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Att.mpt.d wife Murder ..d suie,d..

Providence, Nov. 2l.-At Valley Falls near
this city, last evening, Rufus W. Cowdsn, . young
man who had parted from his wife, called at her
residence, and after effort to induce her to onter
carriage, attempted to cut her throat with rasor
She struggled desperately and successfully for her
life, although horribly wounded In the face, arms
add breast, until her grandfather came and drove
Of the murderous wretch with club. The SURGEON
who attended the woman was compelled TO sew up
the gashss made by the weapon. The husband
sluded arrest until this forenoon when hs appeared
nsar his fathers residence and cut his throat so
thoroughly that he will probably die. He was
probably partially intoxicated.
The national Republican., 1866-11-23
Bounty to Celored Soldiers.

At recent conference between the Sec
ond Auditor and Second Comptroller of the
Treasury in relation to bounty in cases Of
colored troops, II was decided that proof Of
freedom on the 10th Of April, 1861, should
be no longer required, but full effect given
to the law Of Congress, approved June Is,
1866, and the soldier accorded the benefit Of
the presumption Of freedom IL the contrary
did not appear on the muster-rolls, and the
bounty allowed, il otherwise entitled. II has
also been decided by the Second Auditor
that when discharged colored soldiers have
or may hereafter apply to his Office for any
arrearages Of pay not paid on final discharge,
or for any bounty provided for by the act ol
July %. 1861, he will also allow in the settle
ment Of such claims the additional bounty
provided for by the act Of July %, 1866, l
such bounty shall be found due.
The national Republican., 1866-11-23
REVENUE TARIFF,

The Commissioner Of Revenue, Mr. WELLS,
is now engaged in preparing comprehen-
sive scheme for the rigid equalization of our
internal and external taxes, and simplifca-
ton Of the internal revenue system. This
will be submitted to Congress, which will be
called upon by the country to adopt such
legislation as will give us tariff not for pro-
lection, but for revenue
The national Republican., 1866-11-23

COOPERATIVE SocTErIEs,-England is re-
ported as possessing 65l "provident socie-
ties" with nearly s4,OOOOOO capital, and a
membership composed in large proportion
Of the working classes in that country
These societies are formed for mutual sup
port, and to provide needy members with va
rious necessaries Of life. Many Of them are
stock companies, and make dividends of
profits, and all are said to be economically
and skillfully conducted.
The national Republican., 1866-11-23

Mr.. CARTER, cfths Treasury Department, who has
recently united himself in the bonds Of wedlock to
an accomplished lady Of this city, was last night
sersnadsd by the Marine band On the return
home Of the band, they halted at the residence of
Hon. WIZ. e. CHANDLER, Assistant Secretary of
the Treasury, on Fourteenth street, where, after
performing several popular airs, Mr.. GAMBLER ap-
pearsd, and thanking them for the call, invited
them to walk inn
The national Republican., 1866-11-23
Candid Confession.

The Norwich Aurora, after copying some
remarks from the Boston Journal in relation
to the political course Of Hon. JOHN D. BALD.
WIN, NJ. @. from Massachusetts,, who was first
introduced into public life by being chosen
to the Connecticut Legislature by the Dem
ocrats and Free Soilers of Guilford, adds:
"His bald yin's) case illustrates the rule
that nearly all the leading disturbers Of the
country, North and South, were first brought
into public life by the Democrats"
The national Republican., 1866-11-23

AT the Berkely Church Fair, at Music
Hall, Boston, there 10 comic gallery Of the art,
admission to which constitutes an extra charge
The visitor has Q programms handed him on en-
tsring.. All the works Of art are numbered, and
British Tyre" On looking at the article In quss-
tion the visitor e amused 70 hnd that II Is copy
Of the London Tms.
The national Republican., 1866-11-23
Starvation In Chicago.

CHICAGO, Nov. 21.-Considerable excitement has
been caused hsro o.day by the discovery Of fam
lily actually suffering from starvation. The family
named Morris, consists Of the husband, now In
JAIL the wife, who 10 blind invalid, and boy re-.
duced almost to skeleton. The wife claims that
her name is Morrissey, and that she is sister Of
Hon. John Morrissey, member Of Congress elect
from New York city, to whom she has appealed for
aid. The ease Is avery sad one, and szcites much
comment,
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Executive Appointments.

