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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-05-30

fast. "Order is reported very good in
general. "Whether the attendance is
regular or mott A glance at the total and
average number Of scholars will answer
the question.
"feacher's age" The majority are be-
tween Is and %, the youngest is 1, and
the oldest about % years. l49 of those
who tauFht last winter are males, and
- females.
I" His skill in teaching We have many
teachers of whose skill our counties may
justly feel proud, who need not hesitate TO
take charge of any of our Common schools
in the STATE, while on the other hand some
who may be very successful in cutivating
the field, but to develop or cultivate the
minds Of the young they should avail
themselves of the experience of Page,
Mansfield, Nor.hend, Potter and others,
who have written upon the subject of
teaching, before they can be successful in
leaving favorable impressions of their work
in the minds Of those under their care.
" Examinations and exhibitions are
beginning 10 be quite common in many of
our schools, and are regarded by the
teachers as tho only means Of getting
parents into the school house.
Directors visits" in some Districts
have been quite frequent, in others con-
siderod as gratuItous service, lost time,
because not paid in liars or cents, and
hence left to him who is "wELL paid for
visiting schools" Is the present school
system iavorably or unfavorably received?
In intelligent sections or districts in which
the citizens regard knowledge and virtue
as the necessary bases Of our free ins,i'u-
tons, the system is hailed as the only hope
and safeguard Of our future freedom and
happiness. Whie on the other hand
those over whom ignorance sways the
tyranical sccptre oil superstition, prejudice,
and bigotry. are more inclined to war
against hight and truth, because they sup
pose the system calculated only to make
SO many more hungry Office seekers, lazy
Schcvlmastcrs, Lawyers, Doctors, and
Preachers, as well as to turn honest men
into rogues."
Heace, in their mental chains, they are
hugcins to their bosoms the OflSprings o.
ignorance by opposing a system which in
deed may fail 10 set their own minds free,
but calculated and destined to Hume the
pathway Of their children with that in
.ellectual light which will enable them TO
see where they step; to love good and shun
evil to cherish truth and denounce error;
to be honest and live happy, and to love
God and die happy.
ID. HECKENDORN.
BEAVER SPRINGS, May II, lSj6.
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The Summer Session
IF Mrs. ThOmpsOn's School for Young

" Ladies, viii commence on "Wednesday,
April 9th, and continue IA weeks. Instruction
will be given in such branches as are usually
taught IN Academies and SemInarles of learn
ing. \ thorough system OF instruction VIII be
pursued, and prompt and perseverlng effort
will be expected on The part OF the pupils.
Parents andGuarllans are requested TO secure
the punclual attendance of those they may
place in the Institution, as 1t Is only by conse-
cftiire study and application, that much can be
accomplished.
A pleasant and commodious Room has been
obtained for the School, In the German Refor-
med Church, which it is believed offers some
advantages superior to that formerly occupied.
Extra charges will be made for French. Latin,
Music, Needle-work. Drawing and Painting
English Branches, per year from Sl2 TO $50
Contingent expenses. per year,Sl
LewIsburg. March, II, 1856
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AdmfniStratOrs' Notice.

Administrators Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given, that Letters Of
~ Administration on the Estate of JOHN
KIMPLE. late of West Builaloe township, I'm
ion county. deceased, have been granted To the
undersigned in due form of law: Therefore
all persons knowing themselves indebted 10
said estate, are hereby requested 10 make
immediate payment; and those having just
claims against the same are also requested to
present them properly authenticated for settle
ment. We will be at the late residence Of
SAID deceased on Thursday and Friday, l7th
and 18th of April next, 10 make final settle
ment with al! interested.
JOHN KIMPLE. White Deer.
PETER kIMPLE, West Bnflaloe
March II, 1856 pd Administrators
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Opposition is The Life Of Business!
a NEW LIVERY
Med EXCHANGE STABLE.

