Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-01-21
Terrace Foundation
Cornice 609 {. 1 i.

Specification of Cut Granite w Ork
and Masonry Wanted, to Conn
pIcte the Founda ton and Base
ment of the New State House ut
Columbia, S. c..
l. Masonry Of Foundation Piers for the Porticos
This part of the work consists Of the two upper
courses of the portico foundations, containing atos
uether 233 stones, of such dimensions as shown in
the annexed sty the stone for it to be sound gran
ite free of sap and seams, to be worked to the re-
quired dimensions, pin.hammerc on their inside
Joints beds and builds and pointed off square on
their outer faces The bids for this work to be made
per perch of Is cubic feet for foundation piers OF
portico.
Q. Finished Granite Work for the Basement.
a The whole Of the exterior facing, piers and cor
ices of basement, consists. rs per annexed list, OF
1858 stones arranged in headers and stretchers,
and of such finished dimensions as thereby shown
in said list Also for the interior, square piers,
80 Doric huted columns, Of "a inches diameter at
the base, and 81 Doric caps for the same; all Of
which must be worked fine and true, as per draw
inrs and details, in the best manner. The exterior
facing, or aslar Of the basement, must be worked
tor the wings Of the building and the sides Of The
porticos) with fine cut beveed, or rustic joints, and
one inch fine cut margin around the face OF each
stone the reminder OF the face to be with inclined
rustic stripping, Us per samples on the yard All the
facing under the porcos to be cut fine, with flush
Joints in the best manner as well the reveals, or
returns to all the windows and doors, as per sample
ON the ward The beds. builds and joints TO be all
kept full, and to be well hammered clear back; The
front edge returns worked back fine, for 3 inches
all around, and the end backed oft square 10 the
proper dimensions Of each stone, all as per sample
on the yard.
All the aforesaid cut stone-work must be Of the
best quality Of granite, free from all defects, such
as iron, veins, seams, sap, &c. and Of uniform Color
and to couturnl with the sample exhibited in the Of
fee, and labeled "Granby."
Th. finished work to be stacked, or deposited OH
the ward at such places and in such assorted quanti-
ties near the building as may be designated by the
Architect and all of the work and material shall
be subject to the inspection and approval OF the
Architect. The decision Of the Commissioner TO
be final.
The bids for the rough granite alone, delivered at
the ward, may bc separate from the cutting, and
should be per cubic loot; the measurement 10 be
taken BY the actual sizes of the finished stone ready
to be set The method Of measuring finished work
will he the following, and the bids should correspond
with it, aud be given per square foot:
l. Per square foot Of face, OF striped work, lnc'u-
sivc Of the beyeled rustic joints and fine cut draft
around.
9. Per square foot Of Beds, builds and joints,
worked ,as before specified. inches fine on The
edge, and the rest in-hanmered.
3. Per square foot Of fine cut fnce-work.
1. Per Squire foot nf backing OIL
5. Per square foot Of cornice, as per drawing,
measuring CIR, and length,
6. Per piece of Doric column, Shafts, caps and
bases, finished as per drawing.
For all these measurements, the actual szes OF
the finished stone, with their given dimensions, will
be taken. JAMES JONES.
Commissioner New State House.
January IA, 1857. st