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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

SEEING THE ELEPHNSr.-Wheu Cousin
Icbabod first saw him at the show, heexclaim-
ell, with mute establishment "Then that's
the real crittar itself, Wouldn't few on EN-
make a team 10 draw stun with; ain; he q
Scr0uge- - Ichabod went home and related
what be had seen. Il seed. said he, the
genuine meuagerer-the biggest lump of flesh
that ever stirred. Heb&d two tails, one behind
AID to;her before. Philosophers call the fore
one a Prou0bscUs. lie put one Of his tails in
my pocket, and hauled out all the gingerbread
every hooter What dye think he done
with it? Why, he stuck it in his own pocket.
and tecal @ tumble fLr more
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

AHTPocEITE.-Au editor says that mouse
which bad several times been caught in the act
Of nibbdng the nice things in his pantry, was
the other day traced to its nest, which was
found 20 contain seven or eight cunning little
" rasro2sl.Gaes." The parent rogue was ar
rcs'ei and executed for larceny. On one side
O. the nest piece Of an old Bib,e.was found,
on Ta... .ae following words were distinctly
visible: Thou shalt not steal What a by
Pocr,.e
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

CAMPBELL 81 MASON
APOTHECAR!Es.

AfoTHECARIES,
South side Main Street, Ciarlesto.v.
TINE undersigned having recently rehtted NJ
their Store-room, and received full -
stock of fresh and reliable
DRUGS, MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS, PERFUMERY.
PAINTS, DYE-STCFFS, de-, A..
win supply friends and customers at accOmmoda.
Included in our Stock 1.-THE whole of which IA,
been selected with great care, are
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
Wistar's Balsam Wild Cherry,
wistar's Lozenges-Jaynes' Expectorant,
Browns Bronchial Troches,
plantation Bitter's,-Hostetter's Bitters,
Backsley,s Wine discretionary Bittcrs,
Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup,
Bulls Sarsaparilla-McLane's fermifrge,
Holloway's Worm CONNECTION,
Thompson's Eye Water,
Browns Essence Of Ginger,
Railways Ready Relief,
Davies Pain Killer,
Larabees Pain Killer,
Barry's Tricopherous-Lyons Kathairose,
Mrs. Aliens Zylobalsamum,
Buruett's Cocoaine-Jones' Hair Dye,
s-Extracts-Cologne Water,
verbena Water-Soaps,
SOzodont for the Teeth,
Hair, Tooth, Cloth, Nail and Shaving Brushss
Fine Combs--Ridding Combs,
School Books, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books,
Statonery--Tobacco and Segars,
Concentrated 1--we for making soap,
Flavoring Vanilla Bcans-Geietine.
SPANISH LEECHES.
We are prepared TO fill physicians prescriptions,
and compound medicines according to tho latest
and strictest rules of Pharmacy.
The public can confidently rely on having pre-
scriptons carefully prepared at all hours OF day
and night.
August "a, 1865.
g5-0ur customers will bear in miad tha. rs
sell exclusively for CASH. -EN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
VARIETY.
Little Lilly.


Little hands upon the breast,
Softly fold them up 70 resti
Gently close the sightless eyes,
They shall open in the skies.
Little feet that never walked,
Little tongue that never talked,
Little voice that c0uid not sing,
BABY teadl how sad a thing
On tho brow 50 young and fair
Law the glossy silken hair;
kiss Ne dew Ofdeath away,
On this mournful funeral day.
Cover up the lovely face
iniu iastlong resting place
In the grave 81 cold and low,
Where We al must shortly 60.
Stop not therc-beyond .he tomb
Goes The rans0med spirit home,
B1vn in sin-a1w borne By Grace,
Enters in that holy place.
Safely with the great Three-One,
Hard by His eternal throne.
Cease Oh mourn-this A"ly hour
Speaks OF Gods great love and power.
BABY li1s a golden lvrc.
Now O. join the eternal choir,
Now q wlit foi Us below,
Who by faith and patience g..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
BLACKsMITHING.
Shooting OF Horses,
Harnden Express Agency.

