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PRomARAFroW.

Washington. Sept. s.

W6snibgtons sept. ..
The Nations thanks are rendered BY
the President to Admiral FarngVs nd
Maj. Gen. Canby.s FOR ths skin asd A6f-
mony With which their recent operations
in Mobile harbor end against Forts Pow
ell, Gaines and Morgan were planned and
c.yfiRd into execution; also. to Admiral
Fsh18ut and Maj. Gen. Granger uDdes
whose Immediate command they were
conducted, and tho gallant commanders
On ses and hnd and to the sailors and
soldiers engaged in the operation for the
energy and courage which under the
blessing Of Providence have been crown
ed .wih brilliant susetss, snd las voa for
's6sn tie applause and thanks Of The ma
ton. (Signed)
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-09-06

"A fast young man on his return from
his 6rst visis to the Hest NJ giotiagly
describing the beasty Of tie sit1a1ioa and
the fertility Of the soil Of town where be
had spoR about two. months, s'How
about the wstsr, Gust" asked ah iSqdis-
tive M Msi5 f5lend. y folsos y ~. itl' res-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-09-06

r. The peace party having abandoned
their country in her hour Of danger, now
find it an easy task to desert their loud
mouthed professions, and become the sup
porters of Mcclellan. Such "dirt-eat-
ing 10 unparalleled in political history
such complete abandonment Of principles,
such disregard Of professions, has never
before been Witnessed,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-09-06

The speaking viii be at o'clock p NJ. except Ma
rion Cedar Falls Lansing Dubuque and Clinton where
1t viii be at Pm.
Other appointments for Mr. DARWIN will be announced
In due time. M UoxIE
Chairman State Cen. Com.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-09-06

H"Cornelius O'Dowd," whose con.
tfibutip6s "a Black wood have ecreated pdch
marked attention, vas recently stated to
be nom dc pl,sss Of Sir Edward Bulwer
Lytton. This is now denied, and the
name Of Charles Lever is given as the
writer. .s--sva *. i - - ssst
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-09-06
MiolaellT DISPATCHES
FRon RIpHaaoysn PAPnss.
-
Three Rebel 0enerals Xiuha
Washinpton Sent

Washington Sept. s.
kichmond papers say that in tbe battle
near Atlanta our troops were at FIRST re-
posec' ost saaily drove the enemy back
..'n nesv5 ro.s' including three Generals,
yen. Lev wallace IN compaIy y with
ueo. 0fsns ylslfed Gen. Wsrrei at ~
,roI. ,. yesterday. hunoIJ give General
"aiiace IN important command in this
department
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-09-06

yTl1T'c RthwsPof1tfHbpEsbu
The hsknsf Bstgtts, from Lfss sstpooi,
25th, Londonderry, 46th. paced hsfs lata
last night. knrT r1
Go noVo a impoRtsneo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-09-06
New York. Sent. s

W. r. Swann has been nominated for
Congress BY the Free State Unio 10 Asso.
ciation u Baltimore.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-09-06

