davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-17
TESTIMONIAL.

ll-1ONlAL.
HAMILTON. Ohio, April 4, 1858.
MEssRs. A. L. ScovILL Il Co..
GENrs-G take great pleasure in stating that,
owing to the Of your CIRCASSIAN HAIR
RESTORATIVE, my hair has been restored to its
original color. Before using it had become quite
gray. ! have no hesitancy in recommending it to
the public as being all it is recommended to be.
Yours, respectfully, DAVID FOWLER.
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-17
Consulting Office,
$40 WASHINGTON STREET,
NO CURE, NO PAY,

Consultation, by letter or otherwise, FREE
All Letters and MONEY must be addressed to B.
F. JOSELYN, NJ. d.
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-17

The four Reviews aud Blaekwood.. .......-.. TT
l.Ts- Subscriptions received for all the San Fran
cisco Dalies, at Publishers prices.
Any Newspaper, Magazine or Review not men
toned in the above list will be furnished order.
Orders for Books Music, Fancy Articles, &C., filed
promptly the lowest market rates. Subscriptions
payable invariably in advance.
Address, J, STRATMAN,
ills News Agent San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-10
ITO THE PUBLIC
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

SOLICITORS OFFICE. Oct. y. 1864.
Congress, by act passed at its last session
placed a considerable sum of money at the dis posa
of the Secretary of the Treasury, to be employ ed
In the prosecution OF measures for the dete Il ton
and punishment of persons engaged in counter
letting Treasury notes fractional currency and
other securities Of the United States This fund
is devoted TO the payment If rewards to detectives
and others through whose instrumentality offen
ders are brought to Justice and its Att
and the conduct of The measures referred to
placed by order of the seSr- tary, under the imme
date supervision of the undersigned to whom all
communications relating thereto, TO the
offences indicated, should be addressed. Liberal
rewards have already been paid to several parties
who have aided in the apprehension II counter
feiters.
1t is hoped that the stimulus thus o fered, added
to the which all 5000 citizens must feel in
the suppression of crimes tending to impair the
credit OF the national securities. and thus embar
rass all business operations will ind uce the
est operation of all capable of sfording any aid
in the efforts being made by The Department for
the Attachment of that desirable end. 1t is espec
tally urged that all persons having aknowledge of
facts i'm rtant to be known by the Department,
concerning such offences will communicate them
fully and prom pity to the undersigned.
Publishers of newspapers throughout the couu-
try will render essential service TO the Govern
cation to this card. EDWARD JORDAN,
uoyl 6tD3mW Solicitor of the Treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-10
PROPOSALS.
DROPOsAL FOR nations

