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Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-17
THE NAVAL SCHOOL.

The Providence Journal ssysi There has Just beon
examination Of the midshpmen connected with the
Naval School, which has resulted 10 the dismissal Of
twenty-five out Of four hundred and forty eight the whole
number About twenty Others not having made sufficient
proficiency in their studes put back into the
over classes Tho regular annual examination com.
the st Of June, and will occupy some con.dera
HI time, as those having the matter in charge are dis
posed TO make thorough work ofit
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-17
CLAIMS ON ACCOUNT OF THE SIOUX WAR

The Secretary Of the Interior has transmitted report
to Congress concerning the amount allowed in damages
from injuries arising from the late Sioux outbreak in the
Northwest The total is Sl370,374. The Secrstary has
Authorised the payment for present relief Of 100000
About 100000 estimated /" constructive damage to
sadsrs but the Secretary holds that back for revision
and consideration Estimates made for damages arising
from plu,e. to property by Indians sd by United States
soders Constructive dan.ges estimated for those
who were obliged to leave their farms.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-17
THE RHODE ISLAND UNION CONVENTION.

PRoyDEscE, MARCH l5-Phe Union National State
Convention met to-day, and nominated jaime. Y Smith
for Governor Seth Psdelford for Lieutenant overoor
John Bartlett for Secretary of State Horsto Rogers
for Attorney General and Samuel A. Parker for General
Treasurer-a Of whom the present ncurnbent. er-
sspt Mr. Rosers Delegates wsre elected to the Balti-
more Convention sad resolution passed recon needing
them to vote for the denomination of President Lincoln
The State election takes place on the 9Th Of April.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-17
THE WHIsKEY TAx

The Commissioners Of Iotsm. Revenue has i.sued a
notice TO collectors concerning the new tar on spirits t.
the following effect:
"Tbe duties upon distilled spirits are increased 10
cents per gallon, and the duties cotton 10 two can't
10 making their returns speoy the amount remopad on
and after the instant March, and on sush amoun to
pay the tar Of sixty cents per gallon" y
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-17

DEATH or A VETERAN PosTMAsTER -ZebuoD Wig
yin, postmss er Of Strathsm IN II died on the lst in
staot aged ~ years Upon tbo establishment Of post
flee 10 Stratbsm February, 1927 Mr.. Wgen was sp
pointed stmastsr, and retained the office under all Ad
mui,tratops Of the Government fr more than
years performing its duties accepsby to the peops and
satisfactorily to the Department He was probably the
Oldest postmaster in the United States.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-17

TAX ON DoGs.-A memorial wss presented Wednesday
by Senator Sherman, BY the officers Of the Ohio Woo
Growers Association. for revenue tar Of one dollar Der
head upon dogs [It ought to be FIVE The damage, as
far ss sscertsned, from dogs 10 Ohio cne huadrd
thousand dollars the past year. II such tax would de-
capitate onehah [al the worthless dogs millions would
be saved to the country
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-17
FROM KNOXVILLE.

KNOXVILLE, MARCH I5.-Tbere Sas soms slight sLir.
mishins yesterday beyond MorFsown ia which the rebel
Col Jones was killed All is quiet to-day The rebels
are supposed to be in force at Bats Gap. ''s
eutenapt engaged in recruiting for the First United
States Coored theavy) Artillery yesterday near
Louisville, by rebel citizen
The cars went to Morristown yesterday All was quiet
at the front.
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NORTH CAROLINA INDIANS

KNOXVILLE, (rESs) MARCH 15.-Peaoe has becu
ratified with the North Carolina Cherokees Those re
Gently cpt,red say they were induced to take up arm.
under the belief that they fighting for the United
States Government Two perm tied to 20 In s.aroh
Of the band and represent the facts Their chief .cL
nec few days with thirty OF his tribe accepted
amnesty proclamation. Since the return Of thsss In
dsns to lyaty the rebels have commtte oumsros ont
RACES on them twenty have been thrown into prison,
and the rest are concealed n the mountains
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-17
ARRIVAL FROM NEW ORLEANS.

