The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-25
War Department,

$50 pieces hewn white oak timber, to square
IL inches, 30 feet long each piece
$40 pieces hewn white oak timber, to square IL 6
inches, each piece 25 feet long r
5000 pounds inch bolt iron, in pieces Of ~ =
and Is feet long
10000 feet board measure, 8 inch pine plank 6
inches wide
All the timber to be free from sap, rents,
splits, and other imperfections
600 cords crib ballast stone, no soft or sand
stone, each cord to measure l2s feet solid 4
Times of delivery as follows for timber and iron:
One.third on the 3lst day of next March; one
third the 30th day Of next April; one.third on
ION the 3Ist day of next May.
One third on the 30th day of next April; one
third on the 3lst day of next May; one. third on
the 30th day of next June
The above articles will be required at Little Fort
Tor Waukegan, west shore of Lake Michigan. =
The same quantities, qualities, and kinds OF ma r.
|terials will be wanted at Southport, west shore Of
Lake Michigan, and at the same times and proper =
Itions Of delivery.
The same quantities, qualities and kinds of ma l.
|terials will be wanted at Racine, west shore Of =
Lake Michigan, same times and proportions of de-
livery.
The came quantities, qualities and kinds of ma
,terials will be wanted at Milwaukee, west shore Of
Lake Michigan, and the same proportions andE
times of delivery.
The same quantities, qualities, and kinds of ma
terials will be wanted at Sheboygan, west shore Of
Lake Michigan, and the same proportions and Is
times OF delivery.
The same quantities, qualities, and kinds of ma
Iterials will be wanted at Mantowoc, west shore OF
Lake Michigan, and the same proportions and !
times Of delivery.
The articles, delivered on these several speci-
shed days, to be measured and inspected by an
fagent of the United States, and il approved andt
received, the quantities 30 approved and received
will be paid for according to contract price, less l0s
Bper cent on amounts due which per cent. will bey
retained by the United States until the contract be
mpleted, when amounts retained will be paidI
the contractor, will be forfeited to the United
States if the contractor fail to fulfil his contract
Each proposal will be accompanied with evidenced
that the proposer s able to fulfil his contracts andI
the Department the right of rejecting any1
proposal not satisfactory in all respects.
Advances on contracts cannot be made. Butt
Payments will be made as stated.
4 The places of landing materials will be pointed
Tout by the United States agent notice to him byI
Sthe contractor On this account the contractor isl
not to be subject to delay of over three days. butt
such landing shall not be considered delivery of
said articles to the United States No delivery will
acknowledged except in quantities and times as|
Sstated and in accordance with this advertisement|
Euntil delivered inspected, and received all arcles
will be at the risk of the contractor and under his
Hcare. But when delivered inspected, and received
gthcy will be at the risk and under the care of the!
3 United States No delay to inspect and receive att
2times stated will be made allowed the part of
&the United States.
The proposals will be endorsed "Proposals for|
Timber" on the outside OF the envelope, and will
= be addressed to the undersigned.
q j. J. ALERT,
Col. Corps Typographical Engineers.
z To be inserted in the Republic, Integcncer, and
Work; Commercial Advertiser, Buffalo; Advert
User, Detroit; Commercial Advertiser, Chicago
twenty times daily, then twice week till GOTH
December.
A Oct 25-d2O.&2tawtDec2o
I'D EEBE's HATS am constantly receiving
yl,ao 6 ,..>
Nother new and fashionable styles Of my own man.
3uiacture.
3 would particularly invite the attention of
young men to beautiful style e gotten up expressly
Hat, Cap, and Gentlemens Furnishing Estab-
lishment, Pennsylvania avenue, near d. street.
Oct 22-6tifeod Union, News, and Telegraph II
8CAS FIXTURES, GAS FIXTURES Now
III opening, fresh supply of Gas Fixtures off
new and beautiful patterns, from the factory of
$Cornelius, Baker & Co., which pledge myself to|
: sell at the manufacturers retail prices.
u Gas rubeing introduced into public halls, pri i
avate houses, &C., at moderate charges
All work warranted. Ample reference given.
c. w. BOTELER,
3 Iron Hall, Penn. av., bet. 9th and 10th streets
q Oct 2l--eo6tif
Il LIBRARY OF CoNeRE ss, Oct. IL, 1852.
3NIOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the Libra
ry of Congress will be closed on Thursday, the
$2lst instant, and will not again be opened until
q JOHN s. MEEHAN, Librarian.
q Oct l2-eod2w
FOR RENT.
A. THE LARGE three story Dwelling House|
lilI on 9th street, between and NJ streets south
near the Potomac, is newly repaired and put in|
Every comfortable order for good tenant. The|
House includes fifteen rooms without the garrett;
land a large garden, with fine pump of good wa
Tier. Also, stable for four horses and carriage
lt is one of the most pleasant situations in the Dis
Strict. Inquire at
JOHN MILLER'S Confectionery store,
Bet. 10th & 18th st Pa. avenue.
Oct l9-tf [Inteligenccr.l
HTHREE STORY AND ATTIC HOUSE ON III
STREET FOR SALE.
ST,,A THE THREE STORY HOUSE AND LOTT
IIiiI on street north, between 10th and llthI
streets, late the residence of Thomas H. Gilliss de-
50 feet front by 100 Deep walled in on three sides
with carriagehouse and stable, will be sold on &C.
accommodating terms by application to
q Oct l4-eod2w WIN. B. TODD.
AND DRAWERS OF
q - Silk, Cashmere, Merno, Lambs wool, and
8highly recommended to invalde. A full assert.
Ament now on hand, cheap for cash. or to punctua
pensioners, at CHARLES Fl, LANES
3 Hat, Cap, and Gentlemens Furnishing Estab.
'3hshment, pennsylvania avenue, near u street
Oct 22-6tifeod Union, News, and Telegraph. i
Hu oUsE-FURNIsHING sToRE.-Tbe sub
4 EE scriber has removed to that commodious store
lin Iron Hall, situated on Pennsylvania avenue,
4between 9Th and 10th streets, aud has opened an
1cxtensive assortment of new and beautiful House
Skeepng Articles, which he is deter mined TO sell as
glow as the same articles can be purchased in any
gof the Eastern cities His stock at present consists
hin part, Of
a French and English China and Crockcry Ware,
n in Dinner, Dessert, Tea, and Toilet Sets
q Cut and pressed Glassware
4 Gilt and mahogany frame Mantel, Pier, and
Toilet Glasses
Bronzed iron Hat racks, Standards, Andirons,
Il Tenders, Candelebras, c., Shovels and Ton GA
q Solar Lamps and Girandolcs, Hall Lamps
81 Plated Tea and Coffee Sets, Castors
q Walters and Tea Trays, Cake Baskets
n Covered Dishes, Card Receivers, Candlesticks.
a Urns, &c.
n Stair Rode, Table Cutlery, Japanned Goods
Britannia Ware, block tin Tea aud Coffee Urns
~ Chnfnr Dishes Oustcr rnreena