davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25
A 200 SUPPL feet per thousand feet, board measur
To be well seasoned, and in IL feet lengths
500 SUPPL feet per thousand feet, board measure
To be in II to IL feet lengths.
NAVY YARD GOSPORT, VA.
Glass No. |.

NAVY YARD GOSPORT, VA.
CLASS No. /.
$4,000 cubic feet white oak plank stocks One-half
OF the quantity required must be forty three
feet in length, none of the remaining half to
be under thirty-fve feet in length. The
small end must not be under t,oslue inches
square, clear of wane; to be measured by the
cubic foot
1000 cubic feet of white oak promscuous timber,
to be rough squared; to be from thirty TO
fifty feet in length, to average forty feet in
length, and none to be less at the small end
than fourteen inches square; to be measured
by the cubic foot
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25
NAVY YARD KITTERY. MAINE.

Glass No. l.-White Oak
10000 cubic feet eastern white oak plank stocks
average forty three feet in length, and none
to be lees than thirty five feet in length one
half to square not less than fourteen inches,
and one-half to square not less than twelve
inches at the top end ofthe stick per cubic foot
Glass No 2-Yellou Pine
% 900 cubic feet long leaf fine grain, southern yell
low pine plank stocks, from thirty five to
sixty feet in length, and to average forty
five feet in length; one-half to square not
less than fourteen inches, and one half to
square not Less than twelve inches at the top
end Of the stick, per cubic foot.
CLASS No. 3.-White Pine.
30 900 feet board measure, three inch white pine
plank for staging. from twenty five TO thirty
feet in length, and from fourteen to sixteen
inches wide, Cor wider,) irregular thickness
square edged, and-paralle widths-per
NJ feet board measure.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25


Black Spruce, (by the piece.)
piece atcks, IS feet long, IL inches diameter.
s do. do. 55 do. do. l3 do. do
l5 do. do. so do. do. III do. do
(By the piece.)
100 spruce poles, from q inches to inches diane
ter, and from 10 to 20 feet long, equal proper
tons of each length and size; to be got straight
and natural taper.
The diameter of all the spruce spars to be taken
one third of their length from the butt ends.
Glass No. S.-.Nahogany. (Board measure. }
log, st. Domingo, from to IL feet in length,
to be Is inches square-say $50 feet
500 feet, board measure, St. Domingo, IL to 90
inches wide, inch thick
500 feet, board measure, st. Domingo, ~ to 20
inches wide, inch thick
500 feet, Board measure st. Domingo, II to 90
inches wide, inch thick
500 feet, board measure, bay wood, IL to 30 inches
wide, inch thick
500 feet, board measure, bay wood, IL to 30 inches
wide, inch thick
500 feet, board measure, wood, IL to 30 inches
wide 4 inch thick
1000 feet, board measure, bay wood II to 30 inches
wide, inches thick
900 feet, board measure, bay wood IL to 20 inches
wide, inches thick
ALSO feet, per NJ feet.
Susquehanna Black Walnut
1000 feet, board measure, IL to 20 inches wide, 2
inch thick
500 feet, board measure, ~ to 30 inches wide,
inch thick
900 feet board measure IL to 30 inches wide, l
inch thick
900 feet, board measure, II to 20 inches wide,
inches thick
1000 feet, board measure, IL to 20 inches wide, q
inches thick
900 feet, board measure, IL to 90 inches wide,
inches thick
1000 feet, board measure, IL to 20 inches wide,
inches thick
1900 feet, per M feet, board measure.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25

300 rough hickory bars, Il feet long, s. inches
square, per piece
100 rough hickory bars, feet long, 81 inches
square, per piece
400 rough hickory bars, 6 feet long, % inches
- square, per piece
500 pieces
To be of split hickory, straight, clear of knots,
and all other defects.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25

Cherry Boards.
1000 feet, board measure, IL to 20 inches wide,
inch thick.
Glass No. 9.-Lignunvite.
tons, IT inches diameter-per ton of 2,240
pounds.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25
CoLonIzArIoN Room.

