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r LIGHTNING RODS.

r IGHTNING RODS.
HAwLEY's PATENT COMBINATION
LIGHTNING ROD,
consisting of
IRON, ZINC, AND COPPER, SCIENTIFICALLY
ARRANGED,
being half-inch diameter, and equal to three
inch bay of iron in conducting
capacity
This rod is entirely continuous in Its character,
and decidedly the safest and best LIGHTNING
ROD now in use and so pronounced by scientihc
experts as the following extracts will show; being
but few OF the many that can be produced:
TESTIMONIALS.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTRRIoR,l
WAsHIsGIoN, ID. c., June IL, 1865.
sir-n reply to yours Of the 9Th instant as to the
qualities Of your patent lightning rod "a complna-
nation Of copper and IRON, the kind applied by
you TO the Patent Office building will state that It
Is the opinion OF the scientific experts, In which
fully coincide that II is the best rod yet produced
and therefore very cheerfully recommend Its use.
Very respectfully, your oDedient servant.
Engineer and Acting Superintendent
Patent Office Building.
To Il. J. Htoiey, Esq, Baltimore, Md.
concur in the above opinion. v
late Architect Of United States Capitol Extension.
CAPITOL OF THE UNITED sTATEs,l
July IT, 1856. (
From the know ed &c have of the operations of
electricity, and the examination nave made oil
Mr., T.. J. Hawley's invention, am of the opinion
that his Is the best safest electrical conductor
have ever known. The parts ara scientifically ar
ranged, and Lot liable to get out OF 1rd s
Commissioner of Public Buildings
oPfIcg OF THE scIRyriFfC AMERICANA
WAsHISGToS, d. g., August Il, 1866.
Dear Sir,-We are much gratifed 10 hear OF your
success in connection with your Improved Light.
ming Rod and we are confident, from their gredt
71rdct zeal merit tt al you will find them even more
popui Respectfuiiy Yours, MUM 4 Co.
To J. L. Hd,oley ESQ Baltimore, Md.
NEW YORK, November %, 1885.
Upon inspection of L. J. Hawley's invention OF
Iiybtuinp Conductor, am of the opinion that II is
sup, rior 10 any rod that have ever seen. there
fore take pleasure in recon NEEDING Its use.
A. Z. BAKER, Fire MarshaN
DOVER CoNPASr,)
OpYIcE OF ENGINEER AND suPgRIsTgSDESr. I
DOVER MINES, Va, April "a, 1857. }
Mr. William S. HunSon, Richmond:
Dear Sir,-The Patent Lightning Rod ordered
from yon as been set up on the company's build
ings here, and is very satisfactory.
The principle Of It's construction Is unquestiona-
being very great in proportion to the weight OF
metal used.
The work OF setting up seems also TO have been
we'll and faithfully uane.
Very respectfully, your obsdient servant
CHAs. u. STONE,
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~ UNION BANK OF RICHMOND,
SAVINGS INSTITUTIONAL
OFFICE AT THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANh
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, $500, 900.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, $500, 00O
THIS INSTITUTION ALLOWS SIX PER CENT
ON DEPOSITS.
/. DAVENPORT, JR., President.
JAMES MILLER, Cashier.
DIRECTORS.
K. A. Paine, L. d: Crenshaw, w. K. Quarles,
WIN. Il. Lyons, Jr., X. E. Blanken-
A. Bodeker, B. B. Weisiger, ship,
W. A. Spott, Moses Ellyson, J. B. Winston,
A. L. Elicit, Jas. w. Archer A. A. Hutchin-
K. 7. Taylor, J. Rosenbaum, son,
w. E. Binford, J. W. Hall, w. A. jenkins,
J. A. Belvin, W. F. Gray, w. E. Tanner,
T. U. Dudley. Alfred Moses, J. N. Nowlin.
The security offered to depositors Is undoubted,
and the institution should commend itself to all
classes.
The attention Of all in city and country is called
to this institution. Hero they will find security.
convenience, and profit. Sums as small as one
dollar may be deposited and six per cent interest
received on same.
Office hours from 0 A. III. to p. NJ on Saturday
from A. N. to 3P. NJ, aud from sP. N.
je l3-d&swts
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M THE FAR DISTANT PRAIRIE