Quar,rmastsr's Oetes, y S. Mari~s Corps
Sealed Proposals will be received at this ONCE
until o'clock m. of the 2sth day Of Noysmess
Marines at the following stations, during the year
Brooklyn, New York.
Ss.!ssfi:ss.e PS;s'i;s Columbia
no1S Of fcurtns pound
of pork or bacon, and fourth Soa sS OF OF
fresh or salt beef STssd OF OF and
fourth pound of corn meal; and at tne late W oGn
hundred rations of eight quarts OF osans Se
twice per wees. one hundred and fifty ounces Of
desseated potatoes and one hundEsa ounces s;s o,
thereof. enc and hall pound OF tea; ftsea pounds
Of
smantne candles; or one and half pound Of tai
10 and Two the
Comma ndine ORcer Of each station the fresh beef
either in bulk or by the single lstissn, OF so0dd
Si ind susrter a. neeks and e.cu
tie pork Nj prime m ness RS.a thu sns
good New leans Its equiv alent ana the oeans;
inegar, candles, soap. salt. &C.. to be OF good
au All subject to inspection. -
Ali Bids must be accompanied BY the following
guarantee FORM OF GUARANTY: -, ,.....,
The .nsder.lxnes, If the STATE IT. ss. Of s:.0l
he they will, within ten days after the reeeiPs
the contract for the same, with good and spfeisnt
securities; and in case the said - shall iaii 70
enter into contract as aforesaid, We guaranty TO
make good the difference between the otter OF the
said - and that which may be accepted.
Witness. A. B., GuaraRtof.
E. F. CD, Guarantor.
-. 1856
hereby certify that the above-named -
known to me as men of property, and able to
70 Be- se0 signed e by the United States District
Judge, United States District Attorney, or Collec
No PROPOSAL will be considered unless sccom-
panied by the above guarantee. -
Newspapers author to publish the above will
send the paper containing the first insertion to
this OFF ce for examination.
Proposals to be endorsed " Proposals for Rations
for 1866, " and addressed TO the undersigned;
W B. SLACK.
oc 22-law4w Major and Quartermaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-10
DROPOsALs FOR MAIL BAGS.
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT, I
s..,., proo WAsHI HI D. c. oes - Iss4S
Of Scvemb;r psx., for furnishing. during the Pc.
loving kind Of MAIL BAGS as may from time to
time be required ard ordered to wit:
JUTE CANVAS MAIL SACKS,
or size No. /, (43 inches in length and 81 inches in
& ~ ofsize No al inches IN length
t52 inches in length and 50 inches in circumfer.
The sacks Of size No. are to be made Of closely
woven Jute Canvas, Weighing not less than "A
ounces to the yard ofsl inch in width: the yarns
weigh one ounce to about fly yards and of the fill.
ing welt, if not like those of the warp to weigh
The sacks Of size No are to Si be- made of Jute
Canvas weighing not less than il ounces to the
81 M nehss the and welt to
The sacks of size No. are to be made of thinner
the yard of 1871 inches width.
Those of sizes Nos. / and are to be made with a
which suaicient M mbsr Of syelet holes-st least
ten to the former and eight to The to be
with good and sufa Gent hemp cord to lace and
tie them thorou ghly ana strongly. Unless seam.
70 ss Al to
INSIDE apd outside, q. 8. MAIL" in large and
Any proposed Improvement that may be desira.
De In the aGaty of materials manner Of con-
No proposal win be considered If not accompa-
MED With specimens sh owing the construction and
Quallty of materials and workmauship of each size
OF the satks bid for; and also q written guaranty
from Inc persons proposed as sureties WHOSE re.
sponslbility must be certified by the postmaster of
the place here they es'de) that they will become
Responsible, sum mt bond, for the due perfor
cepted.
All the sacks contracted for are to be delivered,
AZ the expense of the contractor, at Boston, New
Io[K, Philadelphia. Baltimore, and Washington,
y. ", In such quantities and at such times as may
The estimated quantity required viii, probably,
not exceed thirty Thousand sacks. including all
sizes put me postmaster General will reserve the
qnant'ty, during the term of the contract. as the
him TO demand.
The specimens must be delivered at this Depart
ment on or before the 22d of November nex. and
every one submitted should be we'll and distinctly
marked with the number denoting its size, and
nave attached to 1t sample of The cloth canvas
tsix inches SQUARED of which it is made. Such as
can, wnh tafety and convenience, be used in the
service VIII be paid for at the prices specified in
the proposals relating thereto.
A declsiSa on the bids will be made on or before
the 25d OF November next, aud the accepted bidder
VIII oe oquireo TO enter into contract, vlth sur
D. cembsr r, 1864 ~ .aI
The proposal should be transmitted in q sealed
envelope. endorsed, Proposals for Mail Bags
and be addressed to " The Second Assistant Post.
%aste e, General. Contract 0fdee, Washington.
oc 10 WIT Postma ster General,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-10
IMPORTANT To FEmALEs-DR. CHEESE

