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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19
CHARLES H. DRURY.

Hollingsworth street, Pratt street, head of
the Basin,)
BALTIMORE,
HAVING completed his establishment, with
LII Foundry connected for making his own cast
ings, is prepared to furnish all varieties of
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND
CASTINGS,
made to pattern of the best material.
The following is list of PLOWS kept con-
stantly on hand:-Davis of the different numbers
for cast and wrought shares S. & NJ, Chenowith,
Wiley, & furrow, No. O, No. & Hillside,
No. & Connecticut, Beach improved Cor Posey)
with common Davis cast share, Self-sharpener or
Wrought Share.
Cu7tiraiors, Wheat Fans, Harroacs, &c.
Corn Cultivators, plain and expanding; Tobac
co do; Wheat Fans; Corn Shelter, with double
hopper; Old Vertical and Virginia Shelter; Har-
rows; superior Pennsy yvania-made Grain Cradles
Revolving Horse Rakes; Cylindrical Straw Cutters
Horse PoaUers, Ihreshing Machine, and
Grist MIL.
Horsepower Grist Mills, a very useful and saw
ing article, and coming into general use; Horse
Power and Threshing Machines-of these need
not say anything, as wherever they have been in
use any time they preferred to all others.
Small size Po,rer and Thresher.
G. H. DRURY will this year make a smaller
size Power and Thresher-price of Power, Sl00;
Thresher, $50; Band, $40; or, when purchased
together, Sl6O.
Persons in want of Implements made of the very
best MATERIAL and put together in the strongest and
best manner, TO answer the purpose for which they
are made are invited to call on the subscriber.
c. H. DRURY.
Baltimore June 5, 1850.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19
FRESH DRUGS, &c.

TTffE subscribers are now receiving large and
i general assortment of DRUGs, CHEMICALS DYE
SrurFs, PATENT MEDICINES, PERFuMERY, PAINTS,
OzIs, CoLoas. WINDOW GLASS, &c., SC, consist
ing in part of the following all of which have been
selected with great care, and offered for sale
Socotrne Alloes, Camphor, Sheac
Soda Ash Pure White Lead
German Cologne, Port Monaies, Sand Paper
Quicksilver, loves Brown Windsor Soap
Silver's Mineral Paint, Thermometers
Gum Arabic in powder, Carmine
Soda, Sal Eratns, Oil Cinnamon, Oil Eergamot
Hair Brushes, an assortment, English Twine
Pener's Pomade, genuine, Snuff Boxes
Opium Turkey, Mace, Kreosot
Pontefrect Cakes, Lubin's Extracts
Buffalo Combs, Iodide Potash
Hard Lump Magnesia, Gum Elastic Nipples
Smiths Extract Lquorce, Bottle Cerks
Indigo, Spanish float, Linseed Oil
Chrome Green, Gold Pens, Castor Oil
Preston's Yeast Powder, Cochineal
Ipecacuanha, African Pepper
Refined Borax, Balch's Magnesia
Extract Logwood, Red Lead
Paint Drier, patent, Pure Sperm Oil, winter
Davis Pain Killer, Rabbits Soap Powder
Liquid Glue, Pipsicery, Alum. Pocket Combs
Military Shaving Soap, Saratoga Water
Exhibition Salts, Violin Strings, Buchu Leaves
Furniture Polish, Double refined Sal Eratus
+
Porte Monaies, an assortment, Stove Polish
Chamomile Flowers, Wax Matches
Paints, Madder
Hair Brushes, an asso rtment
Shaving and Toilet Soaps, Cream of Tartar &c.
Alcohol, 80 and 95 per cent, Solar Lamp Oil
Seedlac, Window Glass Of all sizes
Diamonds, English dressing Combs, Salad Oil
Smiths Paint Brushes; Martinique Snuff
Henry's Magnesia, Gum Myrrh Turkey
Wedgewood Mortars, Flowers Benzoin
Super Carb Soda. Gum Kinitrue
Oil Lemon, Oil Aniseed, Calcined Magnesia
loves Pomatum, Tooth Brushes, an assortment
iodine, Bay Rum, Nutmegs, very superior
French Soap, an assortment, Surgeons Lint
Croton Oil, Shell Combs. Powder Puffs
Adhesive Plaster, Black Pomatum. Vial Corks
Suspensary Bandages, Sulphate Quinine
Spirits Turpentine, Tooth Powder Boxes
Extract Coffee, Matches, Burnt Umber
Cremor Tartar, Cubebs
Kidder's Indelible Ink, Ellis Magnesia
Litharge. Lapnline, Pure Ground Ginger
India Rubber Plasters
Cod Liver Oil, Rushton & Clarks
American Vermilion, Whiting, Chalk, Madder
Chalk Balls, Nutgalls
Pure White CASTLE Soap, Tricobaphe
Alexandra Scnna, Piner's Lavender Water
Stuart's Candy, Washing Soda
Patent Paint Oil, Camphene Lamps
British Lustre, English Mustard
Havana Segars, Round Wood Matches
Smelling Walls, Dye Woods, Sand Soap.
1pecac Root.
Call and see us before you purchase and we will
give you good articles at moderate prices.
COOK g. PEEL,
Sarepta Hall, King Street, Alexandra, Va.
Oct. 8, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19
REMOVED! REMOVED!l

