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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-01-19

TuE NIs'is2rol BAyS.-A =. Al'l-> car-
-csIsndeut oi ,he Bl.tln Journal s.at,s that
Hubbell'- dcialcotilu Is S6j.uu1 as shown
" tae books Of the Bank ttl, ,hc ,utoz-
elements have been mostly in small sumsat
time, ;hat Hubbell probably carried away
with him ahou; 50. 600, and that the lsrs-
est single abstraction was in United States
bonds, ordered in the name Of the hank a
short time before he left, but never account
ed for by him. He adds, "Youns Hlb-
bells manner Of life has in no respect been
such as 70 awaken suspicious OF anything
wrong. lie has never been diss5lute Hi-
only peculiarity has been his excessive and
sometimes singular provision Of comforts for
family and personal usc.'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-01-19

From the circular Of the New York Com
mercial Agency Of r. c. Davis & Co, the
following exhibit is derived Of the mcrcan-
tile failures in the total northern States for
the last eight years
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-01-19

SES,1E-A b.il authorizing the Secretary Of
the Treasury &c appoint Assistant Assessors Was
taken up and passed.
H0UsE.- 4 communication was received from
the SEC. of War stating that .mmi>-i0ner- were
appointed in Delaware and MARYLAND 10 make
awards for slaves mustered into the military
service. but the order was suspended By the d.
rsctan of The President as 20 the other slave
States, as the money was required for carrying
on the war.
\ bin extending the sufn-e 90 negroes in the
District of Columbia was reported,
Hon Mr.. Rogers. Of y j., spoke ir two
hours. insisting that :lis IS exclusively white
mans Government
Resolutions were adopted iustructiug the Ter
ri,orisl Committee 20 inquire into the expeiisn-
cy Of auEuIiug the act organizing the Territory
Il Utah. and iistrit utiug the land Of the Nor
mon Commonwealth among the adjacent Terri
tories
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-01-19

they to sec them relieved from all that sub
mission to the national authorities, which
they re.ard as SO troublesome and annoying.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-01-19
THIRTY NINTH CONGRESS.

WAsuINGroS, Jan. 10

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.
SEyATE-A bill was introduced to fx the
military peace establishment Of the army II
provides that the army shall hereafter consist Of
seven regiments Of artillery, ten regiments Of
cavalry and sixty regiments infantry. In ad-
diton TO the five regiments Of artillery row or
! ganized there shall be two new ones, one to be
composed Of colorel and one o white persons.
Oftcered by selections from the volunteer service.
/ Two new regiments Of cavalry are to be Of white
and two Of eolorei persons. In the infantry
I there shall be eight regiments composed Of men
/ from the Veteran Reserve Corps and Offered
/ by officers Of that corps.
| There shall be one Lieutenant General, five
I Major Generals and ten Brgadiers.
The bill was referred to the Committee.
A resolution was passed TO print COCO copies
Of Gen. Grants report.
The bill 70 regulate the elective franchise in
the District Of Columbia WIS taken up read
and remitted 20 the District Committee.
A resolution was offered by Mr. Howe declar-
ing that the States lately IN rebellion had for
feitel their rights as States, sul it was for Con-
gress to say when those rights should be restor-
Cd Mr.. Howe supported his resolution, affirm
ing that by the act Of secession and rebellion
the Southern States had destroyed their func-
tons Of civil government.
4 memorial of the American Free Trade
League, praying for the removal Of 4 protective
tariff, was presented and referred 10 the Finance
Committee.
The House bIll, authorizing the appointment
Of Assistant Assessors Of the Internal Revenue
by the Secretary Of the Treasury instead Of as
now by the Assessors, was reported from the
Finance Committee, but was rot sctCd on.
Mr.. johnson obtained the floor, when the
Senate went into Executive session and soon
after adjourned
HoUsE-M-. Wilson of Iowa made o speech
in favor of negro sufrare ia the District O;
Columbia.
The Committee Cu Ways ami Means Nas IL
siIuct,d TO consider The expodeucy Of disTcus-
ing with income ti2 e.. OF assessing only on lu-
comes Of over twelve hundred dollars, aud yi
reducing the present per c1u9se.
Ile COMMITTEE on Freedmen Affti-s was
instructed % inquire into the Truth Of the ai!Cs
ei injustice o.. south Carolina planters toward
the freedmen ia their employment
Dir. Hlle, lrep) Il y y, o-irel a rsso.u-
ton declaring tllt the Prcy.-1s question vas
designed as meaus u reasonable debate AMI
not tor the entire Fl. preston thereof, and a
due regard l,s tle public Interests and tie
rights o. the Iority require shat 10 llw IN
vo.viug questions u principle All policy ought
90 pass without a reasonable opportunity Tor /.
debate,
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NOS.

