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PROPOSALS FOR ENVELOPES.


Posr oPFTcE DEPARTMENT
wAsuISuros, D; G., May q. lSSo.
iopss required for the ociui uses Of POsmaSofs
from tSS Ist Of juiy' 1850 RE esti@sisd nuSbsS Of
Envelopes that win be required Is as follows;
Glass; 10000 Envelopes for Circulars, 6II by s
gIss, y 100000 Envelopes, siJESy "a inches.
Glass a. t0O,OOO GA by So 90
Class GIs:: a. $3.50 SSSSSS . So 81 w
Envelopes 81 Class l. Those o. Glass are to be wade
Of Manila paper, Of Arm and even texture, aud the
other. Of bur or cream ooOrOd paper, Of approved
quality,
All the Envelopes must be made in the most thor.
ough manner, well gummed for sealing upon the entire
length Of the lap Of each Envelope and must have such
printing upon the face may be directed by the POSt.
master General They must DO banded In parcels cf
twenty -hye packed IN pasteboard boxes each 70 contain
$50 Envelopes the boxes to be wrapped in strong paper
as to bear transportation through the mails When
quantity not less than 900 Envelopes Is required to
nl the order Of Postmaster, they must be pat up In
strong wooden boxes and in either ease proper labels
Of direction must be placed upon the boxes BY the
tractor rs directed by al agent OF this Department
The Envelopes must be furnished 10 such quantities
may from time 70 time be required to All the orders
Post Oaes, or at the Stamp and Envelope Agency 10
Now York. rs the Postmaster General may direct free
Of cost for packing and transportation.
Bids also inyited for furnishing 1000 900 Enyel-
opes less to be used In covering dead letters
returned to WRITER'S to be thoroughly made Of good
inches The envelopes must have such printing upon
them as may be directed by the Postmaster General.
Also 100 900 Envelopes more or less to be
made Of tue best quality Of white or buzz paper 10 DO
BY 0l0 inches In size and to have the words Post
once Department - " OmeiAi Business" and Post
master" printed on them In the manner prescribed by
this Department
These Envelopes must bo delivered at the Post Once
Department In Washington, d. c. In good order read
for use free Of cost for packing and SnsporAton and
at the rate Of about $4,000 per week, The nrs delivery
July DrarteAbla
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-05-26

Deftructivo Fire In New York.
New YoRK, May pa FIRE broke out at mid
night in the freight depot Of tho Hudson River
Railroad which was completely destroyed. The
loss Is $3.50 900.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-05-26

MAYORS OFFICE, CITY HALL,
Ih MAY O., l,65.

Sealed proposals will be received by the unlersgn
until ~ O'Clock m, on FRIDAY, June for building
hree-feot barrel sewer, 0nside diameter the wall. to
be nine Inches In thiek4ss In the alley Of Square No.
A. and along Missouri avnus aud Third street west to
tho canal the sewer to have such - mAnholes" aud
'dr0ps' as the Commissioner may direct
Bidders will state the price pNr linsal foot for the
sewer and per piece for the 'manholes aud drops
which shall include all excavations The succ ssiul
bidder to be respon be for all damage done gas or
water pipes, or any accident caused 10 the
Of the work.
The right to decline any or all proposals. should DO
deemed necessary, IL reserved.
SPECIFICATIONS DO at the Othos Of the CJmmis
slOners OF Improvements aqy day from 10 H. I'LL IL
o'clock m, or at any time by calling tue Commits
sloner Of the Fourth ward.
None but practical mechanics neel bid.
JAMS J. CAMPBELL,
my2S did Commissioner Fourth Ward.
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TINTED STATES MARsHAL's SALE.

In virtue Of writ Of Fieri Faeias issued from the
CLERK once Of the Supreme Court Of the District Of
Co umbia aud directed will sell at publio sale,
for CASH Of the court house door Of said county
on MONDAY the 2Sth day Of May, instant 1885, at IL
o'clock m, the following described property to wit;
Part Of Lot No 10 In square No. Al, beginning at the
southeast corner Of said lot and running north with line
Of Twenty third street west Is Ieet III inches to the
centre Of alley thence west 81 feet 10 nehs.
iuehes Improved by two story frame builIing being
the property Of Benjamin Everett In the city OF wash
inson, 0. Seized and levied upon a. tho property
BEN amin Everett aud will be sold TO satisfy No.
go Trials May Term 1894 g. O., In favor Of 4. n Lin
thieum Co. vs.. Benjamin Everett and Samuel Everett
D. s-00oDIN0,
myg-td United States Marshal d. O.
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4 southern bridge Heconstructed.
RICHMOND, May rs The long bridge across the
James river, on the line Of tho Richmond and
Petersburg railroad erected in place of the bridge
destroyed by Gre in April Of last year, was CON-
pleted to day.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-05-26