IHE AARCH or sCIviL1xArION.-A A
rapid sxanipa tios Of human laws, put in
relation with the laws of nature, has
shown rs the world shakisg iss chains and
marching with frm steps towards truth.
Ia order 70 compless this picture. let US
cast our eyes upon the moral condition
OF the globe, not in the marrow limits Of
the kingdoms which divide the soil, but
- the larger divisions established BIZ forms
Of faith, which properly constitute peo-
pie. The lnmieous track is entirely in
the prorgsss Of the Gospel, because the
Gospel 10 its primalive purity IL only
new expression of the laws of nature.
which originally uttered only good will to
man. Let the influence of this light be
measured, and it will be easy to under
stand the future Of the human race, At
the present hour, more than third of the
Inhabitants Of the globe have received the
law Of Christ, and live under the power
OF that word which creates nations
Europe is the centre OF this civilization.
and France and England the points OF
departure. There, in the isolated cabi-
nets OF few wise and good, the des,inies
OF the future seem to be prepared there
spring up and develop those generous
thoughts Of humanity and liberty, whose
circle continually enlarge, spreading thro'
Europe. and from Europe multiplying it.
self through the world.
Into this sublime league of intelligences,
the United Strtes OF America come with
the ardor Of young manhood, to unite
with old Europe. More fortunate than
We, they have had no "Middls Ages" -
England, 10 her desire for mastery, in
spired them with the need of iudepend-
ence. Thsy learned from their masters
to cherish liberty, and the frst ness Of
their glory came like grand example 10
the trans Atlantic nations. Young Amer
lea was free at her birth No habits Of
sersitude. no regrets for the past, no
Gothic prejudices troubled her victory.
She had uot to combat theocracies which
crush down the masses into the depths Of
misery and ignorance sbe sees not one
acre Of her soil polluted BY the Brahaminic
superstitions, or d,sgraced by the fiery
zeal Of proselytism. ALI the sects estab-
lishsd there, have claim in a greater or
less degree. to the spirit of the Gospel
Oh spectacle before unseen by mortal
eyes America was born with liberty,
liberation aud intelligence. She escaped
at the sane time ffou monarchy and bar
barism. Her oldes, memories are those
of glory and freedom. and without having
passed through lhe darkness Of Infancy,
she reaches the age OF truth, rich 10 the
experience and in the rights OF the human
race. Thus one-third of the Inhabitants
of the old world and almost the whole oI
the new-two hundred and seventy mil
lions Of men-form together the army ei
civiliza,ion!-[ From the French of Louise
Aime Martin.
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Boston, Sept. S

Major Read Sanders OF the rebe | army
died IN Fl. Warren on Saturday at the
age Of 81 years. The deceased was
con OF George N. Sanders.
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FoRr Manssoy, August 2oth, 1861
Mr. T. .. HOWELL.
ESsssr Gets City. Keokst.
Please announce my name an Independent Union
Candidate for Clerk of the District Court Of Lee County
for next election. Your, respectfully,
sxe2sdtf n. F. STEMPEL
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Washington, Sept. 5.
A salute of one hundred guns was fred
to-day by order of the President, in hon.
or of the victory at Atlanta.
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Fort Monroe. Sent

Fort Monroe, Sept. 8.
The Gag Of truce steamer New York
ariyed from James River last evening
With % officers, 10 Surgeons and 4l5 en-
listed men, 10 charge OF Maj. Mulford,
Asst Agent. They left during the night
for Annnpnlis.
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New York. Sept. 5.

The Tribune says Simon Draper has
bsehI ssnnilels = I I'D lOll{ z ~ Barney
resigaed.
The steamer COSTA Riea, from AsDis
1plA arrived NTH e350, ,0oO ],
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Nfm ADVERTISEMENTS.
FsTRAY NOTICE-strayed from


ESTRAY NOTICE-Strayed from
III the farm af the suhscriser living miies Of
Msaphis. No, on the Memphis and AexansriA foad
two borses: one dark bay, fifteen hands high, aboft
tt hns been nchad and docked has white face
and think cne white feet about years old had
shoes on his front when he e is htle tender in
hi. front feet h ef good appearance and carriage The
other iighbay, about hands high, rather dull They
are 10th branded ~. 8" the ieff shoufder and y. C.
on tr iefs hip Any informxon 10 regard them viii
be thnnkfuily received and literally rewarob by inform
fng D. j. Brice of Keokhk myself at EtnA r. O. Scot
land Co., r. The hurscs together when last he ard
from near Nj. Sterling J.T.L LYNN,
sept6'dSt -
Ion saALE-A Brick Cottage Dwell.
hR House With rooms. esscrn cellar, n'i a e. ,,sn
fenced situated Fulton street, between iotn 80
streets. Price $500. Enquire OF .-~~v,rx<
se* 5 s&s"gseN III - I1ss-S-1 &
septed ...sH~ - ....ss - -
T1OR oALE-Astspsteey Brick Dwell,
49, Hsess s4k 81 lressa., Sod eistss.A
~ - nnH sekM inpecvssnen0 49, = = - 49,
,S...S Ssss1s-S - - ~ BeesoA - - - ~
- - s,e'a - M iD1 i
- g y stss ssssts4 sn*n
HD - .5 e. sss<s<sz s zs<< r. lll:lE
= "a &c ss.zw u Ii " -
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-09-06
Day Of Thanksgiving Appeiatsl.
Waxhinpfnn. SAINT g

