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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-11
A LENANDRlA, L0UDOUN
N AND HAMPSHIRE Rail LROAD.
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NEW ARRANGEMENT,
BEGINNING MONDAY, } JUNE 8, 1867. :
Leave Alexandria daily, except Sundays, at $
burg at y Is p. m.
Connecting at Leesburg with Pcacock's Line of
First-class Coaches, which leave Leesburg on
TUESDAYS, Thursdays and Saturdays, for Ham
ilton. Purcellville, Snickersville, Berryvile,
Winchester and Capon Springs; returning
leaving Winchester on Mondays Wednes-
days and Fridays. -
Leaves Lecsburg for AIiddleburg on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, on the arrival OF
the railroad train from Alexandria. and ar
riveS at Miidleburg at p. m.
Leaves Middleburg Tuesda.s, Thursdays and
Saturdays, st q. NJ. and arrives AT Lees.
burg at II NJ, and (per railroad) arrives at
3 AleSandria at 3 y. m, in ample time for
Washington and Baltimore the same day.
From and after june 8, the coaches will run
daily from Winchester to Capon Springs.
: FARE:
4 = FROM ALEXANDRIA 70
7 ,eeshurg co Berryville.. 50
Hamilton 275 Winchester.......... 100
Purce}lviiie....... 3 90 Capon Springs. 7.25
Gnm SDring 2C0 lildic,...... .......... Z 70
Arcola ........ 49, 2C0 Afiddleburg: 3 70
Goods per Nav YORK. Philade'phia and Bal
tilnore steam lines, and Adams Express, to
care Of j. NJ Newton, Freight Agent, at Alex
anGria will be forwarded rs TAR AS Lees Ourg
free Of charge other than our Regular tarlu rates
Communication Passenger Tickets between Al
exandria and Leesburg and intermediate Sta
stiors-a cheap rates. - x,,o,,, ,,
nv 27-ly. SIS General superintendent.
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/ I'Ii H4TILIXEESS
HDnE & WEDDERBURN,

HUUE & WEDDERBURN,
(SucccSaOrs to FoWlc * Co..
No. ,, PRINCE STREET, ALEXANDRIA. Va.
Offer for sale their usual fall supply o!
80 Peruvian Guano.
Fnwc & Co.'S Celebrated Sol. Phosphated
Peruvian GUanO.
Bone Dust.
Fish aad Gu"no Compost.
Lodi Manufacturing Co.'S. Poudrette
Aynmona:cd Alkaline Phosphate.
Turner: Excelsior.
Baugh's Raw Bone Phosphate.
Plaster Lump and Ground, and al! other de-
scription OF Fertilizers known in the market
all warranted to be wha. they are represented.
Orders n!lcl with dispatch, and ~ the lowest
market rates, for cash jy 23-2m
C1UANO- REEDS A1fMONL4TED So
W FER EPHOSPHITE-CF LIME.-Ihc best
s,.perphosphAte get offered to the farmer, pos
scS$ing al the activity Of Peruvian Guano, but
being far more durable in It's ELECTS.
It contains large amount OK animal matter
in g. highly concentrated form, Whlch, combined
with its soluble bone phosphate oflime, cannot
fail TO render it very valuable as tertllIZcr.--
Notwithstanding we believe 1t to be the best
super-phosphute in the market, yet, by n pro-
cess pcculiar in It's manufacture, whereby the
eypenses are lc.scned, we are enabled to sell It
very low. With liberal discount to dealers.
n. ELDRIDGE & CO., Sole Agents.
No. 4, South Wharves,
oct 1T Alexandria. We.
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IN CoNJUNCTION WITH

..-sf ALEXANDRIA,,
WEDNESDAY,, SEPTEMBER l1TH {.
Admission to the Combined Show .........."15 cts
Children, under 10 years of age ........5O cts
BARNUN'S DEPT. NATURAL HISTORY,
Combines great number CT specimens of va
rious descriptions and chara' ter in the School
o. Natural History, which have been collected
ut the expense Of the largest energy, indefati-
gable research, and the most lavish outlay OF
money. t.a a.E. ..- -
VAN AMBURGa s. cos. DEPARTMENT,
Consists with numerous additions Of the en-
tire Van Amburgh Geological Collection, com
prising specimens Of the rarcst and most beau
tiful Wild Beasts, Birds, and Reptiles, from
every section OF the known world. lsa.l
DAN CASTELLOS DEPARTMENTS
Comprising Dan CASTILLO ; Great Circus, com
posed Of the most distinguished luminarios in
the Equestrian profession, comprising the best
Male and Female Riders. A Great Gratulteus
Exhibition, chAracterizes tho Entrce of this Es-
tablishment in every place. L.w
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MILLINERY FANCY GOODS.
W. MILLINERY!
$50 KING STREET. 100

