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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-16

nR. PORTER'S OLD DRUG STORE.
Already admitted to be
The largest, safest and most approved
DRUG HOUSE IN NORTHERN PENNSYLVANIA,
WITH
Anesablshed reputation for keeping the best medicine
UNEQUALLED
In its facilities and apparatus for compounding and pre-
pairing
MEDICINE AND PRESCRIPTIONS,
Conducted by thoroughly competent persons who dc vo
the most careful attention pay the strctest regard
TO accuracy, and use only selected arti-
cles, and medicines OF unques-
toned purity, has become
THE CASH DRUG STORE
With prices revised to correspond with the market.
W H OLE S ALE AN D RETAIL,
ALL ARTICLES WARRANTED AS REPRESENTED.
By recent arrangements with the Manufacturers Impor
ters or First Holders of Goods andCash Purchs
ses,the prices will always be at thelow
est point for Prime Goods.
LOWER FIGURES THAN EVER IN
PAINTS, OILS, VARNIsHEs, GLASS, DRUGS AND
DYE-sTUFFs.
Ersyhing IN this ertetsirs stock aciH be said
Cheap far Cash
PRICES REDUCED, VIZ:
OF SOAPS, PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, COMBS.
POCKET KNIVES AND RAzORs,
LAMPS NDMATERIALs FOR LIGHT.
TRUSSES & SUPPORTERS,
WINES AND LIQUORS, ONLY FOR MEDICINE.
TOBACCO AND SNUFF.
ALL THE POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES,
TOOTH, SKIN AND HAIR PREPARATIONS,
FANCY ARTICLES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
Eclectic, Botanic ard Homeopathic Mtdicin.s
Spices, Bird Seed, Lamp Shades aud Garden Seeds
FISH TACKLE, AMMUNITION, &c.
Constituting the most complete assortment embracing
the great wants of the People, reduced in Price,
and revised for the Cash System.
DR.. PORTER'S COAL OIL.
DR.. PORTER'S CAMPHENE!
DR.. PORTER'S ALCOHOL!
DIR. PORTER'S BURNING FLUID!
Are Fresh daily prepared, and unrvaed by any in the
Market.
D r r E L S PREP r ALTON s
FOR FAMILY Use.
Known as Safe and Reliable Remedies are warranted TO
what they intended TO give satisfaction
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-16
Clothing.
CLOTHING STORE !

COLOMON'S CLOTHING STORE
y NEW FIRM.
NJ Z. Solomon respectfully informs his old customers
and the public that he has taken in partnership his
A Alexander, under the firm of SOLOMON & son, and
tn at they will continue business at the old stand
Main Street No. 2 Patton Block. They will keep con-
stantly ON hand full assortment of Clothing
FORMEN AND Boys WEAR!
CHEAP AND FASHIONABLE
Also, constantly on hand full line OF
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
Consisting of SHIRTS, COLLARS,
NECK TIES, GLOVES sUsPENDERs HDKFs,
And a large assortment of ARMY SHIRTS,
Which they offer to sell at prices CHEAPER than
ANY OTHER ESTA BLISHMENT IN TOWN.
REMEMBER THE PLACE, AT
SOI.OMO Il SONS.
Jan. l, 1865.
ag- NJ f. Solomon requests those indebted to him to
call and settle. He is desirous of closing all accou nts
by the 1st day of March next after that time all un
settled matters will be placed in the hands OF officer
for collection.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-16
NHEAPNESS, STYLE AND BEAUTY.
YOUR CLOTHING CHEAY AT YOUR OWN PRICES
PROCLAIM PEOPLE,

