The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-03-21

WAsHINGroN, D. c.. Jan. %, 1853.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
~ office until the 25th day Of March next, at y
O'Clock M, for furnishing the following materials
and work at the site for the Hospital for the Insane
the southeast side of the Eastern Branch of the
Potomac river. Separate bids respectively will be
required for each description Of materials and
work:
l. For two millions, (2OO0, o0o,) more or less,
OF bricks, the whole to be made of tempered clay,
and in all respects in conformity to the municipal
laws OF the city of Washington, and to be delivered
during the present year It Is understood that the
frun OF the kim will be received, provided that
all the bricks are tceL burnt, and that none are I'M
sound or unsuitable for the inner walls; and pro-
yided, also, that sufficient number of the best
hand made red bricks are furnished to face all the
outer walls. ia, el.
Each bidder is required to accompany his bid
with samples of the bricks proposed t, be fur
nlshed, and to submit satisfactory evidtn that
said samples were made at the works of the per-
son deposting the same, and OF the clay OF which
pc proposes to execute the contract, and also to
state when be will be prepared to enter upon the
fulhlment of the contract, should the same be
awarded TO to him, and how many bricks he will be
2. For five hundred (500) perches, more or less
OF select building stones measuring not less than
three feet inslength, with good natural beds and
for i've hundred 9(50O) perches, more or less, of
best building stone of ordinary dimensions the
whole to be delivered before the first day of July
next, and to be measured in the wall when laid at
25 cubic feet to the perch. 81 sa EA
g. For one thousand (1,OO0) barrels of lime,
burnt entirely with wood, each barrel to contain
not less than 260 pounds net
f. For five hundred {500) barrels hydraulic CO.
ment, each barrel to weigh not less than 300
pounds net .slaY2..s sa
5. For the outside facing of the endorsement
whichs to grit the whole building, and to be three
(3) feet in height and including the outside steps;
the whole to be composed of brown sand stone in
accordance with the designs which may be seen a
of fho
price to be stated for the whole of said sub base
ment, Including materials, workmanship, freight,
hauling. and every other expense pertaining to
this partof the work. Samples of the stone to &C.
company the bids. 1 t;i6n - 9e
6. For laying all the bricks required in the con-
struction of the buildings of the institutions the
price to be stated per thousand, "kiln count"
which ID to cover all archng, jobbing tools, scafa
folding, and every other thing necessary to the
execution of this part of the work. The whole Of
the exterior to be faced with red bricks. well laid
in white mortar. with the joints neatly struck.
All materials to be furnished by the Govern,
ment Is u ~ atjEa s'A5 II a4as3 asads
7. For laying all the building stone required in
the foundatons the price to be stated per perch of
25 cubic feet, without additional charge for corr
ners deductions to be made for half the openings.
The successful bidders will each be required to
furnish approved security for the faithful perform
ance of their respective contracts. ,5leaz
Each bid must be accompanied by guarantee,
signed by two sureties, the effect that. in
the Dld shOud De accepted, the bidder Will enter
into contraction the aforementioned materials or
work. as the case may be, at any time within
twenty days from the acceptance of the proposal;
the sufhciency of the said suretes or guarantors
to be certified to by some persons known to the
Department of the Interior. bavggt5f f4AC
Each bid must be sealed and endorsed ssPropo-
sails for the u S Hospital for the Insane
The bids will be opened in presence of such of
the bidders may choose to attend at the De-
partment of the Interior on the aforementioned
26th daY of March next. at O'Clock %. m ;Fsss -
! lsTsF - IS 10 la= C.. III. NICHOLS,
Superintendent Hospital for the Insane.