$50 KING STREET. $50
| would inform my customers and the ladies
generally that L have this dag opened COM
p!cte assortment Of
MILLINERY AND STRAW GOODS,
which will be offered at greatly reduced prices.
Having all the facilities for getting the latest
novelties in my line shall keep constantly IN
Sikaad Straw, and Of various shapes, such ns
EM PRESS, FlCTORIAS,
BLACK CROOKS, ii NARGUEElTAS,&c &c,
And HATS in Croqucts, Promenade, Fleet
wings, Hcnriettas, and Suntag..
SUNSUADIIS and INFANTS HATS also
Pendants and Ornaments.
Bugc and Crystal T,iInnngs. 10 which
would cal! especial attention.
Brid&l Wells and Wrcnths made a. short To-
tcc.
Gcntlemcn's Huts B.eached Pressed and
Dyed. MRS. {. Il. SIMPSON,
40. I8G, King, near Washington It.
7. S.-Urders promptly attended to. 20
trouble t. show yoods. my 2-tf
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STEAM PACKETS.
NEW MERCHANTS LINE,
NEW YORK, ALEXANDRIA, WASHING.
TON u GEORGETOWN STEAM
SHIP COMPANY ta-

e1A THE HESTEAMSHlPSE E. C. K KNIGHT
x&EAA and JOHN GIBSON will saffron pier
| %, East River, New York, for Alexandria and
the District of Columbia, every SATURDAY
EVENING at 4 O clock; and will leave Alex
| andria every FRIDAY EVENING, at
o'clock, for New York.
The steamships Of this line are frst-class, and
sail weekly between the above named ports
The Company have made thorough arrange
ments for the transportation Of through freight
Alexandria, Loudoun s. Hampshire, and Orange
and Alexandria Railroads, and all points South
and West t..
All freight must be sent to the dock early on
the day Of sailing. For freight and passage ap-
ply to HENRY z, WlNSHiP,
No. 81 north Union St., Alexa.
G. p. HOUGHTON, 81 Go.
Agents, Washington and. Georgetown.
-" 60 SMITH, BROWN & CO.,
ap4- Agents, II South ST., New York.
NEW YORK, WASHINGTON,
IN s5. .a.a sa'st AND ALEXANDRIA
.y. EMPRESS LINE STEA
REEh OLD LINE. 90
Tins line will be regularly kept up during the
winter months, by good and substantial OUT
SIDE STEAMSHIPS. leaving once week, from
pier Is, 4. River, New York and pier II, Alex
andria. Connecting ut New York with the
Metropolitan Steamship Line to Boston, and
with the Orange Il Alcxandrin Rnilroad. at AL
exandria
Bills Of Lpling given through TO Boston di-
rect ..t .7.i iIe5.s arGG
Freight tax en- ut lowest rates, and forwarded
to ull parts Of The United States free Of com
missions.
For freight apply to
M. ELDRIDGE s. co
No. d. South Wharves. Alexandria.
~. +....... -@ JAMES HAND,
l01, Wall street. New York.
JOHN B. DAVIDSON,
jy l-tf 63 Water ST., Georgetown, d. q.
NEW EXPRESS LINE
~ BETW f T. Il rGsrsSa2tsEss.
PHILADELPHIA a y ALEXANDRIA a
GEORGETOWN AND WASHINGTON.
...-..- WA CiEAL.)
Gopd su ubstantial and well adapted FREIGHT
STEAMERS comprise this new line, which will
sail on WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY OF
each wee, from Philadelpha, and TUESDAYS
and THURSDAYS from Alexandsia, at y m.
Freight, Sc, at moderate rates.
For particulars apply at
...... ... a + N # s ''-
NJ ELDRIDGE s. Co,
Nod, s. Wharves, Alexandria, Va.
a..H JOHN B. DAVIDSON,
80, Water st., Georgetown and Washington,
.s - .. l..s, WILLIAM p. CLYDE,
~ l-tf No. ID, North Wharves, Philada
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.oPosALs FOR ARMY TRANSPORTATION.