The following appointmehts were made by
the President yesterday: Edward Uhl, Of
New York, to be United States Consul at
Guatemala; Joseph T. X. Plant and VIM. II.
Frazier to be Justices of the Peace for the
county Of Washington, d. G.
Andrew J. Gerritson, Assessor Twelfth
District Of Pennsylvania; and George B.
Dickson, Assessor for the District Of Della
ware
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Regulations Relative to Bonded
wRPehOuaeA. r.

The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue
yesterday issued, for circulation, regulations,
to take effect December /, for the establish
ment of bonded warehouses under the inter
nal revenue acts, for the entry, withdrawal,
transportation and expectation Of the mer-
chandise deposited therein, and for the keep
ing Of proper accounts thereof by assessors.
The national Republican., 1866-11-23

NATIONAL TnEArRE.-Mr. J. W. WALLACE ap.
psared last evening in his renowned impersonation
of Leon do Bourbon, in the historical play Of the
"Iron Mask" and was greeted by an audience
large and brilliant. At the close Of the play, Mile
AUGUSTA appeared in an elegant dance, being as
usual favored with an encore. This evening, Mr.
WALLAoK appears for the sixteenth time, person.
ating Henry Dunbar. in Miss BRApDos's famous
novel, "The Outcast" ...... .. .l.
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Increase Of Smuggling ON the Ca
madam Frontier.

Dispatches recently received from different
customs districts on the Canadian frontier
represent o considerable increase in the
smuggling Of contraband goods across the
st. Lawrence and the lakes. This is gener-
ally attributed to the ineficiency and mex
perience Of newly-appointed customs officers,
who have not yet become thoroughly posted
relative to the modus operandi OF profes-
sional smugglers.
The national Republican., 1866-11-23

PARErA and BRIosoM and the BArENAs
Troupe, with powerful chorus are to ap-
pear here in opera during the winter. They
will probably appear at Wallis Opera House.
The national Republican., 1866-11-23

DEER in large numbers are being killed in
the Canadian forest by American hsntsrs and
sent to the New York market. The papers are
urging that means bs adopted to stop such work.
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Manonlc,

CHARLEsroS, Nov. H.-The election for officers
Of the Grand Lodge OF Masons for South Carolina
to-day resulted in the reelection Of Governor Orr
as Grand Master, A. W. Schroeder rs Grand Treas
urer, B. 8. Burnss as Grand Secretary, vice A. G.
Mackey.
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No conscience MONEY" received from
WILSON yet II the conversion" was genu-
inc, the money will come soon.
The national Republican., 1866-11-23

FoRsEY expects THAD. STEVENS to move
the airline railroad to New York the first
day Of the approaching session.
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Post Omce Department.

Virginia Post Office Affairs-EdwardS Saw
yer is appointed mail messenger between
Saltville and Glade Spring Depot. q ia l
The name and site Of Pierceville, Bedford
county, Va, is changed to Bellerrie, J. N.
Tanner postmaster, vice Miss v. Goode, who
cannot take the oath. E
At Horsley's Landing, Nelson county,
Saunders Phelps Is appointed postmaster,
vice Martha Harding, declined. E
At Sherando, Augusta county, Valentine
Bare is appointed postmaster, vice j. d.
Balsly, who cannot take the oath.
West Virginia = Buffalo to Steamboat
Landing, Henderson M. Coy is appointed
mail messenger.
A new Office is established at Mouse's,
Grant county, Jacob Mouse postmaster, on
the route from Moorfeld to Franklin.
Office at Jarrolds Valley Raleigh county,
is established-R. A. Collins postmaster.
At Raymond City, Putnam county, Thos.
Vernon is appointed postmaster, vice N. F.
Averill resigned. ....a0
At California House. Writ county, Turner
Boulware is appointed postmaster, vice w
N. West, left the State.
The national Republican., 1866-11-23
Protest Against Commissionsr Roilins' Re-
naval.

