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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
u UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE

On the petition of CHARLOTTE b. THOMP-
SON administratrix of John II. Thompson,
deceased, lanes N; Thompson, and Hosea
ing for the extension of a patent granted to
the said Messrs. Thompson the 18th day of Novem-
Der, 1853, for an Improvement in Machine for
Trimming soes Of Boots and Shoes for seven years
from the expiration Of said patent, which takes
place on the 18th day Of November, 1867:
1t s ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office on Monday. the 18th day of October,
next, at II o'clock NJ; and all persons notified
to appear and show cause, it any they have, why
said petition ought not to be granted
Persons opposing the extension are required to
file in the Patent Office their objections specially
set forth in writing least twenty days before the
day of hearing; all testimony filed by either party
to be used at the same hearing must be taken and
transmitted in accordance with the rules of the of
fee which will be furnished application.
Dispositions and other papers relied upon as test-
mony must be filed in the Office twenty days before
the day of hearing; the arguments, if any, within
ten days after filing he testimony.
Ordered also that this notice be published in the
Republican and the Intelligencer, Washington, d
C., and in the Granite State Free Press Lebanon.
n. H.. ONCE week for three successive weeks
DAYS previous to the day of hearing.
S-w Commissioner of pXtpnfs
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MAYORS OFFICE, CITY HALL,
AFl WASHINGTON, D. c., August 6, 1871.
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND PROPOSALS
FOR AN IRON BRIDGE TO SPAN ROCK


FOR AN IRON BRIDGE TO SPAN ROCK
plans s aRd Ell At Io STREET RE NORTH
sails, will be received at this office until the 18th
day OF August, 1857 at Il O'Clock m for building
feet width.
The width of the bridge will be divided into two
roadways, each having clear width of 10 feet; two
footways, each having clear width of 81 feet and
the remaining four feet of the extreme width will
be occupied by three trusses, each having width
OF foot, and two ratings outside of the footway
each having width of inches.
The Bridge must be wholly composed of the best
american iron, except the floor covering, which
will be composed of good sound Oak plank, two
one thickness of Pinch Oak plank for the foot
ways.
The Bridge must be designed with reference to
bearing, exclusive OF its own weight, load of
surface, and the sizes of its component parts must
be so proportioned that the tensive strain upon
them under the load named shall not In any part
exceed 1000 pounds to the square inch of cross
pressively must have sufficient additional size to
prevent their yielding injurlously by detection.
The bottom of the bridge chord will be, say II
feet 6inc hes above water surface.
The stone abutments to be heightened about 8
feet at the expense of the city.
Bidders will state what length of time they will
require for the execution of the work
No proposals will be considered unless accompa-
if awarded will be faithfully executed; and the
privilege is reserved of rejecting any and all plans
organizations and proposals. is to the interest
Of the Corporation.
The bids should be addressed to the May or, and
endorsed Proposals for an Iron Bridge"
RICHARD MALLACH, Mayor;
Board Of Aldermen;
JOHN l.. PFAU.
Board of Common Council,
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RRIDAL AND FUNERAL wREArHs. BOT.
y GSETS, CROSSES, ANCHORS; ANHMA
SSIAkSs preserved In natnral FORM New and2 u
beantIlnl orname ntal Hair Work on glas. x2DE<
or pearl All kiIde Of Hair Btadin do ne by Mrs.
FRIES, 3ee Eighth street " 10 sm
TsHEAP EDITIONS. ckersy 3 Lectures On
- the -Four George; SI.23. aThacksrayis Pen
ossh irln, n1nstrated Is Shakespeare, English
buiwsr, Globe edition, illustrated; SI.D. Dick.
ems MorRs, GIobe edition. Illustrated; Sl.s0 per
$l.@ per volume; illustrated sIso EonsialIows
Peems paanoAd EDITION; 81 50. Tennysop ! Poems.
tess SRASCK TAYLOR
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TOMORROW.
DY NAGLE h CO, Auctioneers
ID Salesroom 295 Pa. ay., bet. 9Th and 10th SITS,