Executive Mansion,
Washington, Sept. 81
The signal success the Good Provi-
dence has recently vouchsafed to the
opsntiops Of the U.S 8. Gees and ssny 10
the hsrbsr o. Mobile, and tho reduction
of Fort Powell, Fort Gaines and Fort
Morgan. and the glorious achievements
of the army under General Sherman 10
the State Of Georgia. resulting in the
capture Of the city Of Atlanta, call for de-
vout acknowledgements to the Supreme
Being in whose hands are the destinies
of nations. 1t 10, therefore, requested
that On. next Sunday in al places Of wor-
ship ID The United States thsnksgiving b
offered to Him for his mescy In pfessrv-
ing our national existencs agaiost the IN
surgent rebels who have been waging 4
cruel war against the Government OF the
United States for it overthrou; and also
that prayer be made for Divine protection
to our soldiers snd their leaders in the
field, who have so often and so gallantly
perilsd their lives in battle with the en
emy, and for blessing aad confort from the
Father Of Aercies to the sick. wounded
and prisoners. and to the orphans and
widows of those who have fallen ip the
service Of their coansry, aud that He will
continue to uphold the government. Of the
United Stzes agsiust al the efforts ol
public enemies and silent foes.
(Signed,) ABRAHAx LIscoLS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-09-06
THE KE0KUK FEMALE SEMI

fhE hEOhtk FEN Ale SEMI
NARY will commence its * venth Academic yesr
MoDdsy sept. Sta The ccur4e If study has been
iaret aud improved The teashsrs expected To DO tie
w0rk Of irstruc Gnder the sdFis Cf the Principal
Mrs 5. = WILLIAMS Nrs. E II. CRAVEN
Miss NJ. W. TINKER, MFSs A. vi. WILLIAMS
In Of tue increased prices OF all kinds of labor of
all articles VI living Of rents AID Of salaries Of
teachers the pce of tuition dfing the ensuing year
will lie. per term,
In the Seminary Dspartue 90
In the fntefmeiat 50
Latin, 90
French, 90
With the character Of the instruction in this Seminary
the public already Acquainted It's OF tuition
will f,nnI comparison low those Of any
tntfon Of its grs'is IN the city.
No papii viii be charged LEES than hslf trrra nor
euctsd for l~s than that time. except
discretion ~ the rrintipai. W. THOMPSON, Prsst
il STEasG, Sec-y- fauz-c-lsw3w
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PROPOSALS FOR MILK.
[. $. GxSsxar Hcsrrra.l

{. s. GESsRsI HcsprrH.l
kEoxuK, August -, ls5a.
Proposals furnish milk the u. e. General HusIi-
In this city for the of erht months,
ing Sept 18th, 1894 viii lie received until Sept. l+th
1854.
The proper guarantees will he required that the Milk
shall be sweet, pure and uniilrted delivery. The
quantity required will be from fifty t seventy-~e gni-
ors per day; bss bids will be considered FIR any guam
ty from eight gallons daily upward 10 the full amount
F ". K. TAYLOR
acg26-dtd Surgeon u. q Vols. in charge
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Washington, Sept. g.
There is no truth in the published re-
port that an Envoy extraordinary from the
Wstasc.ss - - '
BIB. Russhai, Minister plenipotenti-
ary from Venezula was to-day formally
presented to the President BY the acting
Secretary Of State. The usual assurances
of ftienAship we're exchangeds L 5l1l
According to an official statement the
amount of fractional currency in circula-
ton is s34 900 900, an increase Of nearly
$1,000. 900 within the last month.
The subscription to the 7-3o loan ~
reported to the Treasury department to-
day amount 70 S7l3 900 and 70 sAe lO-4e
Iosn Va, 600. sfii llI
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-09-06

