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Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-01
LATER FROM NICARAGUA

Costa Rcan papers of April 8th contain letters
from Gen. Mora TO the Minister of war, saying that
| Walker is hemmed in Plaza at Rivss. The allies
are enlrenching themselves within four hundred
yards. Walker is subs stingon mule and dog flesh
KiSGsroN, JAMAICA, April 23.-An English man
OF var carried into st. Anus American schooner
from Africa to Cuba, with 37S slaves, 1877 had died
on the passage, and the remainder were in starg-
| ing condition. 1t is rumored that another SLAYER
was of the coast British steamer started in
pursuit IF her
The steam frigate Niagara was spoken Satur.
day 200 miles from Sandy Hook, under sails by the
| Washington.
The President has appointed Lewis G. Pyles
| Register Of land Office at New Evansville, Floriia,
and Abraham II. Palmer receiver OF public monies
at Council Bluff, Iowa
New YoRK, April % The clipper Sword Fish,
from Manila oath Of March, has arrived, and re-
ports that she cotton sup burnt TO the waters
edge-htitude G3t, longitude H.
! Next day she saw cotton ship or bark burnt be-
| low the lower deck
LAwRENcE, KANSAS, April, 95th.-Secretary
Stanton addressed the citizens last evening. He
was introduced by Governor Robinson. He said
the Territorial laws must be enforced and the Ter
ritorisl taxes paid. The latter proposition was
negatved by the audience. The Address liz
tened TO and respected.
New York, Apr. 29th.-The Quaker City has
arrived.
BosToN, April, 29th.-The Steamer Hansa from
Bremau, 9th arrived short of Coal Eight Cabin
and 500 Steerage passengers. She reports large
6 Ids of ice on the banks
WASHINGTON, April 30-Huiseman, the Aus
TRAN, is making arrangements TO spend four months
10 Europe.
B. B. Howard has been appointed Postmaster at
Galena, illinois.
NEw YoRK, April 80 -Advices from San Saliva
dor state that the partition OF Nicaragua has been
consummated, native Ncaraguans consenting
The City of Washington sailed today.
ST. LOUIS, April S0.-The rivers are all falling
slowly. Weather is cool.
Hazeltine has been convicted of the murder of
Chss. Block, canal boat captain. The murder
was committed last summer.
WASHINGTON, April Soc G. Andrews resign
ed his position u the Office Of Solicitor OF Treasury.
He goes to Minnesota to practice law.
ST. LOUIS, April 80 Salt Lake sdvices have been
received to the 25th of February. The Legislature
pas ed an act TO establish a military school of in
fantry and cavalry tactics.
The Deseret News has an artida to prove that
Federal Government has no power 10 appoint Ter
ritoriai oficers.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-01

I'M SATURDAY, the 2d Nay next, the premises, 1
~ will sell that Valuable Property Cherry street, be-
LONGING to the Christian Church. adning the resid ence OF
A. j. Morris ESQ., The permanent location Of the custom
house at the Of Church and Cherry immediate
removal ct the Post Office opposite corner and other
Contemplated improvements win nuke Cherry Of
the most important streets OF thriving and prosperous
city, The Lot will be sub into or three Of
venient size.
TERNS-6 r. IS and 81 months for satisfactorily
endorsed, payable 10 bank bearing interest and lien
tanned Sale ct IL O'Clock A. NJ
A. V. 8. LINDsLgY.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-01
First Spring Fair

II ED by the Davidson County Agricultural and Me-
IL chancal Society, be held the Grounds OF the
State Bureau the Tth, sth and 9th Of May. Family
Tickets 81 admitting whole families the ground during
Fair may be had at the Office Of Robert Lusk ESQ Col
eye Also single TcGets for children, ladies gen
uemen.
THOMAS h. JOHNSON, Treasstrer.
anrT-dkWfd a "A
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-01

u The CITY of H'"tsUiRe wss expected last
night, and is advertised TO leave for Memphis this
evening at O'Clock. She maintains her reputa-
lion for being one Of the best crafts running in this
river Capt Wash. Weaver commands her and
Sam B. Glenn dictates at her desk.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-01