N7E have now taken the Store formerly occu-
w pied by R. J. RAMSEY, (the Bitter man,) at
THE FERRY SLIP, .4LEX.a.NDRL4, VA,
where we shall be happy to old customers
and friends generally from Maryland. We have
just laid in large supply of
Groceries, Liquors, &C.,
consisting, in part, of the following articles, viz:
IS bags Java, Laguyra, Rio Coffee,
25 hhds Port Rico and New Orleans Sugar
25 hhds and bbls New Orleans MoIasses
20 haf-chests G. P Imp Black and Y H. Teas
100 bbls Rush Run, Monongahel Rye Whiskey
200 bhls common and rectifeG do
Is casks and casks French, Peach, and Domestic
Brandies
10 casks PORT Madeira and sweet Wines
10 casks Holland and domestic Gin
400 socks fine and ground alum Salt
10000 lbs mddling and shoulder Bacon
100 boxes sperm, adamantine and mould Canl!es
100 boxes variegated, CASTLE, yellow and brown
Soap
25 bbls and kegs No. | Lard
1000 lbs loaf and crushed Sugar
I00O0 Principe and Havana Cigars.
Also. Powder and Shot, Dye-Stuffs, Spices, Win
dowGiass, Putty, Starch, Rice, &C., &C., all of
which we will sell on the most accommodating
terms for cash, or to punctua customers on time.
Owe will pay the greatest attention to the
SALE of all kinds of PRODUCE. agents, and
warrant to get the highest market prices for the
same. LANCASTER & GARDINER.
Alexandria, Va, June 10, 1850.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19
NEW FALL GOODS.

~ K WILMER is now in receipt Of his first
U. supply of FALL GOODS, which embrace
a very general assortment of everything in the line
adapted to the season-all of which have been
bought at greatly reduced prices, and will be sold
correspondingly low. He respectfully solicits a
continuance Of the liberal patronage of his Charles
county friends.
Alexandria, Sept. 10, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
TIN, STOVE and HOUSE FURNISHING
y

ESTABLISHMENT.
EDWARD J. WARD TIN and SHEET IRON
~ WARE MANUFAcToRY, No. $50 Pratt Street,
between Charles and Hanover, respectfully an
nounces to his friends and the public that he is pre-
pared to furnish Housekeepers, Hotels, Steamboats,
and Packets with every article in his line. Stoves
of every variety; HARDWARE and CUTLERY; BIocK
TIN; BRITANNIA and JAPANED WARE; Brush,
WOODEN and Willow WARE, with great variety
of FANCY ARTICLES, all of which he will sell at
wholesale or retail, on as reasonable terms can
be had in the city. Improved WATER COOLERS.
BATHING APPARATUS made and put up to order
RooFING, SCOUTING and JoBBING done in work.
manke manner and on reasonable terms.
MAY 7, lS5l-lv
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19
NEW AND ELEGANT
WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER
WARE, SPECTACLES, &c.