xE ON THE FAR DISTANT PRAIRIE
and In our own sunny land, on every toilet 10
,onna CHALFANTs coco CREAM. Who would
bs without Il when 1t is within the reach OF all
Only FIFTY CENTS.
Ask for CHALFANT's; take no other. For sale
by all druggists. my Its
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HANDSOME TOP BUGGY AND
Ill CARRIAGE FOR SALE light and hand
some New York made LEATHER-TOP BUGGY,
nearly new, and in good order; one four seat
Apply at K n. bosHsks,
my It's Ninth near main street,
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DOR SALE, quantity of WHITE
II OAK suitable for making slaves ana also
of New Kent, convenient to the York River rail-
road or Pamunkey river. Address ~, 81 TINS
nsica ITS
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BY James N. Taylor 4 Son, Austionser.

TRUSTEES SALE OF THE VALU
i ABLE TUG. BOAT TRIUMPH AT AUCFlD
By virtue Of 4 deed Of trust executed by ID NN
Groning, president, and X. H. DiDrsii, treasur'f
OF the Virginia Towing Company, TO me As usi.ss
dated the 27th day OF December, 1880, and duly =
money tn rein mentioned, and At the requesi .
the beneficiary. | will proceed 10 sell Al pub
auction, on WEDN ESDAY the sth day Of NJ
day thereafter, the STEAM TUG BOAT TR.
UMPH, at the wharf Of said company, In the Doei
TERMs Cash, or upon snch terms as may ,
agreed upon At the time OF sale.
The boat will be at the company wharf for f.
spection three days before the day Of sale.
OTHO W. HAHN, Trustee
sale CONDUCTED by JANIS n. TAHOE & s0'
Auctioneers. ap ?5..lg
Norfolk Journal copy till 9Th May and send b!
To this office
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AUCTION SnIes.
FUTURE DAY.



BY 0rubbs Williams, Auctioneers,
Northwest corner Of Main and Eleventh stree u
TWO VERY BEAUTIFUL LOTS ON
i THIRD STREET, CANDLES HILL. AMI
THREE LOTS, ON SECOND STREET BETWEEN
BYRD AND ARCH STREETS, FOR SALE AT
AUCIION.-On "WEDNESDAY the sth day OF May
commencing at o'clock p. NJ, we will sell upon
the premises those two very beautiful BUILDING
LOTS situated at the southeast corner OF Third
and Byrd streets, each fronting 90 feet on Third
street and running back 100 feet to . twenty foo,
alley.
These are among tn most desirable lots in that
much admired locality, and are every way worthy
sites.
After which wiz be sold three LOTS situated on
the west side Of Second street between Byrd and
Arch streets each 30 BY Ito feet 10 q twenty foot
alley.
These lots are very well suited for persons Of
moderate means.
TERMS: One. third cash balance at 4, 8, and u
months, with interest, and secured by trust deed
Purchasers TO pay the taxes for 1857.
GRUBBS 4 WILLIAMS,
mys Auctioneers.
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AUCTION Sales.
FUTURE DAY
BY Rssnault 4 Co. Auctioneer,
Main street between Eighth and Mint,