- Salesroom 295 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th SITS,
THURSDAY, August 18th, at 10 O'Clock, we shall
sell, at our Saesroom, for account of hom it may
concern
eco dozen Canned Fruits and Meats
5barreis Mackerel
~ boxes Spices. Pepper. Mustard
And a variety Of ether Groceries, Tobacco, &c,
ALSO,
Choice Cigars
Claret, Rhine Wine
blackberry Brandy
Sherry, Port. and other Wines and Liquors.
Also.
Ladies' Saddle and Bride
English Saddle and Bride
Guns
Together with a lot of sunlries.
Terms cash NAGLE L CO.,
It Auctioneers.
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9 G B Disc Asses.
SA M RITAN'S GIFT!

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sAMARITAN's GIFT!
SAAARITATS GIFT
THE MOST CERTAIN REMEDY EVER USED.
Yves, A POSITIVE CURE" for
GONORRHEA, GLEET STRIC TURES, dc,
Contains no Mineral, no Balsam, no Mercury.
Only Ten Pills to be Taken to Effect Care.
They are entirely vegetable, having no smell nor
any unpleasant taste, and will not in any way in.
in twenty four hours Prepared BY srad issss
s and sas
10 saposare. 20 tT0H bls. 80 ehasss whetsus,. A'
sn ns nsrs he then hsF
Price-Male packages, So. Female. s..
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rErfhRSs sgsS gzPA zR2I1s OR
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most potent, certain and eectual remedy ever pre-
scribed it reaches and Graduates every particle of
and permanent Take, then, Of this Purifying rem
edy ana be heated, ana DO not transmit it to your
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'ea'' DO NOT DESPAIR,
SdST HTRB
will remove every yestige Of impurities from the
zf all the bad ssfs & anksEsef
In many affections with which numbers of Fe.
males suffer the ROOT AND HERB JUICES most
happily adapted in liberated Uterus, in Lencor
biity and from all complaints Incident to the sex
Sent by express. Price $l.2s per bottle.
SAMARITAN'S WASH
f. cases Of Syphilis used in connection with the
Root and Herb Juices
Full directions. Price Is cents.
The efficacy of these remedies is alike acknowl-
edged by physicians and patients. They are used
in the U. S. Hospitals.
WHAT THE SURGEONS SAY OF THE SAMAR.
ITAN'S REMEDIES.
Posi- HOSPITAL, FoRT MARSHALL, Baltimore,
Md Feb TO- 1871 have great satisfaction in sta.
ting that have used The Samaritan Remedies for
Yenera diseases in its most customary forms; that
have used them with Judgment, discretion, and
properly, and have, found them respond to my an
ticipations promptly and effectually. Knowing
their composition, have the fullest confidence in
their efficacy, and far az my of them extends
recommend them strongly,
Assistant Surgeon, 9Th N. Y. Vols"
Bold by 8. c. FORD, corner 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue, Washington; HENRY COOK, Al
exandria, Va; and by Druggists generally.
DESMOND Il CO., Philadelphia. my 6-tf
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an 5-l2t Secretary 0
DROPOSALS FOR FUEL.

NEW BOoks.lMandsley's. Physiology and
Conflicts; by F. E; Marcy. A Story OF Doom, and
other Poems; by Jean Ingelow. The Sayings Of
DR. Bushuhacker, and other learned Men; by F.
s: Cozzens. A Romance Of the Republic; by L.
Maria Child. Historical Sketch of Sacerdotal
Lea. Partisan Life with. Mosby; BY Major John
jysi y 'u4D''t' FRANCK TAYLOR.
THE EUREKA PRESERVING ARA full
u supply on hs.d, and offered reasonable
rates, at wholesale and rstS.1i1 : cur..,.nt..
eIi-d 322 Pa. ave. bet. iosh and nth ste.
j ANS0A "a sAuCBRs, BASKETS, &C..
+ susst KING PLACE
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BLACKBERRIBs are a healthy fruit In fami.
hes where there are many children there is NO
preparation OF fruit so wholesome, so cheap
and so much admired as this homely conserve.
The fruit should be clean, picked in dry
weather, and 10 every pound OF berries put
rail- pound oil coarse brown sugar; boil the
whole together for three uarters OF An hour,
Surfing II Well the whole time. Pn. i. in pots
lie any other preserve, aud it will be found
most useful In ia miles, as II may be given TO
Children ineieAd of medicine
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10y NAGLE h CO., Auctioneers.
- Salesroom 295 Pennsylvania avenue.
At PRIVATE SALE.