M w. GAIT & BROTHER, WAsHIN GToN,
1Vl. D. c.. have moved into their New STORE,
(six doors east of the they formerly occupied
District, to which they respectfully call the atten
tion of the residents of Port Tobacco and vicinity.
Besides having hand large assortment
SILVER FORKS, SPOONS, LADIES, CUPS,
BUTTER-KNIVES, &c., they make to order any
articles of gold or silver. PRECIOUS STONES
of every description set in the best manner.
Gold, Silver light-blued Steel and every other
variety of SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES
to suit ALL EYES. Also GLASSES of EVERY Fo-
Gus, fitted to other frames.
~ Particular attention paid to REPAIRING
EIA WATCHES, JEWELRY, &c.
EE...-S M. w. GAIT & BROTHER,
Penn. Avenue, between 9Th and 10th Sts
Dec. lily. WASHINGTON, d. G.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19
BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTORY

BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTORY,
On Royal Street, one door north Of King Street.
ALEXANDRIA.
\ D. COLLINSWORTHr respectfully informs
IA. his friends and customers in the country that
he has on hand and continues to make Ladies
and Gentemen's, Misses, Boys and Childrens'
BOOTS and SHOES of the finest and most fash
ionable style (waTanted,) which he will be pleas
ed to furnish at the lowest possible rates.
Also-Mens COARSE BOOTS and BRO
CANS, and Shoes suitable for Fishermen or for
winter wear on plantations.
ALEXANDRIA, March -, 1951-1y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19

HAISLIP & WEEDEN,
MANUFACTURERS OF Carriages, &c.
(Corner of 9th Street aud Pennsylvania .7renue, south
side abore the Market House,
WASHINGTON CITY, D. C.
WE respectfully call the attention of the public
w of Charles and the adjoining counties to our
large assortment of well made and finely finished
Carriages, embracing every style and model now
approved. We have in our employ a number of
superior workmen and are prepared to manufacture
at the shortest notice, such vehicles customers
may order. Old Carriages will be repaired, or
taken in exchange for ones. Secondhand
Carriages can be had on the most reasonable terms.
We also manufacture and have ready-made all
kinds of H ARNESS.
Thankful for past favors, we would say to those
who may favor with their patronage that we will
sell as low as any other manufacturer in the city
(if not lower) for cash approved paper.
HAISLIP & WEEDEN.
Washington, Sept. 10, l95l-ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19
NOTICE.

'HE undersigned respectfully inform the pub
Il lie that they have employed an experienced
Captain for their SCHOONER, and are now rea-
dy to take freight to Baltimore or any other mar
ket, and they hope by attention and care to receive
a share OF their patronage. For freight apply to
Capt GUrTuER, orto
PERCUSSION & BATEMAN.
MAY IA, 1851
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19

NROCERIES.- and Loaf Sugar. Coffee,
U genuine Java, Rio, Marcaibo and Laguyra /;
Teas, Gunpowder, Imperial and Y, H.; MoIasses
and Vinegar; superior Wines and Brandy; Buck
wheat Flour and Patapsco Flour. for sale by
~, On WM. BOSWELL,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19
WHITEHURSTS' FASHIONABLE
DAGUERREAN GALLERY.


T IkEN ESSES of acknowledged superiority
HURST, in the shortest time imaginable, and with
fidelity that has secured to the operator the unqual-
fed praise of the best Judges.
Besides the first medal awarded him by the Ma
ryland Institute, his pictures have received the aP-
proval Of some Of the first men this country can
boast of, all of the members of the present Cabinet
of the United States having sat for their portraits,
besides number of distinguished scientific and lite
rary characters, approved likenesses of whom may
be seen at the Gallery, No. 2o7 BALIIMoRE
STREET..
! The best likenesses taken during cloudy weather.
| MORTEOTYPE kenesses of the dead, embed
ded in the tombstone, and rendered proof against
| ~. IT. WHITEHURsT has galleries ia sue
cessful operation in New York, Washington, Rich
,uond, Norfolk Petersburg and Lynchburg.
May Z, ls5l-ly.
DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP.-
~ The Copartnership heretofore existing under
the firm and style Of MEYNpERG & GENzBERG is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons
indebted to said firm are requested to settle their
debts with w, MEyNBERG, who alone is authoriz-
ed to close the business of said firm.
w MEYNBERG,
L. G ENzBEkG,
Port Tobacco, October l, 1851.
s-fThe business of tho late firm will hereafter
be conducted under the firm and style of MEYN-
BERG s. Bros, who hope to merit share of pub
lie patronage. MEFNBERG & BROS,
Oct s. 1851. :
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19
HATS, CAPS & STRAW GOODS.
=

