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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28

SONS OF TEMpERANoE.-This order, organized
in New York in 1912, by sixteen obscure per-
sons, now numbers over SOC, 600 members scat
tered over the continent from Newfoundland to
the Pacific coast. News tas just been received
of the organization of the Grand Division OF Eng
land under u charter from the National Division
of North America. 1t is highly popular in
Eng land.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28

VIRGINIA CAMEL CoAL.-We have examined
a sample oflhe Virginia Camel Coal, from the
mines Of Col. VIM. NJ. Peyton, on Coal River,
Va. Having a knowledge Of various kinds OF
coal, and having visited many Of the mines in
Britain and examined specimens OF the Camel
Coal there, we have no hesilancy in saying that
we are fully convinced that the Virginia coal is
equal, if not superior to any OF the FOREIGN kind
that we have ever seen. We have been inform
ed that the supply is ineyhanstible, and that par
ties in New York have purchased some of the
property, with the Interior object iii view OF sup
plying the city.-Sctentifc american.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28

PLANK RoAD.-Our friend, JOEL LuproN.
the energetic contractor for planking the road
from Winchester 10 the White Post, is rapidly
depostine the timber at It's terminus near town.
He has plank already sawed for about three
miles, and calculates upon having at least five
miles laid and finished by Christmas. The
whole road, we have reason to believe, W ill be
see friend Luptons steam machinery with his
well trained and industrious body Of hands saw
ing up timber by the four or five thousand feet a
day, on the side OF the North mountain, ten
miles from town, is we'll woftha ride to the adj
vocates OF internal lovement.-fVeiut
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28

FUSF RECEiVED-An additional supply of
~ '.The Married Woman's Private Medical
Companion" This work meets with fine sale,
and persons DESTROYS of procuring copy Will
please callat CHAMBERS
Cheap Book Store
Sept. %. 1850.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28

An elderly gentleman, accustomed to Gin
dul9e," entered the room OF "a certain inn, where
sal a grave friend by the fire Lifting a pair OF
green spectacles upon his lorehead rubbing his
ntlamed eyes, and calling for hot brandy and
wafer, he complained to his friend that his eyes
were getting weaker and weaker, and even
specacles didn't seem TO do them any good. ,
GIL tell thee friend" replied the Quaker, Nv hat
think. II thee Was to wear thy specacles o.
yer thy mouth for few months, thy eyes would
get sound again"
A gentleman, the other day, speaking of an
other whom he suspected oil living Ill too high
style, observed that he would owe several
thousand dollars atel all his debts were paid =
A witness, examined in one Of the courts Of
Illinois, upon a trial concerning a horse trade
was asked by the counsel OF the defendant how
the plaintiff generally rode! He generally
rides astraddle, sir How does he ride when
he is in company 2 III he has good horse, he
always keeps app How does Re ride when he
is alonen Really, sir, cannot say, forL never
was in company with him when he rode by HIM
self you may stand aside, Sir
An old woman, observing sailor going to
her door, and supposiug it 10 be her son Billy,
cried out TO him BILLY, where has my COW
gone p The sailor replied in contempluous
manner, "Gone to the ID, for VIVA. know"
"Well as you are going that way, said the old
woman, Il wish you would just let down the
bars.o
ENCOURAGING Girard used to says
there is no difficulty in getting rich; not the
least in the world the first millionis only diff
cult-the rest will make itself p Old Stephen is
rght-are have found the "irst milion'' to be
the only difficulty.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28
BOUNTY LANDS +! !!

VINE have associated ourselves together for
w the purpose of prosecuting the claims OF
officers and soldiers of the wal of 1912 10 Bounty
Land under the late act of Congress. We have
been employed in a number of claims and offer
our services to such others as are DESTROYS OF hav-
ing their claims prosecuted. We Will give
prompt and diligent attention to any claim en-
trusted TO US, and upon reasonable terms
CHESLEY KINNEY.
ROBERT. P. KINNEY,
Oct 7th lS50.-6t,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28
Il BEAUTIFUL ALLEGORY.

