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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-09
CTATE or VERMONT. DISTRICT

CTATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT
- OF Rutland, ss, The Probate Court
tg the District of Rutland,
To el persons interested in the estate OF
hnJamln + Carley, late Of Mount Tabor, In
std district, deceased,
GREETING:
By the authority of the State OF Vermont, you
ar hereby notified toappear before said Probate
Cort, at the Probate Ofiloe in Rutland, in
sal district, on the LIST Tuesday of June, A.
ID, s6L TO show cause, II any you have, why
theeoount Of Luther =, Howe, administrator
Of be estate Of said deceased, should not be
tst@hOuld not be distributed to the parties en-
titld thereto.
Died at Rutland, in said district, this Tth
dayof March, A. ID. 1861.
l'w3w' HENRY II, SMITH, Register.
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"B1Y ME AND I'LL DO YOU GOOD,

~ Use Dr. Langley's Root and Herb Bitters
for JaundCe, Costiveness, Liver Complaint,
Humors. Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Piles, Di2zi-
ness, Headache, Drowsiness, and all diseases
arising from Disordered Stomach, Torpid Liver
and Bad Blood to which all persons are sub
ject in Spring and Summer Sold by GEO. c..
GOODWIN d CO., IS Hanover street, and by
all Dealers in Medicine m9deod16w
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From san FranCisCo.
SAN Francisco, May 6.

gFklV 4 It1hINVIDVOi -HHtFJ U
The Victoria Colonist, the Oldest and
most widely circulated journal in Brit
ish Columbia, says editorially, under
date of the Both ult., that nine out of
every ten men in the colony, under their
present state of wretchedness and pow
ertv, would welcome annexation to the
United States.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-09
Damage by Ice.
BUFFALO. Nav 6.

BUFFALO, May 8.
The gale which has been prevailing
here. has blown in large quantity Of
floating ice in front of the hBrbor, and
the bay is now completely blockaded
with ice. Several vessels are in the
offing, waiting to come in, but are pre-
vented by the ice.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-09
From New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, May I.
During a heavy storm last night, an
other crevasse occurred on the west
bank Of the river, thirteen miles above
the city, endangering the safety Of the
Algiers and Opelousas railroad.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-09
ONE PILL is A DOSE.


Fmales peculiarly situated, or those sup
pOsng themselves so, are cautioned against
usi /: these Pills while in that condition, lest
the invite miscarriage, after which admonition
theProprietor assumes no responsibility, al
thogh their mildness would prevent any mis-
chit to health, otherwise the Pills are recon
meIied as
MOST INVALUABLE REMEDY.
for Il those affecting complaints so peculiar
the'ex,
ONE BOX Is SUFFICIENT
5000 Boxes have been sold within two years.
Tn thousand Boxes sent by letter, both by
myef and agents, TO all parts of the world, 10
With answers have been returned, in which
ladis say nothing like the above pills have
bee known since the science of Medicine
daWed upon the World, in removing Obstruc-
ti0R and restoring Nature to its proper chan
nelquieting the nerves and bringing back the
Roy color of Health TO the cheek Of the most
debate.
RICE 81 PER BOX. SIX BOXES IS.
SD in Rutland, Vt, by Pond & Morse, sole
Agats for Rutland
Ldies, by sending 81 to the Rutland Post
ofte, can have the pills sent (confdentially),
by lail, TO any part of the country, free OF
posage."
SD also by Northrop & Son, Castleton; Il.
r. hrdwel, Whitehall; ]. +. Henry & Co.,
Waterbury,; Demas Barnes & Co., New York
c. L Case, Brandon; W, W. Hubbard, Poultney,
nOy12d RW1y.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-09

HELMBoLD's EXTRACT BUCHU and i'm
proved Rose Wash cures secret and delicate
disorders in all their stages, at little expense,
little or no change in diet, no inconvenience
and no exposure, IL Is pleasant IN taste and
odor, immediate in its action, aud free from all
injurious properties. E2deod&9weowiy
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-09
INDIAN VEGETABLE MEDICINES