TTNHE subscriber has just received a genera as
4 sortment of HATS, CAPS and LADIES'
BONNETS of various styles and patterns, which
is offered CHEAP FOR CASH or to punctual custom
ers on time. Be sure to call before purchasing
elsewhere, at the corner of King and Royal sts. =,
Alexandria, Va.
The highest prices will be given for all kinds of
FUR. JOHN ARNOLD.
ALEXANDRIA, March 12, l85l-ly
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19

E>LANNELS.-Just received and for sale yery
u superior Welch Flannels-some very fine
Also, assorted qualities of other makes.
aug 90. VIM. BOSWELL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19
CARRIAGES! CARRIAGES!

FENHE subscriber returns his sincere thanks to
Il his friends and the public generally for the
patronage heretofore extended to him, and has the
pleasure to inform them that he has just finished a
splendid assortment of
FASHIONABLE CARRIAGES,
at New York PriccS)
of every description, which he will sell on the most
reasonable terms for cash approved paper. His
establishment is two doors west Of his old stand,
corner of Third Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
and opposite Gadsby's New Hotel. Persons in
want of Carriages will find it to their advantage to
give me call before purchasing. Old Carriages
repaired at the shortest notice. taken in exchange
for | have good assortment of second
hand Carriages which | will sell on reasonable
terms MICHAEL McDERMOTT,
oct2. Washington, D. G.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19

IME AND LATHS.-Just received lot of
IL Lime and Laths, and for sale by
May ID. PERCUSSION & BATEMAN
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19

NUNS.-A few very superior Double Barrel
~ Guns with apparatus complete; also Walkers
English Percussion Caps. For sale by
iy 5. VIM. BOSWELL
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19

CA RR A G E S,
Of the most fashionable and durable make,
THOMAS YOUNG,
PENNSYLVANIA .4renue, Washington City, d C.
TINE subscriber has at his Mandatory gene
Il raj assortment of CARRIAGES, and is con-
stantly finishing, in the most approved and work
manlike manner, every decri ption that can be de-
sired. Those in need of a comfortable and pleasant
vehicle either for pleasure or family use, will find
at my establishment the very articles to suit. All
nv work is warranted to be of the best workman
ship and material, which will sell as low
be purchased in this or the Baltimore market. |
have also on hand number of second hand Car
rages of good style, many of which have been but
little used, and will be sold bargain if applied for
soon. Old Carriages repaired at the shortest notice.
My terms are very liberal.
THOMAS YOUNG,
Sign of the Golden Horse, Penn. Av.
Washington, d. G.
March l9, ls5l-ly.
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSlIIP.
TTNHE Co-Partncrship heretofore existing under
Il the Firm of VIM. BOSWELL & Co. has been
dissolved this day by mutual consent. VIM. Bos-
WELL is authorized to the name of the late firm
in the settlement of its business. Persons indebt
ed to the late firm will please call and close their
accounts by note otherwise. "A liberal public
will please accept our thanks for past patronage.
| WIN. ANDERSON,
VIM. BOSWELL.
Port Tobacco July 5, 1851. jy Is.
TNHE Undersigned will continue the business on
i his own account. He hopes by honest in
dustry and strict attention to business to merit
continuance of the liberal patronage given to the
late firm of Wm Boswell & Co.
WIN. BOSWELL.
| Port Tobacco, July 5, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19

TIGARS.-A lot Of Plantation Cigars for sale by
~ oct 90 VIM. BOSWELL
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19
GENTLEMEN'S DRESS BOOTS.
*
GEORGE HARMAN.