IMPORTANT TO FEMALES-DR. CHEESE
4 MANS PILLS The combina.ion -: insre-
dients in these Pills is the result of long and
extensive practice. They are mild in their opera
ton and certain in correcting all Irregularities
painful menstrual 1ns, removing all DISTRACTIONS
whether from colo other causes, b sad ache, pain
In the side. pa pitation of the heart, whites all
nervous affections, hysterics fatigue, pain in the
back and limbs. &C., disturbed sleep, which arise
from interruption of nature. DR.. Cheeseman's
Pills was the commencement Of q new in the
treatment of the gularities and DISTINCTIONS
which have consigned so many to a premature
grave. No female can enjoy good health unless
she is regular and whenever an obstruction takes
place the general health begins to decline Dr.
Cheeseman's Pills are the most efectual remedy
ever known for all complaints peculiar to females
To all classes they are invaluable, inducing, with
certainty, periodical regularity They are known
TO thousands who have used them at different Pc
RODS throu gbout the country having the sanction
of some Of the most eminent ply sicisns in Ameri-
ca Explicit directions, stating when they should
not be used with each box; the price, one dollar
Per box, containing frem 50 to 90 pills Pills sent
by m all promptly, by remi tting TO the propretors
Bold ~ PIE 1Sts seneHEaIyI yER p-o,rstor.
nov 2 Dl6tW9t II Cedar street, New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-10

KILLED BY AN ExPLosIoN.-A person who
was recently killed by the explosion ofa steam
boat boiler IN California had been to the Dose
country and made fifty thousand dollars. He
had also beer m arrled IN that region; and, with
his wife. started to Sacramento to visit
brother. When the boat blew up, the wife
was lost, and the husband was MORALLY
wounded Before his death he told a friend
the number of his room, where he had left ten
thousand dollars. But the room had been COM
pletely cleaned out by the explosion; all the
contents had been blown away. The unfortu-
nate m an has since died
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-10
CLOTHING.

TT,HH MOST POPULAR CLorHING HOUSE, Is
SMITH, BROS. & CO.,
40 West Baltimore street. Baltimore.
SMITH, BROS. Il 90, olothiers and Merchant
Tailors, 40 #est Baltimore street.
The Bon Ton Merchant Tailors.
N B. Goods Of AL descriptions at reasonable
w.sninstonians can save 20 per cent. BY Getting
'' ~ ~ SMITH, BROS. l. co.,
40 West Baltimore street
The best and cheapest Gl ct sd House il the
40 West Baltimore street.
MARBLE HALL CLOTHING HOUSE,
40 West Baltimore St, Baltimore. M
Persons in washin eton can save 20 per cent By
buying their Clothing % II BROS T. co.
40 West Baltimore street.
Our Warrington customers can fnd the best
stock Of Clothing in The article
40 West Baltimore street.
The leading Olethins House Of Baltimore oEers
the ns't & sSos the Ss1bs Hall.
40 West Baltimore street.
your Clothing. 40 West Baltimore street
The place where e'fsySsHz sf ss6 5Hitsa CO.,
10 West baltimore street.
The only house in Baltimore or Washington that
SMITH, BROS. d CO.,
40 West Baltimore street.
All Discharged Soldiers in Washington are
offered discount of 10 per cent. bI buying Of US.
SMITH, BROS. Il CO.,
30 West Baltimore street
Discharged Soldiers can save twenty dollars Ga
Q Suit by buying of
SMITH, BROS. l. CO.,
40 West Baltn ore st., Baltimore, Md.
1t will pay all to come to Baltimore to buy your
CLOTHING. SMITH. BROS l. CO.,
Merchant Tailors and Clothiers.
Be sure and come to SMITH, BROS. i CO.,
Marble Hall Clothing House, 40 West Baltimore
street, to get your Fall and Winter Clothing.
SMITH BPOS. e. CO.,
Merchant Tailors and Clothiers.
20 West Baltimore street.
Peg top PANTS, French and 1R glish WALKING
COATS. Peltoe g fancy and plain SACKS; also, the
new style 6ACKATEL, the prettiest coat out
All in endless varieties at SMITH, BROS. & CO. g
Popular Marble Hall Clothing House, 40 West
Raft T. m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-10