.AI PHit ATE SALE uor,1
A well built three story BRICK HOUSE, con-
tanning II rooms, basement. and kitchen; brick
each
This property is beautifully located, corner of Sd
and streets, Navy Yard. 1t will be sold low and
on easy term.
For further particulars inquire at our store.
aug NAGLE CO., Aucts
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NEW BOoKS-The Seven Weeks War; by 81.
~ NJ Hozier; vols. London. Historical Sketch
Henry C. Lea. Goldman , Ten Months in Brazil;
illustrated. Pindar' . Melpomsne Diyina. Stories
by Fits Hugh Ludlow. Braithwaitss RetrosHect
for July. ijy23l TRANCK TAfbVk J
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LAW OF HUMANITY.

IN RELATION TO SOCIAL EVILS.
AN ESSAY FOR YOUNG MEN, on Physical
Errors and Abuses incident to Youth and Early
Msnh9et, WIKI the humane view Of treatment and
Address DIR. J. sKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard
Association, Philadelphia, Pa. my ls3n
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THR0uGH LINE BETWEEN WASHINSTU
L PHlLADELPHIA AND NEW YORK
&E9 ss

WASHINGTON, Jan 6. 1867
now aims r between Washington and New York q.
TUh NEW YORK. without change of cars.
a. soe uaiiy Except Sunday at 7:45 a. m, Ia
FOR PHILADELPHIA
Leave aally except Sunday at 7:45 and l2:ls ?,
ON SUNDAY.
m only. ~ 80" -
daily 80" ~ " ~" p LII 'i"4o
d Through tickets to Philadelphia, New York, o
o. 80 can be had at the Station Office at all hour
ers and Brokers Telegraph Line 34S Penn ave.
nue., between 9th and 7th streets.
see baltimore and Ohio Railroad advertisement
and schedule between Washington Baltimore An
napolis, and the West AZ
In. COLE. General Ticket Agent
GEp :. kOONTZ. Agent, Washington.
~ o, =. y. WILKINS, Passenger Agent.
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SANE WOMAN CONFINED IN A LUSAr1c
AsvLuA-f rs alleged that Mrs. Zen OF the
town OF Bern, Rensselaer, County N Y, who
vsssentto the State Lunatic Asylum. at UfIca.
RCme six weeks since, is, and has been all ma
vhIe. perfectly sane In mind. Her husband
procured her confinement. His apnIcstio.
WA supported by the certificate oftyo nhv.
*ieians. The parties have not lived happiiv
of late. There has been a dispute ahon,
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DY GREEN Il WILLIAMS, Auction GERS.
- No. j26. Southeast corner It'll and D sts
CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE REAL Es.
TATE AT AUCTION.
No. 976-Equlty -Johanna +. Rupert and John
Rupert. complai nanfs. vs. Bernard Geier
and Louisa Thomas defendants.
By virtue of a decree Of this Court passed in this
cause on the 10th day Of July 1867, viii sell, on
the premises, coinmsncing At o'clock p. m, on
lowing named valuable property, yiz:-I.ot mum
bered H. in Square numbered $40, with the improve
ments. which are, part Lot %, a large three
story basement, and attic Brick House, containing
thirteen rooms and wide hall through sthe house:
feet Deep On Lot No. % is large two-story Frame
House. with basement; lot fronts lT feet inches
on Narth Capitol street. with depth of 20 feet;
making both pieces of property very valuable.
Terms of sale as prescribed by the Court are:
One fourth of the purchase money to be paid down
the day Of sale; balance in six, twelve, and
eighteen months; the purchasers to give notes for
the deferred payments, bearing interest from day
of sale. secured by deed OF trnsf the property.
All and revenue stamps at the cost Of
the purchaser. If the purchaser or. purchasers
should fail to comply with the terms of sale in five
days after the sale the Trustee reserves the right
to resell the property, at the risk and cost of the
defaulting purchaser. by advertising such resale
three times in the National 1ntelligencer.
BERNARD GEIER, Executor and Trustee
GREEN IL WILLIAMS, Aucts.
au9 f NJ .WSds
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~ vigorous war is going on in St. Louis
against the gamblers, prostitutes and Sunday
liquor dealers.
~ The bloomer costume has been adopted
by some Of The female applicants for suffrage
IN Kansas.
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RY w. L. WALL CO., Anctioneers,
- Stores 3 and 317,
South corner Penn'a avenue and 9th street

