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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

TIE special attention Of the young men
and ladies Of our county 10 called 10 the
advertisement Of "small'a Business
College" in another column. This insti-
tuition is second 10 none in the State in
it's facilitis for imparting thorough bu-
sinesS education.
We are auth rised TO say that, any one
sending the names and addresses Of ten
young men, will receive in return beau
iiful specimens Of ornamental and rapid
business penmanship. Address (inclosin
stsmpsj Smalrs Commercial College
ZanssVille, Ohio.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24


We neglected to notice the meeting of
the Board Of COmmissiOnsrs--the Legis.
l'iure Of vintOn county. The Board
met on Monday December 7th, and ad
jOurned on ths Friday following. The
new member. Mr.. FRED. W. HAYsEs. OF
Eagle township, makes a good officer, and
with whom all parties are highly pleased.
He is the successor Of WIZ. CLARK, Of
Harrison Township, who pleased the peo.
pie in his Oficlal duties in every respect.
Messrs. ALMOND souLE, Of wilkesville,
and THOMAS MAcEE, Of Brown, the other
members Of the present Board are sfi
cisnt officers in discharging their duties
fr the welfare OF the people Of our
county. During the seSsion large
amount Of burmese was transacted.
The next regular meeting will bs Mon
day, March lst. a3
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

THRoWN ERoM lloRsE AND KILLED =
Mrs. EA'E BuxDY, "a daughter Of the
late J N, Thomson, Of Jackson, Ohio, j
widow Of W. s. BusDY, who was son Of
Hon H.s BuSDx, was thrown from her
horse and instantly killed, near the rail-
road crossing south OF H.mdsn, on Tues.
day evening Of last week, while on her
way from Hamien to Mr.. BuSBY's resi-.
ience, Her foot caught in the stirup and
she was dragged about four hundred
yardS. Her arms were broken.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

We are now publishing the Prospectus
Of the LeOnSrd Scott Publishing COmPa-
ny to which we direct the attention Of
our readers. The firm 10 the American
publishing house Of BlackwOSds Maga.
zine and the British Reviews II is use
less for us to recommend these publica.
tions as their reputation has become an
accepted fact. No gsntleman'S library
can be complete without them. We call
attention 10 the advertisement.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

BHrssD DOuBr.-It is now an unques.
tionable fact that the Drv Goods House
Of Messrs. WILL & Co., in zaleski, is III .
cheapest store in that place. They keep
a arst-claSS assortment of good Goods
and all are Of the latest styles. They
buy exclusively for cash, and can afford
to undsrsell all other houses. You will
secure the very best bargains in the very
best goods BY going now-during the
Holidays.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