.RLA.NK BOOKS :
Regal, nsde,n. Deal. ana caP asss, fan boaaa.
Cap slss. hafs ksund.
Mssaorsuauss Books, Nth sna uiihosl locks.
PISS hooks, An siEEs.
Ksisu.a sSr PTS Cor he \. and 7. a A. Railroad.
nal. II L.dine, Arnsd's Rsusd. MayhSd Ssysa Ink.
aui.sss saa arnsas R-d haas. niet as Paper. ssnd,
oa. Esssus ada Cap Rapsf 4nueans RapsF, Ensslpsske
Tos ssls ~ artse - chM y SILK.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-01

OPERA AT THE NASHVILLE THEArRE.-The New
Orleans Opera Company, make their frs: appear
ance in this city, she Nashville Theatre Tonight
IN Ia SonaRLu'a. This Company have fine
reputation, and they have received the high 81 Gu
coaiums at other places where they have given
their popular entertainments, aud We anticipate 8
treat ;or the mosir-ioving cir Eens of Nashville,
that Is but -doln 60 be eIjlyed. We shall have
more to say of this Company on to-morrow, alter
We have bad sn opportunity If hearing them.
= The New 0heaus Bee, iaspsaking OF Miss Hob
soS-tbe Prima Donna Of the cJmpAuy--in Po.
cahontas, saye:
"Mlss Gsorgina HodsOn is the GENES Of the per-
formaece, and perfectly iuimitable. Lovely IN
person, and noble aud dignihsd IN her carriage,
sue 30 sings aud acts Gus the lore OF Toe lndiaa
maiden t0ut but tor the fact that the piece Is ba
le.qae, we might readily iBagias Pocahoat4s be-
krs Us. The delusiou Is perfect"
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-01
TESTIMONIALS AND REFERENCES.

OFFIcB BUcKEYE STATE iEsuRAScx COMPANY,
ClxosNArI Dec i6, 1885 !
To II CozcERH: This IL 20 certify that
have examined Specimens ard Roofs Of w. E. Childs Cos
"Elastic Fire and MaterP Proof cement R0Oh and be-
eve TO be eminenty superior other KIND % Roof
ing In witness Of trial Of one o.
these kooE from large volume Of fame from adjoining
building which struck directly upon the roof and cornce
peariy half hour. Il stood the tria beyond al
pectation, and saved the bnnding, 7. NJ. HAsKELL,
President Buckeye ssAss INSURANCE 20.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-01

FoR LOuIsvILLE.-The stiuach and reliable
steamer d. A. Given, leaves for Louisville this
evening Those wishing passage, or having Height
fort by pltroniziag the Given.
Capt. CHAMAeSE will be found reliable and
safe officer. Mr.. j. A. MossOP, the gentIemanIy
clerk, presides in the eice to the satisfaction Of
al who have business to transact with him.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-01
Southern Pacific Rail Road Stock.

FEW shares, can be had BY applying the Bank Of
n Nashville or At the City Hotel-rSSm 20.
r.ru 1utb
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-01
CO NJ NJ f r G. lAL.

DAILY PATRIOT OFFICE,
NAY LIST, 1851.
The markets yesterday very dull We heard Of no
transactions either Cotton Tobacco. Very little
done In Bacon. Quotations unchanged.
Charleston Market.
TUESDAY April Is i2:54P --CcrTss-There IL no
et Parties agree. Sales 200 bales AZ lSc.
Augusta Market.
TUESDAY Apr. 2ssh 2 M.-CorTnN-ws have no change
notice the market. The few sales making at the
following range Of prices:
Low q Stri.t Nj idlng. ..lsalSH
Good dfddnng. ...lSH tlS&
Mideling Fair TO FLh ....-.............-.l4c-
THE MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
NKw York, April 30-Cotton firm. Flour de-
pressed. Wheat unsettled, white $50, red 1853; corn
yellow Soc, mixed 70. Prime pork 10 70ale rs.
CHICAGO, April SO.-Beef l6l. Lard firm; whis-
Ky hrm. Linseed OIL declined lc; iron dull, de-
clined 81, sales at 81. Lead, quiet. FreghIs Ia
active. Stocks, active.
CIEcISsArI, April So.-FlOur inactive, IS GOA
10. Bailey, 81 r.. Oats, 55c. Corn Csc, 10
active. Whisky, advanced lie, active; sales, 94t'
25c. refused for tomorrow delivery. Mess purk
$2l 50l2l rs. aud bouysnt Lard firm at l4c.-
Bul4 sides. %; middlng liz.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-01
The Good TempIars.

