The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-03-28
Office Of superintendent of Streets,
March oath, 1853 )

IA OI1tE III fAs1EHS.-1Do inolVlQuai 10
Y whom the contract for paving the streets and
spaces a, and about the lst and End vegetable
ke's having signed contract for the execution
of the work proposals will be received at this Cfce
until Monday, the 18th instant closing IL o'clock,
NJ for executing the said work with the best and
most approved mater la!s The stones TO be of good
medium size, none less than five inches long and
well and compac.y laid on bed of sand and gravel
full nine il ches thick, and to be we'll ranmed and
sanced OF, and all rubbish removed from the
streets. The work at the 2nd market to be com.
pleted or before the mat day OF June and that
at tho Isl or lower market on or before the first day
OF July next.
Tne estimate Gncluding the necessary excava-
ti0D) has been made at 90 cents per square yard
and no bid Beyond that price will be considered.
The individual to whom the work lie awarded Win
be required to enter into contract with approved
security, tor the prompt ard faithful execution OF
the WORK, and Unless the contract be signs within
ten days after the date OF the award it will be con.
sidersd abandoned; and no proposition will be
received which does not, in every particular, con-
form TO the above.
To Carpenters.
Proposals will be received at this Office until Mon.
day. the 26ih instant, at IL clock d. for furnishing
the materials and building wood bridge over Aax
ais mill canal, on 3!h street. Span forty iee and
width so teet-as per plan and spe cicatons, to be
seen at this Office The estimate is $3.50, proposals
beyond that sum will NOT be considered The work
to be completed on or before the lat July next.
To Stone Masons.
Proposals will be received as aooye for erecting
abutment wall on the South side of the canal for
the aforesaid bridge 30 feet long and 21 feet thick
No proposition beyond the price of 50 Is per perch
will be considered-the work to be completed On
lst Juna next.
NH 25-drd NJ BATES, supt Streets.
CROOKED SHOULDERs.-Paient Shoul-
" der Brace TO correct habitual STOPPING, round
and crooked shoulders, and to preserve an erect
and graceful position.
For children at school. or young persons com
PEELED TO sit or stand in one position for long
time this Brace has no equal For pains in the
chest weak backs, prosruding shoulder blades this
is the only Brace ever invented to be beneficial.
For sale by o A STRECRER.
NH 25-lw
- ATS AND NICE.-The best ana most Ger.
al tain remedy yet discovered for the destruction
OF Rats and Mice, and Cockroaches, ia the Magic
Paste. II will entirely free house from the
above troublesome pests, IN a week. We would
recommend families and hotel. keepers to try box
R.R DUvAL e. BRO,
NH 25 Bank Square.
WORNEs, WUKIs.-To remove those dan
w gerous and troublesome inhabitants of the
stomach and bowels, which often impair the
health and destroy the lives of children, use, by all
means, the Virginia Worm Killer, certain and safe
preparation, and without exception, OF the
and for sale by Z. J. PlCOT,
mha5 Corner opposite the Old Market.
MOOD FOR slaLE.-Tne subscriber having
w a large quantity of Wood to d spose of, has
found it convenient TO take yard for that purpose
His yard ia on Broad street, opposite Brooke
Avenue. Orders for WOOD may be LETT at the
stores of G. G. Herring, Esq, Messrs Reeve IL Blair
Jas. b. Shelton, Esq ,or at the yard, which will meet
with prompt attention.
He has on hand about 700 cord superior seasoned
Oak Wood, which ne will sell at the market price
ia l9-ts JOHN F. REEVE.
sHIP WE ; TPHA Ii A, FOR
- 8REMEN.-Tae well known and favori,e
saip Sestphalia, Vessels Master, now al City
Point, Will De ready tor cargo In the course OF
few days. Rates OF freight moderate-on con.
slgnment OF stems or tobacco, by this ship, to ad-
dress of friends, Fl II Meier d Co., we will
make liberal cash advances.
NH 25 LUDLAM g. WATSON.
r SPLENDID AssOKTMkNT OF
"a WATCHES AND JEWELRY We have
<GsS2e just to hand by recent arrivals and are
now opening, one of the most splendid as.
sortmeuts OF Watches. Jewery, and Silver Ware
ever offered by US Our Watches are selected with
great care our Jewelry OF the newest styles, our
Silver Ware, Tea Pots Pitchers, Goblets &c of the
purest quality Please call and examine our assert.
ment while complete
mh.25 GENNET g. JAMES, Eagle SQUARE.
II EMOYAL OF THE FRANKLIN
~ CLOTHING STORE, from 1872 to 90 Main
Strt e. third door above 18th Street-where NAV
oe iouna the largest ana best got up Stock of
Ready Made Clothing ever offered 10 the ci
uzens OF Richmond. Our Stock comprises every
style, quality and color of Sack, Dress and Frock
Goats Tor Spring and Summer wear Plain and
FANCY Cashmere Pants of every style and quality
Imaginable; plain and figured silk, Satin and Mar.
seiiles Vests In endless variety Also, very large
ana select Stock of Gentlemen's Furnishing Gooas
Umbrellas, Carpet Bags, &c
All We ask 10 call at the Franklin, TO be satisfied
that it ia the place get the best and for your
money. K DECOU Il co,
NH 25-6m 90 Main street, Richmond. Va
nAGUERREOTYPE UADs' DA-
~ GuERREAN GALLERY.-Hsviug opened a
Gallery on Broad Street. corner of 9Th, / would re.
specttuiiy invite my friends, and the pubc in GENE
raj to call and examine the beautiful specimens
have for exhibition. Ladies and gentlemen. who
are desirons OF having their portraits taken In ths
best and most improved style of the art sbould
not fail to give me call before t. yns elss shera
and warrant TO give them cheap pictures. and
such as will give fun satisfaction. Daguerreotynss
OF Children, OF any age, taken in the very best
style. WIN. RO4ny oeS'
nh 25-3t+ Corner of Broad and s,b -,
imp PLAs TER.-l50 tons Lump PTs.,--
II just received from Nova Scotia per nrig NJ
senger and for sale at the wharf. Apply to
INC 70 RANKIN
ETHEREAL OIL, OR BUHNIca3 FIJI
~ ID.-10 bbls of our well known kuperisr Rnra-