American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-31
NOTICE.
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BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD
ON and after WEDNESDAY next 9th instant, the sta
~ ton on Pennsylvania avenue will be vacated and
the new one on New Jersey avenue occupied
at p. M, as usual at and m and p IN. daily
cept on Sunday, when but two trains run, vz at
and p m.
In making this change the undersigned desires to call
attention to the rules of the Company in regard to the
reception and delivery of merchandise:
1st Shippers reminded that in all bill with
full directions should accompany the goods.
This is for the protection of both parties, and unless
complied with the goods cannot be received.
I'd. Consgnees are notified that all merchandise must
be removed the day upon which it received
the Company cannot hold itself responsible for any thing
left in its house during the night.
The hours for reception and delivery Of merchandise
from a. IN. till p.
regulations, but he has been compelled to call
tenon to them from their frequent violation which has
ap7-d2w 7. IL PARSONS, Agent.
IUsT RECEIyED-At PARKER'S Fancy Store, under
~ National HOTEL India Rubber Goods-Lions Dogs,
Bears Rabbits Cats, Fish, Frogs, Dolls, and Owls.
Also few ALLIGAToRS ap5-3t
lust RECEIyED-At PARKERs Fancy Store the
= Ladies' Dress PreserVer' p.RKrn,s
APP St Fancy Store, under National Hotel.
r HAVE JUST RECEIVED q handsome assortment of
PAPER-HANGINGs, varying in style and prices from
II q cents per piece up.
Also beautiful assortment Of WINDOW SHADES,
some low 90 cents Worsted Tasses Cords, Shade
Fixtures, etc. very cheap p. p l. f. cLAk AR Ss
SHIRTS! SHIRTS!
OF the most approved patterns and makers-A full
~ supply on hand, to which / constantly adding.
Good fits warranted in all cases.
Also-Silk, Mcrino Wool and Cotton
UNDERSTANDS AND DRAWERS.
Just received and for sale at moderate prices, by
CIAS. III. LANE,
ap15-eo3t Gentemen's Furnishing Store, Pa. nv.
FURNISHING MAIL LOCKS AND KEYS
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT
March Ia, 1851.
TT being desirable to substitute locks keys of
other kind for those in for the mail service
the United States specimen locks and keys with pro-
posas to furnish the will be received and considered
at the Post Office Department until the first day of july
next The different locks will be submitted to commits
sion for examination and report Upon this report
tracts will as soon practicable be into for
nsbng such locks and KEYS for four years with the right
the part of the Postmaster General for the time being
extend and continue the contract in force for add
ona term of four years. by giving to the contractor
written notice TO that effect not than nine less
than six months before the termination of the first term
of four years.
With view Of procuring the best lock at the lowest
price, kind of lock prescribed standard the De
partment relying for selection on the mechanical skill
and ingenuity which fair competition, invited, may
develop II IL, however, proper TO state TINT lock suit
bile for the mail service should the following quail
tiles viz durability, uniformity Hghtness and strength
For the purpose of displacing simultaneously all the
mail locks and keys in use about thirty thousand
locks and twenty thousand keys adapted thereto will be
months after the contract shall have been entered into;
afterwards the annual supply will depend the dura-
biity of the locks and keys adopted, well the in
crease of the mail scrvce but IL will probably
coed in amount three thousand Of the former and
thousand of the latter.
No lock will be considered If 1t be like any already In
general use; will any with whom the contract
may be made be allowed TO make, sel or furnish, any
lock key similar 10 those contracted for for any other
purpose or than that of the Post Office Department
The kind of lock adopted must be patented and the pa
tenee will be required entering into contract make
assignment Of his patent for the exclusive and ben
eft Of the Department, II the Postmaster General shall
service In Of the failure of the contractor at any
time to fulfil faithfully the terms and conditions Of his
contract the Postmaster General shall have the right,
besides 10 the penal remedy hereinafter men
toned to annu said contract and TO contract with
any other party parties as he may m for furnishing
similar locks and keys.
In deciding upon the proposals and specimens offered,
the Postmaster General may deem II expcdient to select
for the through mails the lock of bidder and for the
mails that of another lie reserves therefore, the
right Of contracting with different individuals for such
different kinds of locks he may select and also the
right 10 reject all the specimens and proposals. If he shall
that for the interest Of the Department The
party parties contracting will be required TO give bond
with ample security, in the Of thirty thousand dol
lars for faithful performance OF the contract The
tract is TO contain provisions for the due and proper in
specton Of the locks and Keys, and also for guarding
against their passing into improper hands, the terms
these provisions be arranged between the Department
and the successful bidder, II bid should be accepted
No application will be considered II not accompanied
with satisfactory evidence of the Trustworthy character Of
the bidder, and Of his ability to fulfil the contract
N. X. HALL,
mar "a Postmaster General
PHILADELPHIA TYNE and Stareotype Foundry