II. l.. HEISKELL has been appointed Agent
for Harnden's Express CompanyatCh arlcstown,
and gives attention 10 the forwarding and re-
cciying Of Goods, Packages, Money, &C., &c.
The Express Office Is at my Store-room thrco
doors West Of Sapington Hotel.
Special attention given to this branch Of bus
mess.
June 0, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
Machinery


We employ none but the best Mechanic. and the
best Material. The community can rely upon quick
neat and substantial work. and at prices 10 suit The
tunes. We are determined 70 DO work az low az
can be done IN the County for CASH, which will
Z be required for all transient custom.
We will make 70 order 7.reshisg Machine. and
Horse Porers Of the latest patterns; PLOUORS ~
different kinds alwaysO on hand, amongst which will
be found the celebrated three-horse Livingston 2
horse dol the old fashioned three-borsc Bsrshesr;
Mccormick do, for two and three horses aso tho
three-horse Page Plough slso, an improved Ken
lucky single and double shovel Plough Plough
lrons.-such Shares. Coulters. Sh1veis. fsingle
aud double Mould. boards OF all kinda Ope6 Rings
Open Links, &c. Special attention paid to MI
work II steel and Iron Turning and Boring in T.
ron and Steel In few weeks we will have in ope.
ration our FOUNDRY. when we viii be abls 10
furnish Castings Of good quality ss low as can b
bought elsewhere.
All work entrusted 10 US viii be done with dis
patch, and guaranteed 70 give satisfaction. Tho
highe-tPrice paid in Cash for Old Iron Of all kinds
Give US call at the JeiTrrsnn Machine shop Stono
Row. WEIRlCK q WEIIEK
Charlestown, Jan. "a, lsC7.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
"FIour ofBone >,

I'VE will give money guarantee OF the purity
w of this article. 1t is pure unsteauaed, an.
burnt bone, reduced 10 the fnenes, Of -four, which
adds 100 per CT. 10 its value IL is as quick and ac
tive as acid dissored bone, hence its value is vasty
greater, because il contains neither acid nor water
which necessarily add weight. and reduce the guam.
tty Of valuable elements. We recommend $50 lbs.
10 be used in place Of 300 lbs. Super Phosphate OF
dissolved bone.
JOHN S. REESE $50.
GENERAL AeESIs FoR IHE SoUIH,
Il South Street, Baltimore.
RANSOM d DUKE, Agents at Charlestown.
Feb. Z, 1s67-em.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

y CLEAE-UENDED NAN-An editor in Ala
hama having read an article in Halls Journal
OF Health advising that husband and wife
should sleep in separate rooms, says: DR.. Hall
can sleep when and where he chooses, but for
himself he intends to sleep where he can de-
isnd his wife against the rats and all other noe
tuE1al foes as long as he has got one 70 defend.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

Tie e'l gentleman WHO thought he could
stop rat hole with teas, cheese has iust been
ovc1,aken by another halluciuotion-that
ycuag women can be kept from knowing
what's what; by sending them to boarding
school
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

A Quaker. in business in Philadelphia dis
liking the E.q.' 60 his name, advised a coy
respondent to direc. bis letters 70 him without
any tail, aud received reply superscribcl.
d" Amos Smith, without any tail. PHILADELPHIA"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

Time isn't money" exclaimed an irate
idleT, and It's all humbus to say it is
Well" said the landlord Of the house in
which the declaration was made, d" I don't pre-
tend 20 know the philosophy Of such things,
but I ID know that you spend a deal more time
than money here
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

Wen, wasn't that afuishelsermon We had
this morning? asked one person Of another,
as they came out Of church.
FINISHED" was the the reply: yes. 1t
was finished a; last, although began to think
it never would he"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

Il is said that some mothers have grown so
alecaouato, that they give their children chic
roform previous TO whipping them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

An insurance agent, urging a citizen 10 Get
his life insured, said: Get your life insured
for ten thousand, and then, if you die mex;
week, the widder's heart Will sing for Joy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
.r-ORDERS sOLICITED-u
The southern Hepatic Pills,