hesuhscriber would respectfully inform tn
nsof Lewisburg and the travelling con,mun
ity generally. that he has opened a new Livery
and Exchange Stable on FOURTH stree, halls
square South OF Market, and has provideda good
ioi OF Horses. with entirely new good and fash.
ionabis Carriages. Buegies, Slsiehs. &c. .wheresIl
wishing any thing in his line may be aceommod'
ated on the shortest notice and most reasonable
terms He will pay every attention to the
wants OF his Customers. and hopes by SO doing
to merit and receive q liberal share OF public
patronage WILLIAM MOORE.
Lewisburg Dec 80. 1851
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Tcwsburg Chronicle & West Branch Farmer-May 3O 1856
Fishing Tackle,

AND GUNS. The subscribers invite
n attention to their stock OF Fish Hooks
and Tackle of every description
Cane Reeds, Sea Grass, Trout Flies,
Lines, &c.
Also, fine English and German Guns, Revolv-
ing Pistols, Percussion Cups, and Sporting
Apparatus generally.
For sale at lowest Cash Frees, wholesale
and Retail. ~
JOHN NJ. HEYBERGER * BRO.
gal No. ~ Y. Second ST.. Phitadetphid
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FARRIERY.
THE subscriber offers his services

L in curing Horses ofPoll Evil CT Fis,ula.
lie will cure Horses Of either of these aiflic-
tons for s., or make no charge if not sue
cessfu'. Here is an opportunity for every one
whose horses are afflicted, to restore them to
health and working order. Residence on my
Farm in Kelly Tp, near Lewisburg.
Aug, 10, 1855. GEORGE MEIXELL.
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Fruits and Confectionery.

d EMOVAL.---The subscriber has
IL removed to No. 26 Market street.
(three doors a6ore the old Stand, PHILAD.)
where he keeps constantly on hand a general
stock of all articles in his line-consis,ing Of
ORANGES, LEMONS. and all kinds of Fruit
in season; Almonds, Walnuts, Cream Nuts,
Ground Nuts plain and roasted; Pickles and
Preserves of all kinds-to which he invites
The attention of Dealers and Others visiting the
City. Goods packed at this establishment
warranted to carry safe.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
s. l.. HERRING, No. &c Market St.
3m622l above Front, south side, Philad
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Winfield WOO!en Factory,
year HartletOn. Union County.

FINHIS establishment Is now IN the best order
The machinery being nearly all new,
and none but the best of workmen employed.
the subscriber feels safe in saving that has
work shall not be surpassed by any establish
menr IN this or the adjoining counties.
His wagons will be around as usual. and
those wishing TO Palrunze his establishment,
will please avail themselves of that opPortu-
nIty.
IL I have also on hand, and intend keep
ing a choice assortment of Goods. such as
CiDths Safinsffs. Cdshmeres. 1icetd> BLinbefs,
Yarus, DC which | will sell low for cash. or
exchange for Woo and Country Produce gen.
eraIlv. MARK HALFPENNY.
Hartleton, April -, ls53-tf
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Lithographic Printing, sc.
ARL V0LkMAR is now IOcatpd On

AM 'VLN VI III ~ HUN lUCdltU VII
~ North Fourth street, near D. Phillips
Blacksmith shop. where LlTHOGRAPHIC
Views. Maps &c are made 10 order.
PICTURES for Framing, and for Drawing
Teachers.
The German and French Languages. Draw
ing, Painting and Draushtlng, taught by Mr.
Volkmar. LewIsburg. April, 1855
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FREEBURG ACADEMY

THE Spring Term OF this INSTITUTION
l. commenced on Monday, March 81, with
~ Students, and fair prospects for the future.
The advantages It offers, are many-among
which are: beauty and healthiu!ness OF loca-
ton the enterprise. hospitality and morality
Of The surrounding community; the division
of the school into Primary and Aeademie De
partmen,s the thorough and practical methods
of instruction pursued the very moderate
terms for Board (only :l.5O TO Sl.75p per week.
Tuition, &c. No industrious Student giving
this Institution a trial, can fail to improre or
feel al home at FREEBunG ACADEMY. Accom-
modations are provided for $50 Students.
Circu ars, Terms &c. cheerfuiy furnished
on application to
GEO F. M'FARLAND, Principal.
Freeburg, Snyder Co April s, 1856
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Lightning Rods.
ARMITAGE's
1yaicnt Glaancil1 Iiahinina RoNs,