HEAGpsgAnJEas DRr'r OF THE PLArrE,l
oHnnk EnIkr SSgtSEsIssAEEn SsSTa.Ra E1y q oSsSr is9
"a h e. 3 G o'e S
during the year commencing April J. lss and ending
nA''A Oh ''"' On ROUTE NO. J.,
From Cheyenne. Dakota, or sqeh other points may
branch oftSs baOn PSsae aroas SS
a hs a Of or
~ @ GS TSS q 6fS
and Colorado north i latitude 70 degrees including
The weight 70 be transported during the year on
R Route No viii not exceed twenty Ave million t25.-
gdasf: Ti STATE the rate hundred pound,
j, ,iS@s, and ending March n, iSdS A'''
Ss:G. shps sRss In %s
nsssS%Esnisd E BY bond q the q ton thousand
pS Ss SGss
anteeing that Ia case contract Is awarded for the
fs .G S
and good and sufficient security furnished by said
Ss ct s S the
Ihe contractor Will be required to give s2oO,OCo
Satisfactory evidence Of the loyalty and solvopey Of
each bidder and person offered as security will be
Proposals must be endorsed Proposals 70, Army
on Route No. and none will be on
ments Of this advertisement.
The party to whom the award Is made must be pre-
pared 10 execute the contract at once, and TO give the
contract.
The right to reject any and all bids that be Of
The contractor must be In readiness for service by
the LIST day OF April 1868, and will be required TO hay
place q business or agency, at which he may bo
lGp Posi ss
may be indicated as the starting point Of the route
blank FORMS showing the conditions OF the contract
g be entered into can be had on application at this
once, or at the office Of the QuaItermaster at New
York, St. Louis, Fort Leavenworth, Santa Fe, and
the proposals.
WM. MYERS,
Brevet Brig, Gen., Chief auartermasler,
de2-td Department OF the Platte.
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FOR Army TRANSPORTATION.
oPYIeE CHny ouARrgRxAsrER, !
DEpARrnkNr OF DAKOTA, \

2
Sealed proposals vii s. !eeeiyea al Ills once until
q NJ s4, @ AZ saSp.. ssns % &. soy s
n GIs HSss s. ss sis S :sa
now or may be In the State Of Minnesota and
ss 1S g sTs,r.'s l. Ss ~
yenson pr other designated point on the Missouri yer
RI; %
nSs %,ss 1 be mSSP Sn is sSs
Bidders viii slate iSe Tsis psT one Hundred i,Oo.
hs year beginning April /, isds and ending March ST.
Bidders should give their names in full, as well as
sssomPssisd by bond IN The sum Ten thousand aol.
lar. sisnsd b two or more resPonslsis psTsons guaf
mentioned u lie proposal % Inc p.rs proposi1s tSs
contract will be seceped and entered Into and good and
aase with The term. x This sdys!tssmsnt.' " 80
Ths vii Ss % ys soas In the
saifsetory evidence of the loyalty and sslyeney Of
each bidder and person offered as security will be
Proposals must be endorsed Proposals for Army
TranspoItaton on Route No =, and none will be en-
.srsned d ,Si Snls:: they fully comply with the require
Tho party to whom an award Is made must be pre-.
ssSirsd bonds Tor the iSia performance q ne con:
rish to reject any and all bids may be offered
The contractor must be in readiness for service BY tho
place & Spsnss. ora agency enc S a which So may BE-
%usifa;ed N with gTO%p and readily for RoSss No
or al s M Sc
starting point Of the route
on
Ss or q the SSe q sas MsS York
and "' the
Lieut. GGl;; SpIy;,I PRsRpI,y R2I.y S.I =; n III a,a
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pRoP SAILS FOR WOODS
DEPOT auAErERSAsJEK's oEggIcE,