Trenton, N. j., Sept. s.
Gov. Parker has ordered the firing Of
81 guns in honor Of the victory of our
troops ut Atlanta tomorrow At II n.
Ope hnndy9Argus vms fn& Dis even
ing 81 the foys. citixens Of this city in
honor Of Sherman's victory.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-09-06

t'T 4 New York, Sept.
sAdvices frim Panams state the Chilisn
Chamber Of Deputies resolved that the
Aexican Empire ought not to be rec'og-
nixed.
The coast traffic of Chill has been op, IN
a 10 alEnations- VA
! 1nstion 6asbsen pssssstsst ihsorssl
On offensive and. defensive agreement be-
tween Ill South American Republics.
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TRAVELLERS DIRECTORY.
BALTJMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
~ GO u c. 60 -

" gsssszssSas 49, -. -
On and after Sunday, April 10TH 1854, Daily Trains
will be run between Washington and New York
and ashingtoR and the West, as follows:
FOR PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK, AND
BOSTON.
Leave Washington at I 80 a M II IL m, $40 M,
except Sunday.
Passengers for Philadelphia will take notice that
the $50 train is the latest train dI'!y Jor Ph1a
deLphia.
and is for Ne,c York passengers txotEstrs!y'
FOR BALTIMORE
Leave Washington at $50 M, !; 80 m, II Is m,
800 p m, 4.3o m, 90 M, ana o.N p M eAeep'
On Sundays att 80 a m, and and $40 pm.
FOR ALL PARTS OF THE VEST.
Leave Washington at $50 m, and and $50 p m
daily. except Sunday.
On Sunday, at and $40 p m, only.
FOR WASHINGTON AND THE SOUTH
Leave Baltimore at 9 q, 20, 7, and 10 a M, and
$50, 45 ana ':sV "a, az s,ty, except Sunday.
On SUNDAY. at 34o and 4 20 n and $50 m, only
FTR ANNAPOLIS.
Leave Wellington at $50 m, and and 40 m,
daily, except Sunday.
Nc train FOR Annapolis on Sunday.
Trains leaving Washington att 30 m and z 80
n go through to New York without change of cars.
Sleeping Car on so m train. Berths In sleep
Ticket Office; after that hour they must be secured
of the sleeping car conductor.
The first and fourth trains from Washington stop
at all way points:
appy at
ington Station, or at the Ticket Office.
W. p. SMITH, Master of Transp tation.
L. NJ. COLE, General Ticket Agent. apl1tf
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PROPOSALS FOR GRADING, sTONEWORK * G
OFFICE OF WASHINGTON ARSENAL,

WASHINGTON, ID. u, April To- lSii.S
Sealed Proposals will be received at this Office
for ten days from this date, for Grading that por
ton OF the Arsenal grounds north of the Peniten-
tiary and for building and furnishing n part Of
the stone for sea-wall the west side of said
and sections to be seen at this office
The bids will be by the bic yard for the ryca-
yatlng. and by the perch of twenty five cubic feet
for the stonework, the prices to be written out in
words in the bids. f-.-.
Each proposal will be accompanied by q guaranty
signed by two responsible persons, that in case
such bid is accepted, the prnci pal the guaran-
tors Will, within five days thereafter, execute the
ontract with sufficient suretes in a sum equal to
one half of the amount of the contract to fulfil the
sans conformably with the specifications; and in
said bidder should fail to enter into the con-
tract. they to make good the difference between
the offer of said bidder and the next lower bidder
or the person to whom the contract may be
awarded
The responsibility of the guarantor must be GER.
tilted to by officer under the United States Gov
eminent, or responsible person known at this
Office
Proposals to be addressed to Captain J G. BEN
TON at this post, and endorsed " Proposals for Ora
ding, Stonework. &c.n
An proposals received under this advertisement
M, when all bidders may be present
No bid will be considered that does not conform
to the requirements of this advertisements and the
Government reserves the right to reject an or all
of the bids if it be considered to its interest to do
specifications can be obtained at this Office, or
J. G. BENTON, Capt. Ordnance.
ap 16-td Cong Washington Arsenel.
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Passes to Visit the Army Of the Potomac.
l. Applications must be made at the office OF
Majer LOUIS II. Pelouze, No. 203 F street, be-
tween nth and 18th streets, between II q. m.
and p. m, except Sundays. Major Peiouze
is authorised to sign the passes.
2. Ifnot granted at the office OF Major Pc
Iouze, the decision is final, and no reference
need be made at the War Department.
3. Passes cannot be given to females to visit
the army.
By order OF the Secretary OF War.
E. d. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant General.
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yXoKl