Il = I1"1 IN
| By Rsgnault 4 Co. Auetionee,, =,
Main street between Eighth and Ninth
NEW AND SECONDHAND T..
CARS, CHINA. sIDDLEs, HAsssss ~ I.
AUCTION. WITHOUT EgssRYs.-Ws viii n,rG !. u
our store on MoSDa aY, MoRSIso aS n.,
large variety Of NEW AND SECOND. HAM,,
| SITURE, with general assortment Of W..
cHANgi .Has eonssissting IN gart1 srr
plain and marble top;
MGH0dI9Y sipEBoaR6s. IL
sdds aSsps k!ss ssosTEabs. new .,.
s3GSIaABLE, and REPREsHNEsT r.
xARBLk, TOP and other wAsHsrAsps
CANE ana WOOD WAT CHAIRS,
a s6FrSas bE Ts1fsi =,
WALNUT SOFAS, ".
DAMAsK BED LOUNGES.
HA Isass sHYcK. and EXCELSIOR MA
BotsTERs and PILLOWS,
BLANKETS,
p1assK Table CLOTHS.
SILVER PLATED WARE.
$500 superior CIGARS,
ssy Rsa ss sAD s5dsy yf azsssss
CO0KING.sTOv &c
my4 REGSAULT CO.. Aueton.sr,
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF var
~ LIABLE REAL ESTATE IN THE TOWN 4
LEXINGTON, yIRGINIA.-Pursuantt TO a dec,s
Of the Circuit Court Of Rockbhdgs county ~
nounced on the 2sth instant in causes ther.l
panding In the name OF Anderson and wife a.
others re. CoDnavey and others and Ksrr's
ministrator rs. ConDeyey and others, the und,
signed, commissioners in said decree named VII
on SATURDAY the LIST day OF June next on 4
premises, proceed TO sell at public auction "a
valuable HOUSE and LOT known as the "Cuu
ings Property In said town. and now in the a
cupancy Of Mrs. K. A. Connevey.
The house Is large and commodious, IL 4 corn
lot. and well located for hotel or other bnstns,
There are three excellent store rooms In IN bq
ing, and eleven other rooms. II Ia eonsid.ry
and justly SOY one OF the most valuable proper!
In the town.
Terms: The property will be put mp a, the ma,
price OF 4l2, oc" and IL no hgher bid shall be MAJ
II will be knocked down 10 the defendant, Mr., ID
A. Connevey Should an advance on thstsur :
cash In hand sufficient TO defray the expense. Il
sale as TO the residue, "a follows-vir sl 90 !,
be paid on the day Of sale to J. q. Steele, ge1sr,
receiver of the court. and three equal annual II
stalments for the balance at one. two, ami " ,.
years from the day OF sale, with interest from a.
Of sale, the purchaser executing bonds h J 4
steele, general receiver OF the court with sppro,
mate security until the whole OF the purehs
money Is paid.
JAMES y. DORMANT
A. NJ. GLASGOW, Commissioner.
JOHN LETCHBR,
my 4-iawtds
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III Il ID " l.. II - w A L II IL
RoCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS, VA.
PRICE REDUCED TO TEN DOLLARS PER CASE
OF ONE DOZEN ALF-GALLoN BOTTLES.
THESE MINERAL WATERS
have an established reputation for very high GU
rative virtue in all the following classes Of
disease, and as being an ABSOLUTE
SPECIFIC in several of them-viz:
scrofula and all the forms of Glandular Swellings
and Cutaueous Eruptiye Diseases, trysipelas,
letter. Eczema, SC, Chronic DiarrhGa and
Dysentery Dyspepsia, Bronchitis, Chro-
mic Thrush, Affections OF the Kid
neys and Bladder, Dropsy. and
Piles. In all anemc condi-
tions of the system. and
broken down states OF
the Constitution,
Loss OF Appe-
tite and
General Nervous Prostration,
their powers and virtues as Restorative may be
safely pronounced to be
WITHOUT A KNOWN RIVAL
amongst the mineral waters OF the world. They
are especially indicated in the whole class
OF ailments peculiar to the Female
Constitution.
The Springs Pamphlet with analysis of Professor
Hayes Of Boston, and Letters OF DR.. Cartwright
Of New Orleans, Professor Cabell of the Univer-
sity of Virginia, Drs. Norman and Graham OF
Virginia Drs. I. q. Thomas and Thomas Adds
Emmett of New York, and other distinguished men
of the clergy and other professions, abundantly
attest what is here said OF the virtues Of this wa
ter. Can be had on application to the agents.
THE ALUM MASS,
SALTS OF THE WATER.
These Salts are now put up In - and % walls,
sealed and stamped with the springs seal to pre-
vent all mistake, and sent at those prices,
postage paid, to any Office In the United States
and, at the price, is much the cheapest form oil
obtaining the water.
One box Of water will last seven weeks at one
pint daily.
PURCELL, LADD 4 CO.,
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, RIcHMosD, va;
A. B. FUCKER, Lynchburg, Va;
COLEMAN d RODGERS, Druggists, Baltimore;
HEGEMAN 4 CO., Druggists. New York;
are kept in regular supply OF the Water and Pow
ders, direct from the. Springs.
Orders sent to either OF the above houses, or to
the proprietors, must be accompanied with the
money, as no accounts will be kept.
CAUTION. I'm ordering the WaAr 1t will not do
SIMPLY to order "A box of Alum Water" u you
want THIS water, be careful to say !" Rockbridge
Alum Wa'er," and so also Of the salts or Mass.
The Springs will be open on the lst OF June;
FRAZIER & RANDOLPH,
mya-TuThSssm Proprietors.
4 CHANCE TO SELL VIRGINIA
n LANDs.-I have formed { business eonnsc.
ton with Messrs Murphey s Troutmsn, Real Is
tate Agents and Brokers; PhiladsiPhia, who have
applications for the purchase Of large number OF
farms and other real property In Virginia, for
which fair and reasonable prices will be paid by
Pennsyivanisns desiring TO remove to this State.
On application, IN person or by mail, will with
pleasure furnish any having land for sale sps.
cihc information on the subject.
J. d. IMB0DEN,
Attorney at Law,
ap Cots Richmond, Va.
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Lost. Strdyed. and Found.