A traveller, who spent some time in Turkey,
relates beautiful parable which was told him by
dervish, and which seemed even more beautiful
than Sternes celebrated figure Of the accusing
spirit and The recording angel:
every man." said the dervish, ''has two an
gels, one on the right shoulder and the other on
the left. When he does anything good the angel
the right shoulder Whites down and seals
it, because what has been once well done is
done forever When he does wrong the angel on
the left arm writes it down aud waits till mid
night; il, before that time, the man bows his head
aud exclsiins, Gracious Allah | have suited
forgive me,' .ae angel aeeps.n
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28

Scrofslo, General Debility, White Smelling, Rheu-
nsatism, Diseases Of The Lieer md Skin, md all
Diseases arising .fom Impurities Of Tie
LInnd md liz L'fcncts nt lIor.c1laal
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19
AUCTION SALES.
THIS DAY.
BY RICHARD CAUTHORN.

AUCTION HOUSE ON SIXTEENTH STREET.
HIP OCULAR SALE DAYS-Mondays, Wednes-
ma days and Fridays. Sale of Horses, Carriages,
Buggies &C., every Saturday, at the large lot oppo
site Mr.. VIM. Wood stables, on Cary st.
On the above days. commencing at o'clock, A. M.
will usually sell auction, for cash. the following art-
cles:
GROCERIES, &c.
Bacon Hams, Sides and Shoulders
n. u Sugar in bbls Laguayra Coffee
No. 3Mackerel and Labrador Herrings
Gunpowder, Imperial and Young Hyson Tea
Whlskey, N b. Rum, Moasses
Manufactured Tobacco, Cigars Nails
Friction Matches, Shoe Brushes Backing etc.
FURNITURE
Bureaus, Sideboards Press Book Case
Cane seat and wood bottom Chairs, Rockngdo,
Dining and tea Tables, Candlestands
Washstands Desks, Chdrens Chairs
Feather Beds hair and shuck Mattresses
High and low post Bedsteads Trundle do.
Sofas, Carpets, Tenders, Bedding, etc.
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS, &c
Fancy Prints, Kentucky Jeans, Kerseys
Clothe, Cassimeres, Vestings, Gambroons
Bleached and unbleached Domescs
Goats, Pantaloons, Vests, Suspenders
Buttons, Handkerchiefs, Cravats
Shirts, Bosoms, Collars, etc.
Mats, Gaps, Shoes, Boots, Slippers-together with
many other articles not enumeraed above.
On SATURDAY, will sell Horses, Mules, Bug
gies, Carriages, Carts, etc. etc.
y IL r. CAUTHORN
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19

CORNERSTONE might hope from decision yester-
decision was the adoption by large majority, Of Mr.
Soue's amendment to the compromise BILL STIMULATING
chat when the new Territories shall be admitted as
States they shall be received into the Union with or with
slavery as their Constitutions may prescribe the
time of their admission" How much may be inferred
from the strong support which this provision received
we cannot undertake positively to say but presume
but promises an earlier disposition OF the whole subject
in the Senate than could have before ventured 20
antieinate NM Int, of AMSTERDAM.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, June IS.
Jonathan Prescott Hall, U. S. District Attorney for
the Southern District of New York. was confirmed to-
day by the Senate without debate. Mr.. Bartlett, as
Commissioner to run the Mexican Boundary, was also
confirmed by decided maority-not however, with
out some opposition.
Mr.. Clay expects to bring the Compromise Bill to
the question ofengro ssment by Thursday next
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19
THE CUBA EXPEDITION.

