stauut0n, IL
miles. there about mile az hfge degrees,
IN making this survey auenyoy examined the materials
Tor Matchmaking, aud fully satisfied That place
from owafdsyc lo foot u toe mountain, Angus
TO- would they husc o. bC carried Than tHf0c quarters
mo--at but few places that lara1d great portion
~ te route they would not Dc carry hundred yards
From the foot %. the m0lIlin 90 stanton, my impression
chat they would NOS have be -ifucd upon an average
one mile. pcrulps NOT bold that dsi1ute o. many yl-
dance. make ihis bro. settlement OF face, st the re-
quest Of mony o those why have Ecuoncd ho Legislature
Tor the passage 81 lev Authorizing surrey Of Mead
amized road from H0wardsvo 20 Staunt0n and ID you'd
give pleasure 10 so il icsted BY State Engnoer.
ALES'R FITZPATRICK.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02
CoI. mnthew Moun1ior Pnync.

~ wssre sgsin withou, a letter from cur eorespon.
dent in Washington.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02
Fine RInckinr.

Mr. Leonard yesterday exhibited to box Of his black
ing which quickly produces fine goss and has the cd.
vantage Of soirg the garment Of the Il can
not fail to be satisfactory to those who will give it TRIAL
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02

-t.ouii g. DO Russy. graduate Of Wet Point, hos
'hoien Colonel Of the new regiment Of volunteers
oblslans sud Fnneis Riganlt, Msjor. The Lism.
yet q 10 appointed
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02

~ Robert w. Bowden, Teller Of the Bank OF Virgins
al Norfolk has been elected Cashier Of that institution
MI the vacancy oeessoned by the death Of Thomas VII
hanson and Georgs ". Camp has been elected Teller.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02

the 18th inst says:
ave learn that Of tbo volunteer, 80
supposed who stationed For GIts0n, have fe
oenhy killed two Cherokee TIE Chcr.kscs gro grossly
cacilod, and hear that hey loudly domani redress"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02

u We regret that We have room for the eloquent
remarks in the Senate OF Messrs Johnson Benton Brcese
and flanagan. and OF Mr.. Morse Ious. Of Repre-.
senIaves the annuneiaon those bodies Of the death
OF Senator Barrow-the sudden and unexpected ermna
ton OF whose life seems to have created than an or
binary sensation among the members OF Congress. His
great popularity, and tho personal virtues by which
won, both aested by tho that hi. political oppo-
nenis eager flowers over his unlimrly
praYn.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02

Berkeley Volunteers yesterday psiJ their re-
Gov. smith, sad were welcomed by en- sppro.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02
CONSrTnIsTEnN

Hsa bleeding Of the Lungs Of Fipe Ysass' Sfsadfas
~ n.ms, or West rsiadcpha entirely cured ~ tl, use
o. VIC s"AhNhS Compound syrup WA Cherry - am
PP 70 re'ifn my sincere hantsto ptopof Of This in
Having been afflicted for Eve years with that
dfesd'n disease Consumption during which Tins was uh,
IN .e spns OF Hood attended with hacking cough pain ia
e', snu back My cough was almost ineessaAi
~ ued various preparations eu, fol. moth,
VIVA chsss n- unu obtained Dr. or
eiieiu, 0s which Immediately using the
nr,ce, r,, lseks or thetosbouts resuted IN
a. could ,a 10Y happy to say that enjoy good he,
i"~ever thankful and humble friend
A meiiei,, ,nue,lo,.,b Miss T. LEWIS.
COMPOUND SYRUP OF w. m Tnpny 'n0'V as VI swlyne'
"a C.,rrsoS nm r.,s n,,uih in man
The original DR. s~syne's Compound s-vp Of WI ch - on
,rrf p,cr,rrd ori h NJ s,y ,.. fictitious eoun-
Race strens. PAiiadlrAia. w" hgAn saa
For s'ie. Wholesale and retail by PEyroN IsunsroS ,,x
Petersburg ss ~ Nlson'
IL
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02