DROPOsALS FOR WRAPPING PAPER AND
L TWiNE.
Posr OFFICE DEPAgrMENT.
Sealed Proposals will be received at this Depart
ment until the Sth day of December next, at IL
WRAPPING PAPER AND Tw1NE,
for the of the Post Offices in the United States
for one year from and after the Slst day of Dece
The said articles are to be delivered, free of ex-
pense, at the Blank agencies ofthe Post Office De-
partment at Warrington, D. c., New York city,
The estimate quantity of each article. and the
are specified below.
Di.trict No /, at Wasdington, DC
900 reGma of Wrapping Paper. go by 25 inches in
size, of material and quality fully equal to tn at
now in ,use n the Department, and to weigh %
pounds to the ream, and each reem to contain
10 reams Of the same kind of Paper % by - inches
in size .,and to weigh IS pounds to the ream.
twisted and in balls, to weigh one pound each,
eishth Of an INCH in diameter Veil visited S' in
balls, to weigh from IL to pound each.
D,str,ct No. 2 Ne,c York Cry.
E,OOo reams of Wrapping Paper. similar to that
scribed for District No /:
that first described for District No. l. 10
l0,cc0 pounds OF coarse Hemp Irvine. similar to
that, of the second description for District
Dissrist Nos, Byfalo, N Y;
80 realms Of Wrapping Paper. similar to that last
named Tor said District.
1000 pounds of Jute or other vine, similar to
1000 pounds of coarse Hemp Irvine, similar to that
- of the second dc scription for said District
Proposals will be received for each article sapa-
ratey and separately for each District. or for the
whole.
The, contract ccntrac will be awarded to the
lowest and best bidder. to be determined after a
careful examination for the purpose of ascerta l.
ing which bid WILL in its practical results, be most
IN no Ra m
Ii the Districts should be reconstructed. or in
creased in number. any OF them discontinued,
the articles shall be delivered at such place or
places as the Postmaster General shall designate at
pro prices.
And the Postmaster General reserves to himself
the pri vitege of increasing or redu cling the guam.
tty Of the articles required. if it shall be found
necessary to do so.
Samples of such articles as are now furnished
can be seen at either of the above named Agen-
clps
Bidders will send samples of SUI rtcles as they
propose to furnish with their bids.
Each bidder must furnish, with his proposals,
guarantees OF his ability to comply with his bid;
and fcate from his nearest Pestm astar, tn at
such guarantors credible and reliable citizens,
must ais accompany bis proposals.
Two sufficient sureties will be required to con-
tract
Failures 20 furnish the articles contracted for,
promptly the fur nishing of artic es of infe-
rlor quality to those contracted for, will be
sidered sufficient cause for the forfeiture of the
contract.
Bids not made in accordance with these propo-
sails will not be considered.
Proposals must be marked on the outside of the
envelope with the name of the article or articles
proposed for, and the letter containing them adj
cressed to the First Assistant Postm General
Washington, D. G. W. DENNIsON,
Oc Is law6W Postmaster General
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-10