KEY WEST, June e, 1880.
Capt Lewis, of the steamer Creole, has been dis
charged, by consent of the District Attorney tor bring
ing passengers in the Creole than the law allows,
but under in charge OF the U. 5. Marshal
for being implicated in aiding and assisting the exped-
ton against Cuba. He was required to give bonds to
the of three thousand dollars, which he failed
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19
TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

WASHINGTON, June IS, 1850.
SENATE-After the transaction OF some lofHal Dusi-
ness,
The COMPROMISE BILL was taken up.
Mr. Hale moved an amendment providing that two
new States may be carved out OF the territory OF Cali
ornia.
Mr. Foorr moved to amend the amendment so as to
provide that such new States shall be admitted into the
Union, with or without slavery the people of such
States may elect
After debate, Mr.. FoorE's amendment adopted.
Mr.. HALE then withdrew his amendment, which car
ried with it the amendment of Mr. Foote
Mr.. DAVIS, OF Mississippi, moved to amend the bll-
by declaring that all local laws existing in the territories
interfering with obsructng the rights OF citizen I'M
der the constitution of the United States, shall be re-
pealed.
The amendment gave rise to debate which was ter
minated by the adjournment Of the Senate till omor-
HoUsE.-Mr STRONG, from the Committee on Elec-
TONS reported upon the contested election from Iowa
awarding the to Mr.. THOMPSON, the sitting mem
Der.
Mr.. VANpykE presented minority report from the
committee, declaring Nlr MILLER, the contestant,
entitled to the seat.
The reports laid upon the table, and notion
made the special order of the day for the 25 tn June.
Mr.. CHANDLER moved a reconsideration of the vote
yesterday, adopting resolution calling for the appoint
ment OF select committee to inquire into the conduct
of the Secretary of the Treasury in dsbursng Indian
appropriations which had been carried to the surplus
fund.
After lengthy debate, wherein ii was conceded that
nothing dishonorable attached to the conduct OF the
Secretary but that matters charged from different
constructions of the law the vote rcconsidered, by
yeas 1875 to 81 nays.
Mr. SwERrzER then modified his resolution so to
direct the Committee Of Ways and Means to inquire
into matters improperly charged to the fund above
named.
Mr.. CHANDLER offered substitute, calling for infor
NATION from the Secretary of the Treasury the dis
bursements of surplus Indian funds.
Mr. JONES' of Tennessee, moved to lay the whole
matter upon the table. Reiected-yeas sc, nays sc.
The substitute offered by Mr.. CHANDLER then
adopted by the following yeas LOG, nays go
And then, on motion, the House adjourned.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19

Let all the world say what they can,
For selling prizes, STRATToNS the man.
MORE CAPITALS.

MORE CAPITALS.
Drawn numbers of Sussex Extra No 69-June s:
SO / AZ 40 &c 80 IA 80 "a 40 % "a 81.
Ticket Nos. l AZ SO, the capital prize OF - $40,
sold and paid.
Also Tickets 80 81 "a
Do Do DO DO 8 : g 8 g $ fry by sTRATToN.
Drawn numbers OF Monongaia, No. 64-.Iune 9th
50 40 Sc 81 70 2 &c SO l6 40 60 "A.
Whole nos 40 SO 50; prize of $1,000 sold and paid
by STRATTON.
Drawn numbers of Sussex, No. 46-JuneS:
&c 81 2S 9 66 "a IS 81 81 40 IS so "a 70 6.
Whole Nos. 40 62 IA, prize of 800, sold aud paid
by STRATTON.
Drawn Nos of Delaware No. A-June 18th
SO 4 60 "a AZ 81 62 10 80 68 10 % 81 35.
Ticket Nos. 80 Al 3d. a prize of $500 sold and paid
by STRATTON.
Drawn numbers of Monongaa, No. e.. June IS:
AZ "a SO Al 50 30 "a 8 % e.
Ticket Nos. "a 81, prize of $500, sold and paid
by STRATTON.
Drawn numbers Of Sussex, No. 48-June II: *
76 n 80 rs 2 40 &c 80 S. Is SO 81 9.
Drawn numbers of Sussex, extra, No. 73-June Is
90 sc al 60 A So l6 S. rs.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19
BY ALEXANDER MOTIF.
No. 81 Main street.