r OST, on Thursday night, JET and
Ia PEARL BREASTPIN, with braided hair in
II. On the back of it was engraved the initials
NV. II. p C. NJ. p" with remembrancer, A
suitable reward will be paid for its delivery at this
zee my4-3t
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For Sale.

EOR SALE, THE HOUSE AND FIX
TURES known rs The Dexter Shades, at
Rockets landing For terms, apply at NO. 2oiz
Main street. my CT"
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DRUG STOREFOR SALE.-For sale,
DaDRUG STORE, centrally located very cheap.
Terms TO suit the purchaser. Address box ioia
n27-sn3lw Sswlth
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JUDICIAL SALE OF BONDS OF
81 THE C. RRA PRAKK AND OHIO CANlL

TUDIC CT A l. SALE OF BONDS VI
81 THE CHRsAPRAKE AND OHIO CAaAJI
COMPANY.-The undersigned, commissioner, :.
the Giro nit Court Of Alexandra county. ~ w.
Of decree OF that court rendered o. the spec
term In February, 1897, In the case OF the se1ta
Public Works OF Virginia against seldsn W,,n' y
4 Co. /, ct al, defendants, Will a. u o.eiSes y.
front door OF the court. house Of that county os
and sell q, auction 10 the highest bidder az
amount OF the bonds OF the Chesapeake ana 20
Canal Company. They comprise me ioiio~ins
wit: po,vs
parcel NJ ave bonds Known M SPECIAL bes. o.,
Nos Iss, Isa s2s $40 and ssl, for tits soo, rahss
In par value from tio, 900 20 seo, soe Also, tt
a parcel known a. PKgrsKxyD Bosps' "
Tssns OF SALE: Cash for q, ooo the rssida' y.
we'll. endorsed negotiable note or notes o. "
months, bearing interest.
JAM IS NEES0N, )covu,..iorsr.
3. lERGus0H BlACH.
NH sa-tseN
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By Harrison, Goddin & Appsrson, Auctions,n
Bankers, Brokers, and Real Estate Agents.
TRUSTEES SALE TWO Val

TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO yAT.
L ABLE BRICK TENEMENrs: ONE on Tsg
SOUTH SIDE OF MAIN BETWEEN PIFTgEyrH
AND SEVENTEENTH STREETS; THE 0TEgg
TWEEN SEVENTEENTH AND EIGHTEgsTg
STREETS As trustee In a certain deed Of tins
executed tn the rnbscriber by WIN Pleishman A.
mond Hustirgs Court, | shall In execution ths,s
misss on MONDAY DE 18th day OF May. i..T ~. !;
real estste-viz.. that EXCELLENT store ana
DWELLiNG on the south side OF Main street. "A.
Joining the eastern tenement OF the buildls.
known as the Mansion House. now occuniad bv
Messrs. Hotties & Levy as variety store A, ,
monthly rent OF Ss5, fronting eighteen feet NOR. d,
less, running back tho depth of the lot to an ssy
western BRICK TESsMENT on the north I'D sds ~ 3,
streets, now occupied by Mr. John II. CHI a .
monthly rental Of $40, fronting 20 feet and running
back s?1 feet.
The deed requires tina. this property shan \.
sold for cash yet The trustee Ia authorized 10 .sy
that on the payment Of one fourth Of the pschl a..
money In cash, credit will be given on the ~.
mainder Of 4, 8, and ~ months. In equal paymen,.
for negotiabls notes. with interest added, secured
The taxes and Insurance for this year TO be plt
my2 MOSES MILHlsER, Trustee
ByT. w. Ksesee, for S. c. T. eco.
Office No. 1877 Main street. between Thirtsst.h
and Fourteenth.
EXTENSIVE SALE OF TOBACCO
II FACTORY FIXTURES At AUCTION - will
sell at public auction, at the warehouse ~ Mss.r.
Myers & Brother, Nos. liz and Ia Seventeenth
street between Cary and the Dock, in the ci, 4
Richmond, on TUESDAY, May 7, 1881 commend.
Ing at O'Clock p. NJ, an extensive assortmeuto'
TOBACCO FACTORY FIXTURES, OF the late.
patterns, consisting In part Of
HYDRAULIC PRESS,
HYDRAULIC PUMP,
WHEEL, for hand hydraulic pump;
BELT PUMP,
10 CYLINDERS,
20 RAMS,
20 TOPS,
81 BARS,
sPRESSES,
Is BOX SCREWS,
IL PLATTENING' SCREWS,
HYDRAULIC TRICKS or CARRIAGES
% FINISHING MILLS or POTS.
80 BANDS,
81 sets lO's SHAPES or MILLS,
sets SIS SHAPES or MILLS
Terms OF SALE Approved, endorsed negotiabl.
notes, payable In Richmo at sixty days, Tor N
sums Of $500 and over; under that amount cash
N. G. READ.
T. W. KggsRB, Auctioneer. ap3
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By Lee 4 0oddin,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
No. lslx Cary street.