ceAed Proposals are invited BY the sisned
VI
BIDS VIII 30 reoei1sd Tor the dsliVsrs Of 5000
81 corn or oats and 80 tons Of hay or straw
Bidders must state At which of the above named
At maxi.
the quantity ct each article proposed to be deliv-
msneed, and when to be completed.
the price must be written out In words on the
1Sse sack: s s4s:
:stI: IL II: hay and
hay ef straw PROPOSED to be delivered most b:
All srtcss offered under tn. bids herein In
aS!eInmsat Inspector before .a being accepted
the lowest responsible SiddsI :. the In .sr:ss 81
and v
have bess ,iiyered and .eeepted -.
The BIGGER viii ,: required to fs: I. HI.
seespsd
hs sn s', We and
:lS: s. ssa s..
the said bidder should fail to enter int the CON.
H Sa.ss 9sa IT,
,sie b nads the to whom the contract
shown By the ofheial certificate of q. 9. District
order ~ pnitsd Ssstss aSGsInnsns or rs.Soan
sdder. w" E. of the accept
The full name .na ?. g.. address Of each bidder
es 70 s
s.
S se: aad soh
guarantors. win be requi Of the al bid
S aa%: ss
be obtained upon application At this Once.
Town County and ( fs.ss} -
s fs s.s: E :. s.
&: S:,:s S.sss;ss S:ss
= bushels Of Corn. In sacks. At - per bushel Of
- bushels o. Oats. in sacks. At per buansl of
- ton: q B.led Hay, at - per on of 5000
-sSS sss 81 Bslsd Straw at - Per ton of 1900
-, lss-, and to be completed on or before the
Into e sHs:.
With se9d md sscuris Ihn ths
Washington. D. o.
GUARANTY.
We, the undersigned, residents of -, In the
County Of ~. and State Of -, hereby tointiy
and seyerally, covenant with the United States,
and guarantee in case the foregoing bid Of
be accepted that he or they win, within ten days
after the acceptance of said bid, execute the con-
tract for the same With good and sutaeien sure
ties, in . equal to the amount OF the contract,
to furnish the forage proposed in conformity to
the terms Of advertisement dated December g. 1853.
under which the bid was made, and, in case the
said - shall fail to enter into . contract a
afor esaid, We guarantee to make good the differ.
ence between the offer by said - and the next
lowest responsible bidder, or the person to whom
the contract may be awarded.
Given under our hands and seals this day of
-, 1856. fSeail
hereby certify that, to the best Of my knowl-
cd &c and belief tho above named guarantors are
good and SUFFICIENT - sureties for the amount for
which they offer to be security.
TO be certified by the United States District At
torney Collector Of Customs, or any other Ofaoef
under the United States Government, or rsspon.
sible person known to this once,
dec 9-tf Brisadier General and Q. N.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-10
NEW RETAIL CL6TH HOUSE,
~ No. 129 Baltimore Street,

BETWEEN CALVERT AND SOUTH SITS,
+. HENKELMAN. in addition to the MER-
CHANT TAILORING BUSINESS, has this day
opened for Retail large assortment of
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC WOOLENS,
Such as BLACK AND COLORED CLOTHS,
BEAVER AND CHINCNILLA OVERCOATINGS,
PLAIN AND FANCY CASsIMERES AND COAT.
LNGS,
FoR MEN AND BOYS WEAR.
Also, select assor trpent of goods for LADIES
CLOARINGs. to which he would invite the attep-
ton of those making purchases.
Having unusual facilities and long experience
he feels confident of being able to meet the wants
of the present times.
Terms will be Cash and one Price onl
gu o. ia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-10
TREAsURY DEPARTMENT.
i OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF fHE CuaREHoY

Whereas. by satisfactory evidence presented to
the undersigned, it has been made to appear that
TSs kdIicna! Bank Of the Metropolis in the City Of
Washingtoa, in the county Of Washington and DIS
ir,es Of Co!smbia, has been duly orgsni.ed under
Congress entitled IAN act to provide National
Currency, secured by pledge of United States
bonds, and provide for the circulation and re-
complied with all the provisions of said act re-
aHired to be complied nth before commencing
Now, therefore l, Hugh McCullsck. Comptrol Her
of the Currency, 10 hereby certify that he Ma
ingtCn in the county of WdShnston az Distrief Of
Columbia. is authorized to commence the business
of Banking under the act aforesaid.
In testimony whereof, witness my hand and seal
of otice this t0Rrthday of Cctobsy l85i
IIsl HUGH MoCULLOCK,
ocb d6Dt Comptroller of the Currency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-10
PERSONAL.