DARTICULARa attention paid to the public or pri-
Goods, Furniture and Merchandise generally, and liber
al cash advances made when required
REGULAR SALE DAYS:
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS.
On TUES DAY MORNING, the 18th June COM
mencing o'clock precisely, will sell at store oppo
site the City Hotel, general assortment of new and
second hand household Furniture consisting Of the
usual variety.
Also, a large invoice of,piece and cut Dry Goods,
viz Bleached and unbeached Domestics, Calcoes,
Flannels Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, &c.
Also, a large lot of seasonabe ready made Clothing
fur, silk, wool and waterproof Hats, Caps, Trunks
Valices, Cutlery, Guns Soaps, Backing Pertumery
Fancy Goods, &c, &c.
de 5 ALEX MOTT, Auct.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19

WEDNESDAY-Dea No. 25--3 capitals of
$22 900. rs numbers, ID drawn. Tickets $40, halves
S., quarters Q So
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19
MILLINERY. Nl

Assaa MILLINERY. @aa
sM MRS JANE WOODY has opened VIZ
MILLINERY STORE on Main ST.,
one door above the Mansion House, where she solics
call from her friends and the public generally.
She has Just returned from New York and Phiade-
phia where she has made her selections of
FRENCH AND ENGLISH MILLINERY,
which she is confident cannot be surpassed in this city
Among which, will be found ARTIFICIAL
FLOWERS great variety, from the cheapest Ame-
rican to the most costly French.
STRAW BONNETS, embracing all the new styles,
viz: English Dunstable; Albino and Queens Own; Chi
Pearl and Florence Brad Rich Blonde Lace French
Gossamer Fluted Rutland; Rich Tyrolese and Lola
Monies.
These are the most delicately beautiful Bonnes
offered in this city, and entirely new, having been
just introduced in Paris.
SILK AND SATIN BONNETS
MISSES JENNIE LIMBS
And other desirable styles, and great variety of Chill
drens' HATS.
ALso-Lades' CAPS, and the finest assortment OF
RIBBONS, &c. &c. ap9 3m
MISS G. J. PERDUE would respectfully in
WI form her friends in the city and country that she is
prepared to work in the shortest notice,
consisting of Dresses Scarfs, Saques, &c. All orders
from the city and country punctually attended to- Pat
terms furnished at the shortest notice, No. l16 Main
street, over Dawson & Brother, Richmond, Va.
an %
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19

Observation-Disclosures, extra, No 73-Capal
l, quarters SO.
THURSDAY -Monongalia, No. g. Capital $780,
092. 70 nos, IL drawn. Tickets S., halves So
Quarters 25
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19

FRIDAY-Sussex, No. 49-Capital $l52s0. rs
nos, Ia drawn. Tickets 81.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19
MA PAINE a. CO., MANAGERS OF LOTTE-
IA. PIES RICHMOND VA =-Ruaz p NEHS

Nh PAINE Il CO., MANAGERS OF LOTTE-
EI. RlES, RICHMOND. VA.-Buy PAINES
Tickets because all the large prizes of any note to
Richmond in the last two years in their Lotteries,
and they continue to send prizes than all other
arrangements together.
The whole of 1856 900 and $4,000 sold in their Lot
teries in the last twelve months will amount to more
money than all the large prizes sent by other manage
ments in the last five ten years.
List of Prizes sent to Richmond in Paine'S Lotteries
inthe last t,oelUe months.
Whole $4,000 whole 10000; whole, 3 of $4,000;
whole 25 600; Of 900; 4 of 10000 and numerous
smaller ones, ranging from $500 to 5000
Orders for tickets will meet usual prompt attention,
il addressed to d. PAINE & CO., or
C. w. PURCELL 81 co.
Richmond, Va
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19

PITTSBURGH June Is, P. M.
The river is again navgable, there being six feet OF
water now in the channel.
BALTIMORE MARKETS, June 49, P. M.
FLoUR-SaIes of Howard street continue to be made
at SIS 3l4.
WHEAT and CORN are both unchanged in price.
WHIsKEY-Sales of bbls. at 26 cents per gallon.
NEW YORK MARKETS, June Is, P. M.
CorroN-Market firm, with sales OF middling Up
lands and Orleans at 1915 a 1911.
FLoUR-Southern brands sell at s. GO, which is
slight decline.
GRA1N-Prces unchanged from yesterdays quota
1ions.
MoLAssEs-Market firm.
STocKs--At the Board to-day, all descriptions were
dull
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19
By Magnetic Telegraph.
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.