and Ia this alone This Rod has been examined
by the most scientific gentlemen in the wofid-
Professors M'Murtrie, Johnson, " aIor and man
others that have examined them. recomn END sne
speak OF them IN the hI chest terms OF appreciation
and have pronounced Them the onl, safe rod. IL
use In thiso any other county for the protect
OF Lives and Propei ". One advantage Is to dI,d.
and throw back part of The elecrrc fund harml-..
to the clouds in time OF a stroke this enable, th,
rod to conduct that portion OF fluid that belong
to the earth without the slightest danger Of les.
wing the conductor. ] his rod has many Other
advantages over the old one. The only place Of
manufacturing isin
Vine 81 doors ADORE 18th, PhiladeLpAiq,
where ali persons are respectfully invited to c.l
and examine for themselves. For sale " holssas
OF Retail by THO'S ARMITAGE.
Orders promptly attended to. Terms cash.
These rods have been purchased and success.
iuli> used 10y the follow ing Individuals co,npani..
I'D corporaions. whose names are chseriuly
ubmItIed
In ana IHizad>lpAia-A d s. Roberts, G.o,,
sanizngrr. Jud=, BOWER, Judge Conrad. J. Muifora
John liones, C. Z Ctnney B nner, a. Oakl.y Coura
lhserso., the Blccklry Ain shOu-. And. ruih,r,
h'S j. l. "rant John Aotnlan, Thos. Grover Bate /
lioons Il thinkers, II. Simmons, Thus. Mott Co. NJ
Downing } + Grcrr, } ". Watson, c. HUM hr,,s, !
hlpiey Co. J. man, BARREN. J. Ovenshir u Pen
per Nr SHARP ess MIR. Martin, Dorbley Brir kl.v
Nj DAWSON Dr. Paul. : H. Towers Co. J Win.psuur
II Miller the Rcd Bank aotel, the L. e Arsenal III,
STrirE HaTGtn Commissioners Hall.
IN ih' st-ts II Ne'o Jersey-GeoTge Crisyin. Jud..
Call. Judge Dayton, John Nrtman, DR.. H. MNuras
BENZ Roberts. M. j. Downing
~ jNION COTNTT
HaT'isy Ip-Nark lalipsuny- " IN Foster, John Has
MlshJeI Peters Jacob snnth, David Filman, Route.
Mench. h'oTEe klsckner- Nor Beriin Court Hou.
and ''nlmi- ioner- Office Lims.toHs Tp-John Krt,-
,"'"' ti--hf Charles Wilson Hdshin9ton Tr.-Jot,
kGn,z imou kuntz- Ena Tp-Isaae Cou,dron. WAs,
D.sT IP.-Mlchael Holman
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-05-30

1EWELRY of the latest pattern Of llqual-
u tiles for sale a, the lowest City prices by
L.. YODER.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-05-30
Iha b,si ecII,,iica Of 6Iess ,c,r published.
VIP-TOP GLEE & CHORUS BOOK

VYP-T0P GLEE & CHORUS BOOK
i new and choice collection of Cory
rights never before harmonized. and many of
the Gems of Modern German and Italian com
posers arranged in familiar style, adapted TO
the use of Glee Clubs, Singing Glasses and
the Family Circle,
By c. JARVIS and J. A. GETZE.
This work contains great number of new
and favorite Songs, harmonized in style
adapted 10 general purposes,w while many Of the
gems of Mendessohn, Abt. kuchen and other
celebrated composers, are presented in an
original form. The great variety Of musical
compositions here introduced, eminenrly
adapis it to the taste and capacity of the
Singing School, the Glee Club, and the Family
Circle. [' Price-One Dollar.
Just published by LEE & WALKER. 1888
Chestnut ST. and J.BLIPPINCOTT 4 co. 30
North 4ih ST.. PHILAp.
Sample copies will be sent by mail. free of
postage, on receipt of 81 4m623
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Atkins Aut0maton, or
LF-Raking Rpaper and Mower