COMMISSIONERS SALEOF FARM.
~ WITH GOOD BUILDINGS. IN LOWER ESD
OF HEHRiCo COUNTY BY virtue OF deere,
the County Court OF Henrie pronounced on ~
LIST day Of April. 1857, In the suit Of Hobson q!
others IS Irby and others. will sell nj pueH
auction on MONDAY the 9Th day OF May. 1851 a.
Henrico County court house. that being court t!,
the TRACT oP LAND Of which Elizabeth liI
died seized and possessed, about nine miles beos
the city OF Richmond. near the williamsbs1
stage road, within two miles OF Meadow sall5t,
on the York River railroad. containing T"V
HUNDRED AND SEVEN ACRES, ~ least oo,'
half in woods, the balance ready for cultivate
The Improvements are good, consisting OF FRAs'
DWELLING with four large rooms and pa'sA.'
two brick chimneys, good frame kitchen, smoke
house, barn and stable. and good water and feas
Ing, adjoining the lands OF 3. Gathright an
others.
Terms: 0ne-third cash balance la equal ".
stalments, with interest added. on credit OF Oh
and twelve months, the purchaser executing ns,
gotiable notes. and title retained until fully ps'
and q conveyance directed by the court.
JOHN N. DAVIS, Special Commissionsf.
Sale conducted by LEE y GoDpIs, Aueiionesr'
AN 10 sodt M2thondtd
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NEW YORK, November %. 1855.

Upon inspection OF L. J. Hawley's invention OF
Lightning Conductor am of the opinion thai II IL
superb 10 any rod that have ever seen. there
fore take pleasure in recommending its use.
A. Z. BAKER, Fire MarshaR
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Groceries, Liquors, dc.

HULST 81 KING, successors to Viii
III liam T. King 4 Co., have removed to Four
teenth street. one door north Of Main-Gordon
Cringan's old stand. my4
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CAUTION.-I ordering the WAR 1t will not do
simply TO order "A box Of Alum Water" IL you
want This water, be careful to say Rockbridge
Alum Wa er - and so also Of the salts or Mass.
FRAZIER RANDOLPH,
urs rnrh SSam Proprietore
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COLEMAN RODGERS, Druggists, Baltimore
HEGEMAN 4 CO., Druggists. New York;
are kept in regular supply OF the Water and Pow
ders, direct from the Springs.
Orders sent to either OF the above houses, or to
the proprietors, must be accompanied with the
money as no accounts will be kept.
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TINTED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE, NO.
y 200 S. SIXTH Street.