CINCINNATI, Nov. N.-A formidable protest Is
being signed by business men bore, Irrespective of
party, against the removal OF Commissioner Roi-
Inns, on the ground that changes In the Revenue
Department, especially when gsod and experienced
men are turned out, damaging to the public in.
terests
The national Republican., 1866-11-23

a!i MrxPnl, TssH., Nov. 3a---A spssisl Dispatch
70 the AvalaneAs, dated to-day sys that rssolu-
,tion was introduesd In the Arksnsss Legislature
calling on the Government for information Of the
sttsmpt to overthrow the present State, govern
msnt The rssoiution was called forth BY . call
signed BY few obscure individuals at Fort Smith,
for the purpose Of inausurating new stats gov
ernmsnt. Tbs Legislature Is still unable TO elect
United States Senator.
The national Republican., 1866-11-23

BuFrALo, Nov. 22.--Snow commenced falling
here this morning, and 1t extends west some dis
tance. .r~
today. The weather is chilly.
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Boston Mu.ieipal Nomination,.

BosroH, Nov. 2l.-The Republicans this evening
nominated Otis NoIcross for mayor Of Boston. Dr..
N. D. Shurtliff Is the Democratic nominee.
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EAaeation ef Freedmen In fremont Tsmpls.
BosroH, Nov. IA large meeting for raising
England Branch Of the Frssdmsn's Union Commits
sion, at fremont Temple. last evening. Addresses
we're delivered BY Ex.Govsrnor Andrew Rev. II.
". Beechsr. George Thompson, Of England, and
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From Canada.

orrAwA, Nov. 21.-Troops continue to arrive
here by the river steamers. 7 ''' 'a'f" 10
MoNrREAL, Nov. 22.-The Rsnisn trials COM
msncs on the Sd Of December at Twestsbury, the
county town Of Bedford county. "S
ToRoHro. Nov. 23,-Ths Government is directing
It, attention u resrmng and squipping the volun.
tssr batteries Of the Provinces.
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ssrenades Last Night.

INTERNAL REvESUE.-The receipts yester.
day amounted to $401, ,49468. '.'
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0 Ann,rsslon i. Canaa..

NEW Yoak, Nov. 1s-rhs Hnaias special To.
ronto dispatch says large annexation meeting was
held last night. Arssolation was adopted urging
the Canadian people 70 accept the terms offered BY
the last United States Cssgrsss.
A large force Of troops havs bssa ordsssd BY the
Canadian aovsrnmsnt to Fort Brio
Hr. MsKsnsis sppllsd to-dsy for . new trial for
he 1sniaa psisoasrs pndsr asntanss Of death.
The national Republican., 1866-11-23

Governor Wells to be Impsached.
NHw 0RLsAxs, Nov. 22.-Ths Hvsias New
Orleans special says Il is rumorsd that an effort Is
10 be made to iupsaoh Gov. Wells, for attempting
10 subvsrt the State government
The national Republican., 1866-11-23
Balsauuasrs markets..

BALrixoRI, Nov. 1.-THE cattle market re-
Ports show rsesipG Of only $50 bssvss, against
1900 last week. In, sonssqssnes Of this keeping
bask Of ssstls prices sdvsnesA to-day TO- for good
bssvss; common unsAangsd. Sheep ass also
scaresr and higher sales At Sie.sso. Hog plsnti.
fal. ,HsppIy market very heavy; packers not dis.
posed 70 opsratsi saiss u 7ie.ase. .....
3 The Bsliinors stssk market u nuch depressed
to-day. 'sgi 80 '-- tsHE ST. -arH ..au
sr A rain set In this svsaiue fron The southeast
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New YoRK, Nov 22.-Thsrs has been consider
able excitement on Wall street to-day, and the
evening papers report the stats Of fsslipg in hnan
oisl circles a. unsettled. Gold closed ct 1881
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Nav YOrk Markatas

.a.- lal New York Marksts.
Elw YoRx, Nov. 22.-Cotton dull and nomiu i
Southern -four, $ll.soaSl6,so. Wheat 8 % at,
lover. Corn ls2 cents lower. Gold, 1871.
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Qusbeo Relief,

MosrRsAL, Nov. a2.-A cable dispatch an.
nouncss contribution Of $4,000 from Glasgow
for the Qusbsc relief. lu'
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~, Death Of an Asssnblynsn-Eisct.
ALBANY, Nov. 2l,-Danisl Shaver. msr ,bsr Of
Asssmbly.slsot from sohoharis county, . .iod this
morning. '''
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SPECIAL NOTIS yEs.


