Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-18

feet, an increase Of price per superficial
foot for each additional inches Of width
All the other stones Of the building whose width
does not exceed three times their thickness will be
measured as follows:
The stock in all stones whose contents do
not exceed 80 cubic feet, will be measured
and paid fof by the cubic contents, at per
CUBIC loot. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
For all stones exceeding 30 feet and not eY-
ceeding 20 cubic feet, for each additional
foot an additional price OF, per cubic foot.
For all stones exceeding 20 cubic feet in con-
tents, FOR each additional foot an additional
price OF, per cubic foot...................
For stones Of greater width than three times
their thickness, there win be paid an additional
inches in width.
The work on the above win be measured and
paid for by the superficial foot. For each supe7.
hciai foot Of fine hammered granite work seen,
equal to
No. hammering on Boston custom house,
per superficial foot. .......................
No. hammering on Boston custom house,
:, per suPerncial foot. ..........-...........
No. hammering on Boston custom house.
per superficial foot. ...... ...........
No. hammering on Boston custom house,
per superficial foot. Observation-Disclosures.
Fo; all beds, builds, ends, backs, &c, ham,
mered full TO the square, as ordered, per
superficial foot. ..........................
Each bidder to furnish sample a cube Of one
root Of the stone he proposes to deliver with five
laces nammered, giving on four sides his under.
standing Of the above four uaties of Ia mmerino.
the ffth side, his rough hammering; while the
sixth may show the rough stock; and this win be
used a. standard In Judging Of the stock de-
ivered
IL Of marble, the face Of the ASHER must he ham,
mered In the most perfect manner, agreeably to a
sample Of the size above named, TO be furnished
oy the bidder and the surface seen win be meas
ursd and paid for at !" per superficial foot.
70 the square, as per same, s. per superficial
II the above is sand rubbed, - per cent. is to
b added. -
For hammering Of channels and rebates. not er.
ceeding by2 inches, - cent additional per
For hammering Of mouldings of one curve,
per cent additional upon the cost Of plain work. OF
two curves, - per cent. upon plain work, per su-
perhcial foot
Each arris on same, = cents per lineal foot.
For hammering bevelled work per cent ad.
part cut OF from the square work, and which Is In
no case to be measured In the plain work.
For hammering Of circular work, - per cent
additional to plain work.
and material delivered, according to the Contract
price, (sad amount to be ascertained by the esti
mate OF the superintendent appointed for that pur-
pose, will be paid from time 10 time as the work
proceeds and ten per cent retained until the COM
pletion OF the contract and Acceptance Of the work
DC, by the superintendent aforesaid
Contracts will be awarded only to master build
ers or mechanics; and the assignment thereof, ex-
cePt oy consent OF the Secretary Of the Treasury,
Will be a forfeiture Of the same
Every proposal must be accompanied by a writ
ten guarantees, signed by two responsible persons.
Certified to be by the district attorney or Judge
Of the said district) that the bidder will when re-
quired, If his proposals be accepted enter into a
contract and bond, with proper and sufficient Sc
curities, in the sum Of ffty thousand dollars for
the faithful performance Of the same, If for the
whole work, and of proporionate amount IL for
part thereof. Any information touching the mat
Ter can Dc obtained by application to the Treasury
Department.
Proposals will also be received ND to the afcre
said date for furnishing and delivering at the Site
by the perch, the rough stone for the foundation
cellar, and area walls Of said building, and must
be OF the very best description for that purpose
They will be required in such quantities and at
such times as will be most for the convenience of
the operation on the work, and in quality to the
entire approval Of the superintendent The de-
Partment reserving the right to reject the proposals
hereby invited II the interest Of the United States
should require IL.
The proposals must be sent to this department,
directed to the superintendent, under cover to the
Secretary OF the Treasury, endorsed 90 Materials
for the Treasury BEtidfag EztssSioA, ~ and will
be opened at one O'Clock, p. m, Of the last day
nxed for receiving the same in the presence Of the
bidders, IL any choose TO attend.
Enquirer, Richmond, Va; Sentinel, Alexandria
sun and Republican, Baltimore, Md; PenIsylva.
man, Philadelphia; Day Book and sun, New
ork; Post, Boston; Argus, Portland, Ne; Patriot
Concord, N. II :; and Argus, Albany, NJ. ", two
times each week for sixty days Bill to be sent &c
Secretary Of the Treasury.
= All. BOWMAN,
ssPs Of Treasury Building Extension.