CEDAR CANPHoR is the best and cheapest
uoth.queller. All druggists sell II nowadays
Harris & CHAPMAN, Psoturers, Boston.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-05-26

The bath Wooden Mills Burned.
BATH, N. Y, May 20 The woOlen mills at this
place were burned this after noon. Loss 800, OOO
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-05-26
ORPHA Ms CURT.

MAY 10, 1865.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY
To WIT
In the Of Henry Douglass administrator Of Betsey
Kennedy deceased, the administrator Aforesaid has,
with the appreciation Of the Orphans Court Of Wash
ingon county Aforesaid, appointed TUESDAY the 18th
day Of June next for the hnal settlement and
ton Of the personal estate Of said deceased aud OF the
assets In hand far the same have been collected
and turned Into money when and where all the credit
and heirs Of said deceased notified to attend tat
the Orphans Court Of Washington county Aforesaid,
with their claims properly youched, they may other
wise by law be excluded from all benent In said de-
ceased estate provided copy Of this order be pub
lished q week for three weeks In the NATIONAL
Test: e. G. ROBBINS
my2l-W3WH Register OF Wills.
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CLEANING THE PIPEs.-By reference to an
advertisement in another column 1t will be seen
that the Potomac water will DO shut of from the
city at seven o'clock tomorrow morning, for the
purpose Of flushing and cleaning out the Govern
ment mains anu city water pipes, and thus get
clear Of the shy taste which the water has had for
some time past, The pipes will be again filled at
six O'Clock In the evening
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-05-26

ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SUIoIDE,-Last night
about seven o'clock youth named Louis Rhine.
hardt, about sixteen years Of age, a clerk in a
clothing store at the corner Of FOurAnda half and
@ streets, Island, shot himself with pistol the
ball entering in the right temple and inaioting q
mortal wound. At q late hour last night he was
very low andSuppOsed to be. dying
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DY WILLIAM l.. WALL& C0.,
ID AUCTIoNEERs.

AUCTION SALE OF STOLEN AND OTHgR PROPERTY,
WHICH HAS REMAINED IN THB CUSTODY OF THE
METROPOLITAN POLICE. OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, FOR PERIOD OF MORE THAN SIX
MONTHS. -
sale at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash.
Of property taken by the Metropolitan police consisting
satehels Boots Shoes Wallets Packages Of Money, &c.
will take place a. the Property Rooms Of the POLES De-
partment, No. as Tenth street west, on "WEDNESDAY,
June Q, 1855, at ten o'clock, a. m.
This sale, authorized by act Of Congress Of July ie
1864 will eoutinue until the articles remaining In the
custody Of the property clerk than sig months
designated In catalogue prepared, shall be sold.
Term cash, in current funds.
All persons who have lost money and property, By
the or Otherwise which may be embraced In the cata
logue are hereby notified to call and identify the same
prior TO the day Of sale, they will lose all claim
thereto.
The catalogue Of articles 10 be sold can be examined
at the Property Room, above referred to.
By order; GEO. r. HRRRICK,
my4,sikJ5 tchron&starl Property Clerk.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-05-26

NEWARK, N. j., May Ex-senator Wright Ii
physically better and in full possession of his
tai faculties.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-05-26

MEDICAL REPoRT.-The report Of Surgeon
Robert Rsyburn, Chief Of the Bureau Of Refugees
and Freedmen for this District, for the month of
April, states that the number Of freed people under
treatment during the month was /. 1924. of which
number 70 died, l,Os5 were cured, and 6G6 70.
NAMED under treatment on the lst instant. Nine
hundred and siGty-one were yaselnated. DR.. r.
states the small pox is rapidly disappearing and
but few cases are now reported.
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THE GREAT NATIONAL FAIR.