ArTo Censanptivss.-TAs -Adv.rtiser,
hssihs been rsssorsdto health In few weeks, BY o
very simple remedy, after having suffered several
years with severe lung afseou, sai that dread dis
ssss. Consumption 10 anxious 10 A % known TO his
fellow w-sunsrsrs the means Of cure. . .l....
To all Who dssrs II he will send cory of the pre.
serptioa used rss Of shargs) vil the directions for
preparing and using the same whio' thsy will ind
suan CuRz FOE CONSUMPTION, AsTns A, BaouoHrrIs &C.
The only object Of the advertiser II sending the pre-
serption Is to benefit the aastsd I'D spread informs
on which he conesvss 10 be invh liable and he hopes
every sufferer will try his remedy as will cost them
nothing and may prove . blessing "
Parties Wishing the prescription will please address
REV. sD'N ARD A. WILSON,
oc2o-ly Williamsburg. Kings eounty,N.Y
ss-Notios.-Navy Var Bridgs.-Yn conse-
qasnce Of the repairs to be made to tho Navy
Yard Bridge, II will be close a On and assr MONDAY,
October IS. until further ordsn. na d. lIs"4
B. D. FRENCH,
oelo.u Commis sloasr OFF ablio BuiidinR..
A~Madam Aoun.s' Phs sialvs-a valu.bI.
Kennedy for that Disease also, Consumpton Destroy
Or, and an Bntrs Cure for the Bronshts, AsthmA &c
Gan bs found Al stotts Drug Store, opposite National
Hotel; Gilnsn's Nstropolitaa Hotel, Yords cor.
nsr Of Eleventh and PsnAsysanis AvsnusI Rntwislss
corner Of Twelfth and PssnsyivsniA svsnus; Rotts,
corner Of and Twelfth strssts Tsrbaushs corner Of
seventh and O. ... .Fi.. jala-n
GLOBE EXPRESS COMPANY,
" EarrB WAsHISoroS, Nov. "a, 1906
.....aus,.a q % THIS COMPANY
Having made susns..Isnt. ter forwarding freight.
hERcHASrs' UNION EXPRESS COMPANY,
Prom New York into the territory now worked by that
Company 10 prepared to receive and promptly forward
At Low RATES, 4. description Of freight 70 the fol,
EsIsI:, ALs44S ALs4S sgH1hgsS and ITyi iIIos sE@
81. Logn, MISSOURI. and DEfRoif, MICHIGAN.
For faii lnfSImaon a % rates, Ia, apply % OWEN
Depot John a. B0WEN n
no0'@ sapsriatsadsat,
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Msx,osn os.sfai vsss shst ~ > Traitor.
SAN FRAscIsco, Nov. 22.--t b runorsA that
General Vega, who went 70 assist Corona, was real
ly employed BY 0rtsga, and having dlsobeysd
Jusrss's ordsrs. was shot a. traitor BY order of
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Th. as.x ~. 2 n r.,x,.. I, '.

GALvEsroH, Nov. 22.--Ths Tsxas stay law, sp.
proved By The Governor, requires payments on Ill
Judgments rendered before the lst Of Jaasry 1857,
to Be made In payments Of annual instsimsnts Of
one fourth each.
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rA. Yeu.e .a.,.. oh-s.s..n A..o.,.s,.. 4.