WAsHrNoToN, June IL, 1851.
At meeting of the Executive Committee of the
American Colonization Society, held on the 10th
instant, the Secretary laid before the committee
the prospectus of newspaper, to be called the
Christsn Statesman and TO be devoted g to sound
morality in Politics, TO the Union of the States, to
the cause Of African Colonization and Civilization,
and to all topics of high and general interest to
their country TO be published in this city by the
Rev. R. r. Gurley and ID. r.. Goodlee. After the
reading of which, il was
Resolved, That cordially and earnestly re-
commend the Christian Statesman to the patronage
of the friends of African Colonization throughout
the United States.
w. McLAlN, Soc'y Am. Col Soe'y.
June 10
IMPORTANT CALIFORNIA CHARTS, WITH
IL SAILING DIRECTIONS, by Commander Cad
walader Ringgold, United States Navy, embracing
Surveys Of the Faralloues, entrance to the Bay Of
San Francisco, Bays of San Francisco and Sam
Pablo, Straits of Carquines and Suisun Bay, Con-
auence and Deltic Branches Of the Sacramento and
San Joaquin Rivers including the Cities of sacra-
mento and Boston, State Of California
Price ten dollars set.
For sale in Washington city by
TAYLOR & MAURY
Augl Booksellers, near 9Th street.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25

The first number OF this paper may be expected
to appear early in August and it is desired that
those who are disposed to further it's great objects
by their patronage, should indicate their wishes
before that time. Orders and communications,
addressed (post paid) to Gurley s. Goodloe,
will receive immediate attention.
r. X. GURLEY,
ID. r. GO0pIDE.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25

If my bid be accepted, desire to be addressed
through the post office at --, and the contract
to be sent to the Navy Agent at , for execution.
Respectfully, your obt serv't, A. b.
To Commo CHAs. w. SKINNER,
Chief of Bureau of Construction, &C.,
Washington, ID. c.
We, the undersigned, residents of -, in the
State Of ---, hereby guarantees, in case the fore
going bid of - be accepted, that Che or tbey)
tract at the post office designated in said bid,
cute the same, with good and sufficient suretes,
TO furnish the articles proposed, in conformity with
the terms of the advertisement under which it was
made. C. ID.
L. F.
hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge
and belief the above named guarantors are good
and sufficient. g. H., Navy Agent.
FORM OF ENDORSEMENT
On the envelope transmitting the offer:
"Proposals for Timber"
CLa,s No. -, at the Nauy Yard (ndme the vrrd y
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25

The whole to be of the very best long leaf, fine
grain yellow pine, and straight
200 cubic feet first quality Long Island locust, in
lengths from TO IL feet, to average IA inches
in diameter, none less than IL inches, per cubic
foot
piece African oak, # long, % in So, pr. piece
do do 7 do "a do do
CLASS No. 6.-BIack Spruce Spars, SC.
Is spars 81 feet long, l9 inohes diameter, Is
feet from butt, ii inches at top end, per
piece
10 spars 81 feet long, 15 inches diameter at cen
ire, TO- inches thick at top end, per piece
10 spars 50 feet long, ii inches diameter, Is
feet from butt, inches at top end, per piece
10 spars so feet long, 10 inches in diameter, l6
- feet from butt, Z inches at top end, per piece
so pieces.
900 inches, from to 81 inches, averaging 7
inches, per inch
The whole to be straight, and with the bark on.
Cries No Vb;fe Asb O1rs
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25
Glass No. {


100 pieces white oak, IA feet long, Is inches
wide, inches thick, 1900
so pieces white oak, IA feet long, II inches
wide, 7 inches thick, 6,942
so pieces white oak, II feet long, 10 inches
wide, 7 inches thick 1888
so pieces white oak, IA feet long, Is inches
wide, 7 inches thick, 1850
II pieces white oak, IA feet long, II inches
wide. s inches thick, 1904
II pieces white oak, II feet long, l6inches
wide, inches thick, 2,l76
II pieces white oak, IA feet long, Is inches
wide, inches thick, 2,0l6
IL pieces white oak, IA feet long, II inches
wide. inches thick, 2,I42
IL pieces white oak, II feet long, l6 inches
wide, inches thick, 2,44S
IL pieces white oak, ii feet long, Is inches
WIDE. 9inches thick, 2,26s
II pieces white oak, IA feet long, II inches
wide, 10 inches thick, 1850
u pieces white oak, 81 feet long, l6 inches
wide, 10 inches thick, 1850
IL pieces white oak, IA feet long, Is inches
wide, 10 inches thick, 2,52O
&c oa
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25