! i,dsssslsd .fsap Ihsp Ioi.ed States .sr,iis,
and splistsd iatosthe ,Coufsdsrsts Sta,e.
n.oryice, / ,hiak yau vsp'd adoTrigh. !.
3, bang hspp,''o vs. happened to have il
sous hshds sssseh odeers At chat nome q.
dat I though. the suggss, ,ion an, exceed.
! inglyr COED oaa, csminS Gow Mr., Psks,t,
xho had himself deserted, the sssvice al
hthe irnissd States, and .gons, ,inte, The
the, ssrvirs 81, the Couiederacy. s,I I tbiph
Fshst lst,enof Gen. Pickett 10, euiuenuy
suggestive Of what is our duty. ,,., =
W. A., 70 those true men Of rtha South, 1
ih'uk thsy are worthy of . ssparste rcso'
lutios. ESen if some OF you d. not agree
Efith me- ~ ihs idea Of distnbu.,ns some
-Sou,hsrp lspd among Northern soldier,,
surely no, ,pers,on, cap stand uo.auj argue
seSalRst. the tPIQpos!ties ba .diApibssos. !.
sfrwr acres at the lapds of tho South smonp
,those Loyal friends who, fought, for them
aud fought fer vs., lfyou woull take ia
a few black men 10 Z, The same, wny, IL
would not hsrtsbe Argument, ,py, in ny
ep'rolonh ;ABqtl I am now speaking fpr,
,py- white brethren sot the South, men
for whoH I have the ligbsst rcspec.,
'yho were faithful among tho fai,hless
,fpupd. and with whom |, have perbap,
something Of . fellow feeling caused by
circumstance , TO which 'e' lIsh have just now
ia''IqqsHp 9qqsHp tao11,sC :.u.~.,K ..x ,r.T ~,
q I pray yen excuse me, fellow,.o1diers. !
i | show a1li,'ls Of this fellow feeling for
them 10 ssl1eg'.t'9s that the lands of
their rebel aeighbors, who ,overawed
them, huntsd them down, shot their
comrades, aud hung All Of them ,ha, they
could catch, should be a. las. DIVIDED
among them as 9 compensation for the
losses they suffered T. s.apd:ng by tho
upion, 80 tha. hereaf, + every NAN I'D
the Gougtry, may know ttst It hs s,.ad.
BY the Aag, it viii prote,i bin aud will
sooner OF Iater reward him f., bis devor
tfoo; Loud aud long susiainsd sp-
P'suSc y 4t..k ., ea- s,g, ';;
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,sa1"wM.0 EfITorr

Trsr1CE or TIE PEACE and General Co,
e. ,tecting Agent. Applications made for
BACKlPAY, BOUNTY AND PENSIONS
of discharged soldiers, or for the heirs or DO.
ceased soldiers. No charge made unless the
appi'cat'oa is successful. Also legally licensed
ooNvEYANCER FOR CEDAR COUNTY.
eeYi'ff, ma, ,A and acknowledged On reason
ablstSrtk,; lhu- Oaice wi,h the Clerk Of the Ds.
'e' Ho"''' AiFloS, IOWA. VII mis-
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EXCHANGE OFFICE. .