NJADE and sold by G.. w. DEEMS, the discov-
wi erer, who has removed To Baltimore, Md,
where he can have access 10 the purest and best
medicines on the most favorable terms lie will
always keep on hand large supply. and will sell
to his customers, wholesale and retail at the short
est notice.
Where these Pills are known, especially in the
Southern States, where they have been circulated
so extensively, they need no recommendation
their merits are So well known by their results.
We thank our customers for the liberal patron
age given US heretofore, and hope they will contin-
ne tn favor US by sending their orders 10 O.. W.
Deems No IS South Calhoun Street, baltimore, Nd.
where they will be promptly attended TO. Price
% cts. per box; $3.50 per dozen, and liberal dis
count 10 dealers.
He will also keep on hand supply Of
DEEMS SOVEREIGN REMEDY
for the Cure OF Fever and Asue and all other Chlls
and Fevers.
This Remedy comes in contact with the poison
that the Disease, and utterly destroys il in
one day. used strictly according to the directions
accompanying each box. OF the number Of cases
that have used them, not one has failed to produce
an immediate cure, as far as we have heard. This
is certainly one Of the most remarkable Remedies
ever brought before the public. a full description
Of il viii accompany each box. This is the very
thing for the Southern Climate. The high prices OF
the medicines Of which they composed compels
US to FIX the prices at so cts per box IS per Dozen
and liberal discount to dealers.
!. He will also keep on hand a supply Of
DEEMS RHEUMATIC AND NERVE
IMMINENT,
certain cure for rheumatism, sprains, bruises,
cramps, pain and weakness in the back and joints
toothaehe, numbness, frozen limbs burns, ihaam-
alton, tumors, eruptons Of skin, wounds swrIliugs
sore eyes, hoarseness sorethroat, bronchitis ner-
vous headache, &c, &c.
And is a most eiiectnal remedy for the most Of
the diseases Of H0RSES-spsvin. bruises, strains
swe,linCs, wounds, scratches, sore back sore eyes
Price rs cts. per bottle; $3.50 per dozen.
At the above rates they can be cent by mail or
express to any point in the United States. The
cash must accompany the order. Dealers can have
any Of these Medicines at fifty per cent discount by
the Gross.
June Z, ls66-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

a BEAsT,-An iusipid old bachelor says that
women have hearts. but often it is with them
as with oaks-the hardest part. The beast!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
SETTLE UP! SETTLE UPI

our customers veil know that Il Is the begin
" ming Of the New Year; and with IL we are de-
termined TO close up our Books, and feel compelled
10 upon immediate settlement. We take this
method TO inform those who know themselves in
debted by open account, 10 come forward and settle
NJ. BY 20 doing time and expense will be saved.
We shall begin the New Year with new enter.
prise and give our undivided attention TO the busi.
ness Of Manufacturing and Renafrfny
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

FALL, AND WINTER TRADE.
Now Goods! New Goods
,EORGEW. LEISENRINC / CO., respectfully
I I beg leave o. inform their customers and the
rc5uc generally that they are now receiving their
Fali and Winter Goods. consisting in part al
a.i1ws-L0iics Dress Material, composed Of the
'0itov5.g iesirehle and latest patterns, to-wit-
WOOL DELAiNES;
OGIENTALLUSTRE;
PLAID POPLINS;
PLAID NALENCIAS;
ar3 large and well selected stock OF Fancy Dresi
Goods aud Trimmings.
GENILEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS,
READN-NADE CLOTHING:
BOOTS, SHOES. HATS and CAPS;
Notions of al kinds. Wooden-uare. QuceASsre,
Hardware aud TinYare.
Groceries
such as Coffee. Tea, Sugars, Syrups. Molasses and
Spices Of all kinds; Ground Alum and Fine Salt.
Wh,skeT. Brandy, Gin and Wine, Pure Old Rye
Whiskey in Bottles. Tor Medicinal purposes. Come
and examine our stock, are determined 10 sell
as cheap as any other mouse in the Valley.
COUNTRY PRODUCE
taken IN exchange Cor goods. and the highest
ket price allowed. We also want 20 exchange Goods
for Cotton Rags. CouRtry-madc Soap, Beeswax DC
ES-OUR MOTTO Quick sales and Small
Profits" GEO. W. LEISENRING & co.
RppOn, Va, Oct. 1, lS66.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
Dies Goods.

GRADY co.
Halltown October :. lS6s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

A hyp1coudTiac Of rank and fortune in lie
la1l, imaEOes one Of his legs Of ole religion
and one Of another. lie frequently puts one
oi lisla-s outside thcbci-cl7thesin bad wealth
G., IN order @ punish i, for It's religious errors
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

A scribbieT says life is too short to drink
rocr wiiskey or % make love to ugly women.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
Pancatharticonized OldRye whiskey

This whiskey is characterized by the absence Of
heavy Fusil OIL Sugar, end Poisonous Metallic com,
pounds. and by retaining its ethereal oderous oil
uptaintcd. Ii has the chemical composition of a
pure, carefully defeated Rye Whisky
Respectfully, A. a. HA ES, NJ. d.,
State AssGyer, l6 Boylston street
, Boston, Mass., Esd August, lsG2.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

" Here, fellow. hold this horse" Does be
kick o. " kiekl No Take hold Of him"
Dies he l.teg' "Bits, No. Take hold of
the bride, I say" Does it take two o.
hold 90 " Mo- Tlcn hold him yourself
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
FOREIGN & DOMESTIC
HARDWAR RE.
CHARLEsTowN, VIRGINIA..