Ths YeunE Mems ohvssssan Assessasisn In
BALrirois, nov Si@fSs Yong Mons Chris
tisn Assssiatlsa 9ssgSslss ssstlnusd their session
to-day. .'..-'.i ~. slsi . 4 ,r,zrrs sso
R,sontfons were adoptsa .Sssjshse iisspprovai
sf any rslaxaAions Of ths szissisg lsgai aaAbath,
~ Ylsdens As nsnbsrs Of W. ssoeiatioa 70 sr.
srt their most earnest efforts 10 prevent cay inter-
iSrssss wa ~ present Bssdty lsw. sna urging
ths chrisalss ysuss NO, tArosehsst Ne land TO
otssniss (lsslsls n virlassS, sswns ,sd sisis'
whore they y ~ as1 szist. ~ " slsHxs
TAsy also passd 'fstssssisss sfs,ss sll - exert
their inAsssss ssnins> ~ - ~ iatsxIsating
liquors, and 70 dissoasaP dancing. ,sart nd bill.
Hard playing - having an Evil tendency.
Nsxiean AnAars-nssess frsn Juarsx Gap
turs n Duraaes-D1sPesal Of Traiters.
!, SAH YaAHcrsco, Nov. y, LA lStter from Prssi.
dent Jsasss TO the Aszissn Coussi, dated Chihus-
hua, Oct 10, says Gen. Arasds haA len II Panas
10 form . junction with Gen. Ansa ssd attack Du-
range, which was svseuAtsdby The French snd gar.
rissnsd By the Mexican Inpsriaiists. Only little
resistance vss made. .s,,,--,., all M, "a
si Jsarss had psrdonsd two traitofs, Knriquss and
Alfonso, bat bod rsfassd 70 pardon Cosraass and
Nsndsss, wAo wsfs sxssstsd for crimes ssnnittsd
whiis cAihtsAsA va under rmpsrisi rule.
HsSn 0sssu1a-An Asssssss Bhss-Hatal Ex-
'r-' Ysssasa - . Lsosnstavs. sr-.
Z AuousrA, Ca, New. a3.--asergs Meyer, assist
ant United States internal revenue ssssssor, was
shot and Killed at Biaekviiis, 8. O., By two men
named sandsr, who surrendered thsmsslvss 10 the
shshE bg't sr urg -lsssl go rt ua.4 vss
To day being holiday, nothing wss done In
cotton either here or d SavannsA sy1 .s'.'
Alooomotivs sxpiodsd On The Georgia railroad
to-day, killing fireman Martin and woundins sngi-
hssr' sr'Osr'y'o1g va : : -. .L----, ,ar ..I slI
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THE DEPARTMENTS.
[op,,rc1n.l
D,.rAsss,s,s, . :! !sss.A.sr,l q.

u wAsss1ssss. Nsvsabss 3s,lisse. -
Information han been received at this De-
partment from Mr.. THOMAS KIRKPArRIcK, the
Consul Of the United States ct Nassau, West
Indies, ofthe death, on the 2sth day Of October,
1866, at sen, during voyage from Washing
ton to Havana, Of JoHx HURON, Mate Of the
American schooner "Clara Ellen," Of Boston.
The legal representatives Of the deceased
can obtain further information by addressing
this Department Il. ...'.'..
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raminatisns for the Navy.
TO VOLUNTEERS orrrcERs.

TO VOLUNTEER OFFICERS.
NAvr DEPARTMENT, I
wAsnIseros, D. O., Nov. 20, 1856.
All persons who have served as volunteer
officers in the United States Navy for the
term Of two years, and who desire to be ex-
amined for admission to the regular Navy,
Is provided in the act Of Congress approved
July rs, 1866, will at once make application,
addressed to Commodore 8. P. LEE, Hart
ford, Conn, who will notify them when to
appear. Those who do not make application
prior to the 1st Of january next, or who do
not present themselves when notified, will be
considered as having waived their claim for
examination. Candidates will take with
them, when summoned, their official papers
showing their naval record. ....
GIDEON WkLLEs,
. Secretary Of the Navy.
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From ArlSansas.

A rain sss IN this svssips itoa The seulAss..
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PROPOSALS.
DRuFosALs FOB TOBACCO.
ofe, Dteos Conam,ssaryo Of SrbsIsi,


Ofcs DeHos Copqnstssary Of SEbSISIencs. I
eeAea Proposals IN duplicate, Of the form fur.
once until n O'Clock N. IN THURSDAY, 9th In
$1,000 FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS OF To-
for the use OF the troops piled from this depot
near - possible in sim lie poun nd plugs, and OF
quality not Inferior 10 the "a ade Commonly called
Navy Plug The boxes will be made of strong
substantial wood we'll coopered, and each box 10
contain nifty t.o) pounds net Tare 10 be carrfully
ascertained by stripping Q sufficient number Of
boxes. The tobacco will be thoroughly inspected
by an experienced expert, and meme received
which doee not compl y IN quality and weight with
the foregoing condition. In all cases 1t will be
purchased - Tax paid. >
Samples will accompany the proposals.. and the
certificate Of the inspector selected BY the under
sig ned will be attached TO each bill Of purchase
The name Of the contractor and daie OF transfer,
gross weight and tare TO be marked legibly
each box one half to be delivered within thirty
days from the acceptance Of the bad, and the re-
maipder before the 9th OF October next.
IL will be received in this city at either Of the
following places, viz:
At the Government Warehouses. Sixth strs ct
wharf; 1t the Monumental Grounds. Fourteenth
street; or ct the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Depot
Payment to be made in such funds ss may be on
hand for disbursement. upon the delivery of the
entire amount contI acted for.
se SGT Major ard c. g., u g. A
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DROPOsALs FOB SUPPLIES.

