Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-07-06
TREASURY DrrAnrMKxr June Is ,s5s


all the material for the exterior walls Of tue south
wing or the extension of the Treasury Department
ouildlng, which will be either granite or marble
as may hereafter be determined. The bidder
whose bid is accepted, 10 have the privilege OF
furnishing the material for the outside Of the re-
mainder of the building when Congress NAV have
made the necessary appropriations for It's construc
uon; provided that al that time IL is deemed for
the Interest Of the United States give il 10 him
Inc department reservng the right to reject the
proposals hereby invited, should the interest of
the United States require II.
The stones must all be wrought 10 the dimen-
slons sizes, models, &c, which may be furnished
oy THIS department, by which all measurements
will be governed.
On the or rear side of the exterior tho xv,s
VIII De plain asher, with plain window openings
OF equal height in the three upper stories and
crowned with cornice similar TO the rear OF the
present building, without the architrave and freze
On the remainder Of the exterior walls the col
unLs and antae, their capitals and bases the enta-
blature and balustrade, the window and door dres-
sings. &C. The style OF architecture Of the present
building, so Tar as ornament is concerned will be
preserved throughout, with the exception OF the
door and window openings, which NAV be varied
except those In the east end of the two wings The
sizes, shape, and dimensions Of the columns antae
capitals bases and section of the entabatur,
and balustrade will be the same as in the present
building.
If of granite, the shaft Of the columns may ne
either in one or three pieces OF equal length The
base and capital Of the columns and antae will
each be in one piece The architraye of the entab
lature will extend in one length from centre TO cen
ire or antae or column and those over the LATTER IN
be composed Of but one block, with both sides
and bottom wrought, together with such parts of
Tue top as may be required. Those over the an,ae
the outer face and the top and bottom edge
The face Of the ASHER must be perfectly wrought
10 the sample, with all the necessary heads re-
Dates, returns, &c, required. The beds builds
ends, &c, rough hammered to the square All re-
oates, mouldings,, ornamental and bevelled work
must be- clean wrought. and agreeaby TO the drCc-
tions given by the superintendent.
If marble is used, the shafts OF the columns may
be in four and five pieces; the architrave in one
length from centre to centre ofthe columns or antae
Out over the former may be composed Of three
separate blocks, one laying hatwise. forming the
imderside and the first member on each edge; the
other Two standing on edge; forming the inside
and outside faces Of the same Those over the
antae must be in one block
The measurement of the material and work de-
lvered, and the payment thereon will made agree
ably TO the following form and schedule and all
bids must be made accordingly.
Schedule or rule for the measurement of materials
to be delivered, viz
Cornice, per foot in length, including cost of
stock, freight, and workmanship. ......S
Architrave over column, including cost OF
stock, freight, and workmanship.
Architrave over antae, includingcost Ofstock,
freight, and workmanship. .............
capitals OF columns, each including cost OF
stock, freight. and workmanship. .....
Capitals OF antae, each, including cost OF
stock. freight, and workmanship.
IA.
freight, and workmanship. ............
Bases of column, each, inducing cost OF
stock. freight. and workmanship. ...
shafts OF column, in one piece, including
cost Of stock, freight. and workmanship.
Shafts of column. in three or more pieces
including cost Of stock, freight, and work
nlanShlp. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Plain steps. with a cross section of 1 hy
Ga TO inches.) per foot i'm length. inclu-
ding cost Of stock, freight, and workman
sui :..-.''..;.. ...-...!.-......
Platforms, 3 feet wide, length not exceeding
lOfeet, including stock. freight. and work
manship, per superficial foot of surface
seen. Observation-Disclosures.
For any greater width than 3 feet up TO :
feet, an Increase of price per superficial
foot for each additional inches of width
OIL. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
All the other stones of the building whose width
does not exceed three times their thickness will he
measured as follows
The stock i'm all stones whose contents do
not exceed 30 cubic feet. will he measured
and paid for by the cubic contents, at per
CupIS ioV'....''..;: ...'-.... ..-.....-S
For all stones exceeding 81 feet and not eX-
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 will be paid an additional
price OF - per cent for each additional three
inches in width.
The work ON the above will I've measured and
paid for by the superficial foot. For each super
hcial foot of fine hammered granite work seen
equal 10
No. hammering on Boston custom house,
per superficial foot. Observation-Disclosures.
No.2 hammering on Boston custom house
per superficial foot. ......................
No. 3 hammering on Boston cuStom-house
per superficial foot. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
No. hammering on Boston custom house
per superficial foot .............,..
For all beds, builds, ends. backs. &c ham
mered full to the square, as ordered, per
suptfncidlio Ot.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Each bidder to furnish sample cube of one
foot OF the stone he proposes TO deliver, with five
faces hammered, giving on four sides his undtr r
standing OF the above four qualities OF hammering:
the nth side, his rough hammering; while the
sixth may show the rough stock; and this will be
used as standard in Judging Of the stock de-
livcred
If Of marble the face Of the ASHER must he ham,
mered in the most perfect manner. agreeably to q
sample OF the size above named, TO be furnished
by the bidder; and the surface seen will be meas
ured and paid for at s per superficial foot.
For hammering of beds, builds, backs, &c., full
to the square, as per same, 8 per superficial
If the above is sand rubbed, - per cent is to
be added.
For hammering Of channels and rebates. not ex-
ceedlng by inches, - cent additional per
lmeal foot.
For hammering of mouldngs OF one curve. -
per cent additional upon the Of plain work; OF
TWO curves, - per cent upon plain work. per SUI
perticial foot.
Each arrls on same. = cents per lineal foot.
For hammering bevelled work. per cent ad-
ditional to plain work; but to apply only to the
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.
Ninety per cent. of the amount of the work done
and material delivered. according to the contrac.
iEicc, (said amount 10 be ascertained by the est-
mate of the superintendent appointed for that pur
poSe,) will be paid from time To time as the work
proceeds, and ten per cent retained until the com
Plet0n OF the contract and acceptance of the work.
&c, by the superintendent aforesaid.
Contracts will be awarded only 10 master build
ers or mechanics; and the assignment thereof,
cept 10y consent of the Secretary OF the Treasury
will be forfeiture OF the same
Every proposal must be accompanied by writ
ten guarantee, signed by two res ponsible persons
certified to be so by the district attorney or Judge
~ the said districD that the bidder WILL when re-
CURED if his proposals be accepted, enter into =
contract and bond, with proper and Sufficient
curiies. in the sum Of fifty thousand dollars fuc
the faithful performance Of the same if for tn.
whole work, and OF a proportonate amount if for