w. L.. WALL CO., Auctfoneers.
ID Stores 81 and 317,
South corner Penna avenue and 9th street.
VERY DESIRABLE. AND VALUABLE LOTS
On rHuRspAAA # A ffTEF.SSSN 18th August,
1856. at o'clock, we will sell Lots Nos IL and 49,
n NJ: ~. Degges subdivision OF part of square
These lots adjoining each other, are situated on
70 ana nehas sd lot
fronts ~ feet six inches on I'd street. Both lots
running back $50 feet to an alley l71a feet wide.
Inducements to purchasers of real estate their To-
callty being in one of the most rapidly improving
Terms easy and made known at the sale.
10 Until w L. Wall & CO., Aucts.
by COOPER LATIMER. Auctioneers,
ID Late clerks with James C. Mcclure & Co..
Southwest corner of Pennsylyania avenue and
Eleventh street, Star Office Building.
TEN HANDSOME AND DESIRABLE VILLA
SIPS At AAuGTtoN On THE rH ~ TaG OF
q ae FGtksb bs9 AFTERNOON, August 18th, at
an and Villa s M f H
the residences of John Little, Esq, and Thomas p
hRWgNn Of ros orsa Esq., E. T
sale presents fine Opportunity to the citizens of
Washir gton and the District for obtaining most
high, and commands a fine view of the city, river
and surrounding country, being perfectly healthy
Boundary: A railroad is now being. projected,
which will certainly be built. and will run from
the War Department to the foot Of the hill, in
Terms Of sale: One fourth leash: balance in six.
twelve and eighteen months, with interest occurred
by deed of trust upon the premises. All con-
au 7-d&ds COOPER LATiMER, Aucts.
Intel. and Repub.l
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ORPHANS COURT, July q, ls57.-D1sTRIcr OF
~ COLUMBIA, WAsElSGToY COUNTY, 10 ,cit In
Richards, administrators Of William Richards,
deceased, the administrators aforesaid has with
the appreciation of the Orphans Court of Wash
ington county aforesaid, appointed Tuesday
August goth, 1851 for the final settlement and
ceased, and of the assets in hand, as far as
the same have been, collected and trrned
into money when and where all the creditors and
heirs of said deceased are notified to attend with
their claims properly vonched, or they may other
wise by law be excluded from all benefit in said
deceaseds estate Proridsd, copy of this order be
published once week for three weeks in the Eve
ming Star, previous to the said day.
Test-JAMES r. OBEIRNE.
iy o. 1aw3w* Register of Wills
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10y NAGLE b CO., Anctloneers - s. -
u Salesroom ass Pa.av., bet. 9Th and 10th IT..
NAGLE q CO. will give their personal attention
to the sale of Real Estate and Household Furniture
Also, to the sales Of stocks of Groceries, Wines,
Horses. Carriages, Harness, &c. - 800
Liberal cash advances made on CONSIGNMENT.
Regular Sales at our Salesroom every TUESDAY.
THURSDAY, and SATURDAY., at 10 q, CLOCK :,
10 lift NAGLE CO., Auctioneerp,
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AUCTION SALES.
Tins AFTERNOON.