1874 Pratt, near Hanover st. Baltimore,
III AS in Store large assortment of GeRtIemen's
LII DRESS BOOTS, Morocco and Calfskin,)
made in the most fashionable manner and of the
best materials. Also, a complete assortment of
LACE BOOTS. He particularly solicits call
from his COUNTRY FRIENDS and Others feeling
assured that he will be able to satisfaction with
regard to prices, etc.
oct %
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1851-11-19
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

DOOTS, SHOES, HATS AND CAPs.-Long
ID and medium fishing Boots, Army Brogans for
mon and boys; womens' Shoes, heavy planters F.
Danes best oak mems Shoes; wool Hats, hair and
oil cloth Caps, boys Boots and Shoes.
oct 90 VIM. BOSWELL.
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CASE OF LyNcHINa ON A UNITED STATES VESSEL.
case of lynching occurred on board the United
States frigate Raritan, now in the South Pacific,
which is sufficient commentary on the mistaken
constantly offending, and was put in confinement,
no other means of punishment having been substi-
tuted, had made his brags that he lived like lord,
had men TO bring his hammock to him at night,
his meals at meal times that he lived in clover
while others worked, &c, &C., was one night let
out of confinement, and, in the confusion, while
hammocks were passing down. was seized by the
working part of the crew, blindfolded, gagged
taken to a gum and had four dozen administered to
his naked hide, with the admoniton of go and do
your share of work. In the morning inquiries
instituted as to who were the offenders. Answer,
no one--No,folk Beacon.
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Wing mai 80 l4O Dem. maj 1872
Wing gain ,ss2, being Sls more than the Dem
ocratc majority last year; thus showing that there
is decided Wing majority the popular vote
In the districts not contested the Wing majority in
l84S was 2,056.
Our city has, within the last few days, sustained
the loss of two old and respectable citizens Colonel
John e. Stansbury, for many years resident of
the eastern section of the city, and Mr.. James
Beatty. one of our oldest merchants.
learn that b. Everett Smith, esq, United States
Consul at Turks Island, is on his way to this coun
try on visit Mr.. Smith is a native of Kent
county of this State, and his numerous friends will
be rejoiced to see him.
Sales of $50 barrels Howard street flour at SO 932
and 200 barrels city mills at SO 81.
Grain is scarce and unchanged. Whisky p a
% cents
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BY TELEGRAPH.

Ayrival Of the Steamer Ohio--AIore Gold-the
Mails, &c.
New YoRK, Oct Ia. m.-The steamer Ohio
arrived here this morning from Chagres. She
brings four hundred and fifty passengers, one
million four hundred thousand dollars worth of
gold dust on freight, and about six hundred thou
sand dollars worth in the hands of passengers.
The Ohio also brings the Pacific mails, but nothing
later from California than brought by the Prone
theus.
Among the passengers are Capt. Stoddard and
the of the Lafayette, which vessel on the 10TH
while preparing to leave for San Juan, was burnt
to the waters edge and sank in nine fathoms wa
ter. She had on board supply of coal and a
quantity of freight for San Juan, consisting of
dry goods, liquors, specie, &c. The loss is heavy
and the insurance small.
The gold brought by the Ohio is consigned part
ly as follows; Adams & Co. $500, 200; Beebe &
Co., 5000 900; Willis Co., Sc ,000 Rowland &
Aspinwall $4,000.
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CHARLESTON STEAMSHIPS.