aI- The Charesown Free Press publishes couespon-
dcnce between l.. w. Washington. OF Jefferson county,
and Henry Clsy-he former sending, and the latter
knowedging The receipt OF a beautiful Riding Whip mount
cd with gold which Mr.. w. won at the National Jockey
Club Races in 1885, which time the whip offered
as tho prize to be awarded the best gentleman rider
One OF the gentlemen of the Club having stated that he
designed winning it, to present it Gen Jackson, IT
Washington replied by saying that he would enter for
1t himself, aud have The pleasure of presenting Henry
Clay, Pfo'iden, OF the United States. Mr.. w. entered
and won Although disappointed part, the present is
not the less valuable says the Free Press Mr. Clay
one whit less esteemed aud beloved by the admng mil
lions, not only of this country but of the civilized world
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02
DE. BnnnIng,a Eree Lcrtmrc.

PURSUANT To ublic request Dr.. BANNfvG
will eeure on This tsArURD AYj Evening. at " past
IN ~ ange Conceu " on before T. dos ani Cenemtr,
inn1 nee q do'piHg form. fat s ard assHiar dby 10
n"cng atd aREavatng Pu m1ntry Dsens with b. edins
lunfs atd % the effects 1 it Hsfy Hrae th s
hb o. which ruppors The small n tue t. taancits body
W pivot III owing back Tho N u,es and lining he atd,n
faHs Thereby hrsiH" wst auis ppouirg be- without
ary eonlHsmrn. fcbc lad and Gentcmcn may we'll
Do o. AMI 90 call ard ~ ttc Brace" gfatui.ouily
Carlton Wrrfr. Iarutrv p
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02

u 1t will be seen by Dr. Banniug's card, that he lee
very interesting topic tonight, Exchange
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02
FASnIONABLE CLOTnING.

-.--- - Ncdurcd Prices,
JUST OPENED a'd be- Offered az Pnente gale for tr,y
DAYS oSiT large nsortment stasonabla CIohuT: con
ng 81 blue black uve ard invibc dTcsl cloth
Coat" beaver cloth sae and a1d coo
Cashmere Pants, Vests, sc.
IA a
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02

" The following gentlemen are officers IN Capt Bark
heads company Of volunteers Smith p. Bankhead Of
Caroline Captain Thomas Glrnc Of Essex let, Robt
F. Coleman Of Fredericksburg, I'd, and -- Mahan Of
Philadelphia, Sd Lieutenant.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02
SUPERIOR BLANK BOOKS
90 nL.mMnNm MAMLEAnImRE

4 w. RANDOLPH a co. have on hand. or
- her make, ~ n IsdssD Journals Day
BOOK Cs lnvoi o. Receipt " and Letter and Memo
arln Bo'k of various ssss patterns ard qnhus so, &c k
Books
bo'k' nny szc or pattern mare 10 order syt
hu'c or Pinned Rocks bound NJ short noioe.
~ ouf wOrk is wauante o slnL
our VI ~ bteks have hfea usd m ths last 10 yas ~ the
principal Banks Nofan AMI Cerkso Courts throughout Vig
b oidcr. TO- Roots saroref Huse or Nur,ai Instrument
vii receive ptlm9i n addtcsssd 90
}. w. u tNDDLrH A. co,
h2 i2i aala ,tr,ct Ri,h m,and
G NOTION YAHNs--ioo bales assoucd. Union hrs" Tor
- SHELBY deg DAVENPORT, ALLEN GO
MAIIs-loj0 ttrs Ntniun wofss" tsoret, for sals ~
~ ia DAVENPORT, ALLYN co.
EuoVND PLASrEa-sy0O sasts "Iabcc Minsr Cor
~ 'sety ha DAVENPORT ALLEN q co.
Chadrens No. and Goat BOofees.
n HAVE this day opened an additional supply
u Chicns No. sni god win
be found IN his ,iy-mate sH9tes ~ for "a Niai trade
y. y. FRANKLIN.
hS No Gas, Broad ftteL shoekos In.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02