DY COOPER q LATIMER, Auctiopeers,
- Late clerks with Jas. G. Mcclure Co..
Southwest corner of Penneyiyania ave. and nth
#3 street, Star Once Building.
CHANCERY SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY
IN SQUARE No. l3.
By virtue Of a decree OF the Supreme Court of
this District, will cell, on the premises, on the
alley between 18th and 18th streets the rear part Of
Lot No u, in Square No. 49, measuring 60 feet by
Is II feet, with the Improvements. Consisting Of
Frame Buildings. on WEDNESDAY, the 18th day
Of August A. d. 1857, at O'Clock p m. .a
Terms of sale: One half cash; the residue in 6
months, with interest from the day of sale. Con-
veyapcing and stamps at cost Of purchaser.
FRED. w. JONES. Trustee.
an c.eo6ds COOPER LATlMER Aucts
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DY COOPER LATIMER, Auctioneers
ID (Late Clerks with j. c. Mcclure Col
Southwest corner Penn'a avenue and 18th street,
Star Office Building.
LOTS IN SQUARE !s, NEAR THE WEST

LOTS IN SQUARE 76, NEAR THE WEST
MARKET, AT AUCTION.
On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, August 18th, at
6oclock, on the premises, we shall sell, to the
highest bidder, the north half of Lots II u, and
part Of Lot 2s into Lots n feet inches
'front.' in Square No. Is. Sale to commence with
Lot No. II on 21st street near X street. 80
Terms of sale; One third cash; balance in one
trust. Conveyaneing and stamps at purchasers
cost SIS on each lot at time OF SALE and the terms
will be resod at the cost and risk Of the delinquent
purchaser. COOPER LATIMER. =
au 5-eo&ds INTEL Aucfioneere
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LINEN COLLAR La UNDRY
We take pleasure in informing our customers and
friends that have, in connection with our Shirt
and Collar ManufactSry, LAUNDRY, with expe-
rienced hands, where we will Laundry Linen Col
lars, giving them . fine finish and the appearance
Of new Collars. It has been Q great troubletwith
our customers in wearing Linen Collars to get them
properly finished, and to obviats the diic1lty, and
tor their accommodation, We have been induced to
make arrangements to suit them in that very par
ticular article Of dress. hsEf zss asE -
LOCKWOOD, HUFTY d TAYLOR.
Manufacturers OF and Dealers in
LADIES' AND GENT % FURNISHING GOODS
! zS 44i@ 304 Pennsylvania avenue,
my 2e- m between eth and 10th sts.
NEW BOOKS.-Ths Land Of Thor; By J. Ros
Browne: hlustrStedd ~ An1stGrK 81 the Paa Y
Coningtonh Trsnsiation Of Yirgfls Enid. aaS
Cecil Castlemaine . Gage; by" 0uida;', S1.f5. OF
Curiosity Shop Globe EditiSn; $50 shsk.pere's
Archibald Lee; . Novel; 80 cts. Fuller's Small
Fruit cuiturist; illustrated; s. Nor 81 r.v,o
r. ATHs AND LIME-Just received, per schnr.
IL Talias, . large consignment of LATHS and
LINZ. for sale very low, ct GVINANDs wharf,
foot Of Sd pt. east. ~ jyl6-lW"
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OF THE INTERIOR.
~ UNITED STATES PATENT OPTIC

~ UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
On the petition of NORMAN HifLISG II 5. OF
Shafstsbury, Vermont, for himself and s. NJ.
George, ,executrix, with Abrahan E. Gardner and
Leland j. Madison, executors Of the estate OF Den
mis- George. deceased, praying for the extension
OF patent granted to the said Wilmington and
George the 18th day of october 1855 for an improve
ment In Machines Tor Figuring Carpenters
patent. which takes place on the 18th day Of Octo
Der, 1866:
ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office on MONDAY, the sOth day of Septem.
Der next, at Il O'Clock NJ and All persons mott
said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to
file in the Patent Office their objections, specially
set forth in writing at least twenty days before the
day of hearing; all testimony filed by either party
to be used at the said hearing must be taken and
transmitted in accordance with the rules of the
Office, which win be furnished on application.
Dispositions and other papers relied upon as testi
m0ny must be filed in the office twenty days before
the day of hearing; the arguments, if any, within
ten days after filing the testimony.
Ordered also that this notice be published in the
Republican and the Intelligeneer. Washington, d.
c., and in the Banner, Remington, VT, once
week for three successive weeks; the first of said
publications to be at least sixty days previous to
the day of hearing. I. G. THEAKER,
jy 22-wSw Commissioner OF Patents.
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PROPOSALS FOR NEW JAIL.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,