WAsHINaTON, ID, q, Nov, 49, 1867. !
Scaled Proposals from responsible parties will be re-
eoiyed this office until u IN on SATURDAY Decem.
ber for the delivery Of O three thousand cords OF
well: seasoned, sound and merehantable HARD Woop,
feet long and split to the ordinary size OF cord wood
The contractor 70 keep the wood on hand At eonye'
a. any place In the city such quantities may from
time to u me be required
An Inspector will be designated on the part Of tho
0oyerniGen to examine and measure the wood as do.
yeTed and sueh does not conform 10 the speeihca-
tions above will bo rejected
The names Of two responsible persons, signed In their
own hand, 70 statement that they will become securi
ties IN case the contract awarded to the bidder, must
Bonds in the sum Of ten thousand dollars, signed by
successful bidder
Payments for wood received will be made monthly,
for the purpose,
Tho shecessiu bidder must hold himself in readiness
10 commence delivery the 18th of December next,
All bids will be submitted to the QuarteTma seT Gen.
eral for INSTRUCTIONS before awarding contract,
Bidders Will address proposals to the undersigned,
indOrsed Proposals for Wood, aud are Invited to be
present at the opening Of bids,
By order OF the Quartermaster General
]. O, MeFERRAN,
deputy QuArtermAHter General,
nol9'G BFeyet BriR Gen. u. g. Army
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pROvIDBYCE HOSPITAL,
UNDER THE CHARGE OF
THE SISTERS OF CHARITY,

DRovIDENCB HOSPITAL,
THE SISTERS OF CHARITY,
Corner Of Second street east and street SOUTH Capt.
--.---- tOl Hill,
HEALTHY AND RETIRED PART OF WASH
lNGTON CITY.
The new building Is now ready for tho reception Of
patients OF every class. both medical and surgical
The cars run within two squares Of the building,
week, payable in advance. This Includes Medicine
and Medical or Surgical attendance.
Private Rooms eau be had at advanced rates.
MEDICAL STAFF ATTENDING.
o,, ,PHYsIcIAss.
Eighteenth aud Ninteenth.
JOHN 9. RILEY, N. b, New York avenue, be.
wssS Wa fSrtsfHIih %ssRIRS end Fifeea.S "a 4 HSrsets
J.. p. THOMPSON, H. aAfto g., Corner Ninth stree, and
z, ~ FORD, N, p, . East Capitol street.
N. 8. LINCOLN, N, D., 25S Y street north.
ADyIs0RY AND C0NSULTING.
GRAFTON TYLER, NJ. D., corner Of Washington
and Gay streets, Georgetown.
w JOHNSON, N. D., Seventh street, between
Z, HOWARD, NJ. D., 2s 2 street.
TlHManl TTHH2MMASl lMplILihER' Iid ~ Me street
q. ii, IiBERM3SN, 10 Thirteenth street.
Application can be made at the Hospital to either
OF the above named physcians. Physicians sending
patients to the Hospital who may occupy private
have the privilege Of attending the same.
n8-NO persons with contagious diseases admitted,
SISTER LORETTA O'RElLLY,
oetl7 Superior.
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Proposals.
TO CONTRACT RS,

IL
HsAps'ss D"r.lsI 2. Z re I.D..s ,r,SssIssr.)
foRr 0IBsos. q. ~ November u, 1857.
.. s.,; si:s /: q ~ oi-oS.
II, le67 TO furnish 70 the United States subsstenee
Department 70. 900 pounds Of Wheat Flour, or such
other quantity may be required, the same to be Of
prime quality, not Inferior 70 the best St, Louis
brands securely put up In one hundred pound Sacks
and delivered at Fort Arbueke, ]. T. In good condi
tion, on or before January I, 1853.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a good and
snmcent guarantee by two responsible parties, set
tinE forth that In the event contract Is awarded they
Will give ample bonds for the faithful performances Of
the same
All -four delivered under any contract which may
be awarded will be subject 10 rigid inspection by
an oeer oy agent appointed on behalf Of the United
States, and NO delivery will be considered as COM
plete until such inspection shall have been made,
Proposals may bo for the whole or any part Of the
nmorlt required, but tho Government reserves to
ell the right Sf rejecting any or all bids received
Of the United States,
Proposals. should he endorsed Proposals for fur
nj h!lg Flour, and addressed to the undersigned
thcic proposals.
- Proposals to be opened at tho same time and
place the above Will be received TO furnish Pork
Iaeon and salt Beef for the supply Of the District for
the period Of three months, A 3, KIMBALL,
CIptin and A. Q. NJ, U. s. A., CHIEF q. s. Dist Of
L, II, de2-td
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TINTED STATES MAILS.
ALABAMA,
POsT OFFICE DRPAETNgST.