THE LAdy Directors Of the NATIONAL SOLDIERS AND
SAILORS ORPHAN Hons will commence TO hold Fair In
this city the 10th day Of May next the proceeds Of
which to be devoted to the support and maintenance
Of NATIONAL SOLDIERS AND SAILORS 'ORPHAEs other
wise provided for In their respective States and Terri
tories.
Zach State aud Territory Is to be represented by ia
ble aud the Ladies' intend that the District Of Columbia
shall bear oreditabls contrast with any.
Tbs ladies will meet at Wesley Chapel, corner OF
aud fihh streets every Tuesday at II ~, until the
opening OF the Fair aud ali Ladies deSrous Of opera
ting In the objects Of the association cordially in
Vlted TO attend. aplO.td,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-05-26
FOR FUEL.

oUARrERHAsrKR's OTPrcE U. s MARISE CORPS,
WAsHISGTOS, May 49, 1885.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office until
THURSDAY, the 2sh day Of June, 1896 at o'clock, p
IN for supplying Wood and Coal to the U. g. Marines,
at Washington, D. G., during the fiscal year ending
3Oth Of June 1867 the wood to be good merchRntAble
oak and to be delivered piled measured aud inspected
at such points within the walls Of the hans Barracks
as may be designated by the commanding marine ON
free Of expense to the United States The coal to
be best white ash anthracite egg coal free from dust
and 10 weigh 2240 pounds to the ton, to be weighed
inspected and delivered at such points within the walls
Of the Marine Barracks as may be dAsignNtsd by the
commanding marine officer free Of expense TO the United
States, aud both wood aud coal to be furnished upon
the quarterly requistlOn Of the commanding Officer
showing the quantities required, agresAby to rsgulA'
tons.
Payments will be made upon the receipt Of accounts
duly authenticated by said commanding officer.
The right Is reserved to reject all bids considered
reasonable.
guarantee, to be signed by two responsible persons
whose responsibility must be certified to by the United
States District Judge United States District Attorney
United States Collector, must accompany each proposal
otherwise 1t will not be considered,
To DO endorsed Proposals for Fuel and addressed
TO the undeIaiRned. WILLIAM b. SLACK,
myls'w4w Major and ouArtsImAgter.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-05-26
M AY RS OFFICE.

M A Y o h S OF ICE,
III wAWISuToS, May 10, 1885,
Sealed Proposals will be received by the undergued
until IL O'Clock SATURDAY, 26th inst for build.
ing twoGnd-A hAlffoot barrel Sewer Inside dIAmete
the wall to be nine inches in thickness along Louisiana
avenue, commencing at point forty fest west u the
west side Of Sixth street west and along said avenue
to con meet with the Sewer In Seventh street west
Bidders will state the price per NneAl foot for the
sewer, aud per piece for the man hole, which shall in
euds all excavations &c. the successful bidder to
be responsible for all damages done to the water gas
pipes, caused by the elements, and any accident
caused 10 the construction Of the work
The right to reject any or all proposals, should It be
deemed to the interest Of the Corporation reserved
Specifications be the Of the Col mis-.
soners VI Improvements every day between 10 g. m
aud u m or at any time by calling on the CommiS-
AOnsr Of the Fourth ward.
None but practical mechanics need bid.
JAMES J. CAMPBELL,
myl7.l Commissioner Fourth Ward.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-05-26
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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-05-26

This Company offers greater inducements for invest
ments than any Stock Company now In existence
The object Of the Company Is to afford facilities to the
impoverished Cotton aud Sugar Planters Of the South TO
and get their to Market always taking good
and satisfactory security by mortgage their psnta-
ton and crops, for money advanced In procuring sup
plies paying labor, aud other necessary expenses Incl
dental to the development Of the soil.
CAPITAL AND LABOR
the universal requirements Of the largest portion Of
tho
SOUTHERN STATES,
and when udiciously spilled no matter by whom fur
nished, viii restore that portion Of unfortuuAts
country to It's former prosperity and make the South all
-N' ' THs GARDEN OF THE WORLD.
Subscription books have been opened in this city By
JOHN W. MAGlLL, Agent, at the Banking House Of
LEWIS JOHNSON CO., corner Of PennsylvaniA
avenue and Tenth street. Ap23.u
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-05-26