prWIs sHiSsG TO 1f F. G. ts1J5 nly g. ls}
Sealed proposals will be received at this depart
ment until IL o'clock NJ: on TUESDAY. the seven
fsnth of anS bs for the Of the
lied and provided for by the act of Congress, APP
proved July 2s 1856: and the Joint resolution ap-
The designs, detail, drawings and specifications
can be seen At the See in the eastern
day except Sundays, between the hours of a m
separate bids will be received for the masonry
work, brick work, iron work, and carpentry work
The contractor whose bid may be accepted will
approved by the Secretary of the Inferior for the
faithful complexion of his contract. Payments viii
tined to BY the architect hut Wenty per eentum
OF the estimates will be retained until the contract
The contract will be awarded to the lowest re-
sp9psible bidder, but the departments reserves the
deemed for the interests of the Government TO do
The bids will be opened at noon on the 18th day
fseptember in the presence of such of the bidders
as may choose toattend. ae1 ..sio =!
Proposals for New Jail and he directed to the
Secretary Of the Interiors Tish RRs6%yR}SG
an s-l2t Secretary of the Interior.
pROP0sALs FOR FUEL = =
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
WAsHINsToN, D. G., july g, 1887
sealed Proposals will be received Ct this Depart
August, ISL >.>"'',A,.'' - -''-
For tons t2 24o lbs to the ton of the hest quail
ity Baltimore Coal Company q" Coal, white ash
Furnace size. Y. - - - =
100 tons II 24O lbs to the toni best quality Red
sh Coal, stove and CRATE size.
$50 or more cords best quality. seasoned Oak
Wood.
20 more cords best anality, seasoned bakers
Pine Wood. e - r- - z 49, IAF z
Samples Of the Coal to be exhibited to the Ems
Of this building, and any delivery not salts
factory to him will be rejected. ~. E.I
Satisfactory arrangements must be made for the
delivery and correct measurement Of each.
For the convenience Of bidders, separate propo-
sails will be received for the coal and wood
Bond in double the amount will be required of
the succek sfnl bidder. ElT ~ So J. .fpfl q. :
Proposals to hs addressed to the Secretary of the
Interior, and endorsed :. Proposals for FueiD
#rf gsff JOHN 3. GOODWIN,
Jy T-1awA eM 49, Superintendent,
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PROPOSALS.
MAYORS OFFICE,

IN WAsntsercS. D. c., August s, 1857.
vi. s nus o1
ding Tirst street west from y street south to the
soath side OF street, according to the following
south TO the south side Of " street south
The sum q FIVE thousand dollars, or 50 much thereof
fer the pnspose Of grading First stree. west from
the work to be done under the direction Of the
Commissioner of the Seventh Ward, and two
assistant commissioners TO be appointed by the
see 2. And Be it fxr.asr enacted, That the said
street il shall be ilsd six tsj inches at street i
feet. at street, three 49, feet; street three -
feet at street, four a. feet at street, FIVE g,
feet and the said filing shall be thirty feet wide
to said Frss ns &c
from street south and street south, commencing
streets south to the full width Of said streets be
rhs to such proper grade as
SIC. !. And Dc it further enacted That if the ma
pete the grading Of said First street then the con
tractor contractors shall take from such other
or the Commissioners OF the Fifth and Seventh
sEc:5 and b ifwtasr Enacted, That in no case
greater expenditure of money than is hereby pro-
vided for; the work to be advertised in such news
papers the Mayor may direct fer ten days and
to be given to the lowest bidder bidders and in
no case shall the money be paid until the work is
completed and approved by majority of the Gem
nlissioners VIM. W MOORE.
President of the Board Of Common Council.
THOS. +. LLOYD,
President of the Board of Aldermen.
Approved May %, 1861
RICHARD WALLACE, Mayor
The whole to be considered as one Job, and only
the grading Of said First street to be paid for
her
grading.
The right is reserved to the Mayor to reject any
and all bids.
JAMES II. BIRCH,
an 9, 10, 10 Commissioner Seventh Ward.