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Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10
MAYORS OFFICE, Washington, !,
laGAmhar 81 1871

PROPOSALS. will be received at this Office up to the
curbng and laying the brick and flag fooways paving
the cutters the First and Second Wards of the city,
ing District for the Third and Fourth Wards forming
the second district; and the Fifth Sixth and Seventh
Wards forming the third district leach district to be bid
for separately given different contradictory
the year commencing the LIST day of April 1852 agreeaby
to the following specifications:
pieces Of not less than long, less than six
teen inches wide ut the narrowes end and dressed the
set well rammed with gravel to the proper grade.
The brick to be of the best quality hard red paving brick
to be laid on bed of sand or fine gravel at least six
inches Deep with two edge next to the curb
end the inner line where the pavement
less than the full width no extra measurement for brick
on edge end will be made.
The stone pavement to be of common quartz, laid
bed Of gravel at least nine inches deep, and to be well
rammed and after being examined land not before by the
Commissioner, to be covered with fine gravel sand
The tagging to be of blue rock gnes in pieces of not
feet six inches long by eighteen inches wide
and less than two and half inches thick be laid
bed Of fine gravel sand five inches Deep and with close
joints.
The work to done in the best and within the
named in the order authorizing to be DONE and
ranted to stand twelve months after its completion Any
repairs reyng which may be required before the exp
ration Of the year to be done by the contractor free of
to the amount that the Mayor may require must be given
by the contractors
ing and tagging viii be executed including materials
For setting curb, per running foot.
For laying new brick pavement, per square yard.
For laying new stone pavement, per square yard
For grading, whether excavated ng per cubic yard
For trimming, per running foot
For spout gutter, per foot
For laying down tagging, per square foot
For laying three and five Of brick edge
quired by law, in cutters and alleys, per running foot
And at the following rates. exclusive of materials except
the gravel that Is required:
For setting curb, including dressing, per running
foot
For laying new brick pavement, per square yard
For taking up and relaying old brick pavement,
square yard.
For taking up resetng old curb per running foot
For taking up and relaying old stone pavement, per
square yard.
For taking up reayng old flag footways per square
foot WALTER LENOX, Mayor.
RS- Bidders Will also state the price per
running the New York North river curbsone with
which material the right reserved Of having the work
done. jan 3-eotd
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FANCY GOODslil

FANCY G00Dsl!!
CTEvENs Browns Hotel, win be pleased to show va
- rey of articles Of utility and fancy for the holidays
Rs- SALEsRooM, Browns Marble Building.
dec 23-6teo Int. Union&Rep.1
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10
VERY DECIDED BARGAINS !

VEnI UEVIUEU bhnUAINp.
WE have in store very large assortment of all
w kinds of Dry Goods which have been received from
New York and Baltimore within the last few days.
rs pieces cheap Nous. de Lame
80 do medum-priced do.
40 do Fine Cashmeres
20 do Merinoes, all colors
rs do Parametto Cloths and English Merinoes
10 do Plaid Raw Silk
20 do do Glace Silk
20 do Plain do
SO do Brocade Silk
20 do Black Silks, all widths and grades
40 do Wide Poplns, all shades
10 cartoons Alexanders Kid Gloves, all numbers for
ladies
cartoons do do for gentlemen.
The above having been purchased late in the season.
consequently low, will be sold at very small prices
De- Call and examine.
dec Tim VERIFY & MILLER
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10

GCHOOL BOOKS at New York Prices.
- full assortment of all kinds now in use; and the
best STATIONERY ofeyery variety, for sale by
AUSTIN GRAY
au 30 18th street, opposite Odd Fellows Hail.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10

TTNDER-GARMENTs day opened fur
~ Their supply of gentlemens SILK Merino, Lambswool
Shaker Flannel and Fur Undershirts and Drawers also,
Kid and Warm Gloves. STEVENS'S
dec 26--6teod Sales Room under Browns Hotel.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10

JUST OPENED.
VyE particular attention Of ladies is requested to the
i following:
20 very superior and cheap Long Cashmere Shawls
10 Fine Scotch Long shawls, high coors
80 dozen superior Silk Hose all grades
10 boxes superior Embroidered Handkerchief.
The above, with variety Of other cheap and useful
goods, are worthy the attention of buyers.
VERIFY MILLER,
Penna av, opp. Centre Market,
dec 17-1mif Union bet 9TH and 9Th SITS.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10
FRESH PERFUMERY