This is an institution of temperance, established
in this State il December last. The first in this
State was organized in Nashville on the 18th of
December with only e'even members. Now there
are some 80 Lodges. and membership of about
1900, with constant increase.
TIE Grand Lodge of the State was organized 10
Nashville on the 18th Of February, with spresen-
tA.ivts from nine Subordinate Lojges
This order possesses features that are not pecu-
liar to any other Temperance organization. In the
'In dependent Order of Good Templars," Male and
Female from the age Of years. associated to-
gether in one common cause against the evils of in
temperance. The initiation is ffty cssts, aud the
three Degrees 95 cents each. The dues Us Low as
Jne cent a week.
The beneficial system in not embraced, yet Char
ity is one Of the prominent charact.risu Of the
order.
In il Father aud Son, Mother aud Daughter,
Husband aud VIE may labors together for the pro-
motion Of Temperance.
To procure a charter for Lodge, il requires
petition with ten names and eight dollars forward
ed 10 the G. W. Secretary at Nashville.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-01
BY TELEGRAPH.
BY THE NATIONAL LINE.
Reports Furnished BY the Associated Press.l
Arrival of the Illinois.
LATER FROM NICARAGUA.


NEW YoRK, April 2s.-The Steamship Illinois
has arrived, bringing 500 passengers, and nearly
Sl.50o, 600 in specie. She left Aspiuwail on the
2oh. The Stephens brought down nearly s., 0O0,-
200.
The sloop Cysne, and the British lrigste Tartar,
had left Aspinwall. The latter took the remainder
of Lockridge's men, about 200. who we're to be
sent to the States. She left San Suan to blockade
CarttageDa
Commissioner Morse took passage on the GraDa-
de for New OIlesns.
On the arrival Of Lorkridge's men at Greytown,
they were protected by the British gun boats from
the Costa Ricans whoIollowed them down. Lock-
ridge remained at Greytown.
The Costa Ricans bad appointed the goth for 60
ishing the stEsck on Walker. Their papers give a
different account of the battle at Rivss. MarcA 9th.
They cay Walker had 900 men, and was routed at
the point Of the bsyon.t with great loss of and
ammunition. Deserters from Walkers army say
thatin the battle on the leth near San Jorge, 100
6llbusters were killed. The allies lost 20 killed
and Sc wounded
By the last accounts per the same papers, Mora
was on the north and south sides of Rivas, within
400 yards of the Plaza, and was coon 70 open ire.
LATEST.-March 26.-Fghtng continued at
Riyas four days without much damage TO either side
There bad been some corre )ndence between
the Costs Rican Genl. Xattuch aud Capt. Davis OF
ST. Msry's The latter refused TO Interfere be-
tween the belligerentss
The news from California is meage An act
passed by the last Legislature for the p-otec-
ton of actual seitlers has been declared uncoDstl-
tutionsl by the Supreme Court Miuing interests
are prosperous By fire, az Sacramento, the CAL
ifornia Stage Co. lest $50 600. Thomas wright Jr.
lawyer oil Philadelphia, committed suicide at
San Francisco on the 9th. Elk senator FoOte ad-
yises the American Party 70 oisband. There are
serious discussions among the Aormans at San
Bernardiuo.
CALLAo, Mar. 26th.--The English Admiral in the
PacGc had seiz. ID the Peruvian insurgent vessels.
Lea & Tumbes vessels still loading at Chin
chas, uLder the permits from the insurgent, VI
vance.
The San Francisco markets dull. Dry Goods,
Clothing and Boots sold very low at auction-and
at heavy loss to importers. Money easy. No
provisions had been made for the payment OF the
State debt. No sales Of State StccSs.
OREGON, Mar. 26th.-Tne steamer Portland wac
carried over the tails at Oregon City, on the l7th
of March, killing Capt. Jameson ami seamen, and
entirely destroying the boat.
Fears are entertained of another outbreak in
Washington territory.
HoSoLULA, March ia schooner has arrived
with guano from Nantucket Islands. The islands
have been taken possession ofb Americans
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-01