FNracd ttOff ofany ofher eoINnnshnleht ~ y"
lind.-prn0f of This can he farrd ln comparing
or prelnlno with thnea of others. for elnhs ~
rho ssr,e SO, IA addition 10 which We claim 10
tive better goods ofthe same character.
We EiIrsrSD 10 AGKNrs FREE OF CHARGE.
rsy Cipb.of TkirB and Three Dollars
one oltbe slIiowine articles I doz good linen
shirt iraat, act solid gold studs, aliwool cas-
a mere f,r pants. fne white connfenane, iarge
s,Ee, elegant hnlmornl skirt, 20 yds brown or
Eeached Il Get ng. good quality, yard w',c, ]
elegant td0- picture morocco-hnnnd photo q hu q
/ double lens ste' enseope and IL FOREIGN u'ws.
I silver plated eneraved bottle castor. One
oilcuaBf six fan, with ivoTv or sandalwood fame
feetheVed edge and spangied steel carving
lsn,fe and fork. tery hest quality, ivory balanced
handle. handsome hended and lined paraso.
20 yds g0oa nrnt | very fine dannasked table
cover, pr hest quality ladies' serge congress
hest silver dessert forks, ladies' large real
. oroceo travelling bag. fancy Dress i's''-."
dos slogan s..,.- S'atad r-gravek napkin rings,
don ladies' FIRE manro Stockings, ge2ts'
heevy ehasrd solid gold ring, rr ladies' high
lcut balnoral ionts. ] eleg,nt deiane dress pat
tern, violin and bow, in box complete, set OF
jew err, pin;e ear drons md sleeve bnttonA
For a Cub Of FyftvI and FVs nOllars,
. black or colored nianAccA dress pattern. set
lace curtains. pr all wool blankets, engraved
eilVer nlsted bottle revolving cartor, henrh-
fni writing desk. solid gold scarf min | 2 yds
WV i'e'is'
~ balanced landed knives with silver rlated
forks, Issain paraeol, heavily hended and lined
wtth silk pr gents calf boots, 20 yis good print
30 yds good brown or heached sheetlng, yard
wi le. or 70 yla7-s wide, good quality. ladies'
morrueco travelling bag l square wool shawl,
plain norwich poplin dreSs pattern, ~ yds dou
bic width cloth for Ia lies cloak, elegant engraT-
ed silver plated tea pct, Q yss double width wa
Ter proof cloth tor eoeking.
Fora Gu, y 2ge EBd'td and Ten Dsi'ar'
4 rich ma1no or thitet dress pattern, | pI fine
damask table cloths and NAPKINS to match, pr
gents french calf boots, heavy silver plated en-
g-aved ice rtcher, very fine all wool cloth for la'
escl0ak, web very hest quality brown or
Uleaehed ,hectirG, 7l.2 yds fine asslmere Tor
suit. ropn dress pattern, beautiful Engish h
shawl, ivory balanced handle knives 0nd
for!s, ladies' or gents silver hunting case
watch, | lartlett hfnd portable sewing macmne,
splendid family bible, steel engraynVs, with re-
"hrd aud PHOTOGRAPH pages. 25 yds good hemr
carpctirg pair fine marseilles quilts six hal
relied revolver. elegant fDr mafi and cape, | sn.
gle harrel shot gnn, l silver plated engraved
hottie revolving costor, ont glass bottles, very
fine viol'n and bow in cnse, set ivory balanced
knives and forks.
Presents for larger cldbs increase in the SAM
ratio.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

We have heretofore neglected to
notice the great change in the GAL
hpoliS Dispatch, the Democratic or
gan Of Gallia county, ably edited by
Judge w. II. MOREnEAD. 1t has
been enlarged to an eight column
paper, and is almost full Of the
choicest reading matter, The De
mocracv of that county should give
it large support. NJ
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

Horace GRrELr proposes 70 write, du-
ring the YEAR 1869, an elementary work
on Political esonom, wherein the policy
Of Protsction 70 Homo Industry viii be sx-
planned and vindiestsd. This work will
6rst bs given 70 the public through suc.
oesslvs issues Of the New York Tribune
and win appear In all iss sdditions---
Daily, $40. semi-Wsskly, "a; Week. y, y
per snnumy. ai
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

NEw Hack LrSE.--A New Hack JACOB
Cook, dTiver-was put upon the route be-
tween this town and Macarthur Station
OD Thursday last The fare has been re-
ducsd--ths passengers will be charged
tie same price during the day as at mid
night, the mud rain, slsst, snow, cool
atmosphere, etc., to the contrary nOtwith-
standing. This Hack will run to meet
every train--day or night This is what
the people want. JAnEs CORK is prOprie.
tor.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24
Al Pair 0Rar.

ANY one sending usa new subscriber
to the Democratic Enquirer for one year
with the caah--wiIl receive a copy Of the
Democratic Almanac for 1868 which
will contain the official vote for Presi-
dent BY States, in 1868, and other useful
information. Let every Democrat help
TO increase the circulation Of this paper
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

Our NEXT GovERNon 1t 5 sta.
tedithatgudge 1TllR1aAkntY will
accept the nomination for Govern.
orof Ohio. This would highlypleasc
the Democracyiof Vinton county
We could give him a majority of
300. We gained glorious victory
with him in 1862, when he ran for
Supreme Judge, and we could re.
peat Il again m 1869. He is one of
our purost and ablest men. iai
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

HARRsoN A. scOrr, residing in Wash
nsiOn township, Jackson county, went
home on Friday evening. the lith inst /,
under the influence Of liquor and under
took TO turn lis family out Of doors
striking his wife and his son ThOMAs, y
His son in defending his mother aud him
self, struck the father with a stick Of
wood .hree or four times on the head
iracluring the skull, and causing death
within three or four hours after. Il
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