Subsistence Office, Y 81, No. Jos W Lombard ST.
Bottmore, Nd, SEPT. L. 1856. {
Sealed Proposals in aupli, ate, will be received
Der 10TH 1866, for furnishing the o. s sHbsistsnce
Department. delivered at Baltimore Md with
Lts) LOFTY FIVE BARRELs FIRST QUAIL
1TY NEW NESS OR PRIME MESS PORK.
meat, In full hoped oak barrels, with two iron
hoops; meat 20 be free from rust or stain and 10
have been repacked within thirty days OF De-
livery. To be delivered within i've days from date
Is 6OlIIFTY SIX HUNDRED POUNDS FIRST
QUALITY NEW WINTER BACON SIDES
thoroughly smoked; to be packed in new bacon
uerces ana delivered within i've days from date
u aOl sIxTEEN HUNDRED POUNDS PRIME
WHITE BEAM 60 pounds to the bus hel. , we'll
seasoned end dry; packed In good strong barrels,
900, ONE THOUSAND POUNDS GOOD
HARD BROWN SOAP, to be made by boiling,
and only from good material. free from clay, sol
uble glass, or other adulteration, to have no I'M
pleasant odor, to contain net more than rs per
cent. Of water, and to be we'll dried before being
packed. Boxes ts be bound with good, strong
h stIaSs To be delivered in five days from
Separate proposals in duplicate must be made
for each article enumerated. Blank forms are fur
ni.hed at this office.
Samples OF the articles, except meats, are re-
qufred Certificate of inspection by profess al
packers or inspectors, other than the party fur
nishinR. will be required for meats. certifying on
condition, and that Immediately preceding inspec-
ton. The meats will also be examined aud passed
upon by parties from this ONCE the part of the
United States.
Conditions, requirements. payments, &C., a.
For further details, inquire Of
Brevet Lieut.. Col. and g. 8. q A.
se6 81 Breyet BriR Vols
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DROPosALs FOB FRESH BEEF.

Subsistence Qss. uSAs ~ Jos W: LorsGsda..}
Sealed Proposals in d. plicate, Will be received
q the office OF Lieut.. r y stockton, 5th U. 8.
cavalry and A. q. s., at Harper's Ferry West
virginia, until IL IN, TUESDAY. September n
1865. for the FRISH BEEF required for the SUP.
ply OF the troops, hos ia, and officers at near ana
In the vicinity Of Harper o Ferry, Weet Virginia.
and 81, near and In the vicinity Of Wins hester,
west virginia. for six months from October l. Is g.
or such iets time as the Commissary General of
Subeistence may direct
The Beet to be delivered at Winchester, West
Virginia, or Herpers Ferry, West Virginia. or at
both places. aud on the order OF the Commissary
or acting Conmissary Of Subsistence, at either or
The Beef to be Of a good and marketable ousl
fty. In equal proportion of fore and hind quarter
meat, ks, shanks and kidney tallow to be ex-
cluded)
The neeks Of the cattle Slaughtered under this
agreement ehall be cut off at the fourth vertebral
Joibt, and the breast trimmed down. The shanks
OF fore quarters shall BE- cut from three to four
inches above the knee joint. and OF hind quarters
from six to eight inches above the gambrel or hook
Joint.
Bidders are requested to be present to respond
10 heir bids. and be prepared to give bonds fer
the fulflment of their contract
Prsposals must he endorsed distinctly Promo.
sails for Fresh Beef" ADD addressed te Lieut r
7. Stockton, 6th United States Cavalry and A q.
B Harper o Ferry, West Virginia, who reserves
the right to reject any all bids to the inter-
est OF the United States.
heretofore THOMAS WILSON,
Brevet Lieut. Col and @. s. U s A
SEQ Brevet Brig Gen Vols,