PROCLAIM 1T TO THE PEOPLE,
Just receiveda large stock of Fall and Winter Cloth.
ing at J. C0RN'S Emira Branch Clothing Store. He
Saws cooy boldly and deliberately that he takes the
foremost of the Clothing Merchants OF Towanda.
Eighteen hundred and sixtyone has come, and the
light and beauty OF Spring shines upon u.s. with all its
radiant splendor. shall continue to sell Clothing, for
Cash cheaper than any other man. my goods all
bought cheap for cash. and they will be sold cheap for
cash.
Nv goods are all manufactured in Elmira, therefore
can warrant them well made. Enough for me to say
have everything IN the line of
CLOTHING. GENTS FURNISHING GOODS. HATS
CAPS, &C.. &C.
That is kept in any other Store in town
This is free country therefore it is free for all to do
their trading where they can do the best regardless
the and sour looks Of old fogy merchants invite
you to come and me-cOuntrY well as the city
nvitedevery person. rich or poor high or low bond or
rec are invited to call.
At JOHN SHLAM'S Clothing Store, next door to H. 5
Mercurs Dry Goods Store, Main Street, TOwanda, Pa.
N B-We wish to he understood, that not to be
undersold by any man, combination of men,
80 No charge Tor showing our Goods.
Towan1a, March Il, 1862. J. CORN.
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS !!
r. W. EDDY,
Has large stock of fresh WINTER GOODS, and
would only say to those in want of GOod, wemade
Clothing which he will sell to the public at fair price,
and guarantee every article represented leaving the
choose between good goods at fair price
and poor goods at high price-believing in the doc
trine that " mans money is god as anothers."
We sell to all alike His stock usual, consists in
GOOD WELL MADE CLOTHING,
HATS & CAPS. SHIRTS. COLLARS, UNDER SHIRTS
DRAWERS, SUSPENDERS, GLOVES HO-
sIhRY: NECK TIES. TRAVEL
ING BAGS, FUR CAPS
& COLLARS, SILK
HATS, &c,
and the best assortment Of fine SOFT HATS in towr.
We ask an inspection of our Goods, believing
satisfy all as to quality and price.
Towanda, Dec. /, 1864, r. W. EDDY
Evening star., 1865-03-01
PROPOSALS..
L WAsHySsros CRY. D. g.,

February 21th. 1855.
Sealed Prspssals will be received at this otlce
till II O'Clock noon, the 9Th instant. FOR all the
mail messenger service reenired between tins
for one year, from March lst, 1895
The reposals must be accompanied by fsr-
epty from two responsible persons that the bidder
is akle to perform the duties reqnired and that
hia bid is acee pied he SD all commsucs oo the hrst
day OF March next, and perform the servise in =
Satisfactory and acce able for the period
of one year aud that in the event nj his failure 40
TO do, the guarsntors will have the same 50 per
FORMED for the period stated, without cost TO the
Department. ever or above the amount named In
the proposal .--,
TO be performed daily in each direction Will be as
From the Depot to the Office, s. OF about and
10 q a. m, and - and $50 m.-four trips.
From the Ofice to the Depot at or about D l5
50 ape IL 10 g. m and and p m five trips.
No additional upeusation will be allowsd Tor
change OF time nor for extra trips, should any
become necessary, nor Tor any Increase IN the
service specified The mails must be conveyed in
Of suf sient strens tn and caps ity To carry
the whole mail each trip, and so srranSet as prop
erly to prOtect 1t from the weather, and prom nt
cennections must be made with the cars in eacn
direction. Fines will be impo Sed for failures 10
take the whole mail for the loss of aHy part OF IT.
for su uferiDg it to be wet otherwise lniure or
for loss OF counec' len with the cars.
No particular form of proposal is required: Ine
lowest responsible bidder viii be designated as
ma il tsenger and be notised thereof as soon as
the bids are decided on. No contract Will be
required to be executed by him, his proposal And
its acceptance being sufficient. but he must take
the oath required by law before e&ntering & on the
du ties. 8. !. ~" EN-,
feb a. I'd Postmaster.
Evening star., 1865-03-01
PROPOSALS.
nROPOsALs FOR FORAGE.