For the correctness OF the foregoing statements We
have permission to refer TO Geo. W. Riggs, ESq H. D.
Cooke, ESQ, H. q. Y.hnsstOck, Esq and O Robbins,
RAG, dee8-U
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IMPORTANT TO CAPITALISTS.
SPLENDID INVESTMENT.
THE AMERICAN COTTON PLANTING
LOAN COMPANY.
CAPITAL STOCK. 800 900.
SHARES t25.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Hon. SIMON CAMERON, Ex-seerstary Of War.
Hon. Jos. A. GILMORE, Ex-Governor Of New Hamp-
shire.
Hon cHIUNCgY NJ DEPEw, late Secretary Of State,
New York.
Hon JAS II. WALTON, lato Treasurer Of .. g. Mint
Philadelphia.
Hon. N. B. BRYANT, Boston, Mass.
GRO. L. TRASK, Esq, nrm Of Blgslou Trask, New
York.
THos. COREY, Esq, nrm Of Corey, Wilson Co., Bos.
ton, Mass.
ELIJAH y. DEwIsG, ESQ, New Orleans. La
Major II. o. BRIGHAM, late Psymastsr U. A, wash
ington, d. @.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-05-26

'HE RIGHTS OF NEGROES IN BALTIMORE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-04

IN tell von rroe abont IL after we get back ST. Peters
burg There are many classes that II IS not saie 10
strike an average hastily bat am sure that we are not
angels an enlightened spectator witnessing our reeePuo
might think 500 and the more the ruling classes al once
comparatively poor because the main portion OF tht
properly after all consisted in the ownership OF huma
intelligent casses twho IN us only an ordinary uhse-
lected body of officers from two common naval SHIPS, VINO
did not know they were gong 70 RUSSIA n 'e sUa
equal 10 the brilliant assemblages OF the best soei-
ETY. Of Russia into which we are mtrodueedl, know
enough 10 look 10 our chiefs the representatives
Of our country, and at the same time smhu
so little on ceremony that punctOs never seized upon
from utter absence OF all nducement theeuno MI FOX
think makes good impression, and should say docs
as well 10 represent our country and its principles as any
that could have been selected Unassumhg Out uig
ned and sefpossessed, he eonverses freely and quite m
tecenty subject and at proper time does not
10 have gallant word for the ladies. To receive and
make appropriate response 10 the distinguished hOnOs
which have been shown him as the representative OF
America was task which probably not one out Of athon-
sand would have accomplished more handsomely In say
ing which am only giving my own impression on subject
which am sure the TRIBUNE wishes me to have an opl-
ion upon. The impression Of the Russians i think,
will be that Of wideawake, honest Republican, who
understands how much truth and how much humbug there
is in the monareheal way of doing things but is tolerant
of any form which accomplshes the wel-being oil the
governed From what can learn, Mr. Clay our Minister
at ST. Petersburg, who accompanied M FOX to Moscow,
is also thought very wei OF at court ana .! tno
Russians generally, though quarrel exists between
him and some Of the Americans at Moscow, because ne
didn't invite them certain dinner and indeed quar-
rels Of that kind exist all round Clay Is qmet easy
going sedge hammers and, as he seemed TO me- very non
es and very good But he made the mistake OF
introducing Mr.. Fox "Captain" Fox. which raised
breeze that took day two 70 blow over as Fox wished
10 be recognized only as civilian visiting Russia on
special mission And Clay ignoring tho Consul and Amer
leans at Moscow has made them feel so bitter that they
will not fail to do all in their power 10 have him removed
Furthermore ito show you, while am about H. now the
air keeps stirring Murray once mado speech in which
things stubbonly had TO get little mixed; and Beau
mont unfortunately aftcrward alluded 10 the eloqneneo
of upnkori-folOWng which event all tho
officers of the Mananomah got tired of being fecd and
made sail for st. Petersburg 81 II is only the Angus
tnans that are accompanying the Envoy of Congress up
the Voga, except the Secretary OF Legation and yours
truly who am an old hand at this business Of receiving
distinguished consideration and might also lind thing
or two 90 gIowl about.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-04
OHIO.
A SPEECH PROM SENATOR SHERMAN.