~ The bet C0mbined Hrciine IN use
SPECIAL NOTICE.-Firsi premium awar-
dei 10 the Atkins SelfRaking Reaper and
Mower" at the Stale Fair of Penn'a, in 1865 :;
also FIST premium al the Northumb'd County
Fair. Farmers wishing Atkins SelfRaking
Reaper and Mower can get i, delivered, free OF
lreighi,to Harrisburg, by giving Agents orders
before the first Of March, lS56. After that time
freight will be charged, making about twenty
dollars difference in price. Persons can get
Castings at any time, at the Mandatory in
Harrisburg, for Machines.
Apply to EDWARD d. SNYDER, Milton !;
Russell WRIGHT, Wiliamsport; or TO
JAMES PATTON,
CiSG General agent, a, Harrisburg
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Free of Charge.
TWO Splendid ParlOr EngravingS, en-

TWO Splendid ParlOr EnSraVlnSS, eh-
j titled .Boiron Abbey in the Olden Times, >
a splendid steel engraving from the celebrated
painting by Landseer, and the "Deparlure oi
the Israelies from Egypt" large and beau
tiful engraving from a painting by D.Roberts.
The retail price the above eneravngs Is - per copy
but will b. sent FREE cHAEGE ~ follows:
The subscribers have established n BOOK aofScf IN
and will furnish any book publication al
retail price Of any of the - Magazines such a. mar
pers Godeys Futnams, Graham's. Frank Lesles FASH
ions &C. will the magazines for year and
ropv of either above beautiful ensravugs, free o.
charge. if subserbing 10 81, aud 81. MataAne}
such PatersonS and chalens Ladies Christian An.
nusl. they vii. both magazines and copy oi
either Of the above .ncravIng>. =,
Every description of engraving wood executed WIN
n-atnsss and dispatch Views Of Buildings, NEWSPAPER
Headings Views of Machinery. Book illustrations Lohse
Certificates Business Cards, &c All orders sent by mar
promptly attended Persons wishing views a" their
building engraved send Dagureotype or sketch ol
the buildings hy mail or express.
Persons at distanc, having sealabe articles wouhi
find their advantage to address the Subscribers a.
we would act as agents for the sale Of the fame.
BYEAN PIERCE.
so. Souru THIRD STREET. PnLsDELPni,, Pa
J. H.. ByRAM. iytDi hh fihh'h'
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various diseases of the skin, it is unequdled.
Each cake is stamped WIN. CONWAY, los
South Second Street, Philadelphia. No other
is Genuine.
Improved Chemical Olive Soap,
Warranted TO Wash in Hard, Soft or Sail Water.
This Soap has powerful cleansing proper
ties, which readily remove Oil, PANT, Dirt,
&c, from every description of goods without
INJURY 10 them. For all domestic purposes II
is superior To any other Soap now IN use, and
20 per cent. cheaper than the common Rosin
Soap. Each bar is stamped WILLIAM CON-
WAY. l6s South Second Street. PhiL1deiphid,
manufacturer of FANCY AND STAPLE
SOAPS. Sperm, Stearine and Tallow Candies,
importer and dealer in Sal Soda, Soda Ash.
RoSn, &c.
Orders by mail promptly attended TO.
August "a. ls55-593m3
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WOODS
ORNAMENTAL Iron Works, Ridge

" Avenue. PnILaDELPHIA.-1he attention
of the public is invited 10 the extensive Manu-
factory and Wareroom of the subscriber, who
is prepared TO furnish, al the shortest notice,
Iron Railing of every description for Cemeta-
ries, Public and Private Buildings, also Yer
andahs. Balconies, Fountains, Seltees. Chairs.
Lions, Dogs, &c, and other ornamental Iron
Work of decorative character, all OF which
is executed with the express view OF pleasing
the taste, while they combine all the requi-
sites of beauty and substantial construction.
Purchasers may rely on having all articles
carefully boxed and shipped 10 their place OF
destination.
A book Of designs will be sent TO those who
wish TO make a selection.
ROBERT WOOD,
Ridge Avenue below Spring Garden ST. Phila
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\ OTlCE.-Having been appointed the

~ SEXTON TO the Lewi>bure Cemetery,
the subscriber would state that he is prepared
TO perform all duties connected with the burial
OF the dead, on short notice. Also thai he Will
attend 10 the re-intermenl of deceased persons,
under the direction Of their surviving friends,
Residence In the Lodge al the Gate OF the
Cemetery. GEORGE DONACHY.
Lewisburg, Nav 30. 1854
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GENUINE HONEY SOAP.