The only departure was the Aiida for Paducat
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-01

FIRST OF MAT.-As this is Msy-day, We hear of
quite number Of excursions which are to take
place il the weather is favorable.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-01

ments Of several retail dry good houses which ap-
pear 10 to-dsy's poper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-05
VOL. TX.
GAUrIER's FRENCH REsTAURANT,

252 Pa. az bstween 12th and 13th SITS.
THE PROPRIETOR OF THE ABOVE ES-
Il tablishment desires to call public attention to
his increased and unsurpassed facilities for con-
ductiRg and supplying everything In his line Of
business
He is prepared TO supply at a few hours notice
the largest DINNERS, BALLS, and PARTIES
with everything pertaining to the most fashion
able entertainments, and or the most reasonable
terms.
ENTIRE DINNERS and DESSERTS fur
nished Families without any trouble 10 the fam
lily and at moderate charges
FIRST-CLASS FRENCH COOK will be
sent to private houses at 81 per day; and market
ing and such articles as they may wish purchased
will be furnished at cost. Also, China, Glass,
Silver Ware, and Table ORNAMENTS.
One or more I" dishes" sent to any part OF the
city at short notice
At my establishment will be found elegant
suites Of Parlor, Reception, and Dining Rooms
furnished In the best manner, always ready.
NV Restaurant offers great advantages to gen.
uensn rooming out; they can be supplied with
meals at all koxrs.
Particular attention Is desired to my new style
Of superb CONFECTIONERY which for purity
and delicacY Of flavor are unequalled.
G. GAUTIER,
dec O. 252 Pa avenue bet 18th and 18th SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-05
CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENS WARE
nR. H. MILLER, SON d CO.,

NH. II. MILLER, SON & CO, ~N
ESff importers direct from Liverpool 10 o&fA
mfM Alexandria, beg leave 20 call the at Tps{y
va29 tention Of dealers, hotel keepers and Efa
others OF Washington and Georgetown to their
stock of GOODS, which, for extent and variety
will compare favOrably with any establishment
IN the Eastern cities.
Che connexiOn Of their senior par tier with the
manufacturers Of Europe and the United States
for upwards Of 80 years, has given him advan-
tages In the purchase Of goods, equal II not supe-
Tior, to any house In the trade An ins pection of
goods and prices will satisfy all parties that pur-
chases can be made Of them upon the most favor
able terms
French China Dinner Sets, gilt and decorated
French China Dinner Sets, gold band and plain
white
French China Vases, Pitchers, Toilet Sets, DC
other articles OF Teaware
And Dinner Ware, separate from sets
India China Dinner Sets and separate articles al
ways on hand
White Granite Wars in every variety, In sets, and
separate from sets, as may be desired
Blue Printet or Liverpool Ware, the same
Common Edged, White and Rockingham Ware
in full supply.
Cut, Pressed, Plain and Moulded Glass Ware
from the best establishments In the Eastern and
Western States, which will be sold by the pack
age or otherwise
Experienced packers employed. Goods put up
by US can be transported by eny mode without
breakage
Fare by the steamboats, from Washington to
Alexandria, almost hourly, l2k cents each way
A quarter OF dollar thus spent may save many
dollars. dec l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-05
OFFICIAL.
TREAsUKr DEPARTMENT, Nov. 90, 1856.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Nov. 90, 1856.
Notice is hereby given 10 holders of stock Of the
loans OF the United Sfa'es. that this dcpayim. ut
will purchase the same until the 81 Of March next
unless the sum of 81 800 OJ9 shall be previously
Obtained, anG will pa addition to the interest
accrued from The date Of the last semi annual div
dend Of interest thereon, together with one days
additional interest for the money to reach the
dor, the following rates of prcmiYm said socks
For the stock Of l842, a premium ofl0 per cent
For the stock OF 1877 and Is4e, premium of l6
per cent; and for The stock of 1850, commonly
called Texas Indemnity Stock, premium of6 per
cent.
Certificates OF stock transmitted to The depart
ment, under this notice, must be assigned to the
United States, by the party duly entitled to receive
The proceeds II Gent between Ga;e hereof and he
LIST day Of Janu1y next, the current half ars i'll
teres, must be assigned ny the present sockholer,
or it viii b. payablG as heretofore, and cores
ponGug deduction b. male from the amount pay.
abe for the stock.
Payment for the stocks assigned and tia .smt-
ted will be male by drafts on the Assistant Treasu
rersa at Boston, New York, or PhiIa teIpha, at the
option Of the parties entitled TO receive the money,
which should be expressed in the letters accompa
ny.ng II" certificates. JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secretary of the TT asury.
dec l-dt3dMarcht
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-05
Observation-Disclosures!