OF THE RICHMOND TIMES.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19

FIJI FOR BREMEN.-The ship HERM1NE,
- H. Raschen MASTER will load for the above port.
For balance offreght, apply to
ie l0-6t* EDWD VIM. DE VOSS & co.
<ALe FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
.zsazgsssthe ship MEDORA, Capt. Ames, now rea-
dy for cargo carries about $50 hhds tobacco Apply to
ma 81 RANKIN & WHITLOCK.
xaa FOR LIVERPOOL.-The coppered
49, and copper fastened ship GENERAL WASH
1NGTON, John G. Graham master, now at City Point
and ready to receive cargo For freight apply to
je3 CHARLES PALMER & co.
Ac FOR NEW YORK.-The schr. POCA-
o.. ssAaNsSsH ONTAS, Capt Bingham, having part of
her cargo engaged, and going board, will have dis
patch. For balance of freight passage, having good
accommodations, apply to Captain on board, at Lud
lam's wharf, orto
je 10 RANKIN & WHlTLOCK.
Er FOR CHARLESTON, s. C-The fine
<s&sAsehr S. D. NORTON having the bulk of her
cargo engaged, can take few boxes or barrels
je18 RANKIN e. WHITLOCK
Sir FOR NEW YORK.-FIRST PACKET
- Merchants old Lne.-The superior fast sailing
regular packet schr. PLATO, Hammond, master hav-
ing considerable portion othecargo engaged, and 60
ing on board, will positively sail above. For balance
OF freight and passage, having superior accommo-
datons, apply to master on board, at Ludlams wharf,
or to
lie Is ROWLETT e. COLQUITT.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19
DREADFUL ACCIDENT ON LAKE ERIE
GREAT LOSS OF LIFE.

GREAT LOSS OF LIFE
New York, June 18, P. M.
We have received intelligence of the loss by fire OF
the steamer Griffith on Lake Erie yesterday morning,
short distance below Cleveland. 1t has been
tanned that about 260 PERSONS mostly emigrans, lost
their lives by this calamity Captain Roby comman-
der of the boat, is among the missing. 1t is supposed
that of about $50 300 persons board the steam
er when she took fire. not over twenty escaped
FORREST AND WILLIS.
New YORK, June Is, P. M.
Edwin Forrest, the actor met N. P. Willis, the poet,
in OF the public streets of this city yesterday and
censured him with regard his conduct concerning his
tForrests) domestic affairs. quarrel ensued. For
rest knocked Willis down and then cowhided him.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19

SATURDAY-Sussex, extra, No 75-Captal 3d.
$50. rs numbers, l3 drawn Tickets ST. halves SOC,
quarters Csc.
Virginia Lottery, Glass F to be drawn Saturday,
June ed, 1850. 70 numbers, Is drawn PRIzEs-l
prize of S72 200, of AOOO j of 10000, l OF 10000,
of 1000, of 5000, of 5oOO 10 of 3OOO 10 of 1000,
10 of 1900, 20 Of 500. 1896 of 300, &c. Tickets $50,
halves $40, quarters S..
Buyers referred to my Register Of Prizes, to be
seen at the office, proof of what have sold and
every drawing continues to increase the number.
Orders for packages certificates Of packages, and sin
Be promptly attended to, and drawing sent when re-
quesed. Please address orders to
lie II NJ SRATTTON, Richmond, Va.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19

Ma FOR RENT, the store, No. l66 Main street
E adjoining the OF the subscriber. 1t is first
rate stand for any retail business Possession given i'm
Apply TO SIMON BONAVfTA,
NH IS Opposite Va Bank.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19