THE purity, irag-
L rance, and mild ,
emolllent properties off
this Soap, renders 1t es-
pecially deserving "a
place on every toilet. .
For chapped hands and
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GEORGE T. COLE

COOK and other STOVES just received ~
BEAVER & KRENbh
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Miscellaneous.
NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,

- WASHING TON, ID, C. =, : r..
THE THIRTY-FIP tn ANNUAL COURSE
Il Of Lectures will oommenoe on Monday, the
9Th Of October, and Terminate the Lei Of Mssch,
1857.
The Lectures viii be delivered a Anssouy, by
Obstetrics and Diseases % Women sud Chil1ren
by WV. p. JOHNSTON, NJ ID.
Msteris Med.o., The'aPsu.'os and ys'ene, BY
JosHvA RILEY, NJ ID.
The ne Pr,.oiPle' and Practice q s-Eey' BY.
Pathology, Practice Of Medicine and Clinzcal
Medicine, by GRAvroN TyLRs, ~. ID.
Chemistry and Pharmacy, by Lewis H. STEW
EK, NJ. ID. .. ..., r- ..,...
Physiology and Nicroscopaoal Anatomy, by
Jas. j. WARISs, NJ ID.
WIN. III TAYLOR, Prosactos and Desnonstrafor.
The entire expense for q flll course % Lec-
tureS ....ss..... ~ w
Matchmaking Fee, payable only once. 90
6radustipg expenses. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 90
Admission to the medical and surgical clinic
fT e Of charge
For further infxmatIon address WIN r. JOHN
sTON, NJ. D., Dean Of the Faculty.
Washington Inhrnary, Clinical Depart
ment
Like mos, similar isstitutiocs IN Europe, the
desks from which the public lectures are given,
and the wards for clinical instruction are Inc uded
under the same roof.
Daily clinics are given
p-Medical students desiring situations %
residents In this Hospital requested TO make
application by letter TO THOS MILLER, NJ. d..
ee desired. Six residents are 70 be chosen on or
about the LIST OF October.
THOs. MILLER, NJ ID.
ne s-eawtNovi Curator Of the Inhmarv.
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NEW FALL GOODS

TOHN II. sMOOT, NO. 119 SOUTH SIDE
Of bridge street, Georgetown, ID c., has re-
cel"ed his First Instalment Of FALL GOODS,
suited To the early demand, viz:
80 pieces Il all Style Muslin de Leines IS cts.
100 do English Prints, at TX cts.
do Black Silks, best makes
3So do shirting Cottons, comprising of oil the
moss approved makes
ID pieces Bro and Bid SneetinQ Cotton
~ do Irish Linens, good and cheap
3O dozen Damask Napkins, from 81 50 to S3 90
Table Cloths, and Table Damasks
Birds Eye, Huckaback and Board Towelltnp
Alendale and Marseiles Spreads
English Fur'd Chintzes from 12H to 1Sx cts
Bright Colors tall woody Muslin de LANES
Black Alapacas ard Muslin de LANES
5O pieces White, Red, and Yellow Flauneis
Gassimeres, Black French Doeskins and SattInetts
Tweeds, Checked and Plain Jeans
Checked Muslins, Cambrics, and Natnsooks
White and eolored Canton Flannels
Hem-siiched, Emb'd and Plain Linen Cambria
HandEeTcbiefs
6ents heavy Ribbed and Plain half Hose
Ladies' and childrens Cotton Hose of all kinds
SCENTS Merino and Cotton Shirts
Ladies Eerino and silk Vests, DC, &c
TO which large additions Will be made soon
from the large Auction and Importing Houses of
Pnuadelphie aud New York. Customers are In.
vitcd TO call early.
sc ll-sr JOHN II. SMOOT.
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SIAGER's
improved Sewing Machinaa

