Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-10-07

NO - loO colored medium. (assorttd)
CLASS VIII
No. is, OcO reams writing paper, 10 by % inches,
to weigh twenty eight pounds per
reem.
no. 2-3, 100 reems writing paper, Is by IS inches,
to weigh twenty-siI pounds per
No. 800 reaus writing paper, ls by ~ inches,
to weigh twenty-four pounds per
No $40 reams writing paper, 10 by Is inches,
to weigh twenty-five pounds per
ream.
No. 400 reams writing pa per, IL by IL inches,
TO weigh twelve POUNDS per ream.
All the papers designated in classes and are
to be made OF the best materials, free from adul-
teration, and finished In the beat manner. The
papers In class are 10 be white or blue, OF the
regular standard sizes Of the respective kinds,
and Of such weights as may be required by this
Office; those in class are to be white, and Of the
sizes and weights specified In the schedule.
The right Is reserved Of ordering greater or
less Quantity Of each and .very kind contracted
FOR. at such times AID In such quantities as the
public service may require
Zach class will be considered separately, and
be subject TO separate contract; but bidders may
ctftr Tor one or more Of the Glasses IA the same
proposal and the privilege Is reserved Of req ulr
ing ( bidder who may have more than one class
assigned him to take all such classes, or forfeit
bis right to any class.
Samples mot less than one quire) Of each kind
OF paper bid for, aad bet ons Iaup!s for each
ktHc, must accompany each bid aAd, In Glasses
anu De NUMBERED 10 correspond viii The
number OF the paper proposed for In the schedule
and, In the first six classes, to be properly desig-
mated on the sample, or IL will not be considered
All propc sails and samples must be transmitted
TO this once free OF postage or other expense.
Each proposal must he signed by the individual
or firm making II, ard must SPECIFY the price per
pound land but one price for each) OF eveIv Kind
OF paper contained in the class proposed for
All the paper In the several classes must be de-
livertd at such place or Places as may be desig-
mated in Washington city, In good order, free Of
all and every extra charge or expense, and sub
TO the inspection, count, weight, and measure
ment OF the Superintendent and be In all respects
satisfactory.
Blank forms for proposals will be furnished at
this ofce to persons applying for IL EN-; and none
Will be taken into consideration unless substanti-
ally agreeing Herewith
Bonds, with approved securities, will be re-
CURED and the supplying OF an inferior article
In any OF the classes, or a T. lure TO supply the
quantity required at any time, will be considered
a violation Of the contract
Each bidder is required TO furnish with his pro-
posals satisfactory evidence Of his ability to sXe
cute them; and propoS al uaaccompanied by UGH
evidence will be rejected
The proposals will be opened in the manner re-
CURED bv law ''cn the FIRST Tuesday after the first
Mordsy in December" next, ia ! az 10 O'Clock
| q. IN at the ONCE Of the Superintendent
Proposals will be addressed to the s'Superinten-
dent CT the Public Printing, Capitol Of the nted
States, Washington" and endorsed proposals
for supplying Paper
A G. SEAMAN,
Superintendent Of ths Public Printing.
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