E1Gnr DRAFTS on NEW YORK CAN BE
= had OF the ssbsc riinr il. sums to suit pur.
:hasers Certificates of Deposit. and Drafts on
Eastern Cities, asheis American sgold furnish.
ed at small premiim
III Office over lloltslanders store.
r;n MM. II. TUTEu.L.,,
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Franklin W Smith having been tried
aud convicted OF fraud upon the Navy
Department to = very rifiioe amount.
President lincoln appended to the God-
ing OF the court the following character
istio endorsements: ...s..- r
Whereas, Frauk!ir W Smith had
transactions with the Cuitsd Sts,ea Navy
department to IN millicn and, . quarter Of
dollars, and had a chancs to steal . ausr.
tor Of million; aud whereas, 10 vus
charged with stealing Only Two Thousand
dollars, end from The final revision Of the
testimony it is only claimed that h. stole
one hundred dollars, don't believe hs
stole anything tatAll. 81. a,.,s..s.,f-#., al. -
Therefore, the records Of the court
martial, together, with the Gndings and
sentence, arc disapproved, DECLARED null
and void, and the defendant iy fully Ills,
charged. Ell. .-...s,. =. s..s -.e.
lsignedl ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
COMO TO BosTON A sweet iittle
girl in New Haven, only three year. old.
was promised Que evening tina. she sh ould
accom- parry her parents 10 Boston rho
next morning. She was much elated ~
the prospect Of the journey, aud when
she had finished repeating her ltvlS
prayers, as she laid down to sleep, sho
said with the mos, exquisite simplicity.
doon BY, Oad-eood BY. Jesus ChrIst
i sm going to Boston in the morniug "
PREcocIoSs A little girl 10 Lewis
ton, before going to bed, said she 6rst
wanted to ".ay her prayers and have
some whisky! That style Of Christian.
ity must be rather br,cing for young
people. ...--s,.ry ..+.~.s,
A new use for onfedsrsts money hss ,
been found A Isdy stuffed mattseea
with $500, 900 worth Of it. .5i1,.
Brigham Young is, indeed, ! t;lIar of
Salt Lake Hisidea Of wife is-Lo,s. =
A wide awake misisser, who found his
cosgreeAlon going 10 sleep one Sunday
before he had fairly comm 9 . ced. sudden.
ly stopped, and eIclaimed: .l}rr,hrse.
this. isn's fair; i isD'. giving . man half;
u cbAnce. Wal. till get along . pieces =
and then If sint worth 1i.teniax 70, 90
TO sleep; but dou's before i get sss-
mencsd- Give = man sonethiogi hhe /,
fairchaoce, 'od shasiis ~ / SIX Of yss." -
BLEACHING. ron HAnvEss -Meis 4
ounces Of mutton snet with Il OUNCES 81 .
sug-r csndy, 5ouhcc. Of soft soop 'ssdis,.sf
solsed 10 wissr, ald 2 ounces Of indi f.
fioely pordred.1 when nsite 4 dpd rsf :
mixed sdd hslf pint 81 turpsnsins.
I'y iseo tho bsruss' ~ish6a sponss, ,ud
pslish il Of With brush.
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ONLY FORTY YEARS AGO.

only FORTY YEARS AGO. '~d
lIrv wmdyon. are ks7chsnges e3ob = Il
since forsJ Yeas ago. - = .u& -
When girls wore ooen dresses, ter arg
And boys wore pants Of tow.--
Whep@,ht essvere made OF ss'fstin - TT- %
Anlsooks Of homespun wOeLCI 'a 2 y p
And childran did = half.dsy's work, = s'y
Before the hour of school. + 1sr'I Ill
y, The. girls took music iessons '"l lI4' ''.@it
Upon the spin ming wheel, 20 'dl '9"S
And Pra6tised late and eaIlyI"J 80 81
On spindle, swift and reel:sa -at(fa 9&.5
The boys would ride "'bare backed- to mill,
Afdozen miles orso,I f#Egr go
And hurry of before 1was day 4sta 1a2a
Some forty years ago. 4 na lo aaIG7a2
~ Then people rode to meeting + aw e.
r. In sleds instead Of slsighs. n.
And wagons rode as easy
AS buggies now a-days;
And oxen answered we'll for teams, ''>
~ Though now they are too slow:
For people lived not half SO EAST
Some forty years ago. .-1,' ''..t. -
Oh, we'll do remember
That Wilson's Patent stove
That father bought and paid for
In cloth our girls had wove;
And how the nei ghbors wondered
. When We got the thing to go;
They said 'twould ''bust" and kill MS all.
Some forty years ago.
-'.t@=r q ~
Yes, everything is different a- ..
From what it. used to was
For men are always tampering
With Gods great natural laws:
+ And what on earth we'ro coming to
Does any sody know! ----------.~
For everything has changed 80 much -
Since forty years ago.
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F.. A. GATES

NOUNll SURVEYOR All wishing his ser
de-. yMSTxksEb rlst ! -n,,l y 0
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OS. w. BULL, ATTORNEY At LAW q
~ LAND AGENT. Office with the sheriff
ltPeD0y t4KR. a. ts}itassd auh T2H I - r ;.
VIII hereafter give special attention to the sale
OF Real Estate; will correspond with eastern
Land Agencies advertise, and do all can to
hnd purchasers at the earliest moment No
chasges unless a sale is made. Give me a de.
scr,ption Of the land 40 aodTimprovcinents you
wish sold. with Aprce ard conditions. Fees
from J to per cent. on amDunt ofsale. IL
The national Republican., 1866-12-05
jAs-tf