~ Whlen was granted the Highest Award of
the Paris Exhibition, thereby recsivina
the Worlds Verdict Of Superiority.
'NhE IMPROVEMENTS IN This MA
= chine has simplifed them In MANY yesnecfs
ana they arecapableof executing twice (he aponni
%hs ~o,n they did formerly in any given time.
psnae 81 sewing every variety Of foods perfect, !,
ssyUn h SUsom or heavy trace for harness can be
Of nas ~ any OF these machines by simple cbanos
cioaee, and thread In such manner tbss * @
Manusa,ay cannot detect fault.
thern ,Sact1refs, planters and famiIIe. ,,,u "a
are bnii, safe Machiaes to purchase a. thew
gst out Of orSsg and durable, and not iileiv ~
binding hats, can With guages attached for
on hand, at the loves 81 i,,." Go, constantly
Persons DESTROYS ofInfa"n,,,I -.tt ~
Ing Machines Will please address eeafding Sew
- nj. SINGER a IN
los Baltimore stree, N.Y.,
ssn.s 70, ",e are to these
eral Persons who have been fnduce6 ~ Ems lib
tnfestor machines under the pretext or t Soase
cheap, will And this benefit Indeed '0eins
mar ln-n =
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Miscellaneous.
Proposals for Erecting the Custom-House'
&C., at Georgetown. d. G.
TREASURY DEPARTaENT,

TREASURY DKPARraENTl !
September "a, 1856
SEALED PROPOSALS Will BIZ RE
- ceived at this department until the "a Gay OF
November. A. D. 1850, at 12 O'Clock at noon, for
the construction Of the Georgetown custom house
and post Office according to the plans ara specid-
cations prepared at this department; said propo-
sails TO De either fer the whole building, sepa-
rate for the different kinds OF work bills Of par
cells should accompany each bid, with the amount
of each kind Of work and the total amount carried
out the department reserviDg the right to reject
or accep. the proposals hereby invited, or any
parts thereof, when 1t deems the interest Of the
United states uiIes II; the department also re-
serves the right to exclude the bids Of any person
persons whom there Is just cause to believe will
not faithfully reform the contracts, or which
they have attempted to obtain by indirection ;
and all bids when there shall be parties interest
who do not join In the bids and all bids that
upon investigation, are below fair price for the
work.
Bids will be received In gross, at the o otion Of
the bidders but contract Will be ava I'd ed to
| such bidders until details are furnished the de-
partment OF the prices Of the different kinds OF
work and materials, which shall be subject to
the revision Of the department, that the gross
bid shall be equitaby apportioned upon the whole
work to guide the department in making l,ay-
ments.
Ninety per cent Of the amount of work done and
materials delivered, according TO contract price
(said amount to be escertained by the estimate Of
an agent Of the department, appointed for that
purpose,) Will be paid from time to time, as the
work progresses and ten per cent. re aimed until
the completion Of the contract, aad acceptance Of
| the work dc, by the agent aforesaid, and be
forfeited In the event Of non fulflment Of con.
tract
Contracts will be awarded only to master build
| ers and mechanics, and the assignment thereof,
except by consent of the Secretary Of the Treasu-
nv, will be a forfeiture Of the same.
Zach proposal must be accompanied by writ
ten guarantee, signed by two responsible PERSONS
| certified to be so by the United States district
jud attorney Of the said district) in the Gum
Of s. 600. for the whole work. or Of prOpOrtiOnate
amount, IL for any part that the bidder Will, when
required, II his proposal be accepted enter into
a contract and bond, with proper and sufficient
securities fer It's faithful performance.
Plans, Specifications, and working drawin rs
can be examined after thirty days, and other n
formation obtained on application to the depart
ment.
The proposals must he sent to this departing nt
addressed to the Secretary Of the Treasury, (en-
dorsed 90 Proposals. for the Georgetown Custom
House, DC ~ and will be opened at O'CLOCK
p. m Of the last day named for receiving the
same JAMES GUTHRIE
se2i-2aw6Odays Secretary Of the Treasury.