Prepared by science to suit each case, will
cleanse the blood and restore health to the in
valid. Cancers, SCrofula and the worst forms
of disease cured. A Book explaining these facts
will be sent free. Address DR.. r. GREENE,
10 Temple Place, Boston, Mass. b-M3m
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READ AGAIN THE EVIDENCE OF ONE OF
OUR OLDEST RESIDENTS.
CINCINNATI, December "a, 1869

CINCINNATI December "a, 1863.
MEssRs j. n. HARRIS g co
GENTS This is to certify that have found
ALIENS LUNG BALSAM one of the best
re NEEDLES in the world for DISEASED Lures. I
1 have used it in my family for breaking up
troublesome cough with the happiest effect. 1
recommended i. to young lady who had har-
RAISING cough and was threatened with Con-
sumption, and it curep her in few days.
would recommend it to all afflicted with a
cough, and to those who are predisposed to
Consumption. Respectfully yours,
A, A. HARRISON.
Sold by POND & MORSE. Rutland, Vt.
And by all dealers in Family Medicines.
Perry Davis & Son, Providence, r. l., Agents
for Eastern States. Irwin
by Helmb0ld' 5 Extract BIAym-
febs2deod 6saweow1y
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MOTH AND FRECKLEs,

'he only reliable remedy for those brown dis
CCorat Ons on the face called Mote Patches and
Feckles, is PERRYs MORN AND FRECKLE Lo.
TIN. Prepared only by DR.. B. c. PERRY, Der
mtologist, 40 Bond street, New York. Sold by
al druggists ia Fitchburg and elsewhere. Price
S:per bottle. apr.3-d&w6m
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-09
THE NATIONAL COUGH CURE

Has cured Rev. William Mcdonald, of Boston,
when pronounced by physicians incurable 1t
will cure any durable cough; it always relieves
For Hoarseness, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, &c,
it has no superior Admirable also for public
speakers and singers. Sold by all Druggists,
G. c. GOODWIN & CO., Boston, Wholesale
Agents 6-w3n,
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For COTGHS.
COLDS AND CoNsUMPWOi

COLDS AND CONSUMPTION,
Try the old and well known VEGETABLE
PULMONARY BAI6AM, approved and used
by our ollest and most celebrated physicians
foc forty years past. Get the genuine,
REED, CrTIaR 81 CO., Druggists, Boston,
P.cprietcss. dec23d&wGri
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1EathS.

WOODELL - In Poultney, May Sd, Miss
Frances a. Wooded, aged 20 years.
POWERS-In Pittsford, April 20, 1867, Miss
Rebecca Powers, aged 10 years, months and
20 days.
Hager. wife Of David Hager,, Of lung fever, aged
&c years and ] month.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-09
DIR. MATTISON'S SURE REMEDIES Fol
SPECIAL CASES,

SPECIAL CASES,
Can be obtained only at his Office, No. 2S Union
Street, Providence, and are sent by express in
sealed packages, secure from observation, to all
parts of the country. They do not cure every
thing, but for their respective purposes, they
positively have no equal.
sy~ Circulars giving full information with
the highest testimonials, also a book on Special
Diseases, in a sealed envelope, sent free.
ffy~ Be sure and send for them, for without
references no advertising physician should be
trusted Enclose stamp for postage, and direct
to DR.. Madison, No. % Union street, Proyi-
dence. r. !. 35-w1y
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-09
LITCHFIELD'S
DIPTHERIA VANQUISHER !

used with Litchfeld's External Application.)
Warranted Sure Remedy for
DIPTHERIA, ASTHMA, GROUP AND ALL
DISEASES OF THE THROAT.
Eradicates the poison of Diptheria from the
system. 1t affords speedy relief in Sour Stem
ach, Heartburn, Sick Headache, and Dyspeptic
troubles. Instant relief for Cholic and Cramp,
Pains in Stomach or Bowels.
LITCHFIELD'S EXTERNAL APPLICATION
Is Warranted Sure Remedy for
RHEUMATIC AND SCIATIC LAMENEss AND EVERY
KIND OF LAMENESs.
Both the above preparations are used and rec
commended by regular physicians. Price of each
$500 per bottle.
.A.LITCHFIELD & CO., Props,
Winchendon, Mass.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-09

TAKE NO MORE UNPLEASANT and un-
safe remedies for unpleasant and dangerous dis
eases. Use Helmbold's Extract Buchu and i'm
proved Rose Wash. acknowledgements
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-09
STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT
- of Rutland, SIS. The Probate Court for the
District of Rutland.
IL .-..l...