Nsw YoRK, MARCH l6--Tbe steamer Creole has ar.
rived, from New Orleans on the 9th instant
The small steamer Algcdsn sunk 10 the Mississippi
on the night Of the 5h instant by coming collision with
tbs steamer Dudley Buck. All on board were saved.
The Chamber OF Commercs at New Orleans has been
revived. There is no war news
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A BLOCKADE RUNNER BEAcHED.

HALIFAX, MARCH l6-The new blockade-running
steamer Florida arrived this morning from Bermuda
tour days pasage-or repairs She unable to enter
the port of Wilmington and reports the blockade runner
Will of-the-Wlsp beachsd of Wilmington. l#5D
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-17
THE STEAMER pErERHoFr sIrNv

The Navy Department has received information that
the United States steamers Monticello and Psterho col
ded on the 9th instant of Wilmington IN C.) and the
Peterhof was sunk. No lives lost The efcer. Of
the PesrScf arrived at Fortress Monroe on Saturday
hst
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-17

The UNITED States ARMY-New bills are before
Congress looking to the reorganization Of the Invalid
Corps and to the punishment Of de.ersrs from the army
The dsserters contemplated In this now bin are those
who fail to report when drafted into the United States
army.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-17
THE GOLD PIII,

The gold bill, passed BY the Senate last week,
discussed in the House Of Representatives yesterday with
out being disposed Of The ndcsons that the Senate
amendment auhorsng the Secretary of the Treasury to
sell the surplus gold will be concurred ia
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-17
A REBEL CAMP SURPRISED,

PHILADELPBIA, MARCH l6.-A soecis despatch TO the
Bulletin from Cincinnati says that information from Vcks-
burg reports that portion Of the Marine Brigade uuder
Capt Crandal, recently surprised rebel camp east of
Port Gibson and captured forty aud
leased 6ge Union soldiers taken at Big Black
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-17
BURNING OF A CAMP.

AUGUSTA. MARCH IA fire broks out this evening IN
the camp of the Second Maine Cavalry large amount
of Government property destroyed, o,n.istne of
equipments, ammunition, &c All the barracks bot two
consumed. The fire ,doub.edly the work OF
"a incendiHry.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-17

Admiral Dahlgreuis stated to be on bis way back TO
Washington. but without having obtained the body of b;s
The Pes dents AUTOGRAPH copy Of the proclamation NJ
freedom, which ra1sd for in the bany Bssaar yss
drawn BY Gerrt SMITH -
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-17
THE GOLD BILL PASSED

The bill authorizing the Secretary Of the Treasury TO
sell the gold 10 possession Of the Government passed the
House Of Representatives yesterday the House concur
ring in the amendments Of the Senate Il therefore now
only awaits the signature of the President to become
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-17

FrsocoMexicao papers the detection Of vi.
dsur from the Jusrist party and say that the Mexican
Government is now reduced to four or five States which
ss, at that bat n0minally under il vls.
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SOLDIERS RETURNING.

BOSTON, MARCH 16.-Eght hundred soldiers mostly
veterans, belonging to New Hampshire, M.ine and Mas
sachusett regiments left hsre last night BY various routes
TO rejon the Army of the Potomac.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-17

PORTLAND, (ME) MARCH i5-The steam revenue
cutter Mau has been ordered to Halifax to convoy the
stolen steamer Chesapeake to this por1
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FROM CAIRO.

CAIRO, MARCH i6-9eu Sherman and staff passed
through here today en route for Louisville ia
The steamers Lanca-ter Celeste aud Silver Wsve were
recently bred into on White river. One man was killed
aud wounded. W
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CHANGES In MILITARY COMMANDERS.