d. BALi. Took Hosp1r.n
II ssSsss :!l.s
'"'' f'ni SIlss + 3; ss 81 sI1.shrRyDzs9a
Rs.G T. !, Sig T,1 Mows P,a e a. ss
Persons asassf Ps ss Ms!ery ssosG apply
CURE y4sR44;S EEEisfS,'s Sxs sq p eeHRftRsz LII
s.siesaTss Iasotion: q ths Kidney. and
imposenel. General DsSilisy,c MsEy9uns.s, p!.:
bmness light or aiddin.ss. Disease Of the Head,
Isnss sso%seS Or OF Terrible bsS
dsrf arising from Solitary Habits Of Yonth.ths
Victims than the song Of Syrsns 70 the mariners Of
Ilyaas. blishtins their most brilliant hopes @
YOUNG MEN
t.rs We IL: f,s hss, q SS
.sa s;.S q
tse Of %
walked TO exstscy the living Tyre may call With fau
''nn''nSfsi IKE PARTICULAR NorIeE.
sf g. $40 Of .nS 1s
q ne Bach snd Limbs, Pain II the Head pimnss:
ss Of ss!s
ssS ii. mind ar.
4 g ::::; f.: :; Is
sade' Timidl''' q MARRIAGE.
ms9ei.ss. sssSs Phssas ;s 20 Slssns
should .pply INN edistsly. ss' Wv
He who places himself under the care ofn y,
and confidently rely upon his skill - PhEsioian.
oHeAih.tPPI SfAEEEFs?t 10 xAk Esh1RSF:Hor
md
e la pS s.
Al i% esdinsa. . n.Tii.s PHYSICAL or M.s..,
::ss i Il: Is: Is: s:.s; :s:!
N s Co..
ises. ip re united states .nS TIE sf..ter Peftoi
sss1 Z: sssfs Ct ss
some Of the most ast9nishins cures that we're ever
sudden . s.11ss ssa:s!
Of mind were sass 70 'I SRs sfk
non s!il eo%Isnicps. o g :shsol, he sSsst. q
S1sd 5sni s5s '.Ss5
eount1s ga d.Tiins q Si. 2si;.sss, loud -
IL: 81 from ~ ss f.
sueh persons must Sefere nssmDiatisS ' A''''
reflect that sound mind and body are the MON
e tie
life becomes . weary piixrimase; the prospsei
:sS sss
0nsA'sfb Tsse HsE Sol Or IMpR uDEscs.
pleasure fnds he has i'm bibed the seeds OF In
Of shame or dread OF discovery detsrs him from .r
biiity. can aIons betriend him. ne falls into the
incapable 81 curing. aes lis pesunisfS substsnee.
keep him trtfing north after month, or as long a.
the smallest nal fee esn be Obtained. and in despair
Ing disappoirtnent; or, by the use of that deadly
poison, Mercury hasten the constitutional symp,
with frghtful rapidly until death puts an end t.
his dreadful sufferinss by sending him to that
discovered country IN whose bourne no traveller
ORION 7 SOUTH FREDERICK srRlxr,
left hand side going from Baltimore street, . few
doors from the corner. Iail not to observe name
Emo letters received unless postpaid and CON
tanning stamp to be used on the reply Persona
vsrtiIement describing symptoms.
TIE DIS Dip!onsa 5anss il his 0na.
within she Last Hs e.
Johnston, Witnessed b. the reporters Of "Ths sunh
e.
his standing as gentleman OF character and re-
sponsibility, is . sufficient guarantee to the af.
SKIN DISEASES SPEEDILY CURED
. ely 800.
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DROPOs LsFoR FLOUR.
Office Dspot Con11nisSary of Subsistence.