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAIL
~ RoAD.-THRouGH By RAIL FROM WASHING
TON AND ALAxAHDRIA TO RioHhoHD AND
On and sssI IRiDAr, September l, 1895. IL. train.
on this road will run ~ follows,
TRAINS SOUTH.
Leave washington q . N. and Q. 30 p. N.
E:ay: Leave ai aordess'iii: . i Il . p N. and Y4o...
Arrive In Richmond at p. N. and 9 .. m.
Arrive At Lynehburs At s. 70 p. n. and & IN.
rRAIHs HoRrH.
Leave Ly.ehburg st s.tS .. N. and J. lsrn.
Leave Rshmona q = = and 7.lsHn,
Arrive At Alsxandria st lbs ,. N. and Iso An.
Arrive at washington d Q. % p N. aad 6.BAn.
On suldayslsavsN ashin gtoi d Q. 30 ,. n. only.
riyins in 0ordonsvills 81 II. 4 {. n.
Leaves 0ordonsvis d ass ?. n arriving In Alsx.
Throssh freight train leaves Asza,dris .. sa \.
Leave: Lyhshbsrs a aas q n, arriving u Aisx.
Pss..assrs hon K n wsrsa.sa Will ..s. Ii. /, a =.
train south from W..Ainston, ssd The - \. srsi,
'I r...sss.r. % ~ y sSs sv I. a ..d 7is ,. n. .r,,..
from Lynehbufg, and the . N. and 7Isp. m. traias
from Rhnona connect VIII trains at waihiAstoa for
This route has the all others By having
eontinuous rail- from New York 70 Lynshburs, <os
Il also psssss through Fairfax, Ball Ran, Manassas
and 0ordonsvlls who're many Of The great battles o
the late rsbsllion we're fousht
Tickets eaa Be- procured IN Adams Rxpress Building,
sise. q The Depot, .. hasyls.A svsass.
,astoa. ". Il. MoOAH1RRTY,
J. u. BRoADIs,
ocs-u General Passenger Agent.
The national Republican., 1866-12-05
nROP SAILS FOR WRAPPING
PAPER AND TwINL .rrH


wAsaueio.. D. O., oetsbs. %, lsse.
Sealed PROPOSAL. will bs received at this Dspsrtmsat
s Z: sTa PAY " lPss i; = Z
for the Of the Post oAess In the DATED atss for
o,s 90. s,d .sr u: Sc. s.y q December .s.s
tn. Blank Agsnsis. of The Post once pspsIt.eat =.
w.sAagtcn p. ci New York city. New York, saa Buf.
Tie ..iinssd quantity Of sash article and tn. quality
thereof required si each assney are spseiasd below
r..D. Sf Sppas nS Psp.1 s s. in Size,
t%ass,, and quality II. nsSu. !. all r.:psss g g
10000 pound. q Jpts Or other suitable Twlns hard
5000 posnd: q so...: Hemp rwa:, .sSu, eighth
from one 10 two pounds each.
Distrta No; 2 at Esp York city, NeW FORK
& |, wsRSaa Il s.P e. i.s S..
described in II. ..tin.t.s for District No: l.
10000 pound: q son,:: hspp similar to that
Dtstrtet No. 5, at BssalO, Ssp York.
10000 s.I:.S Il toy wtIPsss '", to that
$1,000 pcss: q Ja; sr s.hs, T~iu' similar to that
10000 pounds Of Hemp rwins similar TO that
soribsd snd required for District No. I.
Proposals VIII be received for each article separstsy
and ssp,,.sy for s.eh District or for all the articles
The contract or contrasts will BE- awarded 10 the low
est ana DO oetofmlned careful
examination for the purpose Of Asesrtaning which bid
WILL It's Prae iea results bs most advantageous 70 the
II the Districts should bs rsconstructed or the nun
Der increased diminshsd the articles shall be doliy
cred at such place VI places - the Postmaster General
| shall designate at PRO rata rates.
And the Postmaster General the right hii
part Of Increasing reducing the quantity Of the
toles required under the estimates named In
this sdvsrssmsnt II he shall consider It necessary 10
| do 90.
Samples Of such articles - are now used at the Posi-
oMses can be seen at either Of the sbovsnamed agsn
| ciss.
Bidders will send samples Of such articles a. they
| propose 10 furnish with their bids. &
Zach bidder must furnish with his proposals guaran
tees Of his ability to comply with his bd and esrtn
cate from postmaster that such gusrantors credit
able and reliable etzens must also accompany his pro-
| posals.
Two sufficient surses will be required to contract.
Afalure to furnish article contracted for promptly
or the furnishing article inferior 10 that contracted
for will bs considered sucent cause for the forfeit
ure Of the contract
Bid. no. made required By this notice will not be
| considered.
Proposals must bs marked on the envelope with th,
name Of the article articles proposed for and the let
ter containing them addressed 10 the Firs AssstAn
Postmaster General, Washington, D. Q.
| ILIx. W. RANDALL,
| ocT-lAW6W postm 0ansral
The national Republican., 1866-12-05
TO ARCHIT ECTs.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS YoR NEW BUILD.
| INGs PoR THE WAR DEPARTMENT AT WASH.