EURS!-FURS.!-F
THNODD &c CO, UNDER BROWNS HOTEL,
u beg leave TO announce the arrival from Lon
don and Paris Of their splendid collection Of
RIGA FURS, made in the most fashionable
styles from seasoned SOft-dressed Skins They
would invite particular attention 10 th9ir elegant
and much admired
MANTILLA TALMAS,
PEILERINE VAN DYKES,
VICTORINES, with 81 uffs and Cuffs TO match,
Of HUDSON BAY SABLE,
MINK, STONE MARTIN,
FITCH & MOUNTAIN MARTIN,
SIBERIAN AND RUSSIA SQUIRREL,
LONDON LUSTRB1,
BLACK LYNX,
and EKMINE;
RICH FUR TRIMMING,
for Cloth and Velvet Closks;
SWANSDOWN TRIMMINGS;
ELEGANT SIBERIAN SQUIRREL ROBES,
for Cloak Innings, or cut for Trimming;
Ladies' and Gentlemen's FUR GAUNTLETS;
Gentlemen's TRAVELLING MUFFLERS,
Of Beaver, Otter, Nutria, and Sea Fur;
CARRIAGE ROBES,
OF Bear, Fex, and Buffalo Skins.
TODD IL co for the past twenty five years
have devoted much attention to this branch Of
their trade, purchasing exclusively for cash. sell
ing at moderate prices, and by adhering to their
determination to deal In no article that would not
bear the strictest scrutiny, they have secured a
large and increasing trade from al parts Of the
country.
Purchasers are invited 10 visit their establish
ment and examine the most extensive STOCK
OF FURS south Of New York. oc 31-3t&eotf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-05
STANDARD SILVER WARE.

Il AM NOW MANUFACTURING PURESIL-
IL yer Spoons, Folks, Ladies', Butter, Fish, Pie,
Cake and Ice Cream Knives, Sugar Shovels and
Tongs, Napkin Rings, Cream, Gravy, Mustard
and salI spoons, &c, &c on my own premises
and 10 rst palm of on the public Northern man
uffctured articles (Which cannot always be re-
Siied on as genuile) for my own b1t every article
= made In my establishment can and will be war
-Fanted as above.
- WATCHES AND JEWELRY
y. OF every description, AMI In great variety,
stantly on hand and receiving fresh arrivals al
most every dav Fine ClS ks) Gold Watches
frpm $40 to $3.50, and warranted correct time
Seepers Coral, Cameo, Mosaic aud plain Gold
sbraceiets, Plns and rings, lin sets or by the
,single Piece) Gold Vest, Fob, Guard, ChatalaIn
and Neck Chains, Seals, Keys, Lockets, Charms
and general assortment Of goods usually kept
IN JewelFy Store
Fine Watch Repairing done by an experienced
and competent workman, and ali work warranted
20 give satisfaction at 33s Pennsylvania avenue.
dec d- II. o. HOOD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-05