sanator John Sherman Of Ohio delivered fervent
speech the pending issues at Cncinh"u Oh 'c cot"
inst We extract the following:
Now my friends this Is the spectacle presence ia ,sinS w
impartial country will about these matters ol as ah @
thing which affect them at all but ne .gOcr i
1t does that the en- o 81 hat We casS,
10 do and that they must now eoge e ihe terms we
them They say that am Hd3kef S0nssT" y ana
T . i aSic can K s s3l "t to seek that which aS
SES Ia ss :t p s4S light and lbsr"I L y
people Of the United states would by INC REQUISITE
,o adopt them was Wiling 70 san o Re sa Of one
~ me pecpe Of the Southern States say that by their rebel
Van thrv have been deprived OF all civil government v
U & the right 10 take bond from them for the fnrT
safety of this couury say that these amepunents ae ~
and right and fair Accept R Rs Scas equa to white man IN
the North we will ask nothing OF you except 'no simple '
not to elect few men to office IN llIe Mp SI Of cor
time have doubt that The requisite WVtnus W T5l
viii relieve them of that We give them these terms-uea
fair terms just Now under ~" .GsS sd s ai then mn
d bcre are but Two e0ses. Oneis 10 let these Rebels
take that increased political power govern isr cS as' Of
n NV nm linton nurty upon the doctrine OF sniyef
sal suffrage Tremendous applause My friends \
am NOT m The position OF The who mak 20 aner au won
49, ,he othe sif fair chance hope that every Northern
State will adopt thc constitutional amendment NewJersy
tIe least has aen the let then the southern States
tnlae for while the spectacle; iet them look al this
fling as look AZ II let them debate among themses
hS dominant controlling power there Let that offer stand a.
, last offer by ms and The most liberal that will ever be naf
Let them understand that If they won't take that the same
,pe that enonered them once win impose terms opon eu
Lat tbey wont Ike 50 we'd Geai pppaIse say 70 those
North aud South OF all political parties saw MN
Who yV,p take M constitutional amendments anu re
them fnc nq Nbo said That liberal and manly offer II
h Is rejected Il BY the teaehfrg Of the man whom we eees
"a uoycr The Southern people ac finally led 70 reject that Cop
stlonaI Amendment lhed let Place ur sue structure OF
the, ros VI eternal truth. where Pl 1rhs PoHsis o.
how. yon wiz M irg 4 say We Mil cell them how
wien The time CONES tGrst LApPaasefb IN,
Jv bos moi Vet gone bv and believe the 0nn Judgment aF
determination of the American people viii be that II their ~
ohey ho To- Jai vlh'tis Ie'ge hat We viii take tnc
sse r9}ass yg ;t.s ~ ~ y 'N- = p
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-04
MEXICO.
News to the 18th of September via Havana.
REMARKABLE SPEECH BY MAMMALIAN.

HAVANA, Sept - 1890.
The steamer Ciudad, CoEdal Yesterday broueh; dates
from the city Of Mexico Of the 18th INST The oiheia pa
pes report that the gucrrillas were continually getting
worsted by the Imperial forces.
The anniversary Of Mexican Independence was cole
brated tho 10th by grand review on the Plaza de Ar
mas and Te Dc,m in the Cathedral, at which Maximi
an attended accompanied by his court and all the public
frnconaries and digntares. The President Of the Coun
cal Of State addressed the Emperor, who replied In dis
course which he stated that there was no lasting pro
gress no political development or human triumph without
hardship and blood that he still firm in the seat not
outstanding an his difficulties which The votes Of the ma
ton had caused him TO occupy; and that IL was not In
tronblous times that true Hapsburg would abandon his
post and the majority Of the nation had called hlm 10
defend their sacred rights the Almighty ought 70 protect
him.
put himself the head OF the National army TO tight the
rebels
Gen Almonte had resigned the position Of Minister to
Pans but his resignation hal not yet yet been accepted
Gen. Mcjia left the 18th TO take command oil me
Third Division ut san Luis. Active measures were 10 DC
taken against Tampco
Rufnors were cufrclt that Orieea acting Pres-
dent al soncoya with Gems. Negrete aud PretO his
Minis tcr; also that part Of the Juarst garrison at CHI
huahuA had pronounced m favor Of Ortcga after NIng
the Governor Tcnazas, and causing JGaez to ny TO Paso
del NOrto.
new programme conservative In its political sense, is
promised daily by the Imperial Government
The Era announces that Macmillan would soon leave
on bis projected journey 20 San Luis.
Paarios remained Governor the State Of chihuahua.
He Is friend of Orega, and is the anthor Of protest
against the further continuance in office Of JuarcZ
President
AZ last accounts, Escobcdo at Monterey aud had
imposed several loans the population aud emigration
had been greater at Sato than AZ Monterey.
SAN FRANCsco, Oct lit is asserted that Maxlmllan
sent an order countermanding the evacuation Of Sonora
that the French Admiral having embarked all bis troops
refused 10 dsembaTk