POsT OFFICE DEPARTMENT
go WAsHINUrOS, October u, 1877
Proposals will be received at the Contract Once NJ
this Department until o'clock p IN. oI DeeSmIcr
TO- ls7. Ito be decided the next day for CaTTyng II
June 80. ISL. - '' ="
RoTIE No, e.@3-From Montgomery, by Manaek
and Benton, to selma, 81 miles and back daily
Leave Montgomery daily at g. p m;
Arrive At Selma next day at A. IN.
Leave Selma daily at4p m =;
Arrive Al Montgomery next day by 3 0a IN
The accepted bidder will be required take the oath
eJmm0nly known as the test OATH and 10 execute
tracts In ths form and manner prescribed by law and
the regulations Of the Department. N
For further aud fuller particulars as TO the cond
lions 10 bs ins9rporaed into Contracts and Of the iat
bues OF bidder, reference Is made to the pamphle
AiVertisement, dated October 81, 1859, inviting pro.
posAs for carrying the mails OF the United States In
g pai post Jfhees.
Propo 'Als nlst be sealed, subscribed "MAil Propo-
sails, Route No o,IH, Stale OF Alabama ~ and ad.
dressed % the Second Assistant Postmaster General
Contract OMce. ALEX, W RANDALL,
noTH-td Postmaster 0enersll
The national Republican., 1867-12-07
TINTED STATES MAILS.
LOUISIANA.

LOUISIANA
PosT OPPIcB DEPARTMENT,
WAsHINaTON, september %, 1857, !
Proposals will be received at The Contract once Of
this Department until clock, y. m OF December u,
next, UO bo decided by the 18th, for carrying the
30 1871,
RoUrE No s,OGO-Prom Alexandria, by Lamothe,
Cotile, Clontleryle, Marthayie, Nalchtoches Pleas:
ant Hill, Mansfield keatehe, Spring Ridge and Grand
week.
Leave Alexandria Monday, Wednesday, and Friday,
at 0 q, IN.
Arrive at Shreveport third days bysp IN.
at a. III.
Arrive at AlexAndria third days by sp. IN,
The accepted bidder will be required TO take the oath
commonly known the test oath, and to execute
tracts in the form and manner prescribed by law and
regulations Of the Department
for further aud fuller particulars TO tho conditions
70 be Incorporated into the contracts and OF the lab.
Of bidders reference y made TO the pamphlet adyer
carrying the mails Of the United States the State Of
Offices,
Proposals must be sealed superscribed "Mail Pro-
p0salB, Route No g. 900, State Of Louisiana and ad-
dressed 10 the Second Assistant Postmaster General
Contract Once. +" ALEX W. RANDALL,
oe2s'sd Postmaster General.
The national Republican., 1867-12-07
UeV Advertisements.

benefits o. NJ vss:srs aif ior The better
in the CoeEAte year students prepared 70 join Col
lsee classes. charging expenses only fom The date o.
cation, such as cabines, Al GALLERY, Library, No.
sc .asss. T. ~ sa5
The national Republican., 1867-12-07
Wines and Liquors.

rNo WINE AND LIQUOR MERCHANTS Il DEG
leave 70 call y%SgI % %S.!enton TO my laIgG and well
labels, Sealing Wax, Caps, Tin foil, &c; Whisky,
Brandy, Gin, Bitters Wine, and Syrup Bottles, D,
W. BARTHOL0ME,
No. SIG Seventh street West,
nO7-eOlm bet New York and Ii
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

EXCELsIoR DIALOGUES. CONSISTING OF NEW
&c. for advanced Speakers in Schools, Exhibition
rSTs and p p[SSte ,E fhSaTsa Every ns w5ssp
Ne. ehers and Writer'S Acknowledged 70 be the best
Iuodecino pages, price vi IS; mailed free. Address
Philadelphia,
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Proposals..
pRoPosALs FOR FRESH BREF
a.. oyyIo. Posr Coxsr..Anr. !