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FoR NEW BUILD
INas PoR THE WAR DEPARTMENT AT WASH
INaroN, D. O.
Architects are invited 10 prepare plans and spesnea
tonp, and estmAtss Of cost, for new nre proof build
ings for the War Department. the site occupied
by the War Department and adjacent vacant ground
Washington, D. O.
The buildings required should have superficial area
a. large IS the site selected win admit ek Photograph
Of sis and all other informAton relating 10 the cub
jset Will be furnished to Architects desiring 10 CON
pete for the work, upon application personally or by
letter, TO the undersigned.
premium q s 900 for the nrst, Of a. 900 for the
second and Of o. 900 for the third aceeptAbs plans
and speeincAtious received. will be awarded upon the
approval Of the Honorable Secretary Of War, by ID
Board Of Omssrs charged with the duty Of selecting
its and preparing plans and spseheaons for the bull,
ings OF the War Department under the act Of Congres
approved July 2s, 1855
The plans and spseineations be sent 10 the ones
Of Brevet Lisutenant Colonel J. Trsadwsl RseoTdsr
o. the Board Ordnance once, Winder's Building,
ary, 1857.
Tho Board will reserve the right 10 reject any or all
plans submitted, should be deemed suitable for
plAns -~'-
By order Of the Board.
T. J. TREADwHLL,
non.lm Brsvst Lieut. Col, g. A., Recorder.
The national Republican., 1866-12-05
PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING AND
I EoUIPPINo ONE sRcoSD-cLAss LIGHT vss.
TREAsuRy DnPAlrnRHr, }
0YyIcn LIanT- -HousB BOARD,
WAsHInoToH, Nov. ], 1885.

0vyIca LIauf .Houss BOARD,
wAsHIsoroS, Nov.1 1885.
ess. aaai s a .. SIfDtI Il: nj a.y y S.s:ns:I.
Vessel, Of the following dimsasions,
irOn Top timber sais otsp Of beam 10 sisehs.
tonnage about lbo.
tn. s.o. q E.
70 b eo.,trsessd ..d which VIII. With =. drawings
%. s. ~ On application 70 The House Board OF
70 the Light Hcass Inspector q Portland Boston, new
ssd drawings nay bs ssss and examined.
The Board reserves the right to aay proposal
:s;i = Z: as e' = s
VIII b eonsidsred binding until 1t shsu have been ap
proved by the Ho. Secretary q the Treasury AOpTo
soas engaged IN ship sad each oasr must be
accompanied By wriisn guaranty signed By the bid
.pt..s. o. sasH bd the necessary contract viii bs
Bond and security 70, the faithful fulnllm.n. of the
The for which the biddsr proposes 10 build and
equip the vssss sssoiding 70 the drawings sad spsn
printed specifications must bs enclosed BY sssh bidder
svdsnes that thsrs Is mistake 70 ths object oi
Adrswing Of the vessel contracted for will bs fur.
nshsd 70 the eouraetor to which he will be required
~ -: 3 ' a::
tsndag oesr who will be assigned 10 the duty By this
Board and who will be required to see that the WORK
executed and the materials used In strict eonsrm
ty 10 the terms and specifications Of the contrast asd
who must certify to the In writing before ths
| made.
The proposals will state the time required TO com
psts the weasel not exceeding one hundred days from
the date Of the contract and deliver II 70 the agent o
the Board At such place may be agreed upon the
70 be named In the bid All proposals must be sealed
aud endorsed "Propesals for Building Light Vessel
and then enclosed In smother envelope and addressed
the Secretary Of the Lisht-Houss Board Washington
D. c.
No bid will bs considered that does not conform 10
| the requirements Of this Advertisement.
Any person submitting proposal may be present and
witness the opening Of the bids at the time and place
| hsreinbefors spsciAed 7.t
By order Of the Lght. House Board;
nol6-Awh w.B sHUBRICK, Chairman.
The national Republican., 1866-12-05
IMPORTANT TO TRAVELLERS GOING
Il SOUTH