NdAkLESlOhN ~ 'ANNA-'
DELlEvING that = Ga
ID we have one Of e4H AENH
The largest and best Gski,5 At&N
selected assortments ! No zNxarrpuwHsNM
of this class ever in RS
this Valley-and that 4 ~ O. s &G'
we possess advanta- GSj - cexsk.sar
ges which enable US -f$s II
Il sell as ior as the NG1<SSSS zsSsl-eeHi42
IFholesale Houses Of SIS&
Balfimore, we there
fore respectfully solicit your orders, and hope by
digent attention 70 the requirements Of the Trade,
T. merit a continuance Of your patronage.
Our Stock consists, in part, Of
Imported & American Cutlery.
Door Plate. Screw Chest. Trunk and Pad Locks
Strap. Hook. Butt, Shutter and Hinges: screws
Screw Spring and Chain Bolts. Files, hasps' BRA
COS and Bite; Aagurs. Chises. Levels, Flames, BE,
v.ls Rules: Cross-Cut Hand, " God, Compass and
Whip saws; Hatchet, Hammers, Adzes, Axes,
Compssses. and Boring Machine Anvils, Sledges,
Bellows. ScreW Plates, Nses, Tire Renders, Screw
Wrspches. Drawing Knives, Jack Screws, Forks,
Shovels. Chains, Hames, Rakcs, Brar aud Grain
Scvthes, Mil scoops. Mattocks, Picks, Hoes Bril-
ile Bits. Buckles. Rings, Pad Trees, Turrets Post
Hooks, OrnzmeRts, Spurs, CnFbs. Colin Trim
mings and Cabinet Hardware. TrOwels, Pulleys,
Tape Lines, Punches, Lasts and Shoe Findings
Nails Spikes, Horse and Mule Shoes and Nails (;
also lion of all kinds. Br00ms Brushes and Cor
daCc.
Thankful for past fsyors, we respectfully solicit
orders for the above named goods.
DAVID HUMPHREYS co.
March %, 1866
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

Having made careful chemical analysis Of the
Pancatharticonized Old Rye Whiskey of Mr.. John
L. Wilson, Baltimore, am pleased to state that it is
entirely free from fus OIL metallic salts, other
matters in any way detrimental to health. In aro-
ma, richness and delicacy OF flavor, it cannot be
surpassed. Respectfully yours,
G. A. LIEBIG, ". D.,
Analytical Chemist.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
Chnrle.tnnn. M. n. ~. ?6, ls67.

Messrs d. HUNPHREYS 4 Co.
Gentlemen: l have used one Of your Wash
ing Machines, liking OF the West" and it gives me
entire satisfaction. My family is very large, and
most cheerfully recommend the Machine 70 the
public. HELEkIAh COLBEkl'
Having used one Of the above named Washing
Machines in my family, cordially endorse the a
bove certificate. GEO. II. TURNER.
Feb. IS 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
Corn Shelters.

SlNGLE Spout Corn Shellers-capacity l2s
= bushels per day; Double do. do.-capacity 25t
Spsneis per day; virginia or Great Western Corr
Sheler-capacity. Hand Power, 400 bushels, Hor.s
Power, 500 bushels per day; also, Burweli's Iron
shelter, separates the Corn from the Cob-capaci.
ty Us bushels per day, Ftr sale BY
Dec. ., 1866. RANSOM & DUKE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
Ohio GrindstOnes.

"E have just received lot Of these excellent
w Grindstones, and we can furnish them IL de-
sired mounted on heavy frames, With antifriction
rollers RANSOM DUKE.
lzrr.ry 81 Iss7.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
"King Of the West"
BALTIMORE PRICE
STORE!
OPPOSITE BANK BUILDING,
CHARLESTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA.

CHARLESTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA.
A
RVAJORITY Of those who read newspapers give
' a., business advertisements a careful peru
sal, and IL q
NAN
actually has choice variety Of grods, which ne is
selling AZ the Baltimore prices 1t always pays
him 20 publish the fact. Therefore, have
FOUND
q; best in this way g. invite everybody to call and
examine my stock aud prices before purchasing else
where. and O. say bus little in regard % my ability
and DEF animation 20 make it advantageous to those
who are not
DEAD
90 their own interests, 20 buy their Dry Goods Fan
cy GoDi~, Boots, Shoes Hats, Caps and Ready
Made Clothing
IN CEARBESTOWN,
attn, BALTIMORE PRICE STORE. opposite the
Es-k Building would respectfully request my
friends On give me a call.
Nov. Cd, I-f5. J. GOLDSMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
Baltimore, July &c, 1862.