II UHNU.
W HE Harmonious beg most respectfully
to return their seknowleEms for uron tn ga
W MANY Lades and take r-asuie responding
very polite note received throu the Post O-r requcsnr
concert IN Their natural earaetcrs with atir
mental sorgs' On MONDAY Night. January ih cheerful
compliance they will thus atthc odFeos fla
Mem Supply of SERVANTS Shoes.
VIE subscriber has u-' e'eved John simmons
" following tcrvan's sh,e.
Mems extra sized p,rgea Broyans n .,rc,o, ,,.,.t.
Nomnns tcwci
BukIn
The above shoes made utabe ,y,
pe'cn Isason-they shall b. sold low the pir dozen o,
case d. H. FRANKLIN manufacture dealer No 9I5 P,,i
Se't-hrsi door below the Dry Mcs,ry
B'eeden A. 90. ~. '''
.ss'e' Morocco, Ges, Caif aud 6al raia Loa,l,, B I
SHALL open this day third supply Of tho
above sea,onabc shoes aud boots .t,t
ny w' OF tae pest makers eitint n u. FRANKLIN,
JAZZ No. SIS ntoal Street Shnekno
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-02
n X. ALLEN'S NEW LOTTERY or.

N/' fiCE, No. UNDER THE CITY uOTEf.- $4,000
Capital prEe of 1900, of 1000 80 itOo 49, NJ
900 he lowest No pr1r. Tickets SO halves tni a. 10 pro
portion. For sale y Chs n. Ancn.
Also another fofTo ay $1,000 Cap.ti vctut
eri ~ 1000 10 o GO 10 NJ Gc Ticket o. hircs
and in pr'Touon Frrssir ~ pfye seller.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-28
'ebAM HALL "
z n s RI O TT

AA& ENTRANCE ". - nm 81,
&EAGLf opHoslH AG.H4sF@, Row.
Faztatz. tavg. I-t-.=-2em.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-28

- - !nlohs- E2eE KIND LII slA4al Eaaa= la.t
Il, n. ME eatlnta anAaHJ ausi iaf S. tal,--r
IA D EJIl.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-05-29
FOREIGN MAILS.
Navy DEPARTMENT, May a, 1917.

NAVY DEPARTMENT, May 4,IS7.
SEALEp proposals. endorsed Proposals for carrying the
ceived AT The Navy Department. until the 18th day OF June
next for carrying the mail Of the United States once
also, separate proposals FOR carrying il in good and sub
Stanal sail vessels, from Panama Astoria, in the
the department may select agreeaby 10 the provisions
OF the 9th section OF act, entitled San act providing
for the building and equipment OF four naval steamships,
approved March 3, 1877, for of years. commencing
on the Isl October 1885, the department rescving the right
Of requiring Them touch intermediate points
the coast and from time time discretion du-
lions as nay deem and proper, for the proper
and preservation of the mails their prompt receipt
and delivery from and to the points OF departure and
rival, which be named in the contract which nsc-
tons must be strictly observed by the contractors under such
penalty Tor observance the department may impose
The vessels p be employed for carrying the mails as
snd wheiher for for sais must be well
struced oipoppsincnsons, and suitable in all respects
for the service and the route Tor which they are intended
and the department to itself the right TO select the
proposals wich in its Judgment present the greatest
advantages TO the public service.
The bidder may embrace IN his oier stipulation 10
carry of the department with the mails free from
expense the government, may omit it at his discretion
Such stipulation may induce preference TO be gwen IN
favor of All ofe in other respects equally favorable to The
government, over an offer not contning IT,
Bonds with good and sufficient suretles
will he required in half the OF the contract, Tor the
ihiiu performance of said contract according to It's con-
from all bills additional security, not to be PAID uni
said contract shall have been completed annually accord
ing to its and conditions. The remaining ninety per
cent OF all bills duly approved, viii be PAID within
thirty days after their presentation by such navy agent as
may be designated by the contractor
Each proposal plsl be accompanied with written guar
anty signed by responsible persons, TO the
effect nt the bidder, or bidders, will if his or their bid he
accepted enter into obgaon within tive days from the
good and sufficient sretes for the faithful performance
of the contract according this advertisements and no pro-
posa or bid, unless accompanied by such guaranty WIN
be considered.
May 4-2aw5thJune