PHILADELPHIA AND ATLANTIC STEAM
NAVlG ALTON COMPANIES LINE BETWEEN
PHILADELPHIA AND CHARLESTON, s. G.
s&FfsS Steamer ALBATROSS, Captain James
e@sssk<zsa Is. Peck.
Steamer OSPREY, Captain John Power
These sen steamers are unexcelled for sea uuali-
ties, safety and speed, and pains or expense ip
spared IN securing comfort and convenience to pas-
sengers.
The sailing days are WEDNESDAY, Of each
week, at 10 O'clock, a. m.
RATES OF FARE
To Charleston, Ladies' Saloon, State Room, 800
Do Gentlemen's do. do. 20
Do. Storage, 10
TO Havana, taking the Isabel at Charleston, 90
Savannah, through ticket, %
For freight or passage, apply at the company's
office, No. 81, South Wharves, Lombard street
wharf.
No freight received on morning OF sailing
Agents in Charleston, John Fraser & Company
ana Jonn H. Holmes. GJuly 26-d3m
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l. The Saguenay. -Ne,o York Tribune
2. Civil Rights and Christianity in India-Neto
York Commercial advertiser
3. Professionalism in Turkey.-lorning Chronicle.
4. Squer's Work on Central America.
5. Note Book of a Naturalist Part X-Fraser's
Magazine
6. Maurice Tiernay, Chapters XLIII, XIV
Dublin University Magazine.
Z. Hdreth's History of the United States.-Nep
York Tribune.
s. History of the Conspiracy of Pontiac.--Neto
York Tribune
9. News of the Spectator.
10. Freedom of Political Discussion. Morning
Chronicle.
PoETRY.-Short Skirt Opathyj Secret Courtshp;
Unguarded Moment; Living Death; The Old
Green Lane; The Temples The Templar's Lun-
cheon.
SHORT ARTIcLEs.-Royal Railway Travelling;
Whole Hog Reformers;a Barbecue; Damages against
a Railway Company; Bedbugs Duel
0ry-A New Volume has just commenced.
wAsHINGToN, December 81, 1885,
OF all the Periodical Journals devoted to Litera-
ture and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country, this has appeared to tobe the most
useful 1t contains, indeed, the position only of
the current literature of the English language but
this, by its immense extent and comprehension, in
cudes portraiture of the human mind in the ut
most expansion Of the presentage.
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Published weekly at Sc year by
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And sold by JOS. SHlLLINGTON,
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20 CONTRACTORS.
AReuIrEor's orrlor. U. S. cArIroL.

ARcHITEcr's OFFICE, u. s. CAPITOL.
WAsHISGToS, ID. C., September 10, 1851.
GEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
- office on or before Monday, the 10th day of Oc-
tober next, at o'clock, p. m, for the following
work and materials for the extension of the United
States Capitol:
For all the exterior marble work. embracing
marble, workmanship, and setting, including ali
expenses pertaining to the am.
For all the exterior graLite work, embracing
granite, worknaiiship, and SO ling, including all
expenses pertaining to the SAM.
For 5000 900 good hard burnt brick.
For 5000 barrels Of lime burnt entirely with
wood, each barrel to weigh not less than 260 lbs.
nett
For 900 barrels Of beat hydraulic cement each
barrel TO weigh not less than 800 lbs. nett
For 1000 bushels of clean, sharp, river sand
For 100000 feet of "A white pine comm IN Gull
ing boards, in 10 feet lengths.
For 20 600 feet, board measure, of by spruce
pine scantling.
For 25 900 feet, board measure of by white
pine scantling
All the foregoing materials, except the marble
and granite, to be delivered at such times during
the ensuing year, and in such quantities ma
from time TO time be required BY the Architect
commencing on the LIST Of March next.
All bidders for marble and granite work are re-
quested to send, with their respective proposals, a
lair specimen OF the marble or granite they pro-
pose TO use, with information to the locality and
capacity OF the quarry, which will be retained as a
sample under the contract
livery oHer must DC accompanied by a written
guarantee, signed by or more responsible per
sons, 70 the effect that he they undertake that
the bidder bidders WILL if his or their bid be
cepted, enter into obligation within twenty
days, with good and sufficient sureties, to furnish
the article, or perform the work proposed said
guarantee to be accompanied by the certificate of
the United States District Judge, United States
District Attorney, Navy Agent, officer of
the General Government, or individual known to
the Department of the Interior, that the guaran-
tors able to make good their guarantee.
Ia deciding on the bids regard will be had to the
quality of the materials offered and the RESPONSE
bility of the bidders and the right will be reserv
ed to accept such offers may be deemed most
advantageous to Government.
The plans and specifications may be examined
at this office every day, Sundays excepted, from
a m. to p IN until the aforesaid goth day of Oc
tober.
All bids to be sealed and endorsed proposals
for Extension of United States Capitol" and adj
dressed to THOMAS u. WALTER,
Architect of the Extension OF the Capitol.