fh fUtowiug ordsr from tho War Depursmeus simost
wholly confirms the report published yesterday com
muoicated under date Of the nth instant TO the Cincinnati
'Commerosl" (uot Gazette, was erroneousy printed
OF several changes in important military commands here
and at the Southwest 1t does not however-and could
not be expected to-confrm what stated in regard
to contemplated change in the command Of the Army OF
the Potomac: -.s,
WAR DEPARTMENT, l
+ Htse #. Adjaiaai Generals Office, tt
E9.a Rashingtom, March IL, 1864
GENERAL ORDERS, No. 95.-The President Of the
United States orders follows: tf ,..4.ae
l. Major General Haleck is at his request relieved
from duty General Chief Of the Army and Lientenan
General u g. Grant is assigned to the command of the
armies Of the United States The headquarters of the
army will be in Washington, and also with Lieutenant
General Grant in the field.
III Major General Haleck is assigned to duty in Wash
ngon chief of staff OF the army under the direction OF
mandng His orders will be obeyed and respected 40
cordingly. ~ I'm,
III Major General W. T sherman is assigned to the
command Of the mil tary division of tho Mississippi COM
posed OF the departments Of the OhIo the Cumberland
the Tennessee, and the Arkansas. t
W. Msjor General J, b. Mcpherson 10 assigned to the
command Of the department and army Of the Tennessee
V. La relieving Major General HAlleck from duty as
Generan Chief the President desires to express his ap
probation and thanks for the able and jealous manner n
which the adnous aud responsible duties OF that position
have been performed
e. d. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant General.
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THE EVENING STAR.
From the Maine Farmer.l
MY DAkLING'S SHOES.


INSCRIBED TO THOSE WHO WILL UNDERSTAND IT.
God bless the little feet that can never go astrav,
awayl sahA 90
Sometimes take one in my hand forgetting till I
1t is little half-worn shoe, not half large enough
And all at once feel of bitter loss and pain
Az sharp as when two years ago it cut my heart IN
twain.
Ohttle feet that wearied not, I wait for them no
For drifting on the tide but they have reached
And while the binding tear drops wet these little
try To think my darIings feet treadius streets
And SO LAY them down again, but always turn to
God bless the little feet that surely cannot
stray -
And while thus am standing, 1 almost seem to see
The little form beside me. just ~ it used to be
The little face uplifted with its sweet and tender
All ms! might have known that look was born of
reach my arms out fondly, bat they clasp the
There nothing of my darling but the shoes he
0 the bitterness of parting cannot be done away
Till meet my darling where his feet never
BUtwith him safely landed upon the rivers siia;
BE pstent heat! while waiting to see the shining
For the little feet in the golden street can
0StTGy ii.
S-Post offices have been reopened in Ten
nessee at the following places: Memphis,
Nashville, GAINESVILLE, Galiatin, Shelbyville,
Nurtrtesboro', Chattanooga, and Knoxville.
b - Arrangements are making by the Gov
eminent for leasing the abandoned plantati
in Middle Tennessee. The Government agency
has been established at Pulaski, in GILES
county. ..
- Three colored soldiers Of the 55th Mass.
regiment, have been hanged Az Jacks onviIie,
FlcriGa, for committing a rape upon white
woman there.
- Capt. Bowers, OF the British navy has
penetrated China, up the Yang tse- Kiang, 1,4gO
miles above the city of Shanghae.
S-An order has been issued in Nashville
ordering all who have not been vacciuated to
go outside the picket lines.
81 A gang who were engaged in counter
letting notes On the Brazilian treasury, have
been broken up in New York.
~ Miss Anna E. Dickinson is in very ill
health. ..a.a -as.
~ The farmers in Illinois are already SOW
ing their spring wheat.
~ Adelaide Ann Proctor the poetess, and
daughter of Barry Cornwall, is dead.
SUnion meetings are being held all over
Arkansas.
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TRAVELLERS DIRECTOR z.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
rs

BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
@Gsz
On and after Wednesday, January2At 1861, daily
Trains will be run between Washington and New
York, and Washington and the West as follows:
YoR NEW YORK and BOSTON
Leave Washington at and l9.45 A. M. and 5
And Z 30 z. M, except Sunday. On Sunday, st 30
z. NJ. only. -.
FOR BALTIMORE.
Leave Washington at s %, 7 and 1913 A. M.
and 5, %, and 80 p. NJ. daily, except Sunday.
On Sunday. at A. M. and 8 and SO P. M, only.
FOR ALL PARTS or THE WEST.
Leave Washington at $50 and A. NJ. and 80
P. m. daily, except Sunday. On Sunday, at 7.30 P.
81 only.
FOR WASHINGTON AND THE SOUTH.
Leave Baltimore at 4 so. 7 10, 9 4j and g. 20
81. ano $40, 5.i5, and $50 P. NJ. except Sunday,
On Sunday. at 4.N ard 8 40 4. NJ. and $40 P. NJ.
FOR ANNAPOLIS
Leave Washington at $50 4. II. aud 425 P. III.
Leave Baltimore at :. 10 A M and 5.l5P Pm
Trains leaving Washington at 7 A. H. and
so P. M, go through to New York without
change of cars. sleeping Car on 7s0 P NJ train
+The first and fourth trains from washin gton,
and third and fifth trains from Baltimore, stop at
al way points.
For further information, tickets Of every kind,
&c, apply to George s. Koontz, agent at Wash
ington ststion, or at the Ticket Office.
vi SMITH, Master of Fransp't'n.
L. NJ COLE, General Ticket Agent
- 20-n 1ntel. Il ChrOn.)
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q r II &c 1 A l. :.

Headquarters Military District Of Washington,
Washington, d. c., February i6, 1861. !
General Orders No. 3-Col. T. Ingraharn, 3Sth
Massachusetts, volunteers, is hereby detailed
as Provost Marshal Of the Military District of
Washington. He will be respected and obeyed
accordingly. .ats
BY command Of Brig. Gen. Martindale.
JOHN P. SHERBURNE,
fe loft Assistant Ad jutant General. 3
Passes to Visit the Army OF the Potomac,
/. Applications must be made at tie office of
MaIer LOUIS H. Pelouze, No. 2D3 street, be-
tween 18th and 18th streets, between II a. m.
and p. M, except Sundays. Major Pelouze
is authorised to sign the passes.
2. Ii not granted at the Office OF Major Pc
louze. the decision is final, and no reference
need be made at the War Department.
B. Passes cannot be given to females to visit
the army.
By order of the Secretary of War.
f. ID. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant General.
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ORDINANCE OftICE,
~ WAR DEPARTMENT,

$50. Washinsto,, February q, 1884.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Department
until MON DAY, Msrch l4th, at p. :. for the de-
livery at the New York Arsnal of so 900 Il ght Jaw.
airy Sab-es, United States regulation pattern.
There sabres sre to be sde in strict. cordaucs
with the 81 sndard patterns TO be seen at ths New
York Arsenal
They are to be subject to the usual inspection
and proof. and are to be inspected ut the armory
where made. -
Deliveries must be made in lots not less than 800
Sabres week, for ali contracts of 600 Ssbres,
OR under; 600 sabres week for all contracts OF
from 5000 to r. geo Sabres; $50 Sabres psr wesk
for all contracts of above 1900 Ssbres the drst de-
livery to be made on the 4th day of April, 1854.
Failure to deliver at q specified time will subject
the contra tor to forfeiture of the nu nber he
msy fail to deliver At that time.
No bids will be considefd from parties other tn an
regular manufacturers OF Sabres, AMI such Is are
known to this Department to be fully competent
to execute in their own workshops the work pro-
posed for. o..
Bidders VIII enclose with their bids the written
acknowiedg ment Of their suretes, over their own
sign stuTe. -.....--.-
Each party obtaining contract will be required
t. enter into bonds with approved suretss for Its
faithful execution.
Upon award being made. successful bidders will
be notided. and furnifhed with forms OF contract,
and bond,
The Department reserves the right to reject any
OF all bids If not deemed satisfactory.
Proposals will be addressed to "Brisadier Gene
ral George d. Ramsay. Chief OF Ordnance, Wash
ington "spd viii be end nn Pre- p9ss1s for
fe25 eo9t Brig. Gen., Chief of Ordn snoe
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DROPOsALs FOR CAVALRY HORSES.