MopiLH, ALA, November n. 1857, 4
Sealed proposals In duplicate, with copy Of this
Advertisement attached TO each, with be received at
the once of the Post OF Mobile, Alabama,
until u clock m. on THURSDAY, the eeth day of
.issnss Department wl frs.h beef foI the troops At
January 1885, and ending Juno 30, 1893, or such less
time as the Commissary General Of Subsistence may
said Beef shall be Of good and arketabie quality.
in equal quantities Of fore and hind auarter meat,
tneeks, shanks and dkldney talow TO be In
such quantities a. may, from time TO time, be- re.
9uired, and on such days A. shall be DESIGNATED By
sai % Al The ioprtS s.rtebrs JONI, and ne breast
trimmed down, the shAnks OF the 10 DO
cut % from three % fopr Inches aboye ths knee joint
the Eambrel or hook joint.
Payments to be made monthly for the quantity &C.
septsd, and IN ne funds farnished sy the United
sommissaiy yh9. RECEIVES the beef being without
funds to pay for II, then payment to be made
after as funds may be received for that purpose,
Bidders Invited TO be present at the opening Of
proposals. prepared TO give bonds and complete the
contract before leaving The once.
Proposals should be addressed TO the underslgned
and plainly endorsed Propossis for Beef CeeiIasts
First Lieut. 18th Infantry, A. c. g., Post Of Mobile,
Alabama. noH-a
TlROPOShLS FOR ARMY TRANSP0RTATI0N
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FINANCIAL. COMMERCIAL, MARINE
FINANCIAL

Tho markets closed at nrmer rates than for some
days past There Ia considerable Improvement gen.
orally on prices Of the previous week.
JAr cooxr Co. furnish the following quotations
of 40 warn mani seeuritiea,
The national Republican., 1867-12-07
d r o p 0 s A L s

Pho Us ALs'
orr,eE DEror p DsfynsrS@s NI ~ 2 n.y.
Sealed proposals will be received at this oice until
l2m.. MONDAY, December Q, 1867. for supplying the
S5I window Frames and Sash, double hung, X inch
thick. Is lights, loxla, with pullies' cords, and
III PLANK DO, lx in. thick, IS lights loxla
$50 Plank do, IL In thick, u lights 0xl2 Sash 70 be
ylaIed With aspod quality o. American glass; both
so Door Frames and 4Pannei Doors sxs feet, ~ In.
70 Door Frames and Z Panel Doors sxs feet, lx IN.
,hies, with .IansOm. lights ioxl2, o. O. mould
20 DoSf Frames and Panel Doors Xxi feet, lH in.
1856 Door Frame. and Panel Doors fee, sin. by cn.
Ss pSSf fans. and and I Panel doors a!1s feet, KIN.
Doc, III frames TO be primed, and transoms to be
g. doors to be trimmed with loose joint butts and
ru lo,ks Of good quality. with brass tumblers and
m tet. knObs door and window slls must be Of hard
YooG All to be delivered at SWIM Race Track, in the
city o. Atlanta, where they will be inspected Delivery
to GoUMe',e December D. and TO be completed by De-
be in trIplica.e. and indOrsed by sure
Toe Government reserves the right to reject any or
M BIDS select such parts Of bids as may bs for the
Jc iIiereJts Of the service.
b e u: s nv
BY order Of Brcyet Brigadier General Chief
ofdcpot no ND
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

inc excess Oh tue revenue Oh 1000 over tnht
for 1865 was due to the use Of stamps In that
portion of the country prior to that time In re.
bellion. Since August l, 1866, afidavits, re-
cepts for the delivery Of property, appeals, con.
fessions of judgments. writs and other original
processes have been exempt from duty, whilo
the tax upon bankers and brokers' sales Of
stocks, bonds, &c has been added to the stamp
schedule.
Sales Of beer stamps are not included in the
receipts above given.
During the year the sum Of 81 ,s27, III SO was
received from the sale Of one cent stamps, and
So 2Sl, 2472I for stamps from special dies for
matches, Perfumery, cosmetics, medicines, and
other proprietary articles.