Devoted to african Colonization and CiuiIiaatios
TO Literature and General Intelligence.
rTNHE undersigned propose to publish in the city
IL of Washington a weekly newspaper, bearing
the above title, and dedicated to sound morality
in politics, to the Union of the States the cause
OF African colonization and civilization, and to all
topics of high and general interest to their coun-
try and mankind. They will endeavor to impress
upon the People and Governments of the United
States and of the several States the importance of
colonizng in Africa with their own consent, the
may become free. They will communicate to the
public all important information they may obtain
in regard to the geography exploration, resources,
commerce, and population of Africa; the state of
the slave trade and the measures best adapted for
its suppression and will enforce the duty of union
among all Christian denominations in efforts to
diffuse the knowledge of our arts, liberty, and
Christianity among the barbarous people of that
continent.
They will aim to render the journal an instruc-
tive and useful Family Newspaper, and to secure
for its columns, as the public favor shall enable
them, contributions, literary and scientific, Of de-
cided merit.
the Home Journal or National Era, and exceed in
size the IntelIgencer the Union of this city; and,
with but few advertisements will be nearly filed
with matter designed to be of interest to its readers
1t will be printed with type, on fine white
paper, and in mechanical execution be equal to the
best newspapers in the country.
TERMs.-The Christian Statesman will be two dol .
larsa year, payable in advance,
Postmosters or others, who may be pleased to act
asvoluntary agents, will be responsible those who
may pay over to them subscriptions; and to the or
der OF such agents, or TO any who may make re-
mttanccs for the Christian S atesman, it will be
supplied on the following terms
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25
NAVY YARD, BRooKLYN, N. Y.

CLASS No. l--White Oak Timber, SC.
10000 cubic feet white oak plank stocks to
age 43 feet in length, and none TO be less
than IS feet in length-one- half to square
not less than IA inches, and one half to
square not less than IL inches at the top end
OF the sticks, per cubic foot
CLASS No. 2.
500 white oak knees the nett siding of one half to
be inches, and the nett siding of the other
half to be s inches the arms to be in length 5
feet, the bodies to be in length from to
feet-to average 8 feet the bodies to be
sided to the diameter of the arm. the siding
size taken at the middle Of the length of the
arm, (cear of bark;) three fourlhs of the
siding diameter is to be considered the nett
siding of the knee. The moulding size of the
body in the middle of its length TO be full one
and one-balf of the nett siding of the knee;
one half of the above knees to be square, one
fourth to form angle from eighty to ninety
degrees-the remainder to form an angle from
ninety to ore hundred; the length of the arm
to be measured from the back of the body as
moulded by the angles given, estimated at
5000 inches, per inch.
Grass No 9
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25


The above to be of pasture oak, square edged
and straight free from large knots and all other
defects; there must be at least three inches sawed
from the centre of the stick to avoid the centre of
the heart per M feet, board measure.
Glass No. 4-White Pine Timber.
1900 cubic feet first quality merchantable white
pine timber. none less than 80 feet long, to
average As feet, to be rough squared, and not
less than IA inches at the top end of the stick,
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25

pieces yellow pine timber, As to 90 feet
long, III inches square, Is
pieces yellow pine timber, 81 feet long, los
inches square, IL feet from butt, not more
than inches less at top end, oil
pieces yellow pine timber, AS feet long, III
inches square, II feet from butt, not more
than inches less at top end, oil
10 pieces yellow pine timber, 81 feet long, Is
inches square, % feet from butt, not less
than IL inches at top end, 80
pieces yellow pine timber, O. feet long, %
inches square. 10 feet from butt, Is inch
at top end, l,l2
5 pieces yellow pine timber, 81 feet long, 81
inches square, IA feet from butt, II inch
es at top end, 81
3pieces yellow pine timber, Go feet long, l4l
inches square in centre and butt, II inch
at top'end, %
10 pieces yellow pine timber, 40 feet long, 49,
inches square, 10 inches at top end, LILO
10 pieces yellow pine timber, Al feet long, TO-
inches square, IA inches at top end, SO
2 pieces yellow pine timber, 40 feet long, 49,
inches square, l5 feet from butt the top
side to line straight, the top end 90 inch
es and lined inches, rounding from the
butt, 35
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25
THE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN.
A WeelxlX Nexurnarer


Devoted TO african Colonization and CiuiIi1ati0
TO Literature and General Intelligence.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25
NAVY YARD, WASHINGTON, D. c.

Glass No. I.-Yello,u Pine.
40 yellow pine logs, from 45 to so feet in length
and to be squared not less than Is inches each
say 1900 cubic feet, - per cubic foot.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25

The top masts and other spars are to be got to
the above sizes. When they are reduced to their
nett dimensions, viz, foot in length and l. in
ches in their diameter they to be entirely clear
of sap wood. No more sap wood than one eighth
OF the breadth of face from each will be al
lowed on the pieces.
To be furnished by the cubic foot.
II will be from the above that the top -masts
are of parallel size, except the head, which
tapers.
Glass No. 4--Vhite .4sh Plank Boards and
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25