ts o@are'n%sss5s 2Sss BPe Y Ess Rass'sse" .s sss
spss nsT e
Of these psoss With ' Hay ooPn Oats and
Bids will be received f;;r the delivery Of 5000
bushels Of Corn or oatsand 80 tons ofAaS OF s'ea"'
sIs must state at which Of the above named
4Pssss a. witch hey win make dsiiverss thereat.
the quantity Of eash article proposed to be deliver
mtnced, aud when to be completed.
90, n to be put up in good stout sacks of .Sout
rs sacss TO S
withsut extra charge to the Goyernmsnt. The
{ ena kind of
Hay, or straw, proposed to be delivered, must be
ali the articles offered under the bids herein in
yittd win oe subject to raid inspection by the
Gs9E s to to
the lowest responsible bidders. as the interest OF
the rnmsnt nay lsaaire and payment N will IL be
have been delivered and accepted.
The bidder will be required to accompany his
sbIe perssns that in case lis bid Be accepted he
or they win, within ten days thereafter execute
Of the contract to deliver the articles proposed
tisement % and in case the said bidde should fail
enter into the contract they to make good the df-
next lowe 81 responsible bidder. or the person 10
whom the contract may be awarded.
shown BY the official certificate of United States
District Attorney, COLLECTOR Of ustoms, or any
other officer under the United State Government,
or responsible person knewn to this Office
All bidders will be duly notified of the ptance
or rejection OF their pro 20 ais.
The full name and post off &c address OF each
bidder must be legbly written ia the pro-
possl.
Proposals must be addres,ed to Brig Gen. D. II.
Rucker, Chief Depot uartermaster, Washinstoo. l..
U. c.. and should be plainly marked proposals
for Forage"
Bonds in sum equal to the amount of the con
tract, signed by the contractor and both of his
guarantSrs will be required of the successful bid
der or bidders upon signing the contract
Blank forms Of bids, gusranties. aun bonds may
be obtained pom application to this Office.
All proposals received under thf! adr ertisemen Mt
Will he epened and examined at this ofhce on We'd
nesday and Satt rday Of each week st l2 m Bid
ders re respectfully invited to be present st the
D. II. RUCKER.
fe2s.tf Brig. Gen i and Quartermaster.
Evening star., 1865-03-01
OFFICIAL.
The First CeYps--Netice to VeteYans.
HRApeuARTERe FIRST CORPS,


WARRINGTON, D. G., Dec "a, ieea.
Veterans desiring 70 enlis: In the ISL Army
Corps, should report IN person at me once o.
Col. G. F. johnson, Soldiers Rest, Bainmofe
and Ohio Railroad Depot, Washington, ID y.
ANY Veteran who has served Two years, mas
been honorably discharged, and s pnyslcaily
qualified, may enlist In the Corps for one, TWO
OF three years.
Those enlisting will receive from the Gov
ernment a bounty Of $500 as soon as they are
m mustered in, and, in addition, the regular In.
etaIments from the Government, Ia proportion
10 the period OF enlistment, as follows: 800 for
one years service, one-third paid on enlist
nent; $500 for two years service, one-third on
enlistment; 1900 for three years service, one
third on enlistment
They will be credited to the quota OF the
district in which they or their families may be
domiciled and will, therefore, be entitled to
local bounties.
Free Transportation Will be furnished them
to Washington by any Provost Marshal.
The best arms in the possession OF the
Government will he furnished these troops,
and they will be allowed to retain their arms
when honorably discharged.
Headquarters Major General HancCcK:-l5S
street between 18th and Goth streets.
Office of the Board for the Examination OF
Officers :-Brigadier General john r. Brooke,
president, IS3 G. street. between 10th and Goth
streets.
BY order Of Major General Hancock.
FINLEY ANDERSON,
dec 27-tf Assistant AdiutaDt General.
Evening star., 1865-03-01
IMPORTANT TO FEMALES.