GREETING.
Samuel B. Young of Manchester, Vermont,
Guardian of Leonard Buffum and Merwin Buff
fun minor, children of Daniel Buffum, late OF
Dandy, deceased, having represented that ii
will be beneficial fer all parties interested there
in to sell the whole of the real estate Of said
wards, has made application TO said Pro
bate Court for license TO make such sale, There
fore,
By the authority of the State OF Vermont,
you are hereby notified to appear before said
court st the Probate Office in Rutland in his said
distri t, on the 1st Tuesday Of May, A. ID. 1867,
50 show cause, if any you have, why said license
should not be granted.
Dated at Rutland, in said district, this sth
day of April, A. D., 1867.
19-w3w* HENRY II. SMITH, Register.
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Sperial alotirrs.
A GARD TO THE LADIES.
DrDuponco's Golden Periodical Pills.
FOR FEMALES.

Irallible in Correcting Irregularities, Remov.
ingJ6structions of the Monthly Periods, from
whtover Cause, and always successful as pre-
venive,
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BANKING HOUSE OF JAY COOKE
4 co,
No. go WALL STREET,
Corner, OF Nassau St, New York.

We buy and sell at the most liberal current
prices, and keep on hand full supply OF Gov
eminent bonds Of all Issues, seyen.t hirtiea and
compound interest notes, and execute orders
tor purchase and sale Of Stocks, Bonds and
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-05-09
CONVERSIONS.

We convert the several issues Of seven,thir-
Ties INTO nye'twenties on the most favorable
terms, taking the lst series at Government
Rates, allowing commission OF dealers, and
paying 10 and rom New York
Circulars with full particulars furnished upon
application.
msy5dSwly. JAY COOKE q co.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
WILLARD USGUUD, lCom'rq
l9-w3w* JOHN A. DAVIS, NO"i
CTATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT

~ of Rutland, ss. The Probate Court for the
District of Rutland.
To all persons interested in the estate of
Charles Bashaw, late of Shrewsbury, in said
district, deceased. GREETING.
BY the authority of the State of Vermont.
you are hereby notified to appear before said
court, at the Probate Office, in Rutland, in said
district, on the 1st Tuesday of June, A. D., 1861
to show cause, if any you have, why the ac-
count of Nathaniel j. AldriCh, Administrator
of the estate of said deceased, should not be al
lowed, and also why the residue of said estate
should not be distributed to the parties entitled
thereto.
Dated at Rutland, in said district this It'll
i9w3w* HENRY H. SMITH, Register.
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Gold.

New YORK, May I.
Gold closed today at 1873 5-8 and
1S9 a.
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LITCHFIELD'S EXTERNAL APPLI(
THE CELEBRATED GERMAN SALVEl