DROPOSALB FOB CAVALRY HORSES.
WAR DHrA'ro5s as Is e ts;s5
,l s54IsD e received q tai.
T Faki Fl 4iHESS5usAnD eco CAVALRY HORSES,
ONE THOUSAND I,rol CAVALRY EoRsEs, to
b. delivered in 81
ONE 1HoUs s!1 u! & o9e, CAVALRY HORSES, t.
Also sealed opesals viii Be received At this OF.
tenth 10Th 1sss SGT for f% w THonsANb taoe
CAVALRY HORSES. to be delivered in Vince ing,
West Virginia, within 1907 days from date of con-
Said horses to be sound in all not less
~ to Is hanes high; full feshsd compsety built,
bride wise and Of size sufficient for cavalry pur-
These Specifications acsu be strictly adhered to and
'Sag KID s 1
BY Of st,Is.
irespsnsiS!e his name win Be reported TO the SEQ
rotary Of War; with Recommendation that such
ZION e 6sptsip sbn y MsR Kim Z 3. 4 Bos;
Successful bidders win be prepared TO enter into
tya Immediately on the acceptance OF their bids.
=, The osth Of allegiance must accompany each
The undersigned reserves the right to reject all
o' So as ss % re- %, sftv
Payment will be made on completion of contract,
Propos ais must be endorsed PROPOSAL Tor Cav
airy Horses. and addressed to Lieut; Col; James
Ws.hins,o Un,ef SaarfermAsser Cavalry BUREAU
inform alton will Ss promgs!T given
fe24 ia Ii. Col and Chic Q. H., Cavalry Bureau.
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sINITsD sTATHs $40 BONDS.
UNITED STATES TAO TREASURY NOTES.
UNITED STATES COUPONS OF 1881,
UNITED STATES CERTIFICATES OF IN
D1BTEDNYSS.
Hold Silver. Uncurrsnt Money, Exchange On d
mar Of Europe and tie Northern Cities,
BOUGHT AND SOLD,
We are authorized to furnish SO Bonds at par
anti the LIST Of August next when tho prIyf,s dss
Of cony srsion ceases. Isl -.
Orders for Stocks and Col executed In Now York
exclusively on COM mission.
RITTANEOUS1, FAINT & co.,
- Bankers, IS Penn avenue.
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ORDINANCE OFFICE.
" WAR DEPARTMENT.,

" WAR DEPARTMENT, e. .-..
PROPOSALS win be received By this Department
sr!l Tssseay, March q O'Clock 2 m. for tas
sets If wrought iron work, for United States Ar
The Harness Irons are to be pacs ed IN we'll r.1a
boxes, con tainin Twelve single sets each, ,elns an
assortment fer fouI wheel and e!srt lead horses
and eaeh twelve sets so packed Will consist or tn
following pieces:
3 pairs ioDg Haal6s, complete,
5 pairs stoTt Hsrres, CON pIsts
psirs msdium names, com slsts.
S6ousie Loops eyes,
u ssdc lie Loops. bent for CATTLE,
s4ions o b5sfPs with tosgles.
a 81 oIt Cha: ms with tog8lss,
Saddle Loops. srai ght for riding raad.e pun mel.
pattern ana veis az 70 tie mode sets to be ssan in
this ofiee aud at TIE springfolt ArmorT-aEs to be
and each pee is TO Be made II the SIZE ana kind
nSeB e. Be- g the at es u Ss asa
YORK Asencg and u tnespTii,nsasi6 4 m CRY
to oRs are a Ps rsh III Pk on pap
&c reject 10 INSPECTION ct the factory vners
Tbs ghs a rs 10 b arksd With The axsrs
TIE sfss the letter. s. A The latter
An TIE pieces are to be put rp IA proper buull?s
properly isteied and eaeh toI is to be Carefully
f5 rex to Sc raid for 1t the I0spector's ya.uatioa
deliveries are ,ade at the rate OF not las thal
March pert, Ssiurs to eeiver sts specified inns
will su biect the c0ntr sc 10 forfeiture or the
number he may fail TO deliver 1t that fiu.e.
No bids will bs considered exc apt Ion parties &C
fusly snesgst in the man9fse,ace Of til, or ,in
evidence that they have in their own shops sli the
machinery end Appliances for turning out the full
amount Of work specified per Gay.
Bidders will be required to furnish pro psr socuri
ties for the proper performance of the work snt
will enclose with their bids the written aGknow-
edtmentS Of their surettes over their own sig IA
lures
Ea,h party obtsinire contract vii &c required
TO enter into bonds with approved sureties f'f its
faithful execution.
Upon the award being made, successful bid iers
will be Ioti6ed ard furnished with forms
tract and bond
The Department reserves the right to reject arr
or all bids if not deemed satisfactory.
Proposals will be addr ss;ed 70 sri gadier Gen
rgton City and will be endorsed Proposals for
Harness Iroas.n GEO. d. RAMSAY,
Re "a cost Brig Gen and Chief of Ord nancs
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HsTABLIsHED 1850.