FRESH fEHE UMEHII
COLOGNE, in small and large bottles
" Crystal Pomade. Pomade Philocome.
HAIR OILS.
VEL0N'S MAGIC HAIR OIL, warranted, without fail,
to promote the uxurant growth and beauty the hair
Fales Cyprian Hair Tonic for the growth, preserva-
ton and restoration of the hair
Macassar oil-theoriginal and genuine
Bears 0l-genuine article. !"
SOAPS
DR.. MARH0FS INDICATED SOAP, for the cure Of
diseases Of the snsuch eruptons pimples reckes,
sunburn, &c.
Dr. Marhof's Erasive Soap warranted the best in use
fer removing grease, tar, oil, &c.
Brown Windsor Soap, Egg Soap, Shaving Soap, &c.
T00TH-PASTE.
ORIENTAL TO0TH-PASTE, for the preservation of the
teeth-no better in the world
Shermans 0rrs ToothPaste for identifying the teeth.
For sale by A. GRAY, Bookseller,
dec 11-tr It'll st., opp. 0dd-Fellows' Hall.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10

The New Orleans "Delta" Of the 1st instant
says:
CIRCULATE THE CoIN-Quick Work! We
have already received, in the way of business,
twenty dollar gold piece coined at the mint this
morning, and bearing date January, 1852. May
our friends have their pockets filed with just
such evidences of good fortune this time next
year,
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10

, DR.. J. s. H0UGHT0N's
: PEPSIN, The True Dige5-
tire Fi,nd, or Gastric Jmce,
prepared from RENNET, OF
the FouRTH STOMACH OF the
OK, after directions Of
Baron LIEBIG, the great
Physiological Chemist, by
j. s. H0UGHT0N, M. d.,
phiialalnbia Tbiais trriy
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10
sELLING OFF! SELLING OFF WINTER sTl

SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF WINTER STOCK!
Great Bargains NO disappointment!
. 000 YARDS De LANES and Cashmeres from 10
A,UOU cents up
Figured and plain Apacas, only 25 cents
200 Long and Square Shaws, from rs cents up
Beautiful Bay State Shaws, very low
Large lot Of bleached and brown Cotons very cheap
Blankets ut any price, Cassinets and Cassimeres
Gents Merino Shirts and Drawers
Childrens Worsted Hoods and Cans
White and colored Flannels, Ticking Iinsey
Check, Crash, Table Linen, Cambrics, Musins
Handkerchief, Cravats, Suspenders, Umbrellas &c
lot Of yarn, various colors, at cost
ALSO
Velvet and Silk Bonnets rcadymade in the latest style,
uncommony low prices
Straw Bonnets ready trimmed
Bonnet Frames, Crowns, Wires, &c.
Flowers, Caps, Wreaths, &c.
pieces Bonnet Ribbons very pretty styles and ut cost
Ladies' Merino Stockings, only 20 cents
Childrens Woollen Stockings only 10 cents
Scarfs, Comforts, Gloves, &c--Kid Gloves rs cents
Best Extracts, Coognes, Soaps, Hair Oils Cold Cream,
Tooth Paste &c, NC.
Reticules, Purses, Porte-Monnaies
Fancy Boxes, Baskets &c.
good assortment Of Jewery, warranted gold and at
low prices.
81 II you want bargains, call ct
BROWNS Cheap Cash Store,
Penna av., opp. Todds Hat Store,
dec 2o-tr between 9th and It'll streets.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10

TO CAPITALISTS seeking Good Investments
lbOOE 600 SIX PER CENT. STOCK for sale
DOCC.UtJU The Bank of the Union offers for
sale the above amount Of six per cent stocks most of
which coupons and Running twenty-five years, inter
est payable at this Bank or in New York city, The fol
lowing stocks offered:
$500 Chesapeake and Ohio Canal 0preferred) Bonds
$1,000 chssapeake and Ohio Canal, guaranteed by the
State OF Virginia
$1,000 City of Nashville
$1,000 Little Miami seven per cent.
$1,000 United States, and 1920 Corporation of Wash
ington, five per cent [dec 15-1
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10

Quilts, Blankets, sheetings, &c.
IN dozen 104, Ia and 124 beached and hafbleached
~ QUILTS, of various grades
200 pairs all sizes and grades, Bed Blankets
80 pieces bleached Sheetings, all widths
10 do Linen Sheetings
% do Cotton and Linen Pillow Slip goods
as pairs colored Countsrpanes, for servants beds
100 do Servants Blankets very cheap.
YERBY a MILLER,
dec Tim Penna av, bet 18th and Sth SITS
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10
cLoTHs. CAssIMEREs, AND YEsTINGs.

