The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-12-24

be received at this Department, un'h we -" ulJ
of February next for furnishing the following de-
scrintion OF Blanks for four years the contracts 10
on the first day OF April 1901 exception
the states of Virginia. Maryland, the District oil
Columbia North Carolina, South Carolina Geor
eia, Alabama and Florida, contracts Tor whi'h
States will commence on the LIST OF July, 1901.
DIails Rrceiped-NIaiis Ssnt-Account Of Ne,os
papeys aud Pamphlets Rsceived-Mails Rtcetr'd al
Distributing O6icesrMaiis Sent from Dsi'i lTaolts
Otces-Accouats Current Monthly ana "ee"'y
Mad Regissrs-and Post Bills
All the above blanks to be printed ON writihg pa
per- well sized and calendered on both SIDES, ,he
sze, weight and quality more particularly Sia'eo
below. They are classified as iolio"s
CLASS NO. |.
MaiIs received and mails sent-printed on paper
Mt east 2b by IS inches, To weigh al lbs To the uVV
sheets, each page to have 10 fant. ruled OF PInteu
lines, covering space OF at least fourteen '''Hes
from the top to the bottom line
CLASS NO. 2.
Newspapers and pamphlets received, and malls
received for distributionon paper ~ by Is inches
and to weigh at least ~ lbs to the 900 Sheets each
page with 10 lines; same as class NO L.
GLASS NO. 3.
Mails sent from distributing ottces-on paper II
by Is inches to weigh 35 lbs. to the 900 sheets
each page with 81 lines, ruled as above
CLASS NO. 1.
Accounts current-on foolscap, on sheet, the
paper TO weigh 10 lbs. to the 900 sheets
CLASS NO. o.
Stamp and distribution accounts current--on
auarto post. each sheet, to weigh 10 lbs to
the | 900 sheets.
CLASS 40 ..
Weekly and monthly mail reglsters-the former
4 ON a shect-the latter on a sheet; both To weigh
10 lbs. to the 900 sheets
CLASS NO. 7.
Post bills, without signatures be printed on
naner ii by "a inches with Is Poet Bills on each
sheet the paper weigh not less. 81 lbs to the
/ 200 sheets.
CLASS NO. S.
Post bills, with signatures for either Post
Masters or Route Agents, in all other respects the
same as Glass No I.
Post bills with signatures. for Distribution Of
fees on paper IL by IA inches, with on sheet,
Extra Size Distribution Post Bills 4 on sheet, the
paper 10 weigh 10 lbs. TO the 600 sheets.
Sample Sheets Of the kind and quality of paper on
which all the above blanks are to be printed, and
of the style and manner of the execution OF the
printing ruling &c. and the different forms there
Of may be at the appointment Ohce, Post
Office Department, Washington city, and at the
Poet Offices at New York city, Boston, New Or
leans Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chnrleaton, Buffalo,
Chicago, and Cincinnati.
The States and Territories divided into 4
Districts and in each District depot is establish
ed from whence all the Blanks for that District
are to be deposited and mailed, at the expense OF
the contractor. The quantities required tor each
Disrict, for one years consumption, are from the
The proposals must be for each District separate
y, and must state the price, III one sum, per 900
sheets for each kind of blanks for paper, printing,
stereotyping, ruling, and packing They are 10
be delivered in such quantities and at such times
as may be required by the different Post Offices
and ON the acquisitions of Postmasters, endorsed by
the agent of the Post Office Department at their re-
spective depots None will be considered as deliv-
cred, will be paid for, except on such requisi-
tions.
The quantity ordered by each requ.ition must
be securely cnveloped or packed for transporta-
tion and directed the Post Office, at the expense
of the Contractors.
Each proposal must be accompanied by sufficient
evidence of the ability Of the bidder to comply
with the terms OF his proposal.
The successful bidder will be required to enter
into contract, with two sufficient suretes in strict
compliance with the provision of the law, to which
bidders referred.
Failures TO- furnish Blanks promptly when or
dered, furnishing those of inferior quality pa
per, printing, OF ruling, or any attempt TO evade
the true meaning OF the contract will be considered
sufficient cause for its forfeiture.
The Contractor will be required to furnish every
sheet Of each description Of Blanks, both to pa
per, printing, ruling, &c, fully equal in quality TO
the specimen, and held to strict compliance with
every requisite contained in this advertisement;
broken detective sheets or imperfect blanks to be
received.
Payment will be made quarter yearly, one month
after the expiration Of each quarter
A price, and one price only, must be specified
for each and every kind Of blank bid for; the
amount OF the bids must be accurately extended
and the aggregate amount exhibited. Proposals
not made in accordance with these directions, will
not be considered.
A discrepancy between the price set down and
the extensions, which would afford the bidder an
opportunity Of fixing his price after the bids are
opened. by eecting, az may be his interest 10 con
tract either by the the other, will be deemed
fatal to a bid.
party, either in his own name or in the name of
his partners, clerks, any other persons, the
whole Of such bids will be rejected.
Bids are expected to be made in good faith by
the parties intending 10 furnish the blanks, and
transfer Of the contract will not be permitted
The following quantities for the several districts
from the best estimates that can be made for
years consumption; but they may exceed or
may fall short Of the quantities required. The De
partment docs not bind itsef to any specific guam
uty or amount.
Depot at Post Office, Ne,o York eity-Comprisng
the States Of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
Massschusetts, Rhode leland, Connecticut, New
York, New Jersey, and California, and the Terri
tory Of Oregon, will require, ss estimated
Sheets.
Mails received and mails cent. ........... 100000
Mails received for distribution and account
OF newspapers and pamphlets received. $4,000
Mails sent from distributing Offices $1,000
Comnon accounts current .............. "a 900
Stamp and distribution accounts current 1900
Weekly and monthly mail registers. 200
Post bile, without signatures, Is on
sheet. ..................... 81, 900
DO with signatures Is on a sheet. 220, 900
DO with signatures, for distrbut'g
offces, on a sheet. ......... 80 900
Do do, EXTRA size, 4 on a SHEET. 1000
DISTRICT NO. 2.
Depof at Washington City, ~. C.-Comprising
the States Of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland,
Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
Alabama and Florida, and the District Of Column
bia, will require, as estimated
Mails received and mails sent ........... 100000
MALL received for distribution and account
Of newspapers and pamphlets received. 1900
Mails sent from distributing Offices ...... 20ODO
Common accounts current ............. 10000
Stamp and distribution accounts current 1000
Weekly and monthly mail registers 200