MN ksTABIIsHED 1850. IN
81 Hsvine made arrangements which
have induced me- to continue the PAWN BR0KIN6
BUSIEISS in this city, I take this method Of 10.
forming my patrons and the public In general thai
Iwin continue to loan money on Gold and siiIsts
Wssins ha os sss ns
stand. No. 351 0street, between " and 9Th sH''
In the reAr Of National Hotsl. ,or
Ten thousand dollars to loan on kesi tssss"
ct the above place. = ;. 90 S-Sm-
A-lf EIsH;XAEa. TIE GET SyH cH HdINESf.
e1QK Etc. Or Box WILL PIRFoRM CUiIHis
YInsredisnts are purely vegetable, ~ -
may DO csrried In the vest pocket without feiI q
Detection Circulars free. Price 81 POI. t GU.
ly JOIN J. xROMy1. sueeeseor 70 Y; Hphsin as:
ron b 3. @, IORD, 500 fsansviva,ia, s :.oW
ont b. mall. fvss5 al ~ i.-Igsi ~
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nHDNAhCkoFFIOE.
~ WAR DEPARTMENT,

Washineton, February q, 1884.
PROPOSALS viii be received by this De psItment
until MONDAY, March l4th, at p. M, for The de-
livery at the New York Arsenal Of : go Horse ar
tillsry Sahrss. United States regulation patte n
These Sabres are TO be made in strict accordance
With the -tant ard PATTERN to be seen at the New
York Arsersl
They be subject to the usua al inspection and
proof and are t. bs ina pectsd At the Armory where
mxde.
Deliveries mrst be made ct the rate of not less
than 500 satrss per wesk, commencing the 4th day
of April, 1854.
Iaiur. to deliver at q specified time will subject
the contractor to forfeiture of the number he
may fail TO deliver At that time.
No bids will be eonsidsred from parties Other
than regular manufacturers ef Ssbrss and snch as
ere known to the Department to be fully com pc.
tent to execute in their own shops the work pro-
posed for. Bidders will enclose with their bids the
written acknowledsments ct their sureties over
their own signatures.
Each party obtaining contract viii bs required
to enter into bond with approved sureties for its
faithful execution.
Upon the award being made successful bidders
will be notified, and furnished with forms OF con
tract and bond.
The Department reserves the risht to reject any
or all bids, if not deemed Satisfactory.
Proposals will be addressed to .'Brigadier Gene
raj George D. Ramsay, Chief of Ordnance, Wasa.
ingtgn, D. "snd sndor,s dn "Rs0Rosa!s fsr Horse
fe24-eofd Brig. Gen. Chief OF Ordnance.
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C,HIRF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

" W A5dINHkVNt 7
Washington, H.. t., January 4, le64.i
All deslers in Drugs, Hardware, Lumber, LeAth-
ar Once Furniture Harness and Ssddlery. are re-
q6ssted 20 seno to this ofhse, on see hCHDAY Of
each week, eesled proposai or list, dRp9oats, of
the article, they are prepared to furnish to this
Denot ats ort notice Win the price Of each mari
of the service require It. the arti sic or
&c obtained Without delay ard At the icwe,t price.
ruired to furnish the list punctuaily every Moe
day morning. y. h. RUCR1R,
Brigadisr General ana Chief Quar- tsrms ster,
ts5 tt Depot OF Washington