CLOTHS, CAssIMEREs, AND VESTINGs
DLACK French Cloths and Cassmeres black and
ID colored Silk and Satin Vestings; green, blue and
brown Cloths and coored Cassimeres all of which will
be sold very cheap. Also
100 pieces white, red and yellow Flannels
8 cases bleached Sheetings and Shirtings
s bales brown do do
25 pieces Bed Ticking
so do Satinets, Tweeds, and Jeans
Lambs Wool Shirts and Drawers
Hosiery, Gloves, Blankets, Countefpans, Shaws Nous
selaines, Calicoes, &c.
Customers will be pleased to give me call and will
pay them for their trouble. WIN. II. RILEY,
oct 1O-tr cor. Sth ST., opp Centre Market.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10
NOTICE.
CHRISTMAS GOODS AND TOYS.

CHRISTMAS GOODS AND TOYS
DITCH FANCY BOXES suitable for presents, Wax
IN Dolls, Kid do, Wax Dolls dressed few China Tea
Sets for sale cheap Also great variety of Toys sua
BILE for Boys Several very pretty Secretaries art
ce for presents together with many other fancy things
for the Holidays at MRS. f. MOFFETTS,
19-tf 7th at. Opp Odd Fellows Hall.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10
LEATHER LEATHER,l


TIVE SUBSCRIBER begs to inform his friends and the
trade in general that he has just returned from the
LEATHER all Of which he viii sell at the lowest prices
for cash, or on accepted credits.
Fritz Williams Co.'s superior Moroccos
French Calfskins, from $17 to $50 per dozen
Homemade Calfskins, Kipps and Uppers
300 sides Of very superior Spa Sole Leather
Harness, Bride, and Band Leather
Innings, Bindings, and Shoe Findings.
BS- Sole agent for Horace H. Days Webbing for Con-
Open till o'clock, p. m. re. FORD,
dec 2o-eo2w It'll and @ SITS.
GUTTA PERCHA TOYS!
~ UTTA PERCHA RATTLE boAE is' with Ieetning
NJ Rings, the finest toys for Daoies IN al cre4uon
Gutta Percha Bat and Parlor Balls watches &c. For
sa dec y y7-eo 7th ST., opp. odd-Fellows' Hall.
rxTRACTs for FIavoring Puddings,
II Pies, &c.-Extracts of Celery, Lemon, Mario
rum Nutmeg, Vanilla Almond Cinnamon, Cloves, Race
Ginger, Lemon Peel, Mace Thyme, Nectarine Peach
Mint Orange Peel, sayory, &c just received and for
sale by j. b. KIBBEY CO.,
SPLENDID GIFT BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS,
A I TAYLOR 4 MAURY's Bookstore, near 9th street
IN Boys and Girls Books and Toy Books
Dissected Maps and Games.
Papier Mache Desks, Cabinets, Portfolios and Ink
Souvenirs, Animals and Illustrated Standard Works.
Clasp and Velvet Prayer Books and Bibles.
dec 20-tr
NOTICE.
DERS0NS wishing to purchase PRESENTS for the ap-
II preaching holidays should call at s. MASIS east Of
the National Hotel, before purchasing
He has lately opened superior assortment of Jewelry
to which he invites particular attention. Silver Porte
monnaes and Gard Cases. Rings &C., of the newest style
and richest patterns [dec LETT
CARD.
ID FINLEY HUNT, DENTAL SURGEON, will
N. receive and treat all cases. both in the operative
and mechanical departments of his practice in the best
and to the entire satisfaction of those who may
require his professional services.
In the preservation Of the natural teeth his is
attested by steadily increasing practice during nine
years residence in Washington.
In the mechanical department, having secured the
sstance of Mr. r. b. DONALDSON, gentleman of skill
and experience in all that pertains to that branch he is
prepared to manufacture for each particular Por
cean Teeth unsurpassed In beauty and natural appear
Specimens of these can be seen at his Office
BE- 0FFICE-Pennsylvania avenue,
dec l9--1m# between 9th and 10th streets.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10
ROUGH AND READY BOOTS.

lust RECEIVED q lot of the above this day, and for
,I sale at THOMAS b. GRIFFINs,
dec le-tf Pen. av., bet. 9th 10th SITS.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10
EYE AND OPERA GLASSES.