A HARD CASE IN LAWN. G., veteran
lawyer Of Syracuse. used 10 tell story OF a
client, an impetuous old farmer by the name
of Merrick. who In olden times had dihcuf-
~ with s cabinet maker As was usual in
such cases, the matter excited good deal OF
interest among the neighbOrs, who severally
allied themselves with one or the other OF the
coutonding parties At length, however, 10 the
mutual disappointment of the allies, the prin-
cpals Effected compromise, by which Mer-
rick was TO take, in full Of all demands, the
cabinet makers note for forty dollars, at SIX
mouths. "pGyoHe IN oabin,t vare-
Lawyer G. was called upon 70 draft the
necessary papers TO consummete the settle
rnent, which, having been duly executed and
delivered, the latter was supposed 10 be fully
end smicably arranged.
C. ssw no more OF the parties until about
six months after, when one morning. Just "a
he vas opening his Ofice, cid Mr.. Merrick
came riding furiousIy up, dismOunted, and
rushed in, defantly exclsiming, Il say,
Squire, am 5OhEd 10 take cobfhs ''
II seems, on the note falling due, the obsti-
nate cabinet maker had refused to pay him in
any other way
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dec l9-dlw6ealw
Proposals for Erecting the Marine Hospital
at St. Marks, Florida.
TREA,URY DEPARTMENT,

TREASCRY DEPARTMENT,
WAsHISGTOy, Decemb"T 27, 1856
DROPOSALS Wilt De RECEIVED AT THIS
deplrimen ent until the t5,h day of February, A D
1857, - o'Clcck on, for The construction OF the
Marine Hospital authorized 10 b. erected a. II.
Ma a-ks, Fia.iCa according TO the plans aDd Specif
IcIs prepared al this depa -tment; said pTop0sa g
10 b. either fer the whole building or SCI ate for
the different kinds q work; bills Of parcels must in
every case accompany "a III hid; with the amount uf
each KIND II wnrk, AM IN total amount Gained ont;
me department vi3g the righi 20 rel act Ce;
III. popo' ais hereby invited, any paris thereof,
when II drtRj the interest Of the UnItet States re.
quiTCs il; hr depaTm at also reserves the right 20
exclude the 4 Of any person or persons who there
is just cause believe will no; faiihfuy perfI m the
contract or which they Lave attempted 10 Oh an
by indirectOn; and all bids when there s. all par
ties interested who do not Join In the bids, asd all
hi iha', upon iuvcstga ion, below fair price
for the wora.
Bids Will bs receiv I'd in gross, and c1ntia 4
will b. awarded to a biider unless details fu-
niShed the department Of The prices % the different
kinds ct work and mae 'eria', which shall be subject
10 the rvisi0n o! the dcparim"n mt, 80 ihat it NAV
adopt the whole part of hs bid, tho interest Of
the United Sia1S my Se5uI q.
Ninety per cen. of he am lunt o. work done and
materials dplivr red, according 20 contract prcc,
cad am unit 10 be acertainrd b. The estimate Gf an
aG"UI0f lie dFpar meUt appointed hat purpose }
will be raid from time 90 lm@, "a the work pro
greS 80, ID I, per cent. retained until the compile
ton Of the COnt'a'' and dcCep a1ce O' the work q,
event OF non ufm mt Oi Coa'lact
Con racts will b. az AIDED only q master builders
and m mechanics, aud the sigRm Mt thereof, cTcep'
By OF tie secretary OF The Tr, asuTy, viii be
q forfeiture OF the same.
Each propo> a mus! b. acCGmTa1ied by written
antee, signed by TWO responsible persons, (cer-
titled to bo ly the United States district ildge
attorney IF hl al district ~ the sum - OGO for
the VIII e work, 81 prop riinTae am ur'. 'f for
ary par that the b iter will when required, ii hs
proposal d. accepted, enter into contact aud bond,
with proper and sufficient sccurIt : fIS lis IaIhr
performance.
FOrm o; hond and certif' a.e required win be fur
nished on apGliCa ion to the department.
Plans, specific a';ons, and working drawings can
he rad on pliCa'iOn To the dHTaument.
No bid riH be considered unless Il f;Ju complies in
nl its details wih the requirements Of This Garerfse
uPnt.
The proposals must be sent to th- department,
addressed 10 the Secretary Of the THasurv, ana
plainly endorsed d" Proposals rfhe Marine Hospital
at 81. Marks, Fla ,aGd Il be opened a. one O'Clock,
p. m. of The last cay namrd for receiv,nCthc anne.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
dec 20 3tawiFrb25+ Secretary of tn" Trea.ury