The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-07
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

rI'HE CITY OF PEKIN hereby invites pro
1 p5sals until AUGUST THIRTEENTH 1866,
Tor the building of Dirt Road, Embs nj ent
cansewsy across the Illinois river bottom, oppo-
site said city, about and three-quarters miles
in length not less than twelve feet In height, on
average TO be wide enough on top for easy pas
sage of teams, and IN no event less than eighteen
feet The embankment to slope to base wide
enough 90 insure stability of work. The rnateri-
ais for this work on the spot
In connection with and part of the above
proposals are also asked for the grading OF com
mon rosd siIty-six feet wide across ard beyond
the bluff west of said bottom, about i've and one
fourth miles in length. -.-.. en-
The city of Pekin owns ths ferry franchise ut
this point, with boats and tackle; also lands OPP
posite ferry, and right of way across said bottom
TO bluff. and pile and plank bridge built across
said bottom, said city now proposes to give the
materials in said bridge, and lease of said ferry
franchise and appurtenances, for a term of years
Iot exceeding fay, to parties who viii constructs
such cause~sy and road, keep the same always in
good repair, and maintain such ferry boat or
boats at sach ferry the public demand may re-
qulre, during the continuance OF such lease, the
city reservlng only an equal control with such
lessee and contractor in the management of said
road and ferry Tne letting to be made to the
party who will contract TO complete said work in
the shortest period of time, and for the smallest
term Of years leased.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
proposals. $50 ASH -trse
sealed envelopes, Endorsed, "Propo,ais for build
ing roads and leasing ferry and must be accom-
panied by names OF two responsible Pafues VINO
will become security for the performance OF 'hs
work In the time proposed by the oidcer.
Parties are, invited TO eIamine Inc WORK WIN
view to bidding. ,...=.,
The eitv of pskin is situated on the east bank
of the Illinois river. the Peoria, Pekin jack
.on,,lle r. II about l1O miles nom Chicago by
81 "a .bont 225 miles from St. Louis by river;
~. - . incubation of about 1, 900 inhabitants
"a -, 81 the substantial elements of prosperi-
So raorss.ry to build up fine fourishing city
,L.n .nv point between Chicago and st. LOUIS
Th. bIufs at the end of the causeway or embank-
ment proposed, are full OF coal equal IN quality
70 any in the state, and for which, with hrewood
and hard timber in closo proximity, there is
ever Increasing demand. The country to be
reached by said road, 10 well settled BY enterPris
ing farmers, whore natural market 10 at Pekin.
Asa grain market, Pekin ranks as good 40 the
best, il not the best, and ships more grain than
any other point on the river, besides consuming a
large amount her distilleries.
The city has fourishng and constantly in
ere asing trade and lies the direct route OF en-
igrstion fro the east to the Mississippi and west
ward. 5e.s % aza9ns -gqsfsas.sa. ffI &c
The Terry ins its present aituation, it in the
hands of individual enterprise, would yield q
handsome return upon the cost TO the city. The
city ,for prudential reasons, will not sell the ferry
bat prefer, to give to enterprisng men who viii
invest some capital In building the embankment
and road opportunity to realize handsome, il
not immense profits upon their outlay, by increas-
ing the advantages of the Jerry, being content
with the general benefit that may accrue to the
publie. by ths proper and energetic management
Of her Interest in the franchise.
personal eIaminationl is solicited by the CITY
authorities, who will be pleased to show to per
sons who eontemPlats bidding the site of the pre-
posed work. VIM. N. OLMsTED,
june26dtd, ,-a $50 City CLERK, Pekn, Iii.