EYE AND OPEhA 6LhSSES.
MR. BECKEL, 0ptician, from AIS Broadway, New York.
I again arrived in this city, where he will remain
time and At the weakghted after careful exami
nation of the eye with his superior Spectacles Opera
Glasses &C. The general satisfaction his glasses have given
the introduction of his optical instruments at the OBJ
servatory Coast Survey the best references to full
patronage of the public He be seen at the store Of
DYER Mcclure. jan 1-2w
MATHEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE has re-
M opened Office for the transaction of law and agency
business street. the Department of the INTERIOR
and nearly In of Wizards HOTEL where he boards.
dec 31-3m
0OLTMAN a. READING, corner of 12th
~ street and canal Washington, ID. c., are selling the
very article of White and Red Ash COAL at 90 cents
per below the market price. Wood proportionably
cheap a- Call and examine our stock Of coait large
and good. =.
All orders left at the store of Mr. Wmsat corner Of 18th
street and Pennsylvana avenue will be attended to-
dec eft Bait Sun-2w
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10

NEW MACKEREL, in kits and quarter bar
IN rels. Extra Mess Mackere Goldfish, Salmon, Dun
fish, Tongues and Sounds and Scaled Herring for sale by
JOHN n. KIBBEY CO.,
dec 13--w&SSw No. s, opp. Centre Market
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10
ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC WONDER!

Important 10 Dypeptics
DIR. HoUGHrON's Il, DR.. J. s. HoUGH7
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10

sHAWLs, WRAPPINGs, &c.
"E HAVE RECEIVED within the last few days the
w following to which invite the attention OF
purchasers:
10 very superior Scotch Plaid Shawls, high colors
ID superior Bay State Shawls
10 Mauds, or Gentlemen's Travelling Shawls, very
heavy
20 colored Travelling Blankets
Is superior Cashmere Long Shawls
10 pieces Colored Velvets
10 pieces Fancy Colored French Cloths, for Ladies'
Cloaks, &c.
IL pieces Ermine Cloths for Cloaks, &c.
Persons wishing the above description of goods will
please call and examine them before purchasing else
where, as we feel confident give them the best of
bargains.
dec lin YERBY MILLER.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10

NEW YORK e. PENNSYLVANIA News
IN Hulled Buckyyheat, for sale by
JNO. b. KIBBEY a CO,
dec 13-W&s6w No. s, opp. Centre Market.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-10

Attention, Chewers and Smokers
DowNER'S popular Cigar and Tobacco stand is W,
IL supplied with the best Hayanas and Princip
Also splendid lot Of Chewing Tobacco, to which he
tends cordial invitation to his friends and to gentem
of taste generally sep Ctr
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The Bureau will not be obligated to consider any
proposal unless accompanied by the guaranty re-
quired by law; the competency OF the guaranty to
be certified by the Navy Agent, District Attorney,
some officer of the General Government known
to the Bureau.
Extract from the act Of Congress, approved august
10, 1916
'SEc. 6. And be IL further enacted, That, from
and after the passage of this act, every proposal
for naval supplies invited by the Secretary OF the
Navy, under the proviso to the general appropri'
alton bill for the navy, approved March third,
eighteen hundred and forty three, shall be ac-
companied by written guaranty, signed by one
or more responsible persons, the effect that he
or they undertake that the bidder or bidders will,
if his their bid be accepted, enter into oblga-
ton in such time may be prescribed by the
Secretary of the Navy, with good and sufficient
sureties, to furnish the supplies proposed. No
proposal shall be considered unless accompanied
by such guaranty If, after the acceptance OF a
proposal and notification thereof TO the bidder or
bidders, he or they shall fail TO enter into an obli
CATION within the time prescribed by the Secretary
of the Navy, with good and sufficient sureties for
furnishing the supplies then the Secretary OF the
Navy shall proceed to contract with some other
person persons for furnishing the said supplies;
and shal forthwith the difference between
the amount contained in the proposal guaran-
teed and the amount for which he may have con
tracted for furnishing the said supplies for the
whole period OF the proposal to be charged up
against said bidder or bidders, and his their
mediately recovered by the United States, for the
of the Navy Department, in an action OF debt
against either or all of said persons"
Mar w
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To be offered for