A LITTLE OIAL in one Of the public
schools being qusslioaed 10 geography
gave some queer answers. On being ask.
ed what waterfall was, sAeireplied, "a
lot Of horse hair aud gals hair wrapped
around oReiof dads old socks".np 3ai
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

EvBsrosE may kh0F q what Df. J. W
Poland'a Humor Doctor is compounded. BY
writing 70 the proprietor. The best known
'cois and herbs are used, aud combine
Plsasaninsss to lbe taste With sure re-
suits Sold at sisson's
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

REIIcIcus Norcr Rev. AL B. soItAns
win preach at the Christian Union Church
in Macarthur, at iOl o'clock, A,Ms on
Friday, the 2Oih (chris'mas All are
Invited TO attend the meeleIng.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24
For Pure Druss and Medicines, 80 y
isSon's Drug Store. i,lE

To Youxu IkDfEs AaD MEx..-Any young
lady or gentleman wishing to procure a
full course Of instruction ia Book keeping,
lectures, Commercial Calculations, Preset
lcal P Penmanship, correspondence, the de-
iails Of Business, aud having the pleasure
of reviewing The same, should call at
ibis office and purchase a Scholarship at
. very low price, which will sntitls the
holder to membership in small's Busi-
ness College, at zanssville, Ohio! Call
noon. See the advertisement In this pa
per. M l.a a..I lala..l-. all
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

u The Cincinnati Gazette JOINS the
cry chat moneyis scarce, and com
plains that there is q dispositions ia
the country to hoard greenbaeks,--
Strange that country people should
do this with the currency Rebubh,
can politicians have presented as
mere lampbIack and rags.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

Coon REsuIrs are always noticed In The
use Of Whits Pine Compound Try u fcr
sll diseases Of tho Throat, Lungs and
Kidneys end ase II Il Is not %:
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

The Ladies' Of the presby tsrian Church
will give supper at :he Court House, on
Thursday evening, December 24th. II
will be grand affair, and We advise all
% attend. Supper so cents.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

SAVE YouR RAesl-save all your WOOL
len and Cotton Rags and bring them 10
this Office, and receive the sssh Or old
newspapers for them.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24
Iindalev Houea.

IYALEsKI, OHIO. D. DUNCAN, Proprietor.
II --fhia House, having been very much i'm.
proved and repaired, ia idr superior In Riae and
comfort to any Hotel In this part OF the State
the proprietor being prepared to accommodate
one and all with good sleeping apartments and
furnish the table with the best The market affords
Its location lie convenienito BUSINESS and tr the
Railroad Depot. which makes itR desirable stop.
ping place for all visiting faleski.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24
q. w. S;arlor.

DEALER IN WA TCTIES Sc
~ JEW HLRY z, Main Street,
N..srrnrr, Uhio.
Shop and Store one DIOR West OF Post-0flice.
lie IS prepared TO clean or repair Clocks,
Watches, Jewelry, &c.
All work warranted 10 give satisfaction.
Give him o call. t82-3m
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

: FoR Fine Perfumsry, 60 to sIssOn's
Drug Store.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24
LOCAL ITEMS.

FOn Ayers Medicines. call 81 sisson's
Drug Store.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

VIZ have for sale a sne lot Of Constable
Sale Blanks.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24
AIlARlHVR. NARaLA-Eoakas


Anmy prices are mreh lower than those Of
other shops. Persons about purchasing are In.
yited TO careful inspection Of my stock and
shop-In Malone's Building, on Main Street,
Feb, q, ,ls6s q
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

Riohnrd Craig.

LIcENsED 4 CTTONEER.
MACARTHUR, o. Having been licensed to dis
Nl pose Of property by pnbic aurtion, he will
promptly attend II auctions in Vinion county
wheu holicited. Office-Shivels Law Office, In the
Court House.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24

-ATTCR NEK AT LAW
NC RTHUR. o., viii aIIend promptly to all le-
lkl gal business entrusted to his earein Vinton
and jackson counties, pfiice-Ih Doddridge's
New Building, up starr.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24
TO THE AFFLICTED.
Weayer's Mexican Bitters.