Careful chemist analysis Of four kinds Of Wits
keys-Superior Old Rye Whisky. Superior Old
Bourbon Whiskey, SUPERIOR Old Wheat Whisb !,
Superior Old Corn Observation-Disclosures I'd
by means of the patent apparatus invented by John
t. Wilson, Of Baltimore Nd, have shown them 10
be entirely free from the heavy fusi oils and from
the poisonous metallic compounds often found in
Whiskeys.
They retain the ETHEREAL Products, entirely free
from any taiai produced by injured grain, or care
less fermentation, and being unmodihed by the use
of sugar are remarkably pure products Of delicate
chemical operations. Respectfully,
A. 4. HAYES, N. D.,
State AssGyer, l6 BoylstoH street.
Boston, Mass, 23d August, 1862.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

fore respectfully solicit your orders, and hope by
digent attention 70 the requirements Of the Trade,
T. merit a continuance Of your patronage
Our Stock consists, in part, Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-11

IDA man At Evansville, IND, was rslisx.a
Of tapeworn twenty four feet long the other
ne never could keep up q supply OF srub. &c
long as the worm boarded In the house.
VAta Scotch picnic in CLEVELAND, recsn.Iv
q three legged prise was contsnde1 FOR n
aAis race two men stand side by side and ara
Ned together By the leg, and in this Condition
run the race.
ga little child Of Mr.. James DouthilI, Of
'Pia,seburg, No, was severely scalded few
aaye since, by It's mother throwing hot water
from window. Sne was not aware OF The
shiid's pr~ssnce under II until 10 began to
SCREAM with the pain intictsd.
~ The Cstnolic priests in New Orleans
AsTe many OF them died OF Ihe epidemic. The
Times speak enthusiastically OF ths zeal they
show IN fulfilling he painful duties imposed
spon Them IN ministering to Las sp,risu.I
y Aats Of the sick anu dying.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-11
DROPOsALs FOR NEW JAIL.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. Is, SS7
The specifications for new Jail in this District,
filed with the designs and drawings, having been
modified on the recommendation of the architect,
the bids heretofore received have not been opened
and notice is now hereby given that sealed propo-
sails will be received at this Department until II
O'Clock NJ, on WEDNESDAY, the sd of October,
1851 for the erection Of the Jail, in and for the
District of Columbia, authorized and provided for
by the act OF Congress, approved July Is 1856, and
the joint resolution approved March 2, 1867.
The designs, detail, drawings. and specifications
can be at the architects Office in the eastern
grounds Of the Capitol, Washington City, every
day except Sundays, between the hours of a. M.
and p. m.
Separate bids will be received for the masonry
work brick work, iron work, and pentry work.
be required to enter into sufficient bond, to be
approved by the Secretary of the Interior for the
faithful completion of hiJtontract. Payments viii
be made as the work progresses on estimates GER
tined to by the architect, but twenty per centum
OF the estimates will be retained until the contract
is completed. N
The contract will be awarded to the lowest re-
sponsible bidder. but the Department reserves the
right to reject all of the bids should it De
deemed for the interests Of the Government to
do so.
The bids will be opened at noon on the 24th day
OF October 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 d. CD
Sc 20 dtocf5 Acting Secretary of the Interior
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-11
oc 9Th, sa, tn, t29 Acting Commissioner
'TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,

l. OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISING ARCHITECT,
September ., 1867.
Sealed Proposals will be rectiy ed at this office
until October 18th, 1857, for furnishing fitting and
delivering complete. the stylOkate finish and conn
ter OF the new Banking room in the North Wing
ofthe Treasury Building The same is intended to
be of polished Granite polished Marble if of the
latter material the Base should be of dark Off not
black color, and the upper members Of variegated
marble, but OF harmonious tints.
The bidder must state the kind of materials he
proposes to furnish, and submit small polished
samples of the same.
Drawings Of the work to be furnished may be OBJ
tanned at this office.
The whole work must be done in the best and
most perfect manner and the material be of the
eOundest texture and choice and tints. all To
Architect.
It must he furnished and delivered complete
ready for placement, on or before the LIST day of
March, 1858.
Payments will be made ON estimates prepared by
authorized officers of the Department, of which %
per centum will tie retained until completion Of the
work. @EE
The Department reserves the right to reject any
and all bids should it be deemed for the interests
of the Government so to do. ...s
Bids to be enclosed in a sealed envelope, en-
dorsed Proposals for Stylobate Finish and Coun.
ter for Banking Room" and addressed to the Su-
peryising Architect, Treasury Department.
A. B. MULLETT,
"a Aro