The quantities Of any or all may be increased or
diminished, as the service may hereafter require.
The contracts will therefore be made, not for spe-
cifc quantities, but for such quantities the
vice may require to be delivered at those navy
yards respectively.
Contractors not residing at the places where de-
liyerieS are required must establish agencies at
such places, that no delay may arise in furnishing
what may be required; and when contractor fails
promptly to comply with requsition, the Chief
of the Bureau of Provisions and Clothing shall be
authorized TO direct purchases TO be made to sup
pIy the deficiency, under the penalty to be ex-
pressed in the contract; the record of rcqusition,
or a duplicate copy thereof at the Bureau OF Provi-
sons and Clothing, or at either OF the navy yards
aforesaid, shall be evidence that such requsition
has been made and received.
Separate offers must be made Tor each article
Except Soap) at each OF the aforesaid navy yards;
and in case than one article Is contained In
the offer, the Chief of the Bureau will have the
iqht TO accept one Of the articles contain
cd in such offer, and reject the remainder; and
bidders whose proposals accepted (and none
othcrs) will be forthwith notified, and ms early ms
practicable a contract will be transmitted TO them
for execution; which contract must be returned to
the Bureau within five days, exclusive OF the time
required for the regular transmission of the mail
Two or more approved surcties, in sum equal
to the estimated amount of the respective con-
tracts, will be required, and ten per centum IN
addition will be withheld from the amount of all
,nts on account thereof as collateral security,
pg,idI,;o,, TO secure it's performance, and not in
80 - ,ot ,o , paid until il is in all respects
~n;y,oled with, ninetS per cenium of the amount
of all deliveries made win be psiu py 'no navy
agent within thirty days after pi;'s uay 'o'"e"-
ticsted shall have been presented 70 Nun
Blank forms of proposals may be obtained on
application to the Navy Agents at Portshouip'
New Hampshire; Boston, New York. PhuaueiPn,a; @
Baltimore, Washington, Norfolk, Pensacoia' anu
at this Bureau.
A record. or duplicate of the letter informing
bidder of the acceptance Of his proposal, VIII oo
deemed notification thereof, within the meaning
of the act of 1876, and his bid will be made and
accepted in conformity with this understanding
Every offer made must be accompanied (as d.
rected in the act of Congress making appropria-
tions for the naval service for lSi6-f7. approved
10th August lsi6) by written guaranty, signed
by one more responsible persons, to the effect
that he or they undertake that the bidder or bid
ders WILL il his their bid be accepted, enter into
obligation within five days, with good and sufl
cicnt sureties, to furnish the supplies proposed,
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WESTERN MILITARY INSTITUTE,


THIS Institution offers those peculiar advan-
j. ,ages, that, with most thorough literary
course combines the essential parts Of the scicn-
tic one Of the U. S. Military Academy, while it
promotes, by military exercise that health, physi-
cal development and consequent mental visor
which the ordinary system OF education tends
rather to destroy. Under It's ulethodica distribu-
ton of time, aud the habits OF punctuaty attained
by military discipline in situation remote from
the alurements, the vices, and the diasipations
usually incident to college se the student can ac-
complish more than ordinary result. Il affords
superior opportunity for the study of MODEM
LASGuAGEs and the science and practice of E.s-
CHEERING lis Academic Staff consists of ten
experienced professors fae cadets in attendance
from sixteen different States
The ANNUAL Session commences tho second
Monday in September, and the SEMI.ANSuAL one
the first Monday in February, closing on the third
Thursday in June.
TEsMs: Tuition, boarding. rooms, furniture,
washing, fuel, lights, servants attendance, field
music, use oi arms, and 5urgeon's fee, ! 65 per
num- Modern Languages and Landscape Draw
ing are taught at an extra charge of $40 per
nun for each. Cadets are received al any time
during the session, aad charged proportionably
for the unexpired part.
For further information apply to Colonel Is r.
Johnson, Superintendent, at Drennon Springs, or
A. o. Smith, Treasurer, Louisville, Kentucky.
Jan l4-tApl
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