REPUBLICATION OF ENGLISH ELEAIEN-
TART LAW BOOKS Fifth Series-forty- one
volumes. From this series much of the useless
matter OF earlier series has been omitted.
Terms-Twelve dollars year, bound Ten dol
lars year in numbers-in advance.
The Cheapest Lao Periodical in The United States
1t Is our determination to sustain the Law Lii
brary as The Cheapest Series of Reprints of Elemen-
tary English Law Publications in the country.
The Editorial Department will, we trust, be found
fully to realize the expectations of those who have
enjoyed Smiths Mercantile Law, Smiths Leading
Cases, Sugden Powers, Broom's Legal Max
inns, Archbold's Nisi Prius, Archbold's Landlord
and Tenant, Crabb on Real Property, Smith on
Contracts, White & Tudor's Leading Cases, Coote
on Mortgages, &C., sc.
The high reputation which the Law Librarv''
has acquired throughout the United States, by the
character of its volumes, and by the cheap rate at
which its valuable contents have been presented to
the profession, is the best evidence we can make
of it's merits, and its claims TO your support. We
hope and will aim TO retain this high character.
We annex few from the many testimonials re-
ceived from distinguished jurists in various parts
of the United States:
From the Hon. JOHN TAYLOE LOMAx. Of
Virgina.-"I'hc references in my Digest have been
numerous to the excellent trcntses published in an
Law Library; for the extensive circulation which
that periodical merits, and has doubtless attained
has made these authorities, it is presumed. gene.
rally accessible throughout the United States ;,
From the Hon. ELLIS LEWIS" Your nubI;ca.
ton is cheap, and of immense value to the nrofes
SION"
From the Hon. JOHN NJ CLAYTON, Senator
from Delaware.-" lou are entitled to the thanks
OF every member Of our Profession for the Law
Library 1t an excellent thing for u.s."
From the Hon. r. BIDDLE.--" OF the numerous
treatises the Law Library has placed within eur
reach at cheap rate, there few, if any, which
woulo not pave procured, even at the great price
ofimported Law Books"
II. & j. w. JOHNSON,
No. 1877 Chestnut street, PHILADELPHIA
April ~
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25

The Board of Health have, in conformity with
the LIST section of the above act, designated the fol-
lowing reservations and squares in the city of
Washington those in which siop-ubs for the offal
of the kitchen to be kept:
FIRST Wad.-squares Nos. rs, II, IS, Sc, lOl,
22l.
Second Ward.--Squares 223. 224, 225, 226, 227,
252, 253, 1885, 257, 2S7, 2SS, $50, $780, 29I 292 $685.
BIS, 3l9, 800, 32, 322, 1923, 344 345, 346 347 34s
$40.
Third Ward.-Squares 367, 1858, 1863, $40, 1913, 374
375 $40, 37 37S, 379 $50, $751; 40l 402 403 404 405
400, 407, 40S, 423, 424, 49, 1876, 427 42S 429 43l
1872, AS, 449, and $50
Fourth Wdrd. Reservations A, Il, and 10, and
squares Nos 453, 454, 455, 456, 457 DOL, 1885, 400,
49l, and 533.
Fifth Ward-Reservation Nos. III and IL, and
squares Nos. SIS, 6S7, 6SS, 500, 72S, and 729.
By order: THO. MILLER, NJ. D.,
President of the Board of Health.
June l0-iamtOct
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-25

1900 feet, per M feet, board measure,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02
FOREIGN NEWS.

ENGLAND.--the parliamentary intelligence is
entirely destitute Of interest TO American reod
ers. 49,
The success Of the Worlds Fair in I.o,do,
still continues TO be the great theme of COVE.
sation On the I'd Of June, nearly fl 800 ,yay
taken ut the DOORS and the London Times state
that on the Sd ult., the number of people who
visited the Exhibition was officially returned ut
53,37l, the amount taken at ls.a head. and NV
the sale of season tickets, being f2,4l5 % ster-
ling Ia
SPAIN.-The accounts from Spain are impor-
tant. NJ. Oreuse, Marquis de Abayda, pres.
dent of the Spanish democrats, has circulated an
address containing his political piogramme-
The government had ordered the police to pre-
vent the circulation Of the document; but its cir
culation was immense The address advocates
the union of the kingdoms of Spain and Portu-
gal, under u republic, and other measures of adj
minstrative aud financial reform, 1t was tho't
in Madrid that a liberal movement was not far
distant The correspondent Of the London
Times says, that wisdom and god management
on the part of the ministers caralone avert It
rigor would probably only anticipate an insuk
reclon. The Heraldo refers to ihe great night
" precautions taken in the Spsnish capital by
the authorties--and there was every reason to
fear that there were grounds fo,them-and the
government was said TO be acting on infOrma-
ton derived from good source.
RUssIA.-The Duke of Leucitenberg son-in-
law of the Emperor of Russia, i SO dangerously
i'll that his life is despaired of.
DEATHS OF DISTINGUISHED PERSONS His
Excellency Richard Labor SHE, the British Min
lister at Florence, died unexpectedly on the 26h
of May. Mr.. Shiel bad only been appointed a
few months and was formerly Master of the
Mint. He was one of the M st eloquent and
impassioned speakers in the British House of
Commons.
The deccase Of the Earl ofShaftsbury is also
mentioned by this mail. Heras for many years
chairman of committees in tie House of Lords.
IN. Y. Herald
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