REPAIRS OF PIERS AT CHESTER, PA.
Sealed Proposals, in duplicate with copy of
this advertisement attached 10 each, will be re-
celVed at this office until IL O'Clock M, TUES
DAY, June 20, 1867, for matelial and labor for
repairs of Government Piers ut Chester, Penn
sylVania
Separate proposals must be made for timber
for iron, and for labor.
Cap logs, bridge timbers mooring posts, and
upper houses OF piers OF while pine: lie timber
OF hemlock, tenders, etc, of white oak.
Proposals Will state the rate per running foot
Of timber, per foot Of face, and per foot board
measure, as the case may require the rate per
POUND Of bolts, etc.
All the materials to be of the best quality, de-
lveTable at such points, at or near Chester, and
be subject to inspection and approval before
acceptance
The proposals for labor 10 state the rate per
foot Of face and per foot board measure, etc. as
M, assured in place; and these rates TO cover all
labor necessary for putting the works in good
caring for, framing, putting together, and re-
placing materials To be used or moved.
All work to be subject to inspection and ap-
proYal before payment is made, and deduc-
tion of twenty per centum to be made on any
payment for labor or material, in case of part
payment before the mpletion OF all the work.
Each bid must be guaranteed by two respon-
sibe persons, whose signatures should be APP
pended TO the guarantee, and who should be
certified to being good and sufficient security
Collector, or other public officer.
Envelopes to be endorsed, proposals for Re,
pairs OF Government Piers at Chester"
Bids will be opened on TUESDAY, June o.
1867, at IL o'clock NJ. Bidders are invited to be
For further particulars inquire at this office,
Q, SEAFORTH STEWART,
8 30 lot Lieut. Colonel of Engineers
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UNITED STATES ENeNnER's oEEIcE,l


Sealed Proposals, In duplicate will be received at this
cRvating and removing the rock and other obstruc-
tons from the bed of the Mississippi river the Rock
Island or Upper Rapids by means of Golfer dams and
subaqueous blasting or chseng.
Contractors Will be required 10 furnish all boats,
machinery etc, and to perform all the labor neces
sary In the prosecution of the work. There about
tQOUO cubic yards OF rock to be removed dstrib lied
unequally at different points on the Rapids and the
work must be done during the low water season. Inter-
ferlng as little as practicable with navigation.
Contractors will state the plice per cubic yard for
which they propose to do the work, which Will be let
whole. or in sections ofsuch length the engt-
neer in Charge may determine
The Government reserves the right to reject any and
all bids and bid Will be considered unless the party
Offering shall give satisfactory evidence that he is
trustworthy, and has the necessary skill and expert
ence to do the work,
A printed copy of this advertisement must be at
tached TO each proposal, Each bid must contain
written guarantee, signed by two responsible personR.
Blanks for proposals of the form required with form
OF guarantee, VIII be furnished at this office appn
cation Proposals will be endorsed proposals for re-
moving distractions at the Rock Island Rapids" and
addressed BreYet Major-General j, III. Wilson,
U. S. A, LieutenentColonel, 35th Infantry DaYen-
port, Iowa,
Parties desiring further Information obtain the
same by calling At the United States Engineers once
OF Second and Main streets, Dayenport love-
work will be shown TO all who wish TO examine them
for the purpose of making proposals, -
j, III. WILSON,
Lieut.. Colonel, S5th Infantry.
bl8l7t Breyet Major-General U. y. A..
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GOVERNMENT SALES.
: a or PTBLTc PROP ERTY.


OFFICE OF ARMY CLOTHING AND E9UIPAGE,
No. % BROADWAY, New York, May 81, 1867, J.
viii he sold at Public Auction, at the Depot
of Army Clothing and @ @EquiPage' mo No. 400
" WW1Tei6iNEsDAY " the l2th of June next, COM
mencing az II o'clock A. M, certain quanti-
lies of condemned Clothing and Camp and
Garrison Equipage, consisting OF, say about
2gOO0 Woollen Blan' SO0OO pounds Common
ketS, 1enlSi
$50 Great Coats, Tents,
1000 Sack Coats, 10000 pounds Hospital
1900 Trowers, Tents,
600 pairs Stockings, ll,00O pounds Shelter
ITO Hats, Tents,
$50 Great Coat Straps, 2lS sibiey Tent Trl-
100 pairs Leggings pods,
l,l50 Knapsacks, a lot of Brass articles
$500 Tent Poles, 100 Bed Sacks
800 Tent Stoves, 500 Tent Pins,
And various small articles OF Clothing ana
Equipage. ,ho
Samples Of the above may be seen f1rt5aS az 5ns
Depot, within four days OF SAFE anu lu' 'ii0A
inform alton obtained. sas. tay,
TERMS-Cash in Government iun iuhus, III tSn
per cent down, and balance before tne sOVpos ps
are taken from the Depot whlou SI. luuas ~
within five days Of sale under lo'iei'u'o "
Major General ID, II. NlNI1NE
0lM Assistant Quarterinasi or SeheialO O'N