THE CELEBRATED GERMAN SALVEl
Warranted certain and speedy cure for fresh
wounds, old sores, ulcers, testers, cuts, corns
and cracked hands. The best strengthening
plaster extant. Price rs cents.
G. A. LITCHFIELD g. CO., Props,
Winchendon, Mass.
Geo. c. Goodwin s. Co., NJ. S. Burr 81 Co.,
Boston; John F. Henry & Co., Waterbury, Vt,
General Agents for all the above remedies, Sold
by Druggists and Medicine dealers generally.
26-w6meow.
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9(eW Advertisements.
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the Adventures Of Daniel Ellis, the great Union
guide of East Tennessee.
The most popular and best paying book yet
produced.
Agents can deliver at the same time they
take the subscription.
PITMAN & Co.,
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STATE IF VERMONT, DISTRICT
District of Rutland:
"--To all persons interested in the estate of
Rebscca Powers late of Rutland, in said dis
trict, deceased, testate. GREETING;
By the authority of the State of Vermont,
you are hereby notified to appear before
said Probate court, at the Probate Office in Rut
land, in said district. on the 1st Tuesday Of
June, A. D. 1857, to show cause, if any you
have why = certain instrument, in writing,
will and testament of said deceased, should not
be proved and allowed.
Dated at Rutland, in said district, this ID
day of May, A. D. 1867.
I9w3w* HENRY II. SMITH, Register.
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GUN SHOP.
ID EASON WHY Crowds are rush
III ing to the
NIMBLE SIXPENCE,
HORTONVILLE, VT.

for Dry Goods, Groceries, Wall Paper, Linen
and Paper Window Shades. Paints Oils, Glass,
Boots and Shoes, Ready made Clothing, Crock
cry, &C. &C.
Because you can always find everything you
want in our line
Because we are always willing and pleased to
show our goods whether you buy or not.
Because we have but one price to all and
last but not least,
Because we sell for cash and will not be I'M
dersold.
Come and see our new Goods
1qw1v WILL F. KELLOGG.
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PROPOSALS FOR A NEW JAIL
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, =
WASHINGTON ID O.. InlV 81 1917 Z

ASdlNGTON, u ", July 81, lSOI.J
Sealed proposals viii be received at this De-
partment until II o'clock NJ, on TUESDAY, the
18th of September, 1867, for the erection OF the
Jail in and for the District of Columbia autho-
rized and provided for by the act of Congress-
approved July 25, 1866 and the joint resolution
approved March 2 1867.
The designs, detail, drawings, and specihca-
tions can be seen at the architects Office, in
the eastern grounds OF the Capitol, Washington
city, every day, except Sundays, between the
hours of A. NJ. and 8 p. M
Separate bids will be received for the ma
sonry work. brick work, iron work, and car
pentry work. t .a
The contractor whose bid may be accepted
Will be required to enter into a sufficient bond,
to be approved by the Secretary of the Interior,
for the faithful completion of his contract.
Payments will be made as the work progresses,
on estimates certified to by the architect but
twenty per centum Of the estimates will be
retained until the contract is com pleted.
The contract Will be awarded to the lowest
responsible bidder, but the Department re-
serves the right to reject any or all OF the bids
should it be deemed for the interest OF the
Government TO do so.
The bids will be opened at noon on the 18th
day of September next, In presence of such of
the bidders as may choose to attend.
Proposals should be endorsed on the envelope
proposals for New JAIL" and be directed to
the "Secretary of the Interior, Washington,
ID. O."
o. H. BROWNING,
SN t9E Secretary of the Interior.
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PROPOSALS.
I IMPROVEMENT OF THE DEs MoINEs
i RAtlDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER'
NJ ~ Er1fa rpso ~.

j RAPIDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RiVEitSii iN'
u. y. ENeINEER's OFFICE
Sealed proposals, in duplicate will he ra.
eelved at this Office until IL NJ, WEDNESDAY
september 4, 1867, for excavating the prisrn and
constructing the embankment wall of tbe
canal Tor the Improvement of the pavioation
o. 1oliae the Mississippi river at the Des Moines
The Canal is to be about 7X Cseven and ono.
nan miles long, extending from Nashville to
inside the canal to be 300 (three hundred3 fee9
In embankment, and $50 1.-TWO hundred and
fity) feet in excavation and in low water 20 hu ~
5 (tve) feet deep. All the material excavoteS
nom the prism of the canal TO be used In hniIS1
ing the embankment. The latter throughout
the greater part of the distance will he sbont
800 Vhree hundred) feet from the Iowa sbora
Where rock excavation occurs, the bottom Of
the canal VIII have slope ofl1$ lone and ONE
half inches TO the mile. The emban K mani "a
To be built of earth clay and rock; to be i0 tenS
ieet wide on top, including the rip-rap cover.
ing; TO be Uwo( feet above high water marx
WIN slopes of IL Zone and onehalf) base To
Sonel vertical The average thickness Of the
feet ON the river side 2 two) feet on the canal
side, and tone) foot on top,
All propositions must state the price at which
each ana every kind of work specified in the
proposal is TO be done, and no bid will be conS
sdered that Is not definite in this respect,
The Government reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
A printed copy of this advertisement must be
attached To each proposal
Each bid must contain written or printed
guarantee signed by two responsible persons
Blanks for proposals Of the form required,
with form of guarantee, will be furnished al
this office on application.
The price or prices in the contract will be con-
sidered as including the expense of furnishing
all the materials and performing all the work,
according to the plans and Specifications exhi-
bited at the letting.
The entire cost of the canal is estimated at
t2O66,345 Qwo million sixty eie bit thousand
three hundred and forty-hvel Theamount ap-
propT1ated by Congress is S7O0,OOO (seven hum
dred thousand dollers)-the contract can only
be mace TO cover this amount.
Fifteen Q5) per cent. of the amount of any
work done or materials furnished at the con-
tract price thereof will be reserved until the
whole work which is the subject OF contract
shall be entirely completed.
Persons desiring further information can
obtain the same by calling at this Office, where
maps, plans, specifications, and form OF con-
tract can be consulted.
Proposals must be addressed to the UNDER
signed, and should be endorsed proposals for
work on the improvement of the Des Moines
Rapids" j. II. WILSON,
Lieut.Col. 35th Infantry,
7S0 4w Bvt' Major General u s. Army.
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r ARGE SALE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

OFFICE ARMY CLOTHING AND EoUIPAGE,(
ST LOUIS Mo-, August To- 1867.
VIII be sold at public auction, at the DEPOT
OF ARMY CLOTHING AND EQUIPAGE No.
9O7 North MAIN Street, st. Louis, on TUES
DAY.. the 3D. day of September next, COM
mencing at IL o'clock A. M, to be continued
from day TO day, the following articles of Army
Clothing and Equipage.-
$4,000 Great Coats (footmen's)
$4,000 Great Coats (horsemen's)
$4,000 Uniform Hats.
$4,000 Ostrich Feathers.
$4,000 Hat Cords and Tassels (blue)
$4,000 Forage Caps.
3,lll Uniform Frock Coats.
$4,000 Uniform Jackets.
S,45l Veteran Reserve Jackets.
32S Knit Jackets
Is, $50 Lined Sack Coats.
66,2l2 Unltned Sack Coats.
1000 Overalls.
6,O00 Stable Frocks.
S9,425 Knit Shirts.
6.945 Knit Drawers.
10000 Leather Neck Stocks.
1000 Worsted Sashes
2S2 Pairs Boots.
1868 Pairs Bootees.
1850 Pairs Trowsers (footmen's).
1860 Pairs Trowsers (horsemen'se
$4,000 Haversacks,
10000 KnapSacks
$4,000 Rubber Blankets.
$3.50 WOollen Blankets.
10000 Pick Axes.
10, 400 Pick Axe Handles.
These articles are all new, and offer great in.
ducements to dealers throughout the country.
small quantity of damaged property will be
sold at the same time and place. Samples OF all
may be seen at the Depot within ten days OF
sale, and catalogues had.
Terms-Cash in Government funds, ten per
cent. down, the balance before the goods are
taken from the Depot which must be within
five days after the sale, under forfeiture of the
purchase and the ten per cent. deposited.
By order of the Quartermaster.General,
JOHN +. RODGERS,
Captain and Military Storekeeper
10 l3t United States Army.
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GOVERNMENT SALES.