THE GREAT ATLANTIC sRABoARD ROUTE now
OPEN AND IN SUCCESSFUL OPERATION
PROM NEW YORK TO NEW ORLEANS,
VIA rHl
WILMINGTON AND WELDON AND WILMINGTON
AND MANCHESTER RAILROADS AND
THEIR CONNECTIONS,
To Charleston, Savannah Augusta, Atlantis West Point
Macon, Colunb.s, Montgomery, Mobile, Meridian, New
Orleans, and all points South and the Southwest
The Managers Of this old-establshsd and favorits
route with . view TO maintaining It's we'll known
prestige have thoroughly rsfurnishsd II with new and
magnificent passenger carr all Of the latest and most
approved psttsrn and built expressly With an sys 10
health, slss.nss and comfort On all tight trains lax
urous, palstal ears possessing every modern
comfort. ..r
Through tsksts sold and baggage checked to all In.
portant points South.
Be particular and ask for tickets VIA WILMINGTON,
and CohfORr. .'.T
For through tickets OF reliable information apply d
the Ticket 0Aes the southwest corner Of
". wALKKR,
leo General Agent.
The national Republican., 1866-12-05
RADY'S NATIONAL PHOTO
ID GRAPHIC GALLERY,
7so BROADWAY,
.|.. HEw YoRk.
Nearly opposite Grace dhureh.

Mr. Brady has on view and for sale at his Gallery, ~
'''''' PORTRAITS OF ALL oYTIcsRs,
the late war. The sizes vary from carte Dc vfsas 70
imperial, $4,000 - g-...
IA .ddioa 10 his varied rhsnss''', Mr.
COLLECTION OF VIEWS
Of almost every point made historic s the recent sea.
aet, whsh It may be prssumsA Will Be valus1 by not
fnsads ~ nsnsnioss Of the Trials thrsssh vhisA tAs
ration hAs Just passed. I.7fLI . TO-
H. Drs<y siSsys pays seasAssssle sssssiisa u
fSs ssv style Of PORTRAITS II PoacsLAIH hss
~ bsssshb ~ ". Brady 70 psEtssssss- aVs-v
The national Republican., 1866-12-05
DROPOSALS FOR LETTER BAL.
III ANCEs.
Posr oyyIoH DEPARTMENT, |

Posr 0vYIcR DsPARrnRNT,l
wAsHIHoToH, D. O., October %, 1859. I
Sealed Proposals will be received at this
until the 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER NEXT at IL
o'clock noon, for furnishing LETTER BALANCES for
the Of the Post osss in the Untsd States for one
year from and After the Slst day Of December nsx Of
the following description, namely:
ls Balances capable Of Ching eight ounces ayoir-
dupois weight, TO be graded dowa TO quarter ounces
ofthsss. supposed, 500 To- 900 will be rsquirsd
"a. Balances capable Of Weighing two pounds svoir:
dupois weight TO be graded down to half ounces OF
those. Il 10 supposed, 20 to 100 will be required
Perfect coIrsctness, and strength aud durability will
be rsquirsR In the Balances to be furnished.
Samples Of each description Of Balances must
pany each bid aud the bidder who may obtain the
tract will be required 10 furnish Balances ordered Of
quality In all respects equal TO the sample.
Each Balance must bs we'll and securely packed In
boz, for transportation, and delivered free Of all
Pensss 10 the Department At the Blank Agency Of the
Post once Department at WAshington, D. o. where the
same will bs accepted found to Be perfect and equal
Zach bidder must furnish with his proposals evidence
Of his ability TO comply with his bid.
Two sumcent suretlss will be required to . contract
failure 70 furnish the Balances az contracted for
promptly or the Of those Of an inferior qus
ty will be considered sueient cause for the forfeit
ure Of the contract
Proposals must be endorsed on the snvsops "Propo-
sails for Letter Balances and directed to the FIRST As
sistant Postmaster General, Washington, d. @.
ALEX. W. RANDALL
eeT.law6w Postmaster General.