PosT MASTER ARREsTED.-The Port Huron
Commercial says the Post Master at Lexington,
Sanilac county, has been arrested ona charge
of abstracting money from letters to the amount
of several hundred dollars.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

The following is list dhe acts passed by
the Legislature and approHby the Executive,
up to this date June 25t
An act to provide for payment of the
members and officers OF teXtra session OF
the Legislature;
An act prescribing the Hher "a filling va
cancies in certain State Off
An act to provide for thEment OF the ac-
cruinC Indebtedness of thette;
An act to amend section an act entitled
to provide for publishing reports OF State
officers, &c.;
An act to providefor the olication Of legal
notices;
An act to provide for leg to contract the
furnishing of fuel and statsry for the use Of
the State, and also the Starinting and bind
ing.
Neither of the apportiont bills have yet
passed the two Houses. 1biil providing for
sinking fund passed the Use, but was lost
in the Senate, not having ked majority of
votes of all the Senators 4 The tax bill is
under consideration at pref Saturday noon
will wind up the proceeds when we shall
be better able to tell wh{il be passed and
what left undone. The Se is mostly thro'
with their business, and aling the action OF
the House. [M State Journal.
|
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

Under the next census Hampshire loses
one Representative to Cosss. Inc same IS
the case with Maine and nont Massachu-
sets alone of the New aand States gains
one, owing TO her incrc;i rom foreign en'l-
grants.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02
s8Y" The following extrtt is from the New
York Herald of June 18th: \


The CANADA PARLIA ENT-" Politics are
waxing hot in Canada. DC United States are
threatened with an cmbigO upon its vessels
and products. The WelJd Canal is TO be clos
ed against US We are 3 be denied the privi-
lege Of navigating the st Lawrence. The mail
steamers between the Ioted States and Eng
land, Ireland and Scotad -Cunard's line, Col
Inns line, the SOUTHAMPTON line, and the Glas-
gov line, and the contes plated Galway line
are to be run off the ocdn by Canadian compe-
tition. We are to be tprived of telegraphic
news from Europe via lalifax-and the Lord
knows what else is tobe done-unless Con-
gress pass the "Recirocity bill" at the next
session.
In tire face of all tese fearful threats, we
state positively that tire is 10 probability that
Congress will adopt Tit measure. This coun-
try is getting along vetwell under the present
arrangements. Very Az in the United States
have any interest In Whlis called the recproc
ity measure" desired by le Canadians. Some of
the limited number Of tders along the Canada
lrontrs, not concerned Smuggling both WAYS.
may desire it; but there no substantial interest
in his country that wol be benefited by it.
Canada may therefore dOphat she can best do.
20 better herself, for therIi is not the slightest
aspect of the measure ie desires, or any kin
lsad measure, being abted When Great
Britain desires to place Il trade and commerce
between her and her coIdes, and this country,
on n more liberal footingwhen she is disposed
to adopt general systepf reciprocal low du-
ties--this country will pbably meet her with
Il corresponding spirit, pvidcd men who arc
in favor of the free tradPolicy are in power;
but it is idle to look for aecial adoption of the
reciprocity rule for the Obligation of the peo-
pie of Canada and thosof the United States
residing on her borders, hch is not extended
to our citizens of other sions, with respect TO
foreign countries adjaceno them. South Car
olina, Georgia and Flori3and in fact, all the
Gulf and Southwestern Ses, may ask for spe-
cial arrangements as to tn trade with the Ba-
hamas, Jamaica, Cuba, Poi Rico, and the West
Indies generally, and willlexico and Caior-
MIA and Oregon may ask special reciprocal
arrangements for their belt with Chill, Peru,
the Sandwich Islands, Ca, Hindostan, &C.
The eastern manufacturersthe United States,
whilst they oppose the syst of low duties, and
insist on Il high tariff proteon against compe-
ting European manufactur(cannot,w with hon
est faces, ask for reciprocal \ duties with Cam
ada, to create q market herOr their manufac-
lures"