These Bitters have been tested and approved
bv the following Physicians and Druggists:
LANcAsrEB, Ohio, Nov 20, 1865.
The undersigned, having examined the
formula Of Weaver's Mexican Bitters, take
pleasure in nfecommendingth their use as grate-
ful stomachic and tonic. IL ts most unques-
tionably good appetizer, and VIII prove II.
self worthy OF use In cases Of ofindigestion and
general debility.
Homer $ shaw, late Stan Surgeon Us a Lancaster,o
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24
WAl.,NlTED-AGENTS. ss.:: =; y; Y :'sS|' m N

ANTEp AGENTS. y ,.,iss$.:s s !: AZ; A
eyerywnerle, sense family sew ng Machine
seniiirr eoniv ,.i,I s.ich, hem, fell tuck qnilt'
.drs nls bna braid an ,,y 10 most snb
srss or manner Price, only ~ rN,,y doo or any
~ nse Esss ~, sew s,yonetr, more beapunIl,
~ more elastic seam than oure ~ mnhs cnn v'o
'.Fisstic Lock etteh" Every second 2. ~ w
~ o,f and still the cloth cannot be pulled eRsfs y
~ ~ ~, no M We pas agents from w 20
sao per month and eSpenaess Or con,m'sslon
s.r,,, vrh,nb twice that amount can be mrge.-
hddres, sEcOMB 4 CO.. Pitisbtpe' PA' o. BOZ
'o9; 9c;anTiyN po not be imposed rpen s o.l,sr
nsrfIss paing iror e y ~.
lsder Ire ssIe nsne et o,nerv,ss sbser ~. ~,
nEfr ecnuirs nnd fQap7 ffffucrl qnt'F ~ ~ :
chif,e narassstpfeig lesi f4Ag 6ii""l
f. rf'f 1910 Et~
II see tsl,ls ). ,sstl,l
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-12-24
our COMMISSIONS To AGENTS

Fxracd thOss ofany other establishment of the
Eind.-prn0f of this can he farrd IN eompariua
rho ssune s:1c, in addition 70 whrh We claim TO
tive better goods ofthe same character.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-14
THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

ssaius viii b. ran between Baltimore and Wheel.
Ing and PaIt.rsburE. =. fOllsws:
p.nor TEdh . ts s Tss asss Sl51 :. ~. leave
.tsS T1PRiss fkzR rs!Hf'H P..1 ss%as ANY
Ssst Bsiatrs aud faPkeP:burG for II so int
West, Southwest aud Northwest.
WlNCHnsTBR ACCOMMODATION TRAIN
l s.v Bt,,,mSr' d.iiE =. .iSp n except san:
tsu,dhys sroophsd) a. 500 q. m. ,,Copuse,inI q.
Frederick Junction " ith train for Frederick and
at HaserstOvn Junction with train for hAgeTs-
town.
THE gLLICOrT,s MILLS TRAIN leaves BALM.
IN ore Al 10 and . ~ a. m. aud 10 and 10 D. m
Returning leaves klllcon's Mills at 80 aud il 10
M AND !'I P6R fH11dkRsTowK,
Leave Btlhmor. at ~ a. n, and tlop n son
neeting - HagoTStown Junction with Washington
aud 9D p. N. Returning lssys HsgerstOwn al
9:lO and a. m, arriving In Baltimore Al lO:B q.
anu '~ p foR WINCHESTER.
Leave Baltimore AtSB =, m. aud 4:l0 p, IL. ~ :
irving at Winchester nj 10 aud 9:S nj. Return
IN Baltimore ! fd * wAsshihNaSsffGtSSpi ' IN
Leave Baltimore at $3.50, oo, SOD aud 0;s6 a. m.
And f iSS @ V Isl + r FOR BALTIMORE
Leave Washington at and sG. IN. , and u ~, .,
49, rama $50 p F6 X ANNAPOLIS
Leave Baltimore At 7:OS a. IN. and 1:l5 p In.
leay. wa.hinston u =. m. aud $50 ,, m.
Trains leave An ssttSSbsf'T St HHd'Sp m
Leave Baltimore Tor washing ton at so and a
a n and ,a ~ ~, nd s?S z Leave Washington
&c, Apply 10 j r RSa LkNp. ks.o,' J.nd aS
station. or a, tho Ticket oGiee, -,
Master Of Transportation.
| L. n. COLH. General Ticket Agent.
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pRoposA.s roR GnApISG STREETS