DR.. EESEMAN'S PILLS.
The com alton Of ingredients IN these Pills is
the result of long and extensive practice. They
mild in their operation, and canaot do harm to
the most delicate; certain correcting all irrssu
lsrities, Painful nenstruatiOu, removing all OBJ
structions, whether from cold or other Tiss, head
ache, pain in the side, palpitatiOn of the heart
whites, all nervous affections, Mysteries, fatigue,
pain iu the back and limbs, &C.. disturbed sleer,
which arise from Interruption of nature.
DIR. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS
was the commencement of new ia the treat
ment of ir egularities and obstruci which have
couBis sned so many to a PREM 4TURz GRAVE. No
female enjoy good hsalth unless sLs is regular,
ersl health begins to decline. These Pills form
DIATR and PERsIsT Ear sUCCEsS.' DoN'T
BE DECEIVED. Take this advertisement to
your Druggist and tell him that you scaa. ths
BEST and most RELIABLE FEMALE MEDI-
CINE IN TIE WORLD. watch is enmpIissd in
these Pills
DR. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS
have been q Standard Remedy for over thirty
years, and are the most etfectuSl ever known
for all complaints peculiar to Fsmatss To all
classes they are inv valuable, indKst,Ie, trith
tntatv, Periodical TeguaJtty. They are known to
thousands who have used them at different periods
throughout the untry, having the sanction Of
Eaplcit di, ections stating 1cheH they SHOULD not b..
vsed, with each Bex-the Price One D0Il1T Soc
or Boz es for S., containing from so to On Pills
Pills sent BY mail, p7onp,ly, secure from Obssrva.
FOR SALE ny ALL DRUGHlSTs.
HUTCHINS Il HILLYER, Proprietors,
dec lO-eoly,a 81 Cedar ST., New York.
Evening star., 1865-03-01
CLOTHING.

CREAr REDUCTION IN CLOTHING
In order to make room for Spring Goods. now
offer TO the public q great iIducementin
ALL STYLES OF OVERCOATS.
English, French and American Double and Sin
gle Breasted
WALKING AND SACK COATS.
large variety of Black Plain and Fancy Cassi-
mere
PANTS AND VESTS.
And many other articles in this line. too nnmer-
ous to mention, which 1 shall sell off from n ow
until the fiji st Of March at greatly reduced prices.
The above goods are all m ads aud trimme in tn 9
latest New York styles. A. STRAUSS,
Pa av.. bet. 10Th and llth sts., and
feb 9lm+ ITS Pa. av., bet. Nth and 18th sts.
Evening star., 1865-03-01
NAVY DEPARTMENT.
~ BUREAU OF STEAM EyGINEERINc.