AIRS. BROoKFIELp, of Kansas, can be con-
WI suitei on the Past Present and Future events.
at her ros m on the northwest corner of 4th aud l.
SITS She hasetudied under one of the most ssle-
brated Astrdiogers of the age. She guarante tees
satisfaction to all those who may give her . call
ehe can be seen from .. m. to p. m. Price one
dollar. sep % I'm
MFRS. L. SMITH. with her extraordinary pewers
1vl to describe your living and dead friends, give
the names Of both tells character, the future, ex.
anines all kinds diseases, will give sittings at 252
10 till p. m. Circle Wednesday evenings. sB I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-10

TINITED STATES SERVICE MAGAZINE FOR
War; sisuifcancs Of Military Titles: t. eat Bat
ties in h Hi:tGry Life Ct Jsmip The
B. Mcpherson: King Cannon Editors Special
Depaxtment; Ohcial 1ntellig enca.
IN, t1n ny ILL., n pas s% noS IFsRsrsd 70
Isrsd tro| Rg asv ylAus kiln, without sonaias
3. b. CASrLIMAN, Rtns Lime Kiln.
q - 70. ~. and Rock Greek Drid6a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-10
LAND SALES.
QY TEE PRESIDENT o THE UNITED
ID STATES.
FOR THEsALE OF vALUABLHLANDs IN rH1
LATE WlNkEBAGO INDIAN kEsERVATION


President of the United State. OF America, do
a n
in the State of Minnesota, at the periods herein
AT AT the Land Once At st Peter. commencing on
MONDAY the fifth day Of NEXT. ,os .as
f.ssrss for the WINS %nnsssSo Indi.n;
toned, and situated in the folio rlAg parts o.
vsus Of I.nds and The sE
viz:
North Of the base line and ..s Of ths Na principal
In township loe. range "a. Is, 1875 &C res
In , .On.b;pD l ,es I r.Dss s sa
In township lO7, range IS. .---..--..H sen
toInsh,H l finnSs Describing the udivid
be snsn 70, inspection st the District Land offices
The Offering Of the above lands will be com
the day % is and
in adyertissd until The whole shall have been been
and the sss but s
no private entry Of any of the lands will be I'D
n.tsd until after the Of two yeshs
ton. nth this 2sd day Of August. Ammo Domini one
thousand eight hundred H tBs xix HGfINcoLN
JOS. 8. WILSON.
Acting Commissioner Of the General Land Once.
NOTICE TO ACTUAL BONA FIDE sITTLERS-
PRE-EMPTORS.
In the third section Of the act of Congress. ap-
proved 2lst of February, 1853: etatutes volume u,
Fl S that before any
be entitled enter any portion of the eaid lands,
by pre- emption otherwise, previous to their
exposure to sale to tho highest bidder at public
outary, he shall become an actual bona ode
settler thereon, and shall conform to all the
regulations now provided By law 10 eases of pre-
year from the date Of the settlement, the full
appraised value Of the lands and the Improvements
Now. in order that all such bons-fde, actual
settlements may be secured to the several pre-
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that they must come forward and file their anne
Wits, designating the particular tracts on which
they may be actually settled, giving the date OF
such actual settlement and, before the expiration
of year from such date, the several pre- emption
claims must be established before the Register and
Receiver. according to the requirements OF the
pre- emption laws. and full payment made thereon,
according to the full fixed. appraised value OF
the lands and improvements thereon.
lst In all such cases where the year may not
elapse before the commencement OF the PUBLIC
sale, such bona fde actual settlements may and
are hereby ordered to be excluded from the public
I'd In all presumption cases in which the year
may expire before the commencement Of the pub
lie sale the parties must establish and pay up for
their claims otherwise all tracts in this class will
be offered to the highest bidder, under the foreso
such public sale the price must not be for less
'un 'N"A Iva 'A' JOS. g. WILSON,
al SO-lawlsw Acting Commissioner.