MAYORS OFFICR, CRY 1ALL,l
WA+HINGTuS, D. c. october g. Isis
PrOpnials will be received at this utlcr until u
. clock IN, on TUESDAY, October -, los. for
Grading and travelling q street north, frum Four
t,cGLh street west 10 CuGncct.rut avenue, under an
act approved.
The work 10 be done under the direction Of the
CITY Surveyor, the bupeTnteudenCe Of tho Commits
slpu"r Of the First ward, aud two Assistant Com
nj ,siuan:s. 10 be appointed by tho Mayor.
Bidders Will state the prir" yer cubic yard for
excavation mr. smOank mrui, the work 10 be paid
for On = on" way, aud that will be- the way which
mca-uI"- the most, whether II BE- for excavation or
eulht kmcUl The gravel tp be- Of good quality,
aud fee from stnu" uf improper size, and To be nine
{, four .ach"- deep At the gutter iue, after the
TIA. b,"u properly rolled
Al lA" surplu- earth, Including sand, gravel and
81, ice, t. b" depOsttyl wArr, yrT Ia" Ward Cor .
lAissIuE"r may direct.
pArtuf the appropriation W n be- paid urtlI the
wurk hHs h-ru approved 10y the cry surveyor, the
Cpmmtr-luurr oi the Wu'j, aud the A-,istcut Com
IA. -Iuurrs.
The right II reject .ny or all b,d.t. r,."rvcd
Each hid must bC accompanied with the gUAraU-
toe II "a responsible party snUwu to be huchJ that,
II accepted, the bidder III execute u contract IN
due form, and perform the wnrk In accordHucs
tlrr~N.lh
The guarantee must j." In .Gb.tlHco a. f,Ilpw,:
90 /, 4. H. guarantee II thlS bid be accepted by
tie NayuT, that the bidder will enter into en-.
tract fDr The same, aud perform the work accord "a
! to the requirements thereof
bids must he cMdor-ri on IT, cuyOlurn, 'PTDIu.
rr-a's fr Grading aud GIsVuIiuE u slIrct north,
fr III tIUrtcruIh street wrst 10 Connecticut ave.
b c HENRY HlMBER,
Vcil.-lN Commissions First Ward
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9l1tioaal Grpublitan.
IOFFtCIAL !
L,ws OF THE UNITED STATES.
Passed at the second Session OF the
FortIeth Congress.

fPunLiC-NO %.
~ ACr to confirm the title to certain lands
in the State Of Nebraska.
d. ii enacted BIZ tie Senate mud House Of
Rfpysssui1tipey Of the URi,sd States Of ADsr.
's1 ~ Congress assembled That in all cases
in which the Commissioner Of the Genera
Land Office, or the Secretary Of the Interior,
hn, finally decided in favor Of pre-. emption
settlers or the locatoIs n Indian or hall. breed
scrip. and issued patents to them for lands
within the corporate limits Of the city Of
Omaha, in the State Of Nebraska, the right and
title Of the patentee or patenteos Bhall not be
defeated or impaired because such land wa,
within the said corporate limits, but IL good
in every other respect the title shall be good
and valid Notwithstanding such lands may
have Gton within the said corporate limits,
and notwithstanding the entry thereof by any
pre.emptor or locator Of Indian or half breed
scrip, was forbidden by the tenth section Of
tho nrt Of September fourth eighteen hundred
and forty. one, because so within said limits
PsOril.l. Tint the following tracts Of lands
to wit: the north half Of the northwest quar-.
ter Of section fifteen; the wet half Of the
southwest quarter Of section ton; the east hal
Of the southeast quarter, and tho northwest
quarter Of the southeast quarter Of section
nine; township fifteen EorIh Of range thirteen,
cast o! the sixth principal meridian, are here.
by excepted from tho operation Of this act.
Approved, July 20, 1868.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-14
PROPOSALS FOB PR PEEDSiYs IN PORTLAND