y,
until %eT TidisS March il, 1855, for the IRON. Sc,
be ad for in as at
tive Navy Yards Payments will be made in the
days after noti eaton of scee ptspcs OF bid to pro
coed contin. ally, and the whole TO be deliver in
a~nrded OH' to- the % lowest Responsible bidder, the
rgh, being reserved ct rejecting the lowest bid,
The usual guarantees will be required, and the
tract win be dated the day the notice OF accept
Printsd Schedules and instructions can be OBJ
tanned by application to the Buteaq:
Bureau Of Steam Engineering and endorsed Pro
posals for Materials for the Navy that they may
be distir guis he'd from otbsr business letters:
The following are the classes required at the re
spective Navy Yards:
KITTERY-CLAss No. 1-Boihr Lon.
14l cOe pounds best American Flsnge Iron.
KITTERY Glass No 2-Round and EYqt l-on
81. .6ro pound. best American Round and Flat Iron
KITTBRY.-CLAss No. 3-TEon.
2SOCO pounds best American Iron.
CHARLEsTOWN.-CLAss No I-C3ppfy
So pounds IngOt Copper-best quality.
CnARLE5TOWN.-CLAss No.2.
1000 pounds Banca Tin.
''''' CHARLEsTowN.-CLAss No ).
J. 800 pounds slab Zinc.
BRooKLYN,--oIAss No. InBoilg Iron. r..
725 s O pounds best American Flan ge Iron.
a. 50A pou nds best American Sheet Iron.
BROOKLYN. CLASS No. 2-Romnd, Square. ana
us 200 pounds best American Round Iron.
i08 500 pounds best American Square or Flat Iron n,
BROOKLYN.-CLASS No. ST Iron.
50 coo pounds best American Iron.
BROOKLYN Glass No. 4-Boiisr Rtress.
10 900 pounds best quality Boiler Riyets
WAeHINGTON.-CLAss No. Iron, fc.
IS, eco pounds best American Round, Square, AMI
100 tons 'tes best Bloom S,o Iron
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. No. 2-Pig Iron.
l5n tor rs be American Anthr aclte Pig Iron.
loo tons No 2American Charcoal Pig Iron.
WASHINGTON.-CLASs No. 3-Stssl.
Is OOH pounds Round, Square, and Octagon Cast.
Steel.
WAsHINGTON.-CLASs No. 4-Coppey.
10,CGH pounds Ingst Copper.
WASHINGTON. GLASS No. s-Tin. Lead and
Zisc.
10 cce pounds Lead, tpigs.)
p en0 pounds Tin. istraitsJ
5000 por nds Slab Eide.
WAsHINGTON-CLAss No. S-Ensinse.'s Stores.
Is0 gross Wood Screws, Sprig0s, Ssndpsper, Alco-
hsl, Mol sfes, Sour Flour kosin, Oil Wit
riol, Borax, Solder Brick Whiting.
WAsHINaTON.-CLA No. 7-White Pine LHnl'
Der.
90 go feet White Pine Lumber, of various thick.
ness. dressed on both sides, suitable for
making patterns.
NoRFOLK-CLAss No. I-Round. Square end
2ss, $50 pounds best American Round. Square. and
Flat IRON.
NORFOLK K-CLiss No 2-Pig Iron.
100 tons best American Charcoal Pig Iron.
NORFOLK.-CLAs5 No. 3-Boilsr Rtctss.
], 100 pounds best quality Smoke pipe Rivets.
To
Evening star., 1865-03-01
THE EVENING STAR.
CONGRESSIONAL.
In THE SENATE Yesterday after our report


In THE SENATE yesterday after our report
tlased-
Mr.. Wilson, from the Committee on Military
Affairs. reported bill to Incorporate natonal
asyIum for the relief Of the totally disabled
officers and men of the volunteer forces. among
the incorpoTators are the names OF Generals
Qrant sherman, Meade, Banks, Hooker, Cur
It's Ru.ler burnside, Logan, 0glesby, Schurz,
Howard Sigel, Rosseau, Halleck and others;
and thcse of Admiral Farragut, Andrew John
son. Salmon p. Chase, Edwin NJ. stanton,
Gideon Welles. George Bancroft, john A. An.
drew. Andrew g. Curtin, Oliver +. Morton,
John Brough, Henry Ward Be her, Horace
Greeley, henry j. Raymond, James Gordon
Bennett, VIM. +. Dodge. Gerrit Smith, and
others, 100 in sll II authorizes the appoint
men. OF q board of T. trustees, who are em-
pow cred 10 fix a site for the Asylum wnen the
sum of ene million Of dollars snail nsvs !,a ue ~
accumulated. Provision is made for sacn una
from the stoppage of pay OF off1eers anu men,
fires for desertton, and pay OF soldiers VINO nave
died without heirs, and also from ihu1Viouai
donation. -
The amerdatory tax bill was then taken Up,
and after a recess, in evening session, the
amendment Masking savings oanRs suolecr to
taxation the came as banks OF issue, was
adopted.
of the Finance Committee to- put an addition OF
20 per cent duty upon tobacco, snuff, cigars,
cigarettes and cheroots, and adjourned.
IN TIE HOUSE.
The loan bill was passed, with amendments
not materially changing its provisions. and
"
interest unaffected. The vote on the passage
was - against 30.
The House then went into committee on the
amPndatory tariff bill, until half past four.
= After the recess, in evening session. the
Speaker laid before the House a letter from the
Secretary OF War, in reply to resolution of
the House, inclosing communication from
General Augur, in which the latter reports that
early in July, 1851, Numerous complaints were
made by Captain ScheetZ, provost marshal,
that bounty brokers were engaged in the kid
giving them not one cent This complaint was
made known 10 the Secretary of War, who
directed that no colored men should leave the
city without pass. Colored men obtain
psssss by showing that they are not enrolled in
this District.
The communication was referred to the Com
m 'ee on Military Affairs.
A communication was also laid before the
House, showing that Commodore Vanderbilt
received over S3OO,0O0 for the charter of the
Van derbilt, just previous to his presenting that
vessel 10 the Government.
Several bills OF minor importance were
passed, and the House adjourned.
Evening star., 1865-03-01
TRAVELLERS DIRECTORY.
DFFIor BALTIMORE OHIO BIB. co..
WASHINGTON, pscem ber Is, ls,ls