- FOR RENT. the House now in the occupan-
Wiley of Mr.. Robt Cochran, on the South side OF
Grace street, between Third and Fourth. 1t is very
convenient place fora small family.
an 30 II. CANNON.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19

WASHINGTON, June IS, 1850.
Lrr-After the transaction Of some formal busl-
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19

- A DESIR ABLE FAMILY RESI-
E$4 DEN CE.-- The middle house in Thomas Row,
Mr. Daniel Truehealts, is for rent, and immediate
possession given For terms, apply to
fe IA C.. II. WORKMAN & co.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19

~ FOR RENT, the Store occupied Main
E street, below the Old Market and opposite the store
OF Mr.. VIM. Taylor Possession given Immediately
Apply to J. q F. CLENDlNlNG, or
ia Is JOHN CLENDINING. Jr.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19

~ DESIRABLE FAMILY RESIDING ES FOR
EaA RENT.-The family residences over the stores Of
Parker, Bayley 4 Nimmo, and Gay, Mathews & Co,
Apply to BROOKS & BELL.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19

~ Fur SALE, neat Brick House on Brook
Nu Avenue. The lot fronts 80 feet on the Avenue,
and runs back 100 feet The house is divided into four
large and two small There is Kitchen together
with other conveniencesin the yard For terms, apply
to TOLER & COOK,
10 Is Agents and Collectors
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19

- FOR RENT, a very desirable tenement OF
Ea 9Th street, near Leigh suitable for large family
with suitable uthouses, and hydrant in the yard
Possession given Immediately.
Also, tenement on 9Th street, in good order ant
suitable for genteel family Possession given on the
first Of April next. For particulars, enquire of
NH II THOMAS ]. GLENN d co.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19

FH FOR NEW YORK
80 FIRST VESSEL.-VIRGINIA LINE OF
RICHMOND AND N. YORK PACKETS.-The
superior fine fast sailing new packet schr NEW YORK,
Captain John FL. Smack having the greater portion OF
her cargo engaged and going on board, will sail with
all possible dispatch. For balance OF freight OF 500
packages tobacco or passage, having superior accom-
modations, apply to Captain on board at Ludlam's
wharton
ie Ia DAVID CIIRR
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-19

- FOR RENT, three good Rooms over my store.
ai There are two attic rooms which may be had with
them. J. q. CHENERY,
my 16 Opposite Depot
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-05-30
PosT oFFIcE DErARrNEsr,


CosTRAcT OFFICE, May Is, 1850.
DKOPOsALs for carrying the mails of the Uni
Il ted States from the LIST day Of August, 1850 to
the 30th day Of June, 1854 inclusive in Illinois will
be received at the Contract Office in the Post OF
flee Department, in the city Of Washington, until
10, m. Of the lst day Of July next Ito be decided
by the next day,) on the route and in the manner
and time herein specified, viz
No. 424s From Rushville, Illinois, at /, A. m, tri.
weekly, Tuesday, Thursday, and sa-
turday;
BY Littleton, Doddsville, Macomb, and
Blandinsvile;
To Burlington, Iowa, by 8, p. M, SIS
miles,
And back between S, a. M and 10, D. m.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
o. Bidders will specify mode Of conveyance.
NOTES
Each proposal should be accompanied by a GUAR.
anty, signed by one or more responsible persons.
in the following manner, viz:
The undersigned, guaranty that
II his bid for carrying the mail from
70 be accepted by the Postmaster General,
shall enter into obligation prior 20 the Diyf;,fh
day IF July merit, with good and sufficient sreties
TO perform the service proposed"
This should be accompanied by the certificate ot
postmaster, or other equivalent testirnonv. that
the guarantors are men Of property and able 10
make good their guaranty
The proposals should be sent 10 the Dcpa rtnent
sealed, endorsed Proposals for route No ao4s ,,
and addressed to the First Assistant Postmas,e,
General.
For the prohibition of bids resulting from com
bnaton, and the terms and conditions on which
the contract ~ TO be made the last annual adj.
vertiscment. J. COIIAMEp
May 20-lsw4w Postmaster General.