u
The contractors for this work having failed to
Be Tsestysd Al III. oaiee until o'clock, D. N on
MoSp, me iith inst ,St aTe Sp ~ sSSSi
Uround, In this harbor, so as to obtain q depth
VI wenty feet at mean low water.
The work must be commenced aud completed At
the earliest period praetiesbl Tho material to
be cxcAvated Is to be deposited In such localities
as the Superi attending Engineer may designate,
not exceeding three miles In distance from the
work
Bidders will state the price per cubic yard Of
excavation, as measured In the scows, including
also the removal of the material to the designated
localities, also, the time IN which they will com
tn" acceptance Of bids, being important that the
work should b0 done a. soon As practicable.
Separate prnpnsalz will also be received until the
same period for dredging j.OCO cubic yards, more
twenty feet at mean low water, on the "Spit' "a
the Grand Trunk wharvcs, (ablve and At the
Middle Gruuud, y the material excavated to be
completed not later than the 18th Of December neIt
Payments Will be made mOuthlv, ~ per cent to
be re- serycd theTefrom until the whole work IL sat.
isfacturily completed, and TO he forfeited In the
rSolt Of the Of the contract ia tn.
lin. aud manner required.
Tie undersigned reserves tic right to reject all
bids which, In his or'aion, are not favorable 20
'h"rc Is reason to believe will not faithfully md
promptly perform the contract,
Persons desl ring to make propesals Al" request
% 20 call the unde gaed his uGlce in Morton
block In Congress street, for forms Of sale, and for
m definite Information as to the locality depth.
sad cha racter u dredging, and, on tran 'mitti
Dredging the Bar neArths Middle Ground, - or the
be. GEO. TIlOM.
Brcyet Bs.g Gcu. ,u.S.A A.
'rS SnI hI!'SFS H. " .GetClsr 1851 ocd
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PROPOSALS FOR ARMY TRASsPORTATIoY
HgADeVARTBRs FIBrH MILITARY DIsrRIor,
ORPIoR OF CuLRR QuARTRRNAsrRA. !

ORPICR OF CuIRP QuAhTHRNAsrRA,
AusrIS, TRIAs, August q, 1855,
at ,Gis aeS pun'u fUssbxY. lie Sth DAY of DO
tGTsf qsry The ds
to the nr.t day Of January, 1871, On the folio wing
Route No e-Prom Marshall, Texas; Galveston,
Texas, aud from Bryan or Courtney, or tho then
terminus " the Texas Central railroad, 10 all or
ryef an j south " tho Red liver, or between any
points in said district
competent agent to Represent himself or his nTm
At Marshall, Galveston, and Bryan or CouItnoy.
OF At the terminus u the Texas Central railroad,
upon whom rsquisitiOns can be made, aud VIII .
must be prepared to transport all stores " aud
from zach aud every pOin! where irOOps are sta.
ornu meat stores provided the said agent IL duly
mott fed In writing by the olneer or agent OF tho
United States At least ten days previous to each
Bidders to state tho rate per one hundred ZOO
pounds per one hundTa 400 miles at which they
Bidders should give tieir nanes In full, a. we'll
as their places u Tefidsnce, and each proposal
thousand 10. OOjj dollars, signed by two or more
responsible PERSONS guaranteeing shat In case the
contract IL awarded for tho route mentioned In the
proposal to the parties proposing the contract W II
be accepted aud entered Into, aud good and sun .
Client seeptiy furnished by said parties, In accord
Thesfngunt u bonds Tequir red from tho co tractor
| will be my thousand bO,OOOl dollars
Satisfactory evidence Of the solyenOy Of each
| bidder aud person offered as security will be re-
| Quired,
| OhiCe.
Tho rlsht 4 rossrVed to reject any or all bid.
Propo;alsmU.t b. sadSrsod Proposal. for Army
| Transportation, Route No. Q, - and addressed to
BY order Of Brevet Major General Reya9lds
Dyt. Brig. Gen. and @. q. M, FiIh Military bis.
Tlct. se2-td