n OVERNM ISNT SALE OF THE MILITARY
Cnief Quartermasier Fifth Military District
New Orleans, La, July 3, 1851 -
Sealed Proposals VIII De- 9e receives AZ Sns 90
all the right, title, and interest of the United
States In and TO the United states Mlntary rail-
road from Brazos Santiago to whites Rancho,
Texas
Tie sale will include the entire track and
sidings, buildings, water stations, turn tables,
etc, the railroad materials, the supplies per-
tanning to the road, together with the rolling
stock, cars machinery, and other equipment
as follows:-
Claw Bars
2 Shackle Bars
2 Pinch Bars.
Square Brasses
Shipping Boxes.
Flat Cars.
1870 Railroad Chairs.
$4,000 pounds Railroad Chairs,
] Push Car Frame
Crows Feet.
Railroad Frogs and Switch stands.
l Track Gauge.
$3.50 pounds Railroad Iron
Locomotive and Tender.
/ Locomotive.
! Head.lig Locomotive
IA Coupling Links.
Spike Mauls.
Spike Punches.
jS6 pounds Car Springs.
Jackscrews and Levers.
2s9 pounds Railroad Spikes
o12 miles Railroad Track.
Turntables.
625 Cross Ties.
] Fire TOngs.
Push Car Wheels.
Screw Wrenches
Cooking Stove.
Hand Cars
] Push Car.
This sale will not include the bridge over the
Boca Chica.
The sale Will not include the title to the
land, which does not belong TO the United
States.
This road is about ten miles in length, and
extends from Brazos Santiago TO Whites
Rancho, on the Rio Grande. From this point
connection is made by steamer with Browns
vile and Matamoras
The route is the shortest nd best for the i'm
mense traffic between the Gulf of Mexico and
the interior southern Texas and Northern
Mexico, and the communication by rail alone
readily be extended to Brownsville.
miles of difficult and tortuous navigation. The
road rs five feet gauge, good ties, rail, and full
spiked.
The property may be inspected on application
TO Captain c. II. Hoyt, A. O. NJ, Brownsville,
Texas, and any information desired may be OBJ
tanned from that officer, from the office OF the
Chief Quartermaster Fifth Military District,
New Orleans, La,
A condition of the sale viii be that transport
tation sb1ll be furnished for all Government
troops and supplies whenever required, at
rates not to exceed those paid by the United
States to other railroad companies in the Fifth
Military District,
The terms of payment accepted will be those
considered the most favorable to the Govern
ment.
Ten per cent, cash, in Government funds, to
be paid on acceptance of proposal
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals.
Proposals should be indorsed Proposals for
Railroad" and addressed "Brevet Lieutenant
Colonel A. j. McGonnigle, A. @. NJ. u. s. Army,
office Chief Quartermaster Fifth Military Dis.
A. G. MoGONNIGLE,
Breyet Lieut. Col. and A q. NJ. U. S. Army,
30 At in charge of office.
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S2lt9I3
DHILADELPHIA EPoT
ASSISTANT QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE,l
No. ll39 GIRARD STREET,
PHILADELPHIA, August 10, 1857.

ASSISTANT QUARTERMAsTER's OFFIcE,l
No. ll39 GIRARD STREET
PHILADELPHIA, August 10, 1867.
Proposals will be received al this Office until II
O'Clock NJ, SATURDAY, August 24th, 1867, to
restore to its original condition eleven hundred
and fifteen (lll5) feet, more or less, of "Willow
Grove Avenue" Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia,
on the grounds formerly occupied by the United
States Government in connection with the
"Mower' Hospital.
Each bid must be guaranteed by two respon-
sible persons, whose signatures must be APP
pended to the bid and certified TO as being good
and sufficient security for the amount in Volved,
by the United States District Judge Attorney,
Collector, or other public officer.
Blank forms for bids can be had on applica-
ton at this office, and bidders are requested to
be present at the opening of the same.
The right is reserved to reject any bid deemed
too high, and no bid from a defaulting con-
tractor will be received.
Endorse envelopes, proposals for Repairs TO
Willow Grove avenue"
BY order of Brevet Major-General G. II. Cros-
man, Assistant Quartermaster- General, United
States Army,
HENRY w. JAMES,
Captain and Assistant Quartermaster,
Sl95tl Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, u. s. A.