Office DEPOT Cona1nisSary Of Subsistence. I
WdshiHgion- ID. e April Is, 1864
SEALED Proposals are invited .lntn the 18th
inst, at II O'Clock for furnishing the Subsist-
ence Degartment with eight thousand 5000 bar
, The proposals will be for what is known at this
Depot as Nos. and 3. and bids will be enter ned
for any quantity less than the whole
Bids must be in duplicate, and for each grade on
separate sheets of paper
The Flour to be fresh ground and delivered in
new oak barrels. head lined
The delivery of the Flour TO commence within
five days from the opening of the bids and in such
quantities, daily, as the Government may direct;
delivered at the Government warehouse in George
town, at the wharves or railroad depot in Wash
in gton. D. G..
The delivery of all Flour awarded to be com
BIDS. "-''i ""'' Il JUL INC 0penins u 'he
Payment will be made in certificates of indebt-
edness, Or such other funds as the Government
may have for disbursement.
The usual Government inspection will be made
Just before the Flour is recev ed aud will be
accepted which is not fresh ground.
An oath of allegiance must accompany the bid of
each bidder who hss not the oath on file in his
ONCE, and no bid viii be entertained from parties
who have previously failed to comply with their
bids, or from bidders not present to respond.
Government reserves the ri ght 10 reject any bid
Tor any cause. Bids 20 be addressed to the under
for Flour g C. GREENE
ap io-d Captain and G. 8. V.
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PROPOSALS.
OFFICE,
W. n1n

4 lhDNANOE OFFICE,
" War DEPARTMENT,
,W,AsHINe1os, April s, 1854.
seeied proposals will be received at this Depart
1854 for tie delivery Fl ali the wrous s
asSn Plates e snd Bars a specified ne
20 Barbette Front Pntle,
30 Barbette Center Pintle,
For lo-inch Guns, t-EE
20 20 F Front pintie Barbette,
For s-inch Gums, n.
parts reqeired for TaoosS Iron Barestss
and Casemate Carriages are as follows
CHECK Plates rf Bfaces tsps Shoes
Angle Shapes, Bolts
rrsnso%s. a hnsis fson Floor efssss Pintls ess,
Shapes, Hurters, Chassis, Step, Assem- %, Fork
cAsENAIE CARRIAGE CHAs ~.ing Boits'
Parts named before and rail top SIS.
The number and dimensions WIS.
and bars for each carriage to 90 M The iron plates
bills Of iron in ordnance .mer as SPECIFIED in the
sF.ovn TrankfoId shais g. = Vat Hs
Y9T bs or at nea schesa
can Obtained at shs Sars SssursS
these bidders ill state ne rica at phcb thew
therein rss aaPSe'urs each part, in the manner
Plates and bars to r e as follows: =,
T ass f than hSts direction Of tenacty not
al t to b per Of charcoal ange
ses hney in direction OF length tenacity not
less LEO - $50 lbs per square inch.
iron, tenscity not less than $1,000 lbs per square
-, Ghe sss, braces Hnrters. and Counter hurtsrs,
5s sshsre n 5sP not
Rails, Rail Chords, Chassis Braces, Caps and
Vel. refined hbrous IRON Tenacits not less than
50 600 lbs per square inch.
~ Axles for s-inch and l0-inch carriages, and all
fbrous iron Tenacity not less than 5000 lbs per
All Bolts and Rivets to be of best charcoal fbrous
inch.
HAMMERED IRON.
Axles for l5einch Carriages; and all Fork shapes,
and Tongues for Casemate Carriages. to be of the
best charcoal iron. Tenacity no less than 5000
pounds per square inch:
commence deliveries, and the rate at which they
can deliver each part thereafter.
No bids will be received except from parties
actually engaged in the manufacture of this or
similar kinds Of work, and who can bring ample
evidence that they have in their own shops all the
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Bidders will be required to furnish proper sure
ties for the proper performances OF the work and
Will enclose, with their bids the written acknoWl-
edgements of their sureties over their own sigma
| lures.
to enter into bonds with approved suretes for it's
Upon the award being made, successful bidders
win be notified, and furnished with forms of con-
tract and bond.
The department reserves the right to reject any
eral George D. Ramsay. Chief Of Ordnance, Wash
ington, D. CO. and will be endorsed . Proposals
for iron plates and Hsrs for rSH sa
ap Std Brigaiier General. Chief of Ordnance.