20 u - - s;SzzsSsz:sssss - -
ger Trains ri 'is Setsssn Washington and Baltimore
Ho.1-BIIkETisokS. IkTisseo WAY sfXTioN HAIR.
RIsBURe TRAIN.seaaoos eao Washington e:la A. H.
No. a-NEW YORK 4 PHILADELPHIA HX.
RhiIsde!phi. l;sS eii r.. New Esrk $50 P. N. No
No sNBAITIMORE 4 wIsTzRN TRAIN
Le.ys s ss Nan Tr.
for the West, and reaching Baltimore At io:oo
ANo'4-Nzw YORK KMAILTRAIN-Le.ve Wash,
,esso1t ss 1thiadsishi. New 9srf 1000
no No a-BALrIMoKH TRAIN AND WAY STA
riONS-Lsavs Washington 500 p NJ, connec9-
Ing at Relay with Frederick train. Arrive 81 BAL
% Mo. 6-BALTIMeks GoMMUTATwIoNs w n, AND MD
4 saiors
t.sin stops st Bladensburs Bsltsvills, Laurel and
Annapolis Junction only: F.. urw vopu rx.
piss WashqxssYn xs: .Sa s9q p,s.sa: n
EeEs nr 1e. Ps IesTins Yrk for ths las N9r.h
mo s"BAITIMORE 4 HARRISBURG TRAIN
leave Washington 6:43 P. NJ and arrive at baitl-
No eNET YoRK RHIkAPhspMIA staa a, ANp Aisp
stonniuR at Relay House for Western passen-
aers to take Express Train for Grafton. wheeling,
fsrRersburs E. and all points in the West Reaches
New York at 6:I9 A. N. . go
ElR ANNAPOLIS the connections will be made
vith tha S:J A. NJ and the 3 asd 4:3O P. NJ. from
Wsshin eton, No trains to or from Annapolis on
Sunday. xnp.rNa
THE ONLY TRAINS FROM WAsalN9TVN
for passengers on Sunday are the e:15 and ll:!o
ard fer gatmorea ea saa tbs Wsst sS and
the 6PM for New York ONLY.
THROUGH TIOKHTS 20 the West, as we'll % TO
Philad elphia, Nes York, er Boston, can be had at
The Station Ticket Ofce at all hours in the day. as
we'll as at new office in the American Telegraph
Building, Pennsylvania avenue, between 4s and
9Th streets.
through points, to save trouble and confusion at
the DE- parture of he trains.
ALL PAssENGERs whether soldiers or citizens, M
are politely bnt earnestly reauested 20 resPecI tae
ysntase. such as tie keeping of one or more cars
yey for ladies and their attendants aud the
Prevention Of smoking in any but the sm2hsr' 5
cars and also to make q cBeerfui compl1asee
With the decisions of the agents or conductors
in regard to their seats. tickets, etc. especially IN
the hurry of fstartipg the trains
W P SMITH, Master OF Transportation.
y NJ ani n General Ticket Agent. dec 10
Evening star., 1865-03-01
STATES MAILS.
Posr cFFIcE DEPARTMENT,

Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
WASHINGTON City, December Il. 1854. s
Proposals will be received at the Contract Office
of this Departme ut until p. m. of March 80, 1865
ito be decd ed by April l9). 'or 'nveying the
mails of the United States in Maryland and Dis
trict of Columbia, from Jnly l, 1862 to June 30,
1896 on the route ard by the schedule of dspsr-
lures and arrivals herein specified, being route
ablish ed by act of Congress, approved June So
1854
No. 1924 From Brookyille, Maryland. BY Olney.
Eustor, Silver Spring. tsligo T.. o., and
Brightwood, d. o.. to W Washinston,2'. miles,
and back, six times week.
From May 10 Deten'berl
Leave BroCkville daily, except Sunday. athO
A. NJ.
Arrive at Washin gton by 10 80 A. NJ.
Leave Washington daily, except sunday, ST
M.
Arrive at Brookvlle by SP. ri,
From DscsnbsT TO Mar 1.
Leave BrOekvilis daily, except Sunday, at a.
NJ.
Arrive at Washington By IL A. NJ.
Lesye Washin gton daily, except Sunday, at p.
NJ.
Arrive at Brookyille by 6 P NJ.
For form of proposal. guar sntee. and certificate.
and laws, instru ctiOns, &c, In relation to con
tracts, bidders are referred to the pamphlet aa-
yertisement of this date, to be seen at the Offices
OF Brookville and Washington; and at the Depart
mant W DENNISON.
feb IS-lav4w Postmaster General.
Evening star., 1865-03-01
Colonel in charge First Division
f. -tNl5 Q, M.G. o


CHIEF oUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE,
v DEPOl sF WASHINGToN,
WASHINGTON. ID g., Jsnusry 4. 1864.
Al: dealers in Drugs Hardware, Lumber, Leath-
er, ONCE Furniture, Harness, and Ssddlery are re-
quested to send to this efics, on MONDAY of each
week sealed proposal list. in dnp!tcate, of the
articles they are prepared to furnish this Depot
psin figures. that, in esse the Igencies Of the
service require it. Che article or articles can De OBJ
D. alers Wishing sell to ihis Depot vii be re-
qured TO furni6b the list pun ally every onday
mnrnipe ID. III. RUCXER.
Brigadier 9eo1 and Chief Q. NJ,
ian str Depot of Wash gtpn.
Evening star., 1865-03-01
DROPOSALs FOR MANURE.
L
QUARrRRMtsrER GRSERAL'S OFFICE,

QuARrRRM.srER GENERALS OFFICE,
FIRST DIyISIoN,>
WASHINGTON CITY, February 10, 1855. \
Sealed Pr2gasals will be received At this office
until WEDNESDAY, March Is. 1876, at IL O'Clock
NJ, for the sale of all the MANURE that may be
procured from the stables and corrals of the Gies
boro Depot near Washington, D c., within the
twelve months next succeeding April ], 1855.
The succe. sful bidder will be r qeired to have
barges or boats moerea at The wharf At Giesboro
in constant readiness to receive the manure which
may accumulate. The United states will deliver
the manure in the said barses or boats and viii
designate an agent to measure it as rapidly as
loaded.
Bidders must state the p-ce per cuoic yard.
An oath of allegiance will be required from each
bidder.
PAYMENT will be required to he made in Govern.
lnent funds at the end of each month for the ma
nure delivered in the barges turin g the month.
Bonds, with approve securities. will be required
from the party awarded, in the sum OF ten thou
sand 10000 dollars.
Proposals must be addressed to the un tersi gned,
Washinaton, D. @, and marked on the envelope,
"PropOsals for Manure"
JAMES A. EKIN,
Colonel in charge